Mercedes Benz Shows Tesla What A Luxurious Interior Looks Like

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Mar 31, 2021

Mercedes and new car reveal electric sedan EQS — Image Source: motor1.com

Due to the changing era and its evolvement into electric, many brands have decided to dip into it. Yet another brand to enter this race is one we all know and love. Mercedes Benz has just revealed news and images regarding the new electric sedan. The Mercedes Benz EQS is a vehicle worth checking out, even if you are a fan of the brand or not!

The automotive universe is quite an interesting one. It is quite vast and encompasses a lot of the latest technology being used everywhere. You might be a bit surprised to know that vehicles are now moving towards complete autonomy.

After many a while, long gone will be the days when cars needed drivers to drive them. Imagine stepping into an era where the car is going to reach the destination, all on its own. There will be a new age of technology when this happens and many people are looking forward to it.

Mercedes Benz:

Among the many luxurious brands that exist today, Mercedes is a prime one. If we look at how they have managed to stay afloat all these years, it is because of innovation. Despite the changing world, they also changed with it. They brought about newer innovations in models, be it shape or engine power. They have cemented themselves as one of the best car makers of all time.

In light of just that, they have another vehicle to share with the world. This is the Mercedes Benz EQS. It is an electric sedan which stands quite far from a lot of the recent vehicles. In terms of luxury, it seems that it is going to come out on top. The brand has revealed the interior of the vehicle and some more specifications on the interior.

Tesla left behind my Mercedes Benz EQS interior — Image Source: motorauthority.com

Passing Tesla:

It does seem, from the information we have, that the Mercedes is bounds ahead. It has a huge infotainment display which stretches across the length of the dashboard. The dashboard then transitions towards the rest of the car in a smooth manner, making it hard to distinguish when one starts and the other ends. This is quite new because, in other cars, one can tell that a lot of stuff has been stacked on the dashboard. The interior also has enough lighting capabilities to throw a party in the car.

The car itself, as the brand mentions, is light years ahead in a luxurious interior, as compared to Tesla and older Mercedes models. The infotainment system runs off an octa core CPU and 24GB of ram. This is ample to handle all the computing power that the car can dish out. The EQS is said to have a range of more than 700 kilometers, on a single charge. This is quite a lot of rnage or a car and can last for many days at a time, considering the commute is within the city.

Additionally, it is said to be unveiled on April 15^th and will appear on the U.S market later in 2021.

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Faisal Mosque Among Top 50 Beautiful Buildings, Proven By Science!

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Usman

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Mar 31, 2021

Faisal_-_Mosque — Image Source: trip.com

There are many prime locations in the world. Whether it is towards the West side or the far East, the landmarks are endless. Where Rome is known for the history behind its landmarks, Singapore is known for the beauty of it. The very essence that lies in the area of Malaysia has a lot to offer people. It seems that Faisal Mosque is among the top 50 most beautiful buildings in the world. Additionally, this is being backed up by scientific facts!

Pakistan has quite a lot of landmarks which are worth glancing over. You can take a stroll through any city of the country and still come up with places worth watching. If you are familiar with the northern areas of Pakistan, you must be aware of the beauty those locations hold. If we come down from the high north, till Islamabad, there is much to see over there too. Today we take a look at one of the most known places in the world. It is the Faisal Mosque located in Islamabad.

Faisal mosque among top 50 — Image Source: constructionweekonline.com

Major Attractions:

Pakistan has a major part of its revenue generated from tourism. It seems that agriculture is not the only place where one is seen doing development. Every year, Pakistan sees millions of tourists pour in from all over the world. Despite there being a pandemic, 2021 is showing a lot of promise in terms of tourism. The government has even decided to place fast speed internet in northern areas where networks are weak.

So, what makes something appear on the top 50 beautiful buildings list? It is said that each building holds, behind it, a specific formula. Through the eyes of an architect, a building is more than just bricks and cement. For them, it is an intricate challenge, a mountain they must summit. To bring forward the perfect construction, one would use the ‘Golden Ratio’. It is mathematical calculation that can be seen in nearly every building today. Without it, sound construction may not be even possible.

golden ratio and Faisal mosque — Image Source: hopskinsmedicine.org

Faisal Mosque Among The Fifty:

The Golden Ratio explains the symmetry between two proportions. The Faisal Mosque is built on a contemporary 8 sided design. It took nearly a decade to build this mosque and it is one of the most attractive mosques ever seen. There is an apparent hint of the golden ratio that resonates all across the place. Its design is also inspired by a typical Bedouin tent.

While it is an attractive building to look at, it is also one of the most important places of worship. This complex yet beautiful design has landed the mosque in a list of most beautiful buildings in the world. It is quite impressive to know that the Faisal mosque lies in the top 50! We have ranked number 16 on this list, with the St. Paul’s Cathedral being at the top.

This is definitely a moment of pride for us because we get hints of the talent present within Pakistan. If we can build something so beautiful and symmetrical, what else can’t we do?

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Nestlé Pakistan Awarded 1st Prize At Living The Global Compact Best Practice Sustainability Awards

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Mar 31, 2021

Nestlé Pakistan won the first prize at Living the Global Compact Best Practice Sustainability Awards 2020, for the fifth consecutive time, announced by local chapter of UN Global Compact Network, for its continuous commitment towards UN SDGs and the ten principles of the UNGC embedded in the way it conducts business.

“This recognition signifies Nestlé Pakistan’s commitment and dedication to the UN SDGs. As a signatory to the UN Global Compact for Ethical Business, we are committed to the communities for mutual growth and sustainability,” said Samer Chedid, CEO Nestlé Pakistan on the occasion.

“Nestlé believes in the philosophy of creating shared value (CSV). Our purpose is to unlock the power of food to enhance the quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come, and hence CSV is embedded in our business model across our value chain,” he added.

Speaking about the company’s recent CSV and sustainability initiatives, Waqar Ahmad, Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, Nestlé Pakistan said, “As part of our vision, for a waste-free future, we have committed to make 100% of our packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. We have partnered with World Bank and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government to promote Responsible Tourism in the region by driving new behavior through community engagement, cleanup activities, trainings and promoting recycling of packaging waste.”

As part of its sustainability journey, Nestlé Pakistan Caring for Water (C4W) initiative, with its collective action approach, partnered with organisations in government, academia and non-profit, to address the shared water challenges and installed drip irrigation in farming community to save 428 million liters annually, consistent with SDGs 6 and 17.

Meanwhile, the Nestlé-BISP Rural Women Sales Program has helped graduate 1500 BISP beneficiaries out of poverty by imparting them sales trainings and empowering them economically, in line with UN SDGs 3 and 5 – Good Health & Wellbeing and Gender Equality.

Also, our global initiative, our global initiative, Nestlé for Healthier Kids (N4HK), has raised nutritional awareness among more than 250,000 children and has trained over 1300 teachers in 310 schools across Pakistan, to achieve our commitment to UN SDG 3 (Good Health & Well Being).

Congratulating Nestlé Pakistan on winning the award, Fasihul Karim Siddiqi, Executive Director Global Compact Network Pakistan, said, “Nestlé’s commitment and efforts are completely aligned with UNGC principles of sustainable business practices in Pakistan. I congratulate Nestlé for promoting best practices in sustainability and aligning them with Sustainable Development Goals.”

Living the Global Compact Best Practices Sustainability Awards is organised by Global Compact Network Pakistan every year. The network is currently fortified with around 90 organisations in Pakistan. This year the business sustainability moot was hosted under the theme “Linking SDGs with Local Business Goals”.

Retailo Signs Strategic Partnership With Maersk For Warehousing Solutions In Pakistan

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Mar 31, 2021

Karachi, Pakistan, 31 March 2021 – Retailo, the fastest growing B2B e-commerce platform in the MENAP region, partners with Maersk, a global integrator of container logistics, for warehousing services in Pakistan. Through this regional partnership, Retailo will be able to rely on Maersk for its ever-expanding business needs by getting access to purpose-built warehouses and expand the scale of its business.

Inefficiencies within the retail sector have long since hindered the retailer’s business and profits. Procurement, and supply chain channels within the region are entirely informal and pose significant challenges. Retailo’s unique business model, the systematic logistics, and beautifully uncomplicated technology are revolutionizing the retail industry and to serve the demand, Retailo now uses several vast warehouses in the region already.

Maersk, as a part of its integrated logistics solutions, has been offering its customers with services that cover their entire supply chain needs including landside transportation, warehousing, customs clearances, ocean shipping, technology and other customised offerings at origin and destination. Expanding its footprint to serve customers better specifically in the warehousing landscape, Maersk is creating dedicated warehouse solutions for Retailo, starting in Karachi. The partnership with Maersk will help Retailo manage their large inventories as per specific requirements.

Retailo co-founder Wahaj Ahmed commented on the exciting developments, “As Retailo’s business and reach grows, the storage, inbound and outbound operations will grow exponentially. With Retailo’s vision of reaching and impacting 10 million retailers across the MENAP region in the future, a strategic partnership with a reliable warehouse services provider, like Maersk, will prove to be a huge contributor in realizing Retailo’s vision effectively.”

Maersk Pakistan’s Managing Director Aruna Hussain commented on the partnership, “At Maersk, our ambition is to connect and simplify our customers’ supply chains. Our partnership with Retailo strengthens our commitment towards this ambition. With our experience in warehousing and distribution business and our strength in the end-to-end logistics sector, we are confident of creating a reliable solution for Retailo and support their expansion vision.”

Retailo will commence operations with Maersk Pakistan from 1st April 2021 and the two companies will explore opportunities to grow and expand in other geographies across MENAP.

It’s Time To Breakdown The Glass Ceiling With #SCWomenInTech Cohort 3

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Mar 31, 2021

Before starting any venture, we tend to list down all of our inabilities convincing ourselves on the fact that “we’re just not good enough” As research from Cornell University concluded: women are less self-assured than men – and that to succeed, confidence matters as much as competence.

In today’s day and age, more women are taking up employment and are striving to achieve an equal world, yet the global total entrepreneurial activity rate for women is 10.2%, about three-quarters of that for men. Many external factors like unequal opportunities, lack of facilities and representation make up a ceiling that blocks women’s growth in climbing the corporate ladder. But more importantly, one of the biggest factors of this glass ceiling is internalized: the self-doubt that is inherent in most women.

#SCWomenInTech

To tackle this issue and motivate more women to pick up employment roles in Pakistan and globally, Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Ltd. and INNOVentures Global (Private) Limited partnered to create the Standard Chartered Women in Tech programme. Every year #SCWomenInTech takes place where women-led businesses enabled by technology are provided with training, mentorship and seed grants.

The winners receive a grant which helps elevate their businesses even further, but the role of the winners doesn’t just stop there. For this year’s programme, Standard Chartered has brought forward their previous winners to act as mentors, simply to motivate the next line of women entrepreneurs. The reasoning behind it stems from the belief that “in front of every woman is a successful woman ready to inspire her forward”

They particularly emphasize this insight in their latest Digital Video Commercial featuring 4 of their previous winners and Hajra Yamin, a renowned actress who has been an advocate for #SCWomenInTech since 2019. These success stories are living and breathing examples of women who made it. Not to mention, these stories are highly relatable for women all over the corporate landscape of Pakistan and accentuate the idea, ‘If they could do it, why can’t I?’

Women’s Day Campaign 2021

The campaign falls under the headline of #SheStands to Challenge, which fuses two themes into one. She Stands is the theme under which SCWomenInTech is conducted and the latter directly links to the theme of 2021’s Women’s Day campaign Choose To Challenge.

https://www.facebook.com/standardcharteredpk/posts/4000154486690024

The focus of this year’s programme is the amalgamation of the present and the future winners and the important role successful women play in motivating the next line of women entrepreneurs forward. However, the problem that was identified in this year’s theme was one of self-doubt and how it directly helps construct the unbreakable glass ceiling, in the eyes of these aspiring entrepreneurs.

With initiatives like SCWomenInTech, there has been a drastic improvement in the efforts to break the glass ceiling, however, there’s still more work to be done. With each passing year, we hope we reach closer to our goal of achieving an equal corporate world.

We got a chance to speak to Khadija Hashimi, Head, Corporate Affairs and Brand & Marketing, here’s what she had to say about #SCWomenInTech

What are your thought about this? Let us know in the comments below.

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Voltswagen: Poorly Planned April Fool Stunt May Cost The Company

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Mehak Zehra

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Mar 31, 2021

The automotive brand Volkswagen has been in the industry for the past 66 years. It has made quite a name for itself. But then out of the blue, they let it circulate in the media that they are changing the name of the brand to Voltswagen in the United States. The company said that this was to show their focus on the increasing presence of electric cars.

Volkswagen to Voltswagen

They even took to Twitter stating the same and as you can see they even changed the name on the account. That said, the new name was never registered with the database.

We know, 66 is an unusual age to change your name, but we’ve always been young at heart. Introducing Voltswagen. Similar to Volkswagen, but with a renewed focus on electric driving. Starting with our all-new, all-electric SUV the ID.4 – available today. #Voltswagen #ID4 pic.twitter.com/pKQKlZDCQ7

— Voltswagen (@VW) March 30, 2021

This created a lot of hype as reporters and publications covered this news and even approached the company for confirmation. One USA Today reporter also took to his social media calling it, ‘official,’ of course after confirming from his VW sources who replied in affirmative for the name change.

Official. https://t.co/mzOUOqVXo9

— Nathan Bomey (@NathanBomey) March 30, 2021

Nope. April Fool!

But once everyone was talking about it, the company came forward saying it was only a prank for April Fool Day. CNBC reporter said:

Volkswagen's name change of U.S. 'Voltswagen' operations was April Fool's marketing prank, source says https://t.co/UcmnIMNaDZ by @MikeWayland @CNBC

— Lora Kolodny (@lorakolodny) March 30, 2021

Dear Volkswagen: You lied to me. You lied to AP, CNBC, Reuters and various trade pubs. This was not a joke. It was deception. In case you hadn’t noticed, we have a misinformation problem in this country. Now you’re part of it. Why should anyone trust you again? https://t.co/1rcKT7p0u5

— Nathan Bomey (@NathanBomey) March 30, 2021

He even referred to a past event where Volkswagen had to pay billions of dollars in penalties for deceiving their customers.

I am astonished that a company that — just a few years ago, mind you — paid $30 billion in penalties and pled guilty to criminal charges for **deceiving its customers and regulators to pollute the earth** now thinks it’s funny to lie to reporters.

— Nathan Bomey (@NathanBomey) March 30, 2021

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National Foods Activates ‘MadeEasy.com.pk’ An E-Commerce Platform With Home Delivery Solution For Consumers

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Mar 31, 2021

(Karachi: March 29, 2021) National Foods Limited (NFL) is a company driven by the Founders’ Philosophy of giving back to Pakistan, the management’s vision is derived on the same perspective which is translated across all stakeholders. NFL has achieved market leadership in the food sector by remaining connected to the changing needs of the consumers with the changing dynamics of the environment. They bridge these gaps by bringing customer centric innovative solutions and creating partnerships to bring food safety to the consumers through their flagship brands.

In line with the same vision, the company has launched a new route to market by activating MadeEasy.com.pk as an E-Commerce platform to serve consumers better and providing them the convenience of buying National Foods products with a click of a button while offering quick and hassle-free delivery.

MadeEasy.com.pk complete food solution, designed to inspire every cook in any kitchen by thoughtfully curated recipes and products to purchase – All National Foods products will be offered at the online E-commerce site, linked with attractive promotional offers. Along with product promotions, consumers will also have access to recipes, kitchen-hacks, nutritional-advice and ‘shoppable’ ideas round-the-clock with on-the-go accessibility at their fingertips.

On 29th March 2021, an exclusive partnership signing ceremony observing all COVID-19 protocols was held at the company’s head office in Karachi, chaired by Mr. Abrar Hasan, Chief Executive Officer, National Foods Limited along with Mr. Raza Matin, CEO Brandverse and Mr. Imran Baxamoosa, CEO Blue-Ex. At this ceremony, NFL signed an agreement to launch the activation of “Made Easy.com.pk” an E-Commerce platform.

At the partnership signing ceremony Mr. Abrar Hasan, Chief Executive Officer National Foods Limited stated,

“National Foods is a consumer-centric organisation and as market leaders we keep connected to their evolving needs, for pioneering innovative solutions and creating alliances to address consumer needs. Across our business operations, we deploy the latest technologies to bring convenience, food safety and international product-quality for our consumers. We are proud that our E-commerce solution ‘MadeEasy.com.pk’ is another milestone achieved by the company, which will revolutionize the retail-experience. We have established a more comprehensive digital retail framework which goes beyond just offering our products, it facilitates consumers by offering an experience with a new level of convenience and reliability. We believe MadeEasy.com.pk will inspire industrial trends which will contribute to setting higher standards for consumer convenience”.

Mr. Raza Matin, Chief Executive Officer Brandverse commented, “The strategic partnership between our two companies today puts NFL at the forefront of eCommerce innovation leadership by bringing online product merchandising to the forefront. At Brandverse, this is a pivotal moment for our young company, as with this signing we officially launch our first and only, two-sided content marketplace in Pakistan and the region.”

The CEO of BlueEX Mr. Imran Baxamoosa shared “We are trendsetter of advanced logistics services in Pakistan having pioneered E-Commerce logistics and fulfilment services. In 2011, we launched online parcel booking system (first of its kind in Pakistan) and within a few years, the Company established the most advanced and efficient cash-on-delivery network across the country. This partnership is a testament to the fact that we are committed to providing our clients with the most innovative e-logistics solutions & services that suit their ever-increasing demands, thus contributing towards the digital progression of Pakistan.”

Blue-Ex will be the designated partners of National Foods for providing consumers home delivery solutions. They are well established for their outreach across the country and the quantum of business handled for many corporate customers. The other key partner in this arrangement is Brandverse specializing in strengthening the digital platforms that will augment e-commerce business solutions. Their primary commercial activity is to collect, create, curate and distribute best-in-class product content and data services at e-commerce platforms based on product principals, to enable consumers to make better purchase decisions. Brandverse today powers the digital commerce experiences and leading hybrid platforms for many corporate customers.

National Foods has been on an upward growth trajectory, they have clearly established themselves as thought leaders that go beyond to uplift the industry trends by offering innovative solutions to bring consumer convenience.

This E-Commerce platform is also enriched with a hotline number: 111-111-635 (NFL), where the consumers can call for assistance about their online orders. Currently this E-Commerce solution will cater to Karachi, followed by an expansion to all major cities of Pakistan.

5 Underrated Netflix Shows For Your Next Binge-Watch Session

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Mar 31, 2021

5 Underrated Netflix Shows For Your Next Binge-Watch Session — image source: youtube.com

Netflix, one of the favorite past time of millennials and generation Z, has taken the world by storm in the past few years. It has become effortless to binge-watch our favorite shows. Now, there is no need to take time out to sit down in front of the TV and wait for your favorite shows to air on television.

Netflix has a variety of shows and movies to cater to everyone’s tastes based on different genres. However, there are many times when we tend to miss out on some good stuff, as it does not get the recognition it deserves. Today I’m putting together a list of best-underrated shows on Netflix, which should be on your radar for your next binge-watch session.

1. Orphan Black

The Canadian thriller series, which is broadcasted on BBC America, is one of the best shows I have watched to date, which is underrated. The stellar acting of Tatiana Maslay landed her an Emmy Award with three nominations over the course of three years. The story starts with her standing on a train platform where she sees her lookalike.

The girl then immediately jumps in front of the train committing suicide. From their a whirlwind of emotions starts which will leave you on the hook. Maslany plays over ten roles in a single series with her acting double, and every character portrayed by her is art in its whole form.

2. The Bold Type

Three millennials juggling career, lifestyles, romance at a women’s New York magazine. This series is one of its kind. The writer took on the responsibility of discussing critical issues in such a manner that needs to be highlighted. The Bold type showed the work culture in its true essence without sugar-coating things.

3. Santa Clarita Diet

Santa Clarita diet is a comedy series that shows a couple undergoing dramatic changes. Drew Barrymore’s finest acting makes its debut in the comedy role in which she is half alive and half dead. Going down the path of killing people to stay alive. This show will definitely give you zombie vibes but in a good way.

4. Spinning Out

The series shows the life of a figure skater after a tragic incident. The music, cinematography, storyline, everything is aligned to give a spectacular performance by the cast. An Olympic hopeful struggles with the mental illness that comes with achieving her dreams, yet she tried her best to break fold from the toxic environment to create a name for herself.

5. GirlBoss

Adapted from the real-life story of Sophia Amoruso, the founder of Nasty Gal clothing giant, Girl Boss is a comedy inspired by the best-selling memoir. Sophia is a Boss of her own who knows how to get what she wants.

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Dubai Announces First Airport Tax on Passengers

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Mar 31, 2021

The emirate of Dubai, whose airport is the world’s busiest for international passengers, announced Wednesday it was introducing a tax on travellers to help finance expansion, as Gulf governments grapple with plummeting revenues.

The 35-dirham ($9.50) fee will apply to all passengers, including those transitting in Dubai, on all flights from June 30, according to a statement carried by WAM state news agency.

It is the first time Dubai has announced a passenger tax, which is imposed in many airports worldwide.

More than 78 million passengers passed through Dubai International in 2015, keeping its place as the world’s busiest for international passengers since overtaking London Heathrow in 2014.

Last month, Dubai Airports increased the capacity of its main airport to 90 million passengers with the opening of concourse D, at a cost of $1.2 billion.

Dubai has a smaller second airport, Al-Maktoum International, which opened in 2013 and will receive 120 million passengers a year once completed.

The receipts of the new tax will be channelled into funding the expansion of Dubai airports, the statement said.

Although part of the oil-rich United Arab Emirates, Dubai has dwindling oil wealth, and its revenues are diversified compared to its oil-dependent Gulf peers.

But the whole region is struggling to cope with a sharp drop in oil revenues since crude prices nosedived.

Situated on transcontinental air routes, Dubai is one of several Gulf-based airports to experience prodigious growth in recent years.

Around 100 airlines fly to more than 240 destinations from the international hub, which is also home to carrier Emirates.

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What’s Going On Between Faryal Mehmood & Sarah Khan?

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Mar 31, 2021

Faryal Mehmood, the famous Pakistani actress and the wife of Daniyal Raheel, recently published a photo on her Instagram account where she is posing with Anoushay Abbasi. They are twinning in saree. But that’s not news, the news-worthy element is the caption with the photo. It is throwing shades at Sarah Khan!

Faryal Mehmood and Anoushay Abbasi

“Me: isn’t it fascinating brah, when people constantly change their eye colors in a running play?
@anoushayabbasiofficial – yeah bro, it’s magical.”

Along with this, she used various hashtags amongst which there was one of #raqsebismil.

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A post shared by Faryal Mehmood R. (@faryalmehmoodofficial)

So basically, it was an inside joke targeting someone specific.

Sarah Khan Controversy

Apparently, this inside joke was not that much of a secret, and people realized that it was hinting at Sarah Khan. So what had happened was that Sarah Khan had not worn her blue lenses for a particular episode on Raqs e Bismil. As a result, well, in one episode, she is a blue-eyed girl, but in another, she is not. And then in the next one, she is back at it.

To those, who hadn’t connected the dots, other people came to the rescue and explained the deal.

But here is the thing, accidents happen. Who knows what happened that led to Sarah not wearing her lens? And even if you think that you are close with the actress to make jokes about her, is it nice to take the joke to a public platform it blows out of proportion?

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These Chocolate Noodles Are Making The Internet Vomit

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Lyza Rashid

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Mar 31, 2021

These Chocolate Noodles Are Making The Internet Vomit — Image Source: Twitter

If you have ever thought “what can be the worst food combo”, here is your answer and beware, it can make you nauseous!

Chocolate Maggi

We’re not sure whether this is a joke or not but a Twitterati shared his latest meal. It features a melting pot full of Maggi and chocolate bars. Just the sight of Maggi’s slurry and chocolate bars melting is enough to make one uncomfortable.

Once again i will cook CHOCLATE MAGGIE today. 🙄 pic.twitter.com/EslMi5akT8

— राहुल ( राजनीतिक ग्यान के थोक विक्रेता ) 🇮🇳 (@rahulpassi) June 18, 2020

However, as one begins to imagine the fusion of tastes more and more, it gets even worse!

Reactions of People

Here’s what went down in people’s heads when they saw this post!

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— Jyoti Kapur Das (@jkd18) June 18, 2020

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— Tanyeahhh🌼 | Green Lays Stan 💚 (@tinytini_x) June 18, 2020

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— sākşin ☀️ (@sakshiv833) June 18, 2020

Adventurous or Simpleton?

There are many who love to be adventurous with their food. Always trying out new food combos with unusual pairings makes some people excited. After all, you never know how many great recipes have been created by those who had the same passion.

Some good food combos are biryani with zarda or maybe zarda with malai! We have grown up having these and we can totally get behind them. However, this maggi and chocolate combo is something that is abominable.

I see your chocolate Maggie and raise you ice-cream samosa pic.twitter.com/OQ7rVelGNp

— Swadeshi Alien 🇮🇳 (@swadeshi_alien) June 18, 2020

Other such food pairings are rice with ketchup or having mangoes with roti… yes, these are some people’s taste buds. Aliens do exist in the world.

How Best To Make Maggi?

The best way to make maggi is not usually what is told on the packet. There are many twists you can put on this instant snack which does not involve chocolate.

One way to try it is with garlic and brown butter. The idea is that you roast a bit of chopped garlic in a few tablespoons of butter until the butter browns slightly. Then adding maggi to it with water takes your snack to the next level.

chocolate noodles maggi — Image Source: Second Recipe

Another variation is adding a cheese slice, chilli flakes and garlic powder to your maggi as they cook. The idea is basically to add flavour enhancers that can make this snack truly yours rather than just a packeted food.

Nothing Beats Desis

This combo you see is created by none other than a desi. Truth be told, only desis can be this adventurous with food. You can not expect a white person to wake up one day and think let me make instant noodles with chocolate. Plus, this is a lot like having orange chocolate. It is definitely an acquired taste but not all acquired tastes are superior.

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Pepsi India Is Changing Its Recipe – Good Move Or Bad?

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Mar 31, 2021

Pepsi India Is Changing Its Recipe - Good Move Or Bad? — Image source: https://www.eatthis.com/

Pepsi India is all set to launch a new version of the classic carbonated drink. Yes, you heard that right! PepsiCo has announced that they are formulating a new recipe for a carbonated drink. The new recipe will contain comparatively less sugar and more fizziness.

The move is made to stay market competitive with Coke and ThumsUp, as they traditionally have less sugar on their drinks, says the Pepsi officials. The launch of the new version is set to take place in the summer quarter April-June. At this time, the sales of the packaged beverages industry in India account for Rs 28,000 crore. Out of which, the estimate of cola is at 9,800 crores.

Pepsi’s Statement

“Pepsi has traditionally been a sweeter drink, compared with rivals Coke and ThumsUp. This is a move is made to close in on the category leader ThumsUp and comes on the eve of the crucial summer quarter this year. After last year’s near washout quarter that coincided with the peak lockdown,” an official directly aware of the matter said in an interview. However, the drink has now turned ‘more refreshing,’ said a spokesperson from PepsiCo.

Facts about Pepsi

The modern PepsiCo company is a product of the merger between Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay, the parent company of Doritos, lays, and other crisps. The merger took place in 1965.
To introduce healthier options, PepsiCo acquired the Tropicana and Dole juice brands from the Seagram Company in 1998. However, in 2001 it merged with the Quaker Oats company to form a new division, Quaker Foods, and Beverages.
On three occasions between 1922 and 1933, Pepsi offered Coca-Cola the opportunity to take it under its radar. Coca-Cola turned down all three invitations.
There are dozens of Pepsi products, including cola sodas, citrus sodas, and dietary brands. Pepsi experiments with different formulas and has launched various products to suit each region or country’s taste.
Pepsi is one of the very few companies to undergo a major rebranding once every few years.

Image source: https://www.logaster.com/

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Pakistanis Want Syra Yousuf To Change Her Name But Can She?

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Lyza Rashid

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Mar 31, 2021

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People are waiting for Syra Yousuf to completely disassociate from her ex-husband and here’s what they’re suggesting! Unfortunately, all wishes can not be fulfilled.

Sairoz – What’s Behind The Name?

Syra Yousuf’s Instagram handle is called @sairoz and the name is basically an amalgamation of Syra and Shehroz. As is the case with many couples, people often join their names to make couple names and the same can be witnessed here. However, isn’t it time to move beyond “Sairoz”?

Netizens Suggesting Changes

People have a special kind of love for Syra Yousuf stemming from her maturity, grace and strength. When the entire world was shunning her ex-husband over his blatant actions, she chose to take the path of silence!

Now netizens have been anticipating the actress and model to change her Instagram handle now. Now that the marriage has been concluded – that too on such a controversial note – people want her to disassociate from Shahroz Sabzwari.

A follower and fan commented under her post and expressed her patiently waiting for the day Syra changes her username.

Bad News!

However, the bad news is that verified accounts can not change their Instagram handles. Syra Yousuf has a whopping 1.6 million followers. At this level, Instagram automatically verifies celebrities which makes Syra Yousuf unable to change her Instagram handle.

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Possible Solutions?

There have been several instances also where celebrities have gotten their names changed despite being verified. Perhaps it depends on the amount of clout they have and the connections they can pull?

However, we also believe that if a request is lodged with Instagram, mayhaps some exceptions can be made. After all, it is her account and her name — should she not be allowed to change it? Other than that she could also delete this account and start afresh. She can most likely build as many followers again if she mentions it on the official current one.

Syra Yousuf and a Long List of Recommendations

Ever since this beauty has separated from her husband, people have been bombarding her with recommendations. Recommendations of whom you ask? Well of possible new romantic involvements!

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People are more than involved in her love life now and are after her to mingle with Bilal Ashraf. Previously another contender was none other than Sheheryar Munawar after their mind-blowing OK Magazine editorial. What is your imaginary OTP when it comes to Syra Yousuf?

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After Iqra Aziz, Is Zara Noor Abbas Also Expecting?

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Mar 31, 2021

Recently, Pakistanis were speculating that Iqra Aziz is pregnant. In a picture at a friend’s wedding, when she posed with Yasir, it definitely seemed so. It could definitely have been due to the angle the picture was taken. But then, at Shazia Wajahat’s birthday, Iqra’s pictures were hinting at that again. Similar guesses were made for Zara Noor Abbas.

Zara Noor Abbas is expecting?

You know how in brown culture when a lady is expecting, she covers her baby bump with a dupatta. Well, in this recent event that Zara attended, she is wearing the dupatta exactly like this. And when she meets Saboor, the click at that moment is very revealing of the bump; at least people think so.

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Netizens and their speculation

Wherever they saw the pictures with a questionable angle, netizens started flooding the post with comments asking if she was expecting or not.

They wanted Zara to issue a statement if it was true or not because well, they said they would be happy along with her.

It is true that the fans love the celebrities and were Zara to reveal the truth, they would shower blessing. But it is also true that the evil eye is real and that’s why you would have heard the anties say that pregnancies should be kept secret for the starting trimester at least. Not only the evil eye, but the loving eye can also affect you adversely as well. So it’s better to be careful.

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Karachi Ramadan Calendar 2021: Sehri & Iftar Timings

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Mar 31, 2021

With Ramadan right around the corner, it’s time to get ready for the routine. So, we have tabulated all the sehri and iftar timings for both hanafi and jafaria fiqh. Bookmark the page to keep up to date about the timing for the Ramadan Calendar 2021.

Ramadan Calendar 2021

Ramadan	Date	Sehri (Hanafi)	Sehri (Jafaria)	Iftar (Hanafi)	Iftar (Jafaria)
1	14-Apr-21	4:51 am	4:42 am	6:55 pm	7:04 pm
2	15-Apr-21	4:50 am	4:41 am	6:55 pm	7:05 pm
3	16-Apr-21	4:49 am	4:40 am	6:56 pm	7:05 pm
4	17-Apr-21	4:48 am	4:39 am	6:56 pm	7:06 pm
5	18-Apr-21	4:47 am	4:38 am	6:57 pm	7:06 pm
6	19-Apr-21	4:46 am	4:37 am	6:57 pm	7:07 pm
7	20-Apr-21	4:45 am	4:35 am	6:57 pm	7:07 pm
8	21-Apr-21	4:44 am	4:34 am	6:58 pm	7:08 pm
9	22-Apr-21	4:43 am	4:33 am	6:58 pm	7:08 pm
10	23-Apr-21	4:42 am	4:32 am	6:59 pm	7:09 pm
11	24-Apr-21	4:41 am	4:31 am	6:59 pm	7:09 pm
12	25-Apr-21	4:40 am	4:30 am	7:00 pm	7:09 pm
13	26-Apr-21	4:39 am	4:29 am	7:00 pm	7:10 pm
14	27-Apr-21	4:38 am	4:28 am	7:01 pm	7:10 pm
15	28-Apr-21	4:37 am	4:27 am	7:01 pm	7:11 pm
16	29-Apr-21	4:36 am	4:26 am	7:02 pm	7:11 pm
17	30-Apr-21	4:35 am	4:25 am	7:02 pm	7:12 pm
18	01-May-21	4:34 am	4:25 am	7:03 pm	7:12 pm
19	02-May-21	4:33 am	4:24 am	7:03 pm	7:13 pm
20	03-May-21	4:32 am	4:23 am	7:04 pm	7:13 pm
21	04-May-21	4:31 am	4:22 am	7:04 pm	7:14 pm
22	05-May-21	4:30 am	4:21 am	7:05 pm	7:14 pm
23	06-May-21	4:29 am	4:20 am	7:05 pm	7:15 pm
24	07-May-21	4:28 am	4:19 am	7:06 pm	7:15 pm
25	08-May-21	4:28 am	4:18 am	7:06 pm	7:16 pm
26	09-May-21	4:27 am	4:18 am	7:07 pm	7:16 pm
27	10-May-21	4:26 am	4:17 am	7:07 pm	7:17 pm
28	11-May-21	4:25 am	4:16 am	7:08 pm	7:17 pm
29	12-May-21	4:24 am	4:15 am	7:08 pm	7:18 pm
30	13-May-21	4:24 am	4:15 am	7:09 pm	7:18 pm

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Naveena Steel The Revolution That You Can Trust In Pakistan!

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Mar 31, 2021

The strength to go through with something that does not belong in the mainstream world is what Naveena Steel aims to become for you. They have brought a revolutionary change to Pakistan with its technology!

Naye Zamaney Ki Mazbooti (New Strength for A New Age) slogan hints at that revolution which they further canvas in their new TVC.

Revolutionary Architects’ Mazboot Iradey – Naveena Steel

We see an architect who has this fantastic idea of a high-rise building. However, it has not been seen in Pakistan before, and hence, people label it as impossible, silly, and useless. When you want to do something new, no matter how excited you are about it, others second-guess make you scared.

Technological advanced Naveena Steel is the vote of confidence

Hence, the architect also gets wound up in second guesses. But then, it is a comment by the new generation, the architect’s daughter, that jerks him awake. It is the vote of confidence of the new age in him and consequently, his vote for the mazbooti of Naveena Steel, that he goes through with his project.

And when you have the trust of steel on the right steel, you eventually become successful.

What makes Naveena Steel Special?

It is their investment in most technologically advanced Italian technology that creates 60 Grade superior steel which is certified by PSQCA and ISO 9001. Naveena Steel Rebars are based on ASTM (American standard for Testing and Materials) and British Standards, making it match international quality.

Technologically advanced, Naveena also introduces direct rolling technology for the first time in Pakistan.

Trust in values and purity

What is it that makes Naveena so special that an architect is able to place his trust in it when no one is ready to do that for him? Alongside maintaining quality, they use modern method to comply with Environmental Quality standards. Naveena steel uses fume extraction system to get rid of toxic gases. Water concern is far from over around the globe. Hence, Naveena Steel’s upgraded technology ensures maximum water recycling leaving the plant with zero liquid discharge.

So it’s the trust that comes with when you know what you trust is pure.

They employ sustainable processes in manufacturing ensuring that everything is being carried without compromising on the environment or the international standards.

All in all, Naveena Steel is the answer to building a strong foundation for an architecturally advanced Pakistan.

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Why Was Chinese Liquor Company Allowed To Manufacture In Pakistan?

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Lyza Rashid

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Mar 31, 2021

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[Update]: With CPEC activities on this rise in Pakistan, the country has seen an influx of Chinese citizens. Considering most of them are non-Muslims and have a lifestyle that includes liquor, the Chinese company, Hui Coastal Brewery will be accommodating that population.

Knowing that the citizens start backlash on anything remotely linked to alcohol even though there is a brewery at Hub and also, a lot of liquor is illegally imported, authorities have assured that only the Chinese community will get the liquor from the Hui Coastal Brewery. Moreover, this brewery will lead to the creation of employment opportunities for Pakistanis as well as lots of tax generation.

[March 29th, 2021]: A Chinese company has gotten a license in Pakistan to produce something that will surprise you entirely!

Liquor Being Produced Legitimately?

A Chinese company has managed to officially get a license in Pakistan to manufacture liquor locally. The company, called Hui Coastal Brewery and Distillery Limited, officially registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) last year.

On April 30th in 2020 the license was retained for an address in Balochistan.

A Joint Venture?

To add to your surprise, this is actually a part of a joint venture with Balochistan. It appears the headquarters or the factories will be located at the Lasbela Industrial Estate Development Authority.

The license to produce liquor locally by the Hui Coastal Brewery was issued by Excise, Taxation and Anti-Narcotics Department in Balochistan. Is the “anti-narcotics” department working to have liquor produce naturally so illegal imports of liquor are reduced?

About the Hui Brewery

The brewery coming to Pakistan soon is the first Chinese company to be establishing its plant in Pakistan. China can be called a hub of liquor production which is why it’s settlement here can lead to great revenues for Pakistan.

The company is renowned for producing some of the most famous names in the liquor industry and it is set to introduce two famous ones here. What is interesting is how the entire process from manufacturing to Pakistan will be done in Lasbela.

What To Feel About it?

This news is bound to invite a variety of responses from the common people. However, some of the ‘pros’ include a huge number of jobs created and prospects of livelihood for previously poverty-stricken people. Greater revenue generation in Balochistan’s less-developed region. This can also act as a signal to other large MNC’s to set up their operations in Pakistan too hence, create a landscape conducive of investments.

However, it is crucial to note that in the long-run, MNC’s actually drain money out of the country. Moreover, the increasingly specialised jobs they will train the labour in will have no use if this company decides to shut down. So, who is helping who?

The Moral Question

This venture is still on the down-low in the official news hence, many speculations are being made. The moral question of liquor being produced in the “Islamic Republic of Pakistan” might lead to great opposition too. Thus, it is all the more important for the government of Balochistan to release official statements!

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5 Places To Find The Best Donuts In Karachi

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Mar 30, 2021

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If you are a dessert lover like me, then chances are, you are always on the hunt to buy the yummiest ones. As they say, the dessert goes straight to the heart. It brings people together. It allows them to share moments of joy. However, if you like desserts, then donuts are no exception. This classic dessert is available in a wide variety of styles and flavors. A good donut will definitely leave you craving for more. So, today, I thought of doing a round of the best donuts I have tried so far. And if this thread leaves you craving some, then you know where to look.

1. Easy

Starting as a small bakery shop, Easy sets the tone for the best donuts in the city. The softest doughnuts, which are so light and airy, come in a wide variety of flavors. Not only that, they come in batches that are freshly baked twice a day. If you haven’t tried the donuts from easy yet, then you are really missing out.

2. POP’n

It started with a small Cart on Khayaban-e-Sehar opposite Nice supermarket. The owner has now started running the business in Bahadurabad too. These huge-sized donuts come only second to easy and are pocket-friendly. The freshly baked donuts are sold every day from 5 pm onwards. These donuts will definitely leave you wanting for more given the product’s quality than other brands in the market. Not only that, but they also bake hot fresh brownies, which I am sure are as amazing as their donuts.

3. O-Donuts

Starting small, O-donuts is now among the most famous donut brands in Karachi. O-donuts are now being sold in most supermarkets, and consumers’ demand does not seem to cool down. The variety of flavors also comes in bite-sized donuts, which are as yummy as the big ones.

4.Happy Donuts

Just like their name, happy donuts will definitely leave a smile on your face. The vibrant colored packaging is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it’s also bound to make your day. They also come in small bite-sized giggles, which makes the perfect goody bags.

5. Doh-pk

Starting with Churros, doh now has a donut line under their belt. Great reviews have already started pouring in about how light and tasty every flavor is. The aesthetically pleasing outlets with a variety of desserts make them one of the best choices among consumers.

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The Lyceum School Goes To Court Over Registration Suspension

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Mar 30, 2021

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The drastic effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic do not seem to subside at all. Even so, we keep finding different sectors being affected. Another sector that has suffered most from the pandemic is the education sector. Students having to adapt to online education. Parents having to pay a hefty amount of sums in the name of registrations and fees. The education sector of Pakistan is distressing, resulting in many students dropping off schools.

A similar matter is now under the radar where the future of hundreds of students is at stake. As the Sindh Directorate of Inspection and Registration of Private Institutions suspended the registration of The Lyceum School. The decision was taken in light of Supreme Court orders’ violations and failure to comply with directives issued in light of the pandemic.

The Reason For The Notice

The Lyceum was given the notice of school suspension in light of not complying with the pandemic regulations. The school did not give students a 20 percent fee relaxation from April to September 2020. Besides, it charges a registration fee that amounts to more than three months’ tuition fee. The school also failed to implement the mandatory rule under Article 13 of the Sindh Private Institutions (Regulation & Control) 2005, which provides 100 percent scholarship to 10 percent of the students enrolled. However, the directorate has allowed the current session to be completed in time for their exams.

The Response From The Lyceum

The school administration took to Facebook to deliver the response regarding the matter, stating, “It is unfortunate that the school is now going to have to take the matter to court.” Regretting the timing of the directorate’s notification, “coming at the end of a full year of pandemic teaching, and right before the student’s mocks and CAIE examinations,” she maintained that for the school’s faculty and administration, the wellbeing of its 650 students was its only concern.

The School administration also stated that the notices were responded from the school’s council. However, all attempts to meet the education minister to talk about this face to face were in vain.

Amidst the dispute between the school administration and education directorate, it’s the students suffering the most given their unforeseen future.

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Nike Sues Company That Made ‘Satan Shoes’ With Human Blood

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Lyza Rashid

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Mar 30, 2021

Can you imagine buying Nike shoes full of real human blood? That’s been happening recently and the mega-company has filed a lawsuit against it!

The Down Low

Some workplaces in the US encourage employees to donate blood as a form of charity. However, a few workers at a quirky company called MSCHF volunteered to give their blood for a customized Nike line of shoes.

The idea was that they would mix a drop of blood with ink and inject it into the air bubble in Nike shoes (Nike Air Max 97) so that the entire sole looks red. This was, unfortunately, done, sold and worn!

Hear From Them!

“‘Sacrificed’ is just a cool word — it was just the MSCHF team that gave the blood,” one of MSCHF’s founders, Daniel Greenberg, noted in an email on Sunday. When the founder was asked who collected the blood, his response was: “Uhhhhhh yeah hahah not medical professionals we did it ourselves lol.”

MSCHF sold up to 666 pairs of shoes with each pair costing above $1000. This was the “darker rendition” of the “Holy Shoes” they were selling earlier which contained Holy Water. If you criticising the makers for making them, criticise those who buy this too. The shoes sold out in less than a minute.

In Collaboration with A Rapper

If it was not obvious so far, the shoes were actually created in collaboration with a rapper. The rapper named Little Nas X after he released a devil-themed music video “Montero” in which he shows himself “enjoying” with Satan.

Lil Nas X then posted a video on YouTube titled “Lil Nas X Apologizes for Satan Shoe”. However, what appears to be an apology cuts to the sexually charged scene with Satan from the music video.

Where Does Nike Come?

Nike responded to the uproar created over the shoes and the use of religious concepts so vulgarly by the company and the rapper. The founder of the company noted that Nike was not involved in the process “in any capacity.” However, Nike rushed to clear their image themself too.

In a statement, Nike said: “We do not have a relationship with Little Nas X or MSCHF. Nike did not design or release these shoes, and we do not endorse them.” News suggests that they have filed a lawsuit over their products being used in a way that damages their reputation. Will the consumer court back Nike?

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