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PEMRA raids NHA’s illegal FM radio station
A PEMRA enforcement team in Peshawar, on Wednesday raided an illegal FM Radio station being run by NHA (National Highways Authority) in violation of...
Libyan FM resigns, allies disagree over arming rebels
PARIS/AJDABIYA - Libyan Foreign Minister Mussa Kussa arrived in Britain on Wednesday, telling the British government that he had resigned from his post, as disagreement over arming the rebels battling Libyan leader Moamer Gaddafi emerged with at least three of the countries enforcing the no-fly zone over the country opposing the idea.
Russia also criticised the proposal, amid dissent within NATO over the conduct of the whole Libyan operation. Both France and the US have raised
Russia also criticised the proposal, amid dissent within NATO over the conduct of the whole Libyan operation. Both France and the US have raised
Bahraini FM arrives amidst turmoil back home
ISLAMABAD - Amidst turmoil and mayhem back home, Bahrain's Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa arrives here today (Monday) on a two-day visit to discuss his country's current situation with top Pakistani leadership.
Bahrain, the Persian Gulf state has old friendly relations with Pakistan based on the spirit of brotherhood and cooperation. There are currently around 65 thousand Pakistanis living in Bahrain with scores of them part and parcel of
Bahrain, the Persian Gulf state has old friendly relations with Pakistan based on the spirit of brotherhood and cooperation. There are currently around 65 thousand Pakistanis living in Bahrain with scores of them part and parcel of
Wave of revolts in Arab world ‘irrepressible’: French FM
PARIS - The wave of anti-govt, pro-democracy revolts sweeping across much of the Arab world is "irrepressible," France's top diplomat said on Thursday, citing Yemen, Syria, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia as examples. "I thing that this movement is irrepressible. There will no doubt be dictators who will try to stay on, but they will not be able to resist in the long run," Foreign Minister Alain Juppe told journalists. "Over time, this movement will prevail everywhere, and I hope it will
City police without FM radio for over 2-year
KARACHI - Despite the passage of over two years, Karachi's traffic police are still without FM (frequency modulation) radio channel aimed at facilitating citizens regarding latest developments, including traffic management and gridlocks.
In early 2008, the Sindh Home Department, in collaboration with the Information Technology Department, had decided to launch an FM radio channel, which was supposed to operate round-the-clock, broadcasting up-to-date information to the citizens
In early 2008, the Sindh Home Department, in collaboration with the Information Technology Department, had decided to launch an FM radio channel, which was supposed to operate round-the-clock, broadcasting up-to-date information to the citizens
Japanese FM resigns over donation row
TOKYO - Japan's Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara announced his resignation on Sunday over donations received from a foreign resident in violation of the country's laws. Maehara -- who had been seen as a likely successor to embattled Prime Minister Naoto Kan -- said he would step down after admitting he received several hundred dollars from a restaurant owner of Korean ethnicity.
"I apologise to the Japanese people for stepping down after only six months and provoking distrust over
"I apologise to the Japanese people for stepping down after only six months and provoking distrust over
Afghan FM arrives today
ISLAMABAD - Afghan Foreign Minister Zalmai Rassoul will arrive in Islamabad on a two-day visit today to devise an agenda for the forthcoming US-Pak-Afghan meeting in Washington next month to increase counter-terrorism cooperation.
The trilateral meeting to be held in February in Washington would be attended by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her counterparts from Islamabad and Kabul.
"The Afghan foreign minister is coming to Pakistan to chalk out an agenda for
The trilateral meeting to be held in February in Washington would be attended by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her counterparts from Islamabad and Kabul.
"The Afghan foreign minister is coming to Pakistan to chalk out an agenda for
German FM praises Pakistan’s effort in ‘war on terror’
ISLAMABAD - Hailing Pakistan's role in the process of reconciliation and integration for peace in Afghanistan, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said on Saturday that the solution to the crisis in Afghanistan is political and not military. "We support the process of integration and reconciliation for peace in Afghanistan. It is our common interest to have stability there," German Foreign Minister said while answering questions of reporters in a joint press conference with
Japan FM pushes for better ties with China
TOKYO - Japan should discuss a free trade deal with China while improving diplomatic ties through ministerial exchanges, Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara said in an interview aired Friday.
"I believe it is important to make efforts on the governmental level so that Japan and China will discuss a free trade agreement and other things, expand economic and trade ties and build win-win relations," Maehara told NHK.
Japan's relations with China plunged to the lowest point in years
"I believe it is important to make efforts on the governmental level so that Japan and China will discuss a free trade agreement and other things, expand economic and trade ties and build win-win relations," Maehara told NHK.
Japan's relations with China plunged to the lowest point in years
Iran should keep out of affairs of Arab states: Egypt FM
DOHA: Iran should keep out of the internal affairs of Arab countries in the Gulf and not meddle in Iraq and Lebanon, Egypt's foreign minister said on Friday in a Qatari newspaper.
"Iranian interventions in the internal affairs of the Gulf must not be allowed," Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit told Al-Sharq newspaper. "We say to our brothers in Iran ... Iraq must be left alone and Lebanon must be left alone. And Iran should not intrude in Bahrain in any way," said Abul Gheit.
"Iranian interventions in the internal affairs of the Gulf must not be allowed," Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit told Al-Sharq newspaper. "We say to our brothers in Iran ... Iraq must be left alone and Lebanon must be left alone. And Iran should not intrude in Bahrain in any way," said Abul Gheit.
Pakistan’s Vision East Asia policy seeks constructive role in South Asia:...
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Tuesday that Pakistan's 'Vision East Asia' policy was not driven by economic impulses only but also by its commitment to play a constructive and meaningful role in South and South East Asia.
According to a press release issued by Pakistan High Commission in Singapore, Qureshi expressed these views in a lecture on 'Pakistan in the Next Decade, Prospects and Challenges' at Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) in
According to a press release issued by Pakistan High Commission in Singapore, Qureshi expressed these views in a lecture on 'Pakistan in the Next Decade, Prospects and Challenges' at Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) in
Kashmir tops govt’s agenda: FM
MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday said the government would continue to extend moral and diplomatic support to the Kashmiris and highlight the issue.
While talking to media people after offering Eid prayer at Shah Rukn-e-Alam Mosque, he ruled out the impression that the issue was dropped from the UN agenda. The Kashmir problem was still on the United Nations' agenda, he said, adding it was a wrong impression.
Qureshi hailed the government policies,
While talking to media people after offering Eid prayer at Shah Rukn-e-Alam Mosque, he ruled out the impression that the issue was dropped from the UN agenda. The Kashmir problem was still on the United Nations' agenda, he said, adding it was a wrong impression.
Qureshi hailed the government policies,
Indo-US ties don’t bother Pakistan: FM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is not worried about the close ties between the US and India but opposes India's bid for a permanent UNSC membership, as it would have a negative impact on peace and stability and balance of power in South Asia, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Friday.
Qureshi told reporters Pakistan was not opposing India's bid just for the sake of opposition but it had reasons for it. "The expansion and reform of the UN Security Council is a long-drawn and
Qureshi told reporters Pakistan was not opposing India's bid just for the sake of opposition but it had reasons for it. "The expansion and reform of the UN Security Council is a long-drawn and
Russia wants more nuclear power projects in Asia: FM
HANOI: Asian nations are keen on striking nuclear power deals with Russia, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday, as world powers race to secure projects in the energy-hungry region.
"Our partners expressed particular interest in nuclear energy, noting Russia's vast experience in this sphere," Lavrov said in Hanoi, where President Dmitry Medvedev attended a regional summit. During Medvedev's visit to Vietnam, Russia will also sign a multi-billion-euro deal on Sunday to
"Our partners expressed particular interest in nuclear energy, noting Russia's vast experience in this sphere," Lavrov said in Hanoi, where President Dmitry Medvedev attended a regional summit. During Medvedev's visit to Vietnam, Russia will also sign a multi-billion-euro deal on Sunday to
No foreign dictation on N Waziristan operation: FM
MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday that Pakistan would not accept any external pressure and that it would decide about the military operation in North Waziristan keeping in view its requirements, resources and priorities.
Talking to journalists at the Multan airport, Qureshi said the whole world had acknowledged Pakistan's sacrifice in the war on terror and it was making sincere efforts. "Our people and even shrines are being targeted by terrorists,"
Talking to journalists at the Multan airport, Qureshi said the whole world had acknowledged Pakistan's sacrifice in the war on terror and it was making sincere efforts. "Our people and even shrines are being targeted by terrorists,"
Now Pakistan too can ask US to ‘do more’: FM
LAHORE
The Pak-US strategic dialogue has been upgraded and is based on equality, which allows both sides to demand "do more" to minimise the trust deficit, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Sunday.
"This time, it was a two-way communication unlike the past, which could be marked as a success and a change in the pattern of thinking of the US President Barack Obama's administration," he told a press conference at the State Guest House.
"During the talks, we
The Pak-US strategic dialogue has been upgraded and is based on equality, which allows both sides to demand "do more" to minimise the trust deficit, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Sunday.
"This time, it was a two-way communication unlike the past, which could be marked as a success and a change in the pattern of thinking of the US President Barack Obama's administration," he told a press conference at the State Guest House.
"During the talks, we
FM urges US to open its markets to Pakistani goods
WASHINGTON
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday urged the United States to open its markets to Pakistani goods for supporting Pakistan's economic recovery and sustained development.
"We need trade, not just aid," he told a distinguished gathering at Brookings Institute, a Washington-based think-tank, as the US-Pakistan strategic dialogue enters its second day. "We do not seek dependency, we seek economic viability," the foreign minister said in a wide-ranging
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday urged the United States to open its markets to Pakistani goods for supporting Pakistan's economic recovery and sustained development.
"We need trade, not just aid," he told a distinguished gathering at Brookings Institute, a Washington-based think-tank, as the US-Pakistan strategic dialogue enters its second day. "We do not seek dependency, we seek economic viability," the foreign minister said in a wide-ranging
