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  • Fundraising for Dr. Asif Mehmood, Congress Candidate from California

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    A fundraising program was held at Yonkers, New York, for the Congress candidate from California, Dr. Asif Mehmood. The event was hosted by Haji Younas Tahir, while PPP USA President Muhammad Khalid Awan was the sponsor of the fundraising program.

    A large number of Pakistani Americans gathered at the residence of Haji Younas Tahir. The program started with the recitation of the Holy Quran.

    While addressing the participants, PPP USA President Muhammad Khalid Awan said that it is a big decision for the Pakistani community that there is someone who will take our voice to the House.

    Dr. Asif Mehmood said that 18 years ago, Benazir Bhutto predicted that I would be The Leader of the City of Los Angeles. He said that Pakistanis-Americans are well-aware of the importance of their country.

    The host of the fundraising program Haji Younas Tahir thanked people for attending the event and said that we should support the candidates of the Pakistani-American Community so that the Pakistani American community can be as strong as possible in the United States.

    Program participants also gave checks for the support of Dr. Asif Mehmood.

  • Mega Toy Distribution Program at Nassau County.

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    Toys for Eid organized the event of Mega Toy Distribution Program in Nassau County, New York jointly by ICNA Relief and Hamza Mosque. It is the third event of its kind in Nassau County. Similar events have been held in the Bronx and Brooklyn before to double the joy of children’s Eid festivities.

    Toys for Eid organized the event of Mega Toy Distribution Program in Nassau County, New York. It is the third event of its kind in Nassau County, organized jointly by ICNA Relief and Masjid Hamza, and hosted by Toys for Eid. Similar events have been held in the Bronx and Brooklyn before to double the joy of children’s Eid festivities.

    Addressing the participants, Hamza Chaudhry of Toys for Eid mentioned that under this program, toys would also be distributed among ill children. He further said that on the occasion of Eid we want to add happiness to all those who are deserving.

    Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive, was the special guest at the event. Safwad Ahmed and Miss Rohi from Hamza Mosque thanked Hamza Chaudhary for this great event and congratulated him for sharing the joys of Eid with several people.

    More than five thousand toys were distributed among children through the program. During the event, meal boxes and free ice-creams also distributed. Special arrangements were also made for face painting for children. Luxury cars like Mercedes Rolls Royce and sports cars were also the center of attention.

    People from all age groups enjoyed the event.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Hempstead Town Administration and PACOLI host Party for Eid Celebrations.

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    Pakistani- Americans Community of Long Island (PACOLI) and Hempstead Town Administration in Long Island organized the Eid party for the Muslim community at Hempstead Town Hall.

    Town Supervisor Don Clavin, US officials along with several Pakistani Americans attended the event. The event began with the recitation of Holy verses from the Quran and was hosted by the Executive Director of Hempstead Town, Zahid Syed.

    The national anthems of Pakistan and America were also sung at the event.

    Azra Dar, President of PACOLI thanked Hempstead Administration for the wonderful event. She said that Eid is the event that we as Muslims celebrate with great enthusiasm.

    Town Supervisor, Don Clavin highlighted the importance of each community. He said that it is our mission to make sure the representation of each community, especially South Asians in every aspect.

    US officials regard Muslims as an important part of society and it is an honor for us to be with Muslims at their religious events.

    At the event, the founder of PACOLI, Bashir Qamar was awarded a citation for his services to the society.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Pakistan’s first hand-drawn film selected for Annecy Animation Festival 2022

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    According to The Nation, Pakistan’s first hand-drawn film, The Glassworker, is one of eight feature films from around the world chosen for the Work In Progress category at France s Annecy International Animation Festival 2022.

    The Glassworker, which is made by Usman Riaz’s Mano Animation Studios, is an original story of young Vincent and his father Tomas, who run the country’s best glass workshop and find their lives upended by the impending war.

    The Glassworker stands alongside some of the recent top animated movies such as Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse, Klaus, and How to Train Your Dragon 2.

    It’s been described as a project full of surprises that encourage diversity in animation. Mano Animation has built a collaboration network that extends to Malaysia, the Philippines, Japan, Peru, Argentina, the USA, and the UK.

    The feature film director, Usman Riaz, claimed, “It is an honor to represent Pakistan at Annecy 2022. Only 8 exceptional feature films are selected from all over the world for Annecy’s ‘Work in Progress.”

    “To have our first feature film, The Glassworker, on the same stage like so many incredible and inspiring animated films that have come before us is genuinely humbling,” concluded Usman Riaz.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Amin Ghani’s elder brother, Liaquat Ali passed away.

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    The prominent Social Figure of the Pakistani Community Amin Ghani’s elder brother Liaquat Ali passed away. He was 67. He had been suffering from cancer for some time.

    His funeral prayers will likely be offered at Miki Mosque, and he will `be buried later.

  • NY recommends indoor masking in ‘high risk’ counties

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    According to Fox 5 New York, the New York State Department of Health announced Friday that people living in counties that are considered “high risk” for transmission of the coronavirus should return to wearing masks indoors as a surge of infections continues statewide.

    “In accordance with guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we recommend that all New Yorkers in high-risk COVID-19 counties and all New Yorkers at risk of severe disease wear a mask in public indoor places, regardless of vaccination status,” State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett said in a statement. “These public health measures, as well as ensuring proper air ventilation when gathering, will help reduce COVID-19 transmission in communities and lower the risk of serious illness and hospitalization for individuals.”

    The CDC has designated 45 counties in New York as high-risk, including Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam, Orange, and Ulster counties.

    Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island are all considered medium-risk counties, while Bronx County is the only county in the state considered low-risk.

    State health officials say the surge of cases is being driven by the BA.2 sub variant of the coronavirus, which makes up for over 50% of new cases.

    On Thursday, President Joe Biden appealed to world leaders at a COVID-19 summit to reenergize a lagging international commitment to attacking the virus as he led the U.S. in marking the “tragic milestone” of 1 million deaths in America.

  • Managers fired from Twitter amid Musk buyout turmoil

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    According to the Associated Press (AP News), Twitter fired two of its top managers Thursday, the latest sign of internal turmoil amid Tesla billionaire Elon Musk’s planned buyout of the company. One Twitter general manager, Kayvon Beykpour, is leaving after 7 years.

    In a series of tweets, Beykpour said, CEO Parag Agrawal “asked me to leave after letting me know that he wants to take the team in a different direction.”

    According to a tweet that has since been deleted, Bruce Falck, Twitter’s revenue and product lead, was also fired. His Twitter bio now says “unemployed.”

    “I dedicate this Tweet to those engineers and thank you ALL for the opportunity to serve alongside you. It’s been awesome. There is a lot more to do so get back to work, I can’t wait to see what you build,” Falck tweeted.

    Twitter confirmed both departures and said the company is pausing most hiring except for business-critical roles.

    In addition, it said in a statement, “we are pulling back on non-labor costs to ensure we are being responsible and efficient.”

    Beykpour was the general manager of consumer Twitter, leading design, research, product, engineering, and customer service and operations teams, according to his Twitter bio. A co-founder of the live-streaming app Periscope, Beykpour joined Twitter when the social media company bought his startup in 2015.

    “I hope and expect that Twitter’s best days are still ahead of it. Twitter is one of the most important, unique, and impactful products in the world. With the right nurturing and stewardship, that impact will only grow,” he said on Twitter.

    Beykpour did not immediately respond to a message for comment.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • New York: Riaz Rafi’s artwork exhibited at the Consulate General of Pakistan office.

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    Consulate General of Pakistan organized the exhibition of renowned Pakistani Artist Riaz Rafi in New York, where members of Pakistani-Americans admired the work of Karachi artist Riaz Rafi. The ceremony began with the recitation of the verses from the Holy Quran.

    Ayesha Ali, Pakistan’s Consul General in New York, praised Riaz Rafi’s work. She said that it was a matter of pride to hold such events, to bring a positive image of Pakistan to the world.

    Artist Riaz Rafi termed such events as a vital means of introducing Pakistani artists to the world. He further said that art is the language of any artist through which they speak, and such events should be held frequently to promote a softer image of Pakistan.

    The Pakistani community members participated in the exhibition, admired his work, and took pictures with him.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Pakistan has not approved resignation of his UN envoy Munir Akram.

    The Permanent representative of Pakistan to united Nation Munir Akram Resigns but his resignation has not accepted so far, and it seems that Govt. has difficult to find better and experienced diplomat for UN.

    According to source, Pakistan’s new Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto is likely to visit America and Mr. Akram is directed to continue his services unless completion of Bilawal’s visit.

    In recent days, Pakistan’s former envoy to the United Nations Munir Ikram has formally resigned with the change of government in Pakistan, But his resignation has not been approved and he is working on his position.

    Munir Ikram was appointed permanent representative by the previous Pakistan government (Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf) on a two-year contract.

    It is a condition of the ambassador whoever nominated on contract, they have to resign with the change of government and it depends on the new government either it accepts the resignation or not.

    Former Leading Ambassador Jamshed Marker served as Pakistan’s ambassador to the United Nations for 25 years, but he always used to resign with the change of government.

    Munir Akram is considered one of the most capable ambassadors after Jamshed Marker and holds a prominent position among ambassadors around the world. The United Nations body itself has been using his services

    Mr. Munir has many landmark achievements during his tenure but preventing India to becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council, for which he has sided with many members, including Italy.

    In addition, he has recently played a historic role in the United Nations regarding Islamophobia, If newly government doesn’t approve his resignation and direct him to continue his services as permanent representative it would better for Pakistan.

    Ambassador Akram previously served as Pakistan’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York for six years between 2002 and 2008, after serving as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva for seven years from 1995 to 2002.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • BTS unveils schedule for upcoming Album ‘Proof’, plans a Mystery Release

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    According to APP News, record-breaking South Korean group BTS has finally unveiled the most awaited schedule of their new album ‘Proof’ along with a surprise disclosure of the lead single title named ‘Yet To Come’.

    Globally acclaimed music group of seven talented artists BTS has always delivered energetic yet inspiring songs for their fans and now they have prepared a special anthology album which is set to release on June 10, 2022, as their 9th-anniversary special.

    To maximize the excitement for their fans, BTS has just dropped the schedule for their album proof according to which the month of May will be filled with the blast of non-stop music and fun.

    According to the official Twitter handle of music agency Big Hit, the detailed schedule of the Proof album will roll out from May 09, 2022. The official ‘Track List’ will be released between May 09 and May 11. The Concept Photo reveals of ‘Proof’ & ‘Door’ will be held between May 28 & June 02.

    On top of that the official MV teaser of the lead single ‘Yet To Come’ will be on-aired on June 08 while the official music video will hit the screens on June 10.

    Along with this, fans will be able to witness a special ‘Mystery Release’ on June 07, 2022.

    According to BTS, their new album is proof of their hard work & the strong bond between the group and their fans which has made possible all the unlimited achievements and success till now.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • VOSA 2022-05-11 10:11:03

    Bill Gates says he has COVID, experiencing mild symptoms

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    According to Associated Press (AP), Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.

    The billionaire philanthropist said he will isolate himself until he is again healthy.

    “I’m fortunate to be vaccinated and boosted and have access to testing and great medical care,” Gates wrote.

    Bill Gates has been a vocal proponent of pandemic mitigation measures, specifical access to vaccines and medication for poorer countries.

    The Gates Foundation in October said it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drug maker Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill for lower-income countries.

  • Warhol’s ‘Marilyn’ auction nabs $195M; most for US artist

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    According to Associated Press (AP), Andy Warhol’s “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn” sold for a cool $195 million on Monday, making the iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe the most expensive work by a U.S. artist ever sold at auction.

    The 1964 silkscreen image shows Monroe in vibrant close-up, hair yellow, eye shadow blue, and lips red, on a rich blue background. It’s also the most expensive piece from the 20th century ever auctioned, according to Christie’s auction house in New York, where the sale took place.

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    The Warhol sale unseated the previous record holder and another modern master, Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose 1982 painting “Untitled” of a skull-like face sold for a record $110.5 million at Sotheby’s in 2017.

    Christie’s said an unnamed buyer made the purchase Monday night. When the auction was announced earlier this year, they estimated it could go for as much as $200 million.

    “It’s an amazing price,” said Alex Rotter, chairman of Christie’s 20th and 21st-century art department. “Let it sink in, it’s quite something.”

    “This is where we wanted to be, clearly,” said Guillaume Cerutti, CEO of Christie’s. “It proves we are in a very resilient art market.”

    The proceeds of the sale will go to the Thomas and Doris Ammann Foundation Zurich, which put the painting up for auction. The foundation aims to help children with health care and educational programs.

    Warhol created more than one image of Monroe; this particular painting has been exhibited in museums around the world.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Press conference at the inauguration of Hijabi Queens Mural.

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    Pakistani American Youth hosted the Press Conference on the inauguration of 30 feet long and 50 feet wide Hijabi Queens Mural at the intersection of Coney Island, known as little Pakistan at Brooklyn.

    Member of Pakistani Americans Youth Society, Kashif Hussain, owner of Hijabi Queens Mural Farzeen Hussain Wasti, Asad Wasti, founder of Hijabi Queens NFT collection, Karter Zaher and his wife Dua Alhawamdeh, Pakistani Consul General in New York Ayesha Ali, NYPD detective and PALS President Rohail Khalid, and others took part in the event.

    Consul General Ayesha Ali highlights the Hijab controversy in Karnataka, India. Kashif Hussain said that this is the best to inaugurate the wall as the world celebrates Mother’s Day.

    Karter Zahir and his wife Dua Alhawamdeh said that  Islamophobia still exists in society, and projects like Hijabi Queen Mural are the best way out of Islamophobia and towards a brighter future for Muslims.

    Farzeen Hussain Wasti said that this mural is a tribute to Muslim women wearing Hijab. She said that the wall speaks to the Islamophobic sentiment in the society, and the Hijabi women are an essential part of the society.

    In Press Conference, Rohail Kahlid said that wall art is the best way to highlight the importance of the Hijab. He said that Islamic sisters wearing Hijab are our pride.

    The reason to build the Hijabi Queen Mural is to support and give courage to the women who prefer to wear Hijab and represent their religion, culture, and beliefs.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Huntington Town Celebrated Eid with Muslim Community.

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    Huntington Town administration hosted Eid-ul-Fitr Party for the first time in Huntington Town Hall, Long Island.

    Republican Party Chairman Thomas M. McNally, Town Supervisor Ed Smyth, and the Social and business personality of the Pakistani Community, Nadeem Wamiq, joined the event along with the Pakistani and Muslim Communities.

    The event began with the recitation of the Holy Quran.

    Nadeem Wamiq congratulated the Muslim community on Eid and thanked the town administration for organizing the event for the first time.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Muslim Community Organized Grand Eid Gala Dinner at NJ.

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    The Muslim community has organized a grand Eid gala dinner in New Jersey. Several Pakistanis, Muslims, non-Muslim communities, US Officials, elected members, and the Pakistani Consul General in New York, Ayesha Ali also took part in the Eid Gala.

    The night full of colors and happiness began with the national anthems of Pakistan and America. Young women had a competition for having the most beautiful dress and gave out gifts among the attendees. The Gala overflowed with colors, waves of laughter, and delicious feasts, where people greeted each other.

    Guests of the Eid gala expressed their feelings and said that the event was unique as there were people of different races, religions, cultures, and languages.

    Ayesha Ali said that she is proud to be a part of this Eid gala and wishes everyone, Eid Mubarak. Attendees of the dinner appreciate the event while talking to the VOSA TV. These events work as a bridge between the Pakistani community, Muslim communities, and other nations.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Unveiling of the “Hijabi Queens Mural” in Brooklyn

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    Pakistani American Youth Society (PAYS) announce the unveiling of the Hijabi Queens Mural in Brooklyn on 8th May 2022.

    PAYS organizer and public advocate, Kashif Hussain, the owner of the Hijabi Queens Mural Farzeen Hussain Wasti & Asad Wasti, Mural Artist Natasha May Platt, and the founders of Hijabi Queens NFT Collection Karter Zaher & Doaa Alhawamdeh will be unveiling the Hijabi Queens Mural.

    The Hijabi Queens Mural is approximately 50 feet wide and stands 30 feet tall at the intersection of Coney Island Avenue, in an area known as “Little Pakistan” in the borough of Brooklyn, NYC. For decades women in hijab have been misrepresented and often fell victim to hate crimes.

    This majestic mural is an important milestone to empower women, especially those who practice head covering so that they feel more confident and powerful. This mural is dedicated to all young women who are part of an extremely diverse city and display their identity through means of clothing, language, faith, and heritage.

    Elected officials and community leaders are also invited to speak and will be available for interviews.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Pakistani-Americans offer their condolence to Ahsan Chughtai over his father’s demise.

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    A prominent figure in the Pakistani-Americans and the senior advisor to NYC, Ahsan Chughtai, father, passed away yesterday in Pakistan.

    The Pakistani-Americans have expressed their deep sorrow and grief over the demise of the father of Ahsan Chughtai, a prominent figure in the Pakistani Community.

    Pakistani Consul General in New York Ayesha Ali, several American officials, and members of the Pakistani community arrived at Ahsan Chughtai’s office in Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, to express their condolences on the death of their father.

    They prayed for his forgiveness and higher ranks in Jannah.

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  • Ahsan Chughtai’s father, Shafqat Munir Chughtai, passed away in Pakistan.

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    A prominent figure of Pakistani-Americans in New York and senior advisor of NYC Mayor, Ahsan Chughtai’s father, Shafqat Munir Chughtai, passed away in Faisalabad, Pakistan.

    Shafqat Munir Chughtai was not well for a long time and lived with his sister in Faisalabad. On Wednesday, his health deteriorated, and haven’t been able to survive. He is survived by a widow, two sons, and a daughter.

    Shafqat Munir Chughtai had migrated to Pakistan about ten years ago and settled there, and living a retired life in Pakistan for some time.

    His funeral prayers will be offered in Pakistan, after which he will bury in the local cemetery.

    Leading figures of the Pakistani American Community have expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of Shafqat Chughtai and prayed that Allah Almighty bestow upon the deceased the highest of His mercy.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • WhatsApp allows users to add up to 32 people to one voice call

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    According to the International Pakistan, WhatsApp has introduced another feature, allowing users to add up to 32 people at a time to one voice call.

    The Meta-owned messaging app made the announcement in a tweet, stating: “Now you can put 32 of your favorite people in ONE voice call”. “Sharing good news with your whole family means hearing all the joy and laughter in one easy call,” it added.

    This new capability is included in the update version 22.8.80, which is 109.7MB in size for iOS devices. Android users will get a similar upgrade with these additional features in the near future, but it will not be available on the windows or desktop versions.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • US police announces award for Pakistani man for saving citizen’s life

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    According to the Sunshine News, local police in the US state of California have decided to award Bilal Shahid, a young Pakistani,  for saving a life of a 72-year-old elderly citizen.

    According to reports, the elderly citizen Billy Kiyabu, who is a resident of Livermore, fell on the sidewalk and fainted. Bilal, who was passing by along with his family, decided to stop the car and rushed towards the man to help him. The senior citizen was facing trouble breathing, after which Bilal called the helpline for a medical emergency. During the call, the officer asked the Pakistani citizen to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

    Photo Courtesy: Pipa News

    However, Bilal was unaware of the method so he followed the instructions on the call. In a short period of time, medical help arrived. The officer informed that due to the CPR, the Pakistani man was able to restore his pulse and ended up saving his life.

    The family of the 72-year-old searched the Pakistani man on social media and sent him gifts and a thanked him for providing help at the moment.

    Photo Courtesy: Pipa News

    Talking to Geo.tv, Bilal said he can’t express how he feels after saving a human life.

    “Saving his life was an award for me,” he said.

    Meanwhile, the local police announced to award Bilal for his immediate help in saving a citizen’s life. The award ceremony will take place on May 9 at Livermore City Council. Bilal is also being praised by netizens for his actions.

  • ACMW organized a Chand Raat Festival at Coney Island Avenue.

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    American Council of Minority Women (ACMW) organized an Annual Chand Raat Festival for the Pakistani-Americans and Muslim community of New York at Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn.

    Consul General of Pakistan Ayesha Ali, US officials, members of different social organizations, and thousands of Pakistani-Americans attended the event with love and enthusiasm.

    The event organizer and chairperson of ACMW, Bazah Rohi, said that we have been hosting this event for the last fourteen years. However, all the social activities became limited due to the pandemic for the past two years, but now we successfully brought back smiles to the faces as people enjoyed the event.

    People from every group of age came to the event and said that such festivals are helpful to unite the community and are one of the best ways to teach our children about their culture.

    Clothes, jewelry, mehndi, toys, and other stalls were the center of attention from children and women.

    ACMW gave out gifts to women and children and gave citations to the people for their services to the community.

    ACMW chairperson Bazah Rohi in her message said Eid Mubarak to the Pakistani and Muslim communities and thanked people for making the event successful.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Pakistani-Americans staged a car rally in Imran Khan’s support.

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    Several Pakistani-American Youth participated in the car rally with great enthusiasm at the call of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Chairman Imran Khan on Chand Raat. The protest rally was staged by PTI New York leader Shahryar Khan, activists Waheed Butt, Moby Khan, Azhar Khan, Azhar Hussain, and Khayyam Shakir.

    The rally begins from JKF airport in Queens, passing through the area of little Pakistan, Coney Island Avenue, to Times Square. The rally participants held Pakistan and PTI flags and chanted slogans of Pakistan Zindabad and Imran Khan’s support.

    PTI New York leader Shahryar Khan termed the no-confidence motion against Imran Khan as the outcome of alleged foreign interference and said that baseless allegations have leveled up against our leader. He said that Imran Khan is the only leader who raised the nation’s voice against Islamophobia.

    PTI workers said that Imran Khan will always be our leader, and we will continue to support him till the end. They will defend him against the baseless allegations used by PMLN.

    Participants expressed their solidarity with Imran Khan and said that the time is not far when Imran Khan will come again in power with an overwhelming majority.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Progressive American Community Empowerment hosted an interfaith iftar dinner in New York.

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    New York City councilwoman Linda Lee, Consul General of Pakistan Ayesha Ali, various candidates for the primary election, social and business personalities of Pakistani-Americans, including the Sikh community, participated in the interfaith Iftar dinner hosted by PACE in the Queens, ​​New York.

    Speaking to the participants, Linda Lee, the special guest and the NYC Councilwoman from 23rd District, said that New York is a very diversely beautiful mosaic of different faiths, religions, and ethnic groups, where people of all nationalities, races, and religions not only live together but also participate in each other’s festivals which is the actual beauty of the city.Consul General Ayesha Ali also expressed her views, saying that it is not only the first time in the history of New York that many Pakistanis have been involved in the political system and administration here, but it is also an excellent example for our new generation.

    On this occasion, Saeed Hassan, the organizer of the event and head of PACE, said that we want Pakistanis to be more involved in the local system here.

    At the end of the event, Councilwoman Linda Lee presented citations to the PACE team in recognition of their community service.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Pakistan’s consulate honors distinguished Pakistani-Americans at an Iftar

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    Pakistani-Americans holding senior positions in public and elected offices were honored at an Iftar dinner hosted by Pakistan’s Consul General in New York, Ayesha Ali.

    The event was attended by New Jersey Assemblywoman Shama Haider, senior advisor to NYC Mayor, Ahsan Chughtai, Pakistani police officers serving in NYPD, and social, political, and business personalities of the Pakistani-American Community. The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran.

    Consul General Ayesha Ali said the number of Pakistani-Americans in public and elected offices continued to increase last year, while 2022 has been a year of “firsts”, among them, Ahsan Chughtai, senior advisor to New York City Mayor; Assemblywomen Shama Haider and Sadaf Jaffer, and Zahid Quraishi, the first US federal judge, and many others.

    Ayesha Ali called them “role models” for the next generation and thanked them for their contributions to filling the gap between Pak-US relations.

    The Consul General said a strong community was the real foundation of a strong Pakistan-US partnership. “I thank you for your service and for being the tremendous role models that you are. Thank you for all you do for Pakistan”, she added.

    Participants said that we should encourage our women to participate in political and social activities. We need to take appropriate steps to ensure the representation of Muslims especially the Pakistani community in the government.

    A special dua for the solidarity and integrity of Pakistan and the well-being of the people was offered at the end of the ceremony.

    Consul General thanked Assembly Women Shama Haider, Ahsan Chughtai, and others for attending the Iftar dinner.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Inspiring example of interfaith harmony at Khyber Pakhtunkhuwah.

    Tirah Valley,

    Sikh shopkeepers have been providing special relief in Ramazan and gain the blessings of Ramadhan, they also have been upholding the unique tradition during Ramadhan, reported News broadcaster.

    Against all odds, Sikh merchants and shopkeepers go for sale for the faithful’s and made an addition of dates to the list of non-profit items.

    A local merchant said they too earn the blessing of this holy month. Meanwhile on other side Muslim merchants went on a money-making business tactics every year during Ramadhan.

    The authorities also announced the Ramadhan relief package but the subsidized staff fail to meet quality products. Local administrations forms special teams to crack down on profiteers and hoarders but to no avail.

    Reportedly, the KP Sikh community keeps alive the old tradition of preparing iftar for Muslims observing the fast.

    A Muslim said the Sikhs community of Peshawar has been doing this every year for a long time moreover a volunteer said this is how they find inner peace. Sikh children take part in arrangements. This is such an inspiring example of interfaith harmony.

    A video clip from Tirah valley also update on the social media handle by the user in which visible a Sikh distributes Iftar goods among the believers.

    Another update on social media handle with a message that Sikh’s of Tirah Valley distributes Ramadhan package.

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  • Blast at University Of Karachi, claims 4 lives including 3 Chinese.

    Karachi,

    Explosion occurred in the premises of University of Karachi claim lives of four people including three Chinese nationals, while four other sustained serious injuries.

    According to the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), it was a suicide blast and was carried out by a burqa-clad woman.

    According to CCTV footage, explosion occurred at 1:52pm in a van near the Confucius Institute a Chinese language teaching center at University of Karachi. Following the blast, rescue and security agencies rushed to the blast site and cordoned off the areas and launch rescue operations.

     

    The deceased Chinese nationals have been identified as the director of the Confucius Institute Huang Guiping, Ding Mupeng, Chen Sai, and their Pakistani driver, Khalid.

    According to Police sources the van entered the University of Karachi from the Maskan gate of the university.

    Two injured have been identified as Chinese national Wang Yuqing and a security guard named Hamid. All of them were hospitalized and under treatment.

    Meanwhile, the bodies of the deceased have been shifted to Karachi’s Jinnah Hospital for an autopsy.

    The explosion was initially reported to have been caused by a gas cylinder. However, the police later said the blast could have been a suicide attack. Sources further added that the victims were returning to the Confucius Institute from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA).

    Pakistan Primer Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif expressed grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives.

     

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Halal Guide’s third annual drive-thru Iftar at Bay Area.

    New York,

    The third annual drive-thru Iftar organizes by Halal Guide in front of Darul Quran Mosque located at the Bay Area of ​​New York. Helping Hands, LA ESTACION, BBQ Nite, Shaheen, Kababjees and Ehsaas Foundation also team up in this event for attaining the blessings of Ramadhan.

    More than one thousand people benefited from Hot meals distributions at drive-thru Iftar, while the organizers said Halal Guide has been organizing Iftar for last three years.President of Masjid Dar-ul-Quran Shahid Mian thanked the participants and volunteers for accomplishment of drive-thru Iftar in collaboration with Halal Guide and others key participants.At-last the volunteers also thanked the Pakistani-American Muslim community for their generous participation.

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  • The blessings of Ramadhan at APAG Iftar dinner.

    New York,

    The blessing of Ramadhan and Iftar continues in New York with an delicious Iftar dinner organizes at American Pakistani Advocacy Group (APAG) Ali Rashid’s house.

    The Iftar Dinner attended by US officials, Deputy Consul General Nawab Adil Khan of the Pakistani Consulate in New York including a large number of people.

    The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Qur’an, followed to devotional offerings for the Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Up on him.

    We pray to Allah Almighty to accept our prayers and forgiveness in the blessed month of Ramadan, says Deputy Consul General Nawab Adil Khan.

    The US officials said we are with the Muslim community and the month of Ramadan gives us a chance to sort out inner flaws and rectify them.

    The participants thanked Ali Rashid for such a marvelous Iftar Dinner.At last Prayers were also offered while Ali Rashid thanked the distinguished guests for attending the Iftar dinner.

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  • Pakistani-American Renown Businessman Shahid Gondal 62 passes away.

    Dallas,

    A renown business figure and Pakistani-American Shahid Gondal passes away in Dallas in the age of 62.

    His human remains will bring to NY from Dallas and his burial will be held at New York Washington memorial cemetery.

    Earlier, Shahid Gondal travel Dallas to family meet up where he suffered severe heart attack. He was shifted to hospital but later he did not survived.

    Pakistani-American community prays for elevation and higest rank in hereafter.

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  • Hundred of dead fish shocks Bangana Tank authorities.

    Mumbai,

    A strange incident confuse the authorities at the Banganga Tank in Mumbai’s Malabar Hill area in India where Hundreds of fish were found floating dead.

    The cause of incident is yet to be ascertained, but it could be due to water pollution. The cleaning of the tank is is underway.

    According to HindustanTimes social media update,  the contractor cleaned the tank and told, four trucks of fish had to be removed.

    In a video it is also visible that some men sweeping the fish into a net with their hands.

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