SOUTH & CENTRAL ASIA | Partnering for peace and prosperity
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Obama Congratulates Karzai; Urges Internal Reforms
President Obama has congratulated Afghan President Hamid Karzai on winning re-election but also called for a “new chapter” to improve Afghan governance and end corruption.
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U.S. Law Schools Open Doors to New Generation of Afghan Lawyers
Thanks to the Public-Private Partnership for Justice Reform in Afghanistan, launched in 2007 by the State Department, and a number of U.S. universities and law firms, students from Afghanistan can pursue their studies in the United States.
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Clinton Found Pakistani Students Respectful and Challenging
Secretary Clinton welcomed the “tough questions” she received from university students in Pakistan, saying “There’s all this pent-up desire to be out there talking, and I think it’s a healthy sign.”
In Focus
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U.S. Initiative Can Improve Pakistan's Energy Sector
The United States is providing $125 million to repair and upgrade Pakistan's energy infrastructure, saying America wants to help Pakistani efforts to spur economic growth.
On the Record
The United States is committed to help. We are proud to be Pakistan's largest trading partner and the largest foreign investor. We have seen the opportunities for investment and growth, and of course, the Pakistani diaspora that has found a home in the United States is particularly keen on making sure that we look for ways to further economic prosperity here.
