Pakistan High Commission, London UK
Post Brexit UK’s GSP Scheme and Potential for Pak-UK Trade—Webinar
Pakistan to continue getting GSP Plus facility from UK after Brexit: High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan
Pakistan High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan shared with the business community that Pakistan would continue to benefit from the UK’s trade preferences scheme at par with the EU GSP Plus facility after Brexit. He was delivering a key-note address at a Webinar on “Post-Brexit UK’s GSP Scheme and Potential for Pak-UK Trade”, jointly organised by the Pakistan High Commission, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), and Ministry of Commerce on 07 December 2020. Besides officials of the Ministry of Commerce, TDAP, and Chambers of Commerce & Industry, a large number of businessmen from Pakistan and UK attended the webinar.
While speaking during the event, the High Commissioner highlighted the significance of the UK market for Pakistan and stated that the duty-free access to Pakistan on more than 90% of Pakistan’s exports is a good omen for UK-Pakistan future trade and investment relations. To make effective utilisation of the concessions available to Pakistan, and increase its market share post Brexit, he underlined the need for a comprehensive strategy, and effective public-private cooperation to leverage this potential. Mr Khan apprised the participants about the efforts undertaken to address regulatory and non-tariff barriers on Pakistan products. He also shared his outreach plan to create awareness about the trade and investment potential of Pakistan.
The High Commissioner stated that it was encouraging to see remarkable growth in Pakistan’s exports to the UK and increased remittances to Pakistan during the current fiscal year. In order to sustain the current momentum, he urged the Pakistani businesses to diversify export products, establish long term business contacts with the buyers, develop compliance mechanisms, and acquire certifications. He shared that given the potential of the UK market, products like pharmaceutical, healthcare & PPE, surgical instruments, IT enabled services, processed food and, agriculture products possess immense potential and need to be exploited. He assured all possible assistance and facilitation from the Mission to the Pakistani business community in their marketing efforts.
Earlier, Minster (Trade), Mr. Shafiq Shahzad made a comprehensive presentation on the UK’s trade preferential scheme for Pakistan & other developing countries, and highlighted potential for enhanced trade between Pakistan and the UK. Mr Kamal Shahryar, Adviser TDAP spoke about the issues related to compliance with international conventions and rules of origin. During the event, Ex-Chairman PREGMEA, Mr. Ijaz Khokhar, Mr. Amjad Pervez, Chairman JumpStart Pakistan, and Mr. Atta ul Haq, Secretary General, Pakistan-Britain Business Council shared their views and gave proposals for expansion of UK-Pakistan trade and economic ties in the post Brexit period.
7 December 2020
Embassy of Pakistan Bangkok
Pakistan at the 10th Celebration of Silk-Thai Silk Road to World. Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha presided over the opening ceremony. Talented students from the vocational colleges from Thailand designed the elegant Thai Silk dresses for the Diplomats and Embassy representatives from 100 countries.
7 December 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Kyiv
Maj Gen (Retd) Noel Israel Khokhar, Ambassador of Pakistan to Ukraine presented copies of his credentials to H.E. Mr. Dmytro Senik, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
2 December 2020
High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra
The High Commissioner for Pakistan H.E. Babar Amin, today attended, the Full Time General Service Officer Commissioning Course Graduation Parade, on the invitation of Royal Military College (RMC) – Duntroon in Canberra, Australia.
Two Pakistani participants of the course, Cadet Muhammad Haris Miraj and Muhammad Ali Zahid graduated in the ceremony this year. Cadet Muhammad Haris Miraj has been declared as the Best Overseas Graduate, an honour that Cadets from Pakistan have been awarded by at the RMC Duntroon, in the past as well.
The High Commissioner, while utilizing the occasion, exchanged views on bilateral relations including between armed forces of the two countries with the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, H.E. General the Hon’ble David Hurley who was the Reviewing Officer of the ceremony, General Angus Campbell, the Chief of Defence Forces and Lt Gen. Richard Burr, the Chief of Army of Australia. The interlocutors expressed satisfaction over the close defence cooperation between the two sides and reaffirmed the need to continue such exchanges.
The Royal Military College of Australia prepares cadets for careers as officers in Australian Army. The college also trains select number of cadets from other friendly countries including Pakistan.
1 December 2020
Pakistan Embassy Seoul
Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch met with Mr. Song Young-gil, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea to discuss bilateral relations between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea.
1 December 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Riyadh
Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Al-Jouf region, received at his office here today Ambassador of Pakistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Raja Ali Ejaz and his accompanying delegation.
23 November 2020
Consulate General of Pakistan Jeddah
Press Release
19-Nov-2020
The Consulate General of Pakistan, in collaboration with Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBOIT) and Gawadar Free Zone Authority (GFZ), organized a webinar today on “The Investment Opportunities in Balochistan with special focus on CPEC and Gawadar Free Zone”. It was chaired by Mr. Khalid Majid, Consul General of Pakistan in Jeddah and attended by CEO of BBOIT Mr. Farman Zarkoon, CEO of GFZ Mr. Zhang Baozhong and a number of key Saudi investment companies.
The CEOs of BBOIT and GFZ gave comprehensive presentations on the investment opportunities and facilities offered by the Balochistan Investment Authority and Gawadar Free Zone as well as the procedures for investment in Balochistan.
The webinar concluded with a detailed Q&A session in which the CEOs responded to the queries of the participants. The webinar evinced keen interest in the Saudi investors to explore the available investment opportunities in the projects discussed in the event.
The webinar was part of a series of engagements by the Consulate General with the Saudi and Pakistani business community and relevant stakeholders to promote bilateral trade and investment.
High Commission for Pakistan, Dar es Salaam,United Republic of Tanzania
The ‘Honours List’, announced by the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on 14 August (on Independence Day of Pakistan), is aimed at recognizing the meritorious services of various Pakistani Community associations and Diaspora members in various countries abroad. In the United Republic of Tanzania, the Welfare Association of Pakistan (WAP) and Mr. Mohsin Dhillo of M/S COSMOS TZ Limited, were recognized by the Foreign Minister for their exceptional contribution in combating the Covid-19 pandemic in the first half of 2020.
The ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from the Foreign Minister of Pakistan for the Welfare Association of Pakistan (WAP), the United Republic of Tanzania, was presented by H.E. Muhammad Saleem, High Commissioner for Pakistan to the United Republic of Tanzania, to Sheikh Shahid Majeed, WAP President, at the High Commission today. Another certificate was presented to Mr. Muhammad Haseeb, from M/S COSMOS TZ Limited, representative of Mr. Mohsin Dhillo who is himself out of Tanzania for the time being.
Dar es Salaam
November 17, 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Kabul
Pakistan Afghanistan sign customs assistance agreement during 7th APTTCA meeting in Kabul today.
17 November 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Dakar Senegal
Ambassador Arain Presents his Credentials to H.E. Mr. Jorge Carlos Fonseca, The President of the Republic of Cabo Verde
H.E. Dr. Ali Ahmed Arain, Ambassador of Pakistan to the Republic of Cabo Verde, with residence at Dakar, presented his Credentials to His Excellency Mr. Jorge Carlos Fonseca, President of the Republic of Cabo Verde in an impressive ceremony held at the Presidential Palace, Praia on 11 November 2020.
The Ambassador was escorted to the Presidential Palace by a large motorcade. He was received by the Head of State Protocol and the Chief of Staff of the President.
During the 30-minute audience, the Ambassador presented his Letters of Credence to the President which accredited him as the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Cabo Verde. The Ambassador, on behalf of the President and the Prime Minister, conveyed best wishes to President Fonseca, the Government and the people of Cabo Verde. The Ambassador also shared proposals relating to cooperation in the field of Tourism, Renewable Energy and Information Technology. The Ambassador expressed his desire to work for further strengthening relations between the two brotherly countries.
President Fonseca warmly welcomed the Ambassador to the Presidential Palace. Appreciating friendly relations between Pakistan and Cabo Verde, the President extended warm wishes to the President, Prime Minister and the people of Pakistan. He appreciated the proposed initiatives of the Ambassador and assured that the government of Cabo Verde would do its best to get them materialized.
The Ambassador thanked the President for such warm welcome and presented a hand-made Pakistani carpet, which he greatly appreciated.
Dakar
16 November 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Kabul
PM’s Advisor on Commerce Abdul Razzak Dawood called on Speaker of Wolesi Jirga in Kabul today and discussed strengthening of trade and economic relations.
16 November 2020
Consulate General of Pakistan, Dubai
Consul General of Pakistan, H.E. Ahmed Amjad Ali signed Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU) with SZABIST University, Dubai Campus to facilitate Pakistani students in UAE by providing discounts in Annual Tuition fees and provision of other courses.
15 November 2020
Pakistan High Commission, Dhaka
Milad unnabi celebrations at Pakistan High Commission Dhaka
13 November 2020
Pakistan Embassy Seoul
Embassy of Pakistan participates in the Third Public Diplomacy week being organized by Korea Foundation and the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This year’s event is being held online in view of the COVID-19 situation.
We invite you to visit the online booth of the Embassy of Pakistan which provides a window into Pakistan’s rich heritage and culture and the diverse and beautiful landscape of Pakistan.
13 November 2020
Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles
A ceremony was held in the Consulate General of Pakistan Los Angeles today. Consul General Mr Abdul jabbar Memon presented the certificate to Pakistan American Chamber of Commerce ( PACC) which was awarded to the organization by the Foreign Minister of Pakistan on its nomination in the” Honors List” announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their extraordinary services during COVID 19 Pandemic .
11 November 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Riyadh
Webinar – Roshan Digital Account ( 12 Nov):
The Embassy of Pakistan, Riyadh, organized a webinar, moderated by the Ambassador Raja Ali Ejaz on the “Roshan Digital Account” (RDA) initiative of the Government of Pakistan.
The Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Senior Executives of SBP, Consul General of Pakistan in Jeddah, Mr. Khalid Majid and large number of Pakistani expatriate community including Pakistan-based bankers, CEOs, financial experts, business persons and diaspora members attended the event.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Governor State Bank of Pakistan said the RDA initiative of the Government of Pakistan aims at connecting the diaspora with Pakistan financially by facilitating their remittances.
Speaking about the unique features of RDA, he said it offers flexibility in regulation without compromising on the standards and allows complete freedom to remit any amount, any time without permission. He shared with the participants that the State Bank of Pakistan plans to introduce more such initiatives to facilitate the overseas Pakistanis.
Other participants from the State Bank of Pakistan provided detailed presentations on the operations of the Roshan Digital Account and other Remittance Initiatives of the Government.
The event concluded with a Questions & Answers session that lasted an hour.
Pak Embassy Damascus
Pakistan participates in international conference on return of Syrian refugees in Damascus held on 11-12 November, 2020.
12 November 2020
Embassy of Pakistan Bangkok
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad today delivered the keynote address at the high-level regional consultation in Asia-Pacific titled” Towards an Ecosystem of Financial Accountability, Transparency and Integrity”. The meeting was chaired by HE Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, former Prime Minister of Niger. Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Under Secretary-General of the UN and Executive Secretary of UNESCAP also addressed the meeting.
12 November 2020
High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra
Memorial dedication services to Honour Lt. Nasir Hussain Khalid Selhria (Shaheed), Royal Military College, Duntroon
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Royal Military College (RMC) Duntroon, Canberra, held memorial services at the College to commemorate its Pakistani Cadet Graduate, Lt Nasir Hussain Khalid Selhria Shaheed who rendered ultimate sacrifice while performing his duties to the Nation in North Waziristan District on 4 September 2020. He thereby upheld the rich and deep embedded traditions of the esteemed institution of Australian Defence Forces. Lt Selhria’s name has also been engraved on the Monumental Stone at the RMC, Duntroon dedicated to the memory of its graduates who gave their lives in the service of their country.
Memorial Services were attended by College Staff, Graduating Course, Faculty, Pakistan’s Defence Advisor Brigadier Shoaib Bin Akram, Tamgha e Basalat and his spouse Tahira Gul. The services included:
– Run down on Pakistan Army’s contribution in War on Terror.
– Narration of Lt Nasir Selhria Shaheed’s short but accomplished Military life.
– Talk by Pakistan’s Defence Advisor, to the Graduating Class on Role of Young Officers in Future War.
– Laying of Wreath on behalf of Corps of Staff Cadets, Australian and Pakistan Armies and the College, at the monumental stone.
– The ‘Last Post’ / National anthems of two Nations.
– Prayers for remembrance, Peace and Holy Quran recitation.
The gesture of honouring the Pakistani Cadet Graduate Lt. Nasir Hussain Khalid Selhria has been highly lauded by the High Commissioner for Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Babar Amin who has expressed his gratitude to the Australian Ministry of Defence, and Australian Defence Forces for the ownership of Lt. Selhria by the Royal Military College Duntroon. The gesture, he added, would further deepen the already strong ties between Pakistan and Australia as well as their Armed Forces.
Canberra
12 November 2020
High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra
The High Commission for Pakistan Canberra, Australia and Baluchistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBoIT) jointly organized a Virtual meeting on investment opportunities in Balochistan. Several Australian companies specializing in mines & minerals, agriculture, IT & construction sector participated.The High Commissioner Babar Amin in his opening remarks, underscored the immense potential in diverse sectors of Baluchistan’s economy for investment by the Australian companies. The CEO of BBoIT Mr. Farmaan Zarkoon also highlighted that IT, e-commerce, mines, minerals, energy & power, agriculture, livestock,fisheries, tourism, and urban development as priority areas for attracting Australian investment. The event followed discussion and question answer session.
11 November 2020
Pakistan Embassy Seoul
Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch and Commercial Counselor Imran Razzak met with Mr. Lee Byung-ho, CEO of Korea Agro-Fisheries and Food Trade Corporation to discuss trade in fisheries and agricultural products.
Embassy of Pakistan, Dushanbe
The Embassy of Pakistan, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, in collaboration with Pakistan Study Centre, Tajik National University organized “Iqbal Day” to celebrate the 143rd birth anniversary of Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
The speakers included Mr. R. Abdullozoda, Deputy Rector, Tajik National University; Mr. Karomatullo Olimov, Chairman of Tajikistan-Pakistan Friendship Society; Professor H.R. Rajabov; Dr. H. Kurbonov and Professor Ms. M. Amirshoeva. They spoke on different aspects of Allama Iqbal’s poetry and philosophy.
The speakers highlighted that Iqbal’s works have universal appeal and are being appreciated all over the world. There is a need to revert to Iqbal’s message and thinking in order to confront modern day challenges plaguing modern societies in general and Muslim societies in particular.
Ambassador Imran Haider, in his remarks, highlighted Allama Iqbal’s philosophy and message, his association with Kashmir, universal appeal of his writings and different influences on the poet of the East including that of Mir Syed Ali Hamadani.
He added that Allama Iqbal presented a vision of separate homeland for Muslim of the subcontinent at Allahabad in 1930 which became a reality on 14th of August 1947.
Students of Urdu Department, Tajik National University also recited verses of Allama Muhammad Iqbal on the occasion. The event ended with distribution of gifts by the Ambassador among the students.
Dushanbe,
10 November 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Bucharest
Amb Dr Zafar Iqbal visited northeastern Romanian regions of Iaşi and Vaslui and met President County Council Iaşi, Mayor of Iaşi, President County Council of Vaslui and Mayor of Vaslui. The regions have growing IT, Industrial, Food and Tourism sectors. The highlights of the visit included a detailed round table with company representatives on promotion of Pak-Romania trade relations held at Iaşi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and an interactive session with business community of Vaslui
9 November 2020
Consulate General of Pakistan Jeddah
H.E. Mr. Khalid Majid, Consul General of Pakistan accompanied by the Community Welfare Attaché held meetings with key Saudi officials in Asir Region on 3-4th November 2020. The dignitaries included Major General Saad Bin Saeed Al-Mareet, Director General Prisons, Mr. Hadi Bin Ayed Al-Shahrani, Director General, Branch of Ministry of Human Resource & Social Development, Abha, Col. Khalid Abdullah Al-Wadaee, Head of Deportation Centre, Mr. Ali Abdullah Al Shahrani, Head of Deportation Prison, Sultan Mastoor, Head of Prison, Khamis Mushayet.
The Consul General highlighted the importance of brotherly strong relations between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and expressed his gratitude for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince for their effective humanitarian and socio-economic policies during the COVID-19 period which not only facilitated the citizens and expatriates alike across the board but also greatly helped control the pandemic in the Kingdom.
The Consul General appreciated the active cooperation and efforts of the concerned departments to resolve the issues of Pakistani community in Asir Region such as those with expired Iqamas and Haroob “Absconders from work”. The concerned heads of the departments were requested to expedite/speed up the process of Final Exit of Pakistani workers with Haroob and expired Iqamas. The Consul General further requested the Director General, Prisons and Head of General Jail, Khamis Mushyet to complete the necessary codal formalities for early deportation of those prisoners whose sentence period had been completed.
The Heads of the concerned departments in Abha/Khamis Mushyet also expressed their special feelings for Pakistan and Pakistanis and assured of their maximum support in facilitating those living in Asir Region.
5 November 2020
Consulate General of Pakistan Jeddah
H.E. Mr. Khalid Majid, Consul General of Pakistan paid a courtesy call on HRH Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Governor of Asir Region, in his office on 3rd November 2020. He was accompanied by Mr. Majid Memon, Community Welfare Attaché. Matters of mutual interest came under discussion during the meeting.
The Consul General expressed his gratitude for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince for their effective humanitarian and socio-economic policies during the COVID-19 period which not only facilitated the citizens and expatriates alike across the board but also greatly helped control the pandemic in the Kingdom. He also appreciated and thanked the Governor for looking after the Pakistani community well in his area of jurisdiction.
The Governor expressed his special feelings for Pakistan and Pakistanis and assured of his maximum support in facilitating those living in Asir Region. It was agreed to continue with the cordial engagements for the mutual benefit of the two brotherly countries.
The Consul General was on a two-day official visit to Asir Region, where he also held meetings with other key Saudi officials as well as members of the Pakistani community in the region.
5 November 2020
Pakistan High Commission, Dhaka
High Commissioner Imran Ahmed Siddiqui called on Mr. Shams Mahmud, President Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and industry. Productive exchange of views on bilateral trade and investment. Thanks for warmth and affection. Pakistan too holds brotherly Bangladesh in high esteem and affection at all levels.
4 November 2020
Pakistan Embassy Seoul
Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch held a meeting with Mr. Geun Lee, President of Korea Foundation to discuss measures for increased understanding and goodwill between Pakistan and the Republic of Korea through various exchange programs in arts, culture and media projects.
21 October 2020
Pak Embassy Dushanbe
Ambassador of Pakistan, Mr. Imran Haider visited the Football Club Khujand and met Director FC Khujand, Mr. Umarov Murodjon.
Ambassador presented him “Made-in-Pakistan” Telstar Soccer balls for the club. Telstar soccer balls are produced by Pakistani company, Forward Sports in Sialkot city Pakistan and were used during the last Soccer World Cup (2018) held in Russia.
During the meeting, Ambassador highlighted Pakistan’s sports industry based in the city of Sialkot where different sports ranging from football, boxing, hockey, cricket, martial arts etc. are produced.
He further highlighted that “Made-in-Pakistan” soccer balls are used in all the leading soccer leagues around the world. Both sides agreed to promote cooperation between football clubs of Pakistan and Tajikistan. Director of FC Khujand appreciated the quality of “Made-in-Pakistan” soccer balls and expressed his desire to use them in FC Khujand Club.
19 October 2020
Pakistan High Commission, Dhaka
High Commissioner Mr. Imran Ahmed Siddiqui visited the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) today. President Fazle Fahim gave him a briefing on various functions of FBCCI particularly contribution of FBCCI to implementation of SDGs. The two sides discussed ways to promote bilateral trade and investment.
19 October 2020
Pakistan High Commission, London UK
Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK, Moazzam Ahmad Khan received the Pace Sticking Team from Pakistan Military Academy at the High Commission on 16 October 2020, and congratulated them on winning the competition at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on 13 October 2020.
17 October 2020
Pakistan Embassy Seoul
Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch presents her Credentials to President Moon Jae-in
Ambassador of Pakistan to the Republic of Korea, Ms. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch presented her Credentials to His Excellency Mr. Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea at a ceremony held at the Blue House on 16 October 2020. Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha was also present on the occasion.
During the audience with the President, the Ambassador conveyed the greetings and best wishes of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan. She underlined the historic nature of ties between the two countries and expressed her commitment to work for further strengthening of bilateral relations.
President Moon Jae-in warmly welcomed the Ambassador and reciprocated the message of friendship and cooperation. He expressed the hope that the relations between the two countries would grow further during the tenure of the Ambassador.
16 October 2020
Pakistan High Commission, London UK
Pakistan Army Team wins Pace Sticking Competition at Sandhurst
High Commissioner felicitates the Team
Pakistan Army team won the International Pace Sticking Competition held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, UK on 13 October 2020.
While displaying the highest standards of drill, turnout and discipline, the team from Pakistan Military Academy won this competition for the third consecutive time. This year 9 teams took part in the competition.
In his message of felicitation on the occasion, High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan commended Pakistan Team’s dedication and spirit to take on the challenge. He said the Pakistan Team once again demonstrated the highest standards of professionalism and excellence maintained by our armed forces.
Pace Sticking Competition is being held in the UK since 1928 with its history linked to the Royal Regiment of Artillery.
13 October 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Jakarta
Pakistan Tourism Promotion Conference
The Embassy of Pakistan in collaboration with the Batiq Travel Services Indonesia, held a Tourism Promotion Conference today, in the Embassy’s Compound. The Conference was planned while strictly adhering to the protocols related to Covid-19, by the Governorate of Jakarta.
The event was attended by over Twenty Travel Agencies and Tour Leaders including a few firms involved in Umra and Religious Tourism. The country head of the Sri Lankan Airlines in Jakarta, also attended the event.
The Charge d’Affaires, Mr. Sajjad Haider Khan welcomed the guests and appreciated their participation in the event despite relatively difficult times. Subsequently, Mr. Khan gave a detailed briefing on Pakistan covering history, geography, economy, and most importantly the thriving Tourism Potential of the country.n informed the audience about the immense potential that Pakistan holds for almost all fields related to Tourism including, adventure tourism, Halal Tourism, Religious Tourism, and Mountaineering etc. Mr. Khan especially highlighted the rich religious and cultural heritage present in Pakistan including Mughal Era Mosques, Forts, Shrines, Buddhists religious & heritage sites, and the Sikh religious sites including the Kartarpur Sahib.
He also shared some of the recent acknowledgments of Pakistan’s Tourism potential by world class Magazines and societies such as Forbes, Condé Nast Traveller’s, British backpacker’s society, and recently, the well-Known Indonesian Travel Blogger “Trinity”. The program also included a documentary on Pakistan, a Presentation on Pakistan Online Visa System by the officer incharge, and a special video message from Ms. Trinity, top Indonesian Blogger who visited Pakistan in 2019. Based on her personal experiences, Ms. Trinity gave strong words in support of Pakistan as she declared Pakistan as the best among the 99 countries that she had visited. A separate photographic exhibition of major tourist places of Pakistan was also organised in a section of the building.
Dr. Satiti Handini, the CEO of Batiq Travel Services, and Mr. Amila Wijasekara, the Country Head of Sri Lankan Airlines in Indonesia, also addressed the participants. The guests appreciated the event and remarked that such events will help in changing the perception of the people regarding Pakistan.
The participants were served with traditional Pakistani cuisine at the end.
Jakarta
13-10-2020
Pakistan High Commission, London UK
High Commissioner confers Civil Award on Rehman Chishti MP
On behalf of the President of Pakistan, High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan conferred the prestigious civil award “Sitara-i-Quaid-i-Azam” on Rehman Chishti MP. The ceremony took place at the High Commission on 08 October 2020.
On this occasion, the High Commissioner commended Rehman Chishti’s contribution as British Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Pakistan towards promotion of bilateral trade between the UK and Pakistan. He appreciated Mr Chishti’s successful campaigns for GSP Plus trade status for Pakistan Post-Brexit and resumption of British Airways between the two countries. The High Commissioner also acknowledged Mr Chishti’s role in highlighting the egregious violations being committed by the Indian occupation forces to silence the voice of the Kashmiris and raising awareness about the conflict at various forums. Mr Khan termed Mr Chishti a role model for the youth and said the award was well deserved recognition of these services of Mr Chishti.
In his remarks, Rehman Chishti thanked the Government of Pakistan for bestowing the prestigious award on him. He expressed resolve to continue working for further strengthening mutually beneficial ties between the two countries in diverse fields. He hoped that Pakistan and the UK have enormous potential for increasing their trade volume manifold in future. Mr Chishti thanked the Government of Pakistan for organising British Parliamentarians’ visit to Azad Jammu and Kashmir which gave them an opportunity to know the plight of the Kashmiri victims of Indian shelling across the Line of Control (LoC). He said it was regrettable that Indian Government did not allow the visit on its side. Rehman Chishti is an active member of the UK’s ruling Conservative Party and continues to be an MP since 2010.
This year, the President of Pakistan was pleased to confer “Sitara-i-Quaid-i-Azam” on four British Pakistani parliamentarians, namely Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, Lord Qurban Hussain, Yasmin Qureshi MP and Rehman Chishti MP in recognition of their outstanding services to Pakistan.
9 October 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Tashkent
Ambassador Syed Ali Asad Gillani presented copy of credentials to Uzbek FM Abdulaziz Kamilov today. Both sides expressed their keen desire to further strengthen bilateral relations between two brotherly countries in diverse fields.
9 October 2020
Pakistan Embassy in Vienna
Ambassador Aftab Ahmad Khokher presented his credentials as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to its Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi, today in Vienna.
5 October 2020
Pakistan High Commission, Dar es Salaam-Tanzania
Mr. Muhammad Saleem, presented his Credentials as the High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the United Republic of Tanzania in a very graceful ceremony at the State House in Dar es Salaam today. H.E. Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, received the credentials from the High Commissioner.
Mr. Saleem was received in a ceremonious motorcade. The National Anthems of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan were played on the occasion. After receiving the Credentials, H.E. President Magufuli also afforded the opportunity for a brief tête-à-tête with the High Commissioner.
Congratulating and welcoming High Commissioner Saleem, President Magufuli expressed the desire for further enhancing political and economic relations between the two friendly countries including in the agricultural, industrial, mining and investment related sectors.
High Commissioner Saleem conveyed the well wishes of the Leadership, the Government and the People of Pakistan and expressed Pakistan’s keen interest in enhancing Pakistan-Tanzania relations in all fields under the Government of Pakistan’s ‘Engage Africa Policy’.
Mr. Saleem thanked the President of the United Republic of Tanzania for the excellent cooperation being rendered by various departments of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and also the keen interest of the Tanzanian business community for greater economic engagement with their Pakistani counterparts.
Dar es Salaam
October 05, 2020
Consulate General of Pakistan, Dubai
Two Pakistani students, Shahmir Ali & Shayaan Ali Hamdani collected AED 79,000 for assistance of Pakistani schools in Dubai & NE. CG Ahmed Amjad Ali thanked kids for their efforts 4 upgradation of Pak Schools
October 04, 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Rome
From our Ambassador Jauhar Saleem: “Had a most cordial and productive meeting with HE QU Dongyu, Head of UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). FAO would continue
1 October 2020
Pakistan Embassy in Vienna
Ambassador Aftab Ahmed Khokhar presenting his credentials to the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Dr Alexander Van der Bellen, during an official ceremony held at the Hofburg Palace on 30th September 2020.
Embassy of Pakistan Baku
H.E. Mr. Bilal Hayee, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Republic of Azerbaijan has assumed the charge of Head of Mission in the Embassy of Pakistan, Baku (Azerbaijan)
29 September 2020
Consulate General of Pakistan New York
Kashmiris & Pakistani-Americans protest in front of UN against Indian atrocities in IIOJK during PM Modi’s speech at UNGA today
26 September 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Dakar Senegal
Press Release
Ambassador Arain Presents his Credentials to President Macky Sall
H.E. Dr. Ali Ahmed Arain, Ambassador of Pakistan to the Republic of Senegal presented his Credentials to His Excellency Mr. Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal in an impressive ceremony held at the Presidential Palace on 22 September 2020.
The Ambassador was escorted from the Embassy to the Presidential Palace by a large motorcade. He was received by the Head of Protocol and the Commander of the President’s Military Household.
During the 20-minute audience, the Ambassador presented his Letters of Credence to the President which accredited him as the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Senegal. The Ambassador, on behalf of the President and the Prime Minister, conveyed best wishes to President Macky Sall, the Government and the people of Senegal. He also shared proposals relating to cooperation in Agriculture, Textile and Irrigation sectors. The Ambassador expressed his desire to work for further strengthening relations between the two countries.
President Macky Sall warmly welcomed the Ambassador to the Presidential Palace. Appreciating friendly relations between Pakistan and Senegal, the President extended warm wishes to the President, Prime Minister and the people of Pakistan. He fondly remembered his visit to Pakistan in 2016. He appreciated the proposed initiatives of the Ambassador and assured that he would ask his relevant Ministers to hold meetings with Ambassador to make an action plan to move on these proposals.
The Ambassador thanked the President for such warm welcome and presented a hand-made Pakistani carpet, which he greatly appreciated.
Dakar
22 September 2020
Pakistan High Commission, London UK
Kashmir Webinar on International Day of Peace
Conflict in Kashmir grave threat to regional peace: High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan
21 September 2020
Consulate General of Pakistan New York
On 9/11 Pakistani-Americans and Kashmiri diaspora express solidarity with the victims of horrific terrorist attacks 19 years ago by putting flowers at the memorial in NYC
11 September 2020
On 9/11 Pakistani-Americans and Kashmiri diaspora express solidarity with the victims of horrific terrorist attacks 19 years ago by putting flowers at the memorial in NYC#NeverForget MoFA Spokesperson
اس پر Consulate General of Pakistan New York نے شائع کیا جمعہ، 11 ستمبر، 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Warsaw Poland
Press Release
Ambassador presents credentials to the President of Poland
Ambassador of Pakistan, Malik Muhammad Farooq, presented his credentials to President Andrzej Duda of Poland today.
The Ambassador conveyed the good wishes of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan to the Polish President. The President welcomed the Ambassador and assured him of his full support in further strengthening the bilateral relationship. In response, the Ambassador expressed his desire that all efforts would be made to further enhance the relations between the two friendly countries.
Warsaw
10 September 2020.
Embassy of Pakistan Bangkok
Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad attended the 4th Annual General Meeting of Thai Pakistan Business Council (TPBC) held on 10th September, 2020. The meeting was widely attended by major business houses, various Association heads of FTI, businessmen/importers/exporters and potential investors. Presentations were given on Thai-Pak bilateral trade, future strategy for enhancing trade and various potential fields for investment in Pakistan including SEZs and Gwadar. CPEC projects bringing revolution to country’s infrastructure and resultant benefits to Pakistan economy were also explained for potential investors interest. It is expected that this event will enhance the bilateral trade and investment between both the countries
11 September 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Sofia
AMBASSADOR MARIAM AFTAB PRESENTED CREDENTIALS BEFORE PRESIDENT RUMEN RADEV ON AUGUST 24, 2020.
10 September 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Kyiv
The Mission commemorated 6th September 2020 as Defence Day as well as Kashmir Solidarity Day.
Embassy of Pakistan, Riyadh
Meeting with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs:
Ambassador of Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, Raja Ali Ejaz, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Waleed Al-Khuraiji, Vice Minister of Foreign Affaires of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today. The Ambassador of Pakistan congratulated the Vice Minister on his recent appointment to the office. During the meeting bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and matters of mutual interest came under discussion.
1 September 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Riyadh
26 August 2020
Consulate General of Pakistan, Dubai
25 August 2020
Pakistan High Commission, London UK
High Commissioner chairs PTEN Roundtable, promotion of Pakistan’s tech exports discussed A distinguished roundtable forum to mark the one year of the launching of London-based PTEN initiative was held at the Pakistan High Commission London on 19 August 2020. The Forum was chaired by High Commissioner Mohammad Nafees Zakaria.
25 August 2020
Pakistan High Commission, London UK
Friendly cricket match played between the High Commission and Woking Cricket Club teams Pakistan High Commission London’s Cricket Team played a 25-over friendly match against Woking Cricket Club on 23 August 2020. The match was played at the Wheatsheaf Recreation Ground Woking.
Embassy of Pakistan, Riyadh
“رن فار کشمیر” : (Run for Kashmir Campaign) سفارتخانہ پاکستان الریاض کی جانب سے مسئلہ کشمیر کو اجاگر کرنے اور کشمیری بھائیوں کے ساتھ اظہار یکجہتی کے لئے “رن فار کشمیر” کے عنوان سے واک کا اہتمام کیا گیا جس میں سفارتخانے کے عملے سمیت پاکستانی کمیونٹی کی بڑی تعداد نے شرکت کی۔
21 August 2020
Pakistan Embassy Seoul
Embassy of Pakistan, Khartoum
Pakistan Embassy Seoul
16 August 2020
High Commission for Pakistan Ottawa, Canada
PakTurkey
Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations
PakTurkey
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Embassy of Pakistan, Bishkek
PRESS RELEASE ON THE OCCASION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY OF PAKISTAN.
Embassy of Pakistan, Argentina – Embajada de Pakistan
Independence Day – Flag Hoisting ceremony at the Embassy of Pakistan Buenos Aires, Argentina. Ambassador Dr Muhammad Khalid Ejaz hoisted the Pakistani flag in the presence of Pakistani community and Embassy officials.
14 August 2020
Pakistan High Commission, Dar es Salaam-Tanzania
The 74thIndependence Day of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was celebrated at the High Commission for Pakistan in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania. A large number of Pakistani Community members including families, children and their Tanzanian friends attended the event with traditional zeal and patriotism. Mr. Muhammad Saleem, High Commissioner-designate, read out the Special Messages of the President and the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the occasion. In his remarks, Mr. Saleem paid tribute to the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Father of the Nation,for his vision, commitment and success in achieving a free homeland for the Muslims of Sub-continent amid daunting challenges.He also shed light on the huge sacrifices of our forefathers who stood firm behind the Quaid in the freedom struggle.He said that it was a day for thanks giving, reflection and revision. Mr. Saleem highlighted that while we were rejoicing the freedom in an independent homeland, the innocent people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) were yet to achieve their legitimate right to self-determination. He said that over eight million innocent Kashmiris in IIOJ&K were facing military siege, torture, human rights violations and lockdown since August 05, 2019. The High Commissioner-designate also thanked the vibrant Pakistani Diaspora in Tanzania for their invaluable contribution to strengthening economic, trade and people to people relations between the two friendly countries.
August 14, 2020
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Embassy of Pakistan, Athens, Greece
14 August 2020
Embassy of Pakistan Nur-Sultan
Press Release The 74th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated at Pakistan House in the Republic of Kazakhstan today. The event was attended by the Embassy officials and couple of Pakistani nationals keeping in view the COVID-19 related social distancing guidelines. The ceremony started with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by the hoisting of national flag by the Ambassador to the tune of the national anthem. Messages from the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were also read out on this occasion. In his remarks, Ambassador Dr. Imitaz A. Kazi felicitated the Pakistani community in Kazakhstan on the auspicious occasion of Independence Day and underlined the importance of celebrating the Independence Day as it marked the creation of a homeland where we can live with freedom and dignity. He paid rich tributes to the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and leaders of Pakistan Movement. The Ambassador mentioned that Pakistan was successful in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic and the economy is moving in the right direction. The Ambassador also highlighted the excellent bilateral relations between Pakistan and Kazakhstan and the role of the community to further strengthen these relations. He also mentioned the importance of connectivity between the two countries including resumption of direct flights. The Ambassador condemned the illegal Indian actions of 5th August 2019 that deprived the disputed region of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) of its special status which is a clear violation of international law, UNSC Resolutions and tantamount to demography apartheid. He urged the international community to take cognizance of right of self-determination of Kashmiris and the Indian brutalities in IIOJK and reiterated that Pakistan will continue to support Kashmiri brethren in their just struggle for their Right to Self-Determination as enshrined in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions.
Nur-Sultan,
14 August 2020.
Pakistan Consulate Hong Kong
Consulate General of Pakistan in Istanbul, Turkey.
Pakistan Embassy Moscow
Embassy of Pakistan, Khartoum
Pakistan in Kyiv
14 August 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Brasilia
Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi
Pakistan Flag displayed on ADNOC tower, Abu Dhabi 14 August 2020
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Embassy of Pakistan, Washington DC
Pakistan in Prague
Embassy of Pakistan, Damascus
High Commission of Pakistan for Singapore
Pakistan High Commission Singapore holds Independence Day Flag Hoisting Ceremony A flag hoisting ceremony was held at Pakistan High Commission, Singapore, to commemorate 74th Independence Day of Pakistan. Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mission restricted the gathering to High Commission’s staff only. Acting High Commissioner Ms. Farhana Asif hoisted the flag to the tune of National Anthem following which the messages of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out. The messages applauded the efforts of doctors and paramedic staff as well as the organizations that played a pivotal role in combatting COVID-19. The resolve to stand firmly behind our Kashmiri brethren in their struggle for the right to self-determination and commitment to sensitize the international community of grave human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJ&K) were reiterated. The ceremony ended with prayers for security, stability, and economic prosperity of the country in line with the vision of our founding fathers.
Embassy of Paki
stan, Tehran
Pakistan’s 74th Independence Day celebrated by Embassy of Pakistan Tehran. Due to prevalent Covid-19 situation in Tehran and instructions of health officials the ceremony was kept simple.
14 August 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Dakar Senegal
==== FLAG HOISTING CEREMONY HELD AT THE EMBASSY OF PAKISTAN IN DAKAR ON THE OCCASION OF 74th INDEPENDENCE DAY OF PAKISTAN==== A simple flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Dakar on the occasion of Pakistan’s 74th Independence Day. H.E Dr. Ali Ahmed Arain, the Ambassador of Pakistan to Senegal hoisted the flag. The messages of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were also read out on this occasion. Ambassador Dr. Arain wished a very happy Independence day to Pakistani community members living in Senegal, the Gambia, Sierra Leone, Cote d’Ivoire, Republic of Guinea, Republic of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. The officers, officials and local staff of the Embassy were present on the occasion.
Embassy of Pakistan, Baghdad
Pakistan HIGH Commission,Abuja Nigeria
Pakistan Consulate Hong Kong
The 74th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated at Pakistan Club on Friday. In view of the COVID 19 epidemic and the social distancing guidelines, the event was attended only by the Consulate General of Pakistan’s officials and office bearer of the Pakistan Association of Hong Kong.
14 August 2020
Pakistan High Commission, London UK
Independence Day of Pakistan marked by Flag Hoisting at the High Commission High Commissioner expresses solidarity with Kashmiris, calls for accountability of crimes against humanity in IIoJK
Embassy of Pakistan, Riyadh
سفارت خانہ پاکستان میں پرچم کشائی کی تقریب منعقد ہوئی جس میں پاکستانی سفیر نے دیگر سفارتی افسران کے ہمراہ پرچم کشائی کی اور اس عزم کا اظہار کیا کہ پاکستانی عوام ملکر وطن عزیز کو ترقی کی منازل کی جانب گامزن کرے گی۔
14 August 2020
Pakistan High Commission Wellington
*Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations* A simple and graceful flag-hoisting ceremony was held in the morning at the High Commission for Pakistan today. A sizeable Pakistani community living in Wellington and adjoining cities, attended the event.
Permanent Mission Of Pakistan To United Nations, Geneva
A flag-hoisting ceremony was held today at Pakistan House in Geneva to celeberate 74th Independence Day of Pakistan.
Embassy of Pakistan, Bucharest
A flag hoisting ceremony was held in the Embassy today to mark the 74th Independence Day of Pakistan. The event was attended by Pakistani community members in Romania.
During the event, Ambassador Dr. Zafar Iqbal conducted the flag hoisting of the national flag. At this occasion, messages from the President and the Prime Minister were also read out. In his remarks, the Ambassador underscored the importance of the Independence Day of Pakistan and highlighted the struggle of the Pakistani nation in combating different challenges faced by the country since its inception. He also urged upon the community to conduct themselves in Romania in a manner that adds to the honor and dignity of Pakistan. On the above occasion, the Ambassador also highlighted the need to remember on this day, while celebrating our independence, the struggle of the Kashmiri brethren for their right of self-determination in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) especially following Indian unilateral and illegal actions of 05 August 2019.
Embassy of Pakistan, Berlin
To commemorate the 74th Independence Day of Pakistan, a flag of Pakistan hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan. Officers/Officials of the Embassy, members of Pakistani and Kashmiri community attended the ceremony. Ambassador Dr. Mohammad Faisal hoisted the Pakistan flag while the national anthem played in background. The ceremony started with recitation from the Holy Quran. Messages of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out to the audience. In his remarks, the Ambassador underlined the importance of freedom for nations and mentioned the great sacrifices rendered for the cause of freedom of Pakistan. Two hashtags #KashmiriLivesMatter and #PrisonersOfConscience were also unveiled to express support with our Kashmiri brethrens and Sisters, bearing atrocities at the hands of Indian Armed Forces in IIOJK especially since 5 August 2020.
Embassy of Pakistan, Cairo
Independence Day of Pakistan celebrated in the Embassy of Pakistan, Cairo
Embassy of Pakistan, Athens, Greece
A flag hosting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan, Athens on the occasion of Independence Day.
Embassy of Pakistan, Tashkent
Today, on the Independence day of Pakistan, Embassy of Pakistan, Tashkent organized a special event at the Embassy. The event was attended by all Embassy personnel along with their family members.
14 August 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Doha, State of Qatar
٭بسلسلہ یومِ آزادی ،پرچم کشائی کی سادہ اور پُر وقارتقریب٭ آج سفارت خانہ پاکستان,دوحہ میں اسلامی جمہوریہ پاکستان کی 74 ویں یوم آزادی کی مناسبت سے پرچم کشائی کی سادہ مگر پروقار تقریب کا انعقاد کیا گیا۔اس تقریب کو COVID-19 کے باعث قطری حکومتی اداروں کی طرف سے ملنے والی ہدایات کی روشنی میں محدود رکھا گیا تھا۔ اس موقع پر عزت مآب سفیر ِ پاکستان سید احسن رضا شاہ نے پرچم کشائی کا فریضہ سر انجام دیا اور کیک کاٹا۔اس کے ساتھ ساتھ سفیرِ پاکستان نےموقع پر موجود چھوٹے بچوں کے ساتھ مل کر یومِ آزادی کی مناسبت سے سفارت خانے کے احاطے میں پودا لگا کر شجر کاری مہم کا بھی آغاز کیا۔ تقریب کے آخر میں مقامی میڈیا کے نمائندوں کو سفارت خانے کی نئی عمارت سے متعلق بریفنگ دی گئی اور عوامی سہولت کی خاطر قونصلر ہال میں مہیا کی گئی جدید ترین سہولیات سے آگاہ کیا گیا۔ یاد رہے! 16 اگست 2020 بروز اتوار سے قونصلر خدمات اسی ہال میں مہیا کی جائیں گی۔
Embassy of Pakistan Baku
14 August 2020
Pakistan High Commission New Delhi
74th Independence Day Celebrated at Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi The 74th Independence Day of Pakistan was observed in patriotic zeal and spirit at the Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi, today.
Pakistan High Commission New Delhi
14 August 2020
Embassy of Pakistan in Belgrade
Consulate General of Pakistan, Dubai
Embassy of Pakistan Dushanbe
Press Release Subject: Observance of 74th Independence Day of Pakistan – 14 August 2020 The Embassy of Pakistan in Dushanbe, observed 74th Independence Day of Pakistan in the Chancery building today. 2. The ceremony started with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by hoisting of the Pakistani flag with the national anthem by Ambassador Imran Haider. Messages of President and Prime Minister were read out by the Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission, Mr. Shahid Ali Seehar, respectively. In his remarks, Ambassador Haider congratulated the Pakistani community in Tajikistan on the occasion of 74th Independence Day and paid rich tributes to the Father of the Nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and leaders of Pakistan Movement who achieved independence of Pakistan despite all odds. He condemned the illegal Indian acts of 5th August 2019 that deprived the disputed region of IIoJK of its special status which is a clear violation of international law, UNSC Resolutions and tantamounts to demography apartheid. He urged the international community to take cognizance of right of self-determination of Kashmiris and the Indian brutalities in IIOJK 4. The ceremony was attended by a large number of Pakistani community members based in Tajikistan along with families. Pakistani children also performed on the occasion by signing national songs, reciting poetry and speeches highlighting the struggle for independence of the motherland. 5. On the occasion, the Chancery building was adorned with Pakistani flags. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Dua was offered for peace and prosperity of the country and for success of Kashmiris struggle for the right of self-determination.
Dushanbe
14 August 2020
The 74th Independence Day of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was observed at the Embassy of Pakistan in Bangkok. A Flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy in the morning. A large number of Pakistani diaspora, Thai Pakistanis and Thai nationals including women and children participated in the event with great enthusiasm, chanting slogans of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ and ‘Kashmir Banay Ga Pakistan’. Messages from the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out on the occasion.
Embassy of Pakistan Cambodia
Embassy of Pakistan, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Today, Embassy of Pakistan and the esteemed members of the Pakistani community living in Vietnam celebrated 74th Independence Day of Pakistan in Vietnam. A flag-hoisting ceremony was held at the premises of the Embassy of Pakistan, Hanoi. Charge d’Affaires (a.i.) of Pakistan to Vietnam & the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, His Excellency Mr. Qamar Abbas Khokhar raised flag of Pakistan, while national anthem of Pakistan was being played. Members of the Pakistani community, embassy officials and their families attended the ceremony.
14 August 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Sofia
Pakistan High Commission Kuala Lumpur
14 August 2020
High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra
Press Release ************** Flag Hoisting Ceremony on Pakistan Independence Day at the High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra Pakistan Independence Day was celebrated in Canberra with national zeal and fervour. A simple but dignified flag hoisting ceremony was held at the High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra to mark the Independence Day. The ceremony commenced with recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by playing of National Anthem. The flag was hoisted by High Commissioner Babar Amin.
Pakistan Embassy Seoul
The Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated at the Embassy of Pakistan in the Republic of Korea on Friday. In view of the COVID 19 epidemic and the social distancing guidelines, the event was attended only by the Embassy officials.
14 August 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Jakarta
14 August 2020
Consulate General of Pakistan in Sydney
14 August 2020
Consulate General of Pakistan New York
Embassy of Pakistan, Bucharest
12 August 2020
Pakistan High Commission, London UK
High Commission organises National Minorities Day Celebration for the Community You ng boy Nadub Gill’s entry into Guinness World Records Celebrated Pakistan International Christian Medical Association launched with High Commissioner as its Patron
12 August 2020
High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra
High Commissioner Babar Amin met with Assistant Defence Minister Hon Alex Hawke MP
Pakistan Embassy Seoul
Pakistan and the Republic of Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Agricultural Science and Technology Cooperation. The MOU was signed during a meeting between Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch and Administrator, Rural Development Administration (RDA), Mr. Kim Kyeong-Kyu at RDA Headquarters in Jeonju. Ambassador also visited the various facilities of RDA and explored areas of cooperation in agricultural sector. The visit was coordinated by Commerical Counselor Imran Razzaq.
10 August 2020
Embassy of Pakistan Bangkok
Pakistan Embassy Seoul
Pakistan Embassy Seoul
Pakistan High Commission Kuala Lumpur
https://www.facebook.com/PakistanHiComKL/videos/214881409935508/
Embassy of Pakistan Cambodia
Embassy commemorated “Youm-e-Istehsal” after the completion of “One Year of Siege of Kashmir” against the illegal Indian occupational forces (5th August 2019). Small Pakistani Community based in Cambodia actively participated in the event. The event started with Recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by speeches of the honorable President, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister.
A Pakistani Professor based in Phnom Penh recited beautiful poems for Kashmir Valley and its oppressed people. A small photo exhibition was also arranged to highlight the plight of Kashmir Issues and the views/condemnation of different leaders around the world on the atrocities committed in illegally Indian held occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). The event was concluded with prayers for the Kashmiri victims and also appeal to all the Pakistani Community to keep Kashmiri struggle active in their consciousness and keep raising/remembering the Kashmir issue at all available forums.
غیرقانونی ہندوستانی افواج کے خلاف مقبوضہ کشمیر کے محاصرے کا ایک سال مکمل ہونے کے بعد سفارتخانے نے “يوم إ استحصال” منایا۔ کمبوڈیا میں مقیم چھوٹی پاکستانی کمیونٹی نے اس پروگرام میں بڑھ چڑھ کر حصہ لیا۔ تقریب کا آغاز تلاوت کلام پاک سے ہوا ، اس کے بعد صدر ، وزیر اعظم اور وزیر خارجہ کی تقریریں ہوئی۔ نوم پین میں مقیم ایک پاکستانی پروفیسر نے وادی کشمیر اور اس کے مظلوم لوگوں کے لئے خوبصورت نظم سنائی۔ مسئلہ کشمیر کی حالت زار اور غیرقانونی طور پر مقبوضہ جموں و کشمیر (IIOJK) میں مقیم ہندوستانی مظالم پر دنیا بھر کے مختلف رہنماؤں کے خیالات / مذمت کو اجاگر کرنے کے لئے ایک چھوٹی تصویر نمائش کا بھی اہتمام کیا گیا تھا۔ اس تقریب کا اختتام کشمیری متاثرین کی دعاؤں کے ساتھ کیا گیا اور ساتھ ہی تمام پاکستانی کمیونٹی سے بھی اپیل کی گئی ہے کہ وہ کشمیریوں کی جدوجہد کو اپنے شعور میں متحرک رکھے اور مسئلہ کشمیر کو ہر دستیاب فورم پر اٹھائے / یاد رکھے۔
8 August 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Tashkent
-Press Release- Today, a 2nd special commercial flight of the PIA (PK6572) took back 76 passengers (66 Pakistanis, 03 Russian citizens of Pakistani origin and 06 Uzbek citizens) from Tashkent, Uzbekistan to Lahore, Pakistan.
Embassy of Pakistan, Berlin
7 August 2020
Pakistan Embassy Seoul
On 3 August 2020, Pakistan participated in the Republic of Korea-SAARC Partnership Seminar on Public Health and Poverty Alleviation in the time of COVID-19 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Organized by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, yesterday’s event was the 11th Seminar in the series of seminars held annually to promote dialogue and understanding between SAARC and the Republic of Korea. Republic of Korea is an observer of SAARC since 2007.
Embassy of Pakistan, Jakarta
PRESS RELEASE
Consulate General of Pakistan Jeddah
PRESS RELEASE
Embassy of Pakistan Nur-Sultan
Press Release
Consulate General of Pakistan, Dubai
Embassy of Pakistan, The Hague
Pakistan High Commission, London UK
Parliamentary Webinar on Kashmir Demographic change in IoJ&K is a breach of Geneva Convention, UNSC Resolutions on Kashmir dispute: High Commissioner Zakaria British Parliamentarians express solidarity with the Kashmiris
High Commissioner Mohammad Nafees Zakaria has said that the ultimate objective of India is to alter the demography of Indian occupied Jammu & Kashmir, which it has been illegally occupying against the wishes of Kashmiri nation, in contravention of Geneva Convention IV and also UNSC Resolutions on Kashmir. He was speaking at a Virtual Parliamentary Seminar on Kashmir on 5 August 2020 to observe You-e-Istehsal marking one year of military siege of over 8 million Kashmiris by India. Giving a context to the Webinar, the High Commissioner said on 5 August 2019, India unilaterally and illegally enacted Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019. Since then the Kashmiris are living under Indian military siege with no communication with the outside world and completely deprived of their fundamental rights. He said with the communication blockade and no media access, the reports of extrajudicial and custodial killings, arbitrary detentions, rapes and sexual harassment and destruction of properties have constantly emerged. This prompted Genocide Watch to issue Genocide Alert for Kashmir, he added. Mr Zakaria said change of Kashmir’s status is a violation of the UN Security Council’s resolutions on Kashmir as well as relevant International Conventions and Laws. He said, since 5 August 2019, UN Rapporteurs have published four reports on Human rights violations in IOJK. Besides, the human rights organizations such as Amnesty International, HRW, J&K Coalition of Civil Society (JKCCS), Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP), the international media has also extensively reported on horrifying details of human rights violations and crimes against humanity committed by the Indian occupation forces under the direct command of the BJP government, he added. The High Commissioner said the overarching objective of illegal move by India is to bring about demographic change in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He said that illegal actions of 5th August 2019 opened yet another dark chapter in human and Kashmiris’ history and this is not the only attempt to change the demography. India has been systematically changing the demography over the years through genocide, massacres, enforced expulsions, enforced disappearances and so on, he added. Mr Zakaria said disclosure of mass graves, mass blinding, mass rapes and extrajudicial & custodial killings of Kashmiris constitute crimes against humanity for which the international community must hold India accountable. Mr Zakaria said Pakistan stands with the Kashmiris in their rightful struggle for self-determination and our resolve towards supporting the oppressed Kashmiris is unflinching. He cited the Government of PM Imran Khan’s undertaking in this regard. A large number of British Parliamentarians attended the Webinar. The Participants condemned grave violations of human rights in Indian occupied Kashmir and expressed their support for the oppressed Kashmiris. They said that Kashmiris under the Indian occupation are suffering from one of the most brutal oppressions in the world. They were concerned that lockdown during the pandemic has made Kashmiri lives more miserable as they have no access to medical facilities and communication networks. This necessitates immediate action by the international community. The British Parliamentarians expressed complete solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiris and demanded an immediate end to human rights abuses by Indian occupation forces. They were of the opinion that demographic change in IOJK is a glaring violation of international laws and would further deprive the Kashmiris of their land and opportunities. The British Parliamentarians said Indian action of 5th August 2019 took the Kashmir dispute out of bilateral space and hence international intervention is required. The time for talking about it as a bilateral issue is over and, therefore, there is a need to drop the idea of bilateralism, they added. The speakers said that the characterization of the issue as a bilateral dispute and the language being used around it need to be changed to pave way for just and sustainable peace in Kashmir. Kashmir dispute can neither be resolved bilaterally nor through military means; hence, the international community must step in, they said. They said that multilateral institutions like UN, EU and human rights organizations should come forward to end the sufferings of the Kashmiri people. They undertook to continue raising the voice at appropriate forums including the British Parliament and with the Government. The speakers emphasized that any trade and economic cooperation with India should be contingent upon its respect for human rights in Kashmir. They also noted that the UK media needs to focus more on Kashmir in view of the ongoing pandemic and human rights abuses by Indian occupation forces. The speakers said every Kashmiri life matters and the world needs to protect their lives and civil liberties. Those who spoke on the occasion included Lord Qurban Hussain, Liam Byrne MP, Afzal Khan MP, Naz Shah MP, Muhammad Yasin MP and Tahir Ali MP. John Howarth, former MEP, spoke on his own behalf and on behalf of his colleagues. Debbie Abrahams MP, Chair of All Party Parliamentary Group on Kashmir (APPKG), and many others participated with their statements expressing support for Kashmiris and conveying their anguish at the blatant human rights violations in Indian occupied Kashmir. Raja Najabat Hussain, Chairman Jammu & Kashmir Self Determination Movement International (JKSDMI) also participated in the webinar. 5 August 2020
Pakistan Embassy Moscow
‘Yum-e-Istehsal’ The Embassy of Pakistan in Moscow observed ‘Yum-e-Istehsal’ on 05 August 2020. Notable members of the Pakistani community and locals attended the ceremony. Messages of the President and Prime Minister were read out. A short documentary highlighting human rights violations in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) was screened followed by a brief address by the Ambassador. National anthems of Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir were played at the end of the event.
Pakistan Embassy Seoul
Embassy of Pakistan to the Republic of Korea is today observing Kashmir Yaum-e-Istehsaal. An event to mark the occasion and to express support and solidarity with the people of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) was held at the Embassy. It was attended by young Pakistani and Korean opinion makers, bloggers and social media influencers. The event started with a one-minute silence to pay homage to the martyrs in IIOJK followed by videos, songs, poems and stories highlighting the suffering of Kashmiris in IIOJK.
5 August 2020
Consulate General of Pakistan New York
Consulate General of Pakistan New York
Embassy of Pakistan, Athens, Greece
Embassy of Pakistan, Riyadh
Embassy of Pakistan (Riyadh) Holds ‘Kashmir Siege Day’ Webinar: Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh held a webinar on 5 August 2020. The objective of the webinar was to highlight different aspects of the Kashmir dispute, human rights violations and continued atrocities being committed by the Indian Armed Forces in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) since 5thAugust 2019, as well as to reiterate Pakistan’s continued commitment and support to the Kashmir cause and Kashmiri people.
The event was attended by a large number of Pakistani and Kashmiri diaspora, including cross-section of academics, media and scholars from local think-tanks. Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Security, Dr. Moeed Yusuf participated in the event as the Key Note Speaker. Other eminent speakers included former National Security Advisor, Lt Gen (R) Naseer Khan Janjua, former Ambassador of Pakistan to India, Mr. Abdul Basit Khan, Palestinian Representative Abdel Baset Al Abadlah, Chairman, Peace and Culture Organization, Ms. Mushaal Hussein Mullick, former Saudi Ambassadors to Pakistan, Mr. Ali Awwad Assiri, former Saudi diplomat Mr. Ali Ghamdi, and former High Commissioner and senior analyst Mr. Akbar S. Ahmad.
یوم استحصال کشمیر (سفارتخانہ پاکستان ، ریاض):
سفارت خانہ پاکستان کی جانب سے سفیر پاکستان راجا علی اعجاز کی صدارت میں مقبوضہ جموں کشمیر میں بھارت کے مستقل غیر قانونی اقدامات اور دفعہ 370 کو آئین سے خارج کیے جانے کا ایک سال مکمل ہونے پر 5 اگست کو بطور یوم استحصال آن لائن زوم کانفرنس منعقد کی گئی
جس میں سعودی عرب سمیت دنیا کے مختلف سیاسی و سماجی مبصرین، سفارت کاروں، کارکنان انسانی حقوق، سمیت کشمیری نمائندگان نے بھی شرکت کرتے ہوئے اپنے خیالات کا اظہار کیا.
کانفرنس میں وزیراعظم کے معاون خصوصی برائے قومی سلامتی معید یوسف نے خصوصی طور پر شرکت کی۔ اہم مقررین/ مہمانوں میں سابق قومی سلامتی کے مشیر ناصر خان جنجوعہ، مشہور سکالر اکبر ایس احمد، سابق سعودی سفیر علی اسیری، سابق سفیر عبدل باسط، کشمیری لیڈر محترمہ مشال حسین ملک، سابق سعودی سفارتکار علی ال غامدی اور سینئر تجزیہ نگار ارشاد سلیم شامل تھے۔
سفیر پاکستان راجہ علی اعجاز کا کہنا تھا کہ 1989 سے اب تک ہزاروں بے گناہ کشمیریوں کو شہید جبکہ کتنی بہنوں کے عزت کو پامال کیا جا چکا ہے… راجہ علی اعجاز نے صدر پاکستان عارف علوی، وزیر اعظم عمران خان، وزیرِ خارجہ شاہ محمود قریشی کی جانب سے خصوصی پیغامات بھی پڑھ کر سنائے..
چئیر پرسن امن و ثقافت مشال ملک نے مقبوضہ جموں و کشمیر کی صورتحال اور یوم استحصال کے لائحہ عمل کے حوالے سے تبادلہ خیال کرتے ہوئے کہا کہ پوری پاکستانی قوم، مشکل کی اس گھڑی میں اپنے کشمیری بھائیوں کے شانہ بشانہ کھڑی ہے ۔اور پوری قوم نہتے کشمیریوں کی آواز کو دنیا کے ہر فورم پر اٹھائے گی. انہوں نے پاکستان کے نئے سیاسی نقشے کی اہمیت پر بھی بات کی…ان کا یہ بھی کہنا تھا کہ ہماری توجہ مسئلہ کشمیر کو بین الاقوامی سطح پر اجاگر کرنے کے بہترین طریقوں پر مرکوز ہونی چاہئے…
وزیراعظم عمران خان کے معاون خصوصی معید یوسف کا کہنا تھا کہ پاکستان اب کشمیریوں کے حقوق کے لئے جارحانہ انداز میں جدوجہد جاری رکھے گا، بھارت کے پاس چھپنے کا کوئی راستہ نہیں ہوگا…. کشمیر کو ہر حال میں آزاد کرنا پڑے گا. بھارت کے مسلسل جبرو استبداد اور دباؤ کے باوجود 5 اگست کے غیر قانونی اقدامات کو تمام کشمیری مسترد کر چکے ہیں
5 August 2020
Embassy of Pakistan, Cairo