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Hania Aamir’s Getaway Weekend with Asim Azhar in Dubai are Vacation Goals [Watch Video]

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Hania Aamir

Pakistan’s heartthrob, Hania Aamir is finally back on Youtube after 7 months.

Youtube is relatively new to celebrities in Pakistan. Hania herself joined the bandwagon around 8 months ago.

From BTS of shoots to their hectic schedules, the fans love a glance of their favorite celebrities ‘not so glamorous’ lives in the form of a vlog.

Hania uploaded the 8-minute long video on the 7th of Feb titled ‘WHY I LEFT YOUTUBE!’ explaining why she was away from Youtube after previously uploading just 2 videos.

Watch here: 

In her latest vlog, shot mostly on airports and Dubai, she discloses she was busy with shoots of two dramas in the past 7 months when she was away.

Apparently, Hania was leaving for a getaway weekend with her boyfriend, Asim Azhar, and other friends.

The two were seen having plenty of fun at the Mall of Emirates. From challenging Hania to collect pieces from H&M within 10 minutes to Asim playing games to win a soft toy for Hania, the vlog turned out to be fun.

Here’s to hoping Hania will keep us entertained and upload often on her Youtube channel!

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Oscars 2020 – Full list of winners: Brad Pitt, ‘1917’, ‘Parasite’ win big!

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Laiba Omer
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Oscars

On Monday, The 92nd Acadamy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre Los Angles, California. The event is known for being star-studded, glamorous and mostly magic for Film and Tv enthusiasts.

This time around, a comic-book origin story about Batman’s biggest rival, “Joker” scored 11 nominations including best director for Phillips, best picture and best actor for Joaquin Phoenix but much to our surprise Parasite and 1917 win big!

Others in line were, Martin Scorsese’s epic crime thriller, “The Irishman”, Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and Sam Mendes’ war drama “1917” followed close behind.

“Ford v Ferrari,” “Jojo Rabbit,” “Little Women,” “Marriage Story” and “Parasite” also made it to the list of the best picture nominees to compete with other this time.

Here is the full list of 2020 Oscar nominations:

Best Picture:

Winner: “Parasite”

“Ford v Ferrari”
“The Irishman”
“Jojo Rabbit”
“Joker”
“Little Women”
“Marriage Story”
“1917”
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

Lead Actor:

Winner: Joaquin Phoenix, “Joker”

Antonio Banderas, “Pain and Glory”
Leonardo DiCaprio, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”
Adam Driver, “Marriage Story”
Jonathan Pryce, “The Two Popes”

Lead Actress: 

Winner: Renee Zellweger, “Judy”

Cynthia Erivo, “Harriet”
Scarlett Johansson, “Marriage Story”
Saoirse Ronan, “Little Women”
Charlize Theron, “Bombshell”

Supporting Actor:

Winner: Brad Pitt, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

Tom Hanks, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
Anthony Hopkins, “The Two Popes”
Al Pacino, “The Irishman”
Joe Pesci, “The Irishman”

Supporting Actress:

Winner: Laura Dern, “Marriage Story”

Kathy Bates, “Richard Jewell”
Scarlett Johansson, “Jojo Rabbit”
Florence Pugh, “Little Women”
Margot Robbie, “Bombshell”

Director:

Winner: Bong Joon Ho, “Parasite”

Martin Scorsese, “The Irishman”
Todd Phillips, “Joker”
Sam Mendes, “1917”
Quentin Tarantino, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

Animated Feature:

Winner: “Toy Story 4,”  Josh Cooley

“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” Dean DeBlois
“I Lost My Body,” Jeremy Clapin
“Klaus,” Sergio Pablos
“Missing Link,” Chris Butler

Animated Short:

Winner: “Hair Love,” Matthew A. Cherry

“Dcera,” Daria Kashcheeva
“Kitbull,” Rosana Sullivan
“Memorable,” Bruno Collet
“Sister,” Siqi Song

Adapted Screenplay:

Winner: “Jojo Rabbit,” Taika Waititi

“The Irishman,” Steven Zaillian
“Joker,” Todd Phillips, Scott Silver
“Little Women,” Greta Gerwig
“The Two Popes,” Anthony McCarten

Original Screenplay:

Winner: “Parasite,” Bong Joon-ho, Jin Won Han

“Knives Out,” Rian Johnson
“Marriage Story,” Noah Baumbach
“1917,” Sam Mendes and Krysty Wilson-Cairns
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” Quentin Tarantino

Cinematography:

Winner: “1917,” Roger Deakins

“The Irishman,” Rodrigo Prieto
“Joker,” Lawrence Sher
“The Lighthouse,” Jarin Blaschke
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” Robert Richardson

Best Documentary Feature:

Winner: “American Factory,” Julia Reichert, Steven Bognar

“The Cave,” Feras Fayyad
“The Edge of Democracy,” Petra Costa
“For Sama,” Waad Al-Kateab, Edward Watts
“Honeyland,” Tamara Kotevska, Ljubo Stefanov

Best Documentary Short Subject:

Winner: “Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone,” Carol Dysinger

“In the Absence,” Yi Seung-Jun and Gary Byung-Seok Kam
“Life Overtakes Me,” Kristine Samuelson and John Haptas
“St. Louis Superman,” Smriti Mundhra and Sami Khan
“Walk Run Cha-Cha,” Laura Nix

Best Live Action Short Film:

Winner: “The Neighbors’ Window,” Marshall Curry

“Brotherhood,” Meryam Joobeur
“Nefta Football Club,” Yves Piat
“Saria,” Bryan Buckley
“A Sister,” Delphine Girard

Best International Feature Film:

Winner: “Parasite,” Bong Joon Ho

“Corpus Christi,” Jan Komasa
“Honeyland,” Tamara Kotevska, Ljubo Stefanov
“Les Miserables,” Ladj Ly
“Pain and Glory,” Pedro Almodovar

Film Editing:

Winner: “Ford v Ferrari,” Michael McCusker, Andrew Buckland

“The Irishman,” Thelma Schoonmaker
“Jojo Rabbit,” Tom Eagles
“Joker,” Jeff Groth
“Parasite,” Jinmo Yang

Sound Editing:

Winner: “Ford v Ferrari,” Don Sylvester

“Joker,” Alan Robert Murray
“1917,” Oliver Tarney, Rachel Tate
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” Wylie Stateman
“Star Wars: The Rise of SkyWalker,” Matthew Wood, David Acord

Sound Mixing:

Winner: “1917”

“Ad Astra”
“Ford v Ferrari”
“Joker”
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

Production Design: 

Winner: “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” Barbara Ling and Nancy Haigh

“The Irishman,” Bob Shaw and Regina Graves
“Jojo Rabbit,” Ra Vincent and Nora Sopkova
“1917,” Dennis Gassner and Lee Sandales
“Parasite,” Lee Ha-Jun and Cho Won Woo, Han Ga Ram, and Cho Hee

Original Score:

Winner: “Joker,” Hildur Guðnadóttir

“Little Women,” Alexandre Desplat
“Marriage Story,” Randy Newman
“1917,” Thomas Newman
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” John Williams

Original Song:

Winner: “I’m Gonna Love Me Again,” “Rocketman”

“I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away,” “Toy Story 4”
“I’m Standing With You,” “Breakthrough”
“Into the Unknown,” “Frozen 2”
“Stand Up,” “Harriet”

Makeup and Hair:

Winner: “Bombshell”

“Joker”
“Judy”
“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil”
“1917”

Costume Design:

Winner: “Little Women,” Jacqueline Durran

”The Irishman,” Sandy Powell, Christopher Peterson
“Jojo Rabbit,” Mayes C. Rubeo
“Joker,” Mark Bridges
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” Arianne Phillips

Visual Effects:

Winner: “1917”

“Avengers Endgame”
“The Irishman”
“The Lion King”
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”

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PISA 2020: Mahira Khan Tells Meera She’s Upset With Her For The First Time

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Kinza Piracha
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Mahira Khan PISA 2020

Megastars Mahira Khan and Meera engaged in a fun banter on Friday at PISA awards 2020 held in Dubai.

Mahira Khan showed some disappointment after learning about harsh criticism from Meera about her.

The two actors were present at the Pakistan International Screen Awards (PISA) where actor Sheheryar Munawar was in attendance as well.

A video of them conversing in a friendly environment, days after Meera strongly criticized the Raees actor, graced the screens of several cell phones and laptops as the video went viral.

Have a look:

In the clip, Khan is sharing her disapproval with Meera, she said:” This is the first time I am actually upset with you Meera Jee after becoming friends because you said something about me again.”

“I swear I never said anything about you Mahira,” Meera replied.

Meera had said in an interview earlier that the Verna starlet is not a ‘talented’ actor.

“Mahira is not a talented actor. I am more brilliant than her,” Meera explained in an interview with Independent Urdu.

The Baaji actress indicated that a mafia exists in the showbiz enterprise and whoever stands against it doesn’t earn any success.

She went on saying, “I think Mahira is given extraordinary importance in the showbiz industry. I am a victim of this injustice, whether it is in films or on television.”

Meera also stated, ”there is no age difference between me and Mahira. I became part of the showbiz industry since my childhood while Mahira entered at the age of 27.”

The veteran actor also announced that Mahira earned popularity due to starring with Shah Rukh Khan in a Bollywood movie, Raees.

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Pakistani Genius Breaks Guinness World Record!

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Alefyah Hasnain
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Pakistani Genius Abdul Basit is the latest to hold a Guinness World Record for setting the fastest time in the world to identify all the elements in the periodic table.

The Guinness World Records Certificate Awarded to Abdul Basit Siddiqi

Sidiqi was successful in setting the fastest time for correctly identifying all the elements in the periodic table within 3 minutes 9.29 seconds on the 19th of December, 2016. 

The Record holder with his prized possession!

Who is Abdul Basit Siddiqi?

Abdul Basit had always been fond of figures and calculations since childhood and loved solving numericals in his mind. The mental-genius holds a MBA(MIS) degree from the Institute of Business Administration and a BA degree from Ziauddin University, Multan.

He moved to Dubai in 2004 and has since then begun teaching mental calculations and memory training to students. Siddiqi chose to try out for the Guinness World record to ‘inspire his students’.

The Genius and His Journey

Basit got in touch with the world record keepers, Guinness to apply for the world record on the identification of the periodic table elements. The process takes 12 weeks after which the company lets the applicant know whether they have been accepted. After being accepted a judge can be flown in by the applicant or simply send the company a video and photographic evidence. He chose to send video evidence in order to qualify for the record.

Here’s Abdul Basit’s Video for the Guinness World Records!


Pakistan is a country that is certainly full of talent in every aspect of life! What did you think of this feat by Abdul Basit Siddiqi? Let us know in the comments below.

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National Assembly Approved Resolution, Child Offenders to be Hanged in Public

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Kinza Piracha
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Child offenders

On Friday, The National Assembly approved a resolution calling for public hanging of the convicts who have mistreated children.

The resolution was passed with a majority poll amid opposition from the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).

It was tabled in the lower house of the Parliament by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) legislator and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Ali Muhammad Khan.

He stated that Prime Minister Imran Khan expects hanging punishment for child abuse convicts.

”When we put forward the issue of a public hanging in the National Assembly’s standing committee on Human Rights headed by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, it was contradicted,” the parliamentary minister announced augmenting that the government desires new law enforcement aimed at the hanging of the convicts.

Additional PTI lawmaker Imran Khattak also agreed on the demand for the choosing this certain the resolution of public hanging of child rape convicts.

Prior Prime Minister and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Parliamentarian Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, nevertheless, opposed the move explaining that the nation has signed a United Nations (UN) Charter against public hangings and if it is approved then the world would not abide it.

Ahead in the day, the National Assembly briefed that such incidents of harassment of children in the federal capital Islamabad, contending that it had glimpsed a decline with 60 cases registered in 2019 as opposed to 66 cases in the prior year.

The report came to a decision in the lower house of the Parliament and it said that 80 people were accused of committing the act held during 2018 while 75 nabbed in 2019.

There were many Twitter users who agreed and approved the resolution. Have a look

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Abrar ul Haq has a Unique Surprise for Karachiites!

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Anusha Sachwani
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abrar

Assan te jana ae Billo de ghar, kinne kinne jana ae Billo de ghar!

Every Pakistani recognizes these lyrics in a jiffy! They belong to the widely popular track ‘Billo’ by the one and only Abrar-ul-Haq.

With a fascinating set of vocals, Abrar has entertained Pakistan with hit after hit. He has songs like ‘Nach Punjaban’, ‘Tere Rang Rang’, ‘Preeto’, and plenty more.

However, Abrar recently became a viral social media sensation because of a Tweet he had posted.

It reads:

Lahore Lahore aye per Karachi di gal vi kuj hor aye..

This tweet ignited a war between Lahoris and Karachiites and started a MASSIVE debate. Some of the responses will surprise you while others took his tweet to heart.

However, Karachi and Pakistan’s favorite brand, Careem, jumped into the conversation.

Suddenly, Abrar shared a video getting a desi foot massage and laughing. But what was even more interesting is that Abrar tagged Careem in the tweet and asked if they should spill the beans.

Careem responded back to the crooner with a classic response.

careem

Following this, Careem released the video which created massive hype and conversation on social media.

In its latest campaign, Careem wants Pakistanis to #ExploreKarachi with none other than our very own Abrar-ul-Haq.

The video is all about how Karachi is an inclusive city where diversity is welcomed with open arms.

From visiting Lyari to eating a delicious piping hot plate of Biryani, Abrar meets people coming from all backgrounds and walks of life.

Karachi is the city which is enriched with culture, colors, and everything which makes us Pakistani.

We will not be surprised if it becomes the city’s official anthem!

Over the years, the city has become a popular tourist destination as well and has caught the attention of foreign media who have deemed it one of the must-visit destinations for travelers.

Careem has made it their responsibility to travel across Pakistan to show how beautiful our country actually is and that each city has something special to offer.

They saved the best for last, humara Karachi!

TECNO Real-time Cricket Challenge Hits Karachi University Grounds

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Press Release
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TECNO Cricket Superstar Challenge arrived at NED University Karachi on 7th February that was led by Former Cricketer Younis Khan.

The real-time challenge overtook the University grounds and students were all boosted up by the presence of Younis Khan. Challenge hype was so high which was attended by Media personnel.

 

The activity gave a chance to students to experience a momentous relief out of their hectic routine. Upon conducting a successful event TECNO’s General Manager, Creek Ma said that “Bringing electrifying campaigns is the brand’s signature style.

TECNO with its recently launched real-time cricket challenge is once again looking forward to ample maximum participation and promised to bring quality services and campaigns for our valuable consumers.

Pakistan team’s former Captain and Sitara-e-Imtiaz recipient Younis Khan was the Captain of all three formats of cricket and is coaching Pakistani team at present. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in test cricket and holds the record for the most centuries scored by a Pakistani in Test cricket history.

The cricket ambiance was highly appreciated by University students and they actively participated in all the challenges such as ‘Hit Your Aim’, ‘60 sec challenge’, ‘Spin & Win’. Winners got exciting gift hampers and the Grand Prize was Camon 12 Air.

Younis Khan was quite happy with the maximum participation of university students and enjoyed playing cricket oriented games for hours. He was overwhelmed by activity response and appreciated that TECNO is the only brand to promote cricket game to masses.

TECNO has proved its legacy of promoting Pakistan’s favorite sport with its leading Cricket Superstar Activity. The campaign’s next destination will be Lahore. So, get ready for the next Surprise!

Doctor Who Warned About Coronavirus Dies in China

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Laiba Omer
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Chinese Doctor

A doctor in China, Li Wenliang, passed away last night due to coronavirus. He was one of the eight people who had alarmed the public about the deadly virus.

Reportedly, the doctor contracted the virus while working at the Wuhan Central Hospital.

The National Health Commission‘s latest figures show that around 636 people have died while 31,161 infected in mainland China.

A statement from the hospital said, “Our hospital’s ophthalmologist Li Wenliang was unfortunately infected with coronavirus during his work in the fight against the coronavirus epidemic.”

Li

The statement further said, “He died at 2:58 am on Feb 7 after attempts to resuscitate were unsuccessful.”

A rumor was circulating that in December Li was detained for spreading false news. CNN reported, “He had wanned about a potential “SARS-like” virus spreading in Wuhan. Nothing Li said was incorrect, but it came as officials in the city were downplaying the severity of the outbreak and its risk to the public.”

Apparently, there were efforts made by officials after Li’s death to manipulate the narrative. The continuous efforts raged anger among citizens.

Li came in contact with the virus when he was treating one of his patients for glaucoma, who at the time did not really know about the deadly virus.

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The Best Holiday Destinations for 2020

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Kinza Piracha
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Destination

Whether you wish to unwind on a remote island off the coast of Africa, enjoy Germany’s amazing trains or discover howling monkeys in South America, there are lots to explore and enjoy as you head into a new decade of 2020.

Who wouldn’t want to travel and witness destinations that expand our knowledge of this planet and celebrate the beauty of human achievement and natural wonders all over the world?

So, we rounded up 20 destinations that you can plan your next vacation with your loved ones and savor every moment at these breathtaking views.

1. Chile Lake District 

Don’t you just want to pack your bags and live in this serenity?

2.Copenhagen, Denmark

This is an epitome of beauty and you know it’s Instagram worthy!

3.The Dead Sea

Float Your worries away at The Dead Sea

4.Dominica

This lush Carribean Island has everything that you want.

5. Estonia 

Don’t be amazed if you hear about its bustling food scene in 2020 because that’s worth a shot.

6.Galway, Ireland

This is a rural land where the population lives by their own laws, and artists are brought out by the sublime beauty of the rocky terrain.

7.Jamaica

From turquoise waters to dazzling waterfalls – Jamaica has a lot to deliver, especially in 2020.

8.Kyrgyzstan

If you’re looking for an adventure then you should know that Kyrgyzstan is ticked away between China to the east, Kazakhstan to the north and Uzbekistan to the west. Kyrgyzstan is understandable to overlook, but it’s a perfectly formed jewel of a country.

9.Kyushu, Japan

Japan has been hard at work equipping for the inflow of tourists, enhancing it’s already terrific infrastructure.

10. New Caledonia 

This remote French overseas region is residence to streaky pink dusks and stretches of white sand beach which will be your solace.
Get your wanderlust shoes ready and plan your next trip to one of these places.
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HUAWEI Y6s is Up For Grabs as it goes on Sale Nationwide

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Press Release
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Huawei Y6s

With market anticipation on a high, the pre-orders of HUAWEI Y6s were a hit as the entire pre-order stock was booked in less than a week.

This time Huawei had made an exciting Double Deposit Offer for its budget Y Series variant that got consumers to Huawei outlets in droves. The device is now available for sale nationwide for PKR 20,899/-.

The Country Manager of Huawei Pakistan – Mr. Scott Huang stated: “As an innovative enterprise that is now leading the global technological advancements – Huawei remains committed to meet the evolving needs of every consumer segment in the market. Customers who may have missed the pre-booking opportunity can now purchase HUAWEI Y6s from any authorized dealer at market price to experience great performance and reliability.”

HUAWEI Y6s is power-packed with a robust 2.3GHz Octa-core processor while the EMUI 9.1 and intelligent solutions make it much easier to use by allowing you to swiftly navigate through functions. This phone has the intelligence to recognize your gestures, e.g. you can take a screenshot by simply swiping the screen with three fingers.

While this segment of smartphones has a standard of 2GB RAM, HUAWEI Y6s has gone beyond the ordinary and offers 3GB of RAM. It allows users to perform multitasking with virtually no lag.

The Extendable Read-Only File System (EROFS) by Huawei provides extra space for; photos, videos, files and apps, supported by 64GB memory, expandable to 512GB with an SD card. It is powered by a 3,020mAh battery with Artificial-Intelligence based power-saving solutions.

The device also packs a punch in the photography department with its 13MP rear camera and an f/1.8 aperture which captures vivid images, even in the darkest environments. On the front, it is equipped with an 8MP camera, enriched with an ambient light-sensor and proximity-sensor to take spectacular selfies.

Additionally, the 6.09-inch DewDrop display and a maximized bezel-less screen promise immersive viewing experiences and the stunning HD feature feels more sophisticated with a TÜV Rheinland certified Eye-Comfort Mode to further ease extended usage. Finally, the security of your data in this phone is ensured by a Fingerprint Sensor.

For the music-lovers, Huawei’s SuperSound delivers more clarity with an 11V smart-power Amplifier, for more quality at higher volumes, while the sound-effects algorithms and HUAWEI’s Histen 5.0, backed by a 5.1 stereo surround-sound create an immersive experience for theater-like effects.

HUAWEI Y6s comes in two great colors of Orchid Blue and Starry Black. Consumers can purchase this device for an amazing price of PKR 20,899/- at all authorized retailers nationwide.

Imran Khan’s Instagram Account Goes All Kashmir

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Laiba Omer
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Imran

Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan‘s Instagram account went all Kashmir today after a successful visit to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) where he addressed a public rally.

The Instagram account posted a full-page image from the Azad Jammu & Kashmir rally stating Why Justice is mute in IOJ&K

The full-screen image also states a quote from PM’s speech from yesterday at AJK. Khan said, “My people of Kashmir, I promised to be your ambassador in the world. I’m not standing here as the PM of Pakistan but as the ambassador of Kashmir”.⁣

Imran Khan

Imran Khan 2

Imran

After the August 2019 revocation of Article 370 in Indian occupied Jammu & Kashmir, Prime Minister Imran Khan termed himself as an ambassador of Kashmir in the world and he advocated the Kashmir case to the world leaders internationalizing the Kashmir issue like never before.

Earlier Khan had also expressed his views regarding how serious the issue of Kashmir is at the World Economic Forum in Davos in front of World leaders.

“Kashmir is, you know, it’s a far more serious problem than people realize, (than) the world realizes. The problem is that India has been taken over by an extremist ideology, which is called Hindutva or the RSS.”

“This is serious because there are two nuclear-armed countries,” Khan added.

“That’s why I want President Trump, head of the most powerful country in the world — he should intervene right now. United Nations, or President Trump through the U.N. at least.”

While addressing a huge crowd, Prime Minister said,

I’m standing here not as PM of Pakistan but as Ambassador of Kashmir

Khan encourages Pakistanis to join hands with him in the fight for freedom in Kashmir.

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You can now follow PM Imran Khan‘s journey on his official Instagram account here 

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Salman Khan Refuses to Attend a Show Organized in the US by a Pakistani?

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Laiba Omer
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Salman Khan

Dabangg star, Salman Khan has reportedly refused to attend a show organized in the US. The show was being organized by a Pakistani, Rehan Siddiqui in Houston.

This is not for the first time a show has been canceled by Indian performers when a Pakistani has organized it.

Diljit Dosanjh, Bollywood actor and singer, also happen to previously cancel a show organized by Siddiqui.

The performers have not been canceling events because of personal reasons or opinions.

However, an official from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has asked them to delink themselves from the events organized in Houston.

In 2019, Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu, and Udit Narayan among others were asked to step back from an event that was organized by Pakistani national, Moazzma Hunain.

There have been no official statements made by Bajrangi Bhaijaan’s actor as yet on any of his social media platforms.

Keeping in mind, the recent

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

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After India, Should Pakistan Propose Ban on Fairness Ads

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Laiba Omer
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Fair Skin

The government of India has proposed to alter the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954.

Reportedly, the draft proposes extremely rigorous penalties compared to previous laws.

According to a report by Money Control, Advertisements that promote pharmaceutical products for fairness of skin, deafness, improvement of height, hair loss or greying, obesity, among others may face fines up to Rs 50 lakh and imprisonment up to five years.

Under the newest law proposed, a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh and up to two years’ imprisonment has been proposed in the case of the first offense.

Fairness advertisement

In the case of a subsequent conviction, imprisonment may extend to five years and the fine, up to Rs 50 lakh.

Be it India or Pakistan, the obsession with fair skin in the subcontinent has been present for decades now.

To date, ads on tv (and print) that promote fairness of skin, improvement of height, hair loss or greying, obesity, infertility are still aired.

Many celebrities have also called out brands for promoting fair skin such as Laal Kabootar’s actress, Mansha Pasha.

A local brand used Mansha’s picture to promote their fairness cream.

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

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Coronavirus: Is China Lying About the Death Toll Following the Outbreak?

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Kinza Piracha
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Wuhan

Just like Ebola, Coronavirus also originates from animal hosts. Today, the world is aware of this deadly disease and China is suffering the most from it as many victims have fell prey to Coronavirus.

However, several web users have challenged the genuineness of Beijing’s coronavirus death toll after alleging to have sighted a much-elevated number of the victims ‘momentarily’ on the nation’s vastest online news site.

The second-largest company in China named Tencent allegedly showed charts for the coronavirus on Saturday indicating 154,023 were contaminated and 24,589 dead which is a lot more than ten times and 80 times the official figures.

Those charts have spurred a lot of conspiracy theories.

Where some people told the staggering figures could have been filtered by journalists with a conscience in hostility of Beijing’s order; others asserted that the trending images could have been digitally altered making them appear to be believable.

The figures that were shared included 79,808 suspected cases – four times more than the official numbers – and the number of cured cases as 269, rather than 351.

The life-threatening disease has killed at least 565 people and tainted more than 28,300.

The other leaked figures published included 79,808 doubted cases – four times the official numbers – and the number of cured cases as 269, rather than 351 which is a significant number.

The news arrives amid the extensive belief that the Communist Party in Beijing may be suppressing the harms of the deadly flu-like virus.

Several cities in China have urged their residents to wear face masks in order to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

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Huawei Knowledge Factory Collaborates with Jazz to Technologically Empower Youth

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Anusha Sachwani
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jazz

Jazz, the leading telecommunications company of Pakistan, is proud to announce a partnership with technology giant Huawei.

The initiative titled “Huawei Knowledge Factory in collaboration with Jazz” will impart free-of-cost technology training to startups incubated at the National Incubation Center (NIC) and employees of Jazz.

The announcement of this initiative was made by Ahmed Bilal Masud, the Deputy CEO Huawei Pakistan Pvt. Limited, on the recent graduation ceremony of the 3rd and 4th cohorts at the NIC.

The twelve-week comprehensive program will initially consist of three pieces of training covering Big Data, Cloud Computing, and Artificial intelligence. Each subject will be covered through two weekly classes spread over a month. The purpose behind the program is to help equip the youth by getting them up-to-speed with the latest trends in the era of the digital economy.

Aamir Ibrahim, CEO – Jazz, talking about the collaboration, said, “In a field that is dynamic and ever-changing, it is imperative that employees are trained on the job to keep at pace with the latest technology. Huawei helps us take this important step to prepare our youth with the skills necessary to accelerate the creation of a #DigitalPakistan.”

The initiative is offered under Jazz’s Make Your Program which empowers youth with technology. The program aims to equip the youth with tech-based knowledge so that they are able to develop innovative digital & financial solutions to tomorrow’s challenges.

With technology being critical to the implementation of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030, the training will also play a critical role in the attainment of larger global goals of Pakistan.

Ahmed Bilal Masud, Deputy CEO – Huawei Pakistan Pvt. Limited said, “Artificial intelligence and machine learning have the power to transform the environment and we at Huawei, want to harness this power in the best way we can. We want to teach young people the critical concepts related to cloud computing, fusion access, and virtualization technology so they can apply it in their lives.”

Pakistani Dramas Actor Hassam Khan Got Engaged With Sarah Mir

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Kinza Piracha
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Hassam Khan

Looks like celeb weddings are on the roll as a few renowned stars tied the knot recently. From Yasir Hussain to Eman Suleman and Mira Sethi – all of our fav celeb couples espoused.

Another celebrity couple who recently had their engagement ceremony was actor Hassam Khan and Sarah Mir who looked stunning at their intimate ceremony.

The 30-year-old Khan is a Pakistani actor who is popular for his roles in drama serials such as Noor Jahan, Khasara, and Dil Mom Ka Diya where his performance was lauded by the masses and his acting was spot on.

Having been part of a Punjabi actors’ family, Khan graduated from the Indus Valley School of Art and began his career in acting in 2011. Since then, there was no stopping for Khan and with his good looks and charms, he wowed the people.

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Khan’s father is the prominent Urdu poet Suhail Ahmed who penned Ja raha noon an darte darte. 

Furthermore, Starlet Sarah Mir, who also graduated from Indus Valley School Of Arts is a gifted visual artist who is highly talented and is an epitome of beauty.

Sara Mir’s unusual and top-notch technique in art has lured attention on social media. Have a look at one of her artworks.

The duo recently got engaged in a simple yet elegant ceremony where the bride donned in an ivory gharara and the groom wore a white salwar kameez with an off white waistcoat complimenting with his bride’s ensemble.

 

 

 

The two looked picture perfect and we wish all the happiness to the new couple.

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Pakistan Now Accepts Foreign Driving Licenses, No Fines to be Imposed

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Anusha Sachwani
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On multiple requests submitted to Prime Minister’s Portal, Imran Khan has directed relevant authorities to help expats in Pakistan.

Now, foreign driving licenses will be accepted from all around the world. The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has issued an order, asking all staff, including deputy superintendents of traffic police, to accept driving licenses issued by other countries.

The notice further states that ITP staff should not fine drivers holding valid foreign driving licenses.

This is the first time ever that Pakistan will now accept valid foreign licenses.

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Gwadar to Become Pakistan’s 3rd-Largest City in Terms of Economic Output

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Anusha Sachwani
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According to the Gwadar Smart City Masterplan, the city will be home to over 2 million individuals including paid expatriate professionals making up for approximately 80% of the population.

If things work according to the masterplan, a 75-page document prepared by Chinese state-owned company China Communications Construction Company in collaboration with Pakistan’s Minister of Planning, Development & Reform and Gwadar Development Authority, Gwadar will become Pakistan’s 3rd-largest city by economic output.

Gwadar will have high-paying jobs in many different sectors including tech, retail and more. The man-made island will also become home to the largest international airport in Pakistan.

Furthermore, the expected GDP per capita of Gwadar is expected to reach $15,000, which 10 times Pakistan’s average. Moreover, both governments have projected that in the long-run, Gwadar is expected to surpass the $30bn per annum benchmark.

The plans and large sums of investment will help make Gwadar an economic hub not only for Pakistan but for the entire southern region as well.

Not to forget how this will create massive employment opportunities for Pakistanis.

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Nokia Launches Waterproof Wireless Earbuds With 150-Hour Battery Life

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Kinza Piracha
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It’s no surprise that Nokia has been out of the picture for a while now and during that time several other luxurious tech brands took over the masses.

However, Nokia has returned with a definitive bang. It has finally launched its remarkable Power Earbuds in China, and with its sleek layout and jaw-dropping characteristics, these earphones have a lot to offer.

The Power Earbuds are a set of wireless earphones that arrive in two shades, namely charcoal black and light gray. Although, currently the black variant is available right now.

With each earbud measuring 25 x 23 x 23.8mm, the earphones are just small enough to feel perfect and light on your ear. Moreover, they are also accompanied by charging case that has a size of 79 x 48.5 x 31mm.

The Power Earbuds support Bluetooth 5.0, which implies that you get a range of almost 800 feet which means less trouble listening to your favorite music!

Furthermore, These earbuds are also extremely waterproof, as indicated by their IPX7 rating. In fact, you can drench them in water for up to 30 minutes and they would still be as good as new.

The earbuds have amazing battery life each earbud delivers music playback of up to 5 hours on a single charge, and of course, it can be changed several times.

The aesthetically pleasing earphones feature Google’s voice assistant that can be initiated by clicking on a specific button thereby enabling you to issue voice commands.

Sadly, these Power Earbuds are presently only accessible in China, and that also via a few online portals. With the price of 699 yuan or almost 100 USD, these babies are the newest edition by Nokia.

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Joaquin Phoenix Calls Out Racism at Bafta Film Awards

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Kinza Piracha
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Joaquin Phoenix has earned numerous awards for his excellent performance in the movie Joker and is plausible to bag an Oscar later this month.

His role in Joker won him an award at BAFTAs where Prince William was also present.

The actor accepted the award, for which all five nominees were white, Phoenix announced he felt honored to be a winner but also added that he felt conflicted.

“So many of my fellow actors that are deserving don’t have that same privilege” continued Phoenix.

“I think we are sending a very clear message to people of color that you’re not welcome here. That’s the message we are sending to people who have contributed so much to our medium and our industry in ways that we have benefitted from.” He added.

The actor also stated, “I don’t think anybody wants a handout or preferential treatment, although that’s what we give ourselves every year.”

Apart from his influential speech in support of people of color at the event, a video of the actor curtsying to the Prince and their conversation during their encounter is also going viral on the social media where the masses lauded him.

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Can we just say that Joaquin Phoenix is our favorite actor currently? It’s been a beneficial awards season for Joaquin Phoenix, who has overseen this year’s circuit thanks to his character in the movie and as Joker.

Phoenix bagged himself the award for the Best Actor at the Golden Globes, the Critics’ Choice Awards, the SAG Awards, and the BAFTA Film Awards including others.

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