Oslo (Exclusive Report) Pakistan Union Norway, the leading Norwegian Pakistani organisation celebrates Pakistan’s Independence in Norway. The graceful ceremony in connection with 71st Pakistan’s Independence was held at Lorenskog town near Oslo, the capital city during last weekend. The ceremony was addressed by Norway’s Culture Minister Trine Skei Grande, Chairman Pakistan Union Norway Ch Qamar Iqbal, High Sherif of Greater Manchester Dr Robina Shah, Barrister Sibghatullah Kadri QC, Members of Norwegian Parliament Abid Q.Raja and Mudassar Kaboor, Community Welfare Attaché’ of Embassy of Pakistan in Norway Khalid Mahmood and as…
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PUN’s Chairman Ch Qamar Iqbal meets Mayor of Oslo, the capital
Oslo (PR) Chairman Pakistan Union Norway (PUN) Chaudhary Qamar Iqbal met Ms Marianne Borgen, the Mayor of Oslo, the capital city of Norway. During the conversation, Ch Qamar Iqbal informed mayor of Oslo about activities of Pakistan Union Norway and invited her to participate in Union’s annual program to be held in connection with Pakistan’s Independence on 25th August 2018 at Lorenskog town closest to the capital city. It is important to mention that Pakistan Union Norway’s annual program would be attended by a number of people from various walks of…
Read MorePakistan Independence Day Celebration in Estonia 2018
Pakistan got its independence on 14thAugust 1947 from British Raj after partition of British India. Pakistan Independence day was organized and celebrated by Pakistani community in Tallinn on 14thAugust 2018. Community includes students, employees, business community gathers at town hall square along with their couples and children to cherish their country’s 72ndbirthday celebration. Everyone was carrying Pakistani flags and wearing colorful traditional clothes to enjoy their day as festival. Program started at 18:30 with playing Pakistan National Anthem at the center of Town hall square. Pakistanis pay tribute to their…
Read MoreKadafi returns Norway with a painful heart and wounded body
Oslo (Bureau Report) The prominent Norwegian Pakistani Journalist Mr Kadafi Zaman who had remained in police detention for four days from 13th July to 16th July 2018, has returned back to Norway Thursday’s evening. An article published on Norway’s TV-2 website reported, Kadafi says, “I will never forget Friday, July 13, 2018, the worst day so far in my life”. He was arrested on 13th July at the time when thousands of workers of Muslims League Nawaz group from Gujrat district wanted to travel to Lahore in order to support their…
Read MoreThe Norwegian Journalist Kadafi Zaman in detention for third consecutive day in Pakistan
Oslo (Bureau Report) The Norwegian Journalist of Pakistani origin Kadafi Zaman who was arrested on 13 July is still in detention in civil-line police station in Gujrat in Pakistan. He was arrested on Friday during media coverage of a crowd of supporters of Nawaz Sharif, the leader of former ruling party (PML-N) at Chinab bridge in Gujrat city. The former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Marrium Nawaz were held by Pakistani security forces on their arrival in Lahore from London on Friday’s evening. They are accused of exploitation…
Read MoreA Norwegian Pakistani Organization to launch a professional training program for disable youth in Pakistan
Oslo (Bureau Report) A Norwegian Pakistani Welfare Organization would launch a professional training program for disable youth in Pakistan. Norwegian Pakistani head of the organization “SCOON” Mr Shahid Jamil while addressing a charity dinner in Oslo, the capital city said, “The disable youth empowerment program will be started in third quarter of this year.” Prominent Pakistani Film director Syed Noor was chief guest of the gathering which was attended by a number of the Norwegian Pakistani people from different walks of life. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Norway Ms Riffat Masood was…
Read MoreLahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) setups legal aid committee for issues of Overseas Pakistanis
Oslo (PR) Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA), the largest lawyers’ group in Punjab has setup a legal aid committee handlding problems related to overseas Pakistanis. Mohammad Azmat Farooq Advocate who advisor of Pakistan Union Norway (PUN), has been nominated as chairman of the committee. Kashif Farooq Advocate and Zeeshan Akhtar Advocate will assist him respectively as co-chairman and member of the bar’s committee. Chairman Pakistan Union Norway (PUN), Chaudhary Qamar Iqbal had appointed Azmat Farooq Advocate as union legal advisor last month in order to provide legal assistance to the…
Read MoreLeading Muslim philosopher and Pakistan’s national poet Muhammad Iqbal commemorated in Turkey
ANKARA, 21 April 2018: The 80thdeath anniversary of the national poet of Pakistan and great Muslim philosopher of the twentieth century Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal was commemorated in Ankara. Sebilurreshad magazine and Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thought Association organized a panel discussion in the National Library of Turkey. Welcoming the guests, Chief Editor, Sebilurreshad Mr. Fatih Bayhan, informed that Mehmet Akif Ersoy, who was also the writer of Turkey’s national anthem, founded his magazine in 1908. He said the people of Turkey hold Muhammad Iqbal in high esteem and his magazine…
Read MorePakistan Union Norway appoints a legal advisor for Overseas Pakistanis
Chairman’s Pakistan Union Norway Chaudhary Qamar Iqbal has appointed a prominent lawyer in Pakistan in order to provide legal assistance to the overseas Pakistanis in Pakistan. According to the notification of Pakistan Union Norway, Chaudhary Muhammad Azmat Farooq Advocate High Court will look after all the legal matters related to the Overseas Pakistani in Pakistan. Azmat Farooq is an expert and a researcher in Civil, Revenue and Muslim personal laws having deep understanding of the legitimate concerns of overseas Pakistanis. A Press Release issued said, keeping in view of problems…
Read MoreThe eminent Norwegian Pakistani businessman Raja Nasir Hussain praised for pulling Foreign Investment to Pakistan
Oslo (Bureau Report) The renowned Norwegian Pakistani businessman, Raja Nasir Hussain, was highly appreciated for his significant role in the enhancement of bilateral economic and trade ties specifically in the growth of Norwegian investment in Pakistan. Besides looking after his personal business, the Managing Director of various companies based in Norway, including the international company Endow Invest. Raja has been working for better business ties between Pakistan and Norway for three decades including last seven-year’s services as Honorary Investment Counsellor of Pakistan to Norway. Presenting an exceptional certificate in…
Read MoreA Pakistani Organisation presents a special award to a young Norwegian philanthropist for her noteworthy humanitarian work
Oslo (Bureau Report) A Norway based prestigious Pakistani welfare organisation has presented its annual award to one of the youngest Norwegian philanthropist for her noteworthy humanitarian works for the Syrian refugees in Europe. The 18 year old Ms Andrea Hoff Haga who is currently studying at third year of higher secondary school in Norway, has been involved in the humanitarian work including volunteer services to the Syria refugees in Norway and Greece in the recent years. The distinct award of Islamabad-Rawalpindi Welfare Soceity Norway (IRWS) was handed over to her at a…
Read MoreNorwegian Pakistanis say no to a proposed ban on cousin’s marriage in Norway
Oslo (Bureau Report) More than 30 immigrant organizations with Pakistani background held a meeting last week in order to oppose a proposed ban on cousin’s marriage in Norway. The participants discussed the proposal and jointly opposed the ban on marriage between cousins. Early this year, the progress party of Norway (FrP), on of the allied party in the sitting government of Norway proposed the ban on cousin’s marriage in the country. Answering to this proposal, the participants of the gathering expressed their concerns over the proposed ban and said, choice…
Read MoreNational Day of Pakistan Celebrated in Turkey
ANKARA: 23 March 2018: The National Day of Pakistan was celebrated in Ankara at an impressive ceremony at Pakistan Embassy in Ankara today. The Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkey, Mr. Muhammad Syrus Sajjad Qazi, raised the Pakistan flag to the tune of the National Anthem in presence of the Pakistani community, Pakistani students studying in Turkish Universities and Embassy officials and their families. The messages of the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan were read out on the occasion. Students of Pakistan Embassy School (PEISG) in Ankara presented national songs.…
Read MorePakistan’s Flag hoisting Ceremony at Pak’s Embassy in Poland
Report by Yasir Aziz A formal ceremony to commemorate ‘Pakistan day’ was held at Pakistan’s Embassy in Warsaw, Poland on Friday. The ceremony was largely attended by Pakistani community living in Warsaw and other cities of Poland. The Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Poland Mr Shafqat Ali Khan welcomed Pakistani community at Embassy premises. The ceremony included flag hoisting, recitation of messages from President and Prime Minister of Pakistan, was followed by a graceful reception with the traditional Pakistani cuisine. …
Read MorePakistan Food Festival celebrated in Ankara, Turkey
ANKARA (PR), 21 March 2018: As part of the national day celebrations of Pakistan, the Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara is organizing “Pakistan Food Festival” where a variety of dishes of Pakistani cuisine are being presented to guests. The festival is organized in collaboration with Sheraton Ankara Hotel & Convention Centre from 21-22 March 2018. With its simplicity yet mouthwatering tastes, the popular and tasty Pakistani dishes like Biryani, Mutton Karahi, Chicken Karachi, Chicken Kebab, and snacks like Samosa, Pakora, Dahi Phulkiyaan, etc. as well as desserts like Carrot Halva,…
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