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  • Naseem Shah warns that a fake Snapchat account with almost one million followers is using his name

    Naseem Shah warns that a fake Snapchat account with almost one million followers is using his name

    A fake account has been created on Snapchat in the name of Pakistani fast bowler Naseem Shah, who garnered international fame during the Asia Cup. He recently asked his fans to report the account so that it can be banned by the app.

    On the photo and video sharing platform Instagram, where Naseem Shah has over a million followers, he recently posted a story informing followers of his fake Snapchat account.

    Making fake accounts online using the names of well-known celebrities has become increasingly common. Anyone operating the account utilises the name of any popular or viral figure to get followers and likes, especially those without verified social media accounts.

    The bogus Snapchat account made in the name of Naseem Shah has 976,000 followers as of now.

  • Wake up State, yeh hum sub ka masla hai

    Data has revealed that 2,211 children were sexually abused in Pakistan in 2022 from January to June. This horrifying number comes to approximately 12 children who are abused each day according to Sahil, an NGO that works against child sexual abuse. At least 1,207 girls and 1,004 boys were reported to be victims of sexual abuse according to the report.

    Earlier this week, a 10-year-old boy was allegedly raped by the Imam of a mosque in Lahore. As per media reports, the child had gone to offer Fajr prayers in the mosque where the accused, Abbas, took him to the basement and allegedly raped him. Then there was a case where a 16-year-old girl, a grade 9 student, was working as a translator for a Chinese national on a monthly pay of Rs15,000 since May 2021. She was raped by a man for months, who threatened her with dire consequences if she resisted.

    Statistics reveal how bad and ugly it is but what is being done? Answer: nothing. These are just the official numbers or cases that have been reported. There is a growing concern that most cases of rape, sexual abuse, and other such forms of violent abuse against children and young girls are not reported due to societal taboos. Despite laws in place that address these issues, not many victims have found justice. And the way our society reacts to such crimes, by blaming the survivors makes it all the more difficult for people to come forward and report these crimes. With each passing day, a child is raped, a minor girl somewhere in Pakistan is forced to get married, and somewhere someone gets abducted. The silence of the state on matters that need the most attention is rather appalling. For how long will people keep suffering? What are our policymakers doing to make the lives of people in Pakistan better? With all the abuse, harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, and rapes being reported, where are we headed as a society? Has humanity died completely? Imagine the pain of the children and the families who have been victims and survivors of these horrific crimes. This needs to stop and the state needs to wake up from its slumber.

    For our part, The Current has been following up on rape cases for almost two years since the Motorway rape incident which happened in October 2020. As of yet, a total of 1584 cases have been recorded from what we found in news outlets. The number is likely way more than this since these are only the ones we found in the news.

    The state also needs to raise more awareness about such crimes. We need to teach our children from a very young age about these sensitive issues. We cannot hide away from these crimes that take place on a regular basis just because our society casts aspersions. If there is justice for the survivors, then more people will find the courage to report these crimes. We cannot let our children down.

  • Special course on Animal welfare to be introduced in schools

    Special course on Animal welfare to be introduced in schools

    A special course regarding animal welfare and animal rights will be introduced in schools of Islambad, Head of Prime Minister’s Strategic Reforms Unit, Salman Sufi, tweeted on Saturday.

    “A special course is being prepared on animal welfare that will be introduced in schools of the ICT region.” he wrote.
    “Children will be introduced with compassion and humane approach towards animals so they can be better citizens,” he wrote.

    Talking about the preparation of the curriculum Salaman Sufi while talking to The Current said that the curriculum is being planned by the Prime Minister’s Strategic Reforms Unit, and for that they are getting input from various animal rights organizations and from both public and private schools in Islamabad.

    Sufi added that the course will be formalised within three to four weeks adding that the course will also include Islamic refrences to teach childern about compassion with animals.

    He continued by saying that this is the worse period for animal rights and this can only be tackled through education and to teach them to not follow the lead that we are leaving behind and that will be a small contribution from Prime Minister’s strategic Reforms Unit.

  • Govt may announce revised petrol prices today

    Govt may announce revised petrol prices today

    After Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif returns to Pakistan from Uzbekistan today, the federal government is expected to announce revised petroleum product prices.

    Amid these rumours, fuel pump owners have stopped buying petroleum goods, according to Geo News.

    Reportedly, the Prime Minister’s Office has notified the Finance Ministry of the POL price announcement.

    According to sources, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) did not advise lowering gasoline and diesel prices in its brief given to the finance division. Instead, a minor increase in POL costs is predicted. However, the final decision on POL prices is likely today.

    Previously, it was expected that the price of petrol would fall from Rs235.98 per litre to Rs226.36 after a Rs9.62 per litre reduction over the next two weeks.

    Moreover, the price of diesel is likely to rise by Rs3.04 per litre, raising the rate from Rs247.26 to Rs250.30 during the specified period.

    KP Finance and Health Minister Taimur Khan Jhagra took to Twitter to criticise the government’s delay in announcing revised POL pricing, sparking a debate on the social media platform.

  • Honda introduces the CG125 2023 ‘new model’ and it has nothing new

    Honda introduces the CG125 2023 ‘new model’ and it has nothing new

    Due to its durability and powerful engine, the Honda CG125 has been one of Pakistan’s best-selling motorcycles for decades. Despite the fact that the manufacturer has not modified its shape or added any major or small modifications to it in nearly two decades, customers continue to buy it.

    Atlas Honda recently announced a “new model” of the Honda CG125, despite the fact that it has nothing new to offer local buyers. The bike has the same body, motor, tyres, handles, and everything else; the only thing that has been changed is the stickers that are pasted on the fuel tank and side covers.

    Some of the alterations to the engine include a slightly altered head and cylinder, a slightly revised combustion chamber design, a new gear-oil pump drive, a new gear timing drive, and reinforced engine mounting points. These improvements may allow the Honda CG125 to perform slightly better than the previous iteration, but the change in performance may be so minor that a layperson would be unable to tell the difference.

    Read more: How to apply for government jobs in Pakistan

    The bike manufacturer has not raised the price of its bikes in a long time, so the CG125 standard and CG125 SE are priced at Rs179,900 and Rs210,900, respectively.

  • How to apply for government jobs in Pakistan

    How to apply for government jobs in Pakistan

    Many Pakistanis prefer working for the government over the private sector since a government job not only offers job stability but also other incentives that encourage people to work for the government.

    People from middle-class households typically favour working in the government. We have addressed the benefits that favour government jobs for career advancement because there are some benefits that the private sector does not provide.

    Here are some advantages of government jobs:

    Working hours

    The benefit of choosing government employment over the private sector is the flexible work schedule. In contrast to positions in the private sector, when employees are occasionally required to work a little bit extra, occupations in the public sector have set working hours. However, in some government agencies, working overtime is required without compensation.

    Job security

    The biggest benefit of working for the government is job stability. And there is no job security in the private sector. In contrast, there is very little chance that any government official will lose his or her job.

    Employees in the private sector are displaced like houseflies because this perk is only available to those working in government sectors.

    Promotions

    Another crucial element in the public sector is the promotional benefit. Promotion in government positions is always contingent on how well and how long you work. However, this can occasionally be both a benefit and a drawback because someone who is above average may not be able to develop as quickly as his typical counterparts.

    Benefits and perks

    Next in the government sector are the perks and rewards. As a result, the government sector offers a wide range of benefits, including pension plans, retirement benefits, health care, housing loans, and childcare, among others. However, several significant private sector enterprises do provide such advantages.

    In the government sector, however, retirement becomes crucial since it guarantees the longevity of a person’s career.

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    Lesser stress

    The government sector, as we’ve seen above, has set working hours. Therefore, these hours will result in reduced work-related stress. The best time frame to finish the work on time and in the best way is offered by government jobs, which is not available in the private sector.

    Respect

    Along with all these advantages, working for the government increases respect. Everyone will treat you with respect if you work for the government because of your authority and position.

    Salary increments

    The other best perk of working for the government is, of course, wage increases. As a result, your compensation will rise without regard to how well you perform. So this is fantastic if you are an average performer.

    These multiple advantages provided by government employment may provide you a competitive advantage over the private sector. A government career is the ideal option, though, if you are considering doing something exceptional in the future and need job fulfilment.

    Where to apply?

    There are currently hundreds of job vacancies on the websites below:

    National Job Portal

    Punjab Jobs Online

    These websites allow interested applicants to submit applications for several Pakistani government job positions. Numerous openings, from entry-level to senior-level ones, are listed on these websites.

    Applying for posts in the following categories is possible: BPS-01, BPS-04, BPS-05, BPS-09, BPS-11, BPS-14, BPS-15, EVP/SEVP, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, Grade-10, Grade-11, Grade-12, MP-I, MS-VIII, PPS-10 and PPS-12.

    People who live in Punjab can apply for the most recent positions that the Punjab Government has posted, including those in the departments of planning and development, energy, and health care, by visiting Punjab Jobs Online.

  • ‘Our patience won’t last long’: Imran Khan wants early elections

    ‘Our patience won’t last long’: Imran Khan wants early elections

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, in an address to the nation has once again demanded early elections, warning that PTI’s patience was wearing thin.

    “If we want to save the country from discord and chaos, free and fair elections need to be announced immediately,” he said.

    “Our patience won’t last long if you continue like this, we will have to give a call to the nation,” said Khan, addressing the government.

    “If there is no political stability, the economy won’t stabilise. So I want to tell my people today that we need to have elections quickly to save Pakistan from this quagmire,” the former Prime Minister insisted, adding that it was his fear that there will be no economic progress without political stability.

    “The incumbent government does not have any credibility, both inside and outside Pakistan, especially in the financial markets,” alleged Khan, mentioning that the prices of fuel and electricity across Pakistan had reached an all-time high and warned that they would further increase in the near future.

    Unemployment is increasing, inflation is rising, and businesses are closing down, Imran said. “The danger I am seeing right now […] Our credit rating has fallen to negative […] do you know what this means? They think Pakistan doesn’t have the ability to repay and due to this, the cost of loans will increase,”‘ he warned.

  • ‘Terror case against me is a joke’: Imran Khan

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday appeared before Islamabad Police’s Joint Investigation Team (JIT) for questioning in connection with a terrorism case registered against him.

    Earlier this week, the Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) had extended the ex-premier’s bail till September 20 and instructed him to become a part of the investigation.

    “I was quiet because of the economic conditions of the country; there was flooding[…] so we decided to protest peacefully,” the PTI chief stated while talking to the media, warning that if he gave the call “The government won’t able to tolerate it”.

    “You will not be able to bear the day I give a call, because people are already cursing you […] you go out and public curses you […] PPP in Sindh is hiding,” he said while addressing the government.

    “This is an imported government, robbers have been imposed on us through a conspiracy,” he said, adding that “free and fair” elections were the only way forward for the country.

    “This is a joke in front of the entire world. Why? Because everyone knows me, there have been headlines across the world that an FIR (first information report) has been registered against Imran Khan on terrorism charges,” he stated while talking about the allegations he faces.

    The world knows the definition of terrorism charges, he pointed out. “If you are slapping terrorism charges on me for saying that we will take legal action against the custodial torture [of incarcerated PTI leader Shahbaz Gill], then the entire world is laughing at you.”

    “They are trying to crush my party,” Khan said and warned that the government could not withstand his protest call.

    He maintained that his party may hold negotiations with the government but only on the topic of free and fair elections.

    He lashed out at the coalition government over its alleged failure in controlling the economic crisis and said, “Pakistan is following in the footprints of Sri Lanka.”

    He maintained that free and fair elections are the only solution to the economic crisis. He also criticised the government for doing politics amid floods and harassing his party’s donors.

  • Kanwal Aftab, Zulqarnain Sikandar host colourful baby shower ceremony post robbery incident

    Kanwal Aftab, Zulqarnain Sikandar host colourful baby shower ceremony post robbery incident

    TikToker-couple Kanwal Aftab and Zulqarnain Sikandar are grabbing headlines for multiple reasons, be it their very recent baby shower or an unfortunate robbery at their house earlier this month.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt-qYgN8zOs&t=15s

    The duo went out to do flood relief work for two days in Sindh and came back home to find their house broken into, and everything from cash to jewelry stolen. Revealing the news through their YouTube channel, they said that everything got stolen, primarily jewelry and cash from their house. Even watchmen were unaware of the theft, they added.

    In the vlog, they shared that the police investigation was underway.

    Earlier, the couple collected money, made packages and dispatched them to flood-affected areas, not only this, the couple also visited the flood-stricken areas to meet and help the victims there.

    Post the robbery tragedy, the couple had their stellar baby shower ceremony in Lahore.

    Photo: Instagram/ Mrs @ch.zulqarnain25
    Kanwal Aftab's baby shower pictures goes viral

    On this auspicious occasion, the couple held a baby shower ceremony (godh bharai) and shared the event’s photos and videos on social media. The clip and photos went viral soon after they uploaded it.

    The couple had their wedding ceremony in January this year. The pictures and videos of the couple from their special day went viral on social media.

    The bride looked elegant in an Ali Xeeshan ensemble.

    Have a look at the pictures:

    Have a look at the pictures from their Mayun, Mehndi and Milad also:

  • Bollywood’s Richa Chadha clarifies wedding rumours with Ali Zafar

    Bollywood’s Richa Chadha clarifies wedding rumours with Ali Zafar

    Bollywood star couple, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal recently shared updates regarding their wedding preparations. While reporting this news, an Indian journalist Prashant Jain of Navbharat Times tagged singer Ali Zafar instead of the Mirzapur star, Ali Fazal.

    Responding to him, Chadha tweeted, “Ali Zafar is a Pakistani singer/actor, who is already married,” along with a thinking face emoji.

    She added: “Am also a fact checker.”

    Richa Chadha Fact-Checks Tweet That Confused Ali Fazal And Ali Zafar
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt-qYgN8zOs&t=8s

    Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha are dating since 2015, but made it official in 2017, when the 3 Idiots actor Instagrammed a selfie with Richa Chadha, saying: “Hai toh hai.” Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, co-stars of Fukrey, also shared screen space in Fukrey Returns. They also had extended cameos in Netflix’s Call My Agent: Bollywood.

    During an interview last month with News18, Richa Chadha on being asked about her wedding plans: “We will get married this year. We’re very excited to get married but just worried about Covid and want to be responsible. Don’t want to be in the news for the wrong reasons. Plus, we’ve both gotten really, really busy when stuff opened up, and work resumed at full pace. So I’m saying we have to like do a live production job of taking combination dates and making this happen this year.”