Islamabad, March 20, 2023: U.S. Mission Pakistan Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer named Pakistani midwife Neha Mankani as U.S. Mission Pakistan’s 2023 “Woman of Courage” at an event commemorating Women’s History Month on March 20. Mankani, an alumna of the U.S. government-funded Fulbright Program, established the Mama Baby Fund in 2019 to support new mothers …

Islamabad, March 20, 2023: The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad on March 19 concluded the “U.S.-Pakistan Innovation Expo” to showcase the success stories of U.S. government-sponsored Pakistani startups and to encourage further investment in them.  The two-day expo provided a platform for established startups to showcase their business ideas and prototypes, and network with potential U.S. and …

On March 16, 2023, the United States and Pakistan concluded the second meeting of the Climate and Environment Working Group in Islamabad.  Pakistan’s Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman and the U.S. Department of State’s Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Monica Medina led the delegations.  Officials and …

Islamabad, March 15, 2023: The United States and Pakistan concluded the Dialogue on March 15, 2023, chaired by Pakistani Federal Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir Khan and U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt. Pakistan and the United States affirmed a mutual commitment to advance the transition to renewable energy and …

Islamabad, January 5, 2023:  “The United States is grateful to Pakistan for generously hosting Afghan refugees for more than four decades, and we are proud to continue our support for this worthwhile cause,” said U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome. Since 2002, the United States has provided more than $273 million (nearly Rs 62 billion) in humanitarian …

Islamabad, December 16, 2022 – Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), General Michael E. Kurilla, visited Islamabad from December 14-16 to hold meetings with Pakistani military leadership. General Kurilla met with Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, to conduct a review of troops and discuss bilateral security cooperation and efforts to promote regional stability. …

Islamabad, December 7, 2022: The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated $7.5 million worth of medical oxygen supplies to the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination.  The support will also provide training to 163 hospitals throughout Pakistan to increase their capability to treat patients suffering from severe COVID-19 …

Islamabad, October 7, 2022: The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and in partnership with the Government of Pakistan, has delivered an additional batch of 8 million Pfizer COVID-19 pediatric vaccine doses to Pakistan. This shipment increases the United States’ donation to more than 78 million safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses to the people of Pakistan, including …

Islamabad, September 9, 2022: United States Central Command, in support of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has begun airlifting life-saving humanitarian supplies to support people and communities affected by ongoing, severe flooding in Pakistan.  The supplies include nearly $2.2 million worth of essential life support resources, including food preparation and shelter materials, which …

Islamabad, August 27, 2022 – As part of the U.S. commitment to provide 77 million doses of U.S. COVID-19 vaccines to Pakistan, an additional nine million pediatric and adult doses from the United States—in partnership with COVAX— began arriving on August 26. The United States is the single largest donor of COVID-19 vaccines to Pakistan.  In …

Islamabad, July 27, 2022 – Approximately 50 Pakistani undergraduate students received scholarships from the American Government to study in the United States for one semester under the Undergraduate Semester Exchange (UGRAD) Program for Pakistan.  During their stay in the USA, the students will attend undergraduate classes at 42 colleges and universities, participate in workshops to develop …

Islamabad, July 27, 2022 – U.S. COVID-19 vaccine donations to Pakistan will surpass 77 million doses following an agreement to ship 16 million pediatric doses from the United States to Pakistan in partnership with COVAX.  The new donation was announced at the conclusion of the first U.S.-Pakistan Health Dialogue in Washington, D.C.  An additional $20 million …

Islamabad, July 22, 2022 – At a graduation ceremony today, Ambassador Donald Blome congratulated 200 women students from KP who successfully completed the U.S. Embassy-sponsored English Works! Program. Two hundred women students of the English Works! Program hosted by Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU) Peshawar successfully completed this six-month program that improves English proficiency, …

Islamabad, July 21, 2022 – The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Islamabad joined forces with the United States Embassy in Islamabad to host the Grand Finale of the 2022 Pakistan Startup Cup at the Islamabad Marriott Hotel. The Pakistan Startup Cup is a local business model competition designed to increase the quality and quantity of entrepreneurs throughout …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release July 6, 2022 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The Secretary welcomed the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Pakistan and reaffirmed our …

Islamabad, July 3, 2022: U.S. Special Representative (S/R) for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed visited Islamabad July 1-3 as part of a multi-city trip to Pakistan. During his visit, S/R Syed underscored the U.S. government’s commitment to growing U.S.-Pakistan commercial and economic ties. In his meetings with Pakistan’s Ministers of Finance, Commerce, and Foreign …

Islamabad, July 3, 2022:  U.S. Agency for International Development Mission Director Reed Aeschliman presided over a graduation ceremony for 17 female Pakistani university students who successfully completed the U.S.-Pakistan Women’s Council (USPWC) Future of Women in Energy Scholar’s pilot program. The graduation ceremony took place at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. This inaugural four-week program …

Islamabad, July 1,2022:  United States Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson and the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan INL Section Director Mark Tervakoski joined Inspector General of Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa South Major General Muhammad Munir Afsar, Deputy Inspector General of Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa North Major Brigadier …

ISLAMABAD, July 1, 2022 – The United States Mission in Pakistan is pleased to announce the expansion of interview waiver eligibility at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi for Pakistani citizens who are renewing B1/B2 tourist and business visas.  Pakistani citizens of ages 45 and older and whose B1/B2 …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson MEDIA NOTE June 28, 2022 Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Todd D. Robinson will travel to Pakistan from June 29 – July 2 to discuss international law enforcement and counternarcotics initiatives. While in Pakistan, Assistant Secretary Robinson …

Islamabad, Friday, June 17, 2022 — The U.S. Mission to Pakistan is pleased to announce this year’s American Film Showcase (AFS), which will connect two American filmmakers with Pakistani filmmakers to develop new production skills.  The program runs from June 17 through June 27, 2022. This year’s online film festival will focus on the theme …

Islamabad – June 11, 2022:  U.S. Embassy Islamabad’s Counselor for Commercial Affairs John Coronado congratulated more than 115 Pakistani women entrepreneurs on their selection to the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2022 in a virtual launch event on June 11.  This U.S. training program supports women worldwide in building their own businesses.  Its launch in …

Islamabad, May 24, 2022 – The United States Mission to Pakistan is pleased to announce the expansion of interview waiver eligibility at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi for certain applicants of F (student) visas, J (exchange visitor) visas in academic programs, H (temporary worker visas), and non-blanket L …

Islamabad, May 23, 2022 – Ambassador Donald Blome began his assignment at the United States Embassy in Islamabad today.  Ambassador Blome will lead the United States Mission in Pakistan in its ongoing efforts to deepen connections between the Pakistani and American people and work with the government of Pakistan towards a more stable, secure, and …

05/02/2022 09:54 AM EDT Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest greetings to Muslims and all those celebrating Eid al-Fitr in the United States and around the globe. This celebration marks the completion of Ramadan, a month of fasting, reflection, charity, and generosity.  Eid …

Islamabad, April 11, 2022 – With the delivery of the most recent tranche of 4.7 million Pfizer vaccines on April 10, the United States has now donated over 61.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Pakistan.  The close coordination between the United States and Pakistani authorities, doctors, nurses, and logistics professionals has produced tangible, life-saving …

Islamabad, March 31, 2022:  The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), today launched a four-year water and sanitation initiative that will provide safe drinking water to 70,000 residents in two districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh provinces. This new …

Islamabad, March 23, 2022:  The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad extends its best wishes to the Pakistani people on the occasion of Pakistan Day and announces the launch, in partnership with Pakistan, of a joint campaign to celebrate the 75th anniversary of our bilateral relations.  Chargé d’affaires Angela P. Aggeler noted: “This year marks the 75th …

Islamabad, March 8, 2022:  The U.S. Embassy held a virtual roundtable March 7 to discuss best practices for boosting supplier diversity and inclusion with Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Christopher Wilson.  Executives and procurement heads of major U.S. and Pakistani corporations participated as roundtable speakers. WEConnect International – a member-led global …

Islamabad, February 07, 2022 – The United States Mission to Pakistan is pleased to announce the expansion of interview waiver eligibility for Pakistani citizens renewing B1/B2 tourism and business visas at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi.  Pakistani citizens of ages 60 and older whose B1/B2 visas are valid …

Islamabad, December 25, 2021:  The United States asked Santa to bring an additional 5 million doses of the life-saving Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX facility to Pakistan, just in time for the holidays.  This donation, which should arrive on Christmas Day or shortly thereafter, brings the total number of COVID-19 vaccines donated by the …

U.S. Embassy Islamabad, November 24, 2021–  In honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence (GBV), the U.S. government, through the Public Affairs section of U.S. Embassy Islamabad, awarded a grant to women’s rights activist and social media influencer Kanwal Ahmed to …

ISLAMABAD, November 22, 2021 – In celebration of International Education Week, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad’s Regional English Language Office is pleased to announce the next set of classes for the English Access Microscholarship Program and the English for Workforce Development Program in Pakistan. The English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) is a global program that …

Islamabad, November 13, 2021 – U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West visited Islamabad November 11-13.  In meetings of the extended Troika, participants discussed the way forward on Afghanistan.  West also held bilateral meetings with Pakistani government officials in which both parties emphasized the importance of pressing the Taliban to uphold its commitments to counterterrorism, the right of free passage …

Islamabad, October 29, 2021: Over 30 participants competed for seed funding for their businesses at the first U.S. Mission Pakistan Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program on October 28.  A panel of judges selected the top three proposals after reviewing their business plans and hearing their pitches.  Each winner will receive $5,000, $4,000, and $3,000, respectively, …

Islamabad, October 15, 2021:  The United States is shipping an additional 9.6 million doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX facility to Pakistan.  This donation brings the total number of COVID-19 vaccines donated by the U.S. government to the Pakistani people to more than 25 million. These Pfizer vaccines are part of the 500 …

Islamabad, September 22, 2021:  Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Acting Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Energy Resources Harry Kamian and Pakistan’s Secretary of Power Ali Raza Bhutta co-hosted an Energy Dialogue to renew and reinforce the longstanding partnership between the United States and Pakistan in the energy sector.  In today’s dialogue, Pakistan and the United …

Islamabad, September 21, 2021: The United States and Pakistan reaffirmed their commitment to work together to address climate change through the creation of the U.S.-Pakistan Climate and Environment Working Group.  Addressing the Working Group on September 20, U.S. Chargé d’affaires Angela P. Aggeler hailed over 50 years of U.S.-Pakistan partnership and cooperation on energy and …

Islamabad, September 17, 2021:  In a competition featuring some of the most innovative women-led businesses in Pakistan, a panel of business experts selected 12 startups out of a pool of 476 for the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to Silicon Valley investors via the U.S. Embassy’s Accelerator Program for Women Entrepreneurs (APWE).  Sponsored by …

Islamabad September 4, 2021: Over the next ten days, the United States will deliver an additional 6.6 million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines through the COVAX facility to Pakistan.  This donation brings the total number of COVID-19 vaccines donated by the U.S. Government to the Pakistani people to 15.8 million. This tranche of 6.6 million vaccines is part of …

Islamabad, September 3, 2021:  On September 2, the United States Embassy in Pakistan announced it will award an additional 700 graduate-level scholarships to Pakistani women in partnership with the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC).  These two-year scholarships, which begin this year and last until 2023, will be awarded to outstanding women to earn master’s …

Islamabad, August 10, 2021 — On August 9, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Planning and Development Department (P&D) celebrated the successful completion of a crop control and area development project worth $4.2 million that benefitted more than 4,500 families from the Bajaur, Khyber, and Mohmand districts.  At the same event, partners celebrated the launch of a …

ISLAMABAD (August 9, 2021) – The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated one million COVID-19 antigen rapid diagnostic tests today to help Pakistan to diagnose the coronavirus and respond to urgent health needs. These new rapid diagnostic tests detect infection in minutes and greatly enhance real-time monitoring, enabling health …

Islamabad, August 6, 2021 – On August 5, the U.S. Mission to Pakistan, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government celebrated the successful completion of a $984,000 project that provided more than 4,000 farming households with alternatives to illicit crop production in the Bajaur, Khyber, Torghar, and Mohmand districts.  Director …

07/09/2021 11:22 AM EDT Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and underscored the shared desire for a stable and sustainable bilateral relationship.  The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed the importance of continued U.S.-Pakistan …

ISLAMABAD, July 7 – The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Karakoram International University (KIU) to establish a Lincoln Corner in Gilgit. Lincoln Corners are partnerships between the U.S. Mission to Pakistan and eminent Pakistani institutions like universities, public libraries, and cultural centers. They connect Pakistani youth and emerging …

PESHAWAR, June 24, 2021 – The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), today launched the Women’s Economic Empowerment Activity (WEEA). This five-year initiative supports the Government of Pakistan’s efforts to promote women’s social and economic empowerment through safe and dignified access to income opportunities, information, resources, and services. The WEEA …

Islamabad, June 5, 2021 — The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), mobilized an airlift of critical health supplies that arrived today in Pakistan to help save lives, stop the spread of COVID-19, and meet the urgent health needs of the country. The airlift to Pakistan contributes critically needed and requested …

The National Security Advisors of the United States and Pakistan met in Geneva yesterday. Both sides discussed a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest and discussed ways to advance practical cooperation. Both sides agreed to continue to the conversation. ###

The shipment between Pakistan and Uzbekistan is the first in Pakistan using the United Nations’ multilateral transit system, “Transports Internationaux Routiers.” KARACHI (May 7, 2021) – The United States Government, along with the Government of Pakistan, launched the first international shipment from Pakistan that is compliant with the United Nations’ “Transports Internationaux Routiers” (TIR) Convention, …

ISLAMABAD (March 24, 2021) – The United States Mission to Pakistan, in cooperation with the Government of Pakistan, presented a new records management system to digitize more than four million records for the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP). The system, developed by the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Global Health Supply Chain program, …

Islamabad, February 18, 2021:  The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with the Government of Punjab, opened the 2021 Pakistan Water Conference today to highlight the challenges facing the water sector in Pakistan and the importance of governance for increasing water productivity.    The United States and Pakistan …

Islamabad, February 3, 2021:  The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and local partners, launched the Pakistan Private Sector Energy project today to increase private sector investment in clean energy.  The project will support small and …

Islamabad, February 2, 2021:  The Government of Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) celebrated the 16th anniversary of the Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program (MNBSP), which is administered in partnership with the United States Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development. Since 2004, USAID has worked with HEC to provide equitable access to higher education and increase enrollment …

December 2, 2020 (Islamabad):   The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), in partnership with the U.S. government, launched an innovative online platform that will enable the Government of Pakistan to more quickly and effectively evaluate the safety and effectiveness of medicine, leading to greater health security in the country.   The Government of Pakistan and the …

For Immediate Release Islamabad, November 20, 2020 – Women-owned businesses in Pakistan that are ready to grow by becoming part of global supply chains will now have access to world-class training, networks, and information thanks to the launch of the Women’s Business Opportunity Initiative, an effort led by non-profit WEConnect International in coordination with Vital …

Launch of International Education Week Opening Remarks as prepared for delivery November 16, 2020    Jonathan Henick, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Central Asia, Press, and Public Diplomacy, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, U.S. Department of State  As Salam Aleukum, and a special welcome to all the dedicated education professionals in Pakistan. It is …

Islamabad, November 3, 2020 – U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad visited Islamabad on November 2. In a meeting with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and other security officials, Ambassador Khalilzad provided an update on the current state of the peace process. They discussed the overwhelming consensus in the …

September 14, 2020 U.S. Mission Pakistan For Immediate Release Contact: U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section, INFOISB@state.gov Islamabad, September 14, 2020 – U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad visited Islamabad on September 14.  In a meeting with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa and other senior Pakistani officials, Ambassador Khalilzad thanked Pakistan …

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State Doha, Qatar Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Center SECRETARY POMPEO:  Good morning, everyone.  It is truly an honor to be here today. I want to offer my thanks to his excellency the deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Qatar and my friend, Sheikh Mohammed, for Qatar’s amazing …

July 24, 2020 For Immediate Release​, 17/2020       UNIVERSITIES TRAIN YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS FROM THE MERGED DISTRICTS ONLINE WITH U.S. COOPERATION Islamabad, July 24, 2020:  Bahria University and Islamic International University, in partnership with the U.S. Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), and the local business …

PRESS RELEASE July 10, 2020 For Immediate Release​, 16/2020 INAUGURATION OF TEN NEW COVID-19 RAPID RESPONSE UNITS THROUGH PAKISTAN-U.S. PARTNERSHIP Islamabad, July 10, 2020 – The governments of Pakistan and the United States inaugurated ten COVID-19 monitoring and rapid response units yesterday to help fight the spread of this deadly pandemic. These new units reflect …

PRESS RELEASE July 9, 2020 For Immediate Release​, 15/2020 PAKISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES BOOST TRADE THROUGH U.S.-ORGANIZED INITIATIVE Islamabad, July 9, 2020 – Private sector representatives from Pakistan and Afghanistan met on July 8 to boost prosperity and create jobs in both countries. The participants in this U.S. government-facilitated event addressed a range …

U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad visited Islamabad on June 7. In a meeting with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Ambassador Khalilzad discussed steps required for the start of intra-Afghan negotiations.

STATEMENT ON THE VISIT TO PAKISTAN BY AMBASSADOR KHALILZAD  Islamabad, May 9, 2020 – U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad visited Islamabad on May 8.  He met with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa.  Ambassador Khalilzad discussed ongoing efforts by the United States to advance the Afghan peace process and sought Pakistan’s support in …

Islamabad, April 14, 2020 – U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad and Resolute Support Mission Commander General Austin Scott Miller visited Islamabad on April 14.  In a meeting with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Ambassador Khalilzad and General Miller discussed the United States’ ongoing efforts for a sustainable peace in Afghanistan.  Pakistan’s military …

Islamabad, August 02, 2019 –   Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad visited Islamabad on August 1 and 2 and held discussions with Pakistani leadership on developments in the Afghan peace process. In his meetings with Prime Minister Imran Khan, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, and Chief of Army Staff General Javed Bajwa, Ambassador …

Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad, visited Islamabad from April 5 to 6 to continue discussions with the Pakistani civilian and military leadership on the status of the Afghanistan peace process.  Special Representative Khalilzad met with Foreign Minister Qureshi, Foreign Secretary Janjua, and Chief of Army Staff Bajwa.  In his meetings, Ambassador Khalilzad …

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 …

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 …