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A delegation of business leaders and investors, seeking expansion of their business engagements with Pakistan, met with Consul General Tariq Karim at the Consulate General, today. The Consul General welcomed the distinguished businessmen and emphasized that Pakistan with its unique geo-strategic location, vast human and natural resources and liberal investment polices offered attractive incentives for foreign […]

Consul General Tariq Karim received a delegation of the US businessmen at the Consulate General, today. The delegation, which also included importers of mineral products, especially pink salt from Pakistan, briefed the Consul General on their business engagements with Pakistan and expressed the desire to further enhance the volume of their trade and investment. The Consul

Consul General Tariq Karim held a meeting with Mr. Michael Fassnacht, President & CEO of World Business Chicago (WBC), today.The Consul General, inter alia, highlighted Pakistan as an important business and investment destination and his focus on promoting Pakistan’s economic partnership with the US Midwest region; rapid emergence of Pakistan’s technology ecosystem with thriving start-ups,

Consul General Tariq Karim attended Annual event of Pakistani-descent Physicians Society (PPS) at Northbrook, Illinois. A large number of people from diverse backgrounds were present. Speaking at the occasion, the Consul General commended the valuable services rendered by the PPS in the healthcare sector, its bridge-building role, exchanging knowledge, technology & expertise in the field of

Consul General Tariq Karim visited Sikh Religious Society (SRS) Palatine Gurdwara (IL). He was warmly received by the President and Board of Directors of the SRS and invited to speak to a large number of attendees at the Gurdwara. Speaking at the occasion, the Consul General highlighted Pakistan’s unwavering commitment and efforts to promote religious freedom,

Consul General Tariq Karim attended the annual MedGlobal Conference held in Chicago. Participants of the event included medical and global health professionals and policy leaders, technology experts, philanthropy leaders and refugee advocates. The Conference deliberated on various threats facing global healthcare – wars, pandemics and climate change. Consul General Tariq Karim was invited to speak on

The Consulate General organized a Seminar on “Pakistan’s Partnership with U.S. Midwest Region: Opportunities in Education, Innovation and Technology”. A large number of participants, including academia, business executives, tech entrepreneurs, technology experts and media attended. Consul General Tariq Karim, in his remarks, highlighted Pakistan as an important business, investment & tech destination. He mentioned various factors

Consul General Tariq Karim attended a seminar to mark the 145th birth anniversary of the great philosopher and poet, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal, today (November 09, 2022). The event, attended by members of the Pakistani-American community and Iqbal Society, was addressed by various speakers who paid homage to Allama Iqbal for his outstanding services and

Consul General Tariq Karim met Mr. Muhammad Ahmed Shah, President Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. They exchanged ideas on promoting Pakistani arts & culture in the Midwest region through various initiatives, including by holding festivals/conferences.The Consul General appreciated the efforts of Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi and Mr. Shah to promote Pakistani arts and assured

Consul General Tariq Karim attended the launching ceremony of “Dhanak”, a collection of poetry of Chicago-based Urdu poet Abid Rasheed, at Glendale Heights Library in Illinois. The event, organized by Bridge Media -USA, was attended by poets and literary figures from across the Midwest region.Speaking on the occasion, the Consul General appreciated the role of