FM highlights effectiveness of reforms, approaches in face of fast changing world

ISLAMABAD, July 19 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday stressed upon adoption of new diplomatic approaches in the fast changing world and expressed the hope that the recently introduced change management reforms in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would bring further efficiency, accountability, agility and dynamism. Addressing a ceremony at the Ministry of… Continue reading FM highlights effectiveness of reforms, approaches in face of fast changing world

‘Share Pakistan Portal’ launched for MoFA’s improved targeted communication with over 100 missions abroad

ISLAMABAD, May 17 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday launched the ‘Share Pakistan Portal’, a digital repository for an improved targeted communication between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its over 100 diplomatic missions abroad. In his remarks on the launch event in collaboration with National Information Technology Board (NITB), the foreign minister… Continue reading ‘Share Pakistan Portal’ launched for MoFA’s improved targeted communication with over 100 missions abroad

President asks MoFA to expose Indian designs behind planned G-20 Summit

President Dr Arif Alvi-File

ISLAMABAD, May 2 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to intensify its efforts to expose India’s nefarious designs and ulterior motives behind its planned move to hold the G-20 Summit in the UN-recognized disputed territory of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The president expressed… Continue reading President asks MoFA to expose Indian designs behind planned G-20 Summit

PM directs MoFA to remain fully engaged with US for Dr Aafia’s early release

ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday instructed the Foreign Ministry to remain fully engaged with the US Government and Pakistan’s Mission in Washington, for Dr. Aafia Siddiqui’s well-being and for her early release. The matter was discussed as Dr Aafia’s sister Dr Fowzia Siddiqui called on the prime minister here. Dr.… Continue reading PM directs MoFA to remain fully engaged with US for Dr Aafia’s early release

India requires to answer questions over its conduct as nuclear state: FO spokesperson

ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesperson on Wednesday said the firing of BrahMos nuclear capable missile into Pakistan’s territory on 9 March, had raised several questions about India’s conduct as a nuclear state including, whether it was actually an accident. “India also needs to answer questions about the underlying intentions, technical features and reliability… Continue reading India requires to answer questions over its conduct as nuclear state: FO spokesperson

Hina Rabbani Khar, Belgian envoy discuss bilateral ties, other important matters

ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (APP): Ambassador of Belgium in Pakistan Charles Delogne called on Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar here on Wednesday. They took stock of bilateral relations while stressing the need for further enhancing trade and investment ties. Important regional and global matters were also discussed, a press release issued by… Continue reading Hina Rabbani Khar, Belgian envoy discuss bilateral ties, other important matters

Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack in Istanbul

FO

ISLAMABAD, Nov 13 (APP): Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack in Istanbul which resulted in loss of precious lives. “Pakistan firmly stands with the brotherly people of Turkiye in the fight against the scourge of terrorism. We are convinced that the resolute Turkish people will foil any attempts to undermine peace and… Continue reading Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack in Istanbul

Khar stresses sustained int’l engagement with Afghan interim government

ISLAMABAD, Nov 10 (APP): Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Thursday in a meeting with Special Representative of the President of Iran on Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi Ghomi stressed sustained engagement of the international community with the interim Afghan government to ensure wellbeing and prosperity of the Afghan people. Reaffirming Pakistan’s abiding… Continue reading Khar stresses sustained int’l engagement with Afghan interim government

MoS meets US Director Office of Foreign Assistance

ISLAMABAD, Nov 9 (APP): Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar met Director, Office of Foreign Assistance in the US State Department Dafna H. Rand. She thanked the US for its valuable support in the aftermath of recent devastating floods, Foreign Office Spokesperson said on Twitter handle on Wednesday.

Pakistan to launch 2022 Pakistan Floods Response Plan on Tuesday

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): The “2022 Pakistan Floods Response Plan (FRP)” is being jointly launched by the Government of Pakistan and the United Nations (UN) on 30 August 2022, simultaneously in Islamabad and Geneva. According to the Foreign Office, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will deliver the keynote address at the launch event being hosted… Continue reading Pakistan to launch 2022 Pakistan Floods Response Plan on Tuesday

MOFA, Khawrizmi Science Society to establish science laboratories

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Khwarizmi Science Society announced partnership for establishment of science laboratories in selected public sector schools. In a ceremony held on Friday at the Foreign Office, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and General Secretary Khwarizmi Science Society Dr. Sabieh Anwar for… Continue reading MOFA, Khawrizmi Science Society to establish science laboratories

MOFA officials pay musical tribute on 75th anniversary of Independence Day 

SLAMABAD, Aug 14 (APP): On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Pakistan’s Independence, officers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) came together to pay a heartfelt musical tribute to the homeland.   The Officers re-recorded the iconic milli naghma (national song) penned by Kaleem Usmani and sung by Mehdi Hassan, “Yeh Watan tumhara hai… Continue reading MOFA officials pay musical tribute on 75th anniversary of Independence Day 

Saudi delegation arrives in Islamabad for OIC special moot on Afghanistan

Saudi delegation arrives in Islamabad for OIC special moot on Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 17 (APP):A delegation from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) arrived here early on Friday to attend the 17th extraordinary session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), being held in the capital on December 19. The delegation was comprised of Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Saud al-Kabir, head… Continue reading Saudi delegation arrives in Islamabad for OIC special moot on Afghanistan

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