Category Archives: Updates
Celebration of National Day of Pakistan
The National Day of Pakistan was celebrated in California and other parts of the West Coast with traditional zeal and fervor. To commemorate the Pakistan Day, a Flag-hoisting ceremony was organized by the Consulate General of Pakistan Los Angeles.
A significant number of Pakistani-American community members on the West Coast attended the ceremony.
The messages from the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out following the Flag hoisting.
During his remarks on the occasion, Consul General Mr. Asim Ali Khan appreciated the contributions made by the Pakistani-American community and highlighted the need for the community to work together to address the challenges facing the motherland.
The Consul General underscored that Pakistan, besides being the fifth largest country in the world in terms of population, has taken tremendous strides in terms of development since its inception and will remain relevant and integral to the international community despite current challenges.
The Consul General also highlighted the positive role that the Pakistani-American community can play in projecting a positive image of Pakistan abroad, strengthening Pak-U.S. relations and for the economic development of Pakistan.
Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for Turkiye & Syria Earthquake Victims
List of IBANs of Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for Turkiye and Syria Earthquake Victims
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:
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.
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Urgent Call for Help for Flood Affectees
The devastation caused by the ongoing floods in Pakistan as a result of the 2022 monsoon season is the worst in a decade. More than 1000 lives have been lost and at least 30 million people have been effected. The overseas community is requested to contribute generously to the relief efforts.
Join Us – BOP Remittance & RDA Road Show USA
The Bank of Punjab is organizing a seminar on BOP Remittance & Roshan Digital Account in collaboration with the Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles. This seminar brings exciting investment opportunities for Pakistanis residing in the USA. View Details
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
Covid-19 Guidelines on Air Travel To/From/Within Pakistan
This is in supersession to all our previous guidelines regarding inbound travel to/from/within Pakistan. With immediate effect, only the following guidelines will be applicable on inbound travel to/from/within Pakistan: View Details
