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10 Things From the 90s That Millennials Are Missing Out On!

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Good times come and go.

All that’s left behind are memories.

As our life has become easier with the passage of time, there’s a lot the ‘Millennials’ are missing out on and we, the ‘centennials’, are lucky enough to enjoy them.

So let’s get all nostalgic and have a look at a few things that belong to the ‘Good Old Days’.

1. iPhone of the 90s

Nokia 6110 was the iPhone of the 90s. Owned by our parents, this weighty gadget with a huge antenna on its head was the dream phone for all kids.

2. Classic Consoles

999 in 1 games, NES, Arcade games by Atari were the tablets of the Golden Era, these consoles were the most “advanced” gadgets of that time.

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The “cool kids” used to flaunt these devices to gain popularity. Now, the bulky consoles have shrunk into handheld devices.

3. Roadside Games

Be it of any age, all boys used to gather on the street to play cricket in the evening. Marking the crease on the ground with chalk, huge rocks were the wickets, and “kisi ghar ki chatt pay gai to out” were some of the most common features of that era.

Girls from the same neighborhood played games such as ‘baraf paani’, ‘lattu’, ‘hopscotch’ and ‘pittu’ amongst others.

4. Our Own Laboratory

No light at home? No problem! You can have fun while playing with water bubbles. Blending soap with water is all you have to do but this had to be done in a very careful manner.

We can’t forget the feeling it gave us! Just like some scientists at work. One extra drop and boom! Your mixture is ruined!

5. Multi-Player Games

Unlike nowadays, the games of Generation Z were more competitive and challenging. ‘Pinball’, ‘Need for Speed 2000’ and ‘Angelina Jolie’s action feature game Lara Croft: Tomb Raider’ are things we all dearly miss.

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We were the luckiest generation who played poker without any fear of losing money. Collecting cards and trading them was very serious business.

Ludo, Snakes and Ladders, and Monopoly have ruined more friendships than any other thing.

6. TV Shows

This generation is unaware of ‘Kamolika’! They don’t know who Tulsi was! God! The horror! We had to wait for Fridays to watch our favourite dramas like Shaka Laka Boom Boom, Shararat and Karishma Ka Karishma. Don’t you feel old? Yep. We know that feeling!

 

They don’t know how much we wanted to have that “Hannah Montana life”. They can’t imagine how much we wanted to be a part of the “Wizards of Waverly Place” family.

Kids today won’t understand our hatred for Mojo Jojo, and our fear of King Ramses’ mummy from Courage the Cowardly Dog.

7. Socializing

We had no Facebook, no Snapchat, no Instagram, and no Twitter! MSN was our Facebook, huge photo albums and frames were our Instagram, and balconies were Twitter. Not only the kids, but aunties were also great Twitteratis.

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8. Food

Do you miss Dino Munchies? Super Crisps? Chocki? Spacer Toffee? Mr Bear chocolate? Polka ice cream? We surely do. Good old days!

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9. Cassettes, Walkman, and Floppies

Remember if you ever had to manually rewind cassettes? We did not need to go to the gym to get toned biceps and triceps. We had cassettes. The struggle was real!

Walkmans were the iPods of that era. Floppies were our USBs and how careful we were of not losing our data by even keeping it in our pockets as it would damage the floppy disk.

10. Kewl Email Id’s

We are all guilty of it! pwincess.mahi@hotmail.com, k3wl_ali@yahoo.com, stylish.john@hotmail.com, 2cool4u@hotmail.com, and what not! You had one too. How “kewl” we were, no?

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Do you feel nostalgic? Do you miss these things? We surely do and we really wish that this new generation gets to enjoy and cherish the things that we once did.

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How Can Public Transportation Help Traffic Congestion In Karachi?

How Can Public Transportation Help Traffic Congestion In Karachi?
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As a long-established, significant metropolis in the area, Karachi, Pakistan, has outgrown its transit system due to the city’s recent fast growth. Now that the metro region is home to an estimated 23 million people, the city’s over reliance on vehicles is catching up with it and producing uncomfortable traffic jams and air pollution.

Snap checking by law enforcers causes massive traffic jam in Karachi's downtown area - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
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Is population the root cause?

The city’s transportation and land use plans have not kept up with the city’s population growth from 450,000 in 1947 to now. Long commutes became the norm as a result of downtown financial and commercial centers and the city’s constant growth. The tremendous influx of population, initially from rural Pakistan and subsequently from India, outpaced efforts to establish new manufacturing facilities outside the city for new immigrants. As a result, residents’ commutes to the city centre for employment continued to dominate transport usage patterns.

Karachi is trying to make significant modifications to its transit system in order to enhance life for locals as a result of a historic transportation crisis that is producing congestion and pollution. The city has invested in how a state-of-the-art bus rapid transit system may help to enhance mobility and provide an alternative to ever-increasing congestion in collaboration with ITDP and the Asian Development Bank. An example of this is the green line metro which has been infamously seen bursting with people inside of it due to its long connectivity and cheap fares.

Milestone': First batch of 40 buses for Green Line project reaches Karachi - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
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Some Initiatives

A positive move in this direction is the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s proposal to begin a dedicated bus lane for the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS). The 22.4-kilometer track runs from Dawood Chowrangi in Landhi to Numaish Chowrangi in Saddar and cuts travel time in half. According to the BRTS, around 13,000 passengers will be able to utilize it every hour and approximately 200 big buses would operate at intervals of a few minutes on either side of the road’s green belt. A public-private partnership would be used to carry out the project, which will cost two billion rupees.

A “direct service” concept was also recommended to benefit travellers the most. Instead of needing transfer stations at either end to use the dedicated lanes, the system may eliminate transfers and expand its reach outside of the corridor itself by enabling buses to enter and exit the BRT route at any location. Additionally, it provides additional chances for collaboration between the city and private bus companies to enhance city transit. Planners might lessen drivers’ worries about losing customers and income by involving bus operators in plans for Karachi’s future transport system.

For now, the spike in petrol prices has already made public transport more attractive however they do not serve the purpose of providing comfort and convenience to the passengers. While public transportation is praised and is deemed the solution to all traffic clutches in the city, it is important to supervise bus and coaster drivers and have a systematic check and balance system often times they are the ones causing traffic and inconvenience for others by switching lanes, coming on the wrong side of the road or even racing with each other which basically defeats the purpose of this public transportation system.

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K&N’s Recent ‘Spelling Error’ Debate Comes To An End

K&N’s featured its new product on billboards across the country and netizens managed to find a major typographical error. K&N’s introduced tender chicken fillets which can be cooked to create steaks and other recipes altogether. The tender chicken fillets are launched under the name ‘TenderBrest’. The name, however, raised questions about a major typo i.e missing an A from the brest. The billboard which was spotted first in Karachi was shared by netizens over social media platforms calling it an unacceptable mistake.

Here’s what they had to say about the avoidable error:

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Spelling Error & K&N’s

The K&N’s spelling error debate which inevitably landed on social media turns out to be a conscious decision made by the company. Many users shared their opinion on social media regarding the error and how the company consciously decides on the names to get them registered.

Have a look at some of the responses by the public below.

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Another user shared the company details and how they tend to get all their products and their names registered. Since it is very difficult to register generic names and hence the spelling was altered deliberately. Many users also shared the moral compass that tends to raise by the moral brigade and hence the decision behind altering the name.

“Imagine the outrage if they trademarked or registered the product name as ‘Tender Breast’.” One user wrote.

“Not a mistake or anything. They did it deliberately. Local values are considered here. There are many brand stories about names being changed or altered keeping in mind the cultural values.” Another wrote.

All in all, the debate about the whole situation is settled now since we finally know the reason behind the spelling error.

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Jazz Bags 7 Awards at Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards 2023

Islamabad – 06 January 2023: Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator and a part of the VEON Group, bagged 7 awards at the Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) Awards 2023.

The company received the ‘Best Practices’ award for its visionary efforts in implementing DEI as a strategy when it comes to learning and development, communications, community integration, government relations and philanthropy initiatives. Jazz believes in cultivating trust and acceptance to promote and contribute to creating an inclusive world.
“Inclusivity has always been at the heart of all our policies and being recognised for our holistic D&I initiatives towards empowering the workplace renews our vigour as we move forward in our journey towards promoting diversity and inclusion at Jazz,” said Sanam Sheikh, Chief People Officer, Jazz.

The GDEIB are the standards for organizations around the world to help such companies determine strategies and measure progress when managing diversity and fostering inclusion. Jazz has always valued and upheld diversity and has strived to position ‘Diversity, Equity & Inclusion’  DEI as a strategic asset to excel in the market. This has helped Jazz create a better workplace which thrives on sustainability.

Jazz is also the signatory to the global Women’s Empowerment Principles, a set of principles offering guidance to businesses on how to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and community.

PUBG Mobile Version 2.4 New Updates Featuring Martial Arts With Bruce Lee, New Mode, Weapons And More

LONDON – January 06th, 2023 – Today, PUBG MOBILE is launching its new Version 2.4 Update, including the game’s first martial arts festival, Martial Showdown! Featuring master martial artist Bruce Lee. Players looking for a challenge worthy of a black belt can participate in a range of martial arts-related activities and unlock special items to celebrate. In addition, a revamped Metro Royale mode brings a new map called Misty Port. New weapons and vehicles are brought to the battlegrounds and Cycle 4 Season 10 and Royale Pass Month 19 bring a host of new cosmetics to unlock and enjoy.

In the Version 2.4 Update, PUBG MOBILE goes for the knockout by introducing Martial Showdown, a festival celebrating martial arts bringing never-before-seen items, events and spaces to explore across Erangel and Livik. Players can use the agile Dancing Lion vehicle, stored in their backpack, to transport themselves and a friend quickly through the battleground with the ability to both jump and dash. These will, however, only spawn in the new Martial Arts Arenas which are dotted around the maps – half of which are open and the other half locked until the end of a countdown. New items include a nifty Grappling Hook to get away from tough situations, and the Bow, a charge-and-release ranged weapon ideal for stealthy play which can deal damage to a wider area with Explosive Bolts as well as regular Bolts.

Players can now also set out on fierce revenge missions with the new Back For Honor feature. After being recalled from elimination by a teammate. Players can hunt down the enemy that eliminated them within the time limit. Rewards go to the revenge seeker if successful, or the target if they manage to evade elimination themselves.

Blessing Kites and Lanterns, which will drop crates when destroyed, are scattered around urban areas and above the Martial Arts Arenas. Also, the new Kung Fu Steamed Bun consumable can restore Health and Energy. Revealed earlier this week, PUBG MOBILE will be bringing Bruce Lee, the international icon, to the Version 2.4 Update in partnership with The Bruce Lee Family Company. Beginning January 10th, the Bruce Lee Kung Fu Soul Set, Melee Expert Set and Mr. Kung Fu Set will be available to provide players with different iconic looks of the martial arts master. A number of cosmetic skins for vehicles, parachutes and more are also available, as well as Bruce Lee-themed emotes.

Finally, players can participate in the Dreamrealm Apprentice event from January 10th until January 26th to gain access to exclusive rewards by following Bruce Lee through a series of challenging trials.

PUBG MOBILE’s Version 2.4 Update also brings big updates to firearms and vehicles. As of today, the new AAC Honey Badger firearm will be available in Erangel, Sanhok and Livik, with 7.62mm rounds and a high-firing rate, making it perfect for close-quarters combat.  Additionally, the FAMAS will be made available in Erangel, while the QBZ, SMG and Motorcycle Ride mechanics have been improved. Finally, 2-Seat Bikes are now available to ride around with friends from Bicycle Sheds, which are now available in Miramar and Livik as well as Erangel. Mountain Bikes will also now be accessible in Livik’s Desert.
Back in action with significant enhancements on January 9th is the revamped Metro Royale mode, with a new map, Misty Port, which comes with more supplies, transportation routes and NPC enemies and bosses for a superior PvE experience. Players can now access Draw Packs in Metro Royale’s Black Market, including the Premium Firearms Pack and Premium Armor Pack which can be purchased with Metro Cash.

Other upgrades include new Fabled equipment with 1-2 special traits, four new sellable items only available in the new map, augmented armour resistance against explosives and an inventory capacity increase. The Version 2.4 Update will also welcome Cycle 4 Season 10 on January 17th! A new set of Legendary items awaits players, alongside a new title archive system for more in-depth tracking of Season Title history, such as Season completion progress. There are also changes to the Conqueror tier of the tier system, now with 100-point mini-tiers and stars, and four new season titles (Phenom, Almighty, Medic and Summit).

Also coming on January 17th is Royale Pass Month 19: Boiling Blood, which brings new rewards, updated RP Favourites Crates, plus access to your favourite rewards from past seasons. The Server Golden Chicken, Bonus RP Points, and Group Purchase will also continue to be rolled out, as well as a slew of new RP Missions that can be completed in Metro Royale.

PUBG MOBILE’s Version 2.4 Update will be available soon! Download the game for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.

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Mansha Pasha Opens Up About Her First Marriage

Mansha Pasha is a Pakistani actress who is known for her intellectual school of thought. She has managed to play some of the most iconic roles over the years and has also made her mark in hosting. Mansha who got married to Jibran Nasir almost two years ago recently sat down for an interview.

Mansha Pasha’s Interview 

In an interview, while talking about failed marriages Mansha opened up about her first marriage. While shedding a light on her journey she discussed how marriage requires a lot of work and effort.

Take a look at the interview below.

While talking about her first marriage and divorce Mansha said,

“People go into marriage without any idea who they are marrying sometimes. The amount of external pressure when it comes to getting married is often too much and you don’t think about whether the person you are getting married to will help you establish a whole new life based on your mutual interests. You get married to spend your whole life together. Nobody gets married to leave.”

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Mansha Pasha’s First Marriage 

While talking about her first marriage Mansha shared,

“When we get married at a young age, our personalities are not fully formed and we are not receptive to the idea that our values must and should align. And when that happens the amount of pain you have to go through, it’s better to go separate ways not just for yourself but for the person you are with as well.” She added

Masha also discussed the struggles of adjustments in a new family and how one’s family must be open and welcoming to the idea of a different individual blending in between.

“Being open to new changes and lifestyle behaviors is very important once you share a bond with someone. I have brought a lot of things into my husband’s life that I thought he would never open up to. However, he still was open to the idea of discussion and reacted to things with a more positive and open approach which I think is very important in a marriage.”

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Masha also shared her stance on the partnership saying, “I believe that it is really important to have a good friendship with your partner even more than love. Because at the end of the day, that is the one thing that binds you and the way you converse with each other also plays a very important role in establishing the foundation of marriage.”

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Pakistan Still Needs Billions To Completely Recover From Floods

Pakistan has always been at risk of natural disasters. Events such as earthquakes and floods have always been common. But, the monsoon rains of 2022 brought the worst floods that affected around 33 million people. From multiple deaths, landslides, flash floods, and destruction of crops to people being homeless for months, scarcity of food and water and infectious diseases led the government to declare a state emergency.

Pakistan Still Requires Billions Of Funds

Pakistan says it needs billions to recover from the economic and life loss caused by the floods. To add to that, the UN also urges to provide financial aid for the flood relief fund. In numbers, approximately $16 billion is needed after the floods have submerged a third of the country last year, and to better resist the impact of climate change according to the United Nations.

Currently, Pakistan has received financial aid from the government of Malaysia of $200,000 and £10 million of life-saving humanitarian support from the government of the UK. Along with these, many other countries have also helped Pakistan financially.

Syed Haider Shah, the head of Pakistan’s foreign ministry’s UN section, said via video from Islamabad that his nation aimed to finance half of that sum using its own “internal resources.”

The calamities still count up to 1,739 to 2000 deaths, ₨ 3.2 trillion of damage and ₨ 3.3 trillion in economic losses. Flood relief funds provided in the future may help better the overall situation.

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Upcoming Lollywood Movies To Hit Theaters In 2023

Wondering what new movies you can watch in theatres this year? No worries! We have got you covered! Following is the list of the upcoming Pakistani movies 2023 that will soon be available across cinemas nationwide.

1. Aasmaan Bolay Ga 

Shoaib Mansoor, the director of many controversially famous films recently revealed the first looks of his upcoming movie starring Emmad Irfani and Maya Ali and it has already sent a wave of excitement amongst audiences. Not many spoilers have been given by the team but Shoaib Mansoor, himself, teased the fans by hinting that all his films might be interlinked.

2. Money Back Guarantee

Written, directed, produced by Faisal Qureshi, the film features many of the industry’s biggest names like Fawad Khan, Jawed Sheikh, Ayesha Omar and more. It also includes rarer names like Wasim Akram and Shafaat Ali. With not many spoilers, the witty and action filled trailer shows different vengeful characters with money being the main topic and a dialogue “Asal taaqat tou daulat hi hai”. A blockbuster hit is definitely on its way.

3. Sanak 

A Pakistani thriller that is still in the making but is rumored to be released in 2023. Director Hassan Fareed has chosen Shyraa Roy as his lead heroine breaking all types of stigmas around trans women. Like the name tells, the film revolves around the “sanak” in the film industry that many actors/actresses go through after reaching a certain level of fame. Without revealing too much, all that can be said is that this project will surely be a hit.

4. Allahyar and the 100 Flowers of God 

Like infamous Pakistani animated movie hits like “Teen Bahadur” and “Donkey Raja” another animated movie hit is on the way that is guaranteed to be the new favorite of the younger audiences. The story revolves around deforestation and climate change. For audiences who do not know, this will be the sequel of “Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor” and is set to launch in 2023.

5. Heera

Next in the list of upcoming animated movies, we have Heera hitting theatres this year too. The film shows a crow’s adventures when it breaks laws and gets stuck in between feuding powers of the bird kingdom. The movie is a metaphorical reference to real-life situations portrayed in a light and humorous way which makes it suitable for audiences of all ages.

6. Dhai Chaal 

Up next is Dhai Chaal” which is directed by Taimoor Sherazi and produced by Irfan Ashraf. The film brings light to “Balochistan and the struggles faced by its local population to keep peace and harmony”, says the team of the movie. Starring Shamoon Abbasi and Ayesha Omar, this project is definitely going to be a fan favorite because of the issues it highlights.

7. Daadal 

Daadal is an upcoming movie directed by Abu Aleeha featuring Mohsin Abbas Haider and Sonya Hussyn. According to the leading actress, this is a gangster crime thriller and on her Instagram, she writes “I am not a mere resistance to fear, I am the courage life has ever imagined, I am Haya Baloch,” which tells us that the film showcases life story of Haya Baloch the Pakistani female boxer. The film is set to launch on Eid ul Fitr.

Barely anything is known about all of these upcoming Lollywood films currently, however, with release dates soon to be announced, they are sure to bring a good time to the audiences. To help you decide we have listed all films from action-packed thrillers to moving and touching dramas, there’s something for everyone in this list.

So whether you’re looking for a fun movie night with your friends or an insightful and emotional watch, these Pakistani movies are sure to tick all the boxes.

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Half Of Earth’s Glacier To Melt In The Next 100 Years

As the Earth gets warmer day by day due to increasing global warming, the glaciers are melting at a much faster rate than expected. According to a new scientific study by Journal Science on Thursday, half of the planet’s glaciers will completely melt by the year 2100. However, timely precautions taken can help solve this problem.

Himalayan Glaciers Are On Their Way To Disappearance 

The Earth currently has 215,000 glaciers. Unfortunately, half of them might disappear by 2100 and humans may not be ready enough to face the consequences. Continuously rising temperatures are melting glaciers and other frozen water across the Hindu Kush Himalayas which includes the mountain ranges of the Pamirs, the Tien Shan, and the Tibetan Plateau.

What The Consequences May Be 

Rapid glacier loss will only result in threatening problems like sea levels rising, shrinking water supplies for a big chunk of the world’s population, risk from flood events, and extinction of natural habitat. On the bright side, slowing down the rate at which the glaciers are melting can lead to prevention.

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What’s happening with Influencers in Pakistan? Walee’s Influencer Industry Insights Report breaks it down

2022 was the year in which influencer marketing transformed from a nascent industry to a booming one. The rise of the influencers and the trust several brands invested in them harnessed social media power unlike ever before in Pakistan and Walee is ensuring that this revolution is here to stay.

What is Walee?

It is a platform that has become the leading influencer marketing and social commerce ecosystem in Pakistan. Launched in 2019, the platform has now become a go-to name for the major global and national brands who seek to enhance their social identity. Walee takes pride in assisting, managing and curating over 10,000+ collaborations to date with a 150,000+ influencer community.

Pakistan’s First Industry Influencer Insights Report Which Analyzes Over 7 Million Data Points!

This report is the product of Walee’s AI-powered social listening and insights tools which analyzed millions of data points over the 2021-2022 for 1000+ campaigns & influencers on Instagram. 

It identifies the top 10 performers of various categories, brands, industries and campaigns to provide access to insights from the growing creator economy unlike ever before. This is a much-needed step towards formalizing the influencer industry and even empowering the listed influencers to use statistics for marketing or pitching to various advertisers themselves. This new development courtesy of Walee will add structure to the influencer business.

The Industry With The Most Influencer Campaigns

One of the most interesting segments in the report is identifying the industry with the most influencer campaigns as that can give influencers and marketing experts guidance on where their expertise is most needed.

This isn’t surprising considering the majority of influencers, females especially have risen to prominence through lifestyle and fashion. 

Fariha Asghar, who goes by the username of @farihaasghar. Fariha’s share of the campaigns was the highest at 12.1%. Mehwish Alam, Chief Business Officer at bSecure noted:

“The power of female influencers is not just about the number of followers they have, it is about the authenticity, engagement and connection they establish with their audience. They seek and trust other women’s opinions more. Since they share more stories on social media, they tend to instill more emotional value to a product or message. They connect with their audience, something far more useful than plain old ads. Brands leverage this storytelling experience, which is a two-way communication process compared to traditional ads.

Here are the other female influencers who made it to the top ten. 

These data points and their results are also more fascinating because they can pave the way for influencers to get business based on merit. In the influencer industry, there are several niche names that become prominent only in particular social circles. However, with the help of reports like these, those who stand at the top by genuine standards get to become more prominent. 

The Brand With the Highest Campaign Engagement Rate

Another incredible insight that comes through from Walee’s report is The Brand With the Highest Campaign Engagement Rate, drum-roll: SAPPHIRE! In this particular category, Walee analyzes the brand’s average engagement range across the content of all their major campaigns. This category was dominated by a fashion brand and a beauty brand. Sapphire is a leading apparel brand that won this category with an engagement rate of 52.6% while the second close contender was ST London with 47.4% engagement. This was followed by Head & Shoulders at 37.5%, and super closely standing at fourth is L’Oreal Paris at 37.1%.

Sapphire’s place at the top is justified: over the years it has evolved as a family brand unlike any other which can explain the high rates of engagement. Men, women of all ages and the youth all find a point to engage with what the brand has to offer.

Below are the others who made space for themselves with a high engagement in the year. Interestingly, six out of the ten brands stand in the Lifestyle, Fashion & Beauty category – what’s up Pakistan?

All in all, while Walee’s report is comprehensive covering every tiny aspect across the industry, be it engagement rate or the most popular campaigns, these were the most interesting categories whose findings can resonate with a large crowd.

Walee Influencer Industry Insights Report 2021-2022 is publicly available and you can download it from here. How do you think this report can change the influencer industry?

Let us know in the comments below.

Shan’s First TVC Of 2023 Is Winning Hearts & Yours Is Next

When it comes to TVC and digital advertising, Shan Foods has always been a pioneer in making a mark. While Shan has managed to dominate the food industry its take on societal roles and its relationship to food has always been pivotal. Shan has managed to roll out some of the most iconic TVCs over the decades. Needless to say, each commercial always tends to leave an impact on its viewers. This time, Shan has managed to do the same and has started a conversation that only seems arbitrary given the times we live in.

Shan’s Latest TVC 

As 2023 started, Shan released another TVC which started a much-needed conversation about breaking stereotypes. The commercial was launched after a series of small clips were shared on Shan’s platform with the hashtag #khushiyanBananeWali. The campaign talks about the role of our mothers and housewives who work day and night to make their homes what they are. From cooking food to setting tables and celebrating events, all they worry about is house chores without getting the proper time to take part in the celebrations wholeheartedly.

This campaign has managed to shed a light on the roles of housewives and mothers from a perspective probably never seen before. Needless to say that the TVC will make you emotional and teary-eyed. So without further ado take a look at it below.

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Housewives Are Workers Too?

The old notion that housewives have no job is decades old. Meanwhile, patriarchal norms have made it more difficult to shed a light on the problem. However, it is only the beginning and the discussion still has a long way to go. Housewives who are stay-at-home mothers manage to work day and night without any time off. Something as timid as it sounds it is mind-Boggling once we realize that chores are no less than a job and housewives are not worth anything less than those who work in the offices.

With this campaign, Shan is raising its voice to help people understand what mothers and housewives go through daily. While it is something that has been neglected and avoided, now is the time to put a different spin on the same perspective and Shan has done it amazingly.

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Sony & Honda Unveil A New Prototype “Afeela” EV At CES 2023

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In an effort to compete in the market for next-generation automobiles, Sony, a Japanese company, showed a prototype of the new “Afeela” electric cars it will construct with Honda on Wednesday. Sony said it would make use of its massive entertainment material.

Sony Honda Mobility officially unveils its Afeela EV concept at CES 2023 | Engadget
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Where was it first seen?

The Afeela, which has rounded sides and a sleek black roof, was first shown off by Sony at the CES 2023 technology trade event in Las Vegas. The vehicle will make use of Qualcomm Inc.’s “Snapdragon” digital chassis and other hardware components.

Why an EV

The prototype, which was unveiled at the CES 2023 technology trade show in Las Vegas, is Sony’s attempt to establish a claim in the rapidly expanding market for electric vehicles as it seeks to leverage both its long-standing expertise in sensors and its content for entertainment inside the cars.

Sony’s eagerly anticipated entry into the electric vehicle market, which it announced in March in a partnership with Honda, demonstrates how automakers are putting more emphasis on the cockpit experience in cars, which offers the potential to sell content via subscription services cars, especially as autonomous driving capabilities advance.

According to Yashuhide Mizuno, the CEO of Sony Honda Mobility, regular software upgrades and high-performance processing are necessary to realize intelligent mobility. We will collaborate closely with Qualcomm to achieve that.

Sony-Honada JV may unveil first EV in January 2023
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The Snapdragon Ride Flex SoC, a new CPU from Qualcomm unveiled on Wednesday, manages both cockpit and assisted driving features, including entertainment. According to a Qualcomm official, combining those operations that were previously handled by separate processors can help lower expenses.

The details we know

Sony is attempting to make use of its historical advantages in sensors. According to Mizuno, the Afeela will include more than 40 sensors. The “Unreal Engine” 3-D development technology from Epic Games, the company behind the “Fortnite” video game franchise, will be used to create the automobile.

Honda may be able to accelerate its gradual transition to electric vehicles thanks to its partnership with Sony. With its Acura brand, it has battled over the years to gain ground in the premium automobile market. The venture has stated that the new EV will be expensive.

By the beginning of 2026, North America will receive its first electric automobiles thanks to a partnership between Sony Group Corp. and Honda Motor Co.

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PSL 8 2023: Teams, Venue, & Where To Watch It

Everyone is currently examining the PSL 8 Schedule 2023 since the PCB will be announcing it soon. Pakistan also started its own Cricket League, known as the Pakistan Super League. They established this league in 2016. Since then, the league has been held annually to amuse and delight the public. The Pakistan Cricket Board also invites and compensates foreign players handsomely for their participation in the league’s various teams.

Player Categories

PCB announces PSL 2023 Draft date
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After PSL 2023 draft was successfully concluded, the Pakistan Cricket Board has now set the date for the 2023 PSL season. The PSL will be in its seventh season. On October 31, 2023, in Lahore, is when the Draft for this Season is anticipated to take place. Every franchise has the option of getting their one player back or getting any other two players from the appropriate category.

Platinum
Diamond
Gold
Silver
Emerging

Most international players that are interested in playing in the PSL would fall under the Platinum group. Rashid Khan from Afghanistan, David Willey, James Vince, Jason Roy*, Liam Livingstone, Tymal Mills from England, Colin Munro from New Zealand, and a few additional players who have not yet been announced might be a part of it.

PSL Teams

The competition was first contested with five teams. While Multan Sultan’s sixth squad was introduced in 2017, the PSL 8 schedule for 2023 currently features six teams. The teams are all from a handful key Pakistani cities. In 2016, Islamabad United won the title of First League Champion. The most recent league, however, was played in 2023, with Lahore Qalandars becoming victorious. Six clubs make up the League. Below is a list of the teams:

Multan Sultans
Lahore Qalandar
Karachi Kings
Islamabad United
Quetta Gladiators
Peshawar Zalmi

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PSL schedule

The Pakistan Super League’s opening ceremony and first game of the eighth season will both take place on February 13 in Multan, the source said. The first matches will be held simultaneously in Multan and Karachi.

The Pakistan Super League’s ninth season will begin on February 26 with games being divided between Karachi and Lahore. Throughout the month of March, Rawalpindi will fulfil its responsibility to host PSL 8 games.

Multan will have the privilege of hosting the PSL opening ceremony for the first time this year. The Pakistan Super League’s opening ceremony used to only take place in Karachi.

Where to watch PSL

Pakistani viewers may also access it exclusively online via the BSports Official Youtube Channel. Geo Super, PTV Sports, Jazz TV, Tapmad, and MJunoon TV will all have live coverage of the PSL.

India is the birthplace of cricket, and much as in Pakistan, there are many cricket lovers in India who adore watching the LIVE action. The 7th PSL edition will be televised live on the SonyLiv internet platform in India. PSL may also be shown on Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD. However, SonyLiv subscriptions are required for mobile users.

Hum Masala is the PSL’s official broadcaster for Canadian citizens. Hum Masala is where Canadian cricket lovers can watch the PSL. Willow TV is the greatest option if you tend to be an internet guy.

BeIN Sports Australia is the owner of the official broadcasting rights in Australia. Live broadcasts of beIN Sports events will be available in Australia and other Asian nations.

Phone Industry Faces Risk Of Collapse – Jobs Under Threat

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Industry participants claim that given that mobile phone assemblers are unable to open the necessary number of letters of credit (LCs) to satisfy their raw material demands, the current scenario is substantially different from that of early last year.

Completely knocked down (CKD) parts for the assembly of mobile phones were allowed to be imported under a quota of $80 million for domestic assemblers. In this case, the shutdown of the manufacturing lines might result in the layoff of up to 40,000 workers in the sector.

Layoffs, phone shortage in Pakistan as mobile manufacturing industry shuts down plants | Arab News PK
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The decline in production

Syed Aminul Haque, the federal minister for IT and telecommunication, said in a statement that 19.7 million mobile phones and smart gadgets worth Rs9.7 billion were created in Pakistan in 2022 using assembly lines. According to Tecno Pack CEO Aamir Allawala, domestic demand for mobile phones is predicted at 36 million annually or an average of 3 million each month, including 1.4 million smartphones.

He noted that the data was gathered in April and May of 2022, before the market experienced the later disruption brought on by the lack of foreign exchange. In January 2022, there were 2,750 workers working for the company, but “just 1,000 are left since we can only maintain the situation for a few more days,” the CEO said.

The impact on the job market

He questioned how long we could keep hiring these individuals without conducting business. He believed that foreign direct investment may help Pakistan close its trade imbalance (FDI). With Chinese businesses and investors that are willing to put money into the nation, we may create joint ventures.

For that, the nation must address the severe political unpredictability and attract international investment by fostering a climate that is conducive. Foreign investors are discouraged by policy changes brought on by a political shift and prefer to wait it out until everything is settled, according to Allawala. Pakistan, which has a population of over 220 million, is large enough to draw investors from all over the world. In the past ten years, we have overcome two significant obstacles—law and order and the energy shortage—and we can do it again.

Policies that should be used

Allawala emphasized that Pakistan could increase FDI if political tensions were reduced and policies were well-coordinated. To protect the legal rights of foreign investors, we should also provide them with a distinctly legal framework.

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In addition, he urged that, like other nations in the globe, a separate taxing structure be in place to deal with international investors.

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Here’s Why Everyone Is Watching The New Netflix Series ‘Kaleidoscope’

A new Netflix series ‘Kaleidoscope’ has caused a ruckus among the bunch and it is the most mind-blowing thing you’ll ever see. Kaleidoscope is a heist series that offers viewers a new perspective and angle never seen before. The limited series follows the story of a crew that attempts a heist worth $7 billion. With eight episodes named after different colors, the series follows no chronological order making the series even more adventurous.

Kaleidoscope Chronological Order

There is one chronological order offered by Netflix and then there are those that viewers have mentioned depending on how the series of events turn out. The first seven episodes can be played out in random order. This can make up to 5,040 possible combinations making a more unique and personalized experience.

Netflix’s chronological order airs the series starting with yellow and ending with white. Meanwhile, other orders have been decided depending on the level of suspense and more. However, the streaming giant that the ‘White’ episode must always be at the last.

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But if there is one thing we know it’s the thrill of experimentation and many have created a list in an order that seems the best for them. If the story and plot have got you confused, here are some possible combinations which you can check out.

Suspense Order

This order is most possibly the one that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This order will keep you guessing for the longest time and revelations can be most surprising only of course, if you are watching for the first time.

  1. Red
  2. Yellow
  3. Pink
  4. Green
  5. Orange
  6. Violet
  7. Blue
  8. White

The Aftermath Order

This possible order will start the story from the aftermath of the heist and will give you insight into what went wrong. This order also deep dives into the lives of the characters and how they met. The series of secrets unfold before the heist takes place giving you information about everything in between.

Kaleidoscope
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  1. Red
  2. Yellow
  3. Violet
  4. Orange
  5. Green
  6. Pink
  7. Blue
  8. White

The Best One 

While the best order can be different for different people it still is a decent enough way to start the series. This order tells the story of the heist crew and how they gathered to set up the big plan after getting tired of their odd jobs.

  1. Yellow
  2. Violet
  3. Orange
  4. Green
  5. Blue
  6. White
  7. Red
  8. Pink

However, if you choose to watch the series, be sure to note the series of events that unfolds in each episode. That way you can even make up the best possible combination of your own. Rest assured even if you are not interested in the chronological order following the one on Netflix will be interesting enough to keep you hooked to the story.

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Have you watched it yet? Let us know which chronological order have you watched it in.

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Pak vs NZ: Ticket Prices Announced For ODI Series

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On Thursday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released the rates for the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand beginning on January 9.

Ticket Information:

Tickets for the three Pakistan vs. New Zealand One-Day Internationals at the National Bank Cricket Arena are now on sale online at www.pcb.bookme.pk, according to PCB.

Easypaisa, Jazz Cash, credit or debit cards, bank transfers, and other payment options are available to fans for ticket purchases.

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General enclosures:

PKR 250 (Nasim-ul-Ghani, Iqbal Qasim, Mohammad Brothers, Intikhab Alam and Wasim Bari).

Asif Iqbal, Waqar Hasan, and Majid Khan pay PKR500 for first-class, and PKR750 for premium (Imran Khan, Quaid, Wasim Akram and Zaheer Abbas).

VIP:

PKR 1500 (Hanif Mohammad, Javed Miandad and Fazal Mahmood).

Asghar Ali Shah Stadium is where e-ticket sales are being conducted.

From January 4 to 8, the Asghar Ali Shah Stadium in Nazimabad, RJ Mall (home of the Pakistan Physical Disability Cricket Association), and Sector-35-F Korangi number four will serve as e-ticket offices.

On the days of the matches, the tickets will also be available at the China Ground and Gareeb Nawaz parking lots, according to the PCB.

Important Information:

  • Please provide your current ID card or B-Form number when purchasing tickets online and display it to the Bookme staff upon entering the stadium. Fans can use their smartphones to scan the barcode on their digital or PDF tickets before entering.
  • Entry into the venue on a match day will only be permitted with an ID card or B-Form used to purchase the ticket; E tickets are not permitted.
  • It is against the law to carry any weapons inside the stadium, including real or toy guns, explosives, firecrackers, cigarettes, matches, lighters, and knives.
  • No food, beverages, or glass or plastic bottles are permitted.
  • In the stadium, only the flags of Pakistan and New Zealand are permitted.

The terms and conditions set forth by the organisers, which are available at www.bookme.pk, apply to the issuance of tickets at particular venues.

Every individual, including children 4 years and above, must have their own original ID Card/B-Form & ticket to enter the stadium and while sitting inside the enclosure during the match.

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Did Mohib Mirza Just Confess His Love For Sanam Saeed?

Update 5th January, 2023: In Munib Nawaz’s podcast, seems like Mohib Mirza gave is clear hints of his relationship with Sanam Saeed.

Mohib said, “Sanam means “Beloved” and Mohib means “The Lover” and I don’t want to say anything more than that”, when discussing Sanam and finding love a second time. He also said that he believes, falling in love again is a difficult scenario; everyone has their own experiences with it. Sanam’s literal meaning is a person to be loved, while Mohib’s literal meaning is the one who loves. No one is born sane, but we all learn from our experiences.No one is born sane, but we can learn from our experiences.

Here’s the video:



Sanam Saeed and Mohib Mirza have been working as co-stars for decades. Likewise, the rumors about them being engaged or married are decades old. However, in a recent turn of events it has become highly likely that the rumors are not just rumors and Sanam Saeed might have given us the actual receipts of her relationship.

Are Sanam & Mohib Engaged?

The ‘Ishrat – Made In China’ co-stars have been spotted together multiple times in a reel shared by the actress on her social media. Looking back at 2022, Sanam created highlights from the past year calling it an adventure full of patience and love. The reel shows multiple pictures of the duo together strolling through the streets of countries all over the world. While one might think of those as casual meet-ups, the highlight reel shows otherwise.

Sanam also shared pictures of her hands wearing rings which give us another hint into why the rumors could be true. Despite, all the rumors that have been doing rounds on social media, the pair has managed to stay quiet and kept their love life private from social media.

Take a look at Sanam’s post below. 

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It seems like the speculations of the couple being together for some time now are now coming to an end. However, it is still a matter of time since the news can only be confirmed once the duo announces it themselves.

Previously, Mohib Mirza was married to Aamina Sheikh. The former couple got married back in 2005 and parted ways in 2019. They both have a daughter who now stays with Aamina. Aamina Sheikh on the hand also got married and welcomed her second daughter last year.

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Music, Fashion, Dance – Velo Sound Station Brings It All Together

As we step into another exciting year, it looks like VELO sound station got POP fans covered this festive season with a surprise addition to its already hit music list. Previously entertaining us with hits like Kadi te hans, Gagar, Boom Boom and Baby Baby, VELO Sound Station has once again created a bang in the music space. Asim Azhar motivating us with the chorus – ho ja meri, ho ja meri, was the ultimate push we need to make it happen in 2023.

Aside from the preppy music track, Velo Sound Station comes out in front when it comes to style & freshness. Having a signature audio-visual experience that fans have come to love, the fresh music & epic stage design for this number add to the overall entertainment! Asim Azhar shakes it up with a reveling stage performance & introduces some killer dance moves – bound to get you up & dancing!


Asim Azhar’s performance, coupled with the beat of the song is already creating waves in the music fraternity with fans gushing at this unique & theatrical act. Like Season 1, Bilal Maqsood’s masterful creativity with this peppy new composition made everyone including Aima Baig groove to the beat – in an impromptu appearance, Aima jumps into the set with Asim & dances to the tune in a never seen before the performance! Worth watching & listening to over & over again.

Let us know how you feel about the new Song drop by VELO Sound Station.

Zameen.com Inaugurates ‘Highland Villas’ In DHA Multan

The biggest real estate company in Pakistan conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Highland Villas project, a collaboration between Highland Developers and Zameen.com, at DHA Multan. Brig. Shoeb Anwar Kayani, project director for DHA Multan, attended the ceremony as the main guest. In contrast to Highland Developers, which was represented by Brigadier Rizwan Ullah Saeed, Major Lutafullah Saeed, Syed Zahid, and Syed Raza Hassan, Zameen.com was represented by Multan Rana Farukh Nadeem, Associate Director of Sales for Zameen.com.

Speaking at the event, Brig. Muhammad Shoeb Anwar Kiyani, Project Director of DHA Multan, claimed that DHA has established new norms for the real estate sector that have since been embraced by practically all housing societies in the nation. He continued by saying that DHA Multan will help not only this city but also the entire South Punjab real estate industry.

Rana Farukh Nadeem, associate director of sales for Zameen.com in Multan, stated that the city has tremendous real estate potential and that we are determined to bring more creative and successful projects to it in the future.

According to Syed Raza Hasan of Highland Developers, we are working with Zameen.com to offer villas in the most desirable area in the City of Saints at a fair price. He added that citizens of South Punjab and neighbouring places are drawn to DHA Multan because of its enviable location.

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Google Pixel 7 Pro Camera Tips You Need To Learn

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One of our favorite Android devices produced in 2022 is the Google Pixel 7 Pro, which is a powerful device. It has the ideal balance of software sophistication, performance, and battery life in a lovely and distinctive physical factor. The camera on the Pixel 7 Pro should not be overlooked. Three additional cameras were added over the Google Pixel 6 Pro’s predecessor: a new ultra-wide, a new selfie, and a slightly better ultra-wide zoom. On paper, everything seems fantastic, but in order to get the most of the arrangement, you need to know what to do. Here, we’ll go through all we know about it.

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1. Focus on the details with the Pixel 7 Pro’s Macro Focus

The Google Pixel 7 Pro’s Macro Focus mode is one of the capabilities made possible by the new ultra wide camera. The Google Camera automatically shifts to the ultra wide camera when you are sufficiently close to an object or topic. It enables you to take stunning pictures of the minute details you might be interested in because it can provide excellent photographs at a much closer distance than the primary lens. If you enjoy photographing flowers, water drops, snowflakes, insects, and other objects, this is really fantastic.

2.  Use 2x zoom for incredible portrait shots

The 50MP camera automatically merges four pixels into one while capturing photos at 1x, resulting in a 12.5MP image with more detail and light than it would typically obtain. You are using a portion of the sensor that gives around 12.5MP at the 2x zoom setting. Thus, without any additional effort on your part, Google can still provide you with a full-resolution image at a 2x zoom. Simply squeeze or press the 2x zoom shortcut located above the shutter button to zoom in.

3.  Fix your blurry shots with Photo Unblur

A new function called Photo Unblur was unveiled with the Google Pixel 7 Pro and its smaller brother. You may use it to automatically edit photographs that are just a little bit fuzzy so that they look to have been crisp from the start. You can obtain decent results if the image isn’t completely out of focus, especially if you just see your photos on a smartphone screen. The nice thing is that previous photos you uploaded to your Google Photos library may still be used with this function. This is how to accomplish it:

4.  Get up close on the Google Pixel 7 Pro with Super Res Zoom

Not just at 2x and 5x zoom, the Google Pixel 7 Pro camera excels. Google automatically combines the information from your telephoto and primary cameras when you zoom in up to 5 times, utilizing the best features of both sensors to provide a more accurate and less pixelated image. This technology operates in the background as you photograph. As the cameras swap or combine pictures, there is no irritating flickering or stuttering to be seen. Instead, all you have to look at is a fantastic outcome.

5.  Astrophotography session

When you’re far from civilization, the Google Pixel 7 Pro is the ideal partner for a cloud-free night out. The Pixel 7 Pro advances computational picture processing from previous Google Pixel phones’ outstanding night photography capabilities.

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Make sure you’re far enough away from artificial light sources before you begin astrophotography and either mounting your phone on a tripod or firmly support it up so that it doesn’t move. You are immediately recommended to select astrophotography mode by Google. The camera creates a long exposure photo when you use it, which takes a while to be recorded. Without using fancy camera equipment or tinkering with settings, the outcome is magnificent and lets you plainly see the stars.

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