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Competition Closes: Saturday, June 11, 2011

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States has a long tradition of embracing foreign students and celebrating the diversity that they bring to our campuses and

An American university ed­ ucation offers students a world­ class academic experience, glob­ al awareness, and enhanced job opportunities after graduation. Pakistanis who have studied in the United States are prepared for the challenges of the global marketplace. But an American education provides more than just job skills - it provides life skills to help students become well-rounded, responsible citi­ zens who live up to their full

potential. We are proud that thousands of Pakistani students choose to study in the United States every year. However, we want even more to come. The United

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To encourage more Paki­ stanis to choose American higher education, the U.S. Edu­ cational Foundation in Pakistan recently organized a college fair with representatives of U.S. universities to meet with poten­ tial students, answer questions about everything from financial aid to visa processes, and ex­ change ideas about expanding educational exchange between our countries. I was delighted by the large number of inter­ ested students and parents alike who attended.

The doors are open to Paki­ stanis to study in the United States. As more choose an American education, our coun­ tries and our young people will be the richer for it.

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Professional Exchanges: The u.s. Department of State has been sending mid­ career professionals on single country and regional programs as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program for 70 years. Participants travel to the United States for intense, short-term professional exchanges; meet with professional counterparts; become familiar with policy trends in their field; and learn first-hand about the United States and the American people. Almost 200 Pakistanis will participate in the programs in 2011. An innovative exchange, the Legislative Fellows Program, sent Pakistani provincial parliamentarians and legislative staffers to work in state and local governments, legislative and related offices to broaden understanding of the legislative process and enhance appreciation of the role of civil society and its engagement in the political process. Recently, their U.S. counterparts visited Pakistan to complete the exchange.

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Like most Punjabi farmers, Sajid Mehdi relies on a tube well, powered by an electric pump that draws water from deep below the dusty ground, enough to irrigate cotton crops.

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