US based Pakistani origin Doctor and newly appointed member of United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) made his first statement in his new role, stating that over 200 million Indian-Muslims live in precarious circumstances as they fear for their safety.
He added that over 3 million Rohingiya Muslims were living in camps in dire conditions.
Dr. Asif Mahmood, originally hailing from Kharian in Pakistan, has been a resident of California for many years. A pulmonologist by profession, Dr. Mahmood has also been actively involved in American politics. He ran for Congress from California on the Democratic Party ticket, although he did not win the election.
His political engagement and advocacy for human rights have earned him recognition and respect within the political arena.
Dr. Asif Mahmood, a Pakistani-American, has been appointed to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). In his new role, Dr. Mahmood will evaluate religious freedom conditions in various countries and develop policy recommendations for the U.S. government.
The USCIRF is a prominent body that serves as the eyes and ears for the President, Congress, and the State Department, generating reports that shape U.S. foreign policy on religious freedoms globally. Dr. Mahmood’s expertise and commitment to human rights will play a crucial role in these assessments and recommendations.
Dr. Asif Mahmood, originally hailing from Kharian in Pakistan, has been a resident of California for many years. A pulmonologist by profession, Dr. Mahmood has also been actively involved in American politics. He ran for Congress from California on the Democratic Party ticket, although he did not win the election. His political engagement and advocacy for human rights have earned him recognition and respect within the political arena.
Dr. Mahmood is closely associated with prominent political figures such as Vice President Kamala Harris and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. His appointment to the USCIRF follows in the footsteps of another notable Pakistani-American, Khizr Khan, who previously served on the commission.
