Tag: home-life

  • Pakistani man lands himself in jail after posting a Tik Tok video

    Pakistani man lands himself in jail after posting a Tik Tok video

    TikTok, the famous app for lip-syncing and comedy videos is very popular in Pakistan among youngsters. Tik Tok provides good fun content for time pass. A young man from Jhelum got himself into trouble by making a TikTok video with a gun.

    According to the reports, Sajid Khan posted a short video with a pistol and some desi music on TikTok. He was holding an illegal pistol in that video.

    The Police, on the instructions of  DPO Jhelum, have prisoned him for illegal possession of a 30-bore pistol after a private news channel pointed out the violation of the law.

  • Indian comedian dies on stage while the audience thought it was scripted

    Indian comedian dies on stage while the audience thought it was scripted

    Manjunath Naidu, an Indian stand up comedian complained of a high level of anxiety, sat down on the bench and collapsed onto the floor and audience thought that it was part of his act.

    According to the reports he went on stage and was making people laugh with his stories. He was talking about his father and family. And then he got into a story of how he suffers from anxiety. While sharing a story of his suffering due to the anxiety he collapsed. The audience took it as a joke as he was already talking about anxiety. The paramedics could not revive him. His parents passed away and he has a brother but no relatives here. All in the arts and comedy circle were his family.

  • CAA takes back decision to plastic-wrap all luggage

    CAA takes back decision to plastic-wrap all luggage

    After severe backlash, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has withdrawn the decision that made it compulsory for air travelers to plastic-wrap their checked luggage.

    Notifying the compulsion, CAA had said it was implemented for the safety of passengers and the price for wrapping each piece of baggage was set at Rs50.

    New wrapping machines were to also be installed at airport check-in areas, however, the decision was severely criticised by travelers as well as environmentalists, which led to the reversion.

    Ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Jahangir Tareen was among those who criticised the notification.

    Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari notified the withdrawal on Twitter saying that it was never a federal government decision as it was not discussed by the cabinet.

    Meanwhile, Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wazir has posted a video clarifying that the wrapping was mandatory only for Hajj flights as it was a requirement of the government of Saudi Arabia.

  • 7 mind tricks the rich use to get richer

    7 mind tricks the rich use to get richer

    Who doesn’t want to be a billionaire? I mean is that even a question to ask. But the problem is that becoming a billionaire is not an easy task. Author of the book How Rich People Think Steve Siebold says “getting rich begins with the way you think and what you believe about making money.”

    Here are seven mental tricks, outlined by Siebold, that rich people use to make money.

    1. They believe that they have enough money even when they don’t

    Rich people are not afraid to borrow money from anyone. If they have a great idea which they’re unable to finance, they execute their plan by using other people’s money to make it happen.

    2. They set high expectations

    The rich set their expectations exceptionally high. No one would ever strike it rich and live their dreams without huge expectations. Ancient wisdom says you get what you expect.

    3. Making money is a game for them

    Making money is like a game for rich people. This is the reason why people who are already millionaires go to work every day with the aim to jump to the next level.

    The interest and enthusiasm for playing the game urges them to constantly raise their level of expectations. The more excited they get, the harder they work and the more they succeed.

    4. They personify money and see it as their friend

    Rich people consider money as one of their greatest friends. A friend who can end sleepless nights of worry, physical pain, and mental stress. Wealthy people believe money can solve problems and purchase peace of mind.

    5. They are not afraid of fear

    Rich people block out fear. They think at a level where everything is possible. Every task that seems difficult or impossible to the masses looks practical to the rich people.

    They already keep in mind that becoming a billionaire is not an easy task and they have to be out of their comfort zone for like forever.

    6. They think that getting rich is natural

    Rich people think that becoming a billionaire is natural. Instead of thinking why me, they say why not me? This behaviour of being optimistic about themselves guarantees their success.

    7. They tell themselves that they deserve to be rich

    They not only think that getting rich is natural but they think that it is their right. World-class thinkers know in a capitalist country they have the right to be rich while the masses think getting rich is only for a lucky few. This distinction in thinking leads the middle class to the lottery and the world-class to work.

  • Mysterious creature sparks fear in Karachi

    Mysterious creature sparks fear in Karachi

    Poori zindagi guzar gayi iss soch main keh whether jinns and supernatural creatures exist or not.

    Nonetheless, media reports from Karachi are saying that a weird, mysterious creature has been spotted in Shershah scrap market sparking fear among traders who have businesses there. Traders are now closing their shops earlier than before.

    The guard who has seen this creature claims that this creature is approximately 5 feet tall and dark-coloured with two glowing eyes. He recounted that this started about eight days ago when he was fulfilling his duties outside a warehouse. He said that he heard dogs barking nearby and got up from his chair to see what was going on. As he walked towards where the noise was coming from, Gulzar said that he felt a strange sensation before he spotted a “strange creature.” He immediately ran away. Gulzar said he has been working as a watchman for the last 25 years but has never seen anything like this before.

    Local initially believed that Gulzar was making up stories, but the next day, another watchman, Abdul Qayyum, claimed to have spotted the creature as he was taking a round of the area. This has sparked fear and panic among the locals.

    Shopkeepers also believe that this creature is killing their animals and sucking their blood. They have submitted their reports and concerns to the local police station.

    Meanwhile, some people believe that this is just an elaborate plan to scare the locals. Whatever the matter may be, it does sound a little eerie.

  • PM Imran, Malala on the list of 2019’s most admired people

    Prime Minister Imran Khan and Malala Yousafzai have made it to the list of the World’s Most Admired People of 2019. While PM Khan was number 17 on the list, Malala scored the sixth position. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also in the list on number six.

    More than 37,000 people from 35 countries were part of the annual study compiled by YouGov.

    Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Michelle Obama topped the list which included influential people from different fields.

    Michelle Obama replaced Angelina Jolie as the world’s most admired woman. The American actress and humanitarian went down to the third position this year.

    Meanwhile, Microsoft founder Bill Gates remains the world’s most admired man. He tops the list every time YouGov conducts a survey.

    Other people who made it to the list include Vladimir Putin, Hillary Clinton, Taylor Swift, Madonna, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Aishwariya Rai, Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan.

  • Changes to WhatsApp You Need to Know About

    Changes to WhatsApp You Need to Know About

    We can all safely say that no one checks their text messages anymore since it’s usually spam. Our lives revolve around WhatsApp and WhatsApp groups. The Facebook owned App is going to introduce five changes that might change the way you use the App.

    1. DARK MODE

    Constantly using your WhatsApp which drains your battery and gives you tired eyes? WhatsApp’s new “dark mode feature” will now give the app a darker appearance in the night, reducing the glare from the phone and also helping save battery life.

    2. QUICK EDIT MEDIA

    Want to edit media files you send or receive on WhatsApp? You’ll be able to do a lot more than cutting down on duration and adding text to pictures. The Quick Edit feature will allow you to make changes to files you get or send and share them directly.

    Some of the updates are already available on the Beta Version

    3. SHARE FACEBOOK STORIES

    In what seems like hope to get more users to engage with Facebook Stories, WhatsApp will now let users share a story on Whatsapp directly from their Facebook accounts. No news yet if it’s going to be available for Instagram as well. incorporated for Facebook stories initially. 

    4. MORE INFO ON FORWARDED MESSAGES

    Constantly spammed with “forwarded as received” messages, especially on family groups? In a much needed feature, if a message is forwarded more than five times, it will now have a “frequently forwarded” label. WhatsApp will also notify users how often the message has been forwarded, in hope of controlling the spread of rumours and false information (Uncles and Aunties might not be too happy about this one).

    5. QR CODE

    Users will be able to add a new contact using a QR code directly. Every user will have a unique code (similar to nametags on Instagram) and you can share your code with oders (so it’s easier for them to add you)

  • Heavy rain causes Lahore Fort’s entrance gate to collapse

    Heavy rain causes Lahore Fort’s entrance gate to collapse

    Heavy rains in Lahore didn’t just disrupt the flow of traffic yesterday but have also caused the main entrance gate of historical Shahi Qila to collapse.

    According to details, continuous rain and accumulation of rainwater damaged the small wooden gate of the historical Lahore fort, causing it to collapse. The door is part of the Roshnai Gate which opens into the Food Street. The door was built during colonial rule.

    After reports of the door collapsing made rounds on media, the Walled City Authority was quick to point out that the Roshani Gate itself is intact, but the small entrance gate has come unhinged due to the rain.

    WLCA officials said that the door collapsed due to the accumulation of water in the food street and that it will be restored as soon as possible.

    The historical Lahore Fort was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1981. It one of the oldest and biggest Mughal structure in the subcontinent. It continues to attract visitors from far and wide and is central to Lahore’s history and culture.

  • Milkman’s son secures third position in Matric humanities group

    Milkman’s son secures third position in Matric humanities group

    Wahab Yousaf, a milkman’s son scored the third position in Humanities group among boys with 981 marks. He gave the credit of his success to his teachers and parents.

    Wahab aspires to become a lawyer or an educationist. Wahab used to go to madrassah for Islamic studies in the first half of the day and for school in the latter half of the day. He strongly believes in the mantra of hard work and says that it always pays off.

  • The Current’s Guide: What to pack for Hajj

    The Current’s Guide: What to pack for Hajj

    Hajj season is in full swing and Hajj flights have already begun to take off. Preparing for Hajj can be an overwhelming task. The Current has put together the Ultimate Hajj Guide, so you can relax and look forward to the wonderful once-in-a-lifetime Hajj experience.

    A small bag of essentials which include:

    Passport / ID

    Tickets

    Hotel address and details in English and Arabic

    Painkillers and bandages

    Relationship certificate if you are a woman traveling with a spouse

    Passport-size pictures

    Cash

    Shahadah certificate if you have converted to Islam

    Digital Tasbeeh

    Suitcase essentials

    Islamic Material

    Ihram

    Hajj guide books

    Pocket-sized Quran

    Dua books

    Prayer mat

    Other essentials

    Cotton clothes

    Pair of flip flops for bathrooms

    Comfortable walking sandals

    Tent

    Umbrella

    Water bottle

    Some snacks like dry fruits

    Unscented toiletries

    A small pouch to be hung around the neck

    Towels

    A bedsheet and a blanket. prepare for hot days and cold nights in the tent at Mina.

    Sunglasses

    Few shopping bags

    Miswak

    A word of advice: Keep your packing simple and basic. Try not to take things which are easily available there. And Don’t forget to enjoy the experience.