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Islamabad, July 04, 2012 (PPI-OT): Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the move underlines Pakistan’s commitment in helping to secure a stable and peaceful Afghanistan. Speaking today he said: “I welcome the reopening of the ground lines of communication (GLOC) into Afghanistan, which are important for Britain and NATO’s operations …
Read More »British government’s help for one million people to prepare for floods
Islamabad, July 03, 2012 (PPI-OT): The UK government today announced housing, seeds, and animal fodder to help up to one million people in Sindh, Pakistan, affected by last year’s devastating floods. Some 1.8 million people in Sindh are still living without adequate shelter, exposed to the elements and vulnerable to …
Read More »British Trade and Investment hosts launch of Ranger Rover ‘Evoque’
Islamabad, July 02, 2012 (PPI-OT): British High Commissioner Adam Thomson joined business leaders, diplomats and members of the media as the UK-manufactured car was unveiled in the Pakistani capital for the first time. UK Trade and Investment hosted the launch of the new Ranger Rover ‘Evoque’ at the British High …
Read More »British company join hands with Edulearn Air Services Academy to set up maintenance training facility in Pakistan
Islamabad, July 02, 2012 (PPI-OT): A UK registered company that are bringing Air Service Training (AST), Perth, Scotland UK qualifications to Pakistan UK Trade and Investment, Pakistan introduced Edulearn Air Services Academy – a UK registered company that are bringing Air Service Training (AST), Perth, Scotland UK qualifications to Pakistan …
Read More »Education vital for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s future
Islamabad, June 22, 2012 (PPI-OT): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces an education emergency. Three million children are not in school: two million of them girls. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces an education emergency. Three million children are not in school: two million of them girls. Only half of children go to primary school. Of …
Read More »Hague pays tribute to Pakistani women’s rights campaigners
Islamabad, June 13, 2012 (PPI-OT): The British Foreign Secretary has paid tribute to Pakistani women’s rights and human rights campaigners on the final day of his visit to Pakistan. Mr Hague hosted a dinner at the High Commission for prominent Pakistani women who have campaigned on women’s and human rights. …
Read More »British Foreign Secretary arrives
Islamabad, June 12, 2012 (PPI-OT): The UK Foreign Secretary, Mr William Hague arrived in Islamabad earlier today, Tuesday 12 June. The visit follows the visit made by Foreign Minister Khar to London in March and Prime Minister Gilani in May and underlines the UK’s commitment to a deep, long-term and …
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