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Bids are invited for the Installation of CCTV System
Bids are invited from reputable companies for the installation of CCTV system in the High Commission. The time frame for the completion of contract is 02 Weeks maximum.......
Career Opportunities in Pakistan Railway
SALE NOTICE FOR DIPLOMATIC VEHICLES
High Commission for Pakistan London announces the sale of following diplomatic vehicles......
Holiday Notice - Eid-Ul_fitr
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain closed from 25 & 26 May 2020 on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr.......
Bids are invited for the civil works needed in residential apartment located in Central London
Bids are invited from reputable companies for the civil works needed in one of the residential apartment of the High Commission. The time frame for the completion of contract is 01 months maximum.......
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for the safe management of a Dead body during COVID-19 Outbreak
PRIME MINISTER'S COVID - 19 PANDEMIC RELIEF FUND - 2020
Good Friday, Easter Monday - Holidays Notice
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain closed on the following dates:-.....
Public Notice - consular Services in High Commission for Pakistan suspended on Until further notice and passport collection timing
Due to public health and safety concerns, the consular services in Pakistan High Commission, have been suspended Until further notice. General public is advised to get online consular services until further instructions.....
Issues of Pakistani Nationals stranded in the UK being addressed
In the wake of prevailing Coronavirus pandemic, the High Commission for Pakistan, London has been approached by several Pakistanis whose visas have either expired or would expire shortly and are unable to leave the UK for Pakistan due to recent suspension of flights......
Focal Persons for Consular Services and Students Affairs at the High Commission
The High Commission for Pakistan, London is keeping close contact with the Pakistani community and the students currently studying in the UK. In order to ensure effective liaison in this regard, High Commissioner Mohammad Nafees Zakaria has already designated the two officers as Focal Persons for Consular/Community Affairs and Students Affairs to assist during Corona Virus Pandemic............
Important Announcement Regarding National Day Ceremony
The High Commission for Pakistan and its four Consulates in the United Kingdom will hold indoor Flag Hoisting Ceremonies to celebrate the National Day of Pakistan on 23 March 2020. Led by High Commissioner Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, the ceremony.....
uptodated infromation about COVID-19 and Guidelines/ Standard Operating Procedures for International Flights inbound to Pakistan
WHO protection measures for persons who are in or have recently visited (past 14 days) areas where covid-19 is spreading
Protection measures for everyone Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. COVID-19 is still affecting mostly people in China with some outbreaks in other countries. Most people who become..........
Focal person for liaison with regard to issues related to Corona Virus
Mr. Dildar Ali Abro, a First Secretary of Pakistan High Commission, London, will be the focal person for liaison with regard to issues related to Corona Virus. His contact details are as follows:..........
High Commission to Conduct NADRA Surgery in Forest Gate
To ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community, the High Commission for Pakistan in London regularly organizes visits of the NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London..........
Application for the post of Maritime Coordinator at London, UK
Holidays Notice - Birthday of Quaid-i-Azam/Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain closed on the following dates:- ......
Important Information for Sikh Community
Pakistan Post has issued the commemorative Postage Stamps on 550 th Birthday Celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Ji, the founder of Sikh religion. The stamp was unveiled by the Prime Minister of Pakistan on 9 th November, 2019 on the eve of the opening of Kartarpur Sahib Corridor between Pakistan and India..........
BIDS ARE INVITED FOR THE CIVIL WORKS NEEDED IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOCATED IN NORTH LONDON
Bids are invited from reputable companies for the civil works needed in one of the residential buildings of the High Commission. The time frame for the completion of contract is 01 months maximum..........
High Commission to Conduct NADRA Surgery in Greenford
To ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community, the High Commission for Pakistan in London regularly organizes visits of the NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London.........
Admission of Foreign and Dual Nationality Holder Pakistani Students Under Self Finance Scheme (SFS) for the session 2019-2020
A limited number of seats are available for admission in Public Sectors Universities/Institutions of Pakistan in the disciplines of MBBS/BDS/Pharmacy-D and BSc (Engineering) for the Foreign as well as Pakistan origin dual nationality holders for the Academic Session 2019-2020 under Self Finance.........
Announcement For Emergency Centre
High Commission for Pakistan, London, has established Emergency Centre to receive inquires from the relatives/friends of Pakistanis and Kashmiris. The earthquake that struck parts of Pakistan and AJK yesterday has resulted in casualties and material losses. We condole the losses of our brethren in Pakistan and Kashmir.........
High Commission invites applications for conducting NADRA surgeries during the months of October, November & December 2019
To ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community, the High Commission for Pakistan in London regularly organizes visits of the NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London..........
Establishment of Help Desk of Sikh Yatrees at High Commission
Joint Announcement for Sikh Yatrees in the United Kingdom by Mr. Zulfi Bukhari, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis & HRD and Chairman PTDC & His Excellency Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, High Commissioner for Pakistan.........
Scholarship Program for Children of Overseas Pakistanis under Overseas Pakistanis Education Fund(OPEF)
SELECTION OF TRADE AND INVESTMENT OFFICERSFOR POSTING AT PAKISTAN`S TRADE MISSIONS ABROAD, 2019
Holiday Notice - Eid ul Fitr
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain closed on Tuesday 04 June 2019 and Wednesday 05 June 2019 on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr..........
Ramadan Timing of the High Commission
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will observe the following office timings during the month of Ramadan:.........
“NADRA Information Centres” are unauthorised entities
It has come to the notice of the Pakistan High Commission, London that some self-styled “NADRA Information Centres” are operating in various parts of the UK. The High Commission clarifies that these “NADRA Information.........
High Commission to conduct NADRA Surgery in Luton
To ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community, the High Commission for Pakistan in London regularly organizes visits of the NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London.........
Holidays Notice - Good Friday, Easter Monday
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain closed on the following dates:-..........
Applications invited for membership of Overseas Pakistanis Youth Council (OPYC)
The Government of Pakistan is in the process of launching the Overseas Pakistanis Youth Council (OPYC) under the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF). The purpose is to engage with the young Pakistanis settled abroad, and familiarize them with their culture and heritage..........
High Commission to conduct NADRA Surgery in Slough
To ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community, the High Commission for Pakistan in London regularly organizes visits of the NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London.........
Cleaner Vacancy Notice
The High Commission for Pakistan, Chancery Division, is looking for a suitable candidate to work as a Cleaner. The Candidate should be a legal resident of the UK and meet the following criteria for the job.......
Kashmir Day Holiday Announcement
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Bradford, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow will remain closed on Tuesday, 5 February 2019 on the occasion of Kashmir Day......
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High Commission to conduct NADRA Surgery in Woking
To ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community, the High Commission for Pakistan in London regularly organizes visits of the NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London.........
Holidays Notice
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Bradford, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow will remain closed on Tuesday & Wednesday, 25 & 26 December 2018, and Tuesday, 1 January 2019, on occasions of Birthday.....
High Commission starts Online Appointment System for Attestation
It has been observed that there is a long queue for Attestation at the Pakistan High Commission London every day. Resultantly, this makes hard for staff members to facilitate the public in scheduled time and proper manner. Therefore, the High Commission for Pakistan London has decided to........
SALE NOTICE FOR DIPLOMATIC VEHICLES
High Commission for Pakistan London announces the sale of following diplomatic vehicles......
Awareness on PTA Device Identification Registration
“NADRA Information Centres” are unauthorised entities
It has come to the notice of the Pakistan High Commission, London that some self-styled “NADRA Information Centres” are operating in various parts of the UK. The High Commission clarifies that these “NADRA Information Centres” are unauthorised entities, not sanctioned by the High Commission........
High Commission invites applications for conducting NADRA surgeries during the months of January, February and March 2019
To ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community, the High Commission for Pakistan in London regularly organizes visits of the NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London. The High Commission now plans to conduct NADRA surgeries during the months of January, February and March 2019........
Cleaner Vacancy Notice
The High Commission for Pakistan, Chancery Division, is looking for a suitable candidate to work as a Cleaner. The Candidate should be a legal resident of the UK and meet the following criteria.....
Public Notice from Election Commission
Admission of Foreign & Dual Nationality Holder Pakistani Students under self-finance scheme
Admission of Foreign & Dual Nationality Holder Pakistani Students under self-finance scheme for the session 2018-19 for BSc (Engineering) and Pharm-D are available. The last date for online submission of applications is 31st October 2018.........
Maintenance of High Commission's Main Telephone Exchange
A planned maintenance will be carried out for main telephone exchange of the Pakistan High Commission London on Thursday, 04 October 2018. As a result the telephone lines of the High Commission would remain closed from 1000-1530 hours.........
High Commission invites applications for conducting NADRA surgeries during the months of October, November and December 2018
To ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community, the High Commission for Pakistan in London regularly organizes visits of the NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London.........
ESTABLISHMENT OF PM-CJ FUND FOR DIAMER BASHA AND MOHMAND DAM
The Prime Minister has been pleased to call for the public donations for PM-CJ Fund for Diamer Basha And Mohmand Dam. The fund details are as under.........
Moharram-Ashura Holiday Notice
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain closed on Thursday, 20 September 2018 on the occasion of Moharram-Ashura, 10th of Muharram..........
High Commission to conduct NADRA Surgery in Crawley
To ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community, the High Commission for Pakistan in London regularly organizes visits of the NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London.........
Documents Attestation Service for Elderly British Pakistanis at Their Homes Starts from Today
Policy of Zero Tolerance Towards Illegal Migration
Press Release Guidelines for Overseas Voting in Urdu
Admissions of Foreign Students under Self Finance Scheme (SFS) for the Session 2018-19
INTERNET VOTING FOR OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS
On the directions of the Honourable Supreme Court of Pakistan, as per law, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is conducting overseas voting through Internet Voting Process in the upcoming bye-elections in 37 constituencies, scheduled........
Holidays Notice - Eid-Ul-Adha and Summer Bank Holiday
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain closed on Tuesday & Wednesday 21 & 22 August 2018 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha........
Holiday Notice - Independence Day
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain closed on Tuesday 14 August 2018 on the occasion of Independence Day........
H.E Sahebzada Ahmed Khan Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK invites the Pakistani community and friends of Pakistan to the National Flag Hosting Ceremony at Pakistan High Commission, London.
Flag Hoisting at the High Commission on 14 August 2018
To mark the Independence Day of Pakistan, a flag hoisting ceremony will be held at the Pakistan High Commission, London on 14 August 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Sahebzada Ahmed Khan, Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK, will hoist the Pakistani flag..........
High Commission to conduct NADRA Surgery in High Wycombe
To ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community, the High Commission for Pakistan in London regularly organizes visits of the NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London.........
Pakistan High Commission London opens Account for “Diamer Bhasha & Mohmand Dam Fund 2018”
In compliance with the order of the Honourable Supreme Court of Pakistan, the High Commission for Pakistan, London has opened an account, namely, “Diamer Bhasha & Mohmand Dam Fund 2018”, for the receipt of donations / Cash.........
Sale Notice for Diplomatic Vehicle
The High Commission for Pakistan London announces the sale of following diplomatic vehicle..........
Updated: Tax Amnesty for Undeclared Domestic Assets and Income and Foreign Assets
Government of Pakistan has announced two tax amnesty schemes, namely, Voluntary Declaration of Domestic Assets Act 2018 for undisclosed income and domestic assets and Foreign Assets (Declaration and Repatriation) Act, 2018. The deadline for availing of this opportunity is July 31st 2018........
BIDS ARE INVITED FOR THE REPAIR OF LIFT INSTALLED IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
High Commission invites applications for conducting NADRA surgeries during the months of July, August and September 2018
To ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community, the High Commission for Pakistan in London regularly organizes visits of the NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London.........
Holidays Notice - Eid-ul-Fitr
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain closed on Friday and Monday 15 &18 June 2018 respectively on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.........
Holidays Notice - Spring Bank Holiday
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain closed on Monday, 28 May 2018 on the Occasion of Spring Bank Holiday.........
Sale Notice for Diplomatic Vehicle
The High Commission for Pakistan London announces the sale of following diplomatic vehicle..........
Ramadan Timing of the High Commission
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will observe the following office hours during the month of Ramadan..........
High Commission to conduct NADRA Surgery in Luton
To ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community, the High Commission for Pakistan in London regularly organizes visits of the NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London.........
Early May Bank Holiday
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain closed on Monday, 07 May 2018 on the Occasion of May Day (Early May Bank Holiday)..........
High Commission to conduct NADRA Surgery in Slough
To ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community, the High Commission for Pakistan in London regularly organizes visits of the NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London.........
NADRA Fee for Overseas Pakistanis Reduced
The Government of Pakistan has downward revised the NADRA Card Fee with immediate effect. The new fee structure will come into force from 24th April 2018 as follows:- ......
Residential Apartment Repairing Tender
Bids are invited from reputable companies for the repair / renovation of residential apartment owned by Government of Pakistan.........
Expression of Interest Goverment of Punjab Human Organ Transplant
The Punjab Human Organ Transplant Authority (the Authority), constitued pursuant to section 8 of the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act,2010.........
Expression of Interest Goverment of Punjab
Goverment of Punjab, Livestock & Sairy Development Department invites Expression of Interest(EOI) for Hiting of Consultancy Firm / Consortium.........
Holidays Notice
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain closed on the following dates.....
Pakistan Day Flag Hoisting on 23 March 2018
To mark the Pakistan Day on 23 March, the Pakistan High Commission London has finalised the preparations. A large number of Pakistani community will witness the ceremony with traditional zeal.........
Holidays Notice
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain closed on the following date.....
Resumption of Pakistan Origin Cards (POCs) issuance
he Government of Pakistan has resumed the issuance of Pakistan Origin Cards (POCs) to foreign spouses of Pakistan nationals. POC holders can have their cards renewed as per past practice and previous.........
Flag Hoisting at the High Commission on 23 March 2018
To mark the Pakistan Day, a flag hoisting ceremony will be held at the Pakistan High Commission, London on 23 March 2018 at 9:45 a.m. H.E. Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK........
Invitation for Prequalification Ambulance Manufacturers Dealers
Pakistan is undertaking wide-ranging reforms to improve the healthcare servoces delivery especially in province of the punjab. As part of the reform serivces; the Goverment........
High Commission to conduct NADRA Surgery in Crawley
To ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community, the High Commission for Pakistan in London regularly organizes visits of the NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London.........
High Commission to conduct NADRA Surgery in Southall
To ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community, the High Commission for Pakistan in London regularly organizes visits of the NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London.........
Pakistan High Commission London to hold “Councillors Convention-2018” on 24 February 2018
The High Commission for Pakistan in London will hold the “Councillors Convention-2018” on Saturday, 24 February 2018. This is the 2nd Councillors Convention in London and is being organized after receiving positive feedback from the.........
Kashmir Day Holidays Notice
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Bradford, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow will remain closed on the following date........
Public Announcement
The telephone lines of the Call Centre are not functioning due to a technical fault. Please All complaints kindly be registered online at query cell.........
Bids are invited for clean drinking water infrastructure facilities in Punjab Province, Pakistan
Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Departmen (SHC&MED), Goverment of Punjab, Pakistan Request for proposal(s) outsourcing of Clinical Laboratories and Pathology Services.........
High Commission to conduct NADRA Surgery in Milton Keynes
To ensure effective delivery of Consular Services to the community, the High Commission for Pakistan in London regularly organizes visits of the NADRA Mobile Registration Team (MRT) to the surrounding areas of London.........
Vcancy Notice for Administrator Assistant in Birmingham
Consulate of Pakistan Birmingham, is looking for suitable candidate to work on the following post.........
Online Portal for Establishing a Platform to Communicate with the Public
In continuation of the High Commission's efforts to provide efficient and smooth consular services to the British Pakistani community and general public, the Mission has now developed an online portal for establishing a platform to communicate........
Holidays Notice
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Bradford, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow will remain closed on the following dates :-........
Bids are invited for the Comprehensive Insurance of Buildings owned by the High Commission
Request for proposal(s) outourcing of Clinical Laboratories and Pathology Services
Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Departmen (SHC&MED), Goverment of Punjab, Pakistan Request for proposal(s) outsourcing of Clinical Laboratories and Pathology Services.........
Vcancy Notice for Data Entry Operator
High Commission for Pakistan, London is looking for suitable candidate to work on the following post.........
Vcancy Notice for Administrator Assistant in Birmingham
Consulate of Pakistan Birmingham, is looking for suitable candidate to work on the following post.........
Holiday announcement on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Birmingham, Bradford, Glasgow and Manchester will remain closed on Tuesday, 30 November 2017 on the occasion.........
Expression of Interest (EOI)
Hiring Services of a Consultancy Firm for Third-Party Validation (TPV) of Prime Minister's National Health Program in Punjab Pakistan.........
Import Guidelines for UK
Investment Act Protection of Foreign Investment in Pakistan
An Act to provide for the promotion and protection of foreign private investment in Pakistan......
Separate Counters established for Senior Citizens/Physically Challenged Persons at the High Commission and its Sub-Missions
The Pakistan High Commission London is pleased to announce that in order to facilitate the Senior Citizens/Physically Challenged Persons, separate counters have been established for all. .........
Attractive Investment Opportunity in It Sector Of Pakistan
The Information Technology Parks projects have been conceptualizes as a result of insights and collective research conducted........
Important Notice for Pakistani Community
The High Commission cautions the community against fake NADRA Mobile Team
It has come to the notice of the Pakistan High Commission London that an advertisement, carrying the logo of the Government of Pakistan, is being circulated among the.......
The High Commission for Pakistan, London will remain closed from 06-08 July 2016 (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday), on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. During the holidays, however, emergency......
To celebrate the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr with the Pakistani community in the UK, H.E. Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK, and Begum High Commissioner are holding an Open House......
Addmission of Pak. Origin Students in Professional Institutions of Pakistan.
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its Sub-Missions at Bradford, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow will remain closed from 6th to 8th July 2016 (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) on the occasion......
Bank Holiday Announcement
The High Commission for Pakistan, London and its sub-missions in Manchester, Bradford, Birmingham and Glasgow will remain closed on Monday 30 May, 2016, on Bank Holiday Monday.....
Mehfil-e-Mushaira at the High Commission to pay tributes to Allama Iqbal on 21 April 2016
In order to pay tributes to our National Poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal, an Urdu Mushaira is being organized on the eve of his death anniversary, at Pakistan High Commission London on 21 April 2016, from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. As well, the purpose of the event is to help....
“NADRA Advice Bureaus” are unauthorised entities
It has come to the notice of the Pakistan High Commission London that some recently established self-styled “NADRA Advice Bureaus”are charging money from the applicants for helping them submit their Online NADRA Applications......
MRP (Machine Readable Passport) facility at Consulate of Pakistan Glasgow
MRP (Machine Readable Passport) at Glasgow Consulate now started. Application are being accepted from all Walk-in applicants (as per requirements already detailed in the Website) and no prior appointments is........
Pakistan High Commission London to hold Second Councillors Convention on 12 December 2015 at Bradford
The High Commission for Pakistan in London is organising the “Second Councillors Convention” in Bradford on 12 December 2015 Encouraged by the success and positive feedback from the....
Pakistan High Commission London to hold Candle Light Vigil in memory of Peshawar School martyrs on 16 December 2015
On 16 December 2014, 148 innocent children, including teachers, at Army Public School Peshawar were mercilessly martyred by terrorists in a....
Office Hours during the month of Ramadan
The High Commission for Pakistan London and its Sub-Missions at Bradford, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow
will observe the following office hours during the month of Ramadan.......
Manual hand written passports to phase out by November 2015
According to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), all member states have been asked to replace their Manual / Hand written passport with Machine Readable Passport (MRP) before 24 November 2015........
Pakistan High Commission and its Consulates to open on second Saturday of every month for Consular Services
In pursuance of the Prime Minister’s direction to facilitate the Pakistani community members, the High Commissioner has decided to keep the High Commission open on every second Saturday of.......
Monday to Friday
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