Pakistan not concerned over proposed US embassy expansion in IslamabadOctober 7th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has said that it has no objection over the planned expansion of the US embassy in Islamabad. Briefing a Sub-Committee of National Assembly's Standing Committee on Human Rights, Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir said Islamabad is not concerned about the expansion.
Secret US military training camp just 30 kms away from Islamabad?October 3rd, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The United States has reportedly established a secret military training camp just a few kilometers away from Islamabad. According to The Nation, just 30 kilometers away from Islamabad, situated in the heart of an industrial estate, exists a creepy structure surrounded by high walls.
Pak allows US embassy to 'legally' buy 264 houses in IslamabadSeptember 28th, 2009 LONDON - The United States embassy in Islamabad has legally been allowed to buy 264 houses in the city, Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said. Earlier, a petition challenging the massive expansion of the US embassy in Islamabad had been filed in the Pakistan Supreme Court.
Islamabad police raid US security firm officeSeptember 19th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Islamabad Police on Saturday raided an office of a private security firm hired by the US embassy and recovered 61 firearms. The police detained two persons from the office premises of the company, Inter Risk, and have also registered a case of fraud against the company, The Dawn reports.
Pak issues prohibited arms license to US security firmSeptember 18th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistani authorities have issued 86 licenses for prohibited weapons to a security company which has been hired by the US embassy in Islamabad. Interior Ministry sources revealed that the licenses were issued to Inter Risk following Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's approval, The Daily Times reports.
US embassy in Islamabad forces ambitious hotel project to shift over security concernsSeptember 17th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The US embassy in Islamabad has raised security concerns over the multi-billion rupee private hotel project, due to which the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has virtually been forced to shelve it. According to The Nation, under pressure from the US embassy, the construction work at the site has been suspended and the owners of the hotel are now planning to shift the project to some other location.
After US, India plans expansion of its Islamabad embassySeptember 9th, 2009 LAHORE - Amid reports of US' massive expansion plans for its Islamabad embassy, India too is planning renovation and expansion work for its embassy. According to sources, the Indian embassy has already acquired 10-acres of land in Islamabad's Diplomatic Enclave area to construct more offices and residences for the officials.
US wants to establish 'Mini Pentagon' in Islamabad: JUI chiefSeptember 6th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Fazlur Rehman has said the United States want to create a mini Pentagon in Islamabad. The Nation quoted Rehman as saying that US' plans are threatening the country's sovereignty.
No military reason linked with US Embassy's expansion, clarifies PattersonAugust 28th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - US ambassador in Islamabad, Anne W Patterson, has clarified that the US embassy in Islamabad is being expanded in order to accommodate the additional staff needed to deal with increased financial aid to Pakistan, and not for any military purpose. The Daily Times quoted Patterson as saying that reports of an alarming increase in the number of US Marines to be stationed in the premises were baseless.
US Marine accused of bullying Islamabad residentsAugust 14th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - A US Marine has been accused of throwing his weight around a local resident in Islamabad. A complaint has been lodged against him for thrashing a youth in the city.
US embassy employee who pointed gun at Islamabad cop may be deportedAugust 8th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit has said that the US embassy employee, who had pointed gun at a Pakistani cop in Islamabad, could be deported after being declared persona non grata. "The US diplomat who has pointed gun at Pakistani police officer can be deported after declaring him persona non grata," The Nation quoted Basit, as saying.
Pak rejects reports about 'secret negotiations' with MehsudJuly 29th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Interior Advisor Rehman Malik has rebuked media reports that the government has entered into 'secret negotiations' with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Baitullah Mehsud. Malik denied that any negotiations with Mehsud were underway.
US' massive embassy expansion plans seen as meant for micro and macro management of PakMay 28th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The United States is planning to construct a huge new embassy in Islamabad to meet its future mission requirements. According to diplomatic sources, the US is mulling to expand its already sprawling compound to accommodate about 400 to 500 apartments.
US embassy in Pak resumes work after terror threat shutdownApril 13th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The US embassy in Pakistan has decided to resume consular work from Monday (today) after suspending its operations last Friday in the wake of a terror threat. "The US embassy's consular section will reopen to the public today," The Daily Times quoted the embassy, as saying.
US embassy suspends consular services in IslamabadApril 10th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The US embassy in Pakistan's capital suspended consular services Friday due to 'heightened security', an official said. However, the US consulates in Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar will be open Friday, the Dawn quoted a spokesman as saying.
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