Multan – March 19, 2019: U.S. Consul General Colleen Crenwelge highlighted U.S.-Pakistan cooperation on a range of issues and encouraged job skills development for Pakistan’s youth during a March 18-19 visit to Multan. She welcomed students to two new U.S. government-funded English language programs, inaugurated a solar power system supported by the United States, distributed ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 20 March, 2019 | Topics:
Consul General, Culture, Events, Lahore, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Event: On March 20, 2019, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) summoned leaders of the Pakistan People’s Party for an investigation. As of 11:00 hours on March 20, 2019, around 300 demonstrators have gathered at the NADRA intersection to demonstrate against the NAB. Clashes are reported between police and demonstrators. Arrests have occurred. Injuries ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 20 March, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, News
Islamabad, March 19, 2019 –Over the last seven years, the number of Pakistani men who think women should have equal rights increased by 15 percent. This was one of the many findings revealed by a recent survey assessing attitudes on gender parity. The survey also noted that 76 percent of Pakistani men and 90 percent ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 March, 2019 | Topics:
Chargé D’Affaires, News, Press Releases
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Event: Pakistan Day is a national public holiday held on March 23 to commemorate the Lahore Resolution of 1940. Government operations, including a military parade, will significantly affect traffic in Islamabad during dress rehearsals scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2019 (0800 hours to 1400 hours) and Thursday, March 21 (0800 hours to 1400 hours), ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 18 March, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, News
March 05, 2019 Contact: U.S. Embassy For Immediate Release Public Affairs Section 03/2019 051-201-5427; 051-201-4423 Public Notice on Visa Changes – Reciprocity Fees and Visa Validity Effective January 21, 2019, an additional fee will be charged for H (Temporary Work Visa), I (Journalist and Media Visa), L (Intercompany Transfer Visa), and ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 6 March, 2019 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Peshawar, March 05, 2019: Burn victims in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) can now receive treatment in Peshawar thanks to the newly opened Burns and Trauma Center. While burn victims previously had to travel long distances to other parts of Pakistan for treatment, this new world-class center ensures they will receive high quality services closer to home. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 5 March, 2019 | Topics:
Peshawar, Press Releases
Location: Pakistan Event: Pakistan has issued an updated Notice to Airmen announcing that Pakistani airspace opened on a partial basis starting at 6:00 p.m. on March 1, 2019. According to an active
Travel Advisory for Pakistan issued on February 13, 2019, U.S. citizens are urged to reconsider travel to Pakistan. As stated in the
Travel Advisory , India and Pakistan maintain a ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 1 March, 2019 | Topics:
Alert
February 28, 2019 Location: Pakistan Event: Pakistan has issued an updated Notice to Airmen announcing the closure of its commercial airspace until 1:00 p.m. on March 1, 2019. This temporary closure may be extended. According to an active
Travel Advisory for Pakistan issued on February 13, 2019, U.S. citizens are urged to reconsider travel to Pakistan. As ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 28 February, 2019 | Topics:
Alert
Location: Pakistan Event: Pakistan has issued a Notice to Airmen announcing the closure of its commercial airspace until 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2019. This temporary closure may be extended. According to an active
Travel Warning for Pakistan issued on August 1, 2018, U.S. citizens are urged to defer all non-essential travel to Pakistan. As stated in the
Travel Warning , India ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 27 February, 2019 | Topics:
Alert
Following Indian counter-terrorism actions on February 26, I spoke with Indian Minister of External Affairs Swaraj to emphasize our close security partnership and shared goal of maintaining peace and security in the region. I also spoke to Pakistani Foreign Minister Qureshi to underscore the priority of de-escalating current tensions by avoiding military action, and the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 27 February, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases
From February 20-23, law students and legal practitioners from across Pakistan came to Islamabad for the Pakistan National Rounds of the 2019 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, the world’s largest such competition. The U.S. Mission in Pakistan sponsored the event, which attracted thirty-two teams from law schools throughout Pakistan. This year’s competitors ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 25 February, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, February 23, 2019 – United States Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback visited Islamabad February 22-23 to discuss how the United States and Pakistan can work together to advance religious freedom and promote interfaith dialogue and respect both in Pakistan and internationally. Ambassador Brownback met with Foreign Minister Qureshi, Minister for ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 23 February, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases
Lahore, February 19, 2019: U.S. Consul General Colleen Crenwelge today awarded certificates to 180 graduates of the U.S. Department of State-funded English Access Microscholarship Program in Lahore. Mufti Raghib Naeemi of Jamia Naeemia and his wife also attended the ceremony, which was hosted by the Access program’s implementing partner, the Lahore Institute of Future Education (LIFE). ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 February, 2019 | Topics:
Consul General, Culture, English Language Learning, Lahore, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Pakistan, U.S. Consulate General Lahore
U.S. Ambassador Paul W. Jones, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., emphasized the importance of the Punjab region and reaffirmed the value of the U.S.-Pakistan partnership during his February 12-13 trip to Lahore. Ambassador Jones called on Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, discussed opportunities for investment in the region with members of the business community, and met with ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 13 February, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Consul General, Lahore, News, Press Releases
Islamabad, February 11, 2019 – Fifty-two newly elected leaders of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) met in Islamabad to kick off their terms leading its efforts to strengthen ties between the United States and Pakistan. Representing the network of over 29,000 Pakistani alumni of U.S. government-funded overseas and in-country exchange programs, these new PUAN leaders from across ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 11 February, 2019 | Topics:
Press Releases
Lahore, December 21, 2018: U.S. Consul General Colleen Crenwelge today welcomed 25 young women between the ages of 12 and 20 to a cricket coaching camp organized by the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore in collaboration with the Pakistan Cricket Board, the National Cricket Academy, and Galaxy Sports. The program promoted gender equality and women’s ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 21 December, 2018 | Topics:
Consul General, Lahore, News, Press Releases
Sargodha, December 20, 2018 – U.S. Consul General Colleen Crenwelge today welcomed 125 Pakistani students to the U.S. Department of State-funded English Access Microscholarship Program in Sargodha. The Access program provides English language skills to students between the ages of 13 and 20 through free after-school classes and intensive learning activities related to U.S. and ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 20 December, 2018 | Topics:
Consul General, Lahore, News, Press Releases
Peshawar, December 18, 2018 – Students from Islamia College Peshawar and FATA University Kohat began a two-year Access English-language scholarship program this week. The Access program provides a foundation of English-language and leadership skills to talented 13-20 year olds from economically disadvantaged communities. Consul General Jonathan Shrier launched two new Access programs for 100 students ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 December, 2018 | Topics:
Peshawar, Press Releases
In observance of the National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush, the Embassy will be closed on December 5, 2018.
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 4 December, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, December 3, 2018: Pakistan is home to the largest Fulbright program in the world. The program allows Pakistani students to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in the United States. More than 200 Pakistani alumni of the Fulbright Program gathered at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad from November 30 to December 2 for the 15th ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 3 December, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, November 27, 2018 – On Tuesday, November 27, the National Police Academy (NPA) unveiled a state-of-the-art driving simulator, new classrooms, and security upgrades to their facility. Together, these items will enable the NPA, Pakistan’s premier police training institution, to increase its training capacity and better develop the current and future leaders of the Police ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 27 November, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, November 26, 2018 – Income and productivity are up for more than 8,000 farmers in Baltistan – for some as much as 40 percent. This is just one of several achievements celebrated today at the conclusion of the US-funded Satpara Development Project, a seven-year effort to increase access to irrigation and spur economic growth ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 27 November, 2018 | Topics:
News
Statement by Heather Nauert Spokesperson, U.S. Department of State November 23, 2018: The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s terrorist attacks in Orakzai and Karachi, Pakistan, which killed over 30 people and injured dozens more. We send our deepest condolences to the victims’ families and wish for the speedy recovery of those injured. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 23 November, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Location: Liaquat Bagh, Rawalpindi to Faizabad Intersection, Islamabad Event: A large demonstration by the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) is expected in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Sunday, November 25, 2018, from mid-morning until evening. Past demonstrations have resulted in altercations among protestors to which police have responded. Expect heavy police presence to maintain public safety, blocked and/or heavily congested roadways, ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 23 November, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Demonstration Alert U.S. Consulate Lahore (November 15, 2018) Location: Lahore, Mall Road, between Avari Chowk and Nasir Bagh Event: U.S. Consulate Lahore cautions that beginning 11:00am on November 15, 2018, a large demonstration is expected in Lahore along Mall Road. Mall Road will be closed from Avari Chowk through Nasir Bagh. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 15 November, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Islamabad, November 13, 2018 – Representatives from organizations working throughout Pakistan gathered in Islamabad to celebrate the impact of initiatives supported by USAID’s Small Grants and Ambassador’s Fund Program. Since the funding program was established in 2010, grants have provided assistance to organizations working in some of the most remote and underserved geographic locations in ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 13 November, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Security Alert –U.S. Embassy Islamabad November 8, 2018 Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Event: The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad reminds U.S. citizens that terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Pakistan. Due to continuing security concerns, travel restrictions on U.S. Embassy personnel remain in place, including limits on visits to Pakistani government facilities, universities and shopping malls. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 9 November, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Islamabad, November 7, 2018 – Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells visited Islamabad November 6-7, to review key items on our bilateral agenda, including the upcoming Geneva Conference on Afghanistan and joint efforts to advance the Afghan peace process. Ambassador Wells met with Minister of Finance Asad ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 7 November, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Location: Pakistan Event: Mission Pakistan cautions U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to continue at various locations throughout Pakistan in reaction to the Supreme Court decision regarding the Asia Bibi court case, particularly around the time of afternoon prayer on Friday, November 2, 2018. Demonstrations have resulted in altercations among protestors to which police have ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 2 November, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
November 2, 2018 Location: Pakistan Event: Mission Pakistan cautions U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to continue at various locations throughout Pakistan in reaction to the Supreme Court decision regarding the Asia Bibi court case, particularly around the time of afternoon prayer on Friday, November 2, 2018. Demonstrations have resulted in altercations among protestors to ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 2 November, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
(October 31, 2018) Location: Pakistan Event: Mission Pakistan cautions U.S. citizens that beginning Wednesday, October 31, demonstrations are expected at various locations throughout Pakistan in reaction to the Supreme Court decision regarding the Asia Bibi court case. Past demonstrations have resulted in violent altercations among protestors, heavy police presence in major cities to maintain public ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 31 October, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Islamabad, October 29, 2018: On Monday, October 29, community leaders from six Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) districts — Lower Dir, Swat, Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda, and Peshawar — shared their experiences of improved agriculture practices, skills development programs for women and youth, girls’ education, and increased economic opportunities with Pakistani and U.S. government officials at a gathering in ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 30 October, 2018 | Topics:
Peshawar, Press Releases
Islamabad, October 26, 2018 – Hundreds of law students from multiple universities in Islamabad attended two seminars, where they received lessons on oral advocacy, legal writing, international law, and moot court practice from Pakistani experts and with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Justice. A class of approximately 100 law students attended a seminar ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 October, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Peshawar – Ambassador Paul Jones, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., of the United States of America, called on Governor Shah Farman and Chief Minister Mahmood Khan during his visit to Peshawar. During his meetings with provincial leadership, Ambassador Jones discussed political, economic, and security issues in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) including the newly merged tribal districts. He also ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 25 October, 2018 | Topics:
Peshawar, Press Releases
Security Alert – U. S. Consulate General – Karachi (October 24, 2018) Location: Karachi, Sindh Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi reminds U.S. citizens that terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Pakistan. Due to continuing security concerns, travel restrictions on U.S. Consulate personnel remain in place. Included in these travel restrictions are ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 24 October, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Islamabad, October 23, 2018 – Over 50 senior Pakistani government officials, university leaders, and civil society experts met today for the opening of a three-day workshop with two U.S. Government scientists on watershed planning in the Gomal Zam Dam area. This workshop supports Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to conserve and manage watersheds and water usage benefiting ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 23 October, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, October 17, 2018 – Researchers, government agencies, and private businesses from Pakistan and the United States announced today their cooperation to eliminate a toxic fungus that causes liver cancer and stunting in children. The joint effort also aims to improve nutrition and safeguard the health of Pakistan’s citizens by securing a disease-free food supply. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 October, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Security Message for U.S. Citizens Personal Security Reminder October 17, 2018 The U.S. Mission in Islamabad reminds all U.S. citizens of the possibility of hazards from celebratory gunfire. Although the likelihood of being struck is relatively low, falling rounds can cause injury or death. Celebratory gunfire is most likely to occur on Friday and Saturday ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 October, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Consulate Karachi Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting Message October 10, 2018 In order to vote for the mid-term election to be held on November 6, 2018, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a
Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) . Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 10 October, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Islamabad, October 10, 2018: Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, visited Islamabad on October 9 in his first visit to Pakistan since being named Special Representative by Secretary of State Pompeo. During his stay in Pakistan, Special Representative Khalilzad met with key officials in the government of Pakistan. He consulted with Pakistani leaders ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 10 October, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, October 4, 2018: Two hundred students and young professionals from across Pakistan gathered at the “Good for Youth—Good For Pakistan” festival on October 4th, sponsored by USAID Pakistan. The festival brought together some of the brightest members of Pakistan’s next generation to exchange ideas about the country’s future and their role in shaping it. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 4 October, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, October 3, 2018: USAID hosted seventy energy experts from across the country to learn about the potential for developing Renewable Energy Zones in Pakistan. The goal of the two-day technical workshop was to introduce innovative and effective concepts for expediting and scaling up the commercial deployment of renewable energy projects that will make it ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 3 October, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Pompeo met yesterday with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, following up on their September 5 discussions in Islamabad on a range of bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest. Welcoming the Foreign Minister, Secretary Pompeo said the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 3 October, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, September 30, 2018 – Under the theme “Creating Lifelong Partnerships,” recently returned participants of the U.S. Mission’s professional-level exchange programs gathered for a New Alumni Conference in Islamabad on Saturday. The conference, hosted by the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN), introduced over 120 exchange program alumni from across Pakistan to other U.S. Mission programs which will support their ongoing ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 30 September, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, September 26, 2018 – Five Pakistani Customs officials and one Federal Investigation Agency official recently returned from a study tour to Washington, D.C. and San Diego, California, hosted by the U.S. Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Section and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The tour focused on securing and managing land-border ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 September, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, September 24, 2018 – Ambassador Paul Jones began his assignment as the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. at the United States Embassy today. Ambassador Jones will lead the United States Mission in Pakistan in its ongoing efforts to deepen the connections between the Pakistani and American people, and work with the new government of Pakistan towards ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 24 September, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Locations: Islamabad: On Thursday, September 20, two processions are expected to take place in the G6 sector of Islamabad, and on Saturday, September 22, in the Bari Imam area of Islamabad. On Friday, September 21, one procession is expected in the Raja Bazar area of Rawalpindi. From Thursday, September 20, through Saturday, September 22, smaller ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 September, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Message for U.S. Citizens: October town hall meeting in Islamabad September 14, 2018 The American Citizen Services unit of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad will be holding a town hall meeting for U.S. citizens on October 2. The town hall will provide U.S. citizens an opportunity to learn more about the U.S. Mission in ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 14 September, 2018 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Islamabad, September 13, 2018 – On September 13, the U.S. Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC), the Continuing Legal Education Institute of Pakistan (CLEIP), and the Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPOP) hosted the opening of a workshop on intellectual proper (IP) licensing for universities. Held on the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 13 September, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, September 13, 2018 — On September 13, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) publically launched the next round of the Ambassador’s Fund Grant Program with a ceremony announcing the first eleven grant recipients. During the current five-year cycle, running from 2017-2022, this program will award approximately 200 grants in support of high impact ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 13 September, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, September 11, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the U.S.A. Dry Pea and Lentil Council (USADPLC), sent a Pakistani delegation to the United States for a two-week trade mission on September 9. The fourteen-member delegation is comprised of Pakistani companies that import crops known as pulses. The trade mission offers ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 11 September, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson The United States and the American people congratulate Dr. Arif Alvi on his swearing in as the new President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The United States looks toward working with Pakistan to advance our shared interests, such as regional peace, stability, and prosperity. For Immediate ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 9 September, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met today in Islamabad, Pakistan with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, and other civilian and military leadership. He was accompanied by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. Congratulating the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 5 September, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Location: City of Islamabad, Pakistan The Grand Trunk Road between Jhelum and Islamabad, Pakistan Event: Between August 30 and August 31, 2018, Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) party members and supporters intend to march toward Islamabad from Jhelum via the Grand Trunk Road. Demonstrations may take place in Islamabad as early as 1700 August 30 and may continue ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 30 August, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson We recognize and welcome the newly elected Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on taking the oath of office. For over 70 years, the relationship between the United States and Pakistan has been a vital one. The United States looks forward to working with Pakistan’s new civilian government to ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 18 August, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Your Vote Counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 August, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
August 13, 2018 On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to extend my best wishes to the people of Pakistan as they celebrate their independence day. For more than seven decades, the relationship between the United States and Pakistan has rested on the strong foundation of close ties ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 14 August, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, August 7, 2018: – As part of the U.S. Government’s efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s agricultural sector, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been working with the Pakistani government and private sector since 2009 to expand the market of Pakistani mangoes globally. Stakeholders organized the Mango Gala in order to celebrate this ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 7 August, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, August 7, 2018 – Over 80 Pakistani English Access instructors and alumni completed 10-day intensive residential programs on August 7, as part of the U.S. government’s continued efforts to promote English-language education. The workshop helped instructors learn how to develop interactive lessons and engaging classrooms, and provided ready-to-use ideas to help students improve their mastery ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 7 August, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, August 6, 2018: – The Islamabad police recognize that instilling a positive image of the police department in the minds of young Pakistani’s is crucial for strengthening security in the country, and through the American Embassy supported Summer Youth Camp, they were able to do just that. Nearly 500 children participated in the annual ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 6 August, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, August 2, 2018: – More than 700 alumni of U.S. government-sponsored programs gathered in Islamabad today to recognize the contributions of Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) members to their communities and mark the 10-year anniversary of PUAN. Politicians, scholars, journalists, business leaders, and students – all alumni of U.S. government programs – joined together to ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 2 August, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC July 27, 2018 The United States takes note of yesterday’s election results in Pakistan. The United States commends the courage of the Pakistani people, including many women, who turned out to vote and showed resolve to determine their country’s future. We condemn the horrific acts of terrorist ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 28 July, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Security Alert – U. S. Consulate General – Karachi (July 27, 2018) Location: Karachi, Sindh Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi reminds U.S. citizens that despite the conclusion of national elections, terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Pakistan. Due to continuing security concerns, travel restrictions on U.S. Consulate personnel remain in place. Included ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 27 July, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Islamabad, July 20, 2018 – Thanks to the U.S. government-funded program, over 108 students from across Pakistan will spend a semester in the United States studying at colleges and universities alongside American peers. During a pre-departure orientation in Islamabad, American Embassy Chargé d’Affaires John Hoover congratulated the students who have been selected to participate in ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 20 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, July 20, 2018: – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) supported the Government of Pakistan with the development of their National One Health Framework and Strategic Plan Development Workshop July 16-20. The workshop focused on zoonotic diseases of national and international significance, which are ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 20 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Location: Pakistan Event: General elections are scheduled to be held in Pakistan on July 25, 2018. In the last two weeks, several terrorist attacks have been directed against political rallies, including a bombing in Mastung, Balochistan, that killed more than 145 people. Demonstrations, political rallies, and large religious gatherings intended to be peaceful can become ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 July, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, July 16, 2018 – On July 15, the U.S. Embassy Regional English Language Office held an event for 26 English-language teachers returning to Pakistan after completing the six-week Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program in the United States. The TEA Program provides secondary-school teachers with unique opportunities to develop expertise in their subject area, enhance their teaching ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 16 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, July 14, 2018 – Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce visited Islamabad July 11-13 to highlight the wide range of State Department education and exchange opportunities the U.S. Embassy offers to Pakistanis. She met with Dr. Tariq Banuri, the chairman of the Pakistan Higher Education Commission, which is working to foster a culture ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 14 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Locations: Grand Trunk (GT) Road, Lahore Ring Road, Allama Iqbal International Airport Event: In anticipation of political rallies, the Punjab Police will shut down those parts of the GT Road where it has access to Lahore City. Police will allow the travel of those who provide justification for needing to enter Lahore from GT Road ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 13 July, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Lahore
Islamabad, July 13, 2018 – Over 200 Pakistani alumni of American government exchange programs participated in the 2018 Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) international conference opening ceremony today. The conference, which runs through July 15, is focusing on Pakistani-American partnerships in cultural industries, entrepreneurship, and international education, while promoting shared values of tolerance and social inclusion. Visiting ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 13 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, July 12, 2018 – Marta Youth, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration Office Director for Europe, Central Asia, and the Americas visited the Construction Technology Training Institute (CTTI) in Islamabad. Supported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), CTTI provides vocational and technical skills training to both Afghan refugees and ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 12 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, July 12, 2018 –American Embassy Chargé d’Affaires John Hoover and Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce spoke to 156 Pakistani Fulbright Scholarship recipients preparing to leave for the U.S., where they will pursue advanced studies and research. The Fulbright Program is the American government’s flagship academic exchange ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 12 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
PESHAWAR – American Consulate Peshawar’s Regional Security Office hosted a seminar today at Pearl Continental Hotel to raise awareness of trafficking in persons (TIP). Around 60 participants from the legislative, law enforcement, and NGO communities attended the event, which focused on how Americans and Pakistanis can work together to stop this crime. The goal of ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 11 July, 2018 | Topics:
Peshawar, Press Releases
Islamabad, July 11, 2018 – The American Embassy launched two new English Access microscholarship programs on Wednesday – one at Sir Syed Public School in Rawalpindi and another implemented by Vision Building Future at Pakistan Sweet Home. Over 350 students will benefit from this program. At the opening ceremony, John Hoover, the American Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires, ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 11 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
PESHAWAR – The American Consulate Peshawar and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on July 10th to renew through July 2020 their collaboration in managing the Eleanor Roosevelt Corner in Peshawar (ERCP), established in 2015. John Hoover, Chargé d’Affaires at the American Embassy, and Professor Dr. Razia Sultana, Vice ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 11 July, 2018 | Topics:
Peshawar, Press Releases
Islamabad, July 3, 2018 – Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Ambassador Alice Wells visited Islamabad July 1–3. In Islamabad, Ambassador Wells met with Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar; Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua; Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Bajwa; and Chief of General Staff Lt General Bilal Akbar. She ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 3 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, July 2, 2018 – Ambassador David Hale, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Alice Wells and Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Project Director Tracy Thomas participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a new consular facility, offices and residences. “The new Embassy provides a modern and environmentally sustainable platform for diplomacy ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 2 July, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, June 27, 2018 – American Ambassador David Hale on Tuesday met with 50 Pakistani alumni of the U.S. government-funded Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, along with 77 students who will soon depart to participate in the program. Since 2004 more than 900 outstanding Pakistani high school students 15-17 years of age have ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 27 June, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, June 26, 2018 – USAID and the Pakistan Ministry of National Food Security and Research launched USAID’s Pakistan Agricultural Technology Transfer Activity today. Partnering with roughly 30 of the largest private agri-technology businesses, the four-year initiative will introduce advanced technologies to an estimated 122,500 farmers, whose agricultural sales are projected to reach $8.58 million. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
English teachers in Pakistan! Submit your proposal for TESOL 2019 to be held in Atlanta, Georgia. Deadline July 2, 2018. See
TESOL 2019 Proposals for proposal details for the 2019 Convention. Applicants with accepted proposals may be eligible for partial funding by the Regional English Language Office (RELO), U.S. Embassy, Islamabad to attend the TESOL 2019 Convention!* Questions? ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 6 June, 2018 | Topics:
Education
Alert for U.S. Citizens: Karachi Observance of Yom-e-Ali on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi advises U.S. citizens that on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, ‘Yom-e-Ali’ will be observed with processions and religious gatherings. In Karachi, mourners will march from Nishter Park to Imambargah Hussainiyah Iranian via Shah-e-Khurasan, Empress Market, Tibet Center, ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 5 June, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Starting Monday, June 4, visa applicants and United States citizens visiting the American Citizen Services section will not be allowed to enter U.S. Embassy Islamabad while carrying any of the following items: Battery-operated or electronic devices, or any photographic equipment Luggage, shoulder bags/purses – only bags that can be carried by hand will be permitted ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 5 June, 2018 | Topics:
Visas
PESHAWAR – From May 24 to 29, the American Consulate General Peshawar’s Regional Security Office (RSO) and the American Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section (INL) hosted a six-day study tour in Boston, Massachusetts, for seven Pakistani law enforcement officials to study issues related to protecting urban communities and facilities against terrorist attacks. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 30 May, 2018 | Topics:
Peshawar, Press Releases
By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
Islamabad, May 15, 2018 – Fifty Pakistani English language teachers who successfully completed the U.S. Embassy-sponsored 10-week E-Teacher Scholarship program presented on their experience at a four-day conference in Islamabad. Participants graduated from courses focused on topics such as Critical Thinking, Assessment, TESOL Methodology, Education Technology, Teaching Reading, and Differentiated Learning. American Embassy Regional English ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 15 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
NOWSHERA – The American Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section (INL) Director Gregory Schiffer held a joint groundbreaking ceremony today with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police Additional IGP Dr. Muhammad Naeem Khan for Phase II construction of the Joint Police Training Center (JPTC), worth almost 924 million rupees ($8 million). Other senior KP police ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 11 May, 2018 | Topics:
Peshawar, Press Releases
Islamabad, May 8, 2018 – The U.S. Embassy Islamabad, in conjunction with the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA), hosted a day-long seminar on financial inclusion and e-commerce. In addition to a panel discussion on financial inclusion in Pakistan, representatives from MasterCard spoke about how the company assists with establishing financial inclusion in other countries. Another panel ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 8 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, May 3, 2018 – English skills lead to better jobs and educational prospects, and 100 young people from suburban Islamabad will now have that chance through the U.S. Embassy’s English Access Microscholarship Program at Air University in Islamabad. At an inauguration ceremony for the new program, John Hoover, the American Embassy’s Deputy Chief of ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 3 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, April 23, 2018 – American Ambassador David Hale hosted Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari for a briefing and tour of the American Embassy’s energy sustainability initiatives. The Embassy Chancery, which was completed in 2015, achieved LEED Silver certification by incorporating locally and regionally available materials, maximizing the use of ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 23 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, April 23, 2018 – The U.S. Department of State’s Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Ambassador Alice Wells visited Islamabad today for meetings with Foreign Secretary Janjua and other senior officials. In her meetings, she discussed the status of the United States’ South Asia strategy and efforts to ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 23 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, April 22, 2018 – Today, Retailistan, a team from Karachi, beat 17 other teams to take the top prize—1 million rupees—in the 2017-18 StartUp Competition finals, the fourth edition of the American Embassy-funded event. The United States and Pakistan both benefit when Pakistan’s economy is strong and job prospects are high. Our investment in ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Demonstration Alert – U. S. Consulate General Karachi (April 20, 2018) Location: Karachi Press Club, Karachi Event: A protest is scheduled to take place on the afternoon of Friday, April 20, at the Karachi Press Club in connection with ongoing load-shedding by K-Electric. Actions to Take: Avoid all areas where demonstrations and rallies are taking ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 20 April, 2018 | Topics:
Consular Affairs
Islamabad, April 20, 2018 – Twenty-eight Pakistani police officers participated in a two-week civil disorder and crisis management training program with the New York Police Department (NYPD). The training, held from April 9-20, 2018, was funded by the U.S. Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section (INL). Held at the NYPD Police Academy, the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 20 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Muzaffarabad, April 20, 2018 — The U.S. Embassy Islamabad and the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) renewing their partnership overseeing the Lincoln Corner in Muzaffarabad (LCM) for another year(April 2018 – April 2019). Michelle Los Banos, Counselor for Public Affairs at the U.S. Embassy Islamabad, and Prof. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 20 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
The Government of Pakistan has announced commercial flight operations at the new Islamabad International Airport are now set to begin on May 3, 2018. U.S. citizens with questions about this revised date should consult their airline. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan (+92)(51) 201-4000
ACSIslamabad@state.gov https://pk.usembassy.gov U.S. Consulate General Karachi +(92)(21) 3527 5000
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Islamabad, April 18, 2018 – The U.S.-Pakistan Center of Advanced Studies in Energy (USPCAS-E) at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) held its first graduation ceremony today. Ninety-four students received Master of Science degrees in Energy Engineering. Federal Minister for Power Division Awais Ahmed Khan Laghari and American Ambassador David Hale spoke at ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 18 April, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
The Pakistani government has announced that the new Islamabad International Airport will begin operations for commercial airlines on Friday, April 20 and will be formally inaugurated on April 23. Citizens with questions regarding their flights may wish to consult airlines to reconfirm arrangements during this period. U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan (+92)(51) 201-4000
ACSIslamabad@state.gov https://pk.usembassy.gov U.S. Consulate General ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 18 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, April 17, 2018 – American Ambassador David Hale hosted a group of International Relations students from the University of Peshawar for a lively discussion on the U.S.-Pakistan relationship and the role of diplomacy in promoting peace. In his remarks to the students, Ambassador Hale talked about his own study of international relations and its ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 April, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
Islamabad, April 12, 2018: American Ambassador David Hale joined the
Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecommunication Anusha Rahman Ahmad Khan in Islamabad today to launch the USAID-supported Challenge Fund. Implemented by USAID’s Small and Medium Enterprise Activity, the Challenge Fund will support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the hospitality and Information Communications Technology (ICT) sectors. The Fund will ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 13 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Location: Islamabad Event: As a result of a fatal accident involving an Embassy vehicle over this past weekend, movements by U.S. government personnel in Islamabad have been temporarily restricted. Actions to Take: Monitor local media for updates. Avoid crowds. Avoid demonstrations. Keep a low profile. Notify friends and family of your safety. Be aware of ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 10 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
For Immediate Release Contact: U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (051-201-5427, 051-201-4723) 20/ 2018 Islamabad, April 8, 2018 – The U.S. Embassy expresses its deep sympathy to the family of the deceased and those injured in a tragic traffic accident involving a U.S. Embassy vehicle on Saturday, April 7. Embassy officials are cooperating with local authorities ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 8 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Location: From Chandni Chowk, Rawalpindi, to Faizabad intersection. From Zia Mosque to the Faizabad intersection. From the Red Mosque (Lal Masjid) to Aabpara intersection. From the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) office to the United Nations office. Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on April 6, 2018, following afternoon prayers. Multiple groups plan demonstrations. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 6 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Islamabad, April 3, 2018 – The U.S. Department of State’s Senior Bureau Official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Ambassador Alice Wells visited Islamabad and Karachi March 28 – April 3. In Islamabad, Ambassador Wells met with Minister of Interior Ahsan Iqbal; SAFRON Minister LTG (ret) Abdul Qadir Baloch; Advisor to Prime ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 3 April, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Islamabad (March 22, 2018) Location: Local authorities will close roads in the Islamabad area in advance of Pakistan Day celebrations. The Islamabad Highway will be closed to large trucks as of 12:01 a.m. on March 23 (i.e., just after midnight of March 22). Beginning at 5:00 a.m. or earlier ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Location: At and near Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, as well as some main roads leading to and from that area. Event: Pakistan Super League cricket matches will be held at Gaddafi Stadium on March 20 and 21, 2018. Local officials expect heavy traffic in and around Gaddafi Stadium, and have communicated various road closures, including ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 March, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Lahore
Islamabad, March 15, 2018: Effective April 2, 2018, the U.S. passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase only applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, such as first-time applicants over 16, children under 16, and applicants who re-apply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 15 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Message for U.S. Citizens: Passport Fee Increase Effective April 2 March 14, 2018 Important notice: Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35 for U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, including first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 14 March, 2018 | Topics:
News
Primary Elections Begin This Month – Register and request your absentee ballots for all 2018 elections now at
FVAP.gov March 12, 2018 This year the entire House of Representatives and a third of the U.S. Senate are up for election. Don’t miss your opportunity to vote in your state’s primary election as it will determine who ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 12 March, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE March 8, 2018 Washington: The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice Program is offering rewards for information leading to the identification or location of three key leaders associated with the terrorist organization Tehrik–e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and affiliated factions. The Department is ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 9 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Scholarship Recipients on International Women’s Day Islamabad, March 8, 2018: On International Women’s Day, the USAID-funded Merit and Need-Based Scholarship Program (MNBSP) celebrated the achievements of women scholars at a ceremony at the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Speaking to an audience of HEC officials, partner universities and MNBSP scholars, USAID Acting Mission Director Helen Pataki ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 9 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Peshawar, March 8, 2018: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Peace Education and Development (PEAD) Foundation invited 300 talented young women to celebrate their achievements through the USAID-supported ‘Pathways to Success’ project. In addition to the vocational training that the 300 women received, the project also provided work readiness and life skills training ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 8 March, 2018 | Topics:
Peshawar, Press Releases
The United States Commercial Service (USCS) will lead a delegation of Pakistani companies to the NPEW, to be held in Anaheim, CA, USA, March 8-11, 2018. From raw ingredients to finished products, Natural Products Expo West/Engredea (NPEW) is the premier trade show for the natural, organic and healthy lifestyle market. Attracting over 80,000 industry professionals, ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 8 March, 2018 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, Press Releases
Islamabad, March 7, 2018: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue partnered to host a two-day conference on the establishment of a National Single Window (NSW) for trade. The NSW will allow parties involved in trade and transport to file standardized information and documents at ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 7 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, March 6, 2018 – The United States-funded workshop on youth engagement in agriculture kicked off today in Islamabad. Three facilitators from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are conducting the three-day workshop this week to support The Pakistan Water Dialogue and Soil Health and Fertility projects. This workshop uses the Positive Youth Engagement ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 6 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, March 05, 2018: American Ambassador David Hale participated in a seminar on the energy and power sector in Pakistan organized by a media group in Islamabad today. Federal Minister for Power Division Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari and ambassadors from China, Germany and Turkey also took part in the seminar entitled ‘Pak Power: Progress and ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 6 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
In an event with TEVTA and program implementers on March 1 in Lahore, U.S. Consul General to Lahore Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau welcomed over 100 new students from Lahore and Sialkot to the U.S. State Department’s English Works Program. Chairman Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Irfan Qaiser Sheikh also attended the inauguration of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 1 March, 2018 | Topics:
Consul General, Lahore, News, Press Releases
On February 27, the U.S. Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section (INL) Director Gregory Schiffer celebrated the completion of three new infrastructure projects for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police, worth almost 1.9 billion rupees ($17 million). KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak and KP Inspector General of Police Salahuddin Khan Mehsud participated in the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 28 February, 2018 | Topics:
Peshawar, Press Releases, Public Affairs, South & Central Asia
Islamabad, February 27, 2018 – Deputy Assistant to the President and the U.S. National Security Council’s Senior Director for South and Central Asia Lisa Curtis visited Islamabad February 26-27. Senior Director Curtis met with Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua, Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal and the Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Bilal Akbar. In her meetings ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 27 February, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, February 20, 2018: A team of law students from University College Lahore took the top prize at the U.S. Embassy-sponsored Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. Former Chief Justice of Pakistan Tassaduq Hussain Jillani was the chief judge for the finals. The Pakistan College of Law Lahore team was named runner-up, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 20 February, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, February 16, 2018 – With support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), 13 Pakistani agribusinesses will showcase high-quality halal meat, off-season vegetables, and kinnow mandarins at Gulfood Expo 2018 from February 18 to 22 in Dubai. Drawing more than 95,000 visitors and 5,000 exhibitors from over 120 countries, the Gulfood Expo ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 16 February, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Location: Lahore, at or near Mall Road, Ghazi Road, Fortress, Defense Housing Authority Markets, Main Market Area, Jalal Sons, Emporium Mall, and Allama Iqbal Airport Event: Effective immediately, U.S. Consulate General Lahore personnel are avoiding non-essential movements at or near Mall Road, Ghazi Road, Fortress, Defense Housing Authority Markets, Main Market Area, Jalal Sons, Emporium ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 7 February, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Karachi – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is partnering with the Government of Sindh on a children’s anti-typhoid campaign by donating 250,000 syringes. After the Sindh Department of Health noticed a recent rise in the number of drug-resistant typhoid cases, it reached out to USAID for assistance. The syringes will help immunize ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 6 February, 2018 | Topics:
Karachi, News, Press Releases
Islamabad, February 1, 2018 – During a visit to Pakistan this week, United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration Nancy Izzo Jackson recognized Pakistan’s generosity hosting one of the largest, most-protracted refugee populations in the world for nearly forty years. She encouraged the Government of Pakistan to work with UNHCR ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 1 February, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Friday, January 26, 2018 Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Islamabad, January 23, 2018 – The U.S. Government demonstrated its commitment to increasing opportunities for Pakistani women during a panel discussion focused on education, economic participation, and gender equality. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Deputy Mission Director Christopher Steel spoke to more than 100 participants from academia, public, private, and nonprofit ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 23 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Location: Islamabad, F-8, F-9, G-8, and G9 Event: U.S. Embassy staff continues to avoid movements within F-8, including all major intersections and the F-8 Markaz. Embassy staff has resumed movements to F-9, G-8, and G-9. Actions to Take: Avoid F-8, including the F-8 Markaz and all major intersections. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan +(92)(51) 201-4000 ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Islamabad, January 19, 2018 – On January 19, American Ambassador David Hale officially delivered 10 ambulances worth almost 180 million rupees ($1.6 million) to the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP). The delivery underscores the American government’s long and fruitful efforts to support Pakistan’s law enforcement capacity and assist NHMP in its mission to promote ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 January, 2018 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Islamabad, January 16, 2018 – The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ambassador Alice Wells visited Islamabad January 15-16. In her meetings with Pakistani officials, Ambassador Wells underlined that the United States seeks to move toward a new relationship with Pakistan, based on our mutual interest ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 16 January, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Location: Islamabad, F-8, F-9, G-8, and G9 Event: Effective immediately, U.S. Embassy personnel are avoiding movements within F-8, F-9, G-8, and G-9, to include all major intersections. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas described above. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan +(92)(51) 201-4000
ACSIslamabad@state.gov https://pk.usembassy.gov S. Consulate General Karachi +(92)(21) 3527 5000 ACSKarachi@state.gov S. Consulate General Lahore +(92) ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 15 January, 2018 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 5 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Threats to Places of Worship Thursday, December 21, 2017 Due to the December 17 attack on the Bethel Memorial Methodist Church in Quetta, Balochistan, and continuing concerns of potential attacks targeting faith-based communities during the upcoming holiday season, the U.S. Embassy is temporarily restricting the movement of all U.S. government ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 December, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, December 21, 2017 – American Ambassador David Hale congratulated 111 Pakistani undergraduate students who have been selected to participate in the Spring 2018 U.S. government-funded Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) during a pre-departure orientation session in Islamabad. Since Global UGRAD’s launch in 2010, approximately 1,500 Pakistani students have participated in the program, which ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 21 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Islamabad, December 19, 2017 – American Ambassador David Hale met with Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Mr. Zubair Tufail and senior FPCCI leadership on December 19 to discuss American-Pakistani commercial relations. The United States is Pakistan’s largest single-country export market, with two-way trade in goods on pace to exceed 660 ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 20 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Lahore, December 19, 2017 – U.S. Consul General in Lahore, Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau, reiterated the U.S. Government’s support for further strengthening Pakistan’s health sector at a ceremony marking the hand-over of the first ever province-specific Public Health Supply Chain Strategy to the Punjab Departments of Health and Population Welfare. The event also celebrated the launch ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 December, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Lahore, News, Press Releases
“Our government’s first duty is to its people, to our citizens — to serve their needs, to ensure their safety, to preserve their rights, and to defend their values.” President Donald J. Trump A NEW NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY FOR A NEW ERA: Less than a year after taking office, President Donald J. Trump is unveiling a ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 December, 2017 | Topics:
Fact Sheets, News, Speeches
Islamabad, December 13, 2017 – On December 13, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State David Ranz officially handed over eleven armored personnel vehicles (APVs) worth over 280 million rupees ($2.7 million USD) to the Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICTP), the Frontier Constabulary, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police. The delivery underscores the U.S. government’s commitment ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 13 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Islamabad, December 11, 2017 – Between June and September 2017, the U.S. Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Section provided nine Pakistani police organizations more than $23 million in state-of-the-art, lightweight protective gear (30,500 bulletproof vests and more than 27,000 ballistic helmets) to protect police officers as they fight terrorism and crime. The police ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 11 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all non-essential travel to Pakistan. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated May 22, 2017. Consular services provided by the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, the Consulate General in Karachi, and the Consulate General in Lahore are often limited due to the security environment. At this time, ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 8 December, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Thursday, December 7, 2017 The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. Embassy Islamabad reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Lahore, Security & Emergency Messages
Thursday, December 7, 2017 The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi reminds U.S. citizens of the need ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Karachi, Security & Emergency Messages
Thursday, December 7, 2017 The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. U.S. Embassy Islamabad reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, December 06, 2017 — The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, in collaboration with the Islamabad Club, hosted a panel discussion with students and experts on ending violence against women as part of its commemoration of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. Minister Counselor for Public Affairs Kathryn Crockart welcomed the group. “The 16 Days ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 6 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, December 4, 2017 – Secretary of Defense James Mattis visited Islamabad on December 4 on his inaugural trip to Pakistan in this position. In Islamabad, Secretary Mattis met with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Minister of Defense Khurram Dastigir Khan. Secretary Mattis also met with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 4 December, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that on Friday, December 1, 2017, we expect large processions in Islamabad and Rawalpindi in celebration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, Eid Milad-Un-Nabi. In Islamabad, we anticipate a procession of 5,000 – 7,000 participants will begin at 10 a.m. at the Central Police Ground in Sector G-7. It will ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 30 November, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, November 30, 2017 – U.S. Embassy Economic Counselor William Laitinen will lead a delegation of Pakistani government and business officials to participate in the Power-Gen International trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, and to visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Denver, Colorado, from December 4-8, 2017. The delegation will ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 30 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Karachi Observance of Eid Milad Un Nabi on Friday, December 1, 2017 Thursday, November 30, 2017 The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi advises U.S. citizens that on Friday, December 1, 2017, we expect large processions in Karachi in celebration of the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, Eid Milad Un Nabi. In ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 30 November, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad cautions U.S. citizens that the security situation in the Islamabad/Rawalpindi area remains unsettled, unsafe in places, and highly fluid. Police attempted unsuccessfully to disperse protestors from the Tehreek-e-Labaik party at the Faizabad intersection, and a large number of demonstrators remain at the protest site. Small groups of protestors have fanned ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 November, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi advises U.S. citizens that the security situation in Karachi remains unsettled and highly fluid. Demonstrations and road blockages continue to take place in various locations in Karachi. Although most demonstrations appear to be nonviolent and Pakistani security forces are responding with restraint, U.S. citizens are advised to avoid areas ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 November, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
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The U.S. Consulate General Lahore informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations continue to take place throughout Lahore. These protests are an ongoing response to official Pakistani government action being taken to disperse the Islamabad/Rawalpindi-based protests. Some of the confrontations between protestors and police have become violent. All U.S. government employee movements have been canceled today to ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 November, 2017 | Topics:
Lahore, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad informs U.S. Citizens that the Pakistani government is currently undertaking action to disperse Islamabad/Rawalpindi-based protests by the Tehreek Labaik Ya Rasool Allah organization. Although police have dispersed the protests at the Faizabad Intersection, the demonstrators may be regrouping at other locations. Other groups of protestors are also present near Tramri Chowk, Bara Koh, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 November, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages
The United States is deeply concerned that Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) leader Hafiz Seed has been released from house arrest in Pakistan.
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 24 November, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, November 17, 2017: Ambassador David Hale was honored to accept, on behalf of the entire United States Mission to Pakistan, an award from the Global Entrepreneurship Network – Pakistan in recognition of the American Mission’s strong and concerted efforts to energize and expand Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Speaking at a reception celebrating National Entrepreneurship Month ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 November, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General Lahore informs U.S. citizens that a rally is expected to take place from Daata Darbar to GPO Chowk/Mall Road beginning at 1330 on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Local police anticipate there may be between 1,000 and 1,200 protesters. The organizers have referred to the rally as a display of solidarity with ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 20 November, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
November 17, 2017 Islamabad, November 17, 2017 – The Governments of the United States and Pakistan announced today the awarding of science and technology cooperative research grants to 14 joint teams of U.S. and Pakistani researchers. These grants are a part of the U.S.-Pakistan Science and Technology Cooperation Program, co-funded by the Department of State and the United ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 November, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, November 16, 2017: General Joseph Votel, Commander, United States Central Command, completed a two-day visit to Pakistan this week. In Rawalpindi, General Votel met with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Hayat; Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa; Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence Lt. Gen. Naveed Mukhtar; and ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 16 November, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Lahore November 16, 2017: U.S. Consul General Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau, the Director General of the Walled City of Lahore Authority Mr. Kamran Lashari, the CEO of Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan, Mr. Salman Beg, and representatives of the conservation team, the Masjid Wazir Khan, and the community, officially opened the newly restored Chowk of Wazir ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 16 November, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Lahore, News, Press Releases
November 16, 2017 Contact: U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (051-201-5427, 051-201-4423) 82/ 2017 USAID Hands Over Mobile Bus Libraries to CA&DD Islamabad: November 16, 2017: To mark International Education Week, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) handed over two mobile libraries to the Capital Administration and Development Division (CA&DD) at a ceremony ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 16 November, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General Lahore informs U.S. citizens that on November 10, 2017 we expect an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 participants will gather for the annual Chehlum mourning procession. The procession is expected to begin at 7:00 am at the Delhi Gate in the walled city, and end at 11 pm at the Karbala Gamay ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 9 November, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
United States Consulate General Karachi, Pakistan Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Chehlum Processions in Karachi. November 10, 2017 marks Chehlum, the 40th day of Ashura. In Karachi, Chehlum is observed with large processions that have, in the past, been targets of sectarian violence. Chehlum processions are solemn, religious events and are not tourist attractions. The ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 9 November, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
November 8, 2017 The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens in Islamabad and Rawalpindi about a large demonstration expected in Islamabad on November 9 and large processions marking Chehlum in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on November 9 and 10. The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to avoid both of these large gatherings. A procession of over 5,000 ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 8 November, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Location: Serena Hotel Date: November 6, 2017 Thanks to Raoof Hassan and his team at the Regional Peace Institute and thanks to Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif for his presence. I have no doubt this eminent and experienced group will build on the successes of the previous dialogue sessions, and I look forward to hearing the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 6 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
By David M. Hale, Ambassador of the United States of America Secretary Tillerson’s visit to Pakistan last week demonstrated the significance that the United States places on our relationship with Pakistan and the vital work that still awaits us. The Secretary discussed our continued cooperation and partnership, expanding economic ties between the United States and ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 6 November, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
Islamabad, November 5, 2017 – The American Embassy presented Broadway Bridges, a Broadway theatrical revue, at the Marriott Hotel fro, November 4-5. The production featured seven Pakistani actors directed by Broadway theatre professionals visiting from New York. The cast performed hits from the new American musical, Hamilton, as well as classics from The Sound of ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 5 November, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Multan, November 4, 2017 – United States Consul General in Lahore, Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau, today awarded graduation certificates to 40 female trainees who have received skills training under the USAID Punjab Youth Workforce Development (PYWD) Project. Also present at the event were USAID Provincial Director for Punjab, Lea Swanson; General Manager Operations, Technical Education and ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 4 November, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Lahore, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General Lahore informs U.S. citizens that from November 2 to 5, and again from November 9 to 12, we expect an estimated 500,000 people to gather in Raiwind for the annual congregation of Tablighi Jamaat. Raiwind is located approximately one hour from U.S. Consulate General Lahore. As a result, we expect heavy ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 2 November, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Sargodha November 1, 2017: Over 100 students, 50 girls and 50 boys, graduated in Sargodha Wednesday from the U.S. Department of State-funded English Access Microscholarship (Access) Program. U.S. Consul General Lahore Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau attended the graduation and distributed certificates among the graduates. The Access Program provides English language and leadership training to high school ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 1 November, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Lahore, News, Press Releases
Peshawar, 31 October 2017–The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the FATA Secretariat inaugurated the FATA Economic Revitalization Program today at an event in Peshawar. Representatives from USAID and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed the PKR 1.6 billion (US$ 15 million) award for building sustainable livelihoods in three FATA ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 31 October, 2017 | Topics:
Peshawar, Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General Lahore informs U.S. citizens that large numbers of Sikh pilgrims are expected to begin arriving in Pakistan on October 31 and stay through November 10 as part of a festival celebrating the birthday of Guru Nanak. In Punjab Province, pilgrims are expected to travel to two different cities, Lahore and Nankana ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 31 October, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Consulate General Lahore informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to take place in a few locations throughout Lahore beginning at 1400 on Friday, October 27, 2017. At least two organizations are expected to demonstrate about Kashmir-related matters. The first demonstration is planned at Chuburchi Chowk and local police anticipate there may be ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 30 October, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, October 25, 2017 — U.S. Embassy’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Section funded a comprehensive, four-week tactical emergency medical training course, followed by a two-week Master Trainer course, for 30 Pakistani police officers. Held recently at the Jakarta Center for Law Enforcement Cooperation in Indonesia, the training taught life-saving medical care skills to ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Due to security concerns, U.S. Embassy employees in Islamabad are temporarily prohibited from traveling to the following locations and areas: All National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) offices in Islamabad (G-6, G-7, G-10, F-6, and F-8) and Rawalpindi. The Blue area’s commercial and business establishments along Jinnah Avenue, between 7th Avenue and 8th (Faisal) Avenue. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 October, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, October 24, 2017 – Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visited Islamabad on October 24 on his inaugural trip to Pakistan as Secretary of State. In Islamabad, Secretary Tillerson met with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who also chaired an interagency meeting attended by Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif; Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal; Minister of Defense Khurram ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 24 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
In preparation for the 2018 election cycle, the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) updated the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) and Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Service members, their eligible family members, and overseas citizens may use the FPCA to register to vote, request absentee ballots, and update contact information. If they do not receive ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 23 October, 2017 | Topics:
Alert
Islamabad, October 19, 2017 – Visiting American neo-conceptual artist Richard Humann led a two-day creative workshop that concluded today for a group of 33 university students and faculty to explore how to conceptualize art using software development tools. Students from Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Iqra National University, and Hunerkada College of Arts gained familiarity ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 October, 2017 | Topics:
Peshawar, Press Releases
Islamabad – An interagency delegation, including Deputy Assistant to the President and NSC Senior Director for South and Central Asia Lisa Curtis; Acting Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs and Acting Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Alice Wells; Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 12 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
The United States Government, working in conjunction with the Government of Pakistan, has secured the release of the Boyle-Coleman family from captivity in Pakistan. In 2012, U.S. citizen Caitlan Coleman and Canadian citizen Joshua Boyle were taken hostage by the Haqqani network. Their three children were subsequently born in captivity. Today they are safe and ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 12 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
In 2012, Caitlan Coleman, an American citizen, and her husband, Joshua Boyle, a Canadian citizen, were taken captive and held hostage by the Haqqani network, a terrorist organization with ties to the Taliban. Ms. Coleman gave birth to the couple’s three children while they were in captivity. Yesterday, the United States government, working in conjunction ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 12 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
Date: October 12, 2017 Location: Serena Hotel, Islamabad Remarks as prepared. Assalamu Alaikum and Good Morning. It is a pleasure to celebrate with you the International Day of the Girl Child. The world’s 1.1 billion girls are a source of power, energy, and creativity – and the girls sitting here today represent the future of ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 12 October, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2017 Statement from President Donald J. Trump on International Day of the Girl On the International Day of the Girl, we recognize how girlhood shapes the lives of all women, and we promote the empowerment of more than 1 billion young girls ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 12 October, 2017 | Topics:
News
Islamabad, October 11, 2017 – American Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale commemorated the International Day of the Girl Child at an event celebrating the U.S. government’s commitment to girls’ education and women’s opportunities, equality, and advancement. The event highlighted local organizations throughout Pakistan that receive the Small Grants and Ambassador’s Fund Program (SGAFP) and work to ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 11 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Effective October 9, 2017, U.S. Embassy, Islamabad has launched a new procedure for all “
Expedite/Age-Out/Follow-to-Join Cases ” in order to get an online appointment for their Visa Interviews. Please follow this
link for complete information about the new procedure, the required documents and setting up an online appointment.
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 6 October, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Visas
The U.S. Consulate General Lahore informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to take place at the Lahore Press Club beginning at 14:00 on Friday, October 6, 2017. Several organizations may be demonstrating. Local police anticipate there may be approximately 2,000 protesters. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 6 October, 2017 | Topics:
Lahore, Security & Emergency Messages
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices that provide a full range of SSA services for U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States. Effective October 1, 2017, individuals residing in Pakistan who require social security services or have questions about SSA benefits must contact the SSA Federal ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 2 October, 2017 | Topics:
Alert
Islamabad, October 2, 2017 – William Doan, U.S. Embassy Senior Water Resources Engineer, will lead a delegation of Pakistani government officials and businessmen to Chicago, Illinois September 30 – October 4, to promote U.S.-Pakistan bilateral commercial ties and increase trade and investment in the water sector. The delegation will attend the 2017 Water Environment Federation ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 2 October, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad advises U.S. citizens to consider increased security precautions during the first ten days of the Muslim month of Muharram, which began on September 22. Religious gatherings and public processions take place throughout Pakistan during Muharram, particularly during the first ten days of the month. The 9th and 10th days of Muharram (September ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 27 September, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, September 19, 2017 — Reinforcing the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) long-term commitment to advancing higher education in Pakistan, Mission Director Jerry Bisson congratulated Pakistani scholars at an event today in Islamabad. The event commemorated the achievements of Pakistani scholars who have recently completed two-year master’s and four-year Ph.D. degrees through ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, September 20, 2017 – Ten Pakistani women have departed for the United States to participate in TechWomen 2017, a mentorship and exchange program for emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering and math. This is the first year Pakistani women have participated in the U.S. government-funded TechWomen program, which includes 100 participants from across ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Karachi, September 21, 2017 – Acting U.S. Consul General John Warner and other representatives of the U.S. Mission to Pakistan attended a commissioning ceremony hosted by the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) for two 110-foot Island-Class patrol boats. The boats were provided by the United States to the PMSA via a grant transfer on December ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S.-Supported Integrated Energy Plan for Pakistan Holds Inaugural Meeting of Steering Committee Islamabad, September 18, 2017 – American Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale and Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Sartaj Aziz inaugurated the Steering Committee for Integrated Energy Planning (IEP) for Pakistan today. The U.S. Department of Energy, supported by USAID and the U.S. Department of ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Date: September 26, 2017 Location: Ramada Hotel, Islamabad Remarks as Prepared Asalamu Alaikum. It is a pleasure to be here as you begin the seventh annual leadership conference for persons with disabilities. I would like to thank STEP President Muhammad Atif Sheikh and STEP Projects Director Abia Akram for their invitation. It is also a ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 September, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches
The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad wishes to inform U.S. citizens that the Department of State recently issued an updated Worldwide Caution on September 14, with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated March 6, 2017. As terrorist ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 21 September, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2017 READOUT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT’S MEETING WITH PRIME MINISTER SHAHID KHAQAN ABBASI OF PAKISTAN Vice President Mike Pence met for the first time with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in New York today. The Vice President and Prime Minister Abbasi ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 20 September, 2017 | Topics:
News
Date: September 18, 2017 Location: Islamabad Remarks as Prepared Asalamu Alaikum. It is a pleasure and an honor to open this inaugural meeting of the Steering Committee for the Integrated Energy Plan with Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Sartaj Aziz. Mr. Aziz has played a significant role for decades in Pakistan’s governance, growth, and development, in ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 18 September, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches
Today starting at approximately 16:00, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party will hold a political rally at Faisal Chowk / Mall Road. Imran Khan is expected to attend and police believe there will be up to 3500 supporters attending the event. The event is part of the NA-120 election campaign, and the conclusion time tonight ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 14 September, 2017 | Topics:
Lahore, News, Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, September 12, 2017 – U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) to Pakistan John Hoover inaugurated the International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies. The two-day conference is organized by the U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Energy (USPCAS-E) – a United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded project implemented in partnership with the University of ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 12 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, September 11, 2017 – The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Pakistan is pleased to partner, for a fourth year, with The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) on the 2017 edition of the Pakistan StartUp Cup competition for entrepreneurs. Pakistanis with amazing business ideas are encouraged to apply. The deadline for submitting applications is September 20, 2017. Participating ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 11 September, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
On Friday, September 8 beginning at 14:00, at least eight organizations are expected to demonstrate at the Lahore Press Club regarding events in Burma. Police have advised that there may be as many as 2,000 protesters. Consulate General Lahore is aware of at least eight additional protests scheduled to begin at 14:00 throughout the city. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 8 September, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
This message alerts U.S. citizens that religious and political parties and groups have announced plans to protest on September 8 the treatment of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. These groups have declared that they will attempt to march to protest in front of the Embassy of Myanmar. Pakistani officials plan to seal the Red Zone in ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 7 September, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, September 6, 2017 – Wheat, Pakistan’s most important crop, is in the spotlight at the National Agriculture Research Center, which is hosting a two-day Wheat Productivity Enhancement Program Meeting (WPEP) this week. The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Dr. David Marshall gave opening remarks at today’s inaugural session. Marshall, from USDA’s Plant Science ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 6 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
As the Afghan observance of Eid-ul-Qurban over the weekend, Martyrs’ Day on September 9, 2017, and the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks approach, the U.S. Embassy in Kabul reminds U.S. citizens of the continued need for caution and vigilance regarding your personal security. Demonstrations and additional local security related to public ceremonies could ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 31 August, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
United States Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan This message alerts U.S. citizens that both announced and unannounced anti-American demonstrations have occurred in large metropolitan areas throughout Pakistan in response to the United States’ recently announced new South Asia policy. Demonstrations have taken place in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and other cities. These events have prompted additional limitations ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 30 August, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, August 25, 2017: – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) jointly held a workshop on Zoonotic diseases, which are the animal diseases that can spread to humans, such as Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic fever, rabies, brucellosis and avian influenza. The workshop brought decision makers and scientists together to ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 25 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Islamabad, August 22, 2017: – Three experts from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are conducting water-resource workshops in Islamabad this week to support the Pakistan Water Dialogue Project. Eighty-five senior officials and technical experts from the federal and provincial ministries, universities, and NGOs are attending the events, which were organized by USDA and ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
SECRETARY TILLERSON: Afternoon, all. I thought I’d take a few moments to offer a few comments on the strategy for South Asia that President Trump outlined last night in his address to the nation, and then take a few of your questions on that subject. I think the President did a, I think, fairly thorough job ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
August 21, 2017 Statement on the United States’ Engagement in South Asia This evening, President Trump announced the new integrated strategy for the U.S. approach to South Asia that will require diplomatically engaging Pakistan, Afghanistan and India to create the conditions for stability in the region. This new strategy signals clear support for the Afghan ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 21 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
Fort Myer Arlington, Virginia 9:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you. Please be seated. Vice President Pence, Secretary of State Tillerson, members of the Cabinet, General Dunford, Deputy Secretary Shanahan, and Colonel Duggan. Most especially, thank you to the men and women of Fort Myer and every member of the United ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 21 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
Islamabad, August 19, 2017: General Joseph Votel, Commander, United States Central Command, led a delegation on a two-day visit to Pakistan this week. This was General Votel’s third visit to Pakistan as Commander. General Votel and the delegation met with Prime Minister Shahid Abbasi, Defense Minister Khurram Dastgir, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Lahore August 17, 2017: U.S. Consul General Yuriy R. Fedkiw visited the Chowk of Wazir Khan Mosque to observe the restoration work completed under the U.S. Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). Mr. Salman Beg, CEO of Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan, the implementing partner for the project, and representatives of the conservation team, were ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 August, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Lahore, News, Press Releases
Date: August 17, 2017 Location: Marriott Hotel, Islamabad Remarks as Prepared Assalamu Aleikum. It is an honor to join you today for the 7th annual reunion of the Pakistan-United States Alumni Network’s Islamabad-Rawalpindi chapter. Thank you to PUAN country president Khawaja Mudassar and chapter president Saima Amjad. The chapter’s leadership team put a lot of ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 August, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches
Islamabad, August 16, 2017: Lieutenant General Michael Garrett, Commanding General of United States Army Central Command, led a six-member delegation on a three-day visit to Pakistan this week. This is LTG Garrett’s first visit to Pakistan. While in Islamabad, LTG Garrett and the delegation met with the Pakistan Army’s Chief of General Staff, the Director ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 16 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I would like to congratulate the Pakistani people as they celebrate their 70th anniversary of independence. In an August 14, 1947 message to then Governor General Muhammed Ali Jinnah, President Truman pledged the firm friendship and good will of the United States, saying, “The ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 14 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
U.S. Mission to Pakistan Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Pakistan Independence Day, August 14 August 11, 2017 The American Embassy in Islamabad cautions U.S. citizens in Pakistan that local celebrations of Pakistan Independence Day have historically led to significant pedestrian and vehicular traffic congestion throughout Pakistan, particularly in the larger cities, gatherings of large crowds, ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 12 August, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, August 10, 2017: American Ambassador David Hale visited a Tech Camp today through which individuals with disabilities learned how to use new technologies in their daily lives. The American Embassy collaborated with the Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP) to develop this two-day camp, which included sessions on the effective use of social media for ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 10 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Date: August 9, 2017 Location: Ramada Hotel, Islamabad Remarks as Prepared Assalamu Aleikum. I am glad to be here today at this Tech Camp for individuals with disabilities. Thank you to the Information Resource Center Team at the Embassy, STEP, the trainers, HRDN, and everyone else who played a role in preparing for this important ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 9 August, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches
American Consulate Lahore Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Explosion on Band Road in Lahore August 7, 2017 According to media reports, an explosion occurred at approximately 2100 near the intersection of Band Road and Outfall Road in western Lahore. Although initial reports attributed the explosion to a truck collision with an electrical transformer or power ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 8 August, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, August 04, 2017: Acting Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs and Acting Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Alice Wells visited Islamabad August 3 and 4 as part of her introductory trip to the region. In Islamabad, she met with Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif, Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua, Finance ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 4 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, August 04, 2017: Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Christina Tomlinson launched the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) International Peacebuilding Conference today, during which over 200 U.S. exchange program alumni will discuss how to work towards international peace through community engagement. Joining the PUAN attendees are U.S. exchange alumni from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, and Turkey. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 4 August, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad – We congratulate Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on his election by the National Assembly. We look forward to working with him to advance our shared interests in a secure, democratic, peaceful, and prosperous Pakistan and region. -Ambassador David Hale
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 1 August, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
U.S. Consulate General Karachi Security Message: Update Regarding Jinnah International Airport in Karachi (KHI) July 27, 2017 The United States Consulate General in Karachi has resumed the movement of U.S. government personnel traveling to and from Jinnah International Airport in Karachi (KHI). Local security forces have increased security measures at the airport and in the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 27 July, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The United States Consulate General in Karachi has temporarily cancelled all official and unofficial travel of U.S. government personnel traveling to and from Jinnah International Airport Karachi (KHI) until further notice. U.S. citizens are advised that the risk for violence at or near this location is elevated at this time. U.S. citizens are reminded that ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 25 July, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad – July 22, 2017: Pakistani entrepreneurs gained new insights about raising and managing funds for their entrepreneurial ventures during a series of presentations this week by American entrepreneur Dr. Andrew Scheuermann. The American Embassy sponsored Dr. Scheuermann’s visit to Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi through its 2017 Entrepreneurship Speaker Series. During his visit, Dr. Scheuermann ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Islamabad, July 21, 2017: American Ambassador David Hale congratulated more than 100 Pakistani undergraduate students who have been selected to participate in the fall 2017 U.S. Government-funded Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) during a pre-departure orientation in Islamabad. Since Global UGRAD’s launch in 2010, approximately 1,400 Pakistani students have participated in the program, which ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 21 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Islamabad, July 21, 2017: American Ambassador David Hale congratulated more than 100 Pakistani undergraduate students who have been selected to participate in the fall 2017 U.S. Government-funded Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) during a pre-departure orientation in Islamabad. Since Global UGRAD’s launch in 2010, approximately 1,400 Pakistani students have participated in the program, which ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 21 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
On July 20, Commercial Counselor Steve Knode and U.S. Consulate Lahore Political / Economic Chief Ann Mason traveled to Faisalabad, Pakistan’s third largest city, and met with the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Faisalabad Industrial Estate Development & Management Company. Mr. Knode discussed the prevailing commercial and economic climate in Punjab and ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 20 July, 2017 | Topics:
Business, Commercial Opportunities, Consul General, Lahore, News, Press Releases
Islamabad, July 19, 2017: The Pakistan Army received more than fifty new Fido X3 explosives detectors from the U.S. Embassy’s Office of the Defense Representative – Pakistan (ODRP). The Fido is a sophisticated hand-held device that will allow Pakistani soldiers determine in less than ten seconds whether an item is composed of explosives. These newest ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Islamabad, July 14, 2017 – American Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Jonathan Pratt congratulated 173 Pakistani students and scholars on receiving a prestigious Fulbright scholarship to pursue advanced studies and research in the United States. The Fulbright Program is the American government’s flagship academic exchange program, and the Fulbright Program in Pakistan is one of the largest ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 14 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
July 14, 2017 – Islamabad: Six Pakistani students and their mentors departed for the United States today to participate in the inaugural FIRST Global Challenge robotics competition in Washington, D.C. The Pakistani team, which is financially supported by the American Embassy, will work with other teams from across the world to accomplish engineering tasks focused ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 14 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Islamabad, July 13, 2017: Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement-Pakistan (INL-P) Deputy Director Mike McKeown attended an inauguration ceremony at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House in Islamabad to mark the completion of the INL-funded Frontier Constabulary’s Spina Thana Compound, and the delivery of INL-funded uniforms and personal ballistic body armor to Frontier Constabulary (FCY) personnel. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 13 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Peshawar, Press Releases
Islamabad, July 12, 2017 – U.S. Embassy Islamabad and Islamabad Club officials signed a memorandum of understanding to extend their support of the Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Reading Room, a partnership to promote English language learning. First established in August 2009, the MLK Reading Room provides free access to English books, magazines, videos, as ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 12 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Karachi: Consul General Grace Shelton handed over equipment and vehicles worth approximately Rs 7 million to Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Hyderabad, Khadim Hussain Rind, at the Hyderabad Women Protection Center earlier today. This support is part of the State Department’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) funding to strengthen the Sindh Police’s ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 12 July, 2017 | Topics:
Karachi, News, Press Releases
The U.S. Consulate General Lahore has received indications that there is a heightened threat of a terrorist attack in Lahore. According to media reports, government buildings, tourist areas, religious sites, public parks, police check-posts, and hotels frequented by foreigners are particularly vulnerable, and may be the targets of a terrorist operation. U.S. citizens are urged ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 11 July, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Karachi: Public Affairs Officer John Warner congratulated the 75 participating students of the six months long “English Works” program on the successful completion of their course earlier today at the Royal Rodale club in Karachi. The program, funded through Mission Pakistan’s Regional English Language Programs Office, focuses on enhancing business communication skills – including professional-level ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 10 July, 2017 | Topics:
Karachi, News, Press Releases
Islamabad, July 7, 2017 – Pakistani alumni of the U.S. Government-funded Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program shared what they learned about American schools and culture with 75 students from all across Pakistan who will soon depart for the year-long YES academic exchange in the United States. During a reentry seminar and pre-departure orientation ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 7 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Karachi: United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Jerry Bisson & Deputy Mission Director Denise Herbol earlier today inaugurated a new building and research center at Mehran University of Engineering & Technology (MUET), Jamshoro. The facility was constructed with the support of the U.S. government under the U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 6 July, 2017 | Topics:
Karachi, News, Press Releases
July 3, 2017 Contact: U.S. Embassy For Immediate Release Public Affairs Section 44/ 2017 051-201-5427, 051-201-4596 Islamabad, July 3, 2017 – United States Senator John McCain, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, leading a delegation including Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator David ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 3 July, 2017 | Topics:
Islamabad, July 3, 2017 – United States Senator John McCain, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, leading a delegation including Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator David Perdue, concluded his visit to Pakistan today. The Senators thanked their Pakistani hosts for their hospitality. During their visit to Pakistan the Senate delegation ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 3 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Please be advised that the U.S. Embassy is closed for official business on July 4 and will resume its normal operations on July 5.
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 23 June, 2017 | Topics:
Alert
By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 23 June, 2017 | Topics:
Leading Pakistani Companies to Join Global Business Leaders and U.S. Government Officials at Top Investment Event Islamabad, June 17, 2017: American Ambassador David Hale announced today that seven leading Pakistani companies from a range of industries will travel to Washington D.C. to participate in the
SelectUSA Investment Summit (Summit), June 18-20. The summit is America’s highest profile annual event ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
United States Consulate General Karachi, Pakistan Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Large Shia Procession on June 17, 2017 in Karachi June 16, 2017 This message alerts U.S. citizens that the Shia Community will hold a large procession in observance of “Yom-e-Ali,” Saturday, June 17 in Karachi. The procession will start about 1:00 p.m. near Nishtar ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 16 June, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, June 16, 2017 – Muhammed Shahrukh Khan, 19, from Lahore, who was accepted into the United States Air Force (USAF) Academy for four years of rigorous academic and military training, departed for the United States. “I’m excited to go, to learn about the world and people and their different backgrounds,” said Shahrukh, who plans ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 16 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
“Pakistan’s economic growth is creating a strong market for U.S. brands.” – Steve Knode, U.S. Commercial Counselor Islamabad, June 15, 2017: The U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) is leading this week a delegation of Pakistani companies from Karachi, Islamabad, and Mirpur to the International Franchise Expo 2017, in New York, USA. The expo is the largest ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 15 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Peshawar, June 13, 2017: The U.S. Mission to Pakistan is pleased to announce two new health projects for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas. U.S. Agency for International Development Deputy Mission Director Kevin Brownawell and the Chief Minister, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr. Pervez Khan Khattak today joined in launching the new projects at a ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 13 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Peshawar, Press Releases
Islamabad, June 3, 2017 – United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Nancy Izzo Jackson visited Pakistan from May 31 to June 3. During the visit, she reaffirmed the United States’ long-term commitment to humanitarian assistance to victims of the Afghan conflict and appreciated Pakistan’s role in hosting one of ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 3 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
[State Dept website] U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release On behalf of the United States Department of State, Renda and I sincerely wish Muslims around the world a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. Ramadan is a month of reverence, generosity, and self-reflection. Most importantly, it is a cherished time for family ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2017 Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Ramadan On behalf of the American people, I would like to wish all Muslims a joyful Ramadan. During this month of fasting from dawn to dusk, many Muslims in America and around the world ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Speeches
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release NATO Headquarters Brussels, Belgium PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much, Secretary General Stoltenberg. Chancellor Merkel, thank you very much. Other heads of state and government, I am honored to be here with members of an alliance that has promoted safety and peace across the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, President of the United States, Speeches
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
Karachi: Consul General Grace Shelton today formally launched the English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) for children from underserved areas of Karachi. This two-year after-school English-language and leadership program will train talented 13-20 year old students from disadvantaged communities. At the ceremony, Consul General Shelton encouraged the students participating in this program to take advantage of this ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 25 May, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
American Ambassador David Hale met today with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Ambassador Hale noted President Donald Trump’s call during his speech at the Arab-Islamic-American Summit for a vision of peace, security, and prosperity, and unity in conquering extremism and terrorism. Ambassador Hale affirmed Pakistan’s role and great sacrifices in this effort. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Pakistan
Karachi: Earlier today the U.S. Consulate organized a Local Government Capacity Building Workshop for recently-elected local government officials from Sindh province, with a focus on the districts of Larkana, Sukkur, Thatta, Maleer and Badin. M.J. Khan, a former three-time Houston City Council Member, conducted the virtual workshop from the United States and enlightened the participants ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 May, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Monday, May 22, Islamabad — American business consultant Dr. Terry Jackson coached Pakistani students and entrepreneurs on building effective marketing systems during a series of presentations last week in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. The U.S. Embassy sponsored Jackson’s visit through its 2017 Entrepreneurship Speaker Series. Dr. Jackson, who has more than 25 years of experience ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release Remarks as prepared for delivery Thank You. I want to thank King Salman for his extraordinary words, and the magnificent Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting today’s summit. I am honored to be received by such gracious hosts. I have always heard about the splendor of ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 21 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
Karachi: Earlier this evening, Consul General Grace Shelton presided over the signing of a new master franchise agreement between Kentucky-based Yum! Brands and local partner MCR. Aqueel Hasan, President, MCR and Randall Blackford, General Manager, Yum! Brands Middle East signed the agreement on behalf of their respective companies. The agreement commits to an expansion over ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 May, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Karachi: In an effort to promote interfaith cooperation and religious tolerance, various religious leaders today toured places of worship in Karachi and reiterated their resolve to encourage religious tolerance and discourage extremism in the country. On their invitation, Consul General Grace Shelton also joined the group. “Today we visited a mosque, a Catholic church, a ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 May, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Islamabad, May 17, 2017 — United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director John Groarke, Secretary of the Ministry of National Health Services Muhammad Ayub Shaikh, Executive Director Health Services Academy Dr. Assad Hafeez, and Secretary Health Department Government of Sindh Dr. Fazlullah Pechuho signed the three new project commitment letters for the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 May, 2017 | Topics:
Karachi, News, Press Releases
Islamabad, May 16, 2017: Last weekend, more than two dozen Pakistani police officers graduated a six-week medical emergency training course, with eight officers also completing a two-week Master Trainer medical course. Held at the Jakarta Center for Law Enforcement Cooperation in Indonesia, the training taught life-saving medical skills to police officers who are often the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 16 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Karachi – Along with Sindh Education Minister Jam Mahtab Hussain Dahar and Secretary of Education Abdul Aziz Uqaili, U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton and USAID Deputy Mission Director Denise Herbol today broke ground for school construction in Karachi. Local government representatives, community leaders, teachers and students were also present on the occasion. These schools are ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 12 May, 2017 | Topics:
Karachi, News, Press Releases
Islamabad, May 12, 2017 – A meeting was held between Brig Muhammad Yousaf Majoka, DIG FC KP and Katie Stana, INL Director to mark the inauguration of Border Outpost Construction Project at General Headquarters, Rawalpindi. DIG FC KP expressed his gratitude to INL’s assistance, mentioning that “The US Embassy’s INL has stood with FC for ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 12 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Karachi: Today, American Ambassador David Hale inaugurated a 314 million rupee state-of-the-art Information Technology Service Centre in Karachi that will support 3,000 employees providing back office and call center services to clients in Pakistan, the United States, and around the world. An initiative of The Resource Group (TRG), an American-Pakistani venture, the call center will ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 11 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Karachi: Joined by the Inspector General of Sindh Police, A. D. Khawaja, and the Additional Inspector General of the Counter Terrorism Department, Dr. Sanaullah Abbasi, American Ambassador David Hale underscored the U.S. commitment to the fight against terrorism at the inauguration of the Counter Terrorism Department building (CTD). On November 11, 2010, a car bomb ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 11 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Date: May 11, 2017 Location: CTD Police Lines, Karachi Remarks as prepared. Inspector General Sindh, A. D. Khawaja, and Additional Inspector General for the Counter Terrorism Department, Dr. Sanaullah Abbasi, thank you for hosting us today. Police are on the front lines of Pakistan’s efforts to combat violent extremism, expand access to justice, and enforce ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 11 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
Date: May 11, 2017 Location: TRG, Karachi Remarks as prepared. My thanks to Nadeem Elahi for hosting us. I would also like to recognize the management team of IBEX Global for traveling from the United States for today’s event. The United States is one of Pakistan’s largest trading partners and many American companies are present ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 11 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
Islamabad, May 09, 2017 – A member of the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) joined a delegation of Pakistani companies from Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, and Multan at Waste Expo 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The expo is the largest annual recycling and waste management trade show in the United States, and runs from May 8-11. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 9 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
The following op-ed was published in English in The News on May 8, 2017. “I want to congratulate all students in Pakistan who have received offers of admission from one of the over 4,500 accredited institutions of higher learning in the US. Graduates of US universities, including many successful Pakistani students, have gone on to ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 8 May, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
Karachi — U.S. Cultural Attaché A. J. Jagelski underlined the importance of art and poetry as important outlets for people to express themselves peacefully while speaking at the ‘American Poetry Mushaira’ earlier today. In honor of National Poetry Month, ‘The Dawn of Freedom’ poetry contest included the participation of approximately 60 young students from local ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 4 May, 2017 | Topics:
Karachi, Press Releases
Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State United Nations New York City April 28, 2017 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Thank you, Secretary General, for that most helpful briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Secretary of State of the United States, and I thank you for the opportunity to address the Security Council. According ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 28 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
Islamabad, April 28, 2017 – Emphasizing the link between protecting intellectual property and economic growth, Pakistani-American attorney and patent expert Haris Bajwa met this week with students and entrepreneurs in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. Bajwa’s visit, which is part of the U.S. Embassy’s 2017 Entrepreneurship Speaker Series, coincided with World Intellectual Property Day, April 26. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 28 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Islamabad, April 28, 2017 – Ten American sports experts associated with the Women Win Foundation visited Islamabad and Karachi April 17 to 28 to conduct workshops and activities promoting girls’ participation in sports. During their visit, which was funded by the U.S. Embassy and organized by Right to Play Pakistan, the American experts collaborated with ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 28 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Acting U.S. Consul General John Warner highlighted the U.S. assistance extended to Pakistani students in their transition from education to employment while speaking at the concluding ceremony of ‘Pakistan Workforce Development Project, organized by the Isra University, Hyderabad, here today. “The outcomes of this project will help Pakistani universities raise their profiles in the local ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 28 April, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Effective May 01, 2017, U.S. Embassy, Islamabad has launched a new procedure for filing Returning Resident (SB1) Visa Applications & LPR Boarding Foil Applicants in order to get an online appointment for their Visa Interviews. Following link will take you to Global Support Services (GSS) website for complete information about the new procedure and required ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 28 April, 2017 | Topics:
Alert
Islamabad, April 27, 2017 –High ranking Pakistani police and emergency response officials received state of the art bomb protection suits, bomb disposal kits, and emergency medical supplies in an event at Islamabad Police lines HQ today. The donations were provided by the U.S. Department of State’s Anti-Terrorism Assistance (ATA) program, which provides training and equipment ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 27 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
The U.S. government is aware of a threat to foreign medical workers in Pakistan, who may be targeted for kidnapping or assassination. The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan urges U.S. citizens to vary their times and routes when traveling anywhere in Pakistan, and to avoid travel patterns to such locations that would allow other persons to ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 April, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, April 24, 2017 – According to Pakistani academics and American legal experts, intellectual property rights (IPR) stimulate economic growth in Pakistan as IPR protects and encourages innovation and creativity which are key factors in generating economic activities, and help industry create new jobs and compete in the international market. This consensus was developed at ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 25 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
April 07, 2017 Contact: U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section (051-201-5427, 051-201-4423) 21/ 2017 Islamabad, April 7, 2017 – American Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale said today that the United States and Pakistan are closely aligned on the key goal of Pakistan’s economic development, and that innovation is key to achieving this goal. Delivering remarks at ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 7 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Peshawar, April 6, 2017 – U.S. Consul General Raymond McGrath hosted a reception for students in the English Access Micro-scholarship Program, along with alumni, teachers, and coordinators from Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women’s University and the Institute of Management Sciences to mark the successful completion of ten years of the Access program in KP. Minister for ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 7 April, 2017 | Topics:
Alumni, Consul General, Culture, Events, Press Releases
Date: April 5, 2017 Location: Serena Hotel, Islamabad Remarks as Prepared Many of you, both Americans and Pakistanis, have traveled long distances to be here, an indication of the value of today’s discussion. My thanks to Raoof Hasan and his team at the Regional Peace Institute for organizing this event and assembling such an eminent ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 5 April, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Nearly thirty Pakistani government officials and agricultural industry representatives completed a six-year U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) sponsored training program in a ceremony at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad. The graduation was presided over by David Williams, Agriculture Counselor, US Embassy Islamabad, Muhammad Tariq Khan, Deputy Director Department of Plant Protection, Karachi, and Dr. Babar ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 2 April, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, Government Offices, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Pakistan
| Tags: #USPak, Agriculture, USEmbassyISB
The U.S. Embassy launched its 2017 Entrepreneurship Speaker Series this week with the visit of American entrepreneur Rhett Power, who delivered a series of presentations in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore on the theme of “Do’s and Don’ts of Starting a Business.”
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 1 April, 2017 | Topics:
Business, News, Press Releases
| Tags: #Entrepreneurship
American Ambassador David Hale met with over 60 Pakistani women entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and capacity-building organizations at the U.S. Embassy for a Supply Chain Diversity Expo hosted by the U.S. Pakistan Women’s Council and WECREATE/Pakistan. Ambassador Hale congratulated the entrepreneurs on starting businesses and urged them to continue to inspire others with their creativity and ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 31 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Business, News, Press Releases
The Office of Defense Representative - Pakistan made another delivery of Cessna aircraft to the Pakistan Army. Since November 2016, the Pakistan Army has received six Cessna planes: two Cessna 208 Caravans and four Cessna 206H aircraft. These aircraft will assist the Pakistan Army with their air mobility capability by enhancing the Army's ability to ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 31 March, 2017 | Topics:
Government Offices, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Pakistan
| Tags: #USPak, USEmbassyISB
Pakistani women are making the country proud by excelling in all walks of life. Today, the United States and the Aurat Foundation celebrated women’s achievements at a ceremony held in Islamabad.
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 31 March, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, U.S. & Pakistan
| Tags: #EmpowerWomen
Date: March 24, 2017 Remarks as Prepared I’m pleased to be here to recognize the valuable work of the U.S. Pakistan Women’s Council and WECREATE to advance women in business. A country can’t achieve its full economic potential without the participation of its entire workforce. My thanks to WECREATE, Murtaza Zaidi, and the Indus Entrepreneurs ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 24 March, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with support from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has invested more than $4 million in a six-year distance learning project initiative to support the Government of Pakistan’s efforts to increase agricultural trade. This program’s goal is to strengthen Pakistan’s ability to comply with international trade rules to ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 March, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Exports, Pakistani, Support, USDA
US Embassy representatives, including Agriculture Counselor David Williams, met with Agriculture Minister Punjab, Naeem Akhtar Khan, and Secretary Agriculture Punjab, Mohammad Mahmood, to discuss Government of Punjab agricultural development priorities and opportunities for agricultural cooperation that are consistent with the Government of Punjab’s interests and priorities.
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 21 March, 2017 | Topics:
Agriculture, News, Press Releases
| Tags: #USPak, Agriculture, USEmbassyISB
According to media reports, The Punjab Home Department has warned that international and foreign schools and schools with English language curricula in Lahore may be the target of a terror organization operation already underway. The U.S. Consulate General considers these threats to be credible. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid such schools until the threat ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 2 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Karachi — United States Consul General Grace Shelton welcomed approximately 100 differently-abled athletes and their parents and mentors from Para Sports Pakistan for a Paralympics Sports Diplomacy event on February 28. At the official residence of the Consul General, the athletes participated in hearing impaired football, wheelchairs races, blind cricket, wheelchair basketball, and softball alongside ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 28 February, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
U.S. Consulate General Lahore has received indications that there is a heightened threat of terrorist attack in Lahore, and throughout the rest of Punjab province. There has been a substantial increase in terrorist activity throughout Pakistan, including two significant attacks within the city of Lahore within the last ten days. The Consulate General continues to ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 24 February, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Sukkur: U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton welcomed 50 new students to the six months’ long “English Works” Program at the Lincoln Corner in Khairpur. The program, funded through Mission Pakistan’s Regional English Language Programs Office, focuses on enhancing business communication skills – including professional-level English – to improve students’ employment and educational prospects, and in ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 24 February, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Islamabad, February 24, 2017 – The Pakistan military, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy, is screening nominees for the Service Academy Foreign Student Program. Under this program, partner nations nominate outstanding young men and women for the opportunity to compete for admission to the United States’ elite military academies. “As a proud member of the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 24 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Karachi: Earlier today U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Jonathan Pratt visited Mohenjo Daro, a World Heritage site of outstanding value to humanity. He was accompanied by Karachi Consul General Grace Shelton and site curator Mr. Zaheeruddin Shar. “For me, the most interesting part of our visit was seeing Mohenjo Daro’s 5000 year-old college. The ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 23 February, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Karachi – An event in Karachi today showcased the impact and achievements of the Small Grants and Ambassador’s Fund Program (SGAFP). Beneficiaries, government officials and community leaders participated. Since 2010, The SGAFP, which is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has supported more than 50 grants in Sindh province worth US ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 23 February, 2017 | Topics:
Karachi, News, Press Releases
Islamabad, February 22, 2017 – An American jazz quartet – Amikaeyla Gaston and the Mike Del Ferro Trio – performed at an event hosted by American Ambassador David Hale in celebration of America’s Black History Month yesterday, as Americans reflect on the struggles and triumphs of the African American community. The concert was attended by ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 February, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Press Releases
Karachi — The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) held an awards ceremony today for 200 young women and men trained under the joint Youth Employment Project. The project provides training and job opportunities in the garment industry to young women and men from conflict-ridden and marginalized areas ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 21 February, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Date: February 21, 2017 Location: Ambassador Residence Remarks as Prepared Thank you for joining me today as we celebrate Black History Month. I want to thank Amikaeyla Gaston and the Mike Del Ferro Trio for headlining tonight’s celebration. Special thanks to the Embassy staff and the American Voices team for making this evening possible and making ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 21 February, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
American Embassy Islamabad February 17, 2017 Over the past few days, terrorist attacks have occurred across Pakistan. As a result, Pakistani security forces have increased security measures nationwide. Media reports indicate that police are on high alert and are particularly concerned about security around market areas, malls, and hotels. U.S. government personnel may be under ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 February, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Karachi: On Friday, February 17, American Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale dedicated the General Electric locomotives at the Karachi Cantonment railway station. The Ambassador, alongside Grace Shelton, U.S. Consul General for Karachi; Sarim Sheikh, CEO, GE Pakistan & Central Asia; Parveen Agha, Chairperson, Pakistan Railways; and Nisar Ahmed Memon, Divisional Superintendent, Pakistan Railways, highlighted how ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 February, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Peshawar, February 16, 2017 – U.S. Consul General Raymond McGrath hosted the Minister for Local Government, Inayatullah Khan, nazims and naib nazims from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to a reception at the Consulate on Thursday evening. The event drew elected representatives from as far away as Torghar and Dera Ismail Khan. Mr. McGrath congratulated the group ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 February, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases, U.S. Consulate General Peshawar
Karachi: On Thursday, February 16, American Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale presided over the opening ceremony of a six-month English training program for fifty youth aged 17 – 25. The program, funded through Mission Pakistan’s Regional English Language Programs Office, focuses on enhancing business communication skills – including professional-level English – to improve students’ employment ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 16 February, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Karachi — U.S. Naval and Coast Guard forces joined military counterparts from Pakistan and more than 35 other countries in the AMAN 17 exercises in Karachi, from February 10 to 14. AMAN 17 is a Pakistani-led, multilateral exercise held biennially in Karachi and in the North Arabian Sea. The USS Comstock, an amphibious dock landing ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 14 February, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Media are reporting that an explosion occurred at approximately 1800 in front of the Punjab Provincial Assembly Building on Mall Road at Charing Cross. Media reporting indicates that there were at least 16 people killed and 74 injured in the attack. U.S. citizens are urged to avoid this area. If you are aware of any U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 13 February, 2017 | Topics:
Lahore, Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, February 12, 2017: Ten teams from top law schools throughout Pakistan competed in the Jessup law moot court competition-Pakistan, held at Serena Hotel in Islamabad. The three day event was sponsored by the U.S Embassy’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 12 February, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Karachi – Consul General Grace Shelton, along with Greenwich University officials, welcomed approximately 200 students and faculty members to a special concert at Greenwich University by American country-music band Dallas Brown Band. “Country music is popular not only in the United States but also around the world,” said CG Shelton. “I am so happy that ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 8 February, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Just voted in November? Still traveling or living overseas? You should register and request your absentee ballot to vote again in 2017 to ensure your election office knows where to send your ballot for any upcoming special elections for federal office. Some states are also holding gubernatorial or other statewide elections this year. The Federal ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 6 February, 2017 | Topics:
Alert
Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) supporters are expected to begin nationwide protests beginning at approximately 2:00pm on Friday, February 3rd. The demonstrations are expected to last for several hours. Expected locations for JuD protests in Islamabad The Aabpara Intersection in G-6/1 The Islamabad Press Club in F-6/1 The Red Mosque in G-6/1 The Quba Mosque in I-8/4 Separately, ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 3 February, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Port Qasim – Upon the gracious invitation of Port Qasim Authority Chairman Agha Jan Akhthar, U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton visited Port Qasim on Friday and saw the impressive port operation first hand. During this trip she also met with country representative for American company Excelerate, Mohammed Rajpar, and the Engro elengyTerminal Manager, Amir Mahmud, ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 1 February, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Date: February 21, 2017 Location: U.S. Embassy Islamabad Remarks as Prepared Thank you for joining me today, the first day of Black History Month 2017. I want to also thank Lieutenant Colonel Rofelio Grinston for emceeing the kick-off ceremony! And thanks to the Black History Month Planning Committee for all of your hard work in putting ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 1 February, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
Karachi: Approximately 150 artists, students, and arts community members gathered at Pakistan American Cultural Center (PACC) today for the dedication of a mural designed and painted by American artists. During their two-week stay in Karachi, the 15-year old American group Words Beats and Life (WBL) led a series of hands-on graffiti and mural art workshops ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 31 January, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
The United States Consulate General in Lahore has been made aware of a potential for a violent attack in the Lahore area. United States citizens are urged to postpone travel to government facilities for the immediate future. U.S. citizens are reminded that there is an active
Travel Warning for Pakistan issued on October 7, 2016. U.S. citizens ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 28 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, Security & Emergency Messages
Date: January 25, 2017 Location: U.S. Embassy Islamabad Remarks as Prepared Good evening, and welcome. For fifty years, we have had a program to showcase art in our embassies around the world. It enriches our daily lives, creates cultural exchange, and demonstrates the diverse expression of American and Pakistani voices. I would like to recognize our Art ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 25 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
Karachi – United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) project Pakistan Regional Economic Integration Activity (PREIA) hosted a roundtable discussion on women’s participation and gender inclusion in Pakistan’s trade policy. Women from public and corporate sectors, academia and think tanks participated in the discussion and covered various topics related to gender inclusion in Pakistan’s trade ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 24 January, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Islamabad, January 23, 2017 – Newly elected leaders of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) gathered in Islamabad and engaged in a 2-day conference to generate plans for their organization and to elect a new country president. The 54 leaders, who arrived from across Pakistan, were congratulated by American officials for their volunteer spirit, and for ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 23 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Hyderabad – U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton and Sindh Culture Minister Syed Sardar Shah inaugurated the second annual two-day music festival Lahooti Melo in Hyderabad, organized by musician Saif Samejo. Other attendees included Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad and other notable leaders from the area. Speaking on the occasion, Consul General Grace Shelton in her inaugural speech ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 21 January, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Hyderabad – In her second trip to Jamshoro, U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton met with students at the Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET) who had recently returned from an exchange at the University of Utah in the United States. As participants of the U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water (CAS-W), a U.S.-government ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 20 January, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, News, Press Releases
Inaugural Address Friday, January 20, 2017 Washington, D.C. The Inaugural Address | whitehouse.gov As Prepared for Delivery – Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 20 January, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches
Karachi – Public Affairs Officer John Warner earlier today presided over the opening of a two-day Entrepreneurship Education Summit hosted by the Balochistan University Partnership Program. This program is a two year “Building Bridges” partnership between the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and three universities in Balochistan: the University of Balochistan, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 18 January, 2017 | Topics:
Karachi, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. Consulate General Karachi
Islamabad, January 17, 2017: The American Embassy in Islamabad congratulates Lahore-based artist Imran Qureshi, winner of the 2017 International Medal of Arts. Mr. Qureshi, along with contemporary artists Nick Cave, Jenny Holzer, and Wolf Kahn, Pat Steir, and Rachel Whitehead, was honored at a biennial ceremony in Washington, D.C. on January 12. Mr. Qureshi joins ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 18 January, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Karachi – Acting U.S. Consul General John Warner welcomed scores of music lovers to a concert featuring Sangat — an ensemble of musicians from the University of Texas (UT) Austin and National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA). The concert showcased the success of a three-year university partnership between the two schools, supported by a Rs. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 10 January, 2017 | Topics:
Events, Karachi, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Pakistan, U.S. Consulate General Karachi
Islamabad, January 04, 2017: The U.S. is supporting the Ministry of Commerce with a training workshop on the Trade Facilitation Agreement in Islamabad. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Pakistan Regional Economic Integration Activity and Training for Pakistan Project, organized the workshop to raise awareness among public and private stakeholders on the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 4 January, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
Karachi — Acting Consul General John Warner welcomed approximately 20 male students aged 13 through 18 from “The Al-Qadir School”, a lower-middle-class private school in Liyari, to learn the rules of American Flag Football alongside volunteers from US Consulate Karachi. This is the first time Consulate Karachi held a sports diplomacy event featuring American Football ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 3 January, 2017 | Topics:
Consul General, Events, Karachi, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Pakistan, U.S. Consulate General Karachi
Islamabad – December 17: Artists, students, and community members gathered at Lok Virsa today for the dedication of a mural jointly designed and painted by American and Pakistani artists. The mural focuses on the beauty and culture of Pakistan’s people. The American artists who contributed to the mural are associated with Words Beats and Life, ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 December, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
On December 16th at approximately 13:30 hrs, two different religious protests are expected to begin in Lahore. The first will start at the Press Club and the second in Data Darbar. Both are scheduled to end at Faisal Chowk, Mall Road. The subject of these protests is the presence of the Ahmadi community. Even demonstrations ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 16 December, 2016 | Topics:
News, Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, December 14, 2016: The United States signed an agreement to provide over 8.5 billion rupees to the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) for the construction of the Kaitu Weir project in North Waziristan Agency of FATA. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and WAPDA signed the agreement at a ceremony held ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 14 December, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Photo Caption: USAID Deputy Mission Director Kevin Brownawell and the Senior Minister for IT and Health Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Mr. Shahram Khan Tarakai today signed an agreement for a new program that will train and provide Cisco-certification to more than 3,000 young men and women enrolled in higher education and technical institutions across nine districts ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 14 December, 2016 | Topics:
Consul General, News, Peshawar, Press Releases
Islamabad, December 12, 2016 – American musician Mahogany Jones and her band introduced hip hop to an excited audience at Aiwan-e-Quaid hall Sunday evening. The group’s performance, sponsored by the American Embassy, emphasized the importance of women’s empowerment. Mahogany Jones’ visit to Pakistan coincides with the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, November 25-December ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 12 December, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Date: December 11, 2016 Location: Aiwan-e-Quaid, Islamabad Remarks as Prepared Good evening. Welcome to Aiwan-e-Quaid and to Mahogany Jones’ last performance here in Islamabad! Music is powerful. An Artist’s lyrics can challenge our understanding of the world around us and open our minds to new ideas. Music can also bridge the gap between different cultures. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 11 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
Islamabad, December 9, 2016 – The recently-constructed irrigation canals of the U.S.-funded Gomal Zam Dam Command Area Development Project were inaugurated in Dera Ismal Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) signed an agreement with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in March 2015 to provide $22.22 million funding ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 9 December, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, December 9, 2016 – Approximately 90 Pakistani undergraduate students attended a pre-departure orientation in Islamabad today in preparation for their upcoming semester of study in the United States through the U.S. Government-funded Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). Since its launch in 2010, more than 1,000 Pakistani students have participated in the program.
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 9 December, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Events, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
| Tags: #ExchangesAre, #PUAN, Education, Pakistani Students, Study in the United States, UGRAD, USEFP
Islamabad, December 08, 2016 — American Ambassador David Hale spoke today at an event sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Gender Equity Program to recognize the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. Held at the Islamabad Club, the event brought together students, development workers, academics, and distinguished government officials ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 8 December, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Date: December 08, 2017 Remarks as prepared Distinguished Guests, Assalam o Alaikum, It is wonderful to join all of you and the millions of people worldwide who are taking part in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. 2016 marks this campaign’s 25th year. These 16 days start on the International Day to End ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 8 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
Karachi – Last week representatives from the U.S. Office of the Defense Representative Pakistan (ODRP) presented two Zodiac Hurricane boats valued at more than USD $1,000,000 to Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) in Karachi. The PMSA, part of the Ministry of Defense, is headquartered in Karachi and is responsible for enforcing national and international laws ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 7 December, 2016 | Topics:
Consul General, Events, Karachi, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Pakistan, U.S. Consulate General Karachi
Karachi – For the fourth year in a row, the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi marked Sindh Culture Day with a folk music concert and reception. Consul General Grace Shelton welcomed Sindhi media, cultural contacts, and dignitaries to the event and Sindhi folk musicians Arbab Khan Khoso from Badin played the Al-ghozo, Sattar Jogi from ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 3 December, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Consul General, Culture, Karachi, Press Releases, U.S. Consulate General Karachi
Karachi – Early today Consul General Grace Shelton and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah witnessed the signing between Sindh School Education Department and Beaconhouse, Sukkur –IBA, and Indus Resource Centre and Charter for Compassion on the management and construction of five new schools in Khairpur and Sukkur districts. Included in the Sindh Basic ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 3 December, 2016 | Topics:
Business, Consul General, Events, Karachi, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, South & Central Asia, U.S. Consulate General Karachi
Islamabad – December 2: Approximately 250 Pakistani alumni of the Fulbright Program and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program gathered at the Higher Education Commission in Islamabad for a conference that examined how they can contribute to Pakistan’s development in fields ranging from higher education to law to health. American Ambassador David Hale congratulated the alumni ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 2 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Date: December 02, 2016 Location: Higher Education Commission Remarks as prepared Thanks to Dr. Ahmed at the Higher Education Commission and Rita at USEFP for all of your hard work and effort in supporting our scholars as they head out to the United States and our alumni upon their return to Pakistan. What a great ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 2 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
THATTA – U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton visited and met with wind energy professionals at the Sindh Wind Corridor in Jhampir, Thatta today. CG Shelton visited Sapphire Wind Power Project, USAID grid station, and Kheenjar Lake. “The Sindh Wind Corridor shows the vital role renewable energy can play in helping Pakistan solve its energy crisis,” ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 1 December, 2016 | Topics:
Consul General, Events, Karachi, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. Consulate General Karachi
Date: December 01, 2016 Location: U.S. Embassy IRC Remarks as prepared Assalamu Aleikum. I am glad to have the chance to meet you as we get ready for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. I am glad we have been able to support STEP and other organizations represented here today. You have done excellent ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 1 December, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
Effective December 01, 2016, U.S. Embassy, Islamabad has launched a new procedure for all K-visa applicants in order to get an online appointment for their Visa Interviews. This link will take you to Global Support Services (GSS)
website for complete information about the new procedure and required documents to set an online appointment.
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 1 December, 2016 | Topics:
Alert, News, Visas
Islamabad – December 1: American Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale along with National Highway Authority Chairman Shahid Ashraf Tarar and Frontier Works Organization Director Major General Muhammad Afzal today opened an exhibition displaying photos of the recently rehabilitated section of National Highway (N-25) connecting Chaman to Kalat through Quetta, Balochistan. At the exhibition, which commemorates ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 1 December, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad – December 1, 2016: American Ambassador David Hale met with approximately 25 Pakistani disability rights advocates to discuss the achievements of individuals with disabilities in Pakistan, America, and elsewhere around the world. The group also discussed how to address challenges that individuals with disabilities still face in society today, such as difficulty accessing mainstream ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 1 December, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Karachi — Consul General Grace Shelton welcomed Special Olympics Pakistan officials, Special Olympics athletes, and students to the Old Consul General Residence earlier today for the third in a series of Consulate sports diplomacy events this year. CG Shelton, Mr. Rizwan Mansoor, Secretary General of Special Olympics Pakistan and Mr. Daniyal Alvi, manager of Operations ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 29 November, 2016 | Topics:
Events, Karachi, News, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Pakistan, U.S. Consulate General Karachi
Islamabad – November 28, 2016: In honor of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, the American Embassy will be lit with orange lights for several nights. “During my time in Pakistan, I have met many inspiring and energetic Pakistani women and men who are advocating for the rights of women and minorities,” said ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 28 November, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
We welcome Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s appointment of Lieutenant General Qamar Javed Bajwa as the new Chief of Army Staff. We look forward to continuing our work with Pakistan’s elected leaders, with Lieutenant General Qamar Javed Bajwa, and with the Pakistani military to advance our shared counterinsurgency and counterterrorism goals for Pakistan and the region, ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 27 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches
Islamabad – November 26, 2016: American art curator and writer Vicky Clark discussed American and Pakistani art traditions with local artists, teachers, and students during a November 15-25 visit to Islamabad and Lahore. The U.S. Embassy partnered with the Kuch Khaas Centre for Arts, Culture, and Dialogue to arrange Dr. Clark’s lectures at the Beaconhouse ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 November, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Islamabad, November 22, 2016 – Pakistan’s National Special Education Center for Hearing Impaired Children hosted U.S. Embassy Press Officer Nolen Johnson, who spoke with students about the inspiring life of Helen Keller, the deaf-blind American educator, writer and social activist, who helped found the American Civil Liberties Union in 1920, and was honored with the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 November, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
اسلا م آباد (۱۹ ِنومبر، ۲۰۱۶ء) __ پاکستان میں تعینات امریکی سفیر ڈیوڈ ہیل اور پاکستان نیشنل کونسل آف آرٹس (پی این سی اے) کے ڈائریکٹر جنرل سید جمال شاہ نے گذشتہ شب پی این سی اے میں پاکستان کے عصری فن پاروں کی ایک نمائش کا افتتاح کیا۔ تصویری نمائش میں ،جس کا موضوع ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Islamabad, November 19, 2016 – American Ambassador David Hale and Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) Director General Syed Jamal Shah opened a new exhibition of contemporary Pakistani art at PNCA last night. The exhibit, titled “Open Field,” features the works of more than 80 young artists from across Pakistan and is funded by ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Date: November 18, 2016 Location: Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) Good evening ladies and gentlemen. We are delighted to support this wonderful exhibit, “Open Field.” I would like to thank PNCA Director General Jamal Shah for hosting the exhibit, curator Aasim Akhtar, Kuch Khaas Center CEO Michelle Tania, and visiting American curator Vicky Clark ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 18 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
Sukkur – U.S. Consul General Grace W. Shelton and Sindh Education Minister Jam Mahtab Hussain Dahar today inaugurated a new school in Rohri; district Sukkur that was constructed with the support of the United States Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This is the sixth state-of-the-art school constructed under USAID’s $155 million ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 November, 2016 | Topics:
Alert, Karachi, News, Press Releases
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KERRY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release On behalf of the entire State Department, I congratulate Ambassador Rick Olson on his retirement after three decades of dedicated service to the country. Rick is quite simply one of our most distinguished diplomats, a career member of the Senior ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 November, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Islamabad, November 17, 2016 – American Ambassador David Hale hosted a reception for members of Pakistan’s entrepreneurship community to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW). He was joined by guest of honor Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunications Anusha Rahman Khan. Several members of Pakistan’s delegation to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), who travelled to Silicon ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 17 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Islamabad, November 15, 2016 – The American Embassy congratulates the people of Pakistan, the FATA Secretariat and the Frontier Works Organization on the opening of the Bannu-Miran Shah-Ghulam Khan road inaugurated today by Pakistani Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif. The United States is proud to have partnered with the Pakistani government to restore ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 15 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
Islamabad, November 14, 2016 – On Saturday, the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) launched a three-day international climate change conference “Changing Minds for Climate Change” in Islamabad. More than 250 alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs from across Pakistan and South, Central and East Asia gathered in Islamabad for the event, which was jointly sponsored by ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 14 November, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Thanks to Senator Mushahid, Samina Baig, and PUAN Country President Faisal Malik, Haseeb Kiyani, and the planning committee for their hard work organizing this conference bringing together bright exchange alumni from nine countries, in person and by video. Being part of an exchange program is a life-changing experience. I first learned this growing up in ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 13 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Speeches
Karachi – U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton hosted a reception for Karachi’s civil society, politicians, businessmen, journalists and students to watch live results of the November 8 American presidential election. Consul General Shelton said, “The United States is proud of its centuries-old democratic traditions and institutions. In addition to electing the 45th President, we are ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 9 November, 2016 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Pakistan
Islamabad, November 9, 2016 – Approximately 1,000 guests gathered at the American Embassy this morning for a National Day celebration and to view the results of the November 8 American presidential election. Although Americans traditionally celebrate their National Day on July 4, the American Embassy chose to hold its reception in November to emphasize the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 9 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Pakistan
| Tags: #AmbHale, #NationalDay, #USElections2016ISB, #USPak, US, USEmbassyISB
Ministers, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: Thank you for joining us to celebrate the 240th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence, and the election of our 45th president. Thank you to the Marine Corps Color Guard for bringing ceremony to this occasion. Thank you our team at the American Embassy for organizing this event, and ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 9 November, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2016 From the White House residence, the President phoned Donald Trump to congratulate him on his victory early this morning. The President also called Secretary Clinton and expressed admiration for the strong campaign she waged throughout the country. The President will make ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 9 November, 2016 | Topics:
News, Speeches
Rose Garden 12:20 P.M. EST The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Yesterday, before votes were tallied, I shot a video that some of you may have seen in which I said to the American people: Regardless of which side you were on in the election, ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 9 November, 2016 | Topics:
News, Speeches
Islamabad, November 8, 2016 – U.S. Embassy Islamabad and its partners are currently accepting applications from Pakistani students for several U.S. exchange programs. Interested students should apply immediately, as deadlines are approaching quickly. Students accepted into these programs are not responsible for any program costs; the U.S. government will pay for international airfare and other ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 8 November, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, November 08, 2016 — The United States is strengthening Pakistan’s energy sector through improved sector-wide planning. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to coordinate on integrated energy planning in Pakistan. Through the MOU signed today, the integrated energy ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 8 November, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Islamabad, November 08, 2016 – On November 8, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement-Pakistan (INL-P) Director Katie Stana signed an agreement with the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to provide $125,000 worth of forensics equipment and training to enhance NAB’s capacity to investigate and examine documents, contributing to NAB’s mission to eradicate corruption in Pakistan. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 8 November, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Peshawar, November 7, 2016 — The United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement-Pakistan (INL-P) Director Katie Stana visited Peshawar and met with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Home Secretary Shakil Qadir Khan and KP Inspector General of Police (IGP) Nasir Khan Durrani to discuss INL’s long-standing partnership with KP on Rule of Law, Counternarcotics, Corrections, ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 7 November, 2016 | Topics:
Consul General, News, Peshawar, Press Releases
On October 28, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., PTI Karachi chapter will hold a rally from Insaf House Nursery to the Karachi Press Club via Shahrah-e-Faisal road. Police expect 2-3 thousand people to participate in today’s rally. Shahrah-e-Faisal is the main artery that connects the city with the airport and some major parts of the city. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 28 October, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
President Nakao, Finance Minister Dar, ladies and gentlemen. I would like to thank the Asian Development Bank and Pakistan for organizing this conference. The United States has strongly supported CAREC since its inception. It is an honor to be here today with others who are building a stable and prosperous Central Asia – one more ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 28 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Speeches
| Tags: #Remarks #USAID #MissionDirector
This Security Message alerts U.S. citizens that the cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are expecting several rallies and demonstrations from October 27, 2016, to November 2, 2016. These demonstrations could extend beyond November 2, and we are closely monitoring the potential impact of these demonstrations on embassy personnel and operations. We anticipate a heavy police ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 27 October, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Karachi – A festive crowd of more than 600 music lovers celebrated Daniel Pearl World Music Days with musical performances at the former U.S. Consul General’s Residence in Karachi this evening. Featured were two of Sindh’s own, Sounds of Kolachi, led by the talented Ahsan Bari, and The Sketches, led by master fusionist Saif Samejo. ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 25 October, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Consul General, Culture, Karachi, Press Releases, Public Affairs, South & Central Asia, U.S. & Pakistan, U.S. Consulate General Karachi
Ambassador Michael Froman and Pakistan’s Minister of Commerce Engineer Khurram Dastgir Khan, met in Washington DC to discuss a variety of trade and investment issues and to chart a path forward on improving bilateral trade and investment flows over the next five years. The United States – Pakistan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) is the primary mechanism for both Parties to discuss trade and investment issues and focus ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 25 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Speeches
Islamabad, October 24, 2016 – Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) William R. Brownfield traveled to Pakistan from October 20-22 to advance U.S. cooperation in the fight against transnational crime, launch a new program to prevent and respond to violence against women, and enhance justice sector cooperation and reform ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 24 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Alumni Organization Celebrates Sixth Anniversary Islamabad, October 22, 2016 — More than 700 alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs gathered in Islamabad to recognize the extensive contributions members of the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) have made to their communities and the U.S.-Pakistan relationship. The sixth annual reunion of the PUAN Islamabad-Rawalpindi Chapter brought together politicians, ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: #Alumni #USEmbassyIsb #Networking #Conference #Education
Islamabad, October 19, 2016 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) hosted a joint event to commemorate the successful completion of a $32 million, USAID-funded Balochistan Agriculture Project that was implemented by the FAO. The project encompassed agricultural development activities in eight ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: #USAID #MissionDirector
Islamabad, October 19, 2016 – Twenty Four PhD scholars who received their degrees in the United States with U.S. government assistance shared their experiences at an event in Islamabad. Upon graduation, the scholars returned to Pakistan to serve as faculty members at Pakistani universities. In total, the U.S. government through the U.S. Agency for International ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Islamabad, October 19, 2016 –United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Michael Froman led a delegation to Islamabad to discuss the ongoing U.S.-Pakistan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) on October 18 with the Government of Pakistan. The TIFA Council meeting, hosted by Federal Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir Khan, covered a broad range of trade ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 19 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Karachi – U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton participated in the gong ceremony (ringing the bell) during her first visit to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSE) this morning. Consul General Shelton also held a meeting with the Exchange’s Board of Directors, led by Chairman Muneer Kamal and Managing Director Nadeem Naqvi. Speaking on the occasion, Consul ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 13 October, 2016 | Topics:
Business, Consul General, Economic Affairs, Karachi, Press Releases, Public Affairs, South & Central Asia, U.S. Consulate General Karachi
This Security Message alerts U.S. citizens that many religious gatherings known as “Majalis” will occur during the first ten days of Muharram (which began October 3rd), culminating in large processions during Ashura on the 8th, 9th, and 10th days (Oct. 10th-12th). The U.S. Mission expects very large processions of up to 50,000 participants in the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 7 October, 2016 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, October 7, 2016 – Islamabad, October 5, 2016 – Today, the United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is celebrating World Teachers’ Day. In Pakistan, the day is known as ‘Salam Teachers’ Day’, which fosters awareness, understanding, and appreciation for the vital contribution teachers make to education and development. As ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 7 October, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 8. U.S. citizens who want to participate in ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 5 October, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Islamabad, October 4, 2016 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Finance on September 16 signed the latest amendment to the Pakistan Enhanced Partnership Agreement (PEPA), the document through which the U.S. government provides development assistance to Pakistan. This agreement provides an additional $407 million to support U.S. and ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 4 October, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Thatta – U.S. Consul General in Karachi Grace Shelton toured the World Heritage Site of Makli necropolis to observe the restoration of the tombs of Sultan Ibrahim and Amir Sultan Muhammad as part of the U.S.-funded Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) project. The historical monuments in the Thatta area have outstanding value to not ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 1 October, 2016 | Topics:
Art & Culture, Consul General, History, Karachi, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Pakistan, U.S. Consulate General Karachi
Consul General Grace Shelton presided over the signing of a partnership agreement between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Habib Bank Limited, MCB Bank Limited, Faysal Bank Limited, Meezan Bank Limited and JS Bank Limited today. Through U.S. funding, this 15 year partnership will provide up to a 50 percent guarantee for loans ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 30 September, 2016 | Topics:
Business, Consul General, Environment, Press Releases, U.S. & Pakistan, U.S. Consulate General Karachi
September 30, 2016, Islamabad – American Ambassador David Hale unveiled a new collection of contemporary art at his official residence during a reception last night. Approximately 80 artists, students, teachers, and other friends of the arts gathered to view the works by artists such as Imran Qureshi, Murad Mumtaz, Javier Romero, Tom Bamberger, Sabah Husain, ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 30 September, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, News, Press Releases
| Tags: Ambassador, Art, Collection, Contemporary, David Hale, Islamabad, New, Pakistan, Unveils, US
Karachi – U.S. Consul General Grace Shelton engaged with young Pakistani girls at a volleyball clinic held at her residence. Renowned Pakistani volleyball coaches Farah Sarfaraz, Nouma Faridi, and Fozia Naz trained more than 40 girls from Dawood Public School as their parents watched from the sidelines. “Volleyball shows us the importance of teamwork and ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 28 September, 2016 | Topics:
Karachi, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Pakistan, U.S. Consulate General Karachi, U.S. Consulate General Peshawar
Islamabad, September 26, 2016 – American Ambassador David Hale welcomed back from the United States Pakistan’s Let Girls Learn Ambassadors Summayka Qadir and Deepa Kumari who represented their country in New York City during United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) week. The women participated in the “Broadway Shines a Light on Girls’ Education” event on September ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 September, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
| Tags: #AmbHale #UNGA
Date: September 26, 2016 Location: Serena Hotel Remarks as Prepared I wanted to drop by tonight because I want to thank you for your efforts to increase educational ties between the United States and Pakistan. Last October, President Obama and Prime Minister Sharif met at the White House. Among other things, they committed to expanding ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 26 September, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Press Releases
U.S. Consul General in Karachi Grace Shelton visited the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and paid her respects to the founder of Pakistan. Consul General Grace Shelton laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum and signed the guestbook on behalf of the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi. Consul General Shelton noted, “The United States ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 September, 2016 | Topics:
Consul General, Karachi, Press Releases, U.S. Consulate General Karachi
United Nations New York, New York September 20, 2016 3:43 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Yusra, we could not be prouder of you — not just for the great introduction, but more importantly, for your courage and your resilience and the great example that you’re setting for children everywhere, including your eight-year-old sister, ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 September, 2016 | Topics:
News, Speeches
Date: September 22, 2016 Location: Islamabad Remarks as Prepared Assalamu Aleikum. Thank you for that kind introduction. I am glad to be here today to join in celebrating the success of the STEP “Supporting Women with Disabilities” conference. Promoting disability rights is an integral part of our efforts to promote human rights more broadly. Discrimination ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 September, 2016 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Speeches
Islamabad, September 22, 2016: Yesterday, U.S. Embassy and iEARN Pakistan staff welcomed home 19 female Pakistani students who recently participated in the Summer Sisters Exchange Program at U.S. universities, including Harvard, American University, and Smith College. The students, ages 15 to 18, spent the summer studying science, leadership and international affairs. “The U.S. Embassy sponsors ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 September, 2016 | Topics:
Alumni, Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Pakistan, U.S. Embassy in Islamabad
| Tags: #Alumni #USEmbassyIsb #Networking #Conference #Education, Summer Sisters Exchange Program
Islamabad, September 22, 2016 – American Counselor for Public Affairs Christina Tomlinson joined members of the National Assembly and nongovernmental organization representatives today to celebrate the achievements of Pakistani women with disabilities. At the Special Talent Exchange Program (STEP) Conference, she emphasized the importance of supporting the rights of women with disabilities so they can ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 22 September, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Readout Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 20, 2016 The below is attributable to John Kirby, Spokesperson: Secretary Kerry met Monday with Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif to discuss our strong, long-term bilateral partnership and to build upon the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue. The Secretary commended the Prime Minister for restoring macroeconomic stability to Pakistan over ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 21 September, 2016 | Topics:
News, Speeches
| Tags: #SecretaryKerry #PMNawazSharif #US
Islamabad, September 21, 2016 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has helped Pakistan strengthen its institutional capacity and policy making by fostering evidence-based decision-making on public policy issues. USAID partnered with the International Food Policy Research Institute from July 2011 to July 2016 on the Pakistan Strategy Support Program. Working with the ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 21 September, 2016 | Topics:
Agriculture, Announcements, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Government Offices, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Pakistan, U.S. Embassy in Islamabad
| Tags: Agriculture, Development, Islamabad, Pakistan, U.S. Embassy, USAID
Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2016 elections is October 10. For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must reach their local ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 16 September, 2016 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
We require an appointment for all routine services. The online appointment system allows you to schedule your own appointment in a time slot that suits you. This process is fast and easy and improves the quality and efficiency of the service that we provide. We recommend you make passport renewal appointments at least six months ...
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By U.S. Mission Pakistan | 16 September, 2016 | Topics:
U.S. Consulate General Lahore
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