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Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar in Houston, Texas

Houston: Countries and leaders stanis. He reaffirmed Pakistan’s de- importance of enhanced bilateral knowledged the huge potential for Governor Punjab also met
engage with each other at many dif- sire for a broad-based partnership trade and economic cooperation expanding the Pak-US relationship other overseas Pakistanis to ap-
ferent levels, the most important with the United States that would to promote regional connectivity. and agreed to work towards further prise them of Pakistan’s initiatives
foreign policy decisions are typi- advance the two countries’ shared Dr Chaudhry highlighted overseas enhancing the engagement of the for peace under the leadership of
cally made at the highest political interests in regional spheres. He Pakistan’s efforts for facilitating a overseas Pakistanis. Prime Minister Imran Khan. He

spheres. Overseas visits by top of- held meetings with the Houston shared responsibility towards Paki- Highlighting the government’s said issues of Palestine and Kash-

ficials provide unique insights into community at Consul General stan and the Muslim world and emphasis on economic develop- mir must be resolved immediately
foreign policy priorities and the Abrar Hashmi’s residence. the key international stakeholders. ment and connectivity, Governor as per the UN resolutions and that
conduct of diplomacy. A high-level separate meet- He also thanked Governor Pun- Punjab emphasized Pakistan’s de- all the political and religious parties
Governor Punjab Chaudhry ing was held to engage pivotal jab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar sire for closer trade and investment of Pakistan, as well as 220 million
Mohammad Sarwar was recently overseas Pakistani, Dr Mubashir for his invaluable contributions ties with the successful and influen- Pakistanis, are united on the issues

in Houston and met overseas Paki- Chaudhry, who underscored the to regional philanthropy. Both ac- tial overseas Pakistanis. of Palestine and Kashmir.
Disney+ Releases Trailer for American Eid, the Story of a Young Pakistani Girl in the US

merican Eid, a short film with her older sister, and embraces means to be seen.”

centered around a Paki- her new home, while her new home A virtual press conference was
Astani Muslim girl, has been embraces her,” reads the synopsis. held for Launchpad. It was revealed
announced by Disney+ as part of As the girl navigates a familiar that the show will be getting even
its exciting new series Launchpad time in an unfamiliar place, her in- more seasons, welcoming even

Shorts. The series includes five spiring story follows familiar cor- more directors and writers. “I think

other films based on individual ridors for immigrants; Pakistani or when you watch this collection of

creators’ perceptions of the theme otherwise. Other films have similar films, there’s so much beauty and

“discover.” It will stream on the tales, such as Hao Zheng’s Dinner life affirmation,” said Senior Man-

platform starting May 28. is Served, which follows a Chinese ager Phillip Yaw Domfeh.
The film American Eid was student at an elite American board- “Not to the expense of telling

announced on Disney Studio’s Ins- ing school. the truth, exploring tough themes,
tagram, with a fast-paced yet heart- Altaf is a Pakistani expat her- being true and honest and recog-
warming trailer. We see a young self; she grew up in Kuwait and now nizing your pain [in] moments
Pakistani girl who has recently lives in the US. She had her short where you haven’t felt like you be-

moved to the US with her family film One Small Step screened at longed or understood. The way that

and is prepping for Eid. Though, to the Cannes Film Festival in 2019 they just so nimbly navigated all of
her, Eid doesn’t feel the same as it and was shortlisted for the BAFTA that as storytellers is just something
did back home. Student Film Awards. She also has a that I hope will lead to discoveries

The film was written and di- nomination for the Young Director for our audience members,” Dom-

rected by Aqsa Altaf. “Ameena, Award at Cannes Lions 2019 under feh said.
a Muslim Pakistani immigrant, her belt. that are being told and to give ac- be mentored by members of Walt In addition to American Eid
wakes up on Eid to find out that she Disney+ created LaunchPad cess to those who have historically Disney Studios Motion Pictures and Dinner is Served, season one of

has to go to school. Homesick and with the intention of showcasing not had it.” For the first season, Production, Walt Disney Anima- Launchpad also includes short films

heartbroken, she goes on a mission live-action short films from “a new Disney received 1,100 applicants, tion Studios, Disney+, Lucasfilm, Growing Fangs, Little Prince(ss),

to make Eid a public school holi- generation of dynamic storytellers” of which it chose six filmmakers, Marvel Studios, and Pixar, as they Let’s be Tigers and the Last of the
day, and in the process, reconnects and “diversify the types of stories awarding them the opportunity to worked to tell stories about “what it Chupacabras. Images
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