pakistanis in australia vol 4 issue 17 2014

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FROM THE DESK

A very happy 68thIndependence day to the community and that

is the mere reason that you are receiving this newsletter earlier.

Already Australia wide events have started since Eidul Fitr and

will continue to occur.

This week has particularly marked another very important

landmark which is the participation of Pakistani team in AFL

International Tournament thanks to Pakistan Shaheens who are

doing an excellent job in keeping the community active in

Victoria.

This issue also includes report of the flag hoisting ceremony at

the Consulate General of Pakistan in Sydney. In Perth we are

getting ready to celebrate Pakistan: A cultural showcase this

Sunday supported by the city of Melville and the Hon. Mayor

Audrey Russell will be attending the event with Hon. Margaret

Quirk and other dignitaries. The full program is available on the

following page and we look forward to welcome you.

And as a final note this is our 75thIssue which is only possible

because of the hard work of many supporters and contributors

behind the scene. Thank you very much for your support.

14thAugust 2014

Contents:

Page 1: From the Desk

Page 2: Idependence Day message from Flag

Hoisting by the Hon. Consul General

Page 3: Message from Hon. Michelle Rowland MP

Page 4: PIA Celebrates a Showcase of Culture

Page 5: Provisional Program for 17thAugust

Page 6: Group Updates

Citizen Foundation: Comedy Night

Page 7: Harmonys Event on 30thAugust

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Office bearers

President: Dr. Zarrin Siddiqui

Secretary: Ms. Fatima Khushnud

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Treasurer: Ms. Maria Farooq

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FLAG HOISTING CEREMONY TO MARK 68THINDEPENDENCE DAY OF PAKISTAN HELD AT PAKISTAN HOUSE

(CONSUL GENERAL RESIDENCE),

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA ON 14 AUGUST 2014

MR ABDUL AZIZ UQAILI, CONSUL GENERAL OF PAKISTAN BASED IN SYDNEY, RAISED PAKISTANI FLAG AND

LED SPECIAL PRAYERS IN MOSMAN SYDNEY

SYDNEY, 14 August, 2014: It was a bright sunny morning and a very pleasant weather in Sydney today whenat 10.30 am, on the occasion of Pakistans 68th Independence Day, Pakistani flag was hoisted in PAKISTAN

HOUSE at 5 Ryrie Street, Mosman (Sydney), NSW,Australia. Mr. Abdul Aziz Uqaili, the Consul General of

Pakistan, in the presence of several members of Pakistani community in New South Wales, slowly and

gradually raised the green and white Pakistani flag while the national anthem was played in the background.

Photograph: Courtesy Sada-e-Watan Sydney

Mr. Uqaili, soon after assuming his official responsibilities in Sydney last year, had laid the foundation of an

essential and much desired tradition of holding a formal ceremony to mark our independence day.

Despite being a working day, a large number of Pakistanis, both ladies and men, working and residing in

different parts of Sydney / New South Wales warmly welcomed the invitation of the Consul General and

participated in the ceremony. It was an open invitation to all Pakistanis in Australia, which was announced, in

all leading newspapers and magazines, being published from Sydney.

The ceremony started on time at 10.30 AMwith the recitation from the Holy Qoran by Maulana Nazeerul

Hassan Thanvi followed by the flag hoisting which was performed by Consul General, Mr. Abdul Aziz Uqaili,


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along with other Pakistani diplomats and community members. Mr. Shifaat Ahmed Kaleem, Consul read the

Independence Day messages of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, while Mr. Uqaili delivered the message of the

President of Pakistan.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Abdul Aziz Uqaili, lauded the invaluable services of the expatriate Pakistanis for

supporting their homeland and its economy particularly through forex remittances, investments and

professional services. The Consul General also appreciated the support of the community members in making

Consulates initiatives and endeavours successful. He informed the community that, since the day he took

over, he is following an open door policy in the Consulate premises, besides reaching out to the community in

their public programmes or other events. He stressed the need to remain united and to shun petty differences

among us for the sake of country and our nation.

Pakistani children, clad in colourful Pakistani constumes, performed on a national song and enthralled the

audience. Finally, Maulana Thanvi offered prayers (dua) for the integrity and solidarity of Pakistan and the

nation.

In the end, traditional morning cuisine of Pakistan halwa poori,chanay, aaloo ki bujya, nihari, naan and tea

was served to all the guests.


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PROGRAM

17thAugust 2014 at Melville Civic Hall, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon

6.55 pm Welcome: Fatima Khushnud

7.00 pm Recitation from the Holy Quran: Saif Ullah Farooqi

7.05 pm National Anthems

7.10 pm Introduction to PIA Inc. Zarrin S Siddiqui

7. 20 pm HE Mayor Russell Aubrey, City of Melville

7. 30 pm The Poets Corner: Umer Sheikh

7.40 pm Pakistani Fashion: From contemporary to traditional

7.50 pm The Poetscorner: Hassan Gillani

8.00 pm Dinner

8.30 pm Pakistanis in Australia: Our Pride and Friends

8.45 pm Hon. Margaret Quirk MLA: Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests; Emergency

Services; Bushfire Preparedness; Seniors; Ageing and Volunteering; Heritage

8.55 pm Poetry, Music & Dance with Dessert

Saad Saleem

Bindaas Beats

Dhol Group

9.30 Vote of thanks:Maria Farooq


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GROUP UPDATES

Seniors Week Grant:

The application has been submitted and we will wait for the outcome. We plan to hold this event in collaboratio

with City of Stirling on 15thNovember.

Engagements:

There are three engagements that the members will be attending in next two weeks.

a.

Red Cross Stakeholder Monthly Meeting

b.

WA Stakeholders Group

c.

Community Leaders Forum

Urdu Theatre

One of our members is interested in launching an Urdu Theatre and is looking for community members from Ind

Pak Sub Continent who are interested to participate in weekly meetings.

Grants

We are now working on grant for event in March 2015 and look forward for ideas that community members

would be interested in participation.


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