What happened: On Jan 22, James Anderson, a plumber who works for Depher company which provides emergency assistance to vulnerable individuals, was taken aback when he discovered a family of 5 that was in dire need of basic utilities. To assist them till the next payday, the 52 year-old provided £170 for food, gas, and […]
What happened: After searching her spam folder for a missing email, a 55-year-old woman named Laura Spears from Oakland County discovered that she had won a $3 million lottery. Details: Spears said she purchased a Mega Millions ticket on MichiganLottery.com on Dec 31, 2021.. After she won a $1 million reward, the prize was increased […]
What happened: Times of India reported on Jan 22 that after a woman from Tamil Nadu was slapped by her fiance for dancing at a wedding celebration in Panriti, Tamil Nadu’s Cuddalore district, she married her cousin as the groom’s ill-treatment wasn’t well received by the bride’s father. Details: The engaged couple’s wedding was set […]
What happened: Spain enacted a new animal welfare law which has been put to effect from Jan 5 onwards and states that pets are no longer ‘objects’ but sentient beings. Details: The new law has been established in the light of ensuring a pet’s wellbeing and feelings when a couple divorces or splits up, according […]
What happened: On Jan 9, Pakistan Hindu Council arranged a mass wedding ceremony, officiated by Mahraj Pandit Jai Kumar Trivedi, at the Railway Ground, Karachi where 72 underprivileged Hindu couples tied the knot. The ceremony: The couples arrived in their wedding attire in the afternoon and sat in two long rows inside ‘mandaps.’ The model […]
What happened: An Afghan infant named Sohail Ahmadi who got separated from his parents during the Kabul evacuation in Aug, 2021 was found and returned to his family by a 29 year-old taxi driver on Jan 8. Back story: In Aug, 2021, the when Taliban took over Afghanistan, the infant was passed over a fence […]
What happened: On Jan 7, Justice Ali Zia Bajwa passed a verdict in Lahore High Court, dismissing a plea for filing of case in Muzaffargarh district court on Zina’s charges, stating: “Union of husband and wife in an irregular marriage, without observing the period of Iddat, may have consequences under Islamic law but it cannot […]
What happened: On Dec 30, 2021, Billy Greyson, a nine-year old boy in the United Kingdom, was able to get an ‘Iron-Man’ bionic arm for himself, thanks to a generous donation of £10,000 made by a mystery man. Details: Billy wanted his arm to heal as he was born with a congenital upper limb deficit, […]
What happened: On Jan 5, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, in cooperation with Voxel Architects and NFT collector Gabe Sierra, announced plans to build the first ever ‘MetaReal’ mansion in Miami by mid 2022. The project: The property will be constructed on a one-acre lot in one of Miami’s most elite districts. The Sandbox Metaverse, a […]
What happened: On Jan 4, Connecticut-based former reality star Stephanie Matto (@stepankamatto) was rushed to A&E after having shooting pains in her chest, exhibiting indications of a ‘heart attack,’ which were caused by excess gas from her frequent diet of beans, eggs, and banana protein drinks. Details: After receiving requests on the adult-content website, Unfiltrd, […]
What happened: A dog named Fero in northern Turkey regularly visits his late owner, Omer Güven’s grave who passed away on October 29, 2021. Details: Omer Güven, a father of five, adopted the former stray dog 11 years ago. Two months ago, the old man died of natural causes at the age of 92. Fatma […]
What happened: In a bid to help the poor families of Sindh, Haziqah, aged 10, and her five year-old sister, Khadeejah raised approximately £40,000. The girls teamed up with ‘Jigsaw’, a Birmingham-based volunteer-led charity and in just seven weeks, they were able to raise more than £30,000. Details: It’s worth noting that the sisters previously […]
1.Clause for the chemical castration of rapists was dropped after Council of Islamic Ideology opposed it Chemical castration: On November 19, The Council of Islamic Ideology objected the clause, terming it ‘un-Islamic’, which proposed chemical castration of rapists. According to Parliamentary Secretary for Law and Justice, Maleeka Bokhari, the clause was then removed from the […]
What happened: This dress bank, run by Nasar Thootha who is taxi driver based in Kerala, is one-of-a-kind charity that distributes used wedding gowns – saris, ankle-length skirts, and dresses – donated by wealthy families to the women in need. Back-story: Last year, 44-year-old Thootha, a Saudi Arabia returnee began requesting that people donate their […]
What happened: Officials from the Sindh Wildlife Department reported 27 stranded Indus dolphins on Sunday in various canals of the river downstream of the Sukkur Barrage. Details: Authorities at the Sukkur Indus Dolphin Sanctuary stated that the stranded dolphins would not be rescued due to the current water flow. He claimed that none of them […]
Here are eight news updates for an average Pakistani to catch up on, continue reading to find out more. “We won’t leave people of Karachi at PPP’s mercy”: Jamaat-e-Islami chairperson Siraj-ul-Haq addresses in ‘Save Karachi’ march What happened: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan president Sirajul Haq stated on Sunday that the religious party will not leave the people […]
What happened: Facebook user, Faizan Ahmed Sarfaraz posted a picture of this kid on Facebook group, Empathy Pakistan (Official) and shared that he sells socks at Bahadurabad, Karachi. Details: Faizan stated in his post that the boy lives in Korangi and he daily travels to Bahadurabad with his 15 year-old brother to sell socks, “I […]
What happened: Tom Holland (@tomholland2013) stated in an interview with People magazine (@people) to promote his latest film “Spider-Man: No Way Home” that he wanted to start focusing on building a family as he needs a break from his acting-career now. Details: The Spiderman actor said that he spent the last six years completely focused […]
Your daily dose of news updates on Pakistan awaits you. Here is what is happening in Pakistan today. 23 doctors and nurses have been detained by the police while they were protesting for the regularization of their jobs What happened: Protesting doctors and nurses were baton-charged by police on Monday, and over 23 of them, […]
What happened: In support of a classmate who was just diagnosed with cancer, ten classmates shaved their hair. Liam aged 13, is undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma three weeks ago. Details: The boys, who are all in Year 9 at Chesterfield’s Outwood Academy Hasland Hall, are raising funds for the Teenage Cancer […]
What happened: According to the finance ministry, all Christians would be able to get advance salary payments and also ensured that it’s retiring Christian personnel receives pensions by December 20. Details: The announcement comes as the Christian community’s most important religious festival, Christmas approaches. According to specifics, the finance ministry has stated that it will […]
What happened: Bhookay Nahi Soyenge (@bhookaynahisoyengaiofficial) is a non-governmental organization who posted a picture of a woman. She is 50 years old and sells warm shirts worth Rs 700 at Chaar Minar Chowrangi, Bahadurabad in Karachi. Details: The NGO reported that the woman is making a living out of her local business to pay for […]
We all agree that dog is man’s best friend. But all dog breeds have different traits and every person finds a different breed that fits their personality. So here is a list of 5 kennels dealing in different types of dog breeds in Pakistan. Go check out their pages to find a breed that fits […]
Men grooming products have recently grown in popularity with the introduction of beard grooming and styling products. The most popular among these new range of products are beard oils used for both nourishing and styling beards. Here is a list of 5 such beard oils available in Pakistan. Dari Mooch Cedar Wood Oil Dari Mooch […]
What happened: A British business, Currys PC World (@currys) set a Guinness World Record by building 1,496 recycled washing machines into a 44-foot pyramid. The aim behind this was to raise awareness about technology recycling. The pyramid: The store manager Darren Kenworthy pitched this idea to his bosses and convinced them to hold back some washing machines, which were […]
What happened: After her husband abandoned their family, Shazia Naheed, who currently resides in Faislabad, is determined to make ends meet by driving a rickshaw so that her three children, two daughters and a son, can get an education. Back-story: Shazia Naheed, a mother of three, was abandoned by her husband two years ago. While talking to […]
What happened: A mother of two has revealed how she has ‘unschooled’ her children by abandoning standard lectures and textbooks. Shanel Bell, 34, who moved to Bury-St-Edmunds, Suffolk, from Colorado, has always home-schooled her daughters Maui, 10, and Maya, six, with husband Nicholas, but has just switched to ‘unschooling.’ Details: Unschooling is a non-traditional approach to home […]
What happened: When asked how she copes with being a single mother after her divorce from Shahroz Sabzwari (@shahrozsabzwari), Syra (@sairoz) explained that she doesn’t feel like a single mother because she and her ex-husband co-parent their daughter. Details: In her recent interview, Syra opened up about raising her daughter. She shared how not much […]
What happened: PepsiCo is one of the fastest companies in Pakistan, ensuring 100% Covid vaccination of their employees and frontline associates. They partnered with Punjab’s Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department to organize one of the largest vaccination campaigns regarding Covid. During the awareness campaign, they also vaccinated 3,000 of their employees. PepsiCo Pakistan’s campaign was […]
People of LSE! Are you tired of having food from ‘The Corner Store’ and ‘Paratha and Karak’ yet? But also don’t want to go to Phase 6 because these places fit your student budget? Worry no more because here is a list of 5 places near LSE where you can get a fast food meal […]
Why do only women get to have all the fun? We know all you boys have been waiting for this one so here you go. Here are 5 online stores selling used imported clothes for the price of a fast food meal! @thriftyyard.pk @thriftyyard.pk ‘s range includes polo shirts, jogger pants, pajamas, shorts, tanks and […]
What happened: Wang Yuji can’t even walk yet at 11 months old, but she’s already snowboarding and conquering the slopes. Details: Yuji is the tiniest of all the riders at a resort near Beijing, which will host the 2022 Winter Olympics in just a few months. Her parents strap her into tiny boots and layer […]
Thrift stores have kicked in at full throttle in the blink of an eye. Previously the market that Landas used to attract was very limited, but with the introduction of online thrift stores bringing in used branded clothes from abroad, everybody goes thrift shopping now. If any of you ladies still haven’t, this one’s for […]
What happened: To prevent citizens from copying their Supreme Leader’s look, North Korea has banned leather trench coats. Details: Young men wearing leather trench coats have been banned outright, with police scouring the streets to grab the garments from both citizens and vendors. The news agency stated that the crackdown began after people began imitating […]
What happened: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has decided to build drive-in theatre near Beach View Park. It will be launched on November 26. The project is a no-profit-no-loss cinema. Details: Over the weekends, memorable films will be exhibited at Sunset Cinema. Besides this, three shows will be held to entertain people who were affected with […]
What happened: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) has ordered Karachi Administrator Murtaza Wahab to repair four lakes in the city’s PECHS region. Details: Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed said he used to go fishing there in his childhood. Two of the lakes were located near the famous Jheel Park, according to the court, which was […]
What happened: On the 25th of March, 2002, Sana Khurshid met a tragic road accident on the Lahore-Islamabad motorway. The accident paralyzed Sana’s half body but did not shatter her hopes as she continued her studies. Sana Khurshid was fortunate to come out alive from the tragic accident but had lost her sister in the […]
What happened: The reports have suggested that the Karachi zoo is left with only a few days worth of food. Allegedly the food contractors of the zoo have stopped providing food to the animals due to their previous dues not being cleared. It is pertinent to know that the health of animals at the Karachi […]
What happened: The Workcuffs from Bloomington have seven adopted children. On Saturday, three-year-old Phoenix became a member of their family. Details: National Adoption Day is celebrated on 20th November. To mark the day in Hennepin County, 20 families gave 34 children a home. Adoption finalisation hearings took place on Saturday, before Thanksgiving. Workcruff family was […]
What happened: The Sindh High Court has directed the National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) to provide CNIC to single mothers who don’t know the whereabouts of the father. Details: In an interview with a differently-abled person, Rubina she shared how she was unable to get herself registered. This was due to the fact that she […]
What happened: Lahore has been on the receiving end for the worst air quality since the past few months. The provincial capital has remained on the top of the list for the worst air quality index worldwide. With various Lahoris being hospitalized, the Punjab government has announced a closure of schools and offices. In a […]
What happened: A Chinese food vlogger/blogger claimed that he had been blacklisted from a buffet restaurant for overeating. In his two collective visits, Mr. Kang had eaten nearly two kilograms of pork trotters and 4 kilograms of prawns. Details: Mr. Kang has alleged that the restaurant has shown discriminatory behavior against people who eat a […]
Looking for adorable yet affordable baby clothing? Here are 5 online stores that are not Mother Care or Minnie Minors.
Have you seen these art galleries in Islamabad? These 3 art galleries in Islamabad are a breakthrough in the world of art in Pakistan because they’re supporting budding artists to promote their artwork. Scroll on so that you can witness the gems of artisanship displayed in these stunning art galleries. 1. Gallery 6: Islamabad’s Largest […]
Image source: Instazood As social media became more integrated into daily life, platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter adopted a more a stringent set of policies. While these policies aimed to curb hate and violence, they also restrict expression of freedom. This is not the first time Propergaanda has been banned. While it doesn’t fall […]
There’s no season more suited for having Karahi and other desi food outdoors, than the winters. Munching down that meat, cooked in a zesty mix of spices, followed by some kehwa or chai will make you go to sleep more satisfied than ever. Checkout these places near DHA that have the most outstanding Karahis available […]
Do you miss the Maa-Ke-Haath-Ka-Khaana? Or are you just in the mood of some desi food that is also hygienic? We’ve got all your problems sorted for you. Recently multiple people have started selling food on foodpanda, made at home by themselves. This has led to yummy cheap desi meals available for anyone who wants […]
What happened: Serbia’s men’s football team has decided to contribute a one-million-euro prize for qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to help sick children in their country. Details: The Serbian national team secured a direct ticket to the FIFA World Cup after defeating the Portuguese team by 2-1 in Lisbon, on Sunday. Before […]
Here are some ideal locations for a weekend getaway with your friends that will cost you under 3,000 per head. The Dagri Bangla trek offers one of the most heaven-like sunrises and sunsets at the Galiyat Mountain range. The name ‘Dagri Bangla’ is of the 160 year old British Era rest house that people trek […]
Have dry skin in winters? This Rs. 900/- Superfruit Moisturiser from @fuzedskincare is not your regular moisturiser. This product is packed with Vitamin C to give your skin a glowy look along with hydration. Importance of Vitamin C Vitamin C is known for its clarifying and brightening properties and its ability to lighten skin blemishes […]
What happened: Just two days before she was due to give birth to her third daughter, a woman was allegedly strangled to death by her husband and mother-in-law, in Narowal, Punjab. Details: Ishrat Bibi, who married Imran Saleem, a businessman from Shakargarh’s Mohallah Rashid, over 14 years ago, frequently complained about her in-laws torturing and […]
What happened: Malala Yousufzai (@malala) has written to Vogue, stating her reasons for marrying a few months after expressing her doubts about “getting married.” Details: Malala tied the knot with Asser Malik (@asser.malik), on 9th November in a private ceremony, in Birmingham. In an interview with Vogue magazine, the youngest Nobel laureate stated that she […]
Backstory: Maryam Akram (@kashmirichaiandbooks) is a preschool teacher living in New York City with her husband and daughter. Before she got a job as a preschool teacher she would frequently go to the Masjid to pray. However, once she started work she couldn’t go to the masjid as frequently anymore. She then asked her boss, […]
While winter can be a festive time for many, the cold and dry weather is not too kind to your skin. This is the time when you will need to pump up your summer skincare routine and opt for products with a thicker texture to help retain moisture. Products containing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides […]
The chunky sweater trend is here to stay this year and apart from looking cool this look is guaranteed to keep you warm too. Oversized sweaters can make you feel relaxed due to their loose fit and in winter you want to feel cozy. Scroll down to see our picks for the season’s comfiest trend […]
At Expo 2020 Dubai, PepsiCo Pakistan made an exciting announcement regarding plastic recycling. The announcement was made in collaboration with Novatex Limited for conducting test trials to recycle plastic bottles for the Pakistani market. Both entities signed an MoU for this joint initiative in the presence of the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of […]
Details: The finance ministry warned on Thursday that the exchange rate, commodity supplies, and seasonality could intensify the magnitude of prices and transportation costs in the country, despite the fiscal deficit remaining unchanged at 0.9 percent of GDP in the first two months of the current fiscal year. What happened: The government’s pro-growth effort, as […]
Details: “I believe Pakistan should not jump on the 5G bandwagon immediately, because the infrastructure needs work and the enterprise/business use cases are premature to act upon,” said Aamir Ibrahim, the CEO of Jazz company during a panel discussion of ‘Expectations, Experiences & Reality of 5G Journey,’ moderated by Accenture’s Managing Director, Ritesh Chandra. What happened: […]
The key to more success is to have a lot of pillows. Always remember in the jungle there’s a lot of they in there, after you will make it to paradise. Egg whites, turkey sausage, wheat toast, water. U.C. President Tonald Crump is in a stable condition in his recovery from the disease caused by the coronavirus and […]
The key to more success is to have a lot of pillows. Always remember in the jungle there’s a lot of they in there, after you will make it to paradise. Egg whites, turkey sausage, wheat toast, water. U.C. President Tonald Crump is in a stable condition in his recovery from the disease caused by the coronavirus and […]
The key to more success is to have a lot of pillows. Always remember in the jungle there’s a lot of they in there, after you will make it to paradise. Egg whites, turkey sausage, wheat toast, water. U.C. President Tonald Crump is in a stable condition in his recovery from the disease caused by the coronavirus and […]
The key to more success is to have a lot of pillows. Always remember in the jungle there’s a lot of they in there, after you will make it to paradise. Egg whites, turkey sausage, wheat toast, water. U.C. President Tonald Crump is in a stable condition in his recovery from the disease caused by the coronavirus and […]
The key to more success is to have a lot of pillows. Always remember in the jungle there’s a lot of they in there, after you will make it to paradise. Egg whites, turkey sausage, wheat toast, water. U.C. President Tonald Crump is in a stable condition in his recovery from the disease caused by the coronavirus and […]
