Work in 2025
APAG President Ali Rashid honored at Pakistan Consulate NYC, shares message of unity and empowerment on Pakistan Day....
NYS Assembly adopted two resolutions, March 23, 2025, as “Pakistan-American Heritage Day”...
APAG Cares conducted its annual Ramadan Food Drive on Friday at Allama Iqbal Avenue in Richmond Hill, Queens...
Ali Rashid met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian Shehbaz Sharif at the PM house in Islamabad...
Gilgit-Baltistan Culture Celebration Featuring CM Haji Gulbar Khan, Consul General Aamer Ahmed Atozai...
APAG Cares along with Councilmember Linda Lee conducted its annual winter clothing drive at the Islamic Foundation...
Congratulations to APAG President Ali Rashid for completing the FBI Citizens Academy...
Work in 2024
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 conducted its annual Halal Thanksgiving Drive at Allama Iqbal Avenue in Richmond Hill, Queens...
APAG President Ali Rashid was invited for a Roundtable business discussion with SBA Deputy commissioner Dilawar Syed...
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 to the USA Hon. Rizwan Saeed Sheikh and Consul General of Pakistan to New York Hon. Aamer Ahmed Atozai visited Allama Iqbal Avenue...
APAG Get out the Vote (GOTV) event with Congressmember Tom Suozzi, Senator John Liu and Assemblymember David Weprin...
Senator Walid Iqbal (Grandson of Allama Iqbal) visited Allama Iqbal Avenue in Queens, New York...
APAG under the leadership of its President Ali Rashid conducted the 3rd annual Pakistan Flag Raising Ceremony in Bowling Green...
Pakistan Independence Day Program hosted by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards at Queens Borough Hall. The American Pakistani...
Eid Al Adha Food Drive
APAG Cares conducted its annual Eid Al Adha Food Drive at Allama Iqbal Avenue in Queens, New York. APAG Cares team distributed food items...
APAG team supported the Pakistan Cricket team at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium...
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, a Pakistani-American lawyer nominated to serve as a United States circuit judge...
APAG made history
APAG passed a Resolution in the New York State Assembly and Senate to proclaim March 23 as Pakistani American Heritage Month and...
APAG Cares conducted its annual Ramadan Food Drive at Allama Iqbal Avenue in Richmond Hill, Queens...
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 on “A Sustainable Future: Pakistan and Climate Crisis”...
The drive was held with the goal of keeping our community warm. APAG Cares team distributed new jackets, blazers, socks, gloves, scarves and hats...
uring this discussion, many issues were raised, especially in regards to the upsurge seen in hate crimes recently...
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 for a press conference to support our brothers and sisters in blue...
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
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 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, 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...
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...
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
conducted a Back to School Drive at Thomas Edison High School in Queens. APAG Cares team distributed free backpacks and school supplies to children...
APAG along with NYC Mayor Eric Adams and other community organizations organized a second Pakistan Flag raising ceremony at Bowling Green Park...
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
APAG Cares conducted its annual Eid-Ul-Adha Community Food Drive on Monday in Richmond Hill, Queens
APAG hosted first of a kind professional networking seminar event by bringing professionals and youth together to learn, connect and network...
Ramadan Food Drive
APAG Cares team distributed Ramadan essential food items like Atta, Rice, Chana, Dall, Besan, Tea Bag, Dates, Rooh Afza, Sawiyan, fruits...
APAG submitted a resolution in the United States Congress to designate March 23, as ‘‘Pakistan Day” in the United States of America...
APAG team members contributed, participated and volunteered for Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital fundraiser gala...
APAG President Ali Rashid presented with the Beacon of the Community award by ICNA Relief for APAG's community work
Senator Schumer affirmed the desire to further strengthen Pakistan-U.S. bilateral ties in various dimensions...
Winter Clothing Drive
APAG Cares team distributed new jackets, blazers, socks, gloves and hats to the community...
Immigrant Heritage Plaza
APAG attended the renaming of Bowling Green Park’s Plaza to Immigrant Heritage Plaza...
Attended State Address
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
American Pakistani Advocacy Group Cares (APAG Cares) conducted annual Holiday Toy Drive.
Thanksgiving Drive
The American Pakistani Advocacy Group Cares conducted its third annual Thanksgiving Drive...
Meeting with Hunter PSO
President Ali Rashid was invited as a guest speaker by Hunter College Pakistan Students Organization...
APAG and the Consulate General of Pakistan New York co-hosted a Kashmir Black Day event and highlighted human rights violations...
The first-of-a-kind scholarship for Pakistani American students currently enrolled in CUNY and SUNY colleges and universities...
Free medical checkups, medicine, glasses, and on spot operations were provided.
APAG team members assisted the NYPD Muslim Officer Society (MOS) in sorting out items...
APAG along with Ujala E Pakistan and the Rotary Club of Rawalpindi conducted a joint flood relief drive...
Co-hosted a reception for Assemblymember Nader Sayegh in Yonkers. ...
Back to School Drive
APAG Cares along with Kingsland Properties conducted a Back to School Drive in Queens...
First ever Pakistan Flag raising ceremony in Manhattan at Bowling Green Park...
Discussion with Senator on community priorities and issues and he gave full commitment...
APAG and PALS hosted an NYPD recruitment drive and community resource event in Jackson Heights
Memorial Day Parade
Along with many elected officials, President Ali Rashid attended one of the largest parades in the country...
Virtual panel discussion about the college experiences in the U.S.A. from Pakistani American students...
APAG President Ali Rashid for being recognized as one of the top Asian American leaders...
Organizing a virtual panel discussion with Pakistani American students studying at different public and private colleges...
NYS Senate and Assembly unanimously adopt a resolution to make March 23rd “Pakistan Day” in New York State...
Ramadan Food Drive
APAG Cares team distributed Atta, Rice, Chana, Dall, Besan, Tea Bag, Dates, Rooh Afza, Sawiyan, fruits...
Meeting with FBI
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
APAG Cares distributed Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Bread, Eggs, Yogurt, and other grocery items to anyone...
Winter Clothing Drive
APAG Cares distributed new jackets, socks, gloves, hats, and masks to the community and people in need...
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
After years of effort, advocacy, and engagement with elected officials, the American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) announces its latest...
Holiday Food & Toy Drive
APAG Cares distributed toys and candies to children & groceries to the community. The Santa brought smiles and cheer to the kids' faces...
A historic day for New York City. After many years of advocacy, Our City Our Vote legislation intro1867 passed by NYC Council...
APAG Cares distributed over 300 Halal turkeys and food packages to the community...
APAG recognizes that the South Asian, Muslim and, Pakistani communities of Eastern Queens have historically been shut out of ...
To explain what is redistricting, why its important and and how our community can participate...
APAG and Consulate General of Pakistan New York hosted a Kashmir Black Day and highlighted human rights violations...
"Get out the Vote" Rally
"Get out the Vote" rally organized by APAG with elected officials, candidates, and community members...
Business Conference
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
APAG in collaboration with ICNA Relief and Kingsland Properties, We distributed free backpacks and school supplies to children...
Pakistan Independence Day
APAG Team Hiked to Breakneck Ridge Mountain in New York to celebrate Pakistan Independence Day...
APAG President Ali Rashid for being recognized as one of the top Asian American leaders in New York...
APAG invited NYC Mayoral candidate Kathryn Garcia to “Little Pakistan” in Brooklyn to visit the Pakistani American and Muslim community...
To celebrate obtaining a supermajority of the City Council's support for legislation Introduction 1867...
Iftar & Eid Toy Drive
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...
In collaboration with Emgage conducted Borough President, District Attorney, and City Council candidates forum...
American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) celebrates Pakistan Resolution Day at Times Square, New York...
US Congressman's Message
US Congressman Jamaal Bowman Message for the Pakistani American Community on Pakistan Day...
NYC Mayoral Forum
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...
Since January 2021, The American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) has been...
Robin J. Bachman, U.S. Census Bureau: "With data collection for the 2020 Census concluded, I want to thank you..."
Starting in 2021, New York City will use...
Prevailing Wage Workshop
NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer and American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) Prevailing Wage Workshop...
Work in 2020
COVID-19 has caused debilitating damage to both medical and transportation infrastructure to low...
During Ramadan the American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) continued to distribute grocery packages to elderly...
This initiative provided a free hot meal to all individuals on the frontlines of this pandemic . APAG salutes those who are...
American Pakistani Advocacy Group’s Townhall Series to provide information about resources, assistance and services available to communities via...
The American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) conducted a food distribution...
APAG along with 40 additional organizations proposed a legislation that would amend the City Charter to permit...
Work in 2019
On March 20, 2019 American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) made history by submitting a first Pakistani Community...
On December 19, 2019 New York City Council issued a historical proclamation to the American Pakistani Advocacy Group...
American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) along with the Queens Borough...
Over 20,000 Americans gathered outside the United Nations on Friday September 27th, 2019 to show solidarity and highlighted the human rights...
American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) hosted a round table discussion with New York City Comptroller Scott...
American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) co-organized South Asian American Convention 2019. Various...