Embassies

London: Prime Minister David Cameron and President Obama hold a joint press conference at Lancaster in London on 25 May, 2011 Prime Minister Cameron discussed Pakistan with President Obama during the American President’s State Visit to the UK. During their joint press conference, Prime Minister Cameron said: “In this vital effort [against international terrorism], we must continue to work with Pakistan. People are asking questions about our relationship, so we need to be clear: Pakistan has suffered more from terrorism [...]

Islamabad: The UK’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Mark Sedwill, arrived in Pakistan today (Thursday 26 May) on his first visit to Pakistan since taking up his position. Today, Mr Sedwill met Foreign Secretary, Salman Bashir, the Secretary General to the President His Excellency Salman Farooqi, and representatives of the Pakistan military. Mr Sedwill said: “Pakistan is the first country that I have visited since being appointed by the Prime Minister as the UK’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and [...]

Islamabad: The U.S. Embassy hosted a public speaking workshop at Fatima Jinnah Women University on May 26. Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer Jason Seymour led the seminar, which provided public speaking and debate tips and tools to 40 students from the University. The Embassy has recently sponsored a number of events that both provide encouragement for the academic pursuits of local students and focus on the art of public speaking, a skill that has a dramatic impact on the success of [...]

Islamabad: Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Mr. Hiroshi Oe and Mrs. Midori Oe hosted an inaugural reception on 25th May, 2011 at a local hotel to greet colleagues and friends on the occasion of assuming a new assignment in Pakistan. The reception was attended by crowds of dignitaries including Ministers, Parliamentarians, senior government and military officials, members of the diplomatic community and other guests from the public and private sector. Ambassador Oe arrived in Pakistan on 25th April and presented [...]

Islamabad: The U.S. Embassy strongly condemns today’s terrorist bombing of a Peshawar police station. We share in the grief of the family and friends of those who were killed and injured. The violent extremists, who committed this latest outrage, like those who have exploded bombs and launched attacks across this country, have shown that they will stop at nothing as they seek to murder and terrorize. The United States stands by Pakistan in common cause against the terrorists who threaten [...]

Islamabad: The United States Embassy in Pakistan strongly condemns the terrorist attack on Pakistan Naval Station (PNS) Mehran in Karachi, which has reportedly killed numerous military and rescue personnel, and injured others. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this heinous attack. We grieve with the people of Pakistan and recognize and deeply appreciate the service and sacrifices of their brave Armed Forces. Terrorists continue to wage a relentless assault upon Pakistan. The United States is committed to [...]

Islamabad: The Embassy of Kuwait in Islamabad has confirmed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that the news item published in some Kuwaiti newspapers, claiming that entry visas and work permit visas for Pakistani nationals have been stopped, is baseless and incorrect. The Embassy has further assured that no instructions in this regard have been issued by the Government of Kuwait. For more information, contact: Syed Haider Ali Jafri Personal Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs Government of Pakistan Tel: +9251 [...]