There’s nothing like waking up to a warm bowl of oatmeal on a cold morning or really any morning for that matter. However, the healthy snack goes way beyond it. Oatmeal can be used to create a variety of desserts and snacks which are not just a treat to your taste buds but also packed with fiber and healthy nutrients. So, let’s dive in and let us share our top favourite Oatmeal recipes perfect for any occasion.
1. Oatmeal Bread
This tender, high-rising bread is soft enough for kids to enjoy, yet sturdy enough for all kinds of sandwich fillings. It also makes great toast, perfect with jam or buttered alongside scrambled eggs.
2. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are pretty delicious, but they don’t hold a candle to these thick and chewy oatmeal cookies. A perfect balance of healthy and delicious, the recipe is relatively easy and fun to make.
We all relish the idea of Sunday morning pancakes — stacks of them eaten lazily in our pyjamas with plenty of hot coffee nearby. Drizzled with our favourite maple or chocolate syrup the treat doesn’t come as less than a delight and these oatmeal pancakes let us indulge without worrying about the calories.
4. Homemade Granola
Basic (but very good) granola requires just a handful of ingredients: oats, a sweetener, some oil, and nuts or dried fruit. Once you master that basic formula, it’s even easier to mix up a granola made just the way you like it.
5. Three-Way Oats
Three-way oats aren’t your usual overnight oat bowls. These are perfect to keep them swapping for the week without getting bored of the taste.
6. Three-Ingredient Oatmeal Snack
This quick and easy-to-make recipe is the perfect fix for when you are running low on energy. This makes them also the best fit to keep a stash in your gym bag.
Pakistan’s biggest automobile digital campaign of 2022 comes to an end as Pak Suzuki closes My Suzuki My Story Season 3, on 28th October 2022 at PC Hotel, Lahore.
The winners of the season were announced where Mr. Hassan Ali won the season for his emotionally woven story of his Suzuki Mehran, and received the first prize, a prestigious Suzuki Swift. The first runner-up, Mr. Abdur Rehman Palwa stood out and won a Suzuki Alto. The third place was taken by the well-deserved Mr. Muhammad Niaz Khan who won Suzuki Gixxer GS150 followed by Mr Aman Khattak and Mr Mustansir Billah who claimed fourth and fifth positions, respectively.
The closing ceremony was hosted by the energetic and witty MR. Shafaat Ali, who kept everyone entertained and amused.
Amir Shafi, Functional Head of Marketing, talked about the vision behind My Suzuki My Story and how the campaign has grown with every passing season, reaching out to a bigger audience and receiving a record-breaking number of entries. He also highlighted how it has established itself as a permanent platform that rewards Suzuki enthusiasts and is forging a Suzuki community built on brand loyalty.
My Suzuki My Story is a platform that enables its users to share their stories related to Suzuki. It has now firmly established itself as a UGC platform that thrives on brand love, making it the biggest and the only platform of its kind. Suzuki rewards the best entries with amazing grand prizes such as an alto 660cc, Gixxer SF, and this time around the mega prize included an all-new Suzuki Swift!
This season definitely marked new heights for the campaign in terms of greater reach, more and more people sharing content, and prizes being grander than ever before.
The event concluded with a surprise launch of the Suzuki GSX 125, a sporty bike with all the latest features of a modern two-wheeler. The multifunctional display, strong suspension, etc. make it a welcome new offering to the local market.
Aimed at raising awareness on breast cancer, Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator and the largest internet and broadband service provider, conducted month-long campaigns to drive reinforcement for prevention, reminder of periodic checkups, and educate the masses including its own employees.
Pakistan has the highest incidence of breast cancer among Asian countries; one in nine women is at risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer, and 40,000 women die of breast cancer every year, out of which only 19,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer.
Jazz offices and experience centers were lit up pink to serve as a reminder and draw attention to this critically important message, encouraging women to have regular check-ups and destigmatize the taboos associated with breast cancer.
Additionally, the company collaborated with Pink Ribbon to organize nationwide awareness sessions for all branches and joined hands with Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre for SMS and billboard awareness campaigns.
“Jazz is committed to empowering Pakistani women through the power of the internet by providing digital access to effective, quality essential health care services. With over 21,000 women remaining undiagnosed with breast cancer, our campaigns were aimed at creating conversation around this topic. Our thoughts and prayers remain with those who have lost their lives fighting against breast cancer,” said Sabahat Bokhari, Head of D&I, Jazz.
Shaukat Khanum, Pink Ribbon, and ITTEHAD teams also visited Jazz offices to highlight the importance of breast cancer early detection, destigmatizing the examination, timely diagnosis, and efficient treatment methods. Jazz has provided employees with Pink Cards (valid for family members as well), which offer females up to 50% discount on various healthcare tests such as hormone profiles, and mammograms, among other women-related medical tests.
realme, the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brand, has always been committed to providing affordable products with leap-forward performance and trendsetting design to young people around the world, and has provided over 100 million users worldwide with an experience that exceeds expectations in the past. In the post-epidemic era, global consumption habits have shifted towards online consumption and Global e-commerce transactions exceeded $5.3 trillion in 2021, up 14% year-on-year, and are expected to reach $8.3 trillion in 2025.
Last year’s 11.11 sale event saw massive success for realme with the tech democratizer being awarded the best-selling phone (realme Narzo 50i) and the top 5G smartphone (realme GT Master Edition) during the event. Being aware of its customers’ purchase behavior, realme has officially announced that it will join hands with global e-commerce partners such as Daraz to start a worldwide shopping festival, and Southeast Asia and South Asia as the core strategic development market for realme, will invest the greatest efforts to start e-commerce promotions to further promote technology equalization.
realme is always looking to bring its fans something new so this year it wanted to bring them a special treat during the 11.11 sale event which is why the smartphone brand is introducing a brand new avatar for Realmeow inspired by the magical being from the famous legend of Aladdin’s lamp. Geniemeow is your blue, feline friend who possesses the power to make all of your realme related wishes come true. He’s prepared a mixed bag of magic tricks that is filled with deals, discounts, and bundle offers to delight eager realme fans. The realme fan community is invited to share their wishes and stock their online wish lists for the opportunity to get amazing offers on realme’s impressive product line. The aim with this enticing e-commerce sale is to make technology more accessible to the youth and help realme fans realize their dreams through the power of advanced technology.
Stay on the lookout for more exciting details about realme’s Wish Come True Day in the following days leading up to the start of the 11.11 sale event on Daraz.
The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, and Tapal hosted their first session of a series called ‘Tum, mein aur aik cup chai’. With an objective to strengthen industry-academia linkages both institutions have agreed to set up these sessions on a regular basis. The event encapsulated insightful discussions with three guests who represented the FMCG and Tech industries. The guests included Mr. Samar Hayat, CEO Tapal Tea; Mr. Ali Ahmed Khan, MD Friesland Campina; and Ms. Ammara Masood, President & CEO NdcTech. Dr. S Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director IBA welcomed the guests.
The idea behind this initiative was to showcase Pakistan’s diverse excellence to the wider audience and help students, staff, faculty, alumni, and external guests to learn from the experiences of these guests. The session was attended by more than two hundred people and was moderated by Ms. Malahat Awan, Director Alumni Affairs, Resource Mobilization and Corporate Relations. The interactive session was followed by a Q&A session.
In addition to the session, Tapal and IBA also signed an MoU and have agreed to set up an endowed fund for IBA’s deserving students. Dr. Zaidi and Ms. Amra Mubashir, GM Human Resources Tapal, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective institutions. On the occasion, Dr. Zaidi said, “IBA is a breeding ground for talented students coming from diverse backgrounds, belonging to different socio-economic strata. The policy of diversity and inclusivity and the provision of financial support plays a crucial role in creating such an environment.”
October 28, Pakistan: Shell Pakistan promotes biker and rickshaw refueling safety to its consumers and has launched a safety campaign, named “Ehtiyaat Bunay Hifaazat” (precaution means protection), aimed at creating awareness amongst 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers of the risks of staying seated on their vehicles while fuelling. An industry-level event was organized and attended by representatives of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA), the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC), and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in Pakistan to jointly collaborate and progress.
In Pakistan, there are approximately 25 million 2-wheelers and one million 3-wheelers. In the last five years, an estimated 2,000+ fuelling incidents have been reported in the industry related to the aforementioned vehicles. It is important for bikers and rickshaw drivers to get off their vehicles before fuelling their vehicle tanks. This practice significantly reduces exposure to gasoline vapors during refueling, reduces the risk of injury, and allows time to react in case of an incident.
Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Executive & Managing Director of Shell Pakistan Limited, Waqar Siddiqui, said: “Safety of our staff and customers is of utmost priority. We have embarked on a journey to create awareness about the safety risks while fuelling. Many a time it is not an easy dialogue, nevertheless, it is an important one. We have learnt from other countries that have been able to inculcate these practices. Shell Pakistan is keen to bring about this mindset and behavior change amongst people and to help drive this industry change.’
Every day, we witness the craze that TikTokers always manage to take to the next level with their ‘sometimes practical but mostly bizarre hacks’. In a recent event, people on TikTok, have found a new way to curl their eyelashes and it sure comes with its own set of concerns.
The Curling Hack
The eyelash curling hack doesn’t require an eyelash curler and neither does the thickest mascara wand in the world. This hack only requires a sleeping mask that does its magic while you are sleeping and requires little to no extra effort.
In a video with 7.2 million views and counting, TikToker @allyrbackus showed her followers how they curl their lashes naturally overnight — by sleeping in an eye mask.
#stitch with @alexis this is how i’ve given myself a natural lash lift over the past few months so i can stop putting chemicals on them every few months 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼 #nogatekeeping#lashlift#lashes#lifehack#fyp
“I used to get a lash lift every three months because I thought that was the only way to make them look longer,” said Ally in the video, “but then I realised you can train your lashes to sit like this naturally over time. All you do is put the sleeping mask on, but when you do so, have your eyes open not closed.” “Put it on tight and then close your eyes,” continued Ally.
“You’ll feel your eyelashes go up like this,” and you will wake up to your lashes sitting up like this all day every day. Then once you put makeup on, even longer.”
Is The Hack Worth It?
The beauty gurus and professionals were quick to jump in as they shared why trying the hack can go sideways.
“Just because you can achieve a more lifted lash look by trying this TikTok hack doesn’t mean you should. Please avoid this dangerous trend; you are submitting your eye structures to unnecessary trauma and harm,” says Diane Hilal-Campo, M.D., board-certified ophthalmologist.
“This is very dangerous for the eyes. Your eyelids are meant to close completely when sleeping. Any exposure from a lack of complete eyelid closure can cause drying and scarring of your corneas (aka the transparent layer at the front of your eyeball), which can cause infections and potential blindness,” she continues. “Additionally, if the fabric from the mask hits the corneas of the partially open eyes, it can cause painful abrasions and scarring.”
Hygiene is another big issue with the mask. Not everyone tends to wash them often. Bacteria can build up in the fabric of the mask, putting people at risk for acne, infections, as well as styes and blepharitis (inflammation of the eye).
According to experts using a hydrating lash treatment after taking off your eye makeup at night before bed, working it into your lashes to hydrate them is the most safest and foolproof way to achieve the look.
Luxury brands have a way of selling their products at hefty prices – give it to their name, marketing, or the actual product. While we have seen everything from the Gucci kurta to the Balenciaga trash can, another high-end brand is following in its footsteps by releasing a pair of bathroom slippers that costs around PKR 10,000. However, this isn’t even the actual price. The pair, without the sale, is costing almost PKR 20,000 and netizens have lost it.
The Viral Slippers
The picture of the slippers went viral on social media and netizens indeed had a lot to tell. The first reaction in most people was very similar. Many compared the pricey slippers to the evergreen Hawaii chappals found in every Desi household. Needless to say, Twitter is having a field day.
“It’s a bathroom slipper dude!!!!” wrote one user on Twitter. Another stated, “Bathroom chappals getting their day in the sun.” A third user commented that you could find the same pair of slippers in Chor Bazaar for Rs 50.”
People were appalled by the lazy, prosaic design of the slipper and course, the price tag that seemingly did not match the creativity and thought put into designing the product.
Consequently, many opined that they would not pay more than Rs. 150 for a pair of slippers that looked like that. “Even if I become a millionaire, I won’t buy a chappal for this amount,” said one user.
The award for the best response, however, went to this particular lad who shared that he bought the same slippers for Rs.160. Of course, without a designer’s name attached to it.
What are your thoughts regarding the designer piece? How much do you like to spend on a pair of bathroom slippers? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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People who suffer from anxiety disorders have problems falling asleep, and at some point, it can be difficult to distinguish between anxiety and sleeplessness. The reply can be both. The truth is that stress and anxiety can either start new sleeping issues or exacerbate old ones. Your mood is impacted by sleep deprivation, which can lead to irritation and occasionally despair. Here are some pointers to assist you in maintaining proper “sleep hygiene” so you may relax your body and mind:
Be punctual
Even on weekends, go to bed and get up at the same time every day.
Try relaxation strategies
Be aware. Try a relaxation technique that includes mindfulness, deep breathing, or meditation just before bedtime. These techniques all lengthen and improve the quality of your sleep.
Avoid screen time before bed
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Early screen termination Avoid using digital gadgets before night because the blue light they emit—including TVs, phones, laptops, and tablets—can disrupt your body’s natural schedule. Choosing a tech-free activity to relax can reduce stress.
Warm showers do the trick
Take a hot shower or bath to unwind. Your body temperature will decrease as you transition from a warm bath to a cool bedroom, which will naturally make you feel drowsy.
Count sheep
Sheep count. Although it may seem absurd, it actually works. Because maintaining mental focus on a single task allows you to wind down, this is the reason. Until you feel more at ease, you can try concentrating on your breathing and deliberately taking deep breaths in and out.
Check your diet
For many hours prior to going to bed, stay away from caffeine, alcohol, heavy meals, foods that cause heartburn, and drinking a lot of liquids.
Regular Exercising
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Exercise consistently. Exercise is a fantastic way to reduce stress and has been proven to enhance sleep, especially for those who struggle with insomnia. But watch out for scheduling your more strenuous workouts too close to bedtime. Try to work out at least three hours before going to bed.
Shift your mind or worry earlier
Try to avoid worrying at night. It can be very difficult to drift off when your mind is racing with worries while you try to go to sleep. Set aside 15 minutes each day to process these ideas. Making a to-do list or formulating solutions can help you manage stress and keep it from disrupting your sleep later.
Herbal tea helps
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Drink some herbal tea. The body can be soothed and relaxed by chamomile and other herbal drinks, which can facilitate falling asleep. Make it a mini-routine to conclude your night by combining it with a nice book.
Don’t just keep lying down in the bed
Get out of bed and do something soothing till you feel tired, like that cup of tea and a book, if you are still having difficulties falling asleep after 20 minutes of turning out the lights (or if you wake up and can’t fall back to sleep after 20 minutes).
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In the near future, your fast-food burger might be covered in seaweed. Fries, nuggets, and hamburgers can be a tasty treat. However, the packaging’s environmental impact can give you second thoughts. They frequently arrive in plastic that is resistant to oil. In order to prevent your treat from sticking, this packaging is frequently coated with environmentally hazardous compounds like polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), which contribute to plastic pollution. These synthetic compounds can build up in the environment and in people’s bodies.
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A German biomaterials developer and Australian researchers from Flinders University have collaborated to develop a biopolymer based on seaweed. Dr. Zhongfan Jia, the director of the Flinders Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, explains that it is just as recyclable as paper. The structure of the seaweed extracts is comparable to the natural fibers used to make paper, according to Dr. Jia. The innovative specialized processes, which make minor changes to the seaweed’s grease-resistance property, do not compromise the coated paper’s capacity to degrade or be recycled.
Seaweed To Make An Impact
The South Australian coastline is home to seaweed. Now, the German biomaterials business “one five” is attempting to scale up production from the lab to the factory. According to Claire Gusko, a co-founder of the business, the device may be fantastic news for the environment. With this product, she claims, “We are able to lessen hazardous plastic pollution, and we are also employing feedstock that is environmentally regenerative. Cultivating seaweed helps to naturally restore marine habitats, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and lessen coastal erosion.”
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MNCs Taking Active Steps
Even multi-nationals such as Nestle are taking active steps to reduce their plastic usage. Following Nestlé’s pledge in 2018 to remove all single-serve plastic from its range and to have 100% of its packaging recyclable or reused by 2025, these are some of the first official proposals that have been made public. The corporation unveiled the Nestlé Institute of Packaging Sciences in December of last year in order to achieve this. Nestlé will create and test new packaging options at this development center in Switzerland for use by all 2,000 of its brands, from Dog Chow to DiGiorno.
The corporation seems to comprehend the extent of the recycling problem, at least based on its public discourse. Although recycling many plastics is technically possible, it is frequently not very practical or profitable for the frequently privately held recycling centers around the world to actually do so.
We must use sustainable inputs upstream to guarantee that the goods are safe for the environment from conception to disposal.
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Air quality has become a growing concern for people all across Pakistan. With deteriorating environmental conditions, it is the need of every individual to breathe clean and healthy air. TCL introduced Breeva Air purifier that will neutralize the negative consequences on health caused by air pollution, ensuring healthy breathing space in homes and offices.
TCL’s latest Breeva Air Purifier brings back comfort to your home with UV-C degerming function to remove most of the germs and other allergy sources from your home, ensuring a safer and healthier environment for you and your loved ones. The latest Air purifier comes with a Laser Dust and VOC Sensor, which removes more than 99% of all dust particles in your room. Breeva is suitable for rooms up to 246 sq. ft, which makes it ideal for larger halls. It has a 3-in-1 filtration system that should help against cigarette smoke, among other things, but also against exhaust fumes, dust, pet fur, pollen, allergens, and even odors.
One of the main USPs is the affordable maintenance cost; you won’t be able to get it anywhere in the market. Not only does this purifier get rid of germs and dirt particles, but it is also a part of TCL’s mission of a smart home. You can connect Breeva to Alexa and Google Assistant and the TCL Smart home app, through which you can give it a command from anywhere and anytime when it comes to the Ionizer. This device is safe and does not produce unauthorized amounts of ozone. This product meets the maximum permissible ozone concentration of 0.050 parts per million by volume (ppmv) over 24 hours. The Breeva is unique and distinctive because it has a beautiful night-time bright yellow color in addition to the sleep mode. This combination of sleep mode and night light is excellent for a bedroom or other darkroom, giving you nice ambient light and clean air.
The latest air purifier has outstanding airflow needed by every other consumer in the home or office. TCL is committed to ensuring the safety and health of consumers, and the efficient purification system in its air purifiers fulfills this commitment. If you are also struggling with poor air quality and deteriorating environmental conditions, Breeva air Purifier helps you breathe in pure and clean air. This is your chance to lift your living standard by filling your surrounding atmosphere with safe and healthy air through a TCL air purifier.
Every year as a new iPhone rolls out, we are in awe of the extremely hefty pricing. However, did you know that there are even more expensive phones that exist in the market? These luxury smartphones are not just electronic devices they are a statement of luxury, fashion, and quality. If you haven’t come across any take a look at some of the most expensive phones in the world.
1. iPhone 4Diamond Rose Edition- $8 Million
Among the most expensive smartphones in the world is the iPhone 4 Diamond Rose Edition. Only two phones, each totally customized for its user, have been produced so far in order to maintain exclusivity. A total of 500 carats of diamonds are set in the phone, which is made of solid rose gold and costs a whopping $8 million.
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2. Vertu Signature Cobra- $ 310,000
Renowned luxury phone company Vertu was once a division of Nokia and is also the manufacturer of Signature Cobra. The phone was designed by French jewelry designer, Boucheron. It is, however, limited to 8 pieces across the globe and each piece has been assembled by hand for an extra artisanal touch in the UK. The handset’s encircling jewel-encrusted cobra, made of pure gold, white diamonds, emeralds, and rubies, is the most eye-catching feature of the gold-plated body.
Another smartphone that comes with a hefty price is Goldvish Revolution created by the Swedish business Goldvish. The majority of the body of the phone is made up of 18 carats of pink and white gold and 29 carats of diamonds rated VVS-1. The lithium-ion battery in the Goldvish Revolution features a 2.2-inch screen. English, Arabic, Russian, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Turkish, Vietnamese, and Portuguese are just a few of the languages that users may choose between.
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4. Gresso Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot- $1 Million
The one-of-a-kind phone is made from a mix of gold and black diamonds totaling 45.5 carats. The phone’s stunning back panel is made of wood from a 200-year-old African tree, and the keys contain 17 manually polished, laser-etched sapphires. There were only three of these phones ever produced, and each one has a special number carved on the wood panelling so you can be sure you have a one-of-a-kind item.
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5. Goldvish Le Million- $1 Million
At number 5 comes another most expensive phone in the world- the Goldvish Le Million. The phone is manufactured by the renowned luxury brand Goldvish. The stunning, pricey, diamond phone was built in 2006 and was the most exclusive and costliest phone in the world at the time of its launch which made it eligible to get a spot in the Guinness Book of Records.
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6. Diamond Crypto Smartphone- $1.3 Million
What makes the phone so expensive are the 50 diamonds embedded in it, including 10 precious blue diamonds, which are extremely uncommon. The minimal quantity of Macassar Ebony that is visible on the phone’s sides is there for aesthetic purposes alone. Along with the phone’s extremely opulent design, the software it runs on has been created to incorporate a unique encryption mechanism to protect the owner’s private data.
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7. Gold Striker iPhone 3GS Supreme- $3.2 Million
The Gold Striker features a single-cut diamond for a home button, but this one is a massive 7.1 carats, comparable to the King’s Button. The phone was another great invention by Stuart Hughes, weighing 270 grams and is composed of 22-karat gold. A total of 136 diamonds are set into the iPhone’s bezel, and 53 diamonds are in the Apple logo on the back of the device.
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8. iPhone 3G Kings Button-$2.5 million
The Kings Button on the iPhone 3G is solid 18-carat gold, available in yellow, white, and rose gold. It is one of the top ten most expensive phones in the world. The phone’s circular body is covered with a sparkling pattern made up of 138 brilliant-cut diamonds. Additionally, it has a 6.6-carat diamond in its home button, which draws much attention to the phone.
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9. iPhone 4s Elite Gold- $9.4 Million
The iPhone 4s Elite Gold is the second priciest phone in the world, costing $9.4 million. The phone in question is Stuart Hughes’ most costly model to date. In his opinion, it is his most notable accomplishment. What makes it the second priciest phone are the 500 unique flawless diamonds totaling up to 100ct.
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10. Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond- $48.5 Million
The Falcon Supernova iPhone 6 Pink Diamond Edition retails for an astounding $48.5 million making it the most expensive phone in the world. The phone is a customized iPhone 6 that was first released in 2004. Its back is embellished with one enormous pink diamond and is coated in twenty-four-carat gold.
According to study, a lot of consumers keep their old phones rather than recycle them. The cobalt in rechargeable batteries and the copper in wiring are precious minerals that cannot be obtained from used devices and must be mined.
Worldwide, there are about 16 billion mobile phones; in Europe, just around a third, are still in use. The “mountain” of electrical and electronic trash, which includes everything from washing machines and toasters to tablet computers and global positioning system (GPS) gadgets, will reach 74 million tons annually by 2030, according to data by the WEEE. The Royal Society of Chemistry, earlier this year, started a campaign advocating the mining of e-waste to create new goods, emphasizing how international instability, such as the situation in Ukraine, affects supply chains for precious metals.
Importance of E-waste
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Magdalena Charytanowicz of the WEEE claims that these devices offer many precious assets that can be used in the development of new electronic devices or other equipment, such as wind turbines, electric car batteries, or solar panels – all essential for the green, switchover to low-carbon societies.
Only a little more than 17% of the world’s e-waste is now properly recycled, but the International Telecommunication Union of the United Nations has set a goal to increase that to 30% by the end of the year. It states that because it may include dangerous elements as it is one of the “fastest increasing and most complicated waste streams that harms both human health and the environment.”
According to studies by the organization Material Focus, there are presently more than 20 million functional but underused electrical equipment stockpiled in UK households, with a potential value of £5.63 billion. It also estimated that the typical UK family might make approximately £200 by selling unused technology.
The impact of Geo-political situation
According to experts, mining the Earth for precious metals to create new technology is unsustainable; hence there is an urgent need to increase e-waste recycling. It highlights how the price of commodities like nickel, a crucial component in electric car batteries, has skyrocketed as a result of global upheaval, especially the conflict in Ukraine.
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Chaos in supply chains that allow the creation of electronics is being brought on by this volatility in the market for materials. This led to the price of lithium, another crucial element in battery technology, to rise by about 500% between 2021 and 2022 when combined with the jump in demand.
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The Three Gorges Dam in China is a magnificent structure that spans the Yangtze River and is so large that it could cover seven Wembley Stadiums with concrete and eight Empire State Buildings with steel. The Philippines might be entirely powered by its turbines.
How is the world heading to a clean energy crisis
The biggest power plant in the world, however, was strangely silent this summer. In late August, the water was still on both sides of the dam. Neither the typical white spray rising from the spillway nor the boom of water coming from the turbines could be seen. The reservoir has been considerably depleted due to extreme heat and a drought upstream, which has significantly decreased the plant’s capacity to produce energy.
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An international hydropower dilemma that is being exacerbated by global warming includes the water problems of China’s famous mega-dam. Heat waves and droughts have caused rivers that feed reservoirs to shrink everywhere from California to Germany. Through September of this year, hydroelectric energy output in Europe decreased by 75 terrawatt-hours, which is more than Greece’s yearly use, while hydroelectricity output in China decreased by 30%. In September and October in the US, generation is anticipated to reach its lowest point in six years.
Are dams dependable in the near future?
Utility companies are being forced to reevaluate hydropower’s historic position as a dependable and quick source of green energy due to a harsh irony. Despite being the greatest source of renewable energy in the world, dams are becoming less useful in the fight against climate change due to harsh weather. In terms of planning power systems, the cycle provides “a warning signal,” according to Wenxuan Xie, Managing Con=nsultant at Wood Mackenzie Ltd. “You really need to consider the likelihood of severe occurrences and the possibility that possibly something you earlier considered to be extremely unlikely might occur more regularly.”
The issue is that there aren’t many green options that are equally accessible or versatile. On a global scale, hydropower produces more electricity than nuclear power and more than wind and solar power put together. Dams provide more than half of the total power in nations like Brazil and Norway. Furthermore, according to BloombergNEF statistics, big dams have traditionally been more dependable, providing electricity on average around 42% of the time as opposed to 25% for wind and 12% for solar. Additionally, grid operators may utilize them as dispatchable sources, which can be turned on nearly immediately when needed, like coal or gas. Unless there is no water, that is.
Renewable energy network to replace fossil fuels
The difficulties of constructing a strong renewable energy network to replace fossil fuels are highlighted by Hydro, particularly in developing countries that must also deal with growing power demand as per capita consumption climbs. As the expense of completing the energy shift rises, the drought difficulties also highlight the need to step up efforts to slow global warming, according to Li of Greenpeace.
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We need to recognize there will be things we can’t prepare for or are too expensive to plan for. If we don’t address the issue at the core of climate change and cut emissions catastrophic losses will occur.
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Chilli is a ride-or-die meal. You can never go wrong with this universal recipe – or maybe you can! If you add certain ingredients to the chilli. While the bizarre thought might have never come to your mind there are certain food ingredients which we never use with chilli and today, we crack down on the reason exactly why you shouldn’t even think about using them ever.
“Chili is a relatively healthy dish when prepared with quality ingredients,” says Trista Best, MPH, RD, LD at Balance One Supplements. “Chili is often made with beans, ground meat (beef or poultry), peppers, onions, and a wide variety of other nutrient-dense ingredients. A bowl of chilli can be a well-balanced meal all by itself.”
1. Crackers
While crackers can be the most convenient and ideal choice of chilli it is best to avoid them.
“Saltine crackers are a popular chilli topping, but their sodium and refined carb content make them troubling in terms of nutrition,” says Trista. “Saltine as well as oyster crackers are heavily processed and made with refined carbs, which are essentially void of any vitamins or fibre. All the beneficial ingredients that are in whole grain crackers are missing from these forms, and in turn, can have inflammatory properties.”
Bacon, with its high saturated fat and salt content, can easily overload any meal. Likewise, chilli is no exception.
“Bacon is high in saturated fat and also high in sodium,” says Olivia Sokolowska, MBA, RD at Salted Butter Kitchen. “Consider using turkey bacon, or adding smokiness in other ways with seasonings or charred vegetables.” If you need to watch your diet, skip the bacon crumbles next time you whip up a batch of chilli.”
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3. Full Fat Sour Cream
While sour cream might be an ideal choice for many, it can add way too many calories and grams of fat to the meal. According to experts, choosing low-fat options or Greek yoghurt can help maintain the calories. Greek yoghurt is also great for a low-calorie option which adds a stronger flavour.
4. Full Fat Cheese
Full-Fat dairy products can easily take away the healthy part from the bowl of chilli turning it into a not-so-healthy meal. “Too much full-fat cheese will skyrocket the calories and saturated fat of the meal,” says a health expert.
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5. Store-Bought Spice and Salt Blends
While a full-filling bowl of chilli offers a wholesome blend of spices, it is always preferable to add the homemade mixture rather than the store-bought ones due to their high sodium content.
“Pre-made spices and seasoning blends may contribute to an unhealthy amount of sodium,” says Tomaschko. “This is because they are rather easy to ‘overdo.’ These spices can range from garlic and onion salt to pre-made Cajun seasoning or chilli seasoning packets.”
U Microfinance Bank, Pakistan’s fastest-growing microfinance bank, has joined hands with Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) for the SAF Education initiative. Under this partnership, U Bank will support the establishment of an IT Lab at SAF School, Malikpur Campus, Lahore. This collaboration is aimed towards uplifting the education sector in Pakistan and will enable 430 students, currently enrolled at the campus, to learn computer usage, coding, and programming skills. In addition, this collaboration will open doors for the provision of financial services to the SAF across a broad spectrum of banking solutions.
The MoU signing ceremony was held at U Bank’s head office in Islamabad, and was signed by Mr. Kabeer Naqvi, President & CEO – U Microfinance Bank and Mr. Shahid Afridi – Chairman SAF, in the presence of the senior management of both the collaborating organizations.
On the occasion, Mr. Shahid Afridi, Chairman SAF stated, “Today’s students need ‘twenty-first-century skills,’ like critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and digital literacy. Learners of all ages need to become familiar with new technologies and cope with rapidly changing workplaces.” He also stated that the partnership with U Bank is the first step to uplift underserved communities, and that SAF will further expand this partnership to reach various sectors of the economy.
Mr. Kabeer Naqvi, President & CEO – U Microfinance Bank, stressed the need for a skills-based education program for students. He stated, “Education is an essential right for every human. As a mission-driven financial institution focused on uplifting the underprivileged sectors of the society, we are glad to have partnered with SAF for this initiative. We exist in a dynamic world that is consistently journeying towards social and economic inclusion and Digitization is the fastest and most effective way.”
Shahid Afridi Foundation’s education initiative focuses on empowering and uplifting youth to become independent contributing members of the society. The program is an organized set of learning activities designed to enable students to develop knowledge, understanding, and skills which allows them to improve their academic performance and develop vocational skills.
Tamasha, Pakistan’s largest homegrown OTT platform in terms of content catalogue and the highest number of downloads of over 10 million, is live streaming all the matches from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in high definition and exclusively ad-free for smartphone users.
Tamasha is the only digital platform in Pakistan where users can enjoy complete ad-free streaming of the T20 World Cup. Subscribers of all telcos of Pakistan can access ICC T20 World Cup 2022 on Tamasha by opting for daily, weekly, and monthly packages. Additionally, subscribers of Jazz prepaid bundles of Weekly Super Max, Monthly Super Duper or Monthly Max get Tamasha subscription as part of their prepaid bundle, whereas postpaid users can subscribe to Tamasha’s monthly package which will be added to their monthly billing.
“Tamasha was launched earlier this year with an objective of providing accessible, on-the-go content to users. Committed to developing an ecosystem which supports the evolving needs of individuals, Tamasha is the go-to app for news and entertainment,” said Aamer Ejaz, Chief Digital Officer at Jazz.
Tamasha is available on Android and iOS stores along with a website. Users can stream over 70 live channels, exclusive movies, dramas, and shows over Wi-Fi as well as mobile broadband. Tamasha’s T20 World Cup subscription packages can be availed through a variety of payment options for all mobile operators including mobile balance, JazzCash, EasyPaisa, credit, and debit cards.
Most of the content can be accessed for free, however, premium content can be unlocked by subscribing to pocket friendly packages.
@Nadia Hussain on launching her brand ‘Bling’ which offers an extensive range of makeup and skincare products. She also talks about the challenges she faced and how she plans on expanding the brand further.
Ordercall, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing B2B startups, has signed an MoU with medIQ smart healthcare, Pakistan’s first integrated virtual-care platform, to provide healthcare solutions to Pakistan’s retailers.
Through this partnership, Ordercall customers will have access to virtual care services, including comprehensive Out-Patient Department (OPD) coverage, as well as Health and Life Insurance cash benefits upon achieving strategic targets on the Ordercall App. Retailers will utilize these healthcare packages to secure their families against expensive medical bills and run business operations with complete peace of mind.
A signing ceremony was held to mark the occasion, where Syed Atif Hassan, CEO, Ordercall said: “This partnership is a first in the B2B e-commerce segment and a significant step forward in Ordercall’s mission. We look forward to creating a meaningful impact in retailers’ lives with medIQ and fulfilling their evolving needs for protection and affordable healthcare, all while enriching the nation’s socio-economic performance and progress.”
Sharing her thoughts on this collaboration, Dr. Saira Siddiqui, CEO & Founder of medIQ, commented, “Ordercall is availing flexible payment solutions for health and insurance plans through medIQ, to ensure that the merchants don’t have to deal with unexpected healthcare expenses. We are excited to collaborate with Ordercall for the health and well-being of merchants, creating value for their retailer community. Furthermore, this alliance with Ordercall is in line with our mission to make quality healthcare affordable and accessible to all.”
This strategic venture is in line with Ordercall’s mission to empower Pakistan’s retailers and build a complete B2B retail ecosystem. Ordercall is redefining conventional retail trade by creating synergies with like-minded startups and providing cutting-edge solutions to local store owners.
Ab Dekh Khuda Kia Karta Hai is an ongoing drama on Geo Entertainment. It is gaining huge popularity for its gripping story that highlights some of the social evils that prevail in our society.
Directed by Syed Ali Raza Osama of ‘Khuda Aur Mohabbat’ fame, it stars the Ru Baru Ishq Tha duo, Danish Taimoor and Sanam Chaudhry, in the lead.
Danish Taimoor as Jan-e-Alam is playing an antagonist in the story who is a wealthy businessman. He uses his position to manipulate young girls for his own benefits by offering them jobs and ironically, is super protective for the women of his own family.
Maryam, played by Sanam Chaudhry belongs to a lower-class background. She unknowingly becomes Jan-e-Alam’s yet another victim. When she refuses to be a part of any inappropriate stuff, he traps her in a business scam.
This story of abuse, fraud, and revenge unfolds as Maryam decides to get justice for herself while everything in her life falls apart.
But will she be able to do that and will Jan-e-Alam get to taste his own medicine? Watch Ab Dekh Khuda Kia Karta Hai every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. on Geo Entertainment.
Cast
Danish Taimoor
Sanam Chaudhry
Humayun Ashraf
Yashma Gill
Qavi Khan
Sajida Syed
Rashid Farooqui
Parveen Akbar
Salah Uddin Tunio
Faizan Shaikh
Maryam Noor
Ali Rizvi
Talat Iqbal
Farzana Thaeem
Written by
Ameer Shah
Directed by
Syed Ali Raza Osama
Produced by
Babar Javed
Schedule
Every Tuesday (Started from 7th August)
Timings
8:00 p.m.
Promo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-9obD6LklI
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