March 8th, 2008: Pakistani American Public Affairs Committees condemns the suicide bombings terrorizing the people of Pakistan. In the last few weeks there have been many suicide attacks on the lives of the law enforcement agencies as well as the innocent people of Pakistan. These actions are of grave concern to the Pakistani American community. Our prayers are with the victims and their families affected by the senseless killing.

We ask the people of Pakistan to unite to free Pakistan from this menace of terrorism and homicidal bombings. While there are political issues that need to resolved in different parts of Pakistan, use of extreme measures and such violent actions takes away from any moral justification of any cause.

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.