British Government's statement on the arrest of Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain and others at Gatwick Airport on 22 January (2/01/08)

Foreign Secretary, David Miliband's statement on Pakistan to the House of Commons (7/01/08)

Javier SOLANA, EU High Representative for the CFSP, welcomes the lifting of the state of emergency in Pakistan

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown comments on lifting of state of emergency (15/12/07)

The United Kingdom and Pakistan are close and historic allies and friends. With around 1 million British citizens claiming Pakistani heritage, US$2bn worth of trade flowing between our two countries each year, and almost 10,000 Pakistanis studying in the UK, there is much that unites us.

Read a message from the High Commissioner Robert Brinkley here.

If you have any information regarding terrorist threats to the UK please email us on infoUK.Islamabad@fco.gov.uk Any information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Speech by H.E. Robert Brinkley, CMG, High Commissioner of the UK to Pakistan, to the Pakistan Youth Parliament

On 6 March 2007 the British High Commission introduced biometrics data collection for the majority of visa applicants. Read More...

OPENING OF NEW VISA APPLICATION CENTRES WITH EFFECT FROM 27 SEPTEMBER 2007

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UKvisas and the British High Commission Islamabad work in partnership with a commercial organisation: Gerry’s . Read More...

Leading the Way - UK Visas has launched a YouTube broadcast highlighting the UK remains a destination of choice for genuine travellers.

As part of a project sponsored by the British High Commission, INTERMEDIA (project partners) has published a best practise Media Guide for journalists covering elections. The handbook is envisioned to provide quick guidance on all aspects of reporting before, during, and after elections.
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The British High Commission is inviting non-profit organisations to apply for small scale funding through its Bilateral Programme Fund.
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The British High Commission is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Our current vacancies are now available on this site.

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The Department for International Development (DFID) is the British government department responsible for Britain’s contribution towards international efforts to eliminate poverty. We work in partnership with developing country governments and other international development agencies. We also work with business, civil society and the research community. Read More...

In his first major speech as Foreign Secretary, David Miliband argued that, under Gordon Brown's leadership, UK foreign policy has the strength to make a difference in the world, and thereby make a difference to Britain. But how do we ensure that the FCO makes the most effective contribution possible to that drive? He is inviting your thoughts and ideas on three of the key questions he is facing. Read More...

Many people in Pakistan receive e-mails purporting to come from the National Lottery in the United Kingdom, telling them that they have won a very large sum of money. Recipients of such e-mails should be very careful. They are usually followed by another e-mail asking the winner to pay an amount of money (usually several hundred pounds) for payment of a fee or other charges. This is a scam, designed to get your money.
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