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U.S. Ambassador Stresses Need For Strong Democratic Institutions, Encourages Inter-faith Dialogue
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Lahore - U.S. Ambassador Anne W. Patterson encouraged “strong, vibrant institutions essential for democracy in Pakistan” as she inaugurated the Punjab Assembly’s new Parliamentary Resource Center on the second day of her visit to Lahore.
“The Pakistan Legislative Strengthening Program demonstrates U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in building such institutions,” the U.S. Ambassador said. “The Resource Center will provide support and information to members of the assembly as they debate and legislate on important issues.”
Ambassador Patterson congratulated the multi-party steering committee and the Provincial Assembly Secretariat for their “strong interest in and support” to the project. The Speaker, Deputy Speaker and members of the Punjab Legislative Strengthening Program Steering Committee were present on the occasion.
The chief American Envoy also visited a girls madrassa, Jamia Raheemia Taleem-ul Quran, where she encouraged inter-faith dialogue. Maulana Zubair Abid, head of the madrassa and Chairman of the Pakistan Ulema and Mushaikh Council greeted the American diplomat on her arrival.
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