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Islamabad: At a press briefing yesterday, U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Victoria Nuland corrected media reports alleging that the United States had cut $700 million in assistance to Pakistan, subject to assurances that Pakistan would cooperate with the United States in countering improvised explosive devises (IEDs). She explained that the …

Islamabad: The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Entrepreneurs Project, has helped 13,000 conflict and flood-affected plant collectors and bee keepers in Upper Dir and Swat restart their businesses by providing essential tools and training. In a U.S.-sponsored conference of the Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and …

Islamabad: I would like to extend my most sincere condolences to the people and government of Pakistan and especially to Pakistan’s men and women in uniform, for the tragic incident that occurred on November 26 in Mohmand Agency. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the men who …

Islamabad: Secretaries Clinton and Panetta have been closely monitoring reports of the cross-border incident in Pakistan today. Both offer their deepest condolences for the loss of life and support fully NATO’s intention to investigate immediately. Secretary Clinton, Gen. Dempsey and Gen. Allen each called their Pakistani counterparts as well. Ambassador …

Islamabad: “I have seen press accounts of an incident on the Pakistani-Afghan border in which Pakistani soldiers were reportedly killed. I regret the loss of life of any Pakistani servicemen, and pledge that the United States will work closely with Pakistan to investigate this incident.” For more information, contact: Public …

Islamabad: The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad hosted a Window on America: an Educational and Cultural Exhibition culminating with the 12th annual International Education Week (IEW) college fair featuring Embassy officials encouraging Pakistani students to consider a U.S. college/university for their higher education options. Collaborating with the United States Educational Foundation …

Islamabad: On October 8, U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Marc Grossman conducted an interview with Tolo TV in Kabul, Afghanistan. The following is an edited transcript of the original full-length interview. Ambassador Marc Grossman Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Mujahid Kakar for Tolo TV – October 8, …