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France, Pakistan agree to join hands for economic revival, reconstruction of flood-hit areas

NEW YORK, Sep 20 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday had a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly here. Besides exchanging views on the enhancement of bilateral relations, the two leaders agreed on mobilizing international support for Pakistan to… Continue reading France, Pakistan agree to join hands for economic revival, reconstruction of flood-hit areas

PM underlines int’l community’s vital support to overcome flood losses

ISLAMABAD, Sep 12 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday underscored that the scale and magnitude of losses in the recent floods were too big to be borne by Pakistan alone and said that the international community’s support was of vital importance. The prime minister expressed these views during a meeting with Ambassador of… Continue reading PM underlines int’l community’s vital support to overcome flood losses

France remains active partner during ICRG Action plan implementation, clarifies Finance Ministry  

  The Finance Ministry on Wednesday clarified that France had been an active partner of Pakistan during the implementation of its International Co-operation Review Group (ICRG) Action Plan and had also provided technical support and guidance to Pakistan. In a statement issued here, the ministry said, it had been noticed that some media outlets published… Continue reading France remains active partner during ICRG Action plan implementation, clarifies Finance Ministry  

Growing Islamophobia causing clash of civilizations: President

  ISLAMABAD, Apr 22 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Thursday said the growing Islamophobia in some European countries, which also triggered recent violent protests in Pakistan, was causing clash of civilizations at a time when the world needed peace. Nobody, in the garb of freedom of expression, had the right to speak or utter… Continue reading Growing Islamophobia causing clash of civilizations: President

Ulema, religious scholars condemn violent TLP protests as un-Islamic

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP): The religious scholars from different schools of thought have strongly condemned the ongoing violent protests by Tehrik-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP), describing them as immoral, inhumane, un-Islamic and unconstitutional. Referring to different Islamic injunctions, the Ulema believed that killing and injuring the police officials, road blockades, violence and disruption of normal life in… Continue reading Ulema, religious scholars condemn violent TLP protests as un-Islamic

President urges France ‘not to entrench discrimination against Muslims into laws’

ISLAMABAD, Feb 20 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Saturday urged the political leadership of France “not to entrench discriminatory attitude against Muslims into laws” and warned that such steps would lead to serious repercussions in the shape of hatred and conflict. “You [France] need to bring people together and not to stamp a religion… Continue reading President urges France ‘not to entrench discrimination against Muslims into laws’

Pakistan denounces Indian fake news about diaspora in France

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 1 (APP): Pakistan on Sunday denounced the fake news being spread by Indian media about the diaspora in France, misreporting any difficulties being faced by them following the recent developments there. Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, in a statement, said that they had noticed some fake news with regard to the Pakistani… Continue reading Pakistan denounces Indian fake news about diaspora in France

ISLAMABAD: October 30 – People moving towards French Embassy while holding protest against French President over his remarks against Islam and publication of caricatures of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) in France. APP photo by Irshad Sheikh

APP52-30 ISLAMABAD: October 30 – People moving towards French Embassy while holding protest against French President over his remarks against Islam and publication of caricatures of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) in France. APP photo by Irshad Sheikh
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ISLAMABAD: October 30 – People moving towards French Embassy while holding protest against French President over his remarks against Islam and publication of caricatures of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) in France. APP photo by Irshad Sheikh

APP51-30 ISLAMABAD: October 30 – People moving towards French Embassy while holding protest against French President over his remarks against Islam and publication of caricatures of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) in France. APP photo by Irshad Sheikh
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Joint strategy to be evolved in OIC meeting on future ties with France: Qureshi

MULTAN, Oct 29 (APP):Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi on Thursday said a joint strategy on future ties with France would be devised in the meeting of Orgainzation of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Talking to the media after attending a rally in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) here, the foreign minister said… Continue reading Joint strategy to be evolved in OIC meeting on future ties with France: Qureshi

Pakistan strongly condemns France church attack: FO

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP): Pakistan has strongly condemned the attack that was carried out inside a church in Nice, France, on Thursday. “We express our condolences on the loss of precious lives and sympathize with the bereaved families,” a Foreign Office statement issued here said. “There is no justification for such acts of violence, in… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns France church attack: FO

Senator Faisal Javed resigns from Pakistan-France Parliamentary Friendship group

Senator Faisal Javed Thursday resigned from Pakistan-France Parliamentary Friendship group in Senate in protest of French President’s remarks to flare up Islamophobia in Europe. The Senator in a letter to the Chairman said such actions by the French President Emmanuel Macron contributed and further invigorated the Islamophobia, pointed out by Prime Minister Imran Khan. He… Continue reading Senator Faisal Javed resigns from Pakistan-France Parliamentary Friendship group

Two documentaries based on expeditions of mountaineers from France, Poland screened in Paris

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 25 (APP): Two documentaries based on the expeditions of mountaineers and paragliders from France and Poland to the high mountainous areas of Pakistan were screened at a film festival in Paris, France on September 23-24. The summer edition of the festival was held at Grand Rex Cinema in Paris. Some of the mountain… Continue reading Two documentaries based on expeditions of mountaineers from France, Poland screened in Paris

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