Pakistani actor Bilal Abbas Khan and former national cricket team captain Misbah-ul-Haq draw crowds as philanthropists rally behind children’s heart hospital in Pakistan.
HOUSTON, Texas — The Pakistan Children’s Heart Foundation North America hosted a fundraising dinner in Houston, bringing together prominent Pakistani celebrities, medical professionals, community leaders and philanthropists in support of life-saving cardiac care for children in Pakistan.

Pakistani drama superstar Bilal Abbas Khan and former Pakistan cricket team captain Misbah-ul-Haq emerged as the center of attention at the event, attracting considerable interest from attendees who gathered to support the foundation’s mission of providing cardiac care to children in need.
The fundraising dinner witnessed an overwhelming response from the Pakistani-American community, with generous donors contributing wholeheartedly to support the children’s heart hospital in Pakistan. In a remarkable show of generosity, $200,000 was raised within just one hour, highlighting the community’s commitment to improving access to life-saving medical treatment for children.
Both Bilal Abbas Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq shared their thoughts on joining the noble cause, expressing their perspectives on supporting the foundation’s mission and helping children suffering from heart conditions receive the medical care they desperately need.

The event also highlighted the valuable contributions of Pakistani-American physicians Dr. Murtaza Shakir, Dr. Athar Qureshi, Dr. Ali Rizvi and Dr. Aasim Khan, who have played an important role in supporting the hospital and its objectives.
The physicians shed light on the foundation’s vision, the services provided by the hospital and the importance of ensuring that children with congenital and other heart conditions have access to specialized treatment. Their remarks underscored the critical role of community support and philanthropy in advancing pediatric cardiac care in Pakistan.
Social figure Sikander Pasha, who played a key role in the successful organization of the fundraising event, also shared his thoughts, highlighting the importance of collective efforts in supporting humanitarian and healthcare initiatives.
The Houston dinner served as a powerful demonstration of how community engagement, philanthropy and the involvement of influential public figures can come together to support a meaningful cause.
With $200,000 raised in just one hour, the event marked a significant fundraising milestone for the Pakistan Children’s Heart Foundation North America and reinforced the Pakistani-American community’s commitment to helping children receive the heart treatment they need.