Senator Cory Booker returned to Long Island to Speak with APPAC members over a community dinner. He met and discussed various issues of concern to the Pakistani American community.
Speaking with about 50 activists and community members, he updated the attendees about his campaign. But more so, he expressed his excitement that finally, the Pakistani Americans are getting together under APPAC, across different states, to fight to create a society that treats all of its people equally. Senator Booker also had an informal question and answer session. Topics of discussion ranged from the blatant human rights violations in The Valley of Kashmir, appointing Pakistani Americans and Muslim judges to the Federal Judgeships to bring more Diversity, troops withdrawal from Syria, and be counted in when the policies are made were discussed.
Members of APPAC had a meeting with the US Senator from Michigan Sen. Debbie Stabenow. Not only Michigan is a swing state but is home to one of the largest Muslim American population in the United States. Sen. Stabenow Understands and appreciates the part Muslim Americans have played in Michigan for her elections. But she also was excited to hear APPAC plans for Michigan chapter; she agrees with APPAC vision that when, not if, Muslim Americans will involve themselves in national politics, they will become a key player on the national stage.
In a recent meeting, APPAC (American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee) described President Trumps statement, about Pakistan’s rescue mission to free US and Canadian hostages, as a “positive moment” for the relationship between the US and Pakistan. “The Pakistan’s government co-operation is a sign that it is honoring America’s wish that it do more to provide security in the region”, President Trump said at a White House event.
“They worked very hard on this and I believe they are starting to respect the United States again”, he added. News of the rescue broke the same day that a U.S. delegation, including senior officials from the state and defense departments, traveled to Islamabad to meet Pakistan’s civil and military leadership. Although Mr. Trump wrongfully implies that Pakistan doesn’t respect the United States, APPAC recognizes that you have to start somewhere in order to create change.
Pakistan has been victimized by terrorism for many years and would love to eradicate it as much as any other country in the world. APPAC has been endeavoring to improve people to people and government relations between the U.S. and Pakistan. During a recent meeting with Pakistani’s Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif, Dr Ijaz Ahmad, Chairman of APPAC, urged the Pakistani government to keep lines of communication open to bridge the differences between the two countries.
“Overseas Pakistanis are true ambassadors of their country and can help improve relations and imagery of Pakistan in the world”, Dr. Ijaz informed the Minister. APPAC welcomes improved relations and co-operations between the two countries to contain extremism and bring stability in the region.
APPAC has always stressed in the meetings with the elected US leadership that stability and empowerment of the people in the region cannot be achieved without a stable and economically strong Pakistan
Pakistanis are peace loving people and need worldwide support to eliminate extremism from the region. Disputes should be solved through dialogue and mutual respect. “Peace will bring a new era of development and prosperity in the world”, APPAC stressed in a statement.
American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee is proudly launching its “Free Legal Aid & Counsel Program for Victims of Bias, Hate Crimes and Discrimination Program”.
Number of bias, hate and discrimination cases is on the rise not only in the U.S. but whole world. APPAC believes victims of each alleged bias, hate and discrimination case are entitled to legal aid and counsel and independent investigation. With that goal in mind, APPAC is launching Free Legal Aid & Counsel Program to:
– Help each victim of alleged bias, hate and discrimination case to receive free legal aid & counsel;
– Assist with independent investigation of each case;
– Bring alleged perpetrators to justice;
– Improve existing policies and practices.
If you are aware of individual/s or groups who might be in need of free legal aid & counsel, please do not hesitate to reach out to us using this Facebook Messenger, email – info@appac.co or call 1-877-62 APPAC.
In providing free legal aid & counsel APPAC is joining forces and partnering with existing similar programs in the country and we will make sure you will receive a quality and timely advice and assistance. In its earlier events in June and online posts APPAC also announced about launching of our another new Program “Educational Empowerment and Free SAT Preparation”. If you missed that announcement please take a look at our earlier posts here on this Facebook page.
Please help us to share and distribute this announcement about our new Program further. It’s only with your “Likes” and “Shares” we can spread these good causes further and take the message to those who are in need of such help. Please don’t remain indifferent, stay involved. Thank you.
