Rising Leaders first Workshop on working on Capitol Hill

Pakistani-American Liaison Centre (PAL-C) held a workshop at PAL-C's office on the Hill on Sunday, July 10, 2004 to discuss the political activism of Pakistani American youth and to train the Rising Leaders on the working of the US Congress.

Rising Leaders is the youth wing of PAL-C which aims to motivate and encourage the younger Pakistani American community to join the political sphere and increase the representation of the Pakistani-Americans in the US political system.

During the workshop a former Congressional Staffer Umair Khan briefed the Rising Leaders on how to set up meetings with Congressional Staffers, what to expect at a Congressman’s office and professional etiquette on the Hill.

President of Association of Pakistani Scientists & Engineers of North America Tariq Khan, who has worked with the Congress for the past fifteen years, spoke to the Rising Leaders on the best way to present proposals to members of Congress. He conducted mock meetings and provided constructive criticism.

Mr. Faiz Rehman, Executive Director of PAL-C welcomed the Rising Leaders to the PAL-C office. DCM Sadiq and PAL-C Director Mr. Mossadaq Chughtai also attended the workshop.

Nadia Naviwala, Director Rising Leaders encouraged the Pakistani-American youth to join PAL-C and attend future workshops and seminars. The membership application is available at www.palc.us

July 12, 2004