Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Donald Blome talks with Nawaz and Maryam about issues of mutual interest

Donald Blome talks with Nawaz and Maryam about issues of mutual interest

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif met with US Ambassador Donald Blome to discuss mutual interests, the enhancement of Pakistan-US relations, and collaboration in various sectors. During the meeting, Maryam emphasized, “Pakistan and America enjoy strong cordial relations, and we are committed to further strengthening them. There is significant … Read more

Petroleum Minister, US Envoy discuss areas of cooperation

Petroleum Minister, US Envoy discuss areas of cooperation

ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik in Islamabad on Friday. The ambassador extended congratulations to Dr. Musadik Malik on assuming the charge and expressed high hopes for transformation of Pakistan’s energy sector. They discussed the potential areas of cooperation, including technology transfer, investment opportunities, and capacity building initiatives … Read more

PM Shehbaz, US envoy discuss bilateral ties

PM Shehbaz, US envoy discuss bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the United States of America to Pakistan Donald Blome paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here on Friday and discussed matters of mutual interest. The prime minister expressed satisfaction on the present state of bilateral relations. He emphasized the need to maintain the positive momentum by regular convening of … Read more

US Ambassador visits IBA’s Center for Entrepreneurial Development  

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KARACHI:  The Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi welcomed the U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, for a networking meeting where Executive Director IBA, Dr S Akbar Zaidi provided an overview of the IBA Karachi.

Director, IBA-CED Dr Lalarukh Ejaz presented a compelling overview of the center’s programs and initiatives.

The ambassador was accompanied by U.S. Consul General in Karachi, Conrad Tribble; and Public Affairs Officer, Lee MacManis and others.

The Ambassador enthusiastically engaged in discussions with founders of several notable startups of IBA-CED, including Valeem, Logexcourier, Get Go Rides, Khud Muhafiz, and winners of IBA-CED’s GreenEnovate Waste Management Challenge Royella Trading, and Dominator Bio Tech.

He commended their work and appreciated their vision behind the startups.

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US ambassador calls on Air Chief

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ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome called on Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu.

During the meeting, both dignitaries expressed their mutual desire to elevate the training momentum between the two sides through enhanced collaboration in air force to air force mutual exercises.

Furthermore, they emphasized the importance of fostering a robust exchange of delegations and knowledge sharing to bolster the capabilities of both the PAF and the US Air Force.

The discussion also centered around collaboration in the recently established techno parks, with a focus on leveraging technological advancements to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.

The reorganization of mutual cooperation parameters was also deliberated upon, with an aim to fortify existing ties and explore new avenues for joint ventures and strategic partnerships.

The Air Chief accentuated the cordial relations that exist between the two nations while emphasizing his steadfast determination to elevate the existing synergistic partnership between the two key allies.

Chief of the Air Staff further said, “Pakistan deeply values its robust diplomatic, economic and defence ties with the United States of America which are firmly rooted in mutual consensus concerning all important matters pertaining to regional peace, security and stability.”

The visiting envoy lauded the commendable level of professionalism of Pakistan Air Force personnel and acknowledged the remarkable strides made by PAF through indigenization under the current leadership.

The US Ambassador also expressed his admiration for Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to facilitate regional peace and stability.

Both sides concurred to further optimize the existing military-to-military relationship between the two countries with specific focus on enriching training and bolstering operational competencies.

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Bilawal, US envoy discuss current political issues

Bilawal, US envoy discuss current political issues

ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto held a meeting with US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome, focusing on the country’s political landscape, particularly the upcoming 2024 general elections. As per a statement released by Acting US Mission Spokesperson Thomas Montgomery, the meeting was a part of the ambassador’s engagements with … Read more

PTI denounces contents of statement of Nawaz-Blome meeting

PTI Nawaz Blome

The spokesperson for PTI has strongly rebuffed the statement released following the meeting between United States Ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome, and convicted individual Nawaz Sharif. The spokesperson denounced the contents as a significant intrusion into Pakistan’s internal matters. According to the PTI representative, the declaration appears to be part of a larger conspiracy, echoing … Read more

PM Kakar, US envoy discuss repatriation of illegal foreigners

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  • PM highlighted steps being undertaken by government in priority areas.
  • Regional developments, including situation in Gaza, were also discussed.
  • He emphasized significance of strong ties between Pakistan and US.

ISLAMABAD: United States Ambassador Donald Blome called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar and discussed various matters, including repatriation of illegal foreigners.

The prime minister highlighted the steps being undertaken by the government in priority areas, particularly for stabilization of the economy, repatriation of illegal foreigners, as well as the ongoing electoral process.

Regional developments, including the situation in Gaza, were also discussed.

PM Kakar emphasized the significance of strong ties between Pakistan and the United States.

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Mastung suicide blast: Global community denounces terror in Pakistan

Mastung suicide blast

Global community denounces terror in Pakistan after Mastung suicide blast. Suicide blast claimed the lives of at least 52 people, including a police officer. US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome echoed this sentiment on social media. The international community, including the United States, has unequivocally condemned the acts of terrorism in Mastung and Hangu, extending … Read more

Maryam Nawaz meets US ambassador Blome

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ISLAMABAD: United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Sunday held a meeting with PML-N Senior Vice President Maryam Nawaz. The meeting was held at Maryam Nawaz’s residence in Murree. In a statement, the party said they discussed the importance of cooperation in various areas, including trade, the economy, security, peace, and regional stability. The … Read more

PM Kakar reaffirms to further strengthen ties with US

PM Kakar

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday reaffirmed the government’s desire to further strengthen bilateral cooperation with the United States. He was talking to the US Ambassador to Pakistan Mr Donald Blome who called on him. The US ambassador congratulated the prime minister on assuming office and reaffirmed the United States’ desire for supporting … Read more

US ambassador extends wishes to Pakistan on Independence Day

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Blome sends his best wishes to all Pakistanis. Let’s celebrate the shared values that unite our nations, said Blome. Pakistan celebrated 76th Independence Day today. On the special occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day, the US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome shared his best wishes to all Pakistanis. Blome tweeted that we must celebrate the shared … Read more

US expresses confidence in policies, programs of Pakistani Govt

Ishaq Dar Donald Blome

ISLAMABAD: The United States has expressed confidence in policies and programs of the incumbent Pakistani government for bringing economic sustainability in the country. The expression was made by US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome while talking to Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Wednesday. The ambassador extended his support to further … Read more

Fawad Chaudhry meets US ambassador Donald Blome

Fawad US ambassador

Fawad Chaudhry meets US ambassador and other officials He discussed the worsening HR situation in the country The meeting also deliberated on PTI political position Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President Fawad Chaudhry meets the US Ambassador Donald Blome and senior officers and apprised them of the ‘worsening HR situation’ in the country. Taking it to Twitter, … Read more

Chairman NDMA appreciates US flood relief support

Chairman NDMA

ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik met United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome and acknowledged US-led support for flood victims. The chairman NDMA also shared the disaster management authority’s vision of transforming the response approach from reactive to proactive. He highlighted the need for a futuristic technology-driven framework … Read more

Bilawal appreciates US support in post-flood recovery

Bilawal US

ISLAMABAD: United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Tuesday called on Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and discussed bilateral matters. The meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, both agreed on bolstering trade relations between Pakistan and the US. FM Bilawal and Ambassador Blome discussed the rehabilitation of the … Read more

Pakistan desires to further develop relations with US: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored Pakistan’s desire to further develop relations with the United States on the basis of mutual respect, trust, and interest. While speaking to US Ambassador Donald Blome, the prime minister said Pakistan has huge economic and demographic potential and US companies should invest in the country. PM Shehbaz Sharif … Read more