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  • Video of Man riding with goat on motorbike gone viral.

    Karachi, Pakistan,

    A bizarre video viral on social media in which a man could be seen riding a motorbike with a goat sitting on the vehicle’s fuel tank. It looks like the goat was purchased for Eid-ul-Adha.

    In the video, which was uploaded to Facebook user, a man wearing a peach-colored shalwar kameez could be seen riding a bike on a rather busy road. A white goat could be seen sitting with him on the fuel tank of the bike, leaning against the rider.

     

    Although it’s not clear in which city the video has been shot, the uploader captioned it with words like “only in Pakistan” and “tabdeeli.”

    Social media users showed mixed reactions when they saw the video. While most found it funny and amusing, others said that it was “dangerous” for the animal.

    “Because of people like these, pillion riding gets banned in Pakistan,” one user jokingly wrote.

    “The goat seems to be enjoying the ride,” chimed in another user.

    One user also wrote the ride could be potentially dangerous for the animal as it could fall off the motorbike.

    “Omg, it can hurt the poor animal if it falls off! Very dangerous.”

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • 3 Pakistanis, 9 Chinese workers died as bus plunges into ravine in Upper Kohistan.

    Kohistan, Pakistan,

    Three Pakistanis and nine Chinese nationals were killed on Wednesday in Upper Kohistan when the passenger bus got an unfortunate accident, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).

    The bus plunged into a ravine “after a mechanical failure, resulting in leakage of gas that caused a blast”. “Further investigations are underway,” foreign affairs ministry’s said in a statement.

    The ministry disclosed that Chinese workers and accompanying Pakistani staff were proceeding to their work place for an ongoing project. Local authorities are providing all the support to the injured.

    “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in contact with Chinese Embassy for coordination and facilitation,” said MoFA.

    The foreign office aslo said Pakistan have great importance to the safety and security of “Chinese nationals, projects and institutions in Pakistan”.

    The bodies and injured have been shifted to the Rural Health Centre Dasu. Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Arif had also said that an investigation is being conducted into the incident.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Former Olympian Naveed Alam passes away

    Web Desk:

    Renowned Olympian and a member of Pakistan’s winning team in the 1994 Hockey World Cup, Naveed Alam, passed away at the age of 47, after a battle with cancer on Monday, his family said.

    Alam, who was recently diagnosed with blood cancer, underwent chemotherapy in Lahore, after which his condition deteriorated. He was immediately moved to a hospital where he passed away.

    Alam had also served as Pakistan’s hockey team manager at the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008. Former player served as the head coach of Bangladesh national team and also worked as Director Domestic of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF).

    PHF president Brigadier (Retd) Khalid Sajjad Khokhar, Secretary Olympian Asif Bajwa, and other former players expressed grief over the demise of Naveed Alam.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Silent Sentinel provides Jaegar 225 Thermal Cameras to detect threats along Central Asian border

    British threat detection specialist Silent Sentinel (www.silentsentinel.com) has signed a contract with a South Asian customer to provide their Jaegar Ranger 225 Long-Range Uncooled (LWIR) thermal cameras for security along a mountainous border.  Silent Sentinel will provide 50 Jaegar Ranger 225 LWIR thermal cameras, which will be deployed along a Central Asian border spanning several […]

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  • A Unique bull with “six legs” in Karachi.

    Karachi, Pakistan,

    A Unique and exceptional bull with “six legs” has become the center of attraction at Karachi’s FC Area.

    Weighing about 16 mounds’, the bull is unique because he has six legs and an extra tail, Bulls owner Javed said while talking to VOSA Tv that people have been offering Rs750, 000 for this sacrificial animal but he wants to sell it for Rs 1 million.

    We love him a lot because he’s unique. Two and half years ago we buy this unique calf from Bhawalpur, at first we were confused but timely we like him. His nutrition is very special he drinks milk twice a day, once in the morning and 2nd in evening. Besides this he loves to eat sweets and desi ghee, Javed added.

    Javed also said that money earned from this unique bull will be use for charity purpose. We usually sell 3 thousand to four thousand sacrificial animal every year. This 6 leg bull is one of its kind and the best among all.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Pakistan’s exports to UK and remittances from UK record highest so far, High Commissioner.

    Muqeem Ahmed, UK,

    Pakistan High Commission in London hosts a virtual open forum on trade and investment opportunities between Pakistan and the UK. The open forum was attended by a large number of officials from British and Pakistani chambers of commerce and businessmen’s. On this occasion, the participants expressed keen interest in investing in Pakistan

    Pakistan’s High Commissioner to the UK Moazzam Ahmad Khan said that the UK is Pakistan’s largest trading and investment partner and despite Covid 19 and nationwide lockdowns, Pakistan’s exports to the UK and remittances from UK have recorded the highest growth so far.

    The High Commissioner requested Pakistanis residing in the UK to open Roshan Digital Account to send remittances to Pakistan and avail the facilities of investing in New Pakistan Certificate under RDA.

    British Pakistani and foreign investors that the Pakistani government’s one-window policy for business and investment has been very successful and you can take advantage of it High Commissioner added.

    The open forum participants stressed the need for institutional reforms while addressing trade dispute resolution mechanisms, land prices in special economic zones and other issues related to investment. Responding to questions from the participants, High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan said that he would take up the matter with the concerned authorities of Pakistan and hoped that the concerns would be relieved.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Pakistan Embassy organizes virtual open forum in London.

    Muqeem Ahmed, London,

    Pakistani embassy in London hosts a virtual open forum to address and resolve community issues. Members of the community from different schools of thought discussed the difficulties they face in obtaining visas, NICOP and passports. Many members called for easy access to justice for overseas Pakistanis’ against property grabbing.

    Pakistan’s High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan addressed several petitions by issuing immediate orders. He also expressed his determination to raise issues related to other departments, ministries and with the concerned authorities.

    The participants of open forum expressed their annoying over inclusion of Pakistan in the red list and said that not only they face travel difficulties but also face difficulties in communication with their relatives living in homeland.

    The Pakistani High Commissioner said that he would put up these issues with the British government and a positive solution would be found soon.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • The Pakistani embassy in Kabul arranges safe return of citizens.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    The Pakistani embassy in Kabul is taking measures for safe return of Pakistanis to Saudi Arabia via Afghanistan after Kingdom suspend flights operations to Afghanistan on July 4.

    According to the Pakistani ambassador in the Afghan capital Kabul, Pakistani workers were leaving for Saudi Arabia after completion of 14-day quarantine in Afghanistan but on July 4, after the flight operation was suspended, about 4,000 Pakistanis were stranded in Kabul.

    For their return, the Pakistani embassy in Kabul is taking credible measures to provide them accommodation and food, as well as transportation to Torkham border. Pakistani consulate also provides aid to reach their areas in Pakistan. So far, about 1,500 Pakistanis have been returned.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

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

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

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

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

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

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Foreign airlines are responsible for over booking cancellations, CAA

    Dallas, Texas,

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

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

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

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

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

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

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

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

    Peshawar, KPK,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Salgirah Mubarak!.”

     

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    Mega surge in Peshawari girl, Dananeer Mobeen fan base.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Hareem Shah’s marriage discussed in Provincial Assembly.

    Karachi,

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

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

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

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

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

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

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

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

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

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

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

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

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

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

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

     

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • First woman Prime Minister of Muslim world, BB’s 68th birthday celebrated today.

    Karachi,

    The 68th birthday of the first woman Prime Minister of the Muslim world, Benazir Bhutto, is being celebrated today (Monday).

    Several events will be held for the the celebration in different cities, including Karachi.

    PPP Chairperson and the former PM’s son Bilawal Bhutto will cut a birthday cake for Benazir in the Sindh Assembly today.

    Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, said in a video message on Benazir Bhutto’s birthday on Twitter, that she restored democracy in the country by sacrificing her life.

    The Sindh CM said that Benazir had started vaccinating children in Pakistan’s campaign against polio herself, urging people to get vaccinated against coronavirus to pay homage to the former PM.

    Poets from Pakistan, India, Europe, USA, Canada, Middle East and other countries paid homage to Benazir at an event titled ‘Dukhtar-e-Mashriq Ka Jashn-e-Benazir (Celebration of the Daughter of the East Benazir)’ in Brussels.

    It was hosted by the PPP-International Conferences and Seminars Forum, PPP Gulf Middle East and Bazm-e-Naz International.

    The mushaira was presided over by renowned poet and playwright Tanveer Anjum. The chief guest was human rights scholar Anis Haroon and it was moderated by Dubai-based poet and host Ayesha Sheikh Aashi.

    Other prominent poets who participated included human rights activist Attiya Daud, Tasneem Abidi from Houston, USA, Dr Sarwat Zahra from Dubai, Tasneem Jowhar from Hyderabad Deccan, India, Dr Ishrat Mooin Seema from Berlin, Germany, Dr Hina Ambereen Tariq from Canada, Hina Abbas from Aligarh, India, Kulsoom Zaib and Ashbar Jadoon from Peshawar, Samia Naz Malik from Faisalabad and others.

    This was reportedly the first all-women global online mushaira. The poets said Benazir was a role model for women. She is a martyr and will remain in our hearts forever, they added.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • TikToker’s bail plea rejected by Court in Ertuğrul Gazi’s hero case.

    Lahore,

    Kashif Hussain, a Tik Toker, who had invited Turkish drama Ertuğrul Gazi’s hero to Pakistan, a court in Lahore asked the applicant on Monday to approach the concerned forum in order to secure his release, reported local news Tv channel.

    Chaudhry Muhammad Qasim Arain Advocate represented the TikToker in his bail case.

    According to a report, prepared and submitted by DSP Organized Crime Ichhra Circle, to a law officer of the court, Kashif Hussain s/o Zameer Hussain, a resident of 217 E Block, State Life Housing Society, Nishtar Colony had earlier been arrested for driving a vehicle bearing a fake number plate, installing police emergency revolving lights on the roof of his car and posing himself as a government servant.

    A few days ago, Ertuğrul Gazi’s hero, Engin Altan Düzyatan, had approached the Race Course police station, Lahore for the registration of a case of ‘fraud’ against Hussain. “Cases and FIRs are registered against the suspect at police stations in several districts across Punjab,” according to the law officer told the court.

    The lawyer of the TikToker argued since there was no substance in the application filed in the LHC for the suspect’s release, therefore, it be rejected.

    The bail application, in which Punjab IGP, CCPO, SP CIA and DSP CIA had been made the respondents, stated that Kashif Hussain had entered into an agreement with Turkish drama’s hero to hold different shows. “However, the deal struck could not be implemented following which police started harassing the Tik Toker,” the petition says, and adds that CIA Ichhra police stormed into his home on June 12, 2021 and took him away.

    Furthermore, the petition reads that since the Tik Toker is being detained without registration of any case, therefore, the police be ordered to release him and produce him in court.

     

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    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • TikToker Kashif Zameer arrested, Police

    Lahore, Pakistan,

    A local TikToker Kashif Zameer arrested on fraud charges after Turkish actor Engin Altan (Ertugul) emailed a complaint to the inspector general of police, Police claimed.

    DSP CIA Mian Shafqat said a case has been registered against the Tiktoker as Engin Altan, known for a lead role in popular serial Diriliş: Ertuğrul, complained to the police chief in the email that the arrested sent bogus draft cheque to the actor. The officer said the raiding team also recovered a huge quantity of fake gold from the accused.

    Earlier reports cited the Turkish actor’s announcement of the cancellation of a deal with the arrested TikToker for what the foreign actor claimed Kashif did not abide by. In a statement, the Ertugrul star claimed that Kashif defied the deal conditions and the latter even failed to pay even half of the amount agreed in writing.

    According to  Altan, he had not any association with the Sialkot-based businessman, Kashif Zameer, anymore. Kashif Zameer is stated to be the managing director of the Chaudhry Group of Companies. He claims his father was a session judge. However, after the death of his father, he runs the business himself.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • New era of relations with GCC, has begun says Moulana Tahir Ashrafi.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh

    The Prime Minister’s Imran Khan Special Envoy for the Middle East is on the official visit of Saudi Arabia, while addressing a gathering of Majlis-e-Pakistan in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tahir Ashrafi said that a new era of relations with Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, has begun.

    Issues of Pakistani community and workers have started to be solved in Saudi Arabia. Visas are being issued for Pakistani workers from all the Gulf States and this is providing employment opportunities to a large number of Pakistanis, P.M. special envoy added.

    According to Ashrafi the Pak-Saudi policy on the issue of Palestine is moving forward uniformly and will continue till the liberation of the Palestinians. The Saudi leadership supports Pakistan’s position on the Kashmir issue and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation is the representative body of Muslim countries. The same organization ensures the unity of the Muslim Ummah and helps in resolving issues.

    Majlis-e-Pakistan President Rana Abdul Rauf and General Secretary Hafiz Abdul Waheed also spoke on Pak-Saudi relations.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Pakistani born Lina Khan to chair Federal Trade Commission.

    Washington, DC,

    Lina Khan picked by US President Joe Biden to chair the Federal Trade Commission. Khan took oath on June 15 as the FTC chair for a term that expires September 25, 2024,

    The antitrust researcher is known for her criticism of Big Tech’s immense market power. The Senate confirmed her nomination with a vote of 69 to 28 on Tuesday. Khan, who was nominated by President Biden in March, got elevated to the post the same day.

    “It is a tremendous honor to have been selected by President Biden to lead the Federal Trade Commission,” Khan said in a statement. “I look forward to working with my colleagues to protect the public from corporate abuse.”

    “Prior to becoming Chair of the FTC, Lina was an Associate Professor of Law at Columbia Law School,” FTC website said. “She also previously served as counsel to the U.S. House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law, legal adviser to FTC Commissioner Rohit Chopra, and legal director at the Open Markets Institute.”

    Khan’s scholarship on antitrust and competition policy has been published in the Columbia Law Review, Harvard Law Review, University of Chicago Law Review, and Yale Law Journal. She is a graduate of Williams College and Yale Law School.

    “The Biden administration’s designation of Lina Khan as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission is tremendous news,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who championed breaking up Big Tech in her 2020 presidential campaign, said in a statement Tuesday. “Lina brings deep knowledge and expertise to this role and will be a fearless champion for consumers.”

    According to FTC website “The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition, and protect and educate consumers. You can learn more about consumer topics and report scams, fraud, and bad business practices online at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Like the FTC on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, read our blogs and subscribe to press releases for the latest FTC news and resources.”

    Khan was born to Pakistani parents on March 3, 1989, in London. At 11, she, moved to the US along with her family.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Pakistan: Press freedom organizations demand re-investigation of the murder of journalist Zubair Mujahid

    Amsterdam, 16 June 2021 – A new report on the murder of Pakistani journalist Zubair Mujahid finds significant errors in the official police investigation. Leading press freedom organizations now call for an independent re-investigation of the case to bring the killers to justice.

    The report “Breaking the Silence: An Investigation into the Murder of Zubair Mujahid” was published as part of A Safer World For The Truth, an initiative by Free Press Unlimited (FPU), Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).

    Working as a correspondent for the Daily Jang – Pakistan’s largest Urdu language newspaper – in the southern city of Mirpurkhas, Mujahid’s reporting exposed local corruption and human rights abuses. Zubair Mujahid was murdered in November 2007 during the turbulent downfall of the regime of Pervez Musharraf.

    Strikingly, some of his most impactful stories exposed wrongdoings by the local police in Mirpurkhas, which led to the dismissal of various police officers. As a consequence, Zubair Mujahid received threats from individuals within the police department. This very same department was tasked with investigating the murder.

    The report reveals serious errors in the official police investigation. Specifically, it finds that police investigators did not analyze the bullet with which Zubair was shot and did not search for eyewitnesses around the crime scene. The Mirpurkhas police did not respond to requests for comments.

    The report calls for an effective and impartial investigation team to re-investigate the murder. This must be done under the auspices of the High Court of Sindh.

    Leon Willems, Director at FPU, states:

    “Killing a journalist is the world’s safest crime: in nine out of ten cases the killer goes free. To break the cycle of impunity, Pakistan’s authorities must step up their efforts to ensure justice for Zubair Mujahid.”

    Joel Simon, Executive Director of CPJ, states:

    “Pakistan has seen almost total impunity for the murder of journalists over the past decade. Re-investigating the case of Zubair Mujahid is an important step towards breaking the cycle of impunity.”

    Christophe Deloire, Secretary General of RSF, states:

    “Zubair Mujahid was murdered for exposing the truth. The murder must now be adequately investigated, and justice must be achieved.”

    Pakistan is one of the most dangerous countries for journalists. According to research by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) at least 61 journalists have been killed since 1992. On the most recent World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), the country ranks 145 out of 180.

    The report “Breaking the Silence: An Investigation into the Murder of Zubair Mujahid” was published as part of A Safer World For The Truth, an initiative by FPU, RSF and CPJ), to pursue justice for murdered journalists worldwide. The report is the second in a series of investigations into unsolved murders of journalists worldwide.

    The full investigation and its recommendations can be found at https://www.saferworldforthetruth.com/investigations/zubair-mujahid


    This content originally appeared on Committee to Protect Journalists and was authored by Committee to Protect Journalists.

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

    London, Ontario, Canada,

    Funeral services of massacred Canadian Pakistani held in London, Ontario, Canada. Thousands of community members, Canadian Government officials and peoples of different race and color join the funeral services.

    Lahore based family crushed by a terrorist truck driver in London, Ontario, Canada. Deceased Salman physiotherapist, his mother, wife and daughter martyred in the crash. Deceased Salman son was also severely injured in accident and under treatment in the hospital.

    According to Canadian local media, truck driver influenced by religious hatred and under police custody.

     

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    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • US officials visit Pakistan to boost US Pak relations

    Times square, NYC,

    A Congress man, Jim Bank met important Pakistani Community members on breakfast at local hotel located near Times Square, New York city. In this meeting ICNA relief Mawiz Siddiqui, Business man Aijaz Shahid, chairman overseas global foundation,  Zaheer Mehar and secretary Jim Bank David Keller  attended.

    Participant discusses in detail, US-Pak relations, International Politics, changes in the politics. While talking with VOSA on a question related to US Pak Relations, Jim Bank said that Donald Trump Ex US President improves the relations with Pakistan, and we hope that new elected government improve this relation

    New US president Joe Biden announces the September 11 for the US forces withdrawal from Afghanistan. On a question about US forces withdrawal from Jim Bank, he said that safe withdrawal is more important and peace and stability must be continued in the region after the withdrawal.

    On the occasion Jim Bank also talk about his near future visit to Pakistan along with Caucus members and possibly democrats accompanied him during Pakistan visit.

    Later, ICNA spokespersons Mawiz Asad Siddiqui and Shabbir Gul presented souvenirs to Congressman Jim Bank.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Pakistan International School strives for expatriates children’s bright future.

    Zaka Mohsin, Riyadh,

    Pakistan International School educates children for more than five decades in collaboration of Pakistan Embassy, Saudi Arabia and strives for their bright future

    There are ten Pakistani community schools across Saudi Arabia, educating thousands of Pakistani students.

    These community schools founded in 1968 in the capital Riyadh, Pakistan International School Nasiriyah has also been providing education to thousands of Pakistani students.

    After the new tax imposed by Saudi authorities namely family tax, the number of students has decreased from ten thousand to three thousand, while the number of students has also decreased due to Covid 19.

    Naeem Akhtar, Retired Air Commodore and Principal of Pakistan International School Nasiriyah, said that we have always strived to provide better educational environment to the children so that the future of Pakistani children studying abroad can be made brighter.

    According to school principal, we hope the schools will reopen in September, as announced by the Saudi government, but school will continue to teach children online until then.

    Pakistan International School has also made arrangements to teach online to Pakistani students living in remote areas away from the capital Riyadh so that their educational activities can be continued especially in those areas where no Pakistani community schools.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Extremist truck driver rammed truck on Muslim family in Ontario.

    Ontario , Canada,

    A 20 year old Nathaniel Veltman, religious radicalized truck driver rammed truck on a Pakistani-Canadian Muslim Family, consequential four family members succumbed to death on the spot while 9 year old child was severely injured.

    According to Canadian police Nathaniel Veltman was later arrested, he intentionally target the family standing and waiting on foot path while this committed  act was due to religious hatred.

    Among the dead were, old age mother, Physiotherapist Son and his wife and under age granddaughter while 9 year old grandson was severely injured in the incident.

    According to Justin Trudeau twitter, Canadian Prime Minister condemns the incident and tweet that we stand with the Muslim community across Canada including London.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Spat at, abused, attacked: healthcare staff face rising violence during Covid

    Data shows increased danger for those on the frontline in the pandemic, with misinformation, scarce vaccines and fragile health systems blamed

    Hundreds of healthcare workers treating Covid patients around the world have experienced verbal, physical, and sometimes life-threatening attacks during the pandemic, prompting calls for immediate action from human rights campaigners.

    Covid-related attacks on healthcare workers are expected to rise as new variants cause havoc in countries such as India and rollouts of vaccination programmes belatedly get under way in some countries, according to the UN special rapporteur on the right to health.

    Related: ‘They stormed the ICU and beat the doctor’: health workers under attack

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    This post was originally published on Human rights | The Guardian.

  • Myanmar school strikes and a plane diverted to Minsk: human rights this fortnight – in pictures

    A roundup of the coverage on struggles for human rights and freedoms, from Colombia to China

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    This post was originally published on Human rights | The Guardian.

  • The ‘King Of Swings,’ Wasim Akram, 55th Birthday, Twitter Wishes.

    Web Desk,

    Wasim Akram, former Pakistan fast bowler celebrated his 55th birthday on Wednesday along with his former colleagues, fans, and cricket enthusiasts around the world wishing the former pacer many more happy years.

    Akram is mostly known for his deadly Yorkers, unplayable reverse swing deliveries, all along with perfection and accuracy. He used to terrorize batsmen around the globe.

    He served as a pillar in the 1992 world cup winning team and led Pakistan to their 1999 World Cup final as well.

    His beloved wife Shaniera wished him on Twitter as well with a lovely post

    ICC congratulates the Former Pakistan skipper by sharing his tremendous performance from the 1992 world cup.

    Wasim Akram’s performance all over his career is the best example for the newcomers and debuted players. He took 916 international wickets and scored 6,615 runs. The only Pakistani bowler to take four hat-tricks in international cricket. His biggest achievement was being a member of a 1992 World Cup Winning squad.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Indian corona variant arrives in Karachi, 48 positive cases reported.

    Karachi, Pakistan,

    A single flight from a gulf country has brought 48 passengers, who have tested positive for Covid-19 upon their arrival in Karachi. The health authorities fear they might carry the Indian variant, reported news Tv channel on Friday.

    According to sources, 48 passengers who boarded a flight to Karachi from Oman were reported positive when  their rapid corona tests were conducted at the airport. The health authorities suspect the positive passengers might be carrying the most deadly Indian variant as they were coming from a Gulf country where a large number of the Indian were living.

    The health authorities have sent their samples of corona tests to the laboratory for examining in details. However, most of the positive passengers from the district south and east of Karachi. Some positive cases belong to Larkana and Hyderabad. While the rest from other parts of the country.

    Earlier, the proteins sequencing was done on the returnees of Iraq and Oman who were positive and it was found that they were carrying the Indian variant.

    The authorities stressed to keep a vigilant eye on people who are coming down here from abroad. The authorities have restricted these travelers at their homes so that they would not spread the virus in the community.

    The India variant is the fastest spreading and most aggressive kind of coronavirus as its transfer rate is extremely high.

    The Ministry of National Health Services has asked the airlines to strictly implement SOPs for inbound travelers, including presenting a mandatory test report from an authentic lab in the country of origin. The government has also conducting the rapid testing’s of international travelers to curb the spread of the virus.

    The ministry has further urged the general public to strictly observe advised precautionary measures to protect themselves. The government is also gear up its vaccination campaign to control this pandemic.

    On Tuesday, Sindh Health Secretary Kazim Jatoi confirmed the existence of five cases in the province infected by the Indian variant.

    Four cases belonged to Karachi and one belonged to Ghotki. Three Iraq returnees and one Muscat returnee had brought the Indian variant in Sindh, health secretary added.

    The provincial government was following the trace and track policy to rapid curb the spread.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Badminton champ Mahoor Shahzad represents green crescent flag in Tokyo Olympics.

    Karachi, Pakistan

    Pakistan’s number one badminton player Mahoor Shahzad will be representing Pakistan in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. The Pakistan Olympic Association and Pakistan Badminton Federation wished her luck for the international sporting event.

    POA President Syed Arif Hassan congratulated Shahzad on making it to the Olympics and said that she is Pakistan’s number one badminton player and is rapidly improving her world rankings.

    “She deserves to participate in the Olympics,” he said.

    Shahzad is ranked amongst the top 133 women players in the world.

    This is the first time a Pakistani woman has been given an invitational place on the Olympics considering her international status and ranking.

    “My dream has come true. I can’t believe I will represent Pakistan in the Olympics. I will live up to expectations and raise the green crescent flag,” Shahzad said.

    She said that had she had the opportunity to participate in international events during the last one year, she would have been on the list of the world’s top 100 badminton players. She was not able to do this, however, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.

  • Pakistan KPK first cryptocurrency Advisory Committee Dissolves

    Peshawar, Pakistan,

    The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Government Has Dissolved The Advisory Committee On Digital Assets As The Decision On Digital Currency Can Only Be Taken By The Federal Government. The KP government launched Pakistan’s first advisory committee for cryptocurrency and crypto mining, marking a major step for the province’s plans on formulating a set of laws to regulate the use of cryptocurrency and crypto mining. An inaugural meeting of the committee was also held.

    However, as per the provincial Science and Technology Department, the federal government has the prerogative over digital currency and therefore, the decision on digital currency and cryptocurrency will be taken by the center.

    “As per provisions of the Fourth Schedule, Article 70 (4) clause (8) currency, coinage and legal tender on the Federal Legislative List Part 1 of the Constitution of Pakistan is the sole prerogative of the Federal government. The currency includes metal, paper, plastic, digital etc. Whereas, the Digitization including Information Technology is the mandate of the IT board is being carried out by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IT Board,” read the notification.

    Therefore, the Advisory Committee formed on 9th February, 2021 is withdrawn and the sub committees formed as a consequence stand dissolved. It added that the matter of Digital Assets at allied matters will be submitted for consideration of the Provincial Cabinet as per the rules of business of the provincial government. The statement said that Science and Technology Advisor Ziaullah Bangash has also resigned. It should be noted that media personality Waqar Zaka and other provincial members were among the members of the Advisory Committee.

     

     

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  • Single dose covid-19, Pakistan made vaccine “PAK-VAC” launch.

    Islamabad, Pakistan,

    Pakistan on Tuesday launched the coronavirus vaccine developed in the country with Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan, saying the country will soon be able to start the production of the important drug.

    Speaking at the launch ceremony, Dr Faisal Sultan said that there is an opportunity in every difficulty. He also added that during the pandemic, China stood out as a friend of Pakistan.

    “China was already a friend and came forward when covid-19 hit Pakistan,” said Dr Sultan.

    He also appreciated the National Institute of Health (NIH) for developing the vaccine.

    Developing the vaccine from raw materials is not an easy task. We are proud of the people that developed the vaccine at the NIH,” said Dr Sultan.

    Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong, in his address, said that the vaccine’s production is an example of the friendship between the two countries.

    Meanwhile, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) chief Asad Umar remarked that today was an “important day.”

    Umar also spoke about the coronavirus situation of the country and said that the number of patients in hospitals was higher in the third wave compared to the first wave. He added that the number of patients on oxygen support was 60% more than it was during the first wave.

    This post was originally published on VOSA.