Truth Behind WhatsApp Getting Three Blue Ticks

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Jan 2, 2022

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Apple tends to give the most of any product to the user. They intend to keep the user hooked for as long as possible. They do this by releasing newer features every time there is an update. Some of these features might just be downright out there. You will know when these features have been added. However, there are some features that you will not know about unless you decide to explore deeper. When it comes to iOS 15, we have some of these hidden features here for you.

This is to make sure that you get the most of iOS 15 and all that the company has to offer. No matter how avid of an iPhone user you are, you might highly appreciate this information. That said, let us dive into the details of these hidden features.

1. Safari Address Bar Back To The Top

In the most recent iOS version, the safari address bar was moved to the bottom of the browser. While this is highly accessible and convenient for many users, many may still prefer the older location of the address bar. When using Safari, press the ‘Aa’ button and it will highlight an option to show the top address bar. Clicking it will show you the old location.

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2. iOS 15 And Translating Text Anywhere

Instead of using a translation app, the iOS 15 has brought another hidden feature with them. It seems now you can translate text from anywhere. Simply highlight it and select additional options. That will lead you to a translate option that can translate in 11 languages. While that is not a lot right now, Apple is surely going to add more as they go along.

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3. Scanning Text From Camera

Instead of taking pictures and writing down information, your iPhone camera can now scan text through this ingenious iOS 15 feature. Simply long-hold inside any text field and you will have a ‘Scan Text’ option. Pressing it will lead you to your camera where you can align the text according to the camera requirements. Once done, the text will be copied to digital form on your phone.

4. Drag And Drop Between Apps On iOS 15

While such a feature was present in the iPad before, it has now made its way to the iPhone. You can now move documents, photos from one application to another simply by dragging and dropping. This is quite a neat and easy feature and must be tried out. Hold your finger over whichever item you wish to drag and drop and watch it hover across applications.

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5. Additional Photo Information

It seems that you can now view additional information on your photographs than you could before. Apart from the timestamp, the photo can now show you shutter speed, location, and the camera that was used to take the picture. It is all available by swiping up a picture!

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6. Sending iCloud Date In Case Of Death

iCloud data can now be sent to other people in case of your death. There is a legacy feature on the iPhone in iOS 15 which can enable you to add certain loved ones to it. Once they have been added, all your data can be accessed by them upon your death. It is quite a neat feature and must be checked out. Of course, one cannot exactly explore it beyond a certain place!

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Ideas Has Got You Covered For The New Year With FLAT 40% OFF*

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Jan 1, 2022

Like every year this year too Ideas has not failed to surprise us. Celebrations for the New Year have gotten a bit grand with Ideas New Year Sale offering plentiful discounts of FLAT 40% and 50%. With discounts this great it is the perfect opportunity to set up your wardrobe for 2022. Just visit gulahmedshop.com or your nearest Ideas store to grab your favorites at unbelievably low prices.

Latest in Winter Wear

Topping our list of steal-worthy deals from IDEAS NEW YEAR SALE is the striking line of winter wear that the brand has recently launched. The fashion powerhouse has a uber-chic variety of outerwear including sweaters, leather jackets, hoodies, pullovers, knitted cardigans and shawls for both men and women to keep you warm and in style throughout the winter.

Not only this but they have a huge variety of cute and trendy outerwear for Kids too. All of which at FLAT 40% and 50% OFF.

Ready-to-wear Clothing

Winter will be gone in a blink but your wardrobe should be filled with pieces you can flaunt all year around. Ideas has in stock plenty of ready-to-wear seasonal clothing options for men, women and kids to keep your entire family in style every day of the year.

Unstitched Collections

If you are too particular about your style in 2022 then get your hands on the unstitched collections by GulAhmed to create a personified style statement. From festive to everyday wear GulAhmed has in stock for you fabrics for all seasons at FLAT 40% OFF.

Shoes and Bags

With discounts so good it never hurts to shop for a few pieces of accessories. At Flat 40% OFF*, these sleek and stylish shoes and bags will slot a permanent spot in your 2022 wardrobe.

Home Couture

Layer up a look with the help of unique prints and patterns from Ideas Home. The entire home fashion category of Ideas is on FLAT 40% OFF. From super stylish bedding to chic floor rugs, bedrooms won’t look boring in 2022. Upgrade your bathroom with some fresh towels and bathrobes considering it won’t hurt to spend on these essential during the Ideas New Year Sale.

With thousands of products on FLAT 40% and 50% OFF* (or sometimes more), you must shop for all that you need from Ideas New Year Sale. Apart from in-stores nationwide, the sale is available online at gulahmedshop.com with FREE delivery on orders worth PKR 2,000 or more.

CES 2022: 8 Brands That Will No Longer Be Showing Up In Person

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Dec 31, 2021

CES 2022: 8 Brands That Will No Longer Be Showing Up In Person — Image Source: The Verge

Every year, we get to see the biggest electronics event taking place in Las Vegas. Quite a lot of people are present at CES each year and they go home with quite a lot of new information. Despite there being so many brands, people are still able to explore everything present at the event. However, when covid-19 came, it changed quite a lot of things. One of those was the ability of people to come together in huge masses. While the vaccine has been released to the world, cases continue to rise everyday.

To adhere to safety measures and social distancing norms, a lot of brands have decided to not show up to the event. While they may not show up in person, they are still going to have a virtual presence at CES 2022. These are the brands that are no longer showing up physically,

1. BMW

The automotive giant has decided that it is going to display a virtual presentation at CES 2022. This is going to be done through a spectacular display of all that they have to offer. The company has done some brilliant innovations and they are not going to keep themselves from showcasing them.

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2. IBM

Following announcements by other tech giants, IBM has also decided to pull away from an in-person presence at the event. It is going to be appearing in a virtual manner. In a statement, they were reported to have mentioned how Covid-19 restrictions are to be followed.

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3. Panasonic

This is one of the oldest players in the tech game and they know how to capture the essence of technology. However, they have also pulled out from appearing at the CES 2022 in person. We can expect to see a virtual presence and are looking forward to all that they have to offer.

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4. Mercedes

There are quite a few impressive auto brands out there and Mercedes is one of them. It seems that they are going to showcase something quite brilliant. The auto brand is one of the most prominent and oldest ones out there and people listen when they speak!

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5. Microsoft

Who would have thought that this giant would be presenting themselves in a virtual form? The company has been quite forward with its releases and the most recent one is related to gaming. There is a sea of games coming to the Xbox generation consoles and PCs. Let us see what they have to showcase at CES 2022.

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6. GM

Where there are other auto brands, there is General Motors. It has released a wide percentage of vehicles in its domain and continues to do so. Their robust history and design allows them to be quite a titan. However, they have also decided to pull out of CES in terms of an in-person presence.

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7. Google

The list of brands pulling out just keeps on getting bigger. We are sure that Google contributes to a huge chunk of the innovations that take place in the tech world. However, they are also not appearing to CES in person.

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8. Lenovo

Among the many brands that you saw pulling out here, Lenovo is one of them. It is definitely a treat to see them at events because of their ideas and innovations. However, we may be seeing them as a virtual presence too.

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Creditper Partners With Paypro To Offer Customers Interest-Free Installments Through Easy Online Payments

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Dec 31, 2021

CreditPer, a pioneer in digital financial services for individuals and businesses alike, has joined hands with PayPro to provide integrated digital payments with AI-based lending solutions to the Pakistani market. CreditPer is an established lending-based Islamic fintech company in Pakistan, with a vision to provide access to fair credit to under- and unserved market segments. They’re the game changers who are providing credit solutions to retailers, farmers, and customers nationwide.

PayPro, on the other hand, is a fintech company offering merchant bill aggregation and payments gateway solutions with the largest merchant base in the country, serving both MSME’s as well as large corporations across all business sectors.

CreditPer is all set to provide convenience, flexibility, and payment security to enterprises that aim to increase their customer base through viable lending-based financial products. Customers can now simply download the CreditPer app, sign up on it, and buy from available items on easy installments (more product categories are consistently being added to the CreditPer portfolio). They can checkout with an option of paying their total bill later on easy, interest-free installments, through PayPro’s payment gateway. Additionally, as a result of this partnership, invoiced customers of non-ecommerce merchants will also be able to avail BNPL services through PayPro’s interoperable platform.

Speaking on the MoU signing ceremony, Mr. Owais Zaidi, CEO, CreditPer, said, “This initiative is a step towards facilitating Pakistani customers to avail credit options, as well as allowing merchants to book better sales with broader business reach, leading to record sales!”

Mr. Ali Janjua, CEO, PayPro added,“Digital transformation isn’t about any single project, it’s rather about changing the culture and transforming how you create and exchange value with customers or suppliers alike, and we aim to offer our patrons a brand experience that’s worth sharing.”

This partnership will also enable CreditPer to expand their financial product’s accessibility through integrating with PayPro’s successfully marketed payments platform, and enter the mainstream merchant market, to provide better value to merchants, via their extensive experience and position in the industry as pioneers of digital lending through alternate credit scoring.

8 Pakistani Celebrities Who Tied The Knot In 2021

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Dec 31, 2021

As we bid farewell to 2021, we are rounding off all the things that happened. While the wedding season is in full swing, there are a lot of weddings that took place throughout the year. Similarly, this year has proven to be happening for celebrities with many making strides in their careers while others starting a new chapter in their private lives.

In 2021, many celebs got married, some in intimate ceremonies, while others went all out. Let’s take a look at the celebrities who got married this year.

1. Rehmat Ajmal

Model Rehmat Ajmal got married to her beau Tayyab Saleem after being engaged for a whole year. The wedding of Rehmat was an elaborate affair where celebrities from both the fashion and media industries were present.

2. Mansha Pasha

Mansha Pasha got married to Jibran Nasir in an intimate wedding. The duo was engaged for a year and their wedding was one of the most anticipated events. The duo has received a lot of love from the public and fans love this real-life couple.

3. Neha Rajpoot

Neha Rajpoot got married to Shahbaz Taseer and needless to say that their wedding featured a lot of drama and backlash. The model was labelled as a home-wrecker and gold digger after the ex-wife of Shahbaz Taseer revealed that they both had an affair while he was still married to her.

4. Minal Khan

If there is one couple who knows how to attract the public’s attention, it’s Minal and Ahsan. They both had been the target of netizens ever since they got engaged. Meanwhile, the backlash only followed them up until their wedding and netizens were simply not happy with the way the couple started their life after getting married this year.

5. Nadia Khan

Host Nadia Khan also got married this year to Faisal Mumtaz in an intimate wedding event. The couple was accompanied by their kids from their previous marriage. Nadia shared the news of the wedding on her social media.

6. Mariam Ansari

Mariam Ansari got married to Owais Khan who is the son of the legendary cricketer, Moin Khan. The couple got married with an extravagant wedding ceremony where many celebrities were seen in attendance.

7. Usman Mukhtar

Usman Mukhtar decided to get married in an intimate ceremony in March this year. He got married to Zunaira Iman Khan. Usman Mukhtar and Zunaira met through a mutual friend and they decided to enter into a nikkah once they felt that they were meant to be together.

8. Ghana Ali

Ghana Ali got married this year in an intimate and small wedding. However, her wedding didn’t sit well with the netizens since the ex-wife of her husband put allegations on the actress for having an extramarital affair. Meanwhile, Ghana briefly shared her side of the story and the couple has now welcomed a newborn.

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NCOC Rolls Out Booster Shot And Additional Vaccine Interim Guidelines

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Dec 31, 2021

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The schedule and the whole rules and regulations for additional vaccines and booster shots have been released by the government in a report. The report details eligibility criteria, administration of the doses and other technical guidelines! Here’s all you need to know:

What Is The Context?

Many citizens get the vaccines their country was providing while many countries demand that another brand of vaccine’s evidence be shown. In this case, Pakistan has started providing additional doses of vaccines. Moreover, as booster shots’ need increases due to Omicron, the country is in the process of protecting its citizens.

Who Is Eligible?

International travellers of age 12 and above can be eligible for additional doses if the country they are travelling to requires another vaccine in the following conditions:

If they are travelling for work
If they are a student
They are a resident of the said country
People performing for Hajj/Umrah
Workforce
Tourists

The Vaccine Administration Cardinals

The additional vaccine will be administered at all public sector health facilities only, not at any private. Moreover, booster shots will only be administered at the dedicated CVCs created in all the provinces for them. It will cost Rs.1270 per dose and the amount will be paid to NBP as stipulated by the centre.

Procedure for Booster Dose

First, the money will be deposited. Then you will be required to take the deposit slip to a CVC centre and show them with documents that prove your eligibility. The dose will then be administered to you. The age-appropriate vaccine will be given to the person then and documents will be verified. Additionally, records will be maintained on NIMS.

The certificate can be obtained just like the certificate for previous doses was received!

Booster Dose CVCs

A total of 21 dedicated CVCs will be established in 17 major cities across Pakistan. Other COVID-19 vaccines will be administered in these CVCs also. Here is the information on those CVCs:

Before you get the vaccine, your record will be checked on the NIMS Vaccinator account. The “administer booster shot” will only be available on vaccinated accounts. Thereafter, your booster shot or additional vaccine will be administered to you.

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Director ZaheerUddin Is Coming Up With A New Movie & It Sounds Promising

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Dec 31, 2021

The acclaimed director ZaheerUddin is all set to create a new movie that will knock the socks off its audience. The new movie is a crime thriller immersed in realism. Here’s all you need to know about it!

About ZaheerUddin

The director is none other than ZaheerUddin of I.D Creations who made his name through famous ads such Kenwood, Amreli Steels, and Kingtox. The ads were just a trailer of his talent and skills as they became widely famous for their originality and wit. His upcoming movie is an introduction to his craft in all its glory. Additionally, ZaheerUddin says the movie is a fine combination of a good script and amazing actors.

In an exclusive conversation with ZaheerUddin, it was revealed that the director has created a new company called Dareechey Films. Non-commercial content on par with international standards will be created under the banner of this company. The company already has 6-7 projects in the pipeline and this upcoming film is a promising start.

Introducing Characters Of The Movie

The film is going to feature some huge names in the industry. Usman Mukhtar and Ushna Shah are two of those and the rest will be introduced with time. Usman Mukhtar is consistently on the rise in the Pakistani entertainment industry. Currently, his performance in Hum Kahan Ke Sachay The is driving his worth higher, we’re all hooked! Usman Mukhtar is all set to play the role of a police officer in this film and we’re excited to see how he does justice to the role.

Similarly, Ushna Shah is making waves in the entertainment industry at the moment with her incredible performance in Parizaad. The drama is a huge hit and a strong testament to the actress’s skills. Ushna Shah is all set to play the role of a cricketer in this film.

Shooting has already begun for the movie. By the end of January, it will wrap up! All in all, with movies like this being in the pipeline, it’s safe to say our national entertainment industry stands at the precipice of greatness.

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Government Levies Tax On 144 New Products, Netizens Lose It

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Dec 31, 2021

The esteemed government of Pakistan just announced that tax will now be levied on 144 new products in the midst of unbearable inflation and economic losses due to a pandemic. Is this the Naya Pakistan we were hoping for? People have taken this news rather severely to the heart and are churning out memes. Here’s what you need to know:

The New Taxing

Government just announced that tax will now be levied on such 144 products o which previously there was very low tax or there was no tax at all. Basically, essentials will now become unbearably expensive also. Take, for instance, infant milk which will now be taxed to churn Rs.15 billion. Additionally, bread products sold in bakeries that were previously exempted from taxation will be taxed.

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Red chillis sold openly and medicines will become more expensive. There is greater taxation on cars. Yoghurt, cereals, butter, milk, desi ghee, cream are all about to get incredibly expensive. Contraceptives are now to be taxed too!

What Will Be The Consequences?

The pandemic has ravished the economy if the country and every single business – except perhaps grocery stores – are suffering to death. There is also downward social class mobility as many upper-middle-class families now find themselves in the financial lower class of lower ones. The lower-middle-class, as may be clear by now, are moving into poverty zones.

As if this wasn’t enough, Imran Khan’s gift to us in the face of inflation is adding fuel to the fire. If infant milk gets taxed, many people will stop purchasing it. This will result in serious malnutrition and stunted growth. People might stop buying contraceptives— overpopulation is already a huge issue! These are just some of the effects and only they are so serious. Are we capable of seeing the bigger picture?

What Are People Saying?

People have really lost it this time. Their coping mechanism has long been established to be making memes and that’s exactly what is happening here. Not only are they ranting on social media but they’re frustrated and sarcastic and taking it out through memes. Have a look at their reactions:

Khan to nation : ghabra to nhi gye? Mini budget with 17%GST on 144 different items including bread is coming.😒#MiniBudgetByPTIMF pic.twitter.com/AFjpLjtyLD

— Naqash Ahmed khan (@NaqashAhmedKha7) December 31, 2021

Failing to add high income generating upper elite class into the tax net does not justify this 17% GST increase. In attempts to relieve the country of its debts you cannot continue to scrutinize the lower class. PTI needs to start thinking straight and not act out of compulsion

— Eesha Sheikh (@EeshaSheikh_) December 30, 2021

“17% GST”
Here are the two best originals of “House of CorruPTIon” starring imran khan .Two of the best performances of His Career pic.twitter.com/RMPv0suZRm

— Hussain Ahmad (@maadnee58) December 30, 2021

“17% GST” on bread and eggs with Rs.1 slip charges. Sorry for uttering SOME words during morning shopping for breakfast.

— Abdullah Farooqui (@AbdallahFarooqi) December 31, 2021

Bread per bhi 17 % GST laga diya bare hi Ghaleez log hain

— 🐢 لیلیٰ (@lailabokharii) December 30, 2021

What are your thoughts about this? Let us know in the comments below.

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5 Pakistani Actresses Who Welcomed Their First Borns In 2021

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Dec 30, 2021

When it comes to celebrity lives, not everyone is an open book. However, when it comes to the important matters of life, celebrities do tend to share the details. Similarly, the news of celebrities’ pregnancies is something that is sought after by netizens. So it is only arbitrary for them to share the news. Many celebrities this year also welcomed their babies and became parents to the first borns.

Meanwhile, here is a list of all the celebrities who welcomed their firstborns this year.

1. Iqra Aziz

Iqra and Yasir shared the good news with their fans when Iqra was only two months away from welcoming her first child! Even though they were active on social media, Iqra had been giving interviews as well, they made sure everything was planned in such a way that their fans truly were pleasantly surprised by the news. The couple announced that they were expecting the baby to arrive in July 2021 when they hosted a traditional baby shower that was attended by close friends and family members. Iqra also thanked her husband for putting up with her mood swings and for looking after her.

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2. Sadia Ghaffar

Unlike all the other actresses, Sadia did not share the good news with her fans herself. Her best friend from the industry, Saboor Aly shared the good news with everyone. She posted a cute picture with Sadia with the caption,

“Can’t wait to meet the mini you and share the most precious bond of love !! I am going to be the favourite khala! 👶🏻”

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A post shared by Sadia Hassan Hayat (@sadiaghaffar)

3. Ghana Ali

The news of Ghana Ali’s pregnancy was nothing less than a scandal itself. Given that the timeline of the actress’s pregnancy didn’t set well with her fans. However, she soon released a statement about her marriage saying she announced the news after 2 months of getting married.

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A post shared by GHANA ALI UMAIR 👸🏻 (@ghanaaliofficial)

4. Maham Amir

Maham Amir shared the joyful news with her fans a few days ago. The starlet is married to Faizan Sheikh who is also a well-known actor in the industry.

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A post shared by Muhammad Faizan Sheikh (@mfaizansk)

5. Sarah Khan

If there is one celebrity who knows how to keep her fans updated, it’s Sarah! Sarah khan has been in the limelight ever since her wedding to Falak Shabbir. The duo is very well known for sharing the little details of their lives from small snippets to catchy stories. The couple also welcomed their first child this year. Nonetheless, the public got invested and everyone had their eyes on the couple’s baby.

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This Gulab Jamun Samosa Is Taking The Internet By Storm

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Dec 30, 2021

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This year, we all have come across food experiments that have either shocked or surprised us, and sometimes, both. With the food experimentation going out of hand, we have seen combinations like Oreo pakodas, chocolate Maggi, Kacha mango drinks, and whatnot. Adding to the list of bizarre food combinations, before this year ends, we came across samosa gulab jamun. Yes, you read that right! As weird as a samosa gulab jamun sounds, it indeed is a thing that has caught the attention of many and has left the internet in splits.

Although a gulab jamun samosa might seem peculiar, the concept of sweet samosa is not new. Previously, netizens have come across chocolate and Oreo ice-cream samosas.

When it comes to a piping hot samosa, few can say no to that crunchy hard exterior and spicy potato filling inside. However, take that masala away and add sugary gulab jamuns to it and imagine the taste. Well, a food blogger in India recently tried it, and it was a clear thumbs down for him.

The Recipe

In the video shared on Instagram, the vendor is seen taking usual samosa pockets made with flour dough. However, instead of traditional potato stuffing, he puts in a gulab jamun and seals it in before frying it. The video as of now has 2.9 million views and has 105k likes.

Take a look at the video below.

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Netizens React

The internet, of course, doesn’t approve of this concoction. People who tried the samosa strictly refrained others from doing so.

“Bohot ganda tha yar (It was very bad),” one user wrote.

“why would anyone destroy samosa with this.” Another commented.

People have said a big ‘no’ to this samosa and have questioned if such food experiments will ever stop or not. However, even if these quirky experiments are news, in traditional version of sweet samosa filled with coconut stuffing has been there for ages.

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Apple’s Next Big Thing Might Be Coming In 2022

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Dec 30, 2021

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Apple has been quite successful in a lot of its product launches in recent years. Even if we go as far back as a decade, we can see quite a lot of innovation being done on their front. The company strives to produce the latest in each domain, no matter what domain it is. The iPhone lineup has been quite strong in the last two years, especially when they released the A14 Bionic chip and now the A15. Looking at the MacOS lineup, the M1 chip has been quite brilliant is yielding impressive results.

The iPhone became a big thing first more than a decade ago. Now, it seems that the next big thing of Apple is nearby. Yes, we are talking about a product that is going to shake up a lot of things in the market. No matter which domain Apple moves into, they bring innovation. So, what is this next big thing whose introduction we could see in the next year or so? It must be something apart from the metaverse because that is already an evolving concept.

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Apple And Next Big Thing

According to sources, the next big thing, for Apple, could be AR/VR. If we go specific, Apple could be aiming to release and innovate on AR/VR glasses. These would provide immersive experiences for anyone who wishes to wear them. Not only that, but this would signify a shift in dynamics for the company since it would be entering a whole new domain. We are aware of the Facebook glasses but this might just be something quite greater. Plus, one of the best things about Apple is its ecosystem and how everything has connected that system. The glasses are sure to become a solid part of that as well.

We are not aware of any particular name that is going to be given to the glasses but we can expect something like ‘iGlass’. It is set to be the next big thing for Apple. The release date has not been confirmed yet either. It was pushed forward from 2020 and now we might expect it somewhere in 2022. There are no promises of this but one can hope, can’t they?!

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Looking Towards The Future

That said, let us see what the new year brings us. We are nearly into it and there is a lot to look forward to. Who knows, maybe Apple releases information on their car as well!

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Video Of Alizeh Shah Smoking Lands Her In Trouble

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Dec 30, 2021

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Alizeh Shah is a rising talent in Pakistan whose performances have impressed audiences and authorities in the entertainment industry alike. The actress has, however, had her tail stepped on several times as she got into conflicts with other actresses. Now, another video of hers is going viral and while many are rushing to criticise her, many are also defending her for a change.

What Happened?

A video of Alizeh Shah is making rounds on social media because it’s the perfect example of a taboo. Gasp! A girl smoking! The video is actually quite creepily shot and whoever made it is seriously infringing on the privacy of the actress. The video zooms into Alizeh Shah and her friend in the car while Shah smokes a cigarette.

It seems it was a casual hangout between friends as Alizeh Shah takes a smoke and chats with her friend in the car. Have a look at the video here:

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Why Is It So Controversial?

This topic has been taken up by feminists many times: why is smoking exaggeratedly harmful when women do it? Men smoke as if it’s a right of passage they must go through and they are often encouraged for it. No one is arguing that smoking should be promoted. Rather, the social stigma attached to women doing it is unjustified.

The same uproar on social media happened when Mahira Khan was also papped while smoking a cigarette with Ranbir Kapoor. Yes, those legendary photos. Khan still doesn’t confront any questions about it and why should she? She’ll only be adding fuel to the cig-lit fire!

What Are People Saying?

Of course, such a video is bound to have an adverse reaction. Many have resorted to leaving hateful and passionately aggressive comments under the post. These comments are personal attacks on Alizeh Shah saying how her “innocence” is only limited to dramas. Others, however, which makes us hopeful, have come to defend Shah despite not being her fans. People are defending her not only because girls smoke regularly but also because non-celebrity girls do too. Why is Alizeh Shah being targeted?

Have a look at what all they had to say:

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Alibaba Hosts ‘Pakistan Seller Summit’ To Open Doors Of Opportunities To 190 Countries For Pakistani Businesses

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Dec 30, 2021

Lahore, 29th December, 2021: A vibrant event ‘Pakistan Seller Summit’ was held today in Sialkot by Alibaba, to welcome the local businesses to join this resourceful platform. Highly interactive discussions were held by leading experts from Alibaba, along with specialists of global-logistics, senior bureaucrats and officials from Pakistani trade-associations, to train more than 200 participating entrepreneurs.

Alibaba is a globally leading digital platform and has now enabled access for the Pakistani businesses, allowing them to list their stores, to sell their products to B2B buyers around the globe.

The title of the summit was “Unlock Business Growth Code – Nonstop business opportunity with export e-commerce”. The forum also recognized successful sellers, whose businesses have grown multifold, facilitated by export ecommerce at Alibaba. Special facilities are now being offered by Daraz (Alibaba Group) to build capacity and improve performance of the SMEs in Sialkot. The speakers also engaged the sellers who have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, while sharing case-studies of success stories; how Alibaba helps to boost the business.

Shabina Gillani stated: “This event promises to empower local businesses, by nurturing e-commerce in Pakistan by enabling global accessibility and nurturing e-commerce in Pakistan. The president from Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and the other industrial associations enlightened the participants about how the SMEs can grasp the emerging opportunities for online business ventures. Valuable data and insights about the performance of each product-category and the buyers’ preferences were shared. This summit has achieved great milestones for recruiting new SME business to join Alibaba.com.”
Sectors that can gain exceptional advantages by enabling digital trade & overseas logistics, include the Surgical-Gloves Industry of Sialkot, as it exports large quantities across many countries. With this technology, Alibaba are introducing a digital solution for comprehensive B2B export. Many effective solutions were also suggested for partnering logistic companies to ensure long term environmental and commercial sustainability. Experts believe that global accessibility will also reduce the economically-damaging trend of cross-border smuggling in Sialkot region.

The event was hosted offline, through Zoom, Facebook and the official website of Alibaba, while it was live-streamed online. It featured highly qualified and experienced guest-speakers like: Stephen Kuo – Head of Alibaba.com Asia Pacific, Mr. Song – Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan, VP of Sialkot Chamber of Commerce (SCCI), Hassan Nawaz – Partner of Shipway Co., along with Ody – Apparel Industry Operation Manager of Alibaba.com and also the Beauty & Care Industry Operation Manager of Alibaba.com – Mr. Davis. The two successful sellers of Alibaba.com, featured at the event were – Mian Arham, the CEO of Bin Naseer Co. and Qamar Abbas, the CEO of Marjan Bikers.

Changan Upcoming SUV: New Photos Have Been Leaked

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Dec 30, 2021

changan new vehicle images leaked — Image Source: pakwheels.com

Without there being competition, no industry could strive to improve itself. If there were no competition, the brand would not innovate because the public would have to buy whatever they sell. To make sure the auto industry of Pakistan continues to innovate, they decided to release and introduce newer brands in the country. If their examples were tackled, then each brand would be striving for the top spot. Just like that, one of the brands is Changan. It appeared a while back and has established itself in the country quite well. No matter what innovation they perform, it is considered quite modern.

Just a while back, we came to know that a Changan SUV was on its way to Pakistan. We even had multiple sources report it being spotted as a unit to be built here. That vehicle was the Oshan X7 Plus. From the specifications that were revealed, it was said to be a Suv that could stand up alongside competitors like Fortuner and Sorento. Now, new images of the vehicle have leaked, proving further that it is headed to Pakistan, for sure!

changan and new vehicle images leaked — Image Source: youtube.com

Changan Moving Up

The Changan Oshan X7 Plus is available abroad in a 5 seater capacity. However, it has been told that Pakistan might get the 7 seater option as well. This would make it the first vehicle to be reaching the dual option, depending on what the user wants. Additionally, the X7 Plus is going to have a 1.5 Turbocharged engine with tremendous capabilities. No matter where you take it, whatever terrain it is, this vehicle will be able to handle it. That is not all that is impressive about it. It has also been claimed that the fuel average of the vehicle is going to be higher.

The fuel average is expected to be quite as high as 14 kilometers to the liter. That is highly impressive for a Suv since this is an average that is seen in sedans. Changan is breaking quite a lot of barriers with this release. We are still not sure about the price of the vehicle but we shall update you when we come across it. As far as the expected launch date is concerned, we can inform you that it will be somewhere in the early 2022 area.

changan and a new suv coming to Pakistan — Image Source: Pakwheels.com

Expanding Domains

With this release, it would be confirmed that Changan has become a part of the Suv race. This vehicle type has become quite popular in Pakistan and a lot of brands are running to improve their versions of it. We hope to see the Oshan X7 Plus gain popularity as it hits the streets. People want to buy vehicles that do not compromise on their quality.

oshan x7 plus with new photos — Image Source: pakwheels.com

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HBL PSL 2022: foodpanda Announces Grand Entry Into HBL PSL 2022 With Islamabad United

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Dec 29, 2021

HBL PSL 2022: foodpanda and Islamabad United Join Hands – foodpanda Pakistan, the nation’s leading online food and grocery delivery platform has announced its collaboration with the most successful franchise and two-time champions ‘Islamabad United’ led by Shadab Khan and owned by Ali Naqvi. foodpanda has been named the Official Q-Commerce Partner of Islamabad United.

This is the first time that ISLU will play in foodpanda PINK kits for all their away matches and it’s the first time any team has changed the colour of their kit for a strategic partnership.

Syed Waqas Azhar, Director Marketing at foodpanda Pakistan said:
“The strategic partnership between the giants foodpanda and ISLU, seeks to combine two of the nation’s biggest passion points, food and cricket. With this collaboration, we intend to leverage our combined audiences to create an unforgettable impact, and set the tone for the 2022 cricket season. Celebrating the love for cricket and the love for food, is a partnership which will surely be a massive success.”

Speaking of the collaboration, team owner ISLU, Ali Naqvi said:
“We are pleased to partner with one of the most renowned online platforms in Pakistan. Their reach across Pakistan is unparalleled and their values of professionalism and excellence are ones that we share. Thus, it’s obviously a natural partnership for us.”

This Pakistani Brand’s Latest Fashion Shoot Triggers Netizens

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Dec 29, 2021

If you thought fashion was simple, well, think again. Fashion is one aspect of our lives which despite going through different evolutions is still relevant to us. However, no matter how customary we get to the idea, there is always one thing or the other which makes us jaw-drop or make us want to dunk our heads in the pool of cringe. One way or another it still manages to catch some attention and becomes the talk of the town.

A recent fashion shoot is going viral on social media not because it is something relevant to us or something we would want to replicate in a split second. However, it sure will leave you confused. Enough mystery created? Let’s take a look at the photos below.

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Non-Conformity Collection

Hira Ali is has come out with a new formal/wedding wear collection. However, what’s confusing is that what the collection offers. As seen by the pictures a model is flaunting a bridal lehnga with a men’s blazer. Meanwhile, there is no female model insight. Is this collection a homage to androgynous fashion style or just another round of absurdity or doing things outside the box? We will let you be the judge.

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Netizens React

Reacting to something conventional is one thing. However, when it comes to something different and new, netizens never leave a chance to ridicule, troll, or simply share their utter disbelief with the situation. Many took to the comments section to share how this is the beginning of the end of the world. Others mentioned how this is just another attempt to follow the stupid norms while trying to be inclusive in the name of fashion shoot.

“Stupidity is the new conformity. Absurd.” One user wrote.

“This is not fashion, neither is this art.” Another wrote.

Here are some other comments from the posts.

Fashion shoot — Image source: Instagram.com

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11 Pakistani Celebrity Weddings of 2017 That Took Social Media by Storm

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Dec 29, 2021

Wedding is a memorable occasion in a person’s life! Pakistanis are famous when it comes to wedding celebrations. Especially when a celebrity gets married, our excitement is on top!

Many celebrities found their better halves and got married this year. Here’s the marriage round up for 2017.

Azfar Rehman

This guy has been taken, sorry ladies! #AzfarRehman #Wedding #Actor #Model #BehtareenPK

A post shared by Behtareen.pk (@behtareenpk) on Jan 28, 2017 at 1:46pm PST

Azfar Rehman is known for his roles in many Pakistani dramas. He tied the knot in the start of 2017 with Fiya Sheikh. They both looked adorable on their wedding day.

Arij Fatyma

#pakistaniweddings #arijfatyma #bridal #couture

A post shared by 🎀Pakistani Weddings🎀 (@pakistaniweddings) on Nov 12, 2017 at 8:57am PST

Arij Fatyma got married to her childhood friend this year. She looked elegantly beautiful on her wedding day!

Noman Habib

@nomanhabib & Asma on their Nikkah/Baraat ceremony!💑✨ 📷#UsmanZiaPhotography _ #nomanhabib #asmanoman #asmaxnoman #pakistanicelebrities

A post shared by PAKISTANI CELEBRITIES🇵🇰 (@pakistani.celebrities) on Dec 28, 2016 at 11:31pm PST

The star of “Main Hun Shahid Afridi” also got married in 2017. Noman Habib had his Nikkah ceremony in Badshahi Masjid.

Natasha Khalid

Grand daughter of Madam Noor Jehan and owner of Natasha Salon, Natasha Khalid at her Nikkah held in Dubai. Happy wedding to both #natashakhalid #natashasalon #dxb #blogging #blog #lifestyle #newlywed @natashasalon @natasiakhalid #looks #love #life

A post shared by Life And Light With Z (@lightandlifeblogger) on Mar 17, 2017 at 5:39am PDT

Noorjehan’s granddaughter and the owner of Natasha Salon’s got married in Dubai. She looked stunning on her wedding day and left us all in awe!

Yasra Rizvi

Heartiest congratulations to Yasra Rizvi and Abdul Hadi for their marriage. #YasraRizvi #AbdulHadi #Marriage #Actor #BehtareenPK

A post shared by Behtareen.pk (@behtareenpk) on Dec 31, 2016 at 2:51am PST

Famous actress, Yasra Rizvi got married to a showbiz professional Abdul Hadi. They had a simple wedding and they both looked adorably cute!

Rumman Raees

Congratulations to Pakistan pace bowler Rumman Raees on his recent wedding #RummanRaees __________________________________ ♥Follow 👉 @all.about.pakistan ___________________________________ – Instagram Deleted Our 1st Page at 48k 🙏So Plx Follow Me 🙏 – Share your photos with us via #allaboutpakistan –

A post shared by All About Pakistan ☺ (@all.about.pakistan) on Sep 7, 2017 at 6:31am PDT

Champions Trophy 2017 gave us many reasons to feel proud. Rumman is one of them. Our young star tied the knot with his better half this year in a ceremony held in Karachi.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma

Reception❤️ #pakistaniweddings #indianwedding #anushkasharma #viratkohli

A post shared by 🎀Pakistani Weddings🎀 (@pakistaniweddings) on Dec 21, 2017 at 9:22am PST

Virushka had all the internet talking about them. They both looked beautiful together on their wedding day. Pakistanis also seemed pretty excited about it and their pictures were all over the social media.

Amanat Ali

Beautiful bridal wear and amazing couple @Regrann from @pakistanvogue – Beautiful Ali Xeeshan bridal ❤️#sarahmanzoor #amanataliwedding #pakistani #pakistanvogue #asianbridal #weddingideas #weddingdress

A post shared by Inspire On Pakistani Fashion (@pakistani.sstyle) on Mar 26, 2017 at 9:14am PDT

Pakistani singer, Amanat Ali, tied the knot with Sara Manzoor. They had a beautiful ceremony and their wedding pictures went viral on the internet.

Saheefa Jabbar Khattak

#tbt #throwbackthursday #saheefakishaadi #filmgrain #f4f #fun #outandabout #vsco📷 #ootd #pakistan #winteriscoming #streetstyle #ootd #womensfashion #mensfashion #fashion #saheefajabbarkhattak #outfit #styleinspiration #fashionblogger #styleiswhat #styleblog #styleinspiration #fashioninspiration #fashionpost #fashionstyle #outfitpost #outfitgoals #photooftheday #st_ofpakistan #igerspakistan

A post shared by 아즈와 르 (@theazwarism) on Dec 17, 2017 at 5:59am PST

This young Pakistani Model got married this year. She had a beautiful ceremony, attended by many famous names.

Zaid Ali

#throwback to #zaidalit 's #wedding @shamidrees @shamidrees @queenfroggy @queenfroggy @zaidalit @zaidalit #shamidrees #shamidrees1million #shampion #zaidali #zaidalit #throwback #shadi

A post shared by Fatima❤️ (@sham_shahveer.love) on Dec 19, 2017 at 9:44am PST

Zaid Ali, famous for his entertaining videos, also got married this year. The young couple looked adorable and their wedding pictures went viral on the internet.

11. Zara Noor Abbas & Asad Siddiqui

Congratulations @zaranoorabbas.official and @asadsidofficial for their nikkah.❤️😍 • #asadsiddiqui #zaranoorabbas #lollywood #followus ✨

A post shared by Pakistani Celebrities ✨ (@celebsofpakistan) on Dec 29, 2017 at 12:03am PST

Pakistani actor, Asad Siddiqui, and the bubbly actress, Zara Noor Abbas were next in line to getting hitched. They duo just go Nikhah-fied yesterdya in a star-studded ceremony

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A Happiness Master’s Degree Is Now Being Offered In Pakistan

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Dec 29, 2021

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Education is quite essential for every person to be exposed to. Without it, people might find themselves robbed of quite a useful skill in life. It gives us knowledge of areas that are some of the hottest areas of study right now. Additionally, there is an endless stream of topics in which you can specialize and gain a deeper understanding. When we do a master’s degree, it is usually done to gain a better perception of a given field as well as establish networks in a professional world. Among the many areas of study in a Masters’s degree, is Happiness. Yes, the concept that we know and love, has a field of study available.

It is a specialization, within Master’s, that has just arrived in Pakistan. According to sources, the University of Health Sciences (Lahore) has taken the decision to initiate this program. There is a lot that is aimed at establishing this field but learning about happiness and integrating it into everyday tasks is something that can be taught here. It is a widely recognized degree that is now available in Pakistan and people can opt for it if they wish to use it as a tool for their life later on.

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Master’s Degree In Happiness

While it may feel a bit unconventional, it is certainly not unheard of. Happiness is a concept about which not everyone knows everything. It extends far beyond just feeling happy at certain events, rather than taking it as a principle of life. Apart from this, the faculty at the university also comprises health instructors as well as renowned psychologists. There is a reason that this field has been created and it means that the demand for it is going to go up.

While there are people who may think otherwise, many people might think of this as a way to get a broader understanding of life. One can actually consider this as an extension of the area of philosophy. The Ph.D. that used to just be a doctorate for philosophy, can be gotten through this master’s degree. Yes, all the famous philosophers of history, who gained a deeper understanding of philosophy, must have studied the concept of happiness at one point or another.

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Education For Everyone

There may be people who don’t consider this as worth their time but one thing must be made clear. It is that no form of knowledge gaining is a waste of time. No area of education, no field of it, can be regarded as a wasteful area because everything is relevant in one case or another.

The area of psychology may not be as relevant to an industrial engineer but to a student wanting to pursue psychology, it is an excellent field. Relevancy is important to understand when looking at anything. This is also why we can never disregard anyone’s understanding of something. That said, let us see how this field extends in Pakistan. For now, it is only in one campus of UHS but it is expected to enter other campuses soon as well.

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This Pakistani Bride Had An Ertugrul Style Entry At Her Wedding!

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