Pakistani-American girl among corona crisis heroes honoured at White House - GulfToday

Pakistani-American girl among corona crisis heroes honoured at White House

  • 18 May 2020
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President Donald Trump poses with Troop 744 Girl Scout Laila Khan during a 'Presidential Recognition Ceremony' in White House. Reuters

A 10-year-old Pakistani-American Girl Scout was honoured by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump along with other coronavirus crisis heroes for helping the people on the frontlines.

LialaKhanUSLaila Khan speaks as she stands on stage with fellow Girl Scout Troop 744 members in the Rose Garden of the White House. AP

Laila Khan, 10, from Maryland was recognised as American coronavirus hero as she has donated cookies to nurses and firefighters.

On its Twitter page, the US embassy in Islamabad also congratulated Laila Khan.

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