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Wasim Akram Cricket News App Launched For Android & iOS

Former Pakistani captain and cricket legend Wasim Akram has introduced a mobile app for cricket lovers to keep them updated with the sports news 24/7. ‘Wasim Akram’s Cricket News’ is being labeled as one of the most comprehensive Cricket News apps that delivers the latest sports news, cricket celebrity updates on social media pages (facebook/twitter) and cricket videos all at one place.

The app developed by Right Now Digital was officially launched in a ceremony held in Dubai yesterday and is available to download on Android and Apple devices. Wasim Akram acts only as the sponsor name for the app. The company collaborated with Wasim Akram for allowing his name to be used for sponsorship and attracting a huge fan base that the star cricketer possesses.

Wasim Akram is currently busy coaching the Islamabad United Franchise for its first edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2016.

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Talking at the launching ceremony, ‘Sultan of Swing’ stated:

“With Wasim Akram’s Cricket News, fans will no longer have to trawl the web for cricket news because they will be able to read what their favorite papers, websites, blogs and personalities have to say about this amazing sport, all in one place”.

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This app is available for a free download on Android and Apple devices just at the right time to click cricket gurus, as the season of some mega cricket events is round the corner, such as the Pakistan Super League 2016 and ICC T20 World Cup. It is impossible to go through every newspaper and trawl the websites; Wasim Akram’s Cricket News has brought all cricket related news at one platform.

Wasim Akram is the first sportsman from Pakistan to provide his fans with a customized news app of his game.

PSL T20 2016 Opening Ceremony in UAE: #AbJhoomKeDikha

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Vaio To Launch Windows Smartphones This Week

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The premium tech device brand that was once part of Sony is set to venture into the smartphone market. But rather than go with an Android-based handset, Vaio is poised to unveil a Windows 10 phone at a special event on Thursday.

Usually in the days leading up to a smartphone or tablet unveiling, the news is focused on what to expect in terms of processing speeds or trick camera features.

But the questions that this event is raising are more to do with longevity. Can Windows-powered smartphones hold on long enough in their current guise to make owning one worth it to the average consumer?

Windows Phone handset sales are falling, fast. Microsoft’s latest figures show that the final quarter of 2015 amounted to just 4.5 million sales. That’s better than Blackberry but way behind the 74.7 million iPhones Apple sold over the same period.

Windows Phones are still missing a host of apps that iPhone and Android handset owners take for granted
Despite good design, very good internal components and phenomenal camera capabilities, Microsoft has struggled to attract top developers and therefore, the best apps to its ecosystem. There is still no standalone Gmail app for the handsets, for instance.

Microsoft Buys Keyboard Software Maker SwiftKey

And unlike other types of computing devices, which are about processor speeds, multitasking and offering productivity and digital content for relaxation, smartphones are all about the apps. So trying to convince someone to take a chance on a handset that doesn’t officially support Instagram or Snapchat is going to be a tough sell.

However, the tech community was equally dismissive of Microsoft’s Surface Pro tablet-cum-notebook when it first launched but it is going from strength to strength and spawning a host of imitators in its wake. As a result, there is a belief that if Microsoft has the same amount of time to perfect its handsets, then they will also find a market.

To address the apps issue, Microsoft has simplified the development process so that a Windows 10 desktop app also works on its phones, tablets and the Xbox, but progress is slow.

Which means that for now, for the consumers at least, Windows Phone handsets are a pocket PC rather than a device for accessing apps. Potentially phenomenal for productivity on the go or for setting up a work station ‘on the fly’ — connect one to a keyboard and monitor and it becomes a Windows 10 PC — but not for staying on top of social media updates.

Taylor Swift Mobile Game to Be Launched!

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Microsoft Buys Keyboard Software Maker SwiftKey

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Microsoft said Wednesday it acquired British-based software keyboard maker SwiftKey, saying it would be integrated with the tech giant’s “intelligent systems” for mobile devices. SwiftKey makes keyboard apps which are used on some 300 million Android and Apple devices, replacing the default interfaces with a more efficient one.

The price was not disclosed but media reports said Microsoft paid $250 million. SwiftKey, which uses artificial intelligence to help make keystrokes more intuitive and efficient, expands Microsoft’s efforts in the domain.

“In this cloud-first, mobile-first world, SwiftKey’s technology aligns with our vision for more personal computing experiences that anticipate our needs versus responding to our commands, and directly supports our ambition to reinvent productivity by leveraging the intelligent cloud,” said Microsoft executive vice president for research and technology Harry Shum.

SwiftKey uses AI to help make keystrokes more intuitive and efficient

“SwiftKey estimates that its users have saved nearly 10 trillion keystrokes, across 100 languages, saving more than 100,000 years in combined typing time.”

Shum said Microsoft would continue to make the service available on “all platforms,” not just those operated by Microsoft.

“We’ll continue to develop SwiftKey’s market-leading keyboard apps for Android and iOS as well as explore scenarios for the integration of the core technology across the breadth of our product and services portfolio,” he said.

SwiftKey founders Jon Reynolds and Ben Medlock said in a blog post that “joining Microsoft is the right next stage in our journey.”

“Eight years ago we started out as two friends with a shared belief that there had to be a better way of typing on smartphones,” they wrote.

“We’ve come a long way since then; today hundreds of millions of people around the world, and many of the leading mobile manufacturers, rely on our language prediction technology.”

Alphabet Overtakes Apple As Biggest Tech Giant – Now What?

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Karachi Circular Railway To Be Funded By Japan?

Japan’s Economic and Development Counsellor, Takashi Harada said that the Japanese government will be funding the Karachi Circular Railway project as it has potential.

“It is a mega project of a mega city; we are discussing relocation of people with the government of Sindh,” said Harada. “We need support and facilitation from the departments concerned for executing this project.”

The Karachi Circular Railway will be providing an alternate solution to transport in the metropolitan.

Karachi’s Orange Line Bus Project Launched by Sindh Government

The circular railway will be spread over a total of 43.24 km, from which the 23.86 km is dedicated to an elevated path, 15.68 km will be laid on the ground whereas 2.28 km has been allocated for the tunnels along with a 1.42 km bridge as per the project plan. The electrically powered trains will be running across twenty-four train stations.

The biggest hindrance in the project’s activation is the trend of land encroachment. Two fifty acres of land has been allocated by the Ministry of Railways to address the land mafia’s encroachment issue as well as helping relocate the people displaced.

This project will be running as a public and private partnership between the Karachi Urban Transport Corporation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency providing the technical support.

Ali Zafar’s Item Song ‘Six Pack Abs’ For Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive

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Tere Bin Laden sequel ‘Tere Bin Laden: Dead Or Alive’, has been in the works for a while now. Abhishek Sharma’s satirical comedy Tere Bin Laden received critical acclaim and eventually, commercial success for its original concept and realistic execution back in 2010.

The first film in the series marked Pakistani actor/musician Ali Zafar’s debut in Bollywood, who would be returning for a special cameo role in the sequel. According to Pinkvilla, Ali will be seen playing a pivotal role in Tere Bin Laden – Dead or Alive, also starring Manish Paul, Sikandar Kher and Pradhuman Singh among others, for which he had to sport a six-pack ab look.

Watch the video song of Six Pack Abs sung & composed by  Ali Zafar from the upcoming Bollywood comedy movie Tere Bin Laden below:

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Ali Zafar sure looks smouldering hot donning a sexy avatar for his item song.

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“Tere Bin Laden and its makers are very close to my heart for many reasons. It feels that we all kind of made history when not only the first film of our careers became like a cult in its own right but also holds its position in history as probably the first venture where a Pakistani was cast as the protagonist setting a path for many more ventures to follow.”

Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive Trailer Revealed

Without divulging any details about his role, Ali informs, “I felt as an actor I’ve already enacted the role of a reporter in TBL and would want to try something challenging even if it’s a special part. In the west, you would often see even big actors like Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp feature in a surprisingly awkward yet interesting part. That’s the whole idea. Abhishek got excited and gave a really interesting angle to my role which obviously I can’t disclose right now but when you’ll watch the film you would understand why, when, how, what?” Talking about how challenging it was to achieve a six-pack ab look, Ali said, “It was a strict discipline of three months to get into that shape. I was literally off carbs and sugar and was working out twice a day before the actual shoot. After the shoot was done, all I had was ice cream and parathas for a month.”

Talking about how challenging it was to achieve a six-pack ab look, Ali said, “It was a strict discipline of three months to get into that shape. I was literally off carbs and sugar and was working out twice a day before the actual shoot. After the shoot was done, all I had was ice cream and parathas for a month.”

Ali Zafar’s Movie Tere Bin Laden: Dead Or Alive Release Date Announced

This time, the multi-talented actor was also given the task to compose, write and sing a song in the movie. “That was something I had a lot of fun with. It’s like an interesting take on the item number concept and the growing trend of acquiring abs to have a hit song. I composed it to give it a vintage Bollywood feel with a modern hook with quirky lyrics. Everybody who hears it for the first time bursts out laughing,” states Ali.

Ali Zafar will also be steaming up the cover of Diva Magazine in its latest issue. See the sneak peak below:

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Tere Bin Laden releases on February 19, 2016.

ARY Film Awards 2016 Viewers’ Choice Nominations Revealed!

ARY Film Awards are back with bang in 2016! The complete nominations have been revealed and as expected, the hit Pakistani movie Bin Roye is is not amongst them!

After a gap of 1 year, ARY Film Awards 2016 will be held in Dubai . According to various media reports, the grand affair will enthrall the newly transformed local movie industry.

Check out the complete nominations list below:

 

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Pakistan Railway Joins Protest Against PIA Privatization

Pakistan Railway workers joined the protest with PIA workers against the killing of two employees of PIA and its proposed privatization. The Railway leaders on Wednesday threatened to suspend all train activities if the Govt failed to dismiss the PIA privatization plan.

According to the reports, more than 250 employees gathered at the Rawalpindi Railway Station to mark the protest against the killing of 2 of PIA’s employees and its privatization plan. The protest was led by the Prem Union and Railways Workers Association.

Pakistan International Airlines to Be Privatized By July 2016

The protesters were carrying placards and chanted slogans against the government and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

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Ch Zahoor, Prem Union of Jamaat-i-Islami, while talking to a local news channel said that the railway workers are protesting against the rights of workers and labourers. He mentioned that the Government at any cost should not be allowed to sell national assets like PIA, Railway Wapda, and other such organizations.

Global Competitor to Acquire PIA After the Split

“Killing of two PIA employees is condemnable and the government should be ready to face the reaction of the working class,” he said.

“We are with the PIA employees and we will stop the trains across the country if the government does not stop from its proposed privatization plan of the national flag carrier,” said Shabbir Chaudhry, Railway Workers Union President.

“Railway minister’s statement is condemnable in which he stated that the rail service would continue even without railway employees,” he said.

PIA Employees On Strike Against Govt!

On the other hand, Young Doctor Association (YDA) Punjab also arranged a meeting at Benazir Bhutto Hospital to condemn the killing of two PIA officials and asked for an immediate inquiry in regard to this incident.

YDA Rawalpindi Chapter president Dr. Haider Akhter told Dawn that protest of the employees was their right and the government should not have used force against them.

Nishat Silk Collection 2016 Launched

After giving great discounts at the annual winter sale, Nishat Linen offers a vibrant and colorful spring silk collection. The Nishat Silk Collection is out and gives a message to welcome this spring with smooth and silky textures.
So amp up your wardrobe this spring with a silky makeover by NL Silk Collection 2016.
View the exquisite collection below:
Nishat Silk Collection 2016  offers the best trendy tunics, fancy brooches, beaded details and scalloped embroidery. So take your pick from a wide number of clothes, fit for formal and glamorous occasions. The price range for the collection ranges from PKR 2,250 to PKR 9,800.
You can choose from a disticnt array of refreshinlgy vibrant colours; every design is dedicated to the Asian culture, purity and handicrafts. The collection offers 2 piece suit with embroidered motifs and embellished extended cuffs and textured Linen shirt with lace insertions and embroidered sleeves.
So welcome this spring with smooth textures from Nishat Linen’s Silk collection. Now available in stores and online here.
http://www.brandsynario.com/maria-b-embroidered-luxury-collection-2016-feat-maya-ali/
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Sanam Teri Kasam Stole A Song From Salman Khan’s Tere Naam!

The Sanam Teri Kasam music album may be popular in the mainstream nowadays for its fusion and harmony, but one of its song Haal-e-Dil was not originally made for this movie, but it was made for Salman Khan’s starrer movie Tere Naam.

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Salman Khan on his Twitter account earlier posted that  “Directors of my film Lucky n Sanam Teri Kasam churaud my song from Himesh. lovely song Had selected it for Tere Naam.”

The song Haal-e-Dil was sung by Neeti Mohan, Akasa Singh, and Darshan Rawal has been composed by Himesh Reshammiya. The 2003 composition of the song was also done by the same music director, so there are no wonders that the 2003 composition of the song is being used in the 2016 movie.

Mawra Hocane’s Sanam Teri Kasam Movie Trailer Launched!

If the song was released back in 2003 starring Salman Khan and Bhoomika Chawla, then it would have been a sure shot hit in Salman’s style of discography, but as for now Marwa and Harshvardhan are stars of notoriety.

Mawra Hocane’s Sanam Teri Kasam New Song ‘Kheench Meri Photo’ Released!

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PSL 2016: Mobilink Kay Sikandar Lahore Qalandars TVC 2016

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As the PSL T20 kicks off at Dubai today, each team has been sponsored and associated with different teams and brand endorsements are on the rise. Mobilink too had recently partnered with the Lahore franchise team Lahore Qalandars. Just in is the Mobilink Kay Sikandar, Lahore Qalandars TV Commercial 2016 unveiled yesterday.

Watch the fun-filled TVC below and join in on the PSL excitement with the Lahore Qalandars!
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Agency: IAL Saatchi & Saatchi, Isb
Production House: Big Guns Production

Production Credits:

Director: Aniq Ernest
AD: Waqi Khan
CD: Hamza Lari
Art: Fawad Awan
DOP: Kaka Tong
Sound: Farhad Hamayun

Agency Credits:

Creative Director: Faiza Khan
Account Director: Waqas Khawaja
Account Managers: Waleed Shah & Suliman Kayani
Art Director: Hasan Zulnoon

Client Credits:

Director Marketing: Shahbaz Maqsood Khan
Brand Manager: Saif Uddin Khan
Associate Brand Manager: Muhammad Alam Khan

The TVC starts off with a catchy Punjabi ‘dhol’ beat representing Lahore’s culture, the beat gains a strong rhythm by the end of the ad. Young boys, girls in ‘parandas’, and older men are all seen on the crowded, narrow streets enjoying themselves and playing cricket. The ad ends showcasing the Lahore Qalandar squad, donning the signature LQ t-shirts.

Mobilink Collaborates With Lahore Qalandars for PSL 2016

Mobilink has been associated with cricket for a long time and has recently partnered with LQ to foster cricket in the country. A grand event took place in order to celebrate the collaboration, attended by PCB officials, Lahore Qalandars managing team, renowned media personalities and several Lahore Qalandar fans.

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The squad of LQ comprises of Azhar Ali, Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Umar Akmal, Sohaib Maqsood, Yasir Shah, Mohammad Rizwan, Kevon Cooper, Hammad Azam, Zafar Gohar, Mustafizur Rahman, Zia Ul Haq, Cameron Delport, Zohaib Khan, Naveed Yasin, Adnan Rasool, Abdul Razzaq, Mukhtar Ahmed, Ehsan Adil and Imran Butt.

The inauguration ceremony of PSL T20 Tournament will be taking place in Dubai and Sharjah today. LQ will contest in the field against Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators; the first match of Lahore Qalandars will be against Karachi Kings on February 5th, 2016.

PSL 2016: Lahore Qalandars Team Logo, Squad & Fixtures

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Pakistanis Can Travel To 46 Countries Visa-Free

Passport Index empowered by Arton Capital recently revealed the ranking of passports from countries all over the world on the basis of their visa-free countries stance. Pakistan acquired 71st Passport Power Rank having 46 visa-free countries on the Index for its citizens.

According to the Passport Index published by the financial firm Arton Capital, United States of America (USA) stood on the 1st position having 147 visa-free countries accessibility on its passport for American and British citizens.

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On the other hand, India which is a neighboring country of Pakistan acquired a 59th position on the index allowing the Indian citizens to travel to 59 countries without needing a visa.

View the full list of countries that Pakistani passport holders can travel to visa free, below:

http://www.brandsynario.com/pakistani-passport-holders-can-travel-to-29-countries-without-a-visa/

The purpose of publishing the index remained in revealing the power of accessibility of a traveler to many different countries without a visa. Having as many global countries accessibility on your passports not only reveals the stance and power of your country and citizenship globally, but it also eliminates the strains of going through visa application process.

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Arton Capital says it “empowers individuals and families to become Global Citizens”, by connecting clients to citizenship-purchasing programmes.

The countries on the Index were given a fair stance. The rankings were assembled on the basis of the countries whose citizens have the most travel freedom. The lowest group includes South Sudan and the Palestinian Territories both who can only visit 28 countries.

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Here are the top 10 countries from the Passport Index:

  1. The United Kingdom: 147 countries
  2. The United States: 147 countries
  3. South Korea: 145 countries
  4. Germany: 145 countries
  5. France: 145 countries
  6. Italy: 144 countries
  7. Sweden: 144 countries
  8. Singapore: 143 countries
  9. Japan: 143 countries
  10. Finland: 143 countries

PSL 2016 Anthem Khel Ke Dikha By Ali Zafar [Watch Video]

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Pakistan Super League 2016 is the next big thing for the entire nation and making this event even more auspicious, Pakistan’s very own rockstar, Ali Zafar has rolled out some sneak peek shots of the official PSL Anthem titled, Khel Ke Dikha. The promo of the song has just been released by Ali on social media.

Ali has not only penned the lyrics of the anthem but has also sung and produced it in his newly established studio. There’s no doubt that whatever the singer has undertaken has turned out to be hugely popular among his loyal fans. This time also, this PSL anthem under him promises to be a super hit.

Check out the complete video below:

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Ali, who recently delivered three mega hit songs in the Coke Studio Season 8 says, “If I wasn’t a musician or a singer, I would be a cricketer because that’s what I was inspired to do when I was a young kid. It is a big honour for me to do the song for Pakistan’s very own league, PSL.”

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PSL is was launched at a star-studded event on September 20th, Sunday. The event saw the biggest stars from the worlds of cinema, music, TV and fashion who came together to support this historical event.

Official hashtags for any social media mention of the PSL are #PSL and #AbKhelKeDikha.

Chinese New Year 2016 Celebrations Around The World

On February 8, the lunar New Year will ring in the Year of the Monkey, or more precisely, the Fire Monkey, a sign that’s associated with ambition and adventure.

Here’s how some of the biggest Chinatowns in the world will mark the occasion.

London – February 14

The British capital claims to be host to the biggest Chinese New Year celebration outside Asia, with a grand parade that starts at Trafalgar Square and snakes its way down to London’s Chinatown.

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This year, in addition to 10 lion teams leading one of Europe’s biggest lion dances, Trafalgar Square will host stage performances such as traditional dance troupes, acrobats, dragon and flying lion dances, opera and martial arts performances. The program ends with a fireworks show at 5:20 pm.

New York – all month

Festivities for the Chinese New Year last all month long across New York. On February 8, Sara D. Roosevelt Park will kick start the party with a firecracker ceremony. On February 13, residents in Flushing, Queens — a borough that’s twice been named the hottest destination in the US thanks in part to its bustling Chinatown — hosts a boisterous parade.

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The following day, Manhattan hosts its own party that will march through Little Italy and end in Chinatown. And over in Brooklyn, singers and dancers will entertain locals at Sunset Park.

Melbourne, Australia – February 6 to 21

For 160 years, Melbourne’s Chinatown has been hosting a new year celebration for the community. Leading up to the main event, the neighborhood — aglow in Chinese lanterns — will throw a series of special events that includes outdoor cinemas, street stalls hawking Chinese street food, cultural workshops, martial arts and dance lessons.

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On February 14, an estimated 70,000 spectators are expected to watch the Millennium Dragon Parade wend its way down Corner Russell and Little Bourke Streets.

Singapore – January to March

Singapore has been in party mode since January, throwing Year of the Monkey events since last month. The celebration continues into March, but will, of course, be punctuated by a Western-style countdown in Chinatown February 7 beginning at 9:30 pm.

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The party will feature live performances, songs, interactive games, skits and a fireworks display. The neighborhood will also put on nightly stage show performances of traditional Chinese dance and song and recreate the streets of China with food stalls. Chinatown will remain lit up until March 8.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – February 14

Vancouver’s annual Chinese New Year Parade boasts the largest gathering of lion dance teams in Canada. The procession starts at Millennium Gate in Chinatown.

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Interestingly, this year Chinese New Year falls on a statutory holiday in the Canadian province: British Columbia Day. Likewise, the parade is scheduled to take place on Valentine’s Day. Vancouver’s Chinatown is the biggest in Canada.

 

Mobilink Partners with Opera to launch App Store

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Mobilink subscribers can now get their hands on more than 300,000 applications and games, after Mobilink launched a subscription based App Store, for the first time in Pakistan. It is powered by the Opera Mobile Store, the third-largest app store in the world.

The App Store offers Mobilink subscribers access to 3,500-5,000 premium apps. This includes popular mobile-gaming hits such Drag Racing 3D, Defend the Bunker 2, Tom and Jerry – Mouse Maze 2 and many others. The app store also adds new apps and games by leading app developers to its database every week, ensuring users are kept entertained and informed throughout.

“This collaboration with Opera allows us to offer our smartphone customers the latest and best apps at an affordable price. The App Store is an interesting proposition for mobile gamers and those who would like to access content such as dictionaries, photo editors and other apps. This partnership is also in line with Mobilink’s vision of leading the digital revolution – both from connectivity and content perspectives. We are always looking at ways of enriching the lives of our customers,” said Aamir Ibrahim, CCO & Deputy CEO – Mobilink.

“Many users hesitate to download premium apps because of two factors: being uncomfortable with online payment methods or uncertain about which paid apps to invest in. The Opera App Store helps in reducing these barriers and makes it more convenient for users to enjoy premium maps,” says Lars Boilesen, CEO of Opera. “We are happy to partner with Mobilink and provide engaging content and apps to its users in the country.”

This app store service is available to all Mobilink subscribers on an ‘all you can eat’ weekly subscription of PKR 30. New subscribers are offered a 7-day trial upon subscription, during which they can download apps for free. The subscription amount will be deducted from the prepaid balance. The apps available through this service are compatible with Android smartphones and Java based phones.

PSL T20 Preparations & Warm-up Pictures

The Pakistan Super League Teams have arrived in Dubai and are all set to start the biggest cricket event in Pakistan’s history. Karachi Kings, Islamabad United,  Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators have arrived in Dubai for participating in the first edition of PSL 2016. The members of the teams were given a warm welcome by the administration upon arrival.

As the players practice in the warm sunlight of Dubai, various pictures emerged over the Internet.

PSL T20 YouTube Live Streaming Available: HBL Partners With Google

See the pictures below:

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Girls College CLOSED In Peshawar!

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Fear and panic took over the Municipal Inter College of Girls in Faqirabad after a few suspicious people were spotted on the school premises on Wednesday.

The police told journalists that the administration of the college spotted a few unidentified men entering and roaming in the college premises and informed the police immediately.

The college was closed and students were sent back home immediately after the news. The police rushed to the suspected site and after a search operation, the area was found clear.

Upon contact, ASP Waseem said that it was the third similar complaint in recent days from the college administration. ASP said that security measures were taken by the police since rider squads were on duty constantly during college hours.

The recent attack at the Bacha Khan University has risen fear and panic for all educational institutes.

All colleges, universities and schools in Pakistan, specifically Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa are on high alert after the threats. The educational and government institutes continue taking security measures in order to keep schools safe at every level.

PIA Flight Operations Suspended Indefinitely!

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PIA Flight Operations Suspended Indefinitely!

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UPDATE: PIA flight operations remain suspended as the protest by employees of the national flag carrier entered its 3rd day.  Despite the government invoking the Essential Services Maintenance Act, flight operations remained suspended.


 

All domestic and international flights of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) were cancelled on Wednesday, airport officials said, as the strike resulting from employees’ protest against the national carrier’s proposed privatisation entered its second day.

PIA employees resumed their protest outside major airports across the country, which came as the federal government invoked the Essential Services (Maintenance) Act, 1952, in the PIA for six months.

The government has appointed a German citizen named Hayden Berg as the new COO of PIA. After yesterday chaotic protest by PIA employees, the government finally showed some move that too seem to raise many controversies as it appointed a foreigner as the new COO of PIA.

PIA Employees, LEAs Clash At Jinnah Terminal Karachi!

The financial deficit in which this national organization is definitely needed some serious attention by the government. On one hand, employees of PIA are protesting for their salaries and employment; on the other hand, the act of appointing a foreigner as a new COO at Rs 2.5 million monthly salary seem beyond comprehension and is raising many questions.

Government handed over the task of turning the fate of PIA to the new COO, Hayden Berg. Berg is responsible to take the organization out of the financial deficit and turn it into a profitable entity. The biggest question that is being raised by the critics is why the government needs to hire a foreigner on such an important position.

PIA Employees On Strike Against Govt!

This appointment of new COO took place after the former COO, Naseer Jabbar resigned from his position after the killing of two innocent employees during the protest. PM House confirmed the acceptance of Jabbar’s resignation letter and announced the appointment of a new COO.

Now with the new COO on board, it would be interesting to see how this story unfolds and what strategies Berg adopts to turn the fate of PIA.

World Cancer Day 2016: 3 Foods That Boost Prevention Efforts

Many recent studies have shown the important role our diet plays in everyday health, and in the prevention of cancer. On the occasion of World Cancer Day on February 4 we have rounded up some of the key foods to include in your diet that could help ward off cancer, as well as promote general health and well-being.

A large study published last month which looked at over 90,000 women found that eating a high-fiber diet in early adulthood, which included plenty of fruit and vegetables, could lower the risk of breast cancer in later life by 12 to 19% compared to those who ate much less or no dietary fiber at all.

A 2015 American study also found that fiber can be beneficial, with the study’s results suggesting that prostate cancer patients can improve their chances of survival by following a Mediterranean-style diet full of fruit, vegetables and fiber.

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And a 2015 Chinese study found that eating white vegetables such as potatoes, asparagus, chard, celery, cauliflower, endive and leek, was associated with a 33% reduction in the risk of developing stomach cancer. The same study also found that eatingfruit helped to reduce the risk by 7%.

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Coffee:

Enjoying a daily coffee could help as well, with numerous studies showing the health benefits of drinking your morning cup of joe. A 2015 study of 1000 colon cancer patients found that coffee lovers who drank four or more cups of coffee a day were 42% less likely to have their cancer return than non-coffee drinkers, and 34% less likely to die from cancer or any other cause. A 2015 Swedish study also found similar results, with breast cancer patients who drank between two and five cups of coffee per day half as likely to experience a return of the disease compared to those who drank no coffee or less than two cups.

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Fish:

Good fats found in foods such as oily fish could also be beneficial, with a review of 26 previous studies covering more than 800,000 participants finding that eating a portion of oily fish such as tuna, salmon, or sardines one to two times a week can reduce the risk of breast cancer. And a 2013 study involving 4,577 prostate cancer patients found that those who changed their diet to include more good fats — the type found in foods such asvegetables, nuts and olive oil — had a better survival rate than those whose diets remained unchanged.

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And for what you should try to avoid, well sugar seems to play a part in many health problems, including cancer, with a study published only last month finding that high levels of sugar, typical in a modern Western diet, could be associated with increasing the risk and spread of breast cancer.

Ali Zafar Dubsmashes With Wasim Akram & Sean Paul at PSL 2016 Launch Ceremony

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The preparations for the Pakistan Super League 2016 are in full swing at Dubai and the excitement for the greatest event in cricket history is soaring high. The excitement has further been amped up as Ali Zafar, the face of PSL 2016 and the international pop star Sean Paul as they do a fun filled dubsmash with the cricket legend Wasim Akram.

The celebrities do look pretty excited for the event. Watch the dubsmash video below:

 

It was already known that local celebrities were promoting the PSL event in Dubai, but the internationally recognized rock stars Ali Zafar and Sean Pual have also joined the club. They will be performing at the grand opening ceremony of PSL 2016, starting tomorrow.

Look what Ali Zafar has to say to Shahid Afridi in Pushto below:

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Karachi Kings, Islamabad United,  Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators have arrived in Dubai for participating in the first edition of PSL 2016. The members of the teams were given a warm welcome by the administration upon arrival.

PSL 2016: Ali Zafar & Sean Paul Ready To Kick-Off Opening Ceremony in Dubai

Ali Zafar, along with Fawad Khan is the official ambassador for the franchise Islamabad United (ISLU) amping the anticipation. The anthem ‘Chakka Choka’, for ISLU and the official HBL PSL Anthem have both been sung by the rockstar Ali Zafar.

Pakistan is set to launch its first franchise-based Twenty20 league in the UAE on Thursday as its cash-strapped cricket board seeks to boost revenues and reverse the national team’s slide in the game’s shortest format.

PSL T20 Preparations & Warm-up Pictures

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Indian Actress Nandita Das Supports Pakistani Authorities For Not Granting Visa To Anupam Kher

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The veteran actor, Anupam Kher claimed yesterday that he has been denied the Pakistani Visa for the second time; however, the Pakistan High Commission said he had never applied for a visa. The recent news reports that the Indian actress Nandita Das supports Pak High Commission’s decision not to grant a visa to Anupam Kher.

The actress claims that she called up the Pakistani High Commission herself and it was revealed that they did not receive any documentation or paperwork regarding Kher’s visa application.

Watch her video below:

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Anupam Kher, one of the most diversified actors of Bollywood, was denied Pakistani visa on Tuesday, reports Indian media. The veteran actor desired to travel to Pakistan to attend the Karachi Literature Festival being held on 5th February 2016; however he was denied the visa, according to CNN-IBN News.

“Of 18 people, 17 granted visa except me,” Anupam Kher told the newspaper.

Kher said the decision may be influenced by his opinion of Kashmiri Pandits and his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

On the other hand, a source in Pakistan High Commission said that the actor has not even applied for a Pakistani visa yet. “He has not submitted a visa application. Please check from him if he has any receipt,” Pakistan High Commission spokesperson Manzoor Ali Memon informed the news reporters.

Anupam Kher Denied Pakistani Visa By Authorities

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