Embassies

Islamabad: Cabinet Minister Baroness Warsi met today with the Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference Baroness Warsi, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference discuss building understanding and community relationships between Christians and Muslims. Baroness Warsi and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, met the Secretary General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, Professor Ekemeleddin Ihsanoglu, who was visiting London during last week at the invitation of [...]

Islamabad: Over 80 million under-fives living in some of the poorest countries in the world will be vaccinated against killer diseases like pneumonia and diarrhoea with the help of UKaid as part of a broader collective effort. Yesterday in London, a four-hour push to save lives hosted by UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Bill Gates (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), the UK Prime Minister called on other donors to dig deep in order to reach the target of vaccinating [...]

Islamabad: The group will provide a platform for the business community interested in trade and investment between Pakistan and the UK UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) Pakistan has launched the UKTI LinkedIn Pakistan Group. The group will provide a platform for the business community interested in trade and investment between Pakistan and the UK. It will offer knowledge, insight and support – facilitating connections for businesses. It will also be used as a portal to inform the business communities about [...]

Islamabad: Over 80 million under-fives living in some of the poorest countries in the world will be vaccinated against killer diseases like pneumonia and diarrhoea with the help of UKaid as part of a broader collective effort. Yesterday in London, a four-hour push to save lives hosted by UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Bill Gates (Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), the UK Prime Minister called on other donors to dig deep in order to reach the target of vaccinating [...]

Islamabad: Some media outlets have reported allegations that U.S. and NATO forces aided the insurgent attack in the Shaltalo area of Upper Dir on June 1. These allegations are false. U.S., NATO and Afghan forces have been conducting an aggressive counter-insurgency campaign in the border region of Afghanistan for almost 10 years. The United States and Pakistan have actively cooperated against the violent extremists that threaten us both. Reporting baseless allegations is irresponsible and demeans the sacrifices of the civilians [...]

Islamabad: Migrants going to the UK to work on temporary visas will no longer be able to apply for settlement, under proposals announced by the UK government on 9 June. The UK government is implementing reforms to their immigration system which will reduce the level of immigration to sustainable levels. The announcement is the next step in this process. Launching a public consultation on reforms to the work routes leading to settlement, UK Immigration Minister Damian Green set out plans [...]

Islamabad: The United States Embassy in Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist bombings in Peshawar and Nowshera on Sunday. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. There can be no justification for the deliberate targeting of innocent children, women, and men. The United States supports the people of Pakistan in their struggle for a nation free of the threat of extremist violence. For more information, contact: Alberto Rodriguez Spokesman Information Office Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy, Islamabad- [...]