In Pakistan, Karachi serves as the primary centre for the gold market, and every city bases its gold pricing on Karachi Sarafa Bazar Association.
Despite the rupee loss against the US dollar, which lost Rs 6.01 during the week, the price of gold remained steady in Pakistan.
The All Sindh Sarafa Association’s rates for Friday show that gold prices remained unchanged at Rs147,100 per tola and Rs126,115 per 10 grams on Friday.
A day earlier, the price of gold rose by Rs. 1,200 per tola and Rs. 1,029 per 10 grams.
Based on worldwide rates and the rupee-dollar parity, the association establishes local prices. Market custom dictates that when the rupee appreciates against the US dollar and commodity prices rise on the global market, local gold prices often decline.
It should be noted that the gold price stands below cost and is cheaper by Rs7,000 per tola compared to Dubai.
In the international market, bullion prices rose by $19 per ounce to settle at $1745; however, investors await direction on interest rates from US Federal Reserve.
Meanwhile, silver prices in the domestic market remained unchanged at Rs1,540 per tola and Rs1,320.30 per 10 grams today.
A relationship is an essential aspect of life. As a result, it needs to be protected and nourished to make sure that it continues to be beneficial to all parties. To establish a good relationship, it’s also critical to understand what those elements are.
We’ll talk about seven essential components that are necessary for you to build and sustain a fulfilling and healthy relationship with someone.
Respect:
Respecting each other’s opinions should be the first vital factor to consider. It involves being kind and empathetic to your partner even when you don’t agree with them. Giving and receiving respect are the two axes around which life revolves.
Communication:
Any connection must start with communication. When both parties feel free to openly express their thoughts, feelings, opinions, and beliefs as well as their joys, sufferings, and concerns they connect intimately and come to a mutual understanding.
Communication can be challenging at first, but as you both become more familiar with each other’s likes and dislikes, secrets, etc., it becomes simpler.
Trust
Being able to trust your partner is crucial; else, the relationship won’t last. When you trust someone, you are prepared to rely on them even when they are not present. Additionally, it implies that you are at ease and confident in their ability to protect you from harm and betrayal.
Autonomy
Having your autonomy, or being able to make decisions on your own, is one of the most crucial aspects of a partnership. If both or all partners have the freedom to run their own lives, you have a solid basis for creating room for each other and developing as a couple.
Working through disagreements
Conflict and disagreements are inevitable in any relationship. It’s common to disagree with our significant other’s tastes, opinions, and values. Couples that ignore or avoid disagreement frequently end up with higher tensions and unfulfilled demands.
Any relationship—whether it’s with a friend, relative, or significant other—benefits from having healthy conflict resolution techniques that involve respectful communication and active listening.
Consent
Giving consent indicates that you agree with what is taking place and that no one is pressuring you or using guilt to make you do something you don’t want to. Giving consent once does not obligate you to continue giving it in the future; consent can be revoked at any moment.
Understanding
Understanding in relationships is essential on several levels and is the key to unlocking many other crucial aspects of a successful partnership. Understanding relationships enable you to empathise with the other person, give them room to express their thoughts and feelings, and recognise what they are going through.
Alizeh Rabbani’s working her charm everywhere. She’s got what it takes to be the face of every campaign this season!
Best buy:
We’re going gaga over Odd and Eve’s new Jutti Kasuri. These slim cut, handcrafted khussas can be paired with so many outfits!
Food:
Vanilla by Hafsa Zulfiqar just launched their cafe in Y block and the dessert lover in us couldn’t resist dropping by. Their Philadelphia Cheesecake & Spanish Latte has a special place in our heart.
Music:
You know what happens when two powerhouses come together to make a song, it becomes your jam!
Listening to “I like you” by Post Malone & Doja Cat on repeat.
Hot Couple:
Not gonna lie but Harry Styles & Olivia Wilde look super cute together!
Paperazzi picks:
You could never go wrong with anything minimal & comfy. We’re loving Sania Maskatiya’s new line Somebody Basics.
Currently watching:
Indian Matchmaking’s season 2 is out now & it’s fun watching people explore their potential relationships.
From first dates to breakups to marriage proposals, this season takes the cast through a series of ups and downs in their journey towards love.
Exercise can lengthen your life, improve your mental health, and stave off disease. But committing to a regular exercise routine is easier said than done.
Here is how to get started:
Set short-term goals
Huge, outcome-focused objectives like dropping 20 pounds or developing six-pack abs are frequently established by people. These can be inspiring, but they don’t tell you what you should be doing now and over the next few days and weeks to achieve them.
Set achievable goals to maintain your motivation. Consider extending your plank for 15 seconds every three days or extending your run by a half mile each week.
Find a workout you enjoy
Finding a workout, you truly enjoy will increase your likelihood of sticking with it over time.
Start by seriously considering your favorite things, such as nature, social situations, sports, quiet time, or challenges. Find activities that fit one or more of your criteria and make them a part of your routine.
Put it on your calendar
Make time for your workouts so they become a regular part of your schedule. Schedule a few days a week and put it on the calendar just like any other significant event.
Play some music
You might find that playing some music is all you need to go the extra mile. According to studies, exercising to music prolongs workouts for both men and women without causing them to feel as though they are exerting more effort.
Break things up
Do you miss your workout because you lack the time to complete the entire routine? Divide your daily physical activity into shorter bursts. There are also aerobic advantages to shorter but more frequent sessions. A few quick workouts throughout the day may fit into your schedule more conveniently than a single 30-minute workout. Anything you do is preferable to doing nothing at all.
Have a plan B
When the weather is bad and you don’t feel like leaving the house, or if you’re traveling and don’t have access to a gym, put together a bare minimum workout with a few basic moves like squats and planks that you can do anywhere. If you typically exercise outdoors, find a backup workout or class you can do at the gym or at home in case of bad weather.
Meera is a home stylist, based in Lahore. She shares home styling ideas, DIYs, and hacks on her blog “Mias Homesense & Lifestyle”. She offers tips and inspiration for interior design to help you arrange your home in the most aesthetically pleasing way. In this article, she shares some fun coffee table styling tips and arrangements.
A coffee table is a mini focal point of your living room and is the hub of social activity. Style it in a way that looks relaxing and provides a practical place for your everyday essentials rather than being untouchable or staged.
Tray it up:
A tray helps organize your decor items on the coffee table and allows for functionality as it can easily be whisked away if you need more table space for putting snacks or games on a movie or game night. It also prevents your table from looking cluttered and provides a boundary to your decorations.
Add flowers or natural elements:
Flowers instantly lift the whole space and add life in a way nothing else can. Faux or real, natural elements like flowers, pinecones, leaf stems, etc, add a pop of color and texture to your space.
Play with varying heights:
Use long candle sticks, big vases, or sculptures, paired with a stack of books or flat boxes to vary the height, and create visual interest. Using items of the same height can look flat and boring but make sure you’re not exceeding eye level, as it might become a hindrance while watching TV or conversing with guests.
Create an ambiance:
Candles create an ambiance in your living room, where you unwind and relax after a long, busy day. Scented candles are a coffee table essential, so use them to uplift your mood and the overall appearance of your space.
Get playful:
Be entertaining and give your guests something to break the ice when seated around the table. Use luxe-look board games like modern tic-tac-toe or a marble chess board on the coffee table for a conversation starter or to bring the whole family together for a fun evening.
Coffee is a well-liked beverage that is known for sharpening focus and boosting energy. The caffeine wakes you up and drinking a steaming cup of coffee is extremely relaxing. But is coffee good for you?
Coffee has been connected to a wide range of potential health advantages in addition to its energetic effects, which makes brewing it even more appealing.
Boosts energy levels
Caffeine, a stimulant found in coffee, has been demonstrated to boost energy and reduce exhaustion by changing the levels of specific neurotransmitters in the brain.
Lowers Risk of Type-2 Diabetes
Over time, regular coffee consumption may be associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
Because of its high antioxidant content, coffee may have an impact on insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and metabolism, all of which are factors in the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Supports brain health
According to certain research, coffee may offer some degree of defence against certain neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
Several studies have also shown that moderate coffee drinking may be linked to a reduced risk of dementia and cognitive deterioration.
Promotes weight management
Some studies suggest that coffee may affect how fat is stored and improve gut health, both of which may be helpful for weight management.
Another study discovered that coffee drinkers were more inclined to engage in physical activity.
Lowers Risk of Depression
According to several studies, coffee may be associated with a decreased risk of depression and a lower chance of suicide death.
Protects against liver conditions
It’s interesting to note that some studies suggest coffee may help to maintain liver health and offer disease protection.
For instance, one study discovered a link between drinking more than two cups of coffee per day and a reduction in the prevalence of liver cancer and liver scarring in individuals with liver illness.
Could increase longevity
According to some research, coffee’s numerous potential health advantages may help shorten lifespan. Studies suggest that those who drink coffee have a lower risk of dying from some of the main causes of mortality, including coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and kidney disease.
Advice for coffee drinkers:
Remember that the research concentrates on the advantages of drinking black coffee. If you can’t, stay with low-calorie, low-fat additions like skim milk or almond milk.
Adults are advised to enjoy a daily cup or two of coffee but don’t use it as a substitute for other healthy behaviors.
Going outside is a fantastic way to get vitamin D, relieve stress, and engage in physical activity. By avoiding the sun, you may work and play outdoors without increasing your chance of developing skin cancer.
Too much ultraviolet (UV) light exposure is the primary cause of most skin diseases. It’s essential to shield yourself from UV radiation all year long, not just in the summer. On cloudy and chilly days, UV rays can penetrate your skin and reflect off things like water, cement, sand, and snow.
Take the following safety measures when you go outside:
Shade:
By finding shade under a tree, umbrella, or shelter, you can lower your risk of skin cancer and UV damage.
Sunscreen:
Before going outside, put on a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher to block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember to apply a generous layer to any exposed skin. For difficult-to-reach areas like your back, get assistance. Also, keep in mind that sunscreen functions best when paired with other measures.
The sun protection factor (SPF), a number that evaluates how efficiently UV rays are blocked by sunscreens, is assigned to each sunscreen. More protection is indicated by higher numbers. A broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher is advised.
Sunscreen wears off. If you spend more than two hours in the sun, go swimming, perspire, or towel off, put it back on.
Sunglasses:
Sunglasses shield your eyes from UV rays and lessen your chance of developing cataracts. Additionally, they shield the delicate skin surrounding your eyes from the sun’s rays.
Clothing:
For optimum protection, wear tightly woven, dark-colored, long-sleeved shirts and pants. Certain types of fibers also provide more protection than others. Unbleached cotton absorbs UV rays, while polyester and silk with a high sheen reflect UV radiation.
Hat:
Wear a hat that covers your face, ears, and the back of your neck and has a wide brim all the way around for maximum protection. The ideal material to shield your skin from UV rays is one that is densely woven, like canvas. Avoid wearing straw hats with sun-seeking holes. A hat that is darker might provide additional UV protection.
On our visit to Multan, the city of saints we got a chance to try out the much talked about hi-tea at yum.
The hi-tea menu ranged from appetisers to main courses to desserts. From the appetisers, we really enjoyed the salads & chaats. They’re super fresh & delicious. The honey chilli wings have to be our top pick, the perfect balance of sweet & spicy was a treat for our taste buds.
The variety of main courses really impressed us, Mongolian Beef and Vegetable Chowmein being our favourites. Ofcourse we ended our meal with some dessert. The three milk cake and dessert shots tickled our sweet tooth for sure. All in all, we were amazed by the impeccable service, delish food and lovely ambiance.
Team paperazzi would highly recommend you to give it a try when in Multan!
In May, Instagram started testing a new version of its home feed that featured full-screen images and videos, much like TikTok, and responses to the test were strong.
Instagram is under criticism for adopting new features like those of its challenger TikTok. Playing up short-form video, showing it full-screen as TikTok does, and suggesting posts from strangers are other modifications that drew criticism from users.
Last month, photographer Tati Bruening uploaded a message on Instagram that read, “Make Instagram Instagram again. Stop trying to be TikTok. I just want to see cute photos of my friends.”
More than 275,000 people signed her online petition, which was reposted by social media stars Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian.
According to Instagram’s Head Adam Mosseri, over the next two weeks, Instagram will lessen the number of videos that are promoted to users from accounts they do not follow and will no longer test a full-screen mode for watching posts.
As people share and seek out video snippets more frequently, Mosseri contended that the move to more videos would occur even if the service remained unchanged.
Mosseri declared, “We will need to embrace this transformation because, if you look at what people share on Instagram, video content is becoming more and more prevalent over time.”
On a Wednesday earnings call, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, backed up that statement by stating that more people are watching videos online.
Zuckerberg paid more attention to the combination of content on Facebook and Instagram as well as the transformation of both apps into discovery engines, again like TikTok.
During Meta’s Q4 earnings call on Wednesday, Mark Zuckerberg mentioned Reels at least 23 times.
“It’s clear short-form video will be an increasing part of how people consume content moving forward, and Reels is now our fastest-growing content format by far,” Zuckerberg said on the call.
What do you think of Instagram’s new updates and features? Tell us in the comment section below.
Looking for ways to make a little pocket money? Here we have a selection of easy things to make and sell online, which almost anyone can do.
Bath bombs and soaps
Bath bombs and soaps are very simple to produce and may be very profitable because they can sell for up to $10 each. Producing bath bombs and soaps to sell is a fantastic way to combine your passion for crafts and your desire for money if you enjoy making things and are crafty.
Jewelry
Selling handmade jewelry online and at craft fairs is a common practice. It’s an excellent place to begin even as a novice, you may produce lovely works, and the start-up expenditures can be kept rather modest.
Candles
A candle-making business can be quite successful. In addition to having a low entry cost, the candle manufacturing market is anticipated to grow to around $5 billion by 2026. There is no scarcity of clients buying their favourite candles.
Baked Goods
Home-based bakeries have recently become more and more popular. More recently, many business owners began selling their cakes, cupcakes, and cookies online before expanding into franchises and standard retail bakeries.
You can prepare a wide variety of desserts at home, including cakes and cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pies, muffins, and pastries.
Homemade Lip balms
One of the simplest products to produce and market with household items is lip balm. Beeswax and natural oils are used in simple formulas that may be put together with only a heat source. Although you don’t require expensive equipment, you should make sure that your setup still complies with industry standards and local laws regarding home production.
