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Fire started at the Houston Masjid Targeted by Arsonists
According to Houston Fire Department, the iconic community Masjid (mosque) Madrasae Islamiah located in the 6600 block of Bintliff Drive in southwest Houston was targeted by masked arsonists.
American Admirers & Friends of BB have made a Documentary on her Legacy
The Public Broadcasting Corporation (PBS) Houston Channel 8 will be airing a documentary called “BHUTTO” on Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 at 10:00pm under their “Independent Lens Series”.
Salute to All Houstonian Pakistanis for Being Philanthropic Despite Recession
Houston, Texas: “President Obama during his intended visit to Pakistan should be taken to a DIL’s school, and said this is an institution to combat the enemy of Pakistan, that starts with ‘I’; and when he will ask is it India, we should say No: It is Illiteracy.”
Are Human Beings Worse Than Animals? Honorable Ramday Speaks at Sharia’a Community Open Forum
Houston, Texas: “Sharia’a means highway (Shahrah) and in the religious sense, it is the path that takes one towards the right direction in this world, bringing tranquility in this life and will bring much joy in the life hereafter. The basic principle of Sharia’a is establishment of justice based on the universal accepted values of virtues, to keep the balance in the world.”
Helping Hand (USA) Signs MoU with Medical Bridges Inc.
The Helping Hand and Houston based Medical Bridges, Inc., to send relief supplies to several countries, about 3 or 4 million dollars’ worth.
Annual Container for Karachi Pakistan Prepared by the Houston Volunteers
HHRD relief container for Pakistan
Community Members Visited Japanese Consulate in Houston
On the occasion of Pakistan Day March 23rd, 2011, a delegation of Houstonian community members of Muslim and Pakistani origin, visited the Consulate-General of Japan, and met with Hon. Takahiko Watabe, Deputy Consul-General Japan.
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Houston travel time tool / community condemns fires at Clear Lake mosque
‘We Have Tremendous Needs…You Have Some Very Hard Choices’
Austin, Texas — “What you do today will go forward into the 2013 session,” State Comptroller Susan Combs told members of the House Appropriations Committee Thursday as they attempt to craft a budget around a multi-billion-dollar hole.
Triple Digit Population Increase–Some Texas Cities Record in Census 2010
There were some surprises in population figures when the results of the 2010 decennial census information were released last week in Texas.
Media Outlets Need to be Responsible & Unbiased: Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rahman at Tariq Khan’s Home Luncheon
Houston, TX – Professor Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rahman, head of the Ruet-e-Hilal (Moon Sighting) Committee Pakistan, President of Tanzim ul Madaris Al Arbia Pakistan; and President, Darul-Uloom Naeemia; during his recent trip to Houston, graciously accepted to be at a luncheon meeting at Tariq Khan’s home, publisher and CEO of local media outlets.
States, Local Governments Face More Fiscal Uncertainty
Washington, DC – State and local governments, already trying to make ends meet because of dwindling revenue, increasing demands for services and growing budget deficits, are now facing even more red ink from some of the provisions of President Barack Obama’s proposed federal budget.
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MAS Supports Pro-Democracy Movement in Egypt & Calls all Americans to do the Same
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American students raise funds for Pakistani flood victims / Garcia and House budget for TX community colleges
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A rally to stop the January 24th, 2011 deportation of famous Imam Zoubir Bouchikhi was held last Friday in front of the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building located at 126 Northpoint Drive, Houston, Texas 77060.
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Houston: Lawsuit reform considered / TX appliance mail-in program
Congressman Al Green Requests Temporary Protected Status for Victims of the Devastating Summer Floods in Pakistan
Congressman Al Green helps relieve floods in Pakistan
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Illustrating Pakistan program / Fundraising dinner
Farha Ahmed Seeks Seat on Sugar Land City Council
SUGAR LAND, TX– Lawyer & social worker Farha Ahmed is seeking the office of Sugar Land City Council District 4. Active in the community through service on the Sugar Land Planning and Zoning Commission, First Colony Community Association, Child Advocates Advisory Council, Fort Bend County Judge Advisory Council, Sugar Land Exchange Club and many other [...]
