US Embassy opens another Lincoln Corner at UAJK.

MUZAFFARABAD: The US Embassy Islamabad and the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK) have formally solidified their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish another Lincoln Corner in the university.

The MoU paved the way for the establishment of the state-of-the-art Lincoln Corner at the King Abdullah Campus (KAC) of the university for a duration of two years.

The MoU was signed by Tina Malone, Minister Counselor for Public Diplomacy at the US Embassy, and Meritorious Prof. Dr. Ghulam Murtaza Qureshi, Registrar of UAJK, at a ceremony held on Friday at KAC. The ceremony was attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Dr. Cynthia Nicholas, Regional Public Engagement Specialist, officials from the US Embassy, Deans, Principal Officers, and a large number of UAJK faculty and students.

Tina Malone, who was making her maiden visit outside Islamabad, took the opportunity to emphasize the enduring friendship between Pakistan and the United States. She underscored the contributions of Pakistani Americans to the development of the United States and commended programs like Lincoln Corners for fostering strong people-to-people ties. She further described Lincoln Corners as sophisticated spaces equipped with modern technology that facilitate open dialogues with Pakistani audiences, promoting prosperity and mutual understanding.

Malone expressed her deep appreciation for the partnership with UAJK and commended the university's management, faculty, and students for their commitment to strengthening ties with the US Embassy. She also expressed her delight at the natural beauty of Kashmir and the privilege of visiting Muzaffarabad during her first-ever trip outside Islamabad.

Registrar Prof. Dr. Ghulam Murtaza referred to the inauguration...