Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan: Address, Contact & Services

Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) — the “Foreign Office” — runs the country’s diplomacy, oversees all 82 foreign missions in Islamabad, and manages Pakistan’s own embassies abroad. Here is its address, how to contact it, and what it actually does for citizens.

What MOFA Is

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, universally called the Foreign Office, is the Government of Pakistan’s arm for everything beyond the border: bilateral relations, multilateral diplomacy (UN, OIC, SCO, SAARC), protocol for the 82 foreign missions in Islamabad, and the administration of Pakistan’s own embassies, high commissions and consulates worldwide. It is headed by the Foreign Minister (a federal cabinet member) and run day-to-day by the Foreign Secretary.

Address & Contact

Services for Citizens

• Document attestation: MOFA’s consular section attests educational documents, marriage/birth certificates and commercial papers for use abroad — after prior attestation by the issuing authority (HEC, board, etc.).
• Protocol & missions list: the official directory of all foreign missions in Pakistan.
• Overseas Pakistanis: policy-level support; day-to-day help comes from the Pakistani mission in your country of residence.
• Appointments: call the switchboard or the relevant wing first — the Foreign Office is a restricted government building, not a walk-in public office.

Pakistan’s Missions Abroad

MOFA runs Pakistan’s embassies in world capitals and consulates in major cities — London, Washington, Riyadh, Beijing, Dubai, Jeddah, New York, Manchester and dozens more. A Pakistani in trouble abroad contacts the nearest Pakistani mission, not the Foreign Office in Islamabad. This is also what people usually mean by “Pak Embassy”.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Foreign Office) is at the Foreign Office Building, Constitution Avenue, G-5, Islamabad — near the Diplomatic Enclave and Parliament House. Its website is mofa.gov.pk.

What is the contact number of the Foreign Office Pakistan?

The main switchboard is 051-9211942. Extensions change periodically, so confirm the current number for the wing you need on mofa.gov.pk before calling.

Does MOFA attest documents?

Yes. MOFA’s consular section attests documents for use abroad, after they have been attested by the issuing authority (such as HEC for degrees). Check mofa.gov.pk for the current procedure and fee.