Foreign Office investigates reports British woman killed in Pakistan
May 5, 2021, 10:17 am

Foreign Office investigates reports British woman killed in Pakistan

Police on patrol in Lahore where a British women has reportedly been killed.

Authorities in Lahore yet to confirm details but police officer told local press she was killed by four men

The Foreign Office is understood to be investigating reports that a British woman has been killed in Lahore, Pakistan.

The woman reportedly travelled to the country for a friend’s wedding.

Authorities in Lahore have yet to confirm details, but a police officer told local reporters that a group of four men broke into the woman’s rented home and killed her.

An officer, named only as Qasim, was quoted by the Jam Press news agency as saying: “We have launched an investigation into every aspect of the murder. More facts will come to light after the autopsy and forensic report.”

A source said Foreign Office officials were investigating the reports of her death. They said: “We are supporting the woman’s family and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.”

source: Matthew Weaver

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”

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Foreign Office investigates reports British woman killed in Pakistan

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