U.S. Consul General Karachi Nicole Theriot visited the Mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to pay her respects to the founder of Pakistan. During her visit, she laid a floral wreath and signed the guestbook on behalf of the people of the United States.
Consul General Theriot expressed, “It is a great honor to be here at the Mazar-e-Quaid to pay my respects and commemorate the legacy of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The United States shares his vision of a unified, democratic Pakistan, one in which equality, social justice, and economic opportunity prevail. These ideals gave rise to Pakistan’s creation, and they reflect values that we all hold dear.”
Theriot also visited the tombs of Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan’s first Prime Minister, and Fatima Jinnah, Quaid-e-Azam’s sister. She explored the adjoining museum and appreciated artifacts related to Quaid-e-Azam's life. She stated, “I am here to reaffirm the U.S. government’s commitment to further strengthening our economic ties, exploring ways to broaden our bilateral trade, boost investment, and help create conditions for expanded entrepreneurship and educational opportunities. I look forward to working closely with the people of Sindh and Balochistan, and to strengthening our people-to-people, cultural, educational, and economic ties.”
The U.S. government expressed sorrow over losses due to flooding in Pakistan. In support of affected communities, an additional $30 million in humanitarian assistance was announced by USAID on August 30th. Earlier in August, $1.1 million in grants were provided for direct assistance.