Pak envoy to Australia meets Squadron Leader RAAF (retd)

ISLAMABAD, Jan 22 (APP):Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri on Monday met Squadron Leader RAAF (Retd) John Burgess and Mrs Burgess in Canberra. During the meeting the discussed matters relating to mutual concerns. “Mr Burgess served as UN Military Observer in Kashmir from 1963 to 1965. Australia was one of the founding contributors… Continue reading Pak envoy to Australia meets Squadron Leader RAAF (retd)

National women’s cricket team hosted at Pakistan House in Australia

CANBERRA (Australia), Jan 30 (APP): High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri hosted a dinner in the honour of Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team at Pakistan House, Canberra. The team is visiting Australia for a One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty-Twenty Internationals (T20s) Series. During their tour, the team played three ODIs and three T20s against… Continue reading National women’s cricket team hosted at Pakistan House in Australia

Pak, Saudi delegations meet to discuss bilateral ties: spokesperson

ISLAMABAD, July 26 (APP): Senior high-level delegations of Pakistan and Saudi Arabia met here Monday to discuss the bilateral relations, in a run-up to the visit of Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, on his twitter handle, posted that… Continue reading Pak, Saudi delegations meet to discuss bilateral ties: spokesperson

Remaining 23 Pakistani prisoners to be repatriated soon from Saudi Arabia: FO Spokesperson

ISLAMABAD, July 21 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri Wednesday said with 62 out of 85 Pakistani prisoners already repatriated from Saudi Arabia upon waiver of their sentences, the remaining 23 will also be brought back soon. “As directed by the Prime Minister, we have so far repatriated 62 individuals out of total 85,… Continue reading Remaining 23 Pakistani prisoners to be repatriated soon from Saudi Arabia: FO Spokesperson

Work on Dasu hydropower project to resume soon: FO spokesperson

ISLAMABAD, July 18 (APP): Spokesperson Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri Sunday said that work on Dasu hydropower project would resume soon as both Pakistan and China remained committed to the timely completion of this project and others being undertaken with Chinese cooperation. Responding to media queries regarding a notification by the Chinese company,… Continue reading Work on Dasu hydropower project to resume soon: FO spokesperson

Pakistan warns India any further step on IIOJK to imperil region’s peace

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ISLAMABAD, June 17 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday warned India to refrain from any further steps regarding Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), saying that it could “imperil the regional peace and security”. Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri at a weekly press briefing said India must revisit its unlawful and destabilizing actions in IIOJK… Continue reading Pakistan warns India any further step on IIOJK to imperil region’s peace

Taekwondo team has made Pakistan proud: FO Spox

ISLAMABAD, June 15 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri on Tuesday said Pakistan Taekwondo team had made the country proud on winning the silver medal in Asian Taekwondo Championship in Beirut. “Delighted to see team Pakistan win silver medal in the team Poomsae event at the Asian Taekwondo Championship in Beirut,” the FO Spokesperson… Continue reading Taekwondo team has made Pakistan proud: FO Spox

Pak-origin family’s killing in Canada manifests rise of Islamophobia: FO Spox

ISLAMABAD, June 8 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condeming the killing of a Pakistan-origin family in Canada said the tragic incident was yet another manifestation of the systematic rise in Islamophobia. In response to media queries, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said such incidents reinforced the imperative for the international community to work together for interfaith… Continue reading Pak-origin family’s killing in Canada manifests rise of Islamophobia: FO Spox

New Delhi based diplomats’ planned visit to IIOJK aimed at diverting int’l attention from HR violations : FO

ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): Describing Indian planning of arranging another visit for New Delhi based diplomats to the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir as “smokescreen”, Pakistan on Monday said it was aimed at diverting international attention from India’s egregious human rights violations in the IIOJK. “We have seen reports regarding India planning another ‘visit’… Continue reading New Delhi based diplomats’ planned visit to IIOJK aimed at diverting int’l attention from HR violations : FO

UNMT’s report vindicates Pakistan’s position on threats posed by Afghanistan-based terror groups: FO

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (APP): Pakistan on Sunday expressing firm resolve to fight terrorism said the report of UN Analytical and Monitoring Team (UNMT) vindicated the country’s longstanding position on threats posed by terrorist groups in Afghanistan. Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri in responce to media queries on release of the 27th UNMT report mentioned… Continue reading UNMT’s report vindicates Pakistan’s position on threats posed by Afghanistan-based terror groups: FO

No change in Pakistan’s principled position on Jammu and Kashmir dispute: FO

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ISLAMABAD, Feb 5 (APP):Pakistan on Friday said there was no change in its principled position on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute that remains anchored in the relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. “Pakistan remains firmly committed to the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute through free and impartial plebiscite under the UN auspices… Continue reading No change in Pakistan’s principled position on Jammu and Kashmir dispute: FO

EU DisInfoLab’s report exposed India’s malicious agenda, substantiated Pakistan’s position: FO

ISLAMABAD, Dec 10 (APP): Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemning India’s “reprehensible tactics” said publication report by EU DisinfoLab only substantiated Pakistan’s position in front of the International community. Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri at a weekly press briefing here at Ministry of Foreign Affairs said India’s attempts to malign Pakistan had once again been… Continue reading EU DisInfoLab’s report exposed India’s malicious agenda, substantiated Pakistan’s position: FO

Pakistan to continue exposing India, not let world be misled by propaganda: FO Spokesperson

ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP): Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, describing the purported briefing by Indian Ministry of External Affairs as “yet another attempt to mischievously implicate Pakistan in some alleged planned attack in the IIOJK”, said on Tuesday that Pakistan would continue exposing India and not let the world community be misled by the… Continue reading Pakistan to continue exposing India, not let world be misled by propaganda: FO Spokesperson

World viewing Pakistan as ‘solution, not problem’ as India’s narrative successfully countered: FM

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Monday said with robust foreign policy and effective counter-propaganda strategy, Pakistan had successfully nullified India’s propaganda on Kashmir and Afghanistan at global platform. “Today, the world sees Pakistan as a solution not a problem, thanks to the government’s intense counter-narrative against India in correcting the… Continue reading World viewing Pakistan as ‘solution, not problem’ as India’s narrative successfully countered: FM

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