Ali Javed becomes first Muslim, Pakistani American to join NYPD's elite unit
March 30, 2017
NEW YORK: Sergeant Ali Javed has made history by becoming the first Muslim and first Pakistani American to join the elite New York City Police Department’s Emergency Service Unit.
In its tweet, NYPD Muslim Officers Society, said: “Sgt. Ali Javed making history by becoming the first Muslim American and first Pakistani American to join the elite NYPD ESU protecting New York city, USA.”
Sgt. Ali Javed making history by becoming the 1st #MuslimAmerican 1st #Pakistani #American to join the elite #NYPD #ESU protecting #NYC #USA pic.twitter.com/wFevYRTw87
— NYPDMOS (@NYPDMuslim) March 30, 2017
Earlier on March 27 Dr Adil Haider, a Pakistani-American doctor, was selected to receive the Ellis Island Medal of Honour, one of the the highest civilian awards for US immigrants.
Photo: courtesy Facebook/Adil Haider
The award is gifted to a select few individuals for excelling in their field.
Dr Haider attended Saint Patrick’s High School in Karachi and then completed his medical education from the Aga Khan Hospital University in 1998. Past recipients include seven US presidents, several world leaders, and two Nobel Prize winners.
