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  • Woman who came ‘back to life’ in Karachi passes away

    Woman who came ‘back to life’ in Karachi passes away

    A woman who was pronounced dead by doctors on Wednesday and later found to be alive has now passed away.

    According to latest reports, 50-year-old Rashida Bibi passed away a few hours after she was found to be alive.

    Rashida Bibi had been pronounced medically dead by doctors at Karachi’s Abbasi Shaheed healthcare facility but came back to life as she was being bathed before her burial.

    A formal death certificate had been issued and the her body was shifted to the cold storage for remaining rituals before her burial. However, when the women were bathing her, she came back to life.

    The occurence had sent waves of shock and horror and the women designated with bathing Rashid Bibi’s corpse ran out of the mortuary in fear.

    After recovering from their shock, Rashida Bibi’s family had shifted her back to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.

    KMC health director Dr Salma Kausar said strict action will be taken against the doctors who declared her dead.

  • Canadian traveller Rosie Gabrielle converts to Islam after Pakistan visit

    Canadian traveller Rosie Gabrielle converts to Islam after Pakistan visit

    Canadian traveller Rosie Gabrielle has converted to Islam after visiting Pakistan. The traveller took to social media to make the announcement and share the reasons behind the decision.

    Rosie wrote that last year was one of the hardest one of her life, and the challenges she faced the previous year led her to this point.

    “From a young child, I’ve always had a unique connection with creation and special relationship to God. My path was far from easy and I carried a lot of anger in my heart from a lifetime of pain, always begging God, why me? Until ultimately coming to the conclusion that all is meant to be, and even my suffering is a gift,” she wrote.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B7F7JC-gmPR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    Rosie also shared that though she had called it quits with Christianity four years ago, she continued to tread upon the path of self-discovery and “never let go the sight of the Creator.” 

    “Never resonating with what I was brought up with, I denounced my religion 4 years ago, going down a deep path of spiritual discovery. Exploration of self, and the great Divine. I never let go the sight of the Creator, in fact, my curiosity and connection only grew stronger. Now no longer dictated by fear, I was able to fully explore this righteous path,” she elaborated.

    She then wrote how Pakistan played its part. “The universe brought me to Pakistan, not only to challenge myself to let go of the last remaining traces of pain and ego, but also to show me the way.”

    “Through kindness and humbled grace of the people I met along my pilgrimage, inspired my heart to seek further. Living in a Muslim country for 10 + years and traveling extensively through these regions, I observed one thing: peace. A kind of peace that one can only dream of having in their hearts.”

    Rosie also highlighted Islamophobia in her post.

    “The true meaning of Islam, is peace, love and oneness,” she asserted, adding “It’s not a religion, but a way of life. The life of humanity, humility and love.”

    Rosie first visited Pakistan in December 2018.  She had extensively documented her trip on social media.

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    https://www.instagram.com/p/B44Ro98Ag6h/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    Meanwhile, Hamza Ali Abbasi congratulated her on this and sent blessings her way.

  • ‘InshAllah’ becomes part of German dictionary

    ‘InshAllah’ becomes part of German dictionary

    One of the most authoritative dictionaries of the German language Duden Dictionary recently included ‘Insha Allah’ (If Allah wills it) into the dictionary.

    The new entry is spelled as inschallah in the Duden dictionary, though as of now it is unclear whether the word will appear in the Duden’s digital version or published in a physical copy.

    The Duden is considered to be the most widely used dictionary of the German language. It has long been the prescriptive handbook for German grammar as well as spelling. The Duden dictionary has been issued since 1880 and is now in its 27th edition.

    The word ‘Insha’Allah‘ was included after the Turkish word ‘oha’ was added into the dictionary. Oha is used as an expression of surprise that is quite similar to the English word “whoa”.

  • Information Ministry celebrates Pakistan’s inclusion in Forbes list by tweeting a picture of Armenia

    Information Ministry celebrates Pakistan’s inclusion in Forbes list by tweeting a picture of Armenia

    In case you missed it, Pakistan was included on the Forbes list of ‘Best under-the-radar’ tourist spots in 2020. Needless to say, Pakistanis were overjoyed at this.

    The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting celebrated the news by sharing a picture of the 7th-century Zvartnots Cathedral in Armenia.

    https://twitter.com/MoIB_Official/status/1214783303255023616?s=20

    Here are some more pictures of the cathedral. Built in the middle of the 7th century CE, under the instructions of the Catholicos Nerses III, Zvartnots is the oldest and largest aisled tetraconch church in historical Armenia.

    The tweet was later retweeted by Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry and has close to 1000 likes.

  • Pakistani passport now ranks at fourth-worst for international travel

    Pakistani passport now ranks at fourth-worst for international travel

    The Pakistani passport has been ranked as the fourth worst passport for international travel, according to the Henley Passport Index.

    The Henley Passport Index is a ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. It has placed Pakistan on the 104th position. 

    Last year the Pakistani passport had been rated as the fifth-worst passport to hold.

    It shares the fourth spot with Somalia followed by Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. Pakistani passport holders still enjoy visa-free access to 32 countries.

    Japan came at the top spot as the world’s most powerful passport. Other Asian countries on the list are Singapore, which is in the second spot, and South Korea with Germany is in third place.

    European countries also performed well with Finland on fourth and Spain, Luxembourg and Denmark coming fifth. Sweden and France took the sixth spot on the list.

    The United States fell two places down coming on eighth, sharing the spot with United Kingdom, Norway, Green and Belgium. Canada ranked ninth.

    The United Arab Emirates also climbed up 47 places to sit in 18th place, with a visa-free or visa-on-arrival score of 171.

    Here are the 10 most powerful passports in the world:

    1. Japan (191 destinations)

    2. Singapore (190)

    3. South Korea, Germany (189)

    4. Italy, Finland (188)

    5. Spain, Luxembourg, Denmark (187)

    6. Sweden, France (186)

    7. Switzerland, Portugal, Netherlands, Ireland, Austria (185)

    8. United States, United Kingdom, Norway, Greece, Belgium (184)

    9. New Zealand, Malta, Czech Republic, Canada, Australia (183)

    10. Slovakia, Lithuania, Hungary (181)

    Here are the five least powerful passports in the world:

    1. Afghanistan (26)

    2. Iraq (28)

    3. Syria (29)

    4. Pakistan, Somalia (32)

    5. Yemen

  • Quetta Civil hospital doctors perform surgery with cell phone light

    Quetta Civil hospital doctors perform surgery with cell phone light

    Doctors at Civil Hospital Quetta were forced to perform surgery under cell phone light because of the constant power outage due to heavy rain and snowfall in the provincial capital. The hospital had no backup power as there was no generator in place either.

    According to a statement issued by Balochistan Young Doctors’ Association (YDA), the trauma and emergency centre in the hospital was in terrible condition due to the incompetence of its managing director.

    YDA spokesperson Rahim Khan Babar revealed that there was a lack of equipment and medicines. The operation theatre did not have slippers for the patients and the x-ray machines and other apparatus automatically shut down due to power breakdown.

    He added that Balochistan CM Jam Kamal, Balochistan Assembly Speaker Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, Balochistan High Court Chief Justice Jamal Mandokhail and provincial Health Secretary Muddasir Waheed have visited the hospital but no development and improvement was witnessed.

    Earlier, the CM promised to ensure facilities for poor citizens in the hospital during his visit.

    Babar urged the CM to take notice of the situation and resolve it as soon as possible because precious lives were put at risk. He also stressed the management to make contractual staff permanent employees to improve the situation of the hospital.

  • VIDEO: Woman who threatened warden goes viral again for misbehaving with other women

    VIDEO: Woman who threatened warden goes viral again for misbehaving with other women

    A woman who was caught on camera threatening an on-duty traffic policeman after she violated traffic rule last year is back again. This time the same woman involved in an argument with some other women. 

    A video doing rounds on social media shows the woman fighting, abusing and calling other women ‘maasi’ in an insulting manner. While the faces of the other women are not visible, they can be heard saying that they recognise her face from her past activities that went viral in the news in November last year.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo6WeCQoiek&feature=emb_title

    Previously, the woman identified as Sana was stopped by traffic warden in Karachi’s area of Khayaban-e-Shahbaz of DHA after she violated a signal rule upon which she started threatening and using foul language against the policeman who asked her to show her license or CNIC.

    https://www.facebook.com/arynewsasia/videos/556764251548225/
  • How to avoid dry skin in this cold weather

    How to avoid dry skin in this cold weather

    It’s winter and your skin needs all the extra care you can give. cold weather can result in dry air that can make your skin dry. Dry hands,tight skin and chapped lips. These are some of the significant signs that indicate that your skin needs to be moisturized. 

    Make sure that your skin is hydrated throughout the winters. Hot showers may be tempting, but washing the face with lukewarm water helps avoid stripping oils from the skin. And apply moisturizer after the wash. 

    Don’t forget to drink water

    In winter we usually forget to drink forget because we do not feel thirsty. Set alarms just to remind yourself that you have to grab a glass of water. 

    Use a gentle cleanser

    Try to use for a gentle cleanser to retain the skin’s natural moisture. If your skin feels tight after you’ve cleansed, you may be stripping your skin. Your skin should feel both hydrated and free from irritation after cleansing. And don’t forget to drink lots and lots of water.

     Protect your lips

    Normally we do not pay much attention to our lips but the skin on your lips can also get dry and cracked during winter months. Try a lip balm for added daily protection, and if you plan to be in the sun, use the proper SPF to protect your lips from the sun’s potential damage.

     Body bonuses

    It’s the season for creamy body lotions, foot balms and moisturizing masks. Treat yourself to regular at-home spa moments to rejuvenate and replenish dry and flakey skin.

     At home

    The weather may be chilly outside, but inside, the conditions could be affecting your skin. Use a humidifier and if you are using a gas or electric heater, try to put a pot full of water in front of your heater so that your skin does not become dry. Preferably maintain a neutral temperature at home that will maintain the skin’s moisture and balance.

  • LUMS is back to being LUMS

    LUMS is back to being LUMS

    After brutal social media trolling and protest by students and alumni, the Lahore University of Management Sciences which became LUMS University aka LUMSU is back to being LUMS.

    In an email sent out to the faculty, staff and students, LUMS VC Dr Arshad Ahmad said that the earlier email was sent out in good faith and “to reflect the reality of our five schools that comprise our university.” He said that the message was not intended to change the university’s name and that there is no change in the formal name of the university.

    On Monday, LUMS announced that it was renaming itself Lums University as part of a recent overhaul. Soon after the email was sent out to students, professors and staff, the news made its way to social media and people started poking fun at the university’s new name. So much so, that LUMSU is currently trending on Pakistani Twitter at number 2.

    https://twitter.com/raasnabeel/status/1214099934875701248?s=20
    https://twitter.com/45623584/status/1214173454884323333?s=20

    Alumni were not having it.

    https://twitter.com/wingsforus/status/1214081225553534976?s=20

    Meanwhile, others called out users for directing their energy onto frivolous matters.

  • Finland’s PM proposes four-day, six-hour workweek

    Finland’s PM proposes four-day, six-hour workweek

    Finland’s 34-year-old Prime Minister Sanna Marin has proposed cutting down the workweek and reducing it to four days consisting of six-hour workdays in a bid to transition the country to what she called “the next step for us in working life.”

    According to CNBC, the PM said, “I believe people deserve to spend more time with their families, loved ones, hobbies and other aspects of life, such as culture. This could be the next step for us in working life.”

    Specific details of Marin’s proposal are yet to be announced.

    Finland has long been advocating flexible work schedules. In 1996, the government introduced a law that gave employees the right to shift their hours up to three hours earlier or later than their employers’ typical requirements.

    Since taking office and becoming the world’s youngest prime minister in December, Marin has advanced that agenda. Marin sits at the helm of Finland’s Social Democratic Party and leads the country’s five-party, all-woman center-left coalition government.

    However, Finland is not the first country to propose this. In 2015, Sweden tested out the six-hour workweek in Gothenburg. Results revealed that though happiness levels included it put a burden on public coffers.

    Meanwhile, in November 2019, Microsoft Japan revealed that a trial four-day workweek boosted productivity by 40%.