MAN WITHOUT FOOD AND WATER

SUICIDE

Pakistani engineer’s suicide shocks expat community

ALKHOBAR: The suspected suicide on Friday of a middle-aged Pakistani civil engineer has shocked the Eastern Province expatriate community.

Pakistani community elders described Faqir Hussain as a well-qualified, good natured and pious man. He was in his mid-40s and was a graduate of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) in Lahore.

The reason behind Hussain’s decision to take his own life is unclear and is under investigation. A family man, he was a father of three sons, two of whom are pursuing higher studies in Pakistan. The third is enrolled in a local school.

Hussain’s wife is a homemaker and, according to those who are in touch with her, is in a state of extreme shock. Hussain and his family have been in the Kingdom for more than seven years and have a large circle of friends.

The Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh is closely following the case and Welfare Counselor Dr. Kazim Niaz told Arab News that it would extend all possible help to the family.

The embassy’s legal representative in Alkhobar, Abdul Ghaffar, told Arab News that Hussain was an employee of Al-Tuwairqi Holding Co.

“An authorized Al-Tuwairqi employee, Ayub Qureshi, informed us on Tuesday that Hussain had inflicted grievous injuries himself with a sharp-edged knife on Friday immediately after noon prayers. He was rushed to the government hospital in Alkhobar where doctors described his condition as critical because of massive bleeding. A couple of hours later he died,” said Abdul Ghaffar. “This is what the Al-Tuwairqi employee told me,” he clarified.

The body was later moved to the morgue in Dammam Central Hospital.

Alkhobar police are investigating the case but have not issued any official statement so far. They are in touch with the deceased man’s employers.

Alkhobar is home to a large number of Pakistani expatriates. According to unofficial estimates, of the 1.5 million Pakistanis in the Kingdom, nearly 350,000 of them are in the Eastern Province.

One particular district in Alkhobar surrounding the Pakistan International School is described as mini-Pakistan and Hussain and his family lived in the area near Apna Bazaar.

Harassing girl

60 lashes for harassing girl

 

DAMMAM: Qatif General Court has sentenced a young man to 60 lashes after he was accused of harassing a young woman and touching her body, Al-Madinah reported.

The 20-year-old woman filed a lawsuit against the man, accusing him of touching her private parts as she was on her way out of her house. When she shouted for help, he escaped. The girl noted his car plate number and complained to authorities. The man’s family offered SR20,000 to drop the case, but the girl’s family refused.

SANIA MIRZA & SHOAIB MALIK

 

 

SANIA & MALIK

INDIA NEED TOILET

FORGER ARRESTED

Degree forger arrested

By RIMA AL-MUKHTAR

JEDDAH: Police arrested on Friday an Arab man who would forge and sell MA and Ph.D. certificates from reputable foreign universities.

“An undercover policeman was assigned to investigate the matter. The policeman approached the forger pretending he wanted to buy a certificate,” Al-Madinah daily quoted Col. Misfer Al-Juaid, spokesman for Jeddah police, as saying.

He said the man would charge up to SR10,000 per certificate.

Police also searched the man’s home and found a computer that he would use to make the certificates, lists of the names of foreign universities, and dozens of fake certificates that had been stamped and signed but did not have any names on them.

“The forger was a professional. He could hack the computers of these universities and print out fake certificates,” said Al-Juaid.

On questioning, the man confessed to making fake certificates and charging people according to what type of certificate they wanted and the subject of the degree.

“The case has been transferred to the anti-counterfeiting department for further investigation,” said Al-Juaid.

SHOAIB MALIK and SANIA MIRZA

Mouth-watering menu for Sania-Shoaib wedding reception

HYDERABAD India, A mouth-watering menu awaits the guests who would attend the reception of the high-profile marriage between Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik at a city hotel on April 15.

A spokesperson of Sania Mirza on Sunday said there would be 23 dishes for the main course besides different types of starters and Hyderabadi delicacies for the reception at Taj Krishna.

"The menu for the reception has been decided. There will be seven types of starters, a salad counter, a kebab corner including 'pathar ka ghosh' along with some other Hyderabadi delicacies. There are 23 dishes for the main course -- two types of biryani and 12 types of desserts," the spokesperson said.

Around 1000 guests are expected to attend the reception though the official celebrations would begin on April 13 with 'Sangeet' ceremony in which all of Sania and Shoaib's loved ones will perform. Sania's uncle Talat Aziz will render 'ghazal' for the 'sangeet'.

Shaoib has chosen Delhi-based fashion designers Shantanu and Nikhil for his wedding attire.

"Shoaib's outfit has arrived from Delhi. He will be wearing a 'sherwani' made by Shantanu and Nikhil," Sania's spokesperson had said.

update

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
Email           alamgir.afridi@parliament.govt.nz
   www.parliament.nz
 

 

 

Salaam
 
I know it has been a while but I was trying to organise an expert to come and talk to us about managing public relations.  I have found such an expert and an extremely skilled person who will be able to draw upon her knowledge and her experience in NZ media and give us practical models of how to handle publicity.  She will join us, like the last time, for only a part of the discussion.  I am hoping that with this meeting we can formulate a media response strategy or at least the beginings of one. 
 
This work is looking very positive,  and we can build on it to counter the negative impact of stereotyping.  I am also hoping to include youth to be part of this conversation especially those that are interested in the media so please pass this invite on to any that you know of.
 
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
 
   

 
Building Bridges
 
You are warmly invited to the follow up to
 
'MUSLIMS AND THE MEDIA' DISCUSSION FORUM
 
 
on
 
Saturday, 10 April 2010
Waikowhai Room
 
 
Fickling Centre Convention Centre
546 Mt Albert Road
Three Kings, Auckland
 
From 10am - 1.30
 
 
 
 
Asma Bashir
Senior Ethnic Affairs Advisor
 
Office of Ethnic Affairs - Te Tari Matawaka
Department of Internal Affairs
99 Albert St
PO Box 2220 Auckland
Ph: (09) 362 7996  (mob) 027 244 8957
Fax: (09) 362 7969
Website: www.ethnicaffairs.govt.nz

--
Kind & Warm Regards
Liaqat Ali Waraich  (Lyakat)
Live Long & prosper with Good Health
Live to Love for All & Let live.
 

AMAZING PAKISTAN

Pakistan: 7th largest Standing Arm Force in the World

AMAZING PAKISTAN

Pakistan: World 7th largest Pool of Scientists and Engineer
| Photo : Moin Ali Nawazish making a World Record by passing 23 A level Exams

Pan Ethnic Youth Law & Order Forum

Dear all

I am pleased to inform you that OEA is holding a pan ethnic Youth Law and Order forum: Get on to it: know your rights (a forum about youth, justice and human rights). This forum is for people aged approximately 16 - 24 years. The forum will be held at the Alexandra Park, Greenlane on 24 April, 2010

The purpose of the forum is to raise awareness of Ethnic youth around three key issues on bullying, youth gangs, racism and discrimination as well as inform them of their rights against them. The forum includes presentations from well known speakers and service providers, group discussions as well as two interactive workshops on youth rights, law and order.

I am sure you are connected to youth organisations or groups in your communities and would appreciate if you could pass this on to those groups. Alternatively, you can provide me the contact details so that I can send them an invite.

Please let me know if you would like me to reserve any seats for any youth representatives from your communities

Seats are obviously limited so would require registration as early as possible.

Warm regards

Bernard GomesSenior Ethnic Affairs Advisor

Office of Ethnic Affairs
Department of Internal Affairs
Level 7, 99 Albert Street
Auckland
DDI: 09 362 7919
Mobile: 027 555 4576

email:bernard.gomes@dia.govt.nz
www.ethnicaffairs.govt.nz

AMAZING PAKISTAN

The Might : 7th Nuclear Power of the World

On May 28, 1998, Pakistan became the 7th nuclear power of the world giving a loud and clear message to the enemies that this nation is fully equipped and ready to defend it’s sovereignty. Pakistan has world 7th largest standing arm forces [1] well trained possessing state of the art technology.  Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is the symbol of pride for the nation and a galaxy of highly trained professionals emerged in latest technological developments. The highly skilled PAF personals are renowned for their excellence and handling of aircraft and surely are the worst fear for the enemies.
 

FATWA

DR ASHRAF CHOUDHARY’S UPDATE

DR ASHRAF CHOUDHARY’S UPDATE
The United Nations has selected 21 March to symbolise the need to end racism in response to the fatal shootings of 70 anti-apartheid demonstrators at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, on 21 March 1960.
Identifying a day specifically for this purpose reflected the world’s concern to heighten awareness of the harmful effects of racism.
The theme for Race Relations Day 2010 is ‘It’s About Us – Whānau’. It is a time for all New Zealanders to acknowledge and celebrate the cultural diversity of our people on this day. Race Relations Day is being celebrated by community groups, councils, schools, workplaces, marae and places of worship. People are encouraged to host events and celebrations to acknowledge the value of cultural diversity and the need to support harmonious race relations.
We also need to launch new initiatives, motivate our family, friends, neighbours and colleagues to promote diversity.
I have had the opportunity over the last three weeks to attend many such events throughout the country.
We in the Labour Party take pride in emphasising the importance of our commitment to fostering respect, equality and multicultural diversity within New Zealand.

Auckland supper city?

HON CHRIS CARTER’S UPDATE 

Modern New Zealand is made up of people who have migrated from every part of the globe.  Auckland is a particularly multi-ethnic city, where people can enjoy the energy and vitality that migrants have bought from the Pacific, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, South America and Europe.
This multi-ethnic community has evolved in the past 30 years.  One of the challenges faced by Labour when we came into office in 1999 was that some of the newer migrant communities, particularly from the Middle East and Asia, did not feel valued or accepted in the wider Auckland and New Zealand community. 
Giving people a chance to play an active role in the wider community was a high priority for the Labour Government.  One of the positive developments that we saw at local and whole-of-country level was the development of Ethnic Advisory Boards, the Asia:NZ Foundation, and the appointment of Hon Sir Anand Satyanand as our Governor General.
One of the concerns that I have, as Labour’s senior Ethnic Affairs Spokesperson, is that the establishment of the new Auckland “Super City” will see the disappearance of valuable structures like the Waitakere Ethnic Board and similar organisations operating elsewhere in the Auckland region that give migrant communities a voice.
My colleagues Dr Ashraf Choudhary, Dr Rajen Prasad and Raymond Huo have been asking National’s Ethnic Affairs Minister Pansy Wong what she has been doing to ensure that Auckland’s diverse communities have opportunities to have their say and make their contribution to the Auckland “Super City.”  We are still waiting for the Minister’s reply!
Auckland would be a poorer place if we couldn’t all enjoy the diversity that our city now reflects.  I hope that the new “Super City” continues to provide a voice for all its people.

BAKRA CHORE

Goat thieves jailed and lashed

By ARAB NEWS

Published: Apr 3, 2010 23:11 Updated: Apr 3, 2010 23:11

Taif: A court in Taif sentenced two young Saudis to two years in jail and 500 lashes for stealing goats five months ago from a farm south of Taif. A third man was sentenced to one year for harboring the two thieves. Police arrested the three while they tried selling the goats the very same day. 

Questionniere

 

 

 

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR VOTING RIGHT TO

OVERSEAS PAKSITANIS

 

 

1.         Name:                         ____________________________________

 

2.         Father/Husband’s Name ___________________________

 

3.         Name of Country / State/City of residence _____________

 

4.         Qualification  _____________________________________

 

5..        Age/Date of Birth __________________________________

M

F

 

6.         Gender:                     

 

7.         NICOP No.                             POC No.                                 CNIC No.

_________________              _________________              ______________

 

8.         Contact No. ___________________________________

 

9.         Profession       ___________________________________

 

10.       Date of Arrival in the country of Residence  ___________

 

11.       Complete Address:

            a)         Abroad                        _______________________________________

            b)         in Pakistan       _______________________________________

 

12.       Whether holding registered as Voter in Pakistan if so, Constituency No. /Name

 

            ________________________________________________________________

 

13.       Whether holding dual Nationality if yes, the name of Country of Nationality, other than Pakistan. _____________________________________________

Yes

No

 

14.       Whether interested to exercise the right                                   

            of vote in the country of residence

            as Constituency abroad to elect your

            representatives for National Assembly

            of Pakistan and Provincial Assembly?

 

15.       Comments / Suggestions if any.