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  • KSA Heath Ministry approved vaccination regulations for Hujj.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    According to a statement from Riyadh issued by Ministry of Health, that those who wish to perform Hajj this year, Saudi nationals or foreign residency holders, should complete the course of corona vaccination before Dhu al-Hujjah.

    Similarly, pilgrims from abroad will be required to provide certified proof of having been vaccinated by the World Health Organization and have completed the course of the coronavirus vaccine two weeks before the Hajj.

    The Saudi Ministry of Health has issued standard operating procedures (SOP’s) that Hajj pilgrims leave their residences on the occasion of Hajj under a prescribed program and precautionary measures, which will include the principle of social distance and observance of masks.

    Pilgrims must maintain a distance of 1 to 1.5meters during Hujj pilgrimage travelling in Makkah & Madinah. Different groups of pilgrims and volunteers present to control the crowd. Each pilgrimage group will not exceed 100 pilgrims.

    The Ministry of Health also says that the teams of the Ministry are in touch with all the concerned agencies to ensure the implementation of the prescribed regulations.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • The world’s largest Noor e Riyadh Festival of Lights kicked off in Riyadh.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh

    The world’s largest Noor e Riyadh Festival of Lights has kicked off in Saudi Arabia capital, Riyadh, with lighting workshops at thirteen locations attracting large numbers of locals and foreigners.

    Festival features lighting works by world-renowned artists, These Artifacts made attractive and interesting for the viewers with the help of light. These light artifacts included historical, architectural and sculptural artifacts.

    Lighting fixtures and laser guided lights have enchanted the atmosphere. Noor Riyadh is the first festival of the art program, one of four major projects that will run until April 3.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • COVID-19 vaccine becomes subject of controversy among countries

    Muqeem Ahmad, UK,

    EU threatens to ban coronavirus vaccine imports from UK and that’s because the 27-nation bloc needs vaccines to protect its citizens from the third wave of COVID-19. The head of the European Union, Ursla Von Der Leyen, said All options are open on table, we are in crisis of the century and not ruling out any thing for now because we have to make sure that European vaccinated as soon as possible. EU is also unhappy with the slow and low supply of AstraZeneca manufacturing and used in the UK.

    According to EU president, if the situation does not change we will have to reflect on how to make experts to vaccine producing countries dependent on their level of openness. So we are exporting a lot to countries themselves producing vaccine and this is invitation to be open.

    On the other end, 13 countries of the world have suspended the use of AstraZeneca vaccine, including France and Germany, as well as 4 other countries. This has jeopardized the EU’s Green Digital Certificate issuance program, which could be helpful in travel and tourism between the EU.

     

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • VOSA Tv successfully completed three years of broadcasting.

    Web desk,

    The colorful evening planned on third anniversary and was celebrated at a local hotel in New York with the participation of Press Minister as guest of honor and Pakistani Consul General as a chief guest and business and social figures of the Pakistani community in the Pakistan Mission gives best wishes for VOSA TV.

    The Voice of Pakistani and South Asian Community in US Society – VOSA TV needs no introduction. The position it has achieved in a short span of three years is a testament to the trust and confidence of the community.

    Celebrated at a local hotel in New York prominent figures of Pakistani Community participates in 3rd anniversary celebrations. Well known poet Raees Warsi hosted the anniversary celebrations and expressed in a poetic manner his feelings for VOSA TV.

    Guest of Honor from Pakistan Mission, Press Minister Dr. Maryam Sheikh and Consul General Ayesha Ali said that the success achieved by VOSA TV in the short period of three years of hard work is not such an easy task. In particular, the way VOSA TV played its role during COVID-19 and Lockdown is admirable.

    President VOSA TV Faheem Mian addressed the celebrations gathering and said that trust and enthusiasm of the community is precious asset while CEO Zahid Rana gave the good news to the audience of VOSA TV that soon drama and film production is also begins in coming days.

    Senior journalist Azeem M. Mian, expressing his views and said that Pakistani community is making them honored in every field. It is desirable that in a short span of time VOSA TV has made its successive marks in US TV broadcasting industry.

    Bashir Qamar, head of the Pakistani Community of Long Island, an organization of Pakistanis in New York, and Pervez Siddiqui, head of his community Brooklyn Center, said despite a community TV, VOSA always adhered to journalistic values, standards and never compromised on principles.

    Imtiaz Ahmed, chairman of Al Ryan Funeral Services, a leading humanitarian organization in New York said that during extreme outbreak of Corona pandemic and severe lockdown, there are few examples, in which the way VOSA TV has presented community issues to society

    The chairperson of the Women to Women Forum congratulated the VOSA family on third anniversary celebrations and said that VOSA Tv built its viewership in such a short span of time is not possible for everyone.

    PACOLI President Asim Malik, Azra Dar, Atiq Qadri, APNA Community Brooklyn Center’s Erum Hanif, APPAC Athar Tirmidhi, Asad Chaudhry were present in the celebration’s.

    Amin Ghani of APPEG, Pervez Riaz, Zakaria Khan from Brooklyn Emergence, Sahibzada Shabbir, Nisar Khan, Atia Shahnaz from Pakistani American Skilled Women Organization (PASWO), Captain Adeel Rana, President of Muslim Officer Society in New York Police Department, Lieutenant Zaigham Abbas, businessman Saeed Hassan, Adnan Bukhari, senior journalist Maviz Asad Siddiqui, Mohsin Zaheer, Nasir Qayyum, Mohammad Asif also congratulated VOSA TV and expressed their best wishes.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Saudi King chaired a weekly cabinet meeting & stressed for solution to Syrian crisis.

    Zaka Mohsin, Jeddah,

    Saudi King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz chaired a weekly cabinet meeting that praised the international community’s efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear program and missile technology.

    He stressed that the solution to the Syrian crisis must be in accordance with the will and intentions of the people

    The cabinet noted the importance of a ceasefire in Yemen and called on the international community to play a role in countering Iranian-supplied weapons to Houthi rebels.

    The cabinet praised global efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear program and missile technology

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Human rights group URA protests against forced deportation of illegal immigrants in Dresden, Germany

    Mehwish, Germany,

    The demonstration was organized by PTI activist and social media activist Rana Saqib Khalid and the human rights organization URA. The demonstration was attended by the Pakistani community and people from various German organizations

    Protesters say the world is trying to integrate immigrants instead of deporting them because of the COVID-19, while they are facing deportation problems in Germany because of the wrong policies of the current German government.

    Despite the severe cold, large numbers of Germans took part in the demonstration. Demonstrators demanded that long-term immigrants should be issued visas and giving them right to stay in Germany on the basis of their wages. Speaking at the demonstration, they called on Home Office to provide millions of workers and skilled workers in Germany each year, so that these illegal immigrants could be given the legal right to live here.
    According to Rana Saqib Khalid, called deportation policy is inhumane and part of the capitalist system. There was an unrest among immigrants in Germany he added.

    Young people have been displaced from their homes for fear of detention. They called on the government to stop this change and to persecute Pakistani immigrants in Germany.

     

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • PML N Meeting on March 23rd resolution day in KSA, Riyadh.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    A meeting was organized by PML-N in the Saudi capital Riyadh, on March 23rd resolution day. Members of other political parties also participated.

    On this occasion, the participants said that our identity abroad is only Pakistani. Pakistan came into being as an Islamic democratic and welfare state, participants added. It gave us an identity, our heart beats with beloved homeland and with that identity millions of Pakistanis around the world, including Saudi Arabia becomes proud.

    Apart from members of political parties based in Saudi Arabia, Pakistani engineers, doctors, businessmen as well as millions of workers lived abroad and made the country honored. We have stood together in difficult times and we pay tribute to the struggle of our forefathers including all the leaders of Tehreek-e-Pakistan. The struggle of our forefathers through which we got an independent country.

    The meeting was attended by PML-N Riyadh Region President Khalid Akram Rana, ANP President Syed Muzammil Shah, PPP Middle East, General Secretary Muhammad Khalid, Shoaib Siddiqui, Mirza Munir Baig. Raja Zulfiqar, Zahid Latif Sindhu, Farhaj Ali Janjua also addressed.

     

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • PTI Germany president discussed issues with DG Protocol Foreign Affairs.

    Matiullah, Berlin,

    In a private visit to Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Germany President, Tariq Javed met Director General of Protocol Foreign Affairs Hassan Afzal. He highlighted important issues of Pakistani community to the government.

    During the meeting, PTI president raised important issues such as deportation of Pakistani immigrants, taking fingerprints in e-visa and POC cards were discussed. Tariq Javed told the media that good news for Pakistanis living in Germany is that the government of Pakistan has agreed to work seriously on the issue of dual citizenship.

    According to Tariq Javed, he’s hopeful and efforts of entire team will come to fruition. He will highlighted the problems of Pakistanis living in Germany on every platform, and will present the problems of Pakistanis living in Germany on every platform PTI president added.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • 13 million riyals fine & 28 years in prison sentenced to money laundering gang in KSA

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Saudi public prosecutor, sentenced 28 years in prison and 13 million riyals after an investigation against the money laundering mafia. According to Saudi prosecutor’s investigation unit that Economic Crimes Investigation Department has launched an investigation into the case of a man and a woman. They opened business records and bank accounts and illegally transferred money through various immigrants for a monthly fee.

    The immigrants’ bank accounts were used illegally and money was sent abroad through them. A statement from Saudi Arabia’s anti-corruption watchdog, Nazaha, said 241 people have been detained, including employees of the Ministries of Interior, Health, Municipalities and Rural Affairs, Housing, Education, Human Resources, Social Development, General Authority for Customs and the Saudi Post Corporation. They all has been charged with bribery, misuse of employment and power, and fraud.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • AstraZeneca manufacturer in trouble, many countries suspended vaccination.

    Muqeem Ahmad, UK,

    Corona virus vaccine manufacturer AstraZeneca is in big trouble۔ The Irish Ministry of Health has suspended the use of Oxford AstraZeneca following blood clotting incidents in Norway. Irish Health Minister Stephen Donnelly called it a precautionary measure. On the other hand, the Netherlands has stopped vaccination from Sunday to March 29, resultant 45,000 appointments have been canceled.

    Earlier, Denmark, Norway and Iceland had suspended the use of AstraZeneca pending an investigation.

    Italy, Austria, Estonia, Latvia, Luxemburg and Lithonia have banned the use of a specific batch of AstraZeneca containing one million doses and shipped to 17 countries.

    Vaccine maker AstraZeneca says the vaccine is based on high-quality research and compliance with global testing standards, and that there have been no adverse effects from the use of the vaccine.

    World health organization has ruled out the risk of blood clots from use of AstraZeneca vaccine and has advised these countries to continue using vaccine.

    According to a spokesman for European Medicines Agency, 5 million people who have been vaccinated so far, only 30 have reported blood clots and the benefits cannot be ignored.

    The UK government has decided to continue using the vaccine. According to a government spokesman, the vaccine is effective and safe and citizens should be vaccinated with confidence.

     

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Violent protests in British capital, London against murder of 33 year Sarah Eward.

    Muqeem Ahmad, London,

    Protests erupted in the British capital, London, despite lockdown restrictions. After clashes with police dozens of protesters were arrested.

    The demonstrators gathered to pay tribute after murder of a woman, but the gathering turned bitter and the protesters refused to disperse peacefully. A police officer has been arrested in connection with the murder of 33-year-old Sarah Eward.

    The woman’s body was later recovered from the jungle, causing anxiety and fear among British citizens, especially women. Echoes of this incident were also heard on the international media.

    The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom expressed his condolences to the bereaved family and said that the whole country was united against the killing. Britain’s Princess Kate Middleton also paid tribute to the slain woman and laid flowers.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • US Consul General Nicole Mainz says camel riding is still very popular in Arab society.

    Zaka Mohsin, Dahran,

    The US Consul General Nicole Mainz in Dhahran city of Saudi Arabia, has ridden a camel in the middle of Arabian Desert and speaking Arabic. Consul General describes the characteristics of this animal, which is very popular in Arab society.

    US Consul General also attended a lunch, video was released on official Twitter account of the US Consulate in Dhahran, Nicole said “The camel is still at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s historical heritage like in the past. King Abdul Aziz had founded the kingdom while riding on camel.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Two French boys murder Pakistani-born 14 years Alisha.

    Shahzaib, Argenteuil,

    Two boys in France, threw Pakistani-born Alisha into the river Seine after being tortured, resultant, Alisha died. Police arrested the accused. A rally was held in the French city of Argenteuil against the murder of Alisha.
    Apart from thousands of workers from various NGOs, political, social and welfare organizations, the Pakistani community also participated in large numbers. Rally participants hold placards and banners demanding justice for Alisha.

    The rally was specially attended by Argenteuil Mayor Georges Mothron and President of Alde de France Valerie Pecresse , who expressed solidarity with Alisha’s family. The rally was begins from Alisha’s school through marching from different areas rally ended at Argenteuil Park. Participants observed a minute of silence in memory of Alisha and laid flowers at the memorial.

    Addressing the rally, Alisha’s mother said that she was not sure that Alisha was passed away. Alisha’s gap can never be filled.

    Alisha’s father Khalid said that the government should provide justice to Alisha and take steps to prevent such incidents from happening again. Alisha’s family thanks rally participants and organizers for expressing solidarity with Alisha. French and international media also covered the rally throughout the day. 

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Colors of Punjab Cultural Day in Riyadh.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    The Punjab Cultural Day celebrations organized by the elders of political parties in Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia. Participants from Pakhtunkhwa described the tradition of celebrating Punjab Day as good will gesture and said that Pakistan is a collection of different cultures and is like a bouquet whose fragrance is spread all over the world.

    On this occasion, the participants said that the cultural colors of the whole of Pakistan, including Punjab, are our own. Pakistan is a beautiful collection of different nations, all of which have their own cultural colors. In the same way, we should continue the tradition of celebrating each other’s cultures so that people of the four provinces, including Kashmir, can promote harmony and trust.

    Referring to the Punjab Cultural Day, the participants said that Pakistanis living abroad have always been abroad and have strengthened the ideal unity and mutual relations and are determined to move forward together.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • First transgender news anchor in Bangladesh.

    Dhakka, Bangladesh,

    A transgender started her journey as a news anchor in Bangladesh on International Women’s Day. Tashnuva Anan Shishir debuted on air on March 8, presenting all with late afternoon news bulletin for a private news channel. Now, the joyous feat is being celebrated by people worldwide.

    Going live for a local Bengali channel, to present their 4 pm bulletin, she said on air: “This could be revolutionary and create a new dimension in people’s thinking.”

    The 29-year-old was selected for the job in a recent audition, and after receiving several weeks of intensive training at the media organization, she finally started her new role, through which she hopes to foster change how the community is perceived in the country.

    Ahead of going live for Monday’s historic broadcast, Shishir said she was terrified but managed to get through her presentation with much élan and poise. However, moments after the three-minute broadcast ended, she broke into tears.

    “I tried to think of stage dramas I have performed in and follow techniques I have learned there. But I was shaking inside,” New agency quoted her saying. As the bulletin was over, her colleagues applauded and cheered, however, she soon burst out in tears, with them comforting her with warm hugs.

    “I hope that this will bring greater acceptance and change the way people view the transgender community,” local broadcaster chief editor, Tipu Alam said.

    Shishir, who had been “sexually abused, bullied and tortured” when growing up, left home aged 16, but was able to continue her studies and recently received a scholarship to pursue a Master’s in public health at a top local university, earlier this year, news broadcaster reported.

    Shishir told news publisher in an interview ahead of her debut that such initiatives will enable further opportunities for people of LGBTQ community in the country where they are often bullied and mistreated. Lauding the ‘brave’ step taken by Bangla broadcaster towards their inclusivity, she added: “There are thousands of ‘Shishir’ waiting for an opportunity to shine. I hope that this will make their journey easier”.

    A performer by profession, she has been modelling and acting for a long time. And not just television, Bangladesh will be seeing more of her as this year, she signed up for two films, where she will play the role of a female football coach in one, news publisher reported.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • First transgender news anchor in Bangladesh.

    Dhakka, Bangladesh,

    A transgender started her journey as a news anchor in Bangladesh on International Women’s Day. Tashnuva Anan Shishir debuted on air on March 8, presenting all with late afternoon news bulletin for a private news channel. Now, the joyous feat is being celebrated by people worldwide.

    Going live for a local Bengali channel, to present their 4 pm bulletin, she said on air: “This could be revolutionary and create a new dimension in people’s thinking.”

    The 29-year-old was selected for the job in a recent audition, and after receiving several weeks of intensive training at the media organization, she finally started her new role, through which she hopes to foster change how the community is perceived in the country.

    Ahead of going live for Monday’s historic broadcast, Shishir said she was terrified but managed to get through her presentation with much élan and poise. However, moments after the three-minute broadcast ended, she broke into tears.

    “I tried to think of stage dramas I have performed in and follow techniques I have learned there. But I was shaking inside,” New agency quoted her saying. As the bulletin was over, her colleagues applauded and cheered, however, she soon burst out in tears, with them comforting her with warm hugs.

    “I hope that this will bring greater acceptance and change the way people view the transgender community,” local broadcaster chief editor, Tipu Alam said.

    Shishir, who had been “sexually abused, bullied and tortured” when growing up, left home aged 16, but was able to continue her studies and recently received a scholarship to pursue a Master’s in public health at a top local university, earlier this year, news broadcaster reported.

    Shishir told news publisher in an interview ahead of her debut that such initiatives will enable further opportunities for people of LGBTQ community in the country where they are often bullied and mistreated. Lauding the ‘brave’ step taken by Bangla broadcaster towards their inclusivity, she added: “There are thousands of ‘Shishir’ waiting for an opportunity to shine. I hope that this will make their journey easier”.

    A performer by profession, she has been modelling and acting for a long time. And not just television, Bangladesh will be seeing more of her as this year, she signed up for two films, where she will play the role of a female football coach in one, news publisher reported.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Meet and greet event for Leticia Remauro by APPAC at Staten Island.

    Staten Island, New York City,

    The American-Pakistani Public Affairs Committee’s (APPAC) organized Meet & Greet event in New York, Staten Island’s Borough for Presidential Candidate Leticia Remauro.

    Dr. Ijaz Ahmad, chairman of the APPAC, said that the Muslim community was pushed back during the Republican era and hoped that with coming to power of the Democrats, things would improve.

    In addition to, members of the APPAC, business and social figures from Pakistani community attended Meet & Greet event.

    Addressing the audience, Leticia Remauro outlined the responsibilities of the Borough President, and said that if she becomes the borough president, she will work for the betterment of the community and for welfare of the community. The community will always find her loyal.

    Participants also spoke on community issues. At the end of the ceremony, Dr. Ijaz Ahmad thanked the participants

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Minneapolis administration pays $27 million to family of a George Floyd in murder lawsuit.

    Minneapolis, Web Desk,

    The family of a George Floyd black man killed by police in the US city of Minneapolis has been settled.

    Minneapolis administration and George Floyd’s family have agreed onto pay $27 million to the family of a George Floyd killed in a murder case.

    George Floyd’s family filed a lawsuit against the Minneapolis administration and police officers involved in the incident last year. In which family accused the police of using excessive force in violation of constitutional rights. George Floyd, 46, was beaten to death by police in May last year.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Red sandstorm severely affected life and air operations in northern KSA.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Severe sandstorms in several parts of Saudi Arabia turned day into night, severely affecting life and flight operations.

    Sandstorms and dust storms in northern Saudi Arabia, especially in Al-Jawf and its environs, turned day into night. Meteorologists urge citizens to exercise caution when traveling in sandstorm affected areas. The dust storm is not only raging in northern regions but also in central parts of the country.

    The red sandstorm severely affected life and the airlines were also affected by the storm and air operations were suspended for a few hours. According to the Saudi Meteorological Department, dust storms and sandstorms with strong winds are expected in southern and eastern Tabuk, eastern Mecca, al-Qaseem, Riyadh, eastern governorate and other areas.

    Citizens in these areas are urged to use the south side doors of their homes. Doors and windows that open to the north and east should be closed.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Pakistani community in Germany congratulated Sadiq Sanjarani on elected Chairman Senate.

    Matiullah, Berlin,

    The Pakistani community in Germany congratulated, Chairman Senate, Sadiq Sanjarani on his election winning and expressed best wishes.

    Talking to Voice of South Asia, VOSA, leaders of Pakistani community said that democracy has won in senate election and the philosophy of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has succeeded today.

    “We also congratulate Prime Minister Imran Khan on the election of Sadiq Sanjarani as chairman of the Senate,” community leaders said.

    Today is a historic day and the politics of money has been rejected. The people of Pakistan have seen that those who spend money and those who take it are ashamed.

    The community expressed the hope that Sadiq Sanjarani would do good deeds as per the wishes of the Pakistani people and also play his political role in the development of Pakistan.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • JUI-F held an important meeting in Riyadh, KSA.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, Fazal Ur Rehman Group, (JUI-F) held an important meeting in Saudi Arabia in the capital, Riyadh which was attended by a large number of party members. Participants vowed to continue to play a full role in the Jamiat’s political struggle abroad. Qari Mumtaz, Maulana Zahidullah, Mufti Abdul Jabbar, Maulana Hanifullah, Gul Zameen and others spoke on the occasion.

    Party officials said that Pakistan could be made an Islamic welfare state by following the constitution and today the JUI-F stands with the PDM (Pakistan Democratic Movement) as a result of this struggle The speakers said that Maulana Fazlur Rehman has always spoken of the development of Pakistan and equal rights for all units under the Constitution of Pakistan so that all the deprived sections in the country can move forward in a better way and political and economic stability in the country.

    According to the speakers, today Pakistan is facing severe difficulties so it has become necessary to get rid of present government through a long march so that country can be taken out of challenges it faces.

    JUI-F officials further added that manner in which the government has used horse trading in the Senate elections to reject the votes in the election of Deputy Chairman and Chairman. This has raised many questions and the people understand that the same thing is happening to them today as their vote was robbed in 2018.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Imam Ahmad Ali’s promotes to lieutenant rank in Auxiliary Department of New York Police.

    Brooklyn, New York city,

    In celebration of Imam Ahmad Ali’s appointment as lieutenant, the Muslim community held a ceremony at the Iqra Mosque. Ceremony started with recitation of the Holy Quran and Naat Khuwani.

    Imam Ahmad Ali is the imam of a Brooklyn mosque in NYC and has been serving for many years in the Auxiliary Department of the New York Police. Ahmad Ali has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant. The Muslim community cut the cake in celebration.

    The event was also attended by Muslim Community and New York Police Department Lieutenant Zaigham Abbas and New York Police Auxiliary Department Chief Saleem Nasir attended the event. Besides a cake cutting a delicious hot meal was also arranged.

    The participants appreciated the services of Imam Ahmad Ali and congratulated him for his new post.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Major victory in Senate, Sanjrani, Afridi win chairman, deputy chairman posts.

    Islamabad,

    Earlier in the day, the newly-elected members of the Upper House had taken their oath of office shortly after the session began at 10am.

    The polling for the Senate chairman’s post started at 3pm, presided over by officials from the Senate Secretariat. The process of voting completed at 4:40 pm, but counting started after the official time, i.e. 5pm. The polling time for the election of the deputy chairman of the Senate was completed at 6:59pm, while the results were announced at 7:08pm.

    The much-awaited Senate chairman election concluded on Friday evening, with government-backed candidates Sadiq Sanjrani and Mirza Mohammad Afridi emerging as the winners.

    In the race for chairman, Sadiq Sanjrani defeated Opposition candidate Yousaf Raza Gillani with 49 votes, while Gillani received 42 votes.

    On the other hand, government candidate Mirza Mohammad Afridi won the election for the deputy chairman of the Senate with 54 votes, defeating Opposition’s Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, grabbed 44 votes.

    The presiding officer rejected seven votes cast for Yousaf Raza Gillani, according to him, the stamps were not placed correctly on the ballot paper. Once the winner was announced, however, Opposition members of the Senate protested the decision of the presiding officer to reject the votes, saying that no instructions had been provided to the voters as to where the stamp should be placed.

    Unwavering that Gillani is the “actual winner,” of the election, the Opposition has decided to take the matter to the election tribunal.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Saudi Arabia and Germany have reached on an agreement to produce hydrogen.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman and German Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Peter Altmeier have signed a memorandum of understanding on hydrogen production during a virtual meeting.

    Prince Abdul Aziz said on the occasion, “We have rich energy resources for the production of green and blue hydrogen. We can lead the world in hydrogen production while Saudi Arabia is the world’s largest oil exporter. Now KSA also wants to be the largest exporter of hydrogen. This clean fuel is being publicized as important in tackling the effects of climate change and air pollution”.

    Saudi Arabia has a brilliant plan to produce pollution-free fuel. It will not be challenged as the world’s largest exporter of hydrogen. Saudi Arabia has huge reserves of natural gas and can produce huge amounts of blue hydrogen.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • British aircraft maker Rolls-Royce hit hard by pandemic, which lost $5.6 billion in 2020

    Muqeem Ahmad, London,

    Rolls-Royce, the world’s largest supplier of jet engines, lost 5.6 billion in 2020. According to experts, they did not expect such a big loss. Corona virus, lockdown and travel bans leave thousands of planes stranded around the world.

    Rolls-Royce collects from its customers on an hourly basis. Due to which Rolls-Royce company is facing profit reduction and difficulties. However, Rolls-Royce is ready to face the worst situation as it still has enough capital and foundations.

    Rolls-Royce plans to raise $2.8 billion from the sale of its assets in Spain, after the news broke Shares of the company gained 2.7%.Experts say the sale of assets by Rolls-Royce is a viable plan

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Saudi criminal court has sentenced five convicted terrorists to death.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    A Saudi criminal court has sentenced five people to death for their links to the militant group ISIS. The convicts were charged in court with involvement in various acts of terrorism in Saudi Arabia.

    All five convicts were part of a terrorist cell comprising 45 members of ISIS. The terrorists had committed crimes and bombings in various parts of Saudi Arabia.

    Terrorists involved in killing of security forces personnel and bombing a mosque. Terrorists affiliated with the same cell bombed mosques in the Saudi cities of Najran and Al-Ahsa

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Virtual Workshop on Rank Voting System Awareness in New York

    New York,

    The New York Primary Election Center conducted a virtual workshop to raise awareness of the new voting system introduced in the primary election. In which social media users including journalists asked questions about the working method of the new voting system. New York City Voters Approve Rank Voting System for Primary and Special Elections Starting June 2021 in November 2019، under which citizens can now choose five candidates on priority basis. APNA Community Center, in partnership with the New York Civic Engagement Commission, Democracy New York and the Mayor’s Office of Immigration Affairs, organized a workshop to raise awareness about the rank voting system. Erum Hanif, chief executive officer of his community Brooklyn Center, performed as translator.

    Dr. Sarah Saeed, Executive Director, New York Civic Engagement Commission, Laura Wood from Democracy New York attends the workshop, Tirtho Datta, Daniel Ibrahim Sun while Senior Journalist and President of Urdu Media Vosa TV Faheem Mian and Mohsin Zaheer of Urdu News participated.

    At the meeting, Sarah O’Leary Wood briefed the citizens on the Rank Voting System, saying that it is a system in which voters vote for more than one candidate on a priority basis according to the qualifications of the candidates. With this system, voters can vote for less popular candidates as per their choice

    On the occasion, Tirtho Datta from Democracy New York provided information to the citizens through a presentation on the voting process and counting process of the Rank Voting System.

    The virtual meeting was also attended by community center, executive, Pervez Siddiqui, and Ajio Yousaf, Mayor of the Office of Immigration Affairs. He said that the rank voting system is best for women and less popular candidates. Because in this process, five candidates have to be selected on priority basis and finally the best candidate is chosen A question and answer session on rank voting system was also held in the meeting. Senior Journalist and President Vosa TV Faheem Mian and Mohsin Zaheer of Urdu News, Social media users asked questions of Daniel Ibrahim, Tirtho Datta and Erum Hanif to which they also gave detailed answers.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Three Non-Muslims converted into Islam at Al-Mahdi Center.

    Brooklyn, New york,

    Three Non-Muslims belong to Christianity and Hinduism accepted Islam at Al-Mahdi Center, Brooklyn, New York.  Religious scholar Allama Dr. Sakhawat Hussain Sandralvi recited the Kalma to three non-Muslims and gave them Islamic names.

    According to Al-Mahdi Center, Peter Paul (Muhammad Ali), Darrell Prior (Muhammad Ali), both are Christians, and third one belong to Hinduism were named Ghulam Ali.

    Peter Paul named Muhammad Ali.
    Darrell Prior named Muhammad Ali.
    Hindu person named Ghulam Ali.

    Newly converted as Muslims said that they did not accepted Islam under any pressure.
    “we decided to become Muslims through inspiration of Islamic ideologies and would continue follow Islam till death”, they added.

    On the occasion, Ayatollah Dr. Sakhawat Hussain Sundralvi said that conversion of non-Muslims to Islam on various occasions is a proof that Islam is a religion of peace and it provides best principles of life to all human beings.

    “In Islam, no one is superior to another, all are equal. In this regard, our Prophet’s last Hajj sermon is available, In which Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) clearly said that no one has superiority over another, except pious”, he added.

    Dr. Sakhawat Hussain Sundralvi urged that we must adopt piety and try to inspire non-Muslims by our good deeds.

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  • Ministry of Umrah and Hajj, said foreigners can book Umrah from 15th Sha’ban to 15th Ramadan.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    The Saudi Ministry of Umrah and Hajj has clarified that there is no truth in the news regarding Umrah booking on social media.
    However, Saudi citizen residency holders and visa holders can book Umrah by the end of March.

    A statement issued by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, said that in baseless news on social media, foreigners can book Umrah from 15th of Sha’ban to 15th of Ramadan.

    There is no truth in this news, however, Saudi citizens and visitor visas holders can book Umrah till the end of March through the special trusted mobile app.

    The statement added that visitors receiving Umrah permits are not yet banned from receiving the corona vaccine.

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  • Lockdown eases in England, schools started and old homes allowed to meet a family member.

    Muqeem Ahmad, London,

    After a two-month break in England, millions of students have started going to school on Monday. Opening schools is the first step towards easing the government’s strict lockdown. To end the lockdown British government has set four steps by June.

    Ease in lockdown reliance is conditional, on success in preventing corona virus. Schoolchildren have been instructed to wash their hands regularly, maintain proper social distance and wear face masks in classrooms. Secondary school students will also have to go through COVID-19 testing stages.

    According to school headmaster “Students are happy to be back at school and we are ready to deal with any situation”.

    Elderly people living in care homes and old homes in the UK are also allowed to see a family member

    Nicky Clarke is the first British woman to meet her mother for the first time since March 2020. The meeting was held under strict security measures and rules

    Lockdown restrictions for adult British citizens continue unabated. All businesses are closed except for essentials and food shops, but British citizens have high expectations for the coming days

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