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FM Dar arrives in Brussels to attend Nuclear Energy Summit

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FM Dar

BRUSSLES: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived here to attend the First Nuclear Energy Summit on Thursday.

He was received by Ambassador of Pakistan to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Amna Baloch.

Besides participating in the Summit, Foreign Minister Dar will hold bilateral meetings with leaders and foreign ministers of participating countries.

The foreign minister’s participation in the Summit will contribute to further strengthening of Pakistan’s collaboration with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and developing a shared perspective on peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

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Mohsin Naqvi assumes charge of Interior Ministry

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Mohsin Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Mohsin Naqvi took charge of the Ministry of Interior as the 49th minister.

Interior Secretary Aftab Akbar Durrani and senior officials of the Ministry welcomed the Federal Interior Minister on his arrival.

After a detailed introduction with the senior officials of the ministry, an important meeting was presided over by the Interior Minister.

Mohsin Naqvi said that peace and security of the people will be ensured in the country. The Interior Minister was given a detailed briefing regarding the Ministry of Interior and its subsidiaries.

On the other hand, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has received congratulatory messages from his counterparts of various countries on assuming his office.

Foreign Minister of Czech Republic Jan Lipavsky, congratulating Ishaq Dar on his appointment as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan said Czechia and Pakistan had long enjoyed friendly and constructive relations.

Foreign Minister of Maldives Moosa Zameer also extended congratulations saying he was confident that the bilateral relations will continue to grow stronger under his leadership.

Likewise Ukrainian FM Dmytro Kuleba congratulating Ishaq Dar on his appointment as Pakistan’s 39th Foreign Minister wished him every success in his most responsible mission.

“I look forward to expanding mutually beneficial bilateral and international cooperation between Ukraine and Pakistan”, he added.

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Iranian FM congratulates Pakistan on conduct of elections  

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Iranian FM

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian called Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on the telephone and on behalf of the leadership and people of Iran, congratulated the caretaker government on the successful conduct of Pakistan’s parliamentary elections 2024.

FM Jilani deeply appreciated the warm wishes from the brotherly people of Iran.

Reflecting on close fraternal ties between the governments as well as the peoples of Pakistan and Iran, the two foreign ministers reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across all areas of mutual interest.

Since the visit of the Iranian Foreign Minister to Pakistan earlier this month, the two countries have fully restored official engagements.

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FM Jilani, Turkish FM discuss ongoing Pakistan-Iran development

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FM Jilani

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Turkiye Hakan Fidan contacted Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani over telephone and discussed the ongoing developments between Pakistan and Iran.

Sharing Pakistan’s perspective on recent developments, FM Jilani said that Pakistan’s Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar was aimed at terrorist camps inside Iran. He said Pakistan had no interest or desire in escalation.

The phone call came a day after the exchange of positive messages between the top Pakistani and Iranian officials.

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Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan calls on PM Kakar  

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DAVOS: Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah called on Caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on the sidelines of 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

The prime minister underlined the strategic importance of close brotherly relations between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, rooted in common cultural heritage and shared interests.

The two sides also reviewed regional developments. Prime Minister Kakar noted that close brotherly relations between the two countries were a factor of regional stability.

He said Pakistan desires to deepen bilateral engagement including through trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges.

The prime minister appreciated the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and underlined the highest esteem the people of Pakistan held for the leadership and the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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FM Jilani to attend 19th Summit of NAM in Uganda

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FM Jilani

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani is scheduled to visit Kampala, Uganda from January 16 to 22 to participate in the 19th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Third South Summit.

The NAM Summit is being held from January 17-20, 2024 and the Third South Summit from January 21-22, a Foreign Office press release said.

The two summits afford an opportunity for the members to reflect on and amplify common positions on a range of global, regional, political, and socioeconomic issues.

As a longtime member, Pakistan has contributed to and shaped the agenda of NAM and is strongly committed to further strengthening NAM’s role in responding to regional and global challenges relating to questions of peace and security.

Similarly, Pakistan has remained an active member of the Group of 77 & China and attaches high priority to cooperation among the Global South, including in sustainable development, poverty eradication and climate change, the FO statement added.

At the NAM Summit, Foreign Minister Jilani will share Pakistan’s perspective on endemic and contemporary global challenges related to international peace, security and development.

He will underline the need for strengthening multilateralism and reinvigorating the NAM’s role in promoting the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.

At the South Summit, the foreign minister will present Pakistan’s vision on enhanced cooperation and solidarity among countries of the Global South to respond to common challenges and agree on an agenda for a prosperous and united South.

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Bilawal Bhutto shares big Ideas to fight poverty in public speech

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Bilawal Bhutto

The chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto have said that they will start a hunger eradication program in every Union Council. Addressing a public meeting in Tandianwala, he said that even today, we are ready to fight all the parties; we are not afraid. He said that you … Read more

Pakistan would like to see Afghanistan a stable country: foreign minister

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Jalial Abbas Jilani

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani says the future of Pakistan in terms of investment climate is very bright as we are expecting the visits of representatives of GCC and other world countries to Pakistan this month for signing of MoUs for investment. In an interview with Turkish TV, TRTWorld, he said Pakistan has … Read more

SAPM Mushaal Mullick, FM Jilani discuss human rights situation in IIOJK

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Mushaal Mullick

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Human Rights and Women Empowerment Mushaal Hussein Mullick called on Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani. The discussion focused on enhancing collaboration between the ministries of foreign affairs and human rights and projecting Pakistan’s point of view at international forums including the upcoming session of the United Nations … Read more

Pakistan ready to help Afghanistan in war against terrorism: Bilawal

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  • He said curbing terrorism is in interest of both countries.
  • FM said incidents of terrorism increased in Pakistan.
  • He said negotiations for caretaker setup is progressing slowly.

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that Pakistan is ready to help Afghanistan against terrorism.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in his speech at the ceremony in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Afghanistan has been demanded to stop terrorism as Pakistan also has terrorism and Afghanistan also has terrorism. He said stopping terrorism is in the interest of both countries.

He said that Pakistan’s policy on terrorism is clear, the weapons and supplies left by NATO are with the terrorists in some places. He said Pakistan is ready to help Afghanistan to fight terrorism.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that after the occupation of Kabul, the incidents of terrorism have increased in Pakistan.

The foreign minister said that the arrival of important world leaders is proof that the country’s foreign policy is successful and Pakistan is not in the politics of blocs.

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Ukraine’s Foreign Minister to visit Islamabad tomorrow

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Ukraine Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba will visit Islamabad. The visit is the first-ever ministerial visit from Ukraine. Foreign Office said that Pakistan and Ukraine enjoy cordial relations ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba will undertake an official visit to Islamabad tomorrow. The visiting foreign Minister will call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and … Read more

Bilawal Bhutto inaugurates Zia Moheyddin Flyover at Johar Chowrangi

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Bilawal Bhutto
  • The inauguration ceremony was attended by CM Sindh.
  • The work on the flyover was started in October 2022.
  • Chairman and CM congratulated the people of Gulistan-e-Jauhar.

KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated Zia Moheyddin Flyover constructed by the Local Government department at Johar Chowarngi to resolve the traffic jam issue of the people of the area.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Minister Local Govt Nasir Shah, minister Information Sharjeel Memon, Minister Social Welfare Shahla Raza, and others.

Minister Local Govt Syed Nasir Shah briefing the chairman PPP said that the Flyover and Underpass at Johar Chowarngi intersection project has been launched for Rs2.14 billion. He added that the work on the flyover has been completed while the work on the underpass was in progress.

The work on the flyover was started in October 2022 and it stands completed while the construction of the underpass was launched in March 2023.

The length of the flyover is 461 meters while its width is 18.2 meters. The length of the bridge is 226 meters. It has been installed double arm poles with LED lights.

The chairman urged the local government minister to speed up work on the underpass so that it could be completed at the earliest.

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FM Bilawal Bhutto lays stress on participation of women in development

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FM Bilawal Bhutto

FM Bilawal Bhutto said women participation must for prosperity in Pakistan He said PPP will not sit until dream of Benazir Bhutto is fulfilled He shared a message on occasion of International Women’s Day ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister (FM) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the occasion of Women’s Day said that PPP holds the honour of the … Read more

Bilawal Bhutto launches Reimbursement of wheat seed program

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Bilawal Bhutto
  • He said floods of 2022 destroyed 3.6m acres of kharif crops
  • Foreign Minister said farmers suffered a loss to the tune of Rs. 421b.
  • CM said that the disruption of the crop cycle threatened our food security.

KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party & Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated Seed `Subsidy Programme:  Reimbursement for wheat Seed’ by pressing a key of the computer and transferred Rs8.39 billion to Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) which started disbursing an amount of Rs5000 per acre to the small growers holding agricultural land up to 12 acres.

The programme was organized by the agriculture department in collaboration with BISP here at the Banquet Hall and was attended by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, MPA Ms Faryal Talpur and provincial ministers.

Earlier, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto, through a presentation was told that the Floods of 2022 destroyed 3.6 million Acres of Kharif crops out of 4.4 million Acres. The Farmers suffered a loss to the tune of Rs. 421 billion.

The Chief Minister said that the disruption of the crop cycle threatened our food security, livelihoods, and economy. He added that the Sindh government, on the directives of the party leadership planned to support the farmers in the form of enhancing the support price of wheat and Agriculture inputs to revive the agriculture sector.

Mr. Shah said that Rs 13.5 billion were required to finance the seed subsidy program. “The Sindh government contributed Rs8.39 billion and the federal government had committed Rs 4.7 billion,” he said and added due to funding deadlock with the federal government and lack of authentic data on farmers, the initial program of providing free seed was revisited when the sowing season had commenced.

The CM said that the implementation strategy was changed from the provision of free seed to reimbursement of the cost of seed at Rs 5,000 per acre.

Murad Ali Shah said that backing out of the federal government from providing their share constrained his government to limit the subsidy to the farmers holding the land up to 12.5 Acres in the first phase and 25 acres in the second phase.

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Bilawal suggests amendment in NAB law for accountability of judges  

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  • He said in connection with the Golden Jubilee of constitution.
  • Foreign Minister said  Imran Khan has ruined every institution.
  • Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said PPP would oppose the sacred cow laws.

KARACHI:  Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has announced to introduce an amendment to bring the judges under the purview of to NAB accountability, saying that a dual system cannot run in the country. Different laws for common man and sacred cows won’t work as it could not be acceptable that if there is a Prime Minister from Larkana then hang him and if the Prime Minister is from Zaman Park the courts will wait for whole day to offer him bail.

Addressing a Seminar organized by PPP Karachi Division in connection with the Golden Jubilee of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the PPP Chairman said that Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is the founder of the 1973 Constitution, for which we are proud of. This Constitution of 1973 gives every citizen to protect and guarantee their rights.

He further said that if Pakistan is a federal country, this Constitution gives us a federal system. Pakistan is an Islamic country, then our Constitution is an Islamic constitution, and Pakistan is a country of democracy then our constitution is a democratic constitution.

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that since the Constitution of Pakistan was passed, constant attacks were mounted against it, because some forces don’t tolerate rights to the people. Its defacing at the hands of dictators General Zia and General Musharraf is still felt by the nation.

The PPP Chairman said that the tenure from 2008 to 2013 was a period of hope, as before that there was a lot of polarization in the country. During this period, the political parties came to the conclusion that as long as we continue to fight, the Constitution and democracy will always be in danger and the country will not progress. He further said that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto had forgotten the political victimisations of her then opponents and pledged that we would work on Charter of Democracy (CoD).

Calling the progress made as a result of harmony among the political parties after the CoD, Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that we focussed on the people of Pakistan, we passed the 18th Amendment, Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) was initiated, Northern Areas made Gilgit –Baltistan and NWFP Province was renamed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the puppet was brought to power because it was not just a conspiracy against the system, but a conspiracy against the Constitution under the narrative that everything has gone to the provinces.

He said that Imran Khan has ruined every institution. Politics has been polarised to such an extent that we cannot talk to each other.

The PPP Chairman said that another law is being floated that if anyone speaks against the army or the judiciary, he will be punished.

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Bilawal invites Hungarian companies to invest in Pakistan

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Hungary

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrived in Budapest He urged the business community of Hungary to invest in Pakistan He also met heads of companies operating in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday urged the business community of Hungary to take advantage of the business opportunities in Pakistan. The foreign … Read more

FM Bilawal Bhutto reaches Hungary on day-long visit

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Bilawal Hungary

FM Bilawal Bhutto reaches Hungary He will be staying for a day in Hungary It is the first time any Pakistani FM is visiting the country ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister (FM) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reached Hungary on a day long visit. As per details, Ambassador of Pakistan to Hungary Asif Hussain Memon and top officials of … Read more

Pakistan is ‘facing a perfect storm’: FM Bilawal

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Bilawal

Bilawal said Pakistan country is facing a perfect storm Bilawal said Pakistan is facing the worst economic crisis He said Pakistan is holding negotiations with the IMF MUNICH: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that his country is facing a perfect storm and the worst economic crisis. The foreign minister gave wide-ranging interview with … Read more

Bilawal discusses bilateral cooperation with German FM

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Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had a meeting with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock.

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto met his German counterpart The meeting was held on the sidelines of Munich Security Conference The two foreign ministers agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation MUNICH: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had a meeting with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock. The meeting was on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference being … Read more

FM Bilawal Bhutto not to accompany PM to Turkiye

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FM Bilawal Hungary

FM Bilawal Bhutto not to travel with PM to Turkiye FM is leaving for Munich to attend security conference on February 17-18 PM Shehbaz is leaving for quake-hit Turkiye today ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister (FM) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will not be travelling along with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Turkiye. According to the details, the Foreign … Read more

Its our foreign policy to support the world: FM

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FM foreign policy

FM said Pakistan’s foreign policy is to support world He said that China and USA supported Pakistan during flood He also highlighted the soaring issue of climate change ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister (FM) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said Monday that it is the foreign policy of Pakistan to support the world in difficult times. He was addressing … Read more

IMF package will improve Pakistan’s economy: Bilawal Bhutto

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FM Bilawal Hungary
  • He said economy is going through a difficult period.
  • FM said the flood destroyed agriculture in Sindh and Punjab.
  • He said United Nation supported the country in this difficult time.

KARACHI: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the successful negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will improve the situation of Pakistan’s economy.

Federal Minister Bilawal Bhutto while addressing the conference said that the economy is going through a difficult period, and there is a severe economic and political crisis in the country.

The foreign minister said that the finance minister is currently holding meetings with IMF and it is hoped that the negotiations will be successful. He said the success of the negotiations will improve the situation of the Pakistani economy, and the economic needs of the country will be met.

He said major parts of Pakistan were badly affected due to the monsoon rains and flood last year. He said the flood destroyed agriculture in Sindh and Punjab. He said United Nation supported the country in this difficult time.

The federal minister said that after the successful Geneva conference and government has decided today to build houses, hospitals, and schools in these areas.

The Foreign Minister said that “I am very grateful to the UN Secretary-General who took his time and came to Pakistan to help the people.”

Bilawal Bhutto said that now other organizations are also coming forward for People’s Housing and the provincial government needs 1.5 billion dollars to build houses.

He said that the Prime Minister has assured the chief minister of Sindh that the federal government will provide the share and will also give ownership rights to the flood-affected people.

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FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari departs for US

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  • He will attend the US national prayer breakfast.
  • FM is expected to meet US higher officials.
  • Bilawal will discuss the current security situation.

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has departed for the United States (US) on Wednesday.

FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will attend the US national prayer breakfast hosted by US President Joe Biden on February 2.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is expected to meet US president Joe Biden and other higher officials as well.

FM Bilawal will discuss the current economical and security situation of the country with US officials.

Earlier Jan 29, 2023, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari arrived in Moscow on a two-day official visit of the Russian Federation.

On arrival, the Foreign Minister was received by senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Ambassador of Pakistan to Russia Shafqat Ali Khan and officials of the Pakistani embassy.

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FM Bilawal Bhutto to visit Russia on Jan 29

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Bilawal Russia

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will undertake an official visit to Moscow The foreign minister will hold official talks with his Russian counterpart They will discuss bilateral relations and exchange views on the mutual issues ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will undertake an official visit to Moscow from 29-30 January, at the invitation of … Read more

Bilawal to pay two-day official visit to Uzbekistan

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Bilawal Uzbekistan

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will visit Uzbekistan He will attend 26th meeting of Council of Ministers in Tashkent He will hold bilateral meetings with ministers of member states ISLAMABAD: Minister for Foreign Affairs Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will pay a two-day official visit to Uzbekistan tomorrow (Monday). The foreign minister attend the 26th meeting of … Read more

Bilawal to attend World Economic Forum’s meeting in Davos

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Bilawal

Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will attend WEF meeting in Davod Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar will also attend He will participate in events on contemporary global and regional issues ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum beginning on Monday in the … Read more

Bilawal Bhutto: Pakistan achieves target in Geneva conference

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Pakistan achieves
  • The false impression of Pakistan’s economy has ended after conference.
  • Shehbaz Sharif killed two birds with one arrow in Geneva Conference.
  • The world is ready to invest more than nine billion dollars in Pakistan.

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday said that the foreign policy of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been successful.

Federal Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, while addressing a news conference in Islamabad, said that those who harmed Pakistan’s economy have been given a befitting reply, the false impression of Pakistan’s economy has ended in the conference, the impression of Pakistan’s isolation has also been buried forever.

He said that the Prime Minister’s foreign policy has been successful and Shehbaz Sharif has killed two birds with one arrow in the Geneva Conference.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that government has achieved target in the Geneva conference, the Prime Minister has proved wrong the perception of Pakistan being alone in the world, the world has supported Pakistan in difficult times.

The Federal Foreign Minister said “I congratulate the coalition government on the Geneva conference, we all worked hard for 8 months, the fruits of which are visible.”

He said that the European Union(EU) went ahead and supported the country, how to get the funds to the ground is in government hands.

The foreign minister said that the world is suffering from economic crisis, the world is ready to invest more than nine billion dollars.

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Bilawal discusses bilateral relations with new Chinese FM

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Chinese foreign minister

Bilawal had a telephonic conversation with Chinese foreign minister He felicitated Qin Gang on his appointment of Foreign Minister of China Both agreed to to advance the All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday held a telephone conversation with newly appointed Foreign Minister of China Qin Gang. He conveyed his … Read more

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