Clara Strandhoj @CStrandhoj_FCDO Twitter profile

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

21 days

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: Pakistani mangoes are out of this world. White Chaunsas from South Punjab - what a treat…

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1 year

Amazing match 🏏 I confess I was cheering for the Afghans - such an amazing chase, and their supporters were just so joyful! But now all attention turns to supporting the Pakistan team tomorrow against Bangladesh @TheRealPCB #PAKvBAN

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

8 months

After just 3 hours outside in November, I had severe chest pain and I had to spend a whole day inside to recover. Lahoris are breathing these toxins every day. We need to address the causes in the transport sector - the fuel and vehicles that are simply not fit for purpose.

Caroline Davies

@caroline_gm_d

8 months

Smog in Lahore - Pakistan’s second biggest city has some of the world’s worst air quality Our latest @BBCNews TikTok from the city With @mkdayankhan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

What a nail-biter! Proud to be the lone England supporter screaming from the box - but a well-deserved victory to Pakistan. Thanks again to @TheRealPCB for putting on a show - and to my colleagues for the diplomatic shirt… #UKSePK #PakvsEng2022 #eksaath4cricket @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Thrilled to welcome my parents to Lahore! They are already having a fantastic time. We’ve been to Wagah, seen a @thePSLt20 match and had excellent food at Spice Bazaar. Of course a trip to the Walled City is on the cards. What else should I show them?! Recommendations welcome!

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@CStrandhoj_FCDO

6 months

As #PSL2024 launches, no prizes for guessing who I’m supporting. It helps that they’re the reigning champs 😉 @lahoreqalandars I know you’ll do us proud!! Kyunke Lahore Lahore aye!

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Today marks 1 year in #Lahore . What an amazing experience so far. Thank you, Lahore, for the incredible welcome, and for your generosity in teaching me about this wonderful place. Looking forward to another year building the UK-Pakistan partnership in Punjab!

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@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Thrilled that 🥭 season isn’t over yet! My first time trying Anwar Ratol - pinch them to soften them, take off the end and you can suck the mango out the top! A richer flavour than chaunsa. Not my most dignified moment at the office but it sure was fun… @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Just had my first ever 🇵🇰 mango. Been looking forward to this since September - and was not disappointed! Feel as if I have never truly had 🥭 before. Fruit in Pakistan has been a true highlight and I look forward to the summer selection - recs welcome! @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

3 months

One of the most beautiful spots in Lahore.

Jane Marriott

@JaneMarriottUK

3 months

Lahore Lahore aye! Will never tire of this stunning view of Badshahi Mosque.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

9 months

Lahore uniform this time of year. AQI 475 as per my monitor, beyond hazardous. This is a health crisis we need to tackle now. Pleased to see CM @MohsinnaqviC42 identify transport sector as key emitter - bad fuel, bad engines, too many vehicles on the roads not fit for purpose.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Always lovely to see visitors enjoying Old Lahore - and the new High Commissioner is of course no different! A privilege to have such incredible sites right on our doorstep.

UK in Pakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰

@ukinpakistan

1 year

Lahore Lahore hai! ♥️

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Pleased to host my first ever iftar! It was a privilege to share the evening with my team and our wonderful guests. Thanks all for joining us to celebrate this holy month #RamzanMubarak @ukinpakistan 🇬🇧 🇵🇰

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

These remarkable women are driving change across human rights, education, climate change, digital rights…you name it. A pleasure to introduce @JaneMarriottUK to these fantastic civil society leaders @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Walked past this in Mall 1 - it’s like they were waiting for me! 😉 Anyone know what is going to pop up here?? 🇬🇧 🇵🇰

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

9 months

Pleased to mark HM the King’s 75th birthday in Lahore last night - an event that put climate action front and centre. Thank you to our partners for showcasing UK-supported solutions - anyone else get a ride in the e-rickshaw? @ukinpakistan #climatepehlay

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@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Fantastic to watch the @lahoreqalandars smash the @MultanSultans - with help from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 player @sambillings ! Though, as 🇬🇧representative to Punjab more broadly, perhaps I shouldn’t take sides? 😉 Congrats again to @TheRealPCB for delivering this outstanding @thePSLt20 series.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Today I joined millions of Muslims in 🇵🇰&around the 🌍 in fasting for Ramzan. I really enjoyed this opportunity for self-restraint and reflection - and especially enjoyed breaking the fast and celebrating in spectacular fashion with friends 😉 @ukinpakistan

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@CStrandhoj_FCDO

6 months

Think some of my colleagues have forgotten that I am the Punjab Representative - if I say we’re supporting the @lahoreqalandars , that’s who we’re supporting…! But if you want to be on the losing side, that’s up to you 🤷🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️ @thePSLt20 @ukinpakistan

Zoë Ware

@ZWareFCDO

6 months

After visiting the beautiful City of Saints, I’m fully behind the mighty @MultanSultans for PSL 2024! Boys, better have some halwa and gear up.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

9 months

A privilege to lay a wreath in Lahore to mark this Remembrance Day, where we honour those in the UK and across the Commonwealth who have fought and died in wars to protect our freedoms. @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

6 months

You may see some tension in the British High Commission team this weekend - don’t worry @ADalgleish01 , we’ll play nice… (maybe…) @ukinpakistan @lahoreqalandars @thePSLt20

Andrew Dalgleish

@ADalgleish01

6 months

Home pride for #PSL2024 ! I'm supporting the original PSL champions, @IsbUnited Chalo Isloo, third time's a charm!

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

7 months

Diplomat or engineer? 🤔 UK-funded Atlas Solar project was truly inspiring - did you know Pakistan has enough solar potential to meet ALL its energy needs? It’s sustainable - AND it’s cheap. Let’s get more land and more investment dedicated to solar projects! @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

8 months

It was a privilege to visit the Christian community in Jaranwala - especially in the lead-up to Christmas.

UK in Pakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰

@ukinpakistan

8 months

Our team visited leaders of the Christian community in Jaranwala to show solidarity as they rebuild.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

18 days

Trying the iconic chumpe (lamb chops) from Cafe Nishat on the outskirts of the Old City. Absolutely divine.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

21 days

@HCKingFCDO @ukinpakistan Think you’re in the minority in this crowd, Harriet! Though I’m always happy to do an evidence-based survey…

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@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

We say we want to increase 🇬🇧 🇵🇰 trade - here is concrete action to make that happen. Check out the Developing Countries Trading Scheme and how it can help make our bilateral trade more competitive 👇👇👇

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@ukinpakistan

1 year

📢 A new UK initiative will help boost trade with Pakistan. The Developing Countries Trading Scheme will provide tariff reductions and simpler terms of trade to Pakistan and 64 other countries. 🇬🇧🇵🇰 🧵

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

9 months

Great to join @PnD_Punjab as Chief Guest to discuss how Pakistan needs to approach its climate finance needs - and how the UK is supporting. Fantastic to see private & public sector discussing solutions together - this partnership is crucial #ClimatePehlay @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

8 months

One of the joys of being a British diplomat in Pakistan is how passionately friends and colleagues speak about the UK. When you’re far from home, it’s a treat to hear so much fondness for it, and realise that for all those who have worked or studied there, it is their home too.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Fantastic to meet some of our @CheveningFCDO Alumni at our Iftar - thank you to all my colleagues and friends who have been so generous in sharing their experiences of Ramadan with me. @ChevPakistan 🇬🇧 🇵🇰

UK in Pakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰

@ukinpakistan

1 year

🇬🇧 @CStrandhoj_FCDO talks about her 1st fast & Ramadan in 🇵🇰 at the @CheveningFCDO Alumni Iftar in Lahore! @ChevPakistan @CAA_Pak #Chevening #Ramadan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

9 months

Thank you for coming, was lovely to see you!

JahanAra Manzoor Wattoo

@JahanAraWattoo

9 months

It was pleasure to attend HM the King’s 75th birthday last night . Thank you @ukinpakistan For putting up much needed effort to highlight #Climatepehlay . @HAC_Band was fantastic @ZWareFCDO @CStrandhoj_FCDO

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Absolutely thrilled to be welcoming @JaneMarriottUK to Pakistan in July. A High Commissioner with a wealth of experience, I know she will be a great advocate for further strengthening the 🇬🇧🇵🇰 relationship. Looking forward to seeing you in Lahore Jane! @ukinpakistan

Jane Marriott

@JaneMarriottUK

1 year

Delighted to be appointed as the next British High Commissioner to Pakistan! 🇬🇧 & 🇵🇰are connected by heritage, strong people ties, climate cooperation & growing trade. Dosti & Commonwealth links can ensure a prosperous future. Aap se jald mulaqat hogi!

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

An honour to be hosted by @iramizraja and @TheRealPCB to watch tonight’s fantastic game. 3-3 just shows how well-matched and skilled both teams truly are. Let the final showdown begin! #UKSePK #ENGvPAK @ukinpakistan

Pakistan Cricket

@TheRealPCB

2 years

Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins, & Andrew Dalgleish, Deputy British High Commissioner to Pakistan, joined PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja to enjoy Babar Azam’s explosive batting in front of another full-house at the GSL on Friday. @AusHCPak @ukinpakistan #PAKvENG

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

9 months

Welcome to the team @lala_sneha ! It’s a truly wonderful place to work. And you’re right about the Lahore smog - you know something is wrong when the whole city genuinely feels happy with 158 AQI after a bit of rain…

Sneha Lala

@lala_sneha

9 months

(1/7) Over the moon to announce that I’ll shortly be heading to Pakistan as Deputy Director of Communications at @ukinpakistan ! Definitely a pinch me moment 😍

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

A pleasure to have dinner with @DrAyeshaAshfaq & @ajmaljami - good discussion on climate change, women’s rights & Pakistani history - but most of all a cosy evening with lots of laughter. Many thanks and hope to repeat soon! My compliments to the excellent food at @AvariLahore

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

A little treat I brought back for myself from London. Did someone say British diplomat? 😉 @ukinpakistan 🇬🇧 🇵🇰

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

7 months

This gets me very excited for a big year in England-Pakistan cricket… will Pakistan manage to prevail after England’s victorious 2022 tour?? See you at Gaddafi Stadium!! @ukinpakistan @TheRealPCB

Sam Billings

@sambillings

7 months

Look who I bumped into in Dubai… the one and only pagal @HarisRauf14 brother!

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

9 months

After the successful agreement of the #COP28 Loss&Damage deal, a look back to my chat with @NeoNewsUR on what UK is doing to support Pakistan to combat climate change. We are 👉doubling our climate spend 👉helping Pk access climate finance 👉bringing in the private sector

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

9 months

A truly humbling experience to visit @DigitalRightsPK - this incredible team dedicate their lives to ensuring the safety of women in online spaces, supporting them through harrowing experiences of harassment and abuse. Thank you. #16DaysOfActivism @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

4 months

A privilege to join @SardarArora and the wider Sikh community at Gurdwara Panja Sahib to celebrate my first ever Baisakhi! Thank you for the incredible welcome - it is always a joy to celebrate the diversity of Pakistan.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Every word we read has the power to transform our future and empower our minds! On this #InternationalLiteracyDay2023 , let’s ensure our future generations have access to the transformative world of knowledge & encourage children to read one hour every day.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

7 months

Thrilled to finally get down to Multan and see these amazing projects focussed on green energy, sustainability and climate education - and I maybe got a bit excited about the pottery too… @ukinpakistan

UK in Pakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰

@ukinpakistan

7 months

South Punjab is leading the way on climate action! From affordable solar energy to sustainability best practices, and nurturing future leaders.

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@CStrandhoj_FCDO

7 months

Anyone who knows me knows how much I value brunch. A few excellent specimens below. Any new places I should try? 1. Coffee has to be top notch 2. Preferably some sort of egg involved Also aware I need to try a Lahori nihari - on a day where I can go home and nap…

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II promoted freedom of religion and belief throughout her life. We remembered her in a similar spirit through a service led by Archbishop Sebastian, attended by leaders of religious minorities and sects. #FORB @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Thrilled to have hosted @ukinpakistan ’s first #IWD_2023 event in Lahore w/ @pkBritish ! Thanks to Chief Guest Governor Punjab @MBalighurRehman , and to our many friends who helped mark this important day. More to come! #HarLadkiKaHaq #EmbraceEquity #RightsFreedomPotential

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

9 months

Lovely to see you again @JahanAraWattoo and to hear about the work of @PUNJABPSPA to protect the most vulnerable. #16DaysActivism @ukinpakistan

JahanAra Manzoor Wattoo

@JahanAraWattoo

9 months

Welcomed dear friend and great diplomat @CStrandhoj_FCDO Head @ukinpakistan in Lahore. My team briefed her about @GovtofPunjabPK commitment to work for the marginalised segments of society through @PUNJABPSPA We aim to work together to combat gender violence and Climate Justice.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Thank you to the Almarah Foundation for hosting us - incredible to see the work you are doing providing a safe environment and home for young boys who have lost their parents, as well as ensuring they receive a quality education @ukinpakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰

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@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

What a privilege to hear about the fantastic work of #AawazII village and district forums. 🇬🇧 is proud to support community-led efforts to protect minority rights for all @ukinpakistan @pkBritish @mojaz_official

Arshad Mahmood

@amahmood72

1 year

The #AawazII Programme Fora members & youth volunteers in #Faisalabad shared how they're working for interfaith harmony, promotion of the rights of vulnerable, behaviour change & citizensstate engagement with the help of @pkBritish DSP @mojaz_official . MF ensured sustainability.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

9 months

Getting a little Christmassy…don’t these garlands make for the perfect decoration? And yes, Michael Bublé is of course crooning in the background…

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

7 months

Some great UK-Pakistan cultural collaboration here through the universal language - music (or Urdu, as seems to be the case!) 😉 ⁦ @zaynmalik ⁩ ⁦⁦ @ukinpakistan ⁩

Zayn Malik: Fans rejoice at ex-One Direction member's Urdu single

The British singer has hopped on a remake of Tu Hai Kahan by Pakistani band Aur.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

7 months

Whilst I am firmly ‘Team Lahore’, I have to admit that Islamabad can hold its own - lovely (meaty!) dinner at Kabul Restaurant in F7!

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

10 months

Pleasure to talk about how to use innovative technologies to tackle climate change and UK priorities for #COP28 climate conference 🌍 Looking forward to seeing Pakistan continue its leadership on this global challenge @DunyaNews @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Welcome to Lahore @JaneMarriottUK ! Wonderful to have you and to show you this wonderful city @ukinpakistan We will convince you on the food (don’t listen to the Karachiites like @BDHC_Sarah …)

Jane Marriott

@JaneMarriottUK

1 year

Received a proper Lahori welcome from the @ukinpakistan Lahore Office and @pkBritish ! They insist that Lahore has the best food in Pakistan. No chance I’m commenting on that!

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@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

And here is the interview! See here for links to all the fantastic #Commonwealth initiatives I mentioned 👇Youth, girls’ education, entrepreneurship - all priorities for the Cwth and 🇬🇧 @ComSecYouth @commonwealthsec @RoyalFamily @FCDOGovUK @FCDOGender #Coronation

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@ukinpakistan

1 year

Head of 🇬🇧 Lahore Office @CStrandhoj_FCDO talks about her 1st time fasting, #Commonwealth Youth initiatives in 🇵🇰, the #Coronation , girls' education 📚 & more! Essay contest: @RoyalCWSociety QCT: @queenscomtrust @ComSecYouth @commonwealthsec @RoyalFamily @FCDOGovUK @city42

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

Thank you @UK_AlexB for your support - and everyone for the warm welcome I have received in Lahore!

Alex Ballinger

@AlexBallingerMP

2 years

I’m pleased to hand over to my good friend @CStrandhoj_FCDO who is already taking up the reigns in our office in Lahore.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

I have a pretty amazing job too but I haven’t gotten to do this - what a treat!

Andrew Dalgleish

@ADalgleish01

1 year

I have the best job! Today I got to read 📚 a story (Room on the Broom - one of my favourites) with a group of wonderful children at @muslimhandspk . They cross-examined me on what I like about Pakistan. Then they gave me hand-made Eid Mubarak cards! @JavidGillaniMH @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

6 months

Will try to keep it professional but think it’s gonna be tough - how do you work with colleagues who you know are setting themselves up to lose?! 🧐🤔 @lahoreqalandars @ukinpakistan @thePSLt20

Pav Dhande

@PavDhande

6 months

PICK. YOUR. FIGHTER. The Pakistan Board have shown their PSL 2024 allegiances. Things already heating up before the first ball has been bowled! @JaneMarriottUK staying neutral. I'll let you know who I'm supporting in a few weeks 😅

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

So pleased to see the grandson of Punjabi immigrants become Scotland’s First Minister. Yet another example of the incredible people-to-people links between 🇬🇧 and 🇵🇰!Congratulations @HumzaYousaf

Zoë Ware

@ZWareFCDO

1 year

Congratulations to @HumzaYousaf , Scotland’s new First Minister and grandson of Pakistani immigrants. Diversity makes us stronger. 👇

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

10 months

Absolutely fantastic to see such meaningful #UKAid projects delivered in Kasur. Thank you for having us.

SNG Pakistan

@SNGPakistan

11 months

The British High Commission's delegation in Kasur, Punjab, observed the FCDO-funded SNG Programme and DAFPAK initiatives, with special mention of the collaboration with @Akhuwat . Aiming for a better future through solid waste management and family planning advocacy. #KasurVisit

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

Honoured to attend @BritishCouncil and 🇬🇧-funded event on Women in #STEM Education as Chief Guest at Lahore College for Women University. To harness its demographic dividend and fulfill its potential, 🇵🇰 must place women front and centre. @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

8 months

Looking ahead to 2024, what are some things I should see and do in Pakistan this coming year? Help me add to my list! I’ve so far got: 1. Take a night tour of Lahore Walled City 2. Travel to Hunza and Skardu 3. Get going with Urdu lessons What else??

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

5 months

Devastated that @lahoreqalandars are out this season. Hope we can regroup next year!! I do find this graphic from @ukinpakistan a little aggressive though…where can I report this blatant discrimination against @BDHC_Sarah and myself?!

UK in Pakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰

@ukinpakistan

5 months

Oho, sorry to see that our non-Islamabadi colleagues are out of the running. But all to play for as we enter the final games!

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

Pleased to meet with @ChShujatHussain together with my Political Adviser @raza_talal to discuss the flood response and the political situation in Punjab. Many thanks for your generous hospitality. @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

6 months

Where can I report mean workplace practices? Not feeling a lot of love from @ukinpakistan … Don’t they know this is only a temporary glitch for @lahoreqalandars ??

UK in Pakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰

@ukinpakistan

6 months

Almost couldn't see @CStrandhoj_FCDO down there! But now we know why @ZWareFCDO has been smiling so much in the office. Still early days though, and all to play for!

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

9 months

Many congratulations to new Pakistan Test Captain @shani_official - here’s a throwback to when I bowled you out at the England-Pakistan Cricket Reception last December. Glad to see you’ve fully recovered 😉 Looking forward to England tour next year! @ukinpakistan @TheRealPCB

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@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

Little advice to @shani_official and @TheRealPCB : on Thursday, try SWINGING the bat...it might help against @ECB_cricket 😉🏏 Great to see both teams last night to celebrate the upcoming test series and 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 return to 🇵🇰 #EkSaathForCricket #ENGvsPAK @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

7 months

Was a pleasure to celebrate the work of Peter Jacob, @csjpak and other human rights defenders. Pakistan was founded on the ideal of religious freedom, with all people entitled to worship as they see fit. The UK is proud to help promote human rights for all. @ukinpakistan

CSJ Pakistan

@csjpak

7 months

@wajahatmasood , Justice (R) Nasira Iqbal, @CStrandhoj_FCDO Karl Rogers, @khidari @TanveerJahan14 @saroopijaz @SamsonSalamat @AmjadSMinhas & Rana Zulqurnain Advocate dilated upon @PeterJacobCSJ work for promotion & protection of religious and other freedoms.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

8 months

Looks like Santa’s well and truly done for the year… 😅 Burnout is real, people!

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

20 days

We’re looking for someone with top-notch political insight and networks to join us in Lahore. Plus you get to work with me! It’s a truly fantastic role - looking forward to reading your application.

UK in Pakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰

@ukinpakistan

22 days

📢 JOB ALERT: can you provide top-notch political analysis, build relationships with key Punjab political networks, and help facilitate UK influence with key decision-makers? We may have just the role for you!

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

10 months

Was also great to talk to @city42 about the UK’s support to flood recovery and the importance of climate change to 🇬🇧 🇵🇰 relations. Next year we are doubling our investment in climate resilience and climate finance projects in Pakistan! @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

3 months

Great to host colleagues based in the UK and show them the beauty of this city!

Richard Barlow

@RichardBarlow6

3 months

Lahore in all its glory

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Thanks to @yousaf_ana and @city42 for having me to talk all things #Coronation , #Commonwealth and #GirlsEducation . Let’s celebrate young people and give them the education, networks and opportunities they need to succeed. Stay tuned for the interview! #BestHai @ukinpakistan 🇬🇧 🇵🇰

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

Little advice to @shani_official and @TheRealPCB : on Thursday, try SWINGING the bat...it might help against @ECB_cricket 😉🏏 Great to see both teams last night to celebrate the upcoming test series and 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 return to 🇵🇰 #EkSaathForCricket #ENGvsPAK @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

4 months

Heartening to see the generosity of the Pakistani diaspora in the UK, who have helped build the 100th Water Purification Plant of the Noor Water Plant Project at Islamic University Lahore. This project has so far brought clean water to over 3mn people - a basic human right.

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@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

Wonderful to see #UKAid -funded project to empower women entrepreneurs - such stunning craftsmanship! Thank you to @britishasiantst and @kaarvancrafts for showing me round @ukinpakistan

British Asian Trust

@britishasiantst

2 years

Fantastic handicrafts displayed by the #DWEE artisans at #BritishAsianTrust 's partner @kaarvancrafts 's exhibition today! @CStrandhoj_FCDO from @FCDOGovUK and our team admired the skills of these inspirational women, and couldn't help bagging a few items! #Pakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Wonderful to be hosted by @TheRealPFF to celebrate the new @Official_STFC @CheveningFCDO scholarship! Know of any aspiring coaches or sports scientists? Encourage them to apply! ⚽️ ⚽️ ⚽️

UK in Pakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰

@ukinpakistan

1 year

New scholarship! ⚽️ The Swindon Town Football Club UK's Chevening Scholarship will give Pakistani players, coaches & professionals a chance to pursue a fully-funded Master's in the UK. 🇬🇧 Thanks to 🇵🇰 Pakistan Football Federation & Chairman Haroon Malik for the launch event!

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

5 months

Was wonderful to see you!

Ayesha ManzoorWattoo

@ayeshamwattoo

6 months

Thank you dear Clara @CStrandhoj_FCDO for inviting me to this beautiful evening to celebrate #InternationalWomenDay ♥️ @ukinpakistan 🇵🇰🇬🇧

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

6 months

You may have won the battle, but not the war!! We are just getting started 💪🏼💪🏼 @lahoreqalandars @thePSLt20 @ukinpakistan

Andrew Dalgleish

@ADalgleish01

6 months

Fantastic start to the @thePSLt20 2024 campaign by @IsbUnited . Captain Shaddy showing how to use a bat. And a great knock from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Alex Hales. Cruising. @lahoreqalandars @CStrandhoj_FCDO @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

Fantastic turnout and amazing effort to support the flood relief. Can we get Lahore to 100% capacity?? #ENGvPAK

Pakistan Cricket

@TheRealPCB

2 years

A total of 126,550 spectators crossed turnstiles for the four T20Is in Karachi, marking a record 95.3% turnout! PCB donated PKR13million generated from gate revenues from the first T20I to the PM’s flood relief fund. Thank you Karachi for your appreciation, love and support.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

4 months

An absolute privilege to attend my second #AJCONF . What a legacy for an incredible woman - to create spaces for debate, discussion and disagreement.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

9 months

Great to see @WaterAidpk ’s new strategy put climate change, protecting vulnerable groups and public health at its heart. Thanks for having me to talk water governance, climate resilience and the UK’s WRAP programme with @IWMI_Pakistan @ukinpakistan

WaterAid Pakistan

@WaterAidpk

9 months

In a landmark event held in Lahore, #WaterAidPakistan unveiled its visionary Country Programme Strategy for the period 2023–28. Check out the press releases: 📍 The News: 📍 24 News: #CPS2023 @wateraid @WaterAidPress @jakramaimc

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

So lovely to see you @JahanAraWattoo

JahanAra Manzoor Wattoo

@JahanAraWattoo

1 year

Beautiful iftar evening hosted by @ukinpakistan @CStrandhoj_FCDO to celebrate spirit of Ramzan . May we promote peace , inclusivity, and interfaith harmony 🖤

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Not the best weather in which to welcome you! Never seen anything like it - and I foolishly left my wellies and umbrellas back in the UK…

Pav Dhande

@PavDhande

1 year

Don't think we'll be seeing any spectacular sixes here at Gaddafi Stadium today! But great chat with @salnaseer on the inspiring work @TheRealPCB are doing to expand and develop cricket, including with girls and women.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

7 months

Fantastic to see this partnership between @pkBritish and @TEDxLahore championing women leaders - we need more female voices in public spaces in Pakistan 💪🏼 #HerAwazHumAwaz

British Council Pakistan

@pkBritish

7 months

"Courage, as they say, is contagious." A huge shoutout to our panel of speakers for such amazing talks. At the British Council we are proud to support these women leaders and look forward to the next edition of @tedxlahore #HerAwazHumAwaz #Library #TEDXLahoreWomen

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

“In the UK you have a friend that is leading the charge against one of the biggest challenges of our time.” Our new High Commissioner sets out her initial impressions of 🇵🇰 and the importance of our partnership - on climate change & much else @JaneMarriottUK @ukinpakistan

Jane Marriott

@JaneMarriottUK

1 year

Jashn-e-Azadi Mubarak! Wishing all Pakistanis a wonderful day. I've written for @dawn_com on the strong, enduring bond between our two countries.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

Wonderful thread from our Head of Comms honouring the contributions of the British Indian Army. We thank all veterans for their dedicated service - without which WWII would not have been won. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget @ukinpakistan

Fouzia Younis CG 🇬🇧🇨🇦

@YounisFouzia

2 years

Our Stories. Stories that need to be told & shared. The story of many Brits like me. The British Indian Army was the largest volunteer army in world history with over 2.5 million joining. Today we estimate that around 60 of these veterans are still living in 🇵🇰. A 🧵

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

Many thanks to @drmohsinhafeez and the team at @IWMI_Pakistan for giving such a brilliant introduction to your work. Water resource management is critical to safeguarding livelihoods and lives - as the recent floods demonstrate only too clearly @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Eid Mubarak to all people celebrating in Lahore, Pakistan and around the world!

Andrew Dalgleish

@ADalgleish01

1 year

As Muslims around the 🌏 prepare for Eid ul Fitr, here is 🇬🇧 PM @RishiSunak 's Eid message. With 1.6M people of 🇵🇰heritage in the 🇬🇧, our people-to-people & #Commonwealth ties bring us ek saath, stronger than ever. @10DowningStreet @FCDOGovUK

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

Thrilled to be working with this excellent team. Many thanks to @UK_AlexB who has clearly done a fantastic job and will be much missed.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

3 months

Let’s change the future together! Pleased to be invited as Guest of Honour to the Punjab Youth Summit on Climate Change - young people need to hold their leaders to account to protect their future. Thank you @SSDOPakistan for helping to empower their voices.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

8 months

Can confirm, it’s stunning!

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

@FCDOGovUK

8 months

Thank you, Norway, for the wonderful gift 🎄 The friendship between the UK and Norway is strong and enduring 🇬🇧🇳🇴 God Jul! @LeoDochertyUK | @AmbHattrem | @NorwayMFA | @UKinNorway

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@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

Wow, what an incredible end to the series that saw England return to Pakistan after 17 years. Many congratulations to both teams, and thank you once again to the enormous efforts of the @TheRealPCB and @ECB_cricket for making this happen. On to the tests! @ukinpakistan

Pakistan Cricket

@TheRealPCB

2 years

England win the series 4️⃣-3️⃣ 🏏 #PAKvENG | #UKSePK

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Azaadi Mubarak from all of us at @ukinpakistan 🇬🇧 🇵🇰 Pakistan Zindabad!

UK in Pakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰

@ukinpakistan

1 year

We asked some of our staff what Independence Day means to them. We loved their responses! To everyone celebrating, Azaadi Mubarak. Pakistan Zindabad! 🇵🇰

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

And speaking of the game: cutting-edge sustainability AND cricket? That’s something we can all get behind.

Pav Dhande

@PavDhande

1 year

Super proud of what my hometown, Birmingham, and @Edgbaston are leading on to tackle climate change. An entirely wind, hydro and solar powered game! It's vital to protecting cricket, which binds both Pakistan and the UK! 🏏

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@CStrandhoj_FCDO

7 months

When Lahoris are cold in highs of 14C (tomorrow will be 18C) and you’ve just been swimming in -8C…a true test of the British ‘stiff upper lip’ 😉 @ukinpakistan

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

🇵🇰 must centre women&girls to capitalise on its demographic dividend. Let’s work together as we celebrate #YearofYouth to secure the #RightsFreedomPotential of girls by getting them into quality education - check out our programme GOAL which does just that @ukinpakistan #BestHai

UK in Pakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰

@ukinpakistan

1 year

🇬🇧 is committed to getting 40M more girls 👧 in school in #Commonwealth 🌏 countries, including 🇵🇰. As we countdown to #Coronation 👑 & celebrate the Year of Youth, here's a look at our 🇵🇰 girls' education GOAL! #YearofYouth #BestHai

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

Honoured to attend #AJCONF 2022 along with my 🇬🇧 colleagues to hear so many inspiring speakers. I applaud the open dialogue on such a wide range of vital human rights issues, inc rights of women and religious minorities. 🇬🇧 a strong supporter of rights and dignity for all.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

Great to host @BDHC_Sarah for her first visit to Lahore. Thought-provoking discussions with leaders in business and education on UK-Pak trade relations. The big question - is the food better in Karachi or Lahore? She strangely didn’t answer me… 🤔🫣 @ukinpakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰 #EkSaath

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

With thanks to @syedfarooqhasan for the kind gift ☺️

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

2 years

Best of luck for the rest of the exhibition @kaarvancrafts So pleased to partner on this excellent programme - I think the talent of these women will speak for itself! @britishasiantst #UKAid @ukinpakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰

Kaarvan Crafts Foundation

@kaarvancrafts

2 years

Our partner @britishasiantst and @CStrandhoj_FCDO from @FCDOGovUK admired the skills of rural women entrepreneurs and couldn’t help bagging a few items! Come & see inspiring #Handmade #Crafts #Exhibition by Pakistani Women Entrepreneurs all day today and tomorrow @Nishatemporium

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

A massive @ukinpakistan welcome to our new Communications Director! I look forward to showing you round Lahore @PavDhande - we can also definitely rustle up some decent chai…

Pav Dhande

@PavDhande

1 year

Thrilled to be heading to Islamabad as Communications Director at @ukinpakistan ! An incredibly exciting role in a country that deeply matters to the UK – 1.6m people of Pakistani heritage contribute to every single part of UK life, including in senior leadership roles.

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Clara Strandhoj

@CStrandhoj_FCDO

1 year

Eid Mubarak to all celebrating around the world!

UK in Pakistan 🇬🇧🇵🇰

@ukinpakistan

1 year

As Muslims reflect on qurbani ahead of Eid ul Azha, we've been doing our bit to give back. Zabardast, founded by our staff & their families, has been offering cricket coaching to underprivileged kids at the renowned Master Ayub’s Park School. To all celebrating, Eid Mubarak! 🙏

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