Sohni Dharti. Man of the year 2012.

An icon for desi community .

Dr. Ashraf Choudhary had very low profile in Pak community. Thou he was very active in wider communities.  In 2002 he brought three ministers and four mp to address Pakistan community and hear the problems of our community. That’s where I first met Dr. Choudhary, a soft spoken well dressed gentleman. In My first reflection, all Politicians are same they have to put up smile in public. Time passes away. For many years we didn't go further then hand shake.

Earthquake 2005. One of the biggest disasters of Pakistan history when there was shortage of Pakistani volunteers in NZ.  He himself came there and helped us to load up container which was bound for Pakistan. That's where I became fan of him.

Few years later someone introduced me to him with reference of Blood Balti Dr. Choudhary showed me extra interest and said it is great cause and he would like to get involve in Bloods Balti

Blood Balti 2006 dr. Ashraf came to Blood Balti that was big encouragement for Sohni Dharti and donors. He offers us his full support. Once he asked that Blood Balti is becoming great event of community he would like share it financially, we told him since Mr. Bhatti is the sole sponsor of blood Balti we cannot accept any financial assistant

We find dr Ashraf is true philanthropist who feels the feeling of others. He is icon for desi community and pride of Pakistan.

Last night, on call of  PANZ and PAKBAZ, friends and families gather in Sudimia Hotel for his retirement party. It was speeches full on time, despite MC warnings of 3 min each, it seems everyone want say more and more to praise him as person, friend and politician.

High commissioner of Pakistan revealed the secret that soon Dr Ashraf Choudhary would be receiving a award from Govt of Pakistan for his contribution to community and humanity.

In his massage to community Dr Choudhary said, “to get these kinds of achievements we should get out of our shell”

Summary of all speeches were Dr. Ashraf Choudhary is a peoples man   

   For his contribution to community and humanity Sohni Dharti “Man of the year 2012” award presented to Dr. Ashraf Choudhary by Man of the day of Blood Balti 2012. Shairyar Raja    

LADIES ONLY, football and badminton programme

........................................................................................................................................................................................................

 

KiaOra all ,

 

Connect2sport is starting a LADIES ONLY football and badminton programme for young women from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The programme offers young women from the age of 13 to 24 the chance to participate in a variety of football & badminton activity, in a fun and friendly environment.

 

WHEN: The programme will be held on Thursday nights 6pm to 8pm and will start on Thursday 3rd May. It will run for 10 weeks. In the first hour football programme will be offered, & in the last hour Badminton programme will be offered. Feel free to participate in the sport programme you desire, you do not have to participate in both sports if you do not wish to.

 

WHERE: The Lynfield Recreation and Youth Centre (CLM) 16-18 Griffen Park Road, Lynfield.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT: Games, coaching clines, introductions to clubs members and staff and the chance to meet new people and learn new skills. And no men! There will be a small cost to sign up to the programmes.

 

HOW TO SIGN UP:  To secure your place on the programmes, take 5 minutes to complete the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MZ3P6ZF  Be sure to be quick as numbers for the football programme will be on a first come first serve basis.

 

ANY QUESTIONS?  Email connect2sport@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

 

Regards,

 

Omar Mohamed| Diversity & Sport Advisor | Connect2sport

Ph 09 365 3124  | Extn (49) 6124 | MB: 021810209
Auckland Council, Level 8, Hereford Street, AK CBD

 

Click here to read more about Connect2sport

FW: Aotearoa is not for sale - march this Saturday - 3pm.

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AOTEAROA IS NOT FOR SALE! MARCH THIS SATURDAY 28TH APRIL AT 3PM.

JOIN LABOUR PARTY LEADER DAVID SHEARER, LABOUR MPS AND FELLOW
AUCKLANDERS.

WEAR RED, BRING YOUR "STOP ASSET SALES" PLACARDS AND MEET NEXT TO
THE BIG ROCK IN FRONT OF WESTFIELD DOWTOWN AT 3PM.

This march is endorsed by Labour, Greens, Mana, NZ First, Unions
Auckland, the CTU Runanga Kaimahi Maori, Greenpeace, the Unite Union,
the EPMU, MUNZ, Actors Equity, the First Union, New Zealand Nurses
Organisation , the Service and Food Workers Union, the Post Primary
Teachers' Association, NZEI Auckland, the Manufacturing and
Construction Workers Union, Grey Power, the Working Women's
Resource Centre, Auckland Action Against Poverty, Global Peace and
Justice Auckland, Occupy Auckland, the Hikoi to stop Asset Sales and
Socialist Aotearoa.

For: retaining and developing public assets and services - keeping
our schools, prisons, universities, hospitals and ports publicly
owned; affordable electricity, education and housing; workers'
right to a good job and a liveable wage.

Against: privatisation of public services, sale of public assets to
private investors (local AND overseas), casualisation of labour,
privatisation and pillage of our country's resources.

"Get Your Hands off My Future" - Sunday 29th April - 2pm

New Lynn Labour Women's Branch Invites you to hear

NEW LYNN MP - DAVID CUNLIFFE. Speaking on NZ's economic future

SUNDAY 29 APRIL - 2.00PM. AT BLOCKHOUSE BAY COMMUNITY CENTRE

Invitations are to members and supporters - the meeting will be
followed by questions, refreshments and any general discussion.

All you ever wanted to know about economics, New Zealand's economy,
what the future could hold for us. RSVP to Sue - 827 3062, or Jo 811
8770 or just turn up.

LABOUR PARTY AUCKLAND REGIONAL CONFERENCE - MAY 26TH AND 27TH,
BIRKENHEAD SCHOOL.

Want to talk policy with like minded people? Want to get down to the
nuts and bolts of the organisational review? Want to hear our leader
David Shearer and President Moira Coatsworth talk about the future?
Want to have a fun weekend with people who are passionate about social
democracy like you?

Regional Conference is $50 through your local Labour committee. IF
YOU DO NOT ATTEND YOUR LOCAL LABOUR COMMITTEE BUT WOULD LIKE TO COME
TO CONFERENCE EMAIL ME BACK.

See you on Saturday,

Kate Sutton

26 APRIL 2012

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WESTERN NEWS

Amnesty says Muslims in Europe face discrimination

In this photo taken on July 24, 2010, a Muslim woman wearing a niqab is seen with children at Place Concorde in Paris, France.

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: Apr 24, 2012 12:49 Updated: Apr 24, 2012 17:44

PARIS: Amnesty International says in a new report that Muslims in several European countries face discrimination in hiring and daily life because of rules targeting their customs.

The report pays special attention to national laws or local rules against wearing headscarves or face-covering Islamic veils in countries such as France and Belgium.

The human rights group spoke to Muslims who have had trouble getting jobs or had to change schools because of discrimination.

It notes the rise in political movements that target Muslims or Muslim practices.

The report comes after far right leader Marine Le Pen scored a surprisingly strong third-place showing in France’s presidential elections. Her anti-immigrant platform singled out Muslim practices for criticism.

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Re: Mr Singh Wants PR

Hi Fahad , very good, Please send a txt msg to pass on to whole community, with name and M ph for info and ticket price 

BillaG   

On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 3:21 PM, BillaG <gobillag@gmail.com> wrote:

Attached is the film poster.

Below is a link to the trailer;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFOCWqtKUY4

There is more information available here 

www.mrsinghwantspr.com

The tickets can be reserved by texting 02102402835, or by emailing this email address glotuscreations@gmail.com

Billa G, please let me know if you need me to write up something for Sohni Dharty.

Hope to see you soon at the premiere.

Kind Regards,

Fahad

Mr Singh Wants PR

Attached is the film poster.

Below is a link to the trailer;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFOCWqtKUY4

There is more information available here 

www.mrsinghwantspr.com

The tickets can be reserved by texting 02102402835, or by emailing this email address glotuscreations@gmail.com

Billa G, please let me know if you need me to write up something for Sohni Dharty.

Hope to see you soon at the premiere.

Kind Regards,

Fahad

Fwd: Media release

PANZ announces the formation of a Joint Committee with the Chamber

Pakistan Association Of New Zealand is pleased to announce the formation of a Joint committee after ongoing talks with  Pakistan New Zealand Chamber of Businesses and Professionals.

On Saturday the 14 of April 2012 the PANZ Executive team was hosted by the Chairperson and other  Executive team members of the Chamber, where matters of mutual interest and opportunities to collaborate  and strengthen the relationship between the two organisations on a strategic level were discussed. It was decided that the best way going forward was to form a Joint Committee with two members from each organisation.

The Chamber has nominated Mr. Ikram ul Haq and Dr. Zaheer uddin Babar to represent them while PANZ has put forward the names of Mr. Naseem Suharwardy and Mr. Altaf Muhammad.

It is hoped that the formation of the  Joint Commitee will be another step towards uniting the Community on a common platform of promoting a positive image of Pakistan in New Zealand.

Let’s build a strong community together 



www.panznz.co.nz

Celebration of 66th India Independence Day at Aotea Centre

Use this area to offer a short teaser of your email's content. Text here will show in the preview area of some email clients. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Thursday, 19th April 2012   Dear All Sub: Celebration of 66th India Independence at Aotea Centre on Sunday, 12th August 2012 Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust announces the Celebration of 66th India Independence Day at the ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre on Sunday, 12th of August 2012 from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. We yet again wish to reflect upon the land-mark event in the history of India. India Independence Day is an occasion to rejoice the achievement of freedom to a new dawn in the life of India. We dedicate this prized moment in the honour of those brave countrymen who have sacrificed their lives to give us an opportunity to breathe in this air of freedom. We wish to showcase the cultural diversity of India at the event and promote the motto of ‘Unity in Diversity’. Thus we invite all the community organisations to nominate at least one performance per organisation for the event. Even individuals and cultural groups are welcome to nominate their performances at the event. We would love to see more organisations celebrate this land-mark event. We request organisations and event organisers to schedule their event in such a way that it does not overlap with the event organised by other organisations. We request organisations to schedule their celebrations accordingly. This would in turn help the audience and participants to be a part of multiple celebrations of India Independence Day. Please remember that the Celebration of 66th India Independence by Bhartiya Samaj would be held on; Date: Sunday 12th August 2012 Time: 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM Venue: ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland   Kind Regards, Jeet Suchdev QSM JP Chairperson

Level 3 Certificate in Business Admin and Computing (free, forcitizens and residents)

Hi everyone,

 

It's Moiz, from the Skills Update Training Institute.  I am pleased to announce that we are currently recruiting students for the following programme.

 

National Certificate in Business Administration and Computing (Level 3)

Duration: 14 weeks, starting Wednesday, 25th April

Timings: 5:30pm to 7:30pm (weekly workshops)

Location: 59 Tidal Road, Mangere

Some of the highlights of this programme are:

Covers a range of topics and employable skills (including Customer Service, Report Writing, Word Processing, Spreadsheets)
Accredited by NZQA
Being offered for no fees, only to residents and citizens, for a limited time





Mix of theory and practical assessments
Designed and moderated by Open Polytechnic
Evening classes, once a week
Computer-equipped labs for hands-on training
• Possibility of distance-learning

It is specially beneficial for residents and citizens looking for upgrading their knowledge, skills and job prospects.  Kindly let me know if anyone you know is interested.  Seats are limited, so a quick response would be highly appreciated.

 

Regards,

Moiz

IT Programme Facilitator

Skills Update Training Institute | 59 Tidal Road Mangere Auckland

PO Box 53 166 | Auckland Airport | Postcode: 2150

Email: moiz@skillsupdate.co.nz | Website: www.skillsupdate.co.nz | Mobile: 022 493 8522

 

Nikaab

What do we think as New Zealander?

Nikaab is must for Muslim ladies.

 

 2

Nikaab Should be their choice.

 

 10

No need of Nikaab .

 

 4

Enough have been said about Nikaab, some countries have it banned too,

What do we think as New Zealander?

Please vote carefully.

  

FW: “Looking for a part time job"

-----Original Message-----
From: Pakistan Association New Zealand
Sent: 19/04/2012 1:12:22 pm
Subject: “Looking for a part time job"

* * Dear Respected Community Members * *

*
*

*Uzair is looking part time job in Auckland please help him if you know any
or your company has any **vacancy* *for part time job. *

*
*

*
*

*
*

*Uzair Khalid*

* *

*Contact Details*



Backpackers Choice Plaza Hostel,

10 Wellesley Street East,

Auckland 1010

* *Cell # 02108157959

Email:* *uzairkhalid@gmail.com

Statement:

* *“Looking for a part time job to pursue a successful career in a dynamic
and team oriented environment which could provide maximum chance of
learning and grooming.”


* *

Experience

Ø HK Engineering & Services Islamabad, Pakistan.



*Designation*: *Trainee Engineer*

*Duration*: 10 Months

* *

*Job Responsibility*:



- Managing Yard facility and Supervising the technical working staff
- Perform filing data management,drafting and editing short office memos
- Assist with all other office administrative duites
- Inputting data,office errands, internship and alumni updates
- Scheduling appointments and assisting students register and find
informationQualifications:



§ Currently doing diploma in Business(Information Technology) of Level
7 at *Queens Academic Group(QAG)*, 246 Queens Street Auckland,NZ.

§ IELTS

§ HSSC(Higher Secondary School Certificate)

§ SSC(Secondary School Certificate)
Skills:

* *

§ Microsoft Office Programs(Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

§ Experience with maintaining office budget.**

* *
Hobbies/Interests:



Ø Volunteering

Ø Running**

Ø Book Reading**

PANZ JOB Desk

PANZ has created an JOB Desk with the objective of providing help and
guidance to Pakkiwi’s in pursuit of careers in New Zealand.

All the possible services are rendered free of cost to the job seekers who
approach the Desk, such as, counseling, CV typing, CV formatting, briefing
and guidance for interviews.

In order to make this activity more beneficial and effective we would like
to request all community members to come forward and help Pakistan
Association of New Zealand. All you need to do is to pass on the
information of any available vacancy within your organization and we’ll
contact the HR department ourselves.

Let’s build a strong community together

www.panznz.co.nz

Why Dr. Ashraf Choudhary?

Dr. Ashraf Choudhary made history in becoming the first-ever elected Pakistani and Muslim MP in New Zealand Parliament in 2002.

Dr. Choudhary was, until November 2008, the sole lawmaker representing people of South Asian origin, including those from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepale, and migrants from the Middle East. As a Member of Parliament for nine years, he shouldered the responsibilities of representing the views and opinions of the fastest growing segment of this NZ population.

During his parliamentary term he took many new initiatives previously unknown in NZ.

He made history by first time ever taking the Oath on the Quran in the Parliament, despite much criticism by non-Muslims at the time.

During his parliament term, he setup for the first time the Pakistan/New Zealand Parliamentarian Friendship Group as well as the NZ/Turkish Parliamentarian Friendship Group within the Parliament.

He started the celebration of Eid Ul fitr (and Diwali) in Parliament; a tradition which carries on to date and hopefully forever.

It was Dr Choudhary’s sole efforts that brought the first ever Head of state of Pakistan the then President of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, to New Zealand, on an official visit in June 2005.

This visit resulted in bringing to NZ over 150 PhD students from Pakistan,  the first time ever establishment of Pakistan High Commission in Wellington, and much help from NZ to Pakistan Dairy industry establishment.

Dr Ashraf is a pioneer of many organisations. He established the Federation of Islamic Association of NZ (FIANZ) 32 years ago and later became its President. He was also the President of the Multiethnic Council of New Zealand; A National organisation representing all NZ ethnic communities.

During his early years in NZ, He helped establish many Mosques and Islamic centres. He established the Masjid at the Massey University Campus in Palmerston North in 1996; the first and only proper Mosque at a NZ University campus.

Dr Choudhary established the Pakistan-New Zealand Friendship Association Inc (PAKNZ) in 1995.  

 

Dr. Ashraf Choudhary is professionally an agricultural engineering specialist. He is an international authority on zero or conservation tillage technology.

 During his 26 years career as Assoc. Professor at Massey University before joining Parliament, Dr Choudhary developed the zero tillage equipment which he later popularised in Pakistan. Thousands of such drills are now produced in Daska and other cities in Pakistan and used by farmer to sow wheat crop in rice stubbles without prior tillage. To date this technology has saved millions of dollars in diesel fuel alone for Pakistan and increased wheat yield and farmer income.

During his career at Massey University, Dr Choudhary sponsored and gave postgraduate scholarships to many Pakistani students many of whom are now working in Pakistan and abroad.

During his Parliamentary career and before Dr Choudhary always took pride in interacting and bridge-building with wider ethnic communities. This brought much recognition by others for his contributions.  For example Dr Choudhary is currently the Patron of Many organisations which include:

Council of Christians and Muslims in Auckland

Bharatiya Samaj Trust

Multicultural Council of Manawatu

Chairman of the Advisory Board of Turkish Community (Pearl of Island Foundation)

It is fascinating to observe that after his retirement from Parliament, Dr Choudhary’s services have been formally recognised and honoured by many other ethnic communities throughout New Zealand . These include the Maori community, Sri Lankan, Indians, Sikh community and the Turkish community.

As a recognition of his contributions to both conservation tillage and community work he was honoured with Companion of the Queen Service Order (QSO) by the New Zealand Queen in 1998. He was also appointed as Justice of the Peace (JP) in 1996.

is it wrong if we honoring him for his work for Pakistan which saved millions of dollars  for Pakistan 

Pakistan Association of New Zealand 

A note from Australia

I've just returned from a brief visit to Australia where I was
invited to speak to the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum,
and I met with Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

New Zealand and Australia are uniquely close and that was on
display for all to see during the Christchurch earthquakes.

But the growing gap between us has a real impact back home.

We don't have Australia's vast mineral wealth so we have to come
up with new and innovative solutions to grow our economy.

We need to be forward looking. As Sir Paul Callaghan was fond of
saying, we need to create a place where talent wants to live.

You could say that the issue around farm land ownership in New
Zealand is symptomatic of a broader concern about the direction
we're heading.

Many people I talk to are concerned that we're losing control of
our future as a country. As we sell more assets to overseas
investors and more profits flow offshore it makes it more
difficult for New Zealanders to get ahead.

If the Government does manage to go ahead with their asset sales,
we're only going to be more vulnerable to shocks in the global
economy.

In the coming weeks we'll be launching our campaign to support
the Citizens Initiated Referendum on asset sales. I'll have more
details for you on this shortly, and I hope you can get involved
.

Our future is directly linked to preserving our assets and our
natural advantages. I hope that you want to be a part of that
fight.

Regards

David Shearer

Leader of the Opposition



PS - We've also got some photos of the trip to Australia
[https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.218094024963471.40598.179201192186088&type=1]
, and you can read the full text of my speech online
[http://www.labour.org.nz/node/4764/].

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Iqbal Day

Dear Friends!     Assalam-e-Alaikum
 
To commemorate the life and epoch making
philosophy/poetry of Philosopher/Poet of the East, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal,
an Evening will be organised at the Pakistan High Commission, as per following
schedule:
 
Day & Date                 Saturday, 19 May, 2012
Time:                           8:00
pm.
Venue:                         Pakistan High Commission,
182 Onslow Road, Khandallah,
Wellington     
On the occasion, some of the leading community members
will share their thoughts on the philosophy and works of Allama Iqbal. Some
local community amateur singers will recite the poetic verses of Iqbal. In
addition, the guests would also be welcome to join in the poetic recital or
narrations.
 
The event will be a farshi-nashist (floor seating). There will be tea/coffee and some
light snacks available throughout the evening.
 
Considering the nature of the event, children under
the age of 12 years will not be able to appreciate, therefore, it would be
requested that young kids under the age of 12 years may not be brought along.
 
It would be appreciated to confirm your participation latest
by 15 May, 2012, to Muhammad Shafique on the High Commission’s e-mail: pakhcwellington@xtra.co.nz. or telephone Nos. 04-479-0026, 04-479-0027.
 
Looking forward to welcome you!
Kind regards
Syed Ibne Abbas
High Commissioner
 
High Commission for Pakistan
182 Onslow Road, Khandallah
Wellington, New Zealand
Tel. +64 4 4790026
Fax. +64 4 4794315
www.pakistanhc.org.nz

NOTIFICATION

Pakistan Business Association of New Zealand

 

  NOTIFICATION

 

It
is my pleasure to announce that PAKBAZ has appointed the following new office
bearers with unanimous vote in their meeting held on 29^th March 2012.

 

1.    Mr
Jamshaid Ul Hassan            Vice President

2.    Mr Amail
Habib                         Secretary General & Treasurer

3.    Mr
Waseem Bhatti                   Joint secretary

 

All
enquiries and correspondence may be directed to the Secretary General.

Contact
details:        Ph: 021 419 824

Email:                        amail@xtra.co.nz

 

I
take this opportunity to wish the new office bearers all the best in their
tenure of service to take PAKBAZ to the next level of professionalism.

 

G M Choudhary

Chairman

PAKISTAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF NEW
ZEALAND

Cop the leeway.

Glad to see that Pakistan association is constutionaly complete now. We hope this New advisory commitee will work for the betterment of Pakistan community. Panz has seen a lots of up and downs .but for couples of years was nothing but puppet show, "aducated group'' didnot bother to read the constitution instead they danced on it and made fun of panz constution and Pakistan community. They did so bad to community that Jush e AZADI function of 3000-become only 300- attandance

Past couple of years saw lot of autocerasy . Mr. khan's hastile attitude toward community is not new.

Muslim league asked questlion , become cobra, someone wanted to donate funds to PANZ , were to told off by telling panz dont need any thing "keep your money for turm deposit''

Busniss community became ''bay ghaiter"

other become "barking dog"

Member parliment Dr. Ashraf choudhery wasnot invited on 14-aug for personal garduge

these are the alliment ,which brought shame to community.

Panz 2012- so far good . Resorting the honour of constitution and bringing back intagrty to commuity using every ways to cop the lee way.

Media release from Election Commission

Dear Respected Community Members

ASSALAAM O' ALAIKUM

 

Pleased be informed that yesterday we received nomination forms of following three candidates:

 

Mr. Amail Habib

Mr. Atta-ur-Rehman Qureshi

Mr. Jamsheig -ul-Hassan

 

After to checked their nomination forms, we decided to announce result as no other nomination forms received shown.

 

Now we announce officially that above three respected members are elected as PANZ ADVISORY COMMITTEE Members for the period 2012-2015

 

Mr. Naveed President of PANZ will arrange to take oath with new elected advisory committee members.

 

Regards

 

Election Commission

Tribute Dinner

Tribute Dinner In Celebration of

Dr Ashraf Choudhary, Ex MP QSO

In honour of his 9 years Service to people of New Zealand,

The Ethnic Communities, Parliament, and the Pakistani Community

 

Hosted by

Pakistan Association of New Zealand,

Pakistan business Association of New Zealand, 

 

Saturday April 28^th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Sudima Hotel, Auckland Airport

18 Airpark Drive Airport Oaks

 

For tickets please contact

Naveed Hameed-021 2631308, Nadeem Ashraf-021 799816, Amail Habib 021419824

 

Ticket: $25 per person

Earthquake Pakistan

To Keep the record straight , a few pics from our history. click the tag to see all

PANZ wing for women

Dear community members
Assalamolikum,

we are in the process of establishing young mums group with the help of
Plunket New Zealand if your children under the age of 5 we need to hear
from you so we can start the process forming the PANZ wing for women and
children group. The objectives of this group is to improve parenting and
educating young children to the environment of New Zealand with their
culture value. We need your help to spread the word to the women with
children in this age group and contact us for further information
www.panznz.co.nz

Many Thanks

Pakistan Association Of New Zealand

AMENDMENTS IN BAGGAGE RULES 2006

AMENDMENTS IN
BAGGAGE RULES 2006
 
INCENTIVES UNDER
FOREIGN EXCHANGE REMITTANCE CARD (FERC) SCHEME
 
The
Government of Pakistan has made amendments in Baggage Rules 2006. Now the FERC holder would be able to utilize
the duty credit available under rule 5 of the said rules for the unaccompanied
baggage including those seven items with fixed duty i.e. television, deep
freezer, refrigerator, microwave oven, cooking range, washing machine and air
conditioner.
 
Special Allowances
forForeign Exchange Remittance Card holders

 -  In
addition to the allowances hereinbefore provided, the duty credit as specified
in the Table below shall be admissible to a Pakistani national holding Foreign
Exchange Remittance Card (FERC) once in a calendar year.  The duty credit can also be utilized for the
unaccompanied baggage or any purchase from one of the duty free shops.  The duty credit under this scheme shall not
be utilizable on import of vehicles. Utilization of duty credit shall be endorsed
by the customs on the passport of an FERC holder in the form as setout in
Appendix-A.
 
TABLE
(1) (2) (3) (4)
S.No. TYPE OF FERC AMOUNT REMITTED THROUGH NORMAL BANKING CHANNEL
(in US $ or equivalent foreign currency) DUTY CREDIT IN PAKISTANI RUPEES
1 Silver 2500 or more 10,000
2 Silver Plus 5000 or more 20,000
3 Golden 10,000 or more 30,000
4 Golden Plus 25,000 or more 50,000
5 Platinum 50,000 or more 100,000
 
 Kind regards,

High Commission for Pakistan
182 Onslow Road, Khandallah
Wellington, New Zealand
Tel. +64 4 4790026
Fax. +64 4 4794315
www.pakistanhc.org.nz

A lot to catch up

Last night Gazal program was a good musical entertainment for community. Whole program was silk smooth

Basant on Tabla provided a good music main singer Ghulam Abaas entertained community with Ghalaz.

Once again pakistam association proved that it's not too late if we move on in right direction one day we will recover and stand up as strong and unite community.

Things are getting back on track, still there lot to catch up, it wouldn't happen over night but it will happen if we are moving in right direction. Good to see out going PANZ account here to keep the record . it would be good if we have numbers of members from last PANZ

To keep the record straight

Dear Community members,


Asalamoalikum

FOR INFORMATION TO ALL OUR  MEMBERS

As we take over the financial matter from  previous Executive Members on 31st March 2012 , we are running Three accounts as per the current bank statement, but only 

one account in operation at the moment, the current balances  of these account which we received from ex-executive committee  member is given here under for your

information:-

Name of Account:-   PAKISTAN ASSOCIATION OF NEW ZEALAND

ACCOUNTS DETAIL                                        BALANCE AMOUNT

1- 0118-0133861-00                                       $ 635.87             

2- 0118-0133861-90                                       $10,268.42 

3- 0118-0133861-01                                        $197.35 

TREASURER

Altaf
Muhammad

021-2944393

www.panznz.co.nz

www.facebook.com/mypanz

 

Invitation for PANZ membership online

Invitation for PANZ membership online

 

 Dear Community members,

Asalamoalikum

 

The Official WebSite of Pakistan Association of New Zealand has been launched. You can submit your membership form online through this website.

 

www.panznz.co.nz

 

We have made the membership procedure as easy as we can because we need maximum participation of Pakistani/kiwi’s at this platform. The membership for PANZ is open and every Pakistani/kiwi in New Zealand can become its members.

 

This site is under construction and we seek you suggestions for the improvement and additions in this website.

 

We think that in this way all the Pakistani Community in New Zealand gets the equal chance to become its member and get the right to vote for future of Pakistan Association of New Zealand.

 

Looking forward to see you @  www.panznz.co.nz

 

 

Regards,

 

 

Naveed Hameed

President  

Pakistan - New Zealand Chamber of Businesses and Professionals News Letter Vol 3 Issue 1

Dear Community Member,

Attached please find latest issue of Pakistan - New Zealand Chamber of Businesses and Professionals News Letter.

Attachment: PakZealand-News Letter-March 12-V3-Issue1.pdf