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Pakistani American Youth Conference

PAKPAC Foundation made a major mark on the Pakistani American Community with its holding of the first Pakistan American Youth Empowerment Conference on August 6^th. Over 165 Pakistani Americans travelled to Washington DC from 15 different States from as far as California and Texas, to spend a marathon 14 hours to experience first hand how American Government functions. More than three fourths of the participants were in the impressionable age of high school-college students. Only 20 % of the total participants were from Washington DC metropolitan area, the rest travelled from out of state to participate in this event. There was substantial interest in this conference, due to capacity constraints PAKPAC Foundation was forced to close registration two weeks ahead of the event, we turned down +25 repeated requests from individuals to participate.

PAKPAC Foundation would like to thank the participants for recognizing the importance of civic engagement and taking time to attend this conference. We would also like to thank parents and youth who helped on the event day with various tasks and responsibilities.

PAKPAC Foundation was impressed with the cooperation and desire on part of Panelists to help Pakistani American youth. It was a treat to see Panelists treated as rock stars by our youth. List of panelists is available on PAKPAC website (www.pakpac.net). Some pictures of the event are loaded on PAKPAC Facebook Flickr button: http://www.facebook.com/PAKPAC. Video and other post event information will be posted on PAKPAC website at www.pakpac.net in near future. See media coverage.

Event started with a tour of White House, Khizar Munir, an intern at White House, volunteered to lead the White House tour, his inside information was very helpful in understanding the history behind different White House Rooms. Former Congressman Jim Moody was quite helpful and instrumental in guiding the group through Capitol Hill tour. This followed a three hour panel session comprised of 4 panel groups. Following the panel session, the group travelled to Pakistan Embassy for dinner, where Salman Ahmad of Junoon entertained the group with his music and current social entrepreneurship efforts. DCM Mrs. Iffat Gardezi welcomed the group to Pakistan Embassy, followed by a welcome address by PAKPAC President Dr. Mohammed Suleman
PAKPAC Foundation plans to hold similar vents in other major cities in the next few months. Pls write ed@pakpac.net if you would like to hold a similar event in your city.

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The Pakistani American Public Affairs Committee (PAKPAC) is a nationwide, membership based, non-profit lobbying organization registered with the United States Federal Government. PAKPAC’s mission includes advancement and strengthening of U.S.-Pakistan relations. It is organized to be a unified voice on issues and concerns common to the Pakistani American community. PAKPAC’s focus includes an active environment to foster greater political and civic engagement amongst the Pakistani Americans. PAKPAC is also focused on collaborating with other regional and national Pakistani American organizations to ensue increased efficacy and reduced duplication of the stated goals. PAKPAC along with our affiliates is working to serve as a watch dog for inaccuracies and bias in media coverage about Pakistan and Pakistani Americans. We are also involved in educating media groups, journalists, politicians, academicians and members of think tanks about views of concern and importance to the Pakistani American community.

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