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  • Americans marks 245th Independence day celebrations.

    New York,

    Two hundred and forty-five years ago, United States of America got independence from Britain on this day, July 4, 1776. On the occasion of Independence Day security is tightened and on high alerts on the US borders. Every year American Independence Day begins with parades, fireworks, barbecue parties, political speeches and other celebrations.

    This year Independence Day parades and mostly official events have cancelled due to Corona outbreak however some events were held on a limited scale with corona SOP’s. Washington D.C. Pennsylvania and many other states organizes a fireworks on Independence Day in Parks and grounds while some states banned the Independence Celebrations due to Corona precautions.

    France recently presented to the United States a small replica of the Statue of Liberty housed in the Museum of Arts and Crafts in Paris. Three meter tall Little sister statue produced in 2009 and from the beginning till now it will be kept in the museum and has been in France.

    The statue will now be installed on Ellis Island in New York. A statue will be sent to the US capital, Washington, where it will be installed outside the French ambassador’s residence for the next 10 years.

    On Independence Day, citizens show love for country by wearing red and white stripes or American flags. Some citizens have waved American flags outside their homes. The US Embassy in Pakistan also hosted a virtual event on the occasion. Independence Day celebrations broadcast live on the US Embassy’s Social Media accounts.

    On Monday, July 5, a public holiday has been declared across the country to mark the 245th independence day.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Fire ablaze in Calgary’s house, 7 Pakistani die.

    Calgary, Alberta,

    Seven Pakistanis, including four children, died in a Canadian city when their house caught fire, police said Friday prompting concerns from the community whether it was a result of Islamophobia.

    According to the police, the blaze tore through the home in Chestermere, just east of Calgary, at about 2:30am following Canada Day celebrations.

    Three adults and four children ranging in age from four to 12 died in the fire, they said.

    Cpl. Tammy Keibel said a boy and a girl, both 12, an eight-year-old girl, and a four-year-old boy perished in the fire. A man and a woman both thought to be 38 years old and another woman approximately age 35 also died.

    An adult man and four children were able to escape the blaze, the officer said.

    Local media reported that the home was owned by Amjad Kamal, the man who survived the fire.

    “Amjad, his wife and his five children were hosting his brother Asad Kamal and his wife and three children for a barbecue, after which they stayed overnight,” the report said.

    The reason for the blaze was being investigated.

     

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    Another Islamophobic incident in Canada.

    Canadian Pakistani Killed in London, Ontario truck rampage, buried.

    Extremist truck driver rammed truck on Muslim family in Ontario.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Resumption of economic activity led to a shortage in hospitality industry.

    Muqeem Ahmed, London,

    The simultaneous resumption of economic activity following the easing of the lockdown has led to a shortage of food in the hospitality industry in many countries.

    Many of the dishes on the menu at major food chains have been temporarily suspended.

    Consumers order their favorite dishes from the mobile app, they are notified that their desired item is not available. Pizza packaging, paper envelopes, chicken wings, tomato ketchup and spicy mustard are in short supply.

    The supply of lettuce used in salads has come under shortage in United States and many other countries, while French fries have become rare in South Korea.

    Food companies have facing difficulties to meet the required orders and shipping companies have failed to deliver.

    According to James Bullet, a global economist, the gap between supply and demand could continue until next year. In many countries, restaurants and food services are facing staff shortages and finding new employees becomes difficult.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Saudi Interior ministry suspended flight operations amid rising Covid-19 cases.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    The Saudi Interior Ministry has suspended flight operations due to rising cases of the corona virus. The decision will take effect on July 4.

    According to Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry, Saudi citizens are barred to travel to Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam without prior permission from the relevant authorities.

    Flights to and from these countries are also banned. Saudis and foreigners coming from these countries will be mandatory hotel quarantine the Interior Ministry added.

    The ban would exempt Saudis from countries currently banned will be back by 11pm on Sunday, July 4. Officials say the decision has been made due to the growing number of Code 19 cases in the countries concerned.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Cricket Independence cup organizes in Tinton falls, New Jersey.

    Tinton Falls, New Jersey,

    America Independence Day is on a head and USA premier league and New Jersey cricket council organize annual Independence cup on the occasion. Mudassir Safdar ICC qualified coach and certified umpire will administer the tournament.

    24 best teams divided in eight groups from seven states will play Independence cup. The event was attended by the captains, vice-captains and other players of the teams participating in the tournament, besides league organizers, official umpires, and community figures Faisal Khan Farooq Chauhan and others.

    On the occasion, Chief Organizer Mudassar Safdar informed the format and other details of the tournament. While talking to the audience, Mudassar Safdar appreciated the enthusiasm of all the players for the tournament and wished all the teams. “The Cricket League is a very good and healthy activity that we are organizing in the heart of New Jersey, Tinton Falls,” he said.

    He appealed to the people to come and watch the competition with their children and families.

    Mudassar Safdar also congratulated the participants on the Independence Day of the United States of America and expressed his best wishes for the USA Premier League. The team captains and other officials expressed their views on the occasion and also paid tribute to Mudassar Safdar and his team for their efforts to promote cricket in the United States.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Handwriting and signature can identify a personality, says graphologist Saman.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Saman Aslam a Pakistani woman living in Saudi capital Riyadh. She is the first graphologist specialist in Saudi Arabia to guide community members through graphology and peoples are benefiting from her knowledge.

    According to Saman, graphology is a science that has been around for a long time, compared to other sources of personality, including stars and hand lines. Through this knowledge, handwriting and signature can identify a personality because the words of handwriting address human thinking and habits and errors can easily be removed through graphology.

    To understand the good and bad hidden within, it is necessary for people from all walks of life in our country, seek guidance from a graphologist for personality recognition and building, Saman added.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Euro 2020 blamed for the rising number of corona in Europe, WHO.

    Muqeem Ahmed, London,

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has blamed Euro twenty 20 for the rising number of coronavirus cases in Europe. The COVID-19 infected peoples in Europe increased by 10% last week.

    According to WHO, this increase is due to the easing of spectators from other cities and countries and social restrictions in the tournament’s host cities.

    WHO’s Senior Emergency Officer Catherine Snowden has instructed the crowd to avoid the gatherings and avoid to attend the celebrations.

    According to WHO, ten weeks before the start of the tournament, the new corona virus was on the decline and now the Indian Delta virus is spreading rapidly across the continent.

    UEFA, the governing body of football in Europe, has said that the rules and regulations imposed by the local administration are being observed in all matches.

    Germany’s interior minister has called UEFA’s decision to gather large numbers of spectators is “irresponsible”.

    Italy urges spectators to be cautious for quarterfinals in Rome

    Experts warn that failure to vaccinate citizens could lead to a third wave of corona virus in Europe during the fall season.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • A dispute between Britain and EU suspended for 90 days.

    Muqeem Ahmed, UK,

    The UK is facing a unique conflict in recent history that has led to a 90-day ceasefire, but it may take longer to end. A dispute between Britain and the European Union that lasted for weeks has been suspended for 90 days.

    The contract for the delivery of fresh animal meat, mince rolls or sausages used in fast food from the UK to Northern Ireland has been extended for another 3 months. Which ended on July 1, the EU will provide medicines and paraphernalia to facilitate the use of dogs for the disabled in return. Northern Ireland drivers will only be allowed to travel to Ireland on existing insurance documents.

    Since Brexit, food and other products have been the subject of disputes between the UK and the EU over customs documents and checking. Britain has expressed satisfaction with the truce, but both sides will have to find a permanent solution.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Sports clubs, academies and sports centers will be open across KSA says Sports Ministry.

    Riyadh, KSA,

    The sports are being promoted on a large scale in Saudi Arabia, domestic and foreign investors can open private sports clubs, academies and centers across the country says Saudi Ministry of Sports.

    The Sports Ministry is issuing licenses which can also be obtained by foreigners. The Commercial Section of Pakistan Embassy praises the decision and says that investors can take full advantage of this opportunity from Pakistan.

    The Minister of Trade and Investment of Pakistan Embassy, Azhar Dahar said that Pakistani sports equipment can also be better introduced in Saudi Arabia by obtaining a license. The Embassy will provide full support.

     

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    The American premier league schedule has announced.

     

    Premium English team launched Ceremony held in Connecticut for APL.

     

    T20 cricket tournament held at Saudi Arabian soil.

     

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • We were not robbed by thieves but by guards, Mustafa Kamal.

    Jackson Heights, NYC,

    Pakistan Sar Zameen Party (PSP) North America, New York chapter President Muhammad Tahir alias Mama organize an Interactive session with chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal at a local restaurant in Jackson Heights, New York City.

    PSP chief Mustafa Kamal address and said that overseas Pakistani are the asset of Pakistan and nation. Kamal slammed MQM and said that we were not robbed by thieves but by guards.

    Ideology of PSP is gaining popularity in Pakistan and in other countries where ever Pakistanis resides. Time has proved that only PSP has solutions to the problems of the nation. The target killing in Karachi was barred due to the determined efforts of the PSP, Kamal added.

    Unfortunately due to corruption in 2018 elections, PSP loses the elections but now we are reaching on peak with every passing day. We also run campaigns to maximize awareness among the citizens of Pakistan and serve the nation. Through this we were trying to eliminate the problems of common man and for this we work hard 17 to 18 hours daily, Kamal concluded.

     

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Foreign airlines are responsible for over booking cancellations, CAA

    Dallas, Texas,

    Alternate flights search for Pakistan based passengers is become difficult.  Affected passengers are helpless and responsibility is being manipulated to Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority by international Airliners. The affecters were informed by the airliners that flights had to be canceled due to a sudden ban by the Pakistan CAA.

    The Pakistan CAA has categorically denied allegations and blamed foreign airlines for the situation. According to CAA spokesman, foreign airlines were responsible for cancellation of bookings for passengers travel to Pakistan. CAA have the right to take legal action against them.

    The CAA spokesman added that foreign airlines make extra bookings, but the cancellation of overbookings is being linked to the cancellation of CAA flight permits.

    Earlier, leading airline Qatar Airways has canceled a total of 14 flights from Doha to Pakistan, while Turkish Airlines is at the second position with 8 flights from Istanbul to Pakistan, Emirates Airlines cancelled 6 flights, Etihad Airways has canceled 5 flights while Gulf Airways has canceled 3 flights.

    Thousands of US and Canadian passengers traveling to Pakistan are forced to stumble upon a confirmed flight. Most of these passengers had purchased confirmed tickets 3 to 6 months ago for the desired flight. Thousands of Pakistanis wants to celebrate Eid with their loved ones, but now this dire situation travelers are now at the mercy of these airlines.

    Pakistan, C.A.A. has issued a new travel advisory on international flights which will remain in force till July 15. Under the advisory, international airlines arrives to Pakistan only with 40% of the passengers on board, maintaining social distance.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • The American premier league schedule has announced.

    New Jersey,

    The American premier league has announced draws for Paks, Indians, Banglaees, Americans, Aussies, English and Windies Teams. 21 thrilling matches will be played at Yogi Berra Stadium of New Jersey from 20th to 28th September. Each team has to play all scheduled league matches to qualify for semifinals.

    The first match of APL will be played between Aussies and Americans on 20th of September. Cricket fans are very excited and waiting to watch four typical rival matches between Pakistan, India, England and Australia. Paks and Indians will play on 27th of September while English and Aussies players will competes last league match on 28th September.

    Semifinals will be played on 29th September and the Finals will be played on September 30th. Due to Covid-19 precautions, seats are limited and cricket lovers can buy their tickets online at www.americanpremiereleague.org

    Earlier American Premier League was announced on 21st may and its owner J Mir fixed 13th September as opening ceremony.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Assembly man urges government to protect Muslims.

    Long Island, NYC,

    Pakistani-American Community of Long Island (PACOLI) founder Bashir Qamar hosted a Meet and Greet at his residence. New York assembly man Philip Ramos joined as chief guest. Director PACOLI Ayaz Sadiq began the event with recitation of Quran.

    Bashir Qamar presented a flower bouquet on the arrival of Philip Ramos, while talking to Meet & Greet attendees Philip Ramos said that “Everyone has right to live with liberty and to be protected”.

    Terrorism against Muslims is strongly condemnable. The Muslim community must speak up for their rights and protection, he added.

    Ramos further said that, It is duty of government to take immediate steps to protect Muslim.

    Founder Bashir Qamar and President Jamal Mohsin, Asim Malik, General Secretary Humayun Sheikh, Senior Vice President Azra Daar, Vice President Atiq Qadri appreciated the efforts of Philip Ramos for the New York-based Muslim and especially Pakistani community.

    “We truly praise Philip Ramos because he is the only politician who is loyal to the Muslim community”, they added.

    PACOLI comptroller Salman Sheikh, Director Ijaz Ahmed, Tahira Sharif, Madiha and other members were also present at the occasion.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Twitter faces new probe in India.

    Lucknow, India,

    A complaint has filed with police by Hindu hardline group against Twitter’s India region head after politically sensitive regions were depicted outside a map of India on its website, kickstarting an investigation in a fresh probe for the U.S. tech firm.

    A map on Twitter’s careers page showed that Jammu and Kashmir region, claimed by both India and Pakistan, as well as the Buddhist enclave of Ladakh outside India. That provoked an outcry on social media this week that comes amid strained relations between Twitter and New Delhi over the firm’s compliance with India’s new IT rules.

    The complaint accuses Twitter’s India head, Manish Maheshwari and another company executive of breaching the country’s IT rules as well as laws designed to prevent enmity and hatred between classes.

    “This has hurt my sentiments and those of the people of India,” Praveen Bhati, a leader of the group Bajrang Dal in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, said in the complaint which was reviewed by news agency. He also called it an act of treason.

    Twitter did not respond to a request for comment. As of Tuesday, the map was no longer visible on its site. Maheshwari was only this month summoned by police in Uttar Pradesh for failing to stop the spread of a video that allegedly incited religious discord. Maheshwari has won relief from a court in that case.

    India’s technology minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has criticized Twitter for its failure to abide by new Indian rules and for denying him access to his Twitter account.

    A senior government official has previously told news agency that Twitter may no longer be eligible to seek liability exemptions as an intermediary or the host of user content in India due to its failure to comply with the new IT rules. Activists say, however, it is a matter for the courts to decide.

    Last year, the head of an Indian parliamentary panel accused Twitter of disrespecting New Delhi’s sovereignty, after mapping data showed Indian-ruled territory as part of China in what the social media firm said was a quickly resolved mistake.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • New role for Kate Middleton by Queen Elizabeth.

    UK,

    Prince William now a days is on visit to Scotland during visit he revealed that Kate Middleton has been given a new role by Queen Elizabeth.

    The Duke of Cambridge said his grandmother has approved the appointment of Kate as the sponsor of HMS Glasgow, a royal navy ship named after the Scottish city of Glasgow.

    William made the announcement  while touring the ship at BAE Systems’ Shipyard in Govan on his second day of engagements in Scotland, according to the UK local media.

    The Duke witnessed the construction of the Royal Navy’s first City-class Type 26 frigate.

    “Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of my wife Catherine as Sponsor of the superb ship we see taking shape outside HMS Glasgow,” he said.

    Prince William added, “I know that Catherine will be delighted to join you here in Glasgow for the naming ceremony in due course.”

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Social media influencer’s unique birthday wishes for her mother.

    Peshawar, KPK,

    Social media Influencers warm the hearts of their fans in a unique way. ‘Pawri girl’ Dananeer Mobeen on a mission to provide high-quality content and fans would like to acknowledge for her creative abilities.

    Dananeer post a motivational video for the safety and precautious against COVID 19. She post her vaccination video on social media.

    Her recent update on social media is quite inspiring as fan observes that social media star shares a very strong bond with her mother.

    Strong family ties with profound trust should be the belief for everyone’s existence because in the end we can only rely on our loved ones.

    Miss Mobeen wishes her mother a very happy birthday and further mentions that she has achieved everything valuable because of her mom.

    The influencer highlights on how she might not have enough words to describe her love however she would like to tell her mother, “App hain tou hum hain.”

    She also thanks her parent for passing on the family genes!

    Dananeer concludes her heartfelt birthday wish to her mother a long and healthy life.

    Influencer Dananeer wrote, “Happy birthday to the woman because of who I am what I am. Zama da zrah sar. Alfaz kam parh jayenge laekin sirf yaeh kahungi, aap hain, tou hum hain. Thank you for everything that you have done. Thank you for giving me your genes. I love you the most! Maeri jaan, Maeri zindagi. Allah aapko lambee aur sehatmand zindagi ata farmaye, ameen.

    Salgirah Mubarak!.”

     

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    Mega surge in Peshawari girl, Dananeer Mobeen fan base.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Zia-ul-Ummat Foundation constructs a mosque on Beth Avenue, NYC.

    Brooklyn, New York City,

    A social figure of Muslim community has begun preparations to buy a church and convert it into a mosque on Beth Avenue in the Brooklyn area of ​​New York. 120,000 more needed to pay for the church.

    The Zia-ul-Ummat Foundation has to buy a church on Beth Avenue in Brooklyn for decades The Foundation decided to buy a church for eight hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars

    While talking with VOSA Tv, Syed Mir Hussain Shah Chishti, head of the organization, said that agreement to buy the church was made and deal was finalized on $825,000, for which 625,000 has been raised through donations. He appealed to the Muslim community to contribute in the construction of the mosque.

    Syed Amir Hussain Shah has rented a place for a mosque in the same area where regular daily prayers were offered but he wants the mosque to be community own property for Muslims so that no one is afraid of eviction.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Hareem Shah’s marriage discussed in Provincial Assembly.

    Karachi,

    Famous TikTok star Hareem Shah got married to a member of the Sindh Assembly yesterday and the news of her tying the knot to a PPP lawmaker came under discussion in the house today with some ministers declaring it as a personal matter of the star.

    The 29-year-old celebrity confirmed her marriage on social media yesterday by posting a picture in which she could be seen touching a man’s hand. The post was later deleted.

    Local News Tv channel previously reported, the TikToker got married to a member of the Sindh Assembly who belongs to PPP. Hareem Shah, however, did not reveal the identity of her spouse.

    Several statements of Sindh provincial ministers began to emerge after the news was made public.

    Sindh Minister for Women’s Development Shehla Raza said in a statement that this is Hareem Shah’s personal matter. On the other hand, Sindh Education Minister Saeed Ghani denied all rumor’s reflecting him and the TikTok star.

    When questioned about the matter, he displayed his hand and said that he was not wearing a ring.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • PTI Intra-party elections of overseas expatriates announced in Riyadh.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    A press conference was held in the Saudi capital Riyadh by former PTI officials of Jeddah and Riyadh region in which a large number of workers were also present.

    A joint justice ideological panel for intra-party elections was announced at the press conference.

    Former officials said that party discipline breached in the last one year but now all the ideological workers will run the party in an organized and efficient manner by winning the intra-party elections on July 9.

    Participants of the press conference said that the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has fulfilled the long-standing demands of overseas Pakistanis by giving them right to vote. Overseas Pakistanis are Imran Khan’s vanguard and believe that under Imran Khan’s leadership, country is heading in the right direction.

    National institutions are getting stronger, public issues are being solved and the economy is getting stronger rapidly.

    Abdul Qayyum Khan, Azhar Iqbal Warraich, Tanveer Siddique Khan, Ahmed Bashir, Abdullah Malik, Bakht Sher Khan, Farah Zahid and others also spoke at the press conference.

     

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • JKLF organized Wahdat Kashmir convention in NYC

    New York City,

    Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front held Wahdat Kashmir Convention in New York in which members were also elected for the new cabinet. Khawaja Saifuddin took oath as the new cabinet Central Convener of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front-JKLF.

    In the new cabinet, Haleem Khan and Ashraf Gul elected as general secretaries. Dawood Maqsood elected as senior vice president, Raja Mukhtar as vice president, Chaudhry Iftikhar as chief organizer, Arshad Mahmood as press secretary and Manzoor Khan, Ishrat Hussain. Javed Aslam, Ali Hussain and Shakeel Anjum

    Prof. Zafar Khan, Head of Diplomatic Department of the Convention and Naseem Iqbal Advocate, Central Leader addressed via video link.

    The chief guest of the convention, Sardar Anwar Advocate, former head of the political wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation, said that the issue of Kashmir’s independence was not only a religious or border dispute but also an issue of historical and cultural independence of the Kashmiri nation. The international community should make a practical effort to resolve the Kashmir issue on the basis of human rights.

    Resolution of Kashmir issue would enable lasting peace in the region and open new avenues of prosperity, Sardar Anwar Advocate added.

    While addressing the newly elected members of the Cabinet, Advocate. said that you are the ambassador of your nation to the United States so play your role in the campaign of Save Jammu and Kashmir and Save Yasin Malik.

     

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Premium English team launched Ceremony held in Connecticut for APL.

    Connecticut, USA,

    The American Premier League is promoting cricket in United State and many of cricketers from Different Nations are going to be a part of this League, Cricket lovers are waiting to watch thrilling match between traditional rivals Pakistan and India.

    Now APL is moving forward and premium English team has launched in Ceremony held in Connecticut, they introduced new talent and hired English and Australian coaches to train their players.

    Owner of English Premium team Victoria Morgan, Chief Selector, Teams Owner, Players and other members of the community, attended the launch ceremony. Senior players of other countries including Pakistan made this event special.

    The Opening Ceremony of American Premiere League will be held on 13th September but zeal and fervor of APL not only captured the Cricket Lovers but also Boost their excitement and that’s a reason of speedy-sales of Tickets at web site of American Premiere League.

    Due to Covid-19, seats are limited, so don’t wait more just reserve your seat and buy your ticket at www.americanpremiereleague.org

    ARY North America chapter is the title sponsor and brand ambassador of the APL, Chief operation officer Asif Jamal urged, people from all sectors must promote cricket in United State.

    Speaking at the event owner of APL Mr. J. Mir highlighted the goal of this event. He shared his observation about youngster those engrossed in digital world and show his will to engage youth in physical activities.

    Owner of Premium English Team Victoria Morgan introduced the Australian team owner and thanked the attendees while she was called on stage.

    While talking to Voice of south Asia Morgan said that, it is an honor for her to be a part of APL. She disclosed that seven more players from England are joining her Team.

    Later on J. Mir elaborated the evolutionary journey of APL and invited the Chief Selector Afzaal butt on stage to brief about trials of players and selection process.

    The Premium English Team player shown expression of confidence at APL. While Talking to Vosa he said APL will play an effective role not only to introduce new talent but also divert the attention of young generation towards cricket.

    As APL has different players from Different Countries. Young cricketer Esmaish D Souza belongs to Sri Lanka but he is a part of the Indian team. Esmaish D Souza enthusiastic to perform in the APL League.

    Pakistani-American Murad Niazi is a part of team Pakistan, his father Used to play first-class cricket in Pakistan and this motivates Murad to be a Cricketer.

    A West Indian player Rayad Emrit also playing the APL, he told to Vosa that cricket is his passion.

    Raees-ul-Islam belongs to Bangladesh cricket team, while talking to  Vosa he said that the first season of APL would see many thrilling matches.

    This event was especially organizes for the Premier English team. American blacks’ including others exhibits a Belly dance performance and it was widely liked by the audience.  Singer Sher Khan sang Junoon group songs and made cricket fans Excited.

    Booking of the tickets is also in full swing. To buy tickets, visit the APL website www.americanpremiereleague.org and book your ticket now. For further queries u can contact at given Phone number 914 340 1127.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Life returns to normal after decline the intensity of Covid 19

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    The social life has begins to restored in Saudi Arabia after decline in the intensity of Covid 19. Raja Abid Aziz, chief organizer of the Muslim League-N Youth Wing hosted a dinner in the Saudi capital Riyadh, a large number of Community members attended the dinner.

    According to participants there are millions of Pakistanis expatriates living and working in Saudi Arabia.  Pakistani Community is far away from the country and continues recreational activities besides highlight’s country’s culture.

    The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, and Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, took good care of Pakistanis during the pandemic and for this gesture Pakistani community is grateful. The way in Saudi government has dealt the pandemic and brings life back to normal is admirable, participants added.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Fewer minority staff at British Queen’s, Buckingham Palace.

    Muqeem Ahmad, UK,

    The official residence of the British Queen, Buckingham Palace, has a very few minority staff.

    An official at Britain’s royal palace, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there were very few people of other races and minorities in the Buckingham palace.

    In a report on the “Queen’s spending from the national treasury”, Palace sources said only 8.5% of the total staff belonged to the ethnic minority and that this would be increased to 10 percent by 2022.

    For the first time in the history of the British royal family, such reports have come to lime light.

    Earlier, Queen Elizabeth’s grandson and his wife, Meghan Merkel, accused the royal family of racial discrimination and insulting a senior member of the royal family on the American program Opera One Free.

    The queen’s eldest grandson, Prince William, made it clear that the royal family was not racist. However, the Queen took the allegation seriously and promised to resolve it

    Palace sources also said on an occasion that Princess Meghan Merkel’s allegations of non-partisan treatment of staff members would be investigated.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Abhaa fire is under control at Saudi Mountain range.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Saudi rescue teams contained a blaze in the Al-Saif mountain range in Abha, Saudi Arabia.

    Four days ago, a fire broke out for unknown reasons and engulfed a large area. Hundreds of trees have been burnt to ashes on the mountains. Saudi rescue teams battled the blaze with the help of helicopters. Rescue teams are working to complete the cooling process in the area.

    No casualties were reported in the incident blaze.

     

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • T20 cricket tournament held at Saudi Arabian soil.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    The T20 National Cricket Championship held in the Saudi capital Riyadh, 400 teams from across Saudi Arabia played in this T20 cricket tournament.

    The final match was played between Punjab Green and Arkan XI. Punjab XI scored 186 runs in the 20 overs while the players of Arkan XI could not play well on the crease and the entire team was bowled out for 142 runs in the 15th over.

    Prince Saud bin Mashaal, chairman of the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation, Nadeem Nadwi CEO of the Saudi Cricket Center, and Bilal Akbar, Pakistan’s ambassador, distributed prizes among the players at the closing ceremony, along with senior officials from the Saudi Ministry of Sports.

    Punjab XI expressed their happiness and jubilations over receiving the winning trophy, on this occasion Ambassador Bilal Akbar and Nadeem Nadvi said that the future of cricket in Saudi Arabia is bright and international matches will be played soon on Saudi Arabian soil.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • ‘Sovereign’ EU should be able to talk to Putin says Merkel

    Brussels,

    German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday insisted that the EU should be able to talk to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, after other leaders from the bloc thwarted her push for a summit.

    “The president of the US met for a serious talk with Vladimir Putin, which I did not have the impression was a reward for the Russian president,” Merkel told a press conference after EU talks in Brussels.

    “A sovereign EU, in my opinion, should also be able to represent the interests of the EU in such a similar conversation.”

    Germany and France rattled wary EU counterparts especially those neighboring Russia with a proposal to restart talks between Putin and the bloc, frozen since Moscow annexed Crimea in 2014.

    Leaders rejected the push during hours of late-night wrangling in Brussels, with opponents arguing it risked sending the wrong message to Putin in the face of ongoing aggression from Moscow.

    “We believe that it is far too premature and that now it would be a kind of reward for Russia’s President, for his politics, but unfortunately aggressive policy, provoking neighbors, attacks of various kinds,” Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said.

    Italy’s Mario Draghi, who backed a meeting between all EU leaders and Putin, said that the proposal had come “a bit as a surprise” and upset the countries most worried about Moscow.

    He said that the bloc had “substantially shelved this idea, at least for the moment”.

    The Kremlin said it “regretted” the decision by the EU to reject talks and insisted that Putin “remains interested in establishing working relations between Moscow and Brussels”.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • LEGO plans to manufactures Echo Friendly toys.

    Muqeem Ahmed, London,

    Lego, the world’s largest toy maker, has announced a revolutionary plan to protect the environment. In future, its toys will include bricks made of disposable plastic.

    According to Lego company’s vice president, Tim Brook, said that Lego company currently uses 100,000 tons of plastic every year, “We are under hi consumer pressure and we will use recycled materials to protect the environment”.

    Recycling an ordinary bottle of water will yield ten bricks. These bricks will be made of plastic which is beneficial for the environment company spokesperson added that.

    Lego will spend 400 million on acquisitions of this technology. There are also a number of technical issues involved in making new recycled bricks which are being under considerations. According to Lego, the new eco-friendly bricks are available in 18 to 24 months

    Metal, a company that makes Barbie dolls, has announced that from 2030, it will make its toys with eco-friendly ingredients.

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  • ‘Delta plus’ new COVID variant in India.

    Bebgaluru, India

    India on Tuesday declared a new coronavirus variant to be of concern, and said nearly two dozen cases had been detected in three states.

    The variant, identified locally as “Delta plus”, was found in 16 cases in the state of Maharashtra, Federal Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan told in a news conference.

    According to ministry, Delta plus showed increased transmissibility and advised states to increase testing.

    On Monday, India vaccinated a record 8.6 million people as it began offering free shots to all adults, but experts doubted it could maintain that pace.

    “This is clearly not sustainable,” Chandrakant Lahariya, an expert in public policy and health systems, told news agency.

    “With such one-day drives, many states have consumed most of their current vaccine stocks, which will affect the vaccination in days to follow.”

    With the currently projected vaccine supply for the next few months, the maximum daily achievable rate is 4 to 5 million doses, Lahariya added.

    The effort has so far covered about 5.5% of the 950 million people eligible, even though India is the world’s largest vaccine producer.

    A devastating second wave during April and May overwhelmed health services, killing hundreds of thousands. Images of funeral pyres blazing in car parks raised questions over the chaotic vaccine rollout.

    Since May, vaccinations have averaged fewer than 3 million doses a day, far less than the 10 million health officials say are crucial to protect the millions vulnerable to new surges.

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  • Iranian news websites seized by US Justice Department.

    Washington D.C.,

    The US on Tuesday seized dozens of websites used by the Iranian web news publishers for “violation of sanctions.”

    “Today, pursuant to court orders, the United States seized 33 websites used by the Iranian Islamic Radio and Television Union (IRTVU) and three websites operated by Kata’ib Hizbullah (KH), in violation of US sanctions,” said the Justice Department in a statement.

     

    The websites of the Iranian state-owned news channel Press TV and Al-Alam were among those being blocked, while both are running again later in the day by using Iranian domains.

    The move came one day after Iran’s President-elect Ebrahim Raisi urged the US to lift “all unjust sanctions” against Iran and ruled out a meeting with President Joe Biden.

    Washington and Tehran have had indirect negotiations in Austria’s capital Vienna since April aimed at restoring the Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The two sides remain divided over the issue after six rounds of talks.

    The US government withdrew from the JCPOA in May 2018 and unilaterally re-imposed sanctions on Iran. In response, Iran gradually suspended parts of its JCPOA commitments from May 2019.

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  • Tribute to BB on 68th birthday in KSA for her public and political service.

    Zaka Mohsin, Saudi Arabia,

    Pakistan Peoples Party organized a birthday party of former Prime Minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed in Saudi Arabia in which participants paid tributes on her political and public services

    Speaking at a function participants said that BB Shaheed was unique like her name. She came to power and worked for the betterment and prosperity of the country and the nation, while creating new enthusiasm and zeal in the PPP workers.

    She also effectively pursued foreign policy at the international level, acknowledged Pakistan’s position globally on the Kashmir issue speakers added.

    The people of Pakistan, including overseas Pakistanis, pay tribute to Benazir Bhutto for her political and public service and we will never forget her services for democracy. Ahsan Abbasi, Younis Abu Ghalib, Wasim Sajid, Sardar Razzaq, Sadaqat Hussain, Sardar Naseer, Rana Adeel, Sharif Baloch Bhutto, Riaz Rathore and others spoke on the occasion.

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