Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

HISTORICAL FACTS: Donald lu - The Untold Story

Pakistan: A grim shadow falls on Asim Munir's moment in the sun

A leaked diplomatic cable reveals US pressure on Pakistan to remove former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The document suggests a no-confidence vote would lead to US forgiveness. This revelation casts a shadow on Army Chief Asim Munir's international standing. It validates Khan's claims of foreign interference and undermines the current…

The Economic Times

Imran Khan-linked ‘Cyphergate’ Row hits Pakistan: US' role confirmed in his ouster? Secret cipher says 'All will be forgiven in Washington.'

Imran Khan cipher case: A leaked Pakistani diplomatic cable has resurfaced, reigniting claims of a foreign conspiracy behind Imran Khan's removal. The document suggests US displeasure over Pakistan's neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine war. It reportedly details a meeting where US official Donald Lu hinted at improved relations if Khan…

The Economic Times

Eye on US: How Pakistan's military plotted Imran Khan's ouster in 2022

A resurfaced Pakistani diplomatic cable alleges US involvement in Imran Khan's 2022 ouster. The document, citing a meeting with a US official, suggests American concerns over Khan's Russia stance and hints that his removal via a no-confidence vote would mend ties. Khan's party views this as proof of foreign interference…

The Times of India

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

How the Media Failed American Foreign Policy

America is a global empire that needs information about itself in order to function.

Reason

‘No right to interfere’: Pakistan hits back at US over election scrutiny

US House resolution calls for probe into Pakistan’s February vote, which former PM Imran Khan’s PTI alleged was rigged.

Al Jazeera

US Warns Pakistan On Ties Over Election Irregularities

The United States said Wednesday that relations with Pakistan will suffer if it does not probe irregularities in last month's election and rerun votes if needed.

International Business Times

Ahead of congressional hearing, US worried over Pakistan ‘electoral abuse’

Donald Lu, a senior State Department official, made the comments in written testimony.

Al Jazeera

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

‘Inflection point’: US hearing on Pakistan shines light on complex ties

Many Congress members have asked Joe Biden to not recognise Pakistan’s new government, after controversial elections.

Al Jazeera

What is the cypher case that led to jail term for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?

Pakistan’s former prime minister is jailed for 10 years in cypher case less than two weeks ahead of general elections.

Al Jazeera

Did US ask for Imran Khan’s removal as Pakistan PM after he visited Russia?

Intercept cites alleged ‘cypher’ to suggest US official told a Pakistani envoy ‘all will be forgiven’ if Khan is sacked.

Al Jazeera

'2024 a big year for India-US relationship'

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden is looking forward to travelling to India in September, his administration's point person for South and Central Asia has said, observing that 2024 is going to be a “big year” for the India-US relationship.

The Times of India

Blinken will try to show U.S. is a reliable partner on visit to Central Asia - official

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will attempt to show that Washington can be a reliable partner to countries in Central Asia on a visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan next week, the to State Department official for South and Central Asia, Donald Lu, told reporters on Friday.

Reuters

India raises objection to Pakistan F-16 refit

During meetings with U.S. official Donald Lu in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs protested against sale of spares of jet to Pakistan

The Hindu

India registers strong protest with US over Pakistan F-16 package

NEW DELHI: India registered a strong protest with the US last week over the latter's decision to approve a $ 450 million sustainment package for Pakistan's aging F-16 fleet. The protest is learnt to have come in the form of a sharp rebuke delivered to US assistant secretary of state…

The Times of India

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Hindu

India maintains silence as Pakistan gets $450 million package for F-16 fleet from U.S.

Pakistan first received the F-16 aircraft package from the Ronald Reagan administration in the 1980s despite heavy objection from India.

The Times of India

Senior US diplomats to visit India this week, to hold key meetings on maritime security dialogue

WASHINGTON: A high-level US delegation will visit India from Monday to attend key meetings to deepen the bilateral strategic partnership and discuss ways to expand cooperation to support a free and open, resilient and secure Indo-Pacific region, the state department has said.

The Hindu

India to host Quad senior officials’ meeting

Meeting comes ahead of PM Modi’s visit to SCO summit with Russia, China

The Hindu

India a global security power: U.S. top diplomat

‘I spoke to the Congress yesterday [June 8], and they want to talk about the India relationship because they see this is the anchor in the Indo Pacific. This is the way that we guarantee security, not only for Asia, but for the United States and for the rest of…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Conversation

What's next for Pakistan after Imran Khan's ouster?

A protracted political drama in Pakistan turned a page on April 10, 2022, with Prime Minister Imran Khan being removed from office following a vote of no confidence in the country’s Parliament.

The Conversation

What is going on in Pakistan? And why has the US been dragged into it?

Pakistan, a nuclear nation that is home to some 220 million people, is in a political mess.

The Times of India

Pakistan PM Imran Khan names US official who sent 'threat' message

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has revealed that Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu had sent a threatening message to him through Pakistan's envoy Ambassador Asad Majeed.

The Independent UK

US says it is still considering India sanctions after it abstained in UN vote on Ukraine

Senior US diplomat says Biden administration hopes ‘India will find it’s now time to further distance itself’ from Russia

The Hindu

Deuba government faces major challenge over American deadline on ratifying compact

Differences between PM, Prachanda over U.S. grant imperil ruling coalition. Projects include cross-border electricity trade with India

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

International Monetary Fund

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.