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Consul General Tariq Karim met the Governor of Illinois, Honorable JB Pritzker at an event in Chicago. During the interaction, the Consul General highlighted the importance of expanding mutually beneficial trade and economic partnership between Pakistan and the State of Illinois and the bridge-building role of vibrant Pakistani-American community. ChicagoJune 15, 2022 Previous Next

Consul General visits Cleveland, participates in Groundbreaking Ceremony of Pakistan Cultural Garden Consul General Tariq Karim, who is on a visit to Cleveland, Ohio, participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Pakistan Cultural Garden, a new addition to the Cleveland Cultural Gardens.   The ceremony was attended by members of the Pakistani-American community including the

Consul General Tariq Karim attends a reception in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, welcoming visiting actors, singers and sportsmen from Pakistan. In his interaction, the Consul General highlighted that arts and sports play an important role in promoting culture, people-to-people connections and friendships. Chicago May 16, 2022 Previous Next

A representative group of Pakistan Students Association at Northwestern University called on Consul General Tariq Karim, today.During the meeting, the students briefed the Consul General on activities of the newly formed Association and their academic programs. The Consul General appreciated the students’ initiative and expressed hope that the Association will actively contribute in promoting friendship

The Consul General of Pakistan in Chicago, Mr. Tariq Karim, hosted an Eid Open House at his residence on May 2, 2022, to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr with the Pakistani community in the U.S. Midwest. The event was attended by over 200 members of the Pakistani-American community from all walks of life, local dignitaries/elected

Consul General Tariq Karim attended an Iftar dinner organized by the Islamic Foundation (IF) Center in Villa Park, Illinois where he was warmly received by Board of Trustees and community leaders. During his visit, the Consul General was briefed about the history of the Center, which is one of the largest and oldest Islamic Centers

Consul General Tariq Karim attended Chicago Muslim Medical Alliance’s annual solidarity Iftar. The event was attended by a large number of guests, including elected officials and community members. Speaking on the occasion, the Consul General lauded the contribution made by medical fraternity in promoting community healthcare, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Consul General emphasized

Consul General Tariq Karim attended the Annual Iftar event, hosted by Pakistan-descent Physicians Society (PPS), alongwith elected officials and members of Pakistani-American community. Speaking on the occasion, the Consul General appreciated the contribution of PPS for their charitable and capacity building work over the years, both in the US and Pakistan, including during the COVID-19

Consul General Tariq Karim attended the opening event of an art exhibition at the South Asia Institute in Chicago, featuring the work of renowned Pakistani artist Amin Gulgee. Speaking on the occasion, the Consul General hailed the rich artistic skills of Amin Gulgee, who had inherited artistic talent from his great artist father Gulgee. He

Consul General Tariq Karim participated in a discussion on migration and refugees organized by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs (CCGA), a prominent think tank, for Emerging Leaders. Speaking on the occasion, the Consul General, inter alia, highlighted: Pakistan’s valuable contribution as one of the world’s largest refugee-hosting country; Pakistan’s success story in the management