Pakistan Canada Association

Zaheer Abbas Live – Friday February 26th at Crystal Banquet Hall

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:16:02 +0000

PCA Youth Outreach Presents Zaheer Abbas Live at Pakistan House Please Click the poster for a larger version. For tickets...
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Muhammad Abbas at Pakistan House

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:13:13 +0000

The Consulate General of Pakistan in conjunction with Pakistan-Canada Association held an open reception for Pakistan’s Winter Olympic Team. Here is a short clip of Giant Slalom Skier Mr. Muhammad Abbas and Coach Mr. Zahid Farooq addressing the wildly enthusiastic crowd at Pakistan House. More clips and pictures will be posted shortly:

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Olympic Skier Arrives in Vancouver

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:16:43 +0000

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Pakistani skier qualifies for Vancouver 2010

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:12:07 +0000

Pakistani skier Mohammad Abbas became the first man in the country’s history to qualify for the the Winter Olympics, to be held from Feb 12 in Vancouver, Canada. A ceremony was arranged at the Canadian High Commission in Islamabad to honour Abbas. Canadian High Commissioner Randolph Mank, office-bearers of the ski federation, Abbas, politicians and diplomats attended the ceremony in large number.

Abbas was part of a group of eight Pakistani skiers that undertook a nine-week advanced training-cum-competition tour of Europe early last year in a bid to earn points and qualification for the Winter Olympics. A skier automatically qualifies for the Winter Olympics if he has an average of 120 Federation de International Skiing points, something which was expected of at least half the team but only Abbas could manage.

Ski Federation of Pakistan (SFP), led by its President Air Marshal Shahid Lateef, had sponsored the trip and had in fact been providing financial, logistical and coaching support to the selected skiers for the past couple of years.

Abbas and almost all members of the team belong to the Northern Areas which is the home to the country’s top ski resort at Nalter, near Gilgit.

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Haiti Fundraising Update

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:38:34 +0000

As of today’s date we have collected a total of $1800 for the people of Haiti. Your generous online contributions will be forwarded to Doctors without Borders (www.msf.ca) for their Emergency Relief Fund. Receipts will be issued in the coming weeks and will arrive shortly there after.

The situation is still extremely dire in Haiti and the need for help is immense. Pakistan-Canada Association will continue to do its part in helping our fellow brothers and sisters. Our online donation drive will continue for as long as it needs to.

As the Holy Quran says, ‘…saving one life is as if you have saved all of humanity…”

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Press Release: Haiti Earthquake Relief

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:41:59 +0000

The membership and executive of Pakistan-Canada Association wish to extend our sincere sympathy and solidarity for the people of the Caribbean nation of Haiti. The devastation and tragedy caused by this magnitude 7.0 earthquake is immeasurable and a great deal needs to be done to bring this nation back to its feet. The people of Pakistan know all to well the effects an earthquake can have as it was only 5 years ago that an even greater quake struck Northern Pakistan, Afghanistan and India claiming more than 75,000 lives and impacting hundreds of thousands more.

The Pakistani-Canadians of British Columbia have an opportunity to give back and help a nation and a people in need. Pakistan-Canada Association has reinstated its Online Donation System (via PayPal) to collect funds for earthquake relief (system will be active as of Friday January 15th). It is our intention to give all funds collected to Doctors without Borders, a multi-national organization that puts medical professionals on the ground where they are needed the most. Please donate and donate generously. Whether it be through Pakistan-Canada Association or privately please do what you can in this time of need.

Please stay tuned for more fund raising efforts from Pakistan-Canada Association for the people of Haiti. May God grant them strength and patience in this tragic time.

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Zoom on Pakistan – A Mountain Climbing Hero Returns

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:07:00 +0000

Making his second visit to Vancouver, Pakistani mountain climber extraordinaire Nazir Sabir returns on December 1st for an evening of mountain climbing lore and celebration:

In order to promote the mountains of Pakistan, the Consulate General in collaboration with Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) is organizing a special event Zoom on Pakistan on Tuesday, December 1 at the Centennial Theatre at 2300 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver.

The presentation will explore Pakistan from a variety of perspectives, each with a unique take on what makes it so unique. The show will feature multimedia presentations and films from Pakistan by world-class speakers. They will celebrate the natural beauties of the Northern Regions of Pakistan, the hospitality of the locals, climbing and other outdoor adventures

Nazir Sabir (Pakistan): “Higher Heavens”

A visual trip across most of Pakistan’s mountains, valleys and people as Nazir Sabir recounts the stories of his climbs and spiritual experiences over almost three decades.

Nazir Sabir is Pakistan’s most accomplished high altitude climber. Among other things, he climbed the inhospitable K2 (8616m) the world’s hardest and second highest mountain via a new route. He also stood on the summit of Everest becoming the first Pakistani to have touched the roof of the world. He is currently the President of the Alpine Club of Pakistan. He has earned many prestigious awards. He is a spiritual person and has also been raising his voice on environmental matters in the mountains of Pakistan.

Tickets are $13 advance and $15 at the door. Advance tickets are available on-line at www.vimff.org or through the Centennial theatre box office 604 984-4484. Doors open for a reception at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:30pm.

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British Actor Christopher Lee talks about his favorite film performance

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Al-Jamia Masjid Vancouver: Ramadan Spirit

admin — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:40:31 +0000

The first mosque in Western Canada, Al-Jamia Masjid Vancouver, stands as a beacon for all Muslims to come together and join in the spirit of Ramadan. This Ramadan, Iftar is being provided each night, thanks to the kind donations of generous members of the community.

On September 9th, our Third Annual Ramadan Spirit: Feed the Homeless drive will take place on Main and Hastings in Vancouver starting at 4 pm. The Mayor of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson along with Consul General Moin-Ul-Haque will be on hand along with a host of volunteers and community activists. Our goal this year is to provide 1000 meals to the needy of the downtown eastside, double what we were able to achieve last year.

We need your help to make all this happen. To help with the Iftar or Feed the Homeless drive please contact Haroon Khan at 604-720-8054 or Raza Mirani at 778-859-9469. We are also accepting non-perishable canned or packaged food for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank each night during Ramadan.

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Ramadan Greetings from President Obama (with Urdu Translation)

admin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:51:09 +0000

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