Welcome to the newsroom of the British High Commission in Pakistan. Here, you will find the latest local and foreign news, press releases and speeches delivered by the Foreign Office as well as the British High Commission, Pakistan. You will also be able to find artilces and speeches by officials of the Foreign Office. If you need more information please contact us.

Recent news and events

UK welcomes stronger academic co-operation with Israel 09 February 2010

Ivan Lewis reaffirms Britain's commitment to providing an additional £29,000 funding to the Britain Israel Research and Academic Exchange (BIRAX).

Burmese activists welcomed to the Foreign Office 09 February 2010

A group of Burmese activists met with Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis today during a short visit to the UK.

Civilian Stabilisation Group launch 09 February 2010

Foreign Office Minister, Glenys Kinnock, attended the launch of the Civilian Stabilisation Group at the Royal Geographical Society in London on 9 February.

Launch of the UK Civilian Stabilisation Group 09 February 2010

The Government's Stabilisation Unit launched the UK Civilian Stabilisation Group at the Royal Geographical Society in London on 9 February.

Reaction to Iran's nuclear announcement 08 February 2010

The FCO today issued a response to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinajad's announcement that his country would step up its uranium enrichment process.