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Raees Banned in Pakistan: Director Rahul Dholakia Reacts!

Raees is minting massive moolah at the box-office in India. While Pakistan’s cinema-goers were eagerly waiting for the movie to be screened in the nation, local theaters have been banned from screening Mahira Khan’s big Bollywood debut.

The news was surely not welcomed by Raees’s director who took to Twitter and expressed her shock on the matter!

A report by Dawn revealed that the censor board has decided today, on Monday that the movie should not be screened in Pakistan.

A source told the newspaper:

“the content undermines Islam, and a specific religious sect, [while also] portraying Muslims as criminals, wanted persons and terrorists.”

The release of the movie has forever been embroiled in controversies. Earlier, Raees faced major threats from India’s MNS party as it featured Pakistani celebrity, Mahira Khan. Consequently, she was barred from promoting her 1st Bollywood movie in India.

“Halka Halka”: Raees Deleted Song is High on Mahira Khan & SRK’s Crackling Romance!

It was expected that Raees will hit Pakistani cinemas when Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif decided to begin the screening of Bollywood movies in Pakistan.

The PM formed a committee in order to clear Indian films through censor board and have them screened across cinemas in the country.

Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan’s and Yami Gautam’s thriller, Kaabil is running successfully all over Pakistan.unning successfully all over Pakistan.

Hum Films Will Release Kaabil in Pakistani Cinemas Tomorrow!

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Khaadi Pret Spring Summer Collection 2017: Your Complete Style Fix Under One Roof

Many breathed a sigh of relief when 2016 ended. And 2017 is expected to be a better more positive year. Whether you believe the above statement or not, you have to admit the fashion scene in Pakistan has never looked this good. We keep on seeing our local brands getting better with appreciation pouring in from across the world. Khaadi is one such brand.

A clear favorite for most women in Pakistan, Khaadi is said to be a brand that made women embrace bold prints and colors with open arms. The trendy cuts and designs were introduced by them and brought on a revolutionizing change in the style for most. In 2017, Khaadi is once more delighting its loyal fan base as well as attracting new clientele. The upcoming Khaadi Pret Spring/Summer Collection 2017 is promising to once more offer the ladies a style guide to looking their absolute best.

The new collection has something for everyone, from teens who are currently experimenting with their style, to the elegant ladies who have perfected theirs. Let’s break down and analyze what Khaadi is offering with its Spring Summer 2017 collection.

Casual wear

The casual wear features an eclectic mix of colors and designs that give off a very ethnic vibe. The embroidery, print and colors are hip and vibrant, perfect for young women who are looking for outfits to wear to college or a workplace. Mix in a few accessories like bags and jewellery and you know you are dressed for success.

Traditional ethnic prints aren’t the only designs available in this collection. If your style a bit edgier, try this combination of geometric print with florals.

Of course spring, summer isn’t complete without florals. Sure it has been done to death but we can never fully say goodbye to florals. The ones available from Khaadi however, are mixed with bold reds and blues, and just the right thing for a fun lunch out with just the girls.

Lighten up your environment and mood with neons! Whoever said neon doesn’t suit South Asian skin tone didn’t take Khaadi into consideration. Check out these gorgeous designs.

Semi-formals

Khaadi pret Semi formal line makes use of lots of satin and lace, giving off an elegant and luxurious feel. The collection has a number of different prints that you can make use at dinner parties, family gatherings etc. Take a look.

New Product range

Khaadi’s new product range includes trendy footwear and pants, from formal garara pants to lace ones. You can also find embroidered tights and loose straight pants to pair with different outfits.

LG G6 Unveiling Invite Has a lot to Say about the Phone!

The LG G6 is finally going to make its official presence at the Mobile World Conference 2017 platform! LG confirmed this news by sending an invite for their event on 26th February at Sant Jordi CLude, Barcelona. The invite reveals that the company is ready to unveil their new flagship phone.

The electronic giant announced on Monday that the G6 will be boasting a 5.7-in display with 2,880 x 1,440 pi resolution and an 18:9 screen ratio which will be called ‘Full Vision’. Here is what the invite looks like:

Breaking down the invite into different categories, we can assume the following:

  1.  The words ” Big Screen That Fits” which have been used across the invite indicate that the G6 has a large screen, but, the handset will easily fit into your hands. Which lets us assume that the phone is not too bulky while it aims to give its users a dynamic experience.
  2. Secondly, the image on the left, which is of the screen can be visualised in the image on the right with the outline. This indicates that there will almost be no border between the screen itself and rest of the phone.
  3. That blank blue bar along the bottom of the invitation, as if the graph paper’s been lopped off by a paper cutter. Like the bezel has been chopped off in this phone.
  4. It is possible that the parallel diagonal lines in the image represent the phone at a rotated angle.
  5. LG might start the year with a bezel-less phone and continue the new trend up ahead too.

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Internet Cafes Banned in Sindh!

2017 has dawned with a spree of bans all over the world. Just recently, the government of Sindh has imposed a ban on all Internet cafes in the province that are operating without any surveillance and recording systems.

The ban has been implemented under Section (144) of the Code of Criminal Procedure. It is mandatory that all internet cafes preserve their recordings for a year and also keep a database of their user’s digitized NICs, their cabin numbers as well as the time of usage in the cafe.

The area’s Station House Office (SHO) has been allotted the responsibility to record complaints against cafes violating the law under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code and Section 144 Cr. PC.

A formal notice will be issued by the SHO to set up the prescribed surveillance system with the expiry of 15 days of issuance. No complaint can be lodged against the café operator within that time period.

Punjab Cities Get Free Public Wi-Fi Hotspots, Is Sindh Next?

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PSL 2017: Schedule, Team Squad & Venue

Islamabad United, the defending champions from PSL season 1 will take on Peshawar Zalmi as the HBL PSL begins on 9th February!

According to the schedule, the Final match will be played between the two teams to make it out of the semi-finals in Lahore. One of the most awaited matches in the entire series at Ghadaffi Stadium on March 7.

Dubai will be hosting the games, along with the opening ceremony, and the first face-off will be between United and Zalmi.psl-squad

Sharjah will be the next destination from 15-20 Feb, followed by Dubai once again from 23-26. The quarter-finals will be played in Sharjah while Dubai will host the semifinals, and Lahore will be the host for the grand finale.

“In line with the announcement by Chairman PSL, Najam Sethi, that has taken Pakistani cricket and its fans by a storm, the final will be played in Lahore on March 7, paving the way for the return of world-class cricket back to the country,” a PCB press release claims.

PSL 2017 Schedule:

Feb 9: Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United (Dubai).

Feb 10: Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators (Dubai).

Feb 11: Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars (Dubai); Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings (Dubai).

Feb 12: Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars (Dubai).

Feb 15: Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators (Dubai).

Feb 16: Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings (Sharjah).

Feb 17: Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators (Sharjah); Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United (Sharjah).

Feb 18: Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars (Sharjah); Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi (Sharjah).

Feb 19: Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings (Sharjah).

Feb 20: Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United (Sharjah).

Feb 23: Karachi Kings v Quetta Gladiators (Sharjah).

Feb 24: Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars (Dubai); Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United (Dubai).

Feb 25: Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings (Dubai); Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators (Dubai).

Feb 26: Karachi Kings v Islamabad United (Dubai).

Feb 28: Playoff 1: Team 1 vs Team 2 ((Dubai).

March 1: Playoff 2: Team 3 vs Team 4 (Sharjah)

March 3: Playoff 3: Winners Playoff 2 v Runners-up Playoff 1 (Sharjah)

March 7: Final: Winners Playoff 1 v Winners Playoff 3 (Lahore).

PSL 2017 Squads:

Teams PSL 2017 Teams Squad players list
Islamabad United Misbah-ul-Haq (captain), Shane Watson, Andre Russell, Sharjeel Khan, Mohammad Irfan, Samuel Badree, Mohammad Sami, Khalid Latif, Brad Haddin, Sam Billings, Hussain Talat, Amad Butt, Dwayne Smith, Ben Duckkett, Shadab Khan, Zohaib Khan
Karachi Kings Kumar Sangakkara (captain), Shoaib Malik, Chris Gayle, Babar Azam, Ravi Bopara, Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, Safiullah Bangash, Shazaib Hasan, Sohail Khan, Kieron Pollard, Ryan McLaren, Khurram Manzoor, Kashif Bhatti, Abrar Ahmed, Abdul Hameed, Mahela Jayawardene, Usama Mir, Rahat Ali, Amad Alam
Peshawar Zalmi Darren Sammy (captain), Shahid Afridi, Sohaib Maqsood, Eoin Morgan, Wahab Riaz, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Hafeez, Chris Jordan, Tamim Iqbal, Kamran Akmal, Iftikhar Ahmed, Harris Sohail, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Asghar, Alex Hales, Shahzad Mohammadi, Khushdil Shah
Quetta Gladiators Sarfraz Ahmed (captain), Umar Gul, Asad Shafiq, Ahmed Shehzad, Mohammad Nawaz, Kevin Pietersen, Luke Wright, Mohammad Nabi, Carlos Brathwaite, Anwar Ali, Tymal Mills, Hassan Khan, David Willey, Rovman Powell, Bismillah Khan, Mir Hamza
Lahore Qalandars Brendon McCullum (captain), Aamer Yamin, Sohail Tanvir, Sunil Narine, Umar Akmal, Dwayne Bravo, Yasir Shah, Anton Devcich, Mohammad Rizwan, Cameron Delport, Fakhar Zaman, Bilawal Bhatti, Ghulam Mudassar, Usman Qadir, Grant Elliot, Shaun Tait, Saif Badar, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Irfan (Jr.)

 

 

PSL 2017 Season 2 Final Draft List

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HBL PSL Season 2 Trophies Unveiled in Dubai!

The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 2 trophy has finally been unveiled at Dubai! Known as ‘The Spirit Trophy’, this beauty has been encrusted with 50,000 crystals to glitter and glam the winners of PSL 2017.

Chairman Najam Sethi was accompanied by the skippers of all 5 teams to unveil the sight everyone was waiting for. Along with the winner’s trophy, the Fazal Mehmood Award for the best bowler, Imtiaz Ahmed Award for the best wicketkeeper, Man of the Tournament Award, and The Hanif Mohammad Award for the Best Batsman were also revealed.

The Spirit Trophy- First Look

It took 4 months and 50,000 double pointed crystal fine-rocks from Swarovski to create the trophy for season 2, which looks like this:

psl-trophy

The trophy represents love from Pakistan, as one nation, which cannot even be summed up by the entire galaxy for the game of cricket. Taking its inspiration from the brilliance of the universe- the trophy’s central core resembles the galaxy of stars with a shooting star rising above and a golden crescent behind it.

Best Batsman Trophy

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The skipper of the defending champions, Islamabad United’s Misbah-ul-Haq, along with skippers of Lahore Qalandar and Karachi Kings, Brendon McCullum and Kumar Sangakkara unveiled the ‘Hanif Muhammad Best Batsman Trophy’.

Best Bowler Trophy

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The ‘Fazal Mahmood Best Bowler’s Trophy’, a crystallised cricket ball was unveiled by Peshawar Zalmi’s Daren Sammy.

Best Wicket Keeper Trophy

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Imtiaz Ahmed Best Wicket Keeper Trophy’ was unveiled by Quetta Gladiators’ captain and wicket-keeper Sarfraz Ahmed.

Man of the Tournament

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‘The Man of the Tournament’s Trophy’, a crystallised Raising Star was unveiled by Karachi Kings’ former captain Shoaib Malik.

PSL Season 2 Schedule

The fight for the crystal-studded trophy starts on 9th February as defending champions Islamabad United will go face-to-face with Peshawar Zalmi at 9:00 PM!

Date Match Venue
February 9, 2017 Opening Ceremony Dubai
February 9, 2017 Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United Dubai
February 10, 2017 Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators Dubai
February 10, 2017 Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi Dubai
February 11, 2017 Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars Dubai
February 11, 2017 Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings Dubai
February 12, 2017 Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars Dubai
February 15, 2017 Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators Sharjah
February 16, 2017 Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings Sharjah
February 17, 2017 Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators Sharjah
February 17, 2017 Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Sharjah
February 18, 2017 Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars Sharjah
February 18, 2017 Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi Sharjah
February 19, 2017 Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings Sharjah
February 20, 2017 Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United Sharjah
February 23, 2017 Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators Dubai
February 24, 2017 Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars Dubai
February 24, 2017 Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United Dubai
February 25, 2017 Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings Dubai
February 25, 2017 Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators Dubai
February 26, 2017 Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United Dubai
February 28, 2017 Playoff 1: Team 1 vs Team 2 Sharjah
March 1, 2017 Playoff 2: Team 3 vs Team 4 Sharjah
March 3, 2017 Playoff 3: Winner Playoff 2 vs Runner Up Playoff 1 Dubai
March 7, 2017 PSL 2017 Final Lahore

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J. ‘Mera Andaaz’; New Collection Now Available Across Pakistan

Winter came and left already, we Karachites didn’t even notice much. And as usual, lawn is back! All the leading designers are now rushing ahead to release their lawn collection for Spring 2017. One of the first brand to do so is J. The new collection ‘Mera Andaaz’ came out on February 3rd, and is now available nationwide.

‘Mera Andaaz’ promises to be vastly different from the previous collections that we have seen by the brand. The reason being that they want to expand their clientele. They already have a faithful following, but by introducing some new fashion accessories as well as blending a new color palette and designs to their usual ones.

This new collection is said to celebrate the memory of Junaid Jamshed, who tragically passed away in December. It is a vibrant, colorful mix of clothes, bags, shoes, jewellery and makeup. The bags feature intricate embroidery that take inspiration from our traditional patterns and colors.

Yes, for the first time you can find colorful chappals at J. as well as bags. Their makeup line that was launched last year, has also been refreshed to reflect the trends of 2017. You can find all the latest items like highlighters and liquid matte lipsticks at J. at quite an affordable price.

On 3rd February, along with Mera Andaaz, J. also launched new fragrances for women, that are reminiscent of the scents and smells of upcoming spring.

The collection is a mix of kurtis for teens and young women, kids collection, 3 piece lawn and chiffon suits. In short there is something to grab the attention of everyone. The price range starts from Rs. 2,800/-

View the entire collection here.

Sanam Jung’s Daughter’s 1st Glimpse is Out- Pictures & Videos Inside!

The beloved Hum TV morning show host and actress Sanam Jung has been blessed with a baby girl, the princess was born at the end of November last year. The proud parents, Sanam and husband Abdul Qassam named their baby girl, “Alaya Qassam Jaffri”.

The first glimpse of baby Alaya has recently been shared by the hum tv host herself on her Instagram account.

Sanam Jung’s daughter’s first picture! Isn’t this just adorable?

Watch the video shared by Jago Pakistan Jago

Here We Go Guys! Sanam Jung’s Daughter Alaya Pictures part 2/2. #sanamjung #jagopakistanjago #followus @jung_sanam @qassamj88

A video posted by Jago Pakistan Jago (@jago_pakistan_jago) on

Here We Go Guys! Sanam Jung’s Daughter Alaya Pictures part 1/2. #sanamjung #jagopakistanjago #followus @jung_sanam @qassamj88

A video posted by Jago Pakistan Jago (@jago_pakistan_jago) on

The official photographer, ‘So Baby Photography’ shared the gorgeous baby girl Alaya’s photo on their page from the photoshoot.

She looks absolutely heaven sent!

The diva, Jung, is back to work on her morning show for Hum TV!

Queen of #HUMTVJPJ is Back with the Bang 💖💖💖 #sanamjung #JagoPakistanJago #jagopakistanjago #followus

A photo posted by Jago Pakistan Jago (@jago_pakistan_jago) on


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Mahira Khan’s Raees Banned in Pakistan!

All those who were eagerly waiting for the screening of Raees in Pakistan are now in for a major disappointment. The latest news is that Mahira Khan’s dream Bollywood debut will not hit the theaters of the nation as it has been banned.

A report by Dawn reveals that the censor board has decided today, on Monday that the movie should not be screened in Pakistan.

A source told the newspaper:

“the content undermines Islam, and a specific religious sect, [while also] portraying Muslims as criminals, wanted persons and terrorists.”

The release of the movie has forever been embroiled in controversies. Earlier, Raees faced major threats from India’s MNS party as it featured Pakistani celebrity, Mahira Khan. Consequently, she was barred from promoting her 1st Bollywood movie in India.

“Halka Halka”: Raees Deleted Song is High on Mahira Khan & SRK’s Crackling Romance!

It was expected that Raees will hit Pakistani cinemas when Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif decided to begin the screening of Bollywood movies in Pakistan.

The PM formed a committee in order to clear Indian films through censor board and have them screened across cinemas in the country.

Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan’s and Yami Gautam’s thriller Kaabil is running successfully all over Pakistan.

Hum Films Will Release Kaabil in Pakistani Cinemas Tomorrow!

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One Year of Sanam Teri Kasam: Remembering Mawra Hocane’s Debut Film

The Pakistani Diva, Mawra Hocane has never failed to amaze us with her flawless skills be it in a movie, drama, modeling or a performance, she has a flair for it all! It marks a year for Mawra’s blockbuster Bollywood debut with ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’!

Mawra Thanked All her Fans in this Instagram Post!

The diva shared screen space with Harshvardhan Rane in the Bollywood movie, the sizzling chemistry between the two had fans gushing over them!

The popular shot from the movie!

The Dazzling duo for Sanam Teri Kasam!

The handsome hunk Harshvardhan Rane gave the diva a shout out!

We absolutely love how adorable Mawra looks in this still from the movie

Moments that change everything, Entirely! #1yearofSanamTeriKasam 🐻⚡❤

A post shared by MAWRA 🏆 (@mawrellous) on

The starlet has a crazy fan following in Pakistan and across the border too, her supporters and well-wishers took to Twitter to congratulate her on the anniversary of her debut movie!

Here’s what Twitterati had to say for #1yearofSanamTeriKasam

https://twitter.com/SanyaMalik10/status/824240984754163719

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Shaista Lodhi’s Shocking Transformation After Surgery [Pictures]

Shaista Lodhi has never failed to seize the limelight! She always manages to stay in the news, be it by hosting morning shows, acting in dramas or by being embroiled in controversies. Yet again, she is making waves on social media and the reason will come quite as a shocker!

Seemingly, Lodhi went under the knife and followed the footsteps of all those stars who underwent plastic surgeries. From the looks of her pictures, it appears that she got Botox for lip-lifting and it has made a shocking difference to her facial features.

Don’t believe us? Notice the transformation for yourself here!

Shaista Lodhi has been a household name due to her long-run as a morning show host. Just recently, the diva returned as the host for Geo Television’s morning show, “Geo Subah Pakistan”. This is Shaista’s comeback on Geo TV after a long gap.

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Shaista Lodhi’s ‘Geo Subah Pakistan’ Morning Show on Geo TV: Promo, Timings & Schedule

SuperBowl Ads 2017 That Are Going Viral on Social Media- [Watch Videos]

The Superbowl in the USA brings in a bounty of commercials. With the ongoing political situation in the country it was no surprise that this year’s Superbowl Ads have taken an aim at Trump’s controversial US Policies in one way or the other.

Here’s a roundup of some of the Best Superbowl Commercials for this year!

The ads that tackled themes of diversity and tolerance to condemn President Trump’s immigration ban from a rerun by Coke to Budweiser portraying the story of their German founder and the heartbreaking Lumber 84 ad which shows a mother and daughter journeying to the USA from Mexico only to find a looming wall ahead blocking their way.

This record-breaking ad was aired in an edited version without the wall as it was deemed “too controversial”.

Here’s a list of the 7 political themed serious ads aired at the Superbowl.

1. Coca-Cola – America is Beautiful

https://youtu.be/LhP5sDUnF6c

2.Google – Google Home

3. Budweiser

4.Audi – Daughter

5. Airbnb – We Accept

6.84 Lumber – The Entire Journey

7. Its A 10 Hair Care – 4 Years of Bad Hair

The Funny Ones

8. Bai – Bai Bai

9. National Geographic – Genius

https://youtu.be/3QO1LVh9O1I

10. Mr Clean – Cleaner of Your Dreams

11.Avocados From Mexico – Secret Society

12. T-Mobile – Unlimited Moves

13. TurboTax – Humpty Dumpty

https://youtu.be/wgh6K1TXw28

14. Buick –

15.Squarespace – Who is JohnMalkovich.com?

What did you think of the round up of Superbowl Ads from 2017? Let us know in the comments below!

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Serene Air’s New Aircraft Damaged in Accident at New Islamabad Airport [Pictures]

Serene Air, Pakistan’s new airlines had a misfortunate accident at the New Islamabad Airport, which led to the damage of a brand new $80 million aircraft (Boeing B737-800). The launch of the airline created massive hype appreciating that a new airline is now coming out.

The accident occurred when an airport vehicle rammed into the aircraft, putting it out of commission. Initial reports suggest that the vehicle was operated by the Islamabad Ground Crew (Royal Airport Services). As of now, there is no official say of how much damaged was caused to the aircraft and to what extent the damage has been done.

The craft had just made its maiden flight roughly one week ago to test if everything was good to go. Here’s a glimpse of what happened:

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Candies Eaten by Kids Exposed for Carrying Toxic Levels of Metals in Karachi!

After substandard meat and unhygienic milk, it is candies and toffees that have been exposed to be contaminated with poisonous levels of metals like lead and nickel.

A study was conducted at Karachi University’s Institute of Environmental Studies by Dr. Aamir Alamgir and Syeda Urooj Fatima, under the supervision of Professor Moazzam Ali Khan.

According to a report by Dawn, KU’s research revealed that a whopping number of 46 samples of sweets were discovered to be full of lead, nickel, arsenic, chromium and iron.

It is to be noted that no list of ingredients was mentioned on the packaging of these candies.

You will be shocked to know the mean concentration of metals found in all the toffees:

  •  1.9627ppm for lead,
  • 0.583674ppm for nickel,
  • 0.0185ppm for arsenic,
  • 0.0768ppm for chromium
  •  1.2088ppm for iron

 

The testers were collected from Hyderi, Jodia Bazaar, Saddar, Quaidabad, Liaquatabad and Orangi Town.

The investigation was largely targeted on Unbranded toffees as the focus of the study was on poor children who are common victims of malnutrition.

Assistant Professor Dr. Alamgir of the Institute for Environmental Studies told Dawn:

“We saw that the candies with green- and yellow-colored wrappers had higher levels of lead, indicating that contamination might have occurred from wrappers”

“Some pigments such as lead chromate is banned in some countries, but is still widely used for wrapping candies”

He specifically pointed out the dangers of consuming such candies on the health of young children

“Metal contamination even in low concentration can cause toxicity in children. But, these toxic sweets are being openly sold in low-income areas, outside schools and in markets”

In other news, it was found that shampoo and cloth dying colors are used in the making of toffees and sweets in Lahore.

Parents must take notice of this report and be warned about the harmful effects of Unbranded candies eaten by children.

6 Milk Brands Safe For Consumption: PCSIR

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FTD Facts’ Viral Video Will Help you Learn More About Karachi!

Karachi is a city full of rich culture, traditional flavour, and diversity! Although the city is portrayed to be one of the most dangerous cities around the world, this overpowers what this amazing city is really about. FTD Facts’ viral video is helping to change everyone’s perception.

The popular YouTube channel, FTD FACTS, did a short video on 12 facts about Karachi. The video highlights the positive aspects of the city and is being loved by individuals, especially Karachiites all around the country and the city itself.

The video has breathtaking views of local areas including Seaview, Zamzama, and even local residential areas. Dave Walpole, the YouTuber who narrated the facts himself had to say that “it’s been awesome learning about new culture and  a new place in the world I didn’t know a lot about Karachi, but it’s fascinating to know!”

The video also shed light on some really amazing facts about the city, like it is more than 4 times the size of New York City, now that’s impressive! Or that the city was first founded in 1729 and called Mai Kolachi after a female fisherman!

Want to know more about the city? Check out the video below!



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Pakistan to Witness Lunar Eclipse This Month!

Pakistan will witness the first lunar eclipse of the year 2017, it will be visible from the early hours of Saturday, 11th February starting at 3.34 am.

Phases and local Times for the Eclipse

 

Maximum view of the lunar eclipse would be at 5.43 am for Karachites and will end by early morning at 7.10 am. This eclipse will be in progress during moonrise or moonset, so only parts of the eclipse will be visible in Karachi.

What is a Penumbral Eclipse?

During the penumbral lunar eclipse, the Earth’s main shadow does not fully cover the Moon, the Umbra (Earth’s shadow) misses the Moon during this type of eclipse. It will be difficult to view the eclipse as the shadow is just a tad bit lighter than the Moon.

Other Regions Seeing the Eclipse

Regions that will also be able to view the penumbral lunar eclipse are, Mexico, SouthAfrica, Brazil, Belgium, USA, Portugal, France, Italy, Turkey, UK, Argentina, India, Egypt, Greece, Russia and Spain.

The next Lunar eclipse for 2017 will occur on 7th/8th August.

New Islamabad Airport: Pictures You Must See Before The Big Launch!

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Top 5 Affordable Smartphones Under 15K in Pakistan

Everyone in Pakistan has become somewhat addicted to smartphones, and it’s not really their fault. Smartphone computing is so amazing. It has made our lives easier and better in many different ways.Those who reside in villages can order everyday items which are not available near them within days using applications and e-commerce.

Those who reside in villages can order everyday items which are not available near them within days using applications and e-commerce.

Be it official work, be it personal work, be it entertainment or be it communication, it has enabled us to do these things in few minutes or seconds. Today it is a necessity to have a smartphone to do our life activities in better and smarter way.

Technology is being vastly adopted by the young and the old generation as well. Awareness is being spread throughout the country. Manufacturers are releasing affordable handsets for those who cannot afford fancy ones so that they can also have the technology available at their fingertips so that they can prosper and stay connected with the world.

Here are 5 affordable handsets for less than 15,000 PRK!

HTC Desire 526G

HTC is known for its smart and stylish phones. HTC Desire 526G is modernised design with dazzling speed. Its specifications include; OS Android, v4.42,  Dimensions 139.8 x 69.8 x 9.9mm, Processor 1.3 GHZ Quad-Core,  Screen 4.7”, Battery 2000 mAh, RAM 1 GB, Memory 8/16 GB extendable to 32 GB, Weight 154g, Rear Camera 8 MP, Front Camera 2 MP.

The handset is priced at Rs 14,000.

Oppo Neo 7

Oppo hits the customers with its low price phones with amazing features. It has been marked as the outstanding camera phones in the smartphone industry. Its specifications include; Processor 1.3 GHz Quad-Core, 1GB RAM, Screen 5.0”, OS Android v5.1 (Lollipop), Weight 141g, Rear Camera 8MP, Front Camera 2MP, Memory 16GB extended to 128GB, Dimensions 142.7 x  71.7 x 7.6mm and Battery 2420 mAh.

The handset is priced at Rs 14,500.

Huawei Y6

These days Huawei is termed as Smartphone Giant. Huawei Y6 gives a sensational visual look! Look at its characteristics; Battery 2200mAh, Rear Camera 8MP, Front Camera 5MP, Processor 1.1GHz Quad-Core, Screen 5.0, OS Android5.0 Lollipop, Memory 8GB extendable to 32GB, Dimensions 143.5 x 72.1 x 8.5mm and Weight 155g.

The handset is priced at Rs 13,500

Lenovo S650

Lenovo is one of the brands which provide latest technology smartphones under moderate prices.  Lenovo S650 has a stylish appearance. Its specifications are; OS Android,v4.2 (Jelly Bean), Screen 4.7”, Dimension 138 x 69.8 x 8.8mm, Battery 2000 mAh, Rear Camera 8MP, weight 126g, 1 GB RAM, Memory 8GB extendable to 32GB and Processor 1.3GHz Quad-Core.

The handset is priced at Rs 14,500.

iDroid Balr X7

You all have heard about these smartphone brands which I have discussed in the article. But now I am going to talk about iDroid Balr X7 which has recently launched by iDroid Company (USA based) in Pakistan.

The iDroid Balr X7 features include: Quad core processor 1.3GHz, Screen 5.5’’, Front Camera 5MP, Rear Camera 8MP, Gesture Technology, Battery 2800 mAh, Android 5.1 Lollipop, RAM 1 GB, Resolution 1280 x 720, Memory extendable up to 64GB SD Card, Screen 5.5”, Dimensions 153.8 x 77 x 8.3mm and Weight 85g.

The uniqueness about iDroid Balr X7 is, it provides amazing features in fewer price than HTC desire 526G, Oppo Neo 7, Huawei Y6 and Lenovo S650 and even some of its features are so spectacular than these phones.

Its weight is too light, which means it’s too handy and pocket-friendly, it has such appealing design from which you can’t take your eyes off!  With its Android 5.1 OS you can work speedily thus it will be saving your time. With its 2800 mAh battery, you can use it for hours without any need of charging.

The handset is priced at Rs 9,500.

Top 5 Upcoming Smartphones of 2017

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Contributed By: Mehmood Memon

Edited By: Anusha Sachwani

Windows 10 Cloud to End Google Chrome OSB;

Windows 10 was Microsoft’s attempt to rope in 1 billion devices in its operating services. The company has managed to pull-off 300 million devices since the launch of the platform, which is quite impressive.However, the question is how many devices can Microsoft pull in with their new Windows 10 Cloud?

However, the question is how many devices can Microsoft pull in with their new Windows 10 Cloud?

Earlier, ZDNet published a report revealing an unannounced version of Windows 10, referenced as “Windows 10 Cloud,” within the latest Windows Insider test builds.The report states that the Cloud is a ‘simplified’ version of Windows 10. It will run Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps downloaded from the Windows Store, and only those applications will be accessible.

The report states that the Cloud is a ‘simplified’ version of Windows 10. It will run Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps downloaded from the Windows Store, and only those applications will be accessible.

Italian blog, WindowsBlogItalia has published screenshots of the so-called Windows 10 Cloud to show users what to expect from the tech giant, and it looks something like this;

However, the name Windows 10 Cloud might be changed in the near future because of the word, ‘Cloud’ since it has hardly anything to do with Cloud services, making it misleading.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

 

Momina Mustehsan’s Islamabad United Anthem Leaves Fans Disappointed- Watch Video

While fans of Momina Mustehsan were eager to hear more of her tunes after her stellar debut in Coke Studio 9, seems like they are now shocked with disappointment. Just recently, the rising songstress devoted her voice to Islamabad United’s anthem for PSL 2017 and unfortunately, her vocals were really not up to the mark.

Being the ambassador for the PSL team, Mustehsan was bound to be the singer of the official tune for Islamabad United. But nobody seems impressed with the ‘Afreen Afreen’ singer, as they were expecting the star to raise the bar even higher this time around. It appears that the melody has been subjected to heavy auto-tuning!

Listen to Islamabad United’s Anthem ft. Momina Mustehsan for yourself here!

Twitter had a field day and bashed Momina like nobody’s business!

Someone went as far as calling it a big  blunder

Now Trolls have started bullying her on social media

Disappointed Twitterati even compared her to Tahir Shah

Momina Mustehsan Is Supporting Islamabad United & So is All of Pakistan!

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“Halka Halka”: Raees Deleted Song is High on Mahira Khan & SRK’s Crackling Romance!

The Bollywood Zaalima, Mahira Khan’s Bollywood debut is now a box office blockbuster and has grossed over 100 crores across the globe. Like every movie, ‘Raees’ also had to undergo editing and the first casualty of this was the ‘Halka Halka’ song!

‘Halka Halka’ features the King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan romancing our very own Pakistani beauty, Mahira in the song and the chemistry between the two is sizzling!

Watch the Deleted song ‘Halka Halka’ from Raees here!



The filmmakers have now released the song on their social media channels. It is composed by Ram Sampath and voiced by the queen of melody, Shreya Ghosal, Ram Sampath and the soulful singer, Sonu Nigam.

The song was not a part of the movie due to increased running time and needed to be curbed. It has received appreciation from Raees lovers giving it 1 million views on Youtube within a day!

Mahira Khan’s 8 Desi Looks in Raees That Will Give You Style Goals!

Did you like the deleted song, ‘Halka Halka’ from Raees? Let us know in the comments below.

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