Efforts to unseat British Prime Minister Keir Starmer broke out into open rebellion Thursday, with one potential rival resigning from the Cabinet and another clearing the way for her to enter any future leadership contest. Health Secretary Wes Streeting became the first senior minister to quit Starmer ´s Cabinet on Thursday in what is expected […]
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UK PM says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government could ban pro-Palestinian marches in some circumstances because of the “cumulative effect” the demonstrations had on the Jewish community after two Jewish men were stabbed in London on Wednesday. Starmer told the BBC that he would always defend freedom of expression and peaceful protest, but chants such […]
FIA, UK Home Office agree to deepen joint fight against organised crime
Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) held a high-level meeting with a delegation from the UK Home Office at FIA Headquarters to enhance cooperation against transnational organized crime. An official told APP on Saturday that the delegation included Ms. Gemma Wilson (First Secretary – Justice and Home Affairs), Ms. Shannon Duckworth (International Operations Liaison), and […]
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Iran conflict was not Britain’s war
RIYADH: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that the recent conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel was not Britain’s war, while emphasizing the need to secure a lasting peace following the ceasefire. Read More: UK’s Starmer avoids wider Iran war, backs Hormuz plan Speaking during a visit to Saudi Arabia, Starmer said that although a […]
King Charles to pay state visit to US as UK seeks to mollify Trump
King Charles will make a state visit to the United States in late April, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, a high-profile trip that the British government hopes will help to repair relations with President Donald Trump, damaged by the war on Iran. Charles and his wife Queen Camilla will visit the US in a long-planned […]
Dar speaks with UK, China and UAE diplomats as US-Iran diplomacy ramps up
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held separate discussions with senior officials from the UK, China and the UAE on the evolving regional situation, as diplomatic efforts intensified to resolve the conflict between Iran and the United States. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), British […]
Top UK diplomat and Khawaja Asif discuss regional security situation
British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott, called on Minister for Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Wednesday. Both sides expressed desire to further deepen bilateral relations between the two countries. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on matters of mutual interest including regional security situation and collaboration in the fields of defence and […]
UK and France Join War Against Iran
When the first strikes were launched against Iran, the British government attempted to create distance from the unfolding conflict. Prime Minister Keir Starmer initially told the public that the United Kingdom was not involved in the attacks and would not participate in offensive military operations against Iran. The message was clear: Britain would support stability, […]
Pakistan takes steps to shield economy from regional tensions, finmin tells UK
Highlighting the government’s proactive measures to manage potential economic impacts amid evolving regional developments, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday Pakistan has adequate reserves and supply arrangements. The minister was talking to British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ms. Jane Marriott CMG OBE who called on him here, said a […]
British Council honours alumni at Study UK Alumni Awards in Pakistan
British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, recently hosted the prestigious Study UK Alumni Awards 2026 in Lahore, held at the Avari Hotel. The awards recognised the remarkable work and achievements of alumni of UK higher education institutions across various sectors. Pakistan is among the select countries hosting a national-level […]