Tag: Foreign office spokesperson

FO says listing of commercial entities on allegations takes place without sharing evidences

ISLAMABAD, April 20 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesperson on Saturday, commenting upon reports of United States’ decision to impose sanctions against commercial entities on allegations of links with Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme, said that such listings had taken place in the past without sharing any evidence whatsoever. Responding to media queries, the spokesperson, in a press… Continue reading FO says listing of commercial entities on allegations takes place without sharing evidences

Pakistan expresses sympathies over damages caused by heavy rains in Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday offered its heartfelt condolences for the loss of precious lives and livelihoods in Afghanistan, extending its sympathies to the affected families. “The government and people of Pakistan express deepest sympathies and condolences at the loss of precious lives and livelihoods and damage to properties caused by heavy rains… Continue reading Pakistan expresses sympathies over damages caused by heavy rains in Afghanistan

Pakistan denounces fresh round of curbs on Kashmiri political parties

ISLAMABAD, March 19 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday denounced the Indian authorities’ decision to declare the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Freedom League and four factions of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League as “unlawful associations”. It also denounced the decision to extend the ban on Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik faction) for five more… Continue reading Pakistan denounces fresh round of curbs on Kashmiri political parties

Border crossing with Afghanistan, Iran to remain closed on Feb 8: FO Spox

ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (APP): The border crossings with Afghanistan and Iran would remain closed, both for cargo and pedestrians, to ensure full security during the general elections to be held in Pakistan on February 8. Normal operations would resume on February 9, Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in a statement said on… Continue reading Border crossing with Afghanistan, Iran to remain closed on Feb 8: FO Spox

Pakistan slams construction of ‘Ram Temple’ on Babri Mosque’s site

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP): Pakistan on Monday condemned the construction and consecration of the ‘Ram Temple’ on the site of the demolished Babri Mosque in the Indian city of Ayodhya and urged the international community to take cognizance of the growing Islamophobia, hate speech and hate crimes in India. “The United Nations and other relevant… Continue reading Pakistan slams construction of ‘Ram Temple’ on Babri Mosque’s site

Caretaker FM reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to continued engagement, ties with Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 03 (APP): Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to continued engagement and mutually beneficial ties with Afghanistan. He also underscored the importance of addressing all issues of concern to harness the full potential for regional trade and connectivity. The foreign minister received a delegation led by Haji Mullah… Continue reading Caretaker FM reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to continued engagement, ties with Afghanistan

Pakistan condemns banning of another Kashmiri political party

ISLAMABAD, Dec 28 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday condemned the decision of Indian occupation authorities to declare Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarrat Alam faction) [MLJK-MA], as an “unlawful association”, for a period of five years. The party is led by a prominent Kashmiri leader Masarrat Alam Bhatt, who remains imprisoned for a period exceeding 20 years,… Continue reading Pakistan condemns banning of another Kashmiri political party

Pak, Mexico 6th BPC review bilateral ties, multilateral developments

ISLAMABAD, Dc 05 (APP): The 6th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Mexico on Tuesday reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations, regional and multilateral issues. The two sides expressed satisfaction at the cooperation between their delegations at various international organizations and forums especially in the United Nations, and on the question… Continue reading Pak, Mexico 6th BPC review bilateral ties, multilateral developments

Pakistan felicitates KSA on winning bid to host 2030 World Expo

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday felicitated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on winning the bid to host the 2030 World Expo in the capital city of Riyadh with an overwhelming support. “We extend our heartiest congratulations to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on winning the bid to host the 2030 World Expo in… Continue reading Pakistan felicitates KSA on winning bid to host 2030 World Expo

Pakistan voices concerns at unfolding situation in Middle East

ISLAMABAD, Oct 07 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday while voicing concerns about the human cost of the escalating situation in the Middle East, called on the international community to come together for cessation of hostilities, protection of civilians and for a lasting peace in the region. “We are closely monitoring the unfolding situation in the Middle… Continue reading Pakistan voices concerns at unfolding situation in Middle East

Islamabad, New Delhi swap prisoners’ lists under 2008 Agreement on Consular Access

ISLAMABAD July 1 (APP): Consistent with the provisions of the 2008 Agreement on Consular Access, the Government of Pakistan  on Saturday handed over a list of 308 Indian prisoners in Pakistan (42 civilian prisoners and 266 fishermen) to the High Commission of India in Islamabad. The Government of India also handed over the list of Pakistani… Continue reading Islamabad, New Delhi swap prisoners’ lists under 2008 Agreement on Consular Access

12 Pakistanis among survivors of Greece boat disaster: FO

ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (APP): A total of twelve Pakistanis were identified among the survivors of the capsized boat off the coast of Greece, but so far the number and identity of Pakistani nationals among the deceased was not yet verified. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in a press statement on Saturday, said… Continue reading 12 Pakistanis among survivors of Greece boat disaster: FO

Five Pakistanis lost lives in two boat wreck incidents near Italy, Libya: FO spokesperson

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP): At least five Pakistanis were among the people who lost their lives in two different capsized boat incidents off Southern Italy and Libya. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, on her Twitter handle, announced that they could confirm with great sorrow that two Pakistanis had lost their lives in the tragic… Continue reading Five Pakistanis lost lives in two boat wreck incidents near Italy, Libya: FO spokesperson

Pakistan strongly condemns act of desecration of Holy Quran in Denmark

ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday condemned in the strongest terms the senseless and deeply offensive act of desecration of the Holy Quran in Denmark, by the same Islamophobe who committed a similar act in Sweden a few days ago.“This repetition of the vile act leaves little doubt in the minds of Muslims around… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns act of desecration of Holy Quran in Denmark

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