Benefits of Peanuts

 peanuts grow below ground as the fruit of the peanut plant. In the early 1800s, Americans started growing peanuts as a commercial crop. On average, Americans eat more than 6 pounds of peanuts per year. Today, 50% of the peanuts eaten in the United States are consumed in the form of peanut butter.

Much attention has been paid to walnuts and almonds as “heart-healthy” foods, given their high content of unsaturated fats. But research suggests that peanuts are every bit as good for heart health as more expensive nuts.

Foods with a lot of protein can help you feel full with fewer calories. And among nuts, peanuts are second only to almonds when it comes to protein count. Studies have shown that people who include a moderate amount of peanuts in their diet will not gain weight from peanuts. In fact, peanuts could help them lose weight.

Because the study was observational, it cannot prove that peanuts were exactly what caused the lower death rates, but they are definitely associated with them.

Naqvi appointed Chairman PCB

 

• Anwarul Haq Kakar proposed Naqvi’s candidacy.
• Diverse board with regional & departmental representation.
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• Mohsin Naqvi, the interim Chief Minister of Punjab, has been unanimously appointed as the new chairman of the management committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
• The Patron PCB and interim Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar proposed Naqvi’s candidacy, along with Mustafa Ramdey, for the Board of Governors, which was established under the 2014 constitution.
• After Ramiz Raja’s exit, the PCB’s operations were managed by committees led by Najam Sethi and Zaka Ashraf. As the new head of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi will face a series of important decisions aimed at improving the Pakistan Super League and strengthening the national team.
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120m to exercise right of vote to elect representatives

 ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said that on February 8 over 120 million Pakistanis would cast their votes to elect public representatives of their choice to run the affairs of the state as envisaged in the Constitution

The minister said that the Ministry of Information yesterday had launched an online media helpline for the convenience of local and foreign journalists during the elections. He said that the Pakistani nation had been fighting the scourge of terrorism for decades and between 2008 and 2013 law and order situation was not good

The 2008 elections had to be postponed for one month following the martyrdom of Benazir Bhutto.

He said that a few incidents of terrorism could not deter the masses who would come out to use their right of vote in a large numbers to elect their representatives to run the affairs of the state.

Tencent Developing Mobile Version

 

• Tencent adapting “Elden Ring” for mobile.
• Shifts to free-to-play, diverging from the original.
• Urgency due to recent gaming release underperformance.
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• Tencent acquired the licensing rights for “Elden Ring” from FromSoftware in 2022 and established a dedicated team to work on a prototype. The company, known for its strategic investments in the gaming industry, also secured a 16% stake in the Japanese game maker the same year. However, progress on the mobile adaptation has been described as slow by insiders
• Tencent’s move to adapt premium console games for mobile platforms has faced challenges in the past. The company reportedly abandoned a project based on the popular “Nier” franchise in December due to concerns about monetization.
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  Tencent and FromSoftware have not provided official comments on the reported mobile adaptation of “Elden Ring,” and the sources requested anonymity as they were not authorized to speak to the media. Tencent’s cautious approach to pursuing games based on other companies’ franchises reflects the challenges of a gaming market reaching a plateau and potential delays caused by Beijing’s opaque game approval system.

Canada’s visit visa now allows freelance digital work

 Canada has opened its doors to freelance digital workers by introducing the Digital Nomad Visa Program. Under this initiative, individuals on a foreign visit visa can now apply for a work permit to freelance while in Canada.

Digital nomad workers will only require a visit visa, allowing them a flexible stay of up to 6 months, whether freelancing or working for an international employer.

Notably, the Canadian government has streamlined the process by eliminating the need for additional documents for digital workers entering the country.

This move reflects Canada’s acknowledgment and accommodation of the evolving nature of remote work and freelancing.

According to the immigration ministry, about 360,000 study permits are expected to be accepted this year, which reflects a 35% reduction compared to last year.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller has announced that the federal government will work alongside provinces, which oversee the education system, to enforce the cap.

FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule

 During a live broadcast at the Telemundo Center in Miami, FIFA unveiled the schedule for the 2026 World Cup. The grand finale will take place in New York, New Jersey, on Sunday, 19 July 2026, while the opening match featuring the Mexican national team will be held at the renowned Estadio Azteca Mexico City on Thursday, 11 June 2026.

FIFA Vice-President and Concacaf President Victor Montagliani remarked, “The FIFA World Cup 26 will be a watershed moment and one that will trigger massive football development in our region and worldwide. While each Host City is unique, they all have something in common – they are passionate about football and cannot wait to welcome the world in June and July 2026.”

FIFA mentioned in a press release, “Innovative match schedule ensures that three days of rest for teams is observed for 103 of the tournament’s 104 matches. Majority of matches to be played in three regionalised zones (east, central and west) to reduce travel for teams and fans.”

Canada, with its rich history of hosting top FIFA women’s and youth tournaments, including the successful FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015™, will host its first FIFA World Cup.

The USA, following the record-setting 1994 edition, will host the FIFA World Cup for the second time. The USA has also successfully hosted two editions of the FIFA Women’s World Cup (1999 and 2003)

Cricketer Javeria Khan ties knot in lavish wedding

 

• Javeria Khan got married.
• Fellow cricketers attended the ceremony.
• She played her debut ODI against Sri Lanka

Cricket player Javeria Khan, a Pakistani lady, got married in a lavish Karachi ceremony.

Her fellow cricket players, family members, and friends attended the event; pictures and videos from it have gone viral on social media.

Sana Mir, the former captain of the women’s team, batter Ayesha Zafar, and a number of other players are shown having fun during the event.