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Video Of Drunk Range Rover Driver In Lahore Goes Viral

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A recent accident on Canal Road in Lahore has left many appalled, shocked, and horrified. Here’s all you need to know about it.

The Accident

This accident is going viral on all social media platforms because of how terrible it is. Videos show a white Range Rover first parked on the left side of the road while traffic moves as usual. In no time, one hears a crash, a lot of clamours, and only screams of a man.

The video then shows the Rover on the opposite side of the road with a man stuck underneath the back wheels. He’s screaming asking for help and the driver of the Rover also jumps out. Almost immediately traffic starts collecting. Many also rushed to try and lift the car to help the man out.

What Is So Appalling?

Accidents happen all the time and sometimes, as the word suggests, they are an accident. However, the way people react matters a lot. They should have the decency to help the injured.

Yet, the driver of Range Rover had no morality or ethics. It appears from the videos he was drunk as he kept making strange gestures. Then, he also got inside the car and sped away with the motorcycle still stuck under his wheels.

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Even in doing this, many people ran out of the car’s way as even they could be hit. Have people lost their conscience altogether?

Call it Karma

Call it Karma or whatever but the driver of the Rover got what was coming to him. He kept driving recklessly all the way to Barkat market from Canal Road with the motorcycle stuck underneath.

 

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Since the motorcycle was creating a lot of friction on the road and its petrol was also leaking, a fire engulfed the car. The pictures after the Rover are beyond imagination. They are just as horrifying as the incident before.

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What Kindness Can Do

In this case, the victim may have two fractured legs and have lost his motorcycle. One can only imagine how much people save to purchase any vehicle and this man lost his.

Additionally, the Range Rover driver also lost his car. The difference? He came out scratch-free and can afford another car, if not the same.

If only the driver of the Range Rover had stopped, helped the motorcycle man to a hospital and not tried to fee the scene, both would be better off.

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YouTube May Soon Be Introducing An Interesting Feature

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If you ever wish to learn about something, YouTube is the place to go for you. Students are often seen learning from it because the tutorials are so good. The teachers on the platform put their heart and soul into it. Many people are often heard saying that YouTube taught them more about a particular course than the university itself. So, what is this new test on YouTube that people are talking about? What exactly are they up to?

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YouTube Tests

It seems that we have found out something in recent news. YouTube is running some tests on the android version of YouTube. What we are about to tell you might change a lot for the platform. The tests involve the presence of the comment section in full-screen mode. Usually, you would not be able to see comments when on full screen. This is due to the lack of space on the screen. Where would the video go if you want comments in full-screen mode? Worry not, the platform is running tests on this very feature.

According to the tests, you can open the comment section while watching a video on full screen. What the app would do is it would slightly reduce the size of the video in order to accommodate the comment section. This way, you can read the comments while listening to watching the video itself. This feature is similar to how the interface works on ‘Twitch’. There, you can double-tap the screen and have the comments on the side.

New Feature Might Roll Out Soon

Additionally, if you swipe down, you can always hide the comment section on the YouTube test. This makes it highly convenient and useful for many people. Sometimes, one wants to take a look at comments to see possible solutions to a problem. So, it would make sense that YouTube is working on such a feature. With enough positive reaction, it might just be rolled out soon as a new update.

We are sure that everyone would like to be a part of this new update. They would want to open up videos in full-screen with comments.

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5 Delicious Sweet and Savoury Recipes You Can Make With Lychees

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Lychee season is approaching fast which is why you must have these recipes up your sleeve. Get creative with Lychees this season.

1. Lychee Sorbet

This is a mouth-watering dessert which only needs a handful of ingredients. Combine boiled lychee and mix it with sugar to make a syrup. Let this cool and then blend with lime juice to make a sorbet. 

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You can adjust this recipe as you like with more or less lime juice. Add a dash of mint, maybe combine with frozen strawberries too! Get creative and enjoy the process.

2. Prawn And Lychee Salad

This is an extremely easy but unique salad recipe for those who are salad lovers. Use shelled prawns. Marinate them in lime, spring onions, chilli flakes. Stir-fry them with spices you like the taste of. When done, add cubed mangoes and de-shelled lychees! Since it’s a salad, go for greens that will complement the taste and not overpower.

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Lettuce is your best friend, cucumbers would taste great. Of course, some mint is necessary. Add red beans if you’re feeling experimental! If you’re leaning on the sweet side, add some candied walnuts on top for a crunch.

3. Lychee and Rosewater Icecream

Now that’s an ice cream that will keep people coming back for more. The process is super simple and easy. Beat heavy cream and whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Add condensed milk as per your liking. When this is done, blitz some lychees, strawberries and rose water in a blender. Add this paste to your ice cream mixture and freeze for at least 12 hours. 

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The secret to creamy ice cream is to take it out after 12 hours 3 times, mix it in a blender and put it back. A long process but so worth it!

4. Lychee and Pineapple Chicken

Are you a sweet and sour fan? If yes, this lychee chicken takes your favourite dish to another level. Unlike other typical sweet and sour sauces, this version incorporates lychee syrup from canned lychee.

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Prepare your favourite dish as usual and at the last stage, add pineapples and lychees with a dash of lime juice to cut through the extra sweetness.

5. Trifle with Lychees and Mascarpone Cream

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Add the lychees to your fruit trifle! Fill half of your dish with mascarpone cream mixed with condensed milk and caster sugar. Then add crushed biscuits of your choice, we prefer candy because nothing tastes like it. Then proceed to add lychees and other fruits of your choice. Cover with mascarpone mixture again and enjoy!

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Experience Smart Life Now At Haier Smart Home Faisalabad

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Haier is making its mark all over the country and continues to grow with the love and support of its customers. After the success of the smart homes in Lahore and Rawalpindi, Haier is all ready to bring the same facility for its customers in Faisalabad. Haier Smart Home is opening on 8th June 2021 at Haryan wala chowk, Faisalabad.

If you are looking for a one-stop solution to a smart life then Haier Smart Home at Faisalabad is the place to visit. It will provide you appliances that are synced and interconnected with each other through the ‘Haier Smart” operating system. The Smart Kitchen will provide users with a one-stop kitchen solution for purchasing, storage, cooking, and cleaning. The Smart Living Room concept utilizes the Haier Smart Living platform along with advanced AI (artificial intelligence) technology to interconnect the AC, LED lights and other network appliances with a smart TV. Similarly, The Smart Bedroom and Smart Laundry has the same smart concept and all that a person needs to do is press a button on the remote control.

Haier Smart Home is offering some amazing services for its customers from 8th to 16th June 2021 which include free delivery, free installation of the products, and three free visits by the service team in a year. Not only this but buying from Haier smart home is giving everyone an opportunity to avail themselves of some exciting gifts on purchases above Rs.100,000 and many more. For more information keep connected to Haier’s social media platforms for more upcoming discounts and promotions!

Haier has always worked with a mission to keep its customers satisfied and which is why it continues to lead the appliances market. Haier is the Global No1 appliances brand according to Euromonitor International Haier aims to develop innovative and smart appliances that users can communicate with through the internet, enabling multi-way communications between users and a suite of smart appliances to create an intelligent life experience. Haier strikes to build smart homes and communities, in order to rapidly create a smart living experience for consumers.

Live Smart & Buy Smart with Haier today!

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6 Best Mobile Banking Apps Of 2021 In Pakistan

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Every day, you witness a new innovation in technology that makes your life a little better than before. For instance, at first, you had to make cash transactions worrying every second about getting mugged. But then, you started using banks but that required you or someone else, to visit them. Now, you have mobile banking apps because smartphones are something that you part away from for the least amount of time. Hence, now, banking transactions require the least effort.

Wherever you are, whenever you want to do something like paying bills or making transactions, you can do that. It doesn’t matter if you are in your car, your home, or your office. Let’s list down some of the best mobile banking apps of Pakistan that you could be using.

When you shift to these apps, you want the best of the best. How do you figure that out? First of all, you have to see how other people found that particular app. The best way to analyze it is to see the rating. The higher the rating the better the app is.

1. Meezan Mobile Banking

Meezan Mobile Banking, a product of Meeezan bank, has been downloaded more than a million times, and yet, it has a 4.9 rating. By this definition, it deserves to be at the top of the list,

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2. JS Mobile Banking

JS Mobile Banking has a 4.8 rating on the Play Store. So you can imagine, how its user experience has been for those who have already started using the newly launched app.

When you do begin using it, you will find it to be smooth and easy to use. Moreover, the modern-looking app allows you to conduct numerous operations ranging from paying bills to making donations, as well as topping up your mobile credit. Additionally, it is free of charge. And it takes only 19 MB capacity.

Mobile Banking Apps

3. HBL

Next up in line is Habib Bank Limited. The mobile banking app for the bank is called HBL Mobile. With 1 million-plus downloads, the bank has maintained a 4.4 rating which is a pretty good number. It takes up a space of only 27 MB on your phone and as smartphone users, the lesser size of the download, the more efficient your phone works.

4. Summit Mobile

You will find a 4.2 rating for the Summit Mobile app on the Play Store. It does take a slightly larger space which is 34 MB. But seeing how there have been more than fifty thousand downloads,1,072 reviews, and a rating of 4.2, is certainly worth it.

5. ABL

Allied Bank Limited (ABL) calls its banking app, myABL. On the app, it doesn’t allow you to add beneficiaries. You can do that when logging in from your browser. But other than that, it gives you the option of doing banking on your fingertips, literally; you can sign in through your biometric instead of submitting credentials every time. myABL holds a 3.8 rating.

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6. Bank Islami

mBankIslami is the name of the Bank Islami mobile banking app. The app retains a 3.8 rating on the Play Store.

Mobile Banking AppsSome apps are new like JS Mobile with a 4.8 rating. Some have a rating of 3.8 but that is a number accumulated over time. Every app has its own advantages which is why they make it to the list of the ‘Best Mobile Banking Apps’ in Pakistan for the year 2021.

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Can High Levels Of Vitamin D Protect You Against COVID-19?

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Coronavirus studies are still underway. Greater research on the virus is key to understanding what makes many vulnerable to it and how we can avoid it.

Vitamin D Deficiency is Not To Blame

There has been a notable correlation between low levels of Vitamin D and coronavirus. However, a Vitamin D deficiency is not to blame particularly. 

What Are Studies Saying?

PLoS Medicine published a study that suggests that boosting vitamin D levels will not help protect from COVID-19.

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The test pool of the researchers was comprised of thousands of Europeans with ranging Vitamin D levels. A group of people were chosen who had a genetic variant that naturally gave them higher Vitamin D.

It was found that this group did not have a lower risk of COVID-19 infection which could also turn severe.

What Do The Results Suggest?

The results of the study suggest that boosting Vitamin D levels in bodies would protect people from the virus. This comes as a myth-breaker considering many started taking supplements of Vitamin D to protect themselves.

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Other experts, however, believe that more research needs to be done. Especially on people from other regions considering Europeans have different genetic variations.

Immunity for Blood Cancer Patients

Blood cancer patients usually do not have antibody-producing cells in their bodies. Those suffering from serious forms of cancer usually lose these cells due to the different rigorous treatments they are subjected to.

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They face a greater risk for severe COVID-19 without antibodies. However, research has found that other immune cells, called T cells, can learn to attack the virus. The study was published in Nature Medicine.

As a result, blood cancer patients are more likely to succumb to COVID-19 as compared to patients with solid tumors or without cancer. However, even amongst them, those with higher levels of CD8 T are more likely to survive than those with lower levels.

Future Speculations

The authors of the study speculate that CD8 T cell’s response to COVID-19 vaccines can protect blood cancer patients. That is, even if they do not have typical antibody responses.

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“This work can help us advise patients while we wait for more vaccine-specific studies,” said co-author Dr Erin Bange of the University of Pennsylvania in a statement. While the vaccine response will not be as strong as in those without blood cancer, it still has a lot of potentials.

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Hania Aamir’s Latest Video Goes Viral, Public Calls It ‘Indecent’

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Hania Aamir’s most favourite place to be is…. In hot waters! The actress has landed herself in a tight spot again as a video circulates on Twitter which people are calling ‘indecent’.

Just Chilling?

The video shows the 20-something actress lying on top of Aashir Wajahat, Wajahat Rauf’s son and Hania’s very close friend. The cherry on top is another teenage looking back also entangled with the two, stroking Hania Aamir’s hair as she jams to a song. 

The video is as uncomfortable to watch as is its description and we doubt there can be any explanation for this. Surely Netizens’ disappointment over the actress’ behaviour is not founded on unreasonable grounds.

Removing Traces

The video apparently initially was posted on her Instagram account either as part of a live or a story. Someone screen recorded it and started circulating it on Twitter. When it started blowing up, Aamir removed all traces of it from her account.

Many are now also speculating whether it’s fake!

Netizens Are Divided 

Netizens are divided over the video. There are many who are disappointed and disturbed by what they see in the video. Not only is it inappropriate but it’s also strange to see such a friendship. Aashir Wajahat is a young teenage boy while Aamir is well into her twenties. Would this be okay if the genders were reversed?

However, others are calling out the angry netizens for being too critical. They are being blamed for always being in search of a target. Hania Aamir is also trending on Twitter now!

What’s Being Taught To Whom?

The main issue with celebrities endorsing, participating or showcasing such behaviours is that it is influential. 

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In today’s world, surely there is nothing wrong with friendships between opposite genders. However, the ‘lying-on-top-of-each-other’ attitude can send off the wrong message. Moreover, normalising this can also render many vulnerable to sexual misconducts by predators and harassers.

Trying to Make It Big?

There have been many talks of how strange Hania Aamir’s friend group really is. As the video shows, she is the oldest in the group of ‘friends’ she is hanging out with. People have never seen a celebrity hang out with such a younger crowd before and they also haven’t seen teenagers be friends with an older person like this.

Dananeer, the ‘pawri horahi hai’ girl, is also a part of this group. Aashir Wajahat is obviously an integral part also. Given that Hania Aamir just landed a script with Aashir Wajahat’s mother, could this all be for an ulterior motive?

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Brands Fendi And LV Under Fire For Selling Palestinian Keffiyeh

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As all of us are already aware, the current condition of Palestine is quite dire. You must have read about the situation on the internet. We must keep our voices high and remember to not forget. Under such circumstances, famous brands Fendi and LV are under fire for selling a Palestinian good.

Certain things are associated with the nationalism of a country. These can stand as symbols for the country itself. Just like that, there is a particular article of clothing in Palestine. The article is quite known. It goes by the name of Keffiyeh. However, the way it is being passed off by LV and Fendi can be considered unethical.

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Dire Situations

Palestine has seen quite a lot of injustice in recent years. The situation has become quite dire. At times, one wonders how people are still living. Israelis are often bombing sites in Gaza and they call it a counterattack. However, how can it be a counterattack when they are the first ones to attack? The people of Palestine need our support.

Keffiyeh is a traditional scarf that is worn on the head. It is quite a common article of clothing in the Middle Eastern region. In Palestine, the Keffiyeh has become a symbol of resistance and solidarity. It is a black and white chequered scarf. However, there are certain problems with what the brands are doing. It must be highlighted and looked upon because this cannot go unheard.

Profiting Through The Situation

The brands like Fendi and LV are calling this article a ‘Steal’. Additionally, it is being sold at enormously high prices. The prices are going as high as 700 dollars. This is something that can be considered extremely offensive to the national wearers of the scarf. Making it a ‘Steal’ is just rendering the article of little importance.

Additionally, it has also been noted that Louis Vuitton (LV) colors resemble that of Israel. They seem to be quite tone-deaf and are, at best, a passive firm of political commentary. The brand was called out on Instagram. They said that the brand is showing a form of neutral stance while putting such extreme prices on the Keffiyeh.

Being Considerate

Despite everything, we must remember that we should always support Palestine. They are going through something extremely bad and they deserve to have their voice heard. If you are posting on social media, you are doing something that counts.

These brands don’t support the Palestinian people who are being brutally oppressed and under a lot of pain. Remember to boycott all brands who are going against Palestine!

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POCO Launches Powerful POCO M3 Pro 5G With “More Speed. More Everything”

Equipped with the flagship-level MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, POCO M3 Pro 5G offers the performance and entertainment experience unrivalled at this price point

Lahore, Pakistan, June 4th, 2021. – POCO Global, a popular technology brand among the world’s young technophiles, released POCO M3 Pro 5G in Pakistan today.

Equipped with the flagship-level MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G* processor, this new and upgraded device offers a brilliant performance and entertainment experience with 5G dual SIM support and a super smooth 90Hz display, all while delivering optimal power efficiency for an ultra-long battery life.

“We are very pleased to share that as of May 6, 2021, POCO achieved a total of over 17 million shipments since the launch of POCO F1 in 2018. For POCO M3 alone, the overall global shipment has surpassed 3 million units since its launch last November. Not only  have we achieved tremendous growth in terms of shipment, but our fan-base has also been growing rapidly. Now we even have a POCO community app where fans can share their feedback that is later used in our product development,” said Kevin Qiu, Head of POCO Global.

Delivering 5G speeds and dual 5G standby with MediaTek Dimensity 700

For the first time ever, POCO is making use of MediaTek Dimensity technology, offering enhanced overall performance and speed. This powerful MediaTek Dimensity 700 offers flagship-level performance while maintaining lower power consumption for a long-lasting battery thanks to its 7nm processing technology. With an integrated 5G modem, the device supports dual 5G* standby, providing users with 5G that’s always on without physically swapping out SIM cards.

“The benefits of a fast 5G network go beyond super fast downloads, high quality videos and extra smooth gaming – 5G also allows for a more stable network in crowded areas,” said Angus Ng, Head of Product Marketing at POCO Global. “By taking advantage of the benefits brought by 5G at the current price point, a rarity in the market, POCO M3 Pro 5G is yet another proof of our promise to offer our users innovations that truly matter.”

POCO M3 Pro 5G’s high-level performance also delivers an exceptional entertainment experience. The processor sports an advanced octa-core CPU architecture, with two highly capable Cortex-A76 cores operating at up to 2.2 GHz. The CPU is paired with the Mali-G57 GPU, a new GPU architecture that delivers an additional 30% of performance density and energy efficiency. Along with the brand-new UFS 2.2 storage technology, the chipset turns the device into an entertainment fighter that effortlessly loads and plays large graphics-heavy games, video files and more.

Play smooth and fast with 90Hz FHD+ display, and more

To match the strong capabilities of the processor, POCO M3 Pro 5G sports display with the user experience that blows expectations. With the 90Hz refresh rate, POCO M3 Pro 5G offers faster visuals and a smoother experience for users. POCO M3 Pro 5G also upgrades from POCO M3’s Dot Drop to a DotDisplay. DynamicSwitch enables the display to automatically switch between 90Hz, 60Hz, 50Hz and 30Hz**, allowing it to adapt refresh rate to content while saving power.

The 6.5″ FHD+ display produces images in a clear 1080P resolution and sports dual light sensors on the front and back to enable 360° light detection, allowing it to smartly and precisely adjust between 4096 levels of brightness for optimal visibility.

Delivering a complete experience with 48MP triple camera array and multi-day battery

 At an accessible price, the triple camera array featuring a 48MP main camera along with a 2MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor completes POCO M3 Pro 5G’s all-round user experience. The 48MP main camera enables users to capture clearer and more detailed images, particularly in low-light conditions. A host of camera software features, such as Night mode, Time-lapse video and Timed burst, greatly increases the camera array’s usage scenarios and allows users to get creative with photography and videography.

Supporting all this power is a large 5,000mAh (typ) battery that can last up to 2+ days***. With 18W fast charging support and a 22.5W in-box charger, users can top up the battery and be back on the move in no time.

Stand out from the crowd with ergonomic 3D curved design

POCO M3 Pro 5G foregoes typical smartphone designs in favor of something more unique. Crafted with an ergonomic, 3D curved back design and glossy finish, the device feels natural and comfortable to hold while standing out with a stylish and premium look. The 91% screen-to-body ratio ensures immersive experience and premium feel. Supplementing POCO’s bold design language, the phone also comes in three amazing colors: POCO Yellow, Power Black and Cool Blue.

The device is also designed with usability in mind, offering a complete suite of features for ease of daily use, including an IR blaster, NFC, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

POCO M3 Pro 5G comes in two variants, 4GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB. Both variants will be available for purchase from June 4th, 2021 via Daraz & Saamaan.pk.

Both will be available for purchase at an early bird price (If any, if not, please use the normal price) of 29,999 and 32,999 respectively from via certain e-commerce platforms.

Please refer to po.co for product availability and detailed sales information in your region.

Nestlé Pakistan Switches To Paper Straws For The Environment

Nestlé Pakistan has introduced paper straws across its entire ready-to-drink (RTD) product range, making it the first food and beverage company in Pakistan to do so. The initiative will eliminate over 400 million plastic straws, marking a breakthrough in its sustainable packaging transformation journey.

This is in line with the company’s global pledge to make its packaging 100% recyclable and reusable by 2025. Nestlé Pakistan’s brands – NESVITA, MILO®, FRUITAVITALS, NESFRUTA and NESCAFÉ’s RTD products – are now in the market with paper straws that are made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified paper.

All paper straws across RTD products have been sourced responsibly, meet stringent quality requirements and are safe to drink from.

Highlighting Nestlé’s global sustainable packaging transformation journey, Chedid stressed, “Our vision is that none of our packaging, including plastics, ends up in landfill nor in oceans, lakes and rivers. To achieve this, we have set ourselves the commitment of ensuring 100% of our packaging is reusable and recyclable by 2025, and the switch to paper straws is a major step towards this.”

Chedid also added that while many people are used to plastic straws, making the switch to paper straws will bring a slightly different consumer experience. “We encourage millions of trusted Nestlé consumers in Pakistan to embrace this change and join us in our journey towards a more sustainable future,” he said.

Cognizant of the challenges and the importance of plastic packaging, Chedid pointed out, “Plastic packaging plays an important role in safely delivering high-quality food and drinks to consumers and reducing food loss and waste.”

“We believe that with the right approach, collection and recycling of plastic is possible without causing a detrimental effect on the environment,” he added.

The entire RTD pack is recyclable after you finish drinking it. All you need to do is push the paper straw into the RTD pack. When you’re done, do these 3 simple steps:

Step 1 – Flip the sides of the pack up

Step 2 – Flap the bottom of the pack

Step 3 – Flatten the pack

And put it into the nearest paper recycling bin!

In 2020, Nestlé Pakistan operationalised the Clean Hunza Project, with the support of District Council Hunza and Gilgit Baltistan Waste Management Company. The project focuses on managing 200 tons of packaging waste in 2021, eventually leading up to 1000 tons by 2025 to make Hunza waste-free.

Similarly, Nestlé Pakistan also partnered with the World Bank and the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the TREK initiative to make northern areas waste-free and promote responsible tourism in the region.

Nestlé Pakistan is also one of the founding members of CoRe (Collect & Recycle), the first ever packaging alliance in Pakistan formed with the mission to eliminate packaging waste by enabling formal collection and recycling, while also raising awareness at a mass level.

These efforts to reduce the environmental impact of packaging waste by improving its management and recycling are in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals 12 and 17 – Responsible Consumption & Production and Partnership for Goals.

Apple Has A Good News For iPad Pro Users

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Apple is reportedly working on an all-new iPad Pro. The new thing being introduced in this model will be wireless charging. Excited? Because I am.

Aside from this, Apple is also working on redesigning the iPad mini. This will be the first time in 6 years and all because they might be wanting to cash in on the boom the product saw, amidst the pandemic.

Where the first product we discussed is concerned, it is planned for 2022. The latter, however, is for the latter half of 2021.

So what are the design changes in the iPad Pro

Originally, iPad Pro used aluminum, but now the tech giant might shift to a glass back. This switch would enable wireless charging in iPads but doing that will make it more like iPhones. The latter has also shifted to glass backs in recent times.

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But how does wireless charging is enabled?

In wireless charging products, the power cable is replaced with an inductive mat. This allows the user to put their product on the mat to top up the battery. This is a common feature in smartphones, but it hasn’t yet entered the tablet category. Apple indeed is the avant-garde when it comes to technology. When they do something, others follow. In 2017, they introduced wireless charging 2017 for their phones. In 2020, they updated the wireless charging feature by making it magnet-based. MagSafe System facilitated this update; ensuring consistent charging speeds.

Currently, they are testing it out. With iPad mini, screen borders will be narrower. Moreover, they might also remove the home button.

Confirmed or not?

That said, these ideas are just being thrown out there. And Apple may cancel them at any point. No confirmed official statement was issued regarding this.

Building on it further, they may also introduce reverse wireless charging. This way, when you have charged your iPad pro through wireless charging, you will be able to charge your other Apple gadgets by placing them on your tablet. Did you know Apple had been working on this feature initially for iPhone though?

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In other news, it is hinted that Apple will be working on an entry-level product focused on students. It is being said that the student-focused iPad will be launched as early as possible, probably alongside the new iPad mini. I, for one, am excited about the student-focused product because that should be affordable. Otherwise, how will the target audience be willing to buy it?

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Pakistan To Expect Lots Of Electric Cars By The End Of This Year

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The age of electric cars might just be upon us in a few decades. However, the advent of that age has already begun. Soon, we may just see electric cars everywhere we look. There has been enough damage done to the environment through combustion engines. It is now time to look towards a cleaner future. In light of this, Pakistan has some good news coming its way.

According to the policies here, the current automobile policy is about to end soon. Yes, it expires in 2021, which began in 2016. This means that a road can be paved now. This road is going to lead towards a new automobile policy. The special assistant to the PM, on climate change, has much to say. He is Malik Amin Aslam and he says that Pakistan is getting a lot of good news now.

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Electric Cars In Pakistan

While they may not be as common here, you can still see quite a lot of electric vehicles in Pakistan. Since the old policy is expiring, the policy means a lot of new vehicles in Pakistan. The policies also include the new EV policy. According to Malik, the new EV policy is sure to have an impact. By the end of this year, Pakistan is going to see an influx of an immense amount of electric cars. Yes, you may see quite a lot of them when 2021 ends.

The new automotive development plan is set to last from 2021 to 2026. He also stated that this policy aims at improving the environment. This means making use of vehicles that are basically zero-emission. In turn, this keeps the future of the country, and the world, at less of a risk. He further stated that EV policies for two-wheeler vehicles are also becoming a norm in Pakistan. Not too long ago, we heard about the development of electric bikes by university alumni.

New Developments

The introduction of the new policy will show that Pakistan is willing to step forward. It may not be too long before the electric vehicle industry enters Pakistan by a major factor. We want to see more and more such cars on the streets of Pakistan. Additionally, it is said that this policy will also create employment opportunities for people in the country. The more brands and models enter here, the more recognition we get. Travelling in electric cars is also a good way to promote eco-tourism.

We hope that this policy brings about a lot of sweet fruit for Pakistan. The progress in the country is steady and it would be good to see it thrive well. We are still hoping that lesser-known brands enter the country too. After all, we all want to leave a better planet with clear energy for the next generations.

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BoP And foodpanda Partner To Ensure Financial Inclusion Through PM’s Kamyab Jawan Scheme

foodpanda partners with the Bank of Punjab to improve access to financing for Home Chefs
operating on the tech firm’s platform. Providing economic opportunities amidst these
challenging times, The Bank of Punjab (BOP) and foodpanda signed an MoU to provide
subsidized financing to registered foodpanda Home Chefs and restaurants under Prime
Minister’s Kamyab Jawan – Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme.

The collaboration is expected to act as a catalyst in meeting funding requirements of this
untapped segment of the society in order to help them in sustainable growth. These Home
Chefs make up a valuable part of our SME segment and BoP feels proud in stepping into this horizon which supports diversity and financial inclusion.
The signing ceremony was held at foodpaanda’s Lahore HQs with senior management of both
organizations in attendance. Mr. Asif Riaz signed the MoU on the bank’s behalf while Mr.
Nauman Sikander signed it on foodpanda’s behalf.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Nauman Sikandar, CEO foodpanda quoted, “At foodpanda, our vision is to empower masses financially and economically. Our partnership with the BoP will help support our Home Chefs in scaling their business through access to affordable financing.

We are keen to enhance financial inclusion among the masses, especially amidst such
challenging times.” Mr. Asif Riaz, Group Head, Retail & Priority Sector Lending BoP said, “The Bank of Punjab aims to form alliances with innovative entities like foodpanda which are contributing towards socio-economic uplift of people of Pakistan, most importantly the underrepresented female sector.

We expect this alliance to be a starting point of a bigger venture as we move into the future.” He further added that foodpanda provides a great platform for the Home Chefs where BoP shall further tap in to provide necessary financial support to aspiring entrepreneurs at significantly concessional and easy terms under Kamyab Jawan and Punjab Rozgar Programs. foodpanda and BoP aim to uplift the SME sector and provide financial support to these home-based vendors amidst such challenging times. With over 20,000 restaurant partners across the country, foodpanda is Pakistan’s largest e-commerce company providing self-employment income opportunities to thousands of Home Chefs and delivery riders to earn a successful living as and when they choose to.

Here’s How Black Fungus Is Spreading In Covid-19 Patients

Here's How Black Fungus Is Spreading In Covid-19 Patients
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While India is trying to recover from a devastating second wave of coronavirus infections, at the same time, thousands of Covid-19 patients in the country developed the deadly “black fungus” infection. Now other countries are also reporting cases of Black fungus, and Russia and Pakistan are also some of them.

On May 25, Bangladesh also reported its first death caused by black fungus.

What Is Black Fungus?

Black fungus, or mucormycosis, is a fungal disorder that can affect the nose and sinuses. However, from there, it can also spread to the eyes, lungs, and brain. It also affects the skin and the result of long-standing immunocompromised conditions.

Here's How Black Fungus Is Spreading In Covid-19 Patients
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Oxygen Cylinders; The Cause Of Mucormycosis?

Dr. Arif Raza, ENT chief at the Khyber Teaching Hospital, states, “Black fungus is spreading among several coronavirus patients as they are using substandard and old oxygen cylinders.”

In a letter to his medical facility’s administration, Dr. Raza said: 12 patients underwent sinus surgeries, and out of them, two were infected with “black fungus” during their COVID-19 recovery.

“We need to take special care while filling oxygen into cylinders.”

According to the reporters, the fungus can settle at the bottom of the oxygen cylinders due to a lack of cleanliness.

According to the health experts, “If oxygen cylinders given to COVID-19 patients are not cleaned regularly, spores of fungus will settle in them.”

Here's How Black Fungus Is Spreading In Covid-19 Patients
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Who Is At Risk?

According to AIIMS guidelines, the following category of people are at higher risk for developing the infection:

  • Patients who have uncontrolled diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, and people with diabetes on steroids.
  • Patients with a chronic debilitating illness. Those who are on immunosuppressants or anticancer treatment.
  • Those who have contracted the covid infection and on medical support for a long time.
  • Patients on oxygen support – and needed nasal prongs, by mask, or on the ventilator
  • Patients taking high doses of steroids and tocilizumab

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realme 5G Summit Ends With A Commitment To Bring 5G Phones To 100 Million Young Consumers In Next Three Years

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realme, the world's fastest-growing smartphone brand, today announced at its inaugural 5G summit that it would...

Lahore – Thursday, June 03, 2021: realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, today announced at its inaugural 5G summit that it would enable 100 million young consumers to use 5G smartphones within the next three years. At the summit, which was held in partnership with GSMA, Counterpoint Research and Qualcomm, realme also revealed that new models in GT series, realme 5G performance and camera flagships, will be launched in June and July 2021, respectively, among several other corporate initiatives to promote 5G adoption globally.

With the theme “Making 5G Global: Affordability for the Masses”, the 5G summit brought together leaders from industry association, research institution, component vendor and device manufacturer to share their insights on several 5G topics: current global 5G connectivity – the driving forces behind it and the technical aspect to 5G evolution; the unique relationship between 5G and the younger generation; and how to further facilitate 5G accessibility in the future.

At the summit, realme reaffirmed its commitment to become a “popularizer of 5G” and shared its latest pledge to advance the adoption of 5G in global markets and bring the technology to more users worldwide. In 2020, realme launched 14 5G devices in 21 markets, accounting for around 40% of all its products. By 2022, the company aims to increase the number of its 5G offerings to over 20, upping the ratio to 70% across 50 markets. realme also plans to take the industry lead in launching a 5G mobile phone at a USD 100 price point in the next few years, a move that is set to further accelerate 5G adoption, especially across the rapidly emerging economies.

Madhav Sheth, VP and CEO of India and Europe, realme, said at the summit, “Starting with our first 5G model, the realme X50, we have been exploring new design concepts and technical innovations to bring users more slimline and design-rich 5G phones that have a powerful performance. We believe that in the 5G era, helping to accelerate the adoption of this new technology is a crucial mission for realme. We will work hard to help popularize 5G by listening more to consumers’ needs, pushing forward product innovation, and helping to build the broader 5G ecosystem with our industry partners.”

Johnny Chen, Brand Director, realme, added, “realme believes that 5G is for the younger generation – internet natives who are looking for ways to connect and express themselves beyond the physical world. As a brand that’s dedicated to young consumers, realme tries to listen carefully to what they expect from 5G technology and get them more involved in the process of creating a better 5G user experience. By empowering the young, we hope they can, in turn, become the forerunners of 5G adoption and help lead more people into the 5G era.”

In 2021, realme plans to set up more than ten 5G pop-up stores around the world allowing young people to create exclusive spaces where they can enjoy 5G experiences through cloud gaming, ultra-clear AR, live broadcasting and other popular 5G applications.

Also joining the summit was Kalvin Bahia, Principal Economist, GSMA Intelligence. He commented, “As of May this year, 60 countries around the world had launched 5G – 12 of them are emerging markets and mostly in Asia. While the growth of 5G coverage is encouraging, a survey by GSMA shows that other barriers remain for widespread adoption of the new technology amongst consumers, such as affordability of the devices, lack of digital literacy and skills, and costs of mobile data. But nevertheless, the transition to 5G is inevitable across the world, and 5G is expected to bring USD 600 billion to the global economy over the next decade.”

Peter Richardson, VP and Co-founder, Counterpoint Research agreed that the growth of 5G has been impressive and the rapid reduction in smartphone prices has been one of the main drivers. He noted, “By the end of last year, we saw some highly competitive 5G products offered at affordable prices in China, with realme being the most aggressive with its V3 5G selling at around USD 145. realme is helping to popularize the technology across many other countries with a series of compelling products with great specifications at surprisingly affordable prices.”

Mr. Rajen Vagadia, VP and President, Qualcomm India & SAARC said at the summit, “The upgrade to 5G chipsets pushes platform processing performance to remarkable levels, allowing us to maximize the step-change improvements we are seeing in today’s smartphone components and hardware. Just as important, we are delivering 5G to all tiers, ensuring it is accessible to broad segments across developed and emerging markets alike.”\

To support the global adoption of 5G products, realme will establish seven R&D centers around the world in 2021, dedicated to exploring innovative 5G technologies and products. At present, 90% of realme’s R&D resources have been converted to 5G technology and products. In the next two years, realme will invest USD 300 million globally in 5G technology research and product development, as well as in promoting global 5G popularization.

Sana Khan Claps Back At A Troll Who Questioned Her Hijab

Sana Khan Was Questioned Over Her Choice Of Hijab On Latest Instagram Post
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Being a woman in the world means getting questioned every day about your choice of clothes, profession, and how you intend to live your life in general. The idea behind questioning women does not stem from cultural values; instead, it is engraved in people’s minds because they like to scrutinize and comment on someone else’s life choices.

Every day we tend to hear the same things over and over again. Celebrities are no different than us. But, while being in the spotlight, they are more on target of getting objectified and scrutinized. And the same situation happened this time with Sana Khan.

Sana Khan Quits Bollywood 

Last year Sara announced her marriage to scholar Mufti Anas Saiyad and planned to preach Islam. She quit Bollywood in the same hopes the previous year. She also started wearing hijab at the same time. At the same time, people were quick to question her values at that time. It seems like people are still not over the fact, as she came across such a comment recently.

Sana’s Latest Post On Instagram

Recently, a comment was posted on her social media where her choice of hijab was questioned. The troll was quick to relate her choice of hijab with education and asked,

“What is the point of getting this much education if you are going to cover your head like everyone?”

In response to the comment, Sara replied, “If, despite wearing a veil, I can do my business, have amazing in-laws and a husband, what more [do] I want? And [I] have completed my education, too. So isn’t this a win-win situation?”

Looking at Sana’s response, we hope that the troll understood why you must not question anyone regarding them preaching their values and religion.

In a world where we are constantly scrutinized, it takes a little empathy and kindness to make someone’s day, so you are tempted to leave such a comment the next time. Think first!

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Here’s How This Man Became Rich Using Credit Cards

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“Don’t get credit cards!”

You must have heard this statement at some point in life. It could be when you were sitting with people who are venting about their credit card bills. Or it could be when you told your parents about your plans if signing up for the cards.

Credit cards make you rich

Point is, not many people encourage getting credit cards because the idea behind it is, you will get wrapped into debts. And if you do not use it intelligently, it does happen. But have you ever heard of someone getting richer by using them? If you haven’t, you have come to the right place.

A physicist in the US came across this technique where you could use credit cards to earn money, and not just any money, but millionaire money.

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How does he do that?

The US physicist, Konstantin Anikeev, discovered the formula of cashback. When you make a purchase through a credit card, you earn a reward cashback. Using that formula, Anikeev bought gift cards through his credit card. He would then get his gift card exchanged for money which he would use to pay back the credit card. In the meantime, he would also get the cashback deposited on his credit card.

Let’s explain this to you with an example. 

Anikeev bought a $500 gift card. He got a cashback of $25. When he went to encash the gift card, he had to pay a fee of $6. This way, he earned $19.

Now, he discovered this process in 2009. So from then on, he started doing this religiously. By now, he has made PKR 4.6 crore (USD 300,000). Someone noticed it by seeing an exponential increase in wealth (well, haters gon’ hate, I guess), and reported it to the Tax department.

He defended himself by showing tons of gift cards. The tax department has to work out the tax they will be receiving from him.

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Government Might Slash Taxes On Automobiles

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The world is seeing a dire time when it comes to the pandemic. Despite the administration of vaccines, we are seeing cases in a lot of places every day. Karachi has gone into a form of smart lockdown these days too. However, the vehicle industry is doing quite well. Automobiles are entering the county by the dozen. In light of this, the government of Pakistan might take a decision that will lift our spirits.

Among the many popular brands, Toyota and Honda are just some of them. New entries in the country include brands like MG, Proton as well as vehicle releases by Changan and Hyundai. There is another group making its way to Pakistan soon and we may just see even more brands here. You might not even recognize Pakistan from its vehicles because so many new ones are coming here.

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The Automobiles Decision By Government

According to sources, the government plans to slash taxes on vehicles that don’t exceed 800cc. The decision itself is said to apply both on imported and locally assembled vehicles. This is part of an initiative being taken by the Prime Minister. He wishes to see the middle-class drive compact vehicles. Due to duty and tax, the price of every vehicle can jump quite high. They can exceed our reach simply because the duty can be too high. However, under this initiative, the duty might reduce by about 63%!

That is a substantial decrease and this means a more affordable vehicle. On locally assembled ones, the tax reduction might be by 7% or a bit more. This means that even our local vehicles can be within a slightly more affordable range. Despite there being a silicon chip shortage, doing this is a huge decision. People want to have a vehicle to drive because they have impressive features and note-worthy capabilities.

Automobiles Entering

First, we got to know that the government is cracking down on late vehicle deliveries. Now we find out about the tax reduction. It seems like a lot is pulling in the favour of the general public. Making more cars affordable means more generation of revenue. Additionally, it might also mean that fewer motorcycles on the road! On new imported cars, you may see a reduction of 2.5% of federal excise duty.

In addition to this, there is another piece of news for you today. You must be aware of how much the GST is these days. It is set at 17% and is imposed pretty much everywhere there is a sale. On the import of new cars, within the 800cc bracket, the GST might also be reducing. It is reducing from 17% to 12%, which can be a lot when we look at price numbers.

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Duty Paying

The current duty and taxes, on vehicles, can total up to about 132%. Reducing it by 63% is sure to make some form of a dent.

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Anti-Rape Bill 2020 Finally Gets Approved, Allowing Chemical Castration

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There are many types of crimes and criminals loose in this world. Some of the crimes are of a heinous nature. Their nature is so heinous that it makes one wonder why someone would do this. Rape is an extremely heinous, disgusting, and inhumane act. It leaves one without a feeling in their soul. It can send people down a spiral of trauma and they may suffer for the rest of their lives. Punishments for rape should be as strict as they can be. A new Anti-Rape bill has now been passed.

Under the new law that been has been passed, some developments have taken place. Rape has become quite a widespread crime in recent years. It seems that the criminals have been getting more fearless due to a lack of justice. Now, they will have to move with more fear. They will have to buckle up because the long arm of the law is headed for them. Rapists are now going to be chemically castrated under this new anti-rape bill.

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Passing The Anti-Rape Bill

While the bill was presented in 2020, it has now been properly passed. After much discussion, there was a vote. The bill passed with 8 votes in favour against 4. The four who refused the bill said it was going to have judicial complications as possible repercussions. However, one should understand that this is something that goes beyond. It shows that crime cannot move about as freely now.

The Ministry Of Law and Justice were the ones to draft his bill. It has come in light of the cases that have been revealed since last year. The cases were quite a lot and there were many that people don’t even know about. Some think that rape hasn’t taken place in years but they are wrong. What has happened is that the rape case has not been seen, but the crime itself has not slowed down. This anti-rape bill is intended to protect the victims of survivors of sexual assault.

Facing Justice

We hope that the wrong-doers are exposed to justice. The criminals have roamed free for too long now. In fact, many have committed the crime multiple times. It is time for them to face the consequences of their actions. They cannot move forward without knowing the families whose lives they destroyed. Justice has to be done.

Anyone who is now caught under this act, with a rape charge, will be subjected to chemical castration. If you wish to find out the details of what it is, you can always go through Google or YouTube. We hope that this anti-rape bill really does help in improving the conditions of society. Justice is something that is very much needed now.

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5 Horror Speculations Of The On-Going Drama “Neeli Zinda Hai”

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Are you a horror drama fan? When you start a horror drama, do you make speculations? Do you just love how the breeze on the ghost’s hair as the doors automatically open for them? Well, then, you are in luck. One of the Pakistani channels has recently started airing Neeli Zinda Hai.

Neeli Zinda Hai

Seeing Urwa Hocane on the title screen assures that the drama has an iconic cast. And when you start following the drama you’d see that everyone, even the young Minaal, has done a splendid job. Honestly, the way, Minaal got up and then smirked when her parents opened the chest full of bridal dresses was enough to tell you the child actor’s potential. Let me outline the characters first, though. There is Amaan (Mohib Mirza), wife Sumbul (Sonia Mishal), child Minaal (Tehreem), and the ghost Neeli (Urwa Hocane).

Today, we want to list down all the creepy speculations in the drama. So, are you ready?

1. Is Neeli a ghost?

Neeli aka Urwa Hocane is something supernatural for sure; possibly a jinn. When, in episode 2, she is checking out that chest full of dresses, Sumbul is not able to see her. Moreover, when in the teaser, Sumbul is scared of Neeli, Amaan cannot see her. But then, the drama also shows that in that chest, there is a photograph too. The photograph shows Neeli as a bride, sitting with, possibly, her husband. Does that mean, she is a ghost? And if she is, is she an evil ghost? At least, the teaser suggests that.

Neeli Zinda Hai

2. Are there two horror elements?

Occasionally, what we see is that when you have a bhoot (poltergeist) story to tell, you do not feature jinns. A case in point will be the horror drama Bela Pur Ki Dayan. And if it is only a jinn story then there are no poltergeists (ghosts). A case in point is Mala Mir. But does this specific drama have both? I ask this because (a) I would totally want to see that, and (b) it seems legit speculation.

Let’s explore this further. We have established that Neeli is a ghost because, at one time, she was a human. But they also show that the super possessive mother-in-law obsessed with her son has found her way to a creepy baba; people who claim to have jinns in possession. What if she contracts a jinn against Sumbul, the daughter-in-law?

Neeli Zinda Hai

Of course, this may not be the right speculation. It could totally be that the baba would make humans more vulnerable to the effects of Neeli.

3. Does Neeli possess people or does she take on other’s shapes?

We have already seen, in episode 2, some crazy occurrences around Minal. We saw how Minal was in that storeroom with the doll. Her expressions, when that chest opened and the parents discarded the content in it, did not seem like Minal’s.

In another instance, when the chair clearly starts rocking by itself, Sumbul sees it as if Minal was rocking it.

She holds her by the hand and takes her to the lawn outside. For a minute, her attention diverts, and Minal is yet again, nowhere in sight. A few seconds later, Minal has her hands wrapped around her mommy. Who can explain the spatial fallacy here?

Need we mention the time when less than ten years old Minal is grazing her fingers over the railing of the staircase and the piano as if she owned it. Of course, her father has bought it so she owns it but when Minal entered the house for the first time, her posture was very different.

So has she possessed Minal or is she in Minal’s form?

4. Did the ghost kill the electrician?

The most creepy speculation is that Neeli killed the electrician.

Amaan had called an electrician and left him unattended in the house. When he returns, he finds that not only the electrician has left his toolbox but also one of his slippers. It can be that the electrician ran away but the next day, he did not even open his shop.

If Neeli has indeed killed him, then she is definitely evil!

5. Is Sumbul in danger?

It seems that Neeli is present alongside them. And she is observing how they are behaving in ‘her’ house. Sumbul has felt that presence and yet, out of fear, she chose to throw away a doll that mysteriously appeared in the kitchen. Minal, or Neeli, was not pleased.

Could it be that Sumbul is now in danger?

Disclaimer: I haven’t yet watched today’s episode of Neeli Zinda hai, so this is only for up to 2 episodes and all the teasers.

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