Tag: Eid

  • Police arrest man for throwing four children into canal after dispute over eid clothes

    Police arrest man for throwing four children into canal after dispute over eid clothes

    The police on Tuesday arrested a man in Faisalabad for throwing his four children into a canal at Sheikhupura Road.

    According to details, the man had an argument with his wife four days ago over not having new Eid clothes for their children.

    In a fit of rage, the man took the children and threw them into the canal. Meanwhile, he made his wife believe that he had left them with relatives, said the police.

    When the children did not return, the mother after four days filed a complaint against her husband.

    The police said that when they detained the man, “he confessed to the crime and said he had thrown them into the Bhhikhi canal”.

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    District Police Officer Mubashir Maikan said that the children were as young as seven, four, and two, with the youngest being only a year old. Three were girls and one a boy.

    The police added that the man, in his statement to the police, also “cast aspersions on his wife’s character”.

    Maikan said that an operation to search the bodies of the children is underway.

  • KYA BOLA? (Jul 22): ‘Noon League pr aitebaar nahi’ to ‘Baadal mein chaand nahi’

    KYA BOLA? (Jul 22): ‘Noon League pr aitebaar nahi’ to ‘Baadal mein chaand nahi’

    Following are some snippets that stood out from Urdu newspapers on July 22, 2020, which The Current takes no responsibility for.

    ‘Noon League pr aitebaar nahi’

    It was reported by Daily Jang senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Aitzaz Ahsan has said, “Noon League pr aitebaar nahi, apni party ko bhi raaye doonga k in se bach kr rahein.”

    The statement comes at a time when the two largest opposition parties, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and PPP, are in talks to work out a strategy and take entire opposition on board to get rid of the current government.

    ‘Lagta hai NDMA khatam krna parrayga‘

    According to Daily Jang, Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Gulzar Ahmed, while hearing the coronavirus suo motu case, has said,“NDMA arbon rupay kaisay kharch kr raha hai? Lagta hai idaara khatam karna paray ga.”

    The Supreme Court (SC) was criticising the National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) failure to ensure transparency in expenditures pertaining to the coronavirus pandemic and locust control.

    ‘Baadal aur chaand’

    It has been reported by Daily Dunya that Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad chaudhary has said, “Baadal hain tou chaand kaisay nazar aaye ga? Ruet App pr dekhein, chaand nazar ayega.”

    His statement came as the tussle between the Science & Tech Ministry and the Ruete Hilal Committee, which is now witnessed at least twice every year over moon-sighting methods, began on Tuesday. Zilhaj moon was not sighted and Eidul Azha is to be celebrated on August 1 in Pakistan.

  • VIDEO: Ertuğrul wishes his Pakistani fans Eid Mubarak

    VIDEO: Ertuğrul wishes his Pakistani fans Eid Mubarak

    Turkish actor Engin Altan Düzyatan, who plays the role of Ertuğrul in the hit Turkish series Diriliş: Ertuğrul, has sent his Eid greetings in a special message to his Pakistani fans on Eid-ul-Fitr.

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    In a video message, shared on PTV’s official Twitter handle, Engin thanks his Pakistani fans for all the love they have sent his way and for appreciating the show.

    “I cannot thank you enough for the unimaginable love and incredible response you are giving to Ertuğrul Ghazi Urdu,” said Düzyatan. “I also would like to thank PTV for bringing Ertuğrul Ghazi to your home.”

    He added: “Aap sab ko meri taraf se Eid Mubarak.”

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    Set in 13th century Anatolia and based on the struggle of Ertuğrul Gazi, father of Osman I – the founder of the Ottoman dynasty, Diriliş: Ertuğrul has been trending ever since its first episode aired on PTV Home. Pakistanis are loving the drama series and it has become a sensation in the country. According to the latest figures by PTV, 133.38 million people have watched the drama series from April 25- May 14. PTV’s YouTube channel has also registered an exponential rise in its viewership with 4 million subscribers and episodes trending every day on the social media platform.

    In an exclusive interview with The Current, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed Khan revealed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had gifted the drama series to Pakistan as a goodwill gesture.

  • Punjab ‘controls’ coronavirus numbers by sending lab staff on Eid holidays, resulting in less testing

    Punjab ‘controls’ coronavirus numbers by sending lab staff on Eid holidays, resulting in less testing

    The secret behind the sudden drop in number of new coronavirus cases being reported in Punjab has been revealed as journalist Amber Rahim Shamsi quoted Punjab Minister for Industries, Commerce, Investment and Skill Development Mian Muhammad Aslam Iqbal as saying that lab workers had been given Eid holidays, resulting in less testing.

    After easing lockdown restrictions, Punjab has generously announced six Eidul Fitr holidays from May 22 to May 27, which means the rate of increase in the number of cases in Punjab started going down Friday as lab personnel, who had been working tough shifts since the outbreak began, started getting off work and heading home to celebrate Eid with their families.

    The number of COVID-19 infections in Punjab, which increased from 13,914 to 14,584 from May 16 to May 18 and then 16,685 on May 20, stood at 18,455 on Friday with over a thousand cases being reported every day since May 17-18.

    However, the same number on Saturday stands at 18,730 with an increase of just 275 cases — unlike what trends had suggested.

    “It is true that labs have started working at a lower capacity that is leading to the number of cases going unreported as of yet,” a provincial health official told The Current on the condition of anonymity. They refused to comment on the government’s decision of allowing Eid holidays to lab personnel, but said it was a much-needed relief.

    “Things will get back to normal and the testing capacity will be restored after… or maybe even during Eid,” the official added.

    By the time this report was filed, the total number of coronavirus infections in Pakistan stood at 52,437 with 1,101 deaths. Sindh topped the chart with 20,883 cases, followed by Punjab with 18,730 infections, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) with 7,391 and Balochistan with 3,198. Islamabad had reported 1,457 cases while Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) and Azad Kashmir had 607 and 171 infections, respectively.

  • Fawad Ch seeks abolition of Ruete Hilal Committee, again

    Fawad Ch seeks abolition of Ruete Hilal Committee, again

    Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has once again demanded the abolition of the Central Ruete Hilal [moon-sighting] Committee.

    Fawad, while criticising the committee, argued that there was no need for such a committee in the modern era.

    He also claimed that the committee, which is headed by Mufti Muneebur Rehman, wants Eid to fall on Monday, May 25 instead of Sunday, announcing to reveal motives of the committee behind such a move during a press conference.

    Last year, the minister had proposed that a scientific committee should replace the Central Ruete Hilal Committee for the sighting of the moon, which had led to the committee taking strong exception.

    Chairman Mufti Muneebur Rehman had asked Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan to “rein in” his ministers after Fawad had accused clerics of making lunar sighting for Islamic months a controversial affair every year as well as opposing the creation of Pakistan.

    “Fawad Chaudhry’s statement against the opposition is his personal matter, but he should exercise restraint while commenting on religious scholars and not misquote history,” he said. “Who knows… one of them might also have a role in your [Fawad] appointment.”

    He had urged the premier to “control his passionate ministers”, who “lack knowledge about the system”.

  • NAB to host hi-tea for all its prisoners on Eid

    NAB to host hi-tea for all its prisoners on Eid

    The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) will give “relief” to its prisoners by offering hi-tea on Eid day, a statement issued by the anti-graft watchdog has revealed.

    “Keeping its past tradition alive, the bureau has arranged hi-tea for all detained suspects and they will also be presented bouquets on Eid day,” a NAB spokesperson said Wednesday.

    The bureau said it had decided to present bouquets to all its suspects detained at Kot Lakhpat and Camp jails on judicial remand. It said the bureau was doing so out of a goodwill gesture.

    Opposition leader in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shahbaz, Jang/Geo Media Group editor-in-chief Mir Shakilur Rehman and Lahore Development Authority (LDA) former director general Ahad Cheema are among the prominent NAB suspects on judicial remand.

    Meanwhile, a report in a local English daily has claimed that the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) suspects a serious foul play behind sudden appearance and circulation of a fake draft purported as a government bill that undermined its efforts to fix anomalies in the accountability regime.

    The report quoted a member of the cabinet as saying that the issue of NAB amendments had been pushed to the back burner yet again and now the government would see after Eid what could be done. The PTI government had recently decided to consult all stakeholders, including the opposition parties, to amend NAB law either through an ordinance or if possible by convening a session of parliament to carry out the required legislation.

  • Meethi Eid: Places to order Eid cakes from

    Meethi Eid: Places to order Eid cakes from

    Eid ul-Fitr means new beginnings, celebrations and eating a lot of food and starting this exciting day with something sweet. Keeping in view the social distancing rules, everyone must avoid going out unnecessarily but that doesn’t mean we give up on our sweet tooth.

    Here are a few places where you can order Eid cakes online and have them delivered to your doorstep.

    Islamabad

    Waima’s Kitchen

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Wasimas-kitchen-102480028076161/

    Baked Temptations by Saira

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Baked.Temptations.by.s/

    Lahore

    Rabi’s Food Studio

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/rabifoodstudio/

    Cake Cloud

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cakecloudlahore/

    The Baking Studio

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thebakingstudiolhr/

    Theobroma

    If you’re a fan of the Tres Leches, then the Tres Leches from Obroma is a must-have. Order it now and thank us later.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B_703cLg2aW/

    Vanilla by Hafsa Zulfiqar

    The richest, creamist chocolate cake you’ll ever have.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B5iS6gehryx/

    Karachi

    Cakesh

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cakeshbysadiakanwal/

    Contact Number: 03343324381

    Sugar Mama

    Their Lotus Cheesecake is a bestseller and one everyone needs to try at least once. They are also offering a variety of Eid packages you can send to your loved ones.

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sugarmama.khi/

    Pie in the Sky

    Website: https://pieinthesky.com.pk/

  • Govt announces Eid holidays

    Govt announces Eid holidays

    The federal government has announced Eid holidays from 22nd to 27th May (Friday to Wednesday).

    According to the notification, all businesses, public places, community markets and shops, etc will remain closed during these holidays. Only essential items’ shops and medical stores/pharmacies will remain open.

  • Shop online for men’s kurtas that are just worth Rs 3,000 or less

    Shop online for men’s kurtas that are just worth Rs 3,000 or less

    We all must practice social distancing and avoid going out unnecessarily amid coronavirus crisis and after looking at the pictures of crowded markets doing rounds on social media, online shopping is advisable. Here are a few stores that have men’s kurta under Rs 3,000 that you can order online.

    J.

    Website: https://www.junaidjamshed.com/jjk-s-31091-s20-jj6837.html

    Price: 2,490
    Price: 2,390

    Gul Ahmed

    Website: https://www.gulahmedshop.com/

    Gul Ahmed is offering upto 50% off starting from Rs 1,287.

    Price Rs 1,475
    Price: Rs 1,610

    Al Karam

    Website: https://www.alkaramstudio.com/men

    Price 2,750
    Price 2,400

    Sapphire

    Website: https://pk.sapphireonline.pk/collections/kurtas

    Rs.2,990
    Price: Rs.2,790
  • Tips to stay healthy this Eid

    Tips to stay healthy this Eid

    Eid ul Azha is just around the corner and everyone is gearing up for the four days of meaty dawats. But there always is a risk of overeating which can cause uneasiness and nausea. Here are a few tips that can help you maintain your health and stomach this Eid.

    Avoid fried meat

    Try to consume meat which has boiled or grilled and avoid taking it in fried form as this increases the calories and leaves you feeling heavy. Barbequed tikkas and kebabs are an excellent choice of food on Eid.

    Go for a light walk

    Dieticians and doctors suggest eating your last meal 2 hours before sleeping. After some time, you can go for a long walk for almost 30 minutes to make sure that the food is digested. So you can go to bed feeling light and healthy.

    Take green tea after your meals

    Take a cup of green tea after every heavy meal. Green tea can helps to increase the metabolism rate. You can also take tea but without sugar.

    No fizzy drinks

    While it may seem a great idea to have fizzy drinks with your meal for digestion, the reality is the opposite. Fizzy drinks are full of sugar and do more harm to your body than good. Rather than having a soft drink, have a glass of lassi with mint leaves in it for better digestion. Buttermilk will not only improve the digestion process but will also make you feel fuller so you eat less.

    Add veggies to your meat

    Veggies are packed with vital nutrients and fiber which would make you feel full so that you can abide yourself by eating less high calorie and fats. Eat your meat with a side of vegetables or start your meal with a bowl of salad or stir fry veggies because then your belly would ask for very little malai boti or nihari.