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7 Fool-Proof Tips To Fix Brittle Nails & Make Them Stronger

7 Fool-Proof Tips To Fix Brittle Nails & Make Them Stronger
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Weak and brittle nails can make your hands look untidy. Not only that, nails are an indicator of good health. Brittle and discolored nails can predict that something is going on in your body. However, sometimes the situation only stems from a lack of hand care which in turn causes dry cuticles and weak nails prone to breakage. If you struggle with the same, then changing your habits and giving a little TLC to your nails can make your nails look and feel good.

Try these tips to maintain your nails and keep them in good condition at home.

1. Take Your Vitamins 

You must have heard this phrase time and again, and we can’t emphasize this more. Healthy and strong nails lie at the end of good nutrition and intake of vitamins. Biotin is one of the most important vitamins which belongs to the family of Vitamin B. It can be found in whole grains, cooked eggs, and legumes, or you can take a vitamin B supplement for an added boost.

7 Fool-Proof Tips To Fix Brittle Nails & Make Them Stronger
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2. Moisturize 

If you do not want to splurge on hand cream, a regular moisturizer or petroleum jelly will do the same. Moisturizing can help with dry cuticles and brittle, damaged nails and make them less prone to breakage.

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3. Minimize Exposure 

Do not use your nails to open lids or cans and minimize exposure to water. Try to wear gloves while washing the dishing. Dish shops can be challenging for your skin and fingernails, causing drying, spitting, peeling, and breakage.

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4. Nail Length 

Maintain an adequate nail length that can be managed at home easily. Keeping long nails will only increase your chances of breakage and will get caught on things quickly.

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5. Massage Your Nails 

Massaging your fingernails stimulates blood flow to the area, helping them grow longer and more robust. Make it a habit of moisturizing your hands immediately after washing. This will prevent your nails from overdrying and will keep them hydrated.

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6. Use Oils 

Massage olive oil and almond oil at least once a week, or soak them in extra virgin olive oil 10-15 minutes a day for a month. This will provide rich nutrients since oils do a better job soaking into the nail bed.

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7. Stop Biting 

If you have brittle and weak nails, the chances are you have a habit of nail-biting. To get the nails and hands of your dreams, make sure to quit the habit altogether. Make a conscious effort to stop biting and apply moisturizing products as often as you can throughout the day.

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This Pakistani Reporter Is Comparing Uwrapped Candies To Rape Victims

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This reporter of PNN news tried his best to explain why women must cover themselves. The result? He looked embarrassing, sounded nonsensical, and proved all the reasons why women fight against patriarchy.

The Wrapper Toffee Analogy

This reporter went on length to talk about women as toffies. Holding two toffies in his hand, he unwraps one while leaving the other covered. According to him, the unwrapped toffee is exposed to all the “bacteria, viruses” on the road while the other will remain protected.

Nobody will want to have the exposed toffee! However, the covered toffee can be had by everyone.

Women Are Just Like That

He continues on the same wavelength and asserts that this is just how women are. When a woman is covered i.e. wears fuller clothing and all, she can remain protected. She will be able to defend herself. However, when the woman wears scarce clothing, she will not be able to defend herself. She is now exposed to all the unseen dirt on the road.

That is why this reporter also believes in the Prime Minister’s statements. He believes what he said made sense and it is the law of life. Isn’t it interesting, that to showcase the premier’s statements as valid, one must reduce women to toffies?

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He’s Not Wrong About Everything

This reporter wasn’t wrong about everything in his analogy. One thing he got spot-on was that men are bacteria and viruses. He likened men to flies and pests that won’t leave uncovered food alone. We can grant him this.

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This reporting is also hilarious because he fails to acknowledge how he implicates himself in his words. Should someone ask him what type of bacteria and virus he is? Has he landed on any uncovered food or is he a robot?

No Standard of Journalism

The unfortunate truth is that his virality might get him a promotion at PNN. His seniors, probably and most definitely all men will be very proud to hear his remarks. Most men, fathers, and religious clerics will agree with his logic.

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It is because of such incidents that we witness a decline in the standard of journalism in Pakistan. Said views are an example of personal bias and opinions being asserted on national television which is never invited. There should be proper training and tests of reporters and broadcasters before they join their positions.

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6 Qualities That Make SSG Commandos A Formidable Force Of Nature

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There are several military wings in every army around the world. Despite there being so many armies, there are still many notable wings. One of the most formidable ones is are the SSG Commandos. They are a part of the Pakistan army and certainly live up to their name. They are considered as one of the most competent wings in the world.

The world has seen quite a lot of conflicts and operations over the years. From world wars to gulf wars, everything has taken place. However, in the middle of some of them, the SSG was present. They were sent to make sure the conflict was won. Their existence signifies how far courageous individuals are willing to go. So, what are some of the qualities that make SSG Commandos a formidable force of nature?

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1. Rock Solid Routine

The SSG Commandos have what we may call a rock-solid routine. They are punctual to the dot and never miss an appointment for anything. This includes training exercises, drills, or lunch. You have to be at a certain level of can-do to be able to perfect this. The commandos wake up at the earliest hours and sometimes go through the night without sleep. They are certainly resilient.

2. Gruelling SSG Tests

It takes quite a lot of effort to be inducted into the SSG. The tests are not easy and they test every part of your being. Whether you have been used to difficult tests or not, these will definitely put you on the spot. From walking through areas filled with heat to climbing snowy areas, the tests have them all.

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3. Resistance To Any Kind Of Environment

Since the SSG are put through such difficult tests, they develop a certain level of resistance. They become these impressive, hardened army men who can survive in any environment. SSG of the Pakistan army are known to survive cold and heat to the extremes. They can even go for days without the nutrition that a civilian would need.

4. SSG Extraordinary Perceptive Skills

It counts a lot as to how a person looks at an environment. The SSG commandos are trained to view any situation from all angles. They have to map out every single node on a map. When the time of action comes, they are ready with backup planes as well. Contingency is extremely important in such a time. These perceptive skills don’t come easily to everyone but SSG certainly has them.

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5. Will Power To Infinity And Beyond

Additionally, to be able to survive in the SSG, one needs an exceptional amount of willpower. One has to be able to think outside of the box. They may be asked to perform tasks that are not considered easy for an ordinary citizen. Thus, competition for such a task requires an immense amount of willpower. This is something the SSG has in bunches!

6. SSG Diverse Skillset In The Field

They are trained in quite a lot of areas. Whether it is diving underwater or from the air, they have it. Since this is the top wing of the military, they go through every kind of training there is. You can expect an SSG commando to have an extremely diverse skillset. They have weaponry experience as well as unarmed combat experience.

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The Google Fi Is Soon To Roll Out VPN To iPhone Users Worldwide

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Google that primarily accommodates android users, it is rare to see that entity accommodating iPhones. In recent news, Google Fi, the built-in virtual private network (VPN) that Google’s MVNO had been offering, will be available for iPhone users as well.

Google Fi – History

Google Fi was introduced in November 2018. Initially, it was only for Pixel devices but after a year it expanded to all android phones. The feature was introduced alongside an enhanced network option to enable secure connection and automatic shift to mobile data in case of poor wif-fi. The announcement for expanding into iOS (iPhones) was made in February 2021, almost two and a quarter years later of its first introduction.

The benefits of having a VPN include a shielded IP address. Moreover, numerous third parties are also unable to see what you are browsing through when on unsecured sites. In 2021, this has become an important feature considering the number of sites looking to steal your data.

Google – IOS

The feature rolled out yesterday but for a limited group. It will soon be rolled out ‘almost’ all over the world in a few weeks

The Google Fi VPN is available in the following countries:

Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, US, US Minor Outlying Islands, and Virgin Islands

To avail it, you will have to update the Fi companion app on the App Store to its version 3.5. You will then have to go to the main “Account” tab where you will find the “Phone Settings” section. In the phone settings, you will go to the “Privacy & Security” menu, initially, it was just “Privacy”. You will have the power to switch on or off your VPN from there by tapping on the “Protect your online activity” option.

To manage it, you will have to enter your verification code as required by the phone; this could be your passcode/fingerprint/Face ID. “VPN” will be seen in the top status bar on the phone.

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MG ZS EV: Pakistan’s First Locally Produced Electric Vehicle

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MG has been one of the fastest rising car brands in Pakistan. Their vehicles deliver quality without compromise. Not to mention the loss they must have faced when the MG loaded truck toppled. This shows that they are working tirelessly despite the obstacles they face. In recent news, we have just found out something about the MG ZS vehicles.

The electric variant of the MG ZS has gotten quite popular recently. It is referred to as the MG ZS EV. The final letters state that this is an electric vehicle. This means that the vehicle has functionality quite beyond combustion engines. However, until now, the vehicle wasn’t heard of, from Pakistan. Now, it seems that it might be seen on the roads sooner than expected.

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MG ZS EV Incoming

From reports and a post by Javed Afridi, the production of this vehicle has started. In a recent tweet, he showed the vehicle moving off the assembly line. This points towards the production of this vehicle on a local level. However, that is not the only thing to note here. The MG ZS EV is, allegedly, being produced on a mass scale. We don’t have to worry about the vehicle running out of stock. This is because the number of them being produced is quite high.

This opens up a lot of opportunities for electric vehicles in Pakistan. We have quite a distance to cover when it comes to the electric era but we are progressing. The MG ZS EV might just be one of the greatest things to happen to our vehicle industry. Not only is the production local, but it is also the first for electric cars. MG ZS EV is the first vehicle to be locally mass-produced!

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Moving Up In Automobiles

The specifications on this vehicle are quite impressive. The motor is mounted on the front axle and it produces about 140hp. Additionally, the whole setup is powered by a 44.5kWh, which gives it quite a lot of room for running. You can easily dish out a whole lot of kilometres before your car runs out of charge. The age is new and the stations are less but it’s possible to run the car for quite a distance.

If we talk about the price of the vehicle, then you may be taken aback a bit. The MG ZS EV is expected to be sold for about Rs.6.85 million. Yes, the price number is staggering but the vehicle does not have a combustion engine either. The price gap between the EV version and the petrol one is Rs.2.7 million. Since this is a hefty investment, it will take a lot of thinking before a vehicle is bought.

However, we hope that the industry flourishes in Pakistan. If one electric vehicle can appear, many more can too. Maybe we get to see more and more EV brands in Pakistan as the decade progresses.

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HBO Intern Makes A Major Mistake In Email, Gets Unexpected Support

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When you catch a major mistake by a brand, the first words out of our mouths are, ‘Oh, someone’s getting fired.’ Knowing that making a mistake is stressful for employees, especially interns, most of Twitter rallied in support of the HBO intern after the recent event.

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What had happened was that the intern at HBO Max rolled out an email accidentally. It was sent to a number of its 44 million subscribers. The recipients were initially confused so they started sharing screenshots of it online. HBO Max immediately took notice. They responded with a tweet clarifying the situation. It was mentioned that the intern had done it and that they were helping them through it.

“it was the intern. No, really. And we’re helping them through it.”

Dear Intern

After this, the internet was overloaded with ‘Dear Intern,” tweets. And all of them were super supportive of that intern. In fact, they even started sharing their own experiences of when they made a super major mistake.

I mean, just imagine making a menstrual calendar and that being shared with all colleagues.

The point of all those tweets was to make sure that the intern does not resort to self blaming and slip into depression.

Some of these tweets were most definitely hilarious and some just incomprehensible. How can a company let go of adding a murdersome tone description to something as light hearted as sponge on?

As someone who has already made their first major mistake, I can definitely attest to this. It does seem like the world would end, or that you would get fired but that does not happen. The first major mistake serves as your initiation into the ranks. It is the mistake that makes you bolder. You become more comfortable at taking risks. At the same time, however, it tells you the limits of what you shall not cross. And as an employee, you make sure you stay well within the limits.

If you were in place of HBO Max, how would you have reacted? Also, what do you think the HBO intern must be going through? Would it be all glitter and roses even within the office or would he be getting bullied by the senior employees? Let us know in the comments and we’ll sure to add them in the article. Until then, do share your own version of the ‘dear intern’ tweet.

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IKEA Wins The Internet After Launching ‘Christiano’ Water Bottle

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Last week Christiano Ronaldo and Coca-cola both made the headlines regarding the cola controversy when Ronaldo replaced the bottle of soda with water. Hence, he encouraged people to drink water instead of soft drinks while saying “agua” (water in English). The result of this was Coca-cola losing billions of dollars and the value in shares.

IKEA Leads The Controversy 

Now, a significant home accessory and furniture brand IKEA Canada is taking its marketing to another level by selling a water bottle named after the footballer. The furnishing giant is selling the bottle under the name of “Christiano” for $1.99. The bottle is sustainable, which means it can be reused for water purposes only, as the label states.

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Social Media Post

The message was not clear enough; the IKEA handles also tags the footballer under the hashtag #euro2020. The post captions, “Drink water, sustainably.”

The Swedish retailer made sure to label the bottle ‘for water only’ to support Ronaldo’s disdain towards high-sugar beverages.

Ikea’s branding of the bottles drew praise from many, with one of their followers saying: “Give your marketing team a raise.”

Using Viral Incidents For Marketing 

As if the controversy has not caused enough headache for the Coca-Cola PR team, dragging it into another marketing gimmick seems a little too far-fetched.

Brands always find a way to capitalize on a viral situation. Ikea’s reactive marketing team has been swift to prove that they have Ronaldo’s back.

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The Swedish retailer also made good use of its marketing strategies previously while revealing how some of its rugs were used as props during the Game of Thrones climactic conclusion when interest was at its peak.

This only shows some serious brainstormers are leading their marketing department. Hence, they make sure to use viral’s and pop culture to their advantage.

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Fragrance of War – J. Launches Two New Exclusive Fragrances

J. was established in 2002 and has expanded over the world with 20+ international outlets across US, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar, while having a network of 100+ outlets across Pakistan.

Having an array of popular stars on-board in the past, J. is now proud to launch its two new fragrances: Warrior (Savasci) and Defender, in collaboration with the famous stars starring in the popular Turkish drama series in Pakistan, Cengiz Coşkun and Nurettin Sönmez, whose famously portrayed characters embody the names of the fragrances respectively. The magnitude of this launch makes it Pakistan’s biggest fragrance launch of the year.

“J. partnering with Cengiz Coşkun and Nurettin Sönmez as brand ambassadors for its new fragrance launch will be a big step in further improving the relationship between Pakistan and Turkey’’ says Ahmed Ali, Head of Marketing; J. Fragrances and Cosmetics.

The launch of these two fragrances, Warrior (Savasci) for Cengiz Coskun and Defender for Nurettin Sonmez by J., kicked off by making a massive buzz on all social media platforms across Pakistan, leaving the audience awe-struck with the jaw-dropping posts and teasers, posted by the Turkish stars themselves, followed by a full-throttle 360 launch of the DVC.

The launch of the aforementioned fragrances became talk of the town on social media not just because of the collaboration with Turkish stars, but also for its high-end DVC production which set the bar high for all the other brands in Pakistan.

The launch of these new exclusive fragrances also marked J. Fragrances’ first-ever pre-booking trial, which proved to be a huge milestone for the brand from a marketing perspective.

Both the fragrances are bound to set a new benchmark for traditional pour homme fragrances. Warrior (Savasci) for Cengiz Coskun by J. is an intense oriental musky fragrance, while Defender for Nurettin Sonmez by J. is a fougere that brings together cardamom, bergamot & violet leaf at the top. What also makes these fragrances stand apart, is the top-notch and luxurious look of the bottles, which reflects the premium persona of the fragrance range.

‘’J. Fragrances has once again won over millions of fans across the globe by launching two new innovative fragrances which is an addition to our already existing wide collection of exquisite Fragrances’’- Ahmed Ali, Head of Marketing   J. Fragrances and Cosmetics.

IBA Karachi Organizes CEO Forum On ‘After COVID: What Have We Learnt?’

June 23, 2021: The IBA Karachi organized a dialogue on “After COVID: What have we learnt?” at the IBA City Campus. The discussion was conducted under the dialogue series ‘CEO Forum’. The dialogue was moderated by Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director, IBA Karachi who was in conversation with business and media professionals, including Mr. Khalid Mahmood, CEO, Getz Pharma; Mr. Dinshaw B. Avari, Executive Director, Avari Towers Limited; Mr. Azhar Abbas, Managing Director, Geo News; Ms. Huma Adnan, Creative Director, Craft Stories and Fnk Asia; and Mr. Kashan Hasan, CEO, Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan Limited. The speakers actively communicated the challenges they faced in the pandemic and the silver linings that came with it. Attendees included industrialists, business professionals, students, faculty, media personnel, academicians, members from the corporate sector and diplomats.

The dialogue shed light on how the pandemic has changed the nature of doing business and subsequently the economic landscape of the country.

Dr. Zaidi, setting the tone of the session enquired if the world is in a post-Covid or post-vaccination phase? Mr. Mehmood responded by highlighting the need for more spending on primary healthcare and stated that Pakistan should not be celebrating as Covid has not been defeated. “We are sitting on a time bomb with only 3% of the population vaccinated and herd immunity is not attainable before 70% vaccinations are carried out.” He also mentioned the aplenty opportunities that have surfaced due to the pandemic and with a robust pharmaceutical industry, Pakistan can do much more to tap on the breakthroughs it can make in the field of vaccine manufacturing.

Mr. Avari, hailing from the industry hit the worst due to the pandemic, spoke about the economic and non-economic challenges the hospitality industry faced and the learning opportunities that came with it. “It has always been instilled in us to help the marginalized, but we don’t want to advertise it. We didn’t lay off any employee even though the travel industry has been decimated,” he said. He also touched upon the dearth of safety nets in Pakistan making it the responsibility of the organizations to cater to the needs of their employees. But he pointed out the learning for his team which is the opportunity to devise synergies through centralizing of various departments.

Talking about the changing dynamics of the media, Dr. Zaidi questioned Mr. Abbas about what has changed in his workplace. Highlighting journalism’s different nature of work, Mr. Abbas mentioned the challenges that arose due to work from home being implemented as sending reporters to get stories was a huge concern. But the most important concern was how to maintain a balance between keeping people informed while ensuring that the shared information does not create panic amongst the public. Speaking about the gains made during the pandemic, he spoke about adaptability being key to the changing sphere of traditional media. “We created the first virtual newsroom of Pakistan,” he mentioned a key outcome of working remotely for his team, a sphere, where different teams work in shifts from various cities and collaborate with each other virtually. He mentioned that print media during this period, has suffered locally as well as internationally while television has grown immensely.

When it comes to the world of creatives, Ms. Adnan shared that the designers believe in change and without change, there is no design. Talking about the overnight change her line of work had to go through was no less than a 360-degree shift with supply chains being affected majorly. Going forward, she stated, “We need to change all integrated aspects of doing business. Multitasking was the only way to survive. Believing in change, we adapted to newer circumstances.”

Mr. Hasan’s organization was crucial in the crisis with its range of products being in high demand. Shedding light on the avenues which have evolved over the past year, he shared how his organization is progressing. “We worked a lot towards localization. Even though we have been lucky so far but we cannot be complacent, instead we need to learn to adapt as there have been some permanent changes made in the world.”

The dialogue concluded with a Q&A session between the speakers and the audience.

Khalil ur Rehman Agrees With Imran Khan & Pakistanis Are Furious

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You know that meme? ‘Name a better duo we’ll wait?’ Well, it appears we now have another iconic duo speaking for women and it’s none other than our Premier and Khalil-ul-Rehman. *Trigger warning: mention of r*pe.

Premier’s Statements

Prime Minister Imran Khan’s statement in a recent interview has left the majority of the country shocked, devastated, and uncomfortably angry. The other half is in agreement with him and feels at rest, “finally someone said the right thing”.

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The statement that divided the country in two was over rape.

When the interviewer asked him if women’s clothes had any effect/relationship to the rape epidemic spreading across the country, Khan had a disappointing and uninformed answer. He stated something song the lines of when women wear few clothes, it tempts men. Those men who are not tempted to rape are robots. In a sad turn of events, PM was asked a trick question and he very severely failed the trick.

Khalil-Ur-Rehman Agrees

Khalil-Ur-Rehman and his problematic statements are like gum that sticks on your hair. Once it gets there, it just won’t seem to come off. You have to cut the hair strand entirely to dispose of it.

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This time the misogynistic director said he completely agrees with PM. He salutes him! He must be a father and his inner fatherhood prompted him to say such things. Granted that PM’s comments were focused on raising children better, Khalil-ur-Rehman should be asked only one question. Would this still be a fatherly statement if it was revealed that the majority of women raped were fully clothed? Or would this be victim-blaming?

There’s More Where That Came From

He also begins his speech on national television very assuredly. One of the other more problematic things he said was about a corrupt nation. He said that in a corrupt nation, money is spent most on real state and “dou number aurat”.

Now, can this guy please define what an “aik number and dou number aurat” is? We would also like more information on whether there are “teen number and chaar number aurats”.

Here’s the video:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=489438348788581

The Problem Is Clear As Day

The problem we face as a country, the reason why our sexual assault cases are so high, is clear. It is because men like Khalil-ur-Rehman are given a platform to speak on. It’s because they enjoy prominence.

It is also because we are led by men such as Imran Khan whose understanding of rape is archaic.

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Lifebuoy Pakistan, Social Media & Celebrities Land Message Of Following Covid-19 SOPS

The global rise of COVID-19 in the last few months has been alarming and within Pakistan too, its effects during the latest wave, have become visibly more lethal. There have been countless cases across the nation and many have unfortunately lost their lives due to the continuous upward climb of the Coronavirus. Now, more than ever, the country needs to come together as Lifebuoy Soap appeals to fellow citizens to keep the fight going – be stronger than ever before.

Starting with an appeal of continuing the SOPs set in Pakistan to combat COVID-19, we saw Lifebuoy Brand Ambassador Ayeza Khan in a Lifebuoy Soap TV commercial shine a ray of hope by asking everyone to keep washing their hands with soap – any soap – to maintain a social distance with others, wear a mask properly by covering both mouth and nose, and of course to get vaccinated if the option is available and accessible.

The appeal struck a chord with pop idol and educationist Shehzad Roy, who continued the message on digital spaces in Pakistan by encouraging not just the public but also urging celebrities of the industry to come forward in continuing the good safety habits we had learned during the last year and a half. The message has remained simple – not to forget the four important SOPs (wash, mask, distance and vaccinate) when we need them the most in our battle against the virus.

Understanding the seriousness of the appeal put forward by Shehzad Roy and Ayeza Khan, celebrities and important figures of the entertainment industry such as Sanam Saeed, Sanam Jung, Rabia Anum, Ali Safina and Sana Javed also spoke about the importance of rigorously maintaining the SOPs set by the government to ensure everyone stays protected.

“The COVID-19 situation in Pakistan is worsening because many have stopped maintaining the protocols. We cannot afford to do that right now,” Sanam Jung wrote in her post. “I am appealing to all my fans to please keep doing the best they can. Please continue to wear a mask, wash hands with soap, maintain a distance and get vaccinated so that we can stop the contagious spread!”

Seeing this, the internet picked up on just how widespread COVID-19 has turned out to be in Pakistan and some of the biggest influencers of the country, such as Ali Gul Pir, Abdullah Khatak, Junaid Akram, Mansoor Qureshi, Ali Arif, Mubeen Ul Haq, Ali Zar, Hunaina Rasool, Daniyal Sheikh, Kashan from The Idiotz, Ghazenfer Jaffery of Bekaar Films, Humna Ayub, Ayla Adnan, Nayab Ijazz, Ali Hassan Rana, Sami Rehman, Bilal Munir, Ekra Ali, Azlan Shah. Rida Mirza, and Fariha Asghar took notice and posted their own images and videos with the signature appeal gesture to continue following SOPs.

“Amidst the third wave of COVID-19, we’ve started to neglect the SOPs provided by the Government of Pakistan,” comedian and influencer Junaid Akram wrote. “The virus has mutated into multiple variants and the only way we can get through is by adhering to SOPs. We have to do this to make it through kyun kay Pakistan ki safety ab hum sab kay haathon mai hai!”

The campaign not only managed to make people aware of the SOPs in place, but also narrated tales of a wide range of loss – both of people and livelihoods. Stories from various walks of life painted a picture of distress and just how important following SOPs at this point is. In particular, members from the health community such as front-line workers, along with others from different careers opened up about how COVID-19 has affected them.

A person, who used to run the canteen, spoke out about how due to the rising cases, schools have been closed down, and that had a massive impact on his ability to earn a living. The only way he knew to earn for his family has been finished, rendering him unemployed.

Other real-life stories of loss and deprivation from those who have been on the front line and from those whose livelihood Covid has impacted, like restaurant waiters have resonated with the Pakistani public, as distressed narratives bring out just how important it is to maintain healthy safety habits at this point to ensure not only a country that will go back to normal conditions again but also ensure more people don’t lose out on jobs and fear for their lives.

Truly, changing Pakistan is in your hands.

Zaid Ali Responds To A Troll Who Called His Baby ‘Gay’

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Zaid Ali became famous with the funny dupatta videos he would make for the Pakistani audience from Canada. After that, he became a full-time YouTuber. Because he would make vlogs based on his everyday life, people closely follow his marriage; the recent most event where is the expected arrival of the new member.

Zaid Ali With The Troll

If you are a Zaid Ali fan, you would have seen the video where Yumna reveals they were expecting. Now, as the date nears, they had their gender reveal party. The gender binary stereotype was the highlight because it was all about whether it will be a boy or a girl.

A troll raised this issue but given he was a troll, he did it as an insult. He asked Zaid, “What color would you use if he was gay?”

Being an influencer, Zaid’s responsibility was to school the person about how he was wrong. Instead, he got down to his level, responded, and hit him back with the same tone that implied ‘gay’ as an insult.

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Gender Reveal Video

The question had stemmed from the society enforced stereotypes of pink being a girl’s color and blue for boys. So during the gender reveal party, there were four party-poppers. Two with pink confetti and two with blue. In the end, Yumna and Zaid were to pop a black balloon where they found blue confetti. Through this, they determined that they were going to have a baby boy.

While the troll was wrong in trying to bring them down during their happy time, Zaid did not deal with this in the best way either. Not only did he use ‘gay’ as an insult for the troll but he also brought in parents.

There is one thing we should never do; use parents in the insult. There are some basic etiquettes because once we let go of them, there are no limits to what we will cross and the feuds escalate to immeasurable heights.

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Atif Aslam Shares A Teaser Of His Upcoming Song ‘Dil Jalane Ki Baat’

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Atif Aslam is back with a new song. Though we have only been granted a teaser uptil now, we are already in love with this latest creation.

Dil Jalane Ki Baat

The new song is titled ‘Dil Jalane Ki Baat’ and its visual appeal is spectacular. It looks like a midsummer night’s dream with white and wide drapes all around. No colour in sight, just white while the video gets shot in greys. 

 

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Atif Aslam himself is dressed in a white shirt and looking legendary, as always. The female in the video is also dressed in an enviable white dress full of pleats, drapes and minimal charm.  We absolutely can not wait to see the entire video.

A Sufi Song?

Atif Aslam’s latest song is being produced under the label of Sufi Score. It is a record label and Youtube channel based in the United Kingdom. To that end, the video also looks like it’s shot in a warehouse abroad. What do you say?

 

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Regardless, from the snippet, we have been blessed with so far, the melody in the background sounds a lot like Sufi music. It sounds like the classical opening of any qawali that we have been addicted to. Truth be told, that’s also Atif Aslam’s taste in these recent years.

Atif Aslam’s Fandom

The comment section under this teaser post is going wild with excitement and love. His fans are over the moon to know there’ll be a new song by none other than Atif Aslam they can listen to on repeat. The fandoms of singers will perhaps always remain stronger than any other. Especially Atif Aslam’s, whose fans have loved him since his earlier hits like ‘Woh Lamhe’ and now wait for ‘Dil Jalane Ki Baat’.

Here’s the reaction of people:

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Atif Aslam’s Greatest Hits

Nothing and nobody compares to the phenomenon of Atif Aslam. His range of music is phenomenal and so are some of his best hits. For instance, Woh Lamhe can still transport people back into their memories of when they first heard the song. ‘Hum Kis Galli Ja Rahe Hain’ is a song you can not dance to when it comes on.

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‘Tu Jaane Na’ is the number 1 song of anyone having a crush or falling in love for the first time. ‘Doori’ is again an impeccable song to jam to during a car ride with friends. Atif Aslam’s songs, in short, bring people together.

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Yasir Hussain’s Recent Picture Stirs An Online Controversy

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Yasir Hussain’s recent attempts to be ‘cool’ and responsible simultaneously have backfired. Here’s what the actor is caught in the middle of now

“Tambakoo Noshi”

Yasir Hussain put up a dark and mysterious photo of himself in shades of grey and black. The picture must be from a shoot which he is not putting on the gram to keep the flow going. Dressed in what seems like a jacket with his usually coiffed hair, Yasir Hussain is smoking a cigarette.

 

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Half the appeal of the picture is stemming from the smoke the cigarette is creating. Putting this picture up, he must have felt cool. 

The Conflict of Interests

However, to also be his usual advising self, he warned everyone against smoking in his caption. He writes in Urdu that smoking is bad for health. I don’t do it and you shouldn’t also.

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It was this precise line that people caught hold of. Obviously, it rubbed people the wrong way. “Why are you doing it then?” started pouring in from hundreds of followers.

The Netizens’ Stance

Netizens are quite obviously upset and disapprove of this photo. To do something clearly and then advise everyone else against it to remain ‘pure’ is nonsensical. Moreover, if one really does not smoke, why take 2-3 puffs for a photo then? None of these questions seems to be answered.

Here’s a look at the controversy-laden picture’s comment section:

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Why Is This Found “Cool”?

For some unknown reason, even in the 21st-century celebrities believe that smoking is cool. They regularly put up photos of them smoking and then would make either some an excuse or deny all responsibility as Hussain has. 

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Starting from Muneeb Butt who put up a photo with a cigar to now Yasir Hussain who doesn’t smoke but still smokes. What is the message being imparted to youth?

Props for Photos?

When he denies smoking yet does it for a photo, he imparts the idea that doing this is ‘okay’ and ‘cool’. He influences youth indirectly to also pick up a cigarette for a photo and take 2-3 puffs. But remember, always warn others to not do it and tell them you do not also!

It is through these ways that the youth often falls into the addictive habit of smoking. One does it once to fit in and be cool and then keeps doing it until it is too late. Hopefully the comments section is teaching Yasir Hussain something!

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Bagallery & Snack Video Announce Exciting Partnership

KARACHI, 23rd June, 2021 – Bagallery announces an exciting new partnership with increasingly popular short-video platform, SnackVideo. This partnership will make SnackVideo the official short-video platform for Bagallery during their 4th Anniversary Campaign between 26th to 30th June, 2021.

Bagallery is celebrating its 4th year with a brand-new mix track based on their trending hashtag #PartyOnline. This hashtag has been on the forefront of Bagallery’s 4th anniversary campaign, encouraging people to stay home during these times and “Party Online!”. Their funky jingle is meant to get viral traction, and has an exciting competition behind it!

Through this collaboration with SnackVideo, users in Pakistan can take part in the #PartyOnline challenge and bring their creativity out with a party theme video, showcasing how they party online to get a chance to win exciting prizes sponsored by Bagallery exclusively for the SnackVideo audience.

JS Bank Introduces Tax Certificate Issuance via WhatsApp

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JS Bank achieved a major milestone in simplifying the taxation processes by offering customers to generate their tax certificates instantly through JSBot- Personal WhatsApp Banking Assistant.

Users can simply send a message to JS Banks’ dedicated WhatsApp number +92348 7003000, enter required details, and get their Tax Certificate generated instantly for the yearly submission of their tax returns.

Mr. Noman Azhar – Chief Digital Officer stated “The goal is to provide consumers with an unparalleled digital experience and financial solutions that makes their mandatory yet tiresome tasks, like tax filing, easier. We will continue to develop innovative and technology-driven solutions that will enable the migration of our customers from branches to digital channels. For us speed is the name of the game.”

JS Bank’s WhatsApp Banking service offers a highly convenient, cost-effective self-service banking platform using encrypted messaging functionality for users to access various banking services including Account & Credit Card Inquiry, Location features, Product offerings, Deals & Discounts, Complaint Facility, and many more to come.

With a strong focus on helping Pakistan progress with technology, JS Bank is continuously seeking innovative solutions to serving customers at their preferred touchpoints. Given the proliferation, and convenience of WhatsApp in everyday life, this offering will go a long way in gaining customer engagement and confidence in digital transactions.

To begin your digital experience journey, chat with us on JSBot: https://bit.ly/JS-Bot

Is Apple Working On Making Less Expensive Phone For 2022?

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Apple is a sign of status symbol. While you do like their updates, their features, the camera quality but that does not matter when you go to update or exchange your phone with the latest model and a bigger screen. However, they just keep getting more and more expensive. If you are in a similar sort of trouble, finding it expensive, the tech giant has some good news for you.

Affordable yet bigger iPhone

The company will be launching an all-new affordable phone with a bigger screen. The screen size is said to be 6.7 inches; the size that the company is offering in its 12 Pro Max. Plus, that phone was available for $1099, but the analyst at Apple has indicated that the new phone will cost less than $900. Of course, the phone will not come out until next year so this must be a suggestion that the new phone will be part of the iPhone 14 series.

In the new phones, it was said that the size of the screen will range from 6.1 to 6.7 inches; but this is for the non-pro lineup. In iPhone 12 series, these sizes were for pro and pro max. There will not be a phone with a 5.7-inch screen reserved for the Mini lineup. The analyst giving details said that Mini will be going away because it had very low sales.

Apple commissioned research

This might also have grounds in the Epic v. Apple Trial. In this trial, it was shown that Apple did research on people’s smartphone purchasing habits. The research stated that customers are more attracted to phones with screen-size bigger than six inches. And because of the phone size, they even shift to Samsung products over Apple.

But both companies are looking at a slowing down market.

Regardless, Apple phones including iPhone 12, 11, and XR. have 6.1-inch screens. It knows how to keep its users by the hook so just maybe next year, it may announce phones with a screen size bigger than even 6.1 inches but of lesser than $1,000.

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These Games Are Free On The ‘Epic Games’ Store Right Now

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The world of gaming is quite widespread. In every corner of the Earth, you can find a gamer. The world is so extensive that numerous genres exist. It doesn’t matter whether you play shooters or horrors. Every gamer is unique to their skill set. So, what does the Epic Games store have for us this week? You might be aware of their free game policy that is exercised every week.

Epic Games is one of the most popular game stores out there. It stands out there right next to Steam and Origin. One of the most outstanding features is that the store is continually updating and improving. While it may have its drawbacks, it is certainly a good place to get free games! Yes, they give away free games to users every week. Each week is a new game. This week, we have some games for you to get and play!

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The store application is completely free to download and install. Once done, you can make an account on it and even link it with your email. It also gives you the option to link with the steam account. Once that is done, simply scroll down the store tab and check out the games. For this week, we have two special ones.

The first free game is ‘Hell is other demons’. While the gameplay might not be too modern, the theme of the game is quite engaging. You take the battle to the enemy and spend hours going through level after level. You are guaranteed to get hooked on this game and it is completely free right now. The game is a fast-paced bullet-hell platformer. If you have played games like doom, quake, and meat boy, this should be a walk in the park.

The Second Buy

Now, this game is more towards the cooperative side. It is one of the best games to give one a nostalgic feeling. It has been here for quite a while and has gathered quite a lot of following. The game goes by the name of ‘Overcooked 2!’. The game is a sequel to the much-known ‘Overcooked!’ It puts the player in a cooking simulation world, wrought with challenges and riddles.

You cannot get bored of this game, especially when you can play with a friend. However, it will not be free after a day so you better get your hands on it as soon as possible. Since Epic Games offers new free games each this, these games are nearing the end of the week. The free games are available to get till June 24th, 2021.

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How Muslims Celebrate Eid Around the World

Eid ul Fitr is a joyous occasion for Muslims around the world. It marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramazan, in which we fast from sunrise to sunset. Abstaining from food water, being kind to one another and be grateful for everything we possess, are some keystones of this month.

The end of Ramazan is celebrated with Eid – a grand affair during which Muslims prepare feasts, visit relatives and rejoice. Muslims across the world celebrate in their own unique way. Here’s a look at the way some countries commemorate the occasion.

Indonesia

After Ramazan is over, Indonesians observe the tradition of Grebeg Syawal which involves offering vegetables, peppers, eggs and other items terms ‘Gunungan Wadon’ to the people. These items are brought to the Grand Mosque symbolizing alms from the Sultan to his people. Receiving these is believed to be good luck in the year ahead.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan has a fun way of celebrating Eid. Families buy 200-300 eggs. Boil them and paint them in various colors like yellow, red, purple. They then gather in a large open space and try to crack each other’s eggs. The game is called ‘Tokhm Jangi’.

Turkey

In Turkey Eid is known as ‘Seker Bayrami’. Little kids go door to door wishing people and receive traditional sweets in return. Adults visit relatives and ask for forgiveness. They also pay respects to the dead by visiting graveyards.

Egypt

In Egypt, Eid is celebrated for four days. A large feast is organized mainly with fish dishes. Other items on the menu include Fata, a combination of rice, meat, onions and vinegar and Kahk a kind of cookies.

Iraq

The people of Iraq prepare a dish called Klaicha made with nuts and dates for Eid. Iraqis love sweets so the entire occasion is filled with different kinds of sweets which the people share with their loved ones.

UAE

In UAE, the entire country comes together to celebrate. Several traditional shows are set up for families to enjoy. Theme parks are decorated and shows put on display like tanoura dance shows, magic shows, beauty stations etc.

Mauritius

The entire occasion of Eid in Mauritius is centered around Biryani. After the morning prayers, families get together and enjoy the delicious dish as an afternoon meal. 

Pakistan

In Pakistan, Eid ul-Fitr is known as meethi Eid. The celebrations last three days during which people prepare a sweet dish made with vermicelli. They get together with relatives and adults give money to young ones as Eidi.

Iran

In Iran after the Eid Namaz, people go to each others house and ask for forgiveness. It is also a tradition that is there is a dead in some family, that family will be the first to serve food and will be visited first by relatives. They pay respect to the dead by visiting graveyards. The celebration is mostly low-key. 

Saudi Arabia

In the days leading to Eid, people work towards beautifying their homes. They buy new furniture, renovate their houses. On the day of Eid people after the morning prayers gather at the oldest relatives house and have a meal. 

How do you celebrate Eid? Let us know in the comments below.

 

Here Is All That Does & Doesn’t Work With Offline Siri In iOS 15

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Apple is certainly making glorious bounds in its field. It has become one of the most popular tech companies out there. A lot of people want to buy their iPhone because of what it offers. iPhones have always been known to impress the audience. Steve Jobs has certainly left behind a robust legacy. So, let us see what features does Siri offer in iOS 15.

Yes, a new iOS version is indeed just around the corner. Apple might do an unveiling soon and we all want to experience it. Despite there being a gap between the last show and now, the hype is high. The audience always awaits Apple events as much as they await E3. With iOS 15 comes Siri offline and online functions. Siri can do quite a lot even when offline!

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Siri In iOS 15

Siri has been one of the best parts of an Apple product. The ease of access that users get, with that A.I, is quite high. People barely have to do anything in many things because Siri is on it! Just like that, even if you don’t have internet access, Siri can still perform functions. The A.I can still make sure you aren’t void of the iOS 15 experience.

Imagine that your internet service goes down for a while. What are some of the things that Siri can do in iOS 15?

  • Controlling system settings like dark and light mode. This also includes aeroplane mode and low power mode.
  • Opening any of the apps
  • Switching songs in the music application
  • Setting alarms and timers.

Going Online

However, Siri can do even more when the A.I is online. So, here is what she can do then,

  • Any continually updating app request like weather, reminders, calendar.
  • More specific actions in applications.
  • Playing music or podcasts
  • Messages, phone calls and facetime.

This shows that a lot of handles have been given to Siri in iOS 15. It is guaranteed to make your experience worthwhile. The new iOS is set to roll out in fall 2021 and everyone is awaiting it. They want to get ahead in the tech era because it is changing fast.

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iOS 15 And The Future

While exact details haven’t been revealed yet, we know that there is a lot to come. Apple is not known for its subtle appearances. Rather, it is known for robust, gigantic ones. When the new iOS 15 finally rolls out, it is sure to capture the attention of many people. Let us hope that Apple has a lot of good reviews as feedback after fall 2021.

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