pakistanis in australia vol 4 issue 9 2014
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FROM THE DESK
It looks like holiday season is coming to an end as you receive
the newsletter as well as it is time to get ready for the winter.
Following the news related to providing the holy Quran on
CD, we received numerous requests if we can also provide the
Holy Quran with Urdu translation. Thanks to our supporters
on facebook which has now grown to more than 4700
subscribers, we have now numerous links plus Rahmanullah
Jan of Bannu University, Pakistan has shared the whole folder
so feel free to write back if you also need one.
In the following pages you will read news regarding a number
of events across Australia so looks like it will be busy few
weeks before we start fasting. In addition there are events
related to Eid which are now being advertised by the organisers
so pen the dates in your diary.
As you will know from the previous issues, the deadline for
submissions regarding proposed amendments to Racial
Discrimination Act is 30th April. Please do consider raising
your concerns before the deadline.(See page 3)
Stay safe
28th April 2014
Contents: Page 1: From the Desk
Page 2: Lest We Forget
Page 3: Racial Discrimination Act 1975
Page 4: CMSS Event
Page 5: Basant Festival
Page 6: MWSC Dinner
Page 7: Ghazal Night
Adnan Sami in Perth
Page 8: Ramazan Festival
Page 9: Eid Festival
Muslim DNA: Event in Brisbane
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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
Last Friday we celebrated ANZAC Day to remember those who sacrificed their lives for the beautiful land
that we call home. On 30th April we will remember the shaheeds of Pakistan Army who set examples of
bravery saving their motherland so our beloved ones can live safely.
In Perth only, we know of one postgraduate student whose brother was severely injured and two families
who have lost their loved ones in the war against terrorism while serving in Pakistan Defence Force. We
owe our freedom to them and their families. In two weeks time Mother’s day will be making headlines all
over the world. This is the most difficult time for the mothers who have very proudly given their best
gems to the nation and it is only a parent who can feel the pain that they have to go through and yet they
do it with a smile that their kids have given their lives for the nation . Take some time to remember them
in your prayers.
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AMENDMENTS TO RACIAL DISCRIMINATION ACT 1975
As an ethnic group we are deeply concerned with the amendments that have been
proposed by the Attorney General and urge all the community members to raise their
voice.
Pakistanis in Australia as the member group will be endorsing the submission prepared by
Ethnic Communities Council of Western Australia (ECCWA) Inc. and rejects the proposed
amendments in the name of freedom of speech.
ECCWA is organizing a forum on 28th April at 5.30 pm to present its submission for
endorsement and everyone is welcome to attend the forum. The venue is Multicultural
House, 20 View Street, North Perth.
If you can spare two hours attend the forum.
If you can spare 30 minutes write to your parliamentarian. (We can provide you the
template).
If you can spare only 5 minutes then please sign the petition and share it with your
networks.
https://www.change.org/en-AU/petitions/federal-attorney-general-george-brandis-keep-
section-18c-of-the-racial-discrimination-act
REMEMBER THE DEADLINE IS 30TH APRIL 2014.
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BASANT MELA ORGANISED BY GIRLS ASSOCIATION
OF PAKISTAN-AUSTRALIA
Congratulations to Nosheen and her team on successfully organising the
Basant festival. The success of this event has led to a request from
community members on our facebook group to organise a similar event in
Perth. We have already requested Nosheen to assist us and if you have any
ideas feel free to share them. At this moment we are looking at the month of
November and will keep you posted. However it will be great if we could
have a group of volunteers who could work on this project now.
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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
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