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Can People Get COVID By Sharing Swimming Pools?

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The strain of covid-19 spread around the world like wildfire. From China to Italy to India, it wreaked havoc. Countries had to impose lockdowns to restrict its spread. The SOPs included maintaining social distancing and wearing masks. But aside from these measures, other cautions were also added to protect oneself against COVID. One of these was, swimming pools being shut down.

Swimming Pools – the best place for exercise?

The idea behind this measure was sharing a swimming pool would lead to your bacterias easily being transmitted into the water and onto the next person. It did seem like a plausible explanation. But people who are into exercising, know that swimming is the best form. Not only is it fun but you don’t even sweat in the pool. Plus, it tones your whole body as opposed to other exercises that are focused on one part of the body.

For swimmers, hence, the pandemic was bad twofold. However, it seems that the swimming pools are not that scary of a place during this pandemic.

Scientific explanation to Covid and pools

Dr Payal Modi, a specialist medical microbiologist and chairperson of infection control at the NMC Royal hospital, Dubai said:

“Chlorine, which is a strong disinfectant that can destroy or inactivate the SARS COV 2 virus within 30 seconds. People are instructed not to spit or cough in pools, but in case this happens, all bacteria and viruses are destroyed as soon as it touches the water surface, if it contains 1-2 parts per million (PPM) chlorine. Chlorine is what we use to disinfect COVID-19 wards in hospitals too. Therefore, there is no danger of transmission of COVID-19 through swimming pools.”

Water body transmission?

Dr. Mohammad Rafique, medical director of Prime Healthcare and specialist pulmonologist, said:

“So far, as per the Centre for Disease Control, there have been no known cases of transmission of COVID-19 through water bodies. In fact, at pools, where people need to be careful is in locker rooms, showers, and use of any common articles such as nose clips, shower caps, snorkels, etc. The common use of these items has to be avoided. In pools, the designated distance of one to three meters has to be maintained. Maintaining adequate distance in pools can ensure there is no airborne transmission of the virus.”

Stay safe while swimming!

By this definition, swimming pools are primarily safe. With continued chlorine addition will ensure that you do not contract covid through the water. Of course, when you come out of the water, the air above the pool can get contaminated. Hence, make sure that the pool is not crowded and that you are maintaining a two-meter distance from other swimmers.

And don’t forget the area outside of the pool does not have chlorine, so be extremely careful about sharing items or common places.

Most importantly, make sure that chlorine is administered in the pool frequently.

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8 DIY Delicious Food & Drink Recipes to Try with Tang!

Tang has been a summer favorite for quite some time now. On a hot sunny day, when nothing can quench your thirst, a chilled glass of Tang does the trick. Whether you make a glass every day for breakfast, or in case of emergency when surprise guests show up, Tang never lets you down.

But do you know Tang is more than just flavored water? You can use Tang in so many ways – to make cocktails, heavenly desserts and even scrumptious savories. One teaspoon of Tang has enough flavor to make any dish taste spectacular.

Still unsure? Here’s a list of 8 fun and easy DIY recipes you can make using good ol’ Tang.

Try them out for yourself, you won’t be disappointed!

Cocktails and Drinks

Have you been using Tang the traditional way? Well, there’s nothing wrong with that, Tang on its own tastes pretty great. But mix it with just a few more ingredients, and you get a cocktail you’ll love even more.

Try this refreshing Shikanjabeen recipe made with Lemon Tang, mint, crushed ice and water. What better way to cool down on a hot summer afternoon.


Craving for something sweeter? How about this tasty Pinacolada made with Pineapple Tang, some coconut Milk and coconut shavings.


The possibilities are endless. Here are some more fun ways to use Tang to make fun and exciting drinks for you and your loved ones.

Savories

Tired of the usual curry and korma for dinner? Maybe it’s time for you to expand your palate. Tang isn’t just a drink anymore. Here is an easy recipe to make delicious Orange Chicken using Orange Tang. The prep doesn’t take much effort. The cooking time isn’t long. And the end result? A new dish everyone at home will absolutely love.

Desserts

Lunch and dinner for us are incomplete without a dessert course. Whether it is a delectable fruit pie, or a quick and refreshing Popsicle, no one can refuse. But why should something so good take too much effort to make? With Tang, you can make pies and cakes even Gola Gandas in a short period of time. And rest assured, they taste divine.

Are you a fan of fruit cakes? Then you will love this easy to make fruity Orange Loaf Cake using Orange Tang. 


Here is a recipe so easy, even your little one can make it. Mango Pie made with Mango Tang is a dessert everyone would like to try. Easy to make, the pie can be a great addition to the dinner tables at parties too.


Nothing beats the summer heat quite like our traditional Gola Gandas. The tasty sweet ice shavings have been everyone’s favorite since childhood. And now you can make your very own serving right at home.


Almost every kid has tried to make ice-cream sorbets with Tang. Take that experiment a step further by turning the drink into icy Popsicles for everyone to enjoy. Since there are so many flavors available by Tang, there is something for everyone!


Try these amazing recipes  from Tang Pakistan’s official YouTube channel to flavor up your taste buds, not just in Summers, but year round!

Ghana Ali Claps Back At A Troll Who Fat-Shamed Her Husband

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Ghana Ali and her husband’s public appearances have always been tough. Now the actress has defended her husband from a rude troll who made personal remarks on her husband.

Ghana Ali and Umair

Ghana Ali, the Sun Yaara actress, got married almost a year ago. She surprised her fans with the news but the fans were more surprised with her beau. Umair is a businessman who was rumoured to be still married and incredibly rich.

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Naturally, Ghana Ali suffered labels such as a home-wrecker and a gold-digger. Yes, even in 2021, we accuse women of such sexist labels!

Sharing Pictures on Instagram

Ghana Ali recently shared another picture with her husband in which they’re glowing! The two are dressed to the nines in snazzy outfits as they pose for pictures together. Have a look:

 Whether they were headed for a date night or were simply trying to crawl out of quarantine blues, it looks like they were having a great time.

Trolls Rain on The Parade

However, social media trolls can seldom see people happy. They saw this picture of Ghana Ali with her husband and decided to rain on their parade. Many crossed the line when they started commenting on her husband’s weight!

Trolls fat-shamed her husband and made all sorts of jokes on his appearance which is simply unacceptable. Hence, what did Ghana Ali do? She clapped back!

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Ghana Ali Claps Back

Ghana had enough of this toxic trend and could not bear to see her husband being insulted this way. Her comebacks are fiery and spot-on. Have a look and keep these replies up your sleeve in case you find yourself in a similar situation.

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The Weight-Shaming Trend

Body image issues are rampant in our society and the call for an end to skinny-shaming as well as fat-shaming has been heard far and wide. However, the issue still remains like a tough stain that just won’t wash out. In our culture, both forms of shaming and many more are also incredibly common.

A simple rule which many can be cognizant of is never to comment on anything that can not be fixed in 5 minutes. Comments on weight, acne, size etc are not fixable in 5 minutes, hence, don’t make that comment. We never know what conditions or why the other person looks the way they do, commenting on it never leads to a good outcome.

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Alien Or Ghost – Netizens Confused About This Rare Creature

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Are you a fan of Hollywood movies? More specifically, are you a fan of movies featuring supernatural concepts; aliens or ghosts? If you are and you have always wondered why is it that be it an alien or ghost, they all arrive in the US, then this news is for you. According to recent news, they have finally found their way to the rest of the world.

Interested now, are you?

Strange video captured

In Jharkhand India, a video was captured. When you are on the ground, you are able to see for yourself if something is weird or not, and the nighttime already restricted view. But people couldn’t believe their eyes; what they were seeing. They would stop, go near and like the cameraman, make videos. The people saw a creature walking in the middle of the road. And yes, I mean, a creature because it is still unclear what that thing was.

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Alien or ghost?

The creature was extremely slender and also tall. Of course, by calling it slender I am not stereotyping against thin people. But the point is that even when you are thin when you wear clothes, it adds substance to your figure from the eyes of the viewer. And you would not go out naked, would you?

So what if it was a ghost?

Plus, the way the creature walked. It walked straight, and to avoid the traffic, it would completely turn sideways. This gave a computer game vibe. It will be easier to understand if you just saw the video.

It could also be a ghost too. If you would recall, just a few days ago, a body was thrown in the river. What if not cremating got him angry? Food for thought!

Jokes aside, there are many serious issues that could have resulted in this.

What if it was someone who was being abused through malnourishment? Or what if someone who was not mentally stable and he/she walked out into the night? We are not even clear if they are wearing clothes or not. Authorities should definitely look into the matter. And inform us if they find out Terminator is in play!

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Huge Penalty For Automakers Who Delay Delivery Of Cars

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The automotive industry is booming in Pakistan. Whether you are caught up with auto news or not, you must have heard something. Despite there being a silicon chip shortage, the introduction of new vehicles in Pakistan is high. However, there have been many delays in-car delivery from certain automakers.

Now, it seems that the delays will have accountability. According to the new law being put in place, the delay of vehicles will now be met with a heavy fine. Yes, it means that automakers would have to be more punctual in their vehicle delivery to customers. No one wants to wait many months after the booking has been done.

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Pay The Penalty

This new decision was made recently by the additional secretary, Ministry of industries and production. It occurred during a briefing and has raised a lot of heads in approval. According to the report, automakers must deliver vehicles within two months of booking. This new law will take effect from July 2021.

If you intend to book a vehicle in August, it should be at your doorstep no later than October. If that will not happen, the automakers will be fined 3% for the delay. However, the percentage can differ by how much the customer has paid for the vehicle. So, if the payment is a substantial one on an SUV, the fine will be as hefty.

Avoiding Delays

For now, it hasn’t been revealed if the fine will be from the booking price or the total price of the vehicle. Despite that, the amount will not be a small one either way. This new development should encourage automakers to make sure there are no delays. Delays only cause customers to become fed up with the companies and not come back a second time.

Would you recommend a car brand to someone if they took four months to deliver a vehicle that could’ve been with you in two months? It is highly inconvenient to have to pay such an amount and not even have the delivery on time. The automakers are running a huge business in the industry. Time is something that they should keep as a high priority. No one wants to wait that long.

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Automotive In Pakistan

While the automotive industry in Pakistan is rising, this development was quite necessary. As fast as the vehicles are entering production, they should go into the customer’s hand too. While there is no compromise on quality or features, there shouldn’t be any on customer satisfaction too. The automakers want to make sure the customer gets what they pay for.

MG was one of the names that came up during the meeting. It seems that they have made it a habit to deliver late to the customers. We hope that this development allows automakers to deliver vehicles without delays or at least minimal delays.

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Google Faces Lawsuit Over Accessing Location Even When Disabled

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Today, we have a shocking piece of news for you. It is not pleasant neither is it upbeat. It definitely deserves your attention and can harm the world. Google has just been sued! Over what, you ask? Apparently, they had been accessing the location even when it was off.

In the codes, if ethics and morality, can be considered as a punch in the face. It seems that all respect for boundaries has been tossed out the window with this one act. It is highly unethical to be tracking the location when it’s turned off. Off means no consent given and that should be respected.

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Google Facing Consequences

The lawsuit was actually filed by the US state of Arizona. It argued that Google was using its abilities for adverse effects. They said that Google tracked people without their consent and this was highly unethical. The case was originally filed in 2020. However, unedited court documents have revealed themselves recently.

Apparently, as seen in the documents, this problem went higher up in management. It seems that the too engineers at Google were aware of this happening and did nothing to stop it. In fact, it gives the impression that this was being endorsed on all ends, without accountability. This includes the top executives and engineers.

Breach Of Privacy

Of course, this cannot be considered as anything less than a breach of privacy. One may start to feel like Will Smith from ‘Enemy Of the state’. We might all soon have NSA spying on us, tracking our every move. After this, how can many of Google’s top fans trust the company? They seem to have fabricated many things and are seen going against their own principles.

There is more to those documents here, however. It seems that Google made it difficult for users to find privacy settings. How is that not a clear admission of guilt? You are keeping people away from trying to adjust their privacy settings. This means that you must be up to something not considered okay.

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Internet Security

The lawsuit aims for Google to pay back all the money it has collected through this. If found guilty, Google will be paying fines of $10,000 on every violation. We have yet to see how the case unfolds further but these are the details we have for you so far.

In defence, Google is arguing that this lawsuit is just trying to mischaracterise its services. So, there are many people on the fence here. However, the mere existence of such a lawsuit indicates that something is not right here. The company further said that its privacy settings are never hard to find and have robust security features.

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Internet Finds Hania Aamir’s Doppelganger & It’s Uncanny

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Hania Aamir is that personality who has beauty, talent and she knows the secret of life (not giving too much attention to trolls). The Internet has recently found her doppelganger and the resemblance between the two is uncanny. Netizens are going as far as calling the two, twins.

Doppelgangers in the world

People say that every person has six doppelgangers; seven look-alikes exist in the world. Of course, these look-alikes are not each other’s replica. While people not close to us may not see the differences, our loved ones would certainly be able to tell the differences. Yet it is always strange and interesting when you encounter a similar face. This is why, whenever any celebrity’s doppelganger emerges, we get excited, even though these encounters are just increasing every day. If this track record persists, we are sure to come across all 1 billion faces and their six look-alikes.

Hania Aamir Look-Alike

Coming back to Hania Aamir’s recent doppelganger. The discovery was made when an Instagram post went viral. A girl name Rabia got married. The instants from that event immediately caught attention for the bride was crazy similar to Hania.

Hania Aamir joined the industry and her talent led to her being cast as the lead almost immediately. One of those projects included Phir Wohi Mohabbat. She played the innocent-looking bubby girl. Almost three years later, she played Romaisa aka Rumi in Ishqiya. The role was of a bubbly, happy-go-lucky girl. Hania still looked her innocent self. That trait aside from the features were also caught in these pictures.

Of course, it could be the camera angle and all her shadi preps. But my goodness, she does look like her twin. What I want to know is, for the past four-five years that Hania entered the industry, how many times did Rabia get the, “You look so much like Hania?”

 

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5 Compelling Reasons Why You Should Opt For A Summer Wedding

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Weddings are the way of life. Whatever happens, they continue to happen. I mean just look at the times of pandemic. Even during peak lockdowns, people kept on getting married. But should you have a winter wedding or a summer wedding? We are in the favor of the latter. So let’s see why that is so.

1. You can hold the wedding at any time of the day

If we are talking about a daytime wedding, a summer wedding is a perfect idea since the days are long. The guests have enough time to reach the venue and the VIPs i.e. the bride and groom will get enough time to perfect their looks. If it’s a night-time wedding then the cool breeze will make your weddings even greater since it’s ‘summer nights’.

2. Vacation

Summer vacation time!!!

From Kindergarten to College students, they will all have their own off days for summer. Even office workers can apply for half-days or leaves in this season. And this ain’t just for bride & groom or their immediate family; the same can be applied to the relatives who attend the wedding. The more the merrier!

3. Brightness

From background to flowers to dresses, everyone’s going to look amazing in that bright sunlight. This is not just limited to people looking awesome in person, their pictures will also definitely turn out nice. Did you know that there are varieties of flowers and dress options in summer? A healthy addition to your wardrobe?

4. The Venue

Among many decisions to make, one of them is the venue. It could even be a destination wedding, which is ideal for brides & grooms. Far from home, in the midst of warm air with great sights, it will result amazing. The guests will also be able to enjoy it since it’s the most famous time to have vacations. That said, it does not have to be a destination wedding. The best part is there are lots of options to choose from. Daytime weddings in city areas are less expensive.

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5. The Food

It’s time. It’s time to talk about the most favorite thing of most people. Be it the dessert, appetizer, or the main course; the options seem unending. This also benefits the local businesses. Food decisions can never be underestimated since it’s the main criteria to judge a wedding. In summer, farms produce a large number of spices, fruits, and healthy animals. Even king of all the fruits, mango is welcomed in summer. Furthermore, a daytime summer wedding with brunches doesn’t cost much. Just imagine it, and you’ll know that why its so mouth-watering and great to have summer wedding.

So if you do have a summer wedding, don’t forget to invite us!

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Google Partners With Samsung To Launch Wear For Smartwatches Again

Google Partners With Samsung To Launch Wear For Smartwatches Again
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Google partners with Samsung once again to launch a smartwatch. The new wearable is tentatively called “Wear.” Google is trying again with Samsung’s Tizen OS helping to fill in the gaps that Google couldn’t do itself.

Samsung will have complete control over the software. Samsung built features and functionality that could best any Wear OS smartwatch. This will be followed by exceptional integration with Samsung smartphones. This new platform will allow developers to create apps and widgets for a single OS instead of splitting their efforts between Wear OS and Tizen.

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Previously, every smartwatch launched by google has been lacking in one way or another. They only work best with Samsung phones, and while they’re good enough with other Android devices, extra helper apps need to be installed to get them to work. Samsung is selling millions of smartwatches every year, yet it is not able to generate the kind of developer interest that Wear OS has.

The Issue With The Previous Versions

The previous smartwatches didn’t have an OEM partner for integrated brand recognition. The idea behind the partnership is both parties will get to put in their equal efforts where google will put in its operating software. In contrast, Samsung will get to incorporate its android developer system. These two technologies combined will give the smartwatch a much-needed boost to make it one of the best-selling products in the market.

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Things You Need To Know 

Regarding the much-anticipated update, here is everything you need to know.

1. Speed And Responsiveness

It’s going to be faster than wear OS. For example, the claim mentions that the applications will open 30 percent faster than they currently do on Wear OS.

 2. Music Apps 

Music apps like youtube and Spotify will offer offline support and downloads. This is the one thing that Spotify for the Apple Watch still doesn’t do.

3. Customizations

The owner will be able to customize the look and feel of the watch. That means the personalized user experience will be emphasized.

4. FitBit

Google will also incorporate Fitbit’s health and activity tracking features into Wear.

5. Google Maps Update 

A new user interface that will also work even if your phone is not with you. It will allow the phone to navigate with the help of cellular data support.

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Top 10 Coolest Offices Around The World You Need To See

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The pandemic has surely taught us the value of working in offices. Remote work has its perks but going to your own office space with coworkers is unbeatable. In that spirit, learn about the 10 coolest offices in the world. Imagine not being able to go back to these!

1. Google Office in Zurich

If you haven’t seen The Intern yet, you’re missing out. The movie is based within a Google office and shows insanely cool design elements. Naturally, all Google offices come that cool. This one in Zurich features a slide, an aquarium and a cafeteria every 100 metres away.

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2. Red Bull Office – Soho, London

This office has been created on top of 5 old pubs! When the land was acquired, they did not even have floors of the same level. Moreover, Red Bull has ditched the corporate vibe and gone for a lounge feel instead. They want their team to feel relaxed and creative at all times.

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3. Parliament – Portland, Oregon

The design of this office involves a lot of reclaimed or recycled materials. All things such as old street signs, a salvaged pizza oven and wood from a barn and a church. This creates a fun, creative setting in which its workers can feel energetic.

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4. Dreamhost – La Brea, California

This Dreamhost office is another office that has bright open spaces. They have gotten rid of personal cubicles to encourage interaction between their staff. These open and private areas are scattered about the building for meetings and relaxation with places to eat and work.

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5. Selgas Cano – Madrid

This Selgas Cano Office designed by Iwan Baan is situated in a forest near Madrid in Spain and it is a sight for sore eyes. This office is for architects and is made light and airy with clean lines and colorful details. Isn’t it an amazing place to work from?

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6. Comvert – Milan, Italy

The unique and simple office was reworked from a cinema. To utilise the space, they built an indoor skate bowl! It keeps the staff entertained and also fits their alternative clothing brand image.

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7. Facebook – Palo Alto, California

Could you expect anything less from a Facebook office? An amazing work environment is created with big open spaces for work and incredible relaxation areas. Plus, there are places to skate and DJ from. 

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8. Dtac Headquarters – Bangkok

The highlights of these offices include a massive circular library amphitheatre and a floor dedicated to fun. There is indoor soccer, table tennis, running track, and concert and performance spaces all open to coworkers.

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9. Zappos – Las Vegas, Nevada

Although Zappos has stuck to cubicles, they found a way to make it work. They encourage each and every employee to make their own cubicle unique with decorations, toys and trinkets. 

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10. Pallotta TeamWorks – Los Angeles, California

Pallotta TeamWorks is a charitable organisation that specialises in raising money for different needs. As a company that runs on donations, they need something cheap to run and make. What better than recycling old containers to create a fun environment?

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10 Brands That Are Offering The Best Summer Sale 2021

7 Brands That Are Offering The Best Summer Sale 2021
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The sale season is here, and your chance to save some bucks while shopping for your favorite essentials. The summer sale season is the best shopping season of the year since you get the chance to buy stuff that can still be used. There is no need to wait for the next season to enjoy your favorite products, so if you want to snag some outfits and accessories and do not know where to start.

Let’s have a look at this shopping guide which will help you list all the things you need to buy this summer.

1. Heels Shoes 

Need a change of bags and shoes? Hop on to any heels outlet or website to avail up to 50% off on the entire stock. Their new collection is also included in the sale category, so you don’t have to wait for the end-season sales to buy your favorite pair. The stunning range of shoes and bags is a must-have for this season. The vast collection of summer sandals are perfect to pair with your lawn and chicken Karis.

2. Diners

Diners Bring you the Mid-Summer Festival, Flat 30% OFF on Men, Women, Kids & Footwear. Yes, you heard that right! Their entire range for women, men, and children is on sale, which means a much-needed shopping spree for the whole family. Also, get your kids some trendy clothes from the kid’s section and let them have their fashion show.

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3. J. By Junaid Jamshed 

J. is offering up to 50% off in stores and online for its mid-summer sales. That means you can get your favorite perfumes and accessories for an unbelievable discount.

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4. Kayseria

Kayseria offers a flat 20% off on New Summer I 2021 and a flat 40% off on last year’s summer 2020 sSo order. Order your favorite lawn dresses, or go to the store to look for some trendy pieces this summer.

5. Warda

Warda is offering up to 50% off in stores and online for your favorite outfits and accessories. So treat yourself and buy some chicken Kari pieces which are a summer staple of every girl’s wardrobe.

7 Brands That Are Offering The Best Summer Sale 2021
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6. Sapphire Summer Sale

Sapphire has also launched its much-awaited summer sale on its entire range. It is offering up to 50% OFF on your favorites. Suppose you need to change your home interior for the summer or buy some new sheets, so hop on to sapphire to give a new and fresh look to your home.

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7. GulAhmed/Ideas

The pioneer of the summer sales ideas is back at it with the best products on discounts available in stores and online. Don’t miss up to 70% OFF on all categories on Gul Ahmed.

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8.Outfitters

Outfitters set a tone for streetwear and western clothing among Pakistani brands. This means some cool hip wear and accessories. So make use of this season’s outfitters sale to get put 50% off on your favorite products.

9.Ethnic By Outfitters

The extension of outfitters, which offers trendy eastern wear, offers up to a 50% discount on your favorites kurtas and accessories. Ethnic has also launched some trendy footwear for this season, so make sure to checkout.

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10. Bonanza/Satrangi 

Another family-oriented brand that caters to men, women, and kids collections, including fragrances and makeup, offers up to 50% discount.

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Get Yourself The Best Phone In Just PKR 40,000

Buying a new phone can be a tricky task at times. Not only do you need to look at the price, but what specifications smartphone projects. With dozens of smartphones arriving in the market, deciding which to buy can be difficult. Be it the camera, or processor, or how fast the mobile charges, you need to buy the device that is best suited to your taste and style. The following descriptions shall help you better understand these details and choose the best-suited phone for you.

So here is a short analysis of realme 8, Xiaomi POCO X3, Samsung A32, Infinix Zero 8, Oppo F19, and Vivo Y51 S, all under the budget of PKR 40,000/-.

  1. Processor

The processor comes as the most important part when it comes to smartphones. The chipset used defines the overall performance of your phone and how well can it support other features of that device. Among the recent devices launched under the 40K price segment, realme 8 seems to be the best so far. No doubt about the Snapdragon 732G and Helio G90T processors used by Poco X3 and Infinix Zero 8, respectively, but realme 8 takes the lead here with its MediaTek Helio G95 processor with a 12nm process, making it more efficient and powerful. This is the fastest gaming processor from MediaTek so far and realme is crowned to be the first device with it globally. Compared to this, Samsung A32 comes with Helio G80, Oppo F19 with Snapdragon 662 chipset, and Vivo Y51s with Snapdragon 662.

  1. Camera

The camera is as much of an important feature these days as the smartphone itself, especially among the youth. The phones mentioned above all come with ultra-clear photography cameras but some differences set them apart. Xiaomi POCO X3, Samsung A32, realme 8, and Infinix Zero 8 come with a 64MP Camera.

Whereas, Oppo F19 and Vivo Y51s support a 48MP camera. No doubt that all these phones come with amazingly clear cameras, realme stands out here too with its additional photography functions. The most outstanding features of the realme 8 camera include the Super Nightscape, Panoramic view, Time-lapse, Chroma Boost, Bokeh Effect Control, Starry Mode, Tilt-shift, Neon Portrait, and Dynamic Bokeh. These features make realme 8 lead in the camera category as well.

  1. Charging and battery capacity 

Leaving for work and phone out of battery? this ends the day’s mood for most of us. But if your phone has a fast charger and a good battery capacity then you are all set.

  • Xiaomi POCO X3 comes with a 33W fast charge and 5160mAh Battery
  • Samsung A32 supports a 15W charging with a 5000mAh battery
  • Infinix Zero 8 supports 33W charging with a 4500mAh battery
  • Oppo F19 supports a 33W charge and a 5000mAh battery
  • Vivo Y51s has 15W charge and 5000mAh battery, and
  • realme 8 comes with a 30W Dart charge and 5000mAh Battery

The charging technology and battery capacity for each phone are great but the 30W above charging phones do stand out because of how much time they’ll save off your day with the super-fast charge. However, realme 8 leads here with an advanced Copper Liquid Cooling System. This supports a Carbon Fiber Cooling System increasing the cooling efficiency by 14.4%, keeping the phone’s performance up to speed.

  1. Design

The body design is the first thing a customer sees and gets inspired with when looking for a new phone. The above-mentioned phones come with pretty outlooks and designs that attract the audience. Some go for a simple sleek look like the Samsung A32 or a bold design portraying the trendy bold youth, like realme 8. Other phones come with an upgraded design from previous generations, no doubt looking great in their own space.

realme 8 brings a bold and dreamy design that combines hip, street elements are known as the Infinite Bold Design. The brands persist in Trendsetting Designs to break conventional aesthetics and bring trendsetting aesthetics design. The phone comes in two colors, Cyber Silver and Cyber Black, and is super slim and light weighing only 177g and 7.99mm thick. Whereas Xiaomi POCO X3 weighs 225 g, Samsung A32 weighs 184 g, Infinix Zero 8 a 205 g, Oppo F19 a 175g, and Vivo Y51s weighs 190 g. Moreover, with a 7.99mm width, realme 8 comes as the ‘thinnest phone with a 5000mAh battery in this price segment.

  1. Display

The second important part of the phone that a user checks even before any specifications is the body design. The screen size and the display quality matter a lot when choosing a phone especially when you love watching films and playing games. The most used screen types are the IPS panel and the AMOLED display. AMOLED is much better in terms of pixel rate and display quality when it comes to smartphones.

Xiaomi POCO X3, Infinix Zero 8, and Vivo Y51s use an IPS display with a 6.67” with a 120Hz refresh rate, 6.85” screen with 90Hz refresh rate, and a 6.6” display with 90Hz refresh rate, respectively. Whereas, Oppo F19 support AMOLED display with 6.4” screen size. On the other hand, Samsung A32 and realme 8 both support Super AMOLED displays with a 6.4” big screen, a neck-to-neck competition in this category. But once again realme 8 leads with a 180Hz refresh rate, whereas A32 supports a 90Hz refresh rate.

  1. Storage Capacity

All specifications are overlooked if the phone does not have a good storage capacity. For this, dozens of phones have been produced with generous space in Pakistan. Between phones under discussion, Xiaomi POCO X3 comes with the lowest storage of 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM. Samsung A32, Oppo F19 comes with 6GB RAM & 128GB ROM, whereas, realme 8, Infinix Zero 8, and Vivo Y51s come with 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM. These are actually good storage capacities to cater to your gaming, videos, and thousands of pictures.

Conclusions:

Considering all specs mentioned above, the realme 8 seems like the best gaming phone, with an ultra-clear camera, expert camera features, and the chicest, handiest body. The phone is a feast for gaming enthusiasts but for anyone looking for a good quality phone with flagship features in PKR 40,000, the realme 8 comes as the best option.

So, hurry up and buy your favorite phone keeping in mind the above specifications.

 

Hira Mani’s Dancing Video Results In Instagram Fight Among Fans

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Everyone has their own time of bloom. There is no fixed definition for it. While Naimal Khawar achieved the heights of popularity but said goodbye to Showbiz after marriage, Ayeza never ceased to be the main lead. She got married, had a kid, then had a second kid. Meanwhile, Hira Mani’s peak time in the industry came about after getting married and having kids. The latest Instagram fight on Hira Mani’s dancing video is evidence of that.

Why did we say that? That is because when someone gets popular, fans and anti-fans all crowd around them and start fighting.

Hira Mani’s Dancing Video

Coming back to the point. Hira Mani’s dancing video featured her and her brothers. All three of them were dancing to a song. Hira shared it with a caption. In that caption, she said that this got her nostalgic about the time before her wedding when the siblings would dance exactly like this in front of the mirror.

She said that her past is full of great times that she will never forget. Ending the caption, she said, “Past is future, and your future is your past.”

Fans appreciate her

Fans all gather around in appreciation of the post. Some got nostalgic, some happy and some even shared their own experiences of how they are always involved in sibling rivalry.

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Hira Mani's Dancing video
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Some brought negativity

Without reading what Hira had to say, these people just jump in to ruin the mood. The person we choose not to name said that Hira should not have been dancing; and that it makes them shameless. Words matters a lot. And in this comment, the word for dancing was used in an insulting way.

Hira’s fans were not far behind. They jumped in to her rescue and called the troll out on not reading properly. They told him that if it was the ghair mehram part that offended the person then he should rest assured that they were her brothers.

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Here is the thing. We should be accepting of others because what we say affects us as well. If we make toxic comments, we will become toxic too. So, in these times when there is already so much negativity, uncertainty, and problems, shouldn’t we try and bring even a little bit of positivity in life?

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Money Heist Mistakes You Probably Didn’t Notice!

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When the first season of La Casa de Papel premiered in Spain, it showed promise. Its first episode drew in 4.5 million viewers on the Spanish channel Antena 3. However, as the series progressed, its viewership plummeted.

The creators and cast had already accepted the series was a flop when Netflix came along and acquired it. Netflix added La Casa de Papel, retitled as Money Heist in the United States, to its library with a little advertisement. Regardless, subscribers found it and fell in love and this unpredictable heist drama proved to be one of Netflix’s smartest gambles.

But we noticed a few mistakes in this series!

  1. In one of the first episodes, Tokio is supposedly 12 years older than Río. Later on, Berlín and others remind Río that his girlfriend is 15 years older than him.

2.  In season 3, Arturito is talking to his fans about his poor son. If they are in hiding, then Arturito wouldn’t know the gender of the child.

3. Raquel’s mom forgets the next moment that he smashed the coffee glass. But she remembers that the professor told they made love.

4.  How did clowns in season 2 even enter the hospital? Why did no one stop them at the entrance with such high security?

5. In season 2, just by looking at a thread of fabric on the Professor’s coat, Raquel confirms that he is the Professor (in a fraction of secs).

6. Angel, the senior police officer gets drunk but could have easily gotten the professor arrested with all the evidence he had. A little common sense would’ve played an important part in this!

Although there were many more but these were the ones that were pretty obvious!

However, we know how much most of you are in love with this crime/drama so we decided to show a little behind the scenes and bloopers of the celebs of Money Heist! Who knew the professor would look so dreamy when laughing like a fool?

Check out the bloopers while they were shooting this!

Let’s see what the fifth season of Money Heist has in stores for us. After the tragic death of Nairobi (Alba Flores) below are the actors who are most likely to return in season five include:

  • Úrsula Corberó as Tokio
  • Álvaro Morte as El Profesor
  • Itziar Ituño as Lisbon
  • Miguel Herrán as Río
  • Jaime Lorente as Denver
  • Esther Acebo as Stockholm
  • Darko Peric as Helsinki
  • Enrique Arce as Arturo Román

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Get Ready To Eat Insects To Save The Planet

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The world may potentially be fully destroyed by 2050 if we do not correct our unsustainable ways of eating. If you want to fight the tough fight, get on insect diet now!

People Eat Insects?!

An estimated two billion people in the world regularly eat insects. In Africa especially, people rejoice over the smell of fresh crickets and grasshoppers being fried in their own oils. The crunch is spectacular, they say.

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However, the matter of concern is not how many people eat insects. Rather, what are they predicting?

Future is insects

These insect eaters suggest that all the 900+ edible species of insects could form a regular part of our future diet. Even the esteemed branch of the UN, Food and Agriculture Organisation, has urged people on it. 

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They suggest that we all use more of this “underutilised” (for a good reason) resource. Moreover, given the crisis headed our way, would we even have a choice?

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Crisis Unmanageable 

This dietary prediction, as horrible as it may sound, maybe explored out of necessity. It comes as no surprise that the way we eat is unsustainable. Check out seaspiracy or cowspiracy on Netflix and you would want to start eating air. Hence, something fundamental must change holistically.

The EAT-Lancet international commission said: “Civilisation is in crisis.” Their verdict came as a result of observation of the global food chain in 2019 which was indicative of ecological disaster. 

The new-age industrial agriculture, merciless capitalism, the profit motive and our appetites are all to be blamed.

“Future Foods” and Why Insects

The term “future food” has been created for this issue specifically. It refers to food that is guaranteed to be good for you, animals and the environment. This has also taken on the buzz and has many Silicone Valley entrepreneurs and investors hooked onto it. 

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Ecological experts are suggesting that insects are great for a number of reasons. Firstly, they can be farmed anywhere. Secondly, they do not destroy the land, are full of nutrients and can also be harvested as by-products of something else.

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However, it must also be considered whether the world turning towards insects might cause another change in the food chain. Food chains are entirely delicate eating systems that, when disturbed, can have long-term effects even for humans. Though more research is yet to be done on this, we are afraid this will be a hard pass for Pakistanis used to their biryani and zinger burgers.

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PIA Soon To Resume Its Air Safari Services For Skardu

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Pakistan International Airline (PIA) is the national flag carrier of Pakistan. For some time, it has been on a downward slope. With degrading services and depleting conditions of the planes, customers are opting for airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways for international travel. Meanwhile, for domestic travel, they feel better opting for private airlines such as AirSial and SereneAir.

An interesting service by PIA

Seeing this, it is obvious that PIA would need to up their game and not just give its bare minimum. This means that while they need to better their services and aircraft, they also need to think of introducing innovative ideas. For this purpose most probably, PIA had introduced Air Safari in 2018. But after only a few days, they had to shut it down for operational difficulty. They have announced that Air Safari will soon resume. The date assigned for now is June 12th.

Air Safari

The flight details of Air Safar include takeoff from Islamabad. As you sit on the plane, you will be able to see the snowy mountains of K2, Gasherbrum peaks, and Nanga Parbat. You will also look at the Deosai plains and the famous Saif ul Maluk. All of this, in one hour flight before you land in Skardu. It is understandable that you may not be able to distinguish between the peaks so to accommodate that, the pilot will be giving live commentary throughout that hour.

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The best part about the flight is, everyone will have a window seat!

Once you reach Skardu, PIA will take you to Shangrila Hotel for a complimentary hi-tea. You can stay in Skardu for up to two hours and then return on the flight back. Of course, if you want to roam Skardu a bit more or explore the North a bit further, you can also delay your return and change the flight to the time you find more convenient.

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KIA Just Unveiled A Huge Campaign Right In The Middle Of Times Square

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A lot of automotive brands have had success in recent years. If we take a look at Pakistan, the last year and this one have been quite well in terms of automotive. KIA made a robust revival and start releasing one car after another. If one visits the industrial areas, one can see the KIA production plant at work. Their vehicles are impressive and they offer a lot in terms of features.

Today, we take a look at a piece of interesting news. Not only is it interesting, but it is also highly brilliant too. KIA has done what some tech companies do. While they had been quiet for a while now, they have just made themselves known yet again. The company has stepped out of the shadows, yet again, to dazzle and astonish. It seems that KIA has launched a new campaign and their ground zero is Times Square!

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The KIA Campaign

It came as quite a sudden news to see KIA launch this campaign. The event took place quite swiftly and people were barely able to say anything. Right in the middle of times square, KIA unveiled its new campaign. Now, that location is quite famous and is often filled with people.

Even in times of a pandemic, the place had quite a crowd to view the campaign. This can be considered as a takeover campaign because they basically took over every screen in times square. However, this is not negative in any way. We are sure that the owners of the screens already knew what was about to happen. KIA was allowed to present its new campaign in an extremely public and widespread manner.

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Advertising The Vehicle

The campaign drew quite a lot of attention to the people. Additionally, the colour themes were just so aesthetic and pleasant to the eye. KIA used a combination of blue and purple, showcasing ads in this theme. The main purpose of the campaign was to advertise electric vehicles. KIA is stepping into the electric domain now too and it makes sense to spread the word.

The electric series of KIA is sure to attract a major audience due to the popularity of such vehicles. The world is moving towards a cleaner future and everyone wants to be a part of it. Not everyone can afford a Tesla electric vehicle but maybe the KIA ones are more affordable. After all, everyone is looking forward to how KIA intends to proceed now.

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We hope that KIA does well in its campaign and managed to gather a huge crowd. We want to see KIA rise high above the clouds and make itself known even more.

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Aquafina Introduces Pakistan’s First Reverse Vending Machine

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While other issues keep surfacing, the one constant problem that everyone in this world shares is global warming. With an existing exponentially increasing pollution,  all we can do is small steps to ensure a reduced carbon footprint on the world. As individuals, if all of us make our mark, we are sure to be able to do something. And Aquafina has decided to take the charge in leading us towards the goal.

Reverse Vending Machine – Aquafina

The brand has introduced a reverse vending machine in Pakistan. The event was held at Jinnah Super Market in Islamabad where the machine is located. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam was also present.

reverse vending machine

The reverse vending machine allows people to recycle their products instantly instead of throwing them in a bin where it takes ages for them to recycle. This ensures a lesser number of plastic being in circulation. Most importantly, it is not that only Aquafina bottles can be used, any brand bottle can be utilized.

How does it work?

The reverse vending machine, as the name suggests, does everything in reverse. In a normal vending machine, you press a button, and a slot gives you the product you want. When reversed, you press a button to open a slot where you drop your used bottle. The machine immediately compresses the bottle to take it to the next step.

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Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam commented, “All of us will have to work together to truly address the plastic issue. The RVM machine is a way of making that connection with the public and encouraging them to recycle. I’d like to congratulate PepsiCo on its continued efforts on the plastic agenda, I am particularly happy to see the progress on its plastics collection and recycling programme.”

The plastic collection program and the recycling project by Pepsico are one of the largest in the country. Both of these are under the umbrella of the Prime Minister’s Clean Green Pakistan program.

These programs are dire for Pakistan given the current conditions.

Climate expert Munir Ahmed said: “Pakistan’s all eleven ecosystems are under severe threats because of the negligence and inefficient management by the governments. There is no sufficient check on deforestation that has declined too much less than two per cent. The 10 billion tree tsunami project is focusing more on planting saplings while timber and housing mafias are free to change the land-use and chop trees.”

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Here Is How Every COVID Vaccine Is Different!

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From AstraZeneca to Moderna, Sputnik to Sinovac, every COVID vaccine is different. You may think not but they sure are. And this is aside from the individual human body differences. Some of these differences are about efficacy, and others are about storage differences. Not to forget that the period between two doses for all these vaccines also differs.

Today, I will be listing down the most basic differences of all these vaccines. So sit tight!

1. Sputnik

While there are, by now, many variants of the covid strain, vaccines were originally curated keeping the original strain in mind. Hence, for that strain, Sputnik is 91% effective. Moreover, you can store it for up to 2 years if you keep it at -20 degrees. If at 2-8 degrees, then it will last you for 6 months. You should be getting your second dose after 21 days.

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2. Moderna

With 94% efficacy against the original strain, Moderna doses should be administered twenty-eight days apart. Kept at minus 20 degrees, you can store it for up to 6 months. But if you can only store it at 2 to 8 degrees, then you can keep it for thirty days only.

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3. Novovax

Novovax gives 96% efficacy against the original strain. For the UK variant, it gives 86% efficacy. Moreover, for South African strain, it has a 55% efficacy rate.

Two doses, twenty-one days apart.

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4. Sinovac

50% efficacy and doses to be 14 days apart.

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5. Johnson & Johnson

72 percent efficacy against the original strain and 57% against South African. It requires only one dose.

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6. AstraZeneca

For the original strain it is 82% effective, and the two doses have to be 12 weeks apart.

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7. Sinopharm

Two doses, twenty-one days apart, and will be 79% effective.

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Whichever vaccine you are applying, make sure you know these important pointers, especially the duration between the doses.

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U Microfinance Bank Ltd & Its President & CEO Wins Global Good Governance Awards 2021

During the Global Good Governance – 3G Awards held on May 25, 2021, U Microfinance Bank Ltd. was awarded The 3G Creativity and Innovation Award and U Bank President & CEO Mr. Kabeer Naqvi won The 3G Best Emerging Leader in Corporate Sector Award. The Global Good Governance Awards are held annually to celebrate and acknowledge individuals, institutions and organizations around the world for their impact-driven work carried out with social responsibility and good governance.

Establishing itself as a pioneer within the industry; U Bank is the largest microfinance bank in terms of our network of 201 branches and 200 ATMs across 183 rural areas and cities in the country, providing a wide range of microfinance loans, digital & branchless banking solutions and deposit products. Moreover, U Bank in collaboration with Ufone under the name of U Paisa offers branchless banking services in over 45,000 designated agent locations all across Pakistan. This channel offers ease and convenience to customers in utilizing banking services.

The 3G Creativity and Innovation Award 2021 is a testament to U Bank’s efforts to invest in technology, as well as championing innovation and creativity in its operations and processes.

The 3G Best Emerging Leader in Corporate Sector Award honors U Bank’s President & CEO Mr. Kabeer Naqvi for spearheading initiatives to socially and financially include underprivileged communities across Pakistan.

While virtually receiving the award, Mr. Kabeer Naqvi (President & CEO) said “U Microfinance Bank has been successfully enabling underserved Pakistanis and has been positively contributing towards poverty alleviation and economic empowerment. We have cemented our place in the microfinance ecosystem covering the greatest distance in the smallest amount of time and these awards are a testament to our team’s dedication towards the mission of financial inclusion. U Bank will continue its process of self-reflection and relearning to improve our products and services for greater meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.”