PIA NEWS VOL.

Issue 06

PIA News
Vol.6

7 th March 2016
daRida1992

PAKISTAN DAY IS ROUND THE CORNER

PASSION, INTEGRITY & APNAPAN

INVITATION FROM HIGH COMMISSIONER

The High Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan will be holding a Flag Hoisting Ceremony on
23rd March, 2016 to mark the Pakistan Resolution Day. The ceremony will commence at 0900 hrs at the
High Commission Building (4 Perth Avenue, Yarralumla) . Its an open invitation event and all are
welcome to join in.

GROUP UPDATE
Rida Ahmed with Arisha, Georgia and Felix will attend the Pakistan Day dinner organized by the High
Commissioner of Pakistan in Canberra.
Maria Farooq, Shireen Qamar, Hina Arshee, Umneea Khan with Zarrin Siddiqui will attend the morning
tea arranged by the WA Police Commissioner, Carl O Callaghan this week for Multicultural community
leaders.
Another grant application has been submitted which means that we have now three applications in
waiting as the nation waits for the Federal election.

As we start the Easter break a Friday brunch is organised by PIA on 25th March to
welcome Dr. Junaid Sarfaraz, the Pro Vice chancellor of the University of Health
Sciences Pakistan. The venue is Caf Petrichor, 1/440 Williams Street.
MAKING US PROUD
Maryam Naseem is the AFL Multicultural ambassador from Victoria.

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BIKE WEEK 2016

Thanks to all who participated in Bike week and submitted photographs. At the Barbecue which
fortunately coincided with Pakistan and harmony day, Ghulam Mubasher Hassan organized the games
while Yasir took the responsibility of the prizes as Maria, Saad and other volunteers helped in BBQ so
thanks to all of you.
It is time to evaluate the event so please do complete online survey at the following link.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BikeWeek2016ParticipantsSurvey

MULTICULTURAL QUEENSLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

Queenslanders are encouraged to nominate now as representatives on the new Multicultural
Queensland Advisory Council. The Council will advise the Minister for Multicultural Affairs on
how to support a unified, harmonious and inclusive Queensland. Nominations are encouraged
from people located throughout Queensland.
There are few restrictions on the kind of course you can take.
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TWO NEW PLACES IN PERTH

CAF PETRICHOR

1/440 Williams Street, Perth

Meaning the Mitti ki Khushboo this is one place to visit Halal dishes specially if you are visiting Perth
mosque as it is just in front of the mosque. Open 7 days with a variety of international and Middle
Eastern Cuisine, you will not regret and you do not know who else will drop in as it is a new hub for
Pakistani community.
This Friday they have arranged a special package of Pakistani dishes for 30$ which is a perfect start for
Easter break. If you want to book your place please call Mr. Zahid at 0478 924 430.

BEST AND FRESH BAKE SHOP

JULL STREET, ARMADALE

A new bakery offering the best of baked products is now open in Armadale and we hope you will try to
support the young and energetic team. This is time for hot cross buns and they do make the best buns
so give them a try and how about bringing a pack of buns to your workplace so the message is spread.

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Three employment opportunities available at city of Joondalup which include a planning support officer,
asset property management and urban planner. www.joondalup.wa.gov.au
URGENT REQUEST FROM MELBOURNE!!! Volunteers needed
Its all about children. This year our sister organisation is going to support some stellar children causes,
which include: -- A clinic/hospital servicing disabled Syrian children -- A water well for a female
orphanage in Kenya -- Heart surgeries for children in Pakistan We are looking for volunteers for our
Basant festival stand. The theme is going to be fun for kids activities; face painting, lolly trees, cup cakes,
sausage sizzle etc. Come and be part of this awesome event!!! Please fill this form to help.
Remember Basant 2016 is planned for 27th March.
And a very happy Pakistan Day and Easter from Pakistanis in Australia.

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