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Peace challenge
Transition in US provides window for Kabul and Delhi to signal concerns about Afghan process to Washington
By: Editorial | Updated: January 15, 2021 9:26:30 am
India has been concerned about a process in which it has had no role and that gave Pakistan — which used its influence to deliver the Taliban to the talks table — an upper hand in deciding the outcomes in Kabul.
The two-day visit by National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval to Kabul was the first by a high-ranking Indian official to Afghanistan after talks began at Doha between the Taliban and a delegation of the Afghan Republic. It came days after US President-elect Joe Biden's victory received Congressional certification and as Washington prepares for the transition. One of the big foreign policy challenges for the incoming Biden Administration is how to take forward the Afghan process under the Trump regime. Piloted by Special Representative Zalmay Khalilzad, it led to an agreement with the Taliban for the US to withdraw almost all its troops from Afghanistan, with a prayer that the Taliban had changed enough since the last time to work in cooperation with Afghan political parties and other stakeholders for peaceful and democratic governance. The talks between the Taliban and the Kabul delegation are still on, although after the first couple of weeks, the meetings have been put on hold. It is no secret that the government of President Ashraf Ghani has been wary of this process since it began, and the refusal of the Taliban to call a ceasefire and the high levels of violence have not helped allay suspicions in Kabul about its intentions.
India has been concerned about a process in which it has had no role and that gave Pakistan — which used its influence to deliver the Taliban to the talks table — an upper hand in deciding the outcomes in Kabul. The Pakistan security establishment's cosy relationship with the Taliban and the Haqqani network, and the increasing fungibility of groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Toiba, have raised several security red flags in Delhi. The transition in the US has provided a timely window in which both Kabul and Delhi could signal these concerns to Washington. Kabul is eager to make clear to President-elect Biden that the Taliban must agree to a ceasefire. Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar has sought Delhi's support for this. A Democratic administration may also be more sensitive to the concerns of other stakeholders in Afghanistan, such as women and rights groups, who have real fears about a return of the Taliban. Earlier this week, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India might increase "military assistance" to Afghanistan.
It is now more than two years since Afghanistan has had a full-time ambassador in Delhi. It is time for Delhi to rethink the "temporary" closure of the Indian consulates in Jalalabad and Herat, apparently due to concerns over COVID and heightened violence.
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Audi e-tron electric SUV to be launched in India by 2019
The company has advanced the much-awaited launch by a year in view of the significant momentum on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure domestically.Deepanshu Taumar | ETAuto | Updated: September 18, 2018, 13:23 IST
NEW DELHI: Audi India, the local arm of German Euro 60 billion luxury car maker Audi, is planning to launch its first electric Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) e-tron in India by 2019, a top executive confirmed in an exclusive interaction with ETAuto.
The company has advanced the much-awaited launch by a year in view of the significant momentum on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure domestically.
"Our initial plan was to launch e-tron by 2020 but now the infrastructure is accelerating and looks very promising in India. We can launch e-tron by 2019 if the infrastructure is available as our dealer partners are ready," Rahil Ansari, Country Brand Head of Audi India said.
"We have trained our manpower internally and the dealer partners will also train manpower on the new product," he added.
Audi e-tron, which will be unveiled today, is powered by two electric motors.
The first electric SUV by Audi can go up to 500 kilometre on a single charge. Its dual electric motor setup is capable of giving an output of 355 Horsepower and 800 Newton Meter of peak torque.
The electric car is engineered for both AC and DC charging via the widespread SAE Combined Charging System (CCS) and can utilize 150 Kilowatt DC high-speed public charging stations which provide around 80 per cent charge in about 30 minutes.
At home, a 9.6 kW AC charger -- Level 2, 240-volt/40 amps -- is designed to deliver a full charge overnight.
Audi e-tron will utilize a dedicated cooling system which is designed to keep the battery operating at an optimal temperature and ensure repeatable performance.
The five-seater electric SUV will compete with the likes of Tesla Model X, Jaguar I-Pace and Mercedes-Benz EQC. Also, Audi E-tron's flexible architecture will allow the company to make new electric vehicles.
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Q: How do you target only a child of a .each function, and not all elements of that class? I have left/right arrows that when clicked uses jQuery to move an element to the left/right, and the arrow-left element is revealed when the position of .sliding-element has moved past 0.
I am using this code to hide and show the arrow-left element in the runnable snippet below.
$carouselList.animate({
    left: moveto
    }, 400, function() {
    if (moveto == 0) {
      $('.arrow-left').hide();
    } else {
      $('.arrow-left').show();
    }
});

The problem is that this hides all the .arrow-left elements, not just the children of this .js-carousel slider element.  How can I get it to just hide this single arrow-left, and not all of them on the page?
Thank you

    jQuery(document).ready(function( $ ){

        $(".js-carousel").each(function(){

            $('.arrow-left').hide();

            var $carousel = $(this),
                $carouselContainer = $carousel.find(".books-container"),
                $carouselList = $carousel.find(".sliding-element"),
                $carouselItem = $carousel.find(".book"),
                $carouselButton = $carousel.find(".js-carousel-button"),
                setItemWidth = function(){
                    $carouselList.removeAttr("style");
                    var curWidth = $($carouselItem[0]).outerWidth() * $carouselItem.length;
                    $carouselList.css("width", curWidth);
                },
                slide = function(){
                    var $button = $(this),
                        dir = $button.data("dir"),
                        curPos = parseInt($carouselList.css("left")) || 0,
                        moveto = 0,
                        containerWidth = $carouselContainer.outerWidth(),
                        listWidth = $carouselList.outerWidth(),
                        before = (curPos + containerWidth),
                        after = listWidth + (curPos - containerWidth);
                    if(dir=="next"){
                        moveto = (after < containerWidth) ? curPos - after : curPos - containerWidth;
                    } else {
                        moveto = (before >= 0) ? 0 : curPos + containerWidth;
                    }

/*THIS BIT HERE IS WHAT NEEDS FIXING*/
                    $carouselList.animate({
                        left: moveto
                        }, 400, function() {
                        if (moveto == 0) {
                          $('.arrow-left').hide();
                        } else {
                          $('.arrow-left').show();
                        }
                    });
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                };
            $(window).resize(function(){
                setItemWidth();
            });
            setItemWidth();

            $carouselButton.on("click", slide);

        });

    });
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            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .sliding-element {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
        }
        .book {
            padding: 1em;
        }
        .arrows {
            position:relative;
            width: 100%;
        }
        .arrow-right {
            right: -5px;
        }
        .arrow-left {
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A: You can add this var $this = $(this) right after your .each function.
Then use $('.arrow-left', $this).show(); to find the element relevant to your carousel.
Demo

jQuery(document).ready(function($) {

  $(".js-carousel").each(function() {
    var $this = $(this)
    $('.arrow-left').hide();

    var $carousel = $(this),
      $carouselContainer = $carousel.find(".books-container"),
      $carouselList = $carousel.find(".sliding-element"),
      $carouselItem = $carousel.find(".book"),
      $carouselButton = $carousel.find(".js-carousel-button"),
      setItemWidth = function() {
        $carouselList.removeAttr("style");
        var curWidth = $($carouselItem[0]).outerWidth() * $carouselItem.length;
        $carouselList.css("width", curWidth);
      },
      slide = function() {
        var $button = $(this),
          dir = $button.data("dir"),
          curPos = parseInt($carouselList.css("left")) || 0,
          moveto = 0,
          containerWidth = $carouselContainer.outerWidth(),
          listWidth = $carouselList.outerWidth(),
          before = (curPos + containerWidth),
          after = listWidth + (curPos - containerWidth);
        if (dir == "next") {
          moveto = (after < containerWidth) ? curPos - after : curPos - containerWidth;
        } else {
          moveto = (before >= 0) ? 0 : curPos + containerWidth;
        }

        /*THIS BIT HERE IS WHAT NEEDS FIXING*/
        $carouselList.animate({
          left: moveto
        }, 400, function() {
          if (moveto == 0) {
            $('.arrow-left', $this).hide();
          } else {
            $('.arrow-left', $this).show();
          }
        });
        /*END OF BIT THAT NEEDS FIXING*/

      };
    $(window).resize(function() {
      setItemWidth();
    });
    setItemWidth();

    $carouselButton.on("click", slide);

  });

});
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A: To target the .arrow-left element within the current .js-carousel in the loop, use the find() method from the jQuery object which holds a reference to the carousel.
Here's an example of how to do that, along with some minor code improvements:

jQuery($ => {
  $(".js-carousel").each((i, carousel) => {
    let $carousel = $(carousel);
    let $arrowLeft = $carousel.find('.arrow-left').hide();
    let $carouselContainer = $carousel.find(".books-container");
    let $carouselList = $carousel.find(".sliding-element");
    let $carouselItem = $carousel.find(".book");
    let $carouselButton = $carousel.find(".js-carousel-button");

    let setItemWidth = function() {
      $carouselList.removeAttr("style");
      var curWidth = $($carouselItem[0]).outerWidth() * $carouselItem.length;
      $carouselList.width(curWidth);
    };

    let slide = function() {
      let $button = $(this);
      let dir = $button.data("dir");
      let curPos = parseInt($carouselList.css("left"), 10) || 0;
      let moveto = 0;
      let containerWidth = $carouselContainer.outerWidth();
      let listWidth = $carouselList.outerWidth();
      let before = (curPos + containerWidth);
      let after = listWidth + (curPos - containerWidth);

      if (dir == "next") {
        moveto = (after < containerWidth) ? curPos - after : curPos - containerWidth;
      } else {
        moveto = (before >= 0) ? 0 : curPos + containerWidth;
      }

      $carouselList.animate({
        left: moveto
      }, 400, function() {
        $arrowLeft.toggle(moveto !== 0);
      });
    };

    $(window).on('resize', setItemWidth);
    setItemWidth();
    $carouselButton.on("click", slide);
  });
});
.books-container {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sliding-element {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
}

.book {
  padding: 1em;
}

.arrows {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.arrow-right {
  right: -5px;
}

.arrow-left {
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Thread: What has happened to respect??
cannot imagine a situation where a police officer would be in a school in a situation where a small child could reach and touch his gun, or the holster.
I'm in the same State as ElizabethJoy and we just don't have security officers in schools. We don't have security in school really (after some of what I've read here, you'd die of shock if you saw my school). If a police officer comes to my school for some purpose, he does not wear his gun belt.
You're in Australia. It's so different. The US has become a war zone --- school shootings are almost a weekly occurrence. It's terrifying. Parents are demanding action and protection. I am probably the most anti-gun person you will ever meet. But I feel better knowing that there is an armed officer in my school. It's so sad.
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Powerball Jackpot 8th Largest Ever; Please Play Responsibly
The Powerball jackpot has been growing since November without a winner. Because of the high jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to play responsibly.
The Powerball jackpot starts at $20 million and continues to grow each drawing until it is won. There have been 31 consecutive Powerball drawings since November 21, 2022, without a jackpot winner. This run has grown the estimated jackpot for the Wednesday, February 1 drawing to $653 million or $350.5 million with the cash option selected. This is the 8th largest jackpot in the history of the game.
This jackpot run has produced three big Powerball winners in Nebraska.
December 3, 2022: $50,000 winning ticket sold at Valley Foods Cooperative, 416 W Hoffman St, Lynch
December 24, 2022: $50,000 winning ticket sold at Bakers #319, 888 S Saddlecreek Rd, Omaha
January 7, 2023: $50,000 winning ticket sold at Pump & Pantry #52, 3210 Old Potash Hwy, Grand Island
The largest Powerball jackpot on record occurred in November 2022 when one winner in California won a $2.04 billion jackpot.
Ten jackpots ranging from $2.5 million to $365 million have been won in Nebraska since the Nebraska Lottery began offering Powerball in July of 1994. The largest Powerball jackpot won in Nebraska occurred in February 2006 when a group of eight coworkers at the ConAgra Foods ham and corned beef plant in Lincoln split a $365 million jackpot.
Because of the high Powerball jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery encourages customers to play within their means. "It's important for Nebraska Lottery players to remember that no matter how large the jackpot is, the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million," said Lottery Director Brian Rockey. "Your odds of winning remain the same, regardless of how many tickets are purchased or how many people play." If you or someone you know has a problem with compulsive gambling, free help is available at problemgambling.nebraska.gov.


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Brexit Reaching Tipping Point
On 15th January, the Government suffered a historic defeat (by 230 votes) in its first bid to get Parliament to accept the Withdrawal Agreement and accompanying Political Declaration. As a result, the sense of chaos and uncertainty in Westminster has accelerated. Whilst it is clear that the Parliament does not want this deal (in its current form), what is not clear is what sort of deal there would be a majority for. The EU is clear that the ball is now in the UK's court and the Prime Minister, assuming she wins today's confidence vote, needs to set-out a plan by Monday. Following last month's article, below is an update of the potential options available in the coming weeks and months. It is likely that a combination of these will be required.
Cross-party dialogue: this is the most obvious first-step that the Government needs to take and the noises from Downing St. suggest that it has already started to do this. However, such an approach does not have much chance of succeeding if additional options to the PM's deal are not considered.
Indicative votes: have been suggested by several MPs as a means to break the deadlock as the votes would be non-binding. It would help to gauge what there could be a majority for in the House of Commons. The scale of the Government's defeat on the Withdrawal Deal shows that another vote on the current deal has no chance of succeeding unless it can be changed fundamentally.
Renegotiate with the EU: on numerous occasions during the Brexit process Westminster has been operating in a silo and has not sufficiently considered the EU's perspective in the negotiations. Whilst some form of Brexit might eventually emerge as a favoured arrangement within the House of Commons, it has no chance of succeeding without agreement by the EU. What is clear is that the EU will not back-down on the backstop and the UK Government's strategy of trying to isolate Ireland has back-fired at every juncture. It is therefore clear that if the UK wants to dilute the backstop, which is detested by many in Westminster, a lighter form of Brexit will be required. Below are some of the possibilities available;
Norway Plus / Common Market 2.0 – both of these options are broadly similar and essentially amount to the UK being within the European Economic Area (EEA) similar to Norway. But, in addition, the arrangement would include agricultural products and the UK being part of a Customs Union. As mentioned previously, this option has gained traction but the big drawback is that Freedom of Movement would have to be accepted, and as this was a major reason for the Leave vote in the first place. It is unlikely to be favoured by many in the Labour party. Added to this, the UK would not have voting rights, would probably have to pay into the EU budget, and could not strike its own trade deals. Therefore, it continues to be very difficult to see this arrangement being successful without some form of emergency brake on immigration as a minimum, even then it presents grave difficulties.
Customs Union with the EU: this is the favoured option by the Labour party as it would go some way towards addressing the Northern Ireland border but would potentially curtail free movement. However, on its own, it would not prevent border checks on the island of Ireland as sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) checks would still be required. Unless the UK could agree some form of regulatory equivalence agreement with the EU, of the kind that has never been reached before, then Brussels will continue to insist on a backstop. It would also mean an independent UK trade policy for goods would be largely redundant.
Free-Trade Agreement with the EU: an accord similar to the CETA agreement with Canada is championed by many Brexiteers as the panacea to the current impasse and they claim that it will also address the Irish border problem. A cursory assessment of the EU's Official Controls Regulations (2017/625) would show that this is simply not the case, as SPS border controls would still be required on the island of Ireland. Such controls would of course be unacceptable to the DUP and the famed technological solutions are years away (and some doubt whether they are feasible at all).
Second Referendum: this is still the favoured option amongst many Remain MPs, however, as with all other options, there is not a majority in Parliament for this and the Labour leadership is lukewarm to say the least. Even if a majority of MPs decided on a second Referendum, the path ahead would be fraught with difficulties. Firstly, what question(s) would need to appear on the ballot box to reflect the now diverse range of opinions in the UK (from No Deal to No Brexit). Secondly, it could lead to social instability as there would be heated opposition in some quarters and would at least entail another six months of uncertainty. Some would argue that another Referendum, if framed correctly, could at least lead to a definitive answer (e.g. if Leave won, then the issue is dead for a generation). However, all indications suggest that it would be another close vote, and if anything has been learned in the last few years is that the British public do not want more of the same, no matter what the outcome is.
No Deal: continues to be the default option and with 72 days until Brexit, its likelihood increases by the day, particularly if the House of Commons does not pass a cast-iron guarantee that No Deal will not happen. As outlined in previous issues, a No Deal has the potential to severely damage UK farming, especially as it may well eventually encompass a liberal trade policy with respect to imports. On 16th January, the NFU has emphasised its view that a No Deal would be catastrophic for UK farming and most business associations agree with this view. From an Irish perspective, a No Deal also presents a major dilemma. If it does not introduce some forms of regulatory checks on produce coming in from the UK (including from Northern Ireland) in the event of a No Deal, then this may be viewed unfavourably by customers elsewhere in the EU and non-EU, who may in-turn place some additional controls on Irish produce. Such a development would have damaging ramifications for the Irish economy, whilst the re-introduction of a hard border would have severe social consequences. In such a situation, it is therefore likely that the Irish Government would first seek to introduce temporary measures along the border (citing safety concerns), similar to what was done during the foot-and-mouth crisis in 2001. It could potentially keep these for weeks if not months in the hope that a more sustainable Brexit outcome could be achieved. However, even such a temporary move is also likely to entail problems.
Extension to Article 50: all of the options set-out above contain unpalatable elements. With the time relentlessly ticking towards the 29th of March and numerous Bills and secondary legislation still required to be passed by the Commons, the prospect of an extension to Article 50 grows by the day. Rumours circulating in Brussels suggest that preparations are being made for a formal request by the UK for an extension and while a period of 3-months is doable (i.e. till early July) a longer period would present legal problems for the European Parliament if the UK is still a Member State and has no MEPs. Therefore, if an extension is to be accepted by the EU and its Member States, it will need to be coupled with a clear plan from the UK as to what form of Brexit or plan of action it could agree on which could be countenanced by the EU.
Overall, it now appears that an extension to Article 50 will be required and another attempt will be made by the Government to get some form of Withdrawal Agreement passed by the Commons. It would appear prudent to do this after indicative voting to discern what sort of a deal would garner a majority, bearing in mind what would also be acceptable to the EU. If the Government fails at the second attempt to pass a deal, much will then depend on Labour. If it attempts another confidence motion and loses, will it call for a second Referendum?
Many questions remain. All the while, agri-food businesses have to try and cope with all of the uncertainty which does not show signs of dissipating just yet.
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In 2006, the Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (formerly the DTi and now within the Department of Energy and Climate Change) asked the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to determine if there were any health and safety concerns relating to the deployment of large scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in the UK.
The HSE carried out a significant review of all aspects of the carbon capture and storage chain from the various capture technologies through to the injection points on the offshore platforms. Part of this process involved approaching the Energy Institute (EI) and jointly organising a number of workshops to identify the key areas for development. The workshops identified a number of areas which it believed merited greater attention.
Ensuring good practice from industrial gases sectors is fed into the UK CCS industry and is adequate and appropriate for this new industry.
The HSE was concerned that the commercial models available to model the dispersion of gases were not validated for carbon dioxide which has particular thermodynamic properties. As a result, any dispersion modelling using these commercial models may not be accurate and without any validation of the models, it would be impossible to use them with any confidence. In identifying this as a need for development, the HSE and EI set about establishing a joint industry group to develop guidelines on 'Hazard analysis for onshore carbon capture installations and onshore pipelines'.
Carbon dioxide has particular properties which affect the choice of materials and plant design. Although many of these issues are well understood by the industrial gases sector, they are not 'business as usual' for the CCS industry. For example, elastomers are commonly used in seals in the power generation and oil and gas industry, but cannot be used for carbon dioxide as they explode when rapidly depressurised.
In response to the concerns raised by the HSE, the Energy Institute (EI) formed an industry group to work with the HSE to resolve the issues raised. The work forms two discrete documents: (Document 1) Technical guidance on hazard analysis for onshore carbon capture installations and onshore pipelines; and (Document 2) Good plant design and operation for onshore carbon capture installations and onshore pipelines.
This document is intended for guidance only and is intended to improve the industry's knowledge, to assist developers and operators to carry out hazard analysis, and procure and manage their plant safely. While every reasonable care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and relevance of its contents, the EI, its sponsoring companies, section writers and the working group members listed in the Acknowledgements who have contributed to its preparation, cannot accept any responsibility for any action taken, or not taken, on the basis of this information. The Energy Institute shall not be liable to any person for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of any of the information contained in any of its publications.


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The players who formed the backbone of Chelsea greatest side for the best part of a decade would manage one or two spectacular last hurrahs before departing. Chief among these were Didier Drogba, who signed off with the equalising goal and winning penalty on the greatest night in the club's history: the Champions League final in Munich, and not far behind, Frank Lampard, skipper in that 2012 final and again, a year later, in the Europa League final triumph over Benfica - a few months after he had eclipsed Bobby Tambling as the highest goalscorer for Chelsea.
The Londoners had now become only the fourth club to win every available UEFA competition, and the first from England. The fact these victories were achieved with different managers - Roberto Di Matteo, who also steered the Blues to FA Cup glory, and Rafael Benitez - revealed a different story, though, of underachievement in the Premier League. Eager to compete for top-flight honours again, the board arranged a stunning return for Jose Mourinho: 'I am one of you,' he told ecstatic Chelsea fans. Despite undertaking a radical overhaul of the team, his impact was immediate, with a near miss in the title race and a semi-final exit in the Champions League. There were farewells for Lampard, David Luiz, Juan Mata and other favourites, but with the Portuguese navigator back at the helm the course towards further honours looks assured.
Mourinho quickly identified the areas most in need of reinforcement and the club wasted little time in ensuring the players were signed.
Two from Spain – Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas – were the headline buys and Thibaut Courtois began his Chelsea career in earnest after a long loan in the same country. He quickly became first-choice goalkeeper.
A swift, purposeful passing game kicked into gear in coming from behind to win at Burnley in the opening round of fixtures and the Blues barely looked back. By the third game we were clearly ahead of the pack and although reigning champions Manchester City drew level by the turn of the year, they could not live with the club from the capital when we kicked for home.
A fifth Chelsea league championship and a third for Mourinho in England was secured with three games to spare. The eventual points total was the third highest in top-flight history and a mere three league games were lost in 2014/15, all away from home. Fabregas was peerless in providing assists, Diego Costa netted 21 goals in all competitions; Eden Hazard scored 19 and collected a sackful of individual awards.
The season was made all the better by winning the Capital One Cup final against Tottenham, revenge for defeats against our London rivals in Wembley finals in 1967 and 2008.
However the defence of the league title in 2015/16 surprised everyone and with the team only one point above the relegation places just before Christmas, Jose Mourinho left the club for a second time.
Guus Hiddink returned to the helm for a second short spell and guided the side to safety and a mid-table finish, before Italy manager Antonio Conte was appointed to lead the Blues into 2016/17.
It proved to be an inspirational choice. Reacting to comprehensive defeats against Liverpool and Arsenal in September 2016, Conte built on pre-season hard work which had embedded his principles of play by adopting a 3-4-3 formation that immediately flourished.
It brought out the best in a number of important players and instantly produced a six-game, 600-minute spell without a single goal being conceded. The team climbed from eighth position to go top of the league in late November.
A club record 13 straight league victories was achieved up to the end of 2016, equalling the English top-flight record for consecutive league wins in a single season. It included landmark triumphs against both Manchester clubs and Everton. The lead at the top was maintained throughout the second half of the campaign with the title claimed with two games to spare, with an evening win at West Brom. In the remaining games at Stamford Bridge there were emotional scenes as John Terry brought the curtain down on his unsurpassed Chelsea career.
Our final points tally of 93 is only bettered by the 2005 champions – who were also Chelsea, although a second league and FA Cup double in the club's history was denied by defeat against Arsenal at Wembley.
The 2017/18 season served up a better FA Cup conclusion but the league campaign failed to match up to the previous one with the Blues finishing fifth, outside the Champions League places. In Europe, we exited at the knockout stages to Barcelona but faced with Manchester United at Wembley in the FA Cup final, a penalty won and converted by Eden Hazard was enough to defeat Mourinho's side. It was the eighth time we had lifted the trophy, the joint-third most by any club.
In the summer, Conte departed, to be replaced by another Italian, Maurizio Sarri.
In September 2011 social medium Twitter announces it has hit 100 million active users. Chelsea's dramatic Champions League success over Barcelona the following year sets a new record of 16,384 tps (tweets per second).


The Wordpress Administrator Dashboard is your central place to control your site. But if often gets cluttered with unnecessary stuff. For websites that have many users, its great to use that space to share to-do lists, website manuals, or general banter.
My preferred plugin for this is WP Dashboard Notes. Its elegant and easy - however you will need this use this snippet to clean up all the other junk (or just hide them per each user in Screen Options).
Here are some multi-user sites which have benefitted from the use of dashboard notes.


An entire Nottinghamshire village – the UK's last remaining feudal village, no less – is up for sale for £7 million. What's more, it comes complete with a lordship.
So, for those who have always fancied becoming Lord or Lady of the manor, this is the perfect opportunity.
Laxton Estate in Nottinghamshire, which dates back to 1066 and still employs the medieval strip farming system which was once widely used across the UK, consists of seven working farms, 10 cottages, a visitor's centre and a pub.
The 1,845 acres (746.6 hectares) freehold site, which is being sold by Carter Jonas, also includes 525 acres of unenclosed open fields, producing more than £230,000 per year in revenue. It is also described as being of 'significant educational and curatorial interest'. Wheat and cereal is still farmed here in the traditional way.
Each of the 17 farms has a red brick farmstead and the right to work the land within the open field system under Laxton Court Leet, an ancient manorial court with legal status as a court of law. The manor, which is nestled in Nottinghamshire's rolling countryside and has altered little since a 1635 map of the village, held in Oxford's Bodleian library, was drawn by hand, has been owned by the Crown Estate since 1981.
Any prospective buyers must abide by strict stipulations to preserve the historic village for future generations, with the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University both reportedly interested in helping to maintain the uniqueness and history of the village.
"The Laxton estate is a unique asset that preserves an important part of Britain's agricultural heritage," the Crown Estate added in a statement.
"Our focus will be on finding an appropriate purchaser who values Laxton's unique role and history and who is fully committed to preserving it for the future. As we progress our work to find a suitable owner for the estate, we'll continue to work closely with local tenants and interested stakeholders, to keep them informed."


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Archive for category: Pakistan
Forced Labor, Human Trafficking, Pakistan
Five Facts About Human Trafficking in Pakistan
At only 15 years of age, a Pakistani girl named Zunaira Muhammad was forced into slavery and this was the price she paid for her dreams of becoming a software engineer and having an education. This happened when a kindly neighbor promised to pay for Zunaira's education if she would come live with her and do some household chores. Unwittingly, Zunaira's mother agreed. Zunaira went to live with her neighbor, Ayesha Ashfaq. Instead of providing a little girl with an education, Ashfaq lured Zunaira to Dubai, forced her to work in a beauty parlor, sold her into sex slavery, and tortured her when she resisted. After she managed to escape she said that her whole life is destroyed as she cannot pursue studies due to the stigma attached to her.
Zunaira is only one story among millions of young people, especially young girls, who are kidnapped, trafficked and sold into slavery around the world. There are about 46 million people living in slavery today, and over 3 million of them are enslaved in Pakistan, making it rank eight in the Global Slavery Index. In the text below, the top five facts to know about human trafficking in Pakistan are presented.
In 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report, Pakistan was upgraded in Tier 2 by the U.S. Department of State. This means that the government of Pakistan does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, but is still making significant efforts to do so. For example, the government increased the number of victims it identified and intensified its investigations into sex trafficking and prosecutions of human trafficking workers. At the same time, the government efforts are inadequate compared to the scale of the problem. The biggest issue is corrupt officials. However, the government does not hold officials accountable or investigate into allegations of trafficking by officials. These problems, along with the extent of human trafficking in Pakistan, keep Pakistan at Tier 2.
Pakistan's largest human trafficking problem is bonded labor. During bonded labor, a worker assumes an initial debt, but as they work, the debt gets bigger and bigger so they can never pay it off. In this way, it entraps other family members, sometimes lasting for generations. Other human trafficking problems in Pakistan include prostitution slavery, forced marriages, child soldiers, manual labor and forced begging. Forced begging is a situation in which traffickers make children beg on the streets to earn money, sometimes even maiming them to gain sympathy money. Trafficking rings have a structured system in place for each of these crimes, including selling victims in a physical market.
In 2012, 823 victims of human trafficking in Pakistan sought help in shelters. Three-quarters of these victims were female and 60 of them were minors. According to Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency, 30 to 35 traffickers operate in Punjab, Pakistan's largest province. In 2012, 40 officials were under investigation, one was dismissed, and 33 were punished for complicity in human trafficking. Currently, the estimated number of Pakistani people living in slavery is 3,186,000. This means that almost 17 out of every 1,000 people in Pakistan live in slavery, while 74 people out of every 100 are vulnerable to slavery.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) joined the European Union (EU) to launch The Global Action to Prevent and Address Trafficking in Persons and the Smuggling of Migrants Act (GLO.ACT) in 2017. Pakistan joined this program in July 2017. This project will include six responses: strategy and policy development, legislative assistance, capacity building, regional and trans-regional cooperation, protection and assistance to victims of trafficking and smuggled migrants and assistance and support to children among victims of trafficking and smuggled migrants. The GLO.ACT also includes a public awareness campaign. To raise awareness, whether as a warning or as a call to action, UNODC distributed 300,000 flyers and 80,000 posters throughout the four districts of Punjab and Balochistan, where most trafficking takes place.
The U.S. Department of State also recommended actions for Pakistan, led by the plea to pass an anti-trafficking law that criminalizes all forms of human trafficking. If Pakistan takes these actions, such as implementing the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for victim identification and referral to rehabilitation services, they can start to move to Tier 1, which means that a country does meet minimum standards for human trafficking.
Though many trafficking victims live without hope, there can be light at the end of the tunnel. With help from organizations and governments such as UNODC and the U.S. Department of State, human trafficking in Pakistan will continue to decrease. As for a young girl from the beginning of the article, she, despite her fear of traffickers, still plans to defy the odds and apply for college, and her father promised to help her purchase books in the market on his meager salary. Her story is one of redemption, and hope for the future of Pakistan.
– Natalie Dell
March 16, 2019 /by Kim Thelwell
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Afghanistan, Disease, Nigeria, Pakistan, Polio
Polio Eradication in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria
Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. It is a devastating disease that primarily impacts children and it can survive in the wild, but not for long without a human host. There is no cure, therefore, immunization is the foundation for eradication efforts. Today, polio is almost entirely eradicated from the planet.
Global immunization campaigns have made terrific progress in decreasing wild poliovirus (WPV) cases by over 99 percent in the past 30 years, down from an estimated 350,000 cases in 1988 to 29 reported cases in 2018. While more work needs to be done, the world is closing in on the virus and all eyes are on polio eradication in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria- the three final endemic countries. In the text below, the status of polio in these three countries is presented.
Polio Eradication in Afghanistan
Between the three countries listed above, in 2018 the most global polio cases were reported in Afghanistan. However, Afghanistan is the only endemic country not currently battling vaccine-derived polio, a form that can paralyze, in addition to WPV, which is a victory. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), in conjunction with Afghanistan's Emergency Operation Centres, has dedicated continuing high-priority surveillance and instituted an aggressive immunization campaign to eradicate WPV in order to protect those most affected.
In November 2018, the country concluded an immunization campaign that targeted over five million children in the highest-risk provinces. These accomplishments are impressive, but at the same time fragile, because every single child must be vaccinated in this rapidly growing country. The Emergency Operation Centres are continuing to work under a National Emergency Action Plan and with local communities to ensure that all children are consistently reached now and in the future.
Polio Eradication in Pakistan
Polio could be eliminated from Pakistan this year, with continued strategic implementation. A vaccination campaign in December reached nearly 40 million children and the number of reported cases in the country is the lowest it has ever been. The race to the finish line requires continued focus on immunity gaps in high-risk and mobile communities, especially those that are close to the places where the virus is still indigenous, as well as continued accountability and high childhood vaccination rates.
Additionally, several of the endemic polio regions remain on the border with Afghanistan, which will require the two countries to continue addressing these WPV strongholds together. This region highlights the continued global threat of a virus that transcends geopolitical boundaries.
Polio Eradication in Nigeria
While WPV has never stopped circulating in Nigeria, there have not been any WPV cases since 2016. This is a terrific start towards wild polio eradication, but Nigeria has seen years without a WPV outbreak in the past only to see it return. The country is also managing continued vaccine-derived outbreaks. While immunization is paramount to eradication, some forms of the vaccine can infect patients and cause an outbreak. Though this adds a complex level to eradication strategies, immunization remains the most viable solution.
Currently, a variety of innovative solutions are underway to reach children in high-risk areas, including international immunization campaigns in the Lake Chad Basin whenever security permits, market vaccinations and seeking out nomadic communities. Similar to Afghanistan and Pakistan, continued efforts remain focused on closing immunity gaps, vaccinating all children and working with the country's neighbors, but additional support for political and financial commitment is needed in Nigeria.
Wild polio eradication in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria is almost complete, but there are several challenges facing major vaccination efforts. In order to achieve elimination, every single child needs to be immunized. Even one unvaccinated child leaves the entire world at risk of infection.
There are, however, real challenges to this seemingly straightforward goal. Barriers like reaching children in mobile populations or in active conflict zones require international political coordination and more resources for mobile and stationary vaccination teams. Another major barrier is vaccine-derived polio cases, which threaten populations that don't currently see polio in the wild. Research into the implications of adjusting the vaccine are underway and seek to address eliminating the spread of vaccine-derived infection.
It will not be possible to eradicate every disease with vaccination. Polio is one of the ones that can be. As global health efforts target polio eradication in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria, the world will likely be able to list polio next to smallpox and rinderpest on the coveted list of globally eradicated diseases.
– Sarah Fodero
February 26, 2019 /by Kim Thelwell
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Hunger, Pakistan
Top 10 Facts about Hunger in Pakistan
Pakistan may have South Asia's second-largest economy but it fares considerably worse than its neighbors when it comes to tackling hunger. Here are the top 10 facts about hunger in Pakistan.
Out of the total of 113 countries in the Global Food Security Index of 2016, Pakistan ranked 78th. The country scored 47.8, lagging behind longtime rival India and several other African countries.
According to the World Food Programme, 43 percent of Pakistan's population faces food insecurity. Of this number, 18 percent of people in Pakistan severely lack access to food. This is linked to the fact that most of these people are heavily dependent on agriculture for a living.
Pakistan has one of the most malnourished and poorest regions in the world. which is Tharparkar region in the Sindh province. Most of the region is desert land, with the majority of inhabitants depending on seasonal rainfall.
In the province of Sindh, 50 percent of children below 5 years old are stunted and 19 percent are severely malnourished. The region's intense food insecurity stems from lack of investment in the infrastructure and population coupled with the flood that hit Sindh especially hard.
Pakistan ranked 106 out of 119 countries on the Global Hunger Index (GHI) with a score of 32.6, second only to Afghanistan in the region. The GHI is calculated according to four primary indicators: the proportion of the malnourished population, the frequency of child mortality, stuntedness of children and height to weight ratios of children.
Agriculture in Pakistan is riddled with corruption. In September 2009, the government announced the "Benazir Tractor Scheme". It was presented to the masses as a random computerized lottery that would award tractors to randomly selected small-scale farmers across the country. However, it turned out that the winners had suspiciously already had large acres of land and some were even related to the parliamentarians.
Most of the budget is spent on issues of national security, rather than fighting hunger. Islamabad devoted $2 billion to security expenditures at a time when many poor Pakistanis were suffering the effects of sky-high inflation.
The number of malnourished Pakistanis has increased since the early 1990s from 24 million to 45 million in 2008. Most of the population is suspected to be extremely lacking both Vitamin A and Vitamin D consumption due to fish, egg yolk and cod liver being in short supply.
Pakistan has also been heavily dependent on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, that have demanded from the country to cut back on public spending in the 1980s, which affected food subsidies.
There is an organization called Action Against Hunger that is working to fight food insecurity in Pakistan by addressing malnutrition and mitigating the effects and causes of hunger. They ran the Woman and Infant/Child Improved Nutrition in Sindh in 2017 as well as operating outpatient therapeutic programs in Daud, Khairpir, Matiari and Ghotki districts.
Pakistan does have a long way to go before fully addressing the extent of the problem but it certainly has the impetus and ability to change the way it prioritizes food insecurity and hunger.
– Maneesha Khalae
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Educating women, Global Poverty, Pakistan
Mashal Model School Increasing Access to Education
Pakistan's education system has remained underdeveloped despite the country's supposed commitment to education. As of 2016, over 10 million children and adolescents were not enrolled in school, and over 10 million people aged 15-24 remained illiterate.
In Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, there is a wide disparity in the education of youth. The city has a population of approximately 1.4 million with 88 percent of the population being literate. However, because it is a major city, there are still many areas with little to no opportunities to pursue a basic education.
The Mashal Model School
In the area of Bari Imam, Islamabad, many children must work in order to help support their families who are facing abject poverty. In order to provide for their families, in-need these youth typically must sell things on the streets of the city. Oftentimes, they are also subject to or involved in gang violence due to the poor conditions of life.
One school in Islamabad, the Mashal Model School, is working to change the fate of these youths by offering them a chance at education. The Mashal Model School is a non-profit organization that currently has four campuses across Islamabad, educating over 860 children ranging in age from nursery school to grade 10.
The school was established in December of 2008 and is located in the G-5 sector of Islamabad, better known as Bari Imam. The school is open to all students and has a more equitable ratio of male to female students than most other schools in the area.
The Curriculum at The Mashal Model School
Although the school follows the curriculum of both the Oxford University Press and The National Scheme of Studies of Pakistan, they take an unorthodox approach to educating their students. Because most of their students come to the school from difficult home lives and seemingly insurmountable obstacles in the way of their success, The Mashal Model School begins by educating their students about hygiene, health and protection from abuse.
The school works to create a safe learning environment for its students and teachers, and abuse of any kind is not tolerated. Once the students are accustomed to the school and the safety it provides, The Mashal School continues their quest to provide an individualized education.
In addition to a standard education, the school provides books, bags, uniforms, shoes, food items, library and medical insurance facilities as well as computer and science laboratories to its students. The school also offers its students life-enhancing courses such as art, sports, food preparation, painting and clay work in an effort to give the children a healthy outlet to work through the problems they face.
The school acts as an ally to its students and their families by ensuring that attending school does not become an additional burden on their lives. Tuition to attend the school is 50 to 100 rupees (50 cents to $1); however, over 40 percent of its students attend the school free of charge. To further its allyship, The Mashal Model School offers sewing and woodworking classes to the parents of the school's students.
The school is currently a non-profit, registered trust that began with the funding of its founders and is funded today by donations from people all across the world as well as by educational grants from different embassies. By continuing to provide the best education possible while still managing not to create a financial burden to the students, The Mashal Model School is improving the lives of its students and the community in which it is located.
– Savannah Hawley
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Global Poverty, Pakistan, Tourism, Tourism Development
Tourism in Pakistan: The Ultimate Destination
In recent years, Pakistan has witnessed a surge in the number of tourists from around the world. This positive change is not only welcomed by the government agencies but also the private businesses and the local people. According to a CNN report in 2017, Pakistan saw in increase of around 200,000 more tourists this year than the year before, about 1.7 million foreigners. Moreover, the annual tourist arrival has tripled since 2013, as reported by The Pakistan Tourism Development Corp (PTDC).
The restoration of tourism in Pakistan will not only benefit the country's overall economy but will also enhance its image in the eyes of the people who enjoy activities such as hiking in snow-capped mountains, walking on beaches, trying a variety of food and appreciating the rich historical heritage and diverse cultures.
The Ultimate Back-Packing Destination
Pakistan's perception as a tourist destination has been marred by the political instability for a very long time. But professional tourists like Will Hatton are helping to change the image of the country and its people by their first-hand experiences. Hatton describes Pakistan as the "ultimate adventure back-packing destination" and Pakistanis as "the most hospitable, kind and welcoming people" he had encountered. The people always insisted on feeding him and showed him around their local towns like royalty.
He also recounts that Pakistanis are fiercely anti-Taliban and most locals can speak some English. They are highly protective and caring about their guests. The portrayal of Pakistan in the mainstream western media augments the misperception about the country as a war-torn region. However, in reality, the Pakistani armed forces are combatting the extremist militants in the border regions to keep the country, its inhabitants and its visitors safe.
The increased security and the ease of obtaining visas will undoubtedly attract more tourists from around the world and also within the region. Moreover, tourism in Pakistan can benefit from better branding and media coverage. In a report in The British Backpacker Society, Pakistan was ranked as the number one adventure travel destination for 2018 among 20 other countries. A lot of this has to do with aspects ranging from the hospitality of the people to the wildness of the Himalayan mountains.
Despite their rough terrains and lofty peaks (five out of 14 world's highest peaks present in Pakistan), the mountainous regions are quite accessible due to expertly engineered roads and one of the world's highest paved highways, the Karokoram Highway. The Karakoram connects China with Pakistan and gains an elevation up to 4,693 meters (15,397 ft) above the sea level.
Pakistan is not only the cradle ground from Indus Valley Civilization but it also consists of several relics from the Gandhara Civilization to the Mughal era. Among the greatest cultural treasures of Pakistan are the Gurdwaras – the sacred shrines of the Sikh religion. Pakistan is also the birthplace of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism.
Since Pakistanis welcome thousands of Sikh pilgrims from India and other countries around the world every year, improved geopolitical relations between India and Pakistan and better perception about tourism in Pakistan can be immensely beneficial in supporting both the Pakistani locals and the Sikh communities from around the world.
Apart from its cultural allure, Pakistan also is a great destination for an economical trip. The transportation, food and accommodation are relatively inexpensive. According to Hatton, a weekly budget of $100 would suffice. The rich ancient sites, the mesmerizing natural landscapes and the remarkably amiable dwellers make Pakistan a great destination for many tourists around the globe.
Regaining Its Reputation as a Tourist Destination
In the 1970s, Pakistan was a tourist hotspot and until the mid-90s, hotels were booked a year in advance. All this had suffered due to instability in the region. The government and the local people, realizing the negative impact that the political volatility has had on tourism, are working hard to revive tourism in Pakistan.
The Pakistani tourism industry, partnered with security agencies and private companies, has improved greatly. According to Jovago, the top hotel booking and e-commerce site in Pakistan, hotel bookings have increased by 80-90 percent in 2017, compared to the bookings in the previous years. This not only means greater revenue for the hotels and other local businesses but also a significant contribution in the GDP of the country.
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) estimated that the total contribution of tourism toward Pakistan's economy was about $19.4 billion or 6.9 percent of the GDP, in 2017. Within a decade, this is projected to rise to $36.1 billion.
Improving tourism in Pakistan is perhaps one of the most viable ways to bring about a more realistic perception of the country's landscape and population. Pakistan has a lot to offer. It is a county of cultural riches ranging from Gandharan relics to tombs from the Mughal era. It is a country of raging rivers and vast lengths of serene deserts. But, probably most importantly, Pakistan is a country of generous and warm people, who would invite their guests into their homes and serve them with the best food and comfort they can provide.
– Fariha Khalid
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Global health, Healthcare, Nonprofit Organizations and NGOs, Pakistan
Transparent Hands: Providing Life-Saving Healthcare in Pakistan
Poverty contributes to poor health and prevents people from access to treatment, which traps the world's poor in a vicious cycle. The inverse is true as well. Poor health often forces people to purchase expensive care and medications, which over time reduces spending money on anything other than healthcare. Additionally, poor health can limit a person's ability to work and earn an income, which, combined with the cost of healthcare, can lead to poverty. This has been the case with healthcare in Pakistan.
A study by the World Bank reported that 100 million people worldwide are forced to survive on merely $1.90 a day because of healthcare expenses for themselves or a family member. This problem is exacerbated in developing countries where healthcare services are underfunded and understaffed. Millions of families are being pushed into poverty for less than ideal care. Poverty is both a cause and consequence of poor health, especially in developing countries, which makes finding a solution crucial to ending the cycle of poverty caused by poor health. Affordable and accessible healthcare in Pakistan can help end this cycle.
Healthcare in Pakistan
Pakistan is one of the developing countries searching for a way to alleviate poverty for its citizens. Healthcare in Pakistan needs a great deal of improvement. In June 2016, the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform found that 39 percent of the country lived in poverty. While poverty rates in the country are declining, there are still over 70 million Pakistanis living on less than $2 a day. The majority of families living on $2 a day do not have the resources to afford expensive life-saving treatment.
The problem is compounded by the lack of adequate care for the families that can afford health expenses. Less than 3 percent of Pakistan's domestic budget is targeted towards healthcare, which has impeded medical research and infrastructure from flourishing. The public Pakistani healthcare system has a current backlog of more than 2 million people who are waiting to get surgery due to this lack of infrastructure and funding. Affordable and accessible healthcare is almost nonexistent for poor Pakistanis. This has motivated several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) within Pakistan to work to improve health care and make it more affordable.
Transparent Hands
One of the NGOs in Pakistan is Transparent Hands. Transparent Hands seeks to make life-saving surgery more affordable and accessible for poor Pakistanis by crowdfunding expensive surgeries and building medical camps where patients can receive these surgeries. Currently, the organization has performed 342 surgeries, spent over $350,000 and developed 25 medical camps that have served 8133 patients. Each of these surgeries has had a life-changing impact on different poor Pakistani families.
A representative for Transparent Hands told The Borgen Project that "most of the patients who reach us suffer from serious health conditions due to which they are unable to even perform their household chores. After they undergo surgical treatment, not only do they become active again, they also start working and earning for their family."
As an example, they shared the story of a patient who actualized this incredible recovery process. "There was a patient who was unable to sit and walk due to Ankylosing Spondylitis. He was dependent on his family for every little need. After the surgery, he is not only able to walk and sit, but he has also started working and is now an independent person." This alone shows how proper access to healthcare could have a positive impact on the economy.
Affordable and accessible surgery can change someone's life for the better. It is crucial to bolster the efforts of organizations like Transparent Hands in order to expand their impact throughout the country. Transparent Hands plans to eventually expand their operations from the province of Punjab to all provinces of Pakistan. Affordable and accessible healthcare in Pakistan will help 70 million Pakistanis escape the devastating cycle of poverty and poor health.
– Anand Tayal
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Human Rights, Pakistan
10 Facts About Human Rights in Pakistan
Pakistan, cushioned between India and Afghanistan, is home to more than 212 million people and is the sixth most populous country in the world. Each one of these people living in Pakistan should be given basic human rights no matter their ethnic origin, color, gender, religion or any other reason.
Even if human rights should be granted to everyone, not everyone is given the same rights as the other in some countries around the world. There is much to know how each human is treated or could be treated in the country of Pakistan. Here are 10 facts on human rights in Pakistan.
10 Facts On Human Rights in Pakistan
Attacks on civil society. A civil society is a community of citizens linked by common interests, and in Pakistan some aspects of civil society are under attack. For instance, an attack on a school killing 140 people, mostly children, made those among the positive civil society in Pakistan protest against the government for supporting the "good" Taliban. When these protests arose, so did the safety concerns of Pakistan's civil society. These people were attacked with laws and organizations put against them.
Freedom of religion. In 2017, there were at least 19 people on death row under blasphemy charges, many of whom were members of religious minorities in Pakistan. This situation, combined with many others, has put Pakistan at a severe level of 'violations of religious freedom' — religious minorities and atheists are at a higher risk than ever before.
Children's rights. Child marriage is a major concern in Pakistan, with 21 percent of girls under the age of 18 already married. Along with child marriages, lack of education also heavily impacts children in Pakistan. There have been many attacks on the school, and children are frequently used in suicide bombings. Unfortunately, roughly five million children are not able to attend school in Pakistan.
Women's rights. Many women in Pakistan face rape, acid attacks, domestic violence and "honor" killings. It is estimated that there are about 1,000 "honor" killings a year on Pakistani women. If a woman is accused of adultery, fornication or an immoral behavior that violates societal and religious norms, she is then subjected to an "honor" killing.
Refugees. Pakistan is host to the largest refugee population in the world. According to UNHCR, there are more than 1.45 million refugees in Pakistan, many of whom are from Afghanistan. In many areas, the Pakistani police have extorted money from registered and undocumented refugees from Afghanistan. Between January to August in 2017, up to 82,019 Afghan refugees returned or were deported back to Afghanistan.
Terrorism. Many security forces in Pakistan are linked to terrorist intentions. Many times when suspects were to be charged, there were serious violations regarding torture and secret detention centers. Many of those who are detained were activists and human rights defenders.
Forced Disappearances. Many minority groups are under attack in Pakistan, and forced disappearances can occur. In 2017, the government received 868 new cases of forced disappearances, a figure which is more than the previous two years. The government was able to locate 555 of those who had disappeared, but there are still 313 people missing.
Freedom of expression. Many journalists, bloggers and social media users have been attacked in relation with Pakistan. For instance, there were five bloggers whose comments online led to forced disappearances. Four of the five bloggers were later released, but two of them said that they were tortured while in custody. The fifth blogger has still not been unfound.
Human rights defenders. Whether lawyers, bloggers, journalists or activists, voices of truth are often subjected to harassment, threats and forms of violence. In 2016, the Pakistani government argued that human rights defenders did not warrant special legal status and the protection of human rights defenders was a conspiracy by western countries to interfere in domestic affairs in developing countries.
A glimpse at progress. It may seem that human rights in Pakistan is lacking, but there have been some instances of progress over the years. In Punjab, Pakistani authorities are now accepting marriage licenses in the Sikh community, giving union protections under the law. Another progression in human rights for Pakistan is restoring section 7 of the Christian Divorce Act. In this section, Christians who wish to divorce can do so civilly without the threat of false accusations of adultery. Despite the many downfalls on human rights for women, there was an increase of 3.8 million women able to vote in the most recent election compared to 2013.
Postive Push
While there may be progress budding in regard to human rights in Pakistan, the road to completely improved human rights will be long and difficult. If those pushing for their rights are heard and supported, the return of basic human rights and safety can return to Pakistan.
– Victoria Fowler
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Gender Equality, Pakistan, Women's Empowerment, Women's Rights
USAID Works to Combat Gender Equality in Pakistan
Throughout the years, U.S. organizations and agencies have worked in cooperation with the government of Pakistan and other development partners to establish gender equality in Pakistan. These efforts work to ensure Pakistani women feel empowered to pursue opportunities just as brazenly as their male counterparts.
History: Relations Between Pakistan and the United States
Since Pakistan gained independence in 1947, the United States has provided considerable support in the overall development of the country. The U.S. was one of the first nations to recognize Pakistan as an independent nation.
For more than 60 years, Pakistan and the U.S. have forged a strong, cooperative relationship that has proven to benefit the people of both countries.
Achieving Gender Equality in Pakistan
In recent years, there have been important advancements in gender equality in Pakistan. Today, Pakistani women are more likely to participate in the labor force and access health and educational services than their mothers and grandmothers would have. Pakistan also has a relatively strong women's political representation — about a fifth of parliamentary seats held by women.
However, there is still significant progress to be made if Pakistani women are to be full partners in the development of Pakistan. Women comprise more than half of Pakistan's population and yet only 22.7 percent are part of the labor force. Even those who are part of the labor force belong largely to the informal sector, receiving little pay and few legal protections.
Also, while Pakistan enjoys a high gross enrollment rate of 89 percent of girls in primary schools, that rate drops to about 41 percent of girls who are enrolled in secondary schools.
The empowerment of women and girls is a critical aspect of any prosperous, democratic society. Female empowerment in Pakistan will not only safeguard human rights but also further international peace and security while establishing a growing, vibrant market economy.
Through the efforts of a combination of many organizations such as the U.S. Agency of International Development (USAID) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pakistan is even closer to achieving gender equality.
USAID: The Gender Equality Program (GEP)
The Gender Equality Program (GEP) actively works to diminish the gender gap in Pakistan by supporting women's economic, political, and social advancement. The program helps women become full and active members of their own society by providing access to information, resources and public services.
The GEP also works to change the derogatory societal attitudes towards women in Pakistan. This program educates women about their fundamental rights at home, at work and in society.
A staggering 32 percent of all Pakistani women have experienced physical violence; 40 percent of married Pakistani women have experienced spousal abuse. Even more concerning, one in two Pakistani women who have experienced physical abuse never sought help.
Through the support of the GEP, local activities are conducted to expand women's knowledge of and ability to exercise their rights and obtain justice. The GEP helps women's shelters provide legal aid, counseling and vocational skills that connect women to potential employers.
Empowering Girls Through Education
USAID also has programs such as the Sindh Basic Education Program and the Improving Education Quality Project to ensure more girls have the opportunity to pursue an education. These programs mobilize communities to increase girls' school enrollment rates and train more female teachers, which encourages Pakistani families to send their girls to school.
USAID also provides scholarships to women pursuing higher education through the Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship program (MNSBP) and the Fulbright Program. MNSBP gifts university scholarships to academically talented, economically disadvantaged Pakistani students.
Major Accomplishments in Gender Equality in Pakistan
Pakistani women have experienced major improvements in regards to gender equality. The USAID has provided shelter, legal, health and economic support to nearly 40,000 victims of gender-based violence while also committing $70 million to help educate and empower over 200,000 adolescent Pakistani girls.
Although, societal beliefs of traditional gender roles may be difficult to break, raising awareness about women's rights and supporting pro-women laws is a significant step towards achieving gender equality in Pakistan.
– Lolontika Hoque
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Education, Global Poverty, Nonprofit Organizations and NGOs, Pakistan
The Nonprofits Working to Reform Education in Pakistan
Pakistan has struggled for many years with the gender inequality of women achieving an education within their country. Pakistan is the sixth most populated country in the world, but with more than 40 percent of women never receiving an education, the nation has one of the lowest literacy rates on the continent.
While women do have the right to access education in Pakistan, there are several barriers that prevent them from doing so. In a patriarchal society, women find it difficult to access education and other opportunities because of the role a male-dominated culture plays in all of their lives.
Lack of Accessibility
One barrier that many women face in Pakistan is lack of accessibility. Many women living in the rural areas of the country are unable to attend school because they cannot afford the cost of transportation — for themselves or their children.
Although women and girls struggle to access the education in Pakistan that they so desperately need, there are many organizations working tirelessly to change these unfortunate circumstances.
One non-profit, The Citizens Foundation (TCF), has fought since 1995 to bring about positive changes in empowering women and making education more accessible to this population. The Citizens Foundation is now one of the most influential organizations in Pakistan when it comes to providing opportunities to the less fortunate.
The organization works to remove barriers that would otherwise prevent women from accessing education. TCF provides schools in rural environments which eliminates the need for transportation to more urban areas where more schools are located.
The Kashf Foundation
Working alongside The Citizens Foundation, The Kashf Foundation's goal is the same. Established in 1999, the Kashf Foundation was created to help women from low-income areas build their entrepreneurship skills and complete their education.
The goal of this foundation is to help eliminate poverty by empowering women, which in turn provides better opportunities for their families.
The Central Asia Institute
The Central Asia Institute (CAI) is yet another non-profit working with the underprivileged women and children of Pakistan. Over the past twenty years, this organization has changed hundreds of lives by supporting women's literacy.
With a wide variety of services — such as vocational centers, scholarships and even health centers — CAI is changing the educational system in the most impoverished areas of the country. The group provides services to both boys and girls but recognizes where the biggest change needs to happen — women's education.
Progress for Education in Pakistan
In the past, achieving an education in Pakistan has been extremely difficult for women. But, like many countries, Pakistan wants to be able to provide its women with the same educational opportunities as its men. Unfortunately, that goal isn't how situations always work out.
Pakistan has shown admirable effort in support of the education movement — many organizations have come together to redefine the way women receive schooling. Many people are starting to recognize that when women are educated, everyone benefits.
Women become empowered, and in turn, are able to lead happy and more successful lives. Pakistan has made many crucial changes in regard to gender equality and education, and is better as a nation because of it.
– Allisa Rumreich
June 11, 2018 /by Borgen Project
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Global health, Healthcare, Medicine, Pakistan, Technology, Women's Empowerment
New Telehealth Company Revolutionizes Medical Access in Pakistan
Iffat Aga is no stranger to searching for flexible work options. Born in Saudi Arabia, Aga attended one of the best medical schools in Pakistan and started working for some the world's most credible pharmaceutical research company. Aga later became pregnant, miscarried and conceived again. In this experience, she found that versatile work options for women were not common, and in many instances didn't exist.
Female Health Practitioners
Women in developing countries, especially Pakistan, are limited by familial and childcare commitment. However, the majority of students in local Pakistani medical schools are women, and are oftentimes unable to attend full-time because of these responsibilities.
Still having passion to continue her career as a physician, Iffat Aga gathered a group of women and founded Sehat Kahani. The Telehealth company specializes in connecting out-of-work female physicians to poor-income Pakistani communities; many of these populations desperately need access to medical care, but are often unable to afford it.
The company currently operates under 14 organizations across Pakistan and has assisted over 500 thousand patients. The first of its kind, the new Telehealth company revolutionizes medical access in Pakistan.
How Sehat Kahani Provides Dynamic Access
There are several ways in which Telehealth companies provide care to patients online; Sehat Kahani does so through videos, online chatting and preventive health drives.Her most popular is video health chatting and preventive health drives. Currently, the company motivates women in low-income communities to continue practicing good hygiene habits.
Washing hands and disposing of infant toiletry appropriately are two ways Sehat Kahani aims to begin protecting communities from disease. By the end of the program, the medical staff at Sehat Kahani says they plan to "ensure that there is an increase in the number of families exhibiting health hygiene practices and a reduction in diseases such as diarrhea and other infections."
Though this may seem like a simple step to some of us, Sehat Kahani takes great steps to remind communities that even the most simple of steps can facilitate the most dramatic change. The new Telehealth company revolutionizes medical access in Pakistan through other outreach portfolios as well. One such method includes medical vehicles that travel across Pakistan if a patient is in need of physical care.
Women and Telehealth Company
Female nurses and assistants are present when the vehicle arrives, but are assisted by a physician through video communication. Thus far, the vehicles have stopped in the cities of: Peshawar, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. Sehat Kahani has grown exponentially since its start up in April of 2018, and is projected to continue this path in the upcoming months. By 2020, the company aspires to create 100 online e-health centers across Pakistan.
Further goals of the organization also include continuation of mobile health centers, and women's work advocacy through an all-female staff.
The Telehealth company revolutionizes medical access in Pakistan by allowing women in low-income countries to be freed from socioeconomic boundaries. Dr. Aga has changed popular beliefs regarding women in the medical field, and many large companies that support her forward-thinking anticipate where the future will take the powerhouse of Sehat Kahani.
– Logan Moore
June 6, 2018 /by Borgen Project
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You may be noticing a theme these days….fast and delicious weeknight meal ideas are front and center for me right now. Back to school evenings are busy but I love having a home cooked meal to serve anyway. This deliciously cheesy skillet fits the bill perfectly. It's an easy tortellini recipe that you will use again and again.
Dewey and I both gave it two big thumbs up. Evan picked out the tortellini and the sausage because he is a pain that way. I see this being in heavy rotation this fall. Served with a salad and a piece of garlic toast, it is the perfect weeknight meal.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Squeeze Italian Sausage out of casings and into pan. Add onions.
Cook until Italian Sausage is browned. Break sausage pieces up with your spoon as it cooks.
Add tortellini, tomatoes, water and seasoning. Bring to a boil.
Boil for 15 minutes or as per the package directions.
Add cheeses, remove from heat and cover. Let stand for 5 minutes and serve.


Can you combine individual semester courses into one canvas course?
Mark - Our courses do, as well, and though admittedly we do allow faculty to adjust the end date in their course, in theory the cross-listing should not affect this, and here's why: when you cross-list a course, you "move it into" another course site so that what were two have now become one, BUT the settings that were in the one you moved it into are what both sections assume.
Here, you see the ENDS date being set to May 7. However, because I cross-listed section 2 INTO section 1, the end result is that the remaining course site (section 1), now has the ENDS date of May 10.
Does that help at all? I realize everyone's situation may be a bit different with SIS integration and all that, but that should not have any affect, since you're kind of moving one class into the other.
courses have an end date at the semester.
Glad to help, Mark! Which reminds me, every Canvas institution should have a TEST server that you may want to try things out on first, just in case..... Information is here: How do I access the Canvas test environment?


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Pilfered Pea and Orzo Salad | Let's Cook With Bry!
I call it "pilfered" because a friend of mine used to work at a popular restaurant that had this colorful, delectable salad on the menu, and I asked him for the recipe. That particular restaurant was part of a large corporation and, therefore, was extremely protective with its recipes, but my friend gave it to me on the sly – after I'd been sworn to secrecy. Thus, it's pilfered, and this is the version that has been reduced down from restaurant-sized quantities (from gallons down to ounces).
Dress to serve – i.e. don't mix the dry ingredients with the dressing until you're ready to plate or serve it, so the peas will stay fresh and bright green.