KFC Pakistan, US Consulate Host Music Concert at Deaf Reach School
KFC Pakistan and US Consulate Bring American Music to Deaf Reach Students in Karachi
Deaf Reach students perform Pakistani and American songs in sign language alongside US band Burn the Ballroom, celebrating inclusion, cultural exchange and friendship.
Karachi, November 13, 2026: KFC Pakistan and the United States Consulate General in Karachi have joined hands to organise a special musical concert at Deaf Reach School, bringing together American artists and Pakistani students in a celebration of inclusion, cultural exchange and friendship.
The event featured Burn the Ballroom, an American band visiting Pakistan under the US Arts and Music Envoy Program. Deaf Reach students participated alongside the band, performing national anthems and popular American songs in Pakistan Sign Language.
Sign language interpreters also helped audience members follow and participate in the performances, creating an inclusive atmosphere where music became a shared experience for everyone.
The students impressed attendees with their creativity, musical abilities and enthusiasm, demonstrating how artistic expression can overcome communication barriers and connect people from different backgrounds.
KFC Pakistan Chief Executive Officer Raza Pirbhai and Deputy US Consul General Jai Nair attended the event, along with representatives of Deaf Reach and KFC’s leadership.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy US Consul General Jai Nair described the partnership as an example of how American companies can contribute positively to the communities in which they operate.
KFC Pakistan supports the Deaf Reach School campus in Karachi as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives. Through its Purpose Pillar, the company focuses on promoting education, practical skills and employment opportunities for young people.
With more than 150 restaurants operating across Pakistan, KFC employs thousands of people nationwide. The company also provides employment opportunities to members of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community, including graduates of Deaf Reach.
The concert also carried diplomatic significance as the United States marks 250 years of independence, sharing the milestone with the people of Pakistan through cultural activities, music and artistic collaboration.
The event comes ahead of another important milestone in bilateral relations, as Pakistan and the United States prepare to celebrate 80 years of diplomatic ties next year.
The concert highlighted the power of music as a universal language, reinforcing the message that creativity, inclusion and friendship can bring communities closer regardless of differences in communication.
