“Pakistani Canadians should get involved in mainstream Canada to work on the issues affecting them in their adopted land” said Tariq Azim Khan while addressing Pakistani Canadian community at Calgary, says a press release received here today from Ottawa.
He laid the foundation stone for a Pakistani Community Center at Calgary. The Community Centre will be built on an area of 10 acres land which has already been bought by the Community by raising funds from amongst the Community.
The High Commissioner stressed on the community to devise a strategy to introduce Pakistan’s rich and diverse cultural values to the Canadians and to promote understanding and goodwill for our community and social values.
He said that the construction of community center will bring entire community together to address serious issues facing the community at large and promote understating and positive relations through holding of seminars, conventions and cultural events. He said that community can play a vital role in building a lasting bridge between Pakistan and Canada.
He appreciated the generosity of the community for raising sufficient funds for this purpose and hoped that new building will be true reflection of the Pakistani architecture and culture.
Mr. Habib Abdullah, President of the PCA Calgary and Mr. Irfan Sabir, Provincial Minister of Pakistani origin also spoke on the occasion.
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