ISLAMABAD: The United States and Pakistan are strengthening economic, technological and energy cooperation through a series of new initiatives involving American companies, government institutions and educational partners, said a statement on Friday.
The statement issued from the US embassy in Islamabad said that US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker joined Google executives and Pakistani officials at a ceremony led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to inaugurate Google’s first office in Pakistan.
As part of the partnership, Google launched an Urdu-language child online safety initiative and signed an agreement with the Pakistani government to provide one year of free access to its artificial intelligence tools for students.
The company will also establish an AI Center of Excellence in Islamabad, provide career training to 150,000 workers and create a joint expert task force.
The US Embassy said the initiatives demonstrate the potential of US-Pakistan commercial ties driven by American innovation.
US technology enters Pakistan’s energy sector
The statement added that Natalie Baker joined Baker Hughes, an American global energy technology company, and Pakistani officials for the signing of a landmark contract with Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL).
"The agreement brings US technology and expertise to the redevelopment of 18 oil and gas fields across Pakistan," added the statement.
The deal highlights growing US engagement in Pakistan’s energy sector and reflects a shared focus on strengthening energy security.
Focus on entrepreneurship and innovation
The US Embassy also hosted entrepreneurs, academics and global investment experts from across Pakistan as part of its Freedom 250 speaker series.
American entrepreneur and investor Scott Fox featured in the latest session, which focused on business excellence, innovation and opportunities for emerging Pakistani entrepreneurs to establish links with American partners.
The embassy described the initiative as part of efforts to support President Donald Trump’s prosperity agenda.
Connecting Pakistani youth with US history
Meanwhile, US Consul General Goodman launched the Founders Museum’s “Road to Liberty” traveling exhibition at the Lincoln Corner in Karachi.
The White House initiative introduces Pakistani students and educators to prominent figures from America’s founding era as the United States prepares to mark 250 years of independence.
EducationUSA advisers also provided virtual reality tours of American universities founded by figures including Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, giving young Pakistanis an opportunity to explore US higher education and connect with the country’s founding history.