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  • Met Gala 2021: Celebrities show off lavish outfits

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    The Met Gala, one of fashion’s biggest and starriest events has rolled out its red carpet in New York for some of the planet’s best-known celebrities.

    The Met Gala is typically held on the first Monday in May, but this year, the event was postponed due to Covid-19 and falls right in the middle of fashion month.

    Kicking off this evening, 13 September, fashion’s biggest night will be held at its usual location: the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The gala will be in celebration of the Costume Institute’s newest exhibition, “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion,” which opens to the public in the Anna Wintour Costume Center on 18 September, and the looks were inspired by everything from the Matrix film franchise to the Statue of Liberty.

    The ball was co-hosted by pop star Billie Eilish, tennis player Naomi Osaka, actor Timothée Chalamet, and poet Amanda Gorman.

    Photo Courtesy: AP

    One of the most talked-about looks of the night came from Kim Kardashian, who covered her face and body in an all-enveloping black outfit. The custom design was devised by Demna Gvasalia, the creative director of fashion house Balenciaga.

    Photo Courtesy: AP

    Among the last to arrive at the Gala was Rihanna, who has stolen the show at past events, with outfits including a Pope-inspired costume in 2018. The singer and businesswoman turned heads once again as she posed in an all-black Balenciaga overcoat, while her boyfriend, rapper A$AP Rocky, swathed himself in a multicolored quilt.

    Photo Courtesy: Getty Images

    One celebrity who wasn’t there was rapper Nicki Minaj, who said she hadn’t yet had a Covid vaccine, which was a requirement of entry.

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  • US mosque bomber sentenced to 53 years in prison

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    A court has sentenced the transgender woman, who led a militia called The White Rabbits, to 53 years in prison for bombing a Minnesota mosque in 2017, the Justice Department announced.

    Emily Claire Hari, 50, was found guilty in December, after a five-week trial, on five federal charges related to the pipe bombing of the Dar-al-Farooq Islamic Centre in Bloomington, Minnesota, while worshipers were in the building for morning prayers. No one was hurt in the bombing.

    “Emily Claire Hari, 50, formerly known as Michael Hari, was sentenced to life in prison for the Aug 5, 2017, bombing of the Dar al-Farooq (DAF) Islamic Centre in Bloomington, Minnesota”, the US Department of Justice said in a statement.

    It said that Hari, who at the time identified as a man, Michael Hari, organized a “terrorist militia group” named The White Rabbits in Clarence, Illinois. Hari recruited two men, Michael McWhorter and Joe Morris, into the group, and on August 5, they attacked the Dar al-Farooq Islamic Center (DAF) in Bloomington, Minnesota, around 500 miles away.

    In the early morning hours, as some people were gathering at the mosque for prayers, they broke a window and threw containers of volatile fuel and a pipe bomb inside, which exploded, causing heavy damage.

    “Hari targeted DAF specifically to terrorize Muslims into believing they are not welcome in the United States and should leave the country,” the department said.

     

    “Hari sought to terrorize an entire faith community. Today’s sentence makes clear that such acts of hate-fuelled terror will not be tolerated,” said Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco in a statement.

    In January 2019, McWhorter and Morris pleaded guilty to the bombing, while Hari fought the case at trial. Hari’s two accomplices have not yet been sentenced.

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  • Colorful APL inauguration’s at Yogi Berra Stadium.

    New Jersey, USA,

    The colorful opening ceremony of APL-American Premier League held at Yogi Berra Stadium in New Jersey. A large number of Pakistani-American community including cricket fans attended and encouraged the teams and players.

    Teams were warmly welcomed with their national flags and reached on the stage with their respective owners and coaches. National anthems of their country were performed.Pakistan’s famous singer Salman Ahmed son’s Sher Jan Ahmed, evoked the magic of his voice and appreciated lot by the audience.Chief Guest, Pakistan Consul General in New York, Ayesha Ali congratulated the teams, including APL owner J Mir. While address on the occasion, Consul General said that APL is the shining star of cricket promotion and introduction of new talent in America which will always shine.APL owner J Mir, Consul General Ayesha Ali along with team owners unveiled the league trophy.A wonderful dance performance of the artists was amazed the audience and enjoyed opening ceremony of APL. Participants said that they will make this league historic, successful and memorable by their full participation in all the matches.

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  • Pakistani festival held at Bill Run Park in Virginia.

    Virginia, US,

    A Pakistani festival was held after a long break at Bill Run Park in Virginia to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day and Defense Day, thousands of people, including US officials and Pakistani Ambassador Asad Majeed Khan was attended the festival.Pakistanis living in the US were concerned for such an event due to Corona pandemic restrictions and but after eases in Covid-19 SOP’s, thousands of Pakistanis from different states flocked to Virginia, people had a lot of fun with their families.Different Stalls were setup in the festival, Pakistani clothes, shoes, jewelry and dishes stalls were the center of attraction where people were busy in shopping,while Pakistani artists warmed up the atmosphere with their performances. A large number of children also participated in the Independence Festival waving green crescent flags.While addressing the participants, Ambassador of Pakistan Dr. Asad Majeed Khan said that Pakistanis live in US but their heart beats with their homeland Pakistan.American officials participating in the festival also expressed their views, and said that Pakistanis are lively nation; they celebrate any festival, cultural or national day with zeal and enthusiasm.According to the festival organizers, such events are important for uniting the Pakistani community and there is also an opportunity to promote Pakistani culture in US.

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  • Apple iPhone risk from powerful motorbike vibrations

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    According to BBC, iPhone owners should beware of picking up bad vibrations from powerful motorbikes, as they may damage camera systems, Apple has said.

    The technology giant published a new support document warning iPhone users that the cameras on their devices can be damaged by exposure to certain vibrational frequencies such as those generated by high-power motorcycle engines.

    Engine vibrations can harm phones’ optical-image stabilization or closed-loop autofocus systems, it says. Owners of scooters and mopeds should also use “vibration-dampening mounts”.

    On social media, several users have said their phones have been damaged after being attached to a motorcycle.

    The affected systems are designed to improve picture quality by counteracting movement, vibrations, and the effects of gravity. But high-power or high-volume motorcycle engines generate “intense high-amplitude vibrations”, the support page says, which can be transmitted through the frame and handlebars.

    “Direct exposure to high-amplitude vibrations within certain frequency ranges may degrade the performance of these systems and lead to reduced image quality for photos and videos,” it says.

    The solution is to refrain from attaching iPhones to the bike in the first place, something is commonly done for navigation.

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  • Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak announces private space venture ‘unlike the others’

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    According to Gadgets360, Space appears to be the new frontier for tech entrepreneurs. After Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson, it’s time for Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to join the league.

    Wozniak on September 13 announced that he is setting up a private space company that is unlike the others. The new company will be called Privateer Space and its mission would be to keep space safe and accessible to all humankind.

    Wozniak will be establishing the company with Ripcord co-founder Alex Fielding. Wozniak tweet a YouTube video explaining the vision of Privateer Space. The video begins with a strong message, “Together, we will go far.”

    “We’ll look out for one another. Solve problems together. It isn’t a race; it isn’t a competition or a game. We are not one person, one company, one nation. We’re one planet. We’re explorers. We’re dreamers, risk-takers, engineers, stargazers. We are human and it’s up to us to do what is right and what is good. So here’s to taking care of what we have so that the next generation can be better, together,” the voiceover said.

    The website of Privateer Space only says, “The sky is no longer the limit” and “We are in stealth mode.” It also says the company will be at the Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies conference in Hawaii that begins today, September 14. No more details about the company have been made available yet.

    The company does plan to provide more details in private group sessions at the AMOS conference, presumably with potential investors, according to Space Explored.

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  • APL opening ceremony held today at Yogi Bera Stadium.

    New Jersey, US,

    The hours of waiting are over. The opening ceremony of the American Premier League is taking place today at Yogi Bera Stadium. Several teams will be competing in the league. The most important match of the event will be played between Pakistan and India.Pakistani-American singer Sher Jan Ahmed and renowned Pakistani singer Shazia Manzoor will perform. In the press meet, Shazia Manzoor, Tesher and Sher Jan Ahmed have appealed to cricket fans to come to Yogi Bera Stadium today. The singers were also served jalebi and samosas at the press meet. Tesher, who gained fame from Jalebi Baby, told everyone to eat Jalebi.J Mir, chief executive of the APL, said that APL would play an important role in the promotion of cricket in the US. Mir added that we are all from Southeast Asia, at their Indians Pakistanis cricket is in our blood and for very long time we have figured why cricket is not clicking? this is our moment, let show America; what cricket is all about.President Asif Jamal said APL has brought a revolution in the cricket diaspora this is unifying every one, this is connecting the community. Jamal also appealed to attend the opening ceremony at Yogi Bera Stadium at 7 pm.Pakistani team owner Muhammad Ali, Indian team owner Sam Singh and English team owner Victoria were also present at the press meet.At last, participants also posed for pictures with the artists.

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  • Disney announces new movies will debut exclusively in theaters

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    Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution announced plans for exclusive theatrical release windows for the remainder of its 2021 slate of films.

    Disney announced on Friday that all of its films slated for release by the end of the year will be exclusively screened in cinemas first; bringing relief to theatres anxious to reconnect with audiences after the coronavirus pandemic devastated their industry.

    The Walt Disney Animation Studios musical Encanto will arrive in theaters on November 24, with a 30-day exclusive theatrical window before coming to Disney+ on December 24, providing subscribers to the streaming service a special opportunity to enjoy the film at home throughout the holidays.

    According to multiple reports, Disney’s “Eternals,” “The Last Duel,” “West Side Story,” “Ron’s Gone Wrong,” and “The King’s Man” will only be available in theaters for 45 days before arriving on Disney+.

    “Following the tremendous box office success of our summer films which included five of the top eight domestic releases of the year, we are excited to update our theatrical plans for the remainder of 2021,” said Kareem Daniel, Chairman, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution.

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  • Britney Spears gets engaged with ‘lioness’ engraved ring

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    According to Associated Press, Britney Spears announced her engagement Sunday to her boyfriend Sam Asghari with an exuberant post displaying a diamond ring engraved with the word “lioness.”

    The news comes days after her father filed to end the court conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s life and money for 13 years.

    She wrote “I can’t (expletive) believe it!” with an Instagram video post where she winks, kisses a smiling Asghari on the cheek, and answers “yes!” when he asks if she likes the ring.

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    Asghari posted his own photo of Spears showing her ring finger to the camera. The four-carat diamond ring is engraved inside the band with “lioness” because it’s his nickname for her, the company Forever Diamonds NY said in a statement.

    The couple met on the set of the “Slumber Party” music video in 2016. Spears was previously married to Kevin Federline, with whom she shares two sons, ages 14 and 15. She was briefly married to childhood friend Jason Alexander in 2004.

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  • Ceremony held for the survival of humanity during 9/11 and Pandemic.

    Coney Island, New York

    A ceremony was held on Little Pakistan, Coney Island Avenue, New York to commemorate 9/11 tragedy, in honor of the heroes of 9/11 and for humanity service during Covid 19. Awards were given to several personalities at the ceremony. There are many sacrifices for the service and survival of humanity and each person has a unique story.The event was jointly organized by the Pakistani American Youth Society, the Pakistani American Law Enforcement Society and Helping Hands Brighton Beach. The ceremony begins with Chaplin Imam Tahir recitation of Holy Quran. US National anthem was also performed. Pakistan’s Consul General Ayesha Ali was the chief guest at the event, a large number of community dignitaries, including US officials, New York police officers, Public Advocate Jummani Williams, Kashif Hussain of PAYS and others attended the ceremony.

    Consul General Ayesha Ali read out Government of Pakistan message on 9/11 tragedy.

    New York City Public Advocate Jummani Williams addressing the participants and said that tragedy of 9/11 and the pandemic outbreak will always be remembered. Those who worked for humanity in these difficult times will always live in our hearts.U.S. officials also expressed their feelings on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 tragedy, and said that two decades have passed since the terrorist attack, but grief of losing loved ones in the tragedy is still fresh.

    Muslims in the US and their organizations have served humanity without distinction, whether it is the tragedy of 9/11 or the Pandemic outbreak.PAYS Presidents, Kashif Hussain and Zunaira, has said that there an example of Pakistani community to helping those in distress during Pandemic.At last, Chaplin Imam Tahir prayed for 9/11 and Corona pandemic victims.

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  • USACPL tournament officially started in New Jersey.

    New Jersey, USA,

    USA Cricket Premier League (USACPL) and New Jersey Cricket Council organizes the annual cricket Champions Trophy 2021 under supervision of International Cricket Council-ICC Qualified Coach and Certified Umpire Mudassar Safdar on Labor Day Weekend.Chief Organizer Mudassar Safdar appreciated the enthusiasm of all players participates in the tournament and wished all the teams.

    While, speaking on the occasion, Safdar said that this is Champions Trophy 2021 Labor Day Tournament and held every year on Labor Day Weekend. 21 teams from different states, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Albany, and Connecticut were participating. The tournament has officially started.Regular briefings were given to all the teams’ players. Organizer also unveiled the trophy of grand tournament. Kick Off Meeting, Draws and dinner was also held at a local hotel in New Jersey.Captains, vice-captains, teams players, league organizers, official umpires and business community figures Faisal Khan, Irfan Sadiq and Dubai based, Brother Asghar specially participated; special guest held the balloting and team polls were formally announced and said that new talent emerges from such tournaments. All matches will be played at Capelli Sport Complex in New Jersey. This night cricket tournament consists of seven overs and final match will be held on September 18.Participants expressed satisfaction for administration arrangements of the tournament and praise the efforts of Mudassar Safdar, head of New Jersey Cricket Council, to promote cricket in US.

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  • 9/11 Victims and survivors remembered by leaders.

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    World leaders sent messages of solidarity on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, saying the attackers had failed to destroy Western values.

    Here are reactions

    British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that, “We can now say with the perspective of 20 years that they (the jihadists) failed to shake our belief in freedom and democracy,”.

    “They failed to drive our nations apart, or cause us to abandon our values, or to live in permanent fear.”

    Queen Elizabeth II, said in a message to US President Joe Biden, that the victims and survivors of 9/11 were in her prayers on Saturday’s anniversary of the attacks.

    The 95-year-old monarch said: “My thoughts and prayers and those of my family and the entire nation remain with the victims, survivors and families affected.”

    She also paid tribute to the first responders and rescue workers at the scene and the “resilience and determination of the  communities who joined together to rebuild”.

    The Queen and her late husband Prince Philip made a rare trip to the US in 2010, laying a wreath at Ground Zero and meeting relatives of victims, and she told Biden that this visit was “held fast in my memory”.

    In a further royal tribute to the dead, who included 67 Britons, the US anthem was played on Saturday by fur-hatted Welsh Guards at the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Windsor Castle.

    The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, said “On 9/11 we remember those who lost their lives and honor those who risked everything to help them. Even in the darkest, most trying of times, the very best of human nature can shine through”.

    “The horrific attacks of #September11 20 years ago changed the course of history. We remember the victims and noble sacrifice of so many first responders and aid workers. The EU stands by the US and @POTUS in the continued fight against terrorism and extremism in all its forms,” tweeted European Council head Charles Michel.

    Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in an opinion piece that “September 11 reminded us that freedom is always fragile. As Ronald Reagan said, it ‘must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation”.

    “That day was an attack on free peoples everywhere. It was an attack on our way of life and the values of liberal democracy. Despite the pain inflicted on that day, the terrorists ultimately failed in their attempts to crush our resolve and change our way of life.”

    President Emmanuel Macron tweeted that “We will #NeverForget. We will always fight for freedom”.

    “The 9/11 terrorist attacks in the USA in 2001 had a profound impact on global politics. Affirming the unconditional rejection of terrorism everywhere and always, Swiss President @ParmelinG expresses his solidarity with all of its victims,” the government spokesman said in a message.

    Italy President Sergio Materrella said, “Italy stands in solidarity with the United States and its other allies to counter any terrorist threat”.

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  • Islamophobic incident at Faizan-e-Ayesha Mosque in NYC.

    Long Island, New York,

    The man threw garbage outside the Faizan-e-Ayesha Mosque in Long Island, New York, thrower was stopped by the mosque administration subsequently administration was threatened with dire consequences by garbage thrower.

    Press conference was held after Friday prayers by the Mosque administration. US officials and Muslim community were participated. 

    New York State Senator Todd Kaminsky, also held a placard with “Say No to Islamophobia”, and said that, “We all preach brotherhood, this is United States and here, the rule of law is equal for all.”

    Senator, Todd Kaminsky, reassuring Muslim community that Muslims are not alone in solving their problems, and we are with them.

    The press conference grieved the actions of garbage thrower and use of abusive language to the mosque administration. Protesters held placards with slogans written against Islamophobia.

    Speaking at the press conference, worshipers expressed concerns over growing Islamophobia and condemned in hard words. Mosque administration and worshipers also praises to US official for the participation.

    Saeed Hassan another worshiper spoke at the press conference and said that broader thoughts were required for religious harmony. At last, mosque administration and worshipers have jointly demanded that legal action must be be taken against the culprit (garbage thrower).

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  • 9/11 anniversary: Biden calls for unity as the US remembers attacks

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    According to BBC, as the world completes 20 years of the worst attack on the United States on September 9, 2001, that killed 2,977 Americans, President Joe Biden has urged unity as his country remembers the victims of the 2001 11 September attacks. The Tribute in Light installation in New York, ahead of the 9/11 commemorations

    In a video released on the eve of the 20th anniversary, Biden said, “We honor all those who risked and gave their lives in the minutes, hours, months, and years afterward. No matter how much time has passed, these commemorations bring everything painfully back as if you just got the news a few seconds ago.” “We learned that unity is the one thing that must never break,” he added.

    Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has sent a message to Mr. Biden saying that her prayers remained with victims and survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States and paid tribute to the communities that joined together to rebuild after the devastation.

    “My thoughts and prayers, and those of my family and the entire nation, remain with the victims, survivors, and families affected, as well as the first responders and rescue workers called to duty,” the Queen said.

    Taking to Twitter, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Saturday, the terrorists behind the execution of the 9/11 attacks in the United States failed to shake the belief of people in freedom and democracy.

    “Today we remember the 2,977 people taken from us on September 11th, 2001,” Johnson said in his video message posted on the micro-blogging platform. “But while the terrorists imposed their burden of grief and suffering, we can now say with the perspective of 20 years that they failed to shake our belief in freedom and democracy,” he said.

     

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  • Pakistan commemorates Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s 73rd death anniversary.

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    The 73rd death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Father of the Nation, is being commemorated across the country with solemnity and reverence Saturday (today). Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Father of the Nation, died on September 11, 1948, just after a year Pakistan gained independence.

    To mark the day, a special ceremony of Quran Khawani and Fateha will be held at the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam in Karachi today. Educational institutions, political, social, and cultural groups have all devised programs to shed light on Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s personality and leadership. Top political leadership and people from different walks of life will visit the mausoleum to offer Fateha.

    Sindh Governor Imran Ismail and Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah visited the mausoleum of the father of the nation this morning and offered Fateha. Speaking to the media outside the mausoleum, they reiterated their resolve to navigate the challenges and problems facing Pakistan and make it a prosperous country by following Quaid’s principles. They laid a floral wreath on his grave and offered fateha.

    Born on Dec 25, 1876, Muhammad Ali Jinnah served as leader of the All India Muslim League from 1913 until the inception of Pakistan on 14 August 1947. He served as the country’s first governor-general until his demise.

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  • Los Angeles schools mandate vaccines for students 12 and up

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    According to Associated Press, students age 12 and older in the Los Angeles public school system soon must be vaccinated to attend classes on campus under one of the toughest anti-COVID mandates enacted in the nation.

    The board of the Los Angeles Unified School District voted Thursday to require students age 12 and up to be fully vaccinated, with those who take part in sports and other extracurricular activities receiving both of two shots by the end of October and all others by Dec, 19.

    Students who can’t show proof of vaccination won’t be permitted to have in-person learning following the end of winter break on Jan. 11 unless they have a medical or other exemption.

    “This action is not about violating anybody’s rights,” school board member Monica Garcia said. “This action is about doing our job to be able to offer public schools that children can come to school and be safe.”

    The nation’s second-largest school district was the largest in the U.S. to issue such a mandate. Nearby Culver City Unified School District imposed a similar policy last month for the 7,000-student district.

    Los Angeles Unified, which has 630,000 students, has moved more aggressively than most districts in enacting COVID-19 safety measures. It tests all students and employees every week, requires masking indoors and outdoors, and has ordered employees to be vaccinated.

    The district was among the last of the nation’s largest school districts to reopen to classroom instruction last spring. The teachers union opposed the move for months, citing health concerns. The union applauded the new mandate, which is sought after teachers were ordered to get the shots.

    “COVID-19 is mutating, being transmitted to our students, and vaccines remain our community’s best line of defense to prevent the continued spread of disease,” said Cecily Myart-Cruz, president of United Teachers Los Angeles.

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  • ICNA, Muslim Adventure Day in New Jersey.

    New Jersey,

    Diminishing the dangers of global pandemic, colors are beginning to restore. ICNA organized Muslim Adventure Day in New Jersey. More than 13,000 people attended and made the event successful.This program organized on annual basis. Global pandemic outbreak was delayed the event last year. After a gap of two years, event was an opportunity for the people. The festival decorated once again and thousands of people of different races and ethnicities attended the Family Day.Swings were arranged for every age group. Happiness was visible on everyone’s faces alike Eid day.Naat and Hamd resounding everywhere on Family Day. Various stalls with halal food on all sides of the park were set up.A large area was allocated for prayers at the event. At the time for prayers, men and women offered prayers in congregation.The Participants appreciated ICNA services. There was a spectacular fireworks display on the event.Family Day was attended by Muslim communities from different countries. This strengthened religious harmony and brotherhood

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  • First Pakistani and South Asian musician reach on top of global music charts.

    New York City,

    Musician, writer and producer Aswad Asif also known as  “AyoAA” has become the first Pakistani and South Asian musician to reach in the top list on the global music charts.

    Aswad Asif’s song has been included in the top list on Global Chart. This song becomes very popular.

    The song “Off the Grid” from the album of American singer Kenny West was written, composed and produced by Aswad Asif of Pakistani origin and has been included in the top list of global music chart.

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  • Shehryar Chahdhry elected as vice chairman of Republican Party, Nassau County.

    Long Island, New York .

    Republican Party has announced a prominent figure of Pakistani-American community in New York, Attorney Shehryar Chaudhary, as Vice Chairman from Nassau County, Long Island.

    Couple of decades ago Muslims, Pakistani Americans and South Asians Community didn’t involve in American politics and administration practically, now they have been realized the importance of involving in politics and take it as solution for their problems. Many of new and young candidates have been seen in New York Primary election, held recently.

    The appointment of Shehryar Chaudhry as vice chairman of Republican Party from Nassau County, Long Island is honor for Pakistani-American community.

    Suffolk County Chairman Joseph G. Cairo announced appointment of Shehryar’s as Vice Chairman from Nassau County in prestigious ceremony organized by Republican Party and key members including dignitaries attended it.Shehryar Chaudhry is the first Pakistani, first Muslim and first South Asian American who’s elected as Vice Chairman of Republican Party, Nassau County.

    Chaudhry’s thanked to leadership of the Republican Party and added that “it is an honor for him and would try to full fill all expectations”.

    Suffolk County of Long Island, a suburb of New York, is one of the largest county in The United states. A large number of Pakistani, Muslims and South Asian communities live here and is growing steadily.

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  • Ray-Ban and Facebook Introduce Ray-Ban Stories, First-Generation Smart Glasses.

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    According to Gadgets 360, Facebook’s Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses were launched on Thursday, September 9. The wearable is available in three designs and multiple colors options for frames. Customers will also have the option to select different kinds of lenses, depending on their needs.

    Facebook’s Ray-Ban Stories come with dual 5-megapixel cameras that can capture images and 30-second videos. The glasses have external-facing LED lights as a privacy feature to let people know when the cameras are working. The smart glasses are powered by an unspecified Snapdragon processor.

    Photo Courtesy: firstpost.com

    Facebook and Ray-Ban have also included touch-sensitive controls that can control music playback, calls, and volume with single-tap, double-tap, and triple-tap gestures. On the right temple, users can use the shutter button to capture images and record videos. The smart glasses come with three microphones for taking calls.

    Facebook’s Ray-Ban Stories price ranges from $299 to $379. The Facebook x Ray-Ban smart glasses can be purchased online via Ray-Ban’s website and through select retail stores in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Italy, UK, and the US.

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  • Powerful earthquake strikes southwest Mexico

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    According to CNN, A powerful earthquake struck the southwest of Mexico late Tuesday, causing widespread shaking as far away as Mexico City and killing at least one person.

    The United States Geological Survey said the 7.0 magnitude quake struck 2.5 miles east-northeast of Los Órganos de San Agustín, about eight miles from the Pacific Coast beach resort city of Acapulco. It was measured at an initial depth of 7.8 miles. At least 92 aftershocks were recorded, including one with a magnitude of 5.2, the Mexican State Civil Protection Secretariat said.

    In Mexico City, alarms could be heard shortly before the ground started shaking. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration initially issued a tsunami warning, but it was later called off.
    The lone fatality reported was a 19-year-old man named Eliodoro Hurtado, who died in the Mexican state of Guerrero.

    Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said there were no initial reports of major damage in the capital, which is about 231 miles from the epicenter. In a post on social media, Sheinbaum said that many people had lost electricity and authorities were working to restore power. The city’s metro service said in a statement that train services had been resumed following a safety review.

    Earthquakes are not uncommon in Mexico because of their location at the edge of the North American tectonic plate. Two major quakes struck the country in September 2017, and on September 19, 1985, a magnitude-8.0 temblor killed an estimated 9,500 people in and around Mexico City.

    President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said there was no “significant damage” in Guerrero state, where Tuesday’s epicenter is located. While serious damage has not yet been reported from the epicenter, Lopez Obrador said authorities did receive reports of falling rocks.

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  • Defense Day celebrations at Pakistan Embassy in Riyadh.

    Ajmal, Riyadh,

    Defense Day celebrations held at Pakistan Embassy in Saudi capital Riyadh, with the participation of military officers from different countries, Islamic Military Alliance Commander General (retd) Raheel Sharif, Pakistan Ambassador Lieutenant General (retd) Bilal Akbar.Military Attaché Brigadier Raja Haroon, accompanied by Ambassador welcomed the guests, including military Attaché and military officers stationed at foreign embassies.Ceremony held at Chancery Hall of the Embassy, foreign guests congratulated Pakistani authorities on September 6, 1965 for the bravery and courage of the Pakistan Army.While address on the occasion, Pakistan Ambassador, recalling the September War, and said that Pakistani forces had defeated and repell the enemy much stronger way and protected the borders of the homeland. Pakistani nation remembers the martyr’s sacrifices and pays tribute to them.

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  • Ilyas Ghani renown Kashmiri businessman in US passed away.

    Pennsylvania, US,

    Kashmiri businessman Ilyas Ghani has died at the age of 51 in the US state of Pennsylvania. He left five survivors; among them a widow, two sons and two daughters.

    Funeral services will be held at Mackki Mosque in Brooklyn, New York, and will be buried at Malboro Cemetery in New Jersey. The late Elias Ghani has long been involved in halal meat business in Brooklyn and then moved from New York to Pennsylvania.The Pakistani and Kashmiri American community has expressed their heartfelt grief and sorrow, and also prayed for the forgiveness of the deceased.

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  • Jeff Bezos and Yuri Milner fund anti-aging start-up Altos Labs.

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    According to Gadgets360, Last year, a large group of scientists had gathered for a two-day conference to discuss whether biotechnology could make people younger. The conference was organized at a mansion owned by Russian-Israeli billionaire Yuri Milner in Los Altos Hills, California, US.

    Experts took to the stage to explain and discuss radical attempts at “rejuvenating” animals. Eventually, a new company called Altos Labs was established. The objective of the new company is to find a way to rejuvenate cells in a lab that could ultimately lead to prolonging human life. This startup has reportedly attracted the attention of leading billionaires, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

    As per a recent report by MIT Technology Review, it is recruiting scientists and promising them unfettered research on how to reverse the aging process of cells. Manuel Serrano of the Institute for Research in Biomedicine in Barcelona, Spain, reportedly accepted the job offer, whereas Peter Walter, whose laboratory at the University of California, San Francisco, is behind a molecule that shows remarkable effects on memory, is also reportedly joining the company.

    The report suggested that the company’s investors included the world’s richest person Jeff Bezos, Yuri Milner, and his wife Julia have invested in Altos Labs through a foundation. Another backer of the company is entrepreneur and scientist Richard Klausner, who served as the chief of the National Cancer Institute of the US. The incorporation filing in the UK for Altos Labs reportedly showed Klausner as the CEO of the new company.

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  • Texas Governor Signs New Voting Restrictions into Law.

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    According to Associated Press, Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed an elections overhaul into law Tuesday that adds more voting restrictions in the booming state, after Democrats spent months protesting what they say are efforts to weaken minority turnout and preserve the GOP’s eroding dominance. Abbott signed the sweeping changes during a ceremony in the East Texas city of Tyler.

    “I feel extremely confident that when this law makes it through the litigation phase, it will be upheld,” Abbott said. “Because exactly what we’ve said, it does make it easier for people to be able to go vote. No one who is eligible to vote will be denied the opportunity to vote.”

    Texas is among at least 18 states that have enacted new voting restrictions since the 2020 election, according to the Brennan Center for Justice. The laws are part of a national GOP campaign, including in Florida, Georgia, and Arizona, to tighten voting laws in the name of security, partly driven by Trump’s false claims that the election was stolen.

    Opponents did not wait for Abbott’s signature to begin filing lawsuits against the new Texas law known as Senate Bill 1. The American Civil Liberties Union, minority rights groups, and disability advocates are part of a broad coalition that filed separate lawsuits last week in federal court in Texas, accusing Republican lawmakers of violating the federal Voting Rights Act and intentionally discriminating against minorities.

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  • Pakistani American celebrated Defense day in Washington.

    Fazal Khaliq, Washington D.C.,

    “All Neighbors Organization” including Christian, Hindu and Pakistani American Council members have mapped out a high example of love and courage for the beloved homeland by organizing a spectacular Defense Day celebration.On September 6, 1965, the enemy invaded the Home Land in the dark night and wanted to carry out their nefarious intentions, but enemy was defeated.

    Pakistanis in US have tried to convince the next generation how the Pakistan Army has made great sacrifices for the defense of homeland.

    The Pak-India war of 1965 has made it clear that our enemy is cunning. In this war, the martyrs of Pak army irrigated the country with their blood. Nation remember the sacrifices of their martyrs and also celebrates defense day with dignity.

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  • Paris Kite Club stall set up in Pakistan Festival.

    Matiullah, Paris,

    Pakistan Festival held in Paris, Pakistanis were happy to see the stall of Paris Kite Club. All day long stall was the center of attention for Pakistani and foreign community. Kites were also given as gifts to the aspirants by the Paris Kite Club. Ambassador of Pakistan to France Amjad Aziz Qazi visited the kite stall.Large numbers of Pakistani community also visited the Paris Kite Club stall and refreshed their childhood memories by taking pictures with kites. Kite-flying enthusiasts were also surprised to see kites for the first time in France. The Paris Kite Club team also invited kite-flying enthusiasts to join the club.

    Paris Kite Club captain Muhammad Sajid and Vice-captain Atif Chaudhry told the media that the experience of setting up a stall at the Pakistan Festival was a successful. The main purpose was to make the Pakistani community aware of their culture.The Paris Kite Club team thanked Pakistan Festival Committee members Umair Baig and Abdul Qadir for their cooperation.

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  • Pakistan’s Defense Day celebrated with full zeal and enthusiasm.

    Coney island, New York City,

    The Pakistani-American community gathered on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn area and celebrated Pakistan’s Defense Day and Martyrs’ Day with full zeal and enthusiasm. Participants paid tributes to martyrs and Ghazi of the September 6, 1965 war against India. The flag was also hoisted.While addressing the participants, Chief Guest of the ceremony and Consul General of Pakistan in New York Ayesha Ali high lightened the importance of Defense Day.Nations never forget the 1965 war and its martyrs, no one overthink and underestimate that Pakistan is in frail, Ayesha added

    Remembrance of martyrs and Ghazi’s on defense day recalls the 1965 war. Every member of the nation is ready to sacrifice his life for the country. Pakistani community also expressed their feelings and said that India should come out from Paradise of fools. We never compromise on dignity of our homeland.At last cake was also cut and prayed for security, development, stability and prosperity of the country.

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  • Unemployed US Citizen Won’t Get Benefits Anymore.

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    September 6, is celebrated as Labor Day in the United States, and millions of jobless people across the country have been deprived of Unemployment Benefits.

    According to AP, millions of jobless Americans lost their unemployment benefits on Monday, leaving only a handful of economic support programs for those who are still being hit financially by the year-and-a-half-old coronavirus pandemic.

    Two critical programs expired on Monday. One provided jobless aid to self-employed and gig workers and another provided benefits to those who have been unemployed for more than six months. Further, the Biden administration’s $300 weekly supplemental unemployment benefit also ran out on Monday. It’s estimated that roughly 8.9 million Americans will lose all or some of these benefits.

    While the White House has encouraged states to keep paying the $300 weekly benefit by using money from the stimulus bills, no states have opted to do so. Many states even opted out of the federal program early after some businesses complained that they couldn’t find enough people to hire.

    The ending of these programs comes as the U.S. economy has recovered from the pandemic, but with substantial gaps in the recovery. The Labor Department says there are still 5.7 million fewer jobs than before the pandemic.

    Americans still financially struggling in the pandemic will find a smaller patchwork of social support programs, both at the state level and through the federal government.

    Those unemployed less than six months will still be able to collect their benefits, but the amount will fall back to the level that each state pays. The average weekly check is roughly $387, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, but varies greatly state by state.

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  • The Wire actor Michael K. Williams found dead, NYPD

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    According to Reuters, Michael K. Williams, the actor best known for his role in HBO’s “The Wire,” was found dead in his New York apartment on Monday, according to the New York Police Department. He was 54.

    Lieutenant John Grimpel, an NYPD spokesman, said Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment after a 2 pm (1800 GMT) emergency phone call to emergency operators.

    The NYPD said there was an “ongoing investigation” into Williams’s death and that the New York City medical examiner will determine the cause of death at a later time.

    Photo Courtesy: Associated Press

    Officials said he was found dead Monday afternoon in a penthouse apartment in Williamsburg near Kent Avenue and S. Ninth Street.

    Williams, who received a 2021 Emmy nomination for his performance in HBO’s Lovecraft Country, also found fame for his role in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire.

    Little, a “stick-up boy” based on real figures from Baltimore, was probably the most beloved character among the devoted fans of “The Wire,” the HBO show that ran from 2002 to 2008 and is re-watched constantly in streaming.

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