Breast Cancer Awareness 2021: 6 Pakistani Brands Playing Their Part

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Oct 12, 2021

T20 World Cup 2021: Full Schedule Of The Matches — Image Source: Cricket Times

Cricket is a sport that is quite deeply embedded in the people of Pakistan. Families group up in front of the TV to just watch the latest game. The Pakistan cricket team has seen quite a colorful amount of history, including impressive wins and extreme losses. Despite all, they have managed to keep moving forward as quite an impressive team. Now, the T20 world cup 2021 is nearly at our door and a lot of matches are coming our way.

So, it is our responsibility to let you know which matches are taking place when. Let us dive into the details of the T20 2021 schedule.

Cricket T20 Cup and schedule — Image Source: cricket.com.au

T20 2021 Match Lineup

There are a total of 45 fixtures that we know of in this tournament. They are divided among groups and as a team wins or loses, they are placed in accordance to that. Here are all the fixtures with dates and timings,

Group Stage

Oman Vs Papua New Guinea 17th October, 3:00 PM
Bangladesh Vs Scotland 17th October, 7:00 PM
Ireland Vs Netherlands 18th October, 3:00 PM
Sri Lanka Vs Namibia 18th October, 7:00 PM
Scotland Vs Papua New Guinea 19th October, 3:00 PM
Oman Vs Bangladesh 19th October, 7:00 PM
Namibia Vs Netherlands 20th October, 3:00 PM
Sri Lanka Vs Ireland 20th October, 7:00 PM
Bangaldesh Vs Papua New Guinea 21st October, 3:00 PM
Oman Vs Scotland 21st October, 7:00 PM
Namibia Vs Ireland 22nd October, 3:00 PM
Sri Lanka Vs Netherlands 22nd October, 7:00 PM

Super 12

Australia Vs South Africa 23rd October, 3:00 PM
England Vs West Indies 23rd October, 7:00 PM
TBD Vs TBD 24th October, 3:00 PM
India Vs Pakistan 24th October, 7:00 PM

We know quite a lot of the crowd is going to be waiting for this one above!

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Afghanistan Vs TBD 25th October, 7:00 PM
South Africa Vs West Indies 26th October, 3:00 PM
Pakistan Vs New Zealand 26th October, 7:00 PM
England Vs TBD 27th October, 3:00 PM
TBD Vs TBD 27th October, 7:00 PM
Australia Vs TBD 28th October, 7:00 PM
West Indies Vs TBD 29th October, 3:00 PM
Afghanistan Vs Pakistan 29th October, 7:00 PM
South Africa Vs TBD 30th October, 3:00 PM
England Vs Australia 30th October, 7:00 PM
Afghanistan Vs TBD 31st October, 3:00 PM
India Vs New Zealand 31st October, 7:00 PM
England Vs TBD 1st November, 7:00 PM
South Africa Vs TBD 2nd November, 3:00 PM
Pakistan Vs TBD 2nd November, 7:00 PM
New Zealand Vs TBD 3rd November, 3:00 PM
India Vs Afghanistan 3rd November, 7:00 PM
Australia Vs TBD 4th November, 3:00 PM
West Indies Vs TBD 4th November, 7:00 PM
New Zealand Vs TBD 5th November, 3:00 PM
India Vs TBD 5th November, 7:00 PM
Australia Vs West Indies 6th November, 3:00 PM
England Vs South Africa 6th November, 7:00 PM
New Zealand Vs Afghanistan 7th November, 3:00 PM
Pakistan Vs TBD 7th November, 7:00 PM
India vs TBD 8th November, 7:00 PM

Semi-Final T20

TBD Vs TBD 10th November, 7:00 PM

TBD Vs TBD 11th November, 7:00 PM

Final

TBD Vs TBD 14th November, 7:00 PM

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Ayesha Akram Case: Audio Tape Leaked, Lands Her & Fiance In Trouble

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Oct 12, 2021

Trigger Warning: This article contains information about the Minar-e-Pakistan incident and the victim, Ayesha Akram, that may be distressing to some readers.

[Update 12th October 2021]: Ayesha Akram divided Pakistanis like never before. Some people sided with her while others victim-blamed saying she should not have been at the park in the first place. Instead of showing fake sympathy, some gave reasons why the victim should not get the spotlight because the image of Pakistan is far greater than the respect of a female Pakistani. The recent turn of events may become a strong justification for that.

In alleged leaked audio, Ayesha and her fiance are having a discussion on the amount they should extort from the culprits. Rambo can be heard reminding Ayesha that the 7 culprits identified, all belong to poor communities so how much money should be taken from them. To that, Ayesha replied, they might not be able to give more than PKR 5 lacs each. Hear it for yourself:

A cunning man and woman defamed the whole country Solid lanat to both of them#ayeshaakramexposed #ThugsofPakistan pic.twitter.com/wlHFuYKwHU

— FAIZAN BUZDAR (@SmallTown_Boi) October 12, 2021

Angry netizens are registering their fury on the matter.

One can only wonder the detrimental effect its existence will have on the motivation people show towards supporting victims God forbid the next time such an incident happens.

This woman not only maligned Pakistan's image but also played blame game, emotional drama just to get money and fame.. I'm baffled to see how a lady could be so cheap. Ayesha should be behind bars.#ayeshaakramexposed #iqrarulhassan #YasirShami pic.twitter.com/0ImNcU4Mdp

— ميرذكی منصوری 🇵🇰🇹🇷 (@hafizmirzaki) October 12, 2021

[Update 8th October 2021]: After more than a month of the Minar e Pakistan incident, more details are surfacing. Ayesha Akram, who was victim-blamed for quite some time on why she even went to the location on Independence Day has revealed an astonishing detail. As it turns out, the TikTok star, Ayesha, did not just get up and decided to go to Iqbal Park. In fact, she was blackmailed to go there.

For the past two years, a gang of 13 criminals was blackmailing her by leveraging pictures in which she was not completely dressed. Using those same pictures, she was told to come to Minar-e-Pakistan where the 13 gang members and other people started groping and assaulting her.

DIG Shariq Jamal Khan has instructed teams to capture the main accused amongst the 13 member gang. Following the orders, Lari Adda investigation police attempted to capture TikToker Badshah in Rawalpindi. The raid failed since the accused had already run away.

[Update 20th August 2021]: While the provincial capital of Punjab may have seen an exponential development in infrastructure and facilities, it is clear that they have lost the sense of humanity.

When Ayesha went to Minar e Pakistan to shoot a video of any nature whatsoever, FOUR HUNDRED men started assaulting and groping her. The triggering video showed her screaming as those horrible men threw her around. In a statement to a local news channel, she said that they yanked at her earrings and tore her clothes. “They jostled and threw me into the air as if I were a toy or have come from some other world,” she said. The men also snatched her purse, mobile, even her bracelet. It went on, she says, for almost three hours. Exhausted at one point, she lost consciousness so she does not remember if the police came to her rescue or ignored her.

But the dolphin squad, Zaman Qureshi claims that he did. Qureshi says that the moment he was made aware of the incident, he left to save Ayesha. But because the huge crowd, courtesy of Independence Day obstructed his path, it took him and his colleagues thirty minutes to get to the location. He further states that by the time they got there, Ayesha’s clothes were completely torn apart and she was unconscious. It took the police thirty minutes to reach the site but it was already 3 hours too late.

Human rights activist, Hassaan Niazi, meanwhile, has taken to Twitter explaining the role the police played, or rather not played, in the matter. Considering it was a Lahore policeman who saved Ayesha, the SP City must have been made aware of it as well. Hassaan Niazi claims that the SP knew but he did not let her register the FIR. In fact, the victim was sent home.

SP City Hasan Jehangir Wattoo knew that tiktoker was harassed yet he didn’t register the FIR. Instead TIKTOKER was pressurised to go home without pursuing her case. She even called 15. She was 5mins drive from tibbi thana. Why is SP city not suspended. #minarepakistanincident

— Hassaan Niazi (@HniaziISF) August 18, 2021

[17th August 2021]: After a series of harrowing cases of violence against women, a new one has emerged and is going viral. Watch the video at your own risk as it is not for the faint-hearted. The terrible case happened in daylight at one of the most popular spots in Lahore on “independence day”.

The Incident

The incident occurred on the 14th of August at Minar-e-Pakistan. The monument standing tall to commemorate Pakistan witnessed the worst of scenarios as a woman was preyed upon. A young girl is seen in the video trying to protect herself and is trying to get into a fetal position.

There seems to be a man accompanying her who is trying to pick her up and take her away. However, what is most traumatising and simply terrifying to watch is other men. Hundreds of men, acting worse than animals, are fighting to get to her. They are groping her, snatching her, and treating her like a free meal.

The Video Circulating on Social Media

This is one of the many videos that are being shared on WhatsApp groups showing how men were groping her and touching her. Look at the number of people in this video!! All she wanted to do was celebrate Independence Day at minar e Pakistan. Is that a crime? pic.twitter.com/9LPaWAo4wQ

— Nida Abbas (@OutOnAbudget) August 16, 2021

A Case Is Registered

Lahore police have immediately registered a case against hundreds of unidentified persons. They have been charged for assaulting and stealing from a female TikToker and her companions. In the registered FIR the complainant stated details of the incident. She reported that she, along with six companions, was filming a video near Minar-e-Pakistan on Independence Day. Out of nowhere, 300-400 people “attacked” her.

The Lahore DIG Operations Sajid Kiyani has ordered the superintendent of police (SP) to take “immediate legal action” against the suspects. “The suspects should be traced with the help of the footage,” said the police officers in the report.

Help In The Moment

The complainant said that she and her friends tried to escape the crowd. The guards also opened the gate to the enclosure after seeing the situation. However, the crowd was huge and people were blocking the gate too. Moreover, after seeing the crowd, more people started coming towards her. The men who mishandled her were so violent that their actions also tore her clothes. She said many people tried to help her but the crowd was too huge. Men, in fact, also kept throwing her in the air.

We can’t imagine what she must have gotten through in the moment. The confusion, the fear, the pain all must have scarred the woman beyond belief. It is appalling to see the rate at which we regress as a society.

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Google ‘Pixel Pass’ Rumored To Give Apple A Tough Competition

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Oct 11, 2021

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Google has certainly been busy over the past few months. They might not have shown it a lot, but sources say they are up to quite a lot of stuff. Just a while back, we came to know of the Google Pixel 6 and its release. Then we came to know that the new pixel phone will use a new chip inside it. That is when we were introduced to the Google Tensor chip. Now, with the Pixel 6 release merely days away, another leak has come forward. It is related to a subscription service that we might be seeing from Google.

Yes, you might have heard something familiar related to Apple. The company has a subscription service where you get quite a lot of benefits and perks. Similarly, it seems that Pixel Pass may be giving all of that too. Not only that, but users might also get the latest Pixel 6 series smartphone.

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Pixel Pass By Google

On October 19th, Google will launch Pixel 6, and it is expected to create quite a lot of hype. Already, many people want to line up for the next-generation smartphone. Apart from that, the new Pixel Pass is making a lot more hype as well. It is said that this is definitely going to bring competition to Apple One bundle. With you getting a phone and services, this seems to be a hybrid subscription service.

This subscription has also been associated with Google Fi. Fi is the company’s telecommunication service that is available to customers in the U.S. However, it has not been confirmed yet whether this source is legitimate or not. The tweet below does show that it could be from an official Google internal document. Only the event could confirm to us now what we should expect from the company.

Official Color names are:

Pixel 6 (Great Value)
– Kinda Coral
– Sorta Seafoam
– Stormy Black

Pixel 6 Pro (Flagship) – 512GB Max
– Sorta Sunny
– Cloudy White
– Stormy Black

Notice the framing: Value/Flagship. Makes sense to have the price gap $849/$1099.#pixel6 #teampixel pic.twitter.com/YDIyXPP3pt

— M. Brandon Lee | THIS IS TECH TODAY (@thisistechtoday) October 10, 2021

Google Moving Ahead

This shows us that the company is certainly making considerable bounds in its area of operation. They are moving into other domains as well. Just a while back, they announced a policy change for Ads promoting anti-climate change ideology.

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Zameen.com Signs On As Sales And Marketing Partner For J Mall On Raiwind Road, Lahore

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Ariba Raza

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Oct 11, 2021

LAHORE: Zameen.com — Pakistan’s largest property enterprise — recently acquired the sales and marketing rights for a vertical real estate project on Raiwind Road – Lahore, called J Mall. In this regard, a signing ceremony was held at Zameen.com’s head office featuring Zameen’s Senior Director Laeeque Chaudhry, Zameen Project Sales Directors Basil Hafeez, Hafiz Usman Sarwar, and Ali Rehan, and Unit Head Project Acquisitions and JVs Mohsin Gulzar. Also present on the occasion was J Mall’s Chairman Mian Jahangir, along with other senior members of his team.

Located in the prime locale of Main Raiwind Road near Thokar Niaz Baig, J Mall has been approved by the LDA and will feature luxury apartments offering international standard facilities and an extravagant lifestyle to the city’s residents. Moreover, the project is located only 2 minutes away from the M2 Motorway and 5 minutes away from the Ring Road, while it also features a smart security system, dedicated parking, and a roof-top terrace.

In this regard, Zameen Senior Director Sales Laeeque Chaudhry stated that the project’s luxury apartments would make a unique addition to the city’s property market due to their incredible facilities and state-of-the-art architecture and design. He further said that the introduction of such projects would fuel the demand for apartment culture in Lahore and would prove to be beneficial for the real estate industry in the long term.

J Mall’s Chairman Mian Jahangir revealed that the project is situated at a prime location on Main Raiwind Road, only a short walking distance away from the Orange Line Train Station, and that its development is 80% complete — with the project currently in its final stage of construction. He further said that not only will the project’s luxury apartments offer residents all the latest international standard facilities, but its central location in the heart of Lahore would also provide them with close proximity to the major landmarks in the city.

Karachi University – The Best Food on Campus

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Oct 11, 2021

Karachi University is famous and well-known for almost everything. Sprawled over a massive area, it houses multiple cultures and ethnicities. However, among the things that attract the students most is the varsity’s colorful variety of snacks and foods.

From snacks, junk food, juices and to a proper meal, Karachi University has something for everyone. The list of mouth-watering and scrumptious food items is endless. Since the campus is a city in its own right, it is very easy to get lost inside. Therefore we have compiled a guide to the famous food places from around the university and the best items to try there. Have a read.

Pharmacy – Kachoriyaan

I am sure that everyone who’s been to Karachi University must be aware of the crispy, golden, Kachoriyan. The scrumptious delight served hot with Aloo Curry and carrot achaar early in the morning is better than breakfast at any expensive restaurant.

Prem Gali (PG) – One Bite Samosas

Even those people who have not had the pleasure of studying inside Karachi University know of the very famous one bite samosa. Tiny as they may be, they sure are delicious. The extra crispy outer layer with mashed potatoes inside; a perfect amount of spice and chaat masala on the samosas. We dare you to have just one.

Visual Studies – Fries and Elaichi Chai

Chicken Flavored fries with chutney’s of various flavors are absolutely the best items available at this tiny cafe near Visual Studies. Pair it with the hot Elaichi (cardamom) tea, and you have a winner. The duo is so popular that the area os always filled with students around the clock.

Visual Studies Canteens also have various other tempting food items and juices including Zinger, Gol-Gappy, Chaat, Roll, Fresh Juices and much more.

Sufi Hotel – Parathay

Sufi is a proper hotel located near the Faculty hostel and staff residence with a decent seating area. Situated in a somewhat isolated area, you will enjoy eating almost everything there. From Anda Gotala, Daal and Karahi to Junk Foods like Zinger, Crispy Burgers, and Shawarma, Sufi Hotel will provide you with a snack of your choice.

However, the hot and crispy Parathas are the best. Order a plate of Channay ki daal with them and munch away. Sufi’s tea is also well-known among the many other food items available there.

Pharmacy – Crispy Pizza Donut

Whether true or not, but Karachi University’s Pharmacy canteen calls itself the first to introduce Pizza Donut in Pakistan. While there’s no innovation to it, the taste is something you’ll remember for long. The super crispy bread layer on the outside with fine flavored chicken and gooey cheese on the inside makes it an absolute masterpiece.

To top the item off, there is a mayo-garlic sauce along with chili garlic sauce and ketchup. Pair some lemon or garlic flavored fries with it and you will certainly have the most palatable plate of the day.

Juice Center – Thick Ganna Juice

Juice Centre is the campus’ cheapest and the finest juice canteen. You can find the juice of any fruit you want cheaper than other canteens or other famous juice outlets. While the variety is great, Gaane ka juice is the most famous among all. Regardless of the season, you can grab a glass whenever you want.

Majeed – Biryani

Who doesn’t love Biryani? While there is no shortage of biryani centers here, Majeed’s delish and a fiery hot plate of Biryani outdoes them all.

Mentioned above are a few of the specialties of Karachi University’ Canteens. The list is endless; Zinger Roll of Pharmacy, PG’s Chicken Chutney Rolls, VS’ Chaat, Chemistry’s Fries and Pharmacy’s Tea just to add few more to this list.

Karachi University is the place to be if you love the street life of this city. You get a completely new experience, such as sitting on the floor, enjoying food, on wooden benches at Dhaabas. Nothing matters when you have a plate of some really good food in your hand. The best part is, you don’t have to worry about safety at all!

Contributed by: Kainaat Maqbool

Picture Credits: Maham Kazmi

20th LUX Style Awards Dazzles And Rewards Stars In Fashion, TV & Music

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Oct 11, 2021

KARACHI: The 20th Annual LUX Style Awards last night was a star-studded evening that honoured winners and announced Lifetime Achievements for three noteworthy Entertainment and Fashion legends. The much-loved event featured celebrities from the Fashion, Music, and TV fraternities. Due to Covid, this year’s submissions did not receive any entries in Film. The 20th year, a The 20th Annual LUX Style Awards last night was a star-studded evening that honoured winners and announced Lifetime Achievements for three noteworthy Entertainment and Fashion legends. The much-loved event featured celebrities from the Fashion, Music, and TV fraternities. Due to Covid, this year’s submissions did not receive any entries in Film. The 20th year, a milestone for the LUX Style Awards, which has hosted many glittering gala evenings, was celebrated exclusively with limited media, nominees of the year, and performers, adhering to government SOPs. To assure this, the recorded show was an all-day production and was divided into multiple dedicated slots.

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The hosts for the evening included Mehwish Hayat and Ahsan Khan and the duo of Ahmed Ali Butt and Mansha Pasha. Every bit of the showflow, was designed around the #LSA4Pakistan and focussed on building up and appreciating the Pakistan fashion and entertainment industries. The LSAs are much acclaimed for recognising both the high achievers and encouraging new emerging talent and in its 20th year the show stayed true to its ethos of recognising Pakistan’s varied talent.

The day-long red carpet was magnificent as for the first time it included a live catwalk that was a perfect spot to showcase the many varied fashion hits that strolled down. Hosts Dino and Ayesha Omar plus a plethora of channels, electronic and digital were seen in action as celebrities walked down in momentous outfits. While some rushed towards the show, Asim Azhar shared his first LSA experience and music nominees; Bayaan, Baluch Twins, and Abbas Ali Khan sang snippets of tracks during interviews. The TRESquad featuring Hareem Farooq, Nimra Jacob, Maha Tahirani, and Sarah Zulfiqar made an appearance at the LSA red carpet together while Ali Rehman, Uzair Jaswal, Shahbaz Shigri, and Imran Ashraf entertained the media with their antics. The excitement and bonhomie of the 20th LUX Style Awards was evident to all.

The night began with the national anthem sung by music veteran, Shehzad Roy. Starting off the show, Amir Paracha, CEO, and Chairman of Unilever Pakistan took over the stage to welcome the audience to the milestone 20th year of glitz and glam.

Amir Paracha said, “Lux Style Awards began as a means to spread the message of Lux to the audience via fashion, music, tv, and film but it has become so much more. It has encouraged entertainers to persevere with their talent and continue to bring joy to their fans. The real meaning of the LSAs is the hope that comes with it and how it has battled during tough times, like natural disasters, political instability, or a pandemic. The LSAs have gone on without breaking momentum, transforming from a LUX platform to Pakistan’s platform internationally. Our hashtag this is year is LSA4Pakistan.”

With that, the show opened with a star-studded LSA anthem “Sitare, sitare, aasmaan kay tarey, keh raha hai yeh pal, aaj hum hain yahan” which featured a lineup of celebrities. The anthem was composed by Bilal Maqsood and sung by Aima Baig, Uzair Jaswal, Asim Azhar, and the Young Stunners. Many celebrities joined the stage such as Mahira Khan, Meera Jee, Ayesha Omar, and couturier Ali Xeeshan and show choreographer Frieha Altaf. Following this, Ahmed Ali Butt, who has continuously entertained audiences with his quick wit and humour, and Mansha Pasha, the versatile actress, hosted the music segment. The segment included Awards given to the Best Singer of the Year, the Best Song of the Year, Best Emerging Talent, and Best Music Video Director. It started with music dynamo Bilal Maqsood and Mira Sethi, wearing Hussain Rehar, presenting the Best Emerging Talent in Music award, won by Aziz Kazi for Shantarum, a meditational track. Friends, Asim Azhar and Uzair Jaswal presented the award of Best Video Director, won by Hamza Bin Tahir for Teri Tasveer by Bayaan. Recently engaged Aima Baig and Shahbaz Shigri graced the stage to present song of the year and singer of the year. CEO of Airsial, Ameem Hasan joined them on stage to present the latter.

The Unilever Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award was dedicated to Farida Khanum, known as the Queen of Ghazal during her active years. Famously known for her songs, Aaj Jaane Ki Zidd Na Karo and Woh Ishq Jo Humse Rooth Gaya, Farida Khanum has been a singer with an inner muse who expressed her identity in every song. A dedication of love to her was performed by Mehwish Hayat and Resham to the melodious Punjabi numbers of “Balle Balle” and “Meinay Pairoon Mein Payal Tau Bandhi Nahin”. Both Mehwish and Resham gave the legendary singer a heartfelt tribute through their energetic yet elegant dances, and Unilever Chairman and CEO Amir Paracha read out a befitting tribute, standing beside the lovely Mahira Khan on stage. Farida Khanum’s message as she accepted the award was then played out. Ending the segment was the fabulous Tabish Hashmi, a spectacular comedian who has recently rightfully earned fame. Tabish walked down to the audience and roasted some of the nominees, creating moments of laughter.

The second segment of the show starred the Laal Kabootar star Mansha Pasha and the brilliant Mehwish Hayat together. The ladies asked Asima Haq, Director of Beauty and Personal Care at Unilever Pakistan to introduce the LSA’s newly initiated LUX Change Makers Award. Asima Haq said, “This award has been created to recognize the changemakers in the industry. As a brand Lux has always endorsed a positive attitude towards everything feminine and this award recognizes the female strength of women in the industry that has created change in the world with their art and content.” She then announced the award posthumously for the late Haseena Moin, playwright par excellence, as the first recipient of the award. The iconic Haseena Moin wrote memorable female characters. A tribute to her played out, which featured celebrities like Behroze Sabzwari and Marina Khan who spoke about Haseena Moin’s larger-than-life energy and how she created dreams. She was a woman who knew her worth and wanted to showcase women who carried the same attitude, leading to characters like Dhoop Kinaray’s Dr. Zoya. Her award was accepted by her niece Sadaf, who spoke of how her aunt, her father’s sister, inspired so many to live out their lives with courage and independence.

To present the Lifetime Achievement Award in Fashion, Safinaz Muneer Co-founder of Sana Safinaz, and Shamoon Sultan, founder of Khaadi were given the honour to award legendary Banto Kazmi. Banto has been an inspiration for many younger than her in the industry, as well as to the girls whose lives she has added much joy into, by bringing colour to their bridal dresses and weddings.

Debonair, male model, Hasnain Lehri, and chic female model, Mushk Kaleem came on stage to start off the awards in the fashion category; best emerging talent and best hair and makeup artist. The best emerging talent in fashion was bagged by a promising model, Sarah Zulfiqar. Salman Ahmed, musician, famously known for band Junoon, and actress, Azekah Daniyel continued the segment and went on to award best fashion photographer and achievement in fashion-pret. Achievement in fashion pret was won again by Generation who wanted to thank their customers, adding that every time somebody wears a generation outfit, they add a sentence to their colourful story.

Ahsan Khan, the host for the second bit of the fashion segment, joined Mehwish Hayat and invited two former LSA winners models Nadia Hussain and Fouzia Aman, who presented the Best Menswear Designer award, won by Ismail Farid. The gorgeous Sunita Marshall and high-end designer, HSY announced Model of the Year, female. This award was won by Mushk Kaleem, who was dressed in an extravagant stand-out hot pink gown. Ayesha Omar and Azfar Rehman were welcomed onto the stage to award the Model of the Year, Male award. Ayesha Omar looked stunning in an all-gold, gemmed body-hugging dress. Achievement in fashion-luxury and bridal were announced by Emaad Irfani and Saboor Ali. Tabish Hashmi roasted some of the fashion category nominees and the breaks of entertainment were appreciated.

The last segment of the show was hosted by Ahmed Ali Butt and Mansha Pasha. The elegant Youmna Zaidi announced the Best Emerging Talent award, followed by dapper Imran Ashraf announcing Best Writer and Best TV Director. To no surprise to the audience, Umera Ahmed won the best writer award for Alif, an artistically pleasing drama and Farooq Rind won Best TV Director for Pyar Ke Sadqay.

A heart-tugging performance by Asim Azhar in the middle of the awards made the audience emotional as he sang “Nimmi Nimmi” an original by the late Farhad Humayun, the Overload vocalist who was remembered for leaving this world too soon. An obituary video played behind Asim as he sang, featuring industry stalwarts who were no more. Tweets by celebrity friends were also shared on screen.

Television’s biggest night was swept by the two Hum TV serials Ehd e Wafa and Pyaar Kay Sadqay with Ehd e Wafa walking away with Best TV Serial and Yamna Zaidi sweeping the Best Actress Awards for Critics and Viewer’s Choice categories. For the men, it was Bilal Abbas for Pyar Kay Sadqay and Danish Taimoor for Geo’s Deewangi.

The grand finale featured a plethora of power-packed performances by the Parey Hut Love stars Mahira Khan, Meera and Sheheryar Munnawar for the perfect finale. Director Asim Raza and Producer Fizza Ali Meerza talked about how 2020 ruined the film industry by shutting down cinemas and halting projects. While no films were made, the desire to make films lives on, and as everybody knows music and film go hand in hand. Mahira Khan, Sheheryar Munawar, Ahmed Ali Butt, and Meera jee, performed on the lively songs that stayed popular all year round and were played multiple times at weddings: Haye Dil Bechara, Ik Pal, and Morey Saiyaan. Each performance looked spectacular because of the graphics behind and the magic created by Nomi Ansari, with every performer’s outfit stitched with intricate detail to be noticeable on stage.

This year’s LSAs were partnered by Sialkot-run state of the art airline, AirSial, as the travel partner, Tresemme, as hair partner, Magnum, and Lipton, as snack and beverage partners. The backstage was buzzing with the help of booths put up by sponsors. Celebrities prepped backstage by the Tresemme booths as Tresemme announced two best tressed (dressed) awards for celebrities who exhibited trend and style backstage. Nimra Jacob and Ali Rehman won these titles along with iPhone 12s.

The 20th LUX Style Award was conceived and directed by Frieha Altaf at Catwalk, with show dancing choreography by Nigah, Show Script by Nabeel and Fizza and Ahmed Ali Butt, TV Production by Nadeem J, Hair, and Makeup by Nabila & NGents, Event design by Jalal Salahuddin, official Photography by Faisal Farooqui at Dragonfly and Performance Costumes by Nomi Ansari, with Show styling by Mavi and Rao; Geo TV as media partner, Team Reactivate for all content for Lux’s own handles, Team A F Fergusons as Awards Auditors and Team Talking Point for Awards Management and Digital and Print Media.

Who Wore What

Ageless Style at the LUX Style Awards

Mushk Kaleem – Spotted in an extravagant avant-garde pink gown by Sana Safinaz

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Resham – In a stunning bottle green, body-hugging dress by Iqbal Hussain

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Ayesha Omar – Looking like a glass of champagne, Ayesha Omar adorned a Dubai based designer, Labour Joise’s gown while her second outfit, also a stunner, was a black dress by Hussain Rehar

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Dur-e-Fishan- In a satin silk, deep purple dress by Elan

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Mansha Pasha’s blue number with an elegant trail, embellished halter neck and royal feel was by Sana Safinaz

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Sachal Afzal gave a tribute to Sultan Rahi through his outfit which was done by YBQ and styled by Tabesh Khoja

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Mahira Khan – White longsleeved lapel outfit with embellished trousers by Fia Jamshed

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Nimra Jacob – In daffodil yellow cap-sleeved gown by ace couturier Kamiar Rokni

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Winners List

Music Category

Best Singer (Viewers Choice) – Abbas Ali Khan for Mein Yeh Janoun Na

Best Song (Viewers Choice) – Bayaan for Teri Tasveer

Best Emerging Talent (Jury Vote) – Aziz Khan

Best Video Director (Jury Vote) – Hamza Bin Tahir for Teri Tasveer

Television Category

Best TV Play (Viewers Choice) – Momina Duraid and ISPR for Ehd-e-Wafa

Best TV Actor (Viewers Choice) – Danish Taimoor for Deewangi

Best TV Actress (Viewers Choice) – Yumna Zaidi for Pyaar Ke Sadqay

Best Original Soundtrack (Viewers Choice) – Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for singing and composing Ehd-e-Wafa Ke Naam

Best Male Actor (Critics) – Bilal Abbas for Pyaar Ke Sadqay

Best Female Actor (Critics) – Yumna Zaidi for Pyaar Ke Sadqay

Best Play Writer (Critics) – Umera Ahmed for Alif

Best Play Director (Critics) – Farooq Rind for Pyaar Ke Sadqay

Best Emerging Talent – Adnan Samad Khan for Ehd-e-Wafa

Fashion Category (Critics Vote)

Model of the Year (Female) – Mushk Kaleem

Model of the Year (Male) – Sachal Afzal

Achievement in Fashion Design – Generation for Pret

Achievement in Fashion Design – Husain Rehar for Luxury Pret

Achievement in Fashion Design – Shehla Chatoor for Bridal Couture

Best Menswear Designer – Ismail Farid

Best Fashion Photographer – Najam Mehmood

Best Hair & Make Up Artist – Sunil Nawab

Best Emerging Talent – Sarah Zufiqar

LUX Changemakers Award – Haseena Moin

Lifetime Achievement in Fashion – Bunto Kazmi

Unilever Chairman’s Lifetime Achievement Award – Farida Khanum

10 things that we loved at the 20th LUX Style Awards

The star-studded anthem: Featuring 20 or more celebrities, the LSA anthem was yet another nod to #LSA4Pakistan
Tabish Hashmi: The comedian’s sardonic wit and humour was something not experienced before at an award show. He kept the show alive by dropping in to roast nominees, something that we don’t see enough of in Pakistani shows.
New Award: LUX initiated the important Change Maker’s Award for artists who push the envelope for their narrative of Pakistani women who bring about a change in society
Celebrity Banter: With the different host combinations, we got to experience a variety of chemistry between Mehwish and Ahsan and Mehwish and Mansha Ahmed Ali Butt and Ahsan who’s birthday was celebrated on stage with Mehwish singing the birthday song
Ample amount of Space: As a well-organized show with plenty of spread out photo opportunities, at no point were people squished together. The show followed proper SOPs throughout. This meant nobody was pushing anybody and the air conditioning was at chilled temperatures throughout.
True star: Kudos to actor Ahad Raza Mir, who flew in from London for his three nominations and attended the event without demanding to know if he was winning. We love the sporting spirit of the true young star
LUX Superstar: Mahira Khan was the star of the show with three impeccable performances
LSA’s Anthem: Bilal Maqsood composed the LSA Anthem to commemorate the 20th Year. A star studded performance was a tribute to the emerging talent and the many personalities who have performed on the LSA stage
Dressed to Thrill: We loved the ultra-feminine looks on the red carpet. From Mira Sethi in jewelled long gloves by Hussain Rehar, to Mushk Kaleem in a gorgeous trail Sana Safinaz the LSA look was classy and elegant
20 Years: The first Pakistani Awards Show to reach that milestone!!!

Parasailing Mishap At Khanpur Dam Is Raising Serious Concerns

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Mehak Zehra

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Oct 11, 2021

People who have traveled abroad will openly preach, “Oh, but Pakistan is so beautiful.” It sure is but not everyone just likes to enjoy scenic beauty, some people want to experience the adventure through thrilling activities. This is why, countries that are popular tourist destinations, invest in them. Yet, while people do endorse Pakistan as a tourist destination, domestic or otherwise, it has probably the worst maintenance of touristic activities which is clear from the recent Khanpur dam accident.

The mishap at the Khanpur Dam

At Khanpur Dam, you can find quite a few adventurous activities. One such activity is parasailing. It is similar to paragliding but it happens above water. A poor soul chose to experience what seemed like rare fun available in Pakistan. There were some helpers around him who prepared him for the journey. Little did he know that in a few seconds, he will get into an accident that might put his spine in danger.

The moment he started his parasailing ride and was slightly above water, the rope broke. The pressure of the wind pushed him back onto the sand where he fell. One can speculate the height from which he fell to be more than 35 feet easily.

Chair lift accident

This incident with regard to touristic activities is not in isolation. You must remember the horrifying incident of the Patriata chair lift. It was a tragedy. But is it really unexpected if the activities are not maintained; if certified skilled workers are not being hired; if the maintenance workers are the locals with no official training but rather their experience includes having seen others maintain it?

What’s worse is that because such practices continue, there is no upkeep of the equipment. Recently, in fact, it was brought to light that the chairlift at Ayubia should have gone out of service 20 years ago. Imagine the thousands of people who take the ride even today because what other activity can they indulge in.

ayubia chairlift — Image Source: Pinterest

If Pakistan is being presented to the world as an eligible tourist destination, then maybe it is time for the authorities to take notice of these factors. The locals do not need to go out of job rather, the authorities can properly train them. The existing tools of these activities should be audited to see if they are outdated or not. Moreover, outdated equipment should definitely be replaced.

All over the internet, you will find people commenting on how there are better facilities abroad but not in Pakistan. This is why people are much more satisfied doing skydiving and paragliding in Turkey and Malaysia. Accidents can surely happen anywhere, but their proper upkeep limits the chances of incidents.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates!

Zaid Ali Has Started An Online Debate – Who Does The Baby Look Like?

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Oct 11, 2021

Zaid Ali and Yumna Zaid are perhaps the most famous Pakistani YouTube couple. Since their wedding, the two have owned the internet with their vlogs, their achievements, and whatnot. We were just obsessing with their new house when they announced that they were expecting their first baby! And just like that, they have revealed baby Izyan’s name. However, a new online debate has started… Here’s what it is!

Izyan Ali Zaid

The couple gave birth to a son who they named Izyan Ali Zaid. Kudos to them for picking such a unique and wonderful name. The couple initially kept their son’s face hidden from the public perhaps out of concern for the evil eye but now they have come around. When they shared Izyan’s pictures like this, their fans felt a great deal of FOMO.

The Big Reveal

However, in his latest vlog, it appears the couple decided to come around. They revealed Izyan Ali Zaid’s face to their fans and public – to millions of people. Zaid Ali especially asked everyone to please say Mashallah each time they see his son! Have a look at their son:

Trip Down Memory Lane

Izyan is one lucky child because his parents have already started making vlogs of him. The couple had collected several photos and videos of him that they included in the vlog, including his first bath video too. Baby Izyan looked every bit adorable and the effort in the vlog is the doting parents’ love for him.

The Online Debate

The comments everywhere under pictures of Zaid Ali’s son are focused on who he looks like. Typical desi response to seeing a child for the first time— we can’t help it! Every fresh pair of eyes has a different verdict on who Izyan Ali Zaid looks more like— his mother or his father or his grandparents?

Image Source: Youtube

So far, the comments have leaned more towards Izyan looking like his mother. Truth be told, we’re going to have to side with that. Izyan has his mother’s full cheeks and her eyes, making the two look like twins.

Yumna Zaid can really hold her baby up and genuinely be like “mini me” because it couldn’t be more true. While Zaid Ali will have to digest this news, for the time being, a baby’s face constantly keeps changing so there’s some hope for him.

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Squid Game: The Scary Doll Originates From Korean Textbooks

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Oct 11, 2021

Squid Game— the show on everybody’s mind. We have to admit, the hype is worth it. The intense, suspense-loaded and graphically overwhelming Korean show has many addicted to it. In just a matter of weeks, the show has broken several records and become the most-watched series on Netflix. Here’s a little about its inspiration:

The Red Light, Green Light Game

Out of all the games played on the show, this one has to be the most epic. The red light, the green light game is a classic played by children all over the world. In Pakistan, we mainly refer to it as stop and go game! It’s hilarious yet profound how in childhood, we’re the same as very different people.

The game also has the most memes made on it and why wouldn’t they be? The doll was creepy, funny, and terribly scary. But do you know where or what inspired the doll in Red Light, green light in Squid Game?

The Inspiration Behind The Doll

Someone on the internet pointed out what could have inspired the doll and they make a convincing case. This is a picture of a 1st grade textbook from Korea from the 70s! The girl in the picture has the same hairstyle and clothes on. Moreover, even the colour combination of the clothes is the same! This is the textbook cover:

green light red light squid game — Image Source: Twitter

The stars of Netflix's #SquidGame reveal the origins of the Red Light, Green Light doll in the first episode.

The figure is commonplace in South Korean textbooks and schools, making it all the more terrifying. https://t.co/fIry8DXf7E pic.twitter.com/OzzEHeAmDf

— Screen Rant (@screenrant) October 7, 2021

This is the famous killer doll in Squid Game:

Do you buy it?

Is Squid Game Deserving of Its Hype?

Squid Game is a special Korean series. We say special because unlike other shows on Netflix that gained tremendous popularity, Squid Game has no plot in short. It’s each episode follows a game and that’s about it. However, what hooks its audience is how emotion is displayed in the middle of the games. The uniqueness of the characters— can we get a round of applause for the old man? And, the twists and turns in the show!

For instance, when the team is about to lose in tug of war but the old man devises a strategy, it blows your mind. That’s not all— the secret operations inside and the entry of the policeman makes sure to keep you at the edge of your seat. You can never predict what’s to come next and that’s why it deserves the hype.

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Free Fire and NGES Partnership Succeeds Yet Again

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Oct 11, 2021

The second edition of the Free Fire Pakistan League took place in the fall of 2021. Following the success of the previous edition, NGES was once again in charge of all major and minor operations throughout the huge event’s organization.

NGES worked hard to gain government recognition for the country’s Esports ecosystem; consequently, FFPL II was endorsed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MOIB).

FFPL II

The success of FFPL I spurred many brands to get involved in Esports. NGES made the necessary moves and brought on board Bigo Live as the title sponsor, while Infinix became a co-partner for this year’s competition, with Fawad Chaudhry endorsing our event before meeting with the finalists himself. Representatives from BIGO and Infinix were also present at the final event.

FFPL II was a huge event, with more than 2000 teams from all over Pakistan registering for the competition. The final took place at Pearl Continental Hotel in Karachi with a 1500+ audience. Umair Jaswal performed our country’s national Anthem, followed by a spectacular stage performance – he really knows how to put together performances that will leave people breathless!

NGES managed the event flawlessly, from the construction of the grand stage through the procurement and logistics of technical and photographic equipment and critical elements such as internet and security. NGES broadcasted the event live on YouTube and other social platforms. The second edition of the FFPL was considerably larger than the first and was executed even better by the people of the Esports agency, NGES.

Conclusion

Team Hotshot won FFPL Season 2 and qualified for the Free Fire Asian Championship, which replaced the canceled Free Fire World Series owing to COVID limitations.

9 Pakistani Food Specialties & the Cities You Can Find Them In

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Sahar Iqbal

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Oct 11, 2021

Pakistan is a nation of food and foodies. Anybody who has ever visited would agree. It makes me very proud to say that Pakistan is home to all sorts of delicacies, enjoyed by people from all around the country. Though it gets a little spicy for tourists but Hey! That’s what we are!

There are many must-have Pakistani dishes from all across the country, but if I were to choose only one best from some of the diverse regions, it would short list to 9 best dishes that every Pakistani must try!

Read: 5 Foods to Keep You Healthy this Fall

1. Karachi ke Bun Kabab

Ever tried the famous famous ‘Bun Kabab’s from Burns Road’s ? The fresh buns with the overload of their trademark green spicy chatni and the soft and delicious kababs, are a treat and perfect for a quick snack. Not to forget the crispy-ness of onions. YUMM!

Read: 10 Annoying Supermarket Moments You Experience in Pakistan

2. Lahori Paaye

Lahore’s food street would be your go to place to have the real taste of Pakistan. Their “Paaye’s “are to die for. Take my word for it! Even though there are a number of places that offer the Lahori famous ‘Siri Paye’, but if we were to name one, it would, without any doubt, be 2 places in the Heera Mandi area. Fazal Din’s and ‘Phajjay ke Siri Paaye’ are famous food stops enjoyed by all from breakfast to dinner.

Read: Best Chai Dhabbas in Karachi

3. Multani Chaanpain

Yet another place in Punjab to rave about. If you are die-heart foodie and love desi food, try the very spicy Chaamps from Multan! This is a dish served with special Multani spices to give it the special taste of the reason.

Read: Super Heroes Café Opens in Malaysia that Serves a Comic Book Menu

4. Chicken Karahi from Islamabad

Islamabad’s Karahi is unbeatable!Although this is a dish consumed and made in many households, the taste we find at Islamabad is found nowhere else.

Read: Pakistani Bottled Water Brands Not Safe For Consumption

5. Chappali Kabab from Khyber Pukhtunkhuwa

Chapli Kabab or Chappal Kabab is prepared with the spicy amalgam of beef mince with onions, tomatoes and green chilies mixed with coriander, pomegranate & cumin seeds, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, eggs, cornstarch and coriander leaves. Most of these articles are indigenous to this region.

Chapli Kebab is shaped in a flat patty and cooked in animal fat on a large horizontal griddle. The typical Pakhtun recipe also includes the addition of white flour in the material and the peppery taste of these kebabs is enjoyable for everyone. This is usually served with roti or Naan.

Read: Top 5 Steakhouses in Karachi

6. Tikka Karahi from Peshawar

Tikka and Karahi together? I am not kidding. I can’t wait to try this combination which includes the taste of tikka and Karahi blended together.

Though the recipe differs from place to place, the most authentic one is to marinate the chicken in Tikka masala and other spices and then cook them in tomato puree along with Karahi masala and everyday spices.

Read: Best Breakfast Places in Karachi

7. Sindhi Biryani

Sindhi Biryani is one of the favorite dishes, not only for the people of Sindh but for all of Pakistan. The mouth-watering taste of the Sindhi Biryani has no comparison.This dish is served with an appetizing salad and different type of sauces.

Read: Best Desi Breakfast Places in Karachi

8. Khada Gosht of Quetta

This food item is an ultimate indulgence and a great delight for food lovers of Pakistan. The whole goat or lamb is cooked on charcoal fire and is then presented in the same way.

It has great taste and especially suitable for cold areas like Quetta. The fat content helps in keeping the body warm and metabolism high.

Read: 8 Traditional Pakistani Foods & Their Origins

9. Gushtaba and Rice from Kashmir

This is a Kashmiri Dish contains large meatballs which are cooked with saffron yoghurt gravy and served with white rice.

We know there is a lot more to Pakistan than we have covered. If there is something you have tried and would like to tell us, we are all ears! Let us know in the comments.

Till then, eat well, live well!

13 Best Dessert Places in Karachi That You Need To Try Out!

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Oct 10, 2021

Craving something sweet, sugary, and probably extremely unhealthy? Then continue reading. Although the buzzing City of Lights is home to a huge variety and offering of desserts, below are a few of the best and most mouth-watering desserts that anyone with a sweet tooth absolutely HAS to try.

Have a look at the Top Dessert Places in Karachi:

Nando’s Chocolate Malt Cake

Although Nandos is internationally famous for its Peri Peri chicken, their malt cake is one which certainly deserves recognition. The perfect end to your meal or as a snack, this rich and creamy cake is absolutely delightful.

Xander’s: Dark Chocolate Tart with a Smoked Salted Caramel

This exquisite dark chocolate tart from Xanders is a blend of rich dark chocolate and the perfect smoked salted caramel. The combination of the two is absolutely divine! A single bite is sure to take you to heaven!

Bella Vita: Chocolate Chip Cookie

Bella Vita’s giant chocolate chip cookies are freshly baked. Crispy on the edges and gooey in the center, these warm cookies are perfect with a contrasting cold scoop of ice cream, drizzled with rich chocolate sauce.

Lals Patisserie: Macaroons

This delectable collection of light macaroons should be sampled by anyone with a sweet tooth. They often are served with ice cream between them as well. Lal’s Patisserie also offers many other desserts including crepes, ice cream, and waffles.

Chaiwala: Nutella Paratha

A modern twist on your average ‘dhabba’, Chaiwala serves Nutella parathas, one of their best sellers. Their crispy signature paratha is coated in a layer of indulgent Nutella and is a favorite to all, along with their selection of chai.

Waffle Cart:

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Their mouthwatering waffles come with a variety of toppings such as Oreos and KitKat. They even have a new addition to their menu, bubble waffles!! The Waffle Cart can also be booked for many events.

Auntie Munaver: Milk cake

This fluffy and creamy milk cake is completed by the layer of chocolate that coats it perfectly and has become very popularly demanded in Karachi. This is a must order for all events or get-together’s or even if you have a slight craving for something sweet.

Okra: Crème Brûlée

Beneath the hard coat of caramel that coats this delicious dessert lies the creamy and smooth custard. This is definitely one for all those who love sophisticated desserts.

Scream

This spot for ice cream is the first of its kind in Karachi. It serves ice cream made fresh with liquid nitrogen. Not only is this process an interesting sight for all the eager customers, but the creamy ice cream is also a delight for all. Their menu also includes other items such as waffles and bubble tea.

Arbor Café and Patisserie: Blast Cake

The chocolate dome that took Karachi by storm, Arbor does it best, not only does this dessert appeal to the eye but is the ideal treat for your taste buds too. The intricately woven net adds another layer of decadent chocolate to the melting brownie and delicious walnut chunks.

Deshire: Green Tea Ice Cream and Lava Cake

The mouthwatering green-tea ice cream is unique in Karachi and is only available at Deshire. The ice cream is served with the yummiest lava cake that has a rich gooey chocolate center.

Soi: Golden Pie

This pie served at Soi is filled with underlying tones of delicious caramel and hints of apple sauce. The rich vanilla ice cream served alongside it tastes like the old Polka ice cream, so this dessert is bound to make you take a tasty trip down memory lane.

13. D’OH:

D’OH serves Brazillian churros that can be sold either plain or then stuffed with an array of fillings such as caramel, Nutella, and cream cheese. These are a delicious light snack that can be enjoyed anywhere, especially as they also do home deliveries.

Have any other dessert spots to add to the story? Let us know in the comments below.

Content Contributed by:

Amani Mehboob & Sabrina Sadat

‘Mohsin-e-Pakistan’ Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan Passes Away At 85

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Oct 10, 2021

Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan Passed Away In Islamabad At 85 — Image source: https://nation.com.pk/

Nuclear scientist Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan passed away at the age of 85 in Islamabad on Sunday morning. Dr. Qadeer had contracted Covid-19. However, his condition improved, and he was discharged after being treated at Al-Shifa hospital and later at the military hospital in Islamabad.

Last night, his condition took a profound shift, and he was taken to a nearby hospital, where he took his last breath this morning at 7:05 AM. Doctors tried to save his life but his lungs collapsed as he took his last breath this morning.

Condolences

Being a scientist who introduced Pakistan and made it one of the nuclear powers on earth, Dr. Abdul Qadeer’s demise has left everyone mourning the loss. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister and the cabinet members took to Twitter to share their condolences and talk about the contributions of Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan.

Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr A Q Khan. He was loved by our nation bec of his critical contribution in making us a nuclear weapon state. This has provided us security against an aggressive much larger nuclear neighbour. For the people of Pakistan he was a national icon.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 10, 2021

The government has decided to bury Dr. Qadeer at Faisal Mosque with state honors. In this regard, a meeting has been summoned by Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid at the General Development Authority (CDA) headquarters to finalize the funeral arrangements for Dr. Qadeer.

Today the nation has lost a true benefactor who served the motherland with heart and soul. The passing of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan is a huge loss for the country. His role in making Pakistan an atomic power remains central. May Allah shower his blessings on his soul!

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) October 10, 2021

President Dr. Arif Alvi said that he had personally known Dr. Khan since 1982. “He helped us develop nation-saving nuclear deterrence, and a grateful nation will never forget his services in this regard.”

انا للّٰہ وانا الیہ راجعون

Deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan. Had known him personally since 1982.
He helped us develop nation-saving nuclear deterrence, and a grateful nation will never forget his services in this regard. May Allah bless him.

— Dr. Arif Alvi (@ArifAlvi) October 10, 2021

Pervaiz Khattak, minister of defense, also shared his deep condolences over the demise of Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan.

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
Deeply grieved at the sad demise of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan. Great loss! Pakistan will forever honor his services to the nation! Nation is heavily indebted to him for his contributions in enhancing our defence capabilities.

— Pervez Khattak (@PervezKhattakPK) October 10, 2021

The Life Of Dr. Abdul Qadeer

Born in 1936 in Bhopal, India, Dr. Khan had immigrated with his family to Pakistan in 1947 after the partition of the subcontinent.

After learning of India’s nuclear test in 1974, he had joined his nation’s covert efforts to develop nuclear power. He founded the Khan Research Laboratories in 1976 and was instated as its chief scientist as well as its director for many years.

Dr. Abdul Qadeer approached the then Prime Minister of Pakistan, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. He informed him about his expertise in the challenging Uranium enrichment process through which Nuclear energy is acquired. Meanwhile, Qadeer offered to serve Pakistan with his capabilities, and Bhutto immediately asked him to return to his country.

Dr. Qadeer led the country’s nuclear program for 25 years. He was awarded the Nishan-i-Imtiaz for his services to the country and is considered the pioneer of Pakistan’s nuclear program.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Dummy Unit Leaks – What Do You Think?

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Oct 10, 2021

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Samsung has had quite a wonderful year, with its numerous developments. Even Google’s Pixel phone is looking to them for the manufacture of the tensor chips. The technological era is seeing advancements that might not have been possible a decade ago. Smartphones have become the new norm and continue to go through alterations. Now, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is something that people have been looking forward to. According to sources, it was leaked that Samsung was going for a note-intensive design. This meant having a cutout for the stylus slot as well.

For a while, these rumours stayed on the internet. However, now a new leak has just shown the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra phone in the form of a dummy model. Dummy models are shown to the public to give them an idea of what they could expect. From the video that was released, it seems that a lot of people might be right about this new phone. However, there were some differences from the initial leaks so we are not sure what to exactly expect.

samsung galaxy s22 and release of dummy leak — Image Source: sammobile.com

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Leak

The video that was leaked online, showed quite a lot about the smartphone’s design. Despite there being other leaks before, this one seems the most convincing so far. However, one of the changes we saw was the absence of a pen slot. Maybe the company does not intend to include it, rather make it into a smartphone with a note design. Of course, it is possible that the Samsung Galaxy S22 base variants have the stylus, while the ultra version is without it.

In terms of camera, the phone seems to have a quad array, with rounded corners on the sides. Not only does this give a comfortable grip, but it also lessens the chance of an impact leading to screen damage. This model seems exactly like the previous ones that were rendered so this might just be an official one.

New Releases For 2022

We are nearing the end of 2021 and there is still a lot that might happen. Who knows, maybe the company decides to release more models in between other budget phones. Samsung has never been one to end on a quiet note so we can expect to hear quite a lot from them before the year is up.

Sooo… Here comes your very first and early look at the #Samsung #GalaxyS22Ultra and its quite "unique" rear camera housing design! (360° video + stunning 5K renders + dimensions)

On behalf of @digitindia -> https://t.co/vBGM3WJfru pic.twitter.com/YDqfFrVGLW

— Steve H.McFly (@OnLeaks) September 24, 2021

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Pakistani Girls Open up About Their Horrifying Rishta Experiences

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Oct 10, 2021

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Rishta culture is the single most toxic culture that exists in our society or better yet in all of South Asia. It has ruined mental healths, driven people to develop low self-esteem and is tough on so many young hearts and minds. Here’s how people are exposing it and writing against it.

The Thread on Twitter

This girl’s tweet spiralled into a thread on Twitter. She ranted about the rishta culture on Twitter in which she found out what a woman had said to a young girl. The rishta aunty commented on the girl’s hair with such a small-minded comment that it has left many baffled. Here’s what was said:

My hate for rishta culture increased tenfold today after I learnt that one of the rishta ladies asked a girl, “Baal khud chotay rakhay hein ya barhtay nahi hein?”

How could someone be so small minded?

— m (@meemelif) June 6, 2021

People’s Responses

Netizens on Twitter were shocked and surprised at this comment. People are now having enough of these mindless comments, irrelevant hate and whatnot in the rishta culture. This barrage of comments on possible replies and feelings is showing us just how angry millennials are:

WTF 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

— Muhammad Taha Alam Khan (@Bihari_Baabu) June 6, 2021

Aisi aunties ko jawab b yae dyna chaehy k “apko kia takleef hai”

— Sheeza Fatima (@Sheeza_f) June 6, 2021

Tauba sick people

— isra. (@hawyysachiiii) June 6, 2021

Who Is At Fault?

Many people shared how it was not the rishta aunty at fault here, the girl’s parents. Rishta aunties are notorious for this kind of behaviour and thinking. Haven’t we learnt enough from Indian Matchmaking?

People have questions for the parents. Why would they let their daughter be treated this way by a stranger who espouses this mindset? Why would they invite such a person to their home? The reality, however, is not that ideal.

I’m sorry. It’s not the rishtay waali auntie. It’s the people who invited that rishtay waali auntie. Even if it was that girl’s parent.

— چوتیم سلفیٹ (@chotiumsulphate) June 6, 2021

Our culture has taught us collectively that it is the most shameful thing for parents if their daughters are not married. It has taught women that being scrutinised this way and commented on like this is normal. It is for their own benefit.

Other Experiences

Many others also felt confident enough to share their experiences. Here are all the horrifying things/words they have been subjected to. Whether it is ridiculous or hilarious, we can not tell. All we know is that women deserve better.

LMAO WTF?! I EVEN KNOW AN INCIDENT WHERE THIS AUNTIE SAID TO MY COUSIN, “HEEL WALAY JOOTAY PEHNA KARO, CHOTI LAGTI HO AISY” LMAO. I hate this culture.

— a. 🇵🇸 (@wdymnoor) June 7, 2021

My once told me “pehlay zamanay mai to larki ko chala kar bhe dekhtay thay”

Mtlb rishta lainay aye ho ya bakra -_-

— Syed Waqar Ameen (@AmeenWaqar) June 7, 2021

One rishta lady who came for my sister asked me if my sister is as gori as me? She also added that nowadays all mothers are gori but unfortunately daughters are not.

— maryam shah (@maryshah4) June 7, 2021

The Brewing Change

However, if this thread has taught us anything, it is that change is brewing. Millennials are now coming together to put an end to this culture and this toxicity. Netizens and young minds alike are realising that people do not need to change. Especially women do not have to change, the culture has to.

Be outspoken. Moun pe jawaab maaro. Nobody will take like this then.

— Jangi Tiyara (@ceilingfan32) June 7, 2021

My hate has been increasing daily too sis. The questions I’ve heard people ask me directly and around me is so condescending. You and every girl keep your head up because its this culture that needs to change not us.

— Twin2 (@Twineazy2) June 7, 2021

This system has ruined lives for far too long to continue now. Be the change you wish to see in the world.

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This “Matka Pizza” In Lahore Has Taken The Fun Out Of Pizza

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Oct 10, 2021

Who thought we could see a day where we would be able to try every kind of dish in our traditional handi? Yes, you heard that right. And while we have seen limca, tea, handi, biryani, and many other things served in a matka, Pizza is not one of them, or let us rephrase; Pizza was not one of them. Sorry to all the Italians, this is a Pakistani thing.

Matka Pizza

New street food on the block is a Matka Pizza that is going viral for all the right reasons. Those who have tried it have a lot to say about it. At the same time, those who haven’t can’t wait to dig in one. And while we still can’t wrap our head around the dish, let us break down how it looks and tastes like.

Ye creativity hme kahan le ke jaa rhi he 🤦🏻‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/tdprxOa6rV

— Zunair Khan (@zunairkh) October 8, 2021

The Matka Pizza offers a blend or mixture of every ingredient you can find on a pizza. Since the inside of a Matka is not flat, there is no possible way to line it with dough. However, bread is broken down into different pieces and mixed with all the other ingredients, including cheese, hot sauce, herbs, olives, and the veggies of your choice. Then you mix it, pour it into the clay pot, and top it off with more cheese and vegetables. Then to cook it, all you need to do is bake it in your microwave until the cheese is all meltdown. Seems rather easy, right? But does it taste good or not? We will leave it to the twitter reviews.

Twitter Reacts

While the Twitter user shared the snippet from the eatery as she questioned the creativity levels of Pakistanis, the majority was eager to try and comment on the taste themselves. However, those who have tried it already went on about how overpriced and overrated this dish is.

Take a look at some of the comments.

Tried it! Yaar is mein aisy lgta ap bs Cheese ubaal kr khaa rhy or jo thora boht taste hai wo uper wali layer ka hi hai baaqi overpriced bhi hai yeh

— Shahmeer (@Shahmeer_kon) October 9, 2021

@eesaholic har uni graduate bus issi kaam mein laga va hai bc satyanaas kardiya hai foods ka

— Shoaib Niazi 🇵🇸 (@ShoaibNiaziUN) October 9, 2021

I have seen limca soda in matka and now this.. what happened to the creativty in Pakistan is now out of thoughts 😂😂

— Mirza Zohaib Baig (@MirzaZ4) October 9, 2021

While the recipe is not something that can’t be made at home, it sure has put a different spin on our beloved Pizza. However, the question is whether you would like to try this or stick to a more conventional form?

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7 Brands That We Thought Were Pakistani But Are Actually Not!

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Oct 10, 2021

There are many brands that we grew up using daily, which we considered to be Pakistani, but in fact, they are all international brands.

The harsh reality of their origin will leave you speechless.

Some of these brands are:

1. Knorr

Because yes! “Ka-nor” ka magic hi aur! And the world can taste the magic.

2. Lux

The “Zara sa Lux” is not a Pakistani brand. Yes! You heard it right. This brand has been giving “Kali say bhi komal ehsaas” to all skin types of the world.

3. Bata

Like the tagline mentions, “Shoes for everyone,” the word everyone encompasses every single soul around the globe. Angry much?

4. SweetTouch

The cheap nail polishes that you get for Rs. One hundred each does not belong to any local company, but to an international cosmetic company called SweetTouch. This very affordable company is a global brand.

5. Walls

We grew up eating Wall’s ki ice-cream, but we never knew that this was an international brand too!

6. Suzuki Mehran

The National Car of Pakistan, Mehran, is also the-not-so-Pakistani car which is available in almost all developing countries. Remember “Kamo” from 3-Idiots and how her in-laws were demanding “Maruti 800” from Raju’s family? Yes! They were talking about our very own Mehran only. This must be you right now!

7. Hyperstar (Carrefour)

The public isn’t a fool to drool over the much-hyped Hyperstar for no reason. It is also another international brand. It is a flagship store of the very famous Carrefour.

What is your take on this? Are you shocked or not? Do let us know in the comments section.

Contributed by: Umaima Nadeem

OLX Mall Partners With Allied Bank Limited To Bring Deals And Discounts To Its Users

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Oct 9, 2021

LAHORE: Pakistan’s leading E-Commerce platform OLX Mall and Allied Bank Ltd signed an agreement to bring unmatched deals and discounts for its users who want to upgrade or invest in mobiles, electronics, home appliances, and lifestyle products. In this regard, a ceremony was held at the head office of OLX Pakistan and was attended by the senior management of both institutions. This new relationship not only strengthens the bond between both organizations but also promises to open up multiple avenues for collaboration.

Speaking on the occasion, OLX Pakistan’s Director Marketing, Syed Asad Rizvi stated: “We are delighted to establish this partnership with Allied Bank, which is aimed at exploring avenues for collaboration, designing innovative products and working together in order to move the country’s E-Commerce Industry forward. This alliance will help us serve more customers and encourage more Pakistanis towards online buying”.

Speaking on the partnership, Allied Bank’s Group Head for Cards & Acquiring Business, Muhammad Zaman said: “We have partnered with OLX Mall because the brand shares our vision to provide greater convenience to customers, which majorly includes easier payment solutions. We continue to work towards improving our services further to provide customers a seamless experience.”

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Google & YouTube Announce Major Policy Change For Advertisements

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