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SAMAA FM Creative and Fun Take on the Mannequin Challenge

Mannequin challenges became quite popular in 2016. They mostly involved groups of people standing absolutely motionless, sort of like a mannequin. Brands and organizations soon picked up on it and tried to outdo each other by their own versions of the challenge. In Pakistan too, we saw a number of different organizations making videos of themselves participating in the challenge.

Since the challenge was attempted by too many people, it soon lost its charm. However we recently came across one attempt that caught our interest. That one was by Samaa FM. When people think of Samaa FM, a serious environment comes to mind. People busy in their day to day work – a very corporate affair. But the challenge showed the organization in a new light.

With the help of this mannequin challenge, Samaa FM gave its fans an insight into how they operate. It is not at all a serious place with just work on the agenda. They came up with a creative video to show people that they have a balance of work and fun going on side by side.

The entire cast and crew came together to be a part of this video, each in the midst of different tasks. Some are getting ready for work, some are taking a break in the facility’s café, while some are working out. The state of the art office building on its own is a very hip and fun place to be, complete with a well-equipped studio, gym and spacious area where people can hang out.

The Radio industry has suffered a little falling out in the recent times. This video has proved to be a much-needed boost to the medium. It shows the fun and creative side of the industry, something that the youth is extremely interested in and relates to.

Check out the video:

The video was appreciated by most of the fans of Samaa FM. Take a look at some of the comments below.

From the looks of things it seems that everyone is really loving the video. They are appreciating its creativity as well as the office building as well.

Sunsilk’s New TVC Featuring Hania Aamir Will Up your Wedding Fashion Game

Sunsilk Pakistan has recently rolled out their latest ad campaign which stars the gorgeous Hania Aamir. The actress has been making waves in the Pakistani film industry lately. With the wedding season in full swing, Sunsilk’s latest TVC is proving to be a big help showing girls how easy it is to sport various trendy hairstyles when they have healthy hair.

The diva is seen using Sunsilk ‘Thick and Long’ shampoo and later adorns 3 totally different looks in the ad.

We love how pretty she looks in the dazzling designer outfit and trendy hair braid!

Hania can be seen getting dolled up for her brother’s wedding functions in a jiffy, sporting a fresh look with a different hairstyle for each event. The beautiful braid decorated with tiny flowers looks absolutely amazing, the diva’s hair braid looks absolutely on point. The TVC is heaven sent for women and girls who want their style statement to be perfect but are unsure how to go about it. The hairstyles and the designer outfits give us a lot of different ideas that don’t seem too difficult to pull off.

Hania rocks a delicate ‘Matha Patti’ with style at the Mehndi!

Loose curls and a matha patti make the ultimate look for a mehndi! We hope to try this simple trick for a night out soon. It’s hassle free and with hair that looks healthy and shiny, it’s a girls best feature.

Hania looks adorable in this chic side pin-up hairstyle on the main event!

The uber-chic hairstyle looks difficult but is as simple as ever! An awesome blow-dry will give you the same look, all you have to do is twist and pin it up from one side and you’re good to go. For the glossy shine, don’t forget to use sunsilk’s conditioner.

Sunsilk’s Thick and Long shampoo promises 2 times thicker luscious hair as it contains the richness of yogurt and keratin. Let’s hope this means we say our final good-byes to bad hair days! 

Don’t we all wish for such bouncy voluminous locks?

Watch the commercial here!

Sunsilk’s new advert is totally apt for the current time of the year, the starlet looks drop-dead gorgeous in the beautiful ensembles she adorns throughout the ad. The playback is a remix of a traditional song which makes the entire ad lively and fun to watch!

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What did you think of Sunsilk’s latest commercial? Tell us in the comments below!

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Only 2 Milk Companies Out of 200 Providing Safe Milk: Ministry of Science and Technology

A new survey carried out by the government officials reported that only two of the 200 milk companies are producing safe quality milk in Pakistan, Geo News revealed. However, the names have not been disclosed yet.

The Ministry of Science and Technology, Pakistan Standards, and Quality Control officials held a meeting with the Standing Committee Senate where they disclosed the shocking statistics.

According to reports by government officials, it was revealed that 200 milk companies had been issued notices since October. Out of the list, only the two companies in Karachi were discovered to be delivering milk that can be deemed safe and healthy for drinking.

 

As per the secretary of Ministry of Science and Technology, the government has ordered to improve the quality of milk, water, and butter throughout the country. Punjab food authority (PFA) claimed that low-quality milk producing companies mix preservatives like formalin and sugarcane juice for increased quantity.

In an earlier news, the Supreme Court of Pakistan had ordered Punjab Food Authority (PFA) to kick start a crackdown on all milk plants in the province of Punjab and get milk samples tested in labs. Reports emerged that tetra-pack milk being manufactured by big brands contain harmful ingredients that are dangerous for human consumption.

Tetra Pack Milk Controversy in Pakistan Sparks a Debate on Social Media!

Let’s see what action is taken against the companies that are ruining the lives of many by delivering milk unfit for human consumption.

Contributed: Fizza Abbas

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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Creates Clearance Committee to Allow Bollywood Movie Screenings!

The Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif met with a special committee to begin the screening of Bollywood movies in Pakistan. The ban on Indian movies has been ongoing since the URI attacks which resulted from Pakistani celebrities like Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan being banned from working in India. In solidarity with Pakistani artists, cinema owners across Pakistan chose to stop the screening of Indian movies.

In solidarity with Pakistan’s army, cinema owners across Pakistan chose to stop the screening of Indian movies after the alleged surgical strike by Indian army across the LOC.

If Popular Demand is not Shown in Pakistani Cinemas, Then Cinema Itself Will Die: Nadeem Mandviwalla

Sharif started this committee in order to clear the Indian films through the censor board and have them screened across cinemas in the country. Bollywood films are to be released nationwide shortly after they have been cleared by the committee. The panel includes Maryam Aurangzeb, Minister State for Information and Broadcasting, Chairman of the Film Censor Board, Mubashir Hasan and other officials.

Pakistani Cinemas Lift Bollywood Ban: Hostile Reaction by the Nation

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‘Khwab’; Junoon’s Tribute to Junaid Jamshed is Breaking the Internet! [Watch Video]

Pakistani band Junoon has released ‘Khwab’, a short film based on the life of singer-turned-preacher Junaid Jamshed who lost his life late last year in a plane crash. The scholar left this world in the most shocking way, leaving his fans worldwide in tears.

Musician, singer, and former Vital Signs member, Salman Ahmed released ‘Khwab’ on Monday, in the memory of his late friend Junaid Jamshed. The story cover the life of JJ, his appearances on television, activities he was a part of, and his special bond with Salman.

However, the link for the film on YouTube has been banned for the audiences and viewership in India, and fans are not happy about it.

Salman Ahmad Dedicates New Song ‘Door Buhat Door’ to Late Junaid Jamshed ft. Waseem Akram & Wife Shaneira

While talking to a local news channel, Salman expressed his concern over the incident, mainly thinking this decision was made by the neighbouring country due to Pakistan being shown as a ‘culturally rich country’. No worries, Junaid Jamshed fans can watch the same link on Junoon’s Facebook link given below.

Watch ‘Khwab’ Below!



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Fawad Khan & Wife Sadaf Team Up for ‘Silk’ [Pictures]

The power-couple, Fawad Khan & Sadaf never fail to give the world relationship goals! Their fans just can not stop gushing over the adorable pair. Just recently, the duo has teamed up to promote their family brand “Silk”.

For those who don’t know, Silk is Sadaf and FK’s brainchild. The partners-for-life founded the fashion brand back in 2012. The couple is aiming to bring it back into the limelight with a stellar photo shoot for their upcoming line, featuring Khan himself along with the veteran model, Mehreen Syed.

Fawad Khan looks uber regal beside the doe-eyed beauty, Mehreen!

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The hottie has channeled the inner Nawab in him & we can not stop drooling over his sassy look!

Can't Wait For The HD Pictures😆! 🔥#Fawad #fawadkhan #fawadafzalkhan #fawadafzalkhanofc #pakistani #lollywood @fawadkhan81 #mehreensyed

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CutiePiess😍😍 #Sadaffawadkhan #MehreenSyed #SilkbyFawadKhan #Bts

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Can’t wait to see the complete pictures!

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Fair & Lovely Pakistan Takes a Dig at Toxic Beauty Brands Exposed by BBC- Watch Video

The skin care and beauty brand Fair and Lovely Pakistan has rolled out its latest campaign which seems to be targeting the Pakistani beauty brands that were recently exposed by the BBC report.

The list of toxic beauty brands included the likes of whitening cream, Faiza beauty cream, Stillman’s and Golden Pearl cosmetic cream which are largely available all over Pakistan.

Watch the Fair and Lovely TVC here!

Fair and Lovely’s TVC focusses on the fact that their products are safe for use and do not contain mercury other harmful and toxic components that have been found in the other company’s creams.

The ad mentions that Fair and Lovely is Certified by the Skin Health Alliance,UK which proves that their products are free from the cancerous ingredients that the BBC report talks about.

One of the brands from the list of toxic brands, Stillman’s cream has responded back after being accused of having high levels of mercury and hydroquinone by the London Trading Standards and the BBC.

Here’s what Stillman’s is claiming!

The commercial by Fair and Lovely Pakistan shows how the brand is determined to elevate its brand image and separate itself from the brands accused of having cancerous ingredients in their products. The advert portrays Fair and Lovely’s creams as safe to use for its target audience.

Let’s see how the other brands in question respond to the report. What did you think about the TVC? Let us know in the comments below!

Pakistani Beauty Brands Exposed by BBC: Complete List of Toxic Fairness Creams

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Audi, Toyota, Suzuki & FAW 2017 to Launch New Sedans in Pakistan

If you are a sedan lover, we have some good news for you! Pakistan’s auto industry is ready to welcome 4 new sedans to the streets of Pakistan!

Car makers Audi, Toyota, Suzuki and FAW are bringing out new models to entertain drivers throughout the country. The models include Audi A5 Sportback, Toyota Corolla Facelift, Suzuki Ciaz, and FAW B50.

Here’s what in store for you;

Audi A5 Sportback

The Audi A5 Sportback boasts a sporty front end. The three-dimensionally modelled Singleframe grille is significantly flatter and wider than on the previous model. Depending on specification, the radiator grille comes in subtle black matt.The rear end exhibits clearly horizontal and three-dimensional styling. The stretched luggage compartment lid in

The rear end exhibits clearly horizontal and three-dimensional styling. The stretched luggage compartment lid in aluminium terminates with a striking spoiler edge that also enhances the aerodynamics. Separate reflectors in the lower section of the rear apron, which is painted in the body colour, emphasise the width.

The Audi A5 is expected to be launched in the third quarter of 2017.

Audi A3 Sedan Launched in Pakistan: Specs, Features, Price & More

Toyota Corolla Facelift

MC’s CEO at the Revo-Fortuner launch; Mr. Jamali remarked; “We are in constant negotiations with Toyota Motor Corporation for the feasibility of introducing new models in Pakistan, but people have to realize that Toyota is a global corporation and it supervises a lot of its subsidiaries, which is why decisions are taken by considering a lot of factors.”

This explains why the Corolla Facelift is overdue, however, we are expecting it to be one of the sedans which will be dominating the streets. The Corolla range is primarily aimed to offer multiple products in the sedan category for the Pakistani consumers.

IMC is likely to introduce its tariff in the last quarter of 2017.

Toyota Vitz 2017 VS. Toyota Aqua: Price, Specs & Features

Suzuki Ciaz

Suzuki Ciaz is one of Pak Suzuki’s best-looking models! The luxury-styled sedan is ready to sweep the auto market off their feet to steal the show. Predicted to be launching at an affordable price, the beast runs on both petrol and diesel with a 1.4 K-Series petrol engine, 1.6 Liter VVT and the Fiat’s diesel engine. This 1373cc, 4-cylinder motor is mated with a 5-speed manual transmission, while there is also a 4-speed automatic gearbox on offer with the automatic variants.

FAW Besturn50

FAW, the Chinese automaker is one of the most dedicated manufacturers to bring their cars to the streets of Pakistan. The company has been in a relationship with Pakistan’s Al-Haj for 10 years now. The company seems to be enhancing their blooming relationship once again on 2017 with the introduction of the FAW B50.

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Karachi’s Private Schools to Get Winter Vacations from Today?

Update:

The Private Schools Management Association (PSMA) has just released a statement saying that due to extreme pressure from parents to extend winter vacations as the cold wave continues to hit Karachi. The association has mentioned that school holidays could be given from today onwards due to force from parents. The chairman also added that parents are finding it highly difficult to send children to school early in the morning in this chilly weather.

Source: Samaa.tv


The city of lights witnessed heavy rainfall over the weekend which has further lowered temperatures throughout the city. With schools opening up for the new term on the 4th of January the Private Schools Management Association (PSMA) has now demanded an increase in the winter vacations as attendance in schools have been low due to the cold weather.

With previous requests being unanswered, the PSMA believes that parents will now start protesting if no action is taken to extend the winter vacations. PSMA chairperson, Sharafuz Zaman also mentioned that due to the piles of garbage and choked sewage lines, many students are getting ill and would not be able to attend schools.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has announced that this cold wave is going to continue up to Wednesday, while torrential rain with heavy snowfall is expected to continue in Balochistan and a few places in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Azad Jammu, and Kashmir and FATA.

Pakistan Tehreek E Insaaf, MPA Khurram Sher Zaman has also moved a resolution in the Sindh Assembly to announce school holidays due to the weather. He demanded the education minister to take immediate action and give holidays for winter vacation for at least 10 more days to 2 weeks.

1st Winter Rain Hits Karachi With Drop in Temperature!

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“Gangster Ki Biwi Us Se Bhi Barri Don Hoti Hai!: SRK Tells Mahira Khan

Mahira Khan, leading lady of upcoming Bollywood movie ‘Raees’ was in conversation with Fifi Haroon for BBC Urdu. The diva talked about the release of Raees, the movie’s promotions, her experience of working with the Badshah of Bollywood and what the future holds for her.

Mahira hopes that the movie does well and wants everyone to love her work in the movie. She thanks her fans from Pakistan and India for their continuous love and support and also quoted Frank Sinatra, “Thankyou for everything, but especially when it got lonely,”

The diva revealed the following 5 things in her interview with Fifi Haroon

1)Raees is Very Special to the Actress

Her debut Bollywood movie is very close to her heart from all the projects she’s done in her Showbiz career. She says this is due to finally having the opportunity to work with the actor and director she always admired. Khan spoke about playing on-screen wife ‘Aasiya’ to SRK.

2) Acting is her Biggest Passion

“I want to continue acting until the very end of time, there isn’t anything else I would rather do, “ says Mahira. The gorgeous Zaalima loves her job and could not think of doing anything else apart from this.

3) She’s very nervous!

Khan admitted to Fifi that she is quite nervous to see what the verdict is on her debut movie Raees. She hopes for the best and is looking forward to positive feedback from the audience.

4) She believes that the future is unpredictable

The starlet is a firm believer in unpredictability and believes that the future should not be planned. She says the year 2016 was full of surprises for her and therefore, avoids planning ahead.

5)Her Favorite Dialogue from the movie Raees

Mahira’s favorite line from the movie is where she says,”Battery Saala” to SRK. The diva then divulged on the details of how she delivered this scene, Shah Rukh Khan motivated Mahira by saying, “A gangster’s wife is a greater don than the gangster himself.”

We can’t wait to watch the sizzling Zaalima on the silver screens! Raees releases on the 25th of January 2017.

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Earthquake Shocks Felt in Karachi!

Seems like an Earthquake had hit Karachi as tremors were felt in various parts of the city! The intensity of the earthquake is reported to be 3.6. No loss of life or property is reported as yet.

Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Gulistan-e-Johar are the chief areas where earthquake shocks were felt.

The University of Karachi and NED University’s students have been reported to exit their classes as soon as they felt the tremors.

Citizens took to Twitter to report the horror they felt!

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The Reason Behind Karachi Traffic Jam!

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Heavy Rain Forecast for Karachi in the Upcoming Week!

UPDATE: A weather update by Samaa news reveals that a round of rain is about to kickstart again from the upcoming week in various parts of Pakistan. Consequently, Karachi and Balochistan need to gear up for another bout of strong winter winds.

According to the report, the MET department has revealed the heavy rainfall is likely to hit Karachi and other parts of the nation.

“The Met Office has forecasted another 2-3 rainy spell in Karachi this month,” said DG Met Muhammad Hanif to Geo News.

According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), maximum rain in Karachi was recorded 41 mm at PAF Masroor 41, followed by 25 mm in North Nazimabad.


Now that winters have finally hit Karachi, various weather reports reveal that a spell of rain is likely to grace the city of lights by Friday! According to ARY News,  Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicted rainfall in Karachi this Friday.

According to Accweather.com, the metropolis will be experiencing rain in the city with temperature going down as low as 13-degree celsius.

A similar report is stated by weather.com

Weather News PK also announced heavy rainfall for Karachi from 13th-15th of January.

 

Winter winds are expected to continue in the city throughout January, as revealed by ARY News.

Seems like chances are bright for rain in the City of Lights!  Let’s keep our fingers crossed!

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Whatsapp Messages Can be Intercepted by Anyone: Report

WhatsApp claims to be secure and the messages to be heavy encrypted, however, a report by The Guardian, claims otherwise.

The report shares that there is a loophole which allows Facebook, and possibly other companies to intercept and read your Whatsapp messages.

 The report also added that Facebook or others could read Whatsapp messages due to the way it has implemented its end-to-end encryption.
If this loophole is exposed to hackers, messages can be leaked, thus causing a huge privacy and security concern and violation.
This vulnerability could be used by government agencies as a backdoor something similar to what we saw last year with Apple Inc. and the FBI.
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The Loophole

According to Pro Pakistani, WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption code is completely reliable on unique security keys which are generated by “Signal protocol”, developed by Open Whisper Systems in real time.

While communication, these security keys to make sure that such communication isn’t intercepted while it’s travelling on the network. However, according to this new research, WhatsApp can force-generate new encryption keys for offline users.

Changes made to the encryption keys makes the sender re-encrypt messages with new keys. At times, it sends those messages which were not delivered. The recipient is not aware of this change in encryption, while the sender is only notified if they have opted-in to encryption warnings in settings, and only after the messages have been re-sent.

This essentially means that Whatsapp has a control over encryption keys, and if it’s forced by government or in-house policies, it could read user messages or even worse let anyone read them.

WhatsApp, in response to the report, said that it does not give governments a ‘backdoor’ into its systems and would fight any government request to create a backdoor.

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Pakistani Beauty Brands Exposed by BBC: Complete List of Toxic Fairness Creams

In Pakistan, a country that is obsessed with skin whitening, fairness creams are sold in abundance to the masses. Because of the high demand, a large number of brands have come into existence. The delivery of many of these products is questionable at best, and as a new report by the BBC has shown, some of them may even cause serious health issues.

BBC London ran a story about how numerous shops in London have been fined for selling fairness beauty creams that contain harmful and poisonous chemicals as core ingredients for their products.

The list of beauty brands also included Pakistani brand Faiza Beauty Cream and Golden Pearl Cosmetics. Stillman’s cream vastly available in the country is also part of the harmful skin whitening creams.

The report states that Faiza Beauty Cream contains 0.54% of toxic mercury. 

 

London Trading Standards said that the officers found hundreds of thousands of such products and mentioned that some of the chemicals used could also lead to organ damage. They creams contain dangerous and prohibited levels of hydroquinone, mercury or corticosteroids.

Fifteen London businesses selling these beauty products have been fined a hefty amount of £168,579 by the Trading Standards.

The full list of products include:

  • Golden Pearl Beauty Cream
  • Faiza Beauty Cream
  • Stillman’s Lightening Cream
  • Maxi Light
  • White Express
  • L’Ivoirienne Cream
  • Face Fresh
  • POP Popular

Watch BBC’s Video Report Here!

 

 

Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) verified Faiza Beauty Cream and deemed it fit for use, which has now been proven wrong by the London Trading Standards Association.

BBC’s report has caused an uproar on social media, here’s how Twitterati in Pakistan have reacted to this news.

Let’s hope that these skin whitening and lightening products suffer from the consequences caused due to their creams. This all leads one to wonder: Why is it that these harmful creams are so freely available in Pakistan, despite evidence pointing to the fact that their use leads to serious health issues?

Do you think these Pakistani Beauty Brands should be banned in Pakistan? Let us know in the comments below.

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Renault to Start Production From 2018; Other Car Manufacturers to Follow

The new Auto Policy brought in a lot of sweet fruits for Pakistan’s local automotive industry. The policy opened up windows and doors for foreign investors including names like Renault, KIA, Foton, Honda, Nissan, Volkswagen, PSA Peugeot, Fiat, and many others.

Minister for Industries and Production Ghulam Murtaza Khan Jatoi informed the Senate regarding the interest from various manufacturers, according to ProPakistani.

Jatoi added that the government needs to assist the situation and provide help to manufacturers which are considering to enter the market, as it is obligated to them.

He also added that the government needs to its part and is facilitating manufacturers of car components through concessionary imports of raw material, sub-component required for the manufacturing and assembly of auto parts.

On the other hand, Ishaq Dar confirmed that Pakistani officials have met with executives who are ready to confirm their plans to invest in the local markets.

KIA Motors to Establish Car Assembly Plant in Pakistan

Renault to Kickoff Production in 2018

Renault showed its interest to invest in the market back in November, the company then confirmed that it will start operating its productions in 2018.

The Renault spokesperson said;

“Renault has entered into exclusive negotiations with Ghandhara and Al Futtaim Groups to develop the Renault brand in Pakistan, including a manufacturing plant on the Ghandara site in Karachi”.

Ishaq Dar said that confirmation will be received very soon as the negotiations are moving quickly with other car manufacturers.

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No Pakistani Celebrity Won a Filmfare Award 2017!

The coveted Filmfare Awards 2017 took place last night, as shocking as the nominations for the popular award show were the winners were not such a surprise to Pakistani fans. Nominations for Fawad Khan, Atif Aslam, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Qurat-ul-Ain Baloch came as a shock as they were named despite the on-going ban on Pakistani Artists in India.

None of the Pakistani actors or singers won any of the awards in the categories they were nominated in.

Fawad Khan would have won his second Filmfare for Kapoor and Sons while Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was also in line to win the Filmfare for the second time for the Best Playback Singer category for ‘Jag Ghoomeya’ from the movie Sultan. Atif Aslam has been nominated multiple times could unfortunately not bag the award this time. Both acclaimed singers lost to India’s Arjit Singh.

It came as no surprise to see that none of our Pakistani artists won as Bollywood extremists in India were protesting against the nominations. It was sad to see the Award Ceremony turning political instead of acknowledging the talented Pakistani fraternity.

Filmfare Awards 2017: Bollywood Extremists Are Protesting Against Nomination of Fawad Khan & Other Pakistani Stars!

Here’s the complete winners’ list for the Filmfare Awards 2017:

Best Actor (Male): Aamir Khan for ‘Dangal’

Best Actor (Female): Alia Bhatt for ‘Udta Punjab’

Best Film: ‘Dangal’

Best Director: Nitesh Tiwari for ‘Dangal’

Filmfare Critics Award for Best Film: ‘Neerja’

Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor (Male): Shahid Kapoor for ‘Udta Punjab’ and Manoj Bajpayee for ‘Aligarh’

Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor (Female): Sonam Kapoor for ‘Neerja’

Best Actor (Male) in a Short Film: Manoj Bajpayee for ‘Taandav’

Best Short Film People’s Choice: Khamakha

Best Short Film (Fiction): ‘Chutney’

Best Short Film (Non-fiction): ‘Matitali Kusti’

Best Actor (Female) in a Short Film: Tisca Chopra for ‘Chutney’

Best Debut Director: Ashwini Iyer Tiwari for ‘Nil Battey Sannata’

Best Male Debut: Diljit Dosanjh for ‘Udta Punjab’

Best Female Debut: Ritika Singh for ‘Saala Khadoos’

Best Dialogue: Ritesh Shah for ‘Pink’

Best Screenplay: Shakun Batra and Ayesha Devitre Dhillon for ‘Kapoor & Sons (Since 1921)’

Best Story: Shakun Batra and Ayesha Devitre Dhillon for ‘Kapoor & Sons (Since 1921)’

Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): Rishi Kapoor for ‘Kapoor & Sons (Since 1921)’

All eyes were glued to the social media feed that was being updated live from the Filmfare awards, an uproar rose after none of the Pakistani Celebrities were awarded in any of the categories they were nominated in.

Here are some of the Twitter Reactions!

 

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Atif Aslam Saves a Girl From Being Harassed at his Concert- Watch Video

Social media has fallen in love with the ultimate singing sensation, Atif Aslam! His respectful gesture is all over the web that the crooner saved the girl being harassed at his Saturday concert in Karachi.

The crowd went ecstatic when Aslam took the stage at around 1:17 am!

But some rowdy men crossed all lines and started harassing the female audience enjoying the musical evening!

Noticing the hullabaloo in the front-row, the singer paused his song mid-way and schooled the eve-teasers like a boss!

What is more, the superstar made sure that all young girls were safe from the men misbehaving in the mob before resuming his concert!

Watch the whole episode for yourself here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP4p3m3T4x8

 Then Atif Aslam turned the whole musical evening around with a heart-warming tribute to Junaid Jamshed!

Aslam proved to the whole world what a gentleman he was!

Twitter can not stop raving about our singer- turned-superhero!

Kudos to Atif Aslam for scolding the guys and stopping the nonsense on the spot! He, surely, has set an example for all Pakistani men!

Atif Aslam’s “Pehli Dafa” Song Under Attack by Indian Political Party!

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Google Pixel vs Pixel XL: Specs, Features, Price & More

Google finally unveiled its most awaited phone, Google Pixel. According to many, Pixel gives tough competition to all Android sets, embarking a new era in technology, while others believe it can take on iPhone 7, which Samsung Galaxy Note 7 failed to do.

Pixel comes in two different trims, the Pixel and Pixel XL. The following is a comparison between both models, their specifications, features, price, and more.

Performance

On the basis of performance, there is very little difference between both sets. Both of the handsets feature a Qualcomm processor, the latest, Snapdragon 821. They also boast a 4GB RAM and come in two storage options, 32GB and 128GB.

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Size 5.6 x 2.7 x 0.2-0.3-inches (143.8 x 69.5 x 7.3-8.5mm) 6.0 x 2.9 x 0.2-0.34-inches (154.7 x 75.7 x 7.3-8.5mm)
Weight 143g (5.0 oz) 168g (5.93oz)
Screen 5.0-inch AMOLED 5.5-inch AMOLED
Resolution 1,080 x 1,920 pixels (441ppi) 1,440 x 2,560 pixels (534ppi)
OS Android 7.1 Nougat Android 7.1 Nougat
Storage 32/128GB 32/128GB
MicroSD card slot No No
NFC support Yes Yes
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
RAM 4GB 4GB
Connectivity GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Camera 12MP rear, 8MP front 12MP rear, 8MP front
Video 2,160p at 30fps 2,160p at 30fps
Bluetooth Yes, version 4.2 Yes, version 4.2
Fingerprint sensor Yes Yes
Other sensors Accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer Accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer
Water resistant No No
Battery 2,770mAh 3,450mAh
Ports USB-C, headphone jack USB-C, headphone jack
Marketplace Google Play Google Play
Color offerings Very Silver, Quite Black, Really Blue Very Silver, Quite Black, Really Blue
Availability Google Play, Verizon Google Play, Verizon
Price Starts at $650 Starts at $770
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Design

Design wise, both sets look like twins, except that the XL is slightly larger in size than the Google Pixel basic set.  Overall, both the Pixel and Pixel XL look decent, although they aren’t as attractive as some other flagships, they have a premium look. Half the body is made of metal while the other half of the body sports glass. It comes with a fingerprint sensor as well. Winner? It’s a tie!

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Display

The display is one of the differences in the sets, as XL is slightly larger. Both have AMOLED displays with high resolution. Google Pixel is 5-in with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, whereas XL is 5.5-in with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. For this category, XL is the winner as it has 534 pixels-per-inch whereas Pixel has 441ppi.

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Battery

The battery is also something which can be debated on, like the display. The Google Pixel is equipped with a 2,770mAh battery whereas the Pixel  XL is boasting a bigger battery of 3,450mAh. Since XL has a larger display, it requires a larger battery to power it.

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The company says that XL can last up to 32 hours on talk time whereas Pixel gives 26 hours. 6 hours is a pretty good time-span if you are someone who needs a battery boost. Both sets also sport a fast charging feature giving 7 hours of charge n 15 minutes. However, Pixel XL has the edge in this category has well.

Software

Both sets have Android 7.1 Nougat pre-installed, Google’s latest Android version. Along with the new software update, both Pixel and Pixel get new features such as Google Assistant integration, Google Assistant ‘Conversation’ feature, Night Light, Daydream capability so that you do not have to pay anything extra, not to forget automatic software updates. Once again, it’s a tie.

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Camera

The cameras are very good and quite identical on both Google handsets. The rear camera sports a 12MP lens with f/2.0 aperture, making it a tie once again.

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Price

Pixel 32GB Pixel 128GB Pixel XL 32GB Pixel XL 128GB
Verizon $650, $27.08 per month for 24 months $750, $31.24 per month for 24 months $770, 32.08 per month for 24 months $870, $36.24 per month for 24 months
Google Store $650, $27.04 per month for 24 months $750, $31.21 per month for 24 months $770, $32.04 per month for 24 months $870, $36.21 per month for 24 months

Price in Pakistan:

Google Pixel (32GB) – Rs. 64,900/=

Google Pixel (128GB) – Rs. 76,900/=

Google Pixel (Dual Storage) – Rs. 86,900/=

Winner: Pixel

The Winner is…

The champ, the star, and Google’s better phone is Pixel XL!

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Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

10 Interesting Facts about Muhammad Amir You Probably Didn’t Know

The left-arm fast bowler, Muhammad Amir, is one name no cricket fan can forget. The young bowler made an exceptional debut back in 2010.

He was spotted by none other than Waseem Akram while in a pace camp during 2007, Akram then took the young bowler under his wing to shine and polish his fresh skills.

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Now after a ban of almost 5-years, Amir has made his big comeback and is bowling for Pakistan Cricket Team. Here are 10 interesting facts about Muhamad Amir you probably didn’t know:

1. He is an Aries- Born 13th April 1992

Muhammad Amir was born on 13th April 1992 under the zodiac sign Aries, in the city of Gujar Khan, Punjab. Like any other cricket-loving kid, he played cricket on the streets and wished to emulate his idol, Wasim Akram.

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2. Bowled to Impress at the age of 15

Amir was spotted in a tournament at the age of 13 and was selected to continue working on his skills at the sports academy by Bajwa in Rawalpindi. He was then later on chosen for U-19 and while touring England, at the age of 15, he was selected by Wasim Akram, who was impressed with his 8 wickets with an average of 16.37.

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3. Domestic Debut with 55-first-class Wickets

He made his first domestic debut as a bowler for Rawalpindi Rams, representing National Bank of Pakistan. He took a massive number of 55-first-class wickets for the bank. He even took wickets of the players who are currently playing alongside him in the national team.

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4. International Debut- Helped Pakistan Claim the Win T20 Cup

Amir’s first international debut against England was during the ICC World Twenty20 Tournament. In his first over, he only gave one run while taking a wicket. He continued to display tremendous play against all teams, by taking a wicket in 6 out of 7 opening spells. This includes a wicket against Sri Lanka, which Pakistan won.

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5. Test Career- Took his First 5 Wicket Haul against Australia

After the win in 2009, playing a major part in Pakistan’s victory, Muhammad Amir became a part of the Test series in Sri Lanka. He took a massive 6-wickets in his debut match. It was also a Test match against Australia in which Amir took his very first 5-wicket haul at the MCG in 2010. He is the youngest cricketer to do so.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdF1Zdzo7Ko&spfreload=5

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6. Youngest Player to Have 50 Test Wickets to his Name

The fast bowler became the first in history, the youngest cricketer to take 50 Test wickets, during a tour in England, he took 19 wickets in 2010, making it the highest Pakistani and third highest overall outstanding average, of 18.3. Not to forget that he also took two 5-wicket hauls.

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7. Accused of Breach in Imposed Ban

After being imposed with a 5-year ban for allegations against match-fixing, Muhammad Amir was spotted playing cricket for Addington 1743 Cricket Club in the Surrey Cricket League match against St Luke’s Cricket Club. According to Article 6.5 of IC Anti-Corruption Code, Amir made a breach on the ban imposed on him. He claimed that he had inquired about the breach and the club confirmed that they took permission before letting him play the innings.

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8. Married to a British National

He is married to a British Pakistani National, Nargis. The couple tied the knot on 14 September 2014.

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9. Waseem Akram and Rameez Raja Both Agree he is a Clever Bowler

Since his debut in the international forum, both the legendary cricketers, Waseem Akram and Rameez Raja agreed that Amir is clever than Akram was when he was in the same age group, in terms of bowling.

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10. He Took All 10 Wickets for SSGC in Domestic Cricket

Amir took all 10 wickets in a domestic match for SSGC against State Bank in 2015.

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Infinix Note 3: Price, Features, Specs, & More

Being titled as the most awaited phone launch of the year, the Infinix Note 3 is now here! Daraz.pk along with Telenor Pakistan and Infinix launched the Note 3 and Note 3 Pro on 25th September. Being claimed to change the world of Smartphones as we know it, the Infinix was unveiled by comedian Danish Ali and TV celeb Nadia Hussain on Facebook Live.

According to the company, the Infinix Note 3 lets users talk up to 200 minutes non-stop using a quick charge feature that only needs a 5-minute charge! With such advanced phones in the market, Infinix Mobility has made a strong name for itself in Pakistan.

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Along with fingerprint sensor, 2-day battery life, large screen, and a 4G data bundle by Telenor, here is what the Infinix Note 3 has to offer:

Specifications

Infinix Note 3

Dimensions 162.5 x 82.8 x 8.4 mm
Weight 199g
Battery Stand-by: up to 22 days, Talk time: up to 23.5 hrs
4500 mAh, (XCharge 3.0)  
OS Androis OS v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Memory  built-in, 2GB RAM, MicroSD Card (support up to 128GB)
Processor 1.3 GHZ Octa-Core, Mediatek MT6573 chipset
GPU: ARM Mali-T720
Connectivity Bluetooth v4.1 with A2DP, EDR, LE, USB (microUSB v2.0), WLAN (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi hotspot), GPRS, EDGE, 3G HSPA
Display Size 6.0 inches: 1920 × 1080 pixels
Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity
Display Colour FHD IPS Display
Operating
Frequency / Band
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Band HSDPA
Browser HTML5
Colors Palm gold, Crystal Grey, Champagne Gold, Glossy Silver
Entertainment FM Radio, 3.5mm audio jack, MP4/WMV/H.264 player, MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player, YouTube, Google Talk, Games (built-in + downloadable)
Camera 13MP front camera , LED flash, Auto focus, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face beauty, video, 2ndry 5 MP front camera

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Other Features GPS + A-GPS support & GLONASS, Micro SIM, Photo/video editor, Document viewer, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, Document viewer, Speakerphone
Ring Tones Downlaodable, Polyphonic, MP3, WAV
Messaging SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM

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Infinix Note 3 Pro

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Network

2G Network

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA
4G Network LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
SIM Dual micro SIM
Status Announced August 2016

Body

Dimensions

162.5 x 82.8 x 8.4 mm, 199 grams

Keyboard Touchscreen
Colors Gray, Gold, Black, Copper Brown
Cover Metal
Display
Type FHD IPS, capacitive, multi-touch, touchscreen with 16,000,000 color
Size 6.0 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 368 pixels per inch (PPI)
Memory And OS
Card slot MicroSD, up to 128 GB
Internal 32GB
OS Android 6.0, with XOS
Processors 1.3GHz octa-core CPU, MediaTek Helio X10 MT6795M chipset, Mali-T720 GPU
RAM 3GB

Audio

Alert types

Vibration, MP3 ringtones

Loudspeaker Yes
Audio port 3.5mm jack
Connectivity
2G GPRS – up to 32 to 48 kbps; EDGE – up to 236.8 kbps
3G Up to 42 mbps downlink; Up to 5.76 mbps uplink
4G Up to 150 mbps downlink; Up to 50 mbps uplink
WIFI Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version 4.1, A2DP, LE
GPS A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC No
USB MicroUSB
v2.0

Camera

Primary

16MP,
up to 4608 x 3456-pixel pictures, phase detection, HDR, face and smile
detection,autofocus, Geo-tagging camera with LED flash

Video 1080p@30fps
Secondary 8MP,
up to 3264 x 2448-pixel pictures

Battery

Capacity

4500mAh
Li-Po battery

Stand-by N/A
Talk time
Music play N/A

Other Features

Sensors

Accelerometer,
Proximity, Compass, Fingerprint

Messaging SMS,
MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser HTML5
Java Yes
Miscellaneous
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
– MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA player
– Stereo FM radio with RDS
– MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player
– Document viewer/editor
– Preloaded applications -Google Search, Maps, Gmail,
YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa

Features

Infinix Note 3 is loaded with new features, asides fingerprint sensor, the mobile is to sport a new coolant technology to keep it cool while it charges. The bigger battery helps the mobile to become more reliable, while the combination of a Mediatek MT6573 chip with 2 GB of RAM makes it ideal for running heavy application without hanging issues.

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Price

The Infinix Note 3 is to be between Rs. 18,599, Note 3 Pro is available for Rs. 20,599 on Daraz.pk.

What’s In The Box?

  • Phone
  • Charger
  • Date Cable
  • Earphones
  • User Manual
  • Warranty Card

*When ordering from Daraz.pk

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.


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