https://youtu.be/0sXDSHsVu6Q?si=cX9TeENW8bHY50CB Human Rights, Civic Voice, and the Politics of February 8, PTI Dallas Hosts Protest Gathering By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: In the context of the February 8 protests, the leadership of Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf and the Movement for the Protection of the Constitution of Pakistan organized a public protest gathering in Dallas, hosted by PTI Dallas, focused on human rights and civic participation. The event was held at a local banquet hall and brought together members of the Pakistani American community to voice concerns over democratic rights and constitutional governance in Pakistan. The gathering was jointly organized…
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A Dallas Imam and a Woman Sentenced to 80 and 70 Years in Federal Child Exploitation Case By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: In an official press release, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in coordination with the United States Department of Justice, announced that two men have been sentenced to 80 and 70 years in federal prison for their roles in a conspiracy involving the sexual exploitation of a child. The sentences were imposed by a federal court after prosecutors established charges related to child sexual exploitation, the production and distribution of child pornography, and criminal conspiracy. According to the…
Dallas: PTI USA Announces Protest Calling for Release of Imran Khan and Political Prisoners By Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) USA’s Dallas chapter has announced a protest calling for the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and other political prisoners, citing alleged human rights violations in Pakistan and controversies surrounding the 2024 general elections. According to an event poster circulated by the organizers, the protest is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 7, at 11:30 a.m. at Signature Kabab in Plano, Texas. A brunch gathering for participants has also been arranged at the venue. Former…
Fatima Bhutto, a Quiet Reckoning With Love, Power, and the Shadow of a Political Dynasty By Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada My first encounter with Fatima Bhutto did not take place at a literary festival, a book launch, or an international forum. I saw her for the first time much earlier, during political tours across Sindh that preceded her father’s arrival, when she would accompany her mother, Ghinwa Bhutto. She was still an adolescent then, often carrying her infant brother, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Jr., in her arms. The political atmosphere of Tando Allahyar from that period remains vivid in my memory.…
https://youtu.be/Ll5sLwneP0Y?si=546voYUePSvUew82 A Grand Musical Night in Dallas Marks the Birthday of Salman Abidi, Founder of Rising Performance Hall By Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: In the DallasFort Worth Metroplex, where cultural expression increasingly reflects the diversity of its communities, the birthday of Salman Abidi, founder of the Rising Performance Hall, was marked with an elegant gathering and a vibrant musical night dedicated to music lovers. The event was held at the Rising Performance Hall in Carrollton, Texas, a venue that has emerged as a hub for live music, artistic expression, and community connection. The evening brought together prominent figures from…
https://youtu.be/vDH0bqIfeF4?si=IGYPaakXb7ATMZEh No Room for “Banarasi Thugs” in PTI Dallas: No Compromise on Ethics, Law, or Transparency, Says Nadeem Zaman By Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas, Texas: Nadeem Zaman, the North America Coordinator of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has issued a strong warning against the misuse of the party’s name and platform, declaring a zero tolerance policy toward alleged blackmail, fraudulent fundraising, and staged theatrics carried out in the name of the party. In a detailed statement and exclusive interview with The Jago Times, Mr. Zaman addressed allegations that certain individuals, including men and women associated with PTI circles, have been exploiting social…
https://youtu.be/TgXQiYa7fDs?si=8W225ZKnvayKQb7n A Story of the State Power and the Individual An Intellectual Gathering in Irving on the Book “Foreign Affairs to Jail Affairs” By Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: An important intellectual and literary gathering aimed at promoting serious dialogue within the community was held in Irving Texas where participants engaged in an in depth discussion on the acclaimed book Foreign Affairs to Jail Affairs by poet and author Shah Alam Siddiqui. The event served as a reflective forum for the local community bringing together voices to examine themes of foreign policy state power personal experience and democratic values. The…
Collin County Police Raid Jewelry Stores in Irving and Frisco, Uncovering an Alleged Multimillion Dollar Gold Bar Fraud By Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: Simultaneous raids on two jewelry businesses in the DFW Texas cities of Irving and Frisco are being described as the culmination of a yearlong investigation by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office into a large scale financial fraud targeting elderly residents. Authorities say the operation is linked to hundreds of victims across Collin County and throughout Texas. According to CBS News Texas, the raids were carried out on Thursday, targeting Tilak Jewelers in Irving and Saima Jewelers…
La mesa global de la verdad brutal en Davos y el futuro del mundo y de Pakistán Por Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada La verdad brutal no es la que se pronuncia desde los púlpitos morales. Es la que se coloca sobre la mesa en las salas del poder, sin velos y sin suavidad. Es una verdad que las naciones prefieren no escuchar, pero sobre la que se construyen los imperios. En la verdad brutal hay menos esperanza y más realidad. No hablan los principios, hablan los resultados. Por eso, a lo largo de la historia, esta verdad ha aparecido siempre…
