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Ramadan Transmission 2018: Ratings of 2nd Week Revealed! [Exclusive]

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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The holy month of Ramadan is nearing its end. However, television channels and their battle of ratings is aggressive than ever before.

Since the past couple of years, ARY Digital has continued to maintain its rating game, reaping the most viewership throughout the season of Ramadan transmissions.

This year, the channel’s bar is all the more high with its Sehri, Iftar and Post Iftar ratings

Research reveals that ARY Digital ruled the average ratings in the first week of Ramadan and the result of the second week show no difference.

Sehri Ratings

With the highest chunk, ARY Digital wins the Sehri session bagging an average rating of 0.7.

GEO Entertainment follows with almost half of ARY Digital’s average ratings.

Iftar Ratings

ARY Digital is clearly rocking the Iftar game with 1.6 average rating. HUM TV, and GEO Entertainment follow in a head-to-head tussle.

With an average rating of 0.4, TV One and Urdu1 bag the third spot in the rating chart.

Post-Iftar Ratings

Boasting phenomenal average ratings of 3.8 in the post-Iftar round, ARY Digital has taken the throne of the being the ultimate rating champ.

Hum TV is not far behind with an average rating of 2.9, the credit of its growth in viewership mostly going to its hit Ramadans serial, Suno Chanda.

GEO Entertainment ranks third in the post-Iftar session, after being the runner-up in the Sehri and Iftar rounds.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

 

Eid-ul-Fitr 2018 in Pakistan: Long Weekend Ahead!

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Ramadan 2018 is about to end and Muslims in Pakistan are gearing up to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr 2018 with full zeal.

According to Abdul Rashid, director at the Climate Data Processing Centre of the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Shawwal’s moon has slim chances to be spotted on June 14.

There is a high possibility that Ramadan 2018 will comprise of 30 days and Eid will be celebrated on June 16, all across Pakistan.

Ramadan Calendar 2018 Pakistan: Sehr o Iftar Timetable

It is likely that the 29th and 30th fast will fall on 14th and 15th June 2018. 

Hence, Eid-ul-Fitr 2018 in Pakistan is predicted to fall on 16th June, Saturday 2018.

If the calculation is false, then Eidul Fitr might be celebrated on Friday, June 15.

However, Eid holidays will tentatively kickstart from 14th June, giving us a long weekend of at least five days i.e: from Thursday to Monday.

How cool is that?

Meanwhile, in a move to give relief to students from the rising mercury levels, the Government of Punjab had announced early summer vacations in the province from May 17.

Educational institutes will reopen on August 10, Punjab Education Minister Rana Mashhood said.

However, in Sindh, school summer vacations 2018 for Sindh will be held between 14 May and 15 July.

Public Holidays in Pakistan 2018 [Complete List]

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

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Rabail Mansoor
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It is now compulsory on most marriage halls in Karachi to pay a sales tax of 15% after the Sindh High Court dismissed the case due to the absence of petitioner at the case hearings.

Karachi Marriage Halls/Lawn Owners Association – the petitioner – with its continued absence at the hearings on various dates, failed to take the case forward which led to the tax being levied.

PTA Bans Over 6,100 Websites Over Controversial Content

Although in Sindh the sales tax on the services provided by marriage lawns and halls had been imposed since the 1 July 2011; the ad-interim orders due to the petition meant that the tax had not been collected.

However, not all marriage halls and lawns are to be liable to pay tax. An officer of the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) said:

Standalone marriage halls, lawns, and marquees located on plots of up to 800 square yards are exempted from sales tax provided that these are not air conditioned, are not located in hotels or clubs, are not owned, operated or managed by caterers and have no branch or any other marriage halls or lawns in Sindh.

Marriage lawns and halls are subjected to a 15% levy on services provided by them, according to the Finance Act 2011.

The officer added:

Now with the dismissal of the petition, the SRB will be able to impose and collect sales tax on the services of marriage halls and lawns, including those located in hotels or clubs.

Pepsi & Careem Unite this Ramadan to Make Your Iftar Easier!

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Sonam Kapoor Hits Back at Backlash from Pakistani Media!

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Rabail Mansoor
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After several strong statements against Pakistan, Swara Bhaskar has been facing a ton of backlash on social media.

The “Veere Di Wedding” actress has been questioned by several prominent Pakistani celebrities for her double standards.

And now, all that “hate” seems to have troubled her best friend and co-star, Sonam Kapoor who has finally spoken up in support of the starlet.

Just ❤️ @sonamkapoor #sonamkishaadi

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Apparently, Sonam felt the need to rescue her bestie during a screening in New Delhi for their film, ‘Veere Di Wedding’ that was released over the weekend.

According to Sonam, the reason behind her best friend and co-star getting trolled on social media is a sign of just “how much they love Swara”

Speaking to the media, she stated:

I think people just like to troll her because she has an opinion and a point of view and I guess that shows how much they love her because the other side of hate is always love, so Swara you have a lot of lovers!

However, it seems that the “Raanjhana” actress’s statement has been misquoted!

Apparently, the newlywed had been talking about Swara’s controversial scene in ‘Veere Di Wedding’ and NOT her anti-Pakistan statements.

Clarifying her stance on her Twitter, Sonam shared a screenshot from a Pakistani publication and cleared up the misunderstanding.

My defence of her has nothing to do with her comments on Pakistan! Get your fact right and stop trying to spread mischief and hate!

The two actresses, apart from being the best of friends have worked together in several films, including ‘Raanjhanaa’ and ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’.

During one of her promotional interviews for the movie ‘Veere Di Wedding’, Swara was heard making several controversial comments about Pakistan calling it a “failing state governed by Shariah Law’.

Apparently, the lady was so irked by the ban placed on her film in Pakistan, that she failed to realize just how controversial her comments were nor the feelings for her fans in the country.

This is what she had to say:

They’re (Pakistan) a non-secular state. I’m not surprised at all. Why should we hold up Pakistan, which is a failing state – I don’t understand why we keep taking pleasure and feeling a sense of self-worth from all the silly things that happen in Pakistan.

With such a bold statement, it was only a matter of time before someone felt the need to shut down the actress and call her out for her hypocrisy and ignorance and Urwa Hocane stepped up to do the honors!

Following her lead, others were seen slamming Swara, including Gohar Rasheed.

Mehwish Hayat too had a few words to say on the matter:

What did you think about Sonam’s statement? Let us know in the comments below.

Yet Another Video of Swara Bhaskar Bashing Pakistan Surfaces!

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Coca-Cola Launches a First of it’s Kind Digital Donation Drive for Edhi!

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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The blessed month of Ramadan is nearing its end but the spirit of giving is still alive.

After the huge success of their ‘Bottle of Change’ campaign last year, Coca-Cola is all set to raise the bar this year by launching Pakistan’s first ever Digital Donation Drive called Digithon.

By joining forces with the Edhi Foundation, Coca-Cola Pakistan aims to encourage the people of Pakistan to support and donate to Edhi’s cause.

Taking Telethon Culture to Digital with Digithon

Coca-Cola will kickstart the ground-breaking fundraising campaign LIVE on its Facebook page today on 5th June from 4-6 pm.

People from all over Pakistan can tune in live on the Coca-Cola Facebook page where they will take pledges and donations over calls and SMS for the Edhi Foundation.

The renowned individuals who were part of Coca-Cola’s heart-warming rendition of ‘Lab pe Aati hai dua’ TVC will also be part of the Digithon including Younis Khan, Maya Ali, Momina Mustehsan, Ahad Raza Mir and Ali Rehman. Faisal and Bilquis Edhi – the wife and son of Abdul Sattar Edhi – will be joining in too.

Together, they aim to reach millions of Pakistanis and receive the maximum number of pledges and donations to continue the efforts of the late Edhi Sahab.

Callers and online users will also have the opportunity to interact with their favorite celebrities and ask them questions using the hashtag #ForEdhi via social media.

Here’s how you can contribute to the cause:

Make Donations via SMS: SMS “(Name) <space> (Donation Amount)” and send to 2653(COKE)

Make Donations via Phone call: Call 0304-111-2653(COKE)

A digital donation campaign like Digithon is the first of its kind in Pakistan. Coca-Cola aims to take Edhi’s legacy forward: by giving us an opportunity to be a part of this digital revolution, the company will reach out to millions of individuals with the support of prominent celebrities and a simple call-to-action.

Earlier, the brand had also rolled out an innovative concept of recycling the iconic Coca-Cola bottle as a money bank to collect donations.

Coca-Cola & Ramzan

Ramzan ki rehmat ko berhayen, aao jama kerein #EidiForEdhi with Coca-Cola’s #BottleOfChange.

Posted by Coca-Cola on Friday, May 18, 2018

Shedding all labels and rising above differences, Coca-Cola has once again proved that it stands up for humanity as it has united Pakistan. Various Pakistani stars have joined Coca-Cola’s #EidforEdhi campaign and are driving others to do the same.

Let’s support this cause and make sure we touch millions of hearts at Digithon today #ForEidhi.

Don’t forget to tune in to https://www.facebook.com/CokePakistan/ at 4 pm today to witness history in the making and be a part of it.

Mahira Khan & Amna Ilyas Burn The Dance Floor With Their Perfect Moves

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Web Desk
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Most recently, the two Pakistani beauties Mahira Khan and Amna Ilyas were spotted together in a morning show.

Their fun pictures and videos from the show are now making rounds on social media because of their perfect latkas and jhatkas on a Bollywood song.

Both gorgeous ladies can be seen dancing up a storm, entertaining the guests with their infectious energy.

We need to accept it, whether it’s their quirky sense of style or their appealing appearances at events, these ladies make sure to make an impact wherever they go.

#Mahirakhan and #AmnaIlyas tonight at the trailer launch of their film.

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They flaunted their perfect moves on a hit Bollywood song Kajrare which left us watching this video over and over again.

Have a look at their dance moves!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaUSlOS1FDw&feature=youtu.be

These girls have some legit moves which left grooving us all! 

Mahira Khan and Amna Ilyas will be seen together in one of the most anticipated movie 7 Din Mohabbat In this Eid. Mahira Khan will be playing the role of a bubbly and fun loving girl whereas Amna Ilyas plays a headstrong girl who isn’t afraid of speaking her mind.

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

Originally published on Veryfilmi.com

 

Priyanka Chopra’s Quantico Slammed for Controversial Indo-Pak Plot

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Anusha Sachwani
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In a recent episode of Quantico, Priyanka Chopra’s Hollywood television show has shown an Indian nationalist planning a terrorist attack in the city of Manhattan with the intention to put the blame it on Pakistan.

Quantico fans took it on social media to bash the plot. The episode aired on June 1, showing that an MIT professor acquires uranium with which he plans to make a nuclear bomb. An India-Pakistan summit to be held in New York City is his target.

Yet Another Video of Swara Bhaskar Bashing Pakistan Surfaces!

That’s not all, the agenda of the attack is to put the blame on Pakistan! As if the Indo-Pak political situations are not controversial enough. Certainly, the reactions on social media were not in support of this plot!

Many are bashing the Baywatch actress for shooting the scene with her origin being from India itself.

Sonam Kapoor Supports Swara Bhaskar After Anti-Pakistan Statements!

Quantico, due to the downfall of ratings, will not see any season after 3.

What do you think about this plot and its concept?

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Mohamed Salah Included in Final Egypt World Cup Squad

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AFP
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Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah was included Monday in Egypt’s 2018 World Cup squad despite still underdoing treatment for a shoulder injury he suffered in the Champions League final, the Egyptian Football Association said.

Salah, who hit a stunning 44 goals for Liverpool last season in all competitions, was forced out of the final in tears last month clutching his left shoulder after being wrestled to the ground by Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos.

Salah has undergone treatment in Valencia, Spain, in the hope of playing a role in Egypt’s first appearance in the World Cup since 1990.

On Wednesday, the federation had said Salah would be out for “not more” than three weeks, meaning he could miss Egypt’s opening World Cup Group A fixture against Uruguay on June 15.

Egypt then face Russia on June 19 and Saudi Arabia on June 25.

23-man squad:

Goalkeepers: Essam El Hadary (Al Taawoun/KSA), Mohamed El Shenawy (Al Ahly), Sherif Ekramy (Al Ahly)

Defenders: Ahmed Fathi (Al Ahly), Saad Samir (Al Ahly), Ayman Ashraf (Al Ahly), Ahmed Hegazi (West Bromwich Albion/ENG), Ali Gabr (West Bromwich Albion/ENG), Ahmed Elmohamady (Aston Villa/ENG), Mohamed Abdel-Shafi (Al Fateh/KSA), Omar Gaber (Los Angeles/USA), Mahmoud Hamdy (Zamalek)

Midfielders: Mohamed Elneny (Arsenal/ENG), Tarek Hamed (Zamalek), Sam Morsy (Wigan/ENG), Mahmoud Abdel Razek (Al Raed/KSA), Abdallah El Said (Al Ahly), Mahmoud Hassan (Kasimpasa/TUR), Ramadan Sobhi (Stoke City/ENG), Amr Warda (Atromitos/GRE), Mahmoud Abdel-Moneim (Al Ittihad/KSA)

Forwards: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool/ENG), Marwan Mohsen (Al Ahly)

Facebook ‘Not Aware of Any Abuse’ of Data by Phone Makers

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AFP
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Facebook said Monday that it does not know of any privacy abuse by cellphone makers who years ago were able to gain access to personal data on users and their friends.

The social media leader said it “disagreed” with the conclusions of a New York Times report that found that the device makers could access information on Facebook users’ friends without their explicit consent.

Facebook enabled device makers to interface with it at a time when it was building its service and they were developing new smartphone and social media technology.

But the Times said the access continued even after Facebook agreed with the Federal Trade Commission in 2011 to better protect data and only share it after obtaining consumers’ express consent.

Facebook, which came under attack early this year over British political consultant Cambridge Analytica’s harvesting of personal data on 87 million Facebook users and their friends, did not deny the Times story but said it “disagreed” with the issues raised.

Before now-ubiquitous apps standardized the social media experience on smartphones, some 60 device makers like Amazon, Apple, Blackberry, HTC, Microsoft and Samsung worked with Facebook to adapt interfaces for the Facebook website to their own phones, the company said.

“We controlled them tightly from the get-go,” said Ime Archibong, VP of Product Partnerships, in a statement.

“Partners could not integrate the user’s Facebook features with their devices without the user’s permission,” he said.

“Friends’ information, like photos, was only accessible on devices when people made a decision to share their information with those friends,” he said.

Moreover, he added, “We are not aware of any abuse by these companies.”

But the Times said that the user permissions were not always explicit as required by the 2011 consent decree with the FTC.

In addition, it said, its research showed that some device makers “could retrieve personal information even from users’ friends who believed they had barred any sharing.”

Facebook said it is winding up the interface arrangements with device makers as the company’s smartphone apps dominate the service.

But the report raised concerns that massive databases on users and their friends — including personal data and photographs — could be in the hands of device makers as was the case with Cambridge Analytica.

Cambridge Analytica obtained the data without Facebook’s permission and used it to help the election campaign of US President Donald Trump.

In April, Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg apologized in Congress over the Cambridge Analytica fiasco, amid rising calls for more regulation of the company.

On Monday, some US lawmakers suggested calling him back to testify.

“Sure looks like Zuckerberg lied to Congress about whether users have ‘complete control’ over who sees our data on Facebook,” said David Cicilline, a Democrat who serves on the House Judiciary committee.

“Facebook’s secret data sharing partnerships raise urgent new reasons for stronger privacy protections,” said Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal.

#DekhoMeriNazarSe: Samsung is Uniting Pakistan With its Million Meal Challenge

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Anusha Sachwani
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Imagine a world where there is no division by color, gender or race. Take a minute to draw a picture of the limitless number of people loving, laughing and smiling, regardless of their financial status, religion, and gender.

As beautiful and utopic as this may seem, the harsh truth is that ‘equality’ is still a dream in Pakistan. In order to eliminate differences and redefine the movement, Samsung has taken the initiative to show Pakistanis that irrespective of our differences, we are all one.

The ideology has been portrayed beautifully in the brand’s “Dekho Meri Nazar Se” campaign. A camera lens is a perfect example of how everyone should be viewed, without bias. Just as the lens does not discriminate on the basis of religion, caste, status, and creed, it sees the real beauty which lies inside their hearts and shines through their smiles.

The brand has become a torchbearer of unity and is promoting equality while tugging heartstrings. That’s not all, the tech giant has also partnered with Rizq to take their campaign up a notch.

Both platforms have joined hands to feed 1 million people across the nation during the holy month of Ramadan. As thousands gather for a beautiful Iftar, the campaign’s video shows us how for once we can let go of differences and come together as Pakistanis under one sky.

The campaign is captivating, from the concept to the videography, everything has you hooked and mesmerized till the end. The Badshahi Mosque looks spectacular and the natural shots of the children in every frame and transition are completely on point, and in sync with the overall philosophy of the campaign.

How to be a Part of Million Meal Challange

If you’d like be a part of Samsung Pakistan’s Million Meal Challange, log on to Facebook and visit Rizq‘s page.

Be a part of this naiki with just a single click!

BMW Partially Reveals All-new Z4 Roadster

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AFP
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Right now might not seem like the best time in the motor industry to unveil a new model that isn’t some sort of SUV, but that isn’t stopping BMW as the Bavarian automaker has partially revealed its all-new version of the Z4.

In what is a slightly unusual move, BMW has allowed the media the chance to test drive the new roadster in prototype form and issued an extensive album of images, but the exterior and the dashboard have remained camouflaged.

Part of the reason for exposing the prototype to such scrutiny could be as much to do with the old Z4 as the new one. Although the last Z4 certainly looked the part, it’s probably not unfair to say the driving experience fell somewhat short of what was promised by the styling, and didn’t quite live up to that well-known BMW “ultimate driving machine” slogan.

To give an idea of how far the new model has diverged from its predecessor, BMW driving dynamics expert Florian Dietrich insists: “The only thing we carried over was the name.”

BMW product manager Andreas Ederer explains: “The first generation of Z4 was sporty. The second generation was comfortable. This [new one] can do both. The last version was a car to drive on a Sunday afternoon. This is a car you’ll want to drive on Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon.”

But in this age where the SUV rules supreme it’s probably safe to suggest the car wouldn’t exist at all if it wasn’t for BMW’s current technical partnership with Toyota, which sees this third-generation Z4 sharing a platform with the upcoming new Toyota Supra.

Buyers of the new M40i will have limited options for upgrading, but that’s because this car is being designed as pretty much a complete package. It will already come standard with the likes of performance brakes, electronic adaptive dampers, a limited-slip differential, adjustable suspension with MacPherson steel struts at the front and a multi-link set-up at the back.

Under the hood will be the 3.0-liter six-cylinder powerplant from the M240i, and in the Z4 it’s expected to develop somewhere in the region of 350 bhp and 369 lb.-ft. of torque.

The final production version is set to go on sale in March of next year, but the car will have its first reveal at Pebble Beach in August before full specifications are finally confirmed at the Paris Motor Show in September.

Boy Commits Suicide at Centaurus Mall Islamabad!

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Anusha Sachwani
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In a sad state of events, a young boy, who seems to be in his teenage years committed suicide a couple of days ago.

The boy, identified as Ammar a student of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad jumped off the 3rd floor of the mall and scuffled to his fatal injuries.

Ammar had visited Centaurus Mall with his sister, brother, and a family friend. He had tried to commit suicide twice before, and the family had thought that he was under possession of a supernatural power.

Facebook user Tehreem Tahir shared a post about why Ammar did what he did after talking to a neighbor and his teacher. Tehreem came across that he was very disturbed because he was bullied because of his thin voice and skin color.

She wrote:

“The story behind the Centaurus incident.

This post isn’t to blame anyone, it’s an awareness post. In reference to my last post about the accident in Centaurus, there were so many different stories on how this happened. I talked to his neighbor and teacher to find out the real story.

Ammar was in Centaurus with his sister, brother and a family friend. He was going through a very tough time from the past 1-1.5 years, presently he was going through a treatment as well. Before that, he acted in a way that the family thought he was under an influence of jin. In this time period, he tried committing suicide twice.

One of the reasons why he was like this was that he was bullied at the college people made fun of his voice as he had a thin voice called him ‘kalay’. He was a science student as his mother wished, but he wanted to go in arts as it was difficult for him. He changed many schools but it didn’t help.

Mental illness is as serious as physical illness and its time we understand that. We are moving towards a time where the family structure is getting weak, with the new technology in hand we are connected to so many people yet we are alone and isolated. It is said that the best therapy is a deep honest conversation. Everyone needs someone in his/her life with whom they can share every tiny bit.

As you can see in the footage without thinking twice he just runs towards the escalator, puts his feet on the other side and jumps and then people are saying suicide is haram and what has he done to his parents just think for once imagine what battle he was fighting which made him take this painful step of jumping from the 4th floor.

In the end, I would like to say that. Be there for everyone around you, it’s time you understand what bullying can do to someone. You don’t know what battles they are fighting inside if someone ever talks about suicide take it seriously and help them seek a psychologist as there is nothing wrong in seeing one.

If a normal person can go to a doctor for the illness he can go to a psychologist for mental illness. Every single human being has a great role in this world, we are here not to live in isolation but with the people around us. Make honest conversations and help people by literally just listening to what they feel. It will help them a lot I swear.

Boys have the same emotions as girls lets just stop telling them to man up and not cry they have emotions they also feel weak. In our society just to man up they keep everything inside as they don’t want to be made fun of which builds frustration inside and it grows. The percentage of men getting a heart attack is higher than women and it’s for a reason. Let them cry, talk about what makes them upset even just listening will help.

And sorry for the last post, heard so many different stories even when I was standing there but its all clear now after talking to the boys teacher and neighbor.”

https://youtu.be/LR3FS36jn0A

Ammar’s incident has once again highlighted the much-needed awareness on mental health for children in educational institutes and the need to apply strict policies on bullying. It also makes us ponder upon where are we headed as human beings and what have our children been learning which led to a child killing himself.

What are your thoughts about mental health awareness in institutes?

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Pakistani Celebrities Gave Major Style Goals In All-White Affair Iftar Party!

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Web Desk
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The internationally known designer Nomi Ansari threw a grand iftar party that was attended by renowned Pakistani celebrities supporting the “white theme” last weekend.

The guest-list of the party unsurprisingly included the industry’s key figures from actors to models and designers making an appearance.

This much-awaited gala of the year was attended by Meera, Humayun Saeed, Ahad Raza Mir, Sajal Aly, Sanum Jung, Momal Sheikh, Sana Javed, Sadaf Kanwal, Minal Khan and others.

Here we have put together a few pictures from the party for you to look at and enjoy.

Scroll down and enjoy! 

The gorgeous ladies Sana Javed and Sanum Jung with Nomi Ansari and Hasan Rizvi 

The Suno Chanda famed actress Iqra Aziz with Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir 

Minal Khan looked absolutely gorgeous in gold tunic shirt with natural makeup

The Yakeen Ka Safar actress Sajal Aly looks all flawless here! 

#whitefeast with #nomiansari 💖💖

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Always ready for a selfie

#thanks#nomiansari#lovely#whitefeastiftaar#

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The Khaani star Sana Javed looks like an illusion here 

✨✨✨ – #sanajaved #nomiansari #iftaarparty #sanasafinaz

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Sonya Hussyn posing for a picture 

Sajal Aly with Ahad Raza Mir 

Sanum Jung with her cute little daughter 

The star-studded group photo

Sonya Hussyn with the designer Nomi Ansari and Model Nadia Hussain

Nadia Hussain with the host of the party Nomi Ansari 

 

The gorgeous model Areeba Habib 

Sonia Hussyn and Nomi Ansari 

Our very own Meera with Humayun Saeed and Nadeem Baig

Sana Javed with Nomi Ansari 

Momal Sheikh heading towards the party 

It seems like these stars had a great time at the party!

If you have anything to add to this story let us know with your comments.

Originally published on Veryfilmi.com

 

Pepsi & Careem Unite this Ramadan to Make Your Iftar Easier!

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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As commonly observed during the holy month, the hours prior to Iftar are the busiest. The roads are jam-packed with cars and motorcycles as people struggle to reach home in time to break their ‘roza’ ( fast ).

With the ongoing construction of roads, it may require a Herculean effort or just plain good luck to reach your destination at times. Unfortunately, some fail to beat the evening traffic, missing their Iftari and breaking their fast with just water while stuck in long queues.

Pepsi & Careem Make Difference This Ramadan

Careem, the popular ride-hailing service is known for its innovative marketing campaigns. The beverage powerhouse Pepsi has also taken marketing to new heights while introducing the nation’s first AR filter on Facebook.

In the spirit of the season, Pepsi and Careem have united creatively to make it easier for Rozedaars to break their fast whilst on the go. All those who book a Careem close to Maghrib will discover a sweet surprise waiting for them in their ride!

In a thoughtful initiative to help Rozedaars, the beverage brand and the ride-hailing service are providing quick bites to those traveling at Iftar time.

Turning Rush Hour Into an Act of Kindness

City dwellers no longer have to worry about missing iftar while stuck in traffic. If you are running late and are afraid you will be skipping Iftar, just book a Careem to reach your desired destination.

You will find a special Iftar box with Pepsi ready for you in the vehicle.

As Ramadan is a time to reflect and to be thankful, both the brands have raised the bar, focusing on generosity and giving back to the society.

This is not the first time Pepsi and Careem have gone an extra mile to provide an out-of-the-box experience to their fans.

Earlier, both paired up to launch an amazing array of retro rides, providing Pakistanis with the ultimate nostalgic rush with an epic throwback to the 60’s.

What do you think of Pepsi and Careem’s Ramadan campaign? Let us know in the comments below.

Aamir Liaquat Hints at Leaving PTI

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Aamir Liaquat knows the art of staying in the spotlight!

Just last week, he made a dramatic return to his Ramadan transmission after PEMRA declared a ban on his show, following a controversial feud between religious scholars.

Apparently, the televangelist turned lucky and Islamabad High Court permitted him to appear on television again.

Aamir Liaquat Trolls BOL Network for Not Paying Salaries!

Now in yet another twist, Aamir Liaquat has made it to the news again and this time it seems he will be quitting his political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), just after 3 months of joining.

In an angry tweet, the scholar-turned- entertainer expressed his disappointment over being refused a ticket by PTI’s Karachi leader Firdous Shamim Naqvi.

Sullen and annoyed at the party, Aamir Bhai announced that he will reveal his future political course by today.

The host also accused PTI members of abusing him!

He ended up his Twitter rant by threatening that he will open the pandora box if immediate action is not taken against the matter.

Well PTI better not mess with Aamir Liaquat, that too when the elections are just around the corner.

Aamir Liaquat has a long history of switching channels, becoming the only host in Pakistan who has worked for almost every network of the nation.

Not to forget, he left MQM in 2008 after a disagreement with the leaders of the political party!

Later, he rejoined the squad again in 2015 and shocked everybody with his impulsive nature.

He parted ways again with MQM in 2016, following the party’s supremo Altaf Hussain’s ‘anti-Pakistan’ speech.

However, he declared that he will NEVER enter politics ever again after his departure from his old party.

‘Will never return into politics’

In March 2018, Aamir Liaquat declared that he is joining PTI and became a strong supporter of Imran Khan.

Momina Mustehsan Lashes Out at Aamir Liaquat!

 

However, in light of the recent events, it seems that he will be bidding farewell to the political party soon.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

Swara Bhasker Hits Back At Backlash from Pakistani Celebrities!

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Rabail Mansoor
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Veere Di Wedding might be minting massive moolah at the Bollywood box-office. However, the flick has ignited a wave of backlash from Pakistan.

In an interview, one of the ‘veeres’, Swara Bhasker, said some strong statements about Pakistan.

Speaking to  Rajeev Masand of News 18 on June 2, the actress labeled Pakistan a “failing state”:

“I don’t understand why we keep taking pleasure from all the silly things that happen in Pakistan”. The lady also went ahead to claim that Pakistani’s have a “way worse vocabulary than we do”.

Needless to say, her comments not only left a bad taste in the mouth for Pakistani’s who had been excitedly waiting for the the film, but has also created a social media storm!

Read all about it here:

Pakistani Celebrities Roast Swara Bhaskar on Anti-Pakistan Statement

In response to Swara’s statements, several Pakistani celebrities came out in support of our country.

Bashing the B-town celeb for her choice of words, Urwa Hocane posted several messages for the actor, calling her out for her contradictory statements.

Actor Gohar Rasheed too had a few things to say to the Bollywood actress:

Armeena Rana Khan was seen sharing some advice for the actress:

Promoting unity, here’s what Mehwish Hayat had to say in response to Swara’s tweet!

In the face of all this backlash, it was only a matter of time that Swara would respond and respond she did!

Here’s what the ‘Veere Di Wedding’ actress had to say in her “defense”. 

And that’s not all the ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ actress had to say!

Sharing a post on her Instagram, she added that “Indo-Pak peace is on the horizon”.

And when that didn’t help in soothing the matters, she ended the “debate” by posting that her love for Pakistan remains unchanged. 

Really Swara? We get that to promote a film, one does tend to be a bit controversial – however, this time, it seems that her statements struck a wrong chord with her audience.

What did you think of Swara’s statements? Let us know in the comments below.

Veere Di Wedding’s Cast & Crew Sends Love to Pakistan!

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WWDC 2018: Will There be Any New Hardware Reveals?

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AFP
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Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference, or WWDC, takes place June 4-8, 2018, at the McEnery Convention Center in San José, California.

A few days ahead of the famous event, the only thing known for sure is that Apple will outline the main updates coming to its various operating systems (macOS, iOS, watchOS, tvOS). It’s not yet known whether the firm will unveil any new hardware.

Various new features and functions for macOS 10.14, iOS 12, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12 will be announced at WWDC, so that developers can tailor their upcoming creations to future versions of Apple’s operating systems.

The new features are unlikely to roll out to users before fall, which is when Apple usually releases its major updates. Reports suggest a new Digital Health tool for iOS 12 could be showcased, while new features that use AR may also be in the spotlight.

Developers and students attending the event will have access to more than 1,000 Apple engineers, giving them the latest details about the various APIs available to them, whether for SiriKit, HomeKit or HealthKit, etc.

Apple could also spill the beans on its new, more powerful MacBook and iPad devices. The firm could, for example, use WWDC to announce the imminent release of new computers featuring the latest generation of Intel Core i7 (Coffee Lake) processors.

Rumors even suggest that Apple could present a new MacBook Air with a Retina display, 10 years after launching the line, which has barely been updated in almost three years.

As for iPad, Apple could unveil new devices with the firm’s latest A11 processor, already used in the firm’s latest iPhone handsets. The new tablet could also get Face ID facial recognition technology, which debuted on the iPhone X in 2017.

While it’s unlikely we’ll see a new iPhone at WWDC, the event could be the ideal place for Apple to reveal its eagerly awaited wireless charging system, called AirPower.

The conference will be streamed live on the WWDC website and mobile app.

WWDC runs June 4-8, 2018, in San José, USA. Website: developer.apple.com/wwdc

Sarfaraz Ahmed Proud of England Draw Despite Headingley Hammering

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AFP
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Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed insisted he was proud of his youthful side even after an innings and 55-run defeat at Headingley denied them a Test-series victory in England.

That overwhelming loss, completed inside three days on Sunday, meant the two-match campaign ended all square at 1-1 following what Sarfraz said was Pakistan’s “perfect” nine-wicket victory in the first Test at Lord’s.

Defeat left Pakistan still looking for their first Test series success in England since 1996, when fast-bowling greats Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis were in the side.

Despite skittling England out for just 184 in their first innings at Lord’s, Sarfraz elected to bat after winning the toss in Leeds.

While the Headingley pitch provided a typically good surface, overhead conditions quickly became humid and cloudy, creating a swing-friendly environment that made batting difficult.

Even so, Pakistan would still have expected to have made more than their 174, which featured a third fifty in as many Tests from teenage leg-spinner Shadab Khan.

That total meant they were always chasing the game and, were just one individual effort away from conceding a large first-innings lead.

Having fielded brilliantly as a side at Lord’s, Pakistan saw Hasan Ali drop a routine catch when Jos Buttler was on four.

The dashing Buttler punished Pakistan with an unbeaten 80 in an England reply of 363.

Pakistan, 189 behind on first innings, then slumped to 134 all out in 46 overs second time around as their top order again failed to fire.

But having also overseen a victory over Test debutants Ireland in Dublin during this tour, Sarfraz was pleased with Pakistan’s progress.

“When we came here people thought we will not win one game but the way we played at Lord’s everything was perfect, our fast bowling was perfect, our batting and fielding were perfect,” Sarfraz told reporters.

“It’s disappointing that we had a chance to win the series but unfortunately we didn’t play well here.”

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Overall there were still plenty of plus-points for Pakistan, not least the bowling of seamer Mohammad Abbas who took a match-winning eight for 64 at Lord’s.

“I am proud of my young team, the way Abbas is bowling, Shadab is doing well, Faheem Ashraf did well, so I’m really disappointed that we didn’t win (at Headingley) but 1-1 is good for us,” said wicket-keeper Sarfraz.

Experienced opening batsman Azhar Ali averaged just 16.75 during the series while Sarfraz averaged 10.33 — well below his career Test mark of 37.78.

“Azhar is our main batsman, it’s correct he is not in good nick but he scored a good fifty at Lord’s,” said Sarfraz.

As for his own batting, Sarfraz added: “I am not satisfied with my batting in the series.

“I committed mistakes and played a few bad shots.”

Pakistan arrived for this tour having gone several months without a Test since a 68-run defeat by Sri Lanka in Dubai and Sarfraz said playing three in relatively quick succession was always likely to prove a tough challenge for his team.

“We played our last Test in October, so it’s difficult when you play a Test after five or six months. Test cricket is a different format, you have to adjust to five-day cricket. If you have to field for two-three days, it’s tough,” explained Sarfraz.

“The more you play Test cricket, you get to mature as a Test player. Now we have five Tests in the UAE (two against Australia and three against New Zealand), then we have three in South Africa and that will help us mature as a Test team,” he added.

Pakistani Celebrities Roast Swara Bhaskar on Anti-Pakistan Statement

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Anusha Sachwani
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Wowing everyone with its bold and humorous trailer, Bollywood movie ‘Veere di Wedding’ was released on 1st June. Starring Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Shikha Talsania and Swara Bhaskar, the story is based on 4 best friends and a wedding.

Previously, the ‘veeres’ had sent out immense love to their fans in Pakistan the film was declared banned in the country.

Veere Di Wedding Review: Twitter is all Praises for Bold Comedy!

Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor showed some love on social media so did Sonam!

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However, the ‘love is in the air’ situation did not last long.

Pakistanis have now taken it to social media to bash one of the ‘veeres’ for calling the country ‘a failing state’ in an interview.

That actress is none other than Swara Bhaskar!

The same Swara who had visited our homeland and had been all praises for it until now.

In a recent interview, Swara said;

“For some reason, I have to keep answering for that. I don’t know why people think I’m a spokesperson for the Pakistani government. What do you expect from a state that’s run by Sharia Laws?”

“They’re a nonsecular state. I’m not surprised at all. Why should we hold up Pakistan, which is a failing state — I don’t understand why we keep taking pleasure and feeling a sense of self-worth from all the silly things that happen in Pakistan. Apologies to all my Pakistani friends right now. Rest assured, Pakistanis have way worse vocabulary than we do. I know,” she added.

https://youtu.be/TEYBZhACTr4

However back in 2015, while appearing in a comedy show, Swara was all praises for our nation!

https://youtu.be/7KFRBPkYHiM

In a response to Swara’s statement, Pakistani actress Urwa Hocane took it on social media to bash the B-Town actress for the choice of words used.

The Punjab Nahi Jaungi superstar was not the only one to raise her voice on this matter.

Actor Gohar Rasheed also gave his two cents.

He added that this stunt was pulled off for publicity as the actress is not as famous as her two superstar co-stars Kareena and Sonam Kapoor.

Gohar also took her on a flashback to the 2015 interview in which she has praised Lahore while comparing it to other major countries around the world.

In the end, he simply stated “THERE IS NO POWER ON EARTH THAT CAN UNDO PAKISTAN 🇵🇰 “

Even Amreena Rana Khan roasted Sara after hearing her controversial statements!

Mehwish Hayat also took to Twitter and bashed Swara for her mean remarks!

And of course, Momina Mustehsan too couldn’t stay silent on the matter!

However, the hottest debate at the moment on social media is whether Swara Bhaskar is an actress or a chameleon?

What do you think? Share your answers with us in the comments below.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Here’s How KIA is Offering you MORE for Less!

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Anusha Sachwani
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For over a year KIA has been making waves in Pakistan with anticipation in the hearts of many car fanatics across the country. Finally, the renowned international brand has made a major splash with the arrival of its KIA Grand Carnival!

Sleek, sporty, and powerful, it offers you the optimum performance to help make your life easier so that everyone can enjoy moments spent with beloved ones during the journey.

If you have a BIG family and like traveling in style, you don’t need to settle for less than the most desired features. Your wait has finally come to an end! KIA’s ‘WELCOME TO MORE’ promises to give you MORE for less, without any compromise!

With the Grand Carnival, the fun has only begun. You can go just about anywhere with the beast, from having a delicious barbeque on the beach to a campsite in the middle of the forest – the Carnival offers you convenience, a spacious cabin, and MORE storage space.

Are you a soccer mom or cricket dad? Do you need a spacious vehicle to store all your child’s equipment and his/her friends? Guess what, just as the name suggests, the car accommodates not 5 or 7 but up to 11 individuals at a time! Even joint families can easily adjust to different modes of the Carnival!

That’s not all, the KIA Grand Carnival is giving you MORE efficiency, MORE quality performance, and MORE power with its 3.3L V6 engine, boasting 6-speed automatic transmission.

The all-in-one family vehicle is also equipped with sought-after features including power-sliding doors, front projection fog lamps, push-button start, 7-inch infotainment system and more. The KIA Grand Carnival gives tough competition to local competitors offering vehicles in the same price range.

The manufacturer has ensured absolutely no compromises in the safety department. The brand has taken all measures to ensure driver and passenger safety during travel. The Grand Carnival boasts front and rear parking sensors for ease and a rearview camera too.

The KIA Motor Corporation, a well renowned South Korean automobile giant, has recently partnered with Yunus Brothers Group (one of Pakistan’s largest conglomerates) under the name KIA Lucky Motors.

The multiple award-winning brand has the talented Peter Schreyer on board who is famously known for his Audi TT design. Schreyer is also a part of the KIA family and is the mastermind and visionary behind the current generation of vehicles produced by the south-Korean manufacturer.

Known as one of the top 10 global manufacturers, and well known for quality and durability, the company recently introduced a new model, offering top-notch features, latest tech gadgets, and unbeatable functionality!

The 8th largest global automobile manufacturer is the fastest growing car brand in the world (from 13th position to 8th in 5 years), KIA has proved to be one of the world’s renowned brand names.

The KIA Grand Carnival is now available in many exciting colors, including Pearl White and Black Berry which stands out as a favorite.

KIA Carnival Price & Warranty

The price of Standard Grand Carnival is set at PKR 3,999,000 whereas the price of the High Spec Grand Carnival is PKR 4,799,000 (ex-factory prices).

Wait, there’s MORE! Kia is offering a 4 year or 100,000 km warranty on its vehicles and customers can avail the first 2 services absolutely free.

The first KIA dealership has opened doors at Shahrah-e-Faisal Karachi and opening in Lahore and Faisalabad very soon.

What’s more, the brand lets you experience what it feels like to be behind the wheel! You can now take the Carnival out on a test drive for a one-of-its-kind adventure.

The ‘Drive Now’ option is available at all dealerships across Karachi, Lahore, and Faisalabad. You can easily avail this by registering through KIA’s Konnect App.

With the Carnival now in Pakistan making big waves, we have higher expectations from the flagship name! We cannot wait to see which variants the automotive giant will be bringing next!

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