𝑭𝑹𝑶𝑴 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑨𝑹𝑪𝑯𝑰𝑽𝑬𝑺
H.E. Ambassador Riaz Piracha (1924–2011) was a prominent Pakistani diplomat who served as the Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the EEC from October 1968 to October 1970.
In his illustrious diplomatic career, H.E. Riaz Piracha held several high-ranking positions, including serving as Ambassador to Afghanistan and High Commissioner to India. His distinguished career culminated in his rise to the highest position in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; he served as Pakistan's Foreign Secretary from 1980 to 1982.
During his tenure, H.E. Ambassador Riaz Piracha focused on expanding Pakistan's economic footprint in Europe. In this regard, he signed the agreement for preferential *Trade in Handicraft Products:*
H.E. Ambassador Riaz Piracha strengthened Pak-EEC Relations, ensuring that Pakistan remained deeply integrated with the emerging European economic structure during the EEC's formative years.
Today we mark the commendable services of H.E. Ambassador Riaz Piracha.
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آج بائیس اپریل کو پہلگام کے فالس فلیگ آپریشن کو ایک سال گزر چکا۔ یہ کھوکھلی، بے منطقی، جھوٹی انا اور تکبر میں گھری سوچ کی عکاسی کرتا ہے جہاں دہشتگردی کو بیرونی مسلہ بنایا جاتا ہے اورکشمیر جیسے بین الاقوامی ایشیو کو اندرونی مسلہ بنا کر پیش کیا جاتا ہے۔
معرکہ حق میں پاکستان کی کامیابی پوری قوم کے لیے فخر ہے۔ بھارتی میڈیا نے جھوٹی اور بے بنیاد خبروں سے پروپیگنڈا کیا مگر دنیا نے ان کا مکروہ چہرہ دیکھ لیا۔
بھارت میں اقلیتوں خصوصاً مسلمانوں کے حقوق سلب کیے جا رہے ہیں۔ بھارت دہشتگردی کو بطور پالیسی استعمال کرتا ہے اور بین الاقوامی سط�� پر بھی ملوث پایا گیا ہے، کلبھوشن یادیو کیس میں بھی یہ بے نقاب ہوا ہے۔
ہمیں یقین ہے بھارت پاکستان میں دہشتگردی میں ملوث ہے، شواہد موجود ہیں، ہم مقابلہ کرتے رہیں گے۔ بھارت کو اِس دہشت گردی کی پالیسی میں مکمل نکامی ہو گی اور منہ کی کھانی پڑے گی جیسے آپریشن بنیان المرصوص میں کھانی پڑی۔
بھارتی عسکری قیادت کے بیانات ان کی شکست کا اعتراف ہیں، آپریشن سندور 2 ایک admission of defeat ہے۔
بھارت یاد رکھے کوئی بھی مس ایڈونچر ہوا تو
it will be met with a firm, decisive and swift response۔
یہ بھارت کا آخری فالس فلیگ آپریشن تھا اور وہ دوبارہ ایسی جرات نہیں کر سکے گا۔ پاکستان ہمیشہ اپنے دفاع کے لیے ہر وہ ق��م اٹھائے گا جو ضروری ہے۔
آج بھارت آئسولیشن کا شکار ہے جبکہ پاکستان امن کی علامت بن کر ابھرا ہے، اور وزیراعظم شہباز شریف اور فیلڈ مارشل سید عاصم منیر کی انتھک محنت قابلِ تحسین ہے۔
ISLAMABAD: 20 April 2026.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call this evening from H.E. António Costa, President of the European Council.
During their cordial conversation, the two leaders exchanged views on the current situation in the Middle East. The Prime Minister shared with President Costa the latest updates on Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach and peace efforts.
President Costa expressed deep appreciation for Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting dialogue and stability in the region, and said that the EU was ready to support this process, in every possible manner.
Both leaders stressed on the need to continue with dialogue and diplomacy to ensure lasting regional and global security. In this regard, the two leaders also agreed to remain in touch.
Pakistan’s Army Chief meets the Iranian President
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (#COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) met Masoud Pezeshkian, President of #Iran@OfficialDGISPR#AsimMunir#ISPR
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a bilateral meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye on the sidelines of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya. 17 April 2026
Ambassador @rahimhayat held a virtual meeting with Director for International Partnerships @EIB Thouraya Triki .
During the meeting, discussed:
📍EIB’s ongoing engagement in 🇵🇰
📍Pak EU High Level Business Forum
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Received a telephone call from H.E. António Costa, President of the European Council, this afternoon.
We exchanged views on the ongoing hostilities in the Middle East and agreed that dialogue and diplomacy must prevail in order to restore regional peace and stability.
I briefed him on Pakistan’s ongoing mediation efforts, which he welcomed and supported.
We also discussed strengthening Pakistan-EU relations, including the importance of GSP Plus and the upcoming Pakistan-EU Business Forum in Islamabad, scheduled for end-April. I look forward to visiting Brussels at a mutually convenient date. I also conveyed good wishes for EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Pakistan Customs Mission at the WCO @PakcustomsatWCO , together with fellow Customs representatives, hosted an Iftar dinner. The gathering brought together a large number of Customs Attachés and senior Secretariat officials reflecting the spirit of collaboration, mutual respect, and international customs cooperation.
#EconomicDiplomacy #CustomsCooperation
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9 مئی کے بعد پوری دنیا میں مودی کا جھوٹا پروپگینڈا بے نقاب ہو گیا ہے، بین الاقوامی ممالک فیلڈ مارشل سید عاصم منیر کی دفاعی سٹرٹیجی سے متاثر ہیں، ڈینمارک کی وزیر اعظم نے کہا کہ ہمیں ضرورت پڑی تو ہم پاکستان سے دفاعی امداد مانگ لیں گے، اوورسیز پاکستانی فیلڈ مارشل سید عاصم منیر کے فین ہیں، ڈاکٹر پرویز اقبال لوہسر
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The Embassy @PakinBrussels marked Christmas festivities on Monday with a traditional cake-cutting ceremony, celebrating peace, love, and solidarity. Prominent members of Belgium’s Pakistan Christian community joined the occasion, alongside friends of Pakistan, in a warm spirit of fellowship and respect.
#Christmas2025
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Former Counsellor (Press) of the Embassy of Pakistan Brussels, Dr. Syeda Sultana Rizvi, called on Ambassador @rahimhayat today. The Ambassador appreciated her valuable services in the realm of public diplomacy during her tenure at the Mission.
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On the margins of the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum #IPMF, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 met the Foreign Minister of Maldives, Abdulla Khaleel.
Both Ministers agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation partnership in trade, connectivity, & climate resilience.
They underscored the importance of staying in regular contact, including through multilateral platforms, to further advance shared priorities.
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Today, I had an excellent meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister & Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Mohammad Ishaq Dar.
Cooperation on migration and security is a top priority for both sides. We are determined to fight the smuggling of migrants by organised criminal groups and the instrumentalisation of migration, while working together to expand the opportunities for talent mobility and fruitful people-to-people contacts.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 arrived in Brussels today on an official visit to participate in the 7th Session of Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue and the 4th EU-Indo Pacific Ministerial Forum to be held from 20-21 November 2025 in Brussels.
Upon arrival, the DPM/FM was received by the Foreign Secretary, Amna Baloch @amnabaloch4, Ambassador of Pakistan to Belgium, Luxembourg and the EU, Rahim Hayat Qureshi @rahimhayat, and officers from the Pakistan Embassy.
During his visit, besides leading the Pakistan delegation in the Pakistan-EU Strategic Dialogue and Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, the DPM/FM will also engage in meetings with his counterparts from different countries and senior EU officials.
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Ambassador @rahimhayat met the Head of Cabinet to the EU Commissioner for Migration and Internal Affairs, Mr. Alexander Winterstein.
They discussed 🇵🇰 🇪🇺 cooperation on migration management, legal pathways, talent mobility, and cooperation under the Migration & Mobility Dialogue.
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Pakistan dollar bonds are the best performers in Asia, that rally is not stopping
Rating upgrades and plans to re-enter global debt markets bolster sentiment, according to Goldman Sachs Asset Management and UBS Asset, here's what global investors say about Pakistan | dhaaga 1/3
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 chaired a high-level inter-ministerial meeting to review various aspects of Pakistan’s trade enhancement strategy and economic diplomacy.
The meeting was attended by SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch, Secretaries of Commerce and Human Rights, along with senior officials from relevant ministries.
The DPM/FM instructed all stakeholders to finalize preparations for the upcoming EU GSP+ Monitoring Mission to Pakistan. He emphasized that GSP+ remains a win-win framework for both Pakistan and the EU, and reiterated that strengthening Pakistan’s trade and economic diplomacy is a key priority of the country’s foreign policy.