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  • Leading the way: first female prosecutor in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa fights for women’s rights

    UK aid to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is helping the province be more ‘female-friendly’ and support women to come forward and fight for justice on crimes committed against them.

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  • British High Commission launches a Chevening Alumni Think Tank

    The British High Commission yesterday launches the Chevening Alumni Association of Pakistan. The event also welcomed home the Chevening scholars of the class of 2013/2014 who recently returned to Pakistan after completing th…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commission organises panel discussion on ‘Social Entrepreneurship’

    The British High Commission organised a panel discussion on ‘Social Entrepreneurship’ today at the National University for Science and Technology (NUST) Islamabad.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commission highlights women's role as 'Agents of Change'

    The British High Commission in Islamabad hosted a Chevening debate today to recognise the importance of Pakistani women as agents of change in accelerating social, economic and political progress.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID, Gates Foundation to set up digital financial services (DFS) unit

    Department for International Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Gates Foundation to setup Digital Financial Services Unit in Pakistan

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO hosts UK-Pakistan Energy and Investment event

    FCO Minister for Pakistan welcomed the Prime Minister of Pakistan to open the UK-Pakistan Energy and Investment event.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • World War 1 commemorative plaque unveiled in Islamabad

    The plaque presented from the people of the UK commemorates Pakistan's First World War Victoria cross recipients

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nick Clegg at Asian Business Association

    The Deputy Prime Minister gave the keynote speech at the annual dinner of the Asian Business Association. These are the extended extracts.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First World War commemorative plaque unveiled in Islamabad

    The plaque presented from the United Kingdom commemorates Pakistan's First World War Victoria Cross recipients

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID holds discussions on post-2015 development agenda at SZABIST University

    The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) in Pakistan held a discussion with students of SZABIST University on Tuesday on new goals to replace the current Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) after 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Honorary Awards: Her Majesty The Queen recognises Pakistani UK AID staff for outstanding service

    The MBE is a prestigious honour awarded to individuals for significant achievements or exceptional service, which stands out as an example to others.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commissioner wishes Pakistanis Eid Mubarak

    On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, Eid Mubarak to you, your friends and families.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commissioner wishes Pakistanis Eid Mubarak

    On the occasion of Eid al-Adha, Eid Mubarak to you, your friends and families.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UKTI joins hands with Paramount Books (Pvt) Ltd. in the celebration of reading

    Paramount Books have exclusive distribution rights of the Ladybird UK to promote reading amongst students in Pakistan through provision of high quality books.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commission hosts international rugby matches

    The British High Commission hosted friendly rugby matches between the Pakistan Rugby Union and an international team of British, Canadian, American and Australian players.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commission hosts international rugby matches

    The British High Commission hosted friendly rugby matches between the Pakistan Rugby Union and an international team of British, Canadian, American and Australian players.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HMRC to provide technical assistance to Pakistan tax authority

    The UK will provide technical assistance to the FBR to help improve tax collection to support economic integration, stability and growth.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commission launches 'Shape the Future' competition

    The British High Commission and the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) in Pakistan launched a painting and a writing competition titled ‘Shape the Future’ at the SoS school in Rawalpindi today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lahore student named Senior Winner of 2014 Commonwealth Essay Competition

    Fifteen year old Raniya Hosain has been named the Senior Winner in the Royal Commonwealth Society’s 2014 Commonwealth Essay Competition. Her winning entry was chosen by a panel of Commonwealth judges from more than 3,500 Sen…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Floods in Pakistan

    Message of condolence by British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Mr. Philip Barton CMG OBE

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government