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Pizza Hut Pakistan Launches the Big Dipper Pizza

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Pizza Hut, one of the largest international food chains in the country and a pioneer within the pizza industry, recently launched the new Big Dipper Pizza in Pakistan.

Big Dipper Pizza includes twenty four delicious slices with four dips that will make the pizza even more delicious and scrumptious. One can have all four dips in one pizza which are Fiery Peri, Garlic and Mint, Creamy Ranch and Chipotle BBQ.

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“We aim at making Pizza Hut the fastest growing and most loved food chain in Pakistan. The brand is known for leading the market in food innovation, using the finest quality of ingredients. The launch of the new Big Dipper is one such initiative that the consumers will surely love.” said Marya Khan Chief Marketing and Innovator Officer (CMIO) MCR PVT LTD.

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The newly launched Big Dipper is available at all Pizza Hut outlets across Pakistan for dine in, take away and home delivery.

The BIG DIPPER is now in Pakistan with 24 scrumptious slices & 4 mouth-watering dips.
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Top 5 Coke Studio Songs That Made it to Movies

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Back in 2007 when Live from Abbey Road graced our television screens, it was all anyone could talk about. The likes of Snow Patrol, John Mayer, The Killers, Gnarls Barkley, Dave Matthews and countless others were right there on our television screens, performing live every week or so. It was heaven for any music fan.

Fast forward to eight years and Coke Studio made its debut on Pakistani channels after a highly successful stint on MTV Brazil with Estúdio Coca-Cola. Instantly, it made a splash in the nation with its musical fusions of east and west.

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When it comes to artists performing, nothing beats watching them live. Since its launch, Coke Studio Pakistan has not only helped in reviving our slowly dwindling music industry, but has also helped in bringing fresh faces and singing voices to both national and international audience.

Consequently, Coke Studio gave a big boost to Pakistan’s music scene, so much so, that several tracks that have been sung as part of the show featured in successful Pakistani as well as Indian films.

Here is a list of some of the highly popular Coke Studio Pakistan songs that made their way into soundtracks of various soundtracks.

Alif Allah (Jugni) by Arif Lohar & Meesha Shafi

Season:  Coke Studio Season 3
Year of release:   2010
Movies featured in:  Jugni, Cocktail, and Diary of a Butterfly
Movie version by:  Arif Lohar and Meesha Shafi (Jugni), Arif Lohar and Harshdeep Kaur (Cocktail), Arif Lohar (Diary of a Butterfly)



Meesha Shafi, who rose to fame with her various acting stints in Pakistani dramas and films such as The Reluctant Fundamentalist and Waar, made her singing debut with Pakistani band ‘Overload’.

However, her rock star career took a really big turn when she featured in the third season of Coke Studio and performed alongside Punjabi folk singer, Arif Lohar. The song Alif Allah (Jugni), which is heavily influenced by the work of 17th century Sufi poet Sultan Bahu, till now remains one of the most popular songs from Coke Studio.

Chal Diyay by Zebunnisa Humayun Bangash & Haniya Aslam ft. Javed Bashir

Season: Coke Studio Season 2
Year of release: 2009
Movie featured in: Behadd
Movie version by:  Zebunnisa Humayun Bangash and Haniya Aslam



When you have some of the world’s best musicians to work with, there is always a chance of your music becoming a hit too. Same is the case with the cousin duo of Zeb and Haniya, whose mesmerized the nation with their debut album Chup produced by none other than, Mekaal Hassan.

Making an appearance in the second season of Coke Studio, the duo made a further name for themselves with songs such as “Paimana Bitte”, “Chup” and “Chal Diye”. 

Chal diye was then featured in Hum TV’s telefilm, Behadd that starred Fawad Khan.

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Kangna by Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad

Season: Coke Studio Season 4
Year of release: 2011
Movie featured in: The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Movie version by: Fareed Ayaz & Abu Muhammad



Ever since Coke Studio became a permanent fixture in our lives, qawwali has once again risen as the go-to genre of music for youngsters who had little or no interest in the category.

Fareed Ayaz and Abu Muhammad can be credited among several others for making qawwali a popular genre among the younger generation. Their performance of Kangna made its way on the adaptation of Mohsin Hamid’s book The Reluctant Fundamentalist, garnering, even more, praise nationally and internationally.

Top 10 Coke Studio Songs of All Time

Shakar Wadaan Re by Asrar

Season: Coke Studio Season 7
Year of release: 2014
Movie featured in:  Ho Mann Jahan
Movie version by: Asrar



Mahira Khan along with her equally gorgeous co-stars, Adeel Hussain and Sheheryar Munawwar might be the reason of Ho Mann Jahan’s success. But no one can deny the fact, that the movie’s must-dance-song for mehndi’s, Shakar Wadaan Re is the reason the film gained popularity.

Asrar made waves when he first appeared on the show in 2014 and performed his debut tunes- Sub Aakho Ali Ali and Shakkar Wadaan Re.

Garaj Baras by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Ali Azmat

Season:  Coke Studio Season 1
Year of release:  2008
Movie featured in:  Paap
Movie version by:  Ali Azmat



In 2003 when this first hit the airwaves, Garaj Baras was all anyone could ever talk about. With the song making its way onto the soundtrack of Pooja Bhatt’s movie Paap, it marked another era of Pakistani musicians marking their dominance in the Bollywood industry.

The song has since won several accolades not only as a single but also for its appearance on the soundtrack of the movie Paap. In 2008, Ali Azmat along with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan performed the song on the first season of Coke Studio.

Can you think of any more Coke Studio songs that made it to the silver screen? Share with us in the comments below.

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Pakistani Car Sales Decreased by 12% in July

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2016, so far, has been a profitable year for Pakistan as the auto industry grew noticeably. However, July 2016 did not go too well for four-wheeler car manufacturers as the month saw a decrease in sales by 12% despite the launch of the most awaited 2016 Honda Civic.

According to reports from Pakistan Automobile Manufacturers Association (PAMA) 13,932 units including LCVs, SUVs, vans, and cars were sold during the month.

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One of the highly possible reasons behind this downfall can possibly be the ‘Apna Rozgar’ scheme which has brought a decline towards Suzuki Bolan and Suzuki Ravi which fell by 53.3% and 51% in sales.

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Hamza Raza, Analyst at Topline Securities, sales have risen by 36%, excluding Bolan and Ravi. Also, Eid was observed in July, people were more focused on buying food items and clothes over cars, and days off means decrease in purchases.

He added, ““We expect car sales to remain robust in fiscal year 2016-17 (FY17) – despite the absence of the Taxi Scheme – since Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) would be launching a new model – Celerio (1,000cc category) – in the latter half of this year and Indus Motors (INDU) would continue to see strong demand due to its Corolla.”

“We believe that Honda City is the main contributor to HCAR’s sales growth; additionally, volumes of the new model of Honda Civic are expected to pick up considering demand from pre-booking and response at launch. Civic’s launch attracted attention from prospective buyers with more interest towards the 1.5L Turbo variant.”

Not just that, taking about the automotive industry, manufacturers have been raising prices, which is also another why we may possibly see another decrease. One of these manufacturers is Pak Suzuki, which announced an increase in price for their Suzuki Mehran, Cultus, Swift, and other models.

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Instagram Top Picks of the Week: Fashion Diaries

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Instagram is heating up with the top fashion brands now each sharing BTS shots of their photoshoots. In order to better inform potential customers and fans about their upcoming collections, these fashion brands update their Instagram accounts with sneak peeks and work in progress. We combed through these accounts to bring you this week’s Instagram Top Picks – Fashion Diaries.

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The very cute video shared by Crimson Pakistan about their upcoming collection. It features some really cute little ballerinas and Sanam Saeed working her magic.

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Vogue India

Our top Pakistani Celebrities collaborated with the coveted Vogue India Magazine for a Fashion Photoshoot.

Saira Rizwan

Set in the backdrop of the stunning Rohtas Fort, check out the exclusive BTS shots of the upcoming collection by Saira Rizwan.

Gigi Hadid

The model made news recently when she announced her new fashion line that will be launched in collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger.

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With denim in much demand, this local brand made use of two top trends to create this look.

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Zainab Chottani

The star of the movie Janaan looked lovely in a Zainab Chottani outfit for the promotion of the movie set to be released on Eid.

Karishma Kapoor

The Indian celebrity heated things up in a sleek black outfit for her brother in law’s birthday bash.

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Sania Maskatiya

With the wedding season always on in Pakistan, the bridal fashion is in demand at all times.

Which pick did you like best?

Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez Instagram War: Twitter Reacts

Forget politics; forget sporting glory being achieved at the Olympics. What will always be remembered as a memorable day in the history of social media is the Hollywood singing sensation, Justin Bieber deleting his Instagram account.

The news of the pop icon’s departure from Instagram has engulfed the entire Twitter nation and has made way for yet another global social media meltdown for the Twitterati.

With nearly 78 million followers, Justin Bieber removed his Instagram account after a tense exchange with his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez, followed by a much-heated abuse from his own fans.

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Of course, regular folks can now stop feeling special that cyber bullying can only happen to them. Now celebrities are also becoming “victims” of social media abuse. Even, some of the most followed celebs have gone to the extent of quitting social media websites or taking a hiatus in order to get back on their feet. Justin Beiber seems to be the next star in line to take a break after he went through the whole drama.

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The whole  frenzy erupted on social media when Bieber posted a series of photos with Sofia Richie, with whom he is supposedly in a relationship with.

To this, his supposed “fans” reacted badly, prompting the “Baby” hitmaker to post about making his account private if fans didn’t stop with the hate comments.

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Selena Gomez was apparently “disappointed” over the news of Bieber dating Lionel Richie’s 17-year-old daughter, Sofia Richie. And that is when his old flame popped in the comment section, fanning the flames even more.

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Twitter, as usual, reacted as it always does; with plenty of memes.

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Since then, Justin Beiber has deleted his Instagram account. However, several interesting newsworthy items have come into the light as a result of the social media drama between the duo.

Did Selena Gomez really cheat on Bieber with former One Direction heartthrob Zayn Malik? Will the Belieber blackout really effect the 22-year-old?

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However last night, Selena Gomez posted an apology on her Snapchat about all that went down after the news went viral.

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Will Justin Bieber return to Instagram? Will he forgive Selena Gomez? Will his fans forgive him? Let’s wait and watch!

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American Horror Story’s Season 6 ‘Blind Date’ Teaser Freaked Everyone Out

The popular FX Network show, American Horror Story (AHS) is bringing out its latest addition to the series, Season 6 (S6), 14th September. To promote their new season a teaser was released titled ‘Blind Date’, and it freaked everyone enough to get the internet talking.

The teaser features an actress, the clothes and effects make it seem as if the storyline belongs somewhere in the late 60s or early 70s. The actress is being pulled into a body of water by a sea monster, while she yells, “I have to get back to my sorority.”

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The teaser gave off vintage Hollywood vibes, not just that, for those who have seen the previous 11 trailers can note that there is something that links them all asides the question mark and the number 6. All the trainers have something in common in regards to ‘cinema’ . The teasers are all flashbacks of horror movies.

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The new season can possibly take us on a journey into the classic horror-based era of Hollywood, which includes names like The Hills Have Eyes, Frankestine, The Mummy, and Rosemary’s Baby we may even see Child Play’s Chucky make an appearance too. Blind Date gave a bit of a confirmation to the speculation of the theme of the show.

Possible Cast of American Horror Story S6

The cast was not announced officially, yet, however, everyone is making their own speculations of who may be the cast. Unfortunately, Jessica Lange will not be a part of the series anymore, as the actress announced that American Horror Story is no longer an era her career will visit in the future.

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On the other hand, Lady Gaga, who made her first appearance in AHS: Hotel, won a Golden Globe for her performance and is most likely to be a part of the cast for S6. She did announce she will be a part of it, however, this year is quite busy for her, so there are no promises.

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Angela Bassett

Bassett announced her return to AHS in S6 during her interview with Larry King. Although no major information has been unveiled about the roles of the members, we can assume it will be something insane. We have seen it throughout the show that the character Bassett plays is bold, unique,and a major contribution towards the story.

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Cheyenne Jackson

The actor announced his return to the series through Out Magazine. Not only that but he also revealed some of the photographs from the mysterious season.

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Matt Bomer

Matt Bomer is coming back for season 2, he announced this news with Enstarz. However, at that time he was unsure about the plot and unaware of the story, so he could not give much of an inside scoop.

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Peter Evans

We have seen Evans play some amazing characters in AHS, from season 1 to 5, we have been seriously impressed too. Keeping in mind that Evans is now a ‘family member’ to the series, there is a huge possibility we may see him once again ready to sweep us off our feets.

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Sarah Paulson

Just like Evans, Paulson has been a major part of the AHS family as well. We may possibly see her make a return to the screen once again for AHS S6. She has also outdone herself as an actress and acts flawlessly for any role thrown at her.

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Denis O’Hare

O’Hare is also part of Evans and Paulson’s AHS squad from the beginning of the series. He has outdone himself in Season 5 playing a new character, different from the roles we have seen him perform as.

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Top 10 Celebrities with Their Own Fashion Line

Being in constant limelight, the celebrities invest a lot of time and money looking perfect. Everything about them, from their hair and makeup, to their outfits and accessories are closely scrutinized. Their fans try hard to imitate their looks to an extent that at times, whatever outfits they wear become sold out instantly. With such a strong influence on people, many celebrities have come up with their own fashion line.

Here we take a look at the top celebrities who at some point launched their own Fashion line and their fate now.

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1) Victoria Beckham

Perhaps the most successful Fashion line on this list, Victoria Beckham’s label has been going strong since 2006. Her designs include dresses, eyewear and accessories like handbags. The brand has a huge fan following that has many celebrities in it as well. We have seen the likes of Kate Winslet, Gisele Bundchen and Eva Longoria sporting her outfits many a times.

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2) Beyonce

Beyonce is a household name. All her looks whether on the red carpet or her music videos are copied by millions of fans. However, her fashion line ‘House of Dereon’ has unable to garner the same attention. Launched in 2004, the label she started with her mother is somewhat not as popular as one would have expected it to be. At present, we have mostly seen her own family wearing the designs.

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3) Jennifer Lopez

The singer/actress is always in the news because of her killer sense of style. From the controversial dress she wore to the Grammys to her latest stunning looks, she turns heads wherever she goes. Unfortunately the same cannot be said for her now extinct fashion line. The label known as ‘Sweetface’ promised to be her take on urban wear but could not deliver. The cropped hoodies, sequined tube tops were a completely opposite of what fans were used to seeing J.Lo in and soon in 2009, the label ceased production.

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4) Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid has been the brand ambassador at Tommy Hilfiger for a while. And while people have adored all the looks she’s modelled for them, the news that she is launching her own collection with the brand is making everyone ecstatic. The AW16 TommyXGigi collection will showcase women’s footwear, sportswear and accessories. While the collection won’t be available until September 1st, you can get an exclusive sneak peek here.

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5) Justin Timberlake

The singer co-founded a fashion label ‘William Rast’ back in 2005 that features ready to wear premium denim for men and women. The brand is somewhat successful with its edgy designs being quite popular with the younger generation.

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6) Fergie

The Black Eyed Peas singer has her very own shoe line that she launched with Caleres Inc. Her latest collections will feature bohemian, western prints mixed with snake, suede materials – a combination we cannot wait to check out.

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7) Taylor Swift

Earlier this year, the singer made news when she announced she’s launching a clothing line exclusively for her Chinese fans. A little unfair to the rest of the world, the collection is a mixture of crop tops, skirts and high-waisted cropped pants.

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8) Sarah Jessica Parker

She may be famous for her style on the hit show Sex and the City, but her clothing line ‘Bitten’ failed to generate the same hype. Launched in 2007 with Steve & Barry, the label’s life was shortlived and it eventually closed down in 2009.

 

 

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9) Melissa McCarthy

Addressing the serious dearth of good fashion lines for plus sized women, Melissa McCarthy launched her fashion line with HSN in 2015. The collection features stylish and trendy clothes for plus sized women.

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10) Kanye West

Kanye is no stranger to controversy. So when the news spread that the singer is coming up with his own fashion line for both men and women, naturally everyone was excited to see it. However, expectations fell short when the collection mostly made up of tight leather shirts with barely there bottoms made little sense to the average person. The cut and design were deemed unfit to be worn by anyone other than Kim Kardashian.

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Bonus Feature: Fashion Line by Katy Perry and Gwyneth Paltrow

Both the stars have recently stepped into the fashion world announcing their respective labels. However, we are yet to see what they two come up with. Katy Perry’s shoe line will be launched at the end of the year. Whereas Gwyneth Paltrow’s fashion line will come out on September 1st.

Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora Khan Separated Again!

Arbaaz khan & Malaika Arora’s relationship had become quite the talk of town earlier this year, when the two separated, with rumours floating that the couple is divorced! Even though that rumor proved to be untrue, speculations have been flying about the two reconciling.

No one truly knew what actually went on between the couple as none of the two talked about the issue openly.  However, we finally have an inside scoop on the story with Arbaaz Khan confirming that they have indeed, separated, Mumbai Mirror confirms.

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Mr. Khan said, “At this point of time we are not together, we are separated, and that’s about it.”

People thought that things have finally been settled between the two when Malaika started hanging out with Khan’s family.

Malaika had cut off Khan’s family entirely while Arbaaz kept emphasizing on how things were fine between the two.  We really thought the two were ready to give their marriage a second chance when estranged wife Malaika posted a sweet picture of the two with the following message: “Happy bday Arbaaz…happiness always!

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Earlier the two issued the following statement, “The truth is, we have taken a break, but that doesn’t mean people can presume, assume and speculate things of such malicious nature. We are taking out time to figure out our lives… Yes, it’s true that we are separated, but where our lives go and what transpires between us, it is for us to decide. Wherever it goes from here, we will talk about it when we are ready to.”

According to an Indian website, Spotboye.com, Malaika had moved out of their home in Bandra,earlier this year.

The 42-year-old Malaika who was hosting a TV show with her 48-year-old husband is said to have shifted to an apartment in the nearby Khar neighbourhood along with their teenage son.

So is it truly over for these lovebirds? What do you think?

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Momal Sheikh Talks About Happy Bhaag Jayegi & Working in Bollywood

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Momal Sheikh is up and about in Bollywood, promoting her debut movie “Happy Bhaag Jayegi” and seems to be having a fun time with her co-stars while at it.

In an interview with the Times of India, the Pakistani darling revealed the differences she felt between Pakistan’s entertainment industry and B-town. It appears like the starlet is more of a Bollywood fan!

“There is a huge difference in terms of quality. I have never done a Pakistani film before, but from what I can gauge Bollywood is relatively warmer and kinder. Here, people work like a family unit rather than professionals. After doing a Hindi film, I have matured as an actor”, told Momal Sheikh

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She added that the presence of Pakistani actresses, Mawra Hocane and Mahira Khan in India made her feel even more comfortable working across the border.

“Last time when I was here, Mahira, Mawra and I would catch up almost every day after work. Initially, I was nervous about the idea of working here. But I have got so much love and attention that the place started feeling like home soon. Even senior actors don’t make you feel awkward. They ensure you have the confidence to perform well and help you enhance your scene”, said the actress.

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When asked if she feels competition with the rest of Pakistani stars working in India, Momal Sheikh revealed, “I am friends with Mahira, Mawra and Fawad. I can never be envious of Mahira just because she is working with Shah Rukh Khan. You can’t compete and compare because that sucks the fun out of work.”

For those who don’t know, Sheikh was earlier offered a role in Welcome Back and two other Indian movies. But since she was expecting her first child Ibrahim, the heroine refused the offer.

Later, she got lucky again and was offered a supporting role in Happy Bhaag Jayegi.

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Will Sheikh’s debut turn out to be as promising as expected from the Pakistani actress? Let’s wait and watch!


 

Devoting his career to Lollywood and Bollywood films as well as Pakistani dramas Javed Sheikh is now all set to appear in the Bollywood’s upcoming film Happy Bhaag Jayegi alongside with his daughter Momal Sheikh. The movie is expected to release in the year 2016, after the completion of the last sequel.

The movie is expected to release in the year 2016.

Talking about the film with Dawn Images, the actor said, “In the film, I play a Pakistani bureaucrat and am Abhay Deol’s father. Momal, on the other hand, is Abhay’s fiance, so she plays my daughter-in-law.”

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In an earlier interview with Dawn Images, Momal Sheikh disclosed that she was debuting as an actress in a Bollywood project.

The actress revealed that she is also debuting as a Pakistani character in the movie.

“[The director/producer] were looking for an actress for a really long time. Baba [Javed Sheikh] had given them a few names of good actresses, but none of them were able to commit to the project for various reasons. When they came to know about me, they asked Baba, but he suggested that I wasn’t ready because I had just had my baby. But they approached me anyway, and the director talked to me about Tanu Weds Manu’s success, and I read the script, which I found to be really good,” she said.

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The movie is being produced under the banner of Anand Rai of Tanu Weds Manu fame and directed by Mudassir Aziz. The leading cast of the movie includes Abhay Deol and Diana Penty.

On the other hand, Javed Sheikh is also scheduled for another Bollywood movie whose details are yet to be revealed.

He has also signed a Pakistani project- a film named Wajood.

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Mohenjo Daro Movie Review & Box Office Report: Twitter Stands Divided

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While Hrithik Roshan’s Mohenjo Daro weaved major hype and hoopla prior to its release, the movie apparently has fallen flat at Pakistan’s box-office and has been labeled as a major flop by the critics.

A new report by the Express Tribune reveals that Mohenjo Daro and its rival, Rustom have reaped Rs 20 million as per the details by Sabina Islam, marketing and media manager at IMGC Entertainment.

“Mohenjo Daro has not performed well, and is only expected to collect around Rs40 to Rs50 million, whereas Rustom can go up to Rs70-80 million,” she told ET.

According to Super Cinemas General Manager, Khorem Gultasab, Mohenjo Daro had a significant drop. It did okay on the first day but it dropped big time.”

Similarly, Atrium Cinemas Managing Director Nadeem Mandviwala also stated that Roshan’s movie has failed at the box-office.

“Mohenjo Daro is a flop. Its average occupancy in the last four days has been 66% while Rustom and Suicide Squad have about 75% occupancy”,  he told ET.

It is apparent that Hrithik Roshan’s flick for the year will be no longer be amongst the top grossing movies.


Hrithik Roshan’s much anticipated Bollywood flick Mohenjo Daro was released on Friday, August 12th. There are mixed reactions and average critic ratings garnered by the period adventure film. According to the local box office numbers, the movie did pretty decently on its opening day by collecting Rs. 83 lacs, as per Box Office Detail.

The movie has the potential to collect more over the weekend. It left behind another Bollywood flick Rustom at the cinemas on its opening day, that only raked Rs. 54 lacs.

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It was the opposite in India, where the Akshay Kumar starer Rustom overtook the period romance, Mohenjo daro. Rustom earned INR 14.11 crores while Mohenjo Daro lagged behind reaping INR 8.8 crores on its first day of release.

The film is an Ashutosh Gowariker’s directorial venture, set in the Indus Valley Civilization backdrop. The movie showcases Hrithik in a rugged avatar while Pooja is a beautiful princess, exuding just the right amount of grace and charisma on-screen.

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The story of the movie is quite clichéd; it revolves around a young orphan boy (Hrithik) who falls for a princess (Pooja Hegde) only to realize she is the daughter of a man who plotted Hrithik’s father’s murder. The love story evolves into a revenge sequence keeping the audiences hooked.

According to critics, Hrithik gave a performance of his lifetime while Pooja suited well for the role. However, there were some loopholes that bored the audience.

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The opening numbers for Mohenjo Daro are the biggest for Hrithik Roshan as it even left behind Bang Bang by some margin. The numbers of Rustom are also above what Airlift had collected. Airlift collected over 1.37crore over a three-day period while Rustom is expected to go over 1.5crores.

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Where some of them were on a positive note too:

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Sanam Saeed, Fahad Mustafa, Ayesha Omar, Maya Ali, Mehwish Hayat & Others Sizzle on Vogue India Cover

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A handful of Pakistani celebrities will soon be making it to the Vogue India cover. Mehwish Hayat, Sheheryar Munawar, Ayesha Omer, Maya Ali, Fahad Mustafa and Sanam Saeed will be gracing the most coveted, Vogue India magazine cover.

The team especially made a visit to Pakistan just to shoot with these bunch of talented stars! The celebrities are all simply dressed in white t-shirts and denim jeans, looking simply chic and just plain gorgeous.

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According to Ayesha Omer and Mehwish Hayat, they were asked not to reveal the shoot’s title or any other details until the issue is published and out in September.

While talking to The Express Tribune, Ayesha said, “The six of us have done a shoot for Vogue India. Can’t reveal the title of it yet. Let it be a surprise!” 

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Mehwish Hayat also expressed excitement, stating that it felt good to be appreciated for their talent and achievements, not only locally but  worldwide.

“All I can tell you for now is that it features us as ‘Pakistan’s Sweethearts,’” Mehwish said.

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Stars shooting for #VogueIndia #lovepakfashion

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Sanam Saeed will soon be appearing in upcoming romantic comedy flick, Dobara Phir Se, and a unique Pakistani drama, Gypsy. On the other hand, Fahad Mustafa will be seen in the much awaited Eid-ul-Azha release Actor-in-Law.

Can’t really wait for the Pakistan’s Sweethearts issue, can we?

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Hajj 2016 Pilgrim Helpline Established by Ministry

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A helpline for the Hajj 2016 pilgrims has been designed by Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony in order to facilitate and keep the pilgrims informed in Saudi Arabia, Samaa TV reports. 

The pilgrims going for Hajj this year, through a government or private scheme can register their concerns, inquiries and complaints in Pakistan on the following number: 042-111-725425.

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An official of the ministry stated that a specific number has also been provided to register complaints in Saudi Arabia; the numbers is as follows: 800-1166622.

The ministry official has claimed that the helpline will be working 24/7 to assist and facilitate the Hajj pilgrims. The Ministry of Hajj in Saudia Arabia has also established a helpline to avoid the stampede and accidents that occurred last year, taking several pilgrims’ lives.

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Another one of the precautions the Religious Affairs is ready to take, asides providing a 24/7 helpline, is embedding a Pilgrim Tracker on those who will go to perform Hajj. This decision came after the horrific accident last year when more than 1,450 individuals lost their lives due to a stampede, according to the associated press.

These individuals were from 19 different countries. Because of the concerns both the country’s government and the Ministry of Religious Affairs have, they decided to equip each pilgrim with a tracker, that will identify the location of the individual.

Being able to track all Pilgrims going for Hajj means being able to account for all of them, and to send any emergency assistance of help to them immediately, without wasting much time. The tracker will be attached to either a pendant, bracelet, or an accessory the Pilgrim will carry with them.The sensors on the trackers send signals back to an assistant office in Saudi Arabia which will be active 24/7.

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The sensors on the trackers send signals back to an assistant office in Saudi Arabia which will be active 24/7. Keeping the delicate situation in mind, Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Yusuf said that all Pakistani Pilgrims will be placed within 500 meters of the Holy Cities.

The Government of Pakistan has also set up their own helpline to pitch into the contribution, by dialing 051-9205696, all Hajj-related queries will be attended to.

 

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TPL Trakker Launches TPL Maps in Pakistan

TPL Trakker Launches TPL Maps in Pakistan

 Pakistan’s largest tracking solutions provider, TPL Trakker Ltd. has launched TPL Maps, the nation’s first indigenously developed digital mapping solution.

TPL Maps, created using state-of-the-art technology, are inlayed with smart features that provide real-time intelligent routing, live traffic updates, turn-by-turn navigation options and smart search amongst a host of other features.

TPL Trakker Launches TPL Maps in Pakistan

TPL Maps boast of 1.5 million points-of-interest (POIs) – this is the highest number of POIs compared to any other mapping service in Pakistan. With close to a million housing addresses, the largest collection of housing data ever recorded, TPL Maps have approximately 1,000 3D building models and approximately 300,000 kilometers of road network mapped across the country. The maps also correctly showcase Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan as a part of Pakistan.

TPL Trakker Launched TPL Maps made in Pakistan

 Talking about TPL Maps, Ali Jameel, CEO, TPL Trakker Ltd. stated: “TPL Maps have been developed indigenously and I firmly believe that these localized mapping solutions will provide a holistic navigational experience to people all over Pakistan. Globally, maps have taken the center stage for e-commerce, fintech, advertising and games. Today we have enabled Pakistan to leverage the power of Maps for businesses, consumers, and the Government sector. This is just the beginning of a new era for technology in the country and we are honored to be in the driving seat of this change.”

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With over 22,000 hours of research, TPL Maps have been developed with data collected over the last 15 years by a dedicated team of over 100 IT & GIS analysts who have worked diligently to make these maps a reality. TPL Trakker aims to add further innovation and exciting features in upcoming releases.

TPL Maps can be downloaded from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

10 Must Know Tips & Tricks for Pokemon Go

If you have seen people roaming the streets, holding their cell phone, looking like they are frustrated, trying to capture weird pictures, that is because the ‘Pokemon Go’ craze is still ongoing. Created by Niantic Labs and The Pokemon Company, the game is one of the most popular games in the world.

However, the obsession for the game is driving everyone crazy- it has become an addiction; falling into sewage, or ramming into an object has become common for everyone who plays the game. After playing Pokemon Go, we found some pretty interesting tricks and tips that became very useful for us in the game.

Try your luck with them and let us know the results in the comments below:

1. Make Capturing Easy by Turning off AR Mode

Catching Pokemon with AR on is part of the fun! An addition to it is when you find them in the weirdest and funniest places, like on someone’s nose.

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However, capturing Pokemon in AR Mode, it allows you to concentrate on the creature instead of being distracted by the background.

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Also, people do not like to be captured on camera, from a stranger’s camera that is. Often, people can misunderstand that the camera is open for the Pokemon. To avoid this social tension, you can simply turn off AR Mode.

2. Summon Nearby Pokemon in a Jiffy

While walking around, keep a close eye on the tab which shows you the silhouettes of Pokemon creatures that are nearby. The new update for Pokemon Go has removed the footprints that once showed how near or far the Pokemon is.

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The new update shows a hint as to where the Pokemon may be. For example, if you are trying to find a Pokemon, and there is a Paras silhouette with a grass behind it,t hat means that the Pokemon is somewhere in a field or in a grassy area nearby.

3. Understanding Egg Hatching and Kilometers

For those who have tried to hatch an egg in an incubator, there is a trick behind the entire process of hatching. There is a small cheat guide you can use to get a broad idea about which Pokemon you may hatch.

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Eggs hatch in three distances, 2km, 5km, and 10km. If you want a basic Pokemon in Pokemon Go, you can expect one to hatch within the 2km radius. Other Pokemon like Meow, Psyduck, Exeggcute, and Lickilicky, can be found in the 5km radius. Whereas, Pokemon like Eevee, Snorlax, and Lapras can be found in the 10km radius.

4. Gain Extra XP with a Curved Ball Throw

When you find the Pokemon you want, and you are ready to capture it, before you take random shots at it, do simple tricks that will help you gain extra XP.

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Simply tap on the Pokeball, hold on to it, and move it clockwise or counter-clockwise without letting go. Once the ball starts to sparkle, throw the ball in a curved manner towards the Pokemon.

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5. Use that Lucky Egg!

Lucky eggs are actually very lucky; these eggs can only be purchased by coins at the Shop. The egg gives the player double experience points for 30 minutes.

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One of the best things to do with the egg is to evolve Pokemon that is about to evolve so that you can save candies and stardust while making the most of the XP.

6. Don’t Keep Duplicate Pokemon

There is no point in accumulating a heap of the same Pokémon. You will need to level up or develop your Pokémon quicker; you need to exchange any copies you have back to Professor Willow.

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He will give you candies when you do, which are truly essential for advancing your Pokémon and catching yourself some capable associates.

7. How to Transfer Pokemon to Professor Willow

Transferring Pokemon to Professor Willow is not difficult, simply open the ‘Menu’, tap a Pokemon, open its Bio, go all the way down, and tap ‘Transfer’. You get 1 candy per Pokemon you transfer to the professor.

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However, be sure about your decision because once the Pokemon is transferred, you cannot get it back once again.

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8. Track Pokemon with your Compass

The tab in the bottom right corner is not the only tool you have to track a Pokemon in the game. You can also use the compass given in the top right corner to help you. After you know which Pokemon you want to chase, you can turn the compass on.

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When you gradually turn around, the tab where the nearby Pokemon will start to glow when you are close to the Pokemon you wanted. Even the music beat enlivens when you are close to the objective of catching it.

9. Apply Incense and Move About

Incense attracts Pokemon towards the player. The player needs o move around so that Pokemon from far away can come closer. A pink fluff of fragrance surrounds the trainer for 30 minutes.

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If you stick to one position, you will find one Pokemon every 5-7 minutes. Whereas moving around will help you find a Pokemon around every 200meters.

10. Where’s That Pokemon? (Pikachu)

Finding Pikachu is not an easy task, he is one of the tough creatures that will give you a tough fight. However, there is a simple way to catch him, but this trick will only work if you have not started playing Pokemon yet, or you wish to make another account and start all over again.

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When you are asked to choose your first Pokemon, you will be given three options, Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle. Do not choose any of them, in fact, just walk away. They will pop up every now and then, but eventually so will Pikachu.

Contributed by Hunzala Rajput. 

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Brett Lee to Imitate Salman Khan’s Dance Moves in Upcoming Movie ‘UnIndian’

Australian cricket legend Brett Lee is all set to star in the movie UnIndian along with Tannistha Chatterjee. The sportsman will don a desi avatar for the movie and will be even impersonating Salman Khan’s dance moves in the movie.

The English-language film movie will unfold the tale of cultural woes that Australian Will (Lee) and Indian Meera (Tannishtha Chatterjee) will encounter as they fall in love in Sydney.

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About entering the world of acting, Bret Lee is very enthusiastic and is surely looking forward to it the new feat.

“The person you see on the cricket field playing is different. I have been a movie buff, I have loved watching blockbuster films. And now I had the chance to act in a film and I was excited about it,” said Lee.

Interestingly enough, the former cricket icon will be romancing his co-star while mimicking Salman Khan’s look and dance moves from Kick’s song Jumme Ki Raat.

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In the scene prior to the song, he will appear to be so absorbed in the film while watching it that he starts imagining himself in the place of Salman Khan. The said song is titled Hey Babby.

“When I approached Sajid Nadiadwala for this song, he said, “I’m happy to give a song of my directorial debut for your first film,” said Anupam Sharma, the director responsible for the Australian filming.

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Directed by Anupam Sharma, UnIndian is slated to release on August 19.

We’ll just have to wait and watch how UnIndian can Brett Lee act.

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Traffic Educational Park Opens in Faisalabad for Road Safety Awareness

Recently, the country’s first Traffic Educational Park was constructed at the University of Education campus in Faisalabad.

One of the major causes of death is cited as road traffic injuries which, according to World Health Organization, were one of the leading causes of death in 2012, claiming nearly 3500 lives each day.

For a country like Pakistan where the majority of the deaths are usually cited as natural or accidental, traffic accidents and car crashes are amongst the top most!

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According to the Faisalabad Chief Traffic Officer, Arif Shahbaz Khan, the park features information regarding zebra crossing, traffic lane discipline, and safety gadgets, with a lot of emphasis being put on technology.

“Boys like to show off and perform stunts on motorcycles…there has been a corresponding rise in the number of road accidents”, he said

According to the numbers, these motorcycle stunts have gone down since the traffic police has started arresting them.

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For the CTO, prevention of road-related injuries and basic education of road skills is at the top of the list, at the moment.

“We realised there was a crucial need to raise awareness about traffic rules…precious lives can be saved,” Khan said. “Since most of the road accidents occur due to drivers not being aware of basic traffic rules,” he added.

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Traffic awareness is a subject that is not deemed important at all and therefore, a step taken by the Faisalabad Traffic Police might go a long way in preventing injuries.

The city traffic police have also launched an information desk to guide motorists regarding traffic flow and jams in the city. Various sessions targeted at road safety education have been opened in around 30 universities and schools across the city.

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s 19th Death Anniversary Being Observed Today

The 19th death anniversary of the King of Qawwali, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is being observed today. Born on October 13th 1948 to a Punjabi family in Faisalabad, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan followed in his father’s footsteps. Khan Sahab was the 5th child while his father himself was a popular Qawwal. He was the eldest of two sons and hence developed an attachment with Qawwali at a very young age.

Khan has sung several Qawwalis in different languages such as Punjabi, Urdu, Persian, and Hindi. The King of Qawwal enthralled the entire world with his powerful vocals and deep adoration for Sufism.

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According to the singer, his father did not want Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan to pursue singing rather opt for a more respectful career. The King of Qawwali said, “He knew it was a hard life and he told me that you have to practice a lot since this is a very demanding profession.”

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Some of his mesmerizing Qawwalis include Ye jo Halka Halka Surroor hai, Sanu Ek Pal Chain Na Awey, Chap Tilak Sab Cheen Li Mohe Nainna Milai K and Dama Dam Mast Qalander that have been covered by several new age singers as well.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan holds the world record of the greatest number of songs sung by a Qawwali artist. According to Guinness Book of World Records, a total of 125 albums were released as of 2001.

Watch video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnCKYzsokYE

 

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan passed away on August 11th 1997 due to kidney and liver failure in London. He passed away at the age of 48 due to a sudden heart attack at Cromwell Hospital, London on August 16th 1997.

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Pakistani Movie Saya E Khuda E Zuljalal Trailer Revealed!

Saya E Khuda E Zuljalal, the most expensive Pakistani movie to date has just released its much-awaited trailer for the masses. Amidst much delays, the movie is finally all set to pave it way to the cinemas of the nation.

This film is the story of Pakistan narrated by the Heroes of Pakistan, what the country was supposed to be and what it is today.

View the trailer of Saya E Khuda E Zuljalal below

The release date of the movie is still a mystery and will be announced very soon, as pet the movie’s official Facebook page.

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Reviving the tales of the 1947 Partition and reminiscing the war of 1965, Saya E Khuda E Zuljalal is a high-spirited, patriotic endeavor dedicated to the heroes of our nation.

It has a star-studded cast of male and female actors, comprising of Javed Sheikh, Moammar Rana, Arbaaz Khan, Afzal Khan, Asad Malik, Kamran Mujahid, Sohail Sameer, Naved Rana, Shafqat Chema, Firdous Jamal, Ahsan Najam, Noor, Jia Ali, Rachel Gill and Nimra Khan.

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The movie also features a patriotic song featuring the celebrated cricketer Shoaib Akhtar. The release of Saya E Khuda E Zuljalal has been postponed from 14th August 2014 to an unannounced date later this year.

Genre: Action, History, Drama, Love story

Studio: A.R. Productions, Jehan Films & Blue Orca Studios

Directed By: Umair Fazli

Music: Anthony Soshil & Irfan Saleem

Screenplay By: Dr. Tauseef Razzaque & Inam Qadri

Produced By: A.R. Productions & Jehan Films

Rio Olympics 2016: Last Pakistani Olympian Bids Farewell

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The last Pakistani Olympian, Najma Parveen, also bids farewell to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Parveen took part in the Women Athletes 200m Round 1- Heat 6. She came in last at number 8 with a time of 26:11, with an overall rank of #70, making her third last at Olympics 2016.

No Olympian was successful in winning any medals for Pakistan in the Rio Olympics 2016, and now, the dream and the hope to win even a single medal comes to an end.

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Rankings

70 1080 PAK
PARVEEN Najima
6 70
71 1198 SSD
HASSAN Margret
4 71
72 455 BRU
ABDUL RAHIM Maizurah
8 72

Recap

Earlier, Shooter Minhal Sohail did not pass the qualifier, Swimmer Haris Bandey came last, Swimmer Lianna Swan also did not make it to the line fast enough. Judoka Shah Hussain Shah made it pass the qualifier but failed in Round 2. Shooter and Athlete Ghulam Mustafa and Mehboob Ali also could not gain victory.

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Pakistan won a gold for its name 24-years ago, and first time in history the National Hockey Team failed to even qualify, 2016 Rio Olympics is being said to be a jinx for the country. 

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2017 Toyota Corolla Facelift Might Make An Appearance in Pakistan

The 11th generation Toyota Corolla was launched a couple of years back and became a top seller in both the local and international market. Honda Atlas, on the other hand, recently launched its new Civic 2016,  pushing Toyota to facelift its high-on-demand car as the 2017 Toyota Corolla.

This was not only because Honda has been a competitor for years, but the new Civic was a surprise package –a car never-before launched by Honda. As soon as the news of new Honda Civic 2016 surfaced, Toyota started working on the facelift of its 11th generation Corolla and transformed it into the 2017 Toyota Corolla.

Before it was showcased in both Turkey and Russia, the facelift images were leaked in March earlier this year.

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The Corolla is similar to the two-year-old model but way different than its previous models. The front has been redesigned with even more slim headlights going till the mid of the front fenders.

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A new bumper boasting a sporty look has replaced the old one. However, the rear has not been altered much except a new pair of LED tail lamps. The dashboard and rest of the layout of the car are similar to the ongoing Corolla model.

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Now, there is still a question mark on the official release of the Toyota Corolla facelift for 2017 in Pakistan. It is possible that Indus Motors can ignore the facelift and continue with their current Corolla until the next-generation model is launched.

This seems to be a probable solution as an old-modeled vehicle is still being sold and purchased in and from the market, whether it may be a  Suzuki Mehran or 5th generation Honda City.

Even if the idea of the 2017 Corolla’s facelift is dropped, it won’t hurt the carmaker Corolla’s position as the top seller is not going away anytime soon. It is Corolla’s sale power that has made Toyota the world’s leading carmaker in compact cars.

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However, for market positioning with a new variant or being direct in competition with Honda, Toyota Indus Motors can decide to bring the facelift, to earn some points. It was very successful with the 2014 Corolla model and the facelift.

But, it will increase 3-5 month time duration to deliver it to the customer depending on the variant and the delivery region. If Toyota goes with the latter option, then the 2017 Toyota Corolla Facelift will make an appearance in Pakistan even sooner.

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