ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said Pakistan would continue cooperation with the United Nations Human Rights machinery for the promotion and protection of all human rights and realisation of the sustainable development agenda. In a meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, the foreign… Continue reading Pakistan to continue cooperation with UN human rights machinery: FM
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FM Qureshi, German counterpart discuss bilateral, regional issues
ISLAMABAD, Feb 21 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Annalena Baerbock on Monday exchanged views on the bilateral relations as well as important regional issues. Foreign minister Qureshi, during a telephonic call, said that Germany was a valued, longstanding partner of Pakistan. Pakistan was committed to further… Continue reading FM Qureshi, German counterpart discuss bilateral, regional issues
FM inaugurates projects in consulate in Dubai
ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi visited the Pakistani Consulate in Dubai on Thursday and inaugurated different projects being launched under Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision to facilitate overseas Pakistanis. Upon arrival at the Consulate, the Foreign Minister was welcomed by the ambassador of Pakistan to the United Arab Emirates Afzal… Continue reading FM inaugurates projects in consulate in Dubai
FM Qureshi’s visit to European countries strategically important with fruitful results: Cheng Xizhong
BEIJING, Jan 13 (APP)::Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi recently concluded visit to two European countries including Romania and Spain is strategically important and has achieved fruitful results. This visit fully reflects Pakistan’s transformation from geo-politics to geo-economics, and has expanded broader international space for Pakistan’s sustainable socio-economic development, especially increasing commodity exports and foreign investment.… Continue reading FM Qureshi’s visit to European countries strategically important with fruitful results: Cheng Xizhong
‘Islamabad Declaration’ envisages corruption as major impediment to development
ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP): Participants in an international seminar on Saturday adopted ‘Islamabad Declaration’ recognizing corruption as a major impediment to sustainable development. The declaration stressed upon the need for strengthening of existing national, regional and international legal and human rights mechanisms/institutions to combat corruption and in building resilient systems. The two-day International Seminar on… Continue reading ‘Islamabad Declaration’ envisages corruption as major impediment to development
FM reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to SAARC charter
ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the principles and objectives of the SAARC Charter for the welfare of the people of the region, economic integration and regional prosperity. He said Pakistan believed SAARC could provide a conducive and congenial atmosphere to build economic synergies and transform the… Continue reading FM reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to SAARC charter
FM underlines significance of all inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue
ISLAMABAD, Jun 19 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi while reiterating Pakistan’s abiding interest in a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan said that the only way forward towards peace in Afghanistan was through reconciliation, coexistence and talks among Afghans. Talking to TOLO news, an Afghanistan based Tv channel, he stressed upon future arrangements in the country… Continue reading FM underlines significance of all inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue
Qureshi, Kuwaiti FM stress upon enhanced collaboration
ISLAMABAD, June 19 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Foreign Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs of Kuwait, Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah Saturday discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and stressed the need for enhanced collaboration on issues of mutual interest at regional and international fora. Foreign minister Qureshi welcomed… Continue reading Qureshi, Kuwaiti FM stress upon enhanced collaboration
Pakistan welcomes HRC resolution on Israel’s human rights violations
ISLAMABAD, May 28 (APP): Pakistan on Friday welcomed the adoption of Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC)-led resolution by the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) in response to grave violations of international law and human rights by Israel. “Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people and shares the international community’s expectation for effective implementation… Continue reading Pakistan welcomes HRC resolution on Israel’s human rights violations
FM Qureshi meets UN General Assembly president, Volkan Bozkir
UNITED NATIONS, May 20 (APP): Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday held a meeting with the President of the UN General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir, at the United Nations headquarters in New York today. He thanked the President for his proactive leadership in convening the UN General Assembly Session to discuss the situation in Palestine,… Continue reading FM Qureshi meets UN General Assembly president, Volkan Bozkir
FM to visit Egypt on Feb 16-18
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will pay a visit to Egypt on February 16-18 on the invitation of his counterpart, the Foreign Office said on Monday. During the visit, the Foreign Minister will hold detailed consultations with his Egyptian counterpart and call on other dignitaries. FM Qureshi will also interact with… Continue reading FM to visit Egypt on Feb 16-18
Open balloting to discourage votes’ sale, bring transparency in Senate polls: Qureshi
MULTAN, Feb 06 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday said the Senate polls through open ballot would discourage sale and purchase of votes and bring transparency in the election process. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government wanted to introduce a transparent system which would abolish the avenues of corruption in the Senate polls on permanent basis,… Continue reading Open balloting to discourage votes’ sale, bring transparency in Senate polls: Qureshi
Pakistan urges UNSC to exercise legal, moral authority for implementing Kashmir resolutions
ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP): Pakistan on Friday called upon the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to exercise its legal and moral authority for implementation of its resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir dispute guaranteeing an inalienable right to self-determination. As the country observed annual Kashmir Solidarity Day, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi approached the UNSC President… Continue reading Pakistan urges UNSC to exercise legal, moral authority for implementing Kashmir resolutions
Qureshi urges foreign media to visit both Kashmirs to compare development, rights situations
ISLAMABAD, Feb 05 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday asked the international observers and foreign media to visit both parts of Kashmir for getting first hand information about normalcy at the Pakistan side and the worsening human rights situation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). “I invite the foreign media and… Continue reading Qureshi urges foreign media to visit both Kashmirs to compare development, rights situations
Pakistan will not allow world to forget Kashmir: President
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Thursday while reiterating Pakistan’s firm stance of political, diplomatic and moral support for the people of IIOJK, resolved that the country would not allow the international community forget the Kashmir dispute. Addressing a seminar “Pakistan Stands with Kashmir”, the president said the world community must play a role… Continue reading Pakistan will not allow world to forget Kashmir: President
Turkish FM arrives tomorrow on three-day official visit: FO
ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu will arrive here on Tuesday on a three-day (January 12-14) official visit to Pakistan along with a delegation. During the visirt, the Turkish Foreign Minister will hold bilateral talks with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and call on Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Dr. Arif… Continue reading Turkish FM arrives tomorrow on three-day official visit: FO
DG Strategic Plans Division calls on FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD, Sep 2 (APP): Director General Strategic Plans Division (SPD) called on Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs here on Wednesday. The DG SPD updated the Foreign Minister about the performance of the division. The Foreign Minister lauded the role played by SPD relating to strategic and tactical domain.
