Honorable Speaker of U. S. House Attends the First Ever Iftar With the Houstonians

September 1, 2010

Houston, Texas (Special Correspondent of Pakistan Chronicle): It was a historic occasion, when on Thursday, August 26th, 2010, Honorable Speaker of the U. S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi attended the first ever of its kind Iftar-&-Dinner with the American Muslim Community at Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown Houston. Never before a sitting Speaker of House of Representatives has ever attended such an event.

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  • Historic Number of Persons Attended the City of Houston Mayor Iftar-&-Dinner

    September 1, 2010

    Speakers Talked about the Endangered Civil Rights of the American Muslims & Devastating Floods of Pakistan

    Houston, Texas (Special Correspondent of Pakistan Chronicle): “Next time we need to increase by ten times the number of people attending Mayor’s Annual Iftar-&-Dinner. I, as the mayor of Houston, feel privileged to continue organizing the annual tradition of celebrating the Ramadan season with the breaking of fast. Our diversity is the strength of Houstonians Community and I will continue to promote equal and better opportunities for all and run the mayoral Office as all inclusive.”

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  • Helping Hand USA Informs: 1.1 Million Meals Delivered - 672,000 More in Next 10 Days

    September 1, 2010

    Pakistan Flood Relief: Text Message FITRA to 27722
    Islamabad, Pakistan: "We are trapped in the flood water. We have nothing to eat or drink. Please rescue us. Our lives are in danger. For God's sake rescue us, otherwise we will die. Please help us, please!" Khyber Husain, Jacobabad, Sindh – This was a call made to ‘Lifeline Pakistan’ service provided by 34 FM through BBC World.

    To such pleas, there have been undying efforts executed by Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD):

    Twenty four hour medical clinics are running in some of the most remote areas.

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  • Pakistan Floods: HHRD From Houston is Sending the Third Container & More

    September 1, 2010

    Houston, Texas (Special Correspondent of Pakistan Chronicle): This past Monday and Thursday, Helping Hand For Relief & Development (HHRD) sent from Houston two 40-Feet Long Containers to Pakistan, containing Survival Kits, Food Items, Hygiene Kits, Medicines, Sleeping Bags, Comforters, Utensils & Household Items, arm Winter Clothing, and much more. This weekend on Saturday, September 04, 2010 between 11am and 6pm, a third container will be prepared.

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  • Allama Azmi – Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rahman – Congressman AL Green – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Inaugurated The Picturesque ALNoor Society Masjid

    August 13, 2010

    Houston, Texas (Special Correspondent of Pakistan Chronicle): You can see this beautiful Masjid (Mosque) from the Exit of U.S. 59 South at Hillcroft and the HOV Lane along U.S. 59. It gives the beautiful look of famous Mughal Architecture of India and to see such gorgeousness in USA, makes this one of the most unique Masajids of North America.

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  • Dr. Kashif Ansari of OSF & OPEN-Houston Raised Funds For Flood Victims in Pakistan

    August 13, 2010

    Houston, Texas (Special Correspondent of Pakistan Chronicle): Around $200,000 were raised by Dr. Kashif Ansari of Omair-Sana Foundation (OSF) and members of the Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs (OPEN) this past Sunday morning in Houston at Nirvana Restaurant (owned by the administration of King’s Chicken) located along Memorial Drive at Dairy Ashford. The Islamic Society of Greater Houston has already pledged $50,000 to this cause, to take the fundraised figure to around $250,000.

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  • Houston to Witness Most Mesmerizing Show of the Year on November 17th, 2010: A. R. Rahman Announced in Houston This Last Week

    August 13, 2010

    Houston, Texas (Special Correspondent of Pakistan Chronicle): “My show was never cancelled. It was rescheduled for some technical reasons. With the same fervor and preparation, I will be bringing the largest show of the Year 2010 to USA, especially Houston. Wait for the most gripping evening of September 17th, 2010, when you will see our Jai Ho – The Journey Home World Tour 2010.”

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  • Jashn-e-Azadi Mela held in US

    August 13, 2010

    Jashn-e-Azadi Mela held in US DALLAS: Pakistan association of Texas, the largest representative organization of overseas Pakistanis in the Texas, arranged a Jashn-e- Azadi pageant in the famous Flag Poll Park Dallas, Texas USA.

    Stalls of various products were put up at the park area. Television celebrities like Saud and his team particularly flew into DFW to participate in the big event.

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  • Mustafa Tameez & Ali Zakaria on Sheriff Garcia’s Advisory Panel to Handle 287(g) Issues

    May 21, 2010

    Houston, Texas (05-17-2010 – Pakistan Chronicle News): Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia this past Monday in the jail located along San Jacinto announced a high profile advisory panel for the Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement Program called 287(g). Panel includes people of varying background and communities. Sheriff Garcia has formed this committee to advise him on the screening of county jail inmates for immigration status.

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