Pakistan Reports the First Case of Most Infectious Omicron Variant

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Pakistan Reports the First Case of Most Infectious Omicron Variant

NIH and AKU confirmed a highly infectious Omicron strain subvariant.

XBB, one of the three strains of the Omicron variety wreaking havoc in China, has reportedly been discovered in Pakistan, according to reports from the NIH and AKU.

The reports claimed that NIH routinely performs genome sequencing on Coronavirus samples, citing a senior NIH official.

Due to Pakistan’s low rate of coronavirus positive, however, there are only a few samples available for sequencing.

The representative clarified that the nation is not currently at imminent risk of a fresh Coronavirus wave. However, NIH constantly keeps an eye on the situation and is ready for anything.

Separately, AKU officials claimed that Pakistan has not yet discovered the other two strains, including the most hazardous BF.7 subvariant of the Omicron variant, dominant in China.

However, Dr Faisal Mehmood of AKU issued a warning that BF.7 might be spreading throughout the nation. Pakistanis have, however, grown more resistant to the Coronavirus than Chinese people because of a combination of immunisations.

Due to the lack of travel restrictions intended to stop the spread of BF.7 into Pakistan, Dr Faisal Sultan, a former SAPM on health, has asserted that Pakistan may already be infected.

The BF.7 strain has not spread to Pakistan, according to Prof. Saeed Khan, leading molecular scientist and professor of pathology at Karachi’s Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS).

There would have been a noticeable increase in Coronavirus cases if it had been found in the nation.

He continued by saying that BF.7 is highly contagious, innate and acquired immunity are easily overcome. Up to 20 individuals can contract the BF.7 virus from a single infected host.

Punjab Might Experience The 7th Wave Of Coronavirus

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 Punjab Might Experience The 7th Wave Of Coronavirus

Punjab health experts suggest winter booster doses enhanced COVID-19.

They are worried since the majority of people of Punjab are now vulnerable to the new variety known as “BQ-1,” a sub-variant of the Omicron, due to a significant portion of the population receiving booster injections five months ago.

The decisions were made at a meeting held on Monday by Punjab’s directorate of health services. In order to combat the virus’ seventh wave, the committee decided to give the Communicable Disease Control (CDC) of the most recent Omicron subvariant to Punjab a significant role.

An official stated that a World Health Organization (WHO) representative warned the group of the potential risk of the 7th wave of Covid-19 reappearing in Punjab.

He mentioned the high transmissibility of the new sub-variant of Omicron BQ-1 and claimed that this had caused an undesirable scenario in China due to the hundreds of thousands of brand-new cases in the nation.

The responses confirmed that the new sub-variant of the Omicron required immediate action by establishing all existing programs to avoid its spread in Punjab based on the official’s assertion.

To prepare for the anticipated seventh wave of the virus, it has also been proposed that an emergency session of the technical workgroup be held today (Tuesday).

To better monitor and sequence cases, genomic sequences, field investigations, laboratory assessments, and other data, the authorities should take the necessary steps.

 “The Legend of Maula Jatt” In Pakistan Exceeds The $1 Billion Mark

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 "The Legend of Maula Jatt" In Pakistan Exceeds The $1 Billion Mark

The star-studded movie The Legend Of Maula Jatt remains on a roll to a notch higher, earning Rs. 1 billion internationally at the box office.

The Legend of Maula Jatt, the most well-known and highest-grossing movie in Lollywood, has broken yet another record, this time laying a benchmark for box office success for films to be released in theaters.

On Sunday, the film’s official Instagram account published a poster with the description, “On the final day of 2022, the film surpassed the astonishing milestone of 100 crores [Rs1 billion] in Pakistan.”

A never-before-seen photo from the set of the movie that director Bilal Lashari uploaded was captioned, “Perfect timing as  Maula Jatt crosses 100 crores tonight at the Pakistani box office and $10 million USD internationally. Once more, I want to express my gratitude to the members of team MJ and the millions of people who have seen The Maula Jatt and found it to be fantastic.

In The Legend of Maula Jatt, Punjab’s own superhero is reimagined for a global audience as a reworking of the 1979 cult movie Maula Jatt. Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick, Gohar Rasheed, Faris Shafi, Ali Azmat, Raheela Agha, Babar Ali, Saima Baloch, Shafqat Cheema, Nayyar Ejaz, and Resham are among the actors who appear in the movie.

BBC Urdu Radio News Disclosures Ceased After Over 20 Years

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BBC Urdu's Radio News Disclosures Ceased After Over 20 Years

BBC Urdu discontinue radio news update to Pakistan after over 20 year.

On Saturday night, the broadcast of the BBC Urdu service’s final radio newscast officially ended the service.

According to Asif Farooqi, editor of the BBC Urdu service, BBC broadcasts won’t be available on the radio any longer, but that does not imply the broadcaster is losing its “relationship with audio.”

The BBC Urdu website showed a video of Farooqi saying, “The Urdu service is entering a new era…

This infrastructure will still be present, and we’ll use it to give you audio in a digital format

In the film, several BBC staffers are shown discussing similar briefings and their termination.

Mehwish Hussain, a member of the BBC Urdu service staff, claimed that FM bulletins and her job with the Pakistan regional service started around the same time.

“When we began publishing these bulletins in 2004, it was a tremendously exciting event. It was such an innovative and well-received product that it gained popularity rapidly, she said.

“I have a great sense of pride in having been a part of launching the bulletins”

Saad Sohail, a different BBC employee, asserted that they were conscious of their obligations each time they took the stage for these programs.

In addition, Sohail said, “This journey was more significant because when people wrote letters to us from Balochistan and other far-flung areas and said they could acknowledge our voice, one feels that joy that we were able to spread information that they could not have discovered through the mainstream media.”

According to Farooqi, the broadcaster was developing a strategy for the impending release of podcasts and audio stories.

“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” Actress Sana Saeed Got Engaged

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_Kuch Kuch Hota Hai_ Actress Sana Saeed Got Engaged

Little Anjali from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, embraced the marriage proposal.

Sana Saeed made her acting debut in the classic Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, starring Rani Mukerji, Kajol, and Shah Rukh Khan (SRK). She portrayed young Anjali, the daughter of Rahul and Tina, who were portrayed by SRK and Rani Mukherji, respectively. Additionally, she appeared in the films Badal (2000), Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega (2000), Fugly (2014), and Caught in the Web (2014).

_Kuch Kuch Hota Hai_ Actress Sana Saeed Got Engaged

While the rest of the world rang in the New Year with much solemnity and zeal, Bollywood actress Sana Saeed did so with a vow from her lover, Csaba Wagner, of a happily ever after.

Who is Wagner, Csaba?
Sound designer Csaba Wagner is based in Los Angeles and is thought to be of Hungarian descent. At Sweet Justice Sound Inc., he serves as a corporate director and supervising sound designer.

 

How much PIA fine to In-Flight Smokers?

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How much PIA fine to In-Flight Smokers?

“PIA” fines employees Rs. 100,000 for smoking violations on flights.

The PIA administration took note of a member of staff who was discovered smoking onboard. It has been agreed to punish employees that are caught smoking on flights Rs. 100,000 each.

The handling of the banner is nationally announced in a circular that certain of their aircraft was recently subjected to a Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) inspection, after which the cockpit team was discovered to violate the ‘NO SMOKING ON BOARD’ guideline.

The airline noted that a zero-tolerance was had because of its policy for smoking on board.

Any crew member who breaches the principles would be penalized as much as Rs. 100,000/-. Based on past circulars, the other staff are anticipated to report offences which can be such.

Crew members who fail to report a violation are likely to be considered offenders and penalized the same amount in line with the circular. The airline said that the employees must proceed with the directive strictly.

 

 

 

What led Fawad Khan to have an exclusive interview with CNN?

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What led Fawad Khan to have an exclusive interview with CNN?

Fawad talks about the massive success of ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’.

Fawad Khan, a Pakistani heartthrob, basked in the glory of his most recent film, which has officially crossed Rs. 1,000 million (100 crores) locally and $10 million globally at the box office. At the same time, the rest of the globe was busy celebrating the New Year.

CNN interviewed Fawad Khan on New Year’s Eve to discover more about the success of the Pakistani film industry as a result of the buzz surrounding Bilal Lashari’s magnum opus.

The newest movie starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan breaks records

“Your movie, The Legend of Maula Jatt, is doing great business both domestically and abroad,” the host enquired. Do you view 2022 as a pivotal year for you?

Fawad Khan said,

It’s been a significant deal for me, but I’m only a little component of the overall setup. In general, it has been a big year for Pakistani cinema. It will have a significant impact on the years to come in terms of industry standards, business, and even filmmaking style because of the kind of business this movie did and the boundaries it pushed.

He said that it has been a very long period since the industry has returned, and even longer since it has spread so much around the world.

The hero of The Legend of Maula Jatt also talked about his movie’s potential Indian distribution and what it would entail for both nations.

That would be fantastic, he remarked. If it did, it would be a fantastic way to shake hands. I imagine it’s similar to the treats and gifts we exchange with one another during Eid and Diwali.

That sort of interaction occurs between film and music. But let’s see, things are still a little hot.

The Legend of Maula Jatt

The Legend of Maula Jatt, which was written and directed by Bilal Lashari and has dialogue by Nasir Adeeb, stars a cast that includes actors like Hamza Ali Abbasi as Noori Natt, Mahira Khan as Mukkho Jatti, and Humaima Malick as Daaro Natti. Mirza Gohar Rasheed, Faris Shafi, Ali Azmat, Shafqat Cheema, and Nayyer Ejaz make up the supporting cast.

This epic Punjabi picture is setting new standards for the Pakistani film industry, from its record-breaking run at the Pakistani box office, despite hitches and screening concerns, to outperforming Bollywood films in the global market.

In other news, the release of Legend of Maula Jatt in India was slated for December 23, 2022, but it was postponed for unknown reasons. The most recent reports, though, indicate that its publication has been postponed.

“The Witcher” Season 3, Might Be Split Into Two Parts On Netflix

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"The Witcher" Season 3, Might Be Split Into Two Parts On Netflix

Fans of The Witcher on Netflix might have to wait bit longer to watch.

Due to the ongoing VFX difficulties, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich stated during an interview with the Collider that it was conceivable that the upcoming season of “The Witcher” might be split into two parts.

The series creator revealed that “at least seven more months of post-production” will be necessary before Season 3 is released, which could support dividing the season.

Declan De Barra, another co-creator of The Witcher: Blood Origin with Lauren, joined her for the conversation. The two were questioned about the availability of the upcoming season and whether Netflix will split the episodes into two parts.

Although we haven’t yet talked about partitioning the season, Lauren added,

“Given what we’re seeing across all kinds of streams, I wouldn’t rule it out.”

“I do assume that we never release anything of which we aren’t immensely proud. So it determines when we will launch. It should be intriguing, too. Again, there is still a very long way to go until the release of Witcher Season 3—roughly eight months. So, if God wills, we release everything all at once. But who knows—we’ll just have to wait and see.

The Netflix series in dispute wouldn’t be the first to be split into two parts for unrelated reasons. As per the source, the Duffer Brothers chose to divide Stranger Things Season 4 into two parts, in part to give the VFX team time to finish work on the final episodes, unlike Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities, which released episodes in pairs as part of a thematic build-up.

 

 

Karachiites to Celebrate New Year 2023 at Sea View

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Karachiites to Celebrate New Year 2023 at Sea View

Karachi residents can celebrate New Year 2023 at Sea View this year.

As the New Year approached, SSP South Asad Raza said that the Sea View area will be accessible to the general public this year. The policeman added, adding that extra security measures will be put in place on December 31st night, “The inhabitants may enjoy the New Year  on their favorite recreational site.”

More than 2,500 police officers, according to him, will be assigned to Sea View and its surrounding neighborhoods. He insisted that while the populace might celebrate the New Year 2023 within the bounds of the law, no one would be permitted to engage in hooliganism.

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In addition, The SSP South issued a warning that anybody engaging in the aerial fire would face harsh punishment and that attempted murder cases will be filed. He said that “aerial gunfire, one-wheeling, and moreover dangerous driving will not be permitted.”

Safety Measures

Finally, There would be 2,500 police officers working their shifts. Driving recklessly and one-wheeling is prohibited. There would be 150 female constables working as security.

According to him, Shaheen Force will be stationed on the roadways and mounted police would patrol the beach to safeguard the public. On New Year’s Eve, 150 female constables will be assigned to security responsibilities.

Moreover, Asad Raza stated that starting at 10:00 p.m. on December 31, the roadways near Sea View would become one-way. He advised the locals to stay away from needless fireworks at Sea View. Dr. Rudiger Lotz, the German consul general in Karachi, sent his wishes for the joyous occasion of Christmas and the holiday season on December 25.

However, The German envoy said the Year 2022 had not been an easy year in a video statement on the occasion. “We were dealing with the corona epidemic at the start of the year. We have seen the horrific conflict between Russia and Ukraine, he had added.

Next, He emphasized that Pakistan will have to deal with the fallout from a historic flood calamity in 2023.

 

Shah Rukh Khan Song ‘Jhoome Jo Pathan’ Viral Dance of Pakistani Woman

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Shah Rukh Khan's Song 'Jhoom Jo Pathan' a viral Dance of a Pakistani Woman

Viral video: Elderly woman dances to Shah Rukh Khan’s “Pathaan” theme.

Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan’s film Pathaan has attracted media interest since its release. We won’t go into more detail about the discussions that have started in relation to the upcoming film in this post, though. We’re here to show that, whether you’re eight years old or eighty, music can make you happier.

A popular Instagram video shows an elderly woman dancing to the Pathaan theme song. The woman who uploaded the video is well-known on the internet for her dancing and comedic videos. She can be seen beaming with happiness, wearing a cosy shawl, and nailing the hooksteps of Jhoome Jo Pathaan.
The number of viewers has already surpassed 397k, and it is steadily growing. People praised the video and said how much the woman’s dance made them smile. She received praise for both her fervour and her dancing skills.

On December 22, Vishal and Sheykhar’s song Jhoome Jo Pathaan became widely known. Arijit Singh, Sukriti Kakar, Vishal, and Sheykhar all participated in the well-known song, which was written by Kumaar.

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