PIA NEWS VOL.

7 ISSUE 16

PIA News
Vol.7

28t th August, 2017

Editor: Dr. Zarrin S Siddiqui

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WELCOME SPRING WITH A CRUISE PASSION, INTEGRITY & APNAPAN

Dear All,
Next week we will be celebrating Eidul Azha so a very happy Eid to you all. Initially we had
planned a barbecue on Sunday the 3rd September. Little we knew that it is going to be fathers
day so we have arranged another exciting event for the community as per public demand.
The tickets are for sale now. Kids under 12 are free but we have a limited number of free seats
so please confirm beforehand. The ticket includes finger food, tea and coffee with water.

The link to tickets is;

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lets-cruise-in-style-tickets-37342544556

Your photographs of the 13th August independence day event are now uploaded at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWIUHSZHT-Y
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REQUEST FROM MEMBERS

We have two members recently joining who are studying at ECU and Curtin Univeristy. One
is looking for opportunities to taech the Holy Quran so if you know of someone looking for
their kids or themselves, please let us know. The other one is a professional photographer
and is available to create memorable snapshots of your event. Drop us a line if you need
services of either students.

GROUP UPDATE
Last week we had the previlige to meet the Acting Executive Director of Office of Multicultural
Interests, Ms. Lorraine Thomas and discussed issues of concern to the community.

HIGH COMMISSION FOR PAKISTAN SEEKS NOMINATION

Nomination are now open for awards offerred by the High Commission of Pakistan in Canberra
as part of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of relations with Australia. Details are on the
following page.

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REQUEST FROM WARAWEE WOMEN REFUGE

Last year we assisted the UWA branch of National Tertiary Education Union in collecting donation for a
women refuge. There is another request from Warawee Women Refuge: could you please make
donations of quality used clothing, pillows, mattress protectors, doonas, new Required for Warawee
Women Refuge: could you please make donations of quality used clothing, pillows, mattress protectors,
doonas, new underwear & socks and toiletries. The refuge caters for women with children (boys up to 12
years of age) so items for the children would be gratefully accepted as well.
The collection points for UWA Branch of NTEU are:
Union Office 10-12 Parkway (besides the Science Library)
Guild Office
FREE BUSINESS SKILLS WORKSHOPS
Following the launch of the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) Small Business Development
Program, the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) and the Office of Multicultural Interests
(OMI) are pleased to announce that a range of FREE business skills workshops are now available to people
from CaLD backgrounds.
There are three workshops available and you are encouraged to attend as many as you like:
Starting a Business
Thursday 7 September 2017, Girrawheen Hub, 6.00 - 8.00pm
Saturday 30 September 2017, Cockburn Health and Community Facility, 9.00 - 11.00am
Thursday 26 October 2017, Business Station Gosnells, 6.00 - 8.00pm.
How to Write a Business Plan

Saturday 9 September 2017, Girrawheen Hub, 9.00am - noon

Saturday 7 October 2017, Cockburn Health and Community Facility, 9.00am - noon

Saturday 4 November 2017, Business Station Gosnells, 9.00am - noon.

Understanding Business Financials

Saturday 16 September 2017, Girrawheen Hub, 9.00am - noon

Saturday 14 October 2017, Cockburn Health and Community Facility, 9.00am - noon

Saturday 11 November 2017, Business Station Gosnells, 9.00am - noon.

There is no charge for any of the workshops, however, places are limited so bookings must be made in
advance. Access this link to find out more and to book the workshops.

For more information about the workshops contact SBDC on 13 12 49 or email

info@smallbusiness.wa.gov.au.
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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF HOCKEY

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REFLECTION FROM A MEMBER:

Dear fellow Pakistanis

I wish you a very happy 70th Pakistan Independence Day. This year is a very special one for each and
every Pakistanis around the globe. So far, year2017 has gifted us two historic celebrations.

1. Winning the ICC Cricket Championship Trophy in England in which Pakistani Shaheen thrashed
India and winning it very handsomely;
2. The first time in the Pakistan's 70 years history, the supreme court of Pakistan declared a very
brave decision by disqualifying a sitting Prime Minister of Pakistan.

If think analytically, the first celebration is for each and every Pakistani but the second one quite honestly
is not for everyone though. No wonder since then lots of political unrest is developing. God Bless us!

However, as a humble Pakistani, I see these as great achievements but don't know why my heart is still
saying that "battle may be over but war is still on". Without any doubt, I believe that there is still a lot to
do to clean up Pakistan from the corrupt leaders, corruption and the fake mullahs. It is rather sad to say
that, in the last 20 to 30 years these elements have changed the total landscape of Pakistan.

For tomorrow's Pakistan ki baqa aur salmiayat kay liye zarrori hay kay hamara judicial system
continuously play a brave part, not just stop there! As Martin Luther King Jr., once said, "Law and order
exist for the purpose of establishing justice and when they fail in this purpose they become the
dangerously structured dams that block the flow of social progress". So keep it up!

Even though Pakistan is a democratic country but it is sad to see that no one single prime minister ever
completed its full term in our beloved country. Is it a coincidence or tradition? We are yet to find the
answer. Therefore, consequently, a number of other countries, have moved forward and left us far
behind but I am still very optimistic that if the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan managed to get
the right leadership, we will progress in no time.

Somehow I get some peace of mind when I see that despite all these misshapes, Pakistan is progressing
and has progressed since its inception on August 14, 1947, seventy years ago. Pakistan has everything
including, rich resources, talents and "youth under the age of 25 constitute 63% of total population", thus
Pakistan doesn't need to spread its hands before others. Pakistan eik jazbey, janoon aur himmat ka naam
hay so keep it up that way.

Last but not least, Pakistan is a small country but it is distinguished and it will remain so. INSHALLAH

Pakistan Zindabad

Zia Qureshi
Canberra- Australia

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