In the United States, Texas House of Representatives has adopted two landmark resolutions recognizing 23rd March 2023 as ‘Pakistan Day’ and 20th March 2023 as ‘Pakistan Day of Action at the State Capitol’.

The historic resolutions were introduced by two prominent Texan representatives of Pakistani descent Suleman Lalani and Salman Bhojani with the support of the American lawmakers.

Consul General Abrar Hussain Hashmi was also present on the occasion.

Texas is the second largest state of the U.S. both in area as well as population.

Resolution 581 of the Texas Assembly introduced by Representative Suleman Lalani and adopted by the House on 20 March 2023 stated that Pakistan Day “provides the opportunity to recognize the societal, religious, linguistic, and economic contributions of the people and families who have immigrated to Texas from Pakistan.”

It further stated that the success of Texas has been bolstered by Pakistanis and Pakistani-Texans through their professional work, cultural background, and values of peace and prosperity. “Today, the State of Texas joins Pakistanis in celebrating Pakistan Day and in promoting diversity, inclusion, education, and the appreciation of Pakistani culture and the Pakistani community residing in our state.”

Resolution 600, introduced by Representative Salman Bhojani, recognizes Pakistan Day of Action at the State Capitol on 20th March and highlights close cooperative relationship between Pakistan and Texas in a range of mutually beneficial fields including trade, energy, education and cultural exchanges.

Appreciating rich human potential of the country, especially its youth cohort, the Resolution states that “Texas businesses can utilize the country's highly skilled young professionals to advance the state's economy, particularly in the information technology and biotech industries.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan, during a telephonic conversation with Representative Lalani, said the two lawmakers had made Pakistan proud and done a great service to strengthen Pak-US relations.  He said the two resolutions would provide momentum to the efforts to promote people to people ties between Texas and Pakistan.

Speaking on the occasion, Representative Suleman Lalani briefed him about the resolutions and the efforts being made to project soft power of the country. He said that by projecting our true image, norms and values, we are endeavoring to bridge the gap between the communities and countries.

Ambassador Khan appreciated the efforts being made to strengthen the existing relationship and encouraged Representative Lalani and his peers to visit Pakistan along with entrepreneurs and academics to introduce them to real Pakistan.

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