Comunity demandsPANZ Gen-Sec Resignation

PANZ G.S Imtiaz khan has left pakistan the day PANZ started a fund raising compaign for the victims of earth quake disaster in Northern Pakstan. It was very easy to put his hands up for the nomination for PANZ general secartry designation but in reality do you think he is justifying his position? The whole community in New Zealand trying to collect dollar-dollar from door to door and from their contacts and here Mr. Imtiaz who has left for pakistan without informing his cabinet and without taking the other members of the comunity into consideration and left the nation behind.

Question No 1. DO WE REALLY NEED THAT PERSON IN PANZ? I have gone through his plans, what is he doing or planning to do in pakistan which is nothing but a SMOOTH TALK. His ideas and plan are illogical and unacceptable absolutely crap and doubtful.Whoever will support this idea of sending money to him has to be responsible in front of the community. Either that is Mr. Shahid Azad or ANYONE.

Question NO 2. WHY SHOULD THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT A PERSON WHO INTENTIONALLY LEFT THE COMMUNITY IN THIS VERY MOMENT OF NEED AND URGENCY? He never declared his plans or take permission from the public who spent their time collecting around $114000 in three weeks. 

Question No 3. WHERE HIS CREDIBILITY STANDS? I had never against anything about him. But I have to put my voice in where we are looking at a person to manage this huge amount in pakistan, Who even doesnot have an abilty to manage his personal accounts. I noticed him on all community occaisions that unlike other community volunteers he has played a minimal role in any event. He is a hard rabit to chase. Never attends his mobile when we needed. Having a main PANZ office in Mount Roskill, He failed to perfomed his duties as a G.S of PANZ.

Community is giving him two options:

1. Public Apology. (Not to be a part of the fund raising compaign)

2. Resignation. (Easy way out)

 

Have your say?    

   

JUSTIFY YOURSELF Mr Shahid azad

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We are united with the Indian Community

The evil people who planned and carried out these indiscriminate acts of terror in New Delhi  are criminals. No religion can accept what they have done. Their actions are crime and terror, which all should condemn. They should be brought to justice and they should be punished without asking what is their race or religion.”

 

The Pakistani  community are extremely sad and pray for all those who have lost their lives or been injured in this terrible incident. We are united with the Indian Community and indeed the world in condemning the terrorists who committed this atrocity.”

 

Naveed Hamid

President

Pakistan Association of New Zealand

Phone +6492772021

fax      +6492770149

MOB   +6421577786

www.panz.org

 

 

today pakistan news by j.iqbal

FAO mission to submit report on Agriculture loss in affected areas by Nov 15
(Updated at 2310 PST)
ISLAMABAD: FAO mission will submit its report to Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock regarding the loss in agriculture and livestock sector in quake-hit areas of NWFP and AJK by Nov 15, sources said here on Sunday.

Representative of FAO said that FAO mission comprising 5 international experts and 6 national experts was preparing a report on damage to agriculture sector and proposed the reconstruction strategy and would come up with proposals.

He said that they were ready to finalize the report on the set date and they would submit the report by 15 November to Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock and the all concerned agencies were being consulted in this regard.

Interestingly, while the government has appointed a Rehabilitation Commissioner and the prime minister has announced a 12-point relief and rehabilitation programme for the quake hit regions, there has between no mention of agriculture and livestock in the governmental planning. Neither have the Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock that oversees the sectors, has sent any team for the assessment of damage to either Azad Kashmir or Mansehra areas

The FAO team after surveying agriculture and livestock losses, it would recommend a rehabilitation plan. FAO is likely to provide expertise for the implementation of its plan.

US not to cut air support for quake affectees despite UN warning
(Updated at 2305 PST)
ISLAMABAD: US negating media reports that relief helicopters will soon stop flying if donations to the U.N. effort don't increase US embassy in Pakistan has clarified that the U.S. has no plans to diminish its support of its ally Pakistan in its hour of need and hopes the international community can step up with great increased commitments to support the relief efforts.

US embassy in Pakistan in a statement said, "We agree with the UN that the international community needs to greatly step up its level of support to Pakistan in order to provide humanitarian relief during what will be a protracted relief operation lasting months. We would urge all donors to do the same.

However, The U.S. has no plans to diminish its support of its ally Pakistan in its hour of need and hopes the international community can step up with great increased commitments to support the relief efforts."

Relief operations are continuing on an accelerated basis, with increasing quantities of relief supplies being airlifted on a daily basis, the statement said.

The day after the earthquake, four US-provided helicopters already in Pakistan mobilized to the affected areas. Two days after the earthquake, eight U.S. military helicopters arrived in Pakistan and begin immediately flying food, medicine, water and other relief supplies to the areas most severely damaged by the earthquake, the statement said.

In the three weeks since then, U.S. Helicopters have flown nearly 800 sorties to quake stricken areas, and have delivered more than 2.8 million pounds of relief supplies. Additionally, they have evacuated nearly 3,000 people injured by the earthquake, the statement said.

During this operation, we have increased and plan to further increase the number of U.S. Helicopters to respond to the requests and needs of the Pakistani Government and Military. Today, 21 U.S. military helicopters are involved in relief missions, flying dozens of sorties each day to relief centers and villages throughout the quake stricken area with more expected within coming days.

In addition, the US Government has contributed $3.5 million dollars to the UN-WFP airlift through UNHAS, the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service. Of $5 million the US has contributed to ICRC, up to $2 million is also being used to support airlift capacity in Pakistan, the statement said.

ADB delegation arrives next month
(Updated at 2300 PST)
ISLAMABAD: The delegation of Asian Development Bank (ADB) will visit Pakistan next month and take up the matter of delaying in implementation of its 24 funded projects,"sources said here on Sunday.

"The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed serious concern over delay in implementation of its funded projects, and demanded of the government an effective monitoring system for improvement in this area, sources added.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has expressed serious concern over delay in implementation of its funded projects, and demanded of the government an effective monitoring system for improvement in this area. The delegation was due in Islamabad in the current month but delayed the visit due to the earthquake.

Sources said that ADB teams have been raising the issue at different levels and demanding that the pace of work at delayed projects should be expedited.

According to sources, around 24 ADB funded projects fall in the category of dissatisfactory implementation, and the bank wants improvement to ensure their timely implementation. They claim that in some cases delay is of even more than three years and even extension in deadline could not make the government move to the expectations of ADB.

They quote projects like the programme of judicial reforms and police reforms, revamping of water courses in Punjab, project initiated for promotion of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), federally administered tribal area (Fata) uplift programme and various other uplift projects undertaken by the provinces to increase the income of women and low income group, in particular, the in rural area in support of their arguments.

Similarly, some of the ADB funded projects could not take off due to one reason or the other.

According to ADB delay in implementation of some of the key projects related to institutional reforms and welfare of the people is a serious concern to the bank and its team is coming to Pakistan to take up the matter with the authorities.

Sources said a two-member ADB review mission, which visited Islamabad early this month raised the issue with the advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Salman Shah and demanded that the government should take the matter seriously to avoid inordinate in implementation of its funded projects.

According to sources Salman assured the delegation that he would personally look into the matter and make it sure that ADB funded projects did not suffer for any reason. Dr Salman also assured the delegation to take up the matter with the provinces to push them to improve their implementation and monitoring system of the foreign funded projects.

UAE Red Crescent Society distributes relief goods in Patika
(Updated at 2300 PST)
ISLAMABAD: The UAE Red Crescent Society's team has distributed relief goods in Patika, Azad Kashmir with the cooperation of the Cabinet Division, the UAE Ambassador Ali Mohammed Al - Shamsi said on Sunday.

Al Shamsi said that choppers carried blankets, tents and food supplies to hundreds of affectees in Patika.

The RCS has so far brought seven planes with relief goods on board and purchases have also been from the local market, he said.

Meanwhile, several associations in UAE continue their appeal for donations.

The Women Associations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah are mobilizing campaigns to collect donations.

In a statement, Ambassador Al Shamsi said that the Government of UAE is wholeheartedly participating in the multinational assistance and support all the efforts by the Government of Pakistan to provide aid to victims of the devastating 7.6 magnitude earthquake that caused massive destruction
to Mansehra district in North West Frontier Province and Muzaffarabad, Bagh and Rawlakot in Azad Kashmir.

The Ambassador, while giving details of relief assistance offered by UAE, said that soon after the quake happened UAE donated $100.00 millions to the Government of Pakistan.

Al Shamsi said that search and rescue teams comprised 95-member arrived from Abu Dhabi and Dubai with sniffer dogs soon after the quake hit Pakistan. He said that armed forces delegation and medical teams established a fully equipped 100-bed field hospital in Balakot on October 12.

A relief air bridge has been established and 25 planes with relief goods brought with around 1200 tons of items. The Ambassador said the military Institue for rehabilitation medicine in Rawalpindi and the UAE Armed Forces have agreed on an arrangement for the treatment of serious cases in UAE. He informed that a total of 38 serious injured were airlifted to UAE. He said that a UAE Red Crescent Society team has surveyed the affected areas and engaged in distribution of tents, blankets, food items and medicines purchased from the local market.

H said that Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Charitable and Humanitarian Works is engaged in relief operations in Balakot. A total of 12,000 blankets and 7600 tents have been distributed and ration cards were given to 5600 registered families in Janoon and other villages in the first week. The UAE Scouts has donated 40 tons of relief goods of which 20 tons and the consignment arrived here on Tuesday.

He said that Pakistani community in UAE has also sent eight planes with relief goods including tents, blankets, medicines and food items.

Musharraf calls for demilitarization for settling vexed Kashmir issue
(Updated at 2145 PST)
DUBAI: Observing that the massive temblor that hit both sides of the LoC has offered an "opportunity" for moving forward on resolving the Kashmir issue, Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said he favoured the idea of demilitarisation for ultimately settling the vexed problem.

"I am for demilitarisation. If they agree to that, we will too. We are very flexible. We are absolutely open to moving forward to the ultimate solution. You can't clap with one hand; you can only clap with two," he told Arab News when asked did he think it was high time for people of both sides to do something for peace in the wake of the natural calamity.

"There must be political movement. There must be discussions between India and Pakistan, involving Kashmiris that will lead to results. I am for these results. This is an opportunity. You are very right that we are spending too much money on the military, he said.

When asked about charges in some sections of the Indian media that Pakistan haggled on the issue of opening the LoC, he said "It is unfortunate that anybody has said that Pakistan has haggled on the issue of opening of points on the LoC. Pakistan has been haggling on only one issue: Indian military personnel coming across the LoC. On no other issue has Pakistan haggled."

Asking Syria and Iran to adopt a reconciliatory approach rather than a confrontational one in dealing with the United States said, "Anything that serves to increase confrontation should be avoided. We must concentrate on things which assist reconciliation instead of things which lead to confrontation."

Asked what Pakistan's role would be if the US opened a new front against Syria and Iran, Musharraf said there were already too many fronts and they all needed to be closed.

Musharraf expressed his gratitude for the Kingdom's generous aid to the quake-affected people in Pakistan. "Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah and the royal family have shown great generosity and set an example for others to follow," Musharraf said. He also lauded the Saudi people for donating financial and material aid in support of the victims.

The president said it was unfortunate that in some quarters, especially in the Arab world, there was a misunderstanding about the recent contacts between Pakistan and Israel.

"Pakistan's stance concerning the Palestinian cause remains unchanged; there has been no change whatsoever," the president said.

Relief activities are in full swing in quake-hit areas: DG ISPR Sultan
(Updated at 2125 PST)
ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj Gen Shaukat Sultan has said that relief activities are progressing day by day in quake-ravaged areas of Kashmir.

"Relief work is in full swing in quake affected areas and Pakistan army has got access to more areas", Sultan told private TV channel here on Sunday.

He noted that work was also underway for wiping out rubble from roads in quake hit areas.

Road ply up to Chanari in Jhelum Valley will be opened today (Saturday), he added.

DG ISPR said that road in Leepa Valley has also been cleared while Chakoti road to be opened within coming few days.

Army Jawans are busy in removing the debris from Chakoti road, he maintained.

Sultan observed that work for clearing roads in Kafar Khan range and in Neelum Valley is also going on.

He said that foods would be provided in quake-stricken areas through Chinook helicopters.

He noted more helicopters are coming from foreign countries to participate in relief activities.

We will try to reach distant quake-hit areas in coming four weeks, DG ISPR said.

He said that matter of the evacuation of earthquake survivors from Alai transformed political situation.

Sultan went on to say that there is no possibility of volcano in Alai.

However, tent-houses are being set up in Alai so that people could live in Valley rather than on height, he said.

Sunni Tehreek activist shot dead in Karachi
(Updated at 2115 PST) By Khurshid Abbasi
Karachi: A member of Sunni Tehreek was killed near M A Jinnah road here today when some miscreants sprayed bullets on him.

The deceased identified as Nadeem Qadri –sector incharge- was gunned down near Jama Cloth market within Preedy police station jurisdiction when some unknown motorcyclists fired bullets on him

However, the assailants escaped the scene, wheras police has begun their investigation.

Providing shelters to the affectees is top priority of govt: AJK PM
(Updated at 1820 PST)
MUZAFFARABAD: AJK Prime Minister Sardar Sikandar Hayat has said raising tent cities and sheds of metallic sheets to provide shelters to the quake survivors against biting cold is the top priority of his government.

He said this while talking to UN assistant secretary general and UNDP regional director for Asia Pacific Hafiz Pasha here Sunday at Prime Minister house.

He informed that three districts of AJK were badly affected in October 8, devastating earthquake and colossal loss of life and property was caused. The rehabilitation work for the quake affectees is underway.

He went on to say that massive loss caused by the killer earthquake was never even imagined by them. In this hour of crisis, armed forces, foreign organizations and countries had provided relief material. The relief aid had boosted our morale. The need is there that shelter be provided to the people living on LoC and in remote areas before the onset of harsh winter.

He underlined that relief work was in progress at fast paced at government level. People of earthquake hit areas of AJK had demonstrated unprecedented patience, he added.

Committees at village level have been set up for payment of compensation to the affectees, he pointed out.

The work to carry out estimated cost of construction of houses has been started in pursuance of directives of AJK Prime Minister Sardar Sikandar Hayat Khan and chief secretary Kashif Murtaza. A committee comprising deputy commissioners of respective districts, members of legislative assembly and military authorities has been established in this respect.

The distribution of compensation among the quake victims will be started from November 1 through committee.

Qazi Hussain to offer Eid prayers in Muzaffarabad
(Updated at 1840 PST)
ISLAMABAD: Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Qazi Hussain Ahmed will offer Eid prayers with the affectees of Muzaffarabad besides spending the entire day (Eid) amongst them.

According to a Press Release of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, Qazi Hussain will offer Eid prayers in the browbeaten city of Muzaffarabad among thousands of affectees.

He will address Eid congregation at 8:30am while Eid prayers will be offered at 9:00am.

On Eid day, Qazi Hussain will visit relief camps to inquire the health of affectees after killer earthquake.

On the other hand, Qazi Hussain has asked people to celebrate Eid with serenity and do not forget their brothers and sisters who are suffering in Muzaffarabad after Oct 8 devastating earthquake.

Meanwhile Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has decided to send Eid gifts like woolen blankets, food, tents and other needy items for the affectees on the auspicious ocassion of Eid.

PM, Saudi Prince review ongoing relief efforts in AJK
(Updated at 1840 PST)
MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz along with Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Chairman Kingdom Holding Company Sunday visited the earthquake-hit areas of Muzaffarabad to review the ongoing relief and rehabilitation work.

AJK President, Sardar Muhammad Anwar Khan, AJK Prime Minister Sardar Sikandar Hayat and Minister for Kashmir Affairs Makhdoom Faisal Saleh Hayat and other officials received both the dignitaries at Neelum valley Stadium, when they reached there by helicopter.

Saudi ambassador to Pakistan, Ali Saeed Awadh Al Asseri also accompanied the Prime Minister and Prince Al-Waleed during this visit. The Prime Minister and Saudi Prince visited different affected areas of Muzaffarabad city and appreciated the relief and rehabilitation works being carried out by Pakistan Army to normalise the life here. They also visited Abbas Institute of Medical Sciences to enquire about the health of the injured patients here.

The Prime Minister distributed cash compensation among the patients and also handed over some cheques of Rs. 100,000 among the legal heirs of those who lost their lives in this devastated earthquake. On the occasion, Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, who is one of the five richest persons in the world, announced one million dollar to help Pakistan continue relief efforts for the victims.

He also announced to construct 20 schools in Muzaffarabad. The donation of one million dollars is personal contribution of Prime Al-Waleed and he has already announced US $ 7 million for the quake victims of AJK and NWFP.

Amended Hasba Bill to be moved in NWFP assembly tomorrow
(Updated at 1630 PST)
PESHAWAR: NWFP government in the provincial assembly tomorrow will be presenting an amended draft of Hasba Bill.

Hasba Bill moved in the last session of the assembly by NWFP government was approved with majority votes, but later a presidential reference regarding constitutional standing of the Bill was filed in the Supreme Court and the Court, terming some clauses of the Bill contrary to the constitution of Pakistan, had told NWFP Governor that he was not bound to sign this Bill.

The provincial government, in the light of the decision of the Supreme Court, has deleted the controversial clauses of this Bill and has now decided to present the new draft of the Bill in the assembly.

NWFP Senior Minister, Sirajul Huque told Geo here that a decision has also been taken to challenge in the Supreme Court even the deletion of the clauses that has taken effect.

Meanwhile, an informal meeting of opposition parties in the assembly has been called for finalizing a strategy on the amended draft of Hasba Bill.

Opposition leader, Shahzada Gastasap told Geo that the opposition parties had opposed Hasba Bill earlier and even now they would be opposing vehemently this altered draft of the Bill.

Russian helicopter boost up relief work, says Sultan
(Updated at 1520 PST)
ISLAMABAD: Director General ISPR Maj. General Shaukat Sultan has said a Russian MI 26 helicopter was reached in Azad Kashmir to boost relief activities in the quake-hit region.

Talking to Geo he said the Russian MI 26 is the largest helicopter in world, which will significantly boost the work for reopening of roads by airlifting machinery to the affected areas. It will also help in reopening of the road to Neelum valley. Presently Chinook helicopters being used for airlifting of the machinery and equipment to the affected areas, he said.

Shaukat Sultan said the road was badly devastated in the quake and restoration of the Neelum valley road can take more than four months. However efforts being made to restore the road at least for mules to provide relief to inaccessible areas.

He said Chinari road in Jhelum valley would be reopened tomorrow, while remaining 7-kilometer portion of the road has been completely washed.

Sultan said relief items being airlifted by Chinook helicopters to the Khaliana valley denying the reports that the area has not yet accessed to provide relief.

Relief camps setup in Azad Kashmir's Chakothi and Chilliana
(Updated at 1140 PST)
MUZAFFARABAD: Soldiers have retrieved nine more dead bodies from debris in quake-hit Muzaffarabad, while relief camps have been established in Chakothi and Chilliana areas of Azad Kashmir.

According to Geo correspondent in Muzaffarabad Army soldiers recovered nine more bodies from rubbles mainly from the Azad Kashmir capital’s Madina Market area that were buried later.

Military men were engaged in relief operations in the area and tents, blankets and edible items being distributed from relief camps in Muzaffarabad.

Relief items also being distributed from two newly established relief camps in Chakothi and Chilliana.

Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz will arrive in Muzaffarabad today to visit quake injured in hospitals and distribute relief cheques to the victims of October 8 earthquake.

Pakistan’s prime minister will also attend a briefing on quake relief operations in the territory.

PANZ President Mr. Naveed Hamid creates New History

Today's meeting hosted by PANZ was for discussion on where the collected funds for the earthquake victims should go. Everyone present was given an opportunity to make their contributions in sayings for the decision and at the end of several dialogues PANZ President Mr. Naveed Hamid made an announcement that NZ$100,000 will be sent to Pakistan Presidents Earthquake Relief Fund. Our Community voice has finally been heard, I thank all the Pakistani Community members who participated in the electronic voting on SohniDharti and help the PANZ president in making right decision. I also appreciate SohniDharti MSN group and all the volunteers who helped day and night for this contribution in raising the relief fund. We are very small community of approx. 3000 Pakistani’s in number. Our target was around $50,000 but we are now sending NZ$100,000 double the amount that was expected. This shows our unity and support for our Govt. and the earthquake victims in our country. We will again unite once again at Eid Millan Party and raise more relief funds for the earthquake victims in the coming week. We will do our best like we always do. In shah Allah.

Maula Ali got some Shocking News… (PANZ BLAST – Treasury Haroon Resigns)

PANZ have now officially got New Zealand $ 110 000 which in the past they have never had in their Account. So now honesty of 5 Members of PANZ Panel is divided. Maula Ali has found this news by my very own special sources. The honest person Mr. Haroon - PANZ Treasury had officially resigned on 26 October. PANZ President Mr. Naveed Hamid did not mention this News to Pakistan Community members till date. PANZ MSN Group is useless in my point of view, WHY you may ask. First there was no article posted to announce this resignation of the PANZ treasury member till date. This means that PANZ does not want to put any of their internal news on their new official group. They call this group PANZ official group so they can control all the media. Where is PANZ honesty and where is the freedom of Media. These guys are Liars and Selfish. Mr. Haroon has resigned because he was in favor of sending the collected Earthquake relief money to Presidents relief fund Pakistan by official bank manner so there is no delay or fraud. President Naveed told Haroon that you keep your mouth shut. We will send $25 000 to Edi welfare foundation in Pakistan by hand of Mr. Maulvi Mallik Javid. He will bring us cash memo receipt of 125 000 New Zealand dollar. We wil then use this recipt for tax redemption and divide rest of the money in ourselves. Haroon said I am honest person and I will not become part of this so I am resigning now. He said I will not discuss anything with you people in this matter and stay on the side with my taxi. Maula Ali also has news that some members of the Pakistani community are planning to take this matter into court. This is because the receipt that they issue for the donation says this is for Pakistan Earthquake Relief Fund. It does not say Edi welfare foundation or any other welfare organization. If this money goes to Pakistan governments account they will only get the receipt for the amount that they have sent. If they send it to any other organization they can get more money written on the receipt that they issue for donation. PANZ leaders are now planning to keep this money for themselves and do fraud with it. If by Tuesday this money does not go to Presidents earthquake relief fund then President Naveed Hamid will be welcome by whole Pakistan community by Shoe garlands.

I also found out that someone using the MSN ID Arzoo on SohniDharti is a Thailaa son of Marrasian Singing Saiful Mallok.

I also found that when President of Pakistan was in New Zealand fro this visit the Presidents dinner organized by PANZ had cost charges of $60 per head. PANZ charged us community members $200 per head. So many business community members did not even pay $60 cost to Mr. Haroon. (PANZ Treasury). Mr. Haroon was very upset about this so he gave up from his PANZ position and has given up with PANZ.

Eid Millan

In conversation with Sohni Dharti, super active of Pak community Shahid Azad told Sohni Dharti that we are standing roughly on $110000 figure

In this brief meeting on Gundry taxi rank Javeed iqbal proposed that we can collect FITRANA and ZAKAT from every Eid Gaah, Mr. Iqubal said if we start organizing it now with systematic way like we did before all we have to do, coordinate with all Eid GAAH committees

Mr. Azad suggested that we should organize Eid Millan on Eid day with one dish party, where everyone bring a dish plus $20 donations for each person, in this function we can in invite Labour Party's officials. This way we may be able to collect a lot of donations

Team should be sent on their own expense

I have recieved about 150 messages so far in the favour of my plan, To send
own team on thgeir own expense as three are ready to join Genral secretary
Imtiaz Khan and join Panz camp in earth quake affected area.

As The president of Pakistan is very honest person but due to the size of
the disaster its impossible for the GOP to control it. And the local Nazims
are storing the relief goods while Edhi is taking too long and another
Organisation Pakistan Association has already got Camp on the aera we should
join it. And help it. 99 percent Pakistani here in Pakistan are requesting
for help to be distributed by our own hands not through any agencies.

The high officials of Pakistan and army is working honestly but the locals
are 200 percent corrupt and the relief is not reaching to those in real
need. 10000 children will die in the next 2 weeks so what are u waioting
for?
When I made my first visit and looked at the children i already spent more
than 5000 Nz doller But then i requested some wholseller for credit to
purchase some more helping goods atleat 10000 nz dollar to help them But
still can not be enough .... I wish I can do more and more... i could not
controled my self and started crying.
Thats what happinmg here.

Refer to photose of 1st Panz and kiwi relief camp in the earthquake relief
area by imtiaz Khan general Secretary Panz..

A Just a note for those who has concerns about my visit that I have came on
my own expense not on the Panz expense and I have opend the relief camp by
my own expense not on the funds money but to run this camp I need the help
of the people of New Zealand and PANZ friends.
I promise that every one will be satisfy and will be happy that their help
will reach to the affected area with in three days. As the affected aerea is
just 4 hours drive from here and we already got relief camp in the affected
area.

InshaAllah i will be online on radio Tarana from earthquake affected area
with latest updates on Sun 30th oct.

My direct line in the aera: 009203005684178

Imtiaz Khan
Genmeral secretary Panz
From Pakistan



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pakistan news by j.iqbal

Rs 2bn released to rebuild houses in NWFP, AJK
Musharraf stresses provision of tents to
shelterless within two weeks
RAWALPINDI: President Pervez Musharraf on Thursday directed prompt release of Rs 2 billion for the reconstruction of houses in the remote earthquake-hit areas of NWFP and Azad Kashmir and directed all-out efforts for providing relief to the areas still not accessed.

UN, aid agencies dismayed at pledges
Officials say Geneva promises too little too late, might not save a single life
GENEVA: The UN aid agencies as well as top charities warned on Thursday that the world pledges to help earthquake victims might not save a single life, as they concurred that money was too little and they had problems with cash flow.

Pakistan pleased with donors’ support: PM
Says relief centres set up along LoC; Chinese PM outlines 5-point rehab plan for quake victims
MOSCOW: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Thursday said Pakistan is pleased with pledges by international donors to provide extra funds to assist earthquake victims but hopes the aid effort will continue.

Indian team due today for LoC talks
By Mariana Baabar
ISLAMABAD: An Indian delegation headed by Joint Secretary Ministry of External Affairs Dilip Sinha arrives here today (Friday) to finalise modalities for opening the Line of Control (LoC) and facilitating cooperation with Pakistan on providing relief to Kashmiri survivors of the October 8 earthquake.

Evacuation plans for Allai put on hold
Villagers reluctant to leave, want aid in their valley
By Rahimullah Yusufzai
PESHAWAR: Plans for evacuation of thousands of earthquake survivors from Allai valley have been put on hold due to reluctance of an overwhelming majority of the people to leave their villages.

ERRA not to enjoy unchecked powers
By Ansar Abbasi
ISLAMABAD: The newly-created Lt Gen Zubair-led Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (Erra) would not be enjoying unfettered powers as assumed generally but would be subjected to a notified check and balance system.

15 minutes of fame at the Foreign Office
By Rauf Klasra
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Riaz Mohammad Khan survived being upstaged by his additional secretary administration, who, employing the powers vested in the prime minister, appointed himself full Secretary on October 18.

Israeli missile attack kills seven Palestinians
JEBALIYA, Gaza Strip: Israeli forces fired missiles in a Gaza refugee camp after nightfall Thursday, Palestinians and the Israeli military said, and seven people were killed, including a leading Islamic Jihad militant, Shadi Mohanna.

10 more die of tetanus in Rawalpindi
By Muhammad Qasim
RAWALPINDI: As many as 10 more earthquake survivors undergoing treatment in the three teaching hospitals here died of the deadly tetanus during the past 24 hours while eight others were under treatment till Thursday evening, surging the tally to 40.

Shujaat contacts opposition for APC
By our correspondent
ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Muslim League Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has contacted opposition leaders with a proposal to convene an all parties conference (APC) to formulate a joint strategy for rehabilitation of the earthquake victims.

Help for quake victims
Pakistan circulates UNGA draft resolution
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan on Thursday circulated a draft resolution calling the UN General Assembly to urge the world community to "swiftly deliver" the pledged funds for the relief and rehabilitation of the earthquake victims in northern parts of the country.

Supply of tents to be completed by end of November: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Thursday said the government has imposed a ban on the export of tents and tents are being produced in large numbers, which are constantly being supplied to the earthquake survivors.

Three tribesmen held in S Waziristan after blast
By our correspondent
TANK: Three tribesmen were arrested in Laddah area of South Waziristan following a remote-controlled roadside explosion that killed a Pakistan Army soldier and caused injuries to 11 of his colleagues.

Bush launches private sector initiative to help quake victims
WASHINGTON: President George W Bush announced on Thursday that five "distinguished private sector leaders" have agreed to launch "a nationwide effort" to encourage private donations for relief and reconstruction, in response to October 8 earthquake.

Shia-Sunni clash leaves 15 Iraqis dead
BAGHDAD: Sunni Arab militants killed 14 Shia militiamen and a policeman on Thursday in a clash southeast of Baghdad in another sign of rising tensions among Iraq’s religious communities.

Azad to replace Mufti as held Kashmir CM
NEW DELHI: A federal minister from India’s ruling Congress party will be the new chief minister of held Kashmir, in line with a power-sharing pact with a regional party, a Congress spokeswoman said on Thursday. Urban Development Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad will replace Mufti Mohammad Syed of the People’s Democratic Party, who took power in the held territory following election three years ago. The Congress and the PDP, which run a coalition government, had agreed to share power after they ousted the National Conference.

is very good news good wining by pakistan President funds

Referendum

Good to see overwhelming response from members of Sohni Dharti. Sohni Dharti thanks those who participated and casts theirs vote , It was first and biggest national level issue we discussed here, votes clear cut in favour of President funds, but bear in mind this referendum was to pave the way for crucial decision, final decision is in hands of our leaders, and leadership can go against the public decision, if still it hard to make any decision , don't forget opinion of executives

Results Of Referendum

President Relief funds 116

Edhi Trust 54

can you believe it?

He is behind the sceen managing all the forces and finances he is the most greedy lust prone person he is looting the community from last many many years but this time amount is big, big than his expectation, when he was in Pakistan used to put Eid-a-Miladunabi fund in his pocket but this is different story he can not take away thausands of dollars of the people in a easy way so he is puzzelled and fixed he has no sympthy with earthquak victoms or Edhi trust he is so selfish and mean that last year he fraudulently snatched away 500000 of his real sister he was ready to start a prostitute house to make money but he was a muslim so could not do this then he was thinking to change his religion but one of the Moulvi of Auckland stopped him to do this so this is a big opportunity for him but .................why President Musharaf opened a relief fund ? why bank don't issue a receipt of 70000 dollars by getting 40,000 dollars, he can not sleep all the night trying to find a way out in the mean time he has adopted the policy of procrastination and delying  by starting the discussion and engaging the people ..............may allah save us from such butchers and blood suckers

Blood Donation

Hello Zubair

As I said on the phone yesterday we will be having another blood collection in Avondale next week.
I understand you don't want to organise shuttles again till March but if you could just inform everyone just in case they are interested in donating.

We have not yet organised our schedule for March yet but as soon as we do I will let you know, and hopefully we can organise a Monday as you said that was the best day for you.

Here are the details for next week:

Avondale Community Centre
99 Rosebank Road, Avondale

Monday 31st October 2005
10.00am - 4.00pm

Thanks for all you help and I will speak to you in the New Year.

Kind Regards

Matthew Taylor
Donor Recruiter

New Zealand Blood Service
71 Great South Road, Epsom
PO Box 26611, Auckland
ph 09 523 5733
Mob 0275 663 298
email: matthew.taylor2@nzblood.co.nz

http://groups.msn.com/panz

http://groups.msn.com/panz

 

This is the Official Message Board of PakistanAssociation of New Zealand (PANZ). The prime aim is to discuss issues and reach a conclusive outcome by end of the process. Pakistan association of New Zealand is engaged in number of ways to interact with Pak community and this message board is another step in the same direction. We have created an environment over the past few years where every one has an opportunity to speak as well as to listen.

An organization is mix of ideas that culminate into final shape by passing through discussion and debate. PANZ welcomes you all to this round-table atmosphere where we will talk-back while giving due respect to all who are involved in it. Come and Join---we are waiting for your views.

Support your Army and don't be a traitor

I am here in Pakistan right now and watching all the development regardign earthquake, reconstruction and rehablitation process ..........President of Pakistan has developed a huge funds more than 10 Arabs rupees he never spent a single pennie out of it, every day at TV and other media his representative is giving all the accounts and balance of funds ...............he appointed General Zubair chairman of reconstruction and rehablitation process who is a very honest man and gave the assurance to the people of Pakistan that their funds will be utilized in a transparant mannar and with the consultation of the locals of effected areas..................Musharaf himselfly gave the assurance that he will be respossible for every single rupee he never appointed a civil or political person just to avoid corruption,  while Edhi is bussy in marrying young girls I am here in Kashmir and I swear that 98 percent help is comming only from the Army, it is the army who is rescuing the people giving them food and medication and tranporting the allings to the hospitals. Majority of people is donating their money to the President funds to support their army...............I ask simple question if your army is fighting with a crisis in the country and other organizations are helping the army whom you should support as a ordinary citizen army or local one man welfare organizations............all the world is supporting your army admiring your army and you are supporting Edhi its very funny silly and selfish behaviour which has no justification except mal intentions

Urgent Request to SohniDharti Administrator about New ID's

I request to the sohnidharti administrator to impose ban for voting on referendum by the new Id’s that have been created. If this is not possible new ID’s should not be approved without full information and verification or be placed on hold/processing state until this referendum is completed. Just how I made my ID and notified the administrator. If confidentiality is a factor there could be a pact made between the administrator and the person getting his id verified. This must be done so 1 person does not make 10,s of id’s just to vote on this referendum. I have also been notified that some car company owners (businessmen) are forcing their workers to make these new ID’s and cast the vote in their favor. I don’t think it is appropriate that any political business cluster from our community should monopolize this situation. It is best that they keep their workers for their regular jobs such as cleaning and maintaining their yard vehicles.

Also I would like to say that average normal people of community who have donated with their hearts to the victims and collected aprox. $70,000 are not after the receipts issued and get tax reductions for these donations. Donating to these individual welfare organizations in Pakistan give opportunity for businessmen to get receipts issued to them with changed amount. And most of the Pakistanis know about this. We have to show some honesty to do betterment of our community and our homeland which is affected by natural disasters. This is a reminder sent to us by God, for us to help and support those who are affected, not go on with thoughts of our business benefits.

PANZ General secretary imtiaz Khan from earthquake Affected areas

Dear Billa g and all brothers and sisters.

That was a great effort to start the donation process which made us able to
help our badly affcted brothers and sisters in this hard time. I my self
started this process by putting the first statement on sohni dharti just
after earthquke and given the account details of panz BEFORE DOING THIS I
DISCUSSED WITH President of PANZ and vice presidnet of PANZ. It was not
easy to start this process we have given our time, money and energy to it,
basicaly this job was done by 20 people not more than that. They were the
people who got constructive thinking and are very honest with their nation.

As General secretary of PANZ I am in contact with PANZ presedent and vice
president from PAkistan I arrived here from New Zealand on the 22nd of Oct.


The first city I visited was Karachi I found the life here is normal and
going ok, I also found there is a trust called Edhi Trust But when I gone
out and asked the common people the majority of the people are working in a
small groups collecting money or other goods and delivering it to affected
areas by theirself. I spend 3 days in Karachi and found that their are tents
available and ordered some.
Next was I landed on Peshawar International airport the firt news did upset
me when I heared that My cousin is missing in the earthquake he was in Army
so far he is considered dead, he was at the border, His whole Unit is
uncontactable even G.H.Q got no info about his whole Unit and they said
sorry we can not help and we got no contact so far.

From Peshawar air port I traveled to this side of Sindh River while the
other side is Huripore and Hazara. In this side of Tubela Dam i found all
house walls cracked, and the people very anxious and scared as at 10pm after
aftari I was sitting at Uncles home and another earthquake 5.4 on rector
scale and its happening every day or second day.

Today i am waiting for tents from Karachi and going to buy some Blankets,
Already booked a doctor and a nurse to take them with me to Earthquake
affected area.

The things I am personaly taking there are
New Blankets
New tents
Water
Medicines

Some first aid service and i am also taking some volunteers from here to
help me in this process In my first visit I will go to Aogi(Mansehra),
Batagram, and villages nearby, and depends on the situation there I will go
further to Muzaffar Abad and Balakot.

Though Pakistan Govt is doing their best but its out of their hands now.
Even United nations are loosing this battle.

My view so far from my personal experiance here is the faster you help the
most effective it will be the later you help will basicaly just formality.


To the New Zealand Pak community and Pakistan associtaion my request is

If you want to help the earth quake victoms from the bottem of your heartes
....
Please send atleast 2 trustees with the funds every thing is available in
Pakistan I am here to
co-ordinate with them.

I got accomodation for them
I can arrange transport to affected areas which is just 5 hours drive from
my residence here.
I can arrange labour workers from here.
I can arrange the required goods, medicines and some volunteers doctors.

President of Pakistan is honest man we all respect him and Edhi is also
wellknown in social works but If you want the satisfaction of the community
I will arrange a video of the PANZ relief operation the affected area and
send it to NZ.

If the funds goes to President fund the process take more than long to reach
affected areas or it may be used in construction later on as I found from my
experiance here.
If you send it to Edhi It will basicaly goes to his account and He can use
it when and whereever I trust him that will not use it fro personal purpose
but for huminity but The situation here is to act fast and do some practical
work.

My request to PANZ Prsident is Please send atleast 2 or three trustees here
asap and lets start the job.

We can make a PANZ village there for atleast 1000 people as our funds do
cover the tents, medicines, blankets and volunteers, foods etc.

And If you want a show than I have no problem to go and meet the Pak
President and give himn the cheque in front of hundred cameras. Or shake
hand with Edhi and come on the front page of newspaers here.

But know I am going to go there my self with my personal help for the
victoms If the association decided to look at reality and realy want to help
not show than lets start it. I alredy contacted three persons in the most
affected areas and they will be helpfull in co-ordination.

My direct line in pakistan 92-3005684178

Imtiaz Khan
General secretary Pakistan association new zealand.




>From: "PANZ"
>To: "Panz Members List"
>Subject: PANZ Public Meeting on 22nd October 2005
>Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 04:48:07 +1300
>
>Meeting
>Today meeting was called by Panz President to get the opinion of community
>for the disposal of donations which Panz has collected for earthquake
>victims
>Meeting started with TALAWAT of kalam Pak
>In opening speech. President of PANZ SAID we are gather here to see , which
>way community want to send these donations to the effected earias .mr
>President said , after deliberations Panz has two name
>One. President Funds
>two.' Edi fund
>every single person gave his her suggestion zeb Khan executive of PANZ said
>we get should get somebody to take this funds money direct to effected
>areas and disposed it personally Mr. Khan said "if community allowed me, I
>will pay my own ticket "
>One lady said we should send money to Edi fund which most effective
>organization in worst struck areas
>Chief of GM cars ,chief of Tokyo link Ch Mukhtar, Shahid Azad, waqar sayed
>, one lady, top mentioned were in favour of Edi trust
>GM said "we donated our money on only one condition that this money will go
>Edi trust"
>Ch Mukhtar said "we all know, how corrupt Pakistanis government is, we have
>doubts on Pakistani government administration"
>Same view came from sayid Waqar Shah, with news of corruptions where some
>official are involved in fraud of snitching few containers
>Below mentioned were in favour of President funds
>Haider lone, javeed iqbal , Shahzad Akhter,x president of PANZ Tauqir Khan,
>Mr. Atta , BillaG
>Hader Lone, views were strongest , Mr. Lone said " it is crying shame for
>Pakistanis community that just for $81000, we don't trust our president, he
>said government of Pakistan is responsible for whole operation, which cover
>it from little wound to accommodations for every single persons who is
>effected by this disaster " " where Edis operation is limited" when asked
>by Mr-Azad. "where this kashmir relief fund are going " Mr-lone could not
>give any suitable answer,
>Mr. Javeed shed some lights on President Mushaf character and honesty and
>strongly recommended that funds should go to President fund , he said if
>Samon and Tongan and other communities are sending donations to President
>fund and we as Pakistani ,we don't trust our President,
>BillaG said " as doubt eats friendship, today we are seeing, doubts eating
>humanity , if you ask me, my vote goes to President funds "
>Taquir Khan came late he said "we should send money to President funds
>Conclusion of meeting are sill obscured as President of PANZ Said he need
>more opinion from community to get to the final decision, he said we have
>already 17 vote in fover of Edi trust from last business men meeting.
>BillaG objected on it, BillaG said "if you have already made your decision
>, then no pinot calling meeting"
>Akhter Shazad siad to president "you're taking business people side because
>you have some concern with business people, if you( PANZ) are taking our
>views then you should respect it, we can do voting over this issue"
>President Naveed Hamid asked public for show of hand in favour of Edi
>trust, only 6 hands rised. Seeing that votes are going against the will of
>business people, Mr. President Naveed did not asked to do the vote for
>president funds
>Talking with Sohni Dharti chief of GM cars said no body can imposed its
>will on whole community , let's PANZ to decide which ways these funds
>should go , Edi or President in both cases these are going to Pakistan.
>unofficial reports suggests that we have more then $91000 cash to disposed
>.
>at last munite, Haider lone pleaded to President of Pakistn association of
>NZ, "please reconsider your decision". Even threat that if PANZ will not
>review its decision I as member of NZMA have to reconsider the big donation
>of $10000
>Coming out of meeting room Javeed Iqbal said I want to convey this massage
>that this all meeting was a TOPY DRAMA , Panz and so called business
>community have all ready made up their mind to send this donations to Edis
>trust fund. Mr Javeed added we should be loyal to our President of Pakistan
>with whom order we get our Pakistani pass port . Mr javeed said if funds
>goes to other then President it would be crime not less then a betrayal
>with Pakistan
>
>
>Pakistan Association of New Zealand
>www.panz.org
>
>

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Pakistan association of Wallington has sent its collection money to Edhi trust and Pakistan association of Christchurch has sent its money to red cross, said president of Pakistan association of NZ

pANZ is largest of all Pakistani communities in NZ , which is based in Auckland , this is the time we should forward our hand toward these other pak communities living in other city of NZ, we need a coordinated action, in matter like National disaster or other National issues, Now as reports suggest that as we are going to have embassy in NZ, it would be a good idea to make a federation of all Pakiwi associations in NZ, where we can have a collective approach to National level issues, because in govt papers we should be Pakistani of NZ, not Pakistanis of Christ church or Pakistanis of Wallington

something wrong with voting system

Hi,

 

been trying to vote for the donation funding but it wont let me recommend, anyone have any ideas on how to do this.

 

regards

 

new at this

 

 

votes blocked

Good Afternoon to the manager of this site,we trying to vote for Edhi Trust but for some reason our votes is not going through while we can see on the other trust sides is increasing,please we need to know what's happening because at this stage it's not fair at all.I've been informed by other voters as well that they have no chance at all getting through with their votes so at this point we need explanation for this problem.At this stage we all want the best as it's not for ourselves it is for the victims after all so we can only compete but keep in mind we are trying to put some minds to rest and ease their pains of those who have been involved in this disaster,so what ever is going on we want that to be fixed and keep the voting clean.

 

 

kind regards

Finau Ahosivi

"CLOSE BUT NO CIGARS".

We have worked for GOOD CAUSE, showed unity (so far) to collect donations for the victims and their families.
I have been talking to few people back home and getting emails and reports that there are chances of people left behind who are devasted for food clothes etc in government control welfare organizations. I have gathered info on that. Please email me at info@financezone.co.nz.
We wouldnt like Pak govt to take these needy people politically. Govt has weak and unreliable infrastracture in terms of direct aid to people in the nothern areas including Kashmir. We have other option for Edhi Welfare. Who is not only well know welfare organisation but I have seen and worked with them in troubled times in 1988 in Islamabad. I must say that this is an integrity matter for pak community around NZ. We as a community will not let anybody to jeopardize on the community integrity and value.
I urge the senior members of the community to take part into this issue and resolve that accordingly. It will be shame for you if we let these people fight over the donation like this. Whoever is doing this will have to confront the community one day or the other. If your aim is to make the GOP or high commission happy I guess you have minimised your responsibilty and after making all that effort you are "CLOSE BUT NO CIGARS".

Ultimatum!

 

Sohni Dharti appreciate its member who are talking part in this referendum

We are experiencing a lot of new ID s emerging just to swing the community opinion, from tomorrow morning all new ID s will not be able to cast their vote, we sorry to do it but this is necessary evil we have to impose on Sohni Dharti to make this referendum transparent

Today in favour of President ……83 vote

Today in favour of Edhi trust……29 vote

web link address find details of missing or found

Following is the web link address where you can find details of missing or found persons in quake areas of Pakistan. Please forward this link to your contacts so that any one directly or indirectly may get the information of their loved ones.

http://www.missingpersons.dsl.net.pk/

Promise Keeper

 

With in month Pakistan embassy is opening in Wallington , our new ambassador Mr Bhatti is coming from New Dhali , where he was deputy ambassador for Pakistan High Commission, Mr Bhatti is due in Wallington in next and with next couple of month we will be having a full embassy working in NZ , said Naveed Hamid President of PANZ

Sohni Dharti congratulate PANZ for its hard work for this embassy, and hearty thanks to President Parvez Musharaf for keeping he promise, which he did with Pakistani Community on Dinner Night

Informing President of Pakistan Concerning the Presidents earthquake relief Fund

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am Javeed Iqbal from New Zealand. I was born in Lahore Pakistan. I am a member of Pakistan Community in New Zealand - Auckland. I am writing to inform the govt. of Pakistan about the decision made by our community leaders in New Zealand - Auckland. There is a big argument going on in the Pakistani Community here about which organization the relief fund raised for the quake victims should go to. Majority of Pakistani Community who have donated to this cause wish that this fund should go to President's Earthquake Relief Fund. The 2 conflicting organizations are Edhi Welfare Society and President's Earthquake Relief Fund. Pakistani community leaders and a few business men here have hijacked the Pakistani community and instead of helping the quake victims they are playing politics. These are the very same people who were around the President of Pakistan like his tail during his visit to New Zealand and were even willing to kiss his hands. I wish to inform that during the President Musharraf's visit to New Zealand the elected president of Pakistani community was Mr. Akram, soon after President Musharraf left New Zealand the elected president of Pakistani community was sacked and replaced by Naveed Hamid who is the current president of our community in New Zealand. He is the one responsible for this decision of sending collected funds to Edhi Trust. According to the Pakistani community's members view the current president is illegally in the position of president because during the community elections he had filled in forms for vice president not president. He had become president from vice president by support of few business men who have hijacked the Pakistani community here. The chief executives of Pakistani community had announced a new election long time back which are still not held and Mr. Naveed Hamid continues to stay as president of community and make his own decision from which his businessmen friends benefit. The Business community have only raised NZ$ 20,000 and normal Pakistanis living here have raised around NZ$ 70,000 by their hard work and door to door collections for the funds. When we collected the money we had done so by using the name of Pakistan Earthquake victims and that this collected fund will go to Govt. of Pakistan’s relief fund. Also most of the people that donated the money had donated for the President Earthquake Relief fund and not any individual organization in Pakistan. Now after the funds have been raised the president of community has betrayed the decision, we as community members will not tolerate that this raised money will go to an individual in Pakistan rather the Govt. of Pakistan which is responsible for all the operation to help the earthquake victims. If our community president sends all this raised funds to some other organization and not to Presidents Earthquake relief fund then this person does not trust Pakistani President or the Govt. of Pakistan and his thinking is that they are al corrupt and will keep this raised money for their own. This person has clearly forgotten that he has got a Pakistani passport on the basis of this very same Pakistani Govt. and authorization of the same Pakistani President himself who he calls corrupt. In our, The Pakistani community of New Zealand's view this person is unfaithful to the whole Pakistani community of New Zealand and the Govt. Of Pakistan. According to my information regarding this issue various of our community member are holding meetings that if the President of Pakistan Community finalized his decision to send this money to any other organization other then Presidents Earthquake Relief Fund then this issue will be taken to Auckland District Court (New Zealand) because this is public money. This will only delay the funds reaching to the earthquake victims but we feel that it should go to its rightful place. If he decides to send all this money straight to Presidents Earthquake Relief Fund perhaps he will get some respect for his presidency of community in next election opportunity.

Below I am attaching the copy of discussions and views held by our members on our local community website. The community website (SohniDharti – http://groups.msn.com/SohniDharti/) is also doing a electronic referendum and majority of the people want this collected fund to go to Presidents Earthquake Relief Fund.




Thanking You,
Yours Truly,

Javeed Iqbal
j.auckland@gmail.com
+64 21 782720


NOTE: I am not any politician and not interested in any of the receipts issued for donation. I am becoming part of this because this is an issue concerning our country leader and the victims of earthquake in our homeland.



References:
http://groups.msn.com/SohniDharti/
http://www.presidentofpakistan.gov.pk/
http://www.pakistan.org.au



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Panz Public Meeting On 22 Oct

Meeting
Today meeting was called by Panz President to get the opinion of community for the disposal of donations which Panz has collected for earthquake victims
Meeting started with TALAWAT of kalam Pak
In opening speech. President of PANZ SAID we are gather here to see , which way community want to send these donations to the effected earias .mr President said , after deliberations Panz has two name
One. President Funds
two.' Edi fund
every single person gave his her suggestion zeb Khan executive of PANZ said we get should get somebody to take this funds money direct to effected areas and disposed it personally Mr. Khan said "if community allowed me, I will pay my own ticket "
One lady said we should send money to Edi fund which most effective organization in worst struck areas
Chief of GM cars ,chief of Tokyo link Ch Mukhtar, Shahid Azad, waqar sayed , one lady, top mentioned were in favour of Edi trust
GM said "we donated our money on only one condition that this money will go Edi trust"
Ch Mukhtar said "we all know, how corrupt Pakistanis government is, we have doubts on Pakistani government administration"
Same view came from sayid Waqar Shah, with news of corruptions where some official are involved in fraud of snitching few containers
Below mentioned were in favour of President funds
Haider lone, javeed iqbal , Shahzad Akhter,x president of PANZ Tauqir Khan, Mr. Atta , BillaG
Hader Lone, views were strongest , Mr. Lone said " it is crying shame for Pakistanis community that just for $81000, we don't trust our president, he said government of Pakistan is responsible for whole operation, which cover it from little wound to accommodations for every single persons who is effected by this disaster " " where Edis operation is limited" when asked by Mr-Azad. "where this kashmir relief fund are going " Mr-lone could not give any suitable answer,
Mr. Javeed shed some lights on President Mushaf character and honesty and strongly recommended that funds should go to President fund , he said if Samon and Tongan and other communities are sending donations to President fund and we as Pakistani ,we don't trust our President,
BillaG said " as doubt eats friendship, today we are seeing, doubts eating humanity , if you ask me, my vote goes to President funds "
Taquir Khan came late he said "we should send money to President funds
Conclusion of meeting are sill obscured as President of PANZ Said he need more opinion from community to get to the final decision, he said we have already 17 vote in fover of Edi trust from last business men meeting.
BillaG objected on it, BillaG said "if you have already made your decision , then no pinot calling meeting"
Akhter Shazad siad to president "you're taking business people side because you have some concern with business people, if you( PANZ) are taking our views then you should respect it, we can do voting over this issue"
President Naveed Hamid asked public for show of hand in favour of Edi trust, only 6 hands rised. Seeing that votes are going against the will of business people, Mr. President Naveed did not asked to do the vote for president funds
Talking with Sohni Dharti chief of GM cars said no body can imposed its will on whole community , let's PANZ to decide which ways these funds should go , Edi or President in both cases these are going to Pakistan.
unofficial reports suggests that we have more then $91000 cash to disposed .
at last munite, Haider lone pleaded to President of Pakistn association of NZ, "please reconsider your decision". Even threat that if PANZ will not review its decision I as member of NZMA have to reconsider the big donation of $10000
Coming out of meeting room Javeed Iqbal said I want to convey this massage that this all meeting was a TOPY DRAMA , Panz and so called business community have all ready made up their mind to send this donations to Edis trust fund. Mr Javeed added we should be loyal to our President of Pakistan with whom order we get our Pakistani pass port . Mr javeed said if funds goes to other then President it would be crime not less then a betrayal with Pakistan

PANZ delima

The only advantage to pay money to Edhi trust is to get recept of more dollars by paying less so many local and corrupt self made or Mahala made relief funds raising groups are doing like this in Pakistan .............suppose you collected hundred dollars from the public, from Edhi trust you can get rceept of 100 dollars by paying 50 so you can easily put 50 dallors in your Pocket. If we don't have such intentions then the most secure and better place of depositing fund is President account,  Musharaf has gaven a good reconstruction plan and his team is working in good sprits so we should support  them with financial assistance I don't understand why PANZ is shaky and needs lobbying in this issue

President Funds

Donation Money Should go to

President Funds

 

Click Recommend on top left to register your say

One account One Vote

Edhi Trust

Donation Money Should go to

Edhi Trust

 

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One account One Vote

two news items from Chakwalnama

By Our Correspondent
CHAKWAL, Oct 21: XEN WAPDA, SDO city and SDO construction was ordered court
arrest on Friday by Additional District and Session Judge Chakwal Mohammad
Akram Awan. The three said WAPDA officials were summoned at the court on the
petition of a local lawyer Syed Ijaz Hussain Hamdani who contended that the
electricity wires and a WAPDA pole were installed above the roof of his
house therefore these should be removed as he wanted to construct double
story at his house. The WAPDA officials were summoned but they were
reluctant to appear before the court. The warrant of arrest were issued by
the court and as soon as they appeared before the court the Judge ordered
the court arrest of the officials and they were directed to sit in the
court. The judge was busy to hear another case in the mean time WAPDA
officials were managed to make good their escape from the court. The judge
again issued warrant of arrest of the three WAPDA officials and fixed 25th
October the next hearing date.

By Our Correspondent
CHAKWAL, Oct 21: Chakwal District declared number one in all the four
Districts of Rawalpindi range police to maintain law and order situation as
well as 24 dangerous gangs of dacoits were busted and moreover during the
month of Muharram and current local bodies’ election, both the occasions
remained peaceful without the help and assistance of Pakistan Army because
on these two occasions army was to be called to maintain law and order
situation in the area from the past many years. These observations were made
at the briefing to Inspector general of Punjab police Mr. Zaia-ul Hassan
Khan while presiding over the meeting of DPOs of Chakwal, Jehlum, Attock and
Rawalpindi Districts at DIG office. IG Punjab appreciated the performance of
Chakwal police and directed that all the other Districts should follow the
working of Chakwal Police. DPO Chakwal Ch. Mushtaq Hussain Bergatt briefed
about the crime rate of the past six month in District Chakwal. DPO told
that law and order situation in Chakwal was in well under control and no
untoward incident in the month of Muharram and Local bodies’ election were
occurred.

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MERE GHAR MEIN AMEE REHTEE HEIN

MERE GHAR MEIN ABOO RETAY  HEIN

                                                       MERE ABOO KAHAN HEIN ?

CHOTA BOHT GANDA HAI WO GHAR PAR SOTA HAI

MEIN AUR AAPA ACHAY HEIN SCHOOL MEIN PARHTAY HEIN

                                                      MERI AAPA KAHAN HAI  ?

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AMMEE KHANA BANATEE HEIN AUR ABOO DAFTAR JAATAY HEIN

                                                         MERI AMEE KAHAN HEIN ?

CHOTA  AUR MEIN KHOOB SHARARTEIN KARTE HEIN     

MAARTEE AMEE HEIN PAR HUM SIRF ABOO SAY DARTAY HEIN

                                                          WOH SAB KAHAN HEIN ?

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ABHEE AA JAENGAY

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SHEHAR TO BAS JAENGAY

KIYA

IN GHARON KO HUM BASA PAENGAY ?

 

 

Panz Public Meeting On 22 Oct

Salam

 

"To Assess Fund Raising Campaing , Disposal and Future strategy with regard to recent  atastrophic earthquake, Pakistan Association of New Zealand is holding a public meeting on 22 OCT Saturday at Halsey Drive Primary Schoo; HALL,  103 Halsey Drive Lynnfield. The Proceeding will start at  3 PM.  we are a democratic, people oriented organization and are bound to decide the key issues in your consultation.

 

Please come and Have your SAY>>>>>>>>

 

 

Naveed Hamid

PANZ

ALLAH KARE JHOOT HO

Dear Hamwatano

Panz aur baaqee tamam Afraad ne jis lagan aur jazbe se relief fund ke liye kaam kiya hai wo kable sataish hai .us ki jitnee bhee taareef ki jai kum ho gee JAZAKALLAH

ZAlzale duniya ke liye sirf zameen ke neechay chatanon ke takrane se paida hote hain jin ka markaz bhee jald hi maloom kar liya jaata hai lekin bahaisiat musalman ye alarm hai hum sab ke liye pooree duniya ke musalmanon ke liye jis ki tafseel Holy Quran mein mojud hai . yeh kissi farde wahid ke liye ya kissi khas qoam ke liye saza nahin balke imtehan hotay hein. Allah taala hum sab ko is imtehaan se apnee rehmat aur karam se nikale  aaaameeen sum aameen. Quran Says Translation(BHNH)  "Bharosa karne wallon ka bharosa sirf Allah hi par hona chahiye" (SQHA).

Is tamheed ki zaroorat is liye mehsoos hui ke community mein ek rumour hai ke panz ya koi aur farde wahid earthquake relief fund raising ke liye capitol cenima mein Film SalaamNamaste ki screening ki planning kar rahe hein mera un bhaion se sirf itna iltmass hai ke waqt ki nazaqat aur zaroorat ko samjhen aur Allah se daren jaisa ke darne ka haq hai. Aur is kism ki promotion se gurez karen. May Allah Bless All of Us

More than 21000 thousand collected on friday

For details please go to Donation for earthquake victoms.

 

Thanks from the bottom of our hearts.

To those who given.

To those who collected.

 

Pakistan Association of New Zealand. 

Do more than donations

There are thousands of children don't have parents what is their future I am going to adopt one child who have lost parents and all near relatives in earthquak if any body from our community in Nz will do this would be a big help and swab please let me know  if anybody wana do this at the name of God,  your name would be registered with some concerening organization with the specification of child if any then they will arrange the child and let you know.

she is still waiting for her father and mother for help

She is a six years old girl on that day her home was full of life father was making up to go to his job mam was preparing breakfast her grandmother was reciting Qauran she went to her school with his father who every day drop her school on the way to his office, she reached school in time and after attending assembly went to her classroom teacher came and she started studying math,  suddenly everything started shaking and trembling she could not understand what is happening the sound was terrible she saw a big portion of roof fell down on some kids and in few seconds there was blood and cries of dying kids she rushed to the exit door, she just got out when whole building collapsed and everything finished ..........she could not find way to her home every road and street was blocked with rubble and briks she was horrifyed and weeping calling for help to her father and mother but nobody knows where they were...........in the evening somebody picked and drop her in a relief camp where she is still waiting for her mother or father who have died becaz their house and office buildings have collapsed and dead bodies are still in the rubbles ..........may allah bless their souls

City of deads

Muzarabad the city of deads, I never ever seen so many dead bodies lying cuffenless in the streets or under the rubbles, there were 1200 dead bodies only in the stadium making horrifying to the spectators, one mother died with his son who was lying at her chest ...............there was nothing in the city every bulding had collasped or craked, CMH hospital collapsed with all its doctors patient and crews, university building collapsed with all its students and teachers, Disstt courts building collapsed with its judges and lawyers, T.V building were flaten out with its 50 people, three of major markets collapsed with hundred of people, streets were blocked due to the rubbles, people were running here and there for shelter and medicine, injured were crying for help nobody can give help to thousand of people at once ...............this is the picture of one torn city there are hundred of other cities and villiges presenting the same situation..............people need help they need now not after ten days it would be too late ..............I fear thousands of people will die due to hunger medicine and non availibility of help .......................Oh God forgive us ..........we are so weak and you are the mighty ........please forgive us ........please........please

Donation For the Earthquake Victims

Due to the earthquake disaster that has occurred thousands of people including children have been injured, have died and also lost many family members.

 

Please help us give aid to the suffering people of Pakistan. Any donation of money or warm wishes are most appreciated.

 

Deposits: Pakistan Association Inc

Westpac: 03-0118-0133861-00

 

Forward cheques to Pakistan Association of NZ, PO BOX 23085, Hunters Corner, Auckland

 

Contact (09) 277 2021 or (09) 277 2022 or Toll Free 0800 434 6966

 

I like jogis

Tilla Jogian in Distt Jhelum is a very famous place in jogism and their practices, in his famous book Abu ul fazal wrote that once emperor Akbar visited the place in an anual gathering of jogees and there were thousands of jogees, from that time that part has come under the infuence of jogi belief,  Gorakh noth is a goru (prophet) in jogi religion, he has 12 obedient followers now there are three basic groups or sects of jogis 1- Cun Patay 2-ogar 3-followers of Jafar Peer who was a muslim jogi, jogis have three principles 1- do somthing good for others and don't live at one place try to migrtate from place to place 2- love your enemies so love snakes 3-begging is good becaz it kills your vanity ..........muslim jogis belive in God and prophet ............Akbar stated in his famous A-biography that jogis are very good people but they are not good friends becaz they don't stay at one place all the time they are moving from one place to other from one thought to other .................some time I feel I am also like a jogi moving from place to place and loving my enemies.

Panz Emergency relief fund account for Earthquake in pakistan

Pakistan Association Earthquake relief emergency account Number: 

Pakistan association Inc

03-0118-0133861-00

West Pac trust Bank  

Please make your donations to the above account number to help those affected. This account number will be available on the National T.V’s , Radio, and Panz website soon.  

This fund will be transferred to either the President or Prime minister of Pakistan Relief funds in Pakistan. 

 

Pakistan association of New Zealand had an emergency meeting today and decided to open an emergency fund relief account to help those affected by the worst earthquake in history of Pakistan.

 

As for the current news updates approximately more than 6000 people are reported dead.

So far we have no news if any relatives of Pakiwis are among the causalities, But we do have reports that buildings belongs to Pakiwis were badly affected.

If any one has any news regarding any pakiwis directly or indirectly affected they are requested to contact Pakistan association office asap. on 09-6209009

 

09-2769884

 

OR

 

 021-577786 

 

Imtiaz Khan

 

General Secretary

Pakistan Association New Zealand 

PANZ Emergency relief fund Account for Earthquake in Pakistan

 

Pakistan Association Earthquake relief emergency account Number: 

Pakistan association Inc

03-0118-0133861-00

West Pac trust Bank  

Please make your donations to the above account number to help those affected. This account number will be available on the National T.V’s , Radio, and Panz website soon.  

This fund will be transferred to either the President or Prime minister of Pakistan Relief funds in Pakistan. 

 

Pakistan association of New Zealand had an emergency meeting today and decided to open an emergency fund relief account to help those affected by the worst earthquake in history of Pakistan.

 

As for the current news updates approximately more than 6000 people are reported dead.

So far we have no news if any relatives of Pakiwis are among the causalities, But we do have reports that buildings belongs to Pakiwis were badly affected.

If any one has any news regarding any pakiwis directly or indirectly affected they are requested to contact Pakistan association office asap. on 09-6209009

 

09-2769884

 

OR

 

 021-577786 

 

Imtiaz Khan

 

General Secretary

Pakistan Association New Zealand 

Lets Make Our Contribution in Earth Quake Relief Efforts

Dear Hamwatano

Ye hum tamam pakistaion ke liye imtehaan ki gharee hai .hamein aagay barh kar contribute karna chahiye......chahe ye contribution  aatay mein namak kay brabar ho ...hamara farz banta hai ke hum kuch karen...Is sisilay mein meri Panz Ke Ohdedaron se guzarish ho gee kay wo ek fund banain aur tamam afraad 50 dollar fee kus us mein donate karen ....yahan mein labour support group ko bhee guzarish karoon ga kay wo aagay aaye aur apna kirdar adda kare.....Allah taala is mushkil ki gharee mein sab ka hamio Nasir ho AAAmeen Sum AAmeen

war on terrorism? war is terrorism

Assalamu Alaikum All,

Can anyone from our communities make effort to attend?

The conflict resolution workshop could do us wonders!!!!!!

Let me know if any of you are planning to go. 

Naveed Hamid (Panz)

 

 National Peace Workshops 2005

This year's National Peace Workshops, the national gathering for people working for peace and social justice, are hosted by the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (Tamaki Makaurau), Pax Christi and Global Peace and Justice Auckland, in association with Peace Movement Aotearoa.

 When: From 12-30pm on Saturday, 22 October, to 3pm on Monday, 24 October. Where: Ponsonby Community Centre, 20 Ponsonby Terrace, Ponsonby, Auckland.

Ponsonby Terrace runs off Ponsonby Road just south of Three Lamps (the intersection of Jervois Road, College Hill and Ponsonby Road), All Saints Church is on the corner of Ponsonby Terrace. 

 

 Progress towards a university peace centre for Aotearoa New Zealand, with the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies Working Group; and more topics to be added during the National Peace Workshops. This is an open space for anyone who wishes to strategise around a specific issue or topic in a plenary session or in a small group as you prefer - there will be a place available throughout the National Peace Workshops to write up any topic/s you would like to have a strategising session on. The 2005 National Peace Workshops are co-sponsored by: Anglican Pacifist

*** REGISTRATION ***

Registration fees: * Pre-registration for National Peace Workshops: $25 / $50. The pre-registration fee includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea where applicable, and entry to the DICK NZ Awards; but it does not include the film screening on Saturday night. Pre-registrations must be received by Monday, 17 October. * Tickets for 'Breath of Peace / Tau Te Mauri' screening: $6 / $10 each. * Day registration: Saturday $5 / $10, Sunday $15 / $30, Monday $10 / $20. Day registration includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea where applicable. Saturday registration does not include the film screening on Saturday night. Sunday registration does include entry to the DICK NZ Awards.

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Health Tips For Ramadaan

Health Tips For Ramadaan

 

This article provides useful tips on how to avoid some common problems encountered in Ramadan. If followed, it would enable one to fast comfortably and enjoy fully the spiritual benefits of Ramadan. During the holy month of Ramadan, our diet should not differ very much from our normal diet and should be as simple as possible. The diet should be such that we maintain our normal weight, neither losing nor gaining. However, if one is over-weight, Ramadan is an ideal time to normalise one's weight.

Consume Slow Digesting Foods

In view of the long hours of fasting, we should consume slow digesting foods including fibre containing-foods rather than fast-digesting foods. Slow digesting foods last up to 8 hours, while fast-digesting foods last for only 3 to 4 hours.

Slow-digesting foods are foods that contain grains and seeds like barley, wheat, oats, millet, semolina, beans, lentils, wholemeal flour, unpolished rice, etc. (called complex carbohydrates). Fast-burning foods are foods that contain sugar, white flour, etc. (called refined carbohydrates).

Fibre-containing foods are bran-containing foods, whole wheat, grains and seeds, vegetables like green beans, peas, sem (papry), marrow, mealies, spinach, and other herbs like methie, the leaves of beetroot (iron-rich), fruit with skin, dried fruit especially dried apricots, figs and prunes, almonds, etc..

The foods eaten should be well balanced, containing foods from each food group, i.e. fruits, vegetables, meat/chicken/fish, bread/cereals and dairy products. Fried foods are unhealthy and should be limited. They cause indigestion, heartburn, and weight problems.

AVOID

*Fried and fatty foods.
*Foods containing too much sugar.
*Over-eating especially at sehri.
*Too much tea at sehri. Tea makes you pass more urine taking with it valuable mineral salts that your body would need during the day.
*Smoking cigarettes.  Smoking is unhealthy and one should stop completely.

EAT

Eat complex carbohydrates at sehri so that the food lasts longer making you less hungry. Haleem is an excellent source of protein and is a slow-burning food. Dates are excellent source of sugar, fibre, carbohydrates, potassium and magnesium. Almonds are rich in protein and fibre with less fat. Bananas are a good source of potassium, magnesium and carbohydrates.

DRINK

As much water or fruit juices as possible between iftar and bedtime so that your body may adjust fluid levels in time.

CONSTIPATION

Constipation can cause piles (haemorroids), fissures and indigestion with a bloated feeling.

Causes: Too much refined foods, too little water and not enough fibre in the diet.
Remedy: Avoid excessive refined foods, increase water intake, and use bran in baking, brown flour when making roti.

LETHARGY ('low blood pressure')

Excessive sweating, weakness, tiredness, lack of energy, dizziness, especially on getting up from sitting position, pale appearance and feeling faint are symptoms associated with "low blood pressure". This tends to occur towards the afternoon.

Causes: Too little fluid intake, decreased salt intake.
Remedy: Keep cool, increase fluid and salt intake.
Caution: Low blood pressure should be confirmed by taking a blood pressure reading when symptoms are present. Persons with high blood pressure may need their medication adjusted during Ramadan. They should consult their doctor.

HEADACHE

Causes: Caffeine and tobacco-withdrawal, doing too much in one day, lack of sleep, hunger usually occurs as the day goes by and worsens at the end of the day. When associated with "low blood pressure", the headache can be quite severe and can also cause nausea before Iftar.
Remedy: Cut down caffeine and tobacco slowly starting a week or two before Ramadan. Herbal and caffeine-free teas may be substituted. Reorganise your schedule during the Ramadan so as to have adequate sleep.

LOW BLOOD SUGAR

 

Weakness, dizziness, tiredness, poor concentration, perspiring easily, feeling shaky (tremor), unable to perform physical activities, headache, palpitations are symptoms of low blood sugar.

 

Causes in non-diabetics: Having too much sugar (i.e. refined carbohydrates especially at suhur (sehri)). The body produces too much insulin causing the blood glucose to drop.
Remedy: Eat something at sehri and limit sugar-containing foods and drinks.
Caution: Diabetics may need to adjust their medication in Ramadan, consult your doctor.

MUSCLE CRAMPS

Causes: Inadequate intake of calcium, magnesium and potassium foods.
Remedy: Eat foods rich in the above minerals (e.g. vegetables, fruit, dairy products, meat and dates).
Caution: Those on high blood pressure medication and with kidney stone problems should consult their doctor.

PEPTIC ULCERS, HEART BURN, GASTRITIS AND HIATUS HERNIA

 

Increased acid levels in the empty stomach in Ramadan aggravate the above conditions. It presents itself as a burning feeling in the stomach area under the ribs and can extend up to the throat. Spicy foods, coffee, and Cola drinks worsen these conditions.

Medications are available to control acid levels in the stomach. People with proven peptic ulcers and hiatus hernia should consult their doctor well before Ramadan.

KIDNEY STONES

Kidney stones may occur in people who have less liquid to drink. Therefore, it is essential to drink extra liquids so as to prevent stone formation.

JOINT PAINS

Causes: During Ramadan, when extra salah are performed the pressure on the knee joints increases. In the elderly and those with arthritis this may result in pain, stiffness, swelling and discomfort.

 

Remedy: Lose weight so that the knees do not have to carry any extra load. Exercise the lower limbs before Ramadan so that they can be prepared for the additional strain. Being physically fit allows greater fulfillment, thus enabling one to be able to perform salah with ease.
You should always consult with your own personal doctor or healthcare provider for appropriate advice concerning your specific health needs and care during Ramadan.