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January 2020
APF Report Launch:
A Study of Pakistani American Connectivity
and Giving to Pakistan
The Ties That Bind is one of the first ever in-depth studies of the Pakistani American community's connectivity to Pakistan; of the causes and issues to which Pakistani Americans give; and of the concerns and obstacles related to giving back to Pakistan.

The report will be of interest to policymakers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, non-profit organizations, and community members who seek to better understand how the Pakistani American community can positively shape socio-economic development in Pakistan.
Join us Feb 3 @ 4pm EST for the report launch.
APF is Growing
Introducing Our New Hire:
Event and Programs Manager Seyhr Qayum
"As a strong believer in the power of intercultural collaboration and dialogue, I'm incredibly excited to join the American Pakistan Foundation. I see my role as APF's Events and Programs Manager as an opportunity to contribute to the expansion of a space that allows for innovation, empowerment, and engagement within the American Pakistani community."
U.S.-Pakistan Timeline Project
Early Immigration from South Asia to the United States: Immigration from Pakistan to the United States began as early as the 19th century. Punjabi tradesmen skilled in irrigation came from what was then northwestern India for work in California, Oregon, and Washington. For most, the journey to the United States began in Canada. As then-citizens of the British empire, it was easiest for South Asians to obtain initial passage to other British territories like Canada. 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.
Film Screening of I'll Meet You There
Feb 4 @ 8:30 pm EST

APF is proud to be a sponsor a screening of the film I'll Meet You There, a modern and moving portrait of three generations of a Muslim-American family.

The film, produced by filmmaker Iram Parveen Bilal, follows Majeed, a Chicago policeman, and his teenage daughter Dua, a gifted ballerina, who are unexpectedly visited by Baba, Majeed’s long-estranged father from Pakistan. 

The February 4 screening will be followed by an opportunity to watch and listen to performances from artists including dance and music from Farah Yasmeen Shaikh, the choreographer and dancer in the film who also plays Dua's mother. 
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

Learn about the history of the first American Embassy in Pakistan and the modernist vision of the American architects who designed it. This is a guest blog post by APF Leadership Council member Fareed Zaman. 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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