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  Ambassador’s virtual meeting with members of Kashmiri and Pakistani diaspora on the Kashmir issue

Paris 5^th June 2020. The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque held a virtual meeting today with Kashmiri and Pakistani diaspora in France on the Kashmir issue.

He apprised them of recent developments in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK) including illegal Indian actions to change the demography of the region.

He told them that the Government of Pakistan under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran stand by the people of Kashmir, and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has raised the Kashmir issue with the United Nations and his counterparts in all important capitals.

He also informed them of the positive role being played by the various human rights organizations, parliamentarians including members of the European Parliament, and journalists around the world in condemning the Indian excesses in IOJK and raising their voice for the fundamental rights of the people of Kashmir.

While appreciating the efforts made by Kashmiri and Pakistani diaspora in France for the Kashmir cause, the Ambassador urged to intensify them and not to forget their Kashmiri brothers and sisters at a time when the world’s attention is focused more towards the coronavirus pandemic.

The Kashmiri and Pakistani community members shared a number of suggestions with the Ambassador so that they could better project the Kashmir cause with one voice. They also assured of their full support to the Embassy and the Government of Pakistan in highlighting the Kashmir issue at all forums in France.

Qamar Bashir
Minister (Press)
Embassy of Pakistan to France, Paris
0770123323(mobile)
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E-mail: presssectionparis@gmail.com

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 Paris 75008, France

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 Pakistan is unique country of the world in terms of its tourism assets

Paris 4^th June, 2020. Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque held a virtual meeting with Ms. Francoise Cadoux a renowned French mountaineer and traveler who had recently published a book about her travels to Pakistan and China.

The Ambassador of Pakistan thanked Ms. Francoise for writing an interesting book based upon her mountaineering experiences and travels in Pakistan. He also briefed her about government’s efforts for promoting tourism in Pakistan.

Sharing her experiences, Ms. Francoise Cadoux said that the people of Pakistan are one of the most hospitable and friendly in the world. She said that Pakistan has beautiful natural landscape and cultural diversity and with appropriate improvement in tourist infrastructure and services, Pakistan has the potential to become a top tourist destination.

 

Qamar Bashir
Minister (Press)
Embassy of Pakistan to France, Paris
0770123323(mobile)
01 45 61 48 98 (office)

E-mail: presssectionparis@gmail.com

Address: 18 Rue Lord Byron

 Paris 75008, France

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 European are choosing Pakistan as preferred destination for mountaineering and extreme Sports

Paris 28^th May, 2020. The French and European alpinists, trekkers, skiers, and adventure sports enthusiasts are choosing Pakistan as their preferred destination.

This was stated by Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque while talking to Ms. Berenice Rocfort and Ms. Emilie Brouze, the two French writers and journalists who co-authored the book “Winter in Himalaya-an ultimate challenge”, during a virtual meeting held in Paris yesterday.

The Ambassador congratulated the two lady journalists for choosing the unique subject and recounting nail-biting experiences of the six daring and experienced mountaineers of the world in the Himalayas and Karakorum ranges. This included the experience of French alpinist Elisabeth Revol about her attempt to climb Nanga Parbat, in which she lost her Polish colleague Tomasz Mackiewicz. She was herself saved in a daring rescue operation conducted by Pakistani Army helicopters assisted by polish climbers Denis Urubko and Adam Bielecki.

The Ambassador said that government of Pakistan was focusing on promoting tourism in Pakistan as a national priority. Security has improved, visa policy for tourists have been liberalized and tourist infrastructure is being upgraded. He said that Pakistan would welcome French collaboration in developing mountain tourism in Pakistan.

While noting the tourism potential of Pakistan, Ms. Rocfort and Ms. Brouze stated that Pakistan offers attractive and competitive opportunities for international mountaineers, in addition to its unspoiled and virgin landscapes.

Qamar Bashir
Minister (Press)
Embassy of Pakistan to France, Paris
0770123323(mobile)
01 45 61 48 98 (office)

E-mail: presssectionparis@gmail.com

Address: 18 Rue Lord Byron

 Paris 75008, France

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The Ambassador of Pakistan to France greeted Pakistani Community on Eid

Paris 24^th May, 2020. The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque on behalf of the Embassy staff and on his own behalf has conveyed warm Eid ul Fitr greetings to the Pakistani Community of France.

In a message issued in Paris today, Ambassador wished them happiness, religious fulfillment and safety and health on the auspicious day of Eid ul Fitr. He advised them to celebrate this Eid with simplicity in this somber environment when the entire humanity was facing COVID 19 pandemic.

He called upon them to offer special prayers for the eternal peace of those members of the community who have lost their precious lives due to COVID 19 pandemic and pray for the early and speedy recovery of those who are infected with this disease.

He stated that we should not forget the poor and needy members of the community in this time. He also thanked and acknowledged services of generous Pakistani community members for their support to less fortunate compatriots in these difficult times.

Finally, he advised the community to observe this religious festival by following instructions and safety protocols announced by the French Government.

سفارت خانہ پاکستان، پیرس
پریس سیکشن
پریس ریلیز

سفیر پاکستان برائے فرانس نے فرانس میں مقیم پاکستانی کمیونٹی اراکین کو عید الفطر کی مبارک باد دی

پیرس، 24 مئی:2020 جناب معین الحق سفیر پاکستان برائے فرانس نے فرانس میں مقیم پاکستانی کمیونٹی کو اپنی اور سفارت خانہ کے دیگر عملے کی جانب سے عید الفطر کی مبارک باد پیش کی۔

سفیر پاکستان نے عید الفطر کے پرمسرت موقع پر اپنے ایک پیغام میں کمیونٹی اراکین کی صحت و سلامتی، خوشحالی، مذہب کی تکمیل اور نیک تمناؤں کا اظہار کیا۔ انہوں نے کمیونٹی اراکین کونصیحت کی کہ وہ عیدالفطر کو سادگی کے ساتھ منائیں کیونکہ اس وقت پوری انسانیت کوویڈ 19 کی موزی وباء کی وجہ سے انتہائی مشکل گھڑی سے گزر رہی ہے۔

سفیر پاکستان نے کمیونٹی اراکین سے اپیل کی کہ وہ ان تمام مرحومین کے دائمی سکون اور بلند درجات کیلئے دعا کریں جو کوویڈ19 کی وباء کی وجہ سے اپنی قیمتی جانیں گنوا بیٹھے ہیں اور ان مریضوں کی جلد صحت یابی کیلئے بھی دعا کریں جو اس موزی وباء کے مرض میں مبتلا ہیں۔

سفیر پاکستان نے کہا کہ ہمیں اس مشکل گھڑی میں کمیونٹی کے غریب اور مستحق افراد کو نہیں بھولنا چاہئے۔ انہوں نے پاکستانی کمیونٹی کے معزز اور مخیر ارکین کا شکریہ بھی ادا کیا جو اس مشکل گھڑی میں کمیونٹی کے متوسط طبقہ کی مدد کیلئے سفارت خانہ کے ساتھ پیش پیش رہے۔

آخر میں، میری کمیونٹی اراکین سے درخواست ہے کہ وہ فرانسیسی حکومت کی جانب سے کوویڈ19 کے پھیلاؤ کو روکنے کیلئے اٹھائی جانے والے حفاظتی اقدامات پر سختی سے عمل کرتے ہوئے اس مذہبی تہوار کو منائیں۔

Qamar Bashir
Minister (Press)
Embassy of Pakistan to France, Paris
0770123323(mobile)
01 45 61 48 98 (office)

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Ambassador held a virtual meeting with Pakistani diaspora in France

Paris 16^th May, 2020. The virtual meeting held in Paris yesterday was aimed at strengthening the link between the Embassy and community, take stock of the situation and problems being faced by the community in the ongoing coronavirus crisis in France, and seeking community’s views on further improving consular services for them.

The Ambassador of Pakistan to France Mr. Moin ul Haque briefed the community members about services provided to them during the lockdown, including continuous availability of Embassy officials, ration distribution scheme for the needy, operation of special flight to take back home stranded Pakistanis, and catering to all emergent consular issues. While thanking the community for its contribution to ration distribution scheme, he urged them to donate generously to the Prime Minister’s Covid 19 Relief Fund.

He also urged the community to keep the Kashmir issue alive in these testing times and continue expressing their solidarity with their brothers and sisters in Indian Occupied Kashmir.

The community members expressed their satisfaction over the role of Embassy during the coronavirus lockdown and offered their services for Embassy’s various projects in promoting Pakistan’s national interest abroad.

In conclusion, the Ambassador stressed that Pakistani community should follow the guidelines of the French government to keep themselves safe from the coronavirus pandemic.

سفارت خانہ پاکستان برائے فرانس

پریس سیکشن

پریس ریلیز

سفیر پاکستان برائے فرانس کا پاکستانی کمیونٹی اراکین کے ساتھ ویڈیو لنک کے ذریعے اجلاس

پیرس 16مئی:2020 جناب معین الحق سفیر پاکستان برائے فرانس نے فرانس میں مقیم پاکستانی کمیونٹی اراکین کے ساتھ گزشتہ روز ویڈیو لنک کے ذریعے ایک اجلاس منعقد کیا۔

اس اجلاس کا مقصد سفارت خانہ اور پاکستانی کمیونٹی اراکین کے درمیان رابطے کو مزید مستحکم بنانا، فرانس میں جاری کورونا وائرس کے بحران میں کمیونٹی اراکین کو درپیش مشکلات کا جائرہ لینا اور ان کیلئے قونصلر خدمات کو مزید بہتر بنانے کے بارے میں مستحکم اور جامع رائے تلاش کرنا تھا۔

جناب معین الحق سفیر پاکستان برا ئے فرانس نے کمیونٹی راکین کو کوویڈ لاک ڈاؤن کے دوران سفارت خانہ کی جانب سے غریب اور مستحق افراد کو فراہم کی جانے والی خدمات کے بارے میں آگاہ کیا۔ جس میں سفارت خانہ کے عملے کی مستقل بنیادوں پر موجودگی، ضرورت مندوں کیلئے راشن کی فراہمی کی سکیم، فرانس میں پھنسے ہوئے پاکستانیوں کو واپس وطن لے جانے کیلئے خصوصی پروازوں کی انتظامیہ سے مل کر کام کرنے اور قونصل خانہ کے تمام امور کو بااحسن طریقے سے پورا کرنا شامل ہے۔ کمیونٹی اراکین کا راشن تقسیم کرنے کی سکیم میں سفارت خانہ کے ساتھ شراکت داری پر ان کا شکریہ ادا کیا اور کمیونٹی اراکین سے پرزور درخواست کی کہ وہ وزیراعظم پاکستان کے کوویڈ 19 فنڈ میں دل کھول کر عطیہ دیں۔

سفیر پاکستان نے پاکستانی کمیونٹی اراکین سے اپیل کی کہ وہ اس آزمائشی گھڑی میں مسئلہ کشمیر کو اجاگر کریں اور بھارتی مقبوضہ کشمیر میں اپنے بھائیوں اور بہنوں کے ساتھ اظہار یکجہتی کا مظاہرہ کریں۔

کورونا وائرس کے لاک ڈاؤن کے دوران کمیونٹی اراکین نے سفارت خانہ کے مثبت کردار پر اطمینان کا اظہار کیا اور بیرون ممالک میں پاکستان کے قومی مفاد کو فروغ دینے میں سفارت خانہ کے مختلف منصوبوں کیلئے اپنی خدمات پیش کیں۔

آخر میں، سفیر پاکستان نے تمام کمیونٹی اراکین پر زور دیا کہ وہ فرانسیسی حکومت کی جانب سے کورونا کی وباء کو روکنے کیلئے اٹھائے جانے والے رہنماء اصولوں کی مکمل پاسداری کریں تاکہ وہ کورونا کی وباء سے خود کو محفوظ رکھ سکیں۔

​Qamar Bashir
Minister (Press)
Embassy of Pakistan to France, Paris
0770123323(mobile)
01 45 61 48 98 (office)

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 Prophet’s life is a source of eternal inspiration and guidance

Paris, 11^th May, 2020.  The Embassy of Pakistan to France organized a virtual Mehfil e Seerat to pay tribute to the Holy Prophet S.AW.  The event was organised on 17th Ramadan, the day of the battle of Badr, a turning point in the history of Islam.

The event commenced with recitation of the Holy Quran by Qari Syed Sadaqat Ali (Sitara Imtiaz) followed by poetry recitation in praise of the Prophet S.A.W by an inspiring poet Waqar Naseem Wamiq and a series of Naat recitations.

Renowned Islamic scholar and expert on Iqbal Dr. Tahir Tanoli in his key note speech highlighted the importance of following the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) to bring peace and harmony to the world. He said that Prophet (P.B.U.H) was an embodiment of truthfulness and justice.

While replying to a question he said that it is a misconception that science is an antithesis to the religion of Islam. Inspired by the Quranic teachings, a number of Muslim scientists made monumental contributions to science. Islam’s message is to learn and progress.

He further said that the Quran and love for Prophet (P.B.U.H) is the cornerstone for Iqbal’s poetry. His various couplets are literal translation of the Quranic teachings.

Ambassador of Pakistan to France, Mr. Moin ul Haq in his remarks said that the current coronavirus pandemic is a multi dimensional challenge to humanity but at the same time offers an opportunity to improve ourselves and come out of this crisis as better human beings. He said that men of faith never lose hope, their resilience enables them to defeat challenges. He paid a rich tribute to Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) and stated that Prophet’s noble life serves as the complete and eternal guidance for humanity.

The event ended with a heart touching supplication to Holy Prophet S.A.W presented by Noor Muhammad Jarraal, an established poet, and a prayer for Pakistan, Kashmir and entire humanity.

The event was attended by a large number of Pakistani community members in France, guests from various countries and media personnel.