Islamabad, April 28, 2013 (PPI-OT): The Government of Pakistan has provided 2nd Consular access to Indian diplomats presently stationed in Lahore. They have been asked to coordinate with Deputy Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Camp Office Lahore and with the MS of Jinnah Hospital for Consular arrangements. Earlier today, the family [...]
Islamabad, April 27, 2013 (PPI-OT): As a result of a scuffle between prisoners at the Kot Lakhpath Jail, Lahore, yesterday, Indian prisoner Sarabjeet Singh suffered head injuries which rendered him unconscious. He was immediately evacuated to Jinnah Hospital, Lahore where he was provided emergency medical assistance. Doctors and medical staff at the hospital are working [...]
Islamabad, April 26, 2013 (PPI-OT): [This is a rush transcript. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.] There are no opening remarks. The floor is open for questions. Question Would you please share the names of the countries that have allowed overseas Pakistanis to vote abroad? Answer The matter [...]
Islamabad, April 23, 2013 (PPI-OT): Responding to a query about a news item regarding imposition of fine on Pakistan Embassy by a court in Denmark, the Spokesman stated that there was no truth in the news. The Embassy enjoys full diplomatic immunity and the Danish courts have no jurisdiction over it. The case of a [...]
Islamabad, April 23, 2013 (PPI-OT): “Excellency, On behalf of the people and Government of Pakistan and on my own behalf, I wish to extend our deepest condolences at the loss of precious lives and damage to property as a result of earthquake which hit Southwestern China this morning. Our prayers and sympathies are with the [...]
Islamabad, April 19, 2013 (PPI-OT): [This is a rush transcript. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.] There are no opening remarks. The floor is open for questions. Question Is Foreign office in loop regarding any foreign contact and pressure about the Musharraf issue either from London, Washington, Jeddah [...]
Islamabad, April 19, 2013 (PPI-OT): The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Mr. Liu Jian, called on the Foreign Secretary this afternoon and presented a cheque for US $50,000 on behalf of the Chinese Red Cross for rehabilitation of the earthquake affectees in Baluchistan. The Foreign Secretary while thanking the Ambassador and the [...]
Islamabad, April 19, 2013 (PPI-OT): Mr. Sohail Wajahat H. Siddiqui, Minister Petroleum has appealed to the nation for helping create awareness regarding curbing the menace of sabotage on gas pipelines across the country. Unfortunately, during the month of April 2013, 11 numbers of incidents of sabotage / terrorist attacks on pipelines have taken place, which [...]
Islamabad, April 04, 2013 (PPI-OT): [This is a rush transcript. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.] There are no opening remarks. The floor is open for questions. Question There have been talks between Pakistan, Russia and China on Afghanistan. Would you like to give us some updates about [...]
Islamabad, April 04, 2013 (PPI-OT): Pakistan and Sri Lanka held Foreign Secretary-level Bilateral Political Consultations in Colombo today. Foreign Secretary, Mr. Jalil Abass Jilani led the Pakistan side, while Sri Lanka was represented by Foreign Secretary Tilakaratne Amunugama during the talks. The talks focused on gamut of issues encompassing the entire spectrum of bilateral relations [...]
