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  • The do’s and don’t of brushing your teeth

    The do’s and don’t of brushing your teeth

    We all brush our teeth every single morning but are you doing it correctly? Brushing your teeth is very important if you want healthy teeth and want to prevent cavities and tooth decay.

    Here are five things to keep in mind when brushing your teeth.

    Are your toothbrush bristles soft enough?

    A hard brush will just damage the protective enamel layer of your teeth which in turn leads to sensitivity. Hence, it is pertinent to use a soft toothbrush.

    Brush gently

    Brushing too hard will get you nowhere. It can damage your enamel, hurt your gums and even lead to gum recession. Brush gently, making sure you cover all surfaces.

    Brush for 2 minutes

    While most people brush for only 45 seconds, dentists recommend that one should brush for at least two minutes. How long you should brush your teeth is very important.

    The right time to brush

    It is ideal to brush your teeth twice a day: one before bed and once after breakfast since you tend to consume sticky food, such as cereals, for breakfast.

    Brushing your teeth too many times a day can lead to overbrushing, which will wear away your teeth.

    Brush in small circular motions

    Keeping your brush at a 45-degree angle at all times, brush your teeth in circular motions. This helps remove particles of food that get stuck right under the gums.

    The “sawing” motion can lead to gaps in your enamel that make the perfect home for tiny food particles.

    Brush your tongue

    As strange as it sounds, the tongue is actually one of the biggest sources of bad breath on account of all the microbes and food debris that get stuck on it. So it is important that you brush your teeth to get rid of it.

    Floss

    One should floss at least once a day to remove the food hiding between your teeth. If food is left between the teeth, it can cause bad breath and tooth decay.

    Last but not least, change your brush every three to four months and visit the dentist every six months for a checkup and professional cleaning.

  • Behind The Scenes: The Current Life With Shehryar Afridi

    Behind The Scenes: The Current Life With Shehryar Afridi

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  • Qubool hai: Hamza Ali Abbasi & Naimal Khawar

    Qubool hai: Hamza Ali Abbasi & Naimal Khawar

    After a whirlwind week which began with speculations, followed by Hamza’s lengthy acceptance and then a note on the right way of finding love, Hamza Ali Abbasi and Naimal Khawar have said their Qubool hais and are now officially man and wife.

    Their nikkah ceremony, which was an intimate affair, took place in Islamabad in the presence of family and some very close friends. Both the bride and groom looked radiant in white outfits and since it was a day time event they made sure to take some sunkissed selfies and pictures.

    Naimal opted to wear her mother’s bridal dress and jewellery. Islamabad-based designer Maheen Shah did Naimal’s outfit.

    “Naimal wanted to reuse her mother’s bridal and we thought it’ll surely make her look like a timeless bride. Playing with the vintage old world charm we paired it with a gold kamdaani kameez with gota and silma work on the front/back border, sleeves and the neckline. We added another organza dupatta with kamdaani chatta, finished with lace, lappa and taamba lace,” said the designer on the bride’s outfit.

    Close friends of the couple which included Gohar Rasheed, Ammara Hikmat, Usman Mukhtar, Bilal Lashari, Umair Jaswal and Atif Aslam graced the event with their presence. Senior PTI leader Senator Faisal Javed Khan and Murad Saeed were also present at the event.

    • The Groomsmen
    • Usman Mukhtar with the bride

    Besties Gohar Rasheed and Bilal Lashari were the dulha’s gawah.

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    Here are some video highlights from the event.

    The larkay walay arriving

    Hamza Ali Abbasi with his mother and sister Dr Fazeela Abbasi.

    Qubool hai time

    The bride and groom meeting after the Nikkah

    Putting a ring on it

    The dulha dulhan sharing a light moment

    Selfie time

    Hamza is the perfect husband as he helps his wife manage her outfit as she walks.

    Rukhsati

    Wishing the couple a wonderful married life.

  • Robbers create WhatsApp group ‘Dakaiti Qaumi Movement’ to plan thefts

    Robbers create WhatsApp group ‘Dakaiti Qaumi Movement’ to plan thefts

    Dacoits in Karachi have created a WhatsApp group, ‘Dakaiti Qaumi Movement’ to plan robberies.

    As per reports,  members of the group have also set up a welfare program for themselves, on the lines of government agencies. All this was revealed after the leader of the group and his aides were arrested by the police. Further raids are being conducted to arrest other members.

    During the investigations, the kingpin of the robbers and the group admin confessed that the WhatsApp group was made to contact each other without getting traced. Group admin used to plan a robbery and only four to five members of the group used to target those individuals or locations.

    The legal expenses of the member arrested, treatment of the members injured in police action and financial help to the families of the group members was also taken care of by the group.

  • PICTURES: Imad Wasim ties the knot

    PICTURES: Imad Wasim ties the knot

    Pakistan team’s all-rounder Imad Wasim became the second Pakistani cricketer after Hassan Ali to tie the knot this week.

    His nikkah ceremony with British-Pakistani Sannia Ashfaq held today at the Faisal Mosque, Islamabad.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B1irW6NDTMz/

    The valima will take place on August 26 in the capital and notable people from Pakistan including Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan and Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) have been invited to the event.

    Apart from the premier, invites were also sent out to PM Imran’s special assistant on political affairs, Naeemul Haque, and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed Khan.

  • Student arrested for posing as PRO to CM Buzdar

    Student arrested for posing as PRO to CM Buzdar

    A university student, posing as the public relations officer (PRO) to Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar was arrested and sent to Adiala jail.

    According to police sources, Hamza Feroz, a resident of Gulraiz Colony, Rawalpindi, wanted police protocol for his parents who returning from Hajj. In this matter, he called the police security branch and introduced himself as the chief minister’s PRO and asked for police deployment along the route starting from Golra Mor to Soan Camp.

    Feroz’s demand made the chief security officer (CSO) of Special Branch suspicious, who then verified details and found them to be fake. The CSO then informed the city police officer and alerted the police.

    Hamza along with his brother was going to the Islamabad International Airport (IIA) in a luxury car with a flashing blue revolving light and Pakistan’s flag on its front to receive their parents when the police intercepted them for driving recklessly. Upon investigation, it was revealed that he was the same person posing to be the CM’s PRO. The police then took them into custody.

    It was further revealed that the vehicle the brothers were driving was not verified and no customs had been paid on it. The car was seized by the customs staff while the student claiming to be the PRO to the chief minister was sent to Adiala jail. Hamza’s brother obtained pre-arrest bail.

    Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has already directed all administrative departments and divisional and district police chiefs not to entertain requests made in person or on phone by unknown persons posing themselves as his relatives and to double-check anyone who claims to be. The directives were issued after some people had falsely represented themselves as relatives of the chief minister in order to get favours.

  • Karachi-based matchmaker Mrs Khan says women are to blame for divorces

    Karachi-based matchmaker Mrs Khan says women are to blame for divorces

    Welcome to your daily dose of cringe.

    A Karachi-based matchmaker, who is popularly known as Mrs Khan, on live television said that rising divorces are due to women’s inability to bow down before their husbands and because they argue too much.

    “We were told from the start that we should hold our tongue and keep it in control,” Mrs Khan said. “If a woman keeps her tongue in check, we wouldn’t have to face these problems. Such problems arise when women are unable to control themselves and try to dominate their husbands.”

    She continued, “We were told that when the husband comes home, his shoes and clothes should be properly placed. There should be a roti on the tawa just ready to be served with the salan, which is supposed to have been prepared beforehand. But girls nowadays – they say that will not make rotis or do any work.”

    “Phir shaadi kyun ki?” she asked angrily. “If you’re not capable of doing this, then don’t get married…Until and unless you’re not a proper woman then don’t get married. Marriage means responsibility.”

    When the host interrupted Mrs Khan and said that girls say “Hum maasi ban kar thori kisi kay ghar ja rahe hain, hum toh biwi ban kar ja rahe hain,” Mrs Khan attacked her.

    “Were they maids in their parent’s house? Or are they some minister or governor’s daughter? You’ll have to do it [house work] like your mother. Who would take care of you and your needs, give you food etc? Who would bring money to the house? The same rules apply in your own marriage.”

    She then reiterated her earlier point that no matter strata of the society girls belong to they must always keep their mouths shut and never voice their opinions.

    She then proceeded to say that the media has ruined women and encouraged them to “open their mouths” while the husband listens silently.

    Needless to say, Mrs Khan’s comments sparked outrage among women who were disgusted by her misogynist and outdated comments.

    And men had a field day because they found a woman who agrees with their misogynist thoughts.

    https://twitter.com/its_rahman1/status/1165215837155971073?s=20

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  • Did you know reading is healthy?

    Did you know reading is healthy?

    We all know books are good for the brain and food for the soul. But what we may not know is that books are healthy for us in other ways as well.

    Unfortunately, according to a recent survey carried out by Gallup, 75% of Pakistanis claim not to read any books at all and only 9% are avid readers.

    Here are some health benefits of reading books which might encourage you to head to the nearest bookstore and grab a book or two.

    Reduces stress

    Research from the University of Sussex suggests that daily reading can lessen stress up to 68 percent, even more than listening to music, drinking a cup of tea or taking a walk.

    Improves IQ

    Books improve verbal IQ and stimulate parts of the brain related to language and memory. Reading also delays cognitive decline in the elderly.

    Helps in weight loss

    For those struggling to lose weight, adding a good novel to your diet and exercise routine could help. A study from Duke University suggested that reading an inspiring novel helped young girls to achieve weight loss within six months compared to those who didn’t read.

    Boosts emotional intelligence

    Reading boosts emotional intelligence. By reading and imagining a character in mind, it becomes easier to see yourself in a character’s actions. Beyond just entertainment, you find inspiration and empathy.

  • CM Buzdar sends mangoes as gifts to TV anchors and party workers

    Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Usman Buzdar has been alleged of using public money to send mangoes as gifts to T.V anchors, ministers and party workers.

    A Daily Times writer, Zeeshan Khan Niazi from his Twitter account had yesterday posted pictures of the list including names of Pakistan Tehreeke Insaf (PTI) party workers, ministers, T.V anchors from ARY News channel, among else, to whom mangoes were being sent as a gift.

    Further proving those pictures to be authentic, Arshad Sharif, who is a programme host on ARY news channel has posted pictures of courier boxes and wrote that he has returned the gift and urged Usman Buzdar to give them to “deserving people”, instead.

    Furthermore, in another tweet, he wrote that he has received multiple calls from the chief minister’s staff from different numbers and told them that he “does not accept gifts from government officials”.

    However, chief minister’s spokesperson Dr. Shahbaz Gill has rejected claims of using public money and clarified that CM Buzdar has used his own money to buy these gifts, that are worth a few hundred only.

  • Marvel’s first Muslim superhero is a Pakistani-American teen

    Marvel’s first Muslim superhero is a Pakistani-American teen

    Marvel Studios has finally announced Ms Marvel. The studio’s first Muslim superhero will debut soon on the highly awaited streaming platform Disney+, which will launch internationally on November 12.

    As per reports, the studio is developing Ms Marvel with Kamala Khan, the first Muslim-American superhero taking the lead to headline her own solo Marvel project. The project will be helmed by Bisha K. Ali.

    In the comics, Kamala Khan is a Muslim, Pakistani American teenager from Jersey City who one day discovers that she has gained superpowers. She takes over the mantle of Ms. Marvel after Carol Danvers becomes Captain Marvel and works to keep her Jersey neighborhood safe.

    Ms. Marvel series will also revolve around the life of the same teenager Kamala Khan who can stretch and change shape. The project is in early development and no timeline or cast has been set.