A special event was held in New Jersey to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day, jointly organized by the American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee (APPAC) and Northlandz. The occasion also included a tribute to Pakistani-American journalists for their contributions to the community.
The Consul General of Pakistan in New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai, was the chief guest at the ceremony. In his speech, he thanked the organizers for their efforts to mark Independence Day with great enthusiasm and for honoring the role of journalists in supporting community development.
Speaking about Pakistan’s strength, Mr. Atozai said that Pakistanis are a proud and resilient nation. Referring to “Bunyanul Marsoos”, he emphasized that the people of Pakistan stand united with their armed forces to protect the country’s borders. He added, “It has been clearly shown that no one can challenge our sovereignty or independence.”
The event was attended by community leaders, journalists, and many members of the Pakistani-American community, showing a strong sense of unity, pride, and patriotism among the diaspora.
