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Karachi Weather Update: Year’s Coldest Day in the City

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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karachi weather update

Chilly Siberian winds took over Karachi the weekend and now the temperature has dropped to a record low in the metropolis

According to the News.com.pk, the coastal city is experiencing this year’s coldest day.

Karachi’s temperature was recorded at 10 degree Celsius on Monday. Pakistan Met Department (PMD) has quoted this temperature as Karachi’s lowest temperature for the year.

According to a report by Weather Updates Pk, these chilly conditions will continue for next 2-4 days and might slightly ease up from Tuesday.

On Sunday, the mercury remained at 12 degrees which have further tanked to a record low today.

Reports reveal that the city’s temperature is expected to drop further in the coming 24 hours. The chilly winds blowing from the South-western region will continue to hit the city.

On Friday, frosty winds intensified cold in the city. Earlier, Pakistan Metrological Department had predicted that Karachi will receive cold winds from Quetta and the temperature may drop as low as 9°C by December 19.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

Patari Releases “Bohot Ho Chuki Nafraten” in Remembrance of the APS Tragedy

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Press Release
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Bohot Ho Chuki Nafraten

Patari, Pakistan’s premier music streaming platform, has released a song with
an accompanying animated video called “Bohot Ho Chuki Nafrate’n”, in memory and
remembrance of the APS attack victims on the 16th of December, 2014.

This was a terrible day in our history, a day on which hundreds of futures were wiped out in an act of senseless brutality, a day on which happiness was snatched away from hundreds of households and a day which four years later still burns with a searing pain in the collective memory of our nation.

It is then on days like this when it’s important to remember that the only answer to hate and violence is love and peace. That only a message of peace can douse the raging flames of extremism and hatred. It is this message that the song encapsulates.

This song is a composition by Ali Aftab Saeed, with production from Saad Sultan and lyrics by Mukhtar Javed with vocals done by Ali Aftab Saeed as well. The video was produced by Patari.

Ali Aftab Saeed, the Composer, and vocalist said:

“I know many people believe that corruption is the biggest menace we face at the moment but I think religious extremism and terrorism outweighs it and everything else and we need to address it more even though it’s not a safe thing to do. I’d like to Thank Zeeshan Noel for introducing me to this poetry and Mukhtar Javed for writing this heartfelt poetry.”

Patari’s Co-Founder, Humayun Haroon, talking about the collaboration between Patari and Ali Aftab added:

“When we first heard this song and the message behind it, we were deeply moved. We immediately felt it was important that these impactful lyrics and vocals needed to have a visual depiction to properly convey its meaning and message. We had Patari’s in-house animator, Hamza Salar do the artwork and animation for the video and I think he did a wonderful job capturing the essence of the song. The video captures the bleakness of the tragedy while also managing to convey hope in an evocative way. We hope that on this terrible day, as we remember the countless precious lives lost, we also remind  ourselves that only a message of peace and unity can conquer the crusade of hatred”

The Video has been released on Patari’s official YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzEuGM3nARs&feature=youtu.be

 

 

The audio can be streamed and downloaded from Patari’s website and apps

 

PSL 4 Schedule, Venue, Fixtures & More

By
Anusha Sachwani
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HBL PSL 4 Draft 2019 is just around the corner, the 4th edition of the league will start in a couple of months.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the full schedule for the latest edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL).

PSL 4 Schedule (Complete)

Thirty-four (34) matches will be played in the fourth edition and for the first time in the short history of this highly successful and much-awaited tournament, Lahore and Karachi will share eight matches between them at the back end of the 32-day event.

The tournament will kick-start on 14th February 2019 in Dubai, and the final match will be played in ‘The City of Lights’ Karachi on 17th March.

Dubai will be host to 7 matches until February 17th. The tournament will continue in Sharjah from Feb 20th-24th for 8 matches.

PSL 4: Three Pakistani Cities to Host the Matches!

Teams will return to Dubai once again for another 7 matches on 26th February before leaving for Abu Dhabi to play 4 matches from 4th-5th March.

The league will then come home to Pakistan on 7th March where the last 8 matches will be played. These include the qualifying rounds, eliminators and the final.

PSL 2019 Schedule

PSL 4 Fixtures

Islamabad United

The defending champions have the following players retained:

Platinum

  • Luke Ronchi
  • Shadab Khan
  • Faheem Ashraf

Diamond

  • Asif Ali
  • Mohammad Sami

Gold

  • Rumman Raees

Silver

  • Hussain Talat (Ambassador)
  • Waqas Maqsood
  • Sahibzada Farhan
  • Zafar Gohar

Karachi Kings

The following players retained:

Platinum

  • Colin Munro
  • Mohammad Amir
  • Babar Azam

Diamond

  • Colin Ingram (Ambassador)
  • Imad Wasim
  • Usman Shainwari

Gold

  • Mohammad Rizwan
  • Ravi Bopara

Lahore Qalandars

The following players retained:

Platinum

  • Fakhar Zaman

Diamond

  • Yasir Shah

Gold

  • Anton Devcich
  • Rahat Ali

Silver

  • Agha Salman
  • Sohail Akhtar
  • Hassan Khan
  • Shaheen Shah Afridi (Ambassador)

Peshawar Zalmi

The following players retained:

Platinum

  • Wahab Riaz
  • Hasan Ali

Diamond

  • Daren Sammy
  • Kamran Akmal (Ambassador)

Gold

  • Liam Dawson

Silver

  • Umaid Asif
  • Khalid Usman

Emerging

  • Sameen Gul

PSL Draft 2018: Players List Revealed!

Quetta Gladiators

The following players retained:

Platinum

  • Sarfaraz Ahmed
  • Sunil Narine

Diamond

  • Shane Watson (Mentor)
  • Sohail Tanvir
  • Mohammad Nawaz

Gold

  • Rilee Rossouw (Ambassador)
  • Umar Akmal

Silver

  • Anwar Ali
  • Saud Shakil

The Sixth Team

Since Multan Sultans is no longer participating in PSL 4, a new team will replace them.

The following players retained:

Platinum

  • Shoaib Malik

Diamond

  • Junaid Khan
  • Mohammad Irfan (Ambassador)

Gold

  • Shan Masood

Silver

  • Mohammad Abbas
  • M. Irfan Khan
  • Umar Siddiq

Emerging

  • Mohammad Junaid

Major Developments

The following are the major developments which have been made for PSL 4 2019:

  • Shahid Afridi has bid farewell to Karachi Kings
  • Misbah-ul-Haq has bid farewell to Islamabad United
  • Mohammad Hafeez has joined the Peshawar Zalmi Family
  • Wasim Akram has joined Karachi Kings as the president

Multan Sultans Contract Terminated

Pakistan Cricket Board has terminated the contract with Schon Properties for Multan Sultans as the franchise failed to meet its financial obligations.

Following the termination of the contract, all rights in respect of the team have now been reverted back to the PCB.

Categories & Their Value

Platinum (US $570,000): Teams can have a maximum of 3 players with no more than 2 local or foreigners. The base price $160,000 and the maximum for one player is $250,000.

Diamond (US $270,000): Teams can have a maximum of 3 players and the base price starts from $80,000, only 1 player can get $100,000.

Gold (US $180,000): With base price $50,000, the maximum a team can pay a player is $70,000 with 3 players.

Silver (US $140,000): The base price is $24,000. The teams can have a maximum of 5 players with a maximum of $40,000 for 1 player.

Emerging (US $25,000): Two players can be in a side with prices of $12,000 and $13,000 respectively.

PSL’s Most Valuable Franchise Revealed!

Supplement (US $175,000): This category doesn’t have a maximum and minimum payroll. It’s an additional round, allowing teams to pick extra players as a backup. They can pick a maximum of four players from the purse of $175,000.

The players have also expressed their enthusiasm and interest in the start of the HBL PSL 2019.

Waqar Younis, who is the mentor of Islamabad United, said: “The HBL PSL is one of the most entertaining but difficult tournaments in which each match counts. You have to turn up at the top of your game every time you step onto the field so that you stay clear of the danger zone.

“Islamabad United have a talented and all-around side, with each and every member capable of conhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ey8RxF0pvgsistently producing match-winning performances. I have no doubts that the2019 event will be a great spectacle and I urge all the spectators and fans to play their part in making this a successful event.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ey8RxF0pvg

Karachi Kings’ captain Imad Wasim said: “Eight HBL PSL matches taking place in Lahore and Karachi is great news for the Pakistan cricket fans and I look forward to captaining Karachi Kings at the historic National Stadium. We will have to be at our best in each match to ensure that we also feature in front of our home crowds on March, 17.”

https://youtu.be/CJq-O0aa9qk

Shoaib Malik, who will captain the sixth team, said: “We have a very balanced side, which is capable of going all the way in the HBL PSL. This tournament is not only designed to provide entertainment to the fans, but is also a vehicle for the local players to learn and getter better by featuring in high-pressure matches and through the presence of international stars.

“We also look forward to welcoming Steve Smith and Shahid Afridi, two absolute legends of the game, to the side and hope they will play their lead roles in helping us cross the line. Like all other players, I can’t wait for this event to start and hope to hit the ground running from the opening day.”

https://youtu.be/AQuSx64dbf0

Sarfraz Ahmed, who captained Quetta Gladiators to two finals, said: “We are a team which has always received overwhelming support from entire Pakistan, particularly Quetta. This has been one of the cornerstones of our strong performances in the past events and hhopefully, we will be able to do one better in 2019 by lifting the silverware in front of the National Stadium crowd.”

Daren Sammy, who captained Peshawar Zalmi to the title in 2017, said: “The HBL PSL is one of my favorite tournaments and I not only look forward to playing in it in a few weeks’ time, but also look forward to once again featuring in the final. “Zalmi are known for their aggressive and attacking cricket, and I am confident that we will win more hearts by successfully and regularly displaying our strengths every time we take the field.”

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

‘Powderplay’ Anyone?

By
Uzma Khan
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powderplay

It all began when Olpers came out with a TVC attacking Nestle Nido and projecting it as if it had been caught in a lie!

Oh yes, it did!.. or have they really?

If that wasn’t enough, a “Public service message” which was more like a tantrum suddenly started filling up our streams/newsfeed.

                   

Amazed by their “directness” of the content, we sat back and waited to see what comes next!

As expected NIDO did clap back but in a way, we did not totally expect!

The response was well how should I put it… addressing the point directly? Hard hitting? YES. CAN WE SAY IT WAS “CLASSY”? Probably yes.

Not only did the brand thank its competitors, but it also offered to invite people to come to visit their factory and get their facts right.

 

 

Following this very public and brutally humble takedown, the loyal NIDO babas and mamas seem to have taken to Twitter to support their “favorite” brand.

Looks like a solidarity movement beginning with #MorethanMilk

Here is how it went down, grab them popcorns:

 

Atif Aslam’s Songs Make It to India’s Most Searched Tunes!

By
Hira Ahmed
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atif aslam

As we head into the final weeks of 2018, we look back on the biggest hits of the year!

Similarly, Google has revealed the ‘Year in Search 2018’ list in India which has a compiled list of names, places, personalities and things that people have searched for this year and the results are expected.

Two songs of our very own Atif Aslam were among the most searched songs list in India and we are really proud of it.

12 Bajay: Atif Aslam’s Latest Song You Need to Check Out!

Isn’t it a big achievement?

His song titled ‘Dekhte Dekhte’ from the movie ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’ ranked 5th in the list whereas his another track ‘Dil Diyan Gallan’ from ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ secured the sixth position.

Here is a list of most searched songs on Google in India this year:

Dilbar Dilbar

Daru Badnaam

Tera Fitoor

Kya Baat Hai

Dekhte Dekhte

Dil Diyan Gallan

Long Lachi

Buzz song

Despacito

Prada

Listen to both the tracks here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ydp5fLbxUbk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAcpESN_Fk4

It’s no secret that Atif Aslam enjoys a huge following in India. Every other person you’ll meet there would self-proclaimed ‘biggest Atif Aslam’ fan. People actually listen to his songs on repeat and we must say, there is no match to the magic of his voice.

Atif Aslam Reveals How Jal-the Band Split Up!

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

For more updates and details, stay tuned to Very Filmi.

Hajra Yamin Trolling Her Trolls

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Web Desk
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Watch Pinky Memsaab’s lead actress Hajra Yamin trolling her trolls like a boss!

Asia Cup 2020: India Refuses Pakistan’s Invitation

By
uzair alavi
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Asia Cup 2020

The next Asia Cup is expected to be held in September 2020 by the host nation- Pakistan! However, Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) has refused to be a part of the format.

BCCI has demanded that the venue should change. According to an unnamed source, BCCI officials were quoted saying:

Playing in Pakistan is out of question and so the hosts have been told to think about an alternate arrangement.

Pakistanis are not surprised by this behavior from BCCI- it was expected that the board will have concerns as India has always been a thing of the past. Despite Pakistan always being the first to extend an olive branch, the Indian board has always rejected or delayed their response.

A major reason behind this behavior is mainly the political influence of the government because of the political tension between both the countries.

The relationship between India and Pakistan is at a lower ebb both cricket and politics-wise. Both nations have only faced each other in international events since 2008, the last bilateral series being in 2012-2013 in India.

PCB had also demanded USB 70 Million in damages from the BCCI after it did not withhold the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the 2 boards in 2014. Since then both countries were expected play 6 series over the course of 8 years (2015-2023).

The demand that PCB put forward was dismissed by the ICC Dispute Panel.

Asia Cup 2020

The event will take place just a month before the ICC T20 World Cup and will be played under the T20 format.

However, whether venues will be in Pakistan or somewhere else is yet to be decided. ACC President Nazmul Hassan said the following:

“The 2020 Asia Cup will take place in Pakistan. They will tell us where we’ll be holding it, since they are the hosts. India hosted it last time, but it was held in the UAE,”

Pakistan’s security situation and its relationship with India, are 2 factors that will decide whether the event is held in Pakistan or neutral venue which is most likely the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

UAE has hosted the Asia Cup earlier this year in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and was home ground to the first Pakistan Super League.

PCB has been desperately trying to reopen the doors of cricket in Pakistan, trying to attract Global attention by inviting international security teams to analyze the situation and also holding PSL matches.

The measures taken by the board have been successful to an extent as Zimbabwe (2015), ICC World XI and Srilanka (2017) and the West Indies (2018) have toured Pakistan.

Pakistan has also played host to 3 PSL games in Lahore and Karachi this year, and PCB now plans to hold almost 8 PSL matches next season.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates!

PCB vs BCCI: Compensation Battle Begins

Ducky Bhai’s Twitter Account Was Hacked & it Was Hilarious!

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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ducky bhai

Zaid Ali along with his wife, Yumna is vacationing in Pakistan and the celebrity couple is having a blast while at it.

The Pakistani-Canadian Youtuber is attending morning shows, attending family weddings, making hilarious videos and also collaborating with some of the best Pakistani Youtubers.

Already, he has met with Mooroo, Saad Ur Rehman Aka Ducky Bhai and boys from Khujlee Family, Raza Samo, and Haseeb Ismat.

 

Ducky Bhai’s Message to Imran Khan is Winning the Internet!

These powerhouses seized the chance to collaborate with each other and we will be seeing videos soon.

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#zaidalit #awesamo

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The one with Mooroo is already out and making waves on social media.

But apparently, a lot happened during Zaid’s meetup with Khujlee Vines and Ducky Bhai.

So it all started when a tweet surfaced on Ducky Bhai’s account, asking followers to suggest a dare for him and Zaid.

Shahveer Jafry came up with the perfect dare of the duo!

Other fans suggest some super funny options!

But things started to escalate when this hilarious confession was rolled out from Ducky Bhai’s account 

And we bet it was done by the mastermind himself, Zaid Ali.

Twitterverse loved the fact that Ducky Bhai got pranked by Zaid Ali

The rest joined Zaid Ali in trolling Ducky Bhai!

Well, it’s not every day you see Zaid Ali messing around with one of Pakistan’s favorite Youtuber.

Can’t wait to see their collaboration together. Check out the BTS from their video below.

Via: Haseeb Ismat’s Instagram

Zaid Ali & Ducky Bhai Take a Savage Dig at Shaam Idrees & Froggy!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

 

Hina Altaf Lashes Out Over Hype About Aamir Liaquat’s Second Marriage

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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hina altaf

Sanam Baloch’s morning show with Aamir Liaquat and his second wife, Syeda Tuba Aamir has created quite an uproar on social media.

During their tete a tete with Sanam, the newly-weds revealed a lot of about their life together, before and after marriage.

However, the show has created a massive uproar on the internet. While mostly, it’s Aamir Liaquat who faces wrath for his controversial statements, this time it’s Sanam Baloch who has found herself in the eye of a social media storm.

And now rising drama actress Hina Altaf too has given her two cents on the matter!

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For the love of white … Always ❄️ #lahorediaries

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Here’s What Has Been Happening!

During the morning show, Baloch asked Aamir Liaquat about his first wife Bushra and her disapproval over her husband’s second marriage.

Apparently, fans are outraged that the host criticized Bushra Aamir Liaquat for not accepting the news and blamed her for being against the marriage.

Sympathizing with Tuba, Sanam stated:

Shaadi Ki Hai, Koi Gunah Tou Nai Kia

Watch the video for yourself here!

Amir Liaquat responds why his first wife didn’t accepted his 2nd marriage and criticism on social media by his own daughter.. #SamaaTV #Samaa #SanamBaloch

Posted by Subah Saverey Samaa Ke Saath on Monday, December 10, 2018

Meanwhile, Aamir Liaquat added that his wife lacked knowledge of religion regarding the matter of second marriage. What’s more, he even took a dig at her, stating that his children are not posting things on Twitter on their own.

Post the morning show, viewers were revolted over how things escalated in the episode.

Hina Altaf too came across the controversy and took to Instagram to give her view on the matter.

According to the starlet, with so many issues to resolve in Pakistan, Aamir Liaquat’s second marriage should be the last of everybody’s discussion.

Meanwhile, Aamir Liaquat’s daughter, Dua Aamir took to Twitter and posted that her mother has been a blessing to her in this tough time

In a series of tweets, she applauded her mother, Bushra for being a strong woman and raising her children well.

She also condemned people who break homes in a cryptic tweet.

On the other hand, Bushra Aamir Liaquat is telling her fans that she is strong women and will battle her way out of the ordeal.

She continues to share empowering quotes on Twitter by stating how important is to be patient in trails of life.

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What do you think about Sanam Baloch’s show with Aamir Liaquat? Let us know in the comments below.

Brandsynario’s Most Viewed Videos 2018

By
Anusha Sachwani
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brandsynario

The year 2018 is coming to an end- it seems as if it was just yesterday when we all got together and celebrated 1st January 2018.

We at Brandsynario wish all our views a Happy New Years in advance, and to celebrate the coming of the new one, here are our most-viewed videos which all you have loved and supported!

Brandsynario’s Top 10 YouTube Most Viewed Videos 2018

1. Hania Aamir Trolls Her Trolls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv9saqL6jN0

2. Fahad Mustafa & Mawra Hocane’s Exclusive Interview – JPNA 2 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O1DpbHBZ5Y

3. Humayun Saeed & Kubra Khan’s Exclusive Interview – JPNA 2

https://youtu.be/NKelAJXL9S0

4. Mehwish Hayat & Fahad Mustafa Play Him or Her

https://youtu.be/6i14Rb3zek8

5. Guess These Pakistani Stars with the Cast of Cake

https://youtu.be/Sq3n_NuNQ0o

6. Never Have I Ever with the Cast of Rangreza

https://youtu.be/a_r8LyRVBbc

7. Guess These Road Signs With Motorcycle Girl Sohai Ali Abro

https://youtu.be/5BOyHQkiM2Y

8. Inauguration Of The New Islamabad Airport

https://youtu.be/mpZauJzh7GA

9. Exclusive Interview with Hania Aamir – Parwaaz Hai Junoon

https://youtu.be/ndhHNaI_ye8

10. Shan Shahid Talks About Pakistani Stars Working in India

https://youtu.be/LJI7dAaY6Jw

Brandsynario’s Top 10 Facebook Most Viewed Videos 2018

1. Ek Naiki Rozana

2. Knorr Boriyat Busters with The Citizens Foundation

3. Mountain Dew DOTA 2 Qualifier 

4. Debunking Myths on Tea-Whiteners 

5. New Lays Paprika

6. #TheOtherSideOfTheStory: Empress Market

7. Chai Mein Esa Kia Badal Gaya? 

8. Inauguration Of The New Islamabad Airport

9. Brandsynario’s CEO Diaries: CEO Reckitt Benckiser Fahad Ashraf Plays Rapid Fire

10. #TheOtherSideOfTheStory: Burns Road

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Which of these videos did you enjoy the most? Share your top picks with us in the comments below.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Finance Division to go Paperless From January 2019

By
uzair alavi
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asad umar

The finance office will be going through a drastic change in the coming weeks to make it go ‘paperless’.

The ministry has officially made the decision to disallow dispatching of manual data and implement the ‘E-Office System’.

A circular has been issued in this regard and has instructed all officers and staff members to ensure that the new system is implemented and put into effect immediately.

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The claim is that the system will not only ensure greater efficiency but will also deliver high-level performance.

The finance office had inaugurated the E-Office System earlier, but it was not fully implemented and manual office activities were still taking place.

The ministry has announced that after January 1st, 2019 no official will be allowed to carry out work manually.

However, some concerned officials have been instructed to keep hard copies of files, approved cases processed through E-Office System and data with them at least for upcoming 6 months, to avoid any inconvenience.

The instructions also state that no officer will share login/password details with anyone, while senior officials will be in charge of all the scanning duties for their departments.

Scanners for official files have been installed in the office of the joint secretaries, the officers have been instructed to consult the IT department for concerns.

Sources state that the finance office, among other ministries, was the first to take the step towards this initiative.

IMF Calls for More Action by Pakistan

Earlier in September, Finance Secretary Arif Ahmad Khan had inaugurated the E-Office System while instructing all officers and staff to learn e-office skills and gain benefit from the system.

However, sources also say that most staff members were reluctant to go digital as they were used to handling paperwork.

Training was also given earlier to ministry officials by the National Information Technology Board (NITB) to ensure digitalization of office records.

For more information and updates stay tuned to Brandsynario.

Marriage Halls in Karachi to Pay 15% Sales Tax on Services

Private Schools to Reduce Fee by 20%: Supreme Court

By
Anusha Sachwani
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School Fees

Update: Supreme Court has ordered Private schools charging more than Rs2,000 per month to reduce the fee by 20%.

The order was passed by a three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar and comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Faisal Arbab while hearing a case against high fees charged by private schools.

However, the schools have been allowed a 5% annual increase in the future.

What’s more, the court has also directed 21 private schools to either return 50% of summer fees within two months or adjust the amount.

Sindh High Court (SHC) had ordered private schools to restore the fee structure from 20th September 2017 onward. This means that all excessive fees which was illegally charged from parents is to be returned.

The court also added that those institutes which fail to comply will have their registrations suspended. These institutes have been ordered to submit the amount to the Registrar of the Supreme Court.

After another hearing held on Monday, Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi has now asked these institutions to ‘adjust’ the amount as a benefit. This means that parents will not have to pay school fees of at least 2-3 months, depending on the fee challans and the amount taken from them.

“Where is the approval for the last free structure?” the bench asked.

How is the increase in fee approved? Tell us about the revised challan on school fee. The private school lobby is so strong that they do not consider anyone. -Bench

School fees were increased and it was said that they have applied for a free structure

Expressing anger over the counsel’s response, the bench stated:

You are not answering our questions. If we wanted, we would have indicted on contempt of court charges. We want to give you a chance to resolve the matter.

Private schools came into being owing to government’s failure and they are exploiting that

Further, the court said:

Three months were given to resolve the matter but instead the issue was made bigger. It seems that schools have charged so much that parents will not have to pay fee for the next three to four months.

In response, the court asked the counsel to provide such an order which could not be implemented on.

We want the court to give such a decision which can be implemented.

The next hearing of the case has been fixed for December 17.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Indian Army Dancing to Pakistani Song Creates Massive Backlash!

By
Anusha Sachwani
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Indian Army Dancing to Pakistani Song

Time and time again, despite the political tensions between the neighboring countries- Indian Army and Pakistan Army have shown support and appreciation for one another. Recently, Indian Army dancing to Pakistani Song has resulted in massive backlash!

A video of the soldiers in the snow is going viral as they groove to the popular Pakistani track Hawa Hawa originally sung by Hasan Jahangir in 1987.

The men donned in white snow jackets with various objects in their hands seem to be enjoying the moment.

However, social media seems to have mixed reactions to their heroes video. Where some support them others are bashing them for this act.

Social Media Reacts to Indian Army Dancing to Pakistani Song







Previously, Both the Indian and Pakistani Army was criticized for dancing together in celebrations during their camp in Russia. It had also sparked a debate among several individuals on social media.

Pakistan & Indian Army Dance on Bollywood Songs Goes Viral [Watch Video]

We love to see the love and support both nations share and the countless messages of peace they bring. Have you come across a similar video?

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Sexiest Asian Men 2018: 8 Pakistani Celebrities Make it to the List

By
Kayenat Kalam
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Sexiest-Asian-Men-2018

After revealing the names of the sexiest women in Asia, the UK based newspaper Eastern Eye has now compiled the list for the Top 50 Sexiest Asian Men for 2018!

Though the full list will be out in a few days, we have got our hands on the names of some of the hottest hunks of Asia who have made it to this list.

Sexiest Asian Women 2018: 7 Pakistani Beauties Make it to The List

Based on the votes from people around the world, the ranking also considers the popularity and media coverage each of these celebrities received through various platforms.

The South Korean music band is the topmost name in the list of top 50 sexiest Asian men for 2018. The band comprises of 7 members and they attracted loads of attention after they performed at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.

Indian TV actor, Vivian Dsena has emerged out to be the top sexiest Indian men of 2018 and ranks 2nd in the list. T

he Bollywood superstar, Shahid Kapoor grabbed the title of the sexiest Bollywood actor on number 3 followed by Pakistani-British singer Zayn Malik at number 4.

Bollywood hunk Hrithik Roshan becomes the 5th sexiest Asian men of 2018 whereas the two Indian TV actor, Mohsin Khan and Gurmeet Choudhary rank at 6th and 7th, respectively.

Ranking at number 8, Ali Zafar has reclaimed his title as the sexiest Pakistani man of 2018.

The multitalented superstar made his successful debut in the Pakistani film industry in 2018 as the actor and producer of the blockbuster movie, Teefa in Trouble. He is the only Pakistani who is among the Top 10 sexiest men of Asia.

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Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is the 9th sexiest hunk on the list followed by the heartthrob of the cricket world Virat Kohli at number 10!

Pakistani Celebrities Who Made it to the List of the Top 50 Sexiest Asian Men for 2018 are:

  1. Ali Zafar

Not just that his first movie in Pakistan received raves reviews from the critics, it was also appreciated worldwide after it got screened at Film Festival in China where Ali Zafar proudly represented Pakistan on an international platform.

Teefa in Trouble is now available on Netflix as well in about 25 different countries including India, and it can be considered as yet another achievement for Ali Zafar. Being titled as the sexiest men of Pakistan, Ali Zafar thanked all his fans and said,

“I’m humbled and thankful yet again. Big shout out to all the fans who voted.”

2) Fawad Khan

Fawad Khan might not have appeared in many projects but he still remains the second sexiest Pakistani man and the 12th sexiest in Asia. Famous for his dapper looks and outclass acting skills, the heartthrob is as famous in India as he is in Pakistan. The actor will be seen as the lead in the 2019’s Maula Jatt.

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3) Imran Abbas

The doe-eyed boy, Imran Abbas has stolen the 23rd slot in this list, two spots above the Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan (25). Imran is one of the constant faces on our screens and is currently starring in an ongoing drama, Koi Chaand Rakh.

4) Danyal Zafar

Ali Zafar might be the sexiest man in Pakistan but his brother, Danyal Zafar, is all set to give him some competition as he ranked 40 in this list. The young singer made his debut in Coke Studio Season 10 in 2017 and was one of the co-writers of Teefa In Trouble along with his brother Ali.

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5) Hamza Ali Abbasi

Hamza Ali Abbasi becomes the 40th sexiest man in Asia and he’s the sixth sexiest Pakistani man of 2018. Hamza played one of the lead in Parwaaz Hai Junoon and would be soon seen in Haseeb Hasan’s upcoming TV serial ‘Alif’.

6) Atif Aslam

With back to back super hit songs in 2018, Atif Aslam was on a row to make headlines all year round. The superstar who is loved equally in Pakistan and India, ranks as the 46th sexiest Asian man of 2018!

7) Imran Khan

Proving “age is just a number”, PM Imran Khan has been listed as the 48th sexiest Asian man. The 66-year old PTI’s leader was elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan in the General Elections of 2018.

8) Fahad Mustafa

Fahad Mustafa grabbed the last spot among the Top 50 Sexiest Asian Men of 2018. The Jeeto Pakistan Host starred in Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 and Load Wedding in 2018.

The Complete List for the Top 50 Sexiest Asian Men for 2018 will be released on 14th December but here’s what we know so far:

  1. BTS
  2. Vivian Dsena
  3. Shahid Kapoor
  4. Zayn Malik
  5. Hrithik Roshan
  6. Mohsin Khan
  7. Gurmeet Choudhary
  8. Ali Zafar
  9. Akshay Kumar
  10. Virat Kohli
  11. Ranveer Singh
  12. Fawad Khan
  13. Prabhas
  14. Salman Khan
  15. –
  16. Nakuul Mehta
  17. –
  18. Varun Dhawan
  19. Harshad Chopra
  20. –
  21. –
  22. –
  23. Imran Abbas
  24. –
  25. Shah Rukh Khan
  26. –
  27. –
  28. –
  29. Ranbir Kapoor
  30. –
  31. –
  32. –
  33. Riz Ahmed
  34. –
  35. –
  36. –
  37. –
  38. Ahan Shetty
  39. –
  40. Danyal Zafar
  41. –
  42. –
  43. Hamza Ali Abbasi
  44. –
  45. Siddharth Malhotra
  46. Atif Aslam
  47. –
  48. Imran Khan
  49. –
  50. Fahad Mustafa

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Best Places to Visit in 2019

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AFP
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Best Places to Visit in 2019

One of the United States biggest travel magazine- Travel + Leisure, is the latest to throw in their two cents on the top places to visit in 2019, after media outlets like Lonely Planet, National Geographic Travel and Fodor’s among others.

For their list of 50 best places to visit in 2019, Travel + Leisure editors studied press releases, tourism statistics, marquee hotel, restaurant and museum openings and new flight routes. They also considered anecdotal trends from Instagram, friends and family and consulted their network of travel experts around the globe.

Some places on the list will be familiar and no-brainer favorites — New York City, Los Cabos, Mexico, Berlin, Seychelles and Santiago, Chile. Other places may be lesser known in some parts of the world and pique curiosity.

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The Andaman Islands, for instance, is a chain of more than 300 islands strung between India and Thailand, and feature unspoiled beaches, coconut trees, and tropical mangroves.

Nairobi, Kenya is cited as an emerging design capital, while Panama City has become an exciting food city.

And the emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates is a rich spot for art and history, while Hungary’s Etyek is a fertile wine region.

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Here are the best places to visit in 2019, according to Travel + Leisure:

NORTH AMERICA

  • Adirondacks, NY
  • Houston, TX
  • New York City
  • Florida Keys, FL
  • Montecito, CA
  • Jackson, WY
  • Grand Canyon National Park
  • Georgia
  • Los Cabos, Mexico
  • San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
  • Toronto, Canada
  • Alberta, Canada
  • Puerto Rico
  • The Grenadines

SOUTH AMERICA

  • Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
  • Elqui Valley, Chile
  • Panama City, Panama
  • Guatemala
  • Santiago, Chile

AFRICA

  • Rwanda
  • Tunisia
  • Namibia
  • Egypt
  • Nairobi, Kenya
  • Seychelles

ASIA/MIDDLE EAST

  • Israel
  • Oman
  • Sharjah, UAE
  • Singapore
  • Cambodia
  • Andaman Islands
  • Hoi An, Vietnam
  • Uttarakhand, India
  • Langkawi, Malaysia

EUROPE

  • Berlin, Germany
  • Helsinki, Finland
  • Etyek, Hungary
  • Ischia, Italy
  • Cambridge, England
  • Matera, Italy
  • Scotland
  • Prague, Czech Republic
  • Alsace, France
  • Tisvildeleje and the Danish Riviera
  • Armenia
  • Madeira, Portugal
  • Turquoise Coast, Turkey

OCEANIA

  • South Island, New Zealand
  • Brisbane, Australia
  • Northern Territory, Australia
How many of these amazing destinations are you ready to cross off your To-Visit list?

Pakistan Advertising Association Discusses Crisis Caused by Delayed Payments from Government

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Press Release
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Source: Brandsynario

The Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA) held its Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting on 10′ December 2018.

The participants discussed in detail, the issue of pending recoveries from the Provincial and Federal Government of Pakistan, while the authorities do not seem to understand the gravity of the situation.

The advertising agencies and the media — both Print and Electronic, are currently suffering from a cash-flow crisis because the Provincial and Federal Governments are not paying the rightful dues of the ad agencies, print, and electronic media. This financial irresponsibility could also damage the credibility of the Government.

To make things worse, the proposed draft of a new policy for print, electronic and digital media is virtually a death sentence for the advertising industry.

So, the propositions are totally rejected by all the main stakeholders including Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA), All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) and the Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA).

PAA is in favor of meaningful changes or reforms that are directed to improve transparency and merit-based processes of the Government for selecting capable agencies on merit having a good repute.

The Chairman of PAA- Ali Mandviwalla stated that: “The Advertising Association is fully committed to supporting the Government in rooting out all the non-merit based elements from the advertising agencies, as well as strengthening the relevant government bodies, like the Press Information Department (PID) and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. The Government can only achieve positive results if they take concrete and meaningful steps to enhance the transparency of its internal processes and procedures”

It is important to note, that the advertising agencies create no additional costs, or financial burden, for the Government. The advertising professionals provide valuable creative services- free-of-cost, to the public sector, while the agencies’ expenses and costs are met from the commissions they earn from the Media.

PAA wants to inform all stakeholders about some harmful measures proposed in the new policy. If adopted, these measures will actually back-fire, adding to the government’s expenditure, instead of saving any costs for the national exchequer.

These controversial propositions will not allow the government to use the services of Advertising Agencies. So, the decision will result in heavy extra costs and more operational pressures for the government. Currently, these resourceful advertising agencies are providing free-of-cost infrastructure and qualified manpower to perform various processes for the government. They handle payment-matters between hundreds of publishers, channels, PID and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.

In case, these responsibilities are shifted to the Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR), this government institution will need additional infrastructure, thousands of more employees and unnecessary cost-burden to perform these tasks — which the advertising agencies perform at no additional cost to the Government Exchequer.

Before making any decisions on policy resulting in errors already experimented in history and in the past, it is imperative that the relevant stakeholders of the industry are aligned for collective decision making on forming an improved policy.

Google Pakistan Year in Search 2018 Report is Out!

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Kayenat Kalam
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Google Pakistan Year in Search 2018

Bidding farewell to yet another year, Google has released the annual list of top searches in Pakistan in 2018.

With many fascinating events and happenings all year round, the list gives an overview of what Pakistanis were most interested in this year!

Its annual search year in Pakistan looks back at 2018 through the collective eyes of searches on Google.

It offers a unique perspective on the year’s major events, top competitions, top newsmakers, top personalities, hottest trends and top movies categorized under three sections as; Searches, People, and Movies.

From blockbuster movies to some of the most trending people of the year, here is Google Pakistan Year in Search 2018.

Google’s Top Search in Pakistan in 2018!

Pakistanis are very enthusiastic when it comes to sports and interestingly, most of the top 10 searched words in Google Pakistan in 2018 are either about cricket or football.

Pakistan vs New Zealand was the most searched series this year while Express Newspaper and Samaa TV also made it to the list!

  1. Pakistan vs New Zealand
  2. Fifa World Cup
  3. Pakistan vs Australia
  4. PSL 2018
  5. Brewery Brisbane
  6. Brisbane Asia Cup
  7. PTV Sports
  8. Pakistan vs India
  9. Express Newspaper
  10. Samaa TV

Most Searched Personalities in Pakistan in 2018

Prime Minister Imran Khan’s 3rd wife Bushra Manika is the most searched person by Pakistanis this year, with British princess Meghan Markle at number 2.

Meesha Shafi and Reham Khan are also among the popular searches, followed by Hollywood star, Sylvester Stallone and Bollywood diva, Sonali Bendre. Atif Mian, former advisor to PM, and Hanif Abbasi of PML-N have also made it to the list!

  1. Bushra Manika
  2. Meghan Markle
  3. Meesha Shafi
  4. Reham Khan
  5. Sylvester Stallone
  6. Sonali Bendre
  7. Atif Mian
  8. Hanif Abbasi
  9. Iqra Aziz
  10. Sunny Leone

Most Searched Movies in Pakistan in 2018

The top 5 searched movies in Pakistan in 2018 are the blockbuster Bollywood flicks including Sanju and Thugs of Hindustan.

The Pakistani animated film Donkey King ranks at 6  followed by Hollywood movies, Avengers Infinity War and Black Panther.

  1. Race 3
  2. Sanju
  3. Tiger Zinda Hai
  4. Baaghi 2
  5. Thugs of Hindustan
  6. Donkey King
  7. Avengers Infinity War
  8. Black Panther
  9. Hate Story 4
  10. Padmavati

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates and news!

Here’s How Much Tax on Mobile Phones You’ll Have to Pay!

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Anusha Sachwani
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taxes on mobile phones

Importing mobile phones or asking for relatives to fly them over has now become expensive. Now, individuals will have to pay Customs Duty and taxes.

There are, however, several conditions to make the policy easy on overseas Pakistanis who are flying in for short visits. According to the policy, each individual (Pakistani or overseas Pakistani) can carry up to 5 handsets per year.

Out of the 5, one will be free, whereas taxes and duties will be applicable on the rest. Furthermore, those handsets which have not been paid for will be blocked within 30 days.  Those who have foreign SIMs with roaming on will also get cleared from paying these taxes.

This is applicable on handsets flowing into Pakistan after 1st December.

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Mobile Tax & Duties Breakdown

Imported phones will have the following taxes and duties applicable to them:

  • Customs Duty
  • Regulatory Duty
  • Sales Tax
  • Additional Sales Tax
  • IT Duty
  • Mobile Levy
  • Provincial Tax

Customs Duty 

The fixed amount for Customs Duty is PKR 250.

Regulatory Duty

Mobile phones worth in-between $1-60 will be taxed with Rs.250. Handsets worth in between $61-130 will be taxed with 10% of the value. Whereas phone worth over $130 will be taxed with 20% of their value under Regulatory Duty.

Value of Phone (USD) Taxation
$1-60 Rs. 250
$61-130 10% of the value
$130+ 20% of the value

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Sales Tax

Sales tax is fixed at Rs. 1500 per handset.

Additional Sales Tax

Additional sales tax is fixed at 3% of the phone’s actual value.

IT Tax

The fixed amount for IT Tax is 9% of the phone’s value.

Mobile Levy

Value of Phone (PKR) Levy
Rs 10,000 to 40,000 Rs 1000
Rs 40,000 to 80,000 Rs 3000
Over Rs 80,000 Rs 5000

 

Example
  • Value of a phone declared by Customs is Value A
  • Add 1% Insurance on Value A, this would become Value B
  • Add 1% Landing charges on Value B, this would become Value C
  • Now, this Value C is important because Customs will now Apply/calculate all Duty/Taxes on Value C, not Value A.

If Value A = $100, then its Value B will be $101. Its Value C would then be $102.01 (and not $100).

Now that the value of the phone has been determined- it will be converted from USD to PKR at Inter-Bank rates for that particular day.

Now that we have the phone’s value, the following formulas will be applied for taxes and duties:

  • Value C + 10% or 20% Regulatory Duty = Value D
  • Value D + Rs 250 fix Customs Duty = Value E
  • Value E + 3% Additional Sales Tax = Value F
  • Value F + Rs 1500 fix Sales Tax = Value G
  • Value G + 9% or 6% Income Tax = Value H
  • Value H + Rs 1000 or greater as Mobile Handset Levy = Value I
  • Value I + Rs 1000 fix Sindh Stamp Duty = Value J
  • Value C + 1.16% CESS Duty = Value K

Value J + Value K – Value C = ___ PKR. This is the final amount which is the total of Duty/Taxes that an individual will have to pay.

Taxation Per Phone

The following chart explains how much taxation will have to be paid according to the value of the handset.

Value of Mobile Taxation (PKR)
$50 Rs 4,641
$100 Rs 6,367
$150 Rs 8,083
$200 Rs 13,116
$250 Rs 15,666
$300 Rs 20,216
$350 Rs 22,767
$400 Rs 25,317
$450 Rs 27,867
$500 Rs 30,417
$550 Rs 34,967
$600 Rs 37,517
$650 Rs 40,067
$700 Rs 42,618
$800 Rs 47,718
$900 Rs 52,818
$1000 Rs 57,918
$1200 Rs 68,119
$1400 Rs 78,319
$1500 Rs 83,420

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

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Japan Scholarships for Pakistani Students: Fully-Funded Scholarships For Federal Government Officers

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uzair alavi
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Japan Scholarships for Pakistani Students

Japan Scholarships for Pakistani Students: The Japanese International Cooperation Center (JICC) has announced twenty fully-funded scholarships for the officers of Pakistan’s federal government to study at universities in Japan.

The scholarships have been announced under the project Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) and is launched under the Japanese government’s grant aid project.

The scholarship will allow 18 scholars for 2 Masters (2 years) and Doctorate (3 Years) programme, which will be selected from the federal government officers of Pakistan.

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The newly announced fully-funded scholarship programme will begin from the Summers of 2019.

JICC also organized a seminar to brief about the programme, at the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Reforms, Government of Pakistan.

In the seminar, Takuya Sei, representative of JICA Pakistan, discussed the newly launched scholarship programme and also encouraged participants, potential applicants, to make full use of this golden opportunity and do not let it slip.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates!

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Easy Business Scheme for the Unemployed to be Introduced by Government

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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easy business scheme

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s (PTI) government has vowed to provide one crore jobs for the youth and initiatives to make it happen are already underway.

In order to aid unemployed citizens in Pakistan, the federal government has announced its plan to launch an ‘Easy Business Scheme’.

Under the initiative, the government will create employment and business opportunities for the unemployed.

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The three-year ‘Easy Business Scheme’ has been developed after joint consultation with the Ministry of Finance, FBR, SECP, State Bank, Provincial Governments and Islamic Bank.

The scheme will last till 2021.

Under the Easy Business Scheme:

  • An electronics window will be established in Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA).
  • Relevant steps will also be taken to diminish load shedding in Sindh and Punjab.
  • Strategies will be devised online payments of all taxes, with an introduction of e-registry and online transactions.
  • Customs processing time will also be reduced by 50 percent.
  • The online system will be introduced to pay duties and taxes on borders.

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Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

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