Islamabad, November 1, 2022: More than 30 participants from the second Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program, sponsored by the United States, competed for seed funding for their business start-ups on October 28. A panel of judges, comprised of Pakistani and American businesswomen, selected the top four proposals after reviewing participants’ business plans and hearing …
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Islamabad, September 19, 2022: Today, U.S. government representatives and Government of Pakistan health officials visited a vaccination center in Islamabad to launch a nationwide campaign to vaccinate children with the first batch of 8 million Pfizer COVID-19 pediatric vaccine doses donated by the United States. Since the start of the pandemic, the United States has committed …
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Islamabad, August 30, 2022: The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), today announced an additional $30 million in life-saving humanitarian assistance to support people and communities affected by severe flooding in Pakistan. Pakistan’s government has declared the floods a national emergency, with 66 districts declared to be “calamity hit.” The United …
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Islamabad, August 20, 2022 – Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer celebrated the importance of the United States and Pakistan’s 75 years of bilateral relations when he met with approximately 700 alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. Alumni of U.S. educational and professional exchanges gathered in Islamabad on August 20 to share their experiences and …
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KARACHI (August 13, 2022) – U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome visited Karachi August 10-12 to further strengthen the robust economic partnership and bilateral trade between Pakistan and the United States. During his visit, Ambassador Blome met with the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, the Chief Ministers of Balochistan and Sindh, the Administrator of Karachi, the Commander …
Read More» Location: Pakistan (Countrywide) Event: The Pakistan National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) announced the measures listed below for non-Pakistani citizens arriving from the United Kingdom. The measures go into effect December 22 at 11:59 PM (local time) and will remain in effect until at least December 29. Direct or indirect travel from the United Kingdom …
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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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» The American Embassy in Islamabad continues to receive threat reporting regarding possible terrorist attacks against various locations, including the Serena Hotel in Islamabad, Marriott hotels in Islamabad and Karachi, the Monal Restaurant in the Margalla Hills, and Kohsar Market in the F6 area of Islamabad. Employees of the American Embassy in Islamabad and the American …
Read More» This weekend, Music Mela returned to Islamabad and the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) once again became the center of Pakistan’s music world. Jointly organized by the U.S. Embassy and the Foundation for Arts and Culture, and Education (FACE), Music Mela 2016 boasted more than 15,000 fans over the past three days, excited …
Read More» The American Embassy in Islamabad is seeing an increase in threat reporting regarding possible terrorist attacks against various locations, including the Marriott Hotels in Islamabad and Karachi, the Monal Restaurant in the Margalla Hills, and Kohsar Market in the F6 area of Islamabad. Employees of the American Embassy in Islamabad and the American Consulate in …
Read More» The American Embassy in Islamabad has seen an increase in threat reporting regarding possible terrorist attacks against various locations in Islamabad, including the Marriott Hotel, as indicated in the April 16 Security Message, and the Monal Restaurant in the Margalla Hills. We remind U.S. citizens to review the Travel Warning and the Country Specific Information for Pakistan, and to maintain …
Read More» The embassy is aware of a general but uncorroborated threat against the Marriott hotel in Islamabad. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area for the next several days to allow time to assess the situation. U.S. citizens are reminded that there is an active Travel Warning for Pakistan issued on April 7, 2016, and a worldwide …
Read More» Protests in Islamabad, which turned violent on the evening of March 27, are continuing today, March 28. The Embassy will remain closed on Monday, March 28. If you have an appointment at the Embassy, we will contact you to re-schedule as soon as we are able. Expect cell phone disruptions, news blackouts, and traffic disruptions …
Read More» Protests in Islamabad turned violent on the evening of March 27. The Embassy will operate on a delayed opening schedule on Monday, March 28 while we further assess the situation. If you have an appointment at the Embassy, we will contact you to re-schedule as soon as we are able. Expect cell phone disruptions, news …
Read More» Media are reporting that a suicide bomber killed at least 60 people outside of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Park in Lahore’s Iqbal Town neighborhood in the evening hours of Sunday, March 27. U.S. citizens are urged to avoid this area. If you are aware of any U.S. citizens injured in this attack, please call the American Embassy in …
Read More» There is an increased security personnel presence around Islamabad, especially near the venue selected for Pakistan National Day festivities on Wednesday, March 23 at the Shakarparian Parade Ground near 7th Avenue and Islamabad Highway. Be prepared for traffic delays, road closures, detours, and increased security checkpoints. Use good judgment when moving around public places. Cell …
Read More» This message contains the text of a Worldwide Caution issued on March 3, 2016 by the U.S. Department of State to Americans living and traveling overseas. The text of this message, as well as Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts and Country Specific Information for every country in the world, can be found on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website . U.S. …
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