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Profile of Sherry Rahman – Pakistan’s New Ambassador to the U.S.
Nov 25th
Challenges for Pakistan’s New Ambassador to the US
By Nadia Rasul, Asia Society, November 23rd, 2011
Pakistan has appointed former Minister for Information Sherry Rehman as its new ambassador to the United States, following a controversy surrounding a mysterious memo that forced the country’s previous representative, Ambassador Husain Haqqani, to resign. Asia Society’s experts believe that
What the U.S. Intel Thinks about the Future of Afghanistan?
Nov 25th
Let’s Hear from the Spies
Posted by Steve Coll, New Yorker, November 24, 2011
In late 2008, the United States intelligence community produced a classified National Intelligence Estimate on the war in Afghanistan that has never been released to the public. The N.I.E. described a “grim situation” overall, according to an intelligence officer’s private briefing for NATO ambassadors.
In
Memogate: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the U.S. Resigns
Nov 23rd
Memogate: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the U.S. Resigns, Twitter Reacts
Asia Society, November 22nd, 2011 by Annie Ali Khan
Pakistan Ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani announced from his Twitter account (@husainhaqqani) this morning that he asked Prime Minster Yousaf Raza Gillani to accept his resignation. The resignation has been accepted.
Haqqani had earlier tendered a formal
Muslims and the US – Changing Dynamics
Nov 8th
Members of the Muslim Brotherhood at prayer, while protesting for the ouster of Mubarak
Political Islam and the US
Can the Muslim Brotherhood and the United States become friends?
In the wake of the Arab Spring, the US must deal with Islamist groups like Ennahdha and the Muslim Brotherhood. What challenges and opportunities are presented by formal diplomatic relations?
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Fight in Afghanistan to turn eastward: Petraeus
Jul 5th
The outgoing commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan said that the focus of the war will shift in coming months from Taliban strongholds in the south to the eastern border with Pakistan where insurgents closest to Al-Qaida and other militants ho…
Oil up in Asia
Jul 5th
SINGAPORE: Oil was up in Asia on Tuesday in thin trading after US markets were closed for the Independence Day public holiday, analysts said.
New York”s main contract, West Texas Intermediate for August delivery, rose 12 cents to $95.06 a barrel …
The weapon of ideology to fight terrorism
Jul 4th
http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/6696/the-weapon-of-ideology-to-fight-terrorism/
Asian markets rise after US stocks rally
Jul 4th
HONG KONG: Asian markets rose sharply on Monday after better-than-expected manufacturing data sent US stocks rallying, while traders” concerns over Greece”s sovereign debt have eased.
The euro climbed to its highest point in nearly a month against t…
Afghan mortar wounds four in North Waziristan
Jul 4th
The shell hit Bangedar village in the Ghulam Khan district of North Waziristan.
UN approves $85m for Pakistan and other troop contributors
Jul 4th
Last review of troop costs took place 20 years ago, assembly notes.
