HOUSTON: Saeed Sheikh, President of the Houston-Karachi Sister Metropolis Affiliation, has been honoured with the celebrated One World Award 2024 for his excellent philanthropic efforts and exemplary management.
Sheikh is the primary Pakistani-American and South Asian to obtain this award.
The award was introduced to him by Susan Younger, President of the Sister Metropolis Associations, through the annual One World Live performance at St Thomas College in Houston.
The occasion was attended by diplomats from numerous international locations, together with Congressman Al Inexperienced and famend businessman Syed Javed Anwar, who all prolonged their congratulations to Saeed Sheikh on receiving the award.
Congressman Al Inexperienced additionally introduced Sheikh with a Congressional Certificates of Recognition, praising his admirable companies.
Sheikh has beforehand been recognised with a number of awards, together with the celebrated Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, for his outstanding contributions to the neighborhood.
In his speech, Congressman Al Inexperienced paid tribute to Sheikh’s humanitarian efforts, stating: “Saeed Sheikh is an angel in human type, filled with compassion and dedication to serving humanity.”
He additional added that though Sheikh migrated from Pakistan to settle in the USA, he has maintained his robust connection to his homeland, religion, language, and tradition.
Inexperienced emphasised that America believes in unity, not in distinctions of race or color.
Upon receiving the award, Sheikh expressed his gratitude, stating that the award is a superb honour and has strengthened his dedication and keenness for humanitarian service.