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UPDATED: 24 Aug 2009 GMT
  • Islamabad, August 20, 2009 – U.S. Counselor for Public Affairs Mr. Gonzalo R. Gallegos and prominent Pakistani broadcaster Mr. Agha Nasir cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Martin Luther King Reading Room at the Islamabad Club. U.S. Embassy Opens Martin Luther King Reading Room

    U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Counselor Gonzalo R. Gallegos officially opened the Martin Luther King (MLK) Reading Room at the Islamabad Club in a ceremony. The MLK Reading Room will be a resource for those who need current, accurate information on all aspects of U.S. culture, economy, politics, history and arts.

  • Islamabad, August 20, 2009 – Mr. Robert J. Wilson, Mission Director, USAID/Pakistan is handing over the transfer agreement to Dr. Sohail Altaf, Secretary Health NWFP. The photo also shows Ms. Janet Paz-Castillo, Chief Health Officer, USAID/Pakistan. United States Donates Five Ambulances

    The United States government donated five ambulances to the districts of Mardan, Buner and Charsadda of the NWFP province. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Mr. Robert Wilson said, “During a health emergency, every moment is important.

  • Islamabad, August 7, 2009 - USAID’s Associate Mission Director for Economic Growth and Education Jim Barnhart speaking at the launching ceremony of National Standards for Accreditation of Teacher Education Programs at the Higher Education Commission. National Standards For Teacher Education Program

    The United States is assisting Pakistan with a $2.1 million program that has helped the Government of Pakistan to establish national standards for the accreditation of teacher education. The Government of Pakistan launched these standards Thursday, with support from the U.S. government through the United States ...

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USAID/Pakistan Launches New Website
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the launch of its new web site ...

USAID/Pakistan Launches New Website

President Obama’s Ramadan Message
On behalf of the American people – including Muslim communities in all fifty states – I want to extend ...

President Obama’s Ramadan Message

Pakistan Independence Day
On behalf of the people of the United States, it is a pleasure and an honor to congratulate the ...

Pakistan Independence Day

Richard Snelsire Is New U.S. Embassy Spokesman
Mr. Richard Snelsire is the new U.S. Embassy Press Attaché and Country Information Officer in Islamabad ...


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Jalozai, July 09, 2009 – U.S. Ambassador Anne W. Patterson hands out the first of 5,000 school kits provided by the United States to schoolchildren during a visit to Jalozai IDP Camp Complex in Nowshera District.

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U.S. Ambassador Anne W. Patterson visited the Jalozai camp complex in Nowshera District where 120,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) are currently receiving humanitarian relief from the United States channeled through both the Government of Pakistan and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Islamabad, June 25, 2009 – U.S. National Security Advisor General James L. Jones USMC (Retired) examines the Holy Quran during his visit to the Faisal Mosque.

US National Security Advisor General James L Jones Meets With Pakistani Leaders
National Security Advisor (NSA) General James L. Jones USMC (Retired) completed two days of scheduled meetings with Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership that focused on implementing President Obama's comprehensive regional engagement strategy while strengthening the U.S.-Pakistan bilateral relationship.

Islamabad, June 20, 2009 - Brigadier Omar Hayat of the Pakistani Army accepts delivery of six water trucks provided by the U.S. government.

United States Provides Water Trucks to Pakistan Military
In response to a request from the government of Pakistan, the United States provided six water trucks to the Pakistani Army. The trucks, each with a 4500-liter capacity and pumping unit, are intended to assist the distribution of water to various displaced persons camps operated by the government.

Swabi, June 17’09 - U.S. Ambassador Anne W. Patterson delivers school supplies for more than 500 displaced children during her visit to the Anbar Elementary College Camp in Swabi District, where approximately 2,500 displaced persons are currently residing

United States Provides Supplies For Displaced Children In Swabi District
U.S. Ambassador Anne W. Patterson visited the Anbar Elementary College Camp in Swabi District, where approximately 2,500 displaced persons are currently residing. During her visit, the Ambassador delivered school supplies for more than 500 displaced children receiving instruction at the school.