It’s no mystery that Friends is one of the best shows that has ever graced our TV sets ever but if you don’t agree, you can leave now, kthanksbye.
It’s one of our wildest wishes to get to live in the Friends version of New York City, drink coffee in Central Perk and hang out on the orange couch with six of our closest friends: Monica, Rachel, Phoebe, Ross, Chandler and Joey.
And now, our dream is finally becoming our reality!
Well, almost. We can’t really chill with Monica, Rachel, Phoebe, Ross, Chandler and Joey since they’re fictional characters. (Don’t you hate it when that happens?) But we can go to a Friends themes restaurant in Karachi!
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The restaurant is located at Allama Iqbal Road, PECHS, Block 2. It’s opposite Red Apple and the restaurant serves fast food plus selected Italian dishes.
Here’s the opening of the cafe which looks like a place that can go up on your Instagram feed.
These posters are not a bad attempt to brighten up the place.
Check out those orange seats which from the looks of it seems pretty cozy!
Friends ended in 2004, but the huge popularity of the show seems in no rush to go anywhere anytime soon.
While the café is new and an exciting venture, we wish it proceeds to take more inspiration from the sitcom and lives up to fans’ expectations. You can go enjoy the food and ambiance from 4 pm – 12 pm.
So, when are you guys heading out to enjoy your cup of coffee?
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Imran Khan and Jemima Goldsmith was the most-sought couple in Pakistan; several fans wished for them to come back together following Imran Khan’s nullification of a second marriage with Reham Khan.
There’s no surprise that Jemima has a knack with words and is always standing in support of her former husband.
Recently, Goldsmith took Twitter to prove that she can certainly take a joke even if it included her. The post included her, Imran Khan and his current wife Bushra Maneka.
She tweeted ”who doesn’t love a Lollywood poster? Spotted today by a friend in Lahore…
Caption: “What kind of black magic did you do?”
Who doesn’t love a Lollywood poster? Spotted today by a friend in Lahore…
She then further added, ”Ps. No disrespect intended. Like most of you, I just found it funny. (Plus im a genuine fan of Pakistani film posters, street art & truck art.)”
Ps. No disrespect intended. Like most of you, I just found it funny. (Plus im a genuine fan of Pakistani film posters, street art & truck art.)
Jemima Goldsmith and Prime Minister Imran khan got married in back 1995. The marriage lasted nine years and they both decided to split in 2004.
Like any mature couple, Jemima and PM Khan still stay in touch. Jemima is seen supporting her ex-husband in all his political campaigns on social media, but the couple has moved on!
Goldsmith has been in and out of two different relationships after the split. Khan’s marriage to Reham Khan and Bushra Maneka also confirms that the couple has moved on, but it seems like the Pakistanis are still stuck in the past.
It is still unsettling when people bring up the old relationships, expecting that the couple might still have a chance.
What do you think about this these two?
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The Coronavirus is taking a huge toll on companies based in China. Apple happens to be one of them and due to the outbreak, Apple will no longer be able to meet its quarterly earnings target.
One of the other reasons that Apple will most likely not meet its target is because of the drop in demand in China following the diminishing production capacity inside the country.
China happens to be one of the primary locations where devices such as iPhones are assembled. Since the factories will be working after a delay, there will be a shortage of iPhones throughout the globe.
Expected revenue announced by Apple’s chief executive, Tim Cookearlier in the month of January was around $63bn and $67bn, according to The Independent.
Officials from the California based company made a statement saying, “Our quarterly guidance issued on January 28, 2020, reflected the best information available at the time as well as our best estimates about the pace of return to work following the end of the extended Chinese New Year holiday on February 10.”
“Work is starting to resume around the country, but we are experiencing a slower return to normal conditions than we had anticipated. As a result, we do not expect to meet the revenue guidance we provided for the March quarter.”
“All of our stores in China and many of our partner stores have been closed. Additionally, stores that are open have been operating at reduced hours and with very low customer traffic. We are gradually reopening our retail stores and will continue to do so as steadily and safely as we can.”
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[Pakistan February 17, 2020] L’Oréal Professionnel, world’s leading professional hair brand featured the first & biggest hair fashion tour in Pakistan. This professional hairdressing event brought together LA FRENCH philosophy, renowned international Ambassador Tarek Rizk from Lebanon, 600 L’Oréal Professionnel stylists, 150 influencers and top education. Having started in Karachi on 11th February, the tour featured in Lahore on the 13th and concluded the tour in Islamabad on 15th of February 2020.
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L’Oréal Professionnel Hair Fashion Tour featured multiple facets – Kicking off with discovery, innovation and inspiration via masterclass with Tarek Rizk from Lebanon with 25 years of experience in the beauty industry. At the event, Tarek introduced the “LA FRENCH Philosophy: Art of Hair coloring” to more than 600 hair stylists and partner salons.
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LA French is a tribute to L’Oréal Professional’s roots and to the quintessentially natural and chic French style. The highlight of the evening was the impressive fashion show where the hair was the star. In the midst of it all, L’Oréal Professionnel also unveiled the new Majirel Glow, a new hair coloration range that gives neutralized finish & extreme luminosity.
The Hair Fashion tour is a game changer for the hairdressing industry in Pakistan, as it introduced ACCESS – The world’s largest digital learning platform for salon professionals to provide education & training on product launches, digital upskilling, trend discovery, technique mastery and business management
Speaking about HFT Pakistan, Junaid Murtaza Country Manager Pakistan says ‘As the leader of beauty industry and first choice of partner for salons, it is our responsibility to help the industry reinvent itself and transform the beauty experience for the consumers when they visit a salon’’.
On Monday, 17th February 2020, Karachi was shaken by the new of toxic gas leak at Keamari Port that has severely affected the lives of many killing 8 people and injuring dozens of people. As of yesterday, the authorities had feared the number might escalate and it did.
Station House Officer, Malik Adil Khan says that the victims are facing serious respiratory problems. He said, “We are obtaining details of the incident and at this stage, nothing could be shared.” Whereas on the other hand, Chairman Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Rear Admiral Jamil Akhtar on refuted claims that the gas leak occurred at the port or whether from a ship.
However, the cause for the gas leak still remains unknown but it is highly affecting the lives of people in Karachi. Here’s how:
1. Port activities suspended due to the killer gas
All port activities have been suspended and Custom House Karachi was evacuated on Monday morning. According to sources, the Custom House was closed and evacuated at around 10AM after an Assistant Collector and several others started feeling extremely sick.
Later, three more people at Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) experienced similar conditions and the terminal was closed at around 11AM. Operations at Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT), SAPT, Pak Shaheen terminals were closed at mid-day.
2. Karachi Boat Club announced
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As a precautionary measure, Karachi Boat Club (KBC) management decided to close the club from Monday 5PM until Tuesday morning. They also requested members not to visit the club while it’s closed.
3. Schools are closing down to ensure safety of the students
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Several schools situated in the areas of Clifton and Defence have announced to close down to ensure the safety of students. However, some parents have also stopped sending their children to school.
Later on Monday, an FIR was also has registered in Jackson Police Station under the supervision of SHO Malik Adil. As per the complaint, the poisonous gas affected people at 6 PM on Monday at Masan Road, Railway Colony, Jackson Bazaar and surrounding areas.
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Ali Haider Zaidi decided to take a tour of the port and as per him, he didn’t come across anything unusual.
I took a tour of the whole Harbour today at KPT. It was business as usual with ships docked and cargo loading/unloading. Nothing unusual. pic.twitter.com/UJTj6oyWHy
What exactly is the source of the #gasleak in #kemari#Karachi ? What is happening? after the reported deaths on first incident why the authorities could not detect the source, the gas , and mitigation measures?
No one has heard anything from the Sindh government regarding this gas leak
The level of incompetence sindh gov and its departments and the Karachi based Ministers have shown regarding this Gas leak is Award worthy! From Mayor, CM, PM to President, Bhai uthnay ka kya laingay. Vote ki tu lailee!#Karachi#GasLeak#Pakistan#wakeup
Taking notice appears to be the only response these days. Citizens killed by a gas leak of some sort; many more on hospital; schools closed and we still don’t know the cause #GasLeak#scary#NoAction
Moreover, an official stated that last night, doctors at the hospital predicted that the gas was ‘hydrogen sulphide’ which is generated in sewage lines. But apparently, on Tuesday morning, it turned out that it belonged to the family of methylene.
What’s disappointing is that an official said that Pakistan has no instrument or tools to detect and identify the gas in the air. However, we would request people in Karachi to take extra care of themselves.
This is a developing story.
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Realmeannounced its entry-level C3 smartphone a few weeks ago in the international market and now the company is teasing the handset in Pakistan. It appears that the Pakistani market will get a different version with one extra camera but thankfully it will be the one with the first Helio G70 quad-core chipset.
The official realme Facebook in the country outlines some of the key specs of the phone and “triple camera” is one of them. The currently released version features a 12MP main camera and a 2MP secondary one so we would assume that those two are to stay but we don’t know anything about the third one just yet.
Realme is partnering with various universities in order to have a campus launch event. Focusing on youth and representing youth philosophy this type of campus launch will be one of a kind in Pakistan.
The Realme C3 is set to arrive in two configuration variants: 3GB RAM with 32GB storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB storage along with the presence of Helio G70 chipset inside. The smartphone is housed with 5,000mAh battery capacity.
It is undoubtedly a huge battery and to put things in perspective, combining the high performing chipset with massive battery the device has been publicized internationally as “Gaming Monster” it is claimed to offer up to 30 days standby time, 43.9 hours call time, 19.4 hours music streaming, 20.8 hours YouTube playback, and 10.6 hours of PUBG gaming.
The upcoming budget smartphone will have a 6.5-inch Mini-drop Fullscreen display with Corning Gorilla Glass. The term “Mini-drop” here refers to the small dot-like notch that is present on the front panel. The phone is said to offer an 89.8% screen-to-body ratio suggesting that there will be slim bezels.
The Zainab Alert Response and Recovery Act (ZARRA) is a much-needed bill and a long-awaited beginning.
On Monday, the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights on Monday unanimously approved an amendment in the Zainab Alert Bill, this gives the proposed legislation permission to be implemented throughout Pakistan.
However, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Quratul Ain Marri is not in favor of it as she stresses it violates the 18th Amendment that empowered provinces to legislate on the matter.
On the other hand, Senator Khokar said the Zainab Alert Bill would be made more effective in curbing the increasing cases of child rape and murder in the country.
During the previous two meetings, the functional committee along with the ministry and concerned authorities conducted a detailed review and compiled various suggestions.
The government and the law ministry have approved those suggestions. The existing errors in the bill would be removed to make it more effective. -Senator Khokar
Khokar added:
After a child goes missing, it takes a lot of time to lodge an FIR and the policemen don’t even know under which section to file it.
The first few hours after the child is kidnapped are very important. Delay in the FIR proves beneficial for the culprits and detrimental for the family members.
Moreover, Senator Dr. Meher Taj Roghani suggested adding punishments and fines to the bill for “improving the policemen’s behavior”.
In a mutual agreement, it was also decided that the police should be bound to file an FIR as soon as they receive a report of a missing child and present a challan within 14 days. They will also be liable to keep the missing child’s parent(s) informed about the status.
Failure to register an FIR immediately would lead to a possible prison sentence for up to two years, in addition to a fine of Rs50,000 to Rs100,000. The concerned police officer can also be fired, the panel declared.
It is important to add here that the National Assembly Standing Committee on Human Rights has added the death penalty as the maximum sentence while 10 years imprisonment was the minimum.
Christina Koch- the first woman to spend record-breaking 328 days in space, Aqsa Ajmal the first Pakistani to get selected among Lexus Design Award finalists for 2020 and Nayyab Ali – first transgender Pakistani to register a company, are amongst the many women who have accomplished major achievements in 2020.
Unfortunately, the potential that women can achieve is still not seen by many who limit their roles.
When it comes to women in Pakistan, despite us living in the 21st century where women have made advances in their careers, their real worth is judged by their prowess in the kitchen. Somehow the ability to make the ‘gol roti’ always makes its way into the conversation.
No matter how successful a woman is, no matter how many awards and certifications and recognitions she has under her belt, she still gets judged on the circumference of the roti.
The softness of the bread will determine if she has what it takes to be a good wife and a great mother. Women walk into a battlefield with society and identity crisis almost every single day!
However, realizing how these skilled women are haunted by comments like “tum kerti hi kya ho”, one brand has decided to end this debacle once and for all.
Shan Foods, with its world-famous Recipe Mixes has simplified the lives of women in the kitchen by offering real traditional authentic taste with consistency and convenience for decades.
It has become a helping hand to these achievers in the kitchen by aiding in the process. What matters, even more, is that Shan Foods has broken massive stereotyping and is fighting the mindset that a kitchen is a woman’s only place.
Not only has it proved to be an ally for women, but men as well. Shan Foods has broken shackles and has created ripples talking about how men can also cook and lend a hand at home with their recipe mixes.
In this day and era, in order to strive and emerge, we need to tear down the walls and leap over boundaries that have restricted us for too long, including gender bias-ness.
It is time to accept that women can be lawyers, CEOs, entrepreneurs, men can cook, clean, take care of children and do the laundry. Together, with the help and support of one another, they make 4-walls into a home and are life partners in terms of companionship, parenting and also financial support.
Kudos to Shan for coming forward as a brand and supporting the idea that a woman’s place is not just in the kitchen and that she should be celebrated for not just being a great cook but much more.
Watch Shan Foods breaking stereotypes in their latest campaign:
Around 200 US firms are seeking to move their manufacturing base to India from China after the general elections took place, reports Business Standard.
The President of US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum’s (USISPF), Mukesh Aghi stated that the US firms have been in conversation with them regarding their options in India.
In an interview, Aghi revealed, “I think that’s critical. We would advise to bring more transparency in the process and to make it more consultative because in the last 12 to 18 months, we are seeing US companies look at some of the decisions being made, either e-commerce or data localization, as more domestic-oriented than global.”
Aghi also believes that in order to attract investment, the new Indian government needs to be transparent and accelerate reforms.
He added, “We need to understand how we can attract those companies. And that means all the way from land issues to customs issues to being part of the global supply chain. Those are critical issues. There are a whole plethora of reforms that need to go further down, and I think that is also going to create a lot of jobs.”
He explained the long term advantages of investment in creating jobs in India. He also suggested that it is time for India to think of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the US.
“I think if India is concerned about cheap goods coming from China, an FTA will eliminate that need. You can put barriers to Chinese goods and still have the U.S. providing access to the Indian market and Indian companies having more access to the US market, and issues like GSP would diminish,” he said.
The document will be prepared as soon as the elections are over.
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Yet again, Pakistan wakes up to a heartbreaking and tragic news of an eight-year-old girl, Madiha, who was allegedly raped and murdered in Hangu District, KPK.
According to news, Madiha went missing on Saturday afternoon before her body was found in the bushes by her relatives and villagers. This news has indeed shaken the nation.
This reported incident has shocked the country and Pakistanis are demanding justice.
On Monday morning, Pakistanis took their rage to Twitter and started expressing sorrow and condemnation over the barbaric act by using the hashtags #JusticeforMadiha, #HangtheRapists and #WhereIsRapistLaw soon started trending in the country.
Where are those who opposed public hanging law… They must feel shame & what if the will be your kid.. ALLAH NA KRY.. Wake-up for God Sake… #JusticeForMadihapic.twitter.com/0NLL99TrUk
According to HR minister sahiba and our libertard battalion it is okay. Their lenient laws will "someday somehow" work. Till then people can do "sabr". Not their kids obviously, not their concern. #hangchildrapists#JusticeForMadihahttps://t.co/JaCJoCJhcB
Not only this but they also questioned the justice system in Pakistan as to how much longer would it take to implement a law for such acts and to punish the culprits.
The question is, how long will this brutality and cruelty continue for? How are parents supposed to keep their children safe from the hands of such culprits? Will we ever be able to make our society function as a normal one?
Our prayers go out to the little angel and her family and may they have thWhat are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments below.
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Around 90,000 Pakistani’s overseas have been facilitated by The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development with jobs in multiple fields of the international labor market in the first 40 days of 2020.
A senior officer in the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE) said, “This is a good start for ‘2020’ and it seems that we will accomplish the target of 750,000 set for the current year.”
He further added, “The foreign remittances, sent by Pakistani expatriates, were a potential source of boosting the country’s forex reserve (FER).”
The foreign remittances had reached $11.4 billion during the first half of 2019 – 2020 as per the Citing the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) quoted by the officer.
However, he anticipates that for the current financial year, the government might as well reach the target of $24 billion.
The government had planned extensively to create a legal channel for Pakistani expatriates to send money to their homes which will eventually boost the flow of foreign remittances with in the country.
The government plans to launch the initiative as soon as possible preferably before the holy month of Ramazan because remittances from Pakistani expatriates flow heavily on Eid-ul-Fitr.
Under the initiative, a card will be issued to the emigrants which will provide them with multiple incentives such as permission to bring in two mobile phones, allowance of the extra quantity of luggage, and concession on air tickets.
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WhatsApp users rejoiced when the ‘Delete for Everyone’ feature was first announced.
This feature allows you to delete any message which may want to take back in the group and private chats.
No doubt, this is one of the most-wanted and very useful features the social media platform has.
However, there is more to it than meets the eyes. There are still many things WhatsApp users need to know about this beloved feature!
Here are 7 must-knows of the Delete for Everyone feature:
1. Sender and Recipient Must be Using the Latest Version of WhatsApp
Often, people forget to update their applications. Now where there are many benefits of updates, there are also some downsides. But in this case, both users must be using the latest WhatsApp version in order to be successful in using the feature.
2. iPhone Users May Still Have Images/Videos Saved in Device After Message Has Been Deleted!
Call it a fluke, but iPhone users may want to take extra precaution while sending material on WhatsApp as even though the message may be deleted, pictures and videos are likely to stay.
3. Photos/Videos are Deleted from Gallery and Chat for Android Users
The Delete for Everyone feature works sightly different for Andoird users. The content saved to the gallery is deleted when the message is erased from the chat.
4. There is a Loop-Hole!
Well, it’s really sad this one but recipients can see your messages before you realize what you have sent. Despite them viewing the message, it can be deleted, but it’d probably be too late by then.
5. You are Not Notified if Message was NOT Deleted Successfully
Another downside to this feature is that you will never be notified if this feature was unsuccessful.
6. The Recipient Gets Alerted When you Delete Something
The person on the other end will always know what you did and may haunt you for it!
7. You only have 1 Hour to Delete the Message(s) Before its too Late!
Senders will only get 1-hour to realize and fix their mistake(s).
Happy WhatsApping!
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On February 15, crashers vandalized Solis Music and Arts Festival in Islamabad.
The fourth edition of the EDM festival, Solis was shut down around 9:30 instead of 12:00 when crashers trashed the place and injured 100’s in the process.
It took quite some time for the music scene to return back to Pakistan after security concerns were resolved as international DJs made their way back to participate at the events.
The organizers of the event received heavy criticism on social media. They took it to their official Instagram account to express their concern regarding the mishap:
Well if #solis management cant handle a crowd then why tickets were sold to people more than capacity of siting arrangements?This event meant to just mint money? Many people called and said how they were looted in name of VIP tickets.Not allowed entry rather thugs insulted them. pic.twitter.com/6Jb4dLxf1J
Gatecrashers trashed the place, leading the stage and enclosures to collapse. The organizers of the event shut off the lights and music in an effort to get people to leave the venue but it seemed as if nothing was working.
On Sunday 16 February 2020, Pakistan created history when they defeated India by 43-41 in final of Kabaddi World Cup 2020 at the Punjab Stadium in Lahore. Not only did they defeat India but it was Pakistan’s first win ever.
With a jam-packed stadium, millions of online viewers, who knew this sport would be so popular among the masses? The epic win absolutely surprised the nation and well, our neighbors too.
Captain Muhammad Irfan aka Manna Jutt and Shafiq Chishti were the star performers of the final match
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The award ceremony
The organizers had kept a handsome amount as the prize money for this nine-nation event. At the finals of WC Kabbadi 2020, Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar arrived as the chief guest for the final.
He later distributed the trophies, medals and awards to the leading teams and players. Team Pakistan was awarded over Rs. 10 million, while the runners up India, was awarded Rs. 7.5 million and Iran, who outclassed Australia in the third-place match, received Rs. 5 million.
The Pakistan Kabbaddi team was praised by many known Pakistani personalities including PM Imran Khan, boxer Amir Khan, Sayed Z. Bukhari and many more!
Congratulations to the Pakistan Kabbadi team for winning the Kabbadi World Cup after defeating India.
Respect to Pakistan Kabbadi team for winning their first ever World Cup and congratulations to everyone who was involved in making #KabaddiWC2020 happen in Pakistan. And the nail bitting final was just perfect. Mubarak everyone 🇵🇰🏆 @FlaminkoInc@AmeemHaqpic.twitter.com/NGCS8fcrL2
Ali Khan was caught by surprise as to how popular this sport actually was! It was a BIG DEAL!
Completely blown away by the Kabbadi World Cup! What an event! Jam packed stadium, millions of online viewers. I knew it was popular, but not this popular! Wow. Hats off to the organisers, players and support staff. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
We’ve all seen Pakistani cinema evolve tremendously over the last couple of years. However, that’s not the case anymore. There’s been a major downfall in the production of Pakistani films.
On Saturday, February 15 2020, following the Turkish President’s visit to Pakistan, Pakistan Film Producers Association (PFPA) issued a press release expressing deep concern regarding the crisis being faced by the Pakistan film industry. It is currently experiencing the worst time of its existence.
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The PFPA further mentioned that last year, 20 Pakistani movies were released and not a single film has been released so far this year. Along side the production, number of screens from the cinemas have also been reduced due to the lack of audience which was mainly because of Indian films.
Here’s the official press release issued by Pakistan Film Producers Association
Furthermore, the press release also compared ties between India and China and how things have escalated between the two nations whereas, Pakistan and China haven’t made any progress despite having cordial relations.
It also stated that their proposal of expanding the industry and cinema with counterpart countries such as China, South Korea, Iran, Bangladesh and Turkey has not been taken seriously by the government.
Emphasizing more on the recent visit of President of Turkey, it stated that Pakistan film industry has been availing outdoor shooting in Turkey for years bringing in success. Despite promoting Turkey in films and dramas, their recommendation was not brought into consideration during Turkish president’s recent visit.
What do you think of the current situation? Do you think the government would look into this matter and finally help PFPA with the expansion of Pakistani film industry? Let us know in the comments below.
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Is there anything YouTube star James Charles can’t create with makeup? Not really, to be honest and his latest tutorial is the perfect proof.
James, 20, is a YouTuber who has only had his channel only three years ago but amassed a viewership that, at its maximum, was 16 million strong.
The vlogger, who famously calls his fans “sisters,” made headings as the first male face of CoverGirl and has had a lucrative partnership with makeup brand Morphe.
Recently, the make up artist went viral when a post was released where the masses believed the artist looked like Mehwish Hayat.
Have a look at how people responded to the above post:
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People have their jaws dropped
Looks like we’re all on the same page
We can’t unsee this either
We decided to list down the times James Charles looked like Mehwish Hayat. So, without further ado, let’s get started. Let us know if you all concur with us.
We are not claiming that there’s a 100% resemblance but there’s certainly some!
The beauty superstar recently uploaded a new video to YouTube, giving himself a makeup transformation that must be seen to be believed.
Using regular makeup and top-down contouring skills, Charles transformed himself into since Dua Lipa, and the results were straight-up uncanny.
Check out the video!
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This make up influencer is from Bethlehem, New York, and graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in back June 2017. He is openly gay and has proved that his make up skills are remarkable and his net worth is estimated to be US$12 million (£9 million).
So, do you think he resembles to Mehwish Hayat? Let us know in the comments below!
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been approved, on Friday for the requirement of interest-free loans for the construction of houses under Naya Pakistan Housing project.
The MoU was signed amongst Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency and Akhuwat. It was ratified by DG PHTPA Nadeem Sawar and Akhuwat Chief Dr Amjad Saqib.
The signing procession was followed by Punjab’s Housing Minister Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed and Secretary Housing Nadeem Mehboob.
Communicating his joy over the signing of the MoU for provision of interest free loans for construction of houses under Naya Pakistan Housing project, the minister announced loan of Rs. 0.5 would be delivered to the proprietors of three marla plot holders for building.
On July 11, previous year, Prime Minister Imran Khan had laid the establishment stone of a new phase of Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme in Islamabad’s Zone 4.
PM Imran Khan, while dealing with the ceremony, had conveyed his happiness over the initiation of the Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme and pledged to broaden the project to other parts of the country.
Furthermore, a total of 413,390 interest free loans were provided from July-September 2019 to the most underprivileged families throughout the country under National Poverty Graduation Initiative (NPGI) of Ehsaas program of the government
The interest free loan is an ingredient of NPGI is being implemented through Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF).The range of interest free loans is PKR 20,000 to Rs. 75,000.
NPGI is aimed at ensuring uplift of impoverished women through delivering them interest free loans, assets and vocational skills, enabling them to run their small businesses for becoming self-sufficient.
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Hyundai Nishat Motor (Private) Limited, is pleased to announce the inauguration of its 3S Franchise Dealership, Hyundai D-Ground in Faisalabad at 2B, Peoples Colony, D Ground, Faisalabad
The dealership is located in the heart of the city with a combined area of 50,000 Square Feet.
In its pursuance of excellence in network strategy, Hyundai Nishat has equipped this facility with state of the art equipment and hardware/software systems to deliver a superior Customer Experience!
The showroom offers a six (06) cars on display along with a comfortable customer lounge and easy/affordable Financing/insurance facility under one roof.
The service area comprises of over (25) twenty five working bays supported by a large parts warehouse that will provide complete peace of mind to its customers & ownership experience. The outlet has a qualified and experienced team of committed personnel ensuring a hassle-free and unmatched experience to the customers.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Masuda Junya, EVP Sales & Marketing, HNMPL, said that it is a significant milestone towards establishing a robust nationwide 3S dealership network, offering superior customer experience, synonymous with Hyundai brand globally! Customers are invited to this dealership to ‘Experience the Change!’
In the near future, Hyundai plans to bring even more exciting and world-famous models in Pakistan and aims to set new benchmarks when it comes to technology and service standards. With the coming of Hyundai to Pakistan, automotive enthusiasts and the public alike are anticipating an exciting journey ahead and are all set to Experience the Change.
During a speech at the Pakistan Energy Reform conference in Islamabad today the CEO of Engro Elengy Terminal Ltd (EETL) Jahangir Piracha announced the signature of heads of agreement (HOA) with Excelerate and with Shell for the expansion of the Elengy Terminal in Port Qasim.
The EETL terminal is a joint venture between Engro Corporation and Royal Vopak of the Netherlands.
It is Pakistan’s first floating LNG import terminal, which began operations in March 2015 and is recognized as the most utilized FSRU worldwide.
It currently fulfills as much as 15 percent of Pakistan’s daily natural gas requirements. EETL has handled over 280 LNG cargoes to date.
The current FSRU will be replaced by a new build vessel before the winters of 2020, increasing EETL’s send-out capability by over 150 mmscfd.
The HOA signed gives Shell access rights to the added capacity and enables Shell to bring in LNG imports from its global portfolio of competitive and reliable supply to help meet Pakistan’s growing demand for natural gas.
Speaking at the conference, Marcus Hector, General Manager of LNG Market Development Shell, said “We believe that the supply of natural gas, the cleanest-burning fossil fuel, can help meet Pakistan’s growing energy needs. With this agreement, we are excited to be able to bring more reliable LNG into the country from our leading global supply portfolio and look forward to continued support from the government, regulator and pipeline company to enable us to do so.”
Natural gas has a vital role to play in providing flexible, secure and cleaner energy and LNG is a quick and flexible solution to enable countries with declining domestic gas production to meet their energy needs.
Today, Pakistan is amongst the fastest growing LNG importers globally, with last year’s imports increasing by over 14% to help overcome energy shortages.
On Thursday, two memorandums of understandings were finalized between Pakistan and Turkey. The MoUs will mobilize the potential for increasing trade and investment in the region which has not been touched as yet.
One of the main advantages of MoUs is the boost Pakistan’s economic sector will receive, once the engagement takes place.
Meeting with the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Trade and Investment took place during the two-day visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the 13th and 14th of February where an understanding was made.
Both Pakistan and Turkey will further encourage their businessmen to co-operate in the field of e-commerce and to establish joint upcoming ventures in the industrial sector.
Pakistan can use some help from Turkey in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and other transit routes as Turkey is known to have expertise in shipping, road infrastructure network and export processing zones.
Other than that, both the countries have an immense amount of potential to explore possibilities of smart investment “in the defense industry, food processing, and packing, automotive industry and auto parts, household appliances, construction material, textiles, leather machinery, and finished products, sports goods, and surgical instruments.”
Back in the year 2004, the deliberations between the two countries began but failed to conclude a free trade agreement despite several rounds.
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