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Foreign Office in disarray Hassan Khan 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 ...

In this file photo, Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks to Pakistani ambassadors posted in world capitals. — DawnNewsTV/File ISLAMABAD: Anger has been building among the foreign service officers over Prime Minister Imran Khan’s comments accusing them of harbouring ‘colonial mindset’ and ‘callousness’ in dealing with the expatriate community. Prime Minister Khan had, while speaking to envoys posted in 19 countries through video conferencing on Wednesday, said that he had noticed “shocking callousness” of Pakistani diplomats posted overseas after a few recent incidents involving th...

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 thei...

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. Share Via Email   |  A+A A- By PTI 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 'shockin...

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 lackadaisi...