Tobaaako

Quit tobacco to be a winner

World No Tobacco Day is observed around the world every year on 31 May to spread awareness regarding the fatal effects of tobacco.
The use of tobacco keeps on growing in Pakistan because of a lack of understanding approximately its dangers. Smoking may be a worldwide hazard considered one of the most vital reasons behind preventable premature death.
Smoking cigarettes, pipe, cigar, hubbly-bubbly, and different use of tobacco like chewing tobacco and sniffing all are dangerous and
addictive.
A vasoconstrictive in tobacco smoke causes addiction by increasing the brain levels of chemicals Dopastat and Endrophine. These chemicals provide sense of satisfaction.
In Pakistan, it is estimated that the prevalence of tobacco smoking in males is 36% and 9% among females. Pakistan is one of 15 countries worldwide with a heavy burden of tobacco-related ill health. Tobacco use is the main preventable cause of death in the country, accounting for one-third of all cancer deaths.
It is the sole most important cause of preventable premature death and disability with the number one killer being lung cancer. As in smoking, it causes various mental disorders: depression, anxiety, anorexia nervosa, self-harm, binge eating disorder, etc. The main symptom on both sides of the cigarette has been its addictive power; although not as bad as that of heroin or morphine but worse than all types of alcohol, which leads us to think addiction rather simply may have replaced morality!
There is a need for Tobacco awareness among teenagers. Some of the contributing factors that lead teenagers towards consumption of tobacco are
 Curiosity
 Peer pressure
 Western lifestyle
 Media and appealing ads
 Toxic environment
 Attitude of family and friends
 Guardian’s negligence
 Stress
 Self-esteem
 To look cool and attractive among friends by drinking flavorful huqas and vapes (E-cigarette)
Besides the tobacco industry has also started a tactic of using flavors in
tobacco products to attract young people and make them addicted. It turns out that menthol makes it easier to start smoking and harder to quit.
To some smoking E-cigarette, may makes you look attractive and cool but do you know that you are gambling with your precious life. E-cigarettes containing nicotine and some salts make it easier to inhale a large amount of nicotine.

Government should take immediate action to control tobacco consumption. It should adopt a range of measures including curtailing tobacco advertisement, restrictions on smoking in public places, increase in tobacco taxation, ban on tobacco smuggling. Government should operate public education and information campaigns to encourage smokers to quit and aware them of the harms of tobacco. Educational Programs and Anti-tobacco campaign must be made obligatory, as it has shown to increase knowledge and prevent use of tobacco among youth. Rehabilitations and Treatment centers must be open in every city with full facilities.
Stop being a slave of tobacco. This year the theme of World No-Tobacco Day is “Quit Tobacco to be a winner”. Quitting tobacco is victory! Quit it to develop a healthy lifestyle!

Pakistan to buy Corona vaccine from Phzer

Pakistan to buy Pfizer vaccine

The Ministry of Health has decided to buy Pfizer company’s MRNA corona vaccine. Sources said that initially one million vaccines would be procured. Vaccines will be purchased through NDMA. Pfizer also promised to provide vaccines. There are reports that vaccine is likely to arrive in Pakistan by July or August. 23 ultra-cold chain freezers have been purchased for vaccine storage.

The Ministry of Health and Pfizer have confirmed that talks are underway to purchase the vaccine. Health ministry officials say the Pfizer vaccine will be given to people with low immunity. Pfizer will be a priority for those wishing to travel abroad under the age of 40.

According to the National Command and Operations Center, the total number of deaths in the country has reached 20,779 while the total number of affected people is 921,053. Corona vaccination is underway in Pakistan and people over the age of 19 are being vaccinated. Adult vaccination centers have been set up across the country and the entire vaccination process is being controlled by digital mechanisms. 189 vaccination centers have been set up in Punjab and 14 in Sindh, while 280 vaccination centers have been set up in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 44 in Balochistan and 14 in Islamabad. Vaccination is being carried out through 25 centers in Azad Kashmir and 16 centers in Gilgit-Baltistan. The highest number of deaths occurred in Punjab where 9,999 people lost their lives while 5,020 people died in Sindh, 4,073 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 760 in Islamabad, 107 in Gilgit-Baltistan, 277 in Balochistan and 543 in Azad Kashmir have lost. The number of corona cases in Islamabad is 81,195, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 132,549, Punjab 339,686, Sindh 317,665, Balochistan 25,148, Azad Kashmir 19,232 and Gilgit-Baltistan 5,578 have been affected by Corona.

PTA Announced new feature for mobile users

Good news for mobile phone users from PTA

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a good facility for mobile phone users. The PTA has introduced a system to lock the mobile phone online in case of snatching or theft and to open it in case of discovery. The PTA said that complaints can be lodged by calling the toll free number 55055-0800 seven days a week from 9 am to 9 pm, on which the PTA will issue a complaint number to the user. According to CPLC records, an average of 70 to 75 mobile phones are snatched daily in Karachi and so far this year, about 10,000 mobile phones have been confiscated from the citizens. While in the year 2020, 21,558 mobile phones have been snatched from the citizens of Karachi.  According to PTA officials, in case of recovery of the mobile phone, the user will send a request to activate the mobile phone through the online PTA Complaint Management System and the user will refer to the tracking ID or complaint number given earlier. Citizens who lodge a complaint will be able to find out the status of their complaint 24 hours later via SMS or online PTA website or smartphone app.
North Waziristan a model district

Muhammad Iqbal Wazir aims to make North Waziristan a model district

Muhammad Iqbal Wazir approved funds for beautification from Chashma Bridge to Miranshah Peace Market. LED screen will be installed in the market. Solar lights and hundreds of beautiful pots will be installed from Chashma Bridge to the market. Miranshah Bazaar will be beautified from every angle. Until the completion of the beautification project in Miranshah, work will start in other cities like Razmak, Mirali and Spin Wam.