Pakistan Consulate General Chicago

07/30/2021

Consulate General holds Virtual Townhall (Khuli Kachehri) today

Consul General Tariq Karim held an interactive session with members of Pakistani community in the U.S. Midwest during Consulate’s monthly Virtual Townhall (Khuli Kachehri), today.

He took stock of the suggestions and ideas shared by the participants while highlighting the steps taken by the government to facilitate overseas Pakistanis. He also reiterated the Consulate’s commitment to provide quality services and support to Pakistani community.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad
Office of the Spokesperson, Mofa Pakistan

07/29/2021

07/29/2021

LIVE: Foreign Office Spokesperson's Weekly Press Briefing 29-07-2021 at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad

LIVE: Foreign Office Spokesperson's Weekly Press Briefing 29-07-2021 at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad

07/28/2021

Consul General attended a Reception hosted by the Mayor of Chicago and President, World Business Council

Consul General Tariq Karim attended a reception hosted by Mayor of Chicago and President, World Business Council to celebrate the city’s reopening. The event was attended, among others, by consular corps and Chicago Sister Cities International’s leadership. Chicago and Lahore have a sister-city agreement signed in 2007.

During the event, the Consul General briefly met Hon Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and highlighted his agenda to promote bilateral relations between the two sides, particularly in trade and economic domains. He said that sister city agreement between Chicago and Lahore provides basis for enhanced cooperation in diverse fields and increased people-to-people interactions. The Consul General also highlighted the role of Pakistani-American community in socio-economic development of the city. Mayor Lightfoot welcomed the Consul General and said that she was looking forward to bolstering mutually beneficial cooperation.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad
Office of the Spokesperson, Mofa Pakistan

Consul General attended a Reception hosted by the Mayor of Chicago and President, World Business Council

Consul General Tariq Karim attended a reception hosted by Mayor of Chicago and President, World Business Council to celebrate the city’s reopening. The event was attended, among others, by consular corps and Chicago Sister Cities International’s leadership. Chicago and Lahore have a sister-city agreement signed in 2007.

During the event, the Consul General briefly met Hon Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and highlighted his agenda to promote bilateral relations between the two sides, particularly in trade and economic domains. He said that sister city agreement between Chicago and Lahore provides basis for enhanced cooperation in diverse fields and increased people-to-people interactions. The Consul General also highlighted the role of Pakistani-American community in socio-economic development of the city. Mayor Lightfoot welcomed the Consul General and said that she was looking forward to bolstering mutually beneficial cooperation.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad
Office of the Spokesperson, Mofa Pakistan

07/27/2021

LIVE: Joint Press Stakeout by FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad 27 07 2021

LIVE: Joint Press Stakeout by FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad 27 07 2021

07/23/2021

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07/20/2021

07/19/2021

07/19/2021

LIVE: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi's Press Conference at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad

LIVE: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi's Press Conference at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad

07/15/2021

Holidays

Consulate General of Pakistan, Chicago will remain closed on 19-20, July 2021 (Monday & Tuesday) on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.

07/15/2021

Foreign Office Spokesperson's Weekly Press Briefing 15-07-2021 at @foreignofficepk

Foreign Office Spokesperson's Weekly Press Briefing 15-07-2021 at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad

07/15/2021

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07/14/2021

07/14/2021

Photos from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad's post

07/13/2021

On #KashmirMartyrsDay, Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI reiterates solidarity with brave & resilient Kashmiri people in their fight against illegal Indian Occupation and their just struggle for right to self determination.

07/13/2021

On Yaum-e-Shuhada-e-Kashmir, we pay tribute to the 22 brave Kashmiris who laid down their lives fighting Dogra Forces in 1931 & to all Kashmiri martyrs since. History stands witness that no amount of Indian atrocities and occupation can subjugate the spirit of brave Kashmiris.

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07/10/2021

Consul General visits Glendale Heights

Chodri MA Khokhar, Mayor of Glendale Heights, Illinois, welcomed Consul General Tariq Karim at his Office at Glendale Heights. Mr. Khokhar is amongst the elected officials of Pakistani origin in the U.S.

During the visit, Mayor Khokhar and senior officials briefed the Counsel General on the working of various departments in the Glendale Heights region. They also exchanged views on ways to enhance mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides.

The Consul General thanked Mayor Khokhar and his team for their warm reception and said that in addition to enhancing bilateral political, economic & trade relations and providing quality services to Pakistani-American community, promoting mutual understanding and people-to-people contacts between Pakistan and the U.S. Midwest region was his key priority. He also lauded the role of Pakistani-American community as a bridge between the two countries to promote shared objectives.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad
Office of the Spokesperson, Mofa Pakistan
Pakistan Embassy US

07/09/2021

Consul General attends Reception & visits Sabeel Center

Members of Pakistani-American community in Chicago and suburban areas hosted a reception in honor of Consul General Tariq Karim. It was attended by community leaders including elected State officials.

After the event, the Consul General was also invited to visit the Sabeel Center, which is a community initiative of the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA).

Consul General Tariq Karim thanked the community members for arranging the get-together and encouraged them to continue playing important role in the socio-economic development of Pakistan. He also appreciated the management of Sabeel Center for providing a forum to community and hoped that the Center will continue to promote understanding, harmony and knowledge across the social spectrum.

07/08/2021

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LIVE: Cultural Diplomacy event Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad ✖ Coke Studio (Thursday 08 July 2021)

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07/07/2021

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07/04/2021

07/02/2021

Mr.Tariq Karim -Consul General of Pakistan Chicago-Interview Ansar Rizvi-Bureau Chief of Chicago

https://youtu.be/mOQn9OXL8pI

Mr.Tariq Karim -Consul General of Pakistan Chicago-Interview Ansar Rizvi-Bureau Chief of Chicago

07/02/2021

The Consulate General of Pakistan, Chicago will remain closed on Monday, July 5, 2021, on account of Independence Day of the United States of America

07/01/2021

LIVE: Foreign Office Spokesperson's Weekly Press Briefing 01-07-2021 at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad

LIVE: Foreign Office Spokesperson's Weekly Press Briefing 01-07-2021 at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad

06/29/2021

Consul General holds Virtual Townhall (Khuli Kachehri)

Consul General Tariq Karim hosted a Virtual Townhall (Khuli Kachehri) to interact with members of Pakistani-American Community in the U.S. Midwest region, today. He thanked the participants for joining the townhall meeting and took note of the issues raised by them.

The Consul General briefed the participants about various initiatives and measures undertaken by the Government to facilitate overseas Pakistanis. He encouraged the community members to actively participate in the townhall meetings, which have become a forum to share ideas and suggestions and collaborate jointly to achieving our shared objectives.

Khuli Kachehri is part of the Consulate General’s community outreach initiative which is held on monthly basis. The next such meeting will be held in July 2021.

Office of the Spokesperson, Mofa Pakistan
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad
Pakistan Embassy US

06/28/2021

06/27/2021

06/25/2021

Consul General attends Community Reception

Consul General Tariq Karim attended a reception hosted by Pakistani-American journalists, academicians and community representatives. They welcomed the Consul General and assured him of their support & cooperation.

The Consul General thanked the participants for their warm reception and lauded the role being played by the Pakistani-American community. Speaking at the occasion, the Consul General outlined his major priorities which include: actively engaging the Pakistani-American community in the Midwest region as a bridge between the two countries to promote shared objectives; provision of quality service delivery and facilitation to the community; outreaching political, economic, cultural and educational institutions/leadership to promote mutually beneficial cooperation and promote people-to-people interactions, and; pursuing economic diplomacy to advance Pakistan’s economic partnership with the region. He also highlighted the Consulate General’s enhanced community outreach efforts, including through in-person meetings/events and regular monthly virtual townhalls/Khuli kachehris to discuss/resolve issues faced by the community and exchange ideas.

The Consul General highlighted various initiatives of the government to facilitate overseas Pakistanis, including Roshan Digital Account (RDA), Naya Pakistan Certificates and other investment schemes, online visas etc. He mentioned that record remittance inflows and over $ 1.25 billion investment in RDAs by Overseas Pakistanis were manifestations of the success of various policies and initiatives of the government.

The Consul General urged the participants to play a greater role in the socio-economic development of Pakistan and promotion of soft image of the country. He assured the participants of his full support and cooperation in this regard.

06/25/2021

Photos from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad's post

06/25/2021

LIVE: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi's Press Conference at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad 25-06-2021

LIVE: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi's Press Conference at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad 25-06-2021

06/24/2021

*Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Telephone Call with Bill Gates to Discuss Polio Eradication and other Public Health Related Matters*

Prime Minister Imran Khan spoke with Mr. Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). Views were exchanged on the ongoing polio eradication campaign in the country as well as on Pakistan’s response to the public health challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Prime Minister appreciated the work of BMGF for the socio-economic uplift of the most disadvantaged people around the globe, especially for promoting universal access to health services and combating of infectious diseases. He expressed gratitude, in particular, for BMGF’s partnership with Pakistan to rid the country of polio.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed that polio eradication remained a key national priority for the Government and earnest efforts were continuing to further intensify the anti-polio campaign across the country despite the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 crisis, in order to achieve a polio-free Pakistan.
Recalling that a special polio eradication campaign was launched in the country earlier this month (7-11 June 2021), during which vaccine drops were administered to over 33 million children under five years of age, the Prime Minister expressed his satisfaction over the substantive progress in cutting the transmission of the poliovirus in the country. He hoped that Polio will be eradicated soon with the support of all partners.
Mr. Bill Gates expressed his appreciation for the Prime Minister’s leadership for this national cause. Mr. Gates added that while progress is encouraging, keeping up pressure will be the key to ending transmission for good.
The Prime Minister also highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to overcome the third wave of coronavirus in the country.
While alluding to Pakistan’s potential in the Information Technology (IT) sector and Government’s business friendly IT policy, the Prime Minister encouraged Microsoft to further expand its footprint in Pakistan.
Today’s telephone call follows the high-level GPEI (Global Polio Eradication Initiative ) Polio Oversight Board (POB) delegation visit to Pakistan in early June, when Prime Minister Imran Khan met with POB leadership and had convened the National Task Force on Polio Eradication. The new GPEI Polio Eradication Strategy was launched on 10 June 2021 in a global (virtual) event featuring high-level participation from Pakistan.

06/23/2021

Photos from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad's post

06/19/2021

🇵🇰 joins the int’l community in observing International Day for Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict✖️, which signifies our common resolve to end all forms of violence, exploitation & Human Rights Violations in conflict zones including #IIOJK.

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06/17/2021

Consul General meets OFM Officials

Consul General Tariq Karim met Timothy Wiley, Regional Director, Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) of the U.S. Department of State, in Chicago. Julia Hunter, Associate Regional Director for External Relations OFM, and Murk Abro, Vice Consul Pakistan’s Consulate General, were also present.
The OFM Director warmly welcomed the Consul General in Chicago and assured the Consulate General continued support and assistance it needs to perform its functions. The Consul General thanked the OFM for its support. He stated that it would be his priority to enhance mutually beneficial partnership between Pakistan and the U.S. Midwest region in diverse fields, especially trade and economy, and promote people-to-people interactions.

Consul General meets OFM Officials

Consul General Tariq Karim met Timothy Wiley, Regional Director, Office of Foreign Missions (OFM) of the U.S. Department of State, in Chicago. Julia Hunter, Associate Regional Director for External Relations OFM, and Murk Abro, Vice Consul Pakistan’s Consulate General, were also present.
The OFM Director warmly welcomed the Consul General in Chicago and assured the Consulate General continued support and assistance it needs to perform its functions. The Consul General thanked the OFM for its support. He stated that it would be his priority to enhance mutually beneficial partnership between Pakistan and the U.S. Midwest region in diverse fields, especially trade and economy, and promote people-to-people interactions.