U.S. Helps Journalists During a Time of Crisis in Pakistan
Posted by Courtney Beale / December 20, 2010
![U.S. soldiers fly over the flood-affected Swat Valley in Pakistan, Sept. 29, 2010. [AP File Photo]](http://blogs.state.gov/images/Dipnote/behind_the_scenes/2010_1220_us_helicopter_pakistan_m.jpg)
About the Author: Courtney Beale serves as Assistant Information Officer at U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan.
Almost immediately after the onset of the worst floods in Pakistan's history last summer, the U.S. response effort leaped into action. In the four months since the floods hit, the United States has contributed $500 million to relief and early recovery efforts. In addition, the U.S. military -- in partnership with their Pakistani counterparts -- flew helicopter relief missions that rescued more than 40,000 people and delivered more than 26 million pounds of relief supplies.
What is less well known is the U.S. military's efforts to help journalists in Pakistan… more »
U.S. Assists Agricultural Recovery in Pakistan
Posted by Alberto Rodriguez / December 13, 2010
About the Author: Alberto Rodriguez serves as a Spokesperson at U.S. Embassy Islamabad.
On December 13, 2010, the United States launched a project to help small farmers in Sindh Province cultivate sunflowers by providing seed, fertilizer and technical assistance.
USAID Economic Growth Officer Sarah Parvez, who represented the United States at a launching ceremony in Madad Pur Khoso Village, said, "This project will jumpstart the local economy by creating direct and indirect employment and increasing farmers' incomes." The project was organized in cooperation with the Sindh Province Ministry of Agriculture, which was represented at the ceremony by Secretary of Agriculture Agha Jan Akhtar and Jacobabad District Coordination Officer Sajid Jamal Abro.
The project, supported by $15 million in USAID funding, is part of a larger, comprehensive… more »
U.S. Embassy Islamabad Renews Partnership With International Islamic University
Posted by Alberto Rodriguez / December 07, 2010
![Pakistani students stand outside their college in Lahore, Pakistan, Oct. 21, 2009. [AP File Photo]](http://blogs.state.gov/images/Dipnote/behind_the_scenes/2010_1207_pakistan_students_m.jpg)
About the Author: Alberto Rodriguez serves as a Spokesperson at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan.
On December 7, 2010, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad and International Islamic University (IIU) extended their agreement to maintain a Lincoln Corner at IIU. The Corner provides students with information about the United States and hosts programs deepening people-to-people relationships between Pakistanis and Americans.
In a ceremony held today in Islamabad, U.S. Embassy Counselor for Public Affairs Mark Davidson and IIU President Dr. Anwar Siddiqui signed a Memorandum of Understanding to continue the ongoing Lincoln Corner partnership for an additional three years.
Mr. Davidson thanked university officials and highlighted the role of this partnership in building mutual understanding. "Our four Lincoln Corners in Pakistan provide… more »
U.S. Provides Bridges To Assist Flood Recovery in Pakistan
Posted by Alberto Rodriguez / December 02, 2010
About the Author: Alberto Rodriguez serves as a Spokesman at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan.
The United States is providing the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province (KPk) in Pakistan with pre-fabricated bridging material to build eight new bridges to replace those destroyed by the recent monsoon floods. When built, these light easily transportable bridges will support heavy vehicle traffic and greatly assist the people of KPk to rebuild their communities and livelihoods.
At a ceremony at the U.S. Embassy on Wednesday, December 1, U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter, accompanied by Brigadier General Michael Nagata, Deputy Commander, Office of the Defense Representative-Pakistan, presented General (Ret.) Nadeem Ahmed, Chairman of the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), with a plaque signifying the friendship between… more »
U.S. Supports Training for Women Police Officers in Pakistan
Posted by Alberto Rodriguez / November 27, 2010
![A police officer receives her graduation certificate in Islamabad, Nov. 27, 2010. [Embassy Photo]](http://blogs.state.gov/images/Dipnote/behind_the_scenes/2010_1127_police_training_pakistan_m.jpg)
About the Author: Alberto Rodriguez serves as a Spokesman at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan.
On November 27, 2010, nine police women graduated from a special training course that taught them how to work with victims of crime and handle the psychological and physiological damage throughout the investigation. The U.S.-sponsored training program, which occurred during the 16 Days of Activism to Eliminate Gender-Based Violence, is part of the U.S. government's broader commitment to working with the Government of Pakistan to protect women's rights.
Senior Law Enforcement Advisor for the U.S. Department of Justice in Pakistan Mr. Chuck Bennett and Superintendent of Police Head Quarters Mr. Abdul… more »
U.S. Embassy Islamabad Celebrates International Education Week
Posted by Courtney Beale / November 19, 2010
About the Author: Courtney Beale serves as a Spokesperson at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan.
In honor of International Education Week (IEW), the U.S. Embassy reached out to young Pakistanis to say: Study in the U.S.A.! International Education Week is a joint initiative by the U.S. Departments of State and Education to attract foreign students to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States. In Pakistan, we already have the world's largest Fulbright and professional exchange programs, and send over 200 Pakistanis every year on study experiences at high schools and universities around the United States. In total, 5,222 Pakistani students attended college in America last year, but if you figure that since 50 percent of Pakistan's population of 170 million is under… more »
U.S., Pakistan Launch Wind Power Partnership
Posted by Alberto Rodriguez / November 16, 2010
![A Pakistani woman walks on a beach as the sun sets in Karachi, Pakistan, Dec. 31, 2009. [AP File]](http://blogs.state.gov/images/Dipnote/behind_the_scenes/2011_1116_energy_m.jpg)
About the Author: Alberto Rodriguez serves as a spokesperson at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan.
On November 14, the governments of the United States and Pakistan, together with American power company AES Corporation, agreed to create a public-private partnership to develop a 150-megawatt, $375 million wind power generation project in the Gharo Corridor of Pakistan.
The project will produce 150 megawatts of new, "clean" power serving some 600,000 homes.
"This project represents a meaningful, environmentally sound step toward addressing Pakistan's energy crisis," said Ambassador Richard Ambassador C. Holbrooke, U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan. "Partnership with the private sector will also demonstrate the potential of investing in the power sector in Pakistan."
This agreement is a… more »
Ambassador Munter Travels to Flood-Affected Areas of Pakistan
Posted by Alberto Rodriguez / November 04, 2010
About the Author: Alberto Rodriguez serves as a spokesperson at U.S. Embassy Islamabad.
U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter and his wife Marilyn Wyatt traveled to the flood-affected area of Kalam in Swat on Thursday, November 4. Accompanied by the Deputy Chief of the Office of the Defense Representative to Pakistan U.S. Brigadier General Michael Nagata, the Ambassador observed aid that was being delivered by U.S. military helicopters.
"As we continue to stand with Pakistan in support of its recovery efforts, my hope is the generous contributions of aid from nations around the world will also continue," said Ambassador Munter.
He met with a group of internally displaced persons that were waiting for helicopter transport. The Ambassador also met with the elder of this group and, afterwards, accompanied the group to the waiting… more »
U.S. and Pakistan Launch “Women in Energy” Conference
Posted by Alberto Rodriguez / October 25, 2010
![Sunset silhouettes children playing in Karachi, Pakistan, April 26, 2010. [AP File Photo]](http://blogs.state.gov/images/Dipnote/behind_the_scenes/2010_1025_pakistan_children_sunset_m.jpg)
About the Author: Alberto Rodriguez serves as a spokesman at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan.
President Asif Ali Zardari, U.S. Coordinator for Economic Assistance Ambassador Robin Raphel, and Senator Rukshana Zuberi today launched the "Women in Energy" conference on energy conservation, energy efficiency and solar power. The conference is being organized jointly by Women in Energy (WIE), a Pakistani non-governmental organization, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in order to discuss energy conservation, energy efficiency and green energy models for Pakistan.
“The timing of this event could not be better. The Government of Pakistan has embarked on fundamental effort to reform the power sector. These reforms are key to Pakistan's… more »
IVLP Exchange Promotes Water Management in Pakistan
Posted by Maria Otero / October 22, 2010
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About the Author: Maria Otero serves as Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs. Under Secretary Otero has worked for the last year responding to the Secretary's call to elevate water issues in the U.S. foreign policy agenda and on the global stage.
A particular highlight of this week for me was meeting a group of Pakistani water experts who are visiting the United States this month as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) organized by the State Department. During their two-week stay, these five local practitioners will meet with federal, state, and local officials and experts to study water supply and management techniques… more »
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