KENSINGTON — To garner support among their constituents, Pakistani-American Republicans hosted an interfaith dinner on July 13 at Gourmet Sweets & Restaurant.
Event organizers Qassarr Mustafa, president of the Pakistani-American Republican Society, and James William Cyprian, the group’s vice president, referred to the dinner as a night of unparalleled unity among all that attended.
Richie Barsamian, chairman of the Kings County Republican Party and moderator at the event, said the Pakistani community is a vital part of Brooklyn and New York.
New York City is home to 65% of New York State’s Pakistani residents, according to a report by the Asian-American Federation. Most Pakistani New Yorkers live in Brooklyn — 45% — followed by Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan.
“Tonight, we are putting a spotlight on Pakistani-American Republicans because they are growing stronger and stronger every day,” Barsamian explained. “There are also some Pakistani-Americans that have expressed interest in wanting to play more of an active part in politics, so we are doing this outreach meet and greet dinner to accommodate them as well. We want all Pakistani-Americans in New York and Brooklyn to join us in bringing change on Nov. 5 at every level, as we have an unwavering responsibility to elect Republican leaders.”
William Shahzad, chairman of the Pakistani-Christian Association U.S. and event organizer, was emphatic about the cresting of a Red wave, especially in The White House.
“It’s time,” Shahzad said. “We need a man like Donald Trump. Democrats made such a mess of our city. They brought in undocumented migrants; they’re soft on…
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