Fw: Pakistani Community's Response

[abdul rashid]

On , abdul rashid <hq...@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

On Monday, 16 December 2013, 15:56, Pakistan Association Dubai <postm...@pad.ae> wrote:

For Your Information

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To,

The Chief Editor

Gulf News,

 

Greeting from Pakistan Association Dubai!

Referring to your editorial “Pakistan and Afghanistan betrayed a friend” dated 15-12-13; the Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD) would like to convey the feelings and sentiments of the 1.5 million expatriate Pakistani community in UAE.

We feel disappointed and deeply hurt by the strong language used in the editorial and claims with no proof. The title is very misleading and unprofessional. The facts though, are to the contrary as portrayed in the editorial.

Pakistan feels proud to be the first country to recognize United Arab Emirates after it attained independence in 1971. Our friendship is from the days of deserts and we are like one family. Our brotherhood and friendship cannot be questioned and weakened on the basis of a single vote.

Pakistan Association Dubai was the first and only community organization to register as an official supporter for the Expo 2020 bid. PAD organized month long “Solidarity Celebrations 2013” to share the community’s solidarity towards UAE on the 42^nd National Day. Solidarity walk on 29^th Nov. was organized to congratulate Dubai on wining of Expo 2020 bid.

The perception created by your reputable newspaper has eroded the newspaper creditability in the minds and hearts of the Pakistani community.

We believe such matters should not be open for  public debate and are best served at Government and Diplomatic level.

Pakistani Community remains committed towards the prosperity of UAE and Emiratis love Pakistanis no matter what.

Kind Regards,

Pakistan Association Dubai