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First Muslim Connecticut Rep Maryam Khan Replaces U.S. Flag with Pakistani Flag at her Legislative Desk! Khan, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Pakistan and the first Muslim elected to the Connecticut House, stated the change was a matter of personal heritage and pride. Specifically, she made the switch following reports on April 8, 2026, of Pakistan's role in brokering a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.