The Portrayal Of Toxic Heroes In Pakistani Dramas – Will It Ever Stop?

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Jun 28, 2022

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The Pakistani entertainment industry is definitely peaking with several short films coming out, many of whom have also gone to achieve international fame. However, at the core of this development lies the Pakistani TV drama industry that’s responsible for the entertainment and socialization of many. So, shouldn’t these dramas be more responsible and progressive? It appears they aren’t because this toxic hero culture is way too prevalent. Here’s how:

Aye Musht-e-Khaak

Aye Musht-e-Khaak is the latest drama starring Sana Javed and Feroze Khan. It has been the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons. The drama shows Javed as a “sweet” and religious girl who meets Bobby, Feroze, who is a narcissistic man. Bobby believes whoever he will marry will fall head-over-heels in love with him.

The drama, in essence, only shows a toxic man who wants to do a “nikkah” and become “mehram” just to touch the girl. If that isn’t an entitlement, we don’t know what is! Why highlight him as a hero then?

Deewangi

This drama stars Danish Taimoor and he, too, is a toxic hero. The same trope of a wealthy businessman and an unafraid lower-class girl. One scene that is beyond toxic from this drama is when Taimoor buys an entire bus’ ticket so he can travel alone with the girl. How creepy is that? However, the drama chooses to show him as a lover who would go to any lengths for his love.

Prince Charming

This recent short film by Sheheryar Munawar was a great treat. However, it is important to question what the film really wanted to show or change. The film also shows a toxic husband who mistreats his wife clearly going through a mental illness yet he expects her to do all his work. Sure, it doesn’t promote it. However, does it show in some way that these relationships must be condemned? We doubt it.

“He Hurts You Because He Likes You” Must Go

This thinking has long been the norm in our culture. Women are taught that men’s anger is a form of protection. That their harassment is their dedication and commitment. They are taught men’s abuse and toxicity is them fighting all odds to be with them. This thinking has not only bred harassers, abusers, molesters, and rapists but it also breeds women who suffer in silence.

These dramas are in bad taste because they don’t change anything rather, perpetuate the same stereotypes.

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Honda & Sony Partner Up To Build Electric Vehicles

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Jun 28, 2022

Two industry giants, Sony and Honda, announced the creation of Sony Honda Mobility Inc. A new electric vehicle joint venture to begin selling high value-EVs and services for mobility in 2025.

The new joint venture agreement follows an initial announcement by the companies in March. The announcement was made on the company’s respected social media channels that they had begun to explore the formation of an alliance for the joint development and sales of high-value battery-electric values and to provide mobility services.

Sony & Honda Join Hands

The deal followed the launch by Honda last year. During incoming CEO Toshihiro Mibe’s inaugural press conference. The press conference included a series of environmental and safety goals, including targets to achieve carbon neutrality across products and operations—zero auto and motorcycle collision fatalities by 2050. As well as plans to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040.

The venture brings together each company’s expertise and technology capabilities. Including “environmental and safety technologies, mobility development capabilities, vehicle body manufacturing technology and after-sales service management experience” from Honda. Along with Sony’s “imaging, sensing, telecommunication, network and entertainment technologies.”

Company Ownership

The new company will be led by senior Honda executive Yasuhide Mizuno, who will take on the role of Chairman and CEO, along with Sony EVP Izumi Kawanishi as President and COO.

According to Kenichiro Yoshida, Chairman, President and CEO, Sony Group Corporation,

”Based on our vision to `make the mobility space an emotional one,’ Sony’s initiatives in the mobility business are centred around the three areas of safety, entertainment and adaptability. As we continue learning in these areas, we are excited to have met a partner, Honda, with extensive global achievements and knowledge, and to sign the joint venture agreement between the two companies.”

Senior Honda executive Yasuhide Mizuno in a statement, said,

“We are very excited to sign this joint venture agreement. This represents the start line from which we embark on the major challenge of revolutionising mobility and creating new value. We plan to fully leverage the technological assets the two companies possess in different fields. Including Sony’s sensing technology and Honda’s original mobility development capabilities to realise mobility and services that inspire and excite our customers. By bringing together the expertise of both companies, we aim to lead the way in a new era.”

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6 Famous Fresh Juice Places In Karachi To Quench Your Thirst

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Jun 28, 2022

6 Famous Fresh Juice Places In Karachi To Quench Your Thirst — Image source: pinterest.com

There is nothing better than a glass of fresh juice on a hot, humid day. However, that must not be the only reason why you should indulge in a glass of fresh juice. Fresh juices are packed with soluble fibers, which help in maintaining your gut health. They also contain a rich amount of antioxidants which can be beneficial for your immune system.

So, the next time you want to quench your thirst while you fill up your body with some nutrients by visiting one of these places mentioned below.

1. Tropik

The juice bar has its roots all over the city, including Boat Basin and commercial area Market A. Tropik has a variety of fresh juices on its menu, including seasonal fruits. However, the best product we have tried on the menu is their fresh frozen slush, which tends to give you a brain freeze. The generous quantity with pocket-friendly prices makes it a good option for when you want to indulge a little.

2. Agha Juice

Agha juice corner is one of the most famous juice corners in the city. They have their branches all over K-town. They serve a variety of blends, including smoothies and shakes. However, the best part is their economical prices and home delivery services.

3. Fresh Bar Juices

The fresh bar is located in KAECHS Block 5. Their menu features fresh fruits juices, shakes, smoothies, and much more. However, the menu’s star is their Italian soda which looks nothing less than refreshing and rejuvenating.

4. Master Juice

Master juice is one of the most famous spots for a glass of fresh juice in Karachi. These shops are located in Defence and Khadda market. They offer various flavors, including all the seasonal fruits, which makes it the best option for when you are on a budget.

5. Royal Ice And Spice

The eatery is located at Sindhi Muslim. They serve various fresh flavors, which makes it one of the most sought-after places for Karachiites for decades. However, their juices are one of the most famous on the block.

6. Sherry’s

One of the famous juice bars in Karachi, Sherry’s, is located in DHA Phase IV. They also serve various fresh juices, which are light on the pocket but not on the taste buds.

Which ones have you tried so far? Let us know in the comments below.

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These Pakistani Brands Are Cashing In On The Viral ‘Fruit Platter’ Drama

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Lyza Rashid

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Jun 28, 2022

fruit platter brands — Image Source: News 18

The ‘fruit platter’ of Kylie didn’t know one day it would reach these heights of fame. As we stand, perhaps the fruit platter is the most famous thing Kylie has done as of late. The fruit platter that went viral in Pakistan, thanks to Minal Khan, is now being further utilized by others. This drama has become a marketing ploy for some, this is how:

Avari Towers

Avari Towers is a hotel brand and they found the best opportunity to get their name ahead in the game. Using the trending obsession with fruit platters and breakfast, they made their own post with a twist on it. They put together some of their best fruit platters and made a story for it. They’re telling their customers that they can imagine being transported to another world with this kind of breakfast. Except, it’s available right here for them and they don’t need to travel to US to Kylie for it.

Have a look at their post:

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Burger King

Burger King is always ahead in this sort of piggyback marketing. It made a post about its usual whoppers and you might be wondering, how do whoppers fit into a breakfast-related thing? Well, they photoshopped some drinks and their whoppers onto the same table on which Kylie’s platter was.

Their post suggests, that if breakfast ponderings are done, maybe we can move onto the whopper? That’s a great deal and as we people say, mauke pe choka mara hai!

Sesky Perfumes

Another brand that knocked it out of the ballpark is Sesky Perfumes. This perfume brand in Pakistan, also saw the opportunity and seized it. They made an ad based on the viral fruit platter also and promoted their ‘fruit burst’ perfume’ with it. Have a look:

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Truth be told, this is indeed a genius marketing ploy because it is through this that we found out about the perfume brand too! Piggyback marketing is often looked down upon but here’s why it is still so popular: because it always works. There is always a new discovery or there are always greater sales and engagement.

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Water Scarcity In Pakistan: 5 Solutions To Resolve This Issue

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Jun 28, 2022

Water is a natural resource for life. In Pakistan, water resources include underground water reserves and surface water available in streams and dams. With time water scarcity is becoming an undeniably vital issue that establishes one of the most significant difficulties to Pakistan’s advancement.

It is expected that the population of Pakistan is going to reach 263 million in the year 2050. Pakistan needs to put the simple idea into how it will give sufficient water to agricultural business, industry, and human utilization even with quickly diminishing stores. Pakistan is among the countries that can run dry in the near future. To mitigate this issue, Pakistan needs to move forward to construct the dam and water storage plants. However, that’s not the only solution, given that the construction of dams requires time and resources.

Previously UN also highlighted the issue. According to a report issued by the UN, water scarcity is the most immediate threat to the masses. Neil Buhne, UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Pakistan, said in a statement,

“No person in Pakistan, whether from the north with its more than 5,000 glaciers, or from the south with its ‘hyper deserts’, will be immune to this.” which only ascertains the gravity of the situation.

Water scarcity has gained momentum in Pakistan. However, immediate measures still need to be taken by the relevant authorities. Pakistan has the fourth-highest rate of water use in the world, and the depletion of water resources is a massive threat to the country.

Some solutions to the water scarcity problems in Pakistan are mentioned below.

1. Construction Of Reservoirs

While the matter of dam construction has been raised time and again, no significant step has been taken as of yet. The political turmoil related to the construction of dams is quite known. Meanwhile, that is the only plausible solution which can bring about a substantial difference in the water scarcity situation.

2. Rainwater Harvestation

With increasing global warming, the increasing concentration of rain has become a problem for the country. Every year rain brings about flooding in both urban and rural areas. Due to the lack of resources, rainwater harvest action has become a significant issue. A rainwater harvest action system must be installed to store the rainwater for later use.

3. Improves Irrigation System

Improvement in the irrigation system can also help conserve water in large quantities—the lack of appropriate resources and knowledge results in excess water usage by the agribusiness. Using methods like drip irrigation, sprinklers, and basin irrigation can help save the water.

4. Sea Water Desalination

The water scarcity issue can also be resolved in those areas of the country which are closed to sea coasts. Sea water desalination plants can convert seawater to regular water, which can be used for domestic and industrial purposes.

5. Controlled Pumping Of Underground Water

Underground water contributes majorly to the water resources of Pakistan. However, the practice of underground water pump installations at the domestic level is a significant threat to these reserves. Establishing proper rules to minimise the misuse of these resources can also help preserve water.

While the government or the relevant authorities can take these measures, awareness must be raised by the NGOs and organisations to make people understand the urgency of the situation. Individually, it is also imperative to be mindful of water consumption to help prevent water wastage, thus reducing the shortage.

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Passing Comments & Judgments – When Will It Stop?

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Mehak Zehra

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Jun 28, 2022

A recent interaction became the point of origin for this personal reflection.

“Have my dark circles become better?”

“I think they have grown darker!”

Validation is what they seek, judgement is what they get

When someone asks you, “Do I look okay?”, what should you say? Should you give a comment that ‘you’ regard as ‘real’ or should you tone it down?

Let’s look at it with an example. Someone you meet daily and that someone who you regard as close to you asks the question, ‘Does my skin look better?’ Now, this question is not in a vacuum. The person did not ask you a general question but a rather specific one; Something centric to the skin. This can very well lead to the assumption that they might have tried a new skin treatment, an organic moisturizer, or a vitamin supplement; point is, they have been making an effort towards their skin. So when they ask what they are obviously looking for is validation. In that case, what should be your answer be?

According to this recent interaction, it was a rather harsh comment. And it was immediately accompanied by the statement that “Oh, I like to be real with friends you know, no sugarcoating.”

Couldn’t ‘real’ be subjective

Thinking about it a bit more, I realized that this idea of being ‘real’ almost always results from the understanding that you can be harsh to your friends. And it is always cloaked in the idea that a friend has to be real.

But what is real?

Because it is only ‘real’ when you are the one making a comment. When you are on the receiving end, however, it is not real anymore, it is only judgemental.

Ans when one keeps getting these ‘real’ comments from close friends, do you really think they would have the same love for those close friends?

The offenders may think that at least they are not giving unsolicited advice because the other person asked for it. But, and now, here comes your emotional intelligence, do you really think the person asked you for the advice at that moment? Or do you think they asked for a compliment…for validation?

Think about it!

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5 DIY Body Scrubs To Exfoliate & Soften Your Skin

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Jun 28, 2022

5 DIY Body Scrubs To Exfoliate & Soften Your Skin — Image source: https://www.prevention.com/

Raise your hand if you love the idea of baby-soft skin but find it difficult to achieve. Well, I can’t see your hand, but I see you! Getting smooth and soft skin is not hard to achieve, but it sure requires some effort. And while exfoliation is the key, there is a lot you can get done at home with some DIY body scrubs.

The next time you are tempted to buy those fun-colored products, make sure to dodge the thought since I’m going to share some of the best DIY body scrubs recipes which you can easily make at home without spending much. So, grab your bowl and get started.

1. Green tea sugar scrub

Green tea is known for its anti-oxidant properties both when taken as a drink or put on topically. It reduces inflammation and provides firm skin while killing the bacteria. Green tea is also thought to reduce skin damage caused by those pesky UV rays. Try this green tea and sugar scrub to get that youthful and glowy skin for summers.

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Ingredients

Two teabags of green tea
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted

Directions

Add tea bags to hot water and steep it until it cools.
Add brown sugar to a bowl and mix in some coconut oil.
Once the tea has cooled, add it to the sugar mix.
Add brown sugar or cooled tea until desired consistency is achieved.
Spoon your scrub into a container

2. Oatmeal Honey Scrub

The oatmeal honey scrub is best for sensitive skin or those who can’t withstand complex sugar rubbing against their skin. Oatmeal is not only gentle on the skin but also leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth. However, you can also use this scrub on your face since it will exfoliate your skin without causing microtears.

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Ingredients

1 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup coconut oil
Two spoons honey

Directions

Grind the oatmeal in the blender. However, make sure it’s not powdery, and you can feel the grains.
Mix in the coconut oil and honey.
And in the oatmeal. Make sure the mixture is not too viscous or runny.

3. Sea salt scrub

Sea salt is calming and relaxing for the skin. Yet, it has antibacterial properties, which can be helpful for irritated skin. You can also customize this DIY recipe and add in the flavors of your choice.

Ingredients

1/2 cup sea salt
1/2 cup oil of your choice
A few drops of essential oils

Directions

Combine sea salt and oil in a mixing bowl. Make sure to use ground sea salt since coarse can irritate the skin because of big particle size.
Mix thoroughly to get the consistency right and add-ins some essential oil
Once you’re satisfied with the consistency and fragrance of your scrub, spoon it into a container.

4. Unicorn Sugar Scrub

Try this unicorn sugar scrub which will make you want to play with it for hours. The part is that you can package and gift these cute jars to your friends and family.

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil
A few drops of blue and red food color

Directions

Combine sugar and oil in a mixing bowl.
Part two servings of the mixture and add in food colors, respectively.
Now mix these mixtures or scoop them in separate jars to get all the unicorn vibes.

5. Coffee Scrub

Coffee is thought to be one of the best ingredients for body scrubbing. Its anti-oxidant properties add brightness to the skin and reduce puffiness. The well-known ingredient caffeine acts as a magic ingredient to reduce water retention and stimulate blood flow while providing firmness to the skin.

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Ingredients

1 cup ground coffee
1/2 cup coconut oil or olive oil
A few drops of essential oil

Directions

Combine coffee and oil in a mixing bowl.
Add in a few drops of essential oil.
Mix in the ingredients and scoop them in a container.

Try these body scrubs, and let us know which one you liked the best.

Which one would you love to try? Let us know in the comments below.

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Top 5 Sunscreens To Try Out This Summer

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Esha Azhar

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Jun 27, 2022

It is a common misperception that sunscreen should only be applied on hot, sunny days. This, however, is not the case. Sunscreen is crucial for the skin and should be worn at all times of the day (even inside your house). Because our skin works to shield us from dangerous ultraviolet radiation, we should apply sunscreen to protect ourselves. Even on gloomy days, our skin is vulnerable to the sun’s rays, which can eventually lead to skin cancer, discoloration, and wrinkles. Here are the top five sunscreens to test this summer with links for where to buy them.

Spectra Matt SC SPF 40

Price: Rs 1,398

Unique formulation consisting of sebo micropore structure to help with the excess sebum, leaving behind a silky, matte finish that makes it an ideal companion of oily, acne prone skin people. This product is oxybenzone free and perfect for the hot weather. Some of its benefits include:

SPF 40
PA +++
Broad spectrum
Oily skin, Acne prone skin
Normal skin
Sunburn
Prevents premature aging and wrinkles
Prevents skin darkening
Suitable for face and body

2. Sunplay Skin Aqua Clear White SPF50+ Sunblock

Price: Rs 2,245

Skin Aqua sunblock is a popular sunscreen in Pakistan that is also recommended by physicians and several skincare and beauty bloggers. Skin Aqua is SPF 60+ and has a non-greasy consistency that is ideal for Pakistan’s humidity. It’s also lightweight and effective as sunscreen if you sweat a lot. It’s my particular favorite, and it never lets me down. It’s a little costly, but it’s well worth it. The lightweight composition is ideal for mixed skin types.

3. Solaris 60SPF Anti-Oxidant Sunblock day cream

Price: Rs 500

Solaris Sunblock is another sunscreen for sensitive skin that is also suitable for mixed acne-prone skin. This contains vitamin C and E, which not only provide a wide spectrum 60 SPF sun protection but also use antioxidants to heal sun-damaged skin cells.

4. Vince sunblock SPF 40

Price: Rs 780

Vince sunblock SPF 40 protects skin against the sun’s broad spectrum of harmful UV rays. It also helps protect against the visible signs of premature aging and also slows down the development of wrinkles. It contains titanium dioxide and the best thing about it is that it leave no white sheet and it suitable for all skin types. Also, it is Paraben free.

5. Bioderma photoderm max crème Sunblock

Price: Rs 3,500

Bioderma products are high-end and come in a wide range of varieties with some of the greatest components. They are widely available in most superstores, however, the Bioderma sunscreen price in Pakistan is a bit more than others. Bioderma provides excellent sun protection with 100 SPF and can even prevent sun tanning. It is widely regarded as the greatest non-comedogenic sunscreen in Pakistan.

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

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JazzCash And Bank Of Khyber Enter Strategic Partnership For KPK’s Insaaf Food Programme

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Jun 27, 2022

Islamabad – June 27, 2022: Pakistan’s leading fintech JazzCash, in collaboration with Bank of Khyber (BoK), is strengthening the country’s digital payments ecosystem. JazzCash users living in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) will now be able to receive PKR 2,100 for the government’s Insaaf Food Programme through the JazzCash retail network and existing JazzCash customers will receive funds in their JazzCash mobile wallets. The signing took place at the BoK office in the presence of Managing Director and CEO BoK, Muhammad Ali Gulfaraz, CEO JazzCash, Atyab Tahir and Chief Financial Officer Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited, Sardar AbuBakr.

Through this strategic partnership, JazzCash and BoK will facilitate the Govt of KPK for their Insaaf Food Program, which requires BOK to distribute an amount of PKR 2,100 for 1,000,000 KPK individuals who fall within their criteria, for 3 years, every month. Families will be provided easy and convenient payments on their JazzCash Mobile Wallets and if they do not have a JazzCash account, the same will be transferred on their CNICs payments can be cashed out through JazzCash retail network.

Speaking at the occasion, Atyab Tahir, CEO JazzCash, said, “JazzCash executed over 1.7 billion transactions generating a volume of more than 3 trillion for the year 2021. We have a network of 17,000 agents across KPK, with an aim to grow our network even further. Through our mobile wallet, we have always prioritized financial inclusion (Particularly amongst women) in the country and to achieve this, key strategic partnerships like the one with BoK are critical. Through our facilitation of services like food subsidies, healthcare, etc, we are enabling a stronger financial ecosystem in Pakistan.”

MD and CEO BoK, Ali Gulfaraz, commented, “The Insaaf Food Programme is an initiative by the KPK government to facilitate 10 lac impoverished households. BoK through the JazzCash mobile wallet will enable quick and easy accessibility to these financial services for all the deserving families. Enabling an ecosystem of inclusion and promoting economic diversity in Pakistan.

“Financial Inclusion is at the core of Mobilink Bank’s ambitions and the agreement with BoK is another step in enabling this, especially for the people of KPK through the government’s Insaaf Food Programme. We are committed to reaching the masses and leaving no one behind,” said Chief Financial Officer Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited Sardar AbuBakr

Launched in 2014, JazzCash finished 2021 with 15 million+ monthly active users and 105,000 registered agents nationwide.

Rehbra: A Tale of Quirky Romance And Adventure

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Rabia Hassan

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Jun 27, 2022

When the trailer of Rehbra launched, one could immediately sense another Bollywood inspired movie – if I am more precise here, Jab we Met-ish kind of film that pairs Ayesha Omer and Ahsan Khan in the lead. The first 20 minutes of the film, where the two meet each other for the first time at a train station, tell you ‘that’s exactly what it is’. The director of the film Amin Iqbal, who also wrote the screenplay and dialogues, picks up little references such as Ayesha’s chirpy and happy-go-lucky character named Bubbly, Khan as Danish a serious mindful guy, multiple train encounters and an adventurous love affair remind you of the film mentioned above.

The story revolves around Bubbly, who happens to be the main protagonist, who wants to explore life, travel, and have fun before she finally weds her childhood friend, Tito, played by Muhammad. However, fate has other plans and one sees that ‘you don’t find love, it finds you’ type situation when Bubbly meets Danish in an unexpected clash. There is a little twist though. Danish is also committed to his childhood sweetheart played by Sarish Khan (late film star Sabiha Khanum’s granddaughter) and even though they are not in love (so we are told), they are set to marry. How both Bubbly and Danish come to terms with this apparently hopeless romantic situation – from a casual hook-up to falling in love and troubled circumstances is what the film is all about.

Ayesha Omer as Bubbly justifies her role and pulls it off pretty well throughout the film. However, the loud shrilly tone in certain scenes was a little annoying at times. Ahsan Khan fits his character well, though I have to say the chemistry between the two seemed more platonic. The film also stars Saba Faisal and veteran actor Ghulam Mohiuddin as Bubbly’s caring and open-minded parents. Their characters add fun, perfect comic timings, and lightheartedness to the narrative. While the father is sweet and tolerant, open to the wants and desires of his daughter ‘baap apni aulad ki chahat ko chahata hai’ he says, his reactions are unconventional for certain situations and even appear unrealistic at times.

The second half of the film introduces an interesting character a Seraiki-speaking dacoit of the Gajju Gang played by Sohail Sameer. It is unfortunate that he comes much later in the film since this character with all his charisma and dramatic presence could have added more value to the plot. If given more screen time, a compelling narrative could be created around him and the leading pair.

It is unfortunate that he comes much later in the film since this character with all his charisma and dramatic presence could have added more value to the plot. If given more screen time, a compelling narrative could be created around him and the leading pair.

The soundtrack is a decent one though the title track Rehbra comes in the third act, nearly when you are expecting the final climax, hence not very situational. Nevertheless, the location and cinematography is great reminding you of another Bollywood number Gerua. Overall this romcom is just another Bollywood inspired love story that we have seen a zillion times.

Have you watched the movie yet? Let us know in the comments below.

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Why Everyone Recommends ‘Daraz Like New’ To Buy iPhone

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Web Desk

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Jun 27, 2022

With the rapid growth of e-commerce, shopping has become convenient, fun, and trustworthy. Especially since Daraz has become the first choice for online shopping, people from all age groups rely on the platform for a reliable shopping experience. The forum has also become a credible source for top-quality slightly used certified iPhones.

For all those, who believe that buying an iPhone is a hectic process that needs rigorous checks and balances, Daraz has come up with a solution that takes care of all such hassles.
With the help of their new addition, ‘Daraz Like New’, everyone can get their hands on a PTA-approved, certified, slightly used Grade A quality iPhones with three-months Daraz guarantee. The rates, too, are exceptionally affordable. More than anyone could think or ask for.

Why ‘Daraz Like New’ is different

Unlike other entities that sell slightly used iPhones without any authorized procedure, Daraz Like New makes sure that the device passes 60+ quality checkpoints before appearing on your screen for purchase. These quality tests are conducted by a team of well-trained in-house quality assurance teams.

Each test is prepared to eliminate any possibility of glitches, and all devices come as factory restored. Every iPhone device is tested using the international standard grading software, reiterating Daraz’s commitment to ensuring the highest standards of quality assurance.

Most importantly, a customized test for camera and performance is carried out as these are some of the stand-out features of an iPhone. All products come with OEM components, ensuring peak performance of at least 80% battery health, grading report, Daraz guarantee card, and Daraz logo pin. Each iPhone is made available at affordable rates with no signs of wear and tear.

In case of any claims or complaints, customers can scan the QR code embedded on the guarantee card, and the customer service team will walk you through the process.

A Suzuki Ride Back To The Good Times – MSMS3

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Web Desk

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Jun 27, 2022

It takes us years of learning and socializing to evolve as a person and to grow as a human in your educational capacity and in the professional field you are in, but there’s always that one thing, one thought, one place, a person, or sometimes just a smell that takes you back into the life you lived ages ago. Those sweet little memories, those times that you still wish you could re-create or just re-live for whatever length you can.

Memories are a special force that drives you and motivates you in little things in life and carves you as a person. But have you ever thought that recalling memories can make you win something? Probably not! But what if we tell you that’s very much possible? Keep reading!

It’s widely known that Suzuki is a very well-established brand that has had hegemony over locals for decades and has been a part of an average Pakistanis life in some way or the other. Even when thinking of old good times there must be a Suzuki automobile in your memory, be it your uncle’s Mehran or your elder cousin’s bike you used to race around on, Suzuki as a household name holds some sort of sentimental value.

On these same notes and a similar pattern of memories, Suzuki launched My Suzuki My Story, a platform where people were encouraged to share their Suzuki-related memories depicting what part Suzuki played in their life in any format, be it a vlog, a story a picture or even a song. The last two seasons got immense popularity as thousands of aspirants got into the race to win the MSMS competition and the prizes associated with it.

This year, with Season 3, My Suzuki My Story is on its way to becoming a pioneering platform to give creators a floor to showcase their capabilities on a wider spectrum and to compete with a lot of similarly artistically loaded individuals. To make sure of this, they have onboard big names like Ukhano, Ali Gul Pir, and Bekaar films to emphasize the importance of such a platform and to make it reach a wider audience that would in return make a more creative impact overall.

To get yourself rolled into the process of nostalgia powered by creativity, all you have to do is record, write, shoot, sing or even draw, basically use any format, and send in your entry at www.mysuzukimystory.com.pk and get a chance to not just win the title but also win grand prizes like the all-new Suzuki Swift, Alto 660cc, Gixxer, GS150 and GR150. Sounds exciting right? Now go make your Suzuki Story shine!

Behroze Sabzwari Has A Funny Opinion On Writer Khalil-ur-Rehman – Or Was It Offensive?

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Lyza Rashid

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Jun 27, 2022

behroze sabzwari khalil-ur-rehman — Image Source: Dawn

Behroz Sabzwari and Javed Sheikh were together when recently the former said something controversial. The matter was related to Khalil-ul-Rehman, Pakistan’s most notorious director and writer. Sabzwari and Sheikh are indeed veteran actors and their opinion should be respected but how much is too much? Read about what he said here:

What Did He Say?

At a recent interview, Behroz Sabzwari was asked what would Khalil-ur-Rehman be doing if he was not a writer? To this, he replied in a heartbeat that “wo logoun se pitt rahe hote” implying that he would be creating a ruckus elsewhere and dealing with its consequences somewhere else. If we focus on what was said we can partially even agree, that’s true.

Half the reason why Khalil-ur-Rehman is still popular and also unharmed is because of his prestige as a writer. If that gets taken away from his, what will be left? Someone who simply incites bad and backward ideas.

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To Say This Online

However, it is one thing for an online blog or anonymous person to say this and one thing for an established and senior actor to say. Both of them are very close in age, perhaps Sabzwari is older. Their profession also demands that they walk on eggshells and be careful about what they say. The way even Javed Sheikh laughed afterward added fuel to the fire.

Khalil–ur-Rehman is not the deserver of sympathies but as colleagues in his own profession, Sabzwari and Sheikh should have been more mindful about what they say and what they laugh at.

More About Behroz Sabzwari

Behroz Sabzwari also seems to be showing that he has a penchant to stay in the news nowadays. The retired actor recently made headlines after his Twitter account was compromised and the hacker kept tweeting opposite things. The hacker even said something about him wishing Shehroz Sabzwari wasn’t his child. Then there were also some political tweets.

Anyhow, Sabzwari then created a video in which he informed everybody that he will be taking action against this. Now it’s this interview and its contents that will make headlines, in fact, have begun to do so. Let’s see what he has to say about this!

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Step-Parenting In Pakistani Dramas: Someone Has To Be A Villain

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Mehak Zehra

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Jun 27, 2022

Whenever you get in contact with the stalwarts of the drama industry, you get to hear about how our dramas’ niche is real-life events. This is why you will never come across Pakistani Flash or The Arrow. But whilst we are showing the real-life stories, shouldn’t we take a better approach? Because what is happening at the moment is that yes, Pakistani dramas were made on real-life events, and then the moments five to six issues trended, the creators decided to use those five concepts in the rest of the 1000 dramas. One of the issues is that of step-parenting.

Step Parenting

Step-parenting is not always bad. You and I would definitely have come across bad step relations but at the same time, we have come across good step relations as well. We have come across stepmothers who love the children equally and we have seen children return that love as well. But you will come across numerous dramas that show someone as a definite villain if there are step-parents involved. Because of this, we have also heard our society express discomfort at the idea whenever a widow, widower, or divorcee has to marry.

Let’s look at some of these dramas, shall we?

Pakistani Dramas with evil step-parents

Step parent, be it a mother or father, will first of all, not accept the new children.

Zindagi Gulzar Hai

Let’s take Zindai Gulzar Hai. Kashaf’s mother was very much present in her life, so they did not have to be traumatized by their step mother b ut the woman would constantly degrade them when talking to Kashaf’s father.

Moral: step mother would never have a good opinion of you.

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Parchayee

In Parchayee, Asif Raza Mir’s character outright refused to accept the wife’s daughter. And even when harassed, he chose to kick the step daughter out of the house.

Moral: Stepfather would never completely accept you

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Udaari

Possibly the worst representation of a step father was in Udaari. Here, Ahsan Khan played the role of a man who was a sexual harasser of his step daughter.

Moral: Stepfather can potentially rape young daughters

Pakistani Dramas with evil children

If the stepmoms in the Pakistani dramas are nice for a change, the children will be the villain.

Kadoorat

In Kadoorat, Sanam Saeed played the role of a villain. She was the step daughter who could never accept the arrival of a stepmother. The character was plain evil.

Moral: stepchildren never accept the new mother.

Azmaish

The story is of a girl who is evil because she genuinely assumes that the stepmother and her daughter are here to take over. She believes them to be at fault.

But here is the thing. The stepmother claims that her biological daughter needs not pampered but her step daughters do. And in that, she kept on pampering them, never really raising her step daughter and teaching them right from wrong. With her biological daughter, she would even scold her but with her step daughter, she would always be a maid. Then, Mrs. Stepmother, they would respond you the same way.

Moral: Keep pampering the child and not rear them and then cry when they treat you as a maid

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Almost all Pakistani dramas on step relations will show you something similar; Either the mother is evil or the children. This leads to a negative connotation in the minds of the viewers who are then unable to accept step parents and step children in their lives.

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5 Tips To Stay Cool If You Don’t Have An Air Conditioner

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Jun 27, 2022

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The scorching summers are here, along with humid weather, and the temperature keeps rising. In such instances, it is essential to maintain your body temperature. At the same time, some can do that by staying indoors in the air conditioner. Others not so much.

Merely because either they do not have the option or they are keeping their wallet in check. So, what to do if you can’t afford to stay cool in an AC. Let’s have a look at this list to beat the heat this summer.

1. Drink Lots Of Fluids

Be it juice, Lassi, or some cold water. Fluids are the best way to protect yourself from rising temperature, increasing the chance of heatstroke. Suppose you are someone who keeps forgetting to drink water. Invest in a good water bottle that will not only look cool to carry but will remind you to take a proper amount. Pop some cucumbers and lemon in your bottle for an added boost of freshness.

2. Take A Shower

There is a reason why it’s vital to take showers every day. It does not only suitable for your hygiene showers tend to cool down and lower your body temperature. So, it is best to take a shower early morning or at night to get some cold water without feeling like a boiled egg in summers.

3. Keep Some Cool Washcloths

Make good use of your refrigerators and freezers by freezing extra ice cubes and using them to cool down your body. These ice cubes can be used in a cloth to soothe your skin. However, make sure not to put ice directly on the body since it can leave cause burns. Instead, prepare a washcloth with chilled water and put it on your body to lower down the temperature.

4. Keep Out Sunlight

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Try to keep the sunlight away from your room so that it does not turn into a sauna. Use blinds and curtains to prevent excessive heat from coming into your rooms. You can also use high-reflectivity window films to cover your windows. They are proven to reduced heat transmission by 5 to 10°C.

5. Take Proper Food

Mindlessly eating oily and fried foods can only lead to excessive sweating. Instead, take notes from experts and indulge in light food. Salads and fruits are your best bet to maintain your body temperature.

Try these tips and make sure to stay cool and hydrated without an air conditioner. Then, let us know which one works best for you in the comments below.

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Bookings Of Several Cars Suspended In Pakistan

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Abubakr Hussain

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Jun 27, 2022

Bookings Of Several Cars Suspended In Pakistan — Image Source: Dawn

Pakistan’s auto industry has been struggling in the calendar year 2022. From jacked up taxes in the mini-budget in January and now difficulty in opening Letter of Credits (LCs) amid falling foreign exchange reserves in the country.

LC is a banking instrument that companies use to import goods and the auto sector is a large importer since localization is low in Pakistan. The State Bank appears to be hindering auto companies from opening LC in an effort to conserve foreign exchange reserves.

Since the companies were not able to import auto parts or commonly known as CKDs (completely knocked down units) in the auto sector, they have been suspending booking of some of their models.

Moreover, rupee depreciation to unprecedented levels has also been making auto assemblers nervous since they appear to price their cars in rupees on the basis of the cost incurred on import of CKD in dollars. Therefore, the falling rupee has made it unpredictable for them.

Earlier, the industry has already been facing a semiconductor chip shortage, which has been a global phenomenon post-economic shutdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic. Due to this, the auto industry was unable to deliver some of their variants, mostly automatic, on time and they later suspended their booking.

All of these facts have forced most car assemblers to suspend the booking on their different car models.

“Toyota has suspended bookings of all of their cars,” said auto sector analyst Muqeet Naeem. “They have done it probably because they first want to see the rupee stabilize against the dollar so that they can price their cars accordingly.”

The analyst said Suzuki has also suspended booking of its top-selling cars Alto and Cultus amid supply chain constraints.

KIA has also suspended the booking of Picanto.

As the industry struggles with these issues, social media is now replete with videos of late deliveries where buyers are seen chastising car dealers for long delays.

If a car is priced Rs5 million and has a delivery time of one year, an investor, who has booked a year ago and his delivery is due, would sell it for around Rs5.5 million. This is rampant but an illegal practice. This practice chokes supply of cars and tends to further increase delivery time hence giving more space for investors to earn.

The car delivery time is the time taken by dealers to deliver cars to buyers from the time buyers booked the car. Delivery time has gone up by as much as one year such as happened with Honda Civic.

This high delivery time of the industry has jacked up incentive for the investors to earn own money.

Own-money is a price charged by investors to make a quick delivery of a car. For instance, if a car is priced at Rs5 million and has a delivery time of one year, an investor, who has booked a year ago and his delivery is due, would sell it for around Rs5.5 million. This is rampant but an illegal practice. This practice chokes the supply of cars and tends to further increase delivery time hence giving more space for investors to earn.

As the industry struggles with the reasons discussed, some reports on the auto sector see the sector’s sales falling in the fiscal year 2023. One report sees the sector’s sales declining by as much as 25%, which may erode the profitability of the car companies.

7 Apps To Install To Find Halal Food When Traveling Abroad

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Lyza Rashid

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Jun 27, 2022

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Imagine wandering new gorgeous cities but feeling grumpy due to hunger because there’s no halal food around. You can also imagine digging into a delicious plate of food only to realize it’s not Halal! These are problems people face on a daily basis abroad, here’s how to avoid that with apps!

1. Halal Discount App

This is an excellent app if you’re traveling in the UK. Download the app on iOS or Android. It helps you customize search filters to find places where you can buy halal food. Best part? You also get more discounts with usage.

2. Halal Dining Club

This app was launched back in 2016 after a crowdfunding campaign. It has over 90,000 registered users. The Dining Club app lists thousands of restaurants across the globe. However, their directory is most detailed and full of nine particular cities: Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong (Kowloon), London, Paris, New York, Toronto, Manchester and Birmingham.

3. Scan Halal

This is another helpful app that does barcode scanning. Scan Halal app will let you know whether the edible product you’re getting is halal or not. Love technology, yes?

4. Halal Trip

The name sounds trippy but the app is not. This app will let you find Halal-friendly hotels and restaurants around the world. It even helps out with hotels! Wherever you’re planning to go, simply make a search for the place on the app and you’ll be sorted.

5. Best of Halal

This is another popular app to find halal food when traveling abroad. Best of Halal has great reviews and halal food locations for cities like Bangkok, Sydney, Hong Kong and Chicago. It also has more details to show whether the owner is Muslim or not.

6. Crave Halal

This app only covers restaurants in South Korea, USA, and Canada. It has one of the most accurate databases. The team behind it used to call each and every restaurant to manually verify their Halal status. Sounds too easy? It isn’t considering their database has 13,000 places!

7. Verify Halal

The last app is an initiative by Malaysia’s JAKIM (Malaysian Islamic Development Department). It’s there to help Muslims navigate a global Halal that can be really confusing. The app is linked to 6,000 local companies and 60 global certification bodies from Australia to Taiwan and South Africa. Isn’t it amazing?

Have you used any of these apps before or have more to add to this list? Let us know in the comments below.

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World’s Slimmest PS5 Console Built By A Sony Fan Has A Secret

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Jun 27, 2022

The PS5 has been out for a couple of years now, so rumors are starting to appear about a potential slimline version that would continue the trend set by all the Play stations that have come before.

With the PS5 being the largest console Sony has ever released, the PlayStation 5 Slim can’t arrive soon enough. Meanwhile, Matt Perks, known as DIY Perks on YouTube, has spent a considerable amount of time and effort to create a PS5 ‘Slim’ that brings the size down from nearly four inches to just under an inch.

PS5 Slim

The slim copper console contains the key PS5 components, and a rather giant external power supply and cooling solution that can be hidden away. Most of the thickness of the PS5 comes from its cooling heatsink and power supply, so DIY Perks relocated those into a long external unit to make the actual console far more attractive on top of a TV stand.

A custom water cooling system replaces the PS5’s existing cooling solution and makes use of copper sheeting to channel water over the CPU. This sheeting also includes several thermal bridges to help cool components like the SSD and power circuitry that are attached to the PS5’s motherboard.

The Power source Of Slim

While Sony has lowered the power consumption of some previous PlayStation models to create slim versions, that’s a little out of reach for DIY and modding. Instead, DIY Perks went the route of the PS2 or PS One slim models by creating an external power supply.

This external power and cooling unit resulted in disaster at first, frying the motherboard of the PS5 because the unit fell over and blocked air-flow to effectively cool the console. After swapping the motherboard out, the PS5 “Slim” successfully boots and plays games as you’d expect.

While some will call the enormous power and cooling unit cheating, the entire project is still a fascinating 30-minute journey into the trial and error of modding consoles. The custom copper water block is impressive in how simple DIY Perks makes it seem, built using a jigsaw and regular tools.

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5 Delicious Lotus Cheesecake Desserts To Try In Karachi

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Jun 27, 2022

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All hail the Lotus Biscoff because it made us go all crazy a few years ago, and it’s safe to say we still are not over it. Seriously though, the stuff is addictive, so proceed with caution if you haven’t tried already. Lotus Biscoff is famed for its distinctive caramel taste and is commonly served with coffee in cafes and restaurants. A few years ago, a trinity of lotus cheesecakes was introduced in our country, too and many brands and cafes jumped on the bandwagon. There are so many cafes and home-based bakers that have included lotus cheesecake and desserts on their menu.

Let’s take a look at some places where you can get the most mouthwatering and heavenly lotus cheesecake. You know, just in case you have been craving it lately.

1. Swing

Swing was one of the first ones to introduce a lotus cheesecake on the menu. As if the interior was not enough to keep us hooked, their lotus cheesecake is one of their best desserts on the menu. Their cake is the perfect treat for all the sweet lovers who like an extra kick of sugar. Thick cream cheese is topped with drizzling lotus sauce and a biscuit, leaving you licking the spoon.

2. The Second Serving

The Second Serving was among the first home base brands to introduce a lotus cheesecake. Their flavor is unique and distinctive and a perfect option for cream cheese lovers who like a balanced flavor. However, their customized boxes and giveaways for special occasions take the award home for being the best ones in town. So in case, you plan to surprise someone, hop on to their page.

3. Pie In The Sky

If you love the creamy lotus biscoff but do not like the idea of a cheesecake, then Pie In The Sky is the perfect option for you. Their version of cheesecake comes with a sponge cake instead of cream cheese. However, the top of the cake is loaded with lots of Biscoff enough to satisfy your cravings.

4. Therapeutic-Secrets By Amna

Therapeutic Secrets have also got a lot of rave reviews from their customers. They are known for their big cheesecakes, and their lotus cake comes in a two-tiered version which you customize as per your choice.

5. Theatre Live Bakery And Cafe

Despite opening in the middle of the pandemic, the Theatre was able to gain a lot of attention thanks to their relaxed and aesthetically pleasing ambiance and variety of flavors on the menu. Their lotus cheesecake is a must-try that is full of the creamy goodness of lotus.

6. Meat The Cheese

They offer a creamy cheesecake that screams Lotus in every bite! Meat The Cheese provides a lotus cake with the perfect crunchy top and drizzling lotus sauce which is sweet enough to keep you on the hook.

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In A First, realme Products To Be Available On foodpanda

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Web Desk

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Jun 25, 2022

In the internet-powered world that we live in today, people have gotten used to quick gratification of their wants and needs whether that be a sandwich for their hungry stomach or the latest smartphone to hit the market. foodpanda is a dominating figure in the food and grocery delivery sector in Pakistan, allowing you to browse countless restaurants and shops to get your favorite products delivered to your doorstep. Until now, while you could browse through a few tech options, no smartphone brand had a presence on the Q-commerce platform. Recently, realme Pakistan has entered in a strategic partnership with foodpanda in order to make its products more readily available to potential customers.

This new development is great news for fans of the tech democratizer as they can purchase their much-liked realme products from the comfort of their homes and receive their brand new smartphones the very same day. Established in 2018 by Sky Li, realme as a brand has shown a deep understanding of what its consumers want with its range of high value for money smartphones that feature next-level technology at economical prices. The smartphone brand also goes above and beyond to remove barriers for customers to purchase its products through alternate delivery and payment channels such as with this partnership.

Through this partnership, realme fans in five major cities across the country including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad and Multan will be able to log onto the foodpanda app and browse through the entire realme catalogue including AIoT. Through the activation of brand stores in different areas, the aim of this partnership is to allow realme fans to purchase their desired products through two alternate payment channels (Cash on Delivery and Online Payment) and receive their products in the staggeringly low time of 30 minutes. This new partnership will act to target product availability area-wise and ensure that areas with high demand of realme products get catered to according to their needs. realme hopes to connect the open market with the massive potential of the q-commerce market in order to create a valuable shopping experience for its loyal fans.

This is an exciting time for tech enthusiasts in the country as realme and foodpanda work together to tear the barriers preventing the adoption of new technology in the country further down. realme has had an eventful year of coveted releases so far in 2022 with the debut of the high value for money 9 series phones (realme 9i and 9 Pro+) as well as the budget-stunner, realme C35. The smartphone brand does not plan to slow down by any means with two to three more phones expected to join the release slate before the year comes to a close. With a commitment to maintaining quality, realme has service centers in major cities across Pakistan so new customers coming through foodpanda can rest assured that they will be able to avail support from realme if the need arises. Consumers can expect realme products to drop on Foodpanda soon so keep your eyes peeled for realme to make its big debut on the Q-commerce platform.

Aye Musht-e-Khaak

Deewangi

Prince Charming

“He Hurts You Because He Likes You” Must Go

Sony & Honda Join Hands

Company Ownership

1. Tropik

2. Agha Juice

3. Fresh Bar Juices

4. Master Juice

5. Royal Ice And Spice

6. Sherry’s

Avari Towers

Burger King

Sesky Perfumes

1. Construction Of Reservoirs

2. Rainwater Harvestation

3. Improves Irrigation System

4. Sea Water Desalination

5. Controlled Pumping Of Underground Water

Validation is what they seek, judgement is what they get

Couldn’t ‘real’ be subjective

1. Green tea sugar scrub

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Directions

2. Oatmeal Honey Scrub

Ingredients

Directions

3. Sea salt scrub

Ingredients

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4. Unicorn Sugar Scrub

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5. Coffee Scrub

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Spectra Matt SC SPF 40

2. Sunplay Skin Aqua Clear White SPF50+ Sunblock

3. Solaris 60SPF Anti-Oxidant Sunblock day cream

4. Vince sunblock SPF 40

5. Bioderma photoderm max crème Sunblock

Why ‘Daraz Like New’ is different

What Did He Say?

To Say This Online

More About Behroz Sabzwari

Step Parenting

Pakistani Dramas with evil step-parents

Zindagi Gulzar Hai

Parchayee

Udaari

Pakistani Dramas with evil children

Kadoorat

Azmaish

1. Drink Lots Of Fluids

2. Take A Shower

3. Keep Some Cool Washcloths

4. Keep Out Sunlight

5. Take Proper Food

1. Halal Discount App

2. Halal Dining Club

3. Scan Halal

4. Halal Trip

5. Best of Halal

6. Crave Halal

7. Verify Halal

PS5 Slim

The Power source Of Slim

1. Swing

2. The Second Serving

3. Pie In The Sky

4. Therapeutic-Secrets By Amna

5. Theatre Live Bakery And Cafe

6. Meat The Cheese