https://youtu.be/qdPwvmStnHQ?si=EF4zXM6VJ3_lbwef CECS Seminar on Human Rights Restoration in Pakistan and US: Congress Members, Scholars Participate, Call for Diaspora Unity By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas, Texas: A special seminar was organized by the Center of Excellence for Community Services (CECS) to raise global awareness about the challenges of human rights in Pakistan and to empower the Pakistani diaspora in the United States. Renowned global experts participated in the event. The central theme of the seminar was “Human Rights in Pakistan: Challenges and Solutions,” with an emphasis on encouraging the diaspora to play an active role in this struggle. The…
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https://youtu.be/uihRXEI6M38?si=1fC2hrqWzZpBX1YB IIFA’s 25th Edition Set for March 2025 in Jaipur, with Shah Rukh Khan Highlighting Its Impact By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Mumbai, January 2024 – The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) is set to mark its historic 25th anniversary with a grand Silver Jubilee celebration. Scheduled from March 8th to 9th, 2025, the event will be hosted in the Pink City of Jaipur, Rajasthan, blending Indian cinema’s glitz and glamour with the cultural richness of Rajasthan. This milestone event promises a stunning showcase of cinematic artistry, cultural heritage, and Bollywood’s global legacy. The 25th edition, under the theme “Silver…
https://youtu.be/yfsK6PUJaWI?si=xlvWL7ruN1sbzTlW First Pakistan Global’s Anti-Pakistan Event Fails at Capitol Hill | Low Congress, Community Turnout By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada The much-anticipated “Congressional Briefing on Islamabad Massacre” held at Capitol Hill after Trump’s inauguration turned out to be a failure. Out of 535 members of Congress, including 100 senators, only five attended the briefing. The cautious response from these attendees and the event’s limited community participation highlight its lack of impact. Organized under the banner of “First Pakistan Global,” but allegedly spearheaded by a PTI leader, the event aimed to shed light on alleged atrocities by Pakistan’s military and establishment.…
Saeed Sheikh Congratulates Donald J. Trump on His Inauguration as President of the United States By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Houston: Saeed Sheikh, President of the Houston-Karachi Sister City Association and a prominent leader of the Pakistani community in Houston, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Donald J. Trump on his inauguration as the President of the United States. He expressed hope that President Trump will play a significant role in strengthening the relations between the United States and Pakistan, ushering in a new era of mutual cooperation. In his statement, Saeed Sheikh emphasized that under President Trump’s leadership, efforts will…
Trump’s Executive Order: Changes in Birthright Citizenship Laws and Its Impact – 18 States Decided to Challenge It in Court By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada The recent Executive Order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump introduces a significant change to the country’s citizenship laws, specifically regarding the interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment. This order sets new criteria for birthright citizenship, which will particularly affect individuals born in the United States under certain conditions, including those born to undocumented and temporary residents. https://youtu.be/GlXV0KjwGNo?si=xOmVHRtbnvubt7RY For further details on this Executive Order, visit: White House Presidential Actions In response to President Trump’s…
A New Era in America: A Convicted President and the Philosophical Battle for Democracy Analysis by : Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada For the first time in American history, a president is about to take the oath of office with the stain of 34 criminal convictions. In the annals of human history, particularly in developed nations, the relationship between leadership and ethics has always been crucial. In societies founded on democratic principles, this relationship becomes even more critical when an elected leader is criminally convicted. Such events have profound legal, ethical, political, and social implications. The recent entry of newly elected…
https://youtu.be/ES3w06mp0ys?si=_w_sPzwwMtgr5Tlv Dallas Renowned Guitarist Mansoor Shehzad Passes Away from Throat Cancer, Community in Mourning By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: Dallas’ famous guitarist Mansoor Shehzad passed away today after a brief illness. Six months ago, he was diagnosed with throat cancer, and he was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Dallas. Mansoor Shehzad used to accompany singers from Pakistan and India in concerts held here. He performed with numerous artists. He began playing the guitar in Karachi during his teenage years in the 1980s and performed alongside Pakistan’s renowned pop singers like Alamgir, Shehzad Roy, Ali Haider, Saleem Javed,…
https://youtu.be/4fIk9vYCkQ4?si=3R2LTN5pXdE1kdeO CECS Hosts “Human Rights and International Oppression” Event with DFW Community Leaders and FBI Officials By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Dallas: An event titled “Human Rights and International Oppression” was organized in Carrollton, Texas, in collaboration with the Center of Excellence for Community Services (CECS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The event saw the participation of Carrollton Mayor Steve Babick, representatives from various human rights organizations, and community leaders from across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The primary objective was to raise awareness about law and justice, ensuring that residents facing threats within the U.S. or abroad know…
Pakistani-American oil tycoon Syed Javed Anwar invited to Trump’s inauguration, with the Texas Governor also accompanying him on his private jet to Washington. By: Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada Texas:Leaders from around the world, especially from third-world countries, are eager to attend the inauguration of newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump. However, a few Pakistani-American personalities in the U.S. have received special invitations from Trump. Among them is Texas-based Republican leader and prominent oil tycoon Syed Javed Anwar, who has been personally invited to the inauguration ceremony. When Geo/Jang contacted Syed Javed Anwar for confirmation, he affirmed that he had received…
बॉलीवुड स्टार तमन्ना भाटिया ने डलास में पटेल ब्रदर्स का दौरा किया, समुदाय और संस्कृति का उत्सव मनाया लेखक: राजा जाहिद अख्तर खानजादा डलास: स्थानीय समुदाय के लिए एक सुखद आश्चर्य के रूप में, बॉलीवुड अभिनेत्री तमन्ना भाटिया, जो अपनी विनम्र और सौम्य व्यक्तित्व के लिए जानी जाती हैं, ने डलास के मैकिनी में पटेल ब्रदर्स स्टोर का दौरा किया। पटेल ब्रदर्स, जो अमेरिका में सबसे बड़ी भारतीय किराना स्टोर श्रृंखला है, वर्तमान में अपनी स्वर्ण जयंती मना रहा है, जो समुदाय की सेवा के 50 वर्षों का प्रतीक है। अपने दौरे के दौरान, तमन्ना ने खरीदारों के साथ घुल-मिलकर…
