ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) on Friday said that there had been an “alarming surge in provocative statements from Indian leaders asserting unwarranted claims over Azad Jammu and Kashmir”, adding that Pakistan rejected such claims. The remarks by the FO spokesperson did not mention any specific
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed Pakistan’s abiding commitment to promoting multilateralism and diplomacy, which were the important pillars of the country’s foreign policy. Ishaq Dar on the occasion of the International Day for Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace said multilateralism, diplomacy, dialogue, and international
ISLAMABAD: In a landmark development aimed at bolstering diplomatic ties between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran, President Dr. Seyed Ebrahim Raisi of Iran concluded his official visit to Pakistan today. The visit, spanning from April 22nd to April 24th, was
GENEVA: The United Nations human rights experts has urged the Indian government to prohibit advocacy of religious hatred, including incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence, and protect the religious freedom of minorities by repealing anti-conversion and anti-blasphemy laws. The experts appealed to New Delhi to prevent
SRINAGAR: As Indian PM Narendra Modi arrived in held Kashmir for his first visit since he scrapped its special status under Article 370 of India’s constitution, Pakistan dismissed the move as “part of India’s efforts to portray normalcy” in the disputed region. “We believe that these
WASHINGTON: Washington would welcome "productive and peaceful talks" between India and Pakistan on Kashmir, but the pace, scope, and character of any dialogue is a matter for India and Pakistan to determine, said Matthew Miller, the United States State Department spokesperson. Miller commented in response to
UNITED NATIONS: In a UN Security Council debate on climate and water scarcity, Pakistan has once again emphasised the need for strict adherence to the Indus Water Treaty. “Increasing water demand, coupled with climate change impacts, creates the potential for trans-boundary water disputes in several parts
LONDON: The international observers on the invitation of the caretaker government are set to monitor the February 8 general elections, including dozens of foreign journalists who have also been issued visas for coverage of polls. The government said the issuance of visas showcases the commitment to
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reached out to the US and Canada over Indian role in orchestrating the assassinations of two Pakistani citizens within its borders last year. A senior Pakistani diplomat disclosed that this was done for sharing information with the two countries, who had also been
NEW DELHI: One of India's most well-known meals outside of the country is butter chicken, which is both tasty and controversial, with two Indian restaurant groups battling it out in court over who invented it. The Gujral family, owners of a famed Delhi restaurant brand, Moti