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Work in 2025

Ali Rashid Honored at Pakistan Day Celebration at Pakistan Consulate

Mar 25

 APAG President Ali Rashid honored at Pakistan Consulate NYC, shares message of unity and empowerment on Pakistan Day....

NY Proclaims Pakistan Heritage Day with Historic Resolutions

Mar 23

NYS Assembly adopted two resolutions, March 23, 2025, as “Pakistan-American Heritage Day”...

APAG Cares Annual Ramadan Food Drive

Feb 28

APAG Cares conducted its annual Ramadan Food Drive on Friday at Allama Iqbal Avenue in Richmond Hill, Queens...

APAG President Ali Rashid met the Prime Minister of Pakistan

Feb 22

Ali Rashid met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Shehbaz Sharif at the PM house in Islamabad...

Song Watan: Gilgit-Baltistan Culture Event

Feb 08

Gilgit-Baltistan Culture Celebration Featuring CM Haji Gulbar Khan, Consul General Aamer Ahmed Atozai...

APAG Cares Annual Winter Clothing Drive

Jan 17

APAG Cares along with Councilmember Linda Lee conducted its annual winter clothing drive at the Islamic Foundation...

APAG President Ali Rashid Completed the FBI Citizens Academy

Jan 15

Congratulations to APAG President Ali Rashid for completing the FBI Citizens Academy...

Work in 2024

APAG Cares Holiday Toy Drive

Dec 19

APAG Cares along with Assemblymember David Weprin office joined to  distribute toys for the holiday season to kids who are admitted at  Jamaica Hospital...

APAG Cares annual Halal Thanksgiving Drive

Nov 27

APAG  Cares conducted its annual Halal Thanksgiving Drive at Allama Iqbal  Avenue in Richmond Hill, Queens...

Ali Rashid attended SBA business roundtable

Nov 13

APAG President Ali Rashid was invited for a Roundtable business discussion with SBA Deputy commissioner Dilawar Syed...

Pakistani Ambassador Visits New York, Meets U.S. Officials

Nov 04

Pakistan  Ambassador to USA Hon. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh and Consul General of Pakistan to New York Hon. Aamer Ahmed Atozai visited APAG President Ali Rashid home...

Pakistan Ambassador and Consul General visited Allama Iqbal Avenue

Nov 03

Pakistan Ambassador to the USA Hon. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh and Consul General of Pakistan to New York Hon. Aamer Ahmed Atozai visited Allama Iqbal Avenue...

Get out the Vote (GOTV) event with Congressmembers

Oct 30

APAG Get out the Vote (GOTV) event with Congressmember Tom Suozzi, Senator John Liu and Assemblymember David Weprin...

Grandson of Allama Iqbal visited Allama Iqbal Avenue

Oct 09

Senator Walid Iqbal (Grandson of Allama Iqbal) visited Allama Iqbal Avenue in Queens, New York...

3rd annual Pakistan Flag Raising Ceremony in Bowling Green

Aug 14

APAG  under the leadership of its President Ali Rashid conducted the 3rd annual Pakistan Flag Raising Ceremony in Bowling Green...

Independence Day at Queens Borough Hall

Aug 13

Pakistan Independence Day Program hosted by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards at Queens Borough Hall. The American Pakistani...

Eid Al Adha Food Drive

June 14

APAG  Cares conducted its annual Eid Al Adha Food Drive at Allama Iqbal  Avenue in Queens, New York. APAG Cares team distributed food items...

Pakistan Cricket team at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium

Jun 11

APAG team supported the Pakistan Cricket team at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium...

APAG President recognized

May 07

APAG President Ali Rashid for being recognized as one of the top Asian American leaders in New York by City...

APAG team met with Adeel Mangi

Apr 15

APAG team met with Adeel Mangi, a Pakistani-American lawyer nominated to serve as a United States circuit judge...

APAG made history

Mar 20

APAG passed a Resolution in the New York State Assembly and Senate to proclaim March 23 as Pakistani American Heritage Month and...

APAG Cares annual Ramadan Food Drive

Mar 08

APAG Cares conducted its annual  Ramadan Food Drive at Allama Iqbal Avenue in Richmond Hill, Queens...

APAG President Ali Rashid honored

Mar 07

APAG President, Ali Rashid on being honored at the first ever Pakistani Heritage Month celebrations by PALS and NYPD...

APAG collaborated with Columbia PSA for the SOCH 2024 Conference

Feb 17

APAG collaborated with Columbia PSA for the SOCH 2024 Conference on “A Sustainable Future: Pakistan and Climate Crisis”...

APAG Cares Winter Clothing Drive at Muslim Center

Feb 09

The drive was held with the goal of keeping our community warm. APAG Cares team distributed new jackets, blazers, socks, gloves, scarves and hats...

APAG was invited by the FBI to a Muslim Community Engagement Council

Feb 07

uring this discussion, many issues were raised, especially in regards to the upsurge seen in hate crimes recently...

Participated at the NYIC’s 2024 Member Congress Conference in Albany

Jan 26

APAG members participated in educational workshops, campaign strategy sessions, networking, and legislative visits with State lawmakers to advocate...

APAG was invited by Mayor Eric Adams Office at the City Hall

Jan 21

APAG was invited by Mayor Eric Adams Office at the City Hall for a press conference to support our brothers and sisters in blue...

Distributed toys at children's shelter

Jan 08

APAG Cares along with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) team joined to distribute toys at a families with children shelter in  Brooklyn, New York...

Work in 2023

APAG Cares hosted its annual Halal Thanksgiving Drive

Nov 23

Over 300 Halal Turkeys, chickens and food supplies were distributed to the community. Thank you to Queens Borough President Donovan Richards,  Assemblymember David Weprin

APAG attends the Asian American & Pacific Islander Leaders summit

Nov 02

APAG  was invited to attend Asian American & Pacific Islander leaders  summit at Capitol Hill, Washington DC. It was great meeting Senator  Kirsten Gillibrand, Mazie Hirono, Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies... 

Senior journalist Suhail Warraich visited Allama Iqbal Avenue in New York

Oct 09

Senior journalist Suhail Warraich, Aik Din Geo Kay Sath from Pakistan visited  Allama Iqbal Avenue in New York and appreciated APAG President Ali  Rashid for all the work he has been doing for the community...

APAG attended a reception for Assemblymember Nader Sayegh

Sep 28

Attended a reception for Assemblymember Nader Sayegh. Also, the APAG team discussed with State Senator Majority leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins about upcoming APAG initiatives to advocate for the community...

APAG meeting with Elizabeth Horst

Sep 13

Meeting with the Department of State Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs  Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Horst. The meeting aimed to foster collaboration and advance shared objectives for a positive outlook...

Back 2 School Drive

Aug 31

conducted a Back to School Drive at Thomas Edison High School in Queens. APAG Cares team distributed free backpacks and school supplies to children...

A second Pakistan Flag raising ceremony at Bowling Green Park

Aug 16

APAG along with NYC Mayor Eric Adams and other community organizations organized a second Pakistan Flag raising ceremony at  Bowling Green Park...

"Allama Iqbal Avenue” street co-naming

Aug 06

Historic “Allama Iqbal Avenue” street co-naming in Queens, New York by APAG. The street co-naming happened at the corner of 101 Avenue and 109 Street in Richmond Hill

Eid-ul-Adha Community Food Drive

Jun 26

APAG Cares conducted its annual Eid-Ul-Adha Community Food Drive on Monday in Richmond Hill, Queens

Professional Networking Seminar

May 06

APAG hosted first of a kind professional  networking seminar event by bringing professionals and youth together to learn, connect and network...

Ramadan Food Drive

Mar 24

APAG  Cares team distributed Ramadan essential food items like Atta, Rice,  Chana, Dall, Besan, Tea Bag, Dates, Rooh Afza, Sawiyan, fruits...

Designate March 23 as Pakistan Day in the US

Mar 23

APAG submitted a resolution in the United States Congress to designate March  23, as ‘‘Pakistan Day” in the United States of America...

Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital Fundraiser Gala

Mar 19

APAG team members contributed, participated and volunteered for Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital fundraiser gala...

Beacon of the Community award by ICNA Relief

Mar 15

APAG President Ali Rashid presented with the Beacon of the Community award by ICNA Relief for APAG's community work

Meeting with Senator Schumer

Mar 03

Senator Schumer affirmed the desire to further strengthen Pakistan-U.S. bilateral ties in various dimensions...

Winter Clothing Drive

Feb 10

APAG Cares team distributed new jackets, blazers, socks, gloves and hats to the community...

Immigrant Heritage Plaza

Jan 19

APAG attended the renaming of Bowling Green Park’s Plaza to Immigrant Heritage Plaza...

Attended State Address

Jan 10

New York Governor Kathy Hochul's first state of the State address at the  Assembly Chamber in the Legislative Office Building in Albany...

Work in 2022

Annual Holiday Drive

Dec 22

American Pakistani Advocacy Group Cares (APAG Cares) conducted annual Holiday Toy Drive.

Thanksgiving Drive

Nov 24

The American Pakistani Advocacy Group Cares conducted its third annual Thanksgiving Drive...

Meeting with Hunter PSO

Nov 17

President Ali Rashid was invited as a guest speaker by Hunter College Pakistan Students Organization...

Co hosted a Kashmir Black Day Event

Nov 12

APAG and the Consulate General of Pakistan New York co-hosted a Kashmir  Black Day event and highlighted human rights violations...

APAG Scholarship Reception

Oct 16

The first-of-a-kind scholarship for Pakistani American students currently enrolled in CUNY and SUNY colleges and universities...

Medical Eye Camp in Rawalpindi

Oct 06

Free medical checkups, medicine, glasses, and on spot operations were provided.

Assisted NYPD MOS with flood relief items

Oct 02

APAG team members assisted the NYPD Muslim Officer Society (MOS) in sorting out items...

Joint flood relief drive in KPK

Sep 29

APAG along with Ujala E Pakistan and the Rotary Club of Rawalpindi conducted a joint flood relief drive...

Reception for Assemblymember Nader Sayegh in Yonkers.

Sep 21

Co-hosted a reception for Assemblymember Nader Sayegh in Yonkers. ...

Back to School Drive

Sep 08

APAG Cares along with Kingsland Properties conducted a Back to School Drive in Queens...

Pakistani Day Parade

Aug 28

APAG team participated in the 38th annual Pakistani Day Parade in NYC...

Meet and Greet with Jamaal Bowman

Aug 17

A strong supporter of Advocacy, Justice, and Human Rights...

Pakistan Flag raising ceremony in Manhattan

Aug 14

First ever Pakistan Flag raising ceremony in Manhattan at Bowling Green Park...

Meet and greet with Leader Charles Schumer

Jun 27

Discussion with Senator on community priorities and issues and he gave full commitment...

APAG and PALS hosted an NYPD recruitment

Jun 17

APAG and PALS hosted an NYPD recruitment drive and community resource event in Jackson Heights

Memorial Day Parade

May 30

Along with many elected officials, President Ali Rashid attended one of the largest parades in the country...

US Education Talk - Part II

May 12

Virtual panel discussion about the college experiences in the U.S.A. from Pakistani American students...

2022 Power of Diversity Leaders

May 03

APAG President Ali Rashid for being recognized as one of the top Asian American leaders...

US Education Talk - Part I

Apr 15

Organizing a virtual panel discussion with Pakistani American students studying at different public and private colleges...

March 23 Pakistan Day in NYS

Mar 23

NYS Senate and Assembly unanimously adopt a resolution to make March 23rd “Pakistan Day” in New York State...

Ramadan Food Drive

Apr 01

APAG Cares team distributed Atta, Rice, Chana, Dall, Besan, Tea Bag, Dates, Rooh Afza, Sawiyan, fruits...

Meeting with FBI

Mar 29

Members of (APAG) met with the Federal Bureau of Information (FBI) community outreach team to foster a collaborative effort in serving our community...

Community Food Drive

Mar 11

APAG Cares distributed Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Bread, Eggs, Yogurt, and other grocery items to anyone...

Winter Clothing Drive

Feb 12

APAG Cares distributed new jackets, socks, gloves, hats, and masks to the community and people in need...

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Scholarship

Jan 14

 This scholarship is aimed to provide need-based assistance for first-generation, Pakistani college students currently attending CUNY/  SUNY schools...

Work in 2021

Kashmir Day

Feb 05

After years of effort, advocacy, and engagement with elected officials, the American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) announces its latest...

Holiday Food & Toy Drive

Dec 23

APAG Cares distributed toys and candies to children & groceries to the community. The Santa brought smiles and cheer to the kids' faces... 

Intro 1867 Our City Our Vote Legislation

Dec 09

A historic day for New York City. After many years of advocacy, Our City Our Vote legislation intro1867 passed by NYC Council... 

Turkey Giveaway & Food Drive

Nov 23

APAG Cares distributed over 300 Halal turkeys and food packages to the community...

Testimony for NYS Independent Redistricting Commission

Nov 17

APAG recognizes that the South Asian, Muslim and, Pakistani communities of Eastern Queens have historically been shut out of  ...

APAG Redistricting Webinar

Nov 09

To explain what is redistricting, why its important and and how our community can participate...

Hosted a Kashmir Black Day

Oct 28

APAG and Consulate General of Pakistan New York hosted a Kashmir Black Day and highlighted human rights violations...

"Get out the Vote" Rally

Oct 25

"Get out the Vote" rally organized by APAG with elected officials, candidates, and community members... 

Business Conference

Sep 23

Co-organized a business conference and business expo with Asian American Chamber of Conference and Greater New York Chamber of Commerce...

Back to School Drive

Aug 29

APAG in collaboration with ICNA Relief and Kingsland Properties, We distributed free backpacks and school supplies to children...

US Congressman's Message

Aug 14

Congressman Tom Suozzi's message on Pakistan Independence Day...

Pakistan Independence Day 

Aug 14

APAG Team Hiked to Breakneck Ridge Mountain in New York to celebrate Pakistan Independence Day...

APAG President recognized

Jul 19

APAG President Ali Rashid for being recognized as one of the top Asian American leaders in New York...

APAG invited Kathryn Garcia to “Little Pakistan”

Jun 19

APAG invited NYC Mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia to “Little Pakistan” in  Brooklyn to visit the Pakistani American and Muslim community...

Rally for One Million Voices!

Jun 17

To celebrate obtaining a supermajority of the City Council's support for legislation Introduction 1867...

Iftar & Eid Toy Drive

May 10

Hosted the first Iftar on the steps of Queens Borough Hall. With the support of  Borough  President, Donovan Richards, we broke fast and distributed Eid gifts...

NYC Election Candidate Forums

Apr 25

In collaboration with Emgage conducted Borough President, District Attorney, and City Council candidates forum...

Celebrate Pakistan Resolution Day at Times Square

Mar 23

 American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) celebrates Pakistan Resolution Day at Times Square, New York... 

US Congressman's Message

Mar 23

US Congressman Jamaal  Bowman Message for the Pakistani American Community on Pakistan Day... 

NYC Mayoral Forum

Mar 05

The 2017 Mayoral race was decided by only 450,000 votes in the Primary. In 2021 there are approximately 350,000 registered Muslim active voters in NYC...

Free COVID-19 testing in Richmond Hill -Queens

Mar 01

Since January 2021, The American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG)  has been...

Appreciation from U.S. Census Bureau for APAG

Feb 26

Robin  J. Bachman, U.S. Census Bureau: "With data collection for the 2020 Census concluded, I want to thank you..."

Community Education and Outreach on Rank Choice Voting

Feb 02

Starting in 2021, New York City will use...

Prevailing Wage Workshop

Jan 27

NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer and American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) Prevailing Wage Workshop...

Work in 2020

APAG COVID-19 Community Outreach Efforts

March 20

COVID-19 has caused debilitating damage to both medical and transportation infrastructure to low...

APAG Ramadan Grocery Distribution

Apr 20

During Ramadan the American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) continued to distribute grocery packages to elderly...  

APAG provided free lunch to all First Responders

Mar 20

This initiative provided a free hot meal to all individuals on the frontlines of this pandemic . APAG salutes those who are...   

APAG City Agencies Townhall Series I

Jul 20

American Pakistani Advocacy Group’s Townhall Series to provide information about resources, assistance and   services available to communities via...   

Queens - APAG Food Distribution & Voter Registration Community Event

Sept 20

The American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) conducted a food distribution...

Our City Our Vote Legislation

Jan 20

APAG along with 40 additional organizations proposed a legislation that would amend the City Charter to permit...

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Work in 2019

Proclamining Pakistan day in New York State

On March 20, 2019 American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) made history by submitting a first Pakistani Community... 

NYC Council Honors Quiad-e-Azam Muhammad Ali

 On December 19, 2019 New York City Council issued a historical proclamation to the American Pakistani Advocacy Group...  

APAG organized community resource event with Queens District Office

 American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) along with the Queens Borough... 

APAG Stands with Kashmir!

Over 20,000 Americans gathered outside the United Nations on Friday September 27th, 2019 to show solidarity and highlighted the human rights... 

APAG hosted a discussion with NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer

 American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) hosted a round table discussion with New York City Comptroller Scott... 

APAG co-organized South Asian American Convention 2019

 American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) co-organized South Asian American Convention 2019. Various... 

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