Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has come under criticism for accusing the country s foreign service officers of harbouring colonial mindset and callousness while appreciating their Indian counterparts. Addressing the envoys virtually on Wednesday, Khan showed anger at what he called shocking callousness of Pakistani diplomats abroad towards fellow Pakistanis. He also accused them of having a colonial mindset in their dealing with Pakistani nationals. Khan said: Indian embassies are more proactive in bringing investments to their country and they also provide better services to their citizens. At least three former foreign secretaries of Pakistan took strong exception to Khan s remarks.
Pakistan PM Imran Khan faces criticism for his remarks over foreign service officers
Addressing the envoys virtually on Wednesday, Khan showed anger at what he called shocking callousness of Pakistani diplomats abroad towards fellow Pakistanis.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has come under criticism for accusing the country s foreign service officers of harboring colonial mindset and callousness while appreciating their Indian counterparts.
Addressing the envoys virtually on Wednesday, Khan showed anger at what he called shocking callousness of Pakistani diplomats abroad towards fellow Pakistanis.
He also accused them of having a colonial mindset in their dealing with Pakistani nationals.
Daily Times
May 7, 2021
If the ignominious suspension of the former ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Raja Ali Ejaz, and recalling of half a dozen other diplomats sent shockwaves through the Foreign Service of Pakistan (FSP) cadre – Prime Minister Imran Khan’s lambasting of ambassadors in full media glare over allegations of a ‘callous and uncaring attitude’ towards their compatriots abroad was cataclysmic. Singled out in particular were diplomatic missions based in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK and Qatar. In a surprise move, the PM also blamed the diplomatic establishment on its lackadaisical approach to the government’s economic agenda by failing to support the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) and enhancement of trade.
Pakistan PM Imran faces criticism for his remarks over foreign service officers
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May 07, 2021 13:42 IST
Addressing the envoys virtually on Wednesday, Mr. Khan showed anger at what he called “shocking callousness” of Pakistani diplomats abroad towards fellow Pakistanis.
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Addressing the envoys virtually on Wednesday, Mr. Khan showed anger at what he called “shocking callousness” of Pakistani diplomats abroad towards fellow Pakistanis. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has come under criticism for accusing the country’s foreign service officers of harbouring “colonial mindset” and “callousness” while appreciating their Indian counterparts.
Daily Times
April 29, 2021
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