Mr. Babar Khan Ghuari's visit to Houston
Federal Minister of Ports & Shipping & MQM Senator Mr. Babar
Khan Ghuari visited Houston on Sunday July 09, 2006. The MQM Houston Unit hold
an informal gathering of about 200+ city dignitaries, party workers and MQM
sympathizers, to welcome Mr. Ghuari in Houston. The gathering held in BBQ
Tonight banquet hall in Southwest Houston. The program started with recitation
of Holy Quran followed by welcome note by acting unit in-charge Mr. Maqsood Alam.
The Consular General of Pakistan in Houston, Honorable Mr. G. R. Balouch
welcomed Mr. Ghuari and praised Mr. Ghuari and his efforts in establishment of
Consulate in Houston. The honorable City Council member Mr. M. J. Khan welcomed
Mr. Ghuari on behalf of Mayor of Houston and recognized the efforts of MQM
Houston Unit during the relief efforts of Katrina victims and fund raising
events of Pakistan's Earthquake. He told the audience that Mayor of Houston has
personally thanked MQM Houston Unit for their efforts and volunteerism during
the Katrina incident.
The Cheif Guest of the eveving and Federal Minter Mr. Babar Khan Ghuari informed
the audience the development work being done in Pakistan and especially in the
shipping industry. Mr. Babar informed that a development scheme has been louched
to develop one of the islands near Karachi. This new development will be like
modern Dubai. He encourages the foriegn investment in Pakistan.
The program ended with the lavish dinner sponsored by MQM Houston Unit and City
Council member Mr. M. J. Khan. The program was MC'd by Mr. Ghulam Mohiuddin
Chisty. After the dinner, Babar Bhai presided the unit meeting along with MQM
USA's Central Orginizer Mr. Izaz Siddiqui.