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Diamer Basha Dam Fund

On the instructions of the Government of Pakistan, Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles has opened a Bank account with Habib American Bank to facilitate those who wants to contribute for the Diamer Basha Dam Fund.

All those who want to make a contribution for the Fund, can send their cheques/drafts to Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles.

Cheques should be made in the name of “Consulate General of Pakistan, Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dam Fund 2018”.

Consulate does not accept cash donations.

Those who want to make electronic transfer, can send funds to the following Account:

Account Title Consulate General of Pakistan “Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dam Fund 2018” Account No 401242190 Bank Name Habib American Bank Address 110 East 9th Street, Los Angeles CA 90079 Routing No 026007362

Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles, can on request, also issue receipts to those who make a financial contribution for this cause.

As all the funds are going to Government of Pakistan Treasury, they are not tax exempt within the U.S.

All those organizations, who are also arranging different functions to raise funds for this cause, are also requested to only accept donations in the form of cheques; cash donations should be avoided.

These organizations should deposit all the cheques in the Consulate Account for this purpose.

HEC Admission Announcement for Overseas

The HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION (HEC) has announced a limited number of seats for admissions in Public Sector Universities in Pakistan in the disciple of Medicine (MBBS), Dentistry (BDS), for foreign nationals as well as Pakistan Origin dual nationality holders for the Academic Year 2018-19 under Self Scheme (SFS). Detailed information in this regard is available at HEC Website

Independence Day Celebrations

UFPID in collaboration with Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles organized an event on 11th August in San Padro Park Los Angeles. These Independence Day celebrations were attended by more than 5000 community members including local Americans. Consul General of Pakistan Abdul Jabbar Memon was the Guest of Honor on this occasion. The Congresswomen Judy Chu, Maxine Waters and Sherif of Los Angeles Jim Mc Donnell were special guests on this occasion.

Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dam Fund 2018

Government of Pakistan has established ” Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dam Fund 2018″ to raise funds / donations for construction of dams in the country.

All overseas Pakistanis living in the United States of America can make contribution for this cause in the following Account which has been specifically established for this purpose. The contributions may be sent through bank transfer / Wire transfer / personal check / money order / cashier check.

Account Title Consulate General of Pakistan
“Diamer Basha and Mohmand Dam Fund 2018”
Account No 401242190
Bank Name Habib American Bank,
& Address 110 East 9th Street,
Los Angeles CA 90079
Routing 026007362

All donors who will submit their donation in the Consulate in person will be given receipt immediately.

The donors opting for direct deposit in the relevant account with HAB bank may also retrieve the receipt from the Consulate General after sharing the details of amount, their e mail address or postal address, where they wish the receipt to be mailed.