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RICHARD OLSON
Taliban must face consequences for calling off peace talks: US"Unfortunately, the Taliban have refused to come to the table, so it is our view that they should face the consequences of that decision," ...
Pakistan not taking action against terror groups: USOlson was responding to questions from the lawmakers who expressed concern over Pakistan being "selective" in taking actions against terror...
US' special representative for Afghanistan-Pakistan to visit IndiaRichard Olson, Special US Representative for Afghanistan & Pakistan, has embarked on a two-day visit to India to hold talks with top offici...
US asks Pakistan to restrain its nuclear and missile programmes"I wanted to say that we do share your concerns particularly about the development of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal," Special US Representativ...
US hopes India-Pakistan comprehensive dialogue would boost tradeDescribing the resumption of Indo-Pak comprehensive dialogue as a "significant" move, the US hoped that it would result in increased trade ...
Critical for Pakistan to improve ties with India: US"It is critical for Pakistan to improve its relations with India, and the entire region will benefit substantially from increased economic ...
Pakistan seeks US assistance for $1.3 billion military offensivePak has briefed US on the progress it made during military operations against militants in North Waziristan and sought America's help in de...
US ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson meets PM Nawaz Sharif ahead of State Secretary John Kerry's visit"Matters relating with Pak-US relations with particular reference to upcoming visit of US Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry, came under dis...
Pakistan to soon get $532 mn in American assistance: EnvoyRichard Olson said the fund would be given for energy, counter- terrorism, economic growth, community building, education and health.
US condemns Pakistan school attackThe US embassy in Pakistan today strongly condemned the "senseless and inhuman" Taliban assault on a military-run school and called for joi...
US offers help to Pakistan to probe Wagah Border terror attackCondemning the horrific suicide attack as a "senseless terrorist act", Ambassador Olson said it demonstrates terrorists' blatant disregard ...
US 'alarmed' over increased attacks on journalists in Pakistan: Richard OlsonThe US today expressed concern over the level of press freedom in Pak and the threats that journalists here face every day, referring to a ...
- US to give $23.5 million to beef up Pak security system
Economic Affairs Secretary Nargis Sethi and US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson signed a bilateral assistance agreement in this regard ...
- Pakistan on the cusp of granting MFN status to India: Richard Olson
A top American diplomat stationed in Islamabad has said the country is on the cusp of granting the most favored nation status to India.
- Pakistan, US discuss Pakistan Air Force's F-16 programme
Pakistan and the US today discussed the Pakistan Air Force's F-16 programme, including a mid-life upgrade of its fleet of older combat jets.
- US to work with Pakistan on effective counter-terrorism methods
Dozens of Al Qaeda and Taliban commanders have been killed in the US drone strikes.
- UAE surpass Israel, Saudi as US export market
The UAE has surpassed Israel and Saudi Arabia as America's biggest export market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, a top U...