While Pakistan continues its diplomatic efforts to promote global peace, Pakistani-American physicians are leading a parallel mission to save lives through cutting-edge, affordable cancer research. That mission took center stage this week as the Hematology and Oncology Physicians Promoting Excellence (HOPPE) held its first two-day inaugural summit in Houston, Texas. HOPPE is a physician-led nonprofit […]
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Middle East war to dominate Houston’s ‘Davos of Energy’
Energy industry leaders will converge on Texas this week for an annual conference dominated by oil and gas supply disruptions from the war launched by the US and Israel against Iran. More than 10,000 attendees are expected for CERAWeek, the spring gathering in Houston that has taken on unexpected importance as fuel prices soar since […]
Rapper Takeoff passes away after being shot in Houston
Takeoff, the third member of Migos alongside the rappers Quavo and Offset, has died, TMZ reports. The 28-year-old rapper, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was fatally shot at a bowling alley in Houston. The rapper, whose real name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, was pronounced dead at the scene after he was “shot in the head” during […]
Political Factors Affecting Post-Hurricane Recovery in Houston and New Orleans
The demographics of New Orleans played a crucial role in the way Hurricane Katrina affected the population of the city. Of all the people affected, Black residents living in low-lying areas were the most devastated. Out of the entire population of New Orleans, Black residents comprised 66% of all deaths, with White residents making up […]
Aisam and Gonzalez win Houston doubles title
LAHORE: Mexican Santiago Gonzalez and Pakistani Aisam ul Haq Qureshi won their first ATP Tour title as a team on Sunday, defeating British brothers Ken Skupski and Neal Skupski 3-6, 6-4, 10-6 to win the Fayez Sarofim & Co USA Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston. Gonzalez and Qureshi reached their first tour-level final in […]
Garin lifts first ATP Tour title in Houston
After 10 years of waiting, Chile has an ATP Tour singles champion. Christian Garin dug deep on Sunday in the final of the Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston, weathering a barrage of aggressive forehands from Norwegian Casper Ruud to prevail 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-3. “It was a really intense match […]