Karachi (GNP): KFC Pakistan and the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi organised a concert at the Deaf Reach School featuring Burn the Ballroom, an American band touring Pakistan under the U.S. Arts and Music Envoy Program.
Students from Deaf Reach performed the national anthems and a selection of popular American songs in Pakistan Sign Language alongside the band. Sign language interpreters made it possible for the whole audience to take part in every song. The show highlighted the students’ talent, creativity and enthusiasm, and the way music can bring people together.
KFC Pakistan CEO Raza Pirbhai and Deputy U.S. Consul General Jai Nair attended, along with representatives of Deaf Reach and KFC’s leadership.
Nair said the partnership is a fine example of American companies making a real difference in the communities where they operate.
KFC sponsors the Deaf Reach School campus as part of its corporate social responsibility work in Karachi. Through its Purpose Pillar, the company supports education and skills development that lead to employment. KFC Pakistan runs more than 150 restaurants nationwide and employs thousands of people, among them many who are Deaf or hard of hearing, including a number of Deaf Reach graduates.
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The concert formed part of the United States’ celebration of 250 years of independence, shared with the people of Pakistan through music, creativity and friendship. The two countries will mark 80 years of diplomatic relations next year.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
