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Bahrain Visa Rules for Pakistanis Relaxed: Reports

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Anusha Sachwani
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Bahrain has relaxed its visa restrictions for Pakistanis who are wanting to enter the country according to Albawba (Arab website).

Previously, it was reported that many Pakistanis found it difficult to acquire the visa.

They had taken their concern to social media. At the time, Gulf Daily News quoted an official of a local company that they are facing complications with visa requests for Pakistanis at the Labor Market Regulatory Authority.

“NEW VISAS FOR PAKISTANIS HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD”

Pakistanis Temporarily Banned from Entering Bahrain: Reports

A ‘visa ban’ was placed in the middle of last year after Iranians traveled and tried to enter the country with forged Pakistani passports. However, now it seems that they have relaxed the rules once again.

There is speculation that Bahrain had relaxed its visa policy for Pakistani applicants last month, but there are no confirmations on this news. On the other hand, many individuals who are members of online forums had specially made the forum to discuss the matter.

“I spoke to Afzaal Mahmood, the Ambassador of Pakistan to Bahrain via LinkedIn,” member Update for Pakistan Passport Holders forum said.

He says that now the issue has been resolved and the unofficial ban has been removed, so I believe things should get back to normal.

Another user said her mother’s online visit visa application had been approved, after being rejected five times.

In 10 minutes visa got approved (following the latest application)

However, the forum moderator cautioned that some applicants could still face obstacles.

There is no issue on visas for blood relatives, whether the visitor is dependent. No issue on visas for people in Bahrain, i.e you cancel visa and apply for another type.

Employment visas (are) also relaxed, but it is case by case. Big companies face no issues, but some smaller ones may face issues.

Afterward, reportedly by Albawaba, Pakistanis entering Bahrain from Saudi Arabia via King Fahad Causeway are apparently facing extra immigration checks, including fingerprinting. However, those who have gone through the process are saying it was quite hassle-free.

In September 2018, it was reported by GDN that Pakistanis in Bahrain were being summoned to police stations for fingerprint verification. No further explanations were given as to why this was being done.

During the same month, the Bahrain police arrested 14 Iranians who had entered the country on forged Pakistani passports. In December, 7 were arrested in Balochistan, Pakistan for having fake Pakistani passports.

The Pakistan Embassy has not yet commented on the matter.

Pakistani Fast Bowler Shaheen Afridi Salutes Pakistan Air Force Officers

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Anusha Sachwani
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Shaheen Afridi

Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Afridi is one of the top talents the country has seen.

Not only has he dominated the game and shown his sheer talent with the national team, but he has also worked his magic with Pakistan Super League (PSL) as well.

Shaheen, while at the National Stadium in Karachi was seen shaking hands with Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Officers.

Midst of the meet sports correspondent and anchor Shaoib Jatt asked him about his views on their work of taking down two Indian aircraft.

In response, the young talent saluted the PAF officers and welcomed them very warmly. He was very happy and pleased to have met with the protectors of the sky.

Social Media Reacts to Shaheen Afridi’s Salute to PAF

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Samsung Galaxy S10 & S10+ Officially Launch in Pakistan

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Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+

As a way of celebrating a decade since the launch of the first Galaxy S, Samsung Electronics Pakistan, one of the leading electronics companies in the world, launched the Galaxy S10 | Galaxy S10+ at a press conference in Karachi today.

The new revolutionary smartphones saw a record number of pre-orders since it’s unveiling in February and have also received extremely positive feedback.

The Galaxy S10 line is engineered to meet the distinct needs of today’s smartphone market, so consumers can do more of what they love. Each device delivers a next-generation experience in the categories consumers care about the most: groundbreaking innovations in display, camera, and performance.

For consumers looking for a supercharged device, Galaxy S10+ promises to take every spec – from display to camera, to performance – to the next level. The Galaxy S10 line offers consumers more choices and expects to set a new standard for smartphones.

ROY CHANG Managing Director Samsung Electronics Pakistan & Afghanistan” Our vision is to be the leading innovator of new mobile experiences that enrich the lives of our customers. We believe that meaningful technology has the power to unleash the true human potential and that is exactly what our revolutionary S10|S10+ has the power to do”.

Some of the features of the Galaxy S10 include Samsung’s best screen yet, the world’s first Dynamic AMOLED display. As the first HDR10+ certified smartphone, the display delivers vivid digital content combined with dynamic tone mapping which provides a wider range of color for a brilliant, more realistic picture. Galaxy S10’s Dynamic AMOLED display is also VDE-certified for vibrant bright colors and extraordinary contrast ratio for even deeper blacks and brighter whites.

Verified by Display Mate, consumers will be able to enjoy exceptionally accurate colors on their mobile device – even in harsh sunlight. The Dynamic AMOLED display also reduces blue light through its TÜV Rheinland-certified Eye Comfort display without compromising picture quality or adding a filter.

The result of a groundbreaking engineering process, Galaxy S10’s unique Infinity-O Display packs an array of sensors and camera technology into a hole-in display – allowing customers to maximize their screen real estate without any distractions.

The Galaxy S10’s Dynamic AMOLED display also includes the first-ever in-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner that reads the 3D contours of its user’s physical thumbprint – not a 2D image of it – for improved anti-spoofing. With the world’s first FIDO Alliance Biometric Component certification, this next generation biometrics authentication offers vault-like security to keep the device safe.

Pro-Grade Camera

Building on Samsung’s camera leadership of Dual Pixel and Dual Aperture firsts, Galaxy S10 introduces new camera technology and advanced intelligence that makes it easy to take epic shots and videos:

  • Ultra Wide Lens: A first for the S Series, Galaxy S10 offers an Ultra Wide Lens with a 123-degree field of view, as the human eye. Perfect for impressive landscape shots, big panoramas and even fitting the entire extended family into the photo.
  • Super Steady & High-Quality Video Recording: Galaxy S10 offers Super Steady recording with digital stabilization technology which allows customers to capture a variety of moments. Both front and rear cameras can shoot in up to UHD quality, and in an industry first, the rear camera gives the customers the flexibility to record in HDR10+.
  • AI Camera: Galaxy S10 makes already smart features more accurate with a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for pro-grade shots worth sharing without having to manually select any advanced camera settings. Scene Optimizer can now recognize and more accurately process additional scenes because of the NPU. And with Shot Suggestion, Galaxy S10 offers automatic composition recommendations.

Intelligent Performance Features to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Phone

Galaxy S10 is built with premium hardware and machine-learning-based software. From brand new power-sharing capabilities to AI-powered performance enhancement and Intelligent Wi-Fi, Galaxy S10 is Samsung’s most intelligent device yet, from the inside out.

  • Wireless PowerShare: Samsung introduces Wireless Power Share on Galaxy S10, making it possible to easily charge Qi-certified smartphones and even compatible wearable devices. In addition, Galaxy S10 is capable of charging itself and a second device simultaneously via Wireless PowerShare, while connected to a regular charger.
  • Intelligent Performance: The new AI software on the Galaxy S10 automatically optimizes battery, CPU, RAM, and even device temperature based on how customers use their phone and continue to learn and get better over time. Leveraging AI-capabilities, Galaxy S10 also learns how they use their device in order to launch their most frequently used apps faster.
  • Intelligent Wi-Fi: Galaxy S10 comes with Intelligent Wi-Fithat allows for an uninterrupted and safe connection by seamlessly switching between Wi-Fi and LTE, as well as showing alerts of potentially risky Wi-Fi Galaxy S10 also supports the new Wi-Fi 6 standard, making it possible for better Wi-Fi performance when connected to a compatible router.
  • Bixby Routines: On Galaxy S10, Bixby automates customers’ routines and provides personalized recommendations to make life easier. With pre-set and personalized routines, such as Driving and Before Bed routines, which are customized based on customers’ habits, Galaxy S10 makes things simpler by automatically reducing device touches and cutting steps out of the day.
  • Galaxy S10 not only offers top of the line features to its customers but also offers exclusive benefits via the Samsung member’s app.
    • S10|S10+ owners can avail a 25% discount on Swarovski crystal jewelry.
    • S10|S10+ owners can avail a 20% discount on Careem rides.
    • S10|S10+ owners can avail a discount of up to PKR 26,000 on selected Samsung Smart TV’s.
    • S10|S10+ owners can get priority service at all service centers of Samsung’s authorized distributors across Pakistan.
    • S10| S10+ customers will get 10GB mobile data free from Telenor Pakistan.
  • Launch Bundle: Customers will get an exclusive bundle of a wireless charger and a 10,000 mAh battery pack on the purchase of the Galaxy S10|S10+

According to Display Mate, peak luminance of up to 1200 nits.

Galaxy S10 and S10+’s display has been awarded certification for 100% Mobile Color Volume with a contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1 by VDE Germany.

According to Display Mate, 0.4 JNCD color accuracy at DCI-P3 color gamut.

TÜV Rheinland, a globally recognized certification institute, awarded Galaxy S10 and S10+ display the Eye Comfort Certification based on its ability to drastically reduce the harmful effects of blue light. This certification can be found on www.tuv.com with the ID 1419064785.

Available on Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10 5G. Galaxy S10e has a Fingerprint Scanner located on the power button.

HDR10+ recording quality may vary based on sharing platform and playback environment; HDR10+ color is only available on supported devices or platforms.

Wireless PowerShare limited to Samsung or other compatible smartphones with WPC Qi wireless charging, such as Galaxy S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, S7, S7 edge, S7 Active, S6, S6 edge, S6 Active, S6 edge+, Note9, Note8, Note FE, Note5, and Samsung wearable devices including Galaxy Watch Active, Gear Sport, Gear S3, Galaxy Watch (46/42mm), and Galaxy Buds. May not work with non-Samsung accessories or covers. May affect call reception or data services, depending on your network environment?

If you charge two devices simultaneously, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 for Galaxy S10, and S10+ may not be available.

Bixby Routines Driving routine only available in cars with Bluetooth capabilities.

Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder Successfully Test Fires Long-Range Smart Missile

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Anusha Sachwani
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JF-17

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has successfully tested one of its popular fighter jets which goes by the name JF-17 Thunder.

Also described and codenamed ‘Smart Weapon’, the jet test-fired a missile which was proven to be successful.

The announcement of the JF-17 Thunder’s success testing by PAF comes after the sudden escalation tensions between neighboring countries India and Pakistan, which have seemed to slightly dip in the last couple of days.

An Indian Pilot was also captured, released, and returned home by Pakistan as a peace offer to prove to India that the country does not believe in war as the answer.

An official PAF statement says that the JF-17 multi-role fighter aircraft on Tuesday fired the new missile, which has “day-and-night capability to engage a variety of targets with pinpoint accuracy.”

Air Force chief Mujahid Anwar was quoted as saying that “Pakistan is a peace-loving nation but if subjected to aggression by an adversary, we will respond with full force.”

“Successful trial has provided JF-17 Thunder a very potent and assured day and night capability to engage a variety of targets with pinpoint accuracy,” the military’s public affairs wing said.

The JF-17 Thunder has been indigenously built by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra in collaboration with China.

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Sana Safinaz Kicks Off Fashion Pakistan Week Spring/Summer 2019 with a Grand Solo Show!

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Fashion Pakistan Week Spring/Summer 2019 started off with a bang with Sana Safinaz opening a very memorable solo show on Tuesday, March 12th at the iconic Beach Luxury Hotel in Karachi. Titled ‘Message from the East’ the catwalk featured décor inspired by flora and fauna.

Prior to the show, there was also a celebration for the Pond’s Miracle Journey, where 10 mentors and mentees shared how their 2018 journey had impacted their lives. This is an initiative taken by Pond’s to celebrate miraculous women who have excelled at multifactorial duties. The lounge was set in chic black, pink and white décor that accommodated family and friends of the women, key media and celebrities.

#PMJ18

The #FPWSS19 red carpet was abuzz with many celebrities, many of whom were spotted at the Physiogel booth where fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and skincare were all being discussed by the charismatic Anoushey Ashraf. The brand is the official red-carpet sponsor for Fashion Pakistan Week Spring/Summer 2019.

The breathtaking Sana Safinaz collection explored the journey of poetry in motion. The collection, inspired by imagery from Iqbal’s Payaam-i-Mashriq had a perfect mixed palette with a spectrum of colors. With details such as heavy embellishment of rhinestones, delicate silk floss thread work, the collection truly was art on a fabric canvas.

FPW 2019 Sana Safinaz Showcase

Colors such as blush, deep reds, and subtle pastels were juxtaposed with renditions of flora and fauna in modern cuts and silhouettes. Some elegantly chic bridal ensembles were worn by famous models such as Amna Baber who stunned in two ethereal gowns, Fahmeen Ansari who donned exquisitely glamorous tail-like bridal pieces with elaborate detailing, Alyzeh Gabol who looked like an absolute dream in a perfectly curated signature Sana Safinaz bridal outfit.

FPW 2019 Sana Safinaz Showcase

Areeba Habib and Sadaf Kanwal who slayed modern bride looks with belted bows, bandanas, and retro shades. Playful sleeves, sleek silk pants, velvety tones, silver, and pearl work, draping tassels in contrasting colors, pastel bows all added an extra oomph to each of the carefully designed Sana Safinaz couture ensembles.

“You have no spark in you if your today is just a copy of your yesterdays – Our vision for this couture show can be found in these words from Iqbal’s Message from the East,” said Safinaz Muneer.

“Couture is a constant reinvention, new ways of expression, new forms and silhouettes and new sparks of creativity.  This bridal couture collection is imagery that reflects our constantly evolving vision, with an emphasis on renditions of nature on fabric.”

Sana Hashwani further added, “Tumbling tulle is offset with luxurious suedes and velvets, royal trails of gossamer and tissue sweep the ground and tapestries of embroidery and crystals tell tales of courage.  Each outfit from this collection is a Message from the East, each one is like a self-contained quatrain of Iqbal – fluid in meaning and full of pathos. I really hope you all love it just as much as we loved creating these pieces. “

Chairperson of Fashion Pakistan Council, Deepak Perwani had raving reviews about the show, “The stunning collection was truly and purely a compilation of everything Sana and Safinaz love and like always, no stone was left unturned.”

FPW 2019 Sana Safinaz Showcase

Amongst the tastefully lit lighting and décor were famous faces with the likes of Deepak Perwani, Feri Rawanian, Sharmila Farooqi, Maheen Khan, Hira Hussain, Natasia Khalid and many more. The show was an exceptional preview of what’s in store for Pakistan’s fashion-lovers over the next two days. There is much to expect from this year’s #FPWSS19, with a line-up of well-recognized designers, each having a unique inspiration for the collection that they have tailored.

FPW 2019 Sana Safinaz Showcase

Aarij Hashmi did the spectacular décor for the Sana Safinaz Solo show. All the partners involved in putting together the show include, Fashion Pakistan as the producer of the three-day event, Nubain Ali as the director, Samiya Ansari of Sabs the Salon as the official stylist, TV-One as the official media partner and Radio FM91 as the radio partner in order to get a nation-wide coverage of greater magnitude.

The renowned skincare brand that is making waves in the skincare industry, Physiogel as the official red carpet sponsor. Faisal Farooqui as the official photographer, Foodpanda as the official food partner, Aquafina, as the official beverage partner, Peak Freans Butter Puff as the backstage snack partner and Talking Point as the official PR and Digital partner.

Effie Awards Pakistan 2019 Jury Members

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Web Desk
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Leading, inspiring & championing the practice and practitioners of marketing effectiveness. Effie Pakistan is a not-for-profit initiative between Pakistan Advertisers Society and Effie Worldwide. It stands for effectiveness in marketing communications, spotlighting marketing ideas that work and encouraging thoughtful dialogue about the drivers of marketing effectiveness. EFFIE AWARDS in Pakistan.

#EffieJury #effiepakistan #effieawards #effies #effieworldwide #WhatsNext #PAS #PakistanAdvertisersSociety #advertising #advertisingeffectiveness #PakistaniAdvertising #AdvertisingInPakistan #Creativity

Infinix Hot 7 Unboxing | Brandsynario

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The Hot 7 is an example of that, given that it’s 2019 and the youth and general consumers want all the latest trends for an affordable price, this set comes close to the ideal.

Infinix Hot 7 Review: The Perfect All-Rounder!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Infinix Hot 7

In today’s fast-paced world, having a smartphone is a necessity. Connectivity is of key importance today be it with family, friends or professionally.

However, many phones in the market are quite expensive. Especially those with a small budget are often found compromising on one thing or another.

Either they find a way to painfully pitch in more money or decide to go for specifications which ultimately leave them frustrated over time.


Luckily for you, with the Infinix Hot 7, there are no more compromises!

The Hot 7 is an example of that, given that it’s 2019 and the youth and general consumers want all the latest trends for an affordable price, this set comes close to the ideal.

Display & Body

Infinix Hot 7

The Hot 7 boasts a beautiful 6.2in HD+ multi-touch display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and good lighting for both indoors and out. The body is quite trendy, it has perfectly rounded edges, and not to forget a glossy removable back.

The phone is not at all bulky making it easy to use even with one hand. For those of you wondering, yes, it comes with a notch which houses a camera and flash. On the back, you get your rear camera, flash, and the fingerprint sensor. More details to follow below.

Storage & Performance

The Hot 7 gives users 16GB Built-in ROM with 1GB RAM which is sufficient as it can support up to 128GB of external memory via MicroSD.

The set is equipped with a powerful MT6580P chipset, 1.3 Ghz Quad Core Cortex-A7 CPU and ARM Mali-G71 MP2 GPU.

Camera

Infinix Hot 7

The Hot 7 is geared-up with 2 cameras, the front selfie 8MP camera which is housed in the  notch with LED flash and a rear 13MP rear camera with LED flash, autofocus, with several other mode options including:

  • Geotagging
  • Phase detection
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Video

Safety

Infinix Hot 7

The Hot 7 offers a fast and responsive fingerprint sensor to keep the user’s data safe and secured and unreachable without permission. The sensor has now become one of the most sought after features on any phone.

PS- It also has face-unlock!

Pros & Cons

The set in an amazing phone in many different aspects. Here’s a chart of the Hot 7 and its rivals and how the smartphone dominates its respective categories.

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Battery

Infinix Hot 7

The hot and happening set is equipped with a Li-ion Non-removable 4000 mAh battery which is enough to last an entire day.

Price

You get all this and more with the Infinix Hot 7 for a mind-blowing price of just PKR 14,999!

This price is very reasonable for a sleek, stylish, and feature-packed phone from one of the top manufacturers!

Time and time again, Infinix has brought devices of many different price categories with top-notch specifications to make sure they hit their rivals hard and have succeeded.

Are you ready to try out the new variant? We are!

Infinix HOT 7 Hands-On Unboxing 

[Unboxing Video]

Economy, Environment, Edibles: All taken care of with Carrefour!

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The advent of first Carrefour Market was recorded in Pakistan on December 21st, 2018. The Conglomerate behind this was Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, leisure and retails pioneer known well across the regions of Asia, Africa and Middle East. This has been the second major event prior to which Majid Al Futtaim rebranded the Hyperstar to Carrefour in the country during the December of 2018.

The differentiated format of stores that is Carrefour Market is a popular sub-brand of Carrefour.  Carrefour has already established itself in specializing in local products, fresh produce, as well as an assortment of non-food products in attractive prices along with regular promotions.

While the size of the supermarkets is smaller in scale, their ability to offer a great variety of products that can cater to everyday shopping requirements of the people living nearby is their key to success. This enables them to possess an interesting combination of convenience stores that have prices comparable with hypermarkets. This Carrefour Market in question will be catering to the needs of the surrounding communities in DHA.

To contribute to the environment, Carrefour introduced biodegradable reusable bags. These bags are reusable for up to six months and customers get special discounts. They help save the environment along with benefiting to the customers.

Incentivisation Program 2019

Help us protect the environment and say no to plastic waste. We are promoting fabric and biodegradable bags to save the planet. Reuse your bag and get a discount on your bill. Join the movement.

Posted by Carrefour Pakistan on Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Majid Al Futtaim has been consistently and rapidly expanding during the last decade and plans to ensure this growth in near future. The Organization has been present in Pakistan since 2009 via Hyperstar, which introduced the concept of modern retail to the country. Hyperstar has grown over the years from a single store to six different stores over to three major cities in Pakistan: Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad. The newly opened 7th store in the country is likely to further enhance the trend of modern retail and provide customers with an impeccable shopping experience as well as customer service offering. Carrefour Market at the Mall of Defence can easily be considered a significant milestone for the retailer’s growth plans in the country.

Honor 8C | Unboxing | Review | Brandsynario

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Watch us unbox and review the latest Honor 8C. Packed with power, the phone has some amazing features and is priced at only Rs. 26,499. What do you think of this device? Let us know in the comments below!

Apple AirPods ‘Can Pose Cancer Risks’ According to 250 Scientists!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Apple AirPods

Apple AirPods is one of the brand’s most popular accessories.

However, 250 scientists from over 40 countries have signed a petition with the World Health Organization and the United Nations to warn individuals about the dangerous side effects of radiation.

According to scientists, Apple AirPods can “pose cancer risks”. This is because the device emits radiofrequency radiation, which is used in WiFi, cellular data and Bluetooth. Furthermore, the ear canal is quite fragile and is exposed to the waves.

The jury is still inquiring if the device can cause cancer or not before a further decision is made.

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In 2018, Apple successfully sold 28 million pairs of the AirPods. The year before, it sold 16 million pairs in total. Even though users are loving the design, the wireless body could be pumping more than beats into wearers’ heads.

High amounts of radiation can cause:

  • vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea
  • loss of appetite
  • malaise, or feeling unwell
  • headache
  • rapid heartbeat

Symptoms depend on the dose, and whether it is a single dose or repeated.

A dose of as low as 30 rads can lead to:

  • loss of white blood cells
  • nausea and vomiting
  • headaches

A dose of 300 rads dose may result in:

  • temporary hair loss
  • damage to nerve cells
  • damage to the cells that line the digestive tract

“The various agencies setting safety standards have failed to impose sufficient guidelines to protect the general public, particularly children who are more vulnerable to the effects of EMF,” the scientists wrote.

“By not taking action, the WHO is failing to fulfill its role as the preeminent international public health agency.” 

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Mehwish Hayat Opens Up About Getting Tamgha-I-Imtiaz

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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mehwish hayat

On Monday, the government of Pakistan unveiled the list of 127 citizens who will be honored with civil awards on 23rd March for their exceptional and distinguished service in various fields.

Among a few celebrities, the Load Wedding actress Mehwish Hayat will be awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz by President Dr. Arif Alvi this year and her fans just couldn’t hold their happiness.

Ever since the announcement was made, it became a topic of discussion on the internet and made quite a buzz all around the country.

Despite being in the industry for over a decade and giving us a number of successful TV dramas and movies, Twitteratis lost their cool when the news was announced and questioned the government’s decision.

 

However, it is so good to see that Mehwish Hayat is paying no attention to the haters and is focusing on her success.

While talking to Dawn Images, Mehwish Hayat said:

I was very humbled by the news that the President of Pakistan has decided to bestow this honour upon me. For me, I have simply been pursuing my passion and to be recognised in this way with one of the highest civil award’s is recognition that I must be doing something right.

She further added

I took the decision very early to remain in Pakistan and to focus on building our nascent industry and I am proud of my contribution. For the past five years I have been blessed with some of the biggest hits of Pakistani cinema.

She said:

But I can not take credit for this alone and as I receive the award on the 23rd (March), I will be sharing it with all the directors, co-stars, writers, technicians and even the makeup artists and spot boys who have contributed to this success.

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Originally published on Veryfilmi.com

Mard March in Response to Aurat March 2019 Creates Uproar on Social Media

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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mard march

Aurat March 2019 took place on the 8th of March in both Karachi and Lahore. It highlighted important issues like early marriages, dowry, honour killings, domestic violence and sexual abuse that women face in the society.

Even men did not shy away from participating in the rally and played their part to defy stereotypes and to seek an end to patriarchy.

However, while the movement left many inspired, the Aurat March also became a controversial topic of discussion on social media. Various influential personalities and a few men ridiculed the idea.

So much so, a group of defensive individuals have kickstarted an insensitive campaign called ‘Mard March’ as a response to Aurat March.

Similar to women carrying placards in the gathering, these men are posing with messages, majority of them being sexist in nature.

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#mardmarch Answer 💪✌️🔥😘

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#MARDMARCH Hun aram ay boycutt antiyan nu?

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The Internet was bound to react to this bitter movement!

Osman Khalid Butt too bashed all men promoting the idea!

Pakistan Youtuber, Ali Sufyan Wasif also sent a message to all Pakistani men part of Mard March

Meanwhile, women are coming out in hoards on Twitter to defend Aurat March!

 

 

This is a developing post!

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Shahid Afridi Responds Over Team India’s Camouflage Hats [Watch Video]

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Anusha Sachwani
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Shahid Afridi

Multan Sultans took a glorious win over Lahore Qalandars during an intense match during Pakistan Super League‘s (PSL) 4th Edition.

During their press conference, Shahid Afridi was asked a question related to their biggest rival, India.

Previously, the Indian Cricket Team had worn camouflage hats in support of their army while playing a series against Australia.

When the journalist had asked this question, they were requested to only keep it relevant to PSL, however, Lala being Lala, he gave a hilarious answer which threw everyone into fits.

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Boom Boom replied saying:

Caps pehni to utar bi na

ICC Spokesperson had also responded to Team India donning the hats against Australia. They said:

The BCCI sought permission from the ICC to wear the caps as part of a fundraising drive and in memory of fallen soldiers (in Pulwama attack), which was granted.

While Pakistan Cricket Board was unhappy with the display and wrote a strong letter to ICC in response.

“There’s absolutely no misunderstanding in the ICC about our position,” PCB boss Ehsan Mani said late on Sunday in Karachi.

We believe that cricket and sports should not be used for politics and we have said this very clearly. Their [India’s] credibility in the cricketing world has gone down very badly. – PCB’s lETTER TO icc

In the past, ICC has taken action against players like Moeen Ali and Imran Tahir over showing sentiments during matches.

Moeen was banned five years ago for donning an armband which showed ‘Save Gaza’ and ‘Free Palestine’ in a match against India. Tahir was reprimanded for the displaying of Junaid Jamshed’s image under his national jersey against Sr Lanka in 2009.

“You have two examples from the past already, where both Imran Tahir and Moeen Ali were sanctioned for something similar,” Mani said. “The ICC had taken strong action against them and we have sought similar action against India. The permission they took was for a different purpose but they acted differently.”

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Announcing The Zeenat Haroon Rashid Writing Prize For Women

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Zeenat Haroon

Introducing The Zeenat Haroon Rashid Writing Prize for Women named in honor of Zeenat Haroon Rashid (21 Jan 1928 – 8 April 2017), a founding member of the Women’s National Guard at the time of Independence who became a symbol for women’s empowerment in Pakistan.

A prize of Rs. 100,000 (1 Lakh) will be awarded annually through competition for writing in English on the subject of Women and Pakistan. This will be the first time a substantial cash prize will be awarded to an unpublished piece of writing.

The competition will be open to all women of Pakistani nationality or Pakistani heritage (with NIC or NICOP) aged 18 and above and entries will be original, previously unpublished works in the form of either Memoir, Polemic, Essay or Short Story of no more than 3000 words. The topic must be central to the theme of Women and Pakistan and the judges will look for a piece of writing with a strong, personal voice.

From amongst all entries, the best will be chosen for consideration by a panel of judges drawn from writers, editors, and publishers. The panel will then draw up a short-list of 6 from which a winner will be chosen.

The 2019 panel of judges include Ameena Sayid, OBE, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, editor and publisher and founder of the Karachi, and Islamabad Literature Festivals and Founder and Director of the Adab Festival Pakistan; Moni Mohsin, author and columnist whose writing has appeared in The Friday Times, The Guardian and the Economist; Irfan Husain, author and columnist for Dawn; Sadia Quraeshi Shepard, internationally acclaimed filmmaker and author; Muneeza Shamsie author, literary journalist, and award-winning anthologist; and Shan Vahidy, a freelance editor working in London who is also the granddaughter of Zeenat Haroon Rashid.

The winning entry for The Zeenat Haroon Rashid Writing Prize for Women will be published online, and if appropriate, in a national magazine or newspaper. The writer will be honored at an event at which the prize will be awarded.

The closing date for entries is 15th July 2019 and the winner will be announced later in December 2019.

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Etihad Airways Shares a Special Moment With Pakistan’s Special Olympics Team

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Etihad Airways, the official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, arranged a heartfelt welcome for Team Pakistan athletes as they took off for Abu Dhabi to take part in the World Games.

Special guest, actress Sarwat Gilani, also joined the celebration to wish the inspiring athletes good luck. The team of 92 athletes, 27 coaches, and three officials departed from Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore with Etihad Airways on 8 March to join over 7000 athletes from around the world. The team will compete in 10 events at the World Games.

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Amer Khan, Etihad Airways Vice President Central Region said: “Etihad Airways has been supporting and working with Special Olympics of Pakistan (SOP) for nine years now, participating in local events and fundraisers, so it gives us great pleasure that the Special Olympics World Games 2019 is taking place in Abu Dhabi.

Special Olympics continues to bring happiness to the young athletes, who have participated in games across the globe with the help of Etihad Airways. 2019 is also special for us, as Etihad Airways will celebrate 15 years of flying to Karachi in November.

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Etihad has been supporting the charity organization by providing cash and prizes, including airline tickets for the past nine years. From 14 – 21 March, over 7,500 athletes and 3,000 coaches representing 192 countries will participate in 24 officially sanctioned Olympic-style sports in world-class venues throughout Abu Dhabi.

It is the first time these mega-games are being held in the Middle East region and the largest sports and humanitarian event in the world in 2019. Etihad Airways has also launched an exclusive 10% discount for family and friends of Special Olympics athletes, and also for all guests traveling to Abu Dhabi to visit the Special Olympics World Games 2019.

Inkaar Drama on Hum TV: Timings, Story, Cast & More

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The story of HUM TV’s latest dram Inkaar revolves around the plight and suffering of a brave girl, her battle against powerful and corrupt opposition and the flawed justice system. Ramal was once an energetic and socially active person but suddenly she has become frightened and subdued.

Her classmate Shayan, who is impressed by her personality and nature proposes to her and they are soon engaged.

Ever since the engagement, Ramal seems to be slowly coming back to her routine life until one fateful day their mutual friend Wajid attempts to take her life.

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Ramal is critically wounded and from here starts her plight and struggle not only against the perpetrator of a heinous crime and the justice system but the society as well.

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Why did Wajid attempt to take Ramal’s life and was he the reason behind her sudden change?

Will Shayan stand by her side or will he succumb to his family pressure and break the engagement?

Will Ramal remain steadfast and succeed in her struggle?

To find out watch Inkaar, only on HUM TV

Written by: Zafar Mairaj

Directed by: Kashif Nisar

Produced by: Momina Duraid Productions

Cast

Sami Khan, Yumna Zaidi, Imran Ashraf, Rehan Sheikh, Noor Ul Hasan, Imran Peerzada, Nabila Khan, Haseeb Muhammad Ben Qasim, Kausar Ashraf (Kinza Malik), Mehwish Ali, Munazzah Arif, Saima Saleem, Samia Noreen & others

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“INKAAR”,with the best director #KASHIFNISAAR💯 and the huge team including @yumnazaidiofficial @sami_khan.official @imranashrafawan @kinzamalikawan @jazib_ssj @nabeelakhan_official @noorulhassanmuhammad @rehansheikh01 @munazzaharifofficial 🔥💯i wish u all,good luck for this bomb one(it seems) and it will inshAllah♥️ @imranashrafawan . . 11th March,8:00pm only on @humtvpakistanofficial ♥️don’t forget to watch ‼️ . . @yumnazaidiofficial ♥️ . They gave their best and now it’s our time to show some love for their hard work 🙌🏻♥️soo do watch INKAAR every monday♥️ @yumnazaidiofficial . . #yumnazaidi #inkaar #humtv #yumnasforever✌🏻 #proudyumnanians✌🏻

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Uncle Tetsu: Popular Japanese Cheesecake Brand to Launch in Pakistan

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Kayenat Kalam
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You may or may not be a huge fan of Japanese cuisine, but the world-famous Japanese cheesecakes are something that you simply can’t resist!

Well, the good news is that a popular Japanese cheesecake brand, Uncle Tetsu, is now headed to Lahore!

It is gearing up to launch its first outpost in Pakistan and we can finally calm our cravings for the sweet delicacy!

Taking to its social media accounts, the famous Japanese bakery cafe shared the big news:

Pakistan, we’re coming for you! Brace yourselves for unprecedented levels of pure happiness!

Famous for its fluffy, rich in flavor yet extra light and freshly baked cheesecakes, Uncle Tetsu aims to deliver 30 years of Japanese baking mastery to fanatics in Pakistan. It aims to bake and present the perfect cake and give you an exquisite experience of deserts!

In another post, Uncle Tetsu shared:

According to the address mentioned on its official Instagram page, Uncle Tetsu will open soon at 25 B/2, Mian Mehmood Ali Kasuri Road, Gulberg III, Lahore.

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With various branches in the US, Thailand, Australia, and Canada, Uncle Tetsu has got some diehard followers around the world for its melt-in-your-mouth signature cheesecakes.

Though they haven’t yet announced the launch date, we are hopeful that the mouthwatering cheesecakes will soon make their way to the streets of Lahore and we can’t be more excited!

In January, the world leading Pizza brand Papa John also relaunched in Lahore, Pakistan and now that Uncle Tetsu is also making its way to Lahore, it is indeed a proud moment for the country.

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Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates and news!

Hindustan Unilever’s Surf Excel Ad Just United India & Pakistan in Appreciation!

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Hindustan Unilever's Surf Excel Ad

Surf Excel’s latest campaign by Hindustan Unilever, ‘#RangLayeSang’’ celebrates ‘Holi’, with a bold take on communal peace that has been welcomed by many.

An influential brand has the power to unite people from all races and religions if the content and communication is effective.

The ad depicts a moving story of a young girl who helps her Muslim neighbour offer his prayer in the mosque whilst she gets splashed by colours from the neighbourhood kids in a bid to save him.

The ad ends on an empowering note, stating:

Apnay Pan se Auroon Ko Rangnay Mein Dhaag Lag Jaye Tou Dhaag Achay Hotay Hain

The advertisement is bound to bring a smile on your face!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq7mN8oi8ds

However, the ad has the Indian Twitterverse divided, creating a major controversy across the border.

Some expressed their displeasure claiming that the ad was disrespectful towards the festival of Holi.

Some have stated that it hurts religious sentiments of Hindus in India.

BoycottSurfExcel was extensively used by Twitter users to showcase their anger.

However, some sane voices have lauded Surf Excel for producing a powerful marketing masterpiece.

The advert is also making waves in Pakistan, winning hearts for its vision of harmony.

The reaction from certain segments of the Indian society may be negative towards the concept used in the campaign, however, the advert is also receiving love from both Indians and Pakistanis.

This is not the first time, brands have made efforts to bring together people of the subcontinent, urging them to forget all national and religious differences.

In 2013, Google India’s ‘Reunion’ ad had used a similar message showcasing how two childhood friends, separated due to the Indo-Pak Partition, reunited via the tech giant.

What do you think of Unilever Hindustan’s Surf Excel ad?

Let us know in the comments below.

 

YouTube Fact-Check Feature for Sensitive Videos to be Rolled-Out Soon

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Anusha Sachwani
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Youtube Fact Check Lead

In order to tackle fake news and false information, YouTube is gearing up to roll out a new feature that will give users a fact-check before watching sensitive videos.

As of now, this feature is currently available in India to a selective number of people and will eventually be rolled out globally. However, YouTube has not given a certain time.

When a user searches for a particular search, let’s say ‘virus in paracetamol’, an information panel will drop down in which will provide debunks from YouTube’s verified fact-checking partners.

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This will help in monitoring and cutting down on the spreading of false news. However, videos on YouTube that may contain misinformation will still appear in one’s search results.

YouTube Fact Check Feature

“As part of our ongoing efforts to build a better news experience on YouTube, we are expanding our information panels to bring fact checks from eligible publishers to YouTube,” the spokesperson told BuzzFeed News.

Reportedly, the spokesperson also provided a screenshot of an information panel in Hindi containing a debunk for a Hindi search query for “CCTV footage of the Pulwama terror attack”.

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