The Pakistani Students' Association (PSA) is a cultural, social, and educational organization that promotes further understanding and awareness of the Pakistani culture, language, as well as its history and politics. It serves as a support group for the Pakistanis and Pakistani-Americans at the University of Virginia and serves as a platform of knowledge for all those interested in learning about
the nation. The purpose of the PSA can be outlined into four main categories:
i) To share the Pakistani culture with the community and spread cultural understanding amongst UVa students
ii) To provide a framework for Pakistani students and those interested in Pakistani culture to interact and network with each other
iii) To aid in the analysis of NGO's as outlined by the Association for the Development of Pakistan, the organization that is associated with this CIO. iv) To raise awareness concerning the problems that plague the nation and conducting certain events with the purpose of raising funds for related charity organizations. The organization hopes to conduct various cultural, social, and political activities that serve to fulfill the objectives mentioned above. Above all the organization is a meeting and learning ground for all to explore and enjoy several aspects of Pakistani life and culture. Although this organization has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. It is a separate and independent organization which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise or control the organization and is not responsible for the organizationβs contracts, acts or omissions.