PSL 9: Record broken as 254 foreign cricketers

 A record-breaking 254 international players have signed up for the forthcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) season nine, as per reports.

With the ninth PSL season quickly approaching, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is getting ready for it, and many international players have already indicated that they will be participating.

On November 10, the local player category renewal process for the next ninth tournament edition was finished, and nine players’ categories were promoted.

Several of the world’s best players expressed interest when the foreign player registration window opened on October 25.

Due to the elections in Pakistan, speculations claim that the United Arab Emirates and South Africa may host the PSL’s opening matches.

The majority of the franchises, according to the sources, are adamant that the entire tournament take place in Pakistan.

uses of mobile phones. Introduction to child safety online

 Technology is always adapting and it’s here to stay, but many do not think about the safety risk in terms of cybersecurity. An online study revealed a startling figure: 74% of parents are in the dark about their kids’ online activities. And that online activity increases year after year. 85% of mothers said they use technology to keep their children busy.

For a lot of children, the online world is more real than the real world. It is crucial to our children’s well-being that we understand what they see online, what is out there, both good and bad, and how it impacts their physical and emotional well-being.

The problem, as many of us would eagerly admit, is that we feel we don’t really understand the online world. Instagram, Snapchat, and Twitter are bewildering enough, without even mentioning 4chan and the dark web. Furthermore, we don’t feel that we have the technical skills to navigate this complex landscape.

The very best person to keep your child safe online is you. Talking about how to stay safe on the internet is an excellent conduit to build a trusting and positive relationship with your child. Set clear boundaries for what and when they access online, but also to be there for your children when they make a mistake, or when they have gone too far. Isn’t that what parenting fundamentally comes down to?

While children and teenagers need a certain amount of privacy, they also need parental involvement and supervision in their daily lives. The same general parenting skills that apply to the real world also apply while online. If you have cause for concern about your children's online activities, talk to them.

Ishq

 Ishq (Arabic: عشق, ‘išq) is an Arabic word meaning "love" or "passion",^[1] also widely used in other languages of the Muslim world and the Indian subcontinent.

The word ishq does not appear in the Quran, which instead uses derivatives of the verbal root habba (حَبَّ), such as the noun hubb (حُبّ). The word is traditionally derived from the verbal root ʿašaq "to stick, to cleave to" and connected to the noun ʿašaqah, which denotes a kind of ivy.^[2] In its most common classical interpretation, ishq refers to the irresistible desire to obtain possession of the beloved (ma‘shuq), expressing a deficiency that the lover (‘āshiq) must remedy in order to reach perfection (kamāl).^[1] Like the perfections of the soul and the body,

The term ishq is used extensively in Sufi poetry and literature to describe a "selfless and burning love" for Allah. It is the core concept in the doctrine of Islamic mysticism as is key to the connection between man and God. Ishq itself is sometimes held to have been the basis of "creation". The term ishq is widely used in the sacred text of Sikhism.

Some scholars objected to the use of the term 'ishq' due to its association with sensual love but despite the linguistic, cultural or technical meanings, Sufis believe that 'ishq' can only be associated to the Divine.^[3]

The word ishq referred to traditional ghazals and Indo-Persian literary culture^[4] and has made its way to many other languages which were influenced by Sufism. Some of the most notable languages which have this word are Persian, Hindi, Urdu, Pashto, Arabic, Sindhi, Saraiki: عشق, Turkish: aşk, Azerbaijani: eşq, Bengali: এশ্ক, romanized: eshk and Punjabi: ਇਸ਼ਕ.

Poor visibility disrupts life and travel in Indian capital

 Dense fog has caused travel chaos in India's capital Delhi, with dozens of flights and trains affected.

Report say 50 flights and nearly two dozen trains have been delayed.

According to the flight tracking app flightradar24, hundreds of departing flights were delayed by 25 minutes on an average and flight arrivals were delayed by eight minutes.

Dense fog is common in Delhi and the rest of north India during winters, but the cold in Delhi this season has tumbled many records.

An IMD report says Delhi has experienced the coldest January in 13 years with maximum temperature recorded at 17.7C. The second coldest January was nine years ago - in 2015 - when a maximum temperature of 17.9C was recorded in the city. Nights too have been coldest this year after 2013, the report adds.

Injured, hungry and alone - the Gazan children

 

Born amid the horrors of the war in Gaza, the month-old baby girl lying in an incubator has never known a parent's embrace.

She was delivered by Caesarean section after her mother, Hanna, was crushed in an Israeli air strike. Hanna did not live to name her daughter.

"We just call her the daughter of Hanna Abu Amsha," says nurse Warda al-Awawda, who is caring for the tiny newborn at the al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.

Although Israel says it strives to avoid civilian casualties, including issuing evacuation orders, more than 11,500 under-18s have been killed according to Palestinian health officials. Even more have injuries, many of them life-changing.

It is hard to get accurate figures but according to a recent report from Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor, a non-profit group, more than 24,000 children have also lost one or both parents.

Abed and his two surviving siblings are being looked after by his grandmother but everyday life is very hard.

"There's no food or water," he says. "I have a stomach ache from drinking sea water."

A senior SOS staff member tells me about a four-year-old who had been left at a checkpoint. She was brought in with selective mutism, an anxiety disorder which left her unable to speak about what had happened to her and her family, but is now making progress after being welcomed with gifts and playing with other children she lives with.

Unicef believes that nearly all children in Gaza are now in need of mental health support.

With their lives shattered, even when there is a lasting ceasefire, many will be left with terrible losses that they will struggle to overcome.

Former Pakistan PM and wife Bushra Bibi jailed for corruption

 Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been jailed for 14 years, the second sentence handed to Pakistan's former prime minister in two days.

Wednesday's court case revolved around accusations over state gifts that he and his wife received while in office, while Tuesday's case - for which he was sentenced to 10 years - for leaking classified state documents. It is thought the two sentences will run concurrently, although that has not been confirmed.

The court has also ordered the couple to pay a fine of about 1.5 billion rupees (£4.2m; $5.3m).

Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party also said that the sentencing further bans their leader from future political work: he will be disqualified for 10 years from holding public office.

Khan's lawyers said they would be launching an appeal to Pakistan's High Court in both cases.

His wife Bushra Bibi, who had been out on remand, surrendered at the jail on Wednesday. She has typically kept a low profile during their period in office. The two married in 2018, months before Khan was elected prime minister.

The man tipped to win is three-time former PM Nawaz Sharif, who returned from self-imposed exile in the autumn. He was a thorn in the side of the powerful military for much of his long career and was jailed for corruption ahead of the 2018 election that Imran Khan won.

Now many believe he is currently preferred by the Pakistan military establishment, while Khan - who used to be seen as close to the military - has fallen out of favour.

JOINT FAMILY SYSTEM

 

Joint Family System Essay

The joint family system, a cornerstone of Pakistan’s culture and society, has been an integral part of the country’s social fabric for centuries. It is a unique arrangement where several generations of a family, including grandparents, parents, children, and sometimes even extended relatives, live together under a single roof. This system has played a pivotal role in shaping Pakistan society, fostering strong bonds, and promoting values of togetherness, unity, and mutual support. In this essay, we will explore the various aspects of the joint family system its historical evolution, its impact on individuals and society, and its relevance in contemporary times.

Historical Evolution

Over time, it continued to evolve, adapting to changes in society and the economy. It reached its zenith during the Gupta Empire, a period known for its prosperity and cultural achievements. However, as Pakistan went through various historical phases, including invasions, colonial rule, and industrialization, the joint family system began to undergo significant transformations.

Impact of Joint Family System on Individuals

1. Cultural Preservation: The joint family system plays a crucial role in preserving cultural traditions and passing them down to younger generations. Festivals, rituals, and customs are celebrated with enthusiasm and authenticity within joint families.
2. Education and Values: Children growing up in a joint family often benefit from exposure to a wider range of perspectives and values. They learn the importance of respect for elders, cooperation, and empathy.
3. Financial Security: In the past, joint families provided financial security, as resources were pooled together. This ensured that family members were taken care of, even in times of economic hardship.

benefits of children education

 

Will the education of today be the education of tomorrow? Educators must reflect upon current practices and policies and identify ways to transform education to address new challenges in an increasingly complex world. In order to prepare pre-primary and primary aged children for their future, we can no longer rely on traditional education models. When we make innovation an ongoing part of our improvement process, we allow for changes to take place that support dynamic ways to design and deliver quality teaching and learning.

Arts Education

Many children and teens living in low-income areas lack access to the kinds of rich experiences with the arts that are available to many of their wealthier peers. Public schools, afterschool and summer programs, community organizations, and other agencies all have a role to play in ensuring that high-quality arts education is available to all young people.

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Gender equality and women’s rights

 Gender equality is at the very heart of human rights and United Nations values.

Gender-based discrimination is prohibited under almost every human rights treaty. Despite much progress made in securing women’s rights globally, millions of women and girls continue to experience discrimination and violence, being denied of their equality, dignity and autonomy, and even a life.

Promoting women’s human rights and achieving gender equality are core commitments of the UN Human Rights Office. We promote women and girls’ equal enjoyment of all human rights, including freedom from violence, sexual and reproductive rights, access to justice, socio-economic equality, and participation in decision-making.

The impact of COVID-19 on violence against women and girls, on their health, education and livelihoods is significant. This guidance note gives key steps for States and stakeholders to ensure women and girls take part in the design of recovery plans.

Right to a Better World is a documentary video series exploring how human rights-based tactics can be used to achieve sexual and reproductive health rights for all – and drive meaningful progress towards the fulfilment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Babar Azam was hesitant to play final T20 against New Zealand Babar Azam was hesitant to play final T20 against New Zealand

 Babar Azam was pressured to play T20 with a groin injury against New Zealand.Despite his injury, Babar traveled across the continent for a BPL match 2 days later.

• New Zealand won the series 4-1, with Pakistan winning the last match.

Nevertheless, he was persuaded to play but he could only score 13 runs off 24 balls and got dismissed. He also missed a catch and hardly fielded in the second innings. The bowlers saved the day for Pakistan by winning the match by 42 runs and avoiding a 5-0 loss. Babar was the highest run-getter in the series with 213 runs and 3 half-centuries.

According to Babar’s close sources, the injury was not very severe, but Babar wanted to take a break since Pakistan had already lost the series. He also thought that this would give a young player a chance to showcase his talent, but the team management did not agree and Babar played in the match.

Disposable vapes to be banned for children's health, government says

 Disposable vapes are set to be banned as part of plans to tackle the rising number of young people taking up vaping, the government says.

Figures from the Action on Smoking and Health (Ash) charity suggest 7.6% of 11 to 17-year-olds now vape regularly or occasionally, up from 4.1% in 2020.

The ban is expected to be introduced across the UK, the government said.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to explain the plans during a visit to a school on Monday.

It follows last year's announcement of a ban on the sale of cigarettes to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 as part of an attempt to create a "smoke-free generation".

"By stopping children and young people from ever starting to smoke we decrease their chances of developing preventable diseases later in life," she said.

Trading Standards officers also say more resources are needed to help crack down on rogue retailers, and it may take some time and a different range of policies to stop vapes with damaging illegal content coming into the UK and reaching children.