PIA NEWS VOL.

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PIA News
Vol.7

28 th May, 2017
Editor: Dr. Zarrin S Siddiqui

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AND THE WOUNDS HAVE NEVER HEALED PASSION, INTEGRITY & APNAPAN
Dear All,
It has been a tough week. The weekend started with the horrific report of Ms. Mehreen Ahmed
found unconcsious in the stairs of an appartment building. This was followed by another sad
news of Usman who did not survive a car crash on Tuesday while Tanzeel remains in hospital.
Ms. Mehreen is now joined by her parents from Dubai who are both doctors and are by her side.
They are in prayers all the time and there are regular inquiries about update on Ms. Mehreen by
the community. Thanks to all friends who sent their wishes and offered sympathies at a difficult
time.

And then we saw the images of Manchester attack on young lives. As this incident involved
young ones it truly bring memories of the assault on young kids at Army Public School where
more than 100 lives were lost. It is also important for the reporters and experts like Mr. Andrew
Bolt who are providing commentary on the war between Islam and West that it is not Islamic
teachings to kill innocent lives. These are terrorists who have for whatsoever reasons or
teachings have come to the conclusion that they have the right to kill. If it were Muslims then
all the photographs on the cover photo are of Muslim kids who were also not spared by them.
This is not Islamic teaching in any context.

While the commentary on Islam is going on by non-Muslims, one hopes that they will
acknowledge that if any positive thing has come out of the #Manchester bombing was that it did
not cause any rift between people of Mancehster who stick with each other in the toughest of
times as from taxi drivers to doctors were Muslims who took care of the injured and bereaved
families with utmost love and care as they all belong to the same soil.

LOVE BINDS US ALL

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WA POLICE MORNING TEA

Last Tuesday we attended the morning tea hosted by WA

Police Commissioner for Muslim community. The event is
growing in number every year and there is a very prominent
presence of the Muslim youth.
The Commissioner assured the community of their continued
support and that they will eb extra vigilant as the month of
Ramazan begins.
The Commissioner will be soon stepping down at the end of
his term in August and it was a prefect opportunity for the
community to thank him personally and wish him all the best
for future after a career spanned over forty four years.
Thanks to the Community engagement team to host a
wonderful event once again by the River Swan. On behalf of
PIA the event was attended by Drs. Zarrin Siddiqui and Dr. Umneea Khan

HAJJ BRIEFING BY DEPARTMENT OF BORDER PROTECTION

Following morning tea the next event was the briefing by the DIBP. The briefing fact sheet is
attached for your information.
Please note that there is a reduction on bringing tobacco to Australia which is now 25 mg
compared to 50 mg earlier on.

FAMILY EID MILAN ON 2nd JULY, 2017 at REDCLIFFE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Noon till 5 pm.

A one dish party is arranged for the families to celebrate Eid. We expect Eid to fall on 25th June
however there is already Chand Raat Eid festival on 25 th March while Eid Carnival is on 1st July
hence we have kept our event for 2nd July and it is in afternoon so kids can play and eat hopefully
in sunlight.

Due to one incident after another we have not created a facebook event as yet, but hope to do it
this weekend.
The event will be coordinated by Mrs. Asma Sabir.

On the same note there is another event arranged by another member Ms. Kaneez to assist you
in twelfth hour shopping for Eid on 23rd June.

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An Asian haute couture dealing with Indian and Pakistani fancy and bridal outfits brings
you Sohnyz Eid Bazaar - A free community event to bring all your Eid shopping needs at one
stop.

Brings you a variety of stalls, henna designing, Sohnyz Latest Eid and winter collection, Sohnyz
fashion show ( with Sohnyz best model awards 2017) , lots of live performances, Ali Jee ( Perth
based Singer) and other bands performing live, kids magic show and Pokmon etc.

It is time when we all calculate Zakat to give to

those who cannot afford what God has blessed us
so please take a moment to look around and help
those who are near you and the organisations that
are doing a great job for the humanity.
This week you would have seen Iftar time tables at
UWA Musallah, Southern River mosque and
Padbury Mosque courtesy of Edhi International
Foundation sent by Mrs. Nazish Minto and
distributed by Mr. Hussain and M. Shafi. A million
thanks to you all.

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PARTICIPANTS FROM HEALTHCARE REQUIRED FOR A STUDY.DIABETES & DENTAL HEALTH

One of our members Dr. Allauddin Siddiqui is conducting this study and if you can disseminate it furtehr
to your networks that would be great.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/359BXX2

Information

Dear Healthcare Team,

I need your support in educating diabetic patients the importance of oral health and its relation with
diabetes. Many people with diabetes or periodontal disease are unaware of their oral and dental
conditions. Similarly, they are ignorant of the fact that these two conditions have a direct relationship
in terms of severity of the disease.

The growing number of diabetic patients throughout the world pose an urgent need to educate health
professionals and diabetic patients about the impact of periodontal health on diabetes and vice versa.
An active collaboration between medical and dental professionals is the key for integrated approach to
diabetic patient care.

I request you to complete the online survey (click link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/359BXX2 ) so that
we can suggest guidelines for our healthcare professionals/Diabetes educators to improve the oral
health of our diabetic patients. The project that has been approved by the CSU-HREC (Awareness of
bidirectional relationship between Diabetes and Periodontal disease among medical
professionals/diabetes educators and diabetic patients: An overlooked connection. Approval #
H16154).

Together we can bring this change

At the end of the survey you will be invited to provide your email address/mobile phone number so you can be
included in the draw to win an IPad mini or oral hygiene products (one year supply 3 tooth pastes, 4 tooth
brushes, 3 mouth rinses and 15 interdental brushes). Providing contact details to enter the draw is optional.

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SBS COMES TO PERTH.

Next weekend we celebrate WA Day and it is perhaps right time for SBS to arrange this event.
Unfortunately we will not be able to attend because of Iftar timings and Taraveeh but hope it will
showcase the beautiful aspect of the diversity in terms of cultures and communities that WA has
to offer.

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CRICKET CHAMPIONS TROPHY 2017

UK TIMINGS

WORLD HOCKEY LEAGUE 2017

As ICC wraps up, London will host hockey league and Pakistani team is already
there to play so keep watching this space. In the next issue we will include the
details of the hockey matches.

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