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  • Survivor of brutal stabbing, Khadija Siddiqi, completes bar degree

    Survivor of brutal stabbing, Khadija Siddiqi, completes bar degree

    The girl who did not give up is now officially a barrister.

    Khadija Siddiqi, who was stabbed 23 times in broad daylight in Lahore by her class fellow Shah Hussain, broke all barriers when she consistently fought her case and emerged successful in proving the culprit guilty.

    And now Khadija has another feather in her cap. She just completed her bar degree from the City Law School of London with exceptional grades.

    Though Khadija began her fight for justice alone, her campaign gained momentum and media coverage when civil society and activists like Hassan Niazi and Jibran Nasir came forward to support her.

    Khadija completed her Law degree from the Blackstone School of Law (University of London) and went to study in the UK in September 2018. On 22nd January 2019 whilst sitting for her bar exams, she returned to Pakistan for her final hearing in the Supreme Court, which gave the decision in her favour.

  • Peshawar barber sets up shop in BRT underpass

    Peshawar barber sets up shop in BRT underpass

    The fate of Peshawar’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) continues to be undecided as the KP provincial government tries to iron out the various setbacks in its completion.

    As a result, the already standing structures have been left desolate with no security keeping an eye on them. A poor man saw this an opportunity and set up a barbershop in the Hashnagri underpass which is used by locals to cross the road.

    The shop, which consists of a few chairs and a mirror, has gained popularity on social media and the city and is being visited by many.

    The BRT authorities have not reacted to the barbershop yet.

    Meanwhile, more than a year has passed since the initial launch date of the much-awaited service. Launched with the Asian Development Bank’s assistance, the project had been announced by then Chief Minister Pervez Khattak who had said that the 26 km long project would be completed by April 2018. However, to date the project appears to be nowhere near completion.

  • What do people think about Yasir Hussain’s public proposal to IqraAziz?

    What do people think about Yasir Hussain’s public proposal to IqraAziz?

  • Four monkeys create havoc in Rawalpindi

    Four monkeys create havoc in Rawalpindi

    Four wild monkeys have sent waves of fear and panic among residents of Rawalpindi as they attack cows and chickens and injure them in the Rata Amral neighbourhood of the city.

    According to residents, the monkeys climbed the mobile tower in the area and would jump onto the roofs of houses and attack their domestic animals. As a result, parents in the locality are also fearful of letting their children go out onto the streets fearing an attack.

    Rescue 1122 officials said that they are working to catch the monkeys but have been unable to. They added that they’ve reached out to the local wildlife department for assistance.

    Last year, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) had blamed monkeys for damaging street lights in Islamabad.

  • Plan your weekend retreat in the Galiyats

    Plan your weekend retreat in the Galiyats

    Is the summer heat getting to you or your work stressing you out? If the answer is yes, then it might be time for a short vacay. And where better to go than Pakistan’s infamous galiyat. After all, it also Prime Minister Imran Khan’s favourite mini vacation spot. According to recent reports, the PM had gone for a short trip just last weekend.

    Here are a list of hotels and guest houses where you can stay if you’re planning to head North this weekend.

    Note: All the prices are for one room that can be availed by two adults and for one night stay.

    Nathia Hills Hotel

    Price: 9000/night

    Location: Nathia Gali

    Rooms left: 2

    Rating: N/A

    PC Bhurban

    Price: 18,000/night (Breakfast included)

    Location: 2 miles away from Nathia Gali

    Rooms left: 1

    Rating/Review: 4.0 – Very good

    PC Bhurban

    The Grand@ Gharial   

    Price: Rs 6000/night

    Rooms left: 2

    Location: 4 miles away from Nathia Gali

    Ratings/Reviews: N/A

    Hotel One

    Price: Rs 10,000 (Breakfast included)

    Rooms left: 7

    Location: 7 miles from Nathia Gali

    Rating/Review: 4.0 – Very good

    Shangrila Hotel and Resort:

    Price: Rs 1,350 (Breakfast included)

    Rooms left: 5

    Location: 8 miles away from Nathia Gali

    Ratings/Reviews: 3.5 – Good

  • Rawalpindi traffic wardens directed to remove games from mobile phones

    Rawalpindi traffic wardens directed to remove games from mobile phones

    After receiving complaints about traffic wardens playing mobile games on duty, city police officer (CPO) Muhammad Faisal Rana instructed the chief traffic officer (CTO) to make sure that traffic wardens do not have games on their phones during duty hours.

    CPO Rana, in this regard, also warned that he will be conducting surprise visits to check if the traffic wardens are performing their duties properly. He added that if they’re found being negligent, they will face departmental action.

    Moreso, CPO Rana asserted that aerial firing is banned on wedding ceremonies and other events and if anyone violates this rule, the police have the authority to register a case against those involved.

  • Totkay to get rid of lizards

    Totkay to get rid of lizards

    It’s that time of year. When lizards scutter across the wall while bolder ones crawl on the floor making us jump and scream when step near them. After a few months of no lizards staring at us from the walls, they’re back. Though nothing really seems to work into getting rid of them, these totkay might be a little effective to keep them away.

    Peacock Feathers

    This is one of the easiest hacks to make the lizards stay away. The theory behind this is that the lizards see the feathers and think a predator is around. Does it work? Can’t be sure but it sure is reassuring.

    Onions

    Lizards can apparently not tolerate the strong smell of onions. At least that what the Internet says. Trying this one out asap.

    Ice Cold Water

    Ice cold water makes lizards stiff for some time. So get rid of them by first freezing them first and then getting someone to throw them out of the house.

    Garlic

    Garlic has a strong pungent smell that lizards hate and cannot stand. Looks like lizards have a strong sense of smell and hate bad ones.

    Eggshells

    The eggshells hack have been passed on as a tried and tested hack to make lizards stay away. We’ve tried it and can say that lizards didn’t come back for a few days.

    If you have tried any of these totkay and they actually work, do let us know.

  • UET bans social media on campus

    UET bans social media on campus

    When Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp all were down earlier this week, we all panicked slightly and wondered to do with all the free time. Because let us admit, social media is a very important part of our lives. But imagine having to do without it for long periods of time and having to use emails for communication.

    Students of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) might have the answer to that as the university has banned the use of social media on campus, as well as the hostels. As per reports, students will no longer be allowed to use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube or WhatsApp. They will only be permitted to use those social media pages that have been approved by the Vice Chancellor. Official Facebook pages of university societies have also been instructed to shut down.

    Negative comments on any UET page will also be checked and action taken. Students who continue to use social media will be investigated under the Pakistan Cyber Law 2016.

    This is not the first time the UET management has taken such actions. Previously, UET made it compulsory for female students to wear a scarf or dupatta while imposing a ban on sleeveless shirts and capri pants. For male students, wearing shalwar kameez on Fridays was made compulsory.

  • Lahore High Court bans promotional texts to telecom customers

    Lahore High Court bans promotional texts to telecom customers

    The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to take action on complaints against unwarranted promotional text messages and calls to telecom customers.

    Hearing a citizen’s petition questioning business promotions by different companies on Friday, Justice Shahid Jamil Khan observed that mobile phone users frequently complained about receiving text messages from water tank cleaning service providers.

    The PTA representative stated that there was no mechanism to control such text messages being received on a daily basis. However, the judge said that the authority could take action against mobile numbers used for sending these unnecessary promotions.

    The petitioner’s lawyer, on the other hand, demanded that PTA being a regulatory body be ordered to ban such promotional activities on phones.

    The hearing was then adjourned till July 19 and the judge hinted at summoning the PTA chief if an action was not taken on complaints against unwanted text messages and calls.

  • Italian Express: the perfect Lahori comfort food

    Italian Express: the perfect Lahori comfort food

    The golden rule of parenting is: ‘Don’t make plans to go anywhere if you have a baby.’ Because chances are that you will either end up not going or you will regret it.

    That said, there’s something comforting about not being able to go out for a fancy dinner or having to dress up and being stuck at home with a baby who refuses to sleep. In short, plans ruined, clothes changed, makeup wiped off and food delivery options decided.

    It is also strange that the minute food is ordered, and a show to binge watch is decided, the baby decides to pass out and sleep like it’s the best sleep of their lives.

    Italian Express in Lahore, is the perfect Lahori comfort food. I specifically add the word Lahori to this because if there is one thing I have learnt about the Lahori palette is that they like their pasta terribly overcooked and super duper saucy.

    Italian Express is a small joint, which started off as a delivery service before turning into a small restaurant. The manager, who is an amicable and lovely fellow, recommended the pasta, which tasted more like Maggie noodles. Don’t get me wrong here. I do appreciate a bad pasta sloshed with Sriracha which hits the spot and Italian Express is terribly good at being bad comfort food.

    On the other hand, their pizza is the food of memories, with the taste of the 90s and notes of Ginos. Something a reviewer on their Facebook page doesn’t get. The user had lamented: “I ordered special thin crust pizza for the very first and the last time…the sauce was way too tangy, poor quality cheese and that too with extra mixing of cheddar very less topping and overly cooked tortilla base with too much oil like a paratha…guys do you even know how to make pizza. Pathetic.”

    Though the reviewer gave them no stars, he obviously didn’t understand how most Pakistanis crave the cheddar mozzarella pizza – the Kings and Queens of Karachi, The Uno of Lahore – the tangy sauce, which is a little ketchupy and of course, the thin crust that is soggy with crispy ends.

    It’s what reminds us of our childhood. Waiting outside pizza places, kids piled in a car, parents waiting, taking the pizza home in piping hot boxes and salivating at the thought of getting that first slice. Its bad pizza but it’s just so good because it transports you back to a time you fondly miss and rarely have the time to remember.

    So as you sit on your bed, eating your pizza in your pjs, watching a subtitled version of Netflix’s Money Heist, it’s the closest you get to a perfect night in. And munching down on memories, you look at that sleeping child and hope you can give her food that gives you the same kind of terrible tasting comfort.