Australian cricketer Shane Warne, one of the finest leg-spin bowlers of all time whose talent and personality transcended the sport, died aged 52 on Friday. Warne died from a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand, his family confirmed in a statement. “Shane was found unresponsive in his villa and despite the best efforts ofRead More
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Kashmir Solidarity Day observed in Melbourne
On 5th February Kashmir solidarity day is observed to show Pakistan’s support and unity with the people of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmiris and Pakistanis around the world also observe Kashmir Solidarity Day every year to extend moral support to people in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. The consulate of Pakistan in Melbourne organised an eventRead More
Pakistan Australia Association of Melbourne’s (PAAM) Meet & Greet dinner
The past two years have been toughest in recent history, due to the harsh health, economic, and social impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. Melbourne suffered the harshest restrictions on the planet and spent almost 18 months in restrictions. The past two years have been toughest in recent history, due to the harsh health, economic, andRead More
COVID-19: Pakistani Community Participation in Relief Efforts
High Commissioner, Mr. Babar Amin, held a Video-conference with the Pakistani diaspora from Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania today. It was part of the series of Video-conferences being held with the various segments of the Pakistani community in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Officers of the Pakistani High Commission,Read More
PIA will soon fly to Melbourne and Sydney
Abu Dhabi, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Etihad Airways (Etihad), the national airline of the UAE, and the flag carrier of Pakistan, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), have relaunched their codeshare partnership to provide their customers with greater access to both airlines’ trunk routes between the UAE and Pakistan, and on Etihad services across its global network.Read More
Pakistani Australian Marine Professionals
Senior Pakistani Marine academy recently formed a group – Pakistani Australian Marine Professional (PAMP) to bring all Pakistan Marine academy graduates together who are residing in Australia. The group’s launching ceremony was held on a Eid Milan Family get together on Sunday 9th June 2019. Consul General of Pakistan Hon. Abdul Majid Yousfani Sahib HonouredRead More
The Pakistani Consulate Office or the “Selected Pakistani Consulate Office?”
It may be news for many Pakistani origin residents living in Melbourne that a consulate office in Melbourne is operational whose purpose includes providing visa services to people of the Pakistani community living in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania. However, the reality is very different. Since its official inaugural opening ceremony that was held inRead More
Is Multiculturalism ruining Australia?
Carrie Hou Can white lgbtq/allies who haven’t stepped a foot into Western Sydney once and are saying ‘multiculturalism is ruining Australia because of the high No turn out‘ sit the f**k down? If you didn’t do ANY campaigning in Western Sydney for the yes vote – also do me the favour. Stop blaming multiculturalism. You’reRead More
Pakistani national killed near Canberra
A Pakistani student, Zeeshan Akbar was killed in Queanbeyan, a small northern town of NSW near Canberra. The 29-year-old, Zeeshan Akbar, was found with multiple stab wounds late Thursday after allegedly being attacked by two boys, aged 15 and 16. The two teens were arrested after being chased by New South Wales state police into the AustralianRead More
Australian High Commissioner in Pakistan Margaret Adamson attended a lunch with Pakistani Community in Melbourne
Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Margaret Adamson attended a lunch hosted by Pakistan Australia Association of Melbourne (PAAM) on Friday 31st March. The president of PAAM Aqueel Syed thanked high commissioner for her support and work she is doing in Pakistan to improve water governance, education and women empowerment. While addressing the communityRead More