Islamabad: Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, Cabinet Minister and Chairman of the UK Conservative Party has this morning arrived in Pakistan. During her visit to Pakistan, Baroness Warsi will meet with senior ministers and other officials to take forward discussions held under the Enhanced Strategic Dialogue launched during the UK Prime Minister …
Read More »London 2012 Games spectators: visa applications open from 1 January 2012
Karachi: The Games will be the biggest event that the UK has hosted and many extra visitors will arrive during the busy summer period in 2012. From 1 January 2012 we will begin processing visitor visas for those coming from outside the UK to watch the Olympic and Paralympic Games. …
Read More »Applications for the British Chevening Scholarships 2012-13 programme Now Open
Karachi: The one year long postgraduate study programme will enable Pakistani students to become familiar with the UK; gain new skills. Applications for the 2012-13 ‘British Chevening Scholarship’ programme in Pakistan are now open. The Chevening scheme offers successful candidates one year fully funded post graduate scholarships for study in …
Read More »United Kingdom Pledge for Women and Girls in Pakistan
Islamabad: “UK to support Pakistan to empower and stop violence against women” UK aid’s Gender Expert Helen Appleton said at an event to mark 16 days of activism to end violence against women. The UK will do all it can to support Pakistan to empower and stop violence against women, …
Read More »Afghan forces to take on security lead for Nad-e-Ali
Islamabad: The improved security situation has enabled the Afghan Government to reach out to the local people of Nad-e Ali Afghanistan’s own forces will take lead responsibility for delivering security in a number of new areas across the country, it has been announced today – including the Nad-e Ali district …
Read More »Foreign Secretary expresses Condolences
Islamabad: William Hague expressed deep condolences following loss on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on 26th Nov A Foreign Office spokesperson said: “The Pakistan Foreign Minister, Hina Rabbani Khar, called the Foreign Secretary on Saturday 26 November. The Foreign Secretary expressed his deep condolences to the families, armed forces and people of …
Read More »British Home Secretary praises joint UK-Pakistan efforts in tackling drug trafficking
Islamabad: The UK Home Secretary Theresa May met Pakistan Secretary for Narcotics Control Sohail Ahmad, today Friday 25 November to discuss bilateral cooperation on counter-narcotics. The UK Home Secretary Theresa May met Pakistan Secretary for Narcotics Control Sohail Ahmad, today Friday 25 November to discuss bilateral cooperation on counter-narcotics. Theresa …
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