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Islamabad: The UK Foreign Secretary, Mr William Hague met with the families and victims of those killed and injured in terrorist attacks in Pakistan today Thursday 23 June. Mr Hague paid his respects to the fallen martyrs of the Pakistani police service by laying a wreath at the police monument recognising the sacrifices of those killed in the service of Pakistan and its citizens. He then met with the families and victims of ordinary Pakistani citizens who had been killed [...]
An unbreakable partnership: British Foreign Secretary
Islamabad: The UK Foreign Secretary, Mr William Hague arrived in Islamabad earlier today, Thursday 23 June, on his second trip to Pakistan since taking up his position last year. Mr Hague met with Acting Foreign Minister, Hina Rabbani Khar to continue discussions on the UK-Pakistan Enhanced Strategic Dialogue that was launched by the UK and Pakistani Prime Ministers in April. At a press conference held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr Hague said: “There is an unbreakable partnership between [...]
Foreign Secretary praises Pakistani journalist’s determination to ensure a vibrant and free press
Islamabad: In his meeting with Acting Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar today, Thursday 23 June, the UK Foreign Secretary, Mr William Hague discussed the concerning situation facing journalists in Pakistan following the recent abduction and killing of Syed Saleem Shezad and the assault on Waqar Kiani. Following the meeting the Foreign Secretary said: “All countries deserve a free and independent press. As I said at the time, I was shocked to hear of the abduction and killing of journalist Syed [...]
United Kingdom Minister meets with the Organisation of the Islamic Conference
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 [...]
UKaid to vaccinate millions of children in Pakistan
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 [...]
Launch of United Kingdom Trade and Investment’s LinkedIn Pakistan group
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 [...]
UKaid will help vaccinate a child in the developing world every two seconds for the next five years
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 [...]