U.S. Embassy Islamabad English Access Micro-scholarship Program held a two-week All Pakistan Access Institute (APAI) in Islamabad for fifty Access students from fourteen different cities of Pakistan. The core aim of the program was to empower the participant youth with knowledge, skills and tools to further enhance their academic and professional prospects. The intensive, in-house institute engaged the Access students in a wide range of activities that facilitated experiential learning through i

On November 25, the U.S. Embassy Islamabad community celebrated Thanksgiving with friends and family. We shared a lot of turkey, vegetables and old family recipes. From the dedicated Marines who protect our community to our locally employed colleagues who teach us about the rich cultural history in Pakistan, the community was grateful to gather safely in person and give thanks for the opportunity to create community with one another. We were grateful yesterday, today and will be tomorrow! | U.S.