Celina Ali Islamabad: Melinda Bohannon, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s (FCDO) Director General for Humanitarian and Development, concluded her first official visit to Pakistan this week, marking a decade of impactful UK-funded initiatives and reinforcing ties in critical sectors. During her three-day visit, Bohannon celebrated 10 years of the UK’s £155 million investment […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Ben Warrington this week officially assumed his new role as Head of the British High Commission’s Lahore office, bringing fresh energy and enthusiasm to the mission’s operations in Punjab. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Warrington expressed his excitement about joining the @UKinPakistan team and his deep admiration for Lahore’s […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: New funding announced this week will support first-of-its-kind investment facility to deliver climate technologies and private sector support in Pakistan. The announcement follows launch of FCDO report highlighting the estimated cost of inaction on climate change for Pakistan and delivers on UK climate change commitments. Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner in Pakistan Jane Mariott this week welcomed Matt Cannell as the new Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan, marking the beginning of an exciting chapter. With a distinguished career spanning diverse roles in diplomacy and development, Cannell brings a wealth of experience to this critical position. Prior to his appointment, […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott celebrated King Charles’ 76th birthday, emphasizing the strong bond between the UK and Pakistan where she admired Pakistan’s heritage and creative spirit shone through. Jane Marriott shared her excitement about King Charles’ birthday schedule in an exclusive interview with a private news channel. The British High Commissioner’s […]

Liaquat Ali Islamabad: Former President of the Oxford University Union and leader of the UK’s Labour Party Alex Just this week met Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Alex Just was accompanied by Nargis Khan, the Resident Program Director of the International Republican Institute. During the meeting, Bilawal, Alex Just, and Nargis Khan […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: The UK Government this week launched its expansion of its Aawaz II programme to Sindh, helping to empower and protect the most vulnerable Pakistanis. This expansion follows Aawaz II’s success in Punjab, Islamabad and KPK where it has been running since 2018. It has established over 1000 community led village forums. These […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), vignette stickers in passports or ‘wet ink stamps’ are among some of the physical documents that will no longer be needed. “If you are granted a visa to stay in the UK for longer than 6 months – for example to work or study – you will now […]

Newswire London: The United Kingdom has acknowledged unprecedented sacrifices of Pakistan rendered in war against terror. This was stated by British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Hamish Falconer during a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in London this week. Speaking on the occasion, Mohisn Naqvi said Pakistan is a victim of terrorism and its armed […]

Newswire London: Days after a British-Pakistani man saved the life of an 11-year-old girl, who was shockingly attacked in London’s busy Leicester Square area, the country’s high commissioner to the UK, Dr M. Faisal appreciated his efforts and said he represented Pakistan. The good Samaritan, who disarmed the attacker as he stabbed the young girl, […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: The British High Commission has been amongst the earliest organisations to provide relief interventions, following devastating floods in Chitral. Between 29 July and August 3, Chitral suffered severe damages from torrential rains, flash floods and glacial lake outburst floods. 14 drinking water supply schemes, 15 jeep-able bridges, 55 irrigation channels, 9 link […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott this week completed her first successful year in Pakistan. At this point, she saif Pakistan was facing a crucial year ahead, with significant economic reforms necessary to ensure long-term success. “This year is a critical year for making the economic reforms necessary to ensure Pakistan’s long-term success: […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired the first steering committee of the FCDO- funded Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade (REMIT) programme this week. British High Commissioner, Jane Marriot co-chaired the meeting. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Dr. Jehanzeb Khan and senior government […]

Celina Ali ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s top political leadership this week congratulated British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer for his historic victory in his country’s national elections, hoping the two countries would further strengthen their ties under his leadership. The Labour Party swept to power after more than a decade in opposition, as a jaded electorate handed […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and the United Kingdom this week expressed their commitment to further enhance coordination on multilateral fora on matters relating to arms control, disarmament & non-proliferation. The commitment was expressed during the 6th Round of Pakistan –UK Dialogue on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation held here. Additional Foreign Secretary (Arms Control & Disarmament), […]

Newswire Islamabad: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott met at the Zardari House, Islamabad this week. Chairman Bilawal and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott held talks on the promotion of bilateral and socioeconomic relations.

Newswire Lahore: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider this week said that Pakistan values its bilateral relations with the United Kingdom. He was taking to British High Commissioner Jane Marriott who called on him in Lahore. Sardar Saleem Haider expressed gratitude for the UK’s support to Pakistan during difficult times, such as floods and earthquakes. He […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Queen Mary University of London recently joined a UK higher education delegation on a 5-day visit to Pakistan this week. Led by the UK government’s International Education Champion, Sir Steve Smith, the delegation comprised senior representatives from the UK government, 15 leading UK higher education providers and key stakeholders from across the […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott this week said journalists worldwide were facing threats and challenges, stressing on the importance of free media in any society. She was speaking at the ‘Meet the Press’ programme at the National Press Club on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. Earlier, Ms Marriott was received […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: National University of Technology Islamabad (NUTECH) this week hosted a distinguished delegation from leading Universities in the United Kingdom. The delegation, led by esteemed academician Professor Sir Steve Smith, was warmly welcomed by the Rector NUTECH, Lieutenant General Moazzam Ejaz HI (M) Rtd . During their visit, the delegation engaged in fruitful […]

Celina Ali Islamabad: Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said this week that Pakistan attached great importance to its longstanding relations with the United Kingdom (UK) which were based on mutual respect and shared perceptions on broad range of regional and international issues. It is high time to further solidify this cordial bond through increased people-to-people interactions, […]