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  • London Zoo loses revenue amid COVID-19 lockdowns.

    Muqeem Ahmad, London,

    The zoo in the British capital, London, is losing 1 million £ every month due to the closure and COVID-19 precautionary lock down, an index of $ 1.4 million The London Zoo is very popular with tourists from all over the world. It is the oldest zoo in the world as well as a research center with thousands of rare birds and animals and it is full of visitors and tourists all year round.

    But its closure during the lockdown has caused it severe financial losses that have jeopardized its very existence, leaving employees in dire straits. Since zoo was closed for 18 weeks during lockdown in 2020, it had to lose its hands of entrance fee.

    Recent lockdowns and closures have cost the zoo 2.5 million $ losses, while 20.8 million $ last year. Zoo’s chief operating officer, Catherine England, said the animals were being taken care of despite the closure and staff was fulfilling their responsibilities in these difficult situations.

    It is hoped that as soon as the lockdown ends, visitors will once again flocks to the zoo in London to enjoy the zoo’s fascinating wildlife and bird chirping.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Unique wedding of its kind in US

    Atlanta,

    The most expensive and lavish weddings may have been seen generally, but the young Atlanta couple Sara Wada and Dr. Ilyas Qureshi simply got married in a mosque instead of wasting money, Clarkson teamed up with ICNA Relief in the Atlanta area.

    About 500 hot meals distributes to needy family. It was a unique wedding of its kind in the US. The newlyweds said that marriage is an important duty and we wanted to start this new journey of our lives with good deeds instead of unnecessary rituals.

    Sheikh Shamik Shahadat, Director of ICNA Relief Southeast, and Abdullah Jabbar, In-Charge of Georgia Care, specially attended the unique wedding ceremony and performed the nikah.

    He said that today’s young generation does not have a tendency to marry simply but the method adopted by this newlywed couple is unparalleled.

    The example set by this young couple by marrying in the mosque and sharing their happiness with the needy instead of wasting money and unreasonable insistence is inspiring not only the young generation of America but the whole world.

     

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • UK achieved milestone of providing 15 million doses of vaccine to its citizens

    Muqeem Ahmad, London,

    The UK has crossed the milestone of providing 15 million doses of vaccine to its citizens, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has welcomed. The United Kingdom was the first country in the world to approve a vaccine for its citizens and to start vaccinating in early December.

    The campaign aimed to provide vaccines to four priority groups, including the elderly and senior citizens and medical staff living in care homes and old homes.

    In a statement, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson thanked all those involved in the campaign.
    The vaccine program is being hailed as a success by the government, while the UK has been hit hardest by the pandemic.

    It is hoped that the strict lockdown regulations will be relaxed in the coming days. UK Premier, Boris Johnson is also expected to address the nation next week, announcing the opening of schools from March 8.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • USA, Dallas, ICNA Relief distributes winter supplies to homeless people.

    New York.

    United States is in the grip of a severe cold these days, and it is a severe test for homeless peoples. Situation is similar in Dallas, Muslim welfare organization ICNA Relief, the Muslim American Society (MSA) and region’s largest Islamic center, the Irving Islamic Center, have identified needy and taken practical steps to help them.

    Dozens of volunteers, including women, collected supplies throughout the day and a large number of essential items were collected in 24 hours. Welfare organizations volunteers packed hundreds of packets of hygiene kits, socks, warm clothes and blankets, including essential food items, which were donated to homeless people at Dallas Convention Center by renowned religious scholars Omar Salman, Dr. Uzair and Zahid Hussain of Hunger Prevention. On the occasion, young clerics Omar Salman and Zahid Hussain said that Muslims living in the US stand by their neighbors in the field of public service.

    The officials of the Dallas Convention Center appreciated the spirit of Muslims. Pastor Wang said that work of Muslims in the service of humanity in America is exemplary. Welfare organization ICNA Relief appeals to all to take care of the needy around them in this severe cold weather and serve humanity without any discrimination.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • UK economy suffers biggest loss in three hundred years in 2020.

    Muqeem Ahmad, UK

    The UK economy lost 9.9% in 2020, the largest loss in three centuries. After Spain, the United Kingdom is the largest economy affected by the lockdown and its performance has been just as poor.

    According to the Bank of England, British economy will shrink by another 4% in the first quarter of 2021 Buyers and industries face difficulties due to EU separation. Hospitality and tourism industry hit hardest by travel bans, hotel and restaurant closures.

    The UK, on the other end, has provided more vaccines to citizens as compare to European countries. There has also been an increase in household savings, and some economists are hopeful that normal shopping and business will be restored after the end of lockdown. Activities will end the stagnation in the economy.

    However, the Bank of England predicts that the economy will return to pre-coronavirus levels by early 2022.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Sheikh Nooruddin constantly engaged in the services of Holy Prophet shrine.

    Zaka Mohsin, Madinah,

    Muslims from all over the world comes to Madinah to Prophet’s Mosque and attends Holy Shrine of Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), but there are some lucky ones who are constantly engaged in the services of Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and the affairs of the Mosque. These servants have been present in every era, Sheikh Nooruddin among them.

    Sheikh Nooruddin not only has the key of the Holy Shrine but also goes inside the Holy Shrine of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and performs cleaning. Sheikh Noor-ud-Din says that the Prophet’s Mosque and the Holy Shrine of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) are the center of devotion and spirituality for Muslims all over the world.

    While performing daily services of the Prophet’s Mosque, he became a trivial attendant of the Holy Shrine of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and also completed the cleaning of the Holy Shrine. This bliss is a great blessing of Allah for me of which I am proud, while talking about his 40-year tenure, Sheikh Noor said that peace and spirituality that has been found here has not been attained anywhere.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Mega surge in Peshawari girl, Dananeer Mobeen fan base.

    Peshawar,

    The video of a young influencer Dananeer Mobeen, travelling in the northern area of Pakistan is trending on social media. Mimicking the Pakistani burger accent saying “Yeh hamari party ho rahi hai” in a funny way has amused the netizens.

    A four-second video with these three lines by a Peshawari girl, has created a mega storm on the social media a few days back. The video has been shared and watch thousands of times across social media platforms.

    Moments after the video went viral, the Internet started flooding with various memes and recreations of the video by the users.

    Celebs like Aijaz Aslam and Saba Qamar also joined the bandwagon of taking up the trending challenge, and uploaded their versions of the video.

    Aijaz Aslam also taking up the trending challenge, and uploaded his version of the video.

    Akcent is a Romanian singing formation whose members sing in Romanian, English and Spanish. Akcent also make a video in response of  “#PawriHoriHai”.

    She thanked her fans and followers on Instagram Friday after Indian music composer Yashraj Mukhate recreated her video.

    “Very overwhelmed right now it’s crazy, I am so happy that you are enjoying this video so so much,” Mobeen said in her video message.

    “I think at this point the only thing that matters to me is that everyone is enjoying this thing and I’m having fun looking at you guys enjoying this trend and this song.. its recreations.”

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • British High Commission says before April, Pakistan receives 17 million shots of AstraZeneca.

    Islamabad,

    The British High Commission on Sunday announced that Pakistan will soon receive shots of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

    According to a statement from the Commission, the country will receive “17 million doses of the vaccine before April”.

    Thereafter, “before June”, Pakistan will receive an “additional 10 million doses”, said the statement.

    With the vaccine, more than eight million people will receive protection from coronavirus, it added.

    The chief of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), Asad Umar, had earlier broke the news that COVAX has indicated a supply of up to 17 million doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine for Pakistan in the first half of 2021.

    “Good news on COVID vaccine front. Received a letter from COVAX of an indicative supply of up to 17 million doses of AstraZeneca in 1st half 2021,” Umar wrote on Twitter.

    According to the planning minister, six million of the total 17 million doses will be received by March with delivery starting in February. He did not specify any dates.

    Soon after, the COVAX program for COVID-19 vaccines announced a list of countries it will be distributing doses to, with Pakistan to get 17.2 million doses.

    The initiative has planned enough doses for dozens of countries to immunize more than 3% of their populations by mid-year.

    A statement said the initial distribution was in line with a target “to protect the most vulnerable groups such as health care workers” in the first half of the year.

    The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is made from a weakened version of a common cold virus, known as adenovirus, from chimpanzees, and has been modified to look more like the coronavirus although it cannot cause the illness.

    When the vaccine is injected into a human body, it prompts the immune system to make antibodies and trains it to attack any coronavirus infection. The vaccine requires two doses to be administered.

    The jab has been found to be 76% effective against the original coronavirus after the first dose. Research shows that when a second dose is given after 12 weeks or more, the efficacy rises to 82%.

    The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is more suitable for developing countries as it can be stored in a normal fridge for six months, making it much easier to distribute. It is also cheaper to make. It was first approved for emergency use by the United Kingdom government.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • ‘Movement has only just begun’, Trump.

    Washington D.C.,

    Donald Trump survived a second impeachment trial Saturday when the US Senate acquitted him on the charge of incitement of insurrection, ending Democratic efforts to hold the former president accountable over the deadly US Capitol riot.

    The five day trial, in which Democratic impeachment managers argued that Trump betrayed his oath of office by urging his supporters to storm Congress in a bid to block certification of the November election, concluded with an insufficient 57-43 majority of senators voting to convict.

    Trump welcomed his acquittal in the US Senate on an impeachment charge and said his political movement “has only just begun.”

    “Our historic, patriotic and beautiful movement to Make America Great Again has only just begun,” Trump said in a statement issued just moments after the Senate vote. “In the months ahead I have much to share with you, and I look forward to continuing our incredible journey together to achieve American greatness for all of our people,” he said.

    “We have so much work ahead of us, and soon we will emerge with a vision for a bright, radiant, and limitless American future,” Trump said.

    Trump denounced his second impeachment trial as “yet another phase of the greatest witch hunt in the history of our Country.” “No president has ever gone through anything like it,” Trump said.

    It was the most bipartisan impeachment trial vote ever, with seven Republicans breaking ranks to join all 50 Democrats in seeking conviction a dark and permanent stain on a former president who may yet seek to run for office again.

    But two-thirds of the chamber, or 67 senators, is necessary to convict, and the Senate ultimately was not willing to punish the former president. In Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, the senators for the first time ever were not only jurors, but witnesses to the assault at the heart of the charge against Trump.

    Democrats argued that Trump’s behavior was an “open and shut” example of an impeachable offense, saying that as president he repeated the falsehood that the election was stolen, then whipped up supporters to attack Congress and stop the certification of the vote.

    “He summoned his supporters to Washington, on the Ellipse, whipped them into a frenzy, and directed them at the Capitol,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said after the vote.

    The defense team swatted such evidence away, insisting the Senate had no constitutional jurisdiction to try a former president. Most Republican senators agreed.

    Trump, who has been secluded in his Florida club since leaving office on January 20, issued a statement in which he expressed thanks for the verdict, and called the proceedings “yet another phase of the greatest witch hunt in the history of our country.”

    The 74-year old Republican also hinted at a possible political future, and at “continuing our incredible journey together to achieve American greatness for all of our people.”

    “We have so much work ahead of us, and soon we will emerge with a vision for a bright, radiant, and limitless American future,” Trump said.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Kashmir is a matter of concern for the world not only for Kashmiris, Mashaal Malik.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Webinar held in Saudi capital Riyadh, Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik, wife Mashaal Malik, said that the people of Occupied Kashmir have been demanding freedom for 73 years but India has taken away their freedom u excessive force at gunpoint..

    Mashaal Malik, said that rising atrocities in occupied Kashmir are not only a matter of concern for Kashmiri leaders but also a matter of concern for the world.

    She said that her husband Yasin Malik has been imprisoned on baseless charges and no information has been given about his health. The United Nations should stop the ongoing atrocities in occupied Kashmir. Give the right to self-determination to Kashmiri people.

    Pakistan’s Ambassador Raja Ali Ijaz said that India hostages, people in occupied Kashmir since the repeal of Articles 370 and 35A, which is seriously, affects human rights.

    Ambassador said that Indian Government was conspiring to convert the number of Muslims into a minority by giving domicile and allotting lands to Indian nationals in occupied Kashmir.

    The whole world must pay attention to this and raise voice so that Kashmir can be liberated from Indian domination. Apart from Khurram Khan, the organizer of the webinar, Dr. Nadeem Bhatti and others also spoke.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Balochistan’s National Party webinar in Riyadh.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    The National Party held an online conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in which other political parties participates and discuss political situation of the country. Speakers emphasized, that Baluch people took on board and out of deprivation, Pakistan could be embarked on a development journey.

    Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch, Central Leader of National Party of Pakistan and General Secretary Jan Buledi participates in the webinar.  On the occasion, Dr. Abdul Malik Baloch said that the National Party had smashed tribal status in Balochistan and provides an opportunity to an ordinary political worker to come forward and improves law and order situation in the province during his short tenure. The focus was on basic rights of the people, but even today, province can stabilized by eliminating deprivations of Balochistan.

    Hafeez Baloch, Khalid Akram Rana, Ahsan Abbasi, Dr. Muzammil Shah, Iqbal Wadud and others in the webinar including Jan Buledi said that struggle to make Pakistan, politically strong and political parties are committed to improves democratic system in the form of PDM.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • PACOLI food pantry for needy near home depot, Long Island

    Long Island, New York,

    The Pakistani American Community of Long Island (PACOLI) organize a food pantry near home depot, Long Island, New York. Two hundred people benefited from free rations distribution.

    Members of PACOLI team Asim Malik, Azra Dar, Humayun Shabbir, Salman Sheikh, Tahira Sharif and Usman Abbas were present on the occasion to provide rations to the citizens.

    The PACOLI team said that COVID-19 has severely affected US economy as well as the rest of the world. As a result, the citizens are facing severe financial difficulties and there are some who do not even have money to eat two meals a day.

    The purpose of setting up this food pantry is to support and help the citizens in difficult times. Citizens follow SOPs, wearing masks and lined up to receive free rations on their turn.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • ANP Webinar in Saudi Arabia on 11th anniversary of baba Ajmal Khattak

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Awami National Party Saudi Arabia organized a webinar on the 11th anniversary of famous revolutionary poet Ajmal Khattak Baba, former central president of ANP, in which participants paid tribute to him.

    Ajmal Khattak was an ideological politician and poet whose poetry was revolutionary aimed at improving and reforming society and system which, was in line with sentiments of the Pakhtun people. His services to the party are invaluable and will never be forgotten.

    In the webinar, ANP Saudi Arabia Central President Dr. Syed Muzammil Shah, Habib Younis, Hussain Shah Yousafzai, Noshirwan Khattak and others spoke and paid tribute to Ajmal Khattak.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Earthquake, 6.4 magnitude, shakes parts of Pakistan.

    Web desk,

    A 6.4 magnitude earthquake shakes various parts of Pakistan and its neighbouring countries on Friday night.

    According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) the epicenter of the quake was 35 kilometer west of Murghob, Tajikistan and its depth was 80 kilometres.

    The earthquake tremors were felt in Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Lower Dir, Haripur, Muzafarabad, Dera Ismail Khan, Swat, Multan, Charsada, Charsadda, Rawalpindi and other areas.

    People of the areas where the quake was felt rushed out of their homes in panic reciting Quranic verses.

    According United State Geological Survey, the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.9 with 91.6 kilometre depth.

    Jolts were also felt in Indian capital New Delhi and other parts of the country.

    On Friday, an earthquake of 4 magnitude felt in Balochistan and Southern Punjab. The depth of the quake was 15 kilometre with its epicentre was 43km west of Dera Ghazi Khan.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Two hundred and twenty-five non-Muslims converted to Islam in last 4 years.

    Tampa, Florida,

    The final of Super Ball of the popular American football game, American Muslims distributes a large amount of Islamic literature and the Qur’an. Two hundred and twenty-five non-Muslims converted to Islam

    In the US, the football final is called the Super Ball and is played by millions of people. This time a limited number of spectators were allowed to participate in the final held in Tampa Florida.

    On this final, invitation of Islamic Circle of North America, the largest Muslim organization of Muslims in US, under the auspices of Y-Islam’s, department of Islam , met with audience and distributed a large number of Islamic literature and Qur’an to them.

    Abdul Rauf Khan, a spokesman for ICNA and a well-known Florida social figure, told Voice of South Asia that the Qur’an and literature have been distributed on the occasion of Super Ball for the last six years. During this time, 3,000 Qur’ans were distributed and 44 booths were set up. He said 4,000 people called and 225 non-Muslims converted to Islam in last four years.

    On this sports event, team members of Y-Islam said that they always try to remove unrealistic perception and negative effects of Islam in the minds of non-Muslims. This is also the purpose of their life.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • “Coral Bloom” a multibillion-dollar project inaugurates by KSA crown prince

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia has inaugurated a new luxury project called Coral Bloom on an island in the Red Sea.

    The Crown Prince build hotels and 11 resorts on Red Sea island, all of which have been dubbed “Coral Bloom.” The Red Sea project will offer a fascinating view after its completion and foreign tourists visiting here will enjoy a unique and exciting experience.

    Coral Bloom’s design takes into account Saudi Arabia’s unique and lush greenery and natural environment. The multibillion-dollar project will create new beaches and a new artificial lake on the dolphin-shaped island.

    This development project of the Red Sea has already crossed several milestones. Work is underway in accordance with set goals of this project. It is expected that the first guest will be welcomed here by the end of 2022.

    The international airport and four star hotels will be opened for use after the inauguration. In the first phase, the remaining 12 hotels will be opened to the public in 2023. All of these projects and constructions not only highlight the different colors of Saudi Arabia’s natural environment, but also preserve them, and use environmentally friendly renewable energy. It will be a beautiful combination of innovation and nature. The project will be completed in 2030.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Significant changes in PTI Germany

    Matiullah, Germany

    Amir Mehmood Kayani, Central General Secretary of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has issued a notification barring all advisors, coordinators and deputy coordinators of overseas chapters from participating in any political activities.

    PTI Germany has welcomed the notification. PTI Germany President Tariq Javed while appreciating the notification issued by the party said that after issuance of notification, factionalism within party will be discouraged and all PTI officials will be able to work together. He said that just as PM Imran Khan has a vision of a corruption free Pakistan, PM Imran Khan is pursuing a policy of holding elections free and fair so that the real representatives of the people can come forward.

    He said that party has made a very good decision which has taken a good step by keeping advisors, coordinators and deputy coordinators out of work, and this move will make the party stronger and more stable overseas in future.

    Tariq Javed said that PTI Germany officials are following the manifesto of PTI and in this regard our first priority is to solve problems of Pakistanis living in Germany for which we will continue our best efforts.

    He said that he has already been elected as President of PTI both constitutionally and legally and will continue to support clean and transparent party elections while adhering to the party policy.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • ‘Al-Islam Halal Meat’ owner and self made businessman, buried

    Long, Island, New York,

    New York’s leading businessman Ejaz Ahmad Khan, owner of ‘Al-Islam Halal Meat’, was buried in Long Island Cemetery in New York. He was ill for 15 years.

    Funeral prayers were offered at Long Island of Islamic Center, after which he was buried at Washington Memorial Cemetery. The funeral and burial was attended by a large number of members of the Pakistani American community, including prominent New York business and social figures.

    The late Ejaz Ahmed was a self made man who made his place due to his hard work and struggle. He worked hard to turn a small business into a big halal business in US and now Al-Islam halal meat is known all over US.

    Ejaz Ahmed fell ill in Madinah 17 years ago in 2005 while performing Umrah, after which he was brought to US by air ambulance. Here he stayed for a long time. His three children and wife set a high example of service. Imam Ahmad of IC-I also offered special prayers on the occasion of the funeral. After Asr prayers, Qur’an recitation was arranged at Asaldam Center of Long Island for the reward of the deceased.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Solidarity Kashmir Zoom Conference by Kashmir movement Germany.

    Matiullah, Berlin

    Kashmir movement Germany organizes Solidarity Kashmir Zoom Conference on the occasion of Kashmir Solidarity Day

    The conference was attended by journalists, professors, doctors, students, engineers, leaders of various political and social organizations from all over Germany and President of Kashmir Movement Europe Muhammad Ghalib.

    On the occasion, Mohammad Ghalib said that as long as Kashmiris do not get human rights, freedom will not be achieved in accordance with the UN resolutions, the freedom struggle will continue. We, Germany, are the backbone of EU. We call on EU and Angela Merkel to play their part in resolving Kashmir issue.

    All German participants in Zoom Conference expressed solidarity with Kashmiris and strongly condemned atrocities against oppressed Kashmiris and appealed to international community to play its role in ensuring the rights of Kashmiris.

    Mohammad Ghalib, President of Kashmir Movement Europe, urged participants that Kashmiri mothers, sisters and daughters look to us for justice. And Write a letter to members of Assembly in your constituency to convey ongoing oppression in Kashmir to houses of the world. Let them know about the Indian atrocities regarding Kashmir.

    The conference was hosted by Farooq Baig, General Secretary, Kashmir Movement Germany, who gave an opportunity to all the participants to present their views and expressed solidarity with Kashmiris.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • PTI USA delegation meets Consul General Ayesha Ali

    New York:

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) USA delegation headed by president Amjad Nawaz visited Pakistan Consulate Office New York. Ms. Ayesha Ali Consul General, welcomed the delegation and discussed important community related matters including government’s new economic and business initiatives.

    PTI USA delegation were consist on finance secretary Imran Qazi, senior advisor Zaman Afridi and senior hint secretary of membership Umer Farooq.

    Meanwhile, Vice Consul General Nawab Adil khan were also present in meeting.

    “PTI USA will work closely woth government to creat awareness and encourage business investment”, Amjad nawaz assured to Consul General Ayesha Ali.

    It has been jointly agreed in meeting to conduct seminar and webinar for speedy awareness regarding trade, investment and also highlight government’s new policies related to create opportunities of safe investment for overseas Pakistani.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • ICNA Relief and APNA, free mobile medical camp in Richardson, Texas.

    Texas,

    ICNA Relief and Pakistani-American doctor’s organization, APNA, set up a free mobile medical camp at Muslim American Community Center in Richardson, Texas.

    Dozens of people in the camp underwent blood screening, blood pressure, sugar levels, lipid panel testing and blood donations.

    Physicians provide useful medical advice to visitors at medical camp. In addition, many patients who did not have health insurance, information were provided on diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension control and prevention, and free medical care. Patients sent from local clinic for inspection.

    On the medical camp, all volunteers of ICNA Relief took all precautionary measures against COVID-19 and also provide awareness among the participants.

    Marwan Maroof, Director of Muslim American Community Center, Dr. Syed Uqeel, Pharmacist Huda, Ahsan Tahir, along with about a dozen volunteers from ICNA Relief, also offered their services at the free medical camp.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • British soldiers contracted with COVID-19 in Kenya training camp.

    Muqeem Ahmad, UK,

    British soldiers stationed in African country of Kenya have contracted the corona virus and are being held in quarantine. They came to Camp Nain Yuki in central Kenya for military training exercises begins from this month.

    According to the British High Commission in Kenya, all soldiers and personnel are tested on arrival and departure in this East African country, which has resulted in some soldiers showing symptoms of corona virus.

    The infected soldiers have been quarantine and strict regulations enforced. Soldiers have been barred from using the dining room and rations are being provided in their own rooms. Trains thousands of soldiers. The UK trains 12,000 troops a year at the camp

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • UK and EU request for a special session of UN Human Rights Council for Myanmar.

    Muqeem Ahmad, London,

    The United Kingdom, along with European Union, has requested that a special session of the UN Human Rights Council be convened to discuss military’s coup in Myanmar and human rights abuses.

    Myanmar’s military chief, General Min Aung Hlaing, has said that military junta will hold new elections and hand them over to the winning party because the elections held in November last year were not transparent.

    Police ordered protesters to stay away from the protest activities, and strict action otherwise prohibited warning issued. The EU and the UK have jointly requested that a special session of the UN Human Rights Council be convened, said Julian Braithwaite, the British ambassador to the United Nations. He expressed concern over the arrests of political leaders, citizens, journalists and members of civil society.

    According to the US embassy in Yangon, curfews have been reported in Yangon and Mandalay, two major cities in Myanmar, following a series of protests against the military occupation.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • KSA King welcomes new US President policy on a political solution in Yemen.

    Zaka Mohsin, Jeddah,

    A cabinet meeting was held in Saudi Arabia under the chairmanship of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz, in which United States welcomes new US President Joe Biden’s policy on a political solution in Yemen and other issues were discussed.

    Washington’s efforts for a political solution in Yemen will be supported. In addition, the cabinet meeting said that all measures should be taken to prevent the covid-19 outbreak for peoples coming for Umrah and prayers in Baitullah Sharif and their safety.

    In addition, the overall situation of COVID-19 around the world was reviewed and it was agreed to take full precautionary measures against the spread of covid-19 in Saudi Arabia.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • US citizens have high expectations from new US President.

    Fazal e Khaliq, MerryLand,

    More than Twenty days have passed since Biden came to power in US. Today, US people want change, and many hopes are pinned on new elected president, Joe Biden, while former President Donald Trump has failed to restore confidence.

    Former President Donald Trump has failed to restore the confidence of US citizens, while citizens have high expectations from new US President Joe Biden. The US citizens and political parties turned the joy of Biden’s victory into an election.

    In this context, US citizens of the state of Maryland expressed their views in this way. Welcoming the 60 Democratic candidate/leader, Tahir Javed, said that Islam is the third largest religion where out of 4 million Muslims, more than 1.6 million Muslims are registered for timing while the sky was more visible in election campaign. But it has proven that it is impossible for any candidate, regardless of US politics or elections, to ignore Muslim voters.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • First Congress member died in US amid COVID-19.

    Texas,

    The first Congress member has died in US due to the corona virus. Ron Wright, a Texas Republican congressman, confirmed the virus infection on January 21 after meeting with a infected man.

    From the beginning Ron Wright shows major symptoms of the COVID-19. He did not recovers and died at the age of 67. Earlier, Row Wright was also facing several complications due to cancer treatment.

    Ron Wright is the first member of the House of Representatives to lose his life due to COVID-19.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • 85m people come to Masjid al-Haram for Umrah since pandemic outbreak, Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais.

    Zaka Mohsin, Makkah,

    The administration of the affairs of two holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia says that more than eighty-five million people have come to Masjid al-Haram for performing Umrah since COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

    Immam e Kabaa, Chief of Administration of two holy mosques, Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, addressing the participants of the online seminar titled ‘Saudi Arabia’s services in Masjid al-Haram and Masjid al-Nabawi during the Corona pandemic’.

    Dr. Al-Sudais said that, films and news released by the management of holy mosques around the world will be welcomed. Imam of Kaaba has also said that media has become the biggest weapon in modern times. Through media we spread Islamic teachings and culture all over the world. He thanks to the workers for doing so.

    According to Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, since the restoration of Umrah, facility of prayer and Umrah provided to more than 8.5 million people, from October 4, 2020 to February 6, 2021. 2.214 million people performed Umrah and 6.32 million have prayed in Masjid-ul-Haram with SOP’s.

    Through media, we are exposing the whole world to our beliefs, our culture, our methods, our morals, our values, our traditions, our moderation. Saudi leadership are also arrange and provides vast facilities for the pilgrims in the holy cities Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais added.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Thief tame to a female judge, attempt failed.

    Florida,

    During online case hearing on Zoom Link, the accused of the theft praised beauty of female judge and said, “I want to tell you that you are very beautiful”.

    Judge Black Moon smiled and replied to the accused, “Thank you for the compliment, but this compliment will not help you in the case”.

    The female judge added that putting this smile on someone else, it will not work here, imposed a fine of $5,000 on conviction.

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  • Muhammad Ali Sadpara and team missing during K2 summit.

    Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan,

    Muhammad Ali Sadpara and two other mountaineers John Snorri from Iceland and Juan Pablo Mohr from Chile had gone missing on Saturday after which a search operation to retrieve them was launched.

    It had been reported two days ago that Sadpara and his team had successfully summited the 8,611-metre K2, the world’s second-highest mountain, late Friday, a month after their first attempt failed.

    Helicopters flew to a height of 7,000 metres on Saturday afternoon in their attempt to locate the missing mountaineers but were unable to find any clue to their whereabouts.

    Pakistan Army’s continued their search for Pakistani mountaineer Muhammad Ali Sadpara, Iceland’s John Snorri and Chile’s Juan Pablo Mohr for the third day with helicopters hoping to locate the missing men alive.

    Gilgit Baltistan’s Home Secretary Muhammad Ali Randhawa shared pictures taken of the K2 on the Pakistan Army Aviation Helicopters during the search operation.

    Earlier, Randhawa had tweeted that the third-day helicopter search mission by Pakistan Army aviation began at 9:30 am.

    The secretary had shared the update after the helicopters had reached the basecamp.

    On Sunday, Sajid Ali Sadpara, the son of Muhammad Ali Sadpara, who safely climbed down and reached Skardu, had said that the chances of his father being alive “are next to none”.

    In a conversation with reporters in Skardu, where he arrived earlier on Sunday, Sajid said: “Rescue operations now only make sense if they are carried out to bring back his body. Otherwise, the chance for anyone to survive at 8,000 meters after being missing for two to three days are next to none.”

    Sajid said that a team of four mountaineers began their climb at around 11pm-12am on February 5 the night between Thursday and Friday.

    “Unfortunately, I was without oxygen and at a height of about 8,200 meters in the winter. I felt like my health was getting affected as well as my mental well being.”

    “My father was carrying another oxygen tank which he offered me to use. But as I began fitting the oxygen mask regulator, it leaked. So, I had to climb down,” he narrated.

    Sajid said that the last time he saw his father was at the bottleneck at around 8,200-8,300 meters, the most “technical portion” of the climb, at around 11am on Friday.

    “I’m sure he summited the peak and was on his way back after which he encountered an accident which is why he is missing,” he said.

     

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  • India Glacier disaster leads to 18 dead, 200 missing.

    Uttarakhand, India,

    Eighteen people were confirmed dead on Monday and at least 200 others were missing after a devastating flash flood in India thought to have been caused by a chunk of glacier breaking off.

    The resulting wall of water and debris barreled down a tight valley in India’s Himalayan north on Sunday morning, destroying bridges, roads and hitting two hydroelectric power plants. “There was a cloud of dust as the water went by. The ground shook like an earthquake,” local inhabitant Om Agarwal told local Indian TV.

    The Uttarakhand state government said on Monday 18 bodies have been recovered, and chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said at least 200 people were still unaccounted for.

    Most of those missing were working at the two power plants. Some were trapped in two tunnels cut off by the floods and by mud and rocks. “If this incident happened in the evening, after work hours, the situation wouldn’t have been this bad as laborers and workers in and around the work sites would have been at home,” Rawat told reporters.

    Twelve people were rescued from one of the tunnels on Sunday but 25-35 more were still trapped in the second one, state disaster relief official Piyoosh Rautela told news agency. With the main road washed away, paramilitary rescuers had to scale down a hillside on ropes to reach the entrance. Emergency workers were using heavy machinery to remove tonnes of rocks.

    “Approximately 80 metres (260 feet) inside the tunnel is cleared and accessible. It appears that approximately 100 metres of debris inside the tunnel is yet to be cleared,” said Vivek Kumar Pandey, another disaster official.

    Several hundred rescue workers resumed their search operation at first light on Monday including national and state disaster response teams, the army and navy diving teams.

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