International

LONDON: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) organised a media conference and dinner on the 2^nd of February, 2012, to introduce the first ever elected office bearers in East London’s Ghausia Community hall.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf social media team suffered a major hack on its facebook pages today. The team is working to recover the pages with center for cyber crimes and facbook administration

St Paul Minneapolis MN, February 2^nd; Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Minnesota Chapter organized a Pakistani community dinner on Sunday Jan 29^th, 2012 at Apple Valley community center. About 300 men, women and children turned out to hear PTI's message of change.

PTI Houston Chapter is having its first monthly meeting for PTI members, friends, and guests on February 7th.  All members are requested to attend this dinner meeting and exchange ideas, news, information and plan for further PTI activities in the Houston area.

PTI Michigan meets requirements of 30 paying members.  PTI Michigan encourages the Pakistani American community in Michigan to become a paid member.  You support will help to put PTI in better position to fight for better Pakistan.

A dinner was arranged in January 2012 in a Banquet Hall in Copenhagen in the honour of Major (Retd) Khalil Awan, President District. Gujrat. The dinner was hosted by the local expat community led by Ch. Ejaz and Ch. Iftikhar. Mr Awan was warmly welcomed by both PTI-Denmark counsel and the Pakistani community in Copenhagen.

Secretary General Dr. Arif Alvi has congratulated the elected office bearers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in the United Kingdom.  They now have the responsibility to further the goals of the party, to provide leadership and endeavor to unite all members into one strong group.

Mr. Hassan Mehmood is a long time member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and arranged the first ever Jalsa for Chairman Imran Khan in 1997 in Attock.

PTI Belgium held a meeting on 27th January of its organizing body chaired by Sheikh Majid.  Agenda of the meeting included arrangements of first discussion forum, organizational issues regarding upcoming public gathering and follow up on some ongoing matters.

Senior Vice President Hamid Khan has announced the results of the first ever intra-party elections in UK. He has congratulated the winning candidates and encouraged the candidates who could not win, to participate actively in PTI UK activies and support the elected teams.

 Mr. Muhammad Nadeem Yousuf Advocate coordinator PTI Italy visits Davos,Switzerland to attend law conference in world economic forum on 27th Jan.2011. The invitation was extended by EU lawyers association, luxemburg. He was the only Pakistani lawyer who attended this historical event to represent Pakistan.

SVP Hamid Khan has announced that the e-balloting time for PTI UK election has ended and results will be announced on 29th January 2011.

The meeting was part of the monthly gatherings organized by member volunteers to
share ideas regarding future growth and have social activities.

An Interview by Foreign Policy AFPAK Channel

Dr. Mazari participate in Pakistan-India relations discussion organized by STR

President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf New Jersey Chapter restated his commitment to increase PTI membership in his field of influence. He was speaking at the Membership Drive held at Pizza Time in Ridgewood, NJ.

Campaign time for PTI UK intra-party elections will be ending today and e-ballots will be sent tomorrow to all eligible voting members in the 8 regions of UK. Hamid Khan has encouraged all voters to exercise their voting right. 

Canada (22 January, 2012):APML President in Canada Mr.Imran Siddiqui and Vice President Mr. Zia Hanif resigned to join PTI with his team

 PTI Canada escalates its membership campaign in Alberta Region

On Friday 20th January, the Chinese Ambassador Lio Jian called on Chairman PTI Imran Khan for an exchange of views on matters of common interest. Dr Shireen Mazari Central Vice President Foreign and Security Policy and Mr Raoof Hasan Central Vice President Media, were also present in the meeting.

Belgium(19 January, 2012): PTI Belgium held a meeting on 19th January of its organizing body chaired by Sheikh Majid.  Agenda of the meeting included organization of worker convention, visit to PTI Netherlands, update on the registration process for PTI in Belgium and follow up on some ongoing matters.

In accordance with PTI-USA elections requirements, the chapter has completed the requirement of getting at least 30 paid members signed up.

PTI Germany held a seminar-cum-discussion event in Berlin on January 15th where the structure and working of PTI in Germany was presented and discussed.

Washington, D.C.: PTI Virginia submitted $1200 towards funds requested by the PTI
central secretariat Islamabad. The secretariat had earlier asked the international
chapters to raise funds needed to procure much needed motor bikes for local office
bearers.

Energetic crowd applauded and waved flags in the Jalsa of Tehreek-e-Insaf New York awaiting Chairman’s address in SoundView Studio of Queens, NY. A first of its kind jalsa saw it to be house full without any national leader present.

As per schedule, SVP Hamid Khan has announced the final list of 46 candidates who will be contesting the PTI UK first ever intra-party elections.

President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Dallas, TX reiterated his commitment to increase PTI membership in his sphere of influence. He was speaking at the Membership Drive held at Dera Grill Banquet Hall in Irving TX.

"Imran’s ‘tsunami’ hits New York" reports, The Nation

 Secretary International affairs Dr. Humayun Mohmand and SG Dr. Arif Alvi citing a recent program by Ishtiaq Khan (secretary election commission) have encouraged all overseas Paksitanis specially PTI members to get their NICOP cards.

During this event Sani’s and Johar’s families announced their support for PTI and formally joined the PTI Arizona chapter. Many of the prominent Pakistani community members joined this event and announced their support for PTI and appreciation for PTI causes and struggles for Pakistan.

Senior vice president Hamid Khan and office of international affairs have announced the name of 47 candidates for the 8 regional chapters of PTI UK.

Dublin 26th December :A get together dinner was organized by PTI Ireland on 26th December 2011 in Dublin, Ireland, in which a large number of people attended from all walks of life  

Pakistan Tehreek E Insaf New York disowns and condemns the false email campaign against respected Tanveer Zamani.  PTI-NY condemns the recent emails being sent out by an impersonator using PTI-NY's email address that is falsely propagating Asif Ali Zardari's marriage to Ms. Tanveer Zamani. 

Atlanta, Georgia:  Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Atlanta Chapter congratulates all the PTI Karachi /Sindh/Social Media Team for successfully hosting the Jalsa.  We also congratulate the entire Pakistan, especially, the people of Karachi for breaking all the barriers in terms of attending the Jalsa in a vast number on this important day of “Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s birthday,”and also the sacred day of “Christmas” for our Christian brothers and sisters.

Senior Vice president Hamid Khan has announced the renaming schedule of PTI UK elections by re-opening the candidate nominations for the eight regional chapters of UK.

PTI Dallas Hosts a Successful Fundraiser for Karachi Jalsa And Membership Drive

PTI Virginia chapter organized a triumphant fundraising community dinner event here at Springfield, VA and raised thousands of dollars in addition to attracting several new paying members to PTI.

Belgium (December 18, 2011): PSA organized a debate on a topic: 'Can PTI bring a change - A reality or a deception?'. PTI Belgium participated in the event and defended the position of party. Debate was attended by good number of students. Majority of students were in the favor of PTI but at same time showed their concerns over new entrants in party. PTI Belgium assured participants that a transparent process will be developed for ticket awarding to make sure to have right people to represent us. 

(Manchester 10 December 2011): PTI Manchester was invited to an event in Bolton hosted by Chaudhry Sajjad Asghar, where he announced his joining.

Canada (December 11, 2011): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Canada in Vancouver, BC held an annual convention under the leadership of Mr. Saif Pannu, PTI Canada Coordinator for Western Canada to enrol new members and raise funds for Karachi Jalsa.

Toronto (December 11, 2011): Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf Canada joined the very peaceful Itehad-e-Pakistan rally outside the US Consulate General in Toronto, to protest against the recent NATO attacks on Pakistani check-posts in Mohmand Agency that left 26 martyred

Paris (9 December 2011): PTI France strongly condemns and denies any news about arrangement of Zulfiqar Mirza's Jalsa in Paris.

Meeting of London PTI UK activists/members was called out by Furqan Nadeem to discuss the prevailing intraparty elections` situation in PTI UK, elections delay and their long term consequences within the party in general and specifically in UK. New membership drive and anomalies regarding the current PTI UK bank account. Also, to discuss the funding mechanism to assist PTI’s Karachi Jalsa which will be held on Mazar-e-Quaid on 25th December 2011.

Canada (     ): Two notables of Pakistani Community and Ex PML-N leader of Canada, Mr. Javed Sial and Mr. Zaid Rashidi announced to join PTI Canada along with their approximately 100 friends and supporters.