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foodpanda Introduces Summer Pandaship Program 2021

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Mehak Zehra
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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.

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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
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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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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.

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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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Strawberry Biryani Goes Viral – Would You Try It?

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Mehak Zehra
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Image Source: Twitter

Comfort zone is an interesting phenomenon. This zone can be anything relating to your routine, your radius, your food choice, the genres you watch, among other things. While some people try to venture out of their comfort zone and be adventurous, some principles should be respected as well, a case in point being the recently viral Strawberry Biryani.

Strawberry Biryani

Images of the Strawbiryani, or the Strawberry Biryani, were posted on Twitter by a desi. By the wordings of the tweet, it clearly means he was aware of the atrocity he was pulling, so it was a preplanned thing to trigger the masses. Why else would someone mess with the one dish not that just one country but the whole of the sub-continent loves?

Although this doesn’t look like strawberries were added in the cooking process. It seems as if it was added to garnish and take images. The caption for the tweet did read, “… I am curious to know what desi Twitter has to say about it.”

Twitter reacts

Since he actually did ask for it, the desi Twitter gave it to him without any limits. Among other things, Saad, the tweet person, was called out on his desperation of attention-seeking.

Others were just horrified at this; they didn’t have words to express their feelings. Or, they had extremely violent ideas to express them. Let’s not go to that extreme now, shall we?

Some people were good at observing, and even though a picture, you can figure out if something was added after you give dum to biryani or before. So they were quick on picking up that this picture was released into the world to freak others out. In reality, the biryani would not have any taste or smell of the strawberry. Does that make one not offended? Not really.

In the end, people were down to giving Saad advice; that he still has time to delete the post. The time is long past, though. The horrific picture has already circulated all over. It’s time to deal with the aftermath.

Hopefully, no other adventurers would venture out of their comfort zone and play around with biryani.

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OPPO Releases New Ultra Slim, Ultra Powerful OPPO F19 In Pakistan

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Web Desk
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Pakistan, 19th May 2021: OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, announces the launch of OPPO F19 in Pakistan. OPPO F19 offers a myriad of features. Its ultra-powerful processor, ultra-slim body, ultra-beautiful shots and ultra-safe and fun experience make it one of a kind.

OPPO F19 is available starting 20th May 2021 in Pakistan and will come in two colors including Prism Black and Midnight Blue. With the retail price of Rs.39,999/-, you can buy your ultra-slim ultra-powerful OPPO F19 at local retailers.  As a special offer, OPPO Enco W11 True Wireless Headphones are available at a discount of PKR 1,800/- on purchase of OPPO F19.

F Series is designed for a trendsetting generation of users that seek both a high-quality smartphone that keeps up with their life and style and is also aesthetic. OPPO F19 in the F Series offers a phone that strikes an all-around balance between performance and style. In fact, compared with the previous generation of the phone, OPPO F19 comes with a brilliant screen, high-end performance, and of course a beautiful design.

“F Series is designed for consumers that seek a trendy smartphone with technology that compliments and even improve their lifestyle. OPPO F19 offers all the features that keep the phone running. OPPO F19 delivers a balanced performance in design and technology, and offers an all-around smartphone, which appeals to those users that are just getting their career or life started,” said George Long, CEO, OPPO Pakistan.

Ultra Slim Body

OPPO F19 is only 7.95mm thick and weighs about 175g. It comes with a beautiful back cover design featuring a smooth 3D curved body. The back cover colors come in Prism Black and Midnight Blue. OPPO F19, as in F Series fashion, offers a brilliant display. Featuring an AMOLED FHD+ punch-hole display with Ultra-high resolution. OPPO F19’s display packs a resolution of 2400 x 1080p. But the large 16.34 cm screen with 90.8% ultra-high screen-to-body ratio is what steals the show. To maximize the space dedicated to the screen, the front-facing camera uses a tiny 3.688 mm punch-hole camera with super-thin 1.60 mm bezels.

Ultra-Powerful Processor

OPPO F19 is designed to keep up with the demands of its high-achieving users, whether for work or play. It uses a processor that won’t lag your phone, even after long-term use. OPPO F19 runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chip ensuring a Super Smooth Performance. And throughout the day, OPPO F19 will keep running without stuttering thanks to a fast 6GB of RAM. You can even store as much as 128GB of videos, photos, shows and more. Boasting a large 5000mAh battery, OPPO F19 offers all-day power, along with fast-charge technology that will keep you charging ahead in speed. With 33W Flash Charge, which runs on a 11V3A solution, OPPO F19 fully charges in only 72 minutes.

Ultra-Beautiful Shots

In F Series fashion, OPPO F19 is a well-rounded smartphone, empowering you to take advantage of the latest in photography and videography technology thanks to its Rear AI Triple Cameras. Featuring a 48MP main camera, your creative vision can easily come to life. Flip the phone around and you’ll see OPPO F19’s AI Selfie Camera, powered by its 16MP camera. OPPO F19 comes with Video filming features akin to the higher-end counterparts that make it easy to film and edit your footage. On the rear camera, you can capture Steady Video in 1080p or 720p, while the stabilized video is captured at 30 FPS. Or to add a splash of drama, SLO-MO on the rear camera films in 720p at 120FPs and outputs your video in slow motion.

 

Ultra-Safe and Fun User Experience

OPPO F19 is backed by a suite of security and safety features that not only protects your privacy, but also manages the physical condition of your phone, so you can entertain yourself throughout the day. Super Power Saving Mode conserves battery power by shutting off unnecessary processes, while the CPU frequency and backlight are adjusted in specific apps. A suite of security features that come with ColorOS 11.1 will keep you at ease when it comes to your personal data and privacy.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 keeps up with your lifestyle, while the AMOLED FHD+ punch-hole display offers a more delicate display performance, a larger screen-to-body ratio, and a more immersive visual experience. Game Focus Mode blocks incoming calls and notifications from interrupting you.

Dvago Responds To Criticism Regarding Employees’ Working Conditions

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Mehak Zehra
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Image Source: Facebook

Dvago, a pharmacy business with stores all over as well as the availability of delivery options, has made a mark for itself. But a few days back, it was brought up on social media in a negative context. However, unlike many other companies, Dvago took it as constructive criticism and not as an insult.

What actually happened?

The post by one of the netizens contained a few pictures that featured a security guard stationed outside a Dvago store. The outlet was situated in Model Colony, Liaquat Ali Khan Road to be specific. Not just that, he is sitting on a cardboard piece sprawled on the floor.

Ahsan Asif, the netizen who first took the issue to the internet, said that he will not buy anything from Dvago until they take action.

https://www.facebook.com/hassanbaigvlog/posts/2903363066606013

Dvago Heard!

Not only did Dvago heard this but they immediately got into action. They did not deny it, rather they accepted their mistake. Moreover, they arranged for chairs for all their security guards. Aside from that, they ensured the guards were sitting or standing under shade to get protection from the sun. Considering they are a health & wellness brand, it is nice to see them prioritizing exactly that for their employees as well.

They also assured the public that they will be mindful of this in the future because their staff is important to them.

https://www.facebook.com/dvagopk/posts/1398373010537242

Considering Karachi went through an extreme heatwave it’s nice to see that they reacted in time. Furthermore, gone are the times when potential consumers wanted to feel like royals. When they see ill-treated employees at their expense, consumers do not like it.

Not just that, but I believe, social media has quite some reach. And seeing how Dvago was held accountable so quickly, we should use this platform more often. It is only then can we have a better tomorrow.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates!

Study Proves That Women Are Better Drivers Than Men

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Ariba Raza
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This might offend some men out there, but it is what it is.

What you’re about to read is genuinely based on research and facts. So, brace yourselves.

As much as this is a debatable topic, contrary to the sexist stereotype, it seems women are better drivers than men, according to a new study. According to a study in the UK conducted by insurance site confused.com, it revealed that 585,000 people convicted of breaking the law on roads in England and Wales in 2018. Out of which, 79% of them were men.

Image Source: The Independent

It also revealed that women commit fewer driving offenses and are more likely to obey the laws, including getting into fewer car accidents. It concluded that men outnumbered women by almost 4:1! It turned out that only 21% of women broke the law while driving compared to 79% of men. The most common offenses made by men were for speeding, which was 24%, and driving without insurance 17%.

That’s not all. Almost one in four (23%) male motorists admit that they choose not to indicate when switching lanes, compared to more than one in six (17%) women. Also, men are more likely to tailgate another driver.

On a lighter note: Although the research may have proved that women are less likely to break the rules, it also showed that it takes them longer to reach a place.

So, does this settle the debate? Let us know in the comments below!

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CEO Tesla Elon Musk Gets Schooled As Bitcoin Crashes

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Mehak Zehra
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Cryptocurrency has been in circulation for quite some time but people have always been unsure about it. Of course, some have become billionaires through little investments they made in bitcoins. But these were bitcoin loyalists who became part of the cryptoculture years ago. Others who needed assurances started making investments after famous people began talking about it. CEO Tesla, Elon Musk was one of them.

Elon Musk & Cryptocurrency

Elon Musk has been tweeting about cryptocurrency which made it seem to his followers that he is verifying the success of it. It was because of that that a number of people started investing in it as well. Of course, this time it was their entire life savings for some. But the recent bitcoin crash took them by surprise. And it was all thanks to Elon Musk’s statement about cryptocurrency.

Considering that bitcoin value had fluctuated in the past as well due to Elon Musk’s tweets about it, people expressed concerns about their validity too.

CEO gets schooled

In fact, people have started schooling the CEO accusing him of being the reason their life became all shambles. One music critic who is a verified figure with millions of followers replied to one of Elon Musk’s tweets saying he has lost everything and has become homeless. He said he will never be able to meet his kids again.

Another person called Elon the most hated person in the world. He said that he and his friends were die-hard fans of everything Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink), but not anymore. With thousands of followers, Timothy is categorized as a best-selling author.

Another person took to Twitter, how the husband is leaving just because she invested and lost all their savings by believing Elon.

It is understandable that all of these people are looking for someone to blame. However, it doesn’t really make sense because investing is something you should do by doing your own research. And the one thing you should always make sure of is that you must invest only what you can afford to lose; not your entire life savings.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates!

A Compound In Palestine Faces Havoc During ‘Adhan’

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Usman
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Adhan and attack on building
Image Source: reuters.com

These days, Palestine is under quite a lot of heavy fire from Israel. Many are referring to it as a conflict but conflicts are two-sided. All Palestine is trying to do is defend itself, whereas Israel is doing the attacks. They won’t let the people sleep in peace nor let their children roam free. In recent news, another attack took place during Adhan.

Yes, it is when there was a call to prayer being held. No person in Palestine thinks they’re safe because of the constant attacks and unpredictable methods of the Israelis. The people are praying every single moment of the day and are hoping for any form of outside help. The people need our help and they need it fast!

attack in gaza during Adhan
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Moments Of Peace

As you will see in the video below, there was a moment of peace in Gaza. During the time of Adhan, it almost felt as if the whole place was wrapped in tranquillity. There was not a bird in sight and it felt that everyone was praying at home. However, that was not to be as you can see.

Suddenly, the ground seemed to shake and there was dust in the atmosphere. Before we knew it, a building in the region exploded and there was smoke and fire above it. After a while, the second wave of attack landed on the same location, causing an even greater fire. Right before the Adhan was over, the third wave of attack landed on that same location.

Here’s the video

https://www.facebook.com/IssamBayanOfficial/posts/339504474199454

Chaos During Adhan

This shows that Palestinians are not safe even during times of prayer. The oppressors could attack at any moment because of their blatant disregard for human life. It takes a special lack of soul and heart to attack someone like this. Apparently, the target of the attack was the Ansar Government Compound.

We are not sure of the casualties yet but we will update you as soon as we find out. From the footage, it does seem that there may have been casualties or fatalities, although we are hoping otherwise.

The Oppression Continues

This attack is yet another in a long line of many to grip the country. Just some days ago, we saw the Israelis dropping bombs on school buildings and residential buildings too. Then, they also destroyed the only covid testing centre in Gaza. Now, covid testing in the country has completely stopped.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Palestine and we are trying to help them the best we can. Despite there being so much destruction, Palestine’s influence on social media is positively growing. This is good because their voice is being heard. Israel wanting to shut down Palestine content from social media is yet another thing that shows we are doing the right thing.

We urge you to not stop fighting for Palestine. God knows that those people are not stopping either!

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Top Freelance Online Job Opportunities in Pakistan

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Maheen Nusrat
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Whether you are a stay at home mom or a stay at home dad, a college student trying to make ends meet or just in need of some extra cash, freelancing from the comfort of your home is one of the best ways to earn some fast cash.

Over the years, the freelancing industry has evolved remarkably and today one can enjoy performing a number of different freelancing tasks. Here is a list of freelancing tasks that can help freelancers earn quite a handsome sum of money:

Web Content Development

Sure, it’s been around for a long time, but things are turning global and with this massive shifts, new websites are set up every single day. With new websites on the horizon, the need for website content arises automatically and this is a ripe market for all web content developers.

The good news is that with time, apart from the need the cost per word for content has also increased. This is only fair, given the hike in recession and inflations rates. But now, content developers can earn more than they could previously for a given number of words.

Academic Writing

This particular niche was relatively untapped just a few years ago. But things have definitely taken a turn for the better for academic writers.

Of all the academic writing niches, financial writing takes the biggest chunk of the cake. Such writers tend to develop financial reports for investment firms and stock brokers. So, if you haven’t decided on a major yet, then it’s time to seriously consider financial accounting as a serious option.

Curriculum Vitae Writers

Shocking as this might seem to many of the old school people out there, who have always thought that CV are a personal thing and best written by the person himself, CV writers have taken the freelancing world by quite a storm.

Freelancers are paid good money to actually write CV’s for other people. Guess, this is one particular investment that you just need to make when you are about to embark on a mission to get regular jobs.

Read More: 10 Dream Jobs Every Pakistani Secretly Wishes For

If you think you have a knack for writing commendable CVs, then go ahead try your luck in this field, you are bound to make a splash in plentiful money if you are good at it.

Website Developers

Where web content developers have seen a huge rise in their earnings, fortunately so have web developers. Obviously where everything is now using the web, so have businesses, with a surge of businesses wanting to take their business global there has been a definitive rise in the need of web developers.

Pay-Per-Click Advertisements

If writing is your hobby, now is your chance to turn this hobby into your money minting machine. You can earn thousands every month if you can write on topics that people might be interested in reading. Pay-per-click advertisements are posted on blogs that have frequent visitors. The blog owner is paid every time somebody clicks on the advertisements posted on the blog.

You Might Also Like: 7 Jobs That Do Not Exist Anymore

Tip: Write on topics linked to the advertisements posted. This is the best way to make sure that people actually click on the advertisements.

So here they are, some of the most lucrative freelancing posts in 2015 that can help you earn something quite big.

 

Ghana Ali Labelled As HomeWrecker After Tying Knot With Umair Gulzar

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Web Desk
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Pakistani actress, Ghana Ali Raza announced yesterday that she got married to a guy named Umair Gulzar. Initially, people congratulated her and made some fat-shaming comments about her husband. However, soon after, a post became viral on Facebook that made a shocking claim. As it turns out, Umair was already married and has a son as well.

Second Marriage(s)

Some men do give the justification that they have the right of doing multiple marriages. But, the opposing side brings the arguments that the man should be righteous in dealing with all their wives. And if they are incapable of doing so, they should not get into multiple marriages either because that leads to a wrecked home. It seems that we have seen more wrecked homes when men do multiple marriages than happy ones.

Interestingly though, when a man does second marriage, he is not blamed for wrecking the home with his first wife, it is the second wife. Therefore, Ghana is now being blamed for being a homewrecker, just like Sadaf Kanwal and Tuba Aamir.

Ghana Ali – What will happen now?

Moreover, since Umair Gulzar is rich as well, people are accusing her of being a gold digger too.

We need to ask this question first though; did she really wreck a home? Was she aware of the first marriage? If the alleged first wife was unaware of this then, isn’t it possible Ghana was also in the dark about it? What if she is also a victim? Or what if there is no victim and it is a fake post circulating? We wouldn’t know until the parties in question respond. All we know is that Ghana should be made aware of these allegations. We want this because although it’s not confirmed, it was after Saba Qamar went public with her engagement that she got to know Azeem Khan was not compatible with her.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates!

Bookings Are Officially Open For GWM Haval In Pakistan

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Usman
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Image Source: Drive.com.au

Many automotive brands are operating in Pakistan today. If you are a fan of compact cars, the country has a range for you. If you are someone who is into SUVs, Pakistan still has many options for you to choose from. Today, it seems that the booking for GWM Haval cars gas started.

We have two of the vehicles today on the roster. Haval is one of the four groups that operate under GWM. It is actually one of the quite underrated vehicles of this era. It began as ab underdog and has risen quite well through the ranks. Why don’t we check out what news does Haval have for us?

jolion by Haval now booking open
Image Source: pakwheels.com

Booking For Haval:

Haval is actually a brand that focuses solely on SUVs. Yes, these type of vehicles have become increasingly popular in Pakistan. Despite there being so many sedans appearing, a lot of people want to buy an SUV. Quite frankly, they are good on storage space; as well as comfortable driving for long trips.

Considering how big of a city Karachi is, just driving from Defence to North Karachi can be a road trip. After Jeep and Landrover, Haval is the third most professional SUV group.

The Specs And Price:

Now, the booking has been opened for two vehicles at the current time. The first is the Haval Jolion. It is a 1500cc vehicle with 156 horsepower. Not only that, the vehicle can easily provide between 10-12 kilometres to the litre. Despite being new on the market, it has some extremely impressive specs and features. It is currently available for booking with a total price of Rs.55 Lac 25 thousand.

The second one we have is the Haval H6. This vehicle also comes packed with a 1.5-litre engine, which is also turbocharged. Additionally, it has a 7-speed DCT transmission. These specifications make it a vehicle nearly equivalent to the Jolion, but above it.

Externally, it has various kinds of lights and a sleek body. Internally, it has a whole infotainment system alongside four driving modes and auto start/stop. This vehicle is being booked right now at a total price of Rs.62 Lac 95 thousand.

Automobile Advancements:

We hope that these vehicles continue to soar high and capture the audience’s minds. They are definitely impressive SUVs with an immense amount of capability and potential. Despite there being so much competition, Haval has made it at quite a height now. Not many people may have expected them to rise as high but they have shattered all stereotypes and have established themselves well.

Who knows? Maybe we get to see more and more such vehicles by them every day now. SUVs may just be the newest best trend of today and everyone wants to be a part of this. There are so many brands that are selling them now and none of them is slowing down in terms of production.

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Digital Payment Wallets – A Necessity During COVID-19

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Web Desk
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Pakistan is among the few nations in the world where cash usage has always been extremely high. While the Government and the State Bank of Pakistan have made multiple efforts to increase financial inclusion over the last decade, even today, less than 30 million of 120 million adults in the country have bank accounts.

However, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a watershed moment in driving the adoption of everything digital in Pakistan. Last year, we have witnessed a remarkable change in customer behaviour and their adoption of digital services, including digital payment wallets. Even though e-commerce, digital payments, food ordering, and grocery delivery services have been around for a few years, it actually took a terrible pandemic like COVID-19 to really change customer perceptions of these digital services from a ‘good to have’ to a ‘must have’.

According to the State Bank of Pakistan, registered mobile banking customers with commercial banks have increased from 5 million in Q3 of 2019 to 8.2 million by Q3 2020. Mobile Wallets offered by Branchless Banking players too have even more tremendous growth and there were more than 20 million 30-day active wallet customers by the end of 2020. With more than 50 million smartphones in the country and growing, the opportunity to acquire millions of more customers towards formal financial services through mobile wallets is still immense.

Take the example of Easypaisa, the country’s first digital banking service. With an active customer base of nearly 8 million users, the Easypaisa App has become the most downloaded and used Pakistani App on the Android Playstore and iOS App Store, offering more than 200 payment options. With instant account opening across all Telco network SIMs, connectivity with 1-Link for sending and receiving IBFT funds and more than 75,000 Easypaisa shops across Pakistan to help with cash deposits and withdrawals, Easypaisa has become a household name synonymous with digital financial services. Similarly, other players such as Upaisa, Jazzcash, HBL Konnect, and others are also making efforts and convenience remains the main reason why mobile payment wallets have become game-changers for financial inclusion.

The Government and the State Bank of Pakistan are supporting this dynamic industry with various initiatives like Digital Banking Regulations, Digital Account Opening, and the Raast scheme that will provide newer, faster rails for funds movement and settlement between licensed financial institutions. With newer regulations and platforms being deployed and multiple new fintech players entering the market, the coming years will be most exciting to see how technology is deployed to serve Pakistanis with new financial services.

The biggest challenge to financial inclusion remains that the majority of adults in Pakistan still don’t use Bank Accounts or Mobile Wallets; they only have and they only use cash. Incentives like tax benefits are needed to get these people to leave cash and move towards digital payments while steps must be taken to promote the digitizing of physical cash across the country.

At the same time, disincentives need to be placed on the easy conversion of digital funds into physical cash as well. The Government can also play an excellent role in completely digitizing all government payments (national and provincial) by the end of 2021 and accepting no cash payments onwards. These steps would really help accelerate the financial inclusion for the masses in Pakistan.

Omar Moeen Malik,
Head of Digital Payments & Wallets,
Easypaisa / Telenor Microfinance Bank

How Telecom Sector Empowered During This Pandemic

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Web Desk
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ptcl

When the COVID-19 was initially discovered in China, no one could understand or comprehend the havoc this virus would have on humanity at large.  The world gradually realized the importance of taking protective steps such as SOPs that were required to be taken to safeguard oneself against the virus. World Health Organization (WHO) had identified these measures to be the best defense against the pandemic at the time.

However, if it wasn’t for the IT and telecom sector, the world would have been in a much more critical situation as the identified SOPs wouldn’t have been communicated as quickly and as efficiently across the globe if we did not have the ability to stay connected with each other and also with other countries in these dire circumstances.

After China successfully contained the virus to its minimum carriers, the same practice was shared by the rest of the world through real-time knowledge sharing amongst the healthcare specialists around the world. Later, New Zealand became the first country and a success story to literally have zero cases related to COVID-19. This feat was achieved through efficient use of communication channels using its telecom sector to spread the relevant information promptly to all its citizens.

Similarly, ICTs in Pakistan were able to empower its citizens to stay home and manage all their social, professional, and personal activities through digital means.  This is truly a proud moment when one claims that the telecom sector has empowered the masses during the pandemic. Mobile users alone switched to online shopping and favored online entertainment quite instantaneously, during the social lockdowns imposed by the Government of Pakistan under the guidance of national healthcare service providers.

In the post-pandemic scenario, digitization will continue to remain crucial as we lead our lives in the new world. In the ‘New Normal’, we hope to go out and resume meeting relatives and friends, but only by maintaining social distancing and by avoiding crowded places. We may gradually return to our workplaces, but we will continue to stay digital more than ever before. Our children may gradually return to the classrooms, but this will be combined with a more online educational activity as well.

Ultimately, we will continue to use telecom services more than we used to before the pandemic. This is a big reason, PTCL being the national telecom service provider in Pakistan, remained at the forefront of tackling this pandemic whether it was to empower its employees or stand with the nation. The company took no time to facilitate its consumers to work from home and also help in facilitation in education through online classes. Online bill payment systems and joint ventures with Nokia, Huawei, etc. enhanced the customer care experience exactly when they needed it the most. Not only that, it collaborated with global digital platforms to support its massive consumer base to stay home and safe during the pandemic.

Since the digital infrastructure is now a fundamental component for the economic resilience, health and safety of our people, it is of paramount and significant step to close the connectivity gap in remote areas of Pakistan. It requires action from provincial governments, regulators, and telecom operators to come together as strategic allies and achieve the objective of consumer safety and empowerment in its true sense.

Rare Video Of US Media Calling Out Israel Goes Viral

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Mehak Zehra
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US Media
Image Source: AlJazeera

The genocide of Palestinians at the hands of Israel is something that is waking up people all around the world. We see protests happening in Canada, the US, and Pakistan among other countries. But not many are talking in support of Palestine and against Israel on the government level, especially not the US. In fact, the US Media reports are overloaded with sympathy for Israel. So, it comes as a shock when a major news channel reports against the mainstream narrative.

US Media Channel

Instead of following the government-enforced narrative, MSNBC deviated from it and talked about some lesser-known aspects of the Israel-Gaza issue. While we may have heard of genocide in Gaza, the atrocities inflicted on Palestinians are not limited to only death. And this is what Velshi says in the program.

In the video that goes viral, Ali Velshi talks about the reality of the lifestyle of Palestinians. He talks about how Palestinians are not getting access to the basic utilities and how Israelis can stroll into their houses to take away whatever they want. They can come in and take away their access to even water and electricity.

Atrocities against Palestinians

He even talks about how Palestinians can get evicted from their own houses. And the strategy that goes behind it. So for instance, their houses get labeled as important sites that need to be saved. These houses become non-residential sites. And when the Palestinians are forcefully moved out, a few months later, Israeli illegal settlement emerges there.

Velshi also points out how, to get medical treatment, Gaza residents have to go to Israel which is not an easy ordeal. He said that he personally witnessed an old woman hauled from ambulance to ambulance (3 in total), to cross a one-mile distance.

He said that while Israel has the right to protect itself, so does Palestine. And if Palestine has been suffering this much, it is only natural for them to become Hamas sympathizers.

That said, it does make one wonder how hard day-to-day life for Palestinians is aside from being systematically eradicated from the world map.

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There’s A Real Hobbit Hole In Pakistan And You Can Live In It

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Kinza Piracha
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Hobbit home - Brandsynario
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While J.R.R. Tolkien’s hobbits of Middle Earth are rooted in fantasy, their preferred style of building has started catching on in the real world. Think of a hobbit house, and images of round doors, carved wood beams, warm fires, and structures built into hillsides instantly come to mind.

One such place in Islamabad, Pakistan, has constructed a Hobbit-inspired resort called Hobbitown Resorts Club, where all your Hobbit and Lord of the Rings dreams come true. The four-star club is located on Chabeli Road and is a 30-minute drive from both DHA and Bahria Town.

Hobbit home in Pakistan
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Why are we excited? 

You can buy a family resort or farmhouse in Islamabad that features everything Hobitton related. This is the brainchild of Hobbitown Resorts Club director, Mudassir Khan. He reveals that the end of this year will complete the construction of these quaint houses. He further added that the basic structure has been built, and they’re now working on the hobbits.

When are the houses open for purchase? 

It offers membership at Rs1 million per person. Khan stated that the club is inspired by the Hobbiton in New Zealand, the set where iconic movies like the Lord of the Rings and Bilbo were shot. “We’re trying to create a replica of New Zealand’s Hobbiton,” he mentioned.

Furthermore, the place can also be booked for destination weddings and birthday parties. The club will have old barbecue pits, sports, mini cinema, online cab services, and other facilities as well.

If you ask us, this is an excellent job considering we live in Pakistan and rarely encounter something so creative. 

Hobbit home in Islamabad
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The tiny home in the movie is meant for the hobbits. However, this place in Islamabad is at a whopping 11 kanals and is intended for humans.

Hobbit home in Islamabad
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Hobbit home in Islamabad
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If hobbits were ever interested in leaving behind their hillside abodes and moving to the trees, the result would probably be quite similar to this.

Hobbit home in Islamabad
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Hobbit home in Islamabad
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This appears to be not only enchanting and cozy but also breathtaking and secluded. 

Hobbit home in Islamabad
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Hobbit home in Islamabad
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How can all the LOTR fans not be over the moon after learning about this fantastic place? 

Hobbit home in Islamabad
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Hobbit home in Islamabad
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And though the house looks a little wooden and rustic from the outside, from the inside, it is quite contemporary.

Hobbit home in Islamabad
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Hobbit home in Islamabad
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Hobbit home in Islamabad
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So for all of you in the Islamabad/Rawalpindi area, get those checkbooks out and those magical rings ready because your good days are just around the corner!

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Here’s How We Can Help & Offer Support To Palestine

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Usman
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Help Palestine
Image Source: Al Jazeera

We are all aware of what is going on in Palestine right now. Those who are calling it a conflict are far from the truth. It is not a conflict when one side is being oppressed by the other. The people in Palestine just want to breathe and live a peaceful life and they are not even being granted that.

In light of this, there are ways that you can help Palestine. Yes, if you can’t reach the country, you can still be immensely helpful to them. This is through donations, organisations as well as awareness. It would help the people a lot if they know their voice is being heard.

How To Donate & Help Palestine

If you wish to donate, then there are a couple of organisations that you can turn towards,

1. Medical Aid For Palestinians (MAP)

2. Doctors Without Borders

3. BuildPalestine

4. Anera

5. United Palestinian Appeal (UPA)

6. The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund

7. International Medical Corps – GAZA

8. Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA(

All of the above mentioned are highly credible organisations that do deserve your attention. Your donation could go a long way for someone suffering at the hands of oppressors. It comes down to all of us, as humans, to make sure our fellow beings are alright. One doesn’t have to be Muslim to feel the depth of the situation, they just have to be human.

Accounts For Learning About Palestine

Now, apart from donations, it would really help if people knew what exactly was going on. A lot of people want to support and are supporting, but they don’t know where to start learning. We have some resources for you here.

A lot of these accounts can help you understand the situation better. It is not as Israel is portraying it to be. They have tried to play the victim card again and again but it is not working. The social media influence for Palestine has increased so much, Israel now feels threatened by it. They want to shut down any content related to Palestine!

They Need Help

If you wish to learn about more ongoing events through Twitter, we have some accounts for you here,

Saleh Zighari (@SalehZighari)

مريم البرغوثي (@MariamBarghouti) 

مُنى حوّا • Muna Hawwa (@MunaHawwa)

mohammed el-kurd (@m7mdkurd)

Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib)

Farah Baker (@Farah_Gazan) 

Rafeef Ziadah (@RafeefZiadah) 

Miko Peled (@mikopeled)

#SaveSheikhJarrah USCPR (@USCPR_)

Palestine Center (@PalestineCenter) 

 ISM Palestine (@ISMPalestine) 

Noura Erakat (@4noura) 

Khaled Beydoun (@KhaledBeydoun) 

BDS movement (@BDSmovement) 

Abdallah Fayyad (@abdallah_fayyad)

We hope that these resources help you in your fight against Israel. We must all stand united and not bow down to this tyrant. It is not only our duty but our responsibility as a citizen has of Earth. Palestine cannot be allowed to suffer any more at the hands of the Israelis. Imagine an Israeli being so scared of a Palestinian that they gun down women and children in cold blood.

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Ex-Dean Calls Out Cannes Lions For Lack Of Diversity

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Mehak Zehra
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Cannes Lions
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The globally renowned, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has made a mark in the industry. While they try to maintain a diverse and inclusive image, ex-Dean at Cannes Lions School called them out for their double standards.

Ex-Dean Cannes Lions on Twitter

Abraham Abbi Asefaw was Dean of a learning program at Roger Hatchuel Academy and a chairman at LW in London. After being let go of his position, he took his grievances to Twitter in form of a thread. The summary of it was that Cannes prides itself on being diverse yet, they are now a group of all-white Deans.

He starts his thread by announcing how he had tried to make an effort in correcting the situation. However, since the committee did not pay any heed, he is choosing to take the matter to Twitter.

The tweet read:

“After three months of silence from Cannes Lions since my last, constructive effort to hold them accountable as an organisation seemingly committed to DEI, I have now decided to share my experiences publicly.”

The Ex-Dean discussed his POV with reference to some of the past doings of Cannes. He said that in 2019, Cannes Media Lions had launched the most ambitious diversity and inclusion program. But only 2% of the attendees fell in the category of people of color and underrepresented communities.

Diversity & Inclusion at Cannes

Asefaw says that he had aimed for Cannes to be one of the most diverse platforms but his co-Dean was white. Therefore, he had requested that there be only one dean in his program, and that person be of color. It obviously meant that he wanted to continue being the dean of the program. Instead, eight months later, he was informed that he had been let go.

He goes on to say that he is fine not being the Dean but the replacement at least should have been a non-white person.

He also says that he can speak for the people of color who are tired of hearing apologies and empty promises.

 

We are tired of getting apologies, of being promised new opportunities for POC in the future, of our frustrations to be brushed off. Be committed to the cause you use for profiling.

Obviously, this would attract a lot of bad publicity for Cannes. Therefore, they immediately responded to the Dean’s tweet saying they should “talk this through.”

And later, they tweeted their own thread that contained an apology to Asefaw and a few promises to people of color.

Let’s see that the issue Asefaw raised, where it goes; Will it die down, or will it actually lead to some positive changes in the organization?

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The New BMW 2 Series Coupe Is A Car Worthy Of Competition

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Usman
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bmw 2 series coup new
Image Source: autoevolution.com

If we take a look at how the automotive industry is evolving, we may be taken aback with surprise. The advancements being made are so swift and smooth that one cannot seem to keep up. Just yesterday, it felt like we were looking at the new 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. Now, we have the new BMW 2 Series coupe on its way.

Whether you want premium or coupe, this vehicle is set to offer both. Yes, coupes are often not big on space but they have extremely powerful engines. Do you remember the Aston Martin coups from ‘The Italian Job’? Boy, could those cars run!

Bmw and upcoming new 2 series
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BMW Cars

As we are already aware, if it’s BMW, then it’s going to be no less in quality. The vehicle has the perfect 50:50 weight distribution, which means that there is a lot of stability. A car needs good stability out on the road and this vehicle certainly delivers it. There is a car that came before it and it is currently being considered as the best car of BMW. However, this means that there is a lot of hope riding on this 2 series coupe.

The car is said to be rear-wheel drive, with a six-speed transmission. Yes, the car packs a lot of power underneath the hood, especially for a coup. There is no doubt that it can pick from 0-60 in less than a considerable amount of time. Simply, take out that stopwatch and see where the needles point.

More Specifications

Additionally, the new 2 series coup has a stiffer body, so you can soften off the suspension and still retain car control. Yes, a stiff body means that you have room for this. There are also stroke dependant clampers in the vehicle, making sure the car doesn’t bounce too violently on bad roads.

Apart from this, there are many more things that ate being expected from this new BMW. We know for a fact that it may just beat its predecessors. The world of automation is changing and automobiles are becoming better and better. Whether it is related to seats or the fuel average, the car companies are being very considerate of what the public wants.

Future Of Coupes

We hope that more and more vehicles are released under the banner of BMW as the year progresses. The company is also taking a major interest in electric vehicle technology and it seems quite promising. Let us see if we can spot any new models out on the roads shortly.

The best part is, we get to watch all of this news unfold from the comfort of our homes. Let us bask in the information that there is a lot of hope for the automobile industry right now.

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