Messi vs Ronaldo in Riyadh today: Will the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia become the new hub for global sports?
Today French club “PSG” and Saudi Arabia’s “All-Star XI” will play a friendly match. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will compete against each other.Today’s match between the two unprecedented players from Argentina and Portugal in the Saudi Arabian city of Riyadh proves the growing influence of the Gulf countries, especially Saudi Arabia in football.Since 2011, PSG has been owned by a Qatari investor who is said to have ties to the Qatari royal family. Thanks to this investment, PSG had global superstars such as Messi, Kylian, Mbappe and Neymar.In the meantime, Ronaldo will be part of the Saudi All-Star X1 because of his two-and-a-half-year contract of $200 million with Saudi club His Al-Nasr. A fan bought tickets for this friendly match in auction for $2.6 million. It is also a sign that the center of world football is moving from Europe and Latin America to the Middle East.In the past, heavyweights from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have invested in traditional assets such as overseas real estate and companies. But now it’s focus is on the sports industry. Experts say this is a way to diversify the economy along with diplomacy to achieve soft power by royal family.Over the years, there has been a flurry of investments in major English clubs. For example, Newcastle United was acquired by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. The list of disputed payments has grown longer. The oil and gas industries of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain have made these countries financially powerful when it comes to world sports. Gulf countries have their sights set on the Winter Olympics. Saudi Arabia won the right to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games last October.According to the schedule, these will be held in Newm. This is a new city in Saudi Arabia, reportedly built at a cost of $500 billion. The city, he said, will be completed by 2026, with ski slopes in the middle of the desert. Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup was seen by many as a great success for the Gulf nations.This suggests that more sporting events may be held here in the future.Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Egypt and Greece. Meanwhile, sports watchers believe Qatar’s capital, Doha, can host 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
20 Water bottle brands unfit for consumption
The Government of Pakistan has instructed the Pakistan Water Resources Research Council (PCRWR) to monitor bottled water and bottled water brands on a quarterly basis and publish the results to raise public health awareness.For the October-December quarter of 2022, samples of 168 mineral/bottled water brands from 22 cities were collected.Comparing test results to Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) quality standards for bottled water, 20 brands are unsafe for human consumption due to microbial, chemical, or both contamination. Twelve brands were deemed unsafe due to their high sodium content, including Best Natural, Excellent Natural, Klear, Pinar, Neno, Ice Drop, Premium Safa, Orwell, Indus, Minwa Kashaf, Barsay and Nayab Pure Life.Two brands, “Excellent Natural” and “Aqua One” were deemed unsafe due to the presence of unacceptably high levels of potassium. Nayab Pure Life has an unacceptably high TDS than permissible limit,that is why it is determined to be unsafe. PCRWR has added eight more brands, including Alpha Premium, Isberg, Aqua Pak, Ship Up, Ever Pure, Noble, Neno and Asha,they have also been declared unfit to drink because they were found to be microbiologically contaminated so it is not healthy for drinking purpose.PCRWR alerted the public and encouraged them to look at detailed reports and learn about the water quality status of the bottled water brands they consume.
Priyanka Chopra praises Saim Sadik’s Joyland saying,it’s really fun to watch
Joyland has won another international fan base and this time with Bollywood and Quantico star “Priyanka Chopra” who praised Saim Sadik’s film and congratulate for Pakistan’s official entry into the Oscars on an Instagram story. .The Bajirao Mastani actor wrote on Instagram on Tuesday: “I really enjoy watching Joyland. Bravo to the whole team for bringing this story to life. It’s a must.”Sadik shared Chopra’s Instagram story and tagged him along with the film’s official Instagram handle.Both accounts thank the Bollywood star. Chopra showed his support for Sadik when the Joyland team won the Jury Prize at Cannes last year. She paid tribute to the Cannes award winners by posting a series of stories on Instagram. She began by congratulating them, saying a special thank you to “all the mighty talents of Asia for the “recognition” they deserve.
A field that pay slightly better in pakistan
After completing education in Pakistan, a large number of educated youth spend their energies in moving to foreign countries and looking for jobs because according to them there are few job opportunities in the country and secondly the jobs that are acceptable but starting salaries are very low. It may be true to some extent that in a country like Pakistan where job opportunities are few and competition among educated youth is very tough.Employers are exploiting the newly recruited youth by Offering them lower salaries. But is it also possible that a person starts getting a salary of one lakh rupees per month in the first few months after graduating from the university at the entry level.From matriculation to graduation admission, often the question of which subjects should be chosen by the youth is important.It is not only compatible with their passion but also financially for them and their family’s future lives,Can also lead to stability.You must have often heard a young doctor doing a house job complaining that he is forced to do a 12-hour shift for Rs 60,000 to 70,000 and that too with a separate working time like a morning shift and late at night the next day, depending on the case, so it become a long shift of 16 or 18 hours in pakistan. So is it possible for a recent graduate to start with a monthly income of 1 million rupees or more? The answer is yes.Pakistani HR specialist “Saeda Huda” says “the highest starting salaries for Pakistani graduates are found in information technology (IT) and other non-traditional fields. Until a few years ago, there was no such awareness in Pakistan but now everyone has resources and information about everything”. Everyone in IT, from graphic and storyboard designers to programmers and developers, has a slightly higher salary. Some people earn more than 100,000 per month.Software engineers and programmers are in high demand in IT, with average starting salaries around 60-70,000 to 1 lakh. There is a high demand for Chartered Accountants (CA and ACCA) in Finance. “If you are an ACCA or CA finalist, your starting salary can exceed from Rs 100,000 to 150,000″.Students can improve their quality by developing skills before they enter the workforce, on which they can be offered better salaries,she said.
China’s population decline for the first time in 60 years sounds the alarm of demographic crisis
China’s population fell last year for the first time in 60 years. This is a historic turning point that is expected to mark the beginning of a long period of population decline that will severely impact the Chinese economy and the world.The country’s National Bureau of Statistics reported that about 850,000 of her population of 1,417.5 million will decline in 2022. This is her first decline since 1961, the last year of China’s Great Famine. “China’s demographic and economic outlook is much darker than expected. China will have to adjust its social, economic, defense and foreign policies,” said demographer Yi Fuxian”.He added that the country’s shrinking labor force and lower manufacturing output, will exacerbate high prices and high inflation in the United States and Europe. “Economic growth will have to rely more on productivity growth,” added Zhiwei Zhang, chief economist at Pinpoint Asset Management.Kang Yi( Director of the National Bureau of Statistics) dismissed concerns about the declining population and told reporters that “total labor supply is still outstripping demand.” China’s fertility rate was just 6.77 per 1,000 people last year, and in 2021 it will be 7.52, the lowest on record. The number of Chinese women of childbearing age, defined by the government as ages 25 to 35, has dropped by about 4 million, Kang said.China’s highest death rate since 1974 during the Cultural Revolution was 7.37 deaths per 1,000, compared to her 7.18 death rate in 2021.Longer term, UN experts expect China’s population to fall by 109 million by 2050. That’s more than three times he’s down from his previous forecast for 2019. That leaves domestic demographers to lament that China will get older before it gets richer, and the economy will slow as revenues fall and public debt rises against the backdrop of rising health and welfare costs.
Pakistan’s First Deaf-Mute Writer Kashaf Alvi Named ‘Global Shaper’
Achieving global recognition is an amazing achievement for both the winner and the country one represents. The brilliant 19-year-old is a socialite and technology visionary Born “Kashaf” inspired many because of his remarkable achievements, especially in the fields of literature and technology.After being certified by Microsoft, he is now the author of a book titled “Pride Of Pakistan”.He has also written many columns in famous newspapers,magazines and written for short films. From creating mobile applications to improve quality of life for disable people,he works on various other social projects.Kashaf is a role model for many. His efforts have had incredible results for his future and the image of his country. A prime example of this is his recent selection as a Global Shaper. “The Global Shaper” is an initiative of the World Economic network. It’s a bright and inspiring forum of young people. Communities work together to address national and international challenges. Members are selected based on outstanding achievements like Kashaf’s contribution to the disabled community in Pakistan. With members in 150 countries, the Global Shapers Community leads the movement to bring about positive change. Kashaf Alvi is now part of the change the world expects in his youth. The deaf influencer will act as a Global Shaper for his hub in Islamabad,providing support and a voice to the deaf community in all his initiatives. A prominent figure among young people, Kashaf Alvi is proudly leading this global transformation and making Pakistan proud.
Pakistan’s internet speed is faster than other Asian countries according to PTA
According to PTA documents, Pakistan’s mobile broadband average speed is the second highest in the region. According to this study, Pakistan’s average mobile broadband download speed is 20.84 Mbps, which is higher than other countries in the region.For example, the average mobile broadband downloading speed in India is 19.57 Mbps while in Bangladesh,it is 16.33 Mbps. With an average mobile broadband downloading speed of 20.90 Mbps, so Sri Lanka leads South Asia. Nepal’s average downloading speed is 20.60 Mbps, slightly slower than Pakistan. Currently 3G and 4G cellular signals reach 78% and 75% of Pakistan’s population respectively. According to the agency, the price of 1 GB of data in Pakistan has been further reduced to 0.58% of gross national income per capita,below the recommendations of the United Nations Broadband Commission.The PTA has set targets for broadband penetration of 51% by June 2022 and 55% by June 2023 in performance agreements with the Prime Minister’s Office, according to the document. In July 2022 the agency succeeded in achieving his 55% broadband penetration rate.
Russian delegation to visit Pakistan tomorrow to discuss oil trade and gas pipeline projects
With bilateral talks underway between Pakistan and Russia, a Kremlin delegation will visit South Asian country on January 17 to discuss oil, LNG trade and billion-dollar gas deals and pipeline projects.Islamabad is set to host a Russian delegation tomorrow and will discuss much-vaunted Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline (PSGP) project according to media reports. Last month, Pakistan’s Minister of State “Musadiq Malik” announced that “Moscow had agreed to ship crude oil, gasoline and diesel to cash-strapped countries at discounted prices”. Islamabad and the Kremlin will exchange views on cooperation in electricity, hydropower, renewable energy sources, and oil and gas exploration. It was reported that a delegation of 80 people will visit Pakistan for three days for bilateral consultations under the Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) Forum. Detailed discussions are also planned to increase trade and investment, especially in the agriculture, energy, education, IT and financial sectors.
Apple CEO Tim Cook calls for 40% pay cut from his salary
Apple CEO Tim Cook has taken a voluntary 40% pay cut for 2023. It’s an unusual move “in response to shareholder ,” according to the company’s annual proxy statement.The decision set Cook’s compensation target from his $84 million in 2022 to his $49 million.Apple declined to comment further on the Washington Post’s decision. However, the proxy statement acknowledges the decision that “balanced shareholder feedback, a desire to continue to provide meaningful performance and retention incentives, and Mr. Cook’s support for the change in compensation.” . Salary cuts by executives are unusual, but CEO salaries have become a growing source of public frustration amid a growing debate about income inequality. Executive salaries have increased 1,460% since 1978, according to an Economic Policy Institute analysis. The CEO will be paid 399 times more than a typical employee in 2021. This is the best ever.
Shah Rukh Khan’s “Pathaan” projected on Burj Khalifa today
SRK is currently in the Middle East for International League T20 and he witnessed the launch of his Pathaan trailer on the iconic Burj Khalifa. Nelson D’Souza, Vice President of International Distribution, said,”Pathaan” is one of the most anticipated films of our time and when it comes to bringing a film like this to life, we strive to do the best possible. It is worth showing to the audience in this way.He said “SRK has an unparalleled fan base in UAE and we believe this act lived up to today’s “pathaan hype” ,so I want to thanks to the overwhelming love pouring in from fans across the world”.The movie which also stars Deepika Padukone,John Abraham,Dimple Kapadia and Ashutosh Rana,is set to hit theaters on January 25, 2023. The creators recently released the official trailer of the film which received a massive response from fans. The two-and-a-half-minute trailer features Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika as spy agents up against a powerful foe played by John Abraham, who is planning a major attack in India.