A schoolgirl has died after her charging smartphone exploded on
her pillow when she was sleeping.
The deceased girl was identified as 14-year-old Asetkyzy
Abzalbek, whereas, the incident is reported from Bastobe, Kazakhstan.
The girl went to bed listening to music. She was found dead the next morning by her relatives with an exploded mobile phone plugged into a power socket near her pillow. As per reports, she is believed to have received severe head injuries and died on the spot.
Forensic experts later confirmed that the mobile exploded in the
early morning after overheating as it charged. The brand of the smartphone was
not disclosed.
The latest death is among the series of mobile batteries’
explosion incidents reported in Russia and other parts of the world.
On the recommendations of the Council of Complaints (CoC), Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has banned analyst Hafeezullah Niazi from appearing on any television channel for 30 days, Daily Times reported.
According to the details, Niazi, who is also the brother-in-law of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, in a programme on Geo News on July 6 had levelled allegations against Senator Azam Swati, which could not be substantiated before the CoC.
“PM Imran’s own relatives told that this man [Swati] was involved in the biggest insurance fraud in the United States (US) and he is banned from entering the country due to this,” the analyst had alleged.
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A press release issued by PEMRA in this regard said that Geo News had been provided “sufficient time” to “prove the veracity of comments uttered by the said analyst”, however, the channel could not come up with a satisfactory reply.
The channel has been ordered to tender an apology within seven days for airing “baseless and defamatory” comments and violating PEMRA’s Electronic Media Code of Conduct.
In case of non-compliance, it will be liable to pay a fine of Rs 1 million.
Meanwhile, senior journalists and analysts have stood up in Niazi’s support, saying that bars on their colleagues “only exposes the government’s crackdown on freedom of expression”.
Following the backlash that followed after a 15-second clip of Mehwish Hayat, refusing to comment on the Kashmir issue went viral, the actor has now shared a video in which is openly discussing the matter.
The video which appears to be from the same charity event has Mehwish saying that the Kashmiris should be given their rights and that the curfew should be lifted immediately.
Not that any clarification is needed. But here are clips frm the same event as the leaked video where I think I am talking abt Kashmir – there are several others as well. Before defaming me in future – look at the whole picture first. Tarnishing my image in this way will not..1/2 pic.twitter.com/VVYEIoU4qn
2/2… Tarnishing my image in this way will not stop me from fighting for the Kashmiri cause as I have been. I am humbled by the fact that my opinion means so much. I see it as a responsibility and will not shy away for fighting for injustices where ever I see them.
Meanwhile, an eyewitness also stepped forward to defend Mehwish.
I was at this PR event and @MehwishHayat is telling the truth. We had been asked to stick to questions related to the charity strictly. Slow clap for media that beats its standards down itself. Disgusting. https://t.co/paZjOBiOym
A high-level delegation of Pakistani businessmen will call on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday to take the army chief into confidence over the problems being faced by the business community.
In his television programme, anchorperson Kamran Khan said that the delegation will also brief the army chief about other problems being faced by the investors, which are hindering the influx of foreign investment into the country.
The potential visit to the General Headquarters (GHQ) comes at a time when the Pakistani economy struggles despite an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout and the government fails to generate enough revenue.
Since June, the business community is openly expressing its reservations over gas and electricity prices and demanding from the government to charge them as per the rates in the international market.
Earlier, the army chief was included in the National Development Council (NDC), formed by Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s government to accelerate economic growth and improve coordination among provinces and the federation.
Subsequently, he had taken the top military brass into confidence over the “difficult but extremely essential measures” taken by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government to bring the economy out of the woods.
Expressing support for the people of Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK), trailblazing United States (US) Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez aka AOC has said the blockade on communication and life-saving medical care in the valley must end.
“We stand for the basic human dignity of Kashmiris [and] support democracy, equality, and human rights for all — including the most vulnerable,” AOC, who is among the most progressive US congresswomen, tweeted Tuesday.
We stand for the basic human dignity of Kashmiris & support democracy, equality, and human rights for all – including the most vulnerable.
Reports of violence & torture are extremely concerning, and the blockade from communication and life-saving medical care must end. https://t.co/EHWHIdexwe
“Reports of violence & torture are extremely concerning, and the blockade from communication and life-saving medical care must end [sic],” she said.
The tweet came after AOC visited a Kashmir solidarity camp in New York City.
دبنگ امریکن خاتون کانگریس ممبر الگزینڈریا اوکسیو کارتیس نے مظلوم کشمیریوں کی حمایت کا اعلان کردیا نیویارک میں مظلوم کشمیریوں سے اظہار یکجہتی کیلیے لگائے ہوئے کیمپب کا دورہ ۔کشمیر میں جاری ظلم و تشدید پر تشویش کا اظہار دیکھتے ہیں نیویارک سے معوذ اسعد صدیقی کی رپورٹ pic.twitter.com/gz7Fgfc9Ij
AOC is not the only US lawmaker who has condemned Indian actions in the held valley.
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib had in September also called for the communications blockade and curfew restrictions in IoK to be lifted to shed light on what is happening in the disputed region.
People of the valley have been held hostage by Indian occupying forces since August 5 when Narendra Modi-led government in New Delhi abrogated Article 370 of its constitution to rob the Muslim-majority region of its autonomy.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shaukat Yousafzai came under fire for belittling doctors on Tuesday.
Speaking at a press conference, Yousafzai said that doctors should be grateful to PTI for giving them jobs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He added that before PTI hired doctors in thousands, they were selling pakoras in Khyber Market.
Yousafzai later apologised for hurting anyone’s feelings and said his remarks were taken out of context.
Here is his explanation:
صوبائی وزیر اطلاعات شوکت یوسفزئی کی ڈاکٹروں کے حوالے سے بیان کی وضاحت۔ ڈاکٹروں کی عزت کرتا ہوں پکوڑے والی بات کسی توہین آمیز زمرے میں نہیں کی مثال دی تھی جس کو میڈیا نے غلط رنگ دیا pic.twitter.com/PkdsmyTs8p
Strongly condemn the derogatory remarks about Doctors and Engineers by KP Information Minister. Doctors and Engineers are highly qualified professionals and they need to be treated in a respectful & dignified manner.
Are you trying to lose
weight? Or having any constipation problems? Here are five pocket-friendly
fiber foods that can help you lose weight.
How does this diet
work?
A high-fiber diet has
wonderful benefits, one of these is weight loss. Fiber helps limit your hunger
by adding bulk that gives you a feeling of fullness after consuming a meal
without adding calories or increasing your blood sugar level.
Fibrous foods need
more chewing adds to the benefits of making you feel fuller and more content
with your meal.
Five easily available
and pocket-friendly high fiber foods:
Oatmeal
Beans
Chia Seeds
Lentils
Flax Seeds
Oatmeal
A good breakfast is important for speeding up your metabolism, and oats can help you to improve your metabolism. Oats are the best food to start your day with if you’re trying to lose weight. You could have oatmeal with milk and add your favorite fruits. Also, please note that half (1/2) a cup of oatmeal constitutes 4 grams of fiber.
Beans
Kidney beans and black beans, apart from helping using weight loss also assist in improving gut and heart health. These beans also contain a very essential nutrient known as folate, a deficiency of which could cause weakness, fatigue, heart palpitations, and irritability.
Chia seeds
Chia seeds are superb
in reducing belly fat and are undoubtedly one of the best high-fiber foods. You
could sprinkle the small chia seeds on your morning oats or your day time
smoothie, or even make a chia seed pudding. Do you know that just two
tablespoons of these seeds give almost 11 grams of fiber?
Lentils
Lentils, ‘daal’ are a go-to food for lunch and dinner. The best part about lentils is their easy availability and consumption in almost every house of Pakistan. About ½ a cup adds about 8 grams of fiber. You could even use lentils in salads or soups.
Flax seeds
Flax seeds have high
protein content which helps suppress your hunger and have low calories. The
benefits of these seeds include cholesterol control, constipation relief and
skincare.
NOTE: Go slow with this change and increase your fiber intake gradually over a couple of days for a healthy digestive system and a balanced diet.
In case you missed it, former Pakistan Cricket Team captain Shahid Afridi, aka Lala has started his own Youtube channel where he posts videos related to cricket and his humanitarian work.
Recently, Lala gave his fans an exclusive tour of his house in DHA Karachi and needless to say, his fans loved it. The video garnered 2.4 million views in only five days!
The video starts with drone shots of Afridi’s house.
Following that, Afridi welcomes everyone to his house and we are taken straight to the basement which is Afridi’s den. Afridi shares that his house was made two years ago and he chose the area because Moin Khan Cricket Academy is nearby and he regularly visits the academy to play.
The basement of the house has a pool table as well as table tennis.
Afridi then shows us his signed shirt collection – he has a shirt signed by Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakarra, Australian cricketer Shane Warne, Younis Khan and one of Virat Kohli, signed by the entire Indian cricket team. Afridi says that Kohli is one of his most favourite batsmen.
While showing his collection, he also shared fond memories he has with those cricketers. Afridi also showed his trophies and other awards he has gotten over the years. The pool room’s walls are full of pictures and mementos of the cricketer’s matches.
Lala then takes the camera to the drawing-room where he welcomes his guests. The room, done in shades of blue, also has gifts he has received over the years including a gun gifted to him by former Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif and Sachin Tendulkar’s bat with which Afridi made a new record.
“This bat played an essential role in making Shahid Afridi,” said Afridi while speaking about the bat.
We are then taken outside the house. Lala says that he loves green spaces which is why he made this garden where he spends most of his evenings with his family and children.
In the end, Lala showed fans a small annex on the side of his house for his guests who come to stay with him. He said that it is important to give them their privacy.
The Sindh Food Authority has decided to ban the sale of unpacked tea and low-quality ketchup across the province.
As per reports, the authority has also banned the sale of food items on printed papers and no one will be allowed to sell meat products without halal certification. Food items which have Monosodium Glutamate (Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer commonly added to Chinese food, canned vegetables, soups and processed meats) in them have also been banned.
According to the notification, a ban has also been imposed on the sale of all products which do not have halal certification.
ARY’s on-going drama, Gul o Gulzaar, which has a few episodes left, drags a bit but hits a realistic note.
Two besties, Gul, played by Saboor Aly and Gulzar played by Kinza Hashmi are inseparable. Gulzar’s father is a teacher while Gul’s father is a fruit seller. Gulzar is the prettier, richer, sweeter and the beychari one of the two.
One day a creepy guy Adil, played my Omer Shahzad, sees Gulzar outside her school and gives her his number (and also a declaration of love). Gulzar is so shocked kay haw hai, dekho kaise number dia and Gul agrees – except Gul has ulterior motives and a plan to get with this loaded, “gari wala” guy herself. So she calls Adil and tells him how Gulzar is a terrible person, doesn’t like him, and is also getting engaged.
Of course, Adil and Gul then get together and Gul decides to run away with him – the twist is that she doesn’t tell Gulzar about her plans. Not only that, she also steals Gulzar’s brother’s honay wali biwi’s wedding jewellery from Gulzar’s closet, the night before Gulzar’s brother’s wedding). So all hell breaks loose, with Gul’s father accusing Gulzar of making her daughter run away with some guy.
So Gulzar’s reputation is also being ruined because she is best friends with a runaway woman, so her father and brother decide to get her married to a guy she hasn’t seen. The guy is the only child, good, sharif (obviously). She agrees and sees the guy’s picture the day of her mehndi and the guy, Jamal played by Paras Masroor, isn’t the best looking. It’s also really really uncomfortable HOW they portray this darker-skinned, not so bad looking guy as soo ugly that Gulzar cannot fathom marrying him.
Gul has called Gulzar and told her how happy she is living her huge house with a hot husband who will take her to London. So Gulzar calls up Gul after she sees Jamal’s picture and asks her to help her run away. Gul jumps at the chance and says she’ll pick Gulzar up at dawn and when Gulzar is running away from her house, she hears the Azaan. So she goes back in and does the right thing and marries Jamal.
Poor Gulzar and now-loaded Gul
Gulzar soon realizes that money is not everything and sharif log and amazing saas are so much more important. Meanwhile, we find out that Gul’s life is not as rosy as she made it sound. Her husband has given her a lot of money and a huge house but hidden her from his family. In this time, Gul finds out that Adil is getting married to someone else and she’s the secret wife. So she goes over to his parent’s house and exposes the truth – and finds out that Adil was married to another girl before her and his parents had to pay off the first wife. Before they could do the same with Gul, Gul finds out she’s pregnant and there’s no way she will let Adil go (Adil is also a physically abusive husband, but that’s not as important as money right?)
Adil gets married to another girl with Gul still living as the secret wife and Gulzar is still super conflicted about living a happy life on a motorbike or wanting the rich life.
The drama is pretty dramatic at points and slightly cringe-worthy too but it does reflect key elements in our society – and any society; people will live in crappy marriages for money, best friends can betray each other and family values change from family to family. The episodes drag a lot and one is tempted (and does) forward a lot but the highlight of the whole drama is Gul. Saboor Aly’s acting in the drama is excellent (a little over at times) but overall, excellently done.
There’s bound to be a twist – most likely between Adil and Gulzar since they were the original couple – and it’ll be interesting to see how the dynamics change when it comes to love or money.
