Embassy Mailing Address
American Embassy
Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna
Islamabad, Pakistan
Telephone: (+92) 51-208-0000
Fax: (+92) 51-2276427
Embassy Holiday List 2007 -
Date |
Day |
Holiday |
Country |
| Jan 1 |
Mon |
New Year’s Day |
American |
| Jan 1&2 |
Mon&Tue |
*Eid-ul-Azha |
Pakistani |
| Jan 15 |
Mon |
Birthday of M.L. King, Jr. |
American |
| Jan 29&30 |
Mon&Tue |
*9th & 10th of Muharram |
Pakistani |
| Feb 19 |
Mon |
President's Day |
American |
| Mar 23 |
Fri |
Pakistan Day |
Pakistani |
| Apr 1 |
Sun |
*Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi |
Pakistani |
| May 28 |
Mon |
Memorial Day |
American |
| July 4 |
Wed |
Independence Day |
American |
| Aug 14 |
Tue |
Independence Day |
Pakistani |
| Sep 3 |
Mon |
Labor Day |
American |
| Oct 8 |
Mon |
Columbus Day |
American |
Oct 15
16&17 |
Mon
Tue&Wed |
*Eid-ur-Fitr |
Pakistani |
| Nov 12 |
Mon |
Veterans Day |
American |
| Nov 22 |
Thu |
Thanksgiving Day |
American |
| Dec 25 |
Tue |
Christmas & Birthday of
Quaid-e-Azam |
American
&Pakistani |
Geographically, the country of Pakistan is situated in South Asia by the side of Arabian Sea and also surrounded by the different countries with its capital at Islamabad. The most notable cities of Pakistan comprises of capital Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Muzaffarabad, Peshawar and Quetta.
The climate of Pakistan is by and large warm, have arid area. Annual inundation takes place by the side of the Indus River following intense rainfall possibly in the month of July and August. The official language of Pakistan is English but in majority of Pakistan, Urdu is spoken as a national language besides the presence of many regional languages.
U.S and Pakistan has long been the ally in the war against terrorism besides having excellent cultural and diplomatic relations. U.S. Embassy in Pakistan very competently discharged all its duties of being the representative of the American government in Pakistan. In 2004, Ryan Crocker was appointed as the Ambassador to Pakistan.
The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan is located in Islamabad whereas its consulates are situated in Peshawar, Lahore and Karachi so as to prop up mutual relations among both the countries and also to further the trade and industry and business dealings. The main activities of U.S. Embassy in Pakistan includes spotlight on amplifying democratic foundation, supporting home stability, combating global terrorism, fighting illegal narcotics trade and human trafficking and nurturing prolonged trade and ventures.
U.S. Embassy in Pakistan is
closed for general public on account of official holidays
that are listed in embassy’s holiday calendar.
The departments and services of the embassy are that
of public affairs, information office, cultural affairs
division, information resource center and most important
visa services. In 2003, the fingerprinting of visa applicants
started in U.S.Embassy in Pakistan
as a new security measure announced by the government
of U.S.
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