New York: Prof. Dr. Gholam Mujtaba, Chairman of the Pakistan Policy Institute USA (PPI-USA), senior Republican leader in the United States, and prominent Pakistani American scholar, addressed a distinguished gathering hosted jointly by the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations and the Pakistan Consulate New York.
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The high-profile event brought together diplomats, community leaders, academics, and members of the Pakistani diaspora to discuss regional developments, Pakistan’s diplomatic role, and the significance of Maarka-e-Haq.
The program began with a welcome address by Aamer Ahmed Atozai, followed by a keynote speech delivered by Senator Rana Mahmood ul Hassan. The concluding remarks on Maarka-e-Haq were presented by Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad.
During his address, Dr. Mujtaba praised the courage, professionalism, and resilience of the Pakistan Armed Forces for successfully repelling aggression against Pakistan during Maarka-e-Haq. He stated that the country’s military leadership demonstrated exceptional strategic capability, discipline, and determination in safeguarding Pakistan’s sovereignty and national dignity.
Dr. Mujtaba paid special tribute to Syed Asim Munir, stating that his leadership during the conflict earned widespread recognition and heroic commendation. He noted that former U.S. President Donald J. Trump acknowledged Field Marshal Asim Munir’s responsible military leadership and his role in maintaining regional stability during a sensitive period in South Asia.
He also appreciated the efforts of Senator Rana Mahmood ul Hassan for effectively presenting Pakistan’s perspective before the Pakistani diaspora and friends of Pakistan in the United States. According to Dr. Mujtaba, the Senator played a key role in strengthening U.S.–Pakistan relations, promoting parliamentary diplomacy, and fostering mutual understanding between the two nations at a critical geopolitical moment.
Highlighting the longstanding relationship between Pakistan and the United States, Dr. Mujtaba remarked that Pakistan has consistently remained a trusted strategic partner of the United States under successive Republican administrations. Speaking as a Pakistani American and Republican leader, he pledged his continued support for stronger bilateral ties rooted in mutual respect, peace, economic cooperation, and regional stability.
He further emphasized that Pakistan is increasingly emerging as an influential diplomatic player on the global stage and expressed confidence that the country’s institutional stability and strategic vision would accelerate economic growth and national prosperity in the years ahead.
Dr. Mujtaba concluded his remarks by thanking the Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the United Nations and the Pakistan Consulate in New York for providing him the opportunity to address such a distinguished forum. He also commended Pakistani diplomats for their dedicated service and efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s image internationally.
