Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Pakistan)

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
وزارت امورِ خارجہ
वज़ारत-ए-उमूर-ए-ख़ारिजा
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Agency overview
FormedAugust 14, 1947; 78 years ago (1947-08-14)
JurisdictionGovernment of Pakistan
HeadquartersMinistry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Office Building, Constitution Avenue, G-5, Islamabad, ICT, Pakistan.
33°43′06.28″N 73°06′12.19″E / 33.7184111°N 73.1033861°E / 33.7184111; 73.1033861Coordinates: 33°43′06.28″N 73°06′12.19″E / 33.7184111°N 73.1033861°E / 33.7184111; 73.1033861
Minister responsible
Agency executives
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is a ministry of the Government of Pakistan responsible for managing the country's diplomatic and consular relations, as well as its foreign policy. The MOFA plays a crucial role in representing Pakistan on the international stage and is tasked with maintaining Pakistani government offices abroad that hold diplomatic and consular status. This includes fostering relationships with other nations and ensuring the protection of Pakistani citizens and interests overseas.

Minister[edit]

The Minister of Foreign Affairs is Cabinet member who responsible maintaining Pakistan's foreign policy as well as its diplomatic missions abroad. Muhammad Ishaq Dar is the current Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Divisions[edit]

  • Afghanistan, Iran & Turkey & West Asia Division
  • Africa Division
  • Americas Division
  • China & SCO Division
  • CAR & ECO Division
  • East Asia & Pacific Division
  • Europe Division
  • Middle East Division
  • The Indian subcontinent Division[1]
  • United Nations Division
  • Counter Terrorism Division
  • Audit & Consular Affairs
  • Arms Control & Disarmament
  • Economic Coordination & Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
  • Finance Division
  • Legal & Treaties Wing
  • Strategic Export Control Division [2]
  • Spokesperson Division
  • Policy Planning & Research
  • Press Information Office

Departments[edit]

Read aslo[edit]

  1. the actual name is South Asia division
  2. "Strategic Export Control Division (SECDIV)". secdiv.gov.pk.