Embassies

Islamabad: The UK International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell is in Pakistan this week to see innovative new approaches to get more children in to school, help more poor people to access financial services, and improve the health and avert deaths of women and children. Visiting a school for poor students in Karachi today, he said: “Pakistan faces an education emergency. Half the country’s adults can’t read or write; more than a third of primary school aged children are not in [...]

Islamabad: The Australian Government condemns the brutal murder of Syed Saleem Shahzad, a journalist and Pakistan Bureau Chief of the Asia Times Online, whose body was found near Islamabad on 31 May. Shahzad was a distinguished and courageous journalist whose work covered many of the serious challenges facing Pakistani society, including terrorism. He was the author of “Inside al-Qaeda and the Taliban: Beyond bin Laden and 9/11.” His body was found at Mandi Bahauddin after he left his house in [...]

London: Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the announcement of an investigation into the killing of Pakistani journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad. “I was shocked to hear of the abduction and killing of Pakistani journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad. He courageously reported on the terrorism and extremism which has caused so much suffering to the people of Pakistan. His death highlights the dangers faced by those working for a stable Pakistan and our thoughts are with his family at this time of [...]

Islamabad: The United States Embassy in Pakistan strongly condemns the abduction and murder of reporter Syed Saleem Shahzad. We extend our condolences to his family and friends. This atrocity is an affront against Pakistan’s free press and democratic institutions. Mr. Shehzad’s reporting on terrorism and intelligence issues brought to light the threat extremism poses to Pakistan’s peace and stability. We deeply admire his commitment to following the truth wherever it led him, in accordance with the highest principles of his [...]

Islamabad: The UK International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell is in Pakistan this week to see innovative new approaches to help get more poor children in to school, widen access to banking services, and improve the health and avert deaths of women and children. The Secretary of State today met with the Pakistan Prime Minister Gilani, President Zardari, Chief Ministers, plus a range of senior government officials, politicians, and business people. This morning he visited Bhara Kahu Rural Health Centre near [...]

Islamabad: The United States Embassy in Pakistan strongly deplores today’s terrorist attack at the Peshat Bazaar in Bajaur. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. As Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in Islamabad yesterday, “extremists have killed women and children, blown up mosques and markets, and shown no regard for human life or dignity. . . . Joint action against al-Qaida and its affiliates will make Pakistan, America and the world safer and more secure.” [...]

Islamabad: Australia’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, His Excellency Tim George and Australia’s Senior Trade Commissioner to South Asia, Mr Peter Linford hosted a reception for alumni of Australian educational institutions at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad on 27 May. The High Commissioner said that he was pleased that more than 5000 Pakistani students had chosen Australia for their studies. He said he hoped that this number would continue to grow, as more Pakistani students become aware of the high-quality educational [...]