#WorldMentalHealthDay: The President of Pakistan Talks About Mental Health!

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Oct 10, 2019

Pakistan has been going through a tough economic situation for almost a year now. Although the inflation has caused citizens lots of issues, it has also cause massive chaos for several industries.

One of the industries that suffered the most from the economic crisis is the automotive sector. Because of the drop in the value of the Rupee, imported car parts have become expensive.

Due to this, prices of the vehicles have also increased causing a decline in demand. In such times, international automotive manufacturers like Nissan and Renault have decided to reconsider coming to the country.

Earlier, we shared the news that Ghandhara Nissan Limited wants to bring Datsun cars to Pakistan. However, now it is reconsidering its decision because of the troubles it is facing even before bringing the vehicles.

Reportedly, Nissan was expected to invest Rs. 6.5 billion throughout the next 4 years in the local sector. The manufacturer had plans to assemble the 1200cc Datsun Cross in July 2020, and 1200cc Datsun Go and Go+ were set to be rolled out soon.

Ghandhara had even signed an agreement with Nissan for the local production of the cars at the Port Qasim plant. They had even selected over 20 vendors to manufacture parts for its vehicles.

We have yet to see what Nissan decides and whether or not we will see Datsun cars on roads soon.

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Instagram Takes Away ‘Following Activity Log’ Display Feature; Grammers are Furious!

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Oct 10, 2019

We live in an age where almost everyone is on instagram, almost everything is instagrammable, and *almost* everything is done For Th Gram.

As of June 2018, Instagram has reached the 1 billion monthly active user mark (TechCrunch, 2018). That’s a big milestone for the mainly mobile photo sharing network! More than 500 million active users are using the platform daily.

As of now, the Instagram app is one of the most popular social networks worldwide. A little over 5 years ago, in June 2013, Instagram had 130 million monthly active users. Since then, it’s grown 10 times.

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A lot of us seek refuge in the app by posting looks and expressions we cannot show in the real world, while a lot of us start or become part of communities we love and relate to. It also works as a great ego-booster sometimes, and that makes us love it all the more.

The value of a lot of celebrities is also gauged by the number of Insta followers they have.

One of Instagram’s most loved feature was its ‘Following Activity Log’ tab.

The feature lets you see new likes and comments from people you follow. It also shows any new accounts they may have added to their feed.

It is actually a great way to keep a tab on the activities of your crush. *wink wink*

However, we recently found out that instagram is taking that feature away and boy, the grammers are NOT happy with it at all.

*Instagram Removes following Activity Tab*
Ab hum log kaise dekhein ge ke Hamara Crush kya like karta hai.

— نیبا® (@DunkNibba) October 9, 2019

IG went shady taking away the activity log….

My nosey ass loved seeing the shit everyone would like all late at night 😂

— ℳelissa♡ (@melnelbuck) October 10, 2019

im still annoyed about following activity log removal on IG pic.twitter.com/T6vTxM1eO6

— ً (@junhaera_) October 9, 2019

Why did instagram get rid of the activity log. I’m very upset. I want to stalk what people like .

— Taylor Heidenreich (@taytertalk) October 8, 2019

Are you just as upset at the removal of this feature? Let us know in the comments!

Cyber Crime Wing Arrests Pakistani Woman for Illegal Activities in Karachi

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Cyber Crime Wing Arrests Pakistani Woman for Illegal Activities in Karachi

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Oct 10, 2019

A few years ago we the Federal Investigation Agency’s Cyber Crime Wing became noiceably active in Pakistan.

They emphasized on the cyber crime laws in place, and paid special importance to abiding by the rules and regulations and the punishment.

Recently, the FIA has arrested a woman for being involved in cybercrime activities by using an illegal gateway.

According to the FIA (Sindh chapter) spokesman, the raid was conducted by the FIA Cybercrime Karachi on a house in Nazimabad No. 2. During the raid, they seized illegal equipment seven gateway, six eight ports, a sixteen ports device, a TP link router, three laptops, Internet USB and 175 SIMs.

The woman arrested was caught running an illegal gateway exchange, which was resulting in a huge loss to the government exchequer.

Never before has a woman been caught operating the gray exchange, however, after this incident the likelihood of it seems much greater.

Turns out the woman is named Sidra Kaleem. An FIR has been registered against her and others involved in her business under sections 13, 14, 16 and 17 of the PECA 2016 read with Section 31 of the Pak Telecom reorganization Act 1996 read with sections 420 and 109 of the PPC.

Further raids are in progress to arrest Amir Zaman, Ali Asfi, Sajood and other suspects involved in the case.

Seems like the Cyber Crime Wing really is active and keeps a regular eye on the happenings of the Pakistani web.

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

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realme 5 Hands-On Review: A Contender to Watch-out for!

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Oct 10, 2019

Realme 5 is a part of the ambitious new generation of smartphones with a number of specifications for an unbelievable price!

Nokia smartphone roll out of Android 10 begins: Nokia 8.1 becomes the first to receive the latest Android OS upgrade

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Oct 10, 2019

Keeping with its promise to offer a smartphone experience that keeps getting better, HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced that starting from today the rollout of Android 10 will begin with the Nokia 8.1.

As the first Nokia smartphone to receive this latest OS update – and as the first phone running with a Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 710 mobile platform to receive the OS update – the Nokia 8.1 will benefit from the latest AI-led innovations enabling even more accessibility options, intuitive controls, and more control of your personal data.

Having led the charge in upgrading to Android Oreo and then to Android Pie, Nokia smartphones are once again at the forefront of the latest OS deployment with Android 10.

With an unbeaten track record of offering monthly security updates and OS upgrades across the Nokia smartphone portfolio, Nokia phone users always receive a ‘just-out-of-the-box-fresh’ experience throughout their phone’s life.

In a recent study, Software and Security Updates: The Missing Link for Smartphones, Counterpoint Research noted that Nokia phones had the unique distinction of being the only brand to provide on-time and fast OS upgrades and monthly security updates, and with this Android 10 roll out, Nokia phones are leading the way again.

Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global said,;

Our software upgrade commitment is about delivering the very best experiences to everyone – whether you’re using an entry level smartphone through to a flagship.

We promised a fast roll out of Android Oreo and Android Pie across our portfolio and again we’re committed to deliver as fast with Android 10, starting with the Nokia 8.1 and taking it across our portfolio in the coming months.

With the Nokia 8.1 being the first Android smartphone running the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 to receive Android 10, we’re also setting our precedent of firsts, and aim to keep being first to roll out Android 10 across other key chipsets.

This requires a dedicated effort to ensure you get the best experience on your Nokia smartphone.

Of course, we couldn’t maintain this commitment without everyone in our beta labs programme, who are engaged and actively contribute to shape the very best experiences for all, that just keep getting better.

Here’s to seeing our entire portfolio running Android 10 by early 2020!

Nokia 8.1 fans will get to experience a whole host of new features with Android 10, including:

Gesture Navigation: control of your Nokia smartphone just got slicker, with faster and more intuitive controls at the tip of your fingers
Smart Reply: receive even smarter responses in messages, not just wording but actions you can take
Privacy Controls: have even more control of your personal data all in one place, and control when your location is shared with your apps – be that always, just while in use, or never
Focus mode: block out distracting apps when you need to concentrate on what’s important (try it now in Beta)
Family Link: now part of the Digital Wellbeing settings, helping parents set digital ground rules for the whole family

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Foree Gets Payments License From State Bank Of Pakistan

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Oct 10, 2019

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has granted permission to Foree to provide payment services in Pakistan.

Foree is a mobile payment platform which enables users to pay anyone using QR Code, Mobile Number, CNIC Number, Email Address, Twitter handle, Facebook or Foree Address (a virtual payment address).

It is a universal, low cost digital payment platform for businesses, enabling even the smallest merchant to start accepting digital payments in a cost effective manner without the need for any expensive POS machines.

The Founder and CEO of Foree, Saleem Ropani said, “Foree is on a mission is to make payments easy, interoperable and trusted to power economies by delivering Financial Inclusion and Social Economic Justice.

Along with creating new avenues for jobs and formalization of the economy, through our technology we are enabling access to financial services with ease and trust. Foree aims to become the backbone of Pakistan’s digital society.”

With 150 million cellular subscribers, 70 million 3G/4G/broadband users, and 60 million bank accounts; Foree aims to steer the digital transformation in Pakistan in terms of payments and digital services.

Mehdi Hussain, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Foree, said, “Keeping our customers and users safe and delighted is our number one priority at Foree. We dedicate extensive resources to ensure all the user data and information is secure. We’ve built a company culture that reinforces trust at every opportunity.”

TCL Electronics becomes No. 1 TV Brand in Pakistan

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Oct 10, 2019

TCL has reached another major milestone here in Pakistan by becoming the No. 1 ranked TV Brand in the country, according to recent data shared by GfK, a globally renowned research firm.

As per market results for July 2019, TCL gained the highest share in terms of Sales Value, acquiring close to 17% of the total market. This comes on the back of results from March 2019, where the company had held a 14.5% share.

This milestone follows on from the company dominating the Smart TV market in the country, where it has consistently been the No. 1 ranked player for the past 2 years, with a market share of more than 32% for the year 2019 to date.

By leveraging their strength in the Smart TV market, TCL has consolidated and expanded their market share to take the achieve the No. 1 position overall.

Speaking on their great success, Ms. Sunny Yang, General Manager TCL Pakistan said;

Pakistan has always been a key strategic market for us in our overall global strategy. Our success in reaching No. 1 here really highlights the excellent response of the customers to our products and it is our promise to continue bringing consumers an outstanding TV viewing experience.

Majid Niazi, Marketing Manager TCL Pakistan added:

We are elated and highly grateful for the success that TCL has experienced here in Pakistan.

Reaching the No. 1 position is a huge milestone for us and we look forward building on our success and delivering even more premium quality products in televisions as well as our upcoming product lines like Air Conditioners to consumers here.

As a No. 2 ranked company in the Global TV industry, TCL has been providing customers in Pakistan with advanced, innovative technology at aggressive price points aimed at creating an immersive, content rich viewing experience in the comfort of their homes.

TCL is a leading player in the Global Consumer Electronics industry with a global presence in over 150 countries with a particular focus in High End 4K UHD and Big Size TVs in which it has a significant market share.

Uber & TEVTA join hands to create large-scale economic opportunities

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Oct 10, 2019

Uber, the global ride-hailing giant connecting riders to drivers, has partnered with the Technical Education & Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) to support the Government of Punjab’s objective of creating economic opportunities.

Their goal is to use demand-driven, standardized, dynamic, and integrated technical education and vocational training services to create a productive workforce.

Speaking at TEVTA’s Certificate and Driving License Distribution Ceremony, Saad Naveed Pall, GM Uber, said:

“Uber seeks to empower individuals to benefit from the opportunities the digital economy has to offer.” He further added, “We are hopeful that this collaboration with TEVTA will pave the way in promoting financial inclusion through large-scale economic opportunities.”

The Minister of Punjab for Industries, Commerce and Investment/Information and Culture, Mian Aslam Iqbal, was also present at the ceremony along with Capt (R) Liaqat Ai Malik, Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore.

The memorandum of understanding signed between the two organizations outlines that creating a conducive space of learning for the youth is especially important for Pakistan’s economy with the increasing need for jobs.

Through this partnership, TEVTA’s students and prospective students will be able to earn their livelihoods by signing up on Uber’s platform as driver-partners using motorcycles, auto-rickshaws, and other vehicles.

The training program, approved by TEVTA, Traffic Police and Uber, shall support the development of technical skills and operational capabilities, and provide potential driver-partners with the necessary tools needed to ensure safety and security.

“Collaborative efforts between TEVTA and Uber will ensure provision of economic opportunities to TEVTA Trainees in Punjab thus realizing TEVTA’s vision of end-to-end solutions, and is another step towards digital transformation through a pragmatic approach incorporating the ever growing digital economy,” said Mr. Ali Salman Siddique, Chairperson TEVTA.

Third Pakistan, Sri Lanka T20I: Gaddafi Stadium to Turn Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

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Oct 9, 2019

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is why it is also referred to as Pinktober.

While some see it as invaluable for education and awareness, others celebrate the strength and determination of survivors of this form of cancer.

Pakistan is also participating in Pinktober in its own big and little ways.

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PCB, for example, has joined hands with Pink Ribbon and will make the following changes especially for Pinktober:

Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will turn pink to create awareness about breast cancer during the ceremony before the third Twenty20 International sets off between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
Moreover, pink ribbons will be pinned on the captains of both team, while players and match officials will also sport the ribbons over the course of the match.
The stumps for the last T2oI of the ongoing series will be branded in pink.
All sponsors of the series will also be changing their branding colours in the ground to pink.
The PCB has also encouraged fans to wear pink to the Wednesday’s fixture.

One in nine women is at a high risk of developing breast cancer in her lifetime. However, if detected at an early stage, chances of survival increase over 90 per cent.

Earlier in October this year, the marvelous Minar-e-Pakistan turned pink 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.

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Jordan’s Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center Titles PM Khan ‘Man of the Year’

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Oct 9, 2019

Jordan’s Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center is an autonomous research entity with the Royal Aal Al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought.

Recently, the Center named Prime Minister Imran Khan as its ‘Man of the Year’ in its recent list of the most persuasive Muslims in the world.

Jordan’s Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center named Prime Minister Imran Khan as its ‘Man of the Year’ in its recent list of the most persuasive Muslims in the world. @ImranKhanPTI desire for peace with neighboring India earned him the title 🇵🇰https://t.co/OVflHmiWmk pic.twitter.com/IM6hbaaHx2

— PTI (@PTIofficial) October 8, 2019

Professor S Abdallah Schleifer, a Professor Emeritus of Journalism in the American University in Cairo chose Khan as the winner of the title.

Here is what the professor said:

“If The Muslim 500 was in print back in 1992 and I was the Chief Editor then, I would have nominated Imran Khan as our Muslim Man of the Year because of his brilliant performance in cricket, which culminated in Pakistan winning the 1992 Cricket World Cup — a sport I have always admired for its combination of elegance and intense competitive play,”

The most major impressive factors about Khan’s personality were his excellent performance as a cricketer and his determination to build and run the cancer hospital.

Moreover, his talks on peace with neighboring country India also played a role in earning him the title.

Do you think the honor was well-deserved? Let us know in the comments!

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Sindh Announces Public Holiday on October 14 on Account of Urs!

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Oct 9, 2019

Sindh government has announced 14th October as a holiday on account of Urs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai.

A notification in regards to this was issued earlier by the Sindh administrative on Wednesday.

According to it, all offices, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils falling under the Sindh government, withes exception to essential services will remain closed.

The 3-day ceremony of the Urs will first start with poetry marathons, literature conferences, and other activities will follow.

Reportedly, a spokesperson for the education minister has mentioned that academic activities in schools will remain suspended, however, schools will host activities related to the importance of the day.

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Shahid Afridi Gives a Tour Inside his Beautiful House! [Watch Video]

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Oct 9, 2019

Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi recently gave his fans a tour of his beautiful residence and shared memories from his great cricketing career.

Afridi’s house looks nothing less than a five-star hotel that is fully equipped with modern conveniences. The video went viral and gained great popularity.

In the tour of the house, the cricketer also showed jerseys gifted to him by various players which also included Virat Kohli’s from the 2016 T20 World Cup with the signatures of all the Indian players in the team.

He recalled an event that came ahead of his first innings in international cricket.

In his debut match, he didn’t get the chance to bat against Kenya in a Sameera Cup 1996-97, but in the next match he was gifted with an opportunity to bat at number three position and in that made Afridi broke the record of fastest century in ODI.

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The bat he used during that match was gifted to him by Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar which he calls one of the most memorable gifts that he has ever received.

Other than the cricket collectables from his career, he owns a pool and a table tennis table in a separate area to chill when his friends.

The family man also has a garden with a 22-yard pitch where his kids play with him.

Watch the video below:

https://youtu.be/-dyirBgg6xw

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The first ever All-Women Gymnastics Championship in Pakistan to be held in November 2019!

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Oct 9, 2019

Women who play sports in Pakistan don’t really get the support they need and deserve, and that’s unfortunate.

The system is not built to support women, and a large part of the population believes women’s sports aren’t worth watching.

So it really is a breath of fresh air when we see an initiative supporting women in supports.

We are proud to present #UrtaaySitaray: the first ever All-Women Gymnastics Championship! It is meant to be an opportunity for women of all ages to showcase their talent in gymnastics create more platforms for women in sports

To participate, sign up here: https://t.co/UPrwR3h7uj pic.twitter.com/VEZ6v0A5nW

— Imkaan (@imkaanwelfare) October 8, 2019

Imkaan Welfare is holding an all women gymnastics championship on November 16th, 2019.

Registered and established as an NGO in 2012, the Imkaan Welfare Organisation aims to address and pare down the rates of both infanticide and child abandonment across Pakistan.

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Imkaan was founded on the tenet that each and every child not only has the right to live but to thrive.

It is great to see initiatives like these to help women realize their potential and shine, and we hope to see more of these in the future.

To participate, sign up here: bit.ly/2OurjDF

All the best!

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Network of Daraz Dukaans Brings Local Businesses into the fold of eCommerce

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Oct 9, 2019

Daraz, the leading online marketplace in South Asia, launched Daraz Dukaans across the country one year ago.

Small brick-and-mortar retail stores located in various areas in cities across the country came to bear the platform’s branding. So did Kiryana walas and panwalas. The white-and-orange Daraz logo became increasingly ubiquitous.

Today, there are 1672 Daraz Dukaans across the country. The initiative has helped bring small retailers into the fold of eCommerce and opened up new streams of revenue for them.

Strong Reverberations

Good customer experience is a result of cumulative positive interactions between customers and a platform and Daraz Dukaans were launched to increase customers’ engagement with the Daraz.

The aim is to improve customer service with shop owners acting as Daraz representatives to assist customers with product returns and refunds.

The reverberations are much stronger: Daraz Dukaans have helped digitise local businesses and open up new income flows for owners.

Daraz agents are trained and given access to the online catalogue so that customers in search of a particular product and unable to access it in brick-and-mortar stores are able to place that order online.

Therefore, an online catalogue of 7 million products was made available to customers – even and especially those living in remote areas of the country where internet penetration is low and access to technology is limited.

Kiryana walas, panwalas and small businessmen across the country have seen their inventory increase many folds over and for every order placed through them, they received a commission.

Today, 10 Daraz Dukaans in Karachi are offering an added service by functioning as Pickup Points.

In order to bring customers greater convenience, Daraz has provided them the option to have their orders dropped off at a Daraz Dukaan closest to them so that they can pick them up at a time most suitable.

The collection points service is available only on prepayments and Daraz is aiming to bring the order pick up service to many more Daraz Dukaans before the mega 11.11 sale event.

Through such initiatives, the ecommerce leader has been able to bridge the gap between online and offline and strengthened its physical presence.

Daraz is on a mission to lead Pakistan into the digital age by 2022 by enabling anyone with a smartphone to do business. Daraz Dukaans tie in very strongly with that goal.

MS Jaguar Starts Electric Motorcycle Production in Pakistan

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Oct 9, 2019

MS Jaguar has become the first Pakistani automotive assembler to have made an electric motorcycle in the country.

The company has used it own design for this model. From the controller to the charger, and even the battery pack has all been assembled in the plant.

In Pakistan, there is a popular design of motorcycles which is used by big manufacturers like Honda.

Because there is an ecosystem for the design and the parts are more easily available, the look and feel of the electric motorcycles are almost the same shared Usman Sheikh from Auj Technologies.

If the average bike costs Rs. 4,000 for maintenance at about 40-50KMs, this bike will cost just Rs. 500 claimed Chaudhry Zahid Chairman MS Group.

One of the best features about the bike is that is does not make loud noises nor does it spread unfriendly carbon into the environment.

The future is electric and its important for everyone to play their part in helping to make Pakistan green again.

Watch the full video below:

https://www.facebook.com/bbcurdu/videos/2178381132459869/

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5 Unique Restaurants in Pakistan that are a Must Visit!

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Oct 9, 2019

Some eateries in the country have become synonymous with the cities they are situated in.

Pakistan has several renowned restaurants in each city offering something distinct and unique according to the taste and destination.

Here is a list of restaurants in Pakistan that are a must to try.

Well, at least once….

1. Monal – Islamabad

Situated in the Margalla Hills near Islamabad; Monal, is one of the highlights of the city for sure. Offering a delicious variety of cuisine and a breathtaking view, the restaurant is a great attraction for locals as well as tourists.

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2. Kolachi – Karachi

Situated right at the bank of the sea in Karachi, Kolachi gives the perfect taste and feel of the city. The mouth-watering food is an added bonus to the perfect ambiance that the open-air restaurant offers.

3. Cocos Den – Lahore

Cooco’s Den and Cafe has made a huge name for itself in Lahore’s food business. Set in the famed “Heera Mandi” (Red Light) District and nestled among some of the oldest buildings in Lahore including the Datta Darbar and Badshahi mosque, Cukoos den is a fascinating place for people looking for something different.

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4. Haveli Restaurant – Lahore

Haveli Restaurant is situated in the historic Haveli Khalil Khan, which is an architectural landmark in Lahore. Surrounded by spectacular heritage sites such as the Badshahi mosque, Lahore fort, Temple of Guru Arjun, and Minar-e-Pakistan, the restaurant offers an amazing view from the rooftop terraces. The culinary experience offers tasty local and regional variations that can be enjoyed by all.

5. Fokker Friendship Restaurant – Chitral

The plane is a former Pakistan International Airline’s (PIA) Fokker F27 48-seater aircraft that crash-landed on June 16th, 2004 at Chitral Airport. A retired PIA pilot bought the decommissioned aircraft and turned it into a café offering a pleasant dining experience for all age groups.

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Have you experienced the food and amazing view at these famous Pakistani restaurants? Comment and let us know.

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Cantonment Board Clifton to Remove Horse and Camel Waalas from Sea View Karachi?

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Oct 9, 2019

Update: October 11th, 2019:

After Salt n Pepper Village and all the street-side vendors being removed from Sea View Karachi, it is being said that the Cantonment Board Clifton is now trying to remove the horse and camel waalas from there, too.

Cantonment Board Clifton now trying to evict horse/ camel walas from Sea View. This is another level of cruel and cray

— mohammedhanif (@mohammedhanif) October 10, 2019

It is yet to be seen if this news is actually true or not, but the removal of horse and camel waalas will surely take a lot away from the whole beach experience.

October 9th, 2019:
Earlier this year an ‘anti-encroachment’ drive was carried out in Saddar Karachi, which resulted more than 200,000 vendors and employees losing their businesses or jobs.

The vendors belonged to the middle-middle, lower-middle and working classes of the city, and not only this move affect their livelihoods, but it also presented a huge threat to the cultural fabric of the city.

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Something similar has happened, but with a different area: this time, it is Sea View.

Karachi Sea View has been cleared of ALL vendors, regular working people catering to other working people. Now all that's left is Mcdonald's at one end and DHA 8 Extension at the other. This country is a happy marriage between seths and generals . Real kachra of Karachi

— mohammedhanif (@mohammedhanif) October 8, 2019

According to a tweet recently posted by Mohammed Hanif (writer of A Case of Exploding Mangoes, Our Lady of Alice Bhatti, Bhutto, the opera), McDonalds (Sea View Branch) is the only place left for visitors to enjoy food from when they visit the famous Karachi beach.

Many social media users are busy typing away in disagreement of this act. Take a look at why people are upset about it:

Sunday Bazar went the same way. Residents had complained about the traffic and the awam. Some Colonel decided it was done. I imagine thousands were impacted. @norbalm

— Shakir Husain (@shakirhusain) October 8, 2019

It’s not only Sea View, Frere Hall, Neher e Khayyam and so many other public spaces are going the same way. Others have fallen victim before like Bin Qasim Park which I don’t understand since the rich don’t go. People have to take a stand.

— Tofiq Pasha Mooraj (@TofiqPasha) October 8, 2019

We criminalize publically visible vulnerability. Ghareeb exist hi kue karta hay

— Sibtay H. Haider (@Sibtayhhaider) October 8, 2019

That strip between McDonald's & Village might be one of the few spaces left in city where people from all classes come & interact with the city, but like other public spaces, this might become poor-free as well. First came the artsy trashbin, then vendors disappeared. What next? https://t.co/QT71CoM0rh

— tarbooza kharbooz (@nakaamrade) October 8, 2019

On the other hand, it is being said about Village that the court has shut it down due to the garbage it was producing.

Village was abt to go out of business anyway. No posh eating place has ever worked on Seaview. Playa's Bar, Bruno's, millions spent…not one day of dhanda. It's an out and out awami place. and they don't like it right next to their E8 https://t.co/dskgAJnhq7

— mohammedhanif (@mohammedhanif) October 8, 2019

We are yet to get an official statement from the government to better understand exactly what has happened and why.

Until then, you might want to take your own snacks to the Karachi beach.

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Laal Kabootar wins Best Film at Tasveer South Asian Film Festival 2019!

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Oct 9, 2019

Ahmed Ali Akbar and Mansha Pasha’s critically acclaimed film Laal Kabootar has been making headlines for all the right reasons these days.

Directed by Kamal Khan, the film won rave reviews by critics and was also appreciated by the masses when released in March this year.

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Laal Kabobar, which is also Pakistan’s official submission for Oscars 2020 in the International Feature Film Award category recently won an award for Best Feature Film in the Archana Soy Audience Choice Awards at the 14th Tasveer South Asian Film Festival.

The festival took place from September 26th to October 6th, 2019 and Laal Kabootar was showcased on the closing night, followed by a Q & A session with lead actor Ahmed Ali Akbar and producer of the film Kamil Chima.

14th Tasveer South Asian Film Festival Closing & Awards Ceremony

Lal Kabootar Q&A with Producer Kamil Chima and Actor Ahmed Ali Akbar + #North2South Performance by Jamil and Vozhi

Posted by Tasveer on Sunday, October 6, 2019

“Kamal and I call getting into the character a process of discovery; we spoke at length about who he is not, rather than who he is, there was a lot of inspection and thinking. It took a lot of time,” said the lead actor, Ahmed Ali Akbar while speaking to the audience.

~Congrats to all the Archana Soy Audience Award Winners for #tsaff2019!~*🏆 Best Feature Film: Laal Kabootar*🏆 Best…

Posted by Tasveer on Sunday, October 6, 2019

Tasveer is lauded to be one of USA’s largest South Asian film festivals, declaring to have a “mission is to engage and educate the community through thought-provoking films, stories, and issues from South Asia & its diaspora”.

Farah Nousheen and Rita Meher founded Tasveer in March 2002 in Seattle, soon after 9/11. Troubled by the stereotyped and highly prejudicial images of South Asians depicted in the mainstream media at that time, they sought to dispel those mischaracterizations by giving South Asians a chance to speak for themselves.

If you haven’t watched the critically acclaimed Karachi-based crime thriller Laal Kabootar and are unsure what the hype is all about, you have another chance to watch the film on the big screen.

Actor Mansha Pasha made the announcement on her Twitter on Tuesday:

“Due to popular demand, Laal Kabootar is back in cinemas from Oct 11!”

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT:
Due to popular demand, Laal Kabootar is back in cinemas from Oct 11!@LaalKabootar
For all the people who have been messaging, please go and watch it!

— manshapasha (@manshapasha) October 8, 2019

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