On Appointment of Mr. Sada Cumber as Presidential Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Conference.

Feb 28th, 2008 Maryland; The Pakistani-American Public Affairs Committee welcomes the announcement of Mr. Sada Cumber's appointment as the Presidential Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Conference.

PAKPAC  feels that this is a critical time when there need to be multiple mechanisms to help build a better understanding between the Islamic world and the United States. While Mr. Cumber's presence should help various representatives from the Muslim majority countries better understand the United States is a friend, it would also help our President understand the concerns of the Muslim majority countries.

Mr. Cumber has an important job, and will serve to complement the US policies towards the Muslim majority countries in changing the misconceptions that may exist. PAKPAC supports initiatives where the Pakistani American community members can help build bridges and help clear misconceptions about United States and Pakistan to the people of the respective countries.

The Pakistani American Public Affairs Committee (PAKPAC) is a nationwide, membership based, non-profit lobbying organization registered with the United States Federal Government. PAKPAC’s mission includes advancement and strengthening of U.S.-Pakistan relations. It is organized to be a unified voice on issues and concerns common to the Pakistani American community. PAKPAC’s focus includes an active environment to foster greater political and civic engagement amongst the Pakistani Americans. PAKPAC is also focused on collaborating with other regional and national Pakistani American organizations to ensue increased efficacy and reduced duplication of the stated goals. PAKPAC along with our affiliates is working to serve as a watch dog for inaccuracies and bias in media coverage about Pakistan and Pakistani Americans. We are also involved in educating media groups, journalists, politicians, academicians and members of think tanks about views of concern and importance to the Pakistani American community.