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First CPEC Marriage Happens in Pakistan & Internet is Losing it!

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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After the Pakistan – China friendship over the massive China Pakistan Economic Corridor, a project that is bound to shape the future of the country. As time goes by, we’ve seen a number of Chinese citizens settling into Pakistan and it finally seems that a merging of cultures has now begun.

The first CPEC marriage took place in Lahore recently and the pictures have taken the internet by storm!

The happy couple celebrated their union with utter style! The bride donned a beautiful white wedding gown.

The marriage was attended by family and friends of both the bride and groom!

The marriage proceedings took place in Lahore

Is this a new trend that people will now follow? We are yet to see what happens as time goes by and people from the two countries begin to further integrate into each other’s lives.

There are reportedly 30,000 Chinese working on the CPEC project in Pakistan at the moment. The multi-million dollar venture is China’s modern-day ‘Silk Road’ for land and sea trade that will link Asia with Europe and Africa.

 

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for latest news and updates.

Oil Brands Hit Back at Honda Pakistan for False Accusations!

By
Anusha Sachwani
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Just a couple of days ago, Honda Pakistan accused fuel brands. It claiming that their fuel was not up to standard and was not meeting standard quality due to which it caused problems in their engines, causing fires.

However, the brands have responded to this claiming that Honda’s claims are false and baseless and it is not their fuel which is causing the problems, but the brand’s own quality is not up to mark and is risking lives of thousands every day.

According to a report, PSO and other gas regulators said that they would investigate the complaints filed by the few automotive company claiming that local oil subsidiaries have added manganese in their gasoline to make it look like a high-quality fuel.

Earlier, when Honda came forth with this claim, they had provided test results done on samples collected from the oil distributors.

As result, reports stated that there was up to 53 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) of magnesium in the samples, while the additive is considered to be a “danger level” above 24 mg/kg.

However, the PSO spokesperson said that the company’s “products fully adhere to official terms laid out by the Ministry of Energy.”

Even Shell came out and gave their two-cents on the matter, a spokesperson said;

“Shell retail fuels comply with the MPNR Rules of April 2016 for local fuel specifications in Pakistan that do not specify any limit of manganese. All fuel imports are cleared by Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan (HDIP), the government designated laboratory that is responsible for ensuring fuel import quality. Shell has also been advocating for stricter specifications for fuels, and we welcome any discussion on the matter with relevant authorities and OEMs.”

This is a eveloping story, we will update our readers as the sotory develops and unfolds further.

 

Reham Khan Slams Haters Who Trolled Her Over Burqa Photo!

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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The rise of social media has put celebrities in a lot of trouble. Their lives are no more personal; with keyboard warriors scrutinizing them, watching their every move and deliberately making cruel, racist, homophobic and even sexist comments.

Just recently, Reham Khan got bullied over a harmless photo in which she was wearing a burka.

It was probably the cutest thing on the internet and Khan looked uber happy to adorn it!

The image instantly ignited a controversy over burqa!

However, Reham patiently addressed the debate and replied to all like a pro!

Some social media keeras hurled the most abusive remarks to Reham on the picture!

But Khan gave a fitting reply to their sick mentality and won the internet!

We need to applaud the lady for her tolerance towards such disgusting views!

Well, Reham Khan is not a beginner to the idea of online trolls. Also, she never remains hushed on such things.

In the past too, she has been savage with her takedowns of regressive and backward schools of thought.

More power to the awesome woman!

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Noori Slams Rumors About Coke Studio Season 11!

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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After String’s bid farewell to Coke Studio, it left all of us hoping for someone just as charismatic and magical to take the vacated spot. It was then rumored for Noori to take over, this created a frenzy for all of Noori fans who were overjoyed with the news!

However, this happiness didn’t last long and Noori denied taking the reigns at Coke Studio from the legendary Strings. The excitement had built up over twitter with the news but alas Noori’s manager spoke to Express Tribune and mentioned that the rumors are all fake.

Noori’s manager states,

“The rumors are false. Ali Noor and Ali Hamza are not involved in producing Coke Studio 11 as of yet.”

The two stars have stayed quiet on the entire news but oh if only this would happen, wouldn’t everyone love seeing their magic on Coke Studio season 11!

It’s been about a week since Strings has announced its final goodbye to Coke Studio, and people are still not over it!

In a public statement on their official Facebook page, Strings announced their departure.

“Coke Studio Season 10 will be the last season produced by Strings. It has been a fantastic journey for us over the course of 4 seasons and we are grateful to have had the opportunity to learn and share our work with all of you.”

We can’t wait to see what the band has next in store for its fans as it completes 30 years of their musical journey! However, the question still remains, if not Noori then who’s going to be taking over for Coke Studio season 11?

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for latest news and updates.

This ‘Roti Wala’ in Peshawar Resembles a Popular Footballer!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Remember Arshad Khan? The gorgeous ‘Chaiwala’ who became the heartthrob of the nation within hours of his picture circulating the internet!

Or the Bun-Kabab Kid who was spotted in a local park who was discovered out of the blue?

Now, there’s a new internet sensation, Peshawar’s ‘Roti-Wala’! Someone shared the image of the young lad, and to your amazement, he looks like the doppelganger of a famous footballer, none other than the Red Devil’s David De Gea!

Yes, it wasn’t the Man-U goalkeeper you saw, it was Roti-Wala! By God, the resemblance is uncanny!

Told Ya! Don’t See it Yet?

How about Now?

https://www.facebook.com/ifootballplanet/videos/1887144417967015/

Well, Arshad Khan was showered with endorsements, contracts, and fame. We hope this lad gets the same amount of attention so that he can make a promising career out of it, even if it’s endorsing local sports brands!

Burgerwala is Pakistan’s Latest Social Media Crush!

Jazzcash And JS Bank To Launch Direct Debit Servicing For The First Time In Pakistan

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Web Desk
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Expanding itself in the domain of digital payments, JazzCash has entered into an agreement with JS Bank whereby Jazz customers will have access to Direct Debit functionality.

Developed on JazzCash Payment Gateway, Direct Debit will bring more convenience and ease to JS Bank customers by enabling them to use their JS Bank account for purchasing goods and other services online. Customers will be redirected from JazzCash Payment Gateway to JS Bank Internet Banking interface to complete the transaction, thereby removing the need to enter Credit / Debit card details and authorizing the transactions.

Speaking on the occasion, Aniqa Afzal Sandhu, VP Digital & Mobile Financial Services – Jazz, said, “Direct Debit is the simplest, safest and most convenient way to make regular or recurring payments; that’s why it’s used for various utility payments online. As a leading digital company, our customer’s financial services needs take top priority and we continue to strive hard in providing them with the best services.”

“JazzCash remains committed to the digitization of financial services and the launch of this first of its kind service with JS Bank enhances our digital payments ecosystem,” She further added.

“This strategic alliance with JazzCash reinforces our commitment to the digitization of consumer experiences,” said Kamran Jafar, Group Head CRBG, JS Bank. “Our journey towards a cash-optimized universe requires forward-looking partners like Jazz to revolutionize consumer behavior and evolve towards an efficient future.”

JazzCash Payment Gateway is state of the art Payment Gateway in Pakistan. It currently supports payments through JazzCash Mobile Account (2 Million+ active accounts), JazzCash Voucher (through 70,000+ JazzCash Retailers) & Credit / Debit Cards.

Direct Debit functionality is currently in Beta phase testing. This will be launched for all JazzCash & JS Bank customers in Q4, 2017.

JS Bank is considered amongst the fastest growing banks within Pakistan’s banking landscape with 307 branches in 152 cities and one international branch. JS Bank is part of JS Group, one of Pakistan’s most diversified and progressive financial services groups.

Pakistan vs West Indies Series Postponed!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Looks like we will have to wait a little longer to see Pakistan and West Indies in action.

Unfortunately, due to the increasing concerns related to the smog which has covered Lahore, the series will no longer take place until next year.

However, this leaves us with many questions including, if Lahore is not suitable due to smog concerns what about Multan or Karachi?

Given that the attacked which was carried out on Sri Lanka almost a decade ago, the same attack which barred international cricket in Pakistan also took place in Lahore, so why aren’t PCB officials considering any other venues for the series?

PCB official stated that due to the commitment of West Indies’ players to participate in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and smog, the tour has been postponed.

“The PCB and the West Indies Cricket Board had agreed that West Indies will tour Pakistan in November, but now it is unlikely to happen because of the smog and some other reasons,” the official said.

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Web Desk
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Inovi Technologies Officially Launches 7 Sony Xperia Smartphones in Pakistan!

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Web Desk
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Inovi Technologies, at a press meetup, announced the launch of Sony Xperia devices in Pakistan; including the award-winning flagship Xperia XZ Premium, XA Series and L Series.

The grand ceremony held at Pearl Continental Hotel Lahore, on the 3rd November 2017 was attended by Inovi partners & dealers from across Pakistan, technology bloggers and media professionals.

The event began with the welcome note by Mr. Zeeshan Mianoor, COO, INOVI Technologies where he stated that “Sony Xperia is the first smartphone brand in the world to introduce 4K HDR screen & 960fps slow-motion camera along with many other exciting features.

We are truly excited that from today onwards Pakistani users can experience the magic of Sony’s innovation in the form of these great devices being launched in collaboration with Inovi technologies. We are launching the new line of devices catering to the varied needs of the Pakistani smartphone market starting at an amazing price of Rs. 19,999.”

Inovi’s team showcased all devices being launched in Pakistan and confirmed that they will be available at the following prices from Sony experience centers and authorized retailers:

  • XZ Premium: PKR: 77,999
  • XZ1: PKR: 75,999
  • XZ: PKR: 51,999
  • XA 1Ultra: PKR: 39,999
  • XA1 Plus: PKR: 36,999
  • XA1: PKR: 27,999
  • L1: PKR: 19,999

Pakistan to Face 8-10 Hours of Load Shedding Per Day

By
Umaima Nadeem
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Loadshedding

Electricity and power crisis are one of the most crucial issues in Pakistan. With the high demand of 16000 MW and the low supply for 9000 MW, the excessive demand of 7000 MW can be seen in the national grid.

As per the directive policies of the Prime Minister, Shahid Khaqaan Abbasi, power plants running on expensive furnace oil were closed down.

this created a greater gap of up to 4250 MW in the power demand and supply. The projects that were shut down included:

  • 950 MW from Hubco
  • 1000 MW from Muzaffargarh
  • 400 MW from Jamshoro
  • 700 MW from KAPCO.

Moreover, the diesel/furnace oil-fired plants that were shut down also include Nishat power, Nishar Chunian Power, Liberty, Hubco Norwal, Atlas and Kel, whose capacity accumulated to 1200 MW

The hydel power plants are also being unproductive as the reservoirs of Pakistan are releasing less water, which is creating a shortage of 4300 MW.

This will cause the country to face 8 – 10 hours of load shedding per day

An official statement issued by the Power Division also declared that SNGPL has also curtained 200 mmcfd gas supplies due to maintenance work between 3rd November – 7th November, which resulted in a reduction of 500 MW in the system.

The Power Division of Pakistan has directed the NPCC to chalk out an emergency load management plan for 72 hours till the restoration of 1200 MW nuclear power plants. However, the Power Division hopes that the situation shall improve as the demand is declining with a decrease in the temperature.

Adding to this situation, the smog in Punjab caused some plants to trip, increasing the gap to 7000 MW.

The National Transmission and Distribution system today averted the supply of electricity by tripping 11 main 500KV and 220 KV NTDC’s circuits/Grid stations. This tripping was caused by severe dense smog in the Punjab regions.

The smog also led to the closure of all Chashma Nuclear Power Plants.

However, the work is now being restored after necessary technical and security protocol. It is expected to get back to its full capacity in 72 hours.

These circuits/grid Stations include:

  • 500kv Multan – DG khan. khan,
  • 500kV Guddo747 circuit tripped along with Multan Bus Bar-1,
  • 500kv Multan-Yousafwala circuit,
  • 220KV Muzafargarh ph1 -Bhawalpur cct 1 trip @0442hrs,
  • 220kv Multan-Vehari circuits -I & II,
  • 220kv Vehari- Kassowal circuits -I & II,
  • 220kv Kassowal- Yousafwala circuits -I & II,
  • 220kv Multan-Muzafargarh circuit -4,
  • 220kv Multan-Kapco circuit-4 500kv Multan- ,
  • 220kv Vehari ,kasowal & chishtian Grids
  • 220kv Yousfwala- Okara circuit.

The power Division of Pakistan has apologized for the inconvenience caused and has asked for full cooperation from the people of Pakistan.

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Cash Payment to Employees to be Discontinued?

By
Anusha Sachwani
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Looks like Pakistan is heading towards another change in its advancements, regards to labor policies within the country.

According to the law, employers, who have more than 15 employees will have to pay them via bank transfer. However, due to undocumented economy and statistics, there is no evidence if there are employees who are paid in cash.

According to RS-Tech, Senate Standing Committee on Interior passed the Payment of Wages (Amendment) Bill 2017. This bill was passed in a bid for regulating the wages system. The bill once put into action would prevent employers from paying their employees in cash.

The bill claims that companies and organisations with over 15 employees need to pay salaries via account transfers or cheques. Payment via banks helps in assisting the government and those officials to make legal claims and keep track of all transactions if needed.

Labors can claim any violation of rights and will have proof that injustice has been done. Senator Rehman Malik—Chairperson Committee said that the employers should be responsible for opening bank accounts of their employees.

The aim is to make laws better for the common man so that their suffering can come to an end.

 

Fake WhatsApp on Play Store has Fooled More than a Million People!

By
Anusha Sachwani
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Technology nowadays has become the key-tool for hackers and scammers these days!

Not only is it easy to have someone click on a link to steal their information and hack into their accounts, fake applications have also become a thing.

A fake version of WhatsApp already has over a million downloads and is going by the name ‘Update WhatsApp Messenger’. The copycat resembles the authentic application and was uploaded by a developer who goes by the name ‘WhatsApp Inc.’ to further mislead people.

The developer uses a Unicode to replicate the original application. The Hacker News shared a screenshot to show that the name of the developer is actually “Whatsapp+Inc%C2%A0” the other characters are invisible.

WhatsApp Finally Rolls Out ‘Total Recall’ Feature!

According to a report, once the application is downloaded, the software is then bombarded with ads. This came into light through DexterGenius, a Redditor who wanted to see what it does. He wrote that the app itself has limited internet access, but it is loaded with advertisements and has a code to download one other app “whatsapp.apk.”. He further mentioned that the app itself tries to hide by having no title and a blank icon.

When inquired about the scam app Google said it’s been considered.

The application is no longer available on Google Play Store as it has been removed. However, it is important for everyone to understand that there are fake applications, thousands are uploaded every day, do not fall for these as they expose sensitive material on your phone to a world of people who want to misuse it.

 

 

Iqbal Day November 9: To Be a Public Holiday or Not?

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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The important debate that has been happening since last two years resurfaces! The whole of Pakistan is eager to know if Iqbal Day November 9th, 2017 will be a holiday or not!

No official announcement has been made by the government yet. Schools are also awaiting an official notification on the matter.

Last year, a fake notice by Federal Government declared November 9 as a holiday. However, once this news spread like wild-fire all over the social media, Interior Ministery of Pakistan announced that there is no such official notice and that the one being circulated is fake.

November 9, Iqbal Day, has long been declared as a public holiday in Pakistan. With the birthday of the national poet just around the corner, debates are bound to continue whether to make the event a holiday or not.

Iqbal Day November 9 Holiday Restored by Federal Government!

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Indian Man With ‘Sixth Sense’ Predicts Devastating Earthquake for Pakistan!

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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An uproar has been created on social media  after an Indian man’s earthquake warning for Asia went viral on the internet

Claiming to have extrasensory perception, the man, identified as Babu Kalayi, wrote a letter to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and informed him that a disastrous tsunami is about to hit eleven nations by the end of 2017.

The 11 locations include:

  1. Pakistani
  2. China
  3. India
  4. Japan
  5. Nepal
  6. Indonesia
  7. Afghanistan
  8. Thailand
  9. Sri Lanka
  10. Bangladesh
  11. Gulf Nations

Babu Kalayil’s, who is director of the Kerala-based group, wrote:

“This vigorous earthquake can be shared the entire coast of the Asian continental areas. Moreover this the effect will even replaced the boundary of the sea shore.”

While the Indian media has laughed off Babu’s prediction, officials in Pakistan have taken his warning pretty seriously and have kickstarted preparations to combat the calamity, reports BBC Urdu

Following the whole hullabaloo, yet another letter is making rounds on the web, claiming to be from Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Authority (ERRA)’s Acting Deputy Chairman.

Apparently, Pakistan’s top intelligence agency has alerted ERRA that a massive earthquake will strike the Indian Ocean by December 2017, setting off a powerful tsunami in the region.

According to the Express Tribune, the letter appears to be fake as ISI has no relation to the prediction of any natural disaster.

However, Met Department chief Dr. Ghulam Rasool also told BBC Urdu that:

“this prediction has no scientific justification, albeit, we are preparing to save ourselves from its effects. ERRA has also started its work by writing the letter.”

The news has created a wave of alarm in Pakistan. Earthquakes are considered one of the biggest natural disasters as they cannot be predicted with available technology.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

 

Qmobile & Amazon Goods Wrongfully Smuggled within Pakistan

By
Anusha Sachwani
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Sometimes, even our heroes need a little help catching the bad guys. With a tip from an unamed source, the men at Model Customs Collectorate of Preventive Karachi were able to catch reputable importers misusing the Green Channel Facility.

The importers were reportedly clearing their goods at Karachi Port through misdeclaring them as QLed products, Amazon tablets, and other various brands and products.

Cheif Director of Customs (Enforcement) South Karachi and Collector of Customs (Preventive) Karachi dispatched a team under the supervision of ADC/DC (ASO) to spoil their attempts of importing goods illegally and wrongly.

Because of the sharp vigilance, a 40-ft container was caught red handed. On the spot inquiry revealed that many products including Qmobile phones were imported into the country without any payment of duty/taxes.

Total value of goods seized rounded up to around Rs 284 million. The breakdown is as following:

SEE 2017 Competition at PAF-KIET is a Must Attend for Engineering Students

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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Love engineering? Have an ability to innovate? Looking for ways to showcase your talent? Well then, there is a massive competition being held in Karachi called ‘Student Engineering Exhibition-SEE’ and you should not miss it at any cost!

It is important to understand that education is not just limited to classrooms and the real talent can only be exhibited via novel competition and contests.

Since last 11 years, PAF-KIET has created a legacy of hosting one of the biggest and most effective engineering competition in Karachi with ‘SEE’

WHAT IS SEE ABOUT!

SEE provides a golden chance to students, hailing from institutes all over Pakistan, to test their analytical skills and unleash their practical abilities via this avant-garde platform. The initiative helps to bring out the best in potential engineers and provide them with a platform to nurture their expertise.

The two-day event is built around design, advanced manufacturing, and robotics technologies. The categories have been planned to enable the rising engineers to expand their knowledge, inspire innovation and mold their classroom concepts in a recreational style.

It boasts an extravaganza of competitions ranging from contests like:

ROBO LINE FOLLOWING

 

The robot has to follow the path (Line) to reach the goal point taking the shortest pathways.

ROBO MAZE SOLVING:

 

The Robot has to enter into the maze where it has to trace the right path by taking right turns and avoiding the obstacles.

ROBO JUNIOR:

 

Students will be asked to program robots in order to meet a challenge designed for the competition. During the two-day event, students will compete in a very dynamic, high energy and exciting environment learning teamwork skills in a recreational atmosphere.

JUNIOR DESIGN PROJECT:

This competition will be a platform to recognize the small-scale Innovative Science and Engineering projects designed during a semester

JUNIOR JUNKIES:

To create the given structures using the pile of scrap and junk. Here the students have to utilize their creative skills to design a strong and stable framework.

PROGRAMMING:

Emerging talented programmers will be given a scenario to code and a pre-written code to debug in a limited span of time.

CIRCUIT TRICKS:

A task-based competition where the participating students will be judged on their skills and capabilities in designing and developing a circuit that produces accurate results.

ENGINEERING QUEST:

A competition where the students will be tested for their knowledge and skills that they have gathered in their professional studies. It will consist of MCQs’ along with rapid fire round.

MIND QUEST:

This competition is for the students who have interest in pursuing engineering in future. They will be examined on their concepts in science, math and general knowledge.

AVIONICS WORKSHOP AND COMPETITION:

PAF-KIET is one of the pioneers of Avionics Engineering. This competition will give a flavor to the participants to enjoy the making of ornithopter and rubber band glider.

Other than engineering and science contests, it also a variety of competitions in arts, theater, chess, photography and much more.

 

WHERE:

PAF KIET (main campus)

WHEN:

6th and 7th of November 2017

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“Fake News” Coined As Word Of The Year 2017

By
Umaima Nadeem
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The word “Fake news” has now become a true news! These two words have been coined as Word of the Year 2017 by Glasgow-based Collins Dictionary.

“It has been derided by the leader of the free world and accused of influencing elections, but ‘fake news’ is today legitimate news as it is named Collins’ Word of the Year 2017.”

Before 2017, it didn’t event exist, but thanks to the miracles of this year, it emerged everywhere. Collin’s said:

“It has been derided by the leader of the free world and accused of influencing elections, but ‘fake news’ is today legitimate news as it is named Collins’ Word of the Year 2017.”

The runner-up words also listed by site were “Antifa,” “fidget spinner,” “gender-fluid,” “echo chamber” and “gig economy”. Another word that almost made to the list was “Corbynmania” which means “fervent enthusiasm for Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the UK Labor Party.”

Donald Trump is now becoming a trendsetter as majority of the words said by him are on the tongue of millions. Trump has used “Fake news” many times in his speeches. He used it so much that its usage has gone up to 365%. Hence it has been declared as “Word of the year”.

Let’s keep our fingers crossed because you never know what Donald Trump will make popular in the next year. We can just hope for it to be something positive!

Have anything to add to this story? Do let us know in the comments below.

Pakistan’s Historic Court Decision Rules Against 2nd Marriage

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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For the first time, the Lahore High Court ruled against a man who got married for the second time without his first wife’s consent. This ruling has created history in Pakistan and has been applauded by women’s rights activists.

The man charged guilty has been ordered to serve a six-month jail term and has been imposed with a fine of Rs. 200,000.

The case is now being called historical as this has been the first time a court in Pakistan has sided with the woman under a 2015 family law. Ayesha Bibi won the case against her husband, Shahzad Saqib who got married again without asking for her approval.

The defendant, Ayesha Bibi had pleaded with the court stating, 

“To get married without your first wife’s permission is breaking the law!”

Ayesha’s husband spoke about religion allowing him to marry four times and he did not need permission from his wife to do so. However, the court did not take his side and rejected his argument.

Romana Bashir, a Women’s Rights Activist and NGO Head spoke on the ruling, 

“It is encouraging that a wronged woman has used this law to complain to the court. The decision augurs well for women’s empowerment”

According to the Institute for Policy Studies, a research organization, polygamy was more popular in rural areas as compared to urban cities. Its common in families without a male heir and when the men have extramarital affairs.

The Chair of Punjab Commission on the Status of Women, Fauzia Viqar was happy about the ruling and termed it as a step towards ending polygamy in the country.

“The decision sets an important precedent. It will discourage polygamy and encourage women to take up their case with the courts. It will create awareness among people, in general, and women, in particular. Wronged women using this law will lead to their empowerment.”

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

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PIA to Suspend Flights to Three More Destinations After New York

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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After the closing down of PIA’s iconic route to New York, the airline has announced yet other disappointing news that has shaken the nation. The loss suffered by the airline has been in billions, a continuous decline in service has led to PIA’s dismal conditions.

People were highly saddened and disappointed after PIA ended its New York route, however, it is now planning to close down 3 European destinations after the Big Apple. The decision has been made due to the loss these routes are causing the organization as it cannot compete with foreign airlines.

Pakistan International Airlines has decided to close down the following 3 Europe Routes: 

  1. Barcelona (Spain)
  2. Milan (Italy)
  3. Paris (France)

Barcelona, Milan and Paris are popular tourist destinations and part of a lot of Pakistani travel bucket lists.

Apart from the 3 cities, PIA has already stopped going to various European tourist hotspots such as: 

  1. Amsterdam
  2. Frankfurt
  3. Bradford
  4. Glasgow
  5. Chicago
  6. Moscow
  7. Istanbul

It is definitely a sad state of affairs, Istanbul (Turkey) has now become one of the most visited holiday spot by Pakistanis. The country is a cusp between Asia and Europe and comparatively affordable from other European countries. The same reason of facing losses had been cited for the closure of these routes.

The Pakistan Airline Pilot Association (PALPA) has mentioned this as a big blunder showing a lack of commercial aviation experience on part of the airline management. PALPA will approach the Senate and National Assembly to brief them on the disaster and the decrease in the network of PIA.

PIA In Massive Loss!

According to latest reports, PIA is facing a loss worth 4 Billion. The country’s flagship carrier is akin to a sinking Titanic with no superhero to save it.

Advisor to Prime Minister on Aviation, Sardar Mehtab Abbasi told Geo News:

NEITHER THE GOVERNMENT NOR THE AIRLINE’S MANAGEMENT OR ITS EMPLOYEES ARE READY TO OWN IT.

However, he believes that the airline has a lot of potentials to recover itself and rise from the ashes all over again.

“THERE IS A LOT OF TALENT, A LOT OF POTENTIAL, IF THEY [PIA] UTILISE THEIR POTENTIAL TO THE MAXIMUM THEN THINGS CAN CHANGE”

PIA’s Last Flight to New York Today!

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Chevening Scholarship Program in the UK: Last Chance to Apply

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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We all know how much UK qualifications are honored and recognized worldwide by organizations, governments, and top universities cause of its academic strength.

All those who are eager to study in top varsities of U.K are in great luck! There are some major openings for the prestigious Chevening scholarship programme and you better not miss this ah-may-zing chance to apply for it.

The UK government’s global scholarship programme, Chevening Scholarship programme offers awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world. It provides learns with a golden chance to study for a master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.

Host Institution(s)

Any university in the UK

Level/Field(s) of study

Full-time taught Masters Degree Programme in any subject at any UK university

Number of Awards

1500 scholarships globally are offered under the programme

Scholarship value/inclusions

The programme covers:

  1. university tuition fees,
  2. a monthly stipend,
  3. travel costs to and from the UK,
  4. an arrival allowance,
  5. a homeward departure allowance,
  6. the cost of one visa application
  7. a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must:

  1. Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country.
  2. Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship has ended
  3. Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to a post-graduate programme at a UK university.
  4. Have at least two years’ work experience
  5.  Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 12 July 2018
  6.  Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 12 July 2018

Deadline

Applications close on 7 November 2017 at 12:00 GMT (midday UK time).

How to Apply

Apply online at http://www.chevening.org/

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