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  • PTI USA holds demo at Times Square, demanding early polls in Pakistan

    New York: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) USA chapter held a grand protest demonstration at Times Square, the busiest neighbourhood of New York, against the current political situation in Pakistan.

    They urged the authorities concerned to hold an early election in the country in light of the court directions.

    A large number of PTI-USA workers and community members participated in the demonstration.

    The protesters were carrying banners and placards in their hands, inscribed as “illegal arrests of PTI workers in Pakistan strongly condemned.”

    PTI USA leaders said on this occasion that we have gathered here to tell the world that Imran Khan is struggling in a country where corruption reigns, mafias rule, there is neither justice nor truth. freedom of speech.

    Imran Khan has stood up to bring justice and peace to the people of Pakistan.

    The participants of the demonstration said that the whole world knows that the current government has no competence. We and our leader demand that new elections be held as soon as possible.

    The persecution of media, people and political opponents should be stopped.

    The participants condemned the violation of the sanctity of of families and their privacy in the Lahore’s Zaman Park incident and demanded the holding of early elections.

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  • NYC lit up with electric bulbs on the eve of holy Ramadan

    New York: New York’s Coney Island Avenue, known as the little Pakistan was decorated with electric bulbs by the Council of People’s Organization (COPO), on the eve of Holy Ramadan- the ninth Month in Islamic Calendar, observed by the Muslims worldwide as fasting, prayer, reflection, and unity. 

    From H Avenue to C Avenue in Little Pakistan, Happy Ramadan signs were lit up with moon and stars shining, as Ramadan Light Ceremony was organized by COPO.

    The ceremony started with the recitation of Holy Quran. Wihe the event was moderated by the head of COPO Muhammad Rizvi.

    Consul General of Pakistan in NYC Ayesha Ali and a large number of American officials participated in the ceremony.

    Members of the community were also present on the occasion.

    On this occasion, the Head of COPO Muhammad Rizvi said that we all know this holy month of Ramadan and we feel as if we are at home while living in New York.

    On this occasion, religious scholar Maulana Sakhawat Sundaralvi said that basically Allah Almighty has created human beings for love. We have to worship Him. And now the month of blessings is starting, so we have to teach love and harmony in this month.

    Consulate General Ayesha Ali, who participated in the event, said that this is the month that teaches us compassion, which teaches us to be charitable to others, to care for others, and it is very unique to have other communities join our celebrations on such occasions.

    The American officials present at the ceremony while congratulating on Ramadan said that it is a great pleasure to be here with all of Muslims.

    People from different communities were also present on this occasion, the participants expressed their views and said that it is great to see that we all belong to different religions, but unite on these occasions.

    People expressed happiness by appreciating this initiative.

    The police officers participating in the Ramadan light ceremony expressed their views saying that this is an amazing community.

    The event was attended by the President of the Muslim Officer Society, Deputy Inspector Adeel Rana, and senior police officers.

    At the end of the ceremony, the lights were illuminated at the push of a button

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  • PTI workers thronged White House to denounce Govt’s move against Imran Khan

    Washington DC: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers gathered in front of the White House to register their protest against Pakistan’s incumbent government’s ‘anti-democratic’ actions against Imran Khan.

    Hundreds of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf activists gathered outside the White House, amid strong winds, and harsh weather, and condemned the PMLN-led coalition government’s actions against party chairman Imran Khan.

    Former President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf USA chapter and senior PTI leader Junaid Bashir organized the demonstration in front of the White House in Washington DC.

    A large number of people from different states of America participated in the demonstration. The protesters also raised slogans in favor of Imran Khan. People participating in the demonstration said:

    “We have come here to draw attention to the deteriorating human rights situation in Pakistan and the threats to democracy. We want the government of Pakistan to immediately stop threatening Imran Khan. The current set-up of rulers in Islamabad is a threat to Pakistan and must be removed now.”

    Pakistani community members were also present on this occasion. The participants said that it is now necessary for us to raise our voice because it would be a criminal act not to condemn what is happening in Pakistan.

    What we have seen in the last few days is not politics, it is an attack on democracy and democratic values.

    A large number of women were also included in the protestors. The protesters called on the international community to condemn the violations of basic human rights by the government of Pakistan and the detention and torture by the security agencies.

    The protesters demanded an end to the targeting of political opponents through arrests and false accusations.

    All politically motivated cases should be withdrawn. The series of bans on press freedom should be stopped, the brutality of peaceful protesters by the police should be stopped. All political workers should be released and proper security should be provided to Imran Khan.

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  • Fundraising gala held in NYC for Shaukat Khanum Hospital Karachi

    New York: A grand fundraising gala dinner was organized in New York for the much-needed yet State-of-the-art Shaukat Khanum cancer Hospital Karachi, which is in the construction phase.

    Pakistani community participated fully in the event and generously contributed their part.

    The cricketer-turned politician and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s autographed cricket bat and ball were also auctioned while Imran Khan participated via video message۔

    Fundraising event began with a recitation of the Holy Quran. After which the national anthems of USA and Pakistan were played.

    Ali Rashid, head of the American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) and one of the host Akram Mirza gave the welcome address and highlighted the importance of the event and the history of Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital.

    Talking about the successful fundraising journey of Shaukat Khanum New York Queens Chapter, Asif Khan said that Pakistani Americans supported Shaukat Khanum every step of the way.

    A documentary film based on the journey of famous cricketer and former Prime Minister Imran Khan from his the dream of Shaukat Khanum Hospital to its realization was also shown on the dedicated screen.

    Imran’s video message was released to the participants. While the organizers also gave details about Shaukat Khanum Hospital۔

    The speakers thanked the participants for funding Shaukat Khanum Hospital and appealed for prayers for further success.

    Meanwhile prticipants generously donated and appreciated the efforts of the organizers of Shaukat Khanum Hospital Karachi’s fundraising dinner for public service.

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  • A family from Pakistan sets ‘Guinness World Record’

    KARACHI: A family from Larkana has set a ‘Guinness World Record’ of most family members born on the same date.

    There are 9 people in this family and all were born on 1st August.

    The family consists of Amir Azad Mangi, his wife Khadija and 7 children, including two sets of twins.

    Amir Azad Mangi was born on August 1, 1968, his wife on August 1, 1973, their first daughter Sindhu on August 1, 1992, twin daughters Sassi and Sapna on August 1, 1998, first son Aamir on August 1, 2001, second son Amber on August 1, 2001. August 2002 and then twin sons Amar and Ahmar were born on August 1, 2003.

    Amir Azad Mangi was also married on 1st August, thus 1st August is an important date for this entire family.

    This family has broken the record of an American family of 5 people, which held the Guinness record since 1966.

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  • Karachi no longer a dangerous city: Murtaza Wahab

    By Our Correspondent 

    KARACHI: Advisor to the Chief Minister of Sindh for Law & Spokesperson to the Government of Sindh Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that Karachi which was once the most dangerous cities seven years ago, is now ranked  128 due to continuous peace efforts of Sindh Government and Law Enforcement Agencies.

    We did an operation and Karachi came from 6th position to 128.

    Under a conspiracy, the peace of Karachi was disturbed. Working on Safe City under community policing. There is peace in the city only when the citizens can go to the streets and hotels late at night. Guest of Honor IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon

    He was addressing Peace conference as cheif Guest which was organized by AdPulse in a private hotel in Karachi to support the endless sacrifices and services of the Sindh Police.

    Wahab and Guest of Honor I.G. Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon participated in the event. Barrister Murtaza Wahab while addressing the audience said that Karachi was number one on the list of dangerous cities seven years ago. The Sindh Government conducted an operation and from 6th position, we came to 128th.

    10,000 people come to this city every day, this city provides employment, education, and health to all and will continue to provide them. Karachi is not abandoned, we need to tell people that good things happen here. If we want to move forward, we have to reach out to each other and move forward. The coming time will be good for our province and for our people

    While IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon said that the police is a part of this society, there is no peace in Karachi, it is not like that. We have asked the people of Karachi to install CCTV cameras as it will reduce the crime rate, and the ratio has decreased. The Sindh Government has given funds to the police, and it is in front of everyone. The suggestion I sent to the Sindh government in 9 months was approved by the Chief Minister of Sindh. Karachi is at 128 on the list of peace, crime is higher in Chicago and Paris, peace is being disturbed under a conspiracy. Everywhere you go in the world, the crime rate is high. You can go to eat at night, go to the market, there is liveliness, and it means that there is peace in Karachi, doesn’t target the police like this. Sindh Government and Police are facing four problems, we have to end terrorism. The government provided us out-of-budget aid, and the Sindh Government gave us rupees One Million budget. We are recruiting police on a merit basis. We have 10 to 12 trainees and we pay for their food from our own pocket.
    Brigadier (R) Haris Nawaz said that only if there is peace in Karachi, success will come in Karachi, the economy will improve and the entire society will have to help the police. Karachi needs to be made a smart city, cameras are much needed to catch terrorists and criminals. Haji Mohammad Rafiq Pardesi said that Karachi is a city of peace and our police is doing a very good job. PSL happens because of Sindh Police. This nation is ready to die in the name of Pakistan. Unity Foods CEO Farrukh Amin said that Karachi is a peace-loving city, but there are shortcomings and they are being removed.
    Thanks to the Sindh Police, they have maintained peace in Karachi. Compared to the last ten years, there is peace in Karachi today. On this occasion, Unity Foods CEO Farrukh Amin, Zee Group President Zeeshan Altaf Lohya, Chairman HMR Haji Rafiq Pardesi, Mirza Ikhitar Baig, and media representatives participated.
    On this occasion, a specially prepared documentary for Sindh Police was also screened.

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  • ICNA Relief annual fundraising meeting generously raises $7.0m

    New York: The annual fundraising meeting of ICNA Relief was held in the US state of New York, in which $7 million dollars were generously raised by the event attendees.

    ICNA Relief’s annual fundraising dinner, held at a local New York restaurant, began with a recitation of the Holy Quran.

    The ceremony was organized by Dr. Altaf Hussain in his unique style. He entertained the participants with humorous sentences.

    He said that it is God’s blessing for us to be a source of help to someone. Hundreds of people listened to the speakers from different cities of America.

    On this occasion, the special guest of the ceremony and former member of the Dutch Parliament, Joram Van, told the the tale of his love for Islam from hatred and then acceptance of Islam.

    The annual fundraising dinner was attended by hundreds of people, including social, business and prominent personalities of the Pakistani American community.

    On this occasion, ICNA Relief Chief Executive Officer Maqsood Ahmed, Regional Director Arshad Jamal and others informed about the ongoing humanitarian projects in various states.

    They said that what we are able to do today with our more than seven thousand volunteers is possible only with the support of you people.

    On this occasion, the attendees were told how and why the establishment of ICNA Relief was established 27 years ago in 1994 and the attention of the participants was drawn to the problems. A question was left for everyone as to why the need for Muslim women to stay in shelter homes is finally happening.

    The sisters shed light on the invitation and propagation of Islam and welfare activities in America.

    They said that Islam teaches peace, love, brotherhood, sacrifice, and tolerance. Attendees of the fundraising dinner were also informed through a presentation on ICNA Relief’s various activities and projects across the US.

    While at the end prominent personalities of the community were honored with awards in recognition of their services.

    Attendees of the annual fundraising dinner generously donated to support ICNA Relief’s food pantry, shelter homes, back-to-school program and disaster relief, among other activities.

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  • NYC administration allows Prayer Calling over loudspeaker from Makki Makki Masjid.

    New York: In a historic development that will promote religious harmony, and deepen the sense of ownership in the Muslim community living in New York, the NYC administration for the first time has allowed prayer calling on loudspeaker from the Makki Masjid.

    For the first time, the adhan ( prayer calling) was given over a loudspeaker in the Makki Mosque in Coney Island, New York.

    After getting the permission from the administration, the people of the area heard the sound of adhan echoing in the air. Listening to the adhan on the loudspeaker, positive attitude was expressed by the people of the area.

    Previously, the prayer calling was only allowed inside Islamic centers or mosques in New York.

    The people of the area expressed their happiness on getting the permission for the prayer calling over loud speaker, and said that for many people it is historic.

    We haven’t seen it happen before, and now Muslims living in NYC are seeing it happen in their own lives.

    People living near Makki Masjid will now hear the sounds of Allah Akbar five times a day.

    Azaan will continue to be given on loudspeakers during Ramadan as well.

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  • immigrants’ issues, housing, public safety on top priority: NYC Council candidate, Chi Osse

    New York: New York City Council Member Chi Osse has said that his office is open round the clock to address a host of issues especially related to public safety، housing, and immigrants concerns۔

    He was addressing ‘Meet and Greet and Fundraising event organized by the American Pakistani Public Affairs Committee (APPAC) to support his election campaign, in Brooklyn.

    Chi Osse said: “Our office is open for public.We have been doing efforts since the last 47+ weeks. Resolution of issues being faced by immigrant community is one of the top priority of my office.”

    As community we have a sizable amount of immigrants who have certain barriers to get access to the resources within the city.

    So, on weekly basis, we are providing a couple of hour session, so that immigrants can have access to the resources whether it’s cellphones, free transportation, free food, and other social services.

    Every other week, we have in our office immigrants attorney, and it’s a free service we provide for our immigrant community, Chi Osse said.

    He acknowledged the housing crisis being one of the major concerns NYC has been facing since the immigrant crisis emerged.

    In every Tuesday, a housing specialist is providing services to dozens of individuals at my office, whereas in every other Tuesday, we have housing attorney as well for legal advises.This service is very expensive especially when it comes to immigration. But free service we are providing to our community.This is the support we have been providing to our community.

    On public safety issue, he said with relevant authorities some 40 plus individuals have been identified who have potentially been involved in violent crimes. The authorities are making efforts to nab them and send them behind the bars. He said his district has a limited crime rate.

    Chi Ossé is the Council Member for New York City’s 36th District, representing Bedford-Stuyvesant and North Crown Heights.

    He entered politics as an organizer and prominent figure in the Black Lives Matter movement. At 23 years old, Ossé was elected in 2021 as the youngest member of this Council and its only member hailing from Gen-Z.

    APPAC Chairman Dr. Ijaz Ahmed besides Asad Chaudhry welcomed the guest Chi Osse.

    The meet and greet saw overwhelming participation from Muslim community members representing different countries.

    They said that Chi Osse always support our voice in solving the problems of Pakistani and Muslim community.

    In his address Chi Osse presented his election manifesto. He said that New York City has a large number of Pakistani and Muslim communities.

    “I want to work for the betterment of this community,” he vowed.

    Apart from the Pakistani American community, Muslim people from other countries also participated in the event, including APPAC board member Ayesha Ukiyo.

    He said that he wants the youth leadership to take full part in politics, and without their active part, the change cannot happen.

    On this occasion, other members of the Muslim community appreciated Chi Osse’s performance. They said that politics is the best way to improve the society and people’s life, the promises made to the voters should be fulfilled.

    The participants of the event asked Councilman Chi Osse several questions on various topics and issues facing the community, to which he answered as well as informed about the performance of his office.

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  • Pakistani women distribute food amongst homeless people on the sidelines of UN meeting

    New York: The women who came from Pakistan to attend the UN meeting distributed food to the homeless people in New York and also visited the shelter homes.

    Various delegations of women have come to participate the Commission of Status of Women’s Week in the United Nations, from all over the world.

    The delegation included Secretary of Jamaat-e-Islami Women Wing, Durdana Siddiqui, President of Women and Family Commission of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Rukhsana Jabeen, Chairperson Working Women Welfare Trust Pakistan, Abida Farheen, Afshan Naveed and member of International Muslim Women Union Shaheen Abid.

    While this delegation is participating in various programs, they also distributed fresh food to the homeless in Manhattan, the heart of New York city, in collaboration with the American Muslim welfare organization ICNA-Relief.

    Talking to the media on this occasion, the women in the delegation said: “we were surprised to see that even in a developed country like the United States, a large number of people are homeless and standing in food lines, amid harsh weather for a meal.

    The women said that they are happy to see that the Muslim organization ICNA Relief is serving humanity in America, regardless of race, color and creed.

    The delegation also visited both the women and children’s shelters of ICNA Relief in New York Jamaica and appreciated its quality.

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  • Aim of ‘Women in Islam conference’ is to eliminate misconception about Islam, women rights

    New York: Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the aim of the Women in Islam Conference is to eliminate the existing misconceptions regarding Islam and women’s rights.

    Islam is the only religion that talked about women’s rights that other religions.

    Pakistani Foreign Minister participated in the Women in Islam Conference organized on the occasion of International Women’s Day in New York.

    Talking to the media on this occasion, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that in this conference, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and other Islamic countries have gathered to represent the rights of women.

    The entire Muslim Ummah agrees on one thing that Islam is the only religion which first discussed the rights of women.

    Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the purpose of this conference is to eliminate the wrong concept in the world regarding the rights of women in Islam.

    He further said that women ministers in countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh are proof that Islam gives full representation to women in all spheres of life.

    The participating women described the Women in Islam Conference as a good effort and said that in the international forum not only the rights of the Muslim Ummah but the rights of women of the whole world were discussed.

    Women issues  should also be raised at the national and international level.

    The female participants said that not only the Muslim Ummah but the rights of women are being violated in the whole world.

    There is a dire need to raise the same voice for women’s rights.

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  • Uber, Lyft drivers’ protest yield results, as TLC approves a 9 percent salary hike

    New York: Protests of Uber and Lyft drivers have finally yield results as the New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Commission has approved a 9 percent pay raise for drivers.

    With this increase, drivers will be paid at least $27 for a trip of up to 30 minutes.

    The new rates will be applicable from March 13.

    After several months of strikes in New York City, drivers’ demands for pay increases have finally been granted.

    The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission yesterday approved a 9 percent pay raise for 80,000 Uber and Lyft drivers.

    With the increase, drivers will be paid at least $27 for a 30-minute trip.

    The decision follows Uber’s December lawsuit against withholding wages.

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  • MOS is all set to dispatch tons of relief goods to earthquake victims in Turkey

    New York: New York City Mayor Eric Adams has praised New York Police Department’s (NYPD) Muslim Officers for their humanitarian efforts to help the flood-hit Pakistanis and earthquake victims in Turkey.  

    The Mayor said that he has witnessed the Muslim Officers Society always helping people in trouble without discrimination.

    The New York Police Department’s Muslim Officers Society and the Middle East Turkish Society are continuing their relief activities to help the victims of the earthquake in Turkey.

    Eric Adams inspected the packing and departure of relief supplies at the NYPD’s central warehouse.

    Addressing a joint press conference on this occasion, Mayor Eric Adams said that Turkey continues to host Tunisian and Syrian refugees, and today, more or less 20 million Turkish citizens are affected by the earthquake

    In these circumstances, the role of MOS is commendable.

    On this occasion, the Consul General of Turkey in NYC, Reyhan Özgür, said that the spirit of Muslim officers to help their Turkish brothers and sisters has boosted our courage.

    In the next few days, these relief materials will be delivered to the earthquake victims.

    The second vice president of the Muslim Officers Society and the representative of the Middle East Turkish Society said that some relief materials have been sent to the earthquake victims in Turkey.

    100 pallets containing various essential items are ready and will be dispatched soon.

    A large number of MOS volunteers are actively participating in the packing of relief supplies.

    The representatives of the Muslim Officers Society gave a briefing to the mayor about the relief activities which were appreciated by the Mayor NYC.

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  • Pakistan’s FM calls for mechanism to monitor crimes against women in IOK, other foreign occupation territories

    UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Tuesday called for establishing a monitoring mechanism for crimes committed against women and girls in territories under foreign occupation, including the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

    The most egregious atrocities and crimes against women and girls occur in situations of foreign occupation and suppression of the right to self-determination to peoples,” he said during a high-level debate in the UN Security Council on ‘Women, Peace and Security (WPS) towards the 25th Anniversary of Resolution 1325’.

    Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that women continue to be the principal victims of war and conflict despite 90 states have adopted National Action Plans to protect women and girls.

    He thanked the Veronica Nataniel Macamo Dlhovu, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Mozambique for convening this Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, on the eve of International Women’s Day.

    The world today is facing a pandemic of conflict, violence, war, hate, extremism and terrorism. Despite the Geneva Conventions, civilians are increasingly the primary targets of war and violence. And, as the Council’s landmark resolution 1325 observed, women and girls suffer disproportionately and inordinately from war, conflict and violence.

    The strategy adopted in Security Council resolution 1325, and the 10 subsequent resolutions on women, peace and security, has served to enhance national and international recognition of the challenge and its manifestations.

    Almost 90 states have adopted National Action Plans to protect women and girls and to empower them to contribute to prevent and respond to conflict, war and violence.

    The UN’s Special Rapporteur on Sexual Violence in Conflict has helped to enhance recognition of this challenge. The larger presence and role of women peacekeepers has visibly contributed to preventing and containing conflicts and violence and crimes against women.

    “Yet, we are far from realizing the objectives of the Women, Peace and Security Agend,” Bilawal said.

    The somber reality is that women continue to be the principal victims of war and conflict. We hear the cries of mothers, sisters and daughters – in Iraq, Afghanistan, Ukraine, in Africa – suffering from the consequences of wars that were imposed on them. We have yet to implement the strategy to prevent war, ease its suffering, establish accountability for the crimes against women and girls and empower women, through skills, access and leadership, to contribute to prevention, recovery and redress from their imposed and disproportionate suffering.

    We are disappointed at the restrictions imposed on education and work on women and girls in Afghanistan. The right of women and girls to access all levels of education and work is a fundamental right in keeping with Islamic injunctions. We urge the defacto authorities to take steps towards resumption of female education and allow them to contribute to Afghan Society.

    The most egregious atrocities and crimes against women and girls occur in situations of foreign occupation and suppression of the right to self-determination of people. Here, the very object of violence is to suppress the civilian population. This is manifested most vividly in the occupied Palestinian territories and occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

    The women, peace and security strategy will remain incomplete and unfulfilled so long as the acute dimension of the plight of women under foreign occupation is not addressed frontally and vigorously. Above all, occupation forces must be held accountable.

    To ensure implementation of the WPS strategy, it is essential to establish a monitoring mechanism for crimes committed against women and girls in territories under foreign occupation, including Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

    The Security Council called for improved monitoring in resolution 1888 (2009), through the deployment of military and gender expert teams to conflict areas, and in resolution 1960 (2010) it endorsed measures to end the impunity of perpetrators. These provisions must be implemented.

    Pakistan also supports effective implementation of the other measures in the Council’s resolutions on Women, Peace and Security: The deployment of Women Protection Advisors; A larger role for UN Women Peacekeepers, especially in leadership positions; addressing the root causes of conflicts; increasing the resources for women in conflict zones;stronger and equal role for women in the prevention of conflict, in the delivery of relief and recovery assistance and in forging lasting peace; the peaceful resolution of conflicts in accordance with the UN Charter and Security Council resolutions, utilizing the various mechanisms available under the UN Charter.

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  • AUPAC merges into APPAC

    Texas: Two major organizations representing Pakistanis in America, APPAC and AUPAC, have merged, and decided to continue political and social activities together in the future.

    In this regard, a gracious ceremony was organized in Dallas, Texas.

    In this event, the leadership of both organizations besides a large number of personalities from the American federal and state houses of representatives, local rulers, political and social circles participated.

    New membership was also offered on this occasion, and a large number of Pakistani-Americans belonging to the Dalles also joined APPAC as members.

    On this occasion, the leaders of APPAC said in their address that both the organizations were rendering services to the Pakistani community for which both manpower and capital were being wasted.

    We decided why not work together for the community with full energy and effective planning.

    They said that it is inevitable to gather Pakistani origin-Americans on one platform at the political level.

    Individual efforts are not very effective. We can only work together to improve the rights of our community and improve their quality of life, and politically, we can effectively convey our point to the higher forums in the US.

     

    On this occasion, Mark Vesey, Texas State Representative Salman Bhojani, Central Chairman APPAC Dr. Ijaz Ahmed, Dr. Muhammad Tariq, Mayor City of Carlton Steve Babic, APPAC New Jersey Chapter Dr. Jabeen, Chairman APPAC Dallas Chapter Nadeem Akhtar and others addressed the program while the event was administrated by Imtiaz Rahi of APPAC.

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  • Students of University of Texas, Dallas making efforts for promotion of cricket on their own

    TEXAS: The students of University of Texas Dallas are making efforts to promote cricket on campus on their own despite no financial support from the University administration.

    Since cricket is not included in the official sports in the educational institutions of America, the students who play cricket in most of the universities are not provided any kind of financial support from the educational institutions here.

    The students of the University of Texas Dells are active for the promotion of cricket.

    These students are not only cricket fans but also play excellent cricket.

    Cricketer students of UT Dales say that they organize cricket matches and various tournaments here throughout the year, but the university administration does not support them like other sports.

    Students believe that one of the main reasons for this is that cricket is not a regular sport here.

    These students also say that if the cricket-loving local community supports them, they will be able to make cricket a regular sport in the university.

    They said that they want to represent Dalles in the NCCA cricket tournament to be held in Houston.

    If the community supports them, they can effectively represent the Dales by playing the best cricket.

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  • USA Cricket cancels the proposed town hall meeting, which was scheduled this Friday morning

    New York: The scheduled town hall meeting, which was set to take place on March 3, 2023, has now been canceled.

    In a statement USA Cricket said: “We regret to inform you that the scheduled town hall meeting, which was set to take place on March 3, 2023, has been canceled. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.”

    USA Cricket and ACE are communicating on operational procedures and policies with regards to Ace’s minor league cricket operations. Out of respect for these conversations, the proposed town hall schedule for this morning will be postponed to a future time. USAC is taking this issue very seriously and is working diligently to ensure the positive growth of cricket in the USA.

    The town hall was intended to provide an opportunity for the USAC board to connect with owners and players of MiLC to discuss and to understand the various aspects of the operations and how USA Cricket can help them.

    We value the importance of communication between the community and USA Cricket, and we are committed to finding alternative ways to ensure that these conversations can take place.

    The statement further said: “We appreciate the community’s understanding and cooperation in this matter. Please stay tuned for updates regarding future town hall meetings.”

    Earlier, In a press statement regarding the pending sanctioning request for the 2023 Minor League Cricket tournament, USA Cricket interim chair Atul Rai said, “With regards to Ace’s Minor league cricket operations, the USA Cricket and its Board of Directors are taking this matter seriously and they are concerned about the plight of the players and the owners. However, they are equally concerned about the operations of Minor league by ACE without any accountability and its failure to follow the USA Cricket guidelines, not to mention the lack of communication.

    USA Cricket has recently sent a letter to ACE, that includes several questions on Minor League operations by ACE that we hope to get a quick response timely to allow for sanctioning of the event.”

    In the meanwhile, to provide full transparency, USA Cricket had decided host a town hall  this Friday, March 3, 2023, at 8 am PST / 11 am EST to discuss and to understand the various aspects of the operations and how USA Cricket can help the owners and players, however the meeting has now been cancelled due to reasons best known to the USA Cricket authorities.

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  • Pakistani American women in NYC start distributing foodstuffs on the eve of holy Ramadan

    New York: An organization of Pakistani American women in New York has started distributing food items to needy families ahead of Ramadan.

    The Pakistani American Skilled Women Organization (PASWO) hosted a weekly food pantry outside its office on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn,from where, this year, the required food items related to the occasion of Ramadan are being distributed among the needy people.

    On this occasion, Atiya Shahnaz, a female liaison officer from the Mayor’s Office of New York City, expressed her opinion and said that Mayor Adam wants that there should be no obstacles in religious freedom for people of any religion.

    Shaheen Khokhar, supervisor of the food pantry and president of PASWO, said that the organization has tried to provide ration to the needy families of the community before Ramadan.

    Arlando from Congresswoman Edward Clarke’s office and Councilwoman Farah Lewis also arrived at PASWO’s Food Pantry to distribute the pre-Ramadan package.

    He congratulated the Muslim community in advance of Ramadan, and said that we are ready for any kind of help and support required by the Muslim community in fulfilling their religious duties.

    The Pakistani American Skilled Women Organization says that it believes in helping not only the Pakistani and Muslim community but people of all religions and races without discrimination.

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  • OPGF and OPC ink MoU to resolve issues of overseas Pakistanis

    Lahore: Overseas Pakistanis Global Foundation (OPGF), and Punjab Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) have joined hands to work together for the welfare of overseas community members and resolve their issues.

    The MOU signing ceremony was held on January 09, 2023 in Lahore.

    Shaikh Shakil Vice Chairman of OPGF, and Syed Tariq Mahmood-Ul-Hassan Vice Chairperson OPC signed the documents on behalf of their respective organizations.

    OPGF has its Head Office in NeW York, while Punjab Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) office based in Lahore.

    The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to confirm the relationship of cooperation between the Punjab Overseas Pakistanis Commission & OPGF for the purpose of mutually strengthening each other’s capacity and in playing their role in providing all the welfare facilities and best services to resolve the major issues facing by
    Overseas Pakistanis.

    OPGF will provide all the relevant complaints of Overseas Pakistanis on the behalf of Punjab Overseas Pakistanis Commission. Along with all required information and complaint registered on Web Portal of OPC.

    For the avoidance of doubt, the MOU is not legally binding on either parties. Either party may terminate this MOU with upon one-month prior written notice to the other party stating its intention to withdraw from the relationship as
    described in this MOU. This termination will be without any cost or expenses to either party.

    The terms of the understanding may at any time be amended as needed in writing and as agreed upon by both the parties.

    As per the document, available with VOSA TV, said: “The parties hereby agree not to disclose any confidential infomation of the other party to
    any person, fim or enterprise, or use for its own benefits, without the written consent and approval of the other party, confidential information includes any reports, data, systems materials or other intomation of one party that the other party may have gained or acquired access to as a result of this MOU.”

    However, the Foundation & Punjab Overseas Pakistanis Commission being a nonprofit and public organization can inform its shareholders about the general nature of this agreement, its benefits and services being availed in its annual report or through any other publication.

    Any dispute in respect of any issue arising out of this MOU will be resolved with mutualconsultation.

    If unresolved, the matter will be referred for arbitration to the Vice Chairperson Punjab Overseas Pakistanis Commission and the President of OPGF for decision.
    Their decision will be final and binding and cannot be challenged in any court
    of Law.

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  • Uber, Lyft drivers go on strike against ‘anti-labor’ practices in their respective companies

    New York: Under the auspices of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance, hundreds of Uber and Lyft drivers gathered at LaGuardia Airport to protest their companies’ anti-labor practices.

    The protesters were holding banners and placards inscribed various demands.

    Many drivers along with their families participated in this strike.

    A press conference was also held on this occasion in which many American officials participated.

    They said that the multi-billion dollar business of Uber and Lyft is the result of the hard work of their drivers, but these companies want to enjoy all the profits themselves without addressing the genuine demands of drivers.

    American officials said that Uber and Lyft drivers work day and night for a two time meal, a day.

    If it were not for drivers, all such big companies would disappear.

    Uber and Lyft should increase the rate of return on drivers’ earnings

    Due to the strike of Uber and Lyft drivers, passengers also faced problems.

    On this occasion, taxi drivers and labor leaders said that these capitalists should not consider us as their slaves, rather they should ransfer billions of dollars in profits to the drivers.

    The protestors said that the companies are changing policies to increase their profits day by day, these measures are not acceptable in any case.

    The divers demanded Uber and Lyft company to withdraw the anti-labour measures immediately, otherwise the protest and strike will spread across the country.

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  • PTI USA holds an event to discuss the current issues of Pakistan in New Jersey

    New Jersey: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf USA chapter held a grand program in New Jersey to discuss  the immediate solution of various problems being faced by Pakistan.

    PTI leader and Senator Faisal Javed was the chief guest of the event.

    The program was organized at a local banquet in New Jersey which was hosted by senior leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf New Jersey Sam Khan and Khurshid Bhalli.

    The program started with the recitation of Holy Quran.Khursheed Bhali administrated the program.

    Addressing the participants, host Sam Khan and Khurshid Bhalli said that there was more love for Imran Khan among overseas Pakistanis than in Pakistan.

    Speaking on the topic of the program, Senator Faisal Javed, the chief guest of the event, said that overseas Pakistanis are suffering more because of the current situation in Pakistan.

    Allah has blessed Imran Khan with the ability to make the impossible, possible.

    While PTI OIC Secretary Abdullah Riad said that Imran Khan’s struggle is for the real freedom of Pakistan.

    Other participants of the event while talking about the immediate solution of various problems faced by Pakistan said: “we are fortunate to have the leadership of a person like Imran Khan,”

    No one coined the term ‘real freedom’ except Imran Khan. It is the heartfelt wish of the overseas Pakistanis that the reign of Imran Khan returns soon.

    During the program, overseas Pakistanis also raised slogans in favor of Imran Khan along with Senator Faisal Javed.

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  • MOS lives up to it’s commitment, reconstructs houses for flood affected police in Sindh

    By: ALI ABBAS

    KARACHI: The New York Police Department’s (NYPD) Muslim Officers’ Society (MOS) has fulfilled its promise to the Sindh Police by constructing new houses for the flood effected officials of the provincial police in the Dadu district.

    Ali Gohar Panwar, Head Constable of Sindh Police, who lives on the outskirts of the MNV Drain, in Johi Taluka of Dadu District, has been gifted a new house comprised two-room by the Muslim Officers’ Society of New York Police Department, where his family is now living, happily.

    No one knows when, how and in what way the Allah almighty helps his creatures in difficult times.

    Muslim Officers Society in America, which is based in NYC some 7 thousand miles away from Pakistan, decided to help the flood victims and arrangements were made as soon as they saw the devastating situation in the province.

    Five months ago, after the stormy rains, the devastating floods washed away everything that came in it’s way.

    The houses of the policemen residing in Dadu district were also flooded.

    The story of Constable Nisar Ahmed Panwar, who lives in a flood-affected area with his elderly mother, wife and three children, is no different.Nisar Ahmed’s father was also in the police who was martyred during his service and he got a job in the police on the basis of his father’s quota. But his income was not so much that he could rebuild his damaged house.

    In a meeting with MOS President Deputy Inspector Adeel Rana in November last, the Inspector General of Sindh Police Ghulam Nabi Memon requested MOS to provide fifty thousand dollars for the construction of houses of flood affected policemen.

    Allocated amount is more than one hundred crore rupees in Pakistani currency and MOS fulfilled its promise to the Sindh Police by constructing new houses for the police constables and head constables living in different areas of Dadu district.

    MOS has constructed houses in Dadu of Sindh the worst affected district in the history of Pakistan, in the first phase, MOS constructed homes for the policemen who find it difficult to maintain their homes on their meager salaries.

    With the provision of financial assistance from the Muslim Officers Society, new houses were provided to the policemen in different tehsils and talukas of Dadu district.

    After construction of houses in the first phase, MOS has started construction of more new houses after complete survey and inspection of flood damaged houses by police personnel in other areas of Dadu district which will be completed by next month.

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  • Dr. Ehsanullah laid to rest in Washington Memorial Cemetery in Long Island

    New York: Dr. Ehsanullah, owner of the Polyclinic on Coney Island Avenue was laid to rest at the Washington Memorial Cemetery on Long Island, amid groans and sobs.

    He was regarded as well-respected and one of the beloved members of Pakistani community in New York City.

    He died after a cardiac arrest while doing a treadmill exercise, a couple of days back.

    His funeral prayer was held yesterday at Makki Masjid.

    A large number of business and social personalities of the community participated in the funeral prayer.

    In his address to the participants, Qari Usama quoted the Quranic verses and said that the time of death of every soul is fixed, but no one knows when, in what condition and in which place the death occurs.

    Therefore, he said every soul should worry about hereafter more than worldly affairs. After performing the funeral prayers, the body of the late Dr. Ehsanullah was taken to the Washington Memorial Cemetery in Long Island, where he was laid to rest with groans and sobs.

    Dr Ehsanullah has left behind a widow and three children to mourn his death. Pakistani community has prayed for forgiveness and elevation of the departed soul.

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  • Pakistani expats move SHC to seek ownership rights of plots, villas they ‘booked’ in Bahria Town

    By FARHAN RAJPUT

    KARACHI: Some four overseas Pakistanis living in the US and Canada have approached Sindh High Court against Bahria Town, a privately owned real-estate development tycoon for ‘depriving’ them of ownership rights of plots, and villas despite making full payments.

    In a petition filed before the Sindh High Court (SHC), the complainants said they booked plots and villas in Bahria Town Karachi and made regular payments through installments, since the launch of the mega project in Karachi in 2013.

    The complainants, named Noor Jahan Bibi, Uzma Shaheen, Asadullah Khan and Naveed Rasheed claimed that they have been deprived of the villas and plots despite making full payments.

    Noor Jahan Bibi booked a plot of 125 square yards, Uzma Shaheen also got a plot of 125 square yards,  Asadullah Khan paid for plots of 500 and 125 square yards. Similarly, Naveed Rasheed paid full payment for a 250 square yard residential plot in Bahria Town.

    But, the real estate company, they claimed, has not allotted plots and villas to them. They have been deprived of their ownership rights, and allotments, yet.

    The complainants say that they tried to contact Bahria Town several times, but the administration remained silent, which shows a moral decay on the part of Bahria Town.

    They said that despite being a multi billionaire, Bahria Town usurped their rights, and the management is dealing with new investors in BTK-2.

    The petitioners said when the balloting took place, their names were astonishingly missing, after which the Supreme Court took up the Bahria Town case, and the land which they had booked was included in the illegal land portion.
    Thay posed question as who ordered Bahria Town to include our names in the illegal land, despite they made regular payments.

    They said their parents are suffering from heart disease, urging the court to ensure speedy justice to them, saying “Justice delayed is justice denied.”

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  • Overseas Pakistanis in NYC introduce scholarship for NUML students

    New York: Overseas Pakistanis in New York have introduced a scholarship program for Pakistan-based National University of Modern Languages (NUML) students.

    Under this program, a scholarship of $ 35,00 will be given to each student annually.

    The NUML Scholarship Dinner was held at the residence of Tasawur Ahsan in Old West Bury, New York.

    The host Parvaiz Riaz and Zameer Chaudhary welcomed the guest of honor and Chairman Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran Khan’s sister Aleema Khanum and presented her with a bouquet.

    Addressing the participants on this occasion, Aleema Khanum explained the aims and objectives of establishing NUML University.

    He said that there is immense talent in the young generation of Pakistan, it is necessary to improve their skills.

    Business and social personalities of the Pakistani American community also participated in the event.

    On this occasion, Imran Khan’s special message regarding NUML University was also presented to the participants.

    On this occasion, senior leader of PTI, Sajjad Barki informed the audience about the method of donating in the scholarship program.

    The hosts of the event, Tasawur Ahsan, Pervaiz Riaz and Zameer Chaudhary also announced their and their family’s financial support for the scholarship program.

    The organizers said that they want the deprived and underprivileged children in the Pakistani society to be equipped with the jewel of education.

    At the end of the ceremony, certificates of appreciation were presented to the donors of the scholarship club program.

    The participants reiterated their commitment that overseas Pakistanis will continue to play their best role in providing better and higher education to the Pakistani youth.

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  • Dr. Ehsanullah the owner of Polyclinic on Coney Island passes away after cardiac arrest

    New York: Dr. Ehsanullah, the owner of a polyclinic located on Avenue H in Coney Island, Brooklyn, died of cardiac arrest while doing exercise on a treadmill in his clinic.

    He belonged to the Klair Kalan, a village of Gujrat in Punjab province of Pakistan.

    Dr. Ehsanullah was very compassionate,  a beloved figure of Pakistani American community

    The community members have expressed their deepest condolences to the deceased’s brothers, Nadeem Shiraz, Sagheer Ahmed and Shabbir Ahmed, and prayed for the forgiveness of Dr. Ehsanullah.

    He has left behind a widow and three children to mourn his tragic death

    The dead body has been transferred from his clinic to Al-Rayan Muslim Funeral Service for burial.

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  • Brooklyn Chamber offers easy, interest-free loans, grants for Pakistanis in NYC

    New York: The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce has offered easy, interest-free loans and grants for Pakistani community in New York.

    It has partnered with APNA Community Center to introduce the lucrative program, and spread awareness among the Pakistani community members.

    APNA Community Center held an information session with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce regarding easy loans, resources and business expansion plans for small businessmen of the Pakistani community in New York.

    On this occasion, the representative of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce said that they want people from the Pakistani community who intend to start a new business to be provided with interest-free loans in the form of easy installments in a legal manner.

    In the session, head of APNA Community Center Parvez Siddiqui, Chief Executive Officer Iram Hanif welcomed the guests on their arrival and also briefed the participants about this information session.

    Representatives from New York City’s Small Business Resource Network also participated in the session and informed participants about starting a new business and setting up strategies to make it successful.

    The next information session for small business owners will be held on February 23rd at 3pm on Beth Avenue.

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  • ICNA Relief conducts funeral of a converted Muslim, 3-month after his body was kept unattended at a non-muslim mortuary

    New York: Islamic Circle of North America, known as ICNA Relief performed the last rituals of Aqib, who had died on November 26 in Philadelphia, days after embracing Islam and his body was kept unattended in a mortuary being run by Non-Muslims, for three months.

    The mortuary had finally decided to cremate Aqib’s body as none came forward to carryout his last rituals in accordance with Islamic teachings.

    Aqib’s daughter, who is a Christian, came to know about this, she did not agree with mortuary administration because Aqib had converted into Islam from Christianity, and cremation of a Muslim’s death body is against the norms of Islamic principles.

    The information reached the women’s wing of ICNA Relief, so they informed their organization which came forward.

    After necessary legal proceedings, ICNA Relief transported the dead body of the Muslim Aqib to New York from the non-Muslim mortuary and arranged for his bath shroud and buried Aqib with full honor and respect according to Islamic way.

    The funeral prayer was attended by hundreds of people in the Makki mosque of Brooklyn.

    Qari Osama addressed the attendees at and said that no one knows where his death and burial will take place.

    On this occasion, Muwaz Asad Siddiqui, spokesperson of ICNA Relief, said that a sister struggled to save her brother’s dead body from being cremated, but her efforts were not in vain.

    After the funeral prayers, the body of Aqib was taken to a local cemetery in New Jersey where he was laid to rest.

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  • New York state to offer fully paid parental leave benefits to employees

    New York: Governor Kathy Hochul has launched a nation-leading initiative to offer fully paid parental leave benefits to New York State employees.

    Over 10,000 unrepresented State employees will be eligible to receive 12 weeks of fully paid leaves.

    The Governor announced in a policy bulletin that more than 10,000 unrepresented State employees will be eligible to receive 12 weeks of fully paid leave to use for bonding with a newborn, fostered, or adopted child, according to details posted on Governor.NY.gov..

    The majority of employees will be able to take leave starting today.

    “The dedicated New Yorkers who keep our state moving should not be forced to choose between a paycheck and caring for their child, and this policy will establish New York State as a model for helping working families,” Governor Hochul said.

     “My administration is committed to giving our public servants the support they need because it’s not only good for their families, it’s good policy.”

    Despite the well-documented positive benefits of paid parental leave to maternal and infant health, as well as family economic security and workforce retention, the United States is the only developed country in the world without a national paid parental leave policy. New parents and caregivers depend on a patchwork of various federal, state, and local leave policies, in addition to any employer-sponsored benefits.

    Governor Hochul first announced his initiative as part of her 2023 State of the State.

    The Office of Employee Relations (OER) and the Department of Civil Service have since worked to establish the program and make it available for unrepresented State workers.

    Under the policy issued today, all unrepresented executive branch employees who work full-time or who work at least 50 percent part-time are eligible for this benefit, with eligibility beginning on their first day of service.

    OER will continue to engage State unions on extending this benefit to their employees through collective bargaining.

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  • UNSC president hosts reception in honor of Pakistani-origin student for her fundraising efforts

    New York: The President of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Vanessa Fraser hosted a reception in honor of Ariana Akram, a student activist of Pakistani origin, in recognition of her fundraising efforts for the flood victims at home.

    The event held in at Pakistan House in Manhattan, New York.

    On this occasion, in a conversation with the media, Ariana Akram said that the post-flood destructive situation in Pakistan caused her a huge pain, and she began fund raising efforts.

    “In order to help the brothers and sisters who are in trouble, I collected 56 thousand dollars and I am very happy that I gave a part of this fund to the representatives of the Malta government and the rest to the flood relief fund of the Prime Minister of Pakistan,” she said.

    Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Munir Akram and diplomatic officers were also present in the ceremony.

    Addressing the participants, Munir Akram said that he is proud of what Ariana Akram has done for her Pakistani brothers and sisters and she is also a beacon for the youth.

    On this occasion, Vanessa Fraser, briefed the participants regarding the construction of houses by Malta in the flood-affected districts of Pakistan.

    While the Ambassador of Malta expressed her thoughts for Ariana Akram, she said that Ariana is not only an intelligent and talented student, but also a dynamic social worker who immediately did everything possible to help her countrymen.

    At the end of the ceremony, the Ambassador of Malta presented a certificate of appreciation to Ariana Akram, a Pakistani student, and also expressed his best wishes for her bright future.

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