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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Has Just Been Unveiled In The US Market

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Samsung is considered, by many, as one of the best brands out there. Not only do they excel in smartphones, but their general electronics domain is also impressive. The company is known for creating robust products which have a life of many years. No matter where you are, your Samsung smartphone is not going to abandon you. In the US market, the company has decided to unveil a whole new smartphone, with embedded state-of-the-art technology – the Samsung A13 5G.

As the name itself could tell you, this phone harbors 5G technology. As fast as the world is progressing in this domain, it is important to keep up. If brands don’t update their tech, they are going to fade away into history, forgotten. Samsung, however, has no such plan. Their A13 5G is a living testament that they are updating their tech with time.

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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G Revealed

According to the reveal that has been made, the phone is going to have a massive 6.5-inch display. This will be followed by a 90hz display for that premium feel. Additionally, the display is superior to the predecessor so this is definitely an upgrade. When it comes to processing power, it is going to contain a Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset. This is one that combines two high-performance areas into one.

The smartphone certainly seems more able for gaming. It can handle processors with twice as much power as the A12. Additionally, you can never go wrong with Samsung because they don’t compromise on quality. The Samsung A13 5G is also going to sport 64GB storage with 4GB ram, which is ample for most processes and applications today.

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Technological Progression

Apart from that, the phone features a 50MP main camera, giving it a robust and premium feel. It also houses a 2MP macro camera alongside a 2MP depth sensor. This makes sure that you have all the fun while taking pictures at a needle’s distance. The front camera stands at 5mp, which is not a lot but it is sufficient for good selfies.

Read More: Apple To Introduce Third-Gen iPhone SE In Early 2022

If we talk about the battery, the smartphone features a robust 5000mAh one. It also supports 15W charging so you can expect a full percentage before two hours have gone by. We are not sure of the exact price of the phone but it might cost anywhere between Rs.38,000/- to Rs.42,000/-

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HEC Warns Students From Getting Their Degrees Laminated

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[Update: December 3rd, 2021]: It has become a usual practice of people to et their important documents laminated. This usually happens in order to protect them from getting discolored or being destroyed thanks to water or anything wet. However, people end up getting their degrees laminated as well. The HEC, however, cannot put the attestation stamp on lamination and have to remove it from the document. That often leads to the embossed print getting separated from the paper as well.

This is why HEC has issued a warning against degree lamination. That said, if you still want it laminated, get it done from your educational institute. They do so in a way that they leave a small portion free of the plastic coating so they can attest it.



[Update: December 2nd, 2021]: Once attaining the degree, Bachelors or Masters, it is not like your work is done. Regardless of however renowned your university you sought your education at was, you need to get your degrees attested. This is where HEC (Higher Education Commission) comes in. You get your degrees attested with them.

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Online degree attestation & fraud agents

To accommodate Pakistanis, HEC continues to evolve its user experience. In such an attempt, first, they took the degree attestation process online, to their e-portal. Later on, they transferred the service to yet another portal. However, this may have led to people getting confused somewhat about how to get their degrees attested, which is why fraudulent people sprung into action. They cashed in on the confusion claiming that they could get the students’ degrees attested without complications.

HEC, however, has issued the notice to beware people from falling into their trap. In the notification, they said that these fraudulent agents had even pasted faked HEC stamps on the degrees and transcripts in some cases. Should these documents reach HEC, they said, they would immediately be withheld. Hence, the matter should not be taken to such a position and Pakistanis should remain very careful of people who claim to be attestation agents.



[December 18th, 2020]: HEC Announces Degree Attestation Is No Longer Available At e-Portal

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan provides many services to candidates seeking higher who have already sought higher education. From degree attestations to research grants, as well as scholarships for Masters and PhDs in Pakistan as well as abroad. It also provides services to international students applying to Pakistani universities on a self-finance basis.

Read More: HEC To Launch 50,000 Scholarships Under Ehsaas Program

Degree attestation process

Almost all HEC services have shifted online, including degree attestations. Degree attestation mostly happens in phases. The first and most critical phase happens online, where all documents and information has to be uploaded. Once the attestation gets a go-sign from the portal, the portal then asks the candidates to bring the actual document, which they attest by the end of the day.

However, the Commission has sent an essential announcement towards students’ way!

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The announcement read:

“The Higher education Commission has announced that all the applicants for Degree Attestation should apply through http:/www.eservices.hec.gov.pk with effect from December 18, 2020.”

Moreover, according to the notification, the service of Degree Attestation will, in fact, be wholly removed from http:/www.eportal.hec.gov.pk. So if you are going to get your degree attested, go to eservices.hec.gov.pk. Although, if you already have an account at e-portal, you can use the same login credentials to log in at eservices.

The rest of the services are still available at the HEC e-portal, so if it’s anything other than degree attestation, you can still utilize your account there.

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Pakistan Outsources Pilot Licensing Exams To UK’s Civil Aviation

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There are many professions in this world. If one doesn’t follow their passion, they might end up in a place they do not enjoy. Among numerous professions, flying as a pilot is many people’s dream. Not only do pilots get to roam the world, they learn about this massive flying machine too. Pakistan has been known, in history, for producing some of the greatest airmen ever. However, there was an unpleasant piece of news surrounding pilot licensing recently.

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Due to that, pilots in Pakistan could not sit down for an exam here. The scandal itself was related to the issuance of fake pilot licenses. This is astounding news since flying is a profession where we cannot have untrained staff. If you try shortcuts in this field, you are playing with people’s lives, thousands of feet above the ground.

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Pakistani Pilots In the UK

In light of this, the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) has decided to outsource its pilot licensing exam to the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority. This gives pilots a bright chance at gaining a license through honest means. Not only would they be prepared, but they would be flying with a certification. Of course, there is a fee for the exam and it does vary in accordance to how many times you sit for it. A deal has been made between PCAA and CAA UK which allows pilots to apply for the exam from there.

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It is certainly refreshing news for us because it means the pilots can gain a license. Once they are trained and prepped, they can be trusted with the lives of people. It is not easy to fly high above the ground and it takes skill to navigate difficult weather. We hope our pilots continue to excel at flying for many decades to come.

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Aviation Everywhere

The fee for the first year has been set at 90 pounds per exam. For the second year, it is set at 95 pounds per exam. PCAA would be responsible for covering 75% of the fee in the first year and a quarter of the total in the second year. However, if a pilot does appear in the third year, they must pay the fee themselves.

We hope to see quite a lot of development in this area as time progresses. Who knows, maybe the country manages to produce the best pilots in the world.

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Guangzhou Automobile Company Has Teased An Affordable SUV

GAC teases a new Affordable SUV
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Many vehicle brands have become a part of the industry in Pakistan. We may not have expected the numbers to go up so soon. From compacts to SUVs, the country has a selection of all. Despite the pandemic, the brands have managed to make quite an impact. People want to storm the showrooms and buy what they have to offer. In light of this, the Guangzhou Automobile Company (GAC) has decided to tease a new affordable SUV. The GAC is a brand that is new in Pakistan but they are already setting down their roots.

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We want to make sure that the brand gets the deserved spotlight on its release. Whether you are a fan of SUVs or not, you might still want to gander towards this one. It has quite a lot of impressive specifications and its variants are sure to give good competition to other brands. So, let us dive into the details.

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The GAC SUV Teased

According to what has been reported, the SUV is going to be the GS3 model. It is a subcompact crossover SUV which can carry quite a lot in terms of people and luggage. Vehicles that are within this vehicle’s bracket are the Kia Stonic, Glory 500, and MG ZS. Apart from that, the GS3 is currently offered in the market in two variants,

  • 1.3-Litre Turbocharged Petrol – 6-Speed Automatic
  • 1.5-Litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol – 5-Speed Manual or 6-Speed Automatic

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This proves to be quite an impressive read as both the variants are robust. The vehicle is said to deliver maximum quality and comfort as well as a good fuel average. It is not as high as a hybrid but it might be good for an SUV.

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New Vehicles

For now, the vehicle is only offered in the FWD (Front-wheel-drive) configuration so there is not a lot of room for selection there. However, it is a first-generation product and comes equipped with a plethora of features. From active headrests to airbags, you can expect quite a lot from them. Additionally, the DS3 also has dynamic stability control, blindspot warning, a 360-degree camera, and traction control.

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While we are not sure of the price of the vehicle yet, we know it is going to be quite affordable. To be able to have premium features in a lower price bracket is a dream come true! No doubt, people will want to test drive and own this once it hits the market. For now, we shall be glad that another auto brand has established its roots in Pakistan.

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Netizens Await Money Heist Finale Releasing In Less Than A Day

Money Heist Season 5: Pakistanis Can't Contain Their Excitement
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[Update December 2nd, 2021]: The ultimate final instalment of Money Heist is about to grace our Netflix screens. Of course, with not even 24 hours to go, the excitement is also brimming for the fans. Thus, you see the incredible Bella Ciao’s parent show trending on Twitter which is possibly one of the last times it will ever trend.

That said, Money Heist will not be fully gone from our lives. In fact, a Berlin spinoff seems to be in the talk. While Berlin’s dialogues always seemed to be overflowing with sexism, he still was one of the most interesting characters of the show. And maybe, thanks to him, we will not have to completely write Bella Ciao off of our lives.



[August 29th, 2021]: What happens when you start following a new series. You go through a vicious cycle of mixed emotions. From excitement to the feeling of sadness when the show is about to end. Not to mention the sense of longing we all tend to feel after a few days when it’s too early to watch the show again. Something like that is going to happen to all of us very soon. Since the last season of Money Heist is about to start within a few days.

Money Heist Fever

There are little to no non-English TV shows which have gained so much attention throughout the world. The show being a Spanish Netflix original, was able to set records even outside of Spain. Ask any millennial or Gen Z a list of their favorite shows; Money Heist is bound to cut.

Since the show is coming back after a long hiatus, we are nonetheless excited. The feeling is not going to last long, and for sure, everyone will have a severe rebound since this will be the last season of Money Heist. However, the anticipation will be there till December since last season is coming in two parts. Part 1 will premiere on September 3, and part 6 will be released on December 3. There will be ten episodes in total – five in Part 5 and five in Part 6.

Read more: Pakistani Brands That Cashed In On The Hype Of Money Heist Series

In case you want to see the trailer one last time, check it out here.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2881089182137634

Money Heist Following In Pakistan 

Since the fan following of money heist is enormous in Pakistan, everyone seems excited and on edge for the new season. If we could have a dollar every time we watched the trailer of season 5, we would have been able to travel to Spain. The last big charade of the professor is almost at its end, and we cant keep our excitement. More so, we even have a meme to which all the fans can relate.

 

If you haven’t seen Money Heist, now is the time to start it all over so that you are in sync when the last season releases. However, if you are someone who hasn’t watched it yet, what are you waiting for?

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Did Asim Azhar Just Call Hania Aamir ‘Controversial’?

Asim Azhar throws shade at Hania Aamir, talks about ‘controversial people'
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Last week a video of Hania Aamir grooving to Asim Azhar’s music at his concert went viral, which left social media into a frenzy. Fans of both were left speechless, given how much of the drama was already created after their public breakup on social media. We had thought the couple and the public were moving on now, however, the whole fiasco started yet again after Hania was seen there vibing to the performance of Asim Azhar.

Read More: Hania Aamir Spotted At Asim Azhar’s Concert – What Is Going On?

Hania Aamir’s Instagram Post

After getting flak from netizens, Hania took to her social media to clear the air. She wrote a lengthy caption about moving on and sharing how she would like to leave all the hate behind and only reserve space for love in her heart.

“There’s growth and maturity in moving on and letting go. Prioritize your mental health. Vibe to what makes you happy. Holding hate in your heart only weakens you. Let go and live. Life is too short to hold on to the sad bits of your past. You owe nothing to the bitter memories, not even a thought. You owe nothing to the strangers questioning your life choices, not even an explanation.”

She adds, “So pick yourself up, shake it off and move on. I pray that everyone reading this grows and moves on effortlessly, beautifully & gracefully.”

While Hania’s words might have moved a few people, it seems like Asim Azhar was left unfazed. The singer is set to release his first single and his first album, and he would like to leave all the controversial people behind while focussing on his career.

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Asim Azhar’s Recent Statement

The singer left a statement in light of the whole issue. While we wonder if he wrote it for his fans, the subtle digs make us wonder whether he wanted to call Hania out once again.

“I always want to be recognized with my work and that’s what I’ll always try to do,” says Asim. “No matter what lengths people go to, however much attention they seek by creating controversies, nothing is more important for me than my work.” 

“With that being said, we have put in a lot of hard work, blood, and sweat in this. I really really really hope you all enjoy it as much. Love you!” He added.

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Considering his new album is out yet the attention is not for the project but to Hania Aamir showing up at the concert, it would not be unimaginable that Asim was throwing shade at Hania.

It does seem though that both of them are ready to move on. Hence, we can only hope for the best for both of them.

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Fauji New TVC Conveys Emotional Message Of Respecting Food

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Fauji Fertilizer Company’s (FFC) new TVC featuring Farhan Ali Agha caught our attention. Created by BBDO Pakistan and Epic Pictures, the TVC became attractive not for having a popular actor attached to it but for something even grander; for the emotional message that was a part of it.

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Interesting aspects of the ad

The ad begins with incredible visuals. It starts with a raindrop falling on the agricultural land and a singular plant popping out. This is probably the most perfect cinematography and editing skills I have ever been so inspired by.

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As the ad progresses, you see choreographed steps in a whole new light. Up until now, choreographed and synced steps were not new but always featured as a dance number to promote products like electronics, fairness creams, and even tea. But this time we saw synced choreography as something that was not a dance; or rather, it was a dance of life; the mechanic steps that ensue when one repeatedly performs an action.

For a farmer, or a farmworker, that is the dance of life, isn’t it?

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The message

If the TVC was not already moving enough with the deep voice of the narrator, the ad takes yet another step. The storyteller telling the story of that crop created from that one raindrop takes it to the next stages; when that crop is turned into a cuisine.

He sheds light on the efforts of that farmer who waited months for the harvest. He sheds light on that cook who takes hours to create that final product. And then he links it to our ungrateful nature which disregards all that effort when in an instant, we express dislike for the food or throw it all away.

The ad signals at stopping for a second right before we are throwing it away, and think about that farmer, the researchers, all the people involved in the creation of the ingredients of that food.

Take a look at the TVC and tell us if you did not experience goosebumps:

https://www.facebook.com/sevenfilmspk/videos/2430152947121746/

Unnecessary aspects

While we appreciate the great parts of the TVC, there is one thing that did not make sense; casting Farhan Ali Agha as the farmer. With the fast pace at which the visuals come and go, we do not really get to connect with Farhan’s performance, so it did not really matter to have a known industry face here.

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This Guy Cooked Noodles In Coca-Cola & It’s Just Weird

This Guy Cooked Noodles In Coca-Cola & It Is Just Weird
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When it comes to human curiosity, there is no limit and that is the reason why we get to enjoy a lot of things in the world. Food being one of them is one of the biggest products of human curiosity. Think about how many combinations we get and how many combinations we can get if we just switch a few things here and there.

Millions of dishes in the world, and we can still come up with millions of recipes thanks to our mere curiosity. On the other hand, we came across a similar product of human curiosity when a guy went viral for cooking noodles in Coke instead of water.

Noodles And Coke 

You might have had tried noodles with coke. You might have also loved trying the combination. But what if you got to cook your noodles in the coke? Thanks to this guy, we have a second-hand experience of how this one might taste like.

Let’s take a look at how this turned out

According to him, the taste is great, and someone can easily get hooked on this. However, to get an idea, one must try itself. So, if you are tempted to try the recipe here, it is everything you need to do.

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Cooking Notes 

Ingredients

  • 1 pack noodles
  • 1 cup Coca-Cola
  • Chopped tomato
  • Chopped green chili

Instructions

  1. Fill the pan with coke and add noodles to it.
  2. Once the noodles are boiled and soft, add the noodle seasoning to it.
  3. Then add chopped tomatoes and green chili.
  4. Once the mixture starts to boil and reaches your desired consistency, it is ready to be served.
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Disclaimer: Since coke is a carbonated drink, it must be used with caution. If you proceed with the recipe, make sure to take all the safety measures to protect yourself and those around you.

Would You Try It? 

There are two types of people in this world. One the adventurous type and the others not so much. One is those who would jump with excitement just with a mere thought of trying and enjoying something out of the box. And some who would think about a thousand times before trying anything new or stepping out of the box. This could be due to safety reasons or mediocrity. Regardless, it is the people with mere curiosity who make the world go round.

However, the question is, What group do you belong to? And are you willing to take the risk?

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VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu Visits Pakistan, Meets With PM Imran Khan

Islamabad – 24 November 2021: Kaan Terzioğlu, Chief Executive Officer, VEON Group called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad. Kaan reiterated the Group’s full support towards the Government’s #DigitalPakistan agenda.

VEON, a leading global provider of connectivity and internet services, is embarking on a journey to be a world-leading digital operator with over 213.8 million subscribers in nine countries, including 71.9 million in Pakistan through its operating company, Jazz.

Kaan apprised the Prime Minister about Jazz’s investment in Pakistan, which has crossed US$ 10 billion including US$ 560 million in the last two years alone on 4G network expansion – taking the total number of 4G users to 34.2 million, cementing Jazz’s position as the number one 4G operator. 

During the meeting, Kaan also talked about the role Jazz is playing in improving digital infrastructure, enhancing connectivity, investing in digital skills and literacy, promoting entrepreneurship and innovation, and driving financial inclusion through JazzCash.

Prime Minister Imran Khan valued the Group’s commitment to Pakistan including the sustainability initiatives that empower the young with digital tools and resources. “The government launched the ‘Digital Pakistan’ initiative to provide a platform to the youth and it is heartening to see private sector companies like Jazz carry the mantle,” the prime minister said. He also highlighted the key role mobile operators play in a country’s economic growth by bringing in foreign investment, fostering connectivity, and enabling other sectors to thrive.

“Pakistan is a key market for VEON, and we see tremendous growth potential as the country continues to implement its ‘Digital Pakistan’ vision. To accelerate this and to encourage private sector investment in broadband connectivity and network expansion, a forward-looking regulatory regime in line with next-generation connectivity requirements, and a policy framework facilitating innovative business models are needed,” said VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu.

“Utilising our leadership position and global expertise, we are focused on creating a flourishing digital ecosystem in Pakistan. Constantly investing in expanding access to 4G to rural and semi-urban areas, and in innovating and adapting our digital services to become a digital lifestyle partner for our customers is at the core of this journey,” said Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim.

Ahsan Mohsin Attracts Trolls After Posting Intimate Pictures With Minal Khan

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Ahsan Mohsin Ikram and Minal Khan’s pictures have become a constant entertainment for trolls. The couple, who recently got married, has been littering social media with their intimate and romantic pictures and netizens just won’t have it. There’s a place for love and there’s a place for the public: while the couple believes social media is the place for both, trolls disagree.

Read more: Here’s Why Netizens Are Calling Ahsan Mohsin Ikram A ‘Kabab Mein Haddi’

What Are They Being Trolled On?

Ahsan Mohsin recently shared a very intimate picture with Minal Khan on his Instagram profile. The picture seems to be from a shoot of theirs in which both of them are dressed to the nines and made up extravagantly. The picture is Ahsan Mohsin’s love letter to Minal Khan and it’s about her eyes. Something about big eyes being very beautiful and him falling in love over and over again.

Have a look at the picture:

Minal Khan’s Response

Minal Khan’s comment has 559 likes and her comment is reciprocating the love. She and her husband both are competing with who can keep loving the other “more and more”. What’s especially endearing is her evil eye emoji! It’s funny because given how many people troll them and want them to stop sharing their pictures, we doubt anyone will give them Nazar!

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What Are Others Saying?

Trolls immediately realized they were about to have a field day when this picture was posted. The first contention many people had was: why post this on social media? If you love her eyes so much why not tell her in person provided that they live together. In addition to that, many are just sickly tired of this exaggerated show of love on social media. We get it, you’re married!

Read more: Netizens Are All Asking Ahsan Mohsin’s Father The Same Question

Have a look at the comments that have been pouring in:

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ahsan mohsin trolls romantic pictures
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There’s more:

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Genuinely Confused

We wish the couple the very best, we really do. However, we’re genuinely confused also about many things. Firstly, how do couples respond to each other with such gushy messages on social media when they’re probably sitting together behind the screen? Secondly, why would you address this to the other on social media when you can do it in person?

This has become a sad trend in our day and age where we put our hearts on our sleeves for the world to see. If people don’t post pictures with their spouses, it is assumed that they don’t have a happy marriage. So is Ahsan Mohsin doing it genuinely or is it all a show?

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A Mysterious Card & Timer Has Left Pakistani Influencers Puzzled

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Something cool and exciting seems to be brimming for influencers today. And it has left them in awe. What’s happening? Well, a bunch of great content creators received a mysterious invite, at least it seems like one. Now, of course, when an event like this happens, it is obvious that it is an ongoing promotion. But for what?

Influencers excited, awed, confused

Usually, with a promotion, the influencers are given a name of the brand to say out loud and told to converse in detail about the product. However, not this time. This time, the influencers got an envelope with a beautiful card that says, “Wild about you.”

The first thought of them was obviously, that it was a fan mail. However, things get more exciting because they found a QR code at the back. Now, what fan would mail a QR code to their idol, right? But die-hard fans can do that too so you cannot discount that.

Once your interest is piqued, you cannot stop yourself from scanning the QR code. So the content creator did that in hopes to solve the mystery but it got more complicated. It led them to a timer which is counting down. Being an apocalypse movies fan, it is scary.

But the design…

However, considering how cute the design is, one cannot immediately go to the zombies now. The design hints at something loaded with fun.

So, what is fun then?

An upcoming movie?

A brand launch?

Or, I am going on a limb here, a hi-tea?

It is so confusing and so addicting at the same time. If we are experiencing that, the influencers must be even more excited, no? Well, we will have to wait for at least two days to solve the riddle. Until then, stay tuned!

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Apple To Introduce Third-Gen iPhone SE In Early 2022

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Apple has had quite a lot of products released in the market recently. We are not just talking about the latest iPhone but various other devices too. People line up to see Apple at their events because their reveals are quite robust. Just like that, Apple once decided to release a smartphone that cost less than the usual ones. In light of this, we must inform you of the latest report that has been released. According to it, Apple might just release the new iPhone SE in the first quarter of 2022!

This is quite near since the quarter is less than a month away. We still aren’t sure of the exact date but at least we know the time frame. The SE phones have the ability to deliver quality in a lower price bracket. You can always buy an SE phone to see how the usage feels like. Instead of moving away from various ranges, Apple is actually adapting to a wider market. Everyone should be able to afford an Apple phone, or any Apple device, for that matter.

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Apple iPhone SE Incoming

According to the report, the device is going to carry the trademark of Apple. Not just that, the phone is going to be sporting 5G support. However, there are conflicting reports on the design of the device. One of them states that the older design is going to be used. However, the second one says that the design will be altered according to newer models.

The iPhone SE, which will be the third generation, is going to have a 4.7-inch display. Alongside this, the phone is going to have the flagship A14 bionic chipset. All of this will be topped off with a  12mp rear camera and a 7mp front camera. Not only is this a perfect package, it even feels premium!

iphone SE to release in Q1 2022
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Technology Moving Ahead

Apple is planning to produce 25 to 30 million units of this iPhone and we would like to see when it’s released. After all, it is Apple so you know there is not going to be a compromise on quality. However, there is one area that the public is hoping to have an improvement in. Apple is not one to make huge capacity batteries. In fact, the capacity of the iPhone 12 mini was considered less.

Read More: New Tesla Smartphone Might Just Give The iPhone Competition

Thus, to tackle it, there will be a hefty increase in battery capacity with the third-generation SE. We hope to see this phone being released in the first quarter of 2022. People are surely going to be flooding the market, just waiting to get their hands on one of them. One report even suggested that the phone is going to be designed after the iPhone 8. In such a case, we can expect to see a bigger display as well!

Apple iPhone SE and upcoming in 2022
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Krave Mart Is Introducing Qcommerce In Pakistan By Offering Instant Online Deliveries

Krave Mart is all set to pave the way for fast online shopping across Pakistan, similar to European Apps; Flink and Gorillas, providing customers with excellent services, while delivering promptly.

The pandemic helped push online grocery shopping into the mainstream, as our favourite stores and restaurants were shut.  But what was deemed essential? Grocery stores – duh! Since we all need to get our grub on, it was pretty vital for us to hit up the aisles and grab some food and other essentials from time to time. This gave significance to online grocery shopping and it emerged as venture capital’s newest darling with the astonishing feature of online rapid grocery delivery aka Qcommerce. New players started banking on a business model derived from the one that propelled from online food delivery worldwide.

According to Nielsen Pakistan, more than 82 percent of Pakistani urban consumers prefer to shop online. Pakistan is also the 46th largest market for online shopping, with revenues that went up to $4 billion in 2020.

Krave Mart understands the need of the time, with its expertise, unmatched resources, ample experience, and a thorough understanding of the Pakistani market. And that is the sole reason why Krave Mart, made waves with the grand launch of its Johar and North Nazimabad stores, and ready to rapidly expand further to other areas of Karachi. Krave Mart, via its dark stores located in different areas of the city, sells a wide range of assortment; from Food Staples, Fruits & Vegetables to Household Items, procured directly from trusted brands including Unilever, P&G, Reckitt, Nestle, L’Oreal, Colgate Palmolive, Canbebe, & more!

Offering an innovative delivery model that is instant and reaches customers within 10 minutes, along with a user-friendly Android and iOS Application, Krave Mart ensures product quality across the platform. The innovative idea came to founder member Kassim Shroff, after he realized there was a need for quick and reliable delivery services in the country. He was inspired by his experience of European Apps,  Flink and Gorillas that are part of the QCommerce industry. With so many people suddenly opting to shop online, Kassim Shroff wanted to give the consumers a stress free shopping experience.

Standing from Left to Right: Haziq Ahmed, Hammad Bawany Kassim Shroff, Ahsan Kidwai

“At times you need to purchase something immediately but don’t have the means or the time to physically go to the store. There are several areas in the country where there aren’t any marts or general stores. We wanted to make sure people don’t have to face the hassle of going to the store or waiting in long queues.” said Ahsan Kidwai, Co-Founder & CCO.

With dark stores set up in densely populated areas, Krave Mart ensures items reach consumers not only “in-time” but much to their gratification within 10 minutes of an order being placed! Shopping from their regular online grocery stores, customers place an order expecting it to arrive within 30 minutes, but often deliveries take up to 2-3 hours, and when consumers want to cancel after waiting for a long time, they’re unable to do so. This negatively impacts the overall customer experience. The founders of Krave Mart understand these problems, having worked for various Tech platforms in the local and international markets .

“We understand how these problems affect consumers. The fact that you don’t have the option to cancel a delivery and you’ve been waiting for several hours is frustrating. This is a problem our customers won’t have because we promise prompt action and quick delivery. We’ve built this platform in order for customers to get their order within 10 minutes, and not more!,” continued Kassim Shroff.

Investments flowing into Pakistan in 2021 have been at their peak – this is the highest we’ve had in a calendar year, which has given birth to a lot of start-ups. Zipping around Karachi, among the bikes and scooters of players like Foodpanda, Bykea and Careem, is a new entrant promising instantaneous satisfaction for all your grocery needs;  presenting Krave Mart with its 10 minutes of promised delivery time. They intend to revolutionize the concept of deliveries by ensuring radically faster services – whether it is baby diapers, shampoo, a bag of crisps or soft drink!

Visit Krave Mart’s website or download their application to experience 10 minutes of delivery yourself!

Luckyone Mall Suicide Sheds Light On A Grave Issue – Rising Inflation

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An incident that happened yesterday in a shopping mall did not just shake the city but the entire country as videos started circulating. The triggering video shows a man jumping from the second floor of Luckyone Mall and falling on the level 1 basement. He died on his way to the hospital in the ambulance. Luckyone Mall suicide became the trending hashtag all over social media. But did we stop for once to think about why it happened?

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Luckyone Mall suicide – Who was the victim?

The circulating video took the social worker, Zafar Abbas of JDC to the cold storage where the body of the suicide victim was being kept. Standing next to the victim’s brother, Zafar introduced the victim humanizing the person who took an extreme step. Turns out, the hyped suicide victim was Zohair Hasan son of Hashim Abidi. Zohair was twenty-eight years old. He was a young man who graduated with BSc Honours in Mathematics. However, he did not have a job and was making only PKR 5,000 a month.

Zafar Abbas requested people to stop circulating the suicide video from the mall.

Raises questions of unemployment

This incident has raised many questions. One cannot, in any circumstance, justify suicide but what led to it? Can one give this scenario any attention? The petrol prices keep rising. Because of this one product, everything in the market becomes expensive. Today, one can only cover their monthly bus fares in the small amount that is Rs 5,000. Who will pay for food, clothes, rent, electricity, water? Paying for all these necessities becomes unimaginable if you do not have a job. But why did Zohair not have a job? It was not like he was not educated. He had passed his BSc with a first-class division, hadn’t he?

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Let’s say he was not getting a job in the corporate world, he could have gone with a government job. But the reason, Zafar Abbas alleges, was that he did not qualify on the quota system.

Whatever Zohair may be suffering from, his unemployment became the triggering force that led him to take the extreme measure. Hopefully, people in high places, people drafting policies will factor this in. They will create better policies so that no other Zohair takes a similar course of action.

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5 Foolproof Ways To Heal Dry, Cracked Heels This Winter

Cracked heels— we already know someone going through this annoying winter-related problem. If you yourself are too, get on with this list to solve it as soon as possible. While socks nowadays and COVID-19 may have helped you hide them, you can’t hide much longer.

What Causes Cracked Heels?

Cracked heels are your heel’s way of coping with the pressure put on it throughout the day. If you typically stand or walk more in your day, you’re more likely to have cracked heels. This is also worsened by the chances of your skin being dry— which happens a lot in winters. The build-up of dead skin cells can also be a huge contributor. So while all of these things may be happening together, how can you fix it?

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1. Socks and Vaseline

Before sleeping every night, slop huge chunks of vaseline on your heels and put socks on and sleep. This helps because vaseline is an occlusive that doesn’t let the moisture leave your feet. Keeping socks on also ensures the moisture gets seeped into your feet for sure and the air doesn’t dry them out.

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2. Take Off Dead Skin

Get a foot scrubber or go for a good ol’ pedi. This will help in sloughing off dead skin from your heels to reveal the softer, new skin. Onwards of this, ensure your feet are properly moisturised so you can retain the soft skin.

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3. Soak Feet Once A Week

Soaking your feet once a week also helps in scrubbing off the dead skin and moisturising your feet. It really helps to squeeze a lemon in lukewarm water and keep your feet in them for about 20 minutes.

4. Wear Properly Sizes Shoes

If you’re particularly suffering from cracked heels, avoid wearing slip-on shoes or loose shoes. The constant rubbing of the heels with the shoe can cause callous skin on the heel and even give blisters often, making your skin split.

5. Coconut Oil Massage

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Coconut oil can do wonders for your feet. The moisturising oil is excellent for your cracked heels and massaging it ensures that the moisture is able to seep in properly on your dry feet. Bribe someone for a massage or treat yourself to it at a salon asap!

Read more: 5 Easy Hacks To Tame Your Static Hair In Winters

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Wear Manto’s ‘Not For Everyone’ Ad Faces Online Criticism

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Wear Manto is a Pakistani clothing brand whose past ad has come under the spotlight for being downright problematic. Netizens have pondered over the ad and the verdict is that it is just not marking.  Nowadays, the marketing strategy must be precise and creative or it can dissuade customers too. Let’s find out what you think about this ad!

The Ad Itself

The ad basically uses reverse psychology to appeal to its customers. Pictured here is a plain white hoodie being advertised because it is the winters season. The plain white hoodie is made with premium materials and thus, is expensive. Wear Manto wanted its customers to know why is it expensive so a narrative had to be built.

The narrative they spun around it was that there is a smart buyer and a not-so-smart one. The former is the buyer who buys less in more because essentially they are buying better quality stuff. In Wear Manto’s mind, greater price means better quality. The latter category is comprised of those who buy more in less. Have a look at the ad:

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Did It Work?

It appears this advertisement and the narrative did not work with everybody. People felt insulted for being possibly categorised into a ‘not smart’ category. They also felt that people would not want to go for this brand if they look at people as ‘not smart’ based on their choices. Moreover, this reverse psychology of the product not being for everyone is also bizarre: does the brand not want to generate sales?

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If one believes the ‘all publicity is good publicity’ remark then yes, this ad did work. Many might find out about the brand from this discussion and then proceed to buy something from it too. Thus, all’s well that ends well?

The Whole Debate

Many pointed out that the brand deleted the post and apologised for it. Moreover, they believe that posting the ad in a group without any context is wrong. Others mentioned that an ad is there to be critiqued so there was nothing wrong in talking about it. Then, alas, there were the trolls! Have a look at the comments being made:

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There’s more:

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Etihad Airways’ 50% Off Deal Has Got Everyone Talking

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UAE will soon be marking its Golden Juniless. To celebrate 50 years, UAE’s National Airline is doing everything in 50. The flash sale at Etihad Airways will have 50% off on tickets and will last for a full 50 hours.

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Details of the flash sale

The airline started the promotion at 10 pm UAE time on Monday and will continue until Wednesday when the clock strikes midnight, cinderella style. The destinations for the package are limited. It is only available for 9 destinations namely, Istanbul, London, Barcelona, Madrid, Amman, Rome, and Singapore.

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Should you choose to take Etihad’s offer, you should know that you can utilize it for a travel plan up until June 14th 2022. What’s even better is that the tickets are fully flexible so for instance, if you buy a ticket for December and plan to postpone it until March, you can change the booking without additional cost.

More Perks

Travellers who fly on the national day holiday which is December 2nd, they will get to feast on traditional Emirati cuisine. Moreover, the planned dessert will be made by none other than the UAE’s youngest Emirati chef.

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Pakistanis excited

The moments this news surfaced on Pakistani social media, people got excited. They couldn’t believe their eyes. Considering Turkey is the easiest travel destination for Pakistani citizens, their excitement was contained for the airfare of that country only. And who wouldn’t be if they saw PKR 35,000 for a return ticket of Istanbul?

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Other Airlines

To celebrate the National Day holiday, Emirates started its sales last week, before Etihad Airways. They announced reduced airfares too for booking made until December 5th, for travel plans until June 15th. The 50% off promotion on Emirates tickets is only for children though and that too on selected flights.

Air Arabia is also part of the race. In this airline’s National Day deal, they have fixed prices on their network’s destination. Their offer however includes three nights in a hotel, including breakfast. That said it is limited for travel plans until December 5th.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates!

Hum TV Overtakes No.1 Spot In UK With Drama Qissa Meherbano Ka

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Pakistani TV channel, Hum TV has produced numerous blockbusters in the past. Humsafar, Man Mayal, Suno Chanda are just a few names out of many. But talk about being a hit in not your country or across the borders but in a country where Urdu is not even their language; in a first world country. Such a thing happened with the channel thanks to the drama Qissa Meherbano Ka.

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Qissa Meherbano Ka

The drama, Qissa Meherbano ka airs on Saturday in the UK. It had stayed at the no.2 slot for some time. But this Saturday, it surpassed Utsav Plus’ No.1 slot. The data was obtained by BizAsiaLive. The channel registered a share of 0.15%. Even UTSAV Plus, the European Hindi General Entertainment channel secured 0.13%.

The viewership, to be exact, for the show at 20:00 documented 53,800 viewers. The drama ‘Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu’ airing at 21:00 recorded 38,100 viewers.

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The cast 

Ahsan Khan starrer Qissa Meherbano ka features Mawra Hocane as his co-lead. While Ahsan has been winning hearts with every project recently, Mawra has conquered the big screen across the borders as well as the education field with her law degree.

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Seeing that the drama became a hit in the UK,  it doesn’t seem that unexpected considering Ahsan won hearts, not in just Udaari but also Qayamat. We have seen that he can rock as a villain.

Tracing Hum TV’s history, it turns out that the channel has achieved a similar record in the past as well through its Ramadan special show, Suno Chanda. Iqra Aziz and Farhan Saeed’s Romcom surpassed the ratings of Star Plus in the UK.

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SHAHPAR-II Drone Unveiled By Pakistan At Defense Expo Egypt

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Everyday usage is not the only place where we see the progression of technology. Where smartphones and automobiles are being developed on one end, another niche is being developed on another. Instead of there being older technology in defense systems, countries are employing the latest ones. In light of this, Pakistan has just unveiled a whole new drone category to the world. It has been named the Shahpar-II drone and it has quite a lot of capabilities.

If we look at the type of drone that it is, it comes under ‘MALE’. This refers to as a Medium Altitude Long Endurance drone. We all know that the primary objective of a drone is recon. That refers to surveillance. These drones can survive at higher altitudes and can capture images in the highest of definition. That said, when it comes to it, the drone can become a tool for havoc and attack too. So, let us dive into the details of the unveiling.

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Shahpar-II Unveiling

The Shahpar-II drone was revealed at the Defense Expo taking place in Egypt. It is being held from 29th November till 2nd December 2021. As mentioned in the details, the drone has a range of nearly 1100 Km, with a real-time data link range of 300 Km. One of the most interesting parts of the specifications is that the drone has capabilities that stretch beyond the line of sight. It can work even when it cannot see directly in front of it.

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Now, drones usually have two functions; Recon and Engagement. When in recon, the Shahpar-II can fly as high as 20,000 feet for as long as 14 hours. When it comes to engagement, the height reduces to 18,000 feet and the endurance time is halved. Of course, where there is engagement, there are going to be missiles. The Shahpar-II is armed with ASMs (Air-to-Surface Missile) called BURQ. The drone can install missiles to a weight of up to 60 Kg.

Defense Development

That said, the BURQ missile has a weight of 45 Kg, which can engage quite a lot of objects, in a radius of 8 Km, such as,

  • Light and Armoured Vehicles
  • Enemy Personnel
  • Bunkers
  • Buildings

The drone is composed of a lightweight material that allows it to fly smoothly through the clouds, without delay. Both surveillance and engagement payloads can be integrated within the Shahpar-II. Pakistan has now entered the ‘MALE’ UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) domain with this launch and they intend to ship units to countries in the future.

Everything aside, the unveiling of the drone reminds us of the time when Lockheed Martin decided to test out a hover kill vehicle in 2008, but then scraped the project.

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If you want to see what they came up with back then, check this out,

Imagine what this could have become now!

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TCL becomes Peshawar Zalmi’s Official TV Partner for PSL 7

TCL becomes Peshawar Zalmi’s Official TV Partner for the upcoming Pakistan Super League Season 7. Mr Nausherwan Effandi, CCO Peshawar Zalmi presented a “5 Years of Partnership” shirt on the occasion to Mr. Majid Niazi, Head of Marketing TCL Pakistan.

Peshawar Zalmi & Zalmi Foundation Chairman, Mr. Javed Afridi expressed his pleasure on twitter announcing the 5 years of partnership milestone.

Miss Sunny Yang, GM TCL Electronics Pakistan said “We are excited about the renewal of our partnership with Peshawar Zalmi for the 5th consecutive year. We will continue to play our part in the promotion of sports in Pakistan and as a brand that is a promoter of sports and talent all around the globe, we will keep on extending our support to the team for promoting cricket and young talent”

Head of Marketing TCL Pakistan,  Mr. Majid Niazi hinted towards another successful season with Peshawar Zalmi. He quoted “Our collaboration with Peshawar Zalmi has been a very positive experience for our brand and a fantastic opportunity to explore sports marketing, its our 5th year with Peshawar Zalmi and we plan to take this partnership to much larger scale. As PSL 2022 will happen in Pakistan we are very excited about all the opportunities this will provide to both our brands to connect with our customers. ”

Mr. Nausherwan Effandi, CCO Peshawar Zalmi presented the “5 Years of Partnership” shirt to Mr. Majid Niazi on the ocassion of agreement of partnership renewal with TCL.  Mr. Nausherwan added “ TCL are great partners to work with and the fans are also looking forward to our partnership and what we achieve this year. We have already launched Zalmi TV together and worked on a VR App with Peshawar Zalmi players simulations for fan engagement. We are entering into the fifth year of partnership going into PSL 7 which reflects the level of comfort and trust both brands have built over the years. ”