Rehman_Malik_APP_1_670
Interior Minister Rehman Malik — APP File Photo

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Monday said that Pakistan has rendered a lots of sacrifices in the war against terrorism and the international community should acknowledge its contribution.

He was talking to his British counterpart Theresa May who met with the minister in London. Rehman Malik said he has discussed mutual interest issues including elimination of terrorism, human trafficking, eradication of narcotics, visa issues of overseas Pakistanis, border management, improving the performance of Pakistani police and imparting training.

He said that Pakistan and the UK are jointly working against terrorism and that cooperation will continue in future as well.

Rehman Malik said that the UK will also provide assistance for training and improving performance of Pakistan police. He said that during the meeting he also raised the issue of problems being faced by Pakistani prisoners in UK jails.

Theresa May said that UK appreciate the efforts of Pakistan in war against terrorism. She said that the UK was also working with Pakistan on the issues of illegal immigration and forced marriages.

Opinion

Editorial

Budget presser
14 Jun, 2026

Budget presser

OFFICIAL post-budget media briefings in Pakistan are carefully choreographed affairs, full of reassuring phrases ...
Muharram precautions
14 Jun, 2026

Muharram precautions

WITH Muharram due to start next week, the authorities have already begun annual exercises to ensure that the ...
Blood bequests
14 Jun, 2026

Blood bequests

WORLD Blood Donor Day offers a moment of “gratitude, advocacy and renewed commitment” for thalassaemia patients...
Sustainable path?
Updated 13 Jun, 2026

Sustainable path?

The FY27 budget is the first clear signal that the government is ready to transition from stabilisation to growth.
Prioritising education
13 Jun, 2026

Prioritising education

THOUGH the improvement in the country’s literacy rate may be slight, as highlighted by the Economic Survey, it ...
Poverty’s rise
13 Jun, 2026

Poverty’s rise

AS attention turns to the government’s plans for the coming fiscal year, one set of figures deserves particular...