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CRIMES IN THE NAME OF CUSTOMS

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CRIMES IN THE NAME OF CUSTOMS

Hello Folks!

Most of you may be familiar with the Crimes practiced in Pakistan, in the name of Customs. Today, I aim to provide you with an insight into these Crimes. So let’s start.

Women in Pakistan live in a world structured around strict religious, family, and tribal customs that essentially force them to live in “Char Diwari” ( four walls), submission, and overall fear.

They are subjected to discrimination and violence daily due to cultural and religious norms. Pakistani Islamic Law too dictates traditional family values and is enmeshed in the legal system.

This places men as decision-makers regarding marriage and divorce matters. Pakistan’s law, government, and society discriminate against women and condone gender-based violence.

The first crime practiced in the name of custom is Honor Killing. Honor crimes are an act of violence usually murder committed by male family members against female family members who are perceived to have brought dishonor upon the family.

A woman can be targeted by the family for several reasons such as refusal to enter into an arranged marriage or being a victim to the sexual assault or even seeking a divorce from an abusive husband or committing adultery.

Simply, the mere perception of the family that how a woman has acted has brought dishonor to the family is sufficient to trigger an attack.

Honor Killings are common in the interior of all provinces of Pakistan which results in the massacre of Honor Killings to satisfy one’s perception of what is and what isn’t.

The second crime practiced in the name of custom is Karo Kari. Karo means black males and Kari means black females.

It is another custom where a man can kill a woman, claiming that she has brought dishonor to the family and yet expect to be pardoned by her relatives.

In Sind and Baluchistan provinces, the term Karo Kari has been officially employed as a label for the crime of double homicide. A man or a boy and a girl or a woman are both killed usually by the husband, father, or brother in what is characterized as a fit of rage.

Here the killer sees or in many cases hears or blames the victims actively engaged in sexual activity. Traditionally wherever practiced, Karo Kari is perhaps the only form of Honor Killing.

Another crime practiced in the name of custom is Violence. Be it verbal or physical or any other form, it is violence. In Pakistan, the rate of violence is comparatively much higher compared to other crimes.

Violence on women includes physical, psychological, and social oppression. It includes abuse, rape, acid attack, burning, killing, etc.

It is a violation of the right to physical integrity, to liberty, and to her right to life itself.

Another crime practiced in the name of custom is Forced Marriage. In the interiors of the Sind and Baluchistan provinces, marriages are forced and women are bound to bow before the wishes of the family.

Marriage of convenience is another custom where people consciously exploit the institution of marriage to obtain wrongfully certain advantages.

In Pakistan, however, women’s marriage with the Quran is common amongst feudal families or were inherited property matters.

Child marriages are found in the majority of the Tehsils. Such as Rojahan, Kot Addu, Taunsa, Tribal Area, Jatoi, Jalalpur, Pirwala, and Muzaffar Garh. In many Tehsils, early age engagement and Nikkah is also in practice.

Another crime practiced in the name of custom is the sale and purchase of women for marriage and lust purposes.

The sale and purchase of women is a practice and is more common in tehsil’s of Rajan Pur, Tribal Areas, Jampur, D.G Khan, Kot Addu, AliPur and Jatoi.

Vani or Swara refers to a customary practice that is widespread across Pakistan and is used as a method for resolving disputes and settling debts between families and tribes.

According to this custom, females members from the offending male family are married or given to the victim’s family as reparation or penance.

These decisions are often made by the jirga or panchayat which is a council consisting of the elder members of the community and convene an informal court to decide methods for resolving disputes.

This custom is practiced mostly in Kot Addu, Tribal Area, Multan, Shujjabad, Rojhan, Jampur, D.G khan, Taunsa, Jalalpur, Pirwala, and Muzaffar Garh.

Aaf and Aas is yet another custom practiced in the tehsil of Rajan Pur and Jampur.In this custom, the offender/accuses have to prove himself/herself innocent by crossing the burning fire.

Another crime practiced in the name of the custom is Numrad. It is a custom practiced in Southern Punjab in which after the marriage of the woman; the daughter or girls of the husband’s brother is given to the woman’s family ( father or brother) in exchange.

They can marry that girl to whomever and where ever they want to.

In the end, I would like to reiterate that such and other aforementioned Crimes practiced in the name of Customs need to be abolished forthwith.

Whether women belong to NWFP or Punjab, many do not get justice for these crimes practiced in the name of customs and there are lists and lists of women who have been affected and suffering.

These women demand such practices be declared null and void with immediate effect. It’s time to take action. Think about it. Until next time, stay safe and healthy.

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DISINFECTANTS FOR BUSINESSES IN COVID-19 AND BEYOND

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DISINFECTANTS FOR BUSINESSES IN COVID-19

AND BEYOND

Hello Folks!

With the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19, the need for the time is a proper solution so businesses that are already running along with new setups can run smoothly without being at risk.

Today, I aim to talk about different types of disinfectants for businesses in COVID-19 and beyond. So let’s start.

Firstly, Disinfection is the process of cleaning something, especially with a chemical, to destroy bacteria.

Common disinfectants include alcohols, quaternary ammonium salts, formaldehyde, and glutaraldehyde.

Also, bleach, chloramine, chlorine dioxide, ozone, silver dihydrogen citrate, and thymol. …

Some antiseptics are hydrogen peroxide, iodine, polyhexanide, and povidone-iodine, alcohol, boric acid, and benzalkonium chloride.

Commercial formulations based on these chemicals are considered unique products and must be registered with EPA or cleared by the FDA.

Mostly, a given product is designed for a specific purpose and is to be used in a certain manner.

Therefore, users need to read labels carefully to ensure that they are selecting the correct product for the intended use and apply them efficiently.

Secondly, the most targeted surfaces which result in the transmission of the virus are door handles and knobs, handrails of escalators, light switches, table, commonly used telephone sets, faucets, sinks, chairs, and desk.

Along with customer service counters, paper files, pens, utensils, paper towel/ napkin dispensers, etc.

Extra care is needed to disinfect these surfaces touched repeatedly by different individuals both at publically used places and at household settings.

Thirdly, in offices and other working places, one of the main sources of transmission is a commonly used computer keyboard which is difficult to clean due to narrow space between the keys and also the electricity-sensitivity of its hardware to liquids.

Therefore such computers should have signs of proper hand hygiene before and after using computers to minimize the risk of virus transmission.

Ideally, the keyboards should be covered with commercially available plastic sheets that can easily be cleaned with an appropriate disinfect.

If such sheets are not available then use disinfectant wipes i.e. the use of a 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes.

These may gently be used to wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of the computer, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces.

However, care must be taken to avoid getting moisture in any opening. Some of the recommended disinfectants are given in the table below.

Fourthly, other areas and places that are prone to catching more viruses are through person-to-person contact during traveling.

Thus making Airports, Railway and Bus stations more vulnerable.

Some of the recommended measures to deal with the problem at hand are to treat airplanes, trains, and buses which must be disinfected with suitable disinfectant every time i.e. daily basis or at least on alternate days.

These places can be disinfected through; spraying with hand compression pumps, Cold fogging, Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) treatment, Wet-mopping, and/or auto-scrubbing of floors of airports and stations.

Fifthly, wearing disposable gloves when cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and gloves should be discarded after each cleaning.

If reusable gloves are used, those gloves should be dedicated to cleaning and disinfection of surfaces for COVID-19 and should not be used for other purposes.

Also smaller objects like doorknobs, handles, handrails of escalators, faucets, sinks, etc., should be treated through wiping 4-5 times a day.

And lastly, passengers also need to be sanitized on arrival and at departure time. The same practice and procedures need to be adapted for other sites i.e. hospitals, restaurants, schools, and courts, etc.

In the end, I would reiterate the fact if we take all precautionary measures as an individual, we can curb COVID-19. Think about it. Until next time stay safe and healthy.

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SOLUTIONS TO CHILDREN’S PROBLEM IN SCHOOLS- PART-II

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SOLUTIONS TO CHILDREN’S PROBLEM

IN SCHOOLS

(PART -II)

Hello Folks!

Last week, I discussed the problems children face in schools. This week, I aim at discussing some of the solutions to the problem that children are facing in most school systems. So let’s start.

The first solution to children’s problems in school is the need to teach them the difference between fantasy and reality about schools. As said, “all that glitters is not gold”. And so is the scenario with every school system that exists.

Programs and segments on TV, show the fantasy and dreamlike world where children are about to enter whereas, in reality, there is no such thing of the kind. Their small dreams yet to take reality are crushed when they see the difference between fantasy and the real world.

Secondly, the problem of bullying needs to be tackled in full letter and spirit. Its time to show that actions have consequences. And no one can escape, no matter what the background is.

Thirdly, Favouritism needs to come to an end. If the school wants to reward a teacher for his/her services, there are better ways to do it. It does not have to be the child of that teacher. Although exceptions are always there and that’s why merit systems are made.

Fourthly, the overall system of Groupings in the school should be discouraged. After all, schools are for everyone and there should be no difference based on status among fellow pupils. All school bearers should be appointed based on certain criteria rather than popularity only.

Fifthly, school Canteens need to provide healthy food that is home-cooked if they want to be spared of future ratios of obesity. Plus by encouraging home-cooked food in the school will be a step forward to promote small businesses.

As many of the school workers maybe having it as a sideline to cater for their household needs. However, quality under no circumstance should be compromised.

Sixthly, the mixing of young and old children especially boys should be strictly Monitored. For this purpose, separate teachers are needed to assign this task to. And this trend of one teacher for all tasks should be diminished.

After all, teachers too are human and cannot carry on tasks like a robot.

Seventh, all schools small and big have many areas where they are collecting Funds in the name of miscellaneous. These funds need to be used diligently especially when it comes to the well being of the students.

For the rising change in behaviors of the students, be it related to anger or stress or psychological or mood outbursts; there is a dire need for the appointment of Area-Specific Counselors in the school. One for all is not the solution to every problem.

Children might be needing consultation in studies or sports or other awareness.

Eighthly, where there is a need for a Parent to Children interaction, same is the requirement and need of a Parent to Teacher interaction. This problem needs to be addressed duly by both parties to prevent future events that might be taking place in children’s life.

And lastly, Schools need to Enroll themselves with certain Institutions that work on the overall personality of a child. These programs can be related to anger management or psyche or overall well being. And the counselor has to recommend such programs for the child in consultation with the school and parents.

As for other children, there should be a compulsion to work for some time, as a paid job either with their school or some charity to introduce the habit of hard work right from the early years.

Think about it. Until next time, stay safe and healthy.

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CRIMES IN THE NAME OF CUSTOMS

Hello Folks!

Most of you may be familiar with the Crimes practiced in Pakistan, in the name of Customs. Today, I aim to provide you with an insight into these Crimes. So let’s start.

Women in Pakistan live in a world structured around strict religious, family, and tribal customs that essentially force them to live in “Char Diwari” ( four walls), submission, and overall fear.

They are subjected to discrimination and violence daily due to cultural and religious norms. Pakistani Islamic Law too dictates traditional family values and is enmeshed in the legal system.

This places men as decision-makers regarding marriage and divorce matters. Pakistan’s law, government, and society discriminate against women and condone gender-based violence.

The first crime practiced in the name of custom is Honor Killing. Honor crimes are an act of violence usually murder committed by male family members against female family members who are perceived to have brought dishonor upon the family.

A woman can be targeted by the family for several reasons such as refusal to enter into an arranged marriage or being a victim to the sexual assault or even seeking a divorce from an abusive husband or committing adultery.

Simply, the mere perception of the family that how a woman has acted has brought dishonor to the family is sufficient to trigger an attack.

Honor Killings are common in the interior of all provinces of Pakistan which results in the massacre of Honor Killings to satisfy one’s perception of what is and what isn’t.

The second crime practiced in the name of custom is Karo Kari. Karo means black males and Kari means black females.

It is another custom where a man can kill a woman, claiming that she has brought dishonor to the family and yet expect to be pardoned by her relatives.

In Sind and Baluchistan provinces, the term Karo Kari has been officially employed as a label for the crime of double homicide. A man or a boy and a girl or a woman are both killed usually by the husband, father, or brother in what is characterized as a fit of rage.

Here the killer sees or in many cases hears or blames the victims actively engaged in sexual activity. Traditionally wherever practiced, Karo Kari is perhaps the only form of Honor Killing.

Another crime practiced in the name of custom is Violence. Be it verbal or physical or any other form, it is violence. In Pakistan, the rate of violence is comparatively much higher compared to other crimes.

Violence on women includes physical, psychological, and social oppression. It includes abuse, rape, acid attack, burning, killing, etc.

It is a violation of the right to physical integrity, to liberty, and to her right to life itself.

Another crime practiced in the name of custom is Forced Marriage. In the interiors of the Sind and Baluchistan provinces, marriages are forced and women are bound to bow before the wishes of the family.

Marriage of convenience is another custom where people consciously exploit the institution of marriage to obtain wrongfully certain advantages.

In Pakistan, however, women’s marriage with the Quran is common amongst feudal families or were inherited property matters.

Child marriages are found in the majority of the Tehsils. Such as Rojahan, Kot Addu, Taunsa, Tribal Area, Jatoi, Jalalpur, Pirwala, and Muzaffar Garh. In many Tehsils, early age engagement and Nikkah is also in practice.

Another crime practiced in the name of custom is the sale and purchase of women for marriage and lust purposes.

The sale and purchase of women is a practice and is more common in tehsil’s of Rajan Pur, Tribal Areas, Jampur, D.G Khan, Kot Addu, AliPur and Jatoi.

Vani or Swara refers to a customary practice that is widespread across Pakistan and is used as a method for resolving disputes and settling debts between families and tribes.

According to this custom, females members from the offending male family are married or given to the victim’s family as reparation or penance.

These decisions are often made by the jirga or panchayat which is a council consisting of the elder members of the community and convene an informal court to decide methods for resolving disputes.

This custom is practiced mostly in Kot Addu, Tribal Area, Multan, Shujjabad, Rojhan, Jampur, D.G khan, Taunsa, Jalalpur, Pirwala, and Muzaffar Garh.

Aaf and Aas is yet another custom practiced in the tehsil of Rajan Pur and Jampur.In this custom, the offender/accuses have to prove himself/herself innocent by crossing the burning fire.

Another crime practiced in the name of the custom is Numrad. It is a custom practiced in Southern Punjab in which after the marriage of the woman; the daughter or girls of the husband’s brother is given to the woman’s family ( father or brother) in exchange.

They can marry that girl to whomever and where ever they want to.

In the end, I would like to reiterate that such and other aforementioned Crimes practiced in the name of Customs need to be abolished forthwith.

Whether women belong to NWFP or Punjab, many do not get justice for these crimes practiced in the name of customs and there are lists and lists of women who have been affected and suffering.

These women demand such practices be declared null and void with immediate effect. It’s time to take action. Think about it. Until next time, stay safe and healthy.

Happy Reading!

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DISINFECTANTS FOR BUSINESSES IN COVID-19

AND BEYOND

Hello Folks!

With the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19, the need for the time is a proper solution so businesses that are already running along with new setups can run smoothly without being at risk.

Today, I aim to talk about different types of disinfectants for businesses in COVID-19 and beyond. So let’s start.

Firstly, Disinfection is the process of cleaning something, especially with a chemical, to destroy bacteria.

Common disinfectants include alcohols, quaternary ammonium salts, formaldehyde, and glutaraldehyde.

Also, bleach, chloramine, chlorine dioxide, ozone, silver dihydrogen citrate, and thymol. …

Some antiseptics are hydrogen peroxide, iodine, polyhexanide, and povidone-iodine, alcohol, boric acid, and benzalkonium chloride.

Commercial formulations based on these chemicals are considered unique products and must be registered with EPA or cleared by the FDA.

Mostly, a given product is designed for a specific purpose and is to be used in a certain manner.

Therefore, users need to read labels carefully to ensure that they are selecting the correct product for the intended use and apply them efficiently.

Secondly, the most targeted surfaces which result in the transmission of the virus are door handles and knobs, handrails of escalators, light switches, table, commonly used telephone sets, faucets, sinks, chairs, and desk.

Along with customer service counters, paper files, pens, utensils, paper towel/ napkin dispensers, etc.

Extra care is needed to disinfect these surfaces touched repeatedly by different individuals both at publically used places and at household settings.

Thirdly, in offices and other working places, one of the main sources of transmission is a commonly used computer keyboard which is difficult to clean due to narrow space between the keys and also the electricity-sensitivity of its hardware to liquids.

Therefore such computers should have signs of proper hand hygiene before and after using computers to minimize the risk of virus transmission.

Ideally, the keyboards should be covered with commercially available plastic sheets that can easily be cleaned with an appropriate disinfect.

If such sheets are not available then use disinfectant wipes i.e. the use of a 70% isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes.

These may gently be used to wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of the computer, such as the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces.

However, care must be taken to avoid getting moisture in any opening. Some of the recommended disinfectants are given in the table below.

Fourthly, other areas and places that are prone to catching more viruses are through person-to-person contact during traveling.

Thus making Airports, Railway and Bus stations more vulnerable.

Some of the recommended measures to deal with the problem at hand are to treat airplanes, trains, and buses which must be disinfected with suitable disinfectant every time i.e. daily basis or at least on alternate days.

These places can be disinfected through; spraying with hand compression pumps, Cold fogging, Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) treatment, Wet-mopping, and/or auto-scrubbing of floors of airports and stations.

Fifthly, wearing disposable gloves when cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and gloves should be discarded after each cleaning.

If reusable gloves are used, those gloves should be dedicated to cleaning and disinfection of surfaces for COVID-19 and should not be used for other purposes.

Also smaller objects like doorknobs, handles, handrails of escalators, faucets, sinks, etc., should be treated through wiping 4-5 times a day.

And lastly, passengers also need to be sanitized on arrival and at departure time. The same practice and procedures need to be adapted for other sites i.e. hospitals, restaurants, schools, and courts, etc.

In the end, I would reiterate the fact if we take all precautionary measures as an individual, we can curb COVID-19. Think about it. Until next time stay safe and healthy.

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