What Is Cloud Seeding Technology And Its Role In Climate Change?

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Sep 14, 2022

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There are 101 ways Apple is convincing you to buy their latest iPhone, the iPhone 14. They’re enticing fear, they are promising a camera unlike any other and they even maintained the price despite inflation. However, the one thing that is roping people in is the promise of battery life. Here’s what the rave is about:

What Is Being Claimed?

The claim made is that the iPhone 14 Plus has “the greatest battery on an iPhone yet”. However, many are suggesting now that that is in fact a lie. It comes after new evidence from a Chinese regulatory database reveals statistics otherwise! Last year, this database had revealed to Apple fans the battery sizes for the iPhone 13 models, as well as the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops.

Now, it is showing that all iPhone 14 models, with the exception of the somewhat less powerful iPhone 14 Pro Max, have slightly bigger batteries than their forerunners, the source claims. The source focuses on ‘only slightly’ not as exaggerated as Apple claims it to be.

The Battery Capacities

The 13 Pro Max outperforms even the iPhone 14 Plus if you look at the statistics. The largest iPhone battery ever is not seeming that convincing.

The battery capacities for the iPhone 13 series are as follows:

Phone 13 Mini: 2,406 mAh
iPhone 13: 3,227 mAh
iPhone 13 Pro: 3,095 mAh
iPhone 13 Pro Max: 4,352 mAh

Here are the battery capacities for the iPhone 14 series:

iPhone 14: 3,279 mAh
iPhone 14 Plus: 4,325 mAh
iPhone 14 Pro: 3,200 mAh
iPhone 14 Pro Max: 4,323 mAh

How Long Can They Go?

According to Apple, the iPhone 14 can play back video for up to 20 hours, stream a video for up to 16 hours, and play audio for up to 80 hours. This is in comparison to the 19 hours of video playback, 15 hours of streaming video playback, and 75 hours of audio playback that iPhone 13 gave.

The figures are in front of you. The difference isn’t that massive and so, the largest battery ever slogan seems like a marketing technique at best.

What are your thoughts about this? Let us know in the comments below.

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Amazing Steps European Countries Are Taking To Help People Pay Their Energy Bills

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Sep 14, 2022

Europe is facing massive increases in energy bills. Driven by rocketing gas prices as the Ukraine conflict and European sanctions on Russia heighten concerns over gas supplies.

Meanwhile, inflation has jumped to a new all-time high of 8.9 per cent in July in Europe for the 19 countries bound by the euro, fueled by rising energy costs.

Here are some of the policies Britain and European Union member states have announced to help shield consumers.

United Kingdom

Britain has a price cap on the most widely used household energy contracts. However, energy bills will jump 80% to an average of 3,549 pounds ($4,188) a year from October, regulator Ofgem said. Calling it a “crisis” that needed to be tackled by urgent and decisive government intervention.

Forecasters expect bills to be just below 6,000 pounds through next year. Since the cap is raised further, meaning households could be paying nearly 500 pounds a month for gas and electricity. Which is considered a higher sum than rent or mortgage for many.

In May, the Conservative government set out a 15-billion- pound support package to help households. Every household will receive a 400-pound credit on their energy bills from October.

More than 8 million low-income households receiving state benefits are also being given a further one-off 650-pounds. As well as additional help for pensioners and disabled people.

Greece

Greece has spent about 8 billion euros on power subsidies and other measures since September 2021. It will double subsidies for power bills next month to 1.9 billion euros, extending financial support introduced last year to shield consumers from surging energy prices.

The subsidies will absorb up to 94% of the rise in monthly power bills for households and 89% of the rise for small and medium-sized firms.

Greece has imposed a cap on payments to power producers to reflect their real production costs, effectively scrapping a surcharge on electricity bills.

Italy

In early August, Italy approved a 17-billion-euro aid package to help shield firms and families from galloping energy costs and rising consumer prices. That comes on top of some 35 billion euros budgeted since January to soften the impact of sky-high electricity, gas and petrol costs.

Italy is also considering preventing energy companies from making unilateral changes to electricity and gas supply contracts until April 2023, according to draft measures approved by the government in early August.

Norway

Norway has been subsidizing household electricity bills since December and now covers 80% of the portion of power bills above a certain rate. This will be increased to 90% from September, with the scheme to remain in place until at least March 2023.

France

France has committed to capping an increase in regulated electricity costs at 4%. To help do this the government has ordered utility EDF. Which is 80% state-owned, to sell more cheap nuclear power to rivals. French energy regulator CRE said last month it was proposing a 3.89% increase in regulated electricity sales tariffs.

Poland

Poland has announced tax cuts on energy, petrol and basic food items, as well as cash handouts for households. It has also extended regulated gas prices for households and institutions like schools and hospitals until 2027.

The government July agreed to a one-off payment of 3,000 zlotys ($648) to households to help cover the rising cost of coal. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has said the total cost of curbing energy prices in Poland will reach around 50 billion zlotych.

Spain

Spain has begun to temporarily subsidise fossil fuel plants’ power costs in a bid to bring down high prices in the short term. The system is due to be in place until May 31, 2023.

It has also cut taxes to reduce consumer bills and announced 16 billion euros in direct aid and soft loans to help companies and households whether energy prices.

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Why Are People Asking ‘Almarai’ To Change Its Packaging

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Sep 14, 2022

Middle Eastern brand ‘Almarai’ has garnered the attention of social media as people asks the brand to change its name and packaging.

Almarai-Controversial Marketing?

Almarai is a popular middle east brand with a variety of food products under its belt. However, recently, their latest product packaging created a social media uproar when netizens started calling out the brand for looking similar to ‘Durex’. The blue name tag mimics the graphic and people can’t help but think about the brand known for its marketing stunts. Take a peek at the brand packaging and be the judge yourself.

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Is the Internet Reasonable?

The entire Facebook community has come together to debate the matter. Some people thought that there is nothing wrong with the packaging and then there were some who didn’t understand the context behind it. Meanwhile, others thought that it’s a marketing ploy to make them think about a certain brand. The lack of relevancy deems this reasoning wrong. However, some of the users were a little too excited to compare the two brands.

“Omg looked like chocolate Durex to me😂. I was like what the hell? Selling on wholesale or what.” One user wrote.

At the same time, many users mentioned that they are thankful for not being the only one who thought that it was Durex.

Many users also shared that the product placement is inappropriate for a brand selling chocolate milk. Hence, the utter confusion leads people to think otherwise.

What are your thoughts about the comparison? Do you think Almarai should reconsider its branding? Or do you think people should stop comparing the packaging of different products? Let us know in the comments below.

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MAP Elects Muhammad Azfar Ahsan as its President

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Sep 13, 2022

Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Founder & CEO of Nutshell Group, has been elected as the President of the Marketing Association of Pakistan (MAP), the apex body of marketing in the country. He previously served MAP in various capacities, including his recent role as the Vice President of MAP. Azfar has served as Minister of State & Chairman, Board of Investment and Government of Pakistan. He is also the Founder of the CORPORATE PAKISTAN GROUP, which represents the elite of Pakistan’s national intelligentsia, including corporate and government leaders, policymakers, academicians, defense personnel, media practitioners, and movers and shakers of civil society.

Other office bearers elected to MAP this year include Saqib Saleem from Arif Habib Investments as Vice President MAP; Jahangir Rasheed from Dalda Foods as Honorary Secretary; and Asim Shafiq from Abbott Laboratories as Honorary Treasurer.

Azfar is a visionary and has brought innovation and growth to all his ventures. He plans to restructure and expand MAP to become a global voice for Pakistan. He hopes to bring his expertise as an influencer and a connector to the marketing landscape, enabling all stakeholders to collaborate for the best global representation of Pakistan.

Commenting on the occasion, Muhammad Azfar Ahsan expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the marketing fraternity for reposing trust in his leadership and allowing him to serve the industry and Pakistan at large.
“My priority is to strengthen and expand the platform of the Association across the country, with the induction of new members and new chapters from the genres of traditional marketing and emerging digital space alike. Being an advocate of diversity, I look forward to more female leadership defining new contours of Marketing.”

As Founder & CEO of Nutshell Group, which is the parent group for Nutshell Communications, Nutshell Conferences, and Nutshell Solutions, he has led and initiated many strategic developments and discussions inside and outside Pakistan. He plans to give the same edge to MAP, by enabling experts to share the best visions for the future.

Azfar is the thought leader behind two of Pakistan’s largest corporate events – LEADERS IN ISLAMABAD BUSINESS SUMMIT (LIIBS) and THE FUTURE SUMMIT (TFS). Through these platforms as well as several other initiatives, he has also hosted hundreds of foreign delegates in Pakistan in the last 2 decades.

Azfar served as the Chairman of MARCON 2016, Pakistan’s flagship marketing event, where he endorsed creativity and innovation as the drivers for business success. He was honored by the Canada Pakistan Business Council (CPBC) in 2019 and received the “Global Outreach Award” from them. In December 2020, the US State Department featured Azfar in their list of 80 selected alumni of the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP). These 80 individuals were selected out of 225,000 IVLP alumni worldwide. In May 2022, he received the “Global Visionary Award for Global Connectivity of Businesses and Communities” by the BSV Blockchain Association, further confirming his commitment to the modernization of businesses.

Azfar is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan, RYTS Global (Rytsglobal.com), Make-A-Wish Foundation Pakistan, and the Advisory Board of Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital Karachi. He plans to integrate his learnings for the sustained growth of MAP. His mission is to widen MAP’s horizon to include all areas of expertise.

The former Presidents of MAP, S. Masood Hashmi, Talib S. Kamran, Syed Imran Ahmed, Sarmad Ali, and many senior members, shared their felicitations for Azfar on assuming this important role.

In Support of Flood Victims, realme screened the Finale of Asia Cup 2022 at UCP Lahore

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Sep 13, 2022

realme has always maintained its position of being a youth-centric brand. For this reason, the smartphone brand strives to bring engaging events to the Pakistani landscape that cater to youthful interests such as music, technology, and sports. In the month of August, realme brought a unique sporting event for the youth with the realme Mega Azadi Ride and with that promised to bring more sporting events for its fans in the future. realme, being in tune with what the youth wants, partnered with Khiladee to bring an exclusive screening of the Asia Cup 2022 finale match to students of University of Central Punjab (UCP). The proceeds from the entire event were donated for the rehabilitation of flood victims in Pakistan.

Having a history of working with realme previously, the campus has also been host to the PUBGM realme Gaming Championship 2022 while also being the launchpad of the realme C3 and realme 5i. Khiladee is Pakistan’s first sports tech startup with the mission of uplifting Pakistan and its image through the realm of sports, bringing the country together under the umbrella of camaraderie and sportsmanship. After a checkered match history during the Asia Cup 2022, the Pakistani team stepped up to the plate to face the Sri Lankan team in the finals this past Sunday, October 11, 2022. The stakes were higher than ever as the winning team would walk away with the trophy and title of the entire championship.

The UCP student body turned up in full force to witness the outcome of this nail biter of a match with around 700 – 1000 people in the crowds cheering Pakistan on through the ups and downs of the final match. Students gathered in the open courtyard where setup was done by the realme team to create the vibe to enjoy the final match. A photo wall set up by realme provided an opportunity for students to strike fun poses with props such as a bat, a trophy, and a sign supporting the Pakistani team, to hype themselves up for the night’s sporting event. A screen was set up outside where the match was to be broadcast interspersed with ads of realme products in the breaks.

The crowd roared and gasped with every big hit, catch, run, and wicket in the tight T20 match. Commentary went along with the match, provided by UCP student representative, Zurgham Hussain. To keep the crowd hyped throughout the match, a quiz was also conducted of realme and cricket trivia which gave the crowd a chance to win exciting realme giveaways. The students enthusiastically participated in the session and a lucky few walked away with exciting realme merchandize. The green shirts signed by star players of Pakistan’s men and women Cricket Teams were also auctioned at the event to collect funds for flood affectees.

As the tables turned in the final match, the crowd remained spirited and hopeful that Pakistan would pull through. The energy in the air was charged with the spirit of camaraderie and unity as the students of UCP anxiously awaited the final over and the outcome of the tournament. While Pakistan may have not taken the Asia Cup trophy home at the end of the night, the UCP student body still left the venue with a warm feeling of community. Cheering alongside each other and experiencing the dynamic nature of professional cricket together through the generosity of realme and Khiladee was a bonding experience like few others.

What is Web 3.0?

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Sep 13, 2022

The internet is evolving into its next phase, and early birds will get to take the worm home. Are you prepared to handle the digital revolution at hand?

If you are reading this piece, know that you owe it to Tim Berners-Lee, the father of the modern World Wide Web, or the internet for short. Not only did he revolutionize the digital world, but he laid a path for the digital world to keep building upon itself, all the way up to the present, where the dawn of Web 3.0 is upon us.

So what is this Web 3.0, and how is it different from the current internet we use? For that, we need to take a quick peek at the past of the internet in the days of its inception, adolescence, and all the way up to the present.

A Brief History Of The Web

Web 1.0

Internet was born on January 1^st, 1983; also called the Arpanet, it wasn’t much but a form of communication for computers. Early developments led to the creation of what we now refer to as Web 1.0, developed by DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). It was nothing more than just web pages containing images and text joined together by hyperlinks. For the most part, it was non-responsive and characterized by its adoption by big businesses.

Web 1.0 had nothing much to offer except for reading, viewing, and browsing to a certain degree; the pages were static, and there was no interactive activity. Services like Yahoo News and other read-only websites were able to make the most of it and develop a corporate presence.

Web 2.0

Simply put, the internet we use today is defined as Web 2.0. Characterized by its rich and responsive design, it heralded the era of human interaction in the online world, responsiveness, content creation/generation, and web app development. Basically, each page on Web 2.0 is a software application that can do so much more than just display information.

This is the interactive era of the internet where users can create their own content, share it, and make it interactive for themselves and other users (posting comments, etc.). Common examples would be Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms of similar nature. Users can also create their own blog websites that would give them the freedom to own their own content, while the content posted on bigger social platforms is owned by them instead of the user; a major drawback of Web 2.0.

Web 3.0 – How It Will Revolutionize the World

So why Web 3.0 when Web 2.0 seems nothing short of perfection? Well, where Web 2.0 is powered by a ton of programming and has its limitations (information overload, data manipulation, hacking, identification forgery, too much freedom, etc.), Web 3.0 will not only be above and beyond that but it will be powered by machine learning and big data. Ever asked Alexa or Siri for something and received a spot-on answer? Well, that’s a portion of Web 3.0 for you, semantic, but far better than what we have at present.

Not only will it be more personalized, but it will also offer better search capabilities with a far more powerful app experience than you could imagine. Best of all, security will be at the heart of it; Web 3.0 will help create a digital future where we will be living perpetually digital lives, except the experience will be 100 times intensified.

Among the major perks Web 3.0 has to offer, we have decentralization. What it means is that you are the owner of your content. If you post a video on YouTube or a post on Facebook, you are actually not the owner but the platform. Whereas on Web 3.0, thanks to decentralization, you are the owner of your own content with all of the rights. No big platform can dictate you anymore1

The next, perhaps the biggest perk of Web 3.0 is the Metaverse. With the incorporation of AR and VR, users will be able to access the Metaverse, a virtual world where they will have the freedom to develop their content, assets, and even digital property. And this is just the tip of the iceberg! Web 3.0 is in the early stages of its development, and with time, who knows where it will take us? Web 3.0 is a world of its own with unlimited digital possibilities. From assets (NFTs) to property and all the way to currency (cryptocurrency), Web 3.0 will have it all.

Future Prospects for Pakistani talents

With that being said, let’s turn to what prospects it holds for the Pakistani talent. As a young nation where the majority of the population consists of tech-inclined youth, not only could Pakistan be one of the earliest adopters of Web 3.0 but a pioneer in its development and future expansion across the globe.

Pakistani talent has made us one of the largest exporters of digital services, with global investors realizing the latent potential that still remains untapped. From working in multinationals to new startups popping up on a daily basis, the tech space can greatly leverage the Pakistani youth. But we ourselves can become early adopters of the technology and lead the South East Asian region into the new digital era. It’s the next big thing, and if you snooze… as they say, you lose.

Conclusion

Buckle up, folks, the big bang of Web 3.0 could go off at any time in the coming future. Of course, the changes will be gradual but know that they will be permanent, and Pakistan can be the web 3.0 powerhouse. We need to not only educate ourselves on the up-and-coming phase of the internet but become apt at its development and deployment to establish ourselves as leaders of the new age of the internet and for this I have written a book “Milking The Metaverse Cashcow”. As the metaverse is now the future and a new concept for a lot of people, this book will help you to grasp knowledge and help you become a part of it and how to enter in the world of Web 3.0. With this I can help the newer generation to step up and make a mark for development, growth and innovation, giving them the freedom to bring out their creative hat.

Being a part of a platform where it possible to image the inevitable and and bringing it to life, to be able to tap into a virtual world while being present in the real world, this was something that was just a dream and that has now has become a reality and learning as well as thriving in it is what this book beholds; to the future.

In addition to this we will be announcing the mega metaverse city “MCity” project very soon which replicates the idea of luxurious lifestyle in the world of Web 3.0 and elevate your experience in the metaverse, where you can socialize, learn, explore, grow and even earn and with this virtual reality you can make it as your own by living in the future

To learn more about Metaverse & Web 3.0 grab a copy of my book from Amazon:

Author,
Harris Siddiqui
https://harrissiddiqui.com/
A creative strategist, and result-oriented entrepreneur having over 16 years of WEB2.0 and WEB3.0 experience in handling digital business formation through a mix of product promotion and publicity, also got mentor-level expertise in digital marketing, e-commerce, brand management, IT product development, lead generation, sales management, resource planning/development.

Places That Are Offering Free Papaya Juice To Cure Dengue

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Sep 13, 2022

Papaya juice is the need of the hour. With rising dengue cases throughout the country as well as in Karachi, people need papaya juice. Papaya leaf juice is considered a well-known remedy to fight dengue. It is known to increase the platelet count and is also enriched with anti-malarial properties, making it the best home remedy to fight against dengue fever and other illnesses.

Papaya leaves also contain phenolic compounds, papain, and alkaloids and these nutrients act as strong antioxidants which, in turn, enhance the body’s immunity. Also, the combination of papain and another compound helps in effectively digesting the essential proteins which can cure digestive disorders.

The leaf extract increases platelet counts in patients suffering from dengue. According to a study done on 400 patients who received standard treatment for dengue and half of them, who were in the control group, received a specific dosage of the papaya leaf extract in the form of tablets. The study further adds to the data that it is a potent elixir for curing dengue.

If you are looking for places to find papaya juice. Here are a couple of places you need to look for.

1. Greeno

The juice bar is a very famous juice bar which various branches across Karachi and Lahore. Greeno is helping dengue patients by providing free papaya leaf extract at all of its outlets in Karachi.

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2. VOCE Pk

Voce is also offering free papaya juice for dengue patients. You can visit any of their outlet in phase 5 DHA, Karachi or pre-book your order online or in-store to get your hands on papaya leaf extract.

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iPhone 14 Series: Expected Prices In Pakistan

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Sep 13, 2022

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iPhone 14 is all set to launch soon and many might be ready to grab the latest release by Apple. However, while you may be excited, you should know what the prices could be. Have a look at the expected prices:

Pakistan’s Situation

In Pakistan, the pre-orders for these iPhones are currently being accepted. However, the prices are just as insane as we had predicted. At Rs. 419,999, the entry-level iPhone 14 with 128GB of storage is as expensive as we had thought. This is even more money than the iPhone 13 Pro Max’s initial asking price of Rs. 370,000.

Four lacs for a phone now, imagine that.

iPhone 14 Prices

The iPhone 14 series, which consists of the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max, are open for pre-orders. The iPhone Mini has been overpowered in Apple’s lineup by the iPhone 14 Plus. Mini’s market is low because it’s seen as the iPhone that looks just like the rest. The plus model is essentially a larger version and contains the biggest battery on an iPhone yet.

Why The Price Hike?

The price hike is due to the rise in import taxes. The tax was also applied to laptops, graphics cards, and other gadgets in addition to phones. As a result, the price for the iPhone 14 Plus starts at Rs. 459,999. The iPhone 14 Pro starts at Rs. 489,999, and lastly, the Pro Max variant costs Rs. 529,999.

The 1TB iPhone 14 Pro Max is predicted to retail for a whopping Rs. 689,999. This is currently the most expensive smartphone offered in Pakistan. For that amount, you could purchase a used entry-level automobile or a number of brand-new motorcycles if you need some context.

If you have that much cash, your phones will be delivered to you in October. Apple will start rolling them out in October and then all the pre-order demands will be met. Whatever the case may be, we suggest buying directly from Apple. On top of these prices, if people charge profit too, you’re going to be gone!

Has the iPhone 14 lineup impressed you? Let us know in the comments below.

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4 Best Disney Movies To Watch Out For In 2022

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Sep 13, 2022

Disney Animation Studios continues to release massive hits one after another. Whether it’s popular films like Zootopia or recent pop hits like Encanto, animated Disney films are still incredibly popular. When you put them together with the billion-dollar success of films like Frozen II, the last few years have been incredible for Disney.

Similarly, Disney is gearing up for the end of the year with some amazing releases. While some of the anticipated movies include the return of fan favorites including Avatar and Hocus Pocus, others are introducing us to brand new characters and stories.

Recently, Disney announced a lineup of what is next to come at the D23 expo. Disney and Pixar have unveiled the upcoming lineup of movies and television series for the next few years.

Here’s what to look out for in theatres in 2022.

1. Hocus Pocus 2

The live-action comedy ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ is a haunting sequel to the 1993 Halloween cult classic which brings back the delightfully wicked Sanderson sisters. A teenager discovers she might be a witch on her 16th birthday. Naturally, she lights the black flame candle and all hell breaks loose (literally), bringing the Sanderson Sisters back to Salem once again.

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2. Disenchanted

Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey reprise their roles in this sequel to Enchanted which now finds Giselle trying to navigate motherhood and living a normal life. But with a bit of magic, and Maya Rudolph playing the villain, classic fairytale shenanigans ensue.

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3. Avatar – The Way Of Water

Avatar was considered a phenomenon back when it was released in 2009. After almost thirteen years James Cameron is back with the sequel, Avatar – The way of water putting fans into a frenzy. Known for its extreme cinematography, extensive visual effects, and underwater filming the way of water is a highly anticipated one on the list.

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4. Strange World

The Clades are a family of explorers famous around the globe. However, after stumbling upon a strange new world that’s full of danger and adventure, the family will need to learn to work through their differences to survive their most treacherous expedition yet. The cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Jaboukie Young-White, Dennis Quaid, and Lucy Liu, and is an animated piece in the making.

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Which one are you looking forward to watching? Let us know in the comments below.

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Haniya Minhas bags three honors at the Little Mo Internationals 2022

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Sep 12, 2022

Haniya Minhas, Pakistan’s 12-year-old tennis prodigy, has emerged victorious in the Girl’s 12 and under singles, doubles and Mixed doubles at the recently concluded Little Mo Internationals in New York.

In the Girl’s singles, Haniya defeated Juliana Castellanos Trujillo in straight sets 6-1, 6-1. She then teamed up with Juliana for the Girl’s 12 doubles, where they beat Nella Glowacka and Janita Files with score of 8-3 in the final. Thomas O’Neill and Haniya teamed up for the Mixed doubles defeating Ishaan Yadlapalli and Elizabeth Sabaev with score of 8-5 in the final.

“These trophies mean a lot and I want to continue playing to the best of my abilities,” said Haniya.

The “Little Mo” Tournaments are important launching tournaments for rising stars. Little Mo is named after Maureen Connolly, the winner of nine major singles titles and the first woman to win a Grand Slam. She is also the only player in history to win a title without losing a set at all four major championships and was a leading player in her time.

Expressing his delight at this achievement, Abdul Razak Dawood, founder of the BARD Foundation, which has sponsored Haniya since she was nine years old, said, “Haniya’s enthusiasm, passion, and discipline will one day make her a world-class tennis player. I’m delighted at this young talent. Pakistan has a star in the making.”

Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawood (BARD) Foundation is currently sponsoring Haniya’s training at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, USA. The Foundation’s mission is supporting the development of young talented Pakistanis, in any field of endeavor, allowing them to fulfill their dreams and leaving their mark.

Haniya has won a total of 8 gold medals, 1 silver, and 1 bronze in eight months, making her the highest-ranked tennis player from Pakistan in the Asian Tennis Championships, in the 14 years and under-age category, for both boys and girls. In 2021, Haniya also won a Bronze at the IMG Future-Stars in Greece.

HUM Network Dedicates Portion of HUM Awards Tickets’ Sale for Flood Relief Efforts

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Sep 12, 2022

Pakistan is facing the worst natural calamity in its 75 years of existence. The recent floods across the country have caused devastation on an unimaginable scale and have displaced millions of Pakistanis who are fighting for their survival without food and shelter in challenging conditions. In this hour of need, HUM Network has announced to use the platform of HUM Awards Canada to raise funds for the flood affectees and to donate a portion of the awards revenue from tickets’ sale to the relief and rehabilitation efforts. The announcement was made by CEO HUM Network Duraid Qureshi during a fundraising telethon ‘HUMDard’, initiated by the Network in association with Momina & Duraid Foundation.

Earlier, the Network’s call to raise funds and relief goods for the flood affectees was answered by the who’s who of the entertainment and business fraternity. Hosted by Ahsan Khan, Sanam Jung and Kiran Khan, the telethon was broadcast live on HUM TV, HUM News, HUM Masala and HUM Pashto1. Sultana Siddiqui, Duraid Qureshi, Additional IG Karachi Police Javed Alam Odho, Bushra Ansari, Javed Sheikh, Zeba Bakhtiar, Bilal Ashraf, Yumna Zaidi, Maya Ali, Behroz Sabzwari, Farhan Ali Agha, Gohar Rasheed, Hiba Bokhari, Amar Khan, Syra Yousuf, Khushbakht Shujaat, Mehtab Akbar Rashdi, Masarrat Misbah, Dr Haseeb Khan and others attended the live telethon and requested the audience to step forward and join hands in these testing times.

CEO HUM Network Duraid Qureshi while sharing the data and rehabilitation timeline said that it will take years of hard work, dedication and collective efforts to mitigate the socio-economic implications of this overwhelming tragedy. In times such as these, it is the responsibility of organizations such as HUM to give back to the society and to take the first step towards the relief efforts. Apart from contributing towards relief efforts in association with Momina & Duraid Foundation, HUM Network will use the platform of HUM Awards Canada to raise funds for the flood affectees as well. He also announced that a portion of the awards revenue from sales of tickets will be donated to the relief and rehabilitation efforts. He also appreciated the network’s employees for contributing their one-day salaries to the fund.

While thanking the artists fraternity for supporting the network’s relief efforts, President HUM Network Sultana Siddiqui emphasized, “This is not the time to point fingers at each other or to blame the government for all the shortcomings. We should all unite and offer collective help to the millions who have been affected by the devastating floods as the task is too big for any one person or organization.”

HUMDard campaign is in full swing and will keep its momentum going in HUM Awards Canada, which is scheduled to be held on September 24, 2022 at the First Ontario Centre, Canada.

Alibaba.com to Hold Karachi Seller Summit on 15 September

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Sep 12, 2022

Leading B2B e-commerce platform Alibaba.com will host a seller summit in Karachi on 15 September 2022 to discuss opportunities in e-commerce export with manufacturers, wholesalers, traders and retailers interested in moving online or exploring growth in the global market.

Themed “Go Export with Alibaba.com,” the hybrid event will bring together current and aspiring exporters and shed light on viable methods to launch an online export business through the Alibaba.com platform. It will also address common queries among small and medium-sized businesses about how to overcome challenges to achieve growth in the global B2B e-commerce market.

The event will feature speakers including Mr. Song Song, Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan, Mr. Rizwan Ahmad, Founder of Noor Fabrics Pvt Ltd, and other experts in the online export field.

Those who wish to attend the event, either in person or remotely, can reserve a seat through this link: https://bit.ly/3RwcTjz by 15 September 2022.

Thriving Dubai business hub brings together Pakistani real estate players at the fourth edition of the Pakistan Property Show

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Sep 12, 2022

Huge crowds gathered at the fourth edition of the Pakistan Property Show over the weekend at the World Trade Centre in Dubai to explore major investment opportunities in the Pakistan property market.

Over 60 exhibitors showcased more than 200 of the best and most trustworthy major property developments in Pakistan. A record breaking 20,000 people attended the two-day event which was organised by Zameen.com, Pakistan’s largest real estate enterprise. The annual event targets around 4 million overseas Pakistanis in the Gulf region and those interested in real estate projects across Pakistan’s the major cities.

Important dignitaries graced the event, including Director General of the Dubai Land Department H.E Sultan Butti Bin Mejren, and prominent journalists from Pakistan. Zameen.com’s CEO Mr. Zeeshan Ali Khan, Country Head Mr. Ahmed Bhatti, EMPG and members of Zameen’s senior management.

During the event, H.E Sultan Butti Bin Mejren, Director General of the Dubai Land Department stated: “It was a great honour to inaugurate the Pakistan Property Show. Dubai is proud of its cultural and religious diversity, particularly the large community of Pakistani expats that have helped the emirate become a hub for business, real estate development, and tourism. Zameen.com is a pioneer in organizing such interactive events in the Gulf region.”

Commenting on the huge success of the Property Show, Mr. Zeeshan Ali Khan, CEO of Zameen.com said: “Once again, the Pakistan Property Show in Dubai was a huge success. Over 20,000 attendees demonstrate strong interest in finding the right investment opportunity in Pakistan’s property market. In Dubai, we have brought over 60 exhibitors offering the cream of investment opportunities available on the very ripe Pakistani real estate market at the moment.”

During the two-day event, an important panel session was held which was moderated by popular TV anchors Syed Shafaat Ali and Shiffa Yousafzai. Panellists discussed ‘Why real estate continues to be the best investment in Pakistan,’ providing attendees and online viewers with invaluable insights into the current state of the property sector and its future prospects. Speaking on the panel were prominent media personalities, Waseem Badami, Muhammad Maalik and Zameen.com’s CEO, Zeeshan Ali Khan.

The purpose of Pakistan Property Show was to provide overseas Pakistanis with direct access to some of the best and most promising real estate projects from their respective hometowns.”

Rajapaksa, Hasaranga bring Shaheens down to win sixth Asia Cup for Sri Lanka

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Sep 12, 2022

A stunning performance from Sri Lanka helps them beat Pakistan to lift the #AsiaCup2022 🏆

Sri Lanka landed in UAE to participate in Asia Cup 2022, with chaos at home amid economic and leadership crises. Their start to the tournament was even more disastrous, however, despite the chaos, they managed to win their sixth Asia Cup title, thanks to the heroics of ‘player of the series’ Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva.

They were the ultimate underdogs, who the cricket pundits predicted to be knocked out way earlier in the tournament, following their crushing defeat against Afghanistan in the opening game. They lost the game by 8 wickets and 59 balls to spare.

Have no words to explain this feeling! Thank you all! ❤️ #SriLanka #Believe #PAKvSL #AsiaCup2022Final @OfficialSLC #Champions pic.twitter.com/versgXAkFM

— Dasun Shanaka (@dasunshanaka1) September 11, 2022

They were bashed black and blue by the media, and everyone wrote them off. The cricketing world expected an India-Pakistan final, or maybe Afghanistan against India or Pakistan. Sri Lanka looked out of the picture. However, as the tournament progressed, the Sri Lankan team kept getting better. They looked like a well-gelled team throughout the tournament, and every player played their role to help the team reach the finals.

C H A M P I O N S !

Men's Asia Cup Champions for the 6️⃣th time! 🏆#RoaringForGlory #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/t3RmkBan4t

— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 11, 2022

However, just like their tournament, the final also started turbulently for them. Firstly, they lost the toss and were put into bat first which is a psychological disadvantage. Then, they lost in-form Kusal Mendis on the first ball (duck), courtesy of Naseem Shah’s brilliant inswinger. Pakistani pace attack struck Sri Lankan batters like lightning and they were stranded at 58 for 5 after 9 overs.

This one is for you Sri Lanka!. Thank you for your endless love and support. ❤❤ https://t.co/BWF3ooO7gq

— Bhanuka Rajapaksa (@BhanukaRajapak3) September 11, 2022

But the chaos did not bother Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Wanindu Hasaranga, as they launched a counter-attack against Pakistan bowlers. As the saying goes ‘Fortune favors the brave’, Rajapaksa was dropped twice during his innings, and that too by the best fielder on the Pakistan team — Shadab Khan. During the second drop catch, Shadab Khan collided with Asif Ali which caused injury to both, as mentioned by Pakistan coach Saqlain Mushtaq during the press conference.

Sri Lanka’s successful Asia Cup campaign shows them up as strong contenders for the T20 World Cup. Team has lot if young energy, balance and depth, dazzling match winners like Rajapaksa and Hasaranga, calm and astute captain in Shanaka. Pak were cut to size in a one-sided final

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) September 12, 2022

Rajapaksa and Hasaranga added 58 runs off 36 balls during their sixth wicket partnership. Rajapaksa attacked more ferociously after the fall of Hasaranga and ended the innings at 71 runs off 45 balls. Sri Lanka recovered from 58/5 to post a fighting total of 170/6. Rajapaksa’s innings is the highest individual score while batting at No. 5 or lower in a men’s T20I knockout game.

Rajapaksa, Mendis, Shanaka and Hasaranga are proper superstars in the shortest format. Nissanka also looks very talented and Theekshana is not only exciting but also smart and mature. This Sri Lankan side with this core should have a bright future in T20Is. Loving the resurgence.

— TheRandomCricketPhotosGuy (@RandomCricketP1) September 12, 2022

Pakistani pacers were brilliant at the start, but they lost the rhythm during Rajapaksa’s onslaught. Naseem Shah and Hasnain gave 40 and 41 runs respectively. Babar Azam also played a gamble by bowling off-spinner Iftikhar Ahmed instead of Pakistan’s second-best bowler Mohammad Nawaz. Although Iftikhar picked up the wicket of Dhananjaya de Silva, but he failed to serve the purpose, to remove Rajapaksa early.

Rajapaksa with an innings to remember. Yes he had luck, a couple of drops, a close LBW shout but some of the shots he played were just insane. His finesse game vs spin first, then the power-game vs pacers. Such a delightful player to watch.

— Rehan Ulhaq (@Rehan_ulhaq) September 11, 2022

Pakistan’s chase started with 9 runs without any legal delivery by young pacer Dilshan Madushanka. He started with a no-ball and followed up with two wides before swinging another ball down the leg-side to Rizwan for five wides, past the wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis. It was followed by another wide before Madushanka landed the first ball on length to Rizwan. The 21-year-old, however, proceeded to bowl out the over by just conceding three runs in the next six balls during a first over that lasted 11 deliveries.

58-5 in 8.5 overs had made it look one sided nonetheless grit with imaginative hitting by Bhanuka Rajapaksa & W. Hasaranga brought SL back. I believe, if an intelligent shift in Pakistan’s batting order is employed, we should end up triumphant. We must.

— Dr. Nauman Niaz (@DrNaumanNiaz) September 11, 2022

Sri Lankan fielders were energetic from the beginning and kept things tight. The pressure mounted and captain Babar Azam fell prey to Pramod Madushan. Fakhar Zaman came down to the ground with a massive responsibility in the all-important final after a disastrous tournament. But he bagged the golden duck, as an inside edge stuck to the stumps.

Catches win matches. Sorry, I take responsibility for this loss. I let my team down. Positives for team, @iNaseemShah, @HarisRauf14, @mnawaz94 and the entire bowling attack was great. @iMRizwanPak fought hard. The entire team tried their best. Congratulations to Sri Lanka pic.twitter.com/7qPgAalzbt

— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) September 11, 2022

Iftikhar joined Mohammad Rizwan with major responsibility on their shoulders, a Rajapaksa-Hasaranga-like partnership was required from them. They launched a counter-attack of their own, but not on par with T20 standards but with ODI standards. They added 71 runs off 59 balls while chasing 171.

Iftikhar’s innings ended at 32 off 31, a memorable innings for all the wrong reasons. At that stage, Pakistan required 78 runs off 40 balls. Everyone expected Rizwan to finally unleash, but he too perished soon after scoring 49-ball 55. He managed to score most runs in the tournament, but the intent he showed in scoring them raised eyebrows. His innings came to an end courtesy of Wanindu Hasaranga, who picked up two more wickets in the same over. That over sealed the deal for Islanders, as there was too much to chase for Pakistan. Sri Lanka comfortably bowled out Pakistan at 147 and win the game by 23 runs. This was also Sri Lanka’s fifth consecutive win in T20Is against Pakistan, under Dasun Shanaka. They bowled out Pakistan 4 times out of these five games.

This loss raises many questions for the Pakistan team, which they need to answer before World T20 next month in Australia. They can’t afford to carry the same fragile middle order in WT20, and the strike rate of their top order is also a worrying sign for Pakistan. On the other side, Sri Lanka’s victory showed that a team should play as a team rather than banking on individual superstars to win a tournament.

Pakistan’s favourite esports league, FFPL IV returns with PKR 1 Crore prize pool.

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Sep 12, 2022

Pakistan’s first and largest esports league, Free Fire Pakistan League has returned with its fourth edition, FFPL IV, now entering its group stages. Free Fire is the world’s leading mobile battle royale game with over 1 Billion downloads and has been at the forefront of the esports revolution in Pakistan. FFPL is the highest professional-level esports tournament in Pakistan hosted under the International esports giant Free Fire.

FFPL has been previously endorsed by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting under E-PAK, Pakistan’s ﬁrst-ever initiative aimed at promoting esports and creating a sustainable ecosystem in Pakistan. Free Fire recently held a tier-2 esports league in collaboration with the Punjab Sports Board, the Soobai Series, which was aimed at promoting new professional talent in Pakistan and granting entry to new teams into FFPL IV.

FFPL IV has introduced a new format this year, with the ﬁnal 18 teams now competing for a piece of one of the largest prize pools for any Esports tournament in Pakistan valued at PKR 10,000,000. Free Fire remains committed to empowering the youth through opportunity and developing a sustainable infrastructure for esports in Pakistan.

FFPL IV oﬃcially commences it’s Group Stage that is set to go for 4 weeks with the top 12 teams battling it out in 3 groups from cities all over Pakistan featuring Islamabad, Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Multan and Peshawar.

The Group Stages are set to kick off from this weekend, September 9th at 6PM. The top 12 teams from the Group Stages will then advance to FFPL IV’s Grand Final scheduled to take place in Karachi on 16th October where these 12 ﬁnalists will play a total of 8 matches to decide this season’s champions.

The champions from FFPL IV will go on to represent Pakistan In Free Fire World Series (FFWS) held later this year at a destination yet to be revealed, which is undoubtedly the most prestigious International tournament held by Free Fire.

FFPL IV will be broadcasted on Free Fire Esports Pakistan channels. All the latest information, schedule about the tournament will be updated on oﬃcial website and Free Fire Esports Pakistan fanpage.

Download Free Fire on the Apple iOS App or Google Play store.

iOS 16 Rolls Out Today: Here Is Everything You Need To Know

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Sep 12, 2022

Apple’s about to release iOS 16 today and here’s everything you need to know about it. The new software update will be changing a lot for your use and mainly it’s making your use efficient:

The Latest Update

Today, on Monday, September 12, Apple will make iOS 16 available as a free update for iPhone 8 and subsequent models. You need it for your latest phone because it’s offering a lot. There are numerous new features are included in iOS 16, including the ability to temporarily edit or unsend iMessages and a lock screen that is customizable.

When iOS 16 becomes available, launch the Settings app on your iPhone. Then select General Software Update and check out the list of new practical features to try out after updating your iPhone to iOS 16 below.

Customized Lock Screen

With iOS 16, you can customize the Lock Screen with multi-layered wallpapers, widgets, and unique fonts for the date and time. This is the main new feature. Moreover, you can choose a collection of images to shuffle on the lock screen all day.

That’s not all. A variety of Lock Screen alternatives are displayed in the new Lock Screen gallery. It will include a new Weather wallpaper that displays current weather data and an Astronomy wallpaper that offers images of the Earth, Moon, and Solar System. Your lock screen is changing for the better.

Unsend Messages

With the release of iOS 16, we can now temporarily modify or unsend iMessages. You can also now designate chats as unread after opening them.

There will be up to five revisions permitted per message. Moreover, Apple permits you to make changes to an iMessage for up to 15 minutes after you send it.

Full-Screen Music Play

Now, with huge album art and a color-coordinated backdrop, the full-screen music player from iOS 16 is once again available on the Lock Screen. This will make it the most fun for you to listen to your music now.

Track Apple Pay

For online orders placed with Apple Pay, iOS 16’s Wallet app now includes new built-in order tracking data. The tracker shows when a shipment is available for delivery and provides an anticipated delivery date for an order.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates.

Skills Or Connections? What’s More Important For A Better Salary ?

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Sep 12, 2022

After getting our degree, entering the job market is one thing we aspire to do. Moving up in a world is all about finding a good-paying job to sustain yourself. However, in the race for skills and connections, it is reported that people who take more time to polish and refine their skills have a higher chance of landing a better-paying job than those with fewer skills.

Professor Jeroma Adda from Bocconi University and Christian Dustmann from University College London examined the immediate returns and long-term benefits of certain decisions workers make when entering the labour market. Focusing on German workers over several decades, their mathematical model reveals that certain factors can have an impact on employee earnings. Including their accumulation of human capital, how often they change jobs, and their employee’s ability level.

Skills = High Paying Roles

The study found acquiring more skills, both physical and mental, increases a worker’s chances of getting high-paying jobs. While receiving better offers from competing companies, and avoiding unemployment.

The tasks workers were divided into two roles by Adda and Dustmann:

The routine-manual (RM) Tasks
Cognitive-abstract (CA) tasks.

Routine manual tasks involve well-defined and repetitive procedures. Such tasks require a modest amount of training — such as manual labour on a construction site. Cognitive abstract tasks require more technical and creative capabilities. Such tasks are acquired in school or through a specialized job training program.

The team, further classified each occupation according to the type of tasks they perform. To figure out the return for each skill Results show that accumulating RM and CA skills over an entire career is the most important driver of salary growth. RM skills contribute more significantly to increases in a worker’s earnings during the first few years of their career.

“For workers, we learn the longer-term advantages of accumulating CA skills. The substantial returns individuals may obtain from undergoing training, which may not materialize immediately but have a significant impact later in their careers. For policymakers, we learn that returns to experience can generate inefficiency by locking workers into specific sectors, which may disproportionally affect workers who enter the job market during periods of restricted choices, such as recessions,” the researchers write in a media release.

More Skills = More Offers

While RM skills can help workers achieve a job it no longer helps them advance their career to a higher paying one. Meanwhile, CM skills have a long-lasting effect even though they take a long time to develop.

The study found that jobs that require CA skills have higher average salaries than those in RM sectors. Researchers also found that a subset of skills can also make workers more noticeable among their peers. The more skills a worker holds they are more likely to get recruited for their services.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates.

5 Factors That Are Important To Determine A Car’s Value

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Sep 12, 2022

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Buying a car may be your dream but selling a car is a nightmare. One phrase that sums up the hard reality of buying a car is depreciation. Depreciation refers to your car losing value over time as a result of wear and tear and it is a frightening term. We do have to sell the car at one point right? How do we assess the car’s value then?

Why Does The Value Depreciate?

A brand-new automobile loses 11% of its value the instant you drive it off the lot, according to Edmunds’ automotive analysts. Even if there isn’t a lot of “wear and tear” between the time you get the keys and when you drive off the lot, your car’s worth goes closer to its wholesale cost. After then, for the next five years, the value of your car will decrease by 15% to 25% annually. In essence, your car loses more than half of its worth after the first five years of ownership.

Feeling squeamish right?

1. Make and Model

Check the vehicle’s resale value to be sure it will hold its value over time before you purchase it. Due to their popularity and durability, which often fetch higher resale prices, some brands tend to have better trade-in values for cars than others. Do your research!

2. Age and Mileage

Age has less of an impact on depreciation than mileage but both are important. The typical annual mileage for cars is between 10,000 and 15,000. Your car’s value is more likely to decline steadily the more you drive it and accumulate miles on it. Consider the amount of deterioration your car experiences by driving it six figures worth of miles.

3. Condition

Your used car’s worth is determined. When it will be done, it will be categorized as being in excellent, good, fair, or bad condition. If your automobile looks brand new, you’ll earn the most money for it. However, getting an outstanding condition rating is difficult to obtain. But if you get it, good for you.

4. Trim

Your used car’s worth will be maintained by options like the engine type, all-wheel drive improvements, seat material, navigation, a sunroof, and automatic climate control. Keep getting these updates to give your car the maintained look for a better value.

5. Safety Features

Safety features add to the value of your car a lot. They may not do so directly but indirectly they keep you safe which is very valuable.

Do you have more to add to this? Let us know in the comments below.

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YAP Pakistan partners with Bank Alfalah to launch B2B financial services

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