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The
@MayorofLondon
visited us during his trip to Pakistan, and interacted with some very special children. He spoke about the
#UKPAK70
relationship, the British Council's
#DOSTI
project and has an important message for youth. Read more here:
#70Stories
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Meet Kanwal Murad, who shows us what happens when determination meets opportunity
#70years
#70stories
#UKPAK70
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"I think the British Council has done a brilliant job in building cultural relations" Neil Mackintosh, a participant of our Connecting Classrooms Project, shares his story, read more
#UKPAK70
#70Years
#70Stories
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"Through the cooperation and support of the British Council team, we learned how to include disabled students into art forms they had been excluded from." Madiha Adnan shares her story, read more
#UKPAK70
#70Years
#70Stories
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Winners of the 'Your World' Competition from Beaconhouse School share their experience of participating and learning from the video making competition, read there story,
#70Years
#70Stories
#UKPAK70
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Our Scottish Scholarship Scheme for School Children has allowed many children to pursue their dreams, Arfa shares her story,
#UKPAK70
#70Years
#70Stories
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We are proud to launch the
#PAKUKEducationGateway
in partnership with HEC. The Gateway will promote collaboration between the Higher Education sectors of both the UK and Pakistan. We look forward to working with our partners in making this a success.
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UK qualifications fuel ambition & help realise dreams. Amna, one of our Alumni Award finalists, has a story to tell
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What is
#PEELI
? It's an initiative that has trained over 195,000 teachers by giving educators and school leaders the knowledge and skills they need, to improve teaching quality in schools across the Punjab. Watch:
More about
#PEELI
soon on
#OpenPaths
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Thanks to the efforts of our Mohalla Committee and volunteers, children in Phulra, Mansehra will attend classes under the school building instead of tents after 11 years, Zafar Abbas shares his story
#UKPAK70
#70Years
#70Stories
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Today we launch
#70Stories
for
#70Years
with Rosemary Hilhorst "Pakistan has welcomed me and surprised me" read more
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"Intense mentoring by DOSTI coaches helped me gain the skills and confidence needed to pursue cricket at a higher level" Umama Asif, left-arm leg spinner for Pakistan's under 21 women's team shares her story,
#70Years
#70Stories
#UKPAK70
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Hugh Catchpole, founder of Hasan Abdal Cadet College dedicated his life to education in Pakistan
#UKPAK70
#70Stories
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Fatima Arif takes a walk down the memory lane and shares memories of our old libraries, read her story
#UKPAK70
#70Stories
#70Years
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Our trainings recognise the influence teachers have in shaping lives- read how they've made a difference:
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"After joining the DOSTI programme, I became a different person" Muhammad Shahid, Head Coach for the DOSTI Programme shares his story, read more
#UKPAK70
#70Stories
#70Years
#BritishCouncilPakistan70
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From working in the fields to school & sports, read how 'Take a Child to School' has transformed Meher Ali's life:
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"Women have to ask themselves if they support the idea of having equal rights, it takes courage to set about making the world fairer” Jude Kelly, Founder of Women of the World Festival (WOW) shares her message next in our
#70years
#70stories
series
#UKPAK70
#IWD2018
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"Studying in the UK was beyond what I had imagined, the unique teaching style motivated me to learn on my own" Nusrat Nasab, a UK Alumni shares her education experience in the UK, read more
#70Years
#70Stories
#UKPAK70
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"In the wake of 9/11, closing the libraries in Pakistan was very painful" John Payne takes a walk down the memory lane, read more on
#UKPAK70
#70Years
#70Stories
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Our Active Citizens helped transgenders in Lahore to connect with drug rehab facilities and counsellors, read their story
#UKPAK70
#70years
#70stories
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"The education system in UK gives you a strong platform to build a great career but my advice to Pakistani students is to return to Pakistan" Umar Saif, Chairman Punjab Information Technology Board, shares his story,
#UKPAK70
#70Stories
#70Years
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Kamila Shamsie, award winning author, takes a walk down the memory lane with our next story in the
#70years
#70stories
series, read more
#UKPAK70
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"To think that I may not have even discovered the possibility of writing had I missed an advertisement announcing a short story competition by British Council!" Bilal Tanweer, shares his story
Read more
#70years
#70Stories
#UKPAK70
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Adeem Younis shares how he reconnected to his roots in Pakistan, read more at
#70Years
#70Stories
#UKPAK70
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"The diversity of the country is not known to the world, so I was amazed by the richness I found in the country in the 3 years I worked there." Mark Stephens shares his experience of living in Pakistan, read more
#70Years
#70Stories
#UKPAK70
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"Initiatives by SMEDA and the British Council have taken business skills outside of classrooms and provide an opportunity for common people to become entrepreneurs." Shakoor Ahmed talks about his experience, read more
#UKPAK70
#70Years
#70Stories
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Due to the developing situation in the country, we have cancelled all Cambridge International, Pearson, University of London, ACCA & IELTS exams scheduled across Pakistan on Thursday 11 May.
Please only follow official British Council communication channels for exam updates.
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Pakistan has among the largest youth populations in the world. This is a chance to support the ambitions of the next generation leaders, thinkers, artists, creators, and doers. Follow us on
#OpenPaths
to see how we are working to provide quality education in Pakistan.
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Our Connecting Classrooms Programme has allowed schools in Pakistan and UK to develop cultural bonds and learn best practices, Brig (retired) Abdul Hafeez (SI) (M) shares his story next in our
#70Years
#70Stories
series, read more
#UKPAK70
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Our
@ActiveCitizens
address societal issues in a positive and sustainable manner- bringing change where it is needed
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Now's your chance to win Senator
@sherryrehman
's 10 recommended books. Take a shelfie, tag a friend &
#WinaLibrary
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Proudly announcing Ms. Kubra Khan
@KubraMKhan
, Actor and Model as an
#ILMbassador
. She is determined to assist The
#BritishCouncilPakistan
and
#EducateAChild
to achieve their
#ILMpossible
2020 goals.
#ILMsummit2019
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Due to the sudden developing situation in the country,
@pkBritish
has cancelled all Cambridge International, Pearson, University of London & IELTS exams scheduled across Pakistan on Wednesday 10 May.
For exam sessions scheduled for 11&12 May, we will update our social media tom.
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Due to the developing uncertain situation all GCE & IGCSE exams in Islamabad & Rawalpindi on 25 May (AM/PM sessions) have been cancelled. Please check emails/contact schools for details. Exams from 26 May onwards are on as scheduled. We will keep you informed on further updates.
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"Pakistan's Higher Education sector values programs like the Pak-UK Education Gateway deeply, they help us internalize our approach and learn from the best out there in academia."
Mr.
@Shafqat_Mahmood
- Federal Minister for Education at the Pak-UK Education Gateway Meeting.
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Due to the ongoing situation in the country, we have cancelled all Cambridge International, Pearson & University of London exams scheduled across Pakistan on Friday 12 May.
We are communicating with affected candidates via schools and with private candidates directly.
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#ILMBASSADOR
@KubraMKhan
said "
#ILMpossible
by the
@pkBritish
has greatly helped to instil the lost trust back into schools. ILMpossible in collaboration with
#Educateachild
@EAA_Foundation
are doing a great job at it."
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Guess who's on the field now? It's the
@MayorofLondon
going up against the legendary
#MushtaqAhmed
, and the
@TheRealPCB
Captain
@SarfarazA_54
wicketkeeping. What a match!
#MOLinKHI
#UKPK70
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ILMPOSSIBLE: Take a Child to School focuses on the enrolment and retention of children in primary schools. Read Mansoor's story on to see how the programme helped retention of students by providing them a fun activity in an otherwise mundane school day.
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Win a library chosen by famous literary figures, artists, historians, award winners, activists, politicians & actors
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#Karachi
, are you ready for the
@rafredarrows
? Returning to Pakistan after 20 years!
#UKPak70
#redarrowstour
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Important Announcement about Cambridge International’s May-June 2021 O Level, IGCSE and AS Level exams
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Ever thought of what makes you love a book? We would love to hear your thoughts!
#WinaLibrary
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Proud to host two of London's best at our library -
@SadiqKhan
and
@kamilashamsie
having a candid conversation at the Pakistan launch of 'Home Fire'
#MOLinKHI
#UKPK70
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To deliver an effective lesson, a teacher has to pique the interest of the students.
#PEELI
trainings have equipped teachers with the skills and tools to make classrooms more interesting and engaging.
#OpenPaths
#BritishCouncilPakistan
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We find these views unacceptable. We are paying close attention to the situation and seeking clarification from LLF.
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"We hope the relationship we’ve built with UK and British Council keeps growing stronger through initiatives like ‘Pakistan/UK New Perspectives’."
@Shafqat_Mahmood
Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, National History and Literary Heritage.
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We’ve been working with the
@FDEGOPOfficial
on the PTV TeleSchool project, and will be televising storytelling sessions for young children, to make learning accessible for families sheltering at home.
Our first episode goes live this Sunday at 11:30 AM!
#PKLibraries
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Good to run into
@MJibranNasir
, one of the first champions of our new libraries in Pakistan!
#FaizInternationalFestival
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Here's your one & only chance to win
@rashidranarr
's 10 fave books. Take a shelfie, tag a friend &
#WinaLibrary
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Attention Candidates!
Some headlines on local news channels have reported that exams scheduled for 10 May have been rescheduled to 11 and 12 May. This news is incorrect.
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Given the developing uncertain situation, all exams including theory & practical school exams(O level, IGCSE,A level),PLAB,ACCA & IELTS to be held in Islamabad & Rawalpindi, on 26 May 2022 (AM/PM sessions) have been cancelled. Please check emails/contact schools for details.
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Hear Salima Hashmi, prominent artist, curator, painter & cultural writer talk about libraries
#WinaLibrary
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We would like to clarify that the cancellation of the IMAT exam is due to unavailability of venues caused by the Covid crisis & not due to any formal prohibition by the Ministry of Education. We sincerely apologise for causing any misunderstanding in this regard.
@Shafqat_Mahmood
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Please see statement below on Cambridge International’s May/June examinations status.
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Pakistan is a leading country for green development, says
@zartajgulwazir
at The Youth Summit by
#BritishCouncil
#TheClimateConnection
#ourplanetourfuture
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Welcome back to
#Pakistan
,
@rafredarrows
! A spectacular aerobatic display at Sea View today, not to be missed.
#UKPak70
#RedArrowsTour
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The British Council and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa sign an agreement for implementation of the "Connecting Classrooms" in 500 education institutes
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We have cancelled ALL Cambridge International, Pearson, University of London & IELTS exams scheduled across Pakistan on Wednesday 10 May
The only exams that will be rescheduled will be IELTS. Please only follow official British Council communication channels for exam updates.
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We are going LIVE today at 2 PM on Facebook to celebrate some of the most fearless and fabulous female voices:
#HadiaMajid
@aanyafniaz
@ZAbbasOfficial
@SarahBelal_
@SarahAfreenMal1
See you all there!
@TEDxLahore
#TEDxLahoreWomen
#PkLibraries
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An op-ed by our Director Education
@nishatriaz
today in
@thenews_intl
on the incredible
#PakistanUKEducationGateway
in partnership with
@hecpkofficial
@BritishCouncil
@HEGoingGlobal
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Our Pakistan/UK Season to mark the 75th anniversary of 🇵🇰 took place from March-Dec 2022. We enabled partnerships between🇵🇰 & 🇬🇧orgs, won awards for our work in
#Arts
&reached millions. Thank you for making
#pkukcelebrating75
a success!
@CTurnerFCDO
@BritishArts
@BritishCouncil
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"A book then becomes imprinted in your mind' - Pervez Hoodhboy sharing what makes him love a book.
#WinaLibrary
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Attention Candidates!
We are delighted to inform you that we will resume all Cambridge International, Pearson, University of London, ACCA and IELTS exams across Pakistan from Monday 15 May 2023. We are in contact with candidates via schools and with private candidates directly.
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We are delighted to welcome a delegation of UK higher education leaders to Pakistan for the official launch of the
#PakUKEducationGateway
. The programme is about building relationships, bringing change and helping young people unleash their potential.
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Cambridge has just sent an FAQ update for the June 2021 series. Please note that candidates who are entered for the AS Level as a standalone qualification must not turn up to the examination venue.
Full FAQs here:
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How have books and literature impacted who you are today? Tell us, tag a friend and hashtag
#WinaLibrary
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Nothing speaks more about Pakistani hospitality than food. We invited 6 trainees from Professional Institute of Hotel & Tourism Management to teach chefs aboard
@HMSDragon
a few Pakistani dishes including Chicken Handi & Shahi Tukde. They later enjoyed eating the dishes together.
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What is the role of arts and culture in finding
#climatechange
solutions?
Watch
@neilhimself
, author of comic book series 'The Sandman' this coming 3 June at '
#TheClimateConnection
: Conversation for Change' global panel.
Register:
#COP26
#climatechange
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Cambridge will be running exams for the October/November 2020 series in Pakistan with additional safety protocols and a new-normal exam day journey. Recognising the stress around health and safety, please read our detailed guidelines here:
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#NationalMinoritiesDay
Let's mark this day by pledging to promote interfaith harmony for a
#prosperous
🇵🇰 Through
#Aawaz
II we are working with local communities in KPK and Punjab to promote the rights of marginalized groups to strengthen and facilitate development
@ukinpakistan
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The Pakistan Scottish Scholarship Scheme 2019-2020 is for young women interested in studying at Bachelor's and Master’s level in Pakistan.
For more details visit:
#PakScottish19
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The only thing you need to win a free British Council digital lib membership is internet!
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Under
#AawazII
impact of social actions projects by
#youth
have had an exponential positive social change in society, says Michael Houlgate,
#BritishCouncilPakistan
at
#AawazIIYouthSummit
- Happening now
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Join us at
#HeritageNow
for an exhibition of historic books and manuscripts celebrating 70 years of literary & cultural legacy of
#Pakistan
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For clarity all O Level, IGCSE and A Level exams in Islamabad & Rawalpindi on 25 May (AM/PM sessions) have been cancelled.
Due to the developing uncertain situation all GCE & IGCSE exams in Islamabad & Rawalpindi on 25 May (AM/PM sessions) have been cancelled. Please check emails/contact schools for details. Exams from 26 May onwards are on as scheduled. We will keep you informed on further updates.
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A young fan welcoming the
#RedArrowsTour
to Karachi. The Pakistani JF-17 Thunder team will join the aerobatic display at sea view today!
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You know they like what's on the shelves when they sit on the floor to find the titles they want.
Delighted to have Kashmiri-British writer
@NitashaKaul
in our space today!
@lhrlitfest
#LLF2020
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#Applicationsopen
At the British Council we want to provide these opportunities to girls and young women so we can fulfil our purpose of making
#HerAwazHumAwaz
For more details visit:
@HEGoingGlobal
@scotgov
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The
@rafredarrows
land in
#Karachi
tomorrow! Come watch their display at Sea View, Karachi.
#RedArrowsTour
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Tomorrow is the last day to participate in
#WinaLibrary
. Don't forget to send in your entries.
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We caught up with Azqa at the Scottish Scholarship Scheme Award ceremony today. She is among the winners of the scholarship this year. With the support of the Government of Scotland, we hope to increase women participation in the higher education sector.
@ScotGovInter
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Who are the fictional baes who did not deserve to be? Tell us their names, which book/film/TV show they feature in and your reason why by midnight today!
#pklibraries
#stillabetterlovestorythantwilight
#ValentinesDay
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We are liaising with Cambridge International following the Federal Minister for Education's statement on postponement of the May/June exam session. We recognise it is a challenging time, our priority is the welfare of candidates. We will update you once we have further clarity
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