Thursday, January 8, 2009

‘Foreign Affairs’ News

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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PML-N chides Foreign Office over UN resolution

PML-N chides Foreign Office over UN resolution

Monday, December 15, 2008 12:12

The PML-N coordinator for foreign affairs, Muhammed Mehdi, has held the Foreign Office responsible for the Security Council resolution banning some Pakistani welfare and relief organisations while linking them to terrorist networks. The PML-N leader also condemned the ...

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Qureshi, Miliband discuss regional situation

Qureshi, Miliband discuss regional situation

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 12:02

Foreign Secretary David Miliband said Wednesday that his country would extend cooperation to Pakistan in various economic, social and other fields. Talking to joint press conference after the meeting along with Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi, ...

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Any aggression against country to be dealt with iron hand: Asfandyar

Any aggression against country to be dealt with iron hand: Asfandyar

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 11:46

ANP Central President and Chairman Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Asfandyar Wali Khan said on Monday that any aggression against the country would be strongly confronted and no body would be allowed to challenge the writ of ...

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Pakistani experts due to inspect Baglihar dam

Pakistani experts due to inspect Baglihar dam

Monday, October 20, 2008 11:53

Pakistani water experts led by Indus Water Commissioner Jamaat Ali Shah would visit the site of Baglihar Dam in Indian occupied Kashmir on Monday (today) to inspect its operational mechanism and hold dialogue with the Indian authorities. Baglihar ...

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Pak will never compromise on water issue: FM Qureshi

Pak will never compromise on water issue: FM Qureshi

Saturday, October 18, 2008 16:06

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday said Pakistan will not compromise on its share of water from India under the Indus Water Treaty. Addressing a joint press conference with Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Shaukat Tareen ...

 Pak wants India to compensate it over loss of river water

Pak wants India to compensate it over loss of river water

Monday, October 13, 2008 13:52

Pakistan has said it would seek damages from India for the loss of 0.2 million acre feet of waters due to the alleged blocking of the Chenab river flow to fill the Baglihar dam and threatened to ...

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Pakistan hopeful for release of Afia: FO

Pakistan hopeful for release of Afia: FO

Saturday, October 11, 2008 11:42

Pakistan Friday expressed the hope that Dr. Afia Siddiqui would be released very soon as the Pakistan government has been making sincere efforts in this regard. Foreign Office spokesman Muhammad Sadiq in his weekly briefing said a Senate ...

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US not allowed to conduct raids inside Pakistan: Qureshi

US not allowed to conduct raids inside Pakistan: Qureshi

Friday, September 19, 2008 15:21

MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said government had clearly conveyed its viewpoint to Admiral Mullen. Talking to media persons in Multan, Foreign Minister Qureshi said Mullen had assured us of respecting ...