In pictures: Britain's Duke and Duchess given a royal welcome on maiden Pakistan visit
From meeting the PM to visiting the mountainous north, Prince William and Kate have spent a busy two days in Pakistan.
They've been in the country for only two days, but Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton's maiden visit to Pakistan has been a whirlwind of activity.
After landing in Islamabad to a red-carpet welcome, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent their first full day in Pakistan visiting a girl's college in the capital and the Margalla Hills, and later meeting President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan at their official residences. In the evening, they mingled with the who's who of the country's political, entertainment and business spheres at a reception in Islamabad.
On Wednesday, the royal couple flew to Chitral and visited the foothills of the Hindu Kush mountain range to witness the effects of climate change. They also experienced the culture of the Kalash people during a visit to their native area.
Below is a pictorial account of Prince William and Kate's journey in Pakistan so far.
Header image: Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visit a settlement of the Kalash people in Chitral on Wednesday. — Reuters
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Oct 16, 2019 10:35pm
Well done, awesome coverage. Pakistan Zindabad, Britain Paindabad!!! William and Kate rule!!!!
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Oct 16, 2019 11:02pm
Delighted to see them delighted
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Oct 16, 2019 11:06pm
Amazing pics!
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Oct 16, 2019 11:15pm
Wonderful pictures.They have shown deep respect for the Nation of Pakistan by wearing Pakistani clothes on this occasion.May your trip be a memorable one.
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Oct 16, 2019 11:30pm
awesome pictures. beautiful
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Oct 16, 2019 11:42pm
William & Kate are down to earth like Late Princess Diana herself. This visit will improve Pakistan's image abroad and will help tourism.
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Oct 16, 2019 11:47pm
The pictures are simply amazing!
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Oct 16, 2019 11:52pm
Where is our First Lady?
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Oct 17, 2019 12:29am
Marvellous.Promoting real image of our country.Well done, Dawn.com, by collecting images taken by wire agency.Even we could not afford fair and transport to go to northern places.Awsome!
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Oct 17, 2019 01:16am
Nice visit.
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Oct 17, 2019 01:17am
Wonderful photos of Pakistan, especially the children! The British royal couple is gorgeous!
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Oct 17, 2019 01:20am
Great to have the Royal guests in Pakistan!
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Oct 17, 2019 01:37am
Wonderful images as usual, Thanks
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Oct 17, 2019 01:54am
Rickshawala weaing a tie? Should have worn a national dress. Anyway, Nice pictures. Well done Dawn.
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Oct 17, 2019 03:16am
The first picture is breath taking! Kate and William sitting with Chitrali children. Delighted to have this stunning couple in the most hospitable country!
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Oct 17, 2019 04:00am
Wonderful seeing the delightful pictures۔ Hope William and Kate are enjoying their stay in Pakistan۔ Coming to Pakistan at times like these is special and we acknowledge their courage and friendship۔ We want them to know that Pak people love them and they are always welcome as our honoured guests۔
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Oct 17, 2019 06:10am
Very well and extensive coverage to the royal couple in Pakistan. Thoroughly enjoyed the coverage they had received whilst in Pakistan. Hope their visit will have a lasting impact within and around the world and will also leave a positive image of Pakistan all over the world.
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Oct 17, 2019 06:46am
Nice photographs.
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Oct 17, 2019 07:54am
Great photography
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Oct 17, 2019 07:57am
So happy to see them, and they having a good time in Pakistan.
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Oct 17, 2019 08:01am
It is a pleasure to see the beautiful Royal couple in Pakistan - from USA
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Oct 17, 2019 08:49am
@Abbas Khan, He is not a real rickshaywala, he is probably one of the govt. employee or an official. What is with this national dress talk? when Gandhi wore dhoti it was a way to fight for freedom now we can wear dresses that are more practical such as western dress. Shirt and pant.
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Oct 17, 2019 09:21am
The princess refreshes us the memories of great Lady Diana by wearing cultural dresses here in Pakistan.
But Diana was one of her kind having extremely kind, melted- heart and a supporter of weak and downtrodden in the society.
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Oct 17, 2019 09:31am
it's been a pleasure to see Prince William and duchess Kate William happy and joyful in Pakistan, we want strong ties with Britain forever,love to see their happy faces and they are always welcome with the depth of our hearts!
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Oct 17, 2019 09:33am
Great pictures.
I also like how this article is presented.
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Oct 17, 2019 09:48am
Beautiful photography. Mesmerizing locales.
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Oct 17, 2019 10:03am
I hope they are having a good time here. meeting the hospitable people of Pakistan.
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Oct 17, 2019 10:09am
Excellent
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Oct 17, 2019 10:12am
PM's Current Wife, Did anyone see her around ?
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Oct 17, 2019 10:12am
@Jamil Soomro, New York City, - What are "Pakistani" clothes ? Didn't these clothes exist before 1947 ?
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Oct 17, 2019 10:19am
Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in Pakistan was obviously a very great thing for the country where even 10 of SriLanka's top cricketers refused to play. Good Optics for projecting the brighter side of the country.
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Oct 17, 2019 11:10am
Thank you, your Royal Highnesses for adorning our country by visiting it.
And good on Imran Khan for showing our cultural hospitality to them. If you look at the pictures where they're meeting our Prime Minister, it would show how comfortable the Duke and Duchess are in the presence of Imran Khan, this is of course is possible through his previous affinity with the British royals. Britishers were once his in-laws, and he's a friend of the Royal family. So that connection can certainly bring the much needed softness in Pakistan and UK relations. After all, the Duke and Duchess are the next in line King and Queen of Britain.
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Oct 17, 2019 11:41am
@Rani, Exactly where its your own First Lady?
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Oct 17, 2019 11:57am
Wonderful to see the royal couple Prince William and Duchess Catherine with the beautiful people of Pakistan . The pictures were all so lovely. Greetings from Arizona.
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Oct 17, 2019 02:05pm
More such visits should be arranged which will help to improve country's image and create a positive vibe.
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Oct 17, 2019 02:36pm
Fantastic pics.
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Oct 17, 2019 02:50pm
@Rani are you asking about Year 2019 wife? Maybe he must have got confused before leaving home.
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Oct 17, 2019 04:09pm
Dazzling pictures, beautiful happy faces and the warmth of having good time. Happy to see them happy. I love you Pakistan.
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Oct 17, 2019 05:42pm
@FerozZahir, doesnt matter.
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Oct 17, 2019 05:44pm
@Sooraj, They are wearing Pakistani designers and hence Pakistani dresses.
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Oct 17, 2019 07:36pm
Slavery is the word writ large across any nation that celebrates a couple of no good royalty, known for nothing but accidental birth, deigning to visit mere mortals, most of whom work hard to put food on the table. Shame on us.
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Oct 17, 2019 11:47pm
@Rani, Parda
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