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  • First lunar eclipse of the decade to take place on Jan 10

    First lunar eclipse of the decade to take place on Jan 10

    The first lunar eclipse of 2020 – and the decade – will fall on January 10. Four penumbral lunar eclipses scheduled to take place in 2020.

    Lunar eclipse, also known as the ‘Wolf Moon Eclipse’, is an astronomic event that occurs when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon and blocks some or all of the Sun’s light from reaching the Moon. A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and the Moon are imperfectly aligned. When this happens, the Earth blocks some of the Sun’s light from directly reaching the Moon’s surface and covers all or part of the Moon with the outer part of its shadow, also known as the penumbra.

    As per reports, the eclipse will start at 10:07 pm and end around 2:12 am. The full eclipse can be witnessed at 12:07 am.

    Four such lunar eclipses are expected to take place in 2020. Other eclipses will likely occur on June 5, July 5 and November 30.

  • Pakistan among Forbes’ ‘best under-the-radar’ tourist spots in 2020

    Pakistan among Forbes’ ‘best under-the-radar’ tourist spots in 2020

    American business magazine Forbes has listed Pakistan as one of the ten must-visit destinations for those who’re looking for something offbeat. Other countries on the list include Armenia, Chad, Eritrea, Guatemala, Mongolia and Saudi Arabia.

    “Closed countries are opening up. Savvy luxury agencies are making remote destinations accessible to travelers who don’t want to rough it or risk much,” read the magazine.

    It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan also topped Conde Nast Traveler’s list of best holiday destinations for 2020. Pakistan is undoubtedly full of natural beauty and its diverse culture attracts local as well as international tourists.

  • Another TikTok star died while making video on railway track

    Another TikTok star died while making video on railway track

    TikTok, a video-sharing social networking application used to create short lip-sync, comedy, and talent videos has taken another life.

    As per reports, young Tik Toker Sonu Singh was hit by a train from the back when he was shooting a TikTok video. The information was shared by Pakistani peace activist Radesh Singh Tony, whose cousin was the victim.
    Radesh Singh Tony took to twitter to share the sad incident stating that Sonu was wearing headphones while walking on the railway track when the crash happened.

    He also appealed to the youngsters not to make such dangerous videos and also advised parents to keep their children away from such apps.

  • Sharp increase in street crimes reported in Lahore

    Sharp increase in street crimes reported in Lahore

    Lahore witnessed a sharp increase in street crime as more than three dozen cases of robbery and theft were reported during the last 24 hours in several parts of the city.

    According to the reports, five houses were robbed while 15 citizens were looted in incidents of street crime. Prime Minister Imran Khan’s nephew Shershah Khan was also among those looted during a house robbery.

    While the city witnessed a surge in crime during the last one month, crimes were gradually increasing with every passing day which is evident from the fact that the criminals deprived families and citizens of valuables in 36 hits for 24 hours or so.

    The Dolphin Squad, the Police Response Unit and other units of the city police took least interest in their responsibilities because of a lack of resources including proper vehicles for patrolling.

    According to the FIR registered by Shershah, three unidentified armed men broke into his house at 3 am by scaling the boundary walls. He said his wife and daughter were alone at that time. The suspects held his wife hostage, looted an expensive mobile phone, eight gold bangles, cash and a pistol worth over Rs1.1 million and escaped the scene.

    It was further stated in the FIR that the criminals also forced his wife to issue a cheque of Rs3 million.

    In another case, three armed men went into the residence of Waqar Ahmed and robbed the valuables amounting to Rs2.1m.

    Similarly, thieves unlocked the house of Rashid Mahmood in Qureshi Mohallah and took away jewellery, cash and other valuables worth over Rs2.2m.

    Many such incidents were reported in the areas of Ghaziabad, Shahdara, Lower Mall, Gujjarpura, Badami Bagh, Sabzazar, Nawab Town, Garden Town, Nishtar Colony, Nawankot, Sanda etc.

  • PM Khan launches app for drug prevention

    PM Khan launches app for drug prevention

    Prime Minister Imran Khan launched an app for drug prevention. The “Zindagi” app has been introduced by the government to stop drug penetration in society.

    The federal government has launched this app to curb drug addiction in the country and to educate people about it. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the purpose of the “Zindagi” app is to build a drug-free society. The mobile app will have all the information on drug use and its repercussions.

    Meanwhile, watch what happens to the drugs that are seized by the Anti-Narcotics Force.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YtZmJs56Ok
  • Schools in Punjab to remain closed till January 12

    Schools in Punjab to remain closed till January 12

    Educational institutes across Punjab will now have longer vacations than planned. The Punjab education department extended the vacations on Monday.

    Schools and colleges were supposed to open on Monday, January 6, after winter holidays but the education department extended vacations due to the weather. They will now open on January 12.

    Education Minister Murad Raas confirmed that the extension was because of the cold weather.

    Earlier, Murad Raas has wished good luck to all the students and teachers for going to school on Monday.

  • Indian fishermen go back home with good memories of Malir Jail

    Indian fishermen go back home with good memories of Malir Jail

    The government of Pakistan freed 20 Indian fishermen as a sign of goodwill from the Malir District Prison. The fishermen have returned to their homeland with nothing but good memories from Pakistan.

    Indian fisherman Gir Somnath on his release from prison said,  “We were arrested at sea by the Pakistan Coast Guard for crossing over to Pakistan waters in November 2018. At the time we prepared ourselves for the worst. But our 14 months in jail has helped clear all misconceptions about this country we used to see as our enemy earlier.”

     “Whatever we used to hear in the news about Pakistan seemed like a piece of fiction while we were in prison here,” he added.

    Speaking further, the fisherman said, “We are taking back with us good memories of Malir jail. We never felt like we were in another country here. The jail staff was nice to us. They told us that they knew that we were here due to our ill fate. We were not real criminals so they were not treating us as such while providing us with all kinds of facilities.”

    The Indian fishermen, most of whom belong to the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, were handed over to the Edhi Foundation by the jail police. They boarded the train to Lahore from the Cantonment Railway Station.

    Meanwhile, 199 Indian prisoners including 189 fishermen and 10 civilians are still in jails in Pakistan.

  • The quest for the perfect French Toast in Lahore

    The quest for the perfect French Toast in Lahore

    Winters and brunches go hand in hand. And nothing better than French Toast for the perfect sweet ending to a satisfying, or not so satisfying brunch. While, most cafes in Lahore have french toasts on their menu, finding the perfect French toast in town was quite a feat and I had a go through a couple to find the one.

    Read on for a comparison of French Toasts available in Lahore.

    Urban Kitchen

    Urban Kitchen has French Toast available only on Sunday as part of their Sunday brunch which is a pity because they truly are delightful. The bread is delicious and I’d honestly just go back for that. And the fact that the toppings do not include Nutella is the cherry on top.

    Thanda Garam

    Thanda Garam knows how to do their french toast because the french toast they had were divine – the best out of the lot. They were crispy from the outside and fluffy from the inside. The cream that accompanied was so delectable that I had to stop myself from licking clean the plate. The only downside was that there was too much Nutella – but then again those who love Nutella will absolutely love this. I’d request the restaurant to make Nutella optional and add a jam option as well – Strawberry or Apple Jam with these french toast would be delightful.

    Jade

    As far as Nutella French Toast are concerned, Jade was the pioneer of these in the city. But over the years, I feel that Jade’s french toast have become boring as well as oily. They are often too crispy on the outside and not as well cooked from the inside. The bread is also pretty thick which is why I’ve stopped having french toast from Jade.

    Chaaye Khana

    Just like Jade, Chaaye Khana also used to do good french toast. But after trying Thanda Garam and Urban Kitchen, Chaaye Khana’s french toast began to taste mediocre – there is tooo much bread and nothing with it. No cream, jam or maple syrup which makes the french toast dry and boring.

    Sasha’s

    The first time I went to Sasha’s, I quite enjoyed their french toasts. But the successive visit wasn’t as good. The bread was extra caramelized which made it difficult to chew – it was like eating burnt toffee. Add to that, maple syrup and nutella. The end result wasn’t very pleasing and I never went back to Sasha’s.

    In short, Urban Kitchen and Thanda Garam do the best french toast in town.

  • Ali Sadpara becomes first Pakistani to summit Mont Blanc

    Ali Sadpara becomes first Pakistani to summit Mont Blanc

    Pakistani mountaineer Mohammad Ali Sadpara climbed the highest mountain in the Alps and deadliest in the world, Mont Blanc with two other hikers. 

    Mont Blanc rises 4,808 meters above sea level and is considered one of the deadliest peaks in the world. Muhammad Ali Sadpara has also climbed four of Pakistan’s five mountains above 8,000 meters high.

    Sadpara has climbed all five, 8,000-metre high peaks in Pakistan, including K2 (8,611m), Gasherbrum I (8,080m), Gasherbrum II (8,034m), Nanga Parbat (8,126m) and Broad Peak (8,051m).

    He is the first Pakistani to have climbed Nanga Parbat in the winter. He also climbed the 8,516-metre Lhotse peak and 8,485-metre Makalu peak in Nepal.

  • Coughing without covering your mouth can cost you your passport in Pakistan

    Coughing without covering your mouth can cost you your passport in Pakistan

     A Pakistani scientist was shocked when his passport was ripped by the immigration staff at the Multan airport over coughing without covering his mouth.

    The matter came to light when the victim Dr Faisal posted details of how the incident happened on social media websites to draw the attention of higher officials. Dr Faisal shared that the incident happened when he returned from Saudi Arabia after performing Umrah along with his family members. The immigration staff was angry when he had a fit of coughing and damaged his passport by ripping the visa portion and threw the passport in his face.

    He said he was unwell and couldn’t cover his mouth while coughing.

    As per reports, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has taken notice of the incident that took place last year on Dec 19. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) launched an investigation into the case and demanded footage of the Multan Airport to check the details of the incident.