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  • Moeed Pirzada gets robbed in London; loses passport, travel bags

    Moeed Pirzada gets robbed in London; loses passport, travel bags

    Renowned anchorperson and analyst Dr Moeed Pirzada has been robbed on his London trip, a tweet by the journalist revealed Wednesday.

    “I was in London, experienced a high street robbery, lost travel bags & passports, just reached back after getting travel documents, will resume TV programs from Friday, Insha Allah [sic]!” he tweeted when asked by a follower about his absence from the micro-blogging website.

    Sharing if he had ever experienced such an incident in Pakistan, Pirzada wrote:

    “Had you ever experienced such a thing in Pakistan?” another user had asked.

  • Savour Foods sealed, fined after staff misbehaves with officials of climate ministry

    Savour Foods sealed, fined after staff misbehaves with officials of climate ministry

    Popular food joint Savour Food has been sealed and fined Rs 200,000 after their staff “manhandled, pushed and misbehaved” with officials of the Ministry of Climate Change and Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency.

    The action was taken after videos of the incident, which show a man being pushed and shoved, went viral on social media. Minister for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Wazir said that nobody is above the law and “mishandling with ministry officials will not be tolerated.”

    According to details, officials from the ministry went to the food outlet for inspection and implementation of their new ‘no plastic bags’ policy. When the officials questioned the staff, an argument ensued following which a scuffle broke out between the two parties.

    After the video of the incident went viral, people began to call for a boycott of the food outlet and arresting of the owners.

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    Savour Foods is an extremely popular food spot in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Their signature pulao kabab is a local favourite.

  • VIDEO: ‘No one drives cars as old as our jets,’ Indian air chief says

    VIDEO: ‘No one drives cars as old as our jets,’ Indian air chief says

    Indian Air Chief Birender Singh Dhanoa has exposed the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) weakness by saying that they are still flying 44-year-old MiG-21 fighter jets “when no one even drives cars that old”.

    Addressing a seminar on the modernisation and indigenisation of the IAF, he said even the Russians were not flying the MiGs, but the IAF was because they had “overhauling facilities”.

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    Dhanoa also said the basic version of the Russian fighter jet would be phased out this year, “Hopefully, I will fly the last sortie in September, subject to visibility”.

    Indian Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was shot down by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and later taken into custody in February this year, was also flying the MiG-21 fighter jet.

    Abhinandan’s jet called MiG-21 Bison, however, was an upgraded version of the aircraft.

  • Tips to minimize water damage from a flood

    Tips to minimize water damage from a flood

    As monsoon season is in full swing and there is also a flood alert after India releases water in River Sutlej.  Most of us are mostly worried that water is going to get into our houses.

    Here are the ways you can protect your home.

    Before the flood: Prevent

    Clean the drains and gutters

    Seal the cracks (if any) in your house with plaster of Paris.

    Don’t dispose of fats, oil, grease or other objects in your sinks or toilets as they block the drainage systems.

    Electrical equipment should be at least one foot above flood level to help reduce the risk of electrical damage.

    Moving your valuables items and documents to the first or second floor will help to protect them. Or try to put them on higher places if you live on the ground floor.

    During the flood: Protect

    If the flood is imminent then these are the ways that might help to minimize the damage

    Open up windows and door (if it is not raining) to allow air to circulate through your home and dry things out

    Shut off all the electrical appliances if safe.

    Try to place handy electrical appliances to wooden or cement blocks.

    After a flood: Restore

    Remove the water and damaged material.

    Disinfect and dry every flood-contaminated room.

    Keep fans running. Make sure switches are dry and safe to touch.

    Most importantly follow all the instructions by the official departments of the government.

  • The Laddoo Diet

    The Laddoo Diet

    There is a new diet in town. It’s called the ‘Laddoo Diet’. We all love laddoos — especially the moti-choor variety — but we thought it only piles up pounds! Well, maybe that’s not the only thing it does. The Laddoo Diet can also lead to divorce.

    An Indian man from Uttar Pradesh has sought divorce on the grounds that his wife was feeding him laddoos every day.

    The couple has been married for 10 years and they have three children. Unfortunately, due to the advice of a tantric (shaman), the UP man’s wife was giving him four laddoos to eat in the morning and four laddoos in the evening. He was not allowed to eat anything else in between. The man approached a family court and said that he wasn’t feeling well for some time and his wife approached the ‘tantrik’ who asked her to make her husband eat only laddoos.

    Officials at the family counselling centre don’t know what to do about the wife’s superstitions.

    “We can call the couple for counselling, but we cannot treat the woman for being superstitious. She firmly believes that laddoos will cure her husband and is unwilling to accept otherwise,” said a counsellor.

    Well, who thought yummy sweets can actually lead to divorce!

  • 6 surprising sources of calcium other than milk

    6 surprising sources of calcium other than milk

    Everyone wants strong bones that will last a lifetime. Calcium is very important for both children and teens, as well as adults.

    Here is a table that will give you an idea about the number of serves of calcium-rich foods your child needs every day.

    Serves Per Day

    2-3 Years4-8 Years9-11 Years12-13 Years14-18 Years
    Boys1.522.53.53.5
    Girls1.51.533.53.5

    We all know that dairy products are rich in calcium but most children are not very fond of dairy products. Here is a list of food items that are rich in calcium.

    Ice cream

    You all will be surprised to know that ice cream also has a lot of calcium. Though milk and yogurt are definitely a better choice.

    Almonds

    While almonds are known to boost brain power and memory, they are also a very good source of calcium.

    Green Vegetables

    Many green vegetables such as spinach, okra and sweet potatoes are an excellent source of calcium.

    Cereals

    Cereals are a good way of adding calcium to your/ your child’s diet. Ragi, brown rice, etc are a good source of calcium.

    Fish and Meat

    Fish such as tuna, salmon, are an excellent source of calcium, while meat such as beef is also a good source.

    Eggs

    Eggs are amongst one of the first few food items that you may give to your baby. Eggs are rich in calcium and can be used in various forms and dishes.

  • Rain damages ancient Buddhist heritage site in Taxila

    Rain damages ancient Buddhist heritage site in Taxila

    Recent rains in the country have not only created hurdles for human life, but old heritage sites are also being affected by the storms. First, the small wooden entrance gate to the Shahi Qila in Lahore was damaged due to the rain and now the rains have damaged an ancient Buddhist heritage site in Taxila.

    As per details, the double-headed eagle Stupa located at Sirkap is crumbling fast. An architectural marvel, the double-headed eagle Stupa is made of Kanjur stone and was originally plastered with lime.

    The second city of ancient Taxila, Sirkap is significant in the archaeological history of Pakistan as it is among three of the 18 Buddhist sites of the Taxila valley with intact sculptures. The site which has relics dating back to the Achaemenid, Greek and Kushan periods has been classified as World Heritage Site by the Unesco.

    According to the curator of Taxila Museum, Sirkap was founded by the Bactrian King Demetrius, who conquered the region in the 180s BCE. The city was expanded by Gondophares who also built the famous double-headed eagle Stupa and the Temple of the Sun.

    Apart from the double-headed eagle Stupa, the recent torrential rains have also caused severe damages to scores of priceless stucco sculptures of the Buddhist period (2–5th century AD).

    The government and others responsible have not taken the necessary measures to preserve and protect these heritage sites, which these sites may soon cease to exist if things continue to be like this.

    Irshad Hussain, the deputy director of the archaeology department, said the department was facing a shortage of staff from the last 15 years as no recruitment has been made and employees were retiring every year after reaching their age limits. He said after the 18th amendment the site had been handed over to the provincial government. However, he added that the department had planned to erect a protective roof over such endangered stupas to save them from natural elements such as rain.

  • Breaking all records, Railways generates revenue of Rs54.60 billion

    Breaking all records, Railways generates revenue of Rs54.60 billion

    Pakistan Railways (PR) has registered over a 10 per cent increase in its annual revenue during the first year of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government by generating record Rs54.60 billion.

    According to the one-year performance report of the PTI released Monday, PR has generated the highest-ever revenue during the fiscal year 2018-19 against last financial year’s Rs49.5 billion.

    The government claims that through special initiatives, PR has managed to generate additional revenue of Rs10 billion that helped reduce its annual deficit by Rs4 billion.

    The report further said that PR has added 24 new passenger trains — refurbished locally at PR installations in Lahore and Islamabad — besides increasing the number of rail passengers to 70 million (travelling by trains in a year) and retrieving 383 acres of encroached land worth Rs30 billion among other reforms.

  • All you need to know about Congo virus

    All you need to know about Congo virus

    Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever, commonly known as Congo fever, is a viral disease that spreads through tick bites. The virus infects wild as well as domestic animals like sheep and cattle.

    Humans are infected when they come in direct contact with blood or tissues from infected animals or bites of infected ticks. Crushing of infected tick could also result in infection. The infection spreads to other people if they come in contact with the patient’s infected blood or body fluids.

    According to Agha Khan Hospital, Congo virus does not survive high temperatures, and well-cooked meat does not pose any risk of transmission of the virus.

    What are ticks?

    Ticks are scientifically classified as Arachnida (a classification that includes spiders). Ticks require blood meals to complete their complex life cycles.

    Tick

    Symptoms

    A person infected with the virus may show general symptoms like high fever, headache, joint and muscle aches, nausea, stomach pain, sore eyes and loose motions. He may suffer from severe bleeding, jaundice, and photophobia (sensitivity to light).

    If you experience any of the above symptoms and suspect that you may have been exposed to, or if you work in an environment where Congo virus is likely present, seek medical advice immediately.

    Prevention

    • Reducing the risk of tick-to-human transmission:
      • Wear protective clothing (long sleeves, long trousers)
      • Wear light-colored clothing to allow easy detection of ticks on the clothes
      • Use approved repellent on the skin and clothing
      • Regularly examine clothing and skin for ticks; if found, remove them safely
      • Avoid areas where ticks are abundant and seasons when they are most active.
    • Reducing the risk of animal-to-human transmission:
      • Wear gloves and other protective clothing while handling animals notably during slaughtering and butchering procedures.
      • Routinely treat animals with pesticides two weeks prior to slaughter.
    • Reducing the risk of human-to-human transmission in the community:
      • Avoid close physical contact with CCHF-infected people;
      • Wear gloves and protective equipment when taking care of ill people;
      • Wash hands regularly after caring for or visiting ill people.
  • Army chief dismisses serving major for misusing authority

    Army chief dismisses serving major for misusing authority

    Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has dismissed a Pakistan Army major from service for misusing authority, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement issued Tuesday.

    “The court adjudged the accused officer guilty of misusing his authority. Pakistan Army, alive to its institutional accountability system has dismissed the officer from service and sent him to jail  for life,” the statement read.

    The sentence, passed after the officer was tried by a field general court-martial, was confirmed by COAS Gen Bajwa.

    Earlier, a three-star retired general had been sentenced to 14 years in jail and a retired brigadier awarded the death sentence by field general courts-martial on charges of espionage and leaking “sensitive information” to foreign agencies.