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  • Deadman wakes up during final rites

    Deadman wakes up during final rites

    55-year-old Simanach
    Mallick presumed dead by his family members but he suddenly woke up before his
    cremation in India.

    As per reports, villagers rushed Simanach Mallick to the nearby community health center of the district after he woke up ahead of the cremation in the village. His condition was stated to be stable after treatment.

     Reports reveal that Mallick had gone to graze
    goats on Saturday but he did not return home, even though the animals returned
    on their own. When his family members and villagers searched for him, they
    found him unconscious at farmland.

    Apparently, instead of
    taking him to hospital, his neighbors and family members assumed that he was
    dead and so decided to carry out his last rites.

     Following the completion of funeral rites when
    Simanchal’s kin lit the pyre, he suddenly woke up, shocking mourners and all
    others present at the spot. Soon after the incident, Simanchal was rushed to
    Sorada Community Health Centre (CHC) where he underwent treatment. His health
    condition is stated to be stable now.

    The man had fallen
    unconscious due to high fever and weakness and his condition has improved after
    getting proper treatment, said a doctor who attended him. He was later
    discharged.

    Happy to see her
    husband alive, Mallick’s wife Soli regretted that as she did not take him to
    the hospital before presuming him dead.

  • Prince William to honour Diana on Pakistan tour with a special visit

    Prince William to honour Diana on Pakistan tour with a special visit

    With the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, arriving in Islamabad as part of their royal tour of Pakistan, the former will be honouring his late mother and Princess of Wales, Diana, with a special visit.

    The five-day visit to the country — which has been described by Kensington Palace as their “most complex” to date — will see William and Kate attend a series of engagements focusing on security and the effects of climate change beside education for girls and young women.

    According to reports, during the trip that will see the couple visit Islamabad, Lahore, the mountains in the north and regions bordering Afghanistan in the west, the Queen’s grandson will also seek to honour his late mother Princess Diana’s humanitarian work.

    In 1996 and 1997, shortly before she died in a fatal car accident, the princess visited the country to see her friend Jemima Goldsmith and then-husband Imran Khan, who is now the prime minister (PM).

    During the latter trip to Lahore, Diana had helped Imran with raising funds for his Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital.

    William is now due to meet the premier, who he has known since childhood, as well as President Dr Arif Alvi. It is also thought the Duke and Duchess, who have left their three children at home, will see sites visited by the Queen during tours in 1961 and 1997.

    “The duke and duchess will be covering a lot of ground and are keen to put Pakistan back on the map as a country that is now much safer than people expect it to be,” reports quoted a royal source as saying.

    Precise details of the trip — the first royal tour to the country in 13 years after Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall — haven’t been released for security reasons.

  • PICTURES: Royals arrive in Pakistan

    PICTURES: Royals arrive in Pakistan

    The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton, touched down in Islamabad Monday night on their first official visit to the country.

    The royal couple was welcomed by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, his wife and British High Commissioner in Pakistan Thomas Drew after their airplane landed at the Nur Khan Airbase.

    Kate looked resplendent in a sky blue flowy outfit by Catherine Walker accessorised by earrings and clutch by Zeen.

    Here’s a closeup of the Duchess’ accessories:

    The five-day visit, which will end on October 18, has been organised at the request of the United Kingdom’s (UK) Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The last royal visit was in 2006.

  • Here’s who will be meeting the Royal couple

    Here’s who will be meeting the Royal couple

    With the Royals due in Pakistan, excitement levels in the country are high as everyone waits for the historic moment. Their schedule is being tightly guarded due to security reasons which means we don’t exactly know what is on their itinerary but media and social media has been lit with speculations of their four-day visit.

    Kensington Palace in an official statement had shared that the royal couple’s trip “will range from the modern, leafy capital of Islamabad to the vibrant city of Lahore, the mountainous countryside in the North, and the rugged border regions to the West.”

    UK envoy Thomas Drew said that Kate and William “hope to meet as many Pakistanis as possible during the course of the visit. They are looking forward to building a lasting friendship with the people of Pakistan.”

    While the full guest list has not yet been revealed, here’s who is expected to meet the Duke and Duchess, according to our social media sleuthing:

    Hina Butt

    PML-N MPA Hina Butt, in a Tweet, shared that she will be attending a reception in honour of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Pakistan Monument on Tuesday.

    Maheen Khan

    Fashion designer Maheen Khan recalled Queen Elizabeth II’s first visit to Pakistan and said that she looks forward to meeting “TRH the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in person.”

    Khadija Shah

    In response to Maheen’s tweet, Khadija Shah of Elan said that she’ll also be there at the [under wraps] event.

    https://twitter.com/khadijah_shah/status/1183358920796131329?s=20

    Besides, Kate and William are scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Dr Arif Alvi on October 15.

  • Tight security arrangements for Kate & William’s Pakistan visit

    Tight security arrangements for Kate & William’s Pakistan visit

    The day has finally arrived. Prince William and Kate Middleton are expected to arrive in Pakistan Monday night and extensive security arrangements have been made for their visit.

    According to The Telegraph, more than 1,000 police officers will be deployed to ensure foolproof security to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Details of the five-day trip, described as “the most complex” by Kensington Palace, have also been kept under wraps. Officials privy to the matter have said their itinerary will be tightly guarded by the military, with local media being informed of details at the last minute.

    The goal of such detailed arrangements is “to secure the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge as Pakistan hopes the visit can repair the country’s image.”

    Kensington Palace in a statement, earlier this month, had shared that the royal couple’s trip “will range from the modern, leafy capital of Islamabad to the vibrant city of Lahore, the mountainous countryside in the North, and the rugged border regions to the West.”

    The royal couple is also scheduled to meet Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi on October 15 after which they will visit Lahore and Chitral.

    Meanwhile, UK envoy Thomas Drew has said that the royal couple’s visit would show Pakistan as “a forward-looking country”.

    In a video message on Twitter, Drew said, “Most importantly, they hope to meet as many Pakistanis as possible during the course of the visit. They are looking forward to building a lasting friendship with the people of Pakistan.”

    Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi while speaking on the royal visit said: “This is a goodwill visit, and they want to promote good relations between Pakistan, England and our new generation.”

    Kate and William’s visit to the Commonwealth’s second-most-populous country was announced in June and planned at the request of Britain’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office. It will be the first trip to Pakistan by members of the royal family since Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, travelled there in 2006.

  • Seminary caretaker ‘unleashes’ pet lion on worker

    Seminary caretaker ‘unleashes’ pet lion on worker

    A caretaker of a Shahdara seminary allegedly unleashed his pet lion on an electrician for demanding his wages.

    According to reports, the caretaker of Imambargah Sada-e-Imam Hussain Ali Raza had hired an electrician Mohammad Rafique to do some work at the Imambargah. After Rafique completed his work, he asked Raza to give him his wages but Raza asked him to come some other day.

    Later, the caretaker kept delaying the payment and finally when Rafique insisted, he got annoyed and unleashed his pet lion on him.

    The lion mauled the electrician’s arm and severely wounded him on his face. Rafique suffered multiple injuries in the incident.

    The complainant said that during the attack, the suspect and his three unidentified accomplices watched from aside and did nothing to rescue him. Upon hearing his screams and cries, some passer-bys rushed to the scene and managed to rescue him.

    The police after verifying the details said that a case was lodged against Raza under Section 324 of the Pakistan Penal Code for attempted murder. Though the incident happened more than a month ago, the complainant said he filed a case after the suspect refused to get his wounds treated as per his commitment and denied him the compensation he had been promised.

  • Cafe Rustic – A burger lover’s delight

    Cafe Rustic – A burger lover’s delight

    Nestled in a quiet corner in Shaheen Market, E-7 Islamabad is a tiny eatery called Cafe Rustic. According to the cafe’s Facebook page, the eatery is the “dream mixed with a perfect dash of passion, vision and perseverance” of two foodie friends. With Cafe Rustic, they hope to present a “handcrafted selection” of foods from around the world. Though the eatery has several options on the menu, it is their burgers that really stood out.

    Considering burgers are a staple diet of millennials, it was actually my teenage son who introduced me to this cosy, little cafe. Though I was content with my favourite joints in Islamabad, I decided to give this place a shot and I’ve been a regular ever since.

    I’m not really a big fan of chicken burgers, so I opted for their lamb burger and voila! I was sold. The patty was thick, juicy, with just right amount of toppings. And the best part is that the burger was not sloppy. Lamb burgers are tricky to make and not everyone can get them right, but Cafe Rustic managed to nail it with their offering. The size of the burger is also adequate and leaves you more than full.

    Watch how they make their lamb burger in this video:

    https://www.facebook.com/caferusticislamabad/videos/688691434935829/

    Meanwhile, my friend ordered their chicken burger and he was quite satisfied with it. According to him, the chicken burger was the right amount of juicy and full of flavour – it struck the right balance between mild and spicy – which was a winner. The bun was also great as it didn’t crumble.

    Apart from their burgers, we also tried their fries. Cafe Rustic offers three different types of fries – Halloumi, Green and Sweet Potato – and each one of them has a unique flavour, are absolutely delicious and a must-try. Their Halloumi fries, in particular, are excellent- they are crunchy, fried to perfection, and have an amazing taste.

    Photo Credits – Momina’s Space

    As far as the drinks are concerned, once you’re done eating, you will definitely need their Peshawari Tea to wash down all the food and digest it. Other than that, their coffee is authentic and frothy – absolutely loved it.

    The only problem with the eatery is that it is small and there is not much place to sit which can be a little overwhelming and a nuisance, especially if you’re a bigger crowd.

    Nonetheless, the place is a must-try for everyone who loves their meat and is looking to try some succulent, gourmet burgers. Hope the owners can maintain the standards and their interest in keeping it alive.

  • Artists put up riveting performances on JPP’s event on ‘World Day against the Death Penalty’

    Artists put up riveting performances on JPP’s event on ‘World Day against the Death Penalty’

    Justice Project Pakistan (JPP) in collaboration with House Ltd and Highlight Arts observed World Day against the Death Penalty by organising an evening marked by riveting live performances by artists.

    The event, titled We’ve Been Waiting for You, was attended by a large number of students, artists, enthusiasts, the legal fraternity and members of the civil society.

    11 artists put up live performances around the themes of death penalty, confinement and isolation in detention using their bodies. The artistes explored the idea of how prisoners saw themselves and how the outside world saw them. All performances took place side by side in different rooms of Bari Studios in Lahore.

    The performances were curated by Natasha Jozi and Ryan Van Winkle was the creative director. Performers included Mariam Waheed, Kanwal Tariq, Ahmed Khan, Baqir Ahmedi and Fatima Butt.

    JPP is a non-profit organisation based in Lahore that represents Pakistani prisoners facing harsh punishments at home and abroad. One of its key areas of work is to highlight human rights violations through public engagement campaigns, including documentary films, theatre and public art exhibitions.

  • ‘Women on Wheels’ to launch in Sindh

    ‘Women on Wheels’ to launch in Sindh

    In a bid to encourage women to use bicycles as a mode of transport, the ‘Women On Wheels’ campaign was officially launched in Punjab in 2016. What started with only 40 cyclists in Punjab, has now expanded and ready to make its way to Sindh before the rest of Pakistan.

    The project was originally an initiative of the Government of Punjab. It began with only 40 women and within a year the number of female motorists grew to thousands. All of them undertook complete training with the collaboration Unit on Law & Order and City Traffic Police.

    The initiative also included training women to get motorcycle driving licenses, distribution of pink scooters and pushing for support through civil society. The late Asma Jahangir was among the prominent public figures supporting the project.

    As its success grew and women in Punjab felt confident riding motorbikes on roads, Sindh is planning to adopt the project.

    With the project relaunch nationwide, it has not yet been revealed if the measures for implementation will remain the same.

    Salman Sufi, who spearheaded the initiative, also took to Twitter to share that he is relaunching the project in the coming month and that he hopes that PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will support it in Sindh.

  • Man sentenced to eight years for sharing indecent photos of ex-fiancée

    Man sentenced to eight years for sharing indecent photos of ex-fiancée

    A cyber-crime court has handed an eight-year sentence to a man for posting his ex-fiancée’s indecent photos on social media and directed him to pay Rs500,000 in damages.

    As per reports, the case had been registered by the woman in the FIA’s cyber-crime wing. During the hearing, the woman told the court that she had been engaged to the suspect Sajjad two years ago but the engagement broke off after her family learnt about his criminal history. Sajjad, in anger, forced her to come to his house where he took pictures of her without clothes and then blackmailed her with them.

    The suspect
    threatened to kill her, post her indecent pictures on social media, and make
    them viral on the Internet.

    Later, when the woman got married to another man, Sajjad uploaded the same pictures on Facebook and shared them with her husband as well as her relatives, resulting in her marriage to end.

    Sajjad was sentenced eight-year jail and fine of Rs 500,000 in accordance with Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016.