Pakistani-American candidate Ali Sheikhani has emerged victorious in the constable race in Fort Bend County, Texas. Sheikhani, who ran as a Republican candidate, defeated fellow Pakistani-origin candidate Nabil Shike for the position.
Sheikhani secured 39,936 votes, capturing 52% of the total, while his opponent, Democrat Shike, received 36,541 votes.
Who is Ali Sheikhani?
Ali Sheikhani was born in Karachi, Pakistan, but spent most of his life in the United States. Initially, he worked as a police officer in Texas before venturing into business.
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In 2012, Sheikhani founded the Shaikhani Group, which started operations in Texas and later expanded into Pakistan. Currently, his company operates 40 businesses across both countries and manages over 250 retail outlets.
The Sheikhani Group employs around 2,000 individuals and is active in diverse fields, including gas stations, petrol pumps, solar, and other energy sectors.
Additionally, the group engages in real estate projects such as building shopping plazas, though exact details of its assets are not publicly available.
In recent months, Sheikhani has been increasingly active in Pakistan, especially in Karachi, where he has been involved in discussions on local politics, business, and community development projects.
His presence in Karachi has attracted attention, as he has been vocal on a variety of issues related to the city’s progress.
