January 29, 2018
The Foreign Service Academy held the passing out Ceremony of the 37th Specialized Diplomatic Course marking the completion of the nine-month specialized training of twenty-six probationary officers of the Foreign Service of Pakistan. The Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Ms. Tehmina Janjua was the Chief Guest. Senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, members of the diplomatic Corps, eminent scholars, educationists as well as the faculty of the Academy attended the event.
December 10, 2017
The participants of the 37th Specialized Diplomatic Course arranged an eventful Cultural Night for the participants of the 25th Junior Diplomatic Course.
October 23-26, 2017
October 21-22, 2017
Country study tour of the participants of the 37th Specialized Diplomatic Course to Gwadar.
October 18, 2017
Participants of the 37th Specialized Diplomatic Course visit the National Assembly of Pakistan.
September 21, 2017
A week of sports activities was organized by the 37th SDC Sports Club. It came to an end as the finalists played for the win. A few glimpses from the nail biting finals.
September 20, 2017
The Foreign Service Academy hosted a farewell/welcome party for the outgoing Director Programme Mr. Sajjad Haider Khan and the incoming Director Mr. Shahbaz M. Malik. Earlier, the probationary officers of 37th SDC hosted a farewell dinner in honour of Director Programme. A few glimpse of the events are here.
September 15, 2017
Sports Activities at Pakistan Sports Board
September 14, 2017
The participants of 37th Specialized Diplomatic Course visited Board of Investment
The Debating Club of 37th SDC, organized an Intra Academy Debating Championship. In the first round eight teams of three officers each participated out of which four teams went to the semi final. (more details)
September 13, 2017
The participants of 37th Specialized Diplomatic Course visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) and met Director General Military Operations. (more details)
August 30, 2017
Research Society of International Law organized a day long Seminar on International Law in the context of Contemporary Issues of Pakistan and the region. (more details)
August 29, 2017
As part of academic outreach and institutional collaboration with the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), probationary officers attended a day long Seminar on “Indus Water Treaty: Issues and Recommendations” held at (more details)
August 28, 2017
Based on the theme of "UN Reforms; expansion of the UNSC", a MUN was organized at the Academy for the probationers of 37th SDC by the following two experts who have had experience of participating in over thirty MUN's all across the globe:- Mr. Moazzam Lodhi Mr. Ehsan Ali The session lasting three hours was quite informative and interactive. A few pictures are here. (more details)
August 24, 2017
The First Study Tour to Gilgit-Baltistan, Naran and AJK was undertaken from 4-10 Aug 2017. To consolidate the experiences and studies of the region, prospects and challenges, the probationary officers were divided in five groups, each focusing a specific area of interest. A short script followed by presentations by these group were held. A few pictures are here.(more details)
August 21, 2017
Workshop on Conflict Resolution
August 10 - 13, 2017
During the last leg of tour, the probationers received a briefing by WAPDA officials on Diamer-Basha Dam at Babusar Pass, visit to Lake Saif-ul-Mulook in Naran Valley, interaction with the Speaker of AJK Assembly, briefing by Secretary Planning & Development AJK govt and filed visit to the(more details)
August 07 - 10, 2017
After visiting Baltistan Division, the participants of the 37th Specialized Diplomatic Course visited Gilgit Division from 7-10 Aug. In Gilgit, meetings with the Home Secretary GB Govt, Secretary Tourism and the Commander of Force Command Northern Areas were held. Important (more details)
August 04 - 07, 2017
The probationary officers of 37th Specialized Diplomatic Course commenced their First Study Tour on 4 Aug 2017. The group arrived Skardu by Air, where they held useful meetings with the Deputy Commissioner Skardu and Regional Programme manager AKRSP besides visiting (more details)
July 18, 2017
H.E. Mr. Sherif Shaheen, Ambassador of Egypt to Pakistan, held an interactive session with the probationary officers under training at FSA on the “Role of Egypt in Middle East Crisis", also covering Pakistan-Egypt Relations”.
July 17, 2017
Series of lectures by Ambassador Khalid Aziz Babar, Course Coordinator of recently introduced subject "Human Resource Development", which primarily aims at training the young officers in practical/job oriented topics including Secretariat Instructions, Rules of Business, Esta Code, Diplomatic Correspondence, Administrative and Financial Maters in Mission's Abroad etc.
The Academy in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Pakistan Office held a Seminar on ""Refugee Crises - Lessons from Pakistan and Beyond". Participants pf the 37th (more details)
Officers of 37th SDC visited NADRA HQs where they received a detailed briefing on role and functions of the organization by the Director Operations NADRA. National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) has gained international (more details)
Ambassador of Spain visits FSA.(more details)
A fourteen member delegation of resident diplomats ( on their second an third assignments) from the US Embassy in Islamabad visited the Foreign Service Academy. The Director General FSA welcomed the guests and Director (more details)
An interaction of Ambassador Amjad Hussain B. Sial, Secretary General SAARC with probationary officers of 37th Specialized Diplomatic Course was held today at the Academy. During his two hour long interaction, Amb Sial spoke on (more details)
Ambassador of Yemen visits FSA.(more details)
Visit to Pakistan Television (PTV).(more details)
A 19 member delegation of the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) UK headed by Maj Gen (r) Simon Lestie Porter visited the Foreign Service Academy. The head of delegation held a short meeting the Ambassador Iftekhar Aziz, (more details)
A short orientation course on "Administrative & Financial Matters", was held at the Academy aimed at apprising the participants of relevant rules and regulations, financial powers and limitations of HOC/DDO and other officers at the Mission, (more details)
The participants of the 37th Specialized Diplomatic Course attended a two day long International Conference on ‘Achieving Peace in Afghanistan: Challenges and Prospects' organized by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) in (more details)
Visit to Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA). (more details)
Visit to Lok Virsa Museum, Islamabad. (more details)
Foreign Service Officers during their postings in Pakistan Missions Abroad have to perform multifarious duties including Consular services i.e Visa and Passport etc. A visit to Immigration & Passport Office in Islamabad was arranged for a (more details)
A delegation of students attending a diploma on "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)" at National University of Modern Languages held in collaboration with the Institute of Peace & Diplomatic Studies visited the Academy (more details)
Dr. Aneel Salman, Course Coordinator for Pakistan's Foreign Trade; Mr. Ali Kemal, Course Coordinator for International Economics and Guest Speaker Uxi Mufti on Cultural Mores of Pakistan. (more details)
H.E Dr. Mohammad Asim, Foreign Minister of Maldives accompanied by Ambassador of Maldives in Islamabad and other senior officials of the Foreign Office visited the Foreign Service Academy. He was received by Ambassador Iftekhar (more details)
Mr. Ahmed Bilal Soofi, a renowned Lawyer and Course Coordinator for the subject "International Law", taking the first session. (more details)
Ambassador (r) Shafqat Saeed, Course Coordinator for Pakistan's Foreign Relations and Ambassador (r) Saeed Khalid, Course Coordinator for Diplomacy, theory and practice. (more details)
Dr Maria Sultan, Course Coordinator for International Politics. (more details)
The Additional Foreign Secretary (Administration) Ms. Tasnim Aslam and Director General Personnel Mr. Khayyam Akbar welcomed the participants of the new batch of FSP officers at the Foreign Office. (more details)
Syed Tariq Fatemi, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, gave the inaugural talk at the Specialized Di plomatic Course, which is a nine month long intensive graduate-level programme designed for new entrants into the Foreign Service. (more details)
Participants of 37th Specialized Diplomatic Course joined the Foreign Service Academy after completing their Common Training at Civil Services Academy Lahore. (more details)