U.S. Consulate General Karachi donated three computer, network and printer systems and software to the Karachi Press Club. The Consulate gave the equipment to the Club to support Karachi-based journalists in their day-to-day reporting. “The media plays a very important role in a free society,” said U.S. Consul General Brian Heath. “Journalists in Pakistan face …

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director for Pakistan John Groarke, and Sindh Health Secretary Saeed Ahmed Mangnejo and Population Welfare Secretary Muhammad Saleem Raza signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) implement the USAID-funded Maternal and Child Health Program (MCH). The U.S. Consul General in Karachi, Brian Heath, also attended. Under the terms …

For the third year in a row, the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi marked Sindh Cultural Day with a musical performance and reception at the Consul General’s Residence. Consul General Brian Heath welcomed Sindhi media contacts and dignitaries to acknowledge and celebrate “the rich and profound heritage of the Sindhi people.” During the event, Zufiqar …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath officially inaugurated the Lincoln Corner at the Pakistan American Cultural Center (PACC). Also, in attendance were PACC President Fahim Millwala, Executive Director Arshad Nadeem and Cultural Programs Director Nasir Salim as well as Consulate Public Affairs Officer Mark Kendrick and Cultural Affairs Officer Li Ping Lo. “The opening of the …

U.S. Consulate General Karachi showcased Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy’s 2012 Academy Award-winning film “Saving Face” as part of its “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence.” The campaign, held globally November 25 to December 10 each year, draws attention to issues of racism, sexism, cultures of violence, homophobia, human rights and, specifically, ending gender-based violence against …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath hosted a panel discussion highlighting U.S. Department of State University Partnership programs in Sindh at his residence on Wednesday. The University Partnership program provides support for academic linkages between universities in Pakistan and the United States. Currently there are 20 such partnerships in Pakistan, aimed at improving the professional development …

The U.S. Consulate General Karachi celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 16-22, 2015) by convening a panel of entrepreneurs who shared their personal journey from startup to success and discussed the challenges of being an entrepreneur in Pakistan. “Global Entrepreneurship Week is a celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath paid tribute to Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai by laying a floral wreath at the Sindhi poet’s shrine. “Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai’s poetry calls for tolerance and coexistence,” said Mr. Heath. “Shah Latif’s message of universal love is truly inspiring.” The U.S. Consul General is leading a delegation through Sindh. The …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath visited U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) projects in Sanghar, including the District Headquarters Hospital and Khatoon-e-Pakistan School. At the hospital, Mr. Heath noted that he was “very proud of USAID’s contributions, particularly rehabilitating the hospital’s labor room in July 2015 as a part of USAID’s flagship Maternal, Newborn and …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath visited the Umerkot Press club to meet journalists. While there, he reinforced U.S. support for freedom of the press and professional standards of journalism in Pakistan. “While the journalist community in Umerkot is small, it has played an important role in covering events in lower Sindh,” said Mr. Heath. “I …

Thousands of women and newborns die during pregnancy and childbirth each year in Pakistan. Identifying danger signs during pregnancy and the presence of skilled birth attendants during delivery could prevent many of these deaths. “Maternal and newborn deaths can be prevented if women and their families have better knowledge of nutrition, immunization, and prenatal care,” …

Lieutenant Adeel Rana and Detective Elvis Vukelj of the New York Police Department held a panel discussion on community policing with law and criminology graduate students at the U.S. Consulate General Karachi. Both Rana and Vukelj are members of the Muslim Officer’s Association and have extensive experience working with immigrant communities in New York. “We’re …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath hosted a soccer match for English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) students at his residence to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child. Also present was Sadia Sheikh, general-secretary of the Sindh Women.

A festive crowd of more than 600 music lovers celebrated Daniel Pearl World Music Days with musical performances at the U.S. Consul General’s Residence in Karachi. Top of the billing was U.S. saxophonist Lee Redfield and an ensemble of musicians from the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA), followed by a local rock band: Raahi. …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath spoke to 70 undergraduate and graduate students and faculty members from the Business Administration and Management Sciences departments at Isra University in Hyderabad. Chancellor Asadullah Kazi, Pro-Vice Chancellor Hameedullah Kazi and Professor Qamaruddin Mahar welcomed the U.S. Consul General. “I am especially happy to see first-hand the results of the …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath officially launched the Consulate’s first-ever Sindhi language web site at his residence in Karachi. Leading Sindhi writer and social activist Dr. Suleman Shaikh shared the stage. In addition, Sindhi musicians performed at the event, which was also designed to showcase Sindhi culture. “We are very proud and excited to launch …

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Sindh Education and Literacy Department signed memorandums of understanding (MoU) with Engro Corporation to improve education in Sindh. “The Sindh government and our corporate partners have shown great leadership in implementing U.S.-funded education projects,” said U.S. Consul General Brian Heath. “The collaboration will go a long way …

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) broke ground at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET). The new USAID-funded building will house the U.S. Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water — recently established by USAID, MUET and the University of Utah. “This project is another example of the long-term commitment of the United …

EducationUSA Pakistan and the U.S. Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) teamed up to organize a Back to School fair in Karachi. Hundreds of Pakistani students met alumni from 40 U.S. colleges and universities with U.S. Consulate staff answering questions on visas, life in the U.S. and college applications. “Every year, the number of international students …

The enthusiastic audience at Karachi’s National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) was clearly loving the Kentucky Winders — one of America’s top bluegrass bands. Led by Nikos Pappas (fiddle), the band includes Seth Folsom (banjo and guitar), Nick Lloyd (bass player) and Jesse Wells (guitar, banjo). The band is visiting Pakistan courtesy of the U.S. …

The Kentucky Winders, one of America’s top bluegrass bands, rocked the house at the University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Led by Nikos Pappas (fiddle), the band includes Seth Folsom (banjo and guitar), Nick Lloyd (bass player) and Jesse Wells (guitar, banjo). Bluegrass is a genre of American country music that hails mostly from the Appalachian Mountains …

Education USA at the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) hosted a pre-departure orientation in Karachi for 40 students who will begin their graduate and undergraduate programs in the United States this fall.  Similar orientation sessions will be held in Islamabad and Lahore for a total of 180 students on self-funded and scholarship programs …

The U.S. Department of State and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) launched a training seminar for 150 alumni of the U.S.-Pakistan Professional Partnership in Journalism program today at the Institute for Business Administration (IBA) City Campus in Karachi.  U.S. Consul General Karachi Brian Heath opened at the new Centre for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath saluted 30 female Access English-language Microscholarship students at his residence. Despite the heat, the 30 hockey players demonstrated their mettle in an exciting sports clinic followed by a hard-fought match. Among those supporting the young athletes was Islahuddin Siddiqui, captain of Pakistan’s 1978 World Champion Hockey team. “We are celebrating …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath welcomed 40 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) students back to the country. Also present was Farah Kamal, executive director, iEARN — the U.S. State Department’s YES program implementing partner in Pakistan. “The YES program is at the heart of what we try to do through our exchange and …

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Sindh Community Mobilization Program organized a “Child Nutrition in Sindh: Challenges and Opportunities” conference. USAID wants to better coordinate development partners to improve child nutrition in Sindh. “We want to implement a comprehensive strategy and strong coordination to fight malnutrition,” said Leon Waskin, USAID provincial director for …

U.S. Consulate Karachi invited Hollywood directors Martha Mitchell and Andy Merkin to visit Pakistan as part of the U.S. Department of State’s American Film Showcase in partnership with the University of Southern California’s Film School, Hunerkada College of Visual and Performing Arts and the 60 Second International Film Festival — a project by Morango Films. The …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath and officials from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) transferred four carriers to the Sindh police. Sindh Inspector General Police Ghulam Haider Jamali and INL Attaché Brooke de Montluzin were present at the handover. This is the second installment of vehicles, specifically …

Amos Hochstein, Special Envoy for International Energy Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, met with the American Business Council’s (ABC) Executive Committee in Karachi to discuss its energy needs and challenges. ABC President Arshad Saeed Husain and ABC Vice President Amin Muhammad Khowaja greeted the U.S. delegation, which included Andrea Richter, Chief of Staff, …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath moderated a panel discussion to highlight intellectual property rights issues facing the music industry at Karachi’s National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA). The event is part of an awareness building campaign leading up to World IPR Day April 26. This year’s theme is “Get up, stand up, for music.” Grace …

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Gregory Gottlieb and Sindh Minister for Education Nisar Ahmed Khuhro broke ground at the Damba Goath government school in Gadap Town. The event kicked off USAID-funded school construction in Karachi, under its Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP). “This groundbreaking represents only one part of the broader U.S. …

United States Ambassador to Pakistan Richard G. Olson launched Lincoln Corner Quetta at the University of Balochistan’s Law College, presenting a gift of 150 books for the new facility.  U.S. Consul General Brian Heath, University of Balochistan Law College Vice Chancellor Javeid Iqbal, and Principal Amanullah Achakazai, as well as Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath visited the Balochistan Assembly to engage in dialogue and discuss U.S. assistance programs. Balochistan Assembly Speaker Jan Muhammad Jamali hosted the U.S. Consulate General Karachi delegation, which included representatives from its Political and Economic Section. Later, Mr. Heath visited the Assembly’s Library and Resource Center, both of which were funded …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath welcomed prominent Baloch political, cultural, social, business and media representatives to his residence in Karachi to commemorate Baloch Culture Day March 2. “As U.S. Consul General in Karachi, I represent the United States in Sindh and Balochistan,” said Mr. Heath. “While geography makes it difficult to meet with officials and …

Ambassador of the United States Richard G. Olson and Sindh Senior Minister for Education Nisar Ahmad Khuhro inaugurated the newly constructed Department of Teacher Education building at the University of Karachi funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The building is a state-of-the art, fully handicapped accessible, eco-friendly facility that is equipped with …

United States Ambassador Richard G. Olson signed an agreement to launch a vocational training program to empower Pakistani youth at the Aman Foundation’s headquarters in Karachi. The Youth Workforce Development Program will provide practical job training to under-served Pakistani youth in Sindh. These vocational and career development skills allow participants to excel in today’s competitive …

The audience at Karachi’s National Association of Performing Arts (NAPA) got a special treat: U.S. Consulate Karachi sponsored Mary McBride Band performing beloved Americana musical favorites. On a return visit to Karachi, Mary McBride and her band are participating in NAPA’s 10th anniversary “International Music Festival 2015.” “First of all, let me wish our friends …

The Mary McBride Band wowed more than 200 music lovers at the Pakistan American Cultural Center (PACC) with an alluring medley of Americana favorites. Mary McBride and her band are in Karachi for the second time at the invitation of the U.S. Consulate. “We are happy to welcome Mary McBride and her band back to …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath welcomed 200 new students to the U.S. Embassy’s Access English-language training program. iEARN Pakistan Executive Director Farah Kamal, U.S. Consulate Public Affairs Officer Mark Kendrick and U.S. Consulate Cultural Attaché Priscilla Guzman and 100 Access alumni also attended the opening ceremony at the Indus Hotel in Hyderabad. The students, which …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath inaugurated the first Cold Stone Creamery Café in Karachi. Consulate officials and senior management of Cold Stone Creamery Pakistan attended. The café is located on the rooftop of The Place, Phase 8, DHA. “I am happy to report that two-way trade between Pakistan and the United States was more than …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath hosted University of Iowa’s International Writing Program (IWP) Director Christopher Merrill at his Residence. Mr. Merrill is in Karachi to participate in the 6th Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) February 6-8. In addition, KLF founders Ameena Saiyid and Asif Farrukhi and colleagues from the Oxford University Press attended as did IWP alumni …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath tested his football skills along with 22 young men at a football clinic held at his residence. The results? Stay tuned. “Playing sports is a great – and fun – way to learn about teamwork,” said Mr. Heath. “What better way to teach young people about working together as a …

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and American Soybean Association officially launched the “Aquaculture Handbook – Fish Farming and Nutrition in Pakistan.”  U.S. and Pakistani scientists jointly wrote the handbook as part of an ongoing USDA effort to expand farmed-fish yields and farmer incomes through better fish feeding and management practices. U.S. Consul General Brian …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath welcomed 400 new students to the U.S. State Department’s English Access Microscholarship Program. iEARN Pakistan Executive Director Farah Kamal also attended. “I am happy to say this marks the third Access opening ceremony that I have attended since my arrival as Consul General in Karachi,” said Mr. Heath. “I am …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with 100 English Access Microscholarship and Pakistan American Cultural Center (PACC) students. The event included a viewing of King’s iconic “I Have a Dream Speech,” a speaking competition and two skits. Also attending the event were Evolution CEO Sidra Niaz, PACC President Fahim Millwalla, …

U.S. Consulate Karachi, Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), Google and Samsung teamed up to launch The NEST I/O — an exciting, innovative technology incubator. Together, Google, Samsung and the U.S. State Department contributed nearly $1.4 million to open the first such project in Pakistan. The NEST I/O will partner with 28 technology hub incubators — …

U.S. Consul General Brian Heath presided over an awards ceremony for 600 students enrolled in the U.S. State Department’s English Access Microscholarship Program. The Society of International Education (SIE) manages the Access program in Karachi. “Education is the key to success,” said Mr. Heath. “The English language skills that Access provides are helping young people …