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October 10, 2018

U.S. Ambassador Paul Jones visits mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam; pays respects to founder of Pakistan

Karachi, October 10, 2018 (PPI-OT): 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 the mausoleum and signed the guestbook on behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Pakistan.

Ambassador Jones noted, “The United States shares Mr. Jinnah’s democratic vision of a peaceful and unified Pakistan. On behalf of the people of the United States, it is an honor for me to be here today to offer my respects to the founder of this great nation.”

Ambassador Jones also visited the tombs of Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan’s first Prime Minister and Fatima Jinnah, Jinnah’s sister. He later visited the adjoining museum and greatly appreciated the artifacts related to the life of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

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Consulate General of the United States of America
Plot No 3-5, TPX Area, Mai Kolachi Road,
Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-35275000 Ext: 5242
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Email: asmusbp@state.gov
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October 7, 2018

33 United States Universities visit Karachi to Promote Higher Education Opportunities in Pakistan

Karachi, October 07, 2018 (PPI-OT): To promote higher education opportunities for Pakistani students, representatives of 33 U.S. universities travelled to Karachi this week to host the biggest U.S. College Fair in Pakistan from Oct 7 – 8. The 13th biannual South Asia Tour provided thousands of Pakistani students, parents, counsellors, and local university officials from Sindh with an opportunity to explore a wide array of academic programs and receive first-hand guidance on applying for admission.

“We are fortunate to have representatives from over thirty three American colleges and universities here today to recruit local students. That’s the most that have visited Pakistan in recent years, and it shows that our colleges realize how many excellent students there are in Pakistan. The institutions represented here also showcase the diversity of American higher education. No matter your interests, you can find a good match among our thousands of excellent colleges and universities,” said JoAnne Wagner, United States Consul General in Karachi.

This year, EducationUSA Pakistan at the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) hosted the largest group of U.S. university representatives to ever visit Pakistani schools and universities. Of these 38 U.S. universities visiting Pakistan, 17 were visiting for the first time. They include, Ohio University, Boise State University, Colby-Sawyer College, New York Institute of Technology, Kent State University, Louisiana Tech University, University of Illinois – Chicago, Monmouth University, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, The University of Texas at Arlington – College of Engineering, State University of New York at Fredonia (SUNY), Michigan State University, Florida International University, Pittsburg State University, Augustana University, Coe College, and Fordham University.

For further information about EducationUSA’s services, please visit www.usefpakistan.org.

September 24, 2018

U.S. Commercial Service Leads Pakistani Business Delegation to Solar Power Trade Event in the U.S

Karachi, September 24, 2018 (PPI-OT): The United States Commercial Service (USCS) is leading a 15-member delegation of Pakistani companies to Solar Power International (SPI) trade show, held in Anaheim, California from September 25 – 27, 2018.

The SPI trade show is the largest solar show in North America. SPI 2018 is expected to attract over 650 exhibitors and over 20,000 attendees from more than 100 countries. Focused on providing the latest updates and information for the solar energy industry, SPI features multi-track conference sessions and workshops on business and market trends, solar storage, utility and grid integration.

“The Pakistani market is poised to take off in Solar Power, guided by a motivated government working to strengthen and expand economic and foreign investment opportunities and development,” said Mark Russell, Commercial Counselor at the U.S. Consulate in Karachi.”

September 19, 2018

United States Commercial Service leads Pakistani business delegation to Global Security Exchange

Karachi, September 19, 2018 (PPI-OT): The United States Commercial Service (USCS) will lead a delegation of Pakistani companies to the Global Security Exchange (GSX) trade show to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, September 25-27, 2018. The Global Security Exchange (GSX), formerly the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) Annual Seminar and Exhibits is the most comprehensive global educational event for security practitioners and vendors.

This year GSX expects more than 20,000 participants and 550 exhibitors at the event. For more than six decades, the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibit has been the premier event for security professionals worldwide, providing industry-leading education, countless business connections, and the latest security solutions. ASIS will also conduct over 300 individual educational sessions covering every aspect of security.

Highlighting the importance of this exposition and the value added to Pakistani participants, U.S. Commercial Counsellor for Pakistan, Mark Russell stated, “Our initiative to lead a delegation to GSX demonstrates the United States Government’s interest and commitment to showcase U.S. products related to safety and security solutions.”

September 4, 2018

United States Sponsors Training for Drug Treatment Professionals in Pakistan

Karachi, September 04, 2018 (PPI-OT): 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 General Karachi, Dr. Farrukh Mahmood Ansari of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Pakistan, and Brigadier Noor ul Hassan, the Force Commander of the Regional Directorate of the Pakistan Anti-Narcotics Force in Sindh, participated in the opening ceremony in Karachi.

This training is the first in a series that will span the next year and cover all 9 modules of the UTC. UNODC, with INL funding, arranged this training in Lahore and Karachi that involves, in Karachi, trainers and 28 drug treatment professionals, including 12 women, representing government hospitals and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan, Islamabad, and Azad Kashmir.

The United States views capacity building as one of its most important engagements with its Pakistani partners, including the Government of Pakistan and its provinces, multiple NGOs, and international organizations. Initiatives like these training courses will help improve conditions for treating drug abuse disorders in Pakistan, and help those who seek science-based treatment on international standards for their substance use disorder.

The State Department’s International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Bureau, which has been assisting drug demand reduction programs in Pakistan for more than a decade, works in more than 90 countries to help governments combat crime and corruption, counter drug-related crime, improve police institutions, and promote laws and court systems that are fair and accountable. Find out more about INL at: http://www.state.gov/j/inl/.

August 15, 2018

U.S. Consul General in Karachi visits CDC House

Karachi, August 15, 2018 (PPI-OT): A delegation from the U.S. Consulate General Karachi, headed by Consul General JoAnne Wagner and her Economic Team, visited the Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC) Limited. Key capital market and corporate leaders also representing the American Business Council along with the Board Members of CDC attended this breakfast event.

Mr. Moin Fudda, Chairman Board of Directors – CDC, welcomed the delegation and stressed the importance of Pakistan’s capital market and the greater ties between the U.S. and Pakistani companies. Mr. Aftab Ahmed Diwan, CEO-CDC, gave a detailed presentation on the contributions and achievements of CDC and its vital role in the development of Pakistan’s capital market.

Consul General Wagner highlighted past successes of the U.S.-Pakistani partnership in Sindh and Balochistan and sought suggestions for future engagements with Karachi’s business community that can potentially strengthen our bilateral relationship and build upon the current $6.4 billion two-way trade that benefits both American and Pakistani citizens.

July 31, 2018

‘Mangolicious’ Celebrates U.S. Support to Pakistan’s Agricultural Sector

Karachi, July 31, 2018 (PPI-OT): The United States government celebrated continued support to Pakistan’s mango sector by organizing a ‘Mangolicious Culinary Competition’ in partnership with the College of Tourism and Hotel Management (COTHM) today.

The event follows the Lahore edition of the Mangolicious event, held earlier this month, and is part of the activities undertaken by The U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development (AMD) to promote the Pakistani mango and its export to international markets.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Provincial Director for Sindh John Smith-Sreen and USAID Provincial Deputy Director for Sindh Michael Hryshchyshyn witnessed students displaying their culinary skills using different varieties of mangoes.

“Despite being one of the world’s leading producers of mangoes, Pakistan exports less than 10% of its total production to the global market. The U.S. Government, through USAID, is determined to increase access to new markets for Pakistani mango farmers while ensuring compliance with international grading standards and export protocols. We want to make Pakistani mangoes as competitive as they can be in international markets,” Smith-Sreen noted in his remarks.

During the competition, eight teams, comprising three students each, were tasked to prepare mango-based dishes within one hour. The dishes and beverages prepared by the students demonstrated the creativity and skills imparted by COTHM. The U.S. diplomats distributed certificates to the participants.

USAID launched the U.S.-Pakistan Partnership for Agricultural Market Development in February 2015 to improve the ability of Pakistan’s commercial agriculture and livestock sectors to compete in international and national markets. This partnership acts as a catalyst for development and investment thus resulting in increased incomes and generating employment opportunities for Pakistanis.