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May 2016 T WE REMEMBER PASSION, INTEGRITY & APNAPAN

Last week Pakistani community around Australia has participated in ANZAC Day Services around

Australia. A report by Mr. Mohammed Ali is included on page 4. Our group laid a wreath at the official

ceremony in morning at Kings Park which was attended by 40, 000 Australians.

This was followed by Youme Shuhada on 30th

April, 2016 that coincided with our AGM. The annual

report 2015 is now approved and will be uploaded by weekend as the website is being redesigned.

Preparations are now underway to participate in the Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea on 29th

May,

2016. In addition this issue contains the upcoming events form Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne.

As the discussion on budget at Federal level and State level continues in the days to come, we are

pleased to inform that from Ist July and additional 99 dollars will be added to the car registration cost

in WA. The revenue generated as such will be used to cover for medical expenses in road traffic

accidents irrespective of who is at fault. This was a demand from the community and we are grateful

to Hon. Mike Nahan to finally approve it. There have been changes proposed in last night’s budget

regarding Superannuation; however they will come in effect from 2017 and needs to be approved first.

Will keep you informed. We are also in receipt of a letter from the Hon. Craig Laundy, the Assistant

Minister, Multicultural Affairs with a copy of his recently published article in the daily Australian (dated

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March, 2016) which is attached as a separate document.

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HER EXCELLENCY HOSTS EVENT TO RAISE AWARENESS REGARDING

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

To help raise awareness about domestic violence internationally, High Commissioner Naela Chohan of

Pakistan, along with Lady Cosgrove (Governess General), and activist Rosie Betty will be creating an art

event including an auction. If you're in Canberra, come to the High Commission of Pakistan(Yarralumla) to show support! We sincerely hope that a 24/7 hotline to support the victims of

Domestic violence can be set up by Her Excellency as there have been quite a few cases where

Pakistani women would have benefitted from a helpline which speaks their

language.


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EVENTS IN MELBOURNE


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Lest we forget: Pakistani community in Australia participated in the ANZAC Day's

commemoration ceremonies

By: Mohammed Ali, Canberra

Pakistani Community in Australia participated in the ANZAC Day's Commemoration ceremonies onMonday, 25 April 2016. Distinguished community members paraded along with the rest of the

participating groups in Canberra, Perth and Gurya, New South Wales.

In Canberra, Pakistani delegation marched along the ANZAC Parade under the leadership of Dr Tariq

Rana, and Mohammed Ali. The delegation, comprised of some thirty members including women and

children, waving both Pakistani and Australian flags, were cheered by the Prime Minister of Australia

Hon Malcolm Turnbull when they marched past the centre stage of the parade. Thousands of

Canberrans who were lined up along the ANZAC Parade walkway also cheered and appreciated the

participation of Pakistani delegation for the first ever time in the history of ANZAC parade in Canberra.

In Perth, a floral wreath was laid by members of Pakistani community under the leadership of Dr ZarrinSiddiqui, who is a very active community member.

In Guyra, New South Wales, Pakistani participation was ensured by the prominent Pakistani Australian,

Retired Brigadier Zahoor Ahmad, who was Defence Attaché of Pakistan in Australia in the recent past.

Brigadier Zahoor along with his family laid floral wreath and marched along the procession expressing

solidarity with the ANZACs.


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Not many know that the only non- ANZAC units to land at ANZAC Cove in Gallipoli, Turkey, some 101

years ago, were two batteries of mountain artillery from the then British Army of combined India. Post

partition one battery remained in the Indian Army, one became part of the Pakistani Army. Both

batteries took heavy casualties supporting the ANZACs.

After the Conclusion of the ceremony in Canberra current Defence Attaché of Pakistan Brigadier

Muhammad Asghar said that he felt honoured by the participation of the Pakistani community. "They

(Pakistanis) were there to pay respect to those who laid down their lives in Gallipoli, and to theexcellence of soldier ship, comradeship and devotion to the duty", he further said.

Opening the pages of Gallipoli history, Brigadier Asghar added that 7 Mountain Artillery Brigade

comprising 26 Jacob's Battery Artillery (Baloch Regiment) and 21st Kohat Mountain Battery Artillery

(Frontier Force ) and 89 Punjab Regiment were part of ANZAC. 26 Mountain Regiment landed at

Gallipoli at 1030 AM on 25 April 1915 - the first artillery pieces to be deployed ashore. They were last

one to leave on evacuation in December 1915. 89 Punjab Regiment faced almost 100 causalities in

first ten days of Gallipoli. 7 Mountain Artillery Brigade suffered 301 causalities. The brigade and 89

Punjab Regiment, after extensive re-designation, proudly serve Pakistan and Pakistan Army today as

The First Self Propelled Regiment Artillery (Frontier Force) and The First Baloch Regiment respectively.

Both Dr Tariq Rana and Mohammed Ali thanked Brigadier Muhammad Asghar for his key role in

enrolling the Pakistani delegation in this year's parade and providing much needed information and

support. Sincere thanks are also due to Pakistani High Commissioner Excellency Naela Chohan who

witnessed the parade along with other invited distinguished guests. Her message to the Pakistani

delegation was simple and succinct but dug deep: 'You made us proud', she wrote.

Pakistani soldiers participation in Gallipoli is a proof of much deeper and historical relations between

Pakistan and Australia. In more recent years these relationships have mutually increased in the areas

of National security, Defence, Education and Agriculture.

It is vital to endorse what Dr Brendan Nelson of Australian War Memorial said in his dawn service

speech that 'ANZAC is not about war.' And it is true that ANZAC Day is a commemoration of the

sacrifices made a century ago.

Now that Pakistanis in Canberra and other cities of Australia have started their participation in ANZAC

there is need to continuing this participation in the coming years. This will provide a way to express

solidarity and as well as remember all those soldiers who lost their lives in that war. The participation

will further strengthen diversity to the ANZAC Day's commemoration.

Lest we forget.

------------------------------------- Acknowledgement: The author wishes to acknowledge and sincerely thank ABC TV and 666 radio for its greatcoverage of the Pakistani delegation in the Canberra parade.

Thanks are also due to ANZAC organising committee for accepting a late submission from Pakistani community.


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ASHRAF KHATOON DESERVED IT.

Begum Ashraf Khatoon: Source Canning Times

Our Heartiest congratulations to Begum Ashraf Khatoon on being recognised for her outstanding

services by the State Multiculturalism Award. She has been a source of inspiration for many migrants

and we are specially indebted for her participation and support for our annual poetry evening in

November.

ZIA MOHIUDDIN VISITS SYDNEY


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Volunteer with Migration Hub! RED CROSS

Volunteers in the HUB space work closely with clients and staff to address immediate issues that

present on the day.

This may include helping clients to complete various forms and applications, make enquiries to

agencies, promote services and resources within Red Cross and also in the wider community, as well as

helping with our reception desk and general administration tasks. Volunteers are a core part of ourorganisation and we are still seeking interests for people to fill this role. If you or someone you know

may be interested in being a part of our team and volunteering on a regular basis, please contact:

Jonathan Richards on 9318 2103 or email [email protected] .
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