Home Blog Page 806

Sindh Government To Pay Daily Wage Labourers Amid Coronavirus Through Mobile Wallet App

Lab
Image Credits: Arab News

As reported by Samaa TV, Sindh Government will be paying daily wage laborers amid lockdown of the province due to coronavirus. Apparently, the money will be transferred through a mobile application.

There are 1613 confirmed coronavirus cases in Pakistan from which 28 have recovered while 19 have died. Sindh has a total number of 502 cases that confirms Dawn. (30th March)

The amount will be issued to the laborers against their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) number. They can collect the amount by presenting their ID and their mobile phones to respective authorities.

For laborers who don’t have an ID, the Sindh government has requested NADRA, the FIA, FBR, and State Bank to help verify these individuals.

Lab
Image Source: The News Tribe

Who is not entitled to this money? 

  1. Anybody who has traveled abroad except for Hajj or pilgrimage is not entitled to this money.

2. Anybody who has more than RS. 10,000 in their banks won’t be eligible either.

For more news and updates, stay tuned to Brandsynario.

Pakistani Designer & Team Prepare Free Protective Suits For Doctors!

Currently, almost everyone is making ana effort to help each other and the needy in the time of coronavirus outbreak that has wreaked havoc on the world. Due to this, the medical supplies have a shortage and extremely hefty.

So every industry is helping to make medical materials like van dilators or hazmat suits. Recently, the famous designer of Pakistan Asim Jofa announced that he and his team will prepare free of cost hazmat suit for the doctors.

 

The designer mentioned  “let’s fight back! Asim Jofa and the team have taken an initiative to contribute to society and play our part in helping our front liners to win this fight against coronavirus. We have started working on stitching protective gear for doctors and medical staff to wear for their safety. Please share and tag and support us in this noble cause. We appreciate all that our front liners are doing and stand by them in this time of need.

The renowned designer has taken another route to contribute to all doctors amid COVID 19 which is something that worth taking note of. In the below video, he introduces the protective hazmat suit and writes, “Gearing up! Asim Jofa and the team have come up with this first fabric prototype of a medical protective suit. At this testing time, we are together with our caregivers. A small token of our love and respect for the ones who are risking their lives to save humanity.

 

Popular celebs like Feroze Khan, Maya Ali, Nomi Ansari and several more are playing their part in contributing to the underprivileged.

Let’s all join hands together for a better and healthier country.

How To Pet Wild Animals Sitting At Home With Google’s Latest Feature!

Image Source: 9to5Google

How many of you are running out of ideas on ‘how to keep your children occupied in this lockdown?’ How many you wish to keep your children entertained while they are stuck in due to the COVID 19?

Well, fret not! Google is here to your rescue and knows precisely how it can aid in helping you ou. Letting you project huge 3D animals like sharks and tigers, right into your lounge – Google has introduced a feature that will keep your kids happy and entertained plus they are so far proving to be a big hit.

Source/ Republicworld

Here are the simple steps of a having a 3D animal at your desired spot:

  1. Google search for an animal such as “giant panda” on your smartphone.

2. Then you need to scroll until you find a new little box that says “Meet a life-sized giant panda up close.”

3. The feature is located underneath the images and brief Wikipedia description which appears at the top of the search.

Source/ Republicworld
Check this out:

How fun does this look? Pretty cool right? We think such ideas are NEEDED in this current situation as parents are running low on ideas on keeping their children entertained.

Your device will need to be AR-enabled in order to protect the animals into your house, so you may have to download the latest operating system for it to work.

Try it and keep your little ones fascinated and distracted from breaking all the kitchen plates and drawing on the wall.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates.

Most Sold Cars in Pakistan for February 2020 [View List]

most sold cars in Pakistan

Despite the fact that Pakistan’s automotive sector has been going through a very hard time, there were some automotive brands that had better days compared to several others.

This fiscal year has also been quite a challenge for everyone as sales have declined by 43.4% during the first 8 months of FY19-20.

The reason behind the drop is the rising car-prices and sky-high interest rates and so far, unfortunately, things do not seem to get any better in the upcoming days with Coronavirus leaving its print on every industry.

Nonetheless, according to data shared by Pakistan Automobile Manufacturers Association (PAMA), some models showed recovery in February 2020 whereas others suffered from a further decline in sales.

Pak Suzuki Announces a Special Discount Offer on the Alto 660cc!

Suzuki WagonR had the most sales with 567 units sold in January whereas it sold 699 units in February. The Suzuki Bolan followed with 564 units sold in Jan whereas 719 were sold in February.

Toyota Hilux sold 427 units in Jan whereas it sold 584 in Feb. while the Fortuner remained behind with 150 units sold in Jan whereas it sold 211 in Feb.

Complete chart of cars sales with successful numbers:

Models January 2020 February 2020 Difference
Toyota Fortuner 150 211 40.6%
Toyota Hilux 427 584 36.7%
Suzuki Swift 144 186 29.1%
Suzuki Bolan 564 719 27.4%
Suzuki WagonR 567 699 23.2%
Isuzu D-Max 40 47 17.5%
Toyota Corolla 3,445 3,715 7.8%

Unfortunately, not every car variant had bright days.

Complete chart of cars that were unsuccessful:

Models January 2020 February 2020 Difference
Suzuki Ravi 783 615 -21.4%
Honda BR-V 332 273 -17.7%
Suzuki Cultus 1,701 1,535 -9.7%
Suzuki Alto 1,794 1,620 -9.6%
Honda Civic & City 1,878 1,868 -0.5%

 

What do you think about the results?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

How to Disinfect your Car & Personal Space from COVID-19!

CEO Of foodpanda Talks About The Ideal Solution To Combat COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19) rapidly spreads across the globe, prompting governments including that of Pakistan to step up their measures to contain the spread of the pandemic. Law enforcement agencies have imposed a lockdown in Sindh for locals to practice social distancing, to prevent cases from rising. People tend to break the barrier of social distancing by ending up at supermarkets with no other alternative, therefore, increasing the risk of COVID-19, an issue also highlighted by the CEO of foodpanda, Nauman Sikandar Mirza where he appeals the law enforcements to resume online deliveries to combat the pandemic.

Nauman Sikandar Mirza posted a video on his social media handle last evening with a plausible appeal to keep people safe while stabilizing the economy. Nauman begins appreciating the measures incorporated by the government, military, law enforcement agencies and armed forces to help the nation combat the global pandemic in an efficient manner. He continues by appealing to the government and businesspersons to join hands and devices an unprecedented strategy that will ensure the health and safety of masses without crippling the economic activities. Nauman proposes committees to be formed in all provinces to get in touch with businesspersons for the initiative. Specifically, for foodpanda, Nauman appeals to the enforcements to grant permission for specific restaurants to operate their kitchen since maintaining high-quality standards is an integral part of their decorum.

Nauman refers to the World Health Organization (WHO) and various researches, as he comments about the non-existent link of food with COVID-19. Approaching the end of his appeal, Nauman talks about Contact Less Deliveries introduced for foodpanda customers where the chances of human contact are minimal. The concept takes inspiration from China, where people have combatted the virus while stabilizing the economy, and Nauman suggests the same for our country during the outbreak since people are being forced to go out for shopping due to restrictions imposed on online delivery platforms.

Delivery of food, groceries, medicines should be opened immediately. China controlled the spread of the virus by delivering essentials to doorsteps. Everyday thousands of people coming out of homes in Pakistan and gathering at unhygienic conditions which is not ideal.Here is what Mr. Nauman Sikander Mirza, CEO & MD foodpanda Pakistan has to say regarding the current situation.

Posted by foodpanda on Friday, March 27, 2020

To conclude, Nauman encourages stakeholders to form a committee with the government and aid the population ensuring their safety and health. To stabilize the economy during a time like this, resuming online delivery services would be the practical approach since they minimize human contact on a large scale. Online deliveries across the globe have proved to be successful in combating the pandemic and foodpanda being the prime example in Pakistan, has made sure to prioritize health and safety of their heroes and customers with Contact Less Deliveries, foodpanda Hygiene kit, installation of washbasins outside restaurants and rider hubs and temperature checks of heroes. To further ensure hygiene, heroes have been provided with hand sanitizers, face masks and gloves, safeguarding them on duty. Online deliveries have also proved to become the perfect solution internationally, by keeping individuals indoors, as all their essentials will be delivered at their doorstep, eliminating the risk of COVID-19.

Avoid Coronavirus: 4 Important Ways To Boost Your Immune System!

https://www.soundhealthandlastingwealth

Just about anyone could catch the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that is spreading around the world like a wildfire, but it is especially affecting those who have compromised immune systems.

For people, prevention is key. Even the individuals who are commonly healthy may consider doing a few things to boost their immune system for extra protection against this virus. While there are no assurances that taking these steps will help, they are very unlikely to hurt.

1. Sleep well

Source/ CNET

Getting a good night’s sleep will enable you to keep your immune system prosperous. The reason: Sleep helps your T cells stick to and attack infections. With less sleep, your T cells are less “sticky” and aren’t as strong in fighting off viruses.

A “good” night of sleep varies from person to person, but common guidelines are for 7 to 9 hours of solid sleep each night. If you have restless sleep, wake up every night or snore, you may want to consult to a doctor.

2. Healthy Diet

Source/ MensHealth.com

Put away the candy and soda and opt a well-balanced diet that encompasses lots of fruits and vegetables can boost your immune function.

According to sources, the three most important vitamins for your immune system are Vitamin C, B6 and E.

It’s best to get these benefits from whole foods, as your body absorbs the nutrients more efficiently than with processed supplements.

3. Exercise

Source/ Healthline

Several studies have indicated that a strong immune system goes hand-in-hand with being fit. This doesn’t imply to go out and run a marathon – in fact, exercising too much and too energetically can actually stifle your immune system for a few days while your body recovers. Reasonable exercise can be great for your immune system.

4. More precautions and treatments 

Source/ NHS.UK

Several studies have shown that acupuncture can have anti-inflammatory impacts and can help improve your immune system. The ancient Chinese treatment uses tiny needles to facilitate specific parts of the body.

One of the things acupuncture does is fortify the lungs and the kidneys, which also are very important in boosting immunity.

How many of these do you practice regularly to keep your immune system strong? Let us know in the comments below.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for all the latest news and updates.

Here’s How Coronavirus Is Affecting The Economy Globally

Coronavirus has suddenly become everyone’s nightmare. The infections’ hub China also plays a key role in the spread of the virus. There’s no doubt that Coronavirus has left a vital impact on the economy, airlines, and even tourism.

The circumstances surrounding COVID-19 are continuously evolving.

So, how has the virus affected us?

1. Impact on Economy:

Source/ Study.com

As the coronavirus outbreak circulates, the world’s biggest companies have started painting a bleak picture of broken supply chains, disrupted manufacturing, empty stores and flagging demand for their wares.

The proclamations by businesses like Mastercard, Microsoft, Apple and United Airlines offer a reading on how the virus is affecting consumer manner and business belief.

These corporate bulletins – and what executives do in reaction – could determine how much economic damage the outbreak causes and whether a slump looms.

An important vulnerability for businesses in the United States and Europe is its increasing dependence on China as a supplier and buyer over the last 10 or 20 years.

Major industries from china will be relocating to Pakistan after coronavirus outbreak

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Murtaza Syed, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has said that major industries will now consider avoiding China in the future, following the shutdown of economic activities after corona outbreak.

2. Impact on Airlines:

Source/ Forbes

CoronaVirus Update: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the coronavirus, a ‘Pandemic’

The Coronavirus has spread to at least 114 countries and many countries have announced strict quarantine measures to be followed especially Italy. Following the Pandemic, on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump has announced a travel ban for 30 days from Europe to US. He further added that he would offer financial assistance to those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

According to research, the spread of the coronavirus will stem in the first fall in global air travel in more than a decade, the global airline industry body has foreseen.

The travel industry was using as a benchmark for the 2003 Sars outbreak, which hit 26 countries, killed 774 people and caused a six-month dip in the global expedition.

However, as the first cases were documented in Italy and Iran previous weekend, companies around the globe began to cancel events from Cannes to California, rattling the $1.4tn corporate travel district.

Saudi Arabia has jumped on the bandwagon of the security of its people and has banned the flights from Pakistan as well.

3. Impact on Tourism:

Source/ Pakistan Today

Earlier this week, even as infections of the novel coronavirus seemed to be slowing, the impacts of the epidemic on the global tourism enterprise were stimulating rapidly.

But as diagnoses tick upward again, travel agents, operators, and hoteliers are bracing for at least months, if not a full year, of monetary disturbance from the outbreak, with long-term effects that may quiver well into 2021.

Furthermore, some 97 Pakistanis, comprising 40 students, arrived in capital Islamabad on Monday following the resumption of flight operations to the coronavirus-hit China, the officials announced.

Two flights of Qatar Airways, and China Southern Airlines, landed at Islamabad airport with a difference of a couple of hours on Monday morning, Zafar Mirza, the prime minister’s health affairs adviser substantiated on Twitter.

What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments below.

For more news and updates, stay tuned to Brandsynario.

Owner Of ‘Sweettooth’ Is Making Protective Gears For Doctors Fighting Coronovirus!

Image Source: Facebook

Pakistani doctors, nurses and other medical staff who are the frontline soldiers in the ongoing war against the deadly coronavirus in the country, have been exposed to the virus threat because protective masks and body gear is not available for them.

A shortage resulted after the general public started panic buying masks when the number of people getting infected by COVID-19 escalated. Prices for these protective masks also increased exponentially. The doctors treating patients infected with Corona have been doing it with minimal protective gear and in some cases mishaps have occurred creating greater risks for them for coming in to work.

One Pakistani man decides to take matters into his own hand – Starts Mass Producing Masks and Protective Gear for Medical Community!

Amidst mask hoarders and people trying to take advantage of this critical situation by charging way more than the actual price, there comes in a good samaritan, Umer Hussain, who has taken it upon himself to make affordable protective gear for doctors, nurses and paramedics. It definitely was the need of the hour and kudos to him for taking up such a great initiative.

Instead of helping them in a monetary way or sending out food to thank them, Umer Hussain thought of acquiring masks and protective suits for the medical community however he came to know that they are being sold at very expensive rates and are scarce from the markets. What he did next was amazing!

Turning his living room into a make-shift factory, the owner of Sweettooth took it upon himself to mass-produce the protective gear needed by doctors and other medical staff. He explains his detailed plan in a Facebook post he shared. He says that the suit cost him only Rs.82 for the fabric and he believes he would be able to manufacture it in under Rs.100 only. Whereas, there are sellers charging Rs. 2500 for the same type of protective suits.

Umer has also asked people to provide numbers of tailors who would be able to assist him in getting this task done!

He has also asked people to help as much as possible for this noble cause.

 

Source: Umer Hussain, Facebook
Source: Umer Hussain, Facebook

Not only is he working towards this cause but he has also decided to send out rations to the people who need it the most during these troubling times by involving the society in this job as well.

Umer Hussain says,

“In these times we need to act as a society and take care of people around us-
We will be placing chillers outside each Sweettooth- so you can drop and they can pickup up! – Sealing it off and distributing maintaining a safe distance!”

 

View this post on Instagram

 

In this tough time – the ghareeb are going to suffer the most ! If virus doesn’t kill hunger will! All our Sweettooth will serve as pickup and drop off point for free food for people who can not afford or have lost their jobs. Anyone who wants to donate food from home can drop off and place at chillers placed outside each Sweettooth – so we can distribute ensuring food to people around us! Anyone who will donate even a piece of bread is entitled to a flat 50% off on any food he/she orders at Sweettooth whenever! In these times we need to act as a society and take care of people around us- We will be placing chillers outside each Sweettooth- so you can drop and they can pickup up! – Sealing it off and distributing maintaining a safe distance! Effective immediately -starting from All our locations in Lahore uptil Hunza ! Food is the least we can do ! May God help us through this- InshAllah! Sweettooth MM Alam Sweettooth DHA T block Sweettooth Heera Mandi Sweettooth Phase 6 Sweettooth Murree expressway Sweettooth Mushkpuri Sweettooth Attabad lake Sweettooth Karimabad Hunza Together we can 🙏🧡 #covid19 #epedemic #sweettooth #spreadlove #humanity #onenation @sweettoothpakistan

A post shared by Umer Hussain (@umerhussayn) on

Follow Brandsynario for the latest news and updates.

Are Food Deliveries a Better Option than Supermarkets?

foodpanda

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been declared as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) which has crossed all geographical boundaries including Pakistan.

As a precautionary measure against the disease, the government of Sindh has put a complete lockdown in the province since March 23rd in order to help the citizens stay indoors.

With food delivery services being banned across the province, locals are going out to the supermarkets, which breaks the barrier of social distancing, making them highly prone to the novel virus.

Due to the lockdown, the streets are deserted, offices and restaurants shut, with only grocery stores open.

The issue has been raised on social media platforms by many, some are sharing videos and pictures of departmental stores and certain market places where a large number of people have gathered to buy goods since that is the only option available for them.

According to stats shared by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the USA, social distancing is considered when a person remains out of congregate settings, avoids mass gatherings and maintains a distance of approximately 6 feet from others when possible, which unfortunately isn’t the case in enclosed mass gatherings.

In the UK a similar lockdown was enforced where strict procedures were implied, especially when it came to daily shopping for essentials and food. As a social distancing practice, locals have therefore shifted towards online deliveries at home, where the chance of being exposed to the virus is minimal.

With delivery platforms ensuring safety features involving frequent sanitization of the delivery person and the product, chances of COVID-19 are reduced – a similar concept can be easily adapted in Pakistan also.

Since before the lockdown in Sindh, delivery services like foodpanda, other international restaurant franchises, services such as Daraz, etc. trained their employees to follow health and safety protocols. foodpanda and Daraz had started Contact-less payments for customers to avoid human contact during COVID-19.

Brands like foodpanda Pakistan ensured the health and safety of everyone linked to them by distributing hand sanitizers to their heroes, monitoring their daily temperature and installing wash basins outside restaurants and rider hubs.

In addition to this, they also added new features to their app that allowed customers to purchase foodpanda Hygiene Kit and the option for contact-less Deliveries, something that China also incorporated to combat coronavirus.

With a sudden rise of 11 cases from March 24th to 26th  summing up the total to 421, large gatherings of people at marketplaces for food clearly indicate an increase in the risk of COVID-19.

Therefore, it would be wise to make a shift to licensed online delivery platforms available in Pakistan, all of which follow proper safety protocols. At a time like this, are food deliveries a better option than supermarkets is a question that everyone’s left wondering.

The practical approach would be to resume specific online delivery services rather than all.

HUAWEI P40 Series Marks the Age of Visionary Photography

Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) today announced in China the HUAWEI P40 Pro+, HUAWEI P40 Pro and HUAWEI P40, the new HUAWEI P40 Series flagship smartphones featuring cutting-edge designs with ground-breaking camera innovations that radically expand mobile photography and video capture possibilities.

The HUAWEI P40 Series continues the series’ heritage of imaging excellence. The large 1/1.28-inch sensor has a binned pixel size measuring 2.44μm to massively boost light intake for enhanced low-light performance, while a new periscope design realises 10x true optical zoom. The HUAWEI P40 Series is powered by Kirin 990 5G and supports high-speed 5G and WiFi 6 Plus. The advanced hardware is embedded in a beautiful and compact enclosure featuring the HUAWEI Quad-curve Overflow Display that delivers outstanding fluidity and responsiveness.

Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei Consumer BG said: “The HUAWEI P Series has always been about innovative aesthetics and making premium imaging hardware accessible, representing the very best of industrial design and technology. With an outstanding sensor, camera systems that we co-engineered with Leica, powerful chipset and HUAWEI XD Fusion Engine, the HUAWEI P40 Series exemplifies our focus and offers an all-day Super Definition experience to help consumers realise their creative vision.”

Unprecedented design

The HUAWEI P40 Pro and HUAWEI P40 Pro+ are equipped with the HUAWEI Quad-curve Overflow Display. Inspired by the art of motion, the display takes on a curved edge on all four sides, creating a shape that is reminiscent of water on the cusp of overflowing from the rim of a filled cup. The super narrow bezels and streamlined round corners ensure an ergonomic hold and a near borderless look, while an enhanced in-screen fingerprint reader offers 30 percent faster biometric authentication.

Available in three glossy glass finishes – Ice White, Deep Sea Blue and Black – and two innovative refractive matte glass finishes – Blush Gold and Silver Frost, the HUAWEI P40 Pro and HUAWEI P40 exude classical elegance from every angle. HUAWEI P40 Pro+ features an exquisite nano-tech ceramic back panel that is kilned and polished to ensure it stands the test of time with incredible durability and timeless style. This unique design comes in two iconic colours: Ceramic White and Ceramic Black.

An all-connected 5G powerhouse

The HUAWEI P40 Series is powered by Kirin 990 5G to deliver integrated 5G connectivity with the most comprehensive 5G band support, robust AI performance and power efficiency. Display responsiveness and gaming experience are taken to the next level by the upgraded graphics rendering engine making the most of the 90Hz panel on the HUAWEI P40 Pro and HUAWEI P40 Pro+. The 160MHz WiFi 6 Plus technology featured in the full line-up offers high-speed connectivity with support for 2,400Mbps peak theoretical transmission speed. The industry-leading 40W Wireless HUAWEI SuperCharge is available on the HUAWEI P40 Pro+ for fast and convenient charging. The chipset is given the thermal headroom to deliver exceptional performance by the advanced cooling systems, including the bespoke 4-in-1 SuperCool system in the HUAWEI P40 Pro+.

All-day Super Definition photography

Embedded in the HUAWEI P40 Series is the advanced Ultra Vision Leica camera system, available in triple-camera, quad-camera and penta-camera configurations. The HUAWEI P40 delivers outstanding photographic results with ultra wide-angle, wide-angle and telephoto lenses. The HUAWEI P40 Pro features an evolution of the Leica Quad Camera with a more powerful Ultra Wide Cine Camera and ToF Camera alongside 50x SuperSensing Zoom. The HUAWEI P40 Pro+ lets consumers see the unprecedented with the SuperZoom Array, which supports 10x true optical zoom and 100x maximum digital zoom.

The HUAWEI Ultra Vision Sensor included in the full HUAWEI P40 Series is Huawei’s largest CMOS sensor to date. Measuring 1/1.28 inches diagonally, it supports pixel binning to achieve a pixel size of 2.44μm and Full Pixel Octa PD AutoFocus for high-speed focus at any time of day, while the HUAWEI XD Fusion Engine integrates and processes data from multiple cameras to generate a comprehensive improvement in picture quality.

HUAWEI P40 Pro brings faraway subjects up close with 5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom and 50x maximum digital zoom. For the first time ever, the 5x Optical Telephoto Camera in the HUAWEI P40 Pro includes a RYYB colour filter array to boost light intake and improve quality of zoomed shots. HUAWEI P40 Pro+ has a 100x SuperZoom Array with a new periscope design that reflects light five times, extending the light path by 178 percent to support 10x true optical zoom. The optically stabilised Ultra Vision Wide Camera and SuperZoom Array work in tandem with AI to realise Triple OIS+AIS for vastly improved photo and video stabilisation.

Skin tone and texture are faithfully reproduced by a new Multi-spectrum Colour Temperature Sensor and AI AWB algorithm that boost colour accuracy by 45 percent. Deep learning algorithms provide real-time portrait optimisations that enhance lighting and detail. HUAWEI P40 Pro and HUAWEI P40 Pro+ have a 32MP AF Camera and IR Depth Camera that support autofocus and Bokeh reproduction to deliver the same outstanding portrait effects that are signature to Huawei devices, as well as IR Face Unlock for device unlock even in low-light conditions. HUAWEI P40 Series also introduces HUAWEI Golden Snap, which includes AI Best Moment, a new smart photography feature that chooses the best frames from a Moving Picture. AI Remove Passerby and AI Remove Reflection can do away with unwanted subjects and glare from the frame, allowing users to easily enhance their images after the fact.

A powerful pocket-sized video camera

The 40MP Ultra Wide Cine Camera in HUAWEI P40 Pro and HUAWEI P40 Pro+ has a focal length that is equivalent to 18mm and a 1/1.54-inch sensor supporting the 3:2 aspect ratio. SedecimPixel Fusion Technology is built into this camera to support 16-in-1 pixel binning, producing super pixels that measure 4.48μm to boost light sensitivity up to ISO51200 and enable 7680fps Ultra Slow-Motion video capture.

HUAWEI P40 Series supports real-time Bokeh effects for videos. Similar to the results of a wide aperture lens, this feature adds progressive Bokeh to help highlight the main subject of the footage. The telephoto camera can capture high-quality zoom footage as well as 4K time-lapse videos. Directional Audio Zoom, available on HUAWEI P40 Pro and HUAWEI P40 Pro+, allows users to zoom in on an audio source and amplify its sound at the same time.

EMUI 10.1 Huawei Share and HUAWEI AppGallery

The EMUI 10.1 operating system introduces a host of new features that enable a richer, more seamless AI life. Huawei Share facilitates high-speed file transfer between the smartphone and other devices such as tablets and PCs. With Huawei Share on the HUAWEI P40 Series, consumers can stream music to a smart speaker, initiate screen projection and connect to Wi-Fi by tapping the device[1] they want to connect to with their phone. New functionality added to the Multi-screen Collaboration allows users to easily answer video or voice calls hands-free directly through the PC, and open files and hyperlinks on the smartphone with native PC applications for enhanced productivity.

Working in close collaboration with global developers, Huawei offers a wide range of global and local apps on AppGallery, Huawei’s official app marketplace. Users can also enjoy a rich library of quality entertainment media on HUAWEI Video, HUAWEI Music and HUAWEI Reader, with new additions from top content providers being added on a continuous basis.

[1] Specific models of the device are required for this feature.

Alongside the HUAWEI P40 Series, Huawei also launched the HUAWEI WATCH GT2e, HUAWEI Sound X and the latest Spring/Summer 2020 HUAWEI X GENTLE MONSTER Eyewear, further enriching its product portfolio of all-scenario products that are designed to help consumers live a better digital life.

A Pledge To Safeguard The Future Of Pakistan

According to National Nutritional 2018, “Every fourth child in Pakistan is suffering from Iron deficiency”. 7138 children aged between 6–9 months were included in the analysis. The prevalence of IDA was 33.2%. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is common in Pakistani population and an important cause of morbidity. Iron deficiency is the result of an iron imbalance in the intestines, which lead to a weak immune system as children grow. Only if this prevalence rate was lower today our nation would have been able to fight the CoVid-19 pandemic with a stronger immune system.

These numbers are quite alarming and pose a threat to the future of Pakistan; because of the fact that a child’s brain is, developed 80% in the initial 2 years we cannot afford to ruin or disable their future, as they are the future of Pakistan. Hence declaring it as a national issue will enable us to safeguard the future of our children. Our very own Musician/Philanthropist Shehzad Roy agreed to the fact and urged people not to take the situation lightly and fight it with full force.

The symptoms are usually covered up by blaming the child for not listening in the class and eventually failing. Your child might not be at fault, because if your child is behaving in any of the 4 ways there is a probability that they are suffering from IDA: Lack of attention, Fatigue/ exhaustion, repeatedly becoming sick and Breathlessness. The worst part about being in such a situation is that a child cannot explain exactly how they are feeling and become victims of speculation and societal norms.

Because of the dif­ferent contributing factors for the development of anemia in children, information on its prevalence, distribution and etiology is important for adopting appropriate measures for its prevention and control. In Pakistan, nutritional anemia has been recog­nized to be the most common type of malnutrition present in children. Its roots come back from 1977 when a micronutrient survey of Pakistan was held; about 38% of the population was identified to be anemic. According to the 1988 National Nutrition Survey of Pakistan, 65% of the children aged 7 – 60 months were found to be anemic.

In comparison with grown-up children, a growing child needs 3 times more nutrition than them to develop & grow as a healthy kid. As soon as children reach 6 months of age they should be given a healthy diet full of nutrients, vitamins & minerals; moreover, Iron should be the major part of their diet. A list of the iron-rich foods includes Eggs, Meat, Spinach and Iron-fortified products.

Pakistan Society of Food & Science Technologists (PSFST) has been working for this cause to create awareness in our society regarding iron deficiency and also joined hands with a social activist, humanitarian & talented singer Shehzad Roy to highlight this issue.

Check this out!

https://youtu.be/FjY5J5SAQTc

Make sure to get the right dose of iron & to join the cause; notice such symptoms to keep your loved ones safe and healthy; while children are the future of our country so, make sure to give them the right nutrition in these difficult times and let us pledge “Iron ki Kami Ab Nahi!

PTCL- Serving The Nation During The Pandemic

As March concludes and April approaches, it has become evident that the ongoing Pandemic is not going anywhere any time soon. Missing out on celebrating various occasions such as the Pakistan Day, birthdays, anniversaries, and many others, it appears to be by far the most unfortunate time of our lives. This year, the course of any festivities have changed as there will be no celebrations as gatherings are not possible due to lockdown. As ill-fated as this seems, it is a necessary precaution due to the ongoing crisis of Coronavirus that requires people to stay indoors and practice social distancing.

During these difficult times, it is the responsibility of each one of us to play our part to ensure safety of all the citizens. Various companies have also come forward with precautionary measures by providing sanitizers, gloves and masks to their employees, along with implementing ‘work-from-home.’ One such organization is PTCL that has taken up this challenge in its stride to serve the nation in these difficult times, along with ensuring the protection of its employees as well as its customers. PTCL is also creating awareness on the Coronavirus through social media with the help of IRC.

With policies such as work from home, building temperature checks and banning international and domestic air travel, the company is making all attempts to control the spread of the virus, while providing with all the necessary gear to protect themselves and customers for frontline staff.

However, prohibiting physical interaction does not mean customers cannot get the assistance they need with regard to their connections. PTCL has ensured that all digital channels are available and updated with latest information to help them including:

PTCL also has multiple bill payment options and PTCL Touch App for further facilitation regarding complaints registration & status, services & products related information, etc.


With the outbreak of the virus and its rapid increase globally, we are truly facing one of the biggest challenges ever. Staying confined to the walls of our homes, along with losing the chance to celebrate major occasions, is a major blow to everyone’s morale and emotional well-being. However, with connectivity and services provided by companies like PTCL, enable everyone to work from home and also stay updated with latest news and entertainment, the chances to survive and pass through this crisis remain high as we stay connected with each other through this tough phase. We wish everyone strength, safety and peace through these trying times. Stay home, stay connected and go digital!

Pakistani Celebrities Pay Tribute To The Medical Frontliners!

feroze khan bollywood
Source: Very Filmi

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

Humayun Saeed and Adnan Siddiqui posted a video while in quarantine!

Feroze Khan posts his tribute too!

 

View this post on Instagram

 

– SALUTE 🌟

A post shared by Feroze Khan (@ferozekhan) on

Actress Momal Sheikh posts a picture with her family saluting the courageous frontlines!

Wasim Akram, Shaniera Akram and their daughter come out in support too!

Junaid Khan

Popular Instagram influencer Hunaina Rasool also applauds the medical community!

Follow Brandsynario for the latest news and updates.

Hollywood Movie Contagion’s Similarities To Coronavirus Revealed!

Source: Google

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.

Follow Brandsynario for regular updates and more!

10 Hidden iPhone Features You Probably Didn’t Know About

iPhone
Source: CNET

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.

iPhone

 

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.

iPhone5

 

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.

Local Movie Productions Stop, Adding To The Crisis In Pakistan Film Industry

Source/ The News

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.

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.

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.

Shamoon Abbasi Stuck In Thailand With Crew, Urges People To Stay At Home!

Image Source: Samaa TV

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:

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates!

5 Things You Must Know About ZOOM Before You Attend That Meeting

Zoom
Image Source: Smith Collection

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.

sign-in
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.

Here’s How Automotive Manufacturers Are Fighting COVID-19 with #FlattenTheCurve!

#flattenthecurve

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:

Self-isolate or quarantine? Coronavirus terminology explained ...
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)

toyota
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.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario.

Saboor Aly Showcases Her Hidden Talent & Amazes Her Fans!

Image Source: Instagram/SaboorAly

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.

This is pretty cool, right? It looks like Coronavirus is bringing the best in a lot of people.

View this post on Instagram

Fearless

A post shared by Saboor Aly (@sabooraly) on

What skills are you brushing up on?