Sindh Govt Wants FIA to Take Action Against People Spreading Fabricated Audiotapes

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Apr 26, 2020

KARACHI, Pakistan, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Mobile marketing platform BIGO Ads announces Rich Media Inc (“RMI”) as the authorized reseller in Pakistan.

BIGO Ads, from BIGO Technology, is an ads platform providing mobile marketing solutions globally. Covering more than 150 countries, BIGO Ads integrates mobile marketing solutions into IMO, the video and audio calling app with global monthly active users (MAU) of 210 million, and Likee, a short video creation platform with global MAU of 115 million. With its strong user base and high-quality content, BIGO Ads enriches the user portrait system and provides marketing solutions for advertisers and partners in different scenarios.

BIGO Ads utilizes cutting-edge machine learning technology, powerful Artificial Intelligence algorithms, comprehensive big data analysis, and processing capabilities to support branding and performance advertising solutions for advertisers. With various advertising formats, such as Banner, Native, Video and different cooperation models like Programmatic buying, Reserved branding Ads and Auction Bidding Ads, BIGO Ads provides one-stop integrated marketing solutions for advertisers to reach the targeted audience, increase brand awareness and maximize return of investment (ROI).

RMI is an exclusive partner of Sizmek by Amazon, and Control Shift in Pakistan since 2008 and 2019 respectively. Recently, RMI inked the agreement with BIGO to sell media properties of imo and Likee to local media agencies and advertisers to drive higher return on ad spend. RMI holds a major percent market share of digital ad serving business in Pakistan. RMI is playing a digital consultancy role in the market to facilitate the local agencies and advertisers about new innovative ad formats, ads execution strategies and ideas. RMI is known for its strategic digital advertising solutions.

BIGO Ads is glad to partner with RMI. With RMI’s in-depth understanding of the market and excellent relationship in Pakistan, as well as the rich and efficient marketing solutions of BIGO Ads, they will provide advertisers with a better service and achieve marketing objectives.

Now BIGO Ads is ready in Pakistan, we are looking forward to new collaboration opportunities with local businesses.

Go BIG with BIGO Ads!

Aiman Khan Becomes The ‘Most-Followed’ Pakistani Celebrity On Instagram

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Apr 26, 2020

Actress Aiman Khan has surpassed Mahira Khan to be the most followed Pakistani celebrity on Instagram.

The Baandi starlet has currently reached 5.9 million followers as compared to Mahira’s 5.8 million and on the other hand, her twin sister Minal Khan has been followed by 4.9 million people.

The starlet and new mom also thanked her fans for helping her reach the milestone and plugged her new clothing line AnM Closet, which she launched with her twin sister Minal this year.

She shared a picture on her Instagram where she posted an adorable click of herself with daughter Amal and captioned the post, “Sending love to all my Insta fam!”

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Sending Love to all my insta fam 🌟🌟

A post shared by AIMAN MUNEEB (@aimankhan.official) on Apr 25, 2020 at 2:14pm PDT

Aiman took a break from working this year after the birth of her daughter Amal but continued her rise on social media.

The 21-year-old’s popularity seems to be growing each day despite her taking a break from showbiz following her daughter, Amal’s birth in August 2019. She tied the knot to actor Muneeb Butt in November 2018.

Aiman Khan is closely followed by Sajal Aly and Minal Khan, who are also close to the five million mark.

Last year, actress Mahira Khan became the first Pakistani actor to have reached a 5 million followers milestone on Instagram.

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US Consulate Is All Praises For Careem’s Coronavirus Relief Efforts

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Apr 26, 2020

Careem, Pakistan’s trusted ride-hailing service, has been doing its bit in this time of crisis. Last week, Careem announced the introduction of the in-app ‘donate’ button that allows customers to donate COVID-19 testing kits and personal protective equipment (PPE) to hospitals through top charity partners.

Prior to that, the ride-hailing service had also announced a partnership with renowned charity organizations such as Rizq and Karachi Relief Trust to support relief efforts by delivering ration bags to communities at their doorstep across major cities in the country.

These efforts didn’t go unrecognized. The US Consulate Karachi, in its recent Twitter message, highlighted the crucial work Careem was doing as a delivery partner in the relief efforts led by a US company through local charities.

U.S. companies are supporting Pakistan’s efforts against corona!

U.S. company @Excelerate_LP partnered with @KarachiRelief to donate a month’s supply of food and household goods to 5,000n Karachi families in need, delivered by @CareemPAK #PakistanFightsCorona #StayHome pic.twitter.com/oOib6DBUA4

— US Consulate Karachi (@usconsulatekhi) April 23, 2020

This recognition was also picked up by none other than the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo himself, who retweeted the message with praise for the initiative.

Generosity is a core American value that I'm always proud to see on display in our partnerships. During this pandemic, many families are facing challenging times. Inspired to see U.S. companies pitching in to take care of their neighbors. #partners4prosperity https://t.co/LyKdn7BdEj

— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) April 24, 2020

Careem’s response to the pandemic has been both noteworthy and inspirational. Substantial donations are being made through the app’s donate button and numerous kits and protective equipment have been donated to hospitals so far.

Careem has also been delivering ration bags put together by different charities to deserving families on a daily basis. This operation of theirs is expected to scale up as more charities join the cause.

Earlier this month, Careem also joined the Government of Punjab (GoP) in its efforts to create awareness by asking citizens to ‘Stay at Home’ by opting for deliveries of groceries and educating citizens about the government’s telemedicine helpline for medical-related queries.

Since the beginning of its operations in Pakistan, the ride-hailing platform for the greater Middle East has explored innovative ways to give back to the local society and communities. In these testing times too, Careem continues to contribute significantly to Pakistan’s socio-economic uplift.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates!

7 Best Ramadan Ads That Really Caught Our Eyes

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Apr 25, 2020

The holy month of Ramadan is upon us and with it, every year, begins the war amongst brands for the best Ramadan campaign, however, this year things are slightly different as brands are more focused on their responsibility to society instead of producing high budget Ramadan ads. The marketing budgets are being utilised for the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marketers work towards attracting audiences to their brands by providing entertaining, engaging and in some cases heart touching content that tugs at your heartstrings. Every year, Pakistanis anticipate and wait for this special time of the year where brands come up with the best campaigns which celebrate the spirit of the holy month.

Here are some of the Best Pakistani Ramadan TVC’s that will surely bring about the best of your Ramadan Spirit!

1. Surf Excel – Ek Neki Rozana

Surf Excel always has the best Ramadan campaigns every year. These are ads that stay with you for a long time always reminding you what truly Ramadan is all about.

2. Rooh Afza

Pakistan’s favorite Lal Sherbet gives out a message of unity and peace between people during this holy month and at the same time brought out the patriotism and highlighted Hamdard’s historic legacy.

3. Brooke Bond Supreme – Zaiqa Neki Ka

This heartfelt story of two men where a well-respected gentleman is reminded that any good deed during this month can bring greatness to a person. This TVC is sure to tug at your heartstrings.

4. Telenor Pakistan – #Share Your Meal

We hope Telenor is continuing this amazing initiative they began a few years ago. During this pandemic, there are thousands of Pakistanis who have suffered greatly due to the closure of businesses in the country.

5. Olper’s Ramadan TVC ft. Edhi Sahab and Fawad Khan

The TVC definitely holds a soft spot in our hearts due to the presence of Pakistan’s hero and greatest philanthropist, the late Abdul Sattar Edhi.

6. Oppo – Celebrate Love Capture Smiles This Ramadan

The TVC starring Iqra Aziz, Umair Jaswal amongst others brings out the spirit of reunion and celebrating festivities together as one big family during Ramadan.

7. Sunridge Chakki Atta – #Barhenge Saath

We loved this TVC by Sunridge Chakki Atta where they promote the act of selflessness, equality and sharing with the underpriviledged. The beautiful ad is sure to make you shed a tear or two.

Let us know which one did you like the best in the comments below.

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Meera Jee Says Being Stranded in New York City is Not a Joke!

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Apr 24, 2020

Veteran actress, Meera dismisses rumors about being stranded in New York City a lie on her official Instagram account after false information circulated on social media.

#Coronavirus #meerajee #cnn #foxnews #NewYorkers sty in your room Social distance social awareness save lives stay in your rooms social distance no social gathering respect government policies respect Prime Minister rules follow the rules save lives #PrimeMinister of 🇵🇰 #USpresident #DonaldTrump #ImranKhan respect the rules and regulations policies health awareness I’m really appreciating health workers in New York City

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A post shared by Meerajee Official (@meerajeeofficial) on Apr 22, 2020 at 6:07pm PDT

Other actors shooting for a film that have just made it back to Pakistan from Thailand have been on the news for a while now and people thought maybe Meera’s following similar footsteps, only the difference this time is that she is not stranded in New York.

Some people thought this was a publicity stunt to make it back to the headlines. However, this isn’t true!

The veteran actress earlier pleaded the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan to help her come back to Pakistan during the pandemic as she is stuck abroad.

“I don’t want to die in a foreign country,” says film actress Meera, in a video message from the US. She has appealed to PM Imran to arrange her return to Pakistan.#DawnToday

Posted by Dawn.com on Monday, April 20, 2020

“In my video, I had asked requested Prime Minister Imran Khan to bring me home. As a Pakistani, it is my right.” As COVID-19 kills more and more people every day, Meera reminds people that “This is not the time to mock or ridicule people.”

She clarified further, “The Pakistan embassy in New York knows of my whereabouts and I am grateful to Council General Ayesha Ali [for her help so far],” proving that she is in fact stranded abroad.

“Even yesterday around 500 people died due to coronavirus in New York, of which I am very scared”. She finished her message by adding that upon returning to Pakistan, she hopes she would be able to play her part by helping those affected by the virus.

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Pakistan Will Most Likely Have 2 Lack Coronavirus Cases In June

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Apr 24, 2020

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom, has notified that the number of people infected with the coronavirus in Pakistan may reach more than 200,000 by mid-July if effective intervention is not taken against the novel virus.

At the launch of the Pakistan National Strategic Preparation and Response Plan Virtual Conference, the WHO chief announced that the COVID-19 Response Plan is based on a joint strategy of the Pakistani government, the United Nations and its partners.

The WHO chief said that the virus had spread to 115 districts in Pakistan and Sindh and Punjab were among the most affected provinces.

He further added that the already stressful medical department was facing additional pressure as the numbers increase of the affected people. He also added that the impact of the virus on the socio-economic sector needs to be eliminated.

"When this year began, little was known about #COVID19. Now, it has spread globally, upending health systems and economies, and putting lives and livelihoods at risk"-@DrTedros at the Launch of #Pakistan National Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan virtual conference pic.twitter.com/XKLUEifu5H

— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) April 23, 2020

He said little was known about the coronavirus earlier this year, but now it has spread globally, putting lives at risk, including the medical system and the economy.

Tedros Adhanom said that in the face of the rapidly spreading epidemic, Pakistan needs more than ever, flexible and timely financial assistance to prevent the epidemic. He told that the whole strategy of the government in the project is a reflection of resources.

“I would like to make a few requests to other local and international partners, including the United Nations, that the virus is a real threat to Pakistan and that mitigating this threat depends on a coherent and solid approach,” he said.

“Not only do we need to make this project a reality, but we also need to coordinate to increase resources so that they can be used in a timely manner wherever needed,” he said.

Finally, he wished the Muslims of Pakistan well on the arrival of Ramadan.

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Praying in Mosques Will Increase The Spread of COVID-19

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Apr 24, 2020

During the month of Ramadan, Pakistan will enter the most crucial moment of its fight against coronavirus, said Zhou Rong, a senior researcher at Chongyang Institute of Finance at the Renmin University of China.

The government’s decision to allow mass gatherings at mosques during Ramadan has triggered concerns among Pakistan’s health care professionals, many of whom warn it may jeopardize the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Zhou Rong in his article said that this poses a risk on multiple levels. People will be less vigilant in the mosque at prayer times and it will be tough to keep a safe distance.

Dr. Kasir Sajad, Secretary-General, Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) said, “The association is worried about the situation. We are worried that the number of cases will rise because of large-scale collective prayers. We can only hope that people abide by preventive measures.” Prime Minister Imran Khan forewarned that by mid-May the number of cases may increase.

Dr. Sajad stated, “If the two holy mosques in Makkah and Medina can extend the time for prayer suspension during Ramadan, why can’t Pakistan do it?” Sajad underlined that maintaining the prescribed social distance helped slow the spread of the virus.

Although President Arif Alvi after consulting with religious leaders has established a Twenty-Point Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to slow the spread of infections, it has removed restrictions on the size of prayers during Ramadan.

A sharp increase in COVID-19-related deaths has been recorded in Pakistan this week. More than 200 people have died, with over 10,000 infections recorded as of Wednesday.

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How to Send Messages to Unsaved WhatsApp Numbers

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Anusha Sachwani

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Apr 24, 2020

Ever wanted to send a message to a person who is not in your contact list on WhatsApp?

It can get frustrating at times to constantly add contacts to your phone just to leave them a simple message.

But, with this simple WhatsApp trick, you will no longer have to worry about that anymore. Also, this method doesn’t require a third party-app in case if you were wondering!

Here’s what you need to do:

Android + iOS Users

Step 1- Create a link

How to create a link:

Open your browser (Chrome, Safari, or Firefox) and type ‘https://wa.me/phonenumber’.

2. Now, replace the last part with a full number i.e https://wa.me/923313333333. Keep in mind that you can’t use any + or – or () or 00.

Step 2- Press the Green Icon

When you press enter after you’ve written the URL, a page will be generated with a green messaging icon.

When you tap on the green button, a conversation will start.

There is another method which is faster that can also be done. However, that method works better for Andoird users than compared to iOS users.

Android Users

Step 1- Type the number on the keypad using the country code.

Step 2- Select WhatApp from the menu (not every phone will show extra options once a number has been punched in the keypad).

Android users who do not have this feature will have to use the above-given method. For those who do, they can enjoy a faster way to converse.

Know any other WhatsApp tricks and hacks?

Share them with us in the comments below.

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Highly Appreciable Steps Taken By foodpanda To Protect Their Heroes!

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Ariba Raza

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Apr 24, 2020

On 23^rd March, lockdown all over Sindh was imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus outbreak which has majorly impacted the economy. Due to this, many businesses ended up shutting down completely and some, temporarily shutting down as per the new policies.

Moreover, COVID-19 has greatly impacted the food industry as dine-in and food delivery services were disabled. As a result of this, many lives were upended especially for the daily wagers who make ends meet for their families by working every day.

But to help them out and make their lives easier, many organizations including foodpanda have taken drastic measures in order to curb this situation in extremely smart ways. Pakistan’s largest food delivery platform, foodpanda, has come up with cohesive strategies to ensure their heroes’ health, safety, and financial well-being as per the SOP’s given by the government.

Here are all the great measures that foodpanda has been taking!

foodpanda has been helping its own heroes in numerous appreciable ways that you’ll be surprised!

foodpanda started off from distributing ration bags to weekly shifts of monetary support to ensure the livelihood of delivery heroes is unaffected and help them keep afloat. Adding on to this, the first shift of monetary support was given in March, followed by three weeks of financial support at the start of April.

Company-funded Insurance In Collaboration With TPL Insurance

foodpanda has its delivery heroes covered in case any one of them is tested positive for COVID-19. They will be entitled to paid leave, and this is part of their newly launched ‘two weeks earning support programme’ under the company funded insurance in collaboration with TPL Insurance.

Adding on to this, the collaboration also takes full responsibility for accidental coverage expenses. After the first shift of payments in March, many delivery heroes expressed their gratitude

Keeping in mind the SOPs given by the government, foodpanda has been taking strict measures to ensure the safety of their heroes and customers, and here’s how:

1. Daily temperature checks at rider hubs which have to be updated by the riders on their online portal before starting off their day

2. Infographics installed at rider hubs creating awareness on how to contain the pandemic

3. Daily reminders via riders app to heroes prompting them to adhere to safety measures during COVID-19

4. Distribution of face masks, gloves and hand sanitizers to heroes is a regular practice incorporated by the foodpanda team

5. foodpanda is also ensuring contactless delivery for minimal contact between the customers and heroes

Let us know what you think about foodpanda’s efforts to protect their heroes in the comments below!

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Dawlance Launches the Latest e-Commerce Website for Unmatched Convenience

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Apr 24, 2020

Dawlance — Image Source/Seek Vector Logo

At a time, where the whole of humanity is making unified efforts to fight against a pandemic, by ensuring social-distancing, a lockdown has also been enforced by the Pakistan government to protect its people.

However, there is an opportunity in every challenge and the current situation has also unleashed the tremendous potential of digital connectivity. It is enabling the world to communicate and work cohesively, sharing real-time information, and moving rapidly towards e-Commerce, on a much larger scale.

Dawlance – the leading producer of home appliances in Pakistan, is a highly innovative and progressive enterprise, which has taken an exemplary initiative at this most suitable time. In order to provide the people with high-quality electronic products, at their doorstep, with unmatched convenience, Dawlance has launched its highly advanced e-Commerce facility by creating a user-friendly website. The consumers can simply place orders for their favorite appliances, round-the-clock, from the comfort of their homes, or even on-the-go. The products are delivered right at their doorstep, while the buyer doesn’t need to leave their home.

With the modern and aesthetically designed layout, the website is made while keeping the consumer journey in mind. Interestingly the website is carrying along with the www.dawlance.com.pk legacy URL which everyone is already accustomed to. The overall website is divided into corporate and product section which fulfills the purpose of specific website visitors. Additionally, the home page has direct category tabs, access to media, new arrivals, and most importantly a live chat widget that will be active 24/7 where queries will be looked after by the community management team. Most importantly, considering that 74 million people in Pakistan have 3G or 4G connection and Dawlance has 80% mobile visitors the website is mobile responsive.

One of the most important sections incorporated in the new website is the SHOP NOW section, which is the utmost need of the hour for consumers. Dawlance consumers can now buy their favorite DAWLANCE appliance from the comfort of their living rooms either on COD or debit/credit card without any hassle. This is a much-needed feature that will greatly help Dawlance serve its customers at all times.

‘Life at Dawlance’ is another exciting page, highlighting infotainment activities, awareness events held by Dawlance, to reflect the fun side of the brand. It also tells the world about the personal achievements and passions of the Dawlance personnel. While the “About Us” section provides a deeper understanding of the vision, objectives, corporate philosophy, investments, research, and social-contributions of Dawlance and its leadership. Therefore, this website provides insights and inspiration to our domestic-consumers, corporate customers, export-clients, employees and all other stakeholders of the industry, about Dawlance as a responsible and sustainable enterprise, with great contributions towards the socio-economic development of Pakistan, for over 40 years now.

Arçelik – the largest enterprise in Turkey & 3rd largest manufacturer in Europe, took over Dawlance in 2016, with an initial investment of more than 36 Million Euros, followed by well over 16 million Euros of investments, by the year 2019. It has already enabled rapid expansions and competitive advantage, in production-machinery, technology-research, product-development, and brand-building capacity. This global collaboration promises tremendous enrichments in Dawlance’s access to investments, resources, and R&D expertise backed with multi-national experience. It inspires more robust performance and a broader vision, with strict compliance to global standards of quality, safety, and energy conservation.

Last year, Dawlance had also pioneered an ‘Internet-of-Things’ (IoT) platform, through a powerful mobile-app named – SYNC, to bring revolutionary convenience in Pakistan. This enables all forms of electronic hardware in appliances and devices to communicate and interact with each other, over the Internet. So, the consumers can remotely monitor and control all their electronic products, on-the-go.

For more details, log on to www.dawlance.com.pk.

6 Expert Tips to Give Yourself the Best At-Home Quarantine Facial!

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Apr 24, 2020

The quarantine caused by COVID-19 may have improved our communication skills with each other but many of us are struggling in the self-care department.

Highly dependent on our go-to salons for all beauty needs has left a lot of women lost on how to go about getting a good facial at home!

In stressful times like these, everyone needs a relaxing facial at home to make this quarantine bearable, and we’ve got just the right tips for it.

Here are 6 expert tips to help you get the best facial at home:

1. Create a Relaxing Atmosphere

To get the closest feel of your favorite salon, start off by creating a relaxing atmosphere by lighting some sweet-scented candles, dimming the lights, and maybe put on some soothing music.

2. Cleanse

Your face must be completely clean of all makeup before beginning the facial. You can remove the makeup from your face with some micellar water or you could go totally organic by using almond or coconut oil too. Use a second water-based cleanser to remove dirt and debris from your skin, you could substitute this with warm too if you don’t have a cleanser at hand.

3. Exfoliate

Use a facial scrub or an exfoliant to brighten up your skin. Try to keep a light hand while exfoliating to avoid scratching the product against the skin as this could easily cause irritation, inflammation, or breakouts. Exfoliation helps open your pores and smooth your skin’s texture

4. Steam

Every facial includes a steaming process to open up the pores of your face, there are two ways you can safely try steaming at home. You can hover your face over a bowl of hot water and cover head with a towel or alternatively soak a towel in hot water and put it on your face, make sure the water is not too hot enough to burn you.

5. Mask and Massage your face

Use a mask to clean out your pores as they are now opened up due to exfoliation and steaming. You could use a clay mask or a charcoal mask for the best results.

Instead of just putting on the mask, try massaging it into your skin as it will help your skin glow later on.

With nowhere to go these days, you could also sit in the bathtub or just lounge about for 20 minutes with your mask on. Massaging your skin is healthy for your facial muscle and can almost be called a gym for your skin!

6. Moisturise and Seal

The most essential step of the entire process would be to finish off the facial with your trusted moisturizer to seal in all this goodness.

For a spa-like feel, you could also add in a little serum with your moisturizer. Use a facial massage tool like a spade roller to get rid of the puffiness of the face and that’s it, your facial at home is complete.

Will you be following these steps for a facial at home? Let us know in the comments below.

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6 Super Stores Sealed for Violating Social-Distancing SOPs & Over-Charging Customers !

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Anusha Sachwani

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Apr 24, 2020

24th April 2020 Update: As many as 6 superstores have been sealed in Karachi for violating SOPs issued by authorities to encourage social distancing in superstores to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus!

Reportedly, authorities shared that these superstores were also over-charging customers as well.

These stores include:

Imtiaz Super Market in Gulshan-e-Iqbal
Imtiaz Super Market in Bahadurabad
Imtiaz Super Market on Tariq Road
Naheed Super Market on Shaheed-e-Millat Road
Chase Up on Shaheed-e-Millat Road
Bin Hashim Superstore on University Road

These stores were sealed by respective deputy commissioners on the directives of Karachi Commissioner Iftikhar Shallwani.

Commissioner Shallwani had asked them to ensure strict implementation of price control regulations and social distancing directives.

Gulshan Town Assistant Commissioner (AC) Ali Gopang said that this was the second time they had sealed the supermarket chain’s stores. “Repeated warnings were given to the Imtiaz Supermarket ever since the sealing of their Gulshan branch earlier this month for the first time. No one was observing social distancing there.”

Shallwani said they would seek proper affidavits from the sealed superstores before allowing them to reopen.

Feb 2020: Sindh Food Control Authority has imposed a fine on the Imtiaz Super Market chain for poor cleaning conditions and selling of expired soft drinks and unhygienic meat.

According to reports emerged on a private TV channel, the Sindh Food Control Authority’s team conducted an inspection at the DHA branch of Imtiaz supermarket on January 24th.

During the raid, the food officers found a bulk quantity of unhealthy meat on the freezers of DHA branch. The team, on the store, also found cans of soft drinks that were out-of-date.

An official of the food authority told the media that the supermarkets stored bulk amounts of chicken and mutton for selling purpose and the condition of the meat stocked was smelt bad.

The authorities of the superstore have been fined thirty thousand rupees and were directed to improve cleaning condition within seven days; otherwise, strict action would be taken against them. The food authority will also make a check-and-balance after the deadline.

The Imtiaz Super Market is one of the biggest retailing store corporations that operates as a chain of supermarkets, discount department stores, and convenience stores.

Be safe and stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Source: SFA

5 Easy Quarantine Recipes You Really Need To Try During The Lockdown

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Ariba Raza

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Apr 24, 2020

Majority of us, during this lockdown, have been making the most of this time and have been trying out different recipes at home. Since we can’t go outside to our favorite restaurants and cafes, it’s best we level up our cooking skills!

But to make something, you can be very smart about it. Choose recipes that you wouldn’t have to go and purchases, wouldn’t take much time to cook and which require minimum ingredients. Now, that’s what we all want, don’t you?

To make your lives easier and your quarantine more tolerable, we’ve picked out 5 easiest and yummiest recipes for you to try at home! Ready to drool over these? Have a look!

1. Simple Chicken & Mushroom Casserole

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJwjZJP8hnk

You really cannot go wrong with this creamy chicken & mushroom casserole. Also, in case you don’t have a certain ingredient at home, you can always find a substitute!

2. Creamy Tomato Pasta

https://youtu.be/i5ZgsiWWpro

If you’re craving pasta, you can easily fix some for yourself using this recipe! One thing’s for sure – you can never go wrong with pasta!

3. Easy 3-Ingredient Oreo Cake

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYI1CB9HY1Y

This is tried and tested and hands down the best cake you can make using literally just 3 ingredients! Oreos, milk and baking powder!

4. Summer Lockdown Lemon Iced-tea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4USkHUcuwK0

We know summers have begun and what could be better than chilling at home and fixing yourself a glass of chilled, refreshing lemon iced tea?

5. Savory French Toasts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9uMr_U7Ofw

Ever imagined savory french toasts? You can have them for breakfast, lunch, supper or even dinner? Or maybe, a midnight snack when you get a hunger attack?

Which one of these will you try? Let us know in the comments below!

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How To Create More Storage Space On Your Smartphone

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Neeshay Imran

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Apr 24, 2020

People with smartphones usually crave for two things; high battery life and space.

While extending your smartphone’s battery might not be that easy, there are easier ways and tricks through which you can extend your smartphone’s storage space.

Here are a few smart ways to create more storage:

1. Memory Cards

By doing so, you will be providing your phone with an alternate place to store all the data that you want to preserve; like photos, videos, and songs.

A memory card allows you the opportunity to use a greater space by simply upgrading to another with greater storage space.

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2. Stream NOT Download!

If you love watching movies and seasons, try streaming then on various online streaming sites rather than downloading them.

The greater the size of the item that you have stored in your phones the slower the phone’s processing becomes. With platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime, streaming your favorite content has become much easier!

3. Keep a Constant Check & Delete Un-Needed Content

Unknowingly we tend to be storing a lot of useless things like duplicate, ugly or unnecessary data.

It is recommended that you perform a thorough check of your phone’s gallery routinely to free up this space that is being wasted for no good reason.

4. Use a Cloud/Drive Service

Nowadays there are lots of applications that provide users with certain gigabytes of free space on a cloud server or drive.

If your current memory card is reaching its maximum potential switch to storing your items on the cloud.

Apart from being an excellent storage location, it is also something that is easily accessible with just an internet and the internet-enabled device.

5. Get rid of Un-Used Applications

A lot of people hoard applications in their phones; this is an extremely unhealthy habit. Scan the applications that you have installed in your phone and delete those that are just collecting digital dust and eating away precious space on your phone.

6. Try using a Lower Resolution for Videos

You do not need to go full-on 4K when making videos. Use a lower resolution since videos tend to take the greatest space.

So there you have it, 6 steps that you can take to ensure that your phone’s precious space is well used.

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Jazz decides to match its customer contributions to the PM COVID Relief Fund

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Apr 23, 2020

Jazz, Pakistan’s largest digital company, will be matching donations by its customers to the Prime Minister’s COVID-19 Relief Fund. In the interest of a robust and timely response to the looming health and economic challenges, Jazz has stepped up to offer its support to the country.

As part of Jazz’s recently pledged PKR 1.2 billion support towards Covid19 relief, this decision to match customer contributions came at a time when the number of COVID confirmed cases has surged to about 10,513 – according to government figures. The matching contribution applies not just to the 61 million subscribers, but also to Jazz employees who have voluntarily contributed up to 3 days of their salary to the Fund.

Aamir Ibrahim, CEO Jazz said: “At this point, every rupee counts, and both urgency and strategy are needed to outdo the ghastly pandemic. We will match every rupee contributed by customers and employees. On the strategic end, we are structurally aligning our digital services so the crisis can be monitored and contained with minimal business and economic disruption.”

Subscribers willing to contribute can easily send an SMS to 6677, use their JazzCash accounts to donate through the app or USSD (dial *786#) or make the payment via the COVID relief website portal on Jazz.com.pk/PMFund.

This program is expected to raise a substantial amount in contributions and will serve the health and food relief needs for those who have been left destitute by COVID-19 related lockdown via the PMs National COVID Relief Fund. In this time of need, Jazz – the company, its generous customers, and passionate employees – stand with Pakistan.

Jazz Reaches Quetta With Food Rations

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Apr 23, 2020

Islamabad – 22 April 2020: Jazz’s relief team reached Quetta, Baluchistan, with food supplies for the destitute as per its partnership with the Edhi Foundation. Under the presence of the Deputy Speaker National Assembly, Qasim Khan Suri, the food rations, which can last an average family for four weeks, were distributed amongst 3000 individuals.

Qasim Khan Suri commended Jazz’s continuous support for families and individuals impacted by the lockdown and called on other organizations to follow suit and concentrate relief efforts in Baluchistan.

So far food rations have been distributed to families in Islamabad and Quetta, and Jazz’s relief teams will now carry out distribution drives in Karachi, Peshawar and Lahore. This food distribution drive is a part of the company’s PKR 1.2 billion COVID-19 relief package announced earlier for emergency health services, communicative services, and food rations for vulnerable communities amidst the lockdown.

Jazz is closely monitoring the ongoing situation and has launched a unique portal for this purpose: https://jazz.com.pk/darna-nahin-bachna-hai.

7 Easy Recipes You Can Make In Ramadan Using Dates

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Apr 23, 2020

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The holy month of Ramadan is upon us and this is a time synonymous with certain kinds of ingredients in every household such as dates. This energy-boosting dry fruit helps in keeping one fuelled up throughout the day and is included in ‘suhoor’, the meal before dawn.

Dates are eaten to open the fast at Iftaar, however, this fruit can be used creatively in multiple ways! In many countries, dates are added to salads, couscous dishes, and curries, while they are also commonly found in baked desserts and confections. Dates are very high in sugar and they can easily be used as a substitute for those who are health conscious and would like to limit their sugar intake.

Here are 7 Easy Recipes You Can Make in Ramadan Using Dates:

1. Stuffed Dates With Cheese

Cheese and dates are a match made in heaven. They both complement each other like a dream. Add in some parsley to add some zing to the flavour. Simply make a paste out of the cheese and stuff your dates with it top with some chopped nuts as garnish. You could use goat cheese, cream cheese or even blue cheese to make this.

2. Dates and Pistachio Kheer

A quick and easy dessert to curb your sweet cravings. Dates impart natural sweetness to the kheer and the pistachios add a nice crunch.

3. Date Biscuit Rolls

This delicious roll made of biscuits, dates and butter and then chilled in the fridge is a no bake dessert that is quick to make. After the biscuit roll has hardened up, cut it into thin slices and you could then serve it with ice-cream, drizzle some chocolate sauce or with a side of fruit too.

4. Date Brownies

Brownies baked with the fruity punch of dates. Yumm! These definitely sound hard to resist digging into.

Bonus point: these brownies could be eaten with zero guilt since they would not be having white sugar in them.

5. Date, Banana and Almond Smoothie

This is a complete energy-boosting smoothie that can be taken at Suhoor and will definitely keep you going the whole day. Simply blitz it all together with some cold yogurt or milk and there you have it, your smoothie is ready!

6. Date Pancakes

You’ve probably heard of chocolate filled pancakes, why not try a pancake with date filling instead this Ramadan? Fried layers of yummy goodness with a sweet date filling in the centre, drizzle it with honey, nuts or a fruit on the side and its ready for your sweet indulgence.

7. Date Chutney

This sweet and sour chutney is the perfect side to all those samosas, pakoras and chaats that you will be enjoying for your Iftar. Mix dates and imli to get that perfect ‘khatta meetha’ flavour in your chutney.

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