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  • Eid ul Azha: 5 things that can only happen in Pakistan

    Eid ul Azha: 5 things that can only happen in Pakistan

    Eid is just around the corner and we as Pakistanis see a lot of interesting things that probably only happen in our country. These things enhance the spirit of Eid and give us something to smile about.

    From our roofs to our plates

    Crane lifting the cattle from the rooftops have become a common sight in Karachi. Amused pedestrians stand on the sides and enjoy watching the cows and goats being lifted from the roofs to the grounds.

    Animal service stations

    Have you ever thought of taking your Qurbani animal to a service station? If not, then you should now start planning to go to the service station where your animal will get a shower for as less as Rs 100.

    Runaway animal

    Oh, this one is the most interesting. We all are united when it comes to catching the runaway animal. If (God forbid) your animal runs away, then everyone’s got your back – from your neighbours to random people on the street – everyone will drop what they are doing and run after the animal and join your struggle to catch it.

    Bakra on bike

    This is the most common. We all have seen this somewhere while on road. People taking their sacrificial goat or sheep on their bike with one person accompanying it on the back seat.

    Meet Trump at the cattle market

    You can see this only in Pakistan that animals are named after political leaders. And the cattle owners proudly introduce them with their interesting names.

  • Be glam yet minimal this Eid

    Be glam yet minimal this Eid

    If the weather continues to be like this on Eid ul Azha, then we’ve just about had it. It is so unbelievably hot and humid that the thought of dressing up and putting on makeup is enough to send a shudder down your spine.

    One way you can beat the heat and look glam at the same time is to wear bright, light, flowy clothes and dress them up with bright lipstick and statement jewellery. Like Zara Noor Abbas or Mahira Khan.

    In case you don’t know what to get and where to get it from, we have you covered. Here are four beautiful earrings by talented Pakistani jewellery designers which you can get your hands on for this Eid and all the Eids to come.

    Amber Sami

    Lotus on a Moon by Amber Sami are simply gorgeous!

    We love a traditional look on Eid day. These beautiful, classy and traditional earrings will go with a lot of outfits and stand out. To make your look even more traditional, wear the matching teeka from the same collection.

    • Teeka

    Rema Luxe

    Retrato by Rema Luxe are very classy and will go with almost all joras. Made of polished metal and organic form, the ear studs sit flawlessly over the ears. The two tones of this exquisite piece make it perfect for literally every occasion.

    Esfir Jewels

    The Cuckoo Clock earrings by Esfir are so colourful and bright that they are bound to brighten up your day too. The quirky clock with a suspended hand-painted bird and detailed carvings topped off with a baroque pearl is very unique.

    Zohra Rahman

    The sterling silver Betel earrings by Zohra Rehman are very modern and will definitely add glamour to your Eid look.

  • Pakistan Army appoints first-ever Hindu as Major

    Pakistan Army appoints first-ever Hindu as Major

    The white part of our flag represents the minorities in our country and show how integral they are for the country.

    After 2000, Hindus were allowed to join the Pakistan Army, Pakistan has yet again set another example by appointing it’s first-ever Hindu major in its history.

    Dr Kelash Garvada is the first-ever Hindu Major in the Ministry of Defence.

    Dr Garvada has earned this position by his sheer hard work and efforts. An MBBS from LUHMS in Hyderabad, the newly appointed Major has also won multiple awards for his contributions, including the Tamgha-e-Difa, Tamgha-e-Baqa, and Tamgha-e-Azam.

    Dr Kelash is very proud of his country and pins a Pakistani flag on his army uniform.

  • #RedForKashmir: Social media goes red in solidarity with Indian occupied Kashmir

    #RedForKashmir: Social media goes red in solidarity with Indian occupied Kashmir

    After the Indian government scrapped the Article 370 of the constitution which allowed Indian occupied Kashmir to have special status.

     By eliminating Article 370 of the constitution, people from the rest of India will have the right to get property in occupied Kashmir and settle there permanently. This is seen as an attempt to dilute the demographics of  Indian occupied Kashmir.

      Thousands have taken to social media to show their support and stand with the citizens of the disputed valley. This action of the Modi-led BJP government was widely condemned by social media users from across the globe.

    A large number of social media users are changing their profile pictures to red and using hashtags like #RedForKashmir, #BleedForKashmir, #StandWithKashmir, and #Kashmirunderthreat to express solidarity with Kashmiris.

    https://twitter.com/youdawood/status/1158146341371076613
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  • Islamabad Zoo’s brown bear on the road to recovery

    Islamabad Zoo’s brown bear on the road to recovery

    After the condition of the Himalayan Brown Bear in Islamabad Zoo sparked national outrage, efforts were made by the government and the Ministry of Climate Change to assess the bear’s condition and nurse it back to health.

    And it appears that the outrage and protests were all for good reason because latest reports suggest that the bear has been operated upon and is on the road to recovery. According to a Facebook page, Friends of Islamabad Zoo, a surgery was performed on the brown bear a few days ago by Islamabad’s renowned veterinarian Dr Faisal Khan in consultation with Dr Bilal Khilji, Assistant Director and Veterinarian for the Zoo. The page also shared that the animal will soon return to its enclosure in a few days.

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    The public outrage also resulted in the matter of the zoo’s management being resolved. In compliance with the Islamabad High Court order, the authorised officer from Ministry Of Climate Change visited the Islamabad Zoo and notified the new zoo director Mr Altaf Khuro (Director, Zoological Survey Of Pakistan) to take over management and evaluate the status of each animal, their health, food, hygiene of enclosures and general cleanliness of the zoo.

    https://www.facebook.com/iwmb.org.pk/photos/a.317959482021337/645476579269624/?type=3&__tn__=-R

    It is pertinent to mention here that there is an ongoing tussle between the Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation and the Ministry of Climate Change over the management of the zoo. After a petition was filed in the Islamabad High Court against the zoo’s management, the court had handed over management of the city’s zoo to the climate change ministry till August 29. However, the director of Marghazar Zoo is resisting the transfer and is not cooperative. He locked the gates when officials of climate change ministry went to take over control of the zoo.

    Meanwhile, the zoo has also been declared a plastic-free zone and efforts were made to free the zoo from plastic.

  • Tour de Hajj: A group of cyclists reach Makkah from London

    Tour de Hajj: A group of cyclists reach Makkah from London

    After cycling 4,000 miles through 17 countries for 60 days, the Tour De Hajj team arrived in Saudi Arabia from London on Saturday. The group of cyclists travelling for Hajj received a hearty welcome upon their arrival in Medina.

    Announcing the completion of their mission, the team shared an emotional video of themselves on social media.

    They added, “Hajj begins next week and we touched down Masjid Nabawi just after the Maghreb! The hospitality we received today was incredible. Huge thanks to the Saudi Ministry for looking after us.”

    People admired and we in awe of the dedication of the cyclists and wished the team all the very best.

    The Tour De Hajj (TDH) challenge for Penny Appeal from London to Makkah was hoping to raise tens of thousands for charity. The money collected will fund a model village consisting of schools, places of worship and a water well in four countries – Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Uganda.

  • Petition to ban Tik Tok filed in Lahore High Court

    Petition to ban Tik Tok filed in Lahore High Court

    We all know one or two friends in our social circle who make videos on Tik Tok or we enjoy watching Tik Tok videos for some entertainment and time pass. But now we may not watch those videos as a petition to ban youngsters’ popular mobile app Tik Tok has been filed in Lahore High Court.

    As per details, petitioner Advocate Nadeem Sarwar said that Tik Tok was spoiling the young generation as they were wasting their time in making the videos.  The app was promoting vulgarity and giving rise to blackmailing and harassment in society.

    The federal government, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) were made parties to the petition calling for a ban on the Tik Tok.

    The petition requested the court to instruct the PTA to ban Tik Tok in the country The court should stop the PEMRA from airing Tik Tok videos, the petition read.

  • Eid Collections: Which ones take the lead?

    Eid Collections: Which ones take the lead?

    Eid ul Azha is just around the corner and everyone is gearing up for the four days of festivities. Which means that us ladies will be needing plenty of clothes for all the meaty dawaats. Most of the brands and leading outlets have released their Eid collections and The Current has viewed most of them and here are the ones we liked.

    DISCLAIMER: This article is not sponsored. It is based on our own research and experience.

    Lulusar

    Lulusar‘s collection is dominated by lively colours and fusional cuts. If you’re someone who prefers western wear and is looking for some trendy outfits, Lulusar should be your first choice.

    Zaha

    Zaha is for the girl who likes her desi clothing for their comfort. Those who want to be fashionable, yet don’t want to compromise on their comfort, head over to Zaha for loose shirts, choori daars, shalwars, and pyjamas.

    BTW – By the Way

    BTW has a bright and lovely collection of semi-formals, which are perfect for the evening dinner parties. Also, BTW is offering up to 50% off as it is also our Azaadi month.

    Sana Safinaz

    If you are sure that your tailor can stitch your Eid jora within a week, then you can opt for a Sana Safinaz outfit. Their unstitched three-piece collection has some pretty patterns, motifs and block printing.

    Sapphire

    Sapphire has a variety of colors and styles in shirts, embroidered dupattas, shalwars, scraves and pyjamas. You can style as you want within your comfort zone.

    Ethnic by Outfitters

    For those who like to be extra on Eid, Ethnic’s collection is for you.

  • Handicapped, old persons to be facilitated in Naya Pakistan

    Handicapped, old persons to be facilitated in Naya Pakistan

    Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed all ministries to finalise special arrangements to facilitate handicapped and old persons.

    According to media reports, the Ministry of Communications has already begun complying with PM’s instructions and has sent letters to National Highways Authority (NHA) officials, transport companies and IG motorways to start executing the PM orders.

    Under the directives, pertaining authorities are to provide special ease to all handicapped and aged passengers at rest houses situated on all highways and motorways across Pakistan. Construction of ramps in all washrooms and resting areas is mandatory along with the provision of wheelchairs at specific locations.

    Special seats are also to be reserved for them in transport vehicles.

    People with physical impairments and the elderly have often suffered at public places due to lack of such facilities. It is warming to see the government cater to their needs and facilitate them.

  • Loafology: Divine Breads

    Loafology: Divine Breads

    There was a time, not very long ago when the only bread we found in our cities was Dawn ki white wali bread. Foreign sounding breads weren’t available in Pakistan until they came with a big bang.

    Loafology in Islamabad took the lead when it comes to producing the best bread in Pakistan. And as an avid bread finder and baker, I say that with full authority. There is no better multigrain bread in the country than the one at this bakery-cafe.

    The Walnut Raisin

    Making bread is a real art. After spending a week of learning how to make bread in a bakery in small-town France, I quickly realised that it isn’t an art. Its downright precision. The ingredients, the temperature, humidity, space where it’s kept varies from bread to bread. Writing on a small note pad as a young Frenchman explained with gestures and broken English on what temperature to keep for which bread, I felt small in the even smaller white space.

    Inside the Restaurant

    I am not a fan of their popular brioche and sourdough bread but their raisin and walnut bread and the eight-grain bread will take your breath away. So much so that you’ll be sure to buy the bread in bulk and lug it back to your city, freezing it for a month, cutting a piece every day and hoping it lasts forever.

    Its not always the bread that makes the sandwich. It might be the core of a good breakfast or sandwich but if the other ingredients don’t hold up, it can’t be the only saviour. Sadly, Loafology’s breakfast and sandwiches have never done their bread justice.

    Desi Omelette

    The interior is quaint, a guaranteed hit with foreigners and aunties out for a lunch. Bright and happy, it reflects the openness of Islamabad and the joy of the abroad. But the food stops short of being good. The Loafology Omelette walks the bland line and bite after bite, falls into the land of no salt and the slow-cooked shredded beef needed more BBQ sauce. While the food has all the elements needed, it just doesn’t match up to the mark – not once but a few times.

    Regardless, we will all keep going back. For the bread, for the happy ambiance and the joy of knowing you can freeze the bread and let it linger for a month or more.