ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has shared information with the relevant departments for an “appropriate action” on the theft of Schengen visa stickers from Italian embassy in Islamabad, the Foreign Office Spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. In response to questions by journalists, Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said the theft of visa stickers was… Continue reading FO confirms theft of 1,000 Schengen visa stickers from Italian embassy
Author: Shumaila Andleeb
Shumaila Andleeb; Senior Reporter at Associated Press of Pakistan; covering the beats of President, Prime Minister, Foreign Office, and Special Assignments.
Turkey reduces quarantine period for Pakistani visitors
ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): Turkey in its revised policy has reduced the period of mandatory quarantine from 14 to 10 days for the visitors arriving in from Pakistan and Afghanistan, from July 1 onwards. However, the passengers from India, Bangladesh, Brazil, Nepal, South Africa, and Sri Lanka will continue to observe the mandatory 14-day quarantine… Continue reading Turkey reduces quarantine period for Pakistani visitors
National security meeting to focus on Afghan situation: FM
ISLAMABAD, June 29 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday said the meeting on national security, to be attended by representatives of all parliamentary parties, would focus on the current security situation in Afghanistan and its impact on the region. In a statement, the foreign minister said the government had invited around 17 parliamentarians… Continue reading National security meeting to focus on Afghan situation: FM
India’s ‘drone attack hype’ signals another false flag operation
ISLAMABAD, June 28 (APP): India, in its failed face-saving attempt to malign Pakistan, has come up with another episode of ‘drone attack’ being dubbed as another false flag operation by security officials. The scenario is supplemented by the fact that no military assets were damaged in the so-called drone attack, which implies that a planned… Continue reading India’s ‘drone attack hype’ signals another false flag operation
FM’s Portal launched for diaspora’s complaints, feedback
ISLAMABAD, June 28 (APP): A portal for overseas Pakistanis, under the supervision of Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, has been launched to receive complaints and feedback on the issues faced by the expatriates. “I have launched the portal to strengthen the relationship between our overseas Pakistanis and missions in the form of feedback, complaints and… Continue reading FM’s Portal launched for diaspora’s complaints, feedback
President urges Ulema to aim sermons for social reformation
ISLAMABAD, June 28 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday urged the Ulema (religious leaders) to spread messages of social reformation through their Friday’s sermons and contribute towards promoting moral values, inter-faith harmony and tolerance. Talking to a delegation of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (CRHC) led by its Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad here at the… Continue reading President urges Ulema to aim sermons for social reformation
FO rejects Afghanistan’s assertion denying TTP presence
ISLAMABAD, June 28 (APP): The Foreign Office on Monday rejected the assertions of Afghanistan denying presence of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and said that it was contrary to the facts on ground as various reports of the United Nations also corroborated the activities of over 5,000 TTP members in Afghanistan. In response to the media queries… Continue reading FO rejects Afghanistan’s assertion denying TTP presence
Ecofriendly steps can make Pakistan a top tourist destination: PM
NARAN, June 28 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said with an eco-friendly infrastructure in place, Pakistan’s northern areas with their captivating natural beauty could become the world’s top tourist destination. “A strict implementation of bylaws to ensure preservation of green cover and cleanliness of tourist spots can help Pakistan capitalize the true potential… Continue reading Ecofriendly steps can make Pakistan a top tourist destination: PM
President orders Banking Mohtasib to settle account holder’s complaint as per law
ISLAMABAD, June 27 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday set aside a decision of the Banking Mohtasib over dealing with the complaint of an account holder “in an arbitrary manner” and directed to address his grievance in accordance with law. The President asked the Banking Mohtasib to “process and inquire” the complaint of the… Continue reading President orders Banking Mohtasib to settle account holder’s complaint as per law
Each FO official ‘resolute & committed’ in defending foreign policy front: FM
ISLAMABAD, June 26 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday lauded the efforts of the Foreign Office in effectively pursuing the objectives of foreign policy, saying that every official was highly committed to achieve the goals in national interest. “Despite limited resources, each and every man and woman officer at the Foreign Office stand… Continue reading Each FO official ‘resolute & committed’ in defending foreign policy front: FM
President directs SNGPL to give relief to consumer against exorbitant gas bill
ISLAMABAD, June 25 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday, taking note of the grievance of a domestic gas consumer, directed the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) to reconsider the exorbitant bill and provide him relief through ‘average billing’. The complainant Ghulam Rasool had filed a representation with the President of Pakistan against the… Continue reading President directs SNGPL to give relief to consumer against exorbitant gas bill
Modi’s claim to restore J&K statehood ‘vague, against interest of Kashmiris’: FM
ISLAMABAD, June 25 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said as Kashmiris wanted a full-fledged restoration of statehood of Jammu and Kashmir, the claim of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi to fulfill such demand “at some opportune time” was entirely “vague and against the interest of Kashmiris”. He termed the meeting between Indian prime… Continue reading Modi’s claim to restore J&K statehood ‘vague, against interest of Kashmiris’: FM
Qureshi offers fateha for deceased PTI nominee of AJK
ISLAMABAD, June 25 (APP): Vice Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday visited the residence of PTI leader and Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan and extended condolences over the death of his uncle Saghir Chughtai. Qureshi offered fateha for the soul of Saghir Chughtai, who was also the nominee… Continue reading Qureshi offers fateha for deceased PTI nominee of AJK
PM, parliamentarians from Sindh discuss political situation
ISLAMABAD, June 25 (APP): The Members of National Assembly and Sindh Assembly called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Friday and discussed overall political situation. Those who attended the meeting included Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Dr Fehmida Mirza , MNA Sardar Ghius Bux Meher and MPA Ali Gauhar… Continue reading PM, parliamentarians from Sindh discuss political situation
Pak-U.S. engagement key to achieve goals of peace, development: Foreign Secy
ISLAMABAD, June 25 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Friday said a structured engagement between Pakistan and the United States was key to the promotion of the shared objectives of peace and development. The foreign secretary, who received a telephone call from U.S. Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs Ambassador Victoria Nuland, said Pakistan was… Continue reading Pak-U.S. engagement key to achieve goals of peace, development: Foreign Secy
SECDIV workshop discusses national counter-proliferation efforts
ISLAMABAD, June 24 (APP): The participants at a two-day training workshop discussed ‘Nuclear and Biological Weapons and their Delivery Systems Act-2004 (SECA-2004)’ and its implementation relating to export control on goods, technologies, material and equipment. According to Foreign Office, a team of Strategic Export Control Division (SECDIV) on June 23-23 conducted the capacity-building training at Customs House,… Continue reading SECDIV workshop discusses national counter-proliferation efforts
Qureshi, MNA Ghous Bux Meher discuss Sindh’s political situation
ISLAMABAD, June 24 (APP): Member of National Assembly Ghous Bux Meher called on Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and discussed with him the political situation in Sindh. Other matters of mutual importance also came under discussion. Member of Sindh Assembly Sardar Ali Gauhar Meher was also present.
PM, MNAs from KP discuss promotion of education, tourism in province
ISLAMABAD, June 24 (APP): The Members of National Assembly belonging to Khyber Pukhtunkhwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday and discussed projects, particularly related to promotion of education in the province. Those who attended the meeting included MNAs Saleem ur Rehman, Saleh Muhammad, Mujahid Ali, Noor Alam Khan, Malik Fakhar Zaman, Malik Anwar… Continue reading PM, MNAs from KP discuss promotion of education, tourism in province
PM stresses common man’s access to health services
ISLAMABAD, June 24 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday stressed the need for steps to ensure access of common man to basic health services. The prime minister expressed these views in a meeting with Parliamentary Secretary Ministry of National Health Services Dr Nosheen Hamid here at the PM House. The meeting focused on the… Continue reading PM stresses common man’s access to health services
Role of women parliamentarians in budget, legislation lauded
ISLAMABAD, June 24 (APP): The women parliamentarians of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Thursday and discussed various matters of importance. The meeting was attended by Members of National Assembly Alia Hamza, Saira Bano and Nuzhat Pathan. PM’s Special Assistant for Political Affairs Malik Amir Dogar was present. The meeting highlighted… Continue reading Role of women parliamentarians in budget, legislation lauded
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