We need community spaces more than ever, and British Council’s restoration of the 109-year old Khaliq Dina Hall in Karachi was a treat to visit. The Cultural Protection Fund helps these spaces come alive again!

Mubarak! PIA is set to make its first flight from Islamabad to Manchester on 25 October, the first Pakistani carrier to return to UK skies.

I'm in awe at the extraordinary work Rescue 1122 have been carrying out to save lives during the recent floods. It was an absolute privilege getting to meet some of the @Rescue1122Pak crews and see how they train.

KP has been impacted by climate change up close. The UK’s SEED programme supported flood-resistant infrastructure, resilience building, hydropower and forest mapping to help KP plan smarter for the future.

I'm pleased the UK was able to support this report. Concrete actions to protect IP are key to growth and investment in Pakistan.

Planting a tree may be a small step, but it reminds us that Pakistan needs big steps to face climate change. This beautiful country is vulnerable to monsoons, melting glaciers, drought. The need of the hour? Large scale forestation, adaptation and climate action for the future!

Faisalabad, the “Manchester of Pakistan”, is leading on innovation in agriculture and textile. These are key to climate resilience and job creation. Got to sample some of the local culture, too!

In Okara, Faisalabad and Lahore, it was powerful to see how UK-supported programmes are helping people access healthcare, protection, and support. Local partnerships are at the heart of development that’s inclusive, dignified, and lasting.

UK High Commissioner, Jane Marriott @JaneMarriottUK, today called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50. The High Commissioner expressed UK’s full solidarity with Pakistan in responding to the devastating impacts of the floods and

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A life of public service. I remember seeing her on TV, comforting Wimbledon's women's singles runner up Jana Novotná - showing that even the most regal can have great compassion.

These are the voices we need to hear. @SAMAATV, who we’ve trained on climate journalism, were on the ground in Buner, seeing our humanitarian relief work in action, and telling the stories of those at the frontline. We need to keep focus on the effects of climate change all year.

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Every dollar spent on prevention saves up to seven dollars in response. More importantly, lives are saved, and destruction is avoided. That’s why we’ve announced £1.2 million to help communities in Sindh prepare before floods strike. https://t.co/USHPFj1iiK

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Farewell and best wishes to our incredible Chevening and Commonwealth scholars from Pakistan! What a joy to meet them before they set off to study at the best universities in the UK.

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The scenes from Buner are heartbreaking. KP has seen unprecedented destruction from the recent flash floods. At this time of need, the UK has partnered with the IoM and Concern Worldwide to bring aid to those affected.

What are our Chevening Scholars taking with them to the UK? The answers might surprise you. Congratulations to all our scholars, we’re excited for the next chapter in your @CheveningFCDO journey!

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