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Christian Muslim Forum marks 6th anniversary

The Christian Muslim Forum marked its 6th anniversary with a conversation between Christian and Muslim leaders at Westminster Abbey. Eric Pickles, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Nicky Morgan, MP for...

Sajjad urges early conclusion of EU-India Free Trade Agreement

North West MEP, Sajjad Karim, has welcomed the news that top EU official, Baroness Ashton, is set to meet with India's External Affairs Minister, S M Krishna, in Bangalore today to discuss trade and security ties. >>

New horizons for mentally ill people in Pakistan

Alarmed by the lack of mental health services in Pakistan, The British Asian Trust has launched a new initiative introducing community-based care to enable mentally ill people to live and work successfully in their own towns and villages. >>

Call for land reforms in Pakistan

Feudal system is the main hurdle in the development and progress of Pakistan said participants of a seminar held here under the auspices of Pakistan Workers Party UK chapter on the topic of ‘Land and electoral reforms’. They opined that no positive change could be brought about in the life of the common man without bidding farewell to feudal system. >>

Woman’s Voice celebrates 3rd anniversary

Woman’s Voice, a charity engaged in helping people in distress completed its three years of existence on March 3 and to celebrate the occasion it arranged a function at Jan’s Conference Centre, Blackburn attended by some 200 people representing different communities. >>

World Hajj-Umrah convention mulls travel issues

The two-day World Hajj & Umrah Convention convention was held at the British Museum to discuss problems being faced by the stakeholders including tour operators, airlines operators, hotels and banks representatives and suggested some proposals to address them. >>

Nominations for Asian Women of Achievement Awards begin

Asian Women of Achievement Awards (AWAA) has introduced two new categories for decorating women in recognition of their achievements and services to the society in the field of sports and community at the nominations process begins. >>

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'Forced marriage to become criminal offence'

Forcing someone to marry against their will is to be made a criminal offence in England and Wales, it has been confirmed.Figures from the Home Office Forced Marriage Unit show 1,468 cases were recorded in 2011.

David Cameron orders Baroness Warsi inquiry

David Cameron has ordered an inquiry into whether Conservative Party co-chairman Baroness Warsi breached the ministerial code when she was accompanied by a business partner on an official visit to Pakistan.

British Asians warned of gold theft during wedding season

Asian families in Britain have been warned by police to beware of criminals who could target their gold jewellery during the traditional wedding season in summer.

Pictures

  • Virendra Sharma MP while presenting the award to singer Shreya Ghoshal for her services to Bollywood.
  • Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi made her second visit to Afghanistan for talks covering progress on transition, reconciliation, 2014 ele
  • Prime Minister of Pakistan addressing the British Pakistani Community here the other day
  • Toaha Qureshi MBE [FIRD Chairman], Dr Paul Bhatti [Federal Minister, Dr Z U Khan and Rev Rana Khan
  • Sadiq opens the newly refurbished Old Building at Chestnut Grove, Balham
  • A candle lit vigil was organized in Southall in remembrance of a young lady who was brutally attacked and murdered in India.
  • Dr Saadat Saeed and Shahida Ahmed speaking in an evening organised by Faiz Cultural Academy here last Thursday.
  • AJK PM Choudhry Abdul Majeed, Choudhry Tajamal Khan of PPP Rotherham Branch and Choudhry Mehbob of PPP Sheffield Branch and others
  • Mrs Zarina Wajid Hasan, Tariq Awan of Edhi Foundation and others standing at Edhi’s stall at Chand Raat Hangama
  • UK Islamic Mission organized Meet The press & Iftaar Dinner
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Recently named one of the Top 100 most influential Muslims in the UK, Arcom IT’s MD Shahid Azeem’s story is a true rag-to-riches.

Naveeda wants to make Bradford a modern city

British’s first Asian Muslim woman Lord Mayor Cllr Naveeda Ikram has set a good example for others to follow. “My election proved a current of fresh air not only for Bradford but also the entire community”.

Sankranthi Festival at Portcullis House

Participants of a function held at Portcullis House in connection with Sankranthi festival have called for promoting multi cultural activities and attending one another’s festivals to end religious alienation.

 
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