Capital Talk 2nd Feb 2011

Off The Record - 2nd February 2011

Islamabad Tonight - 2nd February 2011

TOPIC- REVOLUTIONARY RIOTS IN MIDDLE EAST & PAKISTAN

GUESTS- AZAM SWATI, DR SHAHID MASOOD, SHEHLA RAZA

AZAM SWATI OF JUI said that the people of Egypt, Tunisia and other Arab countries have stood against corruption. He said that Pakistan is also engulfed in corruption on regular basis. He said just like Arab countries Pakistan is also heading towards bloodshed. He said that he spends his time from morning to noon to fight cases against corruption in SC. He said that the country is divided in to four provinces and there is no national leader in Pakistan. He said that educated youth of Pakistan is wondering for jobs with degree in their hands. He said that roots of corruption in Pakistan are in ruling elite. He said that if rulers are honest no body is daring to do corruption. He said that as long four or five ministers will not go home and top leaders are not put in jail corruption can not be uprooted. He said that President Husne Mubarik of Egypt is biggest puppet of America in the Middle East. He said that every third house in Islamabad is in the possession of Americans. He said that people who can not see imminent revolution in Pakistan are trying to close their eyes from inevitable. He said that the parliament of Pakistan is not functional and is unable to deliver. He said that parliament can not give jobs, security and law and order to the people of Pakistan. He said that the NRO beneficiary rulers can only give disappointment to the people of Pakistan.

DR SHAHID MASOOD A KNOWN JOURNALIST said that there is so much common in the situation of Middle East and Pakistan. He said that just a month ago no body could imagine the revolutionary unrest in Egypt. He said that Pakistan is divided in to four provinces but their problems are common. He said people are motivated for revolution by problems and not by leaders. He said that citizens of Egypt are out on the streets not the leaders. He said that people of Egypt only have Egyptian flag in their hands. He said that the frustration and anger is coming out now and Egyptians have started cursing America. He said that Husne Mubarik put his opponents in jails and killed many families in the desert to shut their voice. He said that it seems imminently ominous that some day people of Pakistan will hang a big thief in one of the intersection. He said that elite class of Pakistan has no interest of resolving the problems of the poor people. He said that revolution is going to sneak in to Pakistan with out letting any body know.

SHEHLA RAZA OF PPPP said that the unrest in the Middle East is not revolution but anarchy. She said that the revolution of France was also anarchy. She said that people who brought revolution in France were defeated in the elections and were seated on opposition benches. She said that big powers are playing their games of manipulation in the Middle East. She said that big powers have played same games in Pakistan in the past. She said that Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was assassinated in the result of the big powers games. She said that PNA movement in the name of Islam was motivated by America. She said that problems can not resolved by revolution.

عرب ممالک میں لوگ کرپشن کے خلاف اٹھ کھڑے ہوئے ہیں۔اعظم سواتی کی اسلام آباد ٹونائٹ میں گفتگو

پاکستان اسوقت کرپشن میں ڈوبا ہوا ہے۔اعظم سواتی

پاکستان ایک بہت زبردست خون خرابے کی طرف بڑھ رہا ہے۔اعظم سواتی

میں صبح سے شام تک کرپشن کے خلاف سپریم کورٹ میں رہتا ہوں۔اعظم سواتی

پاکستان کے چار صوبے ہیں اور کوئی ایک قومی لیڈر نہیں ہے۔اعظم سواتی

پاکستان اور عرب ممالک میں بہت سی قدریں انقلاب کے لیے مشترک ہیں۔ڈاکٹر شاہد مسعود

مصر کے بارے میں ایک مہینہ پہلے تک انقلاب کا تصور تک موجود نہیں تھا۔ڈاکٹر شاہد مسعود

پاکستان صوبوں کی بنیاد پر تقسیم نہیں ہے قوم کے مسائل مشترکہ ہیں۔ڈاکٹر شاہد مسعود

عرب ممالک میں انقلاب نہیں بلکہ انارکی آئی ہے۔شہلا رضا

فرانس میں بھی انقلاب نہیں بلکہ انارکی آئی تھی۔شہلا رضا

فرانس میں جو لوگ انقلاب لائے الیکشن کے بعد ان کو اپوزیشن بنچوں پر بیٹھنا پڑا۔شہلا رضا

پاکستان کا پڑھا لکھا نوجوان ہاتھ میں ڈگری لیے دربدر ہے۔اعظم سواتی

پاکستان کی حکومت تسلسل کے ساتھ کرپشن کر رہی ہے۔اعظم سواتی

پاکستان میں کرپشن کی جڑیں حکمرانوں میں موجود ہیں۔اعظم سواتی

حکومت بددیانت نہ ہو تو کسی مجال نہیں کہ کرپشن کرے۔اعظم سواتی

جب تک چار پانچ وزیر گھر اور اوپر کے لیڈر جیل نہیں جاتے کرپشن ختم نہیں ہو گی۔اعظم سواتی

انقلاب کے لیے لوگوں کو لیڈر نہیں بلکہ مسائل جوڑتے ہیں۔ڈاکٹر شاہد مسعود

مصر اور تیونس میں بڑی طاقتیں اپنا کھیل کھیل رہی ہیں۔شہلا رضا

پاکستان میں بھی ماضی میں بڑی طاقتیں اپنا کھیل کھیلتی رہی ہیں۔شہلا رضا

بڑی طاقتوں نے ہی زوالفقارعلی بھٹو کو پھانی لگوائی۔شہلا رضا

عرب ممالک میں حسنی مبارک سب سے بڑا امریکی حواری ہے۔اعظم سواتی

پاکستان میں اس وقت اسلام آباد کا ہر تیسرا گھر امریکیوں کے پاس ہے۔اعظم سواتی

جن لوگوں کو پاکستان میں انقلاب دکھائی نہیں دیتا وہ حقیقت سے نظریں چرا رہے ہیں۔اعطم سواتی

مصر میں سڑکوں پر کوئی لیڈر نہیں بلکہ عوام نکلے ہیں۔ڈاکٹر شاہد مسعود

مصری لوگوں کے ہاتھوں میں صرف مصر کا جھنڈا ہے۔ڈاکٹر شاہد مسعود

مصر کے لوگ اب امریکہ کو گالیاں دینا شروع ہو گئے ہیں۔ڈاکٹر شاہد مسعود

مصر کے لوگ امریکہ کے تمام حواریوں کے خلاف ہیں۔ڈاکٹر شاہد مسعود

مصر کے عوام کو حسنی مبارک نے جیلوں میں بھرا ہوا ہے اور پورے پورے خاندان مار دئیے گئے ہیں۔ڈاکٹر شاہد مسعود

پی این اے امریکہ کے کہنے پر اسلام کا نعرہ لگا کر سڑکوں پر آئی تھی۔شہلا رضا

جب لوگ سڑکوں پر آئیں گے تو سب کو کہیں گے کہ جہنم میں جاو۔ڈاکٹر شاہد مسعود

پاکستان کی پارلیمنٹ لوگوں کو روزگار تحفظ اور خوشحالی نہیں دے سکتی۔اعظم سواتی

این آر او کی پیداوار حکمران عوام کو مایوسی کے سوا کچھ نہیں دے سکتے۔اعظم سواتی

ایک دن لوگوں نے کسی ایک چور کو لٹکا دینا ہے اور باقی سب کو جوتے مارنے ہیں۔ڈاکٹر شاہد مسعود

پاکستان کی الیٹ کلاس کو پاکستان کے لوگوں کے مسائل حل کرنے میں کوئی دلچسپی نہیں ہے۔ڈاکٹر شاہد مسعود

انقلاب کے زریعے حالات تبدیل نہیں کیے جا سکتے۔شہلا رضا

پاکستان میں انقلاب آئے گا اور کسی کو پتہ بھی نہیں چلے گا۔ڈاکٹر شاہد مسعود

Norovirus stomach flu infection

Tis the season for Norovirus infection, more commonly known as the winter vomiting bug. Although called "stomach flu" it is no relation to influenza. What can you do to protect yourself from this rampant infection?

What Is Norovirus?

Noroviruses, also known as Norwalk-like viruses (NLV), are a group of nonenveloped RNA viruses that cause acute gastroenteritis or stomach flu. Considered highly contagious, as few as 10 viral particles are sufficient to infect an individual. Although cases can be seen throughout the year, outbreaks are more common in winter months when people spend more time indoors, in close proximity.

Symptoms of Norovirus

Symptoms usually appear within 12 - 48 hours of infection, typically last one to three days and may include:

* nausea
* vomiting
* fever
* diarrhea
* headache
* abdominal cramping
* fatigue

Is Norovirus Dangerous?

Although norovirus can make a person feel awful, the infection is self-limiting and typically not life threatening. Since the infectious agent is viral, there is no medication used specifically to treat the infections, on to reduce symptoms. Antibiotics, which are used to fight bacterial infection, do not help in the treatment of strictly viral infections.

Those who are sick may vomit and have bouts of diarrhea several times throughout the day. The main danger is dehydration that can occur if an individual is not able to drink enough liquids to replace the fluids lost through vomiting and diarrhea.

How Is Norovirus Transmitted

Norovirus can be found in the stool and vomitus of an infected person, and may be shed for up to three weeks after symptoms are gone. A person can become infected when the virus enters the mouth of a person who has:

* touched surfaces or objects contaminated with virus and then brought hand to mouth
* consumed foods or drinks contaminated with virus
* had direct contact with vomit or stool of ill person when caring for them
* drunk from same cup or used the same utensils as an ill person
* had immediate contact with aerosol of a vomiting person

How to Prevent Infection

The following measures can reduce your chances of becoming infected with norovirus:

* Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, especially after using the toilet and changing diapers and before handling food.

* Carry hand sanitizer with your for use after you've touch surfaces in public places (i.e. shopping cart handles, bathroom door handles, etc.

* Wash fruits and vegetables, as any uncooked food could contain viral particles.

* If someone has been sick in your home, clean and disinfect all surfaces, toys, doorknobs, handles, etc. by using a bleach-based cleaner.

* Wash clothing or linens that may be contaminated using hot water and soap.

* If you believe that you are infected with norovirus, do not prepare food while you have symptoms and for at least 3 days after your symptoms resolve.

Sources

Bauman, R. (2004) Microbiology. Pearson Benjamin Cummings.

Talero, K. P (2008) Foundations in Microbiology Basic Principles. McGraw Hill Companies.

Please note: The information in this article is not to be followed as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your physician or primary health practitioner for information regarding your own personal health and necessary treatments.