NEET-UG: Basit Of Pulwama Grabs AIR 113, Twin Daughters Of An Imam, A House Painter, Syed Sabia And Syed Bismah Also Clear Exam
New Age
Islam News Bureau
15June 2023
• NEET-UG: Basit Of Pulwama Grabs AIR 113, Twin
Daughters Of An Imam, A House Painter, Syed Sabia And Syed Bismah Also Clear
Exam
• Justice Mussarat Hilali ‘Becomes Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa’s First Woman To Be ‘Elevated To Top Court’
• On Mothers' Day in Afghanistan, Women Call For
Rights
• Palestinian Woman Makes Colorful Ramadan Lanterns
• Proposed 'Chastity And Hijab Law' Increases
Discrimination Against Iranian Women
• Women Making Waves: First Iranian And Saudi Female
Surfers At A World Surfing Games Stand Up For Female Empowerment
Compiled by New Age Islam News Bureau
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NEET-UG: Basit Of Pulwama Grabs AIR 113, Twin Daughters Of An Imam, A House Painter, Syed Sabia And Syed Bismah Also Clear Exam
Jun 15,
2023
The NEET
topper in Jammu and Kashmir is from south Kashmir’s Pulwama. Abdul Basit from
Chewa-kalan, Pulwama has secured all India rank of 113 acquiring 705 marks
With the
announcement of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2023 results,
Kashmir valley has thrown some interesting outcomes.
The NEET
topper in Jammu and Kashmir is from south Kashmir’s Pulwama. Abdul Basit from
Chewa-kalan, Pulwama has secured all India rank of 113 acquiring 705 marks.
He said
the aspirants need to overcome the fears/doubts which engulf a person at the
beginning. His father Dildar Ahmad Bhat, a government employee, said parents
should make sure to teach their children particularly those who are
economically weak.
While
Twin daughters of an Imam (religious cleric) have qualified the exam in Kulgam,
a house painter in Pulwama has also secured good scores and three girls
(including twin sisters) of an extended family in old city topped in Srinagar.
Watoo
village in the southern district of Kulgam was proud after twin daughters of
the Imam of the local mosque, Syed Sajad, qualified NEET. Syed Sabia and Syed
Bismah secured 625 and 570 marks respectively in their first attempt.
“We were
so scared when we heard that the results have been announced. Then we saw that
we both have qualified, we are so happy and so are our parents,” said Bismah,
whose mother is a teacher, while elderly grandfather has also been an Imam.
The
girls were ecstatic and hailed their parents as well as teachers of a coaching
centre in Srinagar. “Our parents, teachers as well as the villagers gave us
confidence,” said Sabia expecting a good college allotment.
Bismah
said those who could not qualify or score higher should not lose hope. “Nothing
is impossible. If not this year, they can do better next year,” she said and
also urged parents to allow their children choose a career of their choice.
Syed
Sajad said they did everything in their capacity so that his daughters could
study. “They wanted to go to a coaching centre in Srinagar and we sent them,”
said Sajad. The family faced a lot of difficulties but endured so that the
daughters could qualify.
Was
painting at a house when result was released: Ganaie
Another
surprise was by a Pulwama boy — a house painter — Umar Ahmad Ganaie who secured
601 marks. From an economically downtrodden family, Ganaie could not afford any
private coaching and would go for house painting or labour work during the days
and study during nights.
“I was
painting in a house when I learnt about NEET results. I was so happy,” Ganaie
said as his fellow villagers of Zazigam surrounded him.
Ganaie
studied in government schools and never took coaching. “I prepared for the past
two years. Studied text books of class 11 and 12 thoroughly and also analysed
questions of past examinations. It was all self-study,” he said.
He
dedicated his success to his family and also to his hard work. “If you are not
successful this year don’t lose hope, try again. Hard work pays,” he said.
Old city
Srinagar trio was competition for each other
In old
city Srinagar, twin sisters Tooba Bashir and Rutba Bashir have secured 645 and
574 marks in the exam. Their cousin sister Arbish got 565 marks.
The
RajouriKadal trio has been together since childhood. “We used to study together
from childhood. We shared our happy moments as well as our doubts,” said Tooba.
She said
they have always been in a healthy competition with each other. “When we joined
school one of us would top, we were competition for each other but it was a
healthy one,” she said.
Source: hindustantimes.com
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/neetug-basit-of-pulwama-grabs-air-113-twin-daughters-of-an-imam-a-house-painter-also-clear-exam-101686768122632.html
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Justice
Mussarat Hilali ‘Becomes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s First Woman To Be ‘Elevated To
Top Court’
An undated image of Justice Mussarat Hilali. — APP/File
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June 14,
2023
ISLAMABAD:
Peshawar High Court (PHC) Chief Justice Mussarat Hilali has become the first
woman from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to be elevated to the country’s top court,
it emerged on Wednesday.
The
development came after the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) in a meeting
headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial unanimously approved
elevating the Peshawar CJ to the Supreme Court, sources told Geo News.
Justice
Hilali is the first woman from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to be appointed as the
apex court judge and the second woman in the country’s history to be elevated
to the Supreme Court.
In
January last year, Justice Ayesha Malik made history in Pakistan's judicial
system after she was appointed as the SC judge by the JCP with a vote of five
to four.
The JCP
is a constitutional body that decides appointments to the apex court, high
courts, and the Federal Shariat Court.
The JCP
is headed by the CJP, the next senior-most four judges, a former chief justice
or apex court judge, the law minister, the attorney general, and a senior
Supreme Court advocate nominated by the Pakistan Bar Council.
Currently,
the top court is functioning with 15 judges, including the chief justice,
against the sanctioned strength of 17 judges.
Last
month, SC Senior Puisne Judge Justice Qazi Faez Isa penned a letter to CJP
Bandial urging him to immediately convene a meeting of the JCP to fill the
vacancies of the judges in the apex court. He also suggested the names of the
chief justices of the SHC and PHC for the posts.
The JCP
last met in October 2022 where three judges were elevated to the top court.
The JCP
meeting should consider the names of the two judges on the seniority principle,
urged Justice Isa.
Who is
Justice Mussarat Hilali?
Born in
Peshawar on August 08, 1961, Justice Hilali received a law degree from Khyber
Law College, Peshawar University and enrolled as an Advocate of District Courts
in 1983, as an Advocate of the High Court in 1988 and as an Advocate of the
Supreme Court of Pakistan in 2006.
Being a
female she had several achievements in her career including:
First
female elected office-bearer in the post of secretary at the bar from 1988-1989
Vice
president at the bar (twice) from 1992 till 1994
General
Secretary from 1997 till 1998
First
female twice elected as an executive member of the Supreme Court Bar
Association (SCBA) from 2007-2008 and 2008-2009
She was
also the first female Additional Advocate General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from
November 2001 to March 2004 and was later appointed as the first female
Chairperson Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Environmental Protection Tribunal.
Justice
Hilali also served as the first female ombudsman for protection against the
harassment of women in the workplace.
She was
elevated to the bench as an additional judge on March 26, 2013, and confirmed
as a permanent judge of the Peshawar High Court on March 13, 2014.
Source: thenews.com.pk
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1080423-justice-musarrat-hilali-become-kps-first-woman-to-be-elevated-to-supreme-court
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On
Mothers' Day in Afghanistan, Women Call For Rights
14-06-23
On
Mother's Day in Afghanistan, women in Afghanistan expressed their concerns
about the fact that their fundamental rights are not being met.
They
noted that women are now denied the opportunity to pursue an education and
employment, and that this has led to greater financial difficulties for
families.
Shakila,
a mother of five, explained the difficulties she is currently facing.
“I sell
fruits or vegetables because I do not have a breadwinner, I am a widow. I have
to pay for the house. Everything is on me,” Shakila, a mother, noted.
“We have
mostly widows who are the guardians of their children. We hope that the
government of the Islamic Emirate will pay attention and allow them to have all
the rights they have as girls of this land,” said Tafsir Siaposh, a women’s
rights activist.
The
absence of women in society and the ban on their employment, according to
mothers who spoke to TOLOnews, has left the majority of families struggling
economically.
"Sadly,
mothers are really concerned about their daughters' lack of access to an
education in this situation. They don't even consider that today is their day.
Because they are worried about their children's future, they could not celebrate
it today,” said Parwin Sufi, a mother.
“The
women who were educated and had jobs now are depressed because they have
studied for 14 to 16 years, and they are still staying at home,” Noor Jan
Ziaee, a mother told TOLOnews.
However,
Mother's Day in Afghanistan, which is observed on this day, can be seen in the
thriving flower market and the congratulations messages on social media.
“It's
Mothers' Day, people come in, they buy flowers for their mothers, and the sales
are good,” said Abdul Waheed, a seller.
"Youth
should make every effort to have good behavior with their parents. Mothers
don't expect their children to do anything more than this,” said Shir Mohammad,
a buyer.
The
Islamic Emirate has consistently reaffirmed its commitment to upholding women's
rights within the framework of Islamic Sharia and said that under the right
circumstances it will let women work and pursue education.
Source: tolonews.com
https://tolonews.com/afghanistan-183780
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Palestinian
woman makes colorful Ramadan lanterns
14-Jun-2023
35-year-old
Palestinian Ala Abu Salim makes Ramadan lanterns in various colors, patterns
and sizes in Gaza City. The lanterns, generally made from tin and glass, are
one of the most important symbols of Ramadan in the Islamic world.
Source:
news.cgtn.com
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-06-14/Palestinian-woman-makes-colorful-Ramadan-lanterns--1kD0FK5yioE/index.html
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Proposed
'Chastity And Hijab Law' Increases Discrimination Against Iranian Women
June 15,
2023
The
Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) says a a new bill dubbed the Chastity
And Hijab Law will add to the institutional oppression of Iranian women. The
bill equates a woman's public appearance without the mandatory head scarf, or
hijab, with nudity and being harmful to society in general. It provides for
more severe punishments ranging from fines to imprisonment, the New York-based
CHRI said. "The proposed bill seeks to intensify the control and
punishment imposed on women" in the wake of protests triggered by the
death of Mahsa Amini, 22, last year in police custody after being arrested for
"improperly" wearing a hijab.
Source: rferl.org
https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-propose-chastity-hijab-law-discrimination-women/32460455.html
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Women
making waves: First Iranian and Saudi female surfers at a World Surfing Games
stand up for female empowerment
15 June
2023
TalahAlfaqeef
can handle a beating by the heaviest ocean waves, multiple bruises, feet
scraped on sharp underwater rocks and countless gulps of salt water.
But one
thing that does make her catch her breath is talking about what her surfing
career and becoming the first female surfer from Saudi Arabia to compete at a
World Surfing Games mean to her mother.
“Can we
talk about something else?” a tearful Alfaqeef asked after making several
attempts to speak and cutting her sentences short. “I’m just so emotional.”
Alfaqeef
made her debut at the 2023 ISA World Surfing Games, which were held in El
Salvador from 30 May to 7 June, together with two more Saudi female athletes,
Leila Zahid and Samar Suleiman. The 2023 edition of the annual event also
featured the first-ever female entry from Iran, Setareh Mazhari.
It was a
feat, the surfers said, their mothers would never have dreamed of in their own
youth.
_“_It
wouldn't have been possible. But I’m glad that the world’s changing now,”
Alfaqeef told Olympics.com.
“(Being
a female surfer now) actually comes with great empowerment, great support, both
from the government and families as well. It wasn't the case for us females to
be in these sports. But everything changed now and we have everyone's support.
Everyone is on board, everyone is empowering us,” Alfaqeef added. “It's great
to be alive.”
Female
surfers in the Middle East: Yearning for the ocean
While
Setareh Mazhari did not see any female surfers in Iran when she was growing up,
she knew early on that she wanted to try the sport.
_“_I'm a
snowboarder, and actually the mother of all the board sports - skateboarding,
snowboarding - is surfing, so surfing was always something that I was eager to
try,” Mazhari told Olympics.com. “It was my passion always, from my childhood,
to be in the nature, to be in the ocean or in the mountains, so surfing was
always a part of my dreams.”
In 2012
Mazhari searched “surfing in the Middle East” on the Internet and discovered
that four-time Irish surfing champion Easkey Britton came to Iran two years
before. Riding a bright pink surfboard in a hijab wetsuit, Britton became the
first woman to surf in Iran and encouraged local women to join her.
Two
female pioneers, Mona Seraji and ShahlaYasini, had already taken up the call by
the time Mazhari joined them for a workshop in 2014. Two years later they
launched a national surfing association.
Now 33
years old, Mazhari has practised a variety of sports before she started
surfing. She took up skiing when she was eight and has been snowboarding and
skateboarding since she was 14. But none of those sports made such an
impression on her as the first time she stood on a surfboard.
_“_I
tried so many sports and it's not clear in my mind the memory of when I tried
them. But the moment of my first wave, I got it crystal clear in my mind every
second of that wave,” Mazhari said. “I can't describe it with words because the
ocean and the waves are that most powerful things in nature and being a part of
that, just feeling how powerful and beautiful it is, it's the most amazing
experience that anyone can have in their lives.
_“_I
really want others to feel the same because being in the nature, being in the
water, being on the snow, it's more powerful than anything. It's unlike any
other experiences that anyone can get and I hope others have the chance to do
that.”
It was
also the love of nature – and the love of the ocean specifically – that
fuelledAlfaqeef’s drive to become a surfer. She even considered doing her
bachelor’s degree in San Diego to be close to the ocean, but ultimately ended
up trying surfing for the first time in Sri Lanka.
Two
months after stepping on a surfboard for the first time, Alfaqeef learned that
she would be part of the national team going to the 2023 ISA World Surfing
Games. It was a big ask from someone who initially intended surfing to be just
a hobby, but when the opportunity to represent Saudi Arabia on the world stage
arose, Alfaqeef embraced her new role.
“I had
to pause everything. I wanted to represent my country, especially at the World
Surfing Games, especially that we're the first female generation to do such
things,” Alfaqeef said. “It was very important for me to be there so all the
other Saudis can look up to us.”
Empowered
on the world stage
And
people certainly did look up to Alfaqeef – and not just in Saudi Arabia.
There
was plenty of commotion as Alfaqeef made her way to the beach. Teammates ran up
to help her with her jersey and surfboard, a coach waved the green Saudi flag
behind her, and fellow surfers cheered as she walked by.
The
Saudi athletes even got a warm welcome from surfing superstars, USA’s Carissa
Moore and Brazil’s Gabriel Medina, who wished them luck and took photographs
together.
“It
means a lot. We’re the three of us. We're the first females to compete and go
to the World Surfing Games and it's an honour and it just feels great to pave
the way for all the other young generations, females, especially in Saudi,”
Alfaqeef said. _“_The journey just started and it's a long way, but I'm so
happy and proud to be the first.
“We have
the government support, we have our family support, which means a lot to us and
it is the reason why we're here and the reason why we made it and performed
quite well for beginners like ourselves,” she added.
While
the four surfers from the Middle East who were making history in El Salvador
did not advance past the repechage round, they achieved their main objective of
breaking the ground for future female surfers in their countries.
_“_We
were supposed to be more girls, but some of the girls couldn't be here,”
Mazhari said. “So it's not just me, but I'm here on their behalf and it's my
honour to be here and have this chance to represent my country and them. And I
am 100 per cent sure that we will have the full team in the future and for LA
2028, we will be there.”
Now
Alfaqeef and Mazhari want more women to paddle out with them and enjoy the
sport they love so much.
Whether
other women join them for competition or for fun, it would be a big change from
the surfing landscape of several years ago when the sport was still the
exclusive domain of male athletes.
**“**It
was, I'm not going to lie, it was in the past. But everything has changed now
and we're fully focused on female empowerment,” Alfaqeef said. _“_I think
women, once they put their mind to anything, they can do it. (Surfing) is very
challenging but I feel like as females, you know, we go through birth and we
give children out of our bodies and this is going to be easy-peasy for us.”
Source: olympics.com
https://olympics.com/en/news/first-iran-saudi-arabia-female-surfers-world-surfing-games-alfaqeef-mazhari
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