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Upcoming Hyundai Elantra In Pakistan – Everything You Need To Know

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Usman
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The automobile industry, as always, is rising to the top day by day. Elon Musk became the world’s second richest man, owing to Tesla Motors. The electric cars by Tesla are one of the most well-known companies of the era. It started off as an unknown company that Musk invested in when he got his share of PayPal.

Why are electric cars considered quite so efficient? The absence of an engine block, the absence of a combustion engine, gives the vehicle leverage. However, even now, it is not just the electrical vehicle industry on the rise. KIA is vastly expanding in Pakistan and Toyota is coming up with innovative new vehicles. Additionally, newer brands are making appearances like Changan Alsvin, Proton X70. In light of this, Hyundai Elantra is a vehicle about to blow our cat enthusiast minds. Here is everything you need to know!

Hyundai Elantra and everything to know
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Hyundai Elantra:

Elantra already has generations in operation globally. However, Pakistan is about to see the release of a 7th Generation Elantra. Albeit not going to happen very soon, the vehicle is still a much-anticipated one. It is reported that the Pakistani domestic model will come with, at least, two variants.

The Chassis And Design:

Talking about the design, a lower ground clearance provides better stability and vehicle dynamics. That said, the Hyundai Elantra will be set at a ground clearance of 150mm. This puts it lower than the 173mm of Corolla and 153mm of Civic, locally assembled.

Additionally, the trunk capacity of Hyundai Elantra will be at 458L. This puts it greater than a Corolla but lesser than the truck space on a civic. Its design makes it a worthy vehicle for the road. The comfortable seating guarantee hours of driving without back pain.

Elantra and everything to know
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Beneath The Hood:

Pakistan assembled Elantra will come with a 1.6 litre engine. That is 1600cc of power beneath the hood. It will even have Eco, Sports and Manual mode. There is an on-going rumour that the Elantra might have a 2.0 Litre engine in its highest variant. If that happens, this car is dipping itself into the borders of bigger vehicles.

In terms of transmission, the vehicle will feature a 6-Speed automatic. There can be a possibility of a 6-Speed manual in the base version, however, it is not confirmed. It will have Disc Brakes in the front and drum on the rear.

Price Bracket:

Currently, no fixed price of the vehicle is confirmed. However, estimates may place the vehicle in the bracket of Rs.35-40 Lac. This seems quite an impressive vehicle with the price it is being offered in.

This vehicle is rumoured to be released with quite a lot of hype and anticipation. Hyundai always releases unique cars which grip the user and keep them hooked on the vehicle for a long time. We hope the vehicle seed a successful release here!

There is much hype surrounding the Hyundai Elantra. It is being considered as a vehicle worthy of a mention due to its specifications.

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Xbox Series X Opts For Ingenious Smartphone Selling Strategy

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Usman
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Smart Xbox strategy
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Video gaming is one of the most successful evolutions to have taken place since the late 20th century. We have come a long way since the time when people used to spend coins in arcades. The writer of this article remembers playing games on a Sega console. It had joysticks with just a handful of buttons.

The games of today feel quite engaging because they focus on nonlinear gameplay rather than a level-based platformer. Some of the biggest companies to provide console gaming, are Sony and Microsoft. Where the Playstation took a grip in the gaming market, the Xbox was right there to meet Sony.

However, Xbox has a smart strategy when it comes to their console manufacture and release. It’s quite unique from the rest of the consoles because it follows the procedure that smartphones follow! How is that possible? A console following the example of a smartphone? Let us see Xbox’s strategy.

Xbox Gaming strategy
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An Era Of Xbox Gaming:

Xbox gaming refers to the platform provided to Microsoft users. Of course, it cannot be undermined that PC gaming is considered one of the best means for immersive gaming. So, Microsoft’s console equivalent is their Xbox. The Xbox 360 has been one of the most widely played consoles of the last two decades. In Pakistan, the ability of it to be jailbroken caused an even bigger inflow of users.

Now, Xbox has revealed a strategy for its console production. They claim that this is an extremely useful strategy since it allows the user’s to relate to something else in the tech industry. If we narrow down the strategy to the type of smartphone, it can be seen that Xbox follows Apple’s example.

An Ingenious Strategy:

What Apple does is, it doesn’t change the overall design of the iPhone. It doesn’t alter the major parts about its phone, rather gives the users, an upgrade. This means that the user experience, for an iPhone, is similar but the interior software and hardware is upgraded. Xbox is doing the same!

Their consoles look similar to previous models, but they go through an upgrade. This gives the users an impression that they have no need to keep the previous console. The new one has the same experience! It’s a slow transition in technological experience rather than changing the outlook of the console itself. A lot of users get turned away from products because they suddenly changed. It’s one of the prime reasons why this strategy is ingenious!

Xbox Smartphone strategy smart
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How Does the Future Play Into This?

Apart from this, the Xbox game pass has become increasingly popular recently. It’s a service similar to Netflix and allows users to download, so long as the subscription stands. It can give users the opportunity to stream on their phones. Xbox currently provides its users with a subscription package which includes the game pass.

This is a smart strategy adopted by the company. Since it’s not as common in the gaming console industry, it has the potential to go far.

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Male KPK Teacher Babysits Newborns While Mothers Give Exams

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Muhammad Moiz Khan
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KPK teacher
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Education is an essential part of life and in order to survive in this world which is transforming at a fast pace, it is important to educate yourself so you can compete in the world.

What Happened in KPK?

A brilliant example of not letting your circumstances come in the way of your education was set today at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

On 21st December, a picture surfaced on Twitter of a student who brought her newborn baby to the examination hall. Newborn babies need intense care and observation and since she could not concentrate, the examiner offered to help.

In the picture, it can be clearly seen that the examiner held the baby like his own so that the mother could concentrate on her examinations.

Image Source: Twitter

The pandemic has already affected the education sector all around the world. Researches reveal that the number of applicants that have applied for admissions has reduced drastically due to financial uncertainty and a decrease in the quality of education.

A few months back, somewhat a similar scenario occurred at Kabul University where a teacher was seen taking care of one of her student’s child and fed the child so the mother could focus on her lecture.

The picture garnered a lot of attention and praise for the teachers as people appreciated the gesture that assisted the mother to solve her exam. The teacher’s name was Mahmood Marhoon and he was hailed online for his selfless gesture for the student.

He was later revealed as a faculty member of the Pashto Department at University of Kabul and he was later asked to comment on the BBC where he thanked everyone who praised him and stated that he has received praises and love from people, all around the world.

The following examples and scenarios hold a great example for the teachers and students, both. Teachers who understand the circumstances of their students and help them cope with it are highly regarded and appreciated whereas the students who let their circumstances dictate their decisions. This sets a great example for everyone who has let their circumstances hold them back from achieving their true potential.

The mothers who are pursuing their education despite all the responsibilities are also to be applauded as our culture and people’s judgment normally expect them to settle and hold themselves back. But fortunately, these two women and their teachers set a great example for the world this year. The following incidents have given us hope for the future; specially in a year, that has mostly brought bad news and curses upon us.

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TECNO and PriceOye bring Flat 7% discount for TECNO fans for the Year-end Sale

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Web Desk
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tecno
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The globally acclaimed smartphone brand, TECNO is known to be providing premium phones in Pakistan. The brand has been trending throughout the year 2020 for its leading phones and budget-friendly rates. TECNO is ending this amazing year with a year-end sale with PriceOye, a price comparison website for all popular online shopping websites in Pakistan. It will be a limited time offer with a special discount offer on PriceOye from December 24 to December 31, 2020.

TECNO always comes up with the best deals for its fans and customers. This collaboration with PriceOye will give a flat 7% Discount on Spark 6 Go, POP 4, Camon15, and Camon15Pro. PriceOye is a price comparison website for all popular online shopping websites in Pakistan. before buying a new device, people usually research for tech gadgets such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops online by checking specifications and competitor reviews on different websites. For your convenience, PriceOye brings that experience under one roof. With the concept of an automated price comparison engine to the local online shopping market, PriceOye brings one-of-a-kind experiences.

The brand has been bringing many discounts and special offers for its fans in 2020. TECNO has become very popular for its online flash sales with multiple online shopping platforms, giving out millions of discounts. TECNO fans can now double their New Year celebrations with this special discount offer on PriceOye from December 24 to December 31, 2020. You can get more details on TECNO’s Official Social media pages.

All discounted products are available on the PriceOye website. So what are we waiting for? Rush to the priceoye to buy your favorite TECNO phones and start your New Year with grand celebrations!

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Celebrate the Colour Of The Season With The OPPO #OrangeSplash Campaign To WIN An OPPO F17

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Web Desk
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OPPO, the global smartphone brand, recently launched its unique #OrangeSplash campaign intended to encourage people to show their creativity using OPPO smartphones and build curiosity on the newly launched OPPO F17 with the orange leather-feel design. The Orange Splash campaign has provided an amazing opportunity to the users to WIN a brand new OPPO F17.

One of the things prominent in the younger generation is the way they own their style and manifest not only in their creative output but also in the work they do. With the Orange Splash campaign, the brand aims to feature the individuality of every OPPO user in a creative space. Creativity has different definitions in various aspects but OPPO wants to stand out by empowering users to become the creative heroes in their own lives. Many young trendsetters have already tapped in on the trend by sharing their pictures dressed in orange showcasing their creativity in style. The #OrangeSplash campaign has pushed the horizons of the youth icons. Their soaring creativity is artistically portrayed in their new videos as they show how the dazzling OPPO F17 adds a refreshing splash of orange into their lives with it unique orange leather-feel design.

The OPPO F17 is curated by the brand to shed light on what the smartphone embodies and values in terms of creative freedom and artistic expression. The OPPO F17 has a slim, lightweight body that features a more streamlined profile. It is equipped with AI Wide-angle Quad-cam setup allowing users to capture share-worthy pictures and widen their photographic horizons to capture the colour of this season. It’s AI Beautification 2.0, Front Night Mode, AI Dazzle Colour, and optimized camera filters are a dream come true for young and aspiring photographers.

According to one of the top youth trendsetters, “I’m so in love with the new colour of the F17! The sleek and trendy orange leather-feel design goes well with anything and everything this season”. Another fashion blogger remarked, “This dazzling dash of orange of my new OPPO F17 is all I needed to end my year in style!”.

The campaign is open to all to show their camera capabilities. To participate:

  • Take a picture with any OPPO Smartphone with the watermark on.
  • Use an Orange theme to take the picture (e.g., clothes, background, and props).
  • Share the picture on OPPO’s official Facebook page to WIN your very own OPPO F17

Ready, Get Set, Go!

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10 Awesome Junk Foods & Their Shocking Calorie Count in Km

By
Hunza Gul
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Ever eaten a meal and wondered how much you’d have to run to burn off all those pesky calories? If you’re a regular fast food lover or your life is all about junk foods, it might be a good idea to start.

Every item of food has its own calories. In order to lead a healthy lifestyle, one has to consider how much working out is needed to counter the adverse effects of delicious but unhealthy food.

Whether it’s a meal from a McDonald’s or a simple bar of your favorite chocolate, check out the list below to see how many kilometers you’re going to have to work out to fight back those stubborn calories.

Read more: foodpanda Introduces Calorie Watch Counter

Junk Foods/Snacks

1. Lays Chips: 10.47 km

Lays Ostre Chill

2. Wrap: 11.99 km

Food

Read More: Five Foods to Keep You Healthy this Fall

Beverages

3. Coca Cola Can: 1.87 km

Coca Cola

4. A Cup of Coffee: 0.42 km

Coffee

Read More: Coca-Cola & Pepsi: Scientists Reveal Harmful Health Effects

Chocolates

5. 2 Ferrero Rochers: 2.21 km

Ferrero Rochere

6. Twix: 3.97 km

Twix

7. Mars: 3.34 km

Mars

8. Bounty: 3.93 km

Bounty

9. Snickers: 3.66 km

junk foods

10. KitKat: 3.54 km

junk foods

Even healthy foods have calories and require a balanced amount of physical activity to maintain a stable health bill. For example, one cob of corn would require up to 2.38 km worth working out to burn off all the calories.

Read more: 7 Easy Tips to Lose Weight While Eating Fast Food

Of course, this doesn’t mean that healthier options like corn don’t have added health benefits than the above snacks and processed meals.

You are much more likely to be in better shape in the long run if you opt for corn on the cob as compared to a McDonald’s cheeseburger any day.

The problematic but best solution is to eat in moderation and maintain a regular routine of physical activity to maintain your health and significantly improve your life quality.

Read more: Download MyFitnessPal App – A Must-Have Weight Loss Guide

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New Parents Win Free Domino’s Pizza For 60 Years

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Mehak Zehra
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domino's pizza
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A lifetime supply of free Pizza, can you imagine it? Well, I can only think of heaven. And apparently, this Australian family has found their heaven on earth. How cute is it that the day they get blessed by a son, they are able to get pizza free for a lifetime? Domino’s Pizza made it happen for them. And the offer is valid for the next 60 years!

The story behind it all

So how it happened was that the fast-food chain had a competition to celebrate their 60th anniversary. In this promotion, Domino’s had pregnant couples as participants. So were they to give birth on the 60th anniversary and name their child Dominic or Dominique, they would be eligible for the prize. And so on December 9th, 2020, exactly six hours after the competition began, a Sydney based couple gave birth to a boy. They named him Dominic. Clemintine and Anthony welcomed their first child early morning on that day.

Let’s pay a little bit more attention to the prize now, shall we?

The details are that the couple will be able to order $14 worth of pizza every month. In the next sixty years, the price of all the pizzas ordered will amount to $10,080.

Domino’s Pizza

Domino’s Pizza said in their Instagram post:

“Weighing in at 3.907kg, or approximately 23 garlic breads, he is the first baby for the couple and clearly a born winner. Not only was he always destined to be named Dominic (the top choice on mum and dad’s baby name list), but he ensured his debut early on Wednesday morning made his family the front runners for Domino’s 60th Birthday Giveaway – despite mum going into labour three days earlier!”

Talk about destiny.

Apparently, the Lot Family had taken the competition’s announcement as a joke because little Dominic was going to arrive on Tuesday and not Wednesday.

Was Dominic always supposed to be Dominic?

The parents claim that they were already going to name their little one Dominic, so this win comes as a coincidence. In fact, they had decided to name him that days before they came across the advertisement. Clemintine Oldfield further added that this was her favorite name, and they had chosen it when they found the baby’s gender.

The competition was going to stay open till January 2021, and until then, the couples all over Australia would have to send their eligibility applications through email confirming themselves as candidates.

Well, little Dominic, Clemintine, and Anthony have emerged lucky winners. Although one is bound to think a little about thirty years into the future and what would the thirty-year-old Dominic will get in $14.

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Shahveer Jafry Raises Rs.700,000 In Six Hours For His Cousin

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Lyza Rashid
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shahveer jafry
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The recently engaged Shahveer Jafry has won the hearts of the Internet (and his cousin) after what he was able to pull through in the matter of a few days.

Shahveer Jafry’s Ginormous Platform

Shahveer Jafry has the ability to amass thousands and thousands of followers on every which platform he graces. On Youtube, he has 2.7 million subscribers, whereas, on Twitter, he has 110.8K followers! Those are vast and uncomprehending numbers, but alas, he’s an internet personality; this is what he does!

This extensive reach came to use a day ago when Shahveer Jafry had nowhere to turn for a loved one. We’re about to tell you the story but beware; you might get tears!

A Cousin In Need

Shahveer Jafry’s cousin got diagnosed with Leukemia (blood cancer), and his treatment required a substantial financial sum, which his family could not afford. In order to help, Shahveer Jafry did what he knew best. He took to Youtube.

shahveer jafry
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Jafry made a video on his cousin in which he is not only explaining what treatment his cousin requires but also shared his cousin’s life with his viewers. It’s an incredibly emotional and impactful video, only for the brave-hearted!

What’s The Video About?

*Check out the description box below to know how to donate to Zoraiz.

The video shares the story of his cousin Zoraiz, a young boy fighting for his life. It is heart-warming and heart-wrenching at the same time as he shows the entire family gathering to discuss options to help him. Wait for the part where Zoraiz has to be helped up because he wants to hug his cousin, Shahveer!

The Millions Came Through

As we mentioned before, Jafry has a large reach. This time, following just 6 hours of the video being posted, his reach started materializing into donations. The people, his followers, and others united to pitch to the best of their ability, and the result was beyond astonishing. 

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Within just 6 hours, the internet community had donated Rs 700,000. This incredible amount will help cover the cost of Zoraiz’s treatment, enabling him to get the best one.

Nothing Less Than Magic

Shahveer mentions that the Internet is nothing less than magic when used correctly, and we could not agree more. How his fans and even others could hear about Zoraiz and take out money for him is lovely.

It is a prime example of people using their reach for the best. Throwback to when Asim Azhar funded a fan’s grandmother’s treatment! 

 

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Urwa Hocane Trolled Over Her ‘Weird’ Instagram Caption

By
Lyza Rashid
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Urwa Hocane’s latest shoot with Fahad Hussyn isn’t going all too well. Whether it be her poetic captions that elude the reader or her outfits that are problematic, something is going on!

An Inspired Moment

It seems that Urwa Hocane decided she must venture into the art of poetry. If not that, even the art of prose is a deep enough well to explore. However, it turns out her effort was perceived as all too try-hard and strange!

In a recent post of hers in which she poses in a Fahad Hussyn piece, she went on talking about the “grand bazar of knowledge” and “folklore” and the “tune of songs”. This had people confused in one sentence, the next until they realized they had read it all but did not understand a single thing.

Read The Prose That Would Make Shakespeare Shy

 

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The Netizens’ Reaction

As you might know already, there is no culture of glossing over words in our society. If people want to say something, they say it either by hook or by crook. The same can be seen here as this thread collectively tries to decode Urwa’s prose. See for yourself what they have to say:

It’s Cultural Appropriation

Most Pakistanis are alien to the concept of cultural appropriation because our main agents of socialization such as media, social media or schools are also alien to it. Cultural appropriation means when elements of one culture are adopted into another deliberately. In order for this to be cultural appropriation, the culture from which something is taken must be a disadvantaged minority.

Urwa Hocane
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While Fahad Hussyn may have wanted to explore the “folklore” of jugunabad, he could have done so in a better way! Why not create these dresses and have the native people model them?

Here he brings in elements of another culture – which is close to extinction – simply for his financial gains.

Make It New!

Ezra Pound once said “make it new!” about literature in the 18th century and we think the same spirit must be imbued in the fashion industry. Enough of romanticised folklores and desperate attempts to look “native”. Especially enough of using darker-skinned models as accessories in the shoots!

It’s the 21st century and Pakistani designers and celebs like Urwa Hocane must realise that fashion and political correctness are not mutually exclusive of each other!

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realme Becomes The Best Smartphone Brand Of The Year

By
Ariba Raza
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realme
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In this era of changing technologies, smartphones are the most used tech device. These smartphones need to be equipped with the latest technology to give proficient results. Many international smartphone manufacturers have come forward in Pakistan to provide just that. The world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, realme has become one of the most successful in this race for 2020 in Pakistan.

realme has set the world’s fastest brand sales record

The young and trendsetting smartphone brand, realme has proclaimed a 132%+ higher growth rate than any other smartphone brand. It has also set the world’s fastest brand sales record of 50 million units. realme established this benchmark in just two years. According to Counterpoint’s latest global smartphone report, realme’s smartphone shipments were 14.8 million units in the third quarter of 2020 securing the top seventh position in the global ranking.

The brand was congratulated by multiple international partners on this achievement. Tarun Pathak, Associate Director of Counterpoint Research, congratulated realme for successfully leveraging the consumer through aggressive product launch and marketing strategy. “Not only it launched new products that were better aligned to its target audience, but also introduced them at a faster pace.”

One great product after the other

The brand has launched several great smartphones and AIoT products this year. realme recently launched some new spectacular devices including its fastest charging phone 7Pro, and the 6000mAh powerhouse realme C15. 7 Pro is the first smartphone to pass TÜV Rheinland Smartphone Reliability Verification.

realme has introduced multiple smart products in the AIoT family and Category N. These accessories are meant to add significance to the younger, trendier lifestyle. realme Buds Wireless Pro features Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC Technology) up to 35dB.

The ‘Smart Scale’ is very useful for fitness lovers as it comes with 16 Types of Health Measurements including Weight, Fat Rate, Body Shape, BMI, and many more. realme watch S falls in the same fitness category, giving you a trendy but economical smartwatch. It comes with 16 sports modes and gives a real-time heart and oxygen monitor.

realme is truly a youth brand as it is always working to promote and facilitate a trendy and easier lifestyle. Keeping this in mind ear-buds have become a basic necessity for our routine lives especially while driving, walking, or even exercising. realme buds air pro support noise cancellation ability and water-resistance.

The realme sonic electric toothbrush makes mornings easier with a High-Frequency Sonic Motor that drives the brush hair, converting water and toothpaste into tiny bubbles for deep cleaning. Apart from this, realme is concerned about your security as well, presenting realme Smartcam 360, which gives clear footage with a higher dynamic range.

Despite the variety in cultures, fierce competition, and frequent actions, realme has been constantly adjusting its posture to bring up its best for its customers. The youth brand, with the slogan “Dare to Leap” has been bringing forward many great products in the market. realme has become one of the top-selling smartphone brands by achieving great heights in such a short time.

Be it reaching a high mark of 50 million units sold in only two years, or the back-to-back launches of trendy phones and AIoT products, or claiming a growth rate of more than 132% in comparison. realme has truly proved itself to be the Best Smartphone Brand of 2020!

realme has come a long way to accomplish what it has today. Keeping in mind its users’ interests and emotions, realme has come up with products as per their liking. One after the other, in a very short span of time, realme has done wonders in the technology industry. By launching amazing smartphones and different products, realme was sure to reach greater heights!

Let us know what you think about all the realme products in the comments below.

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PMC Admission Criteria 2021: Private Medical & Dental Colleges

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Mehak Zehra
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PMC Admission
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If you are a medical student aspiring to seek education in your field, this post is for you. Everything related to the education in medical fields gets rerouted to the candidates through Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC). So for the academic year starting in 2021 as well, PMC has announced the admission process. These guidelines are concerning private medical and dental colleges.

PMC Admission announcement

The Commission has released the instructions in a four-part series. But the most important clause is that the candidates who have attained 12 years of education abroad are exempted from the MDCAT exam. They do, however, have to submit SAT scores, and a score below 480 in any SAT II subject would make them ineligible. It should be noted, though, that this exemption is only for the year 2021.

Eligibility

Moreover, since SAT-I was not held globally, the candidates do not need to submit English scores. They need to submit the scores for these subjects: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics/Maths.  

The students who got their education locally need to have a minimum of 65% result in their FSc or HSSC. If the candidates have attained education in the Cambridge system, they need to show 65% or more in their IBCC equivalent certificate of their A-levels result.

They have clearly highlighted no quota system for international students this time, and everything shall be on merit. So if the application is not fulfilling any eligibility criteria, they will be rejected.

Merit 

The whole admission process, the PMC says, will be on merit. And the way they will be calculating the merit is around the following weightage:

– F-SC/A-Levels IBCC equivalence certificate: 30%
– MDCAT/SAT-II: 50%
– Interview: 20%

Aside from fulfilling the merit criteria, the applicants also need to present some documents. These documents include Picture (preferably passport size), CNIC/Passport (something to identify you with), F-SC/HSSC/A-Level equivalence certificate, and SAT II document (if applying on this basis).

If you have the right merit score and have all the documents, then you can apply to as many colleges as you want; there is no limit. The minimum requirement is at least one MBBS or BDS college. But choose wisely because it is not just about attaining a degree; it is your stepping stone in the medical field. And if the base is misplaced, the whole structure may tumble down.

Best of luck to all the aspiring MBBS and BDS doctors out there!

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5 Amazing Car Deals You Can Avail In 2020

By
Usman
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5 Car deals in Pakistan
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When a driver buys a car, it is not just the car they are getting. They are investing in something more than just a car. They are investing in safety, in the company and above all, in their own interest. Whether you’re an avid driver or only take the car out on occasion, you probably cannot refuse a good deal.

The deals that are usually offered make it slightly easier for the customers to buy. Not just easier, they offer perks and benefits apart from the car as well. A company may offer insurance in a good deal as well as a longer warranty. Some may provide the driver with post-deal benefits like servicing of the vehicle, etc. So, being in Pakistan, are there any car deals that you can avail? Check them out here!

Car deals in Pakistan
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1. Suzuki Offer:

Being one of the most widely used brands in Pakistan, it makes sense that Suzuki is offering a deal. Recently, it came out with a way for clients to save money and get a nice deal. This offers refers to the ‘AGS’ special. The company will allow you to fill a google form that explains a special financing deal.

By filling the form, you can avail the chance to save big amounts of money on purchasing either Alto 660cc AGS or WagonR AGS. This will be done through partnering banks and will provide quite a lot of savings for the customers. Check out the deal on Suzuki’s Facebook page!

2. Toyota Offer:

Toyota is one of the oldest operating brands in Pakistan. It has vehicles back from the 70s and 80s still running in the country. Just the other day, the writer of this article found a Toyota Starlet standing at a roadside food establishment!

Toyota is also offering a plethora of deals for its customers. One of them is the Bank of Punjab giving exclusive mark-up rates on your favorite vehicles. Insurance and Discount rates as low as 1.75% and 10%, are being offered. Many more banks are offering similar deals too!

Best car deals in Pakistan
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3. Honda Offer:

Here we have yet another popular brand in Pakistan. Honda is known for its vehicles due to their long-running and low ground clearance. If you’re a fan of long road trips, Honda is your choice.

Honda, in collaboration with the Bank of Pakistan, brings quite a lot of deals for the customers. The offers include amazing discounts on registration, completely free upgrades as well as free fuel! Aren’t these deals worth a glance at? In this day and age of rising petrol costs, free fuel seems like a good grab!

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4. KIA Offer:

This is one of the fastest rising brands of today. From the Sportage revival to the new editions of Sorento on their way, KIA is moving up the food chain. To accommodate this fame, they also offer banking deals on their cars.

Through Meezan bank, you can apply for a vehicle of KIA for lease or loan. They refer to it as Meezan Car Ijarah. The KIA Sportage, Picanto, etc are all available to be selected if you wish to go for KIA. It is a brand that is guaranteed to not disappoint.

Kia and Best vehicle deals in Pakistan
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5. Hyundai Offer:

This is yet another one of the brands which are offering car deals. They, too, have access to financing methods through various banks. If you wish to acquire the latest Tucson Ultimate or GLS, you can do so through Meezan Bank.

Yes, this bank also offers good car deals on loans or lease for ease of customers. If you wish to check out the details of this operation, you can do so on their website.

These car deals are worth a glance at due to how reasonable they sound. One can always call them and check out what more are they offering!

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Dove’s Latest Campaign Is Exclusively For Brazilian Women & It’s Beautiful

By
Mehak Zehra
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Embracing someone as they are, is the hot movement currently; the one good thing in the disastrous 2020. And it has not been a sudden shift; it took time to come about. But now that it is here, brands have begun accepting their role in conveying to the masses what they should have been doing from the beginning. Now you see brands realizing their mistakes, so you find a famous face cream changing its name altogether from fair n lovely to Glow n lovely. Though late, they did do what was required of them, eventually.

Dove Evolving As Well

Dove too is a brand that focuses on women’s skin. As you can see that the name Dove comes from a bird that is known for its white color, it also initially focused on the mainstream definition of beauty. But now, along with other brands, Dove also internalized that the right way forward is to accept that everyone is beautiful. And they have conveyed this in the amazing ad focusing on the Brazilian women.

Dove’s The Art of Self Care

Have a look at the piece of art which the brand is calling the ‘Art of Self-Care’.

For this region, the brand is launching a line of products that include body lotions and hand lotions. These products have been manufactured, keeping in mind the texture and fragrance of Brazilian women. This is important because initially, there was one fragrance that was generalized and was assumed to satisfy consumers universally.

For the purpose of the launch and the ad, Dove got into partnership with the Art Museum of Sao Paulo (MASP). In this partnership, the brand will be sponsoring the restoration process of 3 masterpieces of that museum. Now this shows another issue. It shows that the brand is worried about the conditions of Brazilian art as well. So by skin, they are not just targeting the skin of women but also the canvas skin.

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So the fact that Dove has understood that it does not need to force color when talking about beauty is great. But what is even more remarkable is the fact that it is going one step ahead and bringing fragrance in the discussion as well; because what is fragrant for the US or the UK may not be that when it comes to Brazil.

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Long-Rumored Apple Car To Launch In 2021

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Usman
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Apple is known for many things. When one says they intend to go full apple, it means adopting a certain lifestyle. Their android switches to iPhone, their laptop converts to a mac. It is not a bad thing to go full Apple and neither it is a bad thing to not go full apple.

However, the company’s product makes one marvel at them every time they are released. 2020 saw the company rise above and beyond, bringing out product after product. The new Mac computers are said to house some impressive hardware components. Their news always seems to start out as rumours.

First, there are whispers in the air that hint towards an approaching storm. Next, the news is revealed and the world is shaking! With the latest rumour out, Apple has, yet again, turned heads towards them in curiosity. The long-rumoured Apple car is finally set to launch in 2021!

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Apple in 2021:

With an impressive year behind them, Apple has much to release and look forward to as 2021 approaches. A lot of things are still uncertain because, despite the vaccine being administered, there is much work to be done. So, what exactly has Apple planned for 2021? So far, we have two hints towards their plans.

The first plan refers to the probable release of iPhone 13 to the market. It has barely been a handful of weeks since iPhone 12 was released and already another is on the way. Secondly, the long Rumoured Apple Car is finally about to hit the market soon. Let us dive into the details of it and observe what exactly makes it worthwhile. Apple’s iCar has been Rumoured for a considerable amount of time and it seems like the rumour might finally hold true.

The New Car Rumour:

A Chinese language site by the name of Economic Daily news has revealed a date. They said that the iCar is said to launch in September 2021. This release seems to be quite early. In fact, this launch is being regarded as two years earlier to its scheduled launch.

A lot of people stated, back in 2015, that Apple is more likely to make a flying car rather than an iCar. An early release does raise some eyebrows because Apple is not known to rush things. They either delay or would prefer cancellation over an early release.

Apple to launch Rumoured Car
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Dipping Into Another Industry:

The iCar project has been codenamed ‘Titan’ and allegedly has hundreds of employees working on it. In 2017, Tim Cook sat down in an interview and discussed prospects of an autonomous vehicle. Are we finally going to see the hyped Apple car? A fully autonomous vehicle by Apple seems like something that dreams are made of.

Knowing Apple’s history, they will spare no moment to make this a memorable event. Even despite this news, Apple has been throwing around hints about the presence of a self-driving car. If September is a fixed date, we are in for quite a treat since the iPhone 13 launch is said to be near that date too!

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Top 4 Most-Fashionable Pakistani Male Bloggers You Need To Follow

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Lyza Rashid
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The Pakistani fashion blogging industry may be over-ruled by women, but there are several men too who know their stuff. We bet you haven’t come across their uber stylish and fashionable accounts yet. Well, consider this is a gift!

1. Umair Mirza – Umairica

Umair Mirza has been leading the game of fashion blogging for a long time. We have seen him countless times sitting next to Maliha Rehman, the inimitable fashion journalist. Umair’s account is the best of both worlds— it’s hilarious and direct, but he also keeps you updated on the latest fashion-related news and things.

If you’re looking for good content, now might be the best time to say Hallelujah!

2. Hassan Iqbal Rizvi – hassaniqbalrizvi

Rizvi is behind the dynamic and loud brand, 9Lines, and his own Instagram space speaks for it. Though he never calls himself a fashion blogger per se, his profile comes as close to one as anything. From elaborate get-ups, loud personas, and overall blinged shoots to vivacious outfits, Rizvi has got it all.

If you’re looking for some outfit inspiration or just looking for content that can brighten your feed in no time, look no further.

3. Yasser Abdul Aziz Dar – yash645

Dar goes by Yash in the fashion industry, and he is a force to be reckoned with. Yash made his way in the fashion industry initially as a stylist, then continued to explore modeling, and now he might even be one of the best at art direction for shoots! 

Yash’s outfits have been revolutionary because he has shown that fashionable never means gaudy. That, as we all know, is a life lesson Pakistanis need ingrained in their brain, especially at fashion shows. His account is nothing short of fashionable, and we’re here for it!

 

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4. Hussain Rehar – hussainrehar

Hussain Rehar deserves a particular spot on this list because he is a designer. His eponymous label shook the Pakistani fashion industry to its core by bringing in a gust of fresh air, modernity, and sophisticated with just a sprinkle of controversy. 

His design ethos for his brand can be sourced back to him. His Instagram features some regular feel-good captures; otherwise, expect some extraordinarily fashionable and daunting outfits you wish you could put together.

The guy knows how to design something extravagant yet contemporary, but he also knows how to embody the same spirit in his outfits. You don’t want to miss out!

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McDonald’s Launches A Bizarre New Burger With Oreos

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Lyza Rashid
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McDonald’s seems to be too inspired by Burger King and its latest innovation. Are we on board?

The Bizarre Burger

Mcdonald’s has launched a bizarre new burger. It is something you could never have imagined before. It is also something others are showing to each other as punishment, saying that if I saw it, you have to too. 

Meet the new burger complete with Spam, crushed Oreo pieces, and a creamy sauce. Yikes!

Several influencers are sharing the photos as part of Mcdonald’s China’s promotional campaign. However, they are just dividing the internet further. People aren’t sure whether they love it more than anything or hate it more than anything.

More Details On The Oreo Mash-Up Burger

 ‘McDonald’s China is introducing a new Oreo x Spam burger on December 21. There will be 400,000 produced and sold,’ tweeted Daniel Ahmad. We guess Mcdonald’s should keep a wastage place ready to store 400,000 pieces! Keep in mind; this is Mcdonald’s China— it is not available elsewhere.

In a follow-up tweet, Daniel claimed people in China ‘hate this too’; they are not too happy with this. He also quickly pointed out that McDonald’s is an American chain.

‘Some of y’all saying ‘Why would China do this’ seem to have forgotten that McDonald’s is an American company,’ he added humorously. It’s not as if America hasn’t had its share of the most strange food combinations!

The Internet Is Divided (Not)

People are not too keen on the new creation. One netizen said: ‘Doesn’t sound even remotely tasty. Suppose they said just SPAM, ok….odd but ok. But Oreos on a burger of any type is disgusting.’ Well, we don’t make the rules?

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Another netizen also rocked the same boat and said: ‘That’s disgusting, but China’s McDonald’s and KFC actually have pretty good creative burgers, but this is just weird.’

However, some are interested in it and wanted to know what form of Oreos are in this burger.

Oreos or No Oreos?

‘Are that generic Oreos? Because the fine print on the McDonald’s China site points out that SPAM is a registered trademark. Oreo is one, too, but the fine print doesn’t mention it. So, are those Oreos?’ A Twitter user named Brian asked excitedly.

Moreover, Brian also pointed out there was a similar brand that sells Oreo-like biscuits. He has suggested it might be that on the burger. If that is the case, will there be any reason left to have the burger?

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Netizens Share Mind-Blowing Rare Images Of Jupiter & Saturn Conjunction!

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Mehak Zehra
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21st December is known for being the shortest day of the year, but did you know what else the shortest day witnessed this year? It saw The Great Conjunction! The great conjunction is when the planets Jupiter and Saturn appear very close together in the sky. Now, we know that they are actually millions of kilometers apart, but they give the perception that they are in viewing distance of each other.

History of the Great Conjunction

These two planets do get close to each other every 20 years but not this close. The last time they were this close was in the 1600s, and that too was not visible to the naked eye because the sun was shining bright, and it literally took the limelight from them. So the last people were able to actually see this conjunction from the earth was 800 years ago in 1226.

The math responsible here is the number of years the planets take to complete their revolution. Jupiter takes 12 years while Saturn takes 29, so every 20 years, they cross each other. Not sure if it will be this grand of an event every 20 years, but in 2020 it was definitely great, considering this particular event happened after 794 years. And so google doodle also celebrated it.

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Capturing the moment

Star Gazers and people not obsessed with the stars were also excited about the very short historic meetup of the two planets. While the best place to see this event was where the skies were clear and that too, near the equator but people were striving to catch the moment through their cameras. While there is proper equipment to capture the elements of the skies, people thought that their smartphones might be able to serve the purpose too. So they started capturing the moments and started putting them up on the internet.

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In the olden times, such celestial events signaled changes in human behaviors, catastrophes, or blessings. But that was because people believed a lot in astrology. The belief was so strong that emperors employed astrologers to read the signs and tell them everything before they took a decision.

Does that mean we are no more under the control of astrological beliefs? Well, not systematically, no. But the idea of an astrologer telling the future does intrigue several people. So who knows how they would interpret this great conjunction.

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Changan Alsvin vs Toyota Yaris – Full Comparison

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Usman
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Changan Alsvin vs Toyota Yaris comparison
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As we have already seen, there can be friendly rivalries between car brands too. Many times, they are not even rivalries but odd alliances. Whether it is Toyota or Honda, there is a similar vehicle in the brands. Where there Toyota Corolla, there is also Honda Civic or Honda City, to go hand in hand with.

Similarly, Toyota Vitz and Suzuki Swift are vehicles that were manufactured with similar designs. Of course, there is a difference in engine power and fuel mileage but one can say they look similar. Toyota Corolla can even be compared with Honda Accord, albeit Accord comes with a luxury tax. In light of such alliances, let us compare the two vehicles which are Changan Alsvin and Toyota Yaris! We now dive into the details of each vehicle.

Changan Alsvin and Yaris
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Changan Alsvin

This is a vehicle which entirely new to the market. It has yet to be tried and tested, but it’s specifications give promise to a good car. Despite the name now being familiar, once we dive into the details, it can be seen that this car might ride in the same league as Toyota Yaris. Its pre-booking has started as well.

Toyota Yaris

This is a vehicle by Toyota, which took quite a grip on the market in 2020. At first, people were a bit doubtful as to what it delivers as a car. However, as time went by, and more and more reviews came to light, many of the audience came to appreciate this vehicle. By the end of this year, this four-door sedan had the most extensive sales number of the year!

Design

The Changan Alsvin is being considered the cheapest sedan to have ever been released in Pakistan. Like all four-door sedans, it has ample seating capacity as well as boot space. It has a 15cm ground clearance, with vented disc brakes on the front and drum brakes on the rear. It tops up a Kerb weight of 1120kg and is seen as a formidable vehicle.

The Toyota Yaris has front seats that are covered with fabric. You can say goodbye to back pains when going on long road trips in this vehicle. It has a soft suspension setup, which allows for a highly comfortable ride. This can enable the car to do well in certain off-road terrains as well.

Toyota Yaris Interior
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Under The Hood

The Changan Alsvin comes packed with a 1400cc engine, which serves as the basic variant. However, you can upgrade to the 1500cc version of the vehicle too. The former is a manual transmission, whereas the latter serves as a 5-Speed DCT Auto Transmission. Its fuel average can reach 16-18 km to the liter, depending on whether it is the city or the highway.

Toyota Yaris is built with an engine that also comes in two variants. The first one is 1.3 Litre, and the second is 1.5 Litre. Its fuel average depends on which variant you’re going for. The former can give out approximately 14km to the liter, whereas the latter can go as high as 16km to the liter.

Changan Alsvin vs Toyota Yaris
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The Price Bracket

The current price of Changan Alsvin is set at around Rs.23 Lac. This is quite the low price for a four-door sedan. It is definitely worth a glance at due to its premium features.

The Toyota Yaris is currently being sold at Rs.25-30 Lac. It seems quite a reasonable price, considering what the buyer is getting in return. As opposed to initial reviews, it is definitely a worthy vehicle!

Both of these vehicles are adequate ones in their league. They are definitely worth a glance at, if not investing.

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SBP Launches Consultation On Banking On Equality Policy – An Initiative To Increase Financial Inclusion Of Women In The Country

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In order to address one of the key challenges hindering economic growth of Pakistan to its full potential, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a national dialogue on its forthcoming policy to reduce the gender gap in financial inclusion. Dr. Reza Baqir, Governor SBP hosted a webinar titled “Launch of Consultation on Banking on Equality policy: Reducing the Gender Gap in Financial Inclusion” on Monday, December 21, 2020.

The webinar featured an exclusive panel discussion around women’s financial inclusion with international thought leaders in the area of gender and finance including Princess Zahra Aga Khan, Director Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN); Ms. Ceyla Pazarbasioglu, Director of Strategy, Policy and Review Department, IMF; and Dr. Reza Baqir Governor, SBP. Dr. Anita Zaidi, President of Gender Equality at Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation moderated the discussion.

Deputy Governor SBP, Ms Sima Kamil made a presentation on the state of women’s financial inclusion in the economy and shared the features of the Banking on Equality policy. The webinar was attended by diverse local and international stakeholders representing public offices, international agencies, banks and associations. In addition, nearly 1,000 people also watched the webinar live through social media platforms.

Governor SBP, Dr. Reza Baqir, in his opening remarks said that improved gender parity in financial and economic opportunities can enhance overall socio-economic development outcomes of a nation, for not just the present but future generations. He noted that the event had three key goals. The first objective was to bring attention to the shared goal of reducing the gender gap in women’s financial inclusion.

The second goal was to share the content of the Banking on Equality policy that was being launched for consultation. Finally, the third goal was to get feedback from stakeholders on the policy itself. He welcomed the feedback that was provided by the international participants and others that would be provided over the course of next several weeks.

He noted that central banks in developing and emerging markets, where there are often market failures, have an important role to play in ensuring that important sections of the society don’t get left out from benefitting from the financial system through access to saving, borrowing, insurance and other financial products.

He said that the SBP looked forward to working with other domestic and international partners to further the cause of improving women’s financial inclusion. In this context he also appreciated the support being provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for helping advance SBP’s agenda on promoting financial inclusion in Pakistan.

In her presentation Deputy Governor SBP, Ms. Sima Kamil, noted that the gender gap in financial inclusion is rising. She noted that only 11.7 million, or 18% of the adult women, have active bank accounts compared to 51% for men.

Deputy Governor Kamil unveiled five key pillars of the Banking on Equality policy under which actions are targeted towards improving institutional diversity, product diversification and development capability, customer acquisition and facilitation approaches towards women segments, gender disaggregated data collection, and prioritizing gender focus in SBP’s policies. The policy recommendations will be applicable on all banks, microfinance banks, DFIs and EMIs.

During the panel discussion, Princess Zahra Aga Khan, Director AKDN, shared her views on how to make headways in the gender diversity landscape, and also shared her experience on what steps can make a difference. Ms Ceyla Pazarbasioglu, Director IMF, gave her valuable thoughts on the importance of gender diversity in financial service providers that can improve overall women’s financial inclusion in a country. She also shed light on key demand and supply side barriers that globally exist for women’s low financial inclusion.

Now, as the consultation process has commenced, SBP will conduct series of focused stakeholders’ consultation sessions with commercial banks, microfinance banks, women working in FIs, prominent female thought leaders, women chambers, women entrepreneurs and housewives to get more feedback. Based on the broader feedback, the policy will be further enriched. After the feedback is complete, the policy is expected to be launched in early February 2021. The draft policy is available at https://www.sbp.org.pk/events/2020/BankingonEquality/Draft-Policy.pdf

Shahid Afridi Visits Ancestral Village With Children To Connect With Roots

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Muhammad Moiz Khan
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Shahid Afridi
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Pakistani cricket superstar, Shahid Afridi has always been known for his performances on the field. The superstar, normally referred to as “Boom Boom” by cricket fans for his extraordinary and aggressive batting style has been making moves, even after retiring from international cricket.

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The former captain of the Pakistan Cricket Team who is among one of the most famous Pakistan athletes has been actively participating in philanthropic avenues while he was approaching retirement from international cricket.

The Shahid Afridi Foundation And Its Work In Kohat

The Shahid Afridi Foundation was established in 2014 with the aim to provide quality education and healthcare facilities to the underprivileged and has made Afridi one of the most charitable athletes of the world as per DoSomething, a global non-profit organisation in 2015.

Now today, in a series of philanthropic avenues and initiatives, the superstar has been keeping himself busy in Kohat for one of them.

The superstar tweeted on 21st December 2020 an update about how he has been keeping himself busy in the rural areas in a pandemic-struck world. He expressed the happiness he feels while being with his family and loved ones while being grateful for the little things in life.

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The superstar who has lived much of his life in glamour, fame and the luxury of the world after he gained popularity shared how he still finds happiness in the little things of life.

He also shared a little bit about the work he has been doing for Sahibzada Fazal Rehman Charity Hospital, a hospital that has been established for the welfare of the people of Kohat and surrounding areas who are deprived off of a good health infrastructure in their vicinity.

The fact that Afridi has been working on a charity hospital when he can easily live his life of retirement with comfort while consuming the luxury he has worked so hard for, he sets an example for many others by working for the welfare of people.

Shahid Afridi has been admired for his contributions in cricket and overall sports of Pakistan. On 23rd March 2010, he was awarded with Pride Of Performance by then President Of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari. In 2018, he was rewarded with Sitara e Imtiaz by President of Pakistan, Mamnoon Hussain.

UNICEF and many Pakistani State-funded organisations have asked for Shahid Afridi’s endorsement for Polio Vaccination and other health-related campaigns in Northern Pakistan for his high influence on the people & admiration from the public.

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