PIA NEWS VOL.

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PIA News
Vol.6

19 th September 2016
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ITS WA TIME AGAIN.

PASSION, INTEGRITY & APNAPAN

HER EXCELLENCY TO VISIT PERTH

Future Directions International, a Perth-based not-for-profit research institute, is hosting Her
Excellency, Mrs Naela Chohan, Pakistans High Commissioner to Australia who will address a
public meeting on Tuesday 11 October at the Curtin University School of Business, 78 Murray
Street, Perth. The presentation will start at 1.15 pm and finish by 3 pm.
The title of the presentation is Pakistans Way Forward: the Challenges and Opportunities.
The presentation will touch on a number of issues that confront Pakistan today: governance,
security, economic, sociology and foreign affairs.
Should any member wish to attend, please contact FDI 08 9389 9831 or email
info@futuredirections.org.au
Her Excellency Mrs Cholan is a diplomat, having served in seven countries on five continents.
She is a strong advocate on womens rights, holds a masters degree in international relations and
speaks seven languages. In her words: wherever I was posted, I learnt the language because
without that you cant really reach out to people. In my view thats the most important work we
do as diplomats; reach out to the hearts and minds, to be able to create linkages of friendship and
love.
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 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/pakistanisinaustralia
Twitter @PIAInc

Website: pakistanisinaustrali.wix.com/piainc

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SENIORS WEEK GRANT

We have been allocated the funding for the annual poetry evening on 12 th November as part of
Seniors Week so watch the space as we book the venue and contact our patrons.
HELPING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Soon after last newsletter we received a request for dresses for two Pakistani women in refuge.
Thanks to all of you who immediately come forward and helped. A number of members have asked for
the names and addresses of the two ladies. Please note that Refuge is a sheltered place and addresses
are not known many a times to me as well. PIA receives these requests through two modes:
A: cases where a woman has approached us for help in the first place.
B. An agency has interacted with the woman and it is entirely at her discretion if she wants to talk to
us or remain anonymous. Our experience is that the community is the last one on the list that a lady
wants to inform about her situation so even in cases where we have met the lady she does not want
everyone to know. We do respect this decision.
PAKISTAN SHINES AT FEDERATION OF ENGINEERING INSTITUTIONS OF ASIA PACIFIC REGION (FEIAP)
The certificate recieved by PEC at Perth from FEIAP was the Pakistan Engineering Qualification
recognition as Substantial equivalence to other Asia-Pacific economies declared on that day after peer
review evaluation by them. PEC Accreditation process and standards is recognised and thus degrees
are declared equal to Asia-Pacific countries by the federation of Engineering Institutions of Asia-Pacific
region. The General Assembly meetig was hosted by Engineers Australia at Perth.
Meanwhile PEC nominated Engineer Dr Shahbaz Khan got FEIAP Engineers of the Years Award.
Next FEIAP Convention and GA will be held in Pakistan s approved at Perth Australia.
Pakistan also elected 2nd time as Executive Member of FEIAP.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN CITY OF JOONDALUP

Experienced Policy Officer is required to join Policy, Planning and Research Team. The position will be
involved in policy development, strategic planning and project management. High level research and
writing skills is required for this position, as well as a comprehensive understanding of integrated
planning systems.
Experienced Graphic Artist to work within a small design team and bring a vibrant and contemporary
look to its artwork, adverts, publications and marketing material. Working within an innovative inhouse Marketing team you will exchange creative ideas and be skillful at turning briefs into engaging
displays. Please look at the website of the City of Joondalup.
EIDUL AZHA BBQ
Thank you to all of you who spared time to come and celebrate a homely barbecue with us. It is always
a delight to receive the new members and traditionally we always had Eid dinner at our place with
open doors so do not hesitate to come and kids are always welcome.
Hon. Dr. Nahan has sent his kind wishes and issued a media statement which can be accessed at

https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Barnett/2016/09/Eid-celebrations-set-to-shineacross-WA.aspx

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On behalf of PIA, we will particularly request you to circulate it widely. It is important in current times
as last week as seen Ms. Pauline Hansens speech making headlines.

http://campaigns.greens.org.au/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1792&ea.campaign.id=56059
Br. Khaled has also uploaded videos as part of peaceful progression.
https://www.facebook.com/peacefulprogression
We have received several comments on our facebook and through personal communication via email.
While we acknowledge the comments made by Ms. Hansen are offensive, if we have to counteract the
speech with offensive and disrespectful comments promoting further hate, PIA will not be part of it.
Therefore we delete the comments and are not circulating the emails. We have representations in the
parliament and they are our best vehicle to bring the change in attitudes which somehow have
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worsened since she was elected last time.

Primary votes polled for Ms. Pauline Hansens party in percentage.

On the other hand we can definitely celebrate the contribution that migrant youth in WA are making
for a better and improved World. Omair and his team has hired a regular venue for Friday prayers
(1.30 pm) in at 58 Burrendah Bvd, Willetton.
One group of Pakistani youngsters has just launched a Perth Muslim Burial Group to help families in
distress. One of our supporters since its inception Nevin Jayawardena is contesting for the President of
the UWA Guild.
Another group of young leaders are involved in a fundraiser on 16th October. TalBees group which has
performed earlier for us and other organisations would be performing live.
https://www.facebook.com/events/177693522658277/

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Ali Jee is organising another Bollywood musical night on 26th September after last years successful
event. The event is on 26th September. Tickets are for 30$ each and the venue is Beiyrut Restaurant,
75 Wanneroo Road, Tuart Hill WA 6060. Those who attended our Bushfire appeal event in January
were thoroughly mesmerised by the performance of this group.

And there is more for Bollywood fans who are

waiting for MIKAs concert arranged by Viren
and Dhaval who are again one of our long time
supporters. On weekend they have organised a
concert with Arjun from UK which was attended
by Pakistanis in big numbers.