Maryland Governor praises role of Pakistani Americans in US development

WASHINGTON: The Governor of Maryland State, Larry Hogan has praised the positive role being played by the Pakistani American residents of Maryland in the state economy and society in a meeting with Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry.

The conversation was held on the sideline of a community event in the city of Baltimore on Sunday organized the United Maryland Muslim Council (UMMC).

A large number of organizations and individuals performing exemplary community service were recognized and presented awards.

These included a number of prominent Pakistani Americans.

Apart from the Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Congressmen Rep. Andre Carson, Rep. John Sarbanes and Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger and several others were also present.

In his remarks, the Ambassador said it was a matter of great pride to see so many Pakistani Americans were doing well and contributing to the development of their home state Maryland as well as the United States.

During the event, Ambassador Chaudhry met several other US dignitaries who attended the event including Sen. Van Hollen, Rep. Carson, Rep. Ruppersberger, UMMC President Rizwan Siddiqi, an American of Pakistani origin.