Author Archives: Baqir Sajjad Syed
20 hours ago
State institutions back Afghan peace: FO
ISLAMABAD, June 18: Vexed over Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s latest outburst against the Pakistan Army and the ISI, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday that all state institutions unanimously supported peace and stability in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, June 18: Vexed over Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s latest outburst against the Pakistan Army and the ISI, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday that all state institutions unanimously supported peace and stability in Afghanistan
2 days ago
Syrian crisis forces Kerry to postpone Pakistan visit
ISLAMABAD, June 17: US Secretary of State John Kerry has postponed his trip to Pakistan planned for next week, a diplomatic source told Dawn on Monday
ISLAMABAD, June 17: US Secretary of State John Kerry has postponed his trip to Pakistan planned for next week, a diplomatic source told Dawn on Monday
14th June, 2013
Explanation sought on US surveillance
Pakistan has sought explanation from the US over reports that its citizens have been a major target of intelligence surveillance and asked the latter to respect the privacy of its citizens.
Pakistan has sought explanation from the US over reports that its citizens have been a major target of intelligence surveillance and asked the latter to respect the privacy of its citizens.
13th June, 2013
Defence expenditure raised by 15pc
ISLAMABAD, June 12: Defence expenditure in the next fiscal year will increase by over 15 per cent to Rs627 billion.
ISLAMABAD, June 12: Defence expenditure in the next fiscal year will increase by over 15 per cent to Rs627 billion.
12th June, 2013
Airspace violation by IAF jets: FO protests to Indian HC
ISLAMABAD, June 11: Two Indian Air Force (IAF) jets violated on Tuesday Pakistan’s airspace prompting the Foreign Office to summon Indian Deputy High Commissioner.
ISLAMABAD, June 11: Two Indian Air Force (IAF) jets violated on Tuesday Pakistan’s airspace prompting the Foreign Office to summon Indian Deputy High Commissioner.
12th June, 2013
Airspace violation by IAF jets: FO protests to Indian HC`
ISLAMABAD, June 11: Two Indian Air Force (IAF) jets violated on Tuesday Pakistan’s airspace prompting the Foreign Office to summon Indian Deputy High Commissioner.
ISLAMABAD, June 11: Two Indian Air Force (IAF) jets violated on Tuesday Pakistan’s airspace prompting the Foreign Office to summon Indian Deputy High Commissioner.
9th June, 2013
US envoy summoned over drone strike
ISLAMABAD, June 8: Pakistan reminded the United States on Saturday that drone strikes had complicated bilateral relations and adversely affected peace and stability in the region.
ISLAMABAD, June 8: Pakistan reminded the United States on Saturday that drone strikes had complicated bilateral relations and adversely affected peace and stability in the region.
7th June, 2013
Nawaz’s message to Pak missions: No major shift likely in foreign policy
ISLAMABAD, June 6: Foreign policy priorities spelt out by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday made it amply clear that his third term in office would not usher in a significant shift in policy; rather there would be an enhanced emphasis on diplomacy to cope with domestic challenges of economic meltdown, energy shortages and terrorism.
ISLAMABAD, June 6: Foreign policy priorities spelt out by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday made it amply clear that his third term in office would not usher in a significant shift in policy; rather there would be an enhanced emphasis on diplomacy to cope with domestic challenges of economic meltdown, energy shortages and terrorism.
5th June, 2013
India regrets attack on diplomat
ISLAMABAD, June 4: The Indian foreign secretary expressed on Tuesday regrets over the incident in which a Pakistani diplomat and his driver were assaulted in New Delhi and vowed a thorough probe.
ISLAMABAD, June 4: The Indian foreign secretary expressed on Tuesday regrets over the incident in which a Pakistani diplomat and his driver were assaulted in New Delhi and vowed a thorough probe.
4th June, 2013
Pakistan protests to India over diplomat’s beating
ISLAMABAD, June 3: Pakistan protested on Monday with the Indian government against beating of its diplomat in New Delhi and demanded security for the High Commission staff
ISLAMABAD, June 3: Pakistan protested on Monday with the Indian government against beating of its diplomat in New Delhi and demanded security for the High Commission staff
1st June, 2013
Pak, US hold another round of strategic talks
Pakistani and American officials held yet another session of strategic talks, but much like previous such meetings made no headway except keeping lines of communication open.
Pakistani and American officials held yet another session of strategic talks, but much like previous such meetings made no headway except keeping lines of communication open.
31st May, 2013
US pledges to work closely with new govt
ISLAMABAD, May 30: The United States on Thursday renewed its commitment to work closely with the incoming PML-N government for stronger bilateral ties with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, May 30: The United States on Thursday renewed its commitment to work closely with the incoming PML-N government for stronger bilateral ties with Pakistan
30th May, 2013
FO expresses concern at US drone attack
ISLAMABAD, May 29: The Foreign Office expressed “serious concern” on Wednesday over the latest US drone strike in which Taliban leader Waliur Rehman was killed.
ISLAMABAD, May 29: The Foreign Office expressed “serious concern” on Wednesday over the latest US drone strike in which Taliban leader Waliur Rehman was killed.
29th May, 2013
US special envoy to visit Pakistan soon
A meeting with James Dobbins would probably be the next govt’s first direct, face-to-face, and formal engagement with any senior Obama administration functionary.
A meeting with James Dobbins would probably be the next govt’s first direct, face-to-face, and formal engagement with any senior Obama administration functionary.
25th May, 2013
Govt reiterates opposition to drone attacks
ISLAMABAD, May 24: The Foreign Office has reiterated its condemnation of drone strikes but stayed short of demanding their cessation
ISLAMABAD, May 24: The Foreign Office has reiterated its condemnation of drone strikes but stayed short of demanding their cessation
24th May, 2013
China praises Pak strategy against terror
Chinese Premier wrapped up his visit to Pakistan after promising a deeper and more comprehensive strategic engagement and a closer coordination for stability in Afghanistan.
Chinese Premier wrapped up his visit to Pakistan after promising a deeper and more comprehensive strategic engagement and a closer coordination for stability in Afghanistan.
23rd May, 2013
Global changes not to affect ties: Li
ISLAMABAD, May 22: In a reaffirmation of the customary description of Sino-Pakistan relationship being an “all weather friendship”, Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang started his two-day visit to Pakistan on
ISLAMABAD, May 22: In a reaffirmation of the customary description of Sino-Pakistan relationship being an “all weather friendship”, Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang started his two-day visit to Pakistan on
21st May, 2013
Kayani praises nation for defying extremists
ISLAMABAD, May 20: Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has praised the nation for defying the dictates of extremists and reaffirming its commitment to moderation by participating in the May 11 elections.
ISLAMABAD, May 20: Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has praised the nation for defying the dictates of extremists and reaffirming its commitment to moderation by participating in the May 11 elections.
18th May, 2013
Security, ailing economy await Nawaz’s foreign policy agenda
Dealing with security challenges and stabilising the ailing economy is set to drive incoming PML-N government’s foreign policy agenda.
Dealing with security challenges and stabilising the ailing economy is set to drive incoming PML-N government’s foreign policy agenda.
17th May, 2013
Economic experts vie for foreign ministry
ISLAMABAD, May 16: With PML-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif getting down to selecting his team for running the next government, a lot of diplomatic and media focus has been on his likely choice for the foreign ministry
ISLAMABAD, May 16: With PML-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif getting down to selecting his team for running the next government, a lot of diplomatic and media focus has been on his likely choice for the foreign ministry
