The Pakistani rupee reeled to a record low against the US dollar on Tuesday, breaking the critical threshold of 288 against the greenback in the interbank market.
In the interbank market, the local unit closed at 287.29 against the US dollar, 0.78%, or Rs2.25, down from Monday’s close of 285.04.
Last month, the rupee hit a record low, closing at Rs285.09 per US dollar on March 2, 2023, the data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed.
Financial pundits believe say that importers have recommenced the panic buying of US dollars, while the supply of foreign currency remained low in the interbank market.
Pakistan’s loan program is yet to materialize months after it raised taxes and energy prices and allowed the currency to depreciate to meet IMF’s conditions. The nation has missed multiple deadlines to resume its bailout.
Elon Musk says he will restore the Twitter accounts of several journalists who were suspended after he accused them of endangering his family.
Elon Musk had drawn fury and warnings from the EU and UN after suspending the accounts of more than half a dozen prominent journalists from the New York Times, CNN, and, the Washington Post.
“The people have spoken. Accounts who doxed my location will have their suspension lifted now,” the Twitter owner tweeted.
Elon Musk carried out a Twitter poll asking whether he should restore the suspended accounts now or in a week’s time. Nearly 59% of the 3.69 million who took part said he should reestablish the accounts now.
Some of the suspended accounts appeared to have been reactivated, with former Vox journalist Aaron Rupar tweeting again.
“I was beautifully bummed about getting suspended initially but quickly realized it’d be fine because I’m blessed to have an amazing online community,” Rupar tweeted, thanking people for their support.
The wait is finally over! Don’t forget to watch the Double Launch Episode of the new drama serial Ishq Haim this drama is Launching Tonight from 8:00 to 10:00 PM – only on ARY Digital.
Ahead of Drama Serial Danish Taimoor the Lead cast shares his message to his fans and audience of the ARY Digital to watch this drama.
In the same Drama Minal Khan is also featuring, this drama is going to be a super-hit.
[Karachi 15 January 2021] Muhammad Ayan and Muhammad Aman, born as conjoined twins to Mr. and Mrs. Israr Ahmed, are now living as two healthy children after a successful separation surgery performed at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) on 12 December 2020.
Ayan and Aman were Omphalopagus type of conjoined twins, in which the bodies of the two are joined at the abdomen and several internal organs are shared, including liver and sometimes the intestines. The twin brothers shared a small portion of the liver.
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‘It was an extremely challenging journey for us. Before coming to AKUH, I had a dream that Ayan and Aman were separate. That dream gave me hope’, said Israr, while narrating the events that led him to AKUH. ‘My family and I were convinced that this hospital is for the rich and receiving treatment from here will never be a possibility for us. But, my Allah made the Aga Khan University Hospital the saviour of my children. The doctors told us to not worry about the expenses, as they would be taken care of by the Patient Welfare Programme.’
Conjoined twinning is a very rare congenital anomaly, with an overall incidence of 1 in 250,000 births. This happens when the embryo does not separate successfully in the mother’s womb to form two individuals. Although there is no known cause for the conjoining, it can be diagnosed early in the pregnancy through an ultrasound.
While surgery is the only method of separating the conjoined twins, it cannot be performed in all cases. This is because the complexity of and survival rates after the surgery depends primarily upon the joining sites and the type and number of organs joined internally.
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To perform this exceptionally difficult surgery, a multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled healthcare experts came together to meticulously plan and organise their efforts. These teams included Doctors, Nurses and Technicians from Paediatric Surgery, Anaesthesiology, and Radiology amongst active participants, and Gastrointestinal Surgery and Neurosurgery amongst those on stand-by. The nature of this surgery is such that it demands double the amount of resources and concurrent functioning of all teams to manage and save both lives.
Prior to the surgery, an advanced imaging and three-dimensional prototyping was used to fully understand the nature of the conjoining, expertise required and necessary reshuffling of the resources. Dr. Zafar Nazir, Paediatric Surgeon at the Aga Khan University Hospital, led the efforts to perform the 8 hour-long surgery with the support of over 50 clinical and administrative staff.
‘This is a rare surgery that the Hospital has performed for the second time. A tremendous amount of effort went in to the rearrangement of the resources, both inside and outside the Operating Room. But, at the end of this procedure, it was a joy to watch both the boys get a new life’, commented Dr. Zafar Nazir as he recalled the events of the treatment.
The role of the anaesthesiologists was of great significance, as they had to ensure that both the babies were stable throughout the procedure. ‘The perioperative care of Ayan and Aman was like no other. As they were joined at the torso and facing each other, a complete incision required flipping them around. Therefore, we could not have intubated them, as it would have hampered the movement. We opted for an intravenous drug and ensured a thoroughly managed sedation throughout the procedure’, recalled Dr. Faisal Shamim, Anaesthesiologist at Aga Khan University Hospital.
Israr Ahmed and his wife are not the only parents to have gone through this pain and suffering of finding the appropriate treatment. There are many such families who are in dire need to receive compassionate care and high-quality treatment. Treating such rare and critical health conditions offers the experts at the Aga Khan University Hospital, a commendable opportunity to test and enhance our systems and capabilities, and learn to design innovative health solutions for our people in Pakistan. But, most importantly, it gives us immense joy to watch distressed families go back home healthy and happy with their loved ones.
Nadia Khan Shares Here Valima Pictures and We Are Loving Them
Nadia Khan, a renowned actor, model, producer and budding YouTuber, recently tied the knot for the second time. She looked absolutely breath-taking on her big day.
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Days later, she also introduced her husband, a retired Wing Commander, Faisal Mumtaz Rao, to her fans and we could not help but appreciate the couple and wished them all the best for their future life.
“My husband Wing Commander Faisal Mumtaz Rao is a retired PAF officer and fighter pilot. Born in Lahore in 1970, Faisal joined Pakistan Air Force as a commissioned officer in the 90th GDP course back in 1991. He is known to be one of the most competent and distinguished pilots with 30 years of Flying and Management experience with leading air forces of the world,” she wrote in the post.
Nadia Khan got married in an intimate ceremony and took to social media to share details about her wedding. Soon the pictures were everywhere and people were showering the newlywed couple with blessings and prayers.
Now Khan is again making it to headlines because of her valima pictures in which she looks even more beautiful. The Valima Reception, too, took place privately in the presence of family and friends. Here is a sneak peek into the event.
Nadia Khan was the centre of everyone’s attention in this pink attire with a no make-up look. She paired her dress with gold jewellery that was complimenting the look completely. Her husband Faisal Mumtaz Rao was dressed in a grey suit.
Nadia’s three kids from her previous wedding and Rao’s father can also be seen in the pictures. Khan has also shared her complete wedding and valima albums on YouTube. Click here for her Valima album.
Pakistan is heading towards a change, at least it seems so, and media is playing a major role in changing the mindsets of people. Thanks to our celebrity influencers who know how much their voices matter and are raising theirs to make a difference.
One of those celebrities is Zahid Ahmed who recently highlighted the dual standards of our society in an interview and said that “It is strange that we are allowed to slap women on TV but cannot show intimacy”.
Zahid’s statement has stirred a new controversy and people are now discussing this matter on social media. Celebrities have also come forward and defended his statement.
One of the celebrities who agree with Zahid is Osman Khalid Butt. Butt posted an Instagram story and wrote, “Strange Indeed”.
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One of the users replied to Osman Khalid Butt’s story and said that this is “Just a pathetic excuse to get physical with female actors”.
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The social media user also said, “Not to mention the influence it has on society and especially young children and young teens.”
Butt definitely did not agree with this definition of intimacy and decided to school the user. He commented, “Yeah, so reactions like this are wholly predictable,” he further said, “First off: intimacy is not just sex. Secondly, I’d rather my child see a healthy intimate relationship between fictional spouses than, you know, PHYSICAL ABUSE being normalized.” he added in the end, “The nerve to talk about ‘influence’.”
Osman Khalid Butt is very vocal about issues that require attention. Be it showing support for the “Me Too” movement or raising awareness about rape or abuse against women, Butt is always one of the few to raise is voice for the cause.
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Pakistanis love moral policing; whether it is on the streets or on the internet. We consider giving our unsolicited opinions to everyone, irrespective of the fact that no one really needs it. Sadly, it is the female actors that mostly become victim of trolling. Just scroll through any female artists’ picture and you will be amazed to see how much filth they get to see on their accounts on daily basis. The latest actor to face bashing online is Faryal Mehmood.
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The Aap Ke Liye famed actress is multitalented and loves sharing glimpses of her activities on social media. Whether it is her gym sessions or singing capabilities, Faryal Mehmood makes sure she shares it all with her fans.
Renowned for her acting skills in Laal Ishq, Mehmood is mostly seen on screen as a simple girl. However, in reality, she is a fashionista who is breaking the internet with her stunning looks and transformations. She likes to keep it casual and does not mind going bold with her pictures.
Her latest pictures are from a shoot where Mehmood has beautifully donned a backless top. She posted the pictures with caption, “This is for the social media trolls. Hoping this platform provides you that moment of importance you needed to assure your self-righteousness… Happy Trolling!”
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Seems like Faryal was absolutely right about her haters, see the comments here
Though we have entered 2021 but still some people are living in the Stoneage. These are the same people who think it is necessary for them to poke their nose in everything they see. To those people; please, calm down, the world is better off without your unsolicited opinions on others’ lives.
Mira Sethi is one of the most talented and versatile artists we have got in Pakistan. From modeling to acting to doing theatres and talk shows, she has successfully done them all. The latest update about the model-turned-actor is her debut novel which is listed as one of the most awaited in 2021 by Vogue.
The list of 53 must-read novel is put together by Vogue Magazine and Refinery29. The Yeh Dil Mera famed actor has been mentioning her novel “Are You Enjoying” on her social media platforms for a while now. Senior editor, Vogue, Chloe Schama describes it as a book that is powerful and has a light touch. She also calls Sethi a great storyteller, which is a huge compliment.
Last year, while discussing her upcoming book, Mira Sethi revealed that her book will highlight the stories from the entertainment industry, politics and even what is happening behind the closed bedroom doors.
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Sethi is just not an amazing actor, she is a literature graduate as well. She also boasts the honour of being the first Pakistani to become Student Commencement Speaker at Wellesley College in 2010. Sethi has also spent some time in Oxford and now making headlines due to “Are You Enjoying”
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Mira Sethi tied the knot with her friend in 2019 and was in the news for her simple yet unforgettable wedding. Her book “Are You Enjoying” is expected to release in April 2021, however, it will be available in Pakistan by May 2021.
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At Digital Spartans, we wish Sethi all the best for her debut novel and hoping to read more of her books in the future.
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“Your Father Died Just A Week Ago and You Are Posting About Drama” – Internet Trolls Attack Sarah Khan
The glamorous world of entertainment is very cruel. People do not even think for a moment before posting judgmental comments here. That is what exactly happened with Sarah Khan when she shared a picture of her latest drama Raqs e Bismil and criticism started pouring in.
Sarah and Noor Khan lost their father last week. They have already lost their mother to a long battle with cancer in 2017. Now the three sisters and two brothers are going through a lot of pain after losing both the parents, yet some netizens have got no basic manners.
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It was Abdul Samad Zia, who was also Sarah Khan’s official wedding photographer, who broke this news on the internet. While many fans commented their heartfelt condolences to the Khan sisters, there were some who thought it was the perfect time to school Sarah Khan.
Ms. Khan shared the picture of “Moosa Aur Zohra” and a troll said, “Moosa n Zohra ki pari hai!!! N ur father? Abhe ek week hua hai unha gaye huye and ur posting about dramas? Oh God, kesi dunia hai ye adakari ki”. To which Sarah Khan responded, “kyun ek maheenay baad post karti to gham kum ho jata? Does that even make any sense?”
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People should realize that not everyone needs their advice, especially when it is unsolicited and you are giving it to someone who is going through the trauma of losing a dear one.
This is the second saddening news we came to know in the past week. Earlier it was the death of Aiman and Minal Khan which was announced by Aiman’s husband Muneeb on social media.
We are deeply saddened by both the deaths and offer our condolences to the families.
Nadia Khan got married in a small ceremony and took to Instagram to share her wedding pictures. The diva looked absolutely stunning on her big day and asked her followers to stay tuned for more pictures.
Khan, later on, shared her complete wedding album on YouTube and we cannot help but admire the beautiful sea green ensemble she donned and paired it with subtle make-up and pink lips.
Sharing the details about her husband and his family, Nadia Khan said, “My husband Wing Commander Faisal Mumtaz Rao is a retired PAF officer and fighter pilot. Born in Lahore in 1970, Faisal joined Pakistan Air Force as a commissioned officer in the 90th GDP course back in 1991. He is known to be one of the most competent and distinguished pilots with 30 years of Flying and Management experience with leading air forces of the world.”
She further added, “Faisal has over 4000 flying hours on Mirage, F-7, Hawk Grob, T-37, Cessna, and other aircrafts. Apart from that, he has topped all the major training courses both in Pakistan and the UAE. He retired from the Pakistan Air Force as Wing Commander in 2009 after serving for 18 years and joined the UAE Air Force first as Instructor Pilot and then as Chief of Safety.”
“Faisal is not new to media since he was featured in ISPR’s song Hawa ka Sipahi by Najam Sheraz.”
Telling about his son, Nadia wrote, “Faisal’s son Hayyan is pursuing his engineering degree in the US.”
Nadia Khan is now close to million subscribers and shares tips and tricks on her channel. She is well-known for her acting skills and has hosted renowned morning shows.
Here is wishing the newly married couple all the best for their married life.
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