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Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi told a session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Sunday that Israel’s crimes against humanity should not escape accountability and called for immediate steps to stop the ongoing aggression against the Palestinian people and their properties.During a virtual session of the OIC Executive Committee, he raised four points, which are reflective of Pakistan’s stance on the violence by Israel against Palestinians.According to a statement by the Foreign Office, the foreign minister said that firstly, it is imperative that the international community protect the Palestinians against the blatant and illegal use of…

The Pakistani army chief General bajwa visits Afghanistan and offered Islamabad’s support for the Afghanistan peace process in a meeting with President Ashraf Ghani in Kabul on Monday in growing violence as the United States withdraws its troops. Britain’s chief of defense staff also attended the meeting. Pakistan is a key player in moves to resolve the conflict between the Western-backed government and the Taliban insurgents. In the past, Islamabad has been accused of harboring the Taliban but in recent years Washington and other Western powers have acknowledged its efforts. To push the militant group to take part in peace…

Japan Pakistan trade increased exponentially as compared to previous year. Pakistan’s exports to Japan have jumped by 40% in the first quarter (Jan – Mar) of 2021 compared to the last quarter of 2020 i.e. (Oct – Dec). The increase is more than 47% when compared to the same period last year i.e. Jan – Mar 2020. These trade figures have been released recently by Japan’s Ministry of Finance.This trend highlights that Pakistan is coming out of the challenges to international trade posed by the current pandemic. Covid related limitations had brought a slight negative impact on trade between Pakistan…

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday welcomed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s statement that Saudi Arabia wants good relations with Iran. “We welcome the KSA initiative for peace with Iran. Iran is our neighbour and KSA our closest friend. This peace initiative will strengthen the Muslim Ummah,” Imran Khan said in a tweet. Saudia and Iran In a televised interview late on Tuesday, Prince Mohammed struck a conciliatory tone towards Iran, saying he sought “good” relations. “Iran is a neighboring country, and all we aspire for is a good and special relationship with Iran”, he said. “We do not…

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday reached the Iranian capital of Tehran. On a three-day official visit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said in a statement.Upon reaching the neighbouring country, Shah Mehmood Qureshi was welcomed by the adviser to the Iranian foreign minister. The director-general of the Iranian Foreign Ministry was also there for receiving.Shah Mehmood Qureshi will meet the President of Iran Hassan Rouhani, the Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and the Speaker of the Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.According to the statement, during the delegation-level talks, the two foreign ministers would review bilateral relations with a view…

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi will embark on a three-day official visit to the UAE today. During the visit, the Foreign Minister will meet his counterpart, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other UAE dignitaries. The Foreign Minister will also meet Pakistani diaspora and interact with local and international media.The Foreign Minister will hold consultations with the UAE’s leadership on all areas of bilateral cooperation including collaboration in trade and investment, job opportunities for Pakistani workforce and the welfare of Pakistani diaspora. He will also discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest. The UAE is…

The ninth Ministerial Conference of the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process (HoA-IP) is underway in Dushanbe, Tajikstan with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi leading the Pakistani delegation.Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Tuesday that apart from Pakistan there was no other nation that can claim to have “immutable bonds with Afghanistan” adding Islamabad is more “desirous of peace and progress” in the war-torn country.Apart from the foreign minister, the Pakistani delegation includes Foreign Secretary Sohail Mehmood, Pakistan’s Ambassador in Tajikistan Imran Haider and senior officers of the Foreign Office.Qureshi, while his speech at the ninth Ministerial Conference of the Heart…

The Embassy organized a function at the Chancery premises to observe National Day Celebrations of Pakistan. Many participants attended the event including members of Pakistani community and members from the civil society, says a press release received here today from Tunisia. Programme of the event included flag hoisting ceremony, reading out messages of the President, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister of Pakistan and key note address by the Charge d’ Affaires (a.i) of Pakistan to Tunisia.The Speaker welcomed the members of Pakistani community and thanked them for their participation. In his remarks, he highlighted the significance of the…

The government of Pakistan on appointed Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu as the new Chief of the Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force as Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan is set to retire on Thursday. The incoming air chief hails from Sadh village in Punjab’s Gujrat district and is presently serving as Deputy Chief of Air Staff Admin at the Air Headquarters in Islamabad.Chief Babar Sidhu joined GD (Pilot) branch of the PAF in 1986 as a fighter pilot. He has also served in fighter squadrons, operational airbases and regional commands. He attended Combat Commanders School, Air War…

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi held delegation-level talks with the Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan, Dr. Abdulaziz Kamilov. They exchanged views on improvement of economic cooperation, mutual support in international fora, regional connectivity and tourism promotion.Outlining the vision of “Naya Pakistan” centered around economic security, the Foreign Minister underlined the importance of shifting focus from geo-politics to geo-economics, to advance the goals of national economic development.The two Foreign Ministers expressed satisfaction at the progress achieved in advancing rail connectivity between the two countries and agreed on early completion of Trans-Afghan railway project. Foreign Minister Qureshi emphasized the importance of direct…