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  • They’re coming for the dollars

    They’re coming for the dollars

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is expected to start raiding residential premises in order to recover undeclared dollars from people’s homes.

    As per details, the process will begin once the Parliament approves the Finance Bill 2019. The bill has introduced a provision that allows the FBR to conduct raids on residential premises “where there is reliable information of undeclared gold, bearer security, or foreign currency and confiscate the same.”

    The FBR says that people have stashed dollars and other foreign currencies in their homes and have no explanation as to where they came from or how they acquired them. The new Finance Bill 2019 would allow the board to raid such premises and recover the undeclared money.

  • Fact-check: Will your electricity bill cost you more between 7 pm to 11 pm?

    Fact-check: Will your electricity bill cost you more between 7 pm to 11 pm?

    We all get messages that go viral on WhatsApp and most of us do not believe them or we simply ignore them because that is the best thing to do because they do not have any authentic source. The Current just fact-checked one of such text messages.

    The message currently appearing on our phones read:

    Many of us did not consider this and some of us must have thought to block that person who sent this. BUT THIS IS CORRECT. Time to unblock that guy.

    The Peak hours from June to August are from 7pm to 11pm.

    It is on the official websites of Lesco and K-electric. You can find peak and off-peak hours for different times and months. Here are the websites:

    http://www.lesco.gov.pk/3000063

    https://www.ke.com.pk/customer-services/tariff-structure/

    You can not only check the peak and peak off hours at the official website of Lesco but also you can estimate your bill. Isn’t that amazing? You have to write units consumed during off-peak and peak hours. phase type, number of TV sets, arrears (if any). Fill all the columns and make an estimate of your bill.

  • Get glowing with these DIY seasonal fruit masks

    Get glowing with these DIY seasonal fruit masks

    Ladies, it’s Sunday and we should all be unwinding after a long week. Pamper yourself with these amazing face masks and get super glowy and healthy skin. Here are a few DIY face masks that you can easily make at home.

    Make sure you wear an old T-shirt or an apron to prevent the face mask from dripping onto your clothes and apply the face masks over your bathroom sink to avoid making a mess on the floor. Oh and don’t forget to light some candles for the perfect relaxing experience.

    1.    Mango and Gram Flour (Besan) face mask:

    You’ll need:

    4 tbsp mango pulp

    2 tbsp gram flour (Besan)

    1 tsp honey

    1 tsp yogurt

    How to make?

    Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Make a thick paste and use your fingers to spread it on your face. Leave it on to dry and then wash with cold water.

    Gram flour (besan) is very good for exfoliation and it also helps in tan removal. Yogurt can help in lightening dark spots and honey keeps the skin hydrated.

    2. Mango and egg white:

    You’ll need:

    2 tbsp mango pulp

    1 egg white

    How to make?

    Whisk the egg white well and add the mango pulp to it. Blend well and make a smooth paste.

    Apply the face pack. Let it dry for 20-30 minutes. Wash with cold water.

    Egg white makes the skin tight and tones the skin. This prevents wrinkles and other signs of aging. Meanwhile, the mango pulp prevents drying.

    If you are not in a mood to make a face pack. You can rub mango slice all over your face. That also does wonders.

    3. Apricot Mask:

    You’ll need:

    3-4 apricots

    1 tbsp oatmeal (ground)

    2 tbsp of yogurt

    How to make?

    Wash and remove the pits of the apricots and grind them. Mix apricot puree, oatmeal, and yogurt.

    Apply it to the face. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.

    Apricot removes blackheads and helps in improving skin elasticity. It acts as a natural moisturizer. It will help in reducing skin blemishes and improving skin tone.

    4. Peach, Lemon Juice And Rose Water

    You’ll need:

    1/2 Peach

    1 teaspoon lemon juice

    1 tbsp Rose Water

    How to make?

    Mash the peach with juice. Add lemon and rose water to mix the ingredients.

    Mash well and apply on your face. Let it air dry for 25 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water.

    Mixing peach with lemon juice and rose water adds a glow to the face, clears skin from impurities and prevents the formation of acne and pimples.

    5. Papaya Cucumber Banana Face Mask

    For a soothing and refreshing feeling, use this papaya, cucumber, and banana face mask.

    You’ll need:

    1/4 ripe papaya

    1/4 cucumber

    1/2 banana

    How to make?

    Peel and blend all ingredients in a blender until you get a smooth puree.

    Apply mixture onto your face and let it dry for about 15 minutes. Wash the mask with lukewarm water. Pat your face dry with a clean towel.

    Papaya is good for reducing pigmentation, cucumber soothes sunburned skin, and banana will hydrate and soften rough skin.

  • Here’s why #BoycottAriel is trending on Twitter

    Here’s why #BoycottAriel is trending on Twitter

    After Careem, washing powder brand Ariel has now come under fire for its latest advertisement.

    The ad which features the captain of Pakistan’s national women’s cricket team Bismah Maroof says encourages women to break away from ghar ki “chaar deewari.”

    Pakistanis are of the view that the ad is propagating anti-Islamic views which is why it should be banned and that Pemra should take strict action against it.

    https://twitter.com/Flowercollecto/status/1142290624252731393
    https://twitter.com/abbas_layaq/status/1142321554417696769

    Some people thought that Ariel had a hidden agenda.

    https://twitter.com/Candlee_light/status/1141751520679084032
    https://twitter.com/SabaKhan18sabs/status/1142253901443469314

    Appeals to Prime Minister Imran Khan were made.

    https://twitter.com/Kamrankkj1/status/1142295542443184129

    On the flip, there were some people who called out this trend.

    Ariel Pakistan has apparently taken down the advert. But they have not made an official statement regarding this.

  • Seasonal fruits of summer

  • Here’s why you should do yoga daily

    Here’s why you should do yoga daily

    In recent years, yoga has become a very popular form of exercise mostly because of the mental health benefits it has to offer. According to AFP, up to 300 million practise it regularly. Celebrities, especially across the border swear by it for a healthy mind and body.

    Yoga has several benefits and recent studies have proven that it can drastically improve your mood and wellbeing, even if you do it for a few minutes every day. You can incorporate the activity into your routine at any time of the day, though morning is the ideal time to do it. Youtube has several videos on how to do yoga and you can pick any one of them to do.

    Here are some of the benefits:

    • It calms the mind
    • It improves strength, flexibility and posture – Yoga strengthens the arms, shoulders, abs and legs and tones the muscles. Over time, your body will become more flexible. Yoga will also help improve your posture and alleviate any pain caused by bad postures.
    • It boosts energy levels – Even a few minutes of yoga can make a noticeable difference in your energy levels and help you feel fresh even during a busy day.
    • It helps lose weight – Power yoga and hot yoga will help you burn fat. However, a daily yoga practice, even with gentle poses, can also positively impact your metabolic system and restore hormonal balance, which will lead to weight loss.
    • It reduces stress and anxiety. Breathing exercises can help calm down your nerves.

    What is yoga?

    Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice originating in India. The word derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolising the union of body and consciousness.

    Among the more unusual forms that have sprung up are “hoga” (yoga on a horse), “noga” (nude yoga), “doga” (yoga with a dog), and Harry Potter yoga complete with a “Downward Dumbledore”.

  • On Benazir Bhutto’s birthday, here are her favourite things

    On Benazir Bhutto’s birthday, here are her favourite things

    June 21 marks Pakistan, and the Muslim world’s first female Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s birthday. She would have been 66 today.

    The Current got in touch with those close to Benazir and asked them what the former PM would have liked as a present.

    Most of them told us that Benazir had a sweet tooth and loved chocolates with nuts so that would have been the ideal gift. She was also very fond of ice-cream with caramel.

    Apart from that cotton shalwar suits would have also been a great gift for Benazir, who we all know had a strong fashion sense.

    Reading was one of her favourite past times and she would regularly read books on current international politics. Books would have also been an ideal gift for her.

    All in all, books, chocolates and a shalwar suit are the three things BB would have liked as a present. Simple.

  • Kabhi masjid say jootay chori huay hain?

  • Sindh Food Authority shuts down PPP’s favourite food outlet in Larkana

    Sindh Food Authority shuts down PPP’s favourite food outlet in Larkana

    Officials of the Sindh Food Authority (SFA) sealed the Larkana branch of KFC which was the Pakistan Peoples Party’s favourite food spot in Larkana. According to The Current’s sources, officials of the PPP including Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari used to regularly eat food from there during the 2018 General Elections campaign.

    As per details, the branch was sealed because it was providing unhygienic and substandard food to its customers. The authority’s food safety officer (FSO) Mehboob Ali Bhatti, while speaking to the media said that the outlet was previously given a warning and a fine of 100,000 rupees was imposed on them but they paid no heed to it. However, when the SFA team reached to seal the outlet, the restaurant’s manager and staff put up resistance due to which an employee was taken into custody.

  • Mango season is here. How well do you know the ‘king of fruits’?

    What’s the best thing about summer? Definitely, mangoes! Juicy, sweet and yummy, this king of fruits is most looked forward to. Make smoothies, salads or chutneys, use them in a pickle or simply eat their slices. Mangoes are yummy and amazingly healthy for all of us. Here is the tip to know if a mango is ripe and sweet.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4FUtwbRbfU