Tag: USAID

US celebrates transformative achievements in KP in collaboration with govt, int’l donors

By Rehan Khan ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):In a demonstration of collaborative efforts as development stakeholders, the United States (US) government, represented by Consul General Moore and US Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Somvongsiri, in conjunction with pivotal allies, on Thursday commemorated a sequence of groundbreaking accomplishments within the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) region. USAID… Continue reading US celebrates transformative achievements in KP in collaboration with govt, int’l donors

PM’s Coordinator on Climate Change Romina Khursheed Alam addressing the launching ceremony on Pakistan Climate Finance Activity Project by USAID.

APP51-170424 ISLAMABAD: April 17 - PM's Coordinator on Climate Change Romina Khursheed Alam addressing the launching ceremony on Pakistan Climate Finance Activity Project by USAID.
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Pakistani-American philanthropist partners with USAID for $9 m boost to NUST

ISLAMABAD, Apr 16 (APP):United States International Aid Agency (USAID) teamed up with Tanweer Ahmed, a prosperous American-Pakistani entrepreneur from Houston, who donated $9 million to Islamabad’s National University of Science & Technology (NUST). Tanweer Ahmed stated, “This initiative involves a three-way collaboration between my company Pakfoods, NUST, and the United States Agency for International Development… Continue reading Pakistani-American philanthropist partners with USAID for $9 m boost to NUST

Kate Somvongsiri spotlights U.S.-Pakistan Partnership, climate resilience in Sindh

KARACHI, Mar 23 (APP):U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Mission Director for Pakistan, Kate Somvongsiri, engaged with provincial leadership, government counterparts, and development partners to advance USAID’s longstanding commitment to improving lives and achieving shared development goals in Sindh during her visit to the city. Under the U.S.-Pakistan “Green Alliance” framework, USAID continues to collaborate… Continue reading Kate Somvongsiri spotlights U.S.-Pakistan Partnership, climate resilience in Sindh

USAID, CPDI launch HumAhang project for promoting dialogue in society

Naeem Niazi LAHORE, Mar 20 (APP):United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director Kate Somvongsiri has said that the HumAhang (In Harmony) project is focused on citizens’ engagement for bringing citizens and the government closer in an inclusive way and making them part of decision-making processes. Speaking at the launch of HumAhang project at… Continue reading USAID, CPDI launch HumAhang project for promoting dialogue in society

USAID Mission Director Veeraya Kate Somvongsiri and Director Office of Democracy, Rights and Governance Shally Prasad are visiting Food Security and different labs at University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF)

APP44-180324 FAISALABAD: March 18 - USAID Mission Director Veeraya Kate Somvongsiri and Director Office of Democracy, Rights and Governance Shally Prasad are visiting Food Security and different labs at University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF). APP/TWR/ABB

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USAID’s conference to empower women, minorities

ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):In a ground-breaking effort to empower women and minorities, the Mission Director of USAID in Pakistan, Kate Somvongsiri, inaugurated a four-day conference “Breaking Barriers Through Diversity and Inclusivity (BBTDI)”. The event aims to unite women professionals, academics, scientists, and community leaders from the U.S. and Pakistan to address pressing challenges like climate… Continue reading USAID’s conference to empower women, minorities

USAID empowers female engineers in energy sector through innovative training program

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):In a significant milestone for gender equity in Pakistan’s energy sector, USAID celebrated the successful completion of the Power System and Distribution Network Planning (PSDNP) Training Program for women engineers. The program, designed for engineers from Pakistan’s power distribution and transmission companies, is a collaborative effort between USAID and the Lahore University… Continue reading USAID empowers female engineers in energy sector through innovative training program

USAID Investment Promotion Activity (IPA) to strengthen Pakistan’s economy

SIALKOT, Feb 23 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Sports Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PSGMEA) Arshad Latif Butt chaired an awareness session about USAID Investment Promotion Activity (IPA) held here on Friday at PSGMEA Auditorium Sialkot. Addressing the participants, Chairman PSGMEA Arshad Latif Butt said that the main objective of the meeting was to inform the members… Continue reading USAID Investment Promotion Activity (IPA) to strengthen Pakistan’s economy

Donors strategic forum meeting on population management held

ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Dr Nadeem Jan on Sunday said that stakeholders should play their important role in the management of the population in the country. Addressing the Donors Strategic Forum Meeting, the minister stressed that regular interaction with the relevant donor must be ensured through… Continue reading Donors strategic forum meeting on population management held

Jointly funded E-Mobility center at LUMS aims to drive electric vehicle innovation in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23 (APP):The E-Mobility Research and Development Center, established at the Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering on LUMS’ Lahore campus, was inaugurated on Tuesday. This center, jointly funded by the United States government  and Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), aimed to promote the widespread use of electric vehicles in Pakistan… Continue reading Jointly funded E-Mobility center at LUMS aims to drive electric vehicle innovation in Pakistan

Strengthening fruit plant nurseries enterprises to boost local agribusiness

PESHAWAR, Jan 18 (APP): USAID’s Economic Recovery and Development Activity (USAID-ERDA) takes a crucial step for strengthening and modernizing fruits plants nurseries enterprises in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and its Newly Merged Districts (KP-NMDs) by signing 35 grant agreements in Peshawar. Diverse agro-climatic conditions in KP-NMDs offer potential for a variety of fruits, yet the fruit industry… Continue reading Strengthening fruit plant nurseries enterprises to boost local agribusiness

SAU flood affected students receive scholarship cheque

HYDERABAD, Dec 29 (APP):Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), flood-affected students on Friday received scholarship cheque distributed by Dean faculty of Agricultural Engineering Dr Altaf Ali Siyal. The cheques were distributed among affected students under USAID’s merit-based scholarship program (MNBSP). According to the spokesperson of University, all the cheques were distributed under USAID Alumni Reunion and Scholarship program… Continue reading SAU flood affected students receive scholarship cheque

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