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Chevening scholarship quota for Pakistan quadrupled

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ISLAMABAD: The British High Commission on Tuesday held a pre-departure ceremony for 73 Pakistani students selected to pursue a master’s degree in the UK under Chevening scholarships. There has been 400 per cent increase in the Chevening scholarships for Pakistanis this year as last year, 17 students were awarded scholarships. “Pakistan remains one of the […]


UK opposes curbs on Jang, Geo

Pakistan Press Foundation

ISLAMABAD: The British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Philip Barton, says the United Kingdom is a firm believer in the freedom of press and opposes curbs on Jang, Geo or any other newspaper or channel. Barton, who had gone to London in connection with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to London, returned to Islamabad on Tuesday […]