Mediamentary - The Home of International Media

Monday, 11 May 2020

Covid 19 stands for?

Covid 19 is a short term given to Corona Virus Disease 2019. Co is taken from Corona, vi is taken from virus, d is taken from disease and as it started in 2019 so 19 is part of its name.

Its a very dangerous disease spread globally and having no proper vaccine till date. Try to wear masks and gloves to remain safe from it..

Regards,

Mediamentary Team

Covid - 19 Cases in Pakistan on 12th May 2020

Monday, 27 April 2020

Dirilis Ertugrul With Urdu Subtitles - Season 2

Thursday, 7 August 2014

International Lawyer: Artcle 245 of the constitution

International Lawyer: Artcle 245 of the constitution: The following is the content of Article 245 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan... 245 Functions of Armed Forces. ...

Sunday, 22 June 2014

FIRST DOMESTIC WORKERS CONVENTION

Activity Report

June 16, 2014 at Aiwan-e-Quaid Auditorium, Islamabad

Homenet Pakistan organized First Domestic Workers Convention in the history of Pakistan on 16^th of June, 2014 at Aiwan-e-Quaid Auditorium, Islamabad in coalition with Plan Pakistan.

The following persons were hosting the event:-

1. Fozia Akhtar (Project Manager, Plan Pakistan)

2. Saima Sarwat (Program Manager, Homenet Pakistan)

3. Saman Farhan (Project Officer, Homenet Pakistan)

The following persons were the panelists:-

1. Umme Laila Azhar, Executive Director, Homenet Pakistan

2. Shaheena Kausar, General Secretary, Women Workers Union

3. Ms. Iffat Jamil, Program Manager, Plan Pakistan.

4. Salman Yousaf Khan, Advocate High Court and Ex-Candidate Member National Assembly, NA-48, Islamabad.

5. Ms. Farkhanda, Ex-Director General, Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan.

6. Ms. Zahida, President Women Workers Federation.

7. Ms. Saima, President Domestic Workers Union.

8. Khadija Ali, Advocate and Domestic Workers Activist.

Participants:-

The participants were domestic workers from Islamabad and Rawalpindi and personalities from social sector organizations...

The Event:-

The convention started at 3:00 pm and ended at 06:30 pm. An introduction to the convention was given by Ms. Saima Sarwat from Homenet Pakistan. It was the occasion of third anniversary of ILO C-189 on 16^th June, 2014 on which this convention was hosted.

Ms. Iffat Jamil from Plan Pakistan was invited over the stage. She gave a brief introduction about Plan Pakistan. She thanked people who supported the idea to support domestic workers in Pakistan.

Ms. Umme Laila Azhar was invited over the stage. She pointed out that there are around 74% domestic workers in Pakistan with having no rights at all. She informed the participants about the new law on domestic workers tabled in the senate of Pakistan. She further intimated the gathering about the efforts of Homenet Pakistan in the law making for Domestic Workers in Pakistan. She further stressed the need to involve employers in the process of law making for domestic workers.

Ms. Saima, president domestic workers union from Islamabad highlighted the problems faced by domestic workers in the line of duty.

Ms. Khadija Ali was invited over the stage. She discussed the gaps in the new law tabled in the Senate of Pakistan.

Mr. Salman Yousaf Khan appreciated the efforts done by Senator Osman Saifullah for tabling the domestic workers bill in Senate. He shared the features of Domestic Workers Bill, 2013. Salman Yousaf Khan further gave recommendations keeping in view the needs and circumstances of domestic workers in Pakistan. He further stressed on the need of imposition of Article 25-A for free education to the children of Domestic Workers. Similarly he stressed on the need to ensure social security, medical and welfare of domestic workers. He added that criminal proceedings in cases of domestic workers shall be the subject matter of dispute resolution committee so made in result of the act to be passed. He raised the need to establish a quasi-judicial system of courts for domestic workers. He pointed out that according to section 6 of the bill; the domestic workers are required to enter into contract with the employers. He stressed that there shall be an institution with whom the domestic workers as well as the employers shall enter into a contract. He further stressed on the need to insert detailed provisions in the bill regarding the process of union registration for domestic workers, domestic workers welfare board’s functioning and looking after the affairs of domestic workers, dispute resolution committee’s composition and functionality, appellate forums composition and functionality. He finally thanked the domestic workers and motivated them with some poetry of Allama Iqbal for continuing their struggle for their rights.

Ms. Zahida from Women Workers Federation came and emphasized on the need to strengthen up the movement of domestic workers so that they get their due rights.

Ms. Shaheena Kausar from Women Workers Union stressed that the domestic workers shall be given training regarding the sexual harassment issues. She stressed on the need to train domestic workers for availing remedies if any offence happens under section 509 of Pakistan Penal Code. She further motivated the domestic workers with slogans for their rights.

Ms. Farkhanda, Ex Director General Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan focused on creating ombudsman for domestic workers like the way ombudsman were created in result of harassment laws.

Outcome

A movement in proper direction for the rights of domestic workers has been given a voice through this event internationally. It was a movement initiated by Homenet Pakistan in coordination with Plan Pakistan which has taken a shape due to the efforts of many who participated in this convention. It was the first ever domestic workers convention in the history of Pakistan which showed solidarity and commitment of struggle with domestic workers in the times to come.

The Convention successfully ended with a commitment to move further with positive efforts by all the participants.

The End

This Report is Prepared by The Pleaders Trust

Sunday, 15 June 2014

Government of Pakistan owns Roosevelt Hotel of New York

The Famous Roosevelt Hotel In New York City Is Owned By Pakistan

Wow, I did not know this until recently; The famous Roosevelt hotel which is shown in famous hollywood films as The French Connection, Hanky Panky, Quiz Show, Boiler Room, Maid in Manhattan and 1408 is owned by no one else but the Pakistani Government! Shocking indeed but very interesting. It is infact owned by Pakistan International Airlines [PIA], which is owned by the Pakistani Government. Here's a brief history of the Roosevelt hotel with some useful links and facts as well as some pictures of the hotel.

History:
The Roosevelt Hotel was at one time linked with Grand Central Station by way of an underground passage that connected the hotel to the train terminal. Guy Lombardo performed “Auld Lang Syne” for the first time in the hotel’s Roosevelt Grill, and Lawrence Welk began his career at the Roosevelt Hotel. From 1943 to 1955 the Roosevelt Hotel served as the New York City office and residence of Governor Thomas E. Dewey. Dewey's primary residence was his farm in upstate New York, but he used Suite 1527 in the Roosevelt to conduct most of his official business in the city. In the famous 1948 United States presidential election, Dewey, his family, and staff listened to the election returns in Suite 1527 of the Roosevelt; in the election Dewey lost to incumbent President Harry Truman in one of the greatest political upsets in American history. Since 1979, the hotel had been leased by thePakistan International Airlines through its investment arm PIA Investments Ltd., with an option to purchase the building after 20 years. Prince Faisal bin Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia was one of the investors in the 1979 deal. In 2005, PIA bought out its partner in a deal that included the prince's share in Hotel Scribe in Paris in exchange for $40 million and PIA's share of the Riyadh Minhal Hotel (a Holiday Inn located on property owned by the prince).

After a major $65 million renovation, in July 2007 PIA announced that it was putting the hotel up for sale for $1 billion. It was reported that the property would be marketed by New York-based real estate company Cushman & Wakefield.
Facts:

There are a total of 1,015 rooms in the hotel, including 52 suites, one of which (the Presidential Suite) has 3,900 square feet (360 m²) with four bedrooms, a kitchen, formal living and dining areas, and a wrap-around terrace.
The rooms are traditionally decorated, with mahogany wood furniture and light-colored bed coverings.
The "Roosevelt Grill" serves American food and regional specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The "Madison Club Lounge" has a 30-foot (9.1 m) mahogany bar, stained glass windows and a pair of fireplaces. There is also a cafe (Ferraras Cafe).
The Roosevelt has 30,000 square feet (2,800 m2) of meeting and exhibit space, including two ballrooms and 17 additional meeting rooms ranging in size from 300 – 1,100 sq ft (100 m2). It offers a business center which provides Internet access, fax services, secretarial services, copy services and shipping services.
Other services include a concierge, a 24-hour fitness center, safety deposit boxes, valet laundry, valet or self-parking, and 15 retail tenants, including a Bostonian Shoes.
The New York City hotel opened on September 22, 1924. The hotel closed in 1995 and reopened in 1997 after a $65-million extensive renovation.

Pics: [CLICK 2 ENLARGE]

Monday, 5 August 2013

Israeli Spy got arrested in Iran

Mon Aug 5, 2013 12:49PM

An Iranian national has been arrested in southeastern city of Kerman and is on trial for passing intelligence about Iran to Israel, head of Kerman’s Revolution Court Dadkhoda Salari says.

He added that the defendant, whose identity has not been revealed, had been involved in trade activities in Southeast Asian countries and was arrested on espionage charges.

In his last trip to Thailand, the agent passed intelligence about the Islamic Republic to the Israeli embassy in Bangkok, the official noted.

Salari said that the spy intended to pass intelligence gathered about Iran’s economy, geography and even the mines of Kerman Province to his handler in a second trip but was unsuccessful and detained.

He noted that the agent was knowingly and voluntarily spying for Israel.

Sunday, 4 August 2013

Bad water management caused floods in Pakistan

Pakistan is a country which receives rainfalls less than average in most of its parts. Still it gets flooded almost every year. Pakistan is under floods in 4 of its provinces these days. It is all because of bad water management.

All the Governments that ruled Pakistan in last two decades were incompetent and corrupt. They have spend millions of dollars on the name of flood rescue systems but still the rains caused floods. In the North Pakistan is flooded in the cities and villages around the Kabul River. In Punjab the River Chenab, Ravi, Jhelum and Sultaj are flooded.. These rivers flow down towards the Province of Sindh which is also flooded. On the other hand there is no infrastructure of drainage systems in the Province of Baluchistan. It has been flooded as it received rainfall after a long time in most of its cities and villages.

Pakistan is a country having energy crises for last 6 years because of shortage of dams. On the other hand it is also a fact that the country has been flooded badly 3 times in these last 6 years. Thousands have lost homes while hundreds have lost lives in these floods. Still the Government is incapable and incompetent to utilize this flood water for the right cause. International Organizations should pressurize the Govt. of Pakistan to develop mechanisms to use this water effectively for the betterment of Humans living in the country otherwise in the coming times things might get worst.

Saturday, 3 August 2013

India might be after attack on Indian Consulate in Afghanistan

An Afghan police official says three suicide bombers have tried to attack the Indian consulate in the eastern city of Jalalabad but were killed before they got to the building.

Masum Khan Hashimi, who is deputy police chief of Nangarhar province, said there were nonetheless numerous civilian casualties from Saturday’s attack because one of the bombers blew up a car bomb on the busy street where the Indian consulate is located.

Afghan media reported that 8 children were killed and 21 other civilians were injured in the incident, citing local officials.

In New Delhi, India’s External Affairs Ministry spokesman Syed Akbaruddin says that all Indian officials in the consulate are safe.

The Taliban denied carrying out the attack in a text message to the media.

Friday, 2 August 2013

The Best of Aitekaf by Dr. Tahirul Qadri

Aitekaf is at its best in Lahore this Ramadan. Dr. Tahirul Qadri has organized an entire Aitekaf city at Lahore. Thousands of Muslims from around the world are enjoying the company of great scholar in this Aitekaf. It started on 20th of Ramadan 2013 and it will end on the last day of fasting which may be on Thursday or Friday.

Thursday, 1 August 2013

Imran Khan appearing in Supreme Court on 2nd Aug, 2013

Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf Chairman Imran Khan is appearing in Supreme Court of Pakistan on 2nd of August 2013. He is appearing as Contempt of Court notice is issued against him by the Registrar of Supreme Court.. It's a new war between Judiciary and Imran Khan lets see where it will head... Khan is of the opinion that he will not apologize in any way as he has done nothing wrong. Let us see how the judges of Supreme Court take up this matter..

Wednesday, 31 July 2013

Fakhruddin G. Ibrahim Resigned as Chief Election Commissioner

One of the most reputable Justice in the history of Pakistan Judiciary is Justice (R) Fakhruddin G. Ibrahim. When he was serving as a judge, he was honest, credible and law knowing by nature.. For that all the institutions of Pakistan always respected him.

He was elected as Chief Election Commissioner before 2013 elections. His appointment was unconstitutional. On that Dr. Tahirul Qadri even protested with a million people on the roads of Islamabad. However he finally conducted elections and they were badly rigged.

The reason of this rigging might be that the justice is an old man living in his 80s. He might not be having adequate understanding to conduct such big elections in Pakistan. He has earned bad reputation at this age. He recently resigned as soon as the elections of President were over.. He might be having his personal reasons but people of Pakistan think that he may have resigned a lot earlier..

Sylvester Stallone Purchased his dog for $15000

This is one of the SADDEST stories ever told in Hollywood. His name is Sylvestar Stallone. One of the BIGGEST and Most famous American Movie superstars. Back in the day,Stallone was a
struggling actor in every definition. At some point,he got so broke that he stole his wife's jewellery and sold it. Things got so bad that he even ended up homeless. Yes,he slept at the New York bus station for 3 days. Unable to pay rent or afford food. His lowest point came when he tried to sell his dog at the liquor store to any stranger. He didnt have money to feed the dog anymore. He sold it at $25 only. He says he walked away crying.

Two weeks later,he saw a boxing match between Mohammed Ali and Chuck Wepner and that match gave him the inspiration to write the script for the famous movie,ROCKY. He wrote the
script for 20 hours! He tried to sell it and got an offer for $125,000 for the script. But he had just ONE REQUEST. He wanted to STAR in
the movie. He wanted to be the MAIN ACTOR. Rocky himself. But the studio said NO. They wanted a REAL STAR.

They said he "Looked funny and talked funny". He left with his script. Afew weeks later,the studio offered him $250,000 for the script. He refused. They even offered $350,000. He still refused. They wanted his movie. But NOT him. He said NO. He had to be
IN THAT MOVIE.

After a while,the studio agreed,gave him $35,000 for the script and let him star in it! The rest is history! The movie won Best Picture,Best Directing and Best Film Editing at the prestigious
Oscar Awards. He was even nominated for BEST ACTOR! The Movie ROCKY was even inducted into the American National Film Registry as one of the greatest movies ever!

And do You know the first thing he bought with the $35,000? THE DOG HE SOLD. Yes,Stallone LOVED HIS DOG SO MUCH that he stood at the liquor store for 3 days waiting for the man he sold
his dog to. And on the 3rd day,he saw the man coming with the dog. Stallone explained why he sold the dog and begged for the dog back. The man refused. Stallone offered him $100. The
man refused. He offered him $500. And the guy refused. Yes,he refused even $1000. And,Believe it or Not,Stallone had to pay $15,000 for the same,same dog he sold at $25 only! And he
finally got his dog back!

And today,the same Stallone who slept in the streets and sold his dog JUST BECAUSE he couldnt even feed it anymore,is one of the GREATEST Movie Stars who ever walked the Earth!

Being broke is BAD. Really BAD. Have You ever had a dream? A wonderful dream? But You are too broke to implement it? Too tiny to do it? Too small to accomplish it? Damn! I've been there too many times!

Life is tough. Opportunities will pass you by,just because you are a
NOBODY. People will want your products but NOT YOU. Its a tough
world. If you aint already famous,or rich or "connected",You will find it rough.
Doors will be shut on You. People will steal your glory and crash your hopes.You will push and push. And yet NOTHING WILL HAPPEN.

And then your hopes will be crashed.You will be broke. Damn broke. You will do odd jobs for survival. You will be unable to feed yourself. And Yes,you may end up sleeping in the streets.
It happens. Yes,it does.

BUT NEVER LET THEM CRUSH THAT DREAM. Whatever happens to
You,Keep Dreaming. Even when they crush your hopes,Keep Dreaming. Even when they turn you away,Keep Dreaming.
Even when they shut you down,Keep Dreaming.

NO ONE KNOWS WHAT YOU ARE CAPABLE OF EXCEPT YOURSELF! People will judge You by HOW you look. And by WHAT You have.
But please,Fight on! Fight for Your place in history. Fight for your glory. NEVER EVER GIVE UP!

Even if it means selling all your clothes and sleeping with the dogs,ITS OKAY! But AS LONG AS YOU ARE STILL ALIVE,Your STORY IS NOT OVER. TRUST ME.

Keep Up the Fight. Keep your dreams and hope alive. Go gerrit.

Like and share if inspired. Lovely day people!