pakistanis in australia vol 3 issue 19 2013

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FROM THE DESK

It is with sadness that we send this newsletter when Pakistan

Armed Forces have lost three brave sons of the soil in Upper Dir

as a result of attack by militants. Our heartfelt condolences to

the Pakistan Army and the bereaved families.

In this issue we have included a letter from the President of

Islamic Council of WA regarding Criminal Investigation

(Identifying People) Bill 2013 that is before the LegislativeCouncil in the second reading stage as a result of the meeting

with different stakeholders. The readers will also recall that we

have approached Hon. Ms. Margaret Quirk, MLA the Shadow

Minister for Multicultural Interests about the complete absence

of Halal food at Perth Airport.Ms. Quirk has forwarded our

office a copy of the letter received from the administration of

Perth Airport which is also included. A series of events will be

happening in Perth in next two months and just a reminder that

Junaid Jamshed will be visiting Perth while Pakistan HockeyTeam visits Perth in October to participate in the International

Super Series with Argentina, Malaysia and Australia.

Preparations are also underway for the Australia Day 2014.

17th September 2013

Contents:

Page 1: From the Desk

Page 2: Schedule of hockey matches

Page 3: Upcoming events

Junaid Jamshed visit to Perth

Page 4: Australia Day update

Auditor required

Page 5: Communication from ICWA

Page 6: Correspondence from Perth Airport

Page 7: Rahat Fateh Khan visits Melbourne

46 Kanangra Crescent, Greenwood WA 6024. Ph. 0434841705, [email protected]

Office bearersPresident: Dr. Zarrin Siddiqui

Secretary: Ms. Fatima Khushnud

[email protected]

Treasurer: Ms. Maria Farooq

[email protected]

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Pakistanis in Australia Inc. is an incorporated group to support students and migrants from Pakistan in

their settlement and to initiate projects in Australia and Pakistan that promote mutual collaboration

between two countries and promote a positive image of Pakistan and Australia. For membership, please

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Community updates

INTERNATIONAL SUPER HOCKEY SERIES IN PERTHPakistan Hockey Team is visiting Perth to play against Australia, Argentina and Malaysia. A special

discount has been offered by Hockey Australia if we can get a minimum of 10 tickets per day. Similarly if

we get a minimum of 50 tickets for any day then PIA will contribute one dollar per ticket for that session.We have created an online sign-up sheet if you want to buy the tickets through our group. The link is

http://www.trybooking.com/DPEI

Thursday 17th October Tickets 18 dollars

Womens Argentina v Canada 5.30 pm

Womens Hockeyroos v Malaysia 6.25 pm

Mens Kookaburras v Argentina 7.20 pm

Mens Pakistan v Malaysia 8.15 pm

Friday 18th October Tickets 18 dollars

Womens Argentina v Malaysia 5.30 pm

Mens Kookaburras v Malaysia 6.25 pm

Womens Hockeyroos v Canada 7.20 pm

Mens Pakistan v Argentina 8.15 pm

Saturday 19th October Tickets 18 dollars PINK DAY

Womens Canada v Malaysia 12.15 pm

Womens Hockeyroos v Argentina 1.10 pm

Mens Pakistan v Kookaburras 2.05 pm

Mens Argentina v Malaysia 3.00 pm

Sunday 20th October Tickets 22.50 dollars

Mens 3 v 4 10.30 am

Womens 3 v 4 11.40 am

Womens 1 v 2 12.50 pm

Mens 1 v 2 2.00 pm

Junior and Concession Tickets 9 dollars per day

This is a fortnightly newsletter to keep communityinformed of whats happening in Pakistan and in Australiawith a special focus on Western Australia at this time. We acknowledge that this newsletter is disseminated from

Noongar land. The earlier issues can be accessed through web athttp://pakistanisinaustrali.wix.com/piainc or

through the group Facebook page athttp://www.facebook.com/groups/pakistanisinaustralia. Our Youtube

channel can be accessed athttps://www.youtube.com/user/PIAChannel1. You can also follow our twitter

account @PIAInc
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EVENTS IN COMING MONTHS IN PERTHFollowing is a list of upcoming events in Perth and Insha Allah we will either be collaborating or

organizing the events highlighted in the Green with one member taking lead for each event. If you

want to participate in any of the following events let us know and of course feel free to send us your

suggestions. In addition we are also trying to launch two more programs before our Annual General

Meeting in April subject to funding availability.

1. IGA Royal Show 28th September to 5th October 20132. Bollywood with Shahrukh 9th October 20133. International Super Series 17- 20th October 20134. Telethon Weekend 19 20th October 20135. City of Vincent Celebrates Eid 20th October 20136. A spiritual journey with Junaid Jamshed 3rd November7. Matters of Heart: A poetry evening 3rd week of November8. Thanking our volunteers December 20139. RAC Christmas Pageant December 201310.Australia Day 26th January 201411.Pakistan Day 23rd March 201412.ANZAC Day + Youme Shuhda 25 April 201413.Pakistan Movie Festival 17th August 2014


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Every year we have tried to celebrate Australia Day in Pakistan with a non-governmental organisation. F

the upcoming Australia Day we will be supporting one of the government schools in Kuthiala

Government Primary School, Kuthiala, is located in village Kuthiala, Tehsil Sambrial, District Sialko

Province Punjab, Pakistan, located 200 kilometers south from Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Th

School was formed in 1974, wiped off many times by flood. The present concrete building was final

erected in 1982. The building consists of four class rooms which are in quite poor condition with n

furniture fixtures and fittings, and electrical appliances. There is neither clean drinking water facility in th

school nor any playing facility for the students. The class rooms present gloomy dark environment

there are no tube lights or bulbs and thus the students have to study in dark. the windows are broke

with writing boards which have been painted black on the broken grey cement, on which chalk does no

write.

We need to provide for furniture, fixtures, and black boards, clean drinking water facility, paint the room

and stationary for 150 kids, as the course books are provided by the government of Punjab.We all are privileged that our kids are studying in the best schools with ideal environments. So lets join

our efforts together and make a difference in the life of these children who have to study in such adverse

conditions. Please donate generously as every penny we donate will be worth a fortune for the future of

these children. If you can support in any way it will be highly appreciated. This year the Australia Day

Project will be led by our secretary Fatima Khushnud.

FINANCIAL AUDIT

Although the Department of Commerce does not require the incorporated groups to get the accountsaudited, in our constitution we have specially included the clause that accounts will be audited if the

budget exceeds 3000 Aus Dollars. For the current year we have already crossed the limit so will be

presenting audited accounts. We will be grateful if you can recommend an auditor.

AUSTRALIA DAY 2014

BEENAI PROJECT

If you have any spare eye glasses please donate it to us so they can be used by those who cannot

afford to buy them in Pakistan. So far we have collected only six pairs.


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UPDATE FROM ISLAMIC COUNCIL OF WA

10th

September 2013

All thanks are due to Allah Subhanahuwataalla, the Lord of the worlds, and peace and prayers are upon His messeng

Muhammad (SAW)

Assalamu Alaikom

This communiqu is for the Western Australian Muslim community. This afternoon delegates from Muslim Communities

Western Australia and leaders of Sikh community attended a high level community heads meeting with the Minister of Polic

Hon Liz Harvey, Deputy Commissioner of WA Police Services Assistant Commissioner Chris Dawson Service, senior members

Police Service and Office Multicultural Interests Policy Advisor.

The purpose of this special meeting was to discuss and dispel concerns about the proposed Criminal Investigation (Identifyi

People) Bill 2013 that is before the Legislative Council in the second reading stage.

The Minister of Police welcomed the delegates and sincerely apologised on behalf of her Department for lack of thoroug

community consultation regarding the proposed Bill.

Assistant Commissioner Chris Dawson outlined the rationale behind the proposed Bill and the necessity for an improve

legislation to fight crime that includes serious organised crime. The proposed amendments to the legislation are needed

help in identification of suspects and non suspects in criminal investigation. He reassured the delegates that the Bill is who

aimed at criminals such as Bikie associations and not targeted at any particular community or minority religious group

Western Australia.

Delegates from the Sikh and Muslim community argued that section 16 (4A) ,C & D are too broad as amendment to propos

law that requires a person to remove ones religious headdress to show ones head rather than face for forensic identificati

purposes. The delegates arguments were highly persuasive and logical from their religious and commonsense points of view

Both Muslim and Sikh leaders passionately articulated that religious sensitivities and human rights must be protected. Assista

Commissioner reiterated that any likelihood of rouge police harassing members of any community will be seriously dealt wi

and will not be tolerated by WA Police.

The Assistant Commissioner appreciated the deeply held concerns of Sikh and Muslim communities regarding the propose

law and is happy for the Minister of Police to reconsider the Bill for redrafting for precision and clarity so that religious minor

groups are not singled out via mere mis-wording in the legislation.

The Minister of Police Hon Liz Harvey appreciated concerns on both sides of the argument and is prepared to suspend furthe

debate on this Bill. Therefore this Bill will be now be referred to Legislative Council Committee for re-drafting taking in

consideration concerns of Muslim and Sikh communities of Western Australia. Further community consultation will be planne

by WA Police and Office of Multicultural Interests to keep the diverse ethnic communities informed of the legislation if neede

Therefore it is now likely that the Bill which was listed to be debated today and tomorrow as No.20 in the order list of Bills

Legislative Council will be suspended effectively. The Legislative Council is our House of Review where elected Membe

scrutinize Bills before it. If a Bill requires further amendment or legislative corrections it is put to further consultation

Legislative Councils Committee charged to oversee Bills. These Bills are subjected to further redrafting for clarity and precisiif necessary to outline the clear the intent of our legislators. This is what will occur to this proposed bill.

The controversial wording of head will be changed to face in consultation with Attorney Generals Department to give th

bill its logical intent when identifying suspect or non-suspects who wear a religious headwear.

Islamic Council of Western Australia takes this opportunity to thank everyone in our community who remained patien

steadfast and offered dua. With Allahs help everything is possible.

Wassalam Alaikom

Dr Rateb Jneid

President- Islamic Council of WA


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