A brief overview of the history of the Ismailis and the Khoja community in Canada.
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dear ismaili jamat
i want to study in canda for this purpose i need financial help from u people . i have no support from my family.
address is
village sost dist glt tehsil gulmit n.a pakistan
Dear ismaili jamat,
My name is Nilufar and I am from Badakhshan,Tajikistan. I would like to study in Canada, but unfortunately due to the financial situation of my family it’s impossible. I would be so happy if someone could help me with the financial aid.
I would appreciate it. My email address is nillatj@gmail.com
My name is razzaq and I am from gojal hunza pakistan I would like to study in Canada, but unfortunately due to the financial situation of my family it’s impossible. I would be so happy if someone could help me with the financial aid.
I would appreciate it. My email address is razzaqsost@yahoo.com
Posted by: Nilufar | Nov 03, 2007 at 02:00
hi brothers/sisters,
i am imran momin from Hyderabad, Pakistan. I have applied for Canadian Immigration under skilled worker category. Now i want a job offer letter from Canada which will help me in making my case stronger. if any Canadian ismaili businessman brother can offer me a job letter, just show me ur willingness my representative mr. Alli Amlani, also ismaili of Canada will arrange to clear it from HRSDC. plz reply me if anybody can.
my mail address is
imshaam@yahoo.com
Now i am in Canada and i want to study but bcuz of finance i cant able to do something will you help me what to do or where to go?
dear ismaili jamat
i would like to immigrate to Canada but i need a person for some advice.thanks