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BMW Is Working On A RnineT Based Motorcycle

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What do you see or imagine, when you hear ‘BMW’? Maybe a luxurious car or an extremely fast vehicle comes to your mind. It is such an old and impressive brand that no one even dares to question. Question what, exactly? Its integrity and strategies, of course. When they came out with the new BMW sedan, people were thrown aback by the sheer power underneath the hood.

Even if someone is not a fan of BMW, they may still be impressed if one ever drives down the street. The writer of this article is a fan of the older models too, especially the E series. Now, where there are sedans, compacts and trucks, motorcycles linger close by too. BMW is yet another company known for making good motorcycles as well.

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BMW As A Brand:

So, what do we know about the BMW motorcycle lineups? Firstly, this may come as a surprise, the brand ‘BMW’ is pronounced differently. In a German dialect, it is actually ‘Bee Emm Vee’. We are going to let that sink in for a while. Now, coming back to motorcycles, we know the one accommodating R18 is an impressive one.

The last BMW with an impressive engine was the one running on more than 85hp. It was near to 90. The R18 was quite a robust motorcycle, with a range that sent a lot of people feeling back. You could hear that motorcycle going into second gear, through the entire street. However, it had some issues.

The Technology Behind It:

The issues with the R18 were emission-related. Now, with the R12, there is much to look forward to. Today, we look at the motorcycle cruiser that BMW working on. Allegedly, it features the Rnine T engine, which has a 1,170cc capacity. Additionally, it is a twin cylinder and air-cooled. This is a mighty powerful engine!

It is said to make 107hp at over 7,500rpm. It is being estimated that the Rnine T engine could prove to be more powerful than the R18. The R12 will be faster due to the low weight of the 1.2Litre powerplant. It will also be much cheaper than R18. This makes it highly accessible to customers.

Usually, you’d think about getting a BMW bike but then also think about the debts. Here, you may not have to worry about the finances because they have made it cheaper. It is also faster and stronger so why wouldn’t people go for this?

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Motorcycles And The Future:

We know that there is much that BMW has yet to reveal about the motorcycle cruiser. However, from the looks of it, it seems that there is one monster of a bike on its way. We must stand ready as they unveil details sooner than later.

We hope that BMW, like other modern brands, continues to rise higher and higher. There is no limit that they cannot cross and no barriers they cannot break. We wish them the best of luck!

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Here Is Why Sanam Jung Is Not Living With Her Husband

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Even though there are many successful marriages of celebrities, when a star is seen not with their spouse, the first thought the audience has is, did they get separated? Such was the case with Shahroz Sabzwari and Syra Yusuf, with Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed, and now Sanam Jung and her husband.

For the first couple, it got confirmed soon after the rumors started. The second hasn’t spoken up yet, but some powerful speculations have been made. And the third has finally been addressed by Sanam Jung at a show.

Time Out – Sanam Jung

While speaking to Ahsan Khan at ‘Time Out’, she talked about how people have been asking her whether she got separated from her husband, and if not, then why is she is not living with him. These queries increased when she posted her pictures at her sister’s wedding. They wanted to know why her spouse would not attend his sister-in-law’s wedding if they were not separate. To quell the rumors, she uploaded a clarification photo with her husband.

The real reason

But getting the platform to address this, she did not shy away from it and decided to take it head-on. She told the audience that her husband Qassam works in the United States. Meanwhile, her work is based in Pakistan. But that is not the primary issue she is living in Pakistan, away from her husband. As it turns out, her daughter Alaya is not able to get a US visa.

While Sanam is totally able to go to the US and be with her husband, being the responsible parents they are, they have chosen to bear the difficulty of staying apart to ensure that the little Alaya gets to live with one, if not both her parents. This is at least until Alaya gets her visa, after which both of them will be living with Qassam, Sanam’s husband.

Until then, Alaya stays in Pakistan with her mother and waits for Qassam to visit the country to be able to meet her father.

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Hyundai Elantra To Launch In Pakistan Soon

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Pakistan is currently among the top countries to be developing in the automotive industry. Where there were only mega titan brands available, now the country is welcoming new ones. Changan is not a name that a lot of people have heard in their lifetime.

In fact, the previous decade might not even have seen such vehicles. Changan Alsvin is a vehicle that is known for its robust quality and strength. Be it a compact vehicle or an SUV, the Pakistani market has seen it all.

Now, with 2021 into the third month, many more automotive developments are being made. There is yet another brand that is making its way into Pakistan. They go by the name of Morris Garages and they are definitely worth the hype. Between all, Hyundai is making yet another bound!

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Hyundai Vehicles:

We are all already familiar with how robust Hyundai vehicles are. If you are not familiar, you must have heard of Hyundai trucks. Imagine a company that makes trucks, has also dipped itself into the sedan region. This shows how diverse the brand is and how much they are willing to contribute to the world. Hyundai cars are no less in their quality than their trucks.

In light of Hyundai cars, we are about to see a hit in their statistics. These are going to be seen as a rise as a new vehicle comes to Market. The Hyundai Elantra, as it is being called, has some impressive specifications and is worth a glance at. We shall now dive into the details as to how much we know about the vehicle. Sit tight and read on!

Elantra Hitting The Market:

So, what do we know about the Hyundai Elantra? At first, let us put it out there that the car is going to be within the Rs.36-40 Lac range. This puts it right up there in direction competition with Toyota and Honda. The engine is going to be a 4-cylinder petrol one, with a 1.6L capacity which is quite powerful.

Additionally, it is going to have Automatic and Manual variants both, having a 6-Speed transmission. The car also comes with six airbags, stability control as well a hill assist to start. It has disc brakes on all four wheels so there is not a huge percent risk of slipping.

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New Models On The Way:

These specifications and features prove that no small vehicle is about to come. Instead, Hyundai is going to free a beast upon the audience soon. The beast will not harm the people, rather show them the meaning of power. The Elantra is, hopefully, one in a long line of robust vehicles by Hyundai. They intend to not only impress but shock and drop jaws as well.

We hope that the Elantra is a success when it hits the market. In the end, it all boils down to how the world perceives a vehicle. It will not be a good release if the stats are not what the car is about. Hyundai is not known for compromises and this vehicle will be no different in that regard.

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A Dating Site Has Been Launched For IBA Students

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Dating is not an alien concept in Pakistan. We do it; we just do not broadcast it because you never know who’s khala is your distant relative. So if you cant talk about it, how do you find potential candidates? The answer is Tinder and Bumble; well, Tinder not so much considering it got banned in Pakistan, but Bumble definitely. Now, the problem is that the dating site, Bumble, has everyone. And IBA students claim to have a lifestyle and mind frame only IBA students can understand.

Dating Site for IBA

For this purpose probably, some people decided to make a dating site where IBA students can mingle. You might ask that IBA people can mingle at the premises; why a site? Well, that’s because you are assuming that only current IBA students can use this site. No, my friends, even if you are an alumnus, you can register and make your profile.

Known as Unidating, you register yourself on the website. It seems they haven’t yet made the app but then how exactly they ensure a Tinder process of matching with a profile is a question we would like to ask the creators of Unidating.

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In the meantime, if you are an IBA student (current or alumnus), all you need to do is go to the website and register yourself with your IBA allotted email address.

Is it needed?

This is a much-needed space, though, since you don’t know if the person you want to approach is open to looking for a romantic partner. But on the online platform, you are sure that the other person is also looking to date. So you can approach that person without thinking twice.

Do make sure that after registering, you manually click to request the verification code. Otherwise, you will keep refreshing your email address, thinking it is some sort of technical glitch. Once you verify the email, you can go on to make your profile.

Happy Dating IBA students!

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The Safety of Digital Wallets

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The unprecedented need for public hygiene at stores, along with an increased demand for online shopping, sending money to loved ones, making every-day payments, are all factors that have significantly highlighted the need for ease of online payments in Pakistan. As the pandemic ravages on, the impact it is leaving on the nature of online payments will be enduring. Close to 50% of global consumers are using digital payments more frequently than they did before COVID-19.

Countries around the world have started to realign their future strategies to best suit the rapidly changing trends in digital payments. The State Bank of Pakistan has recently launched the country’s first digital payment system better known as Raast and with successful digital wallets like Easypaisa and JazzCash carrying the weight of Pakistan’s advancement efforts into digital territory, it is now more evident than ever that online payment options are becoming a basic need of consumers around the country.

The reason why mobile wallets continue to grow and thrive in Pakistan is that they are designed to cater to all segments of our society. Not only is it highly straightforward and simple to open up an account, but the ease with which customers can top up their accounts and send money to loved ones, proved to be fundamental during last year’s resurgence of COVID-19 in Pakistan.

With schools and businesses opening up once again, health concerns are finding their way to the top spot in everyone’s priority lists. It has never been more favorable than now to make the digital switch. The country’s economy has been dominated by the use of cash, for being considered a safer option in a COVID-free world. However, the pandemic has forever changed that perception because of the risk of contracting the virus by handling cash.

For the increased convenience and ease of digital payments, the need for greater security also becomes top priority. The digital acceleration of last year also resulted in growing cases of scam phone calls and emails, prompting authorities to launch awareness campaigns on social media for the public’s online safety. When it comes to safety in the digital realm of payments, it’s wiser to prepare and prevent, rather than having to repair and repent.

With scammers being more active, craftier than ever, customers around the country have found themselves falling into their traps and giving away their private financial information. Overall, there has been a 2000% year-on-year increase in attacks that target Operational Technology, around the world. It is believed that other techniques, such as credential skimming and data theft are also becoming more popular every day. The State Bank of Pakistan along with financial institutions and relevant law enforcement agencies have made customer awareness a top priority, as they are regularly advising users to protect their data and never share any personal information, such as ATM pin, OTP, Credit Card number, CVV code, CNIC number with anyone over the phone and be more vigilant, and attentive to such fraudulent activities.

It all happens very seamlessly – You receive a phone call from what seems to be the official helpline number of your bank, and naturally, you answer the call. The person at the other end pretends to be a representative of the bank and asks for the aforementioned personal information. These scammers pose as representatives from the State Bank of Pakistan, army officers, or sometimes, even representatives of the court. They mislead customers by claiming to require customers’ updated information. Customers tend to trust them and share all the required information, and end up getting scammed out of their hard-earned money, facing severe losses.

It is fundamental that you also need to play your part in exercising caution by acting on the advisories released by authorities and stay protected from such financial frauds by keeping all your personal information to yourself, and never give it to anyone on a phone call, claiming to be from a bank or any other authority. It is only with productive synergies between customers and institutions, regulators and authorities that digital fraud can be curbed. It has to be a joint effort across the board, in order to achieve success in defeating scammers. The future is headed towards digitization, and the best way to prepare for it is to be a step ahead and take full advantage of technology while keeping ourselves aware and safe.

Author:
Subul Naqvi,
Head of Corporate Communications,
Telenor Microfinance Bank / Easypaisa

6 Things You Must Avoid Doing This Summer

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As summer approaches and we prepare for sweltering heat, here are some things to NOT do to be the best version of yourself.

1. Do Not Go to Sporting Events

Coronavirus experts have noted that they will not encourage others not to attend events with large crowds. Especially sporting events! The risk of contracting the virus is higher in such environments for several reasons. When people cheer, they excrete more saliva and often do so without masks, creating a huge risk. 

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Moreover, sitting or even standing in close quarters can be risky in large crowded areas. Enjoy sports but within your own gardens or in extremely controlled environments.

2. Do Not Have Ice-Cream (a lot)!

We know ice-cream has become synonymized with summers, but health experts actually discourage people from having them. They contain a huge amount of fats and carbs, which heat the body while digesting. In a country like Pakistan, during power cuts, store-bought ice creams can develop bacteria too. Only consumer home-made icecream.

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Moreover, only consume ice-cream when your body temperature is normal. Consuming ice cream after being exposed to sunlight may result in a sore throat and fever.

3. Say No To Deep-Fried Food!

Fried food makes the skin oiler during humid days, giving rise to skin problems like acne and disturbs the digestive system. Steer clear of pakoras!

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4. Do Not Overdose on Mangoes

Mangoes are rich in natural sugar, but an excess of it can cause skin infections. Moreover, they can increase body heat and give rise to several unpleasant symptoms such as diarrhea, upset stomach, headaches, etc.

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5. Do Not Drink Less Water

The major problems that can occur in summer do so due to the lack of water intake. This can lead to dehydration which is a common problem in summer for many. It is better that you drink a healthy amount of water every day, which is at least 2 to 3 liters. 

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6. Do Not Forget to Apply Sunscreen

The summer season is particularly harsh for the skin and more so now because of our ozone layer depleting. One must apply sunscreen to keep away from the sun’s strong rays and to avoid the possibility of sunburn! Make sure to pick a sunscreen that matches the temperatures of your area. 

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For Pakistanis, SPF 50++ are recommended to ensure your skin is kept safe.

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Karachi Restaurant Gets Exposed For Its Disgusting Kitchen & People Are Shocked

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A restaurant in Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Iqbal has a kitchen that will look like your worst nightmare. The inside is not for the faint-hearted.

Fettuccine Restaurant

Fettuccine is a fairly popular restaurant located in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Karachi. Its main point of attraction for customers is its economical prices. However, unfortunately for them and fortunately for Karachiites, someone decided to expose their kitchen on a Facebook group.

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The “Halaat Updates” group got a post in which the inside of Fetuccine’s kitchen was shared and the post blew up.

People are appalled at what they saw and we totally understand why.

The Kitchen Of Nightmares

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Here’s a tour inside the kitchen where many of our Karachiite friends or even you have eaten. This is where their food is prepared, this is how it is treated and this is where it is kept.

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People’s Reaction

The post currently has over 300 comments because people are losing their minds over the state of affairs. As one can see, the cutting boards have become black due to the dirt. Other areas also look muddy and black due to the negligence of health and safety standards. Even the sauce bottles look a gazillion years old.

Fettuccine’s kitchen looks like it was getting ready all ready for a Halloween party where the theme would be “kitchen of horrors”.

Check out the comments pouring in as people cry over having visited or rejoiced at not having visited!

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karachi fettuccine restaurant kitchen
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Common Culture

This, as abysmal as it may be, is not new for Pakistani restaurants. There are several joints we regularly eat at and trust for our nourishment whose insides look like this. This is primarily because of the corruption in all of our institutions.

Firstly, regular checks by PFA are not done. Secondly, even when they are done, it is very easy to bribe agents or strike a deal. The result? Customers are fed this day in and day out and one bad review gets lost in a barrage of paid, good ones.

Risking Life for Entertainment?

The risk that this sort of environment poses to our health is unquestionable and insurmountable. Food poisoning is not a small illness to recover from if it gets too serious which makes us wonder why we risk our lives entirely when we go out to eat.

The solution is perhaps to trust only those places that have an open kitchen or a semi-open kitchen. Always know where you’re eating from!

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Twitter Thinks Fahad Mustafa Resembles Deepika & We Can’t Unsee It

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Every single second, someone makes speculation regarding the celebrities. Either someone thinks an actress is pregnant or that someone is in a fight with another celebrity. But not every speculation gets picked up by the hype. A very small number of speculations go viral. And the recent most viral speculation by Twitter is that Fahad Mustafa looks like Deepika Padukone.

It seems such impossible speculation, but the image used to speculate is enough to send the viewer into an endless train of thought because it looks so accurate.

Have a look for yourself:

https://twitter.com/its_Exorcist/status/1365947015205687297?s=20

At first, you may go like, ‘Nah.’ But then your brain will come back to it 3 seconds later, and you will try to take off the beard and consider the phase again. And then you will go like, ‘Woahh.’

Instagram Poll

How do we know this? Because we might have gone through exactly this. But where did the whole issue start? It is hard to track it down, honestly. It could have been Twitter starting this conversation, or it could be an Instagram story creating a poll.

That Insta story that asked the question had people agreeing with it 100 percent.

Fahad MustafaTwitter has been going berserk since then. Not just Twitter, it has been making rounds on Facebook as well, and both India and Pakistan are just amazed at the uncanny resemblance.

Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are those three platforms that if something goes viral, almost everyone gets to see it. So now the question is, have Fahad Mustafa and Deepika Padukone come across it. And if they haven’t, will they comment about it if they come across these pictures?

We definitely are looking forward to how they would take it, as offense or as a compliment. Until then, we will keep an eye out for both of the celebrities’ official accounts.

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Here Are The 5 Telegram Features You Should Know Of

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Every app tries to release as many updates as possible, not just to attract new users but to retain its old users as well. So the Whatsapp alternative app is also doing the same. And if you have converted to Telegram amid the Whatsapp Privacy Policy controversy, these are a few Telegram features you must be aware of.

1. Secret Chats

Unlike Whatsapp showing end-to-end encryption notification on every thread, Telegram does not have that. So if the app wants, it can access your conversation at any time. But there is an option for you to hide that data if the conversation is confidential. It’s called the secret chat feature, and you have to enable that for specific threads.

2. Chat Folder

There is an option for you to categorize your chats. You might ask why you would need it. Here is the answer. Mostly, your work conversations happen on Telegram instead of email, which is reserved for only the most formal notifications. And because there are numerous workgroups that buzz throughout the day, messages from friends and family get lost somewhere below, and you miss out on important updates. By making chat folders, you are able to access the specific folder at the time you want and make sure that you don’t miss out on any important family get-together.

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3. Share Live Location & Proximity Alert

There are location and proximity alerts that you can initiate on Telegram. What it enables is that you can share your live location with a friend (a user of Telegram). Moreover, you can also put a proximity alert after sharing the live location. How to understand it is simple. Let’s say you have to meet someone for the first time, someone with whom you have only been in communication through texts. While you may have seen the person in pictures, people look different in real life. So you can put a proximity alert if you are in a crowded space, and then, as soon as the other person is within 10 meters of you, the app will ping you.

4. Schedule or Send Silent Messages

You can schedule messages on Telegram. This means that if at 3 am you realize you need to inform a colleague of something, and sending the message at that time is unprofessional, in that case, you can schedule the message for the colleague at 9 am on the dot.

Moreover, you can also send a message without any sound. One can use that feature if you don’t want the receiver’s phone to make a noise and disturb him or her.

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5. Custom Theme

Like the app you are so used to, Telegram also provides the feature to customize your chat background. You can make your pick from numerous themes, color combinations, and font styles to make the chat background that suits you.

If you use these Telegram features, you will definitely enjoy using the app more.

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Elon Musk’s Starlink To Officially Arrive In Pakistan

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Elon Musk is a name that needs no introduction. The entrepreneur is credited as not being only a lucrative businessman but a person who has been able to introduce innovation to the world with his multiple ventures. The founder of Paypal who sold it off in its early stages, later founded Tesla and Space X alongside his other ventures that have proved to be extremely lucrative.

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Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet Service Coming To Pakistan:

Starlink is a venture being started by Space X which intends to give global internet connectivity via a satellite. The highly ambitious company Space X has been focused on bringing sustainability to space traveling and intends to take humanity to Mars is also working on ways to bring the world closer.

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A Pakistani user was able to reserve Starlink’s services in Islamabad, Pakistan which hints towards the fact that Starlink’s services are expected to arrive in Pakistan too. The global internet service which is expected to go operational by 2022 has been highly anticipated by people all around the world.

A user named Hamad Dar tweeted a screenshot of his payment to Starlink going through for Islamabad which makes him a part of this global internet service. Starlink aims to provide internet services to people all around the world via thousands of satellites which will make it easy for people to connect to the internet.

This comes as no surprise as Elon Musk has made some bold claims and lived up to those claims. With Starlink the dream of global internet service will come true and people would be able to have uninterrupted internet service via satellites.

The company aims to provide the speed of 1 GB per second to its users which is a lot. Only time will tell how much the service lives up to the hype but the highly ambitious project is expected to take humanity forward and is more than just another lucrative business venture solely for profits.

When Should We Expect Starlink To Start Their Services In Pakistan?

Even though Starlink is yet to formally announce its operations, the company has announced the year 2022 as the time-frame around which they will formally start their operations globally. With people being able to reserve their spots in Pakistan, there is a high probability it will make the internet a global service, not limited to some specific internet service providers (ISPs) that vary in prices along with the quality of their services.

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Chery Automobile Announces Its Arrival In Pakistan Soon

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Chinese automobile company Chery Automobile has been known to be one of the well-reputed automobile companies to come out of China. Founded in the year 1997, the automobile manufacturer has been credited as the biggest passenger cars exporter based in China and is one of the largest automobiles manufacturer.

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Chery Automobile Co. Ltd Officially Entering The Pakistani Market

The automobile industry of Pakistan has been able to gather a lot of investors in the past few years. With KIA, Changan and many other new entrants entering the market, investors are seeing a lot of potential in the local market.

As per reports, the Chinese automotive manufacturer plans on introducing the Tiggo 8; a midsize SUV which is expected to compete directly with Toyota’s Fortuner and KIA’s newly released Sorento.

Certain sources also revealed that Chery and Ghandhara Nissan Limited (GNL) also plan on launching electric vehicles (EV) in Pakistan in collaboration. This news comes as no surprise since electric vehicles are the automobiles of the future and the potential of these vehicles is yet to be explored in Pakistan.

If these rumors about Chery and Ghandhara Nissan Limited (GNL) collaborating to make electric vehicles comes true then it is safe to say that this would give Chery Automobiles a lot of potential to grow in an industry that is still in its infancy, globally.

Impact On The Local Automotive Industry:

The local automotive industry has been dominated by a few players for the past few years. The automotive development policy has given the industry a lot of potential to grow and has enabled new companies and manufacturers to enter the market and assemble the cars locally. The entire policy has incentivized foreign investors and has encouraged them to make our automobile industry competitive and more innovative rather than recycling old technology every year.

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Chery’s arrival in Pakistan will increase competition in the market and its price range is also expected to give leverage to customers who are looking for a budget-friendly car. However, the accurate impact can only be determined once Chery automobiles reveala more details about its operations in Pakistan and the models it intends to release for the public. The company is yet to reveal what it has in store for the Pakistani audience.

What do you think about Chery Automobile’s entry into the Pakistani market? How do you think it will impact the local players? Let us know under the comments below.

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ISPR and MD Productions Launch the High-Octane Trailer of Ehd-e-Wafa’s Grand Finale!

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Ehd-e-Wafa, a joint production of ISPR and Momina Duraid Productions and currently the most-watched and highest-rated drama have kept the audiences glued to their tv screens ever since its first episode.

The reason for its popularity is its engaging script, immaculate direction, and brilliant acting.

The fans’ anticipation for the serial skyrocketed after the announcement was made to screen the grand finale in select cinemas across the country.

Among the speculations by fans and critics about the possible ending of the drama, the makers have dropped a high-octane trailer of the serial’s grand finale which has taken social media by storm.

Coinciding with the ‘Surprise Day’ celebrations today, the trailer also has a surprise for the audience showing a glimpse of Humayun Saeed as an army officer interrogating Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman and we must say that ‘the start is fantastic’.

The trailer also shows flashbacks of SSG boys and Captain Saad (Ahad Raza Mir) answering his call of duty in a grand action sequence at the Line of Control in Kashmir.

The patriotic and heroic scenes of our brave fighters at the LoC give the viewers goosebumps and leave us wanting more of the action sequence.

Written by Mustafa Afridi and directed by Muhammad Saife Hasan, the grand finale of Ehd-e-Wafa will be screened in select cinemas nationwide from March 14, 2020, and will be aired on HUM TV and PTV on March 15, 2020.

The play boasts a stellar cast comprising Ahad Raza Mir, Ahmed Ali, Osman Khalid Butt, Zara Noor Abbas, Vaneeza Ahmed, Alizay Shah, Wahaj Ali, Adnan Samad Khan, Hajra Yamin, and others.

6 Pakistani Sufi Singers That Will Touch Your Hearts!

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The field of Sufi singing is saturated neither in Pakistan nor in India. There’s something unique that this art requires, which many don’t have. So who are those naturally gifted Sufi singers?

1. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

The legend who needs no introduction, NFAK, as he is known, is easily the king of this genre. His qawallis have this incredible power of lulling you and hypnotizing you. Beware, you might become obsessed and never be able to go back! Allah Hoo or Ali Dum Dum remains one of his best Sufi works.

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2. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan

The nephew of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan also does not need any introduction. One of the leading contemporary singers in the Muslim devotional Sufi music, RFAK’s songs, is globally known. Tumhe Dillagi, Nit Khair Manga, and other renditions of his uncle are loved passionately in his homeland.

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However, he has his fair share of fans as well across the border. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is probably the only Pakistani musician who has as much clout in India as any other national actor.

3. Abida Perveen

The undisputed queen of Sufi music, Abida Perveen, is a living legend most of us have been entranced by in our lives. Her powerful voice is timeless, and the way she exerts herself in every piece of music that she is a part of is profound. Some of her best creations include Tere Ishq Nachaya, Aaqa, and Maula Hussain.

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4. Amjad Sabri

Renowned Sufi singer Amjad Sabri has left behind precious pieces of himself in each qawwali he has ever sung. Bhar Dou Jholi, Ya Rasool Allah, Tajdar-e-Haram are all his creations that struck the nation with tears, love, and a grounding sense of spirituality. Sabri’s powerful notes are also incomparable; his legacy remains preserved!

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5. Ali Azmat

Azmat brought a new spin onto Sufi music in his career. His band, Junoon, was a rock Sufi group whose songs straddled both the genres to create revolutionary music. After Azmat parted with his band, he also went on to record several Sufi songs with coke studio. Man Kunto Maula, Allah Hoo, and Tere Liye offer a spiritual experience!

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6. Ustad Ghulam Ali

Ustad Ghulam Ali, although is from Pakistan, he enjoys a great deal of love and support from India. He started as a radio broadcaster when he enjoyed singing ghazals. Just like that, he rose to fame for his contributions to Sufi music. His most famous makes include Heer, Wo Kabhi Mil Jayen To, Rabba Mere Haal Da.

 

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5 Companies That Successfully Rebranded Themselves

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Did you notice how Disney is turning its old classic animated films into real-animation, one after another? Well, it seems to be working for them. These films are bringing people, who grew up watching them, back to cinemas. They are falling in love with Disney all over again. The late 2010s went well for the company. This is how Disney rebranded itself.

When a company changes its name, symbol, design, logo, concept, or all or some of these, it is rebranding. Companies do so to create a new identity and change consumer perception about it. Rebranding invokes brand loyalty among consumers. It also inspires people. However, if a brand fails at rebranding its image, it is damaging for the brand.

Renowned companies often rebrand themselves. Some recently rebranded companies are Disney, McDonald’s, and Nike.

Here are five companies that have successfully rebranded themselves:

1. McDonald’s

There came a time when McDonald’s reputation was on the stake. It was seen as a cause of obesity throughout the United States. Health documentaries like “Super Size Me” mocked the famous fast-food chain. Mcdonald’s realized it had to take measures to change the public perception about itself.

To fight the whole unhealthy food chain perception, McDonald’s started to offer health-conscious food at a low price. The band, now, provides a wide range of salads. In addition to this, it is also trying to explore the hot beverage arena. McDonald’s offers fancy premium coffees.

2. Dunkin (previously, Dunkin’ Donuts)

 

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Now, Dunkin’ seems to be on first-name terms with its consumers. Well, the famous doughnut company abandoned Donuts from its name. It did so to set itself as a beverage brand as well. The name change is not the only thing Dunkin’ did. They have also invested in new equipment and design.

3. Uber

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In 2017, Uber was alleged of sexual harassment. The brand was also accused of having a macho man office culture. Due to thee controversies, Uber’s many senior executives resigned. Nevertheless, the brand didn’t give up but started to rebrand itself.

Uber brought a new CEO, and the brand made passenger safety its main priority. It also redesigned the company logo and color palette. The main aim of the company was to turn itself from a tech startup to a global brand. To achieve this, Uber interviewed thousands of consumers from all over the world.

4. Nike

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The 50-year-old company has gone through several rebrands. Since 2018, the brand is making ad campaigns that highlight social issues like equality, gender discrimination, racism, etc. The brand celebrates diversity and feminism.

5. Netflix

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Not many people know that Netflix started as a DVD rental service. In 2007, Netflix started the, now famous, online streaming service. Now Netflix has been competing with renowned production companies since 2013. Netflix Original movies and tv shows have raised the bar for others.

What do you think about these companies rebranding themselves? Let us know in the comments below.

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Top 6 Hottest Pakistani Female Bloggers On Instagram

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People do love celebrities from the showbiz industry. They would go crazy over whatever new dramas or movies their favorite star signs up for, but here is an interesting piece of information; people do not feel they can relate to those celebrities.

They may be able to connect to the characters they play in dramas and movies but not the actors themselves. No, the public relates more with the social media influencers. People who they think live lives similar to themselves. And so, you will find influencers with hundreds of thousands of followings as well.

So we have compiled a list of a few bloggers who have garnered quite a several fans. And they might just be the hottest Pakistani female bloggers in the country. So let’s have a look!

1. Waliya Najib

Waliya Najib brings the equal ratio of desi and western wardrobe on her Instagram, and she tells you how you can look stylish and hot in any dress. No wonder she has seven hundred and eleven thousand followers (711,000).

2. Maleecah Malik

Residing in Islamabad, this Pakistani blogger has almost ninety thousand followers. What makes her attractive is that she make non-mainstream fashion looks cools and worth trying out.

3. Shiza Ahmed

Shiza Ahmed has 14.1k followers on Instagram. Interestingly her handle reads twenty.smth.and.confused, and isn’t that just a replica of what a majority of us is going through? And if she can make confused look this hot, I am following her.

4. Ajia•Areesha•Imaan

Girls on the block include Ajia, Areesha, and Imaan. Since it is three people running one account, they bring food, lifestyle, art, and fashion to the table, which gives the audience a variety of content. And you can see that their content is appreciated considering they have 21.5k followers.

5. Abeer•Rida•Warisha•Wardah

You can make sure you are hot but can you make sure you have perfect teeth? Well, they can. These four dentists have 23.6 thousand followers, and they make even casual pajamas look amazing.

6. Fatima Numair

What can be hotter than this attire? Off-the-shoulder blouses, and Fatima is making it rock! The 11.4k followers of Fatima Numair have seen one more addition to the list today.

These are the bloggers whom we consider hot, but if you don’t agree with us or want to add some other blogger to the list, let us know in the comments.

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3 Toyota Cars Under PKR 5 Lakhs You Can Buy In Pakistan

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When it comes to critical decision making, brands play a vital role. Ask yourself a question, would you rather buy a car from an unknown brand, or buy a car of a well-known brand?

Trust is an essential element when it comes to making purchases. Even if the unknown brand were offering the same thing for a lesser price, you’d think to yourself, why compromise? The cheaper one could be bad in quality, or it may not last long because of its price point and the fact that the brand is unknown to you.

However, when it comes to buying cars, a lot of manufacturers have proved their worth over the years. One such automotive titan is Toyota. The company has come a long way and is one of the most popular car brands in Pakistan as well as around the world.

So, if you are looking forward to purchasing a reliable yet affordable vehicle, here are 3 Toyota cars under PKR 5 Lakhs you can buy in Pakistan!

3 Toyota Cars Under PKR 5 Lakhs

1. Toyota Corolla

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Toyota Corolla is one of the most successful and popular variants. You wouldn’t be wrong if you’d call it the holy grail of the Toyota lineup, which made it a must-add to the list. The reason why Corolla is highly prevalent in Pakistan and around the world is because of its features and comfortability it offers for a reasonable price.

If you have a budget of PKR 5 Lakhs, you can buy yourself a well-maintained pre-loved Corolla from the 1990s. The 1990s variant comes in three engine variants: 1300cc (petrol), 1600cc (petrol), and 2000cc (diesel).

2. Toyota Crown

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The Crown is beautiful, it’s luxurious, and is Toyota’s equivalent to the likes of BMW and Mercedes. The Crown comes with all the features you need to feel like a King or Queen.

It’s a high-end ride that is spacious, can accommodate up to 5, comes with several features including power steering, power mirrors, power windows, alloy rims, CD player, and an AC. You can purchase the 1980s model or an earlier model in a well-maintained condition for PKR 5 Lakhs.

3. Toyota Corona

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The Toyota Corona came out in Pakistan with a 1600cc engine but was not as successful as other Toyota variants because of its price. Nonetheless, the Corona comes equipped with a handful of features and is available in either manual or automatic transmission.

It has a spacious boot, comfy interior, and you can buy a 1980s model for an affordable price of PKR 5 Lakhs in a well-maintained condition. But, keep in mind that the maintenance costs for this variant are slightly higher than the other ones due to its expensive parts.

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5 Horrifying Games To Play That Will Make You Cry!

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It is always fun to be amongst a gathering of friends. After a long hard day or a hectic weekend, it can be refreshing to get together with friends. Then you may spend your time doing various activities. One of the most common ones is either binging a movie or a tv series episode. Friends often set up a local area network and play multiplayer games like a counter strike or mobile games like among us.

Additionally, if you are a fan of scary stuff, you might like driving into the paranormal and the supernatural. In light of this, we have a list here for you. This list contains games that you can play with friends or even try out alone, which involve the supernatural. These games are sure to keep you on edge while playing and weeks after you’ve played them!

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1. The Midnight Game

This is one of the most time dependant games on this list. If you’ve ever played ‘Slenderman’ on pc, you might get similar vibes from this one. What you do is write your full name on a piece of paper and place it underneath a burning candle in front of a door. At the stroke of midnight, get up and knock on the door 22 times.

You have now let the Midnight man into this world and will now be hinged for the next 3 and a half hours. You must roam around your dark house with a candle in hand till 3:33, which is the time the midnight man appears. If he is close by, your candle will burn out, and you must relight it quickly or else!

2. Bloody Mary

This is quite an old game when it comes to scary ones. This game is not time dependant, but it is quite interesting. You do enter the washroom and turn the lights out, save the candle in your hand. Then you write the name ‘Bloody Mary’ on the washroom mirror and turn your face. Say her name three times out loud, and she may appear.

If she is in a good mood, she may grant you one wish. However, if she is in a bad mood, you have more of a chance of being pulled in the mirror itself! This last point varies in versions. In some, she screams and disappears. Dare to try!

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3. Ouija Board

Now, this is a game around which a whole culture stands. It is known as the prime device for communication with the underworld. You sit around a table and summon the spirit using a specific set of chants, all found online, and hold hands. Then you and your friends place your hands on the cursor of the Ouija Board and ask questions.

Now, if a spirit really is present amongst all of you, the cursor will automatically be guided over alphabets on the board. It moves at a slow pace, and you may be able to note down what the spirit has said. It is important that if, during this entire sequence, a bone finger taps you on the shoulder, don’t turn around! Definitely one of the scariest games!

4. Triple Mirror Game

This game involves placing three mirrors at awkward angles. A candle is placed and lit in between, and three mirrors are placed around it. All three mirrors have to be placed in such a manner that they reflect the door of your choosing.

Once the mirrors are appropriately placed, you may be able to glance at roaming spirits around the room. Interestingly, the spirits only appear in the third mirror, sometimes even as flashes of light.

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5. The Cup And The Closet

This scary game is similar to the Ouija Board, but it involves a string cup telephone. You write a particular question on a piece of paper and the name of the deceased person you’re trying to contact. Then make a paper cup and string telephone. One end goes in a shoebox, and the shoebox goes in the closet. The second end stays with you.

Somewhere between your sleep, you may have a sensation that feels like a phone ringing. Get up and put the cup to your ear. Either there is nothing on the other line, or there will be a voice answering your question. So either you get your answer, or you run!

These games are sure to send a chill down your spine should you dare to play them!

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Kashif Zameer Allegedly Accused of Attempting To Kidnap YouTuber

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In a recent news that has been circulating the internet these days, a Pakistani YouTuber has been the victim of an attempted kidnapping! They have even found a suspect in the case, and it is a known name!

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Pop Culture Universe:

As we already know, the pop culture universe is a huge one. So, what is this news of a kidnapping? There is a person who is called Kashif Zameer. He was allegedly in a million dollar deal with a Turkish actor. However, it was said that the actor became the subject of defamation by Kashif Zameer.

Between all of this, enters a YouTuber, Ali Virk. Apparently, it came to be known that Virk knew something about the Turk deal that people did not. What Kashif Zameer did was, he tried to meet up with Ali Virk. When Ali did not respond, he showed up in Ali’s hometown.

A Suspect In The Case:

Not just this, Kashif Zameer lured him out and attempted to kidnap Ali! It was at that point that Ali decided to jump out of a moving vehicle. This move saved his life, although he did sustain injuries from it. Ali also states that Kashif visited him with the intention of murder. How crazy is that?!

This event has really put Kashif Zameer in the spotlight and exposed his activities. This is considered an extremely unethical and illegal act. It does not only showcase the personality of the accused but also their thought patterns. There is a lot of history behind people who pull such stunts and it is not okay to do this despite being warned. It is not okay in the first place either too.

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Building A Case:

We hope that Ali Virk stays safe throughout this whole ordeal. It can be quite stressful on the mind to know there is someone stalking you. It can have long-term effects on the mental health of a person. There have been many cases of such abuse and one should never even think of such acts.

Kashif Zameer must face the consequences of his actions. The news tells that the deal with the Turk was not able to go completely through. However, Kashif stated that the deal had gone through halfway and the rest will complete. In another news, the Turkish actor has confirmed that the deal with the Zameer group has been finished.

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New Song Release By PAF Has Got Everyone Talking

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There are some things with Pakistan that the people consider as the pride of their nation. The music industry in Pakistan is one that is praised by almost everyone. You cannot mention music in Pakistan and not think of ‘Vital Signs’. Junaid Jamshed is one of the few musicians who maintained their integrity in their latter years.

His Naats are some of the best ones you’d ever hear. So, what else do Pakistani’s pride on? The military forces present inside the country are one of the most impressive ones ever seen. The fighter pilots graduating from this country’s academies might just be at the ‘Top Gun’ level. Speaking of the Air Force, there is something for you to hear.

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The Pakistan Air Force:

Even you must know how the Pakistan Air Force is. It looks quite cool whenever one sees a pilot in uniform. They remind one of what the cost is of defending the country. Just like the Army and Navy, they are the guardians of the skies. They are ready to put their life on the line for the good of the nation. M.M Alam and Rashid Minhas are golden examples of such heroism.

So, there seems to be something going on today. It is February 27th. The Pakistan Air Force has released a new song in memory of an event that occurred. The event took the world by storm and even gripped the entire nation. It became an international issue because of its nature.

A Melodious Moment:

It is time we tell you what this day is about. Two years ago, today, the Indian pilot, Abhinandan was caught in the country. India was allegedly set to drop a payload in the country. Yet, it seems they accidentally dropped a pilot in the country! His name is Abhinandan Warthaman. In memory of this day, Air Force released a song.

The song goes by the name of ‘Sada-e-Pakistan’ and is quite eye-catching. It is sure to leave a pleasant after taste to your ears, urging you to want more of it. You can check out the song below. This day is also the day of Operation Swift Retort. Apart from the pilot capture, they even downed two Indian planes.

Have a look!

Celebrating With Zeal And Enthusiasm:

Of course, we must always remember what it is that we are fighting for. The fighting does not always refer to physical conflict but wars within us too. We remember that the Indian Pilot was treated with the utmost respect. He was even given a ‘Fantastic’ cup of tea alongside good treatment. This is all part of treating prisoners of war with fairness.

Let us bask in the moment of a victory for our country. Earlier, even our Prime Minister congratulated the country on the two-year anniversary. It is definitely a moment of pride and deserves at least a minute of observance. After all, we may be working towards the same goal, despite living across borders.

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TECNO Mobile Will Revolutionize The Pakistani Market In 2021 With 13 New Devices

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TECNO has set a tone in the cut-throat markets. Its pre-emptive tactics and top-of-the-line products revolutionized the standards for smartphones. It has already set higher benchmarks than most people had expected for the brand in such a short time. The leading smartphone brand, TECNO has been busy providing the latest technology and stylish phones for its customers globally. The brand had started its journey not long ago in Pakistan but has already formed a firm fan base. TECNO has dropped a new bomb of launching 13 new smartphones in the year 2021 coming from its Camon, Phantom, and Spark Series.

TECNO Mobile made 2020 the year of innovation and technological advancement. The brand hit the market with its Camon Series in the first quarter and launched Camon 15. Camon 15 came up with the Pop-Up Camera technology and marked the high-end feature market with huge graph success. Later, TECNO surprised the audience with its 5 cameras for its Spark 5 Pro smartphone. It was the first phone to have 5 cameras with ultra-clear imaging. The milestones of innovation didn’t stop here, the brand brought the best camera technology to the Pakistan market in its latest phones for the super famous Camon series, Camon 16 and Camon 16 Premier, featuring 48MP and 64MP Rear Quad Cameras, respectively.

Talking about the photography king that proved to be the heart and soul of aesthetic photography, the Camon series. It was embedded with the ultimate camera solution, TAIVOS technology. It is the world’s exclusive trademark certification, TECNO AI Vision Optimization Solution to give users an unmatched photography experience. It includes six core functions for a professional photography experience and better imaging while conserving the natural outlook.

The Phantom series shall be a new addition to the Pakistani market. The phones are expected to be of high-end quality with the most advanced technology. The brand has not yet revealed any details for this series but this is expected to be a great revolution in the Pakistani smartphone industry.

With these amazing devices, TECNO wishes to scale all the unsurmountable mountains in 2021. The brand is anticipated to bring forward 13 new smartphones for its top three series, Camon, Phantom, and Spark. Fans are looking forward as these phones shall have even greater and finer specifications than the ones already launched in the previous year. So get ready TECNO fans and fill up your wallets to purchase these beyond amazing devices coming your way in 2021!

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