Pakistani Americans an asset, binding force in Pak-US ties: Masood Khan

WASHINGTON, Sep 04 (SABAH): Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Sardar Muhammad Masood Khan has appealed to Pakistani-American community to wholeheartedly contribute in flood relief operations in Pakistan. He said vibrant, successful Pakistani diaspora is a dependable asset and binding force between the two countries. Emphasizing their role in solidifying bonds of friendship between Pakistan and the United States, he said “Pakistani diaspora is the connective tissue between the two countries and doctors are the core of that community.”

Sardar Masood Khan made these remarks at the Annual Retreat of Dow Graduate Association of North America (DOGANA) in Washington, D.C., which was attended by prominent physicians and doctors from the United States and Canada.

He urged Pakistani-American physicians to come forward and play their role in the national development of Pakistan. He particularly urged the youth to take lead in lifting the profile of growing Pakistani diaspora in the United States and assured them of Embassy’s continued cooperation.

Speaking on the occasion, Pak Envoy apprised the audience of the widespread destruction caused by the unprecedented floods in Pakistan and the requirements for assistance for the rehabilitation of the affected people and infrastructure. Highlighting that Pakistani diaspora in the United States has always been at the forefront in helping their brother and sisters in Pakistan, recalling their contribution in past calamities of the 2005 earthquake and 2010 floods, he said “The country has not forgotten your timely support and generous philanthropy.”

The Ambassador also apprised the audience about the ongoing processes for continued placement of Pakistani doctors in the United States and assured them complete cooperation and support.

Ambassador Masood Khan appreciated President and leadership of DOGANA for their contribution.

While appreciating the role and support of Ambassador Masood Khan, President of DOGANA thanked Pak Ambassador and the Embassy for their proactive role in engaging the community.

DOGANA is associated with APPNA (Association of Physicians of Pakistani Decent of North America) and consist of alumni of Dow University of Health Sciences residing in North America.