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8 Tips To Celebrate Valentine’s Day Amid COVID-19

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The day of love is going to be upon us in the blink of an eye, but the pandemic isn’t over yet. Here’s how you can celebrate love without violating SOPs:

1. Distanced Love

Instead of meeting with everyone you love today, send them something to their home. It can be purchased from a store, given the vast number of bundles available for valentine’s day. Or you could always cook up a storm in the kitchen and send it packed!

Nothing makes people’s hearts warm as much as a gesture does, and this is it!

2. Value The Written Word

In the midst of a pandemic, don’t underestimate the value of the written word. Write your loved ones a letter or post it to them— go old school!

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3. Netflix Party

Most Valentine Days are also spent at home watching the good ol’ chick flicks. If you’re one of those who have always loved this activity, you can have a party with Netflix party! Watch the movie together and keep chatting about it in the chatbox— it comes pretty close to the real deal.

4. Outdoor Settings

If you trust yourself and others to be responsible enough to meet, only meet outdoors! Outdoor spaces can allow people to be spaced out. Moreover, there will be fewer surfaces that can get contaminated and spread the germ.  You could always have a picnic!

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5. Take-away on Valentine’s Day

For those at home who want to celebrate this day with family at home, you can always have a take-away day! Most restaurants offer takeaway deals that you can grab, and we all know, eating in is the new eating out. 

6. Zoom The Night Away

As terrible as it may be, the zoom is the best app we have on our hands right now. If you want to meet a larger group of people you can not gather in person, arrange a Zoom call. Trust us; once you start talking together on zoom, it will start feeling better. 

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7. Make A Playlist

There are many whose love language is listening to music. If you are that person or love those who are, make a playlist and share it with them. Spotify and Saavn are some of the streaming sites that offer this option to you.

8. Valentine’s DIY Project

If it comes down to relaxing and spending time together, getting along on a DIY project is also a great idea to get behind. Scour for ideas on Pinterest, and you shall have an activity to get busy with.

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Audi’s Most Powerful And Sustainable Electric Vehicle Revealed

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The automotive industry has been going through some major innovations. An industry that used to focus on the car’s performance and built of the car is now moving towards sustainability and eco-friendly features. Companies are known to make petrol or diesel engine-related cars and focused more on features like acceleration, speed, and design are more inclined to shift towards sustainability.

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e-Tron GT & RS e-Tron GT, The Most Powerful Electric Vehicles By Audi

Audi AG, which is well-known for being one of the best German automakers that manufacture luxury vehicles, has recently entered the electric vehicles market. The company has been credited for integrating luxury with performance giving its consumers the ultimate performance that German cars globally know.

Electric vehicles are thought of as automobiles that compromise performance and speed by focusing on fuel consumption and sustainable options. Still, Audi’s e-Tron GT is expected to change this narrative.

Audi has released the e-Tron GT and RS e-Tron GT, which are electric cars fully capable of running through electricity. Experts say that this move might have been influenced after German automaker Porsche, known for its high-performance sportscar, released an electric car named, Taycan. Taycan also provides a sustainable option to automobile enthusiasts alongside high performance too.

The e-Tron GT models are coupes with four doors that are energized by two electric motors. The e-Tron GT Quattro has a horsepower of 476, which enables the car to reach 0 to 100 km/hr within 4.1 seconds.

The second variant, named RS e-Tron GT, has the capacity to reach 0.62 mph within only 3.3 seconds, leveling itself to Ferrari’s 458, for context.

Additional Environmental-Friendly And Sustainable Options

Audi has gone the extra mile for its customers and has introduced leather-free options for its customers by providing an interior made with recycled materials and carbon-neutral production.

The car is being hailed as one of the best sports-cars powered by electricity and features a futuristic look, which makes the car stand out from a conventional sports car.

The e-Tron GT Quattro pricing is expected to cost £79,900, whereas the RS e-Tron GT will cost £110,950, excluding the additional features or variants that Audi may offer.

Korean automaker Hyundai is also launching EV vehicles by 2022 alongside all these cars expected to release later this year.

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Zaid Ali’s Recent Reel Has Left Everyone In An Awe

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Zaid Ali recently revealed that he and his wife Yumna are expecting a baby, and the internet went into a frenzy. Now, this reel has only added to people’s excitement!

Reel To Die For

Zaid Ali is, after all, a social media sensation. If there is anyone who has a firm grip over incredible social media content, it’s him! Zaid Ali and Yumna Zaidi have made a reel about their baby, and it’s the cutest thing you will see today.

Reels are like short Insta-based videos, and Zaid Ali created one in which he’s expressing his happiness and excitement for his soon-to-be-born baby. It shows him first standing alone and then in a fantastic transition, Bollywood style, Yumna comes into his arms.

Clad in a pink saree amidst the cold backdrop, Yumna looks beyond gorgeous. The two were all smiles as they shot the reel and await their baby!
Watch The Reel:

 

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People Love It and Them

Zaid Ali may have haters, given that he is a public figure, but his fan base is humongous. The vlogger has rallied an army of faithful and supportive fans who have treated his happiness as their own. Naturally, this reel had loads and loads of cute, supportive, and happy comments. Here’s how people reacted:

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Gender Reveal?

A comment saying, “that’s one way to do a gender reveal,” has caught our eye. Could this be that the couple is hinting at the gender of their baby? Gender reveals have become somewhat of a norm in Western culture, and they are a whole event.

People suspect that Yumna’s choice of color for her saree is more than just the vibe she was going with. What do you think?

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The Announcement

A few days before Zaid Ali announced that they’re expecting, he uploaded a video with his wife on which several people asked about “Baby Zaid.” We’re Pakistanis; after all, we don’t feel shame in asking this question! However, the vlogger replied to it, saying “very soon,” which left many wondering.

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Just a few days after he dropped this bomb on his Internet community in the most adorable manner. Not only is the couple’s own video just bursting with joy at the seams, but they also uploaded reactions of their family members. That included his mother, his sister and brother-in-law, and many others! The videos are the most heartwarming thing to see today because their faces beam up like anything.

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COVID-19: Good News For People Who Have Been Fully Vaccinated

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[Update]: We have adjusted to the new normal to quite some degree, at least. There have been restrictions on traveling, the workforce has been made to adjust, and well, there has been lesser physical activity out on the streets, comparatively. This was because when someone caught covid or was in the vicinity of someone suspected of it, they were to quarantine themselves to stop its further spread.

Well, not anymore!

It turns out that the people who have received the vaccination for coronavirus (two doses of Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna) can skip the quarantine requirement. So even if you meet up with a suspected COVID patient, you don’t have to go into social isolation. Of course, they shouldn’t stop taking precautions. But to be eligible for this, you need to have the two shots with a two-week gap as it takes this much time for the immunity to develop after the second shot. The recipients of the vaccine will need to watch their symptoms to see how they react to it.

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CDC guidelines

CDC said:

“This recommendation to waive quarantine for people with vaccine-derived immunity aligns with quarantine recommendations for those with natural immunity, which eases implementation.”

CDC also said that even after being vaccinated, people could be the carriers of the virus and convey it to others, so it’s better to exercise all precautions.

They further stated that:

“At this time, vaccinated persons should continue to follow current guidance to protect themselves and others, including wearing a mask, staying at least 6 feet away from others, avoiding crowds, avoiding poorly ventilated spaces, covering coughs and sneezes, washing hands often…”, among other guidelines given by CDC and other organizations.



Pakistan has faced severe impacts of the coronavirus. The global pandemic has caused a lot of burden on the already exhausted health sector, whereas many people lost their jobs due to the increase in unemployment.

The Arrival Of COVID Vaccine In Pakistan:

As per the National Command And Control Center (NCOC) announcement, Pakistan is expected to have its first batch of vaccines by 31st January 2021. The NCOC has also announced that the strategy to get people vaccinated has already been strategized and implemented.

As per the details revealed by sources so far, Pakistan is expected to have Russia’s Sputnik 5, China’s Sinopharm, and UK’s Oxford-AstraZeneca approved by the government officials would be ordered by Pakistan for their Covid-19 vaccinations.

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How Can You Get Yourself Registered for COVID Vaccine?

If you intend to register yourself for the vaccination, you’d need to follow the steps listed below.

Step 1:

Message your CNIC number to 1166 through SMS or go to NIMS website to register yourself

Step 2:

After being verified, the citizen would be designated a location referred to as the “AVC” (Adult Vaccination Center), and a PIN code would be sent to you via text message.

Step 3:

If the location of your designated Adult Vaccination Center is way too far from your tehsil, you can get it changed by getting in touch with the helpline 1166 within five days of receiving your text message.

Step 4:

After the vaccine arrives at the AVC, the citizen would be required to go to the designated AVC to get vaccinated as per the instructed date along with his/her original CNIC.

Step 5:

On the appointment date, the person would be required to visit the AVC with their CNIC and PIB code, which is a mandatory requirement.

Step 6:

After getting verified via the PIN and the CNIC, the person would get vaccinated for the COVID-19 and remain there for the next 30 minutes to be monitored.

The website would also show real-time dashboards for federal, provincial, and district health departments, which would be updated automatically.

It is a relief that things are finally looking good, and it is hoped that the situation would get back to normal. With everyone wearing masks and quarantining and socially distancing for almost a year now, we’re excited about how things would turn out if we come out of the pandemic soon and get back to our everyday lives.

Have you registered yourself for the vaccine yet? Let us know under the comments.

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Punjab Doctor Sells New Born Baby To Cover Hospital Bills

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Medical bills are very intimidating worldwide, and so when we hear about a few countries that do offer free medical treatment, we get impressed. So one can imagine what people go through in Pakistan when they see hospital bills considering a large population in the country lives on or beyond the poverty line. An incident related to just this happened in Punjab, specifically Tulamba.

Replacing newborn for hospital bills

A pregnant couple gave birth to a baby boy. The couple, however, were not able to pay the hospital bills. Upon this, it is being said that the doctor made an offer to the couple. He said they could sell the baby and pay off their bills. When they refused to sell their newborn, the doctor took the baby by force and sold him to the buyer.

The hospital tried putting pressure on the couple, so they do not take any legal action. They must have thought that poverty-stricken people will be easy to pressurize. However, they went to the police and filed a complaint against the doctor. The police were very quick in responding to the couple’s plea. They raided the hospital and arrested the doctor.

Swift action in such a situation is necessary, and it is admirable that the police did not hesitate in helping the poor couple out.

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Microsoft Edge Feature Allows Lightning-Fast History Search

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The internet is home to quite a lot of different browsers. Google Chrome is considered as one of the most prime ones. It has a lot of features and abilities built into it. You cannot ever get lost when it comes to browsing with chrome. The browser itself rose up through the ranks over the years. It started off as quite a simple one but then bloomed into something more. People love it because of the amount of customization that it offers.

Similarly, Microsoft has a browser by the name of ‘Edge’. Its simplistic and quality feel gives it a rank quite high on the food chain. It used to have its lacking but now it is slowly growing into a widely acceptable browser. In a recent update, they have left the users amazed. The browser can now allow you to search though browser history much faster!

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Browsing Till Infinity:

There was once a video, by Vsauce, which stated how one can count past infinity. Like every one of their videos, this one was no less in blowing up the minds of the people. Circling back to browsers, there are often tough competitions between them. People have, quite literally, had verbal battles on Reddit over this topic. Threads of more than ten thousand commends are quite common. Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge are all part of that debate.

Microsoft Edge is yet another swiftly rising browser. To improve its user experience, it sneaks in small details and updates occasionally. Where you might have seen something, it might be different the next time. Over time, they have managed to come up with quite an impressive form of a browser. The old internet explorer does not even hold a candle to this.

The New Edge Update:

So, what we wish to talk about today is this new update. Here is how you can check it out. This is available through the Edge Canary early access channel. They see the most amounts of new updates and development. All you have to do, is open your browser history list tab. Users of the Canary can now navigate through history with yet another search bar. Simply write the name or URL of the site and it’ll take you straight to it.

This seems like quite a useful application for people who are searching for their history with speed. Sometimes, you just have to know the name of the song you searched on Youtube. Maybe you clicked on a good song recommendation and cannot recall the name. This is an ingenious feature!

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More Updates:

This is not the only update we have seen recently. Microsoft Edge has really jacked up their user experience for the viewer. They are constantly updating the theme and look of the browser. According to statistics, the user base of Microsoft Edge is expected to overtake that of Mozilla Firefox. This is said to happen by the end of 2021.

We hope there is much more to see in regards of browser updates.

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An Apple Flip Leak Has Teased An Affordable Colorful Phone

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We are all aware of the stunts that Apple tends to pull occasionally. These are, in no way, done in a negative light. Apple is known for the innovative minds that power its very core. They are leaving behind a legacy worthy of being called Steve Job’s work.

He is considered as one of the most sought after personalities of the century. His story has shocked and amazed a whole sea of population. He hit high and took significant risks when trying to attempt the impossible. They did not become what they are overnight. Do you know that Steve Jobs was also fired from his own company? He then established a whole animation company now known as ‘Pixar.’T

Theyear 2020 has been quite an interesting one for Apple. They have released a new phone as well as other new products!

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The Leak:

As we already know, Apple is not one to showcase itself as a subtle company. When they move forward with something, they go big on it. Whether you are an Apple fan or not, you may still be amazed at what they can accomplish. The pandemic hit the world last year, and they held an online-only event. This, in no way, stopped the heights that the company attained after the release.

Smartphones is not the only domain that the company has entered, though. There is now news for fast development on an Apple car and powerful processors for Apple computers. It almost feels like Apple Is becoming the Disney of the tech world. Of course, there are other titans, but Apple is one impressive one. So, what is this leak?

The Flip iPhone:

In a recent video circulating online, we see a leak by Apple. It seems they are working on the prototype of a flip phone! Yes, the same ones that Samsung and Motorola have both released. The design of the phone was initially unclear. However, there is confirmation that Apple is going for the clamshell design. It is more convenient for the user and more comfortable to navigate with.

We are not sure of a lot of details about the phone, though. However, we do know that the earliest we can expect the release of this flip iPhone is next year. Yes, there is quite a lot to be done on it as we hear that development on the phone is at a gradual pace. The company stating that the phone will be available in many colors points towards something. It signifies that maybe the price of the phone will be affordable to the general public.

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Apple Innovations:

It will be quite interesting to see how Apple can fit its technology within a flip iPhone. They managed to pack the iPhone 12 mini with quite a lot of power. It comes as no surprise that Apple is certainly moving forward in terms of innovations. A handful of companies can only match Their technological bounds.

We hope to see more development being done on this new flip iPhone, though.

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It’s Official! Esra Bilgiç To Represent Peshawar Zalmi In PSL 6

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Esra Bilgiç was seen performing the role of Haleema in Diriliş: Ertuğrul, from where she gained popularity in Pakistan as well. From then on, she signed numerous Pakistani brands, phone networks, clothing, and smartphones, among others. While this sparked quite a debate because some celebrities thought we should give business only to Pakistanis while others welcomed her on board quite gladly. The same actress has announced that she will be representing Peshawar Zalmi.

Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 6

The event where Peshawar Zalmi will be seen performing is Pakistan Super League (PSL). Some of the PSL 6 matches will be held in Karachi’s National Stadium and Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. So that means, most Pakistanis favorite foreign actress Esra Bilgiç will be coming to Karachi as well as Lahore to cheer up her team. The matches will begin on February 20th.

Esra announced the news through Twitter, where she captioned, ‘New beginnings,’ and she tagged Peshawar Zalmi and its owner Javed Afridi.

Was the news in the works since 2020 July?

What is interesting is that it is not a new thing that just happened. It was already in the works since last year’s July. In July, Esra had tagged Javed Afridi and said that there was good news she will be sharing soon. She also shared a picture of Peshawar, specifically the Islamia College, in the Instagram story.

 

After the controversy of the PSL anthem, this is another news that will soon make waves on the internet. And the level at which PSL is in Pakistan, we can very reasonably expect lots more news and viral content to come up until 20th February when the event commences. And the PSL related conversations will keep coming until the finals of PSL 6, which is to be held on 22nd March 2021.

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Valentine’s Day 2021: 5 Discounts & Offers You Need To Avail

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Valentine’s Day is all fun when you have a partner to celebrate it with. So you can either choose to stay in and watch some romantic movies on Netflix with your significant other, or you can celebrate it by going out. In both settings, you can make use of some discounts that you can avail to make Valentine’s day 2021 even more memorable. And hence, just for you, we have assembled all the deals and offers available for you, and you can utilize them on the 14th of February.

1. Pie In The Sky 

Who doesn’t celebrate Valentine’s with a cake? A little bit of sweetness makes the day much more amazing. And if it is at a lesser price, then the enjoyment doubles, doesn’t it? So if you are planning to surprise your spouse, you may want to book the cakes in advance for 13th and 14th February and avail 40% discount with UBL and Bank Alfalah debit and credit cards.

2. Imperial Spa & Club

You could also gift your spouse a day full of relaxation. Would it not be great if your partner could vent off the built-up pressure of the past few days through a massage or just any other relaxing spa treatment? And it’s even better if it costs less. So avail a flat 20% discount at none other than the exclusive Valentine’s Spa Retreat by Imperial Spa, Movenpick Hotel Karachi.

3. Shazia’s Salon & Institute

Businesses offer discounts, but the variety they offer is so much that one finds it very difficult to pick and choose. But not at Shazia’s Salon and Institute, where they have point-blank stated all the services one can need on that day. So at the price of PKR 1499, you can get whitening cleansing treatment, eyebrows, upper-lip threading, a haircut, and also hair protein treatment.

4. Arammish Spa

Meanwhile, Arammish Spa in Lahore helps you save PKR 1000 on services you can then use to buy flowers for your significant other. So you can get rose manicure & pedicure, rose face polish, threading, and foot massage all in PKR 8800. There are so many more treatments available at Arammish Spa. So get ready to blow away your partner’s mind.

Salon and Spa Deals

5. Toni & Guy

Toni & Guy have also made some services available for yourself to doll up a little. At a 20% discount, you can get soft party makeup, blowdry, and complimentary nail color. And not just for one or two days but throughout the month.

So if you were to avail of these Valentine’s Day 2021 discounts, let us know about your experience in the comments.

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This Malicious Android App Needs To Be Deleted From Your Phone

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With privacy and cyber-attacks becoming the center of the conversation, many companies, app developers, websites, and even governments are taking measures to protect themselves and their citizens from losing their data to hackers.

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Android App With 10 Million Plus Downloads Found To Have Malware:

An android app with over 10 million-plus downloads named Barcode Scanner made by the developer, Lavabird, was malicious. The app was intended for smartphone users to scan barcodes with their smartphones and find information embedded in them.

The app was legitimate initially; however, several users reported ads being popped up out of nowhere around late December. Researchers and experts found that the update released on the Playstore in December 2020 had a code that included malware that infected the app users.

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Google Play has been vigilant and has been scrutinizing its apps in the past; however, this app managed to get through the barrage of updates and infiltrate millions of android users’ phones.

Even though Google has removed the application from its Google Play App Store, the company is yet to use its Google Play Protect tool, a feature that enables the company to remove the app from the phones. The users will have to delete the app themselves manually.

The following details will help you identify if this app is installed on your phone as many people are mistaking the app with other applications on Google Play Store.

MD5 hash digest: A922F91BAF324FA07B3C40846EBBFE30

Package name: com.qrcodescanner.barcodescanner

Security Precautions And Measures You Should Take To Be Vigilant:

Experts advise that smartphone users should be vigilant of the app they are installing on their phones and read the terms and conditions. It is also recommended to read the app’s permissions and its accessibility to your personal data.

The incident with Barcode Scanner is quite different from conventional cases. All these precautions would go into vain as the app itself was well-reputed, had good reviews, and was downloaded by millions of people who had a great experience with the application.

This Is Not The First Time Something Like This Has Occurred With Android

Last year it was reported that malware was able to steal data from banking apps of Android phones. In 2019, another malware was found to be affecting the military and government officials of Pakistan, and earlier that year, 25 million Android phones were compromised in a totally unrelated incident via WhatsApp.

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Mooroo’s Vlog With Ali Sadpara Will Give You Goosebumps

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Taimoor Salahuddin, aka Mooroo, has always been one of the most prominent vloggers of Pakistan. Here’s why this particular vlog of his is the subject of all headlines.

Ali Sadpara – Unsung Heroes

Ali Sadpara is the national hero we are currently collectively praying for. A mountaineer who has made Pakistan proud on several expeditions and has a host of ‘firsts’ under his belt is missing. In his greatest desire so far, to ascent the K2 in winters, he has been missing for 6 days now.

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The saddest truth is that we have come to learn about him only after he went missing. Whilst he was alive and making Pakistan proud atop the highest peaks, he was relatively unknown. You can determine the kind of life he led by the dream he had for his wife— he wanted to buy her a sewing machine! Mooroo’s vlog celebrates him, an unsung hero of Pakistan.

A Vlog To Remember

In all the news surrounding Ali Sadpara, Mooroo’s vlog with him has resurfaced after 2 months. It is titled “unsung heroes” and very rightly so! 

The vlog is thrilling, fear-inducing, and also incredibly inspiring. It essentially revolves around the 2019 expeditions that went to mount the Melvin Jones peak in Nanga Parbat. The team experienced an avalanche in the midst of which their futures became uncertain. How could they survive after feet of snow had settled atop them, and they had suffered injuries?

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The piece features around the team, how they overcame the challenges and what they experience when they follow their dreams to the highest peaks.

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A Story To Cherish

Ali Sadpara and Mooroo go on a hike in Islamabad, and whilst doing so; they discuss Sadpara’s love for peaks. He describes in detail what he has experienced on several expeditions. But something that will bring you to tears is the broad smile on his face and his cheerful, hopeful disposition.

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Ali Sadpara has represented Pakistan in all the international mountaineering platforms and expeditions. Moreover, he was the first person to have mounted Nanga Parbat in winters. Here’s the most inspiring yet scary part: he has done all these expeditions without oxygen.

Outpouring of Love

As the vlog resurfaces, people have been commenting under the vlog about the national hero. Many have come back to the video to cherish the hero’s words and passion, while others have come to commemorate him.

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On that note, here’s to hoping for a miracle for our K-2 expeditioners.

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Here’s How PTCL Conducted Its First Successful 5G Trial

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5G is the fifth generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks which will leave 4G behind. However, the technology was not predicted to come to Pakistan at least for a few decades. How did we get its first test run done already?

Who Brought it Here?

PTCL Group is one of the country’s largest and most influential telecom groups. It comes as no doubt that they have tested 5G technology in a special, exclusive ceremony at PTCL headquarters. The ceremony was attended by the likes of Syed Amin Ul Haque, Federal Minister for Information Technology & Telecommunication as the Chief Guest.

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However, it is important to note that the trial is strictly on a non-commercial basis right now.

What Did The Demonstration Entail of?

The ceremony included live 5G usage scenarios at the ceremony. The demonstrations also included remote surgery, Cloud gaming, and overview of other anticipated 5G technology applications. The most exciting part has to be the achievement of the fastest data rate with download speeds reaching 1.685 Gbps during the 5G trial.

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The Medical Advancements Made Possible

The introduction of 5G technology in Pakistan will mean more than just fast data for phones. Once applied in Pakistan, it can enable doctors to conduct surgeries remotely in far-off areas. This can not only actually remove barriers between doctors but it can advance fundamental social developments in underdeveloped areas of Pakistan.

Social Impact of 5G

5G will make the “Digital Pakistan” dream come true. It will enable the digitalization of Pakistan by connecting people with efficient purpose-built technology to facilitate opening industries as well as individuals. 

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Moreover, this 5G can enable future innovations in struggling sectors such as remote education, public safety, transportation, health and manufacturing amongst others. What we are hoping for is the more equal distribution of resources by utilising this mega-tech development. 

What Are The Limitations?

There are several limitations that have yet to be overcome. 5G is firstly an incredibly expensive technology which a third world country like ours can not afford. Pakistan still does not have access to 4G in many areas, how can we jump onto 5G?

Moreover, 5G requires an entirely different infrastructure to be laid on the ground level. This obviously means a large investment. In the face of several other investments waiting to be made, will we prioritize this?

5G technology will surely enable an emerging technological environment and create an ecosystem conducive to economic prosperity in Pakistan. However, we have a long way to go.

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Naseebo Lal Reacts To Response On PSL Anthem 2021

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PSL Anthem for 2021 was released with quite a bang. There was much noise right after the song was aired. Some just did not like the song, while some thought that only Ali Zafar had given good PSL anthems. But what was in this year’s anthem? It had Naseebo Lal, Aima Baig, and Young Stunners coming together to form a stadium anthem that would make the crowd ‘groove’ with the music.

PSL Anthem – Groove Mera

Yes, groove does not just mean a trench; it also means dancing to popular music. And yes, the anthem does grow on you. So when you sit down to listen, sometime later, you will be singing along just like you did with ‘Baby Shark’. But people have been making fun of the anthem. Aima, one could say, has not paid much heed to the trolls, the Young Stunners were used in many memes, Naseebo Lal, however, got the most bashing. The haters did not like her presence for a PSL song.

While there are haters, as there are for literally everything, people have also showered love for the song and the singers.

Before we continue further, take a look at the anthem for yourself. 

https://youtu.be/KBdjwrywyKo

For Naseebo Lal, this project was different from what she is used to. Singing a song focused on a sports-related activity, which is also the most awaited event for the entire country, must have been a new experience for her.

In an interview, she was asked about how she felt. Amidst tears of joy, she mentioned that it was all God’s blessing that she got the project. Never had she ever gotten anthems or PSL songs to sings, so if the organizers thought she could perform, it was all thanks to God. She also mentions that it was her talent that made people shortlist her for it because if it was not a challenging tune, she might not have gotten it.

The Groove Mera song has won the hearts of loyal music fans and the fans of PSL who are grooving with ‘Aaj dekhe ga crowd’ in the talented voice of Naseebo Lal.

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Here Is Why Internet Services Have Been Disrupted In Pakistan

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Pakistanis have been facing disruptions in internet services today. Now, we are a nation that is used to internet problems, but as it turns out, this time, there is a legit reason behind these problems.

Internet services disruptions in Pakistan

So the problem detected is that the submarine cable that connects Pakistan’s internet to the rest of the world is offline. It isn’t the only internet supplier, but it does occupy the major pie (20%), so problems there are bound to affect most of the population. The IMEWE cable needs to be restored, but there has not been an update on how much time will the restoration process take.

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While the submarine wire needs to be restored, we need to work on alternative methods of getting internet services because just this puts us decades back in the world.

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Zong’s Network Glitch Wakes Up Internet Trolls & It’s Hilarious

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With the constant advancements of technology, the services have become relatively cheap and affordable. But we still have to pay for them. For instance, now receiving calls and messages is free but making calls and sending texts or using the internet is not. So we have to either have a phone balance or packages to utilize these services. Yesterday, however, you did not need to have that money in your account if you were a Zong user.

Zong System Glitch

Due to some system glitch, Zong users could use all the data they wanted, make phone calls or send texts without being charged anything. It was like a dream come true for Zong users, yes. But it was also hell for the other network users who witnessed Zong people flaunting their free internet. And as we are famous for it, Pakistanis started pouring in memes on Twitter.

I will tell you this; they were one amazing assortment of memes we have seen in quite some time.

Let’s have a look:

1. Zong users were clearly very happy

2. They were also rubbing it in other network users’ faces

3. Network users were definitely in love with the network

4. Rubbing it some more

5. What other time would be good to update the app?

5. The crowd on the browser would definitely hang the phone

Some more memes on Zong Network




While Zong people enjoyed the free services and the other networks did not, it should be noted that it was because that network made it so. Because there was a system glitch and upon correcting the problem, the system will go back to charging the users. And we should also note that because of this glitch, the company must have also lost quite a bit of money.

So hilarious reactions and memes on Twitter aside, other network users (read, me) should also get such instances in life to feel the happiness amidst all these sad days.

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Toyota Fortuner Vs Toyota Surf – A Comparison You Need To See

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The automobile industry is one the fastest rising ones in the world. Where we were still trying to move past manual cars, many new transmissions are a thing. Gears used to be considered extremely inefficient many decades ago. Often times, it took quite a while for a car to start and its exhaust release was monstrous.

In every car brand, there are friendly rivals and competitors. They are of the same company but their similar features cause them to go head to head. This doesn’t mean that one of them is bad or less in features, it just depends on the preference of the driver. Today, we can have a comparison between Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Surf. Both of them are robust vehicles and deserve a frame of their own. Let us dive into details.

Toyota Fortuner and Another comparison
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The Two Ends:

Toyota Fortuner is considered as a relatively new entry into this industry. When it first came out, it gathered quite a lot of popularity due to its features. It gathers quite a lot of power under the hood and leaves the driver wanting more. It is built for tough terrains and can move across any form of landscape.

Now, moving towards Toyota Surf, it is another titan. This is one of the older ones in the history of Toyota. When people used to think about the Land cruiser counterpart, they used to imagine Toyota Surf too. The Cruiser price bracket has gone high by a huge margin so we compare two vehicles in a more reasonable comparison. Surf is also a suitable vehicle for the family and had a power-packed engine.

Design And Beneath The Hood:

The Toyota Fortuner Diesel variant comes with a 2.8L engine while the petrol one has a 2.7L capacity. It is a seven-seater vehicle with adequately good fuel mileage. In terms of transmission, it is both auto and manual, depending on the variant. Its fuel tank has an 80L capacity.

Toyota Surf has an automatic transmission, all fitted with a 3.4L engine. This is quite a powerful engine, and its built quality is a standing testament to its capability. It has a six-cylinder engine with a 5 person seating capacity and a 70L fuel tank. With 180 top speed, this vehicle is one to be trifled with.

Surf and Fortuner by Toyota
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The Price Bracket:

The Toyota Fortuner is currently set at a price of between 90Lac to 100Lac. This seems like quite a hefty amount for a vehicle but what it offers can stand as a justification for its price. Its features are premium and it’s fit for the whole family. Now, this is an impressive vehicle!

Coming to the second one, the surf is available at a price of Rs.95Lac and moves up and beyond Rs.100Lac. There is not a substantial difference between the prices of the two vehicles compared here. Both require an investment and running over the long term. We hope the driver is able to select based on the preference of drive and features!

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Shoaib Akhtar Blasts PSL 6 Anthem, Shows Disappointment

Cricket is one of the best sports known to the world of today. It started off with Great Britain wanting to do something different. This country is honestly known for a lot of sporting inventions and they still do it. You must have heard of the ashes. It is one of the oldest series in the history of the sport. Then there are famous cricketers who have shaped the history of the sport. These people have used their talents to boost the spirit of the sport sky-high.

Whether you watch cricket or not, you must have heard of names like Shoaib Akhtar, Ricky Ponting or Javed Miandad. Now, with us entering into the second month of 2021, we see PSL 6 starting. There is quite a lot of hype surrounding this event and a lot of people are looking forward to it.

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Cricket At Heart:

We, as Pakistanis, have a certain passion within us. This is built in a lot of the people here due to it being so popular here. Everytime you think about cricket, people from Pakistan must appear in your mind at some point. It takes quite a lot of spirit to support a team through ups and downs. Where they may boo the team over a loss, they still hold their heads high in hope that they will win again.

Events in cricket are widespread. They range from test series to one day matches or T20 ones. Test series last more than four days and T20s are some of the shortest games ever. However, they are often quite intense and thrill-filled. The PSL is yet another type of cricket based event which takes place every year now. The teams have a roster with people from all over the world with track records.

PSL 6 Anthem:

With every PSL version, comes a PSL anthem. The opening ceremony of the event is one of the most anticipated ones. It often features celebrities and singers from various domains, coming together in one place. However, the anthem has gathered quite a lot of different opinions.

There are different opinions from everyone! Even Shoaib Akhtar has expressed himself over the anthem ‘Groove Mera’. A lot of people have said they love the opening, while some have said ‘Young Stunners’ performed well. Alongside there, there are many people who have either made memes or satire about the anthem!

Groove mera PSL Anthem
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Another Sports Season:

Despite everything, we must keep in mind that the event is yet to happen. It’s opening will take place on the day of the first match and people will want to see it. Pakistanis are huge fans of the sport and will not hear any negative views about it.

We hope that the PSL 6, this year, has a lot of interesting stuff to watch. It is always fun for two teams to go against each other and battle it out on the pitch. The battle is about to begin again, get your hats and drinks ready!

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Brands Troll Weetabix Over Strange Breakfast Combination

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Weetabix is a breakfast food that you would typically take with milk. Made of oatmeal and some other ingredients, it works well with milk, so that how one would take it. Meanwhile, beans are something you would take with bread. And while people want to venture out of their comfort zone, doing that with food doesn’t sit right with many people.

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Weetabix and its strange food combination

So when Weetabix decided to play around with food, it looked just weird. What the brand did was combined Weetabix with Heinz’s beans. They tweeted about it.

Before you start gagging, let us tell you that there are quite some laughs in store for you. And this is because before people could express their horror, brands from all over came forward to convey our feelings to Weetabix.

Brands troll and react

Well, remember how we outright rejected pineapple on Pizza? We, in fact, forgot all about it. Domino’s didn’t. And they replied to the tweet. The tweet said that they thought their food combo was the strangest, but Weetabix won in that category.

Nando’s were worried about them, though, because something must have happened for things to get this bad. Nando’s tweeted in reply that they are there for Weetabix should it need an ear.

But KFC UK & Ireland was not ready to talk when food had been made fun of. They said that the matter needed to be taken to Geneva Convention. And thus began a side banter between Nando’s and KFC UK where Twitterati had to tell them to ‘get a room’.

 

Tinder, too, declared this food combination not a match, but Weetabix wholeheartedly endorsed it, reiterating that they would totally swipe right.

Sky TV also jumped into the race, saying it was their duty to save the nation from seeing this.

Meanwhile, KFC was on a roll…

It’s always interesting to see brands using their own keywords to troll others.

The best one yet was the pun filled trolling of Specsavers and National Rail. Have a look:

It continues:

This was an interesting activity that many more brands took part in. And it did not just create virality but also gave organic reach to many brands participating in this trolling. If you haven’t come across it yet, we strongly suggest that you do so, it will be a fun-filled evening.

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5 Netflix Movies To Watch This Valentine With Your Partner

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Netflix movies and dramas are accessible to you in every category. Be it Christmas, Halloween, action, or horror. Similarly, you will find many entertainment shos for romance as well. And while you may watch romantic shows whenever you feel like it, they become a must for Valentine’s Day. So if you are looking to stay in and watch romantic movies with your partner, don’t you worry because we have it all covered. Here are 5 Netflix movies you can choose from to watch on 14th February.

1. Holidate

Emma Roberts, the actress I have loved ever since she performed in Hotel for Dogs, has done quite a number of amazing projects. With Luke Bracey, Emma Roberts made quite a couple in Holidate. The story is about how two people are not very much into the idea of love and relationship, but society expects them to be. So they plan on just being each other’s date for the sake of others. But they eventually end up falling for each other.

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2. The Ugly Truth

A movie with Gerard Butler is guaranteed to take you on a roller coaster ride because of his looks and talent. In the Ugly Truth, he plays the role of a male chauvinist who brings quite some negativity to the lovelorn Abby. It’s a story of letting go and falling in love that qualifies to be in your Valentine playlist.

3. Love Guaranteed

Tinder, Bumble, and just so many more dating apps exist out there that you try to use to find love. However, do you always see them?

Love Guaranteed is a movie about such an app; Well, a man on the app. It is about a man who goes on a thousand dates courtesy of a dating app and is still unable to find love. So he hires a lawyer to sue the app. Will he find love after suing? That is the story that you need to see to feel the love in the air.

4. Falling Inn Love

Falling Inn Love is about a woman who leaves behind hectic city life to renovate a country inn. In this day and time, we can not expect to leave our job, our life and live in the countryside even if we really want to. To relax and watch something romantic, this movie is the best choice as it allows you to peek at such a life through the screen.

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5. Love 020

This one is a Chinese movie that has all the characteristics of a cute love story. If a television show has been accurately remediated into a movie without forgetting its essence, it is this one. It is a story of two people who fall in love not because of their physical characteristics but by meeting each other virtually and falling for the other’s talent.

Do watch at least one of them if you don’t get to watch all of them. And let us know if we were right.

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iPhone 12 Mini Sales Drop – Should We Expect iPhone 13 Mini?

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Apple is the undisputed smartphone leader of the world. Even though the company is facing tough competition from its competitors like Samsung and Xiaomi, past records have shown that companies tend to follow Apple’s strategies and incorporate things like them in order to sustain their position in the market.

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iPhone 12 Mini’s Is The Lowest Selling iPhone By Apple:

Apple released four models of iPhones last year which were probably meant to cater to everyone’s needs. However, the latest data reveals that the lowest and cheapest iPhone from that range, iPhone 12 Mini was a massive flop. As per Counterpoint, which is a well-known industry data provider, the sales of the iPhone 12 Mini were only 5% of the total sales of all the iPhones in January 2021.

Industry standards have shown that consumers have preferred to buy larger devices in the past few years. It is important to note this point as the iPhone 12 Mini was the smallest phone in the smartphone range released by Apple.

Are There Going To Be “Mini” Category Phones In The Future?

J.P Morgan analyst William Yang says that this sharp decline in the sales of iPhone 12 mini reveal Apple might even stop the production of the phones in the second quarter of the year 2021, as more people prefer the upper models rather than opting for the lowest one.

Even though Apple is yet to comment on any of this analysis and insights, but it is interesting to note that people prefer phones with larger screens despite the fact that that the focus of smartphone manufacturers was on decreasing the size of the phone several years ago, however, touch-screen and content consumption like videos, gaming, etc. might have changed consumers’ preferences.

Even though there has been no formal announcement of the iPhone 12 Mini getting discontinued, if this happens then, this will be extremely embarrassing for a giant like Apple to be halting the production of one of their products due to less demand.

The release of the iPhone 12 range was released with a delay of a few weeks owing to the pandemic. However, many have preferred to choose between the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max.

The phones were released in Pakistan officially, and as always, Apple was trolled for its latest features and the charger-less iPhone.

What do you think about the iPhone 12 Mini’s sales? Do you think Apple is losing its position in the market? Let us know under the comments.

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