U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Promotes Climate Action in Karachi Visit

U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer’s visit to Karachi September 13-16 underscored the strong partnership between the United States and the people of Sindh. He explored opportunities to enrich development, trade, and commercial ties, and showcased the strength of our people-to-people relationships, the cornerstone of our bilateral relationship.

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U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Reaffirms Commitment to Green Shipping

Today in Karachi, the United States reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the Government of Pakistan and the port and shipping industry to develop a national action. This plan will encourage more sustainable shipping practices to prevent global climate change and enhance Pakistan’s trade competitiveness.  U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer co-hosted the second …

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CONRAD ROBERT TRIBBLE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY AS THE CONSUL GENERAL OF U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL KARACHI

KARACHI:  Conrad Tribble assumed responsibility as the Consul General of U.S. Consulate General Karachi on August 21, 2023. Most recently, he served as the U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission and Chargé d’affaires from 2020-2023 in Madrid, Spain.  Before Madrid he served three years in Washington as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Western Europe and …

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U.S. Consulate General Karachi Launches Science Project Winners on Voyage to Space Camp

Karachi, July 18, 2023:  Through a U.S. government-funded grant, 24 Pakistani female and male students from three schools in Karachi are currently participating in the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama.  U.S. Consulate General Karachi collaborated with its implementing partner – The Dawood Foundation’s (TDF) MagnifiScience Centre – to promote and …

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U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome Commemorates U.S. Independence Day Highlighting the Strong U.S.-Pakistan Relationship

U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome visited Karachi June 22-24 to underscore the strong bilateral ties between the United States and Pakistan and to further strengthen the robust bilateral economic partnership via the U.S.-Pakistan “Green Alliance” framework.  Ambassador Blome engaged with government officials, the American Business Council, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry, …

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U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Schofer Promotes “Green Alliance” Framework, Health, and Education in Karachi

United States Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) in Pakistan, Andrew Schofer, visited Karachi May 31-June 3 to highlight the U.S. commitment to the U.S.-Pakistan “Green Alliance” framework, healthcare, and education in Pakistan.  DCM Schofer engaged with government officials, doctors, human rights activists, and U.S. government sponsored English Works! students.

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U.S. Ambassador Blome Highlights U.S.-Pakistan “Green Alliance” Framework During Visit to Sindh

Karachi, May 2023 – U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome visited Thatta, Jhimpir, and Karachi to highlight the U.S.-Pakistan “Green Alliance” framework and further strengthen the bilateral partnership between our two countries. In Jhimpir, Ambassador Blome visited the USAID-funded power grid station and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation-funded Hawa Energy Limited wind power project.  The plant …

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U.S. Consulate Karachi “Sounds the Alarm” on Climate Change with Collaborative Music Video

U.S. Consulate Karachi released on April 22nd the song and music video “Sound the Alarm” to focus on the need to combat climate change and to mark Earth Day.  The song “Sound the Alarm” is sponsored by the U.S. State Department and is a collaboration between U.S. singer Aaron English and Pakistani singer Ali Gul …

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U.S. Consulate Karachi Celebrates Ramadan Cricket Iftar

The U.S. Consulate General Karachi, in collaboration with Lincoln Corner Karachi and Lincoln Corner Pakistan American Cultural Center (PACC), marked the conclusion of two week-long cricket camps for male and female students with a final match between the two Lincoln Corners teams at the Consulate. The camps focused on the importance of a healthy lifestyle and allowed male youth, accustomed to street cricket, to learn the rules and regulations of the professional game, while female …

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U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Andrew Schofer Visits U.S.-funded Flood Response Program in Sindh

Mirpur Khas, Sindh, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Andrew Schofer led a team of U.S. officials to Sindh province on February 27 to visit U.S.-funded programs that are helping Pakistanis address nutrition, health, and protection challenges caused by the devastating 2022 floods.  The United States has committed more than $200 million in flood relief, …

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U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome joins AMAN-23 Naval Exercises to Demonstrate Continued Support for U.S.-Pakistan Partnership

U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome visited Karachi and observed the AMAN-23 Naval exercises to further strengthen U.S.-Pakistan cooperation and advance a common vision for peace and stability in the region.  During his visit to Karachi, Ambassador Blome also met with the Chief Minister of Sindh, Commander of the Pakistan Fleet (COMPAK), and the Chief of Naval …

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United States and Sindh Government Inaugurate a New Secondary School in Karachi

Karachi, December 13, 2022 – United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Reed Aeschliman and Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah inaugurated a new high school in Karachi, constructed through the U.S. Government-funded Sindh Basic Education Program (SBEP). The newly constructed Government Secondary School in Karachi’s Orangi Town offers students and faculty …

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The U.S. Government Support of Pakistani English Language Teachers Builds Stronger Links Between the U.S. and Pakistan.

The U.S. Mission in Pakistan welcomed over 700 English language professionals and university students to the OPEN English Language Expo 2022, a three-day conference held at Greenwich University Karachi.  The Expo’s theme was “Emerging Technologies in English Language Education”.  English language teachers and students from Sindh and Balochistan provinces attended and participated in workshops, presentations, …

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U.S. Consulate Karachi Celebrates Human Rights Day and Conclusion of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi marked the conclusion of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence with a community discussion to mark Human Rights Day and to commemorate the final day of the global campaign.  Consulate officials including Acting Consul General Liam O’Flanagan attended the event and affirmed their support for policies that address …

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International Education Week Highlights Multi-Faceted Benefits of U.S. Higher Education

Karachi – November 18, 2022: The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi in collaboration with EducationUSA celebrated International Education Week (IEW), November 14-18, with a series of in-person, hybrid, and virtual events that underscored the advantages of U.S. higher education.  Geared towards students, parents, and school counselors, these activities focused on the unparalleled international student experience and …

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U.S. CONSUL GENERAL NICOLE THERIOT RENEWS MOU FOR LINCOLN CORNERS WITH SINDH MINISTRY OF CULTURE

U.S. Consul General Nicole Theriot and Sindh Culture Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah signed the renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the four Lincoln Corners (LCs) located in public libraries in Karachi, Hyderabad, Khairpur, and Larkana.  Lincoln Corner Karachi at the Liaquat Memorial Library is the largest in Sindh and features a unique …

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U.S. State Department Counselor Derek Chollet and Interagency Delegation Visit Pakistan to Demonstrate Continued Support for U.S.-Pakistan Partnership

Islamabad (September 11, 2022) – Counselor of the U.S. Department of State Derek Chollet and a delegation of senior U.S. government officials from the Department of State, Department of Defense, U.S. Agency for International Development, and the White House National Security Council visited Islamabad and Karachi September 7-9 to meet with senior government officials, civil society …

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U.S. CONSUL GENERAL KARACHI NICOLE THERIOT PAYS RESPECTS TO QUAID-E-AZAM

Karachi, Pakistan, September 1, 2022:  U.S. Consul General Karachi Nicole Theriot visited the Mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and paid her respects to the founder of Pakistan.  Consul General Theriot laid a floral wreath at the Mausoleum and signed the guestbook on behalf of the people of the United States. Consul General Nicole Theriot …

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United States Provides Mobile Laboratory to Strengthen COVID-19 Testing Capacity

Karachi – The U.S. government today presented a mobile biosafety laboratory to the Sindh Department of Health to strengthen capacity to diagnose COVID-19 and other communicable diseases, especially in Pakistan’s remote locations where there is limited capacity to monitor and test for potential outbreaks of infectious disease.  This state-of-the-art laboratory will improve the accuracy of …

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U.S. SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE SYED STRENGTHENS U.S.-PAKISTAN ECONOMIC TIES AND SUPPORT FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Karachi: July 6-9, 2022:  U.S. Special Representative (S/R) for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed visited Karachi July 6-9 as part of a visit to Pakistan that also included stops in Islamabad, Lahore, and Sialkot.  In Karachi, S/R Syed met with government officials, industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and business journalists to further strengthen the economic …

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U.S. SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE SYED: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION ARE KEY TO A HEALTHY ECONOMY

Karachi, July 7, 2022:  As part of his July 6-9 trip to Karachi, U.S. Department of State Special Representative (S/R) for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed visited the National Incubation Center, Karachi (NICK), on July 7 for a range of engagements with Pakistani officials, innovators, and entrepreneurs. S/R Syed met with Federal Minister of …

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Security Alert – U.S. Consulate General Karachi, Pakistan

Location: Karachi Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi has received information suggesting potential drone-related threats against the U.S. Consulate General or other diplomatic or government buildings in or around Karachi. As a result of general threat reporting in May, local government officials banned all types of drones in southern Karachi. This ban remains in …

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U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome Strengthens U.S.-Pakistan Economic and Trade Relationship in Visit to Karachi

KARACHI (June 15, 2022) – U.S. Ambassador Donald Blome visited Karachi June 14 to 15 to underscore the strong bilateral ties between Pakistan and the United States and to further strengthen our robust economic partnership and bilateral trade.  During his visit, Ambassador Blome met with financial and business leaders, representatives of the American Business Council …

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USAID and Sindh Government Commemorate Community Engagement for Education Reforms

Karachi – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Sindh School Education and Literacy Department (SELD) participated in a ceremony to showcase the achievements of USAID’s Sindh Community Mobilization Program (SCMP), which is ending after nine years. Andrew Rebold, USAID Director for Sindh and Balochistan, and Ghulam Akbar Laghari, Sindh Secretary of Education, …

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STUDENTS AND PROMINENT SPORTS PERSONALITIES JOIN U.S. CONSULATE IN BEACH CLEAN-UP TO MARK THE CULMINATION OF “SPORTS FOR CLIMATE” CAMPAIGN

Karachi, May 21, 2022 – United States Deputy Consul General (CG) Matt Ference joined prominent Pakistani athletes and students, along with alumni of U.S. government-funded English language programs to clean-up Sea View in Karachi.  Sports stars, including Hajra Khan, Asad Shafiq, Javaria Khan, Faisal Iqbal, Sikander Bakht, Moin Khan, and Azam Khan joined the event, …

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Consul General Mark Stroh Tours Northern Sindh, Strengthens U.S. Pakistan Bilateral Relations

Karachi, April 1, 2022 – The Consul General of the United States in Karachi, Mark Stroh, visited Northern Sindh from March 27 to 31.  During his visit, Consul General Stroh met with the Sindh Secretary for Culture, Tourism, Antiquities, and Archives Abdul Rahim Soomro, Managing Director of Continental Biscuits Limited Hasan Ali Khan, Chief Executive Officer …

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Conference on Public Private Partnerships highlights U.S. Government support for successful education reforms

Karachi – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Government of Sindh’s (GoS) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Node brought together Pakistani education leaders for a A National Conference on Public Private Partnerships in Education. The conference builds on the U.S.-Pakistan partnership to provide millions of children and young adults the opportunity to learn and …

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U.S. Chargé d’affaires a.i. Angela Aggeler Strengthens U.S.-Pakistan Relationships in Visit to Karachi and Port Qasim

KARACHI (March 25, 2022) – U.S. Chargé d’affaires a.i. Angela P. Aggeler visited Karachi on March 23-25.  During her visit, Chargé Aggeler met with Governor of Sindh Imran Ismail, Port Qasim Authority Chairman Hasan Nasir Shah, industry leaders, and professional female athletes to promote and strengthen the many ties between the United States and Pakistan …

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ASSISTANT TRADE REPRESENTATIVE DISCUSSES TRADE OPPORTUNITIES WITH U.S. AND PAKISTANI BUSINESS LEADERS IN KARACHI

Karachi, March 10, 2022:  U.S. Consulate General Karachi hosted meetings between the visiting Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (AUSTR) for South and Central Asia Christopher Wilson and representatives from the American Business Council, the Pakistan Business Council, and Pakistan’s financial, textile and apparel, and agricultural sectors. In meetings with the visiting delegation and representatives from different …

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U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL KARACHI CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY BY PROMOTING ‘QADAM BARHAO’ AND WOMEN’S FINANCIAL INCLUSION

Karachi – U.S. Consulate General Karachi hosted participants of Qadam Barhao, a U.S. Consulate-sponsored initiative to help women entrepreneurs, on March 8 to commemorate International Women’s Day. U.S. Consul General Mark Stroh welcomed 23 Karachi-based alumnae of Qadam Barhao, Femprow founder Nadia Patel Gangjee, and representatives of State Bank of Pakistan and Injaz, two of …

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U.S. 5th Fleet Ships Join Pakistan Navy to Prepare for Combined Maritime Security Operation

January 26, 2022 Contact: Public Affairs Section For Immediate Release U.S. 5th Fleet Ships Join Pakistan Navy to Prepare for Combined Maritime Security Operation KARACHI, Pakistan – U.S. patrol coastal ships USS Squall and USS Whirlwind visited Karachi, Pakistan, for a scheduled port visit January 25-26.  While in Karachi, the crewmembers conducted visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training with the Pakistan Navy in preparation for a combined maritime security operation in the North Arabian Sea. “We are extremely …

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U.S. 5th Fleet Ships Join Pakistan Navy to Prepare for Combined Maritime Security Operation

KARACHI, Pakistan – U.S. patrol coastal ships USS Squall and USS Whirlwind visited Karachi, Pakistan, for a scheduled port visit January 25-26.  While in Karachi, the crewmembers conducted visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) training with the Pakistan Navy in preparation for a combined maritime security operation in the North Arabian Sea. “We are extremely excited to visit Pakistan as we build our relationship and sharpen our competitive edge in a very dynamic …

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U.S. Consul General Mark Stroh’s visit to Balochistan’s Hub strengthens U.S.-Pak economic ties

December 3, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Consul General Mark Stroh’s visit to Balochistan’s Hub strengthens U.S.-Pak economic ties Karachi – United States Consul General Mark Stroh traveled to Hub, one of the largest industrial cities of Balochistan, on December 2 to explore opportunities for U.S. technologies and businesses in the province and strengthen U.S.-Pakistan …

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U.S. Government Boosts Economic Growth in the Agricultural Sector

December 1, 2021 Contact: Public Affairs Section FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The U.S. Government Boosts Economic Growth in the Agricultural Sector Karachi – United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Director for the Office of Sindh & Balochistan Andrew Rebold and Sindh Secretary of Agriculture Parvez Ahmed Seehar participated in a closing ceremony of the U.S. …

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United States and Sindh Government Inaugurate 77th New School Building in Karachi

November 16, 2021 Contact: Public Affairs Section For Immediate Release United States and Sindh Government Inaugurate 77th New School Building in Karachi Karachi – U.S. Consul General Mark Stroh and Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah today inaugurated a new high school building in Karachi constructed through the United States Agency for International Development …

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U.S. Chargé d’ affaires a.i. William Steuer Highlights U.S.-Pakistan Military-to-Military Ties During Visit to Karachi

November 12, 2021 Contact: Public Affairs Section For Immediate Release U.S. Chargé d’ affaires a.i. William Steuer Highlights U.S.-Pakistan Military-to-Military Ties During Visit to Karachi   Karachi, November 12, 2021 –United States Chargé d’affaires a.i. William Steuer toured the USS Pearl Harbor, a visiting U.S. Navy ship, and observed a joint exercise between the U.S. …

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Consul General Mark Stroh Highlights U.S.-Pakistan Partnerships During Visit to Hyderabad, Jamshoro, and Thatta

November 4, 2021 Contact: Public Affairs Section FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Consul General Mark Stroh Highlights U.S.-Pakistan Partnerships in Healthcare, Education, Energy, and Prison Reforms During Visit to Hyderabad, Jamshoro, and Thatta KARACHI, November 4, 2021 – U.S. Consul General Mark Stroh visited Hyderabad, Jamshoro, and Thatta from November 2 to November 4 to further strengthen …

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U.S. Consulate General, Karachi Organizes a Hackathon for Female Programmers

October 18, 2021 Contact: Public Affairs Section FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Consulate General, Karachi Organizes a Hackathon for Female Programmers KARACHI, October 18, 2021 – The U.S. Consulate General, Karachi, in partnership with The Asia Foundation and the National Incubation Center, Karachi (NICK), hosted the second edition of Built by Her, a two-day virtual hackathon …

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U.S. Consul General and Faysal Qureshi Visit Karachi Expo Center to Promote Lifesaving COVID-19 Vaccinations

October 15, 2021 Contact: Public Affairs Section FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Consul General and Faysal Qureshi Visit Karachi Expo Center to Promote Lifesaving COVID-19 Vaccinations KARACHI (October 15, 2021) – U.S. Consul General Mark Stroh and actor Faysal Qureshi visited one of Pakistan’s largest vaccination facilities at the Karachi Expo Center as part of the …

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U.S. Consulate Karachi, KMC, and Seas Launch Frere Hall Conservation Project

October 11, 2021 Contact: Public Affairs Section For Immediate Release U.S. CONSULATE KARACHI, KMC, AND SEAS LAUNCH FRERE HALL CONSERVATION PROJECT Karachi, October 11:  The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi and Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), in partnership with the Sindh Exploration and Adventure Society (SEAS), launched a conservation project to restore Frere Hall on the …

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U.S. Government Funds Balochistan Health Officer Scholarships at Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi

October 4, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Government Funds Balochistan Health Officer Scholarships at Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi Karachi – The U.S. Government is providing scholarships for 33 Balochistan government health officials to complete a two-year Master of Science in Public Health degree at Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi. U.S. Consul General Mark Stroh …

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U.S. Chargé d’affaires a.i. Angela Aggeler’s Visit to Karachi Highlights Pakistan-U.S. Ties, Promotes Bilateral Anti-COVID Efforts

October 2, 2021 Contact: Public Affairs Section FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Chargé d’affaires a.i. Angela Aggeler’s Visit to Karachi Highlights Pakistan-U.S. Ties, Promotes Bilateral Anti-COVID Efforts KARACHI (OCTOBER 2, 2021) – U.S. Chargé d’affaires a.i. Angela P. Aggeler visited Karachi from September 29 to October 1 to strengthen bilateral ties between Pakistan and the United …

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United States and Sindh Launch “Fizaaon Se Falaah Tak” to Save Lives by Vaccinating Millions of Pakistanis

September 30, 2021 Contact: Public Affairs Section FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE United States and Sindh Launch “Fizaaon Se Falaah Tak” to Save Lives by Vaccinating Millions of Pakistanis KARACHI (SEPTEMBER 30, 2021) – The United States and Sindh Government have joined hands to launch “Fizaaon Se Falaah Tak,” an immunization awareness campaign encouraging Pakistani citizens to …

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Consul General Stroh and CM Sindh Shah witness signing ceremony for management of USAID-funded schools

September 27, 2021 Contact: Public Affairs Department FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Consul General Mark Stroh and Chief Minister Shah witness signing ceremony for management of USAID-funded schools Karachi – Consul General Mark Stroh joined Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to witness a signing ceremony between the Sindh School Education and Literacy Department (SELD) and private Education …

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United States Delivers Another 320,580 Pfizer Vaccine Doses for Sindh

September 13, 2021 Contact: Brittney Stewart Phone: 021-3527-5000 For Immediate Release United States Delivers Another 320,580 Pfizer Vaccine Doses for Sindh KARACHI (SEPTEMBER 13, 2021) – U.S. Consul General Mark Stroh and Sindh Minister of Health and Population Welfare, Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho today welcomed the arrival of 320,580 new Pfizer vaccine doses sent by …

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U.S. Naval Ship Conducts Passing Exercise with Pakistani, German Navies

September 07, 2021 Contact: Brittney Stewart Phone: 021-3527-5000 For Immediate Release U.S. Naval Ship Conducts Passing Exercise with Pakistani, German Navies ARABIAN SEA (Sept. 7, 2021) – The U.S., Pakistani, and German navies conducted a tri-lateral passing exercise in the Arabian Sea, September 6, to strengthen cooperation and advance a common vision to ensure peace …

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U.S. Consulate Karachi Partners with Sindh’s Agricultural Community to Fight Climate Change with Biotechnology

September 03, 2021 Contact: Amy Christianson Phone: 021-3527-5000 For Immediate Release U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL KARACHI PARTNERS WITH SINDH’S AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE WITH BIOTECHNOLOGY Karachi – The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi partnered with the Sindh Abadgar Board (SAB), the Sindh Chamber of Agriculture (SCA), and Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam, to lead …

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U.S. Consulate Karachi Partners with Balochistan’s Agricultural Community to Fight Climate Change with Biotechnology

September 01, 2021 Contact: Amy Christianson Phone: 021-3527-5000 For Immediate Release   U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL KARACHI PARTNERS WITH BALOCHISTAN’S AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE WITH BIOTECHNOLOGY Karachi – The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi partnered with the District Agriculture Headquarter at Lasbela to host a seminar on agricultural biotechnology and climate change on August 26. The seminar brought together leading landowners and …

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Mark Stroh Assumes Role as U.S. Consul General in Karachi

August 25, 2021 Contact: Amy Christianson Phone: 021-35275375 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARK STROH ASSUMES ROLE AS U.S. CONSUL GENERAL IN KARACHI KARACHI: Mark Stroh assumed his role as the United States Consul General in Karachi on August 21, 2021. A career member of the United States Senior Foreign Service, Consul General Mark Stroh most recently …

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Music Brings Pakistanis and Americans Together to Celebrate Independence Day of USA

July 4, 2021 Contact: Brittney Stewart Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Music Brings Pakistanis and Americans Together to Celebrate the 246th Independence Day of the United States of America Karachi: The Consulate General of the United States of America in Karachi collaborated with the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi to host an online …

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U.S. Embassy Chargé d’affaires a.i. Lesslie Viguerie visits Karachi to promote economic and military ties

June 11, 2021 Contact: Brittney Stewart Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Embassy Chargé d’affaires a.i. Lesslie Viguerie visits Karachi to promote economic and military ties Karachi: U.S. Embassy Chargé d’affaires a.i. Lesslie Viguerie visited Karachi June 7-9, where he met with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, Pakistan Navy officials, and prominent …

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U.S. Government expands education cooperation with Sindh Government with inauguration of new school

June 10, 2021 Contact: Brittney Stewart Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Government expands education cooperation with Sindh Government with inauguration of new school Karachi – The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Government of Sindh inaugurated a new high school in Karachi yesterday. The new …

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U.S. Naval Ship USS Monterey Visits Karachi

June 9, 2021 Contact: Brittney Stewart Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Naval Ship USS Monterey Visits Karachi KARACHI, Pakistan (June 09, 2021) – U.S. guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), deployed with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKE CSG), conducted a scheduled sustainment and logistics port visit in Karachi, Pakistan June 8-9. …

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U.S. Embassy Chargé d’affaires a.i. Lesslie Viguerie pays homage to Quaid-E-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

June 8, 2021 Contact: Brittney Stewart Phone: 021-35275000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Embassy Chargé d’affaires a.i. Lesslie Viguerie pays homage to Quaid-E-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Karachi – U.S. Embassy Chargé d’affaires a.i. Lesslie Viguerie visited the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and paid his respects to the founder of Pakistan. Chargé Viguerie laid a …

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U.S. Consulate Hosts Workshops with Top Hollywood Writer for Pakistani Film Students

May 31, 2021 Contact:  Brittney Stewart Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  U.S. Consulate Hosts Workshops with Top Hollywood Writer for Pakistani Film Students KARACHI –U.S. Consulate Karachi invited renowned Hollywood writers Janet Batchler (writer for Batman Forever and Pompei) to lead screenwriting workshops for Pakistani students alongside local filmmaker Anam Abbas.  The collaboration …

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Students of Kamber-Shahdakot to Benefit from modern U.S. Government Funded School

May 27, 2019 Contact: Brittney Stewart Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Students of Kamber-Shahdakot to Benefit from modern U.S. Government Funded School Kamber-Shahdakot – United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Director for Sindh and Balochistan James Parys and Sindh Minister for Education and Literacy, Labor and Human Resource Saeed Ghani today inaugurated …

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U.S. Consulate Applauds KFC Scholarship, Recognizes U.S. Business Partnership to Increase Economic Growth in Pakistan

May 2021 Contact: Cameron Thomas-Shah Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   U.S. Consulate Applauds KFC Scholarship, Recognizes U.S. Business Partnership to Increase Economic Growth in Pakistan  Karachi – U.S. Consul General Robert Silberstein applauded KFC which, in partnership with the Orange Tree Foundation, launched a new scholarship fund to assist students in completing their undergraduate or graduate degrees from …

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U.S. Consulate General Karachi Establishes U.S.– Pakistan Friendship Garden

April 30, 2021 Contact: Amy Christianson Phone: 021-3527-5000 For Immediate Release U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL KARACHI ESTABLISHES U.S.– PAKISTAN FRIENDSHIP GARDEN Karachi – The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi broke ground on  a “U.S. – Pakistan Friendship Garden” in Clifton Urban Forest in celebration of Arbor Day, April 30.   Located in the heart of Karachi, the addition to the …

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U.S. Consulate General, Karachi and Diplomatic Community Promote Real-time Monitors to Improve Air Quality

April 6, 2021 Contact: Brittney Stewart Phone: 021-3527-5000 For Immediate Release U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL, KARACHI AND DIPLOMATIC COMMUNITY PROMOTE REAL-TIME MONITORS TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY Karachi – The U.S. Consulate General, Karachi hosted a virtual roundtable discussion on April 6 called “Karachi Air Quality in 2021 and Beyond”. The roundtable brought together policymakers, climate change experts, …

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U.S. Consulate General Karachi Partners with GNMI to Promote Gender Equality Reporting

March 29, 2021 Contact: Brittney Stewart Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL KARACHI PARTNERS WITH GNMI TO PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY REPORTING Karachi – The U.S. Consulate General, Karachi and the Global Neighborhood for Media Innovation (GNMI) held a virtual journalism festival on March 29 to conclude “Reshaping the Future of Journalism”, a …

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United States and HEC Pakistan Celebrate International Women’s Day

March 8, 2021 Contact: Brittney Stewart Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNITED STATES AND PAKISTAN’S HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Karachi – The United States Mission to Pakistan and Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) celebrated International Women’s Day with female scholarship recipients of the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) …

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“The Parallel Pandemic Project: Pakistan, the United States and COVID-19”

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release U.S.  CONSULATE KARACHI TO HOST “THE PARALLEL PANDEMIC PROJECT: PAKISTAN, THE UNITED STATES AND COVID-19” Karachi, March 1, 2021:  The U.S. Mission to Pakistan invites the public to attend an online session about “The Parallel Pandemic Project: Pakistan, United States and COVID-19” on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 6:00 PM …

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United States and Pakistan Open Command and Control Center in Sindh to Fight COVID-19

February 18, 2021 Contact: Brittney Stewart Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UNITED STATES AND PAKISTAN OPEN COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTER IN SINDH TO FIGHT COVID-19 Karachi – The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), inaugurated a state-of-the-art Command and Control Center to the Sindh Health Department to respond …

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Qureshi

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U.S. Mission Supports Training for Customs Probationary Officer Class

November 22, 2019 Contact: Sydney Smith Phone: 021-3527-5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Mission Supports Training for Customs Probationary Officer Class Karachi – In support of the United States’ ongoing commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s law enforcement organizations, Acting Consul General Jack Hillmeyer today joined Customs Chief Collector (Enforcement-South) Dr. Wasif Ali Memon for the closing ceremony …

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U.S. Consulate Provides English Training and Opportunities to 125 Students

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September 18, 2019 Contact: Jason Green Phone: 021-3527-5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ambassador Jones Visits Sindh Police Saeedabad Police Training College Karachi – In support of the United States’ ongoing commitment to the capacity building of Pakistan’s law enforcement organizations, Ambassador Paul W. Jones toured the Saeedabad Police Training College today with Inspector General of Sindh …

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September 18, 2019 Contact: Jason Green Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ambassador Jones Promotes U.S. Trade and Economic Engagement in Visit to Port Qasim Karachi – Ambassador Jones explored opportunities and challenges for greater trade and economic engagement between the United States and Pakistan during a visit to Port Qasim September 16. Port …

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September 17, 2019 Contact: Jason Green Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From the American people: A State-of-the-Art School in Karachi Karachi –Ambassador Paul W. Jones and Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah today inaugurated a recently completed school that was constructed with support of the United States Agency for International Development …

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August 29, 2019 Contact: Jason Green Phone: 021-3527-5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maternal and Child Survival Improves in Sindh Karachi: A conference to disseminate the key findings from successful interventions of the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) flagship Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP) to improve maternal and child survival in Sindh province was …

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March 8, 2019 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021-3527-5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 40 Students Graduate from U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water Karachi: U.S. Consul General JoAnne Wagner today participated in a convocation ceremony at Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Jamshoro, during which she joined Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in handing …

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Robert Silberstein assumes charge as U.S. Consul General in Karachi

August 1, 2019 Contact: Krish Das, Spokesperson 021-35275000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Robert Silberstein assumes charge as U.S. Consul General in Karachi KARACHI: Rob Silberstein assumed charge as the United States Consul General in Karachi on August 1, 2019. A career member of the United States Senior Foreign Service, he most recently served in Washington, DC …

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From the American people: a clean Jacobabad

June 24, 2019 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From the American people: a clean Jacobabad Jacobabad – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Director for Sindh and Balochistan Michael Hryshchyshyn handed over waste management equipment to Jacobabad municipality at the Deputy Commissioner office Jacobabad. These 80 waste management …

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From the American people: another state-of-the-art school for Sindh

June 19, 2019 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021 3527 5000 From the American people: another state-of-the-art school for Sindh On June 19, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Director for Sindh and Balochistan Michael Hryshchyshyn and Secretary Sindh Education and Literary Department, Qazi Pervez Shahid inaugurated a recently completed school constructed with USAID support …

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U.S. Consul General Karachi attended the first-ever U.S. Pulses Seminar in Pakistan

April 30, 2019 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021-3527-5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Consul General Karachi attended the first-ever U.S. Pulses Seminar in Pakistan Karachi: On April 30, Consul General JoAnne Wagner attended the first-ever U.S. Pulses Seminar titled “USA Pulses – the Standard for Quality” in Karachi. The seminar was organized in collaboration between FAS …

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U.S. Government’s initiatives to augment Pakistan’s ICT sector highlighted at Momentum Conference 2019

April 30, 2019 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021-3527-5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Government’s initiatives to augment Pakistan’s ICT sector highlighted at Momentum Conference 2019 Karachi: On April 30, Consul General JoAnne Wagner participated in the opening ceremony of the Momentum Conference 2019 and provided an overview of the U.S. Government’s key initiatives to augment Pakistan’s …

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USAID Introducing Innovative Technologies for the Development of Pakistan’s Agriculture Sector

April 29, 2019 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021-3527-5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USAID Introducing Innovative Technologies for the Development of Pakistan’s Agriculture Sector Karachi: On April 29, Consul General JoAnne Wagner inaugurated the Electronic Beam (E-Beam) irradiation facility established through support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded U.S.-Pakistan Partnerships for Agricultural Market …

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U.S. Ambassador’s Visit to Karachi Highlights Pakistani-U.S. Ties

March 30, 2019 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021-3527-5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Ambassador’s Visit to Karachi Highlights Pakistani-U.S. Ties Karachi: U.S. Ambassador Paul W. Jones, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., emphasized the importance of Karachi as the economic hub of Pakistan, highlighted the importance of people-to-people ties, and celebrated U.S. Independence Day with the citizens of southern …

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Sindh Demographic and Health Survey 2017-18 Indicates Progress

March 28, 2019 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021-3527-5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sindh Demographic and Health Survey 2017-18 Indicates Progress Karachi: The regional survey results of the Pakistan Demographic and Health Survey (PDHS) 2017-18, were released today at a provincial seminar organized by National Institute of Population Studies (NIPS). The seminar highlighted major improvements in child …

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Director of U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water receives Sitara-e-Imtiaz Award

March 27, 2019 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021-3527-5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Director of U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water receives Sitara-e-Imtiaz Award Karachi: On March 23, President Dr. Arif Alvi conferred the Sitara-e-Imtiaz award on Dr. Steven Burian, who directs the technical team at the University of Utah in the United States, in support …

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U.S. Consul General Karachi inaugurates cold storage facility for vegetable exporters

March 22, 2019 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021-3527-5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Consul General Karachi inaugurates cold storage facility for vegetable exporters Karachi: On March 22, Consul General JoAnne Wagner inaugurated a state-of-the-art cold storage facility for vegetable exporters. This facility was established through support by the U.S.-Pakistan Partnerships for Agricultural Market Development (AMD), funded …

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U.S. Ambassador’s Fund to Award 200 New Grants

March 5, 2019 Contact: Will Holton Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Ambassador’s Fund to Award 200 New Grants Karachi – The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced new funding opportunities from the Ambassador’s Fund Grant Program. During the current five-year cycle, running from 2017-2022, this program will award approximately 200 grants …

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U.S. Mission Pakistan Announces 2019 SelectUSA Investment Summit Opportunity

February 11, 2019 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Mission Pakistan Announces 2019 SelectUSA Investment Summit Opportunity KARACHI, PAKISTAN – The U.S. Mission to Pakistan announced today that the 2019 SelectUSA Investment Summit is actively looking for companies across Pakistan to take part in this year’s SelectUSA delegation to the United …

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Continued United States Government support for Sindh development priorities

November 13, 2018 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Continued United States Government support for Sindh development priorities Karachi – On November 13, U.S. Consul General JoAnne Wagner participated with representatives from the international community in an event organized by the Government of Sindh Planning and Development Department to release the …

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The United States promotes the development of clean energy in Sindh

October 29, 2018 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The United States promotes the development of clean energy in Sindh Karachi – The U. S. Consul General in Karachi, JoAnne Wagner today visited the wind corridor in Jhimpir to review U.S. Government investments in the area. She visited the Jhimpir-1 grid …

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United States Government assistance in Pakistan focuses on education and employment opportunities for youth

October 16, 2018 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE United States Government assistance in Pakistan focuses on education and employment opportunities for youth Karachi – U.S. Consul General JoAnne Wagner interacted with youth at a forum organized by the Karachi Rotoract Club and highlighted the role that youth can play for …

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U.S. Ambassador Paul Jones, Chargé D’affaires A.I. Pays Homage to Quaid-e-Azam

October 10, 2018 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021-35275375 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Ambassador Paul Jones, Chargé D’affaires A.I. Pays Homage to Quaid-e-Azam Karachi – U.S. Ambassador Paul Jones, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. visited the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and paid his respects to the founder of Pakistan. Ambassador Jones laid a floral wreath at …

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33 U.S. Universities Visit Karachi to Promote Higher Education Opportunities in Pakistan

October 7, 2018 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021-3527-5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 33 U.S. Universities Visit Karachi to Promote Higher Education Opportunities in Pakistan Karachi – October 7, 2018: To promote higher education opportunities for Pakistani students, representatives of 33 U.S. universities traveled to Karachi this week to host the biggest U.S. College Fair in Pakistan …

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World Teachers’ Day commemorated at U.S. Government-funded school in Gadap Town

October 5, 2018 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021 3527 5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE World Teachers’ Day commemorated at U.S. Government-funded school in Gadap Town Karachi – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Sindh Community Mobilization Program commemorated World Teachers’ Day this afternoon at Government Boys Secondary School, Damba Village in Gadap Town, …

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U.S. Government upgrades Family Planning and Training Unit at Sandeman Provincial Hospital

October 4, 2018 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021 3527 5000  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Government upgrades Family Planning and Training Unit at Sandeman Provincial Hospital Quetta –The newly upgraded Family Planning Training Unit (FPTU) at Sandeman Provincial Hospital. Funding for this activity was provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under its …

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From the American People: Technical Assistance for Development of Chili sector

September 14, 2018 From the American people: technical assistance for development of chili sector Umerkot – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Provincial Director for Sindh and Balochistan, John Smith-Sreen, and Deputy Director, Michael Hryshchyshyn, visited the Arid Zone Research Institute (AZRI) to support USAID’s agricultural investments, explore more efficient water management technologies …

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United States Sponsors Training for Drug Treatment Professionals in Pakistan

September 4, 2018 Contact: Krish Das Phone: 021-3527-5000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  United States Sponsors Training for Drug Treatment Professionals in Pakistan Karachi:  The United States government has sponsored an 8-day training for Drug Treatment Professionals in Pakistan on Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC). Kathryn Abate, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) Attaché at the United States Consulate …

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