Tue, 21-Oct-2025

International press is not buying the Indian narrative blindly: FM Qureshi

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On Monday, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi defended the performance of the government’s foreign policy under his supervision. He highlighted that due to Islamabad’s successful efforts to counter negative perceptions, the world was no longer buying the Indian narrative “blindly”. While addressing an event in Islamabad today, FM Qureshi told to fight the “global battle … Read more

FM reaffirms Pakistan’s steadfast support for the Afghan peace process

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Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support for the Afghan peace process. According to the details, while addressing a conference at the Institute of Strategic Studies in Islamabad alongside Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation, FM welcomed his delegation to Pakistan and expressed hope that … Read more

Artificial Barriers In Holding SARC Summit To Be Removed: FM

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Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi reiterated Pakistan’s willingness to host the 19th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit in Islamabad ‘as soon as possible’ and expressed the hope that ‘artificial barriers’ created in its path would be removed. Addressing a virtual informal meeting of the SAARC Council of Ministers on the sidelines of … Read more

FM Qureshi to attend SCO meeting in Moscow tomorrow

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The foreign office said on Tuesday that Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will be visiting Russia to attend the SCO meeting in Moscow scheduled on September 9, 2020. According to a statement released by the Foreign Affairs Ministry, FM Qureshi is paying a visit to Moscow on Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s invitation. Sergei Lavrov … Read more

New agreements with IPPs will stop further hike in electricity tariff

Foreign Minister Terms India's Allegation of Drone Strike on Pakistan Baseless

On Sunday, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said to stop further hike in electricity tariff in the country, the new agreements with the independent power producers (IPPs) will be helpful. While addressing an event in Multan today, Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that for the improvement in Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) steps have been … Read more

Afghan Taliban to visit MOFA tomorrow

A delegation of Afghan Taliban led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, head of the Afghan Taliban’s political office has arrived in Islamabad last night. According to reports, the initial contacts of the Afghan Taliban delegation regarding the Afghan peace process have started after their arrival in Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban delegation will visit the … Read more

Pakistan rejects comments of India on Pak-China Strategic Dialogue

On Sunday, Foreign Officer spokesperson strongly rejected remarks made by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson on Pak-China Strategic Dialogue. Zahid Hafeez, Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement that, “India’s self-serving claims regarding Jammu and Kashmir, including the parts which are under illegal Indian occupation, have no basis whatsoever.” The statement further … Read more

FM meets with President-elect of UNGA Volkan Bozkir

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Pakistan Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi met with President-elect of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Volkan Bozkir at the Foreign Office (FO) today. According to the details, FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi welcomed the dignitary who also planted a sapling at the office under the plantation drive. As per the statement issued by the … Read more

Pakistan urges world to ‘do more’ on Kashmir Issue

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On the occasion of ‘Youm-e-Istehsal’, Pakistan urged the international community to “do more” and back its words with concrete actions for the people of occupied Kashmir, who have been subjected to inhuman atrocities from the Indian forces. In an official statement released by Foreign Office on Wednesday, Pakistan once again called the attention of the … Read more

Kashmir Siege Day: FM Qureshi challenges Modi to hold referendum in IOK

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that extremist India will witness how Imran Khan will be welcomed in Srinagar. Addressing Kashmir rally in Islamabad, Shah Mahmood Qureshi challenged India to hold a referendum in Occupied Kashmir. Shah Mahmood Qureshi also reassured that Pakistan will continue to expose the brutal face of India. Earlier Shah Mahmood … Read more

Will stand with Kashmiris till final victory: FM Qureshi

Will stand with Kashmiris till final victory: FM Qureshi

Pakistan has declared August 5 as a day of exploitation against the illegal annexation occupied Kashmir by India. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad with Information Minister Shibli Faraz and Special Assistant for National Security Moeed Yousuf, he said that the Pakistani nation stands with the Kashmiris till final victory. The Foreign Minister said that … Read more

Shah Mahmood Qureshi discusses regional matters with Saudi Counterpart

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Pakistan will continue extending all possible cooperation for security of Saudi Arabia said Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in a telephonic conversation with his Saudi counterpart. According to the details, Shah Mahmood Qureshi called his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al Saud and said Pakistan will continue extending all possible cooperation for security of … Read more

India continues to target civilians, violate international laws

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says India has been targeting civilians along the Line of Control and committing violations of international laws. In a statement, he said the visit of the foreign media representatives to the Line of Control yesterday was very important. The Minister said India always used double standards, but Pakistan took foreign … Read more

‘Pakistan is standing with Kashmiri brethren in their struggle’

Afghan Peace: FM underlines challenges, opportunities following COAS’s Kabul visit

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says Pakistan will continue to expose Indian atrocities in occupied Jammu and Kashmir at every international forum. In an interview to state media, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said there is a clear stance that Pakistan is standing with our Kashmiri brethren in their struggle for right to self-determination. The … Read more

Pakistan urges OIC to pressurize India over atrocities in Kashmir

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Pakistan has demanded Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to put pressure on India and allow delegations to visit the occupied territory. According to details, Shah Mahmood Qureshi was addressing virtual meeting of the OIC Contact Group in Islamabad. Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that India is targeting the civilian population on the Line of Control, India’s … Read more

India is acting irresponsibly says FM Shah Mahmood

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Pakistan Foreign Minister FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that India may activate sleeper cells across the border to avoid questioning on Ladakh matter. According to details, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that India may activate its sleeper cells in some parts of Pakistan to cover up the questioning by its people over the … Read more

Pakistan is not a soft Target, warns Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Afghan Peace: FM underlines challenges, opportunities following COAS’s Kabul visit

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan will give an immediate befitting response to India if it carries out any misadventure against it. According to details, In a statement on Thursday, Foreign Minister said Pakistan is quite capable to defend itself. The Minister said Indian rulers consider Pakistan as a soft target, but … Read more

FM Qureshi discusses pandemic with Irish Counterpart on phone

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Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said coronavirus pandemic is the most ominous challenge to confront humanity in a century. According to details, Foreign Minister expressed these views in a telephonic conversation with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ireland, Simon. He briefed his Irish counterpart about the latest situation of the … Read more

Pakistan will play its vigorous role in maintaining peace in Afghanistan, FM Qureshi

Pakistan will play its vigorous role in maintaining peace in Afghanistan, FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi says lasting peace in Afghanistan is indispensable for the construction and development of the entire region. Talking to Special Envoy of Pakistan to Afghanistan Ambassador Muhammad Sadiq in Islamabad, he said Pakistan sincerely played its constructive role in the Afghan peace process. Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pakistan will continue to … Read more

Shah Mahmood Qureshi discusses COVID-19 situation with Dutch counterpart

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emphasized the need to adopt a complete, unified and joint course of action on the global level for the economic recovery of the developing countries because of the coronavirus pandemic. Talking to his Dutch counterpart Stef Blok on the telephone, Foreign Minister notified him of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s … Read more

Pakistan has been spared from larger consequences of global pandemic

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan has been spared from the larger consequences of this pandemic. Addressing National Assembly session on Monday Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that “Our death and infection rate is 2.17 per cent. Across the world this percentage is 6.8pc. So we have been largely spared from the larger … Read more

Shah Mahmoud Qureshi addressed Pakistanis in US through video link

Shah Mahmoud Qureshi addressed Pakistanis in US through video link

Minister of Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmoud Qureshi has increased his capacity to bring back 7, 000 stranded Pakistanis from abroad every week. He said that this number will increase in the coming weeks. He also informed that 10, 000 people have already returned. He said, “It is our utmost endeavour to bring back all the … Read more

FM Qureshi urges world for collective actions against COVID-19

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi urged the global community to make joint struggle against coronavirus pandemic. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi  stated this while talking to journalists on the evening  of handing over safety kits to Pakistan Medical Association in fight against coronavirus in Multan. The Foreign Minister said the developing countries are fighting on … Read more

Nearly 40000 Pakistanis stranded abroad says FM

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Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Tuesday that 39,748 Pakistanis are currently waiting for their repatriation to their homeland. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said repatriating overseas Pakistanis from abroad is beginning from today. While speaking at the meeting of Special Committee of the Parliament on coronavirus in Islamabad Foreign Minister of … Read more

FM Shah Mahmood Calls Saudi Counterpart

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi telephoned his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal Bin Farhan Al-Saud and held detailed discussion regarding the challenge posed by coronavirus to the global community. The Foreign Minister expressed deep grief and sorrow over the deaths of Saudi nationals due to coronavirus and appreciated the timely steps taken by the Saudi government … Read more

FM Qureshi chairs high level meeting on COVID 19

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi says our capacity to deal with the global pandemic of coronavirus is gradually increasing. Radio Pakistan reported that Shah Mahmood Qureshi was chairing a high-level meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on Monday to deal with the challenge of coronavirus. He said National Coordination Committee meeting chaired … Read more

Future of CPEC is very bright says Shah Mahmood Qureshi

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has rejected the impression that there would be any stoppage of trade between Pakistan and China in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. Radio Pakistan reported that in an interview to Global Times in Beijing, he said the two great nations have maintained transport and trade links despite outbreak of virus. … Read more

FM Qureshi Self-isolating after China Trip

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that he is self-isolating after a trip to China. He spoke to a local media channel in which he said he is self-isolating after a trip to China. President Arif Alvi and MNA Asad Umar were among others on the same trip. The Pakistani government advised that everyone … Read more