Thursday, March 18, 2010

‘Foreign Affairs’ News

PML-N urges govt to revisit foreign policy

PML-N urges govt to revisit foreign policy

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 11:37

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has urged the government to revisit its ‘single-track foreign policy’ which, it says, is damaging national interests. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, Leader of the Opposition in the ...

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India’s evidence against Hafiz Saeed insufficient: FO

India’s evidence against Hafiz Saeed insufficient: FO

Thursday, August 6, 2009 17:03

The foreign office on Thursday said information provided by India has not strengthened the case against Jamaatud Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed. Speaking to reporters in Islamabad, foreign office spokesman Abdul Basit said the documentation provided ...

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Indian statement inconsistent with diplomatic norms: FO

Indian statement inconsistent with diplomatic norms: FO

Saturday, July 25, 2009 11:01

Pakistan Friday took serious notice of the remarks of Indian Junior External Affairs Minister Shashi Tharoor extrapolating irrelevant conditions and insinuations to the joint statement issued following meeting between the prime ministers of two countries ...

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Foreign office brushes aside US allegations

Foreign office brushes aside US allegations

Monday, July 20, 2009 11:50

The Foreign Office spokesman, Abdul Basit, on Sunday termed as baseless the US allegations regarding the presence of culprits involved in terror incidents in US and India in Pakistan. Reacting to the statement given by US Secretary of ...

Pakistan denies sharing nuke information with US

Pakistan denies sharing nuke information with US

Thursday, May 7, 2009 16:57

Pakistan on Thursday has denied the US media reports which claimed Pakistan has shared its nuclear weapons information with US. Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit while giving weekly briefing to media here said Abdul Basit termed such news ...

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Pakistan urges world community not to link terrorism with one country

Pakistan urges world community not to link terrorism with one country

Sunday, April 19, 2009 10:47

Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit on Saturday urged the international community not to link terrorism with one state and specific community without any investigation and evidence. Talking to state TV, he said, “It is our request to the ...

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UN to Begin Talks on Security Council Reforms

UN to Begin Talks on Security Council Reforms

Sunday, February 15, 2009 13:31

The United Nations General Assembly is set to begin next week serious negotiations aimed at reshaping the size and membership of the Security Council and making it more democratic and ...

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No comments require on AQ Khan’s release: Foreign office

No comments require on AQ Khan’s release: Foreign office

Saturday, February 7, 2009 12:07

Foreign Office on Friday said that Islamabad High Court's order declaring Dr Qadeer Khan a free man is an explicit decision of the court and does not require any comments. To a query regarding his security, the ...

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Pakistan condemns Israeli raids in Gaza

Pakistan condemns Israeli raids in Gaza

Monday, December 29, 2008 11:13

Pakistan has condemned Israeli air attacks against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, calling them ‘counterproductive’ and urging a stop to the violence. More than 300 people have died in the Palestinian territory since early Saturday, when Israel ...

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Implementation of UN resolutions obligatory for Pakistan: FO

Implementation of UN resolutions obligatory for Pakistan: FO

Wednesday, December 24, 2008 12:08

By implementing the UN Security Council resolution 1267, Pakistan as a responsible member of the UN has fulfilled its international obligations. Commenting on the reports in a section of the local media regarding Pakistan-China relations and the listing ...

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