Assalam-u-alaikum

Seventy years ago on 23rd March 1940 some honest capable and dedicated people decided to have a separate country for the Muslim minority of India which had no future in the coming schemes of the things.

In the next seven years they achieved their objective in the form of the birth of a new country on the map of the world. It is one of the biggest events of history to have a new country being born from the womb of such a big hostile mother (India) in spite of every resistance from both parents.

Lot has been written and even more will be forthcoming in future about the causes of such a magnificent achievement, but for a layman like me it was the perfect combination of clear vision, honest intent and selfless dedication and faith of the people who saw that dream.

These principles are as true today as they were 70 years ago, provided we have the same type of leadership available which unfortunately, is nowhere to be seen.

We commemorate such occasions with the object to learn from them, but at present we seem to have lost that capability to learn anything from any occasion, rather these occasions are more like the death anniversaries of some beloved forefathers for whom we neither have respect nor love, because we are too busy justifying our misdeeds and not even feeling ashamed of it.

Haven’t we heard that nations who loose the respect for their history eventually end up loosing their geography as well?

I wish and pray that Pakistan realizes the value the spirit and vision of 23rd March and every year from this year onward can proudly say that we are the custodians and legitimate heirs of great people who had promulgated the resolution popularly know as PAKISTAN RESOLUTION against all odds.

Pakistan Paindabad

PAD –Educational & personal Development Committee Organized Award Distribution ceremony to the Position Holders in Federal Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education

Pakistan Association Dubai has been a dynamic organization since its foundation in promoting the true image of the Pakistani community living in U.A.E. PAD has been contributing its share in certain areas of development. Besides social and welfare activities, educational development has been a focusing activity. Pakistan Association Dubai; "Educational and Personal Development Committee" has taken various steps to promote educational activities among Pakistani students and teachers.

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Some of the events arranged by Pakistan Association Dubai, "Educational and Personal Development Committee" include; English Language Classes for labourers and taxi drivers, Career Counseling Seminar and Teachers Training workshops. Pakistani Association Dubai, "Educational and Personal Development Committee" celebrated an evening with position holder students of all the Pakistani Schools in U.A.E. The chief guest was His Excellency the Counsel General of Pakistan for Dubai Mr. Amjad Ali Sher along with Mr Mir Azher Ali Talpur Counselor Welfare. The President of Pakistan Association Dubai, Mr. Muhammad Riaz Farooq Sahi along with Vice President Mr. Azeem and Chairperson PAD Educational and Personal Development Committee Mrs. Samina Nasir welcomed the praise worthy guests. The ceremony started with the Holy name of Almighty Allah. Mrs. Samina Nasir The chairperson of PAD Educational and Personal Development Committee delivered the introductory speech. She explained the objectives of Educational and Personal Development Committee. Then position holder students were adorned with the Medals. Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School Ajman secured eleven positions in 2008-2009 FBISE's annual result. Mr. Ishtiaq Khan the Managing Director of Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School Ajman was awarded for the commendable results and 11 position holders on the Federal board examination by the school's students.

Pakistan Educational Academy Dubai secured seven positions, Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School Sharjah four positions, Sheikh Khalifah School Abou Dhabi three positions and His Highness Sheikh Rashid Pakistani School and Pakistan Islamia School Al-Ain secured one position. The most cooperative principals including Mrs. Samina Nasir from Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary School Ajman, Mr. Zahid Hussain from Pakistan Islamia Higher Secondary school Sharjah, Lt. Col. Mazher Qayyum from Sheikh Rashid Pakistani School Dubai, Mr. Muneer Ali from Sheikh Khalifa Pakistani School Abou Dhabi, Mr. Amjad Ali from Pakistan Islamia School Fujeera, Mr. Sajjad Hussain from Preston University, Dr. Ahsan Tahir from Iqra Institute Dubai, Ms. Jannat Durrani from SZABIST and Ms. Faiza Fizza from Al-Ain were also awarded with shields. An amazing magic show redoubled the beauty of the function.
His Excellency Counsel General Pakistan Dubai Mr. Amjad Ali Sher paid a rich tribute to the students for their outstanding achievements. Mr. Riaz Farooq Sahi the President of PAD encouraged the students and called them the future of bright Pakistan. Pakistan Association Dubai also arranged a dinner for the students and the guests. The Pakistani community highly encouraged the ceremony.

Pakistan Association Dubai is a platform for the Pakistani Community. PAD's Educational and Personal Development Committee always trys its level best to provide the Pakistani Community with the best in education.

This time the Educational and Personal Development Committee focused on polishing the skills of highly trained officials. Stress and pressure are the aftermath of recession worldwide. In this scenario most of the people working under stressed out resulting in a mental block. This trend has reduced the efficiency of officials. PAD's Educational and Personal Development Committee conducted a workshop revolving around "Time Management under Stress".

The Committee invited renowned stress counselor, Mrs. Carole Speirs to address the officials. Mrs. Speirs delivered her lecture in a rather novel manner. She explained how to work and manage time under stress and also how to get rid of stress. The listeners admired her presentation. Mrs. Samina Nasir, Chairperson of PAD's Educational and Personal Development Committee delivered a note of thanks for Mrs. Carole Speirs and the respected participants. She promised that in future PAD's Educational and Personal Committee will continue its efforts to provide the best to the Pakistani Community.

Mrs. Samina Nasir recently visited Pakistan, during her visit she provides her educational services to different schools in rural Punjab

During her visit to Pakistan, besides her personal activities, she was available at the service of the community with regards to her expertise in the field of education. She visited three Govt. schools in the rural areas of Pakistan, where she arranged workshops and training sessions to enhance the professional skills of teachers. She also addressed the students highlighting the need of further grooming and polishing of their personalities.

One of her main concerns was character building of students well knitted into the education system of our country. As a token of appreciation, teachers were awarded with Rs. 1000 cash prize each for their students achieving 100% Board classes' results. In order to encourage them, cash prizes were also distributed among top scorers of the Board Exams.

She donated Rs. 10,000 for students of Peshawar University in their final year who had lost their parents during the Swat Operation. She fulfilled her duties and responsibilities as a Chair person of Education and Personal Development Committee at PAD. She extends her profound gratitude to all the Pakistani community and PAD Executive Body for their full co-operation in promoting the need of education.

Mrs. Carole Speirs the world wide renowned stress counselor deliver a Lecture on Stress Management in PAD

Pakistan Association Dubai is a podium for Pakistani Community. Pakistan Association Dubai until the end of time tried to come ahead for the well being of the Pakistani Community. Pakistan Association Dubai, "Educational and Personal Development Committee" always tried its level best to provide the Pakistani Community the best facilities regarding education.

This time PAD, "Educational and Personal Development Committee" tried to polish the skills of highly trained officials. Stress and pressure is the aftermaths of recession worldwide. In this scenario most of the people are working under stressed here in UAE and causing the mental block. This trend has reduced the efficiency of the officials. PAD, "Educational and Personal Development Committee" conducted a workshop on the topic "Time Management under Stress".

PAD, "Educational and Personal Development Committee" invited highly trained officials to listen Mrs. Carole Speirs the world wide renowned stress counselor. Mrs. Carole Speirs delivered her lecture in a new and novel way. She explained how to work and manage the time under stress and how to get rid of stress. The listeners admired her lecture a lot. Mrs. Samina Nasir the chairperson PAD, "Educational and Personal Development Committee presented the vote of thanks for Mrs. Carole Speirs and the respected participants. She promised that in future PAD, "Educational and Personal Committee" will continue its efforts to provide the best facilities to the Pakistani Community.

PAD's Sports Committee invites International Cricket Coach for a two week coaching session in Dubai

Pakistan Association Dubai's Sports & Recreation Committee organized an international standard cricket coaching session last month.

Mr.Jeffory Cook

Mr.Jeffory Cook the head coach of Durham Country Cricket Club England & ex- First class player of England Team visited Dubai on a special invitation by the PAD Cricket Academy. Students from all Pakistani schools across the UAE were invited and encouraged to participate. A high number of participants were seen in the 10 day Coaching & Training Session.Our team met with Mr. Cook at PAD's office and had the following brief talk.

Pehchaan: Tell us something about cricket as your career?

Mr. Cook: I started as an opening batsman in 1971 when I played for Nothen Inshire England. After 18 years of cricket on national & international level I resigned from international cricket in 1989.

Pehchaan: How did coaching come across?

Mr. Cook: In 1992 Dhirham County got registered in first class cricket & that's where I started coaching. I had coached several international players of different countries as well.

Pehchaan: How did Dhirhams County become a success?

Mr. Cook: In a very short period of 17 years, Dhirhams became an international standard first class county, & since 1992 we had succeeded in various events.

Pehchaan: Your most memorable moments of your career?

Mr. Cook: I've had enough centuries, but playing in Melbourn infront of a 90,000 crowd was something I'll always remember. I've also enjoyed playing with a number of world class players, some of them were Pakistani's Sarfaraz Nawaz, Mushtaq & Bedi. We played together several times.

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Did you know?

Why do we need salt?

• It is important for our very survival, but it has to be in the right amount.
• It is essential for making the heart beat correctly
• It helps to maintain the correct water balance in and around the cells.
• It helps to maintain the normal volume of blood in the body.

What if we consume too much salt in our diet?

• Too much salt can cause hypertension.
• Salt makes the blood vessels stiffer and therefore more pressure is required to circulate the blood around the body.
• This puts a strain on major organs causing conditions such as

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• Heart disease
• Strokes
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Renal failure
• Water retention
• Osteoporosis
  

How much is too much?

• The daily requirement of salt for an adult is 6 grams.

Which foods contain salt?

• Salt is found in almost every food we eat.
• The amount varies a great deal.
• 75% of the salt we eat comes from processed foods
• About 15% of the salt we eat comes from salt we add at the table or in our cooking.

Why should we reduce excess salt in our diet?

• Blood pressure can be significantly lowered through diet.
• To reduce the risk of developing heart disease.

Fact:

• To help reduce the risks of hypertension refrain from adding salt to your cooking and don’t forget to read the list of ingredients on the processed food label. This will tell you the salt content. Go for low salt content as much as possible.
• If we adhere to a well balanced diet we will receive the correct amount of salt we need to function normally.