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Naqvi bids farewell to US Ambassador Donald Blome

January 9, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi hosted a farewell meeting with outgoing US Ambassador Donald Blome on Thursday.

The two discussed matters of mutual interest, including the strengthening of Pakistan-US relations and strategies for addressing global challenges such as terrorism.

Minister Naqvi praised Ambassador Blome’s contributions to fostering ties between the two nations and extended his best wishes for the diplomat’s future endeavors.

During the meeting, the US Ambassador condemned recent incidents of terrorism in Pakistan, reaffirming the need for global cooperation to combat the menace. Minister Naqvi echoed this sentiment, stating, “Terrorism is a global issue that requires a unified response. The international community must collaborate to devise a comprehensive plan for its eradication.”

The Interior Minister also emphasized Pakistan’s strict stance on illegal immigration, declaring that no unauthorized foreign nationals would be allowed to reside in the country.

Ambassador Blome expressed gratitude for the support he received from Pakistani institutions during his tenure, acknowledging their cooperation in facilitating diplomatic efforts.

The meeting was attended by Federal Secretary of Interior Khurram Ali Agha and US Deputy Head of Mission Natalie Baker.

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US ambassador skips Nagasaki bomb ceremony after Israel Is not invited

August 7, 2024 by Sana Fatima

Nagasaki’s decision was based on potential disruptions to the ceremony due to international developments. The US Consulate in Fukuoka will represent the US at the ceremony. Envoys from these nations have signed a joint letter expressing concern about Israel’s exclusion. The US Embassy announced Wednesday that US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel will skip this … Read more

US Ambassador visits IBA’s Center for Entrepreneurial Development

January 24, 2024 by Abid Khan

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

January 16, 2024 by Abid Khan

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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US expresses confidence in policies, programs of Pakistani Govt

July 5, 2023 by Muhammad Zahid

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

US ambassador discusses defence ties with Khawaja Asif

February 24, 2023 by Kumail Soomro

US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Defence Minister Khawaja Asif They stressed the need for further diversifying Pak-US defence relations The minister suggested an enhanced defence cooperation framework ISLAMABAD: United States Ambassador Donald Blome called on Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif and discussed a wide range of bilateral issues. The defence minister expounded the … Read more

Ishaq Dar meets US Ambassador Donald Blome

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 by Abid Khan

Both discussed economic and trade relations.
Dar gave a briefing on Pakistan’s financial responsibilities.
It was also agreed to further promote bilateral relations.

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar on Wednesday said that the present government is concerned about the welfare of the people.

US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome met with Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, in which economic and trade relations were discussed while opportunities to further strengthen economic relations were also discussed.

In the meeting, Ishaq Dar gave a briefing on Pakistan’s national and international financial responsibilities and also informed about the government’s policies in the difficult economic situation. It was also agreed to further promote the existing bilateral relations between the two countries.

On this occasion, US Ambassador Donald Blome expressed his satisfaction over the government’s policies for economic stability and economic development and said that there are strong relations between Pakistan and the United States.

Last month, US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed a range of bilateral issues.

The prime minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s resolve to deepen economic and trade engagement with the United States. He reiterated that Pakistan attached importance to its longstanding ties with the United States.

PM Shehbaz Sharif stressed that structured and broad-based Pakistan-US engagement is critical to advancing both countries’ shared goals in both bilateral and regional domains.

The prime minister thanked the United States for its continued support for Pakistan’s post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts, including at International Conference on Resilient Pakistan in Geneva.

Ambassador Blome said the United States would continue to support Pakistan’s post-flood recovery as well as the Government’s efforts for economic development and reform.

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Fawad Chaudhry meets US ambassador Donald Blome

February 17, 2023 by Sarah Siraj

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

US ambassador discusses bilateral issues with Chairman Senate

January 20, 2023 by Kumail Soomro

US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Chairman Senate Sanjrani appreciated assistance provided to flood victims in Balochistan Blome said US attaches special importance to relations with Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani has said that Pakistan greatly values its multifaceted relationship with the United States and desires to further expand the bilateral ties. Senate Chairman … Read more

Finance Minister thanks US Ambassador for supporting Pakistan

December 7, 2022December 6, 2022 by Kumail Soomro

US Ambassador Donald Blome called on Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Dar apprised the US Ambassador about post-flood reconstruction and rehabilitation projects Mr Blome acknowledged economic losses being faced by Pakistan due to flood crisis ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the United States of America (USA) to Pakistan Donald Blome called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue … Read more

US plans to expand agriculture trade with Pakistan

October 26, 2022 by Kumail Soomro

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the United States to Pakistan Donald Blome called on Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Tariq Bashir Cheema to discuss matters of mutual interest. Federal Minister Cheema welcomed the Ambassador and appreciated the cordial relations between the two countries. He said that Pakistan is facing challenges due to recent floods … Read more

Bilawal appreciates US support in post-flood recovery

October 25, 2022 by Kumail Soomro

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

US President’s statement not based on ground reality or facts: FO

October 15, 2022 by Kumail Soomro

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Saturday summoned United States Ambassador Donald Blome and handed him a demarche condemning remarks made by President Joe Biden on Pakistan’s nuclear assets. Acting Foreign Secretary Jauhar Saleem called in US envoy to deliver a demarche on the recent remarks made by US President Joe Biden on 14th October during … Read more

US ambassador will be called to protest against Biden’s remarks on Nuclear assets: Bilawal

October 15, 2022 by Kumail Shah

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari stated on Saturday that Pakistan has decided to call the US ambassador to the Foreign Office to protest President Joe Biden’s remarks about Pakistan’s nuclear capacity.

“We know how to secure our nuclear arsenal, and they meet every international norm set by the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) in terms of security and safety,” Bilawal said at a news conference.

“Pakistan is adamant about maintaining its integrity and security. If there are any security concerns, they should be raised about India’s nuclear weapons, which recently accidentally fired a missile into Pakistani territory.”

Bilawal stated that he had reviewed President Biden’s statement with the Prime Minister in detail and hoped that the episode would not have a detrimental impact on Pakistan-US relations.

“We will ensure that our engagements with the US remain on track,” Bilawal added.

Pakistan may be “one of the most dangerous states in the world,” according to US President Joe Biden because the country has “nuclear weapons without any coherence.”

On Thursday, the US president made the remarks while speaking at a Democratic congressional campaign committee reception.

“And what I believe to be one of the most hazardous countries in the world: Pakistan.” Nuclear weapons without cohesiveness,” Biden was quoted as saying in a transcript of his speech, which was posted on the White House website.

Biden’s speech focused on the changing geopolitical environment throughout the world, emphasizing that the world was changing quickly and that countries were reconsidering their ties.

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Shireen Mazari objects to US ambassador visiting border areas

August 7, 2022August 7, 2022 by Kumail Soomro

ISLAMABAD: PTI leader and former human rights minister Shireen Mazari has objected to Unites States Ambassador to Pakistan visiting the Afghan border areas. In a tweet, Mazari said the “US envoy & his gang flying over sensitive areas of Pak on way to Torkham” and surveying land where they received official briefing and red carpet … Read more

US ambassador to the UN: No indications of Russia’s willingness to settle the conflict through negotiations

August 6, 2022 by Sana Fatima

The US ambassador to the UN, spoke in Ghana on Friday as part of a visit to the continent. She further emphasized that the activities of Russia, not those of Ukraine, are to blame for the current starvation crisis facing scores of millions of people in Africa. Sadly, there has been no sign that Russia … Read more

Ex-US ambassador Bolton admits planning foreign coups

July 14, 2022 by Muhammad Zubair

John Bolton is a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and former White House national security adviser. He said he had helped plan attempted coups in foreign countries. The remarks came after a congressional hearing on the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. WASHINGTON: John Bolton, a former US ambassador to the … Read more

US ambassador tells Russia for not to close the embassy

June 7, 2022 by Sana Fatima

President Vladimir Putin has characterised the invasion of Ukraine as a watershed moment in Russian history, describing it as a struggle against US imperialism, which he claims has humiliated Russia since the demise of the Soviet Union in 1991.Ukraine – and its Western backers – claim they are fighting for survival against a rash imperial-style … Read more

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