tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications in Pakistan 2025-07-18T13:20:18+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/7th-round-of-pakistan-uk-dialogue-on-arms-control-non-proliferation-joint-statement 2025-07-18T13:20:18+01:00 7th Round of Pakistan-UK Dialogue on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation: Joint statement The 7th Round of the United Kingdom-Pakistan Dialogue on Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, and Disarmament was held in London on 16 July 2025 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-evisas-for-pakistani-students-and-workers 2025-07-15T07:01:21+01:00 New UK eVisas for Pakistani students and workers Most main applicants travelling to the UK on study or work-related visas will no longer need a physical sticker visa in passports from today (15 July). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-pakistan-agree-new-business-advisory-council-at-inaugural-trade-dialogue 2025-07-14T15:15:18+01:00 UK and Pakistan agree new Business Advisory Council at inaugural Trade Dialogue Ministers from the UK and Pakistan have announced new measures to boost trade between the two countries, following the launch of the UK-Pakistan Trade Dialogue. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-approach-to-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-uk-special-envoy-on-freedom-of-religion-or-belief-speech-july-2025 2025-07-08T16:48:52+01:00 UK approach to freedom of religion or belief: UK Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief speech, July 2025 The UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, David Smith MP, gave a speech outlining the UK’s approach to freedom of religion or belief at a recent event held at the FCDO tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-high-commission-empowers-pakistani-media-amid-monsoon-devastation 2025-07-08T10:00:12+01:00 British High Commission Empowers Pakistani Media Amid Monsoon Devastation As Pakistan grapples with deadly monsoon floods and a projected $1.2 trillion cost of climate inaction, the British High Commission has launched a nationwide climate journalism training initiative to empower media profession… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-partnership-brings-new-250-bed-islamabad-hospital-closer-to-opening 2025-06-24T00:00:00+01:00 UK partnership brings new 250-bed Islamabad hospital closer to opening The first NHS Trust partnership with a Pakistani hospital will focus on sharing clinical best practices and staff development. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-trade-envoy-visits-pakistan-to-boost-trade 2025-06-23T00:00:00+01:00 UK Trade Envoy visits Pakistan to boost trade The UK Trade Envoy to Pakistan, Mohammad Yasin MP, has begun a 3-day visit to Karachi and Islamabad to encourage investment and long-term economic co-operation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-foreign-secretary-visit-to-pakistan-since-2021-as-uk-pushes-for-fragile-ceasefire-to-become-durable-peace--2 2025-06-18T11:53:38+01:00 First Foreign Secretary visit to Pakistan since 2021 as UK pushes for fragile ceasefire to become durable peace  The UK Government welcomed the sustained ceasefire between Pakistan and India, both important partners to the UK, with the Foreign Secretary asserting the importance of continued stability for the region during a visit to P… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-foreign-secretary-visit-to-pakistan-since-2021-as-uk-pushes-for-fragile-ceasefire-to-become-durable-peace 2025-05-16T15:45:46+01:00 First Foreign Secretary visit to Pakistan since 2021 as UK pushes for fragile ceasefire to become durable peace Visit underscores need to maintain peace and regional security tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/g7-foreign-ministers-statement-on-india-and-pakistan 2025-05-10T00:00:00+01:00 India and Pakistan: G7 foreign ministers’ statement, 10 May 2025 G7 foreign ministers gave a statement on India and Pakistan. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/foreign-secretary-statement-on-india-and-pakistan 2025-05-07T11:51:30+01:00 Foreign Secretary statement on India and Pakistan Foreign Secretary statement 7th May 2025 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-minister-for-faith-underlines-importance-of-religious-harmony 2025-04-17T05:51:00+01:00 UK Minister for Faith underlines importance of religious harmony Lord Khan underscored the UK’s commitment to minority groups on a 3-day visit to Islamabad, including on visits to Faisal Mosque and St Joseph’s Cathedral. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/8-promising-pakistani-journalists-set-to-hone-their-skills-in-uk 2025-03-09T11:46:54+00:00 8 promising Pakistani journalists set to hone their skills in UK Leading journalists from Pakistan’s top media outlets are to attend the University of Westminster for an intensive two-month course on holding democratic processes to account. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-high-commission-celebrates-young-climate-storytellers-on-commonwealth-day 2025-03-09T11:38:58+00:00 British High Commission celebrates young climate storytellers on Commonwealth Day Winners of the UK’s ‘Climate in My Community’ competition showcased their creative talents through art, film, and storytelling at the British High Commission Islamabad to celebrate Commonwealth Day 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-high-commissions-chevening-climate-mentorship-group-celebrate-their-success 2025-03-08T08:10:27+00:00 British High Commission’s Chevening Climate Mentorship Group celebrate their success The British High Commission in Pakistan held a closing ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the Chevening Climate Mentorship Scheme participants. Through the scheme, 25 young climate activists, journalists and professio… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/over-100-chevening-and-commonwealth-scholars-return-to-pakistan-after-uk-studies 2025-02-26T09:27:08+00:00 Over 100 Chevening and Commonwealth Scholars return to Pakistan after UK studies British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, welcomed back 43 Chevening and 71 Commonwealth Scholars, celebrating their studies in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/natural-history-museum-londons-60th-wildlife-photographer-of-the-year--2 2025-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 National History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year images come to Karachi and Lahore A highlights exhibition of the world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, now in its sixtieth year and on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will be on display at the British Council libraries… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pakistan-uk-response-to-sentencing-of-civilians-via-military-courts 2024-12-23T16:14:52+00:00 Pakistan: UK response to sentencing of civilians via military courts UK government response to sentencing of 25 civilians in military courts in Pakistan tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/senior-uk-development-and-humanitarian-official-strengthens-partnerships-for-private-sector-growth-climate-security-and-education 2024-12-05T12:07:13+00:00 Senior UK development and humanitarian official strengthens partnerships for private sector growth, climate, security and education In her first visit to Pakistan, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s (FCDO) Director General for Humanitarian and Development, Melinda Bohannon, celebrates 10 years of the UK’s £155 million investment in Karan… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/world-leading-climate-initiatives-to-be-developed-through-uk-programme-in-pakistan 2024-11-21T16:19:03+00:00 World-leading climate initiatives to be developed through UK programme in Pakistan The Minister for the Middle East, Hamish Falconer, has announced new funding to help Pakistani businesses adapt to the threat of Climate Change, during a visit to Pakistan.