Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit Pakistan in the autumn

Prince William and his wife Kate will visit Pakistan in the autumn at the request of Britain's Foreign Office, Kensington Palace said on Saturday.

Further details will be provided in due course, their office said.

Prince William and Kate`s visit will be the first official visit by a member of the British royal family to Pakistan since 2006 when Prince Charles and Camilla had travelled to the South Asian country.

Pakistan's high commissioner in London welcomed the announcement.

"The upcoming Royal Visit is a reflection of the importance the United Kingdom attaches to its relations with Pakistan," said Mohammad Nafees Zakaria.

"The two countries enjoy historical links which both sides wish to strengthen further," he said.