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Pak wants inclusive Afghan settlement

FM Qureshi meets the Afghan leadership; tells the region cannot afford instability in Afghanistan Ansar Bhatti ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister, Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, has told the political leaders from Afghanistan that Pakistan earnestly wants  a peaceful solution to the Afghan issue.During the call, the Foreign Minister shared Pakistan’s perspective on the latest situation in Afghanistan. The Foreign Minister highlighted that Pakistan considered all segments of the Afghan society important in the final destiny of Afghanistan. He expressed the hope that the Afghan leaders would take advantage of international support forRead More


Diplomats briefed on evacuation process

Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood briefed the Diplomatic Corps in Islamabad on arrangements made by the Government of Pakistan to facilitate the evacuation of members of the international community including diplomats and staff, representatives of international organizations, INGOs, the media, and others from Afghanistan. The members of the Diplomatic Corps were informed that all requests for evacuation/relocation may be directed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will be processed expeditiously. In addition to providing necessary assistance to Pakistanis in Afghanistan, the Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul wasRead More


Thailand downgrades 2021 outlook as Covid-19 hampers recovery

Bangkok, Aug 16 :Thailand downgraded its economic growth forecast for 2021 on Monday as it battles its worst Covid-19 wave, which has brought record numbers of new infections and deaths. The kingdom last year suffered its worst full-year performance since the Asian financial crisis of 1997 with a 6.1 percent economic contraction. The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) had initially given a cool forecast for recovery during the first quarter, estimating growth of 1.5 to 2.5 percent for 2021. But on Monday, NESDC secretary generalRead More


Commercial flights out of Kabul cancelled due to chaos at airport: official

Kabul, Aug 16 :Commercial flights from Kabul were cancelled Monday after chaotic scenes at the airport with thousands looking for a way out after the Taliban re-took power in Afghanistan. “There will be no commercial flights from Hamid Karzai Airport to prevent looting and plundering. Please do not rush to the airport,” the Kabul airport authority said in a message sent to reporters.