Muhammad Rashid from Pakistan broke the record of an Indian man by shattering 234 walnuts under a minute with an elbow. He broke the record of India’s Parbharkar Ready who broke 229 walnuts within a minute.
Adding to this achievement against India, Rashid has also made two other records in Guinness Book of World Records, making his country proud. Mohammad Rashid has dedicated this victory to Kashmiris.
Pakistan’s all-rounder Imad Wasim tied the knot with Sannnia Ashfaq on Saturday at the Faisal Mosque, Islamabad with all family and friends giving best wishes to the happy couple.
The valima ceremony is happening tonight in Islamabad, and the pictures have started pouring in online. Here are some of the highlights of the event.
The bride and groom in their red and gold outfits have arrived at the location.
Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations Asif Ghafoor, Babar Awan and Asad Umar graced the event with their presence.
Momina Mustehsan all glammed up for Imad’s reception.
Here comes the cricket stars Umar Gul, Ahmad Shahzad and our captain Sarfaraz Ahmed.
Celebrities on Twitter wishing Imad Wasim a happy life ahead.
The Diary of a Social Butterfly, a regular feature in The Friday Times, by Moni Mohsin gives us the comic relief we so often need. The Butterfly was such a smashing hit that Moni wrote three books – The Diary of a Social Butterfly, Tender Hooks and The Return of the Butterfly – on her adventures.
While all of us here in Pakistan are big fans of the character and the books, it turns out that the Butterfly is winning hearts across the border as well. Wonder what she has to say on that.
Former Bollywood actor and author Twinkle Khanna is a fan of Moni Mohsin’s Tender Hooks and she took to social media to praise the book.
Twinkle herself has authored three bestsellers: Mrs Funnybones, The Legend Of Lakshmi Prasad and Pyjamas Are Forgiving.
Tender Hooks follows the Butterfly as she “schemes her way through shaadis, GTs (oho baba, Get Togethers!), and kitty parties trying to find a suitable girl from the right bagground,” for her divorced cousin Jokers.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has opened a new tourist spot in to promote tourism in the country.
Samundar Katha Lake, near Barra Gali, has been created artificially among mountains. Tourists can enjoy speed boats, zip-lining, and horse riding there. Many tourists from all over the country have already started visiting.
After Governor House Murree, Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced to open Governor House Nathiagali for the general public in a bid to generate revenue to help maintain these historic buildings. The eight-room historical building is spread over 76 kanals and is situated 7,922 feet above sea level. You can book a room in the building for Rs 40,000/night.
After food delivery platform Zomato, McDonald’s India is now facing a major backlash over serving Halal meat to its customers.
A Twitter user asked McDonald’s India whether their restaurants are Halal certified, the company said it does serve Halal meat to its customers.
Soon after this, the hashtag #BoycottMcdonalds began to trend on Twitter.
Some people also came out in support of the food chain.
In a similar incident, Zomato faced flak after it said that food doesn’t have any religion while responding to a customer who refused to accept an order delivered by a Muslim delivery guy.
We all brush our teeth every single morning but are you doing it correctly? Brushing your teeth is very important if you want healthy teeth and want to prevent cavities and tooth decay.
Here are five things to keep in mind when brushing your teeth.
A hard brush will just damage the protective enamel layer of your teeth which in turn leads to sensitivity. Hence, it is pertinent to use a soft toothbrush.
Brushing too hard will get you nowhere. It can damage your enamel, hurt your gums and even lead to gum recession. Brush gently, making sure you cover all surfaces.
While most people brush for only 45 seconds, dentists recommend that one should brush for at least two minutes. How long you should brush your teeth is very important.
It is ideal to brush your teeth twice a day: one before bed and once after breakfast since you tend to consume sticky food, such as cereals, for breakfast.
Brushing your teeth too many times a day can lead to overbrushing, which will wear away your teeth.
Keeping your brush at a 45-degree angle at all times, brush your teeth in circular motions. This helps remove particles of food that get stuck right under the gums.
The “sawing” motion can lead to gaps in your enamel that make the perfect home for tiny food particles.
As strange as it sounds, the tongue is actually one of the biggest sources of bad breath on account of all the microbes and food debris that get stuck on it. So it is important that you brush your teeth to get rid of it.
One should floss at least once a day to remove the food hiding between your teeth. If food is left between the teeth, it can cause bad breath and tooth decay.
Last but not least, change your brush every three to four months and visit the dentist every six months for a checkup and professional cleaning.
Dacoits in Karachi have created a WhatsApp group, ‘Dakaiti Qaumi Movement’ to plan robberies.
As per reports, members of the group have also set up a welfare program for themselves, on the lines of government agencies. All this was revealed after the leader of the group and his aides were arrested by the police. Further raids are being conducted to arrest other members.
During the investigations, the kingpin of the robbers and the group admin confessed that the WhatsApp group was made to contact each other without getting traced. Group admin used to plan a robbery and only four to five members of the group used to target those individuals or locations.
The legal expenses of the member arrested, treatment of the members injured in police action and financial help to the families of the group members was also taken care of by the group.
Welcome to your daily dose of cringe.
A Karachi-based matchmaker, who is popularly known as Mrs Khan, on live television said that rising divorces are due to women’s inability to bow down before their husbands and because they argue too much.
“We were told from the start that we should hold our tongue and keep it in control,” Mrs Khan said. “If a woman keeps her tongue in check, we wouldn’t have to face these problems. Such problems arise when women are unable to control themselves and try to dominate their husbands.”
She continued, “We were told that when the husband comes home, his shoes and clothes should be properly placed. There should be a roti on the tawa just ready to be served with the salan, which is supposed to have been prepared beforehand. But girls nowadays – they say that will not make rotis or do any work.”
“Phir shaadi kyun ki?” she asked angrily. “If you’re not capable of doing this, then don’t get married…Until and unless you’re not a proper woman then don’t get married. Marriage means responsibility.”
When the host interrupted Mrs Khan and said that girls say “Hum maasi ban kar thori kisi kay ghar ja rahe hain, hum toh biwi ban kar ja rahe hain,” Mrs Khan attacked her.
“Were they maids in their parent’s house? Or are they some minister or governor’s daughter? You’ll have to do it [house work] like your mother. Who would take care of you and your needs, give you food etc? Who would bring money to the house? The same rules apply in your own marriage.”
She then reiterated her earlier point that no matter strata of the society girls belong to they must always keep their mouths shut and never voice their opinions.
She then proceeded to say that the media has ruined women and encouraged them to “open their mouths” while the husband listens silently.
Needless to say, Mrs Khan’s comments sparked outrage among women who were disgusted by her misogynist and outdated comments.
And men had a field day because they found a woman who agrees with their misogynist thoughts.
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We all know books are good for the brain and food for the soul. But what we may not know is that books are healthy for us in other ways as well.
Unfortunately, according to a recent survey carried out by Gallup, 75% of Pakistanis claim not to read any books at all and only 9% are avid readers.
Here are some health benefits of reading books which might encourage you to head to the nearest bookstore and grab a book or two.
Research from the University of Sussex suggests that daily reading can lessen stress up to 68 percent, even more than listening to music, drinking a cup of tea or taking a walk.
Books improve verbal IQ and stimulate parts of the brain related to language and memory. Reading also delays cognitive decline in the elderly.
For those struggling to lose weight, adding a good novel to your diet and exercise routine could help. A study from Duke University suggested that reading an inspiring novel helped young girls to achieve weight loss within six months compared to those who didn’t read.
Reading boosts emotional intelligence. By reading and imagining a character in mind, it becomes easier to see yourself in a character’s actions. Beyond just entertainment, you find inspiration and empathy.
