[Pak-Media] Join us for SAPAC's Dinner Dedicated to 2011 Flood Victims

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Four members of Congress to speak at SAPAC's Second Anniversary Banquet Dinner 

Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2011 – Congressman Brad Sherman and Congressman Dan Burton, co-chairs of the Congressional Sindh Caucus, Congressman Adam Schiff, first member of the Congressional Sindh Caucus, and Senator Robert Menendez will be special guest speakers at the Sindhi American Political Action Committee (SAPAC) Second Anniversary Banquet Dinner, dedicated to victims of the 2011 floods in Sindh, at the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington D.C. at 7:00 P.M. on October 13, 2011. Other special guest speakers will include Dr. Gul Agha, professor at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, and Dr. Harold Gould, visiting scholar at the Center for South Asian Studies at the University of Virginia.           

SAPAC's Second Anniversary Banquet Dinner will bring Sindhi Americans throughout the nation together to discuss topics relating to Sindhi Americans and issues within the Sindh region. Topics will include the state of U.S. relations with Pakistan, countering militancy through indigenous Sufi beliefs, Sindhi language programming on the Voice of America, Advancement of Women's health and education in Sindh, Protecting religious minorities from state persecution and terrorism, recent flooding in Sindh, and the history, journey and present status of African Sindhis.  

Dinner for the event is $75 per guest with all proceeds going directly to SAPAC and its continuing efforts on behalf of advancing the cause of Sindhis. If interested in attending, please RSVP by September 19th to Mr. Munawar Laghari, SAPAC Executive Director, by phone at (202) 496-5300 or by e-mail at sapac.sindh@gmail.com. Space is limited. 

Federal Law requires that all contributions to SAPAC must be from United States citizens or permanent residents only. Contributions from Federal Employees are strictly prohibited. We cannot accept corporate or business checks. 

About SAPAC: The Sindhi American Political Action Committee (SAPAC) is a FEC registered bi-partisan political action committee. SAPAC works to bridge the gap between Sindhi Americans and their concerns for their homeland of Sindh, and leading individuals responsible for U.S. Foreign Policy. SAPAC works within the U.S. legislative system to ensure that the needs of the Sindh are reflected in the U.S. - PK relationship. For more information visit us at www.sindhpac.org. 

About Congressman Sherman: Congressman Brad Sherman represents the 27th District of California in the United States House of Representatives. For more information visit http://bradsherman.house.gov/. 

About Congressman Burton: Congressman Dan Burton represents the 5th District of Indiana in the United States House of Representatives. For more information visit http://burton.house.gov/. 

About Congressman Schiff: Congressman Adam Schiff represents the 29th District of California in the United States House of Representatives. For more information visit http://schiff.house.gov/index.html. 

About Senator Menendez: Senator Robert Menendez represents the state of New Jersey in the United States Senate. For more information visit http://menendez.senate.gov/.

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[Pak-Media] Eject The Indian Army: Then Will We Decide The Matter Of Affiliation: Kashmir Diaspora Alliance

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The Kashmiri nation cannot afford any more tilting at the windmills. Let us
eject the Indian army out and then proceed to decide the matter of
affiliation.

For instance, after the Arab nations lost the war in 1967 against Israel,
they not only gave up the territory but also abandoned the Palestinians at
the mercy of Israel. On the contrary, Pakistan fought three wars and even
after losing half of their country in the war of 1971 still remained
consistent with its promise to liberate citizens of illegally occupied Jammu
and Kashmir from Indian occupation.

Last but not least, we give salutations to the nation of Pakistan for its
incredible courage and determination.

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Re: [Pak-Media] Hots off to Dr. Murtaza Mughal for exposing corruption in Chambers of Commerce

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Sir,
You have pointed out a very important issue. I have read the whole statement carefull and now it has been
confirmed as ICCI has just released a Press Release confirming selection of Yasir Sakhi But as the new
President.
It is a matter of shame of Commerce Ministry, Director Trade Organisations and other stakeholders that a gang is plundering
resources in the name of welfar of business community.
I dont know who long the government and courts will continue to ignore these violations.
Do they get some share in the loot?
 
Regards
On Mon, Sep 12, 2011 at 1:39 PM, pak.econo.watch <pak.econo.watch@gmail.com> wrote:
 


Democracy imperative in chambers to promote businesses

Qabza groups holding many business chambers as hostage

 

Islamabad: [Sept 12]

The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Monday said introduction of democracy is must in business chambers for the development of economy and true representation of the business community.

 

Many chambers of commerce and industry (CCIs) have lost their effectiveness to families, lobbies and groups that have taken over these bodies since long, it said.

 

Rules and regulations are frequently been ignored in many chambers of commerce for personal gains which is impeding economic growth and triggering unrest among business community, said Dr. Murtaza Mughal, President of the Pakistan Economy Watch. 

 

Promotion of the economy can be ensured after free and equal representation in all the trade bodies, he added.

 

He said that complaints of ignoring collective interest over personal gains, misusing funds, useless foreign visits, photo sessions, visa business and misguiding common traders as well as government officials have steadily been increasing.

 

Dr. Murtaza Mughal said that the primary concern of such qabza groups is personal gain with no collective thinking; many have made fortunes in the process while keeping cordial relations with important officials keep things smooth.

 

He said that like past, all the ten members of the executive committee of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) have again been elected unopposed recently. All of them belong to Founder Group ruling ICCI since a decade.

 

The Founder Group is being controlled by an industrialist and a shopkeeper, he said.

 

It is an open secret that decision to make Mr Yasir Sakhi But as new president of ICCI has been taken a year ago. Everyone in the business community knows it before the elections scheduled on Sept 14 which prove the undemocratic and unethical style of governance.

 

This group is known for making life miserable of those who demand democracy or want an end to the illegal activities of the group.

 

Dr. Murtaza Mughal said that a leader of Founder Group has been recently elected as member of the Executive Committee for the fifth time. He remained president of ICCI in 1995, while his come served as president ICCI in 2000. His brother remained executive member in 2005 while his another son remained as Senior Vice President.

 

The post of SVP never existed in the rules but it is frequently created in many chambers in violation of law, he added.

 

He said that incumbent Chairman of the Founder Group has served as president ICCI twice, served once as SVP, remained in Executive Committee for six times and remained as member of Executive Council of the FPCCI for four times.

 

Apart from these two leaders, remaining members of the Founder Group are dubbed as puppets by the business community that avoid going to ICCI, he said.

 

Similarly, he said that Mian Group is looming over Rawalpindi CCI since last fifteen years while a nationalist politician is dominating Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa and Mardan chambers since long.

 

Dr. Murtaza Mughal said that politics in many chambers sometimes take such an ugly turn that Government had to intervene and install administrators as it did in Faisalabad and Gujrat chambers.

 

There is an urgent need to introduce democracy in business chambers across Pakistan and elections should be held under supervision of a judge of High Court, he said.

 

Dr. Murtaza Mughal asked the Chief Justice Islamabad High Court to take note of the situation and take corrective action.

 

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Dr. Murtaza Mughal

Cell:  0321-5157671

President Pakistan Economy Watch

www.pakistaneconomywatch.com

 

  

Phone Numbers for Confirmation

 

  1. Chairman Founder group Munawar Mughal 0300-5207448
  2. Sitting President ICCI Mahfooz Elahi 0300-8552232

 

  1. Former Chairman Founder Group Khalid Jaweed 0333-5195083
  2. Former SVP ICCI Shaban Khalid 0333- 5111118

 

  1. Veteran Business leader Jahangir Akhtar 0344-5111174

 

  1. Former President ICCI Shahid Rashid Butt 0333-5132199
  2. Former President ICCI Ijaz Abbasi 0300-85000313




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[Pak-Media] International Day of Democracy, tomorrow 15 September - 2011 - "Youth and Democracy."

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Dear Media colleagues,

Democracy is a universal value based on the freely expressed will of people to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural systems and their full participation in all aspects of their lives. 

While democracies share common features, there is no single model of democracy. Activities carried out by the United Nations in support of efforts of Governments to promote and consolidate democracy are undertaken in accordance with the UN Charter, and only at the specific request of the Member States concerned.

The UN General Assembly, in resolution A/62/7 (2007)  encouraged Governments to strengthen national programmes devoted to the promotion and consolidation of democracy, and also decided that 15 September of each year should be observed as the International Day of Democracy.

The theme for this year's commemoration of the International Day of Democracy (15 September) is "Youth and Democracy."

Please find below the information material resources for your use of reference for the commemoration of the Day.

Information Kit
An information kit highlighting all aspects of the UN's work in the area of democracy is available in English, French and Spanish at http://www.un.org/en/events/democracyday/pdf/presskit.pdf.  

Statements from the UN Secretary-General and the UNDP's Administrator
Statement from the Secretary-General attached and available at :  http://www.un.org/en/events/democracyday,

"Make Your Voice Heard" video piece now available  (A 60-second video piece called "Democracy: Make Your Voice Heard" has been produced to promote the theme. In a fun, upbeat way, it shows young people discussing what democracy means to them. ) It will soon be available on the International Day of Democracy website (www.un.org/events/democracyday) as well as on the UN's Youtube channel.

A Thematic Overview on Democratic Governance, from UNDP Pakistan  (Document attached)


Further information can be found at http://www.un.org/en/globalissues/democracy.  

Many thanks in advance for your placement in your respective publications and broadcasts.

With best regards,

Ishrat

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