tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications in Pakistan2026-04-16T15:38:18+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-pakistan-partnership-will-bolster-pakistans-geological-survey2026-04-16T15:38:18+01:00New UK-Pakistan partnership will bolster Pakistan’s Geological SurveyA new UK programme will strengthen Pakistan’s ability to generate credible geological data and unlock growth in the mining and minerals sector across the country.
The initiative is delivered through the UK funded REMIT prog…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pm-call-with-prime-minister-sharif-of-pakistan-10-april-20262026-04-10T20:03:14+01:00PM call with Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan: 10 April 2026The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif this afternoon.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-commits-15-million-for-vulnerable-people-affected-by-middle-east-conflict2026-03-18T12:00:00+00:00UK commits £15 million for vulnerable people affected by Middle East conflictHundreds of thousands of people fleeing conflict in the Middle East will receive life‑saving assistance in response to worsening humanitarian situation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-high-commissioner-hosts-interfaith-leaders-at-iftar2026-02-26T09:26:23+00:00British High Commissioner hosts interfaith leaders at IftarRepresentatives from 11 religious communities across Pakistan came together to celebrate Pakistan’s rich religious diversity at a special Iftar at the British High Commission. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pakistani-visitors-to-the-uk-can-now-use-evisas2026-02-25T10:47:00+00:00Pakistani visitors to the UK can now use eVisasThose travelling to the UK, including tourists, can now use a new eVisa system, receiving confirmation by email rather than stickers in passports.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-high-commission-welcomes-83-uk-government-funded-scholars-back-to-pakistan2026-02-09T07:01:01+00:00British High Commission Welcomes 83 UK Government-Funded Scholars Back to PakistanThe British High Commission Pakistan hosted a warm and celebratory Welcome Home Reception for the 2024/25 Chevening and Commonwealth Scholars, marking their successful completion of postgraduate study in the United Kingdom.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-high-commission-celebrates-scottish-pakistani-ties-at-caledonian-ball-in-lahore2026-02-09T06:39:53+00:00British High Commission celebrates Scottish-Pakistani ties at ‘Caledonian Ball’ in LahoreHeld at the historic Sir Ganga Ram Residence, Wednesday’s Caledonian Ball featured traditional bagpipe music, songs from the ‘When Mountains Meet’ collaboration between Scottish and local artists, and couture fashion from re…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-communique-between-the-uk-special-envoy-for-women-and-girls-and-representatives-of-the-pakistan-womens-parliamentary-caucus-25-november-20252025-11-27T11:52:05+00:00Joint communiqué between the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls and representatives of the Pakistan Women’s Parliamentary Caucus, 25 November 2025A joint communiqué to enhance cooperation through sisterhood and solidarity.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-high-commission-marks-his-majesty-king-charles-iiis-birthday-by-celebrating-the-four-nations2025-11-14T00:00:00+00:00British High Commission marks His Majesty King Charles III’s birthday by celebrating the ‘Four Nations’Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif joined British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott CMG OBE, to welcome guests to celebrate His Majesty King Charles III’s 77th birthday in Islamabad.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-supports-launch-of-digital-case-management-system-in-pakistan2025-09-15T06:24:20+01:00UK supports launch of Digital Case Management System in PakistanThe Digital Case Management System (CMS) improves data accuracy, reduces delays, and supports faster enforcement actions.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-an-additional-12-million-454-crore-pkr-in-anticipatory-flood-response-for-sindh2025-09-04T11:16:51+01:00UK Announces an additional £1.2 million (45.4 crore PKR) in Anticipatory Flood Response for SindhThis brings the UK’s total humanitarian assistance to £2.53 million (95.8 crore PKR), giving over 400,000 people across Pakistan life-saving support.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pakistan-calling-journalists-to-apply-now-for-chevening-fellowships2025-09-02T10:16:15+01:00Pakistan: calling journalists to apply now for Chevening FellowshipsThe British High Commission in Islamabad is inviting applications for Chevening Fellowships, a gateway to world-class learning for leaders aiming to positively impact Pakistan.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-scholarships-empower-80-pakistani-future-leaders-to-study-at-leading-british-universities2025-08-28T12:33:08+01:00UK Scholarships Empower 80 Pakistani Future Leaders to Study at Leading British UniversitiesChosen for their leadership potential and commitment to driving positive change, they join a cohort of nearly 2,000 Chevening alumni and 1,500 Commonwealth alumni, working across all sectors including education, governance, …tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-133-million-in-humanitarian-aid-to-support-pakistans-monsoon-response2025-08-22T07:36:58+01:00UK Announces £1.33 Million in Humanitarian Aid to Support Pakistan’s Monsoon ResponseThe United Kingdom has announced £1.33 million in humanitarian aid to support Pakistan’s response to the devastating effects of the 2025 monsoon season. This funding will help more than 223,000 people across seven flood-affe…tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pakistan-saves-billions-through-uk-backed-governance-reforms2025-08-13T09:32:54+01:00Pakistan saves billions through UK backed governance reformsA landmark UK programme has successfully concluded after delivering major reforms across Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-high-commissioner-jane-marriott-calls-on-exceptional-future-leaders-to-apply-for-chevening-scholarships--22025-08-05T12:14:01+01:00British High Commissioner Jane Marriott calls on ‘exceptional future leaders’ to apply for Chevening scholarshipsApplications for prestigious UK Chevening scholarships for fully funded master’s degrees opened today (5 August) to Pakistani students.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/7th-round-of-pakistan-uk-dialogue-on-arms-control-non-proliferation-joint-statement2025-07-18T13:20:18+01:007th Round of Pakistan-UK Dialogue on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation: Joint statementThe 7th Round of the United Kingdom-Pakistan Dialogue on Arms Control, Non-Proliferation, and Disarmament was held in London on 16 July 2025tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-evisas-for-pakistani-students-and-workers2025-07-15T07:01:21+01:00New UK eVisas for Pakistani students and workersMost 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-dialogue2025-07-14T15:15:18+01:00UK and Pakistan agree new Business Advisory Council at inaugural Trade DialogueMinisters 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-20252025-07-08T16:48:52+01:00UK 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