In a unanimous decision, the Court found
no justification for suspension or termination of IWT by India. It remains fully in force, and the court has asked India to observe its obligations under the Treaty.
As Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in the United Kingdom I received the visit of the new High Commissioner of Pakistan SE Tipu Usman who with his experience comes to enrich the Diplomatic Corps. We wish you much success in your new roles and offer you all our cooperation.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MishaqDar50 met UK Minister of State Stephen Doughty in London today.
Discussions centred on Pakistan-UK bilateral relations and cooperation in key areas of mutual interest. The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister welcomed the positive momentum in bilateral ties and stressed the importance of sustained engagement to further strengthen political, economic and institutional linkages between the two countries.
The two sides discussed ways to enhance trade and investment, expand cooperation in emerging sectors, strengthen climate cooperation and promote cultural exchanges. The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the important contribution of the Pakistani diaspora in the United Kingdom, describing it as a vital bridge between the two countries.
The two sides exchanged views on key regional developments, including the situations in the Middle East and Afghanistan. They underscored the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and continued engagement in support of regional peace and stability.
UK Minister of State Stephen Doughty appreciated Pakistan’s important role in promoting regional peace and stability and reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s interest in maintaining close engagement with Pakistan on bilateral and regional issues.
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Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, during his official visit to the United Kingdom, held delegation-level talks with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband @Ed_Miliband in London today.
The two sides reviewed the full spectrum of Pakistan-United Kingdom bilateral relations and agreed to establish a structured mechanism for formal talks between the two Foreign Ministries to cover all areas of cooperation to further strengthen bilateral ties and regularly review progress in key areas. They underscored the importance of sustained high-level engagement and closer coordination on matters of mutual interest.
The two Ministers exchanged views on key regional and international developments, including the evolving situation in the Middle East. Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister shared Pakistan’s diplomatic and mediation efforts in the region and the progress achieved through these engagements. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role and facilitation efforts in promoting dialogue, diplomacy and stability in the Middle East.
Discussions also centered on developments concerning the Indus Waters Treaty and the security situation in the region. Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister highlighted India’s persistent violations of its international obligations and stressed the importance of upholding international law and treaty commitments. Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister expressed serious concern on the terrorist threats emanating from Afghan soil, and the threat posed by terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan to Pakistan’s peace and security.
Both sides underscored the importance of sustained engagement in advancing peace, stability and cooperation in the region and beyond.
The two Ministers recognised the important role of the Pakistani diaspora in further strengthening the longstanding ties and people-to-people links between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
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The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, met with Commonwealth Secretary-General @SGCommonWealth Shirley Botchwey at Marlborough House in London today.
Reaffirming Pakistan’s strong commitment to the Commonwealth as a founding member, the DPM/FM underscored Pakistan’s support for the Secretary-General’s vision and efforts to strengthen the Organisation. He also reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the Commonwealth’s youth, climate resilience, and economic development agendas, as well as to promoting intra-Commonwealth trade through institutionalised banking sector cooperation.
In view of Pakistan’s expertise in climate mitigation and disaster management, the DPM/FM noted that Commonwealth member states could benefit from Pakistan’s expertise and renewed Pakistan’s offer to host the Commonwealth Disaster Resilience Hub at the National Disaster Management Authority in Islamabad.
The Secretary-General welcomed the DPM/FM’s offer and noted the Secretariat’s keen interest in working with Pakistan to strengthen the disaster preparedness capabilities of Commonwealth member states.
To promote youth development, both leaders agreed to further strengthen cooperation and enhance youth-related activities across the Commonwealth under Pakistan’s co-chairmanship of the Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting (CYMM), with a view to ensuring greater benefits and opportunities for young people.
The DPM/FM also briefed Secretary-General Botchwey on recent developments in the Middle East, including Pakistan’s role in brokering peace between the United States and Iran.
The Secretary-General felicitated Pakistan, especially the DPM/FM, for his untiring efforts and mediation between the United States and Iran. She thanked him for helping avert a destructive war and for contributing to peace and stability in the region.
Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 met a group of cross-party Pakistan-origin British parliamentarians at Pakistan House, London. The parliamentarians included Lord Zameer Choudrey, Lord Qurban Hussain, Baroness Shaista Sheehan, and Lord Shaffaq Mohammed, as well as Members of Parliament Mohammad Yasin, Yasmin Qureshi, Afzal Khan, Zubir Ahmed, and Adnan Hussain.
DPM/FM appreciated the important role played by the British parliamentarians in strengthening Pakistan-UK ties and their staunch advocacy for a just settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.
The British lawmakers lauded Pakistan’s leadership and mediation efforts in the Middle East. They said that Pakistan’s historic role had been internationally recognized and had filled all overseas Pakistanis with pride.
DPM/FM shared Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic initiatives for de-escalation and peace in the Middle East. He underscored that adherence to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding by all parties was critical to achieving durable peace and stability in the region.
DPM/FM also highlighted the importance of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in strengthening regional peace and stability. He stressed that the agreement was purely defensive in nature.
Discussing recent developments in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, the British parliamentarians congratulated DPM/FM on the PML-N’s victory in the recent legislative assembly elections.
DPM/FM said that the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir had reposed their confidence in the PML-N because of its past record of delivering economic growth and development. He said the new government would prioritize investment in infrastructure and job creation for the youth of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The Federal Government and the Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir would work with other political parties and stakeholders to build consensus on important governance and constitutional issues.
The parliamentarians shared their views on other matters of common interest and reaffirmed their commitment to further cementing ties between Pakistan and the UK.
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The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, met Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), today in London. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to the IMO and appreciated its role as the principal international regulatory body for safe, secure and efficient international shipping.
Thanking the Secretary-General for his support for the ongoing efforts to secure the safe release of 10 Pakistani seafarers being held captive aboard MT Honour 25, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister called for urgent and effective institutional intervention for the early return of all seafarers.
The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister highlighted Pakistan’s continued efforts to strengthen maritime governance, implement international maritime standards, and further develop its blue economy.
The two sides also discussed further strengthening Pakistan-IMO cooperation in maritime safety, security, regulatory reforms, and the development of Pakistan’s maritime sector.
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Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 arrived in London today ahead of his official visit to the United Kingdom from 24 to 28 August 2026.
High Commissioner of Pakistan to the United Kingdom, Mr. Tipu Usman @TipuUsman, received the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister at London Heathrow Airport.
During the visit, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister will hold meetings with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and FCDO Minister of State for Pakistan Stephen Doughty, as well as with other senior members of the UK Government.
He will also meet with Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), to discuss regional maritime security.
The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister will also meet with Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.
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Curtain Raiser: Visit of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 to the United Kingdom, 24-28 August 2026
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Announcement – Consular Service at your Doorstep
To facilitate our British Pakistani community and provide consular services at their doorstep, the High Commission for Pakistan in London is pleased to announce the visit of NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT)/Attestation Team to Hemel Hempstead on Saturday, 22 August 2026.
Address: Quwwatul Islam masjid, Barnacres Road Hemel Hempstead
HP3 8JS, London
The fee structure of the services are as under:
Smart NICOP Fee:
Application Type - Fee - Delivery Time
New Smart NICOP (Normal)-£65.56 - 7 Weeks
New Smart NICOP (Urgent)- £78.53 - 4 Weeks
New Smart NICOP Executive- £93.51-2 Weeks
It is again clarified that there are no extra charges other than those mentioned above. You will only be charged the government fees, and these fees will be collected exclusively by the NADRA staff of the High Commission present on the ground at the surgery venue.
For any queries please contact 07719615793 or email: [email protected]@ForeignOfficePk@PkPublicDiplo@GovtofPakistan@NadraPak@epwing_official@MoIB_Official@PTVNewsOfficial@appcsocialmedia@RadioPakistan@PakTVGlobal@PakistanTVcom@PID_Gov