He was speaking at a special event organised by the Pakistani American Press Association (PAPA) to mark the 250th anniversary of US Independence and Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day. Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh participated in a special event organized by the Pakistani American Press Association (PAPA) to celebrate the 250th anniversary of U.S. Independence and the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan. According to the embassy, Ambassador Sheikh presented Lifetime Achievement Awards to distinguished recipients in recognition of their “dedication and providing multitude of services to the community”. "America's 250th anniversary is a moment of renewal.