Ali Shekhani, a candidate of Pakistani descent, has won the position of constable in Fort Bend County, Texas, USA. Shekhani received 39,936 votes, successfully defeating another candidate of Pakistani origin, Nabil Shaikh.
Born in Karachi, Shekhani moved to the United States, where he pursued a career as a police officer in Texas before entering the business world. In 2012, he founded the Shekhani Group, a business that began in Texas and later expanded operations to Pakistan.
Shekhani’s win highlights the growing influence of Pakistani Americans on the local government of the U.S. His background in law enforcement and business has contributed to his support base within Fort Bend County, where he now serves as a constable.
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With a vision to bridge communities and serve the public, Shekhani’s election marks a significant achievement for Pakistani-origin citizens in the United States. His success demonstrates the impact and contribution of immigrant communities in American civic life.
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