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Calling All Gamers! Halo-Themed Xbox To Be Released Soon

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Halo is a game that has truly defined the very essence of gaming in that domain. It introduced something that was never seen before. Coupled with impressive gameplay, the game offers a robust storyline. The story carries itself quite well in all of the sequels. The franchise has expanded so far, it has more than 15 books that you can read. The lore of Halo stretches far back, considering the game is set in the 26th century.

In honour of that, a new Xbox Limited Edition console is about to hit the market. The most exciting part is that the console is entirely Halo-themed, with an exclusive themed controller. Yes, the moment you hold on to it, you feel as if you are in the steps of Master-Chief. It takes you down the nostalgic road you went down when you were younger. The console is coming to the world soon!

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A Halo Spartan Salute

Those who are familiar with Halo might feel a need to purchase this console. It is a limited edition and is being released on November 15th. However, it is only going to be available on Walmart and Target for now. Its price is said to be around $549. That equals about Rs.91,000. However, the controller is not the only thing you get with this limited edition console.

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The most recent addition to the franchise can be yours alongside the Halo-themed controller. Step into the shoes of John-117 and feel what it’s like to blow aliens to smithereens. You are sure to spend countless hours, just glued to the console, playing multiplayer! If you wish to add this to your Halo collection, it is a good opportunity. Look for people who can ship it over for you!

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A Great Franchise

It can be notably said that Halo is the game that saved the Xbox. Its release really opened up doors that might not have been possible otherwise. If you wish to experience it for the first time or relive the past, you can always purchase it on steam. Instead of going through and searching individual games, there is an easier solution. The ‘Master Chief Collection’ has been added to Steam, with 6 games.

Read More: 8 Nostalgic Horror Games You Should Definitely Try Out

Additionally, you get the music kit for Counter-Strike – Global Offensive too! It is the definitive Halo experience and we highly recommend it! Let us remember old times by listening to the gamer’s anthem,

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Daraz’s Panel Discussion on Female Financial Inclusion Is The Need Of The Hour!

Daraz recently had a panel discussion on financial inclusion in which representatives of two major financial organisations, VISA and HBL joined the team of Daraz. The panel discussion shed light on various strategies to inculcate financial inclusion in Pakistan whilst drawing attention to its importance. Here are the most important takeaways!

The Current Statistics

Financial inclusion generally is of utmost importance for the growth of any country’s economy. However, in a country like Pakistan where women make up 49% of the population, the financial inclusion of women is crucial. Daraz’s data shows that almost 60%-70% of women who signed up as sellers did not have their own bank account.

These statistics are alarming and they are precisely what prompted this discussion. Aggressive strategies to ensure the financial inclusion of women are the need of the hour and VISA and HBL are leading the path.

What Is VISA Doing For Financial Inclusion of Women?

VISA is an international financial organisation that has become one of the top in the respective category. The representative of VISA, Essam El Daly shared what his organisation has been up to. He believes that the alarming statistics are why VISA gives importance to projects that promote financial inclusion for women. 

Moreover, Visa has built a network of entrepreneur women so that they can benefit from each other’s experiences. There is also a mentorship program currently running in which capacity building is focused on. Daly shared that financial institutions must become accessible for all and this idea is at the heart of Visa.

HBL’s Strides in Pakistan

HBL’s representative, Shazia Gul, shared the massive strides HBL has been making with regard to female inclusion in finance. She believes this is a basic building block and is critical to pull our country out of poverty and create employment opportunities. 

NISA is a project started by HBL which focuses on women’s inclusion in the finance sector. It’s a women market platform that addresses the need for women to be brought to the forefront. NISA encourages women to enter mainstream banking services which are of immense value as women in Pakistan are often denied this. 

How Does A Patriarchal Society Effect This?

In our society, it is believed by men and women alike that a male member should only have a bank account. Men have all the assets named after them and they prefer them knowing what transactions their wives have. 

However, Shazia Gul pointed that a mindset is not the only thing that we are currently fighting. There are a host of other reasons like lack of education, lack of financial literacy and independence of women at stake. Thus, we have to move beyond them collectively. Talking about is the best way to raise awareness, alas, we have begun!

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Inclusivity, Digitization, & Freedom – Jazz’s Independence Day Anthem ‘Gaarh De Jhanday’ Holds It All!

 ‘Laga de jaan,

Iraaday kar,

Phir dekhna, apna ASAR!’

  • Just the kind of pick-me-up we needed this Independence Day!

August 14th, 2021 in Pakistan might not have been celebrated with as much fervor as it normally is; with the current state of the world, the wars and the pandemic dampening the overall motivation to celebrate, rise and bring a difference. We saw multiple brands, organizations, and citizens making their individual efforts to spark joy for the people of Pakistan and renew a sense of ownership for our country, our people, and ourselves.

One anthem that stood out amongst many others, was Jazz’s ‘Gaarh de Jhanday’ that made rounds on multiple social sites around the time of the Independence Day.

Celebrating the spirit of freedom and inclusivity enhanced by technology, the Gaarh de Jhanday campaign is a creative genius – perfectly blending the inspirational lyrics, energetic music, colorful visuals, and the spirited vibe of the song to one core message: Jazz is a digital enabler for every Pakistani, using its passion for the country to connect the masses and providing convenience in everyday tasks through innovative technological solutions.

A Digital Pakistan is a progressive Pakistan

Starting off with a clear intention to communicate its Digital Pakistan vision, the anthem continues on to show various aspects of everyday lives where technology has been introduced by digital giants like Jazz, to not only bring convenience to citizens of all regions, but also to empower them to gain access to more facilities and services.

Let’s see how the DVC has managed to get that message across.

‘Gaarh de Jhanday!’

What we see in the DVC are multiple storylines coming together through technology: a visually-impaired man who can access technology to assist him with everyday chores, through a reliable 4G connection, a quick and simple transaction taking place between a house-wife and a vegetable vendor through QR payments at the touch of a button, a group of rural women in a far-flung area managing to telephonically receive medical help from a doctor in the city thanks to a reliable telecom network, drone technology that helps farmers with their agricultural endeavors, mobile wallets that have helped fruit sellers shift to online selling in the restrictive ‘new normal’, the ease of payment for rental services like EZ-bikes, and the kind of exposure and recognition technology and wide-spread network connections bring to talented individuals living in remote, inaccessible regions.

Every aspect of their lives is more enhanced, more progressive, more convenient, more evolutionary, with access to digital tools and innovative technology. This is what Pakistan strives for, and this is what binds it to the rest of the world.

The DVC has managed to pique the interest of multitudes of people, many of whom resorted to social media to show their appreciation.

Prosperity comes with a Digital Pakistan

There is no denying that a flourishing digital economy with access to technological devices and the Internet bridges the digital divide prevailing in a country and supports interconnectedness and inclusivity amongst all income and social segments.

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the vulnerability that exists in a society with a wide digital gap. In the context of repeated lockdowns and restrictive measures put in place by local authorities to curb the spread of the virus, it has brought focus on the necessity of digital technologies and the role they play in sustaining and nourishing daily lives, from education and healthcare sectors, to enabling business continuity through connectivity networks.

Jazz has not only brought innovative digital services to people in the country, but has also played a significant role in fostering a digitally progressive ecosystem. Among its digital services is JazzCash, the country’s most widely-used mobile wallet used to make cashless payments for online purchases, stocks, rental service payments, QR payments, and much more.

For Pakistan to truly prosper, it is imperative that other institutions, public and private, focus on revolutionizing the digital landscape by providing masses equal opportunities to connect with the world.  It is also every Pakistani’s responsibility to adopt digital tools, educate themselves on it, and promote them in every aspect of their lives. Jazz as a brand stands for empowerment through connectivity and digital services, and ‘Gaarh de Jhanday’ successfully communicates this vision.

Ayesha Omar’s Recent Instagram Post Is Triggering Hate

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Ayesha Omar recently made a post on her social media in which she’s being raw and emotional with her fans. The actress is a fashion diva and looks no less in the photos. However, netizens could not look beyond the clothes and doubled down on moral policing. Here’s the story:

Ayesha Omar’s Post

Ayesha Omar posted three pictures in what seems to be a monotone jumpsuit. She’s looking every bit of her fashionable self on a luxurious balcony in Dubai. The pictures are also as picture-perfect as it gets! It’s the golden hour; she knows her angles and you already know the rest.

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Here’s her looking gorgeous:

 

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The Message In The Post

Ayesha Omar writes about remembering the moment these photos were taken. She writes that this was part of the only hour she had to herself in between shoots, interviews, and meetings. This day was also one of the harshest for her because the previous day she had her privacy breached. It was traumatizing, exhausting, and heavy to bear. However, from the looks of these pictures, you’d never be able to tell.

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That is precisely the message Ayesha Omar wants to impart; Instagram is not a perfect or accurate reflection of anyone who uses it. It’s a moment in time captured while posing or not. The whole whirlwind of life issues the person is dealing with is not captured in that frame. 

Read More: Hira Mani’s ‘Moody’ Selfies Seem To Have Triggered Hate

Netizens Are In Their Own World

However, nothing fazes Pakistani netizens. They see a woman in clothes they don’t like and that is a trigger point for vile, personal, and intolerable comments. Many men and women alike started bashing Ayesha Omar for her choice of clothes in this picture. None of them had regard for how sensitive the caption was. Here are some of the things they said:

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However, this isn’t a completely rotten bag of apples. There are some good ones in there too. Many users also came to her defense not because Ayesha Omar is their friend but because they too are traumatized by the comments. Here’s what people said in her defense:

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6 Pakistani Brands That Have Upgraded Their Accessory Game

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Gone are the days when we used to dread the idea of buying accessories from local brands simply because there were hardly any brands that offered timeless pieces. Thankfully, now we don’t have to resort to H&M and Zara or wait for months to get our hands on minimalistic and trendy accessories. Pakistani brands have come a long way, and the market has shifted drastically in the past few years. Now, there are hardly any brands that don’t have a perfume or an accessory line of their own.

So, if you love a good accessory like me, pay a visit to these stores and shop your heart out because you sure will not want to leave the store.

1. Beechtree 

Beechtree doesn’t only offer classic timeless kurta’s, which are a staple in every girl’s wardrobe, it also provides a massive selection of accessories that will leave you spoilt for choice. From big chunky necklaces to minimalistic chains statement earing, you will always end up buying at least one pair every time you visit the store.

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2. Outfitters

Outfitters is the epitome of “Started from scratch, but here we are.” In the past few years, Outfitters have built up a solid customer base for themselves. Thanks to the trendy streetwear collections. However, it was only a few months ago when Outfitters accessories got a serious upgrade. From big chunky pieces to small dangly accessories, Outfitters have come up with impressive collections.

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3. Khaadi 

If Khaadi wasn’t famous enough for their prints and classy cuts, they now have an entire perfume range under their belt. Not to mention that they have put their A-game on in their accessory section. From sunglasses to hair accessories and simple jewelry Khaddi has evolved for good. So, if you are an accessory hoarder, Khaadi is your place to go.

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4. Limelight 

Limelight has always offered a wide selection of accessories. However, their massive upgrade on the accessories collection includes bags, scarves, and lots and lots of timeless jewelry pieces.

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5. Nishat 

Nishat’s collection offers a variety of accessories perfect for a modern everyday look. From small-sized pearls to classic stone jewels, Nishat offers a wide range perfect for every age group or occasion.

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6. Zeen 

Remember when Zeen accessories went viral when Kate Middleton wore a pair of earing from their collection? If not, then this is your cue to check out their collection. If you are a minimalistic person who likes to have few statement pieces in their collection, Zeen is your place to go. Small and minimalistic neutral-toned pieces are a must-have from their collection.

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DSLR Cameras Are Gradually Fading Away, What Is Next Now?

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Photography is one of the most interesting skills that one can pick up or polish. To be able to capture the world through a lens is something that requires patience. If we look at the past decade and even now, DSLR cameras have dominated the market. If a person is a ‘Serious Photographer’, then they are expected to go for these cameras. They offer quality image capture with the most minute detail in the frame. People take years to master this craft and their skills are notable.

However, now it has been noticed that DSLR cameras may be going out of style. After over 20 years of excellence, their peak might have been reached. Yes, that means that something else is coming for the market. While that does sound ominous, there is only good news here. Of course, one cannot expect DSLRs to just disappear suddenly, rather it’s the course of years. So, if an exit has opened up for these cameras, what else is there to look forward to next?

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DSLR Replaced By Mirrorless

As the title here mentions, the DSLRs are being seen second to what is known as Mirrorless cameras. The former use a mirror placed within them that uses the reflection from the lens. However, that came with certain downsides. Due to the mirror being present, the lens could only take in light when the shutter is about to click. With the Mirrorless cameras now, as the name suggests, the mirror has been removed. This allows for light to constantly enter, making it possible to capture even more stunning photographs.

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It has now been a while since Sony stopped making DSLRs. They decided to let go of the product when they found the benefits of Mirrorless cams. While they may be more expensive, they are definitely lightweight and easy to carry. This is yet another point over the Heavy, Bulky DSLRs which require more upkeep. However, Canon and Nikon have not yet stopped the production of them and it is expected to be quite a while before they do.

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Heading Forward

This development shows us that tech is moving forward at a brisk pace. Whether you are a fan of such cameras or not, you might be impressed by the results of mirrorless cameras. They allow more light to enter before the picture is taken, letting the picture itself be detailed and well-focused. The Canon R5 or R6 and the Nikon Z Series are some that should be looked at. If you are a fan of photography, we urge you to learn more about these new cameras.

Read More: 7 Night Photography Tips You Should Try For Artistic Shots

Apart from that, let us see what new developments are brought to us as 2021 comes to a close. DSLRs may be going out of fashion but there is still time so don’t rush out to expect the last one on the shelf. It is like automobiles and combustion engines being replaced by electric cars. There is still time but the transition has begun.

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Phantom X Brings A Premium Photography Experience For Young Users

In today’s digital age, a smartphone’s worth heavily relies on the camera quality and photography features as the young generation loves capturing life around them on the go. Pakistan’s favorite smartphone brand, TECNO, recently launched their first aesthetically designed flagship device, Phantom X across the nation. TECNO’s latest premium smartphone not only carries a luxurious and premium look with its borderless design but also comes with industry-leading camera technology and updated photography features, perfect for capturing any moment.

Phantom X brings TECNO users a revolutionary experience with its amazing camera technology that will make anybody a master photographer. Equipped with an exceptional Quad rear camera, this phone produces high-quality photos like never seen before. The main 50MP Ultra-Night Camera with the 1/1.3-inch Super Light Sensitive Camera Ultra-Large Sensor captures crisp and clear photos bringing a wider ISO range and less noise resulting in detailed and dynamic photos.

This premium device offers a remarkable portrait photo performance as it uses a 50mm focal lens which enhances the picture quality. What’s noteworthy is that Phantom X uses AI to restore the portraits by automatically sharpening and improving image quality so your images will never come out blurry. Some other unique photography features include Ultra-HD mode that offers greater clarity, Super Night tripod mode that captures night beyond the naked eye, and more.

Selfie lovers can cheer as the Phantom X is equipped with a dual selfie camera that comes with unlimited features. The staggering 48MP Ultra-Clear Selfie Camera takes vibrant and natural quality pictures without changing your face tone so you can capture every color and bright smiles in all its glory. Moreover, capturing group selfies won’t be a hassle any longer as the Phantom X automatically expands the field of view to 105° using the Ultra-Wide Angle.

Phantom X not only offers excellent camera features for photo lovers but video experts as well. As the phone is integrated with the leading Night Video Algorithm making videos appear brighter and clearer whether it’s day or night. In addition, the film mode lets you edit your fun cinematic videos and the incredible 960fps Slow Motion helps capture the essence of passing moments.

So buckle up to become a master photographer and video expert with Phantom X’s outstanding camera quality and features guaranteeing an extraordinary experience!

Punjab Police To Set Up Anti-Women Harassment & Violence Cell

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After the roaring success and popularity of the Punjab Police’s latest new app, they have also made a new cell. After the recent uprise of cases of violence against women, their efforts centered on this have been commendable. However, it is yet to see whether they can live up to it too. Know more about their latest initiative:

The News

Additionally, the Punjab police have decided to establish the anti-women harassment and violence cell in all districts across Punjab. This cell will ensure prompt response received by the police with the estimated time being 15 minutes. Inspector General Punjab Inam Ghani issued orders to make the anti-women harassment and violence cell operational within a week.

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These new cells are to further aid the function of the Women Safety App made by the Punjab Police. Without additional special cells as the ones just made, the app can face many logistical issues. This was a vital step to make the app a success. Here’s what they’re doing:

Read More: How To Use The ‘Women Safety App’ Launched By Punjab Police

The Anti-women Harassment & Violence Cell

The special cell that they have made will probe into female violence cases. Moreover, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations was given the responsibility to closely monitor the establishment of the cells. Lady officers have also been specially anointed to work as victim support officers in the special cells.

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These cells will function under the supervision of CPOs and DPOs according to the provincial police chief. There will also be an awareness campaign to make people aware of what the cells do and why they exist. Additionally, the provincial police chief has also directed the finalisation of arrangements for telephone lines to receive complaints from the citizens.

Read More: Minar-e-Pakistan Incident Victim Reveals Details Of What The ‘Men’ Did To Her

Why Are The Special Cells Made?

Punjab police chief Inam Ghani recently led the initiative of an application ‘Women Safety App”. This was made to provide immediate response and help to women in emergency situations. All they have to do is press the ‘alert’ button. These rapid developments have come after a number of violent incidents in Lahore alone. The gross assault on a woman at Minar-e-Pakistan by a mob resulted in a social backlash against the police.

Inspector General (IG) of Punjab Police Inam Ghani also hosted a session for the police. The session was attended by the senior police officers in order to review the steps for mitigating increasing incidents of crime and violence against women.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates.

iPhone Can Now Send Emergency Message Without Network

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[Update: August 31st, 2021]: In a recent update, it was announced that Apple will be adding satellite features to iPhone. This update will allow the users to be able to send emergency messages even from areas where there are no network signals. This way, the users will not be bound to the cell networks.

iPhone to send emergency message

Of course, the characters of the message will be limited and you will only be able to use the service to contact emergency services and emergency contact. The bubble for such emergency messages will be gray.

The feature is just a rumor at this point, however. Spokespersons of the tech giant have not given any official statements as of yet.

Will the feature come to Pakistan and how soon, is a question we don’t know the answer to. But given Pakistan witnesses signal blockage every year on some important days, it was high time a phone brand came up with the idea.



[April 29th, 2021]: The biggest scare in the world these days is losing your phone. This fear is not misplaced either given how expensive phones are. So when we misplace a phone, our hearts skip a beat. You might counter the argument by saying that there are features like Find my phone and Find my iPhone for Android and iPhone respectively. But that only works if you have a device that aligns with your phone. So for instance, if you have an iPhone, you can look it up with only Apple devices but not with Google Assistant.

Google Assistant For iPhones

Apple devices are expensive. So, imagine if you only have one iPhone and you forget it in the freezer (that has actually happened), you won’t find it until the next day and the phone would be dead by then. But not anymore. Now, you can look up not just Android phones through Google Assistant but also iPhones. Of course, to use this feature you need Google Home installed on your phone.

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Process of aligning iPhone with Google account

First, you have to open the Google Home app and sign in to your google account. After that, go into settings. There, select notifications. You will then find the option for ‘General Notification’. From the variety of notifications listed, switch on ‘Critical Alerts’.

Now, that you have aligned the settings, just do a test check. To do that, go near any Google displays or speaker that has your account signed in. And say, “Hey Google, Find my iPhone.”

If your phone is switched on and is connected to the internet regardless of wi-fi or mobile data, it will ring. Of course, if you have multiple devices linked to your account, your Google Display will first confirm with you the name of the device.

Anyway, it is time to say goodbye to the mini heart attacks whenever you lose sight of your phone.

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Islamic Development Bank Award for Seed Out for its Impactful achievement in Islamic Economics

Seed Out, Pakistan’s 1st not for profit crowd funding platform has been conferred with Islamic Development Bank Award for Impactful achievement for the First time in 32 years of Islamic Economics prize history.

“This is the first time in the 32 year history of the ISDB prize, that the both winners are Islamic fin-tech start-ups. The Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) has selected two crowd funding platforms as winners of the ISDB Prize for Impactful Achievement in Islamic Economics for the year 2021, in recognition of their innovative and impactful roles in funding projects that advance the principles of Islamic Economics.”

The award and citation along with a cash award of $70,000 for Seed Out will be exchanged at a special ceremony during the ISDB annual meeting on 28th of August. This recognition is awarded to only 2 creative projects that are solving important development challenges in the 57 ISDB member countries across 4 continents.

In a statement on this occasion, ISDB President, Dr. Bandar Hajjar, congratulated the winners on their notable accomplishments, commended them for their contribution to the development of Islamic Economics, and wished them greater success in all their endeavors.
Seed Out was selected by the ISDB Prize Selection Committee, comprising eminent experts and scholars from within and outside the ISDB Group, through the coordination of the Islamic Development Bank Institute (ISDBI).

Mr. Zain Ashraf, Founder/President Seed Out on receiving the award said, “We are extremely proud of this highly prestigious impact award. I dedicate this one to Seed Out’s team, the people we have uplifted out of poverty and to all Pakistanis who are contributing their part for a poverty free Pakistan”. We also have a vision to establish Seed Out offices all across Pakistan to raise more potential micro entrepreneurs by providing them an access to asset based interest free loans.

Mr. Zain Ashraf has also been previously awarded with Common Wealth Youth Award for excellence in development work, UN Champions of Change Award and Forbes 30 under 30 recognition.

About Seed Out
Seed Out, a Non-Profit Organization, was founded by Mr. Zain Ashraf Mughal in 2013. It is not for profit crowd funding platform which is working to alleviate poverty in Pakistan by establishing micro entrepreneurs through interest free micro financing. Seed Out is helping people to start small businesses. Instead of handing over hard cash to its beneficiaries, Seed Out executes and establishes the business by providing assets along with capacity building and trainings ensuring that the money of the donor is put into the right use. Once the businesses are established, these entrepreneurs pay back the money to Seed Out on an interest free comfortable installments plan. Those installments are put back into one revolving fund and that is again 100% revolved for the potential micro entrepreneurs. To date, Seed Out has supported the establishment of 1400 micro entrepreneurs (60% males/40% females, including differently-abled people & Trans persons) across 4 districts. (Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala & Bahawalnagar), while impacting 7000 lives overall. Not only this, Seed Out also has enabled these families to send 4155 out-of-school children to school and also provided absolutely free of cost Tele health services to its beneficiaries.

Xiaomi Announces Redmi 10: Reinventing The Entry-level Smartphone Experience At All Fronts

PAKISTAN, August 30th – Xiaomi today launched Redmi 10 in Pakistan. Following up with a full suite of major upgrades compared with its predecessor, Redmi 10 touts the series’ first 50MP hi-res camera, 90Hz 6.5” FHD+ AdaptiveSync display, a powerful chipset and a sleek design, making exceptional performance available to more and more people.

Redmi 10 comes packed with flagship-grade features for a smartphone of this caliber to deliver performance that exceeds expectations. The value of Redmi 10 offers speaks for itself. Its outstanding 50MP camera for high-res shots is a first of its kind in its category, making cutting-edge photography accessible to all. But it also boasts a 90Hz refresh rate and high-performance hardware, making Redmi 10 a top-of-the-line contender in its bracket.

Reinvent the entry-level smartphone experience with a killer camera and display

Redmi 10’s 50MP ultra-high resolution main camera captures amazing content with stellar details. Accompanied by a 8MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor, Redmi 10 gives you the freedom to capture moments in all situations. The device also packs a suite of stylish filters to add flair for your shots, as well as panorama selfies ideal for large group shots that get you and all your friends in the picture.

Looking at its display, Redmi 10 comes with a large 6.5” screen with FHD+ resolution, while a 90Hz refresh rate for seamless scrolling and swiping is a treat for your eyes. Paired with AdaptiveSync technology, Redmi 10 automatically adjusts refresh rate to your content, keeping your battery alive longer as it’ll boost refresh rates for only those moments when you actually need it. In addition, Redmi 10 features Reading Mode 3.0 to relax your eyes as you flip through your favorite content.

Next-level experience showcased in a sleek and stylish design

Powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio G88 processor, Redmi 10 is designed from the ground up to perform. Utilizing a lightning-fast GPU, Redmi 10 takes your mobile performance to a whole new height with powerful hardware and next-level features. With a massive 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging, and an in-box 22.5W charger, Redmi 10 helps you sail through your tasks without worry.

Redmi 10 has a sleek and stylish design that’s smooth to the touch and a joy to behold. It’s available in 3 beautiful colors; matte Carbon Gray and Pebble White with a classic, smooth fingerprint-proof finish, and a beautifully textured glossy Sea Blue. In addition, Redmi 10 comes with MIUI 12.5 out of the box, and offers an immersive audio experience with its dual speakers.

Redmi 10 comes in two variants – 4GB+128GB which will be available online exclusively at Mistore.pk, Daraz.pk and Airkart.com.

The other variant, 6GB+128GB will be available exclusively offline at Xiaomi Stores.

Both will be available for purchase via Xiaomi’s official sales channels mentioned above from August 30th. Prices start at PKR 29,999 & PKR 32,999.

*Availability may vary between markets.

Yasir Hussain As Serial Killer: Can Viewers Differentiate Fiction & Reality?

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Yasir Hussain becomes part of a very few projects but his dramas, his statements, his appearances, almost always steal the light; that is how much influence he has on the Pakistani audience. An actor with such a hold is now going to be playing the infamous Pakistani serial killer, Javed Iqbal for a feature film.

Who was Javed Iqbal? 

Javed Iqbal was a serial killer who killed 100 kids and was only caught because he confessed. The punishment assigned was supposed to be as brutal as his actions. But in order to evade the punishment, he chose to commit suicide in his cell.

It is rare that you hear about serial killers in Pakistan.

Anyway, we have yet to see how the film creators will present the story.

Read More: Labeling Men ‘Bhai’: Pakistani Women’s Weapon Outside Home

Violent projects & what they project?

The story is always nice. It is almost always presented with a good moral. Take Churails, for instance. The story was about four women coming together and providing revenge services to suffering women. In the show, violence took extreme turns; there was cannibalism, kidnapping, and beheading. The four women also saw what their actions had led to, and changed their ways at the end. Aired a year ago, and probably it was not the direct reason, but we saw Noor Mukadam being ruthlessly beheaded.

Even when Churails was aired, there was much criticism for the show. Of course, that criticism rose for a completely different reason; the criticism was by men who were not okay with the definition of women empowerment not attested by them. But there was another kind of criticism, and it was about the explicit criminal content.

Read More: From Churails To Zahir Jaffer – Can Media Impact Real Life?

The point of it was the mental capability of our fellow Pakistanis we are ready to challenge; What we show on the screen; what parts of it should be idealized; and what, just to be taken for enjoyment?

Audience capable of differentiating fiction & reality?

Why do we ask this? Because the audience is not ready to differentiate between fiction and reality. They do not realize that much of what they see on the screen is just fiction. They do not realize that they should not be replicating what they see on the screen in real life.

Yasir Hussain, a star in his own right, is now going to star in a film being made on a man that most Pakistanis had finally forgotten. He will be reminding people about how the inhumane acts of murder were carried out. Although it would come with a lesson, it will trigger people who would take the piece of fiction as moral support to be able to commit crimes.

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That said, we, by no means, want to say that the Pakistani drama industry should stay wrapped up in love triangles, second marriages, and saas-bahu issues. In fact, our stance is very much against such stories because when we show these concepts, our audience actively starts acting out, and hence, we see domestic violence and extramarital affairs around us as well.

What should be broadcasted then? That is for our writers to figure out. Our job is to call out any actions that might have negative repercussions.

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Shahzaib Khan From Pakistan Bags Gold At Asian MMA Championship

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Pakistan’s athletes are reaching for the sky. While many are breaking through to qualify for international championships, others are bagging gold. One such Pakistan has secured gold against Pakistan’s name at the Asian MMA Championship. Here’s what you need to know

Shahzaib Khan is a Pakistani Mixed Martial Arts fighter from Sindh. He recently secured a gold Medal at the GAMMA Asian MMA Championships 2021. The tournament was held in Kyrgyzstan from August 24 to 28 and Shahzaib Khan made Pakistan’s name proud in it.

 

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Shahzaib was reportedly trained at the Badsha WuShu academy by Mr. Imran Qasim. 

Shahzaib Khan’s Journey

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It was not an easy journey for Khan. He only qualified for the final by defeating an Indian fighter in the semi-final. The representatives of the neighbouring country always shoulder to shoulder with ours however, Shahzaib took the lead this time. The young fighter defeated the Kyrgyz fighter in the final in only a minute. 

 

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That’s not all! In doing so, he has set a new record by winning a gold medal for the South Asian country. 

Asian Mixed Martial Arts Championship 2021

Pakistan has been more than lucky at its debut in the Asian MMA championship. Our country has won one gold, silver, and a bronze medal in the very first year of our participation. As Shahzaib Khan won gold, other fighters secured more medals. Liaqat Ali bagged a silver medal and Allah Gul Afridi secured a bronze medal, making us more than proud.

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The MMA athletes come from different parts of Pakistan. Allah Gul Afridi is from KPK, Liaquat Ali is from Balochistan while Asim Khan, Shayan Amin, and Shahzaib Khan are from Sindh. Their manager-cum-coach was Shariq Ali for the duration of the tournament.

Lack of Funding

The national federation had reported that a full team would go to the Asian MMA championship. However, the team itself reports that due to the lack of funding, only six participants could be sent. Pakistan’s MMA President Zulfiqar Ali congratulated the team for making their country proud despite all odds. “The PMMAF will continue its path to success and will try hard to ensure maximum participation in all events in future”, he said. 

Seeing the wonders our athletes are capable of, it is unfortunate to see the lack of interest there is in funding their training. Pakistan could have hundreds of gold medals by now if we had only learnt to respect our athletes. There is a long way to go, here’s to those who fight regardless.

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U Microfinance Bank Wins Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Retail Banking Award 2021 For Rural/Cooperative Bank Of The Year – Pakistan

U Microfinance Bank Limited wins the ABF Retail Banking Award 2021 for “Rural/Cooperative Bank of the Year – Pakistan”. With a gross absence of banking facilities in rural areas, winning the Rural Bank of the Year award recognizes U Bank’s efforts in ensuring the availability of modern banking to our core customer group.

U Microfinance Bank devotes itself to battling this disproportionate lack of financial inclusion in rural areas by serving the economically active poor, i.e. farmers, small entrepreneurs, and daily wagers. The needs of this customer segment are vastly different from the affluent customer segment residing in cities. Amidst the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, U Bank takes immense pride in the fact that, against all odds, we took a determined stand to continue lending to our customers to keep them afloat. Further, lending emergency loans against gold has helped communities monetize the dead assets.  To further protect our customers, U Bank also issued micro-insurance to our rural customers which is the need of the hour.

On receiving this award, U Bank CEO and President, Mr. Kabeer Naqvi, said, “This acknowledgment encourages us to do more in times to come and move forward with new initiatives such as low cost housing, and contributing to the economy with international remittances and Islamic banking.” Sharing his thoughts about the future engagements, Mr. Naqvi added, “Pakistan is one of the most vulnerable countries during the pandemic, and the greater vision of the bank is to work on water conservation, green energy and climate change.”

Apart from considering the needs of rural communities, i.e. customers and employees and despite the pressures of the pandemic, the bank has continued to set performance benchmarks in the sector.

Real Chand Nawab Puts ‘Karachi Se’ Video Up For Bid & It’s Insane

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If you’ve seen Bajrangi Bhaijaan, the Salman Khan hit with the most adorable child actor, you’ll know who Chand Nawab is. Even if your memory is a little foggy, you’ll soon remember who he was and this news will be even more interesting! The real Chand Nawab is here and he’s looking to earn some heavy cash.

Who Is Chand Nawab?

Chand Nawab is a Pakistani reporter/journalist. He made a video in 2008 in which he was trying to report how people were excitedly rushing home from Karachi. The video went viral on Youtube because he was unable to report it due to the clamor of people and their constant interruptions. His annoyance at that is also visible in the video which is why it became so viral, it’s actually really funny.

This being Chand Nawab’s short meeting with fame, he was granted another chance to stardom in 2015.

Bajrangi Bhaijaan version of Chand Nawab

The Salman Khan starrer Bajrangi Bhaijaan was released in 2015. It became a huge hit at the box office but here’s the catch. The character that Nawazudin Siddique is based off on is the same viral reporter. Siddique acts as the Pakistani field reporter who doesn’t have a really successful career until later.

They have recreated the scene of Chand Nawab’s viral video in the movie. This gave the OG Chand Nawab even more fame. Many remembered him and started reminiscing about his videos.

The Video Can Be Yours

The Karachi Se video has won the hearts of many. “Karachi se log apnon mein Eid manane ke liye androoni mulk jaa rahe hain. Cameraman Kamil Yusuf ke saath, Chand Nawab, Indus News, Karachi,” are the iconic lines. The Pakistani Journalist had no idea at the time that such a simple and routine coverage would become a global hit. 

If you love the video too much, it can be yours. Chand’s video is up for sale as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) on the Foundation app. The minimum bid is 20 Ethereum Tokens which becomes almost Rs 46 lakh.

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The description reads, “I’m Chand Nawab, a journalist, and reporter by profession. In 2008, a video of me surfaced on YouTube in which I fumbled while reporting Eid Festival frenzy at a Railway station. While reporting, I was contently interrupted by people, my fumbling and constant irritation made this video viral getting millions of views on YouTube and Facebook…”

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From The Pitch To Igniting The Battlefield; Cricket Legends Team Up With PUBG MOBILE

Karachi – August 27th, 2021 – PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile (PUBG MOBILE) is teaming up with celebrity cricketer Shoaib Akhtar for the capstone of its largest campaign ever in Pakistan, The Gully Squad Event.

The cricket legend, along with many of the most popular gaming influencers from both countries, are gearing up to go head-to-head in PUBG MOBILE with the aim of making die-hard amateur players feel more welcome in the competitive space. Shoaib will be leading their own squads into battle and demonstrating the highly competitive nature and unifying spirit present in both communities.

“The level of skill, competition, and dedication from South Asian PUBG MOBILE teams truly shine in the competitive space,” says Shoaib Akhtar, (the current legendary cricket bowler and commentator). “The passion they display for the game is no different than my passion for cricket, these players are true athletes and sportsmen.”


Coming just in time for the long-delayed 2020 Summer Olympics, The Gully Squad Event will combine the sportsmanship of cricket with the competitive nature of some of the region’s top PUBG MOBILE talent and content creators. This tournament is all about friends, competition and being the number one team, all while having fun along the way, bolstering the esports and gaming communities in Pakistan.

Gully Squad Final FunMatch is around the corner. On Aug. 28th and 29th, PUBG MOBILE Pakistan YouTube Official channel will go live the final celebration FunMatch. PUBG MOBILE has prepared iPhone12 and OnePlus8T giveaway event during the FunMatch livestream. Users could subscribe PUBG MOBILE Pakistan YouTube Official channel and join this giveaway event on Aug. 28th and 29th.

More information will be released as the events dates approach. Stay up to date on all the latest Gully Squad news by joining the PUBG MOBILE Pakistan community on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Hurry up and join the action, PUBG MOBILE boasts over 1 billion downloads and 50 million daily active users, download PUBG MOBILE, and gather your own Gully Squad today.
Download and squad up with the legends right now! Download link: https://pubgmobile.live/GullySquad

Zameen.Com Signs Mou With Habibmetro Bank To Promote Home Financing Solutions

LAHORE: Furthering the Government of Pakistan and the State Bank of Pakistan’s vision to facilitate the country’s construction and housing sector, Zameen.com and HABIBMETRO Bank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to bring greater convenience and easier access to customers across the country.

Through this agreement, Zameen.com and HABIBMETRO Bank aim to extend their reach to a larger digital audience and potential buyers with a platform that provides various home financing solutions. Both organizations will also use their resources and online footprint to educate customers and developers on mortgage home finance options offered by HABIBMETRO Bank.

This agreement was signed in a ceremony at Zameen’s office in Lahore. Zameen’s Sheikh Shuja Ullah Khan – Senior Director (Central) and HABIBMETRO Bank’s Amir Hameed Piracha – Regional Business Head, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.

Also present on the occasion were Zameen’s Muhammad Hassan – Associate Director Sales, Muhammad Umer Farooq – Manager Corporate Sales, and Zaira Javed – Assistant Manager Corporate, while HABIBMETRO Bank was represented by Fahad Manzoor – Product Head Mortgage, Nida Hameed – Product Manager Mortgage, and Kashif Gulzar – Regional Sales Manager.

’s Sheikh Shuja Ullah Khan – Senior Director (Central) added that the agreement between the two organizations is an excellent initiative that would help the government achieve its objective to provide affordable housing options to the public. He also said that customers looking to avail HABIBMETRO Bank’s home finance facilities would be provided with support through a one-window service, which would aid the country’s real estate sector on its path to success and innovation.

HABIBMETRO Bank’s Amir Hameed Piracha – Regional Business Head, also took the opportunity to commend the agreement signed between the two companies and called it an auspicious occasion for the country’s real estate sector. He stated that together both organizations would make it convenient for people to avail the bank’s home finance facility.

Medical Student Working As A Clown Given Free Healthcare For Her Mother

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A medical student by day and a clown by night on the Mall road of Lahore has gone viral on the internet. This woman’s story is inspiring because of her hardwork and determination however, it also reveals a bitter truth about our country.

The Medical Student’s Situation

Saima is a young medical student who, in the evening, sells toys and dresses up as a clown. She comes to corners of the Mall road dressed in her costume so that she can spread joy to children. This has been her routine for months now and each day, she depends on this activity to earn some money.

Why is Saima bending over backwards in managing education and finances? That is because, in her family, Saima is the only one left to earn with the other family member being sick. Saima only has an ailing mother left as a family. The medical student cum clown works day and night to get enough money to feed her mother and purchase her medicines. 

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Saima’s Background

The sheer poverty took away her father and brother before. Now, only Saima and her mother live together. She says that her work on the streets is beyond tough. Wearing this costume in this heat and doing various gimmicks to just get a small laugh out of people is not easy. She does it so they can be ‘generous’ and hand out money. 

Sending help her way

It has also recently been announced that the tables have turned for Saima. The Chief Minister’s office contacted Saima 3 days ago. Orders have been issued to constitute the Medical Board for a full diagnosis of her mother with an estimation of treatment. The expense will be borne by the CM.

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Listen To Her Story

Crime and Negligence

Crime in the streets of Pakistan is rampant but so is the government’s negligence. Both these factors give us cases like Saima whose toil never ends. Saima told the media that once she collected Rs.800 in the day. On her way home, someone snatched her bag and ran away. “It completely shattered me. How I was supposed to get medicines for my mom now?”, said Saima. However, she does not have the option of giving up.

Moreover, people on social media are questioning the government. Why does someone have to go viral to get their basic right? There are millions of people living below the poverty line, some cases may be worse than this one too. Do all of them have to go viral? It’s the government’s inefficacy and negligence that makes healthcare so exclusive in Pakistan.

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Why Will The Apple’s iPhone 13 Series Be More Expensive?

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Right around the beginning of September each year, the buzz is all about the upcoming iPhone 13. ‘What feature will it have or not have? What will be the price?’ are just some of the questions flying around. There are also many data leaks that get the fans excited. In all of this, new information about the iPhone 13 has come out and it’s not pleasant. They’re going to be more expensive, here’s why!

The iPhone 13 Series May Not Have…

Previously, it was reported that the iPhone 13 series may not come with a Touch ID. The hallmark development of Apple might be left behind for these series either for something better or for no reason at all. We will have to find out when official reports tell us something!

The New News – Price Hike

The Apple iPhone 13 is going to launch soon to everyone’s great excitement. However, some rumours are suggesting it will be much more expensive than the usual price (which is already too expensive). It is going to be priced higher than usual because an upcoming chip shortage is expected. The US tech giant will be trying to prepare itself for the chip shortage by pricing the phones higher.

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Why Will There Be A Chip Shortage?

Digitimes has reported that TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) is one of the leading suppliers for Apple. It is expected to increase its costs of chip production by a huge 20%. That would obviously result in a domino effect that impacts TSMC, Apple and then us. 

The new price hike is expected to come into effect in January 2022. This means that the phones may release at a lower price but then become more expensive. However, it can also be that Apple does not go on the back foot at all. After all, they want to absorb the hike and retain the profits. However, to what extent can we justify these prices for a phone?

iPhone 13 New Features

According to all the other leaks, it has also come to our knowledge that iPhone 13 has a new Face ID hardware. It allows one to unlock the phone while wearing a mask or glasses too! 

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Besides that, the iPhone 13 is rumoured to have improved cameras, bigger batteries, a small notch, an A15 Bionic chip, an iOS 15, and much more. Will you pay the price for these? The launch will be coupled with the launch of new Airpods, new Macs, and other devices. Are you going to go for the more expensive launch?

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Telegram Releases Three Cool Updates For Video Calls

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[Update: 30th August 2021]: In the coolest updates with regard to video calls, Telegram has not one or two but three pieces of good news for its users. It is obvious that these consecutive updates are to ensure that they remain a relevant competitor of the social media giant, WhatsApp.

Video call updates

The first update involves the number of participants who can be present in one call. You can now have about a thousand viewers in one video call; this puts Telegram in almost the same league as Zoom. Now, the users can totally try and use Telegram for office meetings as well as Webinars.

The other update is regarding the playback speed. While WhatsApp’s recent playback speed update revolves around the Audio note speed, with Telegram, you can adjust the playback speed of the videos that people send to you.

According to the third update, Telegram has announced better quality video messages for users. You can now say goodbye to pixelated videos that you send or receive,



[Update Jun 15th, 2021]: Telegram in its recent update has announced yet another privacy feature. In this, they allow the users to keep their numbers anonymous even if they wish to connect with another person. They just have to curate a special username.

Next time they wish to connect with someone, let’s say, they found on a dating app and are not yet comfortable sharing the number. In that case, they can just share the username. Begin talking. And if they feel like they are not vibing, they can just block the user. Well, that’s stretching it a bit. The point is, now, you don’t have to hand out the number to literally, everyone.

 



[Feb 1st, 2021]: With more and more users switching to Telegram, the app has begun to add the latest features. Most of the updates, however, are relative to Whatsapp. Scrolling down you will find a feature they released that allowed you to transfer Whatsapp Groups to Telegram. Similarly, in recent news, the latest update also hints at a Whatsapp feature.

As you may be aware that Whatsapp allows you to delete messages (within a short period) but it leaves behind a small trace, ‘You deleted this message.’ And the recipient is also able to see that. Well, apparently, the new Telegram feature says you can delete messages without a trace at any time.



With the fiasco involving WhatsApp’s privacy policy and the feud between Apple and Facebook, a lot has happened in the Silicon Valley and the tech world in the past few weeks. The messenger owned by Facebook currently has approximately 1.5 billion active users worldwide making it the biggest messenger in the world.

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With so many people opting for Telegram and Signal, it’ll only make sense if you are worried about your current group chats while transitioning to a new messenger.

How To Bring Your WhatsApp Groups To Telegram:

After you have installed and signed up for the app on your Android or iOS device, Telegram will allow you to move your existing group chats to the app.

The app is gaining a lot of momentum and has received excellent feedback from the public despite the immense popularity of WhatsApp.

If you’d like to bring your group chats to the app, follow these steps.

1. Open your WhatsApp App:

Go to your group or chat which you want to take over to your Telegram.

2. Tap on Options:

Tap on options and a drop-down menu would appear (the three vertical dots on the top-right corner of your chat)

3. Select the “More” option in the list of options:

It is probably the last option in the drop-down menu

4. Tap on the “Export Dialogue” option:

In the submenu select the “Export Dialog” option from WhatsApp

5. A menu will appear giving you the export options:

You’ll come across the list of apps you’d be able to export your chat to.

6. Find Telegram in that list:

Find “Telegram” and select it so that your chat could be exported.

7. Select the desired option in Telegram:

Create a new group chat so that you could import it from WhatsApp or if it is an existing group then select that particular group

8. After selecting, you’ll be able to import:

This process can take several minutes or longer (depending on your WhatsApp speed and the size of the content that is being imported)

9. After the import is complete, tap on “Done”:

All pictures, videos, audio clips, and other files from that specific group chat would transfer to your Telegram

10. Repeat for other group chats:

If you have more than one group chats that you want to transfer, follow these steps again and get started with Telegram.

This is how you’ll be able to move your group chat from WhatsApp to Telegram. If you’d like to learn how to move your group chats from WhatsApp to Signal, follow these steps.

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