Pakistan Union Norway
Pakistan Union Norway (PUN) is a non-profit social and cultural organization operating in Norway since the 1990s. PUN was established in 1995 under the leadership of Qamar Iqbal. The organization has historically operated under a mission statement concerned with the social issues of Norwegian people of Pakistani background.
PUN also aims to promote Pakistani culture in Norway. The activities of PUN are carried out continuously throughout the year. Furthermore, it works to resolve the problems of Norwegian Pakistanis. The organization celebrates important days of Pakistan and Norway. In particular, it hosts the annual anniversary of the Independence Day of Pakistan in Oslo during the month of August. The aforementioned event is attended by political, literary, social, and cultural figures from both Norway and Pakistan, as well as the wider Norwegian-Pakistani community.
Background
Pakistan Union Norway was established by Qamar Iqbal in order to maintain social activities for Norwegian Pakistanis. This relationship began in the 1960s, when Pakistani migrants first migrated to Norway in relatively substantial numbers. During this decade, many Pakistanis who arrived in Norway seeking careers faced challenges integrating into the country. These problems included issues related to housing, work permits, and other legal documents.
The addressing of these challenges was performed by Chaudhry Mohammad Aslam. The Pakistan Workers Welfare Union Norway (PWWUN) was led by Aslam after the union's first election in 1973. Aslam, along with associates including Chaudhry Akram, Mr. Saeed Qaisar, and Mr. Naveed Khawar, led the union in 1973. After Aslam's passing, Pakistan Union Norway continued the mission statement.
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