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  • What could be in Nawaz Sharif’s air ambulance?

    What could be in Nawaz Sharif’s air ambulance?

    Lahore High Court (LHC) has allowed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to travel abroad for four weeks for medical treatment, saying the duration could be extended based on medical reports.

    As per reports, an air ambulance will arrive on Tuesday morning to transport Nawaz Sharif to London. Nawaz’s physician, Dr Adnan Khan took to social media to announce that the former premier was scheduled to travel to London within 48 hours once he’s clinically stabilized.

    What is an air ambulance?

    Air ambulance is an aircraft that is equipped to fly as an intensive care unit (ICU).

    A
    medically staffed and equipped air ambulance provides medical care in flight
    while a non-medically equipped and staffed aircraft simply transports patients
    without a care in flight. All medical equipment and medications are selected to
    fit the needs of the patient that is being transported so it can differ from
    patient to patient.

    Common equipment for air ambulances includes medications, ventilators, ECGs (a test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat) and monitoring units, CPR equipment ( a life-saving technique that is used when someone is suffering from any emergency issue such as cardiac arrest, heart attack or drowning), and stretchers.

    The equipment in each air ambulance can include everything from breathing apparatus and monitoring systems, pacemakers and defibrillators (devices that restore a normal heartbeat by sending an electric pulse or shock to the heart) to blood transfusion equipment and a comprehensive supply of medication. The flight crew includes pilots and a medical team that will be able to meet patient needs.

    What Nawaz Sharif’s air ambulance will include?

    Dr Adnan tweeted that Nawaz’s ambulance would be equipped with a fully functional and staffed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as well as an operation theater. A team of doctors and paramedics headed by an Intensivist would also be there for Nawaz.

  • Imran’s adviser all praise for PML-N; says previous govt’s policies boosted economy

    Adviser to Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Commerce, Abdul Razak Dawood, has given the credit of Pakistan’s improved rating in World Bank’s (WB) Ease of Doing Business Index to the previous Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government and its good policies.

    Pakistan has jumped up 28 places on the index and secured a place among the top 10 countries with the most improved business climate — a development that will greatly improve its image abroad.

    Pakistan carried out six reforms that helped improving its ranking from 136 to 108, according to the WB’s annual flagship report, ‘Ease of Doing Business 2020’, released last month. It turned out to be the sixth global reformer and first in South Asia that brought ease in doing business in the past one year.

    Praising the PML-N in what is being termed as challenging his own premier’s policy statement, Dawood has said that it was the previous government’s good policies that helped the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) carry out the said reforms.

    “Ease of doing busniess started improving under the previous government and their efforts helped us make even better. It’s not just us… look how the power crisis has been overcome. All of it wasn’t done within a single year,” he can be heard as saying in a video doing rounds over the internet.

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    According to The Express Tribune, the WB monitors a country’s business related regulations on 10 benchmarks that are as broad as from starting a business, to getting electricity connection, securing construction permits, paying taxes, dispute resolution, business insolvency and protecting minority shareholders’ rights. All these areas are closely looked at by the global investors before they take decisions on making investment.

    The report measures how close each economy is to the best global practices in business regulations.

    On the measure of absolute progress towards best practices, Pakistan has improved the score to 61 from 55, suggesting the country did some remarkable work this time around and built on the reforms introduced in the previous year as well.

    International investors consult the report and the Global Competitiveness Index of the World Economic Forum before taking decisions on investment plans.

    While India remained top among South Asian nations, up 14 spots to 63, Pakistan also made a mark by climbing 28 positions and securing a place among the top 10 global business climate reformers and improving 28 positions in a year.

    “This rise is significant and made possible by collective and coordinated actions of the federal government and provincial governments of Sindh and Punjab over the past year,” said the WB Country Director for Pakistan Illango Patchamuthu.

  • ‘Thank you for existing’: Hamza Ali Abbasi has the sweetest birthday wish for better half Naimal

    ‘Thank you for existing’: Hamza Ali Abbasi has the sweetest birthday wish for better half Naimal

    It was Mrs Hamza Ali Abbasi aka Naimal Khawar’s birthday on Sunday and from all the social media updates, we can tell that her first birthday after her marriage was celebrated to the fullest.

    Hamza had the sweetest wish for his wife. It was short, sweet and full of love.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B4-k93CAxpP/

    Naimal spent the day with close friends and family.

    Meanwhile wishes poured in for the birthday girl.

    Hamza’s sister, Dr Fazeela Abbasi shared a picture from Naimal’s midnight celebrations with a cute caption.

    Hamza’s bestie and new mommy, Aisha Malik penned a lovely message for the birthday girl.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B49ZWFplVjJ/

    Naimal’s Anaa co-star Usman Mukhtar also had a message for Izzah.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B4-Km5hJpVT/
  • ‘Help me’: Altaf Hussain looks towards Modi for support

    ‘Help me’: Altaf Hussain looks towards Modi for support

    Mutahidda Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has reportedly requested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help him by giving him and his companions asylum and financial help.

    According to a report in The News, Hussain made his request in his first ever public speech after the police relaxed his bail conditions.

    In the speech, watched online by thousands of people, the MQM leader said he would like to travel to India because his forefathers are buried there.

    “If India’s Prime Minister Mr Modi allows me to come to India and provides me asylum with my colleagues, I am ready to come to India along with my colleagues because my grandfather is buried there. My grandmother is buried there and thousands of my relatives are buried there in India. I want to go to India to their graves.”

    Hussain, in his speech, alleged that his assets, house and offices were taken over in Karachi after August 22, 2017. He asked the Indian PM to help him with money if he could not provide him asylum.

    In fact, Altaf even supported the decision of the Indian Supreme Court in the disputed Babri Mosque case saying that Modi’s government has the “right to establish Hindu Raaj (rule)” and if Indian politician Asaduddin Owaisi and others did not like India, they should migrate to Pakistan.

    On October 10, Hussain was charged by the UK’s Crown Prosecution Services with the terrorism offence in a case related to his incendiary speech relayed from the UK to his followers in Pakistan in 2016.

    He is due to stand trial in June 2020 and passport remains with the UK police as part of his bail conditions and he is not allowed to apply for any travel document unless permitted by the court.

    Lawyers were now assessing whether Hussain has breached his bail conditions by asking Modi to let him stay in India while he awaits the trial of his case.

  • Humayun Saeed sends best wishes to Hamza Ali Abbasi on his ‘new journey’

    Humayun Saeed sends best wishes to Hamza Ali Abbasi on his ‘new journey’

    Hamza Ali Abbasi’s former co-star and dear friend Humayun Saeed has sent him best wishes for his new journey.

    Sharing a picture of the two on Twitter, Humayun wrote, “Wishing Hamza Ali Abbasi all the best for the new journey he has decided to embark on. May Allah give you the strength to stay steadfast and may He give you success in all your endeavours.”

    Humayun and Hamza have done one film together Jawani Phir Nahi Ani. The film was a box-office success. Following that, the two may not have done a film together but they have collaborated on several projects. In fact, Hamza’s latest drama Alif is being produced by Humayun’s wife, Samina.

    Read more: Hamza Ali Abbasi quits acting to focus on his ‘spiritual journey’

    In a 23-minute long video message posted to Youtube on Thursday, Hamza had announced that he will be quitting acting to focus on religion, his relationship with Allah and to spread the message of Islam.

    Hamza’s announcement to quit the entertainment industry and follow his religious calling had not come as a surprise to many.

  • Hafeez comes under fire for criticising LHC’s decision to allow Nawaz to fly to London

    Hafeez comes under fire for criticising LHC’s decision to allow Nawaz to fly to London

    After the Lahore High Court granted permission to former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to fly to London without any conditions for four weeks for medical treatment, former Pakistan cricket team captain Mohammad Hafeez took to Twitter to question whether this decision is admission that Pakistan lacks proper medical care.

    “It means we 200 million Pakistani are not safe here? Just asking,” he wrote.

    Following the cricketer’s tweets, people took to attack him and question why he also opted to get treatment in the UK when he hurt his thumb in the past.

    Other’s dug up an old video of his in which he is seen wishing Nawaz Sharif good health.

    Meanwhile, others took to defend the cricketer and his decision to get treated in the UK.

    https://twitter.com/MazherArshad/status/1195777152593076224?s=20

  • Common lipstick mistakes to avoid

    Common lipstick mistakes to avoid

    No matter how low-key you are, lipstick is one product that almost every girl carries in her handbag. A lot of us think that applying lipstick is easy but…it’s NOT! Many of us make these five common mistakes. Read on to find out what they are and how to avoid them.

    Hello, chapped lips

    Applying lipstick on chapped lips make your lip colour look patchy and it gives an uneven finish. Keep yourself hydrated and always use a lip balm or oil to keep your lips smooth.

    We recommend CoNatural’s lip balms for chapped lips. They have three different flavours: lavender, peppermint and sweet orange. They are also easy on the pocket.

    Exfoliate your lips

    Don’t forget to exfoliate your regularly. It is as important as using face scrubs. A good lip scrub will get rid of dead skin on your lips.

    We recommend Scoop O Scrub’s lip scrubs. We love ‘Very Very Strawberry’ lip scrub but they have other flavours as well. They are not that expensive either.

    You
    are wearing the wrong shade

    A lipstick shade is as important as your foundation. Your lip colour should suit your skin tone as a wrong shade will spoil your look.

    Too
    much lipstick

    Do not apply too much lipstick. If you do, it will not just smear on glasses or clothes but even your teeth will have lipstick all over them. Blot lipstick with a tissue paper after applying it.

    Remove
    lipstick

    Properly remove your lipstick before going to bed. It is as important as brushing your teeth and removing makeup from your face. If you don’t remove it properly, it will make your lips rough and dry.

  • Junaid Khan will be playing a police officer in his debut film

    Junaid Khan will be playing a police officer in his debut film

    2020 is going to be lit for the Pakistan film industry because from where I see it, it’s going to be raining films.

    The first look of ace TVC and music director Jalal Rumi’s upcoming feature film Kahay Dil Jidhar, with Junaid Khan and Mansha Pasha in the lead has been shared on social media. The poster has a fun and millennial feel to it.

    While Mansha previously stole the show in Pakistan’s official entry to the Oscars, Laal Kabootar, Kahay Dil Jidhar, will mark Junaid’s debut on the big screen.

    When asked what made him choose this film, Junaid exclusively told The Current, “I have been offered a lot of films since my cameo appearance in Bin Roye (2014), but to be honest none of them clicked with me. Over the years I’ve gone through multiple scripts and I finally settled upon this one. It matched my expectations and the team associated with it is amazing, so here we are.”

    “Though it’s a commercial film, it comes with a strong message and I hope it has the impact we’re aiming for,” he added.

    Meanwhile, while sharing the poster of the film on Instagram Junaid had wrote, “It takes a lot of drive and passion to make a film and I am quite satisfied with how we have shot this one. Looking forward to bringing this out to you guys. Excited and nervous at the same time.”

    Sharing details about his character in the film, Junaid revealed that he will be a playing a policeman in the film.

    On working with Mansha again, Junaid shared,”Mansha and I have done television together and it was a wonderful experience. She’s very cooperative, professional and is a great performer. We’re very comfortable with each other.”

    When asked what he feels in missing in the Pakistan film industry, Junaid said, “We are in need of good scriptwriters who understand the needs of film writing.”

    “Apart from that, I think the genre of action has not been properly explored in Pakistan mainly because such films are very time-consuming and expensive. I’m a huge fan of out of the box action films like Hobbs and Shaw and I hope we can such grand films in Pakistan.”

    Meanwhile, Mansha also shared the poster on Instagram and wrote, “Something exciting is coming your way! It’s something I’ve never done before and frankly, all the best things in life come with some risk! I’m super excited to be working along with this team of kind people! Stay tuned!”

    Kahay Dil Jidhar has been written and produced by Kamran Bari, who will also be seen in it. Veteran actor Sajid Hasan is also part of the cast.

    While a release date has not yet been announced, it is expected to release sometime next year.

  • Daachi Exhibition: The Current’s top picks

    Daachi Exhibition: The Current’s top picks

    The Daachi Exhibition is being held in Lahore this weekend at the Model Town Community Centre. The exhibition showcases arts and crafts from across Pakistan “aimed to empower our local talent and reinvigorate our love for our country and culture.”

    Exhibition timings are 10 am-8 pm and the entry ticket is Rs 250 per person.

    Here are a few other things to keep in mind also:

    The Current attended the ongoing exhibition and here are our top picks:

    Indoor plants from Grey Scale Pk – Rs 5000

    The pots were brilliantly creative.

    Colourful trays by Custom Creation – Rs 4500/-

    Love these beautiful and intricately designed trays.

    Cartoon Embroidered Clothes by Sassy Sews

    Something for the kids – so funky.

  • REVEALED: How much does SAPM Firdous Ashiq Awan make in a month?

    REVEALED: How much does SAPM Firdous Ashiq Awan make in a month?

    Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Firdous Ashiq Awan, may not be an official minister but her income is close to one’s.

    According to Geo News, details of Firdous’ salary and benefits were disclosed in the parliament on Friday, after questions were raised about it.

    The cabinet division revealed that Firdous receives a monthly salary of Rs406,000 along with an additional Rs93,700 as she has not been allotted a house from the government. This means that her total monthly income amounts to Rs499,700. Almost five lakh rupees!

    Meanwhile, federal ministers and advisers are paid a monthly salary of Rs448,000. Those who are not allotted a house by the government are provided with an extra Rs100,003 per month.

    Ministers and ministers of state are also provided cars and security guards for their use or for the use of their families.

    The cabinet division also shared that Firdous is not the in-charge of the ministry of information and broadcasting but is appointed in accordance with the status of a minister of state.