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  • Pakistan categorically rejects Narendra Modi’s remarks about Kashmir

    Pakistan categorically rejects Narendra Modi’s remarks about Kashmir

    Pakistan on Tuesday said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks about resolving the Kashmir issue are false and misleading.

    Modi, at a rally in Gujarat on Monday, claimed that he had, “resolved the Kashmir issue”.

    “As I am following the footsteps of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (former Indian Congress leader), I have values of the land of Sardar and that was the reason I resolved the problem of Kashmir and paid true tributes to Sardar Patel,” Modi was quoted as saying by the Indian media.

    Foreign Office (FO) called on India to ensure that the people of Kashmir are accorded their inalienable right to self-determination, while demanding that the Indian leadership, instead of making “delusional” statements about having resolved the Kashmir issue, must deliver on their commitments.

    The FO said that Jammu and Kashmir is an internationally recognised dispute, the resolution of which has been on the agenda of the United Nations since 1948.

    FO said further stated that, “India’s craftily staged visits to the occupied territory choreographed launches of so-called development projects in a bid to create a facade of normalcy will neither dampen the spirit of the Kashmiris nor would it deceive the world into believing India’s deception.”

    “Pakistan has consistently called upon the international community to assume its role and responsibility with regards to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK) and the ongoing Indian atrocities in the occupied territory.”

    The FO noted that India must also be held responsible for its “nefarious scheme of altering the demography of IIOJK”, as well as for its brutal repression of innocent Kashmiris.

    “Pakistan reiterates its call on human rights and humanitarian organizations to condemn India’s state terrorism in IIOJK and demand an immediate reversal of the Indian government’s illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August 2019,” the statement concluded.

  • Ishaq Dar leaves for US to attend annual IMF, World Bank meetings

    Ishaq Dar leaves for US to attend annual IMF, World Bank meetings

    The Federal Minister of Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar would ask the World Bank (WB) for an early release of cash and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to relax the program’s rules.

    Alongside the annual meeting, Ishaq Dar will meet representatives from the IMF and WB. He will also meet representatives of the global rating agency Moody’s and the IMF to examine the state of the economy and the loan programme.

    According to Dawn, the discussions will also include participation from the Finance Secretary and the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

    At a press conference on Saturday, the minister firmly denied rumours that he will visit the Paris Club to reschedule loans from multilateral lenders and donor organisations.

    The minister added that they had complied with the report of the most recent Moody’s credit rating in a hurry and that the ministry had provided its response in a press release.

    The Prime Minister met with representatives from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund last month on the UN sidelines to review the current flood situation and request relief in the programme terms, which they pledged to take favourably.

  • Video: Madhuri Dixit dances her heart out on Pakistani song

    Video: Madhuri Dixit dances her heart out on Pakistani song

    Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit recently stunned her fans by sharing a dancing reel on Pakistani singer-actor Ali Zafar’s chartbuster song, Sun Re Sajaniya.

    Ali Zafar shared that he was ecstatic to see his favorite actress dancing at his most popular song.

    He reposted the video on his official Instagram account. 

    The ‘Teefa in Trouble’ star has often expressed his love for the senior actress by referring her as his childhood crush.

    The Kalank diva nailed the video with her sizzling dance moves and gorgeous facial expression.

    Earlier this year, Pakistan actress Alizeh Shah took to her official social media handles to flaunt her singing skills by crooning Madhuri Dixit’s O Re Piya.

  • PakvsNZ: Pakistani team could not hit a single six

    PakvsNZ: Pakistani team could not hit a single six

    New Zealand has defeated Pakistan in the fourth match of the tri-nation Twenty20 International series.

    The match took place at the Hagley Oval stadium in Christchurch.

    Pakistan set a 131-run target for New Zealand which the Kiwis achieved after losing only wicket.

    Pakistan failed to hit a single six during the whole innings after they opted to bat first.

    Babar Azam and his team posted a total of 130/7 in 20 overs after deciding to bat first. Iftikhar Ahmed led the way with 27 runs off as many balls, and Asif Ali was still alive for 25 runs at the end.

    The host team achieved the target with 9 wickets to spare.

    In the final matchup before the top-two teams’ final on Friday, New Zealand will playagainst Bangladesh on Wednesday (tomorrow), while Pakistan will play the latter on Thursday.

  • Pakistani rupee continues to rise for 13th consecutive session

    Pakistani rupee continues to rise for 13th consecutive session

    The Pakistani rupee is strengthening versus the US dollar in the interbank market and increased by more than 0.4 per cent on Tuesday morning.

    During intra-day trading, the rupee was quoted at Rs216.97 at around 10:40 am, up Rs1 or 0.46 per cent against the US dollar.

    On Monday, the rupee continued its upward trend against the US dollar for the 12th straight session and appreciated Rs1.95 or 0.89 per cent to settle at Rs217.97.

    The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the central bank maintained its benchmark policy rate at 15 per cent on Monday, which was a significant development.

    However, market observers attribute the rupee’s recent increase to the central bank and other authorities’ efforts to curb market speculation.

    According to Brecorder, the United Nations Development Programme issued a grim warning on Tuesday, stating that there was a debt problem that was rapidly worsening in a number of developing countries, including Pakistan.

    Without prompt assistance, the poverty rate in at least 54 countries would increase, according to UNDP, and “critical investments in climate adaptation and mitigation will not happen.”

    Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Tunisia, Chad, and Zambia are the nations most at risk right now, according to UNDP head economist George Gray Molina.

    In other countries, the dollar loomed big over precarious financial markets on Tuesday, worrying investors with concerns about rising interest rates, global growth, and geopolitical tensions.

    The 20-year high of Rs114.78 that it reached late last month was not far away; the US dollar index was up 0.053 per cent at Rs113.12 at the time.

    An increase in COVID-19 cases in China and a stronger US dollar contributed to Tuesday’s decline in oil prices, a major measure of currency parity, as they sparked worries about a faltering global economy.

  • Pakistani speed cameras: How do they work?

    Pakistani speed cameras: How do they work?

    Rough driving and overspeeding are major causes of fatalities and serious accidents on the road. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), 12,894 vehicles were involved in roughly 9,701 traffic incidents between 2019 and 2020.

    About 12,317 individuals were injured in these accidents, while 5,436 people lost their lives.

    Speed cameras are frequently installed in locations known for having frequent accidents as a means of minimising speed-related injuries and fatalities.

    Drivers can be caught in perfect detail up to one kilometre away using the speed camera technology of today.

    However, most of cameras employ road markings to calculate your speed and track the distance travelled over time. The average speed over a range of 75 metres to 20 kilometres can be determined by SPECS average speed cameras. They appear one after the other on highways spaced at least 200 metres apart.

    Long Rangers are high-tech cameras that can record images and videos of vehicles up to one kilometre distant.

    We all think that anyone exceeding the 120 km/h set speed limit for cars or light transport vehicles (LTV) on the highway will be issued an overspeeding challan. Motorway police won’t stop you if you are travelling at speeds of 120 to 130 km/h, or sometimes 131 km/h. However, if you are inside the range of a speed camera, you will be pulled over for overspeeding as soon as you reach 132 km/h.

    Motorway speed guns can measure speed from a distance of 95 to 100 feet. But don’t assume you can dodge them just because you caught a distant view of the speed gun. Your speed is already on record. This reality is mostly due to the fact that speed traps are frequently placed on highways near sharp curves, leaving you with little time to take evasive action.

    Near Teriyaki, Chakkri, and Salt Range are the three locations with the most speed cameras. The bulk of citations are given in the salt range for exceeding the 50 km/h speed limit.

  • Pakistan Army contingent leaves for Qatar to provide assistance during FIFA 2022

    Pakistan Army contingent leaves for Qatar to provide assistance during FIFA 2022

    A contingent of the Pakistan Army left for Qatar on Monday to join security personnel deployed for Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup 2022.

    The contingent is comprised of Pakistan Army officers, junior commissioned officers, and soldiers. They will provide security assistance during the biggest and most anticipated sporting event of the year.

    The troops travelling to the Gulf country for World Cup 2022 were trained by FIFA’s eight-member international team when it visited Pakistan in September.

    The Qatari interior ministry had made a request to send Pakistan Army for security assistance.

    The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be played from November 20 to December 18. Qatar will become the first Middle Eastern country to host the FIFA World Cup.

  • Which famous Hollywood celeb just posted a Pakistani meme?

    Which famous Hollywood celeb just posted a Pakistani meme?

    Chrissy Teigen,  American model and television personality has shared this famous Pakistani meme on her Instagram story. She shared famous Pakistani disappointed meme along with the caption, “The spiders in my house watching me put spider decorations after killing their brother.”

    The disappointed Pakistani cricket fan Sarim Akhtar’s meme has also been featured in Hong Kong’s Museum of Memes.

    His ‘disappointed face’ after Asif Ali dropped David Warner’s catch in Pakistan vs Australia became a meme, and it was widely shared by social media users.

  • World Mental Health Day: Phrases we should avoid using

    World Mental Health Day: Phrases we should avoid using

    World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10 every year. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2022 is, “Make mental health and well-being for all a global priority”.

    In 1992, the World Federation for Mental Health began observing the day. Raising awareness of mental health concerns and mobilising support for mental health are the goals of World Mental Health Day.

    Here is a list of five things you should not say casually about mental health:

    “Pagal ho?” (Are you crazy)

    Calling someone Pagal or crazy is not right. They might be going through a tough period that we do not know is affecting them and to what extent. Calling them crazy can further aggravate their mental health.

    “Mujhe OCD ho rahi hai” (This is triggering my OCD)

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is real, and the condition can hinder the life of the patient. Casually self-diagnosing yourself with OCD and equating personal obsession of cleanliness with OCD is not funny. If anything, it’s nothing less than insulting and dismissive to those who are actually plagued by the real-life symptoms of the disorder.

    “It’s all in your head”.

    Contrary to popular belief, depression is not the same as sadness. It is, in fact, a very serious mental illness. Telling someone that their mental health is not a genuine disease and it’s all in their head reinforces the misconception — that a person with a mental illness is somehow being dramatic and would feel better if only they could stop thinking about it.

    “I have gone through the same thing“

    If someone is going through something, saying that you have gone through the same thing is not helpful. Even if our intention is to help them, this phrase can be perceived wrongly and it can make them feel that they are not being heard.