Islamabad, April 08, 2019 (PPI-OT): U.S. Marine General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr., completed a two-day visit to Pakistan today, his first since assuming command of United States Central Command. General McKenzie met with high-level Pakistani civilian and military leaders, as...
Read More »Pakistanis and Americans Join Together to Celebrate U.S. Independence Day
Islamabad, April 04, 2019 (PPI-OT): To celebrate the 243rd anniversary of American independence, the U.S. Embassy hosted Pakistani officials, businesspeople, civil society, celebrities, and friends for a celebration that included music, traditional American food, and simulated fireworks. The evening’s guest...
Read More »United States Consul General’s Multan visit highlights U.S.-Pakistan Cooperation
Multan, March 22, 2019 (PPI-OT): U.S. Consul General Colleen Crenwelge highlighted U.S.-Pakistan cooperation on a range of issues and encouraged job skills development for Pakistan’s youth during a March 18-19 visit to Multan. She welcomed students to two new U.S....
Read More »New Survey Highlights Progress and Challenges for Gender Equity
Islamabad, March 20, 2019 (PPI-OT): Over the last seven years, the number of Pakistani men who think women should have equal rights increased by 15 percent. This was one of the many findings revealed by a recent survey assessing attitudes...
Read More »Public Notice on Visa Changes – Reciprocity Fees and Visa Validity
Islamabad, March 06, 2019 (PPI-OT): Effective January 21, 2019, an additional fee will be charged for H (Temporary Work Visa), I (Journalist and Media Visa), L (Intercompany Transfer Visa), and R (Religious Worker Visa) visas ONLY if the visa application...
Read More »Khyber Pakhtunkhwa gets first Burns and Trauma Center
Peshawar, March 06, 2019 (PPI-OT): Burn victims in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) can now receive treatment in Peshawar thanks to the newly opened Burns and Trauma Center. While burn victims previously had to travel long distances to other parts of Pakistan...
Read More »United States Ambassador’s Fund to award 200 new grants
Karachi, March 05, 2019 (PPI-OT): The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced new funding opportunities from the Ambassador’s Fund Grant Program. During the current five-year cycle, running from 2017-2022, this program will award approximately 200 grants in support of...
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