FIA files cases against Jahangir Tareen and Ali Tareen

Jahangir Tareen, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, has been charged with fraud and money laundering.

On March 22, a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Lahore investigation team filed a lawsuit against them for a suspected Rs3.14 billion scam.

Jahangir Tareen is accused of transferring fraudulent shares worth billions of rupees to Farooqi Pulp Mills Limited (FPML), which is owned by his son and close relatives, according to the FIR.

According to the paper, the transactions were “patently fraudulent investments that eventually transformed into personal benefits” for Jahangir’s family, particularly after 2011-12. The same factory was used to spend and launder Rs3 billion.

The FIR describes how and why FPML was created in 1991.

Sections 406, 420, and 109 of the Pakistan Penal Code, as well as Section 3/4 of the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2010, are included. The officer in charge of the investigation will be Rana M Shawaz.

Jahangir Tareen terms allegations as baseless

Jahangir Tareen has termed FIA’s accusations as “baseless.” He said that his companies’ finances had already been validated by a private audit company.

According to the PTI chairman, all of the shares were exchanged in compliance with the legislation and accounting regulations.

The investigation report and Sugar crisis of 2020

Premier Imran Khan, last year had given a task to FIA and ordered it to investigate the sugar crisis issue across the country and find out who took advantage of it.

The FIA’s repost that was realized a year ago divulged that PTI’s significant leaders were found to have a hand in the crisis who has their fair share of advantage.

FIA’s report said that one of the leaders was Jahangir Tareen and Khusro Bakhtiara’s brother who was Minister for National Food Security in 2020.

According to the report, Tareen has benefited the most from the sugar crisis after Bakhtiar’s brother.

It was also claimed in the investigation report that companies belonging to Moonis Elahi — an ally of the party — also took advantage of the sugar crisis. Elahi is Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi’s son and a significant member of the PML-Q.

Careem introduces COVID19 Vaccination transport service

Karachi: Careem has recently released a new feature in its Super App to offer its users to arrange a ride to any Covid19 vaccination centre anywhere in Pakistan with just two taps.

The new “Get vaccinated” option includes details from the official government source on the vaccines being offered in the country.

Through the new tool, anyone can call the nearest vaccination center via the app and schedule a hassle-free ride,

Moreover, people can circumvent all traffic and parking issues.

CEO and Country General Manager, said Zeeshan Baig, Careem Pakistan “We are grateful to the local and federal government that has put in tremendous efforts to provide easy accessibility for citizens to get vaccinated. We wanted to play our role to encourage people of Pakistan who want to get vaccinated by making that process easier.”

Careem has made this facility available in all 10 cities through which customers can access it directly on the home screen of the app.

This new tool is available underneath thumbnails of other rides, food, and delivery services. The app lets customers locate the nearest vaccination centre as well.

Careem paid attention to the increasing number of customers booking rides to vaccination centres, therefore,  took a step to initiate a quick and hassle-free vaccination service.

So far, more than 10,000 customers have booked a Careem service to be vaccinated while 350,000 or more vaccines have been conducted in Pakistan according to data by Reuters COVID-19 Tracker.

Careem quickly created a specially dedicated squad including product managers, to improve the customer experience and support the government in providing vaccination.

The designers and engineers will build the world’s first vaccination transport feature in an app. Since new Covid-vaccination centres are established and they do not appear on maps therefore Careem has created an option.

Users with this new tool can easily find the nearest location, of the center phone number operating hours of each site and built that information into the new tool in Super App.

Pakistan Quiz Society International Registered organized two quiz competitions on Pakistan Day

KARACHI: Pakistan Quiz Society International Registered organized two quiz competitions on the occasion of Pakistan Day on 23rd March.

The first competition was organized under the auspices of the Institue of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA) Karachi Branch Council in which the students of ICMA who participated in the competition were asked questions.

After an interesting contest, the team of Mohammad Amin and Usman Khatri secured the first position while the team of Shahid Majeed Bhatti and Mohammad Hamza secured the second position.

Master Syed Javed Rizanqavi and Society President Wajid Raza Isfahani distributed prizes among the winners. The judges of the competition were Prof. Munawar Qureshi, Prof. Ayaz Raza Tirmidhi, and Saeed Ahmad Saeed.

Secretary Bakar Mujeeb Al Hashmi, Vice President Tahseen Fatima, Azeem Siddiqui, Joint Secretary Arif Soomro, and Member Executive Council Rashid Qureshi were also present on the occasion.

On the occasion of Pakistan Day, Pakistan Quiz Society International organized the second program in association with Bahadur Yarjing Academy. In the competition, 24 teams participated. Sabahashim and Yamna Nadeem of Saradam G Institute won the first prize.

Muhammad Nabeel and Hashim Ali of Government National College Morning secured the second position while Laiba Shahid and Areeba Shahid of Sheikh Zayed Islamic Institute secured the third position.

Javed Raza and Prof. Ayaz Raza Tirmidhi, Acting Chairman of the Society were the judges of the competition.

The prizes were distributed among students who won the competition by Khawaja Razi Haider, President of the program and former director of Quaid-e-Azam Academy, and special guest educationist Anis Zaidi and Javed Raza on behalf of the Quiz Society.

Honorable Syed Sabihuddin Hussaini, Vice President Mir Bahadur Ali Imam and President Pakistan Quiz Society International Wajid Raza Isfahani, Vice President Tehseen Fatima, Joint Secretary Arif Soomro, and Member Executive Council Rashid Qureshi were also present on the occasion.

These amazing rangoli art will drop your jaw

We all have seen making rangoli either in Indian dramas or live. It is an everyday practice in Hindu households that is going to blow your mind.

Rangoli is an Indian art form in which designs are made on the floor or on a tabletop using materials like powdered lime plaster, dry rice flour, colored sand, quartz powder, flower petals, and colored rocks. We all have seen that on popular Indian TV serials.

The colors in Rangoli are preferred during festivals and other important occasions as it is time-consuming.

Rangolis are commonly made during Hindu festivals such as Diwali, Tihar, Onam, Pongal, Sankranthi, and others in the Indian subcontinent, with Diwali being the most popular.

However, the videos we have brought here in this article are not only beautiful but also stress-free too. These are binge-worthy videos

In these rangoli stress-free videos you can see the artist making use of different techniques and tools, be it fork finger, cotton bud, spoon, or a tiny stick to give the design an amazing touch.

They are colourful, beautiful and so much easy to make. And just in case, you had a rough week, you’ll find these stress-relieving and satisfying.

Yes, you can watch them for hundreds of years despite what your religious belief is, they are binge-worthy.

What daily life is like for a world champion boxer? Amir Khan explains

Of course, there’s glamour in the life of Amir Khan – a summer home in Dubai and luxury clothes galore – but there’s also squabbles over changing nappies and throwing the garbage out.

What evidence do we have? Khan and his wife Faryal Makhdoom revealed in an interview with BBC Three.

Khan, 34, is the face of British boxing; he captured an Olympic silver medal in 2004 and went on to win two world titles.

He also runs his own charity and boxing school, acts as a promoter, and works with one of the sport’s governing bodies in the Middle East.

In the series, Khan and Makhdoom are seen as they juggle their jobs and three young children. It’s still very relatable in several respects. It also documents how relateable his lifestyle is.

“We wanted to show people out there, our fans, the real us,” says the boxer.

“Amir is the fourth child of the household, and he needs more than my one-year-old,” Makhdoom says. Khan has to search which forms of trash go in which bins, and Makhdoom views herself as “the real boss.”

They disagree over stuff like who will look after the kids or who will destroy the pots and pans, as do many couples. However, it is aspirational as well. Khan has a variety of businesses, and Makhdoom is a businesswoman.

In one episode, Makhdoom says, “I’m not just Amir Khan’s life partner.”

She added, “I’m in control of my own life and work.” Throughout the series, she is sent an amazing selection of high-end items, and she needs viewers to see the effort she has put in.

In another episode, the couple purchases a luxurious vacation home in Dubai, which Khan says is related to his appointment as WBC president for the Middle East.

There was some criticism at the time, with critics arguing that flaunting money on social media amid a worldwide pandemic was poor taste.

World leaders call for international pandemic pact

Members from around the world have called for a worldwide pandemic treaty.

More than 20 world leaders, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson, have called for a new global agreement to help the world brace for any pandemics.

Covid has faced the greatest threat since World War II, according to world leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who publish in newspapers all over the world.

They say that another pandemic or health epidemic is a matter of “not if, but when.”

Furthermore, the pandemic has shown that “no one is safe until everybody is safe.”

The 24 leaders claim in the Daily Telegraph and other publications such as Le Monde in France and El Pais in Spain that a treaty close to the one concluded after WWII is required to establish cross-border cooperation.

“The goals were clear: to pull nations together, to dispel the temptations of isolationism and colonialism, and to resolve problems that could only be met by working together in a spirit of unity and cooperation, such as stability, development, health, and security.”

“At the time, after the destruction of two world wars, global leaders came together to forge the multilateral structure,” the signatories, who include the president of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Countries must now “be adequately equipped to anticipate, deter, track, evaluate, and efficiently respond to pandemics in a strongly organized manner,” according to the leaders.

This new treaty will aid in the development of improved systems for warning citizens what danger these pandemics hold, as well as the exchange of data and the delivery of vaccines and personal protective equipment.

“Other pandemics and major health crises will occur.” This threat cannot be resolved by a single government or multilateral body. The concern isn’t when that will happen, but when.

“At a time when Covid-19 has abused our shortcomings and tensions,” the letter continues, “We must take this moment as a global community to work together for peaceful co-operation that stretches beyond this crisis.”

Dr. David Nabarro, a WHO special advisor on Covid-19, told BBC Radio 4’s Today that unless “any sort of special intervention is taken,” the whole planet would not be vaccinated until far into 2022.

The UK and the WHO cautioned against blockades, while the EU blamed pharmaceutical firms, especially AstraZeneca, for failing to produce promised doses. However, AstraZeneca has denied these claims against if effectiveness.

Mr Johnson, on Monday, announced that tens of millions of Novavax vaccine doses will now be manufactured and packaged in north-east England.

Mosques will remain open in Ramazan, Noorul Haq Qadri

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noorul Haq Qadri, said that mosques across Pakistan will remain open during Ramazan while adhering to COVID-19 basic operating protocols.

He urged citizens to exercise restraint while carrying out their religious duties.

In response to a query, the minister said that Hajj arrangements will be done in accordance with Saudi Arabian government directives.

He mentioned that the Pakistani government is awaiting the Saudi government’s approval before signing a Hajj agreement.

The third wave of coronavirus in Pakistan is showing no signs of slowing down, with the positivity levels reaching 11% on Monday.

Pakistan keep grappling with the third wave of COVID

As the third wave of the coronavirus continues to take its toll on Pakistani citizens, the government reimposed restrictions by tightening social distancing and traveling while all indoors and outdoors gatherings are banned in corona hotspot areas. Schools also remain closed in regions with a high number of covid cases

 

Crowd Attacks Cops Maharashtra Gurudwara, 4 wounded

Mumbai: After police refused to allow a religious procession due to the Covid surge in Maharashtra, a crowd of sword-wielding Sikh protestors broke through barricades at a Gurdwara in Nanded last evening and assaulted policemen, injuring four.

According to the Indian media, a case has been filed in connection with the abuse and the enforcement of the state’s Covid protection laws. A total of almost 18 people have been arrested.

A huge number of people armed with swords is seen pouring out of a gate of the Gurdwara complex, smashing through police barricades and targeting police officers on duty, according to a video widely circulated online. Four officers were wounded, and police vehicles were destroyed, according to a police officer.

The gurdwara had been told that the “Hola Mohalla” procession would not be permitted due to coronavirus restrictions, according to Superintendent of Police Pramod Kumar Shewale.

Mr Shewale mentioned that “We had spoken to the gurdwara authorities and the priests and explained the situation to them. So they agreed that this year, no procession will be held and a low-key celebration will be held within the complex.”

At 4 p.m. a low-key affair was set to begin “However, some of the youngsters became irritated. When Baba-ji explained the situation to them, they proceeded to Gate No. 1 and began walking down the procession’s usual path “Added he.

regardless of the state’s ban on demonstrations, locals decided to continue with the procession. Barricades had been erected near the gurdwara by the police. When the Nishan Sahib, or Sikh religious flag, was carried to a Gurdwara entrance, participants in the event began arguing, according to reports. The gate was then stormed by a huge mob.

Over the last week, Maharashtra has seen the most severe outbreak of the virus, prompting the state government to impose a slew of restrictions to combat the outbreak.

As part of a campaign to avoid the transmission of the disease, the state government declared limits on large gatherings on Sunday. People were not observing Covid procedures, according to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, who requested officials to prepare for a lockout.

In the last 24 hours, Maharashtra has seen 31,643 new Covid infections and 102 deaths. The number was smaller than the previous day’s estimate of 40,414 infections, which was the city’s highest-ever increase. The decrease is most certainly due to the fact that there are fewer exams on Sundays.

Shab-e-Barat was observed with great spirit in Pak yesterday

KARACHI: Last night, Monday, Shab-e-Barat was observed in Pakistan and around the world to pray for Allah’s forgiveness.

People visited graveyards to say prayers at the graves of their loved ones, and special religious ceremonies were held not only in Pakistan but throughout the world as well.

In a tweet, Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, had urged people to seek forgiveness from Allah on Shab e Barat, as the coronavirus pandemic seems to be spreading far and wide.

Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad also urged the Muslims to strictly obey COVID-19 safety protocols, especially in the masjid to control the spread of deadly this deadly virus.

The Sindh government had declared a public holiday on March 30, today, on account of Shab e Barat.

Both government and private educational institutions in Sindh are closed today, on March 30 owing to a notification released in this regard.

What is Shab-e-Barat?

Shab-e-Barat is the night of redemption or repentance and is celebrated by Muslims all over the world. Shab-e-Barat is celebrated on the night of the 14th and 15th of Sha’aban, the Islamic calendar’s eighth month. On this night, it is said, Allah forgives everyone who asks for forgiveness.

Muslims celebrate the night of Shab-e-Barat, as they believe that God writes both men and women’s destinies for the coming year, taking into account their previous deeds.

Muslims pray for the dead and seek forgiveness from Allah for the dead, this is a common ceremony in all cities.

Ertugrul’s star inaugurates UCAAZ stores aims to empower struggling middle class

KARACHI: Jalal Al also known as Abdurrahman Ghazi, one of the leading characters of the famed Turkish series “Ertugrul” on Monday inaugurated Ucaaz, a chain of retail stores, which, the team says, will not only help the struggling middle-class retail store owners to survive in a competitive market dominated by growing superstores but will also bring the local business under the country tax net.

UCAAZ is a retail tech startup, and it has already set up a chain of retail stores in Pakistan’s metropolis Karachi. The company branded on the name of a historic marketplace of holy city Makkah.

While speaking to the audience at a local hotel in Karachi Jalal Al, who has acted as Abdul Rehman Ertugrul, expressed his excitement for his visit to the company’s launch event in Pakistan’s Karachi.

“I was moved by the invitation of the company once I learnt that the name of business is UCAAZ (because of its origin). As soon as I received the invitation, I thought that I should definitely become part of the event and ceased the opportunity.” Jalal Said.

He also stressed on the importance of trade for any country and appraised the innovation in general trading as it would make the entire experience hassle free.

“I couldn’t be possibly happier to mention here and share my view on the sector that such structure can bring prosperity to any country as Turkey has made enormous progress through increasing its trading. So, I am sure Pakistan will be an economic power one day as it I has become an atomic power.” Jalal Said.

The company also receives an overwhelming response from wide audience who are eager to start a reputable, scalable business, in the country, on such a low investment which wasn’t possible before.

The CEO & Founder of the company Syed Saad Shah stressed that his company is more than a business for him and his team.

“First of all, I would like to say that the inception of UCAAZ was not just a business for me, instead we have worked hard on it to solve various problems the sector was facing in years, and left personnel of the sector in perplexity.” Saad Said.

The event had honorable guests from Pakistan as well, where top management of companies, distributors, tech sector, and politicians.

Some of the companies were represented by their owners, who took joy to be part of the event, and stressed on the supporting companies like UCAAZ, as Karyanas were in need of technological advancements which will help to provide the best customer experience in the sector.

“Competition in any sector brings the quality of the service and its great for the consumer, however, the approach of the competition suppose to be positive,” Saad said while speaking about the modern challenge retailers, distributors and companies are facing.

The company is a first of its kind hybrid model of Karyana (general traders) and e-commerce stores on a massive level, while many retailers had e-commerce troublesome operations in place when COVID forced store closures, others – including food, medicine, and retail sector even in a global market – had to rush to meet their customers online.

The Karyana(general traders) stores aren’t integrated with store POS systems brought forth many operational challenges in managing disparate data for inventory, customers, orders, and fulfillment across siloed technologies.

The addition of tech provided by UCAAZ has evolved old Karyanas, where they would be able to match their service with one of the most technologically advanced stores.

“brothers whenever you are going to expand this business abroad there shall be no other country. Turkey shall be your first choice.” Jalal Al said while addressing the CEO of the company and his team. I invite you to bring this chain to Turkey.

Jalal Al is one of the major characters of Dilliris Ertugrul, where More than 58 million people viewed the first episode on Pakistan’s national television, and following in Kurulus Osman.

The series, Ertugrul Gazi, which ran in Turkey until 2019, is loosely based on the story of a 13th century nomadic Turkic tribal leader who confronted Mongols, Crusaders, and Byzantine rulers in what is now Syria and Turkey.

Australia calls for throne abolishment

In the aftermath of the Meghan Markle and Prince Harry controversy, Australia has called for the throne to be dismantled.

According to reports, an Australian Labor MP is strongly considering ending Australia’s links to the British throne and its membership in the Commonwealth.

“I believe it’s time for Australians to launch a serious debate about our next head of state,” said MP Matt Thistlethawaite in an interview with Express.

“We ought to have a serious conversation about recognizing our dignity and wisdom, the fact that we rule ourselves and making our own choices, and we should represent that by choosing one of our own as our president.”

“At the end of the day, Australia’s future has very little to do with the British royal family; the Queen herself said that this is a choice for the Australian people, and I completely agree.”

“I believe the time has come for us to resume that serious conversation, for our political leaders to put this back on the table and begin discussing with the Australian people how we might make a sensible transition, through an education campaign, a referendum campaign, and ultimately appointing one of our own as our head of state.”

“An Australian is worthy of serving as our country’s leader. Let’s get to work on nominating one of our own to this role.”

Earth is save from being hit by Apophis asteroid, NASA

Earthlings will exhale a sigh of relief after Nasa, the US space agency, declared the world “protected” from a once-feared asteroid for at least the next 100 years.

Since its discovery in 2004, Nasa designated Apophis as one of the most hazardous asteroids to Earth.

Close calls were predicted in 2029 and 2036 but were later ruled out. For the year 2068, there was already a minor threat.

However, a recent study of the asteroid has led Nasa to ignore the threat.

“A 2068 impact is not in the realm of possibility anymore, and our calculations don’t show any impact risk for at least the next 100 years,” a scientist who studies near-Earth objects for Nasa, Davide Farnocchia, mentioned in a statement on Friday.

Apophis, named for the ancient Egyptian god of disorder and darkness, is measured to be 340m (1,100ft) across, about the equivalent of three football pitches in the United Kingdom.

On March 5, the asteroid made a close flyby of Earth, coming within 17 million kilometers (10 million miles).

Astronomers were able to refine their estimation of the asteroid’s orbit around the Sun using radar measurements, enabling them to easily rule out any impact possibility in 2068 and beyond.

Mr Farnocchia said, “When I first began dealing with asteroids after college, Apophis was the poster child for hazardous asteroids.”

“It gives me a feeling of relief that it’s no longer on the risk list.”

“We’re looking forward to the research we could discover during its near approach in 2029,” he said.

Wasim Akram’s old pic took social media by storm

Cricket fans in both India and Pakistan remember a period when the two nuclear-armed nations’ relations were less tense and cricket teams often visited each other’s countries.

When a photo of former Pakistan sprinter Wasim Akram went viral on Twitter, the memories were rekindled. The photo, which was shared by an Indian host, shows a shirtless Wasim Akram standing next to Gautam Bhimani, with the tweet implying that the Pakistani players had previously played Holi with the Indian team.

Pakistan played five Test matches and six One Day Internationals in India in 1987.

The Men in Green dominated the Test series 1-0 after a 16-run victory in the series’ final match after the previous four games were all drawn.

Gautam Bhimani, an Indian sports host, captioned the throwback photo: “My favorite #experience! In the pool of @TajWestEnd, Indian and Pakistani teams are playing Holi. I have met @wasimakramlive for the first time.”

Wasim replied to the tweet with a fond recollection of the memories: “Have a wonderful Holi! What a day the 87th tour of India was.”

Cricket fans from both countries were ecstatic to see the picture, with many lamenting the fact that the two sides had not played a bilateral series in recent years.

“From the Indian and Pakistani teams playing Holi to Not playing Cricket, We all grew up!” Rakesh Kulkarni said in response to the Twitter tweet.

President Arif Alvi contracts covid after getting vaccine

ISLAMABAD: On Monday, Arif Alvi revealed on Twitter that he had tested positive for covid-19.

The president revealed on Twitter that he had tested positive for the virus after receiving the first injection of the coronavirus vaccine and that he was due for another.

“I have tested positive for Covid-19. May Allah have mercy on all Covid affectees. Had 1st dose of vaccine،”

He continued in his tweet, “antibodies start developing after 2nd dose that was due in a week. Please continue to be careful.”

SBP and CGA Sign MOU for Digitizing Government Payments through Raast

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Controller General of Accounts Pakistan (CGAP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to digitize federal government payments using RAAST, Pakistan’s First Instant Payment System, which will be launched by SBP in January 2021.

Raast is SBP’s flagship initiative, providing a simple, fast, low-cost, interoperable, and safe online payment forum for high-volume retail payments.

Raast may also allow contributions to many recipients at once, which is useful for high-volume government payments such as wages, pensions, and social security benefits.

Raast would be used to pay the salary and retirement of a number of Federal Government employees in the test process. Payroll and pension-roll details will be moved from the CGA system to SBP’s Raast through a highly protected app, and transfers to beneficiaries’ accounts will be made immediately after validating their records.

Raast assures the beneficiaries’ information with their banks in real time before crediting the payment to the beneficiary’s account to ensure that payments are only credited to the intended beneficiary’s account. Following the pilot, the facility will be extended to accommodate both federal and provincial government wages, insurance, and supplier fees.

SBP is now seeking to extend Raast’s capabilities to cover payments from social safety nets like the Ehsas Scheme, BISP, and other government agencies.

A School Van on fire was seen in Sharae Faisal

KARACHI: A school van caught fire in Sharae Faisal Karachi on Monday afternoon.

The ten children in the van were rescued by the pilot. He’s been admitted to a doctor.

When the fire was discovered, the car was parked outside the Aisha Bawany Academy.

The fire has been extinguished, and the cooling process has begun.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, according to the emergency teams.

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Transport Minister Owais Qadir Shah ordered a fitness review for all school vans in January 2019, as well as the revocation of permits for unfit vans.
Last year, after six children were wounded in a school van fire in Karachi on January 5, 2020, the government began a crackdown.

Near the Qatar Hospital in Orangi Town, a van belonging to Madrassa Usman bin Affan caught fire. There are fourteen children in the vehicle.

Positivity ratio of Coronavirus shoots past 11% in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The coronavirus’s third wave is showing no signs of slowing down, with the coronavirus positivity levels passing 11% on Monday.

According to data from the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), 40,369 checks were performed in the last 24 hours, with 4,525 of them returning positive, raising the national positivity rate to 11.21 percent.

In Pakistan, there are 46,663 active COVID-19 cases, with 598,197 recovering from the virus.

The latest cases bring the total number of positive coronavirus cases in the United States to 659,116. Sindh has 264,889 victims, Punjab has 215,227, KP has 85,531 victims, the federal capital has 56,450 victims, Balochistan has 19,525 victims, Azad Jammu and Kashmir has 12,484 victims, and Gilgit Baltistan has 5,010 victims.

Pakistan has also lost 41 people to the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, with the majority of deaths happening in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

PMD issues heatwave warning in Karachi

Karachi: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a heatwave warning for Karachi, urging residents to avoid going outside unnecessarily in the coming week, especially during peak hours when people are most exposed to the sun.

On Sunday, the Met Department forecast that the region will undergo a heatwave for the next six to eight days, with temperatures touching 40-42°C during the day.

Bearing in mind the hazards of a heatwave, here are a few things Dr Daniyal Raza, an emergency room doctor at Indus Hospital, suggests you do to combat the heat:

Avoid running unnecessary errands

The hottest part of the day comes between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun takes full hold of the skies. As a result, it is recommended that you should not go outside during these five hours to avoid heatstroke.

Consume juices, eat fruits

During the summer, it’s important to stay hydrated. Stop dehydration by holding a glass of water or consuming juices. You can also flavor your water with fresh fruits.

Instead of salty or spicy dishes, eat soft and ripe summer tomatoes, fresh vegetables, and sour or astringent foods.

Stay covered

Avoid direct exposure because you can not only burn your skin but also expose you to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, which are particularly toxic.

If you must be outdoors for an extended period of time, stop doing so without shade or wearing clothing that exposes your skin to the light. Wearing sunscreen will also be helpful in this case.

Wear cotton clothing and light colour dress

Cotton, rather than other fibers, can be used for clothes because it is light and absorbent. Furthermore, use lighter colors because dark colors absorb heat and lighter colors reflect the sun’s rays.

Keep a towel, wet it

When in contact with cold water, there are several pulse points on the body that can be used as cooling spots.

Apply a wet towel to your knees, hands, and temples, or run cool water over them.

Take quick showers

Take quick baths or showers because nothing beats a cool them in the middle of a hot summer day and especially in the heatwave.

Eat cucumber

Since Cucumbers are made of 90% water therefore it is cooling in nature. You can eat it and munch on the raw cucumber to fight to get hit by heatstroke.

These are the Symptoms of Heatwave

Furthermore, it’s critical to recognize when the heat has gotten to you, so keep an eye out for the following signs, as described by Dr. Raza:

Confusion

Nausea

Next, people who are stricken by the heatwave may also feel nauseous and vomiting.

Loss of consciousness

Losing consciousness is a sign of severe symptoms of heatstroke. People who have experienced heatwave are likely to pass out.

If you see someone hit by the heatstroke then Immediately do this.

Sachin Tendulkar Tests Positive For Covid-19

Coronavirus cases are on the rise, and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has been infected with the virus.

The news was announced on Twitter by the top batsman.

The cricket legend said on his Twitter account, “I have been testing myself and taking all the recommended precautions to ensure COVID is kept at bay. However, I have tested positive today following mild symptoms,”

“All others at home have tested negative. I have quarantined myself at home and I am following all the necessary protocols as advised by my doctors. I want to thank all the healthcare professionals who are supporting me and many others across the country. Take care all of you.” The 47-year-old further added.

 

Petrol Crisis 2020, Bilawal Demands PM to step down

KARACHI: On the fuel crisis 2020, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has demanded the resignation of the entire government, including the Prime Minister.

He also declared that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) ordinance will be challenged in every forum.

Bilawal Bhutto said at a press conference in Karachi that the government should immediately revoke the SBP ordinance.

“This organization is solely responsible to Pakistanis, not the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It goes against the PPP’s ideology,” Bilawal said.

“The government should immediately withdraw this ordinance and repeal it. We will challenge this illegal ordinance at every forum as it is a serious attack on Pakistan’s economic sovereignty,” he said that it will “affect every Pakistani.”

According to Bilawal Bhutto, this government lacks the capacity to serve and bargain with the IMF over the country’s economic condition, and every Pakistani today bears the brunt of their errors, setbacks, and incompetence.

He continued, “our party understands that the way this government has made its economic policy and economic agreements with the IMF is not in the interest of the country.’

Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has stated that as the largest opposition party in the Senate, PPP has the right to elect an opposition leader in the upper house of parliament, irrespective of the accusations of being a “selected opposition.”

He termed Pakistan’s negative economic growth as a “sad and historic failure,” noting that Pakistan’s growth rate trailed Bangladesh and war-torn Afghanistan.

More than 90 killed in Myanmar Protest on Saturday

Military forces across Myanmar on Saturday have killed over 90 people in one of the bloodiest days of demonstrations.

Following a military coup last month, protests on Saturday were the deadliest of all the protests, according to media sources and witnesses.

On Armed Forces Day, a deadly crackdown was launched. During a parade in the capital Naypyitaw to commemorate the incident, junta leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said that the military will defend the people and work for democracy.

According to foreign media reports, protesters risked being shot “in the head and back” and up till now, 91 people fell victim to security forces and lost their lives across the country.

At least 24 people were killed in Yangon, Myanmar according to the state media including five young boys.

Dr Sasa, a spokesman for CRPH, an anti-junta group set up by deposed lawmakers, said that “Today is a day of shame for the armed forces.”

A military spokesman refrained from commenting on the brutal killings by security forces. However, the bloodiest demonstration that took place on Saturday in which a one-year-old baby was also in the eye with a rubber bullet.

However, “the army wants to join hands with the entire nation to safeguard democracy,” Min Aung Hlaing said in a live program on state television. He added that “violent acts that affect stability and security in order to make demands are inappropriate.”

The military has said that it seized over because the November elections won by Aung San Suu Kyi’s party were rigged, a claim that the country’s election commission has denied.

Suu Kyi, the country’s most prominent civilian politician, and elected official remains in custody at an undisclosed venue. Many other members of her political group have been arrested.

In early February this year, Myanmar had seen one of the largest protests in more than ten years where dozens of people pretested against the military coup.

In the protest, people demanded the release of an elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The military, however, remained silent about the increasing opposition to the 16 February coup.

Later on, in Myanmar, the military junta promised to hold an election and give the power, denied that the ouster of an elected government was a coup or that its leaders had been arrested, and accused demonstrators of violence and coercion.

Afterward, the military tightened its hold in Myanmar while filing the case against expelled elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Moreover, internet services were also restricted.

Turn off lights today, Its Earth Hour day

Earth Hour Day 2021 is a public event that raises awareness of environmental issues. It is observed every year on 27 March.

This event lasts for 60 minutes.

In many parts of the world today, on Saturday, it will go dark for a short while tonight. It’s time for Earth Hour.

The day is significant because it calls on individuals to take action in a variety of positions and ways to raise consciousness about the importance of nature.

Today, at 8:30 pm the lights will go down all across the world. Every country will celebrate it according to their respective time at 8:30 pm.

In the wake of Covid-19 safety regulations will continue across the world. Pakistan is no exception in this regard.

To mark this planet-loving day Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan has also instructed to turn off the lights of the PM house.

PM Khan said in his message that making sure of nourishing environmental conditions is the highest priority of his government.

PM also urged the public to support the government’s efforts to protect the environment.

However, several countries will celebrate this event online and speak up for our mother nature

What is Earth Hour?

The World Wide Fund for Nature, or WWF, launched the Earth Hour campaign in March 2007. It is one of the year’s most significant environmental mitigation activities.

Around Earth Hour, almost 2.2 million people around the world switch off their lights as a show of unity. This hour stresses the urgency of taking steps to resolve the immediate problem of global climate change. Earth Hour is a public event that raises concerns about environmental issues.

How did Earth Hour start?

It should not be confused with Earth Day, Earth Hour is an annual event in which people switch off their lights to raise awareness of climate change and biodiversity. The World Wildlife Fund organized the event, which will take place on March 27 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. local time.

When did Earth Hour start?

The symbolic campaign began in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) persuaded 2.2 million people to turn off their lights for an hour to help climate change action.

Millions of people from all over the world have registered since then. The Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, Sydney Opera House, Empire State Building, Buckingham Palace, the Colosseum, and Edinburgh Castle have all turned off their lights for an hour.

What is the Purpose of Earth Hour day?

The goal of celebrating this crucial day is to bring together people that share one mutual goal which is an eco-friendly future.

How to participate in Earth Hour Day?

To play your part in the blackout you can sign a petition demanding “that political leaders take action to save the planet.” There are also a slew of other things people can do to better mitigate climate change on the website.

Pakistani Rupee maintains uptrend against US dollar

KARACHI: The Pakistani currency has continued its upward trajectory towards the US dollar, reaching a new all-time high of Rs154.58 to the US dollar in the interbank market on Friday, as foreign currency supplies outnumber demand.

On the same day that the World Bank accepted $1.3 billion for Pakistan, including $600 million for the Ehsaas program and to alleviate poverty in the region, the rupee made a significant new benefit.

Additionally, the government is preparing to collect up to $1 billion from the international market through the issuance of Eurobonds.

According to Pakistan’s central bank, the rupee closed at Rs155.01 per dollar on Thursday.

“The rupee has sustained its upward trajectory, owing to news that Pakistan has revived a $6 billion IMF loan program,” said Malik Bostan, Chairman of the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP).

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