Encyclopedia

high commissioner

Also found in: Dictionary, Wikipedia.
(redirected from High Commission)

high commissioner

1. the senior diplomatic representative sent by one Commonwealth country to another instead of an ambassador
2. the head of an international commission
3. the chief officer in a colony or other dependency
Collins Discovery Encyclopedia, 1st edition © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
Police forces deployed outside the Pakistan High Commission were seen grappling to contain the protesters behind the barricades while the protesters climbed over the police barricades and raised slogans against Pakistan.
The statement by the Pakistan High Commission had quoted the President as saying that at the meeting the President had acknowledged that Jammu and Kashmir is a disputed territory and expressed his desire that this dispute should be resolved according to wishes of Kashmiris under UN Resolutions.
Acting High Commissioner Syed Haider Shah extended warm felicitations on Eid-e-Azaadi and lauded the zeal with which the broader Pakistan High Commission family, and Pakistani students of South Asian University were participating in the festivities.
The Nigerian High Commission reportedly visited him once at the Bureau of National Investigation (BNI) cells, and has since not gone back again.
It was the first statement issued following the PhD student's death, followed by a demonstration outside the high commission on Jalan Ampang Hilir here on July 11 and which is currently being investigated by police.
According to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistani security agencies 'even used a forklift truck to remove the cars of some attendees' of the Saturday event.
This harassment and maltreatment of guests continued despite requests by the officials of the Pakistan High Commission.
According to a letter by the FO, the Indian security agencies barricaded the High Commission from all sides shortly before Iftar and visitors were subjected to strict security checks.
The details suggest that the guests were unnecessarily interrogated by the intelligence agencies upon their arrival, and some of them were not even allowed to enter the high commission.
Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi worked closely with the Indian authorities for the release and repatriation of these Pakistani civil prisoners and fishermen.
The High Commission added the UK is main port of arrival for halloumi exports.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.