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KFC Pakistan and the US Consulate General in Karachi hosted a special music concert at Deaf Reach School, featuring American band Burn the Ballroom.
as part of the band’s Pakistan tour under the US Arts and Music Envoy Program.
Deaf Reach students performed Pakistan’s national anthem and popular American songs in Pakistan Sign Language alongside the band. Sign language interpreters also helped audience members follow and participate in the performances.
The concert highlighted the students’ talent and creativity while demonstrating how music can connect people across different communities.
Raza Pirbhai, CEO of KFC Pakistan, and Deputy US Consul General Jai Nair attended the concert.
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Representatives from Deaf Reach and KFC’s leadership team also joined the event.
Jai Nair described the partnership as an example of American businesses contributing to the communities where they operate.
“This partnership is a wonderful example of American companies making a real difference in the communities where they work,” he said.
KFC Pakistan sponsors the Deaf Reach School campus as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives in Karachi.
Through its Purpose Pillar, the company supports education and skills development aimed at improving employment opportunities.
According to KFC, many of its employees are Deaf or hard of hearing. Several are also graduates of Deaf Reach Programmes.
The company operates more than 150 restaurants across Pakistan and employs thousands of people.
The concert formed part of the United States’ celebrations marking 250 years of independence, which the Organisers said they were sharing with people in Pakistan through music, creativity and cultural exchange.
The event also comes ahead of the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the United States in 2027.
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