February 28, 2010 at 7:32 PM UTC
Action Alert: Urge Clinton to Ensure Assistance Reaches Pakistanis
Your action is needed to work together to guarantee that U.S. foreign assistance is transparent and benefits the people of Pakistan; that the U.S. brings India to the table to resolve the dispute over Kashmir; and that the U.S. and Pakistan works to overcome the mistrust that has characterized relations between the two countries. read more…
February 10, 2010 at 4:34 PM UTC
Wilson Quarterly: Planet Pakistan
Last October, when I visited, Pakistanis were fuming over the U.S. aid package recently approved by Congress. The $7.5 billion Kerry-Lugar bill tripled American support for Pakistan over a five-year period and reversed the overwhelmingly promilitary slant of previous U.S. aid. read more…
February 3, 2010 at 7:42 PM UTC
Secretary of Defense Gates Testimony Before Congress and Budget Request
February 2010 (US DOD) — This Overview book highlights the funding, programs, and priorities of President Obama’s FY 2011 Department of Defense (DoD) budget request. The Overview’s purpose is to help inform Congress and the American people on how taxpayer dollars are being invested to strengthen our national security. read more…
January 27, 2010 at 11:24 AM UTC
US, allies plan $500m fund to woo Taliban
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 11:15 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 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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December 23, 2009 at 10:20 AM UTC
Seeking a new way forward on American-Pakistan Relations
What can the U.S. do to help Pakistan become a more stable, secure and peaceful country? While the future of Pakistan is ultimately in the hands of the Pakistani people, there are several foreign policy changes that the U.S. should make in order to demonstrate better understanding of Pakistan’s fundamental challenges, and to be more effective in addressing the problems. read more…
