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Director Bilal Lashari Celebrates The Success Of The Legend Of Maula Jatt

Bilal Lashari’s directorial, The Legend Of Maula Jatt, has managed to smash records at the Pakistani box office. After bagging the record of being the highest-grossing film, Maula Jatt has now crossed 100 cr. at the Box Office in Pakistan and $10 million worldwide. The news was shared by the director himself on his Twitter account. The news of the Maula Jatt release being stalled in India was reported by the Indian media last week and came as a surprise since the certificate for the film release was already taken.

Taking to his Twitter, Lashari shared that the news has come in at the right time while thanking fans for the roaring success of the blockbuster movie.

Fawad Khan Talks To CNN

Fawad Khan on the other hand sat down with CNN to talk about the Lashari directorial and share his views about the success of the movie. The actor who played the lead role in the Punjabi film shared how the success of Maula Jatt has revived the Pakistani cinema industry paving the way for future productions.

Check out his detailed interview below

While sharing his thoughts Fawad Khan noted,

“It’s been big for me but I’m a small part of the entire setup. It’s essentially been a big year for Pakistani cinema as a whole. The kind of business this film has done, the kind of boundaries it has pushed, as far as the industry standards and business and even the style of filmmaking is concerned, it’s going to have a profound effect on the years to come. It’s been very long since the second coming of the industry and for it to travel so far and wide across the globe.”

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“That would be great, if it were to happen, it’s a great way to handshake,” said Fawad. “I think it’s kind of like those sweets and delights we send across to one another on Eids and Diwalis. Film and music are that kind of exchange. But things are a bit heated still, let’s see. I’ve heard it may release and it may not,” he added.

Fawad Khan In MCU

Fawad Khan also reflected on his role in the MCU debut saying, “On a personal level, it’s always good to be reminded of your history and where you’re coming from. If it serves the purpose of keeping you grounded and also keeping you focused on carrying on certain traditions because that is your identity and you can’t run away from it.”

While Maula Jatt is soaring high worldwide on the big screens it is only a matter of time before that movie sets the tone for the upcoming films. It has been a rather great year for Pakistani cinema and the best is yet to come.

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Feroze Khan Being Called A ‘Hypocrite’ For Celebrating New Year

Feroze Khan has landed himself in hot water yet again and this time for celebrating new years eve. The ‘Khaani’ actor shared a snippet from the new year’s eve party as he stood alongside his sister – Humaima Malik. The high profile party which featured many stars and celebrities under the same roof was held on new years eve and was one of the most anticipated events.

However, fans are now calling out the actor on his social media for being a fake and a hypocrite. The actor who often preaches the religion openly and has quit media on different instances has always found his way back to the limelight and certainly the drama. Needless to say, fans have had enough.

Take a look at his post shared on social media below.

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Fans Call Out Feroze Khan For Being A ‘Hypocrite’

Feroze Khan’s fans were quick to notice the contrasting difference between his Instagram post and story. The Islamic video shared on his stories and a new year’s picture on his Instagram feed set a precedent for him being a hypocrite. It seems like the fans have had enough and they are willing to call him out for such double standards.

Take a look at what the public had to say.

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Feroze Khan has had always a strong fan following. Even after the public was notified of his alleged behavior many fans and celebrities stood in his support along with his sisters Humaima Malik and Dua Malik. However, the charade is about to end as his followers have stopped looking up to him and it is only a matter of time till he ends up losing his fan base.

Feroze Khan has been the center of social media’s attention for quite some time now and while he could’ve stayed low, the actor has only managed to draw attention for all the wrong reasons. What are your views? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Maula Jatt Is Not Gracing The Screens In India Anytime Soon

After getting massive recognition from across the border, ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ was scheduled to release in Indian cinemas in late December. However, in recent news, the release of the Pakistani hit has been postponed indefinitely by the Central Board of Film Certification in India.

The advancement took place after Zee Studios had already acquired a clearance for The Legend Of Maula Jatt from the Central Board of Film Certification.

The Legend of Maula Jatt In India

The Bilal Lashari masterpiece was originally set to release in the Delhi and Punjab regions in India. Trade experts speculated that the movie could also be released with limited screenings in Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and other north Indian cities, given that it received a positive response from the Delhi and Punjab audiences.

“Zee Studios intends to release The Legend Of Maula Jatt primarily in Delhi-NCR and Punjab. And it is a Punjabi film, which is why it will have the best chance in North India.” Economic Times one of the biggest publishing houses in India reported.

The film praised and watched by some of the aces in Bollywood including Ranbir Kapoor and Karan Johar was highly anticipated by Indian fans.

The latest adaptation of the 1979 cult classic Maula Jatt was released in Pakistan on October 13. The movie has now made its mark for being the highest-grossing Pakistani film of all time. Starring Fawad Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick, and Gohar Rasheed, the movie has become a cult classic.

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Pakistani Movies In India

Rumour has it that the movie has been postponed as a result of the ban on Pakistani actors and artists in India after the Pulwama attack back in 2019 by the All-Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA). However, the exact reason for the delay is still not known. Previously, Pakistani mega hits including ‘Khuda K Lye’ and ‘Bol’ has graced the cinemas in India.

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What are your views regarding the Maula Jatt ban in India? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Is It Time To Wear Your Masks Again?

As China gears up to lift its no COVID policy nearly after three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems like the decision is going to be in vain. A rise in COVID-19 cases is being observed all over the world and it is reported that the new omicron BF.7 is more likely the cause behind a sudden surge in the numbers. This puts travelers and people at greater risk once again; making it extremely important for everyone to gear up for other rounds of precautionary measures and masks.

What Is BF.7 Variant?

“Over the last three months, almost 130 Omicron sublineages have been newly detected in China.” Said Xu Wenbo, head of the virus control institute at China’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.

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“Among those were XXB and BQ.1 and their sublineages, which have been spreading in the US and parts of Europe in recent months as a swarm of subvariants has competed for dominance worldwide. However BA.5.2 and BF.7 remain the main Omicron strains detected in China, Xu said, adding that the varying sublineages would likely circulate together.”

“Any variants, when more transmissible than the previously dominant ones – such as BQ.1, B2.75.2, XBB, CH.1, or BF.7 – definitely represent threats, since they can cause new waves. However, none of these known variants seems to exhibit any particular new risks of more severe symptoms to our knowledge, although that might happen with new variants in the coming future.” He added.

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Rising Cases & Testing 

In light of the rising worldwide cases countries including the United States, Italy, Japan, India, and Malaysia have announced an increase in the health measures for travelers from China. Pakistan has also started thermal testing travelers and tourists at the airports countrywide. India also has started to instill precautionary measures for its citizens as a likely surge in the covid cases is expected in the country.

Health experts have warned that the sudden surge in the cases can lead to unprecedented mutations in the variants and hence more risk of spreading the infection.

The University of Washington School of Medicine forecasts a major omicron epidemic to unfold in the coming months. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University released a model which shows that the lack of lockdowns and other measures worldwide, has the potential to reach the toll to a daily estimated number of 4.6 million by March 1, 2023.

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

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Gone But Not Forgotten; Here’s Who left Us In 2022

From people in the showbiz industry to scholars and those in the line of humanitarian work, 2022 saw the demise of some of the most notable figures. As 2022 wraps up, we share with you a list of those who left the world but also the mark and impact that will never be forgotten.

1. Bilquis Edhi

Bilquis Edhi dies on April 15 at the age 0f 74 in Karachi. The wife of the notable philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi, Bilquis Edhi was running one of the biggest welfare foundations in Pakistan after the demise of her husband. Her work is for the books. Meanwhile, the history left behind her will always have a mark on those who were close to her.

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2. Nayyara Noor

Nayyara Noor was a renowned veteran Pakistani singer. Also known as Bulbul-e-Pakistan” (Nightingale of Pakistan), Nayyara Noor started her career with radio Pakistan back in 1968. Later she graced the TV screens with her melodious voice. Her contribution to the industry was later recognized as she was awarded the Nigar Award and Pride of Performance as well as three gold medals. The singer left us on August 21, at the age of 71 after fighting a brief period of illness.

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3. Arshad Sharif

Arshad Sharif’s demise left the entire journalism fraternity in shock after he was shot dead on October 23 by the Kenyan police in a “mistaken identity” case. His extensive contributions to journalism landed him a ‘Presidential Pride of Performance award in 2019.

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4. Aamir Liaquat

Aamir Liaquat’s sudden demise left the entire country in a frenzy after his body was found at his residence in Khudadad Colony on June 9. Leaving at the age of 50 Aamir Liaquat was known as one of the top televangelists in the Pakistani TV industry. His contributions to both the TV industry and political circle were massive and were recognized by people all over the world.

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5. Ali Raza Sadpara 

The veteran mountaineer Ali Raza made headlines after his demise in Skardu on May 17. Sadpara died while fighting the wounds after he fell from the cliff which left him seriously injured. In his career, he was able to submit the Broad Peak, Gasherbrum I, Gasherbrum II, and Nanga Parbat.

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6. Rehman Malik

The notable Pakistani politician Rehman Malik lost his life to Covid-19 on February 23 at the age of 70. The former interior minister had served on the seat for tenure from 2008- 2013.

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7. Ismail Tara

Ismail Tara a famous Pakistani comedian known for his hit comedic roles left us on November 24 at the age of 73 after suffering from kidney failure. While he landed himself roles in some of the biggest TV dramas and comedy shows – fifty-fifty has yet to be the most hit number he appeared to date.

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8. Stephen “tWitch” Boss

Twitch lost his life to suicide after his body was found on the bathroom floor of his hotel room on Dec.13. According to reports, Twitch died due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Boss started his career with the television hit “So You Think You Can Dance” in 2008 and later became a long runner on the Ellen show.

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9. Lata Mangeshkar

Lata Mangeshkar or the Queen of Bollywood music left the world after suffering from multiple organ failure in February 2022. The 92-year-old singer has made extraordinary contributions to the music industry and left a legacy that will surely stand the test of time.

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Quaid-e-Azam and Benazir Bhutto Honored by BOL News

Every Pakistani knows about Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the father of the nation, and Benazir Bhutto as the daughter of the East. BOL pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam and Benazir Bhutto by dressing its news anchors up like them on their Birth and death anniversary respectively.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah is our visionary leader who was full of empathy and tolerance. It is a blessing for Pakistanis to be born in a free Pakistan, which would not have been possible without Quaid’s effort. Despite immense hurdles, Jinnah managed to unite the country. His unwavering trust in Almighty Allah and adherence to the beliefs of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) led him through every adversity.

Pakistan was also gifted with another strong and loyal leader as Benazir Bhutto. She was twice elected prime minister and chairman of the PPP, and she dedicated her life to serving the nation. She was a strong lady who never succumbed to anti-democratic forces. She was also called the daughter of East because of being a leader who devoted her life fighting for residents’ rights. Benazir Bhutto worked to ensure that every human being had access to fundamental rights like as health care, employment, and education.

BOL is Pakistan’s leading news channel, dedicated to delivering authentic news and featured stories from Pakistan and across the world. BOL pays respect to Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Benazir Bhutto by dressing in their attire.

Future Fest 2023: Pakistan’s First Tech Conference

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The largest tech conference and expo in Pakistan, Future Fest 2023, will be held from January 6–8 at the Expo Lahore. According to a press release from the event’s organizers, a “historic” delegation of Saudi startups and venture capitalists will attend to meet with Pakistani businesses and important stakeholders to discuss investments, partnerships, acquisitions, and talent recruitment.

What is Future Fest?

Future Fest 2023 is a 3-day event that will bring together executives from more than 40 sectors to promote conversation on the future of life itself. It is dedicated to harnessing technology to pave the road for Pakistan’s future. The most crucial issues of the day and how technology may help #SaveTheFuture will be discussed by business executives, legislators, investors, think leaders, and innovators.

The world’s top businesses, including Binance, Epic, KuCoin, Google Developers, Payoneer, Careem, Swvl, and S&P Global, supported the event last year for the first time in Pakistan together with 200 partners/sponsors.

Pakistan being recognized for its Tech resources

The festival will be held at the Expo Centre Lahore with the support of the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), its official partner. 500 startups, 200 exhibitors, 50,000 guests, and 300 international speakers from diverse countries are anticipated.

Future Fest 2023: Pakistan's biggest tech conference to start next month - PhoneWorld
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The Saudi IT environment is developing quickly. Pakistan has the startups and skills to support this development. The team is excited to serve as this connection’s spark at Future Fest 2023 and to establish a venue for more cooperation and progress, as well as a new facet to the long-standing historical tie between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. the CEO of Future Fest, Arzish Azam, stated.

According to DCO Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya, the digital economy has recently grown at an unprecedented rate and is now becoming the foundation of our society. This growth has been fueled by innovation and technology. Pakistan is a founding member of the DCO, and by taking steps like enabling Future Fest, the DCO is bolstering the strong relationship we already have with Pakistan in order to bring prosperity to everyone.

What’s next

According to the experts’ findings, the ICT sector size is expected to reach $20 billion by 2025 in compliance with Pakistan Vision 2025 and the Digital Policy of Pakistan 2018. Without a question, the nation has survived the deadly strains of the Covid-19 epidemic and has come out stronger as a result of the trying 1.5 years. Together, with the Pakistani government, the ICT industry and regulator served as enablers, making it easier to control Covid-19 and promote economic growth.

According to statistics, the nation’s IT industry exports goods and services to more than 120 nations, including some of the biggest companies in the world. Additionally, it is noted that the IT export remittances declined by 0.3% in the first quarter of the current fiscal year 2022–23 and stayed at $633 million, as opposed to $635 million in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

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PUBG MOBILE National Championship Witnesses The Rise Of New National Champions

December 30, 2022, Lahore: The PMNC Grand Finale of PUBG MOBILE, the top gaming app in the nation, was held at the Lahore Expo Center. The month-long competition started with thousands of teams signing up and participating online; it was eventually reduced to 16 fortunate teams that defeated their rivals to qualify. The 16 finalists then engaged in combat in Lahore over the course of two days in an effort to win a combined prize of PKR 6.8 million and the title of 2022 national champions.

After two days of breathtaking action and 10 games, team X Generation took the lead with their power-packed game followed by the runner-up team 7EQR x Rage Esport which took home PKR1.3 million and 52 Esports as the second runner up team that took home PKR795 thousand.

This is the first time that PUBGM executed an onground tournament of this level for non-professional esports enthusiasts in Pakistan who want to showcase their repertoire of exceptional gaming skills and win a chance to play alongside professional esport athletes in the country. The gaming soiree was attended by the top pro-teams including Team Bablu and Team Star who played show-matches with local gaming influencers including the esports icon Arslan Ash, Star Anonymous, BABA OP and Crypto among others. This also gave the top teams a chance to witness their strong competitors in all their glory for the battles coming next year. To celebrate the young gamers in the country, Farhan Saeed graced the event with his energetic presence and proved to be a massive crowd-puller as the audience grooved to his vocals.

The best-performing teams from this open-registration PMNC Pakistan, and the top Pakistani teams from PMCO this year, together with the relegated teams in PMPL Pakistan and the top 8 teams from this PMNC Pakistan Finale will also be a part of the 2023 PUBG MOBILE Pro League Pakistan to kickstart a new career as professional esports players.

Speaking at the occasion, Khawar Naeem, Country Head-Pakistan at Tencent Games shared, “When it comes to talent, Pakistani athletes never stop to amaze you. PUBG MOBILE has been at the forefront of nurturing talent and PMNC 2022 was a chance for amateur talent to showcase their skills playing the nation’s favorite mobile Game. PUBG MOBILE is enabling young esports talent in finding their passion for gaming. The top teams from PMNC, PMPL and PMCO are now gearing up to play in the PMPL 2023 and I wish them good luck!”

The 16 teams that participated in the event are:

  1. X Generation
  2. 7EQR x Rage Esport
  3. 52 Esports
  4. Pyro Esports
  5. Hell Raisers
  6. Team Negative
  7. 3X Esports
  8. Team Faulty Devils
  9. The Angry Gamers

10.R3d Esports

11.Road To Glory

12.TMW Esports

13.Galaxy Esports

14.69 Esports

15.Myth Esports

16.Hashtag Esports

The biggest twist of the championship came when the previously demoted (from PMPL 2022) teams X Generation, 7EQR x Rage Esport, 52 Esports and Pyro Esports made their way to not just the top spots this season at PMNC but also secured themselves a ticket to 2023 PMPL Pakistan. Among the teams competing, 52 Esports was once the Champion team of PMPL Pakistan Spring, and was also the only team from Pakistan that qualified for PUBG MOBILE World Invitational. Last year, Team Bablu won the Champion title of PMNC Pakistan proving their mettle and building an audience for themselves.

The popularity of PUBG MOBILE Esports has seen rapid growth in the last 5 years. The gaming platform recently won an award for the Esports Mobile Game of the Year at the Esports Awards 2022 that were held in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The teams participating showed immense potential during the games proving the nation’s love for PUBGM. With PMNC, PUBGM Pakistan is fostering a new generation of young gamers by providing them with the needed resources and mentoring to help them take the gaming and esports industry in Pakistan to new frontiers.

Here’s How Indians Made $10 Billion By Scamming Americans

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) discovered that unlawful Indian-based contact center con artists and online fraudsters stole more than $10 billion from Americans in 2020, particularly from senior individuals.

Details reveal that scams have become more prevalent and that in the past eleven months of this year, US residents have lost $10.2 billion as a result. From the $6.9 billion they lost the previous year, this year’s loss is up 47%.

Indian man convicted in call-center fraud case scamming Americans out of millions | Fox News
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What can be done?

The FBI has assigned a permanent representative at the US embassy in New Delhi who will cooperate with the Indian authorities to crack down on these gangs in response to a surge in Indian fraudsters taking money from elderly Americans.

How do these cons happen?

Suhel Daud, the FBI’s South Asia regional director and legal attaché at the US embassy in New Delhi, discussed the problem and disclosed that these con artists defraud the elderly of billions of dollars while posing as tech help, love-related calls, business investors, etc.

The US doesn’t want India to suffer, he continued, adding that the problem might not be one of national security but rather of a nation’s reputation. Additionally, he said that tech support frauds have cost innocent Americans INR 92 billion and have climbed by 130% yearly.

US Call center scam: 21 Indian-origin persons sentenced in massive call center scam in US | - Times of India
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Suhel Daud pointed out that 0.78 million complaints were filed in the first eleven months of this year compared to 0.85 million in 2021 on the FBI’s complaint portal. He also revealed that the $10.2 billion is made up of $3 billion in investments, $2.4 billion in business emails, $1.2 billion in data breaches involving personal information, $1 billion in romance, $781 million in fraud involving technical support, and the remaining money in miscellaneous internet scams.

Are there any consequences?

From Press Trust of India A 24-year-old Indian national was detained in Virginia by US federal law enforcement officers on suspicion of taking part in a widespread alleged fraud that preyed on older persons.

The 21st Century's Top 10 Frauds
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According to the indictment, victims have allegedly experienced repeated victimisation and physical harm threats if they refuse to pay. He may be sentenced to up to 20 years in federal prison and pay a fine of up to USD 250,000 if found guilty.

Sumit Kumar Singh, 24, Himanshu Kumar, 24, and MD Hasib, 26, have previously entered guilty pleas in connection with the plan and are awaiting punishment. They are citizens of India who have lived in Houston without permission.

The allegations state that the ring urged victims to submit money through wire transfer through a money transmitter company like Western Union or MoneyGram, by purchasing gift cards and giving them to the fraudsters, or by mailing cash to alias identities via FedEx or UPS using different ruses.

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Couple In Lahore Bashed For Getting Their Wedding Photoshoot Done At A University

A prestigious University in Lahore turned into a photo shoot location for the newlywed couple and the internet isn’t happy about it. The photoshoot fiasco blew up on social media after the pictures from the photographer based in Lahore surfaced on Twitter. Many including those part of the university are not so amused and have taken to Twitter to share their disregard for the situation.

University Photoshoot 

While thinking about a location for a wedding photo shoot, a university doesn’t often come to mind. However, a couple in Lahore allegedly took their love for studies to the next level by getting their pictures taken in the vicinity of Kind Edward Medical University Lahore.

The University which is known for creating some of the top-notch doctors over the decades is one of the most renowned and reputable medical institutions in Pakistan. Soon after the news broke out, alumni from the University took to Twitter to share their views. He called out the couple and the photographer for being insensitive in a series of tweets about the historical landmark.

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Calling out photographers as a breed of capitalism, he shared how such an incident mustn’t be taken lightly since the college’s legacy is being tarnished just for a mere amount of money. He also shared his views about the failing education system and how these incidents can have a detrimental impact on the prestigious educational and monumental location.

Meanwhile, in recent news, the administration of the University has taken notice of the incident. A notification was issued regarding the inquiry committee which has been set up and comprises three individuals.

Is The Backlash Relevant?

While some had their reasons for calling out the couple, the majority didn’t agree with the narrative. The argument was questioned since some of the best IVY league universities including Oxford and Harvard has already seen the same. Previously couples have gotten their wedding shoots done on the university premises and the concept is certainly not alien.

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Another argument raised includes that there is no harm if the couple is an Edward College alumni. However, if that’s not the case then nothing can be said about it.

Now that the committee is set to take action on the breach of university policies, we will find out the proceedings in due time. Till then share your views in the comments below.

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realme In The Year 2022 & How It Upped Its Game

Better connectivity, increasing data needs and consumption, and the release of reasonably priced 4G phones by companies like realme all contribute to a climate that is conducive to a value brand’s success. realme has produced phones with 5G, high refresh rate HDR OLED screens, and quad cameras. It has always been the brand that has provided more advanced technological advancements that are affordable for GenZ.

By sticking to its “leapfrogging” culture and steadfast purpose of establishing a “tech trendy brand” for young people all over the world, realme, unquestionably, has a unique knowledge in the expanding period of these exceptional growth patterns. realme’s product strategy, consumer insights, marketing tactics, market research, etc. in the Pakistani market all contribute to the brand’s authentic identity.

realme continues to produce incredible smartphones with inventive designs and cutting-edge technologies, like the realme C35 and 9 series, to stand out in the Pakistani market. Here is a selection of realme’s 2022 smartphones that are both affordable and have cutting-edge specifications to meet the needs of the consumer.

Let’s take a look at the year of significant developments, realme has done in the year 2022:

Quality Master Award:

In a poll about smartphone quality conducted for the first time in Pakistan to see if its readers and consumers, in general, can recognise elements of top-notch quality in their smartphones, realme was acknowledged by UrduPoint as the “quality master.” People were asked about many aspects of the quality of their smartphones in the study, and they could select from a variety of brands, including Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, Huawei, Infinix, Tecno, and realme. Following a four-day event, UrduPoint recognised the brand.

realme 9i:

Launched as the entry-level model in its line, the Realme 9i featured a new, 6nm 4G/LTE chipset and quicker charging than its forerunner. The realme 9i, which weighs about 187 grammes, is equipped with a 5000mAh battery, a MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G chipset, 4-6 GB of RAM, and 64–128 GB of storage for the greatest possible experience. Prices for the 4GB/64GB edition are more affordable than those for the 6GB/128GB variant, even if processing can be slower with 4GB RAM.

For the greatest images, it has a 6.6-inch LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and 2408 x 1080 pixels. The phone’s dimensions of 164.4mm x 75.1mm x 8.1mm and weight of 187 grammes makes it more portable. Along with that, it features 18W Quick Charge technology and has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The smartphone also has a triple-rear camera with a 50-megapixel primary lens, a 2-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens for the greatest landscape photos. However, its 8MP wide-lens front camera can take good selfies.

realme 9 Pro +:

A new device from realme was released at the beginning of 2022, and its internet-spreading specs caused it to go viral overnight. Realme 9 Pro +, the first Plus model in the realme number series, astounded the fans by offering 5G, proving to be as exceptional as ever. Being a digital behemoth, realme is aware of user preferences, and the cutting-edge features of 9 Pro Plus were the icing on the cake. In the market, the realme 9 Pro + stood out thanks to its 920 5G MediaTek Dimensity Chipset, which was the most recent technology available for smartphones.

A clearer, uninterrupted display was made possible by the realme 9 Pro +’s 6.4-inch AMOLED screen. With its small, portable design and two trendy colours, Green and Sunrise Blue, the phone was undoubtedly a head-turner. Realme 9 Pro +’s 45000 mAh battery can power you through a full day of relaxing. The phone’s 50MP AI Triple Camera, which produces excellent photos, was another positive feature. Additionally, the realme C35 offers an 8GB + 128GB storage configuration, which makes it ideal for storing images, videos, games, and all of your favourite apps without lag.

Capture Ramadan Moments:

With the use of realmeow stickers and the hashtags #CaptureRamadanSpark and #realmePakistan, fans can share their Ramadan Spark Moments with friends and family on Instagram Stories for a chance to win incredible prizes from the company.

Gaming Competition:

realme organised a gaming competition with a sizable prize fund for the participants and clearly knows how to involve its fans in everything. Universities from throughout the nation entered the gaming tournament, and the final event was held in Lahore with the participation of Ducky Bhai, a well-known gaming YouTuber who has been Gen Z’s favourite for years and who they were extremely eager to meet in person.

realme C35:

As everyone is aware, when realme introduces a new smartphone to the Pakistani market, it takes sure to incorporate cutting-edge technologies and creative designs while also maintaining user expectations all year long. This year, realme introduced the C series, a mid-range smartphone that is modern and stylish while also maintaining the tone and position of the company. The C35 was introduced with a design marvel, and with its Glowing Silk Design, this phone was undoubtedly eye-catching, particularly in its Glowing Green Avatar.

The realme C35 was an exceptional all-arounder with a current price of PKR 38,999/- that packs a punch both inside and out. It has a Unisoc T616 Octa-Core processor with a peak speed high performance, a 6.6-inch Ultra Smooth Display, and a 5,000 mAh battery to keep you going all day. The phone’s 50MP AI Triple Camera, which shoots excellent pictures, was another plus. The 4GB + 128GB storage configuration of the realme C35 makes it ideal for storing images, videos, games, and all of your favourite apps without lag.

Fan Fest and Music Party:

Everyone is anxious as the 828 Fan Fest celebrations get underway in realme. This celebration of realme’s successes throughout the year includes entertainment for and gratitude toward its ardent fans. The 828 Fan Fest gave people an opportunity to remember realme’s swift rise to prominence as the company that sold 100 million things the most quickly the year before.

Get ready to rock out in the sand and sun since realme had its first-ever Music Party at the beach in 2022. At this event, there was a mixture of realme users, celebrities, members of the media, photographers, and the wider realme network. aIn addition to amazing musical performances, experience zones offered partygoers the chance to learn more about realme’s future goals, have early access to never-before-seen realme items, and directly engage with the realme product line.

Factory Tour:

Realme was the first company to provide media access to its factory and offer locally made phones as an added bonus to customers. KOLs from various industries and niches were invited to a realme factory tour, where the phones are made and put together locally. Syed Mashood Hassan, the country director for realme, gave the KOLs a tour of the plant and briefed them on how the devices are put together there. He then amused them by setting up a fun basketball game in Uptown LA, which was followed by a modest meal.

Mega Azadi Ride:

In an effort to innovate within its community, realme partnered with Critical Mass Lahore to organise the first-ever cycling marathon on Pakistan’s Independence Day. The Mega Azadi Ride, a morning bike ride, attracted more than 500 riders from all across Lahore.

Grand Sales:

The final gift for realme fans to enjoy during the 828 Fan Fest events this year is the realme Super Brand Day Sale. During this event, realme fans enjoyed exclusive discounts and offers on the company’s smartphones and AIoTs. On a variety of e-commerce websites, including Daraz and AlfaMall, the spectacular discounts 11.11 and 12.12 went live.

realme 9 4G:

The realme 9 4G, which retailed for just PKR 54,999/-, was realme’s most recent smartphone product in 2022. The realme 9 4G, the most recent model in the realme 9 series, was an all-arounder that drew customers from around the country with its top-notch features. The newest technological marvel from realme challenged people to use it for comfortable, continuous work to enhance both their own performance and the environment around them. You can surely capture the moment with All-Day Clarity thanks to the mid-range photography star’s 108MP AI Triple Ultra-clear camera and a first-in-segment Samsung HM6 Sensor.

Due to its Holographic Ripple Design, which was inspired by the desert, the realme 9 4G also had an amazing look. The realme 9 4G doesn’t limit itself to being characterised by its appearance, either. The most recent version of the tech democratizer was created with a tonne of intriguing features and was engineered for excellent performance.

The camera module in the Realme 9 4G was extremely sophisticated. The new smartphone has a 108MP ProLight camera with incredible quality that offered consumers a smooth and clear photographic experience for both personal and commercial use. With its new realme 9 Series, realme also went all out, announcing a cooperation with Sajal Aly, a prominent figure in Pakistani film and television, as the brand ambassador. The brand realme shares Sajal Aly’s enthusiasm for working with the leaders of tomorrow.

New Year Party:

Customers of realme are never let down when it comes to celebrations. It honours its promise to be hip and young by spreading the delight of this wonderful New Year to its followers and clients. A New Year’s countdown, a variety of musical and cultural performances, and a spectacular fireworks display to end the year were all part of the festivities. The attendees also received realme products. The Gen-Z technology behemoth staged a star-studded genuine New Year’s Party for all of its fans, with performances by Asim Azhar, Shamoon Ismail, and Kaifi Khalil.

Since its beginning, realme has been at the forefront of introducing cutting-edge features, technologies, and experiences that are groundbreaking in the tech sector. The brand has made significant strides this year in terms of sales, brand image technology, and the newest innovations while prioritising consumer needs. Realme has established itself as one of the leading tech companies in Pakistan, but it still has a long way to go in the future years.

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We had a pleasure of speaking to Raheel Aslam, Lead, Art of Giving, about their latest initiative ‘Pakistan’s First: Automated Kindness Machine’ that has become the talk of the town.
Watch the video to learn more about how, through this innovation, they’re bringing the nation of givers towards responsible giving.

 WhatsApp To Stop Working On These Samsung Devices

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It’s hardly surprising that this year, roughly 50 handsets will no longer be able to operate WhatsApp because the messaging service regularly phases out older cell phones. The support for a sizable portion of Android and iOS devices is being phased out by WhatsApp for the second time in the last three months.

Last time, WhatsApp said in October that it will stop supporting the iPhone SE, iPhone 6S, and iPhone 6S Plus, as well as at least 40 Android handsets made by Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony, ZTE, HTC, Lenovo, and Alcatel.

Do old phones not support WhatsApp?

The Apple iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c are among the roughly 50 phones that WhatsApp has confirmed it would no longer support. Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony, Lenovo, and ZTE are among the other phone manufacturers on the list.

These phones won’t be supported any longer because they haven’t received any updates in a very long time. It appears that WhatsApp has increased the prerequisites for its software, so devices that don’t run iOS 12 or Android 5.0 Lollipop will not be able to use it.

As of right now, WhatsApp’s FAQ page still states that it works with Android devices running OS 4.1 and later. We’re not sure how accurate the information is as many (if not all) of the phones that will no longer support WhatsApp at the end of the year are powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

The list which was first published by GizChina, consists primarily of entry-level and mid-range smartphones . To continue using WhatsApp and get new updates, you should definitely switch to a newer phone if you’re using one of these gadgets.

Apple

  • iPhone 5
  • iPhone 5c

Archos

  • Archos 53 Platinum

ZTE

  • ZTE Grand S Flex
  • ZTE Grand X Quad V987
  • ZTE Memo V956

HTC

  • HTC Desire 500

Huawei

  • Huawei Ascend D
  • Huawei Ascend D1
  • Huawei Ascend D2
  • Huawei Ascend G740
  • Huawei Ascend Mate
  • Huawei Ascend P1
  • Huawei Ascend D quad XL

Lenovo

  • Lenovo A820

LG

  • LG Enact
  • LG Lucid 2
  • LG Optimus 4X HD
  • LG Optimus F3
  • LG Optimus F3Q
  • LG Optimus F5
  • LG Optimus F6
  • LG Optimus F7
  • LG Optimus L2 II
  • LG Optimus L3 II
  • LG Optimus L3 II Dual
  • LG Optimus L4 II
  • LG Optimus L4 II Dual
  • LG Optimus L5
  • LG Optimus L5 Dual
  • LG Optimus L5 II
  • LG Optimus L7
  • LG Optimus L7 II
  • LG Optimus L7 II Dual
  • LG Optimus Nitro HD

Samsung

  • Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
  • Samsung Galaxy Core
  • Samsung Galaxy S2
  • Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
  • Samsung Galaxy Trend II
  • Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
  • Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2

Sony

  • Sony Xperia Arc S
  • Sony Xperia miro
  • Sony Xperia Neo L

Wiko

  • Wiko Cink Five
  • Wiko Darknight ZT

Whatsapp being efficient

It makes sense for WhatsApp to redirect its resources to the areas where they are most needed since the vast majority of these phones have already been terminated. The above-mentioned phones should theoretically no longer be able to operate WhatsApp after December 31. There are certainly workarounds that will enable WhatsApp users to continue using the service on incompatible smartphones, but this only postpones the inevitable.

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WhatsApp claims that anytime it makes a decision on what to stop supporting, it considers which hardware and software are the most outdated and have the fewest users. This implies that even if WhatsApp determines that there are still a lot of people using your phone, which runs a much older version of Android, it could still be maintained.

Nevertheless, WhatsApp will do its share and discontinue support for older devices running its app as Apple and Google continue to release new iOS and Android versions. It’s simply another tactic to get customers to upgrade to newer models if they want to keep getting the same level of support as other WhatsApp users.

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Upgraded To iOS 16? Here’s What You Need To Do ASAP

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If this is your first time using iOS 16, there are three things you should do immediately before exploring all the hidden features or the most bothersome settings in order to enhance your iPhone experience. We’ll explain what these items are and how they may improve your life in this tale.

1. Create a new wallpaper option for your lock screen

The lock screen on iOS 16 has undergone a major revamp by Apple, enabling you to fully personalize a number of aspects, including the date and time, add small widgets to keep track of the weather and the most recent headlines and create numerous wallpaper profiles that you can quickly switch between.

Press anywhere on the locked screen with your finger to personalize your lock screen. When requested to unlock your smartphone, do so. Once you’ve done that, a fresh lock screen interface will show up where you may browse and alter all of your lock screen wallpaper options.

Widgets on the lock screen on iOS 16
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To create a new wallpaper, hit the Plus button in the bottom right corner. You can then choose from a variety of Apple wallpapers, including those with emojis, astronomy, weather, and more. Some of these wallpapers come with widgets already installed, but you may easily add them afterward.

If you decide to upload your own photo, try to choose one with something or someone in the foreground. The new depth effect feature, which advances the time behind whatever item is in focus to create a layered type of aesthetic, can be used if the image is adjusted exactly so.

Then, to change the appearance, press any of the lock screen’s components, such as the date and time. You may add teeny transparent widgets to that area of your background by selecting Add Widgets.

2. Create a Focus profile 

Apple released Focus, an updated version of Do Not Disturb, last year. With Focus, you can choose to only receive critical alerts and notifications while blocking everything else. But if you want to lessen distractions on your iPhone, check out and set up iOS 16’s productivity function, which has undergone significant reworking.

Select the profile or profiles you want to configure under Focus in Settings. You can then select which people and apps to receive notifications from inside a Focus profile. You can also choose to hide notification badges, show silenced notifications on your lock screen, and have your lock screen and home screen wallpapers automatically change when your Focus profile is activated.

iOS 15: How to Use Focus Mode on iPhone
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Furthermore, you may program when your Focus profile should activate (when you go to sleep) and turn it off (when you wake up). You may obtain your sleep data from the Health app and use it to pick an appropriate Focus schedule.

3. Set up iPhoto

There is now a built-in tool in Photos that searches your camera roll for any duplicate pictures and movies if you need to quickly free up some space on your iPhone. This is an excellent opportunity to perform some spring cleaning as well as get rid of files on your iPhone that are eating up space.

Go to the Albums tab under Photos, slide all the way down, and choose Duplicates. To erase all of the duplicate images and videos at once, select Select > Select All > Merge after going through all of your images and movies. You can see the size of each photo or movie at the bottom, so you should prioritize bigger files first.

Duplicate iPhone photos: iOS 16 guide
Source: 9to5Mac

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The Eat Festival 2023 To Celebrate A Decade Of Karachi’s Biggest Food Event

The most well-known and recognisable food festival in Pakistan is the Eat Festival Karachi edition, formerly known as Karachi Eat. The festival has served as a platform for aspiring food entrepreneurs for the past ten years, allowing them to serve the most cutting-edge fare to a demanding crowd of food lovers of all ages. From January 6–8, 2023, the festival is anticipated to draw over 250,000 excited festival-goers to Karachi.

Bringing people together

The festival’s main goal was to unite individuals from all walks of life and give those in our culinary community, a much-needed opportunity. In keeping with its intended goal, the 2023 Eat Festival Karachi edition has gone one step further by giving students, from culinary schools, a springboard into the food sector. Over 125 food vendors delivering the best that the city has to offer will be present at the event this year.

Online version from the comfort of your home

That’s not all! The online edition of the festival, which promises to be the biggest of its type in the Asian region, is another interesting feature of this year’s Eat Festival. To create this online experience, “Eat Cloud powered by panda kitchens,” the largest network of Cloud Kitchens in Pakistan, collaborated with foodpanda Pakistan. Online visitors can place food orders from the festival and enjoy it at home. For this purpose, a fleet of foodpanda riders will be on hand.

Full-on entertainment with amazing music performances

At the occasion, some amazing star singers such as Asim Azhar, Young Stunners, Bilal Maqsood, and Zeb Bangash will set the stage on fire with their performances. The food community will be greeted on-site by media partners Eats Official, a division of Eat Food Pakistan Private Limited.

The on-ground event management will be handled by ‘The Curators’ this year.

The greatest food festival in the city will be officially opened by the hosts to foodies. Divisions of Eat Food Pakistan Private Limited include Eat Festival, Eat Cloud, Eats Official, and CKO Events.

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JazzCash Partners With National Savings To Offer Payment Solutions To 4 Million Pakistanis

JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading Fintech has recently partnered with the Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNS), Pakistan’s largest investment and financial institution, to sign a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) for Disbursement and Collection solutions.

Consumers to have easier access to payment options

More than four million people, including widows and senior citizens, will have easier access to payment options under the umbrella of digital financial inclusion thanks to JazzCash, a Jazz subsidiary that is also a part of the VEON Group and CDNS. Users of JazzCash will be able to digitally purchase national saving certificates using the JazzCash App and get profits in their mobile wallets.

During the signing event, JazzCash’s CEO Murtaza Ali said, “Our partnership with CDNS is a tribute towards our commitment to improving the lives and livelihood of consumers through technology. The ability to show how digital solutions save users money and time while still being convenient depends on this collaboration.

Making the most of digital

Similar thoughts were expressed by the director general of CDNS, Hamid Raza Khalid, who said, “We are excited to work with JazzCash, the largest digital wallet app in the country, to help CDNS realise its mission of financial inclusion. The transformation of our department into a thriving, digitally integrated organisation that can serve millions of our citizens is something to which we are entirely dedicated to.

With a portfolio of over Rs. 3.4 trillion and more than 04 million valued investors being served through a vast network of 376 branches nationwide run by 12 Regional Directorates of National Savings, the company is the largest investment and financial organisation in Pakistan (RDNS).

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WhatsApp Feature Now Allows To Recover Deleted Messages

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The most widely used instant messaging service in the world, WhatsApp, has finally included a capability to recover accidentally deleted messages. A report from June 2022 claimed that WhatsApp engineers were developing a feature that would enable users restore accidentally deleted messages.

A feature or a mere update

Introducing Whatsapp Feature Allow to Recover Deleted Messages- Gossip Pakistan
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Whatsapp frequently works on many new upgrades at once. The tech giant previously allowed customers the option to erase a text message that had been sent or received by someone else. According to earlier rumors, the IT giant was working on delivering the feature fresh updates.

According to recent sources, WhatsApp has now released an upgrade that adds a new option to retrieve lost messages. According to WABetaInfo on twitter, the update has now been sent to a small number of beta users.

WABetaInfo (@WABetaInfo) / Twitter
Source: Twitter

What exactly will it do

According to reports, the beta version of Google Play has begun rolling out the new update with the undo capability. Users of the functionality can recover deleted messages by using the “undo” option. But there’s a problem. By selecting the “delete for me” button rather than “delete for everyone,” the user will only be able to recover texts that they themselves erased.

In addition, users will only have a very little window of time to retrieve deleted communications. The article states that WhatsApp would allow consumers a brief window of time to retrieve the communication. Only a small number of beta users have access to the function, but it is rumored that WhatsApp will make it available to everyone else in the upcoming weeks.

WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will restore deleted messages: Report
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WhatsApp is preparing to extend the time restriction for deleting any conversation messages from one hour, eight minutes, and sixteen seconds to two days. This was reportedly the original concept when WhatsApp’s “delete text” function was being developed.

You now have two options on the platform to delete the text: “Delete for myself” and “Delete for everyone.” However, the goal is to increase these options and also add some other options to perform older functions.

While Whatsapp is just introducing this feature, other communicating apps such as Snapchat figured out this trick well before since it always had an option of deleting messages and has recently added an additional feature of deleting sent snaps as well. It might be that these IT giants are figuring out the importance of privacy and having the option to undo as a deal breaker for their apps to make a more user-friendly interface and provide more of a reason to use their apps.

‘Ubhartay Sitaray’ – Beaconhouse Organizes Quiz Competition

Beaconhouse recently organized a quiz competition titled ‘Ubhartay Sitaray’ at the Walton Campus. The quiz was based on the general knowledge curriculum for Classes I and II in accordance with the ‘National Curriculum of Pakistan’.

Opportunities for students

Beaconhouse has added a new subject, Urdu, to the curriculum for the first time, including important concepts from the general sciences, social sciences, and ethics. This quiz competition was created to give pupils a chance to demonstrate their recently acquired abilities and to recognize their command of the Urdu language.

Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Taimur Rehman from LUMS along with Principal Beaconhouse Walton Campus Miss. Tehmina Lodhi, students, parents, and teachers attended the competition. Four teams from Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, and Islamabad reached the final round. Lahore Model Town G17 campus team won the competition.

The importance of the Urdu language

The quiz competition was based on an innovative interdisciplinary approach that combined the subjects of the Urdu language and General Knowledge. Such competitions allow students to get a deeper understanding of concepts and learn better ways to express them.

Beaconhouse has always emphasized the importance of the Urdu language and has invested heavily in teacher development as well as in developing high-quality material for use by teachers.

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

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Breath Testing Begins In Lahore To Catch Drunk Drivers

Breath Testing Begins In Lahore To Catch Drunk Drivers
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Alcohol can be an enjoyable activity for some people. However, what many people fail to realize is how quickly it can affect your daily life and functionality.

Speaking of which, it seems like the police in Lahore is definitely catching up with global practices. Just recently, Lahore City Traffic announced that they’ve started using breathalyzers to test drunk drivers on the spot on the city’s major roads.

What is a breathalyzer?

A breathalyzer is a device that measures blood alcohol content (BAC). The more intoxicated a person is the higher their BAC.

Here’s the announcement tweet:

Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore, Dr. Assad Malhin, stated:

“The police will conduct the test on the spot through a digital alcohol tester. If caught, legal proceedings against the driver will be initiated under Motor Vehicle Ordinance. The culprit could face up to 6 months of jail time along with the fine.”

This initiative is indeed commendable as it will prevent road accidents from happening. Other cities in Pakistan should also take notice to ensure smooth traffic and also take care of pedestrians that are commonly seen on the raods in Paksiatn.

Nothing is worth risking your life or the lives of others.

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

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Babylicious Teaser Is Finally Out, Starring Syra & Shahroz

The latest teaser of Syra Yousuf’s produced movie ‘Babylicious’ is out now. Despite rumors being shut down by the cast the movie is very much in the pipeline and will seek the light of the day in February 2023. The story revolves around a playful couple who is very much in love. However, while the main lead has been divorced in real life for over two years now, their on-screen chemistry shows otherwise. Here are all the deets from Syra and Shahroz’s latest release.

Babylicious Trailer

The teaser trailer for the movie was shared by the lead couple on their social media channels. Syra and Shahroz who had been married for almost eight years before getting divorced in 2020 are the highlights of the movie. Despite getting severe criticism on the name the movie plot seems solid and has received great reviews from netizens and celebrities.

Take a look at the trailer if you haven’t watched it already 

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Despite moving forward with their lives after Shahroze married Sadaf Kanwal, Syra plans to settle down soon the trailer shows the former couple looking very much in love. Previously Syra shut down any rumors regarding the movie. However, after the trailer launch, she addressed the release and mentioned the movie was in the pipeline for a good twelve years. Which is long before the couple decided to part ways. Hence, their chemistry in the trailer seems raw and genuine. However, if the filming was done after the couple’s highly condemned divorce – both celebrities managed to bring their best foot forward and that’s what makes netizens question whether they are still in love or just have an immense amount of respect for each other.

While the storyline of the movie is still not clear, the trailer gives us a peak as to what we will get to see in the movie, and needless to say it will be a rom-com for the books.

Are you excited about the two in an upcoming movie? Let us know in the comments below.

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