Siraj Narsi Honored in Washington DC by Pakistani Diaspora Group
Good to see Siraj Narsi President of PAGH Pakistan Association of Greater Houston being honored last night in Washington DC by NRP Non Resident Pakistanis Washington DC group. PAGH is the largest Diaspora organization in North America representing diversity. What an incredible celebration of Pakistan Defense day and 250 years of American Independence. Thank you […]
Bringing the State Closer to the Citizen | Pakistan Governance
Bringing the State Closer to the Citizen MINAR A. Rehman Patel Sometimes a state’s greatest problem is not that it lacks authority. The problem is that authority is too far away from the citizen. A person falls seriously ill and must travel hundreds of miles for specialized treatment. Someone seeking access to a higher court […]
Amyn Narsi’s Father Passes Away, Prayers and Condolences Requested
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un Assalamu Alaikum! With profound sorrow and a heavy heart, we share the sad news that the beloved father of our Amyn narsi Bhai has returned to Allah (SWT). We are deeply saddened by this immense loss. We humbly request you all to please remember his father in your precious […]
Houston Hosts Spiritually Uplifting Mehfil e Milad e Mustafa ﷺ
Houston Hosts Spiritually Uplifting Mehfil e Milad e Mustafa ﷺ Qari Sadaqat Ali recites the Holy Quran, heartfelt Naats presented, Ghazanfar Hashmi leads the evening with eloquent reflections, community leaders and a large number of women attend A Rehman Patel HOUSTON: A beautiful and spiritually uplifting Mehfil e Milad e Mustafa ﷺ was held in […]
Fort Bend South Asian Community Discusses Redistricting and 2027
South Asian Community Holds Major Civic and Political Forum in Fort Bend Redistricting, representation, voter participation and the 2027 Texas Legislature take center stage SUGAR LAND, TEXAS: South Asians United of Fort Bend hosted an important civic and political forum Tuesday evening at Mai Colachi in Sugar Land, bringing together elected officials, judges, community leaders, […]
When Asking Questions Becomes Difficult: Power, Institutions and Pakistan’s Youth
When Asking Questions Becomes Difficult MINAR A. Rehman Patel In 1961, Yale psychologist Stanley Milgram began an unusual experiment. He wanted to understand how far an ordinary person would go in obeying authority. Participants were led to believe they were administering electric shocks to another person for incorrect answers. Many became distressed. Some protested. Yet […]
HHRD Houston Fundraiser for KIND-R Hospital | Younis Khan
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 […]
Dawat-e-Islami Mawlid & Graduation Ceremony Held in Fort Bend
Dawat-e-Islami Holds Grand Mawlid and Graduation Ceremony in Fort Bend Seven young scholars graduate in Jamia-tul-Madina’s fourth U.S. commencement, bringing the total number of graduates to 28 Rosenberg, Texas: Abdul Rehman Patel Dawat-e-Islami USA hosted a grand Mawlid and Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Fort Bend Epicenter in Rosenberg, Texas. Held […]
Imran Khan and Pakistan’s Political History: A Question That Remains
Removing One Person Does Not Make the Question Disappear How many times has Pakistan learned this lesson in eight decades, and how many times has it forgotten it? Abdul Rehman Patel Reading Pakistan’s history, one sometimes feels that instead of moving forward, we keep traveling in circles. The characters change. Governments change. Uniforms change. Political […]
Pakistan 2047: Why Today’s Children Will Shape the Nation’s Future
Pakistan 2047 Is Standing at the School Gate Today Twenty-one years from now, we will celebrate Pakistan’s centenary. But what kind of generation are we preparing today to celebrate it? Abdul Rehman Patel August 14, 2047. Pakistan will have completed one hundred years of independence. Islamabad will be illuminated. Green and white flags will flutter […]