ISLAMABAD, Apr 26 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to attend a special meeting of the World Economic Forum on “Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development” in Riyadh on April 28-29. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in her weekly press briefing, told the media that the prime minister, accompanied by Foreign… Continue reading PM to attend WEF meeting in KSA on April 28, OIC summit in Gambia on May 4: FO Spox
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Divorced from ground reality: Pakistan rejects US State Deptt’s country report on HR practices
ISLAMABAD, Apr 25 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday categorically rejected the recently released 2023 Country Report on human rights practices issued by the US State Department terming its contents “unfair, based on inaccurate information and completely divorced from the ground reality.” The Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Bloch, in a statement, said that the US State… Continue reading Divorced from ground reality: Pakistan rejects US State Deptt’s country report on HR practices
Pakistan, Iran agree on swift FTA finalisation, target $10 b trade over five years
ISLAMABAD, Apr 24 (APP): Pakistan and Iran agreed to expeditiously finalize the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and boost their bilateral trade to USD10 billion over the next five years through joint economic projects, setting up of joint border markets, economic free zones, and new border openings. The bilateral ties and cooperations were discussed during the… Continue reading Pakistan, Iran agree on swift FTA finalisation, target $10 b trade over five years
Iran’s President Raisi arrives to red carpet welcome in Islamabad on three-day visit
ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): President of Iran Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi arrived here Monday on a three-day official visit till April 24, to meet the leadership and discuss the regional developments as well as bilateral cooperation. This marks the first visit by any head of state to Pakistan after the general elections in February 2024. As… Continue reading Iran’s President Raisi arrives to red carpet welcome in Islamabad on three-day visit
Israel’s adventurism in region unacceptable; must be held accountable: FO
ISLAMABAD, Apr 4 (APP): Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Thursday strongly condemning the recent attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria said the Israeli “adventurism” in the region was unacceptable. The Foreign Office spokesperson, in her weekly press briefing, said Israel must be held accountable for its irresponsible attack for its unabated atrocities… Continue reading Israel’s adventurism in region unacceptable; must be held accountable: FO
Five Chinese, one Pakistani national killed in terrorist attack near Besham: FO
ISLAMABAD, Mar 26 (APP): Five Chinese and one Pakistani national were killed on Tuesday in a terrorist attack near Besham in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a statement. “The government of Pakistan strongly condemns this heinous act of terrorism,” the statement said adding “We will take all necessary measures to bring the… Continue reading Five Chinese, one Pakistani national killed in terrorist attack near Besham: FO
Pakistan not invaded Afghanistan but acted against terrorists’ hideouts: FO
ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday said that the intelligence-based operation it had carried out on March 18 was not an invasion of Afghanistan but an action against the sanctuaries of terrorists hiding inside Afghanistan and posing threats to Pakistan’s security. “Pakistan has not invaded Afghanistan. We have no designs against Afghanistan… The operation… Continue reading Pakistan not invaded Afghanistan but acted against terrorists’ hideouts: FO
Pakistan’s Ethiopia envoy meets Palestinian, Qatari counterparts
ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan in Ethiopia Atif Sharif met with his counterparts from Palestine and Qatar and discussed the bilateral ties and matters of mutual interest. In his meeting with Palestinian Ambassador in Ethiopia Fares Alqub, the Pakistani envoy condoled the loss of lives of thousands of innocent Palestinians in Israel’s war… Continue reading Pakistan’s Ethiopia envoy meets Palestinian, Qatari counterparts
Pakistan urges developed nations to fulfill commitments, aid Global South in achieving SDGs
KAMPALA (Uganda), Jan 23 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday called upon the developed countries to deliver on their historical commitments and support the Global South in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Additional Foreign Secretary (United Nations), Ambassador Syed Haider Shah delivered Pakistan’s national statement at the Third South Summit of the Group of 77 &… Continue reading Pakistan urges developed nations to fulfill commitments, aid Global South in achieving SDGs
PM, FM cut short foreign visits; Pakistan’s action against terrorists, not Iran: Spox
Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Thursday said that Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani had cut short their foreign visits in light of the developments, hours after Pakistan carried out a strike targeting the terrorists’ hideouts in Iran.
Senate delegation meets Lord Qurban, MP Yasmin Qureshi in London
LONDON, Jan 17 (APP): A delegation of the Senate of Pakistan led by Senator Khalida Ateeb held a “very constructive and cordial” meeting with Lord Qurban Hussain and British MP Yasmin Qureshi. The delegation also included Senator Abida Azeem, Senator Keshoo Bai, and Additional Secretary Hafeez Sheikh. In the meeting, they discussed multiple subjects, particularly… Continue reading Senate delegation meets Lord Qurban, MP Yasmin Qureshi in London
Airspace Violation: Pakistan decides to recall ambassador from Iran, suspend all high-level visits
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday decided to recall its ambassador from Iran and suspend all high-level visits following the unprovoked violation of its airspace by Iran on Tuesday night. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in a televised press statement, said that Pakistan had also conveyed that the Iranian ambassador to Pakistan who… Continue reading Airspace Violation: Pakistan decides to recall ambassador from Iran, suspend all high-level visits
Pakistan, Egypt agree to continue working together for enhanced cooperation
CAIRO, Jan 12 (APP): Pakistan and Egypt on Friday agreed to continue to engage further and work together to advance mutually beneficial cooperation and dialogue between the two countries. The bilateral relations were discussed in a meeting between Additional Foreign Secretary (Middle East) Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh with Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for Asia Ahmed… Continue reading Pakistan, Egypt agree to continue working together for enhanced cooperation
FM Jilani phones Iranian counterpart to condole over life loss in terror attack
ISLAMABAD, Jan 04 (APP):Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian to convey his condolences over the loss of innocent lives in a terrorist attack in Kerman. The foreign minister said that Pakistan stood in solidarity with Iran, according to his social media post on… Continue reading FM Jilani phones Iranian counterpart to condole over life loss in terror attack
Pakistan, Brunei hold inaugural round of bilateral consultation
ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP): The inaugural round of Pakistan-Brunei Bilateral Consultation and Cooperation (BCC) was held virtually on Wednesday wherein the two sides engaged in extensive discussion on bilateral relations, regional developments and multilateral issues of mutual interest. The inaugural round was co-chaired by Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Ambassador Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi and Permanent… Continue reading Pakistan, Brunei hold inaugural round of bilateral consultation
Pakistan’s envoy to EU calls on Czech counterpart
BRUSSELS, Dec 19 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the European Union Amna Baloch on Tuesday called on the Permanent Representative of Czech Republic to the EU Edita Hrda. In the meeting, they discussed the issues of mutual interest and agreed to strengthen diplomatic ties for deeper collaboration.
UNSC must perform its responsibility of immediate Gaza ceasefire: FO Spox
ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Thursday said that the United Nations Security Council must perform its primary responsibility to impose an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and protect the people of Gaza from an impending genocide. “We call on Israel’s backers to urge Israel to end its barbaric attacks and… Continue reading UNSC must perform its responsibility of immediate Gaza ceasefire: FO Spox
Sikh leader’s attempted assassination in US confirms Indian involvement in extra-territorial killings: FO
Sikh leader’s attempted assassination in US confirms Indian involvement in extra-territorial killings: FO
Pakistan’s 2nd batch of humanitarian aid to Gaza arrives in Egypt
ISLAMABAD, Nov 7 (APP): The second chartered aircraft carrying 89.6 tons of humanitarian and medical aid from the government and people of Pakistan for the brotherly people of Gaza arrived at El-Arish International Airport, Egypt on Tuesday. The special flight was sent off from Islamabad by Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on behalf of the… Continue reading Pakistan’s 2nd batch of humanitarian aid to Gaza arrives in Egypt
Pakistan “disappointed” over outcome of UNSC’s Gaza meeting; calls for end to bombardment, blockade: FO Spox
ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday expressed its disappointment over the results of the emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held on Wednesday, and called for an immediate end to the bombardment and inhumane blockade of Gaza. “We are nationally disappointed by the results of the UNSC debate. The Security Council… Continue reading Pakistan “disappointed” over outcome of UNSC’s Gaza meeting; calls for end to bombardment, blockade: FO Spox
