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Honda Civic & Toyota Grande Price-Tags Increase by a Whopping Amount!

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If you think purchasing a Civic or Corolla is expensive, think again!

In the Finance Supplementary (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019, the government had proposed a 10% increase in federal excise duty for locally-manufactured motor vehicles with an engine capacity of 1800cc and above.

This means that both models now have a price increase and now Rs2.8 million. Both websites have confirmed the new change in price.

On the other hand,  the government has abolished a restriction that barred non-filers from buying new vehicles above 1300cc engine capacity. This means that all Civics and Grande lovers will have to pay more.

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According to Samaa, the amendments related to the auto sector proved to be a positive trigger for local automakers. The stock of all three major automakers, Pak Suzuki Motors Company Limited, Indus Motors (the makers of the Corolla) and Honda Cars, hit their upper limit after rising 5% from their opening price with more than 698,000 shares changing hands on Thursday.

The removal of the non-filer ban will be majorly positive for Indus Motors, since all its variants [except the Corolla Gli/Xli] are above 1,300cc – Intermarket Securities (Report)

Cars had already become expensive comparatively as prices increased by 25% in the last 12 months due to the depreciation of the Rupee against the Dollar. About 70% of their parts are imported and paid for in dollars.

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Coca-Cola is Roaring Loud With the Launch of a New Drink in Pakistan

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Just in time for the summer season, Pakistan’s favorite beverage company Coca-Cola has launched a tasty citrus addition to its family called ROAR and yes it’s as majestic as it sounds!

ROAR comes with an amazing citrus kick to it and has already made its mark! You can see it almost at every store and superstores across the nation.

With its uber cool packaging featuring a golden, roaring lion, ROAR has successfully captivated our attention (and hearts <3).

The shape of the bottle, its color and of course the roaring beast are distinctive and will stand apart on any shelf.

We must admit, the terrific beast in the front has stolen the spotlight and we are totally digging the packaging!

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Night time is our time! #ReadyToRoar #LiveLikeALion

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Consumers are already loving it and are intrigued by its citrus taste. The best part is that it’s so Instagrammable, one can’t help but capture its glory in a perfect click. I can’t wait either!

The powerful packaging too is successfully attracting eyeballs.

Those who have tried it are already going crazy over the new launch!

Seems like the citrus punch is all the millennials needed to unleash the lion within.

And yes the lion is working its magic oh so fiercely!

Will you try the new drink by Coca-Cola? Let us know the comments below.

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PCB Invites BCCI to Watch the PSL 4 Final in Karachi

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In a bid to promote Pakistan Super League (PSL) even further, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has invited Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and International Cricket Council (ICC) board members to attend the PSL 4 final in Karachi.

According to The News, PCB has sent an invitation in this regard to ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar and Chief Executive David Richardson as well.

However, in light of the Indo-Pak tension, BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary will most likely not be coming to watch the final of the tournament.

Similarly, the ICC chairman, who is also from India will not be coming as well.

According to PCB Chairman:

“Both Khanna and Manohar have refused to visit Pakistan to watch the final of the tournament citing personal engagements”

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These invitations were sent to BCCI and ICC board members before cross-border tensions escalated between Indo-Pak.

Mani stated:

“The idea behind sending the invitations is that when they come and see for themselves the arrangements for the final it will change the perception of people around the world about security in Pakistan and convince them it is safe to play international cricket in Pakistan,

What’s more, PCB is also expecting a visit of officials from Afghanistan, England, Ireland, Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka.

The main aim of inviting officials from other boards is to promote a positive image and security situation of Pakistan worldwide.

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Khadija Siddiqui is the New Epitome of Hope, Power & Will

Khadija Siddiqui

Khadija Siddiqui, a name that once shook the nation’s core is no longer the same ‘victim’ she once was.

Siddiqui was stabbed 23 times by a classmate, Shah Hussain, in 2016.

The same Khadija Siddiqui is now every girl’s role model. This is because not only did she fight for her rights in the court, she has now graduated from the prestigious University of London.

Twitter and other social media platforms celebrated her massive achievement. Khadija fought many battles, tore down many walls, and did not give up to make her dream come true, that’s what a true hero is supposed to be.

Khadija Siddiqui is the new epitome of hope, power and will for others. She has proven that giving up is not the way to go about now matter how hard the struggle may be.

Khadija has pursued a legal battle to get justice in order to put her attacker behind bars. the culprit was sentenced to 7 years in imprisonment.

Brandsynario acknowledges Khadija and salutes her for her bravery and courage.

More power to you girl!

PSL 4 Karachi Traffic Plan Revealed!

PSL 4 Traffic Plan

Pakistan Super League (PSL) 4 is coming to Karachi! The matches which were supposed to take place in Lahore will also be played in Karachi now at National Stadium.

In order to avoid all inconveniences and to make lives easier for the citizens who will be commuting around, an official traffic plan has been shared.

Karachi Traffic Police has released traffic plan for Pakistan Super League for five matches as the decision for playing Lahore matches came a bit late.

PSL 4 Karachi Traffic Plan

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It is being expected that plan the same plan will be carried out for the other matches as well.

According to the traffic police, five Parking Areas have been designated for the PSL 4 plan. Four of them will be at University Road and the fifth will be at Dalmia.

University Road Parking Area includes Expo Center, Hakeem Saeed Ground, Sunday Bazar Ground, and Federal Urdu University Ground.

All visitors will be taken from the parking area to National Stadium via shuttle service. All visitors are also required to bring their original CNIC.

Karsaz till Hasan Square and Agha Khan Hospital gate number three will remain closed for regular traffic. Roads on the backside of National Stadium will also be closed and only residents of the areas will be able to get around by showing their CNICs.

People can reach Agha Khan Hospital and Liaquat National Hospital from New Town stop.

On the other hand, Sharah-e-Faisal and Rashid Minhas road will remain open.

Traffic Going Karsaz and Dalmia will have to take defined alternate routes.

Heavy Traffic will not be allowed and will be diverted from Laiquatabad and Jail Chorangi.

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Apple iPhone Prices Slashed with the Biggest Discount Yet!

iPhone Discounts

Apple has not put several of their iPhones up for sale to compete with their financial troubles especially in markets like China.

The tech giant has offered up to $250+ even on their latest models including the iPhone XS and XS Max.

Apple has official stores on e-commerce platforms, where they are offering these discounts. The websites where Apple is allowing iPhone fans a chance to save money are JD.com and GOME.

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While Apple’s official website in Mainland China is selling the iPhone XS at 8,699 Yaun, it is on sale for 7,899 yuan on JD.com and 8,088 yuan on GOME. This is the second time in the new year of 2019 where the tech titan slashed its prices for the Chinese market.

In January, Apple cut back on iPhone prices on Chinese e-commerce sites. In January, sales volume of iPhones on Alibaba’s Tmall.com increased by 76% within two weeks following the announcement of price cuts.

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Iran Ready to Welcome Pakistani Pilgrims Via Rail Network

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Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed held talks with Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Mohammad Eslam on ways to boost railroad cooperation between the two countries.

According to Iran’s news agency ‘Tasnim News’, the republic is ready to transport the Pakistani pilgrims to Iran’s holy city of Mashhad and Iraq’s holy city of Karbala via railroad network.

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Sheikh Rasheed added that Pakistan can transport its products to Central Asian and European states using the Iranian rail network, states Radio Pakistan.

The Minister was of the opinion that Pakistan and Iran should unite in the building of railway links between Taftan and Quetta and Chahbahar and Gwadar.

Rasheed is currently on a three-day official visit of Iran.

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Facebook ‘Stablecoin’ to Replace Visa & MasterCard?

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Word on the street is that Facebook might be considering to become the world’s biggest central bank! In 2018, the speculation broke out that Facebook will be introducing its own currency.

Previously, the social media giant had banned cryptocurrency ads from its platform because they are “frequently associated with misleading or deceptive promotional practices.”

However, Bloomberg had reported that the platform is currently working on a ‘stablecoin’ which can be used for transferring money through its encrypted messaging platform- WhatsApp.

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These ‘Stablecoins’ will be linked to the US Dollar which means they will be more stable and resistant to volatility comparatively to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The report by Bloomberg further stated that the platform will start-off by launching these coins in India for an experiment as it has a massive remittance market.

Now, the latest speculation is that there is a high possibility of the platform changing into the largest bank in the world.

Facebook is looking at pegging the value of its coin to a basket of different foreign currencies…held in Facebook bank accounts. – Nathaniel Popper and Mike Isaac, NY Times

Between its Messenger and WhatsApp, the platform has around 2.7 billion users worldwide. According to the Medium,  If Facebook decides to back the value of its own digital coin with a basket of foreign currencies, then it could potentially become the largest central bank in the world — because that’s what central banks do; print money backed by their country’s economy and foreign currency reserves.

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If Facebook goes about this plan, this might be the elimination of Visa and MasterCard. Medium added that if Facebook issued its own digital currency, and all its users had a Facebook mobile wallet with Facebook coins in it, then the need for credit cards will diminish more and more.

Let’s assume 1 coin is valued at $10, if you make a purchase at Starbucks for 5 coins, you will simply have to tap or scan with your phone for the deduction to happen instead of having to be dependent with Google Wallet or Apple Pay.

Facebook can use this opportunity to tap into a massive and continuously growing which means that it can eliminate third parties and start what could be the world’s largest e-commerce platform where a user won’t be required to fill credit/debit card details and other information, they can simply tap on buy and confirm the purchase, voila!

The NYT report said that “The Facebook project is far enough along that the social networking giant has held conversations with cryptocurrency exchanges about selling the Facebook coin to consumers.”

Now, if we breakdown the numbers, the world has a population of approximately 7.7 billion individuals. Out of these, China is the most populated country with a population of 1.4 billion. WhatsApp has a total number of 1.5 billion users, adding Instagram and Messenger, the number reaches a user base of 2.7 billion people – thus making Facebook’s coin (currency) the biggest in the world!

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Neelam Muneer Opens Up About Working In India & the #MeToo Movement

Neelam Muneer

There are a number of Pakistani actors who have proved their talent in Bollywood and left a mark in the minds of Indian audience forever.

Pakistani stars like Fawad Khan, Ali Zafar and Mahira Khan are still quite popular in the neighboring country and they just cannot get enough of them.

However, amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pulwama Attack, Indian Government barred Pakistani artists from working in Bollywood.

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Recently, the diva was asked about her views about working in India by Waseem Badami on his show ‘Har Lamha Purjosh’

The ‘Dil Mom Ka Diya’ actress replied that she receives so much love from Pakistan that she will never opt for working in India.

She said:

I have never wanted to go to India as I always receive so much love from my own country and my fans. I am proud of Pakistan, I was born in Pakistan and will stay here always. I won’t be going anywhere.

She was also asked about her views regarding celebrities who have worked in India to which she replied:

The artists who have gone there and worked were big names of our industry and I don’t think they have or they need to compromise on roles offered by Bollywood.

Watch her complete response below.

https://youtu.be/DQxKZKAyJhg

We all remember how Neelam faced major flak when her video dancing on the hit track ‘Mahi Ve’ went viral on social media.

The actress revealed that she remained unfazed amidst all the backlash and took the episode positively.

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Badami also questioned her view over the viral #Metoo movement in Pakistan and the harassment in the industry.

“#metoo empowered women and gave them the courage to take a stand against harassment in the industry”

What are your thoughts about the story? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Facebook Confirms Linking Instagram, Messenger and WhatsApp

Over the past year, Facebook has been in the spotlight after being hit by consecutive rounds of scandals.

However, it seems like the tech giant is now committed to bringing back its lost glory by rebuilding Facebook, Whatsapp, and Instagram.

Linking Facebook’s apps

In a bid to enforce stronger privacy setting across its social media platforms after years of criticism, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed the merging of its messaging platforms.

In its multi-year plan, Facebook will merge WhatsApp, Instagram Direct, and Facebook Messenger – in a way that allows users to communicate across all three apps.

Envisioning a ‘privacy-focused’ future, CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated in a blog post that he plans to bring end-to-end encryption to Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram messaging services.

“I believe the future of communication will increasingly shift to private, encrypted services where people can be confident what they say to each other stays secure and their messages and content won’t stick around forever”

Zuckerberg even promised that the online activity of users won’t come back to haunt them later in life.

“In a few years, I expect future versions of Messenger and WhatsApp to become the main ways people communicate on the Facebook network. We’re focused on making both of these apps faster, simpler, more private and more secure, including with end-to-end encryption. We then plan to add more ways to interact privately with your friends, groups, and businesses. If this evolution is successful, interacting with your friends and family across the Facebook network will become a fundamentally more private experience”

For now, Facebook’s CEO has announced that the new upgrade will be rolled out for Andriod phones for now.

You can already send and receive SMS texts through Messenger on Android today, and we’d like to extend this further in the future, perhaps including the new telecom RCS standard. However, there are several issues we’ll need to work through before this will be possible. First, Apple doesn’t allow apps to interoperate with SMS on their devices, so we’d only be able to do this on Android. Second, we’d need to make sure interoperability doesn’t compromise the expectation of encryption that people already have using WhatsApp. Finally, it would create safety and spam vulnerabilities in an encrypted system to let people send messages from unknown apps where our safety and security systems couldn’t see the patterns of activity.A

Plenty of updates will be rolled out by Facebook in this regard. New features will allow users to move between the messaging apps seamlessly.

You can read Zuckerberg’s full post here.

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KE’s Diversity Best Practices Highlighted At Wepower, Nepal

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A K-Electric delegation represented Pakistan at the first regional conference of the Women in Power Sector Network in South Asia (WePOWER) forum, held in Kathmandu, Nepal.

The conference was organized by the World Bank, with support from the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), Asian Development Bank (ADB), Australian AID and Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

KE’s efforts to attract, retain, develop and grow women across both technical and commercial roles were especially highlighted, as the only private sector participant from Pakistan’s energy sector.

 KElectric

The power utility’s long-term strategy to strengthen diversity and inclusion through enabling policies which include up to six months of extended maternity leave, child care assistance and focus on post-maternity vitality was featured during “Best Policies for Developing and Retaining Women Engineers and Professionals in the Energy Sector” session.

Sharing his thoughts Rizwan Dalia, Chief People Officer KE said, “The facts that women representation in senior management positions in KE has increased by threefold and nearly half the Management Trainees hired in 2017 are women are a testament to the success of K-Electric’s approach towards diversity and inclusion.”

It is pertinent to note that the power utility’s commitment to women empowerment extends to the wider community within which it operates. KE also promotes women through sports and has organized the first Women’s Football League in 2018, featuring over 150 players from across Karachi.

Earlier it has also organized the first ever Girls Boxing Championship in Pakistan where 20 young girls from the areas of Lyari were given an opportunity to showcase their talent.

Corolla 1.3 GLi MT Price in Pakistan & Specifications

With more than 46 million Toyota Corolla cars sold globally since its introduction in 1966, it would be difficult to find a driver who did not recognize the name.

The Toyota 1.3 GLi is a popular and stylish variant that has been time to time been loved by Pakistani automotive fans.

Here’s what the Corolla has to offer:

Specifications and Features

The Toyota Corolla 1.3 GLi is being offered in 5 different variants, they are:

  • Corolla 1.3 GLi MT SE
  • Corolla 1.3 GLi MT
  • Corolla 1.3 GLi Automatic
  • Corolla 1.3 XLi
  • Corolla 1.3 XLi Automatic

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Technical Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATION
Displacement (cc) 1299
Engine Code 2NZ-FE
Engine Type Water cooled, In-Line 4 cylinders
Fuel Supply System Sequential Multi-port Fuel Injection (SFI)
Valve Train 16-Valve DOHC with VVT-i
Throttle Control System Electronic Throttle Control System-intelligent (ETCS-i)
Maximum Output kW(HP)/rpm 63 (84)/6000
Maximum Torque Nm/rpm 121/4400
PERFORMANCE
Braking System Antilock Braking System (ABS) o
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) o
Brake Assist (BA) o
Brake Disc Type Front Ventilated Discs
Rear Solid Discs
Transmission Synchromesh 5 forward speed – 1 reverse Manual
Paddle Shift x
Cruise Control x
Sports Mode x
Suspension Front MacPherson Strut
Rear Torsion Beam
Steering System Electric Power Steering (EPS
Tires Size 195 / 65 R15
Wheel Type Steel Wheel With Full Wheel Cap
Fuel Tank Ltr 55
EXTERIOR
Front Radiator Grille Partial Chrome
Front Head Lamps Lamp Type Halogen
Auto Levelling Device x
LED Clearnace Lamps o
Daytime Running Lamp x
Rear Lamps LED Type
Coloured Outside Door Handles o
Coloured Side View Mirrors with Turn Lamp Control Electric Controlled
Retractable Manual
Windshield Laminated
Intermittent Windshield Wipers o
Mud Flaps o (Front + Rear)
Side Skirts NEW x
Antenna Glass Embedded
Rear Garnish Extended Chrome
INTERIOR
Air Conditioner + Heater o
Sunroof x
Multi Information Display Compact LCD Display
Outside Temperature Display o
Speedometer Analog Meter with Chrome
Tachometer o
Economy Meter x
Push Start System x
Wireless Key Door o (with Panic Button)
Remote Trunk Opener o
Steering Wheel Wheel 3 Spoke
Column Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Wheel Switches x
Seats Fabric
Height Adjustable Driver Seat x
Rear Seat Reclining x
Rear Headrest 3 x Separate
Rear Seat Armrest with Cup Holders and Lid o
Illuminated Entry System o
Power Windows o
Central Door Locking o
Interior Color Scheme Flaxen
Door Trim Fabric with Silver Grip
Gear Shift Lever Standard
Inside Door Handle Resin – Ivory Colored
Foot Rest o
Rear Cabin Flat Floor o
Floor Mat o
Luggage Tray NEW x
Front Personal Lamp o
Room Lamp o
Rear Reading Lamp x
Sunvisor Driver + Passenger (with ticket holder)
Vanity Mirror Passenger Only
Center Console Box 2 Tier with Lid
Power Outlet [12 V] o
Rear USB Charging Point x
Digital Clock o
INFOTAINMENT
Car Infotainment System In-dash Audio System (including BT, MP3, Audio CD, Radio, USB and AUX Connectivity)
Camera Rear x
Web x
Front x
Speaker 4
Toyota Connect x
SAFETY
SRS Airbag Dual (Driver + Passenger Side)
Seat Belt Front Driver + Passenger: 3 Point ELR with Pretensioner and Force Limiter
Rear 3 Passenger: 3 Point ELR
ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors o
Immobilizer o
Light Reminder Warning o
High Mount Stop Lamp o
Front Fog Lamps x
Key Reminder Warning o
Whiplash Injury Lessening Seat o
Vehicle Stability Control x
GOA Body o (With Crumple Zones)


Features
Here’s what features the Corolla 13 GLi MT has to offer:

  • 15in full wheel caps
  • LED rear combination lamps
  • Chrome rear garnish
  • Body-colored mud flaps
  • Partial chrome-plated front grille
  • Side view mirrors with turn signals
  • LED clearance lamps
  • Halogen headlamps
  • Dual ABS Airbags
  • A high mount stop lamp
  • Power windows
  • Power mirror control
  • Wireless key with immobilizer
  • Trunk opener
  • Panic button
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • Rear armrest with cupholders
  • Front personal lamp
  • Tilt and telescopic steering wheel with 3 spokes

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Color Variants

Customers can choose between a number of colors, including:

  • White
  • Attitude Black
  • Silver Metallic
  • Gray Graphite
  • Strong Blue
  • Bronze Mica

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Honor 8x – The Smartphone Beyond Limits Won The Title Of “Discipline Product” At The If International Forum Design Awards 2019

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iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most important design prizes in the world. For 65 years, designers and manufacturers have strived to win the internationally renowned iF label for design. Winning an iF DESIGN AWARD is a seal of quality for exceptional design and outstanding services. For consumers and users, it is a symbol they can trust.

Each year, iF International Forum Design GmbH, organizes one of the world’s most celebrated and valued design competitions, the iF DESIGN AWARD. Recognized as a symbol of design excellence around the world, iF DESIGN AWARD welcomes over 5,000 submissions from 70 countries every year.

Honor 8X inner

The HONOR 8X got recognized for its immersive 91% screen-to-body ratio display and its unique metal and glass back panel design, making it the first mid-range smartphone in the world to receive this award iF DESIGN AWARD.

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Honor the leading smartphone e-brand under the Huawei Group also participated and its stunning smartphone HONOR 8X won iF design award 2019 for its striking aesthetic. HONOR 8X got recognized for its immersive 91% screen-to-body ratio display and its unique metal and glass back panel design, making it the first mid-range smartphone in the world to receive this award.

PSL 2019: Preparations Across Karachi in Pictures

PSL 2019 National Stadium Karachi

Update: Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2019 is here in Karachi and the preparations are in full swing!

The second leg of the race and the important matches in the 4th edition of the league are taking place in Karachi. The ‘City of Lights’ will once again host the final which will decide which franchise gets to take the trophy to their home city.

National Stadium looks all set to host the matches

The stadium’s renovation is complete, comfortable chairs have been installed, roof work has also reach midpoint. VIP enclosure is getting seats installed for a comfortable experience and the grass is also greener than ever.


Earlier, a team of foreign engineers was called to look after the renovation at National Stadium Karachi.

PSL 2019 National Stadium Karachi

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Anita Karim: Pakistan’s First & Only International Female MMA Fighter

Anita Karim MMA

This is the story of Pakistan‘s first and only international female mixed martial arts fighter. Anita started practicing taekwondo at an early age in Hunza with her brothers.

Trained for just one year, when Anita Karim stepped inside the ring for the first time, within 5 seconds she took down her experienced opponent with a confident left-hand punch.

Anita Karim

Anita did not have a female companion to train with or to compete against, so she trained with her brother and other male practitioners of martial arts under the supervision of the well-known trainer, Ehtisham Karim.

Determined to learn from her mistakes, she had a burning desire in her heart to get back up stronger and walk off the defeats like a true champion.

It was all about experience, they were not differently trained. The jabs, the crosses, and the kicks are all the same, it is just about implementing them. I have to focus a bit more on these things -Anita Karim

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Recently, on 1st March, she walked out of the ring with a victorious win at  One Warrior Series (OWS) against Indonesia’s Gita Suharsono in Singapore.

Anita Karim

Anita holds two other achievements under her belt including Women’s National Jijitsu Champion (PGC) and Women’s National Submission Grappling Champion (PGC).

Before getting her into MMA, we trained for a few days so that she could understand how it feels when you are punched in the face – Ehtisham, established MMA fighter

I wanted to prove that girls can do anything, that they are not delicate or too sensitive, and it is only a perception that they are weaker. It is actually what society has fed us. – aNITA kARIM

Reportedly, Anita is the only girl training and is given no leverage, in fact, she gives the boys tough competition.

“We don’t worry about things such as hitting her lightly during training. If we are soft on her now, she will get thrashed in her fights. No one likes to be beaten, but when Anita punches me during training, instead of getting angry I am glad. I tell her that it is how you connect blows.” Ehtisham says.

We are proud of Anita and how she has been bot only battling against the other gender and emerging as the next big sports star, we also salute her for her on-going fight with society and breaking stereotypes.

Anita Karim is the example fathers and mothers in households should give their children to teach them that just because you are a girl or because you do not have proper resources that don’t3 mean you cannot accomplish your dreams.

“We had already seen how the world works and how people try to bring you down, so we did not let it affect Anita,” says Uloomi Karim Shaheen, her brother. “We were concerned how she would react, but she handled it well.”

Anita says famous Pakistani mountaineer Samina Baig is her role model, both these marvelous women belong to the same village.

I want to become an example for girls. I want to inspire them to keep moving towards their goal, to achieve whatever they want and prove to everyone that girls can do anything. – aNITA

Brandsynario acknowledges and applauds the hard work of this amazing young lady. May you have many victories ahead! Bravo!

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The Chapter 2 Punjab Polo Cup 2019 Comes to a Riveting End!

chapter 2 polo cup 2019

Pakistan’s coveted urban fashion brand Chapter 2 collaborated with the Lahore Polo Club as patrons of the King of Sports to present the Chapter 2 Punjab Polo Cup Tournament 2019.

Among the most prestigious polo tournaments of the high goal South Asian Polo calendar, the Chapter 2 Punjab Polo Cup commenced on the 18th of February with a sensational final match between Barry’s and Newage/Diamond Paints on the 24th February 2019 at the historic Lahore Polo Club.

Barry’s with Nafees Barry, Raja Mikale Sami, Raja Samiullah and Bautista Bayuger took home the coveted Chapter 2 Punjab Polo Cup trophy.

Prior to the final match, Chapter 2 hosted a lunch for customers, partons of Polo members of the art, fashion, literary, design, music, sports communities including Anoushey Ashraf,  Eman Suleman, Rashid Rana, Hussain Rehar, Yasser  Dar, Kamiar Rokni, Aamna Taseer along with polo players Jamie Le Hardy, Qublain Alam, Saqib Khan Khakwani and Timmy Raja.

“Chapter 2 is proud to have established an association with Polo which is woven into the very fabric of our history and heritage. The brand is a strong advocate of Arts and Culture and encourages community development in Pakistan. Polo is a game of great intellect, skill, art & beauty which resonates with the ethos of Chapter 2. We look forward to further collaborations with this prestigious sport.” said Anjum Nida Rahman, Director Communications, Chapter 2.

The honourable Provincial Minister Punjab for School Education, Mr. Murad Raas attended the final as the Chief Guest and watched the final of the Chapter 2 Punjab Polo Cup with the President of the Polo Club, Mr. Malik Atif Yar Tiwana, Chapter 2’s Chief Commercial Officer, Sammie Cashmiri and Chief Marketing Officer Muhammad Usman, following which a prize distribution ceremony was held.

‘We welcomed Pakistan’s urban fashion brand Chapter 2 to the Lahore Polo Club as patrons of the king of games with the Chapter 2 Punjab Polo Cup 2019 and they have championed the revival, restoring and celebration of the sport. Bravo!’ said President, Lahore Polo Club, Malik Atif Yar Tiwana.

The Chapter 2 Punjab Polo Cup Tournament 2019 is one of most prestigious polo tournaments in the high goal South Asian Polo calendar and was contested by five teams with players from Pakistan, Argentina and the UK, including Nicolas Corti, Saqib Khan Khakwani, Juan Cruz Losada, Hissam Ali Hyder, Hamza Mawaz Khan, Salvador Ulloa, Raja Temur Nadeem, Matias Vial Parez, Ahmed Ali Tiwana and Bautista Bayuger.

Chapter 2 celebrates ingenious craft and transforms it into urban fashion.

iPhones with Third-Party Batteries are Now Being Accepted by Apple

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iPhone users can now rejoice as Apple will now consider third-party batteries for repair. After years of waiting, the tech-titan has finally given update users were craving for.

This news was confirmed by MacRumors after an internal document got out. The document was obtained by three credential sources and was first reported by French blog iGeneration.

Previously, all repair workers were asked to ignore the third-party battery and proceed with service as normal, according to Apple’s internal document. This could include repairs to the display, logic board, microphones, and so forth, with normal fees applying.

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If an Apple iPhone’s button has gone missing, is broken, or has excessive adhesive, Apple Authorized Service Providers (AASP) will fix or repair it for the price of a battery replacement at their discretion.

The updated guidelines went into effect Thursday and should apply worldwide. However, Apple still has the rights to decline taking iPhones with third-party logic boards, enclosures, microphones, Lightning connectors, headphone jacks, volume and sleep/wake buttons, TrueDepth sensor arrays, and certain other components.

This decision proves that now, more than ever, the third-party repair ecosystem is an integral part of maintaining Apple’s high-quality customer experience.

If Apple is getting enough third-party repaired phones for a policy change, they clearly don’t have the reach or capacity to maintain all the iPhones that they’ve sold.

All of us, including Apple, benefit from the service provided by the repair community. -iFixit’s director of communications Kay-Kay Clapp

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According to CNET, In January 2018, Apple launched a program to replace old batteries for $29 after many users experienced a significant slowdown with their iPhones (batteries for iPhone X and later models cost $69). A year after the program started, Apple had reportedly replaced 11 million iPhone batteries.

The new acceptance will allow iPhone users to save a lot of money.

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Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme Bags Huge Investment from Chinese Companies

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Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Naya Pakistan Housing scheme has achieved yet another major investment, this time from the Chinese companies.

Khan met Chief Executives of two Chinese companies including President of Global Sales XCMG Dr. Hanson Liu and Chairman HSS Group Syed, Saman Hashmi in Islamabad.

According to Radio Pakistan, both the Chinese Chief Executives announced a whopping two billion dollars investment in Pakistan in the housing and manufacturing sectors.

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PM Khan welcomed the HSS and XCMG’s commitment and interest in housing and manufacturing sector.

XCMG Group is a major Chinese multinational state-owned heavy machinery manufacturing company with headquarters in Xuzhou, China. It is also intended to set up heavy equipment manufacturing plants in Pakistan.

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Naya Pakistan Housing scheme aims to build 5 million homes over the course of 5 years.

The PTI government aims to launch new opportunities for the allied industries and youth of Pakistan via this platform.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

Huma Adnan & UNHCR Present “Craft Stories”

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In collaboration with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) agencies in Pakistan, Huma Adnan unveiled a gorgeous fashion presentation at her home on the 4th of March, 2019. The collection called “Craft Stories” showcased the talents of refugee women in Karachi through their handcrafted bangles, earrings, and necklaces.

An advocate for representing Pakistan’s heritage and culture, Huma Adnan integrated these distinctive accessories with her latest FnkAsia collection.

Kicking off the fashion season, her solo show showcased the jewelry exclusively to UNHCR representatives in Pakistan, Ms Ruvendrini Menikdiwela, Mr. Muhammad Riaz, Ms. Karolin Elisabeth Eberle, Ms. Uzma Irum and Mr. Urooj Saifi, along with U.S Consulate members such as Darian Arky and members of the press and media.

The objective of the show was to create awareness of the work and talents of the refugee artisans with the hope that in the future, these women are able to sustain themselves financially. “We as fashion influencers are blessed to be given a platform and resources that can easily create awareness and provide long-term sustainability solutions for people,” shared Huma of her philosophy about working with the less-privileged.

To create this collection, Huma Adnan and her team provided training and imported high-quality materials to selected refugee women residing at refugee camps at Karachi’s Al-Asif Square in order for them to handcraft these unique and intricate pieces.

From choosing colors, designs, threads, and motifs to deciding on schemes and crafting techniques, Huma’s team would create a prototype for the artisans and after training them to make the first piece would hand over the task to them of completing the rest of the pieces themselves. Three of these women worked as supervisors at the camps after getting extensive training.

 

The entire showcase was inspired by the bustle and energy of the city’s old Manora Island. The handcrafted accessories by the refugees are an expression of their personal journey. The artisans share their story in the shape of each piece that resonates with the warmth and passion of its creator, fusing together a balance of quality and design.

Featured at the show was an installation of images that conveyed the overall feel of the night. Black and white images of the model, dressed in the statement jewelry, was also at the venue. The face of installation, Maha Tahiri, was photographed by Shahbaz Shazi, styled by Tabesh Khoja, with hair and make-up done by Nabila’s Salon.

The event was supported by influencers, bloggers and key media personalities. Guests that attended this show were among the top UN officials and foreign dignitaries. Actresses Hira Mani, Sara, and Noor Khan also graced the ramp, wearing stunning statement jewelry and FNKASIA attires.

Fashion Pakistan announces Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019

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Fashion Pakistan Council (FPC) is all set to present, Fashion Pakistan Week – Spring/Summer 2019. Commencing with a grand opening on the eve of 12th March and concluding on the 14th of March; Fashion Pakistan’s S/S ‘19 showcase promises to bring forth the best of Pakistani Fashion.

Directed and choreographed by Nubain Ali, the show’s diverse line-up includes a mix of acclaimed and new designers, presenting on the runway their latest collections.

Opening with a solo showcase exhibiting the works of Pakistan’s finest design duo, Sana Safinaz; FPW – S/S 19 will go on to bring on to ramp, the best of retail, pret, luxury pret and menswear designs on Day Two by Generation, Yasmin Zaman, Nauman Arfeen, Gul Ahmed, Obaid Sheikh, AlKaram, Boheme by Kanwal and Sania Maskatiya. This will be followed by a display of the latest summer bridal trends by Nomi Ansari, Huma Adnan, Amir Adnan, Saira*Shakira, Zainab Chottani, The Pink Tree Company, and Tena Durrani.

With an evening dedicated to summer bridals, Fashion Pakistan Week – Spring/Summer 2019, will be a season of many firsts. With the show shifting venue to an outdoor setting, leading designers are all set to send exciting fashion down the runway of fashion’s 3-day gala event.

“The Council and I are delighted to announce the first Fashion Week of the season. With a strong line-up of designers showcasing their fabulous new collections, spectacular couture and bridal designs, there are a fantastic 3 days of fashion in store for everyone. I’m looking forward to welcoming everyone to FPW – S/S ’19 – a season set to be one of the most exciting yet,” said Deepak Perwani, Chairperson of Fashion Pakistan Council.

 

This season, Fashion Pakistan will introduce, Samiya Ansari of ‘Sabs the Salon’ as the Official Stylist and Hair/Make-up Partner for FPW. Presenting the latest trends for the upcoming season, Samiya and her team will design the on-ramp look and feel of the show.
Faisal Farooqui of Dragonfly will be the Official Photographer for FPW – S/S ‘19
Muneera Valika, Aamir Lakhani and their team at Production 021 will be handling event design and execution. The Media Partner for FPW – S/S ’19 is TV One and the Radio Partner is Radio One FM91. Fareshteh Aslam and her team at Talking Point will be handling PR and Digital for the show.

Fashion Pakistan Council’s partners for FPW – S/S ’19, include:
Physiogel – Red Carper Partner
Peak Freans Butter Puff – Snack Partner
Aquafina – Beverage Partner
Eighteen – Property Partner
RedBull – Energy Drink Partner
Foodpanda – Food Partner
Greeno – Juice Partner