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.
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.
Best passports in the world 2023 and Countries where Pakistani can get a visa
“Henley Global”, a leading London-based firm that provides services related to residence and citizenship in countries around the world, has released a report on passports around the world.) If a country`s passport does not require a visa anywhere, the passport is given a score of ‘one’. According to the Henley Passport Index, the best passports in the world are:1.Japan (passport holders of this country can travel to 193 countries without a visa)2.Germany3.Spain (190 countries)4.Finland5.Italy6.Luxembourg (189 countries)7.Austria8.Denmark9.Netherlands10.Sweden (188 countries)11.France12.Ireland13.Portugal14.United Kingdom (187 countries)15.Belgium16.New Zealand17.Norway18.Switzerland19.USA20.Czech Republic (186 countries)21.Australia22.Canada23.Greece24.Malta (185 countries)25.Hungary26.Poland (184 countries)27.Lithuania28.Slovakia (183 countries29.Singapore30.South Korea (192 countries Pakisatani passport holders can benefit from ‘Visa on Arrival’ facility in 32 countries such as:. “Maldives,Haiti,Dominica,Cambodia,Trinidad and Tobago,Burundi,Senegal,Micronesia,Tanzania,Uganda,Niue,Samoa,Montserrat,Cook Island,Nepal,Rwanda,Timor-leste,Comoro Island,Qatar,Madagascar,Vanuatu,Tuvalu,Palau Islands,Sierra Leone,Mozambique,Somalia,Togo,Seychelles,Cape Verde Island,Mauritania,Guinea-Bissau,St.vincent & Grenadines”. Pakistani passport holders can get a visa on arrival in the 32 countries listed above, but there are a few conditions that need to be met. For example, Pakistanis wishing to visit the “Maldives” for tourism purposes should follow certain rules like; Passport must be valid for at least another month,A return ticket must be available within the 30 days or while traveling to another country. Accommodation must have a booking confirmation from the hotel or resort or proof of sufficient funds to cover expenses in the Maldives (minimum USD 150 per day in cash or bank statement). Apart from that, “Qatar” is also included in the list of Middle Eastern countries where Pakistani citizens can obtain a visa on arrival.The passports have a validity of at least 6 months.You need a polio card and a return ticketHave proof of Qatar residency or hotel booking confirmationYour debit/credit card must have sufficient funds for accommodation and meals in Qatar.If you wish to obtain a visa from one of the 32 countries mentioned above, you should check the required documents and conditions on the website of that country’s embassy prior to travel,otherwise you may be rejected.
PSL 8 Opening Ceremony may shift from Multan to Karachi
The Pakistan Super League 2023 or PSL 8 opening ceremony will now take place in Karachi instead of Multan as previously reported. The new management of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to move the opening ceremony of PSL 8 from the Multan Cricket Stadium to the Karachi National Bank Cricket Arena (NBCA), according to details.Karachi will host the opening ceremony and first match of the Pakistan Super League 2023 or PSL 8 at the National Bank Cricket Arena, while Multan will host only round robin matches at the Multan Cricket Stadium. However, the final schedule for PSL 8 is yet to be announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board, which also confirms the venue for the opening ceremony of PSL 2023.Last week, it was reported that Multan would host the first opening ceremony of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Meanwhile, the first stage matches of the tournament will be played between Karachi and Multan before heading to Lahore and Rawalpindi. According to some reports, PCB’s new management plans to add Quetta as his fifth venue for his PSL 8 tournament, with PCB management working closely with local administration to open the Bugti Stadium. However, there is no confirmation of this report.The PSL 8 opening ceremony and matches will take place on his February 13th, and the tournament is scheduled to end on his March 19th, 2023.
Ice Hockey Championship in Skardu’s snowfalling
The scenic snow-capped mountains of Skardu froze in the snowfall and blowing cold winds welcomed the colorful event of the Ice Hockey Championship 2023 in Skardu to promote and plan winter sports tourism in the country. An official from Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) told that the championship attended by a large number of locals, tourists and adventure seekers.“The championship is an annual event of the Skardu Winter Festival and many teams participate to entertain people through this healthy game. We also set up a stall to sell,” he added.The winter festival welcomes local and international tourists each year to come to Gilgit-Baltistan to enjoy the championships and other activities during the festival, he added.
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).