PISR holds annual quiz competition 

(T.Awan. Jan, 2002) An Inter-houses quiz competition among senior and junior boys wings held at Pakistan International School Riyadh (PISR) on 9^th of Jan. Prof. Javaid Iqbal was the chief guest. Prof. Yousaf Ghori who conducted the competition welcomed the chief guest and announced the rules and regulations of the competition. All the six houses participated in the competition. Azmat Ullah Bhuttah, Mazher Hussain, Yousaf Ghori, Nisar Ayub and Iqbal Ejaz asked the questions of Islamic Studies, Science, Pakistan Studies, Urdu and Current affairs. The chief guest in his address appreciated the standard of quiz competition and congratulated the winners. He further added that students should adopt the books reading as a hobby along with their textbooks to increase their knowledge. He advised students to be good Pakistanis while achieving a distinguish position in their academic carrier. According to the score Adnan Zaheer of 2^nd
year secured the first position as a quizmaster, Atif Tariq of 2^nd year secured the second position. Houses position were declared as follow:

Fasail house 1^st, Fahd house 2^nd, Iqbal house 3^rd, Tipu house 4^th, Abdul Aziz and Jinnah houses 5^th.

 Majlus-a-Pakistan holds discussion on “Defense of Pakistan”

(CP. Jan, 2002) Majlus-a-Pakistan Riyadh held a discussion forum on ‘Defense of Pakistan’ in the Embassy hall Riyadh on 11^th of Jan. The meeting was presided over by the Engr. Rana Rauf, while ambassador of Islamic Republic of Pakistan Lt.Gen. (R) Asad Durrani graced the occasion as chief guest. Qari Inam Ullah recited the Holy Quara’an and Arshad Jamal conducted the event. A large number from Pakistani community in Riyadh attended the function. Sajjad Zaheer addressing the community on present situation of Pak-India said that It’s on record that whenever GNP of Pakistan increases and gets better than India, it tries to destabilize our country. It happened in 1965, 1984 and during present times. India never tried to escalate the tension during the entire period when sanctions were put on Pakistan. This shows it’s negative approach towards Pakistan. Dr. Asif Quarshi said that once again we are in need of unanimous unity of all the political, social and economic groups against India. It is the time for all the Muslim countries to show brotherhood and extend cooperation towards Pakistan against India. Every Pakistani living inside Pakistan or abroad has one common and supreme motto and that is Defense of Pakistan. He added it is a duty of every Pakistani to tell the world about India’s state terrorism in occupied Kashmir. Abdul Qadeer Mirza said that we must promote the national unity as a symbol of our integrity and sovereignty. The chief guest urged that India has created war phobia to mobilize the opinion of its people against Pakistan. The truth is that  ruling party wants to achieve its own interest inside India during forthcoming elections. Due to this fact India is building pressure on Pakistan on one hand and spreading negative propaganda against Pakistan on the other hand. Hundred and forty million people of Pakistan know how to defend their homeland, if India takes any initiative of aggression against Pakistan. Saeed Javaid Moughal (CP Team Member) presented a resolution, which was unanimously approved by the house, that we fully support the steps taken by the government of Pakistan and demand that government should send delegates to international forums, to mobilize the opinion of Pakistan and to make the Indian propagandas ineffective. President of Majlus-a-Pakistan thanked the chief guest and the audience. The evening ended with prayers for the harmony and integrity of Pakistan.
 

 Welfare Attaché inaugurates new restaurant

(T.Awan. Jan, 2002) Welfare attaché Nadeem Asghar Kiyani inaugurated a new Pakistani restaurant  “Mata ‘am Khalid” in new Shamasi. Talking to the guests he commented that Pakistani Cuisine is becoming very popular not only in the citizens of this country but worldwide.
 

 Inter-School tournament under RCA
(S.Taqi. Jan 2002) Power Horse / Arab News inter schools tourney will commence from 10^th January 2002 under the auspices of Riyadh Cricket Association (RCA). Taking into considering the enthusiasm and interest shown by the schools, RCA has decided to organize the tournament for two age groups under –14 years and under – 17 years. RCA has constituted different committees consisting of veteran cricketer’s for smooth and successful conduct of the tournaments. The inaugural match for U-14 is between Al-Momin International School and Pakistan International School and for U-17 between Pakistan International School (Urdu Section) and Bangladesh International School (English Section).
 U-14 Years British International School, Multi-National International School, Pakistan International School (Urdu Section), Pakistan International School (English Section), Bangladesh International School (English Section), Al-Momin International School and Minaret Al-Riyadh International School.
U-17 Years Pakistan International School (Urdu Section), International Indian School, Pakistan International School (English Section), Bangladesh International School, Jawahir Al-Riyadh School and Minaret Al-Riyadh School.

SAUDI FRANSI BANK TO SPONSOR RCA 40 OVER TOURNAMENTS 

(S.Taqi. Jan, 2002) Asif Saleem senior vice president RCA in a press release stated that Saudi French Bank will sponsor the RCA 40 over tournaments, which will commence from 28/12/2001. RCA president Qadeer Mirza applauded and thanked Saudi French Bank for their continuous support to RCA and hoped SFB & RCA will continue their association in future to promote cricket in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Twenty teams are taking part in the tournament, which is divided, into two divisions A and B.  Eight teams are placed in Division A and twelve teams in Division B.

A Division Teams

Saudia Milk, Friends C.C., Fighters C.C., Saudi Ericsson, Mehran, Pak Shaheen, Indo-Pak XI and Carrier.  

B Division Teams

Pathfinders, A.S. Young, Kashmir XI, Meezan, PIA Young, Young Friends, Young Stars, KFSH RC, Al-Eid XI, SAMBA XI, Saqib C.C. and Challengers XI.

  Overseas Pakistani Advisory Consul (OPAC) nominates members in KSA 

(Amir Khan. Jan, 2002) Consul General Ch. Mohammed Nawaz has announced that Overseas Pakistani Advisory Consul has nominated Ehsan Rasheed, a well known Pakistani executive in Jeddah and Tariq Javaid an executive banker in Riyadh as members of OPAC from Saudi Arabia. While Qadeer Mirza from Riyadh, Abdul Rehman Alibhai form Jeddah and Azmat Amin Khawaja for Dammam are appointed as “Investment Consolers”. The Consul General was addressing in a dinner hosted with the cooperation of Pakistan Journalists Forum Jeddah. He said,  at present situation as India has mounted an all out war on our western borders, it’s the duty of every Pakistani living outside Pakistan to de-politicize himself and be united towards the defense of our homeland. He urged that overseas Pakistanis should extend full economic, moral and image wise support toward Pakistan to show India that in the matter of our national integrity and solidarity we are one. One hundred and forty million people of Pakistan know how to teach a lesson to any aggressor, who even wish to try to step in our beloved homeland. Speaking on OPAC manifestos, he recall the policy of President of Pakistan General Pervaiz Mushraf to facilitate and immediate and appropriate solution to the problems of overseas Pakistanis. Furthermore OPAC will introduce different policies for the welfare of overseas Pakistanis and their families.

Addressing the community Investment consular Abdul Rehman Alibhai appealed Pakistanis to act as ambassador irrespective of their jobs and status and told that Pakistanis executive has published a magazine “Investment news of Pakistan” and efforts are under way to make it comprehensive and to be distributed worldwide. Executive member of OPAC Ehsan Rasheed told community that a high level delegation for small scale industries will visit Kingdom of Saudi Arabia soon to sort out the Pakistanis and Saudis investors to invest in Pakistan.
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 MEENA BAZAAR AT SAIS Al-KHOBAR  

(I.Rana. Jan, 2002) A Meena Bazaar with good cause was held for third consecutive year in the girl’s section of Saudi Arabian International Schools (Pakistan Section) known as Pakistani Community School, Al-Khobar. Principal girls section Miss Rahat Parveen with the help of lady teachers organized this beautiful bazaar. Large number of  children and their mothers visited and enjoyed the whole day activities. The teachers jointly put the stalls of Pakistani dishes including but not limited to Haleem, Chana chat, Fruit chat, Dahi baray, Piazza, Goal gappay, home made sweets and biscuits. Also there were quiz competitions, lotteries. In short there was fun for every one. A Books and Science exhibition was organized by 2^nd year college students. The sale proceeds about fifty thousands Saudi Riyals after deducting expenses were donated to School Management for tuition fee concessions to the poor and needy students. The Board of Directors and the Principal Miss Rahat Parveen admired the teachers for their cooperation and time spent for this good cause that has not helped the deserving students but has also provided opportunity to the children to enjoy and take part in extra curricular activities.

 EASTERN PROVINCE IN THE GRIP OF COLD WEATHER
(I.Rana. Jan, 2002) Due to heavy rain during this week a cold wave has taken EP in its grip. The temperature in the morning and evening hours is dropping to single digit. The wind has added to the severity of penetrating cold. The ready made garments shop who were not anticipating cold weather this winter finally has to take out the woolen clothes.

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