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M.Subtain Zahid-Emerging blogger, Influencer and Content Creator.

Talent is highly prized around the world, and youthful talent is even more so. It’s incredible to be young and achieve significantly more than folks twice your age. Not everyone is meant to reach a certain level of fulfilment in their lives, but if you are ambitious and determined, you can attain your goals with hard work and devotion. Success is never easy, but it appears significantly more difficult and dangerous when you are young. When it comes to young people making a difference in society or introducing new ideas, the name of Subtain Zahid, a young man from Islamabad, Pakistan, must be mentioned. Being ambitious and beginning to work for your objectives at an early age might be a blessing in disguise,Despite this, many people only realise the worth of time after it has passed. Because they are afraid of the problems they will confront, most young people choose to daydream rather than move out of their comfort zone and work on their goals. Subtain Zahid, on the other hand, holds a different viewpoint. Once you’ve started down the road to success, he believes there’s no turning back. Falling and rising are natural parts of the process, and those who maintain their momentum are lucky. Subtain Zahid is a good example of this.

Who is Subtain Zahid?

Subtain Zahid is a 19-year-old young man. His born in 16th march,2003 in Sheikhupura Punjab.  He currently resides in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital. He is now pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Economics at Bahria University Islamabad. His father works for the government. Since he was in fifth grade, he has wanted to become famous on social media. It was a significant risk, but it provided him the motivation he needed to work hard and try new things. He began blogging in 2019 and has over 200k Instagram followers (Subtain blogs). He also works as an influencer and content provider in addition to writing. He collaborated with a lot of Pakistani companies. He has also worked with global brands and campaigns. Finally, he got his big break when he became renowned on Instagram, Tiktok, and other social media platforms.

What does Subtain Zahid have to say about his success?

It wasn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Subtain experienced his first taste of disappointment at a young age, owing to his early achievement. He tells us of a period when he was on the verge of losing a year. He was 33 percent burned by high voltage current in 2016, spent a month in the ICU, and had to redo grade 9 because he wasn’t prepared for the tests. He understands the value of time and believes that if he didn’t waste it, he would be more senior in the class in which he is currently enrolled. However, everything happens for a reason. If he does not lose his one year, he would never see his helpful and loving friends again. He stated that he had received backing from family and friends is a blessing.

Advice to young Creators.

Subtain learned by trial and error when he first started working in social media and had no one to look up to in Pakistan. But now that he’s settled into his niche, he’s ready to offer some advise to those who are just getting started with social media.

  • If you want to do something in life, you must be determined. There will be many challenges ahead, and you must be bold enough to tackle them all. Just keep in mind that the path to your dream is not easy. So, even if there are no immediate benefits, staying on task and working hard is crucial.
  • Creating a strong team while creating content. Trusting the proper people will take you a long way, and in order to do so, you must carefully select your team. That does not include everyone you know, but only those who are qualified, hardworking, and skilled in their respective industries.
  • Time management, time management is very important. If you say, “I can’t give time to this social media for content creation,” then you are a very lazy person in my opinion, because it is impossible to be busy 24/7. If you look around the world, you will notice that people who are always on top manage their time and work hard.

You can find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subtain_blogs/

Imports of luxury and non-essential products are banned by the government

Amid the continuous depreciation of the rupee and an unsettling monetary crisis, the federal authorities on Wednesday determined to impose a ban on the import of non-critical and luxury gadgets, said.

According to assets, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has imposed a ban on the import of non-crucial items that are not used by the commonplace man. The selection is stated to be important to manipulate the greenback flight.

The assets said that the high minister has banned the import of luxury automobiles and different non-crucial items, such as cosmetics, for which instructions have also been issued.

Which items will get expensive?

Meanwhile, in line with sources in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), a suggestion to increase responsibility on the following objects has been submitted:

  • Regulatory duty on machinery will be up by 10% and home appliances by 50%
  • Power generation machinery regulations to go up by 30%
  • Steel products regulatory duty to go up by 10%
  • Duty on cars above 1,000cc to be up by 100% and 30% ACD
  • Regulatory duty on ceramics to be up by 40%
  • Duty on mobile phones to rise within a range of Rs6,000 to Rs44,000 per unit

Imports of luxury and non-essential products are banned by the government.

Zameen.com signed MOU with the Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan

Karachi: Zameen.com — Pakistan’s leading real estate enterprise — signed an MOU with the Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan (IFMP) in a ceremony held at Zameen’s Karachi office.

As per the MOU, Zameen’s training and development venture ‘Zameen Academy’ will include modules related to Real Estate Investment Trusts, Anti Money Laundering & other financial topics.

The purpose of the agreement is to develop human resources for the real estate sector with right and ethical skill set required for sales and business development.

The ceremony was attended by the senior leadership of the Zameen Academy and the IFMP.

Speaking on the occasion, Zameen’s Head of Training & Development Syed Ghazanfar Ahmed Waqas stated that the company believes in competency and the career development of the nation’s youth, and that it is for this reason that the Zameen Academy is proud to partner with the IFMP.

He added that he looked forward to collaborating with the IFMP in order to empower people to have a career in the real estate sector of Pakistan, for which they will need to understand the key concepts and norms that drive the sector.

Zameen Academy is going to be a milestone for all such ambitious, young and experienced, job seekers.

Zameen’s Training & Development Senior Manager Waqar Nazir said that Pakistan’s real estate sector is finally flourishing and that he looks forward to empowering the country’s youth to join and grow with this fast-paced industry.

He added that Zameen is constantly focused on investing in uplifting the service standards of the local real estate sector.

IFMP CEO Mobasher Sadik also took the opportunity to address the ceremony, saying that the institute was proud of its partnership with the Zameen Academy.

He further said that training human resources to make ethical decisions while keeping the interests of their clients before all else is the IFMP’s forte.

He added that Zameen’s decision to get future real estate agents certified from the IFMP showcases the company’s motive to develop ethically trained market-oriented professionals to better serve the real estate sector.

Zameen.com gets sales rights for Model Garden Housing Society-Kasur

Lahore: Zameen.com — Pakistan’s most renowned and efficient real estate enterprise — has recently signed an agreement to get exclusive marketing and sales rights for ‘Model Garden Housing Society’ in Kasur.

To this effect, an agreement signing ceremony was recently held at Zameen.com’s office. The contract was signed by Zameen.com Senior Director Sales (Lahore) Laeeque Ahmed Chaudhry and Model Garden Housing Society Owner Syed Attaullah.

Other prominent representatives of the two entities were also in attendance. Addressing the ceremony, Senior Director Sales (Lahore) Laeeque Ahmed Chaudhry said that owing to the construction of the advanced road network in the country, the travel time between big and small cities has now been reduced to a minimum.

He said that since there aren’t many opportunities for investment in plots in Lahore, it will be an ideal chance for interested investors to buy a plot in Kasur via Zameen.com.

Model Garden Housing Society’s owner Syed Attaullah said that innovation is essential for the success of any business and that Zameen.com has all the latest resources of the modern world to benefit his company.

He further stated that technological advancement benefits the real estate developers and helps them sell projects in a shorter time period.

Mr. Attaullah added that it was for these reasons that his company would continue working with Zameen.com in the future.

Waqar Younis performs Umrah with family

Former Pakistani cricketer Waqar Younis has also performed Umrah (Islamic pilgrimage) with his family in the holy month of Ramadan.

Moreover, Waqar and his family also visited Masjid-e-Nabvi (PBUH) in Madina.

Waqar informed his followers about having the blessed opportunity on his official Twitter account.

The former cricketer, who is also a cricket commentator, posted four pictures with the tweet, where he expressed gratitude towards Allah for the blessing.

“Alhamdulillah…ALLAH invited us to his house for Umrah,” he wrote.

Waqar can be seen with his wife Faryal and son Azaan in the pictures. The Holy Kaaba and Gumbad-e-Khizra (The Green Dome) are also seen in the backdrop of the pictures.

The word coterie meaning used in Imran Khan’s Tweet

Pakistan is going through a major political crisis, as Imran Khan (former Prime Minister), ousts through no-confidence voting in the parliament on Sunday.

Following his call to come out of house massive public gatherings and sit-ins are happening across the country.

He just shared a tweet and thanked everyone who came out and he used the word “coterie” in his tweet and everyone was wondering what he was referring to?

We got some help from the oxford dictionary:

The word coterie meaning used in Imran Khan’s Tweet

coterie/ˈkəʊt(ə)ri/

and it is a noun.

noun: coterie; plural noun: coteries

  1. a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people.”a coterie of friends and advisers”

The transcript of Imran Khan Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek Insaf’s tweet:

“Thank you to all Pakistanis for their amazing outpouring of support & emotions to protest against US-backed regime change abetted by local Mir Jafars to bring into power a coterie of pliable crooks all out on bail. Shows Pakistanis at home & abroad have emphatically rejected this”

Rafi Group inaugurated it’s regional office in Islamabad

Pakistan’s leading real estate developer Rafi Group inaugurated its regional office in the central business district of Islamabad, Blue Area.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, Senator Kauda Babar, Senator Naseebullah Bazai, Senator Mohammad Abdul Qadir, Senator Mirza Mohammad Afridi, Senator Manzoor Ahmed Kakar, Senator Prince Ahmed Umer Ahmedzai, Senator Faisal Saleem, Minister of Science and Technology Shibli Faraz along with Chairman Rafi Group Imtiaz Rafi Butt accompanied by senior management of Rafi Group led by Chief Executive Officer Shehriar Imtiaz Rafi & Managing Director Shazil Imtiaz Rafi.

On the occasion, Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani appreciated Rafi Group’s proactive role in the development of Gwadar through its premium housing project, Green Palms Housing Project Gwadar. He said that Rafi Group is creating a great precedence for the development sector in Gwadar through the provision of world-class housing facilities. He hoped that the launch of a regional office in Islamabad will prove to be a leading milestone in Gwadar development & will attract a new pool of investors for investment in Gwadar. In his speech, Chairman Senate said that the development of smart port city of Gwadar is a key project of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and holds encouraging prospects not only for the economy of Pakistan in the future but also for the whole region as Gwadar is going to become a hub for global trade. In the development of Gwadar, the role of Rafi Group is inspiring & worth appreciating.

While addressing the event attendees, Chairman Rafi Group Imtiaz Rafi Butt said that the launch of a regional office in Islamabad is aimed at providing safe & reliable opportunities for investment in Gwadar to people in the capital and its surrounding areas. He said that Rafi Group, since its inception has always facilitated investors with the best investment opportunities in the real estate sector, adding that the regional office in Islamabad will help people capitalize on the best investment opportunities in Gwadar. Chief Executive Officer Shehriar Imtiaz Rafi thanked all the stakeholders and customers for their overwhelming response. He said that opening an office in Pakistan’s capital is the step in the right direction.

Later in the event, Managing Director Shazil Imtiaz Rafi briefed the participants about Green Palms Housing Project Gwadar, its location, its master plan and the amenities it promises to offer in both residential and commercial blocks. While talking about Overseas District, a new block recently launched in Green Palms Housing Project, Managing Director said that it’s the most innovative housing enterprise of Rafi Group. He said that Green Palms Overseas District offers a great chance of investment in Gwadar for Pakistanis. 

It is important to mention here that Green Palms Housing Project Gwadar is the largest private housing project in Gwadar with an approved NOC from Gwadar Development Authority. Located on Main Makran Coastal Highway, the housing project is being developed on a fast-track basis and is attracting both national and overseas investors.

Rafi Group | Green Palms Gwadar | Islamabad Office Inauguration

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PSL 2022 is set to begin on January 27

The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) seventh edition 2022 will kick off on Thursday at the famous National Stadium Karachi, with defending champions Multan Sultans taking on 2020 champions Karachi Kings in a curtain-raiser opening ceremony.

According to National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) guidelines, the seating capacity for all matches in Karachi has been lowered to 25%, with a decision on the number of spectators in Lahore to be made later.

On Friday, the second matchday, Quetta Gladiators will face Peshawar Zalmi at 2 p.m. PKT, while the third matchday, Saturday, will feature a double-header with Multan Sultans taking on Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings taking on Quetta Gladiators.

The first 15 games will be held at National Stadium Karachi till February 7, after which the action will shift to Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, which will host the final 19 games from February 10 to 27.

All of the action will be broadcast live in HD on A Sports and PTV Sports in Pakistan. PSL 7 will be broadcast all over the world.

Zameen.com launches new property venture ‘Burj Al Jinnah’ in Karachi

Karachi: Zameen.com – Pakistan’s largest property enterprise – has launched a new venture ‘Burj Al Jinnah’ at the premium location of Main Jinnah Avenue.

The official ceremony held in this regard was attended by Zameen.com Director Project Sales (South) Agha Israr, Associate Directors Project Sales (South) Shoaib Anees, Asghar Ali, and Sultan Mehmood, along with Senior Marketing Manager Rizwan Kazmi and Marketing Manager (South) Ammad Qureshi. SM Builders & Developers Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ashraf Baig and other stakeholders were also present on the occasion.

Addressing the attendees, Director Project Sales (South) Agha Israr said that SM Builders and Developers’ Burj Al Jinnah is an innovative project that offers lifetime maintenance services for residential units on Karachi’s prime location of Main Jinnah Avenue. With an inventory of 2 & 3-bedroom apartments, this high-rise project will make a popular addition to the real estate market of Karachi.

He added that the project further contained four dedicated floors for parking that also offer an electric car charging facility. In addition, the project features a swimming pool, sauna, study zone, gym, indoor games, and coffee shop, along with a lounge for the elderly residents of the building.

SM Builders & Developers CEO Ashraf Baig also addressed the ceremony and said that since the project is registered with the Federal Board of Revenue, buyers will not be required to declare their source of income invested in the project. In addition, the project offers serviced apartments and Google Smart Home features to its residents.

Sania Mirza – Indian tennis star announces retirement from tennis

Sania Mirza made the remarks following her first-round loss in the women’s doubles at the Australian Open, according to sources.
“This will be my final season, I’ve decided. I’m taking it one week at a time. I’m not sure if I’ll make it through the season, but I want to “She revealed this to reporters.

In 2005, Mirza, 35, became the first Indian woman to win a WTA singles title.

But an injury prompted her to focus on doubles, and she won Wimbledon with Swiss star Martina Hingis in 2015, before going on to win the US and Australian Opens.

She came close to winning an Olympic medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics when she and Rohan Bopanna faced Venus Williams and Rajeev Ram in the semi-finals, but ultimately fell short.

Zameen.com organizes Lahore’s first PSE in 2022

Lahore: Pakistan’s leading real estate enterprise, Zameen.com, recently organised the first Property Sales Event (PSE) of the year at a private hotel in Lahore. The said event was attended by citizens in large numbers.

Zameen.com Senior Director Chaudhry Laeeque Iftikhar, Director Marketing Haseeb Malik, Directors Project Sales Basil Hafeez, Hafiz Usman Sarwar and Ali Rehan were present at the event.

The event featured 36+ real estate projects from Lahore, for which Zameen.com is the exclusive sales and marketing partner. Some of the showcased premium real estate projects include; T Square, Zee Avenue, Sitara Serene Tower, Gulberg City Centre, Pearl One Residences, Defence View Apartments, Amanah Noor Residence, Residence 15, J Heights, Icon Group and Zameen Quadrangle. The attendees were also offered limited-time and event-only exclusive offers on the projects displayed.

Speaking on the occasion, Zameen.com Senior Director Chaudhry Laeeque Iftikhar stated that the purpose of the Property Sales Events is to provide a single platform that presents all new and existing property ventures for investors to peruse. He said that Zameen.com is trusted by the public for always showcasing highly profitable and quality real estate developments.

Mr Iftikhar opined that Zameen.com has performed exemplary services in the niche of project sales and helped the real estate sector carve a central position in the national economy. He also highlighted that the success of over 50 other local industries was dependent on the growth of the property sector.

Zameen.com Director Marketing Haseeb Malik said that the company has introduced innovative measures to revolutionise the national real estate sector – which is commendable. He further added that Zameen.com has always showcased premium quality and advanced property ventures, which has earned us our credible repute in the market.

At the conclusion of the event, the company’s sales experts gave a statistical overview of the current market situation, in addition to providing information on safe and secure real estate investment opportunities in the city and beyond.

Insulting Prophet Muhammad is not freedom of expression says Putin

During his annual press conference, Putin expressed the importance of artistic freedom without hindrance to religious freedom.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said insulting Prophet Muhammad does not count as freedom of expression.

Insults to the prophet are a “violation of religious freedom and the violation of the sacred feelings of people who profess Islam,”, Putin said on Thursday during his annual news conference, Russian News Agency TASS reported. 

Putin also criticised posting photos of Nazis on websites such as the one titled the Immortal Regiment dedicated to Russians that died in World War Two.

Putin said these acts give rise to extremist reprisals, citing as an example the attack on the editorial office of Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris after its publication of cartoons of the prophet.

While praising artistic freedom in general, Putin said it has its limits and it should not infringe on other freedoms.

Russia has evolved as a multi-ethnic and multi-confessional state, so Russians, he said, are used to respecting each other’s traditions.

In some other countries, this respect comes in short supply, Putin said.

Source: TRT World

Punjab government will develop Piyala Lake at Indus River near Ghazi Ghat for tourists

MULTAN: The Punjab government will develop Piyala Lake at Indus River near Ghazi Ghat.

This was stated by Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab DG Khan Deputy Manager Sheikh Ejaz while talking to the agency here. He said that Chief Minister Usman Buzdar had deputed a special team, comprising tourism experts, archaeologists and officials of TDCP, to conduct a survey and prepare a feasibility report for developing the lake as the best recreational site for local citizens. A boating area, walking track, gazebo and some other facilities would be added at Piyala Lake, Sheikh Ejaz added.

The lake has some unique features as its water turns blue in the winter season and green in the summer season. The additional facilities at the lake would also help in attracting tourists from across the region.

Sheikh Ejaz also hinted that the lake was also a popular abode of migratory birds. The feasibility report will be submitted to Chief Minister Usman Buzdar while Assistant Commissioner Naveel Ahmed will supervise the development work at the site. However, he would be assisted by Saifullah (tourism expert), Saqib (Architect) and TDCP officer Ishar Iqbal and Asim Raza.

Complete List of Pakistan Super League 2022 Squads

Pakistan’s premier cricketing event Pakistan Super League (PSLT20) is all set to be held from January 27 to February 27. The seventh edition of the League kicked off from Karachi, which will host the first 15 matches of the competition while the remaining 19 games will be held in Lahore.

Complete List of Pakistan Super League 2022 Squads:

Multan Sultans Squad for PSL 2022: 

Tim David, Mohammad Rizwan, Rilee Rossouw (all Platinum), Imran Tahir (Mentor), Odean Smith (both Diamond), Sohaib Maqsood (Diamond), Khushdil Shah (Brand Ambassador), Shahnawaz Dahani, Shan Masood (all Gold), Anwar Ali, Asif Afridi, Imran Khan Snr, Rumman Raees Rovman Powell (all Silver), Aamer Azmat, Abbas Afridi (both Emerging), Blessing Muzarabani and Ihsanullah (Supplementary).

Lahore Qalandars Squad for PSL 2022: 

Fakhar Zaman, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, (all Platinum), Haris Rauf (Diamond, Brand Ambassador), David Wiese, Mohammad Hafeez (both Diamond), Abdullah Shafique, Harry Brook, Phil Salt (all Gold), Ahmed Daniyal, Dean Foxcroft, Sohail Akhtar, Kamran Ghulam, Zeeshan Ashraf (all Silver), Maaz Khan, Zaman Khan (both Emerging), Samit Patel and Syed Faridoum Mehmood (Supplementary).

Islamabad United Squad for PSL 2022: 

Asif Ali, Colin Munro, Hasan Ali (both Platinum), Faheem Ashraf, Marchant De Lange, Shadab Khan (Brand Ambassador), Alex Hales (Mentor), Azam Khan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr (all Gold), Danish Aziz, Mohammad Akhlaq, Paul Stirling, Reece Topley, Zafar Gohar (all Silver), Mubasir Khan, Zeeshan Zameer (both Emerging), Rehmanullah Gurbaz and Ather Mehmood (both Supplementary).

Karachi Kings Squad for PSL 2022: 

Babar Azam, Chris Jordan, Imad Wasim (all Platinum), Mohammad Amir, Lewis Gregory, Mohammad Nabi (all Diamond), Joe Clarke (Brand Ambassador), Aamir Yamin, Sharjeel Khan (all both Gold), Mohammad Ilyas, Mohammad Imran, Rohail Nazir, Tom Abell, Umaid Asif (all Silver), Faisal Akram, Qasim Akram (Emerging), Romario Shepherd and Talha Ahsan (both Supplementary).

Peshawar Zalmi Squad for PSL 2022: 

Hazratulah Zazai, Liam Livingstone, Wahab Riaz (all Platinum), Haider Ali, Sherfane Rutherford, Shoaib Malik (all Diamond), Hussain Talat (Gold), Saqib Mahmood (Gold, Brand Ambassador),, Usman Qadir (Gold), Arshad Iqbal, Kamran Akmal (Mentor), Salman Irshad, Sameen Gul, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (all Silver), Mohammad Aamer, Sirajuddin (Emerging), Ben Cutting and Mohammad Haris (both Supplementary).

Quetta Gladiators Squad for PSL 2022: 

James Vince, Jason Roy, Sarfaraz Ahmed (all Platinum), Iftikhar Ahmed, James Faulkner, Mohammad Nawaz (all Diamond), Shahid Afridi (Mentor), Mohammad Hasnain (Brand Ambassador), Naseem Shah (all Gold), Ben Duckett, Khurram Shehzad, Naveen-Ul-Haq, Sohail Tanvir, Umar Akmal (all Silver), Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Ashar Qureshi (Emerging), Ahsan Ali and Noor Ahmed (Supplementary).

Which team is shaping up well, do let us know.

LHC Hints at Lockdown for Private Offices and Schools due to Poor Air Quality

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has hinted at the closure of schools and private offices for at least a week due to the unsatisfactory Air Quality Index (AQI).

The court was dealing with several petitions filed about the ongoing environmental issues. Considering the situation, Justice Shahid Karim remarked that the AQI level in Lahore has increased to a dangerous level and it is high time we took preventive measures on an immediate basis to control the damage. Currently, Lahore is included in the list of one of the most polluted cities in the world due to its increased AQI levels.

Punjab Disaster Management Authority Director also informed the court that last week saw a considerable decrease in smog and they are hoping it will further decrease in the weeks to come.

Another report by the judicial water commission mentioned that 47 sugar mills have not yet installed water treatment plants and are contributing to air pollution in the province. Notices have been issued to all these mills.

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COVID-19 Booster Shot Approved for Immunocompromised People, Healthcare Workers and Those Above 50

The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has approved booster shots for immunocompromised people, healthcare workers and elderly people who are 50 and above. This news came in the wake of another coronavirus variant, Omicron, spreading across the world.

The statement issued by NCOC did not specify the name of any vaccine that will be used as a booster shot. However, it was mentioned that the booster shot will be free and administered after 6 months of the last vaccine shot.

The NCOC meeting that was held today also discussed the situation of Pakistan, its epidemic curve, vaccine strategy and virus prevalence in the country. The meeting also highlighted the progress of different cities in vaccinating people.

It was emphasized in the meeting that the new Omicron variant was spreading at an alarming rate across the globe and the only preventive measure to mitigate its effects is vaccination.

NCOC also announced its strict policy of “obligatory vaccination regime” starting from December 1st to vaccinate more people. The authorities have been asked to adopt a “Zero tolerance policy” in this regard.

Currently, there are 40 call centres in the country that are tracing people who have not received their second shot yet and are calling them to get completely vaccinated. The number of these call centres is likely to increase in the days to come.

Chief secretaries and provincial health ministers present in the meeting explained their initiatives to speed up the vaccination campaign, improve testing facilities and active call centres.

The NCOC statement said, “All provinces will start vaccination outreach campaigns immediately to [achieve] the vaccination targets.”

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Dr Nosheen Mysteriously Dies at Chandka Medical College, Larkana – PMA Demands Investigation

Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Sindh Chapter demanded a judicial inquiry into the death of Dr. Nosheen at Chandka Medical College, Larkana. She was found dead in her hostel room on November 24th, 2021.

A team from PMA virtually met Dr. Mirza Ali Azhar on Monday and showed deep concern over the loss of their student’s life. They emphasized finding the real cause of her death by utilizing all available latest technology and resources, and later share reports with the public.

This is not the first incident in the hostel. Just a few months ago, another doctor named Nimrata was also found dead in a similar pattern. However, no progress happened in her case either and her true cause of death was never revealed.

Dr. Nosheen’s family is still in shock and have refused to accept her death as suicide. Though Sindh Assembly has promised to carry out a free and fair investigation, we rarely see such promises getting fulfilled.

In the meeting, it was also highlighted that if such incidents are not controlled and investigated on time, parents may stop sending their children to other cities for education over security issues. If this happens, it will be a disaster for all.

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How Dangerous is the New COVID-19 Variant – Omicron?

Just when we thought things are getting back to the “new normal” post-COVID, another variant decided to surprise us. Named as Omicron variant, the virus was first found in South Africa and is believed to have an “unprecedented number of spike mutations”.

The WHO has warned that the virus may spread fast and that more information regarding this strain will be shared in the next few weeks. Countries in European Union have already reported confirmed cases of this variant, causing others to take precautionary measures. The British PM has invited health ministers of G7 countries to meet and discuss the current situation. Meanwhile, Japan has closed its borders for all foreigners.

Pakistan also has banned the entry of travellers from six countries. Asad Umar, Chairman NCOC, has said that though we cannot stop the spread of the Omicron variant, we may lessen the impact by contact tracing and administrating booster vaccine shots. He also showed concern about the virus coming to Pakistan as the travel continues as usual globally.

In addition to booster shots and contact tracing, the government is encouraging people to start practising strict SOPs including wearing masks, washing hands and doing rapid testing. The Government is also fighting a battle with the mindset that are discouraging vaccines.

South Africa has reported that most infected patients who are coming to hospitals are people who are unvaccinated. We also know that vaccinated people are also at risk of getting reinfected but the damage this new variant can do is still unclear.

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Pakistan’s Ranking in Global Hunger Index Categorized “Serious”

According to the latest Global Hunger Index (GHI) ranking, Pakistan is ranked 92nd out of 116 countries. This is considered serious and is a grave concern for the authorities.

Though Pakistan’s position is still better than the neighbour India (standing at 101), our other two neighbours in the region are comparatively doing better with Bangladesh ranked 76 and Sri Lanka ranked 65.

These rankings shared by GHI are aimed at combating hunger at the global level. It is based on four indicators including child wasting, mortality rate under 5 years, undernourishment and stunting. Currently, there are 37.6 percent children in Pakistan who are suffering from stunting.

In the recent years, effective policies by the government have helped bring down the number of undernourished people to 12.9 percent from 21.1 percent in 2000. The number of wasting children has also been brought down in 2020 to 7.1 percent as compared to 14.1 percent in 2000.

The joint report was published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe on global hunger, says, “As the year 2030 draws closer, achievement of the world’s commitment to Zero Hunger is tragically distant”.

Pakistan’s food price inflation has reached double digits in the last few years. This along with diminishing income has made many people food insecure. A report by World Good Programme (WFP) mentions that almost 43% of people in the country are food insecure while 18% of these people are suffering from acute food insecurity. The report also said that affordability is the “greatest barrier in achieving a nutritious diet.”

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3 Food Trucks to Stop by In Karachi If You are a Real Foodie

Food trucks in Karachi are gaining a lot of attention recently. Not only are they fun to look at, they also offer an amazing experience where you stand in front of a truck while your order is being prepared. Sounds very movie-ish, isn’t it? It certainly is a great feeling. To help you decide which food truck to head to next, here are our 3 most favourites.

Street Dudes

Do you also drool while looking at those crispy Korean Corn Dogs videos on the internet wondering if you will ever be able to eat them? Let us tell you that they are now very much available in Karachi at Street Dudes. This truck is a heaven for anyone who loves Korean food. Head over to Dolmen Mall and right on front of the mall, you will see this truck parked. Street Dudes have a huge variety of pizza and corn dogs.

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Street Kitchen

Street Kitchen is actually the one who introduced the concept of food trucks in Karachi. They can also be found at Sindhi Muslim and Boat Basin and the truck have all the food items that are served in their restaurants. Order anything from their menu ranging from burgers to pasta and you would not regret.

 Samyang Korean Noodle Truck

If you are a ramen lover, this truck is your place to go to. They have the most delicious extra spicy noodles that you will ever have. Even if you like spicy food or want to try something new for a change, Samyang Korean Noodle Truck is there to serve you.

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