U.S.–Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, Market Access Working Group Follow-up: U.S.-Pakistan Trade and Investment Council Meeting (Apr. 26): Today’s meeting builds on the commitments made during the recent U.S. and Pakistan Strategic Dialogue to develop an open, results-oriented partnership between our two countries. Full Text»
Outrageous Suggestions Assistant Secretary Crowley (Apr. 21): "The U.S. rejectes recent public comments by a former ISI official and by some members of Jamaat-e-Islami. General Gul made an outrageous suggestion that the United States was responsible for the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. And Jamaat claimed the U.S. was somehow responsible for the terrible attack on their peaceful demonstration in Peshawar on Monday." Daily Press Briefing»
Remarks to the Press at Conclusion of Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) Drill SRAP Holbrooke (Apr. 11): "In both Afghanistan and Pakistan when we started our work 14 months ago we found that the United States, in its assistance programs, was simply not consulting the government of the country we were trying to help. Upon examination, the criticism had merit and we have changed our policies in that regard in both Pakistan and Afghanistan." Full Text»
Terrorist Attack in Peshawar, Pakistan Secretary Clinton (Apr. 5): "I am outraged and deeply saddened by the assault on our Consulate in Peshawar. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the Pakistani security personnel." Statement»
Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Returns from Successful Pakistan Visit (April 8) Media Note»
Assistant Secretary Blake's readout on his recent travels to India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Belgium (April 1) Remarks»
U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue Secretary Clinton (Mar. 24): "Pakistan and the U.S. have come together at critical moments throughout our history. We have provided aid and support to each other at trying times." Full Text»Remarks»Reception Remarks»Joint Statement»
Pakistan Day Secretary Clinton (Mar. 22): "Pakistan is close to my heart, and I have been privileged to make five visits over the years. And I have seen firsthand how special your country is -- rich with history and culture, blessed with natural beauty, and home to people of unforgettable warmth and strength." Full Text»