London, (Shahzad Ali) __ High Commissioner Dr Mohammad Faisal and his spouse, Dr Sarah Naeem, hosted an awareness and fundraising event for Zindagi Trust at Pakistan House on Saturday. Zindagi Trust Founder Shehzad Roy and noted educationist and activist Mr Ziauddin Yousafzai, father of Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai, attended as special guests. The event brought...
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ The government of the United Kingdom has declared that millions of workers nationwide will receive a salary increase commencing in April, in anticipation of the Budget to be presented on Wednesday. According to the official statement, the minimum hourly wage for employees aged 21 and above will be raised by 50p,...
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle has stated that the Labour government will duly consider business concerns as it advances its comprehensive labour reforms, ensuring that employers do not incur any disadvantages. He announced that the government will initiate 26 consultation rounds regarding proposed changes to workers’ rights, encouraging active participation from...
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ This development exemplifies the continued collaboration between the United Kingdom and India to safeguard individuals from deceptive practices and to address the issue of illegal migration. The campaign was inaugurated during the visit of the UK Minister for the Indo- Pacific, Seema Malhotra, to India, where she observed how joint efforts...
The Chancellor is extending the freeze on NHS prescription charges next year to keep prescriptions under a tenner, saving patients around £12 million next year. London, (Shahzad Ali) __ Rachel Reeves announces cost of a single prescription will remain at £9.90, as she takes firm action to tackle the cost of living ahead of next...
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ The Government of Pakistan presented a major contemporary Islamic artwork to the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, marking the first-ever representation of Pakistan in the Centre’s permanent collection. The gift was presented by High Commissioner, Dr. Mohammad Faisal, along with his spouse Dr. Sarah Naeem, in a graceful event that was...
Security Minister Dan Jarvis announced new initiatives aimed at disrupting and deterring threats to the United Kingdom, coinciding with MI5’s issuance of an espionage alert to Parliament. London, (Shahzad Ali) – MI5 has issued an alert regarding Chinese espionage activities in Westminster. The Security Minister has condemned what he describes as ‘a covert and calculated...
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Kashmir (APPGK) and Labour MP Imran Hussain has stated that the group remains an essential platform for amplifying the voices of Kashmiris within the UK Parliament. He was addressing a delegation of the JKLF UK Zone Diplomatic Wing, which briefed him on the...
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ The Environment Agency is advising the public to remain vigilant regarding the risk of flooding, given that Storm Claudia is bringing additional heavy rainfall across the nation. Rainfall has already resulted in flooding in northern England, affecting at least 17 properties. Significant surface water and river flooding are anticipated across larger...
London, (Shahzad Ali) __ In a move aimed at reducing traffic congestion, London’s congestion charge will rise by 20 percent from next year, bringing the daily fee to £18. For the first time, electric vehicle (EV) owners will also be required to pay the charge to drive within the city’s central zone. According to Transport...
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