PIA NEWS VOL.

Issue 12

PIA News
Vol.5

7th June 2015

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PERTH FORESHORE GETS INVADED BY KITES

PASSION, INTEGRITY & APNAPAN

Go Basanti was the theme for Celebrate WA day this year as we all pledged to relax with our
collaborator DESI WA. There was no better venue than Perth foreshore to celebrate the day with
sausage sizzle provided by our project partner DESI Club. Thanks to the City of South Perth and
Office of Road Safety for their support towards this event. 160 kites were distributed among the
community members. Thanks also to Ms. Tabassum who took charge of the kite distribution
which were all gone by 2.30 pm so apologies who missed out and to Pakistani residents in South
Perth who provided support for the event. As the result of feedback this event will be now a
regular event and if you have not watched the beautiful photographs of the event, please do so
now at; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNc8JxYb8uY
While the kites fly high in the sky the Pakistani mangoes have also landed in Australia so to avoid
disappointment grab mangoes now. The full list of stores selling mangoes is available on our
facebook page. It is that time of the year that we can claim new reading glasses through our
private health insurance cover. Please do consider donating your old reading glasses to us to
be distributed in Pakistan and get your eye sight check before 30th June.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TREASURER

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CONGRATULATIONS TO MYHACK PROJECT TEAM

Congratulations to all the teams who participated in the MYHack project and come up with
brilliant ideas. The winning team (photographed above) has strong Pakistani connections and
took home 10K prize at a very impressive ceremony at the Government House.

WELL DONE! Sidrah Khan, Gulandam Khan, Sitara Hussain, Sara Awan and Ben Manifold.
MORNING TEA WITH WA POLICE COMMISSIONER
Last Wednesday, we attended morning tea arranged by the WA Police which is now an
annual event. Beside community leaders a number of prominent Pakistanis attended the
morning tea. Wasif Zia represented PIA as the youth representative and hopefully will be
able to get some initiatives in action.
This was also an opportunity to discuss the submissions invited by the Commonwealth ref:
Citizenship. We will be taking lead on preparing a submission. If you want to give your views
please do not hesitate to provide feedback to us at
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/L9VNFYH
SAMINA YASMEEN WRITES IS RADICALISES WESTERN YOUTH VIA THE INTERNET? ITS NOT
THAT SIMPLE
The full text of this article can be accessed via https://www.theconversation.com/isradicalises-western-youth-via-the-internet-its-not-that-simple-42414

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PERTH IS READY TO HOST AMUNC 2015

Our member Rida Ahmed with her team is ready to host 600+ interstate and international youth
in twenty days time. The invitations to the opening and closing ceremony are on their way. An
impressive mobile appliaction (AMUNC 2015) is now availabel to download with website
www.amunc.net which has got the full details.

CHAND RAAT EID FESTIVAL LANDS IN PERTH

Umair Chaudhry is leading the project in Perth and we hope it will be a new addition to the
Muslime events in Perth and a successful one like other states. At the same time a similar project
is led by Yasmin Khan in Brisbane.
The Multicultural Eid Festival and Fair (MEFF) is the largest Eid Festival in Australia
welcoming thousands of people from over 35 diverse communities. For stalls contact
Authorised by: Mr Manar Ahmad President, Australian MEFF Consortium inc. Ph: 02 9823
2063 | Fax: (02) 8003 9899 Email: info@meff.com.au | Web: www.meff.com.au
COUNTDOWN TO RAMZAN
Our next issue will now be circulated after the holy month of Ramzan will begin so a very happy
Ramzan to you all and just a note from Pakwan at 1/134 Parkway Road, Bibra Lake who have
offered 20% discount on total bill during the holy month.

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HIRA NAVEED GOES TO US

A Multicultural Fundraising Lunch is being organised for 14 th June , 1 pm at Rivervale
community centre. All proceeds go to supporting Hira Naveed, a Pakistani Amateur Golfer
based in Perth. Hira is currently Ranked Number 1 Junior in Western Australia, and has
had many successes in tournaments and competitions all over the country. Now, she is
set to play in the United States this July, representing both Australia and Pakistan in the
IMG Academy World Junior Championships in San Diego!
In order to show support for Hira, as well as taking initiative to support young talent in
Australia, we are hosting this lunch. All proceeds go directly to fund Hira's upcoming trip
to the US. Please give generously, as it is all for a good cause!
Perth-based Pakistani band Talbees will be performing live at this event! We will also
have the popular Naad Indian Classical Music group performing as well! Tickets are $20
per adult, $10 per child under 12 years and FREE for all children under 5 years.
PAYMENT METHOD: Bank details of account to make payments to are Hira Naveed BSB
063125 Acc 10600308 You can listen to her interview at
http://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/urdu/en/content/golfing -glory