Pakistani Community of Otago president Anam Nawaz, and her daughter Khirad Ahmed, 10, enjoy some spicy potato salad during the Eid celebration at the Edgar Centre on Saturday evening. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSHTwo separate Pakistan societies have become one in an effort to connect the entire community together. The newly formed Pakistani Community of Otago (PCO), which has emerged out of the Pakistan Association of Otago and the Dunedin Pakistani Society, held a special Eid celebration at the Edgar Centre on Saturday evening to mark the event. ‘‘This is kind of our initiative to engage not only the Pakistani community, but the wider community in Dunedin. They hoped to host another Eid celebration in two months’ time.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 22, 2026 22:36 UTC