LG Unveils More Advanced K10 and K8 Series Smartphones at MWC

LG Unveils More Advanced K10 and K8 Series Smartphones at MWC

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New Devices Close Gap Between LG’s Price-Friendly Mass-Tier Devices and Flagships 



Karachi: LG Electronics (LG) unveiled the 2018 edition of its popular K8 and K10 mass-tier smartphones at MWC 2018, enhanced with even more premium features rival-ing those of premium flagships. Both models will roll out globally in key regions such as Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. 

With a host of advanced camera features such as high speed auto focus and noise reduction for better low-light photography, the K Series continues to deliver exceptional products to customers at exceptional prices. Both the K8 and K10 carry over the handsome glossy pebble identity that has been a key element of the K Series’ identity, complemented by its 2.5D Arc Glass design for a mod-ern, seamless look that ages well with time. Both phones will be available in three new, striking colors for 2018: Astro Black, Moroccan Blue, and Terra Gold. 

The classy metallic design of the LG K10 with its metal U-frame not only looks sleek, but it is also packed with premium features not normally found in its price range. The K10 is equipped with the advanced 13MP rear camera technology found in the flagship LG G6 and a high resolution 8MP front camera that supports Bokeh when shooting selfies. With the K10, shutterbugs won’t miss any great photo opportunities with Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) which is 23 percent faster than traditional auto focus. And the new Smart Rear Key not only unlocks the phone with a fingerprint, it also triggers Quick Shutter for faster photos and Quick Capture for easy screen shots. 

The updated LG K8 delivers more advanced camera UX features for 2018 and low-light photog-raphy has been improved from the previous generation K8 with even brighter, clearer images. Fa-vorite features such as Auto Shot, Gesture Shot, Flash for Selfie and Quick Share are carried over to the new K8 by popular demand.


Clearer photographs in dim environments is made possible in both the K8 and K10 with the new Low Light Noise Reduction feature. Combined with High Dynamic Range (HDR), photos come out sharper with more luminosity and contrast levels. 

Taking group photos with friends or family is easier than ever thanks to the new Timer Helper fea-ture. No longer is it necessary to guess how many seconds until the timer triggers the shutter. With Timer Helper, the K8 and K10 will help keep count using the flash as a visual aid so friends and family can be in the exact position at the right time. 

Another new feature of the K Series camera is Flash Jump Cut, which snaps a photo every three se-conds (up to 20 photos) and stitches the images together into a fun GIF for easy sharing. Flash Jump Cut is available on both the K8 and K10 and can be used with either the front or rear cameras.

“LG’s 2018 K Series range of smartphones is focused on delivering even more value to consumers looking for the right device that fits their lifestyle and needs,” said Ha Jeung-uk, senior vice presi-dent and business unit leader for LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “We’re confi-dent we can capture the hearts and minds of consumers in the fast-moving market with our smartphone camera technology and other convenient features.”

K10 Key Specifications:*
Chipset: 1.5 GHz Octa-Core 
Display: 5.3-inch HD In-cell Touch (1280 x 720 / 277ppi)
Memory: 
o K10+ : 3GB RAM / 32GB ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)
o K10: 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)
o K10α : 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)
Camera: 
o K10+ : Rear 13MP / Front 8MP or 5MP (Wide)
o K10: Rear 13MP / Front 8MP or 5MP (Wide)
o K10α : Rear 8MP / Front 5MP
Battery: 3,000mAh (embedded)
Operating System: Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Size: 148.7 x 75.3 x 8.68mm
Weight: 162g
Network:  LTE / 3G / 2G
Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b, g, n) / Bluetooth 4.2 / USB 2.0 Type B / NFC
Colors:  
o K10+: Moroccan Blue / Terra Gold
o K10 : Astro Black / Moroccan Blue / Terra Gold
o K10α: Astro Black / Terra Gold
Other: Fingerprint Scanner / FM Radio / Flash Jump Shot / Music Flash / 
Time Helper / Quick Capture / Quick Shutter

K8 Key Specifications:*
Chipset: 1.3 GHz Quad-Core
Display: 5.0-inch HD On-cell Touch (1280 x 720 / 294ppi)
Memory: 2GB RAM / 16GB ROM / microSD (up to 32GB)
Camera: Rear 8MP / Front 5MP
Battery: 2,500mAh (removable)
Operating System: Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Size: 146.3 x 73.2 x 8.2mm
Weight: 152g
Network: LTE / 3G / 2G
Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b, g, n) / Bluetooth 4.2 / USB 2.0 Type B
Colors: Astro Black / Moroccan Blue / Terra Gold
Other: FM Radio / Flash Jump Shot / Music Flash / Time Helper / Quick Capture / Quick Shutter




فاطمہ حبیب: سرگودھا کی دبنگ موٹر سائیکل سوار خاتون

فاطمہ حبیب: سرگودھا کی دبنگ موٹر سائیکل سوار خاتون

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فاطمہ حبیب: سرگودھا کی دبنگ موٹر سائیکل سوار خاتون

کرٹیسی بی بی سی اردو

بڑی سی چادر میں خود کو لپیٹ کر موٹرسائیکل کی سواری کرتی فاطمہ حبیب سرگودھا کے گاؤں چک 28 کی رہائشی ہیں۔ وہ اس علاقے کی پہلی خاتون ہیں جنہوں نے نہ صرف بائیک چلانا سیکھی بلکہ باقاعدگی سے چلا بھی رہی ہیں۔

فاطمہ نے آٹھ مہینے پہلے سرگودھا پولیس لائنز سے پنجاب حکومت کی سکیم وومن آن ویلز کے تحت یہ تربیت صرف اس لیے حاصل کی تھی تاکہ اپنے وہ والد کے ساتھ ان کے ڈھابے کے کام میں مدد کر سکیں۔

وقت کو کچھ اور ہی منظور تھا۔ والد انتقال کر گئے اور چھ بہنوں اور تین سالہ بھائی کی ذمہ داری فاطمہ اور ان کے والد کی موٹر سائیکل نے اٹھا لی۔

دھواں اور مٹی اڑاتی موٹر سائیکل پر سوار فاطمہ حبیب سرگودھا کی سڑکوں پر ایسے بےخوف سفر کرتی ہیں جیسے کوئی پروفیشنل بائیکر ہو۔ خودمختاری کے ساتھ اعتماد بھی ہے۔ وہ خود کو کسی سے کم نہیں سمجھتیں۔

’میرا ماننا ہے کہ اگر ہمت ہو اور گھر والے بیٹیوں کا ساتھ دیں تو کچھ بھی ناممکن نہیں۔‘

انھوں نے بتایا کہ `مجھے ایک بار بائیک چلاتے ہوئے لڑکوں نے چھیڑا تھا، میں نے ان کی خوب پٹائی کی۔ اس کے بعد انھوں نے دوبارہ ایسا کرنے کی ہمت نہیں کی۔ کچھ لوگ مجھے موٹر سائیکل چلاتے دیکھ کر ہنستے ہیں، انہیں ایسے نہیں کرنا چاہیے۔ انہیں تو خوش ہونا چاہیے کہ ایک لڑکی اپنی ذمہ داری خود اٹھا رہی ہیں۔‘

چک 28 کی مرکزی سڑک کے کنارے ایک کچی پکی چھت تلے فاطمہ اپنے والد کے ڈھابے پر بڑی سی کڑاہی میں پکوڑے اور سموسے تلتی ہیں۔ خوشبو سونگھتے ہوئے راستے سے گزرنے والے پردیسی اور علاقے کے لوگ وہاں ایک پل کو ٹہرتے ہیں تو کچھ نہ کچھ کھا کر انگلیاں چاٹتے ہوئے ہی لوٹتے ہیں۔

فاطمہ کا کہنا ہے کہ آج یہ ڈھابہ صرف ان کی موٹر سائیکل ٹریننگ کی وجہ سے ہی چل رہا ہے۔

’صبح موٹر سائیکل پر بہنوں کو سکول چھوڑ کر آتی ہوں، ڈھابے کا سامان اور مارکیٹ سے راشن لے کر آتی ہوں، پھر دوپہر کو آ کر ڈھابہ کھولتی ہوں، دوپہر کو بہنوں کو سکول سے لے کر ٹیوشن سینٹر چھوڑتی ہوں۔ میرا تو آدھا دن اسی موٹر سائیکل پر گزر جاتا ہے۔ آخر بیٹا بن کر ابو کے حصے کے سب کام بھی تو کرنے ہیں۔‘

خود کو مضبوط اور نڈر ظاہر کرنے والی فاطمہ کا سفر اتنا آسان نہیں جتنا دکھائی دیتا ہے۔

فاطمہ نے پولیس لائنز سے تربیت تو لی لیکن ٹریننگ سنٹر کی چاردیواری میں موٹر سائیکل چلانے اور گاؤں کی ٹوٹی ہوئی سڑکوں پر سواری کرنے میں بہت فرق ہے۔ فاطمہ کو یہ احساس تب ہوا جب ان کا پہلا ایکسیڈنٹ ہوا۔

’غلطی اس انسان کی تھی لیکن گری میں اور مجھے کافی چوٹیں بھی آئیں۔ اس سے میرا ڈر تو ختم ہو گیا لیکن ابو کی موٹرسائیکل خراب ہو گئی۔ اب میرے پاس اپنی موٹرسائیکل نہیں، ماموں سے انکی موٹر سائیکل مانگ کر ڈھابے اور گھر کا کام چلاتی ہوں۔`

فاطمہ کی خواہش ہے کہ کاش ایک دن وہ اتنے پیسے اکٹھے کر پائیں کہ خود موٹر سائیکل خرید سکیں۔


یہ مسئلہ صرف فاطمہ کا نہیں بلکہ ہر اس لڑکی کا ہے جس نے پنجاب حکومت کی سکیم کے ذریعے موٹر سائیکل چلانا سیکھ تو لیتی ہے لیکن اپنا سواری نہ ہونے کے باعث چلا نہیں پاتیں۔

سنہ 2015 سے اب تک وومن آن ویلز پروگرام کے تحت پنجاب کے پانچ اضلاع، لاہور، روالپنڈی، ملتان، فیصل آباد اور سرگودھا میں تین ہزار سے زائد خواتین کو موٹر سائیکل چلانے کی مفت تربیت دی گئی ہے لیکن تعداد کے برعکس اتنی خواتین سڑکیوں پر موٹر سائیکل لے کر نہیں آ پائیں۔

اس حوالے سے وومن آن ویلز پروگرام کے سربراہ سلمان صوفی کا کہنا ہے کہ اس مسئلے کا حل سستی موٹر سائیکل سکیم میں ہے۔

`ٹریننگ لینے والی زیادہ تر خواتین مڈل کلاس سے تعلق رکھتی ہیں تو اپنی موٹر سائیکل خریدنے کی استطاعت نہیں۔ اسی لیے اب وومن آن ویلز پروگرام کے دوسرے فیز میں حکومت پنجاب صوبے کے پانچ اضلاع میں تین ہزار خواتین کو قرعہ اندازی کے ذریعے گلابی رنگ کی سبسیڈائزڈ موٹرسائیکلز دے رہی ہے۔‘





Sehat.com.pk and Aga Khan Rural Support Programme Spread Awareness About Female Hygiene

Sehat.com.pk and Aga Khan Rural Support Programme Spread Awareness About Female Hygiene

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Sehat and the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme have decided to partner up and promote sound female hygiene practices in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. They both collaborated to conduct an activity in Chitral in which Menstrual Kits formulated by Sehat were distributed to the following educational institutes in Chitral:
 
↦ Government Girls College Booni Sub Division Mastuj
↦ Government Girls Middle School Charun Sub Division Mastuj Chitral

Sehat has already conducted a CSR activity in the form of a football camp held in Chitral earlier in 2017 with the support of the Imran Khan Foundation, District Association Chitral, and Langlands School and College.  One of Sehat’s main goals since its inception has been to provide an immediate impact to Pakistanis all over the country with its efficient mechanism of delivering medicines directly from the manufacturer to the medicine’s doorstep.

It was on this occasion that consultation was provided by a very prominent Gynaecologist based in Lahore, Dr. Saeed of the OB-GYN Clinic, in devising a menstrual kit that provided the utmost of convenience and reliability on sound female hygiene practices.

This was also a great opportunity for awareness of such practices, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme has been very active in the Northern Areas of Pakistan, and has made it a very real initiative to improve the state of education and healthcare in these areas in the next 20 years.

Director of Marketing Bilal Mumtaz had the following to say about the activity and collaboration

"I really like the activities that are being conducted by the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme in Chitral. Having visited the area a few times, I can confidently say that this an area unlike any other in Pakistan, boasting one of the highest literacy rates in the country, with massive plans for industrialization as seen by the Gol Hydro Power Project. We hope we can work closely with the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme in more areas in Pakistan and are happy to continue making an impact in people’s lives"



Jazz Introduces Pakistan’s First 4G Enabled Feature Phone

Jazz Introduces Pakistan’s First 4G Enabled Feature Phone

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Jazz, Pakistan’s number one digital company, has launched Jazz Digit 1 – a 4G enabled ‘smart’ feature phone for customers across Pakistan. The launch is in line with Jazz’s commitment of introducing affordable products and services in a bid to bridge the prevalent digital divide. Jazz Introduces Pakistan’s First 4G Enabled Feature Phone.

The Digit 1 is a Jazz branded ‘smart’ feature phone that offers 6 months of free 4G internet* along with a free data SIM. The device supports famous smartphone applications like Facebook and WhatsApp. Other special features involve a touchscreen, Wi-Fi hotspot, a 2MP camera and a reliable 2000 mAh battery.


Muhammad Ali Khan, Head of Devices at Jazz, said, “We are constantly looking for avenues to provide our customers with the best in-class and affordable services and products. The launch of Jazz Digit 1 enables our customers to use our fastest 4G network to reach out to their loved ones over social media in a cost effective manner.”

Digit1 is the first ever 4G ‘smart’ feature phone powered by a Qualcomm processor and will be a game changer in the feature phone market. Users will be able to enjoy smart applications like Facebook, WhatsApp, and YouTube via browser for the first time on a feature phone.

The phone fits well with prevalent market dynamics as majority of the mobile subscribers in the country are still using legacy 2G phones and needs newer options to convert to latest technologies like 4G.

Currently, the devices are available at Jazz Experience centers and franchises nationwide for PKR 5,300 along with Digit’s one year official warranty program.




Facebook Introduces New Feature in #Pakistan to Help Increase #BloodDonations

Facebook Introduces New Feature in #Pakistan to Help Increase #BloodDonations

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Facebook Introduces New Feature in Pakistan to Help Increase Blood Donations



Karachi (27 February 2018) - Today, Facebook is launching a blood donations feature in Pakistan to make it easier for people to sign up to be blood donors, and to help connect donors with people and organizations in need. Pakistan, like many countries, has a shortage of safe blood. In some cases, this shortage means patients and their families are responsible for finding donors to replace the blood they receive from blood banks or hospitals. This can cause high-stress situations as people try to find blood donors on their own. Many people are reaching out to their networks on Facebook. There are thousands of posts each month in Pakistan seeking blood donors on Facebook, and over 100,000 people in blood donation groups. 

This is where Facebook can help, by finding ways to more efficiently bring blood donors, people and organizations together. We have worked together with nonprofit organizations, health industry experts, potential donors and people who have used Facebook to find blood donors to ensure that this feature was designed to be useful to people. We recently launched a similar tool in India and Bangladesh, where nearly 7 million people have signed up to be blood donors on Facebook. 

Making It Easier to Become a Blood Donor
Starting today, people using Facebook in Pakistan will be able to sign up to be blood donors either on their profiles or by visiting facebook.com/donateblood. All information will remain private and set to Only Me by default, but people can choose to share their donor status more widely. This feature will be available on Android, iOS and desktop.

Connecting People and Organizations with Blood Donors
We're also make it easier for people and organizations, such as blood banks and hospitals, to connect with blood donors on Facebook. 

• When people are seeking donations, they will be able to create special posts to spread the word or go to facebook.com/findblooddonors. Facebook will automatically notify blood donors who may be nearby to help. Donors can then review the request and, if they wish to respond, contact the requester directly through a phone call. The requester won’t be able to see any information about the donor, unless the donor explicitly provides it when he or she replies. 

• When organizations are hosting a blood camp event in Pakistan, they will be able to create an event on Facebook and nearby blood donors will be automatically notified. Donors can review the event and indicate if they're going or interested. 

Hema Budaraju, Head of Product, Health at Facebook: "We hope that by increasing awareness and providing tools for people and organizations in need to connect with those who are willing to help, we can make it easier for people to donate blood."

Prof. Hasan Abbas Zaheer, National Coordinator, Safe Blood Transfusion Programme, Ministry of National Health Services, Government of Pakistan: 
“Safe Blood Transfusion Programme is proud to work with Facebook. We believe Facebook's Blood Donation feature will help us address a key programmatic challenge for us, that is reaching a younger population of potential donors. We are confident that now this gap will soon become history.”

Dr Saeed Elahi, Chairman, Pakistan Red Crescent Society: 
“Safe blood saves lives and improves health. For 70 years, the Pakistan Red Crescent has worked to prevent and alleviate human suffering. We believe Facebook's Blood Donation feature will make it easier for people in need to find donors and increase blood donations overall. Thousands of people seek blood donations every month in Pakistan and today the Facebook Blood Donation tool will help raise awareness of and the importance of reliable access to safe blood in Pakistan.”  

People in Pakistan can go to facebook.com/donateblood to learn more and sign up to be a blood donor. For organizations interested in using the blood donations feature, contact us here.




دنیا کو چھوڑیں، انتہا پسند ہمارے لئے خطرناک نہیں: رضا رومی کا کالم

دنیا کو چھوڑیں، انتہا پسند ہمارے لئے خطرناک نہیں: رضا رومی کا کالم

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OPPO – HBLPSL2018 officially kicks off with a Grand Opening Ceremony in Dubai

OPPO – HBLPSL2018 officially kicks off with a Grand Opening Ceremony in Dubai

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Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 kicked off to a roaring start with a gala opening ceremony at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday evening. The ceremony was followed by the opening match between Multan Sultans and the defending champions Peshawar Zalmi. The opening extravaganza witnessed the presence of several renowned names from the current and previous generation of cricketers as well as celebrities from the world of entertainment. 

Young and upcoming movie stars Hareem Farooq and Bilal Ashraf were the emcees for the ceremony. Cricket fans present at the Dubai stadium also had the opportunity to visit PSL’s official smartphone partner OPPO’s experience zone showcasing the latest smartphones from The Selfie Expert and Leader.

The opening ceremony started with the national anthem of Pakistan performed by Sachal Orchestra and the United Arab Emirates and hit high notes with enthralling and eye catching performances by Ali Zafar, Shahzad Roy and the legendary Sufi singer Abida Parveen. Internationally acclaimed artist Jason Derulo also performed following in the footsteps of Sean Paul and Shaggy who made their mark at the first two editions of the PSL.

The Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board, Mr. Najam Sethi delivered the keynote speech applauding the efforts put in for the ceremony and motivating the teams. He said, "PSL keeps getting bigger and better with each year. The difference between the last edition and this edition is that now we have bigger stars, and hopefully we will see better cricket. The pitches designed to bring in big runs.” Commenting that PSL has re-energized cricket in Pakistan, he vowed that PSL will continue to promote the sport and bring young talent to the forefront in the country.

According to CEO OPPO Pakistan, Mr. George Long, “In Pakistan, cricket is a game which unites the entire nation. OPPO hopes to capture exciting match moments on the performance driven selfie expert OPPO F5 through the “OPPO selfie moment” in the match campaign.”

This year’s newest entry, Multan Sultans led the team march as the master of ceremony Ramiz Raja introduced the team. They were followed by Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, champions Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators.

Hassan Ali, the face of OPPO’s new F5 TVC exclusively shot for the Pakistani market has been unable to perform in the first match due to injury, but he’ll join this tournament as soon as he gets fit. He is lined up as a fast bowler in Peshawar Zalmi and vowed to perform his best in Pakistan Super League Season 3.  

200 million Pakistani will be looking forward to matches to be played on home soil. Lahore will be lit up to host the two qualifiers while Karachi will be the hosting the closing ceremony followed by the Final. 




Syria is burning - 'Survive or die together': More than 400 killed in Eastern Ghouta

Syria is burning - 'Survive or die together': More than 400 killed in Eastern Ghouta

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Syria is burning -  'Survive or die together': More than 400 killed in Eastern Ghouta

Syrian government aerial offensive on rebel-held enclave that began on Sunday has killed at least 403 people.


More than 400 people have been killed in Eastern Ghouta, a monitoring group said, as Syrian government forces backed by Russian warplanes continued their aerial bombardment of the rebel-held area.



The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Thursday that at least 403 people were killed in the "hysterical attack" that began on Sunday, including 150 children. Almost 2,120 others were wounded.

UN special envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, stressed the urgent need for a ceasefire in comments made before Thursday's UN Security Council meeting.

"The humanitarian situation in Eastern Ghouta is appalling and, therefore, we need a ceasefire that stops both the horrific heavy bombardment of Eastern Ghouta and the indiscriminate mortar shelling on Damascus," he said.

He added the ceasefire needs to be followed by immediate, unhindered humanitarian access and a facilitated evacuation of wounded people out of Eastern Ghouta and warned against this being a repeat of Aleppo.

Living under bombardment
Residents of Eastern Ghouta, the majority of whom are internally displaced, say there is nothing they can do and nowhere to hide.

Rafat al-Abram lives in Douma and is a car mechanic. The air attacks over the last few days have disrupted his job as the street he works on was destroyed by two raids.

"I managed to get some of my tools and equipment out, and fix cars whenever I can," he told Al Jazeera.

"Sometimes I also fix the ambulances of the civil defence, which break down often because of their constant use."


The air offensive by Syrian and Russian warplanes since Sunday has been relentless, residents of Eastern Ghouta say [Courtesy: SAMS] 
His wife and two teenage daughters, Khadija, 17, and Ola, 15, remain at home. They start their day by sitting together before al-Abram visits his neighbours to get the latest grim news.

"Sometimes a bombing takes place near where I am working, which means I have to stop and hurry to help the civil defence pull victims from the rubble," he said.

After al-Abram returns home, he says he is haunted by the unbearable scenes he witnessed during the day.

"Seeing a father or mother wailing and crying over their dead children, or a father carrying his son who has one leg amputated, or another screaming at God and then at people to help save his family who are all lying under the rubble of a building … I try to comfort them even though I want to sit and cry with them from the horror of what is happening all around us," he said.

'Survive or die together'
Rebel-controlled Eastern Ghouta, a mostly rural area on the outskirts of the capital Damascus, has been under government siege since 2013. About 400,000 Syrians live there. The siege has resulted in huge inflation of the cost of basic foodstuffs, a bag of bread now costs the equivalent of $5.

Malnutrition rates have reached unprecedented levels, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, with 11.9 percent of children under the age of five acutely malnourished.

Only one aid convoy was permitted inside the area in February, to the town of Nashabieh, but none were allowed in January and December.



Nisma al-Hatri told Al Jazeera her husband and 10-year-old daughter Sara wake up to the sound of warplanes.

"Every day goes like this: bombings, then I clean the house from the effect of the nearby shelling, then we hide in one room, attempting to survive or die together," Hatri said.

"My daughter Sara and I wake up with our arms around each other from the night before," al-Hatmi continued. "We all sleep on one mattress. She hugs me and asks me why she can't go out to play, or to school or to see her friends. I cannot answer her."

The 32-year-old used to be a teacher, but schools were shut down a month ago because the situation grew too dangerous to go outside. Nevertheless, Hatmi still gives lessons to Sara and other neighbourhood children on an almost daily basis.

Her husband goes out every morning for several hours and returns with barley, which Hatmi cooks with rice for their breakfast and dinner. Some days her husband returns empty-handed.

'War against civilians'
Mahmood Adam, a member of the Syrian Civil Defence, described to Al Jazeera the reality of Eastern Ghouta as "disastrous".


Civil defence help a man from a shelter in the besieged town of Douma in Eastern Ghouta [Bassam Khabieh/Reuters] 
"We are talking about a systematic targeting of civilians in their homes, schools, medical centres, marketplaces, and civil defence sites," he said. "This is an extermination of the society in this area."

"There are families who have been hiding in basements and underground shelters who haven't seen the sun in days for fear of the brutality of the regime and the Russian warplanes," he continued.

"We don't know whether we will be alive to tell the world what is happening in the next hour or day. The rocket launchers are relentless, and the warplanes have not left the skies of Eastern Ghouta since Sunday.

"Everyone here knows this is a slaughter and a crime against humanity," he added. "This is a war against civilians."

Targeting medical centres
Speaking from the Turkish border city of Gaziantep, Al Jazeera's Osama Bin Javaid said doctors in Eastern Ghouta are saying the circumstances are "beyond words".

"What they see is body after body arriving in makeshift clinics," Bin Javaid said. "[They are] trying to give medical aid to the people who are in their hundreds being wounded in a relentless barrage of rockets, shells, and air raids.

"They are running out of medical assistance and places to put these people because at least 22 facilities, according to the Syrian American Medical Society, have been targeted since Sunday," he said.


A man walks out of a building's rubble carrying two crutches in Eastern Ghouta [Courtesy of SAMS] 
Ahmed al-Masri, spokesman for the Union of Free Syrian Doctors, told Al Jazeera that government forces are attempting to destroy "every aspect of civilian life".

"The regime's forces are using the most ferocious means of bombardment," he said. "As a result, many of the hospitals and medical facilities in Eastern Ghouta were directly hit and destroyed.

"Three of our medical centres were shelled and destroyed, and one of our crews was killed and three others wounded."

No consensus on ceasefire
Meanwhile, the UN Security Council failed to reach an agreement on a resolution put forward by Sweden and Kuwait that called for a 30-day cessation of hostilities to allow aid delivery and the evacuation of civilians from besieged Eastern Ghouta.

Russian UN ambassador Vassily Nebenzya said there was "no agreement" and presented amendments to the draft resolution "for it to be realistic". He also accused the Syrian Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, of being "closely affiliated with terrorist groups".

The Syrian ambassador to the UN, Basher al-Jaafari, accused the UN and mainstream media of backing "terrorists recruited by the US from all over the world" to fight in Syria.

Al Jazeera's diplomatic correspondent James Bays said Jaafari's comments were typical of a man who has "stoutly defended his government and whatever it does".

"He is representing a government that is breaching international law - effectively many would say carrying out war crimes," Bays said, speaking from the UN headquarters in New York.

"He's very much supported diplomatically by Russia. They helped the Syrian government turn the tide of the war in the last two years, and they are now helping do whatever it takes to win the war."



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حکایات شیخ سعدی ؒ - عقل مند چرواہا، کہتے ہیں ایران کا بادشاہ دارا ایک شکار کھیلتے ہوئے….

حکایات شیخ سعدی ؒ - عقل مند چرواہا، کہتے ہیں ایران کا بادشاہ دارا ایک شکار کھیلتے ہوئے….

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حکایات شیخ سعدی ؒ  -  عقل مند چرواہا، کہتے ہیں ایران کا بادشاہ دارا ایک شکار کھیلتے ہوئے….

کہتے ہیں ایران کا بادشاہ دارا ایک دن شکار کھیلتے ہوئے چراگاہ پہنچ گیا جہاں اس کے گھوڑے چرا کرتے تھے۔ 
بادشاہ گھوڑا دوڑاتے ہوئے اپنے لشکر سے بہت آگے نکل آیا۔
شاہی گھوڑوں کے چرواہے نے بادشاہ کی صورت دیکھی تو قدم بوسی کے لیے جلدی سے آگے بڑھا۔ بادشاہ نے اسے اپنا کوئی دشمن سمجھا اور فوراً ترکش سے تیر کھینچا۔ بادشاہ جب کمان میں جوڑ کر تیر چلانے لگا تو چرواہا چلایا۔
’’عالم پناہ! میں دشمن نہیں ۔ شاہی گھوڑوں کی نگرانی کرنے والا گلہ بان ہوں۔ شاہی چراگاہ کاچرواہا ہوں۔‘‘
بادشاہ نے کمان سے ہاتھ کھینچ لیا اور تیر ترکش میں رکھتے ہوئے کہا:
’’ تُو خوش قسمت ہے کہ بچ گیا ہے۔ ہم نے تو کمان کاچلہ چڑھا لیا تھا۔ اگر تو ایک پل اور خاموش رہتا تو تیرا کام تمام ہوچکا ہوتا۔ خاک اور خون میں تیری لاش تڑپ رہی ہوتی۔‘‘

چرواہے نے ادب سے جھکتے ہوئے عرض کیا:
’’عالم پناہ! اچنبھے کی بات ہے کہ اعلی حضرت نے اپنے غلام کو نہ پہچاناجب کہ میں کئی بار قدم بوسی کے لیے شاہی دربار میں حاضر ہوچکا ہوں۔ میں ایک معمولی چرواہا ہوں مگر اپنے گلے کے ایک ایک گھوڑے کو پہچانتا ہوں۔ حضورِ والا! جس گھوڑے کو طلب فرمائیں لاکھ گھوڑوں سے نکال لاؤں۔ بادشاہ کے لیے لازم ہے کہ وہ اپنی رعایا کے ہر بندے کو جانتا پہچانتا ہو۔‘‘

تلقین:
حضرت سعدیؒ نے اس حکایت میں یہ نکتہ بیان فرمایا ہے کہ حکمران اور رعایا،رہنما اور کارکن کے درمیان گہرا رابطہ ہونا چاہئے۔کسی بھی ذمہ دار کو اپنی ذمہ داری سے آشنا ہونا چاہیے۔ اگر راعی رعایا کو نہ جانے پہچانے گا تو رعایا بھی اسے نہیں جانے پہچانے گی۔



حکایات شیخ سعدی ؒ - جرم کی سزا، ایران کے مشہور بادشاہ عمرولیث کا ایک غلام موقع پاکر…

حکایات شیخ سعدی ؒ - جرم کی سزا، ایران کے مشہور بادشاہ عمرولیث کا ایک غلام موقع پاکر…

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حکایات شیخ سعدی ؒ  - جرم کی سزا، ایران کے مشہور بادشاہ عمرولیث کا ایک غلام موقع پاکر…

ایران کے مشہور بادشاہ عمر ولیث کا ایک غلام موقع پاکر بھاگ گیا لیکن فوراً ہی گرفتار کرکے واپس لایا گیا۔ اس زمانے میں یہ دستور تھا کہ بھگوڑے غلام کو پکڑے جانے کے بعد قتل کردیا جاتا تھا۔ بادشاہ نے اسے قتل کردینے کا حکم دیا تو بندہ مسکین نے اپنا سر عمر ولیث کے آگے زمین پر رکھ دیا اور کہا: ’’عالم پناہ! میں نے حضور کا نمک کھایا ہے۔ میں نہیں چاہتا کہ آپ قیامت کے دن خدا کی عدالت میں میرے قتل کے جرم میں ملزم بنے کھڑے ہوں۔ مؤدبانہ گزارش ہے کہ اگر آپ نے غلام کو قتل ہی کرنا ہے تو پہلے اس کا شرعی جواز پیدا کرلیں۔‘‘

’’وہ شرعی جواز کیا ہوسکتا ہے؟‘‘ بادشاہ نے پوچھا۔
اُس غلام کی بادشاہ کے وزیر سے پہلے لاگ ڈانٹ چلی آتی تھی لہٰذا وہ موقع سے فائدہ اٹھاتے ہوئے بولا: ’’میں بادشاہ کے وزیر کو قتل کردوں پھر اس کے قصاص میں آپ مجھ کو قتل کروادیں۔ اس طرح میرا خون آپ کی گردن پر نہ ہوگا۔‘‘

بادشاہ یہ سن کر بے اختیار ہنسنے لگا اور وزیر سے پوچھا: ’’اب کیا مصلحت دیکھتے ہو تم؟‘‘

وزیر نے عرض کیا: ’’بادشاہ سلامت! واسطے خدا کے اس شوخ چشم کو آزاد کریں ورنہ یہ مجھے کسی بلا میں گرفتار کرادے گا۔‘‘
حضرت سعدیؒ نے اس حکایت میں دو باتیں سمجھائی ہیں، اول تو جرأت اور ہوش مندی کے فائدے کی طرف اشارہ کیا ہے کہ انتہائی خوف کی حالت میں بھی حواس بحال رہیں تو مصیبت سر سے ٹل جاتی ہے۔ دوم یہ کہ دشمن ہر لحاظ سے بُری شے ہے۔ حتیٰ کے ادنیٰ ترین غلام کو بھی دشمن نہ بناؤ ورنہ وقت آنے پر تمھاری جان لے کر رہے گا۔




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Zong and Supernet signs MoU for Enhanced Connectivity Solutions

Zong and Supernet signs MoU for Enhanced Connectivity Solutions

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ISLAMABAD : Zong 4G has entered into a partnership with one of leading corporate data network company, Supernet, to enhance the service delivery for its customers. Under the umbrella of the partnership, the corporate and small and medium-sized enterprises will be facilitated with enhanced 4G connectivity solutions. 

Zong 4G’s customer now do not have to deal with multiple partners, as through this MOU both organizations can complement each other in projects where connectivity is required by customers at multiple locations.

Mr. Shams ul Arfeen, CEO Supernet Limited commented, “It is a good opportunity for Supernet to partner with Zong (CMPaK). With our expertise and experience in data connectivity combined with Zong’s best- in-class telecom infrastructure, we are confident that our customers will experience unparalleled business services.” 

Zong 4G the most preferred solution provider for its customers as it continuously aims to enable them and enhance their experience so this partnership will adhere to one window connectivity solutions by bridging the gap for service delivery for its customers through efficient service delivery.