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Islamabad, November 24, 2012 (PPI-OT): Foreign Office Minister shocked and saddened by the multiple suicide attacks in Pakistan Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi said: “I am shocked and saddened by the multiple suicide attacks in Pakistan this week, during the Islamic holy month of Muhurram. These horrendous acts of sectarian …
Read More »British Government contributes GBP3.6 million to UNODC’s Border Management programme
Islamabad, November 15, 2012 (PPI-OT): The Additional Inspector General thanked UNODC and the UK Government for their continuing support to law enforcement capacity in Pakistan. The UK Government and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) signed an agreement today regarding the UK contribution of GBP 3.6 million, …
Read More »Baroness Warsi’s visit to Pakistan
Islamabad, November 09, 2012 (PPI-OT): Baroness Sayeeda Warsi has emphasised the importance of credible elections and protecting women’s rights in Pakistan. The Hon Baroness Sayeeda Warsi today ended her three-day visit to Pakistan. This was her first as UK Senior Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and her …
Read More »Baroness Warsi emphasises importance of credible elections and protecting women’s rights In Pakistan
Islamabad, November 07, 2012 (PPI-OT): The Rt Hon Baroness Sayeeda Warsi today ended her three-day visit to Pakistan. This was her first as UK Senior Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and her sixth visit as a British Minister. During her visit Baroness Warsi met with President Zardari, …
Read More »British High Commission announces launch of 2012/13 Chevening Scholarships
Islamabad, October 31, 2012 (PPI-OT): The 2012/13 UK Government Chevening Scholarships are now open for on-line applications until 20 December 2012. Candidates can now register their interest and find out details of the scholarship through the new website www.chevening.org. The website aims to make the Scholarships more accessible than ever …
Read More »William Hague reiterates his support for Malala
Islamabad, October 29, 2012 (PPI-OT): Foreign Secretary William Hague has reiterated his support for Malala and all those defending the rights of women in Pakistan and around the world. The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, Emirati Foreign Minister, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed and the Pakistani Interior Minister, Rehman Malik, …
Read More »British Prime Minister’s message to Pakistanis on occasion of Eid Ul Azha
Islamabad, October 26, 2012 (PPI-OT): On the occasion of Eid ul Adha, the British Prime Minister, David Cameron said: “Eid al-Adha is a time for families and friends. A time of joy and happiness. “This Eid celebration comes during a momentous period of change for both Muslims and non- Muslims …
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