It majorly affected various cities that included Lahore, Multan, and Bahawalpur. Moreover, in KP, it had affected cities like Peshawar, Swat, and Lakki Marwat. The Capital, Islamabad is no exception to this power outage.

To analyze the situation, the power division secretary and other officials are on a visit to National Power Control Centre.

Apparently, the news has it, the National Power Construction Corporation authorities have been saying that a lot of work is in progress to restore the power supply which would help the cities of Punjab and Pakhtunkhwa to generate electricity.

According to a spokesman for the Atomic Energy Commission, “the tripping that started from Tarbela Power Plant has a domino effect, causing the nuclear power plants in Chashma, Malian District to trip”

“While the situation remains normal in Karachi, Balochistan and south Punjab, the power plants affected due to the fault would soon be restored.”- said, Power Division spokesman.

It is said by sources in the Water and Power Ministry that power demand in the country stands at 20,000 megawatts.

Meanwhile, all the sectors in Islamabad are also facing this issue majorly. Not only is it a household issue but a holistic downfall in businesses, education centers, hospitals, and other marketplaces are in dire need of electricity.

Source: The News

Mother’s Day is right around the corner; 13th May! We’re way too excited for it because it’s a day that we can TOTALLY dedicate to our moms( we should every day, waisay). After a thorough mummy-loving day, here’s what you can watch with her:

Cake:

It’s 2018’s big hit! A Pakistani movie that revolves around a relatable family structure where siblings look after their parents. The movie justifies the title because it’s layers of sweet moments which you would absolutely enjoy with your family. The effortless acting of the cast members makes it a package altogether.

Baghbaan:

Beware of tears and emotional outburst! It’s a movie from 2003 starring Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini( haye cutesy couple, I swear) where they unconditionally love their children. After the father’s retirement, the children get uncomfortable with the idea of keeping their parents with them and things do not go as the parents had planned.

Parent Trap:

Shoutout to all Lindsay Lohan fans! The movie from our childhood where Lindsay Lohan plays a double role of pre-teen twins. It’s a sweet story about these twin sisters living on opposite ends of Atlantic, struggling to reunite their divorced parents.

Stepmom:

A story starring Ed Haris and Susan Sarandon- both shown divorced to each other. Harris decides to take the next step- be with a significantly younger girlfriend, Julia Roberts.

However, when the new girlfriend meets her boyfriend’s children for the first time, their aggression towards the new mom is obvious. A family crisis happens and Kelly(Julia Roberts) changes everything.

You would love Julia Roberts, please please please watch it!

Moor:

The film’s title, Moor, is a Pashto word meaning “Mother“. The Film’s story shows the railway system of Balochistan, especially the closure of Zhob valley railways in 1984. Parallel to that, the movie shows how families are run by the women in the valley. According to the director of the movie, the film depicts living through the problems faced by Pakistan.

Taare Zameen Par:

It’s an Aamir Khan move so obviously it HAS to be touching. It’s a story about a child with dyslexia and how is condition goes unnoticed by teachers until Ram(Aamir Khan *heart heart heart*) becomes his teacher and changes his life.

P.S: The song, ‘Maa’ is bound to make you and your mom cry.

Princess Diaries:

A throwback to teenage! Princess Diaries is a story about a teenager Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is thrown for a loop when, from out of the blue, she learns the astonishing news that she’s a real-life princess! As the heir apparent to the crown of the small European principality of Genovia, Mia begins a comical journey toward the throne when her strict and formidable grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Julie Andrews), shows up to give her “princess lessons.”

The Blind Side:

The storyline features a teenager, Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first-round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.

Brave:

If your mum is into animation she might like this one. The story revolves around an impulsive but courageous daughter of Scottish King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson), is a skilled archer who wants to carve out her own path in life. Her defiance of an age-old tradition angers the Highland lords and leads to chaos in the kingdom. Merida seeks help from an eccentric witch (Julie Walters), who grants her an ill-fated wish. Hence Merida has to discover the true meaning of courage and undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.

The Devil Wears Prada:

Andy (Anne Hathaway) is a recent college graduate who enters the fashion world. Upon landing a job at prestigious Runway magazine, she finds herself the assistant to diabolical editor Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). Andy questions her ability to survive her grim tour as Miranda’s whipping girl without getting scorched.

Abdul Haq Baloch:

Abdul Haq Baloch was general secretary of Khuzdar Press Club. He was murdered by unidentified men on 29th September 2012 in Khuzdar, Balochistan. He was shot multiple times while on his way to home and died at the spot. Haq, 34 had been threatened along with five other journalists in Khuzdar in November 2011 by a banned militant organization for not giving them coverage. However, no group claimed responsibility for his murder.

Rehmatullah Abid:

Rehmatullah Abid was working as a general assignment reporter for the local Pakistani channel Dunya News, he had always worked for the Urdu daily Intikhaab. On 18th November 2012, when Rehmatullah Abid was sitting in a shop, unknown armed men, riding a motorcycle, opened fire on him. Abid was killed on the spot. His murder took place in the area of Panjgur district, some 600 kilometers away from the provincial capital of Balochistan.

Mukarram Khan Atif:

Mukarram Khan Atif was a journalist and reporter working for Dunya News and Deewa Radio, a Pashto language radio channel of the Voice of America’s Pashto language service. Atif was also the President of the Mohmand Agency Press Club. On 17 January 2012 Mukarram Khan Atif was praying in a mosque near Peshawar after sunset when two armed men came in and killed him with several shots, some to the head. Atif was taken to Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar but he was dead before he arrived. Tehrik e Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility of his murder because of his anti-Taliban reporting. He was the first reporter killed in Pakistan in 2012.

Zakir Ali:

Zakir Ali was Bureau Chief of Abb Takk Television channel in Larkana district of Sindh province, Pakistan. Shan was shot in the back at 12:30 am on 1 January 2014 and taken to Chandka Medical College Hospital (CMCH), where he remained unattended until he succumbed to his injuries in the morning, nine hours later. The family believes he was targeted because of his stories on the illicit sale of medicine donated by NGOs in local hospitals. The media community in Pakistan likewise believes that the killing was retribution for his journalistic work. Shan was working on a number of incendiary stories at the time and had received threats prior to the shooting.

Wali Khan Babar

Wali Khan Babar was a journalist working for GEO News. The 28 was shot shortly after his story on gang violence aired on the country’s most widely watched broadcaster, Geo TV. At least two assailants intercepted the journalist’s car at 9:20 p.m. in Karachi’s Liaquatabad area, shooting him four times in the head and once in the neck. Witnesses said one assailant spoke to Babar briefly before opening fire. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, Babar was the first journalist it had confirmed killed in a work-related death in 2011.

General public has mixed feelings about it, but mostly are in favor of this movement and demand a strict regulation on the hill station. Several testimonials have claimed the exploitative nature of the locals with very little control of law enforcement.

Claims have been made that the prices are skyrocketing of every commodity present for sale, and the locals often misbehave with the tourists coming from different regions of Pakistan.

There have been videos floating around, going viral on the social media that show locals brawling with men of the tourist families, while the women of the family are helplessly crying and yelling for help, and most of the people at sight, who are locals as well, are silently watching and not helping the tourists out of the situation.

These videos have played significant role in triggering the”Boycott Murree Movement” with people joining in from different cities who claim to have experienced the same exploitative behavior of locals on a vacation to Murree. The local authorities have little to say about this, however the movement keeps growing and this may turn into a formidable movement which would effect the tourist industry of Murree very soon.

Locals have a monopoly over the prices set for everything that includes hotel stay, food, parking, basic necessities etc. During the prime season of tourism in Murree, the prices go up several folds with almost no check and balance by the authorities. With the growing number of people having reservations on this, Murree may take a hit to its tourism in near future.

The population of Murree has been growing exponentially in the past decade. With the trees being cut down, and new houses being built, the weather of Murree is not as cold as it used to be. The main attraction for tourists coming in from Punjab are the mountains, cold weather, and snow fall in winters. With the climate change added to the behavior of the locals the “Boycott Murree Movement” can shape into a stronger movement with time. The local authorities must address the concerns of tourists and facilitate them to sustain a healthy tourism industry.

As the summers are approaching, several individuals, families and groups of people must be planning to visit Murree for vacation. It is highly recommended to all, to be careful when dealing with locals, as the sentiments are boiling from both ends at the moment.

Follow the hashtag trend on Facebook and Twitter #boycottmuree for more.