P AKISTANIS IN A USTRALIA PAWA NEWS

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13TH MAY 2012 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 10
Dr. Zarrin S Siddiqui, 46 Kanangra Crs. Greenwood, WA 6024, Australia Ph: 0434841705, Email: pakistanis.in.australia@gmail.com

NEWSLETTER OF THE COMMUNITY, FOR THE COMMUNITY AND BY THE COMMUNITY

On behalf of Pakistani community our condolences to Mr. Tassawur Khan, Deputy High Commissioner in Canberra for a tragic loss in his family. We also have received information that another Pakistani Zeeshan from New South Wales has lost his two family members in Bhoja air crash last month and yesterday morning SBS Urdu Radio Service announced the demise of Surgeon Lakhani who was a very prominent community member. Please pray for the departed souls.

Hon. Mark McGowan MLA meets community leaders

On 2nd May leader of the Opposition Hon. Mark Mc Gowan arranged a meet and greet for community leaders at Parliament house which gave us a chance to meet members of his team and discussed with them relevant issues faced by migrants in Western Australia. Accomodation required by a university academic
A lady is arriving in June for a short term attachment at UWA and is looking for a shared accommodation near UWA preferably with a Muslim family. Please contact us for details.

Living a Vision by Amina H Syed

Please note that full text of thought provoking speech by Amina can now be accessed at http://www.scribd.com/doc/93399294/Living-a-Vision-by-ASyed
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ECCWA FITNESS ON RUN PROJECT

As member of Ethnic Communities Council of WA I urge you all to participate in this exciting series of activities planned for communities. The project is in its final stages and your participation will determine its success.

Through Tulips Eye: An exhibition by Tusif Ahmed at Kulcha

10 30th June, First Floor, 13 South Terrace, Fremantle.

Exhibition Opening - Sunday 10 June 2-4pm The intricate beauty of the ancient art of paper cutting is brought to life by the energy and creative joy of Pakistani self-taught artist, jeweller, and 3D CAD/CAM designer Tusif Ahmad. Each delicately hand-cut from a single sheet of paper, his artworks are influenced by traditional Islamic patterns and symbols. Yet Tusif takes a unique and personal path in his storytelling imagery, exploring the dynamic opposing forces that shape our personal trials and triumphs in life, love and beauty.

Employment Opportunities
New South Wales: Queensland: Heart Foundation Walking Project Officer Community Fundraising and Events Coordinator

http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/about-us/careers/Pages/Welcome.aspx
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EVENT IN MELBOURNE

REQUEST FROM PAKISTAN CHHIPA WELFARE TRUST Is one organization in Karachi that has completely changed the provision of meal services in public hospitals by providing the patient and carers proper meal and in a much respectable way with dedicated staff. They need continuous support from public to take this huge task which has now spread to a large number of venues. As the holy month of fasting approaches please consider them in your thoughts and donations.

This is a fortnightly newsletter to keep community informed of whats happening in Australia with a special focus on Western Australia at this time. We also acknowledge that this newsletter is disseminated from Noongar land. Feel free to contribute any news that may be of interest to community or to disseminate it among your networks. The

earlier issues can be accessed through our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/groups/pakistanisinaustralia 5