These Pakistani Blackout Memes Are Winning The Internet

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Jan 9, 2021

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We often make certain arrangements to make our lives easier. There are certain ways we can use methods which can allow us better access. You must have used the ‘Copy-Paste’ feature almost every other day of the week. You may use it for saving important features or immediately using a piece of news here or there. These can be referred to as shortcuts.

The writer of this article did not even know that Microsoft Word had a ‘search’ word shortcut. Since that day, the writer of this article has marvelled over this discovery. In light of this, we have a special piece of news for you. Here are some WhatsApp web shortcuts that can be extremely useful to you! Whether you’re using WhatsApp web for personal or business reasons, all these shortcuts provide some form of ease of access. It will save the user time as well as effort.

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1. Opening Profile:

The first and foremost thing you can try, is to open up your profile. Using shortcuts to do this can be faster than selecting it from the drop down menu. It’s shortcut can be CTRL + ALT + P

2. Making Group:

Now this is an important feature which comes useful at certain times. Whether you need to plan a birthday or a bbq, making a group can be necessary. The shortcut for this is CTRL + ALT + N

3. Searching Chats:

If you wish to search something in any of the chats, simply use a useful shortcut. It can help you access messages directly without the need for scrolling. The shortcut for this is CTRL + ALT + Shift.

4. WhatsApp Settings:

Of course, at times it can be a nuisance to alter settings on WhatsApp. Make it easier with this shortcut. It works with CTRL + ALT + ,

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5. Archiving Chats:

If you wish to archive certain chats, it can be done easier than usual. You don’t have to do a lot, just follow the shortcut. It’s done with CTRL + ALT + E

6. Muting Current Chat:

Imagine you’re occupied elsewhere and the group you’re logged into is spamming messages. What is the quickest way out? Mute the group! The shortcut for this is CTRL + ALT + Shift + M.

7. Deleting Chat:

Need to clear out media and space of inactive groups? Fear not, the shortcuts allow you to delete chats with ease as well. Simply press CTRL + ALT + Backspace.

8. Opening Last Chat:

Cycling back and through chats can be time consuming on WhatsApp web. This is because browser work is harder due to lack of mobility. If you’re on the phone, it’s a lot easier. To make it easier on the browser, press CTRL + ALT + Shift + [

9. Opening Next Chat:

The opposite of the previous shortcut can apply to this one. Do you wish to open the next chat on your list? No worries! Just press CTRL + ALT + Shift + ] and you’re good to go.

These shortcuts are not something that everybody is aware of but they are extremely useful. They are sure to save you time in one way or another!

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Xiaomi Introduces Latest Entry-Level King: Redmi 9T

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Jan 9, 2021

Lahore, Pakistan, January 09, 2021 – Global technology leader Xiaomi today announced Redmi 9T, the new king of entry-level. Redmi 9T was designed to deliver the exceptional performance and multi-day battery life that users crave without compromising on photography capabilities and overall design.

Develop cinematic photos, spend less time editing

Redmi 9T is a photography powerhouse with its 48MP AI quad rear-camera. The device’s 8MP ultra-wide angle camera accommodates large group photos and wide landscape shots without cropping, while its 2MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor enable stunning close-up shots with professional-level bokeh. Redmi 9T is also equipped with a new movie frame feature that gives photos a more cinematic look and feel without editing. It also sports a new time-lapse feature that offers various speed and duration values for shooting so users can capture creative time-lapse photos without tapping a DSLR or other professional camera.

Performance shines through with powerful chipset and high-capacity battery

Despite its lightweight design, Redmi 9T packs a punch with its 6,000mAh (typ) battery and Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 chipset. Combined with its 11nm energy-efficient processor, Redmi 9T delivers higher performance with less heat production and lower power consumption than previous generations. Moreover, MIUI battery saving mode and reverse wired charging capabilities help maximize all-day, and even multi-day usage.

Redmi 9T comes with 18W fast charging and an in-box 22.5W charger.

Durability and comfort join forces for a superior entry-level smartphone experience

Redmi 9T features a modern and minimalistic design with its rounded corners and an anti-fingerprint textured back. Its 6.53” FHD+ Dot Drop display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 offers a crisp and clear viewing experience and strong protection against cracks and scratches.

Redmi 9T also comes with Widevine L1 and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certifications for a more enjoyable viewing experience. The device is available in two color variants: Carbon Gray and Twilight Blue.

More to love with expandable storage

Complete with Dual SIM and microSD expandable storage, Redmi 9T offers expandable storage of up to 512GB so users can keep their favorite apps, games, photos and videos all on one device. Infrared blaster support would come in handy on your Redmi 9T.

Redmi 9T will be available in 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB at 25,999 and 28,999 respectively. Redmi 9T is exclusively available at Mistore.pk and Mi Exclusive Stores.

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General Motors Plans To Overtake Tesla For Electric Car Crown

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Jan 9, 2021

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There are many developments currently being made in the electrical domain. The primary area of this is encircling the automotive industry. Yes, the era of electric vehicles has begun. Up until 2012, General Motors was the number one titan for Electric Vehicles. They sold more than any other competitor at rates more feasible than any other one. Additionally, they did not have that many quality issues with their product and their electric vehicles ran long.

This is a company which is more than a 100 years old! It has been present for more than a century and that is an impressive feature. It is so old that it goes way before world war I. Yes, that was when the vehicle production, by this company, had first started. Now, with Tesla rising, what is General Motors planning?

General Motors to overtake — Image Source: cnet.com

General Motors And A History:

Even if we put the electric vehicles aside, General Motors has had an impressive track record over the years. They have produced some of the best vehicles to ever grip the surface of the road. Not just this, their long lasting quality and features ensure that customers keep coming back for more.

In 2012, General Motors saw the rise of another competitor in the Market. Tesla released its Model S! Even then, General Motors stayed at the top of the food chain. However, Tesla releasing it’s Model 3, two years ago, caused General Motors to become an underdog. Tesla sold more vehicles in a year than they had sold in a while!

Attempting To Overtake Tesla

With 2020 over, Tesla’s value has more than tripled since the time it began. It is now the highest functioning provider of electric vehicles on the market. However, recent news state that General Motors have a couple of cards up their sleeve. They have a goal set in mind. It is to produce 1 million electric vehicles by 2025! A million of them! It is being predicted that this can overtake Tesla.

An official at General Motors was asked for comments. While they did not state the name of their rival, it was clear who they were referring to. They even pointed out the quality issues that come with buying a vehicle from a 15-year old startup. Yes, they are indirectly taking a jab at ‘You Know Who’s!

General Motors vs Tesla overtake — Image Source: Tesla.com

Shaping The Future:

So, what is the future of electric? Are we to see a robust battle take place between an old titan and a new rising one? There is much to be pondered over as 2021 progresses. There is much to see. General Motors intends to reduce pricing as low as $75 kilowatt per hour whereas Tesla has a plan to go as low as $50.

Whether it is one or the other, there will be a huge match as we reach 2025. Even the Prime Minister, of Great Britain, has stated that they intend to abolish all combustion vehicles in the next five years! Let us see how news further develops on this front. Till then, we wait and watch as Elon Musk’s Tesla continues to progress at a rapid rate, and General Motors plans to overtake!

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See Prime Releases Award Winning Short Film ‘LambeeRaat’

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Jan 9, 2021

[Islamabad, Pakistan; 9th Jan, 2021]: The fast-expanding entertainment platform See Prime, has brought another engrossing short-film ‘LambeeRaat’ for the audiences, on its YouTube channel.

Starring Saleem Miraj and KissaZehra as the lead character, LambeeRaat won its First Judges Award at the digital platform and Short film Festival DICE CAM 2018. It was awarded the best sound and acting award in the festival in the films and documentary category and now it is being showcased by See Prime.

The dark comedy film follows the story of the very innocent groom who wants to meet his bride at the first night, but what follows is a fun and full of bewilderment long night. LambeeRaat is a hilarious account of what the most anticipated first night of a married couple looks like in a desi household. The film is written by Ammar Chisthi and directed by Syed Ramil Ahsan – an emerging content creator of the industry and young talent.

“I am equally happy and surprised to see the kind of young talent we have brewing in our industry – and nothing makes me more excited than to give them a space to grow and present their art to the world. See Prime has always supported bright young artists – and presenting ‘LambeeRaat’ on our platform is just another way of doing that. We hope it inspires more young-blood filmmakers to continue telling their stories,” said Seemeen Naveed, executive producer and the woman behind See Prime.

See Prime, in a short period of time, has managed to provide audiences with high quality entertainment and content-oriented films, and is providing a platform for both proven and new filmmakers to showcase their talent.
Watch here!

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Believe It Or Not, This Woman Cooks Food Using Her Mouth!

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Jan 9, 2021

Disclaimer: if you are weak-hearted, STOP READING!

Cooking food is an art. Everyone knows that having seen programs such as Master Chef. The people who cook that food give food almost sacred regard. Since social media has emerged, unique things go viral, and food also gets subjected to it. For instance, there was this girl who cooked food, among other things, with her feet. She did not have hands, so it was inspiring. But when you have a perfectly good body, and you cook food with your mouth, adding spit, that’s just gross!

The video where woman cooks food with her mouth

The video went viral and has garnered more than 300,000 views. And it shows the art of a phenomenon called ’mouth cooking.’ The video in question has a woman making a turkey. She does not use any utensils or any piece of cutlery. Instead, she uses what she calls ’safety and comfort of her mouth.’

The video begins with the woman taking a sip of red wine, after which she goes right to business. To prepare turkey stuffing, she needs onions, celery, carrot chopped. So takes a bite of each thing, chews it properly, and spits it out in a bowl. Trust me; it’s grosser when you watch it. With the mirepoix, traditional French vegetable base, ready, she goes to garlic, egg, more parsley, and bread. This, too, she takes care of with her mouth.

How gross it gets!

I will not tell you how the raw eggs were added because if you are eating, you will surely vomit. But it’s safe to say that she properly uses her mouth for the egg as well. She then moves on to black peppercorns and onions. She mashes all the mixture, adding her saliva, and then deposits everything from her mouth to the turkey directly. She possibly signifies the end of mouth cooking by kissing the baked turkey. And after that, she lays it out on plates with her hands.

If you are brave enough, you can watch this video for yourself directly. However, make sure that you are nearby your washroom because you just might need to discard your last food.

Did you like it? In fact, would you follow these directions to cook it at home? Was I to try it, let alone my family, even I wouldn’t eat it. So hats off to the people who had to eat her cooking.

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5 Emotional Pakistani Dramas That Touched Our Hearts

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Jan 9, 2021

Emotion and Pakistani dramas are not strangers. To be specific, crying women and Pakistani dramas are synonymous. But when a woman is not crying, I mean they do cry (it’s human to cry), and yet the drama takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride, then you know that it is a moving drama. Such dramas are now very few, but once in a while, they do grace our TV screens and bring a smile amid tears for the audience.

Here are five emotional Pakistani dramas that are a must-watch.

1. Meri Zaat Zarra e Benishan

Samiya Mumtaaz, as Saba Kareem, made an already very emotional story a picture-perfect look. The show is about a woman who has an unusual connection to Allah and does not get involved in simple actions. It makes people jealous, so they weave conspiracy, and she gets entangled in it. She learns the hard way that worldly love s not worth the trust when her husband does not choose to believe her. How the story goes beyond that is something that you will have to see for yourself.

2. Qurbaan

Iqra Aziz accurately described the story for this drama. When asked, the antagonist in the information with you, Shehzad Sheikh and Bilal Abbas, she said, the society, the halaat. And I think nothing can be more accurate than this. It is a story of love, the cycle of love. Love evolves; love changes face, but love doesn’t die.

3. Mata e Jaan

A cute husband-wife relationship. You watch them, and you instinctively want a love like them. But then the husband dies, and the widow decides to make her husband’s parents accept her wholeheartedly. And she makes it happen. After that, they grow together and find out their way of dealing with such a near-death.

4. Maat

A story about selfish people and their desires. A sister who goes after her sister’s husband. Sounds like Jalan? Not really. Let me explain. A woman gets married to the one she wanted. But after having a child, she leaves him for someone richer. Her sister has to gather the shattered pieces. And she does so. Decades later, the woman notices that her ex, now sister’s husband, is more successful than ever, so she returns. And her ex accepts her. But what of the good sister? She, in the end, is happy. Watch the drama and love it as much as I did.

5. Dayar e Dil

Dayar e Dil is, I would call, very real. Okay, maybe I cannot relate to the amount of money they have (I got Mr. Bajaj’s vibe). But other than that, it showed that life doesn’t stop for anyone. It keeps moving. Time heals. People grow. And love finds you, be it a partner’s love or a parent’s love.

These specific Pakistani dramas do not have a woman who keeps crying while bad keeps happening to her and forget all those who did it just to save her marriage. No, the stories in these dramas are way beyond that. They are cute, they are sad, they are romantic, and they keep the viewer entertained throughout the span on which they are spread. Hopefully, there will be more such dramas on our screens in the future. But for now, if you haven’t watched them, do watch them because you will surely love them.

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5 Myths About The Pfizer Vaccine That Aren’t True

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Jan 9, 2021

covid-19 vaccine — Image Source: Tribune

Assuming something to be present in the vacuum is in our nature. If an object that looked like a broken square were put in front of us, even if it were initially curated like that, our brain would assume that a square existed there at some point in time. This is just how our brains are wired. And so, when news about the vaccine for a pandemic that had been haunting the world for a year surfaced, but no one built on it further, people started forming myths and beliefs about something that had no base.

Myth 1: The Pfizer vaccine can change human DNA?

Some people are claiming that the mRNA technology that is being used in the vaccine can change the DNA. According to the myth, 75% of the volunteers in the vaccine trials have experienced side effects.

Before we get down to debunking this myth, here is a fun fact; your RNA is in constant motion, and because of that, every 7 years, our DNA signature gets completely altered anyway.

Reminder: the Pfizer vaccine uses mRNA technology which has never been tested or approved before.

It tampers with your DNA.

75% of vaccine trial volunteers have experienced side effects.

Beware.

— Emerald Robinson ✝️ (@EmeraldRobinson) November 10, 2020

To debunk the myth, let’s go into detail about how the mRNA technology in the vaccine really works. It will be using Covid 19’s genetic code. When the vaccine is injected, the immune system will recognize the virus and start producing and firing antibodies to tackle it. This is the work of the mRNA, not changing the DNA in this instance at least.

As for the stats (75%) for the adverse effects, they were fatigue (9.7%), pain (4.1%), headache (4.5%), and redness (2.0%)

Myth 2: the vaccine was created fast. Is it dangerous?

Some people have put forward that it takes several years to develop a vaccine. But a medical industry stakeholder explained that this results in due to the vaccine producers who decide whether they are going to go ahead after each interval. But covid stands differently here because it is a global pandemic that has wrapped the whole world around it. So no company is evaluating whether to go ahead or not go along with it.

Myth 3: vaccine contains parts of an aborted fetus

Social media can spread many rumors. One rumor was that the vaccine was built from MRC-5 cell lines. These lines were developed from the lung tissue of an aborted caucasian male fetus.

This part is somewhat untrue. Apparently, it has been taken from a different cell strain. The strain was obtained from a female fetus aborted in the 1970s. It helps in propagating the vaccine, but in the final cut, it is not used.

aborted foetus — Image Source: Evolving Science

Myth 4: The first vaccine trial volunteer has died

The news started circulating that Dr. Elisa Granato has passed away. Dr. Granato was the first one to take part in the vaccine trials. When the story became viral, Dr. Granato tweeted as a response that she is very much alive and having a cup of tea.

Myth 5: Bill Gates is using a vaccine to microchip everyone

And the best conspiracy theory about the vaccine has been that Bill Gates will use the vaccine to put a microchip in the whole world. This has come about due to his active involvement in vaccine development.

Bill Gates has denied all allegations.

These are just myths about the vaccine. Feel free to add more in the comments.

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6 Online Courses To Enroll Your Children In

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Jan 8, 2021

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It is important for a person to receive education. This does not apply to just studying inside school but outside it too. Any time you’re learning something and gain something from it, that comes under education. If you’re learning an entirely new skill and you use it elsewhere, it also comes under education.However, it is always encouraged to stay in school. This is because school builds up a foundation for people that they use throughout their lives.

You learn the alphabet in school as well as mathematics. If you want to be a pilot one day, there is a road that takes you there. However, you must know all the basics before you progress into the details. In this time of a pandemic and schools being closed, enroll your kid in online courses so he may pick up even more skills. The vourses are neither time consuming nor too challenging!

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1. Drawing For Kids – Step By Step:

This is one of the best courses one could enroll in over the holidays or pandemic days! This is because anyone who has a flair for drawing or wants to move towards the art side can register in it. Udemy offers quite a lot of courses for students wanting to draw.

They start from shading and circles and move on towards pencil types, brushes, charcoal, and whatnot. It can be a delight for children!

2. Oil Pastel Paintings:

Some of the best and most famous paintings in the world are oil pastels. Maybe your kid wants to try his hand at this kind of art. It is neither dull nor are the courses long and hard. They are sure to keep your kid engaged.

Whether they wish to keep exploring this skill or not is also up to them. But if they are curious about painting and especially oil painting, check this course out.

3. Computer Science For Kids:

In this day and age of technology, it can be quite critical for a kid to learn computer. Many times, it is the kids these days who are teaching tech to adults. This is because they are more exposed to these, unlike the elders introduced to the technology much later in their lives.

This course can allow a kid to enter into the world of computer science. This can include anything, from naming computer parts to learning a beginner’s hand at HTML and CSS.

Online courses for enrollment of children — Image Source: idtech.com

4. Photography For Kids:

Not everyone wants to draw or paint. Some wish to capture the environment, and it’s beauty in other ways. Photography for kids is a course offered on Udemy, which allows children to learn the basics of photography. They will teach everything from shutter speed to adjusting angles.

The course is neither too challenging, nor is the workload heavy. Your kid can learn quite a lot from it if they are interested in digital photography.

5. Kids Sewing 101:

This is one of the essential things anyone could learn in their lifetime. You never know when you may have to see a button or a ripped shirt due to an emergency. This skill can even teach kids something they’ll always use in their lives.

If living alone abroad, in the future, becomes a thing for the kids, they’ll need all the handy home skills they can get. This includes cooking too! (Udemy had courses on this as well)

6. Public Speaking For Kids:

Many people have stage fright because of a lack of development at a young age. If they explore more of this side of theirs, maybe it can gain them more confidence in the future. Of course, public speaking can be improved at any point in time, even in old age.

If your kid is fond of public speaking, debates, speeches, this can be an excellent course to polish those skills. Check it out!

Courses for online learning of children — Image Source: news.smus.ca

These courses are sure to keep your child indulged for hours on end. They are not only highly educational but extended learning too.

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Osman Khalid Butt Explains Troll What Is ‘Intimacy’

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Jan 8, 2021

Osman Khalid Butt started his career through parody videos. Soon after, he got his first project, Ek Nayee Cinderella, alongside Maya Ali. The chemistry of the two was so on point that they did multiple projects together. Once in the industry, he ensured that his performances were perfect and kept on improving on them that not just with Maya, he was able to rock on-screen chemistry with every co-star.

Besides his works, he is very vocal about his views and opinions and stands up for what he believes in. Given the scandal of Ali Zafar and Meesha Shafi, when major actors of the industry and even his best friend Maya sided with Ali Zafar, he kept rooting for Meesha. The kind of school of thought Osman endorses, maybe slowly and gradually, he will be able to steer our industry in the right way.

A woman breaks her silence about abuse, withstands character assassination & further abuse on social media, her story turns into memes & tone-deaf jokes that trivialize the issue, she fears ostracization – but suuuuure, she did it for the cheap publicity. https://t.co/eDeOpXYUox

— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) April 19, 2018

But what way is that?

The way that tells the audience not to be negative. And let’s be honest, our drama producers, like almost every producer in the world, want to make money. If they see what makes the audience tick is negative, they will make negative content. So at the end of the day, we, as the audience, need to seek positivity for the dramas to get better.

How did this conversation come about?

Zahid Ahmed, the phenomenal actor who has time and again proved his acting skills, appeared for an interview. He made the statement that our TV allows us to abuse women on the screen but not be intimate with them. Osman Khalid Butt shared it on his Instagram stories, and someone replied. The reply was so shocking that Osman just had to explain to him exactly where the fan was wrong.

Zahid’s statement:

“We can slap women on TV but can’t show intimacy.”

Instagram follower:

“Just a pathetic excuse to get physical with female actors. Not to mention the influence it has on society and especially on young children and teens.”

Osman Khalid Butt rolls his sleeve

Because clearly, Osman does not belong to the group who whines about what is wrong with society but tries to educate. His message was this:

Yeah, so reactions like this are wholly predictable.
First Off: intimacy is just not sex.
Secondly, I’d rather my child see a healthy intimate relationship between fictional spouses than, you know, PHYSICAL ABUSE being normalized.
The nerve to talk about ‘influence.’

Well, Osman, keep doing excellent work and schooling people where needed. You just might be able to bring the change the industry needs.

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Subaru’s Latest Ad Is For All The Fighting Siblings Out There

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Jan 8, 2021

Subaru vehicle ad and sibling fighting — Image Source: carbuzz.com

The world runs on a strict schedule. Every day, the sun rises and sets with the end of every day. Everything works in a designated order. To make life easier for ourselves, we have developed various means to achieve it. Where we felt lifting was harder, we invented forklifts. Whenever we felt that water needed to be stored in a large quantity, we came up with reservoirs. It is in our nature to come up with ingenious ways to solve problems.

So, what did we do to make travelling easier on roads? We invented automobiles. Just like every other thing, automobiles have brands. It can be Honda, Toyota, Nissan, etc. Similarly, there is a brand that is known as Subaru. In the latest advertisement by them, Subaru’s ad is pointing towards something. It portrays sibling rivalry in mere thirty seconds!

Subaru comes up with advertisement — Image Source: automobilemag.com

Subaru And Automation:

Subaru has come up with quite an ingenious method to capture people’s attention. Yes, advertisement is yet another solution to people’s problems of not getting the word across successfully. Subaru is quite a unique brand when it comes to Automobiles.

They design vehicles that are lesser in price than their counterparts but are well enough in performance. When someone thinks of Subaru cars, they are reminded of either sports vehicles or family sedans. So what exactly is the advertisement about? How does it capture sibling rivalry?

The Latest Subaru Ad:

The Ad starts with a car arriving in a garage lot. Two animals are observing it in the window of the house. Then, the camera switches to the shot of two kids running. They are running towards something. Another transition shows them running with a third kid. Either one is trying to get ahead of the other, as if in a race of sorts.

This envelopes sibling fighting quite well. It is apparent now that they are trying to reach the car, to see who gets there first! They are tripping each other over as they come to the front porch and then the garden. Finally, the camera raises to the mother opening the car door. The siblings were fighting over who gets the better seat!

Subaru Ascent Advertisement — Image Source: motortrend.com

Advertising Infinite:

The advertisement continues with the words ‘The Fight For Space Is Over.’ This signifies that their new vehicle, which drives up to the porch, has ample space in it for the whole family. It was an SUV, from its design and build. The video then moves towards the end, with the family driving away for the weekend. Finally, a shot of the vehicle name is shown, and we realize which one is it! If you’re aware of Subaru vehicles, you might have heard of this one.

Yes, it is the Subaru Ascent 2021 version. This seems like such an innovative idea for an advertisement. It captures the essence of the vehicle and the rivalry that develops within siblings as they grow up. It is a special bond that no outsider can understand until and unless they have been through the same scenarios.

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Shell & K-Electric To Explore Possibility Of Electric-Vehicle Charging Stations

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Jan 8, 2021

Karachi, January 08, 2021 – Playing an active part in the government’s aim to promote the use of Electric Vehicles, Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) and K-Electric Limited (KE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to jointly develop the first three Electric-Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations across Karachi and its connecting highways. The locations selected for installing 50 KWH Rapid chargers are; the Shell Defence Filling-Station on Khayaban-e-Bahria, Askari Filling Station at Gulshan Townand Mardan Filling Station at Gadap Town.

Over the next 3 to 5 years, SPL and KE will explore the opportunity of additional sites and strategically expand the EV charging network. While SPL will engage in the deployment of charging station equipment, site preparation, installation and manage its operations; KE will ensure grid enhancement.

The Government of Pakistan has recently formulated and approved a policy to promote the use of electric vehicles in Pakistan, as an eco-friendly mode of transportation. Prime Minister Imran Khan shared a vision that by 2030, 60% of energy used in Pakistan will be green. SPL and KE have joined hands to support the policy and vision.

Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony, Taha Magrabi, General Manager Retail of Shell Pakistan Limited stated that: “Billions of people rely on transport to get about. There are around 1 billion cars on the world’s roads. This means that the transport sector has a fundamental role to play in helping global efforts to reduce emissions. The Government of Pakistan approved the EV policy to help tackle effects of climate change and offer affordable transport to its people. Playing a key role in this sector, SPL along with KE are keen to support the EV policy and its objectives, with our collaboration.”

K-Electric’s Chief Strategy Officer, Naz Khan said: “As the world moves towards cleaner modes of transport, KE looks to enable this shift by adding to infrastructure that will support the introduction of EVs across Karachi and Pakistan. With the Government of Pakistan announcing a target for 30% of all vehicles in the local market to be electric by 2030, KE, with Shell, looks forward to facilitating our customers towards utilizing EVs and contributing to long-term environmental sustainability.”

With incentives such as lower power tariffs for charging stations and 1% duty on EV charging equipment, SPL and KE look to create mutual benefits for their consumers and operating environment alike. The two companies, which operate in parallel industries, will also evaluate other collaborative business opportunities

PASPIDA Delegation Visits FPCCI Head Office

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Jan 8, 2021

Karachi (PR) A delegation of Pakistan Automobile Spare Parts Importers and Dealers Association (PASPIDA) under the leadership of Arshad Islam visited the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to congratulate Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo newly elected President of FPCCI on his success.

The delegation shared its concerns over the current burning issues of taxes, customs duty, and notices from FBR. The complex tax structure is sum up to more than 90% in most cases. The business sector especially importers of automobile items who fulfill the legal requirements suffer the most as the authorities have failed to control the flow of smuggled auto parts in the market. The delegation urged support from FPCCI to contribute in lowering down the multiple taxes and customs duties, it is necessary, for us to compete in the local market.

Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo President FPCCI stated that we are willing to resolve all the issues of the business community which are long-awaited and had not been taken up due to the constraint of pandemic and lockdown during the last year. He assured the continuous indiscriminate support to all business community and industry.

The meeting suggested FPCCI consider the formation of a centralized committee with the consensus of all shattered associations dealing with automobile parts dealers, importers, and local manufacturers to address the issues of Income-tax, sales tax, and customs. Meeting also suggested the formation of groups under FPCCI to meet with the authorities particularly the National Tax Commission, Customs, Valuation Department, and other relevant departments to address the issues of the automobile parts business sector.

The meeting was attended by Athar Sultan Chawla Vice President FPCCI and the PASPIDA members Muhammad Tufail Soharwardi, Muhammad Idrees, Khalid Magoon, Khalil Feroze, Mujeeb ur Rehman, Jawaid Ilyas, Abdul Wahid, Abdul Razzak, Suleman Amin, Shaikh Muhammad Iqbal, Alamgir Khokhar, Naeem Ahmed and Farid.

Athar Sultan Chawla, Vice President FPCCI while presenting the vote of thanks said that we welcome the worthy suggestion from the participants and expect the written working papers from your side, to work on the genuine issues faced by the automobile parts business sector. He announced every possible effort to protect and promote the business community and industry.

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Huawei HiCar & BAIC Collaborate To Launch A New Smart Car

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Muhammad Moiz Khan

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Jan 8, 2021

Huawei HiCar — Image Source: CN Tech Post

Huawei was a well-reputed and well-established smartphone brand before the United States sanctioned it. This lead to a sharp decline in smartphone sales. The company has started to expand its operations and is entering industries that it was previously not a part of, like the Smart Latex Pillows.

What Is The News About Huawei Releasing Smart Cars?

Now, it has been revealed that Huawei intends to enter the automotive industry. It has decided to collaborate with certain professionals who hold a significant place in the industry.

According to a Chinese Website named ChinaStarMarket, Huawei’s HiCar has decided to collaborate with tech giant BAIC Blue Valley to launch a new smart car in 2021. This collaboration was in the works since January 2020 and was formally announced at a conference on 7th January 2021. The car is expected to be released by the first half of the year 2021.

What Do We Know About The Features Of This Smart Car?

As of now, not much is known about Huawei’s and BAIC Blue Valley’s Smart Car; however, it is expected that the car would be equipped with state-of-the-art technology and would have features that will make it stand out from its competitors.

Several reports suggest that Huawei is mostly responsible for research and development, software technology, and integration of cloud computing systems and ICT technology in the new car, which is yet to be released. On the other hand, BAIC is one of the largest automotive companies in the world and is state-owned by China. It has a presence in multiple markets, including Pakistan, whereas BAIC Blue Valley, on the other hand, is its EV-technology wing focused on making an effective EV ecosystem.

It is expected that the collaboration would be a huge success in South East Asia, specifically in China, as both companies are some of the well-reputed and established brands of China. However, whether it will be able to get global recognition and compete with companies like Tesla, Toyota, and other European brands is yet to be known.

Huawei has made a remarkable entry to whichever avenues it has gotten itself into. Last year, the company released a phone which was later referred to as the mid-range phones’ killer considering its features, along with a MatePad whose features were significantly better than its competitors considering the price for which it was being offered in the market.

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9 Tea Recipes to Enjoy During Winter

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Tanzeel Hassan

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Jan 8, 2021

As the longer and darker winter evenings approach us while the cool breeze whispers the arrival of winter season, chai cravings also rise. A hot cup of tea not only satisfies your cravings, it warms your hands and helps you get through the cold season, feeling just awesome. Tea addicts are constantly on a search for new tea flavors and an easy recipe to prepare them.

Here are 10 all-time favorite and delicious tea recipes to ward off your winter chills.

1. Doodh Patti

Who in this country has not tasted the dhoodh patti chai? Prepared with milk, sugar and tea, the three-ingredient beverage is one of the favorite teas in Pakistan. What differentiates the Doodh Patti from regular tea prepared in our homes daily is that it is milk-based and not watery. As the cold weather settles in, people flock to dhabas to get a taste of it. Here is an easy recipe for a Karak Dhoodh Patti chai.

Doodh Patti Recipe

Ingredients

Milk: 2 cups

Sugar: 2 tbsp

Tea leaves: 1 tsp

Method

In a pan, put milk, sugar and tea leaves and boil for at least 5 to 7 minutes on low flame till thick. Now strain it and pour in a cup. Enjoy the sugary creamy goodness with friends and family. Remember a tea shared is a joy doubled. It also makes a perfect breakfast with parathas.

2. Masala chai

Masala Chai is a flavored tea blended with aromatic spices and herbs. There are several versions of this tea. The tea was originated from South Asia but has gained popularity across the world and is also known as spiced tea.

Check out a quick recipe below.

Masala chai recipe

Ingredients

Cloves: 4 whole

Cardamom pods: 2

Cinnamon stick: 1 (broken into pieces)

Water: 3 cups

Ginger: 1⁄4 teaspoon (grounded)

Black pepper: 1⁄8 teaspoon (freshly grounded)

Milk: 1⁄2 cup

Sugar: 2 tablespoons

Tea: 2 tablespoons

Method

Crush the spices with the help of mortar and pestle and transfer it into to a small saucepan. Add water, ginger and pepper in a pot and bring to boil. Remove the pot from heat, cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Add milk and sugar to the pot and bring to boil. Now add tea and cover it for a few minutes. Strain it into a warmed teapot or directly into teacups and enjoy!

3. Kashmiri Chai

Originated from Kashmir, the pretty, pink and delicious Kashmiri chai is one of the distinctive styles of milk-based tea. It is a traditional beverage of the beautiful valley where it is served with local breads like sheermal, kulcha and bakarkhani, but is immensely popular all over Pakistan. Due to its unique color and taste, the tea is also known as pink tea/ Gulabi chai.

The Kashmiri chai is prepared with special tea leaves and different spices are added to enhance its flavor. It is served with chopped almonds and pistachios over the top.

Kashmiri Chai recipe

Ingredients

Water: 2 cups

Bicarbonate of soda: 1 Pinch

Fresh Milk: 1 Liter

Green cardamom: 4

Kashmiri tea leaves: 2 tsp

Cold water: 2 cups

Salt: ¼ tsp

Sugar: As required

Chopped almonds and pistachios: As required

Method

Add salt and green cardamom to water and let it boil. Next, add 2 tsp Kashmiri tea leaves and cook for five minutes. Now add bicarbonate of soda, cold water and boil until you get your desired color. Strain the mixture and add milk and nuts. Cook for a few more minutes and sprinkle chopped almonds and pistachios before serving.

4. Elaichi chai

Elaichi chai is a heartwarming punch during the winter season and a lovely variation of spiced tea. It is a homespun mix to make hot spiced tea and a heartwarming punch. Packed with the disease fighting properties of cardamom, the elaichi flavored tea is healthy as well as delicious.

Elaichi Tea Recipe

Ingredients

Milk: 3/4 cup

Water: 1/4 cup

Cardamom pods: 3

Tea: 1 teaspoon

Sugar: 2 teaspoons

Method

Crush the cardamom pods or grind it. In a saucepan add water and once it starts to boil add the crushed cardamom pods, tea powder and boil well for 2 minutes or until you get the cardamom aroma. Add milk and boil for a minute. Strain and add sugar. Serve the aromatic, healthy cardamom tea with snacks.

5. Ginger Tea (Adrak wali Chai)

A great remedy for common colds and inflammation, ginger tea aka adrak wali chai tastes awesome. It is a great beverage to refresh yourself when you are swamped with work. A hot cup of ginger chai every morning in this season boosts your immune system and protects you from catching cold.

Ginger Tea recipe

Ingredients

Water: 1 cup

Ginger: 1 inch piece grated (according to your taste)

Tea: 3/4 teaspoon

Sugar: to taste

Method

Heat water with ginger in a pot. Let it boil until you get the perfect aroma of ginger. Add sugar, tea and bring to boil. Add milk and wait till it is boiled. Reduce the heat and let it simmer 1-2 minutes. Strain the tea and serve hot!

6. Chocolate Tea

If you are a tea addict and a chocoholic at the same time, this blend of tea will be a sensory treat for you. Chocolate tea is an exciting flavor gaining popularity in Pakistan and is highly welcomed by chocolate fanatics here. It is a modified version of hot chocolate which is loved all over the world. Here’s an easy recipe.

Chocolate Tea Recipe

Ingredients

Milk: 1 and 1/2 cups

Tea powder: 1 tsp

Coco powder: 1/2 tsp

Sugar: 2 tsp

Cinnamon: a small piece

Method

Boil the milk and add tea and sugar. Now add cinnamon and coco powder and whisk it well. Let it simmer and come to rolling boil. When it gets nice and frothy, turn off the heat and strain the tea into cups. Your heavenly flavored chocolate tea is ready.

7. Green Tea

A steaming mug of this beverage packs numerous health benefits. Native to China and India, green tea has been used in medicines for centuries to treat everything from headaches to depression. It is consumed and hailed for improving brain function, cholesterol, blood pressure and burning fats. The tea is referred to as the healthiest beverage on the planet and it lowers the risk of cancer.

Green Tea Recipe

Ingredients

Green tea powder: ½ tsp

Water: 1 cup

Honey: 2 tbsp

Lemon: ½ piece

Method

Add the green tea powder to the water and boil it in a sauce pan. Strain the water in to a cup and add honey and lemon piece. Drink hot.

8. Coconut Herbal Tea

Fragrant and flavorful coconut tea is a slightly new flavor in Pakistan but is really delicious, exotic and can satisfy your inner coconut craving. Rich in flavor, a cup of coconut tea is dense, has a creamy texture and showcases the essence of coconut. It is full of antioxidants, protects you from diseases and prevents aging. Here is an all-star, easy-to-follow Coconut Tea recipe.

Coconut Tea Recipe

Ingredients

Water: 2 cups

Tea Mix: 1 Tbsp (nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, licorice, tea leaves)

Anise: 1 whole star

Green cardamom pods: 2

Cinnamon powder: 1 tsp

Coconut milk: 1 can

Honey or sugar: to taste

Method

Pour the water in a pot, add chai mix, anise, cardamoms and cinnamon powder. Bring the pot to a simmer, and then reduce heat to low. Cover and let spices infuse for 10 minutes. Strain through to fill mugs 2/3 full. Top up with coconut milk and add sweetness according to your taste.

9. Vanilla Tea

Creamy, frothy and rich Vanilla Chai is just great to warm you this winter. If you like to experiment with flavors, a tea blended with rich Pakistani spices, vanilla, and topped with whipped cream is the choice for you. Vanilla flavored hot tea tastes sinfully decadent. If you can’t believe this try the recipe given below.

If you can’t believe this try the recipe given below.

Vanilla Tea Recipe

Ingredients

Peppercorns: 8 whole

Allspice: 1/2 tsp

Cardamom pods: 2

Cinnamon stick: 1 (3 inches)

Cloves: 4 whole

Tea bags: 8

Honey: 1 tbsp

Water: 4 cups (boiling)

Milk: 2 cups

Vanilla extract: 1 tbsp

Heavy whipping cream: 1/2 cup

Sugar: to taste

Method

Place the spices in a large bow and crush them with the help of wooden spoon. Add tea bags, honey and boiling water and steep for a few minutes. Strain the tea, add milk and vanilla extracts. Now whip the cream with sugar soft peaks form. Serve the tea in mugs and top it with whipped cream.

So which ones of these winter teas is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to Brandsynario for further updates!

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