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  • Arab world light up with special decorative lanterns during Ramadhan.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Special decorations for Ramadan begin to appear on the streets with the start of Ramadan in Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia. During this time special traditional “lanterns” take place in homes and buildings.

    According to Arab history, Egyptians are considered to be the first people to use the chandelier of Ramadan from the Fatimid period. There are various traditions regarding the history of this chandelier and the beginning of its use. The use of the Ramadan chandelier is associated with the entry of the Fatimid ruler Mu’izz al-Din in Cairo in 358 AH.

    Egyptian men, women and children set out in a large procession to welcome Sultan al-Mu’izz, who reached the city during night. All of them were holding torches and colorful lanterns to light the way for the Sultan.On the occasion, lanterns remained lit on the streets till the end of Ramadan. Thus, it became a tradition in Egyptian society associated with the month of Ramadan. This custom later spread to the Arab world

    According to another tradition, the use of these lanterns in Egypt is associated with the Fatimid period. Here people used to arrange large-scale renovations in preparation for Ramadan. On the occasion, shops and mosques were decorated with lanterns to keep the streets bright.

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  • Malik Imtiaz Pakistani entrepreneur host Iftar dinner at his residence in New Jersey.

    New Jersey,

    Pakistani community entrepreneur Malik Imtiaz hosts Iftar dinner at his residence in New Jersey. Special prayers were offered at the Iftar dinner while Naat was also recited. At the beginning of Ramadan, the Muslim community has started organizing Iftar dinners. Malik Imtiaz, a businessman from the Pakistani community in New Jersey, hosted an Iftar dinner for friends at his residence. Maulana Taswar Ghalani offered special supplications on the occasion of Iftar dinner, and Shabbir Gul offered Naat

    Shabbir Gul, Ijaz Shahid of Bronx Community Council including business and social personalities of Pakistani community invited at Iftar dinner. Nasir Awan of Allama Iqbal Community Center, Khalid Awan, President of Pakistan Peoples Party USA, Maawaz Siddiqui of ICNA Relief and other people participated.

    Participants said that breaking the fast in Ramadan is a great reward and holding it increases the opportunity for the community to come together.

    Later, the participants also offered Maghrib prayers in congregation. Finally, Malik Imtiaz thanked the guests for attending the Iftar dinner.

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  • 35 years on last ball winning sixer, Miandad and Tauseef still remembered in golden words.

    Web desk,

    Thirty five years on, memory of the famous last-ball six in Sharjah still delights the nation and the hero on that day Javed Miandad is no exception.

    April 18 was the day when Miandad hit a six off the last ball of the innings delivered by India’s Chetan Sharma when Pakistan needed four to win. The victory gave Pakistan the 1985-86 Austral-Asia Cup and a moment that would be cherished for a long time to come, celebrating the win over their archrivals India.

    The legendary batsman was reminiscing the game’s most celebrated six as nation marked the 35th anniversary and cricket lovers share the video on twitter.

    Tauseef, the number 11 during the match, cleverly rotated the strike on the penultimate delivery to give Miandad the strike for the final ball.

    “What he [Tauseef] did was exceptional,” Miandad said while praising his former teammate. “It was a pressure situation and he deserves credit for my six because I got the strike due to his crucial single.”

    The former captain, while recalling the six, said it was still a lesson for cricketers.

    “This tells batsmen to stay at the wicket because runs can come anytime. It was one of the most memorable moments for me because it boosted our cricket and united the nation. I still remember it like yesterday.”

    Meanwhile, the batting legend came up with a unique suggestion of fielding 15-20 players in the team. “Why continue with 11 players per side. There was not much population in our times but now it has multiplied.

    “More players should be given a chance to play in a playing team.” The former captain said cricket is not played on laptops.

    “Cricketers are made after hard work under the scorching sun and not on laptops,” he said, while lamenting the current players’ unwillingness to learn.

    “Not a single cricketer has approached me to seek guidance yet. The hunger to learn is not present the way it used to be in our times.”

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  • Queen and Britain to bid farewell to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

    London,

    Queen Elizabeth stands alone as her ‘strength’ Philip is laid to rest

    Elizabeth stood alone as her husband of 73 years was lowered into the Royal Vault

    Queen Elizabeth and her family paid their last respects to Prince Philip at a funeral on Saturday that celebrated his naval past, his international heritage and seven decades of service in which he helped guide the queen through repeated crises.

    Elizabeth, dressed in black and in a white trimmed black mask, stood alone as her husband of 73 years was lowered into the Royal Vault in a service attended by senior royals including heir Prince Charles and his sons Princes William and Harry.

    The queen was placed alone in the ceremony at St George’s Chapel with her children, grandchildren and a select group of royal mourners, separated due to Covid-19 rules.

    “We remember before thee this day Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, rendering thanks unto thee–for his resolute faith and loyalty, for his high sense of duty and integrity,” Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said in a prayer.

    Philip, officially known as the Duke of Edinburgh, died aged 99 on April 9. The queen in 1997 described Philip as her “strength and stay” over their decades of marriage.

     

    The archbishop praised Philip’s “life of service to the nation and Commonwealth, and for the courage and inspiration of his leadership.”

    After the nation observed a minute’s silence in brilliant sunshine, Harry and William took up their places on opposite sides of the chapel in Windsor Castle, with the final resting place of Tudor monarch Henry VIII dividing them.

    Philip’s naval cap and sword lay on top of the coffin, which was covered with the Duke of Edinburgh’s personal standard featuring the Danish coat of arms, the Greek cross, Edinburgh Castle and the stripes of the Mountbatten family.

    A wreath of white roses, lilies and jasmine from the 94-year-old queen also adorned the coffin.

     

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  • Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza Strip

    Gaza, Palestine

    Israeli warplanes conducted airstrikes in the blockaded Gaza Strip, the Israeli army said on Saturday.

    No casualties were reported following the attack, according to an news agency reporter.

    The Israeli army claimed on Twitter that it hit targets belonging to the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, including a training facility, an anti-aircraft missile launcher post and a concrete production plant in Gaza.

    The strikes came after a rocket was launched from Gaza, it said.

    Gazan authorities have yet to statement on the airstrikes.

    The densely populated Gaza Strip has been under an Egyptian-Israeli blockade since 2007 when Hamas took control of the strip.

    The blockade has undermined living conditions in the coastal enclave.

    More than 2,160 Palestinians were killed, mostly civilians, and 11,000 injured in an Israeli onslaught against the Gaza Strip in 2014.

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  • Saudi Traditional dance with gunfire kicks off in Riyadh suburbs.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    The unique style of gunfire with dance among Saudi youth has been going on for decades, which is not only popular but also specially arranged.

    A festival of folklore continues on the outskirts of the Saudi capital, Riyadh in which young Saudis dance and jump and fire guns.

    This dance is extremely dangerous, but young Saudis do it with great skill

    The traditional style of dance with gun fire is performed exclusively on the occasion of Ramadan and Eid. Apart from Saudi citizens, foreigners also enjoy it

     

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  • European and British watchdogs linked global vaccine makers AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson to possibility blood clots in women

    Muqeem Ahmad, London,

    The European Commission (EU) has decided not to extend the vaccine supply agreement with AstraZeneca and Johnson N. Johnson from next year.

    According to sources, this decision has been taken by the European Commission after consultation with EU bloc leaders and in the future Pfizer or Moderna shots will be purchased which use as Messenger RNA technology.

    A spokesman for the European Commission said authorities wanted to consider possibility of preparing for the next phase of the pandemic. The decision could be a major blow to AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson

    The single vaccine shot by Johnson & Johnson, is also experiencing blood clots that are being reviewed by European watchdogs

     The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has ordered the suspension of vaccine use for a few days. US President Biden has reassured the public after six reported cases of blood clots in women.

    European and British regulators have linked the vaccine to possible blood clots. Some countries have since banned or suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for certain age groups.

    Denmark is the first country to stop using the vaccine completely since Wednesday.

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  • Anti-narcotics Saudi Arabia, foiled to smuggle large quantities of narcotics into Oranges crates and seize millions of drugs.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Spokesman, Capt. Muhammad al-Najidi, for Saudi General Directorate of Narcotics Control, said the operation was launched after detecting the activities of criminal drug trafficking networks.

    The group was bringing a crate of Orange from abroad to Saudi Arabia, which contained 5,200,000 tablets of M-Phytamine.

    Narcotics control spokesman said that those involved in the smuggling attempt were arrested in the city of Arar. The drug trafficking gang includes four suspects, including two Saudis and two foreigners.

    Legal action has been taken against all the elements arrested in the drug racket and they have been handed over to the public prosecution.

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  • The Bismillah Foundation, distributes groceries among the destitute in various parts of New York city.

    Hempstead, Long Island,

    The Bismillah Foundation distributes Ramadan food packages to needy people in the Hempstead area of ​​Long Island, New York.

    Usman Abbas, the organization’s founder, puts groceries in a car with his colleagues and brings them to the doorsteps of white-clad people.

    There is a saying that no individual can help everyone but everyone can come to someone’s help in difficult times. Resources may be rare, but the spirit of help should not be diminished.

    According to Usman Abbas, organization are providing rations and iftar not only in New York, but In fact, in Pakistan, also.

    Islamabad based orphanage home “Hamara Ghar” is also received rations and iftar from Bismillah Foundation.

    Usman Abbas appealed to the community to be a part of this caravan in this journey of goodness.

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  • More than 200,000 bottles and glasses of Zamzam distributes daily during Ramadhan.

    Zaka Mohsin, Makkah,

    The people who come to the Masjid al-Haram with desires to visit the House of Allah, “Kaabah” also want to drink Zamzam water.

    During Ramadan, special arrangements are made to provide Zam Zam water to thousands of pilgrims from Iftar to Sahr.

    According to the management of Masjid-e-Haram, thousands of bottles of Zam Zam water are distributed in different parts of the mosque, special arrangements are made to provide Zam Zam water to the worshipers and the servants of the mosque provide Zam Zam water to the worshipers.

    According to the mosque’s management, more than 200,000 bottles and glasses of Zamzam water are distributed daily during the month of Ramadhan.

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  • PAYO completes 1 year of weekly food pantry in NYC at 4 different locations 

    New York City,

    If there is courage and strong will, nothing can be impossible. The same thing was done by Pakistani-American youth from the platform of Pakistani-American youth organization, PAYO.

    Pakistani American Youth Organization, PAYO, successfully completes one year of weekly free food pantry at four different locations. PAYO team distributes rations to 52,000 deserving and affected families through out a year and this humanitarian work is still continued.

    In the worst days of the Corona pandemic Outbreak and severe lockdown, PAYO food pantries opened in four different locations in New York.

    There are sayings when there is a desire to do something good for others, the hardships themselves become easier and the paths are open. PAYO food pantry has become a hallmark of Pakistani-American Muslim youth in New York.

    Completion of PAYO One year free rations distribution, now there has been an inauguration of a refrigerator outside PAYO office filled with free halal food for deserving people, along with a food pantry. According to the PAYO team, citizens can get the essentials what ever they want from this fridge.

    New York City Government officials, US officials and Pakistani Consul General Ayesha Ali also attended the event. American officials and Ayesha Ali said that the way in which PAYO team has helped people of all religions, regardless of race and color is exemplary.

    On the occasion, team leaders of PAYO also presented certificates of appreciation to their team members for their regular and full commitment to help the citizens during the Corona Outbreak. According to PAYO organizers, their organization is expanding its measures to reach more deserving families and help them.

    The measures are aimed at helping those needy families who maintain their goodwill and did not ask help from any body.

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  • Dima Al-Yahya appointed head of DCO of the Seven Countries.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Dima Al-Yahya, a Saudi woman, has been appointed by the Digital Cooperation Organization as the first Secretary General of the Digital Cooperation Organization.

    The organization has also approved the attainment of two countries, Nigeria and Oman, as founding members. The first five member countries of the OIC include Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Pakistan. Together, the seven member states have formed the 2 trillion economic bloc of global GDP.

    Digital Cooperation aims to promote data transfer, women’s empowerment and small and medium enterprises. There are a number of steps to be taken, including the establishment of a center, to promote coordination in data transfer

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  • My Karachi Overseas Pakistanis, US based started charitable activities.

    New York,

    Karachi-based Pakistanis organization namely My Karachi Overseas Pakistanis, based in United States, has started its charitable activities in the city of Quaid at the beginning of Ramadan. Volunteers from the organization distributed rations door to door in different areas.

    My Karachi Overseas Pakistanis raised funds to help those in need in Karachi with donations from the Pakistani American community every year and this year too, on the occasion of Ramadan, the youth of the organization distributed rations in different areas of the city.

    Ration bags include flour, sugar, and different types of pulses, rice, ghee, syrup bottle, dates, basin, salt, various spices and soybeans.

    Volunteers of the organization say that whether it is Corona or Ramadan, my Karachi Overseas Pakistanis are always trying to help those in need in difficult times. It is our duty to help each other in difficult times and this charity is ongoing.

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  • Hudaybiyyah old buildings refresh the memory of 1400-year-old sacred site.

    Zaka Mohsin, Makkah,

    The Hudaybiyyah peace treaty took place six years after the Hijrah, which the Qur’an described as a Fatah-e-Mubin. Hudaybiyah is located northwest of Makkah, where a mosque was built, while ancient monuments are still standing.

    Six years after the migration, the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) along with fourteen hundred companions reached Makkah from Madinah with the intention of Umrah, but they were not allowed to enter Makkah by the disbelievers of Makkah.

    After which an agreement was reached between the Muslims and the infidels at Hudaybiyah which is called the peace treaty of Hudaybiyah.

    This agreement is called by the Holy Quran as a clear victory, after a great victory like conquest of Makkah was achieved.

    Hudaybiyah, north-south of Makkah, is today part of the city where a mosque is located, well traces of some old buildings refresh the memory of 1400-year-old sacred site.

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  • American Council of Minority Women & Islamic Relief USA distributed Ramadan packages in Brooklyn.

    Connie Island, Brooklyn, NYC,

    The American Council of Minority Women, ACMW, in collaboration with Islamic Relief of USA, on Connie Island Avenue in Brooklyn, shortly after the beginning of Ramadan, packages containing essential items were distributed among the needy and deserving people.

    Pakistan Consul General, Ayesha Ali and US official attended the distribution of Ramadan package as special guests and appreciated the services of American Council of Minority Women.

    On the occasion, head of organization Baza Rohi said that, with the help of Ramadan package, a family can break the fast of Ramadan.

    People in need, lined up for Corona virus prevention and strictly follow SOPs to benefit from the Ramadan package. On the occasion, senior journalist and social figure Mawiz Asad Siddiqui also offered prayers.

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  • Biden sends greetings to Muslims for Ramadan.

    Washington,

    President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Monday marked the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in the US.

    “Jill and I send our warmest greetings and best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Ramadan Kareem,” said Biden in a statement.

    “As many of our fellow Americans begin fasting tomorrow, we are reminded of how difficult this year has been. In this pandemic, friends and loved ones cannot yet gather together in celebration and congregation, and far too many families will sit down for iftar with loved ones missing,” said the statement, referring to the meal eaten by Muslims after sunset during Ramadan.

    Biden’s message came on the eve of the fasting month, when all Muslims in the country perform the first tarawih prayers, or special prayers performed after Isha, the last evening prayer.

    The president praised the contributions of Muslim Americans to the country, who he said are creating jobs as entrepreneurs and business owners, risking their lives as first responders, teaching in schools as well as fighting COVID-19.

    “Muslim Americans have enriched our country since our founding. They are as diverse and vibrant as the America they have helped build,” said the president.

    But Biden said Muslim Americans continue to be targeted by bullying, bigotry and hate crimes and his administration will work to protect the rights and safety of all people.

    “This prejudice and these attacks are wrong. They are unacceptable. And they must stop. No one in America should ever live in fear of expressing his or her faith,” he said.

    He also pledged to stand up for human rights everywhere, including for Uyghurs in China, Rohingya in Myanmar and Muslim communities all over the world.

    “As we remember those who we have lost since last Ramadan, we are hopeful for brighter days ahead. The Holy Qur’an reminds us that ‘God is the light of the heavens and earth’ who leads us out of darkness to the light.”

    This year, the White House will hold festivities virtually due to the coronavirus and the president said he and the first lady “look forward to resuming the traditional White House Eid celebration in person next year, inshallah.”

    “We wish your families an inspiring and rewarding month,” he concluded.

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  • The Custodian of Two Holy Mosques congratulates the Muslim Ummah and put aside differences and divisions.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    The King of Saudi Arabia and the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, congratulates the Muslim world on Ramadan, and has said that let us put aside our differences and divisions and adopt the righteous path.

    In his Ramadan message to the Muslim Ummah, King Salman said that Saudi Arabia had managed to deal with the pandemic through a great struggle. Acting Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr. Majid Al-Qasbi has read Shah Salman’s message on radio and TV channels.

    According to minister, Shah Salman said, “We want everyone to abide by the Corona SOPs and get the Corona vaccine as soon as possible. “We are proud of the use of modern technology and initiatives by visitors to the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque”.

    He prayed to Allah Almighty to make this blessed month a source of good and blessings for all Muslims and people all over the world.

    The month of Ramadan has come at a time when the world is suffering from the Corona pandemic.

    Shah Salman said that he was thankful to Allah for giving success to the scientists in making vaccines to prevent the pandemic.

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  • New York Muslim’s divided over Ramadan moon sighting.

    New York,

    New York, the Muslim community has been divided over the sighting of the Ramadan moon this year. Hanafi jurisprudence confirmed the appearance of the moon for month of Ramadan, after which the first Taraweeh prayers were offered in mosques.

    Social distance was also maintained during Taraweeh prayers to prevent corona virus. Citizens were very happy to offer Taraweeh prayers after two years.

    On the other end , Allama Dr. Ayatollah Sakhawat Hussain Sunderlavi, a well-known religious scholar of Jaffaria jurisprudence, announced that the moon of Ramadan did not appear on Monday. Therefore, the Jafaria nation will observe the first fast on Wednesday, April 14.

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  • PM Imran Khan to open UN forum on financing for development today

    Islamabad,

    Prime Minister Imran Khan will deliver the Opening Statement at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Forum on Financing for Development (FFD) on 12 April 2021.

    The Forum will be held from 12-15 April 2021 under Pakistan’s Presidency of ECOSOC.

    The objective of the Forum is to mobilize adequate financial support to enable the developing countries to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the climate objectives. The Special high-level segment of the ECOSOC Forum is being held in response to a decision of the UN General Assembly.

    Prime Minister Imran Khan has been in the forefront of the international efforts to provide developing countries with the fiscal space and liquidity to respond to the current Covid-19 induced economic recession. The Prime Minister advanced the “Global Initiative on Debt Relief” for developing countries in April 2020 and, in January 2021, he proposed a 5-point financial action plan encompassing debt relief, creation and redistribution of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) by the IMF, larger concessional assistance, mobilization of climate finance, and end to illicit financial flows from the developing countries.

    In his address, the Prime Minister will call on the international community to take bold and urgent decisions to respond to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 crisis, achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, and climate solutions.

    There are high expectations from the FFD Forum. Ten Heads of State/Government and 50 Ministers will participate in the Special Segment, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Imran Khan.

    The Forum envisions 6 panel discussions revolving around the themes of resilient recovery, recurrent debt crises, pandemic response and recovery, liquidity for vulnerable countries, and a climate resistant future. Deputy Chairman Planning Commission, Dr. Jehanzeb Khan, will also participate as a panelist.

    An Investment Fair is being organized virtually on the sidelines of the FFD Forum. Four countries, including Pakistan, will present specific sustainable development projects at the Fair. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi will introduce Pakistan’s investment opportunities and projects to the investors at the Fair.

    The 4-day FFD Forum will be presided over by Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Munir Akram.

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  • India second worst-hit Covid-19 country after Brazil.

    New Delhi,

    India, country with second-highest number of coronavirus infections, as it reported a new daily record of more than 168,000 cases.

    The vast nation of 1.3 billion people has been reporting a rapid increase in new infections in recent weeks, with the surge taking the total toll to 13.5 million cases, above Brazil’s 13.48 million.

    Experts have warned that huge, mostly mask-less and tightly packed crowds at political rallies in poll-bound states, mass religious festivals and at other public places were fueling the new wave of infections.

    “The whole country has been complacent, we allowed social, religious and political congregations,” Rajib Dasgupta, a health professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University, told news agency. “No-one queued up (for social distancing) anymore.”

    The country has recorded more than 873,000 cases in the last seven days an increase of 70 percent compared to the previous week, according to data compiled by news agencies. In comparison, Brazil recorded just over 497,000 cases with an increasing trend of 10 percent from the previous week.

    The United States the worst-hit country reported just under 490,000 cases with a rising trend of nine percent. The spike in India, after daily rises in cases fell below 9,000 in early February, has seen many badly affected states and territories impose restrictions on movement and activities.

    India’s wealthiest state Maharashtra, which has been the main driver of the infection spike, last week imposed a weekend lockdown and night curfew. But Maharashtra has warned that a complete lockdown a drastic measure that national and state governments have tried to avoid to protect the already devastated economy could be imposed within the next few days as cases continue to rise.

    “The solution is for everyone to stay home for two months and end this pandemic once and for all. But the public doesn’t listen,” said Rohit, 28, a waiter at a popular Mumbai restaurant who moved to the financial hub for work from the northern state of Punjab. “Nobody follows the rules in the restaurant. If we tell customers to wear masks, they are rude and disrespectful to us.”

    The chief minister of India’s capital New Delhi, where a night curfew is in place, said Sunday that 65 percent of new Covid-19 patients were less than 45 years old. His government was not in favor of a lockdown, but said it would consider imposing one if hospital beds start running out.

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  • ICNA Relief weekly fresh food distribution in Manhattan area of NYC.

    Manhattan, New York City,

    ICNA Relief, a leading social services organization in the US, continues to  in New York. Hundreds of homeless and needy citizens benefit from relief camps every week.

    One family member volunteers every week at a relief camp in Manhattan area. This week, the family of Dr. Yasir Mir and Dr. Sara Mir, the guests of ICNA Relief, volunteered and distributed food among the citizens.

    Expressing their views, Yasir Mir and his family said that the joy of serving humanity is indescribable. While performing volunteer duties of Yasir Mir’s family they also gave a surprise by bringing a birthday cake for Anwar Gujjar, in-charge of ICNA Relief.

    On the occasion, Anwar Gujjar thanked Yasir Mir’s family for commemorating his birthday and wished him all the best.

    Citizens who benefited from the grocery expressed their special thanks to ICNA Relief and said that ICNA Relief is with them every step and every difficulty.

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  • Pakistani-American Syed Alimdar Hussain Shah appointed as special envoy by Nawab of Junagarh.

    New York,

    Syed Alimdar Hussain Shah is a human rights activist and social activist in the United States and Pakistan. He has rendered invaluable services to Pakistan and Kashmir. His nomination by the ruler of Junagarh, Nawab Muhammad Jahangir Khan Ji and has been congratulated by a large number of social, industrial and human rights organizations in Pakistan and overseas Pakistanis.

    Nawab Muhammad Jahangir Khan Ji

    According to Syed Alimdar Hussain Shah, Junagarh is and was and will remain a part of Pakistan. Overseas Pakistanis will play their best role in this regard and will definitely play their part in liberating Junagarh from Indian occupation. In this regard, the present Government of Pakistan is admirable that Junagarh has been included in the map of Pakistan.

    He thanked Nawab Muhammad Jahangir Khan Ji, ruler of Junagarh and Prime Minister Diwan Sahibzada Ahmed Ali for the nomination.

     

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  • Indus Hospital & Health Network to Establish Pediatric Oncology Unit in Balochistan

    Karachi,

    The Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Initiation and Management of Pediatric Oncology Unit at the Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Quetta on April 11, 2021.

    The signing ceremony took place at The Indus Hospital, Korangi Campus. Dr. Abdul Bari Khan, Chief Executive Director, IHHN and Noor-ul-Haq Baloch, Secretary Health, Government of Balochistan signed the MoU.
    Health Department, Government of Balochistan has the mandate to deliver quality healthcare services to the people through an efficient and effective service delivery system, which is accessible, equitable, culturally-acceptable, affordable, and sustainable. It aims at improving the health and quality of life of the people by providing them access to the essential healthcare services.

    According to the MoU, the Health Department intends to handover management and operations of the Pediatric Oncology Unit situated at Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Quetta to IHHN and IHHN has agreed to undertake the responsibility in accordance with the terms and conditions mentioned in the agreement.
    IHHN has a mission to alleviate suffering of the poor and the needy through provision of quality healthcare services by establishing and managing primary, secondary and tertiary care hospitals. The Network provides quality care without any charges and in order to do so it employs modern methods of curative and palliative therapy. IHHN provides free treatment to every patient without any discrimination of caste, creed, color, socio-economic status, gender, religion, and political association. IHHN has a proven and successful track record of providing best medical care throughout the country.

    Dr. Shamvil Ashraf, Executive Director Medical Services, IHHN; Salim Razzaq Tabani, Member, Board of Directors, IHHN; and Dr. Rafie Raza, Head of Pediatric Oncology, IHHN were also present at the signing ceremony.

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  • Certificates of appreciation awarded in recognition of services held in Bronx, NYC.

    Bronx, New York City,

    The award ceremony for renowned Pakistani personalities, organized by the Bronx Community Council in the Bronx area of New York City, Assembly Member Mark Jonay and Pakistani Consul General Ayesha Ali was attended as special guests.

    Bronx Community Council presents Lifetime Achievement Award to APPAC Chairman Dr. Ijaz Ahmed and Senior Journalist Azeem M. Mian

    Eminent personalities of the community including Bashir Qamar, Head of PACOLI – Pakistani American Community of Long Island, Pakistani Community Attorney Mujahid Khan were also awarded certificates of appreciation in recognition of their services. A special prayer was also offered on the occasion

    The event was also attended by business and social figures from the Pakistani community, and said the event provided an opportunity for the community to come together after a long break due to COVID-19 outbreak. At the end of the ceremony, guests were treated to a barbecue.

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  • PML N Al-Kharaj chapter celebrates the victory of NA-75 by election.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    PML N President Chaudhry Amanat Ali convened a meeting at Al-Kharaj city of Saudi Arabia on the victory of Syeda Noshin Iftikhar in NA-75 by-election, which was also attended by PML-N Riyadh officials.

    On the occasion, Chaudhry Amanat Ali said that PML-N is not the only political party in the country which can run Pakistan in a better way under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif and also solve the country’s problems.

    PML-N Riaz Region President Khalid Akram Rana said that people of NA-75 Daska have expressed confidence, just as the same PML-N will come to power in the next elections with public support from all over Pakistan. PML N will revive the stalled economic growth.

    Zahid Latif Sindhu, Mirza Munir Baig, Tahir Salim and others also addressed the meeting

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  • JKLF Prominent leader Yassin Malik’s life is in danger, says Sardar Anwar Advocate.

    New York City,

    A function organized by Jammu and Kashmir community in New York, while addressing on the event Sardar Anwar Advocate said that if the entire Kashmiri nation was united, the state could fight the conspiracies.

    Under the guise of Kashmir issue, international imperialism is selling their arms and oppressed Kashmiris are forced to migrate abroad. The event was attended by people from different schools of thought.

    Sardar Anwar Advocate said that the life of Yasin Malik, leader of Kashmir National Liberation Movement and Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, was in serious danger from the fascist Modi government of India.

    It is moral responsibility of Amnesty International to provide medical care and protection to Yassin Malik.

    According to Sardar Anwar Advocate the overseas Kashmir community should unite and hold demonstrations and sit-ins in front of Indian embassies and UN offices.

    Renown progressive leader Saeed Iqbal, nationalist leader Rizwan Farooq Ashraf, Gulshan Ali, Afsar Khan, Ilyas Khan and Saad Afsar Khan also addressed the function. The participants expressed full support for the campaign, Save the state and save Yasin Malik.

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  • Occupations in labor market now reserved only for Saudi citizens, says ministry.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Saudi Minister of Manpower and Social Welfare, Engineer Ahmed Al-Rajhi has announced that three occupations in the labor market will be reserved only for Saudi citizens.

    Saudi organizations, employ a large number of foreigners, including Pakistanis, but now Saudi citizens will be eligible for employment in all shops in shopping malls across Saudi Arabia. In addition to cafes and restaurants, Saudi citizens will also be allowed to work at major grocery stores. Under the new rules, restaurants, cafes, showrooms, indoor sales and marketing directors will be Saudi. The Assistant Commercial Directors will be Saudi. Locals will also be in charge of retail sales and account funds.

    The Ministry of Manpower warned that all three decisions would be implemented by business centers. Violators will face penalties

     

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  • UK suspended AstraZeneca vaccine trial on children and minor.

    Muqeem Ahmed, UK,

    The suspension of AstraZeneca vaccine trial or testing is a short of blow to the manufacturer. According to Oxford University, the trial has been postponed until further data on vaccines and blood clotting cases are available.

    The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has directed that rare cases of blood clotting, cerebral hemorrhage and platelet depletion be listed as side effects or unexpected reactions to the vaccine.

    The ENA has taken a detailed look at the blood clots that have been reported in the last two weeks under the age of 60. So far, a total of 62 cases have been reported, 24 of which, were from the European Union and the United Kingdom.

    The EMA has made it clear that the vaccine is extremely beneficial, but that medical staff should be consulted immediately in response to any side effects.

    The WHO says the benefits of vaccines outweigh the disadvantages Dozens of countries have approved vaccines for their citizens. While millions of doses of AstraZeneca have been safely administered worldwide, Germany, France and the Netherlands have suspended their senior citizens from using it until the results are known.

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  • Mount Uhud lighting project is in the final stages, municipality spokesman.

    Zaka Mohsin, Madina,

    The municipality of Madinah in Saudi Arabia has said that the lighting project on Mount Uhud is in the final stages. Lighting of Jabal Uhud will be environmentally friendly, said Ahmad Al-Maliki, said by spokesman of the municipality. However; the use of electricity will be used economically and electricity will cost up to 75% less.

    According to municipality spokesman said that the lighting project of Jabal Uhud would be a masterpiece of aesthetic art which would be a confluence of the natural beauty of the mountain and the art of lighting at night. The concept of lighting is taken from the scene of sunrise on the tops of the mountains.

    Mount Uhud is one of the eternal historical sites of Sira-e-Taiba. Significant events took place here in the early days of Islam and an important battle in Islamic history took place. Visitors to Medina include a visit to Mount Uhud. There are many historical places here, including the cemetery of the martyrs of Uhud. The Syed Al-Shuhada Square is also located here. Mount Uhud is located north of Medina.

    It is about seven kilometers long and two to three kilometers wide and it is 350 meters high.

     

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  • Recreational activities, traditional dancing and fishing sporting organizes at Jazan, KSA

    Zaka Mohsin, Jazan,

    Recreational activities have been launched on the instructions of the Governor of Jazan Province of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Nasser. A large number of Saudi nationals are participating in the event while strictly follows corona virus SOPS.

    Sea fishing is becoming more popular, with children and adults taking part in traditional dances.

    Jazan governor says people have been away from recreational activities for the past one and half year due to corona virus. We have tried to provide a recreational environment for the people.

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