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Pepsi Online Food Festival: Hottest Deals & Delicious Discounts up to 70% Off!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Pepsi and GroupM are gearing up for the biggest online food festival in partnership with Foodpanda. Starting from 29th of April and continuing till the 5th of May, the Pepsi Online Food Festival is a revolutionary event which is expected to be a game changer for the service sector and e-commerce businesses in Pakistan.!

We all know that where there’s food, it has to be accompanied with a perfect drink that satisfies our cravings – and what better choice than Pepsi! For the last 50 years, the beverage brand has been associated with the country, its people, and their favourite dishes.

Karachiites are sure to enjoy the week-long event which has more than 2,000 vendors participating as well as 10 novelty vendors to take our tastebuds on a rollercoaster.

Pepsi is an iconic brand with a heritage of over 50 years in Pakistan. it is only natural that as an iconic brand, Pepsi gives the people of Pakistan this first of its kind, disruptive and memorable experience -Saad Khan, Marketing Director, Beverages PepsiCo, Inc. | Pakistan & Afghanistan BU

There are a number of eateries and cuisines just a simple click away, be it Chinese, Pan Asain, Desi or even fast food, everything will be an arm’s length for all die-hard foodies!

To top it all, there are also going to be amazing deals, vouchers and flash deals available for Karachiites with up to 70% off. That’s not all, English Biscuit Manufacturer (EBM) is giving food-fanatics a chance to save up to 65% on well-known eateries including Akram Fish Point, Ala Rasi, Praguery, Lush Crush, Cloud Naan, 14th Street Pizza, Oh My Grill, White Biryani, Burger Lab and more.

If you are having difficulty in choosing from all the options, Pepsi has your back! The brand will share their recommendations and picks from the available menus from top restaurants. Knorr is also all-in with its Fast Food Corner letting foodies take home fabulous discounts on burger joints, pizza spots, and well known fast food restaurants.

Craving for a sweet-tooth? Rafhan Desert Corner has you covered with the best savings possible on vendors such as Bond Street Waffles, Karamel, Pop Bar and Scream, just to name a few.

At GroupM, we are always a step ahead in understanding and shaping the digital landscape of Pakistan. We will continue to showcase our leadership in terms of Expertise, Partnerships and thought Process -Amna Khatib Paracha, GM Digital, GroupM

So what are you waiting for? Make the most from the Pepsi Online Food Festival!

foodpanda’s Newest Campaign: Make Your Life Easier with Your Food, Your Way!

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Picture this; you’re in your office, and a discussion ensues, just like every day at noon, the topic of discussion is nothing other than Lunch. “Aaj khanay mein kya khaein?”

Just like every other day, the time has gone from 1 pm to 2 pm and still nothing has been decided. You want to eat chaat, maybe even two samosas for lunch, but nobody wants what you are craving. You know that you can’t order it without the help of your co-workers.

Who else is going to help you foot the bill when delivery fees are added?

What if I tell you that there is an easier way to satisfy all you crave? foodpanda provides great options for food when it comes to the end of the month, or whether that means satisfying your small cravings, with only a minimum delivery cost of Rs. 50. Now you can order what you want, without the heavy delivery fees that come alongside it.

Bringing food for every mood, treat yourself and order for one.

 

Find amazing deals for yourself, and feel satisfied. Some great deals you can avail this month are:

1. Cocochan
Main courses starting from Rs 390
2. Dunkin’ Donuts
6 donuts in 399

3. Chatter Box Deli
Chicken rice bowl + drink for Rs 490

4. Lush Crush
5 icy pops for Rs 550

5. Street Kitchen
Beef U turn with fries & drink

6. Two Broke Engineers
Build your own bowl

7. Daal Rice
Daal & rice, chicken kabab & namkeen lassi Rs 180

With a minimum delivery order of Rs. 50, no craving is too small to get hand-delivered to your door. Satisfy your food cravings with foodpanda.
#HarMoodKaFood

Dubai Expo 2020: UAE Expected to Grant Visa on Arrival to More Countries

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Anusha Sachwani
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Dubai Expo 2020 Visa

Dubai Expo 2020 is around the corner, and Pakistan is actively participating in preparations. In 2018, both the UAE and Pakistan signed a participation contract with Expo 2020 authorities to create Pakistan Pavilion.

On the other hand, Dubai has been evaluating to add more countries on the list to be granted visa-on-arrival according to Issam Kazim, the chief executive of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing.

While addressing a media conference, Kazim shared that the UAE has already gone ahead and granted some countries with visa exemptions such as China and Russia. Pakistan may also be on the list given its active participation in the mega-event.

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We’re still pushing for more and more countries to be added to that and we’re working with the authorities to make sure that’s happening. The first thing we need to focus on is removing any barriers.

The country has witnessed a surge in tourism after they revised via rules and granted visa on arrival to Chinese and Russian citizens, Kazim shared. For a fee, the visa can be extended as well.

Overall, Expo 2020 is projected to contribute Dh122.6 billion to the UAE’s economy and create nearly 50,000 full-time jobs per year between 2013 and 2031, the study showed.

UAE is expecting a ‘boom’ in their tourism sector particularly from October 2020 to April 2021 as stated by Ernst & Young said in a study of the economic impact.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

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Ramadan 2019 to Likely Begin From May 6: PMD

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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ramadan 2019

According to Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD), Ramadan moon is likely to be sighted on Monday evening, May 6, 2019

Consequently, the holy month is expected to begin on May 7.

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A press released by PMD states:

The new moon of Ramzan, 1440 AH will be born on crossing conjunction point at 03-45 PST on 05- 05-2019.

Astronomical parameters of the new moon and average cloud amounts at Pilot Balloon Observatories of Pakistan Meteorological Department are attached herewith.

According to astronomical parameters, there is No Chance of sighting the new moon of Ramzan, 1440 AH on the evening of 05-05-2019 i.e. on 29th of Shaban, 1440 AH.

According to climate record, the weather is expected fair/partly cloudy in most parts of the country.

A PMD expert stated: 

“The new moon will be 15 hours and 18 minutes old by the time sun sets on Sunday, May 5 in Pakistan, and it will be only seven degrees above the horizon”

Countries in the Middle East and Saudi Arabia will likely witness the Ramadan moon on May 5 with the first fast to be on May 6

 

Sri Lanka Postpones Free Visa on Arrival for Pakistan

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Sri Lanka Visa on Arrival

Sri Lanka has now suspended its plans to allow free visa on arrival to citizens of 39 countries, including Pakistan

The decision in light of the devastating Easter suicide bombings that reportedly killed 360 people.

Tourism Minister, John Amaratunga said in a statement:

“Although arrangements were in place to issue visas on arrival for citizens of 39 countries, we have now decided to hold it for the time being in consideration of the current security situation.”

Earlier it was reported by Khaleej Times that Sri Lanka was rolling out free visa on arrival for citizens of 39 countries and Pakistan was also on the list.

In a bid to boost tourism, Sri Lanka was opening doors to travelers from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and South Korea.

The promotion was supposed to be effective from May 1 and was likely to continue until six months.

The South Asian country was aiming to lure in tourist to for the Yala monsoon season, which runs from May to August.

Following is the complete list of countries that are now offering visa-free, Visa on Arrival (VOA) and e-visa to Pakistani passport holders.

Visa-Free Entry

  1. Dominica (6 months)
  2. Haiti (3 months)
  3. Qatar
  4. Micronesia (30 days)
  5. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (30 days)
  6. Trinidad and Tobago (3 months)
  7. Vanuatu (30 days)

Visa On Arrival

  1.  Cambodia (30 days)
  2. Cape Verde (30 days)
  3. Comoros (45 days)
  4. Guinea-Bissau (90 days)
  5. Madagascar (90 days)
  6. Maldives (30 days)
  7. Mauritania
  8. Mozambique (30 days)
  9. Nepal (30 days)
  10. Palau (30 days)
  11. Rwanda (30 days)
  12. Samoa (90 days)
  13.  Somalia (30 days)
  14.  Timor Leste (30 days)
  15.  Togo (7 days)
  16.  Tuvalu (30 days)
  17. Uganda (30 days)

Countries Offering E-Visa To Pakistanis

  1. Antigua & Barbuda
  2. Australia
  3. Azerbaijan
  4. Bahrain
  5. Benin
  6. Bolivia
  7. Cambodia
  8. Colombia
  9. Djibouti
  10. Ethiopia
  11. Gabon
  12. Georgia
  13. Guinea-Bissau
  14. Kenya
  15. Kyrgyzstan
  16. Lesotho
  17. Malaysia
  18. Myanmar
  19. Moldova
  20. Nigeria
  21. Rwanda
  22. Saint Kitts and Nevis
  23. Sao Tome and Principe
  24. Tajikistan
  25. Turkey
  26. Uganda
  27. United Arab Emirates
  28. Uzbekistan
  29. Zambia
  30. Zimbabwe

KE LIVE: K-Electric Launches its Mobile App

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Adding yet another avenue for customer service K-Electric has launched the KE Live app for its consumers.

The app, which allows access to a variety of services, is available on the App store for iPhone users as well as on the Google Play store for Android users.

Alternatively, the app can also be downloaded from the web portal, https://live.ke.com.pk.

With smartphone penetration in Pakistan on the rise and with most users residing in the largest urban center of Karachi, it only makes sense to launch an app.

After signing up the user will have access to a number of features such as billing details with historic data, duplicate bill downloads, and integrated unit consumption comparative graphs.

Other features include live power status update, the ability to report power theft and to lodge complaints. Consumers will also be able to use the app to locate their nearest customer care center.

A KE spokesperson said, “We have always believed in providing state of the art solutions to our customers. The launch of the app fits right in with KE’s use of technology and innovation in its customer-centric approach. We already offer a wide range of avenues to address consumer requests ranging from 30 customer care centres spread across its network, as well as one of the largest call centers state of the art consumer experience platform.”

In recognition of its efforts towards maximizing convenience for customers through state-of-the-art digital solutions, KE has won several awards including ‘Best Digital Media Team’ award at the Pakistan Digi Awards 2018 for the second consecutive year. K-Electric also won the ‘Best Use of Technology’ award in the ‘Best Customer Innovation’ category at the Genesys G-Summit Middle East 2017, held in Dubai. This was the first time a Pakistani company won an award at this regional platform.

The power utility also offers facilitation at consumers’ doorstep with mobile vans and round the clock engagement via social media forums. KE is also one of the first utility companies to implement SAP IS-U, state-of-the-art customer relations, and billing management system. The KE Live app is expected to greatly enhance the user experience and improve their relationship with customers.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

Instagram & Snapchat Likely to Restrict Screenshots After WhatsApp

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Anusha Sachwani
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Credits: Mashable India

WhatsApp has been experimenting with many different features in order to tackle fake news and other privacy-related matters.

Recently, the application was spotted testing a no-screenshot feature which prevented a user from taking shots of the chat.

Now, it is speculated that Instagram and Snapchat are also deciding to prevent users from doing the same.

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In a recent report, Dazeinfo has shared that Snapchat is going to make it even trickier for individuals to capture the images, even the old turn-off-the-wifi-and-screenshot trick will not work for users.

On the other hand, Instagram might take-up Snapchat’s idea of notifying users of the name of the user who has done the deed.

Instagram is Testing Screenshot Alerts for Insta Stories!

Not only will these restrictions contribute to helping with privacy and curbing of fake news, but will also help in building trust between the user and the platform, given how Facebook has been in hot waters over user privacy and other reasons the last few months.

Have something to add to the story? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

Stay tuned to Brandsyanrio for more news and updates.

 

East River Hosts DigiTales

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Facebook Training Session, DigiTales, which aimed to educate both employees and partners was hosted by East River Pvt Ltd, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing digital advertising agencies.

The session was conducted by Facebook’s Cindy Nguyen, a Partner Manager at Facebook for the SMB Team, and is one of the representatives for the South Asia/Pakistan region, and Yohny Chan, an Account Manager at Facebook for the last 2+ years, with a vast experience in performance marketing.

 

The main objective of this training session and DigiTales as a whole was to stress upon the importance of recognizing Facebook’s changing dynamics and transforming role since the platform is not just a mere social media tool anymore but an emerging digital marketing asset.

DigiTales was well attended by the following brands: Interwood Mobel, Butterfly, Hiba Life, Sipona, Culligan, Engro Foundation, Rapid Compute, Ziauddin Group, NTL and US Consulate.

As an organization, East River specializes in creating innovative digital content that is tailored to specific business needs. With a unique blend of strategy, creativity, and technology, it aims to translate the client’s vision into an effective, attention-grabbing campaign that ensures brand visibility at all times.

Sharing his thoughts on DigiTales, Business Development Head at East River Shehan Rayer said “Training has always been one of the key foundations of East River. Firstly, for our employees but equally important for our valued and trusted partners. We believe the more informed our clients are the easier it is to work together and achieve mutual targets and KPIs. It’s a simple formula that has proven successful.”

The training session also outlined how to best use Facebook as a business tool. Not only that, it underscored the need to know your way around digital.

Speaking about DigiTales, East River CEO Faizan Syed said “East River DNA consists of Kaizen, which is a Japanese word for continuous improvement. Through training sessions such as these, we are looking to continually improve our service delivery as well as the knowledge-base of the partners we work with.”

Uber is Spreading Smiles & Lifting Spirits of Communities Across Pakistan

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In Pakistan, Uber celebrated its ‘Global Service Week’, where employees engaged in various volunteer work across cities.

Clad in black and white T-shirts emblazoned with ‘Uber in the community’, the volunteers, visited the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital (SKMH), Patient’s Aid Foundation (PAF), Fatima Memorial Hospital, and SOS village.

At Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital (SKMH), the Uber team distributed toys amongst the child patients and spent time with them at the hospital.

Uber community service

During this service week, Uber Pakistan also aligned with a leading non-profit in Karachi, Patient’s Aid Foundation (PAF) focusing on osteoporosis awareness. As part of the activity, Uber employees came up with ideas to promote DEXA scan – one of the screening methods for osteoporosis – at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, set-up by PAF, which is available free of cost for females.

Uber volunteers also managed to contribute to Fatima Memorial Hospital in a way that would create a significant impact on the organization. The Uber teams did some brainstorming sessions with the hospital teams and provided recommendations to help the institution implement successful plans and campaigns.

Lastly, the Uber team visited SOS Village and spent time while taking the children through creative thought-development games and activities, followed by an entertaining talent show put on display by the children alongside Uber team.

Uber

Uber Pakistan has organized a number of activities to serve the community both organically through the platform, and through programs and philanthropy. Last year, Uber partnered with Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to empower women by helping selected BISP beneficiaries to acquire driving skills and providing them 100 rickshaws with minimal installments for repayment. Aiming to enable women to exit the poverty cycle through sustainable earning opportunity.

Similarly, last year, an awareness drive was conducted by driver partners in Lahore wherein they distributed free smog kits to Uber riders, to give them some relief during their daily commute in the smog season.

Uber

Uber also teamed up with Kashf Foundation in a bid to educate driver partners on how to refrain from inappropriate behavior to recognize and prevent unsuitable actions. Titled ‘Dignity at Work’, this training was a part of Uber’s global initiative to help prevent harassment of any kind.

Moreover, Uber’s Pakistan-based executives can be seen volunteering for mentorship programs at the National Incubation Center across Pakistan. Every year, the tech firm organizes a national startup competition giving an opportunity to aspiring tech startup professionals to be guided by experienced trainers and eventually have their ideas judged by investors and mentors during the course of the competition.

Such initiatives are a testament to the fact that Uber takes its social responsibilities seriously and continues to make a difference in the communities it operates in.

GroupM Launches Pepsi Online Food Festival with Foodpanda

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GroupM Pakistan has pioneered and yet again delivered an industry first!

Pakistan’s first-ever online food festival with Foodpanda as the platform partner is the start of the “Food-Commerce” revolution.

Pepsi is the Title sponsor of the “Pepsi Online Food Festival”, strengthening their food association.

“Pepsi is an iconic brand with a heritage flourishing over 50 years in Pakistan and it is only natural that as an iconic brand, Pepsi gives the people of Pakistan this first of its kind, disruptive and memorable experience”, commented Saad Khan, Marketing Director, Beverages PepsiCo, Inc. | Pakistan & Afghanistan BU.

The groundbreaking Online Food Festival in partnership with Foodpanda is set to take Karachi by storm from 29th April to 5th May 2019.

The event will run for 7 days with several brands and eateries coming together to offer exclusive deals to the citizens of Karachi. This one of its kind festivals will also feature more than 2000 vendors and 10 novelty vendors; making it one grand tantalizing affair for Karachites!

“At GroupM, we are always a step ahead in understanding and shaping the digital landscape of Pakistan. We will continue to showcase our leadership in terms of Expertise, Partnerships and thought Process”, commented Amna Khatib Paracha, GM Digital, GroupM.

Interest-Free Loans for Young Engineers to be Offered by PEC

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Anusha Sachwani
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PEC Loans

Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) Chairman Engineer Jawed Salim Qureshi has announced that the council would offer interest-free loans to young engineers.

For this purpose, they will set up an Engineering Construction Bank to provide these loans to the individuals so that they can start their own venture.

Furthermore, the chairman shared that this is an effort in order to promote an entrepreneurial culture within the country among the youngsters and tackle existing issues like unemployment.

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While addressing the Pakistan Society of Agricultural Engineers at University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), Qureshi shared that it is possible to produce low-priced electricity in Pakistan.

He added that the high costs of electricity are taking a negative toll on Pakistan’s exports and there is a dire need to improve the agriculture situation to stabilize the national economy.

Collaborated efforts are needed for supporting the farming community, the downtrodden segment of society, and to promote modern and smart technology for increasing per-acre productivity.

UAF Vice Chancellor Dr. Muhammad Ashraf also shared his two cents and added:

Engineers should come up with low-cost agro-technology for small farms so that per-acre production can be increased manifold.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

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School Summer Vacations 2019 Announced in Sindh

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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School Summer Vacations

The schedule for school summer vacations has been rolled out for Sindh’s educational institutes. New timings for institutes have also been announced.

According to the new schedule, the vacations for schools will began from May 1 and will end on June 30.

What’s more, the timing of schools have also been revised from 8:00 am to 02:00 pm.

Private Schools Fee for Summer Vacations Barred by SHC

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has barred private schools from charging summer vacation fees from parents in advance.

A notification was issued in this regards by SHC on Monday in which the authority has strictly warned schools about receiving the advanced fees.

On the other hand, parents have been asked to submit the receipt with the court in case of non-compliance.

“Supreme Court had refunded one-month fees last year. What’s the reason to collect charges this year against the court’s order?” the court questioned.

The administration was also warned of contempt charges if any school was to get caught ignoring the court’s orders.

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On 8th April, the high court passed a verdict that private schools will not charge more than one month’s fee from students and showed resentment on the ‘extortion’ of two to three months’ payment in advance.

Justice Aqeel Abbasi shared, “You people are even ahead of the tax department. Don’t violate the court’s orders. We are now handling the issue leniently, don’t force us to come harder at you.”

“Do you pay three months’ salaries in advance to the teachers?” the bench questioned. “You are paying Rs. 25,000 (to teachers) while getting a signed Rs. 50,000 receipt,” the judge remarked.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Avengers: Endgame Full Movie Leaked

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Avengers: Endgame Full Movie

The hype of Avengers: Endgame is high in Pakistan with its tickets being sold like hot cakes.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)’s magnum opus is all set to be released tomorrow on April 26 in cinemas countrywide and fans cannot control their excitement.

However, the Hollywood saga has leaked online by the infamous, Tamilrockers.

An illegal online streaming network, Tamilrockers has uploaded Avengers: Endgame Full Movie on their website.

Reportedly, the links of the movie are also uploaded on ThePirateBay and TorrentFreak.

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However, it is a ‘poor quality’ camera-recorded print that has been leaked and is going viral through file sharing sites.

The leaks began from China, where the film opened two days ahead of the US premiere.

Marvel had gone to extreme lengths to safeguard the film from piracy.

The 22nd film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and grand conclusion to the story, Avengers: Endgame stars Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, and Scarlett Johansson, among others.

Atletico De Madrid Academia Opens Doors in Pakistan!

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Kayenat Kalam
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Update: Pakistani children and football go hand-in-hand. The talented tots are truly a wonderful sight to see given the amazing skills our children have.

Atletico De Madrid Academia is here to give them a professional platform for further development.

It is the first European team to open an academy in Pakistan, a country which is obsessed with cricket and has a Prime Minister who himself is a sports legacy and former captain of the national team.


The academy is training both boys and girls under the presence of Javier Visea and Daniel Limones.

They always have their eyes open; they are willing to learn. Some kids come here for new experiences, just to try. But others are already football fans -Visea said

Visea has been teaching the children of Lahore football for several months now.

We have found a lot of people that want to play football -Limones

Mohamed Atta Tanseer, a Kohat Cement executive had tried to get Real Madrid to open an academy in Pakistan, however, it did not work out in their favor. Instead, their rival Atletico De Madrid decided to open an academy in Pakistan.

Atletico De Madrid Director Syed Zahab Ali said:

We plan to open six academies in the next five years in Pakistan. Two in Lahore, two in Karachi, one in Islamabad and one in Rawalpindi

As of now, the academy is open to children 3 days a week in Lahore and on the weekends a lead training session takes place outside the learning center. So far, 600 children have signed up for the sessions.

When it comes to football, Pakistan is still thriving to revamp the system to promote this much-loved sport in the country.

It looks like things are finally changing in favor of the sport and for football lovers- the future looks brighter than ever!

The Spanish football club Atletico Madrid is to officially open their first football academy, the ‘Atletico De Madrid Academia’ in Pakistan later this month!

According to Independent, the football academy in partnership with Atletico Madrid will be opened in Lahore.

Atletico is ambitious to find raw football talent in Pakistan. The football academy will train talented school children from all over the country under the guidance of Spanish coaches.

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Atletico wants to see the player progression in Pakistan’s national youth teams in three to five years, and Pakistani players playing for Los Colchoneros in the near future.

This initiative has been taken by Lahore businessmen Muhammad Atta Tanseer and his cousin Omer Sheikh, who are passionate about football and are committed to promoting football in Pakistan.

Talking about the establishment of a football academy in Lahore, the CEO of Lahore academy, Muhammad Atta Tanseer said:

We are merely starting to scratch the surface of infinite talent that remains to be discovered and cultivated into world-class competencies. We are opening the first academy in Lahore and also planning to open in Islamabad and Karachi. We will be holding training camps, clinics and training sessions in other major cities and towns of Pakistan as well.

Two Atletico coaches, Daniel Limones, and Javier Visea, are busy in training Pakistani coaches and talent scouting in local schools and coaching. They both have been living in Lahore since last September.

Daniel Limones said,

No professional team from Europe has started this project in Pakistan. We are the first, and it’s a great opportunity. I think that we have an opportunity to do a lot of things here. Pakistan is a big country with a lot of people, more than 200 million. So in Atlético de Madrid, we thought that it could be a really good opportunity for us. We can find a lot of potential here and a lot of good players.

The formation of a football academy in Pakistan could be the vanguard to more La Liga involvement in South Asia.

Javier Visea added:

We are not looking for players for Atletico Madrid because we know that this is going to be very difficult… Our target is to improve the football here.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates and news!

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Shan e Ramazan 2019 on ARY Digital: Registration, Passes, Timings

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shan e ramazan 2019

Ramzan Transmission 2019: The popular Shan e Ramazan 2019 transmission by ARY scored the highest ratings last year and will be gracing your TV screens this year, too.

Although it has been more than 2 years since the iconic Junaid Jamshed passed away, his absence is still felt in the shows he once hosted.

In a recent Instagram post, Waseem Badami confirmed that he will be hosting the Shan e Ramazan this year, too.

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#ShaneRamazan

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Moreover, as seen in a promotional video, Faysal Qureshi and Iqrar ul Hasan will be hosting the show alongside Badami.

We will post the trio’s official promotional video and OST once they are released by the channel itself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4daafncX7ak

Shan e Ramazan 2019 Registration

Call 021-111-279-111 for registration. Follow the instructions on the phone and receive all the information about ticket fees, what time to reach the venue and entry details.

Timings

Shan e Ramazan will begin airing from the first of Ramadan and the timings will be 2:00 am for suhoor and 2:30 pm till Maghrib. The special transmission of the show is expected to run until Chand Raat.

Contributed by: Hera Mannan

Chinese Buses, Trucks & Trailers to be Manufactured in Pakistan

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Anusha Sachwani
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Chinese Busses in Pakistan

Malik Group of Companies and Rawal Industrial Equipment have signed an MoU which will allow the manufacturing of Chinese busses, trucks, and trailers in Pakistan.

The MoU was signed by Malik Khuda Bakhsh, Chairman and CEO of Malik Group of Companies and Farrukh Kamal, CEO of Rawal Industrial Equipment for the allowance of Chinese heavy transporter vehicles.

While addressing the present individuals at the occasion, Kamal shared that the company has been well-established and is keeping an eye on China-Pakistan and the boosting trade between both countries.

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Reportedly, the assembly plant will be set up at Daudkhel, District Mianwali while production is aimed to start by year-end. Given that the plant will be in the route of the CPEC trade, it will highly influence the manufacturing of vehicles and other technology.

Furthermore, the plant will also bring approximately 5,000 jobs and provide the tourism industry with the needed luxury buses to promote a stronger and positive image of Pakistan. Other products include trucks, tankers, excavators, prime movers, earth moving machinery, and related tech.

On the other hand, Khuda Baksh also addressed the present guests at the occasion and stated that the agreement will not only help supply the needed for transportation for the urban parts of Sindh but also make custom vehicles for selective industries and areas like the Bus Rapid Transit System.

He further added that he was in contact with the  Sindh Transport Department and had shared his desire to launching Chinese-origin busses for public transport especially in a city like Karachi.

Reportedly, the plant will produce 600 Sunlong, 5000 Shacman trucks, 10,000 CIMC-RJST Semi-trailers, and Tankers annually. The expected cost of this project is approximately USD $7-10 million.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

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Film Jury of Lux Style Awards Issues Statement After Nominees Boycott

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Lux style awards

The film jury of the Lux Style Awards 2019 has released a statement after several celebrities announced their disassociation from the nominations.

It stated that all LSA nominations are based on merit, regardless of any case that was ongoing.

Following is the complete PR released by LSA:

Over the past 18 years, the Lux Style Awards have been nurturing Pakistani excellence in fashion, films, music, and drama.

Over these two decades, the Lux Style Awards nominations have been decided by an unbiased, independent and transparent jury of industry peers and critics.

Neither the Lux Style Awards nor Unilever Pakistan has ever intruded into the independence of the Jury’s decision. The LSA’s Jury takes pride in this legacy of merit and authenticity, which have stood the test of time.
In 2019, the Lux Style Awards have been surrounded by dialog around nominees involved in a matter of alleged sexual harassment. The LSA Film jury joins the Lux Brand and Unilever Pakistan in condemning all acts of intolerance, discrimination or harassment.

However, it is also important to emphasize that the decisions of the Film Jury were based on an assessment of the merits of the cinematic work. We do not consider any other extraneous issues related to the personal characters or actions of people associated with that work.

The Film Jury of the Lux Style Awards appreciates the sensitivity of the subject and recognizes the intensity of public sentiment. Nevertheless, it is also important to respect that the case is being decided by Pakistan’s judicial system.

We have complete faith in the law of the land and believe that justice will prevail.

The Film Jury
Lux Style Awards 2019

MCB Bank Reports Exceptional Growth, Announces Highest Quarterly Dividend

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Press Release
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MCB Bank

MCB Bank reports exceptional growth of 24% in Profit Before Tax – Announces the highest quarterly dividend of Rs. 4 / share for the banking industry

The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited met under the Chairmanship of Mian Mohammad Mansha, on April 24, 2019, to review the performance of the Bank and approve the condensed interim financial statements for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019.

The Bank has declared a first interim cash dividend of Rs. 4 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2019, continuing with its highest dividend payout trend.

Standalone Profit Before Tax (PBT) of the Bank for the three months period ended March 31, 2019, increased by 24% to Rs. 9.08 billion.

The effective tax rate for the quarter increased to 44% primarily on account of super tax @ 4% recorded for the tax year 2018, as enacted through the Second Supplementary Act, 2019.

Based on the interest rate calls, the shorter term maturity profiling of the asset base enabled the Bank to leverage the significant interest rate hike.

Resultantly, the net interest income increased by an impressive 22% over the corresponding period last year. The non-markup income block of the Bank was reported at Rs 3.5 billion with major contributions coming in from fee line under credit, guarantees and remittance segments.

On the operating expenses side excluding pension fund, despite the surge in inflationary pressures, the Bank was able to contain the growth percentage to 12%.

The increase includes the deposit protection premium cost amounting to Rs. 288 million, which was made applicable from July 01, 2018. Excluding the impact of deposit protection premium, the increase in operating cost was only 8.31%. The bank continued with its recovery trajectory of classified portfolio and reversed provision amounting to Rs. 405 million on advances whereas reversal of Rs. 26 million was recorded on equity portfolio in the first quarter of 2019.

The Bank remained ahead of the industry on the domestic deposits front, increasing its share to 7.66% from 7.57% as of December 2018. Based on the weekly averages, the domestic deposit base of MCB has grown by 1% as opposed to the decline of 2% reported by the industry. Focusing on its low-cost deposit base, the Bank was able to add 150,000 new accounts during the first quarter of 2019, which reflects customer confidence and the inherent value of a strong brand name.

The Bank on a consolidated basis is operating the 2nd largest network of 1,550 branches in Pakistan. This includes 176 Islamic Banking branches of its wholly owned Islamic Banking subsidiary.

The Bank remains one of the prime stocks traded in the Pakistani equity markets with the highest market capitalization in the industry. The profitability and payout returns of the Bank are one of the highest in the industry.

The Bank remains well capitalized as the Capital Adequacy Ratio is 17.82% against the requirement of 11.90% (including capital conservation buffer of 1.90%). Quality of the capital is evident from Bank’s Common Equity Tier-1 (CET1) to total risk-weighted assets ratio which comes to 15.72% against the requirement of 6.00%. Bank’s capitalization also resulted in a leverage ratio of 7.28% which is well above the regulatory limit of 3.0%. The Bank reported Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 195.96% and Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) of 132.20% against the requirement of 100%.

The Bank enjoys the highest local credit ratings of AAA / A1+ categories for the long term and short term respectively, based on PACRA notification dated June 27, 2018. Moreover, PACRA has maintained a TFC rating of MCB Bank Limited at AAA, through its notification dated June 27, 2018.

 

 

Rooh Afza’s Refreshing New Summer TVC Encourages Planting Trees

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Web Desk
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rooh afza

Whilst summer in Pakistan brings a great deal of heat and sweat, there are a number of refreshing things like fresh juices, seasonal fruits, cold drinks and beach trips that we look forward to enjoying.

Rooh Afza’s latest Summer TVC 2019 highlights all the goodness of summer whilst encouraging the audience to recycle their bottles to plant trees.

Save the Environment and Have Fun While You’re At It!

Climate change is happening and we all need to view the effects of global warming seriously.

According to a report by the World Economic Forum, Pakistan has one of the lowest levels of forest cover in the region which is well below the 12% recommended by the UN.

This is constantly affecting us and our environment alike, and we need as many trees as possible to counter forest depletion. Not many of us do much about it on an individual level, but Rooh Afza’s latest TVC looks refreshing and fun, whilst raising awareness.

It also instills motivation to take action and plant some trees.

Summer TVC 2019

Rooh Afza breaks the code for summers this year! To fight with the ever-growing heat, what better time is there to plant trees and staying cool with a rejuvenating glass of Pakistan’s local favorite? Rooh Afza is growing a climate conscious movement committed to making Pakistan cooler and greener. So let’s come together to join our hands in planting trees and growing happiness!#PlantForPakistan #ShadesOfHope #RoohAfza

Posted by Rooh Afza on Saturday, April 13, 2019

In the TVC we hear Zeb Bangash sing profound words in her honey-like voice “Jaibon mein bhar ker kirnein dhoop ki,Mil ker sajaaein chhaaon ghani” whilst an adorable little boy surprises a girl with a seedling planted in the bottom half of Rooh Afza’s used plastic bottle.

Together the children carry it to the garden to plant it making it a great, productive summer activity for children.

The mother takes pride in this activity. She stirs up a cold, refreshing jug of Rooh Afza and serves it to the kids with lemon and ice. They, in turn, take a selfie and post it on social media, inspiring thousands of youngsters and adults alike to partake in the same.

Summer and Rooh Afza – A Classic Combination

Needless to say, the ad resonates well with us, as the popular combination of summer and Rooh Afza continues to remain the favorite of many Pakistanis to date. This light, rose-colored refreshment has ingredients that are rejuvenating and has become associated as a national drink.

An Ad as Refreshing as the Drink Itself

Commonly known as “The Original Red Drink”, Rooh Afza by Hamdard is sure to leave a positive impact on the audience. The powerhouse has always believed in giving back to society and has made constant efforts in this regards with its CSR activities.

The ad addresses critical environmental and climatic factors, encouraging its audience to plant trees in used Rooh Afza bottles, thereby encouraging recycling.

Contributed by: Hera Manaan

 

 

Aagha Ali Breaks Silence Over Movie Offer from India

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Hira Ahmed
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aagha ali

The handsome Pakistani actor Agha Ali is currently making headlines because of his upcoming breakup song titled ‘Main Hara’.

The actor revealed the teaser of the song earlier this month and his fans just cannot stop talking about it.

Moreover, we just found out that the singer-turned-actor Agha Ali was offered an Indian movie that nobody ever knew about.

Main Haara: Aagha Ali’s Heartbreaking Track Gets Noticed by Sarah Khan

During an interview with HUM news, the actor revealed that he was recently offered a Punjabi Indian movie but he turned it down.

While telling about his offer, Aagha Ali said:

I don’t want to make a debut in an Indian Punjabi movie. I would rather make a debut in a Pakistani movie and then I would go on.

He further added that if the situation between India and Pakistan gets better, he might think to work across the border.

Have a look at his interview below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sougXUt8dLU

This wouldn’t be a new thing to say that Indians are totally in love with our artists. Recently, Adnan Siddiqui was approached for yet another role in B-town after his exceptional performance in Mom.

What do you think about the story? Let us know in the comments section below.

For more updates and details, stay tuned to Brandsynario.

The post was first published on Very Filmi.

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