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Yasmin Hashmi (President Pakistan Association)
Pakistan
Independence Day Celebrations, Newcastle 2018
(Exclusive
report to Sada-e-Watan Sydney by Miss Aminah Hashmi)
On Saturday 25th August, Pakistan Association of Newcastle hosted annual Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations in Newcastle with Chief Guest Mr. Abdul Majid Yousfani (respected Consul General of Pakistan, Sydney).
Chief Guest Mr. Abdul Majid Yousfani
The event was held on the 25th August and we were honoured with Mr. Yousfani presence. The night consisted of a variety of
cultural performances by the children from our local community, song performances by Mr. Tariq Mahmood from Sydney, and an exciting magic show by JD’s World of Magic, Newcastle.
These performances were followed by official addresses
from Mrs. Yasmin Hashmi (President, Pakistan Association of Newcastle) and Mr.
Yousfani (respected Consul General).
Mrs. Hashmi mentioned the tireless
efforts of our association towards engaging the local community and providing a
platform to preserve our Pakistani heritage here in Australia. Mr. Yousfani
acknowledged the excellent efforts of the Pakistan Association of Newcastle for
the work that they have been doing.
We enjoyed Mr. Yousfani's company
and were proud to introduce him to our local community members and respected
guests from Sydney and all over the hunter valley. A delicious dinner was
provided by Himalaya Restaurant, Sydney.
We were also privileged to have
Mr. Abdullah Qaiser, a student at the University of Newcastle, attend our
function who was the victim of a malicious racial attack at the University of
Newcastle recently. The Consul General met with him and provided support to him
during this sensitive time.
Dr. Yasir Khattak , Dr. Mehwish Aziz, Ms. Aminah Hashmi , Mr. Abdul Majid Yousfani, Mrs. Yasmin Hashmi (President), Mr. Kamran Syed , Mr. Tahir Syed, Mr. Atif Bhatti, Dr. Shahid Hashmi
