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Distinguished Professor Rahat Munir, Head of the Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance at Macquarie University in Sydney, specialises in management and forensic accounting, financial crime, sustainability and governance. Speaking to SBS Urdu, he discussed his journey from banking to academia, his reaction to receiving the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, his research, international students and academ...

Dr. Fatematuz Zohora, a mechanical engineer recognized as a "Superstar of STEM" for the 2025–26 term, emphasized in an exclusive interview with BS Urdu that including women in scientific fields goes beyond mere representation. Women contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ways of thinking to the discipline. - ڈاکٹر فاطمۃ الزھرہ ایک مکینیکل انجنئر ہیں جنہیں سال 2025-26 کے لئے Superstar of STEM...

While debate over immigration continues across Australia, the housing crisis remains a serious problem in its own right. Yesterday, Federal Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke addressed the National Press Club, saying immigration is not the cause of the housing crisis, but rather needs to be part of the solution. In this context, we spoke with Dr Fahim Ullah, Associate Professor at Victoria Universit...

Sarhad Project brings together musicians from across South Asia, united by their love of music and culture. In this episode, we explore their journey in Australia, their unique musical connection, and the special bond they share with the South Asian community. - ’سرحد پروجیکٹ‘ بینڈ کے اراکین جنوب اییشیا کے مختلف ممالک سے تعلق رکھتے ہیں جن کا کہنا ہے کہ موسیقی وہ ذریعہ ہیں جس نے انہیں باہم جوڑ رکھا...

For eleven years, Nautanki theatre has brought South Asian performing arts to the Australian stage. This year, the festival celebrates theatre in Urdu, Hindi, and other languages, alongside South Asian dance and storytelling traditions, creating a vibrant space for culture, creativity, and connection. - نوٹنکی تھیٹر گذشتہ گیارہ سال سے آسٹریلین اسٹیج پر جنوب ایشیائی پرفارمنگ آرٹ کے فروغ کے لئے ای...

Australia and around the world, a new debate is emerging over the construction of data centres. Why are they suddenly in such high demand, and does artificial intelligence have a role to play? Hear our in-depth conversation on this important topic with Usman Shaukat, a lecturer at Torrens University and cybersecurity researcher, in this podcast. - آسٹریلیا اور دنیا بھر میں ڈیٹا سینٹرز کی تعمیر کے...

This is the third episode in our series exploring life in Australian mining towns. In this episode, we spoke to Javad Aslam, who moved directly from Pakistan to Moranbah and has lived there without first settling in one of Australia’s major cities. Javad shared his experience, how he secured an engineering job in Moranbah, and his views on finding a job in a mining town directly from Pakistan. - آ...

Farooq Ashraf Awan, who is visiting from Pakistan to Australia, has been an umpire in Pakistan for the past 35 years, including almost twenty years as an umpire at the district level in Pakistan. In a conversation with SBS Urdu, he talks about his long journey in cricket. He shares the challenges and responsibilities of umpiring and highlights the importance of human judgment, especially with new...

A significant number of individuals from Pakistan participated in this year's Sydney Marathon, having traveled to Australia specifically for the event. Faizan Lakhani, one of these participants, has shared his insights and experiences in a conversation with SBS Urdu. - رواں سال سڈنی میراتھن میں حصہ لینے والے ایسے متعدد پاکستانی تھے جو پاکستان سے صرف اس دوڑ میں حصہ لینے آسٹریلیا آئے ان ہی میں ایک...

Mining towns are a significant part of Australia's landscape, and in this second episode of the series, SBS spoke with Qazi Waleed, who works a FIFO (fly-in, fly-out) schedule at a mine in Cannington, Queensland. In this conversation, he explains what a FIFO schedule actually involves, what accommodation and food arrangements look like, and how this lifestyle compares financially to city living. -...

Life in the small mining towns scattered across Australia is very different from life in the major cities. In the first episode of this series, we spoke to Muhammad Ahsan Khan, who has lived in the Queensland mining town of Moranbah for the past 11 years. - آسٹریلیا بھر میں پھیلے چھوٹے مائننگ ٹاؤنز میں زندگی بڑے شہروں سے یکسر مختلف ہوتی ہے۔ اسی سلسلے کی پہلی قسط میں ہم نے محمد احسن خان سے بات کی،...

Dr. Zafar Iqbal, a resident of Traralgon on the outskirts of Melbourne, has recently returned after representing Pakistan at the Masters Hockey World Cup held in the Over-60 category. The tournament was played in Belgium and the Netherlands. What makes it special is that this Pakistani team took part in a Masters world event after a gap of nearly 20 years, and it included several senior internatio...

A Pakistani nasheed artist has brought together musicians from different cultural backgrounds in Australia for a unique musical collaboration. Featuring Australian musicians, including a singer from The Voice Australia, the project blends Urdu poetry, traditional instruments and contemporary musical influences, creating a shared expression of faith and culture. - 12 ربیع الاول کی آمد سے قبل میلبور...

Under the government’s recent visa reforms, a new Ministerial Direction 117 has changed the processing priorities for family visas. Who will benefit from these changes, and whose wait may become longer? SBS Urdu spoke in detail with Abdul Naeem Qazi, a registered migration agent with 15 years of experience, about this important issue. - حکومت کی جانب سے حالیہ ویزا اصلاحات کے تحت ایک نئی منسٹیریل ڈ...

Parents in Australia have many questions about the food provided to children attending long day care and sessional kindergarten. Do children eat food provided by the centre, or can parents send food from home? To what extent are halal and vegetarian dietary requirements accommodated? And how are sensitive issues such as food allergies managed? - آسٹریلیا میں لانگ ڈے کیئر اور سیشنل کنڈر جانے والے ب...

The Fair Work Commission has announced a minimum wage of $31.30 an hour along with mandatory insurance for delivery and rideshare workers. The Transport Workers Union has called it a historic decision for the industry, while Sydney-based delivery worker Mazhar Qadir, who has been in the job for three years, welcomed the move but said several aspects still need clarification. - فیئر ورک کمیشن نے ڈی...

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census spokesperson Emily Walter, personal information and the identities of people living in the same household will remain confidential. People without a permanent address and those experiencing homelessness will also be counted in the Census. Find out more in this episode of our podcast series. - آسٹریلین بیورو آف اسٹیٹسٹکس کی قومی مردم شماری کی...

Amina Javed, who has worked in the childcare sector for 15 years, explained the differences between preschool, sessional kindergarten and long day care in Australia, and how the system differs from that in Pakistan. - پندرہ سال سے چائلڈ کیئر کے شعبے سے وابستہ آمنہ جاوید نے بتایا کہ آسٹریلیا میں پری کنڈر، سیشنل کنڈر اور لانگ ڈے کیئر کے نظام میں کیا فرق ہے اور یہ پاکستان کے نظام سے کس طرح مختلف ہے۔...

Automotive industry professional Bilal Hassan explained why vehicle servicing and maintaining a logbook are far more important in Australia than in Pakistan. - آٹوموٹو انڈسٹری سے وابستہ بلال حسن نے بتایا کہ آسٹریلیا میں گاڑی کی سروسنگ اور لاگ بک کی دیکھ بھال کیوں پاکستان کے مقابلے میں کہیں زیادہ اہمیت رکھتی ہے۔ Explore more ways to listen to the Urdu program here: Listen to SBS Urdu.  Install...

Jannat Deen’s family history is deeply connected to Australia’s early Muslim community, with her ancestors arriving as “Indian hawkers.” As the founder of the Muslim Museum Queensland, she is dedicated to preserving the stories of Muslim migration, the historic Holland Park Mosque, and the contributions of early Muslim communities in Queensland. - جنت دین کے آباء و اجداد ، انڈین ہاکرز کے طور پر ا...

" Meri Pehchan Pakistan"recognise exceptional young people of Pakistani origin , for their achievements across 13 diverse categories, including academic excellence, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, sports, arts, and public speaking. This inspiring initiative celebrates the accomplishments of the Pakistani diaspora while encouraging the next generation to pursue excellence with confidence...

Speaking to SBS Urdu, Owais Khalid said that finding housing and employment were the biggest challenges he faced when relocating from Sydney to Hobart, Tasmania. - ایس بی ایس اردو سے بات کرتے ہوئے اویس خالد نے بتایا کہ سڈنی جیسے بڑے شہر سے تسمانیہ کے شہر ہوبارٹ منتقل ہونے کے دوران رہائش اور ملازمت سب سے بڑے چیلنجز کے طور پر سامنے آئے۔ Explore more ways to listen to the Urdu program here: Listen to...

Ayesha Kamil, a Pakistani-origin engineer working in Australia's mining sector, says that Australia provides equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender. Listen to Ayesha Kamil discuss the opportunities and challenges for women in the mining industry. - آسٹریلیا میں کان کنی کے شعبے سے وابستہ پاکستانی نژاد انجنیئر عائشہ کامل کہتی ہیں کہ آسٹریلیا جنس سے قطع نظر ہر فرد کے لئے یکساں مواقع...

A Melbourne football club is promoting inclusion by introducing hijab-friendly merchandise for its team manager, reflecting Australia's multicultural values. In this podcast, we explore how this initiative is breaking barriers, fostering representation, and creating a more welcoming environment in community sport - آسٹریلیا ایک ایسا ملک ہونے پر فخر محسوس کرتا ہے جہاں متنوع پس منظر کے افراد ایک دو...

Pakistan's iconic mangoes have arrived in Australia, where the first-ever Mango Festivals are celebrating culture, community, and connection. In Brisbane, the festival showcase Pakistani heritage while promoting social harmony in Australia's multicultural society. - آسٹریلیا بھر میں اس وقت پاکستانی آموں کی خوشبو پہنچ گئی ہے جبکہ پہلی مرتبہ آسٹریلیا کے مختلف بڑے شہروں میں ’مینگو میلے‘ منعقد کئے...