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  • Three bombs defused at Karachi police station after 17 years

    Three bombs defused at Karachi police station after 17 years

    Three bombs have been defused at the Garden police station in Karachi Tuesday night when they were found after someone called the police helpline and threatened to blow up the station, Samma reported.

    According to the details, the bombs were not planted by the caller, they were seized by the police in 2002 but they never actually defused the bombs before.

    Someone called the “Madadgar 15 Helpline” and threatened the police to blow up the station. The Garden police station and the Nabi Baksh police station attached to it were searched and the bomb-sniffing dogs led investigators to a storage unit where they found the three armed IEDs [improvised explosive device].

    Security has been increased at both stations and the police are also searching for the unknown caller. The Bomb Disposal Squad defused the bombs, which reportedly could have exploded at any time.

  • Teen found dead as charging mobile phone explodes near her head

    Teen found dead as charging mobile phone explodes near her head

    A schoolgirl has died after her charging smartphone exploded on
    her pillow when she was sleeping. 

    The deceased girl was identified as 14-year-old Asetkyzy
    Abzalbek, whereas, the incident is reported from Bastobe, Kazakhstan.

    The girl went to bed listening to music. She was found dead the next morning by her relatives with an exploded mobile phone plugged into a power socket near her pillow. As per reports, she is believed to have received severe head injuries and died on the spot.

    Forensic experts later confirmed that the mobile exploded in the
    early morning after overheating as it charged. The brand of the smartphone was
    not disclosed.

    The latest death is among the series of mobile batteries’
    explosion incidents reported in Russia and other parts of the world.

  • PEMRA bans PM Imran’s brother-in-law over ‘bogus’ claims against PTI senator

    On the recommendations of the Council of Complaints (CoC), Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has banned analyst Hafeezullah Niazi from appearing on any television channel for 30 days, Daily Times reported.

    According to the details, Niazi, who is also the brother-in-law of Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan, in a programme on Geo News on July 6 had levelled allegations against Senator Azam Swati, which could not be substantiated before the CoC.

    “PM Imran’s own relatives told that this man [Swati] was involved in the biggest insurance fraud in the United States (US) and he is banned from entering the country due to this,” the analyst had alleged.

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    A press release issued by PEMRA in this regard said that Geo News had been provided “sufficient time” to “prove the veracity of comments uttered by the said analyst”, however, the channel could not come up with a satisfactory reply.

    The channel has been ordered to tender an apology within seven days for airing “baseless and defamatory” comments and violating PEMRA’s Electronic Media Code of Conduct.

    In case of non-compliance, it will be liable to pay a fine of Rs 1 million.

    Meanwhile, senior journalists and analysts have stood up in Niazi’s support, saying that bars on their colleagues “only exposes the government’s crackdown on freedom of expression”.

  • Gen Bajwa to meet ‘concerned’ businessmen, discuss investment problems

    Gen Bajwa to meet ‘concerned’ businessmen, discuss investment problems

    A high-level delegation of Pakistani businessmen will call on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday to take the army chief into confidence over the problems being faced by the business community.

    In his television programme, anchorperson Kamran Khan said that the delegation will also brief the army chief about other problems being faced by the investors, which are hindering the influx of foreign investment into the country.

    The potential visit to the General Headquarters (GHQ) comes at a time when the Pakistani economy struggles despite an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout and the government fails to generate enough revenue.

    Since June, the business community is openly expressing its reservations over gas and electricity prices and demanding from the government to charge them as per the rates in the international market.

    Earlier, the army chief was included in the National Development Council (NDC), formed by Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s government to accelerate economic growth and improve coordination among provinces and the federation.

    Subsequently, he had taken the top military brass into confidence over the “difficult but extremely essential measures” taken by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government to bring the economy out of the woods.

  • US Representative AOC stands up for Kashmiris

    US Representative AOC stands up for Kashmiris

    Expressing support for the people of Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK), trailblazing United States (US) Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez aka AOC has said the blockade on communication and life-saving medical care in the valley must end.

    “We stand for the basic human dignity of Kashmiris [and] support democracy, equality, and human rights for all — including the most vulnerable,” AOC, who is among the most progressive US congresswomen, tweeted Tuesday.

    “Reports of violence & torture are extremely concerning, and the blockade from communication and life-saving medical care must end [sic],” she said.

    The tweet came after AOC visited a Kashmir solidarity camp in New York City.

    AOC is not the only US lawmaker who has condemned Indian actions in the held valley.

    Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib had in September also called for the communications blockade and curfew restrictions in IoK to be lifted to shed light on what is happening in the disputed region.

    People of the valley have been held hostage by Indian occupying forces since August 5 when Narendra Modi-led government in New Delhi abrogated Article 370 of its constitution to rob the Muslim-majority region of its autonomy.

  • 5 pocket-friendly fiber-rich foods that help you lose weight

    5 pocket-friendly fiber-rich foods that help you lose weight

    Are you trying to lose
    weight? Or having any constipation problems? Here are five pocket-friendly
    fiber foods that can help you lose weight.

    How does this diet
    work?

    A high-fiber diet has
    wonderful benefits, one of these is weight loss. Fiber helps limit your hunger
    by adding bulk that gives you a feeling of fullness after consuming a meal
    without adding calories or increasing your blood sugar level.

    Fibrous foods need
    more chewing adds to the benefits of making you feel fuller and more content
    with your meal.

    Five easily available
    and pocket-friendly high fiber foods:

    • Oatmeal
    • Beans
    • Chia Seeds
    • Lentils
    • Flax Seeds

     Oatmeal

    A good breakfast is important for speeding up your metabolism, and oats can help you to improve your metabolism. Oats are the best food to start your day with if you’re trying to lose weight. You could have oatmeal with milk and add your favorite fruits. Also, please note that half (1/2) a cup of oatmeal constitutes 4 grams of fiber.

    Beans

     Kidney beans and black beans, apart from helping using weight loss also assist in improving gut and heart health. These beans also contain a very essential nutrient known as folate, a deficiency of which could cause weakness, fatigue, heart palpitations, and irritability.

     Chia seeds

    Chia seeds are superb
    in reducing belly fat and are undoubtedly one of the best high-fiber foods. You
    could sprinkle the small chia seeds on your morning oats or your day time
    smoothie, or even make a chia seed pudding. Do you know that just two
    tablespoons of these seeds give almost 11 grams of fiber?

    Lentils

    Lentils, ‘daal’ are a go-to food for lunch and dinner. The best part about lentils is their easy availability and consumption in almost every house of Pakistan. About ½ a cup adds about 8 grams of fiber. You could even use lentils in salads or soups.

     

     Flax seeds

    Flax seeds have high
    protein content which helps suppress your hunger and have low calories. The
    benefits of these seeds include cholesterol control, constipation relief and
    skincare.

    NOTE:  Go slow with this change and increase your fiber intake gradually over a couple of days for a healthy digestive system and a balanced diet.

  • Sindh Food Authority bans sale of unpacked tea, low-quality ketchup

    Sindh Food Authority bans sale of unpacked tea, low-quality ketchup

    The Sindh Food Authority has decided to ban the sale of unpacked tea and low-quality ketchup across the province.

    As per reports, the authority has also banned the sale of food items on printed papers and no one will be allowed to sell meat products without halal certification. Food items which have Monosodium Glutamate (Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer commonly added to Chinese food, canned vegetables, soups and processed meats) in them have also been banned.

    According to the notification, a ban has also been imposed on the sale of all products which do not have halal certification.

  • ‘You’re my hero’: South African golfer puts PM Imran next to Nelson Mandela

    ‘You’re my hero’: South African golfer puts PM Imran next to Nelson Mandela

    Hailing him as his hero, South African professional golfer Gary Player has appreciated Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan for everything the latter is doing in his region.

    “I have been following your true leadership and I am so proud of you what you are doing in your region,” Gary said in a video message addressing PM Imran.

    He further said that his support will always be there for the premier. “God bless my friend, you are one of my heroes as Nelson Mandela.”

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    Acknowledging massive challenges faced by PM Imran, Gary added that at least it would take another two years to get his message across. “May strength be with you,” the renowned golfer said while offering his best wishes.

  • Chinese state-owned power company interested in buying K-Electric

    Chinese state-owned power company interested in buying K-Electric

    China’s state-owned Shanghai Electric Power Company Limited (SEP) has once again renewed its interest to buy a majority stake in K-Electric (KE) from the Abraaj Group, Profit Pakistan has reported.

    According to the details, Shanghai Electric had agreed with Dubai-based Abraaj Group on acquiring a majority stake in K-Electric for $1.77 billion in October 2016.

    However, it has now become uncertain whether the business deal will still be executed at the agreed price or will be renegotiated.

    “K-Electric has received a fresh public announcement of intention from Shanghai Electric Power Company to acquire up to 66.04% voting shares in K-Electric Limited,” the company said in a notification to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday.

    K-Electric’s share price dropped 2.2%, or Rs0.08, to Rs3.55 with trading in 55.56 million shares at the PSX.

    The vertically integrated company posted a profit of Rs12.31 billion in the year ending June 30, 2018, up from Rs10.4 billion in the previous year.

  • Govt to impose ‘Cleanliness tax’ on every home

    Govt to impose ‘Cleanliness tax’ on every home

    The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has decided to impose “cleanliness tax” on every house in Islamabad, a private media outlet has reported.

    According to reports, every year the government spends nearly Rs2 billion on the cleanliness of rural and urban areas in the federal capital, considering which the municipal corporation has now sought references on how to levy the said tax.

    The corporation has also established a committee in this regard and is aiming to collect around Rs1 billion every year.

    The tax will initially be imposed on houses in urban areas and each house, including government properties, will have to pay it.

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