By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada
Dallas: Leaders of two major Pakistani political parties, Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), along with other like-minded groups, have established a joint platform in Dallas to counter interference in Pakistani affairs by U.S. lawmakers and address anti-Pakistan propaganda. This platform has been named “Stand With Pakistan.”
During a collaborative meeting, participants agreed that the platform aims to rise above political divisions to advocate effectively for Pakistan. The leaders also decided to inform U.S. Congress members and senators about the realities of Pakistan, countering any misinformation or interference in Pakistan’s internal politics.
The meeting was attended by South Asia Democracy watch board member Fayyaz Hassan, Abid Malik, President of (PML-N) Azad Kashmir Overseas; Imtiaz Pirzada, Senior Vice President of PPP USA; Sabeel Abbasi, President of (PML-N) Texas; Aftab Siddiqui, President of Dallas Peace and Justice Center; Naeem Chaudhry; Amir Memon; Iftikhar Durpan; Ashfaq Chaudhry; and Muhammad A. Bhatti.
It was unanimously decided to hold a peaceful demonstration on December 8, 2024, from 2 PM to 4 PM at The Grassy Knoll (411 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75202) in Downtown Dallas. The protest will aim to voice concerns against U.S. Congress and Senate members who are interfering in Pakistani politics or presenting a distorted image of Pakistan.
Broad Goals of ‘Stand With Pakistan’
The leaders emphasized that the platform’s mission extends beyond this protest. Efforts will be made to mobilize patriotic Pakistanis across various U.S. states. The objective is to activate the Pakistani community to respond to anti-Pakistan propaganda and highlight the country’s true image.
Additionally, letters will be sent to the Foreign Relations Committees of the U.S. Congress and Senate to present factual information about Pakistan. The leaders of “Stand With Pakistan” pledged to make every effort to uphold Pakistan’s dignity and promote a positive image of the country in the United States.
