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  • Useful tips to avoid insulin injections

    Web Desk:

    According to medical experts, insulin is an essential hormone for human health. Insulin is produced in the pancreas, which provides sugar to the cells of the body through food. Sometimes the body cells do not work together with insulin, which can lead to diabetes. Diabetes occurs when insulin is not produced in the right amount or does not work properly, because of this glucose starts to accumulate in our blood and then passes out through the urine.

    Cinnamon is one of the most popular spices used in the world and has been used as a medicine since ancient times. People are still unaware of some of the amazing benefits of cinnamon, as a result of which it is still not used properly.

    According to a study, research conducted for the presence of antioxidants in twenty-six spices, cinnamon was clearly on the top even surpassing the superfood ginger.

    According to nutritionists, 100-gram cinnamon has 274 calories, while it contains 10mili gram sodium, 431-gram potassium, 81 grams carbohydrates, 2.2 grams sugar, and 4 grams protein. It also contains 5 percent vitamin A, 6 percent vitamin C, 100 percent calcium, 46 percent Iron, 15 percent Magnesium, and 10 percent vitamin B6. Cinnamon is also rich in fiber, with about 53.3 grams of fiber per 100 grams.

    Cinnamon is considered by nutritionists to be the best ingredient for balancing blood sugar levels and increasing the production of natural insulin. Cinnamon is an effective treatment for diabetes due to its positive increase in insulin. According to experts, cinnamon can be easily used in diabetics without any harm. Cinnamon also contains natural antioxidant ingredients that have a beneficial effect against harmful substances, along with the enhancing properties of natural insulin.

    Medical experts suggest some effective ways to use cinnamon to get its maximum benefits. One is to soak the one inch of cinnamon stick in a glass of water overnight and drink it in the morning with an empty stomach. Soak the one inch of the cinnamon stick into one cup of boiling water and cover it for 15 minutes. Afterward drink this water and throw away the piece of cinnamon.

    Avoid boiling cinnamon in water on the stove. Try to use glass or metal utensils for both methods, avoid using plastic utensils.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Fateha khuwani at Makki Mosque for late Ahmed Taranum.

    Brooklyn, New York City,

    Head of the PAYS (Pakistani American Youth Society) Ahsan Chughtai, Father-in-law Ahmed Tarnam, had recently passed away in Texas.

    Recitation of Quran and prayers offered at Makki Mosque in Brooklyn for the reward of deceased. Qari Osama offered Fateha Khuwani for the reward of soul of the late Ahmad Tarnam.

    The ceremony was attended by a large number of Pakistani community and expressed condolences to the mourners and prayed for the highest ranks of the deceased.

    At last, Ahsan Chughtai thanked participants attended the Quran Khuwani.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • WhatsApp Web and Desktop Apps Finally Getting Photo Editing Tools

    Gadgets360/Web Desk:

    According to Gadgets 360, WhatsApp Web and desktop apps are reportedly getting photo editing tools, a feature that has been present only in the mobile app till now. These tools will allow users to edit photos, with an additional option to add stickers, before sending them.

    WhatsApp update tracker WABetaInfo has noted new editing tools on WhatsApp Web and desktop app. These editing options referred to as ‘Drawing Tools’ allow editing images before sending them from WhatsApp Web or desktop app. The mobile app has had image editing tools since the beginning. With the new Drawing Tools, users can add emojis or text to the image, and crop or rotate it, before sharing them.

    Users need to make sure they are using the latest version of the web browser and WhatsApp desktop app in order to use photo editing tools called “drawing tools”. When the user uploads the image, a new drawing or editing tool will appear at the top of the WhatsApp page.

    The tools can be seen on top after you select the image you’d like to share. The option to add text is still present at the bottom along with the ‘view once’ option. This feature may not be visible to all users right away. According to the publication, the feature will soon be visible to all users and they are recommended to update to the latest version of WhatsApp on Android, iOS, and desktop.

    Unfortunately, WhatsApp web and desktop apps don’t yet offer the ability to add filters such as black and white or Chrome to photos. In addition, web users will still not be able to edit the video. That is, you can crop the video.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Afghan Journalist Unsafe, 2 killed and another abducted.

    Baseer Hotak, Helmand,

    The Taliban advancements for capturing the cities and gain the power continued in Afghanistan. Dozens of journalists have been killed in various incidents in Afghanistan since 2018. War torn country is the most dangerous for Journalist, the government and the Taliban both imprisonments Journalists.

    Voice of Paktia radio producer Toofan Omeri was shot dead along with his companion on the Parwan-Kabul highway while returning to Kabul from Bagram district of Parwan province. Omeri was also worked for the Kabul Attorney General’s Office. Last year Tofan Omeri brother’s Zahal Omeri, was also shot dead in Kabul.

    The war escalates by Taliban, ongoing uncertainty and weakens rule of law has created terror among citizens, this situation of Afghanistan have lot of concerns among local journalists.

    On the other end, Lashkar-Gah, the capital of southern Helmand province, a local journalist Naimatullah Himmat was abducted from Gharghasht radio and television channel and transferred him to an unknown location.

    A member of the Afghan Journalists Safety Committee, Zainullah Iss-tanakzai, said he had contacted Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid to rescue abducted journalist, but so far no progress had been made.

    Afghan journalists’ organizations have expressed deep concerns over both incidents. The Kabul Press Club, the Journalists’ Safety Committee, the Committee to Protect Journalists and the Information Party have called on the government to immediately arrest the killers of the slain journalist and release the abducted journalist safely.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Independence celebrations in little Pakistan with enthusiasm.

    Coney Island, NYC,

    Pakistanis lives in any part of the world, must celebrates independence with great enthusiasm. Amazing Independence Day celebrated in Little Pakistan, Coney Island, New York city.

    The annual Brooklyn Festival was traditionally held by Council of People’s Organizations (COPO) and the Pakistani American Merchant Association. Long live Pakistan slogans chanted in the festival.

    The festival started with the recitation of Holy Quran followed by Naat. A tribute was also paid to the community members who lost their lives in pandemic.

    Large numbers of the Pakistani community participated in the festival. Raja Sajid, chairman of the Brooklyn Festival, welcome the Participants and also spoke at the Brooklyn Fair.

    Haider Afzal, Malaika Faisal and renowned Pakistani singer Noman Khalid fill the colors in the musical concert at Brooklyn Festival. The traditional bhangras was also performed on the stage during musical concert.

    Pakistan’s Deputy Consul General, Nawab Adil Khan, also attended the festival and expressed his gratitude to Pakistanis living in the US.

    American officials also attending the annual Brooklyn festival and expressed their views. The shields were also awarded to the guests.

    Mohammad Rizvi, co-founder of the organization, thanked US officials for coming and praised the role of Pakistani community in US development.

    Every year, Pakistanis living in US celebrates national holidays of homeland with great enthusiasm. Future generations will learned from these festivities and continue to repeat this history of eternal love for Pakistan.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Brooklyn Emerge congratulates successful NYC Council Women’s at Quba Mosque.

    Brooklyn, New York City,

    Brooklyn Emerge invites successful Council Women’s candidate of New York City Council primary election. Felicia Singh, from District Thirty-two, Rita Joseph from District Forty and Mercedes from District Forty-Six invited to Quba Mosque in the Brooklyn area, team Brooklyn Emerge welcomes and congratulated them on their victory.

    The female members of the city council met with community members. Community members raised their concerns with council women’s. Elected Council Women’s assured community members that in their constituencies they would ensure the provision of halal food for Muslim children in schools.

    The head of Brooklyn Emerge, Zakaria Khan, Sahibzada Shabbir Ahmed and others briefed the elected council women officials on the establishment, aims and objectives of their organization.

    While speaking to Vosa TV on the occasion, Zakaria Khan said that his organization has always worked hard for unity and welfare of the community and will continue with same determination.

    Brooklyn Emerge team also cut the cake on the succession of council women’s candidates.

     

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Transgender soccer star Quinn makes history with Olympic gold

    Tokyo/ Web Desk:

    Footballer Quinn became the first openly transgender athlete to win an Olympic medal when Canada won the gold-medal match against Sweden in a penalty shootout.

    The 25-year-old  Quinn, who goes by a single name and uses the pronouns “they” and “their”, has a long history with the Canadian team, debuting in 2014 and winning bronze at the 2016 Rio Games, but only came out as transgender last year.

    Photo Courtesy: nbcnews.com

    Earlier, she was considered as a woman, but Quinn said they had been concerned about their gender.

    “I wanted to be my authentic self in all spheres of my life and one of those is being in a public space,” Quinn said at the time.

    “Declaring that I am a transgender was a big decision because the treatment of transgender people in our society is very painful,” says Quinn.

    She says that the fight is not over yet, many transgenders are still kept out of the game, they are not allowed to fulfill their dream of playing in the Olympics, the fight will continue until they all come to this field.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Tokyo’s closing ceremony ends pandemic Olympics

    Tokyo/ Web Desk:

    After more than two weeks of competition in 33 sports across 46 disciplines in 43 venues, for a total of 339 medal events, the Tokyo Olympics formally came to an end on Sunday with the closing ceremony.

     

    Photo Courtesy: olympics.com

    At the end of the ceremony, the President of the Tokyo Organizing Committee Hashimoto Seiko, and IOC president Thomas Bach delivered two separate speeches. Seiko will thank the athletes and volunteers, and then Bach will declare that the Games are officially closed. The President of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Beach, handed over the Olympic flag to the Mayor of Paris, the capital of France, where the 2024 Olympic Games will be held.

    Photo Courtesy: olympics.com

    The Olympics, which began on July 23 in Tokyo, Japan, ended after 16 days, where the United States proves its superiority. The United States won the most medals, winning a total of 113 medals, including 39 gold, 41 silver, and 33 bronze.

    Photo Courtesy: olympics.com

    Chinese athletes won 38 gold, 32 silver, and 18 bronze medals. With 88 medals China remained in second place.

    Olympics 2020 host got the third position with 58 medals; 27 gold, 14 silver, and 17 bronze medals.

    The UK also succeeded in getting the name in the top five countries with 65 medals; which received 22 gold, 21 silver, and 22 bronze.

    The overall performance of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) was also excellent, but it finished fifth in the gold medal race and third overall. Russian Athletes won 20 gold, 28 silver, and 23 bronze medals, received a total of 71 medals.

    Photo Courtesy: olympics.com

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • A unique Pakistan Independence celebrations in NY, Atlantic ocean.

    New York City,

    The month of August begins; Pakistani-Americans in New York have started celebrating the 14th Independence Day of Pakistan with Variety of amazing events.

    The Pakistani community in New York hosted a unique historical cruise party at the Atlantic Ocean to celebrate Pakistan’s 75th Independence anniversary.

    Pakistani, Kashmiri and Sikh leaders and community members participated in large numbers. Flags of Pakistan, Kashmir and Khalistan were waved on the cruise and Pakistan national anthems also sounded.

    On the occasion, Raja Razzaq, “Head of Pakistan Think Tank” and Nusrat Sohail, Head of “Women to Women Forum” said that celebration of Pakistan Independence Day on a cruise ship is a very pleasant experience and we are also expressing solidarity with Kashmiri and Sikh community.

    Dr Amarjit Singh leader of Sikh community has said that “We strongly condemn India’s brutality and demographic change of Kashmir.”

    Moreover, Dr Amit admired Quaid-e-Azam’s services for Pakistan Independence, he added that in 1947, Quaid-e-Azam had identified notorious extremist Hindu ideology but our leadership had failed to recognize.

    Special prayers for the development and success of Pakistan were offered at cruise ship in healthy, fresh and pleasant environment, the participants paid tribute to all those who had fought for Pakistan’s independence before partition.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Muslim Community stage Protest against New York Police.

    New York,

    Muslim Community of Brooklyn Demanded to New York City Government and higher authority of New York Police Department (NYPD) to conduct fair inquiry of trampled the holiness of Makki Masjid (Mosque) by Police.

    Above demand from Muslim worshipers and social figures of community heard in protest, which was stage against NYPD outside of Makki Masjid at Friday.

    Demonstrators hold banners and placards with slogans against the police desecrated of Mosque and demand not to do again.

    The protest was attended by Imam-e-Masjid Qari Osama, worshipers of the mosque, and other social figures of the community.

    Qari Osama and other spoke to protesters that we respect NYPD and want same in return but police entered in our Mosque in Uniform while praying inside the mosque and arrested a worshiper namely Ishtiaq Ahmed, it is Commendable and have been concern of insecurity among Muslim Community.

    “If police had any complain or evidence against Ishtiaq’s they should have informed to Makki Masjid Management, we would send him in police custody” they added.

    Protesters also said that some black sheep in our community have developed relation with policemen for their own interest and which was also misused in previous incident. People who use the police for personal gain are enemies of the community۔

    “Have police entered in any other religion-worship place ever”.? Protesters raised a question on police over trampled the holiness of mosque.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Fall of south western province Nimroz after 3 days fierce fighting

    Afghanistan,

    Taliban enter Zaranj, the capital of the southwestern province of Nimroz, and captured the provincial governor’s house.

    Former spokesman of President Ashraf Ghani and head of Afghan government media cell Dawa Khan Mina Pal was killed in a firing incident in the capital Kabul.

    Taliban have reportedly captured the capital city of Nimroz, Zaranj, at 12 noon local time, without any resistance. Nimroz is the first province in southwest of the country where Taliban have managed to take control after three months of fierce attacks. After capturing the city, Taliban advancements towards the provincial governor’s house. Members of the security forces and provincial agencies had left Zaranj.

    According to reports, workers from various agencies, including government security and defence personal, had entered neighboring Iran before the Taliban arrived on Zaranj. Videos circulated on social media shows that security and government personals crossing the border into neighboring Iran in dozens of vehicles.

    On the other end, after the fall of government control over Nimroz and capturing by Taliban, a series of looting of equipment in various government institutions in the capital has begun. Even before this, in some areas of the country where government control was lost, complaints and incidents of looting have been reported in various institutions and private households. Some videos show armed men looting various items, while children and civilians can be seen as same.

    Civilians in Nimroz have called the looting a dangerous act and reacted strongly to the corrupt provincial administration handing over the province to the Taliban without resistance. According to citizens, the provincial officials of Nimroz were corrupt people and this was the reason they fled.

    There are no reports of Nimroz Governor Karim Brahui or other provincial officials weather they were killed or alive.

    On the other end, a former spokesman for President Ashraf Ghani and head of the Afghan government media cell, Dawa Khan Mena Pal died in firing in the Darulaman area west of the capital Kabul on Friday. Mina Pal hailed from the southern province of Helmand and by profession he was a journalist.


    President Ashraf Ghani, the head of the Reconciliation Commission, Dr. Abdullah, and other members of the government have expressed regret over the killing of Dawa Khan Mina Pal, calling it tantamount to killing the media person.

    Taliban has claimed responsibility for the killing of head of the government’s media cell
    Dawa Khan Mina Paul.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • PTI celebrates victory in Azad Kashmir and Sialkot in New York.

    New York city,

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) celebrates victory in commencement of PTI’s historic victory in Sialkot and Azad Kashmir Election, Pakistan.

    A large number of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and workers attended the celebration held at a local restaurant in Queens, New York.
    The event was hosted by senior PTI leaders Khawar Baig, Chaudhry Zameer and Adeel Shuja Gondal.
    Deputy Secretary, OIC, PTI, North America, Tanveer Ahmed was the chief guest at the event.

    While addressing the participants, Dy Sec said that, we have to work hard to overcome differences. Success is destiny only if we work together.

    On the occasion, senior PTI leaders Amjad Nawaz, Shahid Ranjha, Naveed Warraich, Zafar Cheema and workers said, “We thank Allah for this victory and as well entire Pakistani nation, and especially youth of PTI.” Thank you for being a part of the victory.


    Expressing confidence on PM Imran Khan, the workers expressed their views and said that Imran Khan has made reforms for overseas. soon overseas will also use their right to vote.

    At last the birthday cake of senior PTI leader Chaudhry Pervez Riaz was also cut.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • WhatsApp New Feature; Send Text WITHOUT Typing

    Sun Francisco/ Web Desk:

    It’s not always convenient to physically type out messages. In fact, it can often be slower if you’re trying to tell someone a lot of information very quickly which is why voice messages are now so popular. But not everyone likes receiving voice messages because it’s not always convenient to listen to them.

    That’s why WhatsApp has now added a speech-to-text feature that will turn your spoken words into a text message.

    Whatsapp has introduced a way to send text messages without having to physically type them out. The new feature is called Dictation, and lets you speak messages into your mobile’s microphone then translates them into text.

    The Dictation feature was added in the latest WhatsApp update and is available on both iPhone and Android.

    WhatsApp users can easily send a bunch of messages without even typing them on the messaging app, all thanks to digital assistants. You just need to ask the virtual assistant to send a WhatsApp and then your work will be done.

    First, go into the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and make sure you’ve got the latest version of WhatsApp installed.

    Then follow these steps:

    • Open WhatsApp
    • Open a chat with the contact you want to speak to
    • Open up the chat keyboard, where you’d normally type messages
    • Look for a microphone icon (not the one next to the chat bar): on Android, it’s black and in the top right, and on iPhone, it’s in the very bottom right of the screen.
    • If you want a comma and question mark, simply say “comma” or “question mark” out loud. It’s the same story for adding “full stop”.
    • Once you’ve finished your message, check it over and then hit send.

    When you’re speaking into the microphone, remember to talk clearly and enunciate words as turning speech into text is very tricky for apps.

    It’s also best to dictate your message in a quiet place, to give your microphone the best chance of picking up your words. You can always edit your dictated message before you send it anyway, to correct any typos that may appear.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • KPL kicks off with a beautiful opening ceremony

    Muzaffarabad/ Web Desk:

    The inaugural edition of the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) kicked off with a simple yet beautiful opening ceremony in Muzaffarabad on Friday night.

    The ceremony started with paragliders landing on the ground with Pakistan and Azad Kashmir flags. Afterward, the national anthems of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir were played in the stadium. A significant crowd was also present at the Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium holding Pakistan’s and Azad Kashmir’s flags.

    Speaking at the event, KPL President Arif Malik stated that they had been working tirelessly for the past three years to host a cricketing event in Muzaffarabad that could be telecast worldwide. He implied that KPL is all about cricket and entertainment and that there is no place for politics.

    “We will not discuss anything political here. We will only talk about cricket and entertainment,” he maintained. “There can’t be a better combination than Kashmir and cricket.”

    Malik further said that finally hosting KPL in the Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium is a dream comes true for him.

    “Dear world, look at the crowd and the beauty of Muzaffarabad, yes it is happening,” he uttered. “Thank you, Muzaffarabad and Azad Kashmir, our dream is fulfilled here today.”

    He also thanked all the sponsors and broadcasters for their priceless contribution to make KPL a reality.

    Meanwhile, KPL Vice-President Wasim Akram congratulated the people of Kashmir for getting their own league where the budding cricketers from the valley could shine.

    The Sultan of Swing could not hold himself from praising the picturesque stadium of Muzaffarabad and termed it the most beautiful cricket stadium he has seen so far anywhere in the world.

    Later, five captains of their respective franchises, except Shoaib Malik, gathered to unveil the beautiful trophy of the first edition of the KPL.

    The six-team event, which will continue till Aug 17, features Muzaffarabad Tigers, Rawalakot Hawks, Bagh Stallions, Mirpur Royals, Kotli Lions, and Overseas Warriors.

    The tournament will see a number of currents and former Pakistan and foreign cricketers, including ex-South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs, former England wicket-keeper Matt Prior, Afridi, Malik, Mohammad Hafeez, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Irfan, Sharjeel Khan, Shan Masood, Sohaib Maqsood, Ahmed Shehzad, Haider Ali, Kamran Akmal, Sohail Tanvir, Anwar Ali and Imad Wasim in action.

    Social media users share the beautiful moments of the inaugural ceremony on twitter.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Two years passed on Kashmir lock down and world silence on Indian oppression.

    Berlin,

    A demonstrations observed across Germany while a webinar was held at Pakistani Embassy in Berlin. President Azad Kashmir, Pakistani and German officials, journalists and other members of the community joins the Kashmir exploitation webinar.

    Azad Kashmir President Sardar Masood Khan and Chairman of the Kashmir Committee, Shehryar Afridi said that peace could not be possible without resolving Kashmir issue.

    On August 5 2019, the Indian government’s repeal Article 370 and 35-A & Kashmir’s special status. The Pakistani and Kashmiri community around the world observed as exploitation day against Indian oppression in the valley.

    The speakers added that peace in South Asia is possible only by liberating occupied Kashmir from India. If the situation worsens, South Asia is on the brink of nuclear war.

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi support the ideology of the RSS, they want to eliminate Muslims majority in India and change the demography of Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, speakers added.

    Earlier on the day of exploitation, the Organization, Friends of Kashmir, staged a protest in Berlin in solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiris, which was attended by a large number of Pakistani and Kashmiri community.

    Participants hold Kashmiri flags, including banners and placards, and chanted slogans against the India Modi government and against ongoing atrocities in Kashmir.

    The speakers said that two years have passed since the lock down imposed in occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The world is silence on this act of oppression.

    The speakers added that the time is not far when our Kashmiri brothers and sisters will also see the freedom.

    The protesters demanded that the international community interfere and end Indian tyranny, oppression and domination over Kashmir and play its role in resolving the Kashmir issue in accordance with UN resolutions.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Google makes third party signing easier

    Silicon Valley/ Web Desk:

    Most of us must have used the third-party sign-in option to log in to a new application. Users are given the option to log in with an email address, Facebook, or Twitter account to avoid the hassle of remembering the password for each app.

    But for some users, the process of signing in to a third-party application becomes more difficult, but now Google has made this complex problem of its users easier.

    According to a report published on the technology website 9 to5 Google, Google has further improved the process and made the sign-in experience much easier. The technology giant has added “One Tap Authentication” to its module called “Google Identity Services”, which makes it much easier to sign in to third-party applications.

    This new method will work directly on existing websites and will not redirect users to a separate sign-in patch. The purpose of this new feature is to streamline the user browsing experience without any hassle.

    According to the report, this feature will also be available for Android phone users, and “One Tap Prompt” will appear on Android users’ mobiles, while desktop users will be able to view it directly upwards. This feature will work for both newly signed up users and old logged-in users.

    According to the report, users will also be able to see their name, email address, and profile picture at the bottom of the website.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Fateha Khuwani at karachi Press Club

    Karachi, Pakistan

    A Fateha khuwani was organized by Karachi press club for the late mother of Zahid Rana, CEO of Voice of South Asia, the late Rafiq Afghan, Editor-in-Chief of the daily Ummat, former President Salahuddin Haider, senior members Sheen Farrukh, Munazza Inam and Ibrahim Wayani. , Senior Photo Journalist Saeed Iqbal, Senior Reporter of Jasrat Daily Abdul Samad Taji, Former Secretary of Press Club Khurshid Abbasi’s Khush-daman, Mother of Senior Member Iqtdar Anwar, Court Reporter of Daily Dawn Ishaq Tanoli’s Khush-daman, Daily Dunya Forum Editor Mustafa Habib’s father-in-law, senior photographer Muhammad Mehdi and Ikram Mehdi’s sister and mother of senior journalist Shariq Hussain, member Karachi Press Club Adeel Mustafa and member Press Club Sohail Jamali’s father-in-law , other deceased and the families of the members of the Karachi Press Club. President KPC Fazil Jamili, Secretary Rizwan Bhatti, Members of the Working Committee, Former Secretary and Senior Journalist Maqsood Yousufi, Vosa TV CEO Zahid Rana , Rafiq Afghan’s brother Nasir Afghan, Rafiq Afghan’s son Ali Asad A large number of club members attended the Fateha Khuwani. The members conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the CEO of Vosa TV Zahid Rana on the demise of his mother and prayed that Allah Almighty grant the deceased a high position, patience to the bereaved family.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • District 47 council man Ari Kagan Met his Voters

    New York City,

    The newly elected Democratic councilor, Ari Kagan, won the primary mayoral election from Brooklyn’s District 47, Ari met with Pakistani community in his constituency and thanked community for their support and vote in the election.

    The meeting was also attended by APNA Chairman Pervez Siddique, Shazia Wattoo, Erum Hanif and others.

    On the occasion, Pervez Siddiqui said that the number of Pakistani community in US is definitely less than other immigrants, but their importance in the election is increasing.

    During meeting, community and Ari Kagan discuss various community issues, Councilman Ari Kagan said that wheather election is for local or at the national level, the vote of every individual and every community matters.
    The community reminded Ari Kagan of his manifesto and plans for the welfare of the community in the election campaign.

    The head of APNA community Pervez Siddiqui, said that he hoped that the success of Ari Kagan would fulfill all the promises.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Special Assistant to Ambassador, Abid ullah Khan buried.

    Matiullah, Berlin,

    Senior Officer and Special Assistant to Ambassador, Abid ullah Khan has been buried today in the presence of hundreds of mourners. He left behind a widow, three daughters and a son

    Ambassador of Pakistan Dr. Muhammad Faisal, Head of Chancellor Kamran, other Pakistani dignitaries including embassy staff, Religious party Leaders, International and political figures attended the funeral.

    Before Funeral prayers Scholars lectured on the Judgment Day. The Pakistan Ambassador to Berlin and several other ambassadors paid tribute for portray the positive image of the country and best morals and character of deceased.

    Scholars of Arabic and Turkish mosques in the residential area, Neighbors and locals appreciated late Abidullah’s role.

    Abidullah Khan was the asset of overseas Pakistanis. He always had been on the forefront in resolving Overseas Pakistanis issues.

    The attendants in the funeral offered forgiveness supplications for the deceased.

    Earlier, Abidullah died of a severe heart attack on July 29. He arrived at Pakistan House to take the ambassador for the embassy.

    Former ambassadors, officers and other friends mourn the demise of the deceased.

    Sanaullah Abid, the daughter-in-law of the late, was also honored last year in Germany for humanitarian work.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • We will defend till last moment says President Ghani

    Bashir Hotak, Kabul,

    The Political situation has deteriorated in Afghanistan due to unexpected withdrawal of US coalition forces. Citizens stood up against Taliban.

    According to a survey report, more than 200,000 people have been displaced from three provinces in just one week, due to fierce fighting and are forced to refuge in open fields.

    According to displaced Afghan’s, we are human and Muslims, Taliban or the government, solve problems through dialogue, people’s homes were destroyed, even many families did not bury their loved ones. We are forced to leave our homes and refuge in open fields with children, women and the elderly in scorching sun in 42 degree Celsius heat.

    In Taliban stronghold areas we lost our homes. On the other side government bombard our homes to target Taliban, we have nothing no food no water to drink and no shelter. What we do? Where we go and why this oppression to us?

    Taliban and the government listen to our pleas and stop fighting so that we can go back to our homes.

    According to reports, the Taliban have also advancing to capture the city of Kandahar city while city has been besieged for three days. According to Afghan security officials Taliban have suffered heavy casualties in Kandahar, they attempts to seize the city but government forces retaliate and they have been failed.

    According to the security forces, the Taliban tried hard for three days to capture the city, but they were severely defeated.

    They targeted Kandahar from outskirts of the Spin Boldak and Dund districts, but the timely Afghan defence and airial bombardment killed thirty-seven fighters and wounded more than fifty in a single day.

    The bodies of some people are still in the area while some of the bodies were taken away by their companions. Afghan forces assure the residents of Kandahar to show patience and unity, the situation will soon change and we will not allow the Taliban to take over Kandahar city.

    According to the Afghan forces, city of Herat also has been under intense attack for several days, but Taliban’s every attack has been foiled, there is no threat to the city and to civilians until the presence of forces, Residents and city should be safe in Herat.

    Following the Taliban’s advancements to capture towns, districts and cities. Former Jihadi leaders, Mujahideen (armed outfits) and civilians in country side have stood up against Taliban oppression. They are on front lines of war along with security forces to protect their areas.

    According to former Governor Ismail that we believe in the help and support of Allah Almighty, we are here with our security forces to defend Herat. We assure people of Herat that Taliban attacks will be responded with heavy resistance. They retaliated and not in position to capture the city.

    President Ashraf Ghani also determined to defend the city of Herat. President said that we will not hand over Herat to the enemy under any circumstances. President message to the Taliban fighters, that “We will defend Herat till last moment and will not allow capturing this city in any situation”.

    A week has passed since the battle for control of the city of Herat. Fresh troops have been sent from the capital Kabul to protect the Herat. Security forces advancing towards the outer gates of the city and expected to heavy gun battle with Taliban fighters.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • WhatsApp rolls out ‘View Once’ photos, videos

    Social Media/ Web Desk:

    Taking photos and recording videos of almost every fun, important, and random moment has become common in the contemporary world, but not every memory should leave a digital print.

    WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature “View Once” photos and videos that disappear from the chat after they’ve been opened, giving users greater control over their privacy. This feature provides users with a chance to share the moment with others and not leave a digital footprint.

     “As with all the personal messages you send on WhatsApp, ‘View Once’ media is protected by end-to-end encryption so WhatsApp cannot see them,” the messaging app’s blog said.

    “Media will not be saved to the recipient’s Photos or Gallery. Once you send a view once a photo or video, you won’t be able to view it again,” WhatsApp said in a statement.

    They will also be clearly marked with a new “one-time” icon. After the media has been viewed, the message will appear as “opened” to avoid any confusion about what was happening in the chat at the time. This feature also won’t allow forward, save, star, or share photos or videos that were sent or received with the view once media is enabled.

    We’re rolling out the feature to everyone starting this week and are looking forward to feedback on this new way to send private and disappearing media, the messaging app said.

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  • Meme Museum in Hong Kong Brings Viral Posts Offline

    Web Desk:

    According to gadgets360, the meme craze has jumped out of our mobile phones into the offline world. Until now, most of us were addicted to scrolling our cell phones to check the new memes going viral on the Internet, but an art mall in Hong Kong has opened an exhibition to explore the most interesting cultural snapshots of how we communicate with each other in the 21st century. As memes have become a universal language, the exhibition is an attempt to celebrate the creativity of viral memes from around the world.

    Hong Kong’s meme museum at the K11 Art Mall has created a buzz on social media and has overnight become a trending topic. The exhibition is being organized by 9GAG and K11 mall and showcases over 100 memes. The museum features the evolution of memes through 3D figures and imagery. It is indeed once in a lifetime experience.

    The Meme Museum features seven zones themed around the “Troll Face,” “Doge,” “Disaster Girl”, “Drake” and more. The organizers said the other popular memes that have been included in the museum are: Wojak Feels Guy, Yao Ming, and Distracted Boyfriend.

    But what has caught everyone’s attention is that the museum also features the “disappointed Pakistani fan”. Later identified as Sarim Akhtar, he had gotten upset with Pakistan’s performance against Australia during an ICC World Cup 2019 match. The sheer frustration on his face was captured by the cameras as Australia won the game by 41 runs.

    According to a report by Hype beast, the museum also features the “Beyond the Meme” sensory 4-D interactive experience and the world’s first meme NFT artwork – titled In Meme We Love. The organizers have also set $100 cash prizes for those who create original memes during the exhibition that will continue till September 5.

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  • Nation observes Youm-e-Istehsal today

    Islamabad/Web Desk:

    The nation is observing Youm-e-Istehsal on Thursday, 5th August to express solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiri people on completion of two years of the military siege of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. It was on the 5th of August 2019 that the special constitutional status of IIOJ&K was scrapped by the Modi government.

    A host of events have been arranged in order to denounce the Indian unilateral illegal actions against the Kashmiri people. Solidarity walks are arranged in all the main cities including the federal capital. A rally was arranged at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to mark the day. President Arif Alvi led the rally in Islamabad.

    The participants of the walk wore black bands and carry the flags of Pakistan and Azad Kashmir. One minute silence is to be observed across the country. Traffic halted for one minute. Radio and television channels played Pakistan and AJK national anthems immediately after one-minute silence.

    Meanwhile, Prime Minister Imran Khan in his message on Youm-e-Istehsal said: “Today marks two years since India’s illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August 2019 in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K).

    PM Imran Khan urges the world to hold India accountable. Prime Minister Imran Khan has reaffirmed Pakistan’s abiding commitment to the Kashmir cause.

    “We will continue to extend all possible assistance to Kashmiris till the realization of their inalienable right to self-determination and a just resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people,” he said.

    Speaking to the media, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pakistan will continue to support oppressed Kashmiris. “A day will come when they get the freedom from Indian occupation. Indian Aug 5 actions have been rejected by the people of Kashmir and the rest of the world,” he noted.

    Speaking at the rally, President Alvi said no Pakistani will rest until occupied Kashmir, under Indian military siege, is not liberated. “Pakistan will liberate occupied Kashmir,” he said. “Let me warn India that Pakistan is a strong nation,” he added.

    President Alvi said that Islamabad would not hold talks with New Delhi until it reversed its August 5 actions. The Pakistani president reminded the world of its promises to the people of Kashmir. “The UN promised to grant the right of self-determination to the people of Kashmir,” he noted.

    President Alvi said India was changing the demographics of occupied Kashmir to suit its agenda, adding that New Delhi had trampled the principles of freedom and was setting back efforts to restore peace in the region.

    The president also led prayers for the martyrs in occupied Kashmir.

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  • T-Ten Night Cricket opening ceremony was held at Capelli Sports Complex

    New Jersey,

    The colorful opening ceremony of the T-Ten Night Cricket League was held at Capelli Sports Complex of New Jersey. All teams attended the league opening ceremony.

    Teams were excited and all the players were focused on best performance.

    Mudassar Safdar chief of USAACPL uncovered the winner’s trophy along with all teams captains.

    Players observed a minute of silence to pay tribute to the Corona victims. Later, national anthem was performed.

    While talking with VOSA Tv, league organizer Mudassar Safdar said that all matches played on ten overs and each team will consist of ten players.

    Players were overjoyed and said that after migrate to the US, cricket was ignored, but this league will once again provide an interesting opportunity to play and watch cricket.  Participants  praises to USACPL and New Jersey Cricket Council for hosting this great cricket league.

    The USACPL T-Ten Night Cricket League concludes in October. Every Saturday night 8 matches should be played on different grounds.

    Teams from Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are participating in season 6 of USACPL. At last, thrilling matches have officially begins.

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  • Marvelous re-launch of “Ma-Sha-Allah Restaurant” at Coney Island.

    Coney Island, NYC,

    A large number of Pakistani community lives in New York and the fame of Pakistani foodies become popular. Every passing day this popularity is increasing.

    The “Ma-Sha-Allah” restaurant was new addition for foodies at Connie Island Avenue in Brooklyn, due to renovation work restaurant was close for a month.

    Restaurant owners Aqeel Chaudhry and Qamar Zaman arranged a marvelous re-opening ceremony. Pakistan’s famous Qari Sadaqat began ceremony with recitation of Holy Quran.

    The event was also attended by business and social personalities of the Pakistani community and said that restaurant has been beautifully designed and decorated according to Pakistani culture.

    Cake cutting ceremony made restaurant’s re-opening very special. Special supplications were also offered for success of Ma Sha Allah restaurant.

    At last, Aqeel Chaudhry and Qamar Zaman thanks to Invitees at reopening ceremony.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem keeps Pakistan’s medal hope alive at Tokyo Olympics

    Web Desk:

    Arshad Nadeem on Wednesday kept Pakistan’s hopes alive at Tokyo Olympics, as he went through to the final of the men’s javelin with a throw of 85.16 meters. The feat made him the first Pakistani to qualify for the final of any track and field event at the Olympics. Nadeem’s throw was third-best of the day behind India’s Neeraj Chopra (86.65m) and world leader Germany’s Johannes Vetter (85.64m).

    Speaking to the media, a 24-year-old thrower from Khanewal said he was thankful for the support given to him by Pakistanis. Pakistan’s superstar athlete Arshad Nadeem has asked his countrymen back home to remember him in their prayers as he gears up to play in the final round in the javelin throw competition in the Tokyo Olympics. The athlete also appealed to the nation for more prayers so that he can give a stellar performance in the final.

    “I request the nation to pray for me so I can perform well in the final and raise Pakistan’s flag up high,” he said.

    The athlete also thanked his coach for his tireless efforts in training him for the Olympics.

    “We will keep performing like this,” he said, ending with an emphatic “Pakistan Zindabad”.

    Nadeem has a personal-best throw of 86.38m, which he achieved in April during his gold medal run at the Imam Raza Athletics Cup in Iran. He is one of the few Pakistani athletes to secure direct qualification for the Olympics, thanks to his gold medal-winning throw at the South Asian Games in December 2019.

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  • PTI Nominated Abdul Qayyum Niazi as AJK Prime Minister

    Muzaffarabad /Twitter:

    Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry announced on Wednesday that Prime Minister Imran Khan had nominated Abdul Qayyum Niazi as the next Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

    In a tweet, the minister said that PM Imran Khan had made the decision after extensive consultation and reviewing all suggestions. “He is a dynamic and genuine political activist and his heart beats for the people,” he said.

    Abdul Qayyum Niazi has won from the LA-18 Poonch-1 constituency of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

    Prime Minister Imran Khan had interviewed five candidates for the post of Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, Barrister Sultan Mahmood, Khawaja Farooq, Azhar Sadiq, and Abdul Qayyum Niazi. Prime Minister Imran Khan had questioned the candidates about the environment, tourism, economy, national and international affairs, border issues, and future strategy.

    PTI candidate Anwar-ul-Haq was elected as Speaker and Riaz Gujjar was elected as Deputy Speaker of Azad Kashmir Assembly.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • NYPD Muslim officers Eid carnival at Suburban park.

    Brooklyn, NYC,

    The Muslim Officers Society New York Police Department’s organized colorful Eid carnival at Brooklyn Suburban park to celebrate Eid al-Adha. This carnival is a gift to the Muslim community from Muslim Officers society NYPD.

    Families with children’s joined Eid festival. Joy rides and swings were setup on the occasion while children’s took rides and enjoyed swinging’s with laughter’s.

    Guest was greeted with a variety of yummy food arranged at Eid festival, but toddlers enjoyed ice cream more than food.

    Nawab Adil Khan, Vice Consul General Pakistan Consulate, New York also attended the Eid carnival.

    Khan said that this Eid festival tremendously organized by Muslim Officers Society of New York Police, and sensed me for a moment that we are not in US but in our homeland Pakistan.

    While talking to Voice of South Asia Capt. Adeel Rana, President of Muslim Officers Society of NYPD, said that he was happy to see such a huge participation of Muslim community.

    Muslim Officers Society of NYPD arranged gatherings for community, that play an effective role to enhance interaction with NYC Muslim.

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  • PACOLI NIGHT Independence day celebration at Long Island.

    Long Island, NYC,

    The Pakistan Independence Day colorful celebration arranged by PACOLI at local park of Long Island. Program begins with recitation of Holy Quran. American and Pakistani national anthems were performed.

    Thousands of Pakistani community members joined Independence Day celebrations with full zeal and appreciated the arrangements.

    Children and elders face painted with Pakistani flag and children’s waves Pakistani flag. There was a lot of excitement at the event.

    Bashir Qamar, PACOLI patron chief, praised the joint efforts of team PACOLI for such a colorful arrangements of the celebrations.

    While talking with VOSA Tv, PACOLI officials said that “We wait for this program round the year and now our joy is tremendous”.

    Pakistani singers Sadia Malik, Ataullah Khan Essa Khailvi’s son Sanwal Essa Khailvi, Amna Inam and Junaid Younis performed there best national songs on Independence Day festival. Participants enjoyed a lot on music beats.

    Variety of attires and jewelry stalls setup in the festival. Women and girls were busy in bargains for elegant designs and matching jewelry.

    American officials also attended Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations. According to officials, Team PACOLI worked hard day and night for this colorful event and this is admirable.

    Participants took Selfies on stage at Pakistan Independence day Festival and chanted slogans “Long live Pakistan”.

    A parody play was also performed in Muhammad Ali Jinnah getup. The purpose of the play is to highlights the struggle of Quaid-e-Azam, Jinnah’s separate homeland.

    At last, US officials distribute appreciation certificates to PACOLI team and praised their services render to various communities in US.

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  • Five Pakistani movies being screened in Beijing

    Beijing/ APP:

    As part of the celebratory activities of 70 years of Pakistan-China diplomatic ties, five movies from Pakistan will be screened during a first-ever Pakistan Film Week starting here from Wednesday, Aug 04.

    Pakistan Embassy, Beijing, and China-Film Administration have jointly organized the four-day film week to further enhance cultural exchanges and people to people contacts between the two countries.

    The movies to be screened during the film week include Motorcycle Girl, Punjab Nahi Jaungi, Bin Roye, Ho Maan Jahan, and Blind Love. Two films will be screened on the last day of the film week. The movies will be screened with Chinese and English subtitle.

    In November last year, “Parwaaz Hai Junoon” became the first Pakistan film to hit the silver screens in China first time in 40 years. The movie received a round of applause from around 400 people including officials of the Chinese government, institutions, enterprises, think tanks, and media during its premier show.

    The screening of movies during film week is expected to build a new bridge for cultural exchanges between the two countries and further consolidate the Pakistan-China friendship. It is also likely to pave way for joint ventures and joint productions of Pakistani movies between Pakistan and China.

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