Volume 3

Issue 12

Pakistanis in Australia Inc.

A newsletter of the community, for the community and by the community

10th June 2013

Contents:
Page 1: From the desk Page 2: In the Media ICC Event at Varsity Bar Refugee week Page 3: CMSS Event : Arab upspring Protest ref: university funding cuts Page 4: Fortnightly classes at UWA Research participants required APMA Event in Victoria Page 5: Muslim Writers Festival in Brisbane Page 6: Building a mosque in Cambelltown

FROM THE DESK

Thankfully electoral process in Pakistan is over with Mian Nawaz Sharif as the new Prime minister of Pakistan. The 25 members cabinet has sworn in on last Friday and we are waiting to see who gets the portfolio for overseas Pakistanis. The care taker Prime Minister Mr. Khosa has approved a policy for overseas Pakistanis during his last week but details are neither known nor do we know of the consultations that have taken place with those who live overseas. An update from us is that we will be celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr and Pakistan Independence Day celebrations in August. While an event is planned for 17th August we will also have a small celebration on 14th August to coincide with the ceremony in Pakistan at the same time in UWA Guild Village Insha Allah. The tickets for 17th August will go on sale next Monday as we finalize the detail. Our next event to celebrate Eidul Azha will be on 20th October in collaboration with City of Vincent. Another milestone that we achieve was crossing 1000 mark on our facebook membership.

Office bearers
President: Dr. Zarrin Siddiqui Secretary: Ms. Fatima Khushnud piasecretary@hotmail.com Treasurer: Ms. Maria Farooq piatreasurer@hotmail.com

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 submit your details at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YM66H9Q

46 Kanangra Crescent, Greenwood WA 6024. Ph. 0434841705, pakistanis.in.australia@gmail.com

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IN THE NEWS
It has been a great week for Pakistani talent in the media. We have Faiza Rehman contesting in the Masterchef 2013 which is screened on channel 10 and is well supported by her fans. Fawad Ahmed has joined the Australian cricket squad to compete in ICC Champions Trophy 2013 in UK and is already considered a replacement for Shane Warne. Sami Shah is a Perth based Pakistani comedian who is already making waves in entertainment industry and will appear in Australian Story tonight on ABC channel 2. Pakistani community wishes them all success in their endeavours.

DESI SUBCONTINENTAL SOCIETY INVITATION FOR 15th JUNE 2013 AT VARSITY BAR As ICC Champions Trophy starts the community has already started arranging gatherings to view matches together and is keenly waiting for the match between Pakistan and India, the traditional rivals on 15th June. DESI Subcontinental Society led by Rida Ahmed has arranged to watch the event together with friends at Varsity Bar; Nedlands so join them and wear your cricket shirts to show the support for favourite team. REFUGEE WEEK This year's Refugee Week (June 16 to June 22) theme continues to be 'Restoring Hope'. Let's do what we can to give hope, including showing support at Refugee Week events. The World Refugee Day event in Perth is a rally, march and festival for refugee rights;1pm, Sunday 16 June, Wesley Church Corner (corner of William & Hay St, CBD).

EVENTS
CMSS THE ARAB SPRING AT TWO AND A HALF: LESSONS, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES. Visiting Research Professor Dr Emile Nakhleh at New Mexico will highlight the lessons, challenges, and opportunities for the region and major foreign powers. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:30 - E-Moot Court (G.06),(beside Beasley Law Library) University of Western Australia, Hackett Drive #1 CRAWLEY. NATIONAL TERTIARY EDUCATION UNION PROTEST

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THE UWA PODIATRIC MEDICINE UNIT IS SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR A FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT.
Volunteers with PLANTAR WARTS who have not had any treatment in the past 3 months are required to participate. The purpose of this study is to compare occlusive duct tape to standard cryotherapy as treatment for warts on your feet. If the research demonstrates favourable outcomes for duct tape, it could be a cheap, PAIN-FREE and convenient alternative to traditional wart therapies. Both treatments being offered will be FREE of charge to eligible participants at the UWA Podiatry Clinic (located in the Park Ave Building). For further information or to volunteer to participate, please contact the UWA Podiatry Clinic reception on 6488 4522.

APMA EDUCATIONAL MEETING IN SYDNEY ON 20th JUNE 2013

7.00pm 9.30pm at the Park Royal, 30 Phillip Street, Parramatta " Developments and controversies in Orthopaedics" by Dr Suleman Qurashi, Orthopaedic Surgeon. Dr Qurashi is a Sydney based Hip and Knee Surgeon and specialises in Hip and Knee replacement, ligament reconstruction and arthroscopic surgery. He is at the forefront of innovative technical developments including Robotic assisted Knee surgery and Muscle preserving hip replacement surgery.

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HELP REQUIRED TO BUILD A MOSQUE IN CAMPBELLTOWN "Whoever builds a mosque, desiring thereby Allh's pleasure, Allh builds for him the like of it in paradise." Al Bukhari Saarban Islamic Trust was setup to build Masajid. Our first project was to establish a Masjid in Bankstown area and Alhamdulillah today Bankstown Masjid is serving the Muslim community in the area. Allah has given us opportunity to build another Masjid in Campbelltown city. Saarban Islamic Trust has purchased a property of existing church in Campbelltown at 10 Kingsclare st, Leumeah for a total price of $700,000. This property is located at only short walk to Train Station and 3-5 min drive to Campbelltown CBD and M5. Being an existing church, it will enable us to use it as place of worship without any problem, lnshaAllah. Grab yourself a palace. What would be the reward If you buy 1 SQM of Masjid land for yourself, for your family members or for deceased parents @ $810 Just for the sake of Allah? Fundraising Upadte Raised: $275,227 Pledged:$130,078 Remaining: $294,695 For donations: BSB: 062334 Account: 10986674 Commonwealth Bank Swift Code: CTBAAU2S Do not forget to write you name and post code in the reference while depositing your donation. For Example AbuBakr2190

This is a fortnightly newsletter to keep community informed of whats happening in Pakistan and in Australia with 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 at http://pakistanisinaustrali.wix.com/piainc or through the group Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/groups/pakistanisinaustralia . Our Youtube channel can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/user/PIAChannel1 . You can also follow our twitter account @PIAInc