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Muslim Unity Day is a 6 year old tradition started by some young Muslims of Bay Area to get together at Great America park and enjoy the rides, music, entertainment, halal food and each other's company without worrying about moon sighting type divisive issues. This year WBT-TV My Morning Show team was there to cover the event. Here are the first part of the highlights from the event.
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Wide Angle Zoom: Imran Khan & PTI Jalsa in Lahore

Faraz Syed talks to Ali Hasan Cemendtaur on the recent surge in popularity of Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) political party. Recently he showed a wider support in Lahore by gathering thousands of people at Minar-e-Pakistan. Is Pakistan ready for Imran Khan's leadership? Can he handle the sensitive political game in South Asia with the rest of the super powers? Can he really win the prime minister-ship? All these and many more questions are discussed in this show.
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Conversations with Maryam: Abbas Moloo

Maryam talks to Abbas Moloo, Executive Director of Help Aid Africa, helping empower elderly, women and youth to solve their health care, education and clean water needs. Let's listen to Mr. Moloo to see how his organization is solving the problem in the horn of Africa. This region is in East Africa and includes Tanzania and Kenya.
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Wide Angle Zoom: Formation and Future of Pakistan

On the occasion of Pakistan's 64th Independence day, Faraz Syed asks experts where is Pakistan headed as a Nation. Ijaz Syed, Founder of Friends of South Asia (FOSA) and writer, blogger (Haq's Musings) and analyst Riaz Haq discuss the present and some possible futures of Pakistan. What were the causes of Pakistan's economic derailment. Was it the early passing away of Founder of Pakistan, Jinnah? Was it the Military overthrow of democratic government? Join a very lively discussion on this edition of Wide Angle Zoom.
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Conversations with Maryam: Family First Legal founder Mae Adkins

Maryam Turab talks to Mae Adkins, founder and principle of Family First Legal, a law firm dealing with legal issues relating to domestic abuse (female or male), divorce, alimony, child support and child custody.

My Morning Show: PACC-ICC-AMUAA South Asian Eid Celebration

Afsheen Afzal goes to India Community Center (ICC) where South Asians celebrated Eid together. Pakistani American Culture Center (PACC) and Aligarh Muslim University Alumni Association (AMUAA) collaborated with ICC to bring the Pakistani and Indian communities together to celebrate Eid together. Besides the children's fashion show and dances, the main performance by Iqbal Qasim singing classical Ghazals and Film songs was appreciated by all in attendance. WBT-TV bring you the highlights from the program.

Wide Angle Zoom: Perspective on Pakistan Independence from one eyewitness

Faraz Syed talks to Dr. Waheed Siddiqee who was a young teenager during the 1947 independence of Pakistan. He asks Dr. Siddiqee about the feelings of Muslims of Hyderabad Dekkan in particular and Muslims of India in general prior to and at the time of independence. Dr. Siddiqee talks about how Hyderabad state also declared independence from India in 1947 and how he felt at that time. Later the Indian state reclaimed the state back in.

Wide Angle Zoom: 9-11 Special Program

Faraz Syed talks to Farrukh Shah Khan, Bay Area Pakistani and Muslim community leader who experienced mental trauma and guilt by association, after watching events of September 11, 2001 on TV along with media's and US Government officials' blanket statements putting suspicion on all American-Muslims. Afterwards, Faraz talked with Journalist Ali Hasan Cemendtaur, analyzing the facts surrounding the events of September 11, 10 years ago. 9-11 Commission report was discussed along with media reports of that world historic event.

My Morning Show: Unheard Voices of 9/11 (September 11 Special)

California State Assembly Member Paul Fong organized a community hearing to discuss and learn about the impact of 9/11 on the Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian communities. The sponsoring organizations included The Sikh Coalition, The California Asian Pacific Legislative Caucus and the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs. WBT-TV covered the event for My Morning Show and brings you highlights from this event. Some of the speakers included: * Congressman Michael Honda * Assembly Member Paul Fong * San Jose Council Member Ash Kalra * San Jose Police Chief Chris Moore * Commissioner Nitasha Sawhney, California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs * Veena Dubal, Staff Attorney, Asian Law Caucus * Amardeep Singh, Program Director, Sikh Coalition * Zahra Billoo,Executive Director, Council on American Islamic Relations - SFBA

AMC Faith Matters: Quran, Role of Women, Arranged Marriages, Jews, To Be Ahmadi, Jinn, Memory

AMC Faith Matters show covers following topics in this show: Quran, Role of Women, Arranged Marriages, Jews, To Be Ahmadi, Jinn, Memory Panelist: Azhar Haneef Sahib, Abdul Ghani Jahangeer Sahib, Dr. Zahid Khan Sahib Q1 @ 01:30 How can we prove that Holy Quran is the perfect book and it has not been changed? Q2 @ 07:22 What role does a Muslim woman have in contemporary society? Q3 @ 12:30 What value does the system of arranged marriages have in modern society? Q4 @ 18:45 What is the teachings of Islam and Holy Prophet regarding relationship with Jews? Q5 @ 26:15 If I accept the truthfulness of the Promised Messiah(as) do I need do something else to call myself an Ahmadi Muslim? Q6 @ 32:55 How can we respond to portrayal of Promised Messiah(as) as anti-Christ? Q7 @ 36:15 What is Jinn? Q8 @ 42:40 Question about paranormal activity or a miraculous sign during Tabligh. Q9 @ 47:20 What advice could you do to elderly people trying to memorize the Holy Quran?

Conversations with Maryam: 9-11 Special

Maryam Turab talks to Lubna Jahangiri and Mae Adkins, two lawyers from two different backgrounds, saw 9-11 events taking place on TV and had profound experiences after those events. Watch how two lawyers graduating and starting their careers after 9-11 experience life changing events in America.

Conversations with Maryam: MTV Reality Show star Maria Sajjad

Maryam talks to the first Pakistani-American girl to star in MTV reality TV show, Maria Sajjad. Maria wants to be a teacher and mentor to young generation of Pakistani and Muslim Americans growing up in a culturally confused environment. Let's see how Maria handled it herself while still growing up to be an all American.

My Morning Show: FIA India Independence Day Mela in Fremont

Afsheen Afzal covers the FIA Indian Independence day mela and colorful parade for WBT-TV My Morning Show. This took place in Fremont, California on August 13 and 14. Let's enjoy the event's colorful music filled activities on TV. Malika Sharawat was the main Celebrity Entertainer for this year's event.

Conversations with Maryam: Dr. Maheen Mausoof Adamson

Maryam Turab talks to Dr. Maheen Mausoof Adamson who is clinical assistant professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford School of Medicine. She is working with brain related diseases in seniors. She talks to Maryam about the various types of conditions seniors face as they grow older and how to identify them for better treatment.

AMC FaithMatters: Destiny, Life Insurance, Purdah, Cinema, Contraception, Persecution of Messiah

AMC Faith Matters show covers following topics in this show: Destiny, Life Insurance, Purdah, Cinema, Contraception, Persecution of Messiah

Panelist: Azhar Haneef Sahib, Abdul Ghani Jahangeer Sahib, Dr. Zahid Khan Sahib

Q1 @ 02:00 What is Islamic doctrine of Destiny? Is it pre-determined?

Q2 @ 10:30 What is the viewpoint of Ahmadiyya Muslim on Life Insurance?

Q3 @ 17:40 Can you explain the exact Quranic instructions on Purdah (Hijab, Niqab, Veil)? Why the issue has come up now as this teaching is practiced by all religions? Is there a problem with identification?

Q4 @ 41:05 Are Muslims allowed to go to Cinema?

Q5 @ 45:00 Is the use of contraception allowed in Islam?

Q6 @ 48:30 Where is the prophecy in the Holy Quran that Promised Messiah will be persecuted by Muslim Scholars?

Conversations with Maryam: Abid Hassan Minto

Maryam talks to President of Pakistani Supreme Court Bar Association, Senior Lawyer, Constitutional Expert and Professor of Law at Punjab University. He is also a left wing civic and political leader, specifically of Workers Party of Pakistan.

Nida and Akoo Show: A trip to world famous Golden Gate Bridge

Nida and Akoo goes to San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge and discover how it was built and why it is so famous throughout the world.

My Morning Show: Report on Sevathon 2011 organized by India Community Center

Aatika goes to Baylands Park in Sunnyvale, California where India Community Center organized and bring together over 40 non-profit community service organizations to walk or run for a cause. In 1930 Gandhi walked 240 miles to start a non-violent revolution that brought the most powerful empire in the world to its knees. Sevathon is in memory of that event and the spirit of community work and service to humanity.

Wide Angle Zoom: A conversation with Abid Hassan Minto

Faraz Syed of Wide Angle Zoom talks to President of Pakistani Supreme Court Bar Association, Senior Lawyer, Constitutional Expert and Professor of Law at Punjab University. He is also a left wing civic and political leader, specifically of Workers Party of Pakistan. Discussion focuses on current problems of Pakistan and lack of good leadership and possible solutions.

Wide Angle Zoom: Recent development and America and Pakistan relations

Wide angle zoom host Faraz syed discusses with journalist Ali Hasan Cemendtaur and writer Sabahat Ashraf (AKA iFarqeer) the recent developments in the news and how these news affect Pakistani and American governmental relations as well as people to people contacts.

My Morning Show: Basant Kite Festival in Silicon Valley

Aatika Sultana goes to Basant / Jashn-e-Baharan mela and Kite Flying Festival in the heart of Silicon Valley, in the city of Sunnyvale, California. The event was organized by Pakistani American Culture Center (PACC) in cooperation with India Community Center (ICC). Let's see how Pakistani-Americans and Indian Americans celebrate this Millennium old South Asians tradition in the high tech center of the world.

WBT: OPEN SV Forum 2011 Highlights

WBT-TV covered the OPEN Silicon Valley Forum 2011. Here are highlights from the yearly business conference of Pakistani Entrepreneurs of Silicon Valley.

WBT: US Ambassador to Pakistan, Wendy Chamberlin's Keynote speech at OPEN Forum 2011

Wendy Chamberlin, ex-Ambassador of US to Pakistan, speaks to Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs of North America (OPEN) conference on June 4, 2011 in Mountain View, California. WBT-TV was there to cover the event.

WBT: Hollywood Actor Faran Tahir's Keynote speech at OPEN Forum 2011

On June 4th, 2011 in Mountain View, California, Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs of North America (OPEN) Silicon Valley chapter, organized the yearly OPEN Forum. Hollywood actor of Pakistani descent Faran Tahir motivated and mesmerized youth track attendees with his keynote speech. WBT-TV covered the event for television.

My Morning Show: International Mushaira organized by AMUAA at ICC

Morning show team covered the International Urdu Poetry Mushira organized by Aligarh Muslims University Alumni Association of Northern California (AMUAA-NC) at India Community Center (ICC). Many poets from India, Pakistan and USA took part in the Mushaira, reciting their poems.

My Morning Show: International Mushaira organized by AMUAA at ICC from WBT TV on Vimeo.

Mohtarma Mehnaz Naqvi recites her poetry at International Mushaira 2010

Mehnaz Naqvi at International Mushira 2010 from WBT TV on Vimeo.

Mohtarma Dr. Naseem Nikhat recites her poetry at International Mushaira 2010

Dr. Naseem Nikhat at International Mushira 2010 from WBT TV on Vimeo.

Mohtaram Khalid Irfan recites his Mazahia poetry at International Mushaira 2010

Khalid Irfan at International Mushira 2010 from WBT TV on Vimeo.

Mohtaram Nida Fazli recites his poetry at International Mushaira 2010

Nida Fazli at International Mushira 2010 from WBT TV on Vimeo.

Mohtaram Asar Bahraichi recites his poetry at International Mushaira 2010

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Mohtaram Tariq Sabzwari recites his poetry at International Mushaira 2010

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Mohtaram Rais Ansari recites his poetry at International Mushaira 2010

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Wide Angle Zoom: Ahmadiya beliefs and Main Stream Muslims Response

Faraz Syed talks to Imam of Ahmadiya Baitul Baseer Mosque about their beliefs and how they differ from main stream Muslims such as Shia and Sunnis. Later Faraz discusses these beliefs with one Sunni scholar and one Shia scholar.

Wide Angle Zoom: Ahmadiya beliefs and Main Stream Muslims Response from WBT TV on Vimeo

Wide Angle Zoom: Can Muslims in America relate to what Ahmadiya community is going through in Pakistan?

Muslims in America are vilified, persecuted and hated by Americans. Many incidents of hate crimes are reported against Muslim minirities. From verbal assaults to demonstrations against building the mosques to secret wire-tracking of ordinary Muslim-Americans is common.

In this show we look at the vilification of Ahmadiya Muslim Community in Pakistan. We look at the incident of Punjab police breaking scriptural writings on the walls of their mosques in Pakistan. How Ahmadis in Pakistan are not allowed to practice their faith openly without breaking the law.

The question is: Can Muslim-Americans relate to the plight of Ahmadiya Muslims in Pakistan?

Wide Angle Zoom: Can Muslims in America relate to what Ahmadiya community is going through in Pakistan? from WBT TV on Vimeo.

Eik Fikr Eik Behs: Purani Duniya ki Jamhuriyat

Many nations in South Asia are facing local independence movements. Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, China are all facing independence movements lead by various minority groups. Democracies in these nations have to figure out how to resolve the minority issues within the democratic system. Ali Hasan Cemendtaur takes a new look at these movements, their causes and how to solve them.

Eik Fikr Eik Behs: Purani Duniya ki Jamhuriyat from WBT TV on Vimeo.

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My Morning Show: Hansot by the Bay & AMV Peace Convention

Sheba Najmi brings to you My Morning show every week Sunday mornings 9:00am on DiyaTV CH-1 in Silicon Valley San Francisco Bay Area. You can also watch the show on Jadoo TV.

In our first segment a short documentary covers how immigrants from Hansont village in Gujurat are building a community around their passion for the sport of Cricket and faces struggles finding fields to play Cricket in Silicon Valley.

Our second segment introduces American Muslim Voice (AMV) and its annual Peace Convention with the theme of "From Fear to Friendship" to our audience.


My Morning Show: Hansot by the Bay and AMV Peace Convention from WBT TV on Vimeo.

Eik Firk Eik Behs: Riyasat Ki Nakami

Pakistan has been called a failing or failed state many times. Cemendtaur analyzes the reasons for the failure of any state or government.


Eik Firk Eik Behs: Riyasat Ki Nakami from WBT TV on Vimeo.

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