Council of Pakistan American Affairs (COPAA) organized an event in Hotel Marriott Long Beach Los Angeles today. Consul General of Pakistan Mr Abdul Jabbar Memon, State Senator Tony Mendoza , and Sheriff Los Angeles County Mr Jim Mac Donalds were the guests of honor on this occasion.

Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles organized an event on the 13 and 14 August 2017 to celebrate 70 years of Pakistan’s Independence. Large number of politicians, officials and prominent members of Pakistani American community graced the occasion. Consul General, Mr. Abdul Jabbar Memon congratulated the Pakistani American community on Pakistan’s Independence Day and appreciated their role in strengthening relations between the two countries. He further stated that Pakistan and USA enjoy friendly relations and hopefully relations between the two countries will further strengthen in the days ahead. Doctor Stanely Wolpert,in his address, highlighted the contribution of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Pakistan’s independence. On this occasion, a national song competition was also arranged.

Mr Arif Mansuri of Pakistan Link organized a Concert in Plummer Auditorium in Los Angeles. Mehwish Hayat a Pakistani Singer and other members of the visiting troupe gave live performances before the large number of Pakistani and local American Audience. The event was connected with 70 years of bilateral relation between the United States and Pakistan. Chairman Foreign Affairs Committee of the US Congress  Mr Ed Royce and Consul General of Pakistan Mr Abdul Jabbar Memon spoke on this occasion.

Mr. Abdul Jabbar Memon Consul General of Pakistan held a meeting with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Michal Gracetti in his office today July 31, 2017.

Mr. Irfan Murtaza and Saadia Suhail of Urdu Writers Society of North America, Los Angeles organized a Mushaira in Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel. Mr. Abdul Jabbar Memon, Consul General of Pakistan attended the event as Chief Guest. The event was celebrated and dedicated to 70 Years of Bilateral Relations between Pakistan and USA. The event was largely attended by community members, officials from LAPD, HLS, FBI and Sheriff’s Department. Mayor Artesia Mr. Ali Sajjad Taj was also present on this occasion.

Dr. Tahira Ikram a renowned doctor and social worker hosted a community dinner in Los Angeles, Consul General of Pakistan Mr. Abdul Jabbar Memon and Dr. Asif Mehmood the Democratic Candidate for the post of Lt Governor of California were guests of honor on this occasion.

The Grand Performances and Pakistan Arts Council in collaboration with the Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles organized a free summer concert in Down Town Los Angeles on 22nd of July 2017. Riffat Sultana and Sakhawat Ali, two Pakistani Artists gave their thrilling performance during the concert. Mr. Abdul Jabbar Memon, Consul General of Pakistan was the Chief Guest on this occasion.

Consul General Mr Abdul Jabbar Memon attended a meeting of United We Reach (UWR) Los Angeles Chapter, on July 22, 2017.

Dr. Stanely Wolpert, author of the famous book ‘Jinnah of Pakistan’ today visited Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles and met Consul General Mr. Abdul Jabbar Memon. Dr. Wolpert, who is Professor Emeritus of History at University of California Los Angeles, is an expert on South Asia. Following words of his book are often used as a reference to highlight the impact of Quaid-e-Azam on history. ‘Few individuals significantly alter the course of history. Fewer still modify the map of the world. Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation-state. Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three’.