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Kerry seeks $742m in aid for Pakistan, Afghanistan

WASHINGTON: Requesting $742 million in aid to Pakistan, US Secretary of State John…

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NewsDesk February 24, 2016

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John Kerry warns of South Sudan genocide

US Secretary of State John Kerry has warned of a possible genocide…

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NewsDesk May 2, 2014

Corruption, India, US, John Kerry, Country Reports on Human Rights

Corruption Widespread in India, US Report Says

WASHINGTON: There is widespread corruption in India in all levels of the…

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NewsDesk February 28, 2014

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Pakistan-US Relations: An Epicenter of Strategic Tremors

The Pakistan-US relations and the current tensions have tipped the balance of…

Muhammad Sharreh Qazi October 1, 2013

No Brokering on Kashmir, Says US

Washington: As Secretary of State John Kerry flew into Pakistan, American officials…

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NewsDesk August 1, 2013

Kerry in Pakistan Seeking: A Fresh Start For US-Pak?

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Pakistan today seeking improved…

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NewsDesk August 1, 2013

Kerry Sets Stage for Pakistan Reset

ISLAMABAD—U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to travel to Pakistan this…

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NewsDesk July 30, 2013

US Secretary of State John Kerry to visit Pakistan this month

ISLAMABAD: US Secretary of State John Kerry is to visit Pakistan this…

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NewsDesk June 14, 2013