Australia Women stress the role of women for cessation of war

Sydney (Press Release): On 16 December 2015 the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) hosted the “Sydney IWPG Network Peace Forum’ to urge the ‘Implementation of an International Convention on the Cessation of... Read more »
Disaster assistance will be delivered to the Narrabri area to help the community recover from damaging bushfires in March 2015

Australian government to provide Disaster assistance to Narrabri community

Disaster assistance will be delivered to the Narrabri area to help the community recover from damaging bushfires in March 2015 The Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (HDRRA) assistance is jointly funded... Read more »

3-Member Reform Committee of PAF

Important Announcement Pakistani Australian Federation (PAF) Sydney (Press Release from PAF): As you are aware, Pakistani Australian Federation (PAF) was formed in June 2010. For the last over a year or so,... Read more »

Innovative technology and teaching practices being introduces across NSW

Future classrooms unveiled in NSW Students and teachers will benefit from a range of innovative technology and teaching practices being trialled for new and refurbished classrooms across NSW. The trials are being... Read more »

Pakistani Entrepreneurs land in Melbourne to showcase their products

Colours, Weave, Thread & Art, and  that magic touch of Pakistan Melbourne (Sarwat Hassan, Tribune International) -It is the first time a delegation of 14 Women Entrepreneurs of Pakistan are visiting Australia... Read more »

Religious leaders attend the WARP Offices for harmony

Sydney (Press Release from WARP); On November 14th, the 6th World Alliance of Religions Peace (WARP) Office was held at the Meadow Bank of Shepherd Bay in Sydney. The WARP Office is... Read more »
Indian Consul General Sunjay Sudhir and NSW Premier Mike Baird celebrate Diwali as the Opera House was lit up in a golden orange to mark the Hindu festival of light

NSW Premier Mike Baird wishes Happy Diwali to Indian community

On this occasion of Diwali festival, the Premier of New South Wales Mike Baird wished the community a happy Diwali after the the sails of the Sydney Opera House were lit up Thursday evening... Read more »

Introduction of EFT facility Pak Consulate Office Sydney: Abdul Aziz Uqaili

Sydney, 28 October 2015:    The Consulate General of Pakistan Sydney is pleased to announce the introduction of Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale (EFTPOS) facility, which will be operational by mid... Read more »
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Leslie Williams

Consultations begin for Aboriginal Centre of Excellence in Western Sydney

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Leslie Williams has announced community consultations for the NSW Government’s $20 million Aboriginal Centre of Excellence in Western Sydney. Mrs Williams said a community forum will be held... Read more »
Communities Plus project to boost social and affordable housing in NSW

Communities Plus project to boost social and affordable housing in NSW

Minister for Social Housing Brad Hazzard today called for interest in delivering the new generation of world-class social, affordable and private housing in NSW. “Communities Plus is a new generation of integrated... Read more »

‘Such events contribute to increasing a better understanding of this growing industry’ says Naela Chohan on Halal Expo Australia

In a message sent to the organisers of Halal Expo Australia, the High Commission of Pakistan to Canberra, Ms. Naela Chohan says the following; ‘I would like to convey my heartiest felicitations... Read more »

Religious Scholar Nazeer ul Hassan Thanvi will manage religious affairs of Halal Expo Australia

Sydney (Press Release from Halal Expo Australia); It is a great privilege for Halal Expo Australia that a well-known Australian religious scholar and Imam brother Nazeer ul Hassan Thanvi will manage the religious affairs and matters related to first... Read more »

Message on Eid ul Adha from CG of Pakistan in Sydney

On the occasion of Eid ul Adha, I am pleased to convey my sincere and heartfelt greetings to my Pakistani brothers and sisters, their children and extended families, as well as all... Read more »

Offer your Qurban (Sacrifice) through Najmul Uloomul Ashrafiyyah Foundation

Lahore & Sydney (Media Release from Najmul Uloomul Ashrafiyyah foundation): We pray to Allah The Almighty to Shower on you and your family His unsurpassed Bounties and Blessing and keep you all happy and... Read more »

Uniting Community through social events

By Rabia Rasul (13 years old Pakistani Australian Girl from Sydney) 14th of August is an independence day of Pakistan. Pakistanis in Pakistan and wherever they live they celebrate the day with... Read more »

Student paramedics first on the scene in Fed Square ‘disaster’

Federation Square will become a disaster site on Friday,(September 4) as teams of student paramedics from across Australia and New Zealand treat mock victims made up with realistic blood, burns and broken... Read more »

Pakistanis advised to seek redress of complaints in NSW

SYDNEY – Pakistani diplomatic mission has advised Pakistanis to seek redress of any complaint by personally contacting the a senior official. According to a media release the decision was taken following the... Read more »

Commissioner Soutphommasane warns of threats to Australian harmony, social cohesion

“While we must respond to threats to national security, we should be careful not to create division.” Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner Dr Tim Soutphommasane has warned of emerging threats to social cohesion... Read more »

Nominations for 2015 NSW International Student Awards are now open

The NSW International Student Awards aim to celebrate the outstanding contribution international students make to communities in NSW and recognise excellence in international student community engagement. There are two Awards presented: International... Read more »
Cameron Crowley (left) and Parkes MP Mark Coulton (sixth from left) take part in a strategic planning workshop following the receipt of a dollar-for-dollar grant of almost $1 million by Maverick Biomaterials Pty Ltd. Photo: Contributed

Government grant facilitates innovative Australian businesses

An entrepreneurial business in Dubbo has received encouragement and funding from the federal government in the form of a dollar-for-dollar grant of almost $1 million. Maverick Biomaterials Pty Ltd is one of... Read more »

Bachar Houli and Amina Elshafi to join Halal Food Expo as Guest Stars

Sydney (Official Media Release from organisers): It is to remind everyone that as previously announced by the organisers, AFL star Bachar Houli will attend the Halal Food Expo 2015 as an ambassador... Read more »

NSW state election 2015 voting guide for Saturday (28 March)

New South Wales will vote tomorrow for its 56th Parliament. On the eve of the election, the NSW Electoral Commissioner, Colin Barry has reminded electors that it is easy to find out... Read more »

NSW Premier promises ‘highest possible priority’ for investigation of Prabha Kumar murder

Statement on the death of Mrs Prabha Arun Kumar MELBOURNE (Australia)  – New South Wales Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Communities and Citizenship Victor Dominello has sought to reassure the Indian... Read more »

Restructuring PAF Committees, Opening PAF in Victoria and Membership commences

Sydney (PAF Press Release): Pakistani Australian Federation (PAF) was launched on 19 June 2010, however, the organization could not actively play its role and achieve its prime manifesto due to non-availability of... Read more »