The Coronavirus pandemic has cast a gloomy shade all over the world with its rising numbers of infected people to the death toll rising globally.
During this difficult time, it becomes important for the public to support and encourage those heroes who are out there, putting their lives on the line, doctors, nurses and all the medical staff.
On Friday, 27th March various Pakistani celebrities paid tribute to all the brave doctors, nurses and staff saving lives every day by risking their own. A white flag was raised at 6PM by some stars from the film and TV fraternity and influencers in Pakistan.
The song “Hamay Tumsay Pyaar hai” was sung as a tribute by all those who came out in support for the medical community in Pakistan.
Ayesha Omar sends out a message for the courageous souls fighting Coronavirus in Pakistan
We often watch movies that are mirrors of our daily lives, similarly Hollywood movie released in 2011, Contagion has been topping the most-watched charts recently. People are turning towards it to learn about the novel CoronaVirus (COVID-19), but how much can we actually learn about the ongoing virus from Hollywood movies based on pandemics?
The movie follows a group of characters who are fending for themselves after a deadly virus takes over the world.
Watch Contagion’s Trailer Below:
It sure gives off similar vibes to the current pandemic going on in the world.
Similarities Between Movie Contagion and COVID-19
1. Place where the Virus Began
The movie shows, Gwyneth Paltrow (patient zero) she gets infected after taking a work trip to Hong Kong.As we all know the COVID-19 started from China and has spread across the world though travel. This was one similarity people have noticed in the movie to the recent scenario where the virus seems to originate from a similar region.
2. Similar Preventative Measures Shown
A scene in the movie that has caught the eye of many is the conversation between Kate Winslet and her helper. Winslet plays a CDC inspection officer, her helper is complaining about his wife where he says, “My wife makes me take off my clothes in the garage, she then leaves out a bucket of warm water and soap, she then douses everything in hand sanitiser. I mean, she’s overreacting right?”
Winslet’s answer is what shocks us,
“Not really, and stop touching your face.”
Isn’t this what every health guideline you’ve come across since the Coronavirus began saying the same thing? “Wash your hands with soap and water, use hand sanitisers and don’t touch your face!” Wow, we sure are shocked!
3. Conspiracy Theories Surround the Virus
The blogger played by Jude Law in the movie spreads fake news about the virus in the movie saying it was manufactured by drug companies. Similarly, there have been a number of controversies suggesting that the novel coronavirus has been engineered by Chinese scientists at a secret Wuhan Lab for Biological warfare. This theory has been deemed untrue by researchers and scientists working around the clock on COVID-19.
Source: Warner Bros
4. The Virus Spreads Across the Globe
The movie’s opening scenes show a man in Hong Kong, China is the first to die from the illness but a man in Tokyo and a woman in London die too. Although Coronavirus did not spread across borders within a day, it is now present all around the world.
5. How people get infected with the Virus
In the movie the MEV-1 virus as they had named it was spread through close contact but also through touching the same surface. As per the ongoing situation we know that the COVID-19 spreads via droplets passed when infected people cough or sneeze. However the virus does not survive on the surface as shown in the movie.
Source: Warner Bros
6. How the Virus Started
The movie’s ending scene is revealed to be “day one” of the MEV-1 outbreak. It shows a logging company disturbing a bat, which flies out of the forest and into a pig farm, carrying a piece of banana. The bat drops the fruit (presumably infected with the virus), and a piglet eats it. The pig is later sold to a market vendor, who then sells the butchered swine to a casino restaurant in Hong Kong. The chef prepares the pork before shaking hands with Gwyneth, infecting her and kick-starting the pandemic.
Similarly COVID-19’s genetic studies have all but confirmed that the coronavirus originated in bats.
Experts aren’t sure which animal species served as the virus’ intermediary between bats and people, but pigs, civets, and pangolins are the most likely.
These were some of the similarities we came across with Contagion keeping in mind the current situation regarding the coronavirus.
Have you noticed any other similarities? Let us know in the comments below.
There are plenty of things your iPhone can do but you possibly do not know about it.
Chances are that there are many great features hidden from you or you have not come across them as yet regardless of owning an iPhone for a long time.
Given that, we know that iOS offers a relatively easier operating system while Android offers more in terms of configuration and customization.
Regardless, there are many advanced features that you need to tap into to utilize your phone better to make your life easy.
1. Calculator Trick
Instead of erasing your sum completely you can drag to either right or left to erase any number you like. In fact, you can use the scientific calculator on your iPhone after you shift to landscape mode.
2. Snap a Photo Whilst Shooting a Video
Ever wondered what is the purpose of the little circular button on the screen while recording? Well, it allows you to snap a photo whilst shooting a video.
3. Do Not Disturb Feature For Driving
The ‘DO NOT DISTURB’ feature while driving allows you to auto-reply to the incoming contact. The feature helps you drive safely and not distract you throughout your journey.
4. The Notes App on Your iPhone can Transform Your Documents into Scanned Copies
If you’re a college student, this is the most important feature ever! This iPhone feature transforms your physical documents into soft copies by scanning them with the help of the main camera.
5. Hide Your Private Photos
Want to show someone something on your gallery? Want to hide few pictures so they do not see them while swiping? Just hide them. This feature lets you hide your selected pictures and add them to a separate folder.
6. Inbuilt Magnifier Feature
The Inbuilt Magnifier Feature lets you use your device’s camera to quickly magnify your surroundings. When enabled, triple-click the Home button to begin Magnifier.
7. Lock Focus and Exposure When Taking a Photo
‘Lock Focus and Exposure’ by holding on to the screen. Once you’ve set your desired exposure and also defined focus, click away!
8. Call Your Last Clicked Number In a Second
This feature allows you to make a call in seconds to your last dialed number. Just click on the call icon and you’re good to go.
9. Designate A Ringtone for Specified Contacts
Know who’s calling by just listening to the specified ringtone. Click on contacts and set your desired ringtone for each of the contacts.
10. Make Custom Replies For Missed Calls
iPhone allows you to customize texts for missed calls. In case you’re busy, the iPhone can respond for you. Make sure you save the desired text.
For more news and updates, stay tuned to Brandsynario.
The Covid-19 pandemic has presently put the globe into madness, as governments in affected countries are intensifying self-isolation and social distancing.
As a consequence, social gatherings are being restricted which has stemmed from the cancellation of various shows and has also put a halt to movie screenings.
Whereas, actors’ clubs such as Actors Collective Trust have called for a halt of all shoots, some senior members of the movie fraternity such as Humayun Saeed have called for such restrictions to be imposed with caveats, with exceptions being made for television productions scheduled to go on air within a few weeks.
The movies that were all set to breathe big screens this Eid include The Legend of Maula Jutt and Tich Button. Some other movies that would have allegedly released around the same time include Dam Mastum, Lafangey, and Rehbara.
Wajahat Rauf halted the shoot of his upcoming film
Parde Me Rehne Do is the current venture of Wajahat Rauf that stars Hania Amir and Ali Rehman Khan as the leads.
Rauf recently declared openly that he will be halting the film’s shoot owing to the potential health threats to the cast and crew involved.
A post shared by Wajahat Rauf (@wajahatraufofficial) on
Producer of Legend of Maula Jatt Ammara Hikmat states that she can’t predict the future stance of the movie
She states that all we can do right now is wait and see as the future as of now seems unpredictable. She also added that it’s a difficult time for everyone and hopes it passes soon.
Furthermore, movie Dum Mastam is also delayed its release due to the virus
Co-producer and CEO of ARY Digital, Jerjees Seja, stated:
“I was thinking of releasing Dum Mustum on Eid and was even about to make an official announcement but I don’t think that I will be doing so now. In the current scenario, even major movies like James Bond have been postponed. We are a much smaller industry and have to make sure that we release at a time when audiences will happily frequent cinemas without worrying over their health.”
Source/ The News
Directed by Mohammad Ehteshamuddin – who made his big-screen directorial debut with Superstar earlier this year and penned by Amar Khan, Dum Mastam is produced by Adnan Siddiqui and Akhtar Hasnain under Cereal Entertainment.
There’s no silver lining to Faisal Qureshi’s Money-Back Guarantee as well.
Faisal Qureshi who is going to be making his directorial debut with some iconic stars is also under the list of people who has to halt the production if his film Money Back Guarantee.
Source/ The News
The list of the films that have shut their production includes Mohsin Abbas Haider’s comeback movie as well.
Mohsin Abbas Haider’s comeback film Once Upon A Time in Karachi, which also stars Nausheen Shah has halted its production earlier than anticipated to guarantee the safety of the team before the health crisis escalates. The movie is directed by Abu Aleeha.
Zahid Ahmed and Saba Qamar starrer Ghabrana Nahi Hai also wrapped up its shoot barely after two days of filming.
Plus, Fizza Ali Meerza of Filmwala Productions says that the shoot of her and Nabeel Qureshi’s upcoming movie FatMan, starring Ahmed Ali Butt, was going to begin on the 28th of March and has now been postponed.
“Surrounded by concern regarding COVID-19, We at FilmWala Pictures have made the decision to postpone the shoot of our film "Fatman" We take the health and safety of our crew and actors seriously, In the meanwhile let’s pray for a healthier and safer world #coronavirusinpakistan
Are dark clouds looming over the Pakistani film industry? Even if Pakistan was safe from the viral outbreak, most Pakistani movies make a big chunk of their earnings by releasing in regions where a majority of Pakistani immigrants live.
So, changing the release dates would have been an unavoidable situation for Pakistani producers. Let’s see what else does COVID 19 has in store for the Pakistanis.
It seems that someone missed out on giving director Mohib Mirza a heads up on the entire lock-down and coronavirus pandemic that Pakistan is facing since he and his crew are currently stuck in Thailand away from home.
Abbasi, along with his production team and cast, were occupied shooting for the movie Ishrat: Made In China when the COVID-19 began to spread around the globe.
Minus the actor, Mohib Mirza, several crew members and cast are also in Thailand that includes Sara Loren, Sanam Saeed, Imaan Sayed, and Shamoon Abbasi.
Just recently, the actor shared a video where he announced the news that how his entire team will be stuck in Thailand a while longer now as all flights to Pakistan haven been temporarily halted.
Shamoon also referred that he was supposed to travel to Pakistan on 23rd of March, but for now, he will have to stay another two weeks.
Shamoon Abbasi also emphasized that the masses must follow strict precautions. He stated that it is because of the delinquency of a few people that many like him are stuck far away from home.
He communicated his dissatisfaction with all those who are still taking the threat of coronavirus lightly in Pakistan.
Shamoon Abbasi also shared what it is like for the cast and crew on a day to day basis. He said that everyone is maintaining their distance from each other and only leave their room to eat food and then go back to their room without greeting each other.
Here’s the short clip of the director expressing his disappointment:
Are you someone who has just been asked by your friends or directed by your workplace to download Zoom to Video Call and has no idea how the video app works? Well, it is easy to use, but there are few tricks listed below that will make your Zoom experience seamless.
Use Meeting ID instead of Scheduling Meetings
Zoom allows you to schedule meeting but it is easier for you to use a Meeting ID instead. Just open the app, invite friends on third party apps and boom! all of you are connected in a minute. Plus no hassle of generating new IDs every time you want to video call with the same group of people.
Image Source: Zoom Support
Chat Privately or in a Group with anyone from the Meeting
During the conversation on audio or video call, if you have something to add, just add it to the group chat easily. If in case, you wish to chat with someone, in particular, you can also privately message them. Files, images, documents, presentations and screen captures can also be shared on chat for future reference or to bring back something from a past meeting.
Screen Share – Digital Equivalent of Distributing Resources
Unlike other apps, Zoom allows you to share as many screens as you would like. If you’re the host of the meeting, you can share documents or another form of information in real-time. As most of the world is under lockdown amid the virus, you can play ice breaker games on the app.
Active Speaker View – Seamless Transition Between Contributors
One of the key features this app provides is active speaker view. The app identifies who is speaking and aligns their screen automatically allowing the contributors to carry out the meeting smoothly. The gallery view allows you to open up to 25 screens at a time and yet the technology can align the person talking.
Host controls contributors’ audio, video, and screen-sharing settings
The host is the person who invites everyone to the meeting, and once the meeting has begun only the host has access to change audio, and video settings. However, contributors may also add their preferences.
For more news and updates, stay tuned to Brandsyanrio.
As more and more cases surface in Pakistan, governments have been compelled to take very tough decisions for the betterment of its people.
Each province, starting from Sindh declared a lockdown to control the growing situation. Given that Pakistan is already going through a tough economic crisis, the step is considered very bold.
In order to comply with the government’s orders, many automotive giants have halted production and closed down shop.
It is important to remind you that sales and figures of almost every manufacture in the country have already been hit hard due to the economic crunch.
Coronavirus pandemic causing more NPDs and the uncertainty of when things will get back to normal is putting a massive strain on the industry.
Before we go on, you’ll need to understand how the CoronaVirus Curve works.
What is the curve?
You may have seen this chart floating around:
Credits: Al Jazeera
Basically, the “curve” refers to something called an epi curve which is a graph line that charts the rise, peak, and fall of existing infections over time.
The “flatten the curve” concept is simple: If a large number of sick people infect a large number of healthy people, then there will be too many sick individuals and little resources to treat them, this can lead to many fatal cases and increase pressure on the healthcare system, leading to chaos.
However, if healthy people stay indoors like they are asked to and sick people keep themselves isolated until treated, then the problem will go down faster, with enough resources to control the situation and contain the virus from further spreading.
In simple words, stay home and be a responsible citizen.
“There is a slower rate of cases over time so that the hospital systems can deal with that more efficiently, instead of being overwhelmed all at once,” said Dr. Alyson Kelvin, an assistant professor at Dalhousie University and an influenza virologist at the Canadian Centre for Vaccinology.
Here’s a list of manufacturers who are fighting to #FlattenTheCurve!
Toyota Pakistan (IMC)
Credits: Toyota Walton Motors
Toyota took it to its Facebook page to share that the company will comply as per the orders and will shut down complete operations for 15 days.
Moreover, the Toyota Yaris’ soft launch which was expected to take place yesterday has also been postponed.
Honda Pakistan
Reportedly, Honda has also stopped the manufacture of all its vehicles including motorbikes. Honda also decided to shut down its plant that is located near Lahore after Punjab was also lock-downed.
Pak Suzuki
Pak Suzuki has also decided to halt productions after the Sindh government issued orders for a province-wide lockdown.
Moreover, PakWheels reported that KIA Motors and Hyundai Nishat have also stopped their operations while Chinese manufacturers in Pakistan like JW Forland, United, Regal, Master, and Changan have also followed suit.
On the other hand, manufacturers of OEM parts and other auto-related industries like tire manufacturers have also halted their operations until at least April 6th, 2020.
Even global automakers have taken the decision to ask everyone to go home for their safety, using the hashtag #flattenthecurve!
Mercedes-Benz
BMW
Ford Motor Co.
Fiat
Tesla
TESLA also wishes to produce ventilators and other medical equipment. Elon Musk wants to donate 1,255 ventilators to the state of LA. He tweeted, “Yup, China had an oversupply, so we bought 1255 FDA-approved ResMed, Philips & Medtronic ventilators on Friday night & air-shipped them to LA. If you want a free ventilator installed, please let us know!”
Moreover, Formula1, Nissan, General Motors, and The Mahindra group have also followed lockdown orders respectively.
It’s been more than a week since most of us have limited ourselves to the four walls of our homes. The maximum we opt to step out is probably to our lawns.
As upsetting as it is, Coronavirus has lead people to lock themselves in with no luxury of having food delivered at their doorstep or having any social gatherings. Well, this situation has certainly lead many to try their hand at different things to keep them occupied. Some are brushing up their skills in cooking while others are learning another language.
One such celeb who’s tied up with flaunting her talent is the starlet Saboor Aly who surprised us with her top-notch painting skills. The starlet has kept herself occupied with the things she loves to do.
Saboor Aly has surprised her fans!
The actress posted on her Instagram saying how work had gotten the best of her and she was unable to spare to time for her love of colors. Saboor Aly decided to reconnect with her talent and proved that she can totally be an artist if she decided to part ways from the entertainment industry!
Here’s what she wrote:
“Sometimes it’s good to reconnect with things you love to do… Though I was so scared to hold a brush after a decade but few things just need a connection.” Wrote the magical painter.
As the world fights the novel coronavirus, it seems like the world is already collapsing. From the bans to the lockdowns, it sure seems like everything’s coming to an end. The deadly virus has affected thousands of people all across the world.
Internet usage sees spike and customers are unhappy
Amid the outbreak, internet usage rose locally and globally due to the lockdown. In Pakistan, internet usage rose to 15% in a matter of one week due to the people stay at homes, as said by the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA).
In an official tweet on Thursday, PTA addressed and assured all the users that the country had “sufficient internet capacity” for the COVID-19 lockdown.
They further clarified as to why the users are experiencing problems saying,
The increase has been observed due to increased online activities by educational institutions and businesses and, ‘work from home’ policy adopted by individuals and organizations,
Here’s the official tweet by PTA
The increase has been observed due to increased online activities by educational institutions and businesses and, ‘work from home’ policy adopted by individuals and organizations. pic.twitter.com/Z0NqB6bdsx
There is sufficient internet capacity available in the country to meet the growing demands of the future,” it added. “PTA has been closely monitoring the internet usage patterns so as to ensure that fast & efficient telecom services remain available to the consumers in this difficult time.
Adding on to this, they also mentioned the steps they’ve taken to ensure the safe of their users. Here’s what they said,
Update📱: Cell Phone Operators have sent 13 million awareness msgs about #Coronavirus to their subscribers today.
Since 19 March, more than 366 million awareness msgs have been sent on PTA's directions in English, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, Balochi & Pashto. #FacilitatingConsumers
Emirates grounded its fleet on Wednesday after the UAE closed down the country’s airports in order to curb the spread of COVID-19. The Coronavirus pandemic has caused most countries to closed down their borders. This decision has left passengers, stuck in different countries stranded without a commute option.
According to the EU regulations, any airline that would cancel a flight should provide a full cash refund within a week. However, the Dubai based carrier has asked customers to accept vouchers that can be repayable in a year. Emirates has also asked passengers wanting a refund to pay a cancellation fee which has caused an outrage amongst the customers!
Image source: Emirates
The airline believes it will take them much longer to process so many refunds and encourages the customers to opt for the travel vouchers instead. However, this news has angered people who have been waiting for refunds from Emirates especially since other airlines have given passengers the refund option.
A spokesperson for Emirates has said:
“Customers can opt for travel vouchers which can be easily processed on our website. These vouchers can be used against future Emirates flights within 12 months. If vouchers are not utilised after 12 months, they can still be brought to us for refunds.”
A quick search on Twitter with ’emirates refund’ will yield a plethora of tweets from 100’s of disgruntled customers asking for a full refund and bashing the airlines for poor customer service.
This customer states that they have been asked to pay an extra 900 Euros to cancel an already cancelled flight!
@emirates not sure why we had to pay 900 Euros extra (on costs allready paid) for 2 flight tickets from Dubai to Amsterdam on a flight that got cancelled by @emirates. plud 24 hour layover. Phone call we received was not clear at all. Please advise @EmiratesSupport
A passenger has been asked to pay $550 for the cancellation instead of being given a refund.
My travel agent called #Emirates and they refused the refund. Instead they asked us to pay $550 for the cancellation. @EmiratesSupport has not responded to any of messages, worst customer service ever.
You intentionally made it almost impossible to contact you leading up to the cancellation of flights. You knew it would happen and you knowingly abandoned your customers. FU Emirates. Never shall I fly with you again. #Emirates#coronavirusindia#stuckinaustralia
While some had future flights cancelled, there are many who have been stranded in other countries unable to go home.
My dad, 70 yr old man requiring ongoing prescriptions, my niece and her 8 month old baby, all stuck in Australia after #emirates cancelled their flights with 1 days notice. Fucking disgraceful. The UK gov need to repatriate ALL UK nationals ASAP who are stuck in Oz and NZ.
Thanks for the reply. I understand it’s a difficult time for you but not offering refunds is really poor customer service. It makes me not want to fly @emirates again, even though I have to to get back home because you are only offering vouchers. #Emirates
Please help us!
Dear @Emirates, this is NOT okay to cancel flights and not offering a free REFUND.
This is NOT okay to make money on our backs and taking advantage of this terrible situation.
You should be ashamed.
@MartinSLewis@emirates have cancelled our flight and are charging us £400 (£200 each) to get a refund! Their policy was 100% refund if they cancel and if your flight is delayed 11 hours, you will get a full refend then as well!
Some customers conduct a full research and have brought forward the Emirates Carriage Article listed on their website.
Booked to travel to UAE on 25th March. May I please have a full refund under your Conditions of Carriage Article 10.2, – you state that where you cancel, a full refund including all fees, taxes and surcharges will be repaid to passengers? #emiratesrefunds Thank you. Tried DMs.
Your Terms & Condition: https://t.co/Rx8XKiOLEG
10.2 Involuntary refunds10.2.1Fare refunds will be calculated according to Articles 10.2.1(a) and 10.2.1(b) if we cancel a flight – shame on you!!!
How did you manage that? Emirates are not picking up the phone, answering emails. Been over 2 weeks and no refund.
Just a quick search for “emirates refund” on twitter and there are lots of others complaining.
After 50 minutes holding the line, #emirates@emirates french phone operator just told me that DESPITE european LAWS, Emirates does NOT proceed to refunds. The operator just told me to file a complaint to try to get reimbursed from the cancelling fees, that are due by LAW. Shame!
I can’t understand how they’re getting away with withholding money. CAA regulations and their own Conditions of Carriage clearly state a full refund is due. Who is holding these cowboys to account? Law to themselves.
It seems like Emirates not agreeing to refund the amounts for flights cancelled could very possibly lead to the airline loosing many loyal customers.
Emirates personnel are working towards providing a solution that is suitable to all. The airline however, has come up with an alternative which is customers can choose to keep the basic booking and then use it at any time for a similar routing within two years – regardless of high-season charges.
A spokesperson further mentioned,
“We will accept the fare you paid for any flight at any time within this period.”
Are you one of those who has had a cancelled flight due to COVID-19? Share your experience in the comments below.
To help with the current Coronavirus outbreak in Pakistan, the Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has offered to manufacture ventilators and other medical equipment.
The authority forwarded a letter to the Engineering Development Board offering its help in view of the spread of the virus and how the country will be in need of more ventilators if the situation continues to remain unstable.
The body, in the letter, praised the efforts the Government of Pakistan has taken by far to deal with this sensitive situation. They even thanked the government for relaxing duty and import duty on the import of medical equipment and other goods.
The letter reads:
We heard about the request from various government forums to explore the possibility of manufacturing vital medical equipment like ventilators in Pakistan.
The list of other imported medical items is long and the manufacturing of these goods will be considered keeping in view the population of the country and the import bill.
The Engineering Development Board, being the entity which looks after us, is assured of our fullest cooperation in the ongoing efforts for the development and manufacturing of medical equipment and items.
Kudos to PAAPAM for stepping up at a difficult time like this to use their manufacturing capabilities to assist our frontline heroes who are risking their lives trying to identify and treat Covid-19 patients.
Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.
On Thursday, National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) announced that all motorways are being closed for passenger traffic in order to contain the novel coronavirus from spreading.
The public notice was issued on NMPH’s official twitter account emphasizing that entry of all public service vehicles shall be prohibited on all motorways.
The Motorway M1 from Peshawar to Islamabad, M2 from Islamabad to Lahore, M3 from Faisalabad to Pindi Bhatian, M4 from Faisalabad to Gojra, M5 from Multan to Sukkur, M9 Karachi-Hyderabad and M-11 Lahore to Sialkot motorway has been closed for all kinds of traffic.
The decision comes in right after Sindh and Punjab have imposed a lockdown for 15 days amid the rapid spread of the virus in the region.
— National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) (@NHMPofficial) March 27, 2020
However, transportation of essential items required for survival during the pandemic such as medical supplies, fresh produce, food items, emergency equipment, fuel will be allowed to go through the routes.
It is greatly emphasized that these carriers must travel with the minimum crew as chances of the virus spreading city to city will increase if huge amounts of people travel across the country by road.
Only in case of emergency, private vehicles may be allowed to travel given that only 2 people can travel in the same vehicle.
For more news and updates, stay tuned to Brandsynario.
Pakistan’s most sought out singer, Atif Aslam took it to his Instagram to express gratitude for the people of the nation who are fighting the deadly coronavirus vigorously day and night to save lives of people in Pakistan.
In his message, Atif is thanking the paramedics, doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, government and official authorities, cleaners, and those producing, delivering, and selling food during times when their job is the most demanding and risky.
These are the people out of their houses every single morning risking their lives for us so we have all the help we need to survive the most uncertain time of our lives. Atif urges you to be kind and generous to those around you and look after those who have been hit the hardest by this crisis.
To the ONES fighting. Stay strong
I am aware that we are living in what is perhaps the most confusing and uncertain time of our lives, but let’s take a moment to thank all those heroes who are ensuring our safety right now.
Thank you to the paramedics, doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers who are tirelessly and fearlessly working at the frontline of this crisis, risking their own health every second.
Thank you to the cleaners whose work is literally saving lives everywhere around the world.
Thank you to those producing, delivering, and selling food during times when their job is the most demanding it has ever been.
Thank you to the government and official authorities who are faced with some of the most challenging decisions in these unprecedented times. They have to make choices – about situations no one in the world is sure about – knowing the entire responsibility of the consequences lies on their shoulders.
Thank you to the army for helping maintain order and discipline in this time of panic and chaos, and for always ensuring the best of the country.
And thank you to every single person who is paying heed to the given directives: staying inside their home, being hygienic, staying calm, and responsibly playing their role in fighting this pandemic.
Most importantly, This is a true test of our compassion. We should be thankful to Allah for every blessing that we have.
Be kind and generous to those around you and look after those who have been hit the hardest by this crisis.
According to Dawn, there have been 1118 people tested positive for the virus as yet in Pakistan with Sindh and Punjab with most cases.
For more news and updates, stay tuned to Brandsynario.
There are at least 17 countries in the world that have not been affected by the novel coronavirus while 170 countries including superpowers of the world have been hit hard by COVID-19.
The virus initially emerged in a Chinese city called Wuhan in late December’19. Since then, new cases have emerged throughout the globe as people traveled far away carrying the virus on a daily basis.
Image Source: World Atlas
As reported by Al Jazeera, 21,000 + people have died due to COVID-19 while 472,000+ people have been tested positive for the deadly virus. Nearly, 115,000 people have recovered from the virus.
The countries that have not reported any cases of the virus include:
Burundi
The central African Republic
Comoros
D. P. R. of Korea
Federated States of Micronesia
Kiribati
Malawi
Nauru
Republic of Yemen
Samoa
Sierra Leone
São Tomé and Príncipe
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Western Sahara
For more news and updates, stay tuned to Brandsynario.
Just like the rest of us, Pakistan’s top celebrities have all been told to stay at home during these strangest of times.
However, some of these musicians, actors, and artists have decided to aid the less privileged ones in this difficult time.
There are a few celebrities that are assisting with providing rations to the less fortunate amid all the panic buying and buyouts.
This situation was followed by a lockdown, although this won’t leave an impact on those who have stocked up on supplies but this will affect the underprivileged.
This is our country and who will help it if we won’t?
Have a look at these heroes!
1. Feroze Khan
The actor shared on his Insta story writing ”anyone wants to contribute in ration bags. It can be zakat also. I am getting ration bags made of basic necessities.”
Pasha made a fun video where she gave detailed guidelines on washing hands
However, on the other hand and lighter note, there are some celebs who are straight up posing for pictures to brushing up on their cooking skills – here’s how our celebs are showing up how spend time in while you’re house arrest amid COVID 19.
1. Mahira Khan shows that curling up with a good book and scented candles is very fulfilling.
As the world continues to face the global pandemic in the wake of coronavirus, which has had serious consequences on almost everyone, there have been many trying to lend a helping hand such positive posts from Pakistani celebs lift your spirits!
So, next time you feel quarantine blues, you can take inspiration from our celebs in playing a part with helping our society or doing something productive at home.
As the virus spreads rapidly, globally, countries have now started taking preventive measures. According to a report, the most affected area by the novel coronavirus in Karachi is said to be the District Central in Karachi.
Speaking of District Central, the areas which come under it are Gulberg, North Nazimabad, Liaquatabad, and North Karachi. So far, 89 cases have been registered for the deadly virus.
According to Geo News, 45 coronavirus cases have been reported in the District East. The District East comprises of Gadap, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Jamshed Town. The number of reported cases in the District East makes it the second-most affected area.
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Meanwhile, District South has confirmed 41 cases, one in District Korangi and three in District Malir. The total number of cases in Karachi, according to these numbers in 179.
On Wednesday, Pakistan crossed the mark of 1000 reported cases which is indeed not a good sight to witness. So far, eight deaths from the deadly virus have also been reported.
We can call hope and pray for the situation to get better because the numbers are only increasing globally.
Let us know what you’re doing during self-quarantine while you wait for these lockdown days to get over.
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Thinking back to fifteen years ago when Friends’ star, Jennifer Aniston filed for divorce from Brad Pitt. This was a moment that broke a million hearts who were rooting for the gorgeous couple. Brad Pitt, then married actress Angelina Jolie and that marriage later ended in 2016.
Fast forward to the year 2020, fans saw Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston gushing over each other at the SAAG Awards show recently and this caused quite a stir over the internet. Fans of the former couple went into a frenzy and the rumour mill began churning on the two being reunited after a long hiatus!
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The source also mentioned,
“It has taken them both a long time to pluck up the courage to be pictured together like this and now it has happened they can take things to the next level.”
The picture that created quite a frenzy with Brad & Jen fans globally!
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It has also been reported by Life & Style that the actors might soon be having a secret beach wedding in Cabo, Mexico! A source close to the couple said,
“This time they will keep it under wraps until the affair has happened.”
Brad and Jen fans all over right now!
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A close friend to both the actors says they have fallen in love with each other all over again and spend more time together than anyone realizes.
The source further added,
“What Brad craves most now is getting settled down and living happily with his soulmate, Jen.”
Aww! Isn’t that the sweetest thing you heard today? We wonder if it is true though?
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According to Life & Style magazine, Brad’s parents are ecstatic and will be playing a huge part in the hushed wedding, others rumored to be present for the big day are Jen’s best friend and Friends’ co-star, Courteney Cox and Brad’s pal, Bradley Cooper.
The insider said the wedding will be romantic and of a spiritual theme, with the happy couple having handwritten vows.
Well, if all these rumours are true, we can’t wait for this secret wedding to happen, what about you?
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Two Pakistani Students from Gulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIKI), Mohammad Alem and Rahul Raj have developed a device that may diagnose coronavirus within 20 seconds through AI, reports ProPakistani.
Limited testing kits and extended waiting time to get results for the deadly virus had motivated the two to turn to technology and invent testing kits that show quick results amid increasing cases of COVID-19 in the country.
A timely diagnosis of the patient will limit the chances of cross-infection to other people, to a greater extent as doctors will be able to treat and isolate the affected patients earlier than before.
As of now, there are 1098 confirmed coronavirus cases in Pakistan while 8 people have lost their lives, confirms Dawn.
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Apparently, the two genius students used computed tomography (CT) scan of the lungs to detect COVID-19.
The AI-powered device can perform analysis on CT scans and with 92% accuracy detect whether someone has been infected with the virus within 20 seconds.
The device developed by GIKI students holds the power to locate the exact amount of impact and severity of the damage inflicted on the lungs other than speed and accuracy.
The students have requested the government of Pakistan to asses and provide them with resources so they can begin the production of the device for the masses.
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Amid the coronavirus outbreak all across the globe, many different organizations and individuals are working to help those affected by this novel virus. As many are struggling to earn their daily wage, these helpful organizations are helping those in need by providing them the necessities they reserve.
The Sindh government, on Tuesday, decided to launch a mobile service in the province to provide ration to the needy and daily wagers affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said during a meeting at the CM House, “We will dedicate a number for this cause”. He also added, “Those who need ration can text on the number.”
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Keeping in mind the daily wagers, he emphasized more on making them our priority and helping them as much as we can because they earn on a daily basis through their makeshift setups like food stalls, etc. He further added that he wants a mechanism to be formulated to help these individuals.
He also discusses various ways of distributing the ration among the daily wagers by taking feedback and input from the heads of the different welfare organizations, who were also the meeting attendees.
Moreover, since the government has already set up an application, a 4-digit number would be approved on which, the ones in need of ration could get assistance.
What do you think about the decision of launching this service for ration distribution? Let us know in the comments below.
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We have reached out to the bank for an official statement. Meanwhile, it is very important to highlight that these employees are risking their lives working from their respective branches for customers.
It is important that bank operations continue so that transaction is carried out and life can go about.
There are more than 1500 UBL branches and about 15,000 employees who are dealing with many individuals, many of them who may be infected.
Banks can take precautionary methods to protect their employees, however, you can not stop the inevitable. But, what you can do is be responsible citizens, stay home, opt for online transactions, use gloves and masks and follow guidelines set by authorities to keep yourself, your family, and others around safe.
