UK announces £3.5m humanitarian aid for Balochistan
Funds will be used to help in recovery from Covid-19 pandemic
British High Commissioner Christian Turner says he was blown away by the natural beauty of northern Pakistan. PHOTO: EXPRESS
ISLAMABAD:
British High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr Christian Turner announced £3.5 million UK humanitarian aid for Balochistan during his first visit to Quetta on Thursday, said a statement issued here.
The aid will help over 41,000 women and children get vital nutrients, through a therapeutic food programme, according to the statement. It will support community outreach workers to identify and help malnourished children, pregnant women and new mothers.
British envoy praises Pak Army’s role in Afghan peace
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December 18, 2020
RAWALPINDI: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Dr Christian Turner on Thursday met Chief of Army Staff Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and praised the Army’s role in the Afghan peace process, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release.
According to ISPR, British High Commissioner Dr Turner, called on the Army chief. Matters of mutual interest and overall regional security situation were discussed during the meeting. “The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan Army’s role in Afghan peace process and maintaining peace and stability in the region,” the ISPR added.
UK High Commissioner lauds Pakistan Army’s role in Afghan peace process, regional stability
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Thursday Dec 17, 2020
UK Commissioner to Pakistan Dr Christian Turner meets Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, December 17, 2020. ISPR/Handout via Geo.tv
RAWALPINDI: The British Commissioner Dr Christian Turner called on Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa here in the city, the military s media wing said Thursday.
In its statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the two discussed matters of mutual interest and the overall regional security situation . The visiting dignitary appreciated Pakistan Army’s role in the Afghan peace process and maintaining peace and stability in the region, the ISPR added.