Pakistani young Stunners to perform at Wireless Music festival in Abu Dhabi for the first time
New Years adds new events to our calendar and upcoming events have certainly caught our attention. “Wireless” is considered Europe’s biggest celebration of pop culture and is coming to the Middle East for the first time in March. Young Stunners will perform with Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert and Ali Gatie at Abu Dhabi’s “Wireless Music Festival”. The event, announced through “Ticketmaster” on Monday and it will take place on March 11 2023 at ‘Etihad Park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi’ . Indian rappers “Divine and King” are also performing. Other artists are yet to be announced. From Pakistan the Young Stunners” Tarha Yunus and Tarha Anjum” will participate.It is a famous music festival because it has hosted by great Artist such as “Jay-Z”, “Kanye West”, “Rihanna”, “Justin Timberlake” and “Stormzy”. Anyone who wanna enjoy live music can buy Tickets online from Friday 13 January to onwards with General Admission starting at AED295 (PKR 18,245) and Golden Circle starting at AED795 (PKR 49,170).
Mickey Arthur’s return have proven ‘difficult’, according to PCB, and the search for a new head coach is set to continue.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that it had held talks to appoint South Africa’s “Mickey Arthur” as the men’s team head coach, but added that the search would continue for the time being.Arthur is currently an English cricket coach in Derbyshire. He was previously the greenshirt coach from 2016 to 2019.PCB states “Unfortunately, this option has proven difficult for both parties for a variety of reasons.Under these circumstances they will continue to search for the right person for the post of head coach of the national team.Several top names are already under consideration,” the statement said. The current head of the men’s cricket team and coach is “Saqlain Mushtaq”.He also appears to be headed for an exit. Former PCB chairman Najam Sethi believed “foreign coaches are better suited for the national team than local coaches. They are Skilled and not tied to any particular player. In our culture, our coaches have soft hearts for a selective players,” Sethi said.“It does not mean that the services of the star cricketers will not be recruited, we will utilize their expertise in other ways,” Sethi added.During his previous tenure, he hired ‘Arthur’ as head coach, Team was on number one in Tests and one-day cricket, and won the Champions Trophy [in 2017].”
Cocomelon addiction and it’s negative effects on children’s minds
Why Cocomelon is not as good as you thinkkiddls now a days have easy access to Cocomelon. It’s exorbitantly stimulating, has variety of characters, melodious rhymes that attracts the eye and ear.It also has colourful scenes that change fleetly. According to Nielsen,the numbers of released poems, Cocomelon is getting an extraordinary streaming success and outgunned the places in Hispanic, Asian and Black homes. It reflects its universal appeal and influence.There’s constant reiteration of rhymes and it offers a complete sensitive load. The kind that gets kiddies addicted, causes a pullout and leaves them dysregulated, just like after consuming fast food and sugar. Overstimulation is overwhelming. Eyes are exposed to bright, fluorescent images and cognizance to blaring sounds. Children’s minds are still conforming and learning to sort through a motley of clutter and stimulation.Television content similar as “Cocomelon” frequently makes for hyperactivekids. Moreover,we tend to forget about setting time limits as it’s tempting to use defenses to calm babies. Screen time is big as kids do not wanna stop watching. So if you can minimize screen time,it’s good but do not suppose that it can be used as literacy tools. They pacify the child, and we can hope they learn a thing or two while they are on it but literacy should come from experience at this stage. ”Educational children’s content must include in kid’s free time.Choosing quality over volume is necessary.We must search out series or cartoons that are made on educational purpose such like Michelle Obama’s product “Hotcakes and Mochi”. It’s a children’s cuisine series with globetrotting adventures, humour and fashions through which children learn about different countries and their food. It’s delightful, engaging and educational.But while numerous foreign shows that have comfortable spots in our homes, Pakistan is far behind in original and instructional content for children. Formerly decades behind the world with a original interpretation of “Sesame Street” as it was picked up by several countries, it came to Pakistan in 2011 but the United States cancelled backing for Pakistan’s interpretation of the children’s show, after few months because the allegations of fraud and corruption by the muppet theatre company producing it.In 2013, the multi-award winning TV series made in Pakistan “Burka Avenger” took the region by storm with over 200 million views on YouTube. Its burqa wearing womanish part model for children also has its own wares, children’s literacy companion and a ridiculous book series. Art digital channel took the initiative in this regard and launched “Donkey Raja” comic cartoon movie.A lot of parents noticed that their children complain about feeling bored within few minutes of free time. Let them engage in something they could enjoy and learn from simaltaneously.You must not leave children unattended with your mobile phones. Observe your own child and see how they reply to what they see.Kids get a lot of pleasure by watching and mimicking ‘ Wheels on the Bus ’, and picked up conduct and sounds like vroom vroom and “ the wipers go swish swish ” and it’s ok to let him/her have his many twinkles of stimulation. But when the same kid demonstrates unrespectful act by watching shows like the “kiddies Diana Show” and shows like this but it’s easy to remove it from an ‘ allowed ’ list so they do not mimic dialogues. Previously Pakistani actor “Hira Tareen” prompted parents to cover the content their kiddies watch. She candidly indulged in online content for children and made an important point that although numerous shows may not be produced with an ill intent, a lot of them aren’t regulated and therefore must watched under a parent’s supervision.
Kerala’s Controversial Tribute: Paying Homage to Benazir Bhutto Sparks BJP Outrage
The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA), the women’s wing of the Communist Party of India, stirred controversy in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala’s capital city, by placing posters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in preparation for the AIDWA’s 13th National Conference from Jan. 6 to 9. The posters highlighted Ms. Bhutto’s accomplishments and educational history. Sandeep Washpati, a BJP leader, was quick to criticize the move, claiming Ms. Bhutto was an enemy of India who had repeatedly disrespected it, and that those who honor India’s foes are enemies of India as well.
Pakistan Received 60 Million Dollar Support for Afghan Refugees from US in 2022
Donald Blome, US Ambassador to Islamabad, revealed on Thursday that the US has given $273 million in aid for Afghan refugees and the communities that host them in Pakistan. The fiscal year 2022 saw an additional $60 million added to this figure. The Ambassador expressed his gratitude to Pakistan for its hospitality towards the refugees throughout the last four decades, and said that the US is proud to continue its support. This assistance has gone towards increasing school enrollment for Afghan and Pakistani children in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, improving healthcare services and nutrition programs, providing livelihood opportunities for refugees and their hosts, and improving water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure. It has also been used to help those affected by Covid-19-related health and economic issues. UNHCR representative Noriko Yoshida pointed out that the US support allowed them to respond quickly to the floods of 2022, and provide Pakistani and Afghan refugees with life-saving items. Abdullah Fadil, Unicef representative in Pakistan, thanked the US for their contribution, which enabled Unicef to make an impact on the lives of the refugees.
Federal Govt to take initiative against Data leakage by Dark Web
The dark web or darknet is a part of the internet that lies beyond the reach of search machines. Users are largely anonymous and untraceable and substantially pay with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.The advisory named” Leakage of Sensitive Data” on Dark Web, noted that the obscurity offered by the dark web makes it a “ easy for the world of crime ” and constitutes 96 per cent of total data available on the internet.“ Dark/ deep web is being used by filthy mindsets, including culprits, terrorists, Hostile Intelligence Agencies( HIAs) and non-famous actors, ” it stated.The premonitory lists some of the crimes carried out on the dark web, including 1.Hacking2.Blackmailing3.Website vilification4.Data dumps5.penetrating particular information of citizens and crucial movables via blurted databases6.Financial scams by using banking details7.Honey pots to trap civilians and government officers8.Terror backing and money laundering9.Disseminating propaganda10.Recruiting terrorists11.Cross-border collaboration and terrorist support12.medicine, human and terror weapons dealing13.Bounty stalking and rescue attacks Users are advised to secure particular and confidential data from being exposed to cybercriminals and further leakage on playing forums dark web, ” the advisory stated. It has made a list of guidelines for data safety. These are following: 1.Stay away from exploring dark web sources2.Remain watchful while surfing the web3.Do not forward or click a link or dispatch your WhatsApp/picture by unknown sources.4.Apply two- factor authentication on all dispatch, social media and banking accounts.5.Don’t share password with anyone.6.Don’t install untrusted software or operations( without digital hand) from third- party sources on Windows and Android/ i0S phone.7.Don’t install useless plugins on cybersurfers except Adblock and Adblock plus.8.Always install and regularly update reputed antimalware/anti-virus result on both Windows/ Android phones.9.Do not share parsonal information on phone calls.10.Calls from unknown figures mustn’t be trusted and reported to PTA if seem suspicious.11.To findout any fraud phone calls, always ask applicable questions from the caller and precisely judge him her to sure authenticity.The civil government has transferred a cybersecurity advisory to ministries and provincial governments to safe data leaks through the dark web.
NFAK is featured in Rolling Stone’s 200 Top Singers of All time
Qawwali maestro Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan has been featured on American magazine Rolling Stone’s list of the 200 Stylish vocalists of All Time.The magazine wrote “Watching archival performances of the late Pakistani oral master Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan,an icon in the realm of Qawwali (a type of Sufi spiritual song).He was blessed with family’s musical heritage stretched back hundreds of times.It’s easy to lose track of time and to hear how his music fluently reached global cult in the 80s,when he began performing abroad and recording for Peter Gabriel’s “Real World label”.It Khan’s suckers from within the global music assiduity, including Madonna, Eddie Vedder whom he worked with for “Dead Man Walking” soundtrack and Jeff Buckley, who called him his “ Elvis ”.He is 91st on the list.It also features artists like K- pop boy band BTS ’ Jungkook(South Korean singer and writer), late Indian singer “Lata Mangeshkar” and Canadian singer “The Weeknd”.On top of the list it had late American singer+writer “Aretha Franklin”, followed by Whitney Houston and Sam Cook. The Top 10 included artists Billie Holiday, Mariah Carey, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Beyoncé, Otis Redding and Al Green.
Diabetes among youth and how they can live a good life
Diabetes is a medical condition in which the quantum of sugar in the blood of the affected person increases or becomes irregular. In this condition, if diabetes isn’t controlled, different systems of the body begin to be affected. It can affect one’s heart, blood vessels, if not treated on time. There are two types of diabetes.Type 1 is extensively believed to be genetically transmitted or due to family history. In this, the affected person needs to take insulin instinctively. In type 2 diabetes, either the pancreas of the affected person doesn’t produce enough insulin or the cells come resistant to insulin and sugar can not enter the cells,therefor the quantum of sugar in the blood starts to increase. The exact cause of type 2 diabetes isn’t yet known, but it’s extensively believed that being fat, not moving or exercising, and not eating properly, increases the threat of type 2 diabetes.In the absence or insufficiency of insulin, the person’s liver begins to break down fat to produce energy to the body.A lot of acid is also produced during this process. They’re called ketones. When ketones begin to be produced in large quantities,they begin to accumulate in the body.The lack of insulin in the body and the performing rise in sugar happens quietly. Most people remain ignorant of this and ignore symptoms similar as increased thirst and frequent urination. According to the 2021 report of the International Diabetes Federation( IDF), after China and India, Pakistan has the third highest number of adults with diabetes.In the recent times, the rate of diabetes has increased fleetly among youth or even younger people. before it was allowed that diabetes substantially affects people above the age of 40, but this is no longer the case.IDF, there are more than one crore people in Pakistan who are at high threat of diabetes. While 26 percent of grown-ups have diabetes but it isn’t diagnosed. In the recent times, the rate of diabetes has increased fleetly among youth or even younger people. before it was allowed that diabetes substantially affects people above the age of 40, but this is no longer the case.According to IDF, there are more than one crore people in Pakistan who are at high threat of diabetes. While 26 percent of grown-ups have diabetes but it isn’t diagnosed. But there’s no need to be hysterical of all these figures because people with diabetes can lead a fully normal life if they manage their diabetes by controlling their blood sugar.Dr.Khadija Irfan, a professor in the Department of Endocrinology at the Services Institute of Medical lores attached to the Services Hospital in Lahore, says” the reason for this is life style.Now we use buses to travel, we do utmost of the work while sitting, there is a lot of choices of food outside, having less vegetables, now children sit on the computer or phone rather than going out and playing.They Prefer to play games at home on phone”. At the same time,Dr. Khadija believes that the trend of sleeping lower and not sleeping on time among the youth, is what increases the threat of diabetes.Now we see children staying over until two or three in the morning and interacting with each other on social media. Medical exploration has proven that people who sleep lower than eight hours gain fats and the fruit of fat is diabetes. Some people also believe that once they get diabetes, their life will change for forever, they suppose.She says that she has also observed that numerous times people suppose that using insulin will damage their kidneys but it’s a misconception.Insulin is a natural substance that’s coming into your body from AllahTa’ala. How a natural substance damage your order?you can do anything you want to do, If you control your diabetes.you can climb mountains, go swimming, If you want,she added.You just have to schedule your living routine.You can control diabetes by 1. exercises on daily basis. 2.Eat a healthy meal by adding vegetables and fruits in your diet. 3.Go for walk atleast 30 to 40 minutes a day. 4.Maintain a moderate weight. 5.Sleep well as good sleeping is a key to a healthy body. 6.take insulin and medicines as per Doctor’s instructions. These are few changes that can help you to lead a good life while having diabetes.
Rizwan-Nida nominated for cricketer of the year by ICC
The International Cricket Council( ICC) on Thursday announced the nominations for the ICC T20I cricketer of the year.Pakistan wicketkeeper and batter Mohammad Rizwan and all-rounder Nida Dar making the cut in their separate sections.Rizwan was nominated for T20I cricketer of the year by the ICC in 2021.In the men’s section, the other three players are: India’s Suryakumar Yadav, England’s Sam Surran and Zimbabwe’s Sikander Raza.Among the leading runner in the t20- over format this year, Yadav is at the top spot with,164 runs followed by Rizwan( 996 runs), Virat Kohli( 781 runs) and Sikander Raza( 735 runs).Hailing Rizwan for his performance in the format, the justice body said the Pakistani cricketer scored 996 runs with 9 catches and 3 stumpings in 25 matches in this year. It said Rizwan also smashed 10 half- centuries in 2022 in T20Is, and finished with 175 runs in the T20 World Cup.On the other hand “Nida Dar”made 396 runs in 16 matches at normal of 56.57, and 15 wickets in hand.Dar is the first and the only Pakistani bowler to claim 100 T20I wickets and presently, the 2nd highest wicket taker in Women’s T20I according to the ICC. She also impressed with the bat. She struck three fifty- plus scores this time an unbeaten fifty at the Commonwealth Games against India at the Asia Cup, and a well- made 61 at home against Ireland in November.Apart from Nida Dar, the other women nominees are India’s Smriti Mandhana, New Zealand’s Sophie Devine and Australia’s Tahlia McGrath.
Pakistani blockbuster”The Legend of Maula Jutt”, ready to make a mark in India
A blockbuster Pakistani motion picture, The Legend of Maula Jatt, is poised to become the first film from the country to release after more than a decade in India on Dec 30th, marking a tentative cultural breakthrough within the tense ties between the neighbours. An adaptation of the 1979 cult classic Maula Jatt by38-year-old director Bilal Lashari,is going to be released in Indian Punjab and in selective cinemas in Delhi, confirmed Rajender Singh Jyala, chief programming officer of INOX leisure (Associate in Nursing Indian multiplexes chain).“It will be shown in number of theatres in Delhi wherever there are Punjabi-speaking folks,”saud JyalaLast week, another Indian multiplex chain, PVR Cinemas, shared the announcement of the release of the movie on its web site, before taking it down. It’s unclear whether or not the film can still run at its cinemas, however the incident underscored the political risks Indian firms and people face once partaking with Pakistani counterparts.The Legend of Maula Jatt, released worldwide in October, has gone on to become the highest-grossing Pakistani film of all time and has up to now massed quite $10m at the box office.Mahira khan and Fawad Khan have acted in many Indian films. Fawad marked in Khoobsurat, Kapoor & Sons and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil,while Mahira featured in Shahrukh Khan’s Raees in 2017. The Legend of Maula Jatt would mark a come back to Indian cinema for each actors after 5 years. BJP leader,however don’t want to make this happen in anyway.In a tweet on Dec 9, Khopray wrote, “It is most exasperating that Associate in Nursing Indian company is leading this arrange. They must follow Saheb’s orders.we are going to not let this film release anywhere in india.”On the other hand entertainment writer Aseem chhabra said “I think these cultural connections are important.It will bring the people of India and Pakistan closer.Though it won’t be easy to screen this movie in India. I won’t be stunned if there are some political ramifications with the release of this movie.However, i feel it’s a good chance to resume cultural exchanges between the 2 nations”.Despite the recognition of Pakistani films, dramas and its burgeoning music scene in India, Pakistani artists have typically struggled to achieve their fans across the border, particularly since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power in 2014.Still, Pakistani artists have continuing to form their mark in India through the net. one amongst this year’s biggest musical hits on either side of the border is that the song “Pasoori”, performed by Pakistani singers Ali Sethi and Shae Gill on the Coke Studio platform. It was one of the foremost streamed songs on Spotify India.“Joyland” which got nomination for the Oscars, was conjointly shown at Dharamshala International film festival in northern cinemas of India in November and as per Chhabra said, the motion picture was so successful therefore victorious the organisers had to feature another screening of the film.