Category: OVERSEAS

Norwegian Pakistani Artist Anwar Kazmi returns home with dignity

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Norwegian Pakistani Artist Syed Anwar Ali Kazmi who faced hardships in Pakistan last year as he was  tortured in Lahore, finally by returning home joined his family in Norway with a great dignity as the main opponent in his case Malik Riaz Mahmood and his supporters apologized on their mistakes. Earlier, the additional Session Judge of Lahore Mohammad Irfan Basra cancelled bail before arrest of Malik Riaz Mahmood and other people involved in this case as saying police should arrest them in order to complete the legal proceeding. Syed Anwar…

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Chairman PUN Qamar Iqbal asks Chairman NADRA for resolution of issues of overseas Pakistanis

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Islamabad (PR) Chairman Pakistan Union Norway (PUN) Chaudhry Qamar Iqbal has called upon Chairman NADRA Usman Yousaf Mobin to resolve the issues concerning Overseas Pakistanis. Qamar Iqbal handed over a letter addressing Chairman NADRA in a meeting with Director General (DG) Vigilance Directorate NADRA Lt-Col Retired Ch Adnan Hafeez Chohan. During the meeting, which took at  NADRA Head Quarters Islamabad, Pakistani researcher and Journalist Syed Sibtain Shah, Senior Member Pakistan Union Norway Mir Nasir and Writer and Senior Journalist of Gujrat Arshad Mahmood Raza were also present Issued related to…

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Dy-Mayor Gilani of Norway praises opening of Kartarpur corridor between India and Pakistan

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Syed Yousaf Gilani (Deputy Mayor Drammen) Oslo (OT Exclusive Report) Deputy Mayor of Drammen Norway Syed Yousaf Gilani has praised opening of Kartarpur corridor between India and Pakistan. The ground-breaking ceremony of the Kartarpur corridor between India and Pakistan was held in presence of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan and other Pakistani and Indian leaders on Wednesday. The Indian delegation was headed by Indian Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu. In a welcoming statement Yousaf Gilani expressed happiness over the opening of the Kartarpur corridor hoping that this step would be…

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Arrest order of land-mafia people for torturing Norwegian Pakistani artist Anwar Kazmi in Lahore

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Anwar Ali Kazmi and his lawyer M. Jamsheid at the court in Lahore Lahore (Exclusive Report) A Pakistani court issued arrest order of some land-mafia people involved in torturing a Norwegian Pakistani Syed Anwar Ali Kazmi. In his order on Thursday, the Additional Session Judge of Lahore Mohammad Irfan Basra also cancelled bail before arrest of Malik Riaz Mahmood and other culprits involved in this case as saying police should arrest them in order to complete the legal proceeding. Advocate M. Jamsheid and Aftab Bajuwa appeared before the court on…

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ناروے کی وزیرخارجہ نے نارویجن پاکستانیوں کی خدمات کو سراہا ہے

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اوسلو (نیوز ڈیسک)۔ ناروے کی وزیرخارجہ مس انے ماری ارکسن نے نارویجن پاکستانیوں کی ناروے میں تعمیری خدمات کی تعریف کی ہے۔ ریڈیو پاکستان کے مطابق، ان خیالات کا اظہار انھوں نے پاکستان کے وزیرخارجہ شاہ محمود قریشی سے امارات کے دارالحکومت ابوظہبی میں ملاقات کے دوران کیا۔ دونوں وزرائے خارجہ نے مختلف شعبوں بشمول اقتصادی، تجارتی، سرمایہ کاری، ثقافتی اور تعلیمی میدانوں میں ناروے اور پاکستان کے مابین دوطرقہ تعاون کو فروغ دینے پر بھی اتفاق کیا۔ اس ملاقات میں پاک۔افغان تعلقات اور افغانستان کی صورتحال سمیت باہمی دلچسپی…

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Norwegian FM praises Pakistanis’ contribution in Norway

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Oslo (OT Report)  Norwegian Foreign Minister has lauded the positive contribution of Pakistani diaspora based in Norway. According to Radio Pakistan, this was stated by Norwegian Foreign Minister Ms Ine Marie Eriksen in a meeting with her Pakistani Counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi in Abu Dhabi. The two sides agreed to increase bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Norway in diverse fields of economy, trade, investment, culture and education. The two leaders also discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest, peace situation in Afghanistan as well as Pak-Afghan relations. Norway’s FM…

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“Best Player of 2018 Award” in Norway, It’s my team achievement, Says Tajamal Shah

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International Desk A Norwegian Pakistani cricketer received a prestigious award “Best Player of 2018” in Norway. Syed Tajamal Hussain Shah won this honour due to his extra ordinary performance in cricket league Norway held from May to September this year. A graceful ceremony was held last week in Ski town near Oslo, the capital city, where this award was presented to the Norwegian Pakistani player by Secretary General of Norwegian Cricket Federation Ms Gry Bruaas. Tajamal Hussain Shah, who is vice captain of his team “Nation Cricket Club” Norway said…

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ناروے میں ڈیم فنڈ میں حصہ ڈالنے والی تنظیموں کے لیے تعریفی اسناد کی تقریب

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اوسلو (خصوصی رپورٹ)۔ ناروے کے دارالحکومت اوسلو میں سفارتخانہ پاکستان نے ڈیم فنڈ میں بڑھ چڑھ حصہ لینے والی نارویجن پاکستانی تنظیموں کو تعریفی اسناد دینے کی تقریب منعقد کی۔ تقریب میں ان متعدد نارویجن پاکستانی تنظیموں کے نمائندوں کو تعریفی اسناد دی گئیں جنہوں نے ڈیم فنڈ کے لیے آٹھ کروڑ پاکستانی روپوں کے برابر رقم جمع کرنے میں بھرپور معاونت کی۔ تقریب کے مہمانان خصوصی سینیٹر فیصل جاوید خان اور پاکستانی اداکارہ عتیقہ اوڈھو تھیں۔ اس موقع پر کمیونٹی ویلفیئر اتاشی خالد محمود بھی موجود تھے۔ جن تنظیموں…

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Busy Cricket Season Ends with Prize Distribution Ceremony

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By M. Tariq Norwegian busy cricket season ends with prizes distribution ceremony on October 28, 2018. The prize distribution ceremony and galla dinner was arranged by Norway Cricket Federation. Norway Cricket Federation is the official organiser of Norwegian National Cricket League, T – 20 Norwegian Championship Cup, and responsible for all cricket activities as arranging matches, cricket administrative work, promotion, development of cricket both in domestic & international arena. A playing cricket teams players, general teams members, cricket teams organizers, , Norwegian sport federation’s officials with some local and national…

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Norway is the “World Best Democracy” (Report by M. Tariq)

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Norway is again on top in world Democratic Index. Pakistan is at 110th place. Pakistan has improved in democratic Index from 2012. While USA trickle down from 17 place in 2012 to 21 place now on democratic Index. UK on 14 place USA on 21 place India on 42 place Malaysia on 59 place Indonesia on 68 place Pakistan on 110 place Russia on 135 place China on 139 place Saudi Arab on 159 place The research arm of The Economist magazine releases an annual “Democracy Index” ranking the strength…

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Islamic Council Norway without State’s fund in 2019

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Oslo (Mohammad Tariq) Islamic Council Norway (IRN) is completely left out from State Funding in Budget 2019. Two different Norwegian Islamic umbrella organization were appeared in 2017 with titles; Muslim Dialogue Network (MDN) & Islamic Council Norway (IRN), because of administrative rift in organizational work in one Islamic Council. In the Norwegian state budget for 2019, it is proposed to set aside half a million Crone on measures under the aegis of the Muslim Dialogue Network (MDN) The five organisations, the Islamic Federation (Rabita), the Islamic Community of Bosnia and…

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A Norwegian Pakistani artist brutally injured in an attack in Lahore

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Oslo (Exclusive Report) A Norwegian Pakistani artist was seriously injured in a brutal attack by an activist of PML-N in Lahore, the province capital. Syed Muhammad Anwar Ali 67 who was currently in Pakistan in order to take care his family business of restaurant branch at a rental property opposite to Bahria Town Main gate in Lahore, visited land lord’s farmhouse for informing him about his intention to sale out this business to a third party this week. The land lord Malik Riaz Mahmood who is also a local activist…

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The book “First Pakistani in Norway in 1970” published

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(By M. Tariq) The book “First Pakistani in Norway in 1970” is published. according to author, it was a critical phase of Immigration  from Pakistan to Norway in 1970-73. the book is a critical sociological analysis of 1970s’ labor immigration from Pakistan to this nordic country. The book gives a vivid description of Norway that met the first “foreign workers” and the adaptation strategies. The book is an edited version of Aud Korbøl’s dissertation which was not available to the public earlier. It shows how the Norwegian state, the trade union…

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CHAMPIONS OF Norwegian Cricket Premier League 2018 – Sinsen CC

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(written by M. Tariq) Sinsen Cricket Club secures the Norwegian Cricket Premiership title with a superb win at Stovner Ground – Oslo (Norway). A memorable Sunday 23.09.2018 for Sinsen Cricket Club. Sinsen Cricket Club A team convincingly defeated Star Cricket Club to secure their 11th win of the season and the Norwegian Cricket Premier League title. Sinsen CC won the toss and Elected to bat first. After 40 overs Sinsen CC scored 275 runs in loss of 9 wickets. Sinsen CC bowled out Star CC scored on 190 runs all…

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GREECE: PAKISTANI AMBASSADOR PAYS TRIBUTE TO (LATE) SYED AIJAZ HAIDER FOR HIS PATRIOTISM AND WORK PERTAINING TO HUMANITARIAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES

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Athens: Khalid Usman Qaiser, the Pakistani Ambassador to Greece, in an event held last week in Athens, paid rich tribute to (late) Syed Aijaz Haider Rizvi, known in Greece for his humanitarian and social efforts for Pakistani community selflessly for over four decades. Speaking at the event, the Pakistani Ambassador praised and reminisced the services of Aijaz Haider and eulogized him as an exemplary Pakistani while also presented a tributary shield to his companions. “Syed Aijaz Haider is no more with us but the fragrance of his selflessness, patriotism and…

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