Pakistan-US relations
US-Pakistan Military Engagement: A Major Challenge to India-US Strategic Partnership
Dec 11, 2025 03:38 pm CST
Dhruva Jaishankar identifies Washington's renewed ties with Pakistan's military as a key obstacle in India-US relations amid increasing US economic investment in Pakistan, including the $1.25 billion Reko Diq mining project and oil development initiatives. This comes as Pakistan's military leadership makes controversial statements about India while receiving significant diplomatic attention from the Trump administration.
Musharraf's Fury: How CIA Uncovered Pakistan's Nuclear Scientist AQ Khan's Global Proliferation Network
Nov 24, 2025 01:36 pm CST
Former CIA operations chief James Lawler reveals how the US intelligence agency infiltrated and dismantled the dangerous nuclear trafficking network of Abdul Qadeer Khan, Pakistan's nuclear scientist. The article details President Pervez Musharraf's explosive reaction upon learning Khan was selling nuclear secrets internationally, leading to Khan's house arrest and the disruption of a global nuclear proliferation network that threatened international security.
Pakistan Grants Field Marshal Asim Munir Expanded Powers Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Nov 13, 2025 04:07 pm CST
Pakistan's parliament approves a constitutional amendment granting Field Marshal Asim Munir lifetime immunity and expanded control over military branches, further cementing the military's influence in the nuclear-armed nation. This development comes amid heightened regional tensions following deadly explosions in both Pakistan and India, while also coinciding with improved Pakistan-US relations and President Trump referring to Munir as his "favorite Field Marshal."
Former CIA Officer Reveals How US Deliberately Ignored Pakistan's Nuclear Program During Cold War
Nov 07, 2025 09:36 pm CST
Former CIA intelligence officer Richard Barlow exposes how the United States deliberately overlooked Pakistan's nuclear weapons development in the 1980s to maintain Pakistani support against Soviet forces in Afghanistan. Despite substantial evidence of Pakistan's atomic weapons program led by AQ Khan, high-ranking US officials prioritized Cold War strategy over nuclear non-proliferation concerns, intentionally misleading Congress and creating lasting security implications.
Pakistan Army Chief Faces Backlash Over Diplomatic Role in Trump Meeting
Oct 02, 2025 01:27 am CST
Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir faces significant criticism after presenting rare earth minerals to US President Donald Trump during his third Washington visit in six months. The diplomatic gesture sparked parliamentary outrage with Senator Aimal Wali Khan questioning the constitutional authority of military leadership in foreign affairs, highlighting tensions between Pakistan's civilian government and military influence in international relations.
Opinion | There's Something 26/11 Mumbai Attack Can Tell Us About Trump-Munir Lunch
Jun 20, 2025 07:07 pm CST
Now, as India threatens that 'Operation Sindoor' is far from over, US troops on its soil are a nice bit of insurance for Pakistan against Indian fury. But that also means more terrorism, not less.