LAHORE – U.S. Consul General Catherine Rodriguez along with Dr. IshtiaqAhmad Vice Chancellor University of Sargodha signed an agreement to renewthe Lincoln Corner partnership between the University of Sargodha and theU.S. Consulate General in Lahore.

“Lincoln Corners in Pakistan provide a platform for open dialogue betweenPakistanis and Americans, promote mutual understanding, build prosperity,and strengthen people-to-people ties through various programs. The LincolnCorners’ programs and resources attract students, academics, journalists,researchers, and Pakistani youth. With this renovation and resource upgradeLincoln Corner Sargodha will help prepare the next generation youth tofully participate in Pakistan’s prosperity.” said CG Rodriguez.

Dr Ishtiaq Ahmed, Vice-Chancellor, University of Sargodha, in his remarks,said that Lincoln Corner Sargodha (LCS) provides state-of-the-art resourcesand opportunities for learning and career development to the students ofthe University of Sargodha and the youth of the area. Sargodha’s youngadults, through various sessions conducted by LCS, are now able to getthemselves equipped with a variety of competitive skills.

Lincoln Corner Sargodha was recently renovated in partnership with the U.S.Consulate Lahore. LCS is a multimedia resource centre where visitors canconnect, practice their English, and learn about America. LCS is making asignificant contribution to strengthening people-to-people ties betweenPakistan and the United States.

Pakistan has a total of 14 Lincoln Corners across the country. LincolnCorners demonstrate America’s enduring partnership with Pakistan,especially in support of education and democracy. Currently, the U.S.Consulate General Lahore oversees five Lincoln Corners in Punjab: Lahore,Faisalabad, Sargodha, Multan, and Vehari.