Foreign Service Academy

Gallery of the 28th Advanced Diplomatic Course

March 13, 2020 A lecture was given on "Maritime potential of Pakistan" by Commodore (R) Babar Bilal, Director (NIMA), followed by an interactive session on "Diplomatic Etiquettes" conducted by Amb. Nadeem Riyaz, Director General (FSA). Later, a feedback session was held in which the foreign diplomats gave their feedback about their participation in the 28th Advanced Diplomatic Course.
March 12, 2020 A lecture was given on "China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, SEZs: Opportunities and Challenges". The foreign diplomats attended their graduation ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where prominent ambassadors, foreign secretary and the foreign minister were in attendance.
March 11, 2020 Lectures were presented on "Pakistan-US Relations" by Amb. Jalil Abbas Jilani and "New Alignments in Global Politics" by Amb. Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry. Country presentations were given by diplomats of Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yemen and Zambia. The foreign diplomats also visited the Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
March 10, 2020 The foreign diplomats visited National Defence University, Islamabad. A lecture on "Serving at headquarters and abroad" was given by Amb. Nadeem Riyaz, Director General (FSA) followed by country presentations by diplomats of South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Tajikstan.
March 09, 2020 A simulation excersice was conducted on Conflict Resolution by Dr. Rabia Akhtar. Country presentations were presented by diplomats of Kyrgyzstan, Namibia, Nepal, Palestine and Solomon Islands.
March 08, 2020 The foreign diplomats visited Katas Raj and Khewra Salt Mines.
March 04, 2020 - March 06, 2020 The foreign diplomats toured Muzaffarabad and Murree.
March 03, 2020 Amb. Nadeem Riyaz, Director General (FSA) interacted with the diplomats. The foreign diplomats visited Taxila Museum and Pakistan Ordinance Factories, Wah Cantt.
March 02, 2020 Lectures were delivered on "Fourth industrial revolution and the world economy" by Mr. Aneel Salman, "Role of Diaspora in National Development" by Amb. Khalid Usman Qaiser and "Economic Diplomacy" by Dr. Manzoor Ahmad. Later, the diplomats visited Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS) and National Assembly of Pakistan.
Feb 22, 2020 - Feb 29, 2020 The diplomats of the Advanced Diplomatic Course 28 took a tour to Karachi and Gawadar.
Feb 21, 2020 A cultural night festival was organized for the diplomats, to which distinguished guests and prominent members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan were also invited.
Feb 21, 2020 Lectures were presented on "Introduction to Science and Diplomacy - Pakistan's Initiative" by Mr Kamran Akhter, DG (ACDIS), MOFA and "Artifical Intelligence" by Dr Imtinan Qureshi. The diplomats visited Lake View Park, Islamabad later in the day.
Feb 20, 2020 Lectures were presented on "Modern Human Movement: Cause and effects" by Amb. Farrukh Amil and "Cultural Mores of Pakistan" by Dr. Uxi Mufti. The diplomats also gave their country presentations.
Feb 19, 2020 Lectures were presented on "Introduction to Pakistani Political System" by Dr Rifaat Hussain, "Pakistan's Foreign Service and its contribution" by Amb. Ghalib Iqbal and "Use of force in international law: Case studies on 1. U.S drone attacks and 2. India's use of force in Pulwama's aftermath" by Ms Mehreen Naushad, Deputy Director ISSRA, NDU. The diplomats also toured Faisal Mosque and Damn-e-Koh, Islamabad.
Feb 18, 2020 Lectures were presented on "Pakistan-China relations, CPEC - Gateway to regional connnectivity & economic development" by Amb. Masood Khalid, "The significance of nuclear weapons and nuclear deterrence" by Air Cdr Khalid Banuri and "Pakistan's engage africa policy" by Mr. Ali Javed AS (Africa, MOFA). Country presentations were delivered by the participants of Bahrain, Bulgaria and Central Africa Republic. Later, the participants visited Board of Investment, Islamabad.
Feb 17, 2020 Lectures were presented on "Pakistan's nuclear programme contribution to peace and stability in South Asia" by Amb. Zamir Akram, "Impact of media, social media and information revolution on diplomacy" by Ms. Maleeha Hashmi and "Digital Diplomacy: Foreign policy in an era of digital diplomacy" by Mr. Imran Ghazali were delivered. The participants also visited Pakitan National Council of Arts, Islamabad.
Feb 09, 2020 - Feb 15, 2020 Tour to Sialkot and Lahore.
Feb 07, 2020 Lectures on "Pakistan's role in the region" by Amb. Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, "Public and cultural diplomacy" by Amb. Naela Chohan and "Pakistan-Iran relations and recent developments in Middle East" by Asid Durrani were delivered. Later on, the participants visited and had lunch at the Monal Restaurant, Islamabad.
Feb 06, 2020 Lectures on "Cyber Security" by Dr. Abdul Rauf, "Changing role of diplomat, networking and developing contacts" by Amb. Ghalib Iqbal and "Rise of Hindutva and impact on regional stability in South" by Amb. Afrasiab Mehdi Hasmi were delivered. Later on, the participants visited Pakistan Monument and Lok Virsa Museum.
Feb 03, 2020 Ambassador Aftab Ahmad Khokher, Director General (DG), Foreign Service Academy delivered the welcome speech at the inaugural day of the 28th Advanced Diplomatic Course for the commencement of the six week long training at the academy. The DG briefed the participants about the academy and the diplomatic course. Later, a lecture was given by Ambassador Syed Tariq Fatemi on Pakistan's Foreign Policy.