Author: News Desk
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Fact Check: Asad Umar was NOT removed from his position as the Finance Minister
Claim: ARY News ran the headline that Asad Umar was removed from his position as Finance Minister
Fact: Severl PTI polticians clarified on Twitter that Asad Umar is still the Finance Minister
Prime Minister Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has made major shuffles within its cabinet, removing at least five cabinet members, including Finance Minister Asad Umar, media reports claimed Monday.
Among other ministers were interior and petroleum ministers, reports said.
While it was claimed that Umar will be handed over the portfolio of the petroleum minister instead, amid all the confusion, The Current went the extra mile for verification of the claims.
“No such decision to change ministries or the ministers’ portfolios has been taken,”
PTI Public Relations head said.Not later, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry also stepped up to refute the claims.
“No truth to reports claiming change in the portfolios of ministers,” he tweeted, adding that “media should act responsibly”. The info minister further said that spreading such rumours wasn’t in better interests of the country.
Verdict: FALSE
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Twitter lauds Pakistani troops for rescuing flood-affected Hindu pilgrims
Pakistan’s paramilitary troops have successfully rescued dozens of Hindu pilgrims trapped near Gandawa in Balochistan after a flood hit the area on late Saturday night.
According to the details, over 150 Hindu pilgrims were rescued through helicopters and shifted to safe places.
The personnel of Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC), Levies Force and Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) took part in the operation launched on the directions of Balochistan chief minister.
The successful operation was widely lauded by Twitterati. Here’s what they had to say:
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ISPR chief trolls Indian leader for copying Pakistan’s Defence Day anthem
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor has trolled a leader of India’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for stealing the composition of a song released earlier this year by the media wing of Pakistan’s military.
As per the details, Raj Singh of Narendra Modi’s party copied the song ‘Zindabad Pakistan’ and recorded it by changing it to ‘Zindabad Hindustan’. He also dedicated the song to Indian armed forces.
“Glad that you copied. But copy to speak the truth as well. #PakistanZindabad,” the ISPR chief tweeted while sharing the clip that later went viral over the internet.
Here’s the original version:
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Netflix Originals you can watch with your parents
There are times when you want to hangout with your parents but a movie night is usually impossible given that the content available nowadays is not very family-friendly.
Read or watch our list of Netflix shows you can easily watch with your parents.
Our Planet – A nature documentary, more of a visual delight, addressing the issues of conservation.
IMDb: 9.7/10
The Crown – The award-winning series shows the life and challenges of Queen Elizabeth II from the 1940s to recent times. The latest season, yet to release, will also have Lady Diana.
IMDb: 8.7/10
Chef’s Table – Perfect for the food-loving family.
IMDb: 8.6/10
Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj – The show explores the current cultural and political landscape with a comic twist.
IMDb: 8/10
Tidying up with Marie Kondo – For the family that can’t let go, declutter your home and life with this show.
IMDb: 6.6/10
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Android or iPhone? Tough Choice?
Biryani or Pulao? DC or Marvel? Android or iPhone?
There are only three kinds of people in the world; Android users, iPhone users and those who switch from one to the other and realise what they had been missing on their entire life.
If you’re buying a new smartphone today, chances are very good that it will run one of two operating systems: Google’s Android or Apple’s iOS. These two platforms account for over 98 per cent of all new smartphones shipped every year… but which one is better?
AFFORDABILITY
Apple has always been at the high end of the market in terms of pricing, but the iPhone X took things to a whole new level with a starting price of whopping $1,000 and the iPhone XS Max starting at $1,100.
Comparing the same with Android in terms of scale and variety, iPhones are no match. You can spend a lot if you want to and buy Google’s Pixel 3 XL or a Samsung flagship, but there’s also a huge choice of good, low-cost handsets from a wide variety of different companies such as Huawei and Xiaomi.
The fact that Android also leads the field in free apps makes it the natural choice for the budget-conscious.
Battery Life
Battery life is a huge factor. It’s difficult to compare the two platforms because there’s no common hardware. We could say iOS is optimised to squeeze the most out of the battery, but you can buy an Android device with a much bigger battery that will easily outlast the iPhone.
This category is far from clear-cut, but Androids tend to have longer battery life and always have fast chargers included in the box.
Camera
You must have heard people argue that Apple does the best job capturing quality pictures, but the latest Android smartphones are casting a lot of doubt on that assertion.
The camera apps on both platforms are very good and very fast. For ease of use and best results without tweaking, the iOS camera app takes the cake. There’s more variation on Android, but it differs depending upon the manufacturer and price.
APPS
This is roughly how many apps you’ll find in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store:
- Android apps: 3.5 million
- iOS apps: 2.2 million
While the causes behind the over a million apps difference remains debatable, one of the main reasons is that developers outside the United States (US) target Android first.
Android may also have a higher percentage of free apps than the iPhone, but the best mobile games land on iOS first and don’t always come to Android. Ultimately, quality beats quantity and so this is a narrow win for iOS.
While both platforms give you the best of smartphone experience, the decision to spending your money, either on an Android or iPhone, is yours.
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Four Android games you should download right away
Looking for a new game to play on your phone or tablet? You’ll find a huge selection of games for Android phones on the Google Play Store, but we realise how challenging it can be to identify the gems.
Luckily, we have vetted the entire store to bring you four of the best Android games around. No, PUBG is not there.
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
If you loved the Harry Potter books and movies, you’ll enjoy this game.
Words with Friends
Now you can play a scrabble-like game with your friends and strangers from around the world (and make new friends in the process).
Homescapes
Austin the Butler wants to help his parents renovate his ancestral home.
Home Design Challenge
If you like designing/renovating homes, you’ll love this game.
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Best-selling PlayStation4 games
Have a long weekend coming up? Or just want to find a game that’s super addictive and you haven’t played it yet? Here is our best-selling list of PS4 games.
Far Cry 5
An action-adventure first-person shooter game.
Price: Rs. 4,850FIFA 19
A football virtual reality must have for football fans
Price: Rs 5,050Red Dead Redemption 2
A western action-adventure, which is all the rage right now
Price: Rs 6,699Assassin’s Creed
A super addictive action-adventure stealth game
Price: Rs 6,492Resident Evil 2
A survival horror game that you have you hooked
Price: Rs 6,998
