On August 31st, 2014, PACA held its Annual Conference in John Hopkins Auditotium, Rockville, Maryland. The theme of the conference was “Integration of Pakhtoon-American community through volunterism and collaboration.”. The conference was attended by participants from Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC and Pakistan. A list of presentations is provided below:
Presenter | Topic |
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Qasim Yousafzai | Opening Remarks |
Dawood Khan | PACA Aims and Objectives |
Khalid Khan | Pakhtoon Network |
Arif Khazan | Importance of Pashto Education |
Sher Alam Shinwari | Pashto culture in present times |
James Gilchrist (Member, House of Delegates, Maryland) | Introductory Remarks |
Dr. Taimur Salam | Pashtoon stereotypes in media |
Ajmal Khan | Volunteerism |
Amjad Ali | Remarks |
Wasim Khan | Remarks |
Rahman Bunairee (Journalist, Anchor and Poet) | Mushaira Introduction |
Brig. Hadi (Writer) | Poetry |
Khurshid Alam | Poetry |
Sher Alam Shinwari (Journalist) | Poetry |
Khursheed Kakagee (Community Member) | Poetry |