Consul General Aamer Ahmed Atozai highlighted the important contributions of Pakistani American officers in strengthening peace and security across New York’s diverse neighborhoods. He commended their dedication to public service and their humanitarian efforts in Pakistan, which reflect a deep commitment to their roots and sense of global responsibility
Pakistan Heritage and Resolution Day Celebrated at NYPD Headquarters
By Elaine Pasquini
Washington: Aamer Ahmed Atozai, Consul General of Pakistan based in New York City, attended the Pakistan Heritage and Resolution Day event on April 7, 2025, organized by the Pakistani American Law Enforcement Society of the New York Police Department (NYPD). The ceremony took place at the NYPD Headquarters and was marked by a strong display of community pride, cultural celebration, and public service.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams celebrated the event along with Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar, the NYPD Police Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and a large number of Pakistani-American police officers, their families, and prominent members of the Pakistani American community.
In his address, Consul General Atozai highlighted the important contributions of Pakistani American officers in strengthening peace and security across New York’s diverse neighborhoods. He commended their dedication to public service and their humanitarian efforts in Pakistan, which reflect a deep commitment to their roots and sense of global responsibility.
Praising their initiative in celebrating Pakistan’s heritage in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cities, he stressed they are “true ambassadors of Pakistan” who exemplify the values of unity, resilience, and pride in cultural identity.
The event underscored the vital role of Pakistani Americans in law enforcement and celebrated their achievements as a bridge between communities.
(Elaine Pasquini is a freelance journalist. Her reports appear in the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs and Nuze.Ink.)
