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February 2021
APF 2021 Retreat
APF hosted its annual retreat this month with members and special guests from across the United States. The virtual nature of this year's retreat didn't stop the APF community from continuing its important work of building bridges and empowering communities.
As our keynote speaker for the retreat, we hosted renowned contemporary miniatures artist Shahzia Sikander who engaged members in a discussion of her practice and the issues surrounding the preservation of cultural heritage.

You can watch the video of our discussion with Ms. Sikander below. We will be sharing more testimonials from the retreat in the coming weeks.
APF 2021 Strategic Framework Published
APF published its 2021 Strategic Framework which outlines its mission, objectives, programs, and issue areas for the upcoming year. This framework is the result of extensive discussions with the APF Board of Directors, Leadership Council, President's Circle, and community members.
APF Events Recap
Mistreating Cancer: Columbia University Professor and Oncologist Dr. Azra Raza engaged in conversation with APF President Shamila N. Chaudhary about her book The First Cell: And the Human Costs of Pursuing Cancer to the Last. Watch
Science Fiction in Pakistan: Watch a discussion with Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad, the founder and editor of the Islam and Sci-Fi project, and Usman Malik, critically acclaimed speculative fiction author. Watch
APF Report on Pakistani American Community Attitudes: Watch the launch of The Ties That Bind: A Study of Pakistani American Connectivity and Giving to Pakistan. Watch
U.S.-Pakistan Timeline Project
1990 - Implementation of U.S. Diversity Program

A new wave of Pakistani immigration to the United States began in 1990 with the implementation of the U.S. Diversity Program. This new pathway opened doors to the United States for a more socioeconomically diverse population of Pakistanis. View More on the Timeline

Your story is part of our collective history. Share your own experiences of migration to the United States or of visiting Pakistan by filling out a timeline entry.
If you like what APF is doing to share our community's authentic experiences and stories, then join us in creating a sustainable foundation to honor our heritage.


The APF Blog
Update on COVID-19 in Pakistan

This blog post by APF Pakistan Fellows Laiba Khan, Farva Batool, Daniel Waqar, and Roshan Chudhry provides an update on the tremendous healthcare, educational, political, and economic challenges facing Pakistan during the COVID-19 pandemic. This post is a follow-up to the article the fellows wrote in September 2020. Read More
Mentoring Matters
Give back to future leaders in the Pakistani American community by creating a mentor profile on the APF Connect mentorship platform.
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