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Netflix Password Sharing: Aggressive Crackdown Begins!

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Kayenat Kalam
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October 22nd, 2019: Netflix has revealed it is ‘monitoring’ people who hand out their passwords to their family and friends.

Greg Peters, chief product officer, shared that he would try to find ‘consumer-friendly’ ways to stop people from sharing one subscription.

When Peters was asked about the third-quarter earnings of 2019, he said:

“We continue to monitor it so we’re looking at the situation and we’ll see [whether there are] consumer-friendly ways to push on the edge of that but I think we’ve got no big plans to announce at this point in time of doing something different there.”

Furthermore, video software provider Synamedia, in a report, shared that roughly 26% of millennials give out the credentials for video streaming services to other people.

Netflix might use AI tech to monitor how many individuals are sharing accounts with groups of friends. According to Dailymail, the AI can then monitor a subscriber database for any potential fraudulent activity.

March 22nd, 2019: Previously, we reported that Netflix is preparing to end password-sharing with friends and family from one account.

The reason behind this move is to prevent the loss of business for one of the largest internet companies in the world.

Now, reports have surfaced that the crackdown has already started against Netflix password sharing.

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The reason behind this entire scenario is a 21-year old man in Sydney was selling stolen account details for online subscription services, including Netflix, Spotify, and Hulu. Authorities shared that he earned a whopping $300,000 from this on his site wickedgen.com.

Everyday password sharers on these streaming services may soon face a crackdown. According to ia.acs.org.au – a UK-based video software firm has developed an AI-driven tool that will allow platforms like Netflix and Spotify to pick up on unusual activity in accounts, such as accounts being used in two locations at once.

Unveiled at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas by Synamedia, ‘Credentials Sharing Insight’ aims to put an end to casual password sharing.

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Brace yourselves as you might not be able to share your Netflix account with your friends and family anymore as a UK-based video software firm has found a way to prevent users from sharing their passwords.

Synamedia unveiled its latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) software at the International Consumer Electric Show (CES) 2019 in Las Vegas and claimed that it will save the streaming websites billions of dollars over the next few years.

This AI system analyzes the account activity by using machine learning. The software will detect the unusual activities in the account, for instance, one account being used at multiple locations simultaneously.

Synamedia claims that it will recognize the accounts being illegally shared among multiple users. By paying an additional fee, users can have access to a premium shared account service that will allow a limited level of password sharing.

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Chief Product Officer of Synamedia, Jean Marc Racine said:

Casual credentials sharing is becoming too expensive to ignore. Our new solution gives operators the ability to take action.

Many casual users will be happy to pay an additional fee for a premium, shared service with a greater number of concurrent users. It’s a great way to keep honest people honest while benefiting from an incremental revenue stream.

Synamedia claimed that the number of users who share their account details with friends and families on regular basis have cost the paid streaming industry billions of dollars.

Parks Associate, the US Marketing and Consulting firm, predicts that $9.9 billion of Pay-TV revenues and 1.2$ billion of OTT (Over The Top) media services revenues will be lost in 2021 due to credentials sharing.

According to the figures from market research company Magid, casual password sharing is very common among millennials. If you and your friends have a ‘mutual’ Netflix account then you might have to worry as this software aims to put an end to password sharing in the future.

Also, Netflix has recently announced to increase its price in the US by 13%-18%, the biggest increase since the company launched its streaming service 12 years ago.

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Generation PK’s New Campaign Tells Us Not to Throw Away Egg Shells: Here’s Why!

By
Hera Mannan
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Karachi has a serious garbage problem, and only recently came news that the government was in talks with Turkey for helping clean the city’s trash.

This news surfaced after CM Sindh began his month long campaign called Clean my Karachi and soon realized it was a task that Karachi couldn’t possibly do alone.

Not to forget, it was also announced that anyone spotted littering will be liable to a fine. It was a good way to change the littering habit of Karachiites.

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Anyway, littering is not our only problem; we do not know how to manage our trash. For example, instead of dividing our daily trash into categories like plastic and glass, we dump everything together and are relieved as long as it is picked up by the sweeper.

There is a lot of trash that can be recycled, and popular clothing brand Generation has decided to spread some awareness on that through their new campaign #ReGenerate.

With the thoughtful and aesthetically pleasing campaign video, Generation is throwing light on the issue of waste management and suggesting that we use eggshells instead of throwing them away.

“Crush and add your waste egg shells in your compost. They enrich the compost with calcium, an important nutrient that helps plants build cell walls. Washing them will abate bacteria and crushing them will speed up their break down in the compost.”

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Chinese Smartphone Brand realme to Build Manufacturing Factory in Pakistan

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Anusha Sachwani
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The Chinese smartphone brand realme is planning on establishing a manufacturing plant in Pakistan!

This news was shared by realme’s Director of Marketing in Pakistan Mr He Shunzi during an interview.

Mr. Shunzi shared that the company is inspecting locations in Islamabad, Peshawar, and Faisalabad Industrial Estate for suitable land.

Realme ranked the top five android brands in Pakistan in less than nine months, capturing 8% of total market share, he added.

When asked about a possible partnership with a local partner for establishing the facility, he said that realme is already working in partnership with OPPO everywhere it is producing mobile phones.

Both realme and OPPO mobile phones are being produced from the same factories. However, any local partnership cannot be overlooked in the future.

We are looking forward to more news and developments from this plan to set-up the plant in the near future.

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Karachi Newspaper Seller’s Son Becomes the Topper of Intermediate Exams, 2019!

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Hera Mannan
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Anas Habib, the son of a newspaper seller in Karachi, has ranked first among 43,021 students with a score of 969 out of 1,100 in the commerce group exams held under the Board of Intermediate Board of Education Karachi (BEIK),

His father visits Empress Market daily to sell newspapers in buses.

Needless to say, his income from selling newspapers in buses is barely sufficient for his basic daily expenses, let alone providing quality education to his son. This makes it even harder for a child like Anas to perform so exceptionally.

Here’s what the star’s father, Muhammad Habib, said:

“I wished that my son (Anas Habib) became a doctor, but he opted to secure admission in commerce. It was my son’s decision. Therefore, I supported him and finally his hard worked brought success to us,”

All of Anas Habib’s friends, relatives and neighbours are proud of his achievement.

Here’s what Anas said in an interview:

“When I completed my matriculation in science. I wished to become a doctor. But I was interested in business and decided to get admission in the field of commerce. It’s a vast filed. In future, I will attempt CSS (Central Superior Services).”

“I attended coaching classes and studied course books for many hours at night. Nothing is impossible. Anyone can bring good results. Education is not someone’s private property. Those who work hard will definitely get good results.”

According to a press release from the BIEK, A total of 43,021 students were registered out of which 41,985 participated in the examination.

12,888 successfully passed the exams, leaving the ratio of passing at 30.70. 110 students achieved A-1 grade, 1,084 A-grade, 2,696 B grade, 4,262 C grade, 4,230 D grade, and 506 E grade.

As Anas has expressed interest in appearing for CSS, we wish him all the best for it and his other future endeavors.

Here’s hoping that more such hardworking students get the chance to shine as brightly as Anas.

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Man Arrested for Selling Plastic Eggs in Karachi

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Anusha Sachwani
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Sindh Police along with Sindh Food Authority have raided a general store in DHA Phase 6 on a complaint of a resident.

The store was caught red-handed selling eggs made from plastic. The owner of the store has reportedly been arrested, whereas an inquiry is ongoing with the vendor.

An FIR has also been registered in regard to the case. The authorities took 20 eggs into custody which were sent to the lab for further testing.

After the results indicated that the eggs were made from plastic material, the police and food authority took action against the store owner.

“Preliminary inspection suggests that the eggs recovered from the shop were made from plastic material,” Sindh Food Authority said in its statement.

According to police eggs were also kept in the truck along with genuine chicken eggs. The authority’s staff has also recovered more than 100 crates of eggs from the supply van.

The food authorities declared the plastic eggs unsafe for human consumption. Upon investigation, it was found that the eggs were brought from Dhabeji Farms.

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What do you think about this situation?

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Coca-Cola has Made the World’s First-Ever Bottle From Ocean Plastic Waste

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Anusha Sachwani
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coca-cola ocean bottle

Coca-Cola has unveiled the world’s first-ever plastic bottle made from ocean waste. The one-of-its-kind bottle has 25% ocean waste retrieved from Mediterranean beaches by volunteers.

This new successful venture will help the brand make this world more sustainable with the use of new recycling technology.

Reportedly, in a partnership with Indorama Venture and Ioniqa Technologies, this new tech allows for recyclable PET plastic to be ‘upcycled’.

Not only that, the waste is converted into high-quality plastic using depolymerization. This means that lower-grads plastics are broken down and reborn into food-grade PET Plastic.

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This will help brands play more important in the role of cleaning up garbage to help marine life get back to what it was.

It will also encourage other brands to use the technology to follow a similar path by contributing their share of responsibility.

What do you think about Coca-Cola’s new project?

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#MyAlwaysExperience: Pakistani Women Express Disapproval of Always Sanitary Pads

By
Hera Mannan
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In March this year, Kenyan women started a campaign expressing outrage over their experience with the popular sanitary pad brand, Always.

Comparing the brand with other sanitary pads, the campaign #MyAlwaysExperience by women claimed that the brand was selling a lower quality product that gave rise to vaginal rashes and infections.

What makes a case like this further difficult to comprehend is that, with a personal hygiene product, the experience can vary from person to person.

This can even make a user doubt their own experience by making them think that perhaps they’re the only ones going through it.

But when hundreds of women came out with the same complaint with one product, it became clear that the problem most probably lied with the product and not the user.

They also compelled the manufacturer, Proctor & Gamble to apologize for producing a harmful personal hygiene product like that.

The brand denied these claims, as expected.

However, they were forced to create a Twitter account for Always Kenya, on which it defended its product, saying the quality is similar to those in other parts of the world, “including Germany, UK, US, South Africa”.

Always is also a popular brand in Pakistan, and even though menstrual health awareness is not as high as it ideally should have been, Pakistani women have recently begun sharing their own experiences with the product.

Pakistani women are claiming that the occurrence of vaginal infections and rashes has gone down to almost zero after they stopped using Always.

Have you experienced anything similar? Let us know in the comments.

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#MeToo: Filmmaker Jami Opens Up about Being Sexually Assaulted By Media Giant

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Anusha Sachwani
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Popular filmmaker Jami is a renowned name in the industry. His work speaks for himself and there is absolutely no doubt that he is one of the best talents this country has.

However, on Sunday, the Operation 021 director shared in a thread that he had been ‘raped’ by a Pakistani media tycoon.

He added that the trauma he faced was one of the reasons why he speaks up a lot for the victims of sexual harassment.

He tweeted:

Why I am so strongly supporting #MeToo? Because, I know exactly how it happens now – inside a room, then outside courts and inside courts. How a survivor hides, confides… Because I was brutally raped by a very powerful person in our media world. A giant actually and yes I’m taller than him..

He continued..

I froze. Not sure why. Yes, it really happens and happened to me. Till this day, 13 years have passed and I curse myself why I didn’t take his eyes out.

But I was so close to this guy, a friend, doing his mega shoots for his mega high-end books and museum launches, maybe that’s why my system shut down. Or I couldn’t believe what is going on.

The director said he confided in a few close friends but no one took him seriously.

system shut down… or i couldnt believe WTF is going on. I told my few close friends but no one took it seriously.

I told them so many times with the name of this tycoon but (they took me) as if I’m a joker or something. Yes, high-end friends, top-end friends in media didn’t do anything,

This event led to around 6 months of therapy but when nothing was working in Jami’s favour he decided to leave the country.

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TECNO Camon 12 Air with Al triple Camera and Ultra-Wide angel lens

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Press Release
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TECNO is coming with another ultra-modern mobile phone for its budget-conscious users. Camon 12 Air is the upcoming phone with incredible features. The premium feature of Camon 12 Air is its Punch hole display that comes with Triple AI Camera & with Ultra-wide angle lens for pictures and videos in budget-conscious range.

Main camera is 16MP with a 2MP depth sensor along with another 5MP ultra-wide angle shooter. The combination includes 16MP with 1.8 aperture, 2MP depth sensor along with quad-LED flash and 5MP ultra-wide which can cover up to 120 degrees wide angle. TECNO is also touting to present a dot notch selfie camera with 8MP with an 81-degree wide-angle lens.

The camera comes furnished with 6 attractive effects including Video, AI CAM, Bokeh, AR Shot and panorama. The camera out-turn is anticipated to be stellar in broad day light with perfect color contrast and smoother pixels. The back panel camera combination makes it the best phone for photography lovers, fashion enthusiasts and college-going young peeps who are looking for a complete package in a mid- range phone.

The phone also features some smart facets like Animoji fun style, fingerprint to record calls, game assistant along with other features. Camon 12 Air is the ultimate fashion-centric model in the midrange price market. Camon 12 Air will be available in the market in almost 20,000PKR estimated figures. Let’s wait till the launch and see if the upcoming phone lives up to the expectations it has set in the minds of users.

How Zameen.Com went From a Start-up to a Global Entity

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Web Desk
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In the summer of 2006, two brothers went ahead with the idea of launching a start-up to establish an online real estate platform in Pakistan. Today, that start-up, led by founders Zeeshan Ali Khan and Imran Ali Khan, is Zameen.com – the country’s first and largest property portal.

The failure rate for start-ups is quite high, which can often demotivate people from pursuing their dream of setting one up. However, this is not the only reason people hesitate to establish a new business. It takes years of hard work to make a new idea successful. Then there is the fact that global markets are quite competitive. This reduces the chances of entering a particular industry.

The founders of Zameen.com, however, did not back down from the challenge. The idea for Zameen.com was formed keeping in mind the lack of a trustworthy real estate platform in Pakistan. They knew that the locals considered property to be an important asset and investment. Therefore, this new venture would make them appreciate the convenience it offered. The founders capitalised on this need, and over the years it has helped Zameen.com climb to new heights of success.

The Growth of Zameen.com

Venture capital funds are not common for start-ups in Pakistan. Regardless, Zameen.com became one of the first start-up tech companies to take advantage of this type of investment.

Seeking funds, especially for a new business idea, is not an easy process. Investors aim for businesses that provide security for their money and promise to multiply their investment in time. For this reason, the founders knew they had to convince their investors that their idea was scalable, and that they had the skills to make it successful.

Giles Blanchard – founder of SeLoger.com, the first and largest property website in France – provided the angel investment that Zameen.com needed. He later went on to join the company as its new chairman. His investment and expertise in online property portals helped the company expand its network and connect with even more investors.

Meanwhile, the founders took every opportunity to secure more venture funding. This included attending conferences, speaking at events, and exchanging information with experts on the global industry for online property portals. Eventually, the start-up managed to secure investments from global internet giants like Frontier Digital Ventures and Catcha Group.

The Zameen.com Difference

In Pakistan, people were used to the idea of buying and selling property in the traditional way. You had to visit multiple sites, inspect each property, negotiate the price, and then close the deal. While this process of property buying guaranteed satisfaction, it also meant investing too much time, effort, and overhead costs. On the other hand, Zameen.com was offering a platform that would allow people to buy or sell property online. Instead of making a physical effort, all you had to do was go online and either browse through existing properties for sale or rent, or make your own listing.

But the question remained; could people trust such a platform? Would they get exactly what they paid for?

Zameen.com was offering a unique approach to gain the trust of its clients. A team of photographers had the responsibility to capture high-quality images and videos of different sites and developments. This gave users access to the best possible information.

The founders also ensured that Zameen.com remained a relatable brand. To connect with the users, the company trained its professionals to think about property like any average person would. Due to the establishment of a familiar and convenient atmosphere for the users, it was easier for them to develop trust in the brand.

Company Milestones

What started out as a mere idea soon started to take root within the industry and slowly developed into a solid business.

In the beginning, Zameen.com used to offer free listings on its website. In 2010, it shifted to a business model of paid advertisements. Additionally, the company began to offer exclusive marketing and sales services to developers in order to help them enhance their revenues.

In 2013, Zameen.com introduced the Urdu and mobile versions of its website. This helped in expanding the reach of the portal and improve user convenience. The same year, the company held its first exhibition ‘Pakistan Real Estate Expo (PREEX) 2013’, which was conducted in collaboration with the government of Pakistan. Now, these property expos have become a regular fixture and are held in Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad every year.

By 2014, the company was also publishing its monthly real estate magazine. In 2017, they selected Pakistani actor Fawad Khan as their official brand ambassador. His TV campaign for the brand, “Humain Pata Hai Aap Ke Dil Ki Baat” gained 20 million internet views, which was reportedly the highest online viewership for any local brand at the time.

In 2018, the company reported having 5 million monthly visitors on its website. Additionally, it recorded 32.9 million page views across different devices. With over 11 million property listings, 14,500 registered agents, 1,000 developers on the panel, and over a million subscribers, the business was clearly flourishing.

The Lahore Expo 2019 marked another milestone for Zameen.com. It introduced several technological firsts at the event. This included a demonstration of a 3D property walkthrough.

Over the years, the company has also received multiple awards and honours at both international and national levels.

Working at Zameen.com

The company does not only gain success from its services and products. The environment and benefits it provides to its employees at any level also give it a unique standing in the industry. At Zameen.com, the founders believe that everyone is part of a family, which is why their talents and ideas should be valued. The company provides a working platform that promotes diversity and equal opportunity.

Today, Zameen.com has a large workforce, offices in 11 cities, and presence in 28 cities across Pakistan. Using a 360-degree marketing strategy, the company covers all aspects of real estate projects. The brand facilitates buyers, clients, and other stakeholders on every step of the process – maintaining its quality and transparency. It is no wonder that Zameen.com has earned global recognition due to its consistent efforts and successful journey, and has managed to become a household name in Pakistan.

Shaan Shahid Encourages Mehwish Hayat to Campaign For Both Genders

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Anusha Sachwani
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There are many actors and actresses who are not afraid of speaking out about their views on social media.

One of the bold ones who does not shy away from speaking out is nonother than Shan Shahid.

This time around Shahid has about Mehwish Hayat’s campaigns for the education of girls.

The ‘Punjab Nahi Jaongi’ actress was recently appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for girls’ rights. In regards to it, she shared a video on her social media with the caption:

I was fortunate my mother understood the value of education. That is what gives me the confidence to face the world. I want this for each and every child” Larki ko parhayenge .. tab hi to aagay jayenge .

However, the veteran actor spoke out that there should be awareness for both genders.

Larke ko bhi parhaiian gai sab mil ker agay jayain gai. Education Skill set , passion & talent must all be supported equally . Our celebrities are educated but not in the field that they are celebrities in . that is the power of raw talent we have.#understand#support.

Do you agree with Shaan’s stance?

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Hamza Ali Abbasi’s Lookalike is also an Actor from Mianwali!

By
Muna Moini
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Recently, Hamza Ali Abbasi sent his fans in a state of concern after his latest tweet suggested he might be quitting the entertainment industry.

While some people said it’s great and he should strictly stick to politics now, others thought he’s a great actor and the industry needs him.

It’s still unclear if he will or will not leave his acting career.

However, Pakistanis have found Hamza’s lookalike who can fill in his shoes in case he does.

Yasir Ammar from Mianwali looks a lot like Hamza and is, in fact, currently working as an actor and model himself with a 13.4k fan following on Instagram.

Yasir starred as a supporting actor in Hum TV’s serial “Log Kya Kahen Gay“. He was also the main character in a telefilm “Haqeeqat” that aired on 92 news.

He has a lot of new and exciting projects coming up which include PTV’s new serial “Baarish Me Aag” that will air soon.

Not only does he look like Hamza, but he also talks like him. What are your thoughts? Comment and let us know.

This isn’t the first time a known celebrity has found its lookalike in Pakistan. Even Hollywood star, Peter Dinklage’s lookalike was discovered in Rawalpindi.

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Good News for Pakistanis Working in UAE: Salaries Expected to Rise by 4.5% in 2020

By
Hera Mannan
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According to a survey released by a global consulting firm, Mercer, salaries in the UAE are expected to increase 4.5% in 2020.

The life sciences and high-tech industries are expected to get the highest push, while the energy industry will continue to see some of the lowest increases.

The results were reached after surveying more than 500 organizations in the manufacturing, retail and wholesale, services, chemicals, life sciences, high tech, energy, and other industries.

Another noticeable thing is that organizations are offering higher increases to executives and managers as compared to employee level individuals.

Here’s what Ted Raffoul, Career Products Leader, Mena at Mercer said:

“It is very encouraging to see that a large segment of UAE employers are looking to increase salaries in 2020. This is a reflection of a resilient and optimistic economy. The UAE is constantly looking at new approaches to progress and develop the workforce further. In addition to annual increases in base salary, UAE companies are also making progress in regards to long-term incentives,”

“The recent introduction of enhanced employee benefits in DIFC, for example, will help companies attract and retain the valuable talent needed to advance and transform different sectors in the region,”

The UAE has one of the lowest unemployment rates among its fellow GCC countries, reveals the survey report, and 45% of the organizations that participated in the survey plan to raise their headcount in 2020 which means more hiring!

A large number of the workforce in UAE consists of Pakistani expats, which means it is great news for Pakistanis working in leadership roles in the UAE.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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Mazar-e-Quaid Also Turns Pink for PINKtober (Breast Cancer Awareness)

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Anusha Sachwani
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Update (18th October 2019): To spread awareness in regards to breast cancer awareness, the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah was illuminated in pink.

This initiative is from Pink Ribbon a state-of-the-art institute under construction that is using their PINKtober campaign to raise awareness.

4th October 2019: The marvelous Minar-e-Pakistan turned pink on Thursday to raise awareness for breast cancer in Lahore for the month of PINKtober for a campaign by Pink Ribbon.

Pink Ribbon CEO Omar Aftab shared that illuminating the symbolic landmark for their awareness campaign was an honour.

We also shared that the purpose is not only to raise awareness but to tell those who are the victims of the disease that they are not alone and together we can defeat it.

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He stated:

We are here to pledge that we will defeat breast cancer together as our forefathers once pledged to obtain an independent homeland,

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He further shared that with the support of the government and other organisations, they will continue to spread the needed awareness throughout Pakistan about breast cancer in hospitals as well as societies.

The Pink Ribbon Hospital will be a state-of-the-art facility and Pakistan’s one-of-a-kind once constructed. The hospital will begin to partially operate in June 2020.

Breast Cancer Symptoms

There are several early symptoms of breast cancer that can help detect the disease before it spreads. They include:

  • Skin changes, such as swelling, redness, or other visible differences in one or both breasts
  • An increase in size or change in shape of the breast(s)
  • Changes in the appearance of one or both nipples
  • Nipple discharge other than breast milk
  • General pain in/on any part of the breast
  • Lumps or nodes felt on or inside of the breast
  • Irritated or itchy breasts
  • Change in breast color
  • Increase in breast size or shape (over a short period of time)
  • Changes in touch (may feel hard, tender or warm)
  • Peeling or flaking of the nipple skin
  • A breast lump or thickening
  • Redness or pitting of the breast skin (like the skin of an orange)

Invasive breast cancer symptoms may include:

  • A lump or mass in the breast
  • Swelling of all or part of the breast, even if no lump is felt
  • Skin irritation or dimpling
  • Breast or nipple pain
  • Nipple retraction (turning inward)
  • The nipple or breast skin appears red, scaly, or thickened
  • Nipple discharge
  • A lump or swelling in the underarm lymph nodes

 Inflammatory breast cancer symptoms include:

  • Red, swollen, itchy breast that is tender to the touch
  • The surface of the breast may take on a ridged or pitted appearance, similar to an orange peel (often called peau d’orange)
  • Heaviness, burning, or aching in one breast
  • One breast is visibly larger than the other
  • Inverted nipple (facing inward)
  • No mass is felt with a breast self-exam
  • Swollen lymph nodes under the arm and/or above the collarbone
  • Symptoms unresolved after a course of antibiotics

For more information about the types of breast cancer and other symptoms click here.

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Kate Middleton’s Urdu Speech Gets Compared with Bilawal Bhutto!

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Muna Moini
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are currently on the fourth day of their royal tour of Pakistan.

While visiting SOS Children’s Village in Lahore, a charity that supports and cares for over 150 children, Kate and Prince William left a lovable impression on the minds of young children.

The royal couple sang happy birthday to Iman, 12, Ibrahim, 6, and Daniyal, 8.

Kate gave a speech that highlighted family bonds and relationships that are valued in the country.

The Duchess of Cambridge saw that family is “at the heart” of the Pakistani culture.

“Parents, children, aunts, uncles, grandparents all play important roles — you have reminded us exactly what family means,” she continued. “You have shown us too that it is not simply a term that describes the relationship between blood relatives. Instead it describes those special bonds we share with those who make us feel safe and supported. It is the quality of those relationships that matters.”

She also said a few words in Urdu which won the hearts of all Pakistanis.

“Emaan, Ibrahim aur Daniyal, app sab ko salgirah bohat bohat mubarak ho.”

 

She then went on to praise the work SOS Children’s Village was doing.

Iman, who has been at the village for three years, told reporters, “It was very nice to meet the Prince and Princess. I am so happy and thankful to have them to celebrate my birthday.”

She further added, “Her Urdu was very good!”

Kate Middleton’s Urdu Speech gets Applauded Across Social Media! Have a look at the Twitter Reactions:

While everyone clearly fell in love with Kate’s speech, some also began comparing it with Bilawal Bhutto’s heavily accented Urdu.

What are your thoughts? Comment and let us know.

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PCB Removes Sarfaraz Ahmed as Captain, Replaces Him with Azhar Ali and Babar Azam

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Hera Mannan
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Update: PCB’s official announcement is finally here, and it confirms the news of Sarfaraz resigning as captain of the Pakistan Cricket Team.

While some fans and followers are not too pleased with the news, many think it is a good decision for the team and its future.

Take a look at PCB’s announcement here:

 

News about Misbah-ul-Haq being disappointed with the Pakistan Cricket Team and Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed’s performance and attitude was already everywhere after the team’s defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka in the recent T20I.

According to a source quoted as saying by the Hindustan Times,

“He is unhappy that some players are just too relaxed and take training lightly and are not working on improving their cricket discipline. He has also not been encouraged by the attitude of captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, whom he feels shies away from taking responsibility when the chips are down.”

Of course, PCB wants the team to be better prepared this time, as they have to face Australia next in the upcoming Test series.

According to sources, the PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan and Misbah have discussed this and Sarfaraz’s captaincy is under review; the captain is most probably about to lose his position with Azhar Ali a potential replacement and Mohammad Rizwan as candidate for vice captain.

Fans and followers aren’t too happy with the likelihood of this news.

What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments!

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National Foods Limited’s snacks brand ‘Scene On’ takes another step towards expansion.

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After gaining tremendous popularity, amongst consumers in Karachi, ‘Scene On’ – the brand of high-quality snacks from National Foods Limited, will now be available all over Pakistan.

A vibrant launch ceremony was held recently in Lahore to mark this nationwide expansion and availability of these savory snacks, packed with bold flavors, that unleash the true potential of the youth.

Scene On is expected to instantly excite the consumers all over the country, more specifically teenagers and young adults in 23 major cities and towns that contribute to 70% of the extruded snacks market.

All trendy and active boys and girls will instantly fall in love with its six lip-smacking flavors that are currently available in two dynamic shapes; Hoops and Krunch. Each one of these 6 fusion-flavors come with a twist, as the brand motivates young adults to adopt a positive attitude, for turning any adverse situation in their own favor.

The CEO at National Foods Limited – Abrar Hasan expressed his pleasure on the successful nationwide launch of Scene On and stated that; “After receiving an overwhelming response from Karachi, this was the next big step for Scene On. Scene On snacks will now be available across the country.”

Scene On last year was the proud platinum sponsors of the star-studded cricket team of Karachi Kings, during the Pakistan Super League 2019 – a tournament that not only provided many exhilarating memories to the nation but also connected Scene On to the youth of Pakistan. Scene On will now cater to numerous segments in Punjab and KPK regions as well.

National Foods is the leading enterprise in Pakistan’s food-processing industry, since 1970. It offers a wide range of healthy and hygienic products, along with generous initiatives to fulfill its Corporate Social Responsibility, to accelerate the pace of social development in Pakistan and promote an active lifestyle among the consumers.

Zoom into Imagination as OPPO launches it OPPO Reno 2 Series

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OPPO Pakistan launched the new Reno2 Series at Faletti’s Hotel in Lahore. The Reno2 and Reno2 F models are the latest iteration of OPPO’s popular Reno series, coming packed with photography-enhancing features. The quad-camera setup includes 5x Hybrid Zoom allowing users to get far closer to a subject, ultra-clear night shots even under nearly-no-light condition on Ultra Dark Mode and super-stable video shooting on the go thanks to Ultra Steady Video.

“Inheriting the already rich creative spirit of the Reno Series, this latest iteration presents our users with even more creative possibilities, empowering them to discover new perspectives,” said George Long, CEO OPPO Pakistan. “Its advanced camera technology performs superbly in a range of environments and scenarios, from vast landscapes to confined alleyways, or sun-kissed beaches to dim, moonless nights.”

Advanced Camera Tech Unleashes User Creativity

The Reno2 will come equipped with four cameras that provide a full focal length imaging system; offering a 5x Hybrid Zoom, Ultra-Wide-Angle lens and more. Three lenses of varying focal lengths work to create a unique 5x Hybrid Zoom effect from the ultra-wide-angle to telephoto, fusing image technology to ensure a smooth, seamless zoom transition. The Ultra-Wide-Angle lens feature provides an impressive 116° perspective, bringing out even more different images and photo themes.

With a 48MP primary lens equipped with Optical Image Stabilization, F1.7 aperture, and a 1/2-inch sensor along with Quad Bayer technology, Reno2 can achieve better performance in low light. The Reno2 Series’ Ultra-Dark Mode covers an entire range of different night scenes via a powerful NPU, and OPPO fine-tuned algorithms. Even if light levels measure below 1 lux, it elevates your photos beyond naked eye through hardware network-optimized AI noise reduction. Software dynamic exposure adjustments also secure optimal picture brightness allowing you to reveal objects in the night with the use of a built-in NPU speeding up picture processing.

OPPO is paying more attention to Videography than before. OPPO’s industry-leading Ultra Steady Video Mode technology ups the stability of videos. It’s achieved through an IMU measuring device with a high sampling rate and a hull sensor, equipped with Electronic Image Stabilization and Optical Image Stabilization. These compensate users’ shaky shots more accurately, and together with a 60fps frame rate, enhance image stabilization, fluency, and overall image quality.

User-centric design combines practicality with style

The Reno2 is also equipped with a 6.5” AMOLED screen, 2400×1080 resolution, and a screen-to-body ratio of 93.1%, made from durable 6th Generation Corning® Gorilla® Glass. The Reno2 F features a slightly smaller 6.5’’ AMOLED screen, with 2340×1080 resolution, and a screen-to-body ratio of 91.1%, made from toughened 5th Generation Corning® Gorilla® Glass. The Reno2 comes with the improved Sunlight AMOLED Screen, which offers sufficient brightness even in bright outdoor environments while extending screen service life by 50% and reducing power consumption by 6%. The Reno2 comes with a Shark fin Pop-up Camera, which supports an ultra-clear backlit shots and all-new AI Beauty Mode while the Reno2 F features a 16MP pop-up front camera featuring an Atmosphere Light.

The Reno2 series feature seamless, one-piece curved bodies, and with three-layer stripping technology, OPPO has achieved a glossier, multi-toned look that shows off different color shades from different angles. They feature rear cameras that remain hidden under the back cover, which itself is made from durable 5th Generation Corning® Gorilla® Glass.
Cutting-edge hardware and software that delivers superb performance
The Reno2 Series is powered by ColorOS 6.1, running on the latest version of Android Pie 9.0. It provides a brand-new visual experience, including wallpaper designs that better match the phone’s exterior design.

This Reno2 series offers a complete gaming experience, with optimized features like Touch Boost 2.0, Frame Boost 2.0 and Game Space. Touch Boost 2.0 helps users avoid common pitfalls of running hardcore titles while Frame Boost 2.0 analyses the status of mobile performance so that frame rate and stability will be adjusted to prioritize a first-class gaming experience. Frame Boost 2.0 will also allocate resources to avoid the consumption of too much power and the heating of the phone. What’s more, Game Space collectively manages game apps to give users a distraction-free and more immersive gaming experience. Overall, the Reno2 Series has five-star gaming performance certification from TUV Rheinland, which tests the overall gaming performance of the phone from the screen, battery life, performance, and signal strength.

Also, OPPO has been concentrating on video content to deliver a more immersive experience together with the Reno2’s series’ high quality screen, Dolby Atmos®, and Hi-Res Audio.

The OPPO Reno2 series features fast and safe VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 technology. This uses a new VFC algorithm, significantly shortening the final 10% of charging time by doubling the trickle charging speed. VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 combines with the Reno2 series’ 4,000mAh (Typ) battery to provide users with a much longer-lasting battery.

Someone Turned a Mehran into a Pickup & It’s Fantastic!

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Anusha Sachwani
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mehran pickup concept

Creativity has no limits and there are countless examples of this. Innovation and invention go hand in hand and create the most brilliant of things.

One such example of this is the ability to come up with solutions without having to compromise on the pocket.

One man did exactly the same for a dairy business. A picture of an 800cc Mehran is going viral as some genius has turned his hatchback into a pickup truck!

The 3-decade old car has become a successful conversion for the purpose of dairy supply. As seen in the image, the b-pillar has been kept intact whereas the c-pillar has been removed, creating an open cargo space.

mehran pickup

In the past, we have seen many more brilliant jugaars that have been done with the Suzuki Mehran. It has been turned into a sporty monster as well as a comfortable limousine too.

The possibilities are unlimited!

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

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Mehwish Hayat Shares Her Childhood Photo To Give an Important Message for Children

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Hira Ahmed
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The gorgeous and award-winning actress Mehwish Hayat has been garnering a lot of attention because of her acting skills and strong personality.

She is one of the actresses who are breaking norms of the entertainment industry in more than one way and making an impact that is not limited to entertainment.

She has done a number of powerful, groundbreaking roles, like in Actor In Law and Load Wedding, and oh boy, people absolutely loved each of her avatars!

Earlier this year, the starlet also faced massive hatred when she was honored with Sitar-e-Imtiaz but she dealt with it ever so gracefully.

Recently, Mehwish Hayat took to her social media accounts and posted her childhood picture with the importance of reading from a young age.

She posted the picture with the caption:

A picture from my first birthday. Even before I could crawl, books were my friend. The love for reading is something that has stayed with me. This magic is something I want all children to experience. Writing with a pencil though was to come a lot later. 🙈 Lol

Here’s her post!

The habit of reading, if inculcated from an early age, can do wonders for children and their brain development.

Moreover, reading is truly one of the best habits to have! It helps you learn, entertains you, and widens your imagination.

What are your thoughts about the story? Let us know in the comments section below.

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This post was originally published on VeryFilmi.com

 

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