Armeena Rana Khan Slams Nando’s For Mocking Meera!

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Nov 17, 2017

The Pakistani national carrier, PIA has been in the news recently trying to cut off its loss-making divisions such as closing down some popular international routes in order to make the airline financially stable again.

However, the next step it has decided to take is to sell off some of its critical assets like the ‘Roosevelt Hotel’ to gain financial stability. The hotel is situated in the heart of Midtown Manhattan on Madison Avenue. The hotel has 1,015 rooms, including 52 suites; some of the suites are among the most luxurious in Manhattan. Last year, the hotel was valued at a whopping $1 billion.

The current debts of PIA which contribute to 1.5% of the country’s GDP have now amounted to a total of Rs. 352 billion putting a stop to various operations and services. A business plan has been presented to the federal government by Dr. Musharraf Rasool Cyan, the CEO of PIA.

The plan suggests that the government pick up debt servicing cost of Rs. 59.3 billion for 2018 and Rs. 49.9 billion for 2019. The CEO has mentioned that these debts will allow the entity to make improvements in the next two years.

PIA has mentioned in the report that they would bear the debt-servicing cost for the year 2020, 2021 and 2022 without external support. Mr. Cyan also spoke about PIA’s fleet increasing from 36 to 44 by 2022, however, they will terminate 5 ATR aircrafts by the year 2022.

The closing down of various departments in PIA will not only result in unemployment as PIA has a vast number of people on their payroll but passengers would no longer be able to haul direct flights to international destinations which other domestic airline companies do not offer at the moment.

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Marriott Hotel Islamabad’s Entrance Demolished by CDA!

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Nov 16, 2017

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has spoken up and finally taken action against the encroachments established by the five-star hotel, Marriott Hotel in Islamabad and has also sealed 9 other high-rise buildings in the city.

The CDA targeted the encroachments by the hotel on a plot which measures 3.75 acres of land. The plot which was taken over by Marriott is public property and such construction on it is illegal. The area occupied by Marriott was being used for ‘security’ purposes even though it is state owned.

The operation was conducted in the presence of the Assistant Commissioner ICT, the Islamabad Police was also present in order to deal with any situation that could occur. A bulldozer was brought in yesterday to remove the encroachments surrounding the Marriot Hotel situated in the Red Zone.

The bulldozer demolished two permanent sheds that were constructed illegally at the entrance, two huge temporary sheds, two security cabins and barrier posts and poles. All the construction removed were allegedly on an illegal property.

A video showing the CDA demolition of the Marriott walls and other illegal construction has been making the rounds on social media.

Watch the Video of Bulldozing of the Marriott Hotel Entrance here!

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This Pakistani College is Selling Fake Degrees to Students

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Nov 16, 2017

Seems like the business of fake degrees is in full spring in Pakistan. According to latest updates, a college in Islamabad has kickstarted trading of counterfeit degrees and its something all academic authorities, students and even parents should be aware of!

HEC Exposed Islamabad Law College

The head of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad exposed Islamabad Law College of giving fake degrees to the students.

The matter was addressed in a meeting of Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training, held under the chairmanship of Senator Rahila Magsi. The aim was to find a solution to the college’s affiliation with Islamia University Bahawalpur.

A case was brought in front of the panel in which the student of Islamabad Law College, Muhammad Akmal, told the committee that back in 2015 he took admission in the college and paid Rs 60,000 as a fee.

Apparently, he was told by the college that the institution is affiliated with Islamia University Bahawalpur.

After appearing in examinations of part 1, Akmal was informed that Islamia University had ended its affiliation with the Law College.

The HEC Chairman has issued a warning to the college and has allotted a target of months to the college authorities to resolve affiliation issues.

What is more, the chairman informed the Senate that all those students who are unable to bribe well-reputed institutions then opt for fake degrees form Islamabad Law College and various other illegal institutes.

It is crucial that relevant authorities take strict measures against these corrupt practices prevailing in the education sector and nip the evil in the bud.

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HBL Offers Discount on Oman Air

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Nov 16, 2017

The winter season has just begun, this brings about the most popular time of the year for traveling on short breaks. For those looking to go abroad, a budget-friendly airline or discounted packages are preferred by travel enthusiasts.

After various discounts from airlines and travel companies, HBL has announced a special deal in collaboration with Oman Airlines. The deal offers a 20% off on all HBL cards when booking a flight with the airline.

HBL’s latest offer on Oman Airlines!

Oman Air has recently announced its massive National Day Discount which will provide up to 47% off to various international destinations.

This comes as great news since the rates are almost half of the normal prices and together with the HBL discount flights would become quite cheap. It is quite a steal since these are the peak travel months of the year.

Details On Oman Air’s Year End Sale

Tickets can be booked on the 47% discount between 13th November 2017 to 20th November 2017
Passengers can travel on this offer between 13th November 2017 to 31st May 2018.
Discount is available on Economy and Business Class base fare only, all taxes and surcharges are included.
There are very limited seats available so book your tickets now!

Apart from the year-end sale, Oman Air has a number of packaged deals for various destinations.

For further details and terms and conditions, visit the Oman Air websites.

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Here’s How You Can Get Free Unlimited Access On Whatsapp to Any Network

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Nov 16, 2017

Being at the forefront of Pakistan’s data revolution, country’s largest data network, Zong 4G, has announced an unparalleled offer for its data users.

Customers can now enjoy unlimited access to world’s largest connectivity platform, WhatsApp, at Pakistan’s largest data network, Zong 4G, for absolutely no charge.

Powered by the fastest 4G network in the country, Zong continues to balance affordability with seamless connectivity, as it continues to expand its 4G data coverage to all corners of Pakistan.

Through this offer, Zong 4G has catered to the ever-growing data needs of its new-age customers. By providing free access to all WhatsApp services, Zong 4G allows its customers to stay connected and make unlimited calls through WhatsApp, to all networks, anywhere in the world, even without any balance.

The offer extends to both video and voice calls and further includes multimedia sharing/downloading, voice and text messages, through one of the most widely used smartphone applications in the world.

Any Postpaid, Prepaid, Internet SIM or Mobile Broadband subscriber can simply dial *247# to start availing this service. After activation, all WhatsApp services continue free of charge, without any data caps or limits, till the continuation of the offer.

This year, Zong has made some major announcements that are poised to transform the industry landscape. The company is expanding its 4G footprint to all of Pakistan, making 100% of its network 4G enabled. Zong’s management has also recently stated that “all Pakistanis are our customers” displaying a far-sighted approach that transcends the traditional boundaries of subscribership.

Zong 4G’s partnerships with some of the most widely accessed platforms in Pakistan such as Facebook, WhatsApp & Daraz, reflects its core desire to seamlessly integrate all subscriber preferred applications into its state-of-the-art, high quality network, for the best & most optimal user experience.

Through its relentless focus on customer-centricity, Zong 4G continues to build its network and services around the unique requirements of its subscribers. This is also reflected by the fact that more than 70% of 4G users in Pakistan prefer to use Zong 4G’s super-fast network.

National Stadium Looks Amazing After Renovation For PSL 3

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Nov 16, 2017

After hosting two successful tournaments, Pakistan Super League (PSL) is back with a bang with its third edition and we can not be more excited about it.

The avant-garde sports event has given hopes to Pakistanis for many things. Not only did the league bring back international cricket to the country, it also provided a platform for new emerging talent to showcase their skills.

After the final of PSL 2 in Lahore, we will be witnessing the glory of PSL 2018 finale in Karachi!

The news is like Eid for Karachiites who can not wait to host the biggest cricket tournament and welcome sports sensations from all over the world in the city.

But the question arises if Karachi’s National Stadium is fit to Host The Matches?

Earlier a viral video, exposed the stadium in a desperate need of renovations. Not only is the roof of the stadium broken, there are rubble and junk lying around everywhere. The stands also look like they require a new paint job and probably several other maintenance and services.

National Stadium, Karachi going to host 2 or 3 matches of PSL edition 3. Recent condition of National Stadium Karachi. Take a look.#Karachi #TimesOfKarachi

Posted by The Times of Karachi on Wednesday, October 18, 2017

But now some new images have been leaked, depicting that the stadium has gotten a major makeover.

The renovation of the general enclosure is under-way with roof of the stands being fixed

The improvement of sewerage system has also been started.

In a statement to the press, Sethi revealed:

“We are considering to equip the stadium with all modern facilities ahead of the much awaited matches and return of cricket in Karachi. We have a very short time for the renovation work of the stadium”

Image Courtesy: Times of Karachi

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OGRA to Suspend License of Major Oil Companies in Pakistan?

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Nov 16, 2017

The ongoing oil companies dispute with automobile giant Honda is now undergoing another issue as OGRA Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has decided to conduct the quality check of POL products.

Honda had previously filed a complaint claiming the high amount of Manganese in fuel supplied by Pakistan State Oil (PSO), Shell and Total are what caused their car engines to catch fire. The claims had been made by the company after they collected samples and results were collected.

Honda Pakistan ‘Threatened’ for Legal Action by Oil Companies

However, it has now been reported according to sources that OGRA may allegedly suspend the licenses of the oil marketing companies that are selling substandard quality petrol to customers. Apart from license suspension, the companies could also be fined with a heavy penalty.

The Oil regulatory body received a report from the committee that is investigating the oil companies. Gasoline samples from various petrol pumps were received which were tested by the Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan.

The main aim of the committee was to identify whether the claim made by Honda on the Oil companies was true. OGRA has now received the report and will act as per the committee’s guidance.

The oil companies being investigated by OGRA have been kept under wraps and the names have not been made public as yet.

Previously in 2011, OGRA had suspended the licenses of 7 Oil and Marketing Companies and imposed a Rs. 3 Million fine on each firm.

The 7 Oil Companies that were included in the 2011 List were:

Askar
Hascol
Admore
OOTCL
Bakri
Byco
Total

These companies were fined due to a breach of license and conditions not met which required maintaining a fuel stock for 20 days.

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Pakistani Company Modified the Audi R8 & Made it Even More Awesome!

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Nov 15, 2017

Car fanatics have a wild imagination, they can take a simple glance at a car an come up with several designs, modifications, and think of so many other details they can experiment with on it. One Pakistani company is making such dreams come true in Lahore!

Squad One Automotive has become the talk of the town of being the ultimate ‘Premium Automotive Specialists’ within the city.

Recently, the company modified an Audi R8, and man does it look shredded! The beast looks absolutely beautiful in terms of design, style, equipment, and more.

Audi R8

Before we get to the modified version of the R8, here are its original specifications and features.

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The Audi R8 Coupé sets standards: with a power output of 610 hp, a top speed of 330 km/h and an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, the top variant, i.e. the Audi R8 V10 plus, delivers stunning performance, which is further underlined by its even more honed design. There is no doubt that the Audi R8 Coupé has motorsport in its genes.

Modified Audi R8

Here’s what the modified version of the beast has under the hood:

Eaton TVS2300 roots supercharger
6061 Aluminum intake manifold
Internal bypass system
High flow dual throttle body inlet
Dual Air water charge cooler system
Polypropylene water reservoir
OEM high-density water radiator
Bosch water pump
Hard anodized 6061-T6 aluminum bracket
OEM 7 rib serpentine belt and tensioner FEAD
High flow MAF housings
2x K&N induction filters with pre-filters
Hex Flash ECU tuning

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Suqadone shared a video of the transformation of the car from day one to the last day, take a look!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjsHnmxxfLw

Car Sales Witnessed Rise by 46% in 2017

Pakistan Ranked ‘Not Free’ for 6th Consecutive Year!

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Nov 15, 2017

Other than food and cricket, Pakistanis are addicted to the internet. A major life of their daily routine is spent surfing the web and it is no secret that we have a high number of internet users in the world.

According to a recent report released by the Freedom House, a US state-funded nonprofit organization, Pakistan has been ranked amongst the worst nations for internet freedom.

The report ranked countries on a 100-point scale based on three broad categories:

obstacles to access,
limits on content
violations of user rights.

This is not the first time Pakistan received a poor ranking in the report by Freedom House. For six consecutive years, the state has been deemed “Not Free” and bagged the 71st spot out of 100 in the list.

This clearly implies that Pakistan allows only 29% freedom on the internet.

NEW REPORT: Government interference of social media causes 7th year of global decline in #NetFreedom → https://t.co/RKqB6G3eEP #NetFreedom2017 pic.twitter.com/HuS9ya73s0

— Freedom House (@FreedomHouseDC) November 14, 2017

The report was taken in the account the abduction, enforced disappearance and detention of five secularist bloggers known for criticizing the authorities in Pakistan.

Four among them were released after months of detention, while one remains still missing. One of the released bloggers later openly held government institutions responsible for his detention and torture.

Meanwhile, the internet freedom in India remained stable in 2017

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Traffic Jam at Drigh Road to Continue Till 3 Months

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Nov 15, 2017

One of the busiest roads of Karachi, Drigh Road, has again been shut down! The reason for this is the maintenance work going on at the Rashid Minhas Flyover.

#Traffic #Karachi

Drigh Road Flyover Ki Maramat Ky Bais COD Morr Pr Traffic Double Chal Rahi Hy, Traffic Rawani Mutasir – 11:38 am

— Pakistan Wala's #FVB (@FVBnews) November 13, 2017

The maintenance work started yesterday, 12^th November 2017. Since then, the traffic system for the entire metropolitan city has been disturbed.

Now according to latest update, the new structure will take at least three months to complete

Previously, the Drigh Road Underpass was under construction in the first and the second quarter of this year and was under maintenance in the third quarter, which greatly affected the flow of traffic on this route.

Now, once again, the citizens of Karachi are facing great traffic jams because of the maintenance work. Bumper to bumper traffic has caused people to stand in the chaos for hours.

Alternative Routes:

Route 1:

Due to the repairing work at Rashid Minhas Flyover on the Drigh Road, the road that joins Shahrah-e-Faisal from the right has been closed down. People who wish to travel on this route can now go to Natha Khan Road, take the Star Gate route and then join the Shahrah-e-Faisal Road.

Route 2:

Another alternative can be going right from the Millennium mall road to Karsaz, joining Shahrah-e-Faisal.

Route 3:

Similarly, those who are traveling through the Star Gate from Malir towards Rashid-e-Mashas Road can join the Rashid Minhas Road from the right side under the bridge.

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Car Sales Witnessed Rise by 46% in 2017

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Nov 15, 2017

Once again, car fanatics prove that Pakistanis love automobiles as much as food and the stats prove this!

October 2017 is reported to be the highest ever recorded sales month for the auto sector, with a comparative growth of 46% from October 2016.

The numbers were issued by Pakistan Automotive Association, which includes figures for LCVs and cars, total 23,341 units were sold, where the figure was 15,998 in October’16.

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Coming to the fiscal year from July-October 2017, the sales increased by 32% with the selling of 83,810 units compared with 63633 units of the same period preceding year.

Pak Suzuki Motor Company, in particular, remained the highest selling auto company with volumes depicting 53 percent to 13714 units in October 2017 compared with October 2016.

During this period, Wagon-R sales increased by 141% with 3,478 units sold, followed by Suzuki Mehran sales which reached the highest-ever monthly sale of 4,355 units, showing an increase of demand by 41%.

Other popular cars sold include Honda’s BR-V, which also saw an increase in demand and sales (1,091 units [introduced in Apr-17]) as well as Honda Civic and City, which increased by 14%.

On the other hand, Indus Motor Company (Toyota) witnessed an increase in unit sales by double the number of Honda, 28%, as Fortuner and Hilux demands increase, Corolla raising by 7% in sales.

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Punjab Job Portal Announces Huge Number of Vacancies, Apply Now!

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Nov 15, 2017

With an increasing number of graduates passing out every year, people are always on the lookout for jobs. Keeping this in mind, the Punjab Job Portal has recently registered 333 departments of the Punjab government which has opened up 11,175 vacancies.

143 categories of job postings are available on the Punjab job portal posted by various provincial departments.

The new portal was developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) was launched in August 2017. A progress meeting was held on Tuesday which was attended by the Chairman, Dr. Umar Saif, Vice Chancellor of Information Technology University Punjab, Chairman PITB and Advisor to the Chief Minister.

Dr. Umar Saif mentioned that the job portal was to help departments hire suitable people and provide opportunities to those candidates who wish to apply for the desired vacancies. This portal has helped eliminate the middleman as people would now apply for the positions directly without visiting departments physically.

Candidates can now apply to all provincial government jobs from this portal and because details are provided for eligibility criteria on the various vacancies, the applicants can check what vacancy suits them best.

For those wanting to apply for the vacancies, click here for further details.

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Awami Sawari: A New Ride-Hailer In Town

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Nov 15, 2017

A new ride-hailing application has just hit the market. The newly launched “Awami Sawari” is trying to mark its spot in the highly competitive world where Uber and Careem which have become the popular method of transportation nowadays.

The service, Awami Sawari, has been launched by the Awami Rickshaw Union (ARU), and its direct competitors are Careem’s Tez Rickshaw and UberAuto, which have perfectly captured the market.

The ARU stated that ever since the launch of these taxi-hailing services, the business of auto-rickshaw drivers has been greatly affected, therefore they decided to launch their own app. About 30%-40% business has been affected by each rickshaw driver.

ARU President, Majeed Ghauri, said that 500 rickshaw drivers have registered with the application. The union is providing rickshaw drivers with Android smartphones too, to make this venture successful. The rickshaw drivers are now asking their passengers to install the application and call a rickshaw at their doorstep anywhere and anytime.

Another incentive given to the rickshaw drivers is that Awami Sawari will take 20% commission from Rickshaw drivers and will reward Rs.4000 per week to Rickshaw drivers on completing 60 rides per week.

Majeed also enhanced on the fact that this is solely a local project initiated by a local union, and no foreign investment is involved in it. The base tariff for Awami Sawari is Rs.48 and the cost per kilometer is Rs. 9.

He further added:

Some of our friends, who have a tech background, helped us in developing the mobile application platform for rickshaw drivers and commuters. The application has been tested among a select group of users and all bugs have been fixed before the launch.

We are not against multinational ride-hailing services operating in different cities but we are against the uneven playing field. The rickshaw drivers are paying for vehicle fitness certificates, traffic police challans, the fines imposed by the environment department and several other such taxes and penalties, while these ride-hailing services are snatching passengers from rickshaw drivers.

Respecting this view, the new ride-hailing app will face a lot of competition from the current market leaders, yet the chances are that we might see more innovation in these services.

Karachi University’s Position Improves in Asian Rankings

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Nov 15, 2017

Previously ranked as 251st in Asian universities, Karachi University marks its new position, 193, as said by one of the officials of KU on Sunday.

Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ajmal Khan, expressed his gratitude for this achievement and congratulated the entire KU faculty in this regard.

“KU jumped from 251 to 193 in one year, which is proof that our efforts are going in the right direction. I had promised in my inaugural speech that I will work on improving KU ranking in the world and now the efforts are evident from these results.

He further spoke on the support of the KU Faculty members who made the institution achieve this remarkable feat.

“With the support of faculty members and administration, we will make a significant improvement in the world ranking”.

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Vice Chancellor of BARRET Hodgson University, Prof Dr Arif Siddiqui was the chief guest at the occasion. He was reported saying:

“It is about time that not only the stakeholders but the public at large is informed about the risks of the scientific research. Through these efforts, society can be made safer and the benefits of science maximized”.

Sean Kauffman, a behavioral expert, spoke about Pakistan being a country where the youth is highly talented and has tremendous potential, who are “always eager to learn”. He was speaking at the concluding session of a workshop on ‘A day of leadership in Biosafety’ at the Dr. A.Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi.

Director General, KIBGE, Prof. Abid Azhar mentioned that KU has recently launched an elaborate program on biosafety and biosecurity and was engaging all sections of the society in it. He suggested that proper measures were needed to prevent any dismal incidents.

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CSS Examination Policy Revised

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Nov 14, 2017

Good news for CSS students. To reduce the pressure on the students appearing for Central Superior Services (CCS) exam, Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has decided to relax its policies.

CSS Examination Policy Re-evaluated!

Now only one CSS exam will be conducted in a day, unlike the old rule in which two exams were taken in a single day.

The FPSC took this decision after considering the low passing rate of the CSS exams at a meeting where the federal cabinet is scheduled to take up the proposed restructuring of the commission.

Moreover, the resolution suggested that the commission will aggregate the marks for English essay and précis/composition from now on.

Besides, the FPSC is also preparing a briefing for the federal cabinet government bureau which shall consist of proposals for restructuring the reforms in the commission any time soon.

“The cabinet was scheduled to take up the agenda earlier this week, but due to unidentified reasons it was pulled out at the eleventh hour,” said an FPSC official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

The results of CSS have declined from 9.75% in 2011 to 2.09% in 2016.

The commission is also going to propose changes in the educational programs of colleges which are one of the proposals of the commission.

Meanwhile, the FPSC chairperson, in a report submitted to President Mamnoon Hussain in August, also highlighted the issues causing the low passing rate in the exam. He suggested ways how the result could be improved.

He said one of the major problems for the commission was finding the right officers for the right group due to the “declining education standards caused by sub-standard schooling, particularly in rural areas.”

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Pakistani Visa Service to Britain Awarded to Company With No Experience

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Nov 14, 2017

The visa facilitation service contract from Britain to Pakistan has been awarded to Sentinel Group Securities by the Pakistan High Commission. The news comes as a surprise as the Sentinel Group does not have previous relevant experience in this field.

The three companies were shortlisted for the bid were:

TCS Express Worldwide
Gerry’s Offshore
Sentinel Group Securities

Sentinel Group has been a security service provider in the past as per the information on the website however, it does not have experience on visa handling and providing efficient visa customer services as the other two bidding companies. Gerry’s is the current service provider for the Pakistani High Commission in the UK for the last five years while TCS has been in the industry, dealing with clients for decades.

The lowest financial bidder was Sentinel Group which was awarded the massive visa facilitation contract.

The PPRA has two main prerequisites required for companies to qualify for bidding, these are:

The company must have adequate or relevant experience or be able to demonstrate the capability to provide the requisite services.
Must possess necessary experience and capacity to handle a large number of visa applications.

It must be mentioned here that Sentinel Group (SGS) does not meet the two key requirements that have been deemed necessary by the PPRA.

In a statement, Pakistan High Commission added on the matter,

“The Visa Facilitation Services Selection Committee of the High Commission opened the financial bids from the shortlisted companies for Visa Facilitation Services at the Chancery premises. In order to ensure transparency, all the bidders brought along their sealed bids, which were opened at 04:30 pm in their presence at the High Commission.”

The bidding process has finished and is following all legal formalities. The contract will be signed by the High Commission with the lowest bidder, SGS.

It still remains a mystery as to how Sentinel Group received the contract because it was previously mandatory for any firm taking part in the bidding to have a physical presence in the country in form of offices/interests, however, this requirement has been let go this time as well.

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Mahira Khan Breaks Silence on Censor Board’s Objection on Verna

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Nov 14, 2017

The news of the Mahira Khan’s upcoming movie ‘Verna’ probably being banned by Islamabad Censor Board has created a massive social media uproar.

The whole nation is questioning the decision taken by the Central Board of Film Certification and are curious to know why a film that addresses the issue of rape in Pakistan has been barred from a release.

Apparently, Verna has been deemed unfit for the audience cause of its bold dialogues and portrayal of public figures. The movie’s premiere in Lahore was scheduled today and now has been postponed after the Censor Board’s decision.

The film will be viewed by a full board, later in the day to decide whether to ban or allow it.

Verna: To Ban or Not to Ban?

People are taking to social media to protest about the development and are lashing out at the authorities on the verdict.

Movies promoting violence against women are okay? e.g. #ChainAyeNa but #Verna is problematic because it talks about a 'social taboo' aka rape? If this is what's happening at the censor board, it's worrying. Also want to know how many female official members does the board have?

— AB Lakhani (@iamlakhani) November 14, 2017

It is shocking that a movie addressing incredibly important social issues is being prevented from screening

#Verna banned before its release. Looks like standing up against #rape is a bigger sin than the crime itself!

— Imran Asad Hussain (@iimranasad) November 14, 2017

Super Cinemas General Manager Khorem Gultasab too slammed the decision taken by Islamabad’s censor board.

How unfortunate. When shall we mature to act sensibly and professionally #Verna @TheMahiraKhan pic.twitter.com/frflPdyGaz

— Khurram Gultasab (@KhuramGultasab) November 14, 2017

Haroon Shahid, who is making his debut in the movie across MK, trolled Censor Board the like a boss!

Censor Di Game Rano, Censor Di Game Sari! #Verna

— Haroon Shahid (@HaroonsMusic) November 14, 2017

And now Mahira Khan too has broken silence on the controversy & expressed her disappointment to a leading new channel.

ماہرہ خان کی فلم 'ورنہ'نمائش سے پہلے مشکلات کا شکا

ماہرہ خان کی فلم 'ورنہ'نمائش سے پہلے مشکلات کا شکار, ماہرہ خان کی دنیا نیوز سے گفتگومزید ویڈیوز دیکھیں: http://video.dunyanews.tv

Posted by Dunya News on Tuesday, November 14, 2017

The starlet has expressed hope that the ban will be lifted soon as there is no element in the movie that is unsuitable for screening in Pakistan.

Earlier, her Bollywood debut Raees featuring Shah Rukh too was restricted in cinemas of the state.

Meanwhile, there are some keyboard warriors who believe this is all a publicity stunt.

Just like NaMaloomAfrad2 were banned, it would be same banned #Verna

— Eraj Nadeem (@Elieaous) November 14, 2017

These movies getting banned and then un-banned has started looking like a good gimmick now.

— Jibran T. Siddiqui (@jibransiddiqui) November 14, 2017

The mastermind behind Pakistani blockbusters, Khuda K Liye and Bol Shoaib Mansoor is making his cinematic comeback with Verna.

The maestro can easily be credited for the revival of Pakistani cinema. If it gets the censor, Verna is bound to be yet another potential blockbuster, written and directed by the Showman himself.

“This film has been Written and Directed by a man of Pakistan for the men of the world to listen to women. It is to encourage women to speak up … Khuda ke liye bol verna…..”, divulged Shoaib Mansoor.

What do you think about Censor Board’s decision about Verna? Share with us in the comments below.

HEC PAK-USAID Merit & Needs Based Scholarship Program Phase: How to Apply

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