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Banned Pakistani Film, Javed Iqbal: The Untold Story Of A Serial Killer, To World Premiere As Opening Film Of UK Asian Film Festival 2022
Banned, Pakistani film, Javed Iqbal: The Untold Story Of A Serial Killer, will receive its World Premiere as the Opening Gala at the 24th, UK Asian Film Festival – the world’s longest running South Asian film...2022-04-01 2217 0 -
Shortage of newsprint in Sri Lankan newspapers as the economic crisis worsens
Two prominent Sri Lankan newspapers are stopping print editions due to a paucity of paper, their owner stated. The 22 million-strong South Asian nation is in the midst of its biggest economic crisis since gaining independence...2022-04-01 2012 0 -
Price hikes for fuel in Sri Lanka as the country’s economy sputters
One of Sri Lanka’s largest fuel suppliers has raised the price of gasoline by about 20%, the second such increase in as many weeks, as the country struggles to buy oil because of a lack of...2022-03-30 1544 0 -
Commonwealth Day celebrated in Ashgabat
On 14 March 2022, Commonwealth Day, the Ambassadors of the UK, Pakistan and Malaysia in Ashgabat joined together to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee, and the 70th anniversary of her role as Head of the Commonwealth....2022-03-17 2308 0 -
PM call with the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani
The Prime Minister spoke to the Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on 14th March. They shared their horror at the conflict and humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine. The Prime Minister welcomed Qatar’s support...2022-03-15 1480 0 -
Emergency support put in place for Ukrainian nationals entering the UK with their pets
Refugees fleeing Ukraine can bring pets with them when coming to the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency providing quick approvals to expedite emergency licence process Government covering the costs of any necessary stays in quarantine...2022-03-15 1485 0 -
How Birmingham can help make a difference to those fleeing Ukraine
As people around the world watch what’s happening in Ukraine, Birmingham’s communities are coming together to support international appeals and efforts to help those fleeing war. One of the best ways to help is by donating...2022-03-09 1157 0 -
UK-India innovation centre kick-starts sustainable cooling journey
University of Birmingham experts are joining the Government of Telangana State to create a ‘hot spot’ for sustainable cooling innovation – to accelerate the deployment of energy-efficient refrigeration for food and vaccine supply chains across India....2022-03-05 996 0 -
Haiti earthquake survivors can rebuild their lives and access safe drinking water thanks to Freemasons
Hundreds of families badly affected by the recent earthquake in Haiti will be able to will be able to recover from the tragedy and access clean, safe drinking water thanks to a grant of £25,000 from the Freemasons...2022-02-20 2031 0 -
Tech start-up gets virtual business boost in Dubai
The University of Birmingham Dubai has teamed up with a technology start-up to give a young entrepreneur the chance to create a Virtual Reality (VR) teaching experience based on the science of Birmingham’s Nobel Prize winners....2022-02-18 2439 0