Dr. Oswald, Head of the Afghanistan and Pakistan Division, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and Afzal Latif, Joint Secretary, EAD, signing the protocol

Germany announces additional funds for Development Cooperation

Intensive talks at the negotiation table

Germany announces additional funds for Development Cooperation

Germany announces additional funds of 1.853 billion rupees for Pakistan-German Development Cooperation.

Germany pursues the funding of "Communities for change" in FATA

Germany pursues its funding of 'Communities for Change in FATA' with the Pakistani non-governmental organization "Community Appraisal and Motivation Programme" (CAMP) in 2012.

Germany on the Road - an extraordinary exhibition

The German Embassy - in cooperation with the Pakistan German Business Forum (PGBF), German-linked companies and German institutions in Pakistan - held a series of events to present the multitude of linkages between Germany and Pakistan and to display their activities in Pakistan in a concise and vivid manner.

Inauguration of Police Training School for women in Lahore on 27 January 2011

Germany supports Gender Responsive Policing

Germany has been supporting the National Police Bureau and the Gender Crime Centre with its Gender Responsive Policing (GRP) project since 2009.

Winner of the international blog-award of DW, Arash Sigarchi

The BOBs: Exile Iranian wins Deutsche Welle blog award

The blog "Window of Anguish" by Iranian blogger and journalist Arash Sigarchi won the Deutsche Welle International Blog Awards, known as the BOBs. An international jury awarded prizes in six categorie...

"New German Cuisine"

Young Germany Special "New German Cuisine"

Follow Young Germany as we explore the world of New German Cuisine. How the country's top chefs are reinventing classical dishes using traditional ingredients fused with new ideas from Germany's multicultural landscape. Meet Sören Anders, who at 25 is the country's youngest Michelin star chef, and the Generation Riesling, young German vintners bringing German wines around the world. And if you aspire to work in the profession, learn where you too can study gastronomy and restaurant management.

Expo 2012

The ocean adventure experience

A visit to the German Pavilion at Expo 2012 is a bit like a present-day adventure in the style of Jules Verne’s science fiction novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea”. People who take a virtual dive with a research submarine to discover the greatest ecosystem on earth may well feel like Captain Nemo aboard the Nautilus.

The challenge of food security for a growing world population is a central topic of the Rio+20 summit in June 2012.

Sustainable Development: The Future We Want

The latest issue of DE Magazin Deutschland (No. 1/2012) looks ahead to the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro from 20 to 22 June 2012 and focuses on the central themes of the international conference on sustainable development.

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CITES - Protection of species of plants and animals from extinction

Alongside the destruction of habitats, the economic exploitation of animals and plants is one of the greatest dangers facing the animal and plant worlds. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, in short the Washington Convention, is a legally binding international agreement dating from 1973 to protect endangered species of animals and plants. It is also known internationally as CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.

Bonn will become the host city for the IPBES Secretariat

The secretariat of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) will be located in Bonn. Representatives from almost 100 countries made the decision late on 19 April in Panama City during the second IPBES plenary session.

Defence Minister de Maizière with his counterpart, Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar

Visit of Minister Dr. Thomas de Maizière to Pakistan

German Federal Minister of Defence, Dr. Thomas de Maizière, visited Pakistan on 13 March 2012 focussing on the partnership between the armed forces and on political talks at various levels.

Overall view

Germany funded school building based on mud technology

In 2011, the German Embassy funded the extension of the Tipu Sultan Merkez School building in the remote village of Char Maulvi, Ajniawala, District Sheikhupura.

Micro Projects by the German Consulate Karachi: St. Sarah’s School

Cooperation with St. Sarah’s School

An agreement for German financial support was signed between the German Consulate General and the St. Sarah's School Karachi. The newly-renovated school was inaugurated by Consul Martin Lötzer in Nov. 2011.

FM Dr. Westerwelle visiting the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad on 18 November 2011

Visit of Foreign Minister Dr. Guido Westerwelle to Pakistan

Federal Foreign Minister Dr. Guido Westerwelle visited Pakistan from 17 to 19 November 2011. Accompanied by Ambassador Michael Steiner, Special Envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan, he met President Asif Ali Zardari, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Kayani and opposition leader Nisar Ali Khan.

1984 Federal Chancellor Dr. Helmut Kohl meeting the Pakistani President Zia-ul-Haq in Islamabad on 13 October 1984

Pictures of old times

German-Pakistani highlights - in pictures

Notice Board / Most popular links

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The German Missions in Pakistan will remain closed on 17 and 28 May 2012.

This website can be visited via mobile phone as well.

What is the time in Germany ?

During the summer months, there is a time difference between Pakistan and Germany of 3 hours, i.e. at 12:00 hours in Pakistan, it is 09:00 hours in Germany.

Green Talents Competition 2012

The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research in cooperation with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) invites applications from young researchers in the field of sustainable development (resources/energy/environment/economics) to  participate in a two weeks visit to leading German research institutions and related industry in fall 2012 complete a research stay of up to three month at a German research institute, universitiy or company in 2013. Deadline for application: 10 June 2012

DAAD Funding programmes / scholarships

Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst

Funding programmes as well as full and partial DAAD scholarships available!

The Consul General

Dr. Tilo Klinner

Appeal to register with the Economic Section

Kugelschreiber und Tastatur auf Diagramm

Pakistani companies that haven't contacted the Embassy in the past and that are engaged in business with companies in Germany are invited to inform the Economic Section at the German Embassy about their activities.

Your input to this data collection is greatly appreciated.

Excellence in Engineering and Sciences - Made in Germany

TU9 is the alliance of the leading institutes of technology in Germany. They offer a wide range of courses in engineering and sciences as well as an excellent all-round education.

1961 - 2011 German-Pakistani partnership turns 50

The development cooperation between Germany and Pakistan started 50 years ago and this makes Pakistan one of the earliest German partner countries.

Mosques in Germany

The DITIB-Merkez-Mosque in Duisburg designed in a traditional Ottoman style

Roundabout 4 million Muslims live in Germany, 63 % of them having Turkish roots. There are approximately 160 classical mosques and more than 2,600 prayer houses all over the country.

Warning: Fraudulent job offers

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Due to fraudulent practices, the German Missions in Pakistan strongly recommend not to contact the following companies about their job offers:

1) Houston Paramount German Refinery, Hamburg/Wilhelmshaven
2) Marlink Power International, Dortmund/Coast Staffing Network, Bucharest, Romania
3) Mettex Power International
4) Cannes Personnel Resources, Essen
5) Macon Power International Bremen/Cannes Staffing Network, Bucharest, Romania
6) Marburg Power International, Stuttgart
7) Marlec Power/Corus Staffing Network, Bucharest, Romania
8) Midcom Power International, Stuttgart; Camas Personal Resources