KING CHARLES IN AUSTRALIA: MONARCHY, MULTICULTURALISM, AND INDIGENOUS VOICES

Australia, despite its formal ties to the British monarchy, is seen by a growing number of its people as an entirely independent nation—one that has developed its own identity, separate from its... Read more »

WOMEN OVERDUE FOR BREAST SCREENING URGED TO BOOK THIS OCTOBER

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women aged 50-74 in NSW are being encouraged to book in a free breast screen with almost half now overdue for their two-yearly breast cancer screen.  Breast cancer... Read more »

ROYAL VISIT: KING CHARLES AND QUEEN CAMILLA JOIN WESTERN SYDNEY’S CULTURAL CELEBRATION AT COMMUNITY BBQ

Sydney, Tribune Report – 22 October 2024: Their Majesties, King Charles and Queen Camilla, graced a vibrant Community BBQ hosted by NSW Premier Chris Minns and Mrs. Anna Minns at Parramatta Park... Read more »

OPEN LETTER TO KING CHARLES III BY SOVEREIGN UNION OF FIRST NATIONS AND PEOPLES IN AUSTRALIA

Asserting Australia’s First Nations Sovereignty into Governance OPEN LETTER to King Charles III.                                                               18 October 2023 To King Charles III: I wish to remind you of one of your predecessor’s commitment to... Read more »

His Majesty King Charles III inspired new Commonwealth Fellowship Programme launches

Today, the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) launches the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme. Inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, and his life’s work to create opportunity and to tackle contemporary challenges... Read more »

Diverse media and marketing professionals honoured at 2024 Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards

Sydney (NSW Govt. Media Release, Friday, 18 October 2024): A Pakistani-Australian newspaper editor, an Indian-Australian student journalist and a community organisation supporting NSW’s Chinese and Asian elders are just some of the recipients... Read more »

SYED ATIQ UL HASSAN RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

NSW Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards 2024 (PMCAs) Sydney (Report by Sarwat Hassan, Journalist, 17 Oct 2024): The NSW Premier’s Multicultural Communication Awards 2024 (PMCAs) took place at the esteemed Sydney Theatre Company,... Read more »

NSW SET TO WELCOME THEIR MAJESTIES KING CHARLES III AND QUEEN CAMILLA

Sydney, NSW Premier’s Office News Release, 16 Oct 2024: The NSW Government is honoured to welcome Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Sydney during their first official visit to... Read more »

Postponed Protest, Lost Cause: PTI’s Missed Opportunity

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan In a disappointing turn of events, the PTI leadership has capitulated to the military establishment and the current illegitimate government by postponing the much-anticipated protest at D-Chowk,... Read more »

بالآخر پی ٹی آئی کی قیادت نے موجودہ جعلی حکومت کے سامنے ہتھیار ڈال دیے

بقلم سید عتیق الحسن بالآخر، پی ٹی آئی کی قیادت نے ملٹری اسٹیبلشمنٹ اور موجودہ جعلی حکومت کے سامنے گھٹنے ٹیک دیے ہیں، اور آج یعنی پندرہ اکتوبر کو ہونے والے ڈی... Read more »

SCO SUMMIT: QUESTIONS, NOT SOLUTIONS FOR PAKISTAN

The SCO, consisting of 10 member states and 2 observers, was founded on principles of fostering regional peace, cooperation, and security—not economic bailout packages….. by Syed Atiq ul Hassan The current government... Read more »

MULTILINGUAL NSW ACADEMY LAUNCH INVESTS IN STATE’S DIVERSITY

Sydney, NSW Government Media Release, 10 Oct 2024: The NSW Government is investing $7.5 million into Multilingual NSW which will deliver the new Multilingual NSW Academy for translators and interpreters to further... Read more »

POST-9/11 (2001) EVENTS THREATENED GLOBAL PEACE AND SECURITY

In the aftermath of 9/11, the world was promised peace and security. Yet, two decades later, we face a world more divided, violent, and insecure than ever before. By Syed Atiq ul Hassan... Read more »

Poverty is rising and inequality widening in Asia and the Pacific: New UN Report Reveals

Bangkok, ESCAPE News Release, 8 Oct 2024: More than 260 million people in the Asia-Pacific region could be pushed into poverty in the next decade unless governments step up with robust social... Read more »

The 60th U.S. Presidential Election: A DEFINING MOMENT FOR AMERICA AND THE WORLD

By Ghulam Mustafa Syed The United States stands as the sole superpower in today’s global political and economic order. As such, the U.S. presidential elections are closely watched worldwide, with the outcome... Read more »

THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF GANDAPUR: A POLITICAL GAME BEHIND PTI’S RALLY

VANISHED AT D-CHOWK: THE ENIGMA OF GANDAPUR’S VANISHING AND RETURN By Syed Atiq ul Hassan The sudden disappearance of Ali Amin Gandapur, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), during the PTI’s... Read more »

A NATION’S DEFIANCE: PAKISTAN RISES FOR JUSTICE AND CHANGE

A Nation Marching towards D Chowk Islamabad, creating history for a New Pakistan. Pakistan Stands United in Protest at the Capital Islamabad Report by Syed Atiq ul Hassan Tribune International Report, 5... Read more »

پاکستانیوں آپ نے ثابت کردیا کہ آپ پاکستان میں نظام کی تبدیلی چاہتے ہو

خیبر پختون خواہ، شمالی پنجاب، راولپنڈی اور اسلام آباد کی عوام کو کامیاب احتجاج پر سلام اور خراجِ تحسین۔ آپ نے ثابت کر دیا کہ آپ پاکستان میں بوسیدہ اور بد عنوان... Read more »

CHAOS IN ISLAMABAD: CAPITAL SEALED OFF AMID PTI PROTEST DURING MALAYSIAN PM’S VISIT

BREAKING UPDATES AND ANALYSIS [Islamabad was not just hosting the Malaysian Prime Minister, but the city was also preparing to welcome a high-profile Saudi delegation and Chinese Premier Li Qiang for major... Read more »

FROM JINNAH’S VISION TO NATIONAL BETRAYAL: WHO STANDS AGAINST PAKISTAN?

[The most harrowing example of this betrayal was the secession of East Pakistan, a tragedy rooted in political greed and authoritarianism….] By Syed Atiq ul Hassan Under the visionary leadership of Quaid-e-Azam... Read more »

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

NSW Cancer Plan, News Release, 2 Oct 2024: This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, women aged 50-74 are being urged to book in a free mammogram, with almost 50 (48.2) per cent of... Read more »

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY RANKINGS: WHICH CAPITAL CITY IS THE CHEAPEST?

Amid a landscape of rising rents (35% rise since 2020), low vacancy rates,  inadequate housing supply, and a projected shortfall of 257,000 new homes in the next five years – Australia’s housing... Read more »

‘Jaw-some’ new research: What do kids think about sharks?

Media Released by Annabel Mansfield, University of South Australia, 1 oct 2024: When it comes to what people think about sharks, ‘Jaws’ has a lot to answer for. So while older generations... Read more »

AFL WOMEN MUST ‘CARB UP’ TO MAXIMISE FOOTY PERFORMANCE

News Release by University of South Australia, 1 Oct 2024: Pasta, breads, rice, and cereals, they’re the carb-loaded foods that fuel our bodies for high-intensity exercise and sports. So as the 2024... Read more »