An epidemic infection of conjunctivitis

 

An epidemic infection of conjunctivitis has spread in different areas in Karachi. It has been observed that people of all ages, including children, the elderly, and young adults, are susceptible to conjunctivitis. Ophthalmologists recommend that anyone experiencing symptoms should promptly isolate their pillow and towel and seek medical attention. Wearing black glasses is not a significant factor in preventing the spread of infection. 

Getting to Know Conjunctivitis

Pink eye disease is identified as an inflammation in the conjunctiva. Speculating what that is? It is the external clear membrane of thin tissue that covers the white area of your eyes and lines the eyelids from the inside. In case you are guessing that it is called pink eye because one of its major symptoms is a reddish pink eye, you are right.

 While the disease isn’t severe at all, it may cause vision loss in rare cases. That’s why you need to be aware of its existence in your eyes when it happens and get it treated as soon as possible.

What are conjunctivitis symptoms that we all must be aware of?

Apart from irritation, redness and swelling, here are the conjunctivitis signs and symptoms you must be on a lookout for.

• Loads of unintentional tears.
• Discharge - watery or coloured in yellow or green.
• Crusts forming on the eyelids that make them stick.
• Itchiness in the eyes.
• More intolerance towards brighter light.
• Lymph nodes that are swollen.
• Avoid self medications.
• Blurry and hazy vision.
• Loss of vision (rare)
• Severe pain (rare)
• High fever (rare)

People also ask ‘can conjunctivitis cause headaches?’. The answer is yes, and bacterial conjunctivitis takes most of the blame here.

Once you know these conjunctivitis early symptoms, make sure getting an eye test done. If you live in Karachi, you can find professional eye consultants at Z.E. Eye Hospital

To schedule an appointment

021-35247998-99

+92 335 5247999

Or visit,

www.zeeyehospital.org

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NADRA Launches Online Passport Renewal Facility, Here’s How to Apply

 

The Directorate of Passports and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have introduced a joint initiative with DG & IP for online passport renewal services.

Pakistani applicants in the country can only apply for the renewal of their passports. While overseas applicants can utilize the Online MRP Web Portal for all kinds of renewal services including reprint damage, Type “new” for newly born, reprint lost, reprint exhaust, and partial modification for newly married female applicants.

Requirements

The following documents must be present at the time of application.

• A photograph of up to 5MB in size.
• Filled Fingerprint form.
• Supporting documents vary depending on the age and category.
• Valid credit card for online payment.

Online Application

Follow these steps to apply online.

• Press the ‘Get Started’ button.
• Register your account via email as well as SMS code. For overseas Pakistanis, the code will be sent via email only.
• Now start the application for a machine-readable passport by filling in the application.
• Enter your address for passport delivery.
• Now pay the fees via credit card/debit card (Visa/Master only).
• Enter your personal details.
• Fill in the present and permanent addresses.
• Now upload your photograph.
• Upload all the supporting documents.
• Download the form and do not forget to capture the 4 fingerprints required by the system.
• You need to set the scanner at 600 DPI, JPEG/JPG, and Grayscale. Now scan the form and upload it.
• Review the information and submit it.

It is important to note that there is no refund policy. In addition, users registered in the Pak-identity system can directly log in through their username and password.

 

Imported High-End Phones to Get Higher Tax Rates in Upcoming Finance Bill

Fixed amount of sales tax would be replaced with the standard rate of 17 percent sales tax on certain categories of phones.

The policy has been incorporated in the Supplementary Finance Bill 2021, which is to be approved by the National Assembly.

In this regard, mobile phones have been divided into two broader categories.

The first category would cover those mobile phones having import value up to USD 200-250. The second category would include cellphones with a value of above USD 200-250. The sales tax table would be revised under the Sales Tax Act 1990 by placing all kinds of phones in two categories based on their import value in completely built condition (CBU), semi-knocked down (SKD), or completely knocked down (CKD) condition.

Presently, mobile phones are divided into seven categories. These cellular mobile phones or satellite phones are charged on the basis of import value per set, or equivalent value in rupees in case of supply by the manufacturer, at the rate as indicated against each category as per Ninth Schedule to the Sales Tax Act 1990.

Sales tax is charged on the import of mobile phones in the CBU condition at the time of import or registration (IMEI number by CMOs). Sales tax is charged on the import of mobile phones in CKD/SKD condition, and sales tax is charged on the supply of locally manufactured mobile phones in CBU condition.

In extension, Sales tax is charged at Rs. 10-130 to Rs. 9,270 per phone, depending on its import value. For example, Rs. 1,680 fixed amount of sales tax is applicable on the import of mobile phones (CBU condition), where value is exceeding USD 100 but not exceeding USD 200.

Similarly, a fixed amount of sales tax of Rs. 1,740 is applicable on the import of cell phones (CBU condition) where the value is exceeding USD 200 but does not exceed USD 350. Additionally, sales tax of Rs. 5,400 is chargeable on the import of mobile phones in CBU condition exceeding the value of USD 350 but not exceeding USD 500. A fixed amount of sales tax of Rs. 9,270 has been collected on the import of mobile phones in CBU condition exceeding the value of USD 500.

The government’s new policy of taxation on mobile phones is to levy the highest rate of 17 percent sales tax on the import of mobile phones with a value above USD 200. The 17 percent sales tax would be applicable on the import of cellular mobile phones in both the CKD/CBU form. Whereas, the existing lower sales tax rates on the import of mobile phones up to USD 200 would not be changed.

Therefore, cell phones having a value below USD 200 would continue to be charged on the existing rates of mobile phones under the Sales Tax Act.

Toyota eyes mass EV output in China as early as 2019: report

Model to be based on C-HR sport utility vehicle.

Toyota Motor Corp is likely to begin mass production of electric vehicles (EVs) in China as early as 2019, the Asahi daily reported on Saturday.

Toyota to use Nvidia’s AI technology for self-driving cars

The model will be based on the C-HR sport utility vehicle and manufactured for Chinese market only, the report said without citing sources.

The pace of production is to be decided after taking into account the regulations and the subsidies, the report said, adding that annual output could start with more than several thousand units.

Astonishing view of Drigh Road underpass in Karachi

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National Panchayat

Panchayat –Nurturing those who are rejected!

MUN; The new 'cool'. Everyone wants to attend it whenever they can but the extravagance and the immense cost might be one of the problems.

In this era of commercial MUNs, The Young Democrats and Pakistan Debating Council has taken an initiative to break the stereotypes and promote this one of the most fruitful and prestigious form of debating to those who can't afford those expensive MUNs and provide them a platform where they could compete face to face with the all the debtors who have all kind of facilities to learn and prosper in this field with the FIRST EVER FREE OF COST, MUN BASED CONFERENCE OF PAKISTAN IS GOING TO HAPPEN THIS AUGUST!

YES YOU READ IT RIGHT, FREE OF COST! Not a single paisa will be charged from any delegate. No registration fee, no delegation fee and no positions for the people who get a delegation.

This venture would not just have free registration but also ABSOLUTELY FREE SOCIALS which will be revealed soon in the near future.

Interested already? Hold on, there's more...

This venture is named NATIONAL PANCHAYAT. As the name suggests, it will be having all bilingual Pakistani parliament based committees which would be sarpanjed (chaired) by ACTUAL MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, A CONTENT HEAD OF A FAMOUS TV CHANNEL ARY, AND ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS JOURNALIST.

THIS IS NOT IT!!!

What's new? Well, not revealing everything here, let's leave you with some curiosity.

The main aim and motive of this venture is to promote the MUN culture, to teach them the critical thinking required in the communication and debates. We will try our best to provide you with everything required to learn this format and produce more diplomats who have the instinct to see and question things they see in the routinely life.

Panchayat: The concept behind this word is to be different from all others and our sole purpose is to serve the masses. Panchayat – Because Everyone deserves a chance.

In the world, full of desires for change, why not change the mainstream structure of Model United Nations happening around. We have seen many potential individuals who desire to participate in such healthy public speaking activities but couldn't do it due to economic feasibility.

Let’s Break the Ice, this time no early bird discount no requirement of 4 figure fee to participate because this is going to be “FREE OF COST”.

National Panchayat will simulate four bilingual national committees which will discuss most pressing issues of Pakistan, conduct Panel talks and YES, will organize sophisticated social events.

JOIN IN AT https://www.facebook.com/events/152719078600544/?ti=cl FOR MORE DETAILS, BELIEVE ME, NOT EVEN HALF OF THE INFORMATION HAS BEEN REVEALED IN THIS ARTICLE

So mark your calendars for 25th-27th August.

Organizing by Young Democrats Joint Venture with PDC (Pakistan Debate Council) Achievers

#Panchayat

Counter Strike 1.6 officially dead as ESEA shuts down last server

ESEA made the franchise better by implementing anti-cheat engines to prevent hackers from playing the game along with introducing additional features including a system which allowed players of all levels to compete with each other, making the entire CS 1.6 experience better and more competitive.




This doesn’t necessarily mean ESEA is done with the Counter-Strike franchise as the E-Sports Association is still going strong with the latest title in the CS franchise, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.