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Song ‘Teri Meri Sada Dosti’ Celebrates Pak-China Friendship

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Usman
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song released on 70 years of Pak china
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Relationships between countries have often been quite long-lasting. Where there are rivalries between two places, there are also friendships. The entire world can always feel the conflict between two countries, and so can friendship. Today, we look at a tie that has been there for more than 70 years now. We are referring to the relationship between Pakistan and China.

These two have been neighbors ever since Pakistan was made independent in 1947. The two countries have moved forward with a glorious friendship, and in light of that, a new song has been released.

Pak china friendship and song
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Pak – China Relations

The two countries have indeed been at peace with each other for a long time now. They have been present through thick and thin, and they have not shown any betrayal moves. Pakistan has been helpful to China in its endeavors and vice versa. China is one of the prime exporters of new vehicle brands towards Pakistan. Brands like Changan, Haval, and Sazgar are all set to be a part of Pakistan.

In fact, Changan has been one of the most popular brands in Pakistan since 2020. The pandemic has not hindered the relations between the two countries and has only strengthened them. China and Pakistan seem to be taking care of each other as the years progress, even helping each other out of jams. Today, we take a look at the song that has been released.

Celebrating 70 Years

In light of this, a song has been released. It is going by the name of ‘Teri Meri Sada Dosti’. This refers to a hope that lies between the two countries. The hope is that their partnership/friendship should go on for many years to come. China can even help Pakistan in the progression of technology. Back then, Pakistan used to launch its satellites from China. Now, we have the resources available to do it from our own country.

Here we have the song for you that was released in light of the long-standing friendship.

As we can see, the song talks about many things. It discusses the love, truth, and honesty that the two countries share. Unlike some rivalries in this world, they are not dishonest with each other. Instead, they are pretty straightforward. The song also hopes towards the fact that this friendship should be everlasting.

It also talks about how there is unity in strength. The two stand together through thick and thin and they hope they continue to do so. The goes on to discussing how friendship should not wilt despite any circumstances.

Happy Moments

We hope that the relationship between Pakistan and China continues to stand firm through the years. There should be no amount of adversity that can overcome this. Who knows, maybe we make more developments together as the decades progress.

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6 Best Skincare And Grooming Brands For Men In Pakistan

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Anusha Sachwani
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6 Best Skincare And Grooming Brands For Men In Pakistan
PC: Balding Beards

The men of the household also deserve to be pampered and take a day off. They work tirelessly trying to make ends meet and, in the process, often forget about taking care of themselves.

Today, we have compiled the best skincare and grooming brands for men that will make for an excellent spa day!

These brands have a range of products for men, from a basic shaving brush to hand lotion, facial soap, beard oil, and much more.

Moreover, these brands make great gifts for any occasion, be it a birthday or anniversary, or just because you felt like gifting your buddy something nice.

6 Best Skincare And Grooming Brands For Men In Pakistan

1. The Body Shop

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The Body Shop is one of the most well-known brands worldwide when it comes to skincare products. The brand has several variables when it comes to products for both men and women.

You can purchase shaving gels, face mists, masks, clay wash, facial soap, toners, face wash, and Vitamin E moisturizing cream. Moreover, you can even give gift sets for him, starting from Rs. 2000 above.

2. Dove Men + Care

Dove Men
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Dove is known to be one of the best brands on the shelves when it comes to affordable bath products with skincare formula. The best part about this one is that it is easily available in all supermarkets and even online.

Dove offers a wide range of men products, including bath soaps and body wash, for different skin types. Dover Men products are gentle for the skin and are not too expensive for the pockets.

3. Neutrogena Men

Neutrogena Men
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Neutrogena Men is another international line up with men’s care products. The brand is quite popularly known for its facewash and other skincare products around the world. Men products are divided into 3 categories, shaving, cleansers, and moisturizers.

4. Saeed Ghani

Saeed Ghani
PC: Makeup Dreamer 127

Saeed Ghani has been a renowned name of standard in healthcare in Pakistan since 1888. The brand has a full range of skin and hair care products for men. What really rasped our attention is the lineup of fragrances for men.

5. Men’s Care WB By Hemani

Hemani
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Be it dandruff, harsh skin, or any other problem, WB by Hemani has a solution. With its extensive men’s care range, WB by Hemani is doing wonders in the health sector. This brand’s beauty is that all of its products, be it for men or women, are affordable for the common man.

6. Dari Mooch

Dari Mooch
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You probably know a lot of men in your life who keep their beards before everything and everyone. You might be one of those men yourself! If you are or know someone who genuinely believes in ‘Mooch nahi toh kooch nahi,’ Dari Mooch has some inspiring grooming products for you.

The brand has everything you could ask for to take the utmost care of your beard, from a premium shaving kit to beard oil, brush, comb, balm, wax, and so much more. They even have several grooming kits you can select from if you are out of gift ideas.

I hope you find what you’ve been looking for!

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8 Hand Sanitizer Brands That Maybe Toxic

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Web Desk
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Sanitizer bottles have made it to our monthly shopping list since the very beginning of the pandemic. In fear of not having any in the house, people have been hoarding them, but did you know that sanitizers can be toxic?

We didn’t know either! Toxic sanitizers may contain wood alcohol, methanol, or substances that are dangerous after being absorbed through our skin or have been ingested.

“Methanol is not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizers and should not be used due to its toxic effects,” the FDA alerts in its letter.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has alerted people when the product is being used frequently during the coronavirus pandemic. The officials have focused more on washing your hands often as a safety precaution.

Murree Brewery’s Permission To Produce Hand Sanitizers, Granted!

“Consumers who have been exposed to hand sanitizer containing methanol should seek immediate treatment, which is critical for the potential reversal of toxic effects of methanol poisoning,” says the FDA’s letter.

What Your Symptoms May Look Like Once You’ve Been Exposed to Substantial Methanol: 

1- Nausea

2- Vomiting

3- Headache

4- Blurred vision

5- Permanent blindness

6- Seizures

7 – Coma

8- Permanent damage to the nervous system

The letter further added, “Although all persons using these products on their hands are at risk, young children who accidentally ingest these products and adolescents and adults who drink these products as an alcohol (ethanol) substitute, are most at risk for methanol poisoning.”

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The products listed in the FDA’s warning letter are listed below:

1- All-Clean Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-002-01)

2- Esk Biochem Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-007-01)

3- CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-008-04)

4- Lavar 70 Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-006-01)

5- The Good Gel Antibacterial Gel Hand Sanitizer (NDC: 74589-010-10)

6- CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-005-03)

7- CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 75% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-009-01)

8- CleanCare NoGerm Advanced Hand Sanitizer 80% Alcohol (NDC: 74589-003-01)

A warning has been issued to the company to remove these harmful sanitizers from the market. As of yet, these products are still widely available. In response, the FDA has issued warning letters to alert people.

Sanitizers have become a day to day necessity; you must source them from trusted companies as many cheap versions have been floating in the market since they are high in demand.

Have something to add? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Pakistani Girls Share Their Horrifying Rishta Stories!

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Mehak Zehra
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Girls turn 23 and the whole world start freaking out. This has become a brown phenomenon. The most common explanation given is that these girls will soon be older than marriageable age and will become spinsters. Given the batch of boys currently in the market, this doesn’t seem so impossible either. Anyway, to save the girls from a life of a spinster, matchmakers, aunties, mommies, everyone starts looking for rishtas. So we asked some Pakistani girls to shares their most horrifying Rishta stories, and they did.

Here are some of them. Have a look, and let us know if you also agree that this rishta culture is toxic as hell or not.

The bathroom check

A girl shares that once a rishta came for her. Only the boys’ parents visited. They had a good conversation with the girl. Then, mid-conversation, the mother of the boy, requested to go to the washroom. When she returned, she left after 5 minutes. It turns out that they did not like the washing machine in the bathroom.

The washing machine saved her, I guess.

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When age is just a number

Another rishta story was shared by this girl who, to date, laughs at it. She said she was supposed to meet with the rishta people. Now, according to her family values, she cannot meet the guy before the engagement. So she did not expect him to come with the rishta family. When her mother urged her to start talking, she came up with the most appropriate question she could think of. She asked, ‘So what does your son do, uncle?’

It turns out the uncle wasn’t the uncle.

The one who explains

So this one lady said that she was enjoying a family gathering. And out of nowhere, a distant relative came to her mother and complimented her. The aunty said to the girl’s mother, “Your daughter is beautiful. If only she were fairer, I would have sent my son’s proposal.”

Wow, aunty, way to make a girl feel insecure about her appearance!

 When you want to know the Politics

In which house will you not find politics. But I guess people just think that all the politics in a home is due to a daughter-in-law. So this Rishta aunty probably wanted to detect the political environment of the prospective girl’s house. Very proactive. It’s good to think about what effects a new addition might have on your family, but have a better approach, woman! She asked the very girl she was there to see whether there were domestic fights in her family.

Just imagine, the rishta aunty gets the response. Yeah, we have both Trump and Biden in the house.

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There are many more horrifying and weird Rishta stories that girls face. If you want to share, do inbox us!

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8 International Beauty Brands That Should Come to Pakistan!

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Umaima Nadeem
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Any makeup freak would agree to the fact that high-end beauty brands are the most precious and treasured objects in our makeup kits. They not only are of good quality but also offer more shades of different makeup products.

However, there is a dilemma of the unavailability of international brands in Pakistan. Brandsynario has made a list of all the leading global beauty brands that we want to come to Pakistan. It will be so cool if they make their products available for the convenience of the people.

1) WetnWild

WetnWild is a pocket-friendly drugstore makeup brand with a wide variety of cosmetics that almost every other person can afford. It has a dynamic portfolio of products: eyes, lips, nails, and face.

The lips category itself has over 100 shades for you. Moreover, they offer SALE on specific items throughout the year.

2) NYX

NYX is the most wanted brand for its Lip creams. Furthermore, they offer you makeup tools like brushes and cleansers and are now also offering accessories.

The best thing about NYX is that they offer Custom Pro Palettes, which are customized eye shadow palettes. It is every girl’s desire to own these gorgeous colors.

3) Bath & Body Works

With a large range of items to choose from including skincare, fragrance, bath and shower, hair care, home fragrances, and even men’s products, it is easy to say that Bath & Body Works have dominated the Western market.

Many people here in Pakistan demand their products and are now importing them from the US.

4) Victoria’s Secret

Victoria’s Secret is every girl’s dream! They offer a large range of beauty products like fragrance, mists, body care, bags, accessories, rollerballs, and lip products. Their body mists are a must-have for every other girl.

Always leave your mark. 💋😉

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Pakistani women will go gaga if it ever comes here, won’t we?

Bombshell, two ways.

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5) Soap & Glory

Bubbly, pink, bright, and all things beautiful; Soap & Glory is the ultimate girly brand! Sporting cheeky names for its products; the beauty giant has a vast portfolio of amazeballs products that tempt all women to own them.

Pakistani women adore its Vitamin C face wash the most! Ah, well, the sheer joy of having Soap & Glory here is unimaginable.

6) Huda Beauty

Who doesn’t know about Huda Beauty? It is the pioneer of matte and waterproof lipsticks and lip contours. If you want to go for a high-end makeup brand, this should be your first choice. They offer lipsticks in around 20 shades, textured eyeshadow palettes, lashes in 4 different designs, and 3D highlighter kits.

 

7) ColourPop

ColourPop has the most reasonable products with the best waterproof formula. They have 50+ shades of eyeshades, 20+ highlighter shades, over 70 shades of lipsticks, including liquid lipsticks and many other products for eyebrows and cheeks.

And the best part is that they also offer SALE on different products throughout the year

8) MAC Cosmetics

Almost everybody in Pakistan is a fan of MAC’s Ruby Woo. The brand is one of the most famous high-end makeup brands when it comes to quality and variety.

Although MAC is available at different departmental stores like Naheed and Aghas, there is no proper outlet for the brand.

It offers more than 100 shades of professional makeup and is an integral element of almost every other makeup fanatic’s beauty box.

 

 

Haval Jolion Vs KIA Sportage – A Detailed Comparison

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Usman
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haval jolion and kia sportage
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Both of these vehicles have impressive specifications of their own and are worth glances. Despite there being an age gap between the two SUVs, they are still not entirely far apart in terms of features. A lot of people are inclined towards either one side or the other. However, many prefer both!

There are many different kinds of comparisons done every day. Whether it is related to cars or mobile phones, people loving watching and doing comparisons. When it comes to superheroes, DC vs Marvel is an enormous debate that can shake the Earth. Today, we compare Haval Jolion with KIA Sportage.

Haval Jolion:

Now, this is a vehicle worthy of noticing. The company itself, Haval, is a group operating under GWM. This is a division that focuses on the production of SUVs and it is a Chinese company. They came on the radar quite recently and have already taken the market by storm. The Jolion carries quite a lot of impressive specs including interior quality.

KIA Sportage:

The KIA Sportage is a vehicle that took rise by a substantial amount after 2015. It made a form of revival when it came to the market back then and astonished everyone. Even now in 2021, it is considered as one of the best SUVs there are. It also has comfortable seating alongside plenty of cargo space as well as premium features.

Haval Specs And Price:

Now, this is a 1500cc vehicle that promises a lot of engine power. It is not only capable of pulling great weights but driving through rough terrain too. Additionally, it can produce up to 156 horsepower, which is quite impressive. It can actually give a fuel average of 10-12 kilometres to the litre with such power. All of these specifications make for one SUV that is worthy of an investment.

Haval Jolion and Kia comparison
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KIA Sportage Specs And Price

It has about three variants, with minor differences between them. All three of them are based on a 2.0-litre engine. The first one is the Alpha, followed by the FWD and the AWD variants. All of them have a 6-speed automatic transmission. Their price starts from Rs.44 Lac and goes as high as Rs.54 Lac. It can easily give a fuel average of more than 10-12km to the litre.

kKIA and Haval comparison
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A Verdict

In the end, it all boils down to the preference of the driver. However, it can be said that KIA has some specifications where it may stand ahead of the Jolion.

Stay tuned for more from Brandsynario!

5 Android 12 Features We Think You Will Love

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Usman
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Android 12 features for people
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With the technological era taking a turn for the better, many new things are appearing. Where we used to think about Android 10, now Android 12 is making its entry. A lot of people have been looking forward to this and many have not been disappointed.

Here are some of the features we know that you will simply love! They range from a variety and they are sure to grab your attention. Android is certainly making huge bounds forward and they want to make sure you don’t lag. So, what features are a part of Android 12? Let us find out!

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1. The Privacy Dashboard

Android has really stepped things up when it comes to the new dashboard. This can allow you to see which apps are using what kind of private data and whether they need to be restricted or not. You can even check when an app has used your location and whether it was done in the background or not.

Additionally, a new indicator has been added to the top menu bar. It shows an icon when an application is using or requesting to use your location. This feature shows that they have really opened up about privacy now.

2. Custom Colour Themes

This feature can be specifically seen in pixel phones. If you own one that can go to android 12, you have many customisation options. You can now select from a range of colour themes as well as redesigned widgets. These have been made to suit your usage and ease of access. All of the themes are quite interesting.

If you have a Pixel phone, we urge you to check out these themes as well as widgets. We guarantee that you will not be disappointed at all!

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3. The Double Tap

No, we are not referring to the sequel of ‘Zombieland’ here. We are talking about a whole new feature in Android 12. This one is called ‘Double Tap’ and it can be turned on from the settings. Now you can trigger a bunch of actions from a list of usable taps. This includes taking a screenshot, playing, and pausing media as well as launching Google Assistant.

This is yet another highly useful feature that is going to be accessed by many people. It makes navigation and usage a whole lot easier and convenient.

4. One-Handed Mode:

This will make it extremely easier for users to navigate using one hand. Yes, after turning this ON, they can easily go through their phone with one hand. Whatever is at the top of the screen will be pulled down within reach and will be easier to navigate.

This is yet another Android 12 feature that has a lot of people in its support. When many people will have access to android 12, they can give more feedbacks on why this feature can be useful.

here are a few android 12 features
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5. Notifications

There has been a slight alteration to the notification panel. It may not look like much but it is certainly a step towards the future of notification panels. In a light theme, the panel itself gives off a light-blue tint. This is different from before and even gives off a pleasant vibe.

This is merely a hint towards the kind of interface we can expect from android devices in the future.

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Amazon Business Centre Of Imarat Group Declared “Software Technology Park” By The Ministry Of IT

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Web Desk
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The management of the Imarat Group of Companies signed an MOU with the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) on Thursday, the 20th of May 2021 to launch a “Software Technology Park” inside the premises of the Amazon Mall located on GT road near DHA II. The Amazon Business Centre is now declared as a Software Technology Park by the PSEB under the Ministry of IT.

Imarat Group of Companies is one of Pakistan’s leading real estate groups. The Group has to its credit more than 8 projects in the capital amounting to construction over 10 million square feet. The Amazon Mall is one of its profound projects as it is Pakistan’s first of its kind, outlet mall. Leadership at the Imarat Group have always been strong advocates of the many advantages of technology in the real estate sector.

The management at the Imarat Group have gladly agreed on providing space spanned across 3 floors to the Ministry of IT, to develop a one-of-a-kind software technology park. The aim is to bring in professionals from the industry to work towards boosting Pakistan’s tech industry and sector. PSEB being a facilitator of the IT industry shall market and extend all possible support in populating the software technology park as per the MOU.

The MOU signing took take place in the Ministry of IT during which the secretary of IT, Mr. Shoaib Ahmad Saddiqui was present. The signatories included Chairman Imarat Group of Companies Mr. Shafiq Akbar and Managing Director of the PSEB Mr. Osman Nasir. Group Directors Mr. Farhan Javed and Mr. Sharjeel Ehmer from the Imarat Group were also present.

Mr. Shafiq Akbar expressed his belief in technology being the future. He stressed on how we must adapt technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence to the real estate sector in Pakistan and how other sectors of the country can also benefit from it. He said “With this partnership, we aim to bring the best of RE technologies like blockchain, digital mapping, artificial intelligence algorithms in Pakistan, this will not only revolutionize the way realtors work but will also remove malpractices from the Industry”.

The parties are hopeful that this venture together will lift not just the real estate industry but also other sectors of Pakistan via technology and aid in growth of the country’s GDP.

CNN Anchor Wrongly Accuses Pakistani Minister Of Anti-Semitism

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Mehak Zehra
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CNN anchor
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We make quite a lot of fun when our politicians are invited to foreign political shows. The conversation that ensues often traps them and we get entertained. But today, when the CNN anchor made an irresponsible remark we learned how ignorant and biased even the anchors can be.

CNN Interview with Pakistani Minister of Foreign Affairs

In a recent interview with CNN, Pakistani Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi was asked to comment on the Israel-Gaza conflict. In response to the question that Bianna Golodryga asked, Qureshi said that Israel is losing out in the war of media. He said that Israel has lost control of the narrative which is a huge victory considering they have been controlling it thanks to their ‘deep pocket’. At this, the CNN anchor makes an irresponsible, unsolicited comment, “I would call that an antisemitic remark.”

Wait, hold on! Let’s back it up.

What is anti-semitic?

Anti-semitism literally is prejudice and discrimination against Jews.

Now, let’s look at Qureshi’s statement once again. He said Israel is losing out, and not the jews. Take a look at the video below.

Where exactly did he make an anti-semitic remark?

What the CNN anchor is doing?

It is quite clear that (a) the anchor is equating Jews with Israel; (b) she is making the crimes against humanity seem like a religious war; (c) instigate into a verbal slur on national media; (d) restore the loss of Zionist narrative.

Let’s address each point separately now.

Addressing the points

Addressing the first two points; Palestine does not just have Muslims. Sure, it is a Muslim majority country, but it also houses people from Christianity, Samaritanism, and Druze. Exactly, the same way, Israel is not only jews. It houses several other religions including Muslims. This is why the conflict is not religious. It is political, geographical, and conflict for power that Israel wants to impose on Palestine. Yes, the Israeli government is Jewish but some Jewish citizens themselves are retaliating against their government for this.

To address the third and fourth points we will have to look at the recent events. When social media erupted in support of Palestinians, the Zionist narrative Israel was taking took a backseat. Now, what is Zionism? Zionism started from establishing a homeland for homeless jews kicked out from Germany as well as their current allies. They decided to steal from the only ones who gave them refuge, the Palestinians. This is to reiterate, not all jews are zionists.

The Twitter user accurately summarizes the situation. He says that the anchor is twisting Qureshi’s perfectly non-religious statement as anti-semitic. This only shows that Israel does have deep pockets and controls the media.

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Snapchat Introduces Virtual Try-Ons & This Is A Big Step Forward

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Dr. Rida Qamar
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Snapchat Introduces Virtual Try-Ons & This Is A Big Step Forward
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AI is taking the world by storm, and fashion brands are now benefitting from it. The pandemic created a significant shift in shopping trends when people resorted from regular shopping sprees to online shopping. However, online shopping always comes with a catch, i.e., not trying on the products. And this took a shift in the last year when brands started to provide try-on features to promote the customers to buy products from the comfort of their homes. Now Snapchat is bringing that experience to your phones by partnering with major fashion brands.

Augmented Reality For Fashion 

Now that most brands are approaching the customers through augmented reality, Snapchat has introduced a range of brand new AR try-on experiences. And this allows you to take your smartphone shopping experience to the next level.

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Snapchat Bring AR To Enhance Your Shopping Experience

Snapchat has partnered with fashion giants like Farfetch and Prada to start, Snap’s new machine learning technology. The technology will utilize ‘3D Body Mesh’ to replicate real-life fits as Snapchatters try virtual clothes via the camera. While implementing voice-enabled controls, let the app know they’re looking to browse and try in AR.

“We believe shopping is more than the transaction,” says Carolina Arguelles, ‎Global Product Marketing Lead, Augmented Reality at Snap. It’s really about the experience, and we believe a better experience—a more immersive one, connected with your friends, and emotional—is not only going to increase that buyer confidence but also build a longer-term loyalty to brands and businesses.”

Snapchat Introduces Virtual Try-Ons & This Is A Big Step Forward
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“70% of consumers feel that finding clothes online that fit is tough. So the returns are a $550 billion problem for businesses,” says Arguelles.

“Everything we’ve announced today focuses on improving the realism of these experiences and how natural it feels to interact with them.”

She further added, “With features like Snap ML [machine learning], which is embedded into our Lens Studio technology. We’re allowing machine learning experts from around the world to take the algorithms that they built. These algorithms are plugged into our platform and make our cameras smarter,” she says.

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While talking about how this experience is going to be personal for every client, she mentioned,

“Personalization is so important, and how do we make this personal to you, to your face, to your body, to your room. That’s where try-on and features like fit recommendations with Fit Analytics come into play.”

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JS Bank Launches Pakistan’s First Digital Cheque Service

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Web Desk
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JS bank

21st May 2021: Leading the way in digital innovation, JS Bank has launched “Digi Cheque”, the first of its kind digital cheque service in Pakistan which allows users of the JS Bank Mobile App to send e-cheques instantly removing the need for provision of physical cheques.

As part of a structured long-term strategy of digital innovation and a dedicated focus on customer convenience, JS Bank is continually rolling out personalized products and services that transform the customer experience.

Through this service, users can issue digital cheques via their JS Mobile App in a few simple steps by just inputting the receivers name, cell number, CNIC and the amount. The cheque recipient receives a 12-digit PIN number on their cell number, which they can just take to the nearest JS Bank branch and withdraw the cash immediately without any delay or hassle.

Noman Azhar – Chief Digital Officer stated, “Our objective is to make our customer’s financial journey simple, easy and convenient through continual introduction of innovative and pioneering offerings across multiple touchpoints. JS Bank is leading the way in this arena and we are confident that other financial institutions will soon launch similar services allowing for inter-bank digital cheque clearing. To get started with your Digi Cheque journey, download our upgraded JS Mobile now: https://bit.ly/JS-Mobile.”

Digi Cheque offers customer convenience by removing the need for physical cheques or delivery of the same to beneficiaries, secures customers through digital authentication and cost-saving as well.

Sanam Saeed Calls Out Dubai For Promoting Tourism In Israel

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Dr. Rida Qamar
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Amidst the worsening conditions in Palestine, people all over the world are raising their voices. This includes celebrities, influencers, and people from almost all walks of life. Large-scale protests have started worldwide from the people who stand in solidarity with Palestine and against Israel. Among those Pakistani’s including celebrities, are also taking the roads to raise their voices.

People are hoping for the Muslim countries to unite on the issue and come up with a solution. However, there is no progress seen for calling out Israel on its wrongdoings. More so, some countries are standing in favor of Israel openly to maintain the relations. And from the list of such countries, Emirates is one of them.

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Dubai’s Stands With Israel 

Recently, a billboard was seen on the road of Dubai, which was promoting tourism in Israel. The billboard read “Plan Your Trip Now,” encouraging people to visit Israel. As shallow as it sounds, it seems like Emirates has lost its dignity and honor. As Dubai seems to promote Israel, it stands for Palestine again just for the sake of relations and politics.

Sanam Saeed’s Post On Instagram 

Sanam Saeed took to Instagram and called out Dubai for its stance. She wrote,

“If this is true, shame on you, Dubai, Humanity before politics”. And we couldn’t agree more with her.

Sanam Saeed Calls Out Dubai For Promoting Tourism In Israel
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Moreover, she wrote a very famous quote that seems relevant to the above situation. She stated,

“The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies.”

Muslim Countries Must Unite 

As people from all over the world stand with Palestine, we hope that this leads to a productive outcome that brings prosperity for Palestine. And the Muslim countries must unite for the sake of humanity and Muslims. We hope they take a collective stand and do something fruitful to bring them out of this agony and misery.

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Memes Flood Twitter As Microsoft Bids Farewell To Internet Explorer

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Mehak Zehra
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internet explorer
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For Millenials and the older generation, Internet Explorer was the go-to browser in the late 90s and early 2000s. At that time, it used to be great which is why it dominated 95% of the browser market. But then due to no serious updates and more efficient browser launching, the consumers began to shift. Now, it is only at 5%. Currently, Google Chrome is at the top with a 69% browser market share. All this time, Microsoft was dragging Explorer along but now it has finally decided to let it go.

Internet Explorer signing off

The news came forward that by June 2022, Internet Explorer will officially retire. While the news shouldn’t have mattered to many considering not many use it, people jumped onto the bandwagon, sharing memes.

Memes about this particular browser’s experience were definitely hilarious and a lot of people loved them as they could relate. But it also triggered nostalgia for a time when the internet had recently become part of their everyday lives.

Let’s look at them, shall we?

People took the browser being officially let go by Microsoft as its death. With death comes the grim reaper but what is he to do if ‘Internet Explorer is not responding’.

It does take ages for Internet Explorer to respond even if it means the topic is long gone.

Acha chalta hun song fits any and everything that is bidding farewell. And explorer that had been a part of our lives for so long, even if not as a browser but as a funny meme, using this farewell song makes sense.

But now, how will we download Chrome if not by internet explorer?

This is the best joke as of yet. If you are not Internet Explorer, you will get it in one go.

But it’s over.

It will definitely be missed.

 

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Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Sends A Happy Wave Around The World

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Mehak Zehra
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Israel Palestine Hamas
Image Source: Al-Jazeera

Palestinians have been suffering at the hands of Israel for ages now but no barriers war started 11 days ago. In this war, the Zionist government of Israel had bombarded the only covid lab in Palestine; killed the only medical head in the fight against covid; and destroyed the only road leading to a hospital. In this fight, numerous kids were also killed.

Israeli oppression

But using the word war is wrong because it implies equal use of power against each other. While Israel was using its army and its rockets against Palestine, the latter did not have either. For this reason, Hamas was retaliating in their stead. While almost 213 civilians died in Palestine, 2 died in Israel. Not to mention, Israel had also destroyed Al-Jazeera headquarters in Palestine, the only media source giving the Palestinian side of the story to the world. It would have meant that Israel would monopolize the narrative. However, with the power of social media and the Palestinians urging the world, people around the world heard their plight.

Adhan and attack on building
Image Source: reuters.com

Social Media on Israel and Gaza

With social media erupting on Israel hostilities, showing people rallying for Palestine, something that we had hoped for, happened.

Governments of numerous countries were forced to acknowledge these happenings. And while the UN would not take action, Egypt decided to be responsible and broker a ceasefire. Today, at 2 am, the ceasefire was officially imposed. Palestine rejoiced at the news, and Hamas has taken it as a sign of victory in this 11-day long conflict.

Reactions on ceasefire

Pakistan

Pakistan welcomed the news of the ceasefire and has even announced the day as Palestine Solidarity Day.

Egypt on Ceasefire

United Nations

United Kingdom

Netizens on ceasefire

This is not a long-term solution. Israel has violated so many UN laws already so it can violate the ceasefire at any time as well. But for now, we can celebrate what little peace Palestine has gotten.

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8 Google I/O 2021 Highlights That You Probably Missed

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Usman
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Google I/O 2021
Image Source: Google

There are often quite interesting announcements made in the tech world. They take the audience by storm and leave them wanting more. Whether you are a fan of Android or IOS, you may still want to listen to all kinds of news. Here are Google I/O 2021 highlights!

Some of these are quite gripping and may leave you with a couple of questions. While it may not come as a surprise, it is certainly pleasant to see Google make such bounds forward.

Google I/O 2021

Let’s dive into the details of the highlights and list them as we move,

1. Android 12 New Look

The new update has quite a lot going for it. People are calling it polished and improved. Android 12 focuses more on the apps and other features such as weather. Additionally, the UI does not remain stationary and changes dynamically with the weather.

2. Smart Canvas

With this, users can take part in video calls, while dragging over their files from other places. This shows that there is a lot of conveniences when it comes to Smart canvas. Additionally, it is helpful to keep all your stuff organised.

3. Merging WearOS And Tizen

Apparently, there has been a truce made between the two. This is said to give birth to applications that use less battery life. It is certainly a useful thing to have been accomplished. The amount of battery life still remains to be seen.

4. Foldable Phones:

Google and Samsung may be moving forward with a partnership or a merger. If that is successful, it is possible that we may see foldable phones by Google and Samsung both. While they may not be the most hyped-up ones, there is certainly a lot of room.

5. Making Animated Photos

Google is developing new forms of technology every day. One of these is the ability to make animated photos out of still shots. Yes, it will take a sample of two shots and create an animation by predicting what lies between the two shots.

6. Phone As A Car Key

Image Source: Android Guys

This is yet another advancement being made by the company. Soon there will come a time you may not need a key to enter your car. All you have to do is have your phone and be in proximity. However, you will need the latest chip in the phone to access this unlock feature.

7. Saving Passwords

The company has been making tweaks to the Google Duplex. Now, if you forget a password, Duplex will fill in an old one and allow you to pick a new one. This is helpful for people who have multiple complicated passwords for applications.

8. Health Tool

Google is currently developing a new tool. This is a health tool that helps recognise skin conditions that you may have. It helps to achieve this through the camera of the phone. This is yet another place where computer vision is developing itself.

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This Clothing Brand Is Making Pakistanis Utterly Confused With Their Ad

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Mehak Zehra
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Clothing Brand
Image Source: Brandsynario

Social media marketing is the one aspect that brands have become interested in recently. They realize the exponentially increasing importance of digital sector. But to have the right marketing approach, you need specialists. And when you do, well, you are all set with marketing your product.  Remember, bad marketing is also marketing. This clothing brand took it to heart.

Clothing brand and shuffled words

Montivopk, a clothing brand in Pakistan took to their social media page a picture. It featured a model donning their dress. The copy in that image was a compilation of words, all shuffled. But our mind is wired in a way to form the most plausibility sentence. So honestly speaking, we were able to derive it. However, shouldn’t brands not be assuming this?

Take a look at the ad.

https://www.facebook.com/MontivoPK/posts/2573826019590422

Tell me if you got it right on the first try;

All I want is what I can’t.

Netizens’ two cents on the matter

According to them, graphic designers weren’t being paid enough. Or that they were not qualified enough. Others got a bit real because designers are dictated by creative directors too. Few members tried keeping the mean comments in line but not too much.

clothing brand
Image Source: Facebook

Clothing brand
Image Source: Facebook

Renditions of the copy

“All on vacation is I want what I cant have.”

”All I want on vacation is what I can’t have.”

”Have can’t I what want is all.”

”All on is I want vacation what I cant have.”

Image Source: Facebook

Image Source: Facebook

Its not like no one got it right either.

Image Source: Facebook

As expected, some wanted express their confusion through memes and make fun of it.

clothing brand
Image Source: Facebook

Let’s say, most people were able to read the sentence Montivo published. But what is this sentence exactly? “All I want is what I can’t have.” What does this imply; that the consumers cannot afford these products? It defeats the purpose of marketing then, does it not?

However, considering they have sparked conversation on platforms, this is definitely not bad publicity.

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foodpanda Introduces Summer Pandaship Program 2021

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Mehak Zehra
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foodpanda

foodpanda has established itself as a mega player in the food industry. An entity that started out in Pakistan as a food delivery system for major restaurants had gradually expanded into delivery for homemade food business as well as grocery delivery.

So, wouldn’t it be a significant achievement, being part of an organization that is spearheading quick commerce? This opportunity has recently been presented for all those who are interested in growing with the biggest e-commerce and food-delivery company. The opportunity is at none other than the Pandaship Program.

Summer Pandaship Program 2021

For the first time, foodpanda has opened its doors for a Summer Internship opportunity. Getting a chance to work at a team-oriented workplace that excels in dealing with matters effectively and efficiently, you are sure to learn a lot. What’s more, is that they are promising to give the interns a hands-on experience by participating in the ongoing and tailored projects of foodpanda. Further, on being able to develop your skill by being part of the department of your own choice, you will have the chance to attain a full-time role as well.

If you are someone eager to learn with an equally energetic team, here is your path to curate a strong future career. Apply away to the Summer Pandaship Program 2021.

foodpanda

Here’s how you can apply 

To enroll in the program, all you have to do is follow these three steps. First of all, you will need to register at the website, https://foodpanda.thetalent.games/, where you can log in via LinkedIn. You will be presented with a game that you need to play.

The second step is only for shortlisted candidates. In this, you will be invited for panel interviews.

Third, final, and the best step is you getting the official offer to intern at foodpanda.

The application period for the program spans from 17th May to 6th June.  Well, there is plenty of time to register. The only eligibility criterion is that you should be enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year Bachelors Program or enrolled in any semester of Masters.

Program Details

You will get tailored training, develop your skills, and after a 6 to 8 weeks program, a graduation ceremony. Alongside all this, you will get exposure to business operations in real-time. Considering, the organization has headquarters in Singapore and is a part of Delivery Hero, a European multinational business, the intern will get to grow in an international and dynamic environment. We should also mention that foodpanda plans to respect the interns as their team members by giving them a stipend as well.

If you are excellent in communication and interpersonal skills, and ambitious; if you are hungry to learn and want to make an impact; and if you are experienced at Microsoft Office and other Google equivalents, then my friends, you will be the perfect fit.

All you need to do is decide the business function you want to focus your training on. The choices are; Operation, Delivery & Logistics, Marketing, People & Organization, Commercials, Home Chefs, & Pandamart.

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Project Starline: Google Chat Is Taking Video Calls To The Next Level

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Usman
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Image Source: Digital Trends

If we take a look at tech giants today, Google is among the top ones. If there is a tech food chain, Google can be considered as an apex predator out for prey. They have made so many advancements in their field that it is highly impressive. So, what is so special about Project Starline?

We know that Project Starline is Google’s step towards better video technology. It is their attempt at wanting to improve the video chat experience. According to them, there are a lot of prospects available for this type of technology. What exactly have they done with Starline? Let us dive into the details.

project and new starline video call
Image Source: medium.com

Google And Its Applications:

Google is a company that is constantly on the rising. The search engine itself is so powerful and singular that not many challenge it. You search for anything and it is going to give you a plethora of results. You can never go wrong when you’re looking for information. Of course, you can always refer to books and visit a library but Google has books too.

The advancement in video chatting is quite an interesting one. In Starline, you may not feel as if you are talking on a call. It might actually feel like that the person is sitting across from you. Not only is this type of technology new, but it is also quite interesting to see how such a feeling can be initiated.

Project Starline And Prospects

The technology behind Starline combines many areas of research. Some of these are Machine Learning, Spatial Audio, Computer Vision, and Real-time compression. All of this help give out a result such as what we are seeing with Starline. Google decided to test out its equipment on a handful of volunteers.

They were asked to chat with each other on the video call and many of them claimed the same thing. The call itself was so detailed that it did not feel like a virtual meeting. To them, it felt like the person was sitting in the same room in front of them.

Advancements In Tech

Right now, project Starline is only available in a handful of Google offices. Additionally, currently, it’s using special equipment to run but Google wants to make it more affordable. They want to make sure that everyone can experience this form of technology. Despite there being a lack of equipment, a lot of people want to be a part of this.

With time, we may see the integration of this technology in many more places. We cannot even imagine the many prospects that this brings. It can also help bring people together because they will feel more comfortable. The amount of detail that is focused on in Starline is quite impressive and must be appreciated.

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TikTok Partners With The Trust And Safety Professional Association

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Web Desk
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Karachi (May 19, 2021): Today, TikTok is announcing its partnership with the Trust and Safety Professional Association (TSPA) providing every trust and safety professional at TikTok a membership to TSPA. This membership will allow them to access resources for career development, participate in workshops and events, and connect with a network of peers across the industry.

TikTok strives to create an engaging and supportive work environment for its employees, and safety team especially. The TikTok Trust and Safety team works to keep the platform safe and welcoming for the global community. It develops and enforces Community Guidelines so that people can be creative and have fun on TikTok without unexpectedly viewing content that violates any policies.

These employees are challenged with staying ahead of evolving violative content and making equitable and consistent policy and moderation decisions on potentially violative user-generated content. Providing access to well-being and resiliency programs is critical to supporting TikTok employees through these immensely difficult challenges.

“We want people to feel comfortable and safe to create, share, and discover on TikTok, and the resolute work of our trust and safety team is essential to this goal,” said Cormac Keenan, Head of Trust & Safety, TikTok. “It’s vitally important that trust and safety professionals are supported, and we are absolutely thrilled to partner with TSPA to help our employees continue to grow in their careers and learn and share best practices with others in the industry.”

The partnership with TSPA reflects TikTok’s deep commitment to the careers and well-being of their trust and safety employees.

“Online trust and safety is critical to healthy societal interactions, and it’s imperative to support the professionals who are doing this important work,” said Charlotte Willner, Executive Director of TSPA. “We are thrilled at having TikTok join as one of our annual supporters, and we look forward to welcoming TikTok’s trust and safety team to our membership.”

TikTok’s support will also enhance the platform’s community by enabling continuous learning and further reinforces the platform’s commitment to keeping people safe. For more on TikTok’s work in this area, visit the Safety Center

Why Ali Ansari’s Take On Palestine Is Good But Partially Flawed

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Mehak Zehra
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ali ansari
Image Source: Brandsynario

Pakistani actor Ali Ansari has posted a video on his Instagram regarding the Palestine-Israel issue. Now, it is good but partially flawed. To understand why we believe this, we will have to explore his message first.

Ali Ansari – Palestine 

Ali Ansari took to his Instagram saying that all those posts on social media about Palestine are useless, at least according to him. He said, instead of just posting on these platforms, he has teamed up with an organization in the UK that sends donations to Palestine. He has donated too and he was urging his followers to do the same.

What’s more, is that he presented the breakup of what the donations can provide to the Palestinians on ground. For those people who are losing not just their lives but basic utilities too, this would definitely be great. And he has quite a following so he will definitely be able to reach the financial goal he set.

Flawed, how?

If this is all so great then why do we think it’s flawed? He is terming social media posts about atrocities against the Palestinians useless. But the fact is, he started this donation drive after becoming aware of the Palestinians through this very social media. Plus, this oppression of Palestine is not a new topic. It has been going on for years. It is thanks to social media that most of the world is talking about it in one voice.

Moreover, he is assuming that everyone can donate. Most people want to help but not everyone can afford to give financial help given their own expenses and socioeconomic status.

But all of these reasons take a back seat. The foremost reason is that it is the Palestinians who want the world to spread the evidence of their sufferings. They want the whole world to know so that the world could take notice and put pressure on Israel to stop the genocide.

attack in gaza during Adhan
Image Source: newyorker.com

Ali Ansari is definitely doing good but he does not have to discourage others from posting on social media. It is these platforms that are making sure the world rallies behind Palestine.

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