Invitation of Expression of Interest (EOI) to apply for Youth Parliament Pakistan (YPP)

Young individuals, aged 18 to 29 years, have been invited to submit their Expressions of Interest online at www.youthparliament.pk/17ypp  latest by December 17, 2021. Built on the theme of “Pakistaniat” (پاکستانیت), the 17th Youth Parliament will provide its members with exceptional opportunities to develop communication and leadership skills needed for a successful career; to address the issues of today and tomorrow and know how Pakistanis from different regions think. Realizing the need to strengthen bonds of Overseas Pakistanis in general and their younger generation particularly to Pakistan, 17 seats of the YPP have been reserved for Overseas Pakistanis. The 17th Youth Parliament will have (1) year term and its activities will mainly be conducted online alongside at least one optional 5-day residential session to be held in-person at Islamabad.

Youth Parliament Pakistan (YPP) is encouraging Overseas Pakistani youth to joining 17th Youth Parliament for which registration has already been launched on October 20, 2021 by inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) through Newspapers, TV Channels and Social Media. The Jang/Geo Group is the exclusive media partner of the 17th YPP.

https://pildat.org/

https://youthparliament.pk/

An Open Letter from PANZ to New Zealand Cricket board

Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) organised a virtual Hui in association with New Zealand Police on Sunday 5 September 2021. The Hui was organised to provide social and safety awareness and mental wellbeing virtual check-in for the members of Muslim / Pakistani community after the Friday 3 September 2021 terrorist incident in Auckland.

Ethnic Responsiveness Manager New Zealand Police Jessica Phuang, Mr Ian Soosay from Ministry of Health, from Kāhui Tū Kaha Mr Yasser El Shall, Sister Janifa Bhamji, sister Sobia Zarrar, sister Mariam Arif from NZ Police and several support organisations were present at the Hui. Over 50 persons from Pakistani and other communities attended the Hui.

PANZ President Mr Naveed Hamid chaired the Hui.

Various community members submitted their questions and suggestions and discussed concerns associated with post terrorist incident of Auckland. Jessica Phuang answered the questions and provided mitigation steps to address the security concerns for Muslim community members, particularly for the female members.

Jessica Phuang acknowledged PANZ leadership for their effective role in providing the community a platform and a clear direction to deal with post terrorist incident of Auckland.

The participants found Hui a very useful programme which provided further clarity of ‘how to mitigate security concerns for the Muslim / Pakistani Community members in New Zealand.

Community members are able to report hate concerns via phone to ‘105’ or directly to Jassica Phuang of New Zealand Police at jessica.phuang@police.govt.nz.

PANZ would like to take this opportunity to thank New Zealand Police and other support oganisations for their support and help to the members of the Muslim / Pakistani communities.

Shukria/Ngā mihi

Team #PANZ

Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora

Respected Community Members

PANZ Funeral Fund Donation – Fundraising Campaign

In these unprecedented times, we have witnessed how important is the community support for its members, and how important it is to stay connected and united.

Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) is committed to doing whatever it takes to support those whose lives have been impacted by this pandemic or other heart-breaking events. PANZ has also committed to making every possible contribution within its capacity to support its community members in a time of need.

PANZ has been assisting the Pakistani community over the years to help in funeral fund arrangements. It is an ongoing effort to support the Pakistani community in New Zealand, who cannot or struggle to afford the funeral services for their loved ones.

PANZ has setup a “give a little page” to support its funeral fund https://givealittle.co.nz/org/panz

PANZ would like to appeal from our vibrant and generous community members to please donate generously in PANZ funeral fund fundraising campaign, with this reminder,

“We are all here for you. These moments remind us that we’re all tightly connected like never before”

All contributions are tax deductible.

Help us to help others in this noble cause.

Shukria / Ngā mihi
Team #PANZ

Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora
Respected Community Members,

Subject:  Condolences

 (إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُون
تحریک آزادی کشمیر کے بانی حریت رہنما سید علی شاہ گیلانی انتقال کر گئے ہیں۔  کشمیر کی عوام ایک سچے، مخلص اور انسان دوست رہنما سے محروم ہو گئی۔

The great Leader of Kashmir, Syed Ali Shah Gillani  passed away. He was the symbol of courage, sacrifice, and resistance.

May Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala grant the Marhoom the highest place of Jannat Ul Firdous. Ameen

Team #PANZ

Assallam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora
Respected Community Members,

With deepest regret, we would like to inform you that due to the current wave of the COVID-19 and the Lockdown have forced us to cancel Pakistan Independence Day celebration event of 28th August at the Dunedin Club, in the larger interest of the community.

Kindly avoid any gathering and meetups at this stage to stop community spreading cases .

Shukria/ nga mahi
Team #PANZ Otago

Asalaam-o-Alaikum / Kia Ora
Dear Respected Community Members,

As you would be aware, a new Ministry for Ethnic communities has been launched by the New Zealand government to assist and integrate the migrant communities in their engagement with the NZ public sector. This to tailor the policies relevant to the ethnic communities and to have the ethnic voices in the government’s policies and procedures.

Yesterday was the inauguration of the office of the Ministry for Ethnic communities in Auckland. Representatives from most key ethnic organizations were invited. Honourable Ethnic communities Minister Ms Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Chief Executive of the Ministry Mr Mervin Singham, MPs and senior Ministry officials were in presence.

PANZ president Naveed Hamid & women wing Lead Eimaan Hamid represented the Pakistani community. Principal advisor Mr Farrukh Gul Qaisrani also participated, in his capacity as Auckland City Council Board member. Matters relevant to the Pakistani community were discussed, especially the immigration issues and job internships for the ethnic/Pakistani graduates. The input was much appreciated by the officials and the Minister.

PANZ is committed to continue voicing the issues relevant to the Pakistani community and its interests and we always appreciate your support in this. We can only achieve this collectively.

Shukria / Ngā mihi
#PANZ Team

Assalam O Alaikum / Kia ora

Respected community members,

Voice of PANZ

Pakistan Association of New Zealand (PANZ) have been organising a number of activities and events for the past two years’ time. PANZ  frequently issue press releases and statements, however a large part of PANZ activities and its details remain under represented.

PANZ is starting weekly live streaming with an aim and focus to bring regular updates for the community. The live streaming would be called as  Voice of PANZ  and would comprise a roundup of PANZ activities, news and information for the community, and an opportunity where the community members would be able to provide live feedback to PANZ.

Voice of PANZ will run every weekend on Sunday at 8.00pm for an hour. PANZ team of presenters will bring the programme live with a variety of content in Urdu, English and Maori languages. The programme will run at a variety of social media channels, such as Facebook, Zoom, YouTube and other similar channels.

There will be generous giveaways and lucky draws for the viewers and listeners.

The programme will enhance the quality of information delivery for the community, and bring about more inclusiveness and participation from the community.

Join us on every Sunday at 8.00pm.

Shukria / Nga Mihi

Team #PANZ