Summary
- UK Minister lauds Pakistan’s role in US-Iran peace dealUnited Kingdom Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Hamish Falconer has praised Pakistan’s role in facilitating recent US-Iran understanding, describing it as a contribution that has projected the country as a “champion of global peace.” He made the remarks during a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad.
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan is taking strict action against illegal migration and human smuggling.
- On regional security, Naqvi said terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory continue to pose challenges for Pakistan.
UK Minister lauds Pakistan’s role in US-Iran peace dealUnited Kingdom Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Hamish Falconer has praised Pakistan’s role in facilitating recent US-Iran understanding, describing it as a contribution that has projected the country as a “champion of global peace.”
He made the remarks during a meeting with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Islamabad. The statement was issued through an official handout after the meeting.
Falconer appreciated what he described as Pakistan’s constructive and proactive diplomatic engagement in supporting regional stability. He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir had played an important role in promoting peace efforts.
The meeting covered Pakistan-UK bilateral relations and the broader security situation in the region.
Senior Pakistani and British officials also attended the session, including federal ministers, the British High Commissioner Jane Marriott, and senior representatives of security and law enforcement agencies.
Both sides reviewed cooperation in key areas including counter-terrorism, illegal migration, institutional collaboration, and police training.
Officials agreed to further strengthen joint efforts in these sectors. They also discussed expanding training programs and operational coordination between law enforcement agencies.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan is taking strict action against illegal migration and human smuggling. He highlighted the role of ongoing capacity-building initiatives, including the “Upskill” project, in improving institutional performance.
He also stressed the need to address issues related to fraudulent student visa applications. Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in this area.
On regional security, Naqvi said terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory continue to pose challenges for Pakistan. He urged Afghan authorities to ensure that their soil is not used for cross-border attacks.
The UK minister also held separate meetings with Pakistan’s foreign affairs and finance leadership during his visit to Islamabad earlier in the week.
Officials said both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening long-term bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in security, governance, and institutional development.
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