Welcome to PAASA

This was Dr Ashfaque Ahmed who came to Australia in 1962 in Sydney and then moved to Adelaide to work in The Royal Adelaide hospital in 1965, decided to start a Pakistani Association. His idea finally came into existence in 1967 with the name as Australian Pakistani Association.

Dr. Ashfaque Ahmed was the first President with Vice President Captain Sabir Shah of the Pakistani Army, and treasurer Mr. Azhar Jamal Minhas from Lahore. Later in 1984 that association become Pakistani Australian Association of SA- PAASA with Mr. Shamim Noori as President, Dr. Khalid Farooqi as Secretary and Dr. Farooq as Treasurer.

Since then PAASA has been representing Pakistani community in South Australia on social and cultural platforms and providing platform to the community members to not only celebrate their events of significant importance but also to showcase our ethnic diversity, unique culture and social and religious values to the multicultural communities in SA.

Mission

PAASA mission is to promote Pakistani culture and values within an integrated and connected Australian community and continue to be a part of multicultural and ethnic society of South Australia.

Vision

PAASA mission is to promote Pakistani culture and values within an integrated and connected Australian community and continue to be a part of multicultural and ethnic society of South Australia.

Vision

A united, trusted and progressing Pakistani community in SA.

PAASA mission is to promote Pakistani culture and values within an integrated and connected Australian community and continue to be a part of multicultural and ethnic society of South Australia.

High Resolution Mission Concept

PAASA Constitution

Pakistani Community History in SA

Pakistani Australian Association of SA Aims to

To Develop:

A sense of belonging among Pakistani community members and strengthening the community ties with other multicultural communities.

To Integrate:

With the Australian multicultural society and respect Australian values and way of life by keeping our unique identity intact.

To Arrange:

Sports activities for the youth and take it as an opportunity to connect with multicultural communities on sports platforms.

To Participate:

In the literary, art and cultural activities with multicultural communities in SA and to develop close connections with similar local and national organisations.

To Organise:

Social and cultural events of national significance like Pakistan Day, Independence Day, Eid Fiter and Eid Adha.

To Celebrate:

Australia Day in our unique cultural way to reflect our sagacity of belongingness to this land and our commitment to contribute to the social, cultural and economic development of this country.

To Provide:

To provide equal opportunities to all members of the Pakistani community to connect within in a respectful and friendly way and develop a cohesive environment.

To Welcome:

The new arrivals whether migrants, temporary residents or students and provide them help and assistance in their early settlement in SA.

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    Latest Past Events

    Eid-Al-Adha and Pakistan Independence Day Dinner

    We did not cancel this event as yet in the hope that if COVID-19 situation gets better we will organize Eid and Independence Day dinner for the community under COVID-19...

    Sufi Nights by PAASA

    The Barton Community Center South Road, Torrensville

    Indulge in the Passionate and Entrancing beats of Sufi Music and enjoy the delectable taste of Pakistani Cuisine for Dinner. Live Sufi Music by Farhan Shan & Brothers, Melodious songs...

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