Pakistan offers to facilitate talks between Afghan govt. and the Taliban Islamabad: (Monday, March 05, 2012) Minister for foreign affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar said today that Pakistan could help the Afghan government in holding talks with the Taliban. She said that stability in the region was in interest of Pakistan. Stressing on the need for […]
Mar 5 2012 | Posted in
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In what appeared to be a quite bold step, Pakistan on Thursday vowed to go ahead with Pak-Iran gas pipeline project, rejecting the U.S. threats of economic sanctions on promotion of economic ties between the two neighboring countries. This stance gives a strong message to the U.S. which is increasing its pressure on Pakistan to […]
Pakistan wants the people of Afghanistan to have a say about their future – Hina Rabbani Khar Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Hina Rabbani Khar has said that Pakistan wants the future of Afghanistan to be Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-driven. The US invaded Afghanistan in 2001 in search of some Al-Qaida leaders but now there is […]
Feb 2 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan refused any hidden agenda In response to the NATO’s leaked report, Pakistan Wednesday rejected accusations that it was secretly assisting Taliban insurgents battling in Afghanistan. A leaked-out NATO report charged that Pakistan’s security services, particularly the ISI, were seconding the Taliban. However, the timing of the statement was not good for Foreign Minister Hina […]
Feb 1 2012 | Posted in
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Cabinet convenes meeting to discuss FM Khar’s visit to Russia Islamabad: (Wednesday, February 01, 2012) While Pakistan is looking forward to renew its ties with Russia, just ahead of Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar’s visit to the country, Cabinet held a meeting here today and discuss the details of her tour. In the meeting, chaired […]
Feb 1 2012 | Posted in
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We want fair elections, says Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani On Tuesday, while referring towards the demand of Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) leader, Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan, the Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani told that the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) will be appointed in agreement with the all-political parties. PM Gilani stressed that […]
Feb 1 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan to continue the gas-pipeline project with Iran – Hina Rabbani Khar Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Hina Rabbani Khar has vowed that Iran and Pakistan will complete the gas-pipeline project by 2014 and the US sanctions on Iran are not going to hamper the all-important venture. Pakistan is currently facing a massive energy crisis and […]
Now, war on our terms: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar confirming the blocking of $700 million aid to Pakistan said the US will be responsible if allies and Pakistan fail in the war on terror. “The war against terrorism cannot be won by anyone alone,” the minister stated while briefing […]
Dec 16 2011 | Posted in
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Finally the day came when Former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi had to announce his final decision, which he kept to himself until the procession of the November 27. Shah Mehmood had three political options and it wasn’t an easy decision for him to choose one. Still the veteran politician managed to play his cards […]
Nov 29 2011 | Posted in
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Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar asserted that talks between premiers of India and Pakistan has imparted a “seriousness of purpose” and will help in strengthening the bond between cross-border arch-rivals. Both countries have agreed to finalise a calendar of meetings in a bid to resolve all outstanding issues between the countries and develop a […]
Nov 25 2011 | Posted in
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Former Foreign Minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi has three political options Since the former Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Shah Mehmood Qureshi had parted his way with Pakistan People Party (PPP) several rumours had swirled in the media about his next move. Some had given reports that Qureshi may join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), while others had reported […]
Nov 22 2011 | Posted in
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Gillani, Manmohan talk at SAARC Summit Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar asserted that talks between premiers of India and Pakistan has imparted a “seriousness of purpose” and will help in strengthening the bond between cross-border arch-rivals. Both countries have agreed to finalise a calendar of meetings in a bid to resolve all outstanding issues […]
Nov 16 2011 | Posted in
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