Lahore:
US Consul General Lahore Kristin K Hawkins has said that Pakistan and the United States share a long -term and sustained relationship, with cooperation expanding across sectors, including agriculture, trade, education and cultural preservation.
In an exclusive interview with Express newsHawkins said that agricultural experts from both countries are working on tackling agricultural challenges in South Punjab and the United States. She added that bilateral programs in areas such as trade and agriculture can further strengthen mutual support.
“Our focus is to provide modern educational opportunities for Pakistan’s youth,” Hawkins said. She highlighted the success of the English Access Micro-Scholarship program, launched in 2004, which has drawn more than 27,000 Pakistani students, including 6,000 from Punjab.
🇺🇸 and 🇵 didn’t jointly preserve Multan’s history and culture!
CG Hawkins visited the city of Saints, where the United States supports restoration work on Multan’s historic Ghanta Ghar. She also congratulated 150 students who completed a 🇺🇸-supported skills education program! … pic.twitter.com/nklcnbvtg8
– US Consulate General Lahore (@uscglahore) July 14, 2025
“These students contribute to a safer and more prosperous future for both nations,” she said. Over the past two years, the program has expanded and reached over 1,000 new students in Punjab with 400 students from cities over South Punjab.
In response to a question of cultural initiatives, Hawkins said the United States has supported nearly 35 cultural preservation projects in Pakistan during the embassy’s finding for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). Remarkable efforts include the preservation of historical landmarks such as Multan’s Ghanta Ghar and local shrines.
She also mentioned the establishment of 19 Lincoln corners over Pakistan to give students access to modern technology, including 3D printing, digital libraries and research magazines that give access to more than 40,000 scientific articles.
Lincoln corners over Pakistan are hubs for learning, dialogue and connection. 📚
In Multan, CG visited the Hawkins Bahauddin Zakariya University and met with Lincoln Corner -Frevivlers who shared how the room has helped them grow personally and professionally by giving a … pic.twitter.com/iqfefmoxus
– US Consulate General Lahore (@uscglahore) July 14, 2025
These centers also provide guidance on opportunities for higher education in the United States while promoting technology and cultural exchange.
“In South Punjab, Lincoln Corners have been created by Bahauddin Zakariya University in Multan and the University of Education in Vehari,” she said.
Hawkins repeated the US commitment to promoting educational and cultural cooperation, especially for youth power in underrated regions.
