WASHINGTON: The United States and its allies are expected to set up a $500 million integration fund at a conference in London this week to lure Taliban fighters to join the political mainstream.
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January 27, 2010 at 11:24 AM UTC
US, allies plan $500m fund to woo Taliban
January 27, 2010 at 11:15 AM UTC
Bomb blast wounds 13 in Rawalakot district
MUZAFFARABAD: Thirteen police and civilian explosives experts were wounded Wednesday when a homemade bomb they were trying to defuse in Pakistan-administered Kashmir detonated, said police official Iftikhar Kiani. The explosives were hidden in a milk container planted on a road leading to a military base, he said.
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January 26, 2010 at 1:37 PM UTC
London Conference Opportunity for Regional Approach to South Asia
WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 25, 2010 – The Council on Pakistan Relations strongly supports a regional approach to addressing the political, military and territorial border disputes that have contributed to increased instability and conflict in South Asia. This week’s London Conference on Afghanistan represents an important opportunity for the Governments of Pakistan, India and Afghanistan to begin the process of building confidence and trust amongst themselves.
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January 25, 2010 at 2:01 PM UTC
Pakistani, Afghan and Turkish presidents meet for security summit
ISTANBUL: The presidents of Afghanistan and Pakistan meet in Turkish-sponsored talks here Monday to discuss cooperation against extremists and improve ties poisoned by the insecurity plaguing their rugged border.
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January 19, 2010 at 4:59 PM UTC
The 2009 Annual Report
The 2009 CPR annual report is available now, which covers activities implemented between July 2009 to December 2009 and also includes strategic goals and agenda for 2010. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE 2009 ANNUAL REPORT.
January 19, 2010 at 12:16 PM UTC
The Voice for Pakistani Americans in Washington
Welcome to the cyber-home of the Council on Pakistan Relations (CPR), a national grassroots organization for Americans interested in a better future and better relations between America and Pakistan. The CPR’s mission is to impact U.S policy towards Pakistan to foster lasting peace, democracy, prosperity and stability.
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