Author: Nadeem Ali

Houston Community Media Honours Excellence in Journalism at 2026 Awards Ceremony

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Houston Community Media Second Annual Expo, Conference and Awards   Houston, Texas — Houston Community Media (HCoM) presented its 2026 awards, honouring excellence in journalism, on 8 October 2026 at the Alief ISD Center for Talent Development in Houston, Texas. The ceremony formed the closing highlight of the organisation’s Second Annual Expo, Conference and Awards, which brought together community journalists, ethnic media representatives, public officials, communication specialists, advocates and digital content creators. The awards ceremony was hosted by Antonio Hernandez, news anchor for Noticiero Telemundo Houston, and the event was…

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Educate a Woman, Save a Life: Breast Cancer Awareness Must Become a National Priority in Pakistan

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Pink ribbon representing breast cancer awareness and women's health in Pakistan

(By Dr. Hira Yousuf Khan, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom, and Professor Ahmad Nadeem Abbasi, Radiation Oncologist, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi) Breast cancer awareness must extend beyond October and become a year-round national priority in Pakistan. Medical experts are urging families, communities and healthcare institutions to encourage early diagnosis, challenge social stigma and help women seek medical care without fear or embarrassment. Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings pink campaigns, fundraising events and public messages encouraging women to recognise breast symptoms and…

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Brampton Cricket Championship Final Draws Mayor Patrick Brown

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Mayor Patrick Brown attends the Brampton Cricket Championship Final with organizers and cricket community members

Mayor Patrick Brown attends the Brampton Cricket Championship Final as special guest, praising efforts to promote community sports   (By: Tasneem Zaki) Brampton, Canada: The Brampton Cricket Championship final was held with strong community participation, bringing together players, cricket fans and local residents. Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown attended as the special guest. He encouraged the players and praised efforts to promote sports and community engagement in the city. Chief Organizer Faisal Molidina and his team received appreciation for their hard work and successful organization of the championship. The organizers said…

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Brampton Names Park After Slain Pakistani Human Rights Advocate Shahbaz Bhatti

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Shahbaz Bhatti Park at 60 Davenfield Circle in Brampton, named in honour of Pakistan’s former minorities minister

Mayor Patrick Brown honours the slain Pakistani minister and human rights advocate with a park in Brampton (By: Tasneem Zaki) BRAMPTON, ONTARIO: The City of Brampton has named a newly established park after Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan’s former Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs and a prominent advocate for religious freedom and human rights. Located at 60 Davenfield Circle, Brampton, Shahbaz Bhatti Park honours his efforts to promote equality, religious tolerance and the rights of minority communities. Bhatti was Pakistan’s first Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs and the only Christian member of…

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Three Afghan Nationals Jailed in UK in Bristol Teen Rape Case

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Bristol Crown Court where four defendants were sentenced in a teenage girl rape and trafficking case

Three Afghan nationals and a 17-year-old boy received prison and detention sentences in a Bristol case involving the rape and trafficking of a teenage girl BRISTOL, UK: Three Afghan nationals and a 17-year-old Afghan boy have received a combined 36 years in prison and detention for offences involving the rape and trafficking of a 17-year-old girl in Bristol, according to BBC News Urdu. Mehrab Safi, 21, was sentenced to 15 years at Bristol Crown Court. Salman Habibkheli and Awal Ahmadzai, both 19, each received nine years in a youth detention…

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Craig Miles Retirement: Gloucestershire Bowler Ends Career at 32

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Craig Miles Retirement from professional cricket at age 32

Craig Miles Retirement comes at 32 as the Gloucestershire bowler steps away from professional cricket to protect his mental well-being. Miles said he made the decision to protect his mental well-being. He has not played since June. The fast bowler returned to Gloucestershire this year after spending six seasons with Warwickshire. Miles began his professional career with Gloucestershire in Bristol. He went on to take 512 wickets across all three formats during his career. In an open letter published by Gloucestershire, Miles explained his decision to leave the game. He…

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