PM lauds role of overseas Pakistanis in UK

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday honored the contributions of overseas Pakistanis to the United Kingdom, estimating that two million British citizens of Pakistani origin are making significant impacts across various fields in the UK. This was during a ceremony at the British High Commission to mark the 77th birthday of Britain’s King Charles III.

The Prime Minister emphasized the proactive role of the Pakistani diaspora in fostering the enduring friendship between Pakistan and the UK, and praised King Charles III for his distinguished service, describing him as an inspiration to many. Sharif also acknowledged the British government's and High Commissioner Jane Marriott's condolences for recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan, stressing that terrorism poses a severe threat to global peace.

He mentioned his personal involvement in the King's coronation and a phone call with the monarch, underscoring the Royal Family's commitment to enhancing the Pakistan-UK partnership. Sharif invited King Charles III and Queen Camilla to visit Pakistan soon. At the ceremony, High Commissioner Marriott expressed condolences over the attacks, reaffirming the UK's support for Pakistan, and highlighted the strong bilateral ties, with 15 British MPs of Pakistani descent serving in the UK Parliament, including Shabana Mahmood, the first Muslim woman appointed as the United Kingdom's Home Secretary. She also noted the trade relationship between the two countries, worth £5.5 billion each year.