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  • VIDEO: Wedding horse runs away with groom

    VIDEO: Wedding horse runs away with groom

    A wedding horse ran away with the groom in India’s Rajasthan.

    As per reports, the groom was waiting outside the wedding venue when crackers alarmed the horse and it ran off with the groom sitting on its back. The groom tried to get off the horse but failed.

    The video of the incident has gone viral on social media.

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    The wedding guests and relatives followed the groom for four kilometers in their cars and bikes. The groom was not injured luckily and was taken back to the wedding site safely.

  • Sindh govt to block phone SIMs of unvaccinated people

    Sindh govt to block phone SIMs of unvaccinated people

    The Sindh government has officially decided to write a letter to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) to block phone SIMs of unvaccinated people amid a rise in Covid-19 cases in the province.

    Adviser to Chief Minister Sindh on Law, Murtaza Wahab, took to Twitter to announce the decision.

    “#SindhGovt has decided to write to NCOC & PTA that mobile sims of unvaccinated people should be blocked,” he wrote in a tweet.

    According to details, Chief Minister Sindh has also said that the PTA would be contacted through the federal government to encourage the users via text messages to get vaccinated and those not getting a shot in a week will have their SIMs blocked.

    As cases are increasing in the province, the Sindh government has decided to tighten the restrictions. The Covid-19 task force held a meeting on Friday and made the following decisions:

    • Shopping malls and markets can operate from 6am to 6pm except for pharmacies and bakeries.
    • The government has imposed a ban on indoor and outdoor dining at restaurants. Only takeaways are allowed.
    • Public and private offices have been asked to call in 50 per cent of their workforce.
    • Shrines to be closed once again.
    • Ban to be imposed on weddings and other events.
    • Schools will remain closed, while exams will continue as per schedule.

    The new restrictions will be imposed from Monday, July 26. The positivity rate in Sindh is 10.3 per cent, the task force participants were informed. Karachi’s situation is getting worse day by day. At least 1,002 patients are in critical care.

    As per reports, the province reported six cases of the Delta variant on Monday, the province’s health secretary, Qasim Soomro, confirmed.

    The guidelines to avoid exposure to the new variant are the same:

    • Sanitise hands more often
    • Wear a mask
    • Avoid public gatherings
    • Get vaccinated as soon as possible
    • Avoid meeting people with symptoms
    • Avoid unnecessary travel

    Total tests conducted in the last 24 hours were 25,215 out of which 1,425 cases tested positive. The positivity rate was 5.65 per cent as per NCOC.

  • ‘Sweetest heart’, Noor Mukadam’s Irish friends pay loving tribute

    ‘Sweetest heart’, Noor Mukadam’s Irish friends pay loving tribute

    The daughter of a former senior Pakistani diplomat, Noor Mukadam who was brutally murdered in Islamabad, spent several years in Ireland with her family when she was a young girl.

    One of her Irish friends, Kim Kearns described Noor as a “beautiful” woman having “the sweetest heart”.

    Kearns, Mukadam and another woman, Marilyn Egan, were “the three best friends” growing up, she told to Irish Times.

    Noor had attended Our Lady’s Grove primary and secondary school in Goatstown, South Dublin, after her father had been posted to serve at the Pakistan embassy in the area. Kearns said she recalled Noor joining the school when they were in first grade.

    Her family had lived in Milltown, South Dublin, before they shifted to Leopardstown, her friend said.

    “She had the heart of an angel… If anyone was ever mean to her, she would always be positive, she never retaliated,” Kearns said.

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    “She liked shopping, we’d go to Dundrum shopping centre, she liked Zara, she was into fashion,” her friend added.

    “She just fitted in, Ireland was her home,” she said.

    Kearns stated that when Mukadam was told that her family had to move again and leave Ireland she was “heartbroken”.

    “We would always keep in touch. If I posted anything on Instagram she would comment on it, saying she was thinking of me, or missing us,” she said.

    Both of Mukadam’s friends said that they were upset by the news of their childhood friend’s death.

    The friends are planning to organise a tribute walk from their old school to a pond on the University College Dublin campus. If Mukadam had continued in Ireland that was where she would have wanted to study for college, Kearns said.

  • Don’t want to eat beef? Here’s a list of places from where can order chicken

    If you are someone who does not like to eat Mutoon or Beef then this meaty Eid can make you miss the chicken.

    Here’s a list of places from where can order food that is all chicken :

    Roast Works

    This newly opened restaurant can be a good option for you this Eid.

    You can place an order by calling on this number: 0337-ROASTIN (7627846)

    Jessie’s Burgers

    If you are in the mood for some finger-licking chicken burgers then Jessie’s is the right place for you.

    They have their restaurants in Lahore, Islamabad and Nathia Gali.

    Cray wings

    To place your orders can WhatsApp or at 0311-11-WINGS ( 0311-11-94647)

    Broast Hub

    Broast Hub, based in Islamabad is famous for its Crispy chicken.

    You can order by calling at this number:  03356806856

    Xander’s cafe Karachi

    What about some Tacos on Eid?

    You can place your order on this website: xanders.pk

  • 5 Places to order Eid desserts from

    If in the midst of Eid shopping and taking care of your sacrificial animals, you want to treat yourself with some meetha? Then you don’t have to worry, we’ve got you covered with the list of places from where you can order desserts online that are guaranteed to save the day.

    Jalal Sons

    You can order desserts from the vast range of varieties available at Jalal Sons and also their Choco Cadbury Pastry is to die for.

    Website: https://jalalsons.com.pk/shop/pastries-10465

    Cinnabon PK

    Who does not like Cinnamon Rolls? why is it even a valid question? of course, everyone does. They are also offering special Eid gift boxes.

    Chashni

    If you are in the mood for some Desi meetha then Chashni is the best stop for you. They are located in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Faislabad.

    Kasapa’s Desserts

    This Islamabad based dessert shop can fulfil all your meetha cravings on meaty Eid.

    Website: https://kaspas.com.pk/full-menu/

    Marcel’s

    If you are a fan of cakes then Marcel’s is a place for you.

    You can place your orders by calling them at : 92 21 35867703

    Website: https://marcelspatisserie.com/contact-1/

  • NCOC Eid ul Azha guidelines: Sacrifice is not allowed at home

    The National Command Operation Centre (NCOC) has announced numerous guidelines for Eid ul Azha, which will be celebrated tomorrow, Wednesday, in Pakistan. The NCOC has recommended that no Qurbani should be allowed at home/residential areas, reported Samaa.

    The government has requested the public to follow all the precautionary measures as the country is heading towards the fourth wave of coronavirus.

    The Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) regarding Qurbani include:

    Provinces to initiate awareness campaigns to educate people on the spread of the virus during meat distribution.

    Religious leaders told to encourage collective Qurbani.

    The skin of sacrificed animals will not be given to banned organisations.

    Minimum persons to be allowed at the Qurbani site.

    Last week, Special Assistant to the PM on Health, Dr Faisal Sultan stated that it is mandatory to wear masks and maintain distance from the crowds even for unvaccinated individuals.

    Following the outbreak of the Delta variant in Karachi, more restrictions have been imposed in various parts of the country. The positivity rate on July 20 remains at 5.25 percent.

  • ‘I will get my son released based on my connections even if you register an FIR,’ says father of man accused of wife’s murder

    ‘I will get my son released based on my connections even if you register an FIR,’ says father of man accused of wife’s murder

    Residents of Hyderabad, Sindh are protesting after a 32-year-old woman, Qaratul Ain Baloch was killed by her husband on July 15.

    The hashtag ‘Justice for Qarat-ul-Ain’ has been the top trend on Twitter since Saturday night.

    As per reports, Baldia Police have arrested Omar Memon, husband of the deceased and son of former Sindh Irrigation Secretary Khalid Haider Memon, on the charge of murder and remanded him till July 22.

    The initial post-mortem report of Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad showed the victim was severely tortured before being murdered.

    The report stated that the victim was choked to death, but a pathology report has not been released yet, which will determine the exact cause of death.

    Speaking to Independent Urdu, the victim’s brother, Sanaullah Baloch said, “Looking at the post-mortem report and the condition of my sister’s body, I thought, how can a person do such violence to another person?”

    “After this incident, I now think that I should not marry my daughters. The daughters are not a burden to hand them over to beasts.”

    He said that her sister had been beaten several times by her husband over the past 10 years and that he had reported him to the police for domestic violence. He had also been arrested once but the family did not file for divorce due to societal pressure.


    “Now people ask why we did not ask for a divorce when there was violence. But no one asks the sister’s father-in-law that why was he quiet when he knew that his son used to abuse his wife so much.”

    Sanaullah Baloch claimed that after the murder, the attitude of the police was intolerable when he contacted the police to register an FIR. The police made him believe that they were trying to register a false FIR.

    He said that his sister’s father-in-law Khalid Haider Memon said that I will get my son released based on my connections even if you register an FIR.
    “I do not think we can get justice in this country. I am grateful to the civil society for helping us in registering the case but I do not know whether justice will be served or not.”

    Speaking to Independent Urdu, Saima, lawyer of accused Omar Memon, said: “There is no truth in the statement of Sanaullah Baloch that Khalid Haider Memon came home and said that he will get his son released.”

    According to the lawyer: “The FIR that has been lodged states domestic violence but it does not appear that the murder was due to violence.

    “Every wife and husband fight these days. She may have slipped which caused her death, but we can only draw conclusions after a final police investigation.”

    Hyderabad City ASP Alina Rajpar, who is investigating the case, said, “Police registered an FIR with the consent of the victim’s family. Everything they said was written in the complaint.”

    A few hours after the FIR was filed, the police arrested the suspect.

  • Islamabad airport ceiling collapse: All the memes you can’t miss

    In a recent rain spell in Islamabad, rainwater leaked through the ceiling of the Islamabad International Airport, which caused its false ceiling to collapse partially. The video of the incident went viral and Twitter reacted to the video in the most hilarious way possible.

    Have a look at some of the tweets:

    https://twitter.com/BromanEmpyre/status/1417074632293818374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1417074632293818374%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.dawn.com%2Fnews%2F1188044
    https://twitter.com/ThankUProfessor/status/1417084404078419974
  • President Arif Alvi joins TikTok to endorse the ‘message of positivity’ for the youth

    President Arif Alvi joins TikTok to endorse the ‘message of positivity’ for the youth

    The President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi has joined the social media app, TikTok. In an official tweet by the President’s Twitter handle, it is shared that he wants to spread positivity and motivation amongst the youth of the country.

    A video has been posted on the President’s official account already. It’s a snippet from a speech that President Alvi made in the past, the message of which is directed towards the youth.

    The news is spreading across social media platforms and local netizens have posted polarizing responses to the announcement.

    One user said that it’s a “pragmatic, excellent idea.”

    One of the users challenged a dance-off to the President.

  • How to get rid of ‘gosht ki boo’, Ammis tell all

    How to get rid of ‘gosht ki boo’, Ammis tell all

    Eid is almost here and we are all looking forward to yummy meaty dishes. Almost all of our mothers have some secret ingredient or a tip to get rid of the smell of the meat.

    A few members of The Current’s team asked their mothers about totkas that they use to avoid the smell. Here are a few tips by our moms.

    All you need to do is add flour and water to the meat and mix it to coat evenly. Leave it for at least one to two hours. Then wash the meat with normal water.

    One member’s mother told us to wash the meat with lukewarm water and salt to get rid of the smell.

    Another tip is to make vinegar and garlic paste and spread it on the meat evenly. Leave it for 30 minutes and then wash it with water.