FACT SHEET: U.S.-Pakistan Augmented Joint Action Plan for Trade and Investment
The United States and Pakistan have a mutual interest in expanding bilateral trade and investment. The United States is Pakistan’s largest export destination and one of the largest sources of…
FACT SHEET: U.S.-Pakistan Clean Energy Partnership
Energy challenges remain the key structural obstacle to Pakistan’s growth potential, with energy demand expected to double by 2030. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has emphasized the importance of energy as…
FACT SHEET: The United States And Pakistan – Announcing New Partnership To Advance Girls Education
The two countries announce a new partnership to increase girls’ enrollment in school, as Pakistan pledges to double funding for education. In March 2015, the United States launched a new,…
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan
Vice President Biden hosted Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for breakfast today at his official residence. The Vice President commended the Prime Minister’s ongoing efforts to improve Pakistan’s economy and…
FACT SHEET: Obama Administration Joins with Public and Private Sector to Increase Access to Off-Grid Clean Energy and the Deployment of Innovative Technologies Globally
President Obama is committed to reducing carbon pollution and ensuring that people everywhere can tap into clean sources of energy to power their homes and businesses. That is why, today,…
Statement by the Press Secretary on H.R. 3116
On Thursday, October 22, 2015, the President signed into law: H.R. 3116, the “Quarterly Financial Report Reauthorization Act,” which extends from September 30, 2015 to September 30, 2030, the authority…
Readout of the President’s Meeting with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan
President Obama met today in the Oval Office with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan. President Obama underscored that the United States is committed to a broad, sustainable, and enduring…
FACT SHEET: The United States and Pakistan – a Strong and Enduring Relationship
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and First Lady Kalsoom Nawaz Sharif at the White House on October 22, 2015. Their visit reinforced…
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan Before Bilateral Meeting
Oval Office 11:20 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, let me just say it is wonderful to welcome back Prime Minister Sharif and his delegation to the Oval Office. Obviously, the…
Remarks By The First Lady At Joint U.S. -Pakistan Let Girls Learn Announcement
Blue Room 1:10 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Good afternoon, everyone. As-salaam alaikum, and welcome to the White House. I want to start by thanking our Acting Administrator of the USAID,…