‘Pakistan Day’: Why Is Texas’ Congress Honoring A Country That Is Brutally Persecuting Christians

Harbinger's Daily ^ | 04/21/2025 | Staff

[DFG]

On March 23rd of 2025, the Texas House of Representatives recognized “Pakistan Day” in the State of Texas. They did not call it “Pakistani Heritage Day” or “Pakistani Americans in Texas Day.” They called it “Pakistan Day,” celebrating the nation itself. Texas is among the most overtly Christian states in the nation. And Pakistan is one of the most hostile places to Christianity in all the world. Why did the Texas House of Representatives choose to honor the nation of Pakistan?

In an article for the Gatestone Institute, Turkish journalist Uzay Bulut put in stark terms the contrast between the observance in Texas and the reality in Pakistan. “At the same time as Texas was celebrating ‘Pakistan Day,’” she wrote, “in Pakistan, Christian citizens were being arrested and sentenced to death for ‘blasphemy,’ and Muslims were abducting young Christian girls to sexually abuse, forcibly ‘marry,’ and coerce into converting to Islam. Pakistan’s national and provincial parliaments have given their consent to these atrocities.”

Christians come close to breaking Pakistan’s blasphemy laws simply by existing. A vague accusation of blasphemy against Islam or its prophet can result in imprisonment or even death. Telling others about the Gospel has been called blasphemy. Why would Texas honor the persecution and murder of Pakistani Christians?

The resolution was introduced by Representative Suleman Lalani, a native of Pakistan. Only New York has more Pakastani-Americans than Texas. The state’s “Pakistan Day” resolution put the total number at 80,000 — more than double California, the state with the third largest Pakistani population. That’s a significant number of people, and I can understand Texas politicians wanting to cater to them. But at what cost?

[DFG]

https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/21551/texas-recognizes-pakistan-day

[Thank You Rush]

What on earth is happening TO Texas? Islamic Center in Plano and now a Pakistan DAY? Guess we need a TEXAS day so the whole country learns what a mess TX is getting its citizens into! Do they need another Alamo?

[Common Sense 101]

Because it is filled with Demonic Party filth and their RINO POS enablers...

[antidemoncrat]

Texas is slowly turning from Red to Blue, probably thanks to all the Democrats from blue states that fled the nightmare they were living in and yet brought their propensity to vote “D” with them.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

Pakistan harbored Osama bin Laden for years. They fostered and gave rise to the Taliban. Pakistan is directly responsible for 9/11. They have also made it possible for both Iran and North Korea to get on the road to having nuclear weapons.

WTF is going on in Texas?

[dfwgator]

Wonder what all the Indians here in Frisco think about that?

[crusty old prospector]

I wonder if Babu was pleased.

[Resolute Conservative]

California-cated. We are also seeing a rise in folks from NE lib states, Colorado and New Mexico.

I know one person from Iowa (so far a red state) and they say they are here for the jobs/money but don’t like Texas, we are backwards according to them. When they retire in a few years they will move back but the damage is being done now.

[1Old Pro]

Pretty sure Pakistani’s are supporting Hamas by supporting Palestinians.

[bobbo666]

Could be an aberration like the Canadian parliament honoring a former Waffen SS officer for fighting the Soviets in WW2.

Yeah, a Nazi . An SS one, at that.

But, like so many that align themselves with the HilaryHag, anything east of Nato is evil.

[al_c]

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, March 23, 2025, is Pakistan Day, the day that
commemorates the 85th anniversary of the Lahore Resolution, and it
is fitting to welcome those visiting the State Capitol in
observance of the day; and
WHEREAS, Pakistan Day is observed annually on March 23rd by
over 80,000 Pakistanis that call Texas home and by Pakistanis all
over the world; and
WHEREAS, This occasion provides the opportunity to recognize
the societal, religious, linguistic, and economic contributions of
the people and families who have immigrated to Texas from Pakistan;
and
WHEREAS, The success of Texas has been bolstered by
Pakistanis and Pakistani Texans through their professional work,
cultural background, and values of peace and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, Today, the State of Texas joins Pakistanis in
celebrating Pakistan Day and in promoting diversity, inclusion,
education, and the appreciation of Pakistani culture and the
Pakistani community residing in our state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Pakistan Day and welcome all those who
are visiting the State Capitol on March 23, 2025, in honor of this
special day.

Lalani

______________________________
Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 32 was adopted by the House on March
20, 2025, by a non-record vote.

______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House

[al_c]

I could find no info on the vote count on this resolution.

[Palio di Siena]

Bet they wouldn’t get away with that in …..oh wait.

[antidemoncrat]

“they say they are here for the jobs/money but don’t like Texas, we are backwards according to them.”

Backwards is good ... unlike living in a blue state where defending yourself or your family is a nono, paying illegals enough welfare they don’t need a steenkin job and obeying every inane mandate the State Government enacts is done without question.