Blood Balti 09 in Chakwal

To keep the record straight

“Putting Children First”.

LABOUR MEMBERS ENJOY SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCE
There’s been a huge amount of feedback about the Labour Party’s annual conference at the Aotea Centre in Auckland.

Delegates, supporters and even the media have all reported stimulating policy sessions and speeches which covered a wide range of topics.
In my keynote speech, I unveiled a new policy that will stop the sale of New Zealand farmland to foreign buyers unless they can prove significant benefit in downstream processing and job growth for New Zealand.
Under a Labour Government, would-be buyers of rural land would have to invest in New Zealand and our people by bringing jobs, transferring technology, increasing exports or bringing other benefits for New Zealand.
Annette King also outlined a new direction for Labour in terms of social policy with her speech titled “Putting Children First”. It will focus on giving Kiwi children the best start in life and supporting families so they have the tools they need to raise healthy and happy children.
So overall, there were plenty of fresh ideas at the conference and delegates went away motivated to win next year’s election and put our ideas into practice in Government.

Musafir Piyaray - Baba Bullay Shah

Hum zamanay se faqt by Zameer Jafri

Green Tea

TO  PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!  
Prevent build-up of fatty deposits on  artery walls with regular doses of tea.
(actually, tea  suppresses appetite and keeps the pounds from  invading....
Green tea is  great for our immune system)!

safar Nama

SUBHANALLAH

Assalaamu Alaykum Warahmatulla

hee Wa Barakaatuhu.

 

The Prophet (Sallallaho Alayhi Wasallam) frequently commented upon the nature and value of various foods .  

Food as Medicine  
   
HEADACHE? EAT FISH! Especially for all the  ladies.
Eat plenty of fish -- fish  oil helps prevent headaches.
So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.

HAY FEVER?  EAT YOGURT!  
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen  season.
Also-eat honey from your area (local  region) daily. ( Hay fever is an allergic inflammation of the nasal airways. It occurs when an allergen such as pollen or dust is inhaled by an individual with a sensitized immune system, and triggers antibody production.)

SUBHANALLAH

 

SUBHANALLAH

"The Festival of Lights" Diwali.

India's biggest Festival! Diwali, "The Festival of Lights" is coming to Waitakere City. The year's programme will start at 11 am with a colourful presentation of rich Indian culture and tradition on the theme of Diwali - A festival of lights. The organisers Waitakere Indian Association wish to extend a warm invitation to one and all. Get involved and experience the richness of India's culture and heritage, right in the heart of Waitakere.

Diwali Festival was initiated in Waitakere by Waitakere Indian Association (WIA) in 2000 and has grown from strength to strength since then and Waitakere City Council has developed a partnership with Waitakere Indian Association (WIA) and Waitakere Ethnic Board (WEB) to celebrate the event. In last two years, WEB had worked with WIA to organise it, but this year it has again been passed to WIA to organise. This festival is intended to attract the wider Kiwi communities to participate in the event. In the last two years we have seen some 10,000 people attend the event.

The overwhelming support from both the Indian and wider communities has helped to inspire and motivate us to make this yet another successful Diwali Festival celebrated in Waitakere City. This year there will be a spectacular indoor fireworks display along with traditional and bollywood type performances, Rangoli Art Exhibition and of course the outdoor fireworks display. There will also be performances by other ethnic groups. On sale will be exotic Indian food and Indian Arts and Crafts.

Diwali has great cultural, moral and religious significance to Hindus all over the world.

Diwali, commonly known as the festival of lights throughout the world is celebrated in a cordial atmosphere embracing Indian culture and heritage. It is the time for happiness, renewing friendship and work towards collective unity.

Last years festival was a huge success with thousands of people enjoying food, festivities and fabulous weather. We were thrilled by the support of the diverse community; be it patrons, stallholders, performers and the business community.

For further information contact Manoj Tahal: m.tahal@xtra.co.nz
or visit our website: www.wia.net.nz 
or call 021 564 757
or contact us.

Dosti " The Friendship Cup 2010" Cricket Tournament

Start:	Oct 24, '10 09:00a
End:	Oct 24, '10 6:00p
Location:	Melville Park St Andrew Ave Epsom

After the great success of Dosti cricket tournament 2009, Dosti would like to continue this momentum this year & proudly presents DOSTI “Friendship Cup 2010 "cricket tournament. The motive of this event is to bring communities together and start this summer with fun & healthy activities.

EYES FOR EYES

Welcome election to the Labour Party Ethnic Sector Council

Ashraf Choudhary

Associate Ethnic Affairs spokesperson

21 October 2010

Media Statement

Welcome election to the Labour Party Ethnic Sector Council

The Labour Associate Spokespersons for Ethnic Affairs Dr Ashraf Choudhary MP, Dr
Rajen Prasad MP and Raymond Huo MP have welcomed the election of Somali-Kiwi,
Adam Awad as Chairperson and Chinese-Kiwi, Z.F. Wu as deputy Chairperson of the
Executive Committee of the Labour Party Ethnic Sector Council at last weekend’s annual
conference of the Labour Party.

The Sector, which is under the umbrella of the Labour Party, was initially established by
Dr Choudhary in 2004 as a platform to promote and include the ethnic communities in
political decisions.

The appointments of Adam Awad and Z.F. Wu means they will focus on enhancing the
objectives of the NZ Labour Party, Dr Choudhary says.

“They will provide an active and positive voice for the Ethnic communities within the Party
and wider political forums, and foster the setting-up of new Ethnic branches throughout
New Zealand, as a welcoming place for Ethnic members of the Party.”

“The outgoing chair Dr Pushpa Wood has done well in advancing these causes and I am
delighted that she will continue on the executive committee as past chair. We now have a
significant proportion of the Labour membership of ethnic origin,” Dr Choudhary says.

Dr Prasad also welcomes the ethnic diversity of the sector. “The Chair is of African origin,
his deputy is from Taiwan and the secretary is from the Philippines while many other
ethnicities are represented on the Ethnic Council.”

At the first meeting of the Ethnic Council, Chairperson, Adam Awad, said the new team
will build on what has been achieved so far. “During our term we want to build a solid
action plan for the ethnic sector. We want to be strongly action oriented. We will
strengthen our relationship with other parts of the Labour Party so all policies reflect the
true diversity of NZ,” he says.

For Raymond Huo the Chinese-Kiwi appointment strengthens Labour’s relationship with
the Chinese community.

"Being the largest ethnic sector in the country, Chinese-New Zealander’s have a lot of
respect for Phil Goff and appreciate that Labour has always put the needs of people first
- not just some people but all of us."

Dr Choudhary says one of the aims of the Labour Ethnic Caucus is to strive hard to keep
encouraging more ethnic diversity in the next parliament.

“The diversity of current ethnic sector elections supports this.”

Mr Awad agrees: “One of our goals is to increase the number of MPs from different
ethnic backgrounds. And we want full ethnic representation in the Labour Party. More
importantly, our goal is to get Labour back into government. And we will do that. ”

Contact: Ashraf Choudhary 021 799 573.

Do you want to adopt a village? Imran Khan Flood Relief & Imran Khan Foundation

Chairman Imran Khan gave an overview of what IKFR is doing in the short, medium and long term for the flood victims in Pakistan. At present IKFR has provided immediate relief by sending trucks full of food and medicine to 35,000 families. Also 55,000 families have been helped through medical relief centers that have setup. IKFR is also providing seeds to 200,000 farmers in time for the next harvest. This will prevent food shortages next year. Mr Khan then went on to describe the model villages that IKFR is building which include houses, proper sewerage, water and electric supply lines, roads, a medical centre, a community centre, a school and other amenities as well as seed and livestock for the families. IKFR plans to build approximately 100 of these model villages based on impartial selection through a ballot. A village can comprise of 200 to 1200 homes depending on the size of the community. An average home costs approximately PKR 125,000 to 150,000 (£1500). However this cost will vary across provinces. Thus a village will cost approximately £500,000. IKFR will also provide zero percent micro financing so that people can re-build their lives. Imran Khan also said that IKFR is committed to keeping the administration’s costs at a minimal which are at 0-1 % at present and will be kept at this mark. Mr Khan explained that people all over the world can participate in this effort by ‘adopting a village’ as part of the reconstruction / rehabilitation phase. IKFR is also working with Google Pakistan to avail the technology that will enable people to see the progress of each village. Mr Khan explained that the Government of Pakistan has been ineffective as it has not been able to cope with the current scale of the disaster and even until now the Government does not seem to know what is required across Pakistan for the flood victims. IKFR has used the advice of the Disaster relief agencies to formulate the medium and long term plans. Mr Khan described the governance structure of IKFR including the Board members and said that we are using Ferguson’s for auditing the IKFR accounts. 

Wellington Networking - Pakistan - New Zealand Chamber of Businesses and Professionals

Pakistan – New Zealand Chamber of Businesses and Professionals

19 October 2010

Invitation

Join us in Wellington on Sunday 31 October 2010 for complimentary evening of networking with Pakistan New Zealand Chamber of Businesses and Professionals.

You will have a chance to meet other business owners and professionals over an ethnic gathering. Find out why an ethnic community started this activity as a strategy to use its business & professional strengths.

We look forward to meeting you.

Tea / Coffee and light refreshments will be served.

Venue:           Johnsonville Community Centre Main Hall        3 Frankmoore Avenue, Johnsonville,                   Wellington         Time:            4 p.m.

RSVP Dr. Khalid Rasheed Sandhu            Mrs. Keshwar Ikram Ph: (04) 387-9758 (Clinic)                                 Ph: (09) 827-7940 (Off) Ph  (04) 388-7709 (Res)                                    Ph: 027 505 7109 Email: sandhuk@xtra.co.nz                              Email: kayikram@yahoo.com Qaiser Rashid                                   Jamil Khan Ph: (09) 480-9870 (Off)                                      Ph: 021 294 6871 Ph: 021 418 034 (Mob)                                      Email: jamil.khan@clear.net.nz Email: qaiser@xtra.co.nz            chamber@pakzealandchamber.org

 

HEALING YOGA

Free HEALING YOGA session with world renowned Percy Asundaria from India. A not to be missed and a lifetime opportunity to get rid off all aches and pains. Time 730 pm TODAY. Address- 584 Blockhouse Bay rd, Blockhouse bay. Be kind and pass it to all ur friends and family who can benefit. Thank u. Ratan. 021 1071004.

Toyota camry 1996

Toyota camry 1996 . taxi , for sale

Suraesh 021 041 1282

taxi For Sale

I have got a taxi for sale 1995 vista new cof with rt meter and top light rod all fixed, price 2000 doller cash (include taxi equips). Thanx imtiaz. 021786744

Receipt of money remitted to Imran Khan

MOBILE

 

PAKBAZ

Dear friends and members
 
Please see attached first Notification of Pakistan Business Association of New Zealand (Inc) "PAKBAZ"
This is just for information please
 
Regards
 
M K Fayyaz
Convener/ Secretary General
PAKBAZ
Ph: (09) 257-3312
Mob: 0212486858

Attachment: PAKBAZ.docx

OUR DAYS

 

PAKISTANI

Hillary Clinton: Rich Pakistanis failing flood victims

The total cost of reconstruction could run into tens of billions of dollars

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said wealthy Pakistanis must do far more to help their countrymen who were devastated by this summer's floods.

She said the Pakistani government had to expand its tax base so more could be collected to help reconstruction.

It was "absolutely unacceptable" for well-to-do Pakistanis to avoid paying their fair share, she said.

The flooding across a swathe of Pakistan left up to 2,000 people dead and affected up to 20 million.

'Affluent and elite'

Mrs Clinton was speaking after a meeting with EU foreign affairs chief Baroness Ashton in Brussels.

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Mrs Clinton said: "It's absolutely unacceptable for those with means in Pakistan not to be doing their fair share to help their own people while taxpayers in Europe, the United States and other contributing countries are all chipping in."

The EU and US have contributed some $450m (£280m) each to the Pakistan flood aid effort and the EU has also offered a trade deal to lift certain duties.

Mrs Clinton went on: "The most important step Pakistan can take is to pass meaningful reforms to expand its tax base.

"The government must require that the economically affluent and elite support the government and people of Pakistan."

The BBC's Syed Shoaib Hasan in Islamabad says Pakistan's tax system has come in for a great deal of criticism in recent years.

Tax collection remains abysmal, he says, and Pakistan's elite routinely evade taxation by using political influence.

The worst offenders include landlords and industrialists, some of whom are part of the current government, our correspondent says.

Following the floods, hospitals, schools, bridges and thousands of kilometres of roads need to be rebuilt with a total reconstruction bill that could stretch into tens of billions of dollars.

The floods, caused by heavier than usual monsoon rains in July, inundated a fifth of the country, destroying or damaging almost two million homes.

Sohni Dharti

Give Smile to Pakistan

Dear Transfield Worley,



thank you so much for all the money you spent on cakes and waffles on

Friday and for making it a great day for my brother and me.

We raised more than 230 dollars!!!!!!



Our goal was to raise at least 300 dollars by the end of this year and

because of your generosity we have already achieved this goal - and we

will continue to raise more!



We are also setting up a website with UNICEF where money can be

donated online: http://www.unicefchampions.org.nz/cause/bentonanna



Thank you sooooo much,



Johanna and Anton

Blood Balti 2010

Please Click on Bood Balti 2010 Tag to see details

Preliminary Results

Preliminary Results

Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board (7)

DIXON, Les Residents & Ratepayers 6918

ELLIOTT, Carrol Labour 10242

GIARN, Jugjeet Singh Citizens & Ratepayers - Mangere Otahuhu 2682

KHAN, Mohammad Tauqir Citizens & Ratepayers - Mangere Otahuhu 2187

LAKISA, Tofilau Esther ABC - A Better Choice 3959

LAUESE, Tafafuna'i Tasi Labour 8466

MUIMUIHEATA, Soana Independent 4455

O'BRIEN, Christine Frances Labour 9954

PILKINGTON, Brian Residents & Ratepayers 5748

POPE, 'Ikilifi Lui Labour 8089

SAAFI, Edward Citizens & Ratepayers - Mangere Otahuhu 4871

SKELTON, Leau Peter Labour 8957

SOSENE, Lydia Labour 8371

TAYLOR, Ken Residents & Ratepayers 7035

TAYLOR, Sylvia Residents & Ratepayers 8319

TOGIAMUA, Walter Labour 9242

INFORMAL 31

BLANK 1684

Election experience

I promised to share my election experience with you so here goes in case any of you want to stand in the future. 

I did not win any seat but it was a great journey of learning with some very experienced mayors and councillors showing me how. What I learnt was that if one wants to stand for election:

It cannot be a last minute decision, start at least 18 months in advance.

Budget, set aside money for billboards($80.00 - $350.00 each), flyers/brochures, ads in papers.

Be prepared to answer questions, do a lot of reading and research.

Get involved in the community early.

Use the social media to connect.

Go out and door knock, attend candidate meetings, visit community centres, bus stops and shopping centres and malls.

Most important stay focused, I lost a bit of my focus because my husband got transferred to another city in August and I was in two minds all the time. But now we can all move together as a family.

We can be what ever we want to be in this country, it is paradise. We must encourage our children to study and study hard. If our community is to thrive we must also opt for subjects like law and political science and governance besides science and engineering.

In the end I am proud that it was an honest campaign and I want to thank all those who wished me good luck and best wishes. I really appreciated them. Thank you and remember you can be whatever you want to be if you work hard at it.

Uzra Casuri-Balouch

Fahad Hussain

Mr International 2010 Pakistan

Mister International 2010 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mister_International_2010
Our Pakistani represetative Fahad Sher Hussain is going from Auckland to represent for Pakistan. The competition is going to be held from 8th of November to 23rd of November. Please pray for his win.


Regards,
Saber Cheema

Press Release By PANZ

                                                         Press Release
Pakistan Association of New Zealand records a protest against the remarks made by Paul Henry about our Governor General.
 
It has raised many questions in the minds of our people that all our children born here will be able to call themselves New Zealanders
and also needs a clarification from  Mr Henry that who does he considers a New Zealander. All pakeha population looks to be British and europen
and  the only people who migrated or discovered New Zealand are Maories.
 
So we are now confused in our minds that what is the definition of a New Zealander?
 
This discussion is contrary to our National pride and recognition. We at Pakistan Association must pay our respects to all New Zealanders who have been so receptive,friendly,helpful and  loving that we feel proud of being New Zealanders. Our loyalities are unquestionably and undoubtedly with New Zealand.
 
We request that that such people must not be allowed to be on air.
 
 
Mohammad Tauqir Khan QSM JP
Pressident

Receipt for donations for Pakistan Flood

attachment is the receipt issued by PANZ to collect donations for Pakistan Flood  

Attachment: Receipt used for Donation..docx

“Our airwaves can do without people like him,” Ashraf Choudhary said.

Good Day
Please find attached media statement from Dr Ashraf Choudhary MP regarding Paul Henry recent racist comments. If you have any comments or suggestion please let us know.

5 October 2010  Media Statement       

Paul Henry lives in colonial times    

Labour associate Ethnic Affairs spokesperson Dr Ashraf Choudhary says TVNZ Breakfast host Paul Henry lives in colonial times.
“Our airwaves can do without people like him,” Ashraf Choudhary said. “Racism has no place in New Zealand and he needs to do the honourable thing and resign.
“TVNZ has made the right decision in taking action against Paul Henry in response to his offensive comments about Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand, but two weeks without pay is a slap on the wrist compared to the offense he has caused among ethnic communities,” Dr Choudhary said.
“Prime Minister John Key told the media on Monday that he cannot ‘be held personally responsible for what comes out of Paul Henry’s mouth’, yet as Prime Minister he should take a firmer stand when people make racist comments.
“Many people in ethnic communities are highly upset about Mr Key’s soft approach,” Dr Choudhary said.
“Earlier in the month Land Information and Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson went completely over the top in making offensive and totally uncalled for slurs on New Zealand Muslims, but Mr Key excused his minister’s behaviour by calling it a joke.
“John Key needs to be held responsible for down-playing racist comments by his current and former National Party colleagues,” Dr Choudhary said.
“The ethnic community should make their complaints known to TVNZ and John Key for their failure to react seriously to racist comments.”
Contact: Ashraf Choudhary 021 799 573.

 

Regards

Alamgir Afridi
Ethnic Coordinator / Issues Assistant 
Dr. Ashraf Choudhary QSO
Member of Parliament                        
Ph:              (09) 265 0983
Mobile:        027 511 0346
Fax:             (09) 265 0984

To be Pakistani or Not to be?

To my fellow Pakistanis,

I would like to draw your attention to the following link.

www.elections2010.co.nz/2010/candidates/mohammad-tauqir-khan

It certainly is a sad day when our own PANZ president does not acknowledge his Pakistani heritage let alone the fact that he is supposedly the voice for the Pakistani community in all of Auckland.

It seems as though Mr Khan is counting on then votes of his fellow Indians and Islanders communities and has very conveniently omitted any Pakistani ties to the community.

Mr Piami I have heard you say on several occasions in several public domains where you jubilantly brag about your presidency in PANZ. Does this mean you’re a proud Pakistani in front of the people of Pakistan but not the people of Auckland?

You have very slyly alluded to your Punjabi heritage giving the illusion to the people that you are Indian. You will no doubt argue that you have not written this but Mr Piami it’s what you have not written that speaks volumes.

As president of PANZ, you are answerable to the Pakistani community. I would like to know where the money that you have collected in the name of ‘charity for the flood victims’ has gone. As collectors and donors, we are entitled to see proof that this money has been used for its intended purposes and not wound up in another corrupt bureaucratic pocket.

Pakistan First!

FYI-alarming news about OEA

Thought this might be of interest. Apologises for posting this late as I was away. Strange that we haven't heard about this from any ethnic MPs or spokespersons.

It has very recently been brought to our attention that the Office of
Ethnic Affairs is undergoing a restructure as part of the Department of
Internal Affairs. In the big picture this is not good news. The proposed
restructure will DEMOTE the importance and potential effectiveness of our
respective communities. The plan is to turn the OEA into a Branch.
Obviously this is a backward step.

For further information regarding the review please visit:

www.integration.dia.govt.nz

Of major concern is that the deadline for submissions is Monday 4 October
at 5pm.

integration@dia.govt.nz

Please CC your feedback to the Minister of Ethnic and the Chief Executive
of Department of Internal Affairs.

p.wong@ministers.govt.nz
brandan.boyle@dia.govt.nz

Tomorrow we will be circulating a fuller response, you and your community
may consider supporting. Unfortunately time is not on our side so please
help get the word out. This restructuring appears, by design or not, to be
kept under the radar. It is very concerning that the communities the
Office of Ethnic Affairs works with have not been given the opportunity to
respond appropriately.  Apparently because it is not a Ministry it is not
necessary.


We need to keep the big picture in mind as we go forward.

What are your thoughts?

Best regards
Joan Buchanan

Sada-e-Watan Sydney

Sada-e-Watan Sydney is a Pakistani Community Newspaper. Please visit at  www.sadaewatansydney.com

Atif Aslam to perform in Auckland

Atif Aslam is a massive success in India where his songs appear in major Bollywood blockbusters. Films include Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, Prince and Race with songs such as Tere Liye, Woh Lamhey, Tera hona laga hoon, O mera khuda, Aa bhii ja sanam and Kuch is tarah to name a few.

Aslam has a large fan base with sold-out concerts across the world – and now he will be coming to Auckland.

Bringing Atif Aslam is Omar Liaqat who is the director of Uthec Ltd and has put this concert together, “we have undertaken this show to raise awareness of the great artist coming from South Asia and we will distribute a percentage of the profits from ticket sales to Oxfam New Zealand supporting the flood victims of South Asia” – a show with a good cause.

Other than organising the show Omar is an Electrical Engineer in Auckland and a University lecturer. Atif Aslam has become a Bollywood megastar and has immense appeal. He is currently working on a new album, his first Bollywood movie and performing sold out shows across the world.

His recent shows include Toronto, Bangladesh, India, Qatar, New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, Oakland, Amsterdam, Pakistan and Bahrain. “So far the response has been amazing in New Zealand  This show is looking at breaking all records for a Bollywood show so far in Auckland.

One For All

 

High Blood Pressure, Heart Problems, Knee problems, Weight reduction...A total herbal prescription- Easy to do Just sending a herbal prescription and sure will benefit many, Inshaallah.

Sugar patients needs to consult their doctor as the item contains "Honey".

For the benefit of poeple who do not read urdu the ingredients will be as follows:

1 cup honey - pure honey
1 cup apple vinegar

Garlic cloves 8 or 9 (cleaned)
 Pl grind cloves in a grinder or crush them and mix with item at 1 & 2
Place them in a glass jar for 9 days. On ninth day start taking empty stomach, one table spoon in the morning

NOTE. Pl keep this jar from day 1 till consumption, in the lower compartment of fridge.

Copied from a leading digest "Urdu Digest" Lahore August 2010 issue (Thanks to them)

PL feel the difference and circulate in the interest of humanity

Muhammad Q Siddiqui