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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Makes Grand Debut!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Samsung has unveiled yet another wonder, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip! The Z Flip is the Korean tech titan’s second foldable device.

As compared to its predecessor (Galaxy Fold), the Z Flip has a glass screen, giving it a premium look and feel.

It also makes no noise when opened, can hold itself open in any position, has a strong hinge but not very easy to open with a single hand.

The Z Flip has a 1.1-inch OLED cover display that highlights notifications when the device is closed. On tap, you go to the application when you unfold.

Credits: The Verge

Also, another neat trick of the cover display is that it can be used as a viewfinder for the camera.

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Netflix Might Introduce New Wallet-Friendly Price Plan

The Galaxy Z Flip weighs 183 grams and is powered by Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage.

It is dust-free and is equipped with a 10-MP front-facing camera while it has a 12-megapixel ultrawide and a regular 12-megapixel wide-angle camera at the back.

Credits: The Verge

The brand aims to officially launch the Galaxy Z Flip into the markets of the US and Korea on 14th February for a fixed price of $1,380 in purple and black.

They will eventually roll-out a gold variant as well.

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What do you think about the new Flip? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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YouTuber Irfan Junejo Quits Vlogging, Prioritizes his Mental Health Issues [Watch Video]

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Laiba Omer
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On Monday, Famous YouTuber Irfan Junejo uploaded a 6-minute long video titled “I Quit” on his YouTube Channel. In the video, he expresses his concerns regarding his mental health as vlogging happens to induce anxiety and self-esteem issues for him.

The issues happen to surface with fame and popularity as a vlogger, leading him to be more anti-social.

He started off with his vlog saying, he doesn’t attend events, or award ceremonies anymore. If in case, he receives invites for podcasts, he profusely declines.

He also added, “I have stopped using Twitter, and I barely use my camera.”

“I don’t have any confidence left in me to make anything that I really want to make and I’m too scared to say what I really mean.”

Watch Full Video Here: 

Junejo had earlier also missed Digital Pakistan, a high profile event.

However, Irfan ensured that he is not quitting YouTube but vlogs will no longer be his focus but in the future, if he feels like he needs to vlog again, he will.

Famous comedian, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh took it to his twitter to acknowledge that it was a smart move to quit. He tweeted:

“Would like to congratulate and appreciate @irfanjunejo for pretty much defining the Daily Vlog genre in Pakistan! What an amazing journey!

Smart to quit – you can’t pour from an empty cup bro, best to prioritize yourself and your mental health!

The era of daily vlogs is over.”

Twitter reacted to Junejo calling it quits

Others wished Mental Health issues must be recognized no matter at what point in life you might be

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Asim Azhar Gives Hania Aamir The Best Birthday Surprise Ever!

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Ariba Raza
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Picture Credit: Novera Arif

Asim Azhar sure knows how to win Hania’s heart (which he has done long time ago) but he aims to keep winning it everyday. Hania Aamir celebrated her 23rd birthday on 11th February 2020 and it seems like this was one of the best.

Her boyfriend, singer Asim Azhar decided to throw a surprise birthday for her and even invited her mom over! How sweet is that? Not just her mom but Asim also invited their closest friends!

The pictures and videos going viral on social media tell us how much fun they all had at Super Space, Karachi! We love how Asim decided to think out-of-the-box and not have a typical, glitzy birthday!

Check out these crazy, fun snaps from Hania Aamir’s 23rd birthday bash!

Asim Azhar threw her a ‘Stranger Things’ themed birthday party at Super Space, Karachi. However, Hania was totally unaware of where she was because Asim and friends had decided to blindfold her to the venue. Upon arriving at the venue and taking off her blindfold, the first thing Hania saw was her mother!

Yasir Hussain and Iqra Aziz were also present to make the event more fun and happening!

She really did not know where she was!

So much happiness! Could this get any better?

Although Hania’s birthday wasn’t at all fancy, but this clearly shows what really matters and makes birthdays so special. Of course, the company! So, what more do you need in life when you’re blessed with such loving friends and family?

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Netflix Might Introduce New Wallet-Friendly Price Plan

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Anusha Sachwani
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Netflix is reportedly testing a new pocket-friendly price plan which is expected to cost almost half the current price of its basic package.

According to the reports, the new plan might cost around £2.99 a month in United Kingdom (UK) whereas it currently costs £5.99 per month.

However, it is also likely that this new plan might be mobile-restricted (or tablet) only, which means users may no longer be able to watch their favorite series on their TVs and computer screens.

Netflix plans on testing the new price-plan in Malaysia, India, and Indonesia. If they are successful, the company may just go ahead with the global release.

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If so, Netflix prices in Pakistan for the basic package may also see a significant change.

In a letter to shareholders, Netflix revealed:

In Q4, we launched a mobile-only plan in Malaysia and Indonesia (which we introduced to India in Q3 last year).

We’ve seen similar results with this plan driving incremental subscriber growth and improving retention.

We expect the mobile-only plan to be revenue-positive which will allow us to further invest in content to be enjoyed by our members and continue to feed the virtuous cycle.

They added:

We plan to continue to test adding this plan, as well as additional ideas in other countries around the world.

Because the plans will cost much less and will be restricted to certain devices, you can expect Netflix to stick to standard quality in place of HD.

What do you think about Netflix’s strategy to tackle more commuters?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Senate Body Rules Youtube License Out of PEMRA’s Jurisdiction

JazzCash to Facilitate Payments for Green Crescent Trust

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Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital communications company, recently concluded its annual flagship business events, Jazz Business Connects.

At these events, it signed contracts with several companies to provide them tailored digital financial services to help achieve better business outcomes. One such important signing was between Jazz and Green Crescent Trust, a non-profit organization in Sindh that focuses on education and development.

The contract was signed by Green Crescent Trust’s CEO, Zahid Saeed & Jazz’s Chief Enterprise Officer Syed Ali Naseer. As part of the agreement, Jazz Business shall provide a solution that enables the trust to collect fees from over 29,000 students through JazzCash as well as providing salary disbursement solutions for their staff.

Syed Ali Naseer expressed his views on the signing saying”

“We support Green Crescent’s vision to educate children across Sindh and are honored to facilitate them digitally by providing them a cost-effective way of managing their payments through JazzCash”.

Zahid Saeed said about the arrangement:

“We are looking forward to working with Jazz to streamline our financial operations for our network of more than 150 schools in Thar. We will be able to collect the nominal fee from our students as well as disburse salaries to our staff through this agreement“.

Jazz aims to reshape the way companies work by enabling them to take the leap towards digitalization. For this reason, it has entered various partnerships with big local names to assist them in achieving their goals.

University and ICT Research & Development Hub from Finland to train 1 million Pakistani students on Disruptive-Technologies

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The Federal Minister of Planning & Development – Asad Umar, chaired the signing ceremony of a historic MoU between the Kajaani University of Applied Sciences and Pakistan, to launch an initiative to train 1 million students on disruptive technologies like; Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IOT), Gaming-Tech, Health-Tech, etc.

This is the first and the largest ‘Mass IT Education Program’ in collaboration with a Government university and ICT research hub of Finland. It will be managed by prestigious institutions like the “Kajaani University of Applied Sciences”, Finland, “Allied ICT”, Finland and the Virtual University (VU) Pakistan, while also engaging regional and local partner – Vendor Junction and Integration Xperts (IX), in Pakistan to provide technical expertise.

The former Federal Minister of Information-Technology – Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui (MNA) also graced the occasion, accompanied by senior officials of the Ministry of IT & Telecom, CEO of Kajaani University Matti Saren, Rector of VU-Mr. Naeem Tariq, Delegates of Allied ICT Finland and Global Alliance, etc., while the CEO of Vendor Junction – Sayed Jawed also witnessed the signing ceremony, along with Mr. Umair Azam – Managing Director of Integration Xperts (Representative in Pakistan). All these stakeholders have been working hard for the last one year, to make this venture a reality.

Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui thanked the Kajaani University and Allied ICT Finland for their support and stated that: “This valuable initiative reflects Pakistan government’s commitment to enrich the economy with an additional qualified workforce of one million youngsters, educated on European professional standards, to learn special skill-sets. It will enable them to capitalize on the latest trends evolving in Information-Technology. With their globally recognized certifications, these fresh human-resources will strengthen Pakistan’s IT industry, by nurturing a wide range of technology start-ups. Pakistan will thus gain competitive-advantage in the global free-lance work-space, to become an attractive destination for international companies searching for qualified technology experts.”

The President & CEO of Kajaani University and Member ICT Finland – Matti Saren, said: The Economist Intelligence Report has declared Finland as the best country in the world for future skills-education, while the PISA research by OECD also ranks Finland as the best higher-education & training system in the world. Since Last year, Vendor Junction and Integration Xperts have been exploring ways to access the highest quality of mass-education, technologies and ideas. By following the proven system of Finland, millions of Pakistanis will now become highly-rated experts in the global business environment. The European enterprises are also being engaged to identify investment opportunities in this region, which promises great talents for building innovative businesses.

Anas Al Natsheh – Director of International Education Cooperation at Kajaani University said: Resourceful international collaborations and digital technologies are enabling accessibility to quality education across the globe, nurture innovations, new ideas and products. These collaborations serve as great platforms for knowledge-exchange, teaching and learning. Rapid advancement promises accelerated progress, especially for developing countries.

Jarmo Jarvenpaa, member of Allied ICT Finland and CEO of iSTOC stated: Digitalization is creating a whole new world of possibilities for growth. Partnerships are enabling new ways to attract investments and achieve agility for success. Working research institutes and local healthcare partners, Allied ICT has already executed a successful infectious-diseases program in Pakistan. Now we are implementing this international training program for nurses and healthcare workers, through mHealth education.

The experts involved in this initiative recognize that; AI, IoT, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Digital Networking, Gaming and Drone Technology, are essential skills for success in the global ICT market. Investing on quality incubation and commercialization centres with accredited certifications are needed to nurture local talent, start-ups, based on research, that can impact, sustainability and lives in society as a whole.

Malaysian Automotive Giant Proton to Open Assembly Plant in Pakistan

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Anusha Sachwani
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Malaysian automotive manufacturer Proton has the vision to sell affordable Malaysian vehicles in Pakistan by 2021.

To make their dream come true, the brand officiated a car assembly plant in March 2019 and has now started setting up the factory in Karachi.

The manufacturer eyes on starting production by the first half of the year 2021. Moreover, the agreement was reportedly finalized by PM Imran Khan and the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad on the 3rd and 4th of February, 2020.

According to a local website, many other aspects of the two countries’ relations were also discussed, specifically, the importance of the two nations in upholding the values of Islam on International forums and the general hardships faced by Muslims all around the world, such as Islamophobia and injustice regarding Muslim minorities in Western countries.

Talks of adding new PIA flights directly to Kuala Lumpur, the Capital city of Malaysia, were also heard at the meeting. We may see collaboration or news on aviation soon.

Source: Techjuice

Twitter Lauds Ahmed Ali Akbar’s Performance In Ehd-e-Wafa

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Kinza Piracha
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Ahmed Ali Akbar Ehd-e-Wafa

After winning the ‘Best Actor’ award at Washington DC South Asian Film Festival for his performance in a critically acclaimed Pakistani film ‘Laal Kabootar’ Ahmed Ali Akbar is now ruling the hearts of the masses with his performance in Ehd-e-Wafa.

His character of Shehryar has garnered a lot of attention amongst Akbar’s fans and there’s no surprise to the fact that he has made a place in the hearts of many.

The latest episode of Ehd-e-Wafa has a lot people falling in love with Ahmed Ali Akbar. The way Shehryar and Firdous sahab’s scene was portrayed – people admired both the characters a lot.

It was extremely emotional and how Shehryar took Firdous sahab to his office and made him sit on his seat was a great move that flaunted how much Shehryar valued and respected him.

The writer has very shrewdly added Firdous sahab in this present scenario since the viewers already had emotional attachment with him and his son.

Twitter users have lauded Akbar on hi performance. 

A lot of people have stated that Ahmed Ali Akbar is an underrated actor of this industry.

The chemistry between the friends paired with the way their scenes are written in the drama serial and executed has made the friendship of four come alive on screen.

It encapsulated the beauty of youth and carefree college days that we all miss. There is not doubt that the previous episode of Ehd-e-Wafa exhibited how well Ahmed Ali Akbar has performed his character.

Here’s the full episode of Ehd-e-Wafa

https://youtu.be/8Q_CFvrm3vI

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Actor Sajid Hasan Reveals He Wasn’t Ever Paid For Drama ‘Dhoop Kinare’

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Kinza Piracha
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Iconic writer Haseena Moin is a living a legend who ruled the golden days of television in Pakistan. With some of the most developed plots she has penned till date, Moin is still ruling the hearts of many.

The theatre adaptation of the play Ankahi is in the works and Dawar Mehmood is directing the drama serial for the stage, adapted by actor Sajid Hasan and Saqib Sumeer with Haseena Moin’s extensive support and permission.

In a press conference, actor Sajid Hassan has disclosed that he wasn’t ever paid for the PTV popular serial Dhoop Kinare.

I swear to God, I never received any payment for Dhoop Kinare,” told Hasan. To which Moin added that in the past, TV did not spend a lot of drama artists.

“We artists had no clue how much money we would be paid for a project,” she quoted.

Hasan played the role of Dr. Irfan in the popular drama serial along with acclaimed actor Marina Khan. He played the character of a jolly individual with a remarkable witty personality.

Moreover, while chatting about drama Ankahi while the ongoing press conference, drama writer Haseena Moin reported that when she approached actor Shehnaz Sheikh for the the lead role, she inquired Moin how much money she would get paid.

Moin also disclosed that it was later determined that half of Sheikh’s fee would be reimbursed from director Shoaib Mansoor’s own account.

“Shoaib decided that half of the money which the TV channel couldn’t manage would be paid from his own pocket,” she quoted.

However, later Moin learned from Sheikh that she returned Mansoor’s money as she loved playing her role in the drama serial.

The popular show starred famed actors like Shehnaz Sheikh, Salim Nasir, Jamshed Ansari, Badar Khalil, Qazi Wajid, Behroza Sabzwari, Javed Sheikh and Shakeel. Ankahi was directed by Shoaib Mansoor and was penned by Haseena Moin.

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Valentine’s Day Restaurant Deals In Karachi You Can’t Miss!

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Ariba Raza
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By now, we must all be preparing for Valentine’s Day. Well, not all of us but let’s just say, many of us? So, whether you’re looking forward to making reservations and dressing up to have a fancy date night with your sweetheart or ordering in, you have plenty of options to choose from.

If you’re in Karachi, a few fancy restaurants are offering some pretty amazing deals for you and your partner on Valentine’s Day. Not only on the 14th but some are offering it on the 13th as well.

We’re listing down 5 restaurants for you and your sweetheart to dine-in at this Valentine’s Day. Let us tell you, you really wouldn’t want to say no to them.

1. Cafe Chatterbox

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Cafe Chatterbox never fails to disappoint its customers.They’re offering their visually attractive and drool worthy Lamb Chops with Rocket and Cherry Tomatoes are available for Rs. 1495 per tax at Chatterbox Cafe.

2. Pinch & Co

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Pink & Co is offering a hearty meal on Valentine’s Day priced at Rs. 7800 per couple. What really caught our attention was their dessert platter and live acoustic music!

3. Mariott Hotel

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Seems like Mariott is on a roll on offering some crazy deals on 3 of its restaurants! Here they are:

Romantic candlelight dinner at Dumpukht price at Rs. 6,990 plus tax per couple.

Special dinner buffet for family and friends with at Nadia Coffee Shop priced at Rs. 2,600 plus tax per person.

Special set menu for family and friends at Suzie Wong restaurant priced at Rs. 2,900 plus tax per person.

4. The Verge

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The verge is offering some scrumptious seafood that you’re absolutely going to love at Rs. 4,500 per person.

Make your reservation as early as you can so you don’t miss these amazing deals! Oh, also, you’re welcome.

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The final round of Jury Session of The Effie Awards 2020 comes to an end.

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High Demand of Carfirst Sales Center Franchise Among Used Car Dealers

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Anusha Sachwani
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In line with their commitment to revolutionizing the used car industry in Pakistan, CarFirst, Pakistan’s most trusted used car trading platform, under their CarFirst Sales Center business introduced a complete franchising business solution for used car dealers and traders.

After multiple successful launches in Lahore, high demand for the franchise came in from used car traders and dealers from cities across Pakistan, and thus, CarFirst Sales Center Franchise is now available nationwide.

All CarFirst Sales Center franchisees enjoy exclusive access to arguably the largest inventory of used cars in Pakistan at the best prices, as well as the standard online marketplace, easing the buying and selling of cars, as well as marketing and branding support.

The Franchising services provide full support to used car dealerships and traders and helps them in increasing their revenue and profitability. The franchises also enable ease of access to the CarFirst Sales Center customer base and digital operations.

Commenting on this Shanawar Khan, Head of Operations,  at CarFirst Sales Center said”

“ Our innovative franchising business solutions helps increase brand value, with franchisees receiving an increasing number of customers at their locations, with our dedicated Call Center generating leads and redirecting them to their dealerships. Our regular Gala events exclusively allow franchisees in their city to showcase their stock to a wide range of potential buyers. The Franchise Support Executives present at franchises helps improve customer service experience. We also help in generating additional income by providing our Franchise owners’ customers with many value added services under one roof, like Insurance, Takaful, Financing, Tracker, Auto service and many more.”

Commenting on this Sheikh Rehan Ahmed, Owner of Car Boulevard, a CarFirst Sales Center Franchise said:

“Working with CarFirst Sales Center has increased my customers and I have been able to multiply the scale of my business. It has taught me the benefit of bringing my business online, with more information on prices and varieties of cars.  By owning a CarFirst Sales Center Franchise I get exclusive access to inventory as well as 10 free OLX featured Ads that really help in getting attraction. Marketing and branding support to maximize lead generation and people who are helpful in managing operations is another bonus. The tech element of inspected cars in an online inventory has helped increase the speed of operations. I have had a very good experience so far and Insha Allah it will become even better. I recommend this exceptional service to my peers in the used car auto industry.”

Senate Body Rules Youtube License Out of PEMRA’s Jurisdiction

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Laiba Omer
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In a tweet, Nighat Dad, the Executive Director of Digital Rights Foundation announced that the Human Rights Committee at Senate had expressed that PEMRA has no jurisdiction or authority to regulate any online content which also includes the issuance of YouTube licenses.

Nighat Dad who is also a lawyer and a human rights activist stated: “Human Rights committee at Senate unanimously held that PEMRA lacks jurisdiction & has no authority under the PEMRA Ordinance to regulate online content & issue licenses to content creators.”

Earlier, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) issued a suggestion announcing that a license fee should be charged from digital content creators including web channels, Over The Top TV content services ( OTT ) that also includes YouTube channels across Pakistan.

The fee of the YouTube License was suggested to be Rs 5 million for all digital content creators and in case your content deals with topics of current affairs the fee is around Rs 10 million which leads to panic among the digital creators.

Content creators around the globe practice freedom of speech. The license fee, if applied, will become a hurdle for a lot of creators to express their rights.

Nighat also tweeted, “Concerns regarding the impact on the digital economy and independent content creators were also raised & how it is opposed to the vision of #DigitalPakistan. CSOs pointed out that such regulation goes against the spirit of article 19 which guarantees the right to free expression.”

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Danish Taimoor Finally Reveals Where He Proposed Ayeza Khan!

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Ariba Raza
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When we talk about Pakistani celebrity couples, the first couple that comes to our mind is Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan. The duo has been proving their prolific acting skills in the entertainment industry for quite some time now and has surely made a graceful recognition.

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However, in a recent game show with Maria Wasti, Danish Taimoor revealed some juicy details about him and Ayeza, how their relationship actually started and where he proposed her. Yes, he mentioned ALL the details during a short interview.

Maria Wasti started off the interviewing asking him if he had ever flirted with Ayeza Khan to which he refused. He further mentioned that Ayeza was his love and did not flirt with her.

Watch the video!

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

But we did notice his contradicting statement where he confessed that Ayeza was the only lady he did not flirt with. Moreover, he went on to say that he never asked her out on a date. In fact, he directly proposed her for marriage and met her mother before he even met Ayeza.

To add a cherry on top, he confessed that he first started speaking to Ayeza on Orkut and that she was a big fan of Danish Taimoor which also led to an argument. Later on, as they spoke, he found Ayeza to be really and thought of marrying her.

Here’s what he said in the interview:

“She complimented our serial while revealing how big of a fan she was of mine, so I thought, this is a really nice woman and she should be in my house after marriage. Then I asked her if she wanted to marry me, but she refused to believe it.”

After revealing some juicy details about how it all started, he chose to reveal Ayeza Khan’s real name which is Kanza and not Ayeza. That surely would turn out as a surprise for many of you. However, there are many Pakistani celebrities whose real names are different.

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Schengen Visa Rules Set to Change as of February 2020

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Laiba Omer
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Backpackers on a budget across Pakistan, we have bad news for you. Schengen Visa application just increased its Visa fee for applicants across the globe and tweaked a few rules here and there, effective immediately from February 2020.

Here is all that you need to know before you even consider another vacation in the Schengen areas.

For those of you, who do not know Schengen Visa grants its holders the possibility to travel across 26 European countries.

From €60 to €80, an increase of €20 per applicant, while those already paid €35 will have to pay €40. There are no more grants for any other categories or children that were earlier implemented so they could benefit from it.

What’s new is that there will be a generated code with all visa applications. This will help applicants enormously.

Applicants will be able to apply for a visa as early as three to six months, before the trip.

We all know how health insurance is mandatory while applying for a Schengen Visa but from February onwards, a Schengen health insurance is mandatory.

If you come from an underdeveloped country, a good travel history is always a plus point when applying for Visa. The new rules are also stretched to stop illegal immigration in the region.

The new code allows all Schengen Member states to be present in every third world country so the applicant does not have to travel to another country/city to apply for the Visa. Visa application can also be applied by outsourcing Schengen visa admission to an external service provider.

If in case, third world countries do not co-operate, longer visa processing and higher fees for application will be implemented.

Sad day for travelers in the under-developed world!

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5 Things that Stood Out This Time at Oscars 2020

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Laiba Omer
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Natalie Portman

On Monday, The star-studded 92nd Acadamy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre Los Angles, California. Much to our surprise, there were many things that stood out this time around.

  1. Many looks at the Oscars stirred controversy while only one caught our attention. Natalie Portman made both a feminist and a fashion statement. 

“On the Oscars red carpet, Natalie Portman wears a cape embroidered with the names of the female directors whose movies were overlooked this year — including “Little Women” director Greta Gerwig,” tweeted The Washington Post.

2. The prestigious award function also came under fire as it was heavily criticized for not including black directors or actors. 

Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscar acceptance speech for Joker discussed the issue,

“[We have to] continue to use our voice for the voiceless. I’ve been thinking a lot about some of the distressing issues that we are facing collectively. I think at times we feel or were made to feel, that we champion different causes, but for me, I see the commonality. I think, whether we’re talking about gender inequality or racism or queer rights or indigenous rights or animal rights, we’re talking about the fight against injustice. We’re talking about the fight against the belief that one nation, one people, one race, one gender or one species has the right to dominate, control and use and exploit another with impunity.”

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3. For the first time ever, Korean Film, “Parasite” won big! 

We all know how fast the media is progressing in South Korea. This time around, Parasite, a non- English language film won the best picture at the Oscars. The film received four awards.

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4. For the second time in a row, Oscars didn’t have a host. 

The 92nd Acadamy Awards that took place on Monday was hostless. However, Steve Martin and Chris Rock did partner up and entertained the crowd at the beginning of the award show but clarifies that it was temporary and they’re not hosting the event tonight.

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5. Brad Pitt Finally won an Oscar, despite being nominated several times. 

While being nominated multiple times, Brad Pitt finally won the Oscar for best-supporting actor for Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.” He played the role of stuntman Cliff Booth in the film.

Pitt said, “They told me I only had 45 seconds up here, which is 45 seconds more than the Senate gave John Bolton this week.”

“I’m thinking maybe Quentin does a movie about it and in the end, the adults do the right thing.”

Pitt thanked the director of the film for casting him in the film. He further added, “Quentin, you are original, you are one of a kind … I love the ethos you gave Cliff Booth. Look for the best in people, expect the worst, but look for the best.”

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After Hamza Ali Abbasi, Feroze Khan To Quit Showbiz?

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Kinza Piracha
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Pakistani actor, Feroze Khan has begun a spiritual journey as his wife Syeda Alizey disclosed on Instagram.

The Khaani actor’s excited wife took to Instagram and shared an affectionate picture with her husband and wrote in the story, “May this spiritual journey brings more faith in your life and serve the purpose.”

Not too long ago, Khan also deleted his Instagram account leaving us all puzzled.

His unexpected move has left many fans astonished and they have begun speculating whether the actor has quit the Pakistani industry or not.

However, Khan is still hush regarding this issue and hasn’t given any statement.

Let us bring it to your attention that prior to this, the star’s pictures with well-known religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel were floating on the internet.

Khan touched the heights of popularity with Geo TV’s hit drama serial Khaani and just the trailer of his new movie Tich Button was graced the social media.

The actor made his film debut in 2016 with Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hay and tied the knot to Syeda Alizey Fatima Raza in 2018.

Furthermore, actor Hamza Ali Abbasi has also announced to quit the showbiz industry, notifying that his decision is established on 10-year long research.

In a video that went viral on social media, the actor told that he would spend the rest of his life in accordance with the religion.

“I will make films and dramas to give the message of God,” Abbas stated while adding that there will be no “inappropriate elements” in them.

‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ Likely to be Released on Eid-ul-Fitr 2020

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Anusha Sachwani
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The Legend of Maula Jatt has been anticipated for quite some time. The remake was faced with legal issues when the original film marker Sarwar Bhatti, the CEO of Bahoo picked a legal battle with film producer Amara Hikmat in 2017.

According to the latest updates, Bhatti has withdrawn his case which he had filed against Bilal Lashari and Ammara Hikmat for copyright infringement.

Because it has now officially received a green light for release, it is highly likely that the film may finally hit the big-screens on Eid-ul-Fitr 2020. It has massive stars including Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Hamza Abbasi and Humaima Malick in its cast.

The film revolves around the rural culture of Pakistani central Punjab.

The film is an unofficial sequel to the 1975’s Wehshi Jatt, it was inspired by an Urdu play Gandasa which depicts a bloody feud in Gujranwala against the backdrop of rural Punjab.

Following the settlement of Maula’s family feud in Wehshi Jatt, Maula has renounced violence and is in charge of administering the peace of his village and its surrounding villages.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Here’s What Pakistanis Think Makes Karachi… Karachi!

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Anusha Sachwani
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We wanted to know what our fellow Karachiites, Pakistanis, and people around the world think about the ‘City of Lights’.

Thus we asked our Instagram followers ‘What makes Karachi, Karachi?’.

The responses we received blew us away. Some were very much on point, some were savage, some were simply meh.

Here’s what Instagram thinks about what makes K-town like K-town!

Someone shared that it is Quaid-e-Azam’s Tomb that makes the city stand out.

Another added that its Lucky One Mall

Whereas someone pointed out it’s our delicious food especially biryani …. with aloo we hope!

One Instagrammar shared that its the night-life and gatherings that makes Karachi stand out.

For some, Brandsynario makes Karachi home!

For others, it’s the fantastic tea!

But at the end of the day, what really makes Karachi the city it is known for is amazing people like you.

 

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Effie Awards 2020: 2nd Jury Round Concludes in Karachi

By
Laiba Omer
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Effie Pakistan

The final jury round for Effie Awards Pakistan was held recently in Karachi. The annual program organized by Pakistan Advertisers Society (PAS) honors marketing ideas which demonstrate exceptional creativity and ‘reward ideas that work’.

Effie Awards are regarded as one of the most prestigious accolades in the advertising industry across the world. This year’s competition, the second one to be held under the Effie Pakistan banner, was initiated in September 2019.

The first jury round was held on 17th and 18th January where 214 entries were scored by a 76 member jury. At the final round, 56 individuals including veterans and experienced professionals from a wide range of industries came together to evaluate 87 shortlisted entries. The jury sessions were sponsored by Kantar Pakistan.

Addressing the jurors, Tariq Ikram, Jury Chair for Effie Awards 2020 and one of the founding members of PAS appreciated the commitment and zeal shown by all members of the respected fraternity.

Effie Pakistan

Brands from a diverse range of industries submitted their best marketing campaigns to compete against one another for the coveted prize. Each of the entries is evaluated based on 4 key areas, i.e. challenge and objectives, insights and strategic idea, creative execution, and results.

The jury members score written briefs along with visual reels to determine a collective score for each campaign. The awards show will be held on 11th April 2020 where the winners of Gold, Silver and Bronze categories in the 2nd Effie Awards Pakistan will be honored at a ceremony attended by journalists, senior executives of major organizations, media agencies and other respected professionals from their respective industries.

Effie Pakistan’s finalists and winners will also have the opportunity to feature on the Global Effie Index which is one of the most comprehensive global rankings of marketing effectiveness.

Effie Pakistan is part of a global award program which includes 50 national, 4 regional and 1 global award program. It aims to highlight the most innovative and breakthrough practitioners of marketing effectiveness and is a symbol of achievement that is widely respected worldwide.

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