Come relax after exams, have fun and enjoy a range of barbequed and traditional food in the beautiful Sidney Sussex Fellow's Garden. There will be plenty of entertainment, including carrom, mehndi, giant games, lawn games, cricket and make-your-own 'Paktails'! We will also be fund-raising for the refugees from the Swat region of Pakistan, displaced by the military campaign against the Taliban.
Tickets: £5/6 members/non-members. (Cheques payable to CU Pakistan Society. Please make payment to a committee member, or send via UMS to Safian Younas,
Gonville and Caius.)
~Taliban in Pakistan talk~
05/05/2009 17:30
£Free
Bateman Room, Gonville and Caius
In conjunction with Gonville and Caius Politics Society, CU PakSoc Presents:
'Is the civil society of Pakistan is equipped to counter the Taliban?': Taimur Rahman, guitarist from the Pakistani band 'Laal' and political activist is currently doing his Ph.D at SOAS and has agreed to come and talk about his views on countering the Taliban in Pakistan. It looks set to be a very interesting talk on a very important and currently-relevant issue!
Access Day
26/04/2009 10:00
£Free
Graham Storey Room, Trinity Hall
This day aims to help both Pakistani-origin and non-Pakistani students of GCSE and A-level to understand more about Cambridge University and encourage future applicants.
Admission talks with Questions and answer sessions
Talks by the students and admissions officer to give you the chance to find out what being at Cambridge is actually like
Cambridge tour and punting
Student-led tour of several central colleges, departments and lecture sites, and a river-tour of "the Backs"
Lunch &Informal chat
Free lunch and a chance to meet and chat with members of CU PakSoc
Student Panel
A chance to have questions answered by current Cambridge University students from a range of years, colleges and subjects, allowing questions to be directed to the appropriate person
Further info: contact Umair Choudhry on,uc29@cam.ac.uk/07852721267 or Saira Ali on sa513@cam.ac.uk/07853184843
Students will need to arrange their own transport
Charity Nashta (Breakfast)
23/11/2008 10:00
Bukcingham Room, Magdelene College
On 29th October 2008, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Pakistan's
south-western province of Balochistan bordering Iran. Relief efforts were
thrown back by a second earthquake that struck the area barely 12 hours
later at about 5 pm, followed by at least four significant aftershocks
including one measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale.
The total death toll has hit 200, with about 15,000 people left homeless.
The winter in Balochistan has set-in. The earthquake prone areas under
extreme cold weather and people need immediate support.
How can you help?
By attending the CHARITY NASHTHA- 'Good Breakfast for a Good Cause'.
We will also have a presentation on 'Pakistan: Culture, Beauty, Landscape'
delivered by Mr. Sohail Azhar, Director of TravelPak, who will show us
parts of Pakistan that most of us are not even aware exist!
(http://www.travelpak.co.uk/).
If you missed the Fresher's Squash, this is the best opportunity to meet everyone else.
Don't worry if you don't know anyone- we all didn't know anyone at some point. Just come along and we will look after you and make sure that you leave full of delicious food, having made a lot of new friends and feeling right at home!
Given the HIGHEST RATING possible for a restaurant by Local Secrets reviwers, Blue Spice offers a delectable dining experience with:
- an UNLIMITED BUFFET of traditional Mughlai cuisine (plenty for vegetarians too)
- inclusive of soft drink and dessert
- modernistic & sophisticated ambience
The special price offered by CU PakSoc is that of £10 for members, and £12 for non-members. You can pay anyone on the committee.
IF THAT WAS NOT ALREADY ENOUGH:
We have negotiated a deal with the restaurant, so that EVERYONE who comes to the dinner walks away with a 20% DISCOUNT voucher for their next meal at Blue Spice. And I'm sure after you've tried the food once, you will be coming back soon!
Rung!
13/06/2008 14:00
£5
Fellows Garden, Peterhouse
Khuda Ke Liye
01/05/2008 17:30
£Free
Palmerston Room, Fisher Building, Cripps Court, St. Jonh's College
'Khuda ke Liye' translates roughly into English as 'In the Name of God'.
- highest grossing film of Pakistan of all time
- Picture at 31st Cairo International Film
- the first Pakistani film to officially release in India after 40 years.
The film explores the concept of the Muslim identity since 9/11,
considering their portrayal by the media since that event and raises many
controversial questions boggling the minds of modern Muslims. It explores
the tension every modern Muslim faces between western liberalism and
fundamentalism. It is also a touching drama about family and love. A
must-see!
Pakistan Society Acess Day is aimed at giving potential applicants to the univeristy a glimpse of what it is like as a Pakistani or Asian to be a student at the university. There will be many speakers, a Q&A session, a tour of Cambridge and many opportunities to ask current students any questions you may have.
Pakistan Day is officially on March 23rd and commemorates Pakistan Resolution on March 23, 1940 in Lahore, as well as the day in 1956 when the country became the first Islamic Republic in the world.
Cambridge University Pakistan Society invite you to celebrate with us a
night of great food, good fun and amazing company.
ON OFFER:
Traditional Pakistani Halal Buffet
Free Flow Soft drinks
Kulfi for Dessert
Please pass a cheque on to any of the committee members to reserve your
place. There is limited space so please do so quickly to avoid
disappointment.
Alwaan - An Islamic Culture Extravaganza
23/02/2008 18:00
Free
St Columba's Hall, Downing Place
A day of art and culture .. hymns, stalls, poetry, henna art, calligraphy,
recitations, an international food fair and much more! Entrance is free.
Don't miss out!
Annual General Meeting
20/02/2008 17:00
£Free
Old Kitchens, Queens' College
The annual CU Pakistan Society AGM and Elections will be held in the Old Kitchens, in Queens' College on Wednesday 20th February at 5pm. Please send in your manifestos (bk273@cam.ac.uk) if you wish to run for the following positions ASAP.
Warwick PakSoc is proudly organizing the Inter PakSoc National Cricket Championship to be played at Warwick Sports Center on Saturday 16th February 2008 from 11:00 to 19:30.
"We would like to invite your PakSoc to the Championship. It will be 6 a side indoor tournament and your participation will make it a very exciting event. We will be graced by a very prominent Pakistani Cricketer at our Awards Ceremony. The number of teams is limited to six due to time constraints. Amongst the particpants include, Oxford University, Nottingham University, Imperial College, Manchester University, SOAS, City University, King's College London."
Cambridge University PakSoc will also be participating in this event. If you would like to play in this tournament, please UMS a cheque to Basit Kirmani(Basit Kirmani, Queens' College) for £25 made payable to CU Pakistan Society and email bk273@cam.ac.uk . I would also like to request our non-players (girls and boys) to come and support us at this National Championship since every University will bring its supporters (Cost £30). We will all travel together on Minibus. It promises to be a great day out at Warwick!
Open General Meeting
07/02/2008 17:00
£Free
Bowett Room, Queens' College
This is your opportunity to have your say on society matters and vote on Constitutional Amendments. Please visit the website if you wish to read a copy of the CU Pakistan Society Conistution. Please note there must be a 2/3 majority by members if there is to be any constitutional change.
The OGM will take place in the Bowett Room, Queens' College on Thursday 7th February at 5pm
Armaan - The Asian Cultural Extravaganza!
31/01/2008 19:00
£24/ £29
Guildhall, Cambridge
Please go to http://cupaksoc.co.uk/armaan for the official Armaan website.
§ Set at the beautiful Cambridge Guildhall, this year's Asian Cultural
Extravaganza is likely to be the highlight of your time at Cambridge!
§ Opening with a welcoming drinks reception, professional photographers
Eaden Lilley will be there to capture your special moment.
§ Enjoy an exquisite 3 course Pakistani meal
§ Pakistani music played in the background throughout dinner
§ Signed Imran Khan photos to be auctioned off on the night.
§ Guest Speaker - Lord Nazir Ahmed
Then there's the After Party...
§ DJ and Dance-Floor so you can dance the night away to the classic and
latest Pakistani, Bollywood, Bhangra, RnB and Hip Hop Tunes!
§ Top UK comedian prince Abdi to perform on the night.
§ Traditional Dhol Players
§ Caram boards to show off your skills!
§ Henna Tatoos @ the "Chaand Raath Mehndi Parlour"
§ Luxury "Pakistan Independence Day" Professional Sized Chocolate Fountain.
§ Get a taste of authentic Asian tea at the "Liberty Bazaar Chai Stall"
§ Mouth-watering Asian sweets served at the "Red Fort Mithai Lounge"
Dress Code: Traditional or Black tie. There will be an award for the Best
Dressed Male and Female on the evening!
Tickets: Members £24
Non-Members £29
**Discount** Group bookings of 6 People or more will receive Member Price
Rates!
We would like to especially invite people of all cultural backgrounds and
especially the Cambridge Pakistan Society Alumni to this event!
Please make all cheques payable to CU Pakistan Society, and send them to
Qasim Chaudry at St. Catharine's College, University of Cambridge CB2 1RL.
For more information and to book your tickets call 07949004983 or email
mqc20@cam.ac.uk.
Get Your Tickets Now! - First Come First Serve, this event is likely to
sell out very quickly!
All Profits will be donated to The Citizen's Foundation! (UK registered
charity number 108 7864)
Fast For a Day... Give an Education for a Lifetime
26/11/2007 17:30
£5 min. donation
ARU, The Venue
Date: Monday 26th November 2007
Time: 17:30-21:00 (dinner served at 17:30)
Cost: Free entry if you raise over £10 sponsorship (otherwise £5 minimum donation will be requested on the door)
Location: ARU, The Venue ( http://www.cam.ac.uk/map/v4/drawmap.cgi?mp=main;xx=2500;yy=925;mt=c;ms=60 )
The CU Pakistan Society, in conjunction with ARU Islamic Society, is organising a One Day National Fast on Monday 26th November. Come down and fast with us or join us for dinner afterwards.
All proceeds raised will go to The Citizens Foundation ( http://www.thecitizensfoundation.org ) who are educating children in all regions of Pakistan and have built over 450 schools since they were established.
We encourage everyone to fast from sunrise to sunset (No food, No drinks) and get friends, families, supervisors and anyone else you can think of to sponsor you. Snacks will be offered to break the fast at sunset (4:00pm) but please do come join us later for the main dinner at 5:30pm. This will be free if you have raised over £10 in sponsorship, else a £5 minimum donation will be requested at the door.
Last year, over £3000 was raised and we are trying to beat this, so please please take part and raise as much as you can. We are lucky to have received such an excellent education, why not help give children who aren't as lucky as us the same opportunity! You can fast for the day, come to the dinner or just sponsor someone - there's no excuse not to help!
If you would like to fast, please email msa39@cam.ac.uk NOW so we know of numbers fasting, and so we can send you an official sponsorship form.
If you would like to come to the dinner, but not fast, please email msa39@cam.ac.uk NOW.
Don't forget to join http://cambridge.facebook.com/event.php?eid=3D5925922417 and invite all your friends.
People you can Sponsor:
Shahnawaz Abdullah, Trinity College
Basit Kirmani, Queens College
Irfan Ahmed, Emmanuel College
Arif Khokhar, Emmanuel College
Qasim Chaudry, St Catharine's College
Noor Janjua, Trinity Hall
Qasim Gulamhusein, Christ's College
Sarah Mateen, Christ's College
Abeer Ghuman, Emmanuel College
Shazeen Saddique, Homerton College
Yusuf Mohammad, St John's College
Sara Syed, Clare College
Amreen Kausar, New Hall
Greg Buchanan, Pembroke College
Samira Mohd Afzal, Peterhouse
Moin Nizami, Trinity College
Mubarak Dawood, Selwyn College
Chris Lillycrop, St. Catharine's College
Asad Akhter, St. John's College
Imran Aslam, Law Faculty
Emergency Imposition in Pakistan: Implications and Opposition
13/11/2007 13:00
Free
Library, Centre for South Asian Studies, Laundress Lane (Between Mill lane and Silver street)
The recent imposition of emergency in Pakistan along with the dismissal of judges from the Supreme Court, a brutal clampdown on public rallies and a ban on the media is one of the most significant events in Pakistan's turbulent history. We are calling a first meeting of all concerned to discuss the situation and think through its implications. Three short analyses of the situation will be presented by Pakistani activists and academics, followed by an open discussion. Finally, we will discuss what role Cambridge students and faculty can play in this scenario.
Cricket Nets
13/11/2007 21:00
£1.50
Fenner's Indoor School
Cricket Nets have been booked from 9-10pm This Tuesday evening at Fenner's
Indoor School. Please bring your own Cricket kit and £1.50 to cover costs.
For more information please email Moin Nizami on man39@cam...
Guantanamo Bay as a Religious Institution
08/11/2007 17:00
Free
Winstanley Lecture Theatre, Trinity College
Sheikh Abdal Hakim Murad (Also known as TJ Winter) will give a talk on
'Guantanamo Bay as a Religious Institution'.
CU PakSoc Eid Dinner
18/10/2007 19:00
£12 m, £15 n/m
Curry Queen Restaurant, Mill Road
Our Eid Dinner will Inshallah take place this Thursday at 7pm at Curry Queen Restaurant on Mill Road.
Because it's finally the time to Feast! - Places are limited, please RSVP asap.
Come and enjoy a mouth watering Buffet... Eat as much as you like ! Celebrate Eid with the CU PakSoc committee, members and other Pakistanis in Cambridge! Everybody Welcome... you don't need to be Pakistani to attend - just a fan of Great Food! http://cambridge.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5430152689
A chance to celebrate the end of Ramadan, relax and enjoy yourself in a
friendly enviornment. Meet lots of other Pakistanis and Muslim friends in
Cambridge and make new ones!
Have a gupshup, enjoy plenty of snacks, play cards and board games and wind
down with CU PakSoc....
Date: Thursday or Friday evening depending on Moon Sighting (Confirmation
to be sent out Tomorrow)
This is your chance to also become a CU PakSoc member...£7 for Life
Membership Benefits inclue...
30% off Perfect Pizza
30% off Curry Queen
20% off Kohinoor
10% off Al Casbah from 530-630pm
Discounted Prices at all our events (E.g Eid Dinner)
Right to Vote at the AGM
Right to Run for the CU PakSoc Committee
See you all on Chaand Raath inshallah,
CU Pakistan Society Iftaar
06/10/2007 18:00
m £1, n/m £2
Buckingham Room, Magdalene College
We would like to invite everybody to attend our Iftaar (Fresher's Dinner)
this Saturday at the Buckingham Room, Magdalene College at 6pm. This is
your chance to come and meet the 2007/08 CU Pakistan Society Committee,
other members of the society and get involved in the various different
aspects of CU PakSoc.
Come and meet the Pakistan Society Committee and have Iftaar with us -
where there will be lots of Pizza and Lots of Pakistani Food - so you don't
miss your mom's cooking too much!
Cambridge University Pakistani Society Brings You... "Junoon" - Our end of year garden party! Because it is finally the time to celebrate!
*BBQ
*Pakistani Rock Music
*Mehndi stall (Henna)
*Falooda and Paan (Pakistani Delights)
*Relaxing shisha (hookah)
*Chocolate Fountain
*Kulfi
*Kwik cricket
*Caram boards
*Traditional Poetry Recital
and much more
Please note that this is a Ticketed Event:
Members: £4/£5 on the door
Non-Members: £5/£6 on the door
For tickets please speak to any member on the committe Or Email bk273@cam.ac.uk
Varsity Pakistan Day 2007
16/06/2007 11:00
£15
Oxford University
The University of Oxford Pakistan Society have invited us all up for a day
full of fun and food - and a great chance to celebrate Pakistani culture!
It is our aim to make this into an annual event! The day will involve:
Meet and Greet.
Punting
BBQ
Poetry Readings
Cricket/Badminton/Squash
And a relaxing evening with Board Games and Chai in the evening!
This will be a great opportunity for us to all to get to know the
Pakistanis in Oxford and to build ties between the two societies!
We will be taking a coach to Oxford and back.
Schedule:
1100 Arrival of Cambridge and Imperial PakSoc
1130-1500 BBQ Lunch
1130-1500 Punting Race (Ox vs Cam vs Imperial)
1500-1800 20/20 Cricket Match
1500-1800 Tennis/Squash/Badminton/Board Games Competitions
1830 Cambridge and Imperial PakSoc Leaves
Higher Education in Pakistan - A Silent Revolution?
04/05/2007 17:00
£Free
Winstanley Lecture Theatre, Trinity College
Cambridge University Pakistan Society are proud to invite Dr.
Atta-ur-Rahman this Friday who is currently the Federal Minister and
Chairman of the Higher Education Commission and Adviser to the Prime
Minister of Pakistan on Science and Technology. The Government of Pakistan
has conferred four civil awards, including Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (1983),
Sitara-i-Imtiaz (1991), Hilal-i-Imtiaz (1998), and the highest national
civil award Nishan-i-Imtiaz (2002), in recognition of his eminent
contributions.
He will be giving a short talk on the changing nature of Higher Education
in Pakistan which will be followed by a Question and Answers session.
Snacks and Refreshments will be served. Entry to the event is completely
free.
***Special Offer***
Since this is our first event of the year we are in a generous mood and
will be offering discounted rates for membership at the event. Please note
for all those non-members attending...
Membership for the year will be ONLY £3!
Membership for life will be ONLY £5!
This talk can be downloaded at:
http://cupaksoc.co.uk/files/Education_Talk.wma
AGM 2007
23/04/2007 18:00
Free
Buckingham Room, Magdalene College
Its time to choose who YOU want to take the society forward for the next year! There will be brief speeches by each candidate followed by questions, and all members can vote in the elections. Drinks and snacks will also be served. Make sure you have your say!
There will also be a report of how the last year has gone from the President and Treasurer, and also a chance to suggest constitutional changes to the society (see the website http://www.cupaksoc.co.uk/Constitution.doc for the current constitution).
Please check News section for the manifestos.
The Annual Iqbal Dinner 2007
06/03/2007 18:00
m £23, n/m £26
The Guildhall, Cambridge
"Celebrating 60 years of Pakistan"
§ Set at the beautiful Guildhall, this year's dinner promises to be a very
memorable and successful event, marking the 60th Anniversary of Pakistan.
§ Opening with a welcoming drinks reception, professional photographers
Eaden Lilley will be there to capture the moment with both friends and
colleagues.
§ Exquisite 3 course Pakistani meal served to your table (full vegetarian
option available).
§ Pakistani music played in the background throughout the dinner.
§ Prominent guest speakers and poetry recitals.
And after the dinner.....
§ Relaxing sheesha lounge
§ Karam boards to show off your skills!
§ Mehndi artists
§ Chocolate fountains, with a selection of fresh fruit including
strawberries to dip!
Dress Code: Traditional or black tie.
Tickets: £23.
Please make all cheques payable to CU Pakistani Society, and send them to
Aseer Akhter, (aa380@cam.ac.uk) at St. John's College, Cambridge. CB2 1TP.
Once your cheque has been received you will be sent a confirmation e-mail.
Guestlist entry only for this event, so please remember to write your full
name and email address clearly on the back of cheques (and specify if you
require a vegetarian meal) so that you can be added to the guestlist and
receive your confirmation email!
Please note that ALL meat served will be halal and NO alcoholic drinks will
be served at the event.
Early bookings for tickets recommended as places for this event sell out
very quickly! Details of evening schedule etc will follow. For ticket
enquiries contact Aseer Akhter (aa380@cam.ac.uk).
A chance to get out and play some cricket informally, would be good to see lots of you there! Please bring any cricket you may have, including cricket balls, and wear appropriate gear. There will be some cricket gear for those who do not have any of their own. If you would like to attend or have any other queries, please reply to Basit Kirmani at bk273 – places are limited.
Film night -
13/11/2006 20:00
m £1, n/m £1.50
Winstanley Lecture Theatre, Trinity College
A chance to relax and watch a film, maybe learn something new if your history is a bit hazy, or just to meet up together again! We're showing "Jinnah" in Trinity College on Monday, as usual just email Aseer if you can come. Drinks and snacks will be served.
"Those familiar with Pakistan's history will be most likely to appreciate this elaborate tribute to Mohammed Ali Jinnah, the man who created the Muslim nation in the wake of Great Britain's relinquishment of control over India. The story begins on a fantastical note, as an ailing Jinnah (Christopher Lee) expires and then finds himself in a heavenly place awaiting final judgment on his deeds. That could take some time, for the celestial bureaucrats in charge have misplaced Jinnah's file and the whole heavenly computer network is down. With nothing but time on his hands, Jinnah answers the many questions of his guide (Shashi Kapoor). His responses comprise the main story. Jinnah's tale begins in 1947 as England prepares to grant India its freedom. Muslims have always been a minority in the diverse country and Jinnah wants to create a country especially for them. The Muslim leader's nemesis, Viceroy Mountbatten (James Fox) finds Jinnah's proposal disturbing and so attempts to convince Ghandi (Sam Dastor) and Nehru (Robert Ashby) to dissuade Jinnah from starting more trouble, but it is to no avail. The story then jumps backward to 1916 when Jinnah (played as a young man by Richard Lintern) served as a prominent member of the India Congress Party. It was during this time that he married a beautiful Parsee (Indira Varma). As the guide continues his questions, a deeper understanding of Jinnah and the bloody events surrounding the genesis of Pakistan emerges."
Pakistan Society Annual Eid Dinner
27/10/2006 19:00
£25
Wordsworth Room, St. John's College
A celebration to remember! We have organised a 3-course halal dinner in St John's College, in our own private dining room.
Here's the menu we've lined up for you (remember all meat is halal):
7pm:
Drinks reception - Apple & Orange Juice
7:30pm:
Starter
*Salad of Roast Gressingham Duck - accompanied with sea scallops & pickled cucumber with ginger and rocket & soya beans.
*Vegetarian: Tomato & Red Pepper Cake - with a watercress salad & tomato remoulade
Main
*Canon of Lamb Gremolata - a delicious dish of lamb combining the best of local and Mediterranean ingredients
*Vegetarian: Vegetable Lasagne - roasted vegetables in between layers of fresh pasta with a spiced tomato sauce
Chef's Selection of Vegetables and Potatoes
Dessert
*Warm Apple Tart - served with honey & walnut ice cream, spiced apple compote and creme fraiche
The dress code is black tie or traditional, so its your chance this term to get really dressed up!
Numbers are limited for this event, and we will need people to confirm bookings by midday on Tuesday 24th for our final numbers. To book places, reply to this email telling me you plan to come, and then hand in a cheque for £25 payable to "CU Pakistani Society", either to a committee member or, in an envelope addressed to Aseer Akhter, to the porters lodge of St John's College. Make sure you write your name and email address on the back, and specify vegetarian for the veggie meal.
There is not usually the chance to enjoy a fully halal version of the Cambridge Dinners, so I hope to see lots of you there to take advantage of it!
For everyone in Cambridge on Monday, we have an afternoon of relaxing the Cambridge way! Meeting up in Starbucks coffee shop on the second floor of Borders bookshop (just off market square) at 1pm, we'll spend an hour or so catching up and talking. We will then meet on Magdalene Bridge (by Magdalene College) at 3pm to go punting down the river with a small picnic, a great chance for any freshers who have yet to try it to have a go, or just enjoy the ride down the river. Do let me know if you plan to come punting so that we can get enough punts and food for the picnic, just hit reply to this email.
Fresher's Squash/Iftaar
10/10/2006 18:00
m £1, n/m £2
Buckingham Room, Magdalene College
For those fasting, we will be breaking our fast at 6:20pm, followed by
prayers. Food will be served at 6:30pm, the mouthwatering Pakistani menu
including:
*kebabs,
*samosas,
*pakoras,
*parathas,
*cholay chaat,
*dehi baray,
*kheer,
*and of course the traditional masala chai!
Springfield Gardens, Harvey Court, West Road (next to Sidgewick site)
CU PakSoc is proud to invite you to "HUNGAMA" - bringing you great authentic asian food in beautiful settings, fun and games, and MUCH more!
Full vegetarian option available, and as usual, all meat served will be halal.
To guarantee entry you will need to sign up to our guestlist by booking in advance. Advance bookings can be made by prepayment to any Committee member, or by sending a cheque for the correct amount (payable to "CU Pakistan Society") to any of the committee members (see committee page). Please don't forget to write your full name and email address on the back of cheques!
§ Set at the beautiful Guildhall, this year's dinner promises to be a very
memorable and successful event.
§ Opening with a welcoming drinks reception, professional photographers
Eaden Lilley will be there to capture the moment with both friends and
colleagues.
§ Pakistani music played in the background throughout the dinner.
§ Prominent guest speakers and poetry recitals.
And after the dinner.....
§ Relaxing sheesha lounge
§ Mehndi artists
§ Chocolate fondues, with a selection of fresh fruit including strawberries
to dip in your Belgian chocolate!
Dress Code: Traditional or black tie.
Our chief guest speaker is confirmed as: Lord Nazir Ahmed
Lord Ahmed is the first Pakistani member of the House of Lords and a highly
accomplished businessman, and most importantly an excellent public speaker!
He is a great role model and representative for British Muslims, so this is
a good opportunity for us to meet him and perhaps take some pearls of
wisdom with us on the way.
Also appearing as our guest speaker is Dr. Dushka Saiyid, Allama Iqbal
Fellow at Wolfson College, who will give us a sense of perspective about
the reason for our Annual Dinner and the connection between Pakistan and
Cambridge, which promises to be eye opening for us all.
Tickets: £20 for members, £23 for non-members.
As part of our effort to help raise money for the South Asia Earthquake,
the society will be giving a donation to the appeal from the proceeds of
the dinner.
Please make all cheques payable to CU Pakistani Society, and send them (in
an envelope) to Shabana Pervez, (sp413@cam.ac.uk) at Trinity Hall, Trinity
Lane, Cambridge. CB2 1TJ. Alternatively, give them to any of the 2005/6
committee members (Aseer Akhter, Sidrah Rafique, Shahnawaz Abdullah, Obaid
Choudry, Aminah Khan, Asad Akhter).
Guestlist entry only for this event, so please remember to write your full
name and email address clearly on the back of cheques (and specify if you
require a vegetarian meal) so that you can be added to the guestlist and
receive your confirmation email!
Please note that all meat served will be halal and no alcoholic drinks will
be served at the event.
Early bookings for tickets recommended as places for this event sell out
very quickly every year! Details of evening schedule etc will follow. For
ticket enquiries contact Aseer Akhter (aa380@cam.ac.uk) for details.
Hardly a time for nashta...but the menu will promise to get you out of bed
so that you're just in time... Parathas, Omelette, Channa, Halwa and much
much more...
Just £3 for members (£4 non-members), and all you non-members have a chance
to get life membership (only £5) to get discounted tickets to our events
including our upcoming Annual Iqbal Dinner!
You see them all the time battling it out for the cricket championship. Now
for the first time ever, come and watch BanglaSoc, IndiaSoc, SlSoc and
PakSoc playing for the football championship!
Make sure your there to supporting your team! (It's all for fun really)
As Ramadhan is coming to a close - come and break one of your last fast for
this year with PakSoc.
There will be plenty of food available:
Pakoras
Chicken Curry
Saag Ghost
Chaat
Naan
Ice Cream
Tempted??? Why not come along and enjoy the spirit of Ramadhan?
Those of you who have not experienced fasting, this is definitely a meal
for which you should save your appetite and an experience which must be
lived!
The food is complimentary - however we would appreciate it if you could
contribute a generous amount towards the South Asia Earthquake.
Come and enjoy yourselves & meet other freshers at the Paksoc Freshers Squash.
If you would like to become a member and enjoy the benefits of our
discounted events for members - you could do so by paying a membership fee
of £6.00. Money will be collected at the freshers squash. You could also
pay by cheque (made payable to CU Pakistan Society).
Garden Party
20/06/2005 12:00
£6 Mem / £7 N/M
Harvey Court
It's back! The Paksoc "HUNGAMA" Garden Party - promising to bring you the very best in Asain sweets and delicacies. Not forgetting to stuff you with: samosas, spring rolls, kebabs, chaat, ice cold lassi, strawberry's and cream and much much more! And of course playing you the very best in Pakistani and Bhangra music.
- Welcoming drinks reception
- Professional photographers Eaden Lilley
- 4 course Pakistani meal (full vegetarian option available)
- Pakistani music played in the background throughout the dinner
- Prominent guest speakers
- Live poetry recitals including a selection of the poetry of the great Allama Iqbal
- Chocolate fondues with strawberries and marshmallows to dip into Belgian chocolate
- Mehndi (henna) artists
and more!
Dress Code: Traditional or black tie.
Please make cheques payable to CU Pakistani Society, and send (in an envelope) by 31st January to Saba Jamall, (saj35@cam.ac.uk) at Gonville & Caius College, Trinity Street, Cambridge, CB2 1TA. Cheques may also be given in person to Aseer Akhter, Reen Ferdous, Saad Siddiqui, Saima Hameed, Sidra Jabeen, Shabana Pervez, or Sidrah Rafique.
Once your cheque has been received you will be sent a confirmation e-mail. Guestlist entry only for this event, so please remember to write your full name and email address clearly on the back of cheques (and specify if you require a vegetarian meal) so that you can be added to the guestlist and receive your confirmation email!
Early bookings for tickets recommended as places for this great value event sell out quickly every year! Details of seating plan etc will follow. Group discount available for parties of over ten, contact Aseer Akhter (aa380@cam.ac.uk) for details & other ticket enquiries.
See you all there!
Paksoc Iftar - no 2!
06/11/2004 16.20
£5, £6.50nm
TBC
PAKSOC IFTAR:
Date: Saturday 6th November
Venue: Buckingham Room, Magdelene College
Time: 4.20pm til 6pm
Entry: £5 (£6.50 for non members)
Menu: This time Paksoc bring you samosas, kebabs, Chicken/Lamb Ceylon curry and Aloo saag served with rice, all from 'Kohinoor Restaurant' - one of the most popular restaurants in Cambridge! With dates to break your fast and both masala and normal varieties of tea served at the end, as always!
(All meat served will be halal, of course.)
This iftar is definitely not to be missed! Please email Saba on saj35@cam.ac.uk if you would like to attend this iftar as places are limited.
First Paksoc Iftar 2004
16/10/2004 18.00
£5, £6 nm
Buckingham Rm, Magdelene College
The first PakSoc iftar of Ramadan 2004, with lots of food on offer. The dishes on offer feature Lamb curry, Channa masala and Saag aloo, with dates to break your fast, and of course all followed by the traditional chai.
Paksoc Punting
12/10/2004 13.00
FREE
Scudamores, by Magdelene Bridge
For a chance to try out one of the most popular Cambridge traditions, meet
at Magdalene Bridge (down the road from the entrance to Magdalene College,
where the freshers squash was held). We will be leaving at 1:30pm, so
please arrive before this time to make sure we don't leave you behind! The
event obviously depends on the weather, but it would be nice to see as many
of you there as possible as it is always fun, and the more people the
better!
Freshers' Squash
10/10/2004 19.00
FREE, /£2
Buckingham Rm, Magdelene College.
Fresher's Squash with FREE entry for freshers, with lots of drinks and a ridiculously fantastic array of asian snacks and food - having decided to beat all the other freshers squashes this year by offering you Samosas, Kebabs, Cholay Chaat and poppadoms with mango chutney - and masala chai (traditional tea). And of course normal tea for those who prefer :)
HUNGAMA Garden Party 2004
17/06/2004 13.00
£5 (£6 non-mem)
Springfield Garden, Harvey Court, West Road (next to Sidgewick site)
CU Pakistan Society's "HUNGAMA" Garden Party 2004 was set in the beautiful grounds at Harvey Court once more this year, and was officially declared by all who attended as 'one of the highlights of May Week' and as one of the best garden parties this summer. As the ONLY garden party which brought you great authentic asian food, with endless Ice-cold Mango Lassi, Kheer (Pakistani sweet), Samosas, Kebabs, Cholay Chaat, Pani Puri (Gol guppay), Poppadoms, Fresh melon and Strawberries and cream for the perfect summer treat, and of course, Traditional "Chai" sipped to the backdrop of traditional Pakistani and Bhangra music, there was something for everyone and places sold out very quickly!
Annual Iqbal Dinner/Ball 2004
03/03/2004 19.00
Guildhall, Market Square
Set at the beautiful Guildhall, this year's dinner proved as memorable and successful as ever, with
- a welcoming drinks reception
- Professional photography
- Exquisite 4 Course Pakistani Meal.
- On stage traditional entertainment.
- Prominent Guest Speakers including Lord Nazir Ahmed.
- Sheesha Lounge.
Dress Code: Traditional/Black tie)
Our thanks to last year's committee, all those who helped make the event a success, and, of course, our sponsors: Kohinoor Restaurant Mill Road, and Cambridge Muslims.
Annual Iqbal Dinner
04/03/2003 7pm
Old Library, Emmanuel College
We invite you to what is undoubtedly the highlight of the PakSoc calendar.
The event will include:
* Pre-Dinner Drinks Reception *
* Exquisite four-course Pakistani meal *
* Live band playing the finest Pakistani music *
* Esteemed guest speakers, including the Pakistani High Commissioner, Abdul Jaffer *
* Mesmorising Urdu poetry recital *
* Shisha *
-Dress- Traditional/Formal
Tickets can be reserved by emailing and sending cheques (made payable to CU Pakistan Society) to Kamran Rabbani, Fitzwilliam College.
Please write your name and college on the reverse of the cheque. We urge you
to reserve your tickets soon as the event traditionally sells out very
quickly.
Please contact Committee members for further details.
Sahara Charity Reception
01/11/2002 19:30
£10
Old Library, Emmanuel College
CU PakSoc proudly presents the Sahara Charity Reception. This event is the
highlight of the term's calendar, and marks the official launch of 'Sahara
for Life' in Cambridge. Abrar-ul-Haq, one of the most popular Pakistani
musicians of this generation, and the founder of Sahara, will be
performing. Further, Lord Nazir Ahmed of Rotherham, the UK trustee of the
charity will be on the panel.
Sahara for Life is a non-governmental registered organisation striving for the
betterment of health and education in remote and under-developed areas.
Their objective is to establish and maintain hospitals, medical centres,
maternity homes, first aid centres and education institutions in Pakistan
and in any other place in the world where the need exists.
Sahara's first project is the Sughra Shafi Medical Complex, which is an
all purpose general hospital in the remote area of Narowal in Pakistan.
More than 2.5 million people shall benefit from this project, which
purports special emphasis on mother and childcare, as well as
tuberculosis.
Tickets can be obtained from any committee member. Alternatively, cheques
(made payable to CU Pakistan Society) can be sent to myself, Kamran
Rabbani, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, CB3 0DG. Please write the name of your college on the reverse of the cheque. Tickets can then be collected at the door.
We urge you to book soon as there are a limited number of tickets.
Dress is traditional/formal.
Refreshments will be served (all food will be halal).
Freshers' Squash
13/10/2002 17:00
Ramsden Room, St. Catharine's College
The perfect opportunity for Freshers to meet existing members of the society, and vice versa. Traditional Pakistani food prepared by our very own committee will be on offer. All are welcome.
'Gup Shup'
02/05/2002 21:00
£Free
Rainbow Cafe, (opposite King's College)
Literally meaning 'chat', Gup Shup is the first event to be held this
term. It is an informal opportunity to meet the new committee over coffee/chai/desserts. More importantly though, it is a chance to take a well-deserved break from the books.
One of the goals of the new committee is to increase the frequency of such
informal events so as to provide greater opportunity for members to
socialise. The aim is to create more of a sense of community within the
society.
Annual Iqbal Dinner 2002
09/03/2002 19:00
£22, £25
Queen's College
This event is to be the highlight of the Cambridge University Pakistan Society's calendar.
Insha'allah the evening will include:
> A reception to welcome our guests
> Four course traditional Pakistani dinner accompanied by a talk on the work of Alama Iqbal
> Speeches from our cheif guests: Lord Nazir Ahmed and Shami Ahmed (founder of the Joe Bloggs empire)
> Beautiful Pakistani Ghazals sung live on stage by artists based in London and some of the latest desi tunes to end the evening with bhangra.
Reception is to be held at Queen's College Old Kitchens, with dinner in the Old Hall.
To purchase a ticket, pigeon-hole your money / cheque made payable to 'CU Pakistan Society' to any of the committee members:
Ali Kazmi (St. John's)
Mishal Khan (Christs)
Shahzad Alikhan (Gonville and Caius)
Daanish Bhimjee (Pembroke)
Mohammed Khalil (Fitzwilliam)
Ayesha Noorani (Trinity)
Please provide your name, college & email address along with ticket payment and specify special dietry requirements. All food will be halal.
For tickets purchased before the 2nd of March group seating for friends can be allocated. Tickets will be available until 6th March 2002.
Dress is Black Tie/Traditional.
It should be an unforgettable evening, and we hope to see all of you there.
Eid dinner
25/02/2002 20:00
£7
India House (31 Newnham Road)
The CU Arab Society and CU Pakistani Society invite you to celebrate Eid with friends in Cambridge - with a good curry in good company all for just £7 including rice, naan, and poppadoms!
If you don't know the venue, meet us at Queens' at 7:45pm. Please email Ali (sak37) ahead of time, so if more people come than we expected we can book the extra seats.
Cricket nets
15/02/2002 22:00
£Free
Fenners Gallery
Cricket nets. Does exactly what it says on the tin.
Players (members aswell as non-members) of all standards are welcome.
Middle Eastern Nights
09/02/2002 20:00
m £2, n/m £3
Downing Party Room, Downing College
The most energetic, colourful and lively party of the year, timed to take away those mid-winter, mid-term blues. Come join in an unforgettable night of music, dance, food and drink. Experience the heat and passion of the Middle East and throw yourselves at the mercy of the enchanting power and rhythm of Arabic, Iranian, Pakistani and Indian music.
Talk: Who is to blame for the Kashmir Crisis?
27/01/2002 17:15
£Free
Winstanley Lecture Theatre, Trinity College
CU Paksoc is lucky enough to have two excellent speakers lined up to give an insight into the Kashmir issue:
Dr. Saqib Quereshi
PhD in US Foreign Policy to Pakistan / Critically Re-Constructing Strategy from the LSE. He has also written for newspapers such as FT.
Mr. Shahid Sadullah
Editor of the English Daily Jang. He has become a familiar face to viewers of BBC and CNN, featuring frequently in panel discussions regarding the India/Pakistan conflict.
This promises to be a highly informative discussion about an issue that has largely been ignored for over 50 years.
Ramadan Iftar
28/11/2001 16:00
St. Columbus' Church, Downing St
Joint iftar with ISOC at around 4.00pm. There will be a brief talk at 5.30pm following the food (speaker TBC). All are welcome.
Ramadan Iftar
24/11/2001 16:00
£Split
C3 New Court, St. John's College
We think most of us have realised by now that Ramadan in Cambridge can be quite different from festive occassion it is made into elsewhere. Having iftar alone is really no fun - so this on 24th November, Paksoc have organised a casual iftar where we can get together, order some Pizza and eat.
(Just incase you were thinking that pizza isn't a very traditional pakistani dish...we have it on the good authority of Mr. Pakistan - Daanish - that Pizza hut is a favourite iftari hangout in Pakistan!)
So all you have got to do is email Ali (sak37) asap, but at the latest by 14:00 on the day, so we can order enough for everyone. We will split the cost between us. Free drinks and dates will be provided by Paksoc and there will be a room to pray.
Meeting with Asma Jahangir
21/11/2001 17:15
£Free
Z basement, Christ's College
A very prominent Pakistani Human Rights Lawyer, Asma Jahangir , will be in Cambridge for a few days, and she has agreed to meet with the Pakistan Society. Due to her tight schedule, she is unable to give a talk, but has kindly offered to meet the members of the society.
Although she is very well known in Pakistan, some details about her work for those who may be interested:
- Asma Jahangir was the Head of the Human Right Commission in Pakistan
- She has dealt extensively with issues such as Child Labour, Women's Right and Honour Killings.
- She is involved with the 'Track to Dimplomacy' program in which prominent citizens from India and Pakistan are working toward reaching peace.
It should be a very interesting discussion, especially for any budding lawyers. Asma Jahangir has done numerous interviews with BBC and her cases are very controversial (one of the girls she was representing was killed in Asma's office!)...be there to find out more!
Debate: Our way or the highway: Muslims and the West
18/11/2001 17:15
£Free
Winstanley Theatre, Trinity College
CUALA are organising an evening of debating on the subject of Muslims and the west, which Paksoc are participating in.
"Our way or the highway: Muslims and the West" will be the biggest inter-society debate ever in Cambridge. However, Paksoc need a team of 3 debators for the evening.
There will be two different motions:
1. Asian Muslims should support Afganistan. - semi-finals
2. Asian Muslims can live in harmony with the West. - finals
Please email Ali (sak37) as soon as possible if you at all interested in debating. The event will be free for all members of Paksoc to attend.
Gup Shup
28/10/2001 20:00
Clown's Cafe
As it has been a while since everyone got together, we thought this is the perfect time to have a second session of 'Gup Shup'.
For those of you who have not heard of 'Gup Shup' before, it is a relaxed event in which everyone gets togther and chit chats over some delicious cake and coffee.
For those of you who do not know where Clown's is, it is situated on Kings Street (behind Christ's). To be escorted to Clown's by a committee member, meet at the front of Christ's at 8:00pm. Otherwise just drop in whenever you want. We hope to see you all there!
Bollywood film showing
19/10/2001 19:00
£Free
Winstanely Theatre, Trinity College
Due to popular request, we are showing a Bollywood film, 'Kaho Naa.. Pyaar Hai'.
It is a free showing, and feel free to bring along friends whether they are Paksoc members or not.
Paksoc Squash
10/10/2001 17:00
£Free
Ramsden Room, St Catharine's College
There will be lots of free food and drink, as well as some good Pakistani music. Feel free to just pop in and out. It is simply an opportunity to meet fellow Asians and to gain membership to the society. Don't hesitate to bring your friends along!
Dress: Casual/Traditional
Hungama (Garden Party)
17/06/2001 16:00
m £4, n/m £5
Jesus College
Thanks to our sponsors, the party is at a bargain price. Traditional Pakistani food from Southall will be served, and all food is halal with a vegetarian option.
For the sporting amongst you, there will be frisbees, footballs and of course a cricket bat and ball. There will also be mehendi, music and more. Copies of the termly newsletter will also be given to members at the party.
Make cheques payable to 'CU Pakistan Society'. Send cheques to Ali Kazmi, St. John's College. For those of you who are too busy at the moment, we have left the option of paying at the door, but tickets must be reserved as places are limited. To reserve a ticket email Ali (sak37@cam.ac.uk) or Mishal (msk30@cam.ac.uk) and state the number of tickets you'd like to reserve.
This would just be an opportunity for us, the new commitee, to meet those of you we haven't met already, and a last chance for you meet up with everyone before going underground for serious revision! If you are already deep into revision, feel free to drop in for a quick coffee; it would be great to see everyone.
For those of you who do not know where Clown's is, it is situated on Kings Street (behind Christ's), and for those of you who don't know where King's street is, meet at Christ's Porter's Lodge at 8:30pm. We hope to see everyone there, (and some new faces!)
Annual General Meeting
14/03/2001 12:00
£Free
TBA
With a hole in our collective heart, I have to say that this is the last term the present committee will be in office. We are hoping to have an AGM on Wednesday 14th March where a new committee will be elected. If you are interested in running for President, or indeed any of the other posts and have questions, do not hesitate to contact us for a little talk.
Iqbal Dinner
04/03/2001 18:30
Old Hall, Queens College
This event is to be the highlight of the Cambridge University Pakistan Society's calendar, the dinner itself being preceded by a short talk by Ms. Bapsi Sidhwa about her acclaimed novel Ice-Candy-Man/Cracking India.
This inspirational novel explores the partition of India and Pakistan from a child's point of view and has recently been made into the movie Earth by noted Canadian director Deepa Mehta. Ms. Sidhwa will illustrate her talk with slides of the film in production and discuss the process of turning the book into a movie from the writer's perspective. (Earth is the second film in Deepa Mehta's trilogy of the elements, Fire, Earth and Water).
There will be a sumptuous FIVE course 'traditional' dinner, accompanied and followed by beautiful Pakistani Ghazals sung live on stage alongside musicians capable of soothing you into a trance of complete bliss!
To purchase a ticket, ICMS your money to CU Pakistan Society, Trinity College or pigeon-hole it in to any of the committee members:
sana ayub (magdalene)
huma rehman (queens)
mustafa hadi, sufyan hussain (trinity hall)
shahid karim (trinity)
nadia ahmad (selwyn)
sobia choudary (newnham)
faisal haq (churchill)
sara kapadia, shameem patel (homerton)
Cheques should be made payable to 'CU Pakistan Society'.Please put your name, college & email address on the back. Please specify special dietry requirements. All food will be halal.
Members are guaranteed a ticket until 18th February 2001. Tickets will be available to buy until 25th February 2001.
As part of the One World Week initiative, CU Pakistan Society bring a cultural fair that will give those new to the Pakistani culture a feel for what being Pakistani is all about. The fair will boast all things Pakistani -caramboard, mehndi, food, islamic and pakistani art, culture and more.
THE BEST BIT: something that we have been wanting to do for a veery long time here in Cambridge: A Dholak Session! Thats right! There will be a dholak session at the fair too. A chance to play the dholak and sing along to some of the best loved songs. Dont worry if you don't know the words to any songs, we'll supply them on paper! And if you don't want to sing, you can come along and CLAP!
Come along and immerse yourself in the atmosphere ... and dont forget to bring your friends!
Proceeds of this event will go to charity (Edhi Foundation)
Iftar dinner; courtesy of Renu's Tandoori Takeaway.
Future Of The Brit-Pak
24/11/2000 18:45
£Free
Winstanely Lecture Theatre, Trinity College
The British Identity. The Pakistani Identity. Is the hybrid compatible with either and what is the future? With Navid Akhtar, a producer from the BBC.
This week's event is a discussion about an issue that is close to many of our hearts and has been the cause of many harmful misunderstandings between many people.
If you have roots from a country with a culture that clashes with the western culture (regardless of whether it is Pakistani, Indian, Bengali or anything else), conflicts and confusion will undoubtely arise. Trying to make two clashing cultures compliment each other is not an easy task, but then is it even possible?
Which identity do you assume and do you actually have a choice? Will you ever be fully accepted by either culture? Is this new Brit-Pak culture acceptable by the British and Pakstani? Does it actually have a future or will it slowly disintegrate?
How do YOU identify yourself?
Whether you are Pakistani, Indian, Bengali, British or a mixture, you will have a view on this topic. Come along and hear the views from a British born Pakistani and a born and bred Pakistani..... air your own personal views about your own identity..... this promises to be an interesting evening.
Michaelmas Dinner
17/11/2000 18:30
m £5, n/m £6
Leslie Stevens Room, Trinity Hall
Missing your home cooked food? Fear not, CU Pakistan Society is here to help!
We will be serving a light starter followed by a mouthwatering main meal finished off by "a' scrumptiously, irresistable dessert. The best bit is, it is ALL home cooked in the traditional Pakistani way. So put the beans on toast aside and take up this rare opportunity to indulge yourself with the most satisfying food in Cambridge!
Email to reserve a place. Make cheques payable to 'CU Pakistan Society'. Send/ICMS cheques to CU Pakistan Society, Trinity College or pay at the door.
