ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Denmark on Thursday said that without Pakistan’s “rapid, efficient and broad assistance”, the success of joint operations for evacuations and airlifts from Afghanistan would not have been possible. “In the situation evolving in Afghanistan, we are deeply grateful for the professional assistance and outstanding support to enable airlifts of vulnerable persons… Continue reading Denmark lauds Pakistan’s ‘rapid, efficient & broad assistance’ on airlifts from Afghanistan
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India’s outcry over Afghanistan situation shows disgraceful defeat: Sheikh Rashid
ISLAMABAD, Aug 25 (APP): Minister for Interior, Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Wednesday said evacuation from Afghanistan and shutting up its consulates was an ample proof of depressed India’s shameful defeat there. “India’s hue and cry on prevailing Afghanistan situation was natural outcome as they faced a shameful defeat there and the whole world was well… Continue reading India’s outcry over Afghanistan situation shows disgraceful defeat: Sheikh Rashid
Efforts to bring 500 tonnes of urgent medical supplies into Afghanistan ongoing, WHO
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 25 (APP): Negotiations are underway to bring 500 metric tonnes of urgently needed medical supplies into Afghanistan, senior regional officials with the World Health Organization (WHO), a Geneva-based UN agency, said Tuesday. The items, which are stuck in Dubai, were due to enter the country this week, but have been delayed as… Continue reading Efforts to bring 500 tonnes of urgent medical supplies into Afghanistan ongoing, WHO
In Geneva, Pakistan warns against role of “spoilers” preventing political settlement in Afghanistan
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 24 (APP): Pakistan reiterated its call for an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan on Tuesday, and warned the international community against the role of “spoilers within and outside” the war-torn country to prevent efforts to promote peace and stability there. “The international community must be vigilant about the role of spoilers within… Continue reading In Geneva, Pakistan warns against role of “spoilers” preventing political settlement in Afghanistan
SAARC chamber urges int’l community to support Afghanistan economically
ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) Sunday called upon the international community to support Afghanistan economically to help rebuild one of the world’s poorest state. Talking to a delegation of senior lawyers led by Mian Jaffer Hussain, President SAARC chamber Iftikhar Ali Malik said it was equally essential for the international… Continue reading SAARC chamber urges int’l community to support Afghanistan economically
Inclusive political settlement best way forward for Afghanistan: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday while underlining the critical importance of peace and stability in Afghanistan, said that an inclusive political settlement was the best way forward and Pakistan supported efforts in that direction. He was discussing the latest developments in Afghanistan with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas who telephoned him.… Continue reading Inclusive political settlement best way forward for Afghanistan: Qureshi
Pakistan can be most trusted interlocutor on Afghanistan; stop scapegoating it: Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Brushing aside the criticism of Pakistan for situation in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday said that Pakistan wanted to be a partner in peace and could be the most trusted interlocutor in the evolving situation. “Listen to Pakistan. Stop scapegoating Pakistan. Pakistan wants to a partner in peace. Pakistan can… Continue reading Pakistan can be most trusted interlocutor on Afghanistan; stop scapegoating it: Qureshi
Pak, Turkish FMs discuss latest Afghanistan situation, evacuation efforts
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday called Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu wherein they exchanged views on bilateral relations and reviewed the latest situation in Afghanistan. Reiterating Pakistan’s support for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan, Qureshi underlined the importance of an inclusive political solution as the best way forward. He added… Continue reading Pak, Turkish FMs discuss latest Afghanistan situation, evacuation efforts
OIC to convene extraordinary session on Afghanistan situation today
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will convene an extraordinary session of the OIC Executive Meeting in Saudi Arabia’s city Jeddah on August 22 (tomorrow) to discuss the situation in Afghanistan, the OIC Secretary General informed Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday. OIC Secretary-General Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen in a… Continue reading OIC to convene extraordinary session on Afghanistan situation today
Pakistan playing important role for peace, stability in Afghanistan: Fawad
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Saturday said that Pakistan was playing an important role for peace and stability in Afghanistan. In a video message, he said that Pakistan was in a close contact with all global and regional powers on recent Afghan situation. The people of Afghanistan,… Continue reading Pakistan playing important role for peace, stability in Afghanistan: Fawad
Pakistan for early, smooth, inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Pakistan on Friday underscoring the importance of early and smooth transition of power in Afghanistan urged the need for all Afghan sides to engage and work out an inclusive political settlement. “We are closely following the developments taking place in Afghanistan and are in contact with the international community on this… Continue reading Pakistan for early, smooth, inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan
Foreign Secretary, Chinese Special Envoy discuss Afghanistan situation
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Chinese Special Envoy for Afghan Affairs, Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong on Friday met Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the latest situation in Afghanistan. The Foreign Secretary shared Pakistan’s perspective, stressing the importance of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan for… Continue reading Foreign Secretary, Chinese Special Envoy discuss Afghanistan situation
FM assures S-Korean counterpart of help in evacuations from Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said that Pakistan will extend every possible assistance to Republic of Korea in evacuation of their diplomatic staff and other nationals from Afghanistan. The Foreign Minister assured this as he received a telephone call from Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea, Chung… Continue reading FM assures S-Korean counterpart of help in evacuations from Afghanistan
FM Qureshi, Danish counterpart discuss evolving situation in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday had another telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod of Denmark and exchanged views on the evolving situation in Afghanistan. The two Foreign Ministers recalled their earlier contact as well as the conversation between Prime Minister Imran Khan and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen… Continue reading FM Qureshi, Danish counterpart discuss evolving situation in Afghanistan
Pakistan to continue to play positive role for peaceful, stable Afghanistan: Ambassador Mansoor
ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): Pakistan’s Ambassador in Kabul Mansoor Ahmad Khan Thursday reiterating his country’s commitment towards a peaceful and stable Afghanistan said it would continue to play a constructive and positive role in that respect. Ambassador Khan, in a television interview stressed for the establishment of an inclusive government in Afghanistan with all major… Continue reading Pakistan to continue to play positive role for peaceful, stable Afghanistan: Ambassador Mansoor
China urges world community to support all parties to open new chapter in Afghanistan
BEIJING, Aug 19 (APP): The international community should encourage and support solidarity and cooperation of all parties and ethnic groups in Afghanistan to open a new chapter in the Afghan history, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. The process of peace and reconstruction is hard to go off smoothly since many contradictions have… Continue reading China urges world community to support all parties to open new chapter in Afghanistan
PIA evacuates 1100 people from Afghanistan; more flights in pipeline
ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP): Amidst the uncertainty in Afghanistan, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is actively carrying out its operations from Kabul having evacuated 1100 people within two days with more such flights in the pipeline. Considering the volume of demand, the national flag carrier increased the number of flights from five to 14 for… Continue reading PIA evacuates 1100 people from Afghanistan; more flights in pipeline
China together with world community to support peaceful rebuilding in Afghanistan
BEIJING, Aug 18 (APP): China together with the international community will continue to support Afghanistan in its peaceful rebuilding and will provide assistance for its economic and social development, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. As a friendly and close neighbour and friend of Afghanistan, China always upholds a friendly policy towards the… Continue reading China together with world community to support peaceful rebuilding in Afghanistan
