Urge Congress to Investigate the Biden Administration's Role in Removing Imran Khan from Power

Urge Congress to Investigate the Biden Administration’s Role in Removing Imran Khan from Power

Urge Congress to Investigate the Biden Administration's Role in Removing Imran Khan from Power

Recently, The Intercept, a US-based non-profit news organization, broke a story obtained from classified Pakistani diplomatic documents which describes how in 2022 the US State Department met with representatives of Pakistan’s embassy in DC and encouraged them to depose then Prime Minister Imran Khan.

PAKPAC is taking a leading role in condemning these efforts to remove Imran Khan and we are doing our part to encourage Congress to investigate America’s role in regime change in Pakistan.

Using our software which automatically finds and writes your member of Congress we implore you to write to your representative and urge them to investigate the Biden administration’s involvement in the regime change initiative in Pakistan.

Please write to your representative by clicking here.

PAKPAC State Chapter Spotlight: Alabama

PAKPAC State Chapter Spotlight: Alabama

PAKPAC State Chapter Spotlight: Alabama

The Alabama Pakistani-American community is raising its voice in Washington, DC, and we are proud to help them amplify their message with the formation of PAKPAC‘s Alabama Chapter.

The chair of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Mike Rodgers (R-AL), represents Alabama’s 3rd Congressional District, and his committee plays a key role in determining the tenor of the strategic US-Pakistan relationship. PAKPAC‘s Alabama chapter plans to hold a fundraiser with the Congressman in the coming months.

The Executive Board of the Alabama chapter includes the following community leaders. We thank them for the hard work and leadership that went into creating the chapter.

President – Dr. Abdul Ahad Kazi
Secretary – Dr. Aasim Sehbai
Treasurer – Mr. Tariq Siddiqui 

Congratulations Alabama Chapter members, your hard work has paid off and we can’t wait to see all that you can accomplish!

(Top Left) PAKPAC National Board Member Dr. Umar Farooq and Pennsylvania Pakistani-American community leader Dr. Imran Amir with Congresswoman Madeleine Dean. (Top Right) PAKPAC National Board Member Ijaz Chaudhry, Congresswoman Dean, and Dr. Farooq. (Bottom) Congresswoman Dean and Pennsylvania Pakistani-American youth leaders.

PAKPAC State Chapter Spotlight: Pennsylvania

(Top Left) PAKPAC National Board Member Dr. Umar Farooq and Pennsylvania Pakistani-American community leader Dr. Imran Amir with Congresswoman Madeleine Dean. (Top Right) PAKPAC National Board Member Ijaz Chaudhry, Congresswoman Dean, and Dr. Farooq. (Bottom) Congresswoman Dean and Pennsylvania Pakistani-American youth leaders.

(Top Left) PAKPAC National Board Member Dr. Umar Farooq and Pennsylvania Pakistani-American community leader Dr. Imran Amir with Congresswoman Madeleine Dean. (Top Right) PAKPAC National Board Member Ijaz Chaudhry, Congresswoman Dean, and Dr. Farooq. (Bottom) Congresswoman Dean and Pennsylvania Pakistani-American youth leaders.

PAKPAC is spotlighting some of our numerous state chapters and there is no better place to start than in Pennsylvania – the quintessential swing state which will play a decisive role in the upcoming 2024 election.

Since PAKPAC‘s founding in 1989 we have always had strong roots in Pennsylvania. These roots were permanently cemented this year through the founding of our Pennsylvania chapter, The founding of this chapter would not have been possible without the leadership of Pennsylvania Pakistani-American community leader Dr. Imran Amir.

PAKPAC has two key board members from Pennsylvania:

  • Ijaz Chaudhry, an accomplished lawyer and member of the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee who has devoted his law career to strengthening civil liberties for all Pennsylvanians.
  • Dr. Umar Farooq, board certified in internal medicine, is a Certified Medical Director, and Civil Surgeon for USCIS. Dr. Farooq was elected as a Member of the PA Democratic State Committee in May 2022 and is the Chairman of the PA Dems New Americans & Ethnic Coordinating Caucus.

PAKPAC also funds the campaigns of a large number of Congressional champions of the Pakistani-American community in Pennsylvania such as:

  • Senator Bob Casey (D-PA[Pictured below speaking at our 2019 Bipartisan Open House]

Senator Bob Casey (D-PA)

  • Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
  • Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA)
  • Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA[Learn more about her in our member of the week spotlight below]
  • Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA)
  • Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)
  • Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-PA)

In 2020 the election was in-part decided by the vote in Pennsylvania and many analysts expect it to be close again. PAKPAC‘s Pennsylvania chapter is perfectly situated to get out the Pakistani-American vote in a big way this 2024 and make our communities voice heard louder than ever.

We can’t wait to see what this chapter can accomplish!

Discussion with Congressman John James (R-MI) Recap

Discussion with Congressman John James (R-MI) Recap

Discussion with Congressman John James (R-MI) Recap

This past Friday PAKPAC’s Michigan chapter hosted Congressman John James (R-MI) at the home of PAKPAC National Board Secretary Uzma and Azhar Ali.

As late as Friday afternoon we were unsure if the event would even happen because of the hectic week in Congress with the ongoing battle for the Speaker of the House. Luckily, votes adjourned in the early afternoon and the Congressman was able to hop on a last minute flight making it back to Michigan in time for the event.

It was an incredible evening with a wide ranging discussion on topics ranging from the political situation in Pakistan to the ongoing battle for the Speaker of the House.

We extend a huge thank you to Uzma and Azhar for hosting us and thank you to all of our PAKPAC Michigan members who were able to attend.

Discussion with Congressman
John James (R-MI) Recap Discussion with Congressman
John James (R-MI) Recap Discussion with Congressman
John James (R-MI) Recap

Election 2024 Discussion with Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) Recap

Election 2024 Discussion with Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) Recap

Election 2024 Discussion with Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) Recap

Election 2024 Discussion with
Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) Recap

PAKPAC extends a huge thank you to Congresswoman Grace Meng and the 40+ PAKPAC members who joined us for this important discussion. Among the topics discussed were the upcoming election, the political situation in Pakistan and what the Congresswoman is doing to alleviate Democratic backsliding and human rights abuses through her position on the House Appropriations subcommittee for Foreign Operations, the unfolding situation with the Speaker of the House votes, and the crisis in Gaza.

It was an enlightening discussion and we hope you learned as much as we did. Stay tuned for more Election 2024 Zoom Discussions like this with PAKPAC champions as we continue to inch closer and closer to the next election.

Discussion with Congressman John James (R-MI) Recap

Discussion with Congressman John James (R-MI) Recap

Discussion with Congressman
John James (R-MI) Recap

This past Friday PAKPAC‘s Michigan chapter hosted Congressman John James (R-MI) at the home of PAKPAC National Board Secretary Uzma and Azhar Ali.

As late as Friday afternoon we were unsure if the event would even happen because of the hectic week in Congress with the ongoing battle for the Speaker of the House. Luckily, votes adjourned in the early afternoon and the Congressman was able to hop on a last minute flight making it back to Michigan in time for the event.

It was an incredible evening with a wide ranging discussion on topics ranging from the political situation in Pakistan to the ongoing battle for the Speaker of the House.

We extend a huge thank you to Uzma and Azhar for hosting us and thank you to all of our PAKPAC Michigan members who were able to attend.

Recap of Discussion with Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI)

Recap of Discussion with Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI)

Recap of Discussion with Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI)

This past weekend PAKPAC‘s Michigan Chapter hosted Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) for an intimate discussion at the home of Dr. Naeem and Hajra Ahmed. 

Among the topics the Congressman discussed with the group were, the current political situation in Pakistan, the upcoming 2024 election, freedom of speech, and the ongoing House budget and speaker battles. The group also discussed local Michigan issues such as the UAW strike, jobs, and the states importance in the coming election. 

The PAKPAC National Board extends a gracious thank you to Dr. Naeem and Hajra Ahmed for hosting us, and to all of the leaders who joined us for this important discussion. 

Welcoming PAKPAC's Alabama Chapter

Welcoming PAKPAC’s Alabama Chapter

Welcoming PAKPAC's Alabama Chapter

The PAKPAC National Board is pleased to announce the formation of PAKPAC‘s Alabama Chapter.

The Alabama Pakistani-American community is now raising its voice in Washingon, DC, and we are proud to help them amplify their message.

The Executive Board of the Alabama chapter includes the following community leaders:

President – Dr. Abdul Ahad Kazi
Secretary – Dr. Aasim Sehbai
Treasurer – Mr. Tariq Siddiqui 

Georgia Chapter Holds Event for Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA)

Georgia Chapter Holds Event for Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA)

Georgia Chapter Holds Event for Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA)

This past weekend members of PAKPAC’s Georgia Chapter hosted Congressman Rich McCormick (R-GA) at the home of Dr. Sadiq and Ambreen Sohani.

During this intimate discussion Georgia Chapter members had candid conversations with the Congressman on the topics of the US-Pakistan relationship and Pakistan’s long history as a US ally, and the state of human rights/democracy in Pakistan.

We look forward to working closely with the Congressman and hope to host him again in the near future.

PAKPAC Texas Chapter Hosts Congressman Keith Self (R-TX) of House Foreign Affairs Committee

PAKPAC Texas Chapter Hosts Congressman Keith Self (R-TX) of House Foreign Affairs Committee

PAKPAC Texas Chapter Hosts Congressman Keith Self (R-TX) of House Foreign Affairs Committee

PAKPAC’s Texas Chapter met with Congressman Keith Self of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. During the discussion PAKPAC members briefed the Congressman on the current situation in Pakistan and the historically fruitful relationship between the US & Pakistan.