Traditional diplomatic interactions used to be the norm when building ties, but now a new paradigm has emerged where cultural and public diplomacy have become increasingly important.

Pakistani Parliamentary delegation has urged NATO to revisit their policies towards Afghanistan and should hold dialogue with all factions of Taliban to achieve lasting peace. According to NATO spokesman Pakistani delegation met with high level NATO officials from the public diplomacy, political affairs and security policy.

The United States will provide Pakistan with 85 small "Raven" drone aircraft, a U.S. military official told Reuters on Thursday, a key step to meeting Islamabad's calls for access to U.S. drone technology.

The Pakistani Army slammed the US for "negative propaganda" on Thursday, a response to American accusations that Pakistan's intelligence agency still has ties to a Taliban faction operating in the country. The escalating incriminations coming from both sides indicate the immense pressure facing the US-Pakistan relationship, although both countries vow they are committed to maintaining ties.

The hockey heads of Pakistan and India are attempting to renew ties later this year in the wake of last month's successful "cricket diplomacy." Efforts are underway between the federations of the two countries, who have not played in a bilateral series since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, to play matches in both countries.

In their quest to accord further impetus to ties between Indian and Pakistan after cricket diplomacy somewhat thawed them, the hockey honchos of the two countries are mulling giving another push to the bilateral relations later this year.

Prime Minister David Cameron’s recent visit to Pakistan has reinforced the stable and mutually beneficial relationship enjoyed by the two countries. A significant part of the visit was dedicated to public diplomacy whilst interacting with children and students – the future of Pakistan.

The US administration has decided to overcome strained relations with Pakistan after episode of Raymond Davis and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be visiting Pakistan next month.