Tag: food

  • World unites over Twitter debate that Swedes don’t let you eat if you are at their house

    World unites over Twitter debate that Swedes don’t let you eat if you are at their house

    A Twitter thread went viral recently in which people shared their experiences of visiting Swedish homes and not being served food.

    A question was posted on Reddit: “What is the weirdest thing you had to do at someone else’s house because of their culture/religion?”

    One of the users replied, “I remember going to my Swedish friend’s house. And while we we were playing in his room, his mom yelled that dinner was ready. And check this. He told me to wait in his room while they ate.”

    “I slept over a friends house. When we woke up, he said he was going downstairs for a few minutes. After about 15 minutes I go on the stairs to see wtf is happening and they are eating breakfast. They see me and tell me he has almost done and will be up there soon. I still think about it 25 years later,” another user replied.

    People on social media are finding this tradition a little “weird”. Have a look at some of the reactions:

  • Pakistan dispatches aid for flood-affected Afghans

    Pakistan dispatches aid for flood-affected Afghans

    Pakistan is delivering emergency aid commodities to Afghanistan, where severe rains and flooding killed several individuals and wrecked hundreds of residences.

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on April 7, revealed that Pakistan dispatched a C-130 plane to Mazar-e-Sharif with emergency relief supplies for Afghans affected by flash floods.

    According to Afghanistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), flooding and storms killed roughly 22 people and injured 40 others in 12 regions.

    On Thursday, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif remarked that Pakistan is with Afghan people in this challenging hour and will provide them with every possible help. He stated that the Afghan people will receive all available assistance.

    PM Sharif voiced grief over the loss of innocent lives in at least ten provinces of Afghanistan as a result of floods, and urged the international community to assist the Afghan people in the aftermath of the devastating floods in a country already suffering from a humanitarian and economic crisis.

    Read more: Turkey: Food prices surged by 89 per cent, transportation costs increased by 106 per cent

    He emphasised that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) should step up efforts to help the Afghan people afflicted by the conflict through the Afghan Humanitarian Trust. PM Sharif suggested that the international world, particularly the United Nations, begin an assistance programme for Afghanistan to offer food, medical help, and shelter to the poor and homeless.

  • Turkey: Food prices surged by 89 per cent, transportation costs increased by 106 per cent

    Turkey: Food prices surged by 89 per cent, transportation costs increased by 106 per cent

    Turkey’s inflation rate skyrocketed to almost 70 per cent last month, creating a substantial challenge for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose unusual economic strategies are frequently blamed for the country’s economic woes.

    Erdogan, defying economic conventional wisdom, insists that major interest rate cuts are essential to reduce spiralling consumer costs.

    Turkey’s consumer price index (CPI) climbed by 69.97 per cent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in April 2022, compared to 61.14 per cent in March 2022, according to the national statistics agency, indicating a massive increase.

    The transportation industry saw the largest price rises in April, up 105.9 per cent, while food and non-alcoholic drinks cost increased by 89.1 per cent.

    Likewise, lira’s depreciation has quadrupled the cost of energy imports, and international investors are progressively fleeing the formerly emerging economy. Energy price hikes and production constraints have been worsened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the coronavirus outbreak.

    According to economists, Turkey’s yearly inflation rate – the highest since Erdogan’s ruling AKP party took office in 2002 – is entirely due to Erdogan’s unusual economic thinking.

    Read more: Transporters continue to overcharge ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr

    Erdogan has pushed the supposedly independent central bank to reduce interest rates. Despite strong inflation, the bank maintained its benchmark interest rate for the fourth month in a row in April, yielding to criticism.

  • Fruit and Vegetable prices getting out of control in Quetta

    Fruit and Vegetable prices getting out of control in Quetta

    During the holy month of Ramzan, the price of vegetables and fruits in Quetta rocketed instead of decreasing. Tomatoes, which were previously selling for Rs120 per kilogramme in the vegetable market are now being sold at Rs160.

    Some other reports even suggest that a few shopkeepers were selling tomatoes for up to Rs190, minting money directly in front of the district administration’s eyes.

    Ladyfinger which was sold at Rs240, is now available for Rs280, potatoes, and onions after getting a hike of Rs10 are being sold at Rs50 and Rs60, respectively. Ginger, lemon, and garlic are now priced between Rs300 to Rs320.

    The government of Balochistan has not set up any Ramzan or ‘Sasta bazaar’ this year to facilitate citizens during the holy month of fasting. Formerly, district governments held Ramazan bazaars on the orders of provincial governments to assist the people.

    Previously, the Quetta administration had issued shops with a detailed list of commodities and their pricing. The shop owners, on the other hand, are not obeying the administration’s directives and selling items at their desired rate. These artificial rates have multiplied the problems of the common man.

  • Ramzan Relief Package: Utility Stores Corp announces discount on 1,500 items at 4,000 outlets

    Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan (USC) will sell various food items at prices cheaper than the open market through its country-wide retail outlets as a part of its Ramzan Relief Package.

    The state-owned enterprise is offering discounted prices for 19 food items besides 1,500 total items that will be available at 4,000 stores throughout the holy month of Ramzan.

    Consumers will pay Rs950 for a 20-kilogram wheat flour bag under the package, instead of its original price of Rs1100-1350. Similarly, one kilogramme (kg) of sugar would be offered at Rs85 instead of Rs86-93. One kg of subsidized ghee costs Rs260 at USC, whereas edible ghee costs Rs470 on the open market.

    The price of one liter of cooking oil at USC is Rs407, while the open market is offering the same at Rs500.

    Likewise, one kg of daal channa costs Rs162 at USC, while it is being sold at Rs180-190 on the open market. Similarly, a kg of dal moong (washed) costs Rs170, and the open market sells it for Rs180-200 per kg. Washed daal mash costs Rs268 at USC, as compared to its price of Rs280-320 on the open market.

    Furthermore, one kg of daal masoor costs Rs215 at USC, instead of Rs250-280 in the open market. Sella rice will cost Rs165 per kg, basmati rice Rs155 per kg, and tota rice Rs85 per kg.

    The dates will cost Rs140 per kg, whereas dates on the general market will continue selling for Rs200 and Rs240. The 950gm tea pack costs Rs1,042 at USC, in contrast to its price of Rs1,250 in the open market.

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    Ultra-high temperature (UHT) or pasteurized milk at USC is offered at USC for Rs142, and costs Rs165 in the general market. Squashes are sold for Rs250 instead of Rs290, and squashes and syrups (1,500 ml) are available for Rs437, compared to the original price of Rs495 in the open market.

  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet approves Rs2.5 billion subsidy under Ramzan package

    The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet on March 29 okayed a subsidy package of Rs2.5 billion for the upcoming holy month of Ramzan, to ensure an uninterrupted supply of edible items at lesser rates.

    KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan presided over the meeting, which was attended by ministers, chief minister’s advisers, and administrative secretaries.

    Following the meeting, government spokesman Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif revealed that 2,800 points had been set up around the KP to sell 20kg bags of wheat flour for Rs800 instead of the customary Rs1100 during Ramzan, while 10kg bags would be sold for Rs400.

    During Ramzan, the cabinet also decided to set up 83 sasta bazaars, 123 Ramazan facilitation centers, 42 mobile utility stores, and 96 Ramzan dastarkhwans.

    All of these points will be supervised by monitoring units led by respective secretaries and deputy commissioners to prevent price hikes and shortages of vital commodities on the market.

  • Usman Mukhtar reveals why Mahira becomes a ‘dangerous creature’ after 40 minutes

    Usman Mukhtar reveals why Mahira becomes a ‘dangerous creature’ after 40 minutes

    Actor Usman Mukhtar has recently shared a behind the scene (BTS) picture from the sets of drama serial Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay. The picture features Usman, Mahira Khan, Kubra Khan and Zainab Qayoom.

    Sharing the picture on Instagram, Usman revealed that Mahira becomes a ‘dangerous creature’ if she does not get food after every 40 minutes.

    “While it may seem that @mahirahkhan expression is that of pain, it is actually that of Hanger. It’s been 40 mins without food. Hunger has turned this docile and calm human into a dangerous creature,” he wrote.

    Comparing Kubra with fish, he added: “Fish sleep with their eyes open. @thekubism seems to be following the same sleeping patterns.”

    Commenting on Zainab’s pose in the picture, Usman hilariously said that the actor is singing her unreleased song “Cool it”.

    While the actor also commented on two boys standing in the back. He said that they are dicussing the biryani and if its better with aloos (potatoes) or without them.

    Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay recieved mix response from the fans. The drama is produced by Nina Kashif and was written by famous novelist Umera Ahmad.

  • Photographer deletes all wedding pictures after being denied food

    A photographer deleted all the wedding photos after the groom refused to give the photographer food and water during the wedding.

    “I’m not really a photographer, I’m a dog groomer. I take lots of photos of dogs all day to put on my Facebook and Instagram, it’s ‘my thing’ if that makes sense,” the photographer with username u/Icy-Reserve6995 wrote on Reddit.

    A friend who wanted to save money convinced the artist to click his wedding pictures. “I told him it’s not really my forte but he convinced me by saying he didn’t care if they were perfect,” the photographer added.

    The photographer agreed to do the shoot for $250 and started working around 11am and was due to finish at around 7:30pm. “Around 5pm, food is being served and I was told I cannot stop to eat because I need to be a photographer; in fact, they didn’t save me a spot at any table.”

    “I’m getting tired and at this point kinda regretting doing this for next to nothing. It’s also unbelievably hot: the venue is in an old veteran’s legion and it’s like 110F and there’s no AC and there was no facility to get water.”

    The groom was told that the camera person needed a 20-minute break to get something to eat and drink. “However, the groom told me I need to either be a photographer or leave without pay.”

    The photographer added, “With the heat, being hungry, being generally annoyed at the circumstances, I asked if he was sure, and he said yes, so I deleted all the photos I took in front of him and took off saying I’m not his photographer anymore. If I was to be paid $250, honestly at that point I would have paid $250 just for a glass of cold water and somewhere to sit for 5 min.”

    The post also mentioned that the newlyweds went on their honeymoon and have been off social media, while people have been asking them about the wedding photos.

  • Pakistani Sabir Sami becomes KFC Global Chief Executive Officer

    Pakistani-origin Sabir Sami has been appointed as KFC Global Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed Tony Lowings, who is stepping down as CEO at the end of 2021 in advance of his retirement in early 2022.

    “I’m incredibly privileged and excited to continue working with our talented and dedicated KFC leaders and amazing franchise partners around the world to keep strengthening and accelerating the development of our powerful, iconic brand,” said Sami. “KFC is uniquely positioned around the world as a well-loved, well-trusted brand with millions of fans – the future is certainly bright.”

    Sabir Sami received his MBA from the University of Karachi. Sabir has two sons and he currently lives in Toronto with his wife. Sabir has also worked for brands like Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, and Reckitt Benckiser, as per the information available on KFC’s website.

    https://twitter.com/kfc_pk/status/1441121094224662533

  • Food delivery boy robbed and shot in Lahore

    A food delivery boy was robbed in Lahore, on Wednesday. The robbers took cash from the delivery boy. As per details, the robbers fired bullets at the delivery boy but he remained unhurt, ARY News has reported.

    Police officials confirmed that an investigation has been launched and a magazine and bullets have been found from the crime scene.

    Earlier this year in January, robbers looted burgers from a delivery boy in Gujranwala. As per reports, a group of six men riding on two motorcycles robbed the delivery boy as he was on his way to deliver the burgers to customers. The unidentified but armed men stopped the boy and snatched six burgers and mobile from him and escaped from the scene.