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The British Asian Trust appoints three new trustees

Image by The British Asian Trust The British Asian Trust has announced the appointment of Aatif Hassan, Khatun Sapnara, and Shonnel Malani to its Board of Trustees earlier this month. Their shared passion for the Trust’s work and unique expertise will play a pivotal role in overseeing the success of the organisation, driving impact and […]

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From a Pakistani immigrant to Crown Court Judge: Tahir Khan KC shares his story

Image courtesy: Telegraph and Argus A newly appointed Circuit Judge has shared the touching and inspiring tale of his family\’s journey to the United Kingdom from Pakistan and his remarkable ascent in the legal profession over the course of more than 50 years of residing in the city, according to a report by Telegraph and

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Manleys Solicitors announces the appointment of Sehar Hussain as Associate Solicitor

Image by Manleys Law Manleys Solicitors, a boutique firm of nationally recognised commercial litigation solicitors, has announced the appointment of Sehar Hussain as an Associate Solicitor at its Chester office. Hussain trained and qualified with Tucker Turner Kingsley Wood LLP in London but moved back to the North West to be closer to her family.

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British Asian businesswoman recognised with the prestigious CIPR Honorary Fellowship

Image by the British Asian Trust Farzana Baduel, CEO and Co-Founder of Curzon PR, has made history by becoming the first British Asian woman from an ethnic minority to receive the prestigious Honorary Fellowship from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). This ground breaking achievement is a significant milestone in the CIPR\’s nearly 10,000-member

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British Asian entrepreneur behind the world’s smallest phone announces the launch of new product

Image by Newsquest A British Asian entrepreneur who owns a thriving electronics firm in China has launched a new product in the market. Originally from Bradford, Shazad Talib, is the face behind Zini Mobiles Ltd. The brand is best known for its Zanco Tiny range of miniature phones. In a recent interview with Telegraph &

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Naga Munchetty slams doctors for never taking her health concerns seriously for decades

Image by Parliamentlive.tv BBC newsreader Naga Munchetty has lashed out at the NHS after claiming she was “never taken seriously” by doctors. Munchetty said that she has spent decades being ‘failed and gaslit’ by the healthcare system after her symptoms of heavy periods, repeated vomiting and unbearable pain were ignored. When speaking before the House

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“I can\’t leave my people when they need me”: First Minister Humza Yousaf’s brother-in-law refuses to leave the injured unattended in war-torn Gaza

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf with his wife Nadia (Image by The Courier) By News Desk The First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf, has said that his brother-in-law, who works as a doctor in Gaza, has refused to leave the hospital and continues to treat patients. This comes as his mother-in-law, Elizabeth El-Nakla, said

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Indian woman spends day as British High Commissioner

Shreya Dharmarajan with Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner in India 21-year-old Shreya Dharmarajan from Chennai became the British High Commissioner to India for a day. Dharmarajan got a rare behind-the-scenes look at the life of a diplomat and saw the UK-India partnership in action. The British High Commission in New Delhi has organised the ‘High

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‘It\’s just not enough’: Gurpreet Singh Johal questions lack of efforts to bring his brother back to the UK

 L-R: Gurpreet Singh Johal with his brother Jagtar Singh Johal (Image by Gurpreet Singh Johal) Almost six years after his arrest, Jagtar Singh Johal remains imprisoned in India. The Scottish man went to his home state of Punjab in India for his wedding in 2017 but never returned. Johal, a Sikh activist and campaigner, has

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Pakistan’s first equestrian qualifies for the Olympics after 73 years

Image by Oz Shots News Desk Pakistan’s first equestrian, Usman Khan, is gearing up to launch his bid for gold at the Paris Olympics 2024. Ranked number one in the Africa and Middle East Group rankings and second in Olympic Group F, Usman Khan is Pakistan’s top event rider and currently the nation\’s only 4-star

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