The Indian Prime minister Mr Singh who arrived in Washington USA as first state guest of Obama’s administration in an interview with CNN has questioned America’s wisdom in regarding Pakistan as a key ally in the war against extremists. PM Singh said: ‘Pakistan’s objectives in Afghanistan are not necessarily in harmony with American objectives.’ Having said that, who am I to judge whether the Pakistan government and the Pakistan army is moving to remove the Afghan Taliban?’ Yes it is true Pakistan army is not operating to remove the …

Pakistan’s strategic assets are completely safe and secure Islamabad does not require and will not allow any foreign assistance.

Pakistan approved a bill to provide for a higher punishment for sexual harassment of women.

The European Union’s support for Pakistan’s counter-terrorism strategy should be widely welcomed. Undoubtedly, Pakistan has convinced foreign partners that Pakistan is serious about fighting the militants who threaten the stability and integrity of the country because of the ongoing military operation in south Waziristan.
We are mistaken if we believe that we will have a free hand in spending the 300 million euros a year aid that the European Union is giving us. It is time that our politicians realized that aid offered by the international community always comes with ‘strings’ …

World Bank has expressed its dissatisfaction over the pace of progress on revenue reforms in Pakistan, attributing it to resistance from ‘vested interest’ and ‘lack of political will.’
According to a report of the World Bank Review Mission submitted to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) the World Bank has advised the government of Pakistan to bypass the parliament and implement taxation reforms through a presidential ordinance. The report suggests that going to the parliament could result in ‘undesired consequences’.
The report said:
The government of Pakistan has some options to follow …

Hillary Clinton was on a mission to mend fences with the Pakistani public, media and opposition.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton answered critical questions on US policy in Pakistan while unveiling cash for universities and calling for peace with India.
Hillary Clinton earlier visited a mosque in Lahore on the second day of a visit focused on public diplomacy and strengthening moves towards democracy.
Clinton’s visit to the second largest city in Pakistan, which has been hit by a series of gun, suicide and grenade attacks this year, has been accompanied by draconian security measures a day after a car bomb killed 104 in Peshawar.
Clinton said:
Horrific bombing’ …

A car bomb tore through a packed market in Peshawar, killing 95 people and trapping casualties under pulverised shops, in one of Pakistan’s deadliest attacks.
The explosion detonated in a crowded street in the Meena Bazaar of Peshawar, one of the most congested parts of the volatile northwest city, sparking a huge blaze and ending in carnage routine shopping trips for scores of people. The death toll of the blast occurred in Meena Bazar Peshawar has climbed to 95, hospital sources said. More then 200 people injured in the blast.
The injured …

There is debate going on in Pakistan over the Kerry-Lugar Bill. Is it meant to gain control over Pakistan?

S.1707
Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by Senate)
SEC. 203. LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN ASSISTANCE.
(a) Limitation on Security-related Assistance: For fiscal years 2011 through 2014, no security-related assistance may be provided to Pakistan in a fiscal year until the Secretary of State, under the direction of the President, makes the certification required under subsection (c) for such fiscal year.
(b) Limitation on Arms Transfers: For fiscal years 2012 through 2014, no letter of offer to sell major defence equipment to Pakistan may be issued pursuant to …