It has come to the attention of the Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles, that certain third parties are receiving and processing visa applications for Pakistan without authorization from the Government of Pakistan or this Consulate General.

The Consulate General disassociates itself from all such unauthorized individuals, agents, or entities and shall not be responsible for any loss, delay, misrepresentation, or other adverse consequences arising from engagement with them.

Visa applicants are hereby advised and cautioned to avoid any contact with unauthorized intermediaries and to submit their visa applications exclusively through the official online visa portal of the Government of Pakistan, available at: https://visa.nadra.gov.pk

Applicants are further advised that detailed and up-to-date information regarding various categories of Pakistan visas, eligibility criteria, and related guidance is available on the official website of the Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles, at: https://pakconsulatela.org/visa-services

The Consulate General urges all applicants to exercise due diligence while submitting applications including for all payment of visa fees.
This notice is issued in the public interest.

Consulate General of Pakistan
Los Angeles

The Trade and Investment Section, Consulate General of Pakistan Los Angeles USA is looking for a Trade Development Officer (TDO) to join the team. The candidate will engage in trade and investment promotion activities while reporting directly to the Trade and Investment Counsellor). The main role would be to assist in the overall objective of facilitating trade and business opportunities for Pakistani companies in the West Coast of USA.  The job offers an exciting opportunity for professionals in international trade, enterprise support, and government affairs.

The Trade and Investment Section, Consulate General of Pakistan Los Angeles, helps Pakistani companies develop trade and investment relations with the West Coast states of the USA. The TDO will be responsible for developing a chain of opportunities in important sectors, networking with relevant business contacts, and promoting Pakistan’s exports and inward FDI.

The position entails exposure to high-profile contacts in the private and public sectors and requires a high level of resilience and professionalism.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop marketing programs and implement marketing campaigns for promoting the export of Pakistani products/services and investments to Pakistan from the 10 states under the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Pakistan in Los Angeles
• Prepare, customize and/or edit market reports on the USA markets on a range of products and services of interest to Pakistan.
• Seek, identify, and report export opportunities to build a pipeline of opportunities for Pakistani companies using various sources including market intelligence, stakeholder engagement, and online assessment tools.
• Maintain and update client database including Pakistani exporters, local importers, and Pakistani diaspora businesses.
• Liaise with the potential business partners of USA and Pakistan, including Government and private businesses to establish investment and trade linkages between both sides.
• Provide event management service for trade missions, exhibitions, and conferences as well as other internal and external events supported and/or organized by the Consulate.
• Arrange meetings for the Trade and Investment Counsellor with Pakistani and local businesspersons, companies, and others.
• Prepare talking points for the meetings, take notes during the meetings, prepare draft minutes / record-notes of the meetings, and take follow-up actions/correspondence.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including industry associations, chambers of commerce, and relevant organizations.
• Perform miscellaneous duties assigned by the Superior Officers

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade / Business relations, International Relations, Data Sciences or an equivalent from a recognized institution.
• work experience, preferably in trade-related matters or organizations.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• A good understanding of international trade
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills combined with strong presentation and speaking skills.
• Proficient with technology and digital literacy, with experience in but not limited to, MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to establish and maintain a healthy working environment and relationships with all stakeholders.

Application deadline: 18 December 2025

Type of position: Full-time

Working hours per week: 38

Location: Los Angeles USA

Nationality: USA (Work authorization or Citizenship)

Interested candidates may email their CV along with Cover Letter to trade_division@pakconsulatela.org or dcg@pakconsulatela.org

Special Courts for Overseas Pakistanis have been established in Islamabad under the Overseas Pakistanis Property Act, 2024 to ensure expeditious resolution of disputes, particularly those relating to immoveable property. In pursuance of the Act, two District and Sessions Judges have been designated in the district judiciary, while one Honorable Judge of the Honorable Islamabad High Court has also been nominated.

2 The Punjab Establishment of Special Courts (Overseas Pakistanis Property) Act 2025 has been passed aiming to apply this mechanism across the province. Process of designation of judges is underway.

3. Mr. Ghaffar Ali, Senior Law Officer, OPF has been nominated as the focal person for effective coordination for Expeditious Resolution of Court Cases of Overseas Pakistanis regarding Property Matters. His contact details are as under:

Cell: +92 300 5729283
Office: +92 051 9048251
Email: legal@opf.org.pk

4. Overseas Pakistanis are requested to share details on property-related court cases across the country with the above focal person at OPF. The information may also be share at dcg@pakconsulatela.org or info@pakconsulatela.org.

Services for Attestation and Registration of newborn babies will be provided:

Venue: Mehran Restaurant, 5774 Mowry School Road, Newark, CA 94560.

Timing of Services: 1000 hrs to 1500 hrs

Fee:

• Attestation fee: $36.00 per Executant /Document
• Registration of newborn babies: $30.00
  (Please bring a prepaid self-addressed envelope for return mail)
• Mode of payment: Money Order or Cashier Check only in favor of “Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles”

Note: Documents Requirement for Attestation of Power of Attorney/Attestation:

• *The original power of attorney document/draft.
• *Executant/Deponent’s original valid Pakistani Passport/NICOP/CNIC and copies.
• *A recent passport size photograph affixed on Power of Attorney by the executant/executants is/are mandatory.
• Proof of Residence in our area of jurisdiction e.g. copy of state ID or Driving License.

Please visit the website of Pakistan Consulate Los Angeles for downloading the appropriate application forms and other information at www.pakconsulatela.org
(Consular Services at the top left or Download portion on the top right of the website)

No Visa, NICOP/POC and Passport Services are provided in the Consular Camp.

For cash contributions with regards to assisting flood victims, donations can be deposited in PM flood relief account as per the following particulars:

Account Title: Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Account 2022

IBAN: PK92NBPA0002004181048973

Bank: National Bank of Pakistan (or from any other authorized bank of Pakistan that has the same account number for cash donations)

In case of in-kind assistance, overseas Pakistani community organizations and individual philanthropists may coordinate directly with established non-governmental organizations and international non-governmental organizations that are actively conducting relief operations in affected areas. The Government of Pakistan takes no responsibility for customs clearance of the consignments or demurrages charges, if any.

An event was held at the Consulate General of Pakistan Los Angeles to observe Youm-e-Istehsal on 05 August 2025.

The event was attended by a significant number of individuals. Messages of the leadership i.e. President, Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister were read out during the occasion. A documentary was played at the event which highlighted the human rights violations committed by India and highlighted the significance of the day. The event also included a photo exhibition highlighting Indian atrocities in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK).

Speakers of the event included Mr. Jeffrey Hewitt, former Chair of Board of Supervisors of the Riverside County and Mr. Kyle Miller, Policy Analyst / Community Engagement Specialist and Chief of Staff of Senator Bob Archuleta, California State Senate. Both the speakers highlighted the need to respect human rights. Mr. Jeffrey Hewitt spoke at length about the importance of observing human rights.

Mr. Muhammad Mubashir Khan Acting Consul General remarked that Kashmir remains one of the longest unresolved items on the Agenda of the United Nations Security Council. He reiterated Pakistan’s diplomatic and moral support to the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) for their right to self-determination. He thanked the participants for their participation in support of the cause.

Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PCMEA) is pleased to announce the “41st Pakistan International Handmade Carpet Exhibition 2025”, which will be held at Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore from 7th to 9th October 2025. You are cordially invited to attend the Exhibition.

All approved buyers would be entitled to avail a 3-night stay at the PC Hotel Lahore. Additionally, any other packages decided and finalized by the Government of Pakistan will also be shared with the approved buyers. Moreover, you will be offered to choose from a wide range of new product lines, fresh designs & color combinations, and huge stocks of Pakistan hand-knotted carpets at the exhibition. Therefore, please make sure that PAKISTAN is on top of your priority list to visit this OCTOBER where Red Carpet Reception awaits you.

Kindly fill out the Registration Form. Please feel free to contact us by email at pcmeaa@gmail.com.

Note: The exhibition flyer along with relevant invitation Form are enclosed.

Download Exhibition Details         Download Registration Form

The Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles, is pleased to announce the opening of a dedicated NADRA Counter at the Consulate to facilitate the Pakistani community residing on the West Coast of the United States.

The NADRA counter has been operationalized to offer services including the processing of NICOP, FRC and Biometrics for Succession Certificate.

Please Note: An appointment system has been introduced for your convenience. Community members are requested to book an appointment via email prior to visiting the Consulate.

For scheduling your appointment and information about relevant documents, please send an email at nadrala@pakconsulatela.org

We remain committed to serving our community with enhanced access and efficient consular services.

Thank you for your cooperation.

As the nation observes the 27th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hailed Pakistan’s nuclear journey and called for renewed unity and determination to transform the country into an economic power.

In his message on the occasion, the Prime Minister thanked Allah Almighty and congratulated the people of Pakistan, saying, “Today on Youm-e-Takbeer, I thank Allah Almighty and congratulate from the core of my heart the entire nation and all patriotic Pakistanis.”

Marking 27 years since Pakistan became the seventh nuclear power in the world and the first among Muslim nations, PM Sharif emphasized that Youm-e-Takbeer was more than a celebration and was a solemn reminder of Pakistan’s resolve to safeguard its sovereignty.

The Prime Minister linked this year’s commemoration with what he described as Pakistan’s recent success in defending itself from “an unjustified war imposed by India.” He hailed the nation’s spirit during the May 6–10 confrontation, stating, “The joys of Youm-e-Takbeer have further increased for a nation filled with victory.”

Reflecting on the historic nuclear tests of May 28, 1998, conducted under the leadership of the then-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the Prime Minister noted that the decision to respond with six nuclear tests, compared to India’s five, was a demonstration of “iron resolve” in the face of global pressure and sanctions.

“Mr. Nawaz Sharif represented the aspirations and national interests of the entire nation and made our geographical borders impregnable forever,” he said.

PM Shehbaz paid glowing tribute to the architects of Pakistan’s nuclear program including Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, the scientific community, and the armed forces for their role in establishing Pakistan’s deterrent capability. He also lauded the public for their unwavering support and sacrifices throughout the journey.

“I salute the nation, which made immense sacrifices for the completion of the nuclear program and wrote a proud story of its determination and faith,” he stated.

Drawing parallels between the historic journey of Pakistan’s nuclear program and the formation of Pakistan itself, he invoked the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and said, “National history is a witness that the people and political leadership of Pakistan have always made the impossible possible.”

PM Shehbaz urged the nation to carry the spirit of Youm-e-Takbeer beyond defense and into economic transformation. He said, “Youm-e-Takbeer is a day of unity of the nation and declaration of non-compromise on its freedom and sovereignty. Today we pledge to make Pakistan an economic power and achieve its true place in the world. Insha Allah. Long live Pakistan.”

On this momentous occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer, I extend my heartfelt felicitations to the entire nation. Today, we observe the 27th anniversary of Youm-e-Takbeer – a day when we demonstrated our nuclear capabilities and established strategic deterrence. This day serves as a reminder of our commitment to safeguarding the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of our beloved country.

Today, we pay rich tribute to our scientists, engineers, and civil and military leadership, whose dedication and commitment made this achievement possible. We also pay tribute to Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who laid the foundation of Pakistan’s nuclear programme, which made the country’s defence impregnable. We also acknowledge the role of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, whose stewardship further advanced and strengthened our nuclear programme.

Becoming a nuclear power was not merely a demonstration of our technological advancement—it was a calculated decision to ensure peace through strength, to maintain the strategic balance in South Asia, and to protect our nation against any external aggression. In today’s evolving regional security situation, our nuclear capability continues to serve as a credible minimum deterrent that guarantees our peace and ensures that no one can undermine our sovereignty and national security.

Pakistan does not seek conflict and is committed to the principles of peaceful coexistence and respect for international law. In the face of recent unprovoked Indian aggression, Pakistan demonstrated its strategic patience and commitment to peace. Our calibrated response, under Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, was measured and effective, which forced the enemy to cease its hostile actions.

As we commemorate Youm-e-Takbeer, let us renew our pledge to uphold and safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country.