Beaconhouse Group, Pakistan’s largest network of private educational institutions, celebrated International Teachers Day 2022 by paying a special tribute to teachers who shape the leaders of tomorrow and inspire nation building through focused mentoring and commitment.
The tribute was marked through a campaign titled ‘Aap sey hai aaj aur aap sey hai kal’, which highlights the role teachers play throughout the academic life of students, and beyond, investing their heart and soul in nurturing their students. The campaign, which was launched on Beaconhouse’s social media channels, showcases how teachers enrich the learning experiences of the youth, not only through their expertise but also their compassion. It relays a strong message emphasizing how teachers are a strong pillar that shape a child’s life helping create a better future for them. The lessons taught today act as a roadmap for them, inspiring them to reimagine their future.
While speaking about the occasion, Kasim Kasuri, CEO, Beaconhouse said, “I am extremely proud of each and every teacher at Beaconhouse, past and present. These selfless educationists deserve our utmost respect for nurturing students and helping mold the guardians of our future.”
With more than four decades of excellence in education, the Beaconhouse Group is proud to be one of the largest employers within the country’s private education sector, employing more than 8,500 teachers. True to its focus on professional development, each teacher at Beaconhouse spends at least 30 hours of formal professional development per year. This is a combination of in-house, local, and international training opportunities including subject specific courses, and diverse categories such as well-being, differentiation, mentoring, leadership and technology, amongst others.
How many of us have grown up having Kellogg’s cereals and now find our younger loved ones doing the same? The iconic cereals have been reinvented in the coolest way to fit the needs of today. Read about what they just came out with:
Similar to how peanut butter and jelly go together, cereal and milk are nothing without each other. However, if you’re one of the 68% of people who enjoy cereal and prefer breakfast meals that are easy to consume on the go, this is for you. It can be challenging when juggling kids in the carpool line, boarding a train, or waiting in traffic. In a ground-breaking cereal invention from Kellogg’s, fans of cereal may now instantly get real milk by adding cold water to new Kellogg’s® Instabowls.
With the new lineup, you can enjoy Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes®, Froot Loops®, Apple Jacks®, and Raisin Bran Crunch® anytime, anyplace, and without the need for milk.
What Was The Intention?
According to Chris Stolsky, Marketing Director at Kellogg Company, “There has been a tremendous trend toward mobility for food in recent years. Especially as hectic schedules and life’s everyday curve balls hinder traditional sit-down meals.” You can now take your favourite Kellogg’s cereals with you wherever life takes you without worrying about milk, dishes, or clean-up thanks to Kellogg’s Instabowls. They were developed as an easy solution for the “anytime cereal break.”
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Each travel-friendly bowl is pre-portioned, single-serve, and mess-free. This is what makes it ideal for busy days. Instant milk transforms into real milk with a simple stir by just adding cold water to the fill line. Isn’t it cool? Initial fan feedback indicates that they enjoy this service because they discovered it “It is [easier] to get water or pick up a bottle of water than to check that I have milk. It is simple to store and kids adore it, and it is simple to travel with.”
The Flavours
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The four recognisable cereal flavours of Kellogg’s Instabowls are Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, and Raisin Bran Crunch. They retail for $1.98 per bowl. Walmart’s cereal section currently stocks Kellogg’s Instabowls. They will eventually be made available at additional stores across America.
TikTok went wild recently as a flight attendant shared airline’s well-kept secret. Why do planes still have an ashtray even if smoking is banned on flights? Read all about the secret reason why ashtrays are hidden in planes still:
On TikTok, a flight attendant explains why ashtrays are still present on airplanes despite the fact that smoking has been prohibited on board since 1988. Think about it: there are lit signs above the seats, a safety demonstration before takeoff that warns you that tampering with smoke detectors is against the law. There is a sign on the restroom door, and an ashtray immediately beneath that warning.
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Even more recently, aircrafts still have ashtrays integrated into the toilet doors despite the long-standing ban.
Canadian Flight Attendant Answers Questions
Using the handle @flyingkaylee on TikTok, Kaylee, also known as Kaylee on the app, presents herself as a Canadian flight attendant who is willing to answer any questions regarding her position in her bio.
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The root cause she says is because, well, people don’t always follow the rules. Ashtrays are still provided on flights in case a passenger wishes to smoke in the restroom. Many do not listen to the restriction. The airlines place these there to put out the cigarette securely. An in-flight fire might begin if a lighted cigarette is thrown into the trash can in the restroom. Another flight attendant also added, “The reason is that people will attempt to breach the regulations. Instead than hiding their smokes in a tiny nook and creating a fire hazard, we prefer that people use ashtrays”.
The Planes and Hiding Ashtrays
The commenter continued by pointing out that bathrooms also have smoke detectors, making it incredibly challenging to sneak a cigarette during flight. In case someone still tries, a sudden, loud alarm could generate panic. However, airplane smoke detectors also don’t operate in a conventional manner; instead, they alert the staff.
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These people are not smart if they are smoking in the washroom. “They’re breaking a fire danger rule [on] a plane.”
Airlines should exercise caution for several valid reasons. On a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris in 1973, 123 passengers perished when the captain attempted an emergency landing after the cabin started to smoke. The alleged reason? the cigarette.
Soon after the launch of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 pro, the development of next year’s iPhone is likely underway. The predictions and rumours about its capabilities are already swirling around. The possible latest addition to the apple portfolio is the iphone15 Ultra. We’re starting to get some insight into what that might look like. It seems that Apple’s most expensive phone will no longer just be a larger version of the iPhone Pro.
iPhone 15 Ultra
The iPhone Ultra is rumoured to be designed to replace the iPhone Pro Max with a more clearly separated device in terms of specs. The most notable feature rummaging about the iPhone 15 Ultra is a second selfie camera.
According to the content creator and Apple tipster, Majin Bu the iPhone 15 Ultra will replace the iPhone Pro Max with features and specs that separate it from the iPhone 15 Pro, most notably the addition of a second selfie camera.
According to what is reported by my source iPhone 15 Ultra will have 2 front cameras, USB-C and will start from 256GB. iPhone 15 Pro instead will always start from 128GB and will have USB-C but only 1 front camera #iphone#iphone15#iphone15ultrapic.twitter.com/lIn6OhMNko
With the new addition of the second front-facing camera, the quality of selfies is sure to receive an update. The dual front cameras have been experimented with by Apple’s competitors in the past but have not yet been adopted by the tech giant for its recent products. While it is unsure how Apple will use its dual front camera, it is speculated that the update will allow for a change in magnification to offer wide and ultra-wide lenses.
The big rumour around the upcoming iPhone cameras is a dedicated periscope zoom lens. Only the iPhone 15 Pro Max will get this lens, which will feature a 5-6x optical zoom.
MajinBu has also stated that the iPhone Ultra is likely to replace the Pro Max with the range starting from the iPhone 15 to iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and lastly, iPhone 15 Ultra.
The insider claims that the Ultra model will feature 256GB storage, potentially using USB-C with Thunderbolt 4 speeds. The European Union’s new law makes USB-C the only acceptable plug for smartphones. This goes into effect in 2024, so Apple is most likely to get ahead of it.
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According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, the USB-C iPhones are already in the testing stages. Apple is also working on an adapter to allow existing Lightning accessories to work with USB-C.
The world’s whitest paint—seen on this 12 months’ version of Guinness World Information and “The Late Present With Stephen Colbert”—retains surfaces so cool that it may cut back the necessity for air conditioners. Meanwhile, the researchers, behind the idea, have now come up with a new formulation that is thinner and lighter – Making it ideally suited for radiating warmth away from automobiles, trains, and airplanes.
How Does The Whitest Paint work?
The ultra-white coating, developed at Purdue University in Indiana, is 0.005-inch thick and reflects up to 97.9 per cent of sunlight. Currently, paints oin the market that are designed to reject heat only reflect somewhere between 80 and 90 per cent of sunlight.
“I’ve been contacted by everyone from spacecraft manufacturers to architects to companies that make clothes and shoes,” says Xiulin Ruan, a Purdue professor of mechanical engineering and developer of the paint, in a university release.
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“They mostly had two questions: Where can I buy it, and can you make it thinner?”
The unique world’s whitest paint used nanoparticles of barium sulfate to mirror 98.1% of daylight, cooling door surfaces greater than 4.5°C beneath ambient temperature. Once you drench your roof in that paint, you can cool your own home with a lot less air conditioning. However, there’s an issue.
“To realize this stage of radiative cooling beneath the ambient temperature, we needed to apply a layer of paint no less than 400 microns thick,” Ruan mentioned.
“That’s fine if you’re painting a robust stationary structure, like the roof of a building. But in applications that have precise size and weight requirements, the paint needs to be thinner and lighter.”
The New Formulation
The new material features boron nitride in hexagonal nanoplatelet form and offers a solar reflectance of 97.9%, so a touch below the original, but does so in layers of just 150 microns thick. This new paint is not only thinner but is also lower density and therefore weighs around 80% less.
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“This lightweight opens the doors to all kinds of applications,” said George Chiu, a Purdue professor of mechanical engineering.
“Now this paint has the potential to cool the exteriors of aeroplanes, cars or trains. An aeroplane sitting on the tarmac on a hot summer day won’t have to run its air conditioning as hard to cool the inside, saving large amounts of energy. Spacecraft also have to be as light as possible, and this paint can be a part of that.”
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Excitement is in the air as the ICC T20 World Cup is all set to take place in Australia later this month. Daraz, Pakistan’s largest e-commerce platform, will again be live streaming the cricket matches on their app for free to ensure that fans from across the country do not miss out on the action.
Since the launch of Daraz Live last year, which has successfully streamed several cricket tournaments already, the platform has become the leading digital streaming destination for Pakistanis to watch their favourite sport. According to the data from last year’s T20 World Cup, Daraz attracted 436 million views, 8 million live stream unique users, and 138 million likes + comments on the stream.
This year, a large number of matches would be played during daytime (Pakistan Standard Time) due to the difference in time zones, which would make Daraz Live a convenient solution for cricket fans to keep up with the matches live from anywhere.
Muhammad Ammar Hassan, Chief Marketing Officer of Daraz Pakistan stated “We are ecstatic to announce that we have once again secured the livestreaming rights for the ICC T20 World Cup, and will be bringing the most exciting cricket tournament of the year to Pakistanis free-of-cost. The fact that Daraz attracted the most search interest and traffic compared to other conventional sports streaming platforms last year is a testament of how rapidly digitization is taking place in the country all around.”
“By livestreaming cricket games on the app, we have combined entertainment with e-commerce. User engagement during these tends to be at an all-time high, as consumers not only get to enjoy high voltage cricketing action, but also add items to their cart while browsing through several categories,” he added.
OMD (a part of Omnicom Media Group) has been ranked the world’s “Most Effective Media Agency Network” in the 2021 Global Effie Effectiveness Index and Omnicom has been named the world’s “Most Effective Agency Holding Group”.
George Manas, CEO of OMD Worldwide, commented, “The breadth of wins worldwide has been a testament to excellence coming out of all regions. Along with the UK, USA, Canada, and New Zealand, we are celebrating wins from other markets such as Pakistan, Colombia, Croatia, Malaysia, Turkey, Egypt, and more. Off the back of being named Cannes Lions Media Network of the Year in June 2022 and Omnicom Media Group being named a leader in the latest Forrester Wave™: Global Media Management Services report, this recognition confirms OMD’s commitment to delivering business transformation and bottom-line results for the clients who are increasingly navigating new realities in data privacy, e-commerce, and digital acceleration”.
Dara Bashir Khan, Chairman & CEO, OMD Pakistan added, “What an incredible honour to be receiving the title by Effie as the world’s “Most Effective Media Agency Network”. We are so very proud of our people, our clients, and our partners who have not only supported but also helped drive OMD’s agenda in taking “Better Decisions, Faster”. Here’s to continuing the momentum with great work, great innovation, and in the company of great people”.
The Effie Awards are one of the industry’s most prestigious honours celebrating “ideas that work” and are known as the global symbol of achievement.
Legendary cricketer, Imran Khan celebrates his 64th birthday today, 5th October. Also called ‘Khan Sahab’, he is a political leader for the famous political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI). Asides that, Khan Sahab is a cricket commentator, philanthropist, and former chancellor of the University of Bradford.
Born in Lahore and educated from Aitchison, Worchester and then Keble College, Oxford, here are 6 memorable moments from the ‘Kaptaan’s’ life that got him all the limelight he needed.
1. Cricket Career
He started to play cricket at the age of 13 for his college, later on, he joined the Worcestershire Cricket Club and made his first debut for Pakistan in 1947 for the Birmingham series at the age of 18. After his graduation from Oxford, he joined the national cricket team in 1976 and played till 1992.
Khan remained the captain of the Pakistani team from 1982-92, during his period as a skipper; he led the Men in Green to a glorious win in the 1992 Cricket World Cup. The victory became Pakistan’s first World Cup, and as of now, their only World Cup victory.
By the time he retired, he was a legend and one of the most successful players, securing 3,807 runs while taking 362 Test match wickets. His achievements won him the title of 1 of 8 cricketers to achieve ‘All-rounder’s Triple in Test matches. In 2010, Khan Sahab was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.
Cricket Records
Batting and Fielding Averages
Mat
Inns
NO
Runs
HS
Ave
BF
SR
100
50
6s
Ct
St
Tests
88
126
25
3807
136
37.69
6
18
55
28
0
ODIs
175
151
40
3709
102*
33.41
5105
72.65
1
19
36
0
First-class
382
582
99
17771
170
36.79
30
93
117
0
List A
425
384
80
10100
114*
33.22
5
66
84
0
Bowling Averages
Mat
Inns
Balls
Runs
Wkts
BBI
BBM
Ave
Econ
SR
4w
5w
10
Tests
88
142
19458
8258
362
8/58
14/116
22.81
2.54
53.7
17
23
6
ODIs
175
153
7461
4844
182
6/14
6/14
26.61
3.89
40.9
3
1
0
First-class
382
65224
28726
1287
8/34
22.32
2.64
50.6
70
13
List A
425
19122
11312
507
6/14
6/14
22.31
3.54
37.7
12
6
0
2. Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
Imran Khan launched a fundraising campaign to collect donation to start a cancer hospital in Lahore in the memory of his later mother. He successfully raised a total of Rs.25,000,000 and established the first hospital in Lahore in 1994, followed by another hospital in Peshawar in 2015. Shaukat Khanum is Pakistan’s largest cancer hospital and its largest radiation oncology centre.
Celebrity support for Shaukat Khanum has continued throughout the years. Notable Pakistani Actor, Fawad Khan, dedicated his debut Bollywood film titled ‘Khoobsurat’ to the foundation. The Hospital launched an awareness campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) in 2015 with the help of singer, Hadiqa Kiani, and film actress, Mahira Khan. Even Princess Diana has visited the hospital in the 90’s.
3. Marriages
In May 1995, Imran Khan married Jemima Marcelle Goldsmith, later known to be Jemima Khan, in a two-minute ceremony in Paris. The two tied the knot once again a month later in June in a civil ceremony in England.
During their marriage, the couple had two boys, Sulaiman Isa and Kasim. However, the marriage came to an end 9-years later in 2004. In January 2015, Khan remarried to Reham Khan in a private nikkah ceremony, however, this too could not last long and the couple filed for divorce in October.
4. Famous Affairs & Flings
Imran Khan has been rumored to be a women-magnet back in his days. Rumors of Khan being in a secret relationship with Bollywood’s Zeenat Aman started to spread like wild fire in the 70s-80s while he was on tours to India. At times, his friends would bring up the affair when he seemed fatigued the next day during the match to pull his leg.
The philanthropist was also rumored to be in a secret relationship with Sita White before his marriage to Jemima- their relationship came to an end with a genetic determination of paternity.
5. Child Controversy
Khan is rumored to have a child with Sita White, named Tyrian Khan. The relationship between Khan Sahab and Tyrian has also been hidden in the clouds, for a very long time- Khan denied her to be his blood, whereas the genetic determination petition filed by her mother claims that she is his daughter.
Imran has always been a father-like figure for her since she was born, even after denials. Tryian is also close to his ex-wife Jemima Khan, and her two sons, who are her step-brothers. Last year, she spent her 23rd birthday with the Khans, according to a British newspaper. We do not know how much of this is true, though!
6. Formation of Pakistan Tehrek-e-Insaaf
Pakistan Tehrek-e-Insaf (Pakistan Movement for Justice) is a political party based in Pakista; it was founded in 1996 by former national Pakistan national cricket captain, Imran Khan.
The Third Way Centrist party has the vision to create a welfare state through which it will be responsible for the employment of citizens, health, and provision of education to every man, woman, and child.
Though the party had been existent for some time, it gained hype in 2013 when it received over 7.5 million votes, making it one of the biggest and strongest parties in Pakistan.
Pomegranate may be best known as the vibrantly coloured fruit. However, this unique fruit has a lot to offer.
Pomegranate has anti-oxidant, anti-viral and anti-tumour properties and is said to be a good source of vitamins, especially vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E, as well as folic acid. It contains two compounds – punicalagin and punicic acid which give it all the potent benefits.
With the potential to support many aspects of health, from immunity to brain health, pomegranates are worth adding to your healthy eating routine. Here are eight health benefits pomegranate offers.
1. Aids In Digestion
The benefits of pomegranate seeds extend to your gut. Specifically, the seeds contain insoluble fibre, a type of fibre that adds bulk to stool alleviating or preventing constipation. Insoluble fibre helps us to keep our digestive systems healthy by keeping things moving through the digestive tracts. It can support stable blood sugar levels and aid in getting us full and satisfied at mealtimes.
2. Antioxidant Properties
Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants and polyphenolic compounds that offer protection from this damage. The main bioactive compounds with antioxidant activity that are found in pomegranates are called punicalagin, anthocyanins, and hydrolysable tannins.
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Getting antioxidants from vegetables and fruits such as pomegranates is a great way to support overall health and help prevent disease.
3. Enhances Immunity
Being rich in anti-inflammatory compounds, pomegranates are extremely healthy for those suffering from immune-related disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. They are also rich in vitamin C, which boosts antibody production and helps in the development of immunity. One cup of pomegranate contains around 9mg of vitamin C contributing to daily adult needs.
Apart from reducing the body’s internal oxidative stress, pomegranates also help lower the psychological stress that you go through in your personal and professional life. According to a study conducted by Queen Margaret University, people who drank pomegranate juice had lower levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that is increased under stressful situations.
5. Improves Workout
Another benefit of antioxidants found in pomegranates is related to exercise. Several studies conducted over the years have testified that regularly eating pomegranates could be excellent for your bone health.
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6. Source Of Carbohydrates
Carbs are a macronutrient group that we need at every meal and snack. We need carbs to come from around half of our intake. Including pomegranate arils and juice at meals and snacks can help us to meet our carb needs.
7. Prevents Kidney Stones
Studies have found that pomegranate extract can help regulate the concentration of oxalates, calcium, and phosphates in the blood, which are common components of kidney stones.
8. Promotes Heart Health
Research shows pomegranate juice consumption may help lower blood pressure. Punicic acid is one of the main constituents of pomegranate that help lower cholesterol, and triglycerides and reduce blood pressure.
Vlogging and content creation have boomed in Pakistan like the rest of the world. There can’t be a better way to engage in new experiences than to travel the world. Meanwhile, our travel Vloggers have made sure to share their travel adventures on Youtube to make the experience even more memorable.
Travel vloggers introduced us to enchanted territories we have never seen before. With their storytelling and personal experiences, they inspire people to take the leap and start with their travel plans. No wonder millennials are travelling way more than their predecessors.
Pakistani vloggers are also taking advantage of the newly created online space by travelling the world and making their mark on social media as well as in the real world. Here are some of the best Pakistani travel vloggers you need to follow.
1. Patangeer
Patangeer AKA Amtul Baweja and Fahad Khan, are a couple who certainly knows how to live life. Their travel vlogs are some of the best out there with exceptionally creative concepts, and brilliant cinematography while exploring some of the best-kept secrets out there. Their content brings out the inner wanderlust within us. From their Hunza to Skardu Expeditions and road tours to Balochistan and Sindh offers a great variety of content.
Irfan Junejo is easily one of the most famous vloggers who’s impressed not just Pakistanis but also people who live across the border. Junejo’s storytelling and videography skills are on another level entirely – combine that with the attractive and exquisite places Pakistan has to offer, and you’ll have access to the most appealing travel vlogs one could ever watch.
Ukhano is known for his impeccable videography style. His vlogs while travelling through Pakistan are some of the favourite ones of his fans. Including his trip to K2 which is exceptional. His vlog named “K2-A Hate Story” was loved a lot by all his fans and garnered more than 1.5M views.
The brain behind “Little Khan’s Wanderlust” Areesha Khan has travelled to over forty countries which makes her one of the top travel vloggers among the Pakistani fraternity. Her excursions to Bali, Greece offer exquisite content. Meanwhile, her guide on travelling to Europe on a budget is also a must-watch.
Shariq Raza is an Abu Dhabi-born Pakistani, who has moved to Australia. He has travelled and explored more than 28 countries thus far and has shared a lot of interesting videos of his adventures on his YouTube Channel. His vlogs offer aesthetically pleasing content. From his camera work, colour grading, drone shots, transformations, to editing, everything is top-notch.
The famous Quality Street candies have changed their packaging. The news has it that the new wrapping is sustainable and is also changing people’s association. Read more about it here:
The foil and plastic wrappers on Quality Street’s multicolored candy have been replaced with recyclable paper, making the brand’s products, at least in theory, a little bit greener. Harold Mackintosh founded the company in 1936 with the goal of preventing 2 billion plastic wrappers from entering landfills and since then it has become a worldwide phenomenon. This transition represents the brand’s first departure from rustling, sparkling plastic wrappers in 86 years.
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What Have They Changed From?
After trying to replace the outer plastic layer with compostable cellulose in 2008, the brand’s owner, Nestlé, discovered that the majority of those products were still thrown in the trash.
Nine out of the eleven Quality Street candies will switch to paper packaging now. These will also be often collected by municipal governments. The orange crunch and green triangle will continue to be packaged in foil since there is no plastic layer on them historically.
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A specifically developed vegetable-based coating that keeps the candy fresh without impeding recycling is applied to the new paper wrappers.
This Christmas Updates
This Christmas, fans of Quality Street will discover a mixture of old and new wrappers in their tubs and tins because the transformation will take several months to complete.
The company that owns the well-known holiday sweets, Nestlé, announced that it was also replacing KitKat wrappers with plastic that was 80% recycled and could be recycled in Ireland’s homes or at supermarkets across the UK.
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21 years have passed since KitKat switched from its conventional, 100% recyclable paper and foil package to plastic. Last year, Nestlé-owned Smarties debuted recyclable paper packaging.
What Does It Do For The Environment?
The business stated that it thought the modifications will eliminate 3 billion pieces of packaging from its supply chain annually.
Consumers were most worried about how simple it was to recycle plastic wrapping, according to Helen Bird of the government-backed recycling group Wrap, and this necessitated appropriate design, collection, and infrastructure as well as demand for the recovered material.
“Local authorities do not currently collect plastic wrappers, but this is expected to change in the upcoming years,” she said. Leading supermarkets are offering 5,000 collection locations for all kinds of plastic bags and wrappers in the interim.
This fall, Google’s hardware showcase is set to be exceptional because many new products are being launched. Not only will the Pixel 7 make its official debut at this event, but also the company’s first self-branded smartwatch, the Pixel Watch. So, here’s everything you need to know about it here:
The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, two of Google’s newest smartphones, will likely be the main topic of the event. They’ll mostly iterate on the Pixel 6 series, according to an official preview at the I/O conference this spring. Expect a modern yet recognizable design with a smooth aluminium frame that reaches the camera bar. A new Tensor G2 chip will also be available, promising enhanced performance for media, speech recognition, and other applications.
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They will utilise Android 13. The Pixel 6 Pro adds a third back camera, while the original model has two like the standard Pixel 6.
Pixel Watch
The Pixel Watch, however, will be the focal point for many. It’s the first official smartwatch from Google and will act as a demonstration of Wear OS 3. Expect close Fitbit integration with tracking for general health, sleep, and fitness. With an upscale-looking shell, a pronounced crown, and readily swappable (if proprietary) bands, the company borrows certain design elements from the Apple Watch, but it uses a circular display like many other Wear OS devices.
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Google hasn’t revealed much about what’s inside, but a prototype found in a restaurant indicates that Fitbit Charge 5-like heart rate, blood oxygen, and ECG monitoring are present. Additionally, we wouldn’t be shocked if Wallet features included tap-to-pay. 9to5 The Pixel Watch, according to Google sources, could employ a standard Samsung Exynos CPU rather than a specially designed Tensor component, but it would still have 32GB of storage, 2GB of RAM (although the Galaxy Watch has “only” 1.5GB), and a coprocessor to manage battery life.
Wildcards and Tablets
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There haven’t been any reliable speculations about extra hardware being present. However, we wouldn’t completely rule it out. Few would have predicted that Google would preview the Pixel Tablet well in advance of its 2023 debut; it is now possible that you may see a teaser for further goods.
Google is launching Google for Startups Accelerator: Circular Economy for startups and non-profit organizations in Pakistan, Asia-Pacific and North America. The program will select organizations that use technology to solve circularity challenges including reuse, refill, recycling, composting, fashion, food, safe and circular materials, and the built environment.
Asia-Pacific is a good starting point to innovate and create circular economy solutions. It is the world’s most vulnerable region to climate change’s impact. Only ten rivers contribute 90% of all river-borne plastic in the ocean, eight of which are in APAC. By 2040, Asia is expected to account for 40% of global consumption.
Humanity consumes far more than what the planet can naturally replenish. In 2022, global demand for resources is projected to be 1.75 times what the earth’s ecosystems can regenerate in a year. And most of the resources that we extract and use eventually become waste — adding to the more than 2 billion tons of solid waste created each year. The programme hopes to support startups that will help create a circular economy that is safer, sustainable, and more equitable for everyone, which will rebuild our relationship with physical resources and solve circularity challenges.
Through a mix of 1-to-1 and 1-to-many learning sessions, the accelerator offers ten weeks of virtual programming that includes technical assistance and mentoring from Google engineers and external experts. Participants will also be assigned a dedicated Success Manager for even more support that is specific to their organization.
Applications are open from October 4, 2022 to November 14, 2022 and the program will commence in February 2023. For more information and details on how to apply visit our website.
BRB Group, a premier luxury real estate developer of Pakistan, sponsors Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Pathway Cricket Programme with the aim to bring forth and promote local talent. BRB Group is well-known for its commitment to support such initiatives that focus on enhancing the local talent and empower them to compete in international arenas.
The PCB-BRB Group partnership will support 100 junior cricketers by providing them PKR 30,000 monthly retainer while bearing the cost of their education. The Quetta Gladiator’s Titanium Sponsor and Housing Partner during PSL 7 was ecstatic to be able to play its part in strengthening the cricket ecosystem of the country.
Chairman PCB, Ramiz Raja, also thanked Khawaja Bilal Azam, Chairman BRB Group, for his company’s contribution towards this great cause and said that Pathway Cricket Programme is very close to his heart.
Ramiz Raja while addressing the media during the event mentioned that “we want to thank the BRB Group for their support for the PCB Pathway Cricket Programme that will shape the future of Pakistan cricket. I have personally taken great interest in the project, and it remains very close to my heart.”
Mr. Khawaja Bilal Azam while speaking on the matter also explained that this is just the beginning and, in the future, BRB Group will strengthen this initiative further by expanding the horizon of the programme to support and promote the sport in the country. He believed BRB Group is elated to be able to contribute to the development of future stars by making a long-term commitment. Terming the programme revolutionary and much-needed to groom local talent, Mr Khawaja Bilal Azam said that “we closely followed the progress of the first camp last month. We are very pleased with the way the programme is being run especially the involvement of world-class foreign coaches.”
Ramiz Raja couldn’t contain his excitement during the event and compared the initiative with scoring a century on debut at Lord’s.
Raja was quoted saying that “today is a special day for me, I took the charge as the PCB Chairman with some dreams and the pathway cricket programme is surely one of them. It feels like scoring a century on debut at Lord’s.”
Chairman PCB considers this partnership with BRB Group as a “long-term asset-building alliance,” as the junior cricketers who will get monthly stipend and free education will go on to represent Pakistan in future. It is undoubtedly a unique initiative that may help Pakistan bring home several trophies and joy home.
In an exclusive interview with Brandsynario, Mohammed Alnahari Alhashmi, Vice President for Pakistan, Emirates Airlines, talks about his experience in Pakistan, Emirates’ post-pandemic plans for the market, the unique opportunities Pakistan has to enhance tourism in coming years, as well as their latest offering – the ‘Premium Economy’.
So, hotels or AirBnBs? Since the renowned accommodation rental platform first appeared in the travel industry more than ten years ago, there has been a discussion between Airbnb and hotels. Rightfully so! These two types of lodging are very different from one another and each has advantages and disadvantages. Let’s find out about them to make our decision!
For travelers on vacation, hotel rooms are typically preferable than Airbnb stays for a number of reasons. However, the decision, ultimately, comes down to personal preference. Even while an Airbnb may be preferable for extended stays, unless there is a high-end property, the apartment rentals frequently lack and luxury conveniences that hotels offer.
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Moreover, because of the local housing crisis that are usually caused by Airbnbs, hotels are the preferred accommodation for socially conscious tourists.
The Pros and Cons of AirBnb
So, what are the advantages and the disadvantages?
Advantages of Airbnb
They are more affordable
Better for long-term stays because hotels become unsustainable
Unique accommodations that keep reminding you of home
Feels comfortable
Gives you a feel for the local neighborhood
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Disadvantages of Airbnb
All the facilities are not there
Have to do the work yourself
Mostly secluded
Privacy is not always guaranteed
Advantages of Hotels
The Grand Hyatt, PC, and more are the big names that have become established in the hotel industry. They have become this big for a reason— it’s because the luxury that hotels offer can never be matched by something else. Here are the advantages of a hotel:
Much safer
24/7 customer service, you don’t have to do anything yourself
Usually comes with more amenities, the luxury aspect is pronounced
Potential to meet fellow travelers and make friends
More convenient
Usually, in a central location, you don’t have to spend a lot on fares
Overall more luxurious atmosphere, conference rooms and salons nearby
Does not take housing options away from locals (let’s be ethical!)
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However, hotels aren’t all that ideal either. There are some problems with them too. These are what you should be careful about:
They break the bank
A lot of paperwork for everything whereas Airbnb is simply an app
They overcharge for the smallest additions or services like laundry or pressing
Nike just released a new ad in the Middle East that shows, quite literally, how children are smashing unfair expectations and opinions of the elders around them. The ad encourages young kids to bring out the athlete in them and follow their passions— is that not worth all the appraise it can get? Read and watch the ad here.
The “Sport is Never Done” campaign from Nike Middle East aims to raise awareness of the advantages of physical activity for children throughout their entire lives. The initiative is scheduled to launch across the region. Moreover, it will include a number of fun activities aimed at educating and empowering parents. Nike wants to inspire kids and assist them in realizing their full potential via play.
A 90-second short called “Rise of Kids” presents an imaginative view of sport through the eyes of children. These children are from all around the Middle East and they open the documentary “Sport is Never Done.” The movie examines how kids and sports get along and answers common parental misconceptions about exercise.
Watch It Here
What Will Be Done?
A number of fun and instructive workshops will be held too in relation to “Sport Is Never Done”. These will be as an additional fascinating campaign extension in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh. The programs, which encourage parents and children to be physically active together, will emphasize the crucial part parents play in their children’s life and sports.
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Although everyone should move, not all children have the same interests or inclinations. To combat this, an immersive shopping experience will be staged at the Nike Store at the Dubai Mall through November 1st. The experience offers suggestions on the kinds of plays that might be appropriate for each child. Each child is different and Nike wants to celebrate the differences.
The New Storybook
Nike Middle East will also release a storybook titled “5 Minutes More”. This is meant to encourage parents and children to learn about the advantages of sport together. It fuses interactive storytelling with helpful tips on how to “prepare for play”. This is done in order to continue this inspirational and educational journey.
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The complimentary book can be obtained through www.nikeneverdone.com starting on October 15, 2022. It will be offered in hardback and as a digital eBook throughout the region.
Apples are an underestimated bunch. Despite their potential to keep human beings healthy, their tendency to not be used in a variety of desserts makes them seem unwanted. However, that’s certainly not the case. They’re classics for a reason. This season, it’s time to spruce things up and try something new. With that being said, here are a few mouthwatering apple dessert ideas for you to try.
1. Maple Apple Blondies
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These Maple Apple Blondies are easy to put together and are a great dessert to just have on hand or bring to any winter gathering.
Ingredients
3/4 cup unsalted butter – divided
2 apples – peeled and chopped
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Maple Icing
2 cups icing sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter – melted
1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Begin by lining a 9×13 pan with foil extending over both of the longer edges. Spray with baking spray and set aside.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and the chopped apples. Cook for about 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender. Remove the apples and set them aside to cool.
To the same pan, add the remaining butter. Over medium heat, allow the butter to melt. Remove from the heat, then mix in the brown sugar and maple syrup. Mix until smooth.
Next, stir in the eggs and vanilla until smooth. Then, stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda. Finally, fold in the cooked apples.
Spread this batter evenly into your prepared baking pan. Bake for about 26-28 minutes or until evenly brown on the top. Let the bars cool completely. Then remove it from the pan using the foil.
Prepare the maple icing by whisking together the confectioners’ sugar, maple syrup, and butter. If needed add a splash of milk to create the desired consistency.
Spread the maple icing onto the bars. Allow the icing to set, then cut into bars.
2. Cinnamon Apple Pie
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This Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie is a unique take on a classic apple pie. Made with a cinnamon roll-inspired crust it looks as delicious as it tastes!
Ingredients
Crust
1 refrigerated pie crust
1 tablespoon unsalted butter – melted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons sugar
Pie
7 – 8 cups apples – peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Crumb topping
1 stick unsalted butter – room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon granulated – or coarse sugar
Icing
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2-3 teaspoons of milk
Instructions
Begin by preheating the oven to 400 degrees F.
Unroll your crust on a lightly floured surface. Then, brush the crust with melted butter and evenly sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Roll the crust up tightly and slice into 1/2-inch rounds.
Press these rounds, cut side down, into a clear glass 9-inch pie plate. Press until flat, covering the entire pan. Make sure there are no spaces between the rolls.
In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with the flour, sugar, and cinnamon until evenly coated. Then, pour the apples into the crust. It will mound up and almost seem to be overflowing. This is good.
Then, in a medium bowl, combine the butter, flour, and brown sugar with your fingers or a pastry blender until crumbly. Sprinkle the crumble over the heaped apples. Finally, sprinkle the whole pie with sugar.
Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly (about 50 – 60 minutes). Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a cooling rack.
To prepare the icing – In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and milk. If the mixture seems too thick, add a bit more milk. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar. Transfer the icing to a pastry bag or a plastic bag with the corner cut off. Then, pipe the icing in a swirl (to resemble a cinnamon roll) on top of the crumble.
This is one of the best upside-down cakes ever—the maple syrup infuses both the apples and the cake, making the dessert taste like a stack of apple pancakes.
Ingredients
1 cup pure maple syrup
3 Granny Smith apples—peeled, cored and cut into eighths
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter and flour in a 10-inch round cake pan. In a large saucepan, bring the maple syrup to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat until very thick and reduced to 3/4 cup, about 20 minutes. Pour the thickened syrup into the cake pan. Arrange the apples in the pan in 2 concentric circles, overlapping them slightly.
In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a glass measuring cup, whisk the eggs with the buttermilk and vanilla. In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle, beat the butter and sugar at medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the dry and wet ingredients in 3 alternating batches until the batter is smooth; scrape down the side of the bowl.
Scrape the batter over the apples and spread it in an even layer. Bake the cake for 1 hour, until golden on top and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let the cake cool on a rack for 45 minutes.
Place a plate on top of the cake and invert the cake onto the plate; tap lightly to release the cake. Remove the pan. Let the cake cool slightly, then cut into wedges and serve.
4. Apple Brownies
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These moist and gooey brownies are a perfect pick for evening treats and whenever you are in the mood to enjoy light cakes.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
3 medium apples – peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter, sugar, and egg until fluffy. Fold in the apples and walnuts. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture until just blended. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
5. Caramelised Apples
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Try these incredibly delicious caramel apples for a perfect autumn treat! The caramel coating is very gooey, so refrigerate the apples for about 15 minutes, or until the caramel has firmed up.
Ingredients
6 apples
6 wooden craft sticks
cooking spray
1 (14 ounces) package of individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Remove the stem from each apple and press a craft stick into the top. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Place caramels and milk in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave for 2 minutes, stirring once. Set aside to cool briefly.
Roll each apple quickly in caramel sauce until well coated. Place on prepared sheet to set.
Pakistan Railway service was halted on August 26 due to severe floods in the Sindh region. Recently, the authority has decided to resume passenger trains to Karachi on October 2. Meanwhile, the Karachi-Lahore operation of Pakistan Railways is likely to be restored on October 5.
According to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Railways, the department has sustained significant infrastructure damages as a result of the nation’s disastrous floods. The rebuilding of the track and the maintenance of infrastructural damage are now underway.
Pakistan Railway Increases Fares
According to a notification issued by the ministry of railways – the trains which are facing a rise in ticket pricing include Khyber Mail, Karakoram Express, and Rehman Baba Express.
The Khyber Mail’s train for route Karachi and Peshawar has increased to Rs. 11,000 for AC sleeper class, Rs. 6,200 for AC Business class and Rs. 5,700 for AC Standard Class.
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The economy class cost on the Karakoram Express for the route between Karachi and Lahore has been raised to Rs. 3,000. The Karachi Express’s AC sleeper fare has also gone up to Rs 9,000. Meanwhile, AC business tickets now cost Rs. 5,700 and AC standard costs, Rs. 4,150.
Rehman Baba Express’s AC business class fare has increased to Rs. 7,000. The AC standard fare has been hiked up to Rs. 5,000, and its economy class fare to Rs. 3,000.
Furthermore, Pakistan Business Express’s AC business class price has increased to Rs. 7,000.
Previously, the price hike was observed back in June 2022 after a massive surge in petroleum prices.
“It is due to oil prices being increased by the government,” the official said.
The PR, while keeping in view the increasing oil prices and other financial constraints, had earlier on June 14 increased the fares of all express passenger trains by 10 per cent and freight charges of all goods trains by 15pc. However, it dropped the idea of increasing fares of local passenger trains to give relief to a large number of workers/laborers, salaried class, etc travelling by these trains for doing jobs in various cities.
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A graduation ceremony for 50 women who have been trained in digital skills at Unilever Pakistan and CIRCLE Women Association’s Technology Hub was organized in Rahim Yar Khan on Monday, 3rd October 2022. This tech hub was initiated by the two organizations to promote women’s digital literacy and inclusion in the city of Rahim Yar Khan.
The organization behind the program, CIRCLE Women Association (CWA) is a tech non-profit working on imparting digital and financial literacy and startup support to women startups, including micro and small enterprises.
During the two-month long program, 50 female students aged between 18-30 received training on core digital concepts, platforms and tools such as Google Suite, Canva, and social media marketing as part of an effort to increase their employability.
Unilever Pakistan and CIRCLE’s vision behind this program is to promote financial inclusion and bridge the growing gender gap in the country by empowering young women in Rahim Yar Khan. In the next stage of the program, Unilever Pakistan and CIRCLE have pledged to train 400 more women in 2023.
Amir Paracha, Chairman & CEO, Unilever Pakistan congratulated the students on completion of the training and said, “The city of Rahim Yar Khan has so much to offer to Pakistan’s future. I am certain that the skills these young women have learned here are going to play a crucial role in their professional careers and help in accelerating gender equity and diversity in Pakistan’s workforce. We will continue to support such programs and partnerships that help future proof our talent and enable women to earn a respectable and dignified income that empowers them and supports the economy of Pakistan”.
Arif Surti, Works Director RYK, Unilever Pakistan shared, “We are proud of these young women who not only completed their digital training but have also kick started their careers through freelancing. We are proud to announce that some of these women will be working on data analytics assignments for us and we are excited for the future of this partnership with CIRCLE”.
Sadaffe Abid, CEO of CIRCLE Women Association, addressing the participants said, “The young women in Rahim Yar Khan have proven that there is nothing they cannot do if given the right opportunity. Digital literacy and digital skills offer tremendous potential to boost financial growth and it is critical for stakeholders to invest in ensuring access for women and girls. I would like to extend our gratitude to Unilever Pakistan for partnering with us on this empowering initiative. I am eagerly waiting for the next batch to start in the Rahim Yar Khan Tech Hub and meet the young, bright minds of the future who will contribute to Pakistan’s economy!”.
Chaudhary Iqbal Hafiz, President of the Business Chambers, Rahim Yar Khan applauded the candidates for their hard work and enthusiasm and ensured continued support for such initiatives.
Unilever Pakistan is the country’s largest FMCG, present in Pakistan since 1948. The company has over 30 brands spanning Home Care, Personal Care, Foods, Beverages, and Ice Cream with over 97% local production, through 4 factories and 5 co packers.
CIRCLE is committed to women’s empowerment and leadership development through advocacy, research, technology and innovative entrepreneurship labs combined with impactful leadership programs to grow women in leadership. CIRCLE provides digital skills from basic digital literacy for women at grassroots level to coding, digital marketing, entrepreneurship and more.
