Pakistani and American flags fluttered at New York’s Madison Avenue as a large number of people to celebrate the 33rd Pakistan Day parade, with Ambassador Aizaz Chaudhry applauding the community’s role as bridge between the two countries.
The event, marking the 70 years of Independence of Pakistan, was organized by Syed Hamim and other Pakistani Americans with the help from the staff of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.
On the occasion, the Ambassador congratulated the organizers and the participants on the 70th year of celebration of Pakistan’s independence and for the beautifully arranged show involving national songs by popular singers, colorful and thematic floats, and food stalls.
Ambassador Chaudhry recognized the valuable role being played by Pakistani diaspora as a bridge between Pakistan and the United States.
He expressed his confidence that Pakistani-American youth would contribute to the further deepening of Pakistan-US friendship in the years ahead.
Pakistani origin officers of New York Police Department (NYPD) joined the Ambassador to cut the Independence Day cake. The event was attended by a large number of people singing and chanting ‘Jeway Jeway Pakistan’ and other national songs. The organizers thanked the Ambassador for joining them in celebrating their national day.
The gathering is considered as one of the largest of Pakistani Americans in United States.
