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Despite media reports suggesting Hussain Haqqani's departure from his position as Pakistan's ambassador to the US, his smiling-face photograph remains on the US embassy website, indicating that his resignation has not been officially accepted. Haqqani had resigned after a Pakistani-American claimed he had been asked to
Pakistani foreign relations
In a significant development, Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers, Hina Rabbani Khar and S M Krishna, on Wednesday agreed to a new era of bilateral cooperation, marking a shift in their approach to peace and security. The statement comes after a series of meetings and talks between the two nations,
Pakistani foreign relations
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan are set to hold talks in New Delhi, amidst a high-security environment and unresolved issues stemming from the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The meeting, which is the first at the ministerial level in a year, is expected to focus on confidence-building measures, with India
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In the aftermath of the killing of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on Pakistani soil, China has come to the rescue of its ally Pakistan, voicing unwavering support for Islamabad's counterterrorism efforts. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Jiang Yu emphasized that Pakistan has made significant contributions to international counterterrorism
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Pakistan is looking to deepen its economic cooperation with China, with Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani set to meet with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and President Hu Jintao during his upcoming visit to China. Pakistani Ambassador to China Masood Khan announced the schedule for Gillani's trip, which
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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani's visit to India to watch the Cricket World Cup semi-final clash between Pakistan and India was more of a social gathering than a diplomatic engagement. The premier's entourage of over 50 members, including leaders and representatives from almost all political parties,
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Amidst the high-stakes Indian-Pakistan cricket match at Mohali's World Cup semi-final, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yusuf Raza Gilani engaged in a historic dinner diplomacy. The politico-celebrity-studded gathering brought together leaders, Bollywood royalty, and business tycoons, creating a heady cocktail of cricket, showbiz, and
Flood relief
Japanese Ambassador Chihiro Atsumi met with Faisal Karim Kundi, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, in Islamabad to discuss the devastating effects of torrential rains in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan. The Ambassador expressed Japan's concern for the massive destruction caused by the floods and assured the Deputy
Flood relief
H.E Chihiro Atsumi, the Ambassador of Japan, expressed Japan's warm relations with Pakistan and vowed to extend all-out support for the relief and rehabilitation of flood affectees in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, and Balochistan. The Japanese Government, through its Ambassador, conveyed its sincere concerns to Faisal Karim Kundi,
Flood relief
ExxonMobil Foundation has donated $100,000 to the Red Crescent to support flood relief and recovery efforts in Pakistan, where the United Nations reports monsoon flooding has killed up to 1,600 people and left millions homeless. The donation will be distributed through the American Red Cross. ExxonMobil Foundation President
Flood relief
India, in a gesture of goodwill, has decided to channel its five million dollar aid for Pakistan flood victims through the United Nations. This decision comes as a response to Pakistan's request to route the relief material through the UN. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has assured
Flood relief
Pakistani authorities and international aid organizations have been scrambling to provide relief to over 20 million people affected by the devastating floods that have ravaged the country. According to estimates, approximately one quarter of these individuals are still awaiting emergency assistance, with up to 300,000 people cut off from
