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)

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

It is to inform with profound sorrow that the honorable Consul General of Pakistan in Los Angeles, Mr. Abdul Jabbar Memon, has passed away. Our deepest condolences to his family.

Consular Camp in Redmond (Washington) by the Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles on Saturday, March 26, 2022

Services for attestation and registration of newborn babies will be provided:

Venue: 7901 168th Ave NE, Suite 111, Redmond WA 98052.

Timing of Services: 1030 hrs to 1500 hrs

Fee:

• Attestation fee: $8.00 per Executant /Document
• Registration of newborn babies: $5.00 (Please bring a prepaid self-address envelope for return mail)
• Mode of payment: Money Order or Cashier Check only in favor of “Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles”.

Note:

– Every applicant coming to receive the services must wear a Mask (No exception)

– Only those who need a service should come and wait for your turn.

Please visit 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.