London: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with the delegation of senior office bearers of PML-N UK led by President UK chapter, Ahsan Dar.
Ishaq Dar appreciated the united front posed by Pakistani diaspora in the UK during operation Bunyanun Marsoos. He said that overseas Pakistanis are the asset of Pakistan.
The DPM/FM apprised the delegation about measures taken by the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for facilitation of diaspora abroad. He particularly mentioned inauguration of Land Record Services - enabling British Pakistanis to securely access/manage Punjab property records (Fard, e-Girdawari, deeds) remotely, via blockchain technology; and the One Window Passport System - cutting processing time to 10 mins/application.
Ishaq Dar also informed about his official meetings with British leadership during his visit to the UK that would further strengthen bilateral ties between Pakistan and the UK.
PML-N delegation congratulated Ishaq Dar on the success of Marqa-e-Haq and on his effective diplomatic efforts to bring Pakistan's case to the international community.
Meanwhile Ishaq Dar had a breakfast meeting with Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, in London on Tuesday.
The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister congratulated her on her appointment as the seventh Secretary-General of the Commonwealth and welcomed her leadership.
Reflecting on their earlier discussion at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister emphasized Pakistan's deep commitment to the Commonwealth as a founding member and reaffirmed its steadfast support for the organization. He expressed confidence in the Commonwealth's role as a vital platform for fostering shared values and building consensus among member states.
The DPM/FM assured the Secretary-General of Pakistan's strong commitment to the Commonwealth's Sustainable Development and Connectivity agendas. He underscored Pakistan's intent to play a more active role in promoting intra-Commonwealth trade and development. Additionally, he underscored Pakistan's acute vulnerability to climate change and sought the Commonwealth's support in addressing this pressing challenge.
Underscoring Pakistan's leadership in youth and gender initiatives, the DPM/FM noted Pakistan's co-chairmanship of the Commonwealth Youth Task Force and its role in modernising the Commonwealth Youth Programme. He also expressed pride in Pakistan's role as host of the Secretariat of the Commonwealth Asia Youth Alliance. He appreciated the Commonwealth's support for Pakistani youth and hailed the recent signing of the landmark Letter of Intent between the Prime Minister's Youth Programme, the Commonwealth Secretariat, and the British Esports Federation to collaboratively develop a vibrant Esports ecosystem in Pakistan.
Ishaq Dar praised the Secretary-General's efforts in formulating the 2025-2030 Commonwealth Strategic Plan and offered Pakistan's full cooperation in advancing the shared goals of development, democracy, and resilience.
He also conveyed a warm invitation for Secretary General to visit Islamabad at her earliest convenience.