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Canada To the Pakistani Community in Canada by Javed Zaheer TORONTO, Oct. 5th, 2004: In order to practically help community with sincerity, one must learn to respect and serve humanity in the real sense and honestly. Individuals of all ages must be prepared through awareness and education and by all possible ways and means to adopt a positive attitude and approach and always think of doing something for others. This spirit is badly needed today to fight and overcome selfishness, which gives our control to the beast and the devil inside us. The fierce battle and determined struggle for survival and success lasts forever. Our eyes must be set on victory, which is never impossible if we remain on track and within the framework presented to us by The Almighty followed by proper guidance, good system and society. We must not learn, teach and preach to speak the truth only but must make sure that our deeds too contain and reflect the same, which is more important than just thinking and speaking. Today, unfortunately, our deeds do not match our words in most cases. Dishonesty has become our best policy. It has become part of our lifestyle to lie. This is the reality in most cases but nobody is ready to accept or confess. Unfortunately, most of us only believe in verbal service and big talks. We give all sorts of ideas, tips and lectures to others, thinking as if we are very clever and intellectuals, but act only to achieve, protect and serve our vested interests. We pose to the world as if we are ready to sacrifice everything including our lives for others but in reality do nothing. This is why it is important to watch the deeds and contributions. There are billions of people in this world and almost everyone, even the lunatics to some extent, knows about good and bad and right and wrong and are in a position to speak for hours on the subject. The big question is how many of them sincerely act on what they claim, preach and say? They know the truth, the law and principles but knowingly and deliberately ignore them just because they don’t want to disturb their set objectives, styles of living and thinking. There are only very few whose words and deeds match. They do what they say. It takes a lot of courage to sincerely sacrifice everything for others without expectations. If you learn to live for others then not only you will enjoy your life but the purpose of your creation too would be achieved. Now it is very difficult to become like the few fortunate ones but one must keep trying and do as much as possible. Every bit counts so no opportunity must be lost. Every single act with good intention must be appreciated, supported and encouraged. As regards community service, the message of Maj Abbas of Muslim Welfare Centre appeals the most: Service to community is service to humanity. So it must be performed with this spirit. A lot is being done in this connection but due to lack of sincere efforts and intentions the results are disappointing. There is need to change our thinking, attitude and approach. There is a need to help each other in understanding matters and building of bridges for moving ahead. We must bring forward those individuals who can meet expectations and win the trust and confidence of the people by their practical services. We must stop following all those, particularly religious, community and political leaders, who keep fooling us with their sweet and diplomatic tunes and do practically nothing. They cause more harm than good and are extremely dangerous for the people. The role of the media in this connection is extremely important. Unfortunately, most of the local media of Pakistani origin have miserably failed to come up to the mark. Both the people and the concerned authorities have been badly disappointed. Ninety percent of their coverage is based on the dirty politics of back home. People are sick and fed up of such projection. They want the media to play a positive and objective role. The media must allocate maximum space for local issues, projection and coverage. They must sincerely help make bridges to create proper awareness and understanding. They can help find solutions to the problems faced by the immigrants, both of Pakistani and South Asian origins. They can also help introduce our culture and people properly in the North American region. This will help a lot in many ways. Adjustment in the society and mainstream is the prime objective. There are many issues, which need to be highlighted and promoted. Instead of making issues a taboo, they must be tackled and solved sensibly. Narrow thinking creates conflicts and hatred, which aggravates matters. Such attitude must be avoided. Media must support people. Efforts are being made by people and organizations to promote the South Asian community. It was due to these efforts that Brilliant Brains of the South Asian region like Dr Shanul Haq Haqqee, Dr Taghi Abedi, Himayat Ali Shair, Hifzul Kabir, Sohail Rana, Fahim Hamid Ali and hundreds of others were brought to light, introduced and recognized. They have not only made the community but Canada and the world proud because of their tremendous contributions. This process must never be stopped and the gems and talent in the community must be discovered and promoted. It was the result of such efforts that many South Asians including two Pakistanis, Wajid Ali Khan, MP, and Dr Shafiq Qadri, MPP, are in the power today. Recently, a meeting for promotion of the Pakistani community was held at the Maple Banquet Hall. Only leading members of the community with political and social sense were invited. Specifically MEDIA WAS NOT INVITED (Perhaps considered senseless, useless or harmful). Azam Gondal of Urdu Times Canada was the moderator. Coverage of the event due to some sensibly strategic importance and exclusive coverage policy was seen only in the Urdu Times and Awam (The coverage of the meeting in both the papers was no doubt very good. It would have been much better if others too would have been allowed to cover it objectively.). Yet the media and the people were asked to believe in unity and promote it. What a cruel joke. This is how they believe in the policy of unity and promotion. Their tall claim is that they serve the community. Something they don’t believe in and want others to do. With due apologies, this is why the community is suffering. It seems they are interested only in business and not welfare of the community. One of the participants of the meeting was Shahid Hashmi, Chairman of Canpak Chamber of Commerce. He praised the positive approach of the participants and hoped that they would carry the message to the people and serve them practically. He too missed the media in the meeting and said this would have made a great difference in projection of the event and the issues discussed. Shahid Hashmi said: “I never lose hope and have been trying for the last many years to build bridges to bring the people closer through proper understanding and awareness, enable them to help each other and join the mainstream. I have been successful to a great extent despite many setbacks and hurdles.” He said: “The community must come forward. People must take interest in certain activities, which are beneficial for the community. People do not extend help when needed while they expect the community and political leaders to take interest in their issues and problems. The turnout in federal, provincial and municipal elections are very poor and disappointing. This attitude is very bad. A positive change is needed.” Shahid Hashmi presented the following views and suggestions in the Open Forum arranged by Urdu Times Canada at the Maple Banquet Hall on September 26, 2004:
The Open Forum was largely attended. It was decided on the occasion:
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