Pakistan cannot recognize Israel unless a just settlement of the Palestine issue is found: MoFA spokesperson on November 26, 2020Pakistan Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhary addressed a media briefing where he talked about recent developments including the prime minister’s visit to Afghanistan, Pakistan-India relations particularly with respect to Kashmir, and the issue of recognizing Israel. Commenting on the speculations regarding the recognition of Israel by Pakistan, Zahid Hafeez Chaudhary strongly reiterated that there […]
Pakistan hosted the Inaugural Meeting of SAARC Planning Ministers on November 26, 2020Pakistan hosted the Inaugural Meeting of SAARC Planning Ministers on the theme ‘Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in South Asia: Shaping SARRC Vision 2030. Pakistan hosted the Inaugural Meeting of SAARC Planning Ministers on the theme: ‘Shaping the SAARC Vision 2030’ in virtual mode. All Member States and the SAARC Secretary General, Esala Ruwan […]
Indian Chargé dˊAffaires summoned to Register Pakistan’s Strong Protest Over Ceasefire Violations by India: FO on November 26, 2020The Indian Chargé dˊAffaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday to register Pakistan’s strong protest over ceasefire violations by the Indian occupation forces along the Line of Control (LoC) on 25th November 2020, resulting in the shahadat of an innocent civilian. Due to indiscriminate and unprovoked firing by the Indian occupation […]
Foreign Minister addressed the 2020 Afghanistan Conference: FO on November 26, 2020Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi led Pakistan’s delegation at the 2020 Afghanistan Conference, co-hosted by Finland, Afghanistan and UNAMA and held virtually from Geneva, Switzerland. Addressing the Conference, the Foreign Minister termed Pakistan as a major stakeholder and the largest beneficiary of peace in Afghanistan. He apprised the international community about Pakistan’s constructive contribution […]
World Economic Forum to hold Country Strategy Dialogue on Pakistan on November 24, 2020Tomorrow on 25 November, the World Economic Forum (WEF) will organiz a Country Strategy Dialogue (CSD) on Pakistan. Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate the CSD and participate in an interactive dialogue with the President of WEF, Mr. Børge Brende, and Chairpersons and CEOs of leading global corporations and WEF partner companies. Subsequent sessions of […]
Pakistan has vehemently denied recognizing Israel: Foreign Affairs Spokesperson on November 24, 2020Pakistan Foreign Affairs Spokesman Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry has said that Pakistan’s recognition of Israel is out of the question. In a statement on Tuesday Spokesperson said that Ministry of Foreign Affairs categorically rejected baseless speculation regarding possibility of recognition of the State of Israel by Pakistan. The Spokesperson underlined that the Prime Minister’s statements in […]
EU provides €10 million support for refugees and Pakistanis impacted by COVID-19 on November 24, 2020Assistance will help UNHCR mitigate short-term and medium-term impact of COVID-19 pandemic on refugees and Pakistani host communities. The European Union (EU) is providing €10 million to significantly boost UNHCR’s assistance for Afghan refugees and their host communities in Pakistan. The funding will focus on mitigating the short and medium-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Pakistan welcomes the release of Pakistani prisoners in Afghanistan: FO on November 24, 2020Pakistan welcomes the decree by President Ashraf Ghani for the release of Pakistani prisoners in Afghanistan who have completed their terms but remain incarcerated due to non-payment of fines and those with upto or less than one month remaining in their prison terms. Pakistan appreciates this humanitarian gesture which will provide relief to the individuals […]
9.487 Ton drugs destroyed in central drug burning ceremony by ANF on November 23, 2020Anti Narcotics Force organized Central Drug Burning Ceremony on Monday at Islamabad. Muhammad Azam Khan Swati Federal Minister of Narcotics Control graced the occasion as Chief Guest. Other prominent participants included Federal Secretary Ministry of Narcotics Control, DG ANF Pakistan, Foreign Dignitaries. Officials of Law Enforcement Agencies, High Ranking Military and Civil Administration. Heads of […]
6,468 vehicles fined over wrong parking on November 23, 2020Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) fined 6,468 vehicles over wrong parking during ongoing year and also impounded most of them in police stations creating problems in smooth flow of traffic. According to details, Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Farrukh Rasheed reviewed arrangements to ensure smooth flow of traffic in the city. He was told that 6,468 […]