Press Releases 2008
Ambassador Patterson Inaugurates Construction of New U.S. Consulate General Building in Karachi
05/08/2008
Karachi - The U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Anne W. Patterson today inaugurated the construction of a new United States Consulate General building in Karachi and termed it a "milestone in the long U.S. diplomatic presence" in the city.
"Our ground-breaking for this new facility is a symbol of the strong relationship the United States and Pakistan have enjoyed for more than 60 years," Ambassador Patterson declared during the ceremony. "We are investing more than 175 million dollars in the new Consulate General, which will contribute to Pakistan's economy and provide employment for the people of Karachi."
The new 20.5-acre complex of the United States Consulate General is scheduled for completion in June 2010. The American Consulate in Karachi serves Pakistanis and Americans alike, whether they live in Sindh or Balochistan.
"American and Pakistani companies continue to work together to build profitable businesses here and expand economic opportunities," the American Ambassador noted.
"Local subcontractors will carry out 12 million dollars in work, and the project will involve 14 million dollars in materials and services from local providers."
Ambassador Patterson said that Karachi is one of the world's largest metropolitan areas and "an important contributor to the global economy."