New York: US state of New York and Sindh will take first step towards entering into long-lasting sister-state initiative. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori will meet New York State Assembly Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos to formally start process of this engagement.

Sister-state initiative is promoted by American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee (APPAC) Chairman Dr Ijaz Ahmad who enjoys close ties to Republicans and Democrats alike. He is hosting Governor Tessori and Ramos in City of New York. On Friday, APPAC had reached out to Ramos and asked him to present resolution in State Assembly declaring Sindh province and New York as sister-State. Ramos, longtime friend of Dr Ahmad, “Graciously agreed” to suggestion.

Now, roadmap of this engagement will be discussed when Sindh Governor and New York State Assembly Deputy Speaker meet over working brunch.

New York state delegation will visit Karachi to meet members of Sindh Assembly. Aim is to zoom in to areas of mutual interest. Capital of New York is considered economic hub of America and Karachi undisputedly enjoys status of “Wallet or lifeline of Pakistan”. “City of lights” and “Big Apple” equally offer cosmopolitan life to all. Both New York City and Karachi boast of their beautiful beaches. Hence, they are real tourist attraction.  After creation of Pakistan, Karachi had served as first capital of newly formed country from 1947-1959. Strangely, New York City had also enjoyed same status, much earlier from 1785 until 1790.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 01 2023

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