Embassies

Islamabad: The Government of Japan has decided to extend grant assistance of approx. US$ 3.48 million for the project for strengthening flood warning and management capacity of Pakistan. The official notes for this project were signed and exchanged on 12th July, 2011 at the Islamabad Serena Hotel between Mr. Hiroshi Oe, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan and Dr. Kozue Kay Nagata, Representative of the UNESCO in Pakistan. In this project, flood forecasting system using satellite-based rainfall data will be [...]

Islamabad: The UK Immigration Minister, Damien Green announced new proposals to crack down on sham and forced marriages today as part of a new consultation on better family migration. The consultation, which also seeks to ensure family migrants can integrate into society, forms part of the government’s major overhaul of the immigration system – following the changes that have already been made to the work and study routes and the ongoing consultation on settlement rights. Immigration minister Damian Green said: [...]

Islamabad: This is a summary of what was said by the UNHCR spokesperson at today’s Palais des Nations press briefing in Geneva. Further information can be found on the UNHCR websites, www.unhcr.org and www.unhcr.fr, which should also be checked for regular media updates on non-briefing days. UNHCR is scaling up its help to people fleeing recent fighting in north-western Pakistan. This decision comes after a UN assessment visit last weekend to Kurram agency along the tribal belt bordering Afghanistan. Central [...]

Islamabad: There has been an escalation of violence in Karachi which is affecting most parts of the city including the areas around the main road to the airport. FCO media suite backdrop In the past week the number of people killed in political and sectarian clashes has increased and this has included a number of innocent bystanders. It is likely that this violence will continue or increase further in the coming days. You should be particular vigilant at this time, [...]

Islamabad: The United States Embassy is deeply concerned about the escalating violence in Karachi. We call on all parties to refrain from further violence and work toward a peaceful resolution of differences. The loss of over 60 lives, including women and children, in the last three days is a tragedy. We extend condolences to the families and friends of the innocent victims. For more information, contact: Alberto Rodriguez Spokesman Information Office Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy, Islamabad- Pakistan Cell: +92300 [...]

Islamabad: Working in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Hyder Shah Fruit Farm in Sindh has installed Pakistan’s first automated mango processing line on a farm. As a result of this partnership, the farm delivered 150,000 kilograms of processed mangos to the Middle East and earned more than four million rupees in profit. “I hope my success will encourage other Pakistani mango farmers to complete their infrastructure developments so they can compete in the international mango market,” [...]

Peshawar: Dr. Marie Richards, the new U.S. Consul General, was welcomed to Peshawar today at the 11th Corps’ Garrison Club in a ceremony presided over by U.S. Ambassador Cameron Munter. Dr. Richards brings with her two decades of diplomatic experience, including previous experience in Pakistan and the region. In his remarks, Ambassador Munter welcomed Dr. Richards as a “great friend of Pakistan.” He underscored the strong working relationship with officials of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the FATA Secretariat and noted that [...]