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What You Should Do To Prevent Heart Disease & Stroke?

Both heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death worldwide. Small but gradual lifestyle changes can have a big impact in preventing disease, or in keeping it from worsening. They can also help you prevent serious complications like heart attack.

While you can’t change risk factors such as age, gender, race/ethnicity, and family history, there are things you can do to help reduce your risk of these conditions.

Find out what you can do to decrease your risk of developing these conditions.

1. Stay Active & Quit Smoking 

Good lifestyle habits can keep your health on track. Regular, moderate-to-intense exercise is key to reducing cardiovascular disease risk. Be active for 30 minutes or more on most or all days of the week. If you smoke, quit. Smoking is the most common risk factor which contributes to heart disease and stroke.

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2. Manage Stress

Some people cope with stress in unhealthy ways such as overeating, drinking or smoking. Finding alternative ways to manage stress — such as physical activity, relaxation exercises or meditation can help improve your health.

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3. Eat Healthy

A healthy diet can help protect the heart, improve blood pressure and cholesterol, and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. A heart-healthy eating plan includes, vegetables and fruits, beans or other legumes, lean meats and fish. Low-fat or fat-free dairy foods, whole grains and healthy fats such as olive oil.

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4. Maintaining Weight 

Being overweight, especially around the middle of the body — increases the risk of heart disease. Excess weight can lead to conditions that increase the chances of developing heart disease including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.

The body mass index (BMI) uses height and weight to determine whether a person is overweight or obese. A BMI of 25 or higher is considered overweight and is generally associated with higher cholesterol, higher blood pressure, and an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

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5. Regular Screenings 

High blood pressure and high cholesterol can damage the heart and blood vessels. But without testing for them, you probably won’t know whether you have these conditions. Regular screening can tell you what your numbers are and whether you need to take action. The regular tests which are crucial for heart diseases includes, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, type – 2 diabetes screening.

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6. Get Adequate Sleep

People who don’t get enough sleep have a higher risk of obesity, high blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes and depression.

Most adults need at least seven hours of sleep each night. Make sleep a priority in your life. Set a sleep schedule and stick to it by going to bed and waking up at the same times each day. Keep your bedroom dark and quiet, so it’s easier to sleep.

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Easy Breazy Summer Hairstyles To Survive The Humidity!

A flowy summer dress, summery hairstyles and bold accessories make for the best summer outfit. But it isn’t as easy as it looks. The humidity and frizz can break your hauirstyles within a few minutes of stepping out, and while we hate to say this, there is not much you can do to prevent your look from withering.

With the weather heating up, we’re all more likely to look for ways to hitch our hair up and out of our faces, and there’s plenty of room to experiment and personalise summer updos to you. If your styling repertoire is limited, but you want something fresh, there are plenty of styles that will see you straight and look fabulous without having to spend too much time or learn complicated hairdressing techniques.

So get your accessories and try these easy-to-create hairstyles for an effortless summer look.

1. Braided Scarf Bun

Nothing says chic more than a scarf in your hair. But if you are tired of the boring old ways to make a headband out of it, try this braided scarf tutorial to elevate your look for hot summer days.

2. An Easy Chignon

This step-by-step tutorial for the most effortless chignon bun is the perfect hairstyle to try for summer weddings. If you would like to add an extra touch, add a few baby breaths or pearls to take it up a notch.

3. Braided Top-Knot

We swear by this hairstyle to keep your flyaways away from your face. This hairstyle is suitable for both long and short hair and is the best option for a girls’ day out.

4. Claw-Clip Supremacy 

This 90s hair accessory has made its way into our vanities, and needless to say, we can’t have enough of it. Whether you want to dress up or down, claw clips are the perfect option to fight humidity and frizz. Celebrities, including Gigi and Kendall, have given us major style inspo with the claw clip, and we can’t help but swoon over it.

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5. Braided Halo

Give way to this formal hairstyle and style your scarf and braids in a new way. This braided crown hairstyle is the most suitable option for parties and summer brunches. Just pop on a pair of bold earing and viola!

6. The OG Messy Bun

It takes a long time to learn the art of a messy bun. However, this messy bun is easy and flawless for relaxed hair looks.

7. The Modern Ponytail

This ponytail is sleek, effortless and everything you need to look fine this summer. Add a few clips to make it look chicer, and you are good to go.

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These Are All The Reasons Why You Should Have An Early Dinner

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It’s the summer holidays which means routines are all out of order. Be it due to children wanting to stay up all night or because you’re on vacation. However, the tough part is when the bad habits from a not-so-healthy routine stick around for instance, eating late at night. Here’s why eating late is not good for you and why you should have dinner early.

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You Can Sleep Better

When you eat dinner early, you allow your body to digest the food before you sleep. If your digestive system is still being forced to overwork while you sleep, you won’t be able to sleep soundly. This practice also reduces oversleeping.

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Weight Loss

This practice also triggers faster metabolism and triggers weight loss. When you eat earlier then you can do intermittent fasting that way. This window between eating fulfills its energy demands from the stored body fat instead of the glucose in the fed state.

You Feel Energetic In The Day

You also feel energetic during the day when you eat earlier. When your digestive system isn’t working overtime when you’re sleeping you can also prevent sleeping till later. You can be able to wake up in time and also feel fresher once you do wake up.

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Relief From Constipation

Eating dinner early also helps with constipation. This healthy practice will improve your chances for a better dump also the same day or the next day. A well-rested digestive system also leads to a healthier and well-performing excretory system. This practice would also help people fighting with flatulence. Again, it helps with constipation.

A Good Appetite

If you eat dinner early, you also will not risk not having dinner. As a result, your entire appetite becomes more balanced. You must be familiar with the age-old proverb: have breakfast like a king, have lunch like a commoner and dine like a pauper. You should dine early but also dine light.

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Cancer Risk Is Reduced

People who have dinner late have 15% more chance of prostate cancer in men and breast cancer in women. This also means that you can reduce cancer risk by 15% by eating your dinner early.

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Want To Be Productive? This Is The Ultimate Solution

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A new study has shown that people can respond more productively if the length of tasks is different. This study could be a breakthrough when it comes ensuring people in the workforce can perform their best. Are you wondering how to work best? This is the trick:

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What Do Longer Deadlines Do?

The study basically demonstrates that longer deadlines can actually lead workers to take an assignment counterproductively. They may think that the work is harder than it actually is. As a result, they commit more resources to the work. The subsequent result is that this increases how much they procrastinate and increases their likelihood of quitting. This is also true even when the deadline length is incidental. For instance, when a venue or guest isn’t available for an extended period of time.

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Results also showed other things pertaining to longer deadlines. This also meant that they spent longer time working on the deadlines and spent more time on it. However, there was a catch: they were more likely to procrastinate and likely to quit it.

What Is The Parkinson’s Law?

Parkinson’s law also builds our understanding on a lot of things. The law states that “work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.” This also adds to the same theory so far. The longer the deadline, the less likely you are to understand that it is not in fact that hard. It seems bigger than is and become scared.

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The Solution?

The solution to all of this is setting shorter deadlines. If there’s one big goal or deadline, the way to go about it is to set smaller goals and deadlines in the middle. Setting these achievable and easy goals also keeps ones spirits up. The work does not fill in the time and then you’re less likely to procrastinate.

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This tendency also reduces our capability to opt for quitting. When we don’t feel like a work is bigger or more stressful than it actually is, we don’t turn towards procrastination or quitting. The result? More productive individuals and goals completed.

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Master MoltyFoam changes the narrative of a Domestic Tale

Master Molty foam’s most neoteric campaign has created a hype, it is the recent topic of discussion. The campaign is called “Mashaadi”.

It’s not every day that you get to see an enormous company like Master Molty Foam target an immensely significant societal issue. Just in 5 minutes, the campaign manages to highlight multiple prospects of our society. These topics aren’t usually elaborated enough to be discussed or people consider talking about such matters part of a taboo but hey, finally someone did!

 

Master Molty foam brought about an intriguing perspective from their end that what if for once, fathers stood up to their daughters and not worry about societal gossips. Moreover, the campaign sheds a generous amount of light onto themes such as emotional and physical abuse and we need a lot of that. There is no doubt left in our minds that Molty Foam uses their platform to give voice to other individuals.

In the end, we acknowledge that the campaign has given its viewers a lot to learn and much more to perceive. Also, Gen-Z is always looking towards establishing new trends. The campaign blew up on almost all social platforms impacting many individuals around the community! We look forward to see, where this goes keeping an eye on every step.

Salaam Takaful Limited, the proponent of Islamic solutions you need

Takaful (Islamic Insurance) is a relatively newer term, which is why people usually get confused about how it is different from conventional insurance or why should they opt for Takaful instead of insurance. Besides, a lot of people avoid insurance altogether because of its non-shariah compliant nature.

Every kind of insurance plays a vital role in today’s economy. We cannot ignore its significance in our businesses and lives. In our era, insurance joined hands with modern technologies, merging into a modern term of Insurtech, which is currently the worldwide adopted system. Muslim scholars and Ulamas, having full knowledge of Islamic systems, have developed a workable and successful takaful system compliant with all shariah rules, and many insurance companies in Muslim and non-Muslim countries have been operating with Islamic windows or limited offers for many years on these guidelines.

There are a few indicators which help understand if the model is genuinely a takaful model (as per Shariah). The most obvious one is the distribution of surplus, which is the hallmark of takaful. Takaful works on Waqf model which means there is a pool created from the amounts received from policyholders; if there is an excess amount left in waqf pool, that amount (or a part of it) should be returned to the policyholders. Another indicator is Shariah audit; all the processes of a takaful operator is audited by an independent body.

If we talk about fully dedicated, Shariah compliant organizations, with the most modern technology techniques, offering different solutions for every walk of life, there are only few names in the country, one of which is Salaam Takaful Limited. Salaam Takaful is the first Islamic Insurtech in Pakistan with a remarkable portfolio and dynamic objectives. They don’t just meet all the requirements for being a true takaful operator, but they also are a progressive organization. They have set new standards in the industry by taking many of such steps including digitization, creating a gender-balanced workplace, and so on. Salaam Takaful is the only operator with a diversified dedicated shariah board for implementation of the true elements of takaful in all its endeavors. Any new product or improvement in any existing product is discussed with this board before proceeding with the introduction to general audience.

Salaam Takaful is the largest dedicated general takaful operator and first Islamic insurtech in Pakistan, with presence across the country. It has a comprehensively diversified product portfolio including, but not limited to, motor, health, travel, livestock, crop, fire, marine, etc. More information can be taken from www.salaamtakaful.com or online.salaamtakaful.com

Pakistan’s Sufi-rock sensation, Natasha Baig, is Spotify’s EQUAL Ambassador for the month of July

Karachi, July 22, 2022 – Spotify’s journey to highlight female artists that are revolutionizing the industry continues with the announcement of EQUAL Pakistan’s Ambassador for the month of July, Natasha Baig. The Sufi-rock sensation whose tracks have been featured from mainstream movies to Coke Studio has put a new twist to the genre making it her own through strong vocals and an edgy style that can put listeners in a state of trance. Since her debut in 2013, Natasha has made a mark on the industry through versatility of her vocals earning her the title of the fifth ambassador for EQUAL and like the honoraries before her, she was featured on a digital billboard on Times Square NYC.

As EQUAL Pakistan enters its fifth month, it has become the place for women artists of all genres and career stages to celebrate their voices. After the likes of Arooj Aftab, Mehak Ali, Hadiqa Kiani and Zoha Zuberi, Natasha Baig has become the program’s latest Ambassador. Over the course of her illustrious career, Natasha has a long list of accomplishments to her name.

Natasha recently released her sophomore album titled Khirad with 9 tracks which is a tribute to the legendary poet Allama Iqbal. The album was introduced with a vision to take Allama Iqbal’s thoughts to the new generation carrying an objective for them to stay attached to the cultural roots of the nation. A much-loved track from the album, ‘Jahil Hoon Main’ is featured on EQUAL Pakistan’s playlist and EQUAL Global, bringing Natasha closer to a global audience.

Commenting on being EQUAL’s Ambassador of the month, Nastasha said: “I think it’s an amazing opportunity for an artist from Pakistan because it’s a way to connect globally. It means a lot to me because being the first girl from Hunza who managed to create her own space in the mainstream music scene of Pakistan was already a huge milestone for me and now Spotify’s EQUAL Artist campaign is enabling me to dream even bigger.”

Listen to Natasha Baig’s latest on EQUAL Pakistan.

Alibaba.com Hosts First Lahore Seller Summit

Lahore, 22 July 2022 – Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) trade, today hosted its first seller summit in Lahore to highlight export opportunities available to local businesses in the e-commerce space. The event was well attended by more than 250 participants, including 200+ participants who tuned in online.

Titled “Go Export with Alibaba.com”, the event brought together existing and potential exporters in Lahore to offer tips and advice on how to start and grow an online export business. It is the first event of its type held by Alibaba.com in Lahore, signifying the platform’s enhanced efforts to support suppliers in the region and increase the city’s visibility as an online supplier base.

Various experts in the export and e-commerce fields took part as speakers in the event, including  Mr Sheharyar Tahir, Head of External Relations of SMEDA, and Mr Mian Rehman Aziz, Senior Vice President of Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industries, who shed light on government support and infrastructure available to assist exporters in Lahore; Mr Md Ammar Khan, CEO of Raaziq International Logistics, Mr Tariq Mahmood, Senior Partner at Raaziq International Logistics, and Mr Barrister Ahmed Uzair, an export law specialist at AUC| Law, who provided insights into how to set up and expand an export business; Mr Muhammad Sajid Minhas, an Alibaba.com supplier who talked about his journey on the platform over the last 15 years; and Alibaba.com representatives including Mr Song Song, Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan, and Mr Ethan Wang, Product Operation Manager, who shared about products and services offered by Alibaba.com that can help suppliers digitalise their export business.

 “Pakistan is one of Alibaba.com’s most important supplier markets. Lahore, in particular, shows a high potential of e-commerce growth as it already contributed US$4.7 billion in export volume or 17% of the country’s total export volume in fiscal year 2021-22. As the global pandemic has sped up B2B buyers’ adoption of online sourcing channels, we feel that now is the time for more high-quality suppliers here in Lahore to go online and be discovered by the 34 million-strong global online buyer community on Alibaba.com,” said Mr Song Song, Business Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan.

“Pakistan’s economy is comprised of almost 5.2 million small and medium enterprises. With an established e-commerce platform like Alibaba.com and an enabling environment and business development services provided by SMEDA, we encourage small and medium enterprises here to take action and grow beyond their home market,” said Mr Sheharyar Tahir, Head of External Relations of SMEDA.

Alibaba.com is now more focused to increase the e-commerce industry in Pakistan, especially in Lahore to make B2B trade as easy and as accessible as possible for buyers and sellers. Alibaba.com has been enabling the growth of small and medium-sized businesses since 1999 with tools designed specifically for B2B trade. Supplier members on the platform can tap a suite of tools and services including a custom digital storefront, buyer analytics, targeted advertising, and support in the form of training courses and live support, among others.

RFID Technology: The answer for better traffic management and tax collection

The world is constantly changing for the better. The dynamism is the order of the day for people belonging to all walks of life. We used to live in an analog world with a lot of manual work and now automation has made things quite convenient on many fronts. However, a lot is still desired to be done. Many segments of public sector which deal with general public seem to lag behind, even though, the solutions exist to implement.

A case in point is our traffic management. Further if we travel intercity by road, we see age old mode of collecting toll in exchange of a measly chit and at times it becomes hellish to wait in que and God forbid if someone had 5000 rupees note or worse if a truck broke down at the barrier then you are in for some trauma ride. Not to mention, the manual work incorporated provides for ample opportunities for pilferage and embezzlement. Here in Pakistan, we know this for a fact that not paying vehicular taxes is quite the norm, increasing burden on the exchequer. The government can enjoy an exuberant amount of benefit, if these non-tax-paying vehicles started to pay their due road tax.

Now imagine a world where all this is taken care of, where this is not a far-fetched idea that through implementation of the right technology, traffic flows are managed, jams are either avoided altogether or directed in the right manner. The big data analysis will dictate the changes as well as additions to the road network. A world where the regulatory bodies know exactly which car is paying taxes and which car is hiding from the excise department. A reality in which cars can rush through tolls with automatic payments and zero stoppages, zero road barriers. It does sound like a utopian dream, however, in many countries, solutions are implemented which are actually doing all the mentioned tasks in the most automatic, convenient and hassle-free ways. The more interesting bit here is that we have the capability of implementing such technology which will end the manual, problem ridden and human intervention era.

One such organization which is well known across Pakistan for introducing uniquely innovative tech-based solutions addressing many challenges is iTecknologi Group of Companies. It is an up-and-coming conglomerate with tech-based businesses, primarily dealing in solutions pertaining to Security and Surveillance, Software as a Service (SaaS), Internet of Things (IoT), Data on Things (DoT), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and many more customizable and scalable technological amenities. The enterprise offers a large number of products to cater to every automation / technological business need. Their huge arsenal of offerings also includes a comprehensive RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system specifically for traffic management that if implemented, can assist in all that is mentioned above.

The process is quite simple due to the advancement in technology that vehicles will only be required to have a RFID tag in them and the rest will be taken care of through installed equipment at toll plazas and other strategic locations. The RFID tag will identify the car to the system and the system will have a comprehensive database of registered vehicles with all of their pertinent information. It can have as many fields as possible helping in accumulation of large amounts of data. This big data will be analyzed to gather all sorts of insights. Other than those immaculate data analysis capability, the system will also keep a check on road tax dues of each tagged vehicle helping the excise department to track such cars which are not paying their taxes. Last but not the least, the system will enable commuters to pay their toll tax without any hassle through this technology incorporating banking partners.

The government, regulators, traffic management custodians and all stakeholders need to pay heed to these possibilities, which will not only help them in better management and governance on many fronts but also will provide convenience to commuters and vehicle owners.

iTecknologi Group of Companies, is one of the leading technology conglomerates in Pakistan and primarily deals in solutions pertaining to Security and Surveillance, Software as a Service (SaaS), Internet of Things (IoT), Data on Things (DoT), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and many more customizable and scalable technological amenities
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Top Netflix Shows To Look Forward To In August

August is almost here and Netflix is already preparing subscribers for a month of new and exciting additions. Netflix has unveiled the full lineup of movies and TV shows making their way to its streaming roster throughout the month of August. There are some big original shows and movies on the way as well as the addition of some popular existing titles. Regardless of what you’re into, there’s plenty to look forward to on Netflix next month.

Here are some of the top netflix shows coming on the streaming service in August.

1. Never Have I Ever – Season 3

The penultimate chapter in Devi’s coming-of-age journey to find love and acceptance is upon us. The last season left our heroine, played by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, torn between her two loyal suitors at the high school dance. Will Devi choose the dreamy, unreliable Paxton or Ben her academic nemesis-turned-unlikely crush? And what other issues will bubble to the surface as she makes up her mind? Catch up with the latest season next month.

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2. Lock & Key – Season 3

Adapted from the Joe Hill comics, we’ve had two solid seasons of Locke & Key which will be wrapping up with its third and final season in August. You can expect even more magical keys to be found plus the Locke’s having to face off against their gravest threat yet.

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3. The Sandman – Season 1

Based on Neil Gaiman’s seminal graphic novel and starring Tom Sturridge as the King of Dreams, The Sandman tells the story of Morpheus. A recently freed man who travels across dimensions to restore his otherworldly powers. Sturridge is joined by a high-profile cast including Gwendoline Christie, Boyd Holbrook, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and Charles Dance with voice performances from Patton Oswalt and Mark Hamill.

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Everything You Need To Know About Samsung Galaxy’s Unpacked Event

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Samsung is just about to host its annual Galaxy Unpacked event. It will be a virtual presentation that will display the new products coming from the tech giant in the second half of the year. Expect new models of Android smartphones and new buds! We cover it all for you here:

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About The Event

Samsung will host this year’s Unpacked event on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022, at 9AM ET. Invites for the event were sent out less than a month ago. However, you can still stream it! Naturally, there have been a lot of leaks surrounding the event and rumour mill has been churning too.

All of this only indicates to us that the coming half year is going to be full of new gadgets. These new gadgets are not only going to be improved versions of Samsung’s already popular stuff but they also come with an enticing offer. Have a look:

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If you put your name down for this bundle, you get $200 off the final purchase price when those devices launch in the weeks after the event.

The New Gadgets 

Android lovers suspect that the spotlight will be on the brand-new Galaxy Z Fold 4. This one is powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and it’ll be the fastest phone you can buy this year. Moreover, Samsung has reduced the crease running along the middle of the interior display. This will act as a massive improvement in terms of aesthetics and functionality for users.

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Besides this, there is a lot of attention on the Galaxy Z Flip 4. It is being introduced with some minor improvements over last year’s phone. It comes with a larger battery, faster charging, and the same Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 found in the Z Fold 4.

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There is a smaller Galaxy Watch 5 coming. The larger model is now the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. But in addition to these, Galaxy Buds Pro 2 are also coming to be at your service. This is all what we know so far and the prices haven’t been revealed. Are you excited and prepared?

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Here’s How Pakistan’s Tourist Industry Is Being Impacted By Climate Change

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Pakistan’s tourist industry was booming since the start of COVID-19, ironically. This is only because people did not have an opportunity to fly abroad. However, now that all international flights have been made possible, the situation seems to have slowed down a bit. That’s not all! The recent rise in temperature and climate change has shaken the tourist landscape. Here’s what you need to know:

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Tourists in Lahore

Travel guides have shared that when tourists used to come to Pakistan, they stayed in the cities for a while before heading up north. Especially in Lahore, which is considered to be a cultural hub for all the tourists who come to Pakistan. We’re not even only talking about tourists who come from abroad. Even Pakistanis themselves like to plan a trip to Lahore when it’s summers. 

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However, with the rising temperatures in Lahore exceeding 40C, tourists are leaving for the North straight. One travel guide said this time around he only had one request for tourist experiences in Lahore. Tourists now no longer want to spend time in the big cities.

The North Experience

The experience in the North has also changed. Because of climate change, glaciers have started melting much earlier now. This means that areas in the North start becoming accessible much earlier, extending the tourist season. It also means that more areas can be opened up, especially in the summertime, for foreigners to enjoy. 

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It is unprecedented for Khunjerab Pass to be open at this time around. However, due to the rising temperatures, tourists have flocked to the high point. When glaciers melt much earlier, other lakes and activities in the surrounding areas can be made available to all.

Incoming Decline?

If this trend continues, could we foresee the tourist season receding backward until it become possible all the way in April? Even if this does become the case, what happens when tourists don’t actually travel in these months? Moreover, this could also mean there will be a potential decline/change in the scenery up North. Higher temperatures might melt more glaciers and alter previously popular landscapes.

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Climate change’s effects are already materializing in front of us and it doesn’t look too good for Pakistan’s already struggling tourism industry.

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realme 9 4G – The Ultimately Clear Difference between 108MP vs. 64MP Photography

 

In recent times, the pressure to have a good phone with a high-end camera has increased in society as people seek greater functionality out of their handheld devices. People nowadays want a phone which can do it all, most importantly clicking high quality HD images for their daily or professional use. As a result, smartphone companies have reworked their products to make camera modules one of the key selling features of contemporary smartphones. In order to attract the average customer and photography enthusiasts, brands constantly strive to pack as high a megapixel count as possible.

By knowing the importance of a good quality camera and megapixels, realme has come up with a new smartphone, the realme 9 4G which features a new and improved 108MP Pro-Light camera setup. The realme 9 4G is the very first smartphone to come equipped with the brand new Samsung HM6 sensor allowing it to deliver superior results. Equipped with 108 million pixels as small as 0.64μm, the ISOCELL HM6 sensor has the ability to render your captured memories with stunning high-definition detail.

Megapixel counts in smartphone cameras play an important role in how your images appear on larger displays. While there may not be a huge difference viewing images taken by a 108MP camera and a 64MP camera on a smartphone, when you scale up the display to the size of a desktop or a television the 64MP image appears to be lower quality with a lot more grain and blur. A higher MP count means the output can be presented on a bigger canvas without compromising on quality. This is because the size of the final image is determined by the multiplying the horizontal pixels by the vertical pixels and a 108MP camera has overall more pixels than a 64MP one. One of the advantages of capturing a 108MP image on smartphones like realme 9 4G, is the amount of details and information about your subject that the photo can retain. When compared to 64MP image, a 108MP image can capture a lot of details.

This means that the image will still appear high quality even if you zoom into and crop the initial image when compared to low-resolution images. The large sensor has the ability to capture good details even in menial lighting conditions. This in tandem with a functional Night Mode should play well. Additionally, there is also a Smart ISO feature that lowers ISO in bright areas for vivid photos and propels ISO for lesser noise in underexposed areas of a scene. Apart from this, this sensor also gives you the support of 6k video recording at 30fps, so it is going to be quite good for the content creators.

While having a higher megapixel count doesn’t necessarily mean a camera module is better, the inclusion of a first-in-segment Samsung HM6 sensor makes the realme 9 4G’s camera module highly desirable. The stunning performer has a lot more to get excited about. It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset with 6GB of RAM, 128GB of expandable storage, and realme’s UI 3.0 software. A large 5,000mAh battery powers the device with support for 33W DartCharge fast-charging technology via USB Type-C so you can use the device for long stretches of time without worry. From a connectivity standpoint, the handset supports dual-SIM 4G LTE connectivity and dual-band Wi-Fi. So don’t wait to get your very own realme 9 4G which is available at your nearest smartphone store or exclusively online through the official realme stores on Daraz and AlfaMall for just PKR 54,999/.

Fifa 23 Trailer Launched, Features Women’s Club Football For The First Time

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Electronic Arts released the trailer of FIFA 23 on Tuesday, which is the last game of the FIFA series developed by EA. The highlight of this game is the inclusion of women’s club football teams for the first time.

EA also revealed on Tuesday that, the cover of the game is featuring both a male and female player (also for the very first time). Chelsea’s Sam Kerr shares the honour with PSG’s Kylian Mbappé. Kerr becomes the series’ first global female cover star, which was long overdue.

FIFA 23 features only two leagues, to begin with; the FA Women’s Super League and the French Division 1 Féminine. There will be broadcast overlays for each team and authentic kits for each team. EA maintains that the roster will be expanded in the near future.

In another development, FIFA 23 features both the men’s and women’s top international tournaments. The women’s competition will take place in New Zealand and Australia during the summer of 2023, whereas, the men’s competition will begin in Qatar in the month of November. Football fans can expect to experience a live gaming experience of both tournaments in FIFA 23, along with real stadiums, uniforms, and props.

EA’s FIFA 16 was the first to include women’s football in their 30-year-old gaming series. However, there were just a few foreign teams involved in that game. Last year’s installment increased the number of international squads to 17. It also allowed users to create a female player for the game’s Pro Clubs mode. However, it received the backlash that the inclusion of the women’s game is essentially a PR stunt because of the restricted restrictions.

The popularity of women’s games is increasing at its best, aided by the recent Euro 2022 event. “We’re committed to building an equitable experience and aspire to help grow women’s football,” said FIFA 23 producer, Matt Lafreniere.

She further added, “We are going to have a lot of exciting things to share around women’s football in the coming months, so stay tuned.”

The company has stated that further information regarding women’s club game, such as the subsequent inclusion of other leagues, will be disclosed over the next several months. It has been confirmed that female players have been motion captured to help insure authentic animation. Furthermore, women’s matches will benefit from the game’s new Hypermotion 2 technology, which applies machine learning to motion-captured data to create new, realistic player movements on the fly. In addition, it has been confirmed that motion capture has been used to ensure that authentic animation will be used.

The FIFA video game franchise, which has been created by EA for the past 30 years, will end with FIFA 23. In May, it was announced that the publisher will lose the licence because of a dispute over exclusivity and prices. Now, a wide variety of video game developers will be able to use the FIFA video game licence. While this is all going on, Electronic Arts have stated that it will begin using the EA Sports FC name in 2023.

Elevate Your Senses with Men’s Perfumes from Ideas

We are super excited to be sharing this news with our readers that; Ideas has launched its own line of perfumes! Ideas is the brand that we trust for all our fashion needs. One can only anticipate how unique, long lasting, pocket friendly, alluring and top-notch these perfumes will be. Today we are giving a sneak peak into what is in store for us in Ideas perfume category for men:

AMBASSADOR
This is a strong perfume, as the name suggests this fragrance is for the representative of success, happiness and fulfillment. This fragrance falls under the category of Chypre leathery and oriental. The prominent fragrance in it is that of pepper and violet. The cypress base makes it an ideal choice for everyday use. This is a long-lasting fragrance hence ideal for morning use. The base of this perfume is styrax, Cypress and Incense all that are enough for you to bag compliments for your perfume choice. Use it once and you will be hooked for life!

OPUS
Here is another mesmerizing fragrance for men. Its base is of amber, cedarwood, incense and suede. This perfume falls under the category of woody aquatic green. This perfume is for men who demand authority and know how to carry it in a crowd. It is sure to leave a lasting impression on people around you. It is ideal for office use and for occasions that you want to leave a lasting impression. This is sure to become your signature perfume once you use it. It is available in a 100 ml bottle.

POWER MARINE
This fragrance has a unique feel of lemons and oranges and falls in the category of fresh aromatic. It is a soft perfume. It is for men who want the best of everything in life. Its base is of amber, moss, sandalwood, vanilla and musk. This is a perfect combination of ingredients for a perfect perfume for HIM. You are sure to draw attention your way wearing Power Marine. This makes an ideal gift for your near and dear ones.

JOURNEY
This is a mild perfume yet leaves a lasting impression. It belongs to citrus woody musk family of fragrance. It is for men who know where they are heading and they have the entire plan ready in front of them. This is the fragrance for men who are ready for discoveries in life. The base note of this perfume is that of cedarwood, amber wood and sandalwood. This combination gives it a unique fragrance which is sure to become your signature. It is both for morning and evening use. It is a perfect gift for the man in your life.

INSPIRATION:
This is a strong perfume launched in this series. It gives the wearer a confidence boost and enhances the personality. The top notes are that of rum and bergamot which have a masculine touch to them. This fuses with the fragrance of lavender further blending into the base fragrance of chestnut, vanilla and cedar which leave a lasting effect. It is ideal for morning use as the fragrance will stay with you throughout the day.

Now that you have an insight as to what is in store for you; we are sure to see you at the Ideas store near you to buy these fragrances not only for yourself but for all those you love and admire in life. Because there is no better gift than the gift of a fragrance and that to by Ideas! You can order them online as well! Delivery is FREE on orders of Rs 2000 and more.

PUBG MOBILE LAUNCHES CAMPUS CHALLENGE WITH GRAND PRIZE OF RS4 MILLION

July 20, 2022: PUBG MOBILE, Pakistan’s No. 1 gaming platform, has collaborated with Jazz, Pakistan’s leading cellular company, to officially launch PUBG MOBILE Campus Challenge (PMCC) Pakistan for university-going students. Jazz Gamenow will be the official partner for the event and has also launched a bundle dedicated to PUBGM users. With this strategic alliance, both parties aim to ensure work on youth development to further expand the esports industry in the country.

Registrations have started from July 8th, 2022 and online qualifiers will be played from July 22 to 30 for students from 16 campuses while another 16 campuses will host offline qualifiers from August 1 to 8 as various social media influencers will be present at the campuses to cheer on the talented gamers.

One team will represent their campus after emerging victorious in the qualifiers and compete with the best teams of other campuses for the grand prize of PKR 4 million in the Grand Finals, which will be held on July 26-27 in the presence of famous personalities who will also participate in show-matches.

To enhance youngsters’ engagement, PUBG MOBILE has decided to let their beloved gamers choose the venue for grand finals. An in-game vote will be available in PUBG MOBILE starting from August, in which the option with the most support from gamers will be selected.

Tencent’s PUBG MOBILE Esports aims to strengthen the esports ecosystems in Pakistan. As the only pro-level official tournament brand, PMPL Pakistan runs on an annual cycle to enhance experience and stability of the sport’s competitive environment. PMNC Pakistan will open gates for PMPL along with a range of local and regional PUBG MOBILE Esports authorised events to rack up points for spots in these two tournaments.

As a tournament dedicated to empower the youngsters by providing a way to realise their esports dream in the country, the best teams from the PMCC Grand Finals will qualify for the PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) Pakistan for the ultimate showdown with professional players from PUBGM Pro-League (PMPL) to determine who is the most proficient and skilled player of them all.

This year, we have seen great progress in PUBG MOBILE esports in Pakistan. One of the very first times, a Pakistani team, 52 esports has qualified to the PUBG MOBILE World Invitational. With this new Campus Challenge program, PUBG MOBILE is excited to witness the birth of a new young but strong team rooting in this wonderful country.

PUBG MOBILE’s Version 2.1 Update is available now! Download for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.

‘The soul of our organization is to empower lives and livelihoods of women through tech’: Jazz CEO

Reiterating the company’s commitment to addressing the gender diversity and inclusion gaps in the larger community, Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim, in a recent interview, stated that, “The soul of our organization is to empower lives and livelihoods of women through technology. It’s our fundamental belief that technology is the greatest equalizer and can help us overcome gender disparity.”

According to the Global Gender Gap Index report 2022 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Pakistan is second worst on the global gender parity index ranking 145 out of 146 countries. As per the GSMA, the global industry association of mobile network operators, the country has some of the widest mobile gender gaps where 33% fewer women own mobile devices relative to men, whereas 38% fewer women use mobile internet as compared to their male counterparts.

“These are alarming statistics and by adopting a collective action approach we must act urgently. Without equal access to internet and technology, women are not able to participate in the digital society. Holding them back affects every aspect of their lives, including their ability to participate in the economy, speak out and campaign on issues that affect them,” He added.

Jazz is dedicated to enhancing diversity and women’s empowerment within its business model and focuses on uplifting women in the society through the power of the internet. Female specific products and services are designed to help address many of the wider gender inequalities by digitally enabling them access to health, financial, and other life-enhancing services.

Jazz is one of the first mobile operators that has 31% female representation at Executive Committee level, enabling it to take well rounded commercial as well as people decisions. It’s an equal opportunity employer and is creating and nurturing an inclusive and empowering culture.

Galle Test: Abdullah Shafique Leads Record-Breaking Run Chase Against Sri Lanka

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Pakistan thumped Sri Lanka in the first test by 4 wickets, in a record-breaking run chase on a difficult pitch. Pakistan chased 342 runs in the 2nd session of the final day at Galle, on the back of a monumental inning by Abdullah Shafique. This is the second-best run chase by Pakistan in Test cricket, whereas, it is the first time that a 300+ score is chased at Galle International Stadium.

Sri Lankans were ambitious to give a 350+ target to visitors, with Dinesh Chandimal nearing his hundred. However, Pakistani bowlers rained on their parade to bundle them out for 337 runs. Chandimal remained not out at 94. He also scored a gutsy 76 in the first innings. Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz picked up his maiden 5-for in the second innings. Sri Lankans looked comfortable with the target of 342 because the highest run chase at Galle stadium before this match was 268 by Sri Lanka against New Zealand in 2019.

The task looked improbable considering the big total, pitch conditions, and Galle’s reputation. However, this all did not matter, once Pakistani batters set foot on the pitch. Pakistan’s mountainous chase was led by 22-year-old, Abdullah Shafique. He showed great temperament and valour, playing 408 balls in a battle of nerves to guide his team home. He was fluent in his stroke-making from the first ball, though he survived a close lbw review in the fourth over of the innings. After that, he was flawless throughout his innings.

He and Imam added 87 runs for the first wicket to set the pace for the innings. After Imam’s departure, Azhar Ali came into bat, only to get back to the pavilion after adding only 6 runs to the total. His poor run of form continues.

Captain Babar Azam joined Abdullah in the middle, and he meant business from the get-go. He continued his second innings, right where he left his first innings at 119. The duo rapidly scaled milestones, Babar Azam went past 3000 Test runs, and eventually scored his 22nd Test half-century. Shafique completed his second Test hundred with the second-wicket stand also crossing 100, before Babar was bowled brilliantly by Sri Lanka’s new spin sensation Prabath Jayasuriya.

After Babar’s departure, Rizwan played a colorful inning of 40, despite some close calls and lbw appeals. While Abdullah remained cool as a cucumber on the other end. He continued to rotate the strike effectively to keep the scoreboard busy.

Pakistan required another 66 runs after Rizwan’s departure, with Abdullah standing firm and 6 wickets in hand, this could have been a cakewalk for Pakistan. But Agha Salman and Hasan Ali got out in the span of 6 balls, thanks to Jayasuriya. The 30-year-old spinner has 21 wickets after two test matches.

None of the other Sri Lankan bowlers posed any threat to Pakistani batters, and their fielding was also sloppy at times. This allowed Nawaz to settle with Shafique to give the finishing touch to the triumph. They chased the total with a session to spare. Abdullah Shafique carried his bat, while Nawaz scored 19 runs. Abdullah Shafique adjourned Man of the Match for his valiant efforts.

Pakistan is leading the two-match series with 1-0, and sitting comfortably at 4th position in the World Test Championship table. They have a chance to improve their standing with a clean sweep against Sri Lanka.

 

Money Habits To Adopt To Keep Yourself Afloat Even If You Rage-Quit Your Job

Quitting your job is a big deal, and there are a variety of reasons why you might decide to make this move. Maybe you’re burnt out and need a break, you’ve found a better opportunity with another employer, or you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and start your business venture. However, while most of these reasons offer an alternative source of income – the same cannot be guaranteed if you plan to rage quit your job. Rising inflation worldwide and lack of access to the emergency fund can be daunting even if you have decided to take the plunge.

However, while your money should never define your self-worth, developing a relationship with your finances can be the key to staying afloat. Take a look at some ways you can survive quitting your job.

1. Find A Side-Gig

If you decide to wait on finding a new primary role, or even if you are seeking full-time employment, finding a side gig can help you feel productive after you leave your employment. Consider spending time on a side job that you enjoy to stay productive and possibly make a bit of extra income. Working a side gig can also be an excellent way to make connections in your current industry or a new one and learn new skills. The money you generate as your income will be helpful daily to cover your basic expenses.

2. Track Your Expenses 

Now those fancy dinners are a thing of the past. Tracking your expenses so that you do not go overboard can be highly beneficial. You can take help from multiple social media apps to divide your money for utilities and leisure expenses. Creating good old excel tabs can also help you take account of your expenses on rent, groceries and other stuff.

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3. Watchout For Discounts & Deals 

Discounts are deals that are an excellent way to save some extra cash. Online stores offer significant discounts to their customers. Ordering stuff online also helps you save money by adding the things you only need in your cart. You could also compare prices between stores to ensure you get the best deal.

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4. Keep A Small Sum In Cash 

While you might need cash often, carrying too much of it might let you lose track of your expenses. Keeping only a tiny amount of money, between 1000-2000 Rs, will help you notice your immediate necessities and spend on them only in case an emergency strikes.

5. Spend On Yourself 

Spending money on yourself doesn’t have to come in the form of extensive spa routines or a membership. You can find joy in something as small as getting a 100 Rs ice cream or a cup of coffee worth 500 Rs. It is as vital to spend small amounts on yourself as it is crucial to saving.

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SIM Cards Are Going Away – Why Is It A Good Thing?

Soon enough, sim cards will be a thing of the past since physical ones are replacing e-sim cards, and most people have already made the switch. E-sims are now dominating the European and Asian markets, where consumers tend to switch between prepaid plans to get the best data package available. Meanwhile, In the U.S., people typically stick with one carrier.

Companies Leading The Way

The three biggest U.S. wireless providers, T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon, have announced the dawn of e-sims. Mobile companies have also switched since Apple stopped including physical sim cards in the box. And Motorola’s foldable Razr phone from 2019 didn’t support physical sims.

Meanwhile, Google’s smartphones have had e-sim capabilities since 2017’s Pixel 2, and Apple added it to iPhones starting with 2018’s iPhone XS. Roughly 40% of all phones Verizon carries this year have e-sim capabilities.

According to Jeff Howard, vice president of mobile devices and accessories at AT&T. “It’s a natural evolution. It’s going to make the experience better down the road. Right now, setting up an e-sim isn’t always painless. Even if your phone supports it, your carrier may not. And if you try to move e-sims between devices, you likely have to go through setup all over again.”

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The E-SIM Technology 

The e-sim is activated via service digitally by logging into an app or by scanning a QR code. The software connects the user to a new cellular network on the fly, letting them quickly sign up for service without tracking down a store. Lack of sim card tray space allows the manufacturers to design and build sleeker devices, say industry veterans. While e-sims still require a chip inside the phone, that component is more minor than physical sims and can’t be removed.

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E-sims can even let you have two phone numbers on your phone simultaneously. You could have one for work and one for personal calls. Or you could also set up an international number alongside your standard service when travelling.

“The vision is, you can get a phone from anyone, and as you’re activating the device, you pick your service operator, and off you go,” said Chetan Sharma, a wireless industry analyst who leads his consulting firm.

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