
U.S Russia Innovation working groups completes meeting; MoU signed on Skolkovo Innovation Centre The Innovation Working Group of the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission successfully completed its first meeting at the headquarters of Cisco Systems, Inc., in San Jose, Calif., on March 27. The two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding their future work, including […]
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J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship board to have new members The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board welcomes new members, Mr. Rye Barcott and Dr. Christie Gilson. Appointed by President Barack Obama, the two were sworn in today by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Adam Ereli, at the U.S. […]
Mar 30 2012 | Posted in
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USA revises Visa fees; likely to be effective from April 13 Effective April 13, 2012, the Department of State will adjust visa processing fees. The fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards will increase, while all immigrant visa processing fees will decrease. According to the department’s press release, “The Department is required […]
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US expresses concern over the humanitarian condition in Sahel, Africa The Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has expressed USA’s deep concern over the humanitarian emergency in the Sahel region of Africa. Around 10 million people are in need of emergency assistance due to erratic rainfall, failed harvests, high food prices and conflict across the region […]
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President Obama meets PM Gilani; agreement to cooperate against terrorism prevail Seoul: (Tuesday, March 27, 2012) The formal meeting between Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and the US President Barak Obama has concluded on the agreement that both the countries will continue to cooperate against terrorism and promote the regional peace. Obama, according to the […]

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani says that the country needs nuclear energy to meet its needs Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday urged the international community to give Pakistan access to nuclear technology for peaceful uses on a non-discriminatory basis. The prime minister said that nuclear technology was required to meet Pakistan’s […]

Hillary Clinton sends best wishes to Pakistan on Pakistan Day Hillary Clinton, the US Secretary State Department, while representing the US president and the people of the United States, has sent best wishes to the people of Pakistan on Pakistan Day. A press release, issued by the US department of States, Ms Clinton said, “On […]
Mar 25 2012 | Posted in
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The top commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan has once again reiterated old mantra that the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) continues to support the Taliban and the Haqqani network. In reply to a question asked by Senator John McCain about any change in the ISI’s relationship with the Haqqani network and the Taliban he […]

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani will hold a meeting with US President Barrack Obama on Tuesday, March 27, at the sidelines of the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul, South Korea. On Friday, the White House confirmed that the duo leaders will hold a meeting to discuss matters of mutual interests. The statement issued by […]

America dedicates New Embassy Compound in Bucharest Washington: Celebrating over 130 years of U.S.-Romanian diplomatic relations, U.S. Ambassador to Romania, Mark H. Gitenstein dedicated the new Embassy facility in Bucharest today. Romanian Senate President Vasile Blaga, Prime Minister Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu, and Managing Director of Operations at the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Leo Hession, […]
Mar 23 2012 | Posted in
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USA condemns the military coup in Mali The United States has condemned the military seizure of power in Mali. In a press release, denouncing the act, the USA state department stated, “We echo the statements of the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and other international partners denouncing these actions. We call […]
Mar 23 2012 | Posted in
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US Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs congratulates the participants of TEA program The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) congratulates 88 secondary school teachers from 29 countries on completing the Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Program. Experienced teachers from Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, […]
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