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June 7, 2026
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Standing Committee on Human Rights meets
February 16, 2023
Islamabad, February 16, 2023 (PPI-OT):19th meeting of the Standing Committee on Human Rights was held today under the Chairpersonship of Dr. Mahreen Razzaq Bhutto, MNA, in the Committee Room No. 7 (fourth floor) Parliament House. The meeting commenced with recitation from the Holy Quran. After a brief introduction of the
Pakistan participates in the Inauguration Ceremony of the Preparatory Office of the International Organization for Mediation
February 16, 2023
Islamabad, February 16, 2023 (PPI-OT):Inauguration Ceremony of the Preparatory Office of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) was held today in a hybrid mode. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar addressed the forum through a video message. Ambassador of Pakistan to China, Mr. Moin ul Haque also
Transcript of the Press Briefing by the Spokesperson on Thursday 16 February 2023
February 16, 2023
Islamabad, February 16, 2023 (PPI-OT): Assalam-o-Alaikum and good morning, Thank you for joining us for the Weekly Press Briefing. Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is traveling to Turkiye today for a 2-day visit in a special gesture of solidarity and support with the people of Turkiye in the wake of
Foreign Secretary meets with Deputy Foreign Minister of Norway
February 16, 2023
Islamabad, February 16, 2023 (PPI-OT):Foreign Secretary Dr. Asad Majeed Khan met Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister, Mr. Erling Rimestad, yesterday. Norwegian Deputy Minister is visiting Pakistan on 15-16 February 2023 as part of regular bilateral interactions. During the meeting, the Foreign Secretary emphasized the longstanding cooperative relations between Pakistan and Norway
Prime Minister reiterates heartfelt condolences to Quake-hit Turkiye
February 16, 2023
Islamabad, February 16, 2023 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday. The Prime Minister conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the entire Pakistani nation over the loss of precious lives and the widespread damage caused by the earthquake. For more information,
Interior Minister urges CJP to take notice of alleged leaked audio call of Pervaiz Elahi
February 16, 2023
Islamabad, February 16, 2023 (PPI-OT):Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has appealed Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial to take notice of alleged leaked audio phone call of former Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi aimed at maligning the judiciary. Talking to media in Islamabad on Thursday evening, he said the Federal
Curtain Raiser: Visit of the Foreign Minister to Germany for Participation in Munich Security Conference and bilateral visits to Lithuania and Hungary
February 16, 2023
Islamabad, February 16, 2023 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will undertake a visit to Germany to attend Munich Security Conference-2023 from 16-20 February. During his visit, he will participate in several events and engage with international media. He will also hold bilateral meetings with Foreign Ministers from around the world.
Minister of State Khar reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to peaceful settlement of int’l disputes
February 16, 2023
Islamabad, February 16, 2023 (PPI-OT):Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar has re-affirmed Pakistan’s commitment to the peaceful settlement of international disputes through peaceful means, in accordance with the principles and purposes of the UN Charter. She expressed this commitment in a video message at the inaugural ceremony