Afghan assets should be returned to Afghanistan to benefit its people: China

BEIJING, Feb. 15 (APP): The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday said that Afghan assets belonged to Afghan people and should be returned to Afghanistan for benefit of its people. The United States should not exacerbate the suffering of the Afghan people. It should unfreeze their assets, lift unilateral sanctions on Afghanistan as soon as… Continue reading Afghan assets should be returned to Afghanistan to benefit its people: China

Alkhidmat Foundation dispatches 31 truckloads of winter package to Afghanistan

PESHAWAR, Feb 15 (APP): Alkhidmat Foundation on Tuesday handed over 31 truckloads of winter packages of Rs 4.50 billion to Afghan authorities at Torkham Border in Khyber district. In this connection a formal ceremony was held at Torkham that was attended by KP General Secretary Alkhidmat, Mohammad Shakir Siddiqui, President Punjab Rizwan, Head of Ministry… Continue reading Alkhidmat Foundation dispatches 31 truckloads of winter package to Afghanistan

Al Khidmat Foundation to deliver humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): Thirty-one trucks from Al Khidmat Foundation carrying 341 tons of food items and winter bedding will cross Torkham border on Tuesday to deliver humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan. Pakistan Afghanistan Cooperation Forum had made the arrangements for sending the aid to Kabul.

Pakistan accords top priority to projects for Afghanistan: PM

ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday here said Pakistan accorded top priority to business-to-business relationships and communication projects for Afghanistan. The Prime Minister stated this while chairing fourth meeting of the Apex Committee on Afghanistan.The government will fully facilitate expansion of ties with the neighbouring country, he added.While discussing the potential of… Continue reading Pakistan accords top priority to projects for Afghanistan: PM

Half of population in Afghanistan in very precarious situation, facing hunger, food shortages: PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday said half of the population in Afghanistan was in a very precarious situation because of hunger, malnutrition, and food shortages. In an exclusive interview with CNN’s GPS host Fareed Zakaria, he said the present situation was already developing into one of the worst humanitarian crises in Afghanistan. He said, “people… Continue reading Half of population in Afghanistan in very precarious situation, facing hunger, food shortages: PM

British envoy, NSA agree for int’l community’s role to avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

British envoy, NSA agree for int'l community's role to avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP):National Security Advisor (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf and British High commissioner Christian Turner on Thursday agreed that international community should stay engaged while averting a humanitarian crisis and economic collapse in the war-torn Afghanistan. During a call on by the British envoy, it was agreed to further strengthen bilateral ties in multiple… Continue reading British envoy, NSA agree for int’l community’s role to avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan

Envoy thanks Pakistan for safe evacuation of Japanese nationals from Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Feb 09 (APP): Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Wada Mitsuhiro Wednesday called on Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan and thanked Pakistan for the safe evacuation of his countrymen, after the withdrawal of foreign military troops, from Afghanistan. During the meeting, “His Excellency acknowledged the support extended by the Government of Pakistan especially by the… Continue reading Envoy thanks Pakistan for safe evacuation of Japanese nationals from Afghanistan

Pakistan plays role to avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan: Dr Shahzad

ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP): Leader of the House in the Senate Dr Shahzad Waseem Monday said that Pakistan was playing a role of responsible and peace-loving nation to mitigate sufferings of the people of Afghanistan by making serious efforts to avert humanitarian crisis there. Responding to a motion moved by Senator Mushtiaq Ahmed to discuss… Continue reading Pakistan plays role to avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan: Dr Shahzad

Pakistan, China agree peaceful Afghanistan fundamental for regional prosperity

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Pakistan and China in a joint statement on Sunday agreed that a peaceful, stable, united, safe, and secure Afghanistan was fundamental for prosperity and progress in the region. In the joint statement issued after the visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan, the two sides expressed satisfaction with the outcome of two Foreign Ministers’ meetings of… Continue reading Pakistan, China agree peaceful Afghanistan fundamental for regional prosperity

Pakistan, China collaboration to play key role for averting Afghanistan’s crisis: Dr Moeed

ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 (APP): National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf on Thursday said Pakistan and China collaboration on Afghanistan would play key role in averting a serious humanitarian crisis after the withdrawal of US forces. In his video message on the recent visit of the Prime Minister to China where the NSA will also… Continue reading Pakistan, China collaboration to play key role for averting Afghanistan’s crisis: Dr Moeed

Dutch FM phones Qureshi; bilateral ties, Afghanistan situation discussed

ISLAMABAD, Feb 1 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday received a telephone call from the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of The Netherlands Wopke Hoekstra wherein they discussed the bilateral relations as well as the situation in Afghanistan. Foreign Minister Qureshi congratulated his Dutch counterpart on assuming office as Foreign Minister and… Continue reading Dutch FM phones Qureshi; bilateral ties, Afghanistan situation discussed

FMs of Pakistan, Tajikistan discussion situation on Afghanistan

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Muhriddin on Monday and discussed the bilateral ties. The two sides expressed satisfaction at the steadily growing bilateral ties and exchanged views on further expanding the partnership. The Foreign Minister noted increased frequency of high-level visits… Continue reading FMs of Pakistan, Tajikistan discussion situation on Afghanistan

NSA, Afghan leadership discuss humanitarian requirements

ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP): National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf undertook a two-day visit to Kabul to discuss with the Afghan leadership, the humanitarian requirements and Pakistan’s proposals for deepening economic engagement to overcome the current challenges their country was facing. During the visit, the NSA who also heads Afghanistan Inter-Ministerial Coordination Cell (AICC), called on… Continue reading NSA, Afghan leadership discuss humanitarian requirements

At UN, Pakistan pushes for unfreezing Afghanistan’s bank assets to boost economy, save lives

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 27 (APP):Pakistan has strongly called for unfreezing Afghanistan’s financial reserves, estimated at $9.5 billion, that are “critically” needed to revive the country’s war-battered economy and to save lives of millions of suffering Afghans. “There is no legal justification for depriving the Afghan people of their national assets,” Ambassador Munir Akram told the… Continue reading At UN, Pakistan pushes for unfreezing Afghanistan’s bank assets to boost economy, save lives

PM highlights Afghan humanitarian crises; shares hashtag

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday raised his voice at an international initiative to create awareness about the looming humanitarian crises in Afghanistan in the shape of starvation. On his twitter handle, the prime minister shared a trending hashtag ‘#SaveAfghanLives’ by adding his voice in support of the Afghan people, especially the… Continue reading PM highlights Afghan humanitarian crises; shares hashtag

PM calls upon int’l community to provide immediate relief to Afghans

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday once again called upon the international community to provide immediate humanitarian relief to the millions of Afghans who were facing an imminent danger of starvation. In a tweet, the prime minister also reminded that providing immediate relief to impoverished Afghanistan was also obligatory under the unanimously… Continue reading PM calls upon int’l community to provide immediate relief to Afghans

World recognizes Pakistan as a peaceful and responsible nuclear state, commends its role in Afghanistan’s stability: President

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi, on Wednesday, said that Pakistan played a major role in the peace and stability in Afghanistan. During an interview, the president said the world recognized Pakistan as ‘a peaceful and responsible nuclear state, governed by morality and moral values’. Pakistan saved Afghanistan from being isolated, he said,… Continue reading World recognizes Pakistan as a peaceful and responsible nuclear state, commends its role in Afghanistan’s stability: President

Peace, stability in Afghanistan vital for regional peace: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP):The National Assembly Speaker, Asad Qaiser Monday said peace and stability in Afghanistan is vital for lasting peace in South Asia region. “Afghanistan is passing through a critical juncture and it is incumbent upon all world countries to support Afghan people on humanitarian grounds,” he expressed these views while addressing the All… Continue reading Peace, stability in Afghanistan vital for regional peace: NA Speaker

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