Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi on Thursday discussed the need for stronger cooperation amongst members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to combat Islamophobia. In a telephone conversation, Foreign Minister Qureshi stressed that Pakistan’s efforts were aimed at creating awareness and building greater understanding for the […]
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Imran Khan to meet crown prince, OIC head, other key officials during KSA tour
At the invitation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister Imran Khan will embark on a three-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Friday (May 7). The prime minister will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and other members of the […]
At Islamic Summit, King Salman slams terror, extremism
Extremism and terrorism are “the most serious scourge” facing the world, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman said on Friday at the 14th Islamic Summit, organized by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Makkah. The summit’s theme was “Hand in Hand Toward the Future,” and was chaired by the king, who received leaders and heads of […]
Khan’s Visit to Iran
With the changing regional and international dimensions, Pakistan is opening its options to rebuild alliance and revive old friendships, like every other country in the international global system. To build those long-lastingties, Prime Minister Imran Khan was on a historic and landmark visit to Tehran from 21-22 April 2019 on the invitation of President Hassan […]
Pulwama — a climacteric event? — II
Pakistan is awaiting diffusion of the prevailing tension. India for its misadventure and following military humiliation and a black eye, is acting intransigent, leaving everyone including its saner element to continue guessing Modi’s next inanity. With Pakistan’s mature behavior duly complemented by international efforts, the current tension may diffuse, but what needs consideration is, how […]
Emissaries from round world gathering in Christchurch for remembrance
Representatives of governments from around the world are expected to attend a national remembrance service in New Zealand on Friday for the 50 victims of a mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch. “This is an event that affected New Zealand deeply. But it was our Muslim New Zealanders who were targeted. So rightly so, […]
OIC expresses concern over Indian atrocities, human rights violations in IoK
ABU DHABI: The OIC Ministerial meeting concluded on Saturday in Abu Dhabi OIC expresses deep concern over atrocities, human rights violations in IoK. In a resolution adopted by the 46th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM), the OIC member states reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir remains the core dispute between Pakistan and India and […]
Pakistan to boycott OIC session: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister (FM) Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Friday that Pakistan will boycott the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Abu Dhabi. In his speech in parliament he said that Pakistan has conveyed reservations about Sushma Swaraj’s presence at the OIC meeting. Shah Mehmood Qureshi said, “India is neither a member of OIC nor […]
OIC is not a Forum for talks with Swaraj: SM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday stated that Pakistan has doubts over Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj being present at Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting scheduled next month. Qureshi showed his concern by saying “India is neither a member of OIC nor an observer”. Qureshi further clarified that he has no issues […]
Have concrete evidence against Kulbhushan: FM Qureshi
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday stated that Pakistan has concrete evidence against Indian-spy Kulbhushan Yadav and that the country was hopeful of winning the case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). “Pakistan has concrete evidence against Kulbhushan Yadav and I am hopeful that we will win the case at the […]