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Delizia Bakery Under Fire For Hurting Christian Sentiments

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In recent news, Delizia Bakery at Khayaban e Jamil refused a Christian customer for writing Merry Christmas on a cake. The upset customer took the matter to social media and mentioned how the employee at the bakery specifically said it was against their policy.

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When discussing it on the internet, the said customer even said that such businesses should not even make profits on these non-Islamic occasions if they are so against it. They found it to be extremely unethical and unprofessional behavior from the bakery’s end.

Other people took it unto themselves to make sure this customer’s voice was heard.

Another Christian customer shared how Delizia Bakery at Boat Basin had also once refused to write ‘Happy Easter’. He mentioned that with him they had claimed that they just do not write any wishes. Of course, that was a lie, believed the customer. He said that they had written Happy Birthday the last time he ordered.

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Muslims also spoke up trolling these policies. They said that these few Muslims must believe that they would be judged on writing non-Islamic wishes more than other acts.

They even said that should these policies were to be followed diligently, then Valentine days and birthdays should not be supported by these bakeries.

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Delizia Bakery responded

Once the backslash got out of hand, Delizia Bakery replied to the customer and told them that it was a mistake on the part of the employee. They said it was a misunderstanding which implied the claim that it is not in their policy to not write Merry Christmas.

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Is it the internet that will hold brands accountable or is it high time they started becoming more politically correct?

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5 People Who Became Internet Sensations In 2021

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As the year 2021 is about to reach its end, we just had to do a roundup of the internet sensations that became the talk-of-town. For this list, we are not going to stay limited to Pakistan but go across the border, in fact around the globe. So, read the entire article for if you had been living under a rock, you might need to stay updated as you enter 2022.

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1. Dananeer Mobeen

Don’t know who we are talking about?

Given her popularity, that is just not possible. But even if somehow you can’t recall the name, then you’d definitely recall the phrase, “Pawri ho ri hai.” Our very own, Pakistani content creator made a video for her Instagram account as she traveled to northern Pakistan. In that video, she was seen hanging out with friends and decided to make fun of the ‘wannabe-burgers’ who even change their tone after spending a few moments abroad.

The sentence, ‘yeh hum hai, yeh humari car hai aur ye humari pawri hori hai’ (This is us, this is our car, and this is us having our party) went instantly viral. It started with people making memes and then celebrities got in on the hype. Eventually, Dananeer became a viral phenomenon without whom this list would be just incomplete.

2. Sahadev Dirdo 

If you don’t realise who we are referring to, that’s understandable. But if we were to say, ‘Baspan Ka Pyaar’, then what? Yes, Sahadev is that kid from Chhattisgarh who was singing bachpan ka pyaar. Let’s just take a moment to reminisce “Jaane Meri Jaaneman, Baspan Ka Pyar Mera Bhul Nahi Jaana Re…”

The child has more than 300k Instagram followers right now. Numerous celebrities from both sides of the borders tuned in to the hype. Remember Saba Qamar vibing to it?

3. Khaby Lame

Khabane Lame, also known as Khaby Lame, went through being fired from his workplace. As working professionals, one can understand how hard things must have been for him. Yet, he used that time to create his own videos. His videos are self-evident of the fact that you need to be intelligent to convey your story and it may not require extremely hard work.

What Khaby would do is, he would take existing videos of people doing tasks in an extremely difficult way and failing. Taking that trend of videos, he would do the entire task but in the most obvious way. His signature hand movement was hilarious indeed.

The look of disapproval and disgust on his face for the lame acts of the other content creators was the best part of his videos. Khaby was an internet sensation last year as well as this year with brands now having him as part of their campaigns.

Read More: 6 Pakistani YouTube & TikTok Stars Who Became Actors

4. Aamina Reyaz

Yet another Pakistani who is just 15 years old became one of the internet sensations this year. The girl by the name of Aamina Reyaz was seen in a video uploaded by one of the neighbourhood boys. She was making roti but the beautiful smile of the hazel-eyed girl was enough to get people hooked. She has a smile throughout her act of making roti.

Latest TikTok Sensation Is Not An Influencer But A Girl From A Village
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Read More: This Pakistani Girl From A Village Is The Latest TikTok Sensation

5. Yashraj Mukhate

Dananeer Mobeen’s Pawri Hori Hai may not have become this big had Yashraj Mukhate not presented his rending of the phrase. The talented Indian created an entire song out of that sentence. You may also remember him from the rasode main kaun tha. Gopi Bahu’s clip was already viral but Yahsraj’s take was one to enjoy.

There were many more internet sensations but these 5 won our hearts, for sure.

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Sheheryar Munawar Reveals Personal Details On Ahsan Khan’s Show

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Sheheryar Munawar and Syra Yousuf recently came on Ahsan Khan’s show, “Time Out With Ahsan” and they were chaos and more. The two actors sat down and opened up about work and their personal life. In all of that, we might have just learnt something about Sheheryar Munawar and Maya Ali!

What Did He Say About Maya Ali?

When asked about Maya Ali in a question later, Sheheryar Munawar did not hesitate to praise her. He said she is a “wonderful actress” for sure. Moreover, he added later that when they went to IPPA awards in Dubai, they also won the “best jodi” award! He proceeded to congratulate his fellow actress and himself and that was all.

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You might be wondering why this is significant and we’ll tell you exactly why. Had they been together, Sheheryar Munawar would have said something about her in that capacity. However, he kept it very professional which tells us that they aren’t a couple yet.

Read more: Sheheryar Munawar Trolled For Starring In Hair Removal Cream Ad

Opens Up About His Accident

Sheheryar Munawar also opened up about his accident due to which he also started gaining a lot of weight. He added how because he had to stay in bed for so long, he naturally started gaining a lot and also started experiencing depression. He then shared that he spoke about it with his family, went to a therapist and now he is working on himself!

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Sheheryar Munawar’s Shoot with Syra Yousuf

Syra Yousuf and Sheheryar Munawar did a steamy shoot for Hello Magazine a while ago which surprised many. The two looked absolutely amazing together and it was borderline intimate, which is why many were surprised and equally attracted to it. The two were also asked about the shoot and what all went behind it.

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The two said they were directed entirely by the shoot director. Moreover, they said that the shoot was also like a performance for them. They were performing in the shoot to act as a couple who’s mysterious and head over heels in love. All in all, it made for an amazing shoot!

Read more: Sheheryar Munawar Just Proposed These 6 Pakistani Actresses

Appreciating Syra Yousuf For Her Motherhood

Sheheryar Munawar also took the time out to appreciate Syra Yousuf for being a super-mom. He said that she took Nooreh along with her for her shooting in Abbottabad while she was on holiday. In-between shots, she would sit down with Nooreh and then do her homework!

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Alia Bhatt Rocks A Dress By Pakistani Designer Faraz Manan

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Alia Bhatt has been called the greatest female actor of her time. The actress’ clothing is almost always worthy of attention which is why when she makes an appearance in a Pakistani designer’s fit, we know it’s something to celebrate.

Who Is She Wearing?

Alia Bhatt chose to wear none other than Faraz Manan! The Pakistani designer’s outfit matched her style immaculately and she looked splendid in his creation. The outfit featured incredibly well-tailored flair pants and a bralet that had a long, glamorous cape attached to it.

It seems that it was made keeping her in mind! Have a look at the actress in Faraz Manan:

 

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Faraz Manan’s Fame

As amazing as this may be, this isn’t the first time that Faraz Manan has been worn by an Indian actress. The designer extraordinaire is a pal of Kareena Kapoor and his work has graced none other than Kareena Kapoor several times!

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Kareena Kapoor is undoubtedly the queen of Bollywood thus, whoever dresses her definitely gets a feather for their hat. Call it Faraz Manan’s reach or genuinely, the appeal of his work, but or a designer to make their work known across the border, it is indeed special. Just as Abhinav Mishra is starting to make a Pakistani clientele, so is Faraz Manan making an Indian one.

Read more: Pakistanis Furious After Indian Designer’s Shoot In Pakistan Goes Viral

What Do People Think?

However, people aren’t all too pleased with the news. Nay, they are not even bothered and are questioning the purpose of these news headlines. Only those who follow and love fashion may appreciate this breakthrough of Faraz Manan. Until then, have a look at the netizen comments:

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Art Has No Borders

It is incredibly endearing to see how art becomes a means of connectivity in all sorts of times. Designers like Sabyasachi, Abhinav Mishra, Faraz Manan, and also Elan are those giants of the field who have managed to develop clientele beyond their home grounds. However, what is special is how their work is loved across borders too. Surely it isn’t easy to place an order and also get the item but those who love it make it work.

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We’re excited to see the next Pakistani designer that makes it to an Indian celebrity.

Read more: Indian Designer Reveals Price & Details Of Maryam Nawaz’s Blue Dress

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Biggest Camera Upgrade Coming To The iPhone 14

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Apple has had one of the most successful runs for the past many years. The company is known for making robust releases, no matter which device it is. If there is a product that needs to be released, Apple makes sure everyone knows of it. One of the most outstanding features of iPhone devices is the camera. It is so impressive that people often buy a smartphone just for the camera. Steve Jobs would have been proud of the legacy that has been left behind. Who would have thought that this company would become a titan of the industry?

That said, there is something more than we can expect from the new iPhone. When the iPhone 13 was released, it brought quite a lot of people to the table. Everyone wanted to be a part of Apple’s new era with the improved design and powerful chipset. The camera on it was brilliant. However, we have come to know that even that camera is going to get a major upgrade in the latest iPhone.

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iPhone 14 And Camera

Not only does this upgrade extend to iPhone 14 but is sure to get carried forward to iPhone 15 as well. From the current megapixel rating that the iPhones are at, the 14 is going to have a jump to 48MP. That is highly impressive and gives tough competition to Google Pixel and its variants. Apart from this, the upgrade might also include 8k recording which can be accessed on Apple AR/VR devices as well.

Read More: 18% Surge On Pakistan Smartphone Imports In 5 Months

The information has been released through an analyst so we must not disregard it. It might actually be true that iPhone 14 is going to have such a major upgrade in terms of the camera. The 48MP will be able to capture both 48MP and 12MP photos through pixel binning. We urge you to check online as to the details of Pixel Binning.

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Innovating Technology

That said, we hope to see the company rise even higher as we progress into the second decade of the 21st century. People always look forward to Apple releases. Not only are they working on small devices and smartphones, but they are extending their domain outwards. Who knows when we might get to see an Apple car or anything even bigger than that!

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5 NFTs You’d Never Believe Sold For Millions Of Dollars

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NFTs (or non-fungible tokens) are not even in an up-and-coming matter. They are here and they are here to stay it would seem. The trade happens in exchange for cryptocurrency and usually amounts to millions of dollars. While trades do happen and if they are happening in the crypto world, it means that a certain item is selling for millions of dollars, that’s just crazy, right?

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1. Pak, the Pixel

One can never truly understand artists, artworks, and art lovers. If you would recall, a banana taped to a canvas got sold at an incredibly high price. Similarly, in the virtual world, an image of a singular pixel was sold. A pixel, of which every screen in the digital world is composed of. It was priced and sold at $1.36 million.

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2. Beeple, Everydays—The First 5000 Days

Another NFT mint-er created a digital blockchain artwork. It was called Everydays. The idea basically was that the all-digital art pieces that Beeple had created every day since May 1, 2007, were going to be a part of this singular art. The bids starter at a mere $100 but Everydays was finally sold for $69 million.

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3. Beeple Crossroads

Beeple’s Crossroads minted on February 2021 garnered $6.6 million. Crossroads was developed around Donald Trump. A few month after minting, the price was locked at more than $6 million and showed a naked Trump. There was graffiti on him and people walked past him with indifference.

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4. Pak, The Switch

Pak made yet another artwork by the name of the Switch. Just like the Pixel, it was termed as one of his most expensive artworks. The Switch was sold at $1.4 million.

It is assumed to represent how art evolves in the digital realm. The interesting thing about it is that it is an actual switch. The owner has changed the artwork but that change is irreversible.

Read More: Understanding NFTs: Here’s Everything You Need To Know

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5. Mad Dog Jones, “Crash + Burn”

Crash+Burn was sold at $3.9 million. The NFT was minted by Mad Dog Jones and dropped in around February 2021.

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These NFTs are incredibly expensive but then again the amount of art is something an art lover would know better even if it is in the digital world, wouldn’t you say?

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Vehicle Sales Are Expected To Drop In The Coming Days

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A vehicle is something quite essential to a person. They use it for various applications of commute. It has now become a necessity to have a car. Thus, brands that are not available in Pakistan are being imported from abroad. However, this also means that there is going to be a major import bill that the government is going to face. The issue here lies that the import of vehicles needs to be curbed more. It is true that imports have increased but these sales are expected to drop in the coming days. There are a few developments that can attest to this fact.

Firstly, the government has taken a decision to further hike tax prices on import vehicles. While they are planning on doing it, the state bank of Pakistan has already started implementing it. No matter what kind of vehicle you are planning to import, the vehicle is going to meet up with some heavy taxation. It is all part of the government’s initiative to promote local production in the country.

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Read More: 5 Tips To Know Before Buying A Brand New Car

Vehicle Imports And Sales

While the imports and sales of a vehicle are quite high, the taxation is sure to curb them. Not everyone would want to pay a hefty price on tax on a vehicle that is not worth as high a taxation. Instead, people might want to go for locally produced vehicles instead. Apart from this, the government has also decided to try and curb price hikes on vehicles. It has become quite apparent now that vehicle prices are not going to stop going up if taxes are increased.

The issue also lies with some other problems that have been persisting for quite a while now. Apart from higher shipping prices, the semiconductor chip shortage has been bothering everyone for quite a while. In fact, this issue has extended itself to the domain of many kinds of technological devices. Apart from that, the deprecation of the local currency is yet another issue that must be kept in perspective. Not everyone can afford to buy imported vehicles with such high taxation and prices.

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Read More: BAIC Joins PAMA For 2 Affordable Upcoming Vehicles For Pakistan

Sales Going Down

As we have discussed, the new impositions are sure to decrease sales of CBU units of imported vehicles. However, we have yet to see how CKD units are going to be handled in this regard.

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This Rolled Paan Ice Cream In Karachi Has Left People Confused

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Paan ice cream might not be a new trend but it sure has gained more attention recently. A new pop-up in Karachi is now serving paan ice cream and netizens have lost their cool over the treat.

Paan is one of the most common treat consumed by people of all age groups. No wedding in Karachi is complete without a small paan cart where people often hop on to try different kinds. Previously, we came across a cart in India where the vendor was serving paan with a hot sizzling brownie. Meanwhile, it seems like paan is going to be the next IT ingredient in the upcoming recipes.

Read More: This Sizzling Brownie Paan Has Ruined Paan For Everyone

Paan ice cream 

The video was shared by a user on Facebook. The vendor, Ice Rollies located in Dolmen Mall, Clifton, Karachi, started with a frozen plate where rolled ice cream is usually mixed and rolled. He mixed the paan with heavy cream and mixed both until the texture was smooth. He then put some candy and drizzled a little caramel sauce. He moved on to make nice thin rolls and put them in a plastic cup.

Here’s the video:

The appearance and colour changed drastically and no one at a first glance can judge if the ingredients of the ice cream contain paan and cream rather than a usual ice cream flavour.

Reactions

Reactions to such posts and videos are always looked forward to. People’s views over such instances are often hilarious and have a twisted take. This video also came with a lot of reactions where most of the people shared their disgust with the flavour. Meanwhile, others couldn’t wait to try it in person.

“Har cheez ka kachomar bana do bs,”  (make a mixture of literally everything) one user wrote.

“India MasterChef k 1st season me contestants ko ice cream ka new flavor invent kerne ko dia gaya to ek contestant ne pan ki ice cream banai or usi ne win kia.. ye ice cream dekh ker mujhy wo episode yad agai.”  ( In masterchef contestants were asked to create a differently flavoured ice cream and once contestant created paan ice cream and he won. This reminded me of that ) another wrote.

“Inka bs chale yeh anday ki b ice cream bana den.” (If they could, they would make an ice cream out of an egg). Well, we can’t help but agree.

Read More: This Viral Cheese Paan Is Making People Question Their Existence 

Take a look at some more comments from the post.

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What are your thoughts on the unconventional ice cream flavour? Let us know in the comments below.

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6 Amazing Makeup Artists In Karachi To Book For Your Wedding

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Makeup artists are most likely the most difficult choice to make for any bride. Not only do we have to completely trust them with our faces for one of the happiest days of our lives but we also need to love their work. Moreover, provided how exuberantly makeup artists charge nowadays, it’s best to do your homework. If you’re in Karachi and looking for your best makeup artists for your wedding, have a look at these top 6.

1. Anam Farooq Makeup

We have been in love with Anam Farooq’s work since she began working. She began as an out-of-the-box makeup artist working on editorials and landed on the best minimal-makeup-doing bride makeup artist. She’s got a range of techniques in her portfolio and the end result is always unique and personalized. Have a look:

 

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2. Ayesha Mushtaq

This makeup artist is also making her space in the makeup industry. She’s known for handling brides professionally to ensure their big days are fuss-free and the best. Her makeup has been certified by many local and international greats too, making her someone who knows their work.

 

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3. Makeup By QB

Qirat Baber is a makeup artist who also functions as a makeup blogger! Half the time we’re loving her outfits and makeup content generally. Besides that, she has grown to fame because of her seamless makeup on brides— tackling traditional as well as modern, neutral hues. We love it!

 

4. Natasha Salon

One simply cannot talk about makeup artists in Karachi and not mention Natasha Lakhani, ‘Natasha Salon’. It lives rent-free in every bride’s mind because Natasha has become a household name. Moreover, her makeup is genuinely famous for her #100wattskin, the secret of which lies with her alone. She needs no further introduction!

Read more: This Young Pakistani Makeup Artist Has Left Everyone Stunned

5. Kiran Khan Makeup

Kiran is also one of the greats in Karachi. She has worked on several hundred brides and all of them have left looking their most regal and beautiful selves. Kiran’s account is also an enjoyable space as she shares her life and works alongside. We love how she plays with colours!

 

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6. Nabila’s

Last but definitely (as always) not least, Nabila’s is a giant of the field. The branch operates in several cities but their Karachi branch is the best and many brides in Karachi book it with their eyes closed. Nabila’s work is known to all. If you want to be Nabila’s bride, you know what to do!

 

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Read more: 6 Amazing Makeup Artists In Lahore To Book For Your Wedding

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5 Best Christmas Gifts To Give To Your Loved Ones In Pakistan

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The Santa Claus and the “Ho! Ho! Ho!” will soon be an affair of every nook and corner. Hearts bask in delight at Christmas Bazaars. So it’s a time to share and care, a time to gift happiness. To be joyful and merry and celebrate as the last year passes and new beginnings dawn. While the year goes, leaving many memories, you should start afresh with loved ones by gifting them joy, love, and of course, all the things that they love. Here’s a list of what you can get your loved ones that will make for the best Christmas gifts.

1. Customised Christmas Basket 

Christmas Love? Winter Love? Food Love? Do you know where does all that love show? Besides of course the bulges on your tummy, it shows on the skin. Most brands run the best discounts around the Christmas season with handpicked hampers to present to your loved ones. They make for good gifts as there’s no fuss of sizing involved, although you should know what the other person likes specifically and the things your loved ones would love. Customized baskets are something everyone loves and Christmas markets are almost always full of them. If you don’t have the time to customize one yourself you can even catch a good bargain at gift shops.

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2. Accessories

It can include anything from gadgets to cool accessories which you can channel easily. Meanwhile, nothing is more loving than gifting someone the things they would actually use in real life. If you have a good taste in shopping, then you can easily find suitable accessories for your family and friends. They will make more fascinating Christmas Gifts for Pakistan for your loved ones.

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3. Food Baskets

A food basket is a contemporary yet delightful gift to express your heartiest greetings on Christmas to your family and friends back home. Send this luminous gift basket full of nutritious fruits and chocolate combo to make a gorgeous gift for Christmas. A vivacious variety of scrumptious bakery items can also make a great Christmas gift for friends or relatives. Look out for French Heart, Strawberry Star, Baklawa, Walnut & Dates Tart, and more taste budding items to fill your recipients’ appetite on Christmas.

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4. Perfume 

A timeless gift perfect for any occasion; a captivating fragrance is worth a thousand words. Send a tempting perfume gift to a special someone on Christmas to express your heartiest Christmas greetings.

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5. Gift Voucher 

A perfect gift for one picky relative or a friend; purchase gift vouchers of your choice for all your loved ones and most stores have pretty Christmas-y ones too, so ask for those. With New Year up, there’s a lot of people who are going to need them. Ain’t it a good idea to help them with those expenses?

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Read More: 7 Perfect Gifts To Give To Your Bestie On Her Wedding Day

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foodpanda Celebrates Its Riders By Unveiling The Vibrant New ‘Rider Kit’

foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading food delivery platform and e-commerce company, exhibited its latest Rider Kit at an exciting launch event held in Karachi. The event is a testament to foodpanda’s commitment to supporting the company’s biggest strength, i.e. its riders. The key features of the kit, among other things, include a newly designed jacket to protect riders from the cold weather during winters and a helmet to provide additional safety during travelling. The event was attended by foodpanda’s management, top riders, restaurants vendors, and home chefs.

Speaking at the event CEO foodpanda, Nauman Sikander Mirza, stated, “We are very excited to launch our new rider kit and showcase our appreciation to the delivery heroes who make it possible for us to provide excellent service to our customers. These delivery riders are critical to our business and providing them a safe and effective environment is a top priority for foodpanda. We will continue to focus on improving working conditions for our riders and offer access to flexible economic opportunities across the country.

foodpanda is working tirelessly to ensure that support is available for the riders across Pakistan, as a commitment to their strategic roadmap to create economic opportunities and a favourable working environment. foodpanda cares deeply for people and for the communities in which it operates, and believes they have an essential role to play especially after the onset of COVID-19 crisis. So far foodpanda has created economic opportunities for thousands of people.

Price Of Junaid Safdar’s Antique Shahtoosh Shawl Has Left Pakistanis In Shock

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The wedding festivities of Junaid Safdar and Ayesha Saif have been reigning on the minds of netizens for a long. Be it the week-long actual events for which many anticipated looks or the aftermath in which the prices of their outfits come to life, people are still intrigued. Now the shawl of Junaid Safdar has taken the main stage as its price came to the knowledge of netizens.

The Shawl

Junaid Safdar wore a gold shawl on his Mehndi event which spoke for itself. The shawl looked fine and considering it was Junaid Safdar wearing it, many already guessed that it would be Shahtoosh shawl. Shahtoosh is a fine type of special wool made from Tibetan antelope and it has, in our culture, become a synonym for Kashmiri shawls.

Have a look at the newly wedded groom wearing the shawl:

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Details About The Shawl

Soon after this picture started floating on social media. It showcases seemingly the same shawl however, the details mentioned on it are not easily digestible. Apparently, it is a 7 yards long shawl – the regular. However, what makes it special is the fact that it is 70 years old, making it an antique heirloom shawl.

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The person selling the shawl has also mentioned that in original Shahtoosh shawls, once the shawl turns old i.e., 70 years, it can also change its colour. It transforms into a gold-like shade and that is precisely what we can see on Junaid Safdar! 

Read more: Indian Designer Reveals Price & Details Of Maryam Nawaz’s Blue Dress

The Price

Now comes the million-dollar question: how much would it be worth? The question is also answered in the post. The original Shahtoosh gold shawl worn by Junaid Safdar costs around $17,000. To convert it to rupees would give you the sum of approximately Rs.30,000,00. Yes, Junaid Safdar was wearing 30 lakhs on himself, in one garment alone.

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If you’re having trouble imagining what 30 lakhs can mean, you can get a new Changan Alsvin in Rs.26 lacs— a big car. 

Read more: Netizens Troll Maryam Nawaz For Kissing Daughter Inlaw’s Hand

What Are People Saying?

Obviously, netizens are shocked to see this but their shock soon transforms into hatred and sadness for how their country is progressing. Have a look at what all they said:

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And more…

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18% Surge On Pakistan Smartphone Imports In 5 Months

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Smartphones are quite essential to people in the world now. They may not have been important to people more than a decade ago but they are now. No matter where you are sitting, you want to stay connected to the world. In fact, it has become more of a need to stay connected to make sure we are up to date with everything. Smartphone purchases have increased quite a lot in Pakistan. Not only are they being bought on a local scale, but they are also being imported into the country as well.

If we take a look at statistics from a year ago, we can see a considerable increase in smartphone imports in 2021. It is true that there is a major increase in local purchases of smartphones in Pakistan. However, there has also been a surge of imported smartphones in the country. Not only are people buying within the country in bulk, but they are also getting devices from abroad in such amounts too. If we look at the data from 2020 and compare it to 2021, there is a difference to note.

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Smartphone Imports Increase

During the time of July-November 2021, $856 million worth of smartphone imports were done. This shows that quite a big part of the population is going after imported smartphones. Compared to the $724 million of the prior year, there has been a surge of 18%. As the reports suggest, this surge has taken place in the last five months. However, we have to keep in mind that this number could have been higher in 2020, had we not been subjected to the pandemic. Thus, it can also be noted that imports might decrease over the next year or so.

Just recently, the government has become a part of the initiative which proves to increase local purchases. This is because quite a lot of brands are entering Pakistan to manufacture their smartphones on a local scale. Until now, 26 brands are on the roster to begin local production in Pakistan. These include Oppo, Infinix, Samsung, etc. While the taxation on imported devices has increased, it seems that people still continue to buy them in a major amount.

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Promoting Local Produce

That said, we hope to see more and more brands enter Pakistan for the purpose of manufacturing. The government wants to see Pakistan become a hub for smartphone manufacture. Their aim is to keep the percentage of local production at 90% within the next year or two. Who knows, with the speed, we are progressing, we might reach this percentage sooner than later.

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For now, let us bask in the information that smartphones are here to stay and many more are yet to come.

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Here’s Why You Need To Clear Your Cache & Cookies On Your Android Phone

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Now and again, it is good to clear the cache and cookies off of your cellphone’s internet browser. Your android cellphone’s internet browser app could also be stuffed with knowledge accrued day-after-day once you browse the web. This knowledge serves just a few completely different features, usually submitting your internet browser’s cache and cookies. It might assist enhance how shortly your browser hundreds by saving property from websites you often go to and saving preferences, similar to letting you keep logging into websites.

However, cookies are websites that track browsing history, often providing personalised advertising wherever you go. In addition, the larger the browser cache, the larger the browser app will be with data from websites that may be inaccessible. Still, some of those assets and, in some cases, some tracking cookies may be there.

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Here’s What You Can Do

On android, the steps are slightly different depending on the phone and web browser app you are using. Therefore, the following describes how to clear this data in Google’s Chrome – the default for many android phones, such as Google Pixel. Samsung Internet browser by default in Galaxy phone series.

How To Clear Cache On Google Chrome 

The first tap will remove cookies and cache from within the Android version of Google Chrome. Tap history. After that, precise browsing history data. You can also access it from Chrome Configuration Menu, tap Privacy and security afterwards Clear browsing history data.

Chrome then presents Primary and Superior settings for clearing your Shopping historical past, cookies and website knowledge and cached photos and records data. You may also use the Time vary drop-down to pick whether or not you wish to delete the complete historical past or wherever from the previous 24 hours as much as the final four weeks. Tapping Superior will even offer you entry to deleting Saved passwords, Autofill kind knowledge and website settings if you need. After choosing what you wish to delete, faucet the blue Clear knowledge button, and it’ll then delete without another prompts, so be sure you are zapping precisely what you wish to zap.

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How To Clear Cache On Android 

Unlike Google Chrome, the process of clearing Samsung’s cache and cookie data goes to your phone’s settings app instead of opening Samsung’s Internet browser app.

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After opening Configuration, Tap App, Scroll down and tap Samsung internet, then tap storage.

On the backside of Storage, you get different choices to Clear Cache and Clear Knowledge. Tapping Clear cache will instantly delete the cache. However, Clear Knowledge brings you an immediate that warns you that all the software’s knowledge might be deleted completely, together with records data, settings, accounts, databases, amongst others. Whereas it does not specify cookies, this extranuclear method ought to zap out all remaining knowledge, letting you begin the Samsung Web browser as if it have been model new.

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Flamin’ Hot Soundfest – Lays Pakistan Revives Concerts In Lahore

Lays Pakistan revived concerts in the city with the FLAMIN’ HOT SOUNDFEST. As all of Lahore vibed beat after beat. The showdown between the biggest three snacks happened in Oasis where they battled to bag the title of hottest chip in town.

Lay’s Wavy recently launched its Flamin’ Hot new flavor and along with the drop claimed to be ‘HAR CHIP SAY ZYADA HOT’, a spicy battle, and Kurkure and Cheetos weren’t going to back away. The three bands battled it out on the Flamin’ Hot stage and let the audience decide who the winner was. The Flaming Hot War took to social media across all platforms, with ambassadors gathering their people and supporting their favorite snack out of the three. The final showdown was a head-turner, fresh indie artists making the crowd go crazy one banger at a time.

The HOTTEST indie artist lineup and fans rallying for each flavor, with an audience of 1500+ that kept adding fire to fuel with their contagious energy and enthusiasm. The sound complimented by the hottest stage kept the celebs and young influencers who were a part of this epic battle energy boosted!

As the opening act, Taha G kicked off the musical showdown with intense energy to get the crowd moving and ready for the night ahead. Maanu carried the buzz forward, giving a lively performance that had his fans from #TeamCheetos chanting his name through every lyric. With the crowd’s phone flashlights waving in the air, his performance of “Melancholic” painted the most picturesque image as the concert roared to life.

The thundering cheers of hundreds of fans kept growing when Hasan Raheem graced the stage for #TeamWavy. Lighting the stage ablaze, he engaged the crowd with fan-favorites ranging from “Aisay Kaisay” to “Joona”; song choices that had the crowd jumping and grooving.

Pakistan’s talented heartthrob, Shamoon Ismail, perfected his set with an energy that had everyone rocking out! As the face for #TeamKurkure, Shamoon sang with a vibrant passion, delivering a show that was flamin’ hot. He even surprised everyone with a fun duet featuring Youtuber, Mooroo, and the crowd ate up every moment.

All hyped up by this series of performances, the crowd was wild with energy when Umair Jaswal closed the show as our Grand Finale. With a firework display to match his explosive act, the crowd cheered, danced, and sang their hearts out.

Not only were the beats and artists at their hottest but the flamin’ hot merch and food stalls kept the good vibes burning the entire fest! Soundfest go-ers munched on festival snacks that left them coming back for more throughout the night. The Mastani food stall mastered chaats using Kurkure Toofaani Mirch, giving an extraordinary kick to these local specialties. Melt transformed an assortment of classic festival foods with the use of Cheetos to give their creations an extra crunch of flavor. Renowned chef, Muneeze Khalid, also had mouths watering by adding Lays Wavy to delicious sliders and cheeseballs. It’s safe to say each vendor understood the assignment when it came to the HOT selection of foods they served the crowd.

Check out what went down at Lays Flamin’ Hot Soundfest by watching the highlights below:

Spider-Man: No Way Home – 5 Reasons Why You Need To Watch It

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After much wait, Spider Man finally entered the Marvel universe. Originally from Sony, people did want to see a rendition of the web thrower but how would Marvel weave him or if it ever would be was a question the fans did not have an answer to. But since Peter Parker’s addition, the Marvel universe has become much more fun and the fandom of Spider Man has gotten the well-deserved hype as well.

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1. Daredevil

If you are a true Marvel fan, you are not just a pro in the movie verse, you have to be well aware of the seasons as well, otherwise, their appearance will not have as much as an impact on you as the rest of the viewers in the cinema hall. But if you are reading this, so I am going to go on a limb here and say that you are a true follower and are aware of Daredevil. Though small, the iconic scene will have you hooting for Matt Murdoch, a ‘very goof lawyer’ (if you know what I mean).

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2. Doctor Strange

It is no spoiler that Doctor Strange would be in the movie. Now, we know of Tony Stark’s importance in Peter’s life but after his death (if you haven’t seen Endgame yet I am not even sorry for this spoiler) Peter was lost, and even Happy could replace Tony. While it is not the same relation between Strange and Peter, Spider Man finds a mentor in the Doc and that is something worth watching.

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3. Spider Man(s)

If this is a spoiler, I AM REALLY SORRY. In my defense though, it is on the poster as well. Everyone knows that it will not be just Tony’s Peter in the movie. This is why it becomes a much-needed and unexpected crossover. You will love the spider-men interaction for sure.

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4. Identity reveal

Except for the Avengers, almost all Marvel heroes attempt to hide their identities. Spider Man did the same. However, as you can see in the trailer, Peter’s identity gets revealed. How will he be targetted, how extensive will it be, and that too, without Tony to guide in Tony’s way is something we would love to see.

5. College Time

For some reason, the other Spider-Men were not as relatable. Maybe it is because of Tom Holland but the Marvel cinematic verse has made the hero more relatable. This is why we feel like this is such an epic growing-up moment as we get to see Peter apply or college and strive to get in one (relatable even for all the graduated fans who are working full-time.

These are just some reasons that make you watch the movie absolutely necessary. So go and book your tickets so we can discuss some more.

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6 Lahore-Based Event Planners You Need To Hire This Wedding Season

Event planners are the backbone of any event and while many try to handle their events all by themselves, hiring professional planners is a better choice. Event planners are aware of the nitty gritties of functions and their creativity can give you a far better, often economical event. If you’re on the lookout for an event planner based in Lahore, these options are some of the biggest stars in the field.

1. Purple Parrot Events

PP Events rose to fame not too long ago and they did so because of their work. They specialise in all sorts of wedding decors, be it traditional floral-based or creative ones. Aside from the decor, they can also take care of food arrangements for you which is the best attractive factor of event planners. Have a look at their work here:

2. Z and S Events

If you live in Lahore, there is no way you haven’t heard of this company yet. Z and S events are behind some of the biggest weddings in Lahore and they continuously prove why. They stay ahead of the curve with latest designs and set-ups and can go full gaga for you if you’d like! 

3. Mahira Munir Events

MM Events is also making its space in the event-planner industry with landscapes that take your breath away. Aside from top-notch decorations, Mahira Munir also brings minimal glamour to each event/function it works for. We’re especially in love with the most recent set-up, all green and whites with a pop of red. 

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4. Papermint Events

This is also one of the big league names that most people with high budgets turn towards. However, Papermint Events also work according to budgets. Their work has kept them prominent in the industry as they’ve always designed innovative set-ups. If you want someone out of the box being done for you, this is it:

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5. Velvet Events

Velvet Events are an event-planning brand that, like their name, are responsible for creating lush wedding functions for you. They ensure your event is fully catered to your likes and is something personally curated and designed by you, they implement it down to a T.

6. Ayra Events

One of the giants of the field, Ayra Events needs no introduction. Their following and number of posts should give you an idea of their control over the industry. One word truly defines Ayra events: glamorous. Have a look:

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Coeus Solutions Ltd Releases 2021 Remote Work Insights

Lahore, Pakistan: Coeus Solutions Ltd released its first-ever remote work insights focusing on how organizations are shifting to remote work, the benefits and the challenges they face as well as the opportunities different enterprises see.

“We have seen an overall shift towards remote work in 2021. Most organizations we talk to have accelerated their remote work plans and now are at least partially remote”, said Ahsan Naseem, CEO of Coeus Solutions. “We talk to organizations ranging from largest insurance companies in the world to even smaller outsourcing companies and everywhere the trends are the same. Nearly 80% of the companies we talked to plan to keep remote work as an active part of their strategy.”

“Communication is still a big challenge.” added Qudsia Piracha, Product Lead at Coeus. “While tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Hangout exist, it’s hard to make teams accessible in the same way as regular “open-door policies”, she added. “Other than this, employee engagement is a huge issue. Remote workers are harder to engage than in-office employees. 64% organizations are starting engagement, recognition, and rewards initiatives amongst the companies we talk to. We see a lot of stats from our platform WorkHub.ai and the trend is clear: work practices have shifted for good!” She further added.
WorkHub.ai is the flagship product of Coeus Solutions making Coeus one of the category leaders in the fast-expanding new category of remote work platforms.

Coeus Solutions with their consultants KASB Securities, is on track to list on Karachi Stock Exchange in Q1 2022. This is scheduled to be the first tech listing on the GEM board and has already generated a lot of interest from local and international investors. Coeus also participated in the annual KTrade investor summit in Karachi on 16. December 2021.

New Zealand To Tour Pakistan Twice In 2022-2023

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Cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world. If we were to look at Pakistan only, cricket is the number one sport. It is so deeply rooted within everyone here that you can find a fan in nearly every household. During the days of any cricket tournament, the atmosphere in the country is on a whole different level. In the most recent T20 World Cup, Pakistan had an undisputed streak that left everyone else in the dust. Just before that, we were subjected to ill-placed allegations in the country when New Zealand abandoned their tour.

In fact, their tour took place in the next country they were in, despite there being a security threat there as well. This led us to believe that they might have created a hoax and did not want to include Pakistan in the tour. Thus, a year full of enmity and rivalry followed. However, after that much has happened. New Zealand has made the decision to visit Pakistan twice in the next year, leading into 2023.

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New Zealand And Pakistan

According to sources, both NZC and PCB have sat down for mutual talks and discussions. It seems that they are going to be returning to Pakistan to play cricket. In December/January 2022-2023, the team is going to be touring Pakistan for two tests and three ODIs. Additionally, the team is going to be returning to Pakistan in April. Then, they are going to be playing 10 white-ball matches. These are compensation for the tour that they abandoned back in September.

That said, it seems that the Pakistan team is going to be quite busy in the coming year. They are going to be battling out tough matches against the likes of Australia, England, and New Zealand. No matter who comes at us, we are sure to face them with great pride and sincerity. Pakistan is a team that plays well under pressure and the fans are used to such performances.

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The Love Of Cricket

We hope that all of these matches take place as scheduled without there being any delays or postponements. We are looking forward to all of them, alongside PSL that is going to take place in between. Who knows, maybe our team manages to retain a streak against all the foreign countries as it did in the T20 World Cup.

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OPPO Unveils Its First-Ever Foldable Flagship Phone, OPPO Find N At INNO Day 2021

OPPO hosted its annual INNO Day 2021 on 16th December in Pakistan. The event highlighted some of the many new innovations the leading tech brand is launching in the upcoming year including OPPO Air Glass and its self-developed NPU. This year’s annual event focused on the unveiling of OPPO’s latest revolutionary phone, OPPO Find N. This will be OPPO’s first-ever foldable flagship phone.

While the device will be initially available in China, the phone was met with unanimous acclaim by local tech enthusiasts, who got the chance to witness and experience the Find N at OPPO’s INNO Day in Lahore. This is the first time OPPO has exclusively brought their premium device in Pakistan at the same time as the global unveiling.  A product presentation was shown to audience members which highlighted the key features, design, software and specifications followed by and interactive Q&A session and lunch. OPPO is renowned for its innovation and ever-evolving technology, and the upcoming OPPO Find N is no exception.

The OPPO Find N, isn’t like any other foldable phone in the world; it was immaculately designed after four years of research and 6 generations of prototypes until it matched OPPO’s standard. The OPPO Find N is going to be a game-changer in foldable phones of the future, given OPPO’s unprecedented technology and efforts to make this the best foldable experience with the Golden Ratio and Flexion hinge.

For the first time on a foldable phone, the OPPO Find N uses a 3D-curved design on both outer edges of the device to improve the hand feel and maintain a sleek look.

The OPPO Find N will be a fully functioning compact smartphone when folded and an intuitive and immersive landscape display when unfolded. The smartphone has a 7.1-inch inner display and a 5.49-inch outer display that offers the best foldable experience with no compromise on size or usability. With an 8.4:9 aspect ratio, the Find N will be the perfect phone for anyone looking for an immersive gaming, reading and streaming experience.

Together with a range of software features that take advantage of the folding display, FlexForm Mode on the OPPO Find N gives users the flexibility to adapt the device to a wide range of usage scenarios. OPPO’s custom 12-layer Serene Display offers excellent protection and durability and works with the Flexion Hinge for a smooth foldable experience.

Display-wise, the OPPO Find N has a 60% larger visual area than a standard 6.5-inch display, which makes the user experience, unlike anything smartphone users, have seen before. The foldable phone also allows seamless switching from full-frame to folded view, without interrupting the app usage.

Speaking about the new smartphone, OPPO’s Chief Product Officer Pete Lau said, “New form factors are ushering in an exciting new time in smartphone technology. OPPO has invested a significant amount of time and effort into coming up with a better approach to a foldable smartphone, experimenting with a range of form factors, hinge designs, display materials and aspect ratios, to create a new device that meets the needs of more users. With the OPPO Find N, we aim to change people’s perceptions about what a smartphone can offer and begin making foldable devices more accessible to an even larger audience.”

The revolutionary phone comes with a flagship-level triple camera with a 50 MP Sony IMX 766 main sensor, a 16 MP ultra-wide lens and a 13 MP telephoto lens. The Flexion Hinge of the OPPO Find N allows the device to serve as its own tripod, which is a feature many aspiring photographers will enjoy.

The OPPO Find N comes with the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 Mobile Platform with a large 4,500 mAh battery that offers all-day battery life. The phone’s 33W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge is optimized to charge to at an incredible speed, so users can get maximum usage without worrying about delayed charging times.

 

OPPO’s Find N is a step towards the future of foldable phones and another reminder of the brand’s constant effort to bring innovation, cutting-edge technology and the next-generation of smartphones that cater to a wide range of users all over the world.