Category: Ministries
Family members of Sarabjeet Singh visits him in hospital
Islamabad, April 28, 2013 (PPI-OT): The Government of Pakistan has provided 2nd Consular access to Indian diplomats presently stationed in Lahore. They have been asked to coordinate with Deputy Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Camp Office Lahore and with the MS of Jinnah Hospital for Consular arrangements. Earlier today, the family [...]
As a result of a scuffle between prisoners at Kot Lakhpath Jail Lahore, Indian prisoner Sarabjeet Singh suffered head injuries
Islamabad, April 27, 2013 (PPI-OT): As a result of a scuffle between prisoners at the Kot Lakhpath Jail, Lahore, yesterday, Indian prisoner Sarabjeet Singh suffered head injuries which rendered him unconscious. He was immediately evacuated to Jinnah Hospital, Lahore where he was provided emergency medical assistance. Doctors and medical staff at the hospital are working [...]
Record of press briefing by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman held on April 26
Islamabad, April 26, 2013 (PPI-OT): [This is a rush transcript. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.] There are no opening remarks. The floor is open for questions. Question Would you please share the names of the countries that have allowed overseas Pakistanis to vote abroad? Answer The matter [...]
Trilateral Core Group on Afghanistan meets in Brussels
Islamabad, April 24, 2013 (PPI-OT): As part of the high level consultations between Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States, a Trilateral Core Group meeting was held in Brussels on 24 April 2013, which was attended by the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Mr. Hamid Karzai, Secretary of State of the United States, [...]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs rebuttal of news regarding imposition of fine on Pak Embassy in Denmark
Islamabad, April 23, 2013 (PPI-OT): Responding to a query about a news item regarding imposition of fine on Pakistan Embassy by a court in Denmark, the Spokesman stated that there was no truth in the news. The Embassy enjoys full diplomatic immunity and the Danish courts have no jurisdiction over it. The case of a [...]
Prime Minister Khoso’s condolence message to Chinese Premier on earthquake in Sichuan Province
Islamabad, April 23, 2013 (PPI-OT): “Excellency, On behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan and on my own behalf, I wish to extend our deepest condolences at the loss of precious lives and damage to property as a result of earthquake which hit Southwestern China this morning. Our prayers and sympathies are with the [...]
Record of Press briefing by Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman held on 19th April
Islamabad, April 19, 2013 (PPI-OT): [This is a rush transcript. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.] There are no opening remarks. The floor is open for questions. Question Is Foreign office in loop regarding any foreign contact and pressure about the Musharraf issue either from London, Washington, Jeddah [...]
Chinese Red Cross assistance for rehabilitation of earthquake affectees in Balochistan
Islamabad, April 19, 2013 (PPI-OT): The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr. Liu Jian, called on the Foreign Secretary this afternoon and presented a cheque for US $50,000 on behalf of the Chinese Red Cross for rehabilitation of the earthquake affectees in Baluchistan. The Foreign Secretary while thanking the Ambassador and the [...]
Petroleum minister appeals to the nation for helping create awareness regarding curbing menace of sabotage on gas pipelines
Islamabad, April 19, 2013 (PPI-OT): Mr. Sohail Wajahat H. Siddiqui, Minister Petroleum has appealed to the nation for helping create awareness regarding curbing the menace of sabotage on gas pipelines across the country. Unfortunately, during the month of April 2013, 11 numbers of incidents of sabotage / terrorist attacks on pipelines have taken place, which [...]
Turkey offer condolences on devastation caused by recent earthquake in Balochistan
Islamabad, April 17, 2013 (PPI-OT): The Turkish Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Ahmet Davutoglu made a phone call to the Foreign Secretary Mr. Jalil Abbas Jilani today to express sympathy and offer condolences on the devastation caused by the recent earthquake involving loss of precious lives and property in Mashkel area of Balochistan. On behalf of [...]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman’s clarification to news item regarding alleged deal on Drones
Islamabad, April 07, 2013 (PPI-OT): Responding to a query regarding a story published in New York Times on an alleged deal on drones, the spokesman said that the story is baseless and a part of the propaganda to create confusion about the clear position of Pakistan on this matter. We have repeatedly affirmed that Pakistan [...]
Record of Press briefing by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokes person held on April 4
Islamabad, April 04, 2013 (PPI-OT): [This is a rush transcript. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.] There are no opening remarks. The floor is open for questions. Question There have been talks between Pakistan, Russia and China on Afghanistan. Would you like to give us some updates about [...]
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