Tag: US-Pakistan relations
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US Consulate Delegation Highlights Education Collaboration at Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur
US Consulate Delegation Visits SALU to Strengthen Education Ties A delegation from the US Consulate in Karachi, collaborating with the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) and EducationUSA, visited Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) in Khairpur on Tuesday. The visit underscores ongoing efforts to expand academic exchange, scholarships, and advising services that connect Pakistani…
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Strategic Reset in Washington: Good News for Pakistan
Introduction: A New American Read on South Asia One year into President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Washington’s strategic posture appears to be recalibrating toward a more nuanced engagement in South Asia. The 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) and related regional assessments signal a shift that observers say could be a net positive…
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US Expresses Gratitude as Pakistan Weighs Gaza Peacekeeping Offer
Overview: A Tentative Path to Gaza Stabilisation The United States has publicly expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s offer to contribute troops to a proposed Gaza stabilisation force. While no commitments have been made, the move signals a potential shift in how regional powers could participate in de-escalating violence in one of the world’s most volatile conflict…
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US Expresses Gratitude for Pakistan’s Gaza Peacekeeping Consideration
Overview: A Notable Offer in a Complex Crisis The United States has publicly acknowledged Pakistan’s expressed willingness to consider contributing troops to a Gaza peacekeeping mission. While no commitments have been made, the development marks a potential shift in how regional powers might engage in stabilizing efforts amid an ongoing humanitarian and security crisis in…
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US Grateful for Pakistan’s Gaza Peacekeeping Offer, No Commitments Yet
Overview: A Note of Gratitude From Washington The United States has expressed its thanks for Pakistan’s offer to contribute troops to a Gaza stabilisation force. While Washington has welcomed the gesture, officials stress that no formal commitments have been made. The dialogue, described as constructive and exploratory, involves senior military and civilian leaders from both…
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Ashley Tellis: Indian-born US adviser amid classified-doc charges
Who is Ashley Tellis? Ashley Tellis, born in India and now a long‑time US policy adviser, has been a prominent figure in Washington’s approach to South Asia and US‑India relations. At around 64 years old, Tellis has held top advisory roles in the US government since 2001, contributing to strategizing on security and defense matters.…
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Pakistan Likely to Acquire AMRAAM Missiles From the United States: What This Means for Regional Security
Overview: A Notable US-Pakistan Defense Step Pakistan appears poised to receive AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States, as part of a multinational foreign military sales contract announced by the US Department of War. The contract, awarded to Raytheon in Tucson, Arizona, involves multiple international buyers and has a total value of…
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Pakistan Eyes AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles from the United States amid rising defense ties
Overview: A potential breakthrough in defense cooperation Pakistan is reportedly poised to receive AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States. The move comes as bilateral ties appear to be warming, with a recent arms contract notification highlighting multiple foreign buyers including Pakistan. The deal centers on the C8 and D3 variants of…
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Pakistan Likely to Receive US AMRAAMs Amid Rising Ties
Overview: A Potential Shift in Defense Ties Pakistan appears poised to acquire the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) from the United States. The matter surfaced after a recent U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) notification listing Pakistan among 35 buyers for the advanced missiles. The contract, awarded to Raytheon, is valued at approximately $2.51 billion…
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Pakistan’s Pasni Port proposal: US minerals deal and geopolitics in play
Background: A new idea in a complex web of tensions Pakistan is reportedly floating a plan to develop a mineral-export port at Pasni on the Arabian Sea, linked to a railway that would move ore from Pakistan’s interior. The minerals in view include copper and antimony, essential components in batteries, electronics, and defense-related industries. The…