Tag: home-life

  • Restaurant near Naran shelters 500 stranded tourists

    Restaurant near Naran shelters 500 stranded tourists

    With the monsoon rains lashing their fury throughout the country, the northern areas are experiencing heavy landsliding. And considering it is the summer (and holiday) season, loads of Pakistanis were enjoying the weather up north. As they made their way back to their cities, the climatic changes brought some problems for them.

    The heavy rains have caused land sliding which has resulted in unsafe and blocked roads. Many tourists were stuck in their cars until a restaurant in Baser “Moon Restaurant”  became their safe haven.

    Considering that Moon Restaurant was a restaurant, not a hotel, the owners were quick to lay out charpaais for the stranded tourists. The tourists were also served warm halwa and tea. The restaurant’s management did not charge anything for their occupancy.  The management of the restaurant handled the situation so well that the people couldn’t stop praising it.

    Realising that they were stuck there for a while, the tourists started to share blankets, quilts, and warm clothes. Tourists left the next morning with a wonderful experience that leaves anyone all warm and fuzzy inside.

  • Seedless mango makes its way to mango lovers

    Seedless mango makes its way to mango lovers

    What’s the best thing about summer? Mangoes! Juicy, sweet and divine, this king of fruits is much valued and most looked forward to. Make smoothies, salads use them in chutneys or make curries. While making these hardest part is peeling the mango but in the coming years that won’t be a problem as a new seedless species of mango has introduced at a Mango festival at the Centaurus Mall, Islamabad

    According to the reports, the seedless
    mango is under development stage at Multan University. The seedless mango is a
    large fruit with a substantial amount of pulp and its seed is very small. The
    variety was developed accidentally at a private orchard in Shujabad area of
    Multan. Officials say that it could take three to four years for the new kind
    to be finalized.

  • Model Marvi Shabbir allegedly mistreated by designer Zainab Salman

    Model Marvi Shabbir allegedly mistreated by designer Zainab Salman

    Model Marvi Shabbir has accused Lahore-based designer Zainab Salman of humiliating her and not paying her complete dues.

    Taking to social media, Marvi posted a video in which she claimed that Zainab had called her for a photoshoot in Lahore, but was asked to do more than what had been agreed. According to Marvi, the agreement had been of a photoshoot only but when the shoot started, the model was also asked to record some shots for her fashion film. And when Marvi refused to do that because it was not a part of her commitment, Zainab allegedly misbehaved with her.

    Elaborating further, Marvi said that Zainab’s team started humiliating her when she asked them for a dropoff because there was no Careem available in the area. She said they even refused to pay for her work. When she threatened them that she will expose them, they sent half her dues.

    Marvi said that the entire incident left her heartbroken and that has been crying ever since.

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    Soon after the allegations began to trend on social media, designer Zainab Salman issued a statement denying all the allegations. Zainab said that she and her team were in cooperative throughout the shoot but it was Marvi who was rude to her team.

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    Meanwhile, some members of the fashion industry stepped forward to support Marvi, such as makeup artist Fatima Nasir.

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    Marvi has worked with leading brands in the past such as Nishat Linen, Sapphire and Elan.

  • Summer care for your hair

    Summer care for your hair

    The hot and humid weather doesn’t only play havoc with our mood but also sends our hair out of control. Which means that we need to be extra careful with them in this weather. The weekend calls for some self-pampering, so here are a few ways to avoid frizzy hair.

    Get a trim

    Trim your hair in summer. Along with getting rid of the split ends, you’ll also get a new hairstyle which is more summer-friendly. Plus you don’t have to worry about your hair not growing back because hair grows faster in the summer due to better blood circulation.

    Avoid fun in the sun

    The sun’s UV rays make your hair dry and can harm the outer layer of your hair. You would hate us for this but spending too much time in the pool can damage your hair. Dust and sweat can cause split ends and dandruff. You can wear a light scarf to shield your head from sun rays and dust when you are out in the sun.

    Tackle the frizz

    Use a leave-in conditioner to handle the frizz and if a conditioner doesn’t help, try to apply a hair mask twice a week to restore their luster.

    Avoid hot styling tools

    Straighteners and curlers may give to the perfect glam look but they can also ruin your hair. Heat destroys the protein layer of the hair. Allow your hair to dry them naturally.

    But let’s just face the fact that when the air is so hot and humid, your hair are going to get frizzy. Don’t waste your time trying to fight frizz. Instead, find an easy go-to hairdo like a high ponytail, a messy bun or a side braid for the days high in humidity.

  • 19th century abandoned Sikh temple to be reopened

    19th century abandoned Sikh temple to be reopened

    Following the Kartarpur Corridor initiative, the Pakistani government is playing an active role to restore abandoned religious sites in the country. Only recently, a Hindu Mandir was reopened in Sialkot after 72 years.

    Recent reports have revealed that The Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) is planning to restore and reopen the historical 19th century abandoned Gurdwara Chowa Sahib in Jhelum and has also unveiled a plan for it.

    The gurdwara, which is one of the most sacred Sikh temples, is situated at the northern edge of the majestic Rohtas Fort’s Talaqi gate near Punjab’s Jhelum city and dates back to 1834. Gurdwara Chowa Sahib means “Gurudwara of the exalted spring”, and it commemorates the site where Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikh religion, was popularly believed to have created a water spring.

    According to a Sikh legend, Guru Nanak and Bhai Mardana were travelling in the region and had arrived at the site during hot summer in 1521. When Bhai Mardana told Guru Nanak that water was scarce in the area, Guru Nanak is said to have then struck the earth with his cane and moved a stone thereby revealing a natural spring. The water of the spring was considered to be so holy that Ranjit Singh would reportedly have it specially transported to him in Lahore. Singh had also commissioned the present-day structure of the Gurdwara in 1834.

    ETPB Secretary Shrines Imran Gondal said that the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee and Sikh leaders would perform the inauguration of the multi-million restoration project. However, did not specify a date.

  • Selfie gone wrong: Pakistani teenager kills himself while taking a selfie

    Selfie gone wrong: Pakistani teenager kills himself while taking a selfie

    The selfie craze is real. Youngsters like to take unique selfies of themselves and then post them on their social media accounts for likes and comments. But some people go too far while taking a selfie. According to recent reports, selfie attempts have killed five times more people than shark attacks.

    A 14-year teenager from Muzaffargarh killed himself while taking a selfie. He was taking a selfie with a loaded pistol that was pointed at him. That pistol accidentally went off killing him on spot. Police said that the boy’s family does not want to take any legal action.

    The trend of taking selfies with guns should end now considering how dangerous it is. One might think that they look cool posing with a pistol, but the risk attached to it is too high to disregard.

  • Fawad Chaudhry says Pakistan will go to space in 2022

    Fawad Chaudhry says Pakistan will go to space in 2022

    Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhary has announced to send the first Pakistani to space in 2022.

    Fawad made the official announcement on his Twitter. He explained that fifty people will first be shortlisted. The list will then come down to 25 from which one person will be selected to go to space in 2022.

    Though the minister did not share any details of the space program, he said this will be the biggest space event in Pakistan’s history.

  • Who exactly designed PM Khan’s outfit for his White House meeting?

    Who exactly designed PM Khan’s outfit for his White House meeting?

    As Prime Minister Imran Khan returns from his maiden trip to the United States, everyone can’t help but gush over him, his speeches, media interviews and interactions with President Donald Trump.

    Pakistanis were also appreciative of his choice of attire for his White House visit. Undoubtedly, the premiere was looking graceful in a dark blue shalwar kameez and waistcoat.

    Sharing a picture of PM Khan with Trump, Pakistani brand Mohtaram had claimed that the premiere was dressed in an outfit designed by them. The brand, which has dressed a plethora of A-list celebrities, has previously designed several outfits for PM Khan.

    The founder of the brand, Fahad Saif, made multiple appearances on media channels and discussed how he designed the outfit for the prime minister.

    However, late Wednesday night, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Syed Zulfi Bukhari took to Twitter to clarify that the cloth of PM Imran’s outfit was bought by the First Lady and stitched by a local tailor and “whichever designer is trying to claim credit for it is not only a liar but a cheat.”

    Following Zulfi’s tweet, Mohtaram issued a clarification on their social media.

    Mohtaram refused to comment further on the matter when we reached out to them.

  • Zartaj Gul is planning to take action against manufacturers of fairness creams

    Zartaj Gul is planning to take action against manufacturers of fairness creams

    Minister for Climate Change Zartaj Gul has announced that the federal government will soon be taking action against manufacturers of substandard fairness creams.

    Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Zartaj said that cosmetic companies had been adding “excessive” amounts of mercury into their products, especially these creams, which made them extremely dangerous.

    Calling out these cosmetic companies, Gul said these manufacturers were bent upon “peeling our skin off to whiten it.” She added, “Humain apnay kaalay aur sanwalay honay per bohat fakhar hai. Humain complex ka shikar na banayen zabardasti chita kar kar kay.”

    “You play with our skins through these creams you sell for 10 rupees,” the minister continued, adding that both boys and girls fall prey to these creams.

    Video of Zartaj Gul’s press conference

    Gul said the government had assessed around 57 local and international products and only three of them were found to have met the standards.

    Gul stated that the legislation regarding this will hopefully be drafted by December 31.

    Fairness creams have often been the subject of debate in Pakistan. In recent year, people have begun to call a ban on them due to their harmful contents. Sajal Aly and Mawra Hocane, who have endorsed these products, have also received a lot of backlash for promoting them.

  • Busting 5 popular health myths

    Busting 5 popular health myths

    Health myths. We hear them all day every day – from your colleague to your driver, everyone has a totka to give. But just because all these myths are popular doesn’t mean that they work as well. Here are 5 popular health myths busted.

    1. Fat is not good for you

    Fat is necessary for a healthy, balanced diet. The macronutrient is as important as carbohydrates and proteins. Doctors recommend adding ‘good fats’ such as Omega 3 and 6 found in foods like avocado, salmon, eggs, olive oil, flax seeds, walnuts, etc to your diet.

    2. Drink milk for stronger bones

    Milk
    is recommended for strong bones as dairy is the easiest available source of
    calcium that is required for bone health. 
    But if a person does not like milk he still can have healthy and strong
    bones by getting the required amount of calcium from nuts, sesame seeds, oily
    fish and dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, green collard, broccoli,
    etc. Physical fitness experts say other ways to increase bone density is to
    exercise regularly.

     3. Fruit juices are healthy

    Most fruit juices are as high in calories as a sugary soft drink. A glass of orange juice, for example, contains the extract of six oranges. When you have fruit you usually eat one or two and have it with all the fiber, vitamins and minerals. Juicing destroys the minerals and nutrients and takes out the fibre leaving you with just a sugar overdose.

    4. Gluten is bad for you

    Gluten
    is a group of proteins found in whole grains such as wheat, rye, and barley,
    etc. Like other proteins, it has an important source of macro-nutrition. It is
    bad for those who have the problem of indigestion, gas and poor bowel movement.

    5. Brushing teeth after every meal is best for oral hygiene

     Dentists recommend brushing teeth only twice a day – once when you wake and once before going to sleep. Over-brushing teeth wears down the enamel, making your teeth weak. Moreso, toothpaste usually contain sugar and fluorides which means that consumption of toothpaste four to five times a day will do more harm than good. It is better to rinse and floss after a meal to clean your teeth instead of brushing them.