Posts tagged as: Abdul Basit

Balochistan can dent US-Pak ties: Hina Rabbani Khar

In reiteration of its sturdy stance, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said Balochistan was Pakistan’s internal matter and the province’s elected representatives would act to resolve its issues rather than the US Congress. While speaking to scholars and senior analysts at the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS), the minister said the US Congress hearing […]

Prime Minister Gilani to discuss Afghan peace-process with Qatar’s leaders

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani will discuss the Pakistan’s stance with the Gulf state’s leaders on the issue of peace talks with the Afghan Taliban during his visit to Qatar, expected by next week. Media reports quoting Pakistani officials reported that the Pakistani premier will leave for Qatar next week to meet Gulf state’s […]

Pakistan terms drone strikes unlawful and counterproductive

Pakistan terms drone strikes unlawful and counterproductive Despite acknowledging tactical advantages of the US unmanned attacks in the tribal region, Pakistan appeared to shrug off the unexpected confirmation by Washington on its strikes, terming them unlawful, counterproductive and hence intolerable. According to the media reports, Foreign Office spokesperson, Abdul Basit said, “Notwithstanding tactical advantages of […]

Pakistan sticks on Iran gas pipeline project

Pakistan sticks on Iran gas pipeline project Despite the threat of sanctions from the United States, Pakistan refused to abandon the multibillion-dollar Iran gas pipeline project, saying the project between the neighboring states was beyond the scope of US sanctions imposed against Tehran. “Pakistan is committed to the Pak-Iran gas pipeline and sanctions do not […]

NATO supply-line blockade increases cost six times

After Pakistan closed the two key border crossings used to supply NATO troops in Afghanistan, the U.S. is bearing six times more expenditures for sending war supplies to allied forces battling in the region. Almost a couple of months ago, Pakistan took stern action, closing the supply line, after a NATO airstrike killed at least 24 […]

Pakistan to accelerate the gas-pipeline project with Iran

Pakistan to accelerate the gas-pipeline project with Iran Despite constant pressure from United States of America, Pakistan is moving forward to take help from Iran in the on-going energy crisis in the country and the foreign office spokesperson, Abdul Basit has said both the countries are trying to complete the gas pipeline project as soon […]

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