Shafqat Ali Khan
Shafqat Ali Khan is the spokesperson for Pakistan's Foreign Office, known for articulating the country's foreign policy positions and responses to international statements. In a recent press briefing, he criticized a joint statement made by the United States and India, calling it 'one-sided' and 'misleading' regarding Pakistan's alleged involvement in terrorism. Khan emphasized Pakistan's commitment to combating terrorism and highlighted the need for a balanced view of security issues in South Asia, while also addressing concerns about military sales to India.
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Shafqat Ali Khan is the Ambassador of Pakistan to the United Arab Emirates.
مجموعة «فيون» و«جاز وورلد» تطلقان مبادرة «استثمر في باكستان..الآن!»
United Arab Emirates· 2026-02-08
Shafqat Ali Khan is the Ambassador of Pakistan to the UAE and attended the meeting.
محمد بن راشد يبحث مع رئيس باكستان العلاقات الثنائية وسبل تعزيز التعاون المشترك في مختلف المجالاتUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-01-28
Shafqat Ali Khan is the spokesperson for the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs discussing diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire.
Conflit entre l’Afghanistan et le Pakistan : la trêve rompue après des frappes pakistanaises ; des discussions organisées au Qatar
France· 2025-10-18
Shafqat Ali Khan, the spokesperson for the Pakistani foreign ministry, expressed the need to wait and see if the ceasefire holds.
هدنة جديدة بين أفغانستان وباكستان بعد سقوط 37 قتيلاً و425 مصابًا.. ومفاوضات مرتقبة في الدوحة
Saudi Arabia· 2025-10-18
Shafqat Ali Khan is the spokesperson for the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs and discussed the ceasefire and diplomatic efforts.
L’Afghanistan accuse le Pakistan d’avoir rompu le cessez-le-feuFrance· 2025-10-17Shafqat Ali Khan, the spokesperson for the Pakistani Foreign Ministry, expressed hope for the ceasefire to hold.
أفغانستان وباكستان تمددان وقف النار وتتفاوضان بالدوحة
Iraq· 2025-10-17
Pakistani foreign office spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan stated that it was essential to 'wait for 48 hours' to see if the ceasefire held.
'Truce broken': Taliban accuses Pak of striking civilian areas; warns of retaliation
India· 2025-10-17Shafqat Ali Khan stated that Pakistan effectively repelled Taliban attacks under its right to self-defense.
پاکستان اور افغان طالبان رجیم کے مابین فائر بندی میں توسیع پر اتفاق کرلیا گیا
Pakistan· 2025-10-17Shafqat Ali Khan stated that a ceasefire was implemented at the request of the Taliban.
طالبان کی درخواست پر 15 اکتوبر کی شام 6 بجے سے 48 گھنٹوں کی جنگ بندی نافذ کی گئی، ترجمان دفتر خارجہPakistan· 2025-10-17Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan confirmed the development regarding the repatriation.
Pakistani imprisoned in India repatriated via Attari-Wagah border - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-29
Foreign Office spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan sidestepped repeated questions on whether the pact alters Pakistan’s long-declared policy of keeping its nuclear deterrent India-centric.
Defence Minister’s contradictory take fuels conjecture over nuclear-angle in Saudi pact - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-20
Shafqat Ali Khan clarified that the Pakistan-Saudi agreement is purely defensive in nature.
سعودی معاہدہ، دیگر ممالک شمولیت کے خواہاں، معاہدہ ایک رات میں طے نہیں ہوا، ڈار، کوئی ذیلی یا خفیہ شرائط نہیں، خواجہ آصفPakistan· 2025-09-20
Shafqat Ali Khan called the agreement an important milestone for promoting peace and security.
FO clarifies that Pak-Saudi defence agreement ‘not directed against any third country’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-19
Shafqat Ali Khan called the agreement an important milestone for promoting peace and security.
FO clarifies that Pak-Saudi defence agreement ‘will not be used to threaten any third country’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-19FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan told reporters on Friday.
Ishaq Dar lands in Doha to attend Arab ministers’ meeting on Israel’s Qatar attack - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-14
Shafqat Ali Khan stated that the Israeli attack on Qatar is a blatant violation of international laws.
قطر پر اسرائیلی حملہ عالمی قوانین کی کھلی خلاف ورزی ہے: ترجمان دفتر خارجہPakistan· 2025-09-12
Shafqat Ali Khan is the Foreign Office spokesperson who discussed the transitory stay of Afghan refugees in Pakistan.
Transitory stay of Afghan refugees in Pakistan can’t be ‘indefinite arrangement’: FO spokesperson - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-06Shafqat Ali Khan is the Foreign Office spokesman who emphasized the threat posed by Afghanistan-based terrorist groups.
Pakistan seeks joint action against Afghanistan-based terror groups - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-06
Shafqat Ali Khan is the Foreign Office spokesperson who stated that Pakistan will decide what to do with the refugees it is hosting.
FO spokesperson says future of refugees ‘up to Pakistan’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-05FO Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said in a statement.
Deputy PM Dar meets Bangladesh’s Yunus, discusses ‘revival of old connections’ during historic visit - WorldPakistan· 2025-08-24
Shafqat Ali Khan is the spokesperson for the Foreign Office of Pakistan.
Ties with China ‘resilient despite geopolitical shifts’: FO - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-23
Foreign Office spokesperson Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan noted that Pakistan is ready for composite dialogue with India.
Pakistan did not request anyone to make India sit down for talks: FM Dar - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-22
Shafqat Ali Khan, the Foreign Office spokesperson, condemned Israeli statements regarding the creation of a ‘Greater Israel’ and the forced displacement of Palestinians.
Pakistan rejects ‘Greater Israel’ displacement plans - WorldPakistan· 2025-08-18
Shafqat Ali Khan is the Foreign Office spokesman who discussed the procedural issues affecting Muttaqi's visit.
FO blames ‘procedural issues’ for delay in Afghan FM’s visit - WorldPakistan· 2025-08-09
Shafqat Ali Khan mentioned the recent visit of Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, to Pakistan during a press conference.
بدون ایران صلح واقعی در منطقه ممکن نیست
Iran· 2025-08-08
Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan announced that Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar officiated the send-off of the 18th humanitarian aid consignment to Gaza.
PM Shehbaz blasts Israeli cabinet’s Gaza takeover plan as ‘dangerous escalation’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-08
Shafqat Ali Khan is the Foreign Office spokesman who commented on Pakistan's role in mediating US-Iran tensions.
Pakistan vows to help defuse tensions between US & Iran - WorldPakistan· 2025-08-02
Shafqat Ali Khan, the FO spokesperson, rejected the Indian parliament's debate claims and criticized India's actions.
FO slams Indian parliament debate on ‘Operation Sindoor’ for distorting facts - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-30
Shafqat Ali Khan is the Foreign Office spokesman who discussed the Afghan Taliban's receptivity to Pakistan's concerns over TTP sanctuaries.
Kabul ‘being receptive’ to concerns over TTP havens: Foreign Office - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-25
Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said: 'We have no information about this matter.'
White House says no Trump visit scheduled to Pakistan ‘at this time’ - PakistanPakistan· 2025-07-17
