Islamabad (TDI): As Pakistan and the United States continue to strengthen ties, this week saw Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif join global leaders at the inaugural Board of Peace in Washington, while major initiatives advanced US–Pakistan collaboration in education, technology, and youth development.
From the launch of the Sindh School Meals Program supporting over 200,000 students, to tech partnerships and EducationUSA college outreach, these efforts reflect a shared commitment to peace, progress, and opportunity, just as communities around the world observe the holy month of Ramzan.
The US Department of Agriculture launched the Sindh School Meals Program, worth 22.4 billion rupees to help more than 200,000 young Pakistanis at 1,300 schools learn and grow with nutritious school meals, clean water, and sanitation facilities.
Under the Trump administration’s “America First” foreign assistance policy, these programs aim to promote self-sufficiency while offering resources to empower local communities.
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US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker convened a forum with 25 US companies and senior Pakistani officials to explore opportunities for deepening technology partnerships between the two countries.
Meanwhile, the EducationUSA spring college recruitment tour wrapped up in Islamabad, bringing 16 US university representatives to Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. Thousands of students attended to learn more about study opportunities in the United States.
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As Pakistanis and Americans alike observe the holy month of Ramzan, President Donald Trump extended his warm wishes, expressing hope that this period of reflection and fellowship brings peace, happiness, and joy to families and communities.
Sohail Majeed
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
