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Islamabad: The United States responded immediately to the needs of flood victims and is assisting flood-affected populations in Pakistan with food, shelter, and health care. In all, the U.S. government is providing approximately $19 million in humanitarian assistance in response to the Government of Pakistan’s September 6 appeal and the …
Read More »United States Promotes Helps Farmers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar: Today in Banda Sheikh Ismail, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dr. Marilyn Wyatt, wife of U.S. Ambassador Cameron Munter, visited an ongoing U.S. project to restore flood-damaged irrigation canals. In total, the U.S. is restoring 1000 flood-damaged canals in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Balochistan as part of assistance to the areas affected …
Read More »U.S. and Pakistan Combat Foot and Mouth Disease
Islamabad: The United States and Pakistan are working together to fight foot and mouth disease, which is estimated to cause $82 million in economic damage to rural Pakistani families every year. The United Stated Department of Agriculture (USDA), in partnership with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the …
Read More »U.S. Embassy Islamabad Commemorates Tenth Anniversary of 9/11
Islamabad: Pakistani and American staff members of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad gathered on the morning of Friday, September 9 to commemorate the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001. Ambassador Richard Hoagland, the Chargé d’Affaires, read President Barack Obama’s 9/11 memorial proclamation. He also invoked a moment of silence in …
Read More »United States Embassy Condemns Terror Attacks in Quetta
Islamabad: The Embassy of the United States of America in Islamabad strongly condemns today horrific terror attacks in Quetta. Nothing can justify immoral and indiscriminate attacks against innocents, including Pakistan security forces. We extend condolences to the families and friends of the victims and salute Pakistan brave security forces who …
Read More »Statement by President Barack Obama on the Occasion of Ramadan
Islamabad: As Ramadan begins, Michelle and I would like to send our best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Ramadan is a festive time that is anticipated for months by Muslims everywhere. Families and communities share the happiness of gathering together for iftar and prayers. Bazaars light up the night in many cities from Rabat to Jakarta. And here in the United States, Muslim Americans share Ramadan traditions with their neighbours, fellow students, and [...]