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How To Choose The Best Advertising Agency For Your Brand

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It is essential to find the best advertising agency that is compatible with you. Because it is together that you can reach your audience. Your advertising agency needs to know you and be on the same page with you to better able to represent you in front of your target audience. So if you are looking for the best advertising agency, here are some pointers on how to do that.

1. Your advertising budget

When you hit larger agencies, they require more money than smaller agencies, mostly because they offer more services than smaller ones don’t or can’t. If you have a limited budget, going for a larger and more famous agency might be the wrong game plan as you’ll have to drop the expensive services they offer. So why not hire a smaller agency and make a detailed advertising plan for yourself.

Integrated agency?

When looking for advertising agencies, there is one piece of advice we would like to offer. Rather than an advertising agency, look for an integrated agency. That will become your one-stop-shop because they provide holistic services.

Instead of just making the ad or the promotional material for you, they will also promote it across various channels. Moreover, you don’t have to explain to your company repeatedly because you don’t have to look for a different agency for each marketing facet.

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3. Do you want someone local

Nowadays, in this too modern era where communication is made easy for people sitting on two different continents, the distance is not a problem. So think. Do you want a marketing agency closest to you and handle your business in person, or can you compromise space over the quality of work you want? If you’re a new agency that just started, thinking about these should be a priority.

The size of the agency

Some companies forget this, but it is essential. If you’re just starting and have a small-scale company, you’ll do better with a smaller advertising agency. This is because they will provide their full attention and assign their most talented workers to you.

Whereas if you hire a larger one, it’s more likely to assign their top-notch workers to their more paying clients. And as a new company, they will assume you don’t need the extra services the larger marketing agency provides. If you’re a larger company, then obviously going with a larger marketing agency will be the better option as the additional services will benefit you.

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Of course, these are just some of those points that you will be looking at to make a decision. And when you start looking at all the factors, there will be other facets disclosed to you. You will get into their depth as well. And then when you are satisfied, you will make the decision. But the points mentioned above can use them as your starter if you are at a loss when analyzing the agencies.

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What’s Causing iPhone 13 Displays To Turn Pink?

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iPhone 13 may be all glitters but we learnt long ago all that glitters isn’t gold. As cliche as it may be, it holds true for Apple’s latest release that made the world of smartphone enthusiasts go round. The iPhone is surely a treat for everyone who’d like to consume top-notch technology, it is definitely starting to make some people regret it. Here’s what’s going on:

There’s A Bug

Reports suggest that a software issue is a reason behind iPhones looking rather funky. This software bug is making many iPhone 13’s displays turn pink entirely and then crash. This issue has come to light after several reports have been generated on Apple’s discussion forums and Reddit. 

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People also believe that this issue is only applying to the Apple iPhone 13s only. Only 13 users (pro and other models, both) have expressed this complaint while others are not facing the issue.

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What Are The Complaints Like?

This one user said that their GPS was showing to be inaccurate and therefore, the screen of the phone turned neon pink and it froze. Another iPhone 13 user said that their battery was sinking too much and their phone was freezing repeatedly. It also showed the same neon pink screen. 

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How To Solve The Issue?

Many users have shared that they had their phones replaced. Those who had this done we just want to ask: what do you do for a living? Jokes aside, it’s a solution that will help long-term. Others said that they were turned down by Apple because the people couldn’t find any “hardware issue”. 

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Another interesting finding is that this issue is most common in China! Apple’s help team went on Weibo and advised its iPhone 13 users to do a backup. They also suggested that an update to the latest version of iOS to be done immediately. So far, besides this, Apple has released no official news about the pink screen or any fix!

Latest Apple News

Besides this bad news, there is also a good one in store for iPhone 13 users. Apple has currently initiated a photography challenge for all its iPhone 13 users. The challenge is macro photography based and it can make your photography super popular! 

Read more: Calling All iPhone 13 Users: Apple Announces #ShotOniPhone Challenge

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How To File Tax Returns In Pakistan – A Guide For Freelancers

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From time to time you must have heard someone say, “But oh, we do not even make enough to pay taxes, then why should we file a return?” It is not about whether we qualify to pay taxes or not, if we live in a country, we need to accommodate the government by providing them the trail of our income and expenses so that they are better capable of assisting us. Here is where our responsibility comes in. We need to assist by filing our tax returns regularly.

To pay or not to pay?

It is only after we do our work and the government does not take better care of us that we can start blaming them. Once we file our tax returns and then we find the broken roads, the increase in robberies, and the withering city, we are in a position to complain. But if we are not doing our end of the work, do we qualify to whine?

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In that regard, let’s look at the process of filing for taxes because the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) does actively tries to make it easier. Recently, they have made the entire process online; one that you can do yourself and for free.

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How to file tax returns?

The process starts with directing to the FBR website. Amongst multiple options, choose the portal, IRIS. Next up, you have to choose your location; within Pakistan or outside. Register on the portal, first. To log in, you will use your CNIC as user ID and password that was emailed to you by FBR.

Declaration

Go to Declaration, choose the salaried return option. It will open a window where you type the year the return is for and choose the provided option.

Enter your annual salary details. Hit calculate.

Enter other revenues like bank profit.

Do enter any taxes that your company deducts from your salary in the Adjustable Taxes tab. Hit calculate!

Wealth statement

You mention the personal expenses that include rent and utilities.

Add personal assets like property and their values.

You will have to justify the difference between revenue and expenses.

How to file tax returns for freelancers

In the tab of Declaration, select ‘normal return’.

The method is the same from choosing the tax year to adding your salary.

For freelancers, choose the ‘business’ tab. Wholesalers and Retailers can choose the manufacturing and trading section. For other category freelancers, they can choose ‘other revenue’ section to add their revenue detail.

Next, go to the ‘management administrative expenses’ tab. There, you can add rent and salaries, and other expenses.

The tax now calculated will show the difference as taxable income.

Do not forget to reconcile the amount with the wealth statement.

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Read More: FBR Announces Punishments For Filers Missing Deadline

This concludes your work as a dutiful citizen.

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Chughtai Lab Fined By Sindh Govt For Issuing Wrong Test Results

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Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Chughtai Lab is under the radar for giving incorrect covid test results to patients. In today’s news, the Sindh commissioner has charged Chughtai Lab with a fine of PKR 100,000.

Chughtai Lab’s Fraudulent Activity

Chughtai Lab has built quite a reputation for itself given that the coronavirus test results obtained from them were never reliable, to begin with. Meanwhile, the complaints are only increasing by the day and it seems like the government has finally taken notice.

In a recent hearing on Wednesday, the health commissioner has charged Chughtai Lab for a fine of PKR 100,000. The announcement was made after a recent court hearing where the complaint was filed against the laboratory.

The issue was raised after a patient got his covid test done from the laboratory. Despite having no symptoms, he got a positive result. Upon further consideration, he got tested again which turned out to be negative.

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The resident was due to travel and got tested for Covid from the Chughtai Lab and the Aga Khan laboratory on March 31, 2021, before travelling abroad. The petitioner claimed that the performance of private laboratories in Sindh has immensely deteriorated. He further demanded an audit to be conducted of their services.

It was so revealed at the hearing that the lab is massively short-staffed and has been quite inefficient in its work.

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Is The Rise In Cases Justifiable?

Many people are now stepping forward and sharing their experiences with the lab. The number of complaints is on the rise and many have reported not just the delivery of wrong results but how they have been compromising with both the results and the public.

With the fifth wave of coronavirus and rising positivity rations in different cities, the credibility of the tests has raised a question mark. Such activities can result in a huge spike in the negative and positive cases of coronavirus. This has put a big question mark on the credibility of the reported patients. Meanwhile, this also takes us one step away from the covid free world.

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Nirmala Maghani Sends Xulfi A Legal Notice Worth PKR 100 Million

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The Coke Studio’s latest release ‘Tu Jhoom’ is making public jhoom over the melodic voices of Abida Parveen and Naseebo Lal. However, the case is not the same with co-producer Xulfi. As he has been sent a notice of 100 million PKR by Nirmala Maghani over plagiarism claims.

The Notice 

The notice about the copyright claims of the Tu Jhoom audio states the following.

“My client (Nirmala Maghani) on June 14, 2021, sent her compositions including the composition of Tu Mera Ranjha to you on your mobile. The audio was shared through WhatsApp messenger which all were in the form of voice notes,” the notice reads.

“That as per the copyright laws you don’t have the right to telecast/broadcast or upload on YouTube the said song. Unless you have obtained permission from my client as it’s made based on notes and composition of my client.”

“That you are hereby instructed that you should apply [for] and obtain permission or license from my client and unless said is granted to you please remove the song from every social media website, YouTube and from [the] album of Coke Studio 14 as it is infringing upon the rights of my client.”

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Read More: Coke Studio 2021: Xulfi Jabbar Takes Over & Pakistanis Have A Lot To Say

Xulfi Responds 

In response to the legal notice, Xulfi has released a statement. The statement was released by an official channel. The company which he co-founded for Coke studio.

“We have received a notice last evening. Our legal team will respond to it through the correct channels in due course. As such, we are constrained to limit our responses in deference to the legal process initiated by Ms Maghani,” the statement read.

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About Nirmala Maghani

Nirmala Maghani is an upcoming folk singer from interior Sindh. She claims that she sent the compositions of ‘Tu Mera Ranjha’ back in June 2021 in hopes to get her big break but Xulfi did not respond to her.

Maghani also claimed that she sent a sample to Xulfi to get a slot as featuring artist in CS 14. However, she was shocked to hear Tu Jhoom as that was one of the melodies she had sent which have been used in the song without any acknowledgement.

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Calling All iPhone 13 Users: Apple Announces #ShotOniPhone Challenge

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Apple has an exciting challenge for all those who want to put their new purchases to good use and are photography enthusiasts. If you just purchased iPhone 13 you must be broke but here’s where the fun part comes: you can be broke but famous. Learn more about the Apple photography challenge and how you can participate and win!

What is about?

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Apple officially invites all those who own iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 to capture things in a macro photography style. The “Shot on iPhone Challenge” begins today and will run through till February 16, 2022. Winners will be announced in April and they have some fame in store for them.

Why The Challenge?

The thing is – as iPhone 13 users may know – that the iPhone 13 Pro lineup features the most advanced camera system ever created. Not just in iPhones (that’s true too) but generally also. So as a result, it is the first time that users can capture brilliant, close-up images with a minimum focus distance of 2 centimeters. 

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To celebrate this achievement, Apple has begun this challenge. Share your favorite macro photos taken on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max on Instagram and Twitter. Do it using the hashtags #ShotoniPhone and #iPhonemacrochallenge to participate in the challenge!

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Who Wins What?

The entries will be judged by a panel of expert judges from the industry of photography. Moreover, Apple will review worldwide submissions and select 10 winning photos from the – we think – gazillions of photos. The winning photos will be celebrated in a gallery on Apple Newsroom, on apple.com, Apple Instagram (@apple), and other official Apple accounts. Moreover, they can also be used in digital campaigns, in Apple Store locations, on billboards, or public exhibitions. See? we told you there’s going to be fame.

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How To Take The Best Photos?

Some experts have shared their favourite tips to get the best photos. Keep these in mind:

  • Be close to your subject — you can be as close as 2 centimeters (about an inch) away.
  • The primary point of focus should be the center of the frame. That is where the sharpest focus is in macro photography on iPhone.
  • Make sure to tap an area in the viewfinder to set a focus point.
  • Best to shoot at .5x to capture an Ultra Wide field of view. 

Read more: Apple iPhone 14 Lineup: Here’s Everything You Need To Know

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Feroze Khan Gets Trolled Over His Rapping Debut

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Feroze Khan is one of the most notable actors in the industry right now. However, is the actor trying to become notable by doing the most bizarre and strange things? His “mufti” controversy is long over but the actor has now resorted to other ventures which may not suit him at all. Find out what he’s up to here:

Feroze Khan’s Rapping Debut

Feroze Khan has become the subject of trolling at the hands of netizens recently because of what he’s taken up now. This video is going viral on social media for all the wrong reasons! People are having a good laugh overseeing the actor *drumroll please* trying to rap. Yes, you heard that right. The Khuda and Muhabbat actor is trying his hand at rapping. Watch the video here:

He hasn’t revealed the song name and hasn’t mentioned when it will be released. However, this teaser has gotten the ball rolling.

What Do People Think?

Everyone really took this video and went wild with it. People are not only bringing back his comments on his “Sheikh” and how he informs all his life decisions. Moreover, they’re now genuinely questioning his sanity. This actor’s drama clips are weirdest of the highest degree and now he’s trying to rap? Moreover, people genuinely can not help but laugh at his attempt because according to them, it’s making their ears bleed. Read their comments here:

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Why Was He In The News Recently?

The actor was in the news recently because of a clip from his latest drama “Aye Musht-e-Khaak” going viral. In that scene, he’s asking Sana Javed what it is to be a mehram. Not only are the dialogues simply horrendous but his acting is remarkably funny. The look of genuine curiosity and also a confession of the desire to be so attracted to the woman that he is willing to become her mehram just to touch her made people lose it.

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Besides this, the actor has recently been in the news also because of his family. It has come to everyone’s attention that he is, in fact, still married to his wife and they’re leading a happy life together. So what’s next for Feroze Khan? More weird drama clips or a music career? Whatever it may be, we have a feeling it is going to result in trolling.

Read more: Feroze Khan Clears Separation Rumors With Wife Alizeh Sultan

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Someone Just Tried Rasgulla Biryani & Fans Of Both Feel Attacked

Rasgulla Biryani-Would You Dare To Eat This As A Biryani Lover?
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The people who are doing the devil’s work will get on the wrong side of the meetha lovers, especially the Rasgulla and Gulab Jamun lovers. If you don’t get the context of this story, then keep reading because we have a weird account or rather an odd piece of work for you, the Rasgulla Biryani.

Gone are the days when weird experiments were accepted and appreciated in the name of fusion food. However, nowadays, it is no less than a nightmare to indulge in something like Rasgulla and Biryani or Maggi and Golgappas. Aren’t these already killing your appetite?

Read More: Would You Try This Bizarre ‘Rasgulla Chaat’ With Chutney?

Last week, we talked about how someone made Rasgulla chaat for their food cart business, and people had bad stuff to say about it. Well, only if it had stopped over there, but people and their attempts to try the most bizarre things in the world seem like putting Rasgulla in whatever food you find is the new upcoming trend.

Rasgulla Biryani 

The latest piece of work also seems to be made and delivered in India. An Instagram user took to her account to share the details about the dish and the restaurant offering the Rasgulla Biryani on their menu. The recipe is also going viral on Facebook, and the reactions are hilarious.

Let’s take a look at the video.

What seems like a biryani doesn’t resemble biryani one bit. Or, as we say, we don’t see the traditional color or the touch of the biryani given to the rice. The rice looks bland, to begin with, and spices and herbs are nowhere to be found. The alluring food video made people furious with the idea of replacing meat, egg, and veggies with Rasgulla. Imagining Dum Biryani with Rasgulla will undoubtedly kill your love for these two delights. At least, this is what netizens feel, and we indeed agree with them.

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Let’s take a look at what people have to say.

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By the looks of it, people are furious, and no one wants to try the recipe. Well, at least that’s a relief because the people who would like to try this are indeed part of the problem.

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AirCar To Set Off For Its First Journey Next Year

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A futuristic flying car has been given the green light to take to the skies. The aircar which took 20 years to develop has passed the rigorous safety test and will set off for its first journey next year.

Aviation Certificate 

The car has been awarded an official Certificate of Airworthiness by the Slovak Transport Authority in tests compatible with the European Aviation Safety Agency, meaning it can be flown in EU nations.

The tests include more than 200 take-offs and landings. As they cover the full range of flight and performance maneuvers and demonstrate static and dynamic stability in the aircraft model.

The car-o-plane has completed 70 hours of flight tests with 200 takeoffs and landings to be cleared by authorities.

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The Model Details 

Able to reach an altitude of 8,000 feet and reach speeds of more than 160kph, the first vehicle weighs 1,100 kilograms and can carry a load of 200kg.

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The two-seater AirCar has a single propellor. It uses a BMW engine and can reach a height of 8,000ft and speeds of 100mph.

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Testimonials By The Founders

“50 years ago, the car was the epitome of freedom,” says Anton Zajac, the project co-founder. “AirCar expands those frontiers, by taking us into the next dimension; where the road meets the sky.”

“With Aircar you will arrive at your destination without the hassle of getting a ride to the airport and passing through commercial security. You can drive your AirCar to the golf course, the office, the mall, or your hotel and park it in a normal parking space.”

“AirCar certification opens the door for mass production of very efficient flying cars. It is official and the final confirmation of our ability to change mid-distance travel forever,” said Stefan Klein, the inventor and test pilot, who led the development team.

Project co-founder Anton Zajac added: “AirCar expands those frontiers, by taking us into the next dimension, where the road meets the sky. We do have plans to fly to London from Paris soon.”

Rene Molnar director of Slovak Transport Authority said: “Transportation safety is our highest priority.

“It defines a new category of a sports car and a reliable aircraft. Its certification was both a challenging and fascinating task.”

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Atif Aslam’s Style Game In PSL Anthem Has Got People Talking

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The much anticipated PSL 2022 anthem by Aima Baig and Atif Aslam is out now. While the public is already grooving to the song, thanks to the catchy beat and pop vocals, netizens can’t help but swoon over Atif Aslams’ new look. Talk about conforming to the latest trends? The singer sure knows how to stay in the game even after years.

Atif Aslam’s Style Update

Atif Aslam isn’t our everyday pop star who just serenades us with hits after every few months. He is a music phenomenon and the theory is confirmed after seeing how he has upgraded his look for his recent work. Now that we think about it maybe it’s what he does best but in the form of his work. No wonder he has been ruling our hearts for decades. With his latest song for both coke studio and PSL 2022, Atif Aslams’ looks have become the talk of the town and we will just tell you why!

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The ‘Agey Dekh’ Look 

Atif Aslam’s look for PSL has also caught a lot of attention. Dressed up in a black crewneck with a padded fur jacket, the singer look like a rockstar in the true sense. To top off the look, the stylist added a silver necklace. The look was created to represent the Gen-Z era while adding elements of the hip 90’s era.

Atif Aslam’s look for the song is styled by Sajid who is known for styling the singer in his debut drama Sang-e-mah. Meanwhile, his previous work includes the styling of Shoaib Malik and Ayesha Omer. The photoshoot for a local magazine which soon went viral also featured some sizzling looks.

The Burnt Orange Look 

A few days ago, Atif Aslam released the latest Coke Studio number. The song was a hit, as what we would expect from Atif but what caught the public’s eye was his outfit. Dressed in a burnt orange co-ord Atif Aslam debuted his new look on his social media. Netizens started calling out how he looks like he has been dressed by Gen-Z. Meanwhile, the star has sure set a mark for the men’s style since people seem to like it.

The chilled laid back look with a pop of colour in the classic tie-dye is what Gen-Z is known for and Atif seems to be representing just that. A look that no one else can rock!

If Atif Aslam was not already ruling the hearts of boomers and millennials, he sure will take over the Gen-Z not with his music but with his fashion sense. Because if there’s anything Gen-Z likes more than music, it’s fashion!

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Fly Emirates To Dubai Together And Save 25% On Fares With Brand-New Offer

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Karachi, 24 January 2022 – Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has launched a new offer for passengers visiting Dubai with friends and family, when booking by February 6 2022.

Two or more passengers travelling to Dubai from January 24 2022 to April 30 2022 will have the opportunity to save 25% on fares when travelling together.

This special offer is valid for two or more travellers who book a return trip via emirates.com to Dubai in Economy or Business Class between January 24 2022 and February 6 2022 on the same booking reference. The offer is also available via travel and call centre agents and Emirates Retail shops.

Experience Dubai with Emirates

In addition to this exclusive new offer, there are plenty more ways to save on your Dubai getaway with Emirates and take advantage of its incredible winter sun, beaches, outdoor dining and events including:

  • Free Emirates Expo Pass: It’s an amazing time to travel to Dubai with the much-anticipated Expo 2020 mega event taking place until March 31 2022. Emirates customers visiting and travelling through Dubai anytime during the final two months of Expo 2020, will be eligible to receive a free Emirates Expo Pass for every flight ticket booked with the airline. For more information on this promotion, please visit the dedicated offer page.
  • My Emirates Pass – Expo Edition: Customers travelling to or via Dubai anytime until March 31 2022, get to explore the city for less with My Emirates Pass Expo 2020 Dubai. Enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits at over 500 retail, dining, and recreational attractions by simply showing their Emirates boarding pass.
  • Earn a Mile a Minute in Dubai: Emirates customers can earn 1 Skywards Mile for every 1 minute spent in Dubai until March 31 2022. Existing and new Emirates Skywards members who sign up for the program before March 31 2022, can benefit from the offer Mile A Minute and will earn up to 5,000 Skywards Miles. The offer is applicable on all Emirates flight tickets purchased until March 31 2022, for travel during Expo 2020 Dubai. Emirates‑marketed, flydubai‑operated flights with an Emirates (EK) flight number are also included in the offer.

Visiting Dubai with friends & family

Whether seeking a city break, a beach getaway, a relaxing retreat or a unique desert experience, there is something for every traveller when visiting Dubai.

Dubai remains one of the world’s most popular holiday destinations, especially during the winter season, and visitors can choose from an array of hotels to stay at, to suit all budgets, as well as exciting entertainment, dining and shopping options for all ages. From sun-soaked beaches and heritage activities to world class hospitality and leisure facilities, Dubai offers a variety of world-class experiences.

Travelling with Emirates

Keeping the health and wellbeing of its passengers as top priority, Emirates has introduced a comprehensive set of safety measures at every step of the customer journey. The airline has also been building on its contactless technology offering and has scaled up its digital verification capabilities to provide its customers even more opportunities to utilise the IATA Travel Pass.

Emirates continues to lead the industry with innovative products and services that address traveller needs during a dynamic time. The airline has taken its customer care initiatives further with even more generous and flexible booking policies, its covid-19 medical travel insurance, and helping loyal customers retain their miles and tier status.

Customers are encouraged to check their latest government travel guidelines and ensure they meet the travel requirements of their final destination. For more information on entry requirements for international visitors and residents returning to Dubai visit:

VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu Inaugurates US$8 Million Jazz Digital Park

Islamabad – January 24, 2022: VEON Group CEO, Kaan Terzioğlu today inaugurated the Jazz Digital Park (JDP) that was established with an investment of over US$ 8 million. Located in Islamabad, JDP will accelerate the country’s digital transformation ambition by significantly improving the existing level of IT services being provided to various sectors.

With a current capacity of more than 300 racks, expandable up to 450 racks, and a 3-megawatt power infrastructure, JDP is Pakistan’s largest Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) Tier-III certified data center in terms of white space and power capacity. Jazz will utilize this digital park to offer secure IT infrastructure and hardware hosting facilities to businesses as well as local startups. JDP will also be hosting the new cloud platform about to be launched by Jazz. The onshore cloud will be a significant step forward in ensuring that data created in Pakistan is hosted within the country.

Speaking at the inauguration, Kaan Terzioğlu said, “Utilising our leadership position in Pakistan and global expertise, we are focused on creating a flourishing digital ecosystem in Pakistan. Jazz Digital Park will serve as a key enabler of our digital operator strategy and is in line with our mission to simplify digital infrastructure challenges for local and regional enterprises.”

According to Aamir Ibrahim, CEO, Jazz, “Since the pandemic and the subsequent acceleration to digital platforms, businesses across various sectors are re-assessing their cloud adoption strategies and cloud readiness. The Jazz Digital Park represents a milestone for the country’s ICT industry as it is expected to simplify digital infrastructure challenges local businesses face. This facility is at the heart of our business strategy and validates our commitment to our customers as they continue their digital transformation journey.”

Jazz also plans to facilitate the Pakistani startup ecosystem by offering cloud credits under its premium startup accelerator program Jazz xlr8 at the National Incubation Center. The cloud infrastructure is not only expected to reduce the entry barrier for upcoming Pakistani startups, but is also expected to enable existing startups to accelerate their scaling up programs.

Jazz Digital Park provides one of the largest IT capacities, enabling businesses, including service providers to co-locate their critical IT infrastructure. It is equipped with four-directional fiber connectivity, 100 per cent. redundancy for all power and cooling systems, a Bus Trunking System, a VESDA smoke detecting system, and a Performance Optimized Data Center solution to reduce its carbon footprint. These state-of-the-art features fulfill all operational requirements for a business, including 24/7 customer service, security, and system backups.

Standard Chartered Bank And Haball Enter A Corporate Alliance Agreement To Digitize Value Chain

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Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) once again combines its international expertise in digital space with its local knowledge to bring together a unique offering unlike any in the market. SCBPL has entered into a partnership with Haball, Pakistan’s first B2B Fintech with the aim to digitise supply chain collections for its clients and bring efficiencies in clients’ business processes.

SCBPL recognizes that digital connectivity is a catalyst for business growth. Through partnerships, deals, and collaboration, SCBPL will continue to invest in and accelerate digital offerings, working hand-in-hand with leading fintech innovators to foster fresh ideas throughout the markets. The collaboration aims to build an enabling environment to increase the uptake of digital payments using institutional vehicles. This will create digital financial inclusion in the distribution and retail space in Pakistan. Haball is the first Fintech in Pakistan to be associated with SCBPL, supported by a goal of enabling efficiency and growth in supply chain for large corporates with faster transactions.

Haball is currently working with clients of the Bank in multiple industry verticals to digitise their value chain collections, down to the retailer leg. Its services allow manufacturers and service providers to effectively reduce the reliance on cash-based transactions and automate the reconciliation process. Haball has­ augmented the adoption of digital payments and continues to contribute to the digital economy.

Shiraz Hyder, Head of Transaction Banking, SCBPL stated, “Standard Chartered is pleased to partner with Haball Pvt. Ltd.” He further said, “Technology is an enabler, and partnerships between fintechs and banks can create opportunities that neither party could deliver alone. Our partnership with Haball will enable corporates to effectively digitize their order-to-collections cycle, while providing end-to-end visibility across the value chain, through a truly bank agnostic solution.”

Omer Bin Ahsan, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Haball said, “This partnership builds the corporate trust that supply chain stakeholders need to process payments digitally. It further drives ahead Standard Chartered’s commitment towards creating a sustainable digital infrastructure for financial services in Pakistan.”

Haball is a B2B Fintech, digitizing supply chain and business payments for large corporations and institutions. Its cloud-based, agnostic platform enables corporate finance, corporate sales, distributors, and retailers to digitally engage with the supply chain especially with ordering, invoicing, shipment, payment, and financing.  The platform agnostically manages digital payment channels and shariah-compliant financing so that supply chain stakeholders can make payments from the digital channels of their choice.

HBL PSL 7: The New Electrifying Anthem Has Got Everyone Grooving

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The #HBLPSL7 anthem is out and it’s got people hooked. The anthem is packed with energy, Pakistani spirit, and why wouldn’t it be? After all, it’s sung by some of the very best Pakistani artists who have given their all to the anthem. Here’s all you need to know about the latest song uniting Pakistanis.

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“Agay Dekh”

The anthem has been sung by Atif Aslam, Aima Baig, and Abdullah Siddiqui. While the former needs no introduction, Abdullah Siddiqui is no small name. The rising young artist has made his name with one hit after another and is the face of Pakistani music being revolutionized. All three have huge fan bases and to imagine all of them coming together for this anthem gives us goosebumps!

The song called “Aagay Dekh” captures the excitement, hope, and commitment brilliantly. Did you know? Atif Aslam’s look was styled by none other than his wife!

 

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TikTok may have been through its share of controversies but it is reclaiming its name. TikTok is adding to the flavour and excitement of the upcoming season of the HBL PSL. It’s the biggest sponsor of the anthem and is responsible for introducing you to it! TikTok was the first digital platform where the teaser and anthem were officially released.

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This sponsorship cements TikTok as one of the most popular and enjoyable apps used in Pakistan!

What Do People Have To Say?

Before we bring to you what netizens have to say, have a look at this. The PCB COO was just as excited and made a strong point.

Naseer said, “The HBL Pakistan Super League anthems have a fan base of their own. Each season we have produced quality anthems that have ignited passion and excitement both in Pakistan and around the world. This season, we are upbeat and excited about a brilliant collaboration between Pakistan superstars Atif Aslam and Aima Baig with Abdullah Siddiqui.”

Netizens, too, have been raving about the new anthem:

Read more: PSL 2022: PCB Issues Playing Conditions For Seventh Edition

What do you think of the new PSL 7 anthem? Let us know in the comments below.

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Here Are The New Car Prices After Govt Notifies New Taxes 2022

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The Sindh Excise and Taxation Department announced new prices for several vehicles under the Finance (Supplementary) Act, 2022. These new prices are set to become the new (and one of many) thorns in our sides. Is this a never-ending accelerating curve or just a temporary rise? Let’s find out.

What Happened?

The taxation department announced that the provincial government has made changes. They have increased the tax on vehicles with higher engine capacity. The general markup on these cars is excessive for sure. 

The tax levied on cars over 1000cc has doubled: it is now Rs. 100,000 from Rs. 50,000. Moreover, the tax on vehicles ranging from 1001cc to 2000cc increased to Rs. 200,000 compared to the previous Rs100,000. Lastly, 2001cc and above vehicles come with the tax of Rs. 400,000.

Suzuki’s Price

The Suzuki Alto VX is a common car we see on our roads. However, the time has come when it will become rare too. Its price in Pakistan has been increased by Rs 32,000. This brings its price to Rs. 1,306,000 from the previous price of Rs. 1,274,000. 

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The Suzuki Cultus VXR will have a price hike of Rs126,000. Now its price is Rs2,030,000 from the previous price of Rs1,904,000. Similarly, Suzuki Cultus VXL price in Pakistan has gone up to Rs. 2,105,000 from Rs139,000.

Toyota Corolla’s Price 

Toyota is also another victim of these exorbitant price hikes. The prices of Corolla Altis Grande X CVT 1.8 and Corolla Altis Grande X CVT 1.8 B have both increased by Rs100,000. These variants are now priced at Rs4.17 million and Rs4.2 million, respectively.

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The manual version – having much less demand – of Corolla Altis X 1.6 has also become Rs81,000 more expensive. Its new price is now Rs3.38 million.

Toyota Fortuner’s Price

The big leagues are also getting hurt. The price of Fortuner 2.7 G has increased by a whopping Rs390,000. The SUV is now priced at Rs8.56 million as compared to Rs8.17 million before.

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Fortuner 2.7 V has experienced a greater price hike of Rs. 452,000. The car will now cost Rs. 9.94 million.

The price of Fortuner Legender Diesel, however, saw the highest increase which was Rs. 493,000. This variant will now cost over Rs10 million.

Toyota Yaris

Toyota Yaris ATIV CVT (Hi) and Yaris GLi CVT (Lo) will now be sold for Rs2.91 million and Rs2.81 million, respectively.

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The new price tags of Yaris ATIV X CVT (Hi) and Yaris ATIV MT (Hi) have also increased by Rs76,000 and Rs71,000, respectively.

New Prices For Hyundai 

In addition to all those, Hyundai has also become more inaccessible. The price of the Hyundai Elantra in Pakistan has become Rs4,399,000 from the old price of Rs. 3,999,000.

Read more: Pakistani Government Increases Taxes By 50% On Automobile Import

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Did A Tesla Car Sensor Just Detect A Ghost In A Graveyard?

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The world is full of various types of eerie and creepy things. Many times, we may not even know what is going on around us. There are people who don’t believe in the existence of ghosts or the paranormal. They claim that such a thing does not exist. However, we then hear and read accounts of people who have seen such things. So, who do we believe? Are we really alone out there or there is something in the unknown? Speaking of eerie, you won’t believe what a Tesla sensor picked up in a video recently.

It seems that two people had decided to take their Tesla out to the cemetery. Of course, the mention of the cemetery already tells us that something scary is afoot. It may not even be directly scary but it may just give people bad dreams. Does the following event give proof to the existence of life beyond our dimension? Is there a veil past which we cannot see, but they can see us? A lot of burning questions appear in our minds when we think of the paranormal. So, let us dive into the details.

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Tesla And The Ghostbusters

According to the video, the Tesla vehicle is parked inside the graveyard, on one of the driving paths. In the camera being held, there are no people in sight. Even if we look forward, the graveyard is empty. During navigation, Tesla sensors can pick up people when they are in the vicinity of the car. So, if the car is driving forward, its camera and sensors may pick up people on the sidewalk, passing near the car.

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However, here where there were no people, the Tesla sensor picked up movement. It was not just any movement, rather the movement of people! Yes, for a split second or two, you could see people moving about in the vicinity of the car. However, as seen by the video camera, there were no people nearby when the sensor picked up movement. So, we ask you, what exactly caused the camera and sensors to be triggered? Is there something the car saw that we cannot?

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Paranormal Movements

Now, a lot of people can say that this video is doctored or it is fake. It might even be true but we cannot say that for sure. Who knows what exactly was seen in the cemetery. However, what we see in the video is the closest we are to an answer. It is no mystery that cameras and sensors can pick up movement which humans cannot see. This has also been documented in some of the cases by Ed and Lorraine Warren, the paranormal investigators.

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If exorcism tapes can be recorded and demons can be heard speaking, who is to say this video is entirely fake? Maybe the car really did pick up movement out there. It is said that animals can see past that veil that we cannot. It makes us wonder what it is that they see. The next time your pet has its gaze fixated in a place where no people are present, maybe steer clear of that area for a bit?

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Does Sajal Finally Convince Ahad In The New Master Moltyfoam TVC?

Great storytelling with a creative core concept can do wonders for a brand. That is exactly where Master MoltyFoam has established itself. In the previous two TVCs we saw the refreshing change of steering away from the conventional. Sajal trying to convince Ahad with real-life examples continues with more wit and making waves yet again for all good reasons. Spoiler alert, Ahad is convinced!

Master MoltyFoam, the most trusted and reliable foam brand of Pakistan, is undoubtedly evolving with time when it comes to its mattress advertising. Humor is a challenging genre for brand communication yet we are seeing the current TVC series utilizing it well.

Moving forward in their TVC series we see Ahad adopting a ketogenic diet and healthy eating habits because in order to stay fit taking care of what is inside also matters. Sajal smoothly connects that with the brand with her wordplay. It all fits and Ahad concedes.

How Master MoltyFoam relays the key points about their brand in their TVCs by taking Sajal and Ahad’s relationship and their daily situations as a metaphor is commendable. The commercial is being appreciated by viewers due to its relatability and realness.

The Master MoltyFoam products themselves are iconic with years of trust supporting its reputation. It is the perfect wedding gift due to its quality and long-lasting durability making it the ideal gift. With PSL around the corner, it may also be high time a new couch is added to the lounge to take some pressure off? Pun intended! Overall a great brand and still unstoppable in the mattress industry.

If you want to experience the continuation of the young couple’s playful banters then do watch the TVC here. We guarantee you will be left smiling.

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Dr. Irum Saba Inducted Into Salaam Takaful Limited’s Shariah Board

Salaam Takaful Limited, the first Shariah Compliant Insurtech and the largest dedicated general takaful operator in Pakistan, is focused on diversity and inclusive practices, since the management believes that in order to be a true leader and to be able to develop an expertise to shift the paradigm, diversity is the key.

The organization has built a reputation of coming up with phenomenally unprecedented initiatives and recently a Shariah Board was formulated with representation from all leading schools of thought, which was a first in the Islamic Finance Industry. However, the Shariah Board now seems comprehensive as Salaam Takaful welcomes Dr. Irum Saba as an active member of the board. She is the first woman to be inducted in any Shariah advisory council or board in Pakistan and again Salaam Takaful took the lead in this induction in the whole Islamic Financial Industry of Pakistan, making this another unprecedented initiative.

Dr. Irum Saba has more than 17 years of progressive regulatory, research, training, and teaching experience with organizations of international repute. Currently, she is in Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Finance and Program Director of MS Islamic Banking and Finance. She has the honor to be the first Pakistani female to be part of the International Shariah Advisory Board in South East Asia and Middle East.

Recently, she has been awarded the title of WOMENi Pakistan in recognition of her contribution to the Islamic Finance Industry in Pakistan and internationally. Furthermore, Dr. Irum Saba has also been included in the prestigious list of top 10 Influential Women in Islamic Business & Finance 2021, while attaining the honor of being the first female whose name has been added in the register of Shariah Advisors by SECP as per the Shariah Advisors Regulations, 2017.

Her expertise in her field and enormous experience make her induction of Salaam Takaful’s Shariah Board quite a lucrative asset for the company and is expected to elevate the performance of the board on all fronts.

PSL 2022: PCB Issues Playing Conditions For Seventh Edition

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In a press release, shared on the official website of the PCB, the cricket board confirmed the playing conditions of the HBL PSL 2022. The series will be played in Karachi and Lahore from 27 January to 27 February. The first match is all set to take place between Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings on 27 January.

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In place of the upcoming event, PCB has decided to make modifications in the playing conditions for the seventh edition for PSL.

PSL 2022 Playing Conditions 

Here is a complete list of amendments to the playing conditions for the players.

  1. If a team loses players due to positive results, it can seek the Technical Committee’s approval for replacement players from the reserve pool of players (Clause 1.2.5.1)
  2. For a match to go ahead, a team must have, at least, 13 players who are Covid-19 negative (Clause 1.2.5.2)
  3. Playing line-up must comprise a minimum of seven and a maximum of eight local players including an emerging player. However, if a team is affected by Covid to the extent that it can’t create a playing 11 in accordance with the relevant requirements, the requirements will stand waived to the necessary extent (Clause 1.2.5)
  4. The Fielding side must be in a position to bowl the first ball of the final over of the innings by the scheduled or rescheduled time for the end of the innings. If they are not in such a position, one fewer fielder will be permitted outside of the 30-yard circle for the remaining overs of the innings (Clause 13.8)
  5. There will be a reserve day for the final. If no result is achieved on the reserve day. Then the side finishing on top of the points table after 30 league matches will be declared champion (Clause 16.11.1)
  6. TV umpire to call no-balls (Clause 21.5).

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The cricket board has advised the players to buy tickets online for the upcoming series which will be available soon.

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PSL 2022 And Coronavirus

PCB has designed a Health and Safety Protocols document to ensure the health and safety of all participants. The players will commence and enter the environment following two negative tests.

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A seven-day isolation period is necessary for a covid positive player. However, a negative rapid antigen test will allow the player to resume the activity.

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K-Electric Supports Karachi’s Continued Growth With KHI Awards 2

Karachi – The City of Lights has come a long way from being a tiny fishing village to the bustling city of millions of people trying to make a living. Our city has bestowed us with many blessings, and many may say that we have never backed down in empowering the country.

K-Electric has taken this opportunity to acknowledge the strengths of hard-working organizations that have provided our city with employment and empowerment. The organization’s annual KHI awards aim to honor, support, and highlight those organizations that have worked tirelessly to support the development of Karachi.

Throughout the history of this world, we have seen many civilizations rebuild and reform their structures to bring a better life for the people. As Abraham Lincoln said, “For the people, by the people,” this phrase may seem quaint but is very powerful. We are built by our actions; our thoughts and actions enable us to bring forward a better urban culture that enriches the livelihood of the people around us. Therefore it is remarkable that a prestigious, renowned organization such as K-Electric acknowledges the working class and writes their names in history.

The application process is simple; all you need to do is evaluate your company, cross-reference all the terms & conditions on K-Electric’s official website, and send their application forms online.

KHI awards have a wide array of categories, and we have taken the liberty to list them down for the ease of our readers.

  • Education
  • Public Health
  • Uplifting Communities
  • Inclusion
  • Livelihood & Vocational training
  • Heritage & Culture
  • Digital Accessibility & Financial Inclusion
  • Sports
  • Safety
  • Sustainability & Environment
  • Empowering Women
  • Social Service

Education services play a vital role in the development of any society, from correcting our wrongs to enabling people to earn a decent livelihood. Our education sector makes us more civilized, but it also helps us bring forth a better community in terms of development and sustainability. It is commendable how K-Electric has divided organizations into categories, each of which is an essential and integral part of our society.

Public Health includes hospitals and welfare that provide services for the betterment of everyday people. Moreover, organizations working in Public Health, Uplifting Communities, Livelihood & Vocational training, and Social Services have given us more than we asked for; they have made sure that the people of Karachi get a better sense of life. Specifically, Public Health and Social Services have worked to better our society regardless of what they have been provided.

Furthermore, Sustainability & Environment is one of our favorite categories. According to New York Times, Carbon Depletion has led us to disasters; with our natural resources expiring by 2050, we need a robust solution to ensure the end of the world is not lurking around the corner. These organizations have made sure that people know the importance of resource management and training needed to make sure the doom isn’t near. Therefore, K-Electric has ensured that organizations working in the Sustainability sector get the acknowledgment they deserve. In the past 30 years, organizations have played an essential role in the development of our society, and K-Electric feels grateful towards them.

Despite the current political conditions in Pakistan, women have played a vital role in society since the beginning of time. The Women empowerment sector and organizations are working to ensure that women of Karachi, who have been through a lot, get what they deserve. Kiran Foundation, the National Academy of Performing Arts, and Idaara-Taleem-o-Agahi have done a lot to provide the best for sustainability and women empowerment in the past years. Our society will always be in debt of their gratitude. Many companies

Organizations interested in applying for the KHI Awards can easily download the application form from www.ke.com.pk/khiawards. The last date to apply is 25th January 2022. Moreover, K-Electric has instructed applicants to thoroughly go through the terms & conditions and eligibility criteria before applying. It is imperative that companies evaluate their positions and then apply to ensure healthy Awards.

KHI Awards seems to be a great initiative taken by K-Electric to acknowledge, enlighten, and empower organizations that have worked to bring a better life to our community. Every company and organization that falls within the criteria and categories listed by K-Electric should apply to win the Award and let people know about the great work they are doing for the betterment of our society. Therefore, if you think that what you do is making people’s lives easier aro