PIA NEWS VOL.

Issue 26

PIA News
Vol.4

17 th Dec 2014
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A GRIEF STRICKEN COMMUNITY

PASSION, INTEGRITY & APNAPAN

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This is officially our 86 issue

since 2011 and throughout all
these years I have ensured that
you receive it on Sunday or
Monday punctually despite when
there was a need to disseminate
something urgent we tried to
rather use social media than
sending emails to subscribers.
This issue was also supposed to
be the last issue of the year and I
would have expected it to be an
issue filled with our achievements
and good news, yet I was wrong.
For last two days I am
overwhelmed with messages of
support and condolences from
various parts of the country that I
call my second home.

Candle light vigils

across Australia
We are deeply shocked at the
news of Sydney Seige which cost
us three lives and thankfully
diverted what could be another
fierce campaign against Islam.
Thanks to all those who stood up
showing the support to Muslim
communities. #Illridewithyou is
now not just a hashtag but a
phenomenon that has spread
across the world to show
solidarity with Muslim community
and how Australians stand by
each other.
As soon as the Sydney siege was

over the next morning WA Police

ensured that the community
organisations are aware that the
Police is more vigilant and running
extra patrols around mosques and
Islamic schools. They also offered
us contact numbers in case if a
member wants to make a
complain which is highly
appreciated. Hon. Alannah Mc
Tiernan also contacted us to
assure of any support that we
may require at a difficult time.
However, what happened
yesterday in Pakistan is beyond
any understanding for a common
man and the way young kids were
butchered by the TERRORISTS
(Pls. stop referring to them as
Pakistani Talibans). Terrorists

Pakistanis in Australia Inc. is an incorporated group to support students and migrants in their settlement and to initiate projects in
Australia and Pakistan that promote mutual collaboration between two countries and promote a positive image of Pakistan and
Australia.

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have neither any religion nor affiliation with any country. They are just there to tell us that evil does exist.
Since morning community members in Perth have been calling us to ask how we can support each other at this
time and grieve with each other. The Group has therefore decided to organize a candle light vigil on 19th
December at Ozone Reserve, 1 Adelaide Terrace in the City of Perth and the WA Police has been notified after
the approval from city of Perth who have been very kind to offer us the venue.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA:

HIGH COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN IN CANBERRA

A condolence book has been opened at the High Commission for Pakistan for the victims , mostly children,
who died in the terrorists attacks at Army Public School Peshawar. The timing of the Condolence book signing
are:
Wednesday December 17, 2014 : 14:30-1630
Thursday December 18, 2014 : 10:00-12:00

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SYDNEY

Venue To be announced

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VICTORIA
CANDLE LIGHT**
19th DEC at 6 pm Treasury Gardens, 2 -18 Spring Street, East Melbourne Vic 3002 under the guidance of Maulana
Abul Qasim Rizvi Shahab
INTERFAITH MEMORIAL SERVICE IN PERTH
An inter faith memorial service was arranged at Wesley Church tonight for victims
and survivors of #Sydneyseige which was attended by leaders and members from
different religious faith. PIA was represented by members and flowers were left at
the church by the group.
FINAL WORD
Till Monday we were sending greeting cards to our patrons which have now
stopped. We are also in receipts of best wishes for New Year from our friends and will include them in our next
issue. One hopes that when we meet again in New Year 2015 it is a better year for all of us. On behalf of the
members best wishes to all of you Stay safe and be vigilant .