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President of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Abdul Basit is visiting Australia with a delegation to explore business and trade opportunities. Mr Basit told SBS that current level of exports to Australia does not match the actual export pot... (President of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Abdul Basit is visiting Australia with a delegation to explore business and trade opportunities between the two countries. Mr Basit told SBS that current level of exports to Australia does not match the actual export potential, specially his countrys untapped Halal products having huge potential for Australian market. Pakistani businesses are well aware of importance of business ethics specially when trading in international market like Australia, He added.  )

The centre gathered community support and was able to collect around $800,000 in just a few days. Volunteers Farooq Syed, Abdul Aziz and Faizan Zia visited our studio to share more details... (The centre gathered community support and was able to collect around $800,000 in just a few days. Volunteers Farooq Syed, Abdul Aziz and Faizan Zia visited our studio to share more details...  )

Our correspondent Shahid Hashmi tells us what really happened as the Pakistan Cricket Board identified the culprits... ()

From sound healing with didgeridoo to art therapy for disabled people, Aboriginal art is proving powerful tool for helping Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians heal the body and mind... (From sound healing with didgeridoo to art therapy for disabled people, Aboriginal art is proving powerful tool for helping Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians heal the body and mind...  )

Renowned Urdu poet Khushbir Singh Shaad learned Urdu script around the time his first book (Jaane Kab Yeh Mausam Badle) was released. Shaad has also penned verses for the title song for Bollywood film. He has awarded with several awards Shadd is a... ( Renowned Urdu poet Khushbir Singh Shaad learned Urdu script around the time his first book (Jaane Kab Yeh Mausam Badle) was released. Shaad has also penned verses for the title song for Bollywood film. He has awarded with several awards Shadd is a popular name of Mushaira (Poetry congregation) in and travelled many countries for recitation of poetry the Mushaira. Khushbir Singh Shaad is one of the true representatives of the classical school of Urdu Poetry. Listen visiting poet talk and poetry Kalam e Shaer - Bazaban e Shaer.    )

Jashn e Rekhta is one of the most popular Indian Literary festivals that celebrate the rich heritage of Urdu language. Rekhtaa Foundation has established a free website Rekhta.org with the objective of promoting and disseminating Urdu literature, ... (Jashn e Rekhta is one of the most popular Indian Literary festivals that celebrate the rich heritage of Urdu language. Rekhtaa Foundation has established a free website Rekhta.org with the objective of promoting and disseminating Urdu literature, especially Urdu Poetry to an audience beyond those conversant with the Urdu script. Credit of its launch goes to one man, Sanjiv Saraf, an engineer by profession and successful industrialist. Listen views of Rekhtas founder Sanjiv Saraf who is sharing his passion for rich heritage of Hindustani language historically known as Rekhta (Urdu).  )

Karachi Literature festival (KLF) is one of the largest literary festivals. Legendary literary figures from the globe are participating in KLF 2017. Karachi Literature Festival is an iconic annual literary festival and its attendance rose in last ... (Karachi Literature festival (KLF) is one of the largest literary festivals. Legendary literary figures from the globe are participating in KLF 2017. Karachi Literature Festival is an iconic annual literary festival and its attendance rose in last seven years from 5000 in 2010 to 175,000 in 2016. After continues great successes of Karachi and Islamabad literature festivals now KLF is extending its wing to London and why not Australia next? Renowned writer/critic and co-founder of the festival Dr.Asif Farrukh is sharing the details of the festival that impatiently waited.    )

The Western Sydney Urdu Language School provides a Saturday morning language classes for children who wish to learn Urdu. It is an important part of retaining, remembering and celebrating native cultural traditions. It is education department appr... (The Western Sydney Urdu Language School provides a Saturday morning language classes for children who wish to learn Urdu. It is an important part of retaining, remembering and celebrating native cultural traditions. It is education department approved extra qualification to make your child bilingual says Hafeez Jan of Urdu School.  )

Community groups across the country work alongside governments to help those most in need of housing to develop sustainable and effective solutions. But one of these solutions, public housing, is now harder to find.   (Community groups across the country work alongside governments to help those most in need of housing to develop sustainable and effective solutions. But one of these solutions, public housing, is now harder to find.)

Manzoor Mian discusses his ideas with us and shares a story of a church that helped Muslims in regional Victoria secure funds to build a mosque... (Manzoor Mian discusses his ideas with us and shares a story of a church that helped Muslims in regional Victoria secure funds to build a mosque...  )

If I can stand up for my rights, I can stand up for my community as well, says Virk, who is contesting the WA elections as an independent candidate... (If I can stand up for my rights, I can stand up for my community as well, says Virk, who is contesting the WA elections as an independent candidate...  )

According to the global Economy Report, worldwide spending on global halal food and lifestyle products could rise to create an international industry worth $3.7 trillion till 2019. Halal Expo Australia has a mission of making Australia a regional ... (According to the global Economy Report, worldwide spending on global halal food and lifestyle products could rise to create an international industry worth $3.7 trillion till 2019. Halal Expo Australia has a mission of making Australia a regional business hub of global Halal industry. Over 120 Halal exhibitors and over 10,000 visitors attended last year Expo event and Halal expo 2017 is expected to be larger than last year. Director and founder Syed Atiq Ul Hasan of HEA shares his views about the event.  )

Deputy Inspector General Fayyaz Sumbal was tragically killed in a suicide bombing at a funeral in Quetta, Pakistan, on August 8, 2013 and his Australian federal police mates Danny Caruana, along with his three Australian-based brothers, set up the... (Deputy Inspector General Fayyaz Sumbal was tragically killed in a suicide bombing at a funeral in Quetta, Pakistan, on August 8, 2013 and his Australian federal police mates Danny Caruana, along with his three Australian-based brothers, set up the Fayyaz Sumbul Foundation to tributes him. The foundations chief fundraising venture is the Fayyaz Sumbal Cup, a star-studded cricket match first held in 2013. The Cup has been played three times in Pakistan, and reciprocal games have been hosted in Melbourne, Hobart and Perth. Funds raised by the foundation are spent aiding the families of servicemen and women killed and wounded in the line of duty.  )

There are concerns relations between Australia and the United States might be cooling over the refugee deal signed with the former Obama administration. Newspaper reports in the U-S claim Malcolm Turnbull and Donald Trump had a fiery exchange ... (There are concerns relations between Australia and the United States might be cooling over the refugee deal signed with the former Obama administration. Newspaper reports in the U-S claim Malcolm Turnbull and Donald Trump had a fiery exchange over the weekend.  )

Mehreen has obtained bachelor degree in Contemporary Music and just completed her Masters in Research in Music on scholarship from Australian university. Being an avid lover of the arts and music, she performed her first solo at the age of 12 on t... (Mehreen has obtained bachelor degree in Contemporary Music and just completed her Masters in Research in Music on scholarship from Australian university. Being an avid lover of the arts and music, she performed her first solo at the age of 12 on the Sydney Opera House stage. Along with these performances, she has toured with International Pakistani artists - most notably, Abrar-ul-Haq. As of currently, Mehreen is currently working on a career in the music industry and has future plans for undertaking a Phd. in Music. She looks forward to being a contributor, one day, to music and becoming a household name.  )