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Miracle babies survive Larkana’s HIV epidemic
LARKANA, Sindh: More than three and a half years ago, a small town doctor stumbled on Pakistan’s biggest HIV outbreak. On February 22, 2019, a six-year-old girl was brought to Dr Imran Arbani’s clinic in Ratodero, with a population of around half a million, in Sindh’s Larkana district. The girl had fever and was losing weight precipitously. Despite visits to multiple doctors and a variety of treatments, the child’s condition didn’t improve.
Video: Make your motorcycle attractive and safe | SAMAA
Motorcycle is the most economic means of transportation in Pakistan. It is preferred by many because of its low fuel consumption, flexibility and price. But the riders are always at the risk of accident. You may also like The two-wheeler gets difficult to balance during rains, and many bike riders sustaib injuries when the bike slips.
Pakistani brothers in DOTA 2 International as prize money of $40 million
عالمی سطح پر ڈوٹا ٹو انٹرنیشنل کا ایونٹ پھر سے شروع ہوگیا ہے جس میں دنیا بھر سے گیمرز مقابلے میں جیت کر زیادہ سے زیادہ رقم حاصل کر سکتے ہیں۔ پاکستان میں اس کی خبر بڑی گیمنگ کمیونٹی کی وجہ سے نہیں بلکہ اس وجہ سے ہے کیونکہ کراچی کے دو بھائی آپس میں مدمقابل ہیں۔ ڈوٹا کا مطلب (ڈیفنس آف دی اینشنٹس) ہے۔ گیمز کی کمپنی ’’والو‘‘ نے گزشتہ سال کرونا وائرس کے باعث ٹورنامنٹ منسوخ کر دیا تھا۔ اس سال ایونٹ اگست میں منعقد ہونا تھا تاہم اسے اکتوبر تک کے لیے ملتوی کیا گیا تھا، جو کہ اب شروع ہوچکا ہے۔ مقابلے کے...
Pakistani brothers enter DOTA 2 International with $40m prize pool | SAMAA
DOTA II International is bringing back its main event, a competition for gamers around the world to win the battle for the maximum prize money in the history of competitions. The news is big in Pakistan not just because of its massive gaming community but because two brothers from Karachi will be facing off with each other. DOTA stands for Defence of The Ancient. Last year, the event was cancelled but the game’s company, Valve, has managed to bring the tournament back this year.
Video: New Year celebrations begin in Australia with Sydney fireworks | SAMAA
HOME > Video Limited people were allowed at the Sydney Harbour SAMAA | Rahim Sajwani - Posted: Dec 31, 2020 | Last Updated: 12 mins ago Posted: Dec 31, 2020 | Last Updated: 12 mins ago Your browser does not support the video tag.New year celebrations began in Australia with fireworks at the Sydney Harbour.
Faking it on Fiverr isn’t how Pakistanis will make it | SAMAA
Pakistanis earning by selling their skills on freelance platforms such as Fiverr and Upwork are stuck in a Catch-22: without reviews they won’t get work and without work they can’t get reviews. But in true jugardu style, as anyone could have told you, they have found a way: buying fake reviews. This is how it works: Freelancers register with these websites and create their profiles describing their skills.
Samaa Podcast E02: Investing in Naya Pakistan Certificates | SAMAA
The government of Pakistan has launched Naya Pakistan Certificate investment schemes for overseas Pakistanis. Non-resident Pakistanis who open Roshan Digital Accounts, a special account for expats, can invest in this scheme, which offers a much higher profit rate than what banks are paying in Pakistan as well as America. Watch this video to learn about the main features of this scheme and how much profit you can make from it.
Pakistan is going to launch its own Alibaba | SAMAA
HOME > Video It will help Pakistani producers trade directly with global markets Reporting | Rahim Sajwani - Posted: Nov 14, 2020 | Last Updated: 4 mins ago Posted: Nov 14, 2020 | Last Updated: 4 mins ago The Pakistan Mercantile Exchange is preparing to launch an e-commerce platform, much like Alibaba.com, by the end of 2020. It will connect Pakistani producers and farmers with international markets and boost our exports and foreign exchange earnings.
Sindh traders union tired of waiting for Sindh government policy | SAMAA
HOME > Video SAMAA | Rahim Sajwani - Posted: Apr 22, 2020 | Last Updated: 9 mins ago Posted: Apr 22, 2020 | Last Updated: 9 mins ago Jameel Paracha, chairperson of the Sindh traders union, says the government has not given any guidelines for traders yet. He added that they will not wait any longer and are going to announce their own policy. Coronavirus, COVID-19, Isolation, Quarantine, Lockdown, Pandemic, Coronavirus Cases, Ramzan Kareem, Taraveh, Masjid
Salaried people’s step-by-step guide to filing income tax returns | SAMAA
With the deadline to file your income tax returns only a week away, SAMAA Digital demonstrates how salaried people can file their income tax returns using the FBR’s Tax آسان app. This is recording of an original filing reproduced for your understanding. In the last two videos, we demonstrated how to register with the FBR and what information is required to become a tax filer.
Pervez Musharraf’s post retirement luxuries | Samaa Digital
How a Musharraf afforded properties in Pakistan, UAE and UK
This seven-year-old child sketches like a professional | Samaa Digital
Muhammad Dawood hails from Jhang
Here’s how you can become a successful YouTuber | Samaa Digital
SAMAA Digital expert gives you some easy tips
Ghilaf-e-Kaabah changing ceremony | Samaa Digital
The ceremony to change the Ghilaf-e-Kaabah was held early morning The annual ceremony to change the Ghilaf-e-Kaabah was held early morning in Saudi Arabia, where millions of Muslims have gathered to perform Hajj.
Dr Imran Arbani, the man who unearthed Larkana’s HIV outbreak | Samaa Digital
851 cases have been reported in Larkana district Health Secretary Saeed Ahmed Awan took notice and government camps were set up after Dr Arbani found his patients to be HIV positive
Federal budget 2019: the answers to your most common questions | Samaa Digital
Breaking down the budget and its impact Listen to SAMAA Digital's senior business reporter Farooq Baloch answer your queries related to the federal budget
Pakistan me rape ke qanoon me ahm tabdeeli | Samaa Digital
Zina aur zina bil jabar me koi farq he? Yeh aur deegar sawalon ka jawab Sarah Zaman deti hain. Wo Women’s Action Forum ki Hyderabad conference me June 15, 2019 ko qawaneen ki tabdeelian explain karti hain.
Larkana’s uneasy history with HIV | Samaa Digital
Larkana, a district comprising 1.5 million people, recently had an HIV outbreak which took the country by storm. This was, however, not the first time the district had such an outbreak. The first major HIV outbreak occurred in 2003. At the time, 17 out of 175 people were found to be HIV positive, a survey revealed. Prostitution and syringe sharing were identified as the main causes of the outbreak.
Haal-e-Dil Kisko Sunayen Aapke Hote Hue – Naat | Samaa Digital
Sultan, Ali Raza, Akmal Hussain and Nabeel Raza performing Naat
رمضان المبارک میں فالسہ انتہائی مہنگا کیوں؟
رمضان المبارک میں اس سال 400 روپے کلوگرام میں فروخت ہونے والے پھل فالسے کی وجوہات سامنے آگئی ہیں۔ حیدرآباد میں فالسے کی فصل کے منیجر خالد میمن کا کہنا ہے کہ ہمیں فالسے کی پیداوار ہی بہت مہنگی پڑتی ہے کیونکہ اس کی زمین کی قیمت اور کرائے میں بہت اضافہ ہوچکا ہے۔ حکومت نے 10 مئی کو کمشنر کے دفتر میں فالسے کی قیمت 189 روپے کلوگرام مقرر کی ہے لیکن فالسے کی پیداواری لاگت 200 روپے کلوگرام بھی کم ہے۔ فالسے کی کاشت بہت مہنگی پڑتی ہے کیونکہ مزدور کی رقم میں بھی اضافہ ہوچکا ہے۔ کھیتوں میں بیج بونے کا...
This is why Falsas are so expensive this Ramazan | Samaa Digital
Falsa season is here but prices are as high as Rs400 per kilogram. A grower explained why the popular fruit is so expensive this year. “It is an expensive crop to produce,” said Khalid Memon, a manager for falsa crops in Hyderabad. The land it is grown on has become more expensive. Its rent has gone up. The government set price at the Commissioner’s office Rs189/kg (for May 10) but this is lower than how much it costs to produce the falsa: Rs200/kg.
2-min take with the internet sensation Mr. Excuse Me | Samaa Digital
See where Waseem Hassan Sheikh gets his information from An exclusive interview with Internets favorite Mr. Excuse MeFollow SAMAA English on Facebook Twitter, and Instagram
MQM lost its way, but why? | Samaa Digital
Watch the video to find out Obed Pasha, an assistant professor at Cleveland State University talks about how MQM lost track.Watch more Samaa Originals on ourchannel or
How did mohajir respond to MQM’s collapse? | Samaa Digital
Watch the video to find out Obed Pasha, an assistant professor at Cleveland State University talks about MQM's collapseFollow SAMAA English on Facebook Twitter, and Instagram
The origins of Hinglaj Devi | Samaa Digital
Dr Jürgen Schaflechner talks about Hinglaj in Balochistan Thousands come to perform pilgrimage every year. Even Muslims revere it as Bibi Nani. Dr Schaflechner of the University of Heidelberg has just published a book on this extraordinary historic space. Watch more Samaa Originals on our YouTube channel or Facebook
Beaconhouse’s IB student’s exhibit their visual art | Samaa Digital
Exhibition took place on April 5, 2019
Watch: Traffic policemen assault Karachi man | Samaa Digital
The traffic policemen have been suspended Two traffic policemen were suspended on Tuesday after a video of them getting into fight with two men went viral on social media. In the video, one of the two policemen can be seen drawing out his weapon. DIG Traffic Javed Mahar has suspended the officers and ordered SSP East-Traffic to investigate the matter. Taking notice of the incident, Sindh IG Dr Syed Kaleem Imam has asked for a detailed inquiry report.
Can MQM make a comeback? | Samaa Digital
Watch the video to find out Obed Pasha, an assistant professor at Cleveland State University talks about MQM's political situation.Follow SAMAA English on Facebook Twitter, and Instagram
Who will lead MQM? | Samaa Digital
Watch the video to find out Obed Pasha, an assistant professor at Cleveland State University talks about MQM's political situation.Follow SAMAA English on Facebook Twitter, and Instagram
Bushra Zaidi – a case that changed Karachi by accident | Samaa Digital
Monday, April 15, 1985, started just like any other day for Najma and Bushra Zaidi. The sisters got ready and left for college. They were students of Sir Syed Girls College. The sisters got off the bus and were crossing Nazimabad’s Nawab Siddiq Ali Khan Road when they fell victim to two racing mini buses. Najma’s leg was fractured, but she survived. Bushra was crushed between the two buses and died on the spot. Bushra’s death changed everything.
بشریٰ زیدی کیس : ایک حادثہ جس نے کراچی کو بدل کر رکھ دیا
نجمہ اور بشریٰ زیدی کیلئے پیر 15 اپریل 1985ء دیگر دنوں کی طرح تھا، سر سید کالج کی طالبات بہنیں ہمیشہ کی طرح تیار ہو کر کالج کیلئے نکل گئیں۔ دونوں بہنیں بس سے اتر کر سڑک پار کررہی تھیں کہ ریس لگاتی منی بسوں کی زد میں آگئیں، نجمہ کی ایک ٹانگ فریکچر ہوئی تاہم وہ بچ گئی لیکن بشریٰ دونوں بسوں کے نیچے آگئی اور موقع پر ہی دم توڑ گئی۔ بشریٰ کی موت نے سب کچھ بدل کر رکھ دیا، طلبہ کی سرکردگی میں شہر بھر میں مظاہرے شروع ہوگئے، جو ان لاپرواہ ڈرائیوروں سے نالاں تھے۔ معروف صحافی مظہر عباس نے پرانی یادیں...
Bushra Zaidi – a case that changed Karachi by accident | Samaa Digital
Monday, April 15, 1985, started just like any other day for Najma and Bushra Zaidi. The sisters got ready and left for college. They were students of Sir Syed Girls College. The sisters got off the bus and were crossing Nazimabad’s Nawab Siddiq Ali Khan Road when they fell victim to two racing mini buses. Najma’s leg was fractured, but she survived. Bushra was crushed between the two buses and died on the spot. Bushra’s death changed everything.
کراچی میں “کراچی ایٹ” فیسٹیول کا تین روزہ میلہ سج گیا
کراچی میں عمدہ کھانوں کے شوقین ایک بار پھر تیار ہو جائیں کیونکہ کراچی ایٹ فیسٹیول ایک بار پھر آگیا ہے اور اس بارذائقوں کی دنیا پہلے سے زیادہ وسیع ہوگی۔ شہر کا سب سے بڑا کھانے کا میلہ جمعہ کو کراچی کے بیچ ویو پارک کلفٹن میں شروع ہوا جو اتوار تک جاری رہے گا۔ نئے نئے ذائقوں سے ہمیں روشناس کرانے والے اس فیسٹیول میں اس بار نوے سے زیادہ نئے کھانے رسیاوں کے لیے رکھے جارہے ہیں۔ اس بار وینڈرز اور فیملیز کے لیے الگ الگ دروازے رکھے گئے ہیں جب کہ انٹری فیس میں 50 روپے اضافے کے ساتھ اسے350 کر دیا گیا...
#KarachiEat 2019: Chaat, chocolate and churros
It’s time for residents of Karachi to prepare themselves and their taste buds for some unusual treats. Karachi Eat is back for the sixth time and it’s bigger than ever. The city’s biggest food festival began at 4pm on Friday at Beach View Park in Clifton and will continue till Sunday. Famous for introducing the most unique and one-of-a-kind food, this year the festival will be stepping up its game by introducing 90 new items. Here is our verdict on the new food at Karachi Eat.
The Ketogenic diet, is it a fad or a lifestyle?
Keto diet: eat fat, lose weight, is it that simple?What is it and how to do it right. What one person experienced.
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