The United Arab Emirates – UAE excluded the “factually incorrect” resolution approved by the European Parliament condemning its human rights record and calling for the release of peaceful political activists. The Emirati foreign ministry said in a statement, “Every country has its own laws and legal institutions, the UAE constitution and national legislation enshrines fundamental rights … Read more
Prime Minister Imran Khan summoned a meeting tomorrow on the European Parliament resolution. The meeting chaired by the Prime Minister will be held at the Prime Minister’s House tomorrow afternoon in which the Foreign Minister, Trade Adviser, Minister for Religious Affairs, Interior Minister and other officials will participate. Sources said that important decisions are expected … Read more
Pakistan has expressed frustration over the passage of a resolution in the European Parliament on the country’s blasphemy law. A statement issued by Foreign Office spokesman Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry said, “Pakistan is disappointed that the European Parliament has passed a resolution on the country’s contempt law.” This action in the European Parliament reflects a lack … Read more
