Peshawar, November 28, 2023 – U.S. Ambassador Donald A. Blome participated in a closing event of a five-year, $1.3 million U.S. Embassy-funded sustainable farming program today. The Alternative Livelihoods Options Project, which was implemented by the FAO with the assistance of the KP government, has helped 3,700 farmers, including over 600 women, increase their incomes …
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November 27, 2023 Peshawar – Today U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald A. Blome visited the Water and Sanitation Services Peshawar (WSSP) office in Hayatabad, Peshawar, to celebrate the successful completion of the USAID-funded Municipal Services Program in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), a 12-year, $44.6 million effort. Thanks to the project, today hundreds of thousands of residents …
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Peshawar – U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer visited Peshawar September 25-26 to reaffirm U.S. commitment to border security and continued support for Pakistan in its fight against cross-border infiltration and militancy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During the visit, DCM Schofer visited the Inspector General of Frontier Corps at the historic Fort Balahisar where he announced …
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Peshawar, September 1: Senior Foreign Service Officer Shante Moore has assumed responsibility as the Consul General at the United States Consulate General in Peshawar. “I am delighted to welcome Shante Moore as our new Consul General in Peshawar,” said U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome. “We have a dynamic relationship with the people and government …
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Peshawar, July 20: The Public Affairs Officer (PAO) of the U.S. Consulate Peshawar Monica Davis visited Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to participate in U.S. educational and environmental programs on July 19. PAO Davis discussed educational opportunities through the U.S. Mission to Pakistan with Hazara University’s Vice Chancellor Dr. Mohsin Nawaz and learned more about the history and …
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Peshawar, July 14: The U.S. government is partnering with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to strengthen transparency and accuracy in the land records and registration system, promoting economic growth and investment in the seven subdivisions of the Newly Merged Districts. At a ceremony in Peshawar attended by Ambassador Blome on July 13, the U.S. Agency …
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Peshawar, June 22: During a ceremony in Islamabad on June 21, the United States delivered two vehicles to the Planning and Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Donated by the U.S. Embassy’s Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), the vehicles will support Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s efforts to conduct counternarcotics field inspections for poppy reduction and …
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Peshawar, June 20 – U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome today visited the multi-purpose Gomal Zam Dam in the South Waziristan District of the Newly Merged Districts (NMDs) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He was accompanied by the Chairman of Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Lt. General (retired) Sajjad Ghani, and the Secretary of the Agriculture Department of …
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Peshawar, March 6, 2023: The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), assisted the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (KP PPRA) to create an e-procurement system. This customized software will standardize and automate the KP government’s procurement functions to increase efficiency, transparency, and security. U.S. Consul General Peshawar Panfilo Marquez and USAID …
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Peshawar, March 3, 2023 – U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome visited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) from February 28 to March 2 to deepen the United States’ partnership with the people of KP through initiatives related to economic growth, education, security, and cultural preservation. To strengthen the U.S.-Pakistan economic partnership in KP, the Ambassador and KP Planning and …
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Islamabad, January 25, 2023 – U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission, Andrew Schofer, today joined U.S. Embassy Director of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Lori Antolinez, Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative Florence Rolle, and KP Special Secretary of Agriculture Department Janat Gul to celebrate the successful completion of a $477,876 project to benefit …
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Peshawar, December 10, 2022: U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Elementary and Secondary Education Shahram Khan Tarakai launched the U.S. government-funded $4 million Improving Girls Education Activity that aims to provide quality education to girls in remote areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This four-year U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) activity will introduce …
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From November 13 to 16, U.S. Mission to Pakistan Minister Counselor for Public Diplomacy William Ostick travelled to Peshawar to kick-off International Education and Global Entrepreneurship Week. During a capstone event for International Education Week, Minister Counselor Ostick signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Vice Chancellor of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Dr. Safia …
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Merged Areas U.S. Assistance Fact Sheet through USAID The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) partners with the Government of Pakistan at the federal, provincial, and district levels to improve the lives of citizens in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, with a focus on the merged districts, by expanding governance, improving service delivery, and increasing …
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Peshawar, October 10 – On a three-day visit to Peshawar, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Andrew Schofer underscored the U.S. government’s commitment to the government and people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through economic, development, security, and cultural preservation programs which have strengthened U.S.-Pakistan bilateral relations over the past 75 years. During the DCM’s visit to …
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Peshawar, September 19, 2022 – The U.S. Mission in Pakistan and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Planning and Development Department celebrated the successful completion of Area Development Projects worth $6.4 million that benefited more than 44,000 families from the Bajaur, Khyber, Mohmand and Torghar districts. U.S. Embassy Islamabad Director of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs …
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Peshawar, September 12 – Panfilo Marquez assumed responsibility as the Consul General of the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar on September 12, 2022. Consul General Marquez is a career diplomat with 23 years of Foreign Service experience. Mr. Marquez most recently served as Deputy Director in the Executive Office of the Bureau of East Asian …
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Peshawar – August 5, 2022 – U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome visited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on August 3 and 4 to highlight the U.S. government’s extensive economic and development assistance, which has benefited the residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa over the past 75 years of bilateral relations. During his trip, Ambassador Blome called upon Chief Minister Mahmood Khan and …
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Peshawar – United States Consul General Richard H. Riley and the Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences) Joint Director, Dr. Usman Ghani, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to renew the partnership of overseeing the Lincoln Corner Peshawar (LCP) for another two years from March 2022 to March 2024. The representatives signed the MOU during a …
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Peshawar, November 18, 2021 – The U.S. government, through the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section (INL), inaugurated new KP Police and Frontier Constabulary facilities worth a total of over $18 million. “This week’s events are the newest steps in the long partnership between the United States and Pakistan,” U.S. Consul General Richard H. …
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Shahkas, November 17, 2021 –The U.S. government, through the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section (INL), inaugurated a new police training center in Shahkas and ten new check posts in the newly merged districts. U.S. Consul General Richard H. Riley and International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Section (INL) Director Mark Tervakoski joined KP …
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Peshawar, October 6 – Two hundred female students of the Access English Microscholarship program at FATA University Kohat graduated in an online ceremony, today. The two-year long U.S. Embassy funded after-school language learning program provides a foundation of English-language and leadership skills to talented 14-16 year old students from economically disadvantaged communities. U.S. Consul General …
Read More» 01/28/2021 04:34 PM EST Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State The United States is deeply concerned by the Pakistani Supreme Court’s decision to acquit those involved in Daniel Pearl’s kidnapping and murder and any proposed action to release them. Ahmad Omar Saeed Sheikh was indicted in the United States in 2002 for hostage-taking and conspiracy to commit hostage-taking, resulting in the murder …
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TAKHT-I-BAHI (MARDAN), NOVEMBER 28, 2020: Consul General Gregory Macris participated via video in the closing ceremony of a $230,000 cultural preservation project at the Takht-i-Bahi Buddhist Monastery in Mardan. “The U.S. Mission in Pakistan is committed to working with local partners to support conservation and preservation of sites of great cultural significance across Pakistan,” said …
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LAKKI MARWAT, NOVEMBER 24, 2020: As part of the ongoing partnership with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (GoKP), the United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), reinstated two refurbished hospitals to the GoKP Health Department in Lakki Marwat District. The U.S. Consul General in Peshawar Mr. Gregory Macris virtually inaugurated the …
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Peshawar – September 22 – The day after the International Day of Peace observances, the granddaughter and the great granddaughter of former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt held an interactive virtual chat with the students of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women’s University (SBBWU) in Peshawar. Ms. Anne Roosevelt and Ms. Tracy …
Read More» PESHAWAR, August 25, 2020: As part of the on-going partnership with Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in cooperation with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Health Department, has delivered 54 brand new ventilators to hospitals in KP province to support Pakistan’s fight against COVID-19. Five …
Read More» Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, U.S. Government inaugurate agriculture market in Bara to bring businesses under one roof Bara, July 24, 2020: The Deputy Commissioner of Khyber District Mahmood Aslam Wazir, along with USAID/Pakistan Director Julie Koenen, today inaugurated the Fruit and Livestock Market in Bara Tehsil of District Khyber, a merged district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The market …
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The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today delivered essential and lifesaving healthcare equipment to the District Health Officer for healthcare facilities across Mohmand district. The equipment will not only help doctors and nurses to save precious lives but also reduce the financial burden on the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa …
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Peshawar, June 12, 2020: The U.S. Consul General Sebron Toney inaugurated the first of a series of day-long training sessions for doctors, nurses, paramedics, and support staff of the Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar on “Infection Prevention and Control for COVID-19,” supported by the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Integrated Health Services …
Read More» #EidMubarak to all friends in #KhyberPakhtunkhwa and across Pakistan. From the United States Consulate General in Peshawar, we wish you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday.
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Consul General CB Toney celebrated the spirit of Ramazan by sharing American hospitality, delivering more than 100 classic apple pies and bundles of dates to to our friends and neighbors across KP. Best wishes for a safe, healthy, and prosperous Eid holiday.
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In celebration of the Holy Month of Ramazan, blending American and Pakistani sweets together, Consulate General Peshawar launched “Operation Apple Pie Diplomacy” sending apple pies and Ramazan dates across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, urging recipients to share with those in need. During this time of pandemic, CG Toney wishes all a safe and healthy Ramazan.
Read More» To all our friends in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and across Pakistan, Consul General CB Toney wishes you Ramazan Mubarak.
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The United States provided 11 state-of-the-art ambulances to health authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa this year. These newly-equipped ambulances from USAID Pakistan will assist the KP Department of Health respond to and combat the spread of COVID19. In addition to the ambulances, the U.S. government is training health care providers, procuring laboratory and emergency supplies as well as …
Read More» This #WomensHistoryMonth, we congratulate the Eleanor Roosevelt Corner Peshawar on its fourth anniversary! Over the past four years, the Corner has successfully helped educate young women of KP, in particular, and provided a platform to create and share new ideas.
Read More» Throughout February, we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth and important contributions made by African Americans to the United Sates and the world. Consul General CB Toney pays tribute to African Americans from the past and present.
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It’s the 4th anniversary of our Eleanore Roosevelt Corner Peshawar (ERCP) at Shaheed Benezir Bhutto Women University! U.S. Consul General in Peshawar Sebron “CB” Toney visited Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University to celebrate America’s commitment of funding and resources to the university. ERCP helps ten thousand young women every year from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province …
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Peshawar, February 4, 2020 – The United States is helping to inspire and empower the next generation of women leaders in Pakistan. On February 4, 2020, U.S. Consul General in Peshawar Sebron “CB” Toney visited Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University to celebrate America’s commitment of funding and resources to the university. Together with Vice Chancellor …
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USAID Pakistan partnered with UNDP Pakistan to lunch a Business Incubation Program for the youth of the Newly Merged Districts (NMDs) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Islamabad. 180 entrepreneurs from Khyber, North and South Waziristan districts (of which 54 will be women entrepreneurs) will receive month-long business incubation services. The training includes hands-on practical workshops on various business …
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United States Deputy Chief of Mission John Hoover and Consul General CB Toney visited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Assembly and met with Speaker Mushtaq Ahmad Ghani, Deputy Speaker Mehmood Jan and the Chairperson of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus Maliha Asghar Khan. Dera manana to Speaker Ghani for a wonderful tour of the historic KP Assembly Hall.
Read More» DCM Hoover visited the Peshawar Museum to check out its extraordinary collection of Ghandara artifacts and the U.S.-funded museum mobile app designed to help visitors learn about KP’s rich history.
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Consul General CB Toney hosted representatives of the United Nations Development Program ( #UNDP ) Pakistan office and discussed USAID-supported development programs in the newly merged districts (NMDs) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. USAID is partnering with UNDP to develop the capacity of the KP government to implement reforms in the NMDs . #USAID and UNDP are also providing …
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U.S. Chargé d’affaires Paul Jones and Mrs. Jones along with Consul General CB Toney wish you a very merry Christmas.
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#USAID and Pakistan building a better future! Consul General Sebron and USAID Deputy Mission Director Nehrbass met community members from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These districts have been a primary focus for us to build tomorrow’s leaders, increasing transparency of local government and improving livelihood. We were excited to learn about their success and challenges.
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USAID Pakistan has partnered with University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar and Arizona State University to focus on applied research relevant to Pakistan’s energy needs and help produce skilled graduates in the energy field. CG Toney and USAID Deputy Mission Director Nehrbass met with a group of program graduates who started a residential solar installation company and plan …
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On December 16, Consul General CB Toney visited the Army Public School Martyrs Memorial to pay tribute to the victims of the attack in 2014. Staff of the U.S. Mission also observed a moment of silence at the U.S. consulate General in Peshawar.
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Pakhair Raghlay to the United States Ambassador to Pakistan Mr. Paul Jones on visiting the City of Flowers. Ambassador Jones and Mrs. Jones visited the historic Mohabbat Khan mosque in the heart of Peshawar city. Dera manana to Moulana Muhammad Tayyab Qureshi for hosting Ambassador Jones and for a wonderful tour of the iconic mosque. …
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Ambassador Paul Jones visited the historic St. Jones Cathedral of Peshawar. Bishop of Pakistan Humphry Sarfraz Peters hosted Ambassador Jones and Mrs. Jones for a tour of the church. Ambassador Jones also visited Edwardes School and met with students at the campus.
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Consul General CB Toney called on the Honorable Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman and discussed ideas to collaborate with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the fields of education and development.
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Public Affairs Officer Aimee Dowl and Consul General CB Toney hosted a lunch reception for members from academia, journalism, the arts and NGOs from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Dera Manana to all our guests!
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Consul General CB Toney visited the Cathedral Church of Peshawar and met Mr. Humphry Sarfaraz Peters, the Moderator Bishop of the Diocese of Peshawar, Church of Pakistan. CG Toney visited the historic Church and appreciated the Bishop’s efforts to promote Religious Harmony in Pakistan
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 ($17 million). KP Chief Minister Pervez Khattak and KP Inspector General of Police Salahuddin Khan Mehsud participated in the …
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Peshawar, 31 October 2017–The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with the FATA Secretariat inaugurated the FATA Economic Revitalization Program today at an event in Peshawar. Representatives from USAID and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed the PKR 1.6 billion (US$ 15 million) award for building sustainable livelihoods in three FATA …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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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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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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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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, …
Read More» The United States Embassy in Islamabad and the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar facilitated a conference in Islamabad under the banner of “International Perspectives on Research and Teaching” on the theme of business administration. The conference marked the culmination of a three-year university partnership between the University of Kentucky in the United States and a …
Read More» U.S. Consul General Peshawar William Martin and the Director of the Institute of Management Sciences (IM Sciences) Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Khan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upgrade the status of an existing Reading Lounge to “Lincoln Corner,” in a ceremony here today. The Reading Lounge was established in the institute’s central library in …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University inducted 100 girls into the successful English Access Microscholarship Program. The two-year program will give these students, aged 13-16 and studying at government schools and colleges in Peshawar, improved English language skills for greater professional and educational opportunities. Consul General William Martin welcomed …
Read More» U.S. Consul General William Martin welcomed a performance by the Ari Roland Jazz Quartet in Islamabad on February 23 for Peshawar’s politicians, educators, business people, members of civil society, and alumni of U.S.-Pakistan exchange programs. “Jazz is uniquely American and we are delighted to share this aspect of our culture with our Pakistani friends. The …
Read More» U.S. Consul General in Peshawar William Martin hosted local government officials including mayors (nazims) and deputy mayors (naib nazims) from across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province at a reception at the Consulate on Thursday evening. The event – the first of its kind since the officials took office in September 2015 – drew elected representatives from as far away …
Read More» U.S. Consul General William J. Martin and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak unveiled a plaque at the KP Provincial Assembly today to formally launch the U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Energy. The center, housed at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar, aims to produce technical experts and to facilitate applied research …
Read More» “The Embassy of the United States strongly condemns this afternoon’s horrific attack in the city of Mardan, outside the regional office of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). We offer our sincerest condolences to the victims and their families. This attack on civilians shows a complete disregard for human life. Our thoughts and prayers …
Read More» Today we mark one the most notorious, traumatic days in Pakistan’s history. I know it is much more than a national memory for many of you here today. I know many of you here, such as Muhammad Waseem, were touched personally by this senseless, barbaric violence. A violence that has touched so many around the …
Read More» John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC On the one-year anniversary of the attack at the Army Public School in Peshawar, we remember the victims, including many children, who were killed in that outrageous attack. We offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and we underscore our condemnation of that cowardly act …
Read More» Ambassador calls on leaders of the region and pays tribute to victims of terrorism Peshawar, December 14, 2015 – In his first trip to Peshawar, American Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale met with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s provincial leadership and paid his respects to victims of terrorism in the province, including students and teachers at the Army …
Read More» Ambassador David Hale arrived today, November 18, 2015, in Islamabad. He will present his credentials to President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain at the earliest opportunity. After presenting his credentials, he will begin working with his Pakistani counterparts and the Pakistani people to strengthen American-Pakistani relations, increase trade between the two countries, further enhance our security …
Read More» Assalam Aleikum. Pakhair Raghley. Welcome everyone. It is such a pleasure to have you all here to celebrate the Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Day. We are here to celebrate the life of a very special American who was a great friend to Pakistan; a man whose life was tragically taken by violent extremism. Recent events, such …
Read More» The United States government announced it will provide $30 million to support the return of displaced families to the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funds will support school reconstruction, provide job training, improve farming techniques, and distribute food stipends. Three United Nations agencies will implement the programs. “People here …
Read More» Vice Chancellor of the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana, and U.S. Embassy Islamabad Counselor for Public Affairs Christina Tomlinson inaugurated the Eleanor Roosevelt Corner located in the University’s Central Library in Peshawar today. Created through a partnership between the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar and the University, the Eleanor Roosevelt …
Read More» The U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar extends its deepest sympathies to the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province who have been affected by recent flash floods, including the 200,000 people currently displaced from their homes. Our thoughts are with the victims and those affected and we applaud those working to bring relief to those in need.
Read More» United States Ambassador to Pakistan, Richard Olson, along with U.S. Defense Representative Pakistan Lieutenant General Anthony Rock, Consul General for Peshawar Jon Danilowicz and Minister Counselor for Public Affairs Thomas Leary, visited Peshawar to meet with government and military leaders of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). The visit of the …
Read More» On behalf of the people of the United States, the U.S. Consul General in Peshawar Jon Danilowicz offers sincere condolences to the people of Peshawar and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province who lost loved ones on Sunday night as heavy rains and high winds swept through the region. CG Danilowicz said, “Our thoughts are with the victims …
Read More» Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to acknowledge the start of construction for the United States Government-funded Mattani Bypass Road in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 16. The U.S. Government, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL), is providing $14.1 million to the FATA …
Read More» There have been inaccurate statements in the media characterizing the operating status of the Consulates General of the United States in Lahore and Peshawar. For clarification, U.S. Consulate General Lahore and U.S. Consulate General Peshawar are open but have a limited operational status, which does not include provision of consular services, as has been the …
Read More» The U.S. Mission in Pakistan strongly condemns the attack on innocent people today at a mosque in Shikarpur and extends our deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims. The United States stands in solidarity with the people and government of Pakistan in confronting this type of extremist violence. The United States supports …
Read More» The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Survey Supply Coordinator for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, John Crowe, is visiting Islamabad to conduct a four-day training in plant pest surveillance for officials from the Department of Plant Protection as well as experts in this field from throughout Pakistan. The training is part …
Read More» The United States has awarded $4.6 million to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for the four-year Safer Schools Program in Pakistan. The program aims to ensure children affected by humanitarian crises have access to a quality education by making schools safe from all forms of disasters—natural or man-made. Assistance provided by the United States …
Read More» At a ceremony attended by representatives from over 100 non-governmental and private organizations, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the re-launch of its Small Grants Program. Following the announcement, a workshop was held in which participants learned about the program, including the mechanism for awarding grants, and a revised application process that is …
Read More» The Director of the Institute of Management Sciences Dr. Muhammad Mohsin Khan inaugurated the Lincoln Reading Room located in IM Sciences’ central library in Peshawar today. Created through a partnership between the Public Affairs section of the U.S. Consulate General in Peshawar and IM Sciences, the Lincoln Reading Room is one of sixteen located throughout …
Read More» Today, representatives from the United States Government, the Government of Sindh’s Education and Literacy Department, and Intel Pakistan Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Karachi reaffirming their commitment to improve access to quality education in Sindh province. Speaking at the signing ceremony, U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Richard G. Olson said, “We all recognize …
Read More» Twenty-four engineers successfully completed a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) two-week hydro-power operations and maintenance training course and received completion certificates during a ceremony today at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad. The participants included engineers from the Tarbela, Ghazi Barotha, Mangla, Warsak, Chashma, and Renala Khurd power plants, and the Water and Power …
Read More» On September 26, the Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, (INL) transferred two Toyota Hilux pickup trucks to the Frontier Constabulary (FC) unit that provides security to Consulate Peshawar. The pickup trucks, valued at 4,140,360 Rupees, will enhance the FC’s operational capacity to maintain an effective provincial law and order …
Read More» United States Consul General in Peshawar Gabriel Escobar on behalf of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and Syed Zainullah Shah, General Manager –Thermal of the Pakhtunkhwa Hydel Development Organization (PHYDO) signed a $1,026,000 grant agreement on September 24, to enable the Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO) to conduct a feasibility study on the …
Read More» The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched a new pilot project to introduce mobile enabled advisory and financial services for peach and potato farmers and fishermen in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. As a result of this project, over 1,700 small and medium sized farms and 15,000 people in Swat will gain access …
Read More» The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Entrepreneurs Project, has trained 24,000 small business owners in the field of medicinal plants and honey. The Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Honey Industry conference on February 3 featured discussions aimed at developing the medicinal plant and honey sector in Pakistan. Plant collectors and …
Read More» U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Richard G. Olson was in Peshawar today for meetings with Pakistani officials, business and religious leaders, journalists and participants in exchange programs to the United States. While here, Ambassador Olson discussed many areas in which the United States and Pakistan cooperate to strengthen the economic, energy, educational, and security sectors throughout …
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