Islamabad, May 30, 2014 (PPI-OT): Commenting on the death of a pregnant Pakistani woman who was murdered by her own family outside a court building in Lahore, the Foreign Secretary […]
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Islamabad, December 19, 2013 (PPI-OT): The second annual UK – Pakistan Trade and Investment Conference was held in London on 17 December. The conference, which fulfils a UK commitment under […]
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Islamabad, September 24, 2013 (PPI-OT): Baroness Warsi said: I condemn the attacks that took place earlier today in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, which killed and injured so many innocent […]
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Islamabad, July 19, 2013 (PPI-OT): During his two-day visit to Pakistan, the Foreign Secretary William Hague met members of the new Pakistani Government, including Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan’s Adviser on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, and Interior Minister Chaudary Nisar. The Foreign Secretary also met parliamentarians, representatives of the Pakistani business community […]
Islamabad, July 18, 2013 (PPI-OT): The Foreign Secretary’s arrival follows the recent two-day visit to Pakistan by the Prime Minister David Cameron, who was the first Foreign Head of Government to visit Pakistan following the formation of the new government. The visit underlines the UK’s continued commitment to a deep, long-term and strategic relationship with […]
Islamabad, May 13, 2013 (PPI-OT): Foreign Secretary William Hague said: Some 50 million people in Pakistan went to the ballot box on Saturday. They made a strong statement about the future they want for their country, based on accountable, democratic government. They clearly rejected terrorist violence and intimidation. These elections represent an important step for […]
Islamabad, March 26, 2013 (PPI-OT): Pakistan’s people have much to be proud of: its National Assembly has successfully completed its full term for the first time Commenting on the appointment of the caretaker Prime Minister in Pakistan today, Baroness Warsi Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: Pakistan’s people have much to […]
Islamabad, March 18, 2013 (PPI-OT): Five Commonwealth countries, represented by officials from their respective Foreign Ministries, marked Commonwealth week on Saturday through a cricket tournament hosted by the British High Commission, Islamabad. Five teams, represented by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Canadian, Australian, Indian and British High Commissions, played a series of friendly […]