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Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif is paying a four day visit to Russian Federation from today at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. During his stay in Moscow, the Foreign Minister will hold official talks with his Russian counterpart. The two sides would deliberate upon the entire spectrum of bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. The visit would provide opportunity to explore ways and means to further strengthen cooperation in political, economic, trade and investment, defence, education and cultural fields. Russia enjoys a special place in Pakistan’s foreign policy. The relations between…

Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to continue to work together for further strengthening bilateral relations. The consensus was expressed at a meeting between Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal and UK’s Minister of State for Commonwealth and UN Lord Tariq Ahmad in London. Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan as a founding member of the Commonwealth, shares and promotes its core values of democracy, human rights and peace. He also emphasized the need to further enhancing the role of the organization in future, particularly in the area of intra-Commonwealth trade. Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan greatly appreciates UK’s development…

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi will represent Pakistan in the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. According to Foreign Office, the Prime Minister will participate in a number of important events and hold bilateral meetings with world leaders and Chairpersons and CEOs of fifteen leading multinational organizations from the US, Europe, China and Japan. He will interact with Heads of States and Governments in a Special Session of the Informal Group of World Economic Leaders. He will also participate in a WEF session titled “the Belt and Road Impact” being held tomorrow. The Prime Minister will…

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council is planning to visit Afghanistan for an update of the situation in war-torn Afghanistan, Kazakhstan’s UN Ambassador Kairat Umarov said. He told reporters that he hopes to lead the council mission but wouldn’t discuss the timing. US National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster on Tuesday briefed ambassadors of the 15-member council in New York following a series of high-profile US visits to Afghanistan, including Vice President Mike Pence last month. “We think it’s important for Security Council members to get the update of the situation from the ground,” Umarov, the council’s president for this month,…

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Special Services Group Headquarters in Cherat on Thursday. Upon arrival, the Prime Minister laid floral wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada. He was briefed about SSG organization, capabilities and performance. Addressing the officers and jawans of SSG, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi wholeheartedly appreciated the performance of the elite force and its contributions against terrorism. He paid rich tribute to the martyrs of Special Services Group and the armed forces whose sacrifices have restored peace in Pakistan. On the occasion, the Special Services Group demonstrated skills and operational capabilities. The Prime…

Talking to a news channel, he said seeking common solution for reducing the gap emerged after the US President Donald Trump tweet, will be imperative for both the countries to move forward. The Spokesperson said China, Turkey and other countries have also given statement in favour of Pakistan for playing role in war against terrorism. He said Pakistan held good relations with these countries. Commenting on the matter of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav, Dr. Muhammad Faisal said Kulbushan Jadhav had confessed his crime and involvement in the subversive and terrorist incidents. He said many other people who had links with…

Pakistan has always supported all peace initiatives for Afghanistan and is committed to peace and stability of the region. This was stated by National Security Adviser Nasser Khan Janjua, while talking to British Ambassador to Afghanistan Sir Nicholas Kay along with British High Commissioner to Pakistan Thomas Drew in Islamabad today (Wednesday). Matters pertaining to regional peace, security and stability with reference to evolving political and security situation in Afghanistan were discussed. National Security Advisor explained the complexities of the perpetual conflict and highlighted the role played and contributions made by Pakistan to fight the menace of terrorism. The Ambassador…

Chairman Parliamentary Committee on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Mushahid Hussain says CPEC is all about cooperation and connectivity not just between Pakistan and China but also among countries of the region, including Afghanistan and Central Asia. He was talking to new Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing in Islamabad on Monday. Mushahid Hussain said Yao Jing knows Pakistan and the region very well, and expressed hope that during his tenure, Pakistan-China relations will be further consolidated and CPEC will make more rapid progress. Yao Jing said CPEC will enter a new era of all round development this year. Mushahid Hussain also…

Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain says Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Talking to Federal Minister of Energy, Mining and Industry of Bosnia and Herzegovina Mr. Nermin Dzendic, in Islamabad on Monday, he said Pakistan takes great pride in moral, diplomatic and material support extended to Bosnia during the 1990s. On the occasion, Rana Tanveer Hussain briefed the delegation about the facilities produced by Karachi Shipyard, NRTC, PAC and other DP Establishments.

Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has expressed surprise over US remarks on minorities’ rights in Pakistan and said that all citizens enjoy equal rights in the country. He was addressing a ceremony of the Hindu community at Gothki on Saturday. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said the constitution of Pakistan guarantees equal rights to all the citizens and the minorities enjoy complete freedom in the country. He said it is the responsibility of the government to guarantee security and protection of minorities. He said we are proving through our actions that Pakistan is an independent state where all the citizens are living…