""Honored guest, honorees, children, ladies and gentlemen, it is a tremendous honor for me being a president for the civic association for the last 25 years," "The association was formed by some great friends... We all had a vision that we want to form something which will be great for the coming generation[s] of us, and will continue to make sure the cultural, religious value, of our institution, our organization will continue.""
""Pakistan gave us our roots, heritage, culture, resilience. America gave us wings, freedom, opportunity and a future for our children. And here in Staten Island, we stand at a crossroads of both. Pakistani Americans are entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers, neighbors and friends," "This afternoon is not just about Pakistan or America. It's about building bridges. It's about unity. When we stand together, there is no 'them' or 'us.' It's just us.""
Hundreds of Staten Islanders gathered at Snug Harbor Cultural Center to celebrate Pakistan's 78th independence and the 25th anniversary of the Pakistani Civic Association of Staten Island. Dr. Mohammad Khalid, the association's president, said he felt honored after 25 years of leadership and noted founders envisioned an enduring institution to preserve cultural and religious values for future generations. The celebration blended American and Pakistani culture with food, live performances, and strong communal bonds. Harris Khan emphasized Pakistani roots and American opportunity, called for unity and bridge-building, and the ceremony honored achievements including Asim Rehman's appointment to the NYC OATH court and an excellence award.
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