US envoy visits K-P, distributes aid to flood victims

The US has invested in various economic, development, security and cultural heritage programs in the province

PESHAWAR:

The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) of the US Embassy in Islamabad, Andrew Schofer, visited various economic, development, security and cultural heritage programs established by the US in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P)

The projects have contributed to strengthening bilateral relations as the two countries celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations.

During his three-day visit, the US Embassy distributed clean water, baby cribs, heating and hygiene items, and blankets among flood victims in the province. Four trucks were also handed over to Red Cross Peshawar.

The US government has provided $66 million in cash assistance, food, shelter and medical services as well as US military airlift to deliver life-saving emergency supplies to flood victims.

On October 6, Schofer met the US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West with the Corps Commander of the 11 Corps, Lt. Gen. Sardar Hassan Azhar Hayat, and discussed security issues.

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The next day, Schofer visited the Joint Police Training Center developed by the US Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) at a cost of over $1 million. There, he also met IG Muazzam Jah Ansari and observed K-P police training.

The envoy also visited the Peshawar Museum, testing out the mobile app developed with US assistance to inform tourists about rare objects. The US government has supported the restoration of six projects in K-P since 2002 with an investment of $8 lakh.

Schofer concluded his stay with a visit to the Torkham border crossing and saw the 46km long Peshawar-Torkham Road, a construction project of the US government completed at a cost of $87 million.