Celina Ali Islamabad: The British Council in Pakistan in partnership with the UK Government Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) this week launched its pilot funding round for the Cultural Protection Fund (CPF). The pilot funding round has opened with a call for expressions of interest from organizations based in Pakistan that are working […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The British Deputy High Commission (BDHC) and Chevening Alumni Association took the field this week to mark the 40th anniversary of the Chevening Scholarship Programme. Celebrating the rich and expanding football culture of Karachi and strong sports ties between UK and Pakistan, the two teams competed in a mixed-gender football match at […]
Read MoreLondon: King Charles III stunned royal fans with his latest move in Scotland as he wore a hard hat during his visit to a family-run sawmill in Scotland, looking incredibly fit amid speculations about his health and reshaping the monarchy. The royal family’s official social media accounts shared the 74-year-old monarch’s mesmerising pictures on Tuesday, […]
Read MoreLondon: Hello, royal watchers. This is your regular dose of royal news and analysis. Reading this online? Sign up here to get this delivered to your inbox. It was a curiosity that long surrounded Queen Elizabeth: just what did the enigmatic and notably discreet monarch really think about anything? Knowing that she kept a diary, […]
Read MoreNewswire London: Royal family has revealed an interesting fact about King Charles III after the monarch’s visit to an education centre in Scotland, where he learnt about the programmes of the trade and industry development body for the UK’s underwater sectors. Turning to their official social media accounts on Friday, royal family revealed a major […]
Read MoreCovert Report London: The UK’s economy has grown faster since the start of the Covid pandemic than initially thought, new figures show. Revised data indicates that the UK has seen faster growth than France or Germany since the end of 2019. The growth figures had been expected to be upgraded, after the Office for National […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott this week called on Federal Health Minister Dr Nadeem Jan here. Both sides discussed in detail matters of mutual interest sector. It was agreed to enhance collaboration in the health sector and forge closer ties in addressing in myriad challenges in the area. Welcoming the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Stefan Dercon, Professor of Economic Policy at Economics Department of Oxford University and former Chief Economist DFID along with the British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott called on Minister for Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Dr Shamshad Akhtar this week. During the meeting, the Finance Minister shared policy actions to enhance […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriot this week held an ‘introductory’ meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja and called for free and transparent elections in Pakistan. The British diplomat took to X — formerly known as Twitter — to apprise of the “important” huddle held with the head […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott this week stressed the need for empowering the youth to tackle challenges, including climate change, being faced by Pakistan. The UK high commissioner was speaking at an event organised by the Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) to celebrate the International Youth Day. The event marked the […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Karachi: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott this week said that Pakistan had a lot of potential. During an interview, she spoke about bilateral ties between the UK and Pakistan, making information accessible to potential Pakistani students, and her thoughts on the Pakistani mangoes. “We (the UK) continue to work more broadly […]
Read MoreJane Marriott joined the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in 2001. She was previously posted as British High Commissioner to Kenya from September 2019 to June 2023, and has served as British Ambassador to Yemen. She has also been posted to the USA, Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan as well as heading the UK’s […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen London: August 31st, signifies the 26th commemoration of the tragic passing of Princess Diana, a day that continues to evoke a profound sense of sorrow and memory worldwide. Princess Diana, renowned as the “People’s Princess,” endeared herself to millions through her elegance, empathy, and unwavering commitment to charitable endeavors. Her untimely demise in […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott Thursday handover two airport security scanners to Pakistanduring a ceremony held at Karachi Airport. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott CMG-OBE addressing the ceremony said “I’m delighted to handover these state-of-the-art airport security scanners here in Karachi, a demonstration of UK support for security at Pakistan’s airports.” “We […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Karachi: The UK Royal Navy Ship HMS LANCASTER with embarked helicopter, visited Karachi and conducted bilateral exercise WHITE STAR IV with Pakistan Navy on Thursday. Upon arrival at Karachi Port, Royal Navy Ship was warmly received by senior officials of Pakistan Navy and British High Commission, a Pakistan Navy newsrelease said. On completion […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: On Sunday, newly appointed British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott, will visit Karachi ahead of the expected arrival of the Royal Navy’s HMS Lancaster. During her visit, she will be meeting with business, political and community leaders, with a focus on boosting UK-Pakistan trade links. Bilateral trade is currently worth over £4 billion, […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Lahore: British High Commissioner Jane Marriott visited Gaddafi Stadium and met with officials and players of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during a visit to Lahore. As part of her visit, the British High Commissioner held a meeting with Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the PCB Management Committee. The meeting involved discussions on cricket […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Parts of the UK and Ireland are being lashed by Storm Betty, which has brought heavy rain, storms and winds.Train services in Cornwall have been disrupted and flooding has hit roads in County Cork.The storm, named by the Irish meteorological service, is set to bring more severe weather as it moves in from […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali The Duke of Sussex attended King Charles’s Coronation on his own in May. Prince Harry could attend a major Royal Family event with his son Prince Archie, according to a royal commentator.However, Meghan Markle and Princess Lilibet may choose to stay in the US. Earlier this year, the Duchess of Sussex remained in […]
Read MoreH.E. Jane Marriott British High Commissioner to Pakistan “I am delighted to be here in Pakistan, a country that deeply matters to, and has a long-standing relationship with, the UK,” Jane said after she landed in Islamabad. Pakistan is a country that has long fascinated me. I have always wanted to be posted here as […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Dr. Mohammad Faisal has assumed the office of the High Commissioner of Pakistan to the United Kingdom. On his arrival at the airport, he was received by Kathryn Colvin CVO FCIL, Special Representative of the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. “With rich experience of three decades in the foreign […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, has arrived in Islamabad to take up her new posting at British High Commission Islamabad. Jane arrives at an important time for UK-Pakistan relations, with a significant uplift in UK aid spend in Pakistan focussed on strengthening climate resilience and reducing humanitarian risks. Last month the […]
Read MoreArslan Ali Arsal Islamabad: In a significant development for Pakistan-UK diplomatic relations, Asad Majeed Khan, the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, extended a warm welcome to Jane Marriott OBE, the newly appointed British High Commissioner to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Jane Marriott is set to succeed Christian Turner CMG in the prestigious role of British […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly provided some welcomed relief for King Charles and Queen Camilla as the couple have chosen a different tactic for their public image in recent months. Prince Harry and Meghan appear to be focusing their attention on their future rather than speaking out about the Royal […]
Read MoreCelina Ali London: The UK government, through its export credit agency UK Export Finance, has underwritten a loan worth €781m ($867m) to a multi-national construction company to finish a high-speed railway in southern Turkiye. The electrified rail line will connect Mersin with Gaziantep, via Adana and Osmaniye. It is a Turkish government project, tendered to […]
Read MoreCelina Ali London: The amount of money given to the British royal family by the U.K. government is projected to “increase significantly” in the coming years, according to the latest review of the annual Sovereign Grant. Treasury officials said Thursday that the proportion of the Crown Estate’s profits paid to the royals will be reduced […]
Read MoreBritain’s Prince William and his wife Kate have published a new photograph of their eldest son George to mark his 10th birthday on Saturday. The photograph, taken in Windsor earlier this month by Millie Pilkington, shows George smiling at the camera as he sits on some stone steps, wearing a checked shirt with his sleeves […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Many thought last autumn that the pound would keep falling to dollar parity and below.The Bank of England’s interest rate tightening is probably the key factor. Though also the government’s fiscal policy has been more restrained. If you compare them to the US, for example, the federal funding rate has risen from basically […]
Read MoreA source has claimed the Prince and Meghan Markle ‘would be open to going back to London’ Prince Harry has reportedly ‘called Prince William’ to ‘call a truce’ and begin planning his return to the UK as concerns over money and his and Meghan Markle’s future in America grow. A source has claimed that Prince […]
Read MoreNewswire London: Britain’s Prince William this week launched a new UK-wide initiative aiming to show that it is possible to end homelessness and make it “rare, brief, and unrepeated”. William, 41, the heir to the throne, and his charitable Royal Foundation will help give six flagship locations across Britain “space, tools, and relationships” to work […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: The annual competition supports IELTS test-takers with up to £5,000 towards university tuition fees in English-speaking universities. This year, the IELTS Prize is open to test takers living in Pakistan, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. It will be open to […]
Read MoreLondon: Known for having enriched spices, aromas, and a plethora of colors in its food, Pakistani cuisine hold a significant position in Britain’s food scene, thanks to the sizable Pakistani diaspora living in the region contributing much to the culture. With galore go-to places already offering a pure taste of Pakistani flavours, another U.K. based […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: A smiling and welcoming young diplomat Pawan Dhande this week started his new role as the Director of Communication and Public Diplomacy at the British High Commission. To celebrate his joining, Pawan Dhande hosted a reception for the Pakistani journalists and his colleagues at his residence. He replaced Fouzia Younis who has […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Incoming British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott was this week recognised in the first King’s Birthday Honours List 2023 for her services to the UK’s foreign policy in Kenya. “We’re celebrating double success in The King’s Birthday Honours! Well done to our new High Commissioner @JaneMarriottUK, awarded Companion of the Order […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Fouzia Younis, a British-Pakistani diplomat was this week recognised in the first King’s Birthday Honours List 2023 for her services to the UK’s foreign policy in Pakistan. Younis, who is currently serving as the first-ever British-Muslim Consul General in Toronto, has earlier worked at the British High Commission in Islamabad as the […]
Read MoreNewswire London: The Princess of Wales, 41, ditches her glitz and glam in favour of a more casual and relaxed appearance to blend in with the crowd and not attract unnecessary public attention. A friend told Daily Record that there are “no blow-dries” as it’s “always hair up in a ponytail.” “She’s either in her […]
Read MoreIt’s not often that you’ll see Kate Middleton without her hair down in an amazing blowout or styled in curls that scream perfection. But on June 7, the Princess of Wales switched it up with a sporty ponytail for a game of rugby. Middleton visited Maidenhead Rugby Club to talk about the Shaping Us campaign […]
Read MoreNewswire London: Prince William and Kate Middleton are seemingly the only working members of the royal family who are not in their old age, hence giving them a big responsibility to connect to younger people. PR and reputation management expert Eric Schiffer highlighted the Prince and Princess of Wales are young enough to be relatable […]
Read MoreNewswire Kate Middleton has shared very interesting things about herself, saying she never thought to live as royal but life had other plans in store for her. The Princess of WaIes tried to reveal she believes in destiny, suggesting that everything is a planned event and the situation and one’s response to them is already […]
Read MoreLondon: Britain’s Rishi Sunak signed a new deal on defense cooperation with Japan as he met the country’s PM Fumio Kishida ahead of the G7 summit this week. Dubbed the “Hiroshima Accord” by No. 10 Downing Street, the deal is aimed at boosting cooperation between the nation’s armed forces and launching a new “semiconductors partnership” […]
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