ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met senior British Home Office officials in London and pressed for the extradition of individuals wanted in Pakistan. He presented a comprehensive dossier to support the request. Officials said the documents included evidence gathered through recent investigations. Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the UK, Dr Mohammad Faisal, also attended the meeting.
Focus on Strengthening Cooperation
Earlier, British High Commissioner Jane Marriott met Naqvi to review Pak-UK relations. They discussed security cooperation and the repatriation of Pakistanis living illegally in the UK. The discussion also highlighted Pakistan’s demand for the swift extradition of Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja. Both sides then agreed to improve coordination on legal matters.
Evidence Shared With British Officials
Moreover, Naqvi told the British envoy that Pakistan has formally submitted its request for the extradition of the two men. He said both individuals face multiple charges and continue to engage in activities that require urgent legal action. He added that they have circulated misinformation abroad. Pakistan also shared what it describes as solid evidence to support its case.
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Acting US Ambassador Natalie A. Baker and Minister of State for Education Wajiha Qamar inaugurated a new building of the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) in Islamabad. It marked a major milestone in the U.S.-Pakistan educational partnership. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright program in Pakistan.
Designed to serve as a central U.S.-supported resource for learning and exchange, the new USEFP building is a five-story, 9,755-square-meter complex which will expand access to educational resources, empower Pakistani students and educators, and foster innovation.
By bringing together EducationUSA advising services, a Lincoln Corner, training spaces, and public programs under one roof, the building will equip Pakistan’s next generation with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a global economy.
