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Islamabad, September 04, 2013 (PPI-OT): U.S. Ambassador Richard Olson signed today on behalf of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) a $95 million [over Rs 9.96 billion], ten-year loan to […]

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Islamabad, August 13, 2013 (PPI-OT): On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Pakistan on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of independence. This is a particularly historic Independence Day because the citizens of Pakistan participated in a historic transition earlier …

Islamabad, August 07, 2013 (PPI-OT): Michelle and I send our warmest greetings to Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr here in the United States and around the world. During the past month, Muslims have honoured their faith through prayer and service, fasting and time spent with loved ones. At this year’s White …

Islamabad, August 01 2013 (PPI-OT): During a traditional iftar at Fatima Jinnah Women University, U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry discussed education and the importance of exchange programs with students and faculty. Secretary Kerry heard from students and alumni about their experiences with U.S.-sponsored exchange and development programs to …

Islamabad, August 01 2013 (PPI-OT): United States Secretary of State John Kerry spotlighted the U.S. commitment to working with Pakistan to address its energy crisis during a visit today to the Zero Point Grid Substation in Islamabad. Minister for Water and Power Khawaja Asif joined Secretary Kerry at the substation, …

Islamabad, July 13, 2013 (PPI-OT): US Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) President and CEO Elizabeth L. Littlefield is visiting Pakistan this week to meet with business leaders and government officials, and with U.S. companies investing in Pakistan. The OPIC delegation will also tour one of its investment projects, the Aga …

Islamabad, July 11, 2013 (PPI-OT): With the start of the sacred month of Ramadan, I extend my congratulations and best wishes to all Pakistani Muslims. The teachings of Islam place the utmost importance on religious freedom, harmony, and universal human values, and Ramadan is a period for demonstrating these virtues …