According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Israel has intensified its assault on the largest urban center in Gaza, with continuous bombing and forced starvation leading to the deaths of over 62,000 Palestinians since the war began almost two years ago. Israeli forces are stepping up their military campaign in Gaza City, using heavy artillery, drones, and fighter jets to destroy residential areas. On Monday alone, at least 30 Palestinians were killed, including 14 people who were struck while seeking food aid. Among the victims was journalist Islam al-Koumi, who died in an airstrike on the al-Sabra neighborhood. Local sources describe widespread…
Author: Raja Zahid Khanzada
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump told President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United States would help guarantee Ukraine’s security in any agreement to end Russia’s war, although the details of this assistance remain vague. Trump made this pledge during an unusual summit at the White House, where he hosted Zelenskyy and a group of European allies after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. “When it comes to security, there’s going to be a lot of help,” Trump told reporters, adding that European nations would also be involved. “They are a first line of defense because…
Ukrainian and European allies have been encouraged by U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge of security guarantees for Kyiv to help end the war. However, they are still grappling with many unresolved issues, including how willing Russia will be to cooperate. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Monday’s special summit at the White House with Trump a “major step forward” toward ending Europe’s deadliest conflict in 80 years and arranging a trilateral meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin and the U.S. president in the coming weeks. Joined at the summit by leaders of allies including Germany, France, and Britain, Zelenskyy’s warm rapport with…
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that he hoped Russian President Vladimir Putin would work towards ending the war in Ukraine. However, he also admitted that the Kremlin leader might not be interested in a deal at all, a situation that would be “rough” for Putin. In an interview with the Fox News program “Fox & Friends,” Trump said he expected Putin’s next steps to become clear within the next couple of weeks. He reiterated his opposition to sending American troops to Ukraine and did not offer any specific details on the security guarantees he has previously mentioned Washington…
A Funeral Scene in Houston The Reminder of Death and the Length of a Sermon By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada In the blazing heat of Houston, when the sun scorched overhead and the temperature reached 102 degrees, we all became witnesses to a moment of profound grief. It was the funeral prayer and burial of the mother of America’s renowned national promoter, Rehan Siddiqi. From Dallas and Houston, hundreds of friends, relatives, and community leaders had gathered to stand with the bereaved family. For the family, this was a moment of immense trial and sorrow. They had remained awake through…
https://youtu.be/excc843KLDY?si=D_oeogyD2z7pjGe1 Houston: Mother of U.S. National Promoter Rehan Siddiqi Laid to Rest Amid Tears and Sorrow By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Houston: The mother of renowned U.S. national promoter and well-known figure in the entertainment business industry, Rehan Siddiqui, was laid to rest amid tears and sorrow in the presence of hundreds of mourners. A large number of men and women from the community, including leaders, relatives, and friends, attended the funeral and burial. The late Mrs. Siddiqi had been critically ill for the past several months and was under treatment at a local hospital. News of her passing brought…
Marka-e-Haq’ takes center stage in Dallas’s grand Independence Day Quaid Mela festival By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas, Texas: The largest Pakistan Independence Day celebration in Dallas, the “Quaid Mela,” was organized under the banner of the Pakistan Society of North Texas (PSNT). The event drew thousands of Pakistani Americans from Dallas and surrounding areas, who passionately expressed their love for Pakistan. Pakistan’s Ambassador, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, attended the Quaid Mela as the chief guest. In his address, Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh said that the strong relations between Pakistan and the United States are not new. “On the very next…
Marka-e-Haq’ lights up Houston: An unforgettable Independence Day celebration By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Houston – On the occasion of Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, the city of Houston witnessed a grand and historic celebration where hundreds of Pakistani Americans and foreign dignitaries gathered for the “Pakistan Act (Art, Culture and Taste) Festival 2025”, themed “Battle of Truth” (Ma’raka-e-Haq). Organized through the collaboration of the Consulate General of Pakistan in Houston, the Houston-Karachi Sister City Association, the Pakistan Association of Greater Houston (PAGH), the Quaid-e-Azam Foundation, and several other community organizations, the festival captivated attendees with vibrant cultural showcases and a…
Pakistan has confirmed two new polio cases, bringing this year’s total to 21. The infections were found in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh, prompting health authorities to tighten vaccination measures in the affected districts. Pakistan has reported two new polio cases, raising the country’s total to 21 this year. Health authorities have confirmed infections in Lower Kohistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Badin (Sindh), leading to stricter vaccination measures in these affected districts. Details of New Cases According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), a six-year-old girl from Union Council Pattan in Lower Kohistan and a 21-month-old girl from Union Council Matli-II…
Australia’s Glenn Maxwell produced an unbeaten half-century in a tense chase to help the hosts edge out South Africa by two wickets in the third and final Twenty20 International and complete a 2-1 series victory in Cairns on Saturday. Maxwell’s unbeaten 62 off 36 balls helped Australia chase down a 173-run target with one ball to spare in a thrilling decider at Cazalys Stadium. After 18 overs, the target was a run-a-ball, with Maxwell at the crease. South African Corbin Bosch (3-26) claimed two wickets in the penultimate over and kept Maxwell from the strike. Needing 10 off the last…
