7 Best Lahore-Based Wedding Photographers To Make Your Day Memorable

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Dec 8, 2021

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As the wedding season comes towards us in full swing, many brides and grooms are walking around like headless chickens trying to find good photographers. The pictures of your big day are a lifetime memorable and priceless so who should one trust in today’s world? But we have got you covered if you are having the event in Lahore. Have a look at some of the best Lahore-based wedding photographers:

1. Izza Shaheen Malik

Izza Shaheen is one of the up-and-coming photographers who has taken the wedding industry by storm. The woman knows her angles, her editing, and her pictorial directions better than anyone you may have come across. Moreover, she has also worked on international gigs so you know she knows what she is doing. Have a look at her page:

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2. Palwasha Minhas

Palwasha Minhas and her husband, Rizwan work together and shoot weddings to create tiny pictorial memories that are sublime. The couple’s work is also one of the most amazing ones available to couples about to get married. Have a look at their work:

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3. The Wedding Stories

This page is also a hot favorite when it comes to couples wanting the absolute best pictures for their weddings. They specialize in the bokeh effect and also incredible editing all around so what’s not to love?

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4. Shayan Ather Photography

Shayan Ather is also a competitive photographer who has covered 100s of weddings thus far. The photos capture the candid, intimate moments at events and they help you remember the tiniest details from your big day. If you’re looking for someone who is also especially affordable, Shayan Ather should be your pick.

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5. The Videographers

You can’t be looking for photographers for your events and not consider The Videographers. They were the pioneers of fun and interesting wedding films and photographs which is why they’re the giants of this field. Their photos speak for their craft: have a look at their work.

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6. Natasha Zubair

Although Natasha Zubair is a fashion photographer, she also makes exceptions sometimes for couples about to get married. Her wedding shoots are out of the blue and so refreshing to see. If you’re looking for something different and crazy, hit her up!

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7. OPM Shoots

OPM is probably covering their thousandth wedding as we speak. They rose to popularity a long time ago but here’s the thing: they never fell from their standards. They have maintained their photography style and quality and hence, are a great option.

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Do let us know which one you went with or if you think there are more Lahore-based wedding photographers that are qualified to be in the list.

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PM Imran To Introduce Micro Health Program For KPK

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Mehak Zehra

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Dec 8, 2021

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PM Imran Khan has been in the pursuit of making numerous facilities available to the people of Pakistan. For him, health and poverty were the major issues that needed to be taken care of urgently. On that note, he launched several Ehsaas programs which involved stipends to students, women, and poverty-ridden households. One such program is the Micro Health Program for the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK).

Micro Health Insurance Programme

PM Imran will launch this program today on his visit to Peshawer. This is one of the branches of the PM’s Kamyab Pakistan Programme. Under its umbrella, the families of the KPK province will receive medical services worth PKR 1 million a year for free. The service is for almost 7.5 million families.

The question that arises is that the effort is definitely good from a humanitarian point of view because children won’t suffer from hunger. However, will that also affect the people’s strive to earn for themselves? We will have to see. That said, the PM seems right on target to making Pakistan a welfare country.

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Ehsaas Ration Discount Programme

As part of his day-long visit to Peshawer, he will also be a part of the Ehsaas Ration Discount Programme’s registration ceremony. Dr. Sania Nishtar, the Special Assistant for Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection plans to give a detailed briefing.

As part of this programme, the government will provide 20 million families with groceries. The 20 million families would amount to 130 million people burdened with poverty. To make this possible, PM Imran will also set a meeting with the traders association and Karyana (grocery) Alliance.

Moreover, the PM also plans to distribute cheques to Imams of Jamia mosques as part of the financial assistance program under the KPK government.

But will PM Imran visit?

While the launches of these programs seem quite promising for the poverty-ridden Pakistanis, there is another rumor making rounds. A local publication, The News reported that the election commission has advised the PM against the visit. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) rolled out an official letter to the PM instructing him that this visit to Peshawer would be in violation of the code.

According to the content of the letter, technically PM Imran can visit but he cannot take part in any kind of political activity. While the Ehsaas programmes are government programs but considering PM Imran belongs to PTI, the launch of these programs may lead to one political party benefitting from the situation.

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Malala Yousufzai, One Of 3 Pakistanis In ‘BBC Most Inspiring Women List’

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Mehak Zehra

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Dec 8, 2021

Have women started conquering the world now? Not really. They had always been doing that but they were never documented as the men had to legitimize the history to be theirs and theirs only. But now, thanks to the interconnectedness of this earth, women are getting their achievements recorded. And after such records were brought to light, BBC was able to produce its list of most inspiring women. Malala Yousufzai, it seems, has added another achievement; she has made it to the list. In fact, she is one of the three Pakistanis on the list.

BBC – Most Inspiring Women

Before we look at all three of them, let’s explore a little about this list. The theme with which the list was formed is ‘reset’. The women who have played a role in reinventing culture, society, and the world, on the whole, are included. Some of these names include: Samoa’s first female prime minister Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa, Professor Heidi J Larson, head of The Vaccine Confidence Project, and author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

The Taliban-controlled Afghanistan makes up almost half of this list. Of course, worried for their safety, some of them have fake names and no pictures.

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Malala Yousufzai – Girls’ education activist

Malala Yousufzai made Pakistan proud by becoming the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Speaking for women’s rights since the mere age of 11, she is now girls’ education activist and UN messenger of peace.

She was even shot by Taliban and after her recovery, she became fully active at Malala Fund. Malala has completed her undergraduate and is now married to Asser Malik.

Malala’s motive:

“Hundreds of millions of girls are out of school today. I want to see a world where every girl can access 12 years of free, safe, and quality education; where all girls can learn and lead.”

Abia Akram – Disability leader

Abia has been actively playing her part since 1997 in the disability movement. It was back then that she started STEP (Special Talent Exchange Program). On various national and international forums, you can see her fighting and campaign for inclusivity for persons with disabilities. And seeing the fruits of her movement, you can totally believe that she is definitely one of the most inspiring women.

Currently, she is putting all the efforts into including disability in the SDG (sustainable development goals) for the UN 2030 Agenda.

Abia says:

“To reset the world after the Covid-19 pandemic, we must act jointly to improve all aspects of our societies on which the ‘new normal’ will be built, and we should see far more inclusive development as a result.”

Laila Haidari – Founder – Mother Camp

Born in Pakistan, Laila Haidari’s origins trace back to Afghanistan. She was made a child bride at the age of 12. After that, she began her journey and is now a vocal advocate in the fight for women’s rights. She founded Kabul’s drug rehabilitation centre, Mother Camp. Through this camp, she helped nearly 6,400 Afghans.

Laila Haidari said:

“I hope that awareness will spread, so that we can have a more moral and humane world. We live in an interconnected world where the vote of an American citizen can fundamentally change the fate of an Afghan.”

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Faryal Mehmood Receives Major Criticism On Her Birthday Pictures

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Lyza Rashid

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Dec 8, 2021

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Faryal Mehmood has long been an actress who has received a lot of criticism over several things. Be it her clothing, her obsession with tattoos or simply her love for dancing— she has been at the receiving end of criticism repeatedly. Unfortunately, her birthday was no different! The actress’ pictures from her birthday went viral and now the trolls won’t give her a break.

Faryal Mehmood’s Birthday

Mehmood was celebrating her birthday with friends and family and we have a feeling it was a themed birthday! The actress definitely looks like she was meant to dress up as Tinkerbell and she’s done an incredible job at it. The green dress with a thigh-high slit and gold heels that wrap over the leg are perfect Tinkerbell-like elements. Have a look at her outfit here:

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Why Is She Being Bashed?

People are triggered by seeing the skin of women and Faryal Mehmood is definitely showing a lot! Thus, trolls are after her as if their life depends on it. Men and women collectively are shaming her for being shameless and also the promoter of all the wrong things in the country.

Moreover, hatred against her has prompted many in questioning what sort of people we have in our entertainment industry. They tend to generalize the displeasing outlook of one onto all those who constitute a part of it. Have a look at the comments:

Who Else Attended?

It appears Faryal Mehmood’s birthday was not a bash that took place in Lahore, Pakistan. The birthday must have taken place abroad because no stars from the Pakistani entertainment industry were in attendance. This comes as a surprise because Faryal Mehmood is friends with many! Thus, unfortunately, we don’t see any megastars in attendance.

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Birthdays in December

It appears the celebrities with their birthdays in December are more joyous and celebratory than others. This would be justified because December is the month of endings and also new beginnings— it’s the perfect time to celebrate. Fawad Khan celebrated his 40th with many friends from the industry on a yacht and Faryal Mehmood chose to do it with her other friends.

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We wish her the best new year ahead full of success and achievements!

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Dr. Zeelaf Muneer Appointed As 1st Woman Chairperson Of PAS

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Dec 8, 2021

Karachi: Monday, December 07, 2021: Pakistan Advertisers Society (PAS) held its 24th Annual General Body Meeting on Friday, 3rd of December in Karachi.

The AGM was attended by all the major advertisers of Pakistan. The Executive Director of PAS, Mr. Qamar Abbas, presented key initiatives of 2021 along with some of the important industry issues. The agenda for 2022 was also proposed to the members. This was followed by a presentation on the Effie Awards Pakistan by Afsheen Rizavi, project head and General Manager, PAS.

The AGM also marked the end of the two-year tenure of the current Council and the Office Bearers. The elections for the new council were also part of the proceedings.

The newly elected Council comprises of 14 members.

Dr. Zeelaf Munir, CEO and Managing Director of English Biscuit Manufacturers was elected as the Chairperson of the Society. She is the first woman to hold this position. She said “I am honoured and proud to be nominated as the first woman Chair of the Society. I strongly believe in the cause and the role marketing and marketers can play for a sustainable future that is diverse, equitable and inclusive, which will be our area of focus in 2022 and onwards along with some meaningful initiatives for the fraternity. I thank all my council members for putting their trust and faith in my leadership and hope to deliver on their expectations to the best of my ability”.

Khalid Farid, CEO Gillette/CCO P&G was elected as the Vice-Chair and Farheen Salman, CEO, Ekaterra – A Unilever Tea Company was nominated as the General Secretary of the Society.

In addition, for specific initiatives, Asif Aziz, Chief Commercial Officer of Jazz and the outgoing Chairman of PAS, was nominated as the Chair of the Govt. Relations Committee, while Faisal Rana, Director Marketing and Communication, Nestle Pakistan was nominated as the Chair of the newly formed Regional Committee.

Other representative members of the newly elected Executive Council include Ahmed Wahab Shah -The Coca Cola Co., Asiam Haq – Unilever Pakistan, Hassaan Serwani-PEL, Humayun Farooq-Reckitt Benckiser, Humayun Shaikh – Shan Foods, Khurram Koraishy – AlKaram Studio, Nauman Khan – Dabur, Sheikh Adil Hussain-Tapal Tea and Syed Usman Qaiser – Jubilee Life Insurance.

The new council will start its term from 1st of January 2022.

The AGM was concluded on a high note with Asif Aziz handing the Chair to Dr. Zeelaf Munir and thanking all the members of the Society and specially the Council for supporting him during his tenure. He said “I would like to urge all the companies that are part of the PAS fraternity to keep lending their support to this industry body that we have together brought this far. For the companies who are yet to come onboard with us, I would say that the time is now for you to join forces and play your part in making Pakistani brands and communication stand out and shine across the globe.”

Coeus Solutions Ltd Announces A Plan To Invest In Human Capital & Infrastructure Growth

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Dec 8, 2021

Lahore, Pakistan: Coeus Solutions Ltd announced today a plan to expand their human resource by over 300 new team members ranging from technology operations to sales and marketing. It also announced a new building aquisition with over 10,000 sq feet of covered space as additional office space in Lahore, Pakistan.

The company previously announced a plan to list on the Pakistan Stock Exchange in the first quarter of 2022.

“We plan to grow our team massively in the next weeks, and the new office space is a part of the same expansion plans,” said Ahsan Naseem, CEO of Coeus Solutions Ltd. “Our people organization is our core focus. For this reason, we want to provide a flexible yet comfortable work environment to our team members, whether they want to work from home or in the office”.

Coeus Solutions has offices in Lahore and Berlin. It plans to expand its office locations in Lahore as well as set up new office locations in Islamabad, Peshawar, Karachi, and other cities of Pakistan to tap into the talent in other cities. “We have a strong belief in the young talent of Pakistan. For this reason, we plan to expand aggressively in all major cities.”, added Anum Khan, Head of People Operations.

There’s A Smartwatch Only For Women & Here’s What You Need To Know

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Usman

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Dec 8, 2021

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The invention of the smartwatch has made quite a lot of tasks easier for people. There may not have been much need for it at first but it has embedded itself deep in our ways of life. No matter which brand it is, a smartwatch can be considered quite essential for people. In fact, they even help in keeping track of our fitness. In light of this, Doogee has released a new smartwatch series, just for women! It offers quite a lot and has a plethora of features as well as colors.

As funny as the name may sound to you, Doogee is a popular brand in China. It has some of the most updated and robust products out there. At first glance, it is a smartphone brand with impressive phone models. However, that is not the only area they operate in, as you can see from this news. So, what exactly does this device hold within itself?

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Doogee New Smartwatch For Women

The name of the watch is to be called DG Venus. It might remind you of the planet and the letters at the start give off a premium feel to it. You know you have a good smartwatch when it’s called DG Venus. As far as the design is concerned, it is only 9.6mm thick. Additionally, it just has one button on the side, for the purpose of access. Additionally, it has a weight of merely 34 grams, making it a light carry.

Apart from this, the Doogee smartwatch offers 7 sports modes, a sleep tracker as well as a smart notification system. However, that is not all! It also houses a heart rate monitor, which is not as easy to integrate inside a watch. However, its presence signifies that this smartphone is definitely worth an investment.

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Impressive Specifications

This new series of smartwatches has been released specifically for women. Don’t forget to check and try out each and every feature before you decide to buy it. Apart from this, it is available in a whole sea of color options. They range from purple to green, all the way up to red. We can count, at least, six color variants for the device.

The Doogee DG Venus is going to be available to the public soon enough. As far as the price is concerned, they are going to start at a cost of $50. You can expect them in the market as soon as 15th December 2021.

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Junaid Jamshed’s Last Pictures & Kalaam Are Going Viral on Social Media!

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Ghazala Sulaiman

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Dec 8, 2021

Pakistan’s prominent religious scholar, Junaid Jamshed is confirmed to be on board the doomed PIA flight PK661. The airplane carrying around 47 travelers crashed near Havelian today, Wednesday. Sources reveal that his manager has confirmed about his death in the plane crash.

Junaid Jamshed’s wife was also the passenger on the flight, confirmed Junaid Jamshed’s brother.

PIA spokesperson, while talking to Express Tribune stated, that flight PK-661 disappeared from the radar once it took off. It has crashed near Havelian. News reveals that all passengers are feared to be dead cause of the unfortunate crash.

It is reported that the singer- turned- scholar- turned television host was in Chitral and was traveling for preaching purposes

See Junaid Jamshed’s last pictures in Chitral here!

Also, check out the video of his last Kalaam as posted by Samaa News!

A fan has also rolled out the footage of the last azaan Junaid Jamshed recited.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Junaid Jamshed, his family and all the passengers on flight PK-661!

Junaid Jamshed’s Last Pictures & Kalaam Are Going Viral on Social Media!

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Nissan COO Expects Shortage Of Semiconductors To Continue Until Mid 2022

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Usman

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Dec 8, 2021

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The automobile industry has seen massive development in the last two years. Not only in Pakistan, but the world has seen such development. However, where there has been this progression, there has also been a hindrance. The semiconductor chip shortage has really put a dent in all the tech industries. Be it the smartphone one or the automotive one, all have suffered at its hands. Prices of electronics have shot through the roof and refuse to come down. However, after much turmoil, it seems that we may see the end of this shortage sooner than later. A Nissan executive has made a prediction recently.

Nissan is also one of the brands to be impacted by this shortage. Not only do they deliver quality vehicles, but they also do it in due time. You may not be able to hear a lot of complaints from Nissan users. Their sports variants of vehicles are also quite impressive, such as the GTR. That said, we have to know what the executive said in the statement. Are we expected to hear something hopeful or is the news going to be dire?

Nissan And The Shortage

The executive we are talking about is the Chief Operating Officer of Nissan. His name is Ashwani Gupta and he has been at the helm for a bit. According to him, the chip shortage is going to last till Mid-2022. That is still quite a distance off but it is not something that is impossible. We can surely survive with the shortage for six to seven more months! He also further elaborated that the shortage has had an impact on quite a lot of industries. It is going to take a while for operations to return to normal.

This account does conflict with another brand’s account made earlier this year. According to them, the shortage was only going to last till the end of 2021. However, we can see that the issue continues so there must be some more time left. Nevertheless, this is good news to hear because Mid-2022 is not as far off as one might have thought!

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Moving Forward

Of course, this is just a prediction but we hope for Nissan to be true in this area. It has been a while since the shortage and alternatives must be thought of. Technological advancement is at an all-time high and we don’t want it stopped because of this.

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Junaid Jamshed’s Shocking Death: Famous Personalities, Religious Scholars & Celebrities Express Condolences!

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Ghazala Sulaiman

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Dec 8, 2021

Pakistan’s religious leader, Junaid Jamshed and his wife have reportedly died in PIA PK-661 plane crash.The aircraft, flying from Chitral to Islamabad carrying 47 passengers, crashed today, Wednesday, near Havelian.

PIA spokesperson, while talking to Express Tribune stated, that flight PK-661 disappeared from the radar once it took off. News reveals that all passengers are feared to be dead cause of the unfortunate crash.

It is reported that the singer- turned- scholar- turned television host was in Chitral and was traveling for preaching purposes.

According to sources, his dead body has been discovered from the site of the plane crash.

Today is yet another dark day in the history of our country. The news of the untimely demise of the famous scholar has shocked the entire nation to its core.

Politicians, journalists, celebrities and of course fans of J.J are mourning the loss of the religious leader.

Here’s what his grieving friends and fans had to say about the revered scholar!

Devastated hearing the news of the plane crash. May Allah have mercy on all affected. Thoughts and prayers going out to all #PK116 #Chitral

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) December 7, 2016

Saddened beyond words! Rest in peace #JunaidJamshed & all the people who were on board! Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajiun!

— URWA TUL WUSQUA HOCANE (@VJURWA) December 7, 2016

You will be missed Junaid bhai. #JunaidJamshed pic.twitter.com/X7uk4mCHtF

— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) December 7, 2016

I am saddened by news of the death of #JunaidJamshed and his wife in a #PIA plane crash. May the Almigjty grant ease to all in the tragedy.

— Mufti Menk (@muftimenk) December 7, 2016

Heart is bleeding for the lives lost, condolences to the family. We lose another icon.. this is just so so sad. #PK661 #JunaidJamshed

— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) December 7, 2016

Devastated! @JunaidJamshedPK 💔Prayers for all affected families Inna lillah wa inna eleyhe Rajioon #PIAcrash #JunaidJamshed Ya Allah Rehem🙏🏻

— MAWRA (@MawraHocane) December 7, 2016

You think you'd be desensitised by now – but with every death comes fresh heartbreak.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.#PK116

— Osman Khalid Butt 🇵🇸 (@aClockworkObi) December 7, 2016

PK 661 crashed in a mountain area far away from Abbottabad may Allah help survivors and families of all the passengers

— Hamid Mir حامد میر (@HamidMirPAK) December 7, 2016

Such a huge loss, absolutely in shock #PK661 #JunaidJamshed

— HUMAIMA MALICK (@HumaimaMalick) December 7, 2016

Very upset to hear about the crash of #PK661 Allah give Maghfirat to all those who lost their lives including Junaid Jamshed & his wife.

— Aamir Liaquat Husain (@AamirLiaquat) December 7, 2016

Junaid Jamshed has left us in the most devastating way. Shocked and heartbroken. #PIAcrash

— Quratulain Balouch (@Quratulainb) December 7, 2016

It is confirmed that my friend & neighbour Junaid Jamshed was indeed on the unfortunate flight. Allah have mercy. #PIA

— Fakhr-e-Alam S.I & S.E (@falamb3) December 7, 2016

Request to TV channels- Pl don't show Junaid Jamshed's music life that he had left many years ago. Remember him as a preacher of Islam.

— Ansar Abbasi (@AnsarAAbbasi) December 7, 2016

My heart is drowning in sadness to learn about the air crash of Pia.. news feared my friends Junaid Jamshed and alay Akram was in it 2..

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) December 7, 2016

Close friends of Junaid Jamshed saying he along with his wife was also traveling on PIA plane crashed coming from Chitral to Islamabad

— Hamid Mir حامد میر (@HamidMirPAK) December 7, 2016

My love and prayers go out to Junaids family,friends & devoted fans. We will miss you buddy but your memory will live on #DilDilPakistan

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) December 8, 2016

Deeply saddened to hear about the plane crash. Prayers for the deceased. Rest in peace Junaid Jamshed, a great human being

— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) December 7, 2016

Thoughts & prayers go out for Junaid Jamshed's family & loved ones. His voice and good deeds will resonate with us for ever! RIP my friend.

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) December 7, 2016

My heart goes out to the families whose loved ones were lost. May Allah make it easy. Let's say Fatiha for all & sp Junaid Jamshed bhai RIP

— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) December 7, 2016

Very sad to hear that Junaid Jamshed was also there with his wife in the ATR Plane which crashed nnear Havelian.

— Mirza Iqbal Baig (@mirzaiqbal80) December 7, 2016

RIP. My Condolences to the bereaved families of the PIA Flight crash. We lost an artist in Junaid Jamshed. May God Bless all! Ameen pic.twitter.com/1KkZgujiyk

— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) December 7, 2016

Moment of silence for what we are feeling right now. Really brings things back to reality for… https://t.co/OEbMwN178a

— Feroze Khan (@ferozekhaan) December 7, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Junaid Jamshed, his family and all the passengers on flight PK-661!

Junaid Jamshed’s Last Pictures & Kalaam Are Going Viral on Social Media!

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Pakistani Government Increases Taxes By 50% On Automobile Import

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Usman

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Dec 7, 2021

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Pakistan is seeing quite a lot of development in the automotive sector. In the last five years, more automobile brands have been introduced in the country than at any point in history. In fact, we are seeing the entry of even more brands in the coming year. The industry is not only rising fast, it is rising with pride. Where there is local production on cars, there is also import. However, with import comes tariffs. In recent news, it seems that the tariff on automobile imports is going to go up by quite a percentage.

Imported vehicles are those that cannot be produced in the country. The reasons for no production can vary but that means the vehicle has to be ordered from abroad. Thus, when it is ordered, it is subjected to taxation on various fronts. The regulatory duty tax is one of them. Just a while back, we came to know that the government might be banning the import of vehicles. However, that seems to have changed.

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Tariff On Automobile import

According to the reports we have seen, there has been an amendment. Instead of a complete ban on imported automobiles, there is going to be an increase in tariffs. The increase might just go as high as 50%, depending on the vehicle. That might slow the inflow of imported vehicles in Pakistan. The public might want to go for a local purchase when they see the high tariffs that have to be paid.

We are not saying that this is all good news, but there is something to it. Of course, this is going to be difficult for many auto brands in Pakistan. It would also mean that the new brands will not have as many imports as initially expected. The import increase in tariffs includes electric and hybrid vehicles too, alongside normal gasoline ones. However, we have yet to see how long we have to wait before this change occurs. The impact is going to be quite apparent.

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Automobile Production

Electric vehicles with battery packs larger than 50kWh are going to see a 50% increase in regulatory duty. The electric vehicle industry is quite new in Pakistan and relatively newer in the world. It does not have a proper infrastructure to run on, yet. That could change in the coming years but we need electric car imports too. We have one on local production, the MG HS Electric, but we need more.

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Let us see how the market is going to be impacted because of this.

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Hania Aamir’s Doppelganger Has Left Everyone Shocked

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Dec 7, 2021

hania aamir asim azhar — Image Source: Instagram / Hania Aamir

While social media is like an open book, finding someone is not a difficult task. Meanwhile, it doesn’t go as a secret that we have been able to find doppelgangers from all over the world, thanks to the internet. Many celebrities including Iqra Aziz, Sanam Saeed and more have found their look-alikes. However, in a recent turn of events, a Twitter user has found a doppelganger of Hania Aamir which is truly mind-boggling.

Swedish Influencer – Shai Hulud

A Twitter user took to the social media platform to share a picture of a Swedish makeup artist and influencer. The girl who goes by the name of Shai Hulud looks absolutely similar to our very own Hania Aamir. They can easily go around as long lost twins. Take a look at the picture below:

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A post shared by Shai-Hulud 🐛 (@fancymaggot)

Now take a look at Hania Aamir.

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A post shared by Hania Aamir 哈尼亚·阿米尔 (@haniaheheofficial)

Mind-boggling right?

As soon as people started talking about the uncanny resemblance, more and more people agreed with the fact. Meanwhile, the Swedish Influencer took to the comments section herself to reply to some of the comments and shared what she thinks about it.

Hania Amir — Image source: Instagram.com

Hania Aamir

The Dil Ruba actress has come a long way. Meanwhile, her antics don’t sit well with netizens most of the time and she is always found in hot waters. Recently the actress made an appearance at Asim Azhar’s concert and received a lot of flak from the netizens. However, it doesn’t let her from showing her unapologetic self. Recently, the actress is busy promoting her upcoming serial.

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Apple To Release iPad Pro, Air 5, iPad 10 With Wireless Charging

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Usman

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Dec 7, 2021

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Apple is one of the fastest-rising brands in the entire tech industry. It has been quite a while since it first started out and it is progressing quite well. Steve Jobs would be proud of the legacy that has been left behind. Not only this, the company is known for robust releases, including a whole new operating system and chipset! That said, the company plans to update and release three new products.

Apple has been in operation for years and it has only gone up from its advent. It is a whole different infrastructure that the company works on. If you want to go for Apple, we suggest that you dive deep inside it. When the company speaks, everyone listens. Now, let us dive into the details of the products that we have yet to see. Knowing how the company is, we could be looking at quite a few upgrades.

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Apple With New Products

According to sources, the company intends to release the iPad Pro in 2022, with some additional upgrades. It is going to have wireless charging, topped off with a new design. An entry-level iPad and iPad Air are also set to be released under the company’s banner. While there was news of the iPad Air having an OLED display, the newest one is going to stick with the LCD screen. As time has gone by, there have been some delays and cancellations on products as well. However, Apple has persevered through all.

We also have news regarding the iPad 10 but that is all we can inform you right now. We don’t know which features they are going to come up with, soon, but we know a tenth-generation is on the way.

iPad models to debut by Apple — Image Source: laptopmag.com

Moving Across Horizons

It seems that this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Apple. We are seeing quite a lot of development here and we have no doubt there is going to be more. When these products finally hit the stores, people might just be storming them in excitement. We know we are simply tingling with anticipation. Additionally, there may already be rumors which are talking about a new iPhone.

Apple is a company that is moving ahead as the era is changing. It wants to be a part of the next clean energy era. Tesla is moving ahead as the pioneer in its domain. Just like that, Apple is doing the same in its own domain. Who is to say that we might see the company’s first automobile sooner than later. Apple is becoming the new Disney of the tech industry, moving into any domain it feels it can excel in!

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5 Things Karachiites Do In Northern Pakistan When They See Snow

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Mehak Zehra

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Dec 7, 2021

nathiagali pakistan winters — Image Source: Nature Adventure Club

The coast city, Karachi does give us happiness as we take its ownership but when it comes to weather, it does not have much variety. It is just always windy or hot. And it never snows! Hence, to get to see some of that white royalty, Karachiites make their way up north in winters. While they love the majestic white settled everywhere in Northern Pakistan, what is it that (almost) all Karachiites do there?

Let’s look at the list:

1. Freaking out about snow

Most of them see the snow in Northern Pakistan for the first time in their lives. And while it may not sound as grand to someone who gets it every year like the locals, Karachiites jump up and down looking at the white blankets on the mountains.

2. Stopping mid-journey for the photoshoot

They cannot wait until they get to the hotels obviously so they get out of their vans and buses to pose with that snow.

Well, okay, it is not just the Karachiites doing this. Almost every tourist there does that. As you travel on the roads, you will find cars every minute or two, resting while the group members click pictures of each other.

northern pakistan snowfall — Image Source: The Express Tribune

3. The fake snowball fight

Making snowballs because they have seen so in the movies is all the fun they can think of when in Northern Pakistan. Hence, they get down to try and make snowballs from the hardened snow.

(I know it because…)

Fellow Karachiites, it’s always better to keep warm if you do not want to think about by what time you will get frostbite.

4. Huddled in blankets

Once reaching the hotel or accommodation, the craze for North would already be in the innermost layer of the blanket. You will find them laden with three or more duvets rethinking about the time they made the travel plans.

5. Not leaving the warmth of the heater

Of course, they won’t even roam around the room if they do not have the heater. And when they do get it, they are for sure never leaving the room.

That said, once they return to the humid Karachi, you will witness them fantasizing about going further up north, especially where they can travel with boots as their feet sink in that snow.

Now, is that love for the snow, or for the cool boots? Only Karachiites can tell. But it’s December and the snow in Northern Pakistan is just calling out to you so pack your bags and go right ahead.

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Coca-Cola Pakistan Launches Its First-Ever Plastic Road

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Mehak Zehra

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Dec 7, 2021

With the goal of becoming sustainable, Pakistan is taking leaps in this direction. Many brands that have a presence in the country are also participating in this journey. In such an effort, Walls Unilever curated a play space from waste material in a park in Karachi made from waste material. Next, the baton reached Coca-Cola Pakistan’s hands. With that, they constructed the first plastic road in the midst of Islamabad.

First Plastic Road

The road was officially launched and runs in the F-9 area of Pakistan’s federal capital. The ceremony took place at the National Incubation Centre (NIC). Right after the ceremony, a small patch of the plastic road was tested near Fatima Jinnah Park at F-9. Ataturk Avenue became the next spot for the pilot test. Here, almost a kilometer length was recarpeted with plastic waste and asphalt.

Beautiful day today in Islamabad as we launch Pakistan’s first plastic road on Ataturk Avenue. Made entirely out of 8-10 tonnes of recycled plastic with the incredibly witty @ShkhRasheed. @CokePk #CleanGreenPakistan pic.twitter.com/zuSWaJyLX3

— Selina Rashid Khan (@selinarashid) December 6, 2021

How it was made

To unlock this incredible achievement, a number of players joined hands and that included Coca-Cola Pakistan, NIC Teamup, and CDA. The project involves using plastic waste that is essentially non-biodegradable and takes hundreds, if not thousands, of years to break down and use it into recarpeting of roads. The science involves plastic waste which composes Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polypropylene (PP), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), and Polyethylene (PE).

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Origins of the idea

The idea originates from the fact that tons of waste is discarded in landfills or incinerated. When dumped into landfills, while most of the other water breaks down, the non-biodegradable plastic stay poisoning the land. When incinerated, the gaseous waste leads to extreme air pollution.

Hence, it is better to reuse plastic and reduce the carbon footprint we have on this Earth. It is happening already with some brands recycling their packaging or creating new goods with recycled material. But of course, such measures do not use all of the plastic. This is why Coca-Cola took the initiative to employ the huge amounts of plastic waste into making roads. Should this road be successful in Islamabad, maybe Karachi, a city where we need to do recarpeting every 2 years, can also adopt this technology.

karachi roads — Image Source: Express Tribune

Safe to say, the 1,003 meters (roughly 1km of the plastic road) is momentous to World Without Waste initiative. Coca-Cola launched this initiative in January 2018. The goal is that by 2030, Coca-Cola will collect and recycle every bottle or can it sells.

Coca-Cola initiative seems well on track and so does Pakistan’s aim to fulfill UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

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All You Need To Know About Apple Watch Series 8

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Lyza Rashid

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Dec 7, 2021

apple watch series 8 — Image Source: Tech Advisor

Apple has increased the prices of its products substantially but that doesn’t take away from the fact that the products are just as amazing. However, the demand hasn’t been affected by it and there’s good news in store for all Apple lovers. New watches have been announced for the next year— gear up and most importantly, start your hustle.

What Do We Know?

This year, Apple only had one new smartwatch which was the Apple Watch Series 7. That was quite a bit of a letdown but we don’t have to worry about it because 2022 looks good. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple is working on not two but three new Apple Watch models. You’re going to have a variety of watches very soon!

What New Changes Are Being Made?

The upcoming Apple Watch Series 8 and next-gen SE is said to adopt many new features and styles. One is that it will adopt a larger display and a more-curved design of the Series 7. But there’s also a catch.

To keep the price down on the new SE, Apple is rumoured to omit some luxury features like the always-on display and some higher-end sensors like the electrical heart and blood oxygen ones.

Latest Additions To The Watch

The pro critics have suggested that the all-new ruggedized Apple Watch could have the flat-edged design which was rumoured for the series 7. It wasn’t disclosed why it never made it to the current series but maybe it’s reserved for the upcoming one. Moreover, the flat-edged design that was given to the latest iPhone 13 models for durability could be given to the sport-focused Apple Watch.

It can also be that the new Apple Watch will have a thicker case to make it more resistant to damages.

When Will It Be Released?

The answer to this million-dollar question is not known. It is suggested that it’s likely we will have to wait until next September which is always when Apple announces its new release.

This gives you plenty of time to keep buffing up your wallet until it’s time to shrink it again.

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6 Famous Naats By Junaid Jamshed That Won Our Hearts

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Usman

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Dec 7, 2021

Junaid Jamshed and His Best Naats — Image Source: thediplomat.com

In every era, there have been people who have lit up the entire world’s atmosphere. Their presence makes them precious to the world, and they win the hearts of millions. One of the most interesting parts of these people is that they never seem to give up.

Even when Nelson Mandela was jailed for twenty-seven years, his spark to keep fighting did not diminish. He came out on top as the president of South Africa. Even when humans’ voice was not being given their due rights, Martin Luther King and Malcolm X stood to fight.

These people perform such features that they are cemented in history as some of the greatest ones ever. Muhammad Ali Jinnah is known for his resiliency and dedication. Abdul Sattar Edhi, one of the greatest humanitarians ever, also made his way down in history.

Similarly, one such figure is known for inspiring millions. The name knows this personality of Junaid Jamshed. Have a look at these 6 beautiful Naats by him, that won our hearts!

1. Ilahi Teri Chokhat Par

This is one of the most famous and known Naats by Junaid Jamshed. It portrays the very essence of being close to God. When a person must ask for assistance or help, they ought to turn to Allah for it. The Naat further explores the effect that a person experiences once they decide to ask God for help.

This Naat had inspired millions of people and won our hearts when it was released. After all this time, it is still considered one of the most beautiful Naats ever. The Holy Prophet always turned to Allah for help, which is part of the Naat. The House of God is one where you ask for help.

2. Muhammad Ka Roza

This is yet another one of the most well-known poems of the personality. He portrays the effect the person has when they ponder over the life and acts of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Muhammad ka Roza is a compelling set of words that let the reader dive into the world of peace and tranquility. One cannot help but year up when listening to these beautiful Naats.

3. Mere Nabi Pyaray Nabi

As the name also suggests, the Naat focuses on the Holy Prophet’s attributes and qualities (PBUH). He is known for his qualities by the name of ‘Sadiq’ and ‘Amin’ even before the first revelation. He is the one person in history whose whole life has been recorded, day today. The Naat hits quite hard for the listener, especially if they try to imagine what it means to be present at the same time as the Holy Prophet (PBUH)

4. Mera Dil Badal De

This naat focuses on the effect the heart can have on the actions of the person. Many people’s intentions depend on how their heart feels when they are doing the deed. The composer here, in this Naat, requests God to make their intentions turn for the better. If their heart is clean of second thoughts, they can make decisions with a clearer mind frame.

5. Qasida Burda Shareef

The Durood Shareef is encouraged, towards a Muslim, to be recited after every prayer. It is quite beneficial when recited. The benefits of its recitation are portrayed in this Naat. Being closer to God also requires one to believe and recite the ‘Durood Shareef’ as part of this Naat. Junaid Jamshed won many hearts with the release of this Naat and continues to do so.

6. Mohabbat Kya Hai

The name states a question in this Naat. The question asks what exactly is love. As one can already imagine, the love here is not referred to as one with someone in this world. This love refers to the bond one develops with God. Taking time out of worldly life and trying to remember and get closer to God is part of what this Naat explains. It is also high on the list of Junaid Jamshed’s most popular Naats.

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Asim Azhar Fans Chant “Hania” During His Concert & Here’s What Happened

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Lyza Rashid

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Dec 7, 2021

Asim Azhar and Hania Aamir is a match that just won’t break even after they broke up themselves. Netizens will not let either of them move on and continue to tease them with each other’s names. The latest happening involves the same mischievous activities of people who brought Asim Azhar’s ex back to him during his concert.

What Happened?

Asim Azhar recently had a concert in Multan and he was just addressing the crowd and getting into the feel when the funniest thing happened. People don’t have a clue about where this started from or even why it started but it did! The crowd started chanting – yes, you guessed it – Hania’s name in front of the singer. The video is simply hilarious because the singer is trying to manage the crowd but even his voice drains out in the “Hania” chants.

Here’s the video:

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How Does Asim Azhar Respond?

Asim Azhar’s response could have been better but it’s not as worse as it gets. He said to the crowd, “agar aap loug ye extra naam louge toh boys ko maza nai ayega”. Now, we don’t know who these boys are and why only boys are being addressed because we’re sure this wasn’t a boys-only event. However, if it was a university concert then it may be also.

Anyhow, Azhar asks the crowd “boys maza karne aye hain na?” and it just seems like he’s trying to build a bro repertoire with the crowd. Whatever he did, it seems to have worked because the crowd started calming down and moved on from the ex’s name.

Netizens Are Enjoying

This video is obviously going viral and netizens seem to be having the time of their life. The comments, wherever this video is posted, are full of laughing emojis and people supporting this act. They believe he should be teased more! Have a look:

Something else happened recently too when Hania Aamir was actually in the crowd and Asim Azhar was singing in the background. The videos are all captioned with “peeche toh dekho!” and it’s also peak meme material. Here’s the video of that unfortunate meeting:

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Samsung Finally Begins Operations At TV Plant In Pakistan

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Mehak Zehra

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Dec 7, 2021

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[Update December 7th, 2021]: It was announced back in September that the tech giant is planning to start TV production in Pakistan. With lightning speed, the plant was built and now, it has officially been operationalized. According to the official tweet by Adviser to Prime Minister of Pakistan for Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood, the plant is located in Karachi. The Plant has been established in collaboration with R&R Industries, he said.

For now, it will be able to produce 50,000 sets. But in 2 years, the capacity will increase to 100,000 sets annually. The local partner, R&R Industries hope for the creation of more than 700 local jobs. Given the rising unemployment, it comes as good news for Pakistanis.

We congratulate 🇰🇷Samsung Electronics on operationalising its first TV Line-up plant in 🇵🇰Pakistan at Karachi in collaboration with R&R Industries. Initially, the unit will produce 50,000 TV sets and increase the capacity to 100,000 units within 2 years. pic.twitter.com/tLqgT7pWX8

— Abdul Razak Dawood (@razak_dawood) December 6, 2021

[Update December 1st, 2021]: While it was already huge news that the tech giant was coming to Pakistan to manufacture TVs, there is yet another amazing development. Samsung has begun production for their smartphones in the country as well.

In talks with a local news publication, Faisal Subzwari, chairman of the Senate’s Standing Committee on Industries and Production said that they were informed the tech giant has started the operations of manufacturing.

Lucky Group has partnered with Samsung for the project. According to them, they are aiming towards producing anywhere between 2.5 to 3 million smartphones every year. Since the production is manual, it will lead to a substantial increase in employment within the fields of engineering.

“We were informed that Samsung has formally started its production,” Faisal Subzwari, chairman of the Senate’s Standing Committee on Industries and Production, saidhttps://t.co/6rFrlmZOhm

— Dawn.com (@dawn_com) December 1, 2021

[September 22, 2021]: Developments in the sector of technology are not even a daily phenomenon at the moment. In fact, the fast-paced industry witnesses a new update multiple times in one day. Amongst such developments, we got to know that Samsung will be establishing a TV manufacturing plant in Karachi, Pakistan.

Samsung TV Plant In Karachi

The news came to light thanks to Abdul Razzak Dawood, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Trade and Investment. According to him, the plant will be complete by the 4th quarter of 2021. He said that the plant is being realized with the help of R&R Industries. As it turns out, the plant is predicted to produce almost 50,000 units of Samsung TV every year. Considering the country’s population, the number sounds too small but Samsung’s products are expensive so not everyone is able to buy them.

Of course, now that the production is happening in Pakistan only, maybe the South Korean company would decrease prices.

I have been informed that Samsung Electronics is in the process of establishing their TV line-up plant in collaboration with the R&R Industries at Karachi. It will become functional in Q4 of 2021 and is expected to produce 50,000 units annually.

— Abdul Razak Dawood (@razak_dawood) September 22, 2021

The advisor said: “This is a vindication of MOC’s “Make-in-Pakistan” policy for industrialization via rationalization of input costs and other incentives.”

Local Manufacturing

This news comes in line with Pakistan’s current policy of promoting local manufacturing or assembly of international products. The idea is to reduce the country’s reliance on imports to be able to strengthen the economy and Samsung has actively been doing this.

Just a few months back, Samsung Gulf Electronics Co. got into collaboration with Lucky Cement’s subsidiary, Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC). The venture was for locally producing Samsung phones in Pakistan. The manufacturing is set to happen at the Bin Qasim Industrial Park, Special Economic Zone, Port Qasim, Karachi. Now, the news is that Samsung Electronics will also produce TV right here in the mega-city.

Adviser on Commerce @razak_dawood in his tweets today said that Samsung Electronics TV line-up plant will become functional this year & is expected to produce 50,000 units annuallyhttps://t.co/CNUIAZDrip pic.twitter.com/tNClcw1byF

— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) September 22, 2021

According to the news, the facility will be complete by the end of December 2021.

As is evident, Apple and Samsung, and their fans are always at each other’s toes to show how they are better than the other. Knowing that, and the ongoing hype of Apple launching the iPhone 13 series and iOS 15, it was expected that Samsung would come up with the news to take off interest from Apple. But did it work, only time will tell?

Once the production begins, what do you say, would you choose to buy a Samsung TV manufactured in Karachi?

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Javed Afridi Teases MG GT On Twitter & It Is Highly Anticipated!

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Usman

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Dec 7, 2021

auto release of MG GT and tease by Javed — Image Source: carsguide.com.au

MG has been one of the most popular brands in recent times. It started out as a British company and then became a Chinese one. However, the quality of the vehicles did not degrade as time went by. Just like that, there was no less quality when the company became a Chinese-owned one. Now, it seems that a whole new class of vehicles might be on the verge of releasing soon. At first, it was just news and rumors, but now it has been confirmed. If you weren’t aware of the Package Mall, Lahore, and the MG tease, you will know of it now.

Javed Afridi has just teased the MG GT, on Twitter, which has much to offer to the company. It is certainly a car with a feel similar to that of James Bond movies. Truly, it could be quite a convincing spy car. If it wasn’t popular in Pakistan before, it is certainly going to become now. Javed Afridi’s tweet has confirmed the inevitable release of the vehicle in Pakistan. However, the timeline of it is not confirmed yet.

releasing of MG GT soon by Javed Afridi — Image Source: drivespark.com

MG GT Incoming

That said, the MG GT is a beast on wheels. It runs as fast as it can, with such a powerful engine. You can expect the vehicle to hold up well over long distances and longer years. MG is not known to compromise on quality and this vehicle is not going to be any different in that regard. In fact, quite a lot of people are anticipating its release. THey cannot wait to test drive it or enter a showroom to import it from abroad. Yes, the vehicle is going to be imported, for now.

Whether it intends to be produced on a local scale, still remains to be seen. Nevertheless, it is always good news to see a new model of a vehicle in Pakistan. It just shows that the country is rising itself higher towards a standard. More and more brands are trusting the country enough to establish themselves inside it. We hope we get to see more MG vehicles occupy the space on these streets sooner than later!

MG motors and GT releasing soon — Image Source: drivespark.com

Javed Afridi On Twitter

According to sources, there is still some time before the vehicle actually reaches the customer. However, the company is surely on the right schedule to be releasing the car soon. We hope that the MG GT is a success here, as it has impressive specifications and a robust chassis.

Who knows, maybe there is another vehicle hiding under the shadow of this one!

MG GT and tease of the car — Image Source: uae.yallamotor.com

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