Newswire London: Eligible foreign nationals dealing with the death of a partner and facing financial hardship will soon be able to apply to have the application fee for settlement in the UK waived, under new rules laid out in Parliament this week. Currently, people who wish to apply for settlement in the UK following the […]
Read MoreIshaq Dar meets the Deputy Prime Minister of UK Celina Ali Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar this week met the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government of the United Kingdom Ms. Angela Rayner. Deputy Prime Minister Dar congratulated Ms. Rayner on her […]
Read MoreBritish High Commissioner Jane Marriott gives tips for living in the UK Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistani students from every corner of the country have been given British High Commissioner Jane Marriott’s top tips for living in the UK, ahead of a year studying at British universities. This year marks the 65th anniversary of the Commonwealth […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreNewswire 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 […]
Read MoreNewswire 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, […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott this week called on Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan at the Governor’s House in Lahore. In the meeting, strengthening of bilateral relations and tackling the challenges of climate change were discussed. Governor informed the British High Commissioner about the efforts to solarise Governor’s […]
Read MoreCelina 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: […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreLondon: The children of Britain’s former finance minister, Jeremy Hunt, left welcome notes for Keir Starmer’s children at his Downing Street residence, a gesture that the country’s new prime minister said was “really sweet and thoughtful”. Starmer, who won a landslide election victory last week, has yet to move into his new home because he […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: A team of researchers from the University of Karachi (UoK) has been honoured with the prestigious “Outstanding Team Impact Prize” by the UK’s Medical Research Council (MRC). The award recognized the team’s collaborative approach to medical research, which has made a significant impact in the field. Led by Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal […]
Read MoreLondon: To celebrate Prince William’s 42nd birthday, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, this week turned to the whimsical, posting a fun photo she took of her husband and their three children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6. In the photo, the four are holding hands, leaping over a sand dune at […]
Read MoreCelina Ali British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott this week met with a delegation from the Pakistan Football League (PFL) to discuss the league’s vibrant launch in Lahore and the prospects for significant investments in Pakistan. During the meeting, High Commissioner Marriott praised the PFL organisers and promoters, emphasizing that UK investments in the league represent […]
Read MoreLondon: The plan laid out by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is predicted to lose to Labour’s Keir Starmer in the July election, would involve a new cap on the number of visas that would be set by parliament each year. Immigration is a highly contentious topic this election with net migration levels soaring to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Minister for Interior, Mohsin Naqvi and British Home Secretary of UK, James Cleverly this week witnessed signing of Letter of Intent (LOI) between the Governments of United Kingdom and Pakistan at Home Office, London. High Commissioner, Dr. Mohammad Faisal signed the LOI on behalf of Government of Pakistan. According to the Press […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: A British-Pakistani Sufi Opera singer, Saira Peter, announced in a video message circulated this week she received a letter of appreciation from Buckingham Palace for recording the British national anthem, “God Save the King,” following the coronation of King Charles III. The British king’s coronation took place last May at Westminster Abbey […]
Read MoreCelina 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), […]
Read MoreNewswire 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.
Read MoreNewswire 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 […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreCelina 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 […]
Read MoreCelina 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, […]
Read MoreJames Rodger London: Kate Middleton will rarely step out in three colours, according to experts. Kate, who is now the Princess of Wales and used to have the title of the Duchess of Cambridge, always picks hues which suit and compliment her, according to Royal Family insiders. Francesca Cairns told Express.co.uk about Kate’s colour choices: […]
Read MoreKhoo Bee Khim By now, you might have heard about the health condition of the UK’s Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton. In a video statement released on March 23, the Duchess of Cambridge announced that she has cancer and is in the early stages of chemotherapy. “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London […]
Read MoreBritish High Commissioner Jane Marriott meets Zardari Celina Ali Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari said this week that Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK) enjoy cordial relations, rooted in history and shared legacy, which have been reinforced by high-level interactions and people-to-people contacts over the years. He stressed the need to further strengthen trade and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott this week hosted an Iftar dinner at the British High Commission, for leading members of different religious communities across Pakistan to celebrate the country’s rich cultural diversity. Over 80 people from 12 faiths, including heritage experts working to promote cultural and religious diversity in Pakistan, attended the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ms. Jane Marriott, this week outlined key strategies to bolster the already robust trade relations between Pakistan and the UK. In a meeting here, Minister Jam Kamal Khan emphasized the deep-rooted political and historical ties between the two nations, […]
Read MoreWilliam Keegan Brussels: It was Dr Johnson, not Boris Johnson, who declared “patriotism is a last refuge of the scoundrel”. Some years have passed since Johnson, Shirley Williams and I were guests of an institute outside Moscow. We were there to explain what we hoped were the wonders of western democracy – the freedom, the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Jane Marriott, the British High Commissioner in Pakistan, this week warmly welcomed Umama, the winner of their exclusive “High Commissioner for a Day” contest. The day was an extraordinary experience, filled with insights into diplomacy, empowerment, and inspiration. Umama, a bright and ambitious young woman, arrived at the High Commission with an […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The UK this week convened women in tech, business and trade to highlight their achievements and discuss shared challenges. The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is: Invest in women; accelerate progress. At a trade fair in Islamabad, female entrepreneurs demonstrated the work they are doing on artificial intelligence, medical technology […]
Read MoreCelina Ali British High Commissioner Jane Marriott met with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, along with Clara Strandhoj, Head of the British High Commission Lahore Office this week. During the meeting, Jane Marriott congratulated Maryam Nawaz Sharif on her historic appointment as the first woman Chief Minister and expressed good wishes for her tenure. […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The team from Abbottabad this week won the National Final Award for Young Entrepreneurs (NFTE) with their business idea of making printed materials accessible to the visually impaired. Prince’s Trust International’s global research into the future of work showed that a quarter of young people in Pakistan are interested in entrepreneurship for […]
Read MoreEve Batey London: Is Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s widely-publicized departure from royal life over? Recent headlines suggest it soon might be, with unnamed sources telling one UK publication that Markle is attempting to mend fences with her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton. Another publication, this one based in the US, claims that Harry is willing to […]
Read MoreHolly Evans With the news of his father’s cancer diagnosis and his wife’s abdominal surgery, all eyes have now turned to the Prince of Wales as the royal family continue to suffer from a series of health setbacks. In January, Prince William cleared his diary after his wife of 13 years, Kate Middleton, underwent a […]
Read MoreLondon: In a time when the British monarchy finds itself short-staffed and facing an unusual absence of key figures due to hospital procedures and familial responsibilities, Queen Camilla emerges as the unyielding support for King Charles. The recent convalescence of the King and Princess of Wales, along with Prince Charles taking time off, has put […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, said this week that inclusive, quality education is crucial for peace, development, and breaking the cycle of poverty. In a video message on the occasion of the International Day of Education, she said that both girls and boys have an equal right to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Jane Marriot, UK’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, said this week that the “Anti-rape crisis cell in Institute of medical Sciences (PIMS) Islamabad was a significant milestone in addressing gender-based violence in Pakistan Survivors of sexual violence including rape suffer tremendously from physical impacts, emotional trauma and social stigmatization. Therefore, confidential, comprehensive and […]
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