Consul General of Pakistan in New York, Aamer Ahmed Atozai, attended a solemn vigil and fundraising event in Jackson Heights to support victims of the recent flash floods caused by a devastating cloudburst in Buner District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The gathering was jointly organized by the Pakistani American Law Enforcement Society (PALS) of the NYPD, the Khyber Society of Pakhtoons in the USA, and community leaders from across New York’s boroughs. A large number of community members, NYPD officers, and civil society representatives participated.
The program began with a one-minute silence, followed by fateha prayers for the eternal peace of the deceased and strength for the bereaved families.
In his remarks, Consul General Atozai highlighted the scale of destruction caused by the floods, which have gravely impacted lives, infrastructure, and crops in the region. He expressed gratitude to the Pakistani American community and PALS for their timely mobilization of resources and support for the flood-affected families. He also commended the dedication of teams engaged in rescue and rehabilitation efforts in Buner.
Community leaders and NYPD officers reaffirmed their solidarity with Pakistan and pledged continued support for relief and rehabilitation initiatives to assist the affected communities.
