Experts highlights significance of Youm-e-Takbeer 

ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): A number of former renowned diplomats and experts on Wednesday highlighted the significance of Youm-e-Takbeer and paid tribute to the political leadership, scientists, engineers and others for achieving the historic milestone in the nuclear capability and technology.    The Arms Control & Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies… Continue reading Experts highlights significance of Youm-e-Takbeer 

FS, ambassadors hold briefing session on flood relief efforts in Pakistan

Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood Friday here held a briefing session with Pakistan’s ambassadors and head of missions in various capitals regarding the current calamity faced by the nation due to unprecedented monsoon floods. He highlighted the efforts led by the Government of Pakistan with the help of development partners including the… Continue reading FS, ambassadors hold briefing session on flood relief efforts in Pakistan

FS urges world to press upon India to halt HR abuses, undo demographic changes in IIOJK

ISLAMABAD, Aug 5 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Friday urged the world to press upon India to halt human rights abuses, reverse demographic changes, and Indian actions of August 5, 2019 in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The foreign secretary, talking to the heads of the resident OIC, P5 and EU Missions, also… Continue reading FS urges world to press upon India to halt HR abuses, undo demographic changes in IIOJK

FS reaffirms commitment to strengthen Pakistan, Turkey ties

ISLAMABAD, Jun 20 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood held a farewell meeting with outgoing Turkish Ambassador Ihsan Mustafa Yurdakul here on Monday and discussed matters of mutual interest. According to a tweet of the Foreign Office Spokesperson, the Foreign Secretary thanked the ambassador for his valuable contribution to deepen bilateral ties between Pakistan and Turkey.The… Continue reading FS reaffirms commitment to strengthen Pakistan, Turkey ties

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is being welcome by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood upon his arrival in Ministry of Foreign Affairs

APP65-270422 ISLAMABAD: April 27 - Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is being welcome by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood upon his arrival in Ministry of Foreign Affairs. APP
APP65-270422 ISLAMABAD: APP66-270422 ISLAMABAD: April 27 - Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is being welcome by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood upon his arrival in Ministry of Foreign Affairs. APP

FS, Deputy SG EU discuss situation in Ukraine

ISLAMABAD, Mar 12 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood Saturday held a video call with Deputy Secretary-General European External Action Service Enrique MORA on the Ukrainian situation. The Foreign Secretary reaffirmed Pakistan’s principled position, respect for principles of UN Charter, need for cessation of hostilities, maintenance of humanitarian corridors and provision of humanitarian assistance. The Foreign… Continue reading FS, Deputy SG EU discuss situation in Ukraine

Pak-German bilateral ties growing stronger: FS Sohail Mahmood

ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood Wednesday said that Pakistan and Germany enjoyed close, and cordial relations since establishing the diplomatic ties in 1951 and over the years, these had grown from strength to strength. The foreign secretary was speaking at a launching ceremony of Pakistan-Germany commemorative coin held by the State Bank… Continue reading Pak-German bilateral ties growing stronger: FS Sohail Mahmood

Kenyan HC pays farewell call on FS Mahmood

ISLAMABAD, Feb 16 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood Wednesday received outgoing Kenyan High Commissioner to Pakistan Prof. Bitok for a farewell call. The foreign secretary appreciated Kenyan diplomat’s valuable efforts for the promotion of bilateral ties between the two countries and reaffirmed to further deepen these relations in all fields. The Foreign Office Spokesperson on… Continue reading Kenyan HC pays farewell call on FS Mahmood

Foreign Secretary, Sohail Mahmood and OIC’s Special Envoy for Jammu and Kashmir Yousef Aldoubeay led their respective delegation

APP51-081121 ISLAMABAD: November 08 – Foreign Secretary, Sohail Mahmood and OIC’s Special Envoy for Jammu and Kashmir Yousef Aldoubeay led their respective delegation. APP
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Foreign Secretary, NATO delegation discuss ties

The Foreign Secretary shared Pakistan’s perspective on the latest developments in the region and stressed the importance of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan. He also highlighted Pakistan’s facilitative role in the evacuation of the diplomatic personnel and staff of the embassies and international organizations from Afghanistan. He underlined that the international community must remain positively… Continue reading Foreign Secretary, NATO delegation discuss ties

DG NADRA Col (Retd) Sohail Mahmood listening the complaints of women during an open kachehery on the occasion of International Day of Rural Women at NADRA Regional Office

APP76-151021 SUKKUR: October 15 - DG NADRA Col (Retd) Sohail Mahmood listening the complaints of women during an open kachehery on the occasion of International Day of Rural Women at NADRA Regional Office. APP photo by Nadeem Akhtar
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Foreign Secy outlines Pakistan’s perspective to address climate change challenge

ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood and Tomas Anker Christensen, Climate Ambassador of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark on Tuesday discussed the ways to forge structured engagement on climate change related initiatives and projects. The Foreign Secretary outlined Pakistan’s perspective on addressing the critical issue of Climate Change. He highlighted the… Continue reading Foreign Secy outlines Pakistan’s perspective to address climate change challenge

Foreign Secretary, EU diplomats discuss bilateral ties, situation in Afghanistan

Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood met with the Heads of Mission of the EU member states and EU Delegation here on Friday and discussed matters relating to Pakistan-EU relations and the latest developments in Afghanistan. The Foreign Secretary stressed the importance Pakistan attached to its relations with EU as well as to deepening cooperative ties with… Continue reading Foreign Secretary, EU diplomats discuss bilateral ties, situation in Afghanistan

Int’l community must engage with Afghanistan, offer urgent humanitarian assistance: Foreign Secy

ISLAMABAD, Sep 22 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Wednesday said the international community must engage with Afghanistan and provide humanitarian assistance on an urgent basis to ensure stability of the country. The foreign secretary expressed these views as he received Special Envoys and Representatives of China, Russia and Pakistan on Afghanistan including Ambassadors Yue… Continue reading Int’l community must engage with Afghanistan, offer urgent humanitarian assistance: Foreign Secy

OIC’s IPHRC delegation calls for improved human rights situation in Indian-held Kashmir

The OIC's IPHRC delegation particularly underscored the need to immediately improve the human rights situation in the the territory under Indian occupation and just resolution of Jammu & Kashmir dispute in acc. with UNSC Resolutions.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 5 (APP): A 12-member delegation of the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Thursday underscored the need to immediately improve the human rights situation in the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir. ” The OIS IPHRC delegation particularly underscored the need to immediately improve the human… Continue reading OIC’s IPHRC delegation calls for improved human rights situation in Indian-held Kashmir

Pakistan consistent with ‘Vision East Asia’ policy for strong ties with ASEAN

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ISLAMABAD, July 2 (APP): Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Friday said Pakistan was pursuing a consistent ‘Vision East Asia’ policy to strengthen its partnership with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in all spheres. The Foreign Secretary expressed these views in a keynote address at the Experts Dialogue on ‘Pakistan-ASEAN: Shared Future and the Way… Continue reading Pakistan consistent with ‘Vision East Asia’ policy for strong ties with ASEAN

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