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  • Surge in Covid-19 cases in Pakistan

    Surge in Covid-19 cases in Pakistan

    Pakistan’s Covid-19 positivity rate has gone to 1.22 per cent today (Thursday), according to the National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad.

    According to NIH data, 144 people have been found infected with the virus and one death has been reported.

    The positivity rate was at 0.83 per cent on Wednesday with 106 cases.

    In April, Pakistan reported zero Covid-19-related deaths for the first time since the breakout of the pandemic in the country.

    In March, the government announced the closure of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC). The body was set up in March 2020 to deal with Covid-19.

  • Ahsan Iqbal’s remarks about cutting down chai consumption make international headlines

    Ahsan Iqbal’s remarks about cutting down chai consumption make international headlines

    Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal’s recent statement about cutting down on tea has not just taken social media by storm but international media has widely covered his remarks.

    “I appeal to the nation to reduce tea intake by one or two cups daily because we borrow money for tea import as well,” said Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday.

    People in Pakistan urged to drink fewer cups of tea was how BBC covered it.

    CNN’s headline says: Pakistanis told to drink less tea as nation grapples with the economic crisis

    People in Pakistan urged to drink fewer cups of tea, was how Iqbal’s statement was covered by the Saudi Gazette.

    AlJazeera also reported Ahsan Iqbal’s statement: Pakistan minister slammed for ‘drink less tea, save money’ appeal

    Turkish news media outlet TRT also did a story and a video on the same with the title: Pakistan minister stirs controversy with ‘drink less tea, save money’ plea

    Indian media also jumped in and did a news piece with the title: Pak Minister Asks Citizens To Drink Less Tea As Economy Faces Loan Burden: Report

    The Print wrote: ‘First roti, now tea? Pakistan’s angry response to the minister who wants them to drink less

    ABC Australia did a video report on Ahsan’s statement.

    ‘Cutting chai’ | Pakistan Minister urges people to reduce tea consumption, wrote The Hindu.

  • No memes: Twitter is angry over another petrol price hike

    No memes: Twitter is angry over another petrol price hike

    The federal government increased the price of all petroleum products yesterday (June 15). This includes an increase of Rs24 per litre for petrol and Rs59.16 per litre for high-speed diesel (HSD). This is the third hike in petroleum prices in less than a month.

    Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail criticised the PTI government for reaching an erroneous agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which tied the incumbent’s hands and forced it to raise oil prices to get the economy back on track.

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tweeted, “Acutely aware of the impact that a fuel price hike causes. Govt is left with no choice but to raise the prices due to IMF deal that PTI govt signed.”

    Read more-Govt hikes price of diesel by Rs59, petrol by Rs24

    People on social media are expressing their anger and exasperation after the latest petrol bomb was dropped by the government.

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  • Govt hikes price of diesel by Rs59, petrol by Rs24

    Govt hikes price of diesel by Rs59, petrol by Rs24

    On Wednesday, the federal government increased the price of all petroleum products, including Rs24 per liter for petrol and Rs59.16 per liter for high-speed diesel (HSD). In less than a month, this is the third hike announcement.

    The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Miftah Ismail criticised the previous PTI government for reaching an erroneous agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which tied the incumbent’s hands and forced it to raise oil prices to get the economy back on track.

    The frequent hikes have had a significant impact on the public transit sector, as well as low-income persons who are unable to afford fuel at such exorbitant prices.

    Finance Minister stated that the government faced a significant challenge in reviving the country. “If oil prices do not rise, the government may risk default”. He went on to say that raising the prices of petroleum items was a difficult decision.

    Prime Minster (PM) Shehbaz Sharif also tweeted in this regard, saying that the government had no alternative but to raise petrol prices in order to restore the bailout.

    New POL prices

    Petrol will now be sold for Rs233.89 per liter after a Rs24.03 increase, HSD will cost Rs263.31 per litre after a Rs59.16 increase, kerosene oil is priced at Rs211.47 per liter after a Rs29.49 increase, and light diesel oil will cost Rs207.47 per liter after a Rs29.16 increase.

    In an attempt to justify the increase, the Finance Minister stated that the international price of gasoline was $120 per liter and government had no choice but to pass on the burden of overseas prices to Pakistani consumers

    He also chastised Imran Khan, the PTI chairman, and former Prime Minister, for causing the current crisis with his policies. “I’ve been watching the country’s position for 30 years, but I’ve never seen an inflationary situation like this,” he added.

    According to Ismail, the administration is bound by agreements reached by the PTI government with the international lender.

    He admitted that the increase in gasoline prices will hurt the middle and poor classes. He did add, though, that the government would take measures to mitigate the impact on the most disadvantaged.

  • Instagram’s repeated stories glitch in iPhones fixed in newer version

    Instagram’s repeated stories glitch in iPhones fixed in newer version

    On iPhones, Instagram stories have been acting up for certain users, forcing them to go through all of someone’s stories before being allowed to see new ones.

    Since Monday, numerous users have been afflicted by the problem, and other Reddit users have complained that the same thing is occurring to them’.

    The source of the problem appears to be that Instagram forgets where you left off when viewing someone’s story.

    For example, if a user uploads five stories and you look at four of them before swiping away, you should see their fifth story the next time you tap on their symbol. Instead, each time you want to view the story, Instagram forces you to go back through the four you have previously seen.

    When someone adds a new story to their feed, the problem occurs as well.

    According to The Verge, Instagram released an update for the app in the iOS App Store on Wednesday morning that appears to have fixed the problem.

    In case, you’re having problems, check for updates and make sure your app is up to date, to the latest version, which is v239.1.

    The update notes only state that “the current version provides bug fixes and performance enhancements,” yet netizens claim that it has solved the problem of repeating Stories.

    In an email to The Verge, Meta representative Christine Pai said the business is “aware that some customers are having problems accessing Instagram Stories”.

    Pai apologised for the disruption and stated that Instagram is “trying to bring everything back to normal as quickly as possible”.

    The exact number of users that have been affected is unknown. Many twitterati are saying that they have to replay stories on Instagram, still the platform is not that massively trending.

  • How to transfer WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone

    How to transfer WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone

    WhatsApp and Apple have announced that data from the Android chat app will now be ported to iOS. The feature will be available in WhatsApp’s beta version. It will be phased in over the course of a week to reach all users.

    Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the development in a Facebook post.

    “We’re adding to WhatsApp the ability to securely switch between phones and transfer your chat history, photos, videos, and voice messages between Android and iPhone while maintaining end-to-end encryption. This is a top requested feature. We launched the ability to switch from iPhone–>Android last year, and now adding Android–>iPhone as well,” he wrote in a Facebook post.

    To transfer the data, your Android smartphone must be running Android 5 or higher, and your iPhone must be running iOS 15.5 or higher.

    Last year, the feature to move WhatsApp data from iOS to Android was launched.

  • Pre-monsoon rains to begin from today: Met Department

    Pre-monsoon rains to begin from today: Met Department

    Pre-monsoon rain-wind/thundershowers are expected in most parts of Pakistan starting from Wednesday (June 15), according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

    Heavy rainfall is expected in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Lahore, Kasur and Sheikhupura on June 16 and June 17. It may cause urban flooding in Rawalpindi and Lahore.

    Heavy rainfall is also expected in Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan from June 14 to June 23.

    Rain-wind/thundershowers (with isolated heavy falls) are expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Swabi, Nowshera, Kurram, Kohat, Waziristan, Lakki Marwat, Bannu, Dera Ismail Khan from June 15 to June 22 with occasional gaps.

    Rain-wind/thundershowers with isolated heavy falls are expected in Sibbi, Bolan, Naseerabad, Jhal Magsi, Mastung, Barkhan, Ziarat, Zhob, Quetta, Kalat, Khuzdar, Chaman and Harnai from June 17 (evening/night) to June 20.

    Hot and dry weather in most parts of Sindh with chances of dust-thunderstorm/rain in Sukkur, Jacobabad and Larkana from June 17 to June 19.

  • Farhan Akhtar praises Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, shares experience on Ms Marvel

    Farhan Akhtar praises Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, shares experience on Ms Marvel

    Bollywood director and actor Farhan Akhtar penned a long statement of gratitude for the crew of Ms Marvel, including Pakistani director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy for her ‘guidance’.

    Ms. Marvel Snippet Gives Us the First Look at Farhan Akhtar in the MCU Show

    Akhtar, whose role in Ms Marvel is yet to be revealed, started his tweet off by writing: “The post is in appreciation of the creators, the directors and all those in front and behind the camera, who collaborated to make Ms Marvel what it is.”

    The Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara star gave a shout out to Chinoy, saying: “It is in appreciation of Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy for her guidance through my days of working on it.”

    He then went on to share his appreciation for Marvel itself, writing: “It is in appreciation of Marvel. I’m proud to be part of their conscious inclusiveness.”

    “This show is a celebration of diversity and it certainly will bring joy and pride of self-identity to millions of young girls and boys of the sub-continent.”

    Akhtar then moved to conclude his note, saying: “And last but not least, it is in appreciation of the wonderfully talented Iman Vellani. Be prepared to be thoroughly entertained and effortlessly charmed by her. Thank you and good luck, team Ms Marvel.”

  • Jannat Mirza opens up on rejecting ‘HKKST’, ‘Barwaan Khiladi’ and film opposite Kartik Aaryan

    Jannat Mirza opens up on rejecting ‘HKKST’, ‘Barwaan Khiladi’ and film opposite Kartik Aaryan

    TikToker and actor Jannat Mirza made her Lollywood debut on Eid-ul-Fitr with Syed Noor’s Tere Bajre Di Rakhi. Although the film was a commercial failure, Jannat recently revealed that this wasn’t the only acting project that she has been offered.

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    Mirza mentioned in a recent interview that she was offered Kubra Khan’s role in Hum Kahan Kay Sachay Thay which also featured superstar Mahira Khan and Usman Mukhtar because she didn’t want to debut into television with a negative role. Kubra played the antagonist in the HUM TV project and received rave reviews for her performance.

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    The Tiktoker also revealed that she and her fiance were offered parts in Shahveer Jafry and Danyal Zafar starrer Barwaan Khiladi but she turned it down. Jannat added that she was in Japan to meet her sister so couldn’t travel back.

    In 2020, Mirza claimed that she was offered a Bollywood movie opposite Kartik Aaryan but she declined. She said that she does not want to be a part of Indian films because of her discomfort over the way Muslims are treated in India these days. She also said that her parents would probably not allow her to pursue an acting career in Bollywood.

  • ‘My Muslim friends eat pork and drink’: Kangana Ranaut slams Muslims, defends Nupur Sharma

    ‘My Muslim friends eat pork and drink’: Kangana Ranaut slams Muslims, defends Nupur Sharma

    Indian actor and BJP supporter Kangana Ranaut took to her Instagram story to defend politician Nupur Sharma’s controversial remark on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

    The Woh Lamhe star wrote, “Many of my Muslim friends drink, smoke, have premarital sex, don’t wear a burka, use swear words, eat pork and because of work situations at times don’t even follow all guidelines… it’s fine beauty of India’s freedom nahi toh not just Nupur but everyone will become criminals.”

    Kangana Ranaut Defends Nupur Sharma's Controversial Remark On Prophet Muhammad

    BJP leader and spokesperson Nupur Sharma’s comments on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received a lot of flak from international communities. Countries like UAE, Oman, Indonesia, Iraq, the Maldives, Jordan, Libya, and Bahrain strongly condemned her comments.

    This is not the first time that Kangana came to Nupur Sharma’s defense. She previously wrote on her Instagram story, “Nupur is entitled to her opinions, this is not Afghanistan, we have a properly functioning government which is chosen with a process called democracy… just a reminder for those who keep forgetting.”

    Recently, senior Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah shared his thoughts on why the three Khans of Bollywood – Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan, have remained silent on the issue. The veteran actor said to NDTV, “I cannot speak for them. I am not in the position they are in. I feel they think they would be risking too much. But then, I don’t know how they explain to their own conscience about it. But I think they are in a position where they have too much to lose.”

    He also gave an example of Aryan Khan’s arrest in an alleged drug case. What happened to Shah Rukh Khan and the dignity with which he faced it was admirable. It was nothing but a witch-hunt. He has kept his mouth shut. All he did was support Trinamool and applaud Mamata Banerjee,” he said.