ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has taken a notice of ‘improper’ activities of Pakistani High Commissioner to Britain during a award ceremony in the British capital.
Qureshi has sought a written explanation from ambassador Sahebzada Ahmed Khan for his reported ‘irresponsible’ show of activities during the ceremony. The Foreign Ministry has also summoned the envoy to Headquarters on account of giving an explanation over his non-serious behavior.
The Foreign Office (FO) issued a press release, notifying “with regard to the recent incident involving our High Commissioner in London, we received the news through electronic and social media. The matter was discussed with the Foreign Minister who asked for a written explanation from the High Commissioner.”
FO added “the Foreign Minister has called him to Headquarters for explanation as well.”
The video clip from the ceremony made rounds on the electronic as well as social media, raising various questions and concerns on the actions of the senior diplomat.
The incident took place on September 9 during a local media outlet’s event held at London’s O2 Arena, wherein the Pakistani ambassador was called on stage to announce the winner of an award category in front of hundreds of spectators.
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