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Pakistan to continue supporting just settlement of Kashmir dispute: FO
ISLAMABAD, Mar 9 (APP): Pakistan will continue to extend political, diplomatic and moral support to Kashmiri brothers and sisters for the just and peaceful settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the United Nations Security Council resolutions, said Foreign Office Spokesperson here on Thursday. Speaking about the unending ordeal of the women… Continue reading Pakistan to continue supporting just settlement of Kashmir dispute: FO
23 Pakistanis evacuated from quake-hit Turkiye: FO
ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP): The Foreign Office on Thursday confirmed that 23 Pakistani nationals were evacuated from the quake-hit Turkiye, while no casualties were reported so far. “So far, we have no news of casualty of any Pakistani in Turkiye or Syria,” the Foreign Office spokesperson said at a weekly press briefing. Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra… Continue reading 23 Pakistanis evacuated from quake-hit Turkiye: FO
FO confirms ‘no ban’ by UAE on visas for Pakistanis belonging to ‘specific cities’
ISLAMABAD, Dec 26 (APP): The Foreign Office Spokesperson on Monday confirmed that the United Arab Emirates had not banned or blacklisted the issuance of visas to Pakistanis belonging to specific cities. “We have seen the reports. We can confirm that no such ban is in place by UAE for issuance of visas to Pakistani citizens,”… Continue reading FO confirms ‘no ban’ by UAE on visas for Pakistanis belonging to ‘specific cities’
Pakistan condoles loss of life in tragic accident in Turkiye
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Pakistan Saturday condoled the loss of life in a tragic accident in Turkiye.In a statement, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said, “We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic traffic accident in Gaziantep, Turkiye, resulting in the loss of a number of precious lives and injuries to many more. We seek… Continue reading Pakistan condoles loss of life in tragic accident in Turkiye
Pakistan strongly denounces India’s mischievous move to mark August 14 as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’
ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday strongly denounced the Indian government’s mischievous move of observing ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ on August 14. “It is deplorable that the BJP government, as part of its divisive political agenda, is wantonly attempting to play with the sentiments of the people through distorted interpretation of history,” the Foreign… Continue reading Pakistan strongly denounces India’s mischievous move to mark August 14 as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’
Pakistan condemns India’s continued persecution of Yasin Malik
Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned India’s continued persecution of Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik forcing him to announce hunger strike unto death.
PM, Hina Rabbani Khar discuss Pakistan’s foreign affairs, regional diplomacy
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here on Monday.
FO rejects Indian attempts to link Udaipur murder accused to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday rejected the Indian attempts to malign it by linking the Indian nationals accused of murder which took place in Udaipur city to an organization in Pakistan. “We have seen reports in a segment of the Indian media referring to investigations into the murder case in Udaipur, mischievously seeking… Continue reading FO rejects Indian attempts to link Udaipur murder accused to Pakistan
FS felicitates Somalian ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Apr 7 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood received Somalian Ambassador Khadija Almakhzoumi for farewell call on Thursday and felicitated her on completion of assignment and contribution to promotion of bilateral ties. He thanked Foreign Minister of Somalia’s participation in session of Organization of Islamic Cooperation Council of Foreign Ministers. The Foreign Secretary underlined Somalia’s… Continue reading FS felicitates Somalian ambassador
Pakistan summons Indian diplomat for a demarche over snatching of Ali Geelani’s body
ISLAMABAD, Sep 3 (APP): Pakistan on Friday summoned Indian Charge d’ Affaires to the Foreign Office and conveyed a strong demarche on Indian Occupation Forces’ “callous and inhuman” handling of the mortal remains of the iconic Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani. “It was conveyed that the Indian Occupation Forces’ shameless act of snatching the… Continue reading Pakistan summons Indian diplomat for a demarche over snatching of Ali Geelani’s body
Pakistan concerned about theft of radioactive material in India: FO
ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Spokesman of Foreign Office here on Monday said Pakistan had noted with serious concern yet another report of theft and illicit sale of radioactive material in India. He was responding to media queries regarding another report of theft and illegal possession of radioactive material in India. The Spokesperson of the… Continue reading Pakistan concerned about theft of radioactive material in India: FO
Pakistan rejects Indian defence minister’s baseless allegations
ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (APP): Pakistan on Sunday categorically rejected Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s terrorism-related allegations against Pakistan as completely baseless. The Foreign Office spokesperson, in a statement said that Pakistan had shared incontrovertible evidence with the international community of India‘s state sponsorship of terrorism and subversion against Pakistan. “India uses terrorism as an instrument of… Continue reading Pakistan rejects Indian defence minister’s baseless allegations
Pakistan condemns extrajudicial killings of three more IIOJK youth
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Pakistan on Saturday strongly condemned the extrajudicial killings of three more Kashmir youths in Pulwama area of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). In intensified state-sponsored terrorism against Kashmiris, Indian Occupation Forces have martyred six Kashmiris in the past three days, Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement. He… Continue reading Pakistan condemns extrajudicial killings of three more IIOJK youth
Pakistan lodges complaint with U.S. to probe assault on Dr Aafia Siddiqui
ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Pakistan has lodged a formal complaint with the authorities in the United States to investigate the assault on Dr Aafia Siddiqui in prison, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said Saturday. “We lodged a formal complaint with the relevant U.S. authorities to thoroughly investigate the matter and ensure the safety and well-being of… Continue reading Pakistan lodges complaint with U.S. to probe assault on Dr Aafia Siddiqui
Asim Iftikhar Ahmad appointed new FO Spokesperson
ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 (APP): Senior diplomat Asim Iftikhar Ahmad has been appointed as new Spokesperson of the Foreign Office. Asim Ahmad has replaced Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, who will assume the responisbilities of Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia. A career diplomat, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad was till recently was serving as ambassador to Thailand (June 2017 –… Continue reading Asim Iftikhar Ahmad appointed new FO Spokesperson
Pakistan condemns tear gas shelling on peaceful Muharram procession in IIOJK
ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (APP): Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the use of tear gas shells and firing of warning shots on Muslims taking part in peaceful Muharram procession in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Dozens of Kashmiris have reportedly been detained and journalists have also been subjected to baton charge, the Foreign… Continue reading Pakistan condemns tear gas shelling on peaceful Muharram procession in IIOJK
Pakistan rejects Indian allegations regarding encounter in IIOJK’s Kulgam area
ISLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP):Pakistan on Saturday categorically rejected as “irresponsible and misleading” a statement by the Indian officials leveling false allegations against Pakistan in connection with an encounter in Kulgam area of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). “It is ironic that without any corroboration, the Indian government has once again resorted to leveling… Continue reading Pakistan rejects Indian allegations regarding encounter in IIOJK’s Kulgam area
Pakistan rejects Indian MEA’s denial of involvement in Dasu terrorist attack
ISLAMABAD Aug 14 (APP): The Foreign Office Spokesperson on Saturday categorically rejected the ‘absurd remarks’ by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) denying its involvement in the recent Dasu terrorist attack. “Fully exposed, India typically resorts to sophistry, obfuscation and re-fabrication. Bland denials and regurgitation of a false narrative, however, will not change facts,”… Continue reading Pakistan rejects Indian MEA’s denial of involvement in Dasu terrorist attack
Findings did not corroborate Afghan ambassador’s daughter account: Afghan delegation told
ISLAMABAD, Aug 8 (APP): An Afghan delegation was conveyed that law-enforcement agencies had carried out detailed and thorough investigation into the reported complaint of Afghan ambassador’s daughter and findings on the ground did not corroborate the reported incident by the complainant on July 16. A comprehensive witness account also led to the conclusion that the… Continue reading Findings did not corroborate Afghan ambassador’s daughter account: Afghan delegation told