Embassies

Islamabad: Ambassador Abdullah Hussain Haroon, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations today deposited the Instruments of Ratification, signed by the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, for the “Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” and “Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography” with Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations, says a press release received here today from New York. [...]

Islamabad: Ambassador William Brownfield, Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, was in Islamabad for working level discussions of law enforcement and terrorism. For more information, contact: Alberto...

Islamabad: Good evening and happy Fourth of July. I am delighted that you are celebrating with us today on the 235th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. In the United States, today is a day on which Americans gather with family and friends. It is a day for fun. But it is also a day for reflection. On this day, Americans reaffirm the values that gave birth to, and have sustained, our nation for more than [...]

London: Foreign Secretary William Hague and President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari discussed key foreign policy issues and the close cooperation between the UK and Pakistan. Foreign Secretary William Hague met the President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari in London on 30th June. They discussed the close cooperation between the UK and Pakistan, including the commitment to increase trade and investment between the two nations as part of the strategic dialogue. President Zardari commended the United Kingdom on its continued [...]

Islamabad: The UK Foreign Secretary, Mr William Hague met with the families and victims of those killed and injured in terrorist attacks in Pakistan today Thursday 23 June. Mr Hague paid his respects to the fallen martyrs of the Pakistani police service by laying a wreath at the police monument recognising the sacrifices of those killed in the service of Pakistan and its citizens. He then met with the families and victims of ordinary Pakistani citizens who had been killed [...]

Islamabad: The UK Foreign Secretary, Mr William Hague arrived in Islamabad earlier today, Thursday 23 June, on his second trip to Pakistan since taking up his position last year. Mr Hague met with Acting Foreign Minister, Hina Rabbani Khar to continue discussions on the UK-Pakistan Enhanced Strategic Dialogue that was launched by the UK and Pakistani Prime Ministers in April. At a press conference held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr Hague said: “There is an unbreakable partnership between [...]

Islamabad: In his meeting with Acting Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar today, Thursday 23 June, the UK Foreign Secretary, Mr William Hague discussed the concerning situation facing journalists in Pakistan following the recent abduction and killing of Syed Saleem Shezad and the assault on Waqar Kiani. Following the meeting the Foreign Secretary said: “All countries deserve a free and independent press. As I said at the time, I was shocked to hear of the abduction and killing of journalist Syed [...]