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27th April, 2013
Seven countries agreed to allow polling, says FO
FO spokesman Aizaz Chaudhry said ECP had short-listed nine countries where polling could be held.
FO spokesman Aizaz Chaudhry said ECP had short-listed nine countries where polling could be held.
19th March, 2013
Pakistani among four arrested for Kashmir attack: Indian police
Police said those arrested over an attack that killed five policemen include a Pakistani member of the militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Police said those arrested over an attack that killed five policemen include a Pakistani member of the militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba.
10th February, 2013
Swiss govt shuts the door on Zardari case
The Swiss case saga has finally ended in favour of President Zardari after Swiss authorities informed the government that a corruption case involving him cannot be reopened in their country on legal grounds.
The Swiss case saga has finally ended in favour of President Zardari after Swiss authorities informed the government that a corruption case involving him cannot be reopened in their country on legal grounds.
25th December, 2012
Pakistan recognises Kosovo
“The Government of Pakistan has decided to accord recognition to the Republic of Kosovo. The decision has been made in accordance with aspirations of the people of Kosovo.”
“The Government of Pakistan has decided to accord recognition to the Republic of Kosovo. The decision has been made in accordance with aspirations of the people of Kosovo.”
9th December, 2012
Pakistan ready to assist Kabul in spy chief attack probe: FO
President Hamid Karzai told newsmen in Kabul earlier that the attacker had come from Quetta and that he would take up the issue with the Pakistani authorities.
President Hamid Karzai told newsmen in Kabul earlier that the attacker had come from Quetta and that he would take up the issue with the Pakistani authorities.
9th November, 2012
FO brings up drone issue in reaction to Obama win
Pak-US relations may lately have turned the corner, but troubles of the past few months were reflected in the Foreign Office’s reaction to President Obama’s re-election, although with a positive spin.
Pak-US relations may lately have turned the corner, but troubles of the past few months were reflected in the Foreign Office’s reaction to President Obama’s re-election, although with a positive spin.
25th October, 2012
Durand Line issue settled and closed: Foreign Office
“Durand Line is the internally recognised border between Pakistan and Afghanistan and it is a closed and settled issue,” said a foreign office spokesman.
“Durand Line is the internally recognised border between Pakistan and Afghanistan and it is a closed and settled issue,” said a foreign office spokesman.
9th September, 2012
No decision on Manmohan Singh’s visit; Pak, India shy away from core issues
S.M Krishna, at the joint press conference, all but said that Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s visit to Pakistan on the invitation of President Zardari was unlikely.
S.M Krishna, at the joint press conference, all but said that Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s visit to Pakistan on the invitation of President Zardari was unlikely.
6th September, 2012
Trilateral talks on safe passage for Taliban willing to join peace process
Pakistan, Afghanistan and the US started talks on modalities of providing safe passage to the Taliban willing to join reconciliation talks.
Pakistan, Afghanistan and the US started talks on modalities of providing safe passage to the Taliban willing to join reconciliation talks.
16th August, 2012
Pakistan reassures nuclear assets in safe hands
The Foreign Office said no foreign troops will be allowed to conduct operation on Pakistani territory, referring to reports of Pak-US joint military action in N.Waziristan.
The Foreign Office said no foreign troops will be allowed to conduct operation on Pakistani territory, referring to reports of Pak-US joint military action in N.Waziristan.
1st August, 2012
Cross-border attacks under discussion with ISAF: FO
The Foreign Office spokesman said that the issue had been raised on several occasions with the International Security Assistance Force as well as the government of Afghanistan.
The Foreign Office spokesman said that the issue had been raised on several occasions with the International Security Assistance Force as well as the government of Afghanistan.
21st July, 2012
Pakistani nationals advised against travelling to Syria
Foreign Office issues statement warning travellers, especially pilgrims, from traveling to Syria.
Foreign Office issues statement warning travellers, especially pilgrims, from traveling to Syria.
14th June, 2012
EU likely to okay trade concessions for Pakistan
The Danish Foreign Minister said that he was looking forward to a positive outcome on in the European Parliament regarding ATP for Pakistan.
The Danish Foreign Minister said that he was looking forward to a positive outcome on in the European Parliament regarding ATP for Pakistan.
8th May, 2012
Allegation about Zawahiri mere conjecture: FO
FO spokesman Moazzam Khan said that “These are all conjectures. If the US has any evidence, information or actionable intelligence, they should share it with us.”
FO spokesman Moazzam Khan said that “These are all conjectures. If the US has any evidence, information or actionable intelligence, they should share it with us.”
18th April, 2012
DCC go-ahead for resetting Pak-US ties
Cessation of drone attacks, demanded by parliament and long viewed as a breach of sovereignty, is missing from the government’s list of priorities.
Cessation of drone attacks, demanded by parliament and long viewed as a breach of sovereignty, is missing from the government’s list of priorities.
17th April, 2012
US appears firm on repairing ties with Pakistan
The two sides would soon be resuming negotiations on a new framework approved by Pakistan’s parliament for conduct of ties.
The two sides would soon be resuming negotiations on a new framework approved by Pakistan’s parliament for conduct of ties.
7th April, 2012
FO has already given statement on Hafiz Saeed issue: PM
The PML-N has its own manifesto and program and the PPP leadership and workers understand that diversity of views is the beauty of democracy.
The PML-N has its own manifesto and program and the PPP leadership and workers understand that diversity of views is the beauty of democracy.
29th March, 2012
Pakistan backs open communication with US
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan called Thursday for open dialogue with the United States even before parliament wraps up a protracted debate on repairing an anti-terror alliance that…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan called Thursday for open dialogue with the United States even before parliament wraps up a protracted debate on repairing an anti-terror alliance that…
22nd March, 2012
Parliament to decide future of Pak-US relations: FO
The Foreign Office said bilateral negotiations will be held with the United States and some of the agreements concluded in the past would be revisited by the parliament.
The Foreign Office said bilateral negotiations will be held with the United States and some of the agreements concluded in the past would be revisited by the parliament.
20th March, 2012
Foreign Office appoints new spokesperson
Pakistan Foreign Office on Tuesday appointed Moazzam Khan as its spokesperson replacing the incumbent Abdul Basit.
Pakistan Foreign Office on Tuesday appointed Moazzam Khan as its spokesperson replacing the incumbent Abdul Basit.
