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  • Peshawar residents step out to feed the strays amid lockdown

    Peshawar residents step out to feed the strays amid lockdown

    Residents of Peshawar have stepped out to feed stray dogs and cats as the country is still under lockdown to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

    According to reports, a group of volunteers have given food to over 100 strays in different streets of the city. The stray animals, which usually feed on leftovers, have had a tough time in view of the lockdown and have bee starving.

    Speaking to a private media outlet, a volunteer said, “This is such a difficult time for people, so imagine what the animals must be going through. We have been doing this for the last two weeks.” 

    Read More: Residents distribute food among policemen doing duties amid lockdown

    People who want to help strays can feed them in the following ways:

    • Put food and water outside your homes
    • If you are leaving your house to feed them, make sure you are wearing a mask, gloves and carrying sanitizer with you
    • Choose one day to feed the strays
  • All board exams cancelled, all students to be promoted, university admissions on first year results

    All board exams cancelled, all students to be promoted, university admissions on first year results

    Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood has announced the cancellation of all board exams across the country as the coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen.

    Speaking after the National Coordination Committee (NCC) meeting in Islamabad Thursday, Mehmood said that all provinces have decided to keep schools closed till July 15, whereas all students of grades 9 and 10, besides those of intermediate parts I and II, will be promoted on the basis of their results from the previous class.

    “All board exams have been cancelled and students of class 9, 10, 11 and 12 will be promoted for the next class on the basis of results obtained in the previous class,” he said, adding that student can seek admissions to universities on the basis of their results from the 11th grade.

    The minister further said that the decision was taken with the consensus of all provinces and students will be able to enroll in the next class as soon as schools reopen in July.

    Meanwhile, the government has decided to begin lifting lockdown restrictions from Saturday (May 9), Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has announced.

  • VIDEO: ‘Pakistan’s only mind reader’ leaves Maulana Tariq Jamil shocked

    VIDEO: ‘Pakistan’s only mind reader’ leaves Maulana Tariq Jamil shocked

    Renowned preacher Maulana Tariq Jameel, who had recently made headlines for his controversial remarks during a live telethon to raise funds for coronavirus relief, was left astonished by the ability of a mentalist who read his mind, an undated viral video showed on Wednesday.

    In the video, Shaheer Khan, who is known for his mind reading skills, asks Maulana to imagine a situation that he has not written down or shared with people.

    He then holds the religious scholar’s hand and starts revealing what the latter is thinking.

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    Breaking into laughter after the mentalist hits the bullseye, Maulana Tariq lauds Shaheer and jokingly offers to become his follower.

    Shaheer Khan, who rose to fame owing to his mind-boggling ability to read minds, is the country’s first-ever and “only” mentalist. His shows have proven his rising popularity and left many scratching their heads.

    He has been able to guess Rameez Raja’s ATM pin, Waseem Akram’s favourite cricketer and the name of Harsha Bhogle’s first childhood crush.

    While many people claim that the only way to explain his abilities is by the use of the supernatural powers, Shaheer himself says he has just been extremely intuitive ever since he was a kid.

  • ‘Death by massage’: police arrest serial killer masseur

    ‘Death by massage’: police arrest serial killer masseur

    The Lahore police have arrested a serial killer identified as Ejaz alias Jajji, who killed his victims by giving them massages.

    According to a report in The Express Tribune, the accused confessed to killing five people during initial interrogation. The police revealed that Jajji worked as a masseur (a person who provides massage professionally) and used his profession to lure victims. He would convince his clients to go to a deserted place to avail his services and would snap their neck bone or stab them to death while giving them a massage.

    After murdering them, he would rob them of their valuables and escape.

    Jajji murdered at least four men in Lahore and also confessed to committing a murder in Rawalpindi. While he has now been nabbed by the police, the search for his two accomplices is still underway.

    The police said that though this case was unique, it was not unheard of. They explained that masseurs are experts in veins and blood pressure points in the body that are closely linked with the nervous system. In the past, dozens of cases have been reported in which people were rendered unconscious using massaging techniques so that swindlers could loot their ‘clients’. The practise is reportedly common in areas like Data Darbar and Yadgar. Such looting tactics are locally known as “applying formula”.

    The police expressed their concern over this new trend of murdering people and said that they are investigating it.

  • Police arrest culprits involved in murder of rapper Ghani Tiger’s father

    Police arrest culprits involved in murder of rapper Ghani Tiger’s father

    Ghani Tiger is among the first singers and rappers in Pakistan who got famous through TikTok. Hailing from Pasrur near Sialkot, Ghani is one of the most followed Tiktokers of Pakistan. The rapper recently took to social media to tell how his father was brutally murdered.

    In a video message, he explained the incident of his father’s murder. Ghani told how a group of men came with rods and pistols and murdered his beloved father. They also shot his brother who is now in the hospital.

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    He accused his city’s organization of ATI Pasrur and named the culprits involved. According to Ghani, almost 50 to 60 people beat up his father. He urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to take notice of the incident. Ghani said he would not be quiet until his appeal was heard among the highest official ranks.

    Soon after he posted, the video went viral and #JusticeForDawoodButt started trending. Zara Noor Abbas also condemned the incident and demanded justice for Dawood.

    Fortunately, Punjab police took immediate action against the culprits and have claimed to have arrested three culprits involved in the incident. However, further inquiry is still in progress.

  • DIYs to give dry skin soothing relief from constant hand washing

    DIYs to give dry skin soothing relief from constant hand washing

    As we wash our hands for so many times in a day and work through multiple bottles of sanitizer, here are a few home remedies to give your hands soothing relief from constant washing and sanitizing.

    Moisturize

    An easy way to counter the dryness that arises from excessive washing is by always making sure to moisturize hands after washing and sanitizing. Coconut oil is gives relief to dry skin and massaging it onto the hands before bedtime can be very useful.

    The ritual also has the added benefit of relieving tension from either household chores or work from home. Just press the middle of your palm, stretch out your fingers by interlocking them in and out and rotate your wrists inwards and outwards for added relaxation.

    DIY scrub for hands

    As all the salons are shut down until further notice and we cannot get any manicure. Home beauty treatments are a great way to self pamper and a good distraction from the daily stress and lockdown tension.

    DIY scrub is also easy to make. All you have to do is just mix ground coffee with honey and lemon and massage your hands with the mixture, leave for a few minutes and rinse.

    Read More: Hand care in the time of corona

    Step-by-step guide for a manicure at home

    Step 1: Add warm water to a tub-like vessel with salt, along with a few drops of almond oil (you can substitute this with any oil, or even aloe vera gel). Drop-in some mint leaves and some hand-wash liquid. Soak your hands for at least 20 minutes.

    Step 2: Wipe your hands and follow with scrubbing with a pumice stone. Rub a little bit of an alcohol solution after the scrub (you can use sanitizer for its antibacterial properties) and rinse it with water.

    Step 3: Clip your nails or file them as you prefer.

    Step 4: Use a moisturizer or specialized hand creams to complete, then neatly paint your nails

  • Facebook introduces ‘care’ emoji to express support amid COVID-19 crisis

    Facebook introduces ‘care’ emoji to express support amid COVID-19 crisis

    Facebook has launched a new ‘care emoji’ for its 2.6 billion users to express empathy during coronavirus crisis.

    The new ‘care emoji’ is intended to show care and solidarity when commenting on a status update, message, photo or video during the pandemic. The emoji is a smiley face, hugging a heart for the basic Facebook service, while in Messenger app it appears as a pulsating, purplish heart.

    “Even apart, we are in this together,” read Facebook’s official message.

    To insert a reaction, users hold down the Like button on mobile apps or hover over the Like button on the desktop version of the site to see the reaction-emoji options.

    Facebook is also working to connect people to provide accurate information from health experts and keeping misinformation away about the COVID-19 from spreading on their related apps.

    “We’ve now directed over 2 billion people to resources from the WHO and other health authorities through our COVID-19 Information Center and pop-ups on Facebook and Instagram with over 350 million people clicking through to learn more,” read the company’s website.

    Facebook is also planning to share some additional steps to fight COVID-19 related misinformation and make sure people have the correct and credible information they need to stay safe.

  • Syed Babar Ali becomes the second Pakistani to be inducted into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences

    Syed Babar Ali, a household name in Pakistan and the founding Pro-Chancellor of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has been elected as a member of the prestigious American Academy of Art and Sciences. He joins an esteemed cohort of over 270 innovators and leaders from across different sectors, disciplines, and geographies.

    According to a press release by LUMS, Babar Ali has been acknowledged in the category of ‘Business, Corporate, and Philanthropic Leadership’ for his numerous contributions towards education, advancing public good and promoting social equity in Pakistan. He was also recognised for his efforts for establishing LUMS as a premier business institution of Pakistan.

    Read more – LUMS is back to being LUMS

    Ali is the second Pakistani to receive the honour. The first Pakistani to be elected was Nobel Prize-winning physicist, Dr Abdus Salam who was elected in 1971.

    Speaking about his induction, Ali said, “I feel deeply humbled to be a part of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, which is dedicated to advancing the public good and strengthening the global community. It is a great honour.”

    Founded in 1780, the Academy is one of the world’s most respected honourary societies, known for its exceptionally accomplished members and celebration of excellence. It is dedicated to honouring excellence and leadership, working across disciplines and divides, and advancing the common good. It was founded during the American Revolution by John Adams, John Hancock, James Bowdoin, and other Founding Fathers of the United States.

    Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor of LUMS, Dr Arshad Ahmad, congratulated Babar Ali and called him “a national treasure who personifies humility, integrity and generosity.”

    “He will remain a role model for generations to come,” he added.

    Babar Ali joins 250 Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, including the likes of Benjamin Franklin, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela who have become part of the Academy’s 240-year history.

  • Islamabad reopens hiking trails under strict SOPs

    Trails and parks in Islamabad that had been shut down to control the spread of COVID-19 have now been opened up for the public but with strict SOPs in place.

    According to a notification issued by the district administration of the city, hiking trails are to be reopened for the public under social distancing rules. Sports grounds will remain closed.

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    According to the order, residents can hike while strictly following the rules of social distancing. A six feet distance has to be maintained between people at all times.
    Residents are happy over the decision and said everyone could protect themselves from the virus if social distancing is practised in daily life.

    The notification held the Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation and the environment directorate responsible for ensuring government SOPs are followed.

  • With no social gatherings, flower vendors suffer the brunt of lockdown

    The lockdown imposed by the Punjab government to control the spread of coronavirus has caused inconvenience to many citizens especially daily wage workers and vendors.

    Among those affected by the lockdown are flower vendors, who are facing the same problems as everything is shut down and no events are happening in the province. At this time, what we can do is order some flowers to help them earn their living. And they are selling these at cheaper rates.

    This guy Danish is in contact with three to four different vendors and is helping them to sell their flowers They do not deliver. They have roses, glass and statice.

    Florist Safder

    You can contact the florist at 0333-4120804.

    You can buy:

    Glads for Rs 25

    Statice Rs 100 per dozen

    Aster cluster for Rs 100

    Roses for Rs 100 per dozen

    They also deliver at home. Delivery charges vary according to the area.