Category: Event

Chris Van Hollen Urges Stronger U.S.-Pakistan Economic Partnership

Staff report

Born in Karachi, Rising in America: Sen. Chris Van Hollen Electrifies Houston Pakistani Community with Bold Call for Economic Partnership Houston, Texas — On the evening of September 12, 2026, Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen stood in a Houston living room and delivered a message that resonated deeply with the Pakistani-American community. The private fundraising dinner, hosted by prominent attorney Nomi Husain at his home on 1 Ames Circle, brought together key community leaders including Rob Ammons, Mo Aziz, Abrahim Javed, Tahir Javed, Mustafa Tameez, and attorney Omar Khawaja. The…

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Republican Midterm Convention Held in Dallas Ahead of November Election

Staff report

Republicans gathered in Dallas on Wednesday night for the first-ever Republican midterm convention, an event aimed at energizing voters, raising funds, and highlighting key candidates ahead of the November election.

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Salman Razzaqi Receives Excellence in Leadership Award

Najeeb Ahmed

Lifetime Achievement Award The honor of receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pakistan Chamber of Commerce-USA. My heartfelt thanks to President Aamir Piprani and the Board for recognizing my 40+ years of community service and 20 years of contribution to PCC-USA. I owe a deep and special tribute to PCC-USA respected founder, Dr. Ashraf Abbasi, whose guidance, mentorship, and trust helped shape my earliest journey in this Chamber. I also extend my profound gratitude to Chief Patron HKSCA Syed Javaid Anwar, whose constant encouragement has always stood behind my…

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Shafqat Ali Fundraising Dinner Held in Brampton

Tasneem zaki

Federal Minister Shafqat Ali Hosts Fundraising Dinner, Community Leaders and Representatives from Various Sectors Attend BRAMPTON: A special fundraising dinner was organized for Federal Member of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Brampton–Chinguacousy Park, Shafqat Ali. The event was held on September 3, 2026, at the Capital Banquet Centre and was attended by a large number of people from different sectors of the community, party officials, friends, supporters and dignitaries. People belonging to the Chinese, Black, Korean, Punjabi and other communities also participated actively in the event. The participants expressed…

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Kite Manufacturers Registration in Pakistan Begins Ahead of Basant 2027

Kainat Rajput
Lahore district administration launches kite manufacturers registration portal ahead of Basant 2027

Kite manufacturers registration in Pakistan has officially opened, with the Lahore district administration confirming that the process starts from September 5. The move is part of preparations for Basant 2027, which is scheduled to take place from March 12 to 14 next year. Officials say the early start gives manufacturers enough time to get licensed, produce approved kites and string, and stock the market before the festival season begins. The registration will run through a dedicated online portal set up specifically for this purpose. Background Basant, the traditional kite-flying festival,…

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Netherlands Moves 86 Tons of Gold to London as De-Dollarization Grows

Mian Iftikhar Ahmad

AMERICAS SHOCKING BLOW THE NETHERLANDS 86 TON GOLD TRANSFER AND THE NEW WAVE OF GLOBAL DE DOLLARIZATION   BY MIAN IFTIKHAR AHMAD   On September 2, 2026, the Dutch central bank made an announcement that sent shockwaves through global financial circles, as De Nederlandsche Bank DNB revealed that between March and August 2026 it had transferred approximately 86 tons of gold from its total reserves of 612.4 tons out of New York and Ottawa and moved it to London, with this transfer valued at roughly 120 billion dollars and DNB…

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HHRD Houston Fundraiser for KIND-R Hospital | Younis Khan

Abdul Rehman Patel

Successful HHRD Fundraising Dinner in Houston Raises Strong Support for KIND-R Hospital in Karachi Younis Khan makes special appearance; signed bats, balls and jerseys auctioned; Syed Javaid Anwar pledges $100,000 HOUSTON:- A Rehman Patel A successful fundraising dinner was organized in Houston by Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) to support KIND-R Hospital in Karachi. The event drew a large gathering of Pakistani Americans, philanthropists, business leaders, social and community figures, as well as a significant number of women. Attendees contributed generously to support the hospital’s humanitarian mission. KIND-R…

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HHRD Fundraiser with Younis Khan Raises Over $200,000

Staff report

Pictorial Highlights of HHRD Fundraiser Alhamdulillah, the HHRD Fundraiser featuring Pakistani cricket legend Younis Khan was a great success. The event raised more than $200,000, successfully achieving its fundraising goal. The evening brought together generous supporters and community members for a meaningful cause. At the conclusion of the event, attendees also had the opportunity to conduct an engaging interview with Younis Khan, making the evening even more memorable.  

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Save Pakistan Movement Event Held in Houston, Speakers Call for Unity

Najeeb Ahmed

An event for the “Save Pakistan Movement” was held this evening at the Haidari Banquet Hall By Najeeb Ahmed of Tppi Group of Companies a local restaurant in Houston. The program was organized by Shakeel Khan and Amir Zaidi. It began with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Mahmood Ahmed, followed by speeches from various speakers. Mr. Arif Ali Syed spoke first, followed by Colonel Ayaz, Shakeel Khan, M.J. Khan, and Tanveer Ahmed; Amir Zaidi delivered the final address. While outlining the objectives of the Save Pakistan Movement, Shakeel…

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