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BMW Has Just Launched 4 New Motorcycles In Pakistan

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Usman
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Pakistan has had numerous brands of motorcycles for quite a while now. If we look at the 70cc category, brands like Honda and Unique take the top cake. However, this category is not the only one in the country. Going higher than 110cc, 125cc, and 150cc, we get the heavy bikes. These motorcycles come installed with hefty engines that can go miles without a hint of exhaustion. BMW is a recognized brand in this domain. These are heavy-set vehicles with powerful engines and a robust chassis.

BMW has just launched four new motorcycles in Pakistan and they are a sight to see. Let’s check them out.

BMW R-18 Cruiser

This reminds us of one of the vehicles from ‘Terminator 2’. The iconic round light with stretched handlebars is something nostalgic fans will surely enjoy. Additionally, it has a 1802cc engine with 91hp. The fact that it is a cruiser shows us that one can enjoy long journeys on it without feeling too uncomfortable.

The current price is set at PKR 84 Lac.

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850 GS

BMW has released a motorcycle that can be used for multiple purposes. It is not something that can only be driven on the road. Rather, the suspension allows for an adventure-based approach. Armed with an 853cc engine, this bike is a monster. It has a tank capacity of 15 liters so you can go quite a distance.

Its current price is PKR 51 Lac.

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BMW K-1600 GT

This motorcycle has a four-stroke engine with six cylinders. Yes, this is the bike that you can use for long-distance travel without stop. If motorcycles were allowed on the motorway, one would simply use this to get from Multan to Islamabad and beyond. It has a payload capacity of 200kg.

The price of the motorcycle is PKR 90 Lac.

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1250 GSA

With a 1250cc engine beneath the tank, this vehicle is not one to be trifled with. It is a heavier-set motorcycle than the 800cc one, however, the adventure application is the same. With a 30-liter tank capacity, the 1250 GSA is currently being sold at PKR 74 Lac.

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Read More: Pakistani Husband Teaching His Wife How To Ride A Bike Wins Hearts

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Muneeb Butt Reveals Why He Changed His Outfit At Minal’s Mayun

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Lyza Rashid
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Muneeb Butt is a talented actor but we love him most for his candid personality on TV shows. The actor was called on a show of Nida Yasir with his fellow actress, BadDua on which he shared something interested about Minal Khan’s wedding. Keep reading, we all can relate!

Minal Khan’s Mayun

Muneeb Butt was already on his sister-in-law’s Mayun in a green raw silk outfit with a waistcoat. He shares that he was completely dressed, had the wallet and car keys in his hand when his mother saw him. Upon seeing him, she was totally surprised but not for the reasons you can guess. She was surprised because he looked like the dulha himself!

Muneeb Butt shares that his mother repeated to him that he was totally overdressed. He could have overpowered Ahsan Mohsin Ikram for all he knows! When Muneeb Butt realised this, he immediately went to change.

 

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The Changed Outfit

Muneeb Butt then changed into a plain black suit then. He looked dapper in a kameez and pyjama outfit that was all plain. On top of that, he wore his originally intended waistcoat which was green and gold. He has also tagged the designer from where the waistcoat is— Humayun Alamgir. Have a look at his changed outfit:

 

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Is There Something As Overdressing?

There definitely is and Muneeb Butt is one of those rare people who have the ethics to change their clothes when they do feel it. In our society, it has become a trend for women especially to wear the heaviest clothes they can find at big weddings. In doing so, often the bride herself is overpowered by simply guests! 

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The bride and groom should be allowed to be the centre of the limelight at least on their wedding days. Kudos to Muneeb Butt for changing!

Read more: Amal Muneeb’s Birthday: Social Media Users Notice Something Unusual

Muneeb Butt and Aiman Khan 

The brother-in-law and sister were smitten over the new couple at the wedding. After Minal and Aiman Khan’s father passed away, it seems they give Muneeb Butt the status of the elder in the house. Muneeb Butt was also the one who was holding the Nikkahnama in his hands while the couple was signing it.

 

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Moreover, Muneeb and Aiman also added fun to all the festivities with their own dancing and sing-alongs. The couple is goals indeed and their little, adorable daughter also has her own long list of fans.

Read more: Muneeb Butt Shares His Thoughts On Dating & Relationships

 

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Driving License Issuance & Renewal Made Easy For Karachi Citizens

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Mehak Zehra
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With millions of people residing in the megacity, Karachi, and no good public transit system in place yet, the citizens are bound to use cars. To be able to use cars, you obviously need to have a driving license. However, people find it hard to find time to apply for a driving license on weekdays especially if they work.

For this purpose, the traffic police department is introducing measures to facilitate more and more people. If they accommodate the citizens’ rights, they will be better equipped to safeguard and guide the citizens’ rights on the roads.

Read More: SHC Launches A Campaign Targeting Underage Driving in Karachi

Driving License without prior appointment

One such measure is, allowing people to go for their driving license issuance or renewal without booking an appointment. Karachiites can stroll in on September 23rd and 24th without worrying about taking appointments first. Quickly getting their work done will ensure lesser hindrance at their work as well. This facility is available at all three centers in Karachi.

Another measure that shows the traffic department acknowledging people with jobs is the directive to open driving license centers on Saturday as well. This measure is not just limited to Karachi but can be availed by people all over Sindh. With this service, business people and employees can apply for driving licenses with ease.

Online services

Taking time out from your working hours to get your driving license is harder more so if you have to stand in line to get your appointment first. To make life easier, the Sindh Driving License App allows you to book an appointment online so that you do not have to stand in queues after you get your token. For now, the app is only for android users.

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Read More: Police Ad Creatively Targets Social Media Distraction While Driving

The more you ensure that you work under guidelines, the more you will be able to hold authorities accountable for your rights. Imagine being in a traffic accident where someone else was at fault but just because you did not have a license, you will get the shorter end of the stick. So are you ready to get your license and be a better citizen driving on the streets of Karachi? If you are, get to the license centers today and get your license.

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Netflix Establishes New Emmy Record With 44 Wins In Single Year

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Usman
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Tv shows and movies are some of the most engaging activities of today. People find them a form of entertainment that has no limits. You can spend your whole day just binging through a series and still have many to watch at the end of the day. In recent news, the Emmy awards took place and Netflix took home quite a lot from it.

Netflix was a company that started off as a video rental service. There were discs that people used to rent out and watch movies with the whole family. There may have been more pieces of Netflix before the disc era but we are sure of this one. Now, after decades, the company has evolved into one that is a streaming service. It has millions of viewers on its content and quite a lot of content itself available. One can never quite run out of stuff to watch on Netflix.

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Netflix Setting Records

There has been a lot of series which have gathered a lot of popularity in 2021 and the previous year. Two of the series to clinch awards were,

  • The Queens Gambit
  • The Crown

Both of them have become icons of sorts due to the plot and what they portray. One cannot just imagine life without watching, at least, one of these shows. If you haven’t, you should check it out. The portrayal of Lady Diana in The Crown has even gotten a lot of fans excited. The crown portrays every character to a T.

Read More: 5 Netflix Shows That Will Increase Your Intelligence

Netflix sets a new record by getting a total of 44 Emmy awards. The record was previously held by CBS from 1974. So, the company is now tied with CBS.

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More Wins For The Company

These wins show that the company is willing to go quite a distance to provide the best content. Just the top two ones have gathered so many nominations, the rest of them are just the topping on this cake. However, all of them hold weight in their own domain and each of them is worth the watch.

Read More: 5 Best Crime Shows On Netflix That Will Bring Out The Detective In You

HBO has even clinched Emmys on their tv shows, as well as Apple Tv+ with their ‘Ted Lasso’. There is no doubt that Netflix is moving higher up with each season stream. Every week, they are adding more and more shows to their roster and people are lining up to get subscriptions. We hope to see more wins from them as the years’ progress and we enter into 2022. Apart from that, it is always fun to just open up the Netflix tab and start watching the latest trending one.

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9Lines Brand Receives Backlash For Using ‘Old People’ As Props

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Dr. Rida Qamar
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Unethical Campaigns; When Will Brands Stop?
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When it comes to marketing, brands will resort to anything to sell their product. The quest to get their products viral and sold has made the brands turn a blind eye to the most serious issues. Exploiting the marginalised community or using people as mere props has become a practice observed by even the biggest brands. However, the question is, what is the standard when it comes to such campaigns? Who comes out with the idea? Are these people being paid for sitting and posing in the same position for hours? Last but not the least, is this practice ethical or unethical? The question was asked after the recent campaign of 9Lines.

9Lines 

9Lines is a Pakistani brand known for its vibrant and funky accessories and clothing lines catered to all age groups. They offer a myriad of products from clothing to shoes, bags, jewellery and office accessories, including note pads, water bottles, wall frames and more. Their target audience is someone who likes to stand out in the crowd as they offer significant patterns with solid colours and trendy cuts. Their vibrant colours and aesthetically pleasing social media handles make the brand look hip and cool.

Read More: 6 Pakistani Brands That Have Upgraded Their Accessory Game

Unethical Campaign 

However, a recent campaign has the brand under fire. The latest collection of the brand showed the models in vibrant outfits. While the models posed for the photos, the background showed poor and older adults sitting there as props. Ever since the pictures were released, the brand has been getting backlash over the latest campaign. However, as soon as the issue was highlighted, the brand’s Instagram management took off all the pictures which showed elderly and poor people. Unfortunately for the brand, the photos had already gone viral by that time.

Take a look and let us know what you think. 

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Previous Instances 

This is not the first time something like this have surfaced on social media. In 2018, a Pakistani clothing brand made headlines when they used Masai tribe members as props or decorations for their models during a shoot.

A few weeks ago, an Indian influencer was called out over using poor people as aesthetics in her pictures. As she wore an outfit from Sabyasachi X h&m collaboration, she posed for pictures while standing in front of poor people. Many people took to social media to call her out. They also explained that how this practice is taking the focus off of the issues of marginalized community.

In a country where most of the population falls under poverty line, making poverty an aesthetic is insensitive; not to mention the lack of employment opportunities. Only if brands act a little more responsibly, they can use such people for actual work and pay them accordingly, which would be much beneficial for them in the long run.

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Is Apple Planning To Launch Its First-Ever Foldable Phone?

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Usman
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Apple has been one of the most successful brands of the year. It has always worked towards producing the best products. When it comes to excellence, people trust Apple to launch products that do not compromise on quality. The best product category of theirs is iPhones. iPhones have been around for quite a while now and they only improve with each of their models.

Leak or not, it is news

According to sources, Apple might just be releasing a foldable phone soon. It is not something that we would have expected to happen so soon but it might be true. Yes, what we have is based on a leak but such leaks have often turned out to be true before. It seems that the company may be launching the foldable phone by 2023. Additionally, it has also been said that it is going to be an iPhone! Well, that was a given.

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Read More: Apple Watch Series 7 – Is It A Product Worth Waiting For?

Apple Entering Foldable Region

Samsung has certainly established itself well in the market. They have allowed the public to have fun with their foldable and flip phones. Now, Apple is entering this market as well. However, this is still a leak and we are still checking to see how real it can be. The leak still does not offer any detailed specs but it shows promise about a new kind of Apple phone.

It has also been said that the tech giant is collaborating with LG on the workings of such a display. After all, these kinds of smartphones is a fresh domain for the company and they may need assistance. For now, let us bask in the information that Apple is moving forward in more than one domain.

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Read More: Apple iPhone 13 Vs iPhone 12 – Which One To Buy?

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OPPO Reno6 Full Review

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Ariba Raza
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Oppo’s latest phone Reno6 comes with an OPPO Reno Glow design, ultra-fast charging speed, 64MP AI Quad Camera setup 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and so many other exciting features!

Oppo Reno6 Unboxing

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Ariba Raza
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Oppo’s latest addition Reno 6 comes with a mighty 64MP quad-camera setup, powerful AI capabilities, and innovative video features. It also comes with a 4310 mAh along with a 50W flash charge! Stay tuned for the full review.

Noor Mukadam’s Sister Has A Message For Supporters

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Mehak Zehra
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The hype of the Noor Mukadam case has somewhat faded away much to the disappointment of Noor’s family. On July 20th, Noor died brutally, allegedly at the hands of Zahir Jaffar. She was assaulted, raped, murdered, beheaded, and her dead body and head was kicked around.

Read More: Noor Mukadam Case: Zahir Jaffer‘s Father Sent Men To Dispose Body

Noor Mukadam Case

In the beginning, most Pakistanis were actively following the developments in the case. Probably that is why Zahir Jaffer was arrested on-site and has stayed in physical and judicial remand ever since. But when more trending incidents occurred like that of Minar-e-Pakistan, the Noor Mukadam case took a backseat. The decreased interest by the public – could that have delayed justice? We do not know. But Noor Mukadam’s sister sure has spoken up.

Noor Mukadam’s sister

The sister said that while they are going through unimaginable loss, they want to ensure, no other family has to endure similar suffering. For this reason, they have arranged for a candlelight vigil in front of the Islamabad Press Club from 4:30 pm to 7 pm on September 22, right before the hearing. The idea is to register support for the cause so that authorities take swift action against the accused.

Having a vigil right before that tells the authority that we have not forgotten Noor. This is more of a reason why a huge crowd needs to turn up. The larger the crowd, the more the impact.

Read More: Journalist Imran & His Ties To Noor Mukadam’s Accused Killer

Power to Noor’s family

Considering the amount of loss, Noor’s family has faced, it is empowering to see the family stand firm in the face of the rich and the powerful, and stand their ground. As they stay and protest against delayed justice, hopefully, action will be taken. And when it does, it will serve as a reminder to all the potential Zahir Jaffers who have the tendency to exploit their privilege. They will have to think a thousand times before committing criminal acts. But to get there, we need to do something now!

We need to rally behind the family of Noor Mukadam and register our voice against crime. In case we choose to not do it, even now when Noor is beheaded and her killer still alive, then the death of the next Noor Mukadam will be on us.

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realme C25s Unboxing

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Ariba Raza
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realme’s latest budget phone C25s comes with a massive 6000mAh battery, Helio G85, 48MP AI triple camera, and so much more! The phone is currently on sale for only Rs. 20,999! What are you waiting for?

Zameen.Com Organizes Property Sales Event In Lahore

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Web Desk
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Lahore: Pakistan’s leading real estate enterprise Zameen.com recently organised a 2-day-long Property Sales Event (PSE) at a private hotel in Lahore. A large number of people attended the event, however, all government-sanctioned SOPs for the prevention of COVID-19 were observed by the attendees and the event organizers. Zameen’s Senior Director Laeeque Chaudhry was present on the occasion and was accompanied by Zameen Project Sales Directors Basil Hafeez, Hafiz Usman Sarwar, and Ali Rehan.

The event featured 30+ real estate projects, for which Zameen.com is the exclusive sales and marketing partner, including Icon Valley Phase 2, Sitara Serene Tower, Residence 15, Zee Avenue, Platinum Homes, City Star Shopping Centre, Icon Homes, Signature by Icon, and Mukhbateen Heights. Special discounts were offered to the attendees during the event.

Speaking on the occasion, Zameen.com’s Senior Director Chaudhry Laeeque Iftikhar stated that Zameen.com had always delivered the best and most trustworthy projects to the public and that the company would continue to do so in the future. The projects onboarded by Zameen offer potential customers the best facilities in the market and incredible investment opportunities with great returns. He added that the real estate industry played a vital role in the development of the country’s economy and that the success of over 70 other local industries was dependent on the growth of the property sector.

At the conclusion of the event, Zameen.com’s Sales Experts took the time to present a statistical overview of the current market situation, in addition to providing information on safe and secure real estate investment opportunities in the city and beyond. The efforts of Zameen.com in this regard were appreciated by the large crowd of attendees at the event.

A Dedicated Council For Pakistan’s Public Relations, Event Management, Digital And Activation Agencies

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Web Desk
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[PAKISTAN, September 20 2021]: Pakistan’s top businesses across the fields of PR, Event Management, Digital and Activations have come together to form the nation’s first Council dedicated to the aforementioned fields: Announcing PREDA.

PREDA has been founded on the principles of promoting an industry that is transparent, ethical and professional, while also endeavouring to set new benchmarks for industry standards and innovation. The Council will work closely with relevant businesses, clients and stakeholders to streamline a unified approach to pertinent policies including but not limited to financial integrity, ethical relationship management, fair businesses practices et al.

The Council will also look to forge closer relationships with related businesses to find common solutions to common problems as well as to serve as a platform for all relevant businesses and clients to seek best practices, engage in constructive industry feedback and ultimately, to grow and strengthen Pakistan’s global industry footprint.

PREDA will be led by Chairperson Shanaz Ramzi [CEO, Starlinks PR & Events, President TravelinPK], Senior Vice Chairperson Frieha Altaf [CEO & Creative Director, Catwalk Event Management, PR & Production], Vice Chairperson Selina Rashid Khan [Managing Director, Lotus Client Management & Public Relations], Secretary Muhammad Ahmed Ullah Jung [CEO, Reactivate] and Treasurer Hasan Rizvi [CEO, Bodybeat Group] all of whom will be working in an honorary capacity.

Atiqa Odho [CEO, Odho Consultancy], Fareshteh Aslam [CEO, Talking Point], Anisa Rashid Khan [CEO Raka], Tehmina Khalid [CEO TakeII PR & Warlock Communications], Rasikh Ismail & Pheby Haroon [Founder/Partners PH Solutions], Sarfraz Niazi & Jahanzaib Shafique [Founders/Partners JB & Jaws) Aamir Mazhar [CEO Savvy], Samra Muslim [CEO, Alchemists & Walnut Communications] are founding members of PREDA. PREDA will soon be open for membership for tax registered businesses/individuals in the fields of PR, Event Management, Digital Media and Activations.

YouTube Lauds Irfan Junejo For His Exceptional Work & Pakistanis Are Proud

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Dr. Rida Qamar
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Irfan Junejo Featured On You tube And Pakistani's Are Proud Of Him
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Irfan Junejo is a well-known Pakistani content creator who is known for being creative and outspoken. He has talked about a variety of issues, including mental health and political and societal issues. Needless to say that he has a standard fan base of his own, and millions appreciate his work.

His brilliant work and dedication have landed him a much-deserved feature on Youtube’s official page. Moreover, Youtube’s official Instagram handle shared his profile along with a caption which read;

“Head to @irfanjunejo’s channel to wander into his cinematic universe 🪐 Link in bio to check out his channel.”

Since the American social media platform regarded his work much admirable, Irfan Junejo now represents Pakistan on YouTube’s official handle.

The influencer also took to his Facebook page to share the delighted news.

https://www.facebook.com/iirfanjunejo/posts/396808091803226

Irfan Junejo’s Achievements 

Junejo has two YouTube channels, Irfan Junejo and Irfan Junejo 2.0. The YouTuber has over 1.13 million followers on his main account, while 343,000 on his second channel.

Read More: 8 Pakistani Influencers That Are Creating Meaningful Content

Congratulations Are In Order 

Many people and celebrities, and influencers took to Instagram to congratulate the man of the hour.

“YouTube did the right thing by featuring Irfan Junejo. This clearly shows positivity grows on youtube regardless of your content language, country and niche. Looking forward to seeing more content creators of Pakistan in future In Sha Allah.” One user wrote.
“When the platform, itself, gives you a shoutout, know that your content is making noise for good. Earlier this afternoon, #YouTube asked its Instagram followers to follow #IrfanJunejo for his remarkably directed vlogs.” Another user wrote.

Hake a look at some of the other responses

Many mentioned the upcoming PISA awards where he didn’t get a nomination in the influencer category, saying this is a more significant achievement than PISA awards.

Read More: 7 Mistakes Influencers Should Avoid At All Cost 

Recently, the influencer took a long break which was over 17 months long due to his deteriorating mental health.

He opened up about mental health issues that surfaced with fame as a result of his profession—however, this leading him to be more anti-social than his fun, authentic self.

“I don’t go to any events or award ceremonies,” said Junejo. “I don’t go on podcasts, left Twitter, and minimised the use of my camera in general. As I got more popular, I got more reclusive. The most surprising part is that I do love all this.”

“I never thought all my wildest dreams would come true through vlogs, from meeting Ronaldinho to buying my dream bike. I did fulfill all material wishes. In the time of the internet, it’s easy to get famous but not to get recognition,” he added.

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List Of Ongoing Infrastructure CPEC Projects You Need To Know About

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Mehak Zehra
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For the past few years, the highlight of Pakistani news content has been CPEC (China Pakistan Economic Corridor). However, now, most CPEC Projects are completed or are near completion and it is beginning to dawn on people how advantageous it is for Pakistan. Today, we have assembled a list of infrastructure projects under the CPEC umbrella.

Read more: Govt To Introduce New Law To Fast-Track CPEC Projects

Ongoing Projects

1. Peshawar-Karachi Motorway (Sukkur-Hyderabad Section)

Back in 2016, the Multan-Sukkur section of the motorway went under construction. With speedy work, it was completed in three years and was inaugurated on 5th November 2019. But the entire motorway is not yet built. Weirdly, its Sukkur-Hyderabad section was not yet looked upon. Asad Umar has now approved the bid document for the missing link which will soon be floated in the market.

The other five sections (Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway, Islamabad-Pindi Bhatian Motorway, Faisalabad-Multan Motorway, Multan-Sukkur Motorway, and Karachi-Hyderabad); are already operational.

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2. Khuzdar-Basima Road N-30 (110 km)

The Khuzdar Basima road has witnessed more than 67 percent completion. Interestingly, the estimated cost at the time of feasibility calculation was PKR 19.19 billion. All the documentation work seems to have been completed, only the physical work continues to be in operation.

3. Upgradation of D.I.Khan (Yarik) – Zhob, N-50 Phase-I (210 km)

Another important CPEC project, D.I. Khan-Zhob road (210km) stands approved. The authorities have submitted the loan application. PC-I was approved, and the contractor mobilized. Asad Umar mentioned recently that the project’s funding has been allocated in the PSDP 2021-22.

Read More: CPEC Projects Worth $15.2 Billion Completed, 36 Under Consideration

4. KKH Thakot-Raikot

Thakot-Raikot Road is a section of Karakoram highway. The project is still ongoing. In fact, the Minister for Planning has indicated that the responsible parties should submit the project proposal to the cabinet this week to move it further.

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5. Expansion and reconstruction of existing Line ML-1

Lastly, Mainline 1 (ML-1) which is the railway line connecting Peshawar to Karachi, is set to expand and undergo reconstruction. For now, the status update is that Pakistan requires a loan from China for the project. While the Chinese party intends to give loans in RMB, Pakistan wants the loan in dollars.

That said, there are a number of completed CPEC projects. Of course, more completed projects are in the energy category. But the authorities have completed tons of infrastructure projects as well. Should they stay on this track record, Pakistan will soon be on the way toward gathering benefits from both hands.

Would you like to keep yourself updated with the status of other CPEC projects? Do let us know in the comments.

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Expo 2020 Dubai: 7 Robots That Will Guide The Visitors Around

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Lyza Rashid
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The Expo 2020 Dubai is the greatest event to ever take place. Plus, it’s happening in Dubai— the place that resides atop the most futuristic places in the world. Thus, how can you assume there won’t be robots at your beck and call? Get acquainted with all the AI technology-powered robots that will be serving you!

1. Mascot Opti 

The mascot is created by the Terminus Group. Opti is an orange-coloured robot that is the jack of all trades. Opti can greet visitors, bust out dance moves and even tell you a couple of jokes.  He’s only a metre tall but he is the epitome of “chhota packet, bara patakha!”

expo 2020 robots guide visitors
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2. Doctor Robot 

Doctor robot is a robot surgeon and it will be unveiled for the first time at EXPO 2020. It also has a giant spaceship replica— imagine being in front of it!

expo 2020 robots guide visitors
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3. Patrol Bot

Patrol robots will be stationed everywhere to observe and monitor the site. They are equipped with an HD facial recognition camera, have a real-time thermo camera and also an SOS button. These bots will be on 24-hour duty to remind visitors of safe practices such as social distancing. 

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Read more: 5 Mind-Blowing Attractions At The Dubai Expo 2020 You Just Can’t…

4. Attendant Bot

These metallic bots are the attendant robots: they will be responsible for showing you the way to your designated destination. These special bots are powered with the ability to display images, text, audio and video for visitors to access and receive necessary information.

expo 2020 robots guide visitors
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5. Delivery Bot

Helpful bots! Delivery bots will carry goods and other things around the site. They have been specially designed to carry out a task-based deployment. These bots can also use voice recognition to respond to your questions.

expo 2020 robots guide visitors
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6. The Vending Trolly

These are other kinds of special robots that can be fitted with racks to carry visitor guides or give you reading materials or maps. They are also trained to carry poster frames, baskets, and catering trays. However, they are not powered with any facial recognition or voice-resembling features.

expo 2020 robots guide visitors
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7. Barista Yanu 

At Expo 2020, you will have the luxury of sipping on coffee that is served by a robotic arm called Yanu. This metal barista is powered by AI and is ready to serve you drinks. Don’t worry, it is also super entertaining, full of jokes that it can tell you!

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Read more: Expo 2020 Dubai: 12 Activities You Can Enjoy With Your Family

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Sarwat Gilani Criticized For Posting A ‘No Filter’ Makeup Selfie

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Lyza Rashid
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Sarwat Gilani is undoubtedly the queen of hearts. The outspoken and opinionated actress has proven herself as a talented woman many times but her good looks are also not to be missed. On one fine day, Sarwat Gilani shared an unfiltered selfie on her social media but alas, netizens were not buying it.

Sarwat Gilani’s Selfie

The Churails actress posted a selfie without any filter on her Instagram. Donning a red lip and open hair, she looked stunning even when she was in a total casual form. She also specified in her Instagram caption that she was “unfiltered” here. Gilani shares her mantra of always loving yourself first. We bet if we looked as good as her always, we would. However, jokes aside, the actress has always championed that one must never hide behind filters. Check out her selfie here:

 

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Netizens Are Not Buying It

However, netizens were not too pleased or even convinced. People believed that she had “too” much makeup on already, what difference would a filter make? To the best of netizens’ knowledge, being “unfiltered” also means not have makeup on. Moreover, others criticised her dressing as a tank top is the hallmark of Western dressing— people get triggered. Though Sarwat Gilani did not respond to any hate comments, you can see them here:

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There’s more:

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Read more: Sarwat Gilani Receives Major Backlash For Celebrating ‘Raksha Bandhan’

What Is It To Be Unfiltered?

To be unfiltered is to simply share on social media what it’s like to be in the moment. If you have makeup on and you share yourself as you are, it is unfiltered. The same also goes for when you do not have any makeup on! The idea is to not specially decorate yourself just to make an appearance on social media. We bet Sarwat Gilani didn’t just put on makeup to take a selfie to post on Instagram— she was probably dressed up anyway!

We need to do away with the idea that makeup is always used or done to hide. People use it to express themselves, feel happy and just have some fun.

Sarwat Gilani – Mostly Criticised

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Recently, the actress and her husband were all set to appear on Ahsan Khan’s show. For this public appearance, Gilani chose a beige saree with a revealing blouse which – obviously – was heavily criticised. It appears Sarwat Gilani is mostly subjected to criticism but knowing the star, we know she isn’t bothered.

Read more: Sarwat Gilani Under Fire For Wearing A ‘Revealing’ Saree

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A List Of iPhones That Will Support iOS 15 Update

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Mehak Zehra
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iOS 15 Update
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While the most recent in the iPhone launches is the lineup of iPhone 13, for iOS, it is the 15th. iPhone 13 launch was scary because everyone wanted to know the price of the latest models. As expected, iPhone 12 Pro Max was way too expensive but the love for the brand remains the same. Now, it’s time for iPhone users to be scared because, with the iOS 15 update, many old iPhones can be rendered useless.

Read More: Prices Of iPhone 13 Series Phones In Pakistan 

What happens usually?

Usually, when a new software update releases, it not only supports the latest phone but the brand allows old phone users to make the update as well. This way, most Apple users are able to use the latest features. However, it is expected that the new software is made to keep the latest model insight, hence, it is not compatible with very old technology. This is why, when, in iOS 14, backtap was added, iPhone 7 was not able to support it.

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And should you update software that hardware cannot support, it might crash the system. This is why the tech giant does not even allow the update for ancient models. Therefore, the Apple users who do not plan to buy a new model anytime soon, get ready to be scared to find out if whether or not your phone is supported.

List of iPhones

Let’s alleviate their fear by announcing the list of iPhones that support the software update. It should be already be noted that the latest iPhone lineup, iPhone 13 already supports the update. iPhone 12, all four models, will also be able to embrace iOS 15. Moreover, iPhone 11 all models, iPhone X all models will also support it.

Read More: Apple iPhone 13 Vs iPhone 12 – Which One To Buy?

But as we go further back in terms of the models, it gets tricky. We have iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. We also have iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. However, with iPhone 6 lineup, only 6S and 6S Plus users can update it. The oldest iPhones supporting the update are iPhone SE both generations.

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Does your iPhone lie on this list? If yes, well, congratulations. And if not, it is time to upgrade. Of course, we will not recommend the cheapest option; the iPhone 6S model because who knows, the iOS 16 software may not support that model anymore.

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Top 5 Scrumptious Food Accounts to Follow on TikTok

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Web Desk
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Making many people famous around the globe, TikTok has emboldened talented individuals who were looking for an opportunity to do things on their own. It has allowed people to delve deeper into their interests and mix them with a little bit of creativity.

The outcome is that many people are now successful content creators who make videos pertaining to their interests and passions or just to document their daily lives in a fun and interactive manner on all walks of life. TikTok is not just a dancing and lip-syncing app, if we talk about the food culture specifically, TikTok has changed the cooking game for millions of active users by revealing some pro chefs with hidden talents. Even in Pakistan, there are some very talented creators who make scrumptious food videos!

Food Accounts on TikTok

The one-minute recipes and food hacks by some food accounts on TikTok have gained a lot of attention. Viral dishes have tempted foodies to try mouth-watering dishes since Pakistanis do not shy away from trying new delicious food items.

Hats off to TikTok for providing a platform to talented chefs who make us all drool with their tempting food videos and leave us all astonished with modern cuisines and unique recipes.

Here are the top, most exciting, and informative food accounts on TikTok in Pakistan where food content ranges from savory to conventional. These accounts upload food videos and share tips that are both easy and cost-effective.

Let’s check them out.

1. @Villagefoodsecrets

Everyone’s favorite Mubashir Saddique is making it big on TikTok as well. Mubashir comes from a small village in Punjab. He makes unique content using his special cooking skills. Without having state-of-the-art equipment for cooking, he has managed to earn millions of loyal followers because his videos are engaging, well-edited, and highly persuasive for the users. For me, it is my go-to account for traditional recipes in Pakistan.

2. @Salt_to_taste

Having 2.7M followers on TikTok, @Salt_to_taste is another choice for go-to recipes. It is one of the most diversified food-related accounts on TikTok, where you can learn to cook your preferred dishes. Here you can find recipes from different regions like Continental, Chinese and Italian. Moreover, a wide array of sweet dish recipes are also featured on @Salt_To_Taste.

3. @foodfusionpk

On no. 3, we have Food Fusion, which provides solutions by preparing hygienic, delicious food with modernized cooking methods. Food Fusion has gained immense popularity since the onset of the pandemic and is considered the top quick recipe destination for Pakistanis.

4. @aliabbas3312

Ali Abbas is another vibrant chef on TikTok. Having a large following on TikTok, Ali shares easy and modern cooking recipes with viewers and mostly bakes cakes and sweet dishes of different types. Ali’s channel can be a perfect place for sweet lovers to learn about the extensive range of cakes and other desserts

5. @that_fooodie_girl

Tayeba is one of the new sensations in the food category since she is making it big on TikTok with a good following on the platform. Tayeba, from Gujranwala, has already shared a number of modern recipes through her creative content. She cooks different dishes like fast food, desserts, fried items, snacks, and bakery items.

These talented creators clearly show that TikTok has outdone the rest and has already made massive penetration in the digital media market. Not only because it’s a mainstream platform, but because TikTok has given a voice to millions of people to showcase their incredible skill set, offering them numerous opportunities to be in the spotlight.

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IKEA Is Launching A Game Collection In Partnership With ASUS

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Dr. Rida Qamar
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IKEA Is Launching A Game Collection In Partnership With ASUS
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If you have been a pro gamer, you might know the importance of gaming equipment and furniture. While IKEA covers a massive range of furniture and accessories for home and office use, they are now stepping into the gaming world as they collaborate with ASUS. The Swedish company is all set to launch an exclusive range of chairs, desks and gaming accessories. The “gaming range” collection is coming out next month.

IKEA’S New Collection 

The collection includes more than 30 Ikea gaming products in total, arranged across six product families. However, only one of these product families, Uppspel, contains products designed in collaboration with ASUS. The rest are Ikea originals with designs “based on the insights and knowledge gained from the collaboration to meet the various needs of gamers,” the retailer says.

The accessories include a range of gaming chairs and tables and accessories, including a customised pegboard for gamers. More accessories include headset stands, mug holders, ring lights and mousepads.

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Pricing starts at $6.49 for the most affordable item, a mouse pad with a polyester top layer, and goes all the way up to $599 for an adjustable gaming desk.

Image source: kotaku.com

Read More: IKEA Is Now Selling Renewable Energy To Households

The First Look 

The first look at the collection shows the furniture pieces which are somewhat similar to their previous groups. However, they are given an upgrade to black colour to make them look sleeker.

Image source: https://kotaku.com/

At the same time, some of the products also come in white and beige colour schemes to make the space look more neutral.

Image source: https://kotaku.com/

IKEA’S Statement 

The business leader for workspaces at IKEA Ewa Richert, says;

“For IKEA, this is about attracting gamers who aren’t happy with the company’s existing offer of home furnishings.”

Further adding, “We want to reach three billion people by 2025.”

Read More: IKEA Wins The Internet After Launching ‘Christiano’ Water Bottle

Sofia Wiktorsson is the product design developer at IKEA. She is keen to stress that IKEA’s teams learned “everything” from ROG regarding gaming.

“This is a new area for us, and the knowledge we have is limited,” she said.

“Our partnership with someone who has the expertise, who has the network of the real gamers to professional gamers, and the fan base – that was crucial for us.”

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Chris Gayle Takes A Dig At Team New Zealand & Twitter Is On Fire

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Dr. Rida Qamar
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Chris Gayle Takes A Dig At Team New Zealand & Twitter's On Fire
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The cricket fraternity around the world is upset by New Zealand’s unilateral decision of withdrawing from the Pakistan tour. After the Sri Lankan cricket analyst, a West Indies cricketer also expressed his opinion on the matter in favor of Pakistan. Chris Gayle tweeted where he mentioned that he is coming to Pakistan and the Twitter community, especially Pakistanis are overjoyed.

Gayle, known for seeing the lighter side of things even in the most serious of situations, is currently in the UAE. He is training with the Punjab Kings for IPL 2021, beginning Sunday.

Read More: New Zealand Calls Off Pakistan Tour Over Security Threats

Tweet By Chris Gayle 

Chris Gayle’s tweet where he asked the fans if they were ready to accompany him to Pakistan got viral as soon as it was made. In fact, the matter became top trending on the platform. Even, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) retweeted Gayle’s statement from their official handle.

Many people took to Twitter to share their reactions to the hilarious instance. The Pakistani Cricketer, Amir Khan, also replied to Gayle, calling him a legend.

Chris Gayle is not the only West Indies cricketer to comment on the situation created by New Zealand. Two-time T20 World Cup-winning captain, Darren Sammy, who has been a regular in the Pakistan Super League, voiced his opinion as well. He said that he has faced no security concerns during his multiple visits to Pakistan in the last six years.

“Disappointed waking up to the news of the cancellation of the Pakistan Vs New Zealand series because of security issues. Over the last 6 years playing and visiting Pakistan has been one of the most enjoyable experiences. I’ve always felt safe. This is a massive blow to Pakistan,” Sammy tweeted.

Twitter gets out of control 

If you are having a bad day in general or if New Zealand’s withdrawal upset you, these tweets will light you up. Have a look:

Withdrawal of the New Zealand Team

The New Zealand cricket team, meanwhile, arrived in Dubai early Sunday after leaving Pakistan. However, the officials have not given any details of the security threat that forced them to abruptly cancel their tour. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has faced a lot of criticism from the PCB, the former, and current Pakistani cricketers for this decision.

Read More: The Madness That Is Pakistan Cricket

Rameez Raja, the PCB chairman issued a video message addressing Pakistanis regarding the ongoing situation.

“There’s a lot of pressure created on Pakistan cricket and (especially) Pakistan cricket at home.” 

“The fight to survive is the base on which we challenge the whole world. If such a situation is developed (again) when international cricket comes under pressure in Pakistan, we will challenge them once again.”

Official Statement of New Zealand

New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday said it alerted NZC to a “credible, specific” security threat to the New Zealand team.

“New Zealand agencies have provided ongoing and consistent advice that Pakistan remains a high threat security environment, as outlined in the New Zealand government travel advisory for Pakistan which notes there is a significant threat from terrorism throughout Pakistan,” the ministry said in a statement.

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