South Asia

China condemns Australia-New Zealand statement on internal affairs

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China Condemns Australia-New Zealand statement on internal affairs

Wellington, 2 February 2024(WAI): China expresses strong opposition and condemnation towards the recent Joint Statement issued after the Australia-New Zealand Foreign and Defense Ministerial Consultations, which made baseless allegations regarding China’s internal affairs. It is reiterated that matters concerning Xinjiang, Xizang, Hong Kong, and Taiwan are entirely China’s internal affairs, touching upon its core interests, and … Read more

China welcomes Afghan Interim Government’s Ambassador

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Beijing, 01 February 2024 (WAI): In a significant diplomatic move, China has welcomed the Ambassador of the Afghan interim government, along with the presentation of credentials. This customary exchange underscores the international recognition and engagement with the evolving political landscape in Afghanistan. The global community is urged to amplify its interaction with the interim government, … Read more

Punjab Delegation Secures Agreement in Vancouver Talks

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ACHIEVEMENT OF PUNJAB DELEGATION IN CANADA

Vancouver, Jan 30(WAI): On the direction of the interim Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, a three-member delegation from Punjab met with the delegation of British Columbia in Vancouver, a city in western Canada. They succeeded in signing an agreement with the British Columbia delegation. Minister of Commerce SM Tanveer, Education Minister Mansoor Qadir, and … Read more

Pakistan requests loan extension from China

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Islamabad, 27 Jan 2024 (WAI): Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has asked Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang to give Pakistan more time to repay a $2 billion loan. He thanked China for helping out during Pakistan’s financial difficulties. The deadline to pay back this loan is March 23. Talks are happening between Pakistan’s Finance … Read more

U.S. and Pakistan Launch Balochistan Cultural Preservation Fund

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Karachi, 23 Jan 2024 (WAI): U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Bloom, alongside Caretaker Chief Minister Ali Mardan Khan Domki, launched Balochistan’s first-ever Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). In his commencement, Ambassador Bloom said, “We are very proud to partner with Pakistan to preserve historical sites that reflect this country’s rich cultural heritage and religious … Read more

Pakistan strongly condemns consecration of Ram Temple at Babri Mosque Site in Ayodhya

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Islamabad, 22 January 2024 (WAI): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan issues a strong condemnation against the construction and consecration of the ‘Ram Temple’ on the site of the demolished Babri Mosque in the Indian city of Ayodhya. The centuries-old mosque fell victim to destruction on 6 December 1992 at the hands of a … Read more

Pakistan’s UNAMA briefing on TTP & Afghan repatriation

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Pakistan's UNAMA briefing on TTP & Afghan repatriation

New York, 21 December 2023 (WAI): At the UNAMA briefing on Afghanistan for the UN Security Council, Ambassador Munir Akram, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, noted that although the interim Afghan government has calmed the country, peace in Afghanistan remains a strategic priority for Pakistan. During the Security Council briefing, Ambassador Akram described Kabul … Read more

President Alvi emphasizes fostering ties with Egypt, Oman, Bosnia, Sri Lanka, & Cyprus

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President Alvi emphasizes fostering ties with Egypt, Oman, Bosnia, Sri Lanka, & Cyprus

Islamabad, 20 December 2023 (WAI): Dr. Arif Alvi, the President, has emphasized the importance of stepping up commercial, economic, and cultural ties with Egypt, Oman, Bosnia, Sri Lanka, and Cyprus. In conversations with the High Commissioners and Ambassadors-designate of the Democratic Socialist of Sri Lanka, the Republic of Cyprus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Arab … Read more

Pakistan condemns India’s unilateral Kashmir decision

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Pakistan condemns India's unilateral Kashmir decision

Islamabad, 11 December 2023 (WAI): Jalil Abbas Jilani, the acting Foreign Minister of Pakistan, vehemently disagreed with the recent ruling of the Indian Supreme Court over the status of Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Supporting India’s 2019 activities, Jilani underlined, is a perversion of justice predicated on legal and historical misrepresentations. The world recognizes that … Read more

Regional integration in South Asia & SAARC dilemma

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Regional integration in South Asia & SAARC dilemma

South Asia is a sub-region in the south of Asia. This region is home to one of the oldest civilizations in the world, i.e., the Indus Civilization. It is a militarized region with a unique strategic buildup from the rest of the world. Inside Asia, South Asia is the region with the highest geopolitical significance. … Read more

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