Wahab Yousaf, a milkman’s son scored the third position in Humanities group among boys with 981 marks. He gave the credit of his success to his teachers and parents.
Wahab aspires to become a lawyer or an educationist. Wahab used to go to madrassah for Islamic studies in the first half of the day and for school in the latter half of the day. He strongly believes in the mantra of hard work and says that it always pays off.
Hajj season is in full swing and Hajj flights have already begun to take off. Preparing for Hajj can be an overwhelming task. The Current has put together the Ultimate Hajj Guide, so you can relax and look forward to the wonderful once-in-a-lifetime Hajj experience.
Passport / ID
Tickets
Hotel
address and details in English and Arabic
Painkillers
and bandages
Relationship
certificate if you are a woman traveling with a spouse
Passport-size pictures
Cash
Shahadah certificate if you have converted to Islam
Digital Tasbeeh
Ihram
Hajj
guide books
Pocket-sized
Quran
Dua
books
Prayer
mat
Cotton
clothes
Pair of flip flops for bathrooms
Comfortable walking sandals
Tent
Umbrella
Water
bottle
Some snacks like dry fruits
Unscented toiletries
A small pouch to be hung around the neck
Towels
A bedsheet and a blanket. prepare for hot days and cold nights in the tent at Mina.
Sunglasses
Few
shopping bags
Miswak
A word of advice: Keep your packing simple and basic. Try not to take things which are easily available there. And Don’t forget to enjoy the experience.
The debate surrounding a man’s second marriage has gone on for long. The Islamabad High Court recently ruled that a man needs permission from an arbitration council even if his first wife allows.
A Lahori man got himself into trouble by contracting a second marriage without the permission of his first wife. First wife Shamim Bibi filed a case against her husband and stated in her appeal that her husband cheated on her and did not take permission from her for second marriage.
The first wife said that this is still less punishment for him.
Islamabad High Court (IHC) had made it compulsory to take permission from the reconciliation council for second marriage after asking the first wife. If a man’s first wife grants him permission but reconciliation council does not approve his second marriage then that marriage can cost him a fine and a punishment.
Are your relatives coming from abroad? Or are you planning to go? If you are, then you should know that the Airport Security Force (ASF) has decided to limit the number of visitors coming along with passengers.
The decision has been taken keeping in mind security concerns and the fact that Hajj flight operations are currently underway. In most cases, families in large numbers come to see off or receive Hajj passengers.
Officials of the ASF informed the public that only one family member or a friend would be allowed to receive or see off passengers at Jinnah International Terminal, Karachi and Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore. They also said that the step was being taken to limit crowds at the airport and to prevent security breaches.
Earlier this month two people were
gunned down at the Lahore airport’s international arrival gate.
From time to time we aim to adopt a healthier lifestyle and eat things which are more natural and organic. If you’re one of those who are planning to take the plunge, here are some stores where you can get organic stuff.
The organic shop has a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, a variety of oils and ghee. They also have delicious pop bars you can have to beat the heat, the healthy way. The best part is that they have amazing discounts from time to time.
The Health Hut stocks all sort of organic and healthy food such desi ata, eggs, gurh, shakkar and honey. They also have organic beauty products.
Apart from these two, organic products are also available at the Haryali Store and Hyperstar.
Who doesn’t like the idea of fresh, organic products delivered to your doorstep? Mandi Express gives you just that. It has an amazing variety of organic vegetables, fruits, dry fruits, meat, and poultry and flour.
Karachiites are really lucky in this regard. They get fresh groceries right on their doorstep. Organic Karachi is an online store that stocks organic hygienic food.
Islamabadis, Greenland Farms should be your go-to place if you’re looking to buy healthy stuff. They have farm fresh and wholesome dairy, meat, poultry, as well as seafood.
This online grocery store delivers all over Pakistan. So if you can’t find organic products in your city, Health Homie is your place to go.
Instagram is rolling out a new feature to identify negative comments before they are published and asks “Are you sure you want to post this?” before it is posted in order to stop bullying on social media platforms.
It will not stop people from making negative comments, but it will give them the option to “undo” the comment before it is posted.
People who are reluctant to block or unfollow their bullies will have a new option to restrict them without letting them know. If you restrict someone, their comments on your posts will only be visible to them, unless you approve a comment for general consumption. They also won’t be able to see if you’re active on Instagram or if you’ve read their direct messages.
There are many negative effects of violent video games which sometimes are too severe to ignore. The Current asked game players and developers how do these games affect them psychologically?
Here is what they said.
Do you feel fatigued, stressed and cranky at the end of the day? Chances are that you are reading this slouched over your desk with your legs crossed or on your way back home after a long week. Most of us spend approximately 8 to 9 hours on our office desks, as a result of which the probability of developing back and neck pain is high. Here are a few tips to avoid back pain.
Place the keyboard and mouse close to your hands and arms.
Getting up at least once an hour for three to five minutes reduces pressure on spinal disks and boosts circulation. Try this out and notice the difference. You will guaranteed feel less stressed.
If you have lots of work on your plate, and getting up after every hour is not possible, don’t worry. You can stretch your shoulders while sitting on the desk.
Pinning the phone between your shoulder and ear while you multitask is a natural move but it can result in neck pain. Use earphones or turn on the speaker of your phone during lengthy conversations.
Pranking has become a common form of entertainment, especially among young boys who usually carry out their pranks in public to record the reactions of the people so they can then post them on different social media platforms. In a lot of cases, the pranks tend to get out of hand. Keeping this in the mind, the Lahore police has decided to arrest people who are caught doing pranks.
According to reports, 77 cases of pranksters are being investigated by the Lahore Police, while 11 cases have been registered against prank callers and pranksters who ask inappropriate questions.
As per Section 506 (punishment for frightening someone) of the Pakistan Penal Code or Section 25D (the penalty for causing annoyance) of the Telegraph Act, 1885, the police can arrest you.
Section 506 of the PPC is punishable with an imprisonment of up to two years in jail or a fine, whereas Section 25D of the Telegraph Act is punishable by a jail term of up to three years or a fine.
Pranks are not only troublesome for the general public but also for pranksters themselves. A prankster named Zuhair in Lahore was shot dead while making a ghost prank video with two of his friends.
Another social media interaction-turned-love affair met a happy ending when an American woman reached Nawabshah and got married to an unemployed local youngster, a private media outlet reported.
According to reports, Claudia and Rashid Rasool Rajput tied the knot in a simple ceremony held earlier this week.
Rashid told the media that he met Claudia on a social networking site and the interaction gradually turned into an affair. He used to post Islamic teachings and messages on his account, which influenced the woman.
Later, she embraced Islam prior to their decision of getting married and changed her name to Khadija. The wedding was held at the office of Nawabshah deputy superintendent of police (DSP).
The groom said he is jobless and Khadija is well aware of his financial position. The bride, on the other hand, is a degree holder in weather sciences and is currently serving as a university lecturer.