Naveed Siddiqui

"Keeping a clandestine tab on dissenting voices is a long-standing textbook ploy of the RSS-BJP regime," FO spokesman says. Published 23 Jul, 2021 12:29pm

"The visit is part of the high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China," the Foreign Office says. Updated 23 Jul, 2021 12:50pm

FO reaction comes after Indian foreign ministry spokesperson described the alleged abduction as “very shocking”. Updated 23 Jul, 2021 12:30pm

Muslims were barred from offering prayers in major mosques and were also unable to freely sacrifice bovines. Updated 21 Jul, 2021 07:07pm

Ambassador Mansoor Ahmad Khan arrived in Islamabad on Sunday evening, according to the FO. Updated 19 Jul, 2021 03:17pm

FO reacts to Indian foreign minister claiming Modi govt ensured Pakistan remains on FATF grey list. Updated 19 Jul, 2021 02:38pm

Pakistan terms Afghan government's decision "unfortunate and regrettable", urges review. ​ Updated 19 Jul, 2021 01:27am

Foreign Office says Islamabad Police has launched a thorough investigation, security of Afghan envoy and his family "beefed up". Updated 18 Jul, 2021 07:58am

The countries intend to cooperate on expanding trade, building transit links and strengthening business-to-business ties. Published 16 Jul, 2021 08:12pm

The new dates of the conference will be announced later, said the Foreign Office. Published 16 Jul, 2021 05:23pm

Afghan vice president had alleged Pakistan issued warning to Afghan forces and is providing Taliban with "air support". Published 16 Jul, 2021 12:42pm

A total of 16 were abducted while working on a cell phone tower last month; 10 were released next day, one body was found. Published 15 Jul, 2021 11:28pm

The order was withdrawn after the Foreign Office took up the matter with UAE authorities. Updated 15 Jul, 2021 08:50pm

PM says countries such as Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey "will try and help facilitate a peace process in Afghanistan". Updated 15 Jul, 2021 10:34pm

Qureshi urges Afghanistan to address all concerns through established mechanisms, says "blame game will not serve the region." Published 13 Jul, 2021 07:40pm

FM Qureshi assures US secretary of state that Pakistan will remain a reliable partner for peace in Afghanistan. Updated 09 Jul, 2021 11:17pm

Makes it mandatory for students aged above 18 to get themselves vaccinated by August 31. Published 09 Jul, 2021 06:02pm

Warns that militants can enter Pakistan under the guise of refugees. Updated 09 Jul, 2021 11:55pm

Says it will "not succeed in its designs" because Pakistan's armed forces were fully capable of overcoming security challenges. Published 07 Jul, 2021 09:10pm

Says invitations for summit level visits have been extended by both sides but no visit by the Russian president scheduled yet. Published 05 Jul, 2021 03:26pm