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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Asad Alam Siam named as new Bangladesh High Commissioner to India
Bangladesh has appointed Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam as its new High Commissioner to India, with India formally approving the nomination.
Sri Lankan President to request pardon for citizen from Saudi King
Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake will seek a pardon from the Saudi King for a Sri Lankan citizen sentenced to death for blasphemy.
Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Washington on September 23
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Washington on September 23 for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
International conference in Islamabad postponed due to security concerns
The Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies has canceled its upcoming international security conference in Islamabad due to visa cancellations and security concerns cited by the host hotel.
FIA arrests 16 in document verification fraud at Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency has arrested 16 individuals linked to a fraudulent document verification network involving Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff.
Sri Lankan MP seeks Narendra Modi’s help for youth facing death penalty
A Sri Lankan lawmaker has requested President Dissanayake to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help secure a humanitarian resolution for a Sri Lankan youth sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia for blasphemy.
Pakistan Navy vessel collides with Indian warship in Arabian Sea
A Pakistan Navy corvette and an Indian Navy warship collided in the North Arabian Sea following a close-range maneuver.
Iran threatens energy infrastructure in Middle East amid rising regional tensions
Iran has threatened to target energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Israel, Kuwait, and Bahrain if the United States or Israel launches new strikes on Iranian facilities.
Nepal requests India to accept national identity cards for travel
Nepal has requested India to recognise its National Identity Card as a valid travel document for Nepali citizens visiting the country.
South Korea discloses data breach affecting thousands of diplomats and staff
South Korea disclosed a data breach impacting at least 6,000 Ministry of Foreign Affairs employees and diplomats after a ten-month intrusion into the National Diplomatic Academy's online system.