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  • Islamabad, February 2, 2010 - U.S. Ambassador Anne W. Patterson poses with graduates of the U.S.-sponsored Access Microscholarship program during a ceremony in Islamabad. U.S. Lauds English Language Program Graduates

    In a ceremony held in Islamabad, U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W. Patterson distributed certificates to 60 students from Sir Syed School, Rawalpindi who participated in a special U.S.-funded English-language course. The students were able to transform their English-language abilities over a two- year period ...

  • Lahore - USAID Health Officer, Miriam Lutz, looks on as Ministry of Health Director General, Dr. Rashid Jooma presents ambulance keys to the Jafferabad Executive District Officer of Health, Dr. Shah Mohammad Mastoi. U.S. Donates 40 Ambulances

    In a ceremony held on January 30 in Lahore, the United States government donated 40 ambulances to the Dadu, Jafferabad, Vehari and Multan district health departments. The ambulances will help save the lives of those in need of urgent medical care, especially pregnant women and newborns, by providing more rapid ...

  • Washington, DC, January 27, 2010 - U.S. President Barack Obama’s delivers the State of the Union Address. President Obama’s 2010 State of the Union Address

    “It is because of this spirit – this great decency and great strength – that I have never been more hopeful about America’s future than I am tonight. Despite our hardships, our union is strong. We do not give up. We do not quit. We do not allow fear or division to break our spirit.”

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U.S. Condemns Attack in Karachi
The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan condemns the terrorist attack targeting innocent civilians in Karachi.

U.S. Condemns Attack in Karachi

Correction For The Record: NATO Aircraft
A national daily newspaper published an article claiming, yet again, that NATO aircraft violated ...

Correction For The Record: NATO Aircraft

Statement: Terrorist Bombing in Lower Dir
Three Americans were killed and two injured in a terrorist bomb explosion at about 11:20 a.m. ...


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Karachi, January 20, 2010 - Participants at the launch of the Sindh Provincial Assembly's new strategic plan created with U.S. assistance.

U.S. Supports Strategic Plan For Sindh
The Sindh Provincial Assembly recently launched its first Strategic Plan, developed with the support of the U.S. government, a statement issued by the U.S. Embassy announced. The Plan, based on best practices by legislatures around the world, outlines the Assembly's goals and objectives for the year ...

Islamabad, January 13, 2010 – U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Richard Holbrooke exchanges signed documents with Mr. Shahid Rafi, Secretary of the Ministry of Water and Power.

U.S. Provides $16.5 Million To Upgrade Power Plant
In a ceremony, U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke announced that the U.S. Government will contribute $16.5 million (1.4 billion rupees) to improve the operating capacity of the Tarbela Dam hydroelectric plant.

Islamabad, January 8, 2010 - U.S. Senator John McCain speaks at a press conference in Islamabad. Also pictured: Senator Joe Lieberman, Senator John Barrasso, and Senator John Thune.

Remarks To The Press By U.S. Senators
Senator Lieberman: Good morning. I apologize for a slightly sore throat this morning. I am Senator Joe Lieberman from Connecticut. I'm honored to be here with a delegation of senators led by Senator John McCain of Arizona who has asked me to begin.

Islamabad, January 22, 2010 - U.S. Embassy Assistant Information Officer, Ariel Howard speaks to members of the Islamabad Club about the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

U.S. Embassy And Islamabad Club Jointly Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
The Islamabad Club and the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States of America joined hands to celebrate the birthday of American civil rights leader and Nobel laureate Dr. Martin Luther King. Against a backdrop of photographs of Dr. King ...

Karachi, January 6, 2010 - U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Anne W. Patterson, receives momento-shield from President of Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Karachi. Ambassador Patterson addressed the members of the OICCI during her visit.

U.S. Ambassador Anne W. Patterson Discusses The Future Of US-Pakistan Relations
In a speech to the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Karachi, U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W. Patterson called on Pakistan's business community to join with government in its partnership with the United States.

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