The British High Commission in Islamabad is the chief
diplomatic mission
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of the
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the European mainland, continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotlan ...
in
Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's second-lar ...
. It is located in the
Diplomatic Enclave in Islamabad. The current British High Commissioner to Pakistan is
Jane Marriott
Jane Marriott (born 1976 in Doncaster, England) is a British diplomat. Marriott was the Director of the Joint International Counter-Terrorism Unit. She is currently now appointed as British High commissioner to Pakistan in 2023.She was appointe ...
, and the Deputy High Commissioner is Alison Blackburne.
The UK also has a Deputy High Commission in
Karachi
Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former c ...
and a Trade and Investment Office in
Lahore
Lahore ( ; pnb, ; ur, ) is the second most populous city in Pakistan after Karachi and 26th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 13 million. It is the capital of the province of Punjab where it is the largest city ...
.
The British High Commission oversees matters pertaining to the
bilateral relationship between the UK and Pakistan, and provides consular services to
British citizens in Pakistan.
History
The British High Commission consists of a residency building and the main offices which sit across its courtyard. Between the two buildings is an eight feet high plinth statue of
Queen Victoria
Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death in 1901. Her reign of 63 years and 216 days was longer than that of any previo ...
, which was donated by the
Punjab government. The complex is described as "a modern two-storeyed stone and concrete construction".
Its architect was Adrian Bell, who also designed the British embassy in
Brasilia. The High Commission is secured by walls, barbed wire and security personnel who guard its entrance.
See also
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List of high commissioners of the United Kingdom to Pakistan
Countries belonging to the Commonwealth of Nations typically exchange High Commissioners rather than Ambassadors. Though there are a few technical differences, they are in practice the same office. The following persons have served as British Hi ...
*
Pakistan–United Kingdom relations
Pakistan–United Kingdom relations refer to the bilateral ties between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Both countries are members of the Commonwealth of Nations, and the United Kingd ...
References
External links
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{{Diplomatic missions in Pakistan
Islamabad
Islamabad (; ur, , ) is the capital city of Pakistan. It is the country's ninth-most populous city, with a population of over 1.2 million people, and is federally administered by the Pakistani government as part of the Islamabad Capital ...
British
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British
British may refer to:
Peoples, culture, and language
* British people, nationals or natives of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies.
** Britishness, the British identity and common culture
* British English, ...
Pakistan–United Kingdom relations