Panel Discussion:
Addressing Pakistan’s New IDP Crisis Date:
Time: June 2nd 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: New York
Asia Society and Museum, 8th Floor, 725 Park Avenue, New York
Cost: $10 Asia Society members; $15 nonmembers   Buy Tickets Online Phone: 212-517-ASIA

A conversation with:

- Abdullah Hussain Haroon, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations;

- George Rupp, President, International Rescue Committee;

- Mahnaz Ispahani, independent scholar and foundation consultant; Former Senior Fellow for South Asia, Council on Foreign Relations.

The collapse of the controversial truce between the government of Pakistan and the Taliban in Swat, and a broadening military offensive in the north-west, have created a humanitarian crisis in Pakistan. According to military officials and international refugee agencies, the number of people who have fled fighting has increased to more than 1 million. Prime Minister Gilani has already appealed to the world for help. Please join us for a discussion on the current situation as well as on what Pakistan and the world can and must do to respond.

Please note: this event will be a free live video webcast from 6:30 to 8:00 pm EST on the homepage of AsiaSociety.org. Online viewers are encouraged to submit their questions to .