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Careem Might Let Users Book Rides on WhatsApp!

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With an aim to make the ride hailing and tracking process easier for customers with slower internet connections and lesser understanding of how apps work, Careem (Iraq) is testing a new feature which lets users book rides through WhatsApp.

The messaging app, Whatsapp, has 80 per cent penetration in Iraq. Therefore, this will make the process easier for users in Iraq.

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Here is what Careem said:

“The idea was born out of a Careem overnight-hackathon and is built by our engineers, product and growth managers,” said Emre Tok,

the vice president of customer growth and digital marketing at Careem. “It’s believed that this is the first time a chatbot has been used in this way to book rides and the potential addressable market is significant.”

The new service will be tested in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, 3G services only introduced as late as 2015.

The Careem application uses more mobile data as compared to Whatsapp, hence it is expected that users in Iraq will find it easier to hail rides on the messaging app.

In the initial stage the feature will only work for existing Careem customers with registered phone numbers, but it will open up to others later on.

The customer’s message will be sent to Careem bot, who will check if the phone number is in its database. If not, a WhatsApp message with a sign-up link to the Careem website will be returned.

The bot can identify and respond in two languages in the beginning stage, English and Arabic. More languages will be added in the future.

“We’ve always sought to apply specific solutions to specific local problems, whether that’s different modes of transport or ways of operating,” said Mohamed Al Hakim, the general manager of Careem Iraq.

“Careem is acutely aware that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach for the Middle East, so we’re always adapting to local needs.”

What do you think about the new feature of Careem?

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Quality Education For Orphans With Tecno Blue Chalk

Khubaib Foundation which is a social welfare organization that houses and educates orphans across Pakistan was recently honoured with a substantial donation by Tecno Mobile Pakistan.

The smartphone brand reached out to Khubaib Foundation because of the organization’s repute in providing a safe and nourishing environment to orphans. In addition to the donation already given the company has announced that a portion of profit from the sale of each of their mobile handset will also be given to the orphanage for the benefit of the children.

Tecno Mobile Pakistan launched in 2016 and is the manufacturer of a number of popular smartphones and tablets.

The Tecno Blue Chalk campaign aims to deliver quality education to orphans and was initiated under an MOU signed by Tecno Mobile and Khubaib Foundation. The campaign began in the hill city of Haripur late last month where hundreds of orphans gathered to celebrate the partnership.

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Creek Ma, the CEO of Tecno Mobile Pakistan, arrived at the orphanage and was welcomed by the drum beats of the children’s marching band. He then went on a tour of the campus after which he and Nadeem Ahmad, the Chairman of Khubaib Foundation, carried out a tree plantation with the orphans.

plantation

Creek Ma was also shown the foundation’s impressive Tækwondo facility that is used by the students to learn and practice martial arts.

He was happily surprised to hear that the orphanage boosts more than a 100 black belts along with 60 gold medalists. In commending the efforts of the orphans, Creek Ma spoke about their talent and hard work and emphasised that education is the key to success.

He noted that the children should take advantage of this new partnership to excel in their academics and help their country prosper and progress. He later went on to present gifts to the top students from the different campuses.

The event marking the campaign was filled with many fun festivities. Children of all ages could be seen running around in their colourful traditional outfits. Following a feast for the thousand plus attendees, the children performed cultural dances, sang songs and showcased their martial arts skills.

Khubaib Foundation’s Chairman Nadeem Ahmad noted in his closing remarks that the support given by Tecno Mobile Pakistan will allow the foundation to restock new textbooks and purchase stationary materials for the children.

He also mentioned that the donation will help in solarising the orphanage so that the children’s daily schedule isn’t disturbed by issues of load shedding and the orphanage’s dependency on external electric supply is reduced.

Following the campaign the President of Pakistan hosted an iftar dinner for the orphans of Khubaib Foundation.

The dinner was attended by Nadeem Ahmad, Creek Ma and a number of other business leaders and educationists. President Arif Alvi welcomed the children and further emphasised the importance of supporting their education so that they aren’t disadvantaged because of their circumstances and can achieve all that they want.

In light of this message by the President, the efforts of Tecno Mobile are noteworthy.

The Tecno Blue Chalk campaign is expected to help hundreds of boys and girls under the care of Khubaib Foundation receive quality education in the cities of Haripur, Muzafarabad, Skardu, Sargodha, Gilgit and Rawalpindi.

Sarah Khan Reveals Her Current Relationship Status!

aagha ali and Sarah Khan

The gorgeous actress Sarah Khan is currently making headlines with her on-going drama titled ‘Deewar-e-Shab’.

Ever since she entered the entertainment industry, Sarah Khan has been winning millions of hearts with her acting skills and friendly attitude with her fans.

Moreover, she has left fans awestruck with her uber chic, classy, point sartorial choices and people just cannot stop adoring her.

However, there is one thing that left us curious is Sarah Khan’s love life which forever has been a mystery to her fans and followers.

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Ever since she parted ways with Aagha Ali, the diva has never spilled the beans about her relationship status.

However recently, she was asked about her wedding plans and her reply was not shocking. Sarah Khan appeared in Ahsan Khan’s show last weekend where she shared some amazing facts about herself.

When asked about her marriage plans, she replied:

I will get married as soon as I will meet a good guy. It is not like I need some time, I am hoping to get married soon.

That’s right folks, Sarah Khan is single and is currently seeking a ‘good guy’!

Listen to her interview below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsOFFNju50Q

Well, we would sure love to know when she will be getting hitched and who that Prince Charming of hers will be.

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First published on Veryfilmi.com

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Karachi: 19 Danger Spots Identified in the City

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Karachi Traffic Police have identified 19 dangerous spots across the metropolitan where careless and reckless driving can prove to be fatal.

These hotspots are not just fatal for drivers, but a small mistake can make them deadly for passengers and bypassers as well.

The top 19 dangerous spots are:

  1. 4K Chowrangi Surjani Town
  2. Drigg Road
  3. Gul Bai
  4. Hakim Ibn-e-Sina Road
  5. Hub River Road
  6. ICI Bridge
  7. Johar Morr
  8. Khayaban-e-Muhafiz in Defence Housing Authority (DHA)
  9. Liaquatabad No. 10 and vicinity
  10. Maripur Road
  11. Multiple locations at M.A. Jinnah Road
  12. Route from Chamra Chowrangi to Vita Chowrangi in Korangi
  13. Route from National Highway to Malir 15
  14. Saeedabad Police Training Center and surroundings
  15. Several areas in Gulberg
  16. Shahrah-e-Faisal
  17. Shahrah-e-Pakistan
  18. Teen Hatti
  19. Various locations at Rashid Minhas Road

In the year, 71 individuals have died due to road accidents in 88 accidents in these areas. Whereas, more than 30 crashes, including fatal ones, have occurred in the current year.

“If people heed the traffic guidelines and not violate the rules, such accidents can be reduced to a large extent,” Karachi traffic police said, urging people to be aware, cautious, and prioritize their safety.

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International Passengers Must Declare Any Foreign Currency They’re Carrying – FBR

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Update, 4:30 pm, July 1st 2019:

It has recently been reported that the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has imposed a ban on carrying niswaar (powdered tobacco) for both domestic and international flights/passengers.

If anyone is found with powdered tobacco during their flight, it will be considered a crime as it falls into the Middle Eastern states’ list of banned drugs.

With the aim to control crimes such as terrorist financing, money laundering, and other similar threats, it has been made compulsory by the government that passengers traveling abroad declare any assets and foreign currency that they are carrying both at arrival and departure.

Moreover, the Customs Act has also been amended under which adult passengers on an international travel will be allowed to carry a maximum of $10,000 per visit.

The currency limit for minors will be $5000 and for infants, $500.

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For foreign currencies other than the USD, the limit would be equivalent to or less than that allowed in dollars. It is to be noted that passengers carrying money for their local airport expenses should not be confused or mixed with the foreign currencies.

In addition to foreign currency, passengers will also be required to declare the following assets in the prescribed declaration form:

  • volume of gold
  • precious and semi-precious stones
  • satellite phones
  • restricted and prohibited goods like drugs, firearms, weapons, and psychotropics.

The government has set up currency declaration counters at all airports for the same.

Passengers traveling abroad will also be needed to mention the purpose of their visit in the form, be it personal, business, official or tourism in nature.

 

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PepsiCo’s Aquafina Bottles to be Replaced with Aluminum Cans

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PepsiCo, one of the most popular beverage companies, introduced its environmental plan over the weekend.

The company aims to reduce its use of plastic, as consumer backlash against pollution due to plastic is increasing by the day.

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Microplastics, found in both air and water, are tiny pieces of plastic less than five millimeters long which can be horribly harmful to our ocean ecosystems, as creatures and insects in the sea often mistake them for food and choke on them.

Therefore, PepsiCo is planning to eliminate its plastic bottles of Aquafina by introducing aluminum cans at locations around the U.S.A. The new water cans are expected to be sold at restaurants from 2020.

Here is an excerpt from PepsiCo’s envionmental plan:

At PepsiCo, we know we have a responsibility to help tackle this crisis and we’re striving to do our part to help build a world where plastics need never become waste.

We’re pursuing a strategy of reducing, recycling and reinventing our plastic packaging – and want to play a leading role in changing the way we as consumers use plastics through partnerships with like-minded organizations.

You can read the full plan by PepsiCo here.

People in the world of today follow brands religiously. Do you think this thoughtful initiative from PepsiCo to improve the environment will inspire its consumers to play their part as well?

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Huawei Allowed to do Business with US Companies Once Again!

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US companies that were restricted to conduct any form of business with Chinese leading technology brand Huawei can now resume all operations.

The Trump Association has now called off the Huawei Ban in the US as they have declared the company is no longer a threat to the US national security.

“U.S. companies can sell their equipment to Huawei,” Trump shared. “We’re talking about equipment where there’s no great national security problem with it,” he continued.

Huawei can now once again acquire components and Qualcomm processors and Google’s Android OS as well.

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“I said that’s O.K., that we will keep selling that product, these are American companies that make these products. That’s very complex, by the way. I’ve agreed to allow them to continue to sell that product so that American companies will continue,” Trump said, as per Bloomberg.

For now, Huawei is still on the “Entity List” of companies that the U.S. Department of Commerce bars from dealing with American entities. A formal decision is yet to be made as US-China discussions continue.

“Huawei is very much in play in terms of our country and in terms of intelligence and the intelligence community — we know a lot about Huawei — but I don’t want to mention that right now. I just think it’s inappropriate. We’re not making it other than what I told you… We’re going to save that for later.”

“We had a very good meeting with President Xi of China, excellent, I would say excellent, as good as it was going to be,” Trump said, according to the BBC. “We discussed a lot of things and we’re right back on track and we’ll see what happens.”

For owners of Huawei devices, the news should come as a relief.

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Sonam Kapoor Takes Credit for Fawad Khan’s Success in Bollywood

Fawad Khan and Sonam Kapoor

Fawad Khan became an instant hit in Bollywood after making his debut with Sonam Kapoor in ‘Khoobsurat’. Sonam revealed that no other actor wanted to work with her in the movie and that is why Fawad was cast.

Sonam said it was very challenging for them to find a male lead since the name of the film was Khoobsurat.

“I can’t explain how difficult it was to make Aisha. Do you know how much effort it took to make Khoobsurat? No hero wanted to work with me because it was called Khoobsurat. I had to get Fawad Khan from Pakistan,” she revealed in an interview with Filmfare.

Taking credit for Fawad’s success she added that movie proved to be great for his career.

“And look at what happened. Fawad became a huge star. He had confidence.”

Fawad might have made his Bollywood debut with Khoobsurat, however, it was Kapoor and Sons and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil that showcased his true talent.

The Pakistani star enjoys a huge fan following despite the current political situation that does not allow Pakistani actors to work in India.

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Frieha Altaf to be Show Director for 18th LUX Style Awards

Frieha Altaf to be Show Director for 18th LUX Style Awards

Lux Style Awards

Ace choreographer and woman of many talents, Frieha Altaf who has long been associated with the LUX Style Awards (LSA) is the official show director for LSA 2019 that is scheduled to take place in July next month.

After a successful run last year where she orchestrated two grand segments at the show, she is brewing another star-studded yet glamorous flow of activities and elaborate performances full of flair and star power for this year’s show.

Frieha’s diverse talents and her immense experience within the Entertainment and Fashion Industry is what makes her the ideal match for putting together the most coveted awards night Pakistan witnesses.

Speaking on this occasion, she said, “It gives me great pleasure to return to LSA as Show Director. LSA is the single, most prestigious, non-aligned platform that honors excellence from the Fashion, Film, Music, and Television and I’m glad I’m a part of the 18th LUX Style Awards.

Having been associated with the LSA for numerous years, I always aim to bring forth Pakistan’s best each year. While I cannot reveal the details about LSA ’19, I can promise you all a thrilling and glamorous show with performances that will certainly showcase the best of our entertainment and fashion industries.”

Over the years Frieha has introduced new talent and honored legends, merged music and fashion and dance and drama to re-create some of the most iconic moments for Pakistan’s entertainment industry.

From Shabnam to Saba Qamar, from Nadeem Baig sahib to Humayun Saeed, from Mehnaz and Nahid Akhtar to Aima Baig, from Niloufer Shahid to Sana Safinaz every big star and the major player has had a role to showcase the best of Pakistan.

For the 18th edition, Frieha Altaf’s Catwalk is working with the many prominent personalities who plan tirelessly to bring forth a seamless show to the audience. Time and again, she instinctively and intuitively adds unique elements to the many signature performances at the LUX Style Awards and we wait in anticipation to find out!

The Biggest YouTubers in Pakistan are Ready for The Clash of the Year, Hosted by Mountain Dew!

Zaid Ali vs Ducky Bhai

We often witness YouTubers taking a dig at one another or calling each other out creating social media engagement.

Let’s be honest, its pure entertainment to watch them go against one another.

Mountain Dew has found a way to put an end to all the ruckus once and for all!

The brand invited 2 of Pakistan’s biggest YouTubers to battle it out at the Gamers Arena!

This time around, Mountain Dew has taken an exciting approach – the hilarious Ducky Bhai will take on the beloved Zaid Ali T in a one-of-a-kind PUBG match.

#TeamDucky or #TeamZaid ?

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Posted by Mountain Dew PK on Friday, June 28, 2019

Instead of fueling their differences and engaging them in endless clashes, the brand has provided an opportunity for the content creators to settle things in a fun, entertaining and more effective manner.

Previously, the gaming arena had been introduced as a platform for the talented gamers of Pakistan to make a name for themselves and receive recognition both nationally and internationally.

Now, the same platform will be used to put an end to endless debates, pointless fights, and loose ends.

The initiative caught the attention of another leading brand! None other than… Samsung Pakistan!

The Ultimate Showdown

The ultimate showdown between Ducky Bhai and Zaid will take place on 30th June at Packages Mall Lahore!

Are you ready Dewdz? We are!

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Still wondering if google apps work on Huawei phones? To answer all your questions we have reviewed the latest Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 which comes with a pop up camera of 16MP at a very affordable price. So when are you buying this one?

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Huawei Y9 2019

With consumer anticipation running high, Huawei has begun accepting pre-orders for HUAWEI Y9 Prime 2019.

The smartphone that sports Huawei’s first pop-up camera and Ultra FullView display of 6.59” comes fully loaded with cutting-edge technology from its design, display, and performance all the way to its battery.

An Authentic Bezel-free Experience

Remarkably, the HUAWEI Y9 Prime 2019 contains no notch, slider, or hole. The screen is simply a smooth and unobstructed glass surface, offering a futuristic feel and wholly immersive viewing experience. The full-screen display measures at 19.5:9 in aspect ratio, and takes up 91% of the front surface, giving the phone a slender body and first-rate aesthetics.

Visionary Pop-up Camera with Stunning Low-light Imagery

The HUAWEI Y9 Prime 2019 packs a 16MP + 8MP + 2MP triple-camera on the back. The 16MP primary camera’s F/1.8 aperture is a top performer, receiving 50% more light than the F/2.2 aperture that is more commonly seen on the market, as well as focusing more quickly and controlling noise more effectively.

As a result, the HUAWEI Y9 Prime 2019 empowers users to recreate scenes in their full complexity, with enhanced image clarity, contrast, and overall quality. AI image stabilization algorithms are used to support handheld long exposure shots for a maximum of 6 seconds at nighttime.

This improves the dynamic range and makes vivid, colorful photography possible in dark environments.

High Performance, Prolonged Battery Life

The smartphone is powered by the 12nm Kirin 710F four A73 2.2Hz cores and four A53 1.7Hz cores, which delivers lightning performance while consuming less power. This Kirin chipset represents a significant upgrade over its predecessor in both CPU and GPU.

CPU single-thread performance is improved by about 75%, multi-thread performance by around 68%; GPU boasts doubled power efficiency and 1.3 times the overall performance. It is also equipped with a 4,000 mAh (typical value) battery. Huawei’s proprietary smart power-saving technology boosts battery life to unforeseen levels.

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Thanks to Huawei’s pioneering research and development, the smartphone utilizes artificial intelligence creatively to identify gaming scenarios and match them with real-life sensations, like reloading, recoil, and the waves from an explosion. Stay on edge, and game with an edge!

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The pre-orders for HUAWEI Y9 Prime 2019 run from Saturday, 29 June to Sunday, 7 July 2019 for PKR 33,999/-.  People can order it in three colors: Midnight Black, Sapphire Blue, and Emerald Green – each with an enchanting and unique visual identity. Additionally, consumers will be treated with a Bluetooth speaker and a Zong data package upon pre-ordering. So hurry up and get ordering!

Stay Online with Jazz & Coca-Cola!

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Jazz, Pakistan’s largest digital communications company, and Coca-Cola Company, one of the most popular beverages in the country have partnered to offer consumers a chance to win free unlimited data.

This partnership focuses on heavy data users who prefer to live stream sports, especially during the ongoing Cricket World Cup, and surf the web on the go. This first of its kind offer is not limited to the ongoing Cricket World Cup but will be available afterward as well.

The Jazz branded Coca-Cola bottles, available at stores across Pakistan, provide consumers of the widely popular drink a chance to win unlimited Jazz Super 4G data by dialing in the code available at the back of each bottle’s label. Just dial *145*insert code# from the phone for a chance to win.  

Commenting on this partnership, Head of Marketing at Jazz, Kazim Mujtaba stated:

This is the coming together of two giant brands to empower millions of people with free mobile data, especially during the ongoing Cricket World Cup. In a first of its kind initiative, Jazz offers Coca-Cola’s customers a chance to use Pakistan’s fastest mobile internet.

“Coca-Cola is well known for its innovative and upbeat partnerships, and we are pleased to partner with Jazz for this campaign that focuses on users who love our brand and have acquired the lifestyle of digital nomads. While Coca-Cola is the official sponsor for ICC Cricket World Cup, it also pledges to offer its consumers with the best on-the-go experience this cricket season,” commented Abbas Arslan, Head of Marketing at The Coca-Cola Company, Pakistan.

Coca-Cola is one of Pakistan most favorite beverage with millions of customers, while Jazz is the country’s leading mobile operator serving about 60 million customers. The coming together of these two brands, after the success of the recently concluded Coke Festival powered by Jazz, showcases the mutually beneficial relationship these two enjoy.

“Osman Khalid Butt has even proposed to me,” Meera

osman proposed to meera

Baaji the film has finally released in cinemas nationwide and the reviews seem intriguing enough to make one run to the cinema and grab a ticket.

Meera, Osman Khalid Butt, and Amna Ilyas make for a power packed star cast, and the gripping story makes the film worth a watch.

 

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Osman has been actively updating her social media accounts with posts full of excitement for Baaji.

In an interview with Dawn, OKB and Meera spoke candidly about their roles and chemistry as co-stars. The actors discussed their experiences on set and how OKB enjpys working with Meera, appreciates her professionalism, and helps Meera with her conversational English.

Meera even jokingly added that OKB has even proposed to her, and then added a mischievous “just kidding” to it.

A month ago, during the promotions of the film, we had asked Meera why she chose Baaji as her comeback film, and here is what she said:

Meera for Baaji: She reveals why she chose this role!

Jokes aside, we look forward to watching the movie and wish Baaji the film all the very best!

Have you made plans for the weekend yet? Perhaps you can watch Baaji! Let us know how you like it when you do.

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Expats with Bank Accounts Exempted from Biometric Verification in Pakistan

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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has exempted expats from the biometric verification procedure in order to continue using their bank accounts.

The individuals have to provide their banks with proof of living abroad in order to be able to access their accounts.

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Syed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari shared this news through a tweet on Wednesday.

Earlier, SBP had instructed Pakistanis to have their biometrics done in order to be able to use their banking services and facilities.

This step was taken in order to prevent fake accounts from being illegally used to do money laundering and other criminal activities.

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Motorcycle Girl Starring Sohai Ali Abro to be Screened at Stanford University

Motorcycle Girl Movie

Adnan Sarwar’s Motorcycle Girl starring Sohai Ali Abro is all set to be screened at the Stanford University as part of the institute’s Global Studies Summer Film Festival.

The film is based on Zenith Irfan, the first female motorcyclist to travel solo across Pakistan on a motorbike.

Receiving immense praise from the audience, the movie proved to be a real game changer for Sohai who did complete justice to the role.

The big news was shared by Zenith on her official Facebook page.

“AAHHHHHHH I AM CRYING WITH HAPPINESS RIGHT NOW. Stanford University is showcasing my biopic. My life story this July. This is huge. This is big news. I cannot even express my joy. I just don’t know what to say. This is unbelievable. Ya Allah Tera lakh shukar hay,” she shared her excitement.

The Stanford website states that Motorcycle Girl is scheduled to be screened on July 31, 2019.

Other than Sohai, the film also stars Ali Kazmi, Sarmad Khoosat, and Samina Peerzada in prominent roles.

Released in cinemas nationwide last year, Motorcycle Girl is also available on platforms like iflix for streaming.

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Evercare Hospital Lahore: Pakistan’s First LEED Gold Certified Hospital Opens

Evercare Hospital Lahore

Today marked the opening of Evercare Hospital Lahore, a new private multi-specialty healthcare facility based in Wapda Town that will commence operations this month.

The hospital is Pakistan’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment) Gold certified facility in the country. The hospital aims to be the leading provider of affordable and quality healthcare to the citizens of Lahore and its catchment areas.

The hospital has been designed and equipped to best practice with regards to infection control and patient safety by reputed local and international consultants.

The hospital’s policies have been developed in line with international standards for patient safety and aim to be the first commercially operated hospital in Lahore to receive Joint Commission International (JCIA) accreditation.

Amongst one of the few full-suite tertiary care facilities in Lahore, Evercare Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and led by an experienced management team with local and international experience.

“Evercare was built on the belief that we could bring much needed integrated healthcare services to markets that needed it. Evercare Hospital Lahore is an example of that strategy put into practice, bringing a vital suite of services to patients across the region, and elevating the standard of care,” said Andrew Currie, Chief Operating Officer of Evercare.

The facility comprises of 270 inpatient beds, 9 operating rooms. 2 cardiac catheter labs, 4 delivery suites, 2 endoscopy suits, adult and neonatal critical care services and dialysis. As a patient-led facility, the hospital’s patients will be offered quality care through qualified consultants, nurses, paramedical and support staff, most of whom have received international training and qualifications.

Evercare Hospital Lahore has also partnered with the Islamabad Diagnostics Centre (IDC) to establish a best in class diagnostics facility at the hospital, offering comprehensive radiology and pathology services on a 24/7 basis. IDC has a presence across 10 cities in Punjab, received numerous awards, certifications, and accolades, and is also a trusted partner with the Government in providing affordable and high-quality lab services across 3 rural districts in Punjab.

It has received CAP (College of American Physician) Certification and is also the recipient of the Quality Medical Service Award from the National Health Services Department in 2018.

Both Evercare Hospital Lahore and IDC are part of The Evercare Group, formed in 2015. The Evercare Group comprises of hospitals and clinics across Nigeria, Kenya, and India. Today, the Group consists of 26 hospitals, 45 diagnostics centers, and 18 clinics, having established over 4,100 beds and treating more than 1.8 million patients a year across the platform.

The Evercare Group globally is managed by TPG, a global private equity firm managing assets of over US$108 billion, and is supported by The Rise Fund, a global $2 billion impact investing fund that invests in growth businesses that are poised for financial success alongside the creation of positive social and environmental impact.

The Rise Fund’s key outcomes are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Existing investors in Evercare include some of the world’s leading development finance institutions and investment organizations.

Evercare Hospital Lahore’s services include:

Pakistan’s Zainab Abbas Praised by ICC Official Aarti Singh

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Pakistani cricket enthusiast turned ICC digital insider, Zainab Abbas received appreciation from ICC Head of Media Rights, Broadcast & Digital Aarti Singh Dabas.

She had praised Zainab for conducting a heartfelt interview with Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed.

“Fantastic work”, tweeted Aarti appreciating the interview.

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Zainab was quick to receive the praise and thank Aarti in return.

In the insightful interview, Sarfaraz Ahmed talked about the loss against India and how the abuse affected him personally as well as professionally.

Sarfaraz revealed that the episode was more hurtful and scarring for his son and wife than it was for him.

“I was very angry at that moment, but if I had gotten into an argument people would not have seen the truth and I would’ve been seen in a negative light instead. That’s why I felt not reacting to the incident was the best response as I left it to God,” he said.

“But when the video became viral my body language was demotivated. It was not because of me. It was because of my son Abdullah who was with me at that time. That’s why it hurt me even more,” he further shared.

Speaking of the abusive video, the captain said that he found his wife crying in the hotel room after watching the clip where he is being compared to a pig.

What are your thoughts on the situation?

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Banks to Remain Closed on Monday: SBP

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The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a bank holiday on 1st July. All public and private banks will remain closed for public dealing.

Banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and Microfinance Banks (MFBs) would remain closed for public dealing on Monday -Statement from SBP

However, despite the bank will remain closed, all employees, DFIs, and MFBs will attend the office as it were a regular working day.

The reason why SBP has announced it as a holiday is that 1st July is the beginning of the new fiscal year in Pakistan. All banks and related financial organizations need to conclude annual closings of accounts of the previous year.

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Is Your Passport Number Being Misused? Find Out!

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While briefing the federal cabinet, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) revealed that the data of almost 45 thousand international passengers has been stolen to unlock illegal or smuggled mobile phones in the country.

The meeting was chaired by PM Imran Khan himself.

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The authorities shared documents that revealed the theft and misuse of travel documents such as Passport and CNIC details of around 45,000 passengers who traveled to Pakistan.

It is reported that the misuse began since the implementation of Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS).

If you are an international traveler or a Pakistani living overseas, follow the below steps to confirm the status of your data:

  • Go to the PTA’s official website
  • Click on the Online Mobile Registration Tab
  • Click on the Sign-up option to create a new account
  • Add your details in the given form
  • After filling out the form, if you receive an error message popping up from the top right corner of the screen saying (User with that Pa already exists, please try again), it means that someone has stolen your passport number.

If you receive an error message, you will have to file a complaint at PTA’s official email address using the below-mentioned steps:

  • Go to PTA’s official website
  • Select the Contact Us option from the top right corner of the screen
  • Click on the Complaints tab
  • Copy the Email-id, which is “complaint@pta.gov.pk”
  • Send your passport number and the relevant detail at the email given above

Make sure to find out the status of your data before it gets too late.

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