WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s ambassador to United States Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry has underscored that Pakistan has turned the corner in the fight against terrorism, and markedly improved security situation in the Country has resulted in fast-paced economic growth.
While addressing to a large gathering of spirited Pakistani-Americans who attended 31st Annual Pakistani Festival held at Bull Run Park, Virginia, the envoy said that this situation has led to boosting the confidence of investors from all over the world as today’s Pakistan offers the most investor friendly climate.
Chaudhry said that as a result of remarkable transformation which is underway, the Country is fast-becoming a modern and dynamic state with an enormous potential for social and economic development.
The ambassador extended heartfelt greetings to all those who had come to celebrate the 70th Independence Anniversary of Pakistan.
“We all are proud of our accomplishments as a nation over a period of last 70 years,” he said.
The ambassador recalled how Pakistan effectively overcame the economic and security challenges when it started its life in 1947 and has come a long way. He said that today Pakistan stands tall in the comity of nations as a strong, proud and sovereign Country.
The Pakistani envoy hoped that after completion of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and all the other connectivity projects in Pakistan, we would achieving the Quaid-e-Azam’s vision for making Pakistan a ”pivot of the world”.
Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry urged Pakistani American community, particularly the second generation young Pakistanis to play their role in the mainstream American polity with more vigour and strength.
Commenting on Annual Pakistan festival, the ambassador said that the Pakistan Festival USA has become an annual fixture in the past 30 years and is rightfully acknowledged as a leading South Asian Festival in the United States. The festival symbolizes the love of Pakistani community for their Country of heritage, Pakistan, he said.
The envoy also commended the efforts of the members of the Pakistan Festival Committee to bring the richness and diversity of Pakistan’s culture to American audiences.
