Maryland State Secretary Felicitates Pakistani American Press Association
Mr John C. Wobensmith, Maryland Secretary of State, honored the newly elected leadership of the Pakistani American Press Association (PAPA) at his office in Annapolis, MD on Friday,July24, 2020. He presented a "Certificate of Appreciation" to the group for providing a forum for the Pakistani-American community and journalists in familiarizing people of America about Pakistani society, culture, and politics.
Mr Wobensmith emphasized that his own experience has convinced him that the best way to understand the culture is through mutual interaction between people. Wobensmith said that his first interaction with a Pakistani Ambassador was with Ambassador Ali Jahangir Siddiqi. “I was worried when he left but it was pleasing to see that he was appointed an Ambassador at large and I am in touch with him since.”
Deputy Secretary of State, Louis E. Borunda said that Secretary Wobensmith is not a stranger to the Pakistani community and he has had great interactions including bringingbusinessmen together in Maryland.
Sajid Tarar, community activist and Vice-Chairperson of Maryland Governor's South-Asian Commission, thanked the Secretary for inviting the PAPA leadership to his office in Annapolis. Tarar lauded Wobensmith’s international experiences and said that “he is the most accomplished secretary of State.”
Introducing the PAPA panel, Tarar said, “The members of this panel represent different media channels and newspapers from Pakistan and they have done a laudable job in representing and improving Pakistan’s image.”
PAPA General Secretary, Yousuf Choudhry, introduced the newly elected executives and gave an overview of the working of the organization. Earlier PAPA president Khurram Shahzad thanked the Secretary for honoring the association.
- Nuzaira Azam, PAPA Vice-President
nuzaira@yahoo.com ( Tel: 202-368-3019)
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