Fashion Pakistan Week 2018 All Set to Kick-Off
After 10 years of recurring success, the pioneering Fashion Pakistan Council is set to commence the two-day Fashion Pakistan Week Spring/Summer 2018, on the 10th and 11th of April at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Karachi.
With a line-up of 15 prominent designers who will showcase their latest collections marking the trends of the season, there is much to look forward to at this year’s Fashion Pakistan Week.
The striking line-up for the first day includes 8 of 15 designers, Gulabo by Maheen Khan, Huma Adnan for FNK Asia, Cheena Chapra, Gogi by Hassan Riaz, Yasmeen Jiwa, The Pink Tree Company, Amir Adnan and Farah Talib Aziz. On the second day, the remaining 7 designers who will be showcasing include Deepak Perwani, Saira Shakira, Rozina Munib, Boheme by Kanwal, Nauman Arfeen, Natasha Kamal and AFH by Ayesha Farook.
“With FPW Spring/Summer 2018, the Fashion Pakistan Council introduces its new Executive Board. We are proud to welcome to the Fashion Pakistan Family: Senator Sherry Rehman, Ronak Lakhani, Sana Hashwani and our very own Tapu Javeri. This season it’s all about inclusivity. We take forward the mantra of fashion with a cause and support the Noor-e-Elahi Trust and their pioneering work for the deaf. Here onwards we look forward to walking the talk and support a new charity every season. We hope that fashionistas and celebrities attend and enjoy the grandiose two-day event,” said Feri Rawanian, the CEO of Fashion Pakistan Council upon sharing her excitement for the star-studded two-day event that will welcome fashionistas, celebrities and key media personnel from across the country.
All the partners involved in putting together the show include, Fashion Pakistan as the producer of the two-day event, Nubain Ali as the show director, N-Pro and N-Gents as the official stylists. Fashion Pakistan Council has also tied up with TV-One as their official media partner and Radio FM91 as the radio partner in order to get a nation-wide coverage of great magnitude.
The renowned skincare brand that is making waves in the skincare industry, Physiogel will be the official red carpet sponsor. Aquafina, as the official beverage & backstage partner, Peak Freans Butter Puff as the official snack and The Deli serving as the official food partner. Shaheen Airline as the official airline partner and TDAP as the hospitality partner.
BlackBerry Sues Snapchat Over Infringement!
BlackBerry is in the news again and this time it’s for suing Snap – parent company of the popular Snapchat mobile application – for allegedly infringing it’s patented messaging technology.
The 71-page complaint filed by the company accuses Snap of infringing six of their patents including UI improvements for mobile devices, advertising techniques and map improvements according to the Verge.
“It also cites Snap Maps and the display count of unread messages on a notification dot as infringing activities,” the report said late on Wednesday.
Last month Blackberry had filed a lawsuit against Facebook and its subsidiaries in Los Angeles court – Instagram and WhatsApp – alleging the company for infringing on its patents.
Interestingly, the patents that are included in the complaints against Snap also appeared in the Facebook suit that BlackBerry had filed last month. These two patent referred to the time data in messaging conversations while the other was for the display count notification dot.
According to the complaint, it was stated that BlackBerry had tried to resolve the matter outside court but had been unsuccessful in doing so.
In 2016, BlackBerry had sold its rights to design, manufacture and sell the BlackBerry branded mobile devices to TCL (Chinese company) and now focuses on producing the company’s mobile security products along with the software.
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Facebook Discontinues Search Using Numbers & Email in Latest Update!
Facebook has certainly landed itself in troubled waters lately. With the recent Cambridge Analytica Case they have been trying to correct the situation by bringing updates to the platform.
Past updates include deploying safeguards for the protection of user data, disabling the third-party application data sharing as well as tweaking the ad targeting email policy.
In order to increase user data security, Facebook has now decided to shut down the search option for users using their phone numbers and email address.
This development is a result of not only the scandal related to the data breach but also due to the increase in data scraping activity on Facebook.
In a blog post, Facebook writes, “Given the size and class of the exercise we’ve seen, we imagine most individuals on Fb may have had their public profile scraped on this method. So we’ve now disabled this characteristic.”
As per latest Facebook reports, some ‘malicious actors’ form the ‘Dark Web’ were able to access people’s phone numbers and email addresses which they then used to link users profiles.
This is a major concern for not only the social media giant but also to the users as well. With this sensitive information, hackers and such are able to access all information that a user uploads and shares on their profiles, leading to potential threats along with identity theft of the user.
Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said, “We constructed this characteristic, and it’s very helpful. There have been lots of people utilizing it up till we shut it down at this time.”
Although Facebook allows users to customize their privacy and restoration settings, most of the users tend to stick to the default settings. This can lead to personal information being exposed to the wrong people.
What are your views on this new update?
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Here’s All That Went Down at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2018
Pakistan’s avant-garde prêt-à-porter platform, Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) Sunsilk Fashion Week 2018 brought a joie de vivre gala to Lahore, with style being celebrated like never before!
Showcasing a new glossy venue and a refined format, the three-day long event hosted a glitzy lineup of rising and veteran designers.
With the right razzmatazz and the perfect pomp, the fashion week opened with a handful of collections that bowled us over with their exquisiteness.
Beginning with a High-Fashion Punch!
Successfully managing to raise the fashion quotient, the extraordinaire Sana Maskatiya’s ‘Color Dash’ was the highlight of the debut day.
Characterizing the contemporary women, Maskatiya’s designs were a funky blend of corporate and trendy style statements.
However, it was the young designer Hira Ali’s Luxury Prét collection “Woman is Future” that became the talk of the town for its bold take on women empowerment.
Showcasing savvy slogans along with her line-up, Ali has smartly seized the social media spotlight for her out-of-the-box approach.
Ensembles by Debutante ‘Arjumand Bano’ were not really groundbreaking but exhibited extreme sartorial potential.
And the collection of up and coming designer, Hussain Rehar too were applaudable!
Also introduced this year was the PEL Craft/Design show with GOLD by Reama Malik showcasing 4-piece capsule collections by Akif Mahmood, Hamza Bokhari, Shahroz Tariq and Zonia Anwaar.
A Heavy Rain of High Street & Luxury Pret on Day Two
Injecting some more sass to the fashion week were the solo shows by Nida Azwer and Saira Rizwan.
In an ostentatious display of tie-dyes and preppy patterns, Saira Rizwan’s upbeat collection ‘Tribal Bijoux’ single-handedly stole the limelight.
Meanwhile, Nida Azwer’s Mughal Court theme left us in awe.
The collection was the epitome of elegance and was oozing with royalty, brandishing eastern silhouettes and subtle shades.
Making some cheeky style statements on the ramp was the new menswear brand ‘Rici Melion’ with his ‘Uleysses’ collection. Spotted on the runway was a clown, a king with a stuffed tiger on his shoulder and a dramatic prankster to name a few.
Though the collection was quite eccentric, it managed to attract all the eyeballs it wanted.
Making some vibrant, saucy noise on the runway was Saira Shakira with her neon based collection ‘Canvas’.
Creating a summer romance with chikan fabric on the ramp was Image with Dance Of Spring.
But it was Shireen Hasan that brew up a viridescent storm as she flaunted the art of block printing to the fullest.
The Finale was all About HSY!
With names like Zonia Anwaar, Rang Rasiya, So Kamal, KHAS and Rouge, day 3 was an impactful one with HSY shaking things up in the end.
The courtier’s ‘Knight’ Collection had created a massive buzz on social media prior to the showcase.
Enunciating the fact that women are their own saviors, HSY’s sleek line-up delved in hues of black and gold, with dazzling sequins and delicate adornments.
Bringing in the cool element to catwalk was Omar Farooq’s Republic.
Inspired by Japanese manga comic art, the chic collection rolled out casual jackets, hoodies, sweatshirts and track pants.
Fahad Hussayn made us fall in love with drapes and gowns all over again with ‘The Gilded Wastelands’ collection.
A dose of Pablo Picasso was splashed out on the ramp with Mona Imran’s striking imageries and eye-catching geometrical accessories.
PFDC Sunsilk Fashion 2018 surely added a plethora of trendsetting moments to the bona fide fashion industry of Pakistan. The extravaganza that began with profusions of glamor came to an equally glamorous end.
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Brand Making a Difference – Mazboot Banegi, Meri Beti Parehgi!
Pakistan has shown some positive economic indicators in the past couple of years. According to IMF/World Bank GDP (PPP) forecasts for the 2017-2022, Pakistan has been predicted to be world’s 3rd fastest growing trillion dollar market, with its economy becoming more stable over the years.
However, as per World Economic Forum’s Global Human Capital Report 2017, our nation has been ranked as one of the worst countries for Education and Skills Development.
This clearly shows that education, being one of the most important social indicators contributing towards a developed nation, has been overshadowed in Pakistan.
This is especially apparent when it comes to the gender divide in educational opportunities for boys and girls!
Despite dynamic advancements, there are still some conservative mindsets that thrive in society, making it difficult for women to flourish and break through barriers.
DID YOU KNOW
‘Pakistan’s WOMEN MAKE UP 48.76% of THE POPULATION’
When it comes to education, the literacy rate for women against men is even less in number.
FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNAWARE
‘Pakistan has THE 6th Highest FEMALE POPULATION in the World’!
Out of 34 million school going Pakistani girls, only 11 million ends up going to school. However, 5 million manage to graduate from high school.
WHAT RESTRICTS GIRLS FROM THEIR RIGHT TO EDUCATION?
There are several factors that influence the parent’s decision to withdraw their daughters from schools
- Families with less income and more children prefer educating boys as they are a source of financial support in the future
- 42% of the world’s underage girl marriages happen in Pakistan and continues to be on the rise
- Due to limited girls’ schools and colleges, families do not send their daughters to co-education institutes
EDUCATING GIRLS = PROGRESSIVE SOCIETY
“One child, one teacher, one book and one pen, can change the world” -Malala Yousufzai
Believe it or not, the right to education has been a fight that females have been facing from the beginning. Once, Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah was once heard saying;
“Personally, if I had two children, and one was a boy and the other a girl, and if I could afford to educate only one, I would have no hesitation in giving the higher education to the girl. The male could bend his energies to the manual effort for reward, but the girl’s function was the maintenance of home life and the bringing up of the children. Her influence in the family circle was enormous and the future of the generation depended upon her ability to lead the young along the right paths and instruct them in the rudiments of culture and civilisation.”
Statistics show that if the literacy rate of women increases by 1%, the average level of GDP will elevate by 0.37%.
“You educate a man, you educate a man. You educate a woman, you educate a generation” -Brigham Hill
This is a powerful factor to be considered for a developing country like Pakistan.
IT’S TIME TO SHOW OUR DAUGHTERS THEIR PATH TO DESTINY
Since independence, Pakistani women have made us exceptionally proud on international platforms including; Fatima Jinnah, Samina Baig, Malala Yousafzai, Benazir Bhutto, Muniba Mazari, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Syeda Ghulam Fatima and the list goes on.
Understanding and acknowledging the importance of educating girls, Lifebuoy Shampoo has unveiled a campaign to awaken the nation to this pressing issue – ‘Mazboot Banegi, Meri Beti Parehgi’ is a campaign which highlight’s issues like, conservative mindset of parents, early girl child marriage, boys given preference over girls, as the core reasons why young girls of Pakistan are deprived of the basic right to education. The short films then go on to show how parents, especially the mother, plays a pivotal role in being the protagonist for her daughter’s stronger future by giving her the gift of education.
UNITE WITH LIFEBUOY SHAMPOO TO MAKE IT ALL HAPPEN!
While the focus is to spread awareness about the importance of girl child education throughout Pakistan, the brand also aspires to create a self-sustaining platform in partnership with other organizations to enable more girls to go to school
Let’s join hands with Lifebuoy Shampoo to help our girls become strong, independent women! A simple missed call on 080033000 will help you pledge to this noble cause.
First Class of Asian Entrepreneurs Graduates from UNCTAD and Alibaba Business School’s eFounders Fellowship Program
The first class of Asian entrepreneurs graduated from the eFounders Fellowship at a ceremony in Hangzhou, China. The program, a joint initiative by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and Alibaba Business School, aims to enable young entrepreneurs to unlock their full potential and to bridge the digital divide.
With the conclusion of the second eFounders program, Alibaba is now another step closer to fulfilling the commitment made by Jack Ma, founder and Executive Chairman of Alibaba Group, in his capacity as the UNCTAD Special Adviser for Young Entrepreneurs and Small Business. Over the next five years, Alibaba and UNCTAD will help empower 1,000 entrepreneurs in developing countries to use digital transformation for more inclusive and sustainable economic development.
“The energetic spiritand creativity of these young entrepreneurs and the altruistic approach they demonstrate in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals is encouraging,” Arlette Verploegh, UNCTAD’s coordinator for the eFounders Initiative, said.
“Their stories are truly inspirational and provide real-life examples that the young generation can use new technologies to generate economic opportunities for the benefit of their communities,” Ms. Verploegh added.
Out of 37 Asian entrepreneurs who graduated from the program, 5 were from Pakistan, namely:
- Muhammad Komail Abbas, Co Founder of Find My Adventure – A tourism platform that connects local tour providers from Pakistan to local and international travellers.
- Shazil Mehkri, Co-Founder and CEO of Sastaticket.pk – An online travel startup that makes travel bookings easy and transparent for Pakistani Travelers.
- Furquan Kidwai, Founder and CEO of Dawaai.pk – An online pharmacy network providing doorstep delivery for prescription medicines in Pakistan.
- Anum Kamran, Co-Founder of Buyon –An online marketplace enablibng small to medium sized businesses in Pakistan to sell online.
- Hamza Iftikar, COO and Co-Founder of DealSmash –A mobile app for shoppers providing targeted offers based on interests and buying patterns.
Shaping Champions for the New Digital Economy
Throughout the 11-day program, Asian entrepreneurs gained first-hand insights, participated in field visits and attended lectures to understand the digital transformation that has swept China during the last 20 years.
Using Alibaba as the study model, as well as attending meetings with and tours of local incubators and e-commerce business schools, the participants analyzed Alibaba’s ecosystem of platforms and solutions including Taobao Marketplace, Tmall, Alibaba.com, Cainiao Network, Hema and Fliggy, as well as recent industry trends and developments such as New Retail, rural e-commerce and the emergence of Internet celebrities.
Through these interactive and engaging sessions, the participants gained an understanding of the considerations made by Alibaba Group to support and grow the digital economy in China and looked into how they can apply the lessons learned in their home markets.
“We want to empower these budding entrepreneurs with fresh perspectives and provide the tools for success, through practical and theory-based sessions from our best and brightest talent within Alibaba and our network of partners,” said Brian Wong, Vice President of Alibaba Group, who heads the Global Initiatives program.
“It is inspiring to witness the passion in their pursuit for learning,” he said. “Their rigorous discussion of the issues and constant questions about the digital phenomenon in China have enabled them to discover new ideas and approaches for a more inclusive and sustainable development model for their own businesses and for the benefit of their communities back home.”
A unique aspect of the program was accessto top Alibaba executives and successful e-commerce players like PayTM, India’s leading eWallet provider, and Lazada, the largest e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia.
In addition, the participants visited various cutting-edge Alibaba facilities like Hema Fresh to experience a physical representation of the future of New Retail. They also had the opportunity tounderstand smart logistics with a visit to the Cainiao Jiaxing logistics center and appreciate the immense potential of rural e-commerce development at Bainiu Village, also known as China’s Taobao Village after the online shopping website due to the seamless integration of e-commerce with every facet of life there.
The entrepreneurs also experienced the transformative impact of technology on society in China, with visits to the Dream Town incubator in Zhejiang, set to be China’s Silicon Valley, and to Yiwu City, a critical node for wholesale trade for the nation, and the world’s largest offline B2B market.
A Global Fellowship for Communities around the World
At the conclusion of the intensive 11-day program, participants were challenged to share how they plan to impart their new-found insights in e-commerce, e-finance and payments, smart logistics, big data and tourism to fellow entrepreneurs and their communities at home, and formulate improvements to their business ideas.
Pakistani Entrepreneur, Anum Kamran, founder of Buyon.pk, an online shopping marketplace enabling small to medium sized businesses in Pakistan to sell online, talked about her experience, saying, “The journey at AliBaba was a once in a lifetime experience for me. The culture which has been cultivated by Jack Ma, is a one of its kind. Such cultures should be spread around the business community for future ventures to succeed. I am going back with not only learning, but also with strong friendships across cultures and countries. It has been a pleasure being a part of the journey put together with Alibaba and UNCTAD”
Another participant,Furqan Kidwai who established Dawaai.pk, an online pharmacy network, said, “Being a part of the eCommerce community, meeting Jack Ma was a lifelong dream. He is an inspiration to the business community. The culture experienced in China was an eye opener. The manner in which the economy in China is growing due to the tech business sector, is awe inspiring. The culture at Alibaba is one that I have not experienced even after working in Fortune 100 cultures. The credit of the culture and the success goes to Jack Ma and his emphasis on maintaining a strong culture. I hope to implement my learnings back at Dawaai.pk.’
The graduation of the 37 Asian candidates, who hail fromfrom Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam,means they have been officially inducted as Fellows of the global eFounders Initiativenetwork, joining an inaugural cohort of 24 African entrepreneurs who graduated in 2017.
As part of the commitment by UNCTAD and Alibaba to ensure all Fellows actively apply what they have learned within their communities, both organizations will continue to follow up with the Fellows with the support of local stakeholders every three months, and support the creation of digital ecosystems designed for inclusive and sustainable growth around the world.
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CPEC Chinese Engineers Disrespect Pakistan’s National Flag!
Pakistan is known for its welcoming citizens and hospitality, but, no one had ever thought that our guests would be the ones to disrespect our officers, citizens, and nonetheless, our national flag!
A video shot in the city of Khanewal shows some of the most unbelievable footage one can lay eyes on! China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) engineers were not only beating the police but were also physically and verbally abusing the citizens as well.
These engineers are a part of the highway project which links M4 Motorway from Bahawalpur to Faisalabad under CPEC. The Chinese men got into an argument with the local police over security.
Reports further state that the men wanted to camp without security, however, when the police denied their appeal, they started to become violent. One of the project engineers who was identified as Danny, reportedly threw a chair at the squad incharge.
However, the most indecent act from their side was to climb on to the bonnet of the police vehicle with Pakistan’s flag on the side. The is definitely not something which can be deemed acceptable as a flag is more than just an identification of a country for its countrymen.
That was not all, ARY reported that they also the stopped work on the project Wednesday morning and abandoned heavy machinery and vehicles on various roads in the area. They also resorted to violence and attacked police in their camp.
If you thought it could not get more out of hand, well, these so-called gentlemen also they wrote a letter to Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, claiming that police officials refrained them from performing their duties and attacked them.
View the entire incident below!
https://youtu.be/_yvmwohc4hY
Salman Khan Sentenced To Five Years in Jail
It is a dark day for Bollywood and fans of Salman Khan. The Bollywood star has been found guilty in the 20-year-old Blackbuck poaching case and has been sentenced to five years in jail.
The Dabangg star is fined with INR 50,000 by the Jodhpur court and has reached Jodhpur jail.
Actors Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Neelam Kothari and Sonali Bendre – the co-accusers in the case – were found innocent as the evidence against them was not strong enough under the Indian section 9/51 of Wildlife Act.
It was Salman Khan who was found guilty of using two firearms with alleged expired licenses. While convicting Salman Khan, the court said that the Dabangg star is a ‘habitual offender’.
Salman and his co-stars from Hum Saath Saath Hain were accused of hunting and killing two Blackbucks in 1998 in Kankani, Rajasthan. According to the Wildlife Protection Act, Blackbucks are an endangered species and hunting them is prohibited.
However, fans and followers of Sallu Bhai are in support of the star. Look at what they have to say about the court’s verdict against their favorite actor.
I know for a fact that @BeingSalmanKhan has not killed the #BlackBuck. I am 100 percent sure he will be declared innocent finally. #BlackBuckPoachingCase
— Priya Gupta (@priyagupta999) April 5, 2018
SALMAN KHAN is paying because he's celebrity and big face!!
They are not punishing rapist's murderers big politicians !!
But why for Salman khan!!
😭😭😭— KRISH MEHRA⚡️ (@Salman_for_life) April 5, 2018
Five years Jail for Salman Khan for shooting an animal 🦌 while the likes of Yogi, Shah go scot free for cases bigger, more graver than this. Oh, the injustices of this world.
— Salman Nizami (@SalmanNizami_) April 5, 2018
If world is against Salman khan we Salmaniacs are with Salman ❤️ pic.twitter.com/tEucxCyPzv
— nothing will happen to salman ❤️ (@Beingstyylish) April 5, 2018
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Originally published on Very Filmi.com
Atif Aslam’s Upcoming Song Will Feature Lulia Vantur!
Despite the ban on Pakistani artists in India, Atif Aslam is going strong in Bollywood with songs in recent hits including Baaghi 2.
The Pakistani megastar will also feature in the upcoming flick Race 3 where he will perform a song penned by none another than Bollywood heartthrob Salman Khan.
However, there is a twist in the tale and that’s the name of the vocalist with whom Atif will share the song – Iulia Vantur, alleged girlfriend of Salman Khan will make her Bollywood debut as a singer through this number.
Filmed on Salman Khan in Abu Dhabi, the song is choreographed by director Remo D’Souza. It was Salman who thought Iulia would be the perfect fit for a female vocalist for the song. While Atif Aslam reportedly recorded his portion of the song in Dubai, Iulia crooned her segment in Mumbai.
This third installment of Race has been making headlines since the day it was announced. First, the star-studded cast made this installment exciting, and now its upcoming romantic song is making people more curious.
Salman Khan and his alleged girlfriend Iulia Vantur’s marriage has been the talk of the town for the longest time now. However, neither of them have confirmed the news of their relationship.
Besides Salman and leading lady Jacqueline Fernandez, the film also features Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Daisy Shah, Saqib Saleem and Freddy Daruwala. Salman’s Dabbang co-star, Sonakshi Sinha, will also make a guest appearance in a song that was shot in Abu Dhabi. The movie is expected to release on June 15, 2018.
How excited are you for this upcoming romantic song of Race 3? Let us know in the comment section.
Originally published on Very Filmi.com
Contributed by: Hira Ahmed
Pakistan’s First 6-Star International Hotel Is Coming To Karachi
Seems like Pakistan’s first 6-star international hotel is all set to launch in Karachi!
In an interview with the Profit, the Pakistan Billionaire Habibullah Khan unveiled his ground-breaking plan of building the first six-star international hotel in the city of lights.
Planning to build a “city within a city” in the middle of one of the busiest financial district of Karachi, Khan revealed:
“We’re going to make a district with four different components. One will be a globally recognized six-star hotel [in Karachi].”
Talking about the venture, Khan added that adjacent to the hotel facilities would be branded apartments.
Giving more insight into the project, he added:
“we’ll have an office tower and a utility (centre). We will make a bypass as well, so we create the condition for traffic to move freely around the project and in the area.”
Plans for the six-star hotel are already underway. His company, Mega Conglomerate is now focusing on the design aspect of the hotel and considering proposals.
As per the reports, two firms in the running so far are Zaha Hadid Architects (renowned British-Iraqi architecture firm) and Louis Vidal of Spain.
Apart from building the first ever six-star international hotel in Karachi, Habibullah Khan is considered to be amongst the top players in dairy after Engro Foods and Nestle.
He also has plans to acquire a financial institution apart from emerging as a key player in the energy sector after his recent acquisition of Hub Power (Hubco).
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Sania Mirza Supports Shoaib Malik Through a Hilarious Tweet!
Our celebrities are just the cutest, whether they be Swing Maestro Wasim Akram and wife Shaniera Akram, or Urwa and Farhan, they always bring a smile to our lips.
Another celebrity couple which is famous for this sweet relationship on Twitter is former skipper Shoaib Malik and wife tennis-ace Sania Mirza.
Shoaib and Sania are often found expressing their deeply and irrevocable love to one another. The couple can clearly be seen compelled in a beautiful bond while having an extra funny bone!
Recently, Daniel Alexander, a known Sri-Lankan cricketer tweeted:
“Shoaib Malik and Shaheen Shah Afridi playing in the same Pakistan XI, Shaheen was born on 6th April 2000 and Shoaib Malik made his International cricket debut on 14th October 1999.”
Shoaib Malik and Shaheen Shah Afridi playing in the same Pakistan XI, Shaheen was born on 6th April 2000 and Shoaib Malik made his International cricket debut on 14th October 1999. #Cricket #PAKvWI
— Daniel Alexander (@daniel86cricket) April 3, 2018
To support her hubby in a hilarious way, Sania then tweeted in response to Daniel’s tweet.
😱😱 common.. my husband is still a spring chicken 😀 #longevity @realshoaibmalik #mashaAllah https://t.co/gsmFMMVwDV
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) April 3, 2018
Her ‘clucking’ support for her husband already has over 200 comments, 850 retweets, and over 6.5k likes!
Many fans also supported the sports-duo!
Malik Bhai still looks Younger than most of the Squad we have … No Wonder why he’s the best and still playing for Pakistan ♥ love you Bhai and Bhabi G Stay Blessed and Healthy
Btw Malik Bhai be like : Jitni tumhari umar he utna mera tajurba he shaheen beta 😂
— M.Ali (@boxercute) April 3, 2018
Shoaib Malik still looks a lot younger than his actual age.
— Puneet Kumar (@puneetkc_47) April 3, 2018
Couple goals 😍
— Taskeen Zafar (@tas_873) April 4, 2018
Awesome Sooper personality dashing look #Shoaibmalik
— Hafee (@Hafee07935997) April 4, 2018
Still @realshoaibmalik looks fit, energetic & kicking
— wajahath khan (@Wajahathalikhan) April 4, 2018
While a few were feeling jelly!
be8ng Indian y ur support with paki
— mohankumargowda (@mohansjkumar) April 4, 2018
It sucks that inspite of being a superstar sports icon,with possibly 100s of eligible Indian men (cricketers n movie celebs;not commoners like us)to choose from, you went n settled for this gawaar type paki.Had it been some Imran Khan type classy paki would’ve still made sense
— Saleem Ahmed (@saleem_ahmed) April 4, 2018
Best wishes to both bhai and bhabhi for their future!
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Apple Working on Touchless-Curved iPhone?
Word on the street is Apple is coming up with a very interesting and unique concept for their new iPhone.
The tech giant is working on a touchless technology which will allow users to control their device with gestures.
The brand is also being speculated to roll out their next flagship which will boast a curved screen.
If this happens, Apple will allow their fans to control their iPhones using a tool which will work accordingly to their finger’s movement.
However, we may not see this kind of technology in our pockets for almost another 2 years, that is if the company goes forward with this decision.
We have seen the company trying to bring a lot of new variety and features in their latest phone so that their users can get the best tech on hand. This includes OLED screens for better display results, improved cameras, and more.
According to Bloomberg, ‘Both features are still in the early research and development stage and Apple could choose to not go forward with the enhancements. An Apple spokeswoman declined to comment.’
As of now, the company’s aim is to stand-out from amongst its rivals which include Google (Google Pixel), Samsung, Huawei, and even OnePlus.
Rewind back to a couple years, Samsung, which is known to be the biggest rival to the brand, had launched ‘Air Gestures’, a feature which allowed users to accept calls and skin through web pages by waving their hands across the top of the phone.
We are still eager to know how far Apple will go if this technology is indeed coming to their future iPhones.
What do you think?
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England Cricket Team to Tour Pakistan for Series?
With the return of international cricket in Pakistan, hopes of bigger teams touring the nation are now sky high. To add to the excitement, the English men might also be visiting soon!
According to reports, Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has sent an official invitation to England Cricket Board (ECB) urging them to play a series within Pakistan. The invitation was addressed to UK High Commissioner to Pakistan, Thomas Drew.
In addition, the commissioner was also informed about the security precautions the country has been taking has improved as the government has taken a stance against terrorism to bring back the sport which runs through the veins of every Pakistani.
“The successful holding of the cricket matches in Pakistan is a clear proof that we have defeated terrorism and extremism.”
Pakistan has a two-match Test series against England soon. And the Pakistani officials hope to invite England team to Pakistan at the conclusion of the series.
It is important that teams like England, Australia do come for international cricket series in Pakistan as they are ranked among the top teams in the world. It will be a huge moment for Pakistan if England cricket team visits Pakistan for a series.
At the inaugural session of Pakistan’s first International Counter-Terrorism Forum Ahsan Iqbal said, “The international community will have to understand that what Pakistan is facing today is largely due to the failure of the world powers to discharge their obligations in the region.” Interior Minister said.
Will England say yes to play the series? What do you think?
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Babar Azam No.1 Ranked T20I Batsman, Shadab Second-Ranked Bowler!
Shahid Afridi’s Pro-Kashmir Tweet Leaves India Fuming!
India is fuming over Shahid Afridi’s pro-Kashmir tweet, which has started yet another debate.
Afridi took it to Twitter to condemn the cruelty of those who are showcasing their power on the helpless citizens on ‘Indian occupied Kashmir’.
Appalling and worrisome situation ongoing in the Indian Occupied Kashmir.Innocents being shot down by oppressive regime to clamp voice of self determination & independence. Wonder where is the @UN & other int bodies & why aren't they making efforts to stop this bloodshed?
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 3, 2018
We respect all. And this is an example as sportsman. But when it comes to human rights we expect the same for our innocent Kashmiris. pic.twitter.com/DT5aF1wX8P
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 3, 2018
This stirred a huge reaction from the other side, his tweet also hit India’s Gautam Gambhir right in the gut!
He also took it to the social media platform to describe how ‘Afridi is only looking for @UN which in his retarded dictionary means “UNDER NINETEEN” his age bracket.’
“Media called me for reaction on @SAfridiOfficial tweet on OUR Kashmir & @UN. What’s there to say? Afridi is only looking for @UN which in his retarded dictionary means “UNDER NINTEEN” his age bracket. Media can relax, @SAfridiOfficial is celebrating a dismissal off a no- ball!!!” – Gautam Gambhir
Media called me for reaction on @SAfridiOfficial tweet on OUR Kashmir & @UN. What’s there to say? Afridi is only looking for @UN which in his retarded dictionary means “UNDER NINTEEN” his age bracket. Media can relax, @SAfridiOfficial is celebrating a dismissal off a no- ball!!!
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 3, 2018
Gambhir was not the only red-faced Indian, renowned poet, lyricist, scriptwriter, atheist and a die-hard optimist Javed Akhtar was also left baffled post-affect of Afridi’s tweet.
“Dear Mr Afridi , since you want to see a peaceful JK sans any human rights violations could you please see to it that pak terrorists stop infiltrations n pak army stops supporting the separatists by closing down the training camps . It will greatly help in solving the problem” – Javed Akhtar
Dear Mr Afridi , since you want to see a peaceful JK sans any human rights violations could you please see to it that pak terrorists stop infiltrations n pak army stops supporting the separatists by closing down the training camps . It will greatly help in solving the problem
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) April 3, 2018
What do you have to say about this?
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Hyundai-Nishat Takes a Dig at Daehan-Shehzore!
The Shehzore has always been a very popular commercial vehicle of choice for Pakistanis who have businesses.
The strong built and impressive maintenance is what made sure Hyundai’s H-100 (Shehzore) ruled the industry.
A very interesting status popped up on Hyundai Nishat Motor Pakistan’s Facebook page reading;
“A TV Commercial being aired these days is of ‘Daehan Shehzore’ which is a Chinese replica of our Original Hyundai H-100. This is why it is not called ‘Hyundai Shehzore’ anymore! It’s a fake product and has no relation with Original Hyundai H-100 which we will be launching soon!”
Dewan Farooque Motors Limited (DFML) in association with South Korean automotive manufacturer Kolao Group, decided to launch the Daehan Shehzore after the vehicle was MIA from the markets for almost 7 years.
However, it clearly seems like this decision really angered the manufacturers of the H-100 Shehzore as they were clearly fuming about the ‘Chinese Replica’ on Facebook.
Whereas, according to CarSpirit, Daehan Shehzore is using Hyundai’s engine sourced from China, which is technically the same found in upcoming Hyundai H-100. Things will get even more interesting in future when the KIA K-series pickup joins the party which is also a derivative of the H100.
When one follower asked how the commercial vehicle was fake, this is what Hyundai Nishat said in return:
When another follower questioned about the launch of the H-100, they said:
They also replied to another follower’s query in regards to the launch of their vehicles:
On the other hand, Hyundai Nishat Motor Pakistan’s status on their Facebook page has now been removed.
But here comes the most interesting part!!
What do you think about Hyundai anger over the Daewan Shehzore?
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Facebook Will Now Require User’s Permission to Display Ads!
Facebook has been in hot water ever since the Cambridge Analytica scam came forward.
The social media giant faced losses in billions and the controversy caught international attention.
Many users and pages deactivated and deleted their accounts. However, in order to improve the user’s experience on the platform, the company has decided to give users the ability to choose which ads they would like to see on their feed.
Currently, Facebook in is the midst of working and launching a tool which will ask users to give permission before showing the ad and targeting your e-mail.
Facebook’s spokesman Elizabeth Diana confirmed the company is working on something to make users more secure.
In the same sequence recently, a simple method was explained in which the phone had the option of managing and deleting the data. Facebook wants to know where your data is being shared and where it is going.
The company is probably going to make more tools in the long-run to prevent further data sharing against the permission and consent of users.
Do you think this might just be the end of Facebook?
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Lulusar Celebrates its First Anniversary!
Lulusar, an online women clothing brand celebrated their one year in the fashion industry with the exhibition of their latest collection recently in Karachi.
Lulusar is a Lahore based clothing brand which is aimed at women who like to be trendy and stylish all the way and look out for a variety of casual, simple yet elegant, evening and daywear.
Because of the selection of its fabric and very innovative designs, suiting exactly the Pakistani females, Lulusar makes itself stand out from other brands.
The brand celebrated their 1st anniversary with the exhibition of their new collection all the way from Lahore having all the stylish talk of the town designs to sway you away at once.
Their latest collection is a pleasant break from all the lawn prints with a variety of embroidered fabric, cool summer colors, catchy patterns etc. Talk about flairs, embellishments, trendy patterns and anything that’s in fashion, they have it all.
“Lulusar believes that women want to wear everything that is trendy and in fashion and with that the choice of fabric is very important too and we make sure to give them just what they want.“ Stated CEO Lulusar.
Huawei Consumer Business Group Announces 2017 Business Results
HUAWEI has released its audited financial results for 2017, reporting solid business growth. The company’s total annual revenue was CNY 603.6 billion (USD 92.5 billion based on year-end exchange rates), an increase of 15.7% over 2016.
Net profits were CNY 47.5 billion (USD 7.3 billion), an increase of 28.1% year-on-year.
In HUAWEI’s consumer business, the HUAWEI and Honor brands ran full speed ahead, leading to rapid growth in their respective markets.
HUAWEI shipped a total of 153 million smartphones (including Honor) in 2017, and reported CNY 237.2 billion (USD 36.4 billion) in annual revenue, up 31.9% year-on-year.
Creating synergy between the HUAWEI and Honor brands
In 2017, our dual HUAWEI and Honor brand strategy took the market by storm. Together, the two brands provide a full portfolio of flagship products. Focusing on innovative features and superior experience, the HUAWEI brand made many breakthroughs in the high-end market, served a wider audience, and worked hard to deliver the best possible end-to-end experience to consumers. Honor delivered stylish new tech, striving to become an online-only mobile brand that stakes a solid claim in the hearts of younger generations. We made the following achievements in 2017:
HUAWEI’s flagship products, the HUAWEI P and Mate series, were hits among consumers around the world, boosting HUAWEI’s influence in the global high-end market. Overall shipments of the HUAWEI P10 and HUAWEI Mate 9 Series exceeded 20 million units.
The HUAWEI nova series and Honor’s dual flagship series (the V and digital flagship series) further enhanced their presence, with a striking combination of technology and aesthetics. They became trendsetters among young, fashion-savvy consumers, and were generally well received.
This was a year of market breakthroughs for the G and Y series, and multiple mid-range Honor models. A solid combination of performance and price competitiveness led to rapid, large-scale growth.
Brand awareness, recognition, and reputation are growing among global consumers, and our market share has risen rapidly. Some of the major breakthroughs achieved in 2017 include:
HUAWEI and Honor smartphones together secured more than 10% of the global market share. We are now firmly positioned among the top three phone makers in the world.
Overall global brand awareness increased from 81% in 2016 to 86% in 2017. Outside of China, brand awareness rose from 64% to 74%.
The number of consumers considering a HUAWEI device in non-Chinese markets saw a year-on-year increase of 100%, which put HUAWEI among the top three global vendors in this category for the first time.
Our flagship products remained bestsellers after their launch, which raised the market share of our high-end models priced over USD 500 to over 10%.
HUAWEI’s smart devices have also been well received in regional markets. 2017 highlights include:
HUAWEI (including Honor) held onto the largest share of the smartphone market in China. We became the most recommended brand in China’s mobile phone industry – a first for a Chinese brand. This award was issued to us by leading brand rating agency, Chnbrand, based on the China Net Promoter Score Index (C-NPS).
In Europe, HUAWEI smartphones won high acclaim from consumers in countries such as Germany, Finland, Denmark, Spain, and Italy, improving both our market share and reputation. HUAWEI ranked as the second most considered brand in a portion of these countries.
In Asia Pacific, HUAWEI made new breakthroughs in Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand, where market shares continue to grow. In key countries like Japan, brand consideration doubled.
In Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, HUAWEI’s smartphone business grew steadily, with a market share of over 15%. In key countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Mexico, and Colombia, HUAWEI ranked in the top three for brand consideration, and the gap between HUAWEI and the top two brands continues to shrink.
Improving experience across the consumer journey
Our Consumer BG focused on improving user experience in 2017 as market share and brand awareness steadily increased. We centered our efforts on product innovation, mobile services, channel transformation, and customer service to continually enhance user experience and reinforce our foundations as a premium global brand.
In product innovation, we focus on the practical needs of consumers and common usage scenarios, using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve product performance and design intelligent phones that truly understand us. In October 2017, we launched the HUAWEI Mate 10 series, a true milestone in the industry. This device is the first major step in our evolution from smartphones to intelligent phones:
The HUAWEI Mate 10 series comes complete with AI cameras, AI-powered smart battery management, intelligent assistants, and intuitive HiTouch functionality. These functions deliver an experience that is both positive and personal, pushing the boundaries of what traditional smartphones can offer.
EMUI 8.0 leverages AI technology to reduce Android lag, powering phones that are born fast and stay fast.
In mobile services, the HUAWEI AppGallery is committed to building a secure and reliable app platform for users, providing a four-layer security check mechanism that helps users defend against app security risks. In 2017, there were 61 billion downloads from the HUAWEI AppGallery, which also offered more than 600 paid apps across 18 categories. In 2017, progress in HUAWEI’s proprietary apps and software services included the following:
HUAWEI Pay supported more than 66 banks and was available in 20 device models, including smartphones and smart watches. It can be used for public transport in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Wuhan, Guangxi, and many other cities.
HUAWEI Video, HUAWEI Music, and HUAWEI Reader gained traction among a growing number of consumers.
Skytone, an overseas data service, was available in over 80 countries and regions. With this service, consumers can access mobile Internet around the world without a SIM card.
With superior mobile services, our user base continues to expand. As of Q4 2017, HUAWEI’s mobile service users surpassed 340 million, with over 30 million in markets outside of China. In retail and channel development, as of December 2017, HUAWEI had more than 45,000 retail stores around the world, a year-on-year increase of about 10%. We continue to focus on a simple, compelling, and inspired high-end experience, doubling down on quality over quantity. Specific developments include:
Establishing high-end experience stores in Italy, the UAE, Malaysia, Thailand, and many other countries, bringing the total number of experience stores to over 3,000 worldwide, a year-on-year increase of over 200%.
Transforming channel operations, simplifying channel policies, and optimizing channel structure.
Delegating more authority to regional sales teams, improving the efficiency of channel operations, and motivating channel partners
In customer service, we are constantly expanding service coverage to more regions and exploring new forms of service to provide users with a more convenient and personal experience.
Offline services: As of Q4 2017, the Consumer BG had over 1,400 offline service centers in 105 countries and regions, including nearly 800 HUAWEI-branded service stores. Our stores provide a range of basic repair services. Consumers can visit stores for repair. They can also book appointments, receive home service, or mail in their devices. Value-added services like screen insurance, extended warranties, and trade-ins are also available at our stores.
Online services: Online customer service is now available in 111 countries and regions in 65 languages. Services are available via hotline, the Internet, social media, email, and various selfservice modules, giving consumers access to more convenient, timely, and efficient support.
In 2017, HUAWEI accepted 329 consumer requests for local optimization of products and services.
Embracing the future with an open ecosystem
Smartphones are an important point of entry to the intelligent world of the future, and as such, they themselves will evolve from smart to intelligent. Going beyond a personal tool, smartphones will become a natural extension of the human body and provide consumers with AI-powered assistance. Through machine learning and data analytics, intelligent phones will play many roles in everyday life. They will serve as our housekeepers, personal trainers, nurses, drivers, secretaries, and teachers, ultimately providing consumers with more attentive and personal experiences.
In HUAWEI’s Consumer BG, intelligent products and ecosystem innovation are managed in accordance with this vision.
In 2017, we released the Kirin 970, an AI chipset with a dedicated Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU). This chip powers the HUAWEI Mate 10 series of smartphones, helping break bottlenecks in computing performance and laying the foundation for new potential in human-machine interaction.
Our Kirin chips are the foundation of the HiAI ecosystem. Built on HUAWEI’s distinct advantages in AI for chips, devices, and the cloud, this ecosystem integrates Kirin chips, the EMUI smart engine, and smart services into an AI mobile computing platform. This platform is open to global developers and partners, giving rise to a new world of intelligent applications.
To deliver a smart experience in every scenario, HUAWEI is expanding its presence across PCs, tablets, wearables, smart homes, and connected vehicles. Such efforts include the following:
Shipments of Huawei tablets saw a year-on-year increase of 40% despite an otherwise sluggish market, making HUAWEI one of the world’s top three tablet manufacturers in terms of market share.
We launched the second generation of our MateBook, and the MateBook X won a series of top awards at CES Asia, including Best PC or Tablet and Best Experience, for its sharp design and powerful performance.
Smart homes will be a key component of an intelligent world. Our Consumer BG is advancing the deployment and operations of the HiLink smart home ecosystem with an eye on three stages of broader ecosystem development.
The first stage is growing connectivity, during which all devices will be connected.
The second stage is full connectivity, during which people, devices, and services will be connected in a closed loop.
The third stage is intelligent connectivity, during which devices will be capable of independent learning and intelligent collaboration across a range of complex application scenarios.
Through the HiLink smart home ecosystem, Huawei has been working closely with more than 80 brands, involving more than 50 product categories. The ecosystem has launched over 300 products together with partners in the smart home, home appliance, real estate, and content service domains.
HUAWEI’s Consumer BG believes that competitiveness begins and ends with consumers. With this in mind, in 2018 we will continue to innovate in core technologies – including AI, AR, and VR – to guide evolution from smart devices to intelligent devices. With end-to-end capabilities that optimize synergy between chips, devices, and the cloud, our ultimate goal is to provide an experience that our consumers have never seen before, and lead the transformation of the smart device industry.
News Anchor Sana Mirza Wedding Pictures Revealed!
Wedding season in Pakistan is in full swing with our favorite Pakistani stars tying the knot left, right and center!
Since last week, Feroze Khan’s marriage ceremonies have taken social media by storm and now Aisha Khan too has announced that she is no longer single.
Amidst all the wedding galore, yet another personality got married- this time hailing from the world of media and journalism.
The host of 92 News and Geo news former anchor, Sana Mirza tied the knot with her beau, Jawad in a candid ceremony.
She is rated amongst the most acclaimed newscasters of the nation, boasting quite an experience in this field.
Check out all the images from Sana Mirza’s wedding here!
The Good-Looking Pair Is Surely Made For Each Other!
Congratulations to the happy couple!
In February, the bubbly Geo News Anchor Rabia Anum too get married to Obaid, who is employed at Emirates Airline.
Popular News Anchor Rabia Anum’s Wedding Pictures Take Internet by Storm