Well done 🏴 ! A brilliant finish to a fantastic & thrilling series with 🇵🇰. But the real winner this week has been cricket. 🏏 Thank you
@TheRealPCB
and
@ECB_cricket
🙏 Roll on 🏴’s return for the test series v 🇵🇰 in December!
Unbelievable game. 🇵🇰 🏴 Couldn’t help but root for Pakistan in the end. A crowd like this is simply infectious. Thanks Karachi - Roll on Lahore! 👏👏
@ukinpakistan
Anyone for tea? We’ve brought a traditional English afternoon tea (scones, clotted cream & jam) to the cricket. ☕️ 🏏 This is quite a first day! 🇵🇰 🏴
@ukinpakistan
@TheRealPCB
@ECB_cricket
🇵🇰 🇬🇧 Pakistan’s diverse faiths will be participating in a 2-day International Ministerial Conference on Freedom of Religion or Belief in London starting tomorrow. 🕉☪️✝️✡️
#FoRBForAll
@ukinpakistan
Mazhabi ravadari maashray ka husn hai 👇
Ramzan is a time for sharing & generosity of spirit. What a pleasure to celebrate last night at 🇬🇧 High Commission that same spirit with representatives from different faiths and communities in 🇵🇰
#FORBForAll
@ukinpakistan
Assalam o alaikum, Pakistan! Delighted to be with you. Can't wait to settle into my wonderful new home.
Thank you
@British_Airways
for making my trip so comfortable. The direct flight serves as a crucial bridge between British and Pakistani people. 🇬🇧🇵🇰
Energising to visit Karachi again, with its kind hospitality, beautiful chaadars & sea breeze 🌊. Met people across the political spectrum & civil society to discuss promotion of human rights in Sindh
@FCDOHumanRights
@HumanRightsGovt
@ukinpakistan
Many congratulations to Justice Hilali on becoming the second female Pakistani Supreme Court judge, and first from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ⚖️
As Quaid-e-Azam said: "No nation can rise to the height of glory unless your women are side-by-side with you."
Fascinating to visit the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Karachi. This 216 year old temple is at the heart of the Sindhi Hindu community. 🇬🇧 supports
#FoRB
, inclusion and diversity in 🇵🇰. 🙏
Just back from a fascinating trip to Quetta - my first time in Balochistan. Great to hear perspectives from ulema and to meet police colleagues 👇 to talk about their work across the province. And of course no trip to Balochistan is complete without some delicious Sajji!
What a night! We celebrated Burns Night at the British High Commission Islamabad in memory of 🏴 poet Robert Burns. There was haggis, a piper, poetry (including in Urdu) and Scottish ceilidh dancing. Huge thanks to all involved in organising a fantastic event. 👏
@ukinpakistan
Ramzan is a time of reflection and goodwill. Delighted to see old friends and meet new ones who embody the message of interfaith harmony and acceptance at last night’s BHC inter-faith iftar.
@ukinpakistan
Bull racing in Kot Fateh Khan🐃. An incredible, exhilarating, Pakistani 🇵🇰 experience. Rather him than me on that tray! 🙏 for the wonderful hospitality.
Rather honoured to have been part of The
#EarthshotPrize
2022 in Boston last night. This year’s winners are an incredible and inspiring group of innovators with ground-breaking solutions to repair our planet.
Honoured to join Punjab Minorities Minister
@SardarArora
and Sikh friends for the Baisakhi festival today at Gurdwara Punjab Sahib, Hassan Abdal. Fantastically colourful and vibrant. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality! 🙏
@ukinpakistan
We’re hugely looking forward to welcoming you here to Islamabad
@JaneMarriottUK
. Just in time for the 🥭 season to be in full swing. 😋 🇬🇧 🇵🇰
@ukinpakistan
Delighted to be appointed as the next British High Commissioner to Pakistan!
🇬🇧 & 🇵🇰are connected by heritage, strong people ties, climate cooperation & growing trade. Dosti & Commonwealth links can ensure a prosperous future.
Aap se jald mulaqat hogi!
Great to hear from the
#AawazII
Fora, youth volunteers and communities in
#Faisalabad
about the change from individuals to HHs to community - behaviour change on Aawaz themes & vulnerable groups and bridging the citizen state gap.
@ZWareFCDO
@alinaqvi
@pkBritish
@Aff
We're celebrating double success in The King's Birthday Honours! Well done to our new High Commissioner
@JaneMarriottUK
, awarded Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, & former Communications Director
@YounisFouzia
, awarded Member of the Order of the British Empire.
Heart-broken at news that over 200 Pakistanis died off the Greek coast. My prayers are with all the mourning families. 🙏
یونان کے ساحل کے قریب، کشتی کے حادثے میں دو سو سے زائد پاکستانیوں کے جاں بحق ہونے کی خبر پر دلی افسوس ہوا۔ ہماری دعائیں سوگوار خاندانوں کے ساتھ ہیں
Boht Shukriya Makhdum Syed Ahmed Mahmud for such generous hospitality at Jamal Din Wali yesterday. Fascinating to learn about Pakistan’s rural culture in my first constituency visit in South Punjab. 🇵🇰 🇬🇧
@SyedAMahmud
@PPP_SouthPunjab
@ukinpakistan
As Muslims around the 🌏 prepare for Eid ul Fitr, here is 🇬🇧 PM
@RishiSunak
's Eid message. With 1.6M people of 🇵🇰heritage in the 🇬🇧, our people-to-people &
#Commonwealth
ties bring us ek saath, stronger than ever.
@10DowningStreet
@FCDOGovUK
On this
#NationalMinorityDay
, we pay tribute to Jinnah’s vision for minority rights in Pakistan. 🇬🇧 supports Freedom of Religion or Belief in 🇵🇰 and upholds the values of tolerance & inclusion.
@ukinpakistan
Our thoughts and duas are with the family of household icon Shakeel at the sad news of his passing. He brought so much joy not just to those in Pakistan, but those watching his shows back in the UK. May his soul rest in peace 🙏🏽
@ukinpakistan
It’s fantastic how many 🇵🇰 students get places to study in 🇬🇧 each year. We want your arrival to be as smooth as possible. Useful guidance👇 on applying for your student visa. Key message: apply early and check you’ve got all your documents right.
Have you booked your student visa appointment?
Avoid the August rush by applying early, and get your documents right the first time. Check the link below for the documents you must provide: 📃
and follow
@UKVIgovuk
for news and updates!
As Muslims reflect on qurbani ahead of Eid ul Azha, we've been doing our bit to give back. Zabardast, founded by our staff & their families, has been offering cricket coaching to underprivileged kids at the renowned Master Ayub’s Park School.
To all celebrating, Eid Mubarak! 🙏
‘Disasters don’t plan ahead, but you can.’ Great to meet
@SindhGovt1
today to hear about work
@ukinpakistan
and
@UNDP_Pakistan
are supporting to inform early warning systems and build capacity for emergency relief with communities vulnerable to floods
The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Karachi is a beacon of inclusion, hosting Hindus and Sikhs together. On Minorities Day,
@ZWareFCDO
celebrates the contributions and rights of the white part of the Pakistan flag, and freedom of religion or belief in this diverse country. 🛕
Bohat Mubarak to
#NailaKiani
and
@SaminaBaig14
on being the first Pakistani women to scale Nanga Parbat! ⛰️ A fantastic achievement and inspiration to women everywhere. I am in awe.
Deeply saddened to hear about the death of Romania’s Ambassador to Pakistan, HE Niculaie Goia. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this very sad time.
Deeply regretting t/passing of 🇷🇴 Ambassador in Pakistan, H.E. Niculaie Goia. Romanian diplomacy has lost a true professional, highly valued by RO MFA, as well as by PK partners & t/entire diplomatic community. Condolences to his family&close ones.
A historic test series 🏏
No matter what happens on the pitch, the relationship between Pakistan and the UK continues to go from strength to strength.
Commiserations,
@BBhuttoZardari
🇵🇰🇬🇧
Honoured to visit
@BishopAzadM
@ Lahore College of Theology during
#HolyWeek
and hear about their widespread care for Christian community.
@ukinpakistan
supports an inclusive 🇵🇰 that promotes equality for all Christian citizens.
#HappyEaster
to all those celebrating this weekend
Ms Zoe Ware, The Acting British High Commissioner, visited to discuss initiatives and plans for greater engagement and benefit of Christian minorities. We are hopeful for further engagement in areas of development.
Couldn’t have said it better. 💚 A huge congratulations to the
@EarthshotPrize
2023 winners, and all the brilliant finalists. Honoured to be part of this inspiring and humbling Earthshot Family. And thank you 🙏 Singapore 🇸🇬 for hosting us! 🌏
Job News: Privileged to be appointed as His Majesty's British Consul General to Toronto 🇨🇦
Special moment as we think it's the 1st time (but don't have data) that a British Muslim woman has been appointed as Head of a 🇬🇧 Diplomatic Post.
I won't be the last 🙌🏽
🧵
Amazing! Congratulations Pakistan on a fantastic 🏏 win. Nailing biting to the end though. Roll on Sunday, with fingers crossed for a 🇵🇰 v 🏴 T20 final!
@TheRealPCB
What a tremendous finish to an extraordinary
#Ashes2023
series. 🏏 Bravo
@englandcricket
and
@StuartBroad8
. Every match has been a thriller. Test cricket at its absolute finest. 👏👏👏
What an epic final. 👏 Huge congratulations to Carlos Alcaraz, 🇪🇸 2023 Men’s Singles Champion🏆
#Wimbledon
delivers the finest tennis in the world, yet again. 🎾 🇬🇧
Appalled by the violence against the Christian community in Jaranwala, Punjab today. Those responsible must be brought to justice. All of Pakistan’s citizens must be free to worship without fear of persecution. The UK 🇬🇧 remains committed to freedom of religion or belief for all.
Very shocked to hear about the death of Religious Affairs Minister Mufti Abdul Shakoor. Thinking of his family, friends and colleagues at such a sad time.
@MORAisbOfficial
@ukinpakistan
Deeply saddened to hear about Mufti Abdul Shakoor’s tragic accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
@NAofPakistan
@ukinpakistan
📢 A new UK initiative will help boost trade with Pakistan.
The Developing Countries Trading Scheme will provide tariff reductions and simpler terms of trade to Pakistan and 64 other countries. 🇬🇧🇵🇰
🧵
The UK is sending immediate support to Türkiye including a team of 76 search & rescue specialists, equipment and rescue dogs.
In Syria, the UK-funded White Helmets have mobilised their resources to respond.
We stand ready to provide further support as needed.
A simply staggering Test match comes to a close.
Australia win by 2️⃣ wickets 🤝
What an epic and entertaining five days of cricket we've seen.
#EnglandCricket
|
#Ashes
This senseless attack has brought unbearable heartbreak today in Peshawar. My thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those affected. 🇬🇧 is committed to the fight against terrorism
I strongly condemn the horrific terror attack on a mosque in the Police Lines area of Peshawar, Pakistan today.
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this attack, and their loved ones. The UK 🇬🇧 is committed to the fight against terrorism.
@MelSimmonsFCDO
Huge Congratulations Melinda. Hugely well deserved and a fantastic reflection of you and your team’s work in the most difficult of years.
YouTube Update 👇
For those outside the UK, USA, and Africa, you can watch the
#Earthshotprize
awards from 3pm GMT today on our YouTube channel
Thank you for your patience
Shocking attack on
@imrankhanpti
in Pakistan which has left one person dead. My thoughts are with all those affected.
There is no space for violence in politics.
Huge congrats to Alizey Khan 🇵🇰 for receiving the Diana Legacy Award from Prince William last week for her work with the Ruhil Foundation 👏
@ukinpakistan
(1/2) ALIZEY’S LEGACY_
Alizey established the RUHIL Foundation, with the goal of ensuring nobody would go hungry in her city. To combat food poverty, they delivered 5,500 monthly food parcels and 10,000 meals.