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15th January, 2013
Pakistan does not want to vitiate tense situation along LoC: FO
The Foreign Office spokesman reiterated Pakistan's earlier offer to hold a thorough investigation by the United Nations into the recent LoC violations.
The Foreign Office spokesman reiterated Pakistan's earlier offer to hold a thorough investigation by the United Nations into the recent LoC violations.
4th January, 2013
Cannot confirm Mullah Nazir’s death: FO
However, the Foreign Office spokesman said Pakistan condemns drone attacks on its soil and the issue has been raised at a high level with the US.
However, the Foreign Office spokesman said Pakistan condemns drone attacks on its soil and the issue has been raised at a high level with the US.
26th December, 2012
Overseas missions set for major overhaul
“At least nine career ambassadors serving in missions abroad are set to retire in 2013,” a source said.
“At least nine career ambassadors serving in missions abroad are set to retire in 2013,” a source said.
24th October, 2012
PHC serves notice to Musharraf for allowing drone attacks
Advocate Sabir of the DPC and Foundation for Fundamental Rights had filed a writ petition against the drone attacks in Fata and the killing of innocent people in these attacks.
Advocate Sabir of the DPC and Foundation for Fundamental Rights had filed a writ petition against the drone attacks in Fata and the killing of innocent people in these attacks.
11th October, 2012
Pakistan lodges protest with US against drone strikes
The Foreign Office spokesman said that the US Embassy was informed that the drone strikes on Pakistani territory were a clear violation of International Law and Pakistan's sovereignty.
The Foreign Office spokesman said that the US Embassy was informed that the drone strikes on Pakistani territory were a clear violation of International Law and Pakistan's sovereignty.
11th September, 2012
Blast from the past: remembering 9/11
With two passenger jets hitting the twin towers on Sept 9/11, jitters were also felt at the secretary of the Foreign Affairs’ office.
With two passenger jets hitting the twin towers on Sept 9/11, jitters were also felt at the secretary of the Foreign Affairs’ office.
23rd August, 2012
Pakistan summons senior US diplomat over drone strikes
The US diplomat was informed that the drone strikes were unlawful, against international law and a violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty, said the Foreign Office.
The US diplomat was informed that the drone strikes were unlawful, against international law and a violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty, said the Foreign Office.
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
Pakistan raises cross-border incursions with ISAF, Afghanistan: FO
A Foreign Office spokesman said Monday that the issue of cross-border incursions was under active discussion with the ISAF and the Afghan govt.
A Foreign Office spokesman said Monday that the issue of cross-border incursions was under active discussion with the ISAF and the Afghan govt.
5th May, 2012
US drone attacks violate Pakistan’s territorial integrity: FO
The statement moreover said that the attacks were an obstacle to the normalisation of diplomatic, political and strategic ties between Pakistan and the US.
The statement moreover said that the attacks were an obstacle to the normalisation of diplomatic, political and strategic ties between Pakistan and the US.
16th March, 2012
Foreign Office calls for end to drone strikes
Pakistan's Foreign Office on Friday said that all stakeholders in the Afghan reconciliation process should demonstrate perseverance, patience and sincerity of purpose for long-lasting solution to the issue.
Pakistan's Foreign Office on Friday said that all stakeholders in the Afghan reconciliation process should demonstrate perseverance, patience and sincerity of purpose for long-lasting solution to the issue.
21st February, 2012
Pakistan, India for reducing nuclear accidents
The two countries have agreed to extend a pact on reducing risks of nuclear accidents that could be caused by stockpiles of atomic weapons.
The two countries have agreed to extend a pact on reducing risks of nuclear accidents that could be caused by stockpiles of atomic weapons.
1st January, 2012
Lists of prisoners, nuclear installations exchanged
The two neighbouring countries exchanged the lists simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, said Pakistan’s Foreign Office.
The two neighbouring countries exchanged the lists simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, said Pakistan’s Foreign Office.
23rd July, 2011
Khar says no need for cajoling on militancy
She said Pakistan is pro-actively engaging with neighbouring countries, particularly Afghanistan and India, to achieve sustainable peace in the region.
She said Pakistan is pro-actively engaging with neighbouring countries, particularly Afghanistan and India, to achieve sustainable peace in the region.
16th July, 2011
Pak-India FM talks on schedule: Foreign Office
Foreign Office spokesperson Tehmina Janjua said the Foreign Minister level meeting will be preceded by a meeting of the two foreign secretaries.
Foreign Office spokesperson Tehmina Janjua said the Foreign Minister level meeting will be preceded by a meeting of the two foreign secretaries.
24th June, 2011
Pakistan sceptical about withdrawal plan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan sounded sceptical on Thursday about President Barack Obama’s plans for a phased withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan. The Foreign Office avoided a…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan sounded sceptical on Thursday about President Barack Obama’s plans for a phased withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan. The Foreign Office avoided a…
9th June, 2011
Pakistan plays down Iranian warning on nuclear assets
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan sought on Wednesday to play down Iranian warning that the United States was planning to sabotage its nuclear facilities by emphasising that its…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan sought on Wednesday to play down Iranian warning that the United States was planning to sabotage its nuclear facilities by emphasising that its…
28th May, 2011
Pakistan’s defence installations secure: FO
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokeswoman Tehmina Janjua on Saturday said that there were no differences within the Pakistani leadership, DawnNews reported. During the FO’s weekly briefing,…
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokeswoman Tehmina Janjua on Saturday said that there were no differences within the Pakistani leadership, DawnNews reported. During the FO’s weekly briefing,…
16th May, 2011
US-Pakistan to cooperate on future targets: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said Monday it would work together with the United States on any future operations against high-value targets in the country, in the wake…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said Monday it would work together with the United States on any future operations against high-value targets in the country, in the wake…
15th April, 2011
How the girls got to Mohali
I don’t know if it was the ease with which Pakistan put away the West Indies in the quarter-final or the prospect of watching them…
I don’t know if it was the ease with which Pakistan put away the West Indies in the quarter-final or the prospect of watching them…
