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  • India divided after Hindu man refuses to accept food from Muslim rider

    India divided after Hindu man refuses to accept food from Muslim rider

    Neighbouring India has been left divided ever since a Hindu man refused to accept his order from a Muslim food delivery guy.

    “Just cancelled an order on @ZomatoIN. They allocated a non-Hindu rider for my food they said they can’t change rider and can’t refund on cancellation [sic],” Amit Shukla of Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur city tweeted Tuesday.

    Zomato is an Indian restaurant search and discovery service that operates in 24 countries. It provides information and reviews of restaurants as well as images of menus where the restaurant does not have its own website and also online delivery.

    Shukla, through the app’s customer support, requested another rider and when asked what was wrong, he replied, “We have Shravan [month of fasting] and I don’t need a delivery from a Muslim fellow.”

    The company refused to change the rider on the basis of religion and the customer care executive’s response was widely shared over social media.

    “Food doesn’t have a religion. It is a religion,” Zomato tweeted.

    https://twitter.com/ZomatoIN/status/1156429449258250240

    The company’s founder, Deepinder Goyal, also tweeted:

    “We are proud of the idea of India — and the diversity of our esteemed customers and partners. We aren’t sorry to lose any business that comes in the way of our values,” he wrote.

    While Zomato’s stand against religious intolerance won many hearts, some stood up in Shukla’s support.

    https://twitter.com/ubereats_ind/status/1156552511509024768?s=21
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  • Ancient Buddhist caves in Islamabad to be developed as a tourist spot

    Ancient Buddhist caves in Islamabad to be developed as a tourist spot

    Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration to develop the historic Buddha Caves in Shah Allah Ditta as a tourist spot.

    According to details, PM Khan has directed both CDA and ICT to collaborate with the national history and literary heritage ministry for the restoration and development of the Buddha Caves to promote tourism.

    PM Khan’s government is actively working to open and develop historic religious sites across the country. Recently, a 1000-year old Hindu Temple was reopened in Sialkot. Plans to open a Gurdwara in Jhelum are also underway.

    The caves, located about half an hour from Faisal Masjid, are an important site for the followers of Buddhism and many worshippers who visit the caves often complain about the neglect.

    Archaeologists say that the Shah Allah Ditta caves date back to the Stone Age, while the Buddhist murals inside the cave are at least 2,500 years.

    The caves were used in various eras. Some of the surviving frescos depict images of Hindu deities, while a stream in front of the caves also shows that the site remained in the use of Hindus before partition.

    The area surrounding the caves is also rich in history. Marked on the ground close to the caves is the location where Alexander arrived and was received by King of Taxila Raja Ambi. Meanwhile, the road next to the caves that leads to the main top of the mountain is said to be built on the exact path followed by Pashtun emperor Sher Shah Suri during his visit.

    In the past, several calls for the preservation of the caves have been made but with little success.

  • PIA is offering up to 20% discounts for certain destinations

    PIA is offering up to 20% discounts for certain destinations

    The Eid Al Adha 2019 holidays are just around the corner, and Pakistan International Airlines has made sure that you get Eid bonus.

    PIA is offering a 10% discount to all the customers traveling from Pakistan to London till 10th August. For people traveling to the UAE, there is a 20% discount till 12th August.

    From September 24th to 30th November, PIA will be offering its passengers a 10% discount for London to Sialkot flights.

    Senior citizens will also get a special discount of up to 10% and school students will receive a 10% discount on international and domestic flights.

  • Two men murder teenager over chicken karahi bet in Lahore

    Two men murder teenager over chicken karahi bet in Lahore

    Two men were arrested for killing a 16-year-old in Lahore over personal enmity.

    As per details, the teen went missing from his area in Kot Lakhpat eight months back. His family said that he went to buy his father’s medicine but never came back.

    According to the police, the suspects, identified as Rizwan and Osama, were recently arrested for theft and robbery. During the inquiry, Osama told the police that he murdered the teen because his friend Rizwan had promised to buy him chicken karahi if he killed him. Osama told the police that he choked the boy to death and with Rizwan’s help, threw his body into a canal.

    The deceased’s mother said that the suspects had even pretended to search for her son when he was missing, even though they were behind his death.

    SP (Superintendent) Asim Saifullah also revealed that Rizwan was in a relationship with the teenage boy’s sister.

    The police have registered a murder case against Osama and Rizwan.

  • Inside pictures of Murree’s Government House Murree are royal

    Inside pictures of Murree’s Government House Murree are royal

    The doors of the luxurious, state-of-the-art Governor House in Murree have been opened for the general public. However, the rent for staying there has not yet been revealed.

    Chief Minister Usman Buzdar made the announcement of this decision on his social media and shared some inside pictures of the house. And boy, oh boy, how magnificent and royal are the rooms.

    CM Buzdar said that this was done as part of the government’s austerity drive which aims to eliminate Pakistan’s VIP culture. PTI government has been making efforts to promote tourism in the country and until now 177 rest houses have been opened for public by the Punjab government.

    Buzdar said: “It is an honour to stay in such a magnificent building and the government does not want to limit this honour to its dignitaries only”.

    Look at the bedrooms. Woah!

    According to the Chief Spokesperson of CM Punjab Shahbaz Gill, the previous government had renovated and refurbished the government house for more than 60 crores rupees.

    A report published by The Express Tribune on October 17, 2016 claimed that the Punjab government spent Rs400-million on the renovation of the Murree Government House for the 19th Saarc summit. However, the conference never took place due to diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan.

    As part of renovations, the entire exterior, as well as the interior décor of the historic building of early post-modern architecture with a mix of Edwardian character, was redone. The government had also procured a new, high-definition CCTV system, over a dozen 40- and 60-inch smart LED televisions; high-speed optical fibre network, IP phones, a satellite phone, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors along with modern language and interpretation systems.

    As per details, you can book the Government House Murree by sending an email at govthousereservation@cmpunjab.gov.pk. The house is at least a 100 years old and has hosted several dignitaries including the Queen of England and the United States president.

  • Chinese firm to launch online cab service in Pakistan

    Chinese firm to launch online cab service in Pakistan

    A Chinese firm is set to launch its online taxi service in Pakistan on August 10. The service known as Buraq will be launched in six major cities of the country including Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar, and later it would be extended to other cities.

    According to officials, the service would initially offer a 10% discount on rides to educational institutions, medical centers and marriage halls. Professionals including teachers, army personnel and students would also be given special discounts. The application will be available on the Google Play Store.

    The application will work like the existing Careem or Uber and people who want to work with this taxi service could register their vehicles with the company without any precondition. Buraq drivers will get 97% share of their earned money, while the company will get only 2% from drivers while 1% would be added to Drivers’ Club for health and education services for the families of drivers.

    People could register their bikes, cars, rickshaws, pickups, Qingqi loaders, and trucks with the company and get multiple ways of earning.

  • Jeremy wants to become US president ‘so he can meet Imran Khan’

    Jeremy wants to become US president ‘so he can meet Imran Khan’

    Comedian and “official United States (US) Ambassador of Pindi boys”, Jeremy McLellan, has said he wants to go back to his country and run for president “so that he can meet Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan”.

    Known for his love for Pakistan and its people, Jeremy is currently visiting the country for the second time in three years.

    He was spotted enjoying desi cuisines, cherishing the culture, eating mangoes and playing street cricket among other desi activities in and around Islamabad over the past two weeks.

    However, he is only left with two more days in the country and it does not look like he will be able to meet PM Imran on this trip.

    Expressing his disappointment on Twitter, Jeremy wrote:

    “Only two days left in Pakistan and it looks like I won’t be able to meet @ImranKhanPTI on this trip. My only option is to return to the United States and run for President so I can arrange for his return visit to the White House [sic],” he wrote.

    Here are some of his most memorable moments from the ongoing trip.

    We guess it’s safe to say that Jeremy is a legit desi.

  • 5 Instagram posts we loved from Government of Pakistan

    5 Instagram posts we loved from Government of Pakistan

    We did some stalking and here are 5 posts we loved from the Instagram account of Government of Pakistan.

    1. ” Do you know?” posts are always good as they add to your information. Government of Pakistan telling us about Edhi Foundation and its largest ambulance network is amazing.
    https://www.instagram.com/p/B0d1dV_lmdN/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

    2. Monsoon is here. The rainy, windy weather in burning days feels too good but there are few things we should take care of. House maintenance is one of them and the government of Pakistan is helping us through its Instagram posts

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B0YoF3CF9ST/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

    3. This one is our favorite. Government of Pakistan hired a Transgender as Naib Qasid for Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal. We not only loved the post but also the hashtags.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B0VWA8zF-18/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

    4. According to a survey conducted by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, 75% Pakistanis do not read books. This is good to see a book review on the government’s Instagram account. We hope this might help us to develop the habit of reading books.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5tNzVlKdP/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

    5. We found this very sweet that the government wants us to stay hydrated in summers and here are some tips it shared on its Instagram account.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/By2AY6BlRek/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
  • Restaurant near Naran shelters 500 stranded tourists

    Restaurant near Naran shelters 500 stranded tourists

    With the monsoon rains lashing their fury throughout the country, the northern areas are experiencing heavy landsliding. And considering it is the summer (and holiday) season, loads of Pakistanis were enjoying the weather up north. As they made their way back to their cities, the climatic changes brought some problems for them.

    The heavy rains have caused land sliding which has resulted in unsafe and blocked roads. Many tourists were stuck in their cars until a restaurant in Baser “Moon Restaurant”  became their safe haven.

    Considering that Moon Restaurant was a restaurant, not a hotel, the owners were quick to lay out charpaais for the stranded tourists. The tourists were also served warm halwa and tea. The restaurant’s management did not charge anything for their occupancy.  The management of the restaurant handled the situation so well that the people couldn’t stop praising it.

    Realising that they were stuck there for a while, the tourists started to share blankets, quilts, and warm clothes. Tourists left the next morning with a wonderful experience that leaves anyone all warm and fuzzy inside.

  • Seedless mango makes its way to mango lovers

    Seedless mango makes its way to mango lovers

    What’s the best thing about summer? Mangoes! Juicy, sweet and divine, this king of fruits is much valued and most looked forward to. Make smoothies, salads use them in chutneys or make curries. While making these hardest part is peeling the mango but in the coming years that won’t be a problem as a new seedless species of mango has introduced at a Mango festival at the Centaurus Mall, Islamabad

    According to the reports, the seedless mango is under development stage at Multan University. The seedless mango is a large fruit with a substantial amount of pulp and its seed is very small. The variety was developed accidentally at a private orchard in Shujabad area of Multan. Officials say that it could take three to four years for the new kind to be finalized.