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No-confidence motion against PM Imran will face defeat: FM Qureshi

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said the no-confidence motion moved against Prime Minister Imran Khan will face defeat. Talking to the media persons in Islamabad on Tuesday, he said there was chaos in the ranks of opposition parties, and they do not have the required numbers. Read more: Shah Mahmood Qureshi asks Bilawal not … Read more

FM Qureshi claims PDM’s no-confidence motion to fizzle out

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Saturday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its allied parties would defeat the purported no-confidence motion of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) in the Parliament. He said it is the constitutional right of the PDM to bring a no-confidence motion in the assembly, which would be countered … Read more

FM Qureshi asks opposition to support South Punjab amendment

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FM Qureshi terms political instability by opposition amidst OIC-CFM as inappropriate

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday asked the opposition to support the constitutional amendment required for the creation of South Punjab province, if they were really sincere for the cause. The foreign minister, in a statement, criticised Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for not even responding to his letter on the … Read more

Pakistan seeks meaningful partnerships with EU nations including Spain: FM Qureshi

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday said that Pakistan desired meaningful partnership with member countries of the European Union, including Spain. He expressed these views during a banquet he had hosted in honour of think tanks at the Pakistan House in Madrid, Radio Pakistan reported. Read more: Pakistan desires to expand trade ties … Read more

Pakistan desires to expand trade ties with all EU countries: FM Qureshi

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan was determined to expand economic and trade ties with all member countries of the European Union. He said this while speaking at a dinner hosted by him in honour of members of the European Parliament and Parliament of Romania, in Bucharest, Radio Pakistan reported. Read more: PIA … Read more

FM Qureshi calls for robust global action to curb illicit financial flows to safe havens

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has called for immediate and robust national and international action to curb illicit financial flows from the developing world to financial safe-havens. He was addressing the 7th international seminar of the Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission on “Combating Corruption – A Pre-Requisite for the full … Read more

FM Qureshi asks Pakistani diplomats to promote economic diplomacy

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday urged Pakistan’s diplomatic missions in different states to play their proactive role in the promotion of economic diplomacy. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan’s focus is shifting from geopolitics to geo-economics,” he said chairing a high-level meeting on economic diplomacy in Islamabad. Read more: … Read more

FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to SAARC charter

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the principles and objectives of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) charter for the welfare of the people of the region, economic integration and regional prosperity. Read more: US lauds Pakistan’s efforts for hosting OIC moot to address Afghan crisis The foreign … Read more

OIC conference on Afghanistan holds paramount importance: FM Qureshi

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday said the 17th Extra-ordinary Session of Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation on Afghanistan held paramount importance to avert humanitarian crisis in the neighbouring country. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad, FM Qureshi said he reviewed all the arrangements regarding the OIC session. … Read more

Sanctions, assets freeze has crippled Afghanistan’s banking system: FM Qureshi

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that sanctions and assets freeze crippled the banking system of Afghanistan, impeding the transfer of funds for humanitarian purposes. Read more: OIC moot to bridge gap between Taliban, int’l community on Afghan humanitarian crisis: FM In his article published in Khaleej Times, he said that the crippling of … Read more

Pakistan does not want to become part of any camp: FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi categorically said that Pakistan did not want to become part of any camp and was willing to concentrate on its economic and social issues. Read more: Pakistan seeks ties with US in sync with changed priorities: FM Qureshi In an interview with Voice of America, he said that the world … Read more

Pakistan seeks ties with US in sync with changed priorities: FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Tuesday, said that Pakistan wanted relationships with the United States that was in sync with its changed priority. Speaking at Margalla Dialogue in Islamabad today, he said that Pakistan was hosting an extraordinary session of the OIC on December 19 to mobilize support for providing adequate food, medicine and … Read more

Pakistan to host OIC FMs session on Afghanistan on Dec 19: FM Qureshi

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LAHORE: Pakistan on Saturday announced to host 17th extraordinary session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers on Afghanistan situation will be held in Islamabad on 19th of this month, with core objectives of highlighting the need for urgent assistance and mobilisation of resources to avert a humanitarian crisis and economic collapse in Afghanistan. Read … Read more

Pakistan continues to advance SCO’s goals, objectives: FM

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Pakistan continues to advance SCO's goals, objectives: FM

ISLAMABAD, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) — Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolute commitment to continue to advance the goals and objectives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan said in a statement Thursday night. While addressing a meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States … Read more

US companies can benefit from facilities being offered by Pakistan: FM Qureshi

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said Pakistan was offering several important facilities to foreign investors, including e-visa. “American companies can benefit from these facilities and earn profit by investing in different fields,” Shah Mahmood Qureshi said talking to US Democrat leader Tahir Javed in Islamabad. He said Pakistan gave special importance to … Read more

Engagement with Afghanistan crucial to avert country’s economic collapse: FM Qureshi

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ISLAMABAD: Seeking assistance from the international community on an emergency basis to avert the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi warned that the war-torn country stood at the brink of an economic collapse. “With international funding dried up, it has become difficult to pay even salaries let alone pursue development projects [in … Read more

Pakistan wants peace, stability in Afghanistan: FM Qureshi tells Taliban’s interim PM

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KABUL: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reiterated Pakistan’s desires to have peace and stability in Afghanistan during his meeting with the country’s interim Prime Minister Mullah Hassan Akhund in Kabul on Thursday. FM Qureshi arrived in the Afghan capital earlier today for talks with the Taliban leadership as they seek a path out of international … Read more

Shah Mahmood Qureshi talks about cricket series issue with his English’s Liz Truss

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Pakistan Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi talked about England’s cancellation of the Pakistan tour for the cricket series with his England’s counterpart, Liz Truss. During the meeting between the two heads of foreign offices of their respective countries on Tuesday, the cricket series between England and Pakistan also came under discussion. Earlier, England and Wales … Read more

FM Qureshi stated that the Taliban should not repeat past mistakes

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi stated that the Taliban should not recap their past mistakes in an interview with the private news channel. Qureshi said that Pakistan would never want the forbidden group to act as they did previously in the nineties. He further added that Pakistan will contact the country within a few days. … Read more

‘He was quoted out of context’: FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi on PM Imran Khan’s OBL statement

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, in a recent interview, said PM Imran Khan‘s comments on former Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden were taken out of context. 

“Prime Minister Imran Khan called Osama bin Laden a martyr,” said journalist

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“Well, uh, again, out of context. Out of context,” responded the foreign minister, after a brief pause. “He [PM Imran Khan] was quoted out of context. And, uh, you know, a particular section of the media played it up,” he added.

“Is he a martyr? You disagree? Osama bin Laden?” asked journalist

“I will let that pass,” responded Qureshi, after another brief pause.

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I will be the voice of the oppressed Palestinians: FM Qureshi

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Federal Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that he will try to be the voice of the oppressed Palestinians.

Speaking at a press conference in New York, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that the nation has proved that we are united and alive.

Earlier on May 19th, the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Turkey, and Palestine depart together from Ankara for New York to participate in the UNGA session, set to take place on May 20th (today).

Before leaving for New York, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said,

“Proud to join Mevlut Cavusoglu as we stand united, shoulder to shoulder, with our brother FM Dr. Riyad Al Maliki from Palestine. Together, we will stand for the people of Palestine at UNGA 75″

He said that he had met the Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait yesterday.

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FM calls for joint efforts to stop human tragedy in Palestine

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Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has called for joint efforts to stop the human tragedy in Palestine, where more than 200 innocent civilians have been killed because of Israeli aggression. According to the details, while speaking at dinner hosted by him at the Pakistan Embassy in New York in the honor of the foreign … Read more

UAE gives more time to Pakistan for repayment of $2 billion deposit

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Pakistan got a major relief on Tuesday, as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extended the repayment of a $2 billion deposit given to boost liquidity and help overcome the financial crisis. According to the details, the amount was given to Pakistan by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) in January 2019. Islamabad was … Read more

Talks ‘necessary’ between Pakistan and India for lasting peace in South Asia: FM

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan and India have to hold talks on Kashmir matter if they want lasting peace in South Asia. According to the details, in an interview to an English daily of Dubai, Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that the dialogue between Pakistan and India will only take place if … Read more

PM Imran, Kuwaiti FM Discuss Long-Standing Fraternal Ties

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PM Imran meets Kuwaiti Foreign Minister

General Sheikh Mohammad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, Commander National Guard and Brother of His Majesty the King of Kingdom of Bahrain calls on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday (today).

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The Prime Minister held a separate meeting with Foreign Minister and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs of Kuwait Dr Ahmed Nasser Al-Sabah in Islamabad.

The premier hopes for the long-standing bilateral ties between Pakistan and Kuwait.

He also lauded the efforts on both sides to build an enhanced partnership and reaffirms deeper economic and trade cooperation.

He also appreciated the two countries working closely to ensure ease of travel and enhancing people-to-people linkages.

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Pakistan’s women are driving the country forward across all fields of leadership, FM

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Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has appreciated the efforts of women in various fields of Pakistan. Taking to Twitter, he wrote that Pakistani women are driving Pakistan forward across all fields of leadership. “Pakistan’s women are formidable forces, driving the country forward across all fields of leadership. While the road to women empowerment and gender … Read more

“Ending social divisions is a matter of urgency,” says FM

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Foreign of Minister (FM) of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi has called upon forging a global alliance against the rise and spread of Islamophobia and other violent groups. According to the details, Shah Mahmood Qureshi while addressing a special meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council held in a virtual format, called upon the … Read more

Open balloting will ensure transparency in Senate Elections: FM Qureshi

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In order to ensure transparency and end horse-trading, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday said that the government wants that the upcoming Senate polls should be held through open ballot instead of the secret ballot.

Speaking to media officials, FM Qureshi said that they wanted that horse-trading, corrupt practices, trade of loyalty amid Senate elections should be ended.

There was a clear contradiction between the words and deeds of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), he added.

The foreign minister said that PML-N and PPP had sighed the charter of democracy but now both the parties have backtracked from the contract.

Earlier in a day, President Dr Arif Alvi has signed the Elections (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 for Senate elections to be held via an “open and identifiable ballot”.

The Ordinance will be effective with immediate effect subject to the interpretation of the Supreme Court on Presidential reference already sub-judice in the apex court.

The amendment has been introduced in section 33, 86 and 122 of the Election Act 2017.

Under the new ordinance, the election for Senate will be held on the open ballot.

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