ARY Network’s 6 Channels Banned in UK!

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Feb 3, 2017

Audi Pakistan has launched the Business Class Edition of the Audi A6 on the streets of Pakistan! This version of the A6 saloon has improved with lots of new features including more power (190bhp), better performance (390Nm torque) and an intelligent pair of headlamps called full-LED.

The Audi A6 1.8 TFSI S-Tronic Business Class Edition boasts extra standard features include a glass sunroof, driver information system with colour display, and MMI Touch which allows managing an array of systems including navigation, entertainment, interior, and even ride dynamics.

Here’s what the beauty has in store for you:

Performance

Engine: Inline four-cylinder spark-ignition engine with gasoline direct injection, exhaust turbocharger and Audi valve lift.
Displacement (cc): 1,798
Max Output (hp/rpm): 190/4,200-6,200
Max Torque (Nm/rpm): 320/1,400-4,100
Transmission: 7-speed dual clutch transmission
Wheels & Tires: Cast aluminium alloy wheels, 5 spoke “V” design 245/45 R 18
Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 7.9 sec
Top Speed (km/h): 233
Fuel Consumption (combined): 5.7 litre/100km

Specifications

Safety

6 airbag system
Driver’s and front passenger air bag with front passenger airbag deactivation
2 Head airbag system
Electronic stabilisation program (ESP)
Traction control (ASR)
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA) Electronic vehicle immobilisation device
First aid kit with warning triangle
Electrically operated child lock

Exterior Features

Full-LED Headlights with High-beam control, LED headlights, LED rear lights with dynamic indicator, Headlight washers
Exterior mirrors electrically folding with memory function, with integrated LED turn signals
Dynamic suspension
Additional front underbody guard
Glass Sunroof

Interior Features

Electrically adjustable front seats with driver’s seat with memory function
Electric lumbar support for the front seats Interior mirror with automatic anti-glare action
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirror on driver’s and front seat passenger’s side
Milano leather seat covering Leather-covered multifunction steering wheel, 4-spoke
Walnut brown inlays, extended
Electric blind for rear window, manual blinds for rear door windows
Interior and exterior lighting package
Cigarette lighter and ashtray
4-zone deluxe automatic air-condition
Storage package
Folding rear seat

Entertainment/Communication

MMI radio high with 6.5-inch colour display, MMI Touch, MMI with radio remote control from rear, Bluetooth interface
CD player (MP3, WMA and AAC compatible) + 2 SDHC card readers
Audi music interface – iPod and USB storage media connectivity
Audi sound system – 6-channel amplifier with 10 loudspeakers, 180-watt total output
Driver information system with colour display 7-inch display

Convenience/comfort

Comfort key
Electromechanical parking brake
Audi Drive Select – Auto / Comfort / Dynamic / Efficiency mode
Parking aid plus with park display and reverse camera
Cruise control Automatic headlight-range adjustment
Tyre pressure monitoring display
Front Passenger seat control from rear

Price

Nett Selling Price: PKR 8,000,000

Retail Price: PKR 8,000,000 (without registration & insurance)

Optional Equipment

S line package: PKR 400,000
19’Alloy 15-Star: PKR 400,000
BOSE Sound System: PKR 250,000
Privacy Glass: PKR 150,000Ambient
Ambient Lightning: PKR 150,000
Elec. Luggage Lid: PKR 100,000

Notes

Special package vehicle with restriction in terms of optional equipment combination!
Interior colour’s restricted to nougat brown and black only!

8 Karachi Development Projects in Full Swing [View List]

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Feb 2, 2017

Good news for Karachites as on-going road developments seem to be coming to an end. With most parts of the city being dug up, traffic woes had been on a continuous rise for everyday travelers with massive traffic jams across the city.

Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, paid a surprise visit to the 6 major roads and areas to have a look at the recent developments. Recent completions of the Younisabad Pull and Sadqain Under Pass were also inaugurated by the minister.

The different areas in Karachi that have been under construction are:

University Road
Shahrah -E- Faisal – The biggest development being the expansion of Shahrah-E-Faisal which will make life easier for Karachites is underway with workers toiling away daily.
Baloch Colony Flyover – The redesigning of the flyover for smoother traffic flow to the airport and other areas.
Lyari Express Way– The other side of the popular Lyari Express Way is soon going to be completed as per Samaa’s news report.
Tariq Road– The busy shopping street, Tariq Road was under maintenance and has now been completed as per reports.
Younisabad Pull
Sadqain Under Pass
Karachi Railways

A whopping Rs.10 Billion have been put into the development of these areas. The suspension of traffic on these roads had caused the load to be shifted to other areas which were causing heavy traffic jams, especially during peak hours.

Rain to Pour Again All Over Pakistan: MET Office

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Beyonce is Expecting & Everyone is Losing their Mind; [Hilarious Memes]

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Feb 2, 2017

Everyone thought the world was going to hell. Donald Trump was sworn in as President. All the women and many men took part in the ‘Women’s March’ protest against him. Muslims from seven different countries and refugees were barred from entering the USA. The future looked very gloomy. Then Beyonce announced she was expecting twins and everything became well with the world again.

The above gif has been included for all those who cannot sense the sarcasm in the opening paragraph. Moving on, Beyonce shared the news of her expecting twins yesterday on Instagram. Within hours it became the most liked post on Instagram, driving the Kardashians mad with envy. We wouldn’t be too surprised if one of the sisters decide to pop out triplets in reply.

As mentioned above, people are really going insane over the news that Beyonce is expecting twins. Let’s take a look at some of the funniest memes circulating on the internet.

People think Beyonce is a goddess. She is beautiful beyond imagination. So much so that we forget she’s married to JayZ and the kids will probably look a little if not completely like him.

Shut it down @Twitter SHUT IT DOWN RIGHT NOW #beyoncetwins pic.twitter.com/efOzqz5tcQ

— kyle 🖕🏽 (@thekillakay_) February 1, 2017

Jayz be like… #Beyonce #beyoncetwins #beehive @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/9YJb4f5OKg

— Sean Bell (@seanbellfox29) February 1, 2017

Many people have already tried recreating the image that earned over 7million likes on Instagram.

We would like to share our love and happiness. We have been blessed two times over. We are incredibly grateful that our family will be growing by two, and we thank you for your well wishes. – The Carters

A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on Feb 1, 2017 at 10:39am PST

Not pregnant… just eating right. #beyoncetwins pic.twitter.com/4A45U3GwCO

— Piques (@piques15) February 2, 2017

It's weird. Some @beyonce chick and I must have had the same idea for a photo shoot today…🙄 #beyoncetwins #Beyonce pic.twitter.com/h3Z2LOsS9D

— Tribble Reese (@TribbleReese) February 1, 2017

Pregnant #beyonceispregnant pic.twitter.com/joGVxWMzMO

— scarpediem® (@veniceman100) February 2, 2017

Then this sad realization hits us all. The babies aren’t even born yet and already are richer and more successful than most of us.

Beyonce's unborn twins already have more money and success than I'll have in my entire life. #beyonceispregnant #beyoncetwins

— Matthew DiCiero (@TheMattChuChu) February 2, 2017

Some facts to put things in perspective.

Sad that there are more black people in Beyoncé right now, than in Trumps entire cabinet team.

— Gráinne Maguire (@GrainneMaguire) February 1, 2017

If Trump was mad about the Women's March getting more attention than him he's really gonna be pissed about Beyoncé's pregnancy.

— OhNoSheTwitnt (@OhNoSheTwitnt) February 1, 2017

Thank you @Beyonce for briefly displacing trump stories in my feed

— Zachary Lemon (@vaguepains) February 1, 2017

Blue Ivy, Beyonce’s daughter wasn’t spared either.

Who made this?! 😂
Blue Ivy? More like #GreenIvy!#beyonceispregnant #twins pic.twitter.com/ztclSX8e1s

— [ r i c h y ] (@fromragstorichy) February 2, 2017

@Beyonce, congrats!#beyoncetwins #beyonceispregnant #beyonce #beyhive #meme pic.twitter.com/R6PT8HiTyb

— Landon Bradford (@SirLandonOfLolz) February 2, 2017

Because making memes can brighten someone's day.#Beyoncetwins #Beyonceispregnant #Beyonce #meme #memes pic.twitter.com/KwYzAXlTTy

— Landon Bradford (@SirLandonOfLolz) February 2, 2017

Some questioned if Beyonce will now be known as Bey-twice.

https://twitter.com/Cheeky_Kalli/status/827095889877544960

The world is burning and Beyonce's response is: MAKE TWO MORE BEYONCES

— UK POLITICS EXPERT (@edsbs) February 1, 2017

Many wondered what Beyonce’s appearance at Coachella will be like.

Beyoncé live at coachella 2017 pic.twitter.com/oXLbdnO1oR

— ***breno (@blackbillgtes) February 1, 2017

Beyonce handing the Coachella people her doctors note to not perform pic.twitter.com/8V51PynB7P

— Paperback TROYa (@mrLdavis) February 1, 2017

Many people were not impressed.

#beyonceispregnant pic.twitter.com/QbZZkyspFI

— CLJ82 (@CarlJoJo) February 2, 2017

#beyonceispregnant pic.twitter.com/vfL8llYSK2

— Me First (@Neilwemolefe) February 2, 2017

Why are people even bothered that #beyonceispregnant ….how does it even impact your life #DoYouEvenKnowHer #beyonce #hype

— just claire (@clairebella19) February 2, 2017

Whether you are one of the rejoicers or the naysayers, you have to admit, the news that Beyonce is expecting twins has made quite an impact. One thing is for certain, once Beyonce has the twins, we will see this happening a lot.

If you came across a funny meme, share with us in the comments below.

Suzuki Celerio to Replace Suzuki Cultus

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Feb 2, 2017

Update: Pak Suzuki has announced that the company will no longer take bookings for Suzuki Cultus effective February 1st.

The company circulated a notice in which stated that the all pending orders will be served, however, dealers are requested not to take anymore. Whereas, Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers announced that they will be providing parts for the existing model until February 6th.

PSMCL plans to launch a new model to replace Cultus. In international markets, this car is known as Suzuki Celerio but in Pakistan it will be launched under the name “Cultus” again.

Update: Pak-Suzuki has officially announced replacing Suzuki Cultus with Suzuki Celerio. A formal announcement by the company is expected to come forth on Wednesday.

The company official, regarding the launch of Celerio said,

“We are confident that the government will provide some incentives to us under the new auto policy. Therefore, the company has decided to launch its standard model of Celerio in March 2017.”

Initially, Cultus was brought in to kill the Suzuki Khyber, similarly, replacing the Cultus seems to be a good idea with Suzuki Celerio. Previously, the company offered the government $430mn to establish their Greenfield plant, however, the govt. declined and instead offered the option of further foreign investors.

Pak Suzuki has announced not to invest in any new cars for the next two years, according to an official from the company. However, speculations suggest that because of the new Auto Policy, which has encouraged international companies to bring their brands to Pakistan, such as Volkswagen, which has recently shown interest.

Other speculations are suggesting the possibility that Pak Suzuki’s new project, after the break of 2 years is the Suzuki Celerio, which is also a strong contender to replace the popular Suzuki Cultus model in the near future. Celerio was first introduced at Auto Expo 2014 held in India and appeared in Europe in Geneva Motor Show also in 2014.

The Celerio is a 4-door front wheel drive, urban car with a hatchback body type, and is also often termed as the ‘budget-focused city car’. The company initially launched Suzuki Celerio to meet the demand of fuel-efficient vehicles which can also accommodate large families. On a global scale, the car is in rivalry with other top models from other companies, including Honda Brio, Nissan Micra Active, Ford Figo, and even Chevelot Beat.

Pak Suzuki: ‘Will Not Launch Any New Model in the Next Two Years’

Engine

Suzuki Celerio would be powered by a 1.0-L three-cylinder engine, also known as the K-next engine. Overall, it produces 67 BHP @ 6000 rpm & 90 Nm torque @ 3500 rpm. It also sports a 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT technology, also called EZ drive. Suzuki claims the engine gives fuel economy of 23.1 km/l.

Exterior

The Suzuki Celerio gas a curvy look, it is an attractive and stylish CICO-Curve body, giving off a sleek, aerodynamic, vibrant, and stylish look to it overall. The car even has sporty alloy wheels to accompany its stunning look, giving it the charm to complete the entire picture. The vehicle is equipped with fog lamps, a new and redefined exterior, and even ORVM-indicators to make it more pleasing.

The car is available in different color variants, including Pearl Artic White, Silky Silver, Glistening Grey, Blazing Red, Sunshine Ray, and Cerulean Blue. Other specifications include:

Interior

Being a family car, Celerio has a spacious and roomy interior with decent headroom, legroom, large boot space, comfortable seats, a nice amount of shoulder room, and an overall comfy environment. The steering wheel adjusts to height, which may cause inconvenience to a couple of drivers. It is simple, user-friendly, not too stunning and dapper like its exterior but simple and ordinary.

Is it powerful enough to replace Suzuki Cultus? Comment below.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

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Sastaticket.pk: Revolutionizing Online Travelling Services in Pakistan!

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Feb 2, 2017

Seeking a well-planned vacation having the most exotic locations and a dream hotel? Not getting the best rates for your flights and accommodation? Hunting for the perfect travel agent? Don’t know where to start?

For those craving a surreal travel experience within a budget, Sastaticket.pk is their literal ticket for an ultimate adventure.

Of course, who would not want a travel agent that will make all the planning of the trip waft away in a jiffy? Well good news, Sastaticket.pk claims to do just that!

A part of the Quality Aviation group, the rising Pakistani brand, Sastaticket.pk appears to be a one-stop solution to all travel arrangements. With various services under one roof, you can use the website to find desirable deals on domestic hotels and international flights, instantly reserve hotels and avail holiday packages!

While online travel agencies are an embryonic industry in Pakistan, Sastaticket is slowly paving the way and setting its roots deep in the market! Brandsynario had an exclusive chat with the mastermind behind the entrepreneurial setup, Shazil Mehkri.

The young CEO divulged that the all-round travel brand aims to understand the core needs of contemporary travelers who wish that their wanderlust can be satiated with just a click of a button!

“The main motive of our business is to bring wide range of choices to the Pakistani traveler. One can start with a budget of PKR 15000 and go up to hundreds of thousands of rupees per night”

The Best & Lowest Price Possible

Standing true to its name “Sastaticket.pk”, the brand vows to offer the cheapest flights and hotels to its customer.

See for yourself what Shazil told Brandsyanrio in this video below.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Leaving no stone unturned, Sastaticket.pk is ensuring that the customer is at ease especially when it comes to paying procedures.

We have got multiple payment options right now and we have a few more lined up! One option is obviously paying online. The other is paying offline via our offices in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. Third option is quite popular that is paying through bank transfer, via ATMS or net banking!

Ensuring Customer Confidence

It is never easy to win the confidence of the customers and loyalty is harder to ascertain when it comes to e-commerce endeavors. Mehkri revealed that they have relevant certifications and other technologies in place on their website that prevents credit card fraud.

We are PCI compliant. That is a pre-requisite if you are handling credit card information. Our parent company called Quality Aviation is IRA certified. So Customers can get confidence in knowing that we are registered with all the concerned authorities.

Evolution of Sastaticket.pk

Just four months old, the brand has grown by leaps and bounds! Growing its customer base exponentially, Sastaticket.pk has a long way to go and is aiming to soon be amongst leading online travel agencies in Pakistan.

Seems like Sastaticket.pk is headed in the right direction as its built on a strong business model with good management system. For all those who want to know more about the online travel agency, can visit the website here.

Visa Ban on Pakistan by Kuwait: The Real Truth

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Feb 2, 2017

Social media has been abuzz with news on Kuwait placing a visa ban on five countries that included Pakistan, Syria, Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan. Rumors surfaced on the internet saying Kuwait had followed Trump’s footsteps and issued their own blanket ban on 5 Muslim countries.

Khaleej times now reports that the ban has infact been in place since 2011 for the 5 countries and it is not something new as reported by media outlets. The Kuwait government had put a restriction on visit, trade, tourism and spouse visa as well which is still being continued.

According to Khaleej Times the ban on 5 Muslim nations was due to the on-going terrorism and security issues in the countries. With a number of Pakistanis being part of Kuwait’s workforce, the news was then met with harsh negativity.

Watch the Khaleej Times News Report Here!

Earlier on today in a report by Geo TV, it was stated that the Kuwaiti visa ban for Pakistani was declared to be baseless by the Pakistani Ambassador to Kuwait, Ghulam Dastagir.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 to Launch at MWC 2017

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Feb 2, 2017

Samsung has already sent invites for its event at Mobile World Conference (MWC) 2017. The company has also shared what looks like a teaser for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3.

Samsung’s event will be held on February 26th, consumers can also view the event through live-stream at the companies Official Website.

According to the teaser, the Galaxy Tab S3, it is currently doing the rounds, there seems to be a physical home button located beneath the display.

Big news is on its way. Don’t miss out. https://t.co/ChwhlkYISP pic.twitter.com/rblHI0BkPq

— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) February 1, 2017

A rumour about the tablet launch by the South Korean Company suggests that the new tablet is a finer version of its predecessor called the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2. Another claims that the S3 Galaxy Tab is to feature a large display of 9.7 inches with 2048 x 1536 px.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 is also said to be powered by an octa-core supposedly the Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 SoC Processor. It might also run the Android Nougat Out of the Box Operating System on its 4 GB of RAM.

Samsung had earlier launched different versions of the slimmest Smartphone measuring to 5.6mm in two screen size variants. Both were the Samsung Galaxy S2 Tab, one boasting an 8-in display while the other variant was equipped with a 9.7-in display.

Similarly, the highlight of the new upcoming launch for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 inches Display is its thickness. It might be accompanied This may sport a 12 MP in both of its Wi-Fi as well as the LTE Connectivity versions.

As for the price the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Price may be around $600 which will approximately be Rs. 41,000. However, it will be available in South Korea from March this year.

Rumour Specs

We’ve also seen a GFXBench benchmark readout for the SM-T825 listed the following specs:

9.6-inch display
2,048 x 1,536 pixel resolution
Qualcomm snapdragon 820 SoC (1.2GHz)
4GB RAM
32GB storage
12-megapixel camera
Android 7.0 Nougat

Leaked Images

Evan Blass (codename: @Evleaks) posted three possible Galaxy Tab S3 design renders to Twitter:

Anonymous tip. Tab S3? pic.twitter.com/Xnzql8zkkd

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) June 5, 2016

Estimated Price

South Korea’s ETNews suggested the Tab S3 would retail at a price of 700,000 Korean Won. At current exchange rates, that translates to a hefty £484, 64,371.60 Pakistani Rupee. Ouch!

Mobile World Conference 2017: What to Expect

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Badrinath Ki Dulhania Trailer: Alia Bhatt & Varun Dhawan Work Their Magic All Over Again!

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Feb 2, 2017

Fans of Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan’s ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dhulania’ will be happy to know that the trailer of the 2nd film in the Humpty series, Badrinath Ki Dulhania is out and it is even more quirky than its earlier installment!

The movie is apparently about the flirty, Badri played by Varun who is head over heels in love with the modest, Vaidehi- played by Bhatt. The promo takes us on fun ride aboard the couple’s relationship, depicting the highs and lows of their romantic journey.

The flick marks the return of Dhawan and Bhatt with a bang in the high-on-masala movie. Their romantic equation is so heartwarming that it will you go awww! It will also feature the upbeat, Tamma Tamma song, which was originally picturised on Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt.

Watch the trailer for yourself here!

From the looks of the trailer, it seems that Varun and Alia’s chemistry will be even more magical this time around.

The rom-com is produced by Karan Johar and directed by Shashank Khaitan. It will hit the theaters this March 2017!

Alia Bhatt Hopes to Play Nazia Hassan in Pakistani Singer’s Biopic

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Pakistan has Highest Number of Road Accidents in Asia

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Feb 2, 2017

Pakistan has been titled as the country with the worst traffic accident rate in Asia! Pakistan ranked first in Asia while it ranked 48th in the world.

The report also showed that from 2004-13, at least 51,400 people were killed in 97,500 road accidents in a 10-year span. Expert opinion suggests that 35% of road accidents are caused by faulty designs of roads. A large number of accidents happen at U-Turns, major roads, and dangerous as well as sharp turns.

Other major causes of accidents are fast and reckless driving especially done by the youth, poor road infrastructure and lack of safety precautions lead to a high number of motorbike accidents in big cities like Karachi.

Stay tuned to Brandsyanrio for more news and updates.

Rain to Pour Again All Over Pakistan: MET Office

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Feb 2, 2017

Seems like the spell of winter showers has not yet ended as MET Office has released another forecast, predicting heavy rainfall all over Pakistan.

The session of rain is most likely to began from Friday this week.

A press release was rolled out by Pakistan Metrological Department Predicting the Following!

Awam Kay Sipahai on PTV: 1st Ever Docudrama on Safwat Ghayur Shaheed

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Feb 2, 2017

PTV is set to broadcast a docu-drama on the brave life of Shaheed Safwat Ghayyur, a senior ranking police officer and Commandant of Frontier Constabulary at the time of his martyrdom, in its series ‘Awam Kay Sipahi’ at 7:30 pm on PTV News, Thursday on 2nd February 2017.

The film is part of popular docu-drama series ‘Awam Kay Sipahi’ that presents the real life stories of 12 police martyrs from all over Pakistan. The series was launched on January 20. It brings to spotlight the extraordinary sacrifices of real life heroes of the police department in making our country peaceful, prosperous and progressive. The series is televised on Thursdays and Fridays at 7:30 pm every week on PTV News. Each episode captures the essence of the challenges faced by a valiant police officer or a jawan and how he offered his life in the line of duty.

Today’s episode is dedicated to the martyred Commandant of Frontier Constabulary Safwat Ghayyur, who laid down his life in the war against terror in general and Taliban in particular. Safwat Ghayyur stood up to the threat of Taliban in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, combatted them and was targeted for this very reason.

Omer Bin Zia is the lead actor of the telefilm, featuring as Safwat Ghayyur and Munazza Arif is playing his wife. Other prominent characters include Zaryab, Qaiser, Usman Zafar and Usman Chaudhry.

The telefilm series has been produced by Communications Research Strategies (CRS), who previously has produced mega super hit plays like ‘Khuda Zameen Se Gaya Nahin’, ‘Faseel-e-Jaan Se Agay’ and ‘Jaan Nisar’.

Buying Used Mobiles Requires Verification by CPLC in Karachi

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Feb 2, 2017

According to Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), over 34,000 handsets were stolen or were snatched in Karachi alone. To tackle this situation, and to prevent crimes in the future, CPLC has collaborated with Sindh police and the mobile market association to tackle the matter with a proper strategy.

The formula for this strategy is simple, shopkeepers who will sell used (second-hand) cell phones will first need to fill a forum issued by CPLC. The form requires the buyer to give complete details, including their CNIC number, mobile’s IMEI number, complete address, father’s name, buyer’s full name, cell number, etc.

The form also reads, “Before buying a used mobile phone from a customer, you [shopkeeper] must verify it from the CPLC helpline 1102 or call 35682222 to verify the phone’s status – snatched, stolen or cleared. It is also compulsory for all shopkeepers to get a photocopy of a customer’s CNIC before buying a used mobile phone.”

CPLC Cheif, Zubair Habib said, “It is a part of the apex committee meeting’s decisions to control street crimes, particularly the snatching and theft of mobile phones. By doing this, we would be able to control the sale and purchase of snatched or stolen mobile phones. We will have to control such mobile phones’ sale and purchase from Karachi to any other part of the country because such phones are usually sold and purchased from Karachi.”

“We are with the CPLC and police in their efforts to control such criminal activities as no one in Karachi is safe from such crimes,” said the president of Karachi Electronics Dealers Associations, Muhammad Rizwan. “It is also our responsibility to force the shopkeepers to follow the SOP.” He added.

According to CPLC data, 21,198 mobile phones were snatched while 20,442 were stolen in 2015. In 2016, a total of 34,137 mobile phones were either snatched or stolen across the city.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Kashmir Day Holiday Announced By Government!

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Feb 2, 2017

As the nation gears up for Kashmir Day, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali has announced a public holiday on the 5th of February 2017, the notification was issued in Islamabad on Tuesday.

On behalf of Kashmir Day all government, semi-government offices, and institutes will remain closed. Nisar Ali also mentioned that in solidarity with Kashmir and to pay respect to the Kashmiris who have been martyred, a one minute silence will also be observed at 10 am.

Read the Press Release Issued for Kashmir Day here!

The holiday is being observed to show the moral and political support Pakistan has towards its fellow Kashmiris during their struggle.

Pakistan’s Government Finally Uplifts Suspension on Bollywood Movies!

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Chairman Engro Corporation & Global CEO FrieslandCampina Held Talks With Prime Minister to Develop Dairy Industry in Pakistan!

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Feb 1, 2017

The global CEO of FrieslandCampina, Roelof Joosten and Chairman Engro Corporation, Hussain Dawood met with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif where they jointly discussed possible opportunities to develop the dairy industry in Pakistan through knowledge transfer and provision of nutritious value-added products amongst others.

The Global CEO along with Hussain Dawood highlighted the need to explore partnership opportunities with the government to bring the local dairy industry at par with international standards and contribute to Pakistan’s dairy sector’s development.

FrieslandCampina is one of the world’s largest dairy companies owned by 19,000 member farmers, with annual revenues of more than EUR 11 billion. FrieslandCampina provides dairy products to millions of consumers worldwide everyday through its expansive global footprint with activities in over 32 countries, exporting to over 100 countries and employing over 22,000 people worldwide.

Some of its best-known brands include Friso, Frisian Flag, Peak, Dutch Lady, Alaska and Rainbow.

The Prime Minister of Pakistan – Mian Nawaz Sharif commented on the occasion of the meet and said:

“We believe this transaction will be instrumental in positioning Pakistan as an attractive investment destination for global companies and encourage others to follow. I am hopeful that this partnership will allow the Pakistani population to enjoy a wider array of affordable, high quality dairy products for a healthier Pakistan”

Roelof Joosten, Global CEO Royal FrieslandCampina N.V. commented:

“The partnership with Engro Foods will accelerate FrieslandCampina’s vision for 2020. I am really looking forward to working closely with Engro Corporation, Engro Foods and the Pakistani authorities on elevating the dairy sector to provide healthy and nutritious dairy products for the Pakistani market”

Mr Hussain Dawood, Chairman of Engro Corporation commented:

“This partnership will enable us to benefit from the organizational knowledge of FrieslandCampina which is regarded as an industry leader in the dairy category. Together with the government and FrieslandCampina we aim to enhance our dairy development outreach and accelerate our work on improving the dairy sector”

The discussion further revolved around the development of the dairy sector in Pakistan through alignment of federal and provincial food laws and implementation of national standards. The meeting also discussed the need to regulate the loose milk industry which is fraught with issues such as adulteration posing a health hazard for consumers and the subsequent requirement for introduction of minimum pasteurization laws to ensure provision of nutritious and healthy milk to consumers.

In December 2016 Engro Corporation (ECORP) entered into an agreement with FrieslandCampina for the sale of 51 percent of the Company’s shareholding in Engro Foods (EFOODS) in one of the single largest private sector Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan amounting to a total investment of USD 450 million (430 million Euros).

Huawei Honor 6x Latest TVC ft. Sheheryar Munawar – Watch Video!

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Feb 1, 2017

The high-tech Chinese Smartphone brand, Huawei captured a huge chunk of Pakistan’s cell-phone market in no time and the popularity of its gadgets has grown rapidly over the country.

The company has recently rolled out its latest advertising campaign for its newly released Huawei Honor 6x and has partnered with the young Pakistani heartthrob, Sheheryar Munawar.

Watch the latest Huawei Honor 6x TVC here!

The agency behind the advert is Synergy Dentsu and the commercial is directed by Soheb Akhtar.

Huawei has forever been a fan of brand endorsements. From Mahira Khan to Mawra Hocane, Humaima Malik to Atif Aslam, various superstars have been a part of the brand’s celebrity bandwagon.

Sheheryar Munawar. is a famous actor, model, and film producer, who has worked with Huawei in the past as a brand ambassador as well. His charismatic personality gels in with the high-tech image of the brand.

The TVC highlights the various features the savvy phone has, more importantly, it flaunts a dual lens 12 MP + 2 MP rear camera. The campaign keeps in mind the major need of the hour for every smartphone user i.e the camera, its features, and efficiency.

With the ad, Huawei portrays how it upgrades its customers through innovative options and cutting-edge technology and can provide them with ‘double the experience’ in their smartphone photography.

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Samsung J1 Mini Prime Launched in Pakistan: Price & Specifications

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Feb 1, 2017

Samsung has rolled out yet another price-savvy smartphone in Pakistan-the ‘Samsung J1 Mini Prime’. Launched back in November 2016, the gadget is not a mainstream handset, even though it operates on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

The phone is an ideal backup device for business professionals who are in a simple need for an ordinary handset with good specifications. Those who had Galaxy J1 (2016) smartphone will find a striking resemblance to the newly launched, 4-inch handset.

Available in 3 colors; black, gold and white, the Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini Prime is available at a price of PKR 9,999 nationwide.

Sporting a back camera of a 5MP and a VGA front shooter, J1 Mini Prime has a double-tap home feature to quickly launch the camera.

See full specifications of Samsung J1 Mini Prime here!

Dimensions	121.6 x 63.1 x 10.8 mm
Weight	126 g
Battery	Talk-time up to 8 hrs, Music-Play up to 29 hrs
	1500 mAh, (Li-Ion Removable)
OS	Android OS,\
Memory	8GB built-in, 1GB RAM, microSD card (support up to 256GB) (uses SIM 2 slot)
Processor	(J106F/DS) – 1.5 GHZ Quad-Core
	(J106B/DS, J106H/DS) – 1.2 GHZ Quad-Core
Connectivity	Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, USB (microUSB v2.0), WLAN (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot), GPRS, EDGE, 3G (HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps), 4G (LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps)
Display Size	4.0 inches, 480 x 800 pixels (233 PPI)
	Sensors: Accelerometer
Display Colour	TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors, Multitouch
Operating	SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Frequency / Band	SIM2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Band	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G Band	LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 40(2300)
Browser	HTML5
Colors	Gold, Black, White
Entertainment	FM radio, 3.5mm audio jack, MP4/H.264 player, MP3/WAV/eAAC+/Flac player, YouTube, Google Talk, Games (built-in + downloadable)
Camera	5 MP, f/2.2, LED flash, Video (720p@30fps), 2ndry VGA
Other Features	GPS + A-GPS support & GLONASS, Dual SIM (Micro-SIM + dual stand-by), Document viewer, Photo/video editor, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Speakerphone
Ring Tones	Downlaodable, Polyphonic, MP3, WAV
Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM

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

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Feb 1, 2017

Punjab becomes the first province in the country to get free public WiFi hotspots in three cities. The Punjab Information Technology Board installed 192 hotspots in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan.

Murree Mall Road is now receiving internet coverage through additional five hotspots. The Wi-Fi areas have already been installed and are currently being tested for internet usage and to ensure a smooth functioning for its formal launch. The hotspots will provide 160,000 users internet services for 4 hours a day.

The PITB is also working towards reducing the surfing of immoral photos and videos by introducing strict measures.

Sajjad Ghani, PITB Director of Information Technology Infrastructure mentioned that the Public Wi-Fi project would officially launch within a fortnight. It is costing the provincial government RS.165 million a year.

Lahore has the highest number of hotspots, 115, Multan has 47 and 30 in Rawalpindi. Model Town Park and Jillani Park, Jinnah hospital and Alhamra Arts Council are some of the hotspots.

PTCL Partners with PITB

Ghani said that the speed would be 1 MB and the connection for all the three cities would be provided by PTCL as it won the tender. The free wifi service has been installed to help people stay connected with the rest of the world and receive real-time information.

Is Sindh Next?

After Punjab, is Sindh going to receive the facility of free public WiFi hotspots? Let’s hope Karachites get to enjoy the free internet services soon!

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Old & Light Commercial Car Sales Increased

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Feb 1, 2017

A 5% increase has been recorded in the sales of old and light commercial cars which were imported in the span of the last three years. Back in 2013, the ratio of vehicles imported in Pakistan was 14% local which increased to 19% in 2016.

According to a report by Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM), 46,500 vehicles were imported in 2016, whereas the local manufacturers produced 2,300,500 cars. 43,400 used cars were imported in 2015. Lastly, the local industry produced 2,47,500 including 50,000 vehicles of Punjab government’s Apna Rozgar Scheme.

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Mussarat Misbah Takes A Stand Against Toxic Pakistani Fairness Brands!

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