Pakistan High Commission welcomes business delegation from Pakistan in London

Tuesday, 21 February 2012 18:56

LONDON: With an aim to strengthen academic and trade relationships between UK and Pakistan, the British Council and the UKTI teams in Pakistan, have jointly launched a project called the "Corporate Initiative" to bridge the gap between UK universities, Pakistani students and potential employers in Pakistan.

This initiative will open new doors for graduates and employers alike. Graduates can find job opportunities that match their skill sets and companies stand to benefit from the high standards and competence of UK qualified graduates.

This new project will not only help in controlling the brain drain from Pakistan but also strengthen trade ties between Pakistan and the UK.

The networking event at the Pakistan High Commission in London was to initiate business and trade partnerships. The event was well attended by the business community in London in particular UK businesses interested to invest in Pakistan.

His Excellency the Pakistani High Commissioner Wajid Shams-ul-Hassan opened his speech by saying: "British Council has surprised me," and went on say that he was not aware of the profile of British Council's work.

He praised the British Council for initiating the "Corporate Initiative" and appreciated the Pakistani business community for their efforts to tackle the issue of employability of Pakistani students studying in UK universities.

At the event Pippa Greenslade, from the British Council, London, also reinforced the importance of such initiatives and hoped that long term sustainable relationships between UK and Pakistan will emerge from this effort.