Press Release

Consul General Tariq Karim is delighted to meet the Governor of Illinois, Honorable JB Pritzker, at the 40th Asian American Coalition of Chicago (AACC)’s gala event held at the Hyat Regency O’Hare, Illinois. The Consul General also met with a number of other elected officials and dignitaries attending the event. During various interactions, they discussed […]

A group of students from the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy visited the Consulate General and met Consul General Tariq Karim. The group also consisted of government officials/international students from different countries, including Pakistan. Consul General, Tariq Karim welcomed the students and briefed them on contemporary diplomatic practice, the workings of the Consulate

The Consulate General of Pakistan in Chicago hosted a Seminar to observe the #KashmirSolidarityDay in Chicago. A large number of people including prominent human right activists, community leaders, Kashmiri activists, journalists, academia and civil society representatives attended the event. An eminent panel of speakers took part in the event. They included Consul General Tariq Karim, Director

Consul General Tariq Karim attended the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA)’s Strategy meeting held in Oakbrook, IL. The event was attended by a large number of APPNA members and medical fraternity.Speaking at the occasion, the Consul General lauded APPNA’s role as one of the strongest and leading organizations of professional

Consul General Tariq Karim met with Mr. Greg Bedalov, President and CEO of Choose DuPage Economic Development Alliance, and Ms. Sadia Covert, DuPage County Board Commissioner and discussed ways to enhance Pakistan’s economic and business ties with Illinois. The Consul General also highlighted the role of vibrant Pakistani-American community in socioeconomic development of the two

Speaking at the occasion, the Consul General lauded PPS’s role as one of the leading community organizations involved in capacity building, exchanging knowledge & expertise, philanthropy and contributing in socioeconomic development of the two countries, especially in the field of healthcare. He greatly appreciated PPS’s humanitarian assistance provided to victims of climate-induced catastrophic floods in

Consul General Tariq Karim was delighted to receive Dr. James A Tebbe, former Rector of FCC University Lahore & recipient of Sitara-e-Imtiaz. They exchanged views on promoting educational and cultural exchanges between Pakistan and the US and opportunities of higher learning for students. Chicago IL January 20, 2023

Consul General Tariq Karim participated in a Discussion on refugees and migration, organized by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs (CCGA), a prominent think tank, for Emerging Leaders. The event was held in a hybrid format. Speaking at the occasion, the Consul General briefed the participants on Pakistan’s overall perspective on refugees and migration, and its

Consul General Tariq Karim addressed the Illinois General Assembly at the State Capital in Springfield, today. He was warmly received by Speaker of Illinois House of Representatives, Honorable Emanuel “Chris” Welch.In his address, the Consul General, inter alia: emphasized Pakistan’s geo-strategic significance, its achievements and potential; various dimensions of the Pakistan-US relations; Pakistan’s growing partnership

Consul General Tariq Karim attended an event, organized by the Christ Church of Pakistan (CCP), to celebrate Christmas in Illinois. A large number of members of Pakistani-American Christian community in Illinois attended the event.Speaking at the occasion, the Consul General extended his warmest felicitations to the Christian community in the U.S. and around the world