Lauren Scruggs: Recovering Nicely

The first photos of Lauren Scruggs appeared today on Good Morning America. The photos show that she is still looking great.

For those of you who do not know Lauren Scruggs is the model that walked into an airplane propeller after sightseeing the Christmas Lights throughout Dallas six weeks ago. She meet with her mother, father, and twin sister Tuesday in the outdoor area of Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation located in Dallas, Texas and she was smiling, laughing, and joking according to sources. This has been the first time that the media has been able to see her since the accident. Tuesday Lauren was spotted wearing an baseball cap and workout attire. The only thing that indicated that she had been injured was her empty jacket sleeve and the eye patch.

Lauren’s mom Cheryl Scruggs says that the family’s faith is what helped her recover remarkably even though it is hard to listen to Lauren’s tears. Currently, there is a Lauren Scruggs Hope Fund available to those who would be interested in contributing to Lauren Scruggs recovery.

This story seems as though it will have a happy ending. Sources say that Lauren Scruggs, 23, seemed to have a great time on Tuesday.

Be sure to visit trendpk.com where this article was originally published for more celebrity gossip and celebrity news.

Strong democratic institutions vital to get rid of terrorism: Zardari

Addressing a ceremony in the Aiewan-e-Sadr to distribute the apartments and plots to the families of the martyred, the president said that terrorism would be wiped out of country at every cost. He said that the government took steps for the rehabilitation of families of the martyred who were deployed at the security of the Benazir Bhutto. He said that plots can not be a compensation of sacrifices however it was the duty of the government to give honour to the families of the martyred.

AJK shuts to mark Oct. 8 earthquake anniversary

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MUZAFFARABAD: To pay homage to the martyrs of the earthquake on October 8, 2005, a shutter down strike is being observed in Azad Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

Different organizations have threatened to hold a long march towards Islamabad against the government’s failure to complete the rehabilitation phase despite the passage of five years of the devastating earthquake that killed over 75,000 and left 3.5 million homeless.

To mark the tragic day, AJK Law Minister Abdul Rashid Abbasi and other top officials attended a prayer ceremony and observed a minute of silence.

Traders, students and civil society members held a demonstration across the city to protest against the government’s lethargic attitude towards the ongoing rehabilitation work.

They said that hundreds of schools have yet to be repaired by the government.

Flood tax not to be imposed in Punjab: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said that flood tax would not be imposed in Punjab because people were already paying a number of taxes.
Talking to flood affectees in Dera Ghazi Khan and Rahim Yar Khan, the CM said that Watan Cards distribution would be completed this month. He said that free fertilizer and seeds would be provided to the farmers having 25 acres land. In this way, the farmers can be settled earlier, he added.
Flood tax is a one time tax to be imposed on the immovable property of the well-to-do to collect revenue for the rehabilitation of flood affectees. Few days ago, according to media reports, President Zardari had approved one time flood-tax in Sindh province which was opposed by MQM and ANP. Sindh Health Minister Dr Saghir Ahmed and Youth Affairs Minister Faisal Sabzwari, both of the MQM, said that their party had not been taken into confidence over the issue of flood tax.

Rehabilitation of flood victims is a mission: PM Gilani

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LAHORE: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the rehabilitation of flood victims is the government’s mission, adding that all the political parties are united for the cause.

PM Gilani along with Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif distributed Watan Cards among flood victims in Kot Addu.

He said on the occasion that the government has records of each penny given by the international community for the flood affectees.

Punjab CM said that his government would strive hard to rehabilitate the flood affected people as soon as possible. SAMAA

LB poll adjournment bill approved

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KARACHI: A bill for the adjournment of local body poll for an indefinite has been approved in Sindh Assembly on Tuesday.

Bill was presented by Law Minister Sindh Ayaz Soomro.

Local body poll adjournment bill was unanimouly approved in a Sindh Assembly Session chaired by Speaker Nisar Ahmed Khoro.

“New date for local body poll were announced after the rehabilitation of flood victims,” said Law Minister Ayaz Soomro.

The members of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were not present in the meeting owing to the rally taken out against Dr. Aafia’s sentence.

Senior minister Peer Mazhar-ul Haq told that the members of MQM were taken into confidence for this bill. SAMAA

LB poll adjournment bill approved

Staff Report

KARACHI: A bill for the adjournment of local body poll for an indefinite has been approved in Sindh Assembly on Tuesday.

Bill was presented by Law Minister Sindh Ayaz Soomro.

Local body poll adjournment bill was unanimouly approved in a Sindh Assembly Session chaired by Speaker Nisar Ahmed Khoro.

“New date for local body poll were announced after the rehabilitation of flood victims,” said Law Minister Ayaz Soomro.

The members of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were not present in the meeting owing to the rally taken out against Dr. Aafia’s sentence.

Senior minister Peer Mazhar-ul Haq told that the members of MQM were taken into confidence for this bill. SAMAA

Senate resumes debate on flood situation

The Upper House of the Parliament Wednesday resumed debate on the situation arising out of the recent unprecedented and devastating floods in the country.
Deputy Chairman Senate Jan Muhammad Jamali demanded the government to constitute a commission to look into the causes of the devastation caused by the flash floods.He said Sindh irrigation department responded very irresponsibly during the floods, adding that the department did not give any intimation to Balochistan irrigation department regarding the flood water released by it. He said it was the reason that resulted in great devastation in Balochistan provinces and this should be probed. He appreciated the President and Prime Minister for personally visiting flood affected areas of Balochistan and their assurance of every possible assistance for the flood affected people. He deplored that the provincial government was not taking any action on the advice of the President and the Prime Minister, adding that provincial autonomy does not mean to defy the orders of President and Prime Minister.
Jamali said that the Supreme Court has ordered to constitute a commission to look into causes of flood devastation, adding that the responsibles should be given exemplary punishment for their wrong decisions. I dont know where the flood protection money was spent, the flood water is still there, and the commission should also probe embezzlement of flood protection money, he said.He also appreciated the role of Pakistan Army in relief activities, the Pak Army done a tremendous job during floods, he remarked.
Adviser to Prime Minister Raza Rabbani said that the recent flash floods were world biggest disaster and this was also acknowledged by the world community. He said the sufferings of poor people are continued and the government has to make the rehabilitation and reconstruction process transparent. He hoped that the commission formed after the meeting of Prime Minister and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif, would do its job with sincerity and commitment. He said the floods not only caused loss of lives and properties rather it damaged the society as well as structure. If the political leadership would not address these losses the coming generation would not forgive us, he added.Rabbani said imposition of new taxes would result in unforeseen consequences including anarchy and civil war in the society. He said the Finance Ministry should consider that imposition of new taxes would exert further burden on middle and lower middle classes.
Quoting Finance Minister, Rabbani said that the industrialists, feudal lords and upper class of Pakistan were not paying taxes. He said the government especially Finance Ministry should take up the matter with international community and request them to write off loans for Pakistan as the loans of Egypt, Brazil and Haiti were written off. He said the government instead of taking new loans should demand the world community to write off the previous loans.

No one to be allowed to use delaying tactics: Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif proposed for the construction of model village in the flood stricken areas of the province.
Nawaz was chairing a session in Lahore to review the rehabilitation of the flood victims where he said, that he instructed the Punjab government for the marking of government land in flood stricken areas of the province. He added that the government will appeal to people for contributions to rebuild homes. He reiterated that the Punjab Government is trying to ensure that flood victims receive cash payments in-time.
Punjab NADRA Director General informed that new identity cards in the flood stricken areas would be issued on fast track basis.

No one to be allowed to use delaying tactics: Nawaz

Pakistan Muslim League-N chief Nawaz Sharif proposed for the construction of model village in the flood stricken areas of the province.
Nawaz was chairing a session in Lahore to review the rehabilitation of the flood victims where he said, that he instructed the Punjab government for the marking of government land in flood stricken areas of the province. He added that the government will appeal to people for contributions to rebuild homes. He reiterated that the Punjab Government is trying to ensure that flood victims receive cash payments in-time.
Punjab NADRA Director General informed that new identity cards in the flood stricken areas would be issued on fast track basis.

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