Qurat-ulAin Balouch Shines at CDRS Fundraising Gala in Dallas Pakistani Community Donates Generously скачать в хорошем качестве

Qurat-ulAin Balouch Shines at CDRS Fundraising Gala in Dallas Pakistani Community Donates Generously

Dallas Fundraising Gala Raises $100,000 for Pakistan Relief Efforts as Singer Quratulain Balouch Captivates Audience By Raja Zahid Khanzada Dallas: A fundraising gala in Dallas, Texas brought together prominent members of the Pakistani diaspora, local officials, and humanitarian advocates, raising nearly $100,000 in support of relief and development projects in Pakistan. The event honored the work of Todd Shea, an American humanitarian whose organization CDRS (Comprehensive Disaster Response Services) has been operating in Pakistan for two decades. The gala was organized in collaboration with the local human rights group CECS, drawing an energetic turnout from business leaders, physicians, and community organizers. Among the notable attendees were Susan Harper, Consul General of Canada, Steve Babick, Mayor of Carrollton, Mark Hill, President of Frisco ISD and mayoral candidate in Frisco, Alev Weiland, President of Turkish Americans of North Texas, Dr. Durdana Balakishiyeva, President of the Azerbaijani Association of North Texas, and several leading Pakistani-American professionals. The evening took on a celebratory spirit with a captivating performance by renowned Pakistani singer Quratulain Baloch, whose soulful Sufi renditions and hit songs drew continuous applause and cheers from the audience. A special music segment was also presented by famed Pakistani guitarist Shallum Xavier of the band Fuzon, adding to the cultural vibrance of the event. Sharon Carson, Director at Children’s Health, American journalist Anjum Khalil, former PTV legend Nilofer Abbasi, and community figure Raja Chaudhry, The jago Times CEO, Raja Zahid Khanzada, Dr Nasreen Khan were also in attendance, joining in support of the cause. Addressing the gathering, CECS host Nadeem Zaman said the strong participation of the Pakistani diaspora demonstrated their deep commitment to humanitarian work in their home country. He noted that Todd Shea’s efforts had long been admired by Pakistanis living abroad. Todd Shea shared details of CDRS initiatives,including medical camps in rural regions, support for orphaned and vulnerable children, clean water and health projects, and ongoing post-flood rehabilitation in Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He emphasized that Pakistan had always remained his top priority, stating, “Pakistan does not only need aid—Pakistan needs partnership. And we are committed to standing with the people who need us most.” He thanked the community, calling their support his greatest strength. Donations collected during the evening will help sustain life-saving operations and preparedness measures for potential future floods in 2025, alongside education programs and critical water and health supplies for underserved populations. Organizers acknowledged that CDRS’s work has become a lifeline for many families in remote and neglected areas of Pakistan. As the night concluded, applause echoed in recognition of Quratulain Baloch, Todd Shea, and the event organizers. Attendees expressed their intention to continue supporting CDRS initiatives, noting that the gala not only strengthened community ties in Dallas but reaffirmed a shared belief in service to humanity. #CDRS #DallasGala #QuratulainBalouch #ToddShea #PakistanRelief #DallasCommunity #PakistaniDiasporaUSA #HumanitarianSupport #CharityEventDallas #DisasterReliefPakistan #SufiMusic #DallasEvents #CECS #PakistanAid #PhilanthropyUSA #DFWCommunity #PakistanFloodRelief #MedicalReliefPakistan #RajaZahidAkhtarKhanzada #JagoTimes #CommunityLeadership #NonprofitSupport #PakistaniArtists #ShallumXavier #DallasNews