PIA NEWS VOL.

7 ISSUE 05

PIA News
Vol.7

22nd March, 2017

Editor: Dr. Zarrin S Siddiqui

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PIA & PIA INC. SHARING THE SAME VISION PASSION, INTEGRITY & APNAPAN

A very happy Pakistan Day to you all. In this issue we have included the message from our High Commissioner
HE Naela Chohan on page 2. The High Commissions of Pakistan will be hosting a reception tomorrow which
will be attended by two of our members in Canberra.
The Consul General of Pakistan in Sydney will also have a flag hoisting ceremony at 7.30 am in the morning.
We are organizing the Barbecue event on Ist April at Binningup Beach.
Lets GUP SHUP is our new plan to connect with members and you can be part of that. Read details on page 3.
The date for Fayyaz Sumbul Foundation Cricket match is 29th April 2017 in South Perth. This is our annual
cricket match between PIA XI and AFP XI. Ramis Hassan will lead PIA team and if you are interested to join
please send us an email at piaincorporated@gmail.com.
The community is mourning the untimely demise of Mohsin Awan whose body was
discovered today on Thursday by the rescue teams. Mohsin was swept away at New
Castle Beach on Sunday evening where he was accompanied by a friend. The friend was
rescued by passersby at that time.
Mohsin is originally from Lahore and only recently joined the New Castle University.
Arrangements are being made for his final destination.
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 Email: piaincorporated@gmail.com

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Photo Credit Pakistan International Airlines available at http://wallpapersafari.com/w/VqY87F/
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HIGH COMMISSION FOR PAKISTAN

4 Perth Avenue, Yarralumla
Canberra ACT 2600 (Australia), P.O Box # 7130
Tel: +61-2-6273 1114 Fax: +61-2-6273 1199
Email: hc@pakistan.org.au

Message from H.E. Naela Chohan, High Commissioner for Pakistan,

on the Pakistan Day

I would like to convey my heartiest felicitations on the National Day of our beloved country, to the
members of Pakistani community in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu and Solomon Island.

Our diaspora that lives abroad has great love for Pakistan and their hearts beat for it. For you this
green and white flag is equally sacred and a symbol of pride.

Today, we celebrate the Pakistan Day with a sense of deep gratitude and humility, before Allah
(SWT) for His countless blessings and bounties. We have a democratically elected Government in
Pakistan which through implementation of Vision 2025 will improve the lives of the people and take
the country to new heights of development and prosperity.

The Government is resolutely determined to vigorously follow effective, result oriented, people
friendly policies to place the country firmly on the path of safety, security, peace, progress and
prosperity, in the long-term. We, the Pakistanis whether at home or abroad need to continue to
demonstrate fortitude and resilience in the face of challenges and support these efforts.

Seventy years ago, when Pakistan for the first time figured on the world map, that generation
demonstrated incredible courage and strength to help this new born country stand on its feet
through exceptional sacrifices.

Let us reinvigorate that spirit, on the occasion of this Pakistan Day, to make our beautiful homeland
a safer, stronger and progressive place.

On this occasion, I would like to reiterate the words of Quaid-e-Azam which he said on the eve of
Pakistan Day on 23rd March 1944, Lets go forward, full of hope for coming years, with faith in our
heart, unity in our camp, discipline in ranks, and I am confident of our success...

Inshallah we will be successful.

Pakistan Paindabad!
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NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK 2017

PIA is recipient for National Youth Week Grant to be held in the first week of April thanks to the
Department of Local Government and Communities. The project youth for fitness is an event
at Binningup Beach which is half way between Perth and Bunbury. The event on Ist April will
comprise outdoor activities for young ones and we hope that families from Bunbury will be able
to join us as well.

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AUSTRALIA DAY PROJECT 2017

We have also received the acknowledgment letter from Captain Zarar Shaheed Trust regarding
the funds donated through Australia Day Project.

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LETS GUP SHUP

Sometimes it is a small idea that creates an impact which is beyond imagination. It was one
of our members Asma who decided to have an informal meet and greet with Pakistani
ladies once in a while. This is something that is highly welcomed by the ladies so hopefully
others can start a similar meet and greet. We are happy to publicize it on your behalf.
There is a UWA GUP SHUP on Thursday at 4.30 pm to coincide with Pakistan Day and then
we will decide which day of the month would be suitable for UWA. You are welcome to
attend.
The second GUP SHUP will be at Morley shopping centre at noon on 25th March hosted by
Asma Sabir.

DR. ATTIQUE ZAFAR made headlines on television for his bravery

when he attended to a casualty nearby the place where he went
to examine a patient in Queensland. Well Done!

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PARRAMASALA IN SYDNEY

Last week Sydney saw Pakistani artist Rafi Riaz with Natasha De Sousa demonstrating an
impressive piece of art on truck at Parramasala festival. The Consulate General of Pakistan in
Sydney has made extra efforts to ensure that Pakistani culture is displayed at its best and certainly
did not disappoint the visitors.

Mr. Rafi Riaz is at the moment touring around Australia and we are keenly waiting for his visit to
Perth so keep watching this space.

FINAL NOTE FROM SMARTRAVELLER

USA: On 21 March 2017, the US Government announced enhanced security procedures for
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