FM discusses welfare of Pakistanis in UAE with Dubai ruler

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FM discusses welfare of Pakistanis in UAE with Dubai ruler

The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Published December 18, 2020

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi called on His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. — Photo courtesy Shah Mahmood Qureshi Twitter

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday discussed issues pertaining to welfare of Pakistani diaspora in the United Arab Emirates with the ruler of Dubai.

“Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi called on His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, in Dubai today,” FO said in a statement, adding he “discussed matters pertaining to the welfare of Pakistani Diaspora in the UAE” in the meeting.

Mr Qureshi is on a two-day visit to UAE. The visit is taking place weeks after the UAE included Pakistan among the 12 countries for whose nationals it had suspended visit visas.

The foreign minister urged Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid to encourage UAE’s business community to avail investment opportunities in Pakistan.

Mr Qureshi, the FO said, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening and augmenting existing strong bilateral relations with the UAE.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid warmly reciprocated the sentiments.

Published in Dawn, December 18th, 2020

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Vaibhav

Dec 18, 2020 07:42am

Visa ban lifted?

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Fastrack

Dec 18, 2020 07:48am

Very nice. More burns for the haters.

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Sarcasm

Dec 18, 2020 07:49am

But visa ban is still present and no business investments in terms of trade,MoU etc were signed so in conclusion, nothing was achieved.

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Himmat

Dec 18, 2020 07:50am

Any fruitful result? Visa ban lifted?

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Fastrack

Dec 18, 2020 07:51am

Pakistan asking straight questions and UAE knows the repercussions of wrong answers.

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M. Emad

Dec 18, 2020 07:53am

UAE deports thousands of Pakistani workers in the last 2 years.

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Gurcharan

Dec 18, 2020 08:07am

@Fastrack, "Pakistan asking straight questions and UAE knows the repercussions of wrong answers." Really?

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Dr.AsHamed.

Dec 18, 2020 08:11am

Look at our FM's humbleness, really a great guy.

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Sam Shinde

Dec 18, 2020 08:12am

And the meeting lasted to 3 mins flat.

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kamal chowkidar

Dec 18, 2020 08:19am

What is the outcome of meeting? Please explain to us.

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kamal chowkidar

Dec 18, 2020 08:20am

"FM discusses welfare of Pakistanis in UAE with Dubai ruler". What about welfare of Pakistanis in Pakistan itself?

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kamal chowkidar

Dec 18, 2020 08:22am

@Himmat, "Any fruitful result? Visa ban lifted?". It was a two days of vacation at tax payer's expense.

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Ikram

Dec 18, 2020 08:32am

Welfare of houbara

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Hwh

Dec 18, 2020 08:33am

Great achievement! Got the appointment at least.

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Ravinder Singh

Dec 18, 2020 08:37am

The problem of Pakistan is, it always work for mutual interest and Middle east don't see any interest in Pakistan, "So no mutual Interest" . Why Pakistan don't work for his own interest??

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F-35

Dec 18, 2020 08:48am

Welfare? What is the worth of these workers? Zero !

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AJo

Dec 18, 2020 08:53am

And reply was "Farewell "

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AJo

Dec 18, 2020 08:55am

I think he went to get vaccination

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Umesh

Dec 18, 2020 09:04am

@Fastrack, In fact, you will ask all the wrong questions and then rush to China for treatment.

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Rajendra

Dec 18, 2020 09:07am

By the way UAE is investing 11BUSD In Indian agriculture.

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Babar Azam

Dec 18, 2020 09:08am

What is the outcome? Nothing?

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M. Emad

Dec 18, 2020 09:09am

UAE strictly bans Pakistani entry (visa) in that country. How Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi went to Dubai ?

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KRANA

Dec 18, 2020 09:10am

He has not discussed Kashmir this time it seems.

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HKG

Dec 18, 2020 09:32am

Qureshi actually made a visit to UAE to check on his personal assets and investments there. Welfare of fellow citizens is just an eye wash.

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kubi

Dec 18, 2020 09:38am

@Fastrack, have u returned 3 billion to the Saudis or are u too busy singing praises of yourself still?

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Amin

Dec 18, 2020 10:06am

@Sam Shinde, Indian trolls are running short on Burnol.

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Amin

Dec 18, 2020 10:07am

@kamal chowkidar, Indian trolls running short on Burnol.

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Communist

Dec 18, 2020 10:25am

@Dr.AsHamed., Our ancestors have been humble to the Arab invaders centuries back that is why we had to make Pakistan, so its nothing new.

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papa

Dec 18, 2020 10:26am

FO's incompetence is mind boggling. Disaster strikes wherever Qureshi lands

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Communist

Dec 18, 2020 10:28am

How much loan offer did we get, if any, then this trip is a success.

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Common man

Dec 18, 2020 10:36am

@Rajendra , That to ... Most of which will be in Kashmir..

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bala

Dec 18, 2020 10:38am

Now a days , even a one sided insertion of having discussed 'Kashmir' is avoided, in mention by FO. How times have changed .

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BANDHU

Dec 18, 2020 10:52am

Nuclear powered Pakistan asks tough questions

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Dec 18, 2020 10:57am

Looks like 10 minutes coffee catch up

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ANS

Dec 18, 2020 11:00am

Time to leave UAE.

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Neelam Manzoor

Dec 18, 2020 11:14am

Why does he go to middle east every now and then. He goes there like 3-4 times in a month and Nobody even cares for his trip

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Chrís Dăń

Dec 18, 2020 11:19am

Appreciable. Our FM is pro-active and a people caring professional. Results are dependant upon politicians of Middle East but he is trying his best. Bravo.

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Chrís Dăń

Dec 18, 2020 11:20am

@Vaibhav, who are you to throw such sentences. Our country,our life.

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Chrís Dăń

Dec 18, 2020 11:21am

@Gurcharan, YES!!!

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Chrís Dăń

Dec 18, 2020 11:22am

@Ravinder Singh, your assessment is superficial.

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Chrís Dăń

Dec 18, 2020 11:23am

@Rajendra , its not our problem. It is only you who poke your nose in our matters daily 24/ basis. We are least bothered what you do.

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Chrís Dăń

Dec 18, 2020 11:24am

@kubi, not your problem darkroom internet master .

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Chrís Dăń

Dec 18, 2020 11:24am

@Babar Azam, in one day? Never studied politics?

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N_Saq

Dec 18, 2020 11:35am

I want Pakistanis to understand that US and Western world interest runs counter to Pak/Muslim interests. Think about it. During Cold War, Pak was US ally whereas India was Soviet ally yet US always favored India over Pak. US was and is anti Muslim and it controls KSA after killing Shah Faisal plus through KSA US has been bringing harm to Muslim world However, Pak rise has complicated US plans as US always saw Pak as poor country who’s army was at its disposal. Muslim salvation lies with China

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Zindagi

Dec 18, 2020 11:40am

Nothing on Kashmir?! Even the tweet does not mention Kashmir!

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Zindagi

Dec 18, 2020 11:43am

@Fastrack, UAE leader did not visit pakistan -- pakistan went to Duabi UAE That tells everything about who is the leader and who is the beggar.

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Zak

Dec 18, 2020 11:54am

@Vaibhav, 'Visa ban lifted?' Yes.

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Zak

Dec 18, 2020 11:55am

@Sarcasm, 'But visa ban is still present and no business investments in terms of trade,MoU etc were signed so in conclusion, nothing was achieved.' Your poor education system is exposed once again. FM do sign business deals, investments, MOU etc that's trade minister's job.

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JustSaying

Dec 18, 2020 12:47pm

@Fastrack,.. " Pakistan asking straight questions and UAE knows the repercussions of wrong answers.." Yes.. The Arabs Legs Shivering.... ( Still not Learnt a Lesson from the Arab Drubbing....Shameless.... )

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