Chicago, 26 August 2022 (TDI): Pakistan’s Consul General in Chicago, Tariq Karim met the State Representative of Illinois, Denyse Wang Stoneback on Thursday.
During their meeting, the Representative presented a proclamation for Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day on behalf of the Illinois House of Representatives.
CG Tariq Karim was delighted to receive IL State Rep Ms. Denyse Stoneback. She presented a proclamation from IL House of Representatives on #PakistanAt75. CG, while thanking IL House leadership for this gesture, said that this represented strong bonds of friendship bet two people pic.twitter.com/Dd3tZWqYjf
— Pakistan Consulate General Chicago (@PakinChicago) August 24, 2022
Remarks of Officials
Consul General Tariq expressed his gratitude to the leadership of Illinois for congratulating Pakistan on its 75th Independence Day. Moreover, he said that the proclamation represented the strong bond between the people of Pakistan and the US.
The State Representative of Illinois also expressed her pleasure in meeting the Consul General. She extended her felicitations to Pakistan on its 75th Independence Day.
It was a honor to meet with the Consul General of Pakistan in Chicago – @PakinChicago to celebrate Pakistan’s independence and to discuss the success of the Pakistani community both in Chicago and throughout Illinois. pic.twitter.com/VL245BoE2c
— Representative Denyse Stoneback (@DenyseStoneback) August 25, 2022
Moreover, she also highlighted the success of the Pakistani community in Chicago as well as Illinois.
Pakistan in Chicago
The Pakistani community is one of the largest communities that have settled in different cities in the US.
Moreover, Pakistanis have established many social and cultural institutions in Chicago. With the city’s greater Islamic community, Pakistanis have helped establish mosques and Islamic schools in and around Chicago, including the Islamic Foundation.
Recently, the Pakistani community in Chicago observed an annual parade at Devon avenue around the Muhammad Ali Jinnah way in Chicago. The parade was part of the community’s celebrations for Pakistan’s 75th Independence Way.
🇵🇰🇺🇸 community in #Chicago org a Parade at Devon Ave to celebrate 75th Anniversary of Independence Day of 🇵🇰. CG Tariq Karim led the Parade.
Video recap.
🎬⬇️#75thPayKuchKhaas #PakistanAt75 #PakUSAt75 @ForeignOfficePk @PkPublicDiplo @Masood__Khan @appcsocialmedia @WorldPTV pic.twitter.com/Wi97HJ8YSd— Pakistan Consulate General Chicago (@PakinChicago) August 14, 2022
Previous Meetings
As a Pakistani diplomat in the US, the Consul General of Chicago attends many events and meetings to increase Pakistan’s partnership with different sectors of the country.
Recently, Consul General Tariq attended a literary event, Nuskhah e Dard e Ishq. The event was organized by Urdu Institute in the US in collaboration with Sabeel Center.
CG Tariq Karim attended an event org by Urdu Institute. The program featuring Dr. Marcia Hermansen, Dir of IWS at Loyola University was attended by a large # of people. In his remarks, CG highlighted role of scholars in promoting harmony & understanding amongst 🌎civilizations. pic.twitter.com/Nw3A7uqy2G
— Pakistan Consulate General Chicago (@PakinChicago) August 24, 2022
During his remarks, the Consul General highlighted the importance of harmony between civilizations. Moreover, he appreciated the role of scholars in strengthening this understanding between civilizations.
