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November 8, 2021Islamabad (Press Release)Pakistan is extremely concerned over the rapidly deteriorating security and human rights situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).The Indian Occupation forces' continuing violence against innocent Kashmiris, including the reported incident in which a Kashmiri youth was brutally shot in Shopian, is highly reprehensible.In the face of India's repulsive state-terrorism, unabated repression, and widespread violations of human rights and international humanitarian law in IIOJK, the Kashmiri people remain resolute in their just struggle for self-determination.India must understand that no amount of brutality, clamp-downs or use of force can suppress the indigenous Kashmiri stru...

November 9, 2021 at 12:20 pm | Economic Affairs

November 8,2021Islamabad ( Press Release)The OIC’s Special Envoy for Jammu and Kashmir, Mr. Yousef Aldoubeay, met with Foreign Secretary, Sohail Mahmood, today. The OIC’s Assistant Secretary General (ASG) for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Tarig Bakhit, and other senior members of the OIC delegation were also present.Welcoming the Special Envoy, the Foreign Secretary underscored that the visit reaffirmed the OIC’s resolute support to the just struggle of the Kashmiri people for their inalienable right to self-determination. As a collective voice of the Islamic Ummah, this steadfast and principled position was a source of strength to the people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).On the human rights situation in the ...

November 8, 2021 at 7:42 pm | Economic Affairs

November 8,2021ISPR(Press Release)Ms Marta Morgan, Deputy Foreign Minister of Canada called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today.During the meeting matters of mutual interest, bilateral cooperation in various fields, overall regional situation and collaboration in humanitarian measures in Afghanistan were discussed. COAS said that Pakistan desires to maintain the tradition of bilateral engagement and wish for long term & multi-domain enduring relationship with Canada. COAS reiterated the dire need for global convergence on Afghanistan to avoid humanitarian crisis . The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan’s role in evacuation operation in Afghanistan, regional stability and pledged to play her role for f...

November 8, 2021 at 6:57 pm | Economic Affairs

October 7, 2021Islamabad( Press Release)The 4th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Canada was held this evening. Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood led the Pakistan delegation while the Canadian side was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Marta Morgan.During the BPC, a wide-range of bilateral relations as well as regional and multilateral issues of mutual interest were discussed. Warmly welcoming the delegation, Foreign Secretary noted that Prime Minister Imran Khan and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had conveyed congratulatory messages to their respective Canadian counterparts following the recent elections. He noted that Pakistan and Canada had enjoyed a longstanding, friendly and cordial relationship....

November 8, 2021 at 12:12 am | Economic Affairs

Shanghai (Press Release)Ambassadof Pakistan to China, Mr. Moin Ul Haque, met with Mr. Mr. Lui Dashan, President of NORINCO Group in Shanghai. The two sides exchanged views on further enhancing cooperation. NORINCO is a leading Chinese state enterprise specializing in wide range of military and civilian products. It has a strong presence in Pakistan and is executing many important defence and civilian projects. It had also built the Lahore Orange Line Metro Train. Ambassador Haque said that Pakistan valued its long partnership with NORINCO. He invited the company for exploring investments in oil and gas, housing, railways and mining sectors of Pakistan.The two sides would remain engaged to further enhance mutual cooperation.

November 7, 2021 at 10:38 am | Economic Affairs

Shanghai(Press Release) Pakistan's ambassador to China Moin Ul Haque visited the headquarters of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) in Shanghai where he was warmly received by Mr. Zhao Aimin, Executive Vice President of SAIC.Mr Zhao briefed the ambassador about the company, its core businesses and its overseas projects. SAIC was the top Chinese automakers with a large number of its own brands in both passenger and commercial vehicles. It was also actively promoting the commercialization of new energy vehicles. He further informed that the SAIC had successfully entered into Pakistan market with introduction of its MG model and started production in July 2021 in partnership with JW SEZ. The company planned to expand its producti...

November 7, 2021 at 10:32 am | Economic Affairs

November 6, 2021Islamabad(Press Release)The OIC’s Special Envoy for Jammu and Kashmir, Ambassador Yousef Aldobeay will be visiting Pakistan and the Azad Jammu and Kashmir from 7-12 November 2021. A high-level delegation including the OIC’s Assistant Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs, Ambassador Tarig Bakhit and other Senior Officials will accompany the Special Envoy.The Special Envoy will hold discussions encompassing the peace and security, human rights, humanitarian and legal aspects of the grave situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). His visit will reinforce the centrality of a just settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute to lasting peace in South Asia. During his visit to Azad Jammu an...

November 6, 2021 at 10:10 pm | Economic Affairs

October 4,2021Islamabad(Press Release)King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has launched a project to distribute 29,000 winter kits among poor and deserving people living in Balochistan in collaboration with NDMA, Balochistan Government and with the help of distribution partner. 10,000 winter kits will distribute in district harnai which is recently affected with earthquake. No of 2100 kits will distribute among North Waziristan IDPs living in Bakakhail TDP Camp. In a press statement issued by the Saudi Embassy here,each package comprises 2 Quilts, men's and women's shawls, 10 pairs of socks for men women and children, 4 Children Cap, 4 Children Maflars and 4 men's and women's warmers for needy families living in the co...

November 5, 2021 at 11:47 am | Economic Affairs

November 1,2021Islamabad (Press Release)Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood received Special Representative of Australia on Afghanistan, Mr. Daniel Sloper, today.During the meeting, the Foreign Secretary shared Pakistan’s perspective on the latest developments in Afghanistan and the way forward.Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood highlighting that the latest situation provided an opportunity to end the 40-year long conflict in Afghanistan, underscored the importance of international community’s sustained engagement to help promote the shared objectives of a peaceful, stable, sovereign and prosperous Afghanistan. While noting that it was encouraging to see the international community constructively engaging with Afghanistan, he also cautioned...

November 1, 2021 at 11:51 pm | Economic Affairs

November 1,2021Vienna(Press Release)Pakistan highlights it’s success story about safety and security standards in the field of radioactive waste managementPakistan organized an event on the sidelines of the International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management which opened at the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna today.Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN Organizations is Vienna Ambassador Aftab Ahmad Khokher made opening remarks at the event. He said that safe and secure management of the radioactive waste was of fundamental importance to ensure that our societies continued to benefit from the peaceful uses of atomic radiation while being protected from its harmful aspects. He stated t...

November 1, 2021 at 11:49 pm | Economic Affairs

PESHAWAR, Oct 31 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Sunday said that Pakistan is playing a crucial role in the establishment of durable peace in Afghanistan and urged the world community to promote cooperation with it in all sectors including trade. Addressing a public meeting at Marghuz, district Swabi, the Speaker National Assembly said that the restoration of peace in Afghanistan will usher progress and development in the whole region. He said that our businessmen will get access to the market of Central Asian States and help promote business activities. Besides, CM Mahmood Khan, Federal Minister, Murad Saeed, Provincial Ministers Shahram Khan Tarakai, Taimur Saleem Jhagra and MPA Aqibullah were also present on the oc...

November 1, 2021 at 12:47 pm | Economic Affairs

October 29, 2021Dhaka(Press Release)High Commission for Pakistan, Dhaka organized an event today to observe “Kashmir Black Day.” Members of Pakistani diaspora, academics, and local journalists participated in the event.Messages of the President, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Pakistan were read out on the occasion.In their messages, President of Pakistan Mr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Imran Khan paid tributes to brave Kashmiri people for their resolute struggle against India’s illegal occupation and atrocities.In his message, Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi expressed solidarity with the people of IIOJK and reaffirmed Pakistan’s abiding commitment to the Kashmir cause until the re...

October 29, 2021 at 10:59 pm | Economic Affairs

Stockholm (Press Release)The Embassy of Pakistan organized a special event today to mark the Kashmir Black Day. It was attended by members of Pakistani and Kashmir diaspora in Sweden , as well as representatives of media.Ms. Mushaal Hussein Mullick, prominent Kashmiri activist and the wife of Mr. Mohammad Yasin Malik, Chairman of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front addressed the gathering virtually.She highlighted the mass human rights violations and draconian laws which are being used to crush the Kashmiris’ struggle for the right to self determination.She said that the illegal actions taken by India on August 2019 had further exacerbated the plight of the people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Ms. Mush...

October 29, 2021 at 11:36 am | Economic Affairs

Vienna(Press Release) The Embassy of Pakistan in Vienna organized a webinar to mark the Kashmir Black Day. It was attended by members of Pakistani and Kashmir diaspora in Austria and Slovakia, as well as representatives of media and local think tanks. Five distinguished speakers from Pakistan participated in the webinar as panelists. These included Syed Faiz Naqshbandi, attorney at Law and Convener of All Parties Hurriyet Conference, Islamabad, Dr Saif ur Rehman Malik, Director at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad, Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmad, former Vice Chancellor of Sargodha University, Dr. Amna Mahmood, professor and the Dean of Social Sciences at the International Islamic University, Islamabad, and Ms. Mushaal Hussein Mullick, pro...

October 29, 2021 at 11:34 am | Economic Affairs

28 October, 2021 Islamabad( Press Release) "Distinguished Visitors Day" was observed during the ongoing multi-national air exercise “ACES Meet 2021-2” at an operational Air Base of Pakistan Air Force which was attended by Air Vice Marshal Imtiaz Sattar [Cdr AFSC], Maj Gen Asif Mehmood Goraya [GOC 3 AD Div], Air Vice Marshal Shahid Mansoor Jehangiri [DG JO], Air Vice Marshal Kashif Qamar [DG Log], Air Vice Marshal Ikram Noor [Advisor to CAS (A)], Air Vice Marshal Asim Rashid Malik [DG Aero (Engg)] and Rear Admiral Naeem Sarwar [DG PR (N)]. Pakistan Air Force and Turkish Air Force are actively participating in the two weeks long air exercise which commenced from 15 October, 2021 while United Kingdom and Uzbekistan air fo...

October 28, 2021 at 3:27 pm | Economic Affairs

By HE M Khalid Jamali“Pehlay Bata phir School”, generations of Pakistanis; including myself, have grown up with Bata Shoes. In 1938 Bata Shoe Company established a shoe factory near Lahore marking the establishment of a long-standing bond of friendship, diplomatic and economic relations between Pakistan and the Czech Republic. Czech Republic; then Czechoslovakia, was one of the first Central European countries to have established diplomatic relations with Pakistan in September 1950. While this marked the start of a formal relationship, the public interaction between the peoples of the two countries started as early as 1920’s. Professor Vincenc Lesny delivered lectures at the Government College Lahore, the works of Karel Capek tran...

October 28, 2021 at 12:32 pm | Economic Affairs