2020 was a year of loss for many. This year took from us several notable celebrities without whom the world looks a little dimmer.
Bollywood Stars
1. Saroj Khan
Bollywood’s most loved choreographer Saroj Khan left this world on July 3rd of 2020, leaving millions of fans despondent. Her memory lives on through her dances!
2. Sushant Singh Rajput
On 14th June, Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his apartment. Following his death, a wave of the revolution came into the Indian film industry. His death was not in vain, and the star leaves behind several films with impeccable performances.
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3. Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30th. The legendary actor was battling cancer and was residing in New York for his treatment. His movies, his humor, and his antics will always remain vivid in his fans’ memories.
4. Irfan Khan
Just a day before Rishi Kapoor, Irfan Khan, another legendary actor, breathed his last. On April 29th, the news struck the world and left many in tears. Irfan Khan was 53, and he, too, was overcome with cancer.
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5. Wajid Khan
Wajid Khan from the legendary duo of Sajid-Wajid passed away in June at the age of 43. He lost his life to kidney complications following coronavirus afflictions.
Hollywood Stars
6. Kobe Bryant
The year started on a tragic note with Kobe Bryant’s death. The legendary NBA player was killed in a helicopter crash alongside his 13-year-old daughter. His fans still grieve the man’s tragic demise and keep his memory alive through his passions.
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7. Chadwick Boseman
Black panther star Chad Bosewick also lost the battle this year to cancer. The phenomenal actor is most widely known for his role in the Black Panther fil. Following his death, his fans grieved not only, but they have refused to watch a re-casting of the actor’s role.
8. Naya Rivera
In July, horrifying news also engaged people across the world. The Glee actress Naya Rivera was found dead after being missing for several days. She and her son had gone onto a lake, and the actress died saving her 4-year-old, making sure he got on the boat but could not herself.
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She was found several days later at the lake, and her body was identified through dental records.
9. Caroline Flack
The most popular British TV host was found dead in her apartment. The cause of death was determined to be suicide. Her unexpected demise had several shocked.
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[Update]: As more and more people get to know about Whatsapp’s New policy, the rage against it builds a bit more. The angered and troubled users are going to Twitter to express their concern for their privacy. Hence, you will find that the hashtag for the new WhatsApp policy (#WhatsappNewPolicy) is trending on Twitter, with the people stating that they’d rather dump Whatsapp and install Telegram instead of accepting the policy.
Now, it is understandable the way people are reacting. They want privacy. They want to go back to the era with Nokia 3310 to get it. And they feel betrayed by their beloved application. But here is the thing, was their privacy really in check ever since they (we) started using smartphones? They needed to be on all those social media accounts where they fed information about themselves into the systems.
So everyone was thinking that our data was safe before this policy announcement? LOL Even Your fingerprints are updated every time when you unlock the phone and apps. #WhatsappNewPolicy
To be honest, their privacy was already compromised, and deep down, they knew it. This time what is different is that WhatsApp has ‘ásked’ for it in a way that takes away their false sense of agency over their privacy. And thus, you see the whole of Twitter reacting rather harshly.
The past few weeks have been really happening at the Facebook Headquarters. The social media conglomerate, which also owns a massive plethora of platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp, and several other tech initiatives, has been working overtime to adapt to the changes that are coming to the devices this year.
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What Is The Ultimatum By WhatsApp About?
Earlier today, WhatsApp has revised its privacy policy that demands a compulsory yes from the user before they could use the app. The app requires the users to accept the terms and conditions, which could apparently track the way you use your app. If you fail to do so, you will be prohibited from using the app from 8th February onwards.
The terms and conditions have been shared with the users via an in-app notification from today onwards, asking all the users to accept them if they wish to continue using the app.
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The Facebook-Apple Controversy:
The update comes as no surprise as the recent controversy amongst Facebook and Apple became public a few weeks ago, which prompted a tweet from the CEO of Apple. Tim Cook and a response from Facebook via advertisements in newspapers.
We believe users should have the choice over the data that is being collected about them and how it’s used. Facebook can continue to track users across apps and websites as before, App Tracking Transparency in iOS 14 will just require that they ask for your permission first. pic.twitter.com/UnnAONZ61I
According to the new IOS update, Apple focuses more on privacy by increasing transparency between app developers and the users by asking the developers to share what data and information they can collect from their users.
As per App Store, WhatsApp can collect the following data of its users currently;
What do you think about all the changes that have been occurring on WhatsApp? The app has over 2 billion users worldwide and has revolutionized the way we communicate with each other.
Do you think the rift between Apple and Facebook has more to do with privacy, or does it seem like a PR move considering how aware and concern the public has become when it comes to sharing their personal data?
There have been numerous controversies that have led to this moment, as revelations by Edward Snowden and Wikileaks have revealed to the public in the past, which has led to a lot of awareness amongst the users and has tarnished the reputation about how these tech giants work.
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) organized the third nationwide Stakeholders’ meeting on Digital Financial Services today chaired by Governor SBP, Dr. Reza Baqir. The goal of these meetings has been to accelerate the agenda on promoting digital financial services and payments in Pakistan. The meeting was attended by the Country Director World Bank; Secretary MOITT; Accountant General of Pakistan Revenue (AGPR); Secretary BISP; representatives from NADRA, PTA, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), Karandaaz; and, CEOs/Presidents of Banks, Telcos and Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), and several other stakeholders.
Governor Baqir briefed the forum about the significant progress made since the last stakeholder’s consultative meeting and the important steps taken by SBP to facilitate digital payments. He said that the development of Pakistan’s Instant Payments System project powered by SBP in collaboration with its partners has progressed significantly and the Prime Minister of Pakistan will soon launch the completion of its first phase. This phase will enable the instant transfer of dividend payments directly into the bank accounts of investors by Central Depository Company (CDC).
Governor Baqir remarked that the completion of this phase in a reasonable time despite disruptions due to Covid19 is commendable and SBP appreciated the continuous support of its partners and other stakeholders. He also highlighted various other initiatives accelerating the pace of digitization in the country. He said the successful introduction of digital account opening and provision of lifestyle banking and investments by banks through the Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA) for Non-resident Pakistanis is a giant step forward.
Adding further, he said that SBP has also fast-tracked the licensing application process for EMIs which will help to accelerate digital payments by the non-bank players. To facilitate cross-border flows of retail payments and venture capital funds SBP has also made amendments in the Foreign Exchange manual to make it easier to make payments, he said.
Governor SBP thanked the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and their local representative Karandaaz Pakistan, SBP’s implementation partner, McKinsey Pakistan, and technology partner CMA who provided their full support despite challenges of the Covid, travel ban and others to accelerate work on Pakistan’s instant payments system. Governor Baqir also appreciated the AGPR for their interest in leveraging the instant payment system platform for Salaries and Pension disbursements and BISP for their interest in routing Ehsaas Program payments via this platform.
During the meeting, SBP also shared its plans for ensuring affordable access to digital financial services for discussion. In this regard, SBP apprised the stakeholders on the progress made in finalizing the charges for digital channels such as Inter Bank Funds Transfers (IBFT). Suggestions and feedback were sought from the participants who largely appreciated the efforts of SBP catalyzing the spread of digital financial services in the country, which is beneficial for both the financial institutions and public.
Travelling has become really problematic, and even dangerous, in today’s time. You never know who you are interacting with is a virus career or not. But what’s worse is that some people can’t afford to care about that since their and their family’s sustenance depends on them going out to work. With all these problems, if one knows how safe or dangerous their residences are, they would be able to take appropriate measures. Bloomberg has identified a list of best and worst places that one could be living in.
Below are the five best places in the world during covid times.
Best places
1. New Zealand
New Zealand has been very strict with its border control. And its people knew to follow the rules strictly when they were imposed. So now they rank as the best place in the whole world.
2. Taiwan
Taiwan went up in the race as other places went down due to the increasingly cold temperatures of winter.
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3. Australia
Australia has also been very effective in the following protocol, which has enabled it to stay as the 3rd best place.
4. Norway
If its mountains were already not pretty enough, the country has also handled the covid issue better than most.
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5. Singapore
Singapore is the last on the list, but given that the entire list comprises of 53 countries, number 5 is not that bad of a number.
Worst Places
Now, it’s time to list down the worst places. If you live here, then, well, tough luck. The list is in descending order, with number 1 the least worst and number 5 the most.
1. Italy
Seeing as Italy was the worst hit in the first wave, it is only expected that they are still trying to understand what happened to them.
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2. Greece
Considering it is the place travel fanatics want to visit the most, the fact that it is included in the list is just sad.
3. Peru
Bloomberg places Peru as the 3rd worst place to be in during the COVID era.
4. Argentina
Argentina ranks 4th in the list, which means that it’s just slightly better than Mexico. Stay safe in your houses, please.
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5. Mexico
Sharing borders with the US, Mexico ranks last on the Bloomberg Index. Living there must be frightening with regard to COVID-19.
Another interesting fact is that Pakistan ranks 29th on the list. And according to its track record in handling the issue of covid, it has gone down two places. But it does rank ten places higher than India.
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Islamabad, January 7, 2021: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Avaya Holdings Corp (NYSE: AVYA) have signed a partnership agreement where PTCL will launch Avaya Spaces, the all-in-one workstream collaboration app for the digital workplace, for the first time in Pakistan. The partnership will enable organizations to implement blended and flexible environment for their employees.
In collaboration with PTCL, Avaya will provide free, full-feature access for a limited time to customers in Pakistan. Avaya Spaces is an all-in-one video meeting and workstream collaboration platform for the digital workplace that changes the way work gets done in nearly 100 countries. It helps businesses, schools, governments and other organizations to bring together distributed groups of people instantly with immersive workspaces where they can message, meet, share content, manage tasks and collaborate in the Cloud.
Speaking on the occasion, Zarrar Hasham Khan, Chief Business Services Officer, PTCL, said, “We are continuously working towards empowering organizations within Pakistan and supporting the vision of a Digital Pakistan. In the present circumstances, where most of the organizations are offering flexible working environment, our partnership with Avaya is the step in the right direction. Not only that, such solutions are much needed in the educational sector as it offers a more blended learning and working model. It will certainly create opportunities to streamline and support schools and universities as it introduces an innovative way to learn and deliver lectures.
Speaking on the collaboration with PTCL, Nour Al Atassi, Director, Service Providers, Middle East, Africa & Asia, Avaya, said, “Globally our customers are leveraging Avaya Spaces to create the future digital workplace and to enable new and innovative education delivery models. With PTCL introducing solutions such as Avaya Spaces, Pakistan will be well on its way to achieving its digitalization goals. PTCL has already invested in an innovative and robust telecommunications network that is serving as an enabler of business continuity across the country. Together, we look forward to supporting the blended delivery of essential services with Avaya Spaces.”
Avaya Spaces has seen significant growth since its introduction and has been an especially important solution for organizations addressing the challenges of COVID-19. At the peak of the pandemic, Avaya Spaces was offered for free to enable companies, schools, governments and organizations of all kinds to adapt to remote work and collaborate, stay connected and be productive while keeping employees safe.
With support being offered by PTCL, one of the country’s leading ICT solution providers, Avaya Spaces will better enable local organizations to choose the right working models for themselves and their customers.
KIA has been one of the most successful car brands of the year. They have taken an impressive rise with the revival of their new ‘Sportage’ model. Whether you’re a fan of compact vehicles or large SUVs, KIA is the place to look towards. It doesn’t take a lot of effort to even book the vehicle you want.
The writer of this article has recently been inside one of the factories of KIA and they are a marvel to look at. They have an entire testing track laid out on the inside where they run brand new vehicles for various tests. After that, they are even left out in the sun for days on end, to check their integrity against mother nature. So, how can you book your KIA from the comfort of your home?
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KIA and its time
It certainly does seem that it’s KIA’s era this time. It is not just about vehicle releases. There has been nothing but positive reviews and good praises for the models since they ce out. The KIA Sportage is one fit for a family and it’s being driven everywhere these days. The Picanto is yet another successful launch by KIA and it is a vehicle to be trifled with!
We will now guide you through the procedure of booking your own KIA vehicle in some easy steps. It is not difficult at all and you can do it from the very comfort of your home. This is even more convenient considering that ‘Staying Home’ is now the new norm for everyone.
How To Book Your KIA
This method is divided into a set of simple steps. Firstly, you have to visit their website. Now, there are many sectors of KIA which are currently operational so you have to be a bit careful. You don’t want to order one from another region! So visit the ‘KIA Motors South’ website and it will present you with a form.
The form itself will ask you to enter your Name, Mobile and Email Address. It is not the end of the form yet. Finally, you enter the Model of the vehicle you wish to book. There are currently three available, with each having its own variants. Add the payment method, any additional details and you’re done!
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Enjoying Your Buy
The Sportage is available in three Variants: ALPHA, AWD, FWD. The first will cost Rs.44 Lac, the second Rs.54 Lac and the third at Rs.49. Next, the KIA Picanto is Available in Manual and Automatic variants, costing Rs.19 Lac and Rs.20.5 Lac.
Finally, the third available is the KIA Carnival. Now, this is a monstrous beautiful, 11 seater vehicle. It is huge! It has two variants, with the GLS costing Rs.87 Lac and the GLS+ costing Rs.95 Lac! These seem prices that are fit for a vehicle with qualities such as their’s. So, spare no moment in booking your very own KIA, simply from the comfort of your home. No need to step out and spend hours at the showroom!
Model and actress Faryal Mehmood are known to be outspoken who doesn’t shy away from stating her opinions. She tied the knot with actor Daniyal Raheel during the COVID-induced lockdown. However, sometime later, she was in the news for allegedly having separated from her husband. It really angered her, and so she had to go on her social media to squash the baseless rumors.
She told her followers and rumor spreaders that both she and her husband are full-time working with schedules that rarely match, so if she does not feel the need to boast about her time spent with him, the public should stay out of her business as well.
These days the actress is roaming around in Mexico with a friend of hers. And she is having quite a bit of fun. We have gathered a few exclusive pictures and videos of Faryal Mehmood from her Instagram stories in case you missed them.
Exclusive Pictures and Videos
You can catch a glimpse of the beach and her hut; it is just incredible.
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Mexico is showing some love to the actress, and you can tell by the glowing face of our beloved Faryal. Haters are going to hate, Faryal, but you keep on doing what you love and travel to the fullest. Plus, your travel wardrobe is lovely, woman!
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By now, you may have probably heard of the riots in the United States Of America, specifically in Washington DC, where a predominantly white crowd who were staunch supporters of President Trump broke into Capitol Hill. The Congressmen and women were threatened for their lives as the protestors, white-supremacists, wreaked havoc on one of the most important buildings of the world.
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What Do The Simpsons Have To Do With All This?
Soon after, the news about the attacks made it to the media, and congressmen and women started to tweet about the events live as they were taking place. Many netizens took to Twitter and expressed their thoughts.
Like most significant events in the world where someone shares a random screenshot or a video clip from The Simpsons episode depicting a certain scenario with many similarities, many found one from this news too, which showed a raid on the Capitol Hill in Washington DC.
In the video, multiple people who were entirely white can be seen running towards the gate of Capitol Hill with weapons while one of them is carrying a bomb. Many linked this video to the events that took place yesterday, as white-terrorists raided a Government building of the United States with no hesitation and resistance from law enforcement.
Wait… there is more
This is not the only video or a screengrab from the Simpson that is making rounds on social media. Many pointed out other episodes, too, where Capitol Hill can be seen exploded along with a post-apocalyptic environment on January 21st, 2021. It just happens to be the day President-elect Joe Biden takes the position of the President of the United States from Donald Trump, who is yet to accept his defeat.
This is not the first time imagery from the Simpsons has depicted something from real-events with so many similarities and probably won’t be the last. In the past, many events, including 9/11, the Beirut blast, and many other events were somewhat shown in certain episodes which have fueled rumors, skepticism, and conspiracy theories on the internet.
Twitter Reacts To “White Terrorism” Inflicted Upon Washington DC
As a result of the events that took place on 7th January 2021, many people took it to Twitter and expressed their thoughts, highlighting how different the police’s response would have been if the rioters were not white.
Afghanistan, Somalia and Iraq are closely monitoring the situation in the United States and have expressed their concerns. If matters escalate they will send a joint peacekeeping force to Washington to restore order and protect ‘democracy’. #WashingtonDC#CapitolHillpic.twitter.com/IitQAJazaY
The political climate of the United States has extremely polarized for the past few years. Will it change once Donald Trump leaves office? Only time will tell.
Karachi: TikTok, the world’s leading destination for short-form videos, has announced Pakistan’s first-ever edition of the highly engaging in-app campaign, #1MAuditionPK. The exciting digital event commenced on the 6th of January 2021 and will be concluded on 22nd January, 2021. The campaign invites the TikTok community to participate and showcase their creative streak, across various talent categories.
TikTok in Pakistan will also use the #1MAudition Hashtag, as it has already achieved 86 billion views, globally, to become one of the most engaging hashtags on the platform. In several other countries and regions, the 1 Million Audition has been successfully held since 2018, especially in the South-Asian Markets of TikTok, where it received an overwhelming response. Participants can also add their respective categories in the hashtag like; #1MAComedy, #1MATalent, #1MASing&dance.
The objective of this campaign is to encourage and promote creative expression in Pakistan through enabling the generation of high-quality diversified content and discovering and empowering talents. Having said that, the #1MillionAudition, promises an opportunity for millions of users in Pakistan to express their creativity, follow their passions, and showcase their talents.
The first prize will be a gift voucher worth 1000 US Dollars for one winner in each category, the second prize will be a gift voucher worth 800 USD for 3 winners in each category. The 3rd Prize will be a gift voucher worth 500 USD for 5 winners in each category. The most creative videos will stand a chance to win. The 9 best creators in each category get the chance to qualify as the winners. Winners in each category will be selected; based on the video quality, engagement on the video. On 22nd January 2021, the names of all the winners will be announced along with the distribution of rewards.
Millions of content creators in Pakistan are excited to participate in the #1MillionAudition, as it promises to change the lives of the talented Pakistanis as it has done for so many people in other countries. Many participants have even become famous stars on international media, featured with big brands, movies, and TV shows, attracting millions of fans, worldwide. The #1MAudition encourages everyone to believe in themselves and conquer the world.
To participate in#1MAuditionPK, shoot a video on any popular theme, publish it on TikTok with the hashtag #1MAuditionPK. To know what other users around you are posting, go to the ‘Discover’ section on the app and look for videos under the hashtag #1MAuditionPK TikTok’s mission is to build a creative community of users that spreads joy and makes people smile. Join TikTok and its vibrant community to participate in numerous ongoing challenges and capture the moments that matter, directly from your smart-phone.
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People usually complain that Karachi does not have any fun places to hang out; all it has is malls or restaurants, and honestly, people do utilize them to hang out, but they are not really for that purpose. Maybe, one place we can think of will be Port Grand, but it may not be accessible to everyone either due to the affordability or the location. But fret not, for Karachi is getting its very own food street.
Hangout places in Karachi
We already have several food streets, but none has ever been curated in a way specifically for hangout purposes. And like we are all aware, whenever Karachiites want to go somewhere, they park their cars in the middle of the roads. It all becomes the hub of traffic jams, and instead of enjoying and buying anything, the little trip becomes a stress inducer.
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Karachi’s new food street
Keeping everything in mind, DMC Karachi has announced a food street opening on January 10th, 2021. It will be a pedestrian food street, and no cars will be allowed at all. The residents of the area will need to have a sticker on their vehicles to prove they have allotted parking space inside. This is important considering the street is located at Karachi’s famous burns road in Sadar. And the traffic at Sadar during rush hour is enough to make one rethink their life choices.
Traffic Regulations
The UC administration South has stated that the traffic will be blocked on Shahrah e Liaquat from Fresco to Court Road from 7 pm. This way, the authorities can ensure the smooth functioning of the food street that starts at Fresco Chowk and ends at Fatima Jinnah Women’s college. The alternate route determined for the traffic coming from Arambagh will be redirected to People’s Square and MA Jinnah Road.
If you are worried about where you’ll park your car, don’t. There is a valet service, so all you have to do is come towards the food street and enjoy stress-free.
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If you know of the Kardashians, there is no chance you would not know Kanye West. Well, West was in the news for being in the process of divorcing Kim Kardashian. Having seen the riches of Kim, it is not unimaginable that Kim could have gotten bored with Kanye or that Kanye just decided not to entertain his wife’s dramedies.
Kim-Kanye-Jeffree
It was reported that they were divorcing but, and here comes the scoop, the reason, as Twitter reported, was Kanye cheating on Kim with none other than Jeffree Star. The whole Twitter blew up at this!
And it was expected considering the people in question were Kanye West and the owner of Jeffree Star Cosmetics himself. While their managers have not responded, Jeffree tweet a selfie picture saying, “I’m ready for the Sunday Service.” This was a reference to Kanye’s famous Sunday gatherings.
Jeffree is known to make fun of such baseless rumors.
After some digging, it was found out that Twitter got to know of it through TikTok. And on Tiktok, it all started from a Tiktoker named Ava Louise. Now, how accurate could be someone’s conveyed news if she licks toilet seats for her TikTok challenge.
But she mentions that she is friends with an industry lawyer, and that’s how she got to know of the evidence that Kanye was having an affair with Jeffree.
Wait. Hold on a second; no lawyer would give up client secrets. And if he/she really did, they should be disbarred.
So as it turns out, the news has no weight. And it was just a stunt to get more views. In fact, people are speculating that Kanye and Jeffree may never have met.
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Long before Coke Studio made Atif Aslam a solo name for himself or even Bollywood and Hollywood made him a household name in the music industry, Atif Aslam was a talented young singer who started off his musical career like every other unknown musician does, ‘creating a college band with your classmates.’
Atif Aslam first came into the limelight when he released the hit track Aadat, along with the band Jal, later featured on his solo debut album ‘Jal Pari.’
His claim to fame did not just stop with his debut album and his consequent sophomore album, Doorie released in 2006 and 2008 hit album, Meri Kahani. Adding to that was his appearances in Coke Studio, his various songs that have featured in not only Pakistani films but also on Bollywood films, have all added to his very glorious singing career.
Here is a look at some of Atif Aslam’s hit singles over the years. Listen and enjoy!
1. Song – Aadat
Album – Jal Pari
Released – 2005
When Aadat was released and Atif Aslam was still a part of Jal, it was all anyone could talk about. Even after his departure from the band and the subsequent re-release of the song, this track to date, remains one of the tracks that is still reminisced by all!
2. Song – Woh Lamhe
Movie – Zeher
Released – 2005
Back when Atif Aslam was establishing himself as a solo name in the music industry, his song Woh Lamhe, took the Pakistani and Indian music industry by storm when this song was released as part of the soundtrack of the film Zeher.
So much was the hype of the song that it went on to be nominated for four awards at the Filmfare and IIFA and the Zee Cine Awards.
3. Song – Bheegi Yaadein
Album – Jal Pari
Released – 2004
To this day, Jal Pari remains one of Atif Aslam’s most successful albums. Bheegi Yaadien despite not being featured in any movie, still remains one of his most popular songs along with Aadat and Woh Lamhe.
With a hit debut album under his belt, there was no stopping the power singer. Atif Aslam’s second record, Doorie, established him more of a hit with songs such as Kuch Is Tarah that went on to be featured in a Bollywood film after its release.
5. Song – Doorie
Album – Doorie
Released – 2006
The title track from Atif Aslam’s sophomore album, Doorie after years of being released, still remains one of his more lyrically strong songs out there.
6. Song – Hum Kis Gali
Album – Doorie
Released – 2005
Hum Kis Gali, further cemented Atif Aslam’s credibility in the music industry- with catchy lyrics and a fun video, the song turned out to be another hit from the Aadat and Woh Lamhey powerhouse vocalist.
7. Song – Hona Tha Pyar
Movie – Bol
Released – 2011
Shoaib Mansoor’s Bol became a hit for all the right reasons! With a stellar cast and a story that defined the odds, it had all the ingredients for an amazing flick.
What was even better was the collaboration of Atif Aslam and Hadiqa Kiani for ‘Hona Tha Pyar’ that went on to win and get nominated for several awards at the LUX Style Awards and the Pakistan Media Awards.
8. Dil Kare
Movie – Ho Mann Jahan
Released – 2015
Despite having a clichéd story, Ho Mann Jahan’s soundtracks can be credited as some of the best tracks ever.
Atif Aslam’s Dil Kare became an instant hit, adding to the film’s already star-powered cast and catchy tunes.
9. Song – Mori Araj Suno
Movie – The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Released – 2013
Based on Mohsin Hamid’s book of the same name, The Reluctant Fundamentalist’s soundtrack struck right in the feels, comprising of both Eastern and Western artists.
Atif Aslam’s Mori Araj Suno, combined with a powerful montage during the movie, set the tone for one of the most impressive tracks.
Originally performed by the Sabri brothers, Atif Aslam’s soulful rendition of Tajdar-e-Haram in Coke Studio 8 made waves as soon as it was aired, becoming one of the most viewed songs of Coke Studio, with 40,151,168 views, till date.
11. Tera Honay Laga Hun
Movie: Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
Released: 2009
Sung in collaboration with the popular India singer Alisha Chinai, Atif Aslam’s song ‘Tera Hone Laga Hoon’ became on of the most popular tracks from Ranbir & Katrina’s romantic comedy, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahaani.
12. Tu Jane Na
Movie: Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
Released: 2009
Pertaining to the same romantic flick, Tu Jaane Na was one of Atif Aslam’s most soulful renditions- the tragic song will sure make you long for your ‘lost love’. The song was nominated in theIIFA Award for Best Male Playback Singer.
13. Jeena Jeena
Movie: Badlapur
Released: 2015
Starring Varun Dhawan and Yami Gautam, the hit flick, Badlapur was a tragic love story about murder and revenge. The romantic track, Jeena Jeena by Atif Aslam sure set the temperatures soaring with his melodious voice! The song was nominated as the BIG Star Most Entertaining Singer (Male) & Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer.
14. Piya O re Piya
Movie: Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya
Released: 2012
The 2012 romantic comedy flick Tere Naal Love Hogaya, starring the beloved duo, Genelia & Ritesh featured Atif Aslam’s amorous track, ‘Piya O Re Piya’ and was on everyone’s lips in no time! It’s a must listen, guys.
15. Main Rang Sharbaton Ka
Movie: Phata Poster Nikhla Hero
Released: 2013
It’ll be accurate to call Atif Aslam the ‘King of Romantic’ tracks! Sung in collaboration with Chinmayi Sripaada, the melodious track was nominated at the World Music Awards for World’s Best Song! Even though the film was not a major hit, the song garnered quite a lot of praise and attention owed to the ‘Atif Aslam’ magic!
As we can see, the automobile market in Pakistan is rising faster than ever. Every month, we see more and more brands coming into the light. There seems to be no end to this and it is for a good reason. Developments are being made in the automotive industry itself. Yes, not just in Pakistan, but the world is also seeing this advancement.
If we look at Tesla now and ten years ago, we’d see a substantial rise in popularity and production. KIA, with its Sportage revival, is also on its way to becoming one of the most popular car brands in Pakistan. KIA Picanto, Sportage are all in heavy production these days too. KIA Sorento is also on its way to Pakistan, the 3rd generation of it. In the midst of all this, BAIC is about to launch four new cars in Pakistan! Yes, BAIC, that same one!
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BAIC as a name
BAIC is a company that was one of the most known ones a year prior. It had major plans for releases and entry into Pakistan. It is, basically, a Chinese automotive brand. Due to the entire coronavirus scenario, it fell short and disappeared over the map. Everyone was wondering where they went.
Now, in collaboration with Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SEWL), it is said to make its entrance into Pakistan. They are expected to release four new vehicles in Pakistan as well as distribute themselves all over the country. The automaker is setting up a vehicle assembling facility in Pakistan as we speak.
The New Launches
So, now we move onto the details of the vehicle launches. The first one is to be the D20 hatchback. This seems to be quite an impressive vehicle with premium features as well as extraordinary functionality. Additionally, its sedan version is also said to be launched. That makes two vehicles out of the four to be launched.
Now, the third one on this list is the X25 Crossover SUV. Since SUVs have taken a major grip on the industry, it makes sense for BAIC to release one of those. They are quite convenient, feasible and perfect for the whole family. The final launch is to be the BJ40 Off-road SUV. This is even more of an impressive vehicle. It is not only an SUV, the presence of Off-road shows extended capabilities on other terrains.
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Advancements in Automation:
The launch of these vehicles will signify yet another step in automotives in Pakistan. We are not too far behind in this area because more and more brands are turning towards us. If we continue to endorse such entries, we will have even more brands entering sooner than later.
We hope that BAIC continues to release more vehicles in the coming year. 2021 is shaping up to be a good year for vehicles so far. We first heard the news of United Alpha and now this. Plus, Elon Musk is said to make advancements in autonomous driving soon too. Everywhere, vehicles are moving forward.
2020 did not go as people had expected. It started from a news that brewed around late 2019. Then we began to see that news spread everywhere. Apparently, the virus had leaked in a harbour in China. Everyone thought that maybe it’ll subside. The world is full of deadly viruses and not everyone makes it this far into the light. Yet, this one did.
Businesses shut down, flights were cancelled and the world went into a state of calm. This is calm in the sense that it forced everything to slow down. Places you’d normally see swarming with people, lay barren and empty. It gave mother nature to take a moment to breathe from all the pollution and everything. Factories shut down and people went indoors. Now, after a whole year, the vaccine is being administered to the public. So, what is the truth behind the Covid-19 vaccine cheap prices?
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A Vaccine For The World:
Recently, many new findings have come to light. Where the vaccine is being sold, it is also being copied. Yes, we mean it in a counterfeit manner. More and more fake stores and sellers of Covid Vaccine are rising over the weeks. Scam emails at being sent to people, promising them vaccines in lower rates and abundance.
The F.B.I, Interpol US have all already warned people of such scams and fake sellers. Even the director of W.H.O has warned people that a lot of fake sellers will approach them. You may not even be sure that they are selling the vaccines or just mixing deadly combinations!
The Truth Behind This:
Website domains containing the word ‘Vaccine’ and ‘Coronavirus’ have doubled since November 2020. More and more of these scams are appearing online. There are forums on the dark web where these vaccines are being sold. One by the name of ‘Agartha,’ fake vaccines were offered next to Opioid medication, cocaine as well as counterfeit money.
On yet another dark web website, a seller is claiming to be the ‘Wuhan institute of science’ who are selling vaccines in exchange for donations and the medical history of the patient. The US has, so far, only authorized two Covid 19 vaccines- Pfizer and Moderna.
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How To Go About 2021:
Yes, the vaccine has indeed been made in record time. There has never been a vaccine administered this fast in the history of the world. However, we must be cautious where the vaccine is being made. If it is any other than the approved ones, then it is a scam. If it is being sold at a meager price, you can consider it a fake one.
We urge you to take care of yourselves and not respond to any such requests if you may get them. There is much to be seen as we enter into 2021, with a new strain of the virus entering the world. Can we dodge and put the pandemic to a rest? How much more of this new life are we yet to see? A lot of people have adjusted to the new normal too.
While the number of trolls has been increasing on the internet, so has been the number of people who support people and causes. With the Black Lives Matter movement and the movement to accept all colors, in 2020, people want to be good, do good. But are there people who would cash on this; try to exploit the good in them? Definitely! The scandal of the Lahore School is an example of such exploitation.
Lahore School Fires Teacher
Do you recall how a piece of news made rounds on social media claiming that a Lahore school unjustly fired a teacher? The story was that a Twitter user tweeted that she has been terminated for a hideous reason; that was too ‘sexy’ to be a teacher. The tweet also claimed that the teacher had filed a lawsuit against the school.
Today I have served a lawsuit to the Lahore Elite Public School for suspending me on ridiculous reason that I am 'too attractive' to be a #teacher. My lawyer shall pursue the case. The School admin fired me, telling me that 'sexy-teachers' will spoil the students. SHAME!
Twitterati rushed to the teacher’s aid and started calling not just the school out but also the sexist mindset of the majority of the Pakistani population. It sparked debates on how women have to suffer from unemployment based on their looks, sometimes they are not pretty enough, and sometimes they are ‘too attractive’.
Lahore school allegedly fires female staffer for being 'too attractive'. Waiting for the day the academia will fire male staffers for being too harrassy, molesty, and/or rapey. Because the latter category usually ends up in cabinets.https://t.co/7Rj2Yv7qFyhttps://t.co/pp0kFfdjv2
After an investigation by a local news channel, it was discovered that this was all a lie. The account that says she was terminated was created in October of 2020. And the pictures that it shares have been identified as been taken from the Instagram of an Indian influencer. Twitterati and the publications have closed the case as a stunt, a prank, that someone played, which fooled quite many people.
But it does make one wonder about the consequences of the whole fiasco. In a country that makes its women suffer harassment in the public sphere on a daily basis, the next time a similar incident happens in reality, how many publications and the general public would stand up for the women? Would they not be very hesitant in supporting a woman because all they would remember is being fooled by a fake account.
Unfortunately, however, these people only care about the two-day fame. Once they get it, they hide in the shadows, not caring about whether they made an existing bad situation worse or not. But to wind it up, yes, this was fake news, and a fake account has made the tweet that initiated the scandal unless the Indian Sanjana Singh has a Pakistani doppelganger, of course.
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When it comes to food, some people go out of their comfort zone and try new stuff. But others are not that open about it. And it doesn’t help if what they are offered even sounds weird, especially if it’s a dessert. A very small population would say they are not into desserts. And I would say, it is people like them who invent weird flavors to make the lovers of food and dessert fall out of love. I mean, who in their right minds would have thought these bizarre ice cream flavors could ever exist.
1. HORSE FLESH
Sometimes, people invent dishes and give them quirky names that are not remotely linked to the content used. But if horse flesh flavor ice cream is being offered in Japan, the region known to eat animals the rest of the world does not, you can bet they might be using real flesh. Who even eats horses. What’s worse is that the place that offers horse flesh also offers cow tongue ice cream.
2. CORN ON THE COB
Do you like bhutta? Well, if you are a Pakistani, you must love it. But here is the kicker. Since we are used to salted corns, sweet doesn’t sit well with us. Although if you went to Turkey, and loved their sweet and juicy corns, you would like this. It is ice cream perched, not on a cone but corn. If one were to guess, I would say it’s entirely possible this one was invented due to different handwriting; corn, cone, hmm.
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3. PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE
Apparently, Oregon is known for sweet and salt dishes mixed together. They blend sugar and spice together. Technically speaking, the spice is not salty, so a blend of sweet and spice just might result in something super great.
4. GHOST PEPPER
First of all, don’t order anything that makes you sign a waiver. Yes, you heard it right. They make you sign a waiver before you get the ice cream. How shady is that? And they literally insert peppers as garnish. Who hurt you man?
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5. LOBSTER
Lobster noodles are a cheaper way of eating lobsters and mind you, they are tasty. But people just had to go a step further and make lobster ice cream. It is primarily a butter ice cream which has lobster folded in each bite.
6. CHEETOS
If I was to choose a snack, I would go for Kurkure instead of Cheetos. The flavour doesn’t sit right with me but there are people who love it so we can’t really judge. Although, were they told that their favourite snack is now an ice cream, would they still try it, this is a question only they can answer.
These are just some ice cream flavors that really make someone rethink their life choices. But would you be willing to take them on? If so, let us know in the comments.
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Bring anything remotely controversial in your brand, and you will become the talk of the town. Such is the mechanism anywhere. But in Pakistan, quite more so. And Generation, intentionally or not, just might have done something similar. Now, you have to note that, technically, it was nothing wrong, but we Pakistanis have quite a lively imagination.
Exploring the controversial element
Niswaar is a drug that is very common in Pakistan. It is a narcotic drug that is still widely consumed in the country. The drug comes in the form of green powder. The users of this drug place it on the inside of the cheek or under the lower lip, on the floor of the mouth. The idea is to consume it for an extended period of time slowly.
Intoxicating or not, it is a drug regardless. And a brand, that too an apparel one cannot employ niswaar in promoting their brand, obviously.
But what did Generation do?
Yesterday, Generation published a post on their Facebook account detailing one of their products. It was a kurta and a really nice one at that. The caption read:
“This niswaar-green kurta has a forgiving swirly cut for bloated or grumpy days when you can’t bother.”
They called the color niswaar green. Now, it is evident that every color has a different name. Someone who is really into designing, go up to them, and they will tell you 99 different shades of what you and I might just call yellow. So it’s obvious that the shade Generation is referring to has a name of its own. But probably the brand intended to culturally appropriate the word, and they came up with niswaar green.
The post was shared in an advertising group, and people were as surprised as much as they were amused. Who knows but appropriating a shade of brown may just become ‘charas brown’.
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And they were also making sense if you look at the comments objectively. In fact, someone went as far as suggesting that they could have gone with lively olive as, according to them, the color-matched. But hey, niswaar green did get the conversation started. So be it the woke perception the brands intend to give or the fact that accurate cultural appropriation leads to phrases that automatically register in our mind as controversy, Generation released a ‘niswaar green’ kurta
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Apple Watch has become the poster-child for the range of smartwatches. It is impossible to talk about smartwatches and not think of Apple Watch considering its significance. According to numerous sources and surveys, Apple Watch is the most purchased watch in the entire world, leaving behind pioneers like Rolex, Longines, Tag Huer, and other watchmakers.
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The watch was released in 2014, along with the iPhone 6, and Tim Cook referred to it as a fashion accessory with multiple features. Later, the focus shifted towards fitness, health, and accessibility, which was the cause of the smartwatch gaining immense popularity, getting it way ahead of its competitors.
The Missing Trends Issue In Apple Watch:
Recently, many Apple Watch users have noticed that the trends feature in their Fitness App has vanished. This happened after the user updated to iOS 14.3. According to multiple posts on the forums worldwide, the problem could be solved by resetting your phone and watching or updating the iOS and the Watch OS. Still, many users were unable to fix it through all of the methods listed above.
One way of troubleshooting this issue is on the phone, and according to multiple threads on tech-forums, it has resolved this bug for many users. It is to be noticed that Apple has been collecting data on its users for quite some time. Considering that the Fitness app requires your heart-rate, steps, and distance traveled, it can track you in real-time.
Here is how the issue can be resolved by following the steps listed below;
Open the updated version of the Health app on your iPhone.
Click on the icon of your profile, the thumbnail at the top.
Tap on Health Details.
Check the “Date of Birth” field. If blank, enter your date of birth.
Now, open the Fitness app on your phone.
Check the Trends to see if they appear again.
The following method has proved to have resolved this issue for iPhone and Apple Watch users who were facing this issue. It is common for all smartphone users to face certain minor bugs after they update their OS. However, they are eradicated and resolved shortly after the users identify them. Also, check out the features on your Apple Smartwatch you may have missed out on.
Try doing this on your phone to see if it works and let us know under the comments.
It has not even been a week since this year has started, and we have already started to hear about the new smartphones that are to be released this year. One of the most anticipated phones of the year includes the Samsung S21 range, the flagship smartphone range by Samsung, and is the most widely used one.
What Do The New Leaks Say?
As per the new leaks published by Evan Blass on Voice.com, many features of the Samsung Galaxy S21 range have been finalized and will be the key selling point.
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According to the leaks, both Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+ will have the same camera configurations, whereas the Samsung S21 Ultra will have upgraded features.
The infographics that have leaked are in Italian, which has been translated below,
Galaxy S21 5G / S21 Plus 5G
Front-facing – 10MP f2.2
Ultrawide – 12MP f2.2
Primary – 12MP f1.8
Telephoto – 64MP f2.0
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Front-facing – 40MP f2.2
Ultrawide – 12MP f2.2
Primary – 108MP f1.8
Telephoto 2 – 10MP f4.9
Telephoto 1 – 10MP f2.4
The camera designs hint towards the fact that the new Samsung Galaxy S21 range will most probably have multiple camera lenses, something that we have seen happening too often in smartphones for the past few years.
According to other reports, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra will also have a stylus, which will make it easier for creatives and smartphone enthusiasts who prefer a stylus to opt for the Ultra version, which is expected to have a slightly larger screen.
Last year, several sources claimed that Samsung intends to end its Galaxy Note range, a flagship smartphone range that featured a stylus pen and was widely popular amongst the public for it. There were also reports about Samsung working on a new feature and technology expected to give Apple, its biggest competitor, tough competition.
Even though the official details about the phones are yet to be revealed by Samsung, many leaks have proved to be true in the past. It is normal for details to get leaked on the internet before a smartphone officially releases. Now, whether these leaks and infographics will be featured in the next phones or not can only be confirmed once Samsung finally makes it official on the phones’ release.
Several sources claim that Samsung will be formally announcing the Galaxy S21 series on January 14th, 2021, which is only one week away.
Sanam Jung is on a roll when it comes to proving her marriage is anything but over. The actress has now shared something super private on her Instagram!
Get Up, Close and Personal
Sanam Jung shared a screenshot on social media of her chat with her husband on WhatsApp. It seems the husband was confused about which day their anniversary was falling on! Those who have been married for more than 5 years will know this is not only relatable but also an eternal flaw in men— why can’t the important dates be remembered?
For Sanam Jung, this is #pilotstuff given that her husband is one. We can’t blame him, the time zones can be too confusing.
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Anything Will Work
The funniest part of the screenshot has to be when Sabam Jung’s husband just accepts defeat. He says “happy anniversary if it’s today” showing that he’s still not sure when the anniversary is. But, we do commend him for taking swift actions and wishing nonetheless before the missus gets irked.
Predict The Outcomes
As far as we can see, all there is a heart sent in response to the aforementioned message. But in the age of the emoji language, can we not decipher that a single red heart means trouble?
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Imagine if the heart was sent and then came the barrage of passive-aggressive messages which are not for the world to see! Which direction, do you think, the conversation steered in?
#PilotStuff Insights
The entire screenshot is full of missed calls and fly safe wishes. Again, it all pertains to her husband’s occupation! These pesky timezones can never align and most calls can be missed. Sanam Jung can be seen wishing her husband to fly safely except here it’s literally an instruction since he’s flying the plane!
Happy Anniversaries Close After Divorce Rumours
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Just as the divorce rumours of Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed spread like wildfire, so did those of Sanam Jung and her husband. However, much to people’s happiness, both the couples are happily settled! The rumours have been brushed aside and denied by both.
Sanam Jung is celebrating her anniversary today, even if her husband is confused whether it is today or not. It’s ironic how the day of marriage comes so close to the days where her marriage was rumoured to be broken. But alas, at the end of the day rumours are forgotten, denied and lost. Here’s wishing a happy anniversary to the couple!
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