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Muhammad Saeed Sheikh, President led delegation of Houston Karachi Sister City Association to meet the Governor of Sindh, Nehal Hashmi, at Governor House Karachi to discuss several collaboration matters of mutual interest.

President Muhammad Saeed Sheikh and the Helping Hand Pakistan team handed over crucial medical supplies to ChildLife Foundation, supporting children’s healthcare in Karachi during recent visit to Pakistan in April, 2026

Inauguration of RO Plant at Shireen Jinnah Colony, Karachi, with President Muhammad Saeed Sheikh and HHRD, advancing access to clean drinking water during April 2026 visit to Pakistan

Hyderabad Chhipa Jamaat, with ADR and HHRD, distributed food to 130+ families in Hyderabad, supported by Mr. Syed Javaid Anwar in memory of his loved ones

Mr. Muhammad Saeed Sheikh and Kashif Ghais visit Karachi’s Neurology Center, praising its world-class care and advanced rehabilitation services-April 2026

April 2026: Honored to partner with Momina & Duraid Foundation on Siraj-ud-Daula Elementary School in Karachi, an inspiring step toward quality education, made possible by the generous support of Syed Javaid Anwar

Proud to support student health screenings in Lyari with Kiran Foundation, ensuring every child gets the care they need to learn, grow, and thrive sponsored by Chief Patron Syed Javaid Anwar

A beautiful evening of Houston Iftar 2026- 27th Annual Ramadan Dinner with the Mayor of Houston. True reflection of unity, diversity, and interfaith harmony, with a gathering of 2,000+ guests, a remarkable success

Delivering hope across borders. Three medical containers worth $600,000+ dispatched to support flood-affected communities in Pakistan powered by strong partnerships and shared humanity

Together for Pakistan: Houston’s Pakistani American community unites to deliver hope dispatching vital aid and supporting over 100,000 flood-affected lives through compassion and collective action

Sowing seeds of hope: Grateful to the Houston community Collectively efforts for empowering flood-affected farmers in Vehari, restoring livelihoods and building a stronger, resilient future together

Houston stands with Pakistan: Over $1 million raised by a united community, bringing hope, relief, and rebuilding lives for 100,000+ floods affected families

Over $1 million raised by a united community, bringing hope and rebuilding lives for 100,000+ flood-affected families. Chief Patron Syed Javaid Anwar leads by example with a generous $150,000 contribution

Marka-e-Haq lights up Houston: A powerful celebration of Pakistan’s Independence Day, uniting the community through culture, pride, and patriotism in an unforgettable evening

Pakistan Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh met Texas Governor Greg Abbott and presented him a Pakistani Craft memento. Present on the occasion were Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, Consul General Aftab Chaudhry & President HKSCA Muhammad Saeed Sheikh.

MAYOR HOUSTON PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 09, 2025 "HOUSTON IFTAR DAY"

President HKSCA Muhammad Saeed Sheikh meeting with Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh of Pakistan at the Pakistan Embassy, Washington DC.

Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori met with President of the Houston-Karachi Sister City Association, Muhammad Saeed Sheikh.

Muhammad Saeed Sheikh, President of the Houston-Karachi Sister City Association, held a high-level and forward-looking meeting with U.S. Consul General Scott Urbom in Karachi. The discussion focused on unlocking new opportunities for trade, investment, and sustainable collaboration between the State of Texas and Pakistan.

Muhammad Saeed Sheikh, President of the Houston-Karachi Sister City Association, held a high-level and forward-looking meeting with U.S. Consul General Scott Urbom and senior U.S. Consulate officials in Karachi. The discussion focused on unlocking new opportunities for trade, investment, and sustainable collaboration between the State of Texas and Pakistan.

Presentation of a memento of Appreciation to H. E. Ambassador Masood Khan at the hksaBusiness Luncheon. Consul General Abrar Hashmi, Director GHP Jensen Shen and other HKSCA Board

President Muhammad Saeed Sheikh receives the United States President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

President Bob Harvey of Greater Houston Partnership Memento presentation to the Ambassador of Pakistan H.E. Dr.Asad Majeed Khan during GHP meeting

World Humanitarian Day is celebrated by Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) through its 2nd Annual Day of Service along with the Alliance for Disaster Relief (AFDR) and several volunteers.

Pakistan Floods Relief Efforts 2025

President of Houston Karachi Sister City Association Muhammad Saeed Sheikh meeting U. S. Consul General Mark Stroh in Karachi.

H. E. Masood Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan in the USA met Texas Governor Greg Abbott, along with Abrar H Hashmi, Consul General of Pakistan.

Mayor Sylvester Turner participated at the Houston"Virtual" Iftar Dinner pick up drive Thru and at the live pre-recorded simultaneously Broadcasted program

Mayor Sylvester Turner participated at the Houston"Virtual" Iftar Dinner pick up drive Thru and at the live pre-recorded simultaneously Broadcasted program

HURRICANE HARVEY DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS

Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Efforts with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Efforts with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

COVID-19 Relief Efforts-PPE Donation to the City of Houston

Sister Cities International Award 2016

Hosting of a Pakistani Cultural delegation & presentation

Sister Cities of Houston Awarded prestigious "One World Award 2024" President HKSCA Muhammad Saeed Sheikh

Muhammad Saeed Sheikh received the “2022 Global Leader of Influence Award” from the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston for the Exceptional Leadership, International Impact and Outstanding Contributions to Houston’s International spirit over two decades at the 24th Annual Jesse H. Jones Award Luncheon.

At the G 7 Annual Gala Muhammad Saeed Sheikh “Global Seven Outstanding Humanitarian Award” recipient, Muhammad Aftab Chaudhry- Consul General of Pakistan, Farida Sheikh, Murad Ajani, Dr. Yaqoob Sheikh, ILyas Choudry, Nasr Khan, Saad Ansari, Dr. Hina Azam, and other prominent Community members.

Muhammad Saeed Sheikh was honored by Mayor Sylvester Turner at the Houston City Council

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner honored Muhammad Saeed Sheikh, President, Houston Karachi Sister City Association, at the City Council in recognition of his outstanding decades of community service and presented the Sister Cities International 'Volunteer of the Year Award'.

HKSCA Board along with the Mayor Sylvester Turner honoring Chief Patron Syed Javaid Anwar for receiving the Civil Award " Hilal-e- Imtiaz" from the President of Pakistan

COVID-19 Relief Efforts-PPE Donation to the City of Houston

Mayor Houston presentation Special Recognition for receiving SCI Award 2016

City of Houston proclamation on receiving SCI Award 2017

Houston Iftar 2024

At the Alliance for Disaster Relief fundraising dinner Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green, Chief Patron AFDR Syed Javaid Anwar, Consul General Abrar Hashmi along with collaborative partners presentation a check of half a million of dollars to Implementing partner Helping Hand for Relief & Development for the Pakistan Floods Relief Efforts.

Several homes & Houstonians Colonies were built with the sponsorship of HKSCA

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Consul General Mohammad Aftab Choudhry of Pakistan, Chief Patron AFDR Syed Javaid Anwar, President Walter Ulrich of Medical Bridges, performing send off of two containers of Medical Supplies & Equipment for Pakistan Floods Relief Efforts

Sending Off a first container of new merchandise for the Pakistan Floods victims along with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Consul General of Pakistan

Muhammad Saeed Sheikh meeting with Ambassador Masood Khan of Pakistan at the Pakistan Embassy, Washignton DC.

HKSCA COLLABORATES AT A COMMUNITY DINNER RECEPTION HONORING AMBASSADOR MASOOD KHAN OF PAKISTAN

Chief Patron S. Javaid Anwar donated $200 thousand to “Pakistan PM Relief fund for COVID 19”

HKSCA NEW WATER PLANT INAUGURATION IN KARACHI

Consul General of Pakistan Muhammad Aftab Chaudhry, the State Representative Dr. Suleman Lalani, Tariq Majeed joined Alliance for Disaster Relief, Helping Hands for Relief & Development & Houston Karachi Sister City Association in sending a 40-Feet container of brand new items, like winter provisions & merchandise for those suffering from the 2nd year in a row floods in several parts of Pakistan.

HKSCA delegation visit to Pakistan / MOU signing with FPCCI

On the occasion of 2020 Pakistan Independence Day Hon. Consul General Abrar Hashmi honoring Muhammad Saeed Sheikh, President HKSCA with Government of Pakistan “ Foreign Minister’s Honours Roll” Award for COVID 19 Relief Efforts.

U. S. Consul General in Karachi Mark Stroh, Karachi Administrator Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Special Assistant to Chief Minister of Sindh Arooba Rashid Rabbani, President of Houston Karachi Sister City Association Muhammad Saeed Sheikh, and Helping Hand Director of Programs iLyas Choudry kick off a campaign to plant 1,000 trees in Karachi and 10,000 trees across Pakistan

Consular Corps participation at Houston Iftar 2024

Houston Iftar 2024-25th Annual Ramadan Dinner with the Mayor of Houston

HKSCA & HHRD TREE PLANTATION DRIVE 2023 INAUGURATION BY THE COMMISSIONER OF KARACHI

Houston Karachi Sister City Agreement Signing Ceremony between Mayor of Houston & Karachi in 2009

Houston Karachi Sister City, APPNA- STC, Ismaili Council, PCC- USA, Chief Host Syed Javaid Anwar & Consular Corps accorded Texas style warm welcome to the newly appointed C. G. Pakistan Muhammad Aftab Chaudhry along with Minister of State for Energy Dr. Musadik Masood Malik at a meet & greet dinner reception.

At the Houston Iftar 2023 Chief Patron, Syed Javaid Anwar along with Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Congressman Al Green, Tanweer Ahmed, Coordinator Muhammad Saeed Sheikh & members of the organizing committee presenting Appreciation Award to Mayor Sylvester Turner as a tribute for his support.

Alliance for Disaster Relief Implementing partner HHRD for the "Pakistan Floods Relief Efforts" organizing several Grocery Distributions Drive for the floods effectives.

Alliance for Disaster Relief Implementing partner HHRD for the "Pakistan Floods Relief Efforts" organizing several Grocery Distributions Drive for the floods effectives.

Pakistan Floods Relief Efforts 2022 ”-Several Medical Camps were organized in Karachi, Pakistan.

Pakistan Floods Relief Efforts 2022 ”-Several Medical Camps were organized in Karachi, Pakistan.

Distribution of Merchandise of second container of “ Karachi Floods Relief Efforts”

Tree Plantation Drive 2022 in Karachi

Recognition to the Committee of Houston “Virtual “ Iftar 2021 by the Congressman Al Green & Mayor Sylvester Turner

Mayor Sylvester Turner serving Iftar Dinner at the Houston “Virtual” Iftar 2021

Karachi Floods Relief Efforts- Distribution of Clothes, Stationary, Toys, Blankets etc

Texas Winter Storm Relief Efforts - Distribution of Food, Blankets & daily usage essential with Congressman Al Green

Texas Winter Storm Relief Efforts - Distribution of Food, Blankets & daily usage essential with Congressman Al Green.

Ramadan Food Distribution for Children With Disabilities (CWDP) at HHRD Rehab Center in Gadap Town, Karachi, Pakistan.

Karachi Floods Relief efforts-U. S. Congressman Al Green and Consul General Abrar Hashmi of Pakistan performing Sending off Ceremony of Second Container.

Karachi Floods Relief Efforts Sending Off Ceremony of a Container from Houston to Sister City Karachi.

Organizing Committee of Karachi Floods Relief Efforts

Karachi Floods Relief Efforts/Grocery distribution with Administrator Karachi.

Karachi Floods Relief- Free Medical Camp

Karachi Floods Relief Efforts”- Door to Door Grocery Distribution

COVID-19 Relief Efforts- PPE Donation to Fort Bend County

COVID-19 Relief Efforts- Food & PPE distribution Drive

HKSCA Participation at HEB Thanksgiving day Parade 2019

Houston donates humanitarian medical equipment to Karachi

Houston donates humanitarian medical equipment to Karachi

HOUSTON IFTAR 2019

At the World Affairs Council (WAC) and HKSCA) "Dinner & Diplomacy" Mr.S. Javaid Anwar, Chief Patron HKSCA presenting Texas Traditional Boots to H.E. Asad Majeed Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States. Present on the occasion were Consul General Aisha Farooqui of Pakistan, Roger Mark, President Sister Cities International, Saeed Sheikh, M.J.Khan, Mohammad Zaheer others.

70th Anniversary Celebration with Consulate of Pakistan- Houston

Inauguration of Free Water Filtration Plant Sponsored by HKSCA

Dinner Reception honoring Mayor of Karachi in Houston

Presentation of Pakistani Culture at Turkish Festival

At the HKSCA Luncheon S.Javaid Anwar CEO Midland Energy presenting HKSCA memento of Appreciation to Foreign Secretary of Pakistan Honorable Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry.