UK security minister visits Pakistan to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation

During his first visit to Pakistan, Jarvis met senior ministers, military officials and law-enforcement leaders to discuss further action on shared security and migration priorities. The discussions focused on strengthening operational cooperation, improving information sharing and building capabilities to tackle criminal and terrorist networks, the statement said.

Jarvis also held talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on regional security, including stability in Afghanistan, as well as bilateral cooperation on counter-terrorism and serious organised crime.برطانوی وزیر مملکت برائے سکیورٹی ڈین جاروس کی وزارت داخلہ آمد،وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی اور وزیر مملکت طلال چوہدری سے ملاقاتوفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی اور برطانوی وزیر مملکت سکیورٹی ڈین جاروس کے درمیان وفود کی سطح پر بھی مذاکراتpic.twitter.com/9Puv.

Xhr3O1— Ministry of Interior GoP (@MOIofficial. GoP)November 6, 2026"The UK and Pakistan face shared threats, and we are stronger when we confront them together. My visit has focused on deepening the partnership that helps keep British people safe," Jarvis said.

Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar@MIshaq. Dar50received UK Minister of State for Security, Mr. Dan Jarvis, in Islamabad today. The two sides reviewed Pakistan–UK bilateral relations and agreed to further deepen cooperation in security, law…pic.twitter.com/uvdT8Rs.

RwG— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@Foreign. Office. Pk)November 5, 2026"Terrorism, serious organised crime, illegal migration and visa fraud do not stop at borders.

Tackling them demands practical cooperation with trusted partners – cooperation that protects communities in both our countries," he added. "This visit is about turning a strong relationship into real results: disrupting criminal networks, improving how we share vital information and building the capabilities that protect the UK," he concluded.

In October, UK Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Stephen Doughtyvisited Pakistan, where he held meetings with senior Pakistani officials, including Dar, Naqvi and Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar. Read:Pakistan, UK agree to deepen cooperation in security, trade and migration.

Discussions during Doughty's visit covered economic growth, trade, regional security, counterterrorism, education and migration. The visit also included discussions on reducing illegal migration and strengthening cooperation on shared security priorities. Earlier, on August 27, Darhelddelegation-level talks with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband in London.

The discussions covered bilateral relations, counterterrorism cooperation, the Indus Waters Treaty and the evolving regional security situation. Dar also met British National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell during the visit.