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  • Five-step guide to breast self-examination

    Five-step guide to breast self-examination

    October is often referred to as Pinktober in a bid to raise awareness about breast cancer among the masses, given the stigma attached to using the word “breast.”

    However, given the spread of the disease, it is absolutely essential to spread awareness on the topic. Early detection is the best way to combat the disease and one way to detect it is breast self-examination.

    Here is a step-by-step guide on how you can do Breast Self-Examination (BSE):

    Know what to look for

     Begin by looking at your breasts in the mirror with your shoulders straight and your arms on your hips. Your breasts should be their normal size, shape, and color, and they should be evenly shaped without visible swelling or any other changes. 

    Try to sense how your breasts feel at different times of the month

    This can change during your menstrual cycle and knowing your breast shape and size could bring any abnormality to your attention.

    Do breast self-examinations yourself

    There are different ways to perform a self-exam. You can do the examination lying down. While lying down breast tissue is more spread out and easier to feel. Or you can perform one in the shower where soap and water can help your fingers move more easily over your breast skin.

    Know what to feel for

    Lie flat and place your right hand behind your head. Using the first three fingers of your left hand, feel the breast tissue on your right breast. Be sure to use the pads of the fingers, not just the very tips.

     Feel for anything that feels hard and round. Then start at your armpit area and work your way towards the center of each breast. Move across to the middle of your body until you only feel the breastbone.

     Make sure you use three different levels of pressure to feel the tissue: light pressure at the top for tissue just under the skin, medium pressure to check tissue in the middle of the breast, and deeper pressure to feel the tissue closest to the chest wall. Make sure to apply each pressure level to each area before moving on. Do this with both breasts.

     Finally, you should squeeze each nipple gently to check for discharge.

    When to take an action

     If you feel something uncommon, or see something different, schedule an appointment with your doctor promptly. Don’t delay.

  • Shireen Mazari gives her verdict on Abrar ul Haq’s ‘Billo’

    We all know what an avid fan Shireen Mazari is of Coke Studio. No one can ever forget the fiasco that followed when she trashed Momina Mustehsan and Ahad Raza Mir’s rendition of the 1960s classic Ko Ko Korina for Coke Studio 11.

    “Horrendous! Destroyed a great classic – why oh why did Coke Studio allow such a massacre of this classic song?” the Minister for Human Rights had tweeted last year in October when the song had released.

    The 12th edition of Coke Studio is currently underway and two episodes of the season have released so far. The second episode featured a rendition of Abrar ul Haq’s iconic Billo but the bhangra master himself and the song was an instant hit with the masses. The song was trending on all social media platforms and fans thanked producer Rohail Hyatt for bringing it back with zest.

    Mazari also took to Twitter to share her thoughts on the song and said that it is “wonderful.”

    Earlier the minister also applauded Atif Aslam ‘s rendition of Wohi Khuda Hai saying that the hamd was “powerful at so many levels.”

  • ‘Pemra should not suppress individual’s rights,’ PTI leaders slam new order

    Senior leaders of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have slammed Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on a new order that had banned TV anchors from appearing on talk shows hosted by other anchors.

    Former finance minister Asad Umer, Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari and Federal Minister for Science & Technology Fawad Chauhdry have expressed their dismay over Pemra’s decision and urged the media watchdog to do a better job.

    Asad Umar took to Twitter and wrote that “Pemra should be doing a better job and asked it to take action against fake news rather than suppress individual’s rights to express their opinion”.

    Human rights minister Shireen Mazari also weighed in on the order and tweeted that, “Do I need a degree in politics to be an expert on politics? I have no degree in “human rights” so should I go on TV to discuss “human rights” issues?”

    Agreeing with the Shireen Mazari, Fawad Ch termed the Pemra order illogical, unnecessary and uncalled for.

    Moreover, several journalists including Shahzeb Khanzada, Mansoor Ali Khan, Fereeha and Shahzad Iqbal have criticised the move and urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to take notice.

    The regulatory authority on Sunday, through a notification, banned regular TV talk show anchors from appearing in other talk shows and warned those indulging in “inappropriate and biased analyses and negative propaganda” of action.

    According to a Pemra’s notification, under its regulations, anchors are liable to host the show impartially and objectively without giving verdict on any issue.

  • PTI minister’s daughter accuses govt of plotting Nawaz’s murder

    PTI minister’s daughter accuses govt of plotting Nawaz’s murder

    Imaan Hazir Mazari, the daughter of Federal Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari, has accused the federal government of trying to “kill” former prime minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif.

    Taking to Twitter Imaan in a post termed the recent bails and former PM’s transfer to the hospital “last-minute damage control” owing to potential backlash.

    “They tried to kill NS & now they’re trying last-minute damage control because they realize the public will eat them alive if he dies on their watch”, Imaan said, adding that whatever happens to NS – and my prayers are for his recovery – the State still has to answer: why & how did it get to this point?”

    The health of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo, who is undergoing medical treatment at the Services Hospital for the last five days, is still critical with fluctuation in his platelets and an angina attack making the condition worse.

    According to his multiple medical test reports, Nawaz has been suffering from diabetes, stress, kidney complications, heart disease, and thrombocytopenia.

  • Secrets of Lahore ft. Shalimar Gardens

    Secrets of Lahore ft. Shalimar Gardens

  • Quiz: Which Maryam Nawaz are you?

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  • Humayun Saeed is overwhelmed with the response to ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’

    Humayun Saeed is overwhelmed with the response to ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’

    The 11th episode of the superhit drama Meray Paas Tum Ho practically broke all records and people across the country couldn’t get over Humayun Saeed’s emotional performance as Danish. Many fans referred to his role as his career’s best.

    The drama was trending on Youtube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram – basically everywhere.

    Following the “outpour of love and appreciation” from the audiences, Humayun took to social media to thank his fans for their “overwhelming feedback and all the praise.”

    Humayun also thanked the director Nadeem Baig, writer Khalil ur Rehman Qamar and his co-stars Ayeza Khan and Adnan Siddiqui for their input and support.

    “Itna pyar itni mohabbat, aisa lag raha hai kay yeh serial ka last episode tha, ya shayad meray career ka last episode (So much love and appreciation, feels like it was the last episode of the serial or the last episode of my life)”, Humayun wrote.

    For the unacquainted, Meray Paas Tum Ho is centred around the theme of infidelity and cheating in a relationship. Danish (Humayun) is married to Mehwish (Ayeza Khan). They have a son and Danish is desperately in love with Mehwish, who wants the finer things in life. Enter Shehwar (Adnan Siddiqui) who is super loaded and in a very unhappy marriage – he lives alone and his wife lives abroad. He plays on Mehwish’s desire to be rich and the fact that all Danish can afford is a small apartment and gets with Mehwish. Eventually, Mehwish starts an affair with Shehwar and decides to leave her husband for him.

    What makes the drama even more interesting is the fact that it is based on a true story. Though only 11 episodes of the series have aired so far, the audiences are captivated and cannot wait to see what the next episodes have in store.

    Will Danish and Mehwish find happiness?

  • VIDEO: Inside Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s bombproof container

    VIDEO: Inside Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s bombproof container

    Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam–Fazl (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman kicked off his Azadi March from Karachi on Sunday. Elaborate preparations are in place for the march as the opposition attempts to oust Prime Minister Imran Khan and his government.

    Among those elaborate arrangements were the bombproof containers of Maulana Fazlur Rehman which were specially imported from Japan for the march.

    Several media outlets have shared videos that show the inside of the container. The container has been equipped with all the things Maulana will be requiring on his march. The special container is air-conditioned, has a kitchen with a stove and an oven, a bedroom for Maulana Fazlur Rehman, washrooms as well as a meeting room. The container can accommodate up to 12 people.

    Meanwhile, as the ‘Azadi’ caravan was moving from Karachi to Hyderabad, the container that Maulana was travelling in, got stuck at an overhead bridge. According to reports, the 40 feet long and 10 feet wide container was too tall to pass beneath the bridge.

    Senior Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) leader Senator Faisal Javed Khan poked fun at the incident and said that the containers for their dharna were “tailored according to the height of all the bridges across Pakistan.”

  • Four moments from Fashion Pakistan Week more interesting than the clothes

    Four moments from Fashion Pakistan Week more interesting than the clothes

    The Winter/Festive Edition of the Fashion Pakistan Week took place in Karachi last week and more than the clothes, the happenings at the event were what caught our attention. From stars dancing down the ramp to a model helping his fellow model with her shoes to religious songs playing in the background, things at the event were sensational, to say the least.

    Here’s rounding them all up:

    4. Boys take over the ramp

    Humayun Alamgir put up a star-studded show as heartthrobs from the Pakistan film and drama industry took over the ramp with their shenanigans.

    A particularly eye-catching moment was when Asad Siddiqui stopped midway and had wife Zara Noor Abbas add a scarf to complete his look.

    4. Hina Altaf’s walk and Sadaf Kanwal’s reaction

    As Hina Altaf walked down the ramp for Zellbury #FPWF19 Day 2, she added a little dance to spruce up her walk.

    However, it didn’t appease the crowds or the models – check out Sadaf Kanwal’s reaction.

    2. Subhan Awan helps fellow model take off broken shoe

    This moment from the fashion week is going viral.

    During the final ramp walk for SFK Bridals, model Kesha Siddique had an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction where her shoe broke. Her fellow model, Subhan Awan stopped with her and helped her take off her shoes. We can’t stop Aww-ing!

    1. Hadiya Hashmi performs Allah Hoo as models walk down the ramp

    Hadiya Hashmi famously known for her song on Nescafe Basement sang the hamd Allah Hoo as models strutted down the ramp. This particular moment from the FPW caused a stir on social media and people were outraged at this mixing of religion and fashion.

  • The episode that’s breaking Pakistan’s internet – Meray Pass Tum Ho’s climax

    The episode that’s breaking Pakistan’s internet – Meray Pass Tum Ho’s climax

    There is no bigger discussion happening on social media right now other than the epic performance given by Humayun Saeed on Meray Paas Tum Ho’s 11th episode. Facebook groups are discussing how they, and their mothers, cried while Danish gives up the love of his life.

    When Danish finds out his wife wants to leave him

    The drama is in its 11th episode and come to a major twist. Danish (Humayun Saeed) is married to Mehwish (Ayeza Khan), they have a son and Danish is desperately in love with Mehwish, who wants the finer things in life. Enter Shehwar (Adnan Siddiqui) who is super loaded and in a very unhappy marriage. He lives alone and his wife lives abroad. He plays on Mehwish’s desire to be rich and the fact that all Danish can afford is a small apartment and gets with Mehwish.

    The pink nightie scene in episode 9

    The popular ‘pink nightie’ scene, in Episode 9, where Mehwish ends up in a hotel room with Shehwar, is also confirmed in this episode. Mehwish went to Islamabad with Shehwar and didn’t tell Danish she was going. She had taken a job as Shehwar’s secretary, and it was obvious that Danish knew something was up, but he let it go on anyway. We see her in a pink nightie which eludes that Shehwar and her were having an affair but it wasn’t confirmed.

    In this episode, which has broken Pakistani social media, Shehwar shows Danish pictures of Mehwish in the pink nightie in the hotel room, confirming that they were indeed having an affair. He convinces Danish to give Mehwish a divorce since she’s just not in love with Danish anymore. Danish, after hearing a recorded conversation between Mehwish and Shehwar, is convinced to give her up.

    Danish comes home, and both wait for their son to sleep before Mehwish can leave

    He tells Mehwish she can go. Mehwish gets ready to leave and he asks her to stay the night and leave in the morning.

    The episode was beautiful in its simplicity, the explosive performances caused tears because of how genuine they seemed. It was very obvious in Humayun Saeed’s acting that he was in love with his wife and would eternally be. He didn’t rant, didn’t scream, he spoke simply and he cried silent tears, which made him even more real. Humayun Saeed gave the performance of his life in the simple way he portrayed how deeply love can hurt – without having to scream it. When Danish tells Shehwar that “larki jubh bewafa hoti hai tou poori tarhan bewafa hoti hai,” Shehwar also has a sheen of tears in his eyes.

    Ayeza Khan also gives a stellar performance because she isn’t the typical female villain. She doesn’t act like the spoilt, jean-wearing, bad girl that Pakistani dramas love to create. She is aware of her beauty, maintains her simplicity and knows what she wants. You don’t hate her; you can’t. She has made her decision to take what she wants and even though it’s selfish and terrible, Ayeza’s performance shows that it happens and there’s nothing dramatic about it. Which is why she doesn’t lose any respect. She maintains her dignity and makes her choice – without being behaya about it. The affair isn’t just Mehwish – it’s also Shehwar and the episode does a good job showing that the guy is just as much to blame as the woman. Shehwar is the one who has to face Danish first – showing that they are a team and man and woman, both are to blame.

    Mehwish getting ready to leave Danish

    The lessons in this drama are also incredibly important – especially this episode. Danish is concerned about his son, Rumi and what Rumi will do when he wakes up in the morning and finds his mother gone. Mehwish also tells Danish to tell Rumi the truth in a few days so that Rumi doesn’t have any expectations when his mother doesn’t comes back and if he spots her on the road. It shows the importance of how an affair – no matter who has it – affects a family and especially children.

    The dialogues by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar is the spine of the whole episode and the drama. He writes how it happens – every single phrase is something that could’ve and would’ve been said. It plays to the heartstrings, making each dialogue so real that there is no one watching who is not entranced – and is wondering how these are words that anyone could be unlucky enough to hear.

    If you missed it, watch the episode here: