FM arrives in China to attend meeting on Afghanistan

HUANGSHAN, Mar 29 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday arrived in China’s Huangshan city to participate in the third meeting of ‘Foreign Ministers of Neighboring Countries of Afghanistan’, being held on March 29-31. On his arrival at the Huangshan International Airport, the foreign minister was received by senior officials of the Chinese government… Continue reading FM arrives in China to attend meeting on Afghanistan

Bilawal changed speech timing in Multan as people had rejected his “long march”: Qureshi

HYDERABAD, Mar 04 (APP): Foreign Minister and Senior Vice Chairman Pakistan Tahreek Insaf (PTI) Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday said the people of Multan had outrightly rejected the long march of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari due to which he had to change the timing of his speech. Addressing a press conference at Mirza Farm, Badin before… Continue reading Bilawal changed speech timing in Multan as people had rejected his “long march”: Qureshi

Opposition trying to deceive masses on no confidence: FM Qureshi

KARACHI, Mar 02 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek Insaf’s Haqooq-e-Sindh March reached Mirpurkhas on Wednesday after passing from Sakrand, Shahpur Chakar, Sanghar, Kandiari and Sindhri towns. A large number of people along with party workers warmly welcomed the Haqooq-e-Sindh March at various places en route by showering flowers, hoisting PTI flags and chanting slogans. Earlier the Haqooq-e-Sindh March… Continue reading Opposition trying to deceive masses on no confidence: FM Qureshi

Opposition, cluster of rejected politicians pursuing politics of choas: FM Qureshi

MULTAN, Feb 19 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday said the opposition was a bunch of frustrated and rejected politicians who were pursuing politics of Chaos. “Repeated attempts to topple the government since 2018 have been made but the Opposition remained fail,” the foreign minister stated while addressing different ceremonies in union councils… Continue reading Opposition, cluster of rejected politicians pursuing politics of choas: FM Qureshi

FM Qureshi expresses grief over death of former MNA Bukhari

MULTAN, Feb 19 (APP):Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi expressed grief and sorrow over the death of former Member National Assembly Diwan Jafar Hussain Bukhari, here on Saturday. He prayed before Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to members of the bereaved family to bear irreparable loss… Continue reading FM Qureshi expresses grief over death of former MNA Bukhari

Misuse of social media platforms among main drivers of growing religious intolerance worldwide: FM

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Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday said that securitization of state policies, deployment of incendiary rhetoric by public office holders, and misuse of social media platforms were among main drivers of growing incidents of religious intolerance, discrimination and violence worldwide.

FM, Egyptian Envoy discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): Ambassador of Egypt, Tarek Dahroug called on Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi here on Thursday. The focus of discussion was on further strengthening Pakistan-Egypt relations. Expressing satisfaction at the growing cooperation between Pakistan and Egypt, the Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of enhanced interactions at leadership level, greater people-to-people contacts,… Continue reading FM, Egyptian Envoy discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral ties

Pakistan to benefit from UNWTO expertise in transforming tourism sector: FM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 12 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi  called on Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday and congratulated him on his re-election for the next four-year term, i.e. 2022-2025. Commending the productive role of UNWTO, the UN special agency, in promoting tourism and preserving… Continue reading Pakistan to benefit from UNWTO expertise in transforming tourism sector: FM

Pakistan committed to forge deeper trade, investment cooperation with Oman: FM

ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday emphasizing country’s focus on geo-economics, economic security and regional connectivity, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to forge deeper economic, trade and investment cooperation with Oman, commensurate with excellent bilateral ties. The Foreign Minister was talking to Chairman of Oman Chambers of Commerce and Industries, Engr. Redha… Continue reading Pakistan committed to forge deeper trade, investment cooperation with Oman: FM

UN must live up to its promise of granting right to self-determination to Kashmiris: FM

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi has stated that the United Nations must live up to its promise of granting right to self-determination to Kashmiris. “Self-determination is one of the fundamental rights codified in all major human rights instruments as well as the United Nations Charter. The denial of this right… Continue reading UN must live up to its promise of granting right to self-determination to Kashmiris: FM

Pakistan committed to host 48th session of OIC-CFM in March 2022: FM

ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday expressed Pakistan’s commitment to host 48th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers (OIC-CFM) in March 2022. He said that with the recently held extraordinary session of the OIC-CFM on Afghanistan being appreciated at international level, Pakistan owing to its effective diplomacy… Continue reading Pakistan committed to host 48th session of OIC-CFM in March 2022: FM

OIC to urge international community to unlock financial, banking channels for people of Afghanistan: FM Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Dec 19 (APP): Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi Sunday said the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold discussions with the international community and United Nations system for unlocking financial and banking channels for delivery of resources to the people of Afghanistan. Addressing a press conference along with Secretary General of OIC… Continue reading OIC to urge international community to unlock financial, banking channels for people of Afghanistan: FM Qureshi

Pakistan has made strategic pivot from geo-politics to geo-economics: FM Qureshi

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday said with the recent intensification of strategic competition between global powers, making the world peace fragile and the direction of diplomacy, unpredictable, Pakistan has made a strategic pivot from geo-politics to geo-economics. “This has made economic diplomacy all the more important,” he said while speaking… Continue reading Pakistan has made strategic pivot from geo-politics to geo-economics: FM Qureshi

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