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iOS 14 vs iOS 13 – Which One’s Better?

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Laiba Omer
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Apple has surprised us all with the latest iOS 14 – it is nothing less than a breath of fresh air. With the newest update, Apple has launched many new features such as picture-in-picture, widgets, app library, and so much more.

Virtually many of these features have been offered by Android years ago. This is the first time Apple has given some options to customize your iPhone, unlike previous versions of iOS.

However, there are very apparent issues that have not been resolved in either of the versions such as Apple’s mail app that performs poorly, or the music app that is still useless unless you decide to buy music from iTunes and more.

Here are Top 5 Android Features iOS 14 has. Read the full story here:

iOS 14 to Have Top 5 Android Features

The weather app in iOS 14 is so much better than the one in iOS 13

The notification bar shows more information now, such as calls being blocked, apps accessing a microphone or camera, etc. Just recently, Tiktok was caught accessing information even after the user was done using the app.

The iOS 14 layout is so aesthetically pleasing than the previous version!

With all the new features, the iOS 14 update is bigger and better.

Here are eight cool new features from the latest update, you must check out!

8 Cool Features Of iOS 14 You Need To Know About

IOS 14 is more accessible than the previous version. For someone whose profession requires organizing, the home screen, along with widgets, can serve a higher purpose. Fun fact, You can also stack your widgets in different shapes and sizes.

You can also hide apps that you no longer use in the latest version. For apps that you use, you can easily add them to a drawer on either of the home screens—no more staring a grid of unorganized apps!

The new home screen has changed enormously. While few love the original version, many still can’t get a hang to it. Read here how the home screen has changed enormously.

5 Changes on iOS 14 Home Screen You Should Know About

If we compare the iOS 14 with iOS 13 – I think the latest version is better, which gives you enough freedom to customize your phone and latest features to explore.

Which version of iOS is your favorite? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Here’s How Brands Can Create Positive Social Impact

By
Lyza Rashid
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Here's How Brands Can Create A Positive Social Impact
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Brands today have to create a positive social impact. They must be more than what they sell to survive in the 21st century. They must be names that are applauded for how they sell it and the way they share their resources.

What Is Meant by ‘Positive Social Impact’

Positive social impact is a reference to ‘corporate social responsibility.’ The latter term is a self-regulation mechanism for businesses to aid them in their philanthropic, activist, or charitable goals. Moreover, brands that do not abide by their corporate social responsibilities are often shunned. 

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If you’re looking for a guide on how to implement them better or to see whether your favorite brands are socially responsible, keep reading!

1. Create A Brand Ethos That Resonate With People

Firstly, create a brand ethos. Brand ethos refers to a connection that is made between the brand and its audience. Necessarily it’s the beliefs of a company that helps them align with customers who share the same ideas. Having a practical ethos can help you start critical social dialogues. 

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For instance, several brands create a dialogue on racism, sexism, and unfair labor practices. Speaking about unfair practices is a way for a brand to use its influence to create a positive social impact.

2. Be Environmentally Friendly

Secondly, implement environmental-friendly policies. Reduce your carbon footprint. Package your goods in biodegradable material. Recycle. Filter. Dump your waste responsibly. In a survey cited by Harvard Business Review, 65% of people said they buy purpose-driven brands.

Advocating for environmental sustainability and implementing it is a win-win situation. You not only build clout with a broad base of consumers, but you also get to create a positive social impact.

3. Abolish Sexist Policies

Thirdly, lead the change in making workplace progressive. Take your cue from Netflix—  52 weeks of paid parental leave are offered to its employees, which can be availed whenever. Parental consent is also the same for men and women alike. Moreover, the average parental leave other tech companies provide is 18 weeks. 

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Additionally, ensuring that male and female employees are judged based on their performance solely is also an effective measure. This way, the concept of ‘glass ceiling’ can slowly but surely be broken down. Having strict harassment laws can make sure that the workplaces of such brands are safe for all.

4. Set Aside A Percentage of Profit For Charity

Lastly, donate to good causes. Setting aside a percentage of profits to be deducted from annual profit sheets is a great way too. It is cost-effective: taking out monthly can be labor-intensive and inefficient. Donating a sum from annual profit will ensure that a substantial amount is going to the charity of your choice.

Similarly, you can fund underprivileged schools, old homes, orphanages, or animal welfare organizations. Whatever cause speaks to your heart can be helped by you donating even the smallest percentage of your profit. Moreover, this way, other brands can be inspired and motivated to do the same!

How many brands do you know who are creating a positive social impact? Let us know in the comments below!

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How To Get Rid Of Oily Skin In This Killer Heat!

By
Fatima Akhtar
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If the “getting rid” part of the article brought you here, then welcome to the #IHateMySkin club (yes, a FRIENDS fan here). I’ve got good and bad news for you.

  • Bad News: you can’t just “get rid” of your skin type like that.
  • Good News: you can treat it better and make it look good!

Taking care of your oily skin can be a tricky thing, especially in this killer heat. Open pores, acne, and greasy face all are common during this time. It can be even more challenging when you have to go to school, university, or work.

Oh, if only people with naturally good skin knew how privileged they are!

Well, you can start with not skipping washing your face twice a day AT LEAST. Try to use an exfoliator that is good for oily skin. Never ditch your sunscreen. Lastly, a proper diet and drinking plenty of water can make your skin look so much better.

Here are four things you should do to treat your oily skin better:

1. Pat it dry

After watching your face, pat dries your skin. Don’t bury your face in the towel and rub it on the surface. Instead, pat your face gently and with a clean cloth. If those water droplets, running down your face, don’t annoy you, then air drying is an even better option. Air drying is suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin as well.

2. Blotting papers

Blotting papers are a lifesaver in this heat. Nowadays, wearing a mask can make a face even more greasy. Blotting papers can be beneficial. They absorb oil and make skin look non-greasy. So, whenever you go outdoors, just make sure to keep them in your bag. Blotting papers make your makeup look fresh even when it isn’t.

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3. Face Mask

Face masks can hydrate the skin and remove oils. They can make skin look fresh by closing the pores. Clay face masks work well on oily skin. If you want to apply a natural face mask, then raw honey is a great option.

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4. Moisturize your skin!!

There is a huge misconception out there that you don’t need to moisturize your oily skin. If you do, then it will look even more greasy. This is an entirely baseless misconception. Oily skin needs to be moisturized as well. If you don’t moisturize your skin, it will produce excessive oil. Aloe Vera has proven to be an excellent moisturizer for both oily as well as acne-prone skin.

What is your skin type, and how do you take care of it? Let us know in the comments below!

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5 Ways to Prevent Your Phone from Being Hacked

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Web Desk
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Smartphones have virtually taken over our lives in this modern and digital world. These devices that we carry with us at all times have quite a lot of personal information such as
our online banking details, our whereabouts, our data, etc.

Even though the smartphone has vulnerable data, people tend to take it very lightly while clicking on random links, pop up windows, ads, or download malware on their devices without knowing. You must educate yourself regarding the problem to prevent any theft of data.

These devices are vulnerable and can easily be hacked if you don’t take precautions. Here are five ways you can prevent your phone from being hacked:

1- Switch Off Bluetooth at All Times: Leaving your Bluetooth on at all times is not safe. Firstly, it will drain your phone’s battery, and secondly, it will provide hackers access to your device. This form of hacking is so neatly done that the user might never be able to identify that the device is being hacked.

Switch off the Bluetooth when it is not required.

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2- Stop Using Public wifi: This is one of the popular ways; your phone might get hacked. When you connect your phone to public wifi, hackers can access your phone. In this way, they steal your personal information by using wifi to an open hotspot.

When out in public, avoid using the Public wifi, and in case you’re using it, keep it short. End your session as soon as you’re done.

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3- Pop up Windows: While using a browser on your phone, or surfing on the internet, you see pop up windows that display some kind of luring content such as make money online or something or the other. It is advisable not to click on those windows or the ads as malware content downloads on your phone automatically, which can lead to someone entering your device and stealing valuable information.

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4- Turn off the auto-fill feature: iOS and Android both have the auto-fill feature, which automatically fills your username, email address, and password to many websites as long as you allow it. iPhone usually requires your finger impression or Face ID for that which is exceptionally feasible for someone who forgets their credentials often, but the feature is not the safest.

Hackers can obtain this information from the feature conveniently. It is best not to use the feature and write down your credentials someplace safe.

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5- Protect your Credit Card data: If you have made a transaction online, be sure to delete the information of your credit card later once you’re done. If in case, this information goes in the wrong hands, you will get into some serious trouble.

Not having a credit/debit card added to your phone will not attract hackers to hack your device. Also, get a paid security app that can prevent information theft.

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Have something to add? Let us know in the comment section below.

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4 Important Things To Teach Your Kids About Cyberbullying

By
Fatima Akhtar
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Cyberbullying can take many shapes, including threatening a person through text messaging or social media, taking inappropriate pictures of someone, or “leaking them.” According to the i-SAFE foundation, around half of the children and teens from around the are bullied online.

Additionally, more than half have bullied someone else. Parents should teach their kids about cyberbullying in order to protect their kids and prevent them from doing so. Parents should also build a relationship based on trust and kindness with kids.

This act of bullying online is more common than you think. Recently, a victim spoke about her cyberbullying experience. It happened in a popular game called PUBG. She said that a player used abusive language and gave rape threats. Since he called out her player number, it was directed towards her. She further asked PUBG to take measures to make the game a safe space for everyone.

Here are four things to teach your kids about cyberbullying:

1. What is Cyberbullying?

Firstly, kids should be able to identify if they are being cyberbullied. This will help them decide further actions. Hence, they will be able to protect themselves. It is the act of bullying people with the use of digital devices. It is most common on social media networking sites; for instance: Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok. Messages that carry physical threats or are sexual are also part of bullying.

2. They can trust you

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3. They can report

Kids should learn that they can report bullying that happens through the use of digital devices. Additionally, they should report it even if it’s happening to someone else. They should be taught that the parents and authorities will take action to protect the victim. They will make sure that the kids are safe. You should also tell your kids while it is essential to go and report o the relevant authorities, it is more important to take one’s parents in confidence first as they may be able to guide kids better.

4. Don’t respond to cyberbullying

Parents should teach their kids not to respond to cyberbullying. If they receive a forwarded message, they should not send it ahead. Instead, the kids should let an adult know. They shouldn’t reply to a threat with a threat. Furthermore, the kids should be warned about not deleting any messages that come from the bully as they can be used as evidence while reporting.

What do you think about this? Let us know in the comments below!

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Singer Haroon Rashid & Farwa Hussain Finally Tie The Knot

By
Ariba Raza
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The moment we had all been waiting for is finally here!

Pakistan’s famous singer/songwriter Haroon Rashid has finally tied the knot with Farwa Hussain in an intimate Nikkah ceremony. The ceremony was a private affair that was joined by Haroon and Farwa’s close friends and family members.

Haroon has been winning hearts since the 1990s ever since he was a part of the band, Awaaz’. Not only is Haroon famous in Pakistan, but this pop star is also renowned internationally. He’s a British-born Pakistani who’s famous songs Mehbooba, Dil Se, and many others were loved by the masses.

The 47-year-old pop star was excited with joy to share the news of his marriage and how blessed he is to have married the most beautiful human being. He further mentioned how the feeling of true love is powerful and beautiful.

Here’s how Haroon announced this delightful news with his friend, fans and followers

I’M MARRIED!! Yesterday evening we had a beautiful intimate wedding ceremony in Islamabad for close family only. I feel blessed and overjoyed to have married one of the most amazing human beings I have ever known. True love is such a powerful and beautiful thing 😍 and I have waited my whole life for this. I’m looking forward to this exciting new chapter of my life with my beautiful and charming wife by my side.

He also added that,

I am ecstatic to share this news with all of you, my dear friends, fans and followers. I have already received so many beautiful messages from many of you I am truly touched.

Here’s the post where he shared some adorable pictures of him and his beautiful wife after the Nikkah

We love how the ceremony was so pure and straightforward! Have a look at some of these adorable pictures!

Singer Haroon Rashid & Farwa Hussain Finally Tie The Knot
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Aren’t they just adorable? Masha’Allah!

Singer Haroon Rashid & Farwa Hussain Finally Tie The Knot
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Match made in heaven!

Singer Haroon Rashid & Farwa Hussain Finally Tie The Knot
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The most beautiful moment

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Indeed a happy couple!

Singer Haroon Rashid & Farwa Hussain Finally Tie The Knot
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We wish this cute couple to have a beautiful life ahead! Ameen.

What do you think of the couple? Let us know in the comments below!

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Ducky Bhai Just Called TikTokers Cringy & Talentless!

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Web Desk
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Pakistan’s popular YouTuber, Ducky Bhai, called out TikTokers for not joining other mediums to generate content. Indirectly, he called the tikTokers cringy and talentless.

YouTuber of the year PISA2020 left a tweet full of hatred after India banned Chinese App, Tiktok. While the app has not been banned in Pakistan, TikTokers at this side of the border are horrified of losing the app as some of them have a massive following.

Even if Tiktok gets banned in Pakistan just like in India, non-lip sync, talented and less cringy people are welcome to YouTube. Rest stay the fuck away from the platform for God’s sake.

We agree that content on YouTube is far more mature than that of content on TikTok, but this was straight up rude. TikTok is the only app that has given some amount of power to micro-influencers.

After ducky bhai’s hateful tweet, social media uproared and questioned the quality of content created by the YouTuber himself over the years. For those of you who don’t know, Ducky bhai’s content has been labeled as problematic many times.

 

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Kuttay wala filter lagati thi, Socha wafadaar bhi hogi. *Insert TikTok music*

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A twitter user said that if anyone needs to stay away from the internet, it is ducky Bhai himself.

He received his fair share of response after the hateful tweet.

A twitter user said, “every platform has cringy content, and problematic content don’t generalize, and upar se TikTok was a good platform for some people like they could finally express themselves, your elitism shows”. 

This was the funniest response! YouTube is free for everyone, anyone can access it, or create content on the video-based website.

Why did India ban Tiktok? 

The Indian government banned a total of 59 Chinese mobile applications. These 59 apps include Tiktok, WeChat, Helo, and many others. The ban took place because these applications pose a threat to India’s “sovereignty and security.”

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Netizens React to EASA’ Suspension of PIA to Operate in Europe

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Anusha Sachwani
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A little over a month ago, on 22nd May, when PIA PK 8303 crashed near the Karachi airport, all of Pakistan mourned.

Over 100 souls, including men, women, children, the elderly, and even one of our aspiring models, Zara Abid, lost their lives.

The crash did not only open a detailed investigation as to what happened and who was responsible behind this devastating incident but also revealed alarming stats about PIA’s pilots.

PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez told Dawn that around 260 pilots were found to have ‘dubious’ licenses leading to their grounding and termination, including the famous sister-duo pilots.

Why These PIA Pilot Sisters Are Raising Eyebrows?

EASA Suspends PIA Operations in Europe

Yesterday, PIA took it to that their official social media accounts to announce that the European Union Air Safety Agency (EASA) has suspended the authorization of the airlines to operate in Europe for the next six months.

This decision was taken after the grounding of the pilots following the horrible crash.

EASA told PIA “it is still not sure” if all the remaining pilots are qualified, and that “they have lost their confidence” in the airline, PIA spokesman Abdullah Khan confirmed.

However, PIA has been receiving mixed feelings from netizens after this announcement.

Social Media Reacts to PIA’s Suspension

Here’s what the people have to say:

PIA Europe Ticket Scandal

PIA not only has lost its six months operations on Europe but also has become a victim to a scam worth 8 million!

Reportedly, some officials, PIA’s Sialkot office accommodated around 50 old ticket holders for their travel to Italy and Paris on select flights to mint money breaking the rules and policies.

As per policy, PIA has currently not been accommodating passengers that have purchased tickets before the current COVID-19 pandemic; this applies to any destination.

The select flights have been issued new tickets, which are almost double the average ticket rates.

A source told Dawn that “The officials in question accommodated old purchased tickets by charging extra money from their holders (passengers) for their travel to Italy and Paris.” The source also added that the officials who are behind this massive fraud had collaborated with some travel agents.

Moreover, an inquiry has said to be initiated against the culprits.

It is genuinely heartbreaking to see Pakistan’s national carrier, which was once one of the best airlines in the world, fail. Successful airlines such as Emirates had taken thorough training from PIA to kickstart their operations, and have become success stories themselves.

We hope that PIA will once again make Pakistan proud and will fly back very soon.

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Nighar Johar Becomes Pakistan Army’s First Female Lieutenant General

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Web Desk
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On Tuesday, DG Inter-Services Public Relations official twitter account announced that Major General Nigar Johar had achieved another milestone in her career after being appointed as Pakistan’s first female officer as a lieutenant general.

Major General Nigar Johar, HI (M) promoted as Lieutenant General. She is the 1st female officer to be promoted as Lieutenant General. The officer has been appointed as 1st female Surgeon General of the Pak Army. Lieutenant General Nigar Johar hails from Panjpeer, District Swabi KPK.

In 2017, Nigar Johar became the third woman officer in the Pakistan Army to reach the rank of a major general.

In response to the tweet, the lieutenant general officer replied, “I will do my best to Serve my Beloved Country.”

Senator Sherry Rehman also congratulated the officer on her latest achievement; She says, “Great to see Major General as the first woman to be promoted to Lieutenant General in the military. Her home town in Swabi KP must be very proud.”

Swabi, which is the first lady officer’s hometown, has given Pakistan Army a significant number of male generals, but for the very first time, a woman has reached this rank from the district.

PML-N’s Ahsan Iqbal also congratulated the lieutenant general, says, “Congratulations to first female three-star (Lt Gen) in Pakistan, Lieutenant General appointed first female Surgeon General of Pakistan Army. Indeed a leapfrog for Pakistani women, who are contributing in all areas of national development & security.”

Sehebaz Sharif congratulated the first lady officer on this auspicious occasion, “Promotion of Major General to the rank of Lt. General, the first lady officer to reach this position in the history of Pakistan, is a powerful message to our girls & women to aspire for the impossible in life. Congratulations to the newly appointed officer!”

The first lady officer comes from an Army family. Her father, Colonel Qadir, and Major (R) Mohammad Aamir served in the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Colonel Qadir and her wife passed away in a road accident 30 years ago.

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3 New Brands That Are Launching Amid The Pandemic

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Fatima Akhtar
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3 New Brands That Are Launching Amid The Pandemic
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Since its emergence, coronavirus has caused a significant decline in the world economy. It has also given big brands a run for their money. It was mostly because of the lockdown. Countries all over the world implemented lockdown in the last few months. Even now, many places are still in lockdown due to the pandemic.

The corporate world has taken charge to make economic conditions better. Many entrepreneurs are now taking their brands digital. Moreover, brands are also giving back and donating in this time of crisis. Furthermore, many brands have decided not to delay their launch. This is because the situation doesn’t seem to improve soon.

Here are 3 of the brands launched amidst the global pandemic, COVID-19.

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  1. United Sodas

    Since the global pandemic has changed consumer behavior and has increased online sales, the United Sodas team decided to launch the brand digitally. This way, they will be able to reach and sell the product to the customers directly. Hence, the company started to focus on its online launch. Even though their team felt doubtful and tried reconsidering their way forward at times, the company successfully launched its beverages. It has also made 5x its sales projections.

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  2. Habit

    While most of us whined about staying indoors and having nothing to do, Habit’s team launched their sunscreen amidst coronavirus. At first, it was delayed from March 2020, but the company didn’t want to drag its launch anymore. Furthermore, because their goal was to launch in summers, the company decided to go ahead and start it this year.

    The team took this after getting intimidated by “this is the new normal” mostly. After the launch, the company has decided to explore new marketing options, for instance: TikTok. The company is trying to spread positive energy and is confident despite the turmoil conditions of the market.

  3. Neverland

    The idea of Neverland was conceived during the pandemic. When its founders went to buy some plants for their apartments, they realized many problems with their whole buying experience. Thousands of people have signed up with them even before the launch of Neverland.

    One of the noteworthy things about Neverland is that this idea was based on the need and trends amidst pandemic. A rise in demand for seeds and plants was recorded in the lockdown. Neverland will launch in September this year. It will also have an iOS and Android app.

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Why These PIA Pilot Sisters Are Raising Eyebrows?

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Web Desk
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Pakistan International Airline (PIA) Pilot Sisters, Maryam Masood, and Erum Masood have been listed as two of the grounded PIA pilots among 150 others. A thorough investigation has been called out into the matter by PM Imran Khan after PIA’s recent plane crash.

Investigation reveals that 150 Pilots may have fake licenses.

A twitter user highlights the issue, says, this does not prove anything. Let the process run its course. Rushing to judgment with incomplete information and tarnishing people’s credibility and achievement must be avoided.

These pilots have cleared their exams through unfair means or got their jobs through unfair means.


Arif Iqbal Faruqi from Lahore, who has lost his children and wife in the recent plane crash, has been calling out the culprits on social media and default in the system.

SAY HELLO TO PALPA… ONE OF THE UNIONS THAT REPRESENT AND FACILITATE THE BLACKMAILING OF PIA…

Mr. CH. Salman, if…

Posted by Arif Iqbal Faruqui on Saturday, June 27, 2020 

 

ONE OF THE PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEATHS OF ALL THOSE ABOARD PIA#8303.

ALL OTHER POLITICIANS WHO MADE POLITICAL ‘…

Posted by Arif Iqbal Faruqui on Friday, June 26, 2020

The pilot sisters in 2016 were applauded for becoming the first pair to fly aircraft Boeing 777 concurrently. History was made as there was no record of two sisters simultaneously flying the same weight category aircraft.

PIA spokesman Danyal Gilani said: “There is no known record of two real sisters having flown the same weight category aircraft concurrently.”

He added: “History was made when Erum was upgraded to fly a B-777.”

Last year, one of the sisters, Maryam Masood, had made it to the headlines again. Reportedly, Maryam was flying an aircraft scheduled to take off from Islamabad to Gilgit that skidded on the runway. Urine tests were done, and later the pilot was grounded.

PK-8303 crashed in Karachi. Read the full story here: 

PK-8303: Pilot & Air Traffic Controller Held Responsible for PIA Crash

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Careem & Visa Sign Landmark Partnership To Accelerate Cashless Payments And Digital Financial Inclusion

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Web Desk
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Dubai, UAE; 28 June 2020: Careem, the internet platform for the greater Middle East, and Visa (NYSE: V), the world’s leader in digital payments, have partnered to expand digital financial inclusion across the Middle East and North Africa region by integrating Visa credentials into the Careem Pay Super App and providing Careem captains (the term for Careem drivers) with financial payment services that aim to resolve liquidity challenges associated with cash conversion, remittances and real-time access to funds.

Initially, Careem’s captains in five countries will be issued with Visa card credentials that will allow them to access a variety of advanced payment solutions. The Careem Pay Super App will be equipped with Visa’s real-time push payment solution Visa Direct that allows fast, safe, convenient, and real-time payments directly to eligible cards, accounts, and wallets. This will enable Careem captains to instantly access earnings from their daily trips in real-time as opposed to any time lags. Careem captains will also be able to use low-cost remittance solutions to make fund transfers to bank accounts and Visa cards worldwide, providing them access to cheaper modes of remitting money.

Junaid Iqbal, Managing Director, Careem Pay, said: “The only way digital payments truly make a difference is when both sides of the market benefit. Through this partnership with Visa, Careem will be paying captains in real-time, bringing them into the digital marketplace, and removing the need for cash.

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Digital payments are the backbone of Careem’s Super App, giving us immense opportunities to simplify the lives of even more people across the region. The partnership with Visa will not only solve cash flow constraints but will also provide many new use cases to improve the everyday lives of Careem customers.”

This move aligns with increased adoption and preference for digital payments. Visa’s latest Stay Secure survey[1] shows that consumers in the Middle East, including Pakistan, prefer digital payments over cash because they find it more secure, faster, convenient, and widely accepted. There is also a growing trend of contactless payment adoption, which now represents at least a third of all face-to-face transactions in nearly 50 countries, according to Visa data. In the UAE and Saudi, that figure is higher – with 8 out of 10 operations in Saudi and more than half of transactions in UAE made using contactless cards or devices.

Marcello Baricordi, Visa’s General Manager for MENA, commented, “The coronavirus outbreak has challenged societies around the world, and many individuals and businesses continue to experience severe hardship, especially the underbanked who are more vulnerable. As a company, Visa is working hard, along with our partners, including fintech, Super Apps, and Digital Banks, to support, inform, and protect our societies. We see how COVID-19 has radically changed how we spend, spend, and use money. Enabling secure, immediate movement of money for gig economy workers like Careem captains is especially vital as we support economic recovery efforts.”

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He added: “With the pandemic already reinforcing existing trends towards increased digitization of payments, it is vital to introduce convenient and secure cashless solutions to bring formal financial services to the underbanked. Through our global payments network, VisaNet, we are helping Careem’s Super App move into global commerce in a fast, secure, scalable, and innovative way by giving millions of captains and consumers more options to manage and move their money in real-time. Our next-generation fund transfer solutions include earnings payouts, P2P transfers, and cross-border remittances that are integral to economic recovery.”

Visa and Careem will partner with licensed banks and regulators to roll out this service across the entire region where Careem operates, initiating from the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

[1] Visa MENA research on Consumer Attitudes and Behavior Towards Card Security, 2020.

How To Enable These 5 Hidden Features Of iOS 14

By
Fatima Akhtar
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enable hidden features ios 14
source: 9to5mac.com

Apple will launch its latest operating system later this year. The tech company has said that it will launch this autumn. However, tech experts believe that Apple will launch iOS 14 in September this year. In this latest upgrade, Apple has made many changes. It has even experimented with the famous Apple home screen for the first time. Here are five hidden features of iOS 14 and how you can enable them:

  1. Search your favorite emojis

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    Do you know how just when you need an emoji, it disappears? You then have to type every relateable word in the keyboard so that specific emoji may appear in the suggested words section. In iOS 14, finding emojis is easier than ever! Now, you can just search for emojis like GIFs.

  2. In iOS 14, no more flipped selfies!

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    Mirror selfies are one of the most annoying things about the iPhone. It is only because of Snapchat that we can take good selfies in our iPhones. But thanks to iOS 14, we can now disable this feature. Here’s how: Settings -> Camera -> Mirror Front Camera enable.

  3. Change your default browser and email app.

    If you use Gmail, Outlook Google Chrome, or Firefox, you can now make it those your default email or browsing app. Users will be able to use this feature once developers update their apps to support new API.

  4. De-clutter your home screen in iOS 14

    If your inner Monica Geller gets frustrated with the cluttered home screen, the latest iOS upgrade has got it covered for you. Now, you can organize your iPhone home screen and put apps in the App library. You can also enable this feature from settings so that all apps will go directly into App Library. Find more out about App Library here.

  5. You can now (kind of) listen to YouTube and multitask

    “What to do with all this technology when you can’t even listen to YouTube in the background?” I read this somewhere long ago. Well, iOS 14 allows you to do that. With iOS 14’s picture in picture feature, you can open YouTube in Safari and then use any other app you want, simultaneously.

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Uber Rolls Out Enhanced Safety Measures Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

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Islamabad – June 30, 2020: As the government begins to ease off lockdown and workplaces slowly resume operations, Uber Pakistan’s #MoveWithSafety campaign aims to educate and raise awareness of the additional safety measures it has put in, to help the app’s users stay safe.

Uber partner drivers in Pakistan will be asked, as part of a new in-app safety checklist, to verify that they are wearing a mask using their new object recognition technology. Any driver who is not wearing a mask or a face covering will not be able to go online. Drivers can cancel the ride if a rider is not wearing a mask, without incurring a penalty.

Partner drivers will also be asked to confirm if they have taken additional safety measures, such as regularly sanitizing their car and making hand sanitizers available for their riders. Riders will also be able to cancel rides without incurring penalties if drivers aren’t wearing masks.

Similarly, riders will be asked whether they have taken necessary safety precautions, like washing their hands before getting in the car, sitting in the backseat, and opening windows for ventilation. Only two riders per car will be allowed, in line with government regulations in Sindh and Peshawar, and three riders per car in Punjab and the Federal Capital.

Globally, Uber is investing $50 million to help ensure every driver and courier has access to personal protective equipment, and cleaning and sanitizing supplies needed to work more safely on the Uber app. This includes providing masks to drivers across Pakistan and reimbursing eligible drivers and couriers for the purchase of a sanitizer or disinfectant product of their choice up to a maximum amount, which is defined for each country.

So far, Uber has provided or reimbursed hand sanitizers, cleaning sprays, and disinfectant wipes to drivers in Pakistan, as well as over 20,000 masks. It is also partnering with Unilever to distribute hygiene kits to drivers and couriers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Saad N. Pall, General Manager at Uber Pakistan, said,

“At Uber, we put safety at the heart of everything we do, and we believe technology can make travel safer than ever before. Now, as cities begin to reopen, we want to ensure that both riders and drivers recognize that they have a shared responsibility to make travel safer, and enough flexibility to manage this while prioritizing health and safety. Governments, as well as the private sector across the globe, are continually working to assess and adapt a world post the COVID-19 pandemic. We want to use the scale and influence of our platform to proactively complement the government’s efforts to help everyone stay safe and healthy.”

Previously, Uber also announced the launch of Uber Medics in the UAE and Saudi Arabia as part of its global commitment to Move What Matters, providing healthcare workers with discounted trips to and from their workplaces. Additionally, ‘Uber By the Hour’ offers riders with an hourly ride option without having to re-request a trip at each location – strengthening safety, providing additional flexibility for passengers and an additional earnings opportunity for drivers.

Other safety initiatives announced in light of COVID-19 include:

  • New health and hygiene feedback system: Uber is adding new options for feedback in the app. This includes an opportunity to report if a rider or driver is wearing a mask or not. Anyone who is repeatedly flagged for violating the new safety policies risks losing access to Uber’s apps.
  • Safety education materials: Working with the World Health Organization and the latest public health advice, Uber has compiled safety tips and recommendations geared explicitly toward ridesharing. This will be used to educate riders and drivers on unsafe behavior.
  • Financial Compensation: Financial assistance will be provided for up to 14 days to any driver who is diagnosed with COVID-19 or is individually asked to self-isolate by a public health authority while their account is on hold.

These new safety measures will stay in effect until the end of July when they will be reviewed based on the latest official health guidance.

LGS: Actor Omair Rana Accused Of Harassment by Students

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Actor Omair Rana who was a teacher at Lahore Grammar School (LGS) 1A1, is accused of sexual harassment by students. Recently, four other teachers have been charged with harassment, including Sir Umar, Sir Warraich, Sir Shehzaad, and Sir Aitezaz.

A user on Twitter posted a series of screenshots from IG. In these screenshots, a female alumna of the reputed school reported sexual misconduct by Rana.

“Sir, you missed a name: Omair Rana. He used to teach Drama at LGS 1A1. Many have come forward about their uncomfortable experiences with him too.”

“So many girls had issues with his behavior. He [used to] flirt and his body language was also inappropriate,” she added.

A significant number of students complained, but the administration didn’t pay any attention to the matter because he was “was the very vital part of the school at that time.”

Someone on Twitter said Omair’s wife has been silencing girls from school.

More and more students are coming out every day and telling the world about their experience with these four particular teachers at LGS.

Four teachers accused of sexual misconduct have been immediately fired.

Image Source/ mediabites

Actor Osman Khalid Butt said these harassers shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near any educational institution.

It is now that the matter has gone out of control, the teachers have finally been fired. Screenshots of chats have also been circulating on social media.

EDIT: If you’re a journalist and you repost this statement without taking my consent first, you are a conscienceless…

Posted by Ayesham Khan on Sunday, June 28, 2020

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TECNO Is Soon To Initiate #GiveMe5WithSpark5 Campaign

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#GiveMe5WithSpark5 Campaign

TECNO Pakistan, once again, is all set to spark up your life with TikTok #GiveMe5WithSpark5 exciting challenge for Tiktok users with the launch of all-new Spark 5 Pro and all the participants will have a chance to win brand new Spark 5 Pro.

This time the campaign is bigger and better than before as the top three celebs will take the lead and uncork this challenge. The names of the celebrities are not yet revealed, but Hina Altaf pictures are getting viral on social media as a part of the campaign.

GiveMe5WithSpark5 challenge is specially designed for enthusiastic youngsters to show off their hidden, and Tecno has also taken top Tiktokers onboard to make it more exciting for everyone.

#GiveMe5WithSpark5 Campaign

The entertaining dance steps and unique gesture involved in the Tiktok act will give a clue about innovative features of the Spark 5 Pro series. It is also rumored that participation in this challenge can help you win premium TECNO Spark 5 Pro.

On this creative initiative, General Manager Tecno Pakistan Mr. Creek Maa shared his views, “TECNO phones are portable entertainment devices, therefore we, once again collaborating with a trendy platform like Tiktok to maximize our audience reach. TECNO not only believes to push beyond creative boundaries in its devices but also endeavors to come up with creative content for its consumers.”

Within a few days of its launch, the simultaneously launched phone from Spark series bagged immense popularity among customers and tech experts alike. Spark 5 Pro versions (128GB ROM + 4GB RAM) is available in a reasonable price tag of PKR 21,499, and another version with (64GM ROM + 4GB RAM) can be purchased in just PKR 19, 999.

To know more about the activity and to participate in the # GiveMe5WithSpark5 challenge, stay tuned with TECNO’s official Facebook page @TecnoMobilePakistan, as something exciting is on your way.

LUMS Gives Free Internet Devices To Students On Financial Aid

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Fatima Akhtar
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LUMS Gives Free Internet Devices To Students On Financial Aid

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has given out internet devices to students who were on full financial aid. The university took this step in light of online classes happening because of coronavirus. The machine had 75 GB per month.

LUMS’ student tweets

On 29th June, Wardah Noor, a student at LUMS, shared this on twitter.

She said that she was concerned about not being able to afford the internet. This was because she didn’t have a job, and her father’s pension was only Rs. 25,000.

She further said that the LUMS management itself took this step. Students didn’t request the university to give out free devices.

Moreover, Noor also thanked LUMS for recognizing the issue.

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Internet: a necessity or a privilege?

On the one hand, the internet is becoming an essential part of everyday life. It has become a necessity. Its importance has only increased in the coronavirus struck world particularly. Now, schools, colleges, and universities are conducting online classes. Hospitals are also conducting clinics online. Additionally, companies are asking people to work from home now. On the other hand, a considerable chunk of populations in all parts of the world is still deprived of the internet.

Educational institutions should level the playing field.

Although a large part of the population of Pakistan is internet users, there is still an even more significant number of people who don’t have internet access. There are various reasons for this, including internet affordability. In many areas of KPK, Balochistan, and Gilgit, there is no internet connection available.

Therefore, educational institutions should make sure to make it easier and accessible for students before conducting online classes. Institutes need to do this so that the playing field should be equal for all. Consequently, privileged students do not get an advantage over unprivileged ones. If institutions and authorities do not consider this, then it will only create more inequalities.

Existing inequalities

In Pakistan, there exists a significant issue of inequality. People get unfair treatment based on their caste, creed, religion, sex, and ethnicity. It is because of such differences that the students of KPK and Balochistan are protesting against online classes. The police arrested many students from the protests for the violation of Section 144.

What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments below.

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3 Best Movies That Accurately Portrayed Mental Illnesses

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Lyza Rashid
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Movies are increasingly trying to highlight mental illnesses for awareness purposes. Films often transcend the bounds of ‘entertainment’ to shed light on pressing issues like mental illnesses. However, it can go either way when a movie decides to depict such diseases.

Why it’s essential to get it right.

In today’s age, mental illnesses are still stigmatized and a source of shame for many. It can be difficult to represent it without having done extensive research, which can ‘otherize’ characters. How said characters are portrayed in movies, affect those with actual mental illnesses profoundly. 

On the other hand, those who get it right can positively impact how mental illnesses are viewed in society. Millions around the world suffer from a mental illness, and so this is a very relatable theme. Positive representation and realistic depictions can make people more aware and empathetic toward their counterparts. These are the three best movies that accurately depict mental illnesses

1. A Beautiful Mind

A Beautiful Mind by Ron Howard was released in 2001 and won everyone’s hearts. It’s based on a true story of John Forbes Nash, the famed mathematician with schizophrenia. Nash developed the ‘Game Theory’ principle in Economics, which defied the economic theories of centuries. As his work starts gaining attention, and the government pursues him, his mental illness progresses. 

Moreover, the film is lauded for how it honestly depicts the progression of mental illness. Nash is not shown as an evil character, rather extremely kind, intelligent, and sympathetic. The world is shown from his eyes, so much so that his hallucinations seem real to the viewer. Akin to the name, it is indeed a beautiful movie.

Nash shown in the movie
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2. Silver Linings Playbook

Tiffany and Prat in The Silver Linings Playbook
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This film’s genre is comedy-drama, which can be surprising since it’s about mental illness. However, that is precisely what makes this film a hit all around the world. It features a story about a guy Pat (played by Bradley Cooper) who just got released from a mental hospital. He goes to jail for senselessly beating the guy his wife was having an affair with. When he gets out, he tries to win back his family with the help of Tiffany, who also needs a dance partner.

Pat is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and manic depressive illness. The movie shows the range of emotions a character with such diagnoses feels in a captivating way. It’s light-hearted and optimistic, and that’s what most people love about it. Pat is not shown to be held down by his mental illness.

3. The Perks of Being A Wallflower

Charlie shown with his friends in 'The Perks of Being A Wallflower'
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This movie is different in an exciting way because it’s a coming-of-age film. This genre highlights the transition from adolescence to adulthood for young adults. However, in this case, the young-adult, Charlie, is growing up with a mental illness. Charlie joins a new high-school where he begins on a single note but then makes two charming senior friends. His mental health begins to deteriorate as his friends prepare for college.

The film explores childhood trauma and what it is like to grow up with a mental illness. Despite the several dark themes at play, the film ends on an optimistic note and is loved by many.

Which one of these will you be watching? Let us know in the comments.

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TikTok: Find Your Lookalike With the Viral ‘Find Your Doppelganger’ Challenge

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Anusha Sachwani
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They say that there are anywhere between 5 to 7 individuals somewhere on Earth that have a striking resemblance to us.

Those people are called our lookalikes or doppelgangers. This term is usually used for those who more or less have the same or very similar features like a twin, but born to different biological parents.

Recently, a new trend has picked on TikTok called the ‘Find your Doppelganger‘ challenge that helps you locate the other ‘you’ that you have been eagerly looking for.

This fun and surprising challenge was initially started by TikTok user @Swole_dds.

Given that there are nearly 500 millions of users on the popular platform and trends are picked up very fast, the challenge went viral and people started to find their copies.

Find Your Doppelganger Challenge 

TikTok Challenge
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The ‘find your doppelganger challenge‘ is fairly simple. You need to first find your lookalike who can pass for your twin. Once you have done that, make a double video which is almost an exact copy of the actions done by the other person.

So far, this challenge has been a viral hit amongst users who are eagerly waiting for their twin from a different mother and father to find them.

The challenge shows us that there can be same or similar looking individuals with a different set of genes who are waiting to find!

Finding Lookalikes on Social Media

How to find your doppelganger on Facebook - The Washington Post

TikTok is actually not the first platform where users have tried to find their copies. Several platforms such as Facebook have also been used for this purpose in the past.

In fact, there has even been a TV show called ‘Twin Strangers‘ that promised people to find their copies in 28 days. Their technique was simple, they made an account on all the popular social media forums including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube along with a website asking, “do you know someone who looks like one of us?”

Have you found your lookalike yet?

‘Pandemic Potential’ Flu Virus Found in China

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According to leading news sources, worldwide researchers have found out that the Chinese pigs in China have been catching infections often with a strain of influenza. It is said that this can jump to humans quickly as an ‘infectious disease.’

The virus can mutate eventually and spread conveniently from person to person. It has the potential to become a pandemic. Right now, the world doesn’t need a pandemic during an ongoing pandemic.

Researchers say it is not an immediate issue at hand right now, such as the coronavirus, but it can trigger a global outbreak and must be monitored to keep in control. Since the virus is relatively new, humans have no immunity to it as of yet.

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What needs to be done to control another pandemic from taking place? 

To control this specific pig virus, World-renowned scientists have said in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that vigilant monitoring is required. Strict check up on the workers from the swine industry should be implemented as soon as possible.

As the world struggles to fight with the ongoing novel coronavirus, scientists are looking for influenza of a bad strain. This is among the top threats regarding diseases.

The newest virus is not a threat as yet. In the United Kingdom, Prof Kin-Chow Chang from the Nottingham University told a leading news source that: “Right now we are distracted with coronavirus and rightly so. But we must not lose sight of potentially dangerous new viruses.”

This newly discovered virus is relatively new; it is not an immediate problem, says the Prof, “We should not ignore it.”

The Head of the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge, Prof James Wood, said the work “comes as a salutary reminder.” The ongoing pandemic has defiantly opened the eyes of humanity.

We are always at risk of new infectious diseases; the emergence of pathogens must be monitored often. It is said that the animals that are farmed can potentially play the role of being a source of these pandemics than those who live in the wild.

“We need to be vigilant about other infectious disease threats even as COVID is going on because viruses have no interest in whether we’re already having another pandemic,” says an evolutionary biologist at the United States, National Institutes of Health’s Fogarty International Center, Martha Nelson.

She adds, “Influenza can surprise us. And there’s a risk that we neglect influenza and other threats at this time” during an ongoing pandemic.

However, Nelson has a different opinion about the virus’s potential to become a pandemic. “The likelihood that this particular variant is going to cause a pandemic is low.”

According to Worldometers, there have been 10,412,421 coronavirus cases in the world. While 508,228 have lost their lives during the pandemic, 5,668,668 people have been recovered.

In Pakitan, the number of cases has been increasing rapidly. We have more than 200,000 people affected by COVID-19 while 4000+ have lost their lives.

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