Political
Maturity of Pakistani Americans Lauded
Washington, DC:
Charge d’Affaires Embassy of Pakistan Mohammad
Sadiq Friday praised political maturity being
demonstrated by Pakistani-American community,
and said it was encouraging that the Pakistanis
were getting more and more involved in the
American system.
He observed this
at the inaugural session of Young American
Democrats of Pakistan origin, at a function
held in a local hotel in Virginia. He said
the Pakistani-Americans are very professional
and energetic people, and they can do even
better if they venture and strive harder.
He mentioned the successful launching of the
Congressional Pakistan caucus at the Hill,
within a short time.
By taking initiatives,
stepping forward and getting involved, he
said,Mr. “you can promote your interests,
as well as contribute towards the US-Pakistan
relations.”
He said the United
States is a mosaic of different cultural and
religious groups, and by pursuing professional
tasks, Pakistani-Americans will keep their
identity while remaining part of mainstream
America. He congratulated the Pakistani-American
youth, who are members of the Democratic Party,
for launching a political organization, and
said it reflects sense of commitment and political
maturity. Such organizations, he said, should
help train Pakistani-American youth in political
activism.
Mr Sadiq commended
Mohsen Awan, President of Young American Democrats
(PYD), for his efforts and initiatives.
Earlier, Wasif
Shakeel, Executive Director of PYD, made opening
remarks, while Kahan Singh Dhillion, co-chair
of PYD, thanked the participants saying that
he was proud in being “a Pakistani.”
In his welcome
remarks, Mohsen Awan stressed the need for
the Pakistani community to get actively involved
in the political, social, economic and educational
life of America. “We need to become a visible
group,” he stressed.
