ISLAMABD, April 06 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday denounced the provocative remarks made by the Indian Defence Minister during a recent televised interview, in response to a media revelation regarding India’s clandestine operations within Pakistan. “Pakistan stands resolute in its intent and ability to safeguard its sovereignty against any act of aggression, as demonstrated by its… Continue reading Pakistan denounces Indian minister’s provocative remarks; says it stands resolute to safeguard its sovereignty
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FO spox confirms India’s request to extradite Hafiz Saeed
ISLAMABAD, Dec 29 (APP): Pakistan has received a request from the Indian authorities, seeking extradition of Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed, the Foreign Office spokesperson said Friday. Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated this in response to media queries regarding India’s request to extradite Hafiz Saeed. The spokesperson said the request had been made by India in… Continue reading FO spox confirms India’s request to extradite Hafiz Saeed
FM, EU Commissioner discuss legal pathways for migration
BRUSSELS (Belgium), Nov 27 (APP): Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and European Union (EU) Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson met in Brussels on Monday and discussed matters relating to migration. They discussed developments in context of the Migration and Mobility Dialogue, the Foreign Office posted on social media platform X. The two sides agreed… Continue reading FM, EU Commissioner discuss legal pathways for migration
Pakistan stands in solidarity with Morocco in aftermath of deadly quake: FO
ISLAMABAD, Sept 09 (APP): The people and Government of Pakistan stood in solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco and expressed their heartfelt sympathies and condolences at the tragic loss of lives in yesterday’s earthquake. “We have also conveyed our offer of assistance to Morocco,” Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said in a… Continue reading Pakistan stands in solidarity with Morocco in aftermath of deadly quake: FO
Pakistan welcomes Danish govt’s proposed law, outlawing burning of Holy Quran, divine books
ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday welcomed a reported decision of the Denmark Government to propose a bill, which would outlaw the burning of the Holy Quran and other divine books, believing it as “a step in the right direction”. “Pakistan has always maintained that desecration and burning of holy scriptures constitute a serious… Continue reading Pakistan welcomes Danish govt’s proposed law, outlawing burning of Holy Quran, divine books
New Ethiopian embassy, airlink to provide limitless opportunities to boost bilateral ties: Hina
New Ethiopian embassy, airlink to provide limitless opportunities to boost bilateral ties: Hina
Pakistan to continue supporting just settlement of Kashmir dispute: FO
ISLAMABAD, Mar 9 (APP): Pakistan will continue to extend political, diplomatic and moral support to Kashmiri brothers and sisters for the just and peaceful settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the United Nations Security Council resolutions, said Foreign Office Spokesperson here on Thursday. Speaking about the unending ordeal of the women… Continue reading Pakistan to continue supporting just settlement of Kashmir dispute: FO
23 Pakistanis evacuated from quake-hit Turkiye: FO
ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP): The Foreign Office on Thursday confirmed that 23 Pakistani nationals were evacuated from the quake-hit Turkiye, while no casualties were reported so far. “So far, we have no news of casualty of any Pakistani in Turkiye or Syria,” the Foreign Office spokesperson said at a weekly press briefing. Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra… Continue reading 23 Pakistanis evacuated from quake-hit Turkiye: FO
FO confirms ‘no ban’ by UAE on visas for Pakistanis belonging to ‘specific cities’
ISLAMABAD, Dec 26 (APP): The Foreign Office Spokesperson on Monday confirmed that the United Arab Emirates had not banned or blacklisted the issuance of visas to Pakistanis belonging to specific cities. “We have seen the reports. We can confirm that no such ban is in place by UAE for issuance of visas to Pakistani citizens,”… Continue reading FO confirms ‘no ban’ by UAE on visas for Pakistanis belonging to ‘specific cities’
Pakistan condoles loss of life in tragic accident in Turkiye
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Pakistan Saturday condoled the loss of life in a tragic accident in Turkiye.In a statement, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said, “We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic traffic accident in Gaziantep, Turkiye, resulting in the loss of a number of precious lives and injuries to many more. We seek… Continue reading Pakistan condoles loss of life in tragic accident in Turkiye
Pakistan strongly denounces India’s mischievous move to mark August 14 as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday strongly denounced the Indian government’s mischievous move of observing ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ on August 14. “It is deplorable that the BJP government, as part of its divisive political agenda, is wantonly attempting to play with the sentiments of the people through distorted interpretation of history,” the Foreign… Continue reading Pakistan strongly denounces India’s mischievous move to mark August 14 as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’
Pakistan condemns India’s continued persecution of Yasin Malik
Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned India’s continued persecution of Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik forcing him to announce hunger strike unto death.
PM, Hina Rabbani Khar discuss Pakistan’s foreign affairs, regional diplomacy
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here on Monday.
FO rejects Indian attempts to link Udaipur murder accused to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday rejected the Indian attempts to malign it by linking the Indian nationals accused of murder which took place in Udaipur city to an organization in Pakistan. “We have seen reports in a segment of the Indian media referring to investigations into the murder case in Udaipur, mischievously seeking… Continue reading FO rejects Indian attempts to link Udaipur murder accused to Pakistan
FS felicitates Somalian ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood received Somalian Ambassador Khadija Almakhzoumi for farewell call on Thursday and felicitated her on completion of assignment and contribution to promotion of bilateral ties. He thanked Foreign Minister of Somalia’s participation in session of Organization of Islamic Cooperation Council of Foreign Ministers. The Foreign Secretary underlined Somalia’s… Continue reading FS felicitates Somalian ambassador
Pakistan summons Indian diplomat for a demarche over snatching of Ali Geelani’s body
ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): Pakistan on Friday summoned Indian Charge d’ Affaires to the Foreign Office and conveyed a strong demarche on Indian Occupation Forces’ “callous and inhuman” handling of the mortal remains of the iconic Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani. “It was conveyed that the Indian Occupation Forces’ shameless act of snatching the… Continue reading Pakistan summons Indian diplomat for a demarche over snatching of Ali Geelani’s body
Pakistan concerned about theft of radioactive material in India: FO
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Spokesman of Foreign Office here on Monday said Pakistan had noted with serious concern yet another report of theft and illicit sale of radioactive material in India. He was responding to media queries regarding another report of theft and illegal possession of radioactive material in India. The Spokesperson of the… Continue reading Pakistan concerned about theft of radioactive material in India: FO
Pakistan rejects Indian defence minister’s baseless allegations
ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (APP): Pakistan on Sunday categorically rejected Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s terrorism-related allegations against Pakistan as completely baseless. The Foreign Office spokesperson, in a statement said that Pakistan had shared incontrovertible evidence with the international community of India‘s state sponsorship of terrorism and subversion against Pakistan. “India uses terrorism as an instrument of… Continue reading Pakistan rejects Indian defence minister’s baseless allegations
Pakistan condemns extrajudicial killings of three more IIOJK youth
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned the extrajudicial killings of three more Kashmir youths in Pulwama area of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In intensified state-sponsored terrorism against Kashmiris, Indian Occupation Forces have martyred six Kashmiris in the past three days, Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement. He… Continue reading Pakistan condemns extrajudicial killings of three more IIOJK youth
Pakistan lodges complaint with U.S. to probe assault on Dr Aafia Siddiqui
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Pakistan has lodged a formal complaint with the authorities in the United States to investigate the assault on Dr Aafia Siddiqui in prison, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said Saturday. “We lodged a formal complaint with the relevant U.S. authorities to thoroughly investigate the matter and ensure the safety and well-being of… Continue reading Pakistan lodges complaint with U.S. to probe assault on Dr Aafia Siddiqui
- People sit under the cover of polythene sheet during rainfall before the start of the first Twenty20 International Cricket Match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- People sit under the cover of polythene sheet during rainfall before the start of the first Twenty20 International Cricket Match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Hussain Muhammad, Consul General along with his team meet stranded Pakistani passengers at Dubai International Airport.
- Minister Ahsan Iqbal is being briefed by officials of NADRA Centre in Zafarwal, Punjab regarding the progress of the new center. It will soon be opened for public as a one-stop solution for their identity needs
- Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves reach $ 13.37 billion
