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Designations of Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan and Two Senior Leaders
Sept. 1: The Secretary has designated Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). Full Text»
U.S. Response to Pakistan's Floods
[T]he U.S. is now providing $200 million to assist with relief and recovery efforts, which does not include considerable in-kind and technical assistance specifically to address the impact of these floods. (Aug. 27) Fact Sheet»
Killing of Parliamentary Candidate and Election Workers in Afghanistan
Secretary Clinton (Aug. 31): "The U.S. strongly condemns the recent killing of a fourth candidate for parliament in Afghanistan and of five men working on the electoral campaign of a female candidate, all in Herat province." Full Tex»
Attacks on Afghan School Children
Secretary Clinton (Aug. 31): "We condemn such attacks and are working with the Afghan Government to address this important issue and prevent further incidents from occurring" Full Text»
Republic of Uzbekistan’s Independence Day
[T]he United States is proud to cooperate with the people of Uzbekistan on many areas, from science and education to building civil society and improving trade. (Aug. 29) Full Text»
Kyrgyz Republic’s Independence Day
The United States was among the first nations to recognize the Kyrgyz Republic’s independence 19 years ago, and our friendship and partnership have grown steadily. (Aug. 29) Full Text»
Travel to Afghanistan
U.S. Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference, Rashad Hussain, will travel to Afghanistan next week, where he will meet with high-level Afghan Government officials and civil society representatives. He will also meet with Afghan university students and travel outside of Kabul. (Aug. 27) Full Text»
Republic of Kazakhstan’s Constitution Day
The U.S. honors Kazakhstan’s constitution and its essential tenets: the right to life and liberty under a secular and democratic government. (Aug. 27) Full Text»
Tajikistan
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert O. Blake, Jr. will travel to Dushanbe, Tajikistan August 31-September 1, and Moscow, the Russian Federation September 1-3, 2010. Full Text»
U.S. Assistance
Islamabad, August 25, 2010 - Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), today announced the U.S. is providing $50 million to assist the people of Pakistan in the aftermath of the country's flood disaster. Full Text»
Pakistan Flood Relief Assistance
Secretary Clinton (Aug. 19): "Currently more than 20 million Pakistanis have been affected by the worst natural disaster in Pakistan’s history. That is more than the population of New York State. The enormity of this crisis is hard to fathom, the rain continues to fall, and the extent of the devastation is still difficult to gauge." Full Text» More» Fact Sheet» Relief Assistance Page»
Afghanistan’s Independence Day
Secretary Clinton (Aug. 17): "The people of the United States share a stake in your future. So we are proud to join you today in celebrating your past." Full Text»
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| Flood Relief Efforts in Pakistan Deputy Special Representative Feldman (Aug. 30): "IThe good news at this point is that in most places, waters are no longer rising but are finally receding, including in Punjab." Full Text» | |||||||||
| Update from USAID USAID Adminstrator Shah (Aug. 27): "There are more than 20 million Pakistanis that are affected from the floods throughout the country. " Full Text» | |||||||||
| USAID's Flood Reconstruction Aid USAID Adminstrator Shah (Aug. 25): "I'm pleased to announce that the United States will redirect an additional $50 million of assistance from our 'Kerry, Lugar, Berman' assistance portfolio to aid Pakistanis in early recovery efforts, such as we started to see in the camps. " Full Text» | |||||||||
| U.S. Response to Pakistan's Flood Deputy Special Representative Feldman (Aug. 23): "We had some briefings by both U.S. and Pakistani military leadership, talked to troops." Full Text» | |||||||||
| Announcement of the Pakistan Relief Fund Secretary Clinton (Aug. 19): "We see 20 million members of the human family in desperate need of help. This is a defining moment – not only for Pakistan, but for all of us." Full Text» | |||||||||
| Remarks at the UN on Pakistan Secretary Clinton (Aug. 19): "Our thoughts and prayers are with those who lost loved ones, who have been displaced from their homes, left without food and water." Full Text» | |||||||||
| Remarks at the Asia Society Special Representative Holbrooke (Aug. 19) : "The motto in regard to this crisis, this emergency, is very simple. We want to be the first with the most assistance." Full Text» | |||||||||
