by Rida Ahmed There I was a few days back at the WACA with my Australian friends and my very amazing (if I say so myself) “Boom Boom Afridi” poster. These friends of mine aren’t very much interested in cricket… then again, how many Australian teenagers are? So I took on the role of explainingRead More
Australia
AUSTRALIA DAY PEOPLE’S MARCH ON 26 JAN 2010
Australia observes 26 Jan each year as AUSTRALIA DAY because Captain Cook landed on Australian continent on this day. The day is declared a public holiday all over Australia. Traditionally Australia Day is celebrated by holding parades and People’s March in all major cities. These parades are normally known as Australia Day People’s March.Read More
Pakistanis in Australia
By : Sohail Amjad Melbourne. Migration People from Pakistan have been in Australia since the 1860s. Many came from the southern region of Baluchistan. Some lived in central Australia, working as camel drivers, trainers and breeders, wool and water carriers, hawkers and mail carriers. ‘Afghan’ hawkers, including people from what is today Pakistan, were commonlyRead More