Police in the United Kingdom (UK) are facing mounting criticism following the release of bodycam footage showing an 18-year-old stabbing victim being handcuffed while fatally injured, a case that has sparked widespread public debate and political scrutiny. Read More: UK police arrest over 20 after ban on Pro-Palestine group takes effect The victim, Henry Nowak, died […]
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Pressure Mounts On British Prime Minister As Political Crisis Deepens
A political crisis appears to be deepening in the United Kingdom after the ruling Labour Party suffered major losses in local elections. As a result, pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign has increased significantly. Moreover, four cabinet ministers reportedly resigned in protest, further intensifying political tensions. According to British media reports, more than […]
UK weighs social media age ban to shield children online
Britain is considering a series of new measures to strengthen online protections for children, including the possibility of banning social media for those below a certain age, the government said on Monday. The proposals follow growing global concerns about the impact of digital platforms and screen time on children’s development and mental health. Read More: […]
FO demarches UK over ‘provocative’ Bradford protest
The Foreign Office (FO) on Friday summoned the United Kingdom high commissioner in connection with a protest outside the Pakistani consulate in Bradford, where “provocative” statements were made against Pakistan’s civil and military leadership. FO spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said that the UK high commissioner was summoned and issued a démarche. “The demarche was issued after […]
Threats against head of institution from UK soil demands prompt action: Azma
Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has strongly condemned the death threats issued from abroad against the head of a Pakistani institution, along with the spread of hatred and organized anti-Pakistan propaganda. She said issuing threats to kill the head of an institution by PTI elements is a blatant violation of international law […]
Immigration debate dividing UK, warns new Anglican leader
Incoming Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally has warned that Britain’s debate over immigration is increasingly dividing society, urging the country to focus on shared humanity rather than polarisation. She made the remarks during a Christmas sermon delivered at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on Thursday. Read More: Pakistan set to launch AI immigration system Ms Mullally, currently […]
Pakistan, UK seal £35m Green Compact to boost climate resilience
Pakistan and the United Kingdom have formalised a wide-ranging climate partnership with the launch of the UK-Pakistan Green Compact, a framework aimed at strengthening climate resilience, accelerating the clean energy transition and scaling up nature-based solutions, particularly mangrove conservation. The agreement, signed in Islamabad by Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik […]
Marriyum, British diplomat discuss climate challenge
Senior Provincial Minister of Punjab Maryam Aurangzeb held an important meeting with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for International Development, Baroness Jennifer Chapman, and the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott. The meeting included detailed discussions on bilateral trade, investment, development cooperation, and joint environmental goals under the UK-Pakistan Green Compact. Both sides […]
UK universities restrict recruitment of Pakistani, Bangladeshi students
Several universities in the United Kingdom have suspended or restricted admissions for students from Pakistan and Bangladesh following tougher immigration rules introduced by the Home Office and rising concerns over alleged visa abuse, the Financial Times has reported. At least nine higher education institutions have placed the two countries in a “high-risk” category for student […]
Naqvi hands UK extradition papers for Shahzad Akbar, Adil Raja
The federal government has initiated the extradition process for former special assistant to the prime minister Mirza Shahzad Akbar and Major (retd) Adil Raja from the United Kingdom, both of whom are wanted in different cases. The development came during Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s meeting with UK High Commissioner Jane Marriott where the former took […]