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Internship Program at the Consulate General of Pakistan in Los Angeles

The Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles is offering internship positions for undergraduate and graduate students in the United States colleges and universities. Students chosen for the program are required to participate as an intern for 8 weeks (extendable) on a full-time basis. The internship program gives students valuable work experience in a challenging foreign affairs arena.

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International Food & Agro Exhibition -4th – 6th May 2023 at Karachi Expo Centre – Pakistan

International Food and Agro Exhibition (FoodAg) to be held at Expo Centre Karachi – 4th-6th May, 2023 is Pakistan’s first international food and agriculture exhibition showcasing potential of Pakistan’s dynamic agro and food industry. This exhibition will provide a unique opportunity to visitors and exhibitors through its networking and matchmaking platform. It will also serve as a common meeting place for the investors, exhibitors and buyers. FoodAg will enable producers, importers, buyers, exporters, retailers, and media personnel to meet and exchange ideas. Irrespective of the size of your business, this exhibition will serve as a catalyst that will propel businesses toward sustainable success. Foreign Delegates can register at:

Foreign Delegates Online Application Form – International Food & Agriculture Exhibition (tdap.gov.pk)

Brochure for the Expo can be found at foodag brochure (tdap.gov.pk)

Overseas Pakistanis Grievances Redressal Cell

FBR Employees Can No More Harass Or Blackmail You On Tax Issues!

Federal Tax Ombudsman of Pakistan has established an “Overseas Pakistanis Grievances Redressal Cell” (OPGRC) to redress the grievances of Overseas Pakistanis against the Maladministration of FBR officials. Maladministration on part of Federal Revenue Division or any Federal Tax Employee is defined in Section 2(3) of FTO Ordinance, 2000 which include; 1. Illegal Actions 2. Negligence 3 Inefficiency, Incompetence Repeated Notices unnecessary attendance 3. Unnecessary communications 4. Errors in Refund 5. Non-Payment of Refund 6. Unlawful coercive recovery of tax 7. Federal Tax employees avoiding legal proceedings. Download PDF

4th International Textile Exhibition from 26th to 28th May 2023 at Expo Center, Karachi.

TEXPO 2023 is set to honour the remarkable journey of the Pakistani thread, which has weaved its way across borders, touching and empowering countless lives around the globe. It has fulfilled the dreams of millions by becoming a source of employment, lifestyle and identity.

Texpo is Pakistan’s largest textile exhibition, presenting a common platform for meeting industry specialists dealing in raw materials to finished products with globally competitive prices and premium quality.

The 4th international Textile Exhibition (TEXPO) is gearing up to showcase the textile industry from all across Pakistan brings together textile units reflecting offerings from sectors such as: leather garments, gloves, footwear, cotton, embroidery & lace, readymade garments, home linen, towel, hosiery art silk, sportswear & functional fabrics, lace & accessories, denim, knitwear etc.

Update for Pakistani Pensioners Living Abroad

Removal of difficulties for Pensioners Receiving Pension in Pakistan But Living Abroad. The undersigned is directed to refer to Finance Division SRO(1)2021 dated 28-01-2021 and to state that pensioner(s) receiving pension in Pakistan, who, at times proceed abroad or take up residence abroad, may face stoppage of pension due to non-production of Life Certificate or non-carrying out biometric verification. Download details