Q. How did you come to know of Pakistan Fashion Week UK and who approached you to help with the event?
KI: We heard about it when the Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan,
Mr Nafees, mentioned it to us. The British Pakistani Youth Council got
involved as a result of his request.
Q. What were some of the major problems you faced in managing the event?
KI: The event ran very smoothly, however considering the event was
promoting Pakistan, we faced major problems getting support from any
Pakistani politician or the embassy.
Q. A brief introduction about you and the BPYC?
KI: We are a national group of professional British-Pakistani youth who wish to promote a successful image of Pakistan.
Q. Was this event one of its kind here in the UK or do such fashion events frequently happen here?
KI: Fashion shows here occur throughout the year. However, the
Pakistan Fashion Week UK was rare due to it showcasing Pakistan’s
culture.
Q. Will this be a permanent event in the fashion calendar every year?
KI: We have plans to make it permanent.
Q. What are your expectations of Pakistan Fashion Week UK? How can it be further improved?
KI: There needs to be more unity and involvement from the mature generation as well as the cultural attache.
Q. What do you think of the collections presented? What would you like to see more of?
KI: The collections showcased the ability to provide quality garments
from Pakistan to a worldwide audience, suiting any culture.
Q. Are you working towards holding another event sometime soon?
KI: At moment BPYC has been disbanded. However, I may look into it as a personal involvement.
Q. As head of the BPYC, what are some of your major achievements and
how do you facilitate Pakistani students and expats in the UK?
KI: BPYC has proven itself in empowering Pakistan’s youth, giving
them the drive to succeed. We have successfully launched a number of
interests and our cricket club engages over 40 youths. Our amateur
boxing club saw 150-plus youths achieving European ABA belts. There are
plenty of other projects, details of which can be followed on our
website www.bpycouncil.org.
At the Pakistan Fashion Week UK, we facilitated students to come
forward and be a major part of the setup and organization. — S.S.
Saturday, 15 October 2011
BPYC speaks out for Pakistan
Once again BPYC speaks out for Pakistan. Headline in "The News"
exposes the Pakistani High Commission not supporting one of its
diplomats.
Saturday, 8 October 2011
Sunday, 25 September 2011
Monday, 12 September 2011
Scottish Parliament Acknowledge BPYC
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| www.scottish.parliament.uk/ |
British Pakistani Youth Council (BPYC)
The BPYC was set up in 2009 and aims to “provide a
platform for British
Pakistani young people to voice their issues, concerns and
to engage in the
mainstream life of the society in the UK9
.” The BPYC website states that it
works with national and devolved Governments on issues
relating to British
Pakistani young people, with particular emphasis on
anti-radicalisation and
community cohesion. The BPYC undertakes campaigns both alone
and in
partnership with others to “promote the lawful
interests of British Pakistani
young people both in the UK and abroad10
Source: www.scottish.parliament.uk
Thursday, 1 September 2011
Portraiting Ladypool Road Birmingham
This is the first part of a series of portrait projects documenting
Birmingham’s business men & women. The experiences and realities of
these men and women are often overlooked and unrecorded apart from the
personal memories and stories within each family.
Through this Portraiting project, we hope there will be a greater understanding of the experiences and stories behind the faces. Below we introduce you to the business faces of Ladypool Road Birmingham.
If there is anything that you feel you would like to contribute or have any feedback do use the form on our contact page.
Visual Journalist
Zulfiqar Ali
ZulfPhotography.com
Through this Portraiting project, we hope there will be a greater understanding of the experiences and stories behind the faces. Below we introduce you to the business faces of Ladypool Road Birmingham.
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| Ayan Jewellers |
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| Grameen Khana |
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| Popular Wines |
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| Dawat |
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| Narinder Singh Pank, Plaza Restaurant |
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| Almustafa Gifts |
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| Grill & Thrill |
If there is anything that you feel you would like to contribute or have any feedback do use the form on our contact page.
Visual Journalist
Zulfiqar Ali
ZulfPhotography.com
Friday, 19 August 2011
Friday, 12 August 2011
Abbottabad Commission
See more at: http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/04/news/national/abbottabad-commission-finds-187000-documents-from-obl-compound/#sthash.TcJfy5rl.LZN2RR2t.dpuf
Appealed to British Pakistanis
Friday, August 12, 2011
From Print Edition thenews.com
From Print Edition thenews.com
Raja
Kamran Ishtiaq, leader of the British Pakistani Youth Council, appealed to
British Pakistanis, especially the youth, to remain calm and not take law into
their hands. He said the eyes of the whole country were on Pakistanis and there
were elements who would exploit the reaction of the Pakistanis.
Sunday, 10 July 2011
Brit Writers' Published Award
Brit Writers' Published Award winner Dr Max Malik’s group photo with BPYC President Kamran Ishtiaq,Adnan Rafique, Ayyaz Malik and Musab Iftikhar
Brit Writers' Published Award winner Dr Max Malik’s group photo with Adnan Rafique, Ayyaz Malik, Musab Iftikhar and Kamran Ishtiaq. - See more at: http://www.theasians.co.uk/Multimedia/YourPix/?id=6903#sthash.nFSOZeiO.dpuf
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| Brit Writers' Published Award |
Brit Writers' Published Award winner Dr Max Malik’s group photo with Adnan Rafique, Ayyaz Malik, Musab Iftikhar and Kamran Ishtiaq. - See more at: http://www.theasians.co.uk/Multimedia/YourPix/?id=6903#sthash.nFSOZeiO.dpuf
Brit Writers' Published Award winner Dr Max Malik’s group photo with Adnan Rafique, Ayyaz Malik, Musab Iftikhar and Kamran Ishtiaq. - See more at: http://www.theasians.co.uk/Multimedia/YourPix/?id=6903#sthash.nFSOZeiO.dpuf
Thursday, 14 April 2011
PM's Immigration Stance Ruffles Feathers
Kamran Ishtiaq, from the British Pakistani Youth Council,
told Sky News: "This country is flooded by students from all over the
world.
"Students from Pakistan come here with visas
telling them they can only work 10 hours a week, yet they are paying thousands
of pounds every year for their education.
"They are already contributing to the economy.
"Tighter controls on working in the UK are unfair when you are already
paying £8,000-£10,000 a year."
By
Gamal Fahnbulleh, Sky reporterSource: http://news.sky.com/story/
Saturday, 5 February 2011
Wiltshire Times
5 Feb 2011
Wiltshire
Times
Location:
Cultural supplementary school in West Wiltshire.
Multicultural
Community event organised by West Wiltshire Inter-faith and West Wilts
Community Club
One of
the highlights was a presentation from historian working with British Pakistani
Youth Council Jahan Mahmood, who gave an insight into the valuable contribution
made by people of different faiths and cultures during the First and Second
World Wars.
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