Tag: Foreign Ministry
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‘Everyone was fleeing the site’: At least six people killed in Kabul bombing
The Russian Foreign Ministry and Afghan officials have confirmed that two Russian embassy staff members were among six people who were killed in a suicide bombing near the entrance of the Russian embassy in Kabul. The attack was claimed by the Islamic State militant group. “As a result of the attack, two employees of the…
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Pakistan rescues woman in love gone wrong, saves wife left in Indian jail by husband
Pakistan has issued a nationality certificate, which will lead to becoming a citizen of Pakistan, to a stateless woman, Sumaira who has been stranded in India for four years. It was issued after verification by National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and her family. Pakistan Interior Minister has sent her nationality certificate to Foreign Ministry.…
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PM chastises envoys for indifferent attitude towards expats
Prime Minister Imran Khan virtually addressed Pakistani ambassadors and high commissioners from across the globe on Wednesday. PM tweeted that he told all Pakistani missions abroad that their priority “must be the welfare and well-being of our greatest asset, overseas Pakistanis”. “Overseas Pakistanis are precious assets of the country,” the premier said, adding that it…
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Khashoggi: Pakistan in solidarity with KSA while world demands holding MBS accountable
While rest of the world demands that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman be held accountable for journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, Pakistan has said it stands in solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “We have noted that the Saudi government termed Jamal Khashoggi’s murder as an ‘abhorrent crime’ and a ‘flagrant violation of the…
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Pakistan rejects Indian statements on Gilgit-Baltistan status
Pakistan has rejected the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ irresponsible and unwarranted statement regarding Gilgit-Baltistan. A Foreign Ministry statement said India has no legal, moral or historical standing on the issue. “For more than 73 years, India has been in illegal and forcible occupation of parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Regurgitation of false and fabricated…
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KYA BOLA? (Jul 21): Foreign Ministry’s $25,000 for bathroom decor to ‘Peeth mein chura ghonpnay wala Shehbaz’
Following are some snippets that stood out from Urdu newspapers on July 21, 2020, which The Current takes no responsibility for. Foreign Ministry’s approval of $25,000 for bathroom decor It has been reported by Daily Jang that the Foreign Ministry has approved $25,000 for the decor of bathroom of Pakistan’s permanent representative to the United…