Pakistan Consulate General Chicago

Virtual Townhall - Tuesday, May 26 @ 3pm
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Virtual Townhall Khuli Kacheri

Pakistan’s women founders represent a high-potential yet undercapitalized segment of the startup ecosystem. From health and AI to sustainability and clean energy, women-led startups are creating impactful solutions across industries.

Greater access to funding, mentorship, and early-stage support can unlock significant opportunities for innovation and growth.

Source - Tech Report 2026 and

Appreciate World Business Chicago and Mayor Brandon Johnson for bringing together Chicago’s international business and diplomatic community at the International Reception this week.

It was a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build new connections, and highlight Pakistan’s commitment to expanding trade, investment, and people-to-people linkages with Chicago and the wider Midwest.
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Pakistan 🇵🇰Featured at Chicago Public Schools Exhibition Celebrating AAPI Communities in Chicago

The Consulate General of Pakistan, Chicago participated in the opening of the exhibition “Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Communities in Chicago,” organized by the Office of Multilingual and Multicultural Education (OMME), Chicago Public Schools, on 07 May 2026 at the OMME Center in Chicago.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Macquline King, Superintendent/CEO of Chicago Public Schools. It celebrated the rich heritage, traditions, and contributions of AAPI communities in Chicago and within the Chicago Public Schools system.

Pakistan was represented through a cultural display featuring traditional crafts, textiles, cultural products, and Pakistani henna art, offering visitors a glimpse into the country’s vibrant traditions and civilizational heritage.

Consul General Zaman Mehdi attended the inaugural ceremony and noted that children from the Pakistani diaspora are actively represented in Chicago Public Schools and continue to enrich the city’s diverse educational and cultural landscape. He commended OMME and Chicago Public Schools for this meaningful initiative to promote multicultural learning, diversity, and people-to-people connections across Chicago’s communities.

A visit to the exhibition can be scheduled by scanning the QR code in the image below. The exhibition will continue for next two months.

Macquline King, Ed.D, CEO of Chicago Public Schools getting Menhdi (Hena) applied at the Pakistan cultural exhibit set up as part of the exhibition, “Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Communities in Chicago,” organized by the Office of Multilingual and Multicultural Education (OMME) of Chicago Public Schools on 07 May 2026 at the OMME Center in Chicago.