FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Feb 24th, 2008 Maryland; The Pakistani-American Public Affairs Committee has initiated the outreach process to the registered Pakistani-American voters in Texas and Ohio.

According to PAKPACs data estimate, there are about 18,000 registered voters of Pakistani heritage in Ohio and about 41,000 registered voters in the state of Texas .

The Committee has initiated discussions and management strategies to effectively get the vote out on important primary elections on March 4th in States of Texas and Ohio. We feel that these voters will serve as the difference between the winner and the loser of the elections on the primary day.

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