Coalition hailed for uniting Pakistani students in USA

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan paid tribute to the Pakistani Students Association Coalition for uniting Pakistani student associations under one umbrella.

In his virtual address with students from 15 leading U.S. universities and colleges, he lauded the coalition’s efforts in fostering broader community of Pakistani students.

The coalition represents a diverse array of renowned U.S. educational institutes, including Brooklyn, Queens, Hunter College, Baruch College, City College, Columbia University, Harvard University, UC Berkeley, Swarthmore College, Minerva University, Syracuse University, among others.

Emphasizing the goal of excelling in academic pursuits, Mr Khan asked the students to engage with the rich educational environment both on and off-campus. 

He also stressed the need to counter misperceptions about Pakistan and its people, adding it was the responsibility of each student to work as an ambassador in their environment and social groups.

The ambassador briefed the students about the Pak-US relations, highlighting various areas of cooperation, including trade ties and efforts to tap the economic potential of the relationship.