Pakistan and the United Kingdom have formalised a wide-ranging climate partnership with the launch of the UK-Pakistan Green Compact, a framework aimed at strengthening climate resilience, accelerating the clean energy transition and scaling up nature-based solutions, particularly mangrove conservation. The agreement, signed in Islamabad by Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik […]
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Marriyum, British diplomat discuss climate challenge
Senior Provincial Minister of Punjab Maryam Aurangzeb held an important meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for International Development, Baroness Jennifer Chapman, and the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott. The meeting included detailed discussions on bilateral trade, investment, development cooperation, and joint environmental goals under the UK-Pakistan Green Compact. Both sides […]
UK universities restrict recruitment of Pakistani, Bangladeshi students
Several universities in the United Kingdom have suspended or restricted admissions for students from Pakistan and Bangladesh following tougher immigration rules introduced by the Home Office and rising concerns over alleged visa abuse, the Financial Times has reported. At least nine higher education institutions have placed the two countries in a “high-risk” category for student […]
Naqvi hands UK extradition papers for Shahzad Akbar, Adil Raja
The federal government has initiated the extradition process for former special assistant to the prime minister Mirza Shahzad Akbar and Major (retd) Adil Raja from the United Kingdom, both of whom are wanted in different cases. The development came during Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s meeting with UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott where the former took […]
Maritime minister in UK for IMO Assembly, council elections
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has arrived in the United Kingdom to participate in the 34th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly and the upcoming IMO Council elections. In a statement on Sunday, the minister’s participation in the IMO underscores Pakistan’s expanding maritime ambitions, focusing on establishing itself as […]
Pak, UK to boost cooperation on online harassment, human trafficking
Pakistan and the United Kingdom agreed to enhance coordination in tackling online harassment of children and curbing human trafficking. According to details surfaced on Thursday, the understanding was reached during a meeting between Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Director General of the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) Graeme Biggar. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, […]
Starmer insists Labour remains ‘united’
LONDON: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday dismissed reports of an internal plot to oust him, insisting he leads a “united team” despite growing speculation of divisions within his government ahead of a crucial budget announcement later this month. Speaking in parliament, Starmer said his cabinet was focused on “rebuilding the country,” brushing aside […]
NAB, UK’s NCA to sign MoU to strengthen anti-corruption partnership
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to strengthen anti-corruption partnership. This development followed an important meeting at NAB Headquarters on Tuesday, where Acting Chairman Sohail Nasser met with UK delegation led by Graeme Biggar CBE, Director-General of the NCA. Both discussed […]
PIA returns to UK skies with direct Manchester flights
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will restart its United Kingdom flights on October 25 after a five-year suspension. The airline will begin with two weekly flights between Islamabad and Manchester. Flights will run on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Each flight from Islamabad will leave at 12 noon and reach Manchester by 5 pm. The return flight from […]
UK grants embassy status to Palestinian mission after official recognition
The United Kingdom has officially upgraded the Palestinian mission in London to the status of an embassy. This move follows Britain’s decision to recognise Palestine as a sovereign state. A formal ceremony was conducted outside the embassy building on Monday. The Palestinian flag was raised during the event, marking a powerful symbol of international support. […]