Staff Writer Islamabad: The United Kingdom (UK) will provide an additional £10 million of life-saving humanitarian support for Pakistan’s flood relief efforts. The additional humanitarian aid was announced by Lord Tariq Ahmad of Wimbledon, UK Minister of State for South Asia (FCDO), during his visit to Pakistan. In addition to the UK’s £26.5 million donation […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Menzies-RAS Team gathered in their state-of-the-art cargo warehouse at Islamabad International Airport to celebrate the partnership between Menzies Aviation and Royal Airport Services – a collaboration which has laid the groundwork for monumental success and progress. As global experts in high value and time critical cargo handling, the ceremony allowed an exclusive […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner said this week that the UK stands with Pakistan in this difficult time, reiterating that both the British government and people will extend full support to the government of Pakistan for rehabilitation of the flood affected people. British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner expressed the views […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: British Deputy Opposition Leader of the Lower House and Deputy Leader of Labour Party Angela Rayner said this week that the United Kingdom firmly stood with the flood-hit Pakistan and supported its relief efforts for the affected people. “The world needs to find a sustainable way of ensuring that people are not […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: As part of the aid package announced by the United Kingdom, relief items worth two million pounds for the most vulnerable people affected by the devastating floods have arrived at Karachi Port from Dubai, the British High Commission announced this week. The relief items include emergency shelters for up to 194,300 people, […]
Read MoreLondon: Britain is not yet in recession, revised data showed this week in a boost for under-fire Prime Minister Liz Truss, but its economy may still face a downturn on soaring interest rates. Gross domestic product expanded 0.2 percent in the second quarter, said the Office for National Statistics in an upgrade from its previous […]
Read MoreLondon: King Charles III will give new titles to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s kids – Archie and Lilibet, only after he can ‘trust’ the couple. During her conversation with True Royalty TV’s The Royal Beat, Katie Nicholl said that His Majesty is “willing to give those titles, but it comes with a caveat, and […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The British High Commission in Islamabad has thanked Justice Alia Neelum of the Lahore High Court for swiftly deciding a matter regarding custody of a UK national Pakistani minor girl, who contracted a ‘love marriage’. Justice Neelum on September 20 handed over Iman Rafiq, 15, to her parents after she refused to […]
Read MoreNewswire London: When she was a child growing up in Nigeria, Timie Ogunmola’s father used to show her black-and-white pictures of his trip to London in 1953 to attend Queen Elizabeth’s coronation as an official in what was then his country’s colonial administration. Now a resident of Edinburgh in her 60s, Ogunmola was among thousands […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan’s trade balance is expected to improve in future with the introduction of the United Kingdom’s new trading scheme for products imported from developing countries. In the fiscal year 2022, Pakistan had a trade deficit of over $45 billion. However, it is hoped that the trade balance will improve with the introduction […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, the federal government announced that Pakistan’s flag will fly at half-mast and a day of official mourning will be observed across the country on September 12. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades had died aged […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week separately visited the British High Commission to offer condolences on the demise of Queen Elizabeth-II, who passed away on after 70 years reign. They also met with British High Commissioner Christian Turner and expressed grief over the Queen’s death on behalf […]
Read MoreNewswire Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. She died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at her Scottish estate, where she had spent much of the summer. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change. Her son King Charles III […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Nowshera: Days after the United Kingdom announced an additional £15 million to help affected communities, British High Commissioner Christian Turner visited flood-hit villages in Nowshera this week where a UK charity – Islamic Relief is providing lifesaving aid to those affected. This money will be spent for urgent lifesaving support and go towards […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Rawalpindi: British High Commissioner Christian Turner called on Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi this week. During the meeting, matters of mutual interest and regional security situation including bilateral cooperation in various fields were discussed. The visiting dignitary expressed his grief over the devastation caused by unprecedented floods in Pakistan and […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The UK has approved up to £1.5 million as urgent support for Pakistan after flooding in the country killed at least 900 people, the British High Commission in Islamabad said. At least 950 people have been killed in Pakistan while millions were rendered homeless as rains and flash floods continued to wreak […]
Read MoreNewswire London: Britain’s environment minister this week defended government plans to tackle sewage releases into rivers and sea, after opposition parties and environmentalists slammed the measures as insufficient and costly for consumers. Recent discharges of sewage into popular river and sea bathing areas have prompted widespread horror among the public, as well as alarm over […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: A two-member delegation from British High Commission Islamabad calls on the Sindh Minister for Education and Culture Syed Sardar Ali Shah at his office this week to discuss the possible areas of cooperation. They agreed in principle to work out the possibilities for further strengthening the different policy areas and policy procedures […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The International Rescue Committee , under the “Teach and Educate Adolescent Girls with Community Help” project funded with UK aid from the British people, this week organized an event “Educating Girls in Balochistan” at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts. Shabnam Baloch, Country Director, IRC while speaking at the event said […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: To commemorate 75 years of UK – Pakistan relations, British High Commission staff joined by Chevening alumni and personnel from the Islamabad Capital Development Authority, planted 75 trees native to Pakistan, in the Shakarparian National Park. This activity compliments a vast year-long tree planting programme carried out in the UK by the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP) online application window is now open to receive applications for the 2022/23 cohort, the British High Commission announced this week. The scheme is aimed at mid-career journalists from South Asian countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Maldives who are passionate […]
Read MoreNewswire London: Prince Charles showered praises over Jamaicans for their contribution to the United Kingdom on the occasion of the country’s Diamond Jubilee. The Prince of Wales expressed that the Jamaican diaspora “remains a vibrant, well-loved and respected part of our society.” Weighing on the British relationship with Jamaica, Charles said that it has been […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: British High Commission (BHC) Deputy Head of Communication Tom de Fonblanque was thrilled to see the long-awaited England tour to Pakistan, taking place in September-October, this year. “I’m absolutely thrilled, it’s been such a long time but we will win. Pakistan’s been waiting for 17 years, it’s time for some practice and play […]
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth might be a bustling lady, however she demonstrated that she generally possesses energy for sincere motions; the ruler purportedly sent a sweet card to comedian John Bishop’s folks to make their wedding commemoration. According to magazine, 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth went the unforeseen course and send an endearing card to the couple on their […]
Read MoreBritish High Commission launches CFA at Marriot Hotel Islamabad: The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) was launched in Pakistan this week at an event organised in the Marriot Hotel, Islamabad by the British High Commission. The Federal Minister for Climate Change, Sherry Rehman, attended the event as a chief guest. The technical assistance programme responds directly […]
Read MoreDr John C Hulsman Despite (or perhaps because of) the Conservative establishment having lined up squarely behind her opponent, former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is in pole position to emerge as the new Tory leader and next prime minister of Great Britain. The only poll since the run-off began […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Karachi: ENSOGOV & British Deputy High Commission Karachi this week arranged an exclusive gathering of corporate leaders to discuss the adoption of the ESG frameworks and sustainability practices in Pakistan. The event was held at Acton House British Deputy High Commission Karachi. Corporate leadership from the financial sector, banking, textile, FMCG, manufacturing, technology […]
Read MorePrince Harry has come under fire for his attempts to undermine the British monarchy as the mouthpiece for Meghan Markle. This warning has been issued by foreign policy analyst Nile Gardiner. He shared his personal thoughts on Twitter and it read, “Prince Harry is increasingly just a mouthpiece for Meghan Markle’s far-left political activism. “A […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: To commemorate the World Population Day, a collaborative event was conducted in Islamabad today. A joint effort of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Pakistan, British High Commission, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (NHSRC), and Population Programme Wing (PPW), the event revolved around the theme”A world of 8 billion: Towards […]
Read MoreNewswire London: Millions of people in Britain stayed home or sought shade Monday during the country’s first-ever extreme heat warning, as hot, dry weather that has scorched mainland Europe for the past week moved north, disrupting travel, health care and schools. The red heat alert covers a big chunk of England and is due to […]
Read MoreNewswire ISLAMABAD: Christian Turner, British High Commissioner to Pakistan said this week that anyone from Pakistan who wanted to travel to the UK this summer, should apply for a visa as early as possible. In his video message on Twitter, the high commissioner said the applicants should allow the high commission at least six weeks […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: UK is the third largest global trading partner of Pakistan and is keen to double its bilateral trade up to £7b with Pakistan in a few years to achieve mutual prosperity for both countries. This was stated by Mahesh Mishra, Counsellor and Group Head (Economic and Trade), British High Commission, while addressing the […]
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth’s grandson Prince Harry seemingly wants to make amends with his royal relatives as he has reportedly insisted to not be featured on the Netflix hit show, The Crown. The Duke of Sussex’s this move suggests that he’s not in mood to ruin his relationship with the royal family. Royal fans and commentators have […]
Read MoreUK taxpayers will pay an additional £27.3 million ($33 million) over the next two years to plug a funding gap at the royal family and cover a drop in profit at the Crown Estate, which helps pay their expenses. Demands for more government cash follow a 17% increase in spending by the royals last year […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The United Kingdom this week announced a bilateral programme worth up to 130 million pounds to support girls’ education in Pakistan that will impact nearly 17 million children. The programme, titled “Girls and Out of School: Action for Learning (GOAL)”, will support the governments of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to improve outcomes for […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The British Council organized a film screening event for “Pakistan Stories” here to support a new generation of female Pakistani documentary filmmakers to enable them to create engaging films that reflect on their society, and Pakistan’s 75 years of independence. The event was organized in collaboration with Patakha Pictures in Pakistan and the […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr. Christian Turner along with Antonia Murray Second Secretary Human Rights of British High Commission met with Federal Minister for Human Rights Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada, this week. Secretary Human Rights Afzal Latif and other senior officers of the ministry also participated in this meeting. Both sides […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Lahore: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Christian Turner called on Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman and discussed bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields, including education and trade, during a meeting at the Governor’s House here this week. Speaking on the occasion, the governor said the present government was taking concrete steps to […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Dr Christian Turner said this week that bilateral trade with Pakistan would be double by next year 2025 and in this regard a consensus between the two governments was in the making. The United Kingdom (UK) is Pakistan’s third largest global trade partner, with Pakistan’s exports reaching $2.1billion […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif this week expressed his government’s resolve to further strengthen Pakistan-UK bilateral relations in diverse fields especially in the areas of trade and investment. Speaking as chief guest at the 75th Coronation Ceremony of Queen Elizabeth here at British High Commission, he referred to his recent telephonic conversation with British […]
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