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In
1994 PAC Undertook a Kashmir project, which produced a book: Kashmir a
happy valley, a valley of death by professor William Baker. This led to
many resolutions of the US congress on Kashmir and India-Pakistan
conflict. PAC raised $100k for the publication of this book that exposed
the heinous crimes and atrocities of the Indian security forces on the
defenseless people of Kashmir.
In 1995 PAC Coordinated a campaign for the exchange of the brown amendment in
the
US senate in which doing so
relaxed sanctions on the arms & military technical aid.
PAC has showed its muscles through its members voting to help and support
pro-Pakistan capitates running for the elected office and to oppose, counter
and even help replace anti-Pakistani and radical congressional leaders with
friendly ones.
Subsequent to the nuclear tests in may 1998, PAC held effective meetings with
high level state department officials and top Pakistani leadership for cooling
off the reaction and creating understanding of
Pakistan position, as it was forced
by
India to give a tit for tat.
Worked hard and successfully lobbied along with other organizations for partial
removal of sanctions against Pakistan in October.
Successfully reverted the anti-Pakistan propaganda of the Indian lobby during
and after the hijacking drama in January 2000.
In the middle of July, the friends of
Pakistan in the
US congress thwarted
the terrorism hearing focused on
Pakistan by urging the committee to
look at terrorism as a regional issue & also look into state terrorism of
India in
Kashmir.
Organized as well as co-sponsored seminars, workshops, and conferences on
important issues and leadership training in various cities of US and
Pakistan.
Promoted relations between the US and Pakistani think tanks to contribute
to more effective policy formation for better US-Pakistani relations and
overall development of Pakistan.
PAC supported President Musharraf’s resolve to US led coalition in war against
terrorism and operation in
Afghanistan. It interacted with the
US administration,
legislation and think tanks to reward
Pakistan for its courage’s stand
and yet another solid proof of
Pakistan’s loyalty toward
United States.
During the current INS/NSEERS (national security eatery exit registration
system) crises where
Pakistan was among 18 countries
whose nationals in the
US were required mandatory
INS registration. PAC mobilized its local members comments in major cities
through out the
United States providing guidance, legal
& moral support to avoid panic in the community. It’s close working
relations with ACLU, national and regional chapters paid off in a great way.
ACLU provide pro-bono legal services to our community members and also provided
education through radio talk shows and town hall meetings. PAC kept close
contact with INS directors in different cities and arranged town hall meetings
with local community organizations first orientations , education and
understanding. PAC is proud of the fact that its member organization did a
fantastic job in this crisis situation and made this process less painful than
expected and help was there through out this ordeal. Last but not least
our Pakistani embassy under the leadership of ambassador Qazi, did a fairly
good job of giving hope and solace to the community. He Quoted as saying:
We are with you don’t you worry or panic”. Embassy set up a hotline for help
and sent its officials to different cities to gather data and make sure
Pakistani are treated well in the lock-ups. They also coordinated their efforts
with the local community organizations and the ambassador traveled to almost
every city where there was significant amount of Pakistani Americans".
Contributed to effective coverage in the print and electronic media on issues
and views important and beneficial to
Pakistan and Pakistani Americans.
Institutionalized PAC annual summit on “Pak-American friendship” in
Washington,
DC and also in
Islamabad,
Pakistan. PAC will continue to
build & improve upon these healthy traditions.
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