Tag: Afghanistan

Returning of illegal foreigners continue

PESHAWAR, Nov 11 (APP):The process of voluntary return and deportation of illegal foreigners continued on November 10 as well and during the evacuation of 3605 foreigners through the Torkham border on Friday, last. All of them were sent to Afghanistan, an official of the Interior Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said here. He said till Friday, last… Continue reading Returning of illegal foreigners continue

FM Jilani stresses upon ECO intra-regional trade growth

ISLAMABAD, Oct 10 (APP): Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Tuesday stressed upon member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) to change the dynamic of their intra-regional trade and make determined efforts to support regional trade integration. In a statement at the 27th ECO Council of Ministers meeting held at Shusha, the cultural… Continue reading FM Jilani stresses upon ECO intra-regional trade growth

PM saddened by devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, assures maximum support for affected people

ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP):Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives and property in the devastating earthquake in Herat, Afghanistan. “Our hearts go out to the affected communities. We stand in solidarity with the Afghans during this difficult time. I have instructed the National Disaster Management Authority… Continue reading PM saddened by devastating earthquake in Afghanistan, assures maximum support for affected people

Caretaker FM expresses solidarity with Afghanistan in wake of devastating earthquake

ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 (APP): Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Sunday expressed Pakistan’s solidarity with the government and people of Afghanistan in the wake of 6.3 magnitude powerful earthquake that jolted Herat province, causing over 2,000 deaths. On X, the foreign minister posted, “Our condolences with families of victims who have lost their loved ones… Continue reading Caretaker FM expresses solidarity with Afghanistan in wake of devastating earthquake

President saddened over loss of lives, properties in earthquake in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of precious lives and properties in the devastating earthquake that hit Afghanistan’s province of Herat on Saturday. In a statement issued by the President House, Arif Alvi called upon the international community and the Islamic world to support Afghanistan in… Continue reading President saddened over loss of lives, properties in earthquake in Afghanistan

Pakistan grieved over devastating earthquake in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Oct 8 (APP):Pakistan on Sunday expressed deep sadness and condolence over loss of precious lives and properties in devastating earthquake that hit Western regions of Afghanistan on Saturday. “The Government and people of Pakistan are deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake in Western regions of Afghanistan yesterday, resulting in tragic loss of life and… Continue reading Pakistan grieved over devastating earthquake in Afghanistan

Pakistan reaffirms commitment to strengthen ties with Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Oct 5 (APP):Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties with Afghanistan. The foreign minister was talking to his Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi in Tibet, China, according to a statement issued by the foreign office spokesperson. During the meeting, the foreign minister underscored that challenges… Continue reading Pakistan reaffirms commitment to strengthen ties with Afghanistan

Murder of Khalistan Movement leader in Canada jolts West: PM Kakar

NEW YORK, Sept 22 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday said that the gruesome murder of Khalistan Movement Sikh leader in Canada had jolted the West that raised serious questions about the role of Indian state. Addressing a presser at the Pakistan Mission, the prime minister said that Pakistan had been a victim… Continue reading Murder of Khalistan Movement leader in Canada jolts West: PM Kakar

Pakistan shares concerns about Afghan women’s rights, advocates humanitarian aid: PM

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 22 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday said that Pakistan shared the world community’s concerns about the rights of girls and women in Afghanistan but also advocated continued humanitarian assistance to a destitute Afghan population. The prime minister, in his address at the 78th session of the United Nations General… Continue reading Pakistan shares concerns about Afghan women’s rights, advocates humanitarian aid: PM

Death of ailing Pakistani national in Afghan jail prompts concerns

ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): The death of an ailing Pakistani national in an Afghan prison has sparked significant concerns and calls for the interim Afghan government to work professionally to promote the values of brotherhood and harmony between the two countries. A resident of Kohat, Behram Shah died on August 18, in Mazar-i-Sharif jail. He… Continue reading Death of ailing Pakistani national in Afghan jail prompts concerns

Pakistan committed to stable, peaceful Afghanistan: FM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 20 (APP): Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has expressed Pakistan’s commitment to stable, peaceful, prosperous and connected Afghanistan. The foreign minister stated this in a meeting with U.S. Special Representative on Afghanistan Thomas West on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly in New York. They agreed continued cooperation for lasting peace in… Continue reading Pakistan committed to stable, peaceful Afghanistan: FM

Caretaker PM pledges to continue raising Kashmir issue at global fora

ISLAMABAD, Sept 16 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday reaffirmed that Pakistan would continue raising the Indian Illegally Occupied and Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) issue at all the global and regional fora because it had been the oldest and unresolved agenda item of the United Nations Security Council. During an interview with the… Continue reading Caretaker PM pledges to continue raising Kashmir issue at global fora

Caretaker govt to focus on revenue generation, human resource development: PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday said that the interim government would focus more on rationalizing the expenditures, generations of revenue and development of human resource during its short constitutional period. Talking to a delegation of students from Harvard University US, the prime minister said that in Pakistan, about 9… Continue reading Caretaker govt to focus on revenue generation, human resource development: PM

Taliban’s governance achieved semblance of stability & security: Speakers

ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 (APP):Speakers at a webinar on Tuesday said along with governance structure, the Taliban rulers had achieved some semblance of stability and security, and visible pragmatism regarding the economy in Afghanistan. The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI) hosted a webinar titled “Interim Afghan… Continue reading Taliban’s governance achieved semblance of stability & security: Speakers

No meaningful engagement with India unless revocation of illegal, unilateral steps on IIOJK: FM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 9 (APP):Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday reiterated that Pakistan’s stance over its relations with India was very clear and consistent, unless it revoked its illegal and unilateral acts of 2019 over the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), there was no space to meaningful engagement. He said that India had… Continue reading No meaningful engagement with India unless revocation of illegal, unilateral steps on IIOJK: FM

FS, UN Special Coordinator on Afghanistan discuss coherent global engagement

ISLAMABAD, July 25 (APP): Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed Khan and UN Special Coordinator on Afghanistan, Feridun Sinirlioglu on Tuesday discussed the importance of a coherent international strategy to engage with the Afghan interim government. During the meeting, the foreign secretary shared Pakistan’s perspective and priorities in the context of Afghanistan, Foreign Office Spokesperson posted in… Continue reading FS, UN Special Coordinator on Afghanistan discuss coherent global engagement

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