Tag: Foreign office

FM, EU Commissioner discuss legal pathways for migration

BRUSSELS (Belgium), Nov 27 (APP): Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and European Union (EU) Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson met in Brussels on Monday and discussed matters relating to migration. They discussed developments in context of the Migration and Mobility Dialogue, the Foreign Office posted on social media platform X. The two sides agreed… Continue reading FM, EU Commissioner discuss legal pathways for migration

Pakistan defeats India to secure UNESCO vice-chair for 2023-2025 term

ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): In a resounding victory over India, Pakistan on Friday was elected as Vice Chair of the UNESCO Executive Board from the Asia Pacific Group for the 2023-2025 term. The elections were held at the 218th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board in Paris, a Foreign Office press release said. Of the 58-member… Continue reading Pakistan defeats India to secure UNESCO vice-chair for 2023-2025 term

FM Jilani discusses cooperation with envoys of Finland, Nepal, and Qatar

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Thursday held separate meetings with Ambassador Hannu Ripati of Finland, Ambassador Tapas Adhikari of Nepal, and Ambassador Ali bin Mubarak Al-Khater of Qatar. In the meetings, they discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in diverse areas. Ambassador Hannu Ripati of Finland, Ambassador @AdhiTapas of Nepal and Ambassador… Continue reading FM Jilani discusses cooperation with envoys of Finland, Nepal, and Qatar

Durable, sustained Gaza ceasefire critical for relief to Palestinians: FO

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch-File

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch on Thursday said that like the rest of the world, Pakistan impatiently awaited the truce expected to come into effect on Friday and that a durable and sustained ceasefire was critical for bringing the much-needed relief to the Palestinian people. “Like the rest of the… Continue reading Durable, sustained Gaza ceasefire critical for relief to Palestinians: FO

Pakistan, Russia agree to collaborate on counter-terrorism

ISLAMABAD, Nov 17 (APP): Pakistan and Russia have agreed to strengthen collaborative efforts to effectively combat terrorism, underscoring the mutual benefits of such cooperation, the Foreign Office said Friday. The two sides discussed the various forms of radicalization, the spread of terrorist ideologies, and the misuse of information and communication technologies for terrorist purposes, the… Continue reading Pakistan, Russia agree to collaborate on counter-terrorism

Pakistan condemns Israeli bombardment near Jordanian field hospital in Gaza

ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned the bombardment by Israeli Occupation Forces in the surroundings of a Jordanian field hospital in occupied Gaza, resulting in injuries to seven Jordanian staff members. “This inhumane attack is the latest in a series of attacks on hospitals and medical facilities in Gaza and constitutes a… Continue reading Pakistan condemns Israeli bombardment near Jordanian field hospital in Gaza

No weapons sale to Ukraine or Russia as Pakistan maintains “strict” neutrality: FO

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch-File

ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday reaffirmed that it had not sold weapons to Ukraine or Russia as the country had maintained “strict” neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. “I reaffirm what we have said in the past that Pakistan has not sold weapons to Ukraine or to Russia as we have adopted a policy… Continue reading No weapons sale to Ukraine or Russia as Pakistan maintains “strict” neutrality: FO

75 years of Pakistan-Belgium diplomatic ties encompass ‘spirit of solidarity’: FO

ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday said the 75 years of its diplomatic relations with Belgium encompassed the spirit of solidarity and expressed commitment to work with it towards shaping a better world for future generations. A statement by the Foreign Office said the upward trajectory of bilateral relations was deeply embedded in people-to-people… Continue reading 75 years of Pakistan-Belgium diplomatic ties encompass ‘spirit of solidarity’: FO

Repatriation of illegal foreigners to continue without any reconsideration: FO

Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch-File

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday calling the policy on repatriation of illegal foreigners consistent with domestic laws and international norms, reiterated that the process would continue in an orderly and phased manner without any reconsideration. “The policy is very clear… Individuals who are illegals, who do not possess legal documents, who have overstayed… Continue reading Repatriation of illegal foreigners to continue without any reconsideration: FO

Pakistan condemns Israel’s “barbaric” attack on the Jabaliya refugee camp in Gaza

ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday condemned Israel’s barbaric attack on the Jabaliya refugee camp in Gaza that resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries including of women and children. “The attack is the latest in a series of war crimes being perpetrated against the people of Gaza,” the Foreign Office said in a… Continue reading Pakistan condemns Israel’s “barbaric” attack on the Jabaliya refugee camp in Gaza

Decision to deport illegal foreigners in line with sovereign laws, int’l norms: FO

ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP): The Foreign Office on Monday said the decision to deport the illegal foreigners residing in Pakistan was in line with the sovereign domestic laws and international principles. Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in response to a statement by the United Nations High Commissioner (UNHCR), said the decision was “in exercise of Pakistan’s… Continue reading Decision to deport illegal foreigners in line with sovereign laws, int’l norms: FO

Fire in FO building brought under control with no damage to any record: Spox

ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): The “small” fire that erupted in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday night was brought under control causing no damage to “any record of infrastructure”. Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in a statement, said that fire erupted because of the short-circuiting in the equipment being used by… Continue reading Fire in FO building brought under control with no damage to any record: Spox

FM Jilani meets Turkish, Uzbek counterparts; multifaceted cooperation discussed

SHUSHA (Azerbaijan), Oct 10 (APP): Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Tuesday met his counterpart from Turkiye Hakan Fidan and Bakhtiyor Saidov of Uzbekistan, and discussed bilateral ties and the ways to further strengthen cooperation. The meetings were held on the sidelines of Twenty-Seventh ECO Council of Ministers held in Shusha city of Azerbaijan.… Continue reading FM Jilani meets Turkish, Uzbek counterparts; multifaceted cooperation discussed

Pakistan condemns UP CM’s statement about taking back ‘Sindhu’

ISLAMABAD, Oct 9 (APP): Pakistan on Monday condemned the “highly irresponsible” remarks made by the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh about taking back ‘Sindhu’ -the region around the Indus River in Southern Pakistan, saying that the provocative remarks were inspired by the gratuitous assertion of ‘Akhand Bharat.’ “We condemn the highly irresponsible remarks made by… Continue reading Pakistan condemns UP CM’s statement about taking back ‘Sindhu’

Pakistan supports Saudi Arabia’s bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034

ISLAMABAD, Oct 6 (APP): Pakistan on Friday reaffirmed its support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after the country announced its intention to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034. “Following the announcement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of its intention to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034, Pakistan affirms its support for… Continue reading Pakistan supports Saudi Arabia’s bid to host FIFA World Cup 2034

Pakistan extends greetings on Iraq National Day, Korea Foundation Day

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday extended greetings to the people and governments of Iraq and Korea as the two countries celebrated their National Day and Foundation Day respectively. On the occasion of National Day of the Republic of #Iraq, we extend our heartiest felicitations to its people and Government. @PakinIraq @Iraqimofa 🇵🇰🤝🇮🇶 pic.twitter.com/nA6hSxwVLu… Continue reading Pakistan extends greetings on Iraq National Day, Korea Foundation Day

Pakistan greets Germany on annual Unity Day

ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday extended greetings to the people and Government of Germany as the country celebrated annual Unity Day on the day. “On the occasion of German Unity Day of the Federal Republic of Germany, we extend our heartiest felicitations to its people and Government,” the Foreign Office spokesperson said in… Continue reading Pakistan greets Germany on annual Unity Day

Pakistan reaffirms its solidarity with Turkiye

ISLAMABAD, Oct 01 (APP): Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting the Ministry of Internal Affairs of brotherly Turkiye and reaffirmed that it resolutely stood with Turkiye in its fight against the scourge of terrorism. “We pray for the swift and complete recovery of those injured in this heinous attack,” Foreign Office Spokesperson… Continue reading Pakistan reaffirms its solidarity with Turkiye

Pakistan greets China, Nigeria on their national days

ISLAMABAD, Oct 01 (APP): On the occasion of National Day of the People’s Republic of China, Pakistan on Sunday extended the heartiest felicitations to the Chinese people and the government. https://x.com/ForeignOfficePk/status/1708406464375865497?s=20 Separately, it also greeted the people and the government of Federal Republic of Nigeria on the observance of Independence Day on October 1, Foreign… Continue reading Pakistan greets China, Nigeria on their national days

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