Diaspora in Action

Empowering Pakistani Americans to organize, engage, and lead.

PANI organizes Pakistani American communities, educates members on their civic and political rights, and builds lasting alliances that strengthen our voice in American life.

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"To insure that Pakistani Americans have a voice and make a significant contribution to the renewal and quality of life in the United States — and to their motherland, through political activism and economic wellbeing." PANI's founding vision

Where we focus our work

PANI's strategy rests on six pillars, from voter participation to civil rights. Here are three where members are most active today.

1

Participation

Registering voters, encouraging campaign involvement, and getting Pakistani Americans to the polls on Election Day.

2

Congressional Affairs

Tracking legislation, following the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, and educating the community on what's happening in Congress and why it matters.

3

Communications & Media

Placing Pakistani American voices in mainstream press and keeping the community informed through PANI's newsletter.

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Pakistani Americans have built lives here. Now it's time to build a voice. PANI organizes our communities, educates us on the issues that matter, and forms alliances that make us heard.

Community Highlights

Moments, milestones, and voices from Pakistani American communities across the country. This section will be updated regularly.

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Three ways to get involved this week

PANI runs on the time and support of Pakistani Americans across the country. Here's where to start.

Volunteer

Join a local committee, help with a voter registration drive, or support an upcoming event.

Donate

Contributions fund PANI's Congressional Affairs, research, and training programs.

Join the network

Sign up for FocusPakistan, PANI's newsletter, and stay current on legislation and events.

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