High Commission of the United Kingdom, Islamabad
The British High Commission in Islamabad is the chief diplomatic mission of the United Kingdom in Pakistan. It is located in the Diplomatic Enclave in Islamabad. The current British High Commissioner to Pakistan is Jane Marriott, and the Deputy High Commissioner is Alison Blackburne.[1] The UK also has a Deputy High Commission in Karachi and a Trade and Investment Office in Lahore.[1]
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| Location | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Address | Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, PO Box 1122 |
| Coordinates | 33°43′11″N 73°6′30.6″E / 33.71972°N 73.108500°E |
| High Commissioner | Jane Marriott |
| Deputy High Commissioner | Alison Blackburne |
| Website | British High Commission, Islamabad |
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.[2][3]
History edit
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, which was donated by the Punjab government. The complex is described as "a modern two-storeyed stone and concrete construction".[4] 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.[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "British High Commission, Islamabad". GOV.UK. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ^ "Pakistan and the UK". GOV.UK. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ^ "UK help and services in Pakistan". GOV.UK. Retrieved 18 July 2021.
- ^ a b Ian Talbot (28 December 2020). The History of British Diplomacy in Pakistan. Taylor & Francis. pp. 14–. ISBN 978-1-00-032670-3.