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FO

Pakistan calls on international community to play role to address systematic violence against women in IIOJK

The incidents of systematic violence and mass rapes in IIOJK have been documented by a number of independent Commissions, human rights organzations, global media and civil society organizations, including the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the FO said.

Updated 23 Feb, 2021 02:12pm

Pakistan

Passion, perseverance and determination of Sadpara, Snorri and Mohr will always be remembered: FO

The three climbers who went missing on February 5 were officially declared dead on Thursday.
It is believed the group reached the summit but encountered a problem on the way down.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:25pm

Pakistan

Pakistan calls upon India to bring perpetrators of Samjhauta Express blast to justice 'without further delay'

The FO said that despite the availability of clear evidence, India’s continuing failure to provide justice to the victims of the horrible incident is a 'reconfirmation of the culture of impunity that the perpetrators of terrorist attacks enjoy in India'.
In 2007, the Delhi-Lahore Samjhauta Express train blasts resulted in the death of 68 passengers, including more than 40 Pakistani nationals.

Published 19 Feb, 2021 10:05am

Pakistan

Foreign diplomats: Planned tour by India to IIOJK to mislead world : FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday termed the planned "guided" tour of foreign diplomats by Indian government to the...

Updated 16 Feb, 2021 09:37am

FO optimistic about FATF moot prospects

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday expressed the hope for a positive outcome with regard to getting removed from the...

Published 13 Feb, 2021 04:11am

Pakistan

Pakistan 'disappointed' over US's ‘India’s Jammu & Kashmir' statement; terms the reference inconsistent with UNSC’s resolutions

FO said that the reference is inconsistent with the disputed status of Jammu and Kashmir as recognized by numerous United Nations Security Council resolutions and the international community.
Earlier, US State Department welcomed the resumption of 4G mobile internet in 'India's Jammu & Kashmir'.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 12:58pm

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns Houthi militants’ drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's Abha airport

"Pakistan reiterates its full support and solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threats to its security and territorial integrity," FO added.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said that four Houthi drones were used in the attack.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 11:11am

Pakistan

Pakistan congratulates UAE leadership, people over successful Mars mission

UAE’s first mission to Mars reached the red planet and entered orbit on Tuesday after a seven-month, 494 million km journey.

The successful Mars mission was a testament to the vision of the UAE leadership, and pride for its people, as well as Muslim Ummah, said FO.

Updated 10 Feb, 2021 07:50pm

Pakistan

Pakistan says UN report vindicates its stand on threats from Afghanistan

The report vindicates Pakistan’s longstanding position on threats posed to Pakistan and the region by groups like the TTP, JuA, HuA and their affiliates, based in Afghanistan, FO said.
- The FO said Pakistan stands firm in its resolve to partner with international community against the menace of terrorism.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 11:08am

Pakistan

There is no change in Pakistan's principled stand on Kashmir issue, clarifies FO following PM's statement

The FO issued this statement following PM's statement that Pakistan will allow the Kashmiris to decide between choosing to join Pakistan or remaining independent even after they vote in favour of Pakistan.
"Pakistan remains firmly committed to the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute through free and impartial plebiscite under the UN auspices as enshrined in the relevant UNSC resolutions," FO added.

Updated 06 Feb, 2021 12:58pm

Qureshi writes to UN about IIOJK situation

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday wrote a letter to UN Security Council (UNSC) president and ...

Published 06 Feb, 2021 04:06am

Pakistan

Qureshi reaffirms Pakistan's 'unflinching solidarity' with Kashmiris in IIOJK

Qureshi said the entire Pakistani nation stands with them in their valiant struggle to secure their inalienable right to self-determination.
He said under the suffocating military siege and in the face of ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian army has continued cordon-and-search operations, fake encounters, and indulged in a killing spree of Kashmiri youth in IIOJK.

Published 05 Feb, 2021 10:25am

Pakistan

Time for world to see 'India as state-sponsor of terrorism': FO

The Foreign Office Spokesperson said India, which masqueraded itself as a victim of terrorism for too long, had fully been exposed at international level.

Published 28 Jan, 2021 06:50pm

Pakistan

India continues to remain evasive about mysterious death of 11 Pakistanis in Jodhpur: FO

FO said that the family members of the deceased have raised serious concerns hinting at the involvement of Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in the incident.
- He added that Human Rights Minister Shireen Mazari has also addressed a letter to the United Nations calling for an investigation into the deaths of the Pakistanis in India.

Published 21 Jan, 2021 04:36pm

World

FO condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region

On Sunday, three civilians including a man and two children were injured when a military projectile launched by the Houthi militants hit the border villages in Al-Ardha governorate of Jazan.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 04:25pm

Pakistan

FO says passengers of PIA’s seized aircraft will be departing Kuala Lumpur tonight

"Our High Commission in Malaysia is in close contact with the relevant Malaysian authorities and Pakistan International Airlines to address the issue at the earliest," FO said.
The plane was held back by a local court in Malaysia as part of a legal dispute between the airline and another party.

Published 15 Jan, 2021 04:40pm

Pakistan

Turkish FM to arrive in Pakistan today

This will be his third visit during the last two and half years.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu will also call on Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Dr. Arif Alvi.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 11:33am

Pakistan

FO condemns extra-judicial killings of three more Kashmiris by Indian forces

It is doubly inhuman that the bodies of the three martyrs are not handed over to their families for a proper burial, despite repeated appeals by the families," FO said.
The morally bankrupt RSS-BJP regime should not be allowed to act with such impunity, the FO said.

Published 05 Jan, 2021 12:09pm

Pakistan

Pakistan says India should set its own house in order rather than 'feigning concern for minority rights elsewhere'

As a perennial purveyor of state-sponsored discrimination against its minorities, India is in no position to pontificate on the issue of minority rights elsewhere, FO said.
"This is not the first time the Indian Government has tried to feign concern for minority rights elsewhere while being the most egregious and persistent violator of minority rights itself," FO said.

Published 02 Jan, 2021 03:20pm

Pakistan

Revelation that weapons were planted on bodies of Kashmiris 'only a tip of ice-berg of Indian crimes against Kashmiris': FO

The list of India’s crimes against the Kashmiri people is long, FO said.
On Sunday, Indian police charged Captain Bhoopendra Singh for killing the three Kashmiri civilians.

Updated 29 Dec, 2020 01:13pm

Pakistan

Pakistan deeply concerned over illegal confinement of Kashmiri leaders by Indian govt: FO

Foreign Office says Kashmiri leaders have been illegally arrested over malicious and false charges by the Indian Government through invoking draconian laws promulgated in IIOJK
Kashmiri leaders have been languishing under squalid conditions in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic in infamous Tihar and other jails: FO

Published 28 Dec, 2020 01:52pm

Pakistan

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat to protest LoC violations that left 1 dead, 3 injured

On Tuesday, a 50-year-old woman was killed and three civilians including four-year-old minor sustained injuries after Indian troops resorted to indiscriminate firing in Hotspring and Jandrot Sectors of the LoC.
The Indian occupation forces have carried out 3012 ceasefire violations to date.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 12:49pm

Pakistan takes up attack on UNMOGIP observers with the UN: FO

Letter states deliberate targeting of the UN Observers and their vehicle appears to be a new plot by India to hinder UNMOGIP’s work, and facilitate another Indian military misadventure against Pakistan
Pakistan had credible information that the RSS-BJP Government is planning to stage a ‘false flag’ attack to divert attention from its domestic difficulties: FO

Published 20 Dec, 2020 04:25pm

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns terrorist attack on oil tanker at Saudi port in Jeddah

FO said these attacks threaten peace and security of Saudi Arabia, as well as the region.
Pakistan has reiterated its full support and solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Published 15 Dec, 2020 10:08am

Pakistan

Indian diplomat summoned to protest ceasefire violations

Due to indiscriminate and unprovoked firing by the Indian occupation forces in Chirikot Sector of the LoC, 19 year old Nasreen Akhtar, resident of Kakota village, and Shoukat, resident of Chaffer village, sustained serious injuries.
FO spokesperson said Indian side was called upon to respect the 2003 ceasefire understanding, investigate this and other such incidents of deliberate ceasefire violations and maintain peace along the LoC and the WB.

Updated 14 Dec, 2020 07:34pm

Pakistan

India is neither ‘responsible’ nor a ‘democracy’: FO rejects MEA’s attempt to deny responsibility following disinformation exposé

"The report by EU DisinfoLab goes to further corroborate our long-held position about India’s incurable obsession with Pakistan and its unrelenting smear campaign against Pakistan," FO said.
It is time that the world saw the reality of India as a state-sponsor of terrorism and a purveyor of anti-Pakistan propaganda globally, FO added.

Updated 12 Dec, 2020 06:47pm

Pakistan

Pakistan summons senior Indian diplomat over recent LoC violations

55-year-old Naseem Fatima from Tai Mohra village sustained serious injuries due to unprovoked firing by the Indian occupation forces.
"India has committed 2940 ceasefire violations to date," FO said.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 01:08pm

Pakistan

Recognition of Israel not under consideration, reiterates Foreign Office

He said Prime Minister Imran Khan has made it clear that unless a just settlement of the Palestine issue, satisfactory to the Palestinian people, is found, Pakistan cannot recognise Israel.

Updated 26 Nov, 2020 06:18pm

Pakistan

Recognition of Israel not under consideration: FO

The Spokesperson in a statement underlined that the Prime Minister’s statements in this context have been clear and unequivocal.

Updated 24 Nov, 2020 11:00pm

Pakistan

India escalated anti-Pakistan campaign, false flag ops following Islamabad's unveiling of dossier: FO

FO termed Indian ministry's briefing as another attempt to mischievously implicate Pakistan in some alleged planned attack in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

Updated 24 Nov, 2020 06:02pm

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USD PKR Interbank Selling / Feb 24	158.90
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USD to Japanese Yen / Feb 24	105.38
USD to Swiss Franc / Feb 24	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Feb 24	1.41
Euro to USD / Feb 24	1.22
UK LIBOR % / Feb 24	0.08

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S&P 500 / Feb 24	3881.37
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Tokyo Nikkei / Feb 24	29880.52
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FTSE 100 / Feb 24	6625.94
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Germany DAX 30 / Feb 24	13864.81
France CAC40 / Feb 24	5779.84

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Crude Oil / Feb 24	61.21
Karachi Cotton Assoc. / Feb 24	11300.00
Gold 10 Grams / Feb 24	94264.00
Gold Spot / Feb 24	1805.90
Cotton / Feb 24	92.67

FO

Pakistan calls on international community to play role to address systematic violence against women in IIOJK

Passion, perseverance and determination of Sadpara, Snorri and Mohr will always be remembered: FO

Pakistan calls upon India to bring perpetrators of Samjhauta Express blast to justice 'without further delay'

Foreign diplomats: Planned tour by India to IIOJK to mislead world : FO

FO optimistic about FATF moot prospects

Pakistan 'disappointed' over US's ‘India’s Jammu & Kashmir' statement; terms the reference inconsistent with UNSC’s resolutions

Pakistan condemns Houthi militants’ drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's Abha airport

Pakistan congratulates UAE leadership, people over successful Mars mission

Pakistan says UN report vindicates its stand on threats from Afghanistan

There is no change in Pakistan's principled stand on Kashmir issue, clarifies FO following PM's statement

Qureshi writes to UN about IIOJK situation

Qureshi reaffirms Pakistan's 'unflinching solidarity' with Kashmiris in IIOJK

Time for world to see 'India as state-sponsor of terrorism': FO

India continues to remain evasive about mysterious death of 11 Pakistanis in Jodhpur: FO

FO condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Jazan region

FO says passengers of PIA’s seized aircraft will be departing Kuala Lumpur tonight

Turkish FM to arrive in Pakistan today

FO condemns extra-judicial killings of three more Kashmiris by Indian forces

Pakistan says India should set its own house in order rather than 'feigning concern for minority rights elsewhere'

Revelation that weapons were planted on bodies of Kashmiris 'only a tip of ice-berg of Indian crimes against Kashmiris': FO

Pakistan deeply concerned over illegal confinement of Kashmiri leaders by Indian govt: FO

Pakistan summons Indian diplomat to protest LoC violations that left 1 dead, 3 injured

Pakistan takes up attack on UNMOGIP observers with the UN: FO

Pakistan condemns terrorist attack on oil tanker at Saudi port in Jeddah

Indian diplomat summoned to protest ceasefire violations

India is neither ‘responsible’ nor a ‘democracy’: FO rejects MEA’s attempt to deny responsibility following disinformation exposé

Pakistan summons senior Indian diplomat over recent LoC violations

Recognition of Israel not under consideration, reiterates Foreign Office

Recognition of Israel not under consideration: FO

India escalated anti-Pakistan campaign, false flag ops following Islamabad's unveiling of dossier: FO

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