Calgary, Pakistan: Pakistan Community Center at Calgary Canada will be built on an area of 10 acres on land bought by Pakistani Community by raising funds.
While addressing foundation stone laying ceremony, Pakistani High Commissioner Tariq Azim Khan was of the view that Community Center would help to promote Pakistani culture.
“Pakistani Canadians should get involved in mainstream Canada to work on the issues affecting them in their adopted land” added Tariq Azim Khan.
The High Commissioner stressed on the community to devise a strategy to introduce Pakistan’s rich and diverse cultural values to the Canadians and to promote understanding and goodwill for our community and social values.
According to a press statement issued by Pakistani High Commission in Canada, Tariq Azim Khan laid the foundation stone in the presence of Community leaders. The Community Centre will be built on an area of 10 acres land which has already been bought by the Community by raising funds from amongst the Community.
He said that the construction of community center will bring entire community together to address serious issues facing the community at large and promote understating and positive relations through holding of seminars, conventions and cultural events. He said that community can play a vital role in building a lasting bridge between Pakistan and Canada.
He appreciated the generosity of the community for raising sufficient funds for this purpose and hoped that new building will be true reflection of the Pakistani architecture and culture.
Mr. Habib Abdullah, President of the PCA Calgary and Mr. Irfan Sabir, Provincial Minister of Pakistani origin also spoke on the occasion.
