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HONOR 9X – Impressive Photography at Incredible Value

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Honor 9x

HONOR, the global smartphone company, reiterates its commitment towards the youth market with the recent launch of the HONOR 9X.

The feature-packed smartphone delivers trendy design and exceptional photography capabilities at the attractive price of PKR 38,999.

The HONOR 9X features a professional-level camera, prioritizing functionality to help users capture under every shooting scenario. The versatile 48MP Triple Camera setup delivers a phenomenal 48 million effective pixel count ensuring richer details while its f/1.8 aperture and ½-inch sensor boost image resolution and quality.

The addition of the 120° Super Wide Angle Camera helps users capture a broad and extensive view, while the 2MP depth-assist lens at f/2.4 enables the depth of field recognition technology to create multi-dimensional photos.

The smartphone is loved by the youth of Pakistan and the popular celebrities Ayesha Omar, Hina Altaf, Momal Sheikh shared their experience of 9X on Instagram, also the bloggers, Instagram influencers; Hira Bleeh, Aaniat, Saba Saleem, Areeqa Haq & many more shared their love for HONOR.

Hira comparing HONOR 9X PopUp Selfie Camera Mode

Superior night photography is also made possible with AIS Super Night Mode and 4-in-1 light fusion technology. HONOR engineers revolutionized the traditional image processing process, using a specific AI algorithm to produce vivid yet realistic images. AI optimization adjusts exposure configurations intelligently based on information acquired by scene recognition to produce an optimal image that demonstrates precise detail and marvelous color, guaranteeing ultimate image quality even during a spontaneous photoshoot.

Youth often document their daily lives through videos, but motion poses a huge challenge in video-shooting and the results are often blurry and disappointing. The HONOR 9X resolves the issue with the AI Video Stabilization feature that enhances the traditional concept of Electronic Image Stabilization to remove unwanted hand-shakes and restore video quality.

Delivering the limitless user experience that youth are looking for, the HONOR 9X is the first to adopt the coveted Pop-Up Selfie Camera, delivering an immersive visual experience under all scenarios by removing the distracting notch. Owing to the ultra-thin bezels and advanced chip-on-film (COF) technology, the 6.59” HONOR FullView Display achieves a phenomenal screen-to-body ratio of 91%.

Why Are Pathans Always The Victims of Jokes & Racial Bullying?

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Racial bullying is an activity that involves a wide range of intentional degrading behavior which makes the victim feels low and weaker because of their color, culture, religion, origin, cast, or national status.

Previously, the term “racism” referred only to the color and physical appearances of a person which were considered as a mark of difference. However, currently, this term has been extended to cultural elements as well. For this reason, “the other” has now been recognized not only according to their skin color and physical appearances but also in relation to their culture, origin, religion, and language, etc.

Racial bullying increasing in Pakistan

In Pakistan, racial bullying is getting common day by day and it majorly includes people being bullied for their culture and cast. Racial bullying has taken up many shapes and one among them is racist jokes which have caused Pashtuns its primary victims. Such acts go unnoticeable, leaving disastrous effects behind.

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It has become normal to get Pashtun jokes in text messages and laugh at them. It is surprising to know that one can purchase a whole book or search for a website on Google under the title of “Pashtun Jokes.”

Until a few years ago, such jokes were only made on Sardars who were thought to have a very low intelligence level but presently, they are replaced by Pashtuns in the worst ever humiliating way. These racist jokes against Pashtuns have reached to media and national television as well.

Pashtuns and Pakistani media

In Pakistani dramas, a Pashtun is always given the role of a security guard, cook, shopkeeper, and some other funny creature who cannot speak Urdu fluently and is completely dump. He cannot hold another job because it is perceived that Pashtuns are stupidest creatures on earth.

The portrayal of a Pashtun man as violent, abusive, bearded, chewing naswaar (snuff) in Pakistani dramas. The purpose of these racist jokes may be to share laughter but they have adverse effects on the other side as well.

Source: The NY Times

Jokes are meant to entertain people but they also have the great social power to make up people’s minds. With this power comes great responsibility as well. These jokes have the power of establishing certain social norms. Under the expression of freedom of speech, people make such racist jokes which produce a risk of harm to a certain group of people against another.

With the intention of creating laughter, they have the strongest ability to convert fun into hatred if certain limits are not drawn on time. When a Pashtun joke is cracked, listeners start perceiving them on the basis of these racist comments without knowing what their defining qualities are.

Freedom of expression must not be used as an instrument to establish a “false truth” in a society. If the trend of these jokes is not stopped immediately, the world will see Pashtuns the way they are presented in-jokes and they will never see how brave, loyal, and welcoming they are.

Before making any racist joke and producing seed of hatred in someone’s mind, one must pay close attention to the fact that “united we stand, divided we fall.” Talking about Pashtuns as if they are from another world will bring laughter on some faces but it will equally develop a very wrong notion in others’ minds regarding Pashtuns.

We must stop promoting this stereotype and giving the impression to the world that Pashtuns are dull. Search a little and you will be amazed to know what true gems they are in every field of life.

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History is witness to the fact that Pashtuns are behind no one in any field. If it is the area of science or politics, Pashtuns hold a stronger position. Names like Rahman Baba, Hamza Shinwari, Khushal Khattak, Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, Jansher Khan, Jahangir Khan, Shahid Afridi, and Malala Yousafzai are not hidden from the world.

Throughout Pakistan, non-Pashtuns think frequently that Pashtuns are abusive who violently oppress their women. It is claimed that they do not let their daughters go to school and marry them off without their consent. It is undoubtedly true for some Pashtuns as much as it is true for some non-Pashtun families.

Tragedies and injustices do happen in Pashtun families but they alone must not define them. It is similar to the idea of Islamophobia which the Western world is spreading against Islam/Muslims. There are thousand other healthy jokes which can be made without attacking a particular ethnicity.

Nouman Ali Khan’s golden words

Nouman Ali Khan, the best-known Islamic speaker in the English language, states in his book “Revive your Heart” that the popular comedy industry tries to stereotype something of a particular race. They mock the way they speak or they mock the way they dress or they eat and everybody else gets a laugh out of it.

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Such behavior does not breed respect for other people in the culture. It actually breeds the idea of intolerance and looking at other people as something inferior. Such kind of comedy leads to assumptions which are harmful. Once it starts as I was just joking or I was just saying for fun, it starts sinking deep in minds. It starts with jokes but ends up in convictions and bigotry.

Discrimination based on a race is never okay

Racial bullying in the form of Pashtun jokes is common among those people who grow up in such an environment where racist views are expressed clearly and it is believed that racism is normal and acceptable.

It also begins as a response to certain world events or stories which urge people to make assumptions but this discrimination based on a race is never okay. It separates people and they no longer stand united. It creates boundaries between people of the same nation.

Source: Dawn

Racial bullying makes a particular race believe that they are not important. Racial bullying in the name of the joke must be stopped as immediately as possible. It is illegal to treat someone differently based on their race. It is wrong even when the person does not realize they are doing it. Diversity must be loved and made a reason to mock someone and feel insulted.

Contribution by Laiba Muhammad Aamir

No Visas for Low-Skilled Workers Post Brexit

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Kinza Piracha
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Labor

The latest law in the UK has been introduced and it states that low-skilled employees would not get visas under post-Brexit immigration plans disclosed by the government.

It is urging employers to “move away” from relying on “cheap labor” from Europe and capitalize on retaining staff and formulating automation technology.

The Home Office said EU and non-EU citizens coming to the UK would be dealt with equally after UK-EU free movement ceases on 31 December.

Labour told a “hostile environment” would make it hard to entice workers. But Home Secretary Priti Patel told BBC Breakfast the government wanted to “encourage people with the right talent” and “reduce the levels of people coming to the UK with low skills.”

However, the SNP called this a “ridiculous or dangerous idea”, as many in this group were undergoing “ill health or injury”.

Under the plan, the description of qualified employees would be broadened to include those educated to A-level/Scottish Highers-equivalent norms, not just graduate level, as is presently the topic.

Waiting tables and specific types of farmworkers would be eliminated from the new skilled sector, but current improvements would incorporate carpentry, plastering and childminding.

The government needs to bring in a “points-based” immigration system, as vowed in the Conservative election manifesto.

Under this, overseas citizens would have to attain 70 points to be able to help in the UK.

Uttering in English and having the offer of a qualified job with an “approved sponsor” would give them 50 points.

More points would be granted for qualifications, the income on offer and working in a sector with scarcities.

Workers from European Economic Area regions currently have the automatic right to live and help in the UK irrespective of their income or skill level.

The government states this will expire on 31 December, when the 11-month post-Brexit period will be finished.

The salary limit for skilled workers wanting to come to the UK would be reduced from £30,000 to £25,600.

However, the government announces the threshold would be as low as £20,480 for the population in “specific shortage occupations” – which currently comprise nursing, civil engineering, psychology and classical ballet dancing – or those with PhDs relevant to specific employment.

Nevertheless, there would no longer be an overall cap on the number of skilled workers who could land into the UK.

Well-Supplied Global LNG Market sees Demand Build for Cleaner-Burning Energy

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Shell LNG

Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) grew by 12.5% to 359 million tonnes in 2019, according to Shell’s latest annual LNG Outlook published today.

A significant increase that bolsters LNG’s growing role in the transition to a lower-carbon energy system.

2019 saw key developments that are helping to reshape the industry, namely;

  • an industry record of 40 million tonnes of additional supply becoming available and being consumed by the market.
  • the belief in long-term demand growth triggering record investment decisions in liquefaction capacity of 71 million tonnes.
  • an increase in diversity of contractual structures, providing a wider range of options to LNG buyers.
  • the growing role of gas in improving air quality through coal-to-gas switching in the power and industrial sectors, with coal generation phase-out announcements more than trebling.

Natural gas emits between 45 and 55% fewer greenhouse gas emissions and less than one-tenth of the air pollutants than coal when used to generate electricity.

“The global LNG market continued to evolve in 2019 with demand increasing for LNG and natural gas in power and non-power sectors,” said Maarten Wetselaar, Integrated Gas and New Energies Director at Shell. “Record supply investments will meet people’s growing need for the most flexible and cleanest-burning fossil fuel.”

“While we see weak market conditions today due to record new supply coming in, two successive mild winters and the Coronavirus situation, we expect equilibrium to return, driven by a combination of continued demand growth and reduction in new supply coming on-stream until the mid-2020s.”

Europe absorbed the majority of 2019 supply growth as competitively-priced LNG furthered coal-to-gas switching in the power sector and replaced declining domestic gas production and pipeline gas imports.

New spot-trading mechanisms and a wider variety of indices used for long-term contracts point towards LNG becoming an increasingly flexible commodity.

There was a modest rise in imports to Asia in 2019, compared to the previous two years, a result of mild weather and rising electricity generation from nuclear power in Japan and South Korea, two of the three largest global importers.

In China, LNG imports increased by 14% in 2019 as efforts continued to improve urban air quality.

Also notable was LNG demand growth in South Asia. In total, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan imported 36 million tonnes, an increase of 19% over last year, pointing to emerging growth countries in Asia.

Over the longer-term, global LNG demand is expected to double to 700 million tonnes by 2040, according to forecasts*, as gas plays a significant role in shaping a lower-carbon energy system.

Asia is expected to remain the dominant region in the decades to come, with South and South-east Asia generating more than half of the increased demand.

View Shell’s LNG Outlook 2020 at www.shell.com/lngoutlook

Shaniera Akram Wants You to Love Your Brown Skin

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Kinza Piracha
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Mrs. Akram

Beauty standards for women in Pakistan are limited. Whether they’re tall, short, dark, white, petite or curvy – such beauty ideals have affected so many women and their self-esteem all over the globe.

Despite all the mayhem, activist and philanthropist Shaniera Akram pens a note about how it’s enough.

Earlier today, Akram took to her official Instagram to talk about her battles as a white woman who went through beyond limits to look tan because she was told it was beautiful.

Aiming to promote a much-needed message about loving the skin you’re in a society that’s fixated on gora rang (fair skin), Akram let her heart out.

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To all the girls with brown skin wishing they had white, I just want to let you know that there are a hell of a lot of white girls who grew up wishing they had dark skin too, I know I was one of them. We thought that if our skin was brown we looked healthier, prettier and more attractive to boys. We would go to any length to change the colour of white to brown because that what what was instilled in our minds, that brown was more beautiful. When I was growing up we rubbed harmful oil on our faces and bodies and lay out all day in the harsh UV sun and burn to a crisp, just so that in 3-4 days the red and extremely painful burn would die down and eventually we would have a brown tan! We would also spend hours lying in a solarium which is fake sunlight machine risking skin cancers, skin disease, spots and adding years to our faces causing wrinkles and irreversible damage. And when the sun wasn’t available we would also rub toxic stains and dyes in to our skin everyday to give our skin a 3-5 shades darker sun kissed brown look. We would spend incredible amounts of money to have brown body paint sprayed on our body every week that gets in our hair, clothes and bedsheets, a body paint that is almost like a stain on our skin that doesn’t wash off for days and when it eventually wore off it would leave our skin patchy, streaky and scaley. And I have never tried this but some girls have synthetic hormones injected in to their bodies to stimulate the pigment cells that produce melanin and actually change the colour of the skin from white to brown permanently. What I’m trying to say is Don’t try and change who you are, be happy underneath your skin, your beauty is interpreted by you, you are beautiful no matter what your skin colour is!! And just remember, to all the girls with brown skin who want white, you are the envy of half the women on this planet, women and girls all over the world that go to any extremes to have your colour skin, so that’s got to be something worth enjoying !!! #BeYourself #LoveYourself #TheGrassIsNotAlwaysGreener #BeautyIsOnTheInside #NeverJudgeByTheColourOfOnesSkin #WeAllStruggleToFindOurSelvesBeautiful #WhoCaresWhatOurSkinLooksLike

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Akram started her note saying “to all the girls with brown skin wishing they had white, I just want to let you know that there are a hell of a lot of white girls who grew up wishing they had dark skin too, I know I was one of them”

She went on to share the hardship of “half the women on this planet, women, and girls all over the world that go to any extremes to have your skin color (brown).”

Mentioning how white women resort to get a perfect tan that is considered healthy, Shaniera mentioned how she’s “burnt to a crisp” laying in the sun, used ‘solariums’ and ‘toxic stains’ to achieve brown skin.

”We thought that if our skin was brown we looked healthier, prettier and more attractive to boys. We would go to any length to change the color of white to brown because that what was instilled in our minds, that brown was more beautiful,” she wrote.

She went on to lift up all brown girls that are fed the opposite on this side of the world and told that fair skin is beautiful. “What I’m trying to say is, don’t try and change who you are, be happy underneath your skin, your beauty is interpreted by you, you are beautiful no matter what your skin color is!”

Kudos to Shaniera for giving birth to a positive message that there are always two sides to a coin.

For more news and updates, stay tuned to Brandsynario.

Fawad Khan & Xulfi To Gear Up With Others For Pepsi’s Official PSL Track!

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Kinza Piracha
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Cricket is one sport that succeeds in making Pakistan sentimental! Plus with the annual HBL PSL right around the corner, our enthusiasms are just about to let loose.

From applauding, yelling, expressing on social media and taking not just the various matches to heart but also everything else correlated with the matches.

The Friday Times

The yearly HBL PSL anthems tend to be a huge deal, people welcome them wholeheartedly.

Regardless, the cricket-oriented upbeat tunes are listened to incessantly and ring out on to the stadium in between matches. One thing or another, these anthems become unforgettable.

Pepsi has agreed to add its strength to the show by having a special PSL song composed of its very own.

The song’s teaser will be out later today and packs in the punches with a combination of popular veteran and fresh singers and a composer-producer who has a fan following of his very own.

Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan, aka Xulfi, has composed and produced this track while it is being sung by renowned names that include Fawad Khan, Aima Baig, Haroon Shahid, Asfar Hussain (vocalist from the band Bayaan) and Bilal Ali (vocalist from the band Kashmir).

Including the two young singers from Bayaan and Kashmir with other, more commercially attainable names is a step in the right path.

The song is titled ‘Khel Ja Dil Se’ – quite apt for an anthem centered over cricket, a sport that has constantly been close to Pakistan’s ‘dil’. Some of the verses can be credited to Zulfi while the main chunk of them have been penned by Adnan Dhool.

Furthermore, Zulfi also produced the other, main PSL song, ‘Tayyar Hain’, who has the vocals by Asim Azhar, Ali Azmat, Arif Lohar and Haroon Rashid – a tune that has withstood plenty of critiques ever since its waiver.

What do you think about this upcoming track?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

PSL 2020: Quetta Gladiators Will Miss Boy-Wonder Naseem Shah!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Naseem Shah

Pakistan Super League (PSL) 5 franchise Quetta Gladiators will miss having boy-wonder Naseem Shah on board!

The Pakistan Cricket Board Medical Team has advised the franchise to rest their teen pacer for the first 2 matches, reported Daily Jang.!

The medical panel said Shah needs to rest to recover from his injured ribs, despite the fact that he was given clearance last week.

The panel further said that the two-match rest will see him fit for the rest of the tournament.

This means that Shah will not be playing tomorrow in the opening match of PSL 5 against defending champions Islamabad United if the franchise follows suit that is.

Earlier this month, the fast bowler had sustained the rib injury after his record-breaking hat-trick during the first Test against Bangladesh.

We wish the young lad a quick recovery and hope to see him play for his team and Pakistan soon!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

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HBL PSL 2020: 350 Artists Will Perform in the PSL 5 Opening Ceremony

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Anusha Sachwani
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PSL 5 Opening Ceremony

As many as 350 artists will perform in the opening ceremony of the HBL PSL 2020, which will be held at Karachi’s National Stadium on Thursday.

Artists will entertain Pakistanis in different music genres – Sufi, pop, rock, bhangra, and folk and more at what is set to be the opening ceremony in the history of the HBL PSL.

Thousands will be on the edge of their seats and millions around the globe will be glued to their television screens!

The exclusive lineup includes artists like Abrar-ul-Haq, Aima Baig, Abu Mohammad, Fareed Ayaz, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sajjad Ali, Sanam Marvi and rock band Soch.

On the other hand, Ali Azmat, Arif Lohar, Haroon and Asim Azhar will perform HBL PSL 2020’s anthem ‘Tayyar Hain’.

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The ceremony will be held before the opening match of the tournament between defending champions Quetta Gladiators and two-time champion Islamabad United.

There will also be a grand fireworks display!

PCB Director – Commercial, Babar Hamid, said:

It is only befitting that a grand and glamorous opening ceremony is held to welcome Pakistan’s very own HBL PSL in the country. We have brought together all the top artists in the country to set the tone of what will be an epic tournament.

The ceremony is expected to be approximately an hour-long and will kick-off at 6.45 pm.

The toss for the first match will be held at 8.30 pm, while the much-anticipated first ball of the HBL PSL 2020 will be delivered at 9 pm.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario.

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PSL 2020 Traffic Plan for Karachiites – Routes, Diversions & Parking

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Anusha Sachwani
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PSL 2020 Traffic plan

The most-awaited league of the year is to kick-off today! Pakistan Super League (PSL)’s 5th edition will commence tonight.

A grand ceremony will take place at the National Stadium in Karachi followed by the first match between defending champions Quetta Gladiators and previous champions Islamabad United.

The matches in the National Stadium Karachi (NSK) will be played on February 20 – 23 and March 12 – 17 for which the traffic management plan was formulated to facilitate the citizens.

In order for everyone’s convenience, Karachi Police has issued a traffic plan that will help those who will be traveling on the roads during the matches. Whereas those heading to the National Stadium can park their vehicles at designated parking spots after showing their tickets and CNIC.

Visitors will be provided parking facilities in the notified parking sites, including Urdu University Ground, Gharib Nawaz Football Stadium near Millennium Mall, Expo Center and Rana Liaquat Girls College opposite Aga Khan Hospital Stadium Road.

HBL PSL 2020: 350 Artists Will Perform in the PSL 5 Opening Ceremony

Parking and Routes

Those coming from central and west districts such as Liaquatabad No 10 can use Hassan Square, take a left at University Road and park their vehicles at Expo Centre. From there, spectators will be taken to the stadium via a shuttle bus.

Malir and East Districts

Those commuting from Malir and East districts can use Safoora and NIPA while those traveling from Sohrab Goth via Gulshan Chowrangi can use Gulshan Chowrangi, take a left at University Road, AG Sindh U-Turn, then again University Road and park their vehicles. From there they will be shifted to the area adjacent to Expo Centre via shuttle bus.

Those traveling from East and Malir districts coming from Drigh Road via Shahrah-e-Faisal can use Drigh Road, take a right turn at Rashid Minhas Road, left turn to Millennium Mall and park their vehicles at the Gharib Nawaz Football Stadium near Millennium Mall. From there they will be shifted to Bahria University adjacent to the National Stadium via shuttle bus.

South, City, West and Korangi/Defence districts

Those commuting from South, City, West and Korangi/Defence districts and areas via Shahrah-e-Faisal can use Sharah-e-Faisal, Shahrah-e-Quaideen, Allah Wali Chowrangi, Society Light Signal, PP Chowrangi, University Road, Hassan Square, Baitul Mukaram U-turn, Expo Centre Gate 1 and then park their vehicles at Rana Liaquat Ali Khan Girls College from where they will go out from the Expo Centre Gate No 2 of the stadium or Shahrah-e-Faisal, Drigh Road, Rashid Minhas, NIPA, University Road to Expo Centre’s Gate No.1.

Nazimabad and Liaquatabad

Those traveling from Central and West districts coming from Nazimabad and Liaquatabad No10 can use Hassan Square, take a left towards University Road, Baitul Mukaram U-turn, Expo Centre Gate 1 and park their vehicles at the Expo Centre, KDA Club and China Ground from where they will go out from Expo Centre’s Gate No 2 for the stadium.

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Diversions

Karsaz: All kinds of traffic coming from Nursery shall not be permitted to proceed to Habib Ibrahim Rehmat Ullah Road towards Stadium (Sir Shah Suleman Road). These vehicles will be diverted towards Drigh Road, Sharea Faisal, left turn Rashid Minhas Road, Millennium to NIPA.

Millennium: All kinds of traffic coming from Rashid Minhas Road shall not be permitted to proceed towards the stadium.

These vehicles will be diverted towards NIPA, Askari-IV (Millennium), Drigh Road to Shahrah-e-Faisal or Millennium, NIPA to Safoora Chowrangi or NIPA to Gulshan Chowrangi to Sohrab Goth.

New Town Chowrangi: From University Road, all kinds of traffic shall not be permitted to proceed to Stadium Road from New Town Chowrangi turning. Traffic will be diverted towards Jail, Shaheed-e-Millat or straight towards PP Chowrangi. Public coming from Aga Khan Hospital and Liaquat National Hospital will be allowed from the New Town PS side.

University Road, Shaheed-e-Millat Road and Rashid Minhas Road will remain open for traffic. All commuters from Central, East, Malir, South and West can use the Lyari Expressway’s both sides from Mirza Adam Khan Chowk, Mauripur Road up to Sohrab Goth.

Heavy Traffic

Heavy traffic will not be allowed from Sohrab Goth to Nipa, Liquatabad No 10 to Hassan Square, Peoples Chowrangi towards University road.

Traffic coming from Shahar-e-Faisal shall not be permitted to proceed towards Stadium.

These vehicles will be diverted towards NIPA, Askari-IV (Millennium), Drigh Road to Shara-e-Faisal or Millennium, NIPA to Safora Chowrangi or NIPA to Gulshan Chowrangi to Sohrab Goth.

Vehicles entering from University Road shall not be permitted to proceed towards Stadium Road from New Town Chowrangi turning and it will be diverted towards Jail Road, Shaheed-e-Millat or straight to Peoples Chowrangi.

Traffic coming to Aga Khan Hospital, Liaquat National Hospital will be allowed from New Town PS.

You can find the traffic plan here:

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HUM Women Leaders Award Honours Iconic Women from Pakistan & Overseas

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The inaugural edition of HUM Women Leaders Award held at the Governor House, Karachi, honoured and celebrated 11 iconic women from Pakistan and abroad and a dynamic man for their contributions and achievement in the fields of diplomacy, finance, social work, healthcare, adventure sports, human rights, journalism and women’s rights.

The awards ceremony was graced by Dr Arif Alvi, President Islamic Republic of Pakistan, HE Paul W Jones, the US Ambassador to Pakistan, honourable consul generals, Governor Sindh Imran Ismail, dignitaries and crème de la crème of the entertainment industry of Pakistan.

The event started with a thankyou note by Sultana Siddiqui, President HUM Network Limited to the President and the honourable guests for gracing the special evening.

While addressing the attendees, Ms Siddiqui said,:

“The reason for this event is that we recognize the contributions made by women in society the world over, celebrate their stories, share the lessons they learned after crossing each milestone and most importantly inspire the younger generation to go beyond these milestones.”

Iconic Women From Pakistan And Abroad Honoured At Hum Women Leaders Award During her speech, Ms. Siddiqui also made a special announcement of Women Leadership Initiative Fund of HUM, collaborated by Charter of Compassion, which will be given to the award recipients to seed social initiatives for girls and women in the country.

It will be one million rupees annual seed money and HUM and CFC will coordinate and facilitate the group in developing and implementing initiatives that are agreed upon by them. Quality, impact, compassion, and collaboration will be key guidelines for the initiative.

Iconic Women From Pakistan And Abroad Honoured At Hum Women Leaders Award

Following Sultana Siddiqui, the US Ambassador to Pakistan Paul W Jones while addressing the attendees said, “The United States is committed to giving equal opportunities to both men and women. Empowered women play a vital role in a country’s social and economic development.”

Iconic Women From Pakistan And Abroad Honoured At Hum Women Leaders Award

Chief Guest of the event, Dr Arif Alvi President Islamic Republic of Pakistan while addressing the attendees said:

“The Quaid e Azam once said that nations cannot progress without women working side by side with the men. From one fourth quota system for women in medical and engineering colleges back in the 80s to almost 80 percent representation of women in these institutions today, our nation has come a long way but only 10 percent these women make it to the workplace. This needs to be changed. We have witnessed that when given the opportunity women work twice as hard as men.”

Hosted by Mira Sethi, the awards ceremony began with the first award being presented to mountaineer Samina Baig, Pakistan’s first female mountaineer in recognition of her tremendous achievements in adventure sports and for her efforts towards gender equality, climate change and women empowerment, presented by Hina Bayat.

The second award of the evening was given to Jalila Haider, the first female attorney of the Hazara community by Sania Saeed in recognition of her selfless devotion to women and children’s rights and her outstanding work with local communities to provide opportunities to vulnerable women and children.

This was followed by a special obituary package, paying tribute to all the iconic women of the past who have made a mark with their resilience and tremendous success and are a source of inspiration for women and men around the world.

Barrister Khadija Siddiqi received her award from Mahira Khan in recognition of her bravery and determination to stand tall against powerful and corrupt opposition and unsupportive society.

The next recipient was Narges Abyar, the acclaimed Iranian film director who received her award from Madiha Saeed and Zeba Bakhtiar in recognition of her contributions for sensitively highlighting the plight of women and children caused by society, war and radicalism in her films and also for defying the war genre’s conventions by featuring female characters that rejected the gender norms expected of them.

The first segment of the awards was followed by a special performance of singing sensation Sajjad Ali and Zaw Ali who enthralled the audiences with their soulful voices.

The second segment of the awards, hosted by Sanam Saeed commenced with Dr Fouzia Saeed receiving her award from the Italian Consul General Anna Ruffino and Javed Sheikh in recognition of her exemplary services for promotion of Pakistani culture, women’s issues, courageous stand against sexual harassment and commitment to women’s advancement.

Iconic Women From Pakistan And Abroad Honoured At Hum Women Leaders Award

Ace actor Bushra Ansari was next to receive her award from Asima Haq and Bunto Kazmi in recognition of her years of contributions to television and cinema. The next award was given to Mary Robinson, the first woman President of Ireland and a forceful advocate for gender equality, women’s participation in peace-building and human dignity.

She was unable to attend the event due to work commitments and addressed the attendees via a video message, thanking the awards committee for the honour.

Iconic Women From Pakistan And Abroad Honoured At Hum Women Leaders Award

The next award was presented to Dr Seemin Jamali by Duraid Qureshi, CEO HUM Network in recognition of her outstanding services in the public sector and medical profession which was followed by a choreographed act of Hania Amir.

Iconic Women From Pakistan And Abroad Honoured At Hum Women Leaders Award

The last segment of the ceremony hosted by Mira Sethi and Sanam Saeed began with the first award presented to the only man awardee of the night, Omar Aftab, a globally recognized campaign strategist for women’s and child health, economic and social development and his work for social justice and human rights, presented Masarrat Misbah.

Iconic Women From Pakistan And Abroad Honoured At Hum Women Leaders Award

Zubeida Mustafa was next to receive her award from Governor Sindh, Imran Ismail for her contributions in the field of journalism and her in-depth investigations and campaigns on education, health care, women’s empowerment, children’s rights, and human rights.

The next award was given to Dr. Shamshad Akhtar in recognition of her illustrious career in the male-dominated field of finance where she became the first woman in Pakistan’s history to serve as Governor State Bank. The award was presented by the first lady Mrs. Samina Alvi.

The last award of the night was presented to Maleeha Lodhi for her brilliant diplomatic career and contributions in giving Pakistan a positive profile at the UN as Pakistan’s former Ambassador and Permanent Representative. The award was presented by Sultana Siddiqui. The program concluded with a special performance by Hadiqa Kiyani.

The awards ceremony will be televised on International Women’s Day on HUM globally. HWLA aims to recognize and honour the contributions and achievements of iconic women from Pakistan and around the world who are change-makers in their respective fields and a symbol and source of hope, courage, determination, and inspiration for women across the globe.

These iconic women are mentors and role models for girls who aspire to be achievers. In the words of Melinda Gates ‘Women speaking up for themselves and for those around them is the strongest force we have to change the world’.

The aim of these awards is to encourage women to think big and continue the legacy of HUM Network which has always advocated the empowerment of women through its content.

Talks@PTCL: The Success Story of Bioniks

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Anusha Sachwani
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PTCL

Ayez Mustafa, a kind-hearted young boy, was prepared to have a normal life where he would grow up, excel and achieve success in life.

However, fate had different plans for this animal lover, who lost his arm while trying to save a pigeon stuck in an electric fence.

Today he stands as an inspiration and a beacon of hope for many but his journey was not easy. He suffered a massive electric shock due to which his arm was amputated. This was not only a physical challenge but also an emotional setback as it crushed his aspirations and dreams.

He was faced with many hurdles where he could not do everyday daily tasks resulting in humiliation, low self-esteem, and isolation.

Today, however, he stands tall with pride, contentment and a prosthetic arm as he narrates his story to the Talks@PTCL audience. This positive change was possible due to one man; Anas Niaz, a mechatronics engineer, the founder and CTO of Bioniks. PTCL invited Anas to give a talk on what his organization does and how it helps people who have suffered an amputation.

Bioniks is a Karachi-based startup that develops advanced prosthetic limbs for amputees. Ayez was one of the beneficiaries that enlightened the audience with his inspirational story, where Bioniks played a key role in bringing a positive change in his approach to life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGCQLJJ_Ac4

Giving an emotional and thought-provoking talk at the event, Anas highlighted how there is a dire need for these prosthetics in our country as there are currently over 6 million people in Pakistan who suffer limb amputations. Most people are unable to get proper treatment due to a lack of basic infrastructure and medical facilities.

Bioniks has introduced an advanced version of prosthetics, which unlike the regular ones, are light in weight (only 500g) and do not require a harness. This also helps overcome the societal ordeal which they face in the form of disdain and discrimination.

Furthermore, the technology is controlled by brain waves, i.e. users only need to think of the task and the prosthetic limb moves automatically. Bioniks has been able to make it a cost-effective solution thus making it possible for all strata of society to benefit at a broader level.

Internationally, prosthetic limbs can cost up to USD 70,000 (More than 1 crore Pakistan rupees). Through local production, Bioniks has brought that cost down to PKR 70,000.

Bioniks stands as a source of inspirational, motivating and intriguing stories that have touched so many deserving people who can now afford to lead a life of normalcy. It’s also pertinent to mention that this successful start-up nurtured in National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi, an initiative backed by Ignite, LMKT, and PTCL that provides support to startups.

This story shows how Talks@PTCL strives to fulfill its promise of bringing inspirational people and stories for its audience from different walks of life.

Final Chance to Grab Your Tickets for PSL 2020

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Web Desk
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PSL Ticket

The hype over PSL is at its peak and the masses are eager to enjoy the event. Wondering where you can buy your tickets from?

All your cricket fans, grab your tickets as soon as you can! The first batch of tickets will be available for purchase through yayvo.com.

PCB reportedly aims at keeping the ticket prices at the minimum in a bid to attract a large audience. According to sources close to the PCB, the prices of the enclosures will range from Rs500 to Rs3,000.

The fifth edition of PSL is gearing up to entertain Pakistanis both within the country and overseas. Over 350 artists are expected to perform tonight including some of the most renowned local artists including Fawad Khan, Arif Lohar, and others.

Tonight defending champions Quetta Gladiators will take on previous champions Islamabad united after the opening ceremony which is all set to start at 6:45 Pm at National Stadium Karachi. Reportedly, the opening ceremony is costed at Rs. 210 million.

Pakistan Super League 2020 is now the most anticipated event in Pakistan. However, we’re eager to learn about the host of the event. Can you guess who would that be?

People are rooting for Ali Zafar to host the event and for now, we’re just waiting for an official announcement!

The fever of PSL 5th Edition is on and people are desperately waiting to see their favorite champions to set the stadium on fire. From Karachi Kings to Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi to Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United to Multan Sultans  – all teams are top-notch.

In the previous four editions of Pakistan Super League, many world-renowned and hard-hitting players not only further elevated the standard of the event but also let the cricket viewers around the globe witness an exciting display of top-class cricket.

As the PSL fifth edition is approaching fast, the cricket fans in Pakistan are again eagerly be waiting for it to see some of the top players in international and domestic cricket playing before their eyes.

TikTokers Are Going Crazy Over PSL’s #TayyarHainChallenge

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Laiba Omer
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PSL TikTok

The fifth edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League is almost here and TikTokers are going crazy across the country with PSL’s #TayyarHainChallenge

The cricket crazy nation is eagerly awaiting the performances of the top players in international and domestic cricket. All the PSL matches will be played in the home country and local stadiums for the first time since the inception of the franchise and the excitement has doubled.

Many fans took the TayyarHain challenge on Tiktok displaying their creativity with the HBL Pakistan Super League’s official anthem “Tayar Hain”.

Watch Tiktokers take the #TayyarHainChallenge here:

@usmanasim66aap bhi apna #TayyarHainChallenge post krain, aur thepslt20official ko follow krain #famousmolvi #team07up♬ original sound – Malik Usman

@hiba_sanaThis is my #TayyarHainChallenge what’s yours? Post your challenge with this sound and follow thepslt20 and win a PSL shirt 🙇🏻‍♀️♥️ #foryoupage♬ original sound – Hiba Khan

@romaisa.khan._This is my #TayyarHainChallenge, what’s yours? Post your challenge with this sound, tag, follow thepslt20official & win a PSL shirt!♬ original sound – Romaisa Khan

@smansoorhaiderthis my challenge #TayyarHainChallenge thepslt20official♬ original sound – Zulqarnain Sikandar

@pari_haniyaye hai mera tayar ho challenge #tayyarhainchallange team zalmi thepslt20official hamari team Zalmi♬ original sound – Phoollu ki vines

@xcute77🌹 thank u for supporting me😊#comedy #sofunny#student #myoutfit#funy♬ original sound – Pir Ahmed 🌟

@ahmedzaid.70So it’s My’n #TayyarHainChallenge. now You all have to Make This Challenge.For The Better Video Don’t Forget To Tag thepslt20official. #ad #zalover♬ original sound – Hiba Khan

@phoollluYe hai mera #TayyarHainChallenge. Apna challenge iss sound pe lagao thepslt20official ko follow aur tag karo aur prize jeeto❤♬ original sound – Phoollu ki vines

@pirahmedHere’s my #TayyarHainChallenge, 🔥 what’s yours ? Post your challenge, tag and follow thepslt20official and get featured on their official channel.♬ original sound – Pir Ahmed 🌟

You can now also showcase your creativity and take the challenge. Upload a fun video on TikTok with the hashtag #TayyarHainChallenge

Ready for PSL? Let us know in the comment section below.

24 Pakistani Bridal Dress Designers Get In Trouble With FBR For Massive Tax Evasion

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Ariba Raza
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Source: Logical Baat

Pakistan’s fashion industry has demonstrated great growth potential over the last decade. With an increase in demand locally and globally, higher earnings follow.

According to reports, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued warnings to 24 famous Pakistani bridal dress designers for allegedly being involved in tax evasion.

Some of the famous designers who sent this notice by FBR, included Sania Maskatiya, Wardha Saleem, Amna Chaudhry, Nida Azwer, Natasha Kamal and others.

The FBR said that he came to surface while their tax returns were being analyzed and an audit was being conducted.

Moreover, the bureau said that the information about the designers’ income will be matched with their declared Income and Wealth statements filed.

Here’s what Sardar Ali Solangi, Deputy Commissioner IR said in the notice:

“Some of the designers even charge millions for a single dress but when their income tax returns were analyzed it was found that quite a large number of these dress designers were paying the very meager amount of tax i.e. their declared income does not commensurate with their receipts,”

Well, we’re yet to hear from the above-mentioned designers and what they have to say about the notices they’ve been sent.

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PSL 2020 Anthem ‘Tayyar Hain’ by Ali Azmat, Arif Lohar, Haroon Rashid & Asim Azhar is Here!

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Anusha Sachwani
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tayyar hain lead

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 is just around the corner and the official anthem titled ‘Tayyar Hain’ is here!

Featuring Ali Azmat, the anthem was aired across all major television channels at 8:55 pm exact.

The song not only features the Junoon famed superstar Ali Azmat but also Arif Lohar, Haroon Rashid and Asim Azhar who are celebrating the first PSL season which will be played entirely in Pakistan!

Moreover, this brilliant track is produced by renowned musician Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan (Xulfi), while Kamal Khan of Laal Kabootar fame has directed its video.

Listen to Pakistan’s new and favorite track below:

Last year’s PSL 4 2019 anthem ‘Khel Deewano Ka’ was sung by Fawad Khan and written by Shuja Haider, and also featured rapper Young Desi.

https://youtu.be/Xr_IZbEk8Y8

Rockstar Ali Zafar was the voice of the previous 3 anthems for PSL out of which 2017’s ‘Ab Khel Jamay Ga’ remained the most famous.

https://youtu.be/NFqzetIVKrQ

What are your thoughts about the PSL 5 2020 Anthem ‘Tayyar Hain’?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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VEON’s Designate Co-CEO Sergi Herrero Visits Pakistan, Meets With PM Imran Khan

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Web Desk
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Jazz

VEON’s co-Chief Executive Officer Sergi Herrero visited Pakistan to meet with key government stakeholders in a bid to reaffirm VEON and its subsidiary, Jazz’s, commitment to the economy and explore mutually beneficial avenues to further economic growth.

During his visit, Sergi called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad to discuss collaborative ways in which VEON and Jazz can assist with the country’s socio-economic development through further advancements in telecommunications, internet & digital financial services, and be a partner for Digital Pakistan and extension of digital services to the masses. This meeting was synonymous with the Prime Minister’s Digital Pakistan initiative, enabling broadband and digital financial services for the mass population.

Prime Minister appreciated the long association of VEON with Pakistan having US$ 9 billion investment and serving 60 million subscribers with a multitude of services.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Imran Khan highlighted that Pakistan has great investment potential in the communications and energy sectors. The government is focused on providing ease-of-doing-business with liberal investment policy which has been acknowledged by international financial institutions. The Prime Minister stated that his government has launched the “Digital Pakistan” initiative with the aim to provide a platform to the Pakistani youth to become independent and drivers of economic growth.

 

The Prime Minister stated that, under the Vision 2025 and the Digital Policy, the government has aimed to increase the size of the Pakistani ICT industry to the US $ 20 billion by the year 2025. He emphasized that a digital ecosystem with infrastructure and institutional frameworks for rapid delivery of innovative digital services, applications and content is being provided to the IT proficient youth.

Prime Minister Khan highlighted the key role of the Telecom sector in the economic growth of the country is one of the highest tax-paying sectors and major foreign investment.

Sergi apprised the Prime Minister of plans including pursuing growth opportunities in 4G services both through traditional connectivity and growing ecosystem of new tech services and by utilizing the Group’s new Ventures division to accelerate the growth of digital financial services via JazzCash. He pledged the Group’s full support towards the Government’s #DigitalPakistan agenda.

He also highlighted Jazz’s role in the digital transformation witnessed across various sectors through a growing customer base of 60 million subscribers connected via 25,000km of optic fiber backbone in 1000+ cities. Sergi highlighted how the Group’s investment has allowed for more than 12,500 sites nationwide making Jazz not only the largest network but also the fastest internet provider in the telecom sector.

“The government has been supportive of the telecom sector in recent years and we appreciate the role they have played in building a conducive environment for foreign investment. Going forward, we fully support a scalable licensing regime for the industry, and an enabling tax framework that strengthens the digital ecosystem, promotes FDI and fosters entrepreneurship,” said Sergi Herrero.

Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim was also present at this meeting.

“Leveraging on our expertise and leadership position, we have responsibly led the digital transformation that Pakistan is witnessing today. From the ease of internet access to innovative and affordable digital technologies, the company’s efforts are focused on bridging the digital divide in Pakistan and opening doors of equal opportunities,” added Aamir Ibrahim.

This visit illustrates the growing importance of Pakistan’s market in VEON’s portfolio, as this is Sergi’s first foreign visit since the Group announced his appointed as the Co-CEO, effective from 1st March 2020.

Netherlands BS-MS Scholarship 2021 Open For International Students

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Kinza Piracha
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The Netherlands Scholarship by Minerva Scholarship Fund for worldwide undergrad and masters degree program students for the year 2021 is presently open.

The Minerva Scholarship Fund Foundation intends to provide scholarships for study and research projects within numerous fields of study.

MSF strives to fund outstanding and exclusive student projects, both in the Netherlands and abroad.

The Minerva Scholarship Fund is an ambition of the Leiden Minerva Student Association.

The Minerva Scholarship Fund Foundation is a registered charity (ANBI) in terms of Dutch income tax laws.

Donations to the foundation are tax-deductible. Donations must meet specific standards to qualify for ANBI status.

Since 2009, the Minerva Scholarship Fund Foundation (MSF) has provided Leiden University students of all domains with scholarships for study and research projects. The MSF also aspires to support exceptional student projects overseas.

Netherland Minerva Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

  • A student is registered as a Bachelor or Master student at Leiden University.
  • One does do not need to be a member of L.S.V. Minerva.
  • The application correlates to an exceptional or prestigious study or research program in the Netherlands or abroad.
  • The project falls into one of the following classifications: internship, study or research. Ph.D. tracks and detailed Master programmes are not able.

How to apply for the Netherland Minerva Scholarship?

  1. Download the below application form from www.minervascholarshipfund.com.
  2. Finish the form.
  3. Check if you have all the required documents
  4. Submit your completed application dossier to the the address provided, prior to the deadline.

This opportunity is great for the students who are yearning higher levels of education.

Umar Sharif’s Daughter Falls Victim to Illegal Organ Transplant

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Web Desk
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Umar Sharif

According to Images, Umar Sharif’s daughter had fallen prey to an illegal organ transplant and had passed away earlier this week. She died of serious complications after the surgery took place in Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

Human Organ Transplant Authority (HOTA) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) raided the house of Dr. Fawad Mumtaz, transplant surgeon in Bahria Town, Lahore.

Reportedly, Dr. Fawad was allegedly running an organ trade network illegally. As soon as the authorities reached Dr. Fawad Mumtaz’s house, he had already fled the scene.

The complaint was made by the famous comedian’s son, Jawad Umar who stated that “Hira Sharif died in the wake of her illegal kidney transplant carried out by Dr. Fawad Mumtaz”

Kidney Transplant

Dr. Fawad has a reputation for being a part of illegal activities as there are several other criminal cases lodged in different parts of Punjab including Faisalabad, Multan, Lahore.

An official, who preferred not to be named highlighted that it is a ‘slap in the face of the faulty criminal justice system’ for letting a doctor carry out illegal surgeries uninterruptedly despite several reports.

Dr. Fawad had charged Rs. 3.4 million for the transplant at an unknown location in AJK where the patient developed serious complications.

Jawad also stated that his sister was rushed to the hospital near Raiwind Road in a life-threatening situation where she breathed her last.

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6 Reasons Why You Should Swap Places With Ahsan Irshad, An Adventure Chef!

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Kinza Piracha
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Source: Instagram/Daguywhocooks

Given the scarcity of conventional facilities and aids combined with harsh landscape, why would someone want to cook food in the wilderness and not in the comfort of their home?

That’s precisely what we wanted to understand when images of Ahsan Irshad, a “self-taught adventure cook” began doing rounds on social media.

Ahsan quit his full-time job and opted for his dream where he felt free. Like so many of us, the 26-year-old budding chef acknowledged that while he had amassed a degree that was well-suited to the needs of highly competitive job market (he studied computer science), that wasn’t where his heart and soul was.

Ahsan has his own Instagram blog and YouTube channel where he shares photos and videos of his cooking explorations with the world.

https://youtu.be/WdaW178OCb8

So, we decided to list down the reasons why we wanted to swap places with Arshad. 

1. His food looks mouth-watering and he’s certainly your guy if you wish to learn the rules of being a great cook, especially when you’re in the wild exploring. 

2. Enjoying the first sip of that garam chai between the mountains and cold is like heaven on earth. 

3. Having some food for soul in Kumrat doesn’t seem to shabby right?

4. Would you look at the sight? This truly is nature’s beauty!

5. This is precisely what you call an Instagrammer’s paradise. 

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As we all know that today is the last day of 2018, it has been an amazing year for me because I finally started doing what i love, I started following my passion and this year has been a happiest year of my life, met many amazing people here On instagram. i want to Thankyou all very much, you guys appreciate me and support me and it really means a lot to me. Thankyou so much guys you all are the best, May the New year bring joy in your life and may you all get to follow your passion and dreams, Stay blessed and keep smiling. . . . . . . . . . #travelbeautifulpakistan #ig_pakistan #mushkpuritop #snow #snowhike #mountaintop #murree #picturepakistan #pictureofpakistan #mountainsofpakistan #winter #winteradventures #snowadventures #beautifulpakistan #happylife #happytimes #islamabadfoodblog #pakistanifoodbloggers #daguywhocooks #lovepakistan #travelpakistan #pictureoftheday #picturepakistan #bye2018 #happynewyear

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6. Enjoying shawarma in the wild seems like too good to be true but ok. 

Born and raised in Islamabad, Ahsan Arshad is recognized for cooking different cuisines outdoors – desi food, Italian and Chinese dishes as well as fast food.

Now you know why we wish to trade places with this chef!

Pakistani Female Contesting to Represent Students in London

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Laiba Omer
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MINA RANA

Mina Rana, a Pakistani student previously, has launched an innovative election campaign at the King’s College London. The purpose of this election is to redefine the relationship students share with university and vise versa.

As reported by the News, Rana sat down and had an elaborate discussion on the matter. Rana hopes that the outcome of the overall campaign will produce a cohesive environment for students at King’s College London.

She explained that the campaigns main focus will revolve around intriguing topics such as countering Islamophobia, raising charity, religious and gender diversity, better facilities for students dedicated to mental health.

“I am contesting the elections for Vice President Activities and Development to represent Pakistan and show the world what Pakistani women can do when they are given equal opportunities,” says Rana.

Kings

Rana discussed further the initial time each students has to wait to have access to the mental health facility, “Students have to wait for up to 10 weeks to access mental health support at King’s. If I am elected, I will enable final year psychology students to support those suffering from mental health problems so that a friendly environment is created for students without incurring any extra burden on the university and also ensure shorter waiting times to see a counselor.”

Her focus will basically be interfaith harmony. She hopes she can work on creating a welcoming environment for people joining King’s from across the globe.

A fellow mate, Claire at King’s commented on Mina’s campaign,” She has always been an engaging student. She’s the person who anyone can come to share their problems because she goes the extra mile to make everyone feel special.”

The campaign’s slogan is, “She should run ’cause she’s the one.” Rana has earlier been part of multiple student societies at King’s such as Pakistan Society, India Society, Feminist Society, Italian Society, and Indo-Pak Development Society.

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