Pakistan Heritage Day marked at Gracie Mansion, New York

Celina Ali

Islamabad: Pakistan Heritage Day was marked at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the Mayor of New York City.

Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad in his address commended the role of Pakistani community in strengthening Pakistan-U.S relations. He reiterated that Pakistan is fully capable of defending its sovereignty while continuing to work for peace, progress, and mutual cooperation with the international community.

The Consul General of Pakistan in New York, Aamer Ahmed Atozai in his remarks on the occasion expressed appreciation to Mayor Eric Adams for recognizing the contributions of the Pakistani-American community and for celebrating Pakistan Heritage Day. He underscored that Pakistan’s heritage is not only rooted in its independence in 1947 but also in its ancient civilizations, pluralistic traditions, and cultural richness that continue to inspire the world

Mayor Eric Adams praised the Pakistani-American community’s outstanding contributions to New York City’s social, cultural, and economic life. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the city’s engagement with all global communities, including the vibrant Pakistani diaspora.