pakistanis in australia vol 4 issue 10 2014
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FROM THE DESK
Happy Mother’s day to all of you and do not forget to call
mum. In this issue we are also including a flyer regarding
investment opportunities in Pakistan on page 5.
Lately there has been a campaign against Muslim Australians
especially in certain areas of Perth which is a matter of concern
and a discussion forum is organized on 21st May, 2014.
Please remember in your prayers Dr. Sattar Edhi, the Pride of
Pakistan who has spent all his life serving Pakistani nation. He
is currently hospitalized.
Finally WAAR movie is here making headlines as the first
Pakistani movie to be screened Australia wide, thanks to the
distributor Vivikas Paul. Another movie ‘Good morning
Karachi’ was also screened on 9th May in Melbourne.
We are currently working on three grant applications and as
per feedback from a member we will include a section on
consumer affairs from next issue. If there are any areas that
you want to cover do let us know.
11th May 2014
Contents:
Page 1: From the Desk
Page 2: Forgotten mothers
Page 3: Australia goes to WAAR
ICWA Discussion Forum
Page 4: CMSS Seminar
WA Police competition for youth
Page 5: Opportunity for Investment
Page 6: Seminar at Curtin University
Page 7: Dinner by MWSC
Page 8: Ghazal night in Perth
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Vol.4 Issue 10
Pakistanis in Australia Inc. is an incorporated group to support students and migrants 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 submit your details at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YM66H9Q
It is not unusual to receive feedback on our newsletter however last week someone contacted me from
Pakistan reminding of a mother from homeland. This was about a mother infact parents that I got to
know in 2013 and was in response to our last issue where we included news about Youme Shuhadae
Pakistan and mother’s day. I think their story needs to be told as there are many like them bereaving
in silence.
This Pakistani boy in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa province was the youngest and brightest kid in an
educated family of an armed officer and somehow got involved with terrorists. He will not come to
home for days and when inquired will clearly told the family that he has found the right path to life.
He will also explain to them how a pressure cooker can be used to make bomb. Despite family’s best
efforts nothing changed. This was the most difficult time for parents who do not know what to do
except that they decided to go for Umrah for prayers. All they prayed was that the homeland is safe
from enemies and their son really finds the right path. Soon after their return, a message was
conveyed to the family that their beloved son has passed away. They tried to get the body but have
been unsuccesful. Tthey still thank Allah the Great who has answered their prayers and Pakistan is
safe. This is not the story of just one family but there are hundreds of such families who wonder where
they have gone wrong in raising their kids. When we remember the mothers of those who have
sacrificed their loved ones to save the country, please do think of those unrecognised mothers who
may be in bereavement but with every breath pray for the safety of Pakistan. Noone goes and
sympathises with them, nobody offers them any words of comfort or condolence yet we should feel
proud of these mothers for whom Pakistan is always the first priority. Remember them when you
celebrate Mother’s day.
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AUSTRALIA GOES TO WAAR
The much awaited movie is now here and is getting full houses in Melbourne. It will be screened next
week in Perth at Event Cinema, Morley so buy tickets as soon as they are available or you may miss out.
It is our attendance at the screening that will motivate distributors to bring more Pakistani movies to
Australia so support the efforts.
On 21st May, Islamic Council of Western Australia in collaboration with Ethnic Communities
Council of WA will be holding a joint forum which will be attended by the various stakeholders so
do attend that. The time is 5.30 pm and the venue is Multicultural House, 20 View Street, North
Perth. Please take time to attend the discussion.
CMSS Public Lecture: India-Pakistan Relations: An
Overview with Dr. Sanu Kainikara Dr. Sanu Kainikara is the Air Power Strategist at the Air Power Development Centre of the RAAF, and a visiting fellow at the UNSW. Tuesday May 20, 1pm in the Law Moot Court Room, UWAYouth project—make a movie, make a stand and make a difference!
Competition for young ones
Western Australian high school aged students are invited to produce a short film about making their
community “drug free and drug aware” and have the opportunity to win $1000 and an all-expenses paid
trip for them and a guardian to fly to Canberra, attend parliament and present their film to a
government representative. Three finalists will each win $1000.
WA Police is calling on students to become active Community Safety Champions, as part of the
innovative Students Advising Youth (SAY) Project for 2014.
Research an anti-drug topic and produce a 90–105 second film showing how you can make your
community drug free and drug aware.
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GHAZAL NIGHT
Final tickets are now up for Grab
An evening to enjoy melodious ghazals and classics sung by locally renowned singers and professional
instrument players. It's sure to be a memorable night! Popular ghazals and songs by Mehdi Hassan,
Jagjit Singh, Ghulam Ali & Old Classics to be performed. Tea and Refreshments will be served.
Be sure not to miss it. Tickets are $21.50ea and can be booked at http://www.trybooking.com/ERHS