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NADRA Issues CNIC to Chinese Citizen & Pakistanis are Losing it!

By
Anusha Sachwani
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Remember the time NADRA changed your birthdate? Or the time when they accidentally spelt your name wrong making you think they should change their name to Starbucks? Well, jokes apart, this time, NADRA has issued an official CNIC too a Chinese man!

A picture of a CNIC belonging to Feng Lin Cui has been going viral. According to his CNIC, the country of stay is in China, Mainland. Here’s what Pakistanis are saying;

Social Media Reactions

So, now the real question is…. was the CNIC issued because he is a Pakistani by birth, and just got a Smartcard made, or, is it because of CPEC. Well, it makes more sense to come to a conclusion that CPEC is probably the right answer.

The project has open doors for thousands of individuals across the border to come and explore hundreds of opportunities Pakistan has to offer. In a report by ET,

“A lot of industries are already saturated in China,” said Zhang, who has worked in property, electrical appliances and household goods in China and says he wants to explore the potential for setting up factories or importing Chinese goods. “Pakistan’s development is behind China, so it will hold better opportunities compared to home.”

But the new arrivals face dangers, creating a headache for Pakistani security officials.  We are yet to see what happens and how many more Chinese individuals will be getting their own CNICs as CPEC starts nearing its completion.

 

Samsung Galaxy S9; Leaks, Specs, Price, Release Date & More

By
Anusha Sachwani
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It’s too hard to keep calm knowing that the Galaxy S9 is on its way, even though the Galaxy S8 just this the shelves a couple of months ago! None the less, the S9 is already stealing hearts and catching all the attention pre-hand.

Here is whats in store:

Specs

– 5.8in / 6.2in QHD+ Super AMOLED curved display (570ppi / 529ppi)
– Android 8.0 ‘O’
– Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (US) / Samsung Exynos (UK)
– Cat 18 LTE support (1.2Gbps download speeds)
– Display embedded fingerprint scanner
– Dual rear-facing camera
– Bixby AI assistant with dedicated button
– USB-C

Release Date

According to reports, Samsung might be debuting the S9 earlier than its usual expectancy which is towards the end of the year. In fact, the company could possibly be planning on launching it at MWC!

This has been further fuelled as the displays look set to arrive in November, which puts the final delivery date, based on previous timings, at January.

Price

The expected price of the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are around £689 (just above Rs. 96,000) and £779 (108,674).

Leak: Facial Recognition

Samsung Galaxy S9 might be borrowing Apple’s Face ID feature! A new leak has hinted that Samsung will be trying a technology which is similar to Apple’s facial recognition, however, it is still not clear how ditto will it be.

Leak: Ditch or Not to Ditch Fingerprint Sensor?

It’s expected that Samsung will ditch the rear-facing fingerprint sensor, and there’s also talk that the S9 and S9 Plus will feature a dual camera setup similar to that seen on the Galaxy Note 8.

 

 

Shaan Shahid Gets Lauded By International Media

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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Pakistan’s showbiz industry is known for the powerhouse talent it holds. Our very own actors and actresses have received appraise from across the globe and are often seen working across the border.

However, none have yet stepped into the glamor-filled Hollywood Industry that tops all entertainment industries of the world. We wouldn’t be shocked if this would change in the near future.

Shaan Shahid’s Arth – The Destination has been making waves in Pakistan, but it seems like it’s not just Lollywood that’s interested in our macho hero! Shaan has been seen speaking about his upcoming film internationally at BBC world in the United Kingdom.

Shaan Promotes Arth – The Destination at BBC World!

Shaan’s stardom Crosses International Borders!

The Arth star was also featured on a talk show on the BBC Asian Network with Haroon Rashid.

The film is all set to release on the 21st of December, 2017 and stars the beautiful Humaima Malick, Mohib Mirza, and the maestro, Shaan himself. As seen below, he’s the man behind and in front of the camera as well.

Humaima Malick Shares BTS shots from Arth 2

The movie is being edited and being brought to completion in London under the direction of Shaan 

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for latest news and updates.

Ahsan Khan Alerts Pakistan to Help a Disabled Girl

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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Over the past years, Ahsan Khan has proved that he is a force to be reckoned with! His awe-inspiring role as Paa-Imtiaz in drama serial Udaari was lauded by the whole nation, making him bag a plethora of accolades for his impeccable performance.

While he always has his hands full with various projects, Khan puts his glam-status to a good cause by focusing on charitable work and uses his influential voice to aware society about social issues.

The hero has been spotted countless times spending his day with the orphans of SOS Village. 

He even helped an educated old man get a job and set up a major example for the whole of Pakistan.

Many might not be aware that Ahsan set up a ‘Wall of Kindness’ for Karachi’s underprivileged lot. 

And now Khan has won millions of hearts by helping a disabled girl who is in dire need of medical aid.

Taking to Facebook, the actor has alerted the whole of Pakistan about her ordeal and requested his fans to contribute to her cause.

The young girl Afhseen, hailing from Mithi had a severe injury which led to her neck hanging at 180 degrees.

What is worse, Afsheen’s father is suffering from mouth cancer and hence the family needs some serious financial help.

Ahsan Khan’s love for humanity is apparent via his perpetual philanthropic efforts and he continues to serve as an inspiring role model to his aficionados.

Social media can not help lauding the superstar for putting his fame and fortune to good use. Let’s all unite to save Afsheen’s life and help her out for a better today and an even better tomorrow.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

 

 

 

 

 

Latif Kapadia Memorial Welfare Trust Allies with The Hunar Foundation to Launch Awareness Drive In Safeguarding Common Ailments

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Web Desk
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Latif Kapadia Memorial Welfare Trust(LKMWT) has joined hands with The Hunar Foundation (THF) in an effort to create an awareness for various basic health issues and the particular effects of consuming “Gutka. To safeguard the common ailments within the society by adapting precautionary measures.

Following this alliance, ‘Gutka Eradication’ event was held at the Karachi Institute of THF, with the core purpose of educating the students about the harmful effects of eating gutka, and necessary precautionary steps that need to be ensured to overcome this addiction.

The workshop was conducted by Dr. Dinaz Ghandhi, Honorary Board Member LKMWT who is also an Associate Professor, Altamash Institute and Consultant oral and Maxillofacial surgeon at Aga Khan University Hospital. Ms Naeema Kapadia – Program Director — LKMWT, along with Mr Farman Khan and Mr Arsalan Khan of LKMWT, also participated in the workshop.

Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Dinaz Ghandhi said, “Our youth holds immense value in terms of the nation’s progress, and for that, it is our duty to ensure these young kids are well educated towards basic health issues.It is pertinent for these children to understand the level of threat, Gutka and other such eatables possess, it not only leads them to ailments but also halts their progress in academic lives,” she concluded.

Ms Naeema Kapadia of LKMWT added, ‘’We will continue to reach out to the marginalized communities in spreading awareness of the menace of gutka consumption. Together, LKMWT and THF aim to advocate, educate, and empower the youth of our communities for improved health.”

Also present at the event, were Air Commodore (Retd)- Muhammad Nasiruddin, Principal of the DMSTI of The Hunar Foundation- Karachi and Mr Abdul Razzaq Sandhu, Academic Coordinator at the DMSTI.

Air Commodore (Retd) Muhammad Nasiruddin added, “THF has given a platform to the Health Sector to raise awareness about urgent health care issues prevalent in our society. We at THF invited LKMWT to hold a workshop on the menace of gutka consumption– LKMWT raised concerns of THF students about the effects of using pan, chalia and gutka, who will now become ambassadors and carry the message to their families and communities forward.

The event and workshop were attended by many students along with the officials of LKMWT and THF, which aims to empower the youth of our country through such collaborations.

 

Pakistan Conquers ICC T20i Rankings for the First Time!

By
Anusha Sachwani
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The men-in-green have once again given us another reason to celebrate!

Under the captaincy of the hard-working skipper, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Pakistan is now leading the charts for ICC T20i Rankings!

Out of a total 14 games, the green shirts have won 12 games with tremendous effort, dedication, and of course, their talent! With New Zealand’s 53-run defeat by India, it brought them down by 3 points, placing them at 2nd.

This is the first time ever that Pakistan has reached the top of the T20I team rankings. India is placed fifth at 116 points and can at best go to the second position with a 3-0 win over New Zealand which will take them to 122 points.

ODI Rankings

Pakistan is currently ranking at #6 in One-Day International rankings. View table below;

Men’s ODI Team Rankings
(Last updated – 30 Oct 2017)
Pos Team Matches Points Rating
1  South Africa 53 6,386 120
2  India 53 6,379 120
3  Australia 52 5,948 114
4  England 54 6,156 114
5  New Zealand 49 5,432 111
6  Pakistan 46 4,560 99
7  Bangladesh 34 3,114 92
8  Sri Lanka 64 5,322 83
9  West Indies 40 3,077 77
10  Afghanistan 30 1,618 54
11  Zimbabwe 41 2,129 52
12  Ireland 25 1,028 41

Test Rankings

Men’s ODI Team Rankings
(Last updated – 10 Oct 2017)
Pos Team Matches Points Rating
1  India 36 4,493 125
2  South Africa 34 3,767 111
3  England 43 4,497 105
4  New Zealand 32 3,114 97
5  Australia 34 3,294 97
6  Sri Lanka 39 3,658 94
7  Pakistan 34 2,988 88
8  West Indies 30 2,260 75
9  Bangladesh 23 1,651 72
10  Zimbabwe 10 0 0

Congratulations Pakistan! Way to go boys!

Prime Minister’s Fee Reimbursement Scheme 2017: How to Apply

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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After Prime Minister’s Free Laptop Scheme for students of the nation, yet another great offer is on its way for the learners.

Students from economically weaker sections can now apply for Prime Minister’s Fee Reimbursement Scheme.

Introduced in June 2012, the scheme was initially designed to reimburse tuition fees and mandatory charges for the students of Balochistan, FATA, and Gilgit Baltistan. Now, as many as 114 districts of Pakistan are eligible for the offer.

Consequently, students are encouraged to pursue higher education from less developed areas through the easy financing of their tuition fees paid directly to universities.

Financial Coverage of the Scheme:

1.     Actual Tuition Fee (of Masters, MS/MPhil, and Ph.D. programs)

2.     On and Off Mandatory charges which includes Registration Fee/Enrollment Fee, Admission fee (For new admissions only), Examination Fee, Library charges(non-refundable), Laboratory charges, Research-related academic activities only.

3.     Non-study related heads like transport fee, hostel fee, Sports fee, Endowment Fund, Equipment Fee, Health Fee or Any Refundable dues will not be paid.

Approved Study Duration in which Student can get financial benefit under the Scheme
Programs Maximum duration
MA/M.Sc 2 years
MBA 3.5 Years
MS/MPhil 2 Years
MS/M.Phil (Medical Universities) 2 Years minimum -3 maximum Years
Ph.D (Natural Sciences) 5 Years
Ph.D (Social Sciences & others) 4 Years

 

 

Rules for Registration

  1. Kindly use your own CNIC, email, and mobile number for validation/new registration, as the provided data will be used for further processing. Provision of incorrect data may lead to disqualification from Prime Minister’s Schemes.
  2. Please register/validate yourself on PMFRS portal using the same email and phone number used in Laptop Scheme. Any correction for email and mobile number will not be entertained.
  3. Active email and active number are required once for Prime Minister’s Schemes and no correction will be entertained.
  4. Ensure that you enter your own active email address and phone number.
    Provision of incorrect, false or forged information may result in cancellation of your candidature at any stage.
  5. Don’t register anyone on your behalf: It would lead straight away to disqualification from the scheme.
  6. You won’t be able to receive the mobile verification code if your SIM is converted to another network.
  7. SMS verification code may be received within 10 – 15 min, so be patient.
  8. Multiple registrations against the same email will result in cancellation of all records.
  9. In case of CNIC correction for non-validated students, please share the scanned copy of your CNIC with your university focal person.
  10. If you are currently enrolled in a degree program and have already availed Fee Reimbursement Scheme for previous degree level, then you are required to send a request to HEC for allowing you to update your academic details.
  11. All student guides are available on portal in User Guides section: http://pmfrs.hec.gov.pk/guide.php.
  12. For further queries, you may visit FAQs section: http://pmfrs.hec.gov.pk/q-a.php.

Approved Regions & Universities

Provinces Districts (114) Approved Universities for Masters, MS/M.Phil Students Approved Universities for Ph.D students
Balochistan Kalat,Mastung,Khuzdar,Awaran,Washuk, Kharan/Rakhshan , Lasbela ,Ketch , Gwadar, Punjgur , Nasirabad, Jaffarabad ,Jhal Magsi,Bolan ,Quetta Urban, Quetta Rural,Pishin , Killa Abdulla ,Killa Saifullah,Barkhan ,Musa Khel, Loralai, Sheerani ,Zhob ,Dera Bugti ,Kohlu , Ziarat, Harnai , Sibi ,Nushki ,Chagai(Dalbandin), Turbat Public Sector Universities located in Balochistan Only All Public Sector Universities across the Country
Gilgit/ Hunza–Nagar, Gilgit, Skardu, Ghanche, Ghizar, Diamir, Astore Public Sector Universities located in Gilgit/ Baltistan Only All Public Sector Universities across the Country
Baltistan
Azad Jammu & Kashmir Bhimber, Kotli, Mirpur, Muzaffarabad, Hattian, Neelam, Poonch, Haveli, Bagh, Sudhnoti Public Sector Universities and Post Graduate Colleges located in Azad Jammu & Kashmir Only All Public Sector Universities across the Country
FATA Bajaur, Khyber ,Kurram, South Waziristan, North Waziristan, Mohmand, Orakzai Public Sector Universities of Khyber PakhtunKhwa only All Public Sector Universities across the Country
Frontier Regions (Peshawar , Kohat, Bannu, Lakki , D.I. Khan, Tank)
Interior Sindh Thatta, Badin, Tharparkar, Umerkot, Mirpur Khas, Tando Allahyar, Naushahro Feroze, Tando Muhammad Khan, Sanghar, Khairpur, Benazirabad/NawabShah, Dadu, Qambar Shahdadkot, Larkana, Matiari, Ghotki, Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Sukkur, Kashmore Public Sector Universities and Post Graduate Colleges located in Interior Sindh Only All Public Sector Universities across the Country
South Punjab Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahwal Nagar, Multan, Lodhran, Khanewal, Vehari, Dera Ghazi Khan, Muzaffar Garh, Rajan Pur, Layyah Public Sector Universities and Post Graduate Colleges located in South Punjab Only All Public Sector Universities across the Country
Khyber Pakhtun Chitral, Lower Dir, Upper Dir, Swat, Buner, Shangla, Malakand, Kohistan, D.I.Khan, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Batgram, Kala Dhaka/Torghar, Kohat, Bannu, Hangu, Karak Public Sector Universities and Post Graduate Colleges located in Khyber PakhtunKhwa Only All Public Sector Universities across the Country
Khwa(selected Districts)
Punjab Attock Public Sector Universities and Post Graduate Colleges located in Attock Only All Public Sector Universities across the Country
Khushab, Mianwali and Bhakkar University of Sargodha and University of Education and their campuses and Post Graduate Colleges located in Khushab, Mianwali and Bhakkar only All Public Sector Universities across the Country

 

How to Apply

Students who are newly admitted in Public Sector University in Spring/Fall Session (depending upon the university’s admission cycle) are required to apply through online student web portal system i.e. http://pmfrs.hec.gov.pk/

Deadline

15th November 2017

PSL 3 2018 Players Draft: Schedule, Timings, Details & More

By
Anusha Sachwani
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New details have surfaced for all Pakistan Super Leauge fans! The first PSL 3 Players Draft is just around the corner!

According to Wisden India, the PSL 2018 Players Draft will be divided into 2 phases, the first to take place in mid-November.

“There were complaints that overage players featured in some of the teams and to overcome that a full process is devised and separate drafts will also allow some of the teams to finish with their talent hunt programmes for emerging players,” sources informed Wisden Pakistan.

PSL 3 Players Draft Date 

The first draft will take place on November 12th. The draft for emerging players will take place in early 2018, expected in early January, whereas the tournament is expected to stretch across a duration of February-March.

New Franchise and Additions

While many new foreign players have been selected for PSL, a new franchise called Multan Sultans has also been introduced.

PSL 2018 Players List: 13 International Cricketers Sign Up

The 5 existing franchises, Karachi Kings, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United, were allowed to retain nine players each and asked to release the other nine. The new team has since recruited nine players from among the ones let go.

PSL Squads Before the Draft

Quetta Gladiators

Players Retained: Sarfraz Ahmed, Kevin Pietersen, Rilee Rossouw, Mohammad Nawaz, Anwar Ali, Mahmudullah, Umar Amin, Mir Hamza, Asad Shafiq.

Islamabad United

Players Retained: Mohammad Sami, Andre Russell, Rumman Raees, Shadab Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Samuel Badree, Iftikhar Ahmed, Amad Butt, Asif Ali.

Lahore Qalandars

Players Retained: Umar Akmal, Sunil Narine, Brendon McCullum, Fakhar Zaman, Yasir Shah, Cameron Delport, Aamer Yamin, Bilawal Bhatti

Players Traded: Sohail Khan in for Mohammad Rizwan who leaves for Karachi Kings

Karachi Kings

Players Retained: Usman Khan, Usama Mir, Khurram Manzoor, Ravi Bopara, Imad Wasim, Babar Azam, Mohammad Amir

Players Traded: Mohammad Rizwan in for Sohail Khan who leaves for Lahore Qalandars
Shahid Afridi from Peshawar Zalmi

Peshawar Zalmi

Players Retained: Mohammad Hafeez, Wahab Riaz, Shakib al Hasan, Kamran Akmal, Darren Sammy, Hasan Ali, Haris Sohail, Chris Jordan, Mohammad Asghar.

Multan Sultans

Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Kumar Sangakkara, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Irfan, Junaid Khan, Sohaib Maqsood, Irfan Khan, Kashif Bhatti

Teams PSL 2018 Teams Squad players list
Islamabad United Mohammad Sami, Andre Russell, Rumman Raees, Shadab Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq, Samuel Badree, Iftikhar Ahmed, Amad Butt, Asif Ali
Karachi Kings Usman Khan, Usama Mir, Khurram Manzoor, Ravi Bopara, Imad Wasim, Babar Azam, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Rizwan, Shahid Afridi
Peshawar Zalmi Mohammad Hafeez, Wahab Riaz, Shakib al Hasan, Kamran Akmal, Darren Sammy, Hasan Ali, Haris Sohail, Chris Jordan, Mohammad Asghar.
Quetta Gladiators Sarfraz Ahmed, Kevin Pietersen, Rilee Rossouw, Mohammad Nawaz, Anwar Ali, Mahmudullah, Umar Amin, Mir Hamza, Asad Shafiq
Lahore Qalandars Umar Akmal, Sunil Narine, Brendon McCullum, Fakhar Zaman, Yasir Shah, Cameron Delport, Aamer Yamin, Bilawal Bhatti, Sohail Khan
Multan Sultans Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Kumar Sangakkara, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Irfan, Junaid Khan, Sohaib Maqsood, Irfan Khan, Kashif Bhatti

Stay tuned to Brandsyanrio for all your latest cricket updates!

Careem & Uber Fares Likely to Increase in Punjab!

By
Anusha Sachwani
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Ever since ride-hailing services like Careem and Uber have been introduced in Pakistan, the convenience of travelling has improved overall.

However, if you are a daily user of either app and live in Punjab, then there might be a bad news in store for you.

The government of Punjab might increase the fares of both hailing services as per their new policy.

According to the policy, the owners will have to get all vehicles commercially registered for which they will have to pay a heftier amount, encouraging them to increase their rates.

According to Tribune, Punjab Information and Technology Board and the transport and excise departments formulated the new policy and the provincial government has approved it.

Earlier, the services were suspended because the vehicles were not registered in Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad. Punjab board declared the services “illegal”, asking the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) to block the apps.

Lizard Found in Nimco Packet from Leading Supermarket

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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Pakistanis and their love for food has no bounds. Be it breakfast, lunch, dinner or tea time, we’ve got a special dish for each meal. However, the substandard quality of food in the country has everyone on the lookout for any red flags related to food items, be it in a restaurant, a supermarket or the nearby grocer.

The growing substandard food in the country has led to various eateries and superstores getting raided for the unhygienic items available. In Punjab, the Punjab Food Authority has taken control over the province’s food safety and regulations.

However, this time around it is a superstore in Karachi that has landed itself in trouble. The huge chain, Imtiaz Superstore is in hot water after a buyer posted a video on Facebook which shows a ‘Fried Lizard’ inside a ‘Nimco’ packet that was bought at the store.

The person who uploaded the video has made sure to add proof to the story including receipts of the nimco packets bought from Imtiaz.

It is a shock to see such poor quality coming from Imtiaz as it is one of the most visited stores in Karachi, where masses come to shop for their monthly ration! The public is devastated by this news as not only is this utterly disgusting but highly unsafe for human consumption.

Watch the video of the Nimco containing a ‘Fried Lizard’ here:

What are your thoughts on the story? Do you have anything to add? Le

Meat & Milk Injected with Drugs Confiscated in Islamabad Markets!

By
Anusha Sachwani
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In a recent seizing of unhealthy food raids, it was found that meat and milk which was being sold in the markets of Islamabad were injected with steroids.

A special recommendation was also placed by the parliamentary panel to establish a specialized centre to examine both products before they are sold off into the markets. The purpose is to ensure quality is maintained and healthy products are being distributed.

On this matter, Senator Sajjad Hussain Turi, who is Senate Standing Committee on Health, added to this matter that a central poultry farm and public abattoir should be set up in Islamabad to ensure certified meat is provided to the residents.

He further added that this is unacceptable and action needs to be taken against individuals and organizations and those who are supplying unhealthy food on purpose.

According to RS Tech, 70,000 litres of milk has been tested by the administration and 50% of it was filled with chemicals. 208 retailers who sold this milk were issued notice and 1317 were given awareness lectures.

Posh markets in the capital like Kohsar market is also selling low standard meat. The meat is contaminated using steroids and chemicals that are extremely dangerous for the health of the people.

The discussion will further take place in meetings until a final decision is made.

 

Bank Alfalah Announces Major Organisational Restructuring

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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Major changes are underway at Bank Alfalah as it has announced a major restructuring of the management team. As reported by the business recorder,  a massive number of people from the management team have decided to leave the bank, making a huge shuffle in resources.

The following are those who have left the management team at Bank Alfalah:

  1. Faisal Farooq Khan, Group Head HR & Learning and Corporate Services
  2. Mirza Zafar Baig, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  3. Khurram Hussain, Group Head RMM North, Central, and Consumer Finance
  4. Aly Mustansir, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
  5. Imran Zafar, Group Head Merchant Banking
  6. Saadur Rehman Khan, Group Head CIBG & International Business

The bank has appointed Nauman Ansari as the President and CEO to replace Atif Bajwa who was the President and CEO for over five years and has resigned due to personal reasons.

According to the memo, after serving for six years, Faisal Farooq Khan, Group Head HR & Learning, and Corporate Services will be leaving on November 17, 2017. Bank Alfalah has not announced his replacement as yet but the GM is now going to report to Khawaja Muhammad Ahmed Group Head Operations.

The CFO will also leave on the 17th of November and Amin Sukhiani will be replacing him as the acting CFO. Khurram Hussain Group RMM North will be leaving at the end of November while the CMO, Aly Mustansir is leaving by December 10, 2017.

The President, Ansari mentioned in an inter-company memo,

“The bank’s Q3 2017 accounts are testament of performance, but to maintain momentum, we must accelerate the transformation of our business and make sure that we have the right organizational structure in place to strengthen our connections with growing universe of customers and business partners.”

Mehreen Ahmed will now be looking after the entire retail banking group, Consumer Finance, SME, Bancassurance, Bank at Work, Products and Customer Experience.

The new structure will see the marketing functions become part of the retail banking group and report to Mehreen Ahmed. The Group Head, CIBG and International Business has decided to leave Bank Alfalah from November 10 and Fakhar Ahmed will hold the office as the interim.

Nauman Ansari has announced a town hall meeting in order to answer the questions raised due to the current restructuring at Bank Alfalah.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for latest news and updates.

Karachi To Receive 2,000 Eco-Buses Under $600 Million Project!

By
Umaima Nadeem
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Ever since the establishment of CPEC, China has been of great help to Pakistan, both economically and environmentally.

Many power and infrastructure projects have been introduced in the country under the $62 billion agreement.

This year, in Karachi, many new transportation projects have been announced by the local government, namely the Yellow Line Bus Rapid Transit. Now, a Chinese company is willing to introduce electrical buses for the metropolis which shall facilitate the transportation means of the city.

The Chinese company, Eco-Bus, is offering electrical buses worth $600 million which would run on electrical batteries and would not produce smoke or noise hence improving the environmental standards of the MEGA-CITY.

A delegation of 6-people led by Thomas Wang met Waseem Akhter, the Mayor of Karachi, where they discussed the benefits of this project.

This joint venture encompasses 500 stations, which would produce new job opportunities. In these stations, the buses could come, get recharged, and then once again run for 280 kilometres.

Two new electrical buses are expected to arrive in Karachi within next two months which would evaluate and examine the performance of this vehicle on the roads of this city.

These Eco-friendly buses are providing a great opportunity for Pakistan to move towards renewable energy resources and advancement in technology.

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CAT Introduces New S41 Smartphone for the Adventurous!

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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Caterpillar the world-famous maker of industrial goods have announced a new product for the market.

CAT has now made a smartphone targeted to those with heavy-duty jobs or those who love some adventure in their lives.

The new S41 has a design which is not as attractive as the other smartphones in the industry but it has a competitive advantage over the others.

It will survive in extreme conditions which other phones would not be able to withstand.

The new CAT S41 is waterproof, can work for up to one hour to a depth of 2 meters. It is fit for a rugged lifestyle and is an upgrade from the s40 that was released years ago.

Specs & Features of the S41

  • CPU: 2.3 GHz octa-core Cortex-A53
  • GPU: Mali-T880 MP2
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio P20
  • OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
  • Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE; Dual-SIM
  • Design:
    • IP68 certified – dust/waterproof over 2.0 meters and 60 minutes
    • Drop-to-concrete resistance from up to 1.8 m
    • MIL-STD-810G compliant – salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant
  • Display:
    • 5” TFT LCD with 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution
    • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Memory:
    • RAM: 3 GB
    • Internal: 32 GB
    • Card slot: yes, via microSD
  • Camera:
    • Primary: 13 MP, PDAF, LED flash
    • Secondary: 8 MP
  • Connectivity: NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cat.6 LTE, GPS, micro USB
  • Battery: 5000 mAh; USB OTG, Pump Express 2.0 fast charging

Price

The S41 is priced at a competitive rate of $449.

 

 

Jeremy Mc Lellan Starts Twitter War With Ayesha Gulalai

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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The American comedy king Jeremy Mc Lellan is known to be an avid Pakistani supporter. His visit to the country earlier in the year grabbed quite the attention after he was all praises for Pakistan and its wonderful people that he spent time with.

However, this time around the biryani-loving American is in trouble with a Pakistani politician, Ayesha Gulalai who is offended by one of the tweets Mc Lellan posted on account of Halloween.

Jeremy’s tweet on Halloween

Here’s how Ayesha Gulalai Reacted to the Joke made by Jeremy

The tweet then quickly transformed into a social media war after others joined in on the heated debate. Not only Ayesha Gulalai’s sentiments were hurt, Pakistani Twitterati also felt it was disrespectful to use the ‘Pakistani flag’ in such a context.

 

However, it didn’t end here and Jeremy was back again with yet another comeback! Here he points out the recent Sharmeen Obaid controversy that took Pakistan by storm in the past week.

This is all of us Right Now!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for latest news and updates.

Minsk Motorcycle & Bike Plant Signs Contracts with Pakistan

By
Anusha Sachwani
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Minsk Motor Plant (MMZ trademark) has signed 3 big contracts with Pakistan.

“We welcome a positive momentum in our trade and economic relations with Pakistani companies, which enables us to bring the cooperation to a new level,” MMZ noted.

The Q3 2017 was an especially successful period of cooperation from international manufacturers who have shown immense interest in investment in the automotive sector of the auto industry.

Credits go to the well-crafted foreign economic policy. According to the agreements, with Imperial Auto Store and M.S. Enterprises, MMZ is to supply spare parts for diesel engines.

In line with a deal worth over $138,000 with Pakistan’s Amwar Agencies, Minsk Motor Plant shall sell a batch of spare parts and D-244 diesel engines. MMZ also supplies these engines to Minsk Tractor Works as components for agricultural vehicles sold to Pakistan.

MMZ shall also supply engines and spare parts to Pakistan which then will be used to repair tractors operating in the country’s agriculture sector.

“MMZ is stepping up the effort to promote cooperation with the Pakistani companies, considering finance-related matters, and working individually with other Pakistani partner companies,” MMZ added.

Standard Chartered inaugurates Diabetic Retinopathy Ward at Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital

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Web Desk
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As part of the Seeing is Believing programme, Standard Chartered Bank recently inaugurated a Diabetic Retinopathy ward at Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital Karachi.

The ward was inaugurated by Shazad Dada, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Pakistan.

Dr. Saleh Memon, who is a respected authority on eye health made a brief presentation on the progress of the project for the team.

Munazza Gillani, the Country Director Sight Savers International acknowledged the Standard Chartered partnership and lauded their contribution to eye health in Pakistan.

This ward is part of Seeing is Believing Phase 5 project. Under this project, the Bank will be investing $1million USD across 3 districts (Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi) within five years, to treat men and women who are known diabetics, for Sight-Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy (STDR).

It is estimated that the new programme will reach out to approximately 1million direct and indirect beneficiaries.

Commenting on the occasion Mr. Shazad Dada, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Pakistan, said: “Standard Chartered is making a difference in Pakistan through its avoidable blindness programme Seeing is Believing. I am proud that approximately 20percent of reduction in blindness is attributed through programmes which are supported by our Bank. This Seeing is Believing Phase 5 project will ensure that men and women who are diabetic are treated through early detection to prevent visual impairment.”

Standard Chartered Pakistan has led various Seeing is Believing initiatives in Pakistan for over 11 years, touching close to 11million lives.

As a result of the commitment and focus in this area, the Bank of Pakistan is the only corporate to be part of a policy-making government committee for Eye Health in Pakistan.

Momina Mustehsan Spills The Beans About Danyal Zafar!

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Momina Mustehsan is no less than a role model for the women of Pakistan! Her journey to stardom has been quite difficult. The haseena’s instant rise to fame came out as a shocker for the songstress who wasn’t expecting so much of a sudden limelight!

Within days, her personal life became the talk of the town and trolls were ready to attack her. But now the starlet is stronger than ever before. And this was quite apparent in her recent interview with Fifi Haroon for BBC Urdu.

Just recently, the 25-year old talented singer Momina Mustehsan made it to BBC’s Top 100 Women list and was giving major motivational messages in her interview.

However, Fifi could not resist asking her about Danyal Zafar.

#DanyalZafar #mominamustehsan

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Momina’s fans are always curious to know about the singer’s relationship status.

And the rumor mill is always hot with the gossip that the beauty is dating Ali Zafar’s brother!

☀️🌊

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Their Coke Studio duet, Muntazir radiated their strong chemistry and everyone was sure they are together.

Still the highest viewed of the season 🤷🏻‍♀️ Thank you 😊 💕 #CokeStudio10 #Muntazir #Strings

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And now Momina finally has spilled the beans about the reality of her relationship with Danyal.

Happy birthday @mominamustehsan! Wish you all the success!

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During her candid heart-to-heart with Fifi, the songstress laughed it off that she is involved with the rising musician.

“Why cant a girl & guy be just friends?”

However, she admitted that she finds Danyal Zafar pretty charming and good-looking but she is not easily smitten by men. Stating that she knows Zafar since two years, Mustehsan revealed that there is absolutely nothing cooking between them.

She added:

“I am happy by myself”

And she even made it clear that she is not involved with anybody else either by quoting Faiz Ahmed Faiz:

“Zindagi Mein Buhat Ghum Hai Muhabbat Kay Siva”

What is more, she made a point that the interview was not about their relationship and gave the message:

Let’s not define a woman’s ID by a man

However, that was not the only empowering note that the darling communicated to the viewers.

Momina talked about how women in Pakistan need to rise for themselves and for the nation to prosper and grow.

She also added that Pakistan belongs to every minority residing in our homeland and they all are a part of us.

But the highlight of her interview remains the thought-provoking message that we should all think about. 

We admire her even more now, don’t you?

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

Shehzad Roy Appointed as National Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations

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Umaima Nadeem
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Shehzad Roy

Pakistani singer and social activist, Shehzad Roy, has been designated as an official National Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

Yury Fedotov, UNODC Executive Director, congratulated and appreciated the veteran singer and social worker by saying;

“Throughout his career as a singer, social worker and a humanitarian, Mr. Roy has shown an unwavering commitment to tackling illicit drugs.”

He added:

“His position as one of Pakistan’s most famous singers, his enduring popularity with young people, and his energy and undoubted talent, will help UNODC publicize the dangers of drug abuse.”

All honoured, Shehzad expressed his gratitude by tweeting:

Shehzad Roy has previously received the Sitara-e-Imtiaz in 2005, a civil honour, for his efforts in the public service sector. He was also honoured with the ‘Sitara-e-Eisaar’ in 2006 for his NGO’s work for the rehabilitation of the victims of the 2005 Kashmir earthquake.

The singer spoke on this occasion:

“I have been following UNODC’s work even before joining them as a Goodwill Ambassador. Their work is commendable in the fields of criminal justice, drug demand reduction and HIV/AIDS prevention. These things are close to my heart especially when children are concerned, and I will give my all to my new role as National Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan.”

He has been appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador for 2 years. During his tenure, Shehzad will work on various UNODC goals including criminal justice and drug demand reduction.

Roy said:

“It is disheartening to see children imprisoned for petty crimes or drugs ruining the lives of young people. If I can help one child out of prison or convince just one boy or girl to turn away from drugs, I feel proud that I have made a difference.”

Many celebrities and social workers came forward to congratulate Shehzad Roy on this achievement. 

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Oman Air Announces Massive Year End Sale!

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Alefyah Hasnain
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The winter vacations are around the corner and Pakistanis are looking to check off yet another destination from their exciting bucket list. As always, it’s amazing when travel deals and discounts are in abundance around the peak holiday season.

As people are always on the lookout for a discount on flights and bookings, we’ve got you covered with the hottest new deal in town!

Oman Air has you covered, the Middle-eastern airline has announced a whopping Year End Sale providing a 47% OFF on Fares to Oman Air’s International Destinations. 

This comes as great news since the rates are almost half of the normal prices. It is quite a steal since these are the peak travel months of the year.

Details on Oman Air’s Year End Sale 

  1. Tickets can be booked on the 47% discount between 30th October 2017 to 6th November 2017
  2. Passengers can travel on this offer between 30th October 2017 to 31st May 2018.
  3. Discount is available on Economy and Business Class base fare only, all taxes and surcharges are included.
  4. All Oman Air destinations are included in the year-end sale except, Cairo, Manila, Jeddah, Madina, and Doha.
  5. There are very limited seats available so book your tickets now!

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

Sunway Lagoon Package for 3 Nights

Special Package for Zanzibar

For further details visit their website here

FlyDubai is Offering a Special Discount For Pakistanis!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for latest news and updates.

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