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Terrorists are using Afghan soil to conduct gruesome attacks in Pakistan: FM Qureshi

Terrorists are using Afghan soil to conduct gruesome attacks in Pakistan: FM Qureshi

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that it is regrettable that terrorists are using Afghan soil to conduct gruesome attacks in Pakistan. Presiding over the meeting of the Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, the Foreign Minister said that Pakistan is committed to continuing its conciliatory … Read more

Army Chief, US Defense Secretary discuss regional security matters

Army Chief, US Defense Secretary discuss regional security matters

Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa had a telephonic conversation with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. According to the details, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin in a tweet today said that he spoke with Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. During the conversation matters of mutual interest, regional security situation, developments in … Read more

‘Pakistan is providing full support to the Afghan peace process,’ PM

'Pakistan is providing full support to the Afghan peace process,' PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that Pakistan is providing full support to the Afghan peace process.

In a statement today, Prime Minister Imran Khan underscored the importance of sustainable peace through dialogue in Afghanistan, saying ‘war is not the solution for Afghan peace.’

While commenting about the relations with India, Imran Khan reiterated Islamabad’s willingness to have good relations with all neighboring countries of the region including New Delhi.

He also said that the Kashmir issue should be resolved according to the wishes of the Kashmiri people. Adding that, ‘India must stop the persecution in occupied Kashmir.’

Imran Khan also highlighted the PTI Government’s efforts in providing relief to the masses during the coronavirus crisis in Pakistan.

He said that ‘My team is working tirelessly to make coronavirus vaccine accessible to everyone in Pakistan.’

Imran Khan also expressed deep concern on the rising unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic around the world, saying, ‘World economy has been severely affected due to the deadly virus.’

Meanwhile, Pakistan has reported 102 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 893,461. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 20,089 on Friday.

According to the latest data by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 3,070 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.

Punjab remains the worst-hit province by the pandemic both in terms of cases as well as deaths followed by Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.

Till now 332,000 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Punjab, 304,571 in Sindh, 128,561in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 24,318 in Balochistan, 80,010 in Islamabad, 18,547 in Azad Kashmir, and 5,454 in Gilgit-Baltistan.

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“Pakistan understands the impact of civil war in Afghanistan”: Joe Biden

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The United States (US) President Joe Biden, in his recent remarks, said that Pakistan will definitely play an important role in ending the Afghan war and will also work on a peace agreement.

Joe Biden spoke to a Pakistan-born US democrat leader, Tahir Javed and said, “Pakistan will also play an important role in the future for peace in Afghanistan.”

He said notable progress has been made on climate change.

The US President assured Javed that he will continue to deliver on his promises.

Earlier on April 29, Joe Biden had outlined his plans for the country’s development while addressing a joint session of Congress for the first time on Wednesday, April 28, marking the 100th day of his term as President of the United States.

“The United States is re-emerging and closer to overcoming the historic Coronavirus pandemic,” Biden claimed.

The emphasis in Biden’s speech was on unequal income. He slammed corporates for non-payment of taxes, saying their wealth had increased exponentially during the global pandemic.

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Pakistan warns against pillagers planning to subvert Afghan peace process

Ambassador Munir Akram

Pakistan on Wednesday warned against the pillagers speculating to subvert the peace negotiations and prevent a political settlement in Afghanistan. According to the details, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) appreciated the international efforts re-energize the peace process in Afghanistan. The envoy called on all sides in the region to work for the … Read more

Pakistan wants a political solution to the Afghan issue, FM Qureshi

Pakistan Afghanistan ties

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has on Thursday said the establishment of peace in Afghanistan is indispensable for peace in Pakistan. He was talking to the Special Representative of Afghan President Muhammad Umar Daudzai who called on him in Islamabad today. During the meeting, Intra-Afghan dialogue, regional situation and matters of mutual interest came under … Read more

We consider Pakistan As Our Second Home: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar

We consider Pakistan As Our Second Home: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that peace and stability in the region are conditional on a lasting peace in Afghanistan. According to details, the former Afghan Prime Minister and head of Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan arrived in Islamabad on a three-day visit and was received by the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Muhammad Sadiq … Read more

US emphasis on strong relationship with Pakistan for Afghan peace process

US Pakistan

Nominated United States Ambassador to Islamabad, William Todd has said that US-Pakistan strong relationship is essential for the Afghan peace process. According to the details, in his recent statement, William Todd termed Pakistan an essential partner in the region and said that peace in Afghanistan is in both interests of Pakistan and the US. US-Pakistan … 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

Pakistan made positive efforts for Afghan peace dialogues, FM Qureshi

Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Saturday said the Afghan peace treaty would be signed in Pakistan’s presence. Speaking to the media in Multan, Qureshi said the efforts for the success of the Afghan peace process were a Herculean task. Pakistan, he said, was making efforts to constitute an extensive delegation after February 29 to … Read more