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  • What does your Eidi say about you

    What does your Eidi say about you

    We all agree that the best part of Eid is eidi. And food. But mostly eidi. The amount of eidi you receive every year depends on various factors jaisay keh as your age, marital status and placement in the family. Here’s how your eidi defines you.

    > Rs 10,000

    If you receive more than 10,000 rupees on Eid, it means that you’re the youngest, and cutest in your family. Everyone likes to pull your cheeks and tease you. And while you hate that, you only tolerate it for all the monies that come in after all the drama is over.

    Rs 6,000 – 10,000

    You’re an unmarried person between the age of 21 and 26. Practically everyone in the family wants you to get married aur iss baat per taanay bhi bohat parhtay hain but you bear it all because those taanas are followed by some eidi. Ab paison kay liye thora bohat bardasht toh karna parta hai.

    Rs 4,000 – 6,000

    You’ve recently gotten married or have a new job so you get a meagerly 500 cause tumhain Eidi ki kya zarurat.

    Rs 1,000 – 4,000

    If you get this much eidi, you are above the age of 30 and possibly jobless or unmarried or you have children. If its the former, then your eidi is definitely sympathy eidi. And if its the latter, you will have to return the eidi to other people’s children which will only leave you in loss. Its a lose-lose situation.

    < Rs 1,000

    You stayed home and slept the entire day and then stole eidi from someone, such as your younger siblings.

  • Theresa May accused of sexism over gift given to Melania Trump

    Theresa May accused of sexism over gift given to Melania Trump

    All eyes are on the Trumps as they currently tour the United Kingdom. Ever since they landed on Monday afternoon, they’ve been engaged with the Royals. While Trump has back to back meetings today, his wife, Melania Trump will be having a tea with Britain’s outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May’s husband.

    However, the residents of 10 Downing Street are facing accusations of “lazy sexism” for their choice of gifts. While Donald Trump received a historical artefact recalling the Second World War alliance of their nations, his wife Melania received a tea set from the Prime Minister.

    Trump’s gift was a framed typescript draft of the Atlantic Charter agreed by their predecessors, President Franklin Roosevelt and Sir Winston Churchill, in 1941. The president is a great admirer of Churchill and moved a bust of the wartime leader back into the Oval Office as one of his first actions on entering the White House.

    Meanwhile, Melania received a bespoke No 10 tea set, created by British designer Emma Bridgewater. The Prime Minister’s spokesperson said that both gifts had been carefully chosen and the tea set was “a memento of a visit to No 10 as part of what we hope will be a successful state visit”.

    Melania’s choice of present did not sit down well with the public who described the tea-set as “patronising” and that it “portrayed an outdated view of gender roles.” They called out Theresa May for her “outdated belief that there are ‘boys roles’ and ‘girls roles’.”

    Some even joked that “Melania is married to one of the most divisive and unpleasant men in modern history – so at the very least she will need something stronger than tea.”

  • Want to impress your Khalas and Phuphos?

    Eid and dawats go hand in hand, especially considering the festivities of Eid would mean nothing if not for family gatherings. This Eid, TheCurrent helps you set up your Eid table so you can impress all your Phuppos, Khalas and Chachis.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dU2VaKkFpE
  • Bye Bye Apple iTunes

    Bye Bye Apple iTunes

    Apple has officially decided to discontinue its iTunes music service and offer three separate applications for music, television, and podcasts.

    One of the biggest questions that longtime users of iTunes have is “What would happen for your existing music”

    During the announcement for the new macOS Catalina operating system that revealed the separate apps, it was revealed that Apple doesn’t intend to let the back catalogs of their users disappear.

    Technology and Telco editor at Finder, Alex Kidman said,

    “That’s data that Apple already makes available to your existing iOS devices, and there’s no real reason to think that it won’t take this approach with split apps under MacOS. If you’ve got content purchased through Apple, it’ll still be on record with them and should be accessible on compatible devices. For PC users, we’ll have to wait and see what Apple’s replacements will be, but again, it’s not like Apple wants to lose consumers who have Apple Music subscriptions, or those who buy or rent movies or TV shows through Apple. That’s still a lucrative revenue source for them.”

  • Last minute Eid outfits

    Last minute Eid outfits

    Eid is just two days away which means that you barely have a few hours to be ready for the festivities. In case you haven’t gotten a chance to put together your Eid clothes, here are five places, other than Khaadi, Nishat, Al-Karam, Limelight and Sapphire, that you can get your Eid outfit from.

    Amna Chaudhry

    This Karachi-based designer has simple yet elegant outfits. If you’re looking for something other than lawn to wear this Eid, Amna is your best bet.

    P.s. She’s a personal favourite of Mahira Khan.

    Price: Rs 8,000-30,000

    Anum Jung

    Sanam Jung’s sister, Amna Jung’s collection is basic and smart. Plus it’s affordable as well.

    Price – Rs 2,850 – 9050

    • Rs 3600
    • Rs 7500

    Mahnoor Iqbal

    Mahnoor Iqbal’s chicken shirts have taken Lahore by storm. The colours, the cuts and the finish is perfect for Eid.

    Price – 12,000 – 25,000

    Rema Clothing

    Rema’s Eid collection, though on the pricier side, are stylish and fancy – the are sort of clothes you can wear to Eid dinners. –

    Price – Rs 9800 – 17,500

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    Image Fabrics has a great variety of summery, breezy outfits which given the heat are going to be your go-to this Eid.

    Price: Rs 2300 -6000

    Sana Safinaz

    Though mainstream, Sana Safinaz have a nice range of trendy kurtas which are smart yet casual. Plus a lot of their items are on sale.

    Price: Rs 2000 – 16,000

  • Give back this Eid

    Give back this Eid

    Eid-ul-Fitr is all about celebrations and being with your loved ones. But in midst of all the excitement, we often overlook those who are not as fortunate as us and those who are unable to celebrate the festivities with their loved ones.

    How about you celebrate Eid this year differently by spending time with patients at hospitals or the elderly at old homes and make someone’s day extra special? You can take some gifts with you such as clothes, candies, chocolates or flowers to spread the spirit of Eid and happy vibes. If nothing else, your time and attention are more than enough to bring a smile to someone’s face.

    The Current put together a list of places where you can go and give back to the community this Eid.

    Karachi

    Bint-e-Fatima Old Home (Trust) is a non-profit organisation providing shelter to senior citizens and Gender Base Violence Survivors (women with accompanied children and girls). The organisation is registered with the government of Pakistan. You can make their Eid day special by visiting them, applying mehndi and eating sheer khurma together.

    Dar ul Sakun in Karachi is a home for physically and mentally challenged person. It has three branches across Karachi and you can visit any one of them this Eid.

    Lahore

    Eid is often more fun for kids than adults. But what about those kids who are unable to enjoy the spirit of Eid? Lahoris this eid, you can go to the SOS Village or Children’s Hospital along with some gifts to cheer up cute little toddlers and teens. It’ll be a lot of fun if you turn up as a desi Santa.

    Another place you can go to in Lahore is Old Age Happy Home which is a shelter for senior citizens. You’re bound to come out with more knowledge after spending time with them.

    Islamabad

    The Umeed-e-Noor centre is Islamabad houses special children, particularly those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. You can take some balloons and toys for these children and play games with them on Eid to cheer them up and bring a smile to their faces.

    Street Children

    As sad as it is, street children are often neglected which leaves them with few means of survival. So if you don’t know of any organisation in your area where you can go, you can always head out to the slums and spread some joy. These children deserve our time, attention and care. After all this Eid is called the Meethi Eid.

    Panah Gahs

    The Panah Gahs set up on the orders of Prime Minister Imran Khan in various cities of the country are a great place to go to to spread the spirit of Eid. You can head out to one of the panah gahs with some dessert like sheer khurma or sawaiyan and spread the meetha.ha

    P.s. It is advised to call all these before hand and let the management know that you will be coming. That will make the process easy for both you and those who manage these places.

  • Pakistan’s Offbeat Tourist Spots

    Pakistan’s Offbeat Tourist Spots

  • The road less travelled – Pakistan’s offbeat tourist locations

    The road less travelled – Pakistan’s offbeat tourist locations

    Can’t figure out where to spend your summer break this year? Been to all the popular tourist spots? We have you covered. Take a break from your regular routine and plan a trip to one of these offbeat places in Pakistan:

    Kumrat Valley

    Naran, Kaghan aur Hunza toh sab hee jaatay hain garmion ki chution main. But if you truly want to enjoy natural beauty, Kumrat Valley is the place to go. This area is not as well known as the rest which means it is still untouched. The location is perfect for those who don’t like the rush. Visit this place before its natural beauty is replaced by architectural infrastructure.

    Gorakh Hill Station

    Also known as the ‘Murree of Sindh’, the Gorakh Hills are magical. The best part is that the holiday destination is relatively inexpensive. It’s best to go there with company, unless you’re a loner, as there is not much to do there except enjoy the sunset and sunrise and camp out in the open with a bonfire.

    Astola Island

    Everyone is familiar with the beauty of Pakistan’s northern areas, but a few have taken the time to discover the mesmerizing charm of the country’s coastal south. Clear blue water and white sandy beaches, what’s Maldives?

    Kanhatti Gardens

    Soon Valley is a breathtaking vista of natural beauty comprising of lakes and springs, lush green fields and gardens. Though many people visit Soon Valley, they often miss out the Kanhatti Gardens.

    Kanhatti Garden’s name is derived from ‘Kanhat’, a special rock found at natural water spring. Visit the Soon Valley and Kanhatti Gardens this summer and enjoy eating fresh almonds, apricots and pineapples there.

    Rama Meadows

    If you ever happen to find yourself in surrounded by clear, ice-cold water flowing in streams, sheep and cows grazing in peace and pine trees all around, then you are probably in Rama Meadows. Rama is located on the foothills of Nanga Parbat and no picture can do justice to the beauty of the place.  

    Take a virtual tour of these places by watching the video below and then make your decision.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UKSMMmCeUI
  • Uber will start deactivating riders with low ratings

    Uber will start deactivating riders with low ratings

    Uber announced that it will be deactivating those riders that are constantly receiving bad reviews from the drivers and consequently have received an overall below average rating.

    Riders may lose access to Uber if they develop a significantly below average rating. Initially, the company will notify the rider when its rating starts to dip. The company will send tips on how to get their rating back-up such as speaking politely to the driver, not asking the driver to speed up or not leaving the trash in the car.

    Drivers with the help of the feature would choose from a list of reasons such as

    Wait time

    Patience

    Number of riders

    Attitude

     Wanted new route or any other.

     If a rider got the same “tag” twice within a span of 30 days, a notification would appear when they open the Uber app to let them know that their behavior is affecting their rating.

    According to Uber’s head of safety brand and initiatives, Kate Parker:

    “Respect is a two-way street, and so is accountability. Drivers have long been expected to meet a minimum rating threshold. While we expect only a small number of riders to ultimately be impacted by ratings-based deactivations, it’s the right thing to do.”

    Uber has always emphasized both the riders and drivers to follow its community guidelines. With the new change now set to take place, things will even out for both of the sides and will encourage everyone to behave in the right manner.

  • Celeb inspired EID Shopping

    Celeb inspired EID Shopping