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(Coverage by Syed Zafar Hussain Editor-in-Chief)
Australian Islamic College of Sydney celebrated his 10th year of success in
conjunction with the opening ceremony of a new library, four classrooms,
administration building & a big hall for indoor games and other facilities. The
Opening Ceremony was held on Friday 16th March 2007 at Mount Druitt Sydney. The
High Commissioner of Pakistan Mr. Babar W. Malik & Jackie Kelly MP were chief
guests of the function which was attended by more than 1,000 students, parents,
Govt officials, community leaders, religious scholars and diplomats.
Principal Dr. Ahmed Deria gave the details of the achievements in his welcome
address. The students of the college presented different interesting
presentations & cultural activities. Prominent Pakistani Dr. Ghulam Akbar Khan,
Chairman Board of Directors thanked all the individuals & Organizations, Govt
and staff for cooperation in the completing of this great construction project
which was a total cost of $ 9 Million and 80% was donated from private people.
H.E. Mr. Babar Malik congratulated Dr. Akbar Khan & others who helped to build
the Islamic College dream in reality. High Commissioner of Pakistan Mr. Babar
Malik also presented an award to Dr. Akbar Khan for his great unique services to
the community. Hon. Jackie Kelly Member Parliament congratulated the Board of
Directors of AICS and especially to Board Chairman Dr. G A Khan & Principal Dr.
Ahmed Deria for providing best education facilities in Western Sydney. She
appealed to everyone for practical support to the Australian Islamic College of
Sydney.
Dr. Ahmed Deria Mr. Naeem Haq H.E. Babar W Malik
Dr. G. A. Khan Sheikh Fawaz Jackie Kelly MP
