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The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C., observed Kashmir Black Day, reaffirming Pakistan’s unwavering moral, political, and diplomatic support for the Kashmiri people’s inalienable right to self-determination.

“It is our job. It is our cause. Yesterday, today, tomorrow, and the day after, not to quit. You cannot quit your genesis”, emphasized Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh.

The Ambassador highlighted the historical and legal foundations of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute and urged coordinated international advocacy - with particular reference to international fora and important capitals - for its peaceful resolution in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

Members of the Kashmiri diaspora, civil society, students, and media joined the event in solidarity with the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir and Kashmiris around the world.

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The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C., hosted the third event of the ongoing Pakistan–U.S. Tech Connect 2026 series, bringing together leading Pakistani technology companies and U.S. industry leaders to explore partnerships in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, fintech, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.

Addressing the gathering, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh emphasized the need to transpose the Pakistan–U.S. consequential relations “from CT to IT” (from counterterrorism to information technology) positioning technology as a key pillar of mutually beneficial economic cooperation.

Governor of Sindh Syed Nehal Hashmi also attended the event and highlighted the importance of translating Pakistan’s technological capabilities into tangible business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and high-value contracts with U.S. enterprises.

Highlighting Pakistan’s growing technological capabilities and talented workforce, the Ambassador invited American businesses to “profit from the promise of Pakistan.”

“Come for price and you will stay for quality”, added the Ambassador.

The event featured presentations, panel discussions and B2B engagements geared to fostering investment, innovation, and sustainable commercial partnerships.

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Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh welcomed students from the University of Hartford’s @HartfordInt Master of Arts in International Peacebuilding program to the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C.

Ambassador Sheikh briefed the students on Pakistan’s longstanding commitment to peace, dialogue and conflict resolution, highlighting its diplomatic legacy, enduring partnership with the United States, and recent mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran.

“Our consistent quest for peace has dictated our diplomatic effort as evidenced by our role in peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding for almost eight decades now,” remarked the Ambassador

The visit afforded students information and insight with regard to Pakistan’s approach to conflict resolution through quiet and consultative diplomacy during the most consequential crisis in modern history. #PakistanAt80 #SirfPakistan

Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir, Rana Muhammad Qasim Noon and Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh held an interactive session with media representatives at the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C.

Chairman Kashmir Committee, visiting the US Capital following engagements at the 81st UN General Assembly, briefed the journalists on developments and the way forward regarding the Kashmir Dispute.

Chairman Noon reaffirmed Pakistan’s moral, diplomatic and political support for the Kashmiri people and stressed that lasting peace in South Asia depended on a just resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in accordance with the prescribed solution enshrined in the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh underscored that the dispute remained firmly entrenched in the UN and other international frameworks and a peaceful resolution was indispensable to regional as well as global peace, security and stability in an increasingly interconnected world.

In observance of Eid Milad-un-Nabi during the blessed month of Rabi-ul-Awwal, Mrs. Lubna Rizwan Saeed hosted a Mehfil-e-Milad at the Embassy. The gathering brought together a large number of women from the Pakistani community in celebrating the finality of prophethood. The spiritually stimulating event featured soulful Naat recitations and Darood-o-Salam. Reflections on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) highlighted their timelessness as a source of guidance and inspiration for mankind.

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