‘Travel agents’ tempt students seeking UK visas

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Oct 252009
 

* Agent claims recent relaxation in visa rules makes it ideal time to obtain student visa
* Another claims anyone, regardless of age, can obtain visa
* British High Commission spokesman suggests applicants seek guidance from websites, not agents

By Nauman Tasleem

LAHORE: Following the recent relaxation in the UK’s rules for issuing student visas, “travel agents” have started advertising their services to attract students wishing to obtain visas, while a British High Commission (BHC) spokesman has said it is working closely with Pakistani officials to address migration/visa-related issues. Continue reading »

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ISLAMABAD: British Council opens Chevening Scholarship for applications

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Sep 252009
 

Associated Press of Pakistan, 24th September 2009

The British Council has opened British Chevening Scholarship for enabling future leaders, decision-makers and opinion formers from around the world to become familiar with the UK to gain new skills, or update current professional skills. The last date for submission of forms is Sunday, October 4th 2009. The Chevening programme currently provides around 2,300 new scholarships each year for postgraduate studies or research at UK institutions of higher education. Continue reading »

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UK Visa: Student tier 4 applicants – Sponsor Register.

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Aug 282009
 

Student tier 4 visa applicants should ensure their chosen institution is on the tier 4 Sponsor Register when they submit their visa application. Applications made to attend institutions that have been suspended from the register will not be considered whilst the institution is under review. If you have a visa letter that you got before your approved education provider’s licence was suspended, and you have already been Continue reading »

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LAHORE: Five get Chevening Scholarship award letters

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Aug 182009
 

THE British Council Pakistan gave away award letters for postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom (UK) under the British Chevening Scholarship Programme to five successful candidates in a ceremony at the British Council here on Monday

David Martin, Country Director, British Council Pakistan, presented the scholarship award letters to Marryam Khan, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, Fatima Inayat, Goldsmith College, University of London, Beenish Mahmood, Goldsmith College, University of London, Abbas Ali Babar, University of Nottingham, Shagufta Zareen, Queen Mary University of London.
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Lahoris refused visas for Glasgow

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Aug 132009
 

LAHORE: The UK Border Agency is said to have turned down up to 65 visa applications from three separate groups from Lahore planning to visit Glasgow. About half were members of the Patiala Pipe Band, based in Lahore, who were due to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships this weekend. Others were from the Lahore district government and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce. Lahore has been twinned with Glasgow since 2006. Hanzala Malik, executive member for international affairs at the Glasgow City Council pointed out that most of those refused entry had visited Scotland before. Continue reading »

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Britain launches points-based system to ‘earn’ citizenship

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Aug 102009
 

ANNA TOMFORDE

The British government has come up with a new idea on how to tailor citizenship to political loyalty and the country’s economic needs. Under a new points system, an applicant’s skills and respect for British values will count in his/her favour, while those showing an “active disregard” for these values will be penalised by having points taken away.
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Islamabad: HEC comes up with 1,500 scholarships

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Aug 102009
 

By Jamila Achakzai
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has planned 1,500 scholarships for meritorious students wanting to pursue higher education in nursing and midwifery.

This was announced by HEC In-charge Shehnaz Wazir Ali at a seminar on ‘Making a Difference: Image Building of Nursing & Midwifery Professionals’ at the National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS). Continue reading »

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Islamabad: British Council holds event for UK-bound students

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Aug 082009
 

UK-bound students got a lively pre-departure informational event organized by the British Council and sponsored by Etihad Airways and Gerry’s Travels in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.

The event was held to brief students on what to expect from their time spent living and studying in the UK as university students, said a statement issued here on Friday. Continue reading »

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