Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Pakistan Rejects Afghan Allegations, Reaffirms Right to Self-Defence

Pakistan has the right to defend itself and does not need anyone’s permission to do so, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said, rejecting the allegations made by Afghanistan as baseless and misleading. Speaking at the weekly press briefing, he expressed deep concern over the aggression of Fitna-tul-Khawarij and Fitna-tul-Hind. The spokesperson said Pakistan exercised … Read more

“Pakistan will decide who stays and who does not,” says FO

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said that the issue of Afghan refugees has remained part of the agenda in discussions between the leadership of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Briefing journalists, he said that undocumented individuals will be repatriated, stressing that decisions regarding who can stay in Pakistan will be made solely by the Pakistani … Read more

Pakistan hails US action against BLA, Majeed Brigade

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan welcomed the United States’ decision of designating Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organisations, also adding Majeed Brigade as an alias to BLA. Pakistan had proscribed Majeed Brigade as a terrorist entity since 18 July 2024. The BLA/Majeed Brigade is involved in multiple terrorist attacks in Pakistan, including the … Read more

Pakistan accuses Indian proxies of fueling terrorism in Balochistan

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has accused Indian proxies of being involved in recent terrorist incidents in Balochistan, reaffirming concerns about foreign interference in the province. During his weekly press briefing, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan stated that India continues to interfere in Balochistan’s internal affairs, and that such involvement has been observed in various terrorist incidents … Read more

Pakistan denounces Israeli incursion at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly denounced the provocative incursion into Al-Aqsa Mosque and the intensifying Israeli aggression, describing the actions including violations at various mosque entrances as a blatant attack on the sanctity, historical identity, and legal standing of the revered Islamic site. “These deeply disturbing acts not only hurt the religious sentiments of Muslims around … Read more

Pakistan rejects Indian allegations of attempt to attack Golden Temple

Golden Temple

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan categorically rejected the allegations by a senior Indian Army officer that Pakistan attempted to target the Golden Temple through drones and missiles on the intervening night of May 7 and 8, 2025. “We categorically reject the allegations that Pakistan attempted to target the Golden Temple, the most revered place in the Sikh faith. … Read more

Pakistan strongly condemns Israeli attack on Gaza’s Baptist Hospital

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the bombing of the Baptist Hospital in Gaza by Israeli occupation forces, calling it a part of a pattern of targeting medical facilities, in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. Pakistani travel guides Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, in a statement, said that the attack took place on Palm Sunday, … Read more

US-left weapons in Afghanistan used for terrorism in Pakistan: FO

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reiterated that it had sufficient proof of terrorist groups in Afghanistan using the US left-behind weapons for terrorist activities on its soil, reminding the Kabul administration of its responsibility to act against such groups.

Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, at his weekly press briefing, told the media that Pakistan had repeatedly conveyed its concerns to the Afghan government and also provided evidence.

About the boat capsizing incident in Morocco, he said the foreign ministry was coordinating the repatriation of 22 Pakistani survivors. After “thorough investigations” the said individuals would be returned to Pakistan in batches as the first batch had already arrived via two flights in Islamabad on the day.

The spokesperson said that the Pakistan Embassy in Rabat was in close coordination with Moroccan authorities to oversee the relief efforts and finalize the complex repatriation process.

He extended condolences and sympathies to the victims and families of those affected by the recent attack on a Saudi hospital in El Fasher, calling its a clear violation of international law.

“Pakistan believes that the conflict can only be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. We express our full support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Sudan.”

He categorically rejected the baseless and unfounded allegations aimed at targeting the Pakistan-China friendship.

“We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the foundational principle of the One China Policy, which is a consistent cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy and remains unchanged.”

Spokesperson Shafqat Khan told the newsmen that Pakistan was set to host AMAN 25, the 9th edition of the multinational AMAN exercise, from February 7 to 11.

A key feature of this year’s exercise will be the Aman Dialogue, where Chiefs of Naval Forces, Heads of Coast Guards, and senior leaders from around the world will convene to discuss regional maritime security and devise joint strategies to counter evolving maritime threats, he added.

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Shafqat Ali Khan appointed as foreign office spokesperson

Shafqat Ali Khan appointed as foreign office spokesperson

Career diplomat and former ambassador to Russia Shafqat Ali Khan on Thursday was appointed the new spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Shafqat has been appointed as the new spokesperson for Pakistan’s Foreign Office, replacing Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, who has been designated as the country’s ambassador to France. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister … Read more

Pak-Russia chambers to promote bilateral trade

Pak-Russia

ISLAMABAD: The Ural Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), creating further economic and trade cooperation opportunities between the two countries. The Ural Chamber of Commerce and Industry was represented by its vice president Mikhail Kozlov and the FPCCI … Read more