His Excellency January 2014 Tasawar Khan this issue Counsel General of Pakistan His Excellency In Los Angeles Tasawar Khan Counsel General of Pakistan in Los Angeles

Mr Khan graduated from the Gov- ceeded to England to pursue his ernment College Lahore, and re- Master’s Degree in International WHO WE ARE ceived his Bachelor’s Degree in Gen- Diplomatic Studies from the Univer- The Office of International eral and Defense Studies from the sity of London. His later assign- Affairs & Diplomacy actively University of Peshawar. He later ments include key diplomatic posts supports UVU’s global engage- joined and served in the Pakistan in Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe, Islama- ment efforts by advancing Army, Corps of Artil- bad, London and the UVU’s presence and prestige in lery for 7-1/2 years. last four years in Aus- the International community; “Increasingly, Pakistan finds “Like they say: ‘once a tralia. Mr Tasawar helping UVU students become itself in the middle of world globally competent graduates; soldier, always a sol- conflicts, political unrest, Khan has represent- promoting cultural literacy and dier’. In 1989, he and border disputes. Consul ed Pakistan at innu- diversity both on campus and in joined the Civil Service General Tasawar Khan will merable internation- the community. as Assistant Director offer his insights into the al forums, confer- role Pakistan plays in Protocol with the Min- ences and summits. dealing with these issues , as istry of Foreign Affair well as current Pakistan— He loves reading; it CONTACT US and his first assign- US relations. Our students was a habit inculcat- Office of International Affairs ment for the next will benefit greatly from our ed in early childhood 800 West University Parkway three years involved guest's expertise.” when his parents MS 263 extensive travelling to Associate Vice President for encouraged him and Orem, UT 84058 over 30 countries with UVU International his nine siblings to Affairs & Diplomacy Phone: 801-863-7191 top ranking govern- Rusty Butler read. He is married ment officials and del- to Iffat Jabeen Khilji ; E-mail: [email protected] egates. After serving they are the parents www.uvu.edu/intlaffairs for three years again as Second Sec- of three daughters and a son. retary in Port Louis, Mauritius and a year as Assistant Director Africa in Islamabad, Mr Tasawar Khan pro-

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT

Pakistan

 Pakistan is the sixth most populous THE FLAG OF country in the world and has the largest Pakistan Muslim population after Indonesia. In cultural diversity, it also has the most interesting mosaic.

 In 1947, George VI relinquished the title of Emperor of India and became King of Pakistan. He retained that title until his death on 6 February 1952, after which Queen Elizabeth II became Queen of Pakistan. She retained that title until  Pakistan is the worlds 4th largest pro- Pakistan became an Islamic and Parlia- HISTORY ducer of Mangoes. mentary republic in 1956. Before the Second World  India and Pakistan have fought at least

War, Muslims and Hindus three wars over Kashmir, including the lived together under the Indo-Pakistani Wars of 1947, 1965 and British Raj. A number of the 1999 and since 1984 the two countries Muslims formed the All India have also been involved in several skir- Muslim League. After the mishes over control of the Siachen

Second World War, when the Glacier. partition of India led to the creation of Dominion of Paki-  stan, the flag of the Muslim Artisanship is the most renowned cul- League served as the basis for tural identification of Pakistan. The the flag of Pakistan. handicrafts making tradition is thou- sands of years old Pakistani custom

MEANING  Pakistan has the seventh largest stand- ing armed forces in the world and is The color green in the  Mohenjo-daro (great bath) is the earli- also a nuclear power as well as a de- Pakistan Flag stands for est public water tank in the ancient clared nuclear weapons state, being the the Muslim majority and world. Most scholars agree that this the white stripes stand for only nation in the Muslim world, and tank would have been used for special the religious minorities. the second in South Asia, to have that religious functions where water was The white star and the status. used to purify and renew the well-being crescent represent light of the bathers. and progress. The flag  Wagah Border is the only road border was designed crossing between Pakistan and India. India and Pakistan forces meet some- Information gathered from: times at this place to celebrate holi- Wikipedia.com; the World Fact days, such Diwali (photo to the right). Book ; blog.onepakistan.com.pk; Harappa.com ; whc.unesco.org/  Cricket is the most popular sport in Pa- en/list/138 kistan.