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Indians React to Pakistani Movie Chupan Chupai Trailer

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Alefyah Hasnain
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December is the season for movies in Pakistan, another comedy film Chupan Chupai starring none other than the dapper Ahsan Khan and beauty, Neelum Muneer is all set to release on the 29th of December, 2016.

The upcoming Pakistani movie, Chupan Chupai released its official trailer recently and it has created an uproar over social media. The movie has been produced by Mohsin Ali, the man who wrote the witty dialogues for Wrong No. Chupan Chupai is going to be his directorial debut.

People across the border hardly get to watch Pakistani films, however, Chupan Chupai has received quite the feedback from Indians. Various Youtubers have reviewed the trailer and given their reviews.

Looks like the Indian public has fallen in love with our dazzling diva, Neelum Muneer. They are all praises for her acting skills and can’t get over her beauty.

 

Popular Indian YouTube, ‘Superguy’ urged viewers to go watch the movie on the first day as he found it quite funny and loved Neelum’s acting. 

Another reviewer did not find it as funny as Na Maloom Afraad 2 but mentioned it was still worth a watch as some dialogues from the trailer are quite hilarious!

Another reviewer from across the border, Mayank mentions, the trailer reminds him of Na Maloom Afraad 2 and Bollywood blockbuster, Hera Pheri.


Do you agree with the Indian reviewers? Let us know in the comments below.

Pakistani Movie Chupan Chupai Starring Ahsan Khan & Neelam Muneer: BTS Shots

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Absar Alam Removed as Chairman PEMRA

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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the Lahore High Court has declared the appointment of Absar Alam as chairman of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulation Authority (PEMRA) as invalid, removing him from the position.

A petition was filed by Azhar Siddique Advocate challenging the appointment of the senior journalist as PEMRA’s chief.

Here’s Why Absar Alam’s appointment has been declared illegal!

As per the petitioner, Alam did not fulfill the criteria of being the chief of the media-watchdog. He also accused him of misusing his position by pursuing the agenda of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz.

According to ARY News, Absar Alam was reaping a whopping salary of Rs1.5 million per. month. Meanwhile, his post was equivalent to a management position. Apparently, the maximum salary allotted for this scale is Rs450,000.

Hence, the advocate urged the court to declare Absar’s appointment as illegal

The judge, in his remarks, said that an advertisement should be placed for the appointment of new PEMRA chief.

Back in October 2015, the federal government had appointed Absar Alam, a working journalist, on the top position of electronic media watch-dog.

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Here’s How You Can Book a Cheap Holiday Destination With Google!

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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No matter what your query is, you always reach out to your phone or laptop and put it up in the Google search bar.

Same is the case when you are looking for cheap and safe travel.

Google Flights is a great tool to help you with that. However, it may not be the best thing to help you predict the perfect time to book. That’s when you might want to check other planning tools on the internet too.

Good timing – Google just realized that!

And to get all the attention back, it has recently released some important upgrades to their travel planning suite to help you find cheap travel and book at the right time of the year.

If you have been using Google Trips or Google Flights, these features are going to be pleasant surprise for you. This is what you can expect from the updated tools:

1) Price Tips on Google Flights

Using information like historical flight prices, Google can notify you when the price drops and even when it is not expected to drop any further. This feature can be accessed on both smartphone and desktop. So when you look for a flight next time, don’t forget to check this option out.

2) Alerts on Hotel Price

Google will now provide you with insight details on hotels and room rates when you look for a hotel to book on Google. It will mention if the prices are higher than usual – due to holiday season or local events. It will also inform you if the hotel is offering discounted prices and if it is a good time to book. Again, the feature can be accessed through both mobile and desktop.

3) Tracking Hotel Prices

Google Flights enable you to track price of the flights. Now you can do the same for the hotels. If you opt for the option of tracking hotel prices, you will be notified through an email or message when there’s a fluctuation in the rate.

Currently, this feature is only accessible through mobile but a desktop version is expected to release soon.

4) Discount Feature of Google Trips

For Google Trips users, there’s now a Discount feature you can use to improve your experience. The feature will tell you about different tips to avail deals and grab discounted coupons to enjoy local attractions in your destination city.

The feature is now globally released across Android and iOS.

While the upgrades seem quite simple, it is definitely going to improve your experience when you are looking for cheap travels next time. Hope you find these upgrades useful and use them to plan your next holidays.

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Hailstorm & Rain Lash Parts of Karachi!

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Karachiites woke up to an unexpected hailstorm and rain hitting various parts of the city in wee hours of Monday. This has happened in Karachi after four years, reported by Samaa News.

Heavy showers with hail pellets were witnessed in DHA, Clifton, I. I. Chundrigar Road, Shara-e-Faisal, Kharadar, Saddar, North Nazimabad and Malir, enveloping the city with chilly weather.

Late in the night, the sky erupted with lightning and the clouds roared to pour down. Of course,  breakdowns were reported in many parts of the metropolis.

Pools of water also accumulated on the streets and roads, affecting the movement of traffic.

Excited citizens flooded social media with photos and videos of ‘hail’

Posted by The Times of Karachi on Sunday, December 17, 2017

https://www.facebook.com/TheTimesOfKarachi/videos/1501047540010045/

More Rain Expected in Karachi

PMD has predicted that more rain will hit Karachi today and will continue for another day.  The weather in the city would be partly cloudy and the minimum temperature would range between 10 and 14 degrees Celsius.

Siberian winds would likely to continue in Karachi until afternoon and may increase up to 45km/h.

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“My Agenda is to Make the World Respect Pakistan “: A Rendezvous with Shaan Shahid on Arth

By
Farhat Kapadia Mehboob
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Arth, Shaan Shahid’s remake of the Bollywood classic comes to life on cinema screens across Pakistan on 21st December 2017. Charming us for 27 years on screen, Shaan is not afraid to speak his mind off-screen.

We all know his stance towards actors choosing to work in Bollywood, having declined roles from across the border a number of times.

Despite a worldwide release, India has refused to screen it. Given all this, the first question that comes to mind is what inspired him to remake Mahesh Bhatt’s 1982 classic thereby becoming the first Pakistani director to do so.

“I picked up an Indian film keeping in mind the collaboration between the two countries as far as trade is concerned. It was also to create a trust factor, showing them that we can do justice to their scripts by producing a quality film. I have transformed an art film into something more modern keeping in mind contemporary culture and fashion. “

So is it a fear of religious fanatics in India that currently prevents them from entertaining our actors in their films or in releasing them?

“ No, they just want to disrespect us. We have had extremist elements in our country, but they have never banned Indian films or actors. We see Indian actors selling biscuits etc in our commercials, but none of our actors appear as their brand ambassadors. I feel as a Pakistani this is wrong. We need to have equal footing as far as respect, work and money are concerned. “

https://youtu.be/LJI7dAaY6Jw

 

“If I raise this question, I’m called a fundo and told that the world is a global village, but I think we should first earn respect and the money will follow. My agenda is to make the world respect Pakistan “

Shaan has always felt strongly about Pakistani actors working in India and he does not hold back on voicing his opinions:

Another topic the director/actor/scriptwriter feels very strongly about is the portrayal of women in film and television.

“ I’ve noticed in the past that there are many taboos in Pakistan where women are concerned. We come to the conclusion that if unfortunate circumstances fall upon a woman her life has ended. This really hurts me being raised by a single mother, being the father of 4 daughters and husband. It’s high time that we stop telling a woman to be dependent”

https://youtu.be/EzmrVSs4ftY

“Once a woman stops being dependent she sees the beauty, talent, and confidence inside her. “

This message comes through in one of the lead characters in the film.

He adds, “ Television has been currently showing weak women or those who are bad characters. Why is no one talking about it? A woman is not weak! A lot of dramas nowadays are not empowering women but tightening their chains “

“The other key factor that is an integral part of the film’s theme is how decisions determine destiny. “

https://youtu.be/pjlL80umLi8

Arth releases on the same day as Rangreza, however Shaan claims that he was not aware of this earlier. He does go on to add that there were 364 other days in the year that could have been opted for, giving each film breathing room.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYOlJL4xY7g&feature=youtu.be

The film has been shot in London and Lahore and has some great music. There are a total of 11 songs in the film with ‘ Murshed Ji “ sung by Rahat Fateh Ali and Bagga being his favorite.

https://youtu.be/rEnthi6NcYY

Once Arth is screened, we hope to see more of Shaan. He tells us about his upcoming film Zarrar, which he excitedly mentions, is “ a thriller showing our take on spy espionage – a Pakistani Bond!” He adds further that it would probably be one of the most expensive Pakistani films to be made to date with interesting locations including Turkey, the Pak – Afghan border, London, and Scotland. “

“It’s a character I’ve not played before, I’ve done a lot of action films, but not like this one! “

(Stay tuned to read our review on Arth !

BMW Pakistan Faces Backlash For Delayed Car Deliveries

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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BMW Pakistan has been under a lot of speculations lately! Cutsomers have been complaining time and again about delays in the delivery of BMW cars in Pakistan.

Indeed, this is causing commotion in the Pakistani market for vehicles.

One of the BMW buyers confirmed that the delay is real and not only Dewan Motors has failed to deliver the vehicle on time, they are also demanding extra money to cover up the duty imposed by the government.

The regulatory duty that was recently implemented on imported cars include BMW, Porsche, and Audi amongst others. These vehicle giants are already in court to fight off this SRO.

However, that does not secure the customer because not only they are getting timely delivery of their luxury car but are also forced to pay extra money for the service.

Here are a few complaints against BMW Pakistan that made it to social media!

Via: Propakistani
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BMW Dewan Motors has now taken to Facebook to respond this commotion. 

We would like to inform all our valued customers and fans pertaining to the recently imposed Regulatory duty by the…

Posted by BMW – Dewan on Wednesday, December 13, 2017

They further made a statement in relation to the newly imposed duty by the government and it’s hearing in the Sindh High Court. 

We would like to inform all our valued customers and fans pertaining to the recently imposed Regulatory duty by the…

Posted by BMW – Dewan on Wednesday, December 13, 2017

On further investigation, it was also confirmed that the car production by BMW was disrupted during May due to supply problems.

For more updates on this, stay tuned to Brandsynario!

Supreme Court’s Verdict on Imran Khan & Jahangir Tareen: Social Media Reacts

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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Supreme Court has finally declared its make-or-break verdict on the highly anticipated judgment regarding the disqualification of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief, Imran Khan and secretary general Jahangir Khan Tareen.

Both Khan & Tareen were accused that they have concealed their assets in nomination papers.

Now, the whole of Pakistani is eager to know what will be future of the country’s politics.

THE WAIT IS OVER & THE VERDICT HAS BEEN REVEALED!

SC’s judgement is out and Khan has been given clean chit.

His lovers cannot help rejoicing!

Kaptaan is still NOT OUT!

This means that Khan will be able to take part in 2018 elections!

PTI fans are having a field day!

People are rooting for him as the next PM of Pakistan!

However, Jahangir Tareen has been disqualified as per the Supreme Court’s judgment.

Hence, PTI is celebrating & mourning at the same time!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

 

Malaysia Named Cheapest Country for Expatriates

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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A recent research conducted by the ECA International has named Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and George Town in Malaysia as the ‘world’s most affordable places’ for expatriates.

Malaysia has been a travel-friendly country for Pakistanis and tops the list of destinations visited by citizens. These three Malaysian cities, our own city of lights, Karachi, Yangon in Myanmar and Mongolia’s Ulaanbaatar were named the cheapest locations for expatriates.

Tokyo in Japan is still the most expensive location for expats in the Asia Pacific.

Johor Bahru, Malaysia one of the cheapest cities to live in the world for foreigners

ECA International’s Regional Director Lee Quane mentions,

“Asia is home to some of the world’s most expensive locations, as well as its cheapest. This level of variety is only matched in Africa, which is home to both the world’s most expensive location and its cheapest.”

Malaysia being named the cheapest country is great news for Pakistanis as relations between the two countries have been on the positive side on the tourism front. Recently, at the Pakistan Travel Mart at Karachi Expo Centre, amazing discounted packages targeting families were launched by Tourism Malaysia in conjunction with GR Travel. The special packages were announced by Datuk Sri, Mirza Mohammad Taiyab, Director General, Tourism Malaysia.

Malaysia Announces Travel Packages for Pakistanis

 

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Top Highest-Grossing Pakistani Movies of 2017

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Web Desk
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2017 proved to be quite good for Pakistani film industry. Not only for the number of quality films released this year, 2017 has also brought many new faces under the spotlight.

Pakistan film industry has been trying to emerge out from the damage of the past and has come up with many great movies in the recent time.

Based on their grossing in the domestic and the worldwide box office, here is the list of top 5 Pakistani movies of 2017.

Punjab Nahi Jaungi

Punjab Nahi Jaungi is a romantic comedy film, directed by Nadeem Baig and written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar.

The film features Humayun Saeed, Mehwish Hayat and Urwa Hocane in the leading cast. The film was released worldwide on Eid-ul- Adha this year under the banner of Six Sigma Plus and Salman Iqbal Films.

The film generated the gross amount of ₨. 49 crore (US$ 4.6 million).

Na Maloom Afraad 2

Na Maloom Afraad 2 is a sequel to the 2014’s Na Maloom Afraad. It is written by Fizza Ali Meerza and Nabeel Qureshi while latter has called the shots.

The film features Fahad Mustafa, Javed Sheikh, Mohsin Abbas Haider and Urwa Hocane as the returned cast and also brought Hania Amir and Marina Khan as the new faces.

It was released under Filmwala pictures and Excellency Films and will be releasing in America this week.

Yalghaar

Our trailer is up and running! Link is in our Bio!! #yalghaar #mindworksmedia

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Yalghaar is a war film directed by Hassan Waqas Rana. The leading cast include Shaan Shahid, Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Bilal Ashraf and Armeena Khan. It was produced by Mindworks Media and follows the true story of Pakistan Army’s Swat Operation.

Mehrunisa V Lub U

It is a romantic, socio-comedy film, written and directed by Yasir Nawaz.

It was released on Eid-ul-Fitr and featured Danish Taimoor, Sana Javed and Javed Sheikh in the leading cast. It was produced by Nida Yasir and Hassan Zia under the banners of YNH films.

Verna

Verna made it to the news even before it got released as it was facing ban issues. It is directed by Shoaib Mansoor and produced by Shoman Productions.

The film features Mahira Khan and Haroon Shahid in the main cast and talks the social issues persisting in Pakistani society.

Stay tuned to Very Filmi for more news and updates.

Contributed by: Kaynat Kalam

Murshed Ji Song of Arth-The Destination Creates an Uproar in India!

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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The promotions of Shaan Shahid ‘Arth-the Destination’ are in full swing! The film has created the right hype and hoopla, making sure it gives a tough time to its rival ‘Rangreza’, starring Urwa Hocanae, Gohar Rasheed, and Bilal Ashraf.

Just a few days before its release, the movie has dropped a song that has written an ultimate chart-buster all over it.

The unveiling of its latest musical number ‘Murshed Ji’ has captivated the lovers of Sufi music with its blend of soulful lyrics and and contemporary rock.

And of course, the credit goes to strong vocals of Sahir Ali Bagga and Rahat Fateh Ali’s baritone voice, not to forget the bona fide direction by Shaan Shahid. The trio combined together have taken the soundtrack to another level.

We are now compelled to say that Arth is already a super hit!

https://youtu.be/rEnthi6NcYY

Pakistanis are obviously loving it as the nation is brimming with music aficionados who are die-hard lovers of Sufi melodies.

But the tune has created a furor in India and even caught the eye of the veteran director, Mahesh Bhatt

Bhatt was all praises for RFAK, Sahir Ali Bagga and of course, Shaan!

Yeap, he was mind-blown!

SENSATIONAL! Rahat Bhai and Bagga come together and set the screen ablaze. Shaan staggers u with his animal vitality!

It is for sure that Shaan has done a lot of hard work for the remake of Mahesh Bhatt’s 1982 Arth and it is apparent from the promotions.

He instantly expressed his gratitude to Mahesh Bhatt!

Indian Twitterati too is adoring the rendition! 

What do you think about the song?
Let us know in the comments below.

 

 

Litecoin Beats Bitcoin in 2017: Here’s Why!

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Web Desk
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Cryptocurrencies have been quite a pleasant surprise for the people around the world. The sudden surge in the prices came as a shock to people. However, the most limelight was enjoyed by none other than the ‘Bitcoin’ out of all the cryptocurrencies.

As a market leader, Bitcoin enjoyed all the fame and overshadowed the other cryptocurrencies that too were growing at a fast pace.

A major example is a Litecoin. According to the market capitalization, Litecoin is the fourth largest digital currency growing at a rapid speed. The rise it has shown in the value chart was impressive because, for the first time ever, the cryptocurrency has crossed the $320 barrier the last Tuesday.

As per the stats, the increase in the value of Litecoin has surpassed 7291% as opposed to bitcoin’s, which is 1731% in 2017.

According to some investors, the rise in Bitcoin has reached its maximum potential and therefore are turning to investing in other growing cryptocurrencies including Litecoin. Investors also believe that Litecoin still has the potential for further growth.

What’s Litecoin?

The founder of Litecoin – Charlie Lee – is an MIT graduate and has also worked as an engineer at Google. Currently, he is undertaking an open-source software project under the X11 or MIT license.

The development and transfer of coins are based on an open source cryptographic protocol and does not involve any central authority. When compared to Bitcoin, Litecoin has a different technical mechanism.

Word of Caution

Despite the rise and fame, a number of Pakistani and foreign investors and analysts have set out the word of caution against investing into cryptocurrencies.

According to Thomas Carper, a US Senator said,

“Virtual currencies, perhaps most notably Bitcoin, have captured the imagination of some, struck fear among others, and confused the heck out of the rest of us.”

Comparing Bitcoin and Litecoin

Content contributed by, Mahi Afaq

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Google Launches Tool to Help iPhone Hackers

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Web Desk
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Google never fails to impress its audience! The popular search engine is back with another surprise. It released one of the most powerful new software that can help security researchers hack iOS 11.1.2.

This work is done by none other than one of the most famous names in the iOS bug bounty hunters – Ian Beer. He’s not only a well-known code hacker but also a member of Project Zero by Google. Their job description is to locate the bugs and exploits in various software in different companies to ensure a safer and smoother user experience.

The program was released this week on Monday. According to Beer, the program is theoretically suitable for all types of iOS devices, although it was only tested on iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, and iPod Touch 6G. He also believes that the code is quite easy to tweak for making it suitable for other devices as well.

This news came out huge for iOS security researchers and modders as this new code will make it easier than ever to jailbreak an iOS device to look for bugs. It’s a great contribution from Project Zero by Google as it is diligently working towards the goal of making all software for iOS safer and smoother to use.

Unfortunately, the exploits found by the researchers rarely get published and information about the tools used usually remains a secret. The main reason to keep it a veiled is because the procedure involves a huge sum of money, especially for significant brands like Apple.

Since Google is not operating to earn that amount, it does not need money to feature these publications. This allowed different software companies to use their input and make their own software safer to use.

The main aim is to look for all sorts of possible flaws within iOS without investing further time and research into creating new methods for jailbreaking it.
We can only hope that this revelation helps researchers in finding exploits so they can make Apple user interface even better.

Content Contributed by, Mahi Afaq.

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Automobile and Oil Prices to Increase in Pakistan

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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Ever wondered what lies ahead for Pakistani auto enthusiasts as the rupee devalues against the dollar? A rapid rise of the Dollar in the beginning of the week that shot the US Dollar to Rs.110 created panic in the local market.

The rupee being devalued against the dollar would mean imports would become expensive. Some major imports include crude oil, auto parts, and automobiles.

As per a few analysts, the price of CBU’s (Completely Built Unit) vehicles and locally assembled passenger cars may be increased by car manufacturers by at least 8 to 10%.

Pakistan imports most of the auto parts used for the assembling of vehicles and if the dollar keeps on increasing, it could possibly result in a price hike of cars in the country.

There have been rumors that the car manufacturers have already planned to increase the price of cars in a few days and the revised costing will be issued soon.

Oil Prices May Increase After Hike in Car Rates

Analysts also believe that the price of oil will also increase. A recent hike in the price of Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene since the past month coupled with the rupee being devalued has expected the prices may go up by 7 to 10%.

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

Upcoming Cars to Launch in 2018

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Pakistan to Become Home to the Biggest Screen in Asia

By
Omair Alavi
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I went, I saw and I fell in love with the C Max theatre of Cinepax Cinema in Lahore’s Packages Mall.

The screen is undoubtedly the largest in the region (read Asia) and is even bigger than the iMax in the same city.

Watch the biggest films in the biggest cinema of Pakistan. Cinepax opening tomorrow at Packages mall, Lahore. See you…

Posted by Cinepax Cinemas on Thursday, December 14, 2017

What makes C Max a must watch place for cinegoers is the fact that it will be an out of the continent experience if not the world because there is simply no screen bigger than this!

Cinepax Cinemas was the second best thing to happen in Karachi after the arrival of Atrium Cinemas and before the advent of Nueplex Cinemas.

They are on the verge to become the first Cinema operators in the country to have 100 screens in the country when others don’t even have a dozen!

It was unfortunate that they lost 1 screen in Karachi (at Ayesha Manzil) but since good things come to those who wait … their wait seems to be over and out.

So what makes Cinepax Cinemas’ latest venture the best thing to happen this year?

Enjoy the CMAX experience, as Cinepax opens its door of the biggest cinema screen in Pakistan on 15th Dec. CMAX screen…

Posted by Cinepax Cinemas on Saturday, December 9, 2017

It is going to be the biggest Cinema in the country not just in terms of size but also in terms of halls. It will open with 3 useable halls at first but will eventually house as many as 10 screens which are more than the 9 in Emporium.

It is 80 feet wide and four stories tall, making it the biggest cinema in Pakistan.

 

Also, since Packages Mall is the latest ‘wow’ mall in the country, people will throng to watch films here and it is likely to give tough time to Nueplex, Centaurus and Atrium mall, the most profitable cinemas in the country.

There was a time when single screen cinemas ruled the cinema circuit but no it’s all about choices – these multiplexes give you many options to select films from and that seems to be the way forward.

The comfortable seats, the gigantic C Max screen, the huge snack counter and the impressive decor is what will make people fall in love with the Packages Mall Cinemas, just like this cinema lover from Karachi.

Cinepax opening tomorrow at Packages mall, Lahore.

E-Passports Launched by Government For Easy and Secure travel

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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Now Pakistani can finally turn tech-savvy, ditching your old Passport for an e-Passport.

According to Mr. Ahsan Iqbal, the Interior Minister, the issuance of e-passport will commence from March 2018 by the immigration and passport office.

The announcement was made during the inaugural ceremony of e-passport at the Interior Ministry, Islamabad.

Further details about the innovative e-passport were revealed.

The service will be divided into two phases.

The first phase – which is to begin the next year in March – will start with government officials and staff of the embassies.

The service will be available to the general public starting from August 2018.

The e-passport is going to be the perfect example of modern tech.

It will also include an e-chip, which will contain all the information about the person it belongs to.

Another name for e-passport is the biometric passport. The chip within the e-passport will also carry the electronic image of the holder in addition to all the other important details.

Since all the information is carried in a digital format, same means will be utilized for using the e-passports for verifying the identity of the passport holder.

Your travel documents will never be this secure before. This new design is also fraudulent-free. The digital information ensures it is kept from being tampered or copied.

According to the facts revealed, there are several layers of security implemented in this new design to secure the information and prevent duplication by all means.

The overall step of innovating the passport is to help facilitate the public and avoid its misuse.

The planning for this innovation has been in the pipeline for quite some time. The project was initially approved by Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, former Interior Minister, last year.
People can ensure security against identity theft using this new passport.

In addition to providing security, the e-passport is also expected to make the immigration process more efficient.

As a nation, this is a great step that we should definitely appreciate as it helps the citizens of Pakistan to improve authorized travel and security without any hassle.

Savannah Soap: The Reason Behind Sadaf Kanwal’s Beauty

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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Over the years, Sadaf Kanwal has proved that she is a force to be reckoned with. She is veritably one of Pakistan’s most illustrious supermodels. Her undeniable attraction, exquisite features, prominent eyebrows and megawatt smile make her the ultimate head turner.

It was no surprise when her sultry item number, Kaif O Suroor weaved its Suroor all over Pakistan and its uproar even reached Bollywood!

However, just last week, Social Media witnessed a massive Brouhaha courtesy a set of hot images and leaked videos of Sadaf Kanwal.

The haseena raised temperatures in these clips and ignited quite a buzz about what she was up to!

People could not help being envious, witnessing her silky soft skin!

Everbody went Afreen Afreen over her!

The rest were curious what the glimpses were all about!

And now finally the cat is out of the bag!

Those who were thinking that the diva was shooting for a TVC guessed correctly! Sadaf has been roped in as the brand ambassador of a new beauty brand, Savannah and is creating all the right noise with its latest TVC.

Her charming persona and sensual appeal have added all the oomph in the commercial, making it go viral on the internet.

Uff, she has really set the screens on fire this time!

For those who are unaware, IFFCO Pakistan – UAE based Multinational Company is behind the launch of this new brand. It goes without saying that the beauty bar is bound to give tough competition to its rivals boasting superior quality and smart marketing strategies.

The brand has rolled out three different variants, each sporting an alluring name and a signature fragrance, namely:

  • Paris Romance
  • London Passion
  • Arabian Bliss

 

With floral scents like that, we don’t blame the good-looking Emmad Irfani for doing that double take!

But the best part of Savannah is definitely the addition of Vitamin E!

Having healthy looking skin is a mark of beauty. All those ladies who are eager to look forever young and flaunt a radiant need to use Vitamin E as it can work wonders on your skin. It slows down the ageing process and can reduce wrinkles on the face.

The TVC will compel modern day women to try Savannah. It breaks through the clutter, communicating very succinctly the usage of Vitamin E, which is its unique ingredient.

I tried Savannah so you don’t have to!

For someone having really dry skin, Savannah Paris Romance did wonders for me. My skin felt supple, fresher and moisturize post-wash. I even applied the soap to remove makeup and it did not irritate my sensitive eyes.

The thing I loved the most about the bar was the lack of harsh ingredients. Its mild rosy scent was long-lasting, making me feel refreshed throughout the day.

Within three days, I could actually feel the difference (hello, radiance!).

 

So why not swap your mediocre skin brightness soap with Savannah soap?

it just might be what your skin needs! The soap vows to not only keep your skin fresh and glowing but also promises to keep you sweet-smelling throughout the day.

For those who have missed the TVC can watch it here!

Savannah Soap

Launching Savannah Beauty soap – Nationwide!Indulge yourself in enchanted fragrances and enjoy the naturally vibrant skin with Savannah soap enriched with Vitamin E. AVAILABLE IN THREE DIFFERENT VARIANTS!Paris Romance – Sub se Juda!London Passion – Husn ki ada!Arabian Bliss – Hojaye sub fida!#Savannah #BeautySoap #Fragrances #VitaminE

Posted by Savannah Pakistan on Thursday, November 23, 2017

 

 

Security Alert Issued For Threats to Schools, Hospitals in Punjab

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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The recent rise in terror attacks in Pakistan has created a wave of fear in the nation. A security alert has been issued following the intelligence reports that there is a looming threat to schools and hospitals across Punjab.

A letter to Punjab government disclosed that schools and hospitals in Punjab, particularly in Faisalabad and Multan, are under major threats from banned outfits.

Via: Halaat Updates
Via: Halaat Updates

The notice hinted that the terrorists will be possibly adorning security personnel uniforms, can target the educational institutions, hospitals, offices and state vehicles.

Following the notice, the government of Punjab has started security arrangements to make sure no such plan by any outlawed organization becomes successful.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates

 

 

Masala Awards 2017: Best and Worst Dressed Celebrities

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Alefyah Hasnain
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The spectacular Masala Awards 2017 took place last night, 13th of December at the Bollywood Parks at the Dubai Parks and Resort. Although the night was attended by a quite a few B-town celebs, our  Pakistani divas were there to represent the nation at the glamorous affair.

The 10th Masala Awards saw artists from India and Pakistan come together after a long time. The list of attendees from Pakistan included the beautiful Mahira Khan, Mawra Hocane and vivacious Saba Qamar.

Notable celebs from India were Arjun Rampal, Sridevi, designer Manish Malhotra and Govinda.

However, the Red Carpet was quite a disappointment as celebrities turned up in not-so-flattering outfits!

Find out which beauties made it to the Best Dressed list:

Mahira Khan

The Verna actress looked elegant in a beautiful watermelon pink gown by Ramia Al Ali Official. She also bagged the award for Asian Woman of Substance.

Right after having🍕🍟🍔!

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Saba Qamar

The diva wore a bespoke Shehla Chatoor gown. We loved the monochrome look she went for. Saba was awarded for Best Breakthrough Performance for Hindi Medium and Baaghi.

Arjun Rampal

The dapper actor was dressed immaculately well and we couldn’t take our eyes off him! Looks like neither could Mawra.

Unfortunately, the worst Dressed List was much longer than expected.

Here’s who made it to the Worst Dressed Celebrities List

Mawra Hocane

The dainty diva chose to stay comfortable in red, a color she’s often seen in. However she was unable to pull off the ruffled blingy gown by Michael Cinco. Mawra brought the red dancing woman emoji to life with this outfit!

Sridevi

The Bollywood veteran was seen in a blingy white gown, the white crystals were a definite NO-NO.

Meera

The ultimate drama queen, Meera-ji attended the event for once in a beautiful red gown but unfortunately was not able to pull it off!

The #Meera #redcarpet walk at the #MasalaAwards last night #twirlywhirly #masalaawards2017

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Govinda 

Perhaps it was the extra layers of makeup on his face, but the Bollywood veteran actor didn’t impress us with his look for the awards night.

Celina Jaitley

For a moment we thought we had spotted green lantern on the red carpet!

 

 

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for latest news and updates.

HEC Bans Admission in 2 Universities of Karachi

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Higher Education Commission (HEC) has banned admissions in two major universities of because of their irregular operations, mismanagement and setting up of illegal campuses.

The Universities Rusticated By HEC are:

  1. Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education
  2. Sindh Institute of Management And Technology.

Reason For The Ban

Apparently, these institutes violated standards for quality set by the educational watch-dog. HEC was receiving complaints of irregularities in educational and administrative affairs

Hence, these institutes cannot permit any student an admission in their unapproved and unaccredited faculties, departments or programmes. Degrees of banned programmes will not be recognized and attested by HEC.

Earlier, HEC has banned admissions in four universities hailing from Karachi, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Lahore because of their irregular operations and mismanagement.

Following were the universities earlier banned by HEC:

    1. Preston Institute of Management Sciences and Technology (PIMSAT) in Karachi,
    2. Global Institute in Lahore
    3. Imperial College of Business Studies in Lahore
    4. Al-Khair University in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Parents and students have been warned not to take admissions in these institutes because of the faults discovered in their management.

Nokia 8: Three Firsts in One Precision Designed Flagship

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Web Desk
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HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announced the launch of Nokia 8 in Pakistan. Nokia 8 is a high performance, beautifully crafted smartphone, designed with content creators in mind.

With performance and pure Android at its heart, as well as the most advanced aluminum unibody design to date, the Nokia 8 represents all the hallmarks of a true flagship Nokia smartphone.

It brings three world-firsts to Android smartphones, including a debut collaboration with ZEISS optics.

  1. First new generation Nokia smartphone to feature ZEISS optics
  2. Tell both sides of the story with real-time live streaming using Dual-Sight mode
  3. IntroducingOZO spatial 360° audio

Kamran Khan, Country Head of Pakistan, HMD Global said:

“It is exciting to witness how digital technology is changing lives throughout the world. In Pakistan, we are also seeing a new generation of content creators who are forging their own paths in the world, on their own terms, and according to their unique outlooks. Our aim is to enable the sharing of their enriching experiences and, ultimately, to unite people and bring them closer. The Nokia 8 promises an innovative and unique experience to further inspire the Pakistan content creator.”

Be less Selfie, be more Bothie

The Nokia 8 introduces a world-first in enabling Dual-Sight video to be live streamed natively and in real-time to social feeds such as Facebook and YouTube. Dual-Sight simultaneously harnesses both the front and rear cameras in a split screen visual for both photos and videos. With just one touch, this world-first live stream capability gives more immersive experiences for those who love to create and share special memories. The cameras have been co-developed with ZEISS optics for an optimum all-around experience. Fans can also enjoy unlimited photo and video uploads to Google Photos.

A new dimension of sound with OZO Audio

Nokia 8 is also the first smartphone to feature OZO Audio, placing exclusive Hollywood technology in the palm of your hand. OZO spatial 360° audio brings a fully immersive audio experience to your 4K video. Leading-edge 360° audio capture ensures the playback lets you truly relive the moment so your memories never fade.

Innovation and Precision Engineering

Powered by the Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 835 Mobile Platform, Nokia 8 doesn’t compromise on performance.

The Nokia 8 has been designed from the ground up with the consumer in mind to deliver unique content capture and sharing experiences. This requires it to be as meticulously designed on the inside as it is on the outside. To keep your phone working harder for longer, the design, innovation and engineering teams worked hand-in-hand to deliver.

The result is a full-length graphite shielded copper cooling pipe that dissipates the heat generated by the high performing system across the full length and breadth of the handset. The Nokia 8 runs cooler in even the most demanding situations.

Nokia 8 is Qualcomm® Quick ChargeTM 3.0 compatible, meaning when your battery is running low you can get back to recording your important moments sooner.

4.6mm thin at the edge and just 7.3mm slim on average, Nokia 8’sseamless unibody is precision milled from a single block of 6000 series aluminum and its pure design has been refined through a 40-stage process of machining, anodizing and polishing. Select models feature a high-gloss mirror finish that has taken over 20 hours to complete to achieve a flawless look.

Ammar Ahmed, Head of Marketing, Pakistan, HMD Global added:

“We know that fans are creating and sharing live content more than ever before, with millions of photos and videos shared every minute on social media. People are inspired by the content they consume and are looking for new ways to create their own. It’s these people who have inspired us to craft a flagship smartphone which perfectly balances premium design, an outstanding experience and powerful performance.”

Always pure Android

With the recent update, Nokia 8 now offers fans a pure and secure version of Android 8.0 Oreo with no skins and no changes in the user interface and all the latest features to make content creation and sharing even more fun.

Pure Android combined with our innovative engineering processes unleashes the full potential of the SnapdragonTM 835 Mobile Platform.With monthly security updates, the Nokia 8 is safe and up-to-date. Your device is secured with biometric fingerprint authentication, delivering enhanced security and making Nokia 8 a versatile companion whatever your needs.

Availability & Price

Nokia 8 will be available in four colors:

  1. Polished Blue
  2. Polished Copper
  3. Tempered Blue
  4. Steel

It will be available in Pakistan from today at a retail price of PKR 59,900/-

Technical specifications for Nokia 8

• Networks:
o GSM:850/900/1800/1900
o WCDMA: 1, 2, 5, 8
o TDS-CDMA: 34, 39
o LTE:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
• Network speed: LTE Cat. 9, 3CA, 450Mbps DL/50Mbps UL
• Available in single SIM and dual SIM variants
• OS: Android Nougat 7.1.1
• Chipset: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 Mobile Platform
o MSM8998 (4* 2.45GHz Qualcomm® Kryo™ + 4* 1.8GHz Kryo)
• RAM: 4GB
• Storage: 64GB internal memory with external MicroSD card slot (support up to 256 GB)
• Form factor: Splash proof IP54 touch mono-block with capacitive system keys
• Display: 5.3” IPS LCD QHD 2560 x 1440, 700nts screen brightness, Corning®Gorilla® Glass 5, 2.5D Glass
• Camera with ZEISS optics:
o Primary camera: 13MP (Colour + OIS) + 13MP (Mono), 1.12um, f/2.0, 76.9˚, PDAF, IR range finder, dual tone flash
o Front facing camera: 13MP PDAF, 1.12um, f/2.0, 78.4˚, display flash
• Connectivity & Sensors: Type C, USB3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps), 3.5mm headphone jack, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Fingerprint Sensor, Hall sensor, Barometer, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (MIMO), BT 5.0, GPS/AGPS+GLONASS+BDS, NFC, ANT+
• Battery: Integrated 3090 mAh battery with Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 3.0 compatible (18W, 5V/2.5A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A)
• Audio: MP3,M4A, AAC,OGG,WAV,AMR,AWB(AMR-WB),FLAC,MIDI(MID,MIDI,XMF, MXMF,IMY,RTTTL,RTX,OTA)
• Video:MP4, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, MKV, WEBM
• Dimensions: 151.5 x 73.7 x 7.9mm (camera bump 0.4mm)
• Weight: 160g

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