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First Pakistani Woman Becomes Detective Superintendent of Scotland Yard

By
Umaima Nadeem
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Shabnam Chaudhri, a British-Pakistani woman who moved to Britain with her parents at the age of 2, has now been appointed as the first-ever Muslim detective superintendent of the Scotland Yard.

Shabnam Chaudhri, Superintendent, Scotland Yard. 

She has been granted this status for her ‘outstanding contribution’ to the fight against hate crime and criminal gangs.

Shabnam has always been passionate about her professional and once reported that she had joined police in 1989 in London against the wishes of her parents who wanted her to get married and have children.

“My parents wanted me to get married early and settle down. I opposed and joined the police to make a difference. When my parents saw that I was fighting crimes and helping people in need, they became happy and proud of me.

She further talks about her journey,

Those were times when there were not many Asian and Muslim women in the police. Women from our background are still reluctant to come to the police but I think they should apply for the police jobs.”

As cited on UK Metropolitan website,

“Shabnam is seen as a role model, both internally and externally within communities across London. She is committed to engaging with diverse communities and has delivered a number of events across London on hate crime, domestic abuse, and delivers empowerment presentations to women from the hard to reach groups.”

In November 2016, she led the Girls Allowed event for over 400 young girls between the ages of 14 – 25, attended by the Deputy Mayor of Policing and Crime, Sophie Linden.

Shabnam works against hate crimes and domestic abuse and has won dozens of awards for serving across London in her 28 years of police service. She is also a public speaker and gives presentations on empowerment to women belonging to hard-reach groups.

The talented Pakistani said,

“Becoming detective superintendent is a big achievement for me because I worked for 6 years for this position. I have fought crime gangs, I have been kicked, attacked, punched, assaulted, chased and gangs have targeted me. I worked at the London Olympics and at many other high profile events. I was supported by my bosses for this position when I applied for it. I would like more Muslim and Asian women to be in the police”.

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The Reality Behind Black Friday & How Pakistani Brands are Celebrating it!

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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On the last Friday of November, millions of people around the globe prep up for the best sales event of the year; wallets in hand and sanity out the window – it’s Black Friday, the day you can make all your shopping dreams, that otherwise seem unattainable, come true. It marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season.

Evolution Of Black Friday Sales Concept

The Black Friday sales concept was initiated in the U.S by American multinational Macy’s, during their Thanksgiving Day Parade. In the 1960s, the sales day was officially given the name Black Friday which stuck and spread.

In the 1980’s the term Black Friday began to be used by retailers to refer to the single day of the year when retail companies finally go ‘into the black and make a profit’ after being ‘in the red’ for almost all year.

Realising what a great opportunity this is – for both, retailers and consumers – other stores quickly caught up and by the 1990’s, and Black Friday turned into a nationwide sensation.

The UK and Canada were relatively late in joining the Black Friday frenzy; however, it didn’t take too long before the glorious discounts day became the busiest sales day of the year there as well.

Black Friday is all about unimaginable discounts, special offers and massive deals across all retail verticals. While electronics maintain their position as the hottest retail category worldwide, fashion is next in line and beauty follows closely.

Black Friday In Pakistan

The trend first began when online shopping portals saw the potential business and profits of this day online – they introduced Black Friday to the internet with lightning deals happening every hour, the concept spread like wildfire to other online retailers worldwide and it absolutely made no sense for Pakistan to be left out.

However, there has been an immense backlash on the term ‘Black’ being used for Fridays. Social media has been abuzz with the various views people have. While some believe it has no relevance in Pakistani culture others feel it is un-Islamic to call Friday, ‘Black’.

From Black Friday, the shopping festival is now being called, ‘Blessed’, ‘Big’ and ‘White’ but the discounted deals are still available.

Popular E-commerce websites, Daraz and Yayvo have shifted from Black Friday to Big Friday and White Friday respectively.

Taking in the marketing point of view, a product must be integrated into a foreign culture after thorough research has been carried out. Not only are there various specifications to follow but religious views and beliefs have to be taken into consideration. Calling Friday, ‘Black’ goes against the Pakistani culture and it has therefore received backlash from the masses!

 Yayvo’s White Friday!

Daraz turns Black Friday to Big Friday!

KFC chose to call it Blessed Friday keeping the Islamic point of view in mind.

Johnny Rockets celebrates Blessed Friday with discounted deals.

Have anything to add to the story? Let us know in the comments below.

Black Friday to be Banned by Islamabad High Court?

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Padmavati Controversy: Dead Body Found Hanging With a Warning About the Movie

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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Over the years, Sanjay Leela Bhansali has been on a winning streak in Bollywood with blockbuster movies like Bajirao Mastani, Mary Kom, Ram Leela, and not to forget Black.

However, recently the veteran has found himself in the eye of controversy with his big-budgeted film ‘Padmavati’, starring the trio of Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, and Deepika Padukone.

The historical drama has been subjected to bad luck the day its shooting began. And now, just days before its release, a chaos has erupted in the whole of India.  Conservative groups are demanding a ban on the movie for tampering with facts and insulting the iconic queen, Padmini.

You won’t believe that BJP’s Haryana Minister offered a bounty of Rs. 10 crores to whoever will chop off Deepika Padukone’s head.

And now a dead body was found hanging on the ramparts of Jaipur’s Nahargarh Fort with a warning note against Padmavati.

Courtesy: Google

The note read:

“We don’t burn effigies, we hang,”

Things have seriously gotten out of hands in India!

Earlier, the crew was subjected to violent protests during Padmavati’s shooting near the same fort earlier this year.  Bhansali was even slapped by an angry protestor.
The movie narrates the story of 14th-Century Hindu queen belonging to the high Rajput caste and the Muslim ruler, Alauddin Khilji.
It is shocking to see the extent Indians can go just to bar a film that revolves around the story of Queen Padmini.

The Indian fraternity is protesting against the hullabaloo being created against the flick.

We wonder if the magnum opus will even see the light of the day.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

 

How to Remove Unwanted Ads From YouTube Videos

By
Anusha Sachwani
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YouTube is a great platform if you want to listen to your favorite songs and watch videos while you are at it.

At the same time, the platform is a great asset for bloggers and VLog artists like Maxim Bay, stars like Ellen, and even Pakistani icons like Mooro.

However, nowadays the platform has seemed to have become a little annoying with its ads which randomly start before the playing of the next song. No worries, there is a solution to stop those pesky ads from ruining your daily dose of entertainment.

Removing Unwanted Ads From YouTube Videos

YouTube Implements New Policies to Tackle Inappropriate Children’s Content

In order to turn the ads off, you just have to follow the following steps;

1. Login to your Gmail/YouTube Account

Open the website and log in to your account. Yes, you need to be logged in to an account before we can move further.

2. Select ‘Creator Studio’ Option

The next step is to click on ‘Creator Studio’ when the dashboard opens, you will see many options given on your left, it looks something like this:

For those who do not have a channel, you will need to make one before you can proceed.

3. Select ‘Channel’

Click on the small arrow right next to ‘channel’ you will see a small menu with ‘advanced’ at the bottom. Select the option and you will be directed to a new page. You will see a heading reading ‘Advertisements’.

4. Remove the tick and refresh your Browser

Remove the tick and you are good to go! Say goodbye to the ads once and for all. If you are still being troubled by the ads, close the browser and then open a new one and try again.

Have fun! Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

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This Canola Oil is the Game Changer for a Healthy Life

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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Do you know there are various Canola oil brands in Pakistan that claim to be 100% pure but are actually NOT?

Canola oil is one of the best oils for the health of the human heart. It is extracted from the crushed seeds of the Canola plant; a part of the Brassica family. Seeds from the mature Canola plants are used to extract oil which is then refined for public consumption.

BUT BEWARE!

With the increased hype for Canola oil, every company has started selling it in order to meet the demands of the market. There have been cases of substandard Canola oil being sold in the market, claiming to be natural Canola oil.

Posted by Golden Sun Pakistan on Tuesday, April 25, 2017

 

CONSUMERS DON’T REALIZE THAT THEY ARE BEING FOOLED!

Most of the times, oils are blended with other low-priced oils like Olein, especially during the summer season. The mixing of oils lessens the health benefits associated with Canola oil and consumers are deceived as they are receiving an impure product not worth the price being paid.

Brands intentionally keep consumers unaware of these unethical practices. Consequently, they compromise on the health of users just to boost their own profits.

SO WHAT’S THE SOLUTION?

Many might not be aware but IFFCO, a UAE-based multinational edible oil company in Pakistan, is offering the purest form of Canola oil with its flagship brand ‘Golden Sun’.

Sarwat Gilani believes in purest things in life.How about you?#MilawatNahinChalegi #RealCanola #GoldenSun

Posted by Golden Sun Pakistan on Thursday, November 23, 2017

Raising the bar, Golden Sun is produced in IFFCO’s own Solvent Extraction Plant by using high-quality Canola seeds. They produce real Canola oil without any adulteration in every batch, 365 days of the year.

GOLDEN SUN OUTSHINES THE REST IN QUALITY!

Recently, a survey was conducted to determine the quality of Canola oil brands in Pakistan. It concluded Golden Sun Canola Oil having the highest percentage of unsaturated fats, including mono and polyunsaturated fats as compared to other players in the market. It also has the lowest percentage of saturated fats which are bad for health.

HERE’S WHY GOLDEN SUN CANOLA OIL IS AWESOME FOR YOUR BODY!

Can you answer why Golden Sun canola oil is the healthiest cooking oil for your body?

Posted by Golden Sun Pakistan on Friday, September 29, 2017

1. Increases Your Immunity Like A Boss!

A regular consumption of Canola oil increases the body’s immunity and metabolism rate that results in a healthier lifestyle.

2. Helps You Reduce Your Waistline

Living in Pakistan, many of our foods are cooked using a lot of oil and we can’t always opt for a healthier alternative. Using Canola oil for deep frying would be the healthiest choice as it’s free of Erucic acid and has the highest smoke point. It results in a lower oil retention of fried foods.

3. Makes Your Heart Healthy

The regular intake of Canola oil inhibits the absorption of cholesterol in the body. Canola is rich in monounsaturated fats (MUFA) which reduces LDL (bad cholesterol) and increases the good cholesterol (HDL), stimulating a healthy profile.

4. Reduces Inflammation

Canola oil is known to reduce tenderness and stiffness in the joints. For those people who suffer from chronic arthritis, asthma, and bowel disorders, Canola oil is known to be helpful in such cases.

Golden Sun, UAE ki International company IFFCO ka eitemaad aur Quality mai SGS ki tasdeeq kay sath hai, promises 100%…

Posted by Golden Sun Pakistan on Saturday, July 1, 2017

5. Say Goodbye to Ageing & Acne!

Canola oil is rich in Vitamins E and K, reduces skin blemishes, aging, acne, fine lines, wrinkles, and spots, leaving the skin healthier and nourished.

Incorporating Canola oil into your daily routine will make a favorable impact on your overall health. Change your diet for a happier and healthier life!

HEC Announces Overseas Scholarships: How to Apply

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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The biggest dream of any passionate Pakistani student is to study overseas in his/her dream university, graduate in their desired field with flying colors, develop a career of choice, bag a worthwhile job and later, enjoy a luxurious lifestyle.

Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced ‘Overseas Scholarships for Public Sector Universities’ having Human Resource Development (HRD) component in their Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).

The scholarships are being offered for PhD under Faculty Development Programme of HEC, revealed an official of HEC.

These scholarships are offered for the faculty of the universities including:

  • Azad Jammu and Kashmir Women University
  • Balochistan University of Engineering and technology, Khuzdar, Balochistan,
  • Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan,
  • FATA University,
  • Khushhaal Khan Khattak University, Karak,
  • Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
  • National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
  • Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University, Quetta
  • Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Benazirabad,
  • Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Medical University, Larkana,
  • University of Baltistan, Skardu,
  • University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
  • University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar (Jalozai campus)
  • University of Malakand,
  • University of Swabi
  • University of Swat main campus and women sub campus at Mangora,
  • Women University, Multan.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have minimum 18 years education in M.Phil, MS or equivalent degree in relevant field.
  • Candidates will have to secure admissions in the international universities with whom HEC has signed agreement.
  • HEC may allocate any country or international university to the candidate for the purpose of PhD studies abroad
  • Selected candidates who are not faculty member in any of the mentioned universities will be offered faculty position as lecturer in respective university through its selection board.
  • Scholarships will only be awarded in the fields selected for that university after appointment as lecturer.
  • Awardees will have to execute a bond with HEC and respective university to serve the same university for five years after completion of studies.
  • No request for change of university for the purpose of service bond will be entertained in any case

Aptitude Test

HEC Aptitude Test (HAT) will be conducted by HEC for eligible applicants who are required to get 50 percent marks.

How to Apply

The applicants can submit the online applications  through the HEC e-portal: eportal.hec.gov.pk/ofdp.

Deadline:

December 20

Adnan Sami Defames Pakistan Once Again

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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Singer, composer and songwriter, Adnan Sami has always been in hot water for his remarks on Pakistan. Being a former citizen of Pakistan, the singer migrated and acquired citizenship for India after years of struggle.

Celebrating his third anniversary on becoming an Indian citizen, he spoke to Indian media outlet, Mid-day about the issues he faced in his country of origin including social media bullying. He also mentioned,

“Pakistan gave him little hope as an artist.”

Looks like Adnan Sami has quite a few complaints from Pakistan. He spoke about how the country has never valued its artists. He was quoted to say, 

“Pakistan doesn’t value its artistes. I will get trolled for what I have said, but, that is the reality.”

Adnan Sami Khan has spoken about the late Ustaad, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and how Pakistan did not value him until he began collaborating with the west.

“It is unfortunate. Pakistan never valued Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan saab until English songwriter Peter Gabriel started collaborating with him. After that, the country suddenly realised that it has an amazing talent. This is the story of a lot of artistes there.”

Khan seems to be upset after he was refused Pakistani citizenship a month before he became an Indian national. He then adds,

“The way the Pakistani government treated me is only testimony to the ill-treatment meted to out to artists. There was outrage against me.”

Sami has settled down in India and is now gearing up for his first live performance in the country. He is all set to sing the Indian National Anthem in order to celebrate being Indian and supporting underprivileged children.

“I don’t give a damn about getting trolled. I have earned immense respect and love in India.”

However, the ex-Pakistani seems to be upset with Pakistani artists as well.  He believes the actors should have condemned the Uri attacks in India.

“When Indians have loved and embraced Pakistani artistes, why can’t the latter come out in their support when injustice has been meted out to the people? No one wants these artistes to wage a war against their government. People didn’t demand that they condemn their own country. They just expected them to say something for the sake of humanity.”

We do question why Khan did not mention the treatment India gave to our artists after the Uri attacks. A ban on Pakistani actors and actresses from working in India was passed, Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan, Ali Zafar and Atif Aslam all left India even though they were working on huge Bollywood projects at the time.

Do you agree with Adnan Sami Khan on how Pakistan treats its celebrities? Let us know in the comments below. 

Baaghi Drama on Urdu1: Salman Takes Kanwal’s Side For The First Time!

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Motorcycles in Sindh to Come with Tracking Devices?

By
Anusha Sachwani
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The government of Sindh has announced that motorcycles being manufactured within the province should come with tracking devices pre-installed. This will help in the reduction in the number of street crimes.

In a meeting chaired by Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal and attended by tracking companies, motorcycle manufacturers, Sindh police, excise department, Rangers and Citizens Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), this decision was discussed and taken.

The meeting further led to the decision of vehicles without trackers will be impounded after 6 months of issuance.

Names of the companies who will be providing the trackers will soon be shared. It will also be mandatory to register all new motorcycles before bringing them on the roads.

It will also be mandatory to register all new motorcycles before bringing them on the roads.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Baaghi Drama on Urdu1: Salman Takes Kanwal’s Side For The First Time!

By
Umaima Nadeem
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Urdu1’s ground-breaking drama, Baaghi is continuing to reach new heights with its

Kanwal, played by the striking Saba Qamar, has now started to take over the world of glamor, reaping a huge fan base and attaining sympathy of many people.

In this episode, we witnessed how media agencies and channels took advantage of her just for the rating game, and how they edited her clips for their own benefit.

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The episode opened to Abid being shocked when he sees Fauzia giving the singing audition. Of course, he was skeptic about the fact that his ex-wife was wearing western clothes and couldn’t believe that she could even speak fluent English.

Meanwhile, Kanwal receives a call from her home where her sister tells her that her family saw the audition clippings and could not believe if it was Fauzia or not. She also said:

“Baaji tujh ko pata hai us nay kitnay chichoray kapray pehnay thay. Fuzool harkatein kar rahi thi. May nay socha meri baaji to aisa kar hi nahi sakti”.

Guilt-stricken, Kanwal lied to her by saying that it wasn’t her and must be someone else.

Gohar also wants Kanwal to go to Dubai for a client. He encourages her to seize the offer by saying that she will earn a lot of money for herself. But our heroine is now hesitant to grab the proposal after her the conversation with her sister.

What is more, a famous news channel contacts the emerging superstar and wants to take her interview.

Unfortunately, Kanwal had no clue what was coming for her, and she agreed to it. When the TV anchors came in for her interview, they were in aghast with her straightforward behavior.

Consequently, they took a dig at her,  insulting her indirectly, which pushed the hot-headed social media star to kick the team out of her room.

The news channel team then edited Kanwal’s interview as revenge and portrayed her as the villain of the story

On the other side, Fauzia’s family problems have touched the sky. The family is drowning in the pool of debts, Munna is indulging in bad activities and has stopped going to school as the family was unable to pay his fee. The family then decides to wave off their debts from the money Fauzia has sent.

The drama takes an interesting turn when Salman, who defamed Kanwal, is now ready to support her as he thinks whatever is happening to her is wrong.

He airs a video in which he supports the poor lady, and gives the judges a time of 2 days in which they should apologize to Kanwal, otherwise, as he said, “ye jung ap ki aur meri shiru ho jaye gi”.

The episode closed to a deep conversation between Shehryaar and Kanwal at a restaurant at 3 in the morning, when Kanwal is trying to make up her mind on “Izzat aur paisay”.

Shehryaar, all upset, pours his heart out in front of Kanwal and shares his sadness with her. He tells her that it was the day when his wife and child passed away in a tragic incident. The episode ended on Kanwal being all shocked and jaw-dropped by listening to this statement of Shehriyar.

Watch the full episode here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9smpkdVLsWs

Saba and OKB have made the drama even more captivating with their presence. Their stellar performances are adding the zeal to the tale and we wonder what is next to come in the story.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

 

Here’s Where You can get the Best Black Friday Apple Deals!

By
Anusha Sachwani
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Black Friday is like one of those holidays everyone waits for, but instead of a day off during the chilly winters, you get to save a whole load of cash on the items you have been wanting to buy for sometime now!

Luckily for you, some of the top outlets are giving head-spinning discounts on Apple products, and they are not to be missed! Want to keep cash in your pocket? Here’s where you should go shopping:

Best Black Friday Deals in Pakistan That You Must Avail!

WalMart

WalMart will start its Black Friday campaign on 23rd November at 6pm sharp at their stores whereas the same deals will be available all day long online! For Apple enthusiasts, it is offering the following deals:

  • Get a $300 Walmart Gift Card with the purchase of an iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus on AT&T Next or a Verizon Device Payment plan (limited to in-store)
  • Straight Talk Wireless 32GB iPhone 6 available for $129, a $70 discount off of the regular price
  • Walmart plans to offer the 32GB 9.7-inch iPad (2017) for $249, down from the regular price of $329.

Best Buy

Best Buy’s Black Friday sale starts Thursday, kicking off at 5:00 p.m. local time on Thanksgiving, November 23. One of this year’s most notable sales (across most retailers) is for the 2017 9.7-inch iPad Pro (32GB).

  • 32GB 9.7-inch iPad (2017) will be available for $249.99, a discount of $80 off of the regular price of the device
  • 10.5-inch iPad Pro models will also be available for up to $150 off
  • The 128GB iPad mini 4 will be available for $274.99, a discount of $125 off of the regular price
  • Select MacBook Pro models will be discounted by as much as $250 off.
  • 15 percent off Apple-branded iPhone Cases
  • Up to $30 off Apple Watchbands
  • Buy one get one 30 percent off iTunes Gift Cards

Target

If you’re looking for an Apple Watch, and are okay with investing in an older generation model, Target will have one of the best discounts running this Black Friday with Series 1 models at just $180.

  • Apple Watch Series 1 models at prices that start at $179.99, a discount of $70 off of the regular starting price of $249.99
  • Get a free $250 Target Gift Card with the purchase of an iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus on an installment plan from Verizon, Sprint, or AT&T
  • The 10.5-inch iPad Pro will start at $529.99, a discount of $120 over the regular starting price of $649.99
  • The 32GB 9.7-inch iPad (2017) will also be available for $249.99, $80 off the regular price of $329.99 (matching Best Buy)
  • Buy one get one 30 percent off iTunes Gift Cards
  • Beats Studio Wireless Headphones for $159.99, down from $379.99

Apple to Launch ‘Affordable’ iPhone X & 2 Other Models in 2018!

Bus Driver kills 6-Year Old in Karachi; Chaos Erupts in the City

By
Anusha Sachwani
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In an unfortunate turn of events, another little angel lost her life. The 6-yr old girl, Sakina, who was on her way to school when she was hit by a bus in a traffic accident at Radio Pakistan Signal.

According to reports, two buses were racing on MA Jinnah Road leading towards Numaish, when one of the buses collided with the motorcycle. The crowd refused to let members of rescue forces and fire brigades pass through and douse the flames.

She passed away before the body was transported to Civil hospital. An angry mob ignited busses and threw rocks to show their anger when the bus driver and conductor successfully got away. This made things worse as it added fuel to the mob’s anger. However, police have arrested 11 for torching the buses.

Although the fires were extinguished and the driver is now behind bars, the accident sends an electric shock throughout one’s entire body and numbs the mind. Who would have thought a little girl would become a victim of bus races, leaving the father badly injured.


It is a shame how drivers can be so reckless that they turn a blind eye towards the safety and security of the individuals who are traveling on the roads. It is high-time such drivers are taught how to actually drive on the roads, and about time the government wakes up and establishes proper laws which seem to be taken as jokes in a country like Pakistan.

These drivers should not be allowed to drive any kind of vehicle without proper trials and guarantees from their employers and strict penalties need to be implied. It was Sakina who lost her life, tomorrow it could be someone who was dear to us.

Stay safe, stay updated. Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Best Black Friday Deals in Pakistan That You Must Avail!

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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As the biggest sale of the year, Black Friday approaches there are various deals and amazing discounts being offered by online portals, websites, and retailers for all kinds of products!

Being a new concept in Pakistan, Black Friday has now gained momentum and there are massive discounts being offered all over the country.

Here’s a roundup of Black Friday Deals 2017 in Pakistan!

1.Yayvo

Yayvo is offering a whopping up to 80% discounts on products from their online website! The biggest discounts so far we’ve come across on account of Black Friday in Pakistan.

2. TCS Sentiments

TCS brings Gift Back Friday this year with their Gift Back Friday which will enable buyers to avail discounts on products across the website. TCS gives you a chance to gift back to your loved ones this Black Friday.

3. Makeup City

Instead of the usual Black Friday, the one stop shop for all makeup enthusiasts, the Makeup City is celebrating a 50% discount on their ‘Pink Friday’.

4. Homeshopping.pk

Instead of a Black Friday, celebrate ‘White Friday’ with homeshopping.pk from the 24th to the 27th of November. They are offering up to 70% off!

5. Telemart

Celebrate a ‘Blessed Friday’ with Telemart starting 20th November.

6. Symbios.pk

Symbios.pk also celebrates a White Friday sale because they claim Friday is never Black in Pakistan. Black or white, customers get to enjoy a whopping 90% off from the 24th to 27th of November.

7. Sastaticket.pk

Travel lovers must avail this discount to the fullest starting on the 24th of November!

8. ishopping.pk

The online retailer is celebrating Black Friday through a massive Friday Bazaar which they claim is bigger and better than any Black Friday deal!

9. Beauty Bar

Makeup lovers can get their hands on the latest cosmetics at half price as Beauty Bar celebrates Black Friday with style from the 20th to 26th this month!

10.Liberty Books

Every book lovers dream sale is being held by Liberty Books from the 17th to 24th November 2017 where the biggest bookstore in Pakistan will be celebrating a ‘Book Lovers Friday’. Can it get any better than this?

Have any more deals to add to the list? Let us know in the comments below.

Black Friday to be Banned by Islamabad High Court?

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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The Black Friday craze began in the United States, however, the biggest shopping bonanza has become a norm across the world. The phenomena has now reached Pakistan and are causing quite a frenzy due to the word ‘Black’ being associated with Friday, a day that is said to be blessed as per Islamic beliefs.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has now banned the discount sale festival due to it being ‘contrary to Islamic teachings’. The Chairman PEMRA, District Magistrate, Chief Commissioner and Chairman Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) were made part of the petition.

Black Friday marks the beginning of the Christmas season with sales and unbeatable deals, however, the argument in Pakistan states the tradition is alien to Pakistani culture and its recent popularity has disgruntled quite a few people.

According to the petitioner, he believed calling Friday black is a crime as the Almighty has named it as the chief of all days. He further added,

“According to the dictionary, Black Friday means ill-fated or black day. Hence, the court must ban the celebration of Black Friday on November 24 in Pakistan.”

The petitioner for the ban has also added,

“Government officials must also be barred from attending ceremonies under the same banner.”

Best Black Friday Fashion & Beauty Deals You Must Not Miss!

Advocate Azhar Siddique has written a letter to the president and provincial Chief Ministers to ban Black Friday and its promotion on an official level.

However he has further said,

“Consumers could be facilitated under the banner of ‘Bright Friday’ instead.”

Apart from the advocate and petitioner, Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) MD Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor had also previously spoken against Black Friday on Wednesday,

“It is disgusting that some business tycoons are bringing Friday a bad name of ‘black’ just to blindly follow the West for increasing their business. Friday is a gift for Muslims, which is holy, blessed, and a virtuous day.”

Best Black Friday Food Deals You Should Not Miss!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for latest news and updates.

Best Black Friday Fashion & Beauty Deals You Must Not Miss!

By
Umaima Nadeem
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Who is not excited about Black Friday Sales? Some of the best brands are offering their most wanted products at lowest prices and Pakistanis could not be more excited.

The Black Friday craze has recently emerged in the nation and has now taken the public by storm. Well, desi people are crazy about “sasti bulk shopping” and wait for this shopping extravaganza so that they can get their hands on their favorite items.

Some popular fashion and beauty brands are opening doors to their customers by offering massive discounts on Black Friday.

Check out the complete list below.

Mausummery Pakistan

Posted by Mausummery Pakistan on Wednesday, November 22, 2017

 

Maria.B.

Posted by MARIA.B on Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Gul Ahmed

Brace yourself for the most EXCITING sale of the season! Avail UP TO 70% OFF on your favorite items!Visit your nearest Ideas by Gul Ahmed store or shop online at http://bit.ly/W-CS

Posted by Gul Ahmed on Thursday, November 23, 2017

Kapray

Jummah Mubarak! Bless your day with a FLAT 30% OFF on Womenswear and Menswear and a FLAT 50% OFF on Kidswear and Home…

Posted by Kapray on Thursday, November 23, 2017

Warda

Celebrate this Friday as a #BlessedFriday with WARDA, because Friday is never BLACK!So mark your calendars, for the…

Posted by Warda Designer Collection [Official] on Saturday, November 18, 2017

Khaadi

The wait is over! Enjoy upto 50% off at www.khaadi.com/pk/ NOW. Don't just wait, shop away! #KhaadiSale

Posted by Khaadi on Thursday, November 23, 2017

 

Sapphire

Tarzz

Tarzz is proud to collaborate with Leopards Courier Service (Pvt.) Ltd. as its official logistics partner for Tarzz…

Posted by Tarzz on Thursday, November 23, 2017

 

Tarzz is now LIVE at Daraz.pk! Up to 70% off! Rush now and make the most of this amazing SALE! Visit: www.daraz.pk/tarzz

Posted by Tarzz on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Rang Ja

Thank God It’s #RangJa Fabulous Friday!! ✨💥✨💥 Fill up your carts with your favourites ALL ON SALE!! Enjoy UPTO 50% OFF on www.myrangja.com

Posted by Rang Ja on Thursday, November 23, 2017

Bonanza Satrangi

Posted by Bonanza.Satrangi on Sunday, November 19, 2017

Levis

Levi's Black Friday

Calling out to all Levi's fans, we've got some exciting news for you…Starting November 20th, the BIGGEST sale gets even BIGGER!Make sure you check it out because we're partnering up with Daraz.pk to give you the BEST Black Friday offers!Shop now at: https://www.daraz.pk/levis/#LevisPakistan #Daraz

Posted by Levi's on Sunday, November 19, 2017

EGO

The crazy sales starts early! Don’t wait for Friday!www.wearego.com

Posted by EGO on Monday, November 20, 2017

Makeup revolution

**Black Friday Warm-up deal starts today** Bag 1/3 off selected lines RIGHT NOW!!!

Posted by Makeup Revolution on Monday, November 20, 2017

Just4girls.pk

Posted by Just4Girls.pk on Monday, November 20, 2017

Sephora

 

Clarie’s

Bodyshop

Posted by The Body Shop on Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Waseem Badami by Hemani

Blessed Friday ! From Waseem Badami by Hemani. Flat 25% OFF from 24th to 26th November. Visit the Waseem Badami by Hemani kiosk at Ground Floor, Boulevard Mall. #BlessedFriday #BoulevardMall #Hyderabad #Sale #WaseemBadami #Hemani

Posted by Boulevard Mall Hyderabad on Thursday, November 23, 2017

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates

Best Black Friday Food Deals You Should Not Miss!

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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While Black Friday sales are a popular phenomenon all over the world, the trend of post-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy has also hit Pakistan since past couple of years.

Now, every brand has geared up for the biggest shopping celebration in the country. They have announced special offers and sales on products. Crazy shoppers are flocking the outlets or online websites to get their hands on the best discounts on their favorite items!

But the catfights and brawls the follow over the sales in stores creates a big chaos on Black Friday! But, oh well, Pakistani love to get free stuff and nothing will ever be able to stop them!

Another thing that our nation is passionate about is food! And nothing can be better than some ah-may-zing discounts on our favorite dishes.

November and December are the months of high-flying sales and discounts. Bands are trying to cash on Black Friday deals while the rest are playing safe by rolling out unnamed offers.

We have compiled a list of the best Black Friday/Blessed Friday Food deals that are bound to make you go ‘Omnomnomnom’.

OPTP

 

Del Frio

Plan an amazing Friday ahead with Del Frio's "Black Friday". Avail 25% off on our entire menu on 24th November 2017….

Posted by Del Frio on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

 

Bambou 

Get the same taste at half the price!This Friday spend your day where it matters.*Offer valid only for 24th Nov'…

Posted by Bam-Bou on Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Vintage

Enjoy the weekend with 25% Flat Discount on Vintage Bakeshop. Let this Black Friday be a Blessed Friday. 🙂 Offer valid for the whole weekend on Bakeshop at Naheed Supermarket and Badar Commercial.

Posted by Vintage Bakeshop on Thursday, November 23, 2017

14th Street Pizza

Get Ready for Pizza Friday! Starting at midnight, get your FLAT Rs.500 discount on a Full 20 inch Original Crust Pizza…

Posted by 14th Street Pizza Co. on Thursday, November 23, 2017

Burger Lab

Burger Lab has come up with the most exclusive offer of the year =D !!!Buy One Get One Burger Free on 24th -26th…

Posted by Burger Lab on Thursday, November 23, 2017

 

KFC

Broadway Pizza

Get set for a gastronomical performance on Black Friday Week by enjoying Flat 50% off on your favourite 13inch Large…

Posted by Broadway Pizza on Monday, November 20, 2017

 

Mango Pizza

Blessed Friday Deal :)Any Large Pizza Just for Rs.350/=Valid only on 24th November from 11 am to Mid NightValid for…

Posted by Mango Pizza on Sunday, November 19, 2017

 Figaro Grill

*20% DISCOUNT ON BLESSED FRIDAY*Visit Figaro Grill tomorrow and avail 20% discount on entire menu! :DSo, what are your…

Posted by Figaro Grill on Wednesday, November 22, 2017

One Potato Two Potato

OPTP brings GREAT NEWS for its Wonderful Fans: 3 Dhamaka Days – 3 Dhamaka Deals you can't afford to miss. To keep it…

Posted by OPTP on Friday, November 17, 2017

Arbor

Shisi Pan Asian Bistro

Black Friday Buster Deal is here. Avail flat 15% off at Shisi – pan asian bistro. :DFrom 15th November to 17th November (only valid on dinner)#SMCHS #Shisi #Asian #BlackFriday #DinnerDeal .

Posted by Shisi – pan asian bistro on Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Johnny Rockets Pakistan

Pizza Crust

Posted by Pizza Crust on Monday, November 20, 2017

Iysh Cleem

Seriously ?#telemart #iyshcleem #BlessedFriday #BlackFriday

Posted by iyshCleem on Sunday, November 19, 2017

Red Riding Hood Bakery

AMAZING OFFER: Your favorite chocolate cakes now for Rs.1000 only.Offer available in these flavors.Other discounts not applicable with this offer.

Posted by Red Riding Hood Bakery on Wednesday, November 15, 2017

California Pizza

#BlackFriday Deal

This #BlackFriday We're making a deal with our awesome fans! You can eat more and pay less :DOffering a flat 20% off on the entire menu from 11 a.m. till 2 a.m. NON STOP :D*Valid only on the 24th of November.**In Karachi: available on dine in and takeaway.In Lahore: available on dine in, takeaway and delivery. (For delivery call 111-753-753)

Posted by California Pizza on Sunday, November 19, 2017

Pizza Hut 

Daraz Black Friday – 20% Off Vouchers by Pizza Hut

Shop from Daraz Online Shopping this Black Friday and get #PizzaHutPak’s 20% discount voucher for FREE. #DarazBlackFriday17*Discount voucher will be for menu only & will be applicable on www.pizzahut.com.pk

Posted by Pizza Hut on Sunday, November 19, 2017

Pizza Max

BLESSED FRIDAY DEAL1 Large Pizza Rs.599/-2 Large Pizza Rs.999/-(inclusive all taxes)FLAVORS : Chicken Afghani,…

Posted by Pizza Max Pakistan on Monday, November 20, 2017

 

We will keep updating the list. So stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

 

NTS Barred from Re-conducting Admission Tests

By
Anusha Sachwani
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Sindh High Court has barred National Testing Service (NTS) from re-taking admission tests after the paper was leaked.

The court, after hearing a petition and seeking an investigation into the leaked paper issue last month Justice Munib Akhtar gave his verdict.

He also expressed his anger over the Sindh Health Ministry for not completing all the investigations on time.

On the other hand, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah formed a committee to investigate the protests which were carried out by affected students throughout Sindh.

During the investigation, health secretary told the court that a fresh test will be conducted for the medical universities of Sindh.

Furthermore, the Sindh Government has now decided to halt pre-admission tests for all government colleges and universities under Higher Education Commission (HEC). According to a new notification, a new entry test will be made and distributed to all students, no extra fee will be charged for those who had paid to appear in October.

It is expected that around 21,000 students will retake the test which is now to be prepared by Dow University of Health Sciences.

AliExpress Announces Unbeatable Black Friday Sale!

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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The Chinese E-Commerce gaint, Alibaba has recently earned a record breaking $25.3 billion from the Single’s Day sales from its online marketplaces such as AliExpress etc. The sales on 11.11 were almost twice the number recorded for 2016’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Alibaba has now announced yet another mega sale that will create a buzz over the world like never before. They are all set to roll out deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday on AliExpress. After the unbeatable deals on Singles Day, there is a lot of anticipation for the Black Friday sales.

The discounts and sales on AliExpress are going live from tomrrow, 24th November 2017. Black Friday sales will continue upto 26th November while Cyber Monday deals will be live on the website from the 27th to the 28th of November. From home appliances, gadget, furniture, clothing to jewellery, everything is available on AliExpress!

Black Friday Gaming Console Deals You Need to Avail!

Here’s a list of the Categories on Sale at AliExpress!

There are deals on AliExpress which customers can avail, all clothing items are on less than $10 or less. Home and Appliances are going to be available on a whopping 50% off.

Smartphones, gadgets, and accessories are also available at discounted prices. The website is giving everyone a chance to win some coupons today, all you have to do is visit AliExpress and play the Flip & Win game to win some coupons and get a further discount. Try it today and win upto $20 worth of coupons and coins!

Have you got your shopping list ready for the biggest online shopping spree? Let us know about your Black Friday shopping experiences in the comments below.

Dubai Announces The Biggest Black Friday Sale!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for latest news and updates.

 

Cinepax Cinema’s Website Hacked; Hacker Leaves Funny Message

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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Cinepax is amongst the fastest growing cinema chain in Pakistan. It has screens in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Murree, and Hyderabad, with more screens in planning for Faisalabad, Multan, and Islamabad.

In a shocking turn of events, Cinepax Cinemas got hit by a major cyber attack. Its official website was targetted by a group of hackers and various funny messages were uploaded on its main page.

The title of the hacked page blared:

“CinePax Cinema Got HacKed By Team Pak Cyber Attackers”

And there was an image of Pakistani army hoisting the nation’s flag

Also, the hackers could not help lauding themselves and wrote:

“We Are Legend We Are h4xoR”

But a warning was added, threating Cinepax Cinemas: 

Secure y0ur Server :D” and “Respect Us Or Expect Us 😉

According to Dawn, Cinepax General Manager, Mohsin Yaseen confirmed that their server has been compromised and efforts are being done to restore it.

Of course, the identity of the hackers is still unknown nor is the reason as to why the hackers invaded Cinepax’s website.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates

 

Pakistan Steals India’s IT Industry Jobs

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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The Indian IT outsourcing industry is known to be one of the best in the world. However, recently it seems that it is now being overtaken by a resurgent Pakistan as over 125 people were fired in a US-based IT service provider in Noida, New Delhi at the end of October.

It has now been reported by Outlook India that the same day these 125 people were sacked, a similar number of people in Islamabad logged in to their systems. Layoffs in Noida had been rumored after the company was opening an office in a neighboring country, seems like the company decided to migrate to Pakistan.

The Indian IT sector has been under job cuts for the last two years and the situation has become serious since 2017 began. It has now been reported that the new trend is witnessing IT jobs being shifted over to Pakistan.

Outlook India has reported that low end IT jobs are under threat in India as companies are now choosing to migrate to Pakistan. This could in turn damage the Indian economy.

The increasing startup culture in Pakistan in the IT industry has caused budding entrepreneurs to flourish under a conducive environment using the availability of 3G/4G services.

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor seems to be the main push for Pakistan’s IT Industry as Outlook India believes China is fueling Pakistan’s IT sector the same way the US helped India’s industry two decades ago. Major investments have taken place in Pakistan after the CPEC agreement.

E-Commerce giant, Alibaba has also collaborated with Pakistan in May and will invest $400 million in the E-commerce industry in Pakistan. Freelancing has also taken a significant rise in the region and Pakistan is among the top three countries in terms of software freelancers on freelancer.com.

Secretary-General of Pakistan Software Houses Association (PASHA), Shehryar Hydri spoke to Outlook India,

“Around 10,000 IT graduates are entering Pakistan’s job-market annually and industry is valued at a touch over $3 billion which is nothing compared to India”

He further added,

“We have about 1,50,000 mainstream techies and between 1,50,000 and 2,00,000 freelancers but the number is expected to almost double if you take the non-tech freelancers into account.”

However, Hydri adds, Pakistan has just got started and it would take at least 5 to 10 years to catch up to India’s IT industry maturity.

Alibaba Promotes E-Commerce in Pakistan!

Sindh Goverment to Bear Expenses of Students of Grade 10-12

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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BISE Lahore

School fees have been on the rise, keeping other expenses in mind there have been a reported number of school dropouts in Pakistan when students reach higher classes. In some cases, parents have been unable to meet the fee requirements.

However, a number of children opt to leave studies in order to take on meager jobs that would help them earn and support their families.

An initiative has been taken by the Sindh Education Department to promote the importance of education in the masses.

It will bear all expenses relating to registration, admission, and examinations of students enrolled in class 9 to 12 across the province.

This comes as great news for parents who have been struggling to meet school and exam fees.

The directives for this policy have been issued by the Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah.

The new policy will apply to those students that attend schools and colleges run by local councils, municipal corporations and town committees in the province.

Previously the Education minister for Sindh, Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar had talked about the reasons for waiving off admission fees of college students in government-run colleges was to increase the number of students. He also spoke about the deceptive ways in which some college staff are able to mint money off students in the pretext of admission fees and additional charges.

The new policy aims to promote secondary and higher secondary education in Sindh.

Have anything to add to the story? Let us know in the comments below.

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