{"id":260,"date":"2026-01-10T13:51:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T13:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=260"},"modified":"2026-01-11T11:45:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T11:45:48","slug":"pakistani-origin-candidates-contest-local-elections-across-texas-including-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=260","title":{"rendered":"Pakistani-Origin Candidates Contest Local Elections Across Texas, Including Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Houston (Special Correspondent) Several candidates of Pakistani origin are contesting local government elections across various cities in the U.S. state of Texas, including Houston, as part of the upcoming local elections scheduled for mid-February.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to available details, these candidates are actively participating in the democratic process through public outreach initiatives, voter awareness drives, fundraising campaigns, and corner meetings to engage local communities ahead of polling day.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sara Khan Addressing to gathering during her Election Campaign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

In Fort Bend County, Houston, Pakistani-origin candidates Nabil Shaik, a former police constable, and Haroon Mughal are contesting for the position of Commissioner, Precinct 4. Meanwhile, Sara Khan is running for the office of County Treasurer, focusing on grassroots mobilization with the support of local volunteers. Another Pakistani-origin candidate, Muzaffar Vohra, is contesting for the position of District Clerk.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Candidate for Commissioner Fortbend county Nabil Shaik with District Attorney Brain Medilton and others during his campaign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

On Friday evening, Nabil Shaik hosted a public outreach gathering in Fort Bend County as part of his election campaign for Commissioner, Precinct 4. The event was attended by Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton, along with community members and supporters. Separately, County Treasurer candidate Sara Khan held a meeting with her supporters, during which she presented and discussed her campaign manifesto and priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Haroon Mughal is scheduled to hold a public meeting on Sunday evening as part of his ongoing campaign activities for the position of Commissioner, Precinct 4, continuing efforts to connect with voters ahead of the elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Candidate for Commissioner Fortbend county Haroon Mughal will hold meet up on Jan 11 in houston<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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