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Consul General Tariq Karim met Illinois Secretary of State Mr. Alexi Giannoulias at a lunch hosted by President/CEO of Lakhani Hospitality Mr. Mansoor Lakhani. During the meeting, the Consul General highlighted the contribution made by the Pakistani-American community in the socio-economic development of Illinois and their bridge-building role. The Consul General expressed his desire to […]

The Consul General of Pakistan in Chicago, Mr. Tariq Karim, hosted an Eid Open House at his residence to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on April 21, 2023. The grand celebration was attended by approximately 400 guests which included members of the Pakistani-American community from all walks of life, local dignitaries/elected officials, professionals, entrepreneurs, representatives

Mr. Jim H. Hartung, President Toledo Sister Cities International, and Mr. Anwar Ali, Chair of Hyderabad-Toledo Sister City Committee, visited the Consulate General and met with Consul General Tariq Karim. During the interaction, the two sides exchanged views on ways to further enhance mutually beneficial economic and civic partnership and people-to-people contacts under the Hyderabad-Toledo

The Consulate General of Pakistan in Chicago organized a simple but dignified reception to mark the 83rd Pakistan Day.The event was attended by a large gathering of around 300 guests, including senior elected officials, Federal/States officials, representatives of Consular Corps, think tanks, academia, journalists and members of the Pakistani-American Community. Mr. Alexi Giannoulias, Secretary of

Consul General Tariq Karim participated in two consecutive webinars aimed at promoting Pakistani handicrafts exports and the role of women entrepreneurs. Organized by Hyderabad-Toledo sister cities committee, the webinars were attended by participants from Toledo (Ohio) and Hyderabad including: Mr. Jim Hartung, President of Toledo Sister Cities International (TSCI); Mr. Anwer Ali, Chair of Hyderabad-Toledo Sister

Consul General Tariq Karim is delighted to meet Congressman Sean Casten and other elected officials and discuss issues of mutual interest during an interfaith breakfast held at Islamic Foundation Centre Villa Park, IL. The event was attended by representatives of different faiths. Chicago, IL March 14, 2023 Previous Next

Consul General Tariq Karim attended the 15th Annual Muslim Mental Health Conference Gala event as keynote speaker. The event, organized by Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Psychiatry in East Lancing, MI, was attended by a large number of people, including Rev. Dr. Que English, Director of Centre for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the

The Consulate General of Pakistan in Chicago and Pakistani Ladies Association in Midwest U.S. (PLAM) jointly hosted a webinar to celebrate the International Women’s Day – 2023. The event was attended by women leaders, members of the Pakistani-American community and Consular Corps.Speaking at the occasion, Consul General Tariq Karim commended the role of Pakistani-American women

Consul General Tariq Karim is delighted to host a Leadership Discussion & Dinner, organized by the Economic Club of Chicago (ECC), and lead a group of business leaders and ECC members. ECC President & CEO David Snyder was also part of the group. During the interaction, the Consul General briefed the group about business, trade

Consul General Tariq Karim attended an event held in remembrance of the world-renowned Pakistani art legend, Sadequain, at Glendale Heights, Illinois. The event, organized by Bridge Media USA, was attended by a number of literary figures from Illinois and across the US. The speakers paid rich tribute to Sadequain while emphasizing various aspects of his