7 Underrated Pizza Places In Lahore That Are Worth Trying

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Aug 10, 2021

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Pizza is an essential part of life and more so for a foodie from Lahore. However, if you’re tired of eating from the big names and want to try some new places, your search ends here. These underrated pizza places deserve a try! So, get going!

1. Mozzarella27

This pizza joint is located in two prime locations i.e. Gulberg and Davis Road which makes this an ideal place. As their name suggests, their speciality is a high percentage of Mozzarella cheese used in their pizzas. Their BBQ Tex is a must-try for spice lovers and Cheese n Cheese for those who want to OD on cheese.

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2. Fork n Knives

This joint is located in Johar Town and is a branch of a brand from Faisalabad. The place is always serving fresh and cheesy piping hot pizzas. They don’t compromise on toppings or quality ever.

3. Jalal Sons

Jalal sons is known for grocery and bakery usually. However, if you’re smart, you will know that their food is next-level good. Be it sandwiches, burgers or even pizzas! Their pizzas are made fresh and are tantalizing for the tastebuds. Enjoy it the next time you go for grocery.

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4. Pasta & Pizza

This place in Defence is a must-try for a good low-key pizza. It’s the perfect pizza with a balanced touch of valeti and desi— just how Pakistanis like their pizzas! Since it’s a small quaint place you will also enjoy the ambience.

5. Solli’s Pizza

Solli’s pizza is only a pop-up and keeps changing place. Nowadays, they’re open in race-course park and serve stone-oven pizzas. The crust is chewy and light and the toppings are super fresh. The best part is the sides you get with some of them aka hot honey— must try!

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6. Sweet Tooth

The Sweet Tooth pizza is a hidden gem in Lahore and wherever the brand is located. They serve deep dish pizzas which are not everyone’s cup of tea. However, if you’re feeling experimental, they are a must-try! The fresh toppings, warm crust, and delicious marinara sauce is an excellent combo.

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7. Brasserie

Brasserie is a restaurant located in Gulberg, in the very exclusive and posh Mall 1 area. Their pizza is not that popular however, we believe it should be. It’s got all the qualities one finds in a good pizza. Their best flavour is the Margarita which is light yet also a good mouthful.

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Fiza Ali Responds To Relationship Rumours With Aamir Liaquat

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Lyza Rashid

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Aug 10, 2021

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Fiza Ali, the veteran Pakistani actress, has had enough of her personal life being discussed. The rumour mill keeps churning out rumours based on her romantic life and she won’t have it anymore. Here’s all she ranted about on her social media:

Some Important Questions

She made a video in which she addresses all the people on her social media, especially those who spread rumours. She asks the people, “what do you get by lying?” These questions seem to be coming from a place of anger and hurt. She further questions the people and says “is there anything nice in accusing others or discussing their character?”

These are important questions that Fiza Ali posed in response to rumours of her being with Aamir Liaquat. These are also questions to which many might not have an answer.

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Her Two Cents on Aamir Liaquat Rumours

Rumours started spreading that Fiza Ali had an ongoing relationship with Aamir Liaquat. It is primarily in response to such scandalous rumours that she made this video. She says Aamir Liaquat is like a brother, a teacher, a guru for me. “I idolize him [Aamir Liaquat]”, says Fiza Ali hence, these rumours are intolerable.

Moreover, she also gets heated when she calls many things as “baqwas”. Word had been going around Fiza Ali said “Aamir Liaquat is a great father and husband” which is not true.

Exposing The Liars

The video, however, is not limited to Aamir Liaquat rumours. She has made this video to address rumours being spread about her with other people too. Some people who came to her show and took selfies with her started saying they are in a relationship with her. She exposed two such men like this.

Fiza Ali clarified that these men come to her show and request selfies. If her team allows, she takes a picture with them. They use such pictures to gain relevance and spread false rumours. This is not acceptable anymore as Fiza Ali has meant to convey.

Netizen Support

Netizens have come out in support of their favourite celebrity, Fiza Ali. As she rants and shares her experience with liars and gossip bees, many supported her. They try and tell her to ignore such people who have nothing better to do. In this case, it is heartwarming to see people supporting someone for once instead of ridiculing them.

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TECNO Wins Hearts With Amazing Launch Campaigns

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Aug 10, 2021

With increasing competition in the tech market, smartphone brands not only try to bring upgraded devices but engaging activities and campaigns for their users as well. One of the leading smartphone brands in Pakistan, TECNO, has been at the top when it comes to community engagement and fun campaigns. In the last few years, the brand launched plenty of amusing activities for their young audience but in 2021, TECNO pushed limits by bringing innovative and exciting campaigns for their latest smartphone launches and instantly becoming the youth’s favorite brand.

Recently, for the Camon 17 series which included the Camon 17 and Camon 17 Pro, TECNO launched ‘Born to Stand out Campaign’ which featured the emerging talents of Pakistan who specialize in different areas. This was an immediate success as the main objective was to provide a platform for these young voices to reach the masses and be an inspiration for everyone, motivating them to come forward with their own unique talents.

TECNO also engaged their fans by arranging a five-day Photowalk for the Camon 17 series to Khunjerab Pass. Some photographers not only traveled to Hunza and explored its beauty but also shared their skills on social media using the Camon 17 series which revealing the phone’s brilliant photography features. All these exciting activities hosted by TECNO for their latest series made the devices immensely popular, resulting in a stock-out of the Camon 17 Pro!

In January and February, the brand hosted a Photowalk for the Camon 16 series as well which was a huge success. This event took place in the major cities of Pakistan; Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi where fans got the opportunity to explore Pakistan’s diverse culture and capture the beauties using Camon 16 phone. In March, TECNO offered bumper prize-winning scratch cards with the purchase of Spark 6 Go that gave buyers a chance to win exciting prizes including a new device, gadgets, and even a trip to Thailand, resulting in a huge sale. Later during the PSL season, TECNO conducted the “Cricket Ka Junoon” activities in the major cities of Pakistan where fans got special discounts, gifts, and more.

All this goes to show the effort TECNO is putting in its device campaigns to engage the young audience. The brand does not miss a thing with these fun trips, interactive activities and amazing event launch for their smartphones. With all this in mind, we’re excited to see what the brand brings next.

Darvesh’s New Single “Khuda Jaanay” Instills Hope In The Heart Of Pakistanis

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Aug 10, 2021

Darvesh launched “Khuda Jaanay”, one of their most anticipated song on August 8^th, 2021 via YouTube and other popular music streams including Spotify, iTunes and Amazon Music.

Watch it here:

#KhudaJaanay released just in time of Pakistan Day, is a soulful rendition dedicated to all the beautiful people of Pakistan with a message of love and hope.

Directed by Zubair Taqi, the music video encapsulates breathtaking shots of the majestic landscapes of Pakistan. The song navigates us to a soulful journey leaving nothing but hope in our hearts to make way through these uncertain times.

“Khuda Jaanay” is not just an ordinary song. It is a tribute to the people and the pleasurable miracles this pure land is blessed with. With tracks like “Khuda Jaanay” we aim to show our love for the country in the most unique way possible.” – Zain Siddiqui; Music producer.

Darvesh is a musical journey of 10 determined gypsies answering to the summons of love and mysticism. They’ve been creating fusion music for 4 years and have officially coined the term “Qawwali Rock” through their music.

Darvesh’s tailor-made sounds have been a hit among music aficionados. Since sliding into the music scene with alluring singles like “Main Mast, Khudara, and Tarana”, the band has used its music to paint a POV of a gypsy’s journey to discover eternal love. They derive their musical inspiration from everything around them, especially things that impact society and people.

Digital Pakistan: Need Of The Hour

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Aug 10, 2021

Digital Pakistan vision is reshaping the country rapidly as it is transforming everything from the way government and citizens interact to market behavior and how consumers shop online and pay their bills through apps. It is not only boosting industrial and agricultural productivity across the country, but revolutionizing healthcare, and enables young men and women with fruitful opportunities.

The digital revolution in Pakistan is happening faster than we think and the country is making remarkable progress in the telecommunication sector on the digital front. ICT service providers have been most active with setting up the initiative of digital ambition and are working for both government and private sectors to work towards a digitally progressive and inclusive Pakistan with Internet connectivity being the first pillar of the Digital Pakistan initiative.

Earlier this year, the IT&T Ministry led the initiative for laying down fiber optic cable in interior Sindh that will enable fast internet services through PTCL’s network infrastructure which was awarded by USF. This will not only benefit the people of Sindh, but also, create ample of job opportunities, boost online education and e-commerce that will play its part in turning the dream of a ‘Digital Pakistan’ into a reality by facilitating uniformed basic services to grow and prosper in its true sense.

Digital Pakistan vision also includes digital inclusion as one of its policy objectives. Currently, it has approximately 50% of mobile broadband usage gap, as defined by people, who live within the footprint of a mobile broadband network but do not use mobile internet as mentioned in the Right of Way (ROW) policy.

Significant implementation of policies combined with regulatory initiatives are needed as Pakistan continues to build itself into a digital society; in particular, the development and execution of a five-to-seven-year spectrum roadmap is much needed as it is the basis for mobile services. Sufficient spectrum allows mobile networks to reach even more citizens to offer better quality of services. A spectrum roadmap provides stability and certainty as it helps to create a more investment-friendly environment for mobile operators looking to build 5G and 4G mobile networks.

Lockdown during Covid-19 pandemic has greatly impacted economic activities; however, leading telecommunication companies have played a pivotal role in ensuring availability of essential services like communication and connectivity. Pandemic put a spotlight on the true potential of broadband services, transforming and shaping how people lived their lives entailing day-to-day activities. Education, healthcare, and businesses were quick to adapt virtually and digitalized, creating a huge nationwide demand for telecom services. Being the national telecom companies in Pakistan, PTCL and Ufone ensured connectivity and network resilience even in testing times and ensures the availability of broadband services 24X7 for smooth operations across Pakistan.

PTCL also introduced e-billing system through its website and TouchApp, whereas Ufone launched UPaisa for customer convenience. These initiatives, not only provide people with option of getting their bills online and save paper for environmental cause, but also encourages people to go digital and stay home & safe.

To say that the future is digital is an understatement as the future is digital. We, as a nation, need to be in a place to enable Pakistan to grow while facing the challenges of the digital world. The need of the hour is to innovate, modernize our infrastructure, develop IT skills & technical education, think out-of-the-box for businesses to be more creative and embrace change to shine and progress to take Pakistan to the next level of growth.

This submission is by Manahil Mohsin.

Pakistanis Angry At This Couple For Vandalizing Public Property

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Mehak Zehra

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Aug 10, 2021

Pakistan continues to lose face in front of the entire world for numerous reasons, there is one thing that every citizen takes pride in. And that is Pakistan’s northern areas. With snow-capped mountains and lush green valleys, the scenic beauty is able to attract tourists from all over the world. Yet, domestic tourists like Mr. and Mrs. Shoaib, vandalized the property there, hurting the beauty of the area.

Mr. & Mrs. Shoaib Visit Northern Areas

A photograph recently went viral when a popular tourism-centric Twitter account posted it on the platform. They put the caption with asking the couple, Mr and Mrs Shoaib to learn basic ethics when it comes to travelling expeditions. Otherwise, they said that this specific couple (and whoever is symbolically a Mr & Mrs Shoaib) should never visit the beautiful places of the country.

A humble request to Mr and Mr.s Sohaib please don’t ever visit this place again unless you learn basic ethics and manners.!! pic.twitter.com/WzFiAyUDXd

— Pakistan Tourism 🇵🇰 (@PakistanJannatt) August 8, 2021

Taking a look at this picture, don’t you just feel like that the whole landscape scene is ruined. Numerous other netizens agreed with this and thus, started a conversation on Twitter.

Netizens on Twitter

Let’s have a look at what the netizens were saying on the matter, shall we?

They came to the platform with quite a strict take. One user even said that they should be totally banned from tourist areas other than Khujerab Pass.

ان پر دوسرے اضلاع میں جانے پر پابندی لگا دی جائے

— Shujaat Khan (@ShujaatKhan122) August 8, 2021

Another user labelled it an extremely uncivilized act to chalk the walls in these places. They said that the act was ruining the ambience of Khunjerab Pass.

Very uncivilised bustle to wall chalk the unspoilt
Khunejrab ambience.
Good for that loud mouth 'Mr. & Mrs Shoib' to visit this majestic https://t.co/sTzxGoY0fD do thousands every year, but do not pollute surroundings.
Wondering, how soon will those dingy signs take to vanish.

— Malik84 (@EssEmm84) August 8, 2021

The tweet concludes with a question, how soon these signs would vanish. This is one legitimate question. Surfing some more tweets we found that the first time the photo of the chalking went viral was back in 2017. It is evident, hence, that this is no recent act and the Shoaib couple did not realize their wrongdoing otherwise they would have cleared it by now.

Would you like to send a message for "Mr and Mrs. Sohaib"? #SayNoToPollution #StopWallChalking #SaveKhuzhrave #ShameOnMrandMrsSohaib pic.twitter.com/ndqys15bju

— Ali Yar Khan (@Mr_Programmer14) October 31, 2017

While people bashed the couple, some even highlighted how the government could also have taken care of it and cleaned the chalking.

ہر صوبائی حکومت کو چاہیئے
1: صفائی ستھرائی کا خاص اہتمام کروائیں۔
2: لوگوں کو وال چاکنگ پر بھاری جرمانہ و سزا کریں۔
3: ڈرائیونگ لائسنس اور ڈرائیونگ کے مکمل احتیاطی امور کو پرکھے گئے لوگوں کو ڈرائیونگ کروائے تاکہ ٹریفک بحال رہے۔

— Veer Of Shabbir (SAPL) (@ShabbirVeer) August 8, 2021

They may not be completely wrong because if authorities are more active in enforcing rules, tourists would not be able to get away with vandalizing state property. But shouldn’t we also show that we own this country? Instead of putting the entire responsibility on the government, be it local or federal, as Pakistanis, we could also contribute in dealing with the matter; our contribution could be as small as when we go on our trips, we do not perform the same vandalizing acts as the couple in question.

(1/2)Do we as a nation and individuals have some responsibility? From most of the tweets it seems no. Everything has to be either done by the local government or the federal government or their departments. Unfortunately in this nation and country formed on Islam..

— Sameer Khan (@KhanSameer78) August 9, 2021

It is understandable that when you travel you want to document your trip; you want to leave a trace that you visited the area. Isn’t it better to do that by posting a picture of you on that tourist spot on your Instagram?

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Changan Introduces Three New Vehicles To The Pakistani Market

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Usman

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Aug 10, 2021

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In recent years, Changan is becoming one of the most popular car brands in Pakistan. They have made an impressive first impression. Their Alsivin is still one of the most affordable sedans out there. You might not find many cars that can match up to what is offered in Changan’s price bracket.

Seeing a positive track record, Changan has decided to launch more of its products in Pakistan. According to sources, three new vehicles have made their way into the Pakistani market; all of them seem quite impressive in specifications and functionality. Let us dive into a bit more details of each one of them.

Changan Uni-K

This vehicle was first introduced in 2020. Back then, the world was wrapped up in a pandemic but people kept an eye out for new cars.

While Uni-K is a mid-sized SUV, its body gives a premium feel. There is no doubt that the car is as comfortable as it looks. It also features a four-cylinder, turbocharged beast which gives the SUV a massive initial speed. With a 2.0 litre engine, it is sure to rock the streets of Karachi!

If we talk about the transmission, it is set at an 8-Speed automatic so the drive is extremely smooth! The vehicle also comes fitted with various types of internal features and gizmos.

Oshan X7

This Changan SUV made its debut in China two years ago and will, now, launch in Pakistan. With a 1.5-litre engine producing 178 horsepower, this car is a beast in its league. Depending on the drive type, it can give a fuel average of between 10-12 litres to the km.

In terms of transmission, the company provides two variants:

6-Speed Manual
7-Speed Dual-Clutch

It is a five-seater SUV that can give other SUVs good competition. We hope to see it on the roads of Pakistan soon!

Changan Hunter

While not a lot is known about this particular vehicle, we know that it is a pickup truck. This means that Changan has officially stepped into a whole new domain. They are not only making sedans but pickup trucks too! The truck is going to have a 1.9-litre turbo engine, powered by Diesel. It has four cylinders and delivers an immense amount of power!

This huge engine is coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission. You will know you are stepping foot in a premium vehicle when you drive this monster. We wait anxiously for it to hit the streets!

Let us see how the news unfolds further on these three vehicles.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 – The Details & Rumours We Know So Far

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Usman

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Aug 9, 2021

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With a Samsung event just days away, there are a lot of rumours flying about. Some of these are about the upcoming Galaxy S22. There has been quite a lot of hype surrounding the phone and everyone wants to be a part of it. So, what are some of the rumours that have been surrounding the Galaxy S22? Is it all part of one great plan by Samsung? Let us dive right in!

Burning Questions Answered On Samsung

Firstly, let us see what the company has in store. We know that the S21 came out not too long ago. The company wants that phone to have some breathing room before they move on with another product. This is possibly why we might be looking for a 2022 release for the Galaxy S22. If it is not immediately in January, it might be pushed and expected in March.

There is no doubt that the Galaxy S22 is going to have more than one model. According to sources, it is expected to have at least two more variants, with the Plus and Ultra. Here, there is going to be a considerable price difference between all of them. To have a more affordable range of flagships, the company is also going to release a fan edition. It may compromise on some features but it is still part of the Samsung S22 lineup.

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Some More Samsung Details

If we look at the price, the S20 had quite an expensive lineup. People could not afford the phone because of the lingering pandemic. One would have to think quite a lot before buying a $1000 smartphone. However, the S21 being at $800 made it a lot easier for people to shop and buy. So, it might not be a big surprise if we see the S22 at a similar price as its predecessor rather than the high price as S20.

It is also safe to assume that the Samsung Galaxy S22 will feature the latest Snapdragon chip 895. The phone might also feature AMD hardware in it, making it a formidable contender in the world of mobile gaming. There is no doubt that the company is certainly taking major bounds ahead.

A Huge Rumour

While it is not entirely confirmed yet, the S22 could feature a new type of camera. If we talk about the Ultra variant of the upcoming phone, it might have a 200-megapixel camera! Imagine using that kind of camera for all your photography needs. The company is really showing everyone who is boss with this kind of tech. Additionally, the phone is also expected to have continuous optical zoom, rather than selection between zoom sizes.

This can really improve photography results. All of this shows us that a beast is headed our way. We anxiously await to hear more news on the Galaxy S22. However, let us bask in this information for now!

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5 Online Courses Everyone Should Take After Undergraduate Degree

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Mehak Zehra

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Aug 9, 2021

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Early on, when the internet had not been as accessible as now, people would assume gaining an undergrad degree was enough. But the fast-paced life today proves that if you were to only suffice with an undergrad degree, you would become obsolete very soon. So, you need to ensure that you keep updating your expertise, or just learn a completely new skill. Hence, to accommodate you, the internet allows you to get enrolled in online courses where you can manage your skills.

Plus, it is still COVID times so isn’t it better that you avoid meeting friends, stay at home, and learn a new skill while you are at it?

1. Magic in the Middle Ages

Magic attracts quite a lot of interest. The point to note here, however, is the course will not teach you about magic but the time in World History when people were obsessed with or scared of it.

If you like history and you want to study how humans used to react to even a small allegation of magic, then this course will be your cup of tea. You can find the course on Coursera.

2. Voice-Over/Voice Acting happens Automatically – Amazon Polly

If you want to learn a side skill other than your primary job, this would be the best fit. With the advance in technology and how marketing is progressing, the scope for voice acting is also widening. Now, voice acting is not just used in animation movies, but in whiteboard animations and other marketing-related videos. So, polish your As and accentuate your Es and you will be ready to be a voice actor.

This course is available on Udemy.

3. Facebook Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate

Available on Coursera, Facebook Social Media Marketing will help you develop your skills in the field that is the need of the hour. Every other brand, be it a multinational brand or a startup, needs to be promoted on social media. Since it is the present and the future, brands are ready to pay top dollars for it. Hence, it is the best pick should you choose to enroll in the course.

The course can be found on Coursera.

4. Data Analytics Basics for Everyone

A self-paced program, that can take up to 2 to 5 weeks, will introduce you to the basics of Data Analytics. By enrolling in this course, you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of gathering, wrangling, mining, analyzing, and visualizing data. Considering everything is becoming algorithm-based, it is high time we learned the basics behind where these algorithms come from or how to use these algorithms for our use.

The course is available on EdX.

5. Introduction to International Criminal Law

To enroll in this course you can either be a law student or just take it for fun. But what is assured is that it will raise the level of your law information one notch up.

Don’t wait much and apply for the course on Coursera.

Do keep us updated about your progress in the online courses you choose to take part in.

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5 Places To Find The Most Flavorful Pasta In Karachi

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Aug 9, 2021

Pasta is the ultimate comfort food for anyone who loves Italian delicacies. It is one of those few dishes which can be enjoyed both in fine and casual dining. You simply do not need a reason or any occasion to devour that creamy bowl of pasta. This cuisine, when done right, hits right in the tastebuds. That is why today we are doing a round-off of the best pasta you can try in Karachi.

1. Sol

Sol serves food for the soul. And that is one of the reasons why Sol is taking a spot on this list of serving the best pasta in the city. The dish you need to try from their menu is their creamy meatball spaghetti which hits all the right spots in your palette.

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2. Del Frio

Del Frio’s fettuccine alfredo is a big creamy bowl of hugs…oops, we meant pasta. It has a generous quantity with reasonable price and a delicious taste. This one right here will keep you on the hook for life.

3. Xander’s

Xander’s Barbar Pasta is simply one of the most raved ones in the city lately. Living up to its hype, Barbar pasta is served with a delicious, creamy white sauce.

4. Mac And Spud

Comfort food being comfortable on the pocket. What could be better than that? Mac and spud is a new eatery known for serving delicious food that is pocket-friendly and economical. However, their Mac and Cheese takes the award for being the creamiest in town.

5. Cote Rotie

Want to fine dine and eat pasta? Cote Rotie comes to your rescue with its beautiful ambiance and delicious food on the menu; the ultimate fine dining experience. Their crab fettuccine, wild mushroom spaghetti, and spaghetti with cherry tomato sauce are a must-try.

Have you tried some other pasta places that suit the bill? Let us know in the comments.

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JS Bank & Trellis Housing Finance Collaborate To Provide Home Financing To Its Customers

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Web Desk

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Aug 9, 2021

KARACHI, August 6th, 2021: JS Bank has partnered with Trellis housing finance limited to reshape the housing finance industry in Pakistan.

This collaboration will allow Trellis housing finance limited to extend its digital mortgage origination services under GharHo product suite to JS Bank to build a sustainable affordable housing finance portfolio.

The agreement was signed by Atif Salim Malik – Chief Product & Marketing Officer at JS Bank and Jamshed H. Meherhomji, CEO and Co-Founder Trellis Housing Finance. Also Present on location were Fahad Siddiqui, Head of Secured Lending, Zulfiqar Ali Lehri, Distribution Head & Irfan Umar – Product Head for Home & Solar Financing along with other representatives from JS Bank. Zaid Naveed, Head of Product at Trellis Housing Finance limited was also present at the signing ceremony.

Speaking at the occasion, Atif Salim Malik said, “This partnership with Trellis Housing Limited will enable us to offer innovative housing finance solutions for all client segments. These strategic partnerships demonstrate our focus & ambitions to build and maintain a diversified housing finance portfolio.”

Sharing his thoughts, Jamshed H. Meherhomji said “I am pleased to be partnering with JS Bank, using collaborative business partnerships to achieve a common goal of financial inclusion and homeownership through affordable housing finance.”

Committed to its role as a catalyst towards Pakistan’s progress and prosperity, the Bank hopes to continue this journey of impact by providing innovative conventional and digital solutions for customers in the years to come.

SRG Kashmir Premiere League Breaks All Viewership Records On Digital – 15M Match Views In 3 Days Of Launch

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Aug 9, 2021

The SRG Kashmir Premiere League has received nationwide acclaim for since its launch both locally and internationally. With over 5.6 Million live views generated within the first day, it has successfully become Pakistan’s most-viewed live sports event launch on Digital.

Within the first 5 matches, despite one rain shower, the league successfully bagged 15 million views in three days, with RawalKot Hawks (spearheaded by Shahid Afridi) and MirPur Royals (headed by Shoaib Malik) taking the spotlight as the most-watched opening match for any tournament on digital media in PK.

Zohaib Hisam, (CDO Blitz Group, broadcast partners KPL) commented, “This is really an unexpected turn of events – the general air among the media/advertising nexus regarding the event was mixed, but it is really refreshing to see that the nation is behind this league, all guns blazing. Though MNC’s have shown skepticism regarding participation in the tournament at first, heads are turning. We would want to thank local homegrown Pakistani brands for showing unconditional support to the cause, specially our Digital partners Golden Pearl Cosmetics, Bank AlHabib, Fatima Fertilizer Group, Hamdard Pakistan, Tapmad TV, our sponsors and technology/broadcast partners Jazz TV, Jazz Cricket, Goonj, Crickwick (Khaleef Technologies), Socioon and the KPL Digital team as well.”

The tournament is currently being held at the iconic Muzaffarabad Cricket Ground (MCG), with Live TV broadcast on Geo Super (local + US/UK) and PTV Sports, and digital broadcast on BSports.pk, (parent carrier, local + international), Facebook, KPL Official Channels, Jazz TV, Jazz Cricket, Goonj, Crickwick and Socioon.com.

With SR Group taking nomenclature rights, participation on on-ground has also been refreshing, along with over 12+ brands (key partners including Servis Tyres, United Industries (Kashmir group), Super Asia and PSO) and energizing crowd attendance, cricket has definitely arrived in Kashmir.

Muhammed Ejaz, Business Head Servis Tyres stated, “Servis Tyres is proud to sponsor the first-ever season of Kashmir Premier League. Servis Tyres believes in supporting and promoting the game of cricket – a passion of most Pakistani people – with the hope of nurturing new talent. Servis Tyres has always supported Pakistan Cricket at various levels and believes sports to be an essential pillar of the community. Good luck to all the players and we hope to see competitive cricket in the league.”

Mian Shahzad Khalid Director Marcomms. United Industries remarked, “Of all the cricketing events, I am most excited for the upcoming Kashmir Premier League. The mix of adrenaline and sportsmanship against the beautiful backdrop of Kashmir’s Muzaffarabad will make this an event to remember. More importantly, this event will project Kashmir’s image as a soft and peace loving place. Kashmir Banaspati and Oil is incredibly happy and grateful to be a sponsor for this event.”

“Allah has blessed our nation with a gift near our national independence day, in the form of the KPL. We are one of the very few nations of the world that came into being without violence, through legislation. Our tournament in AJK with local and international participants is testament to our commitment for peace and stability within the region. Let us hope that this can serve as an example for future generations, we look forward to all nations participating in this message of peace.” – CEO KPL Ch. Shahzad Akhtar.

“This is a message of peace from Pakistan for all nations. We would like to thank our fans, sponsors and brands for making the Kashmir Premiere league a smashing success, despite the hurdles faced. We look forward to making this league an international icon over the years to come. I would want to congratulate my team (KPL), the players, the franchise owners, our partners Blitz (Broadcast), Transmedia Group (On-ground), production partners TPT, SRG, and all our sponsors, and most importantly, our viewers and fans, for making this dream a reality. Pakistan Zindabad, Kashmir Paindabad.” – President Arif Malik – KPL.

The tournament is expected to catch fire with independence day celebrations approaching, as crowds glued to their screens to watch their favorite rivalries in the stadium, with the jubilant crowd of Azad Jammu n Kashmir cheering them on. It is a much-needed breath of fresh air for the region, and a sparkling example of how sports diplomacy can be used for world peace.

ICC nominates Pakistan’s Fatima Sana For Player Of The Month Award

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Aug 9, 2021

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International cricket council (ICC) nominated Fatima Sana for the July Women’s Player of the Month award on Sunday. Fatima is one of the youngest and talented Pakistani cricketers nominated for her fantastic performance in the ODI against West Indies, held In July.

The Nominees

Alongside Fatima Sana, Hayley Matthews and Stephanie Taylor are sharing the nominee category from West Indies. Sana made her ODI debut against South Africa in May 2019.

She has played in 10 ODIs and 7 T20Is for Pakistan’s women’s cricket team. However, her ODI achievements against West Indies include 28 runs off 19 balls in the fifth ODI and a consecutive five-wicket haul in the fifth and final match of the series. She was also named the player of the match for her performance.

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Player Of The Month Awards

ICC has initiated a series of awards for best players of the month to recognize the stellar performances showcased by the cricketers. Nominees are shortlisted based on their performance for each academic calendar. The shortlisted players then get the votes from the ICC Voting Academy and fans around the world.

ICC will announce the winner on the second Monday of each month.

ICC Statement

In a press release, ICC stated:

“Fatima Sana was the leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in the ODI series against the West Indies. She was also a joint-leader for her side in the T20I series between the sides.”

The statement further added:

“A maiden five-wicket haul from Fatima Sana helped Pakistan defeat West Indies by 22 runs via the DLS method in the fifth ODI of the series. In the same game, with four overs remaining in a shortened innings due to a delayed start, Sana scored an unbeaten 28 off 19 balls, which included four boundaries.”

The results for the nominations will be out next week.

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“I am currently single” – Says Faryal Mehmood In A Recent Interview

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Aug 9, 2021

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Pakistani model and actress, Faryal Mehmood, has a number of projects to her name. With her extrovert nature and not filtering most of what she says under the umbrella of being real, she gets wrapped up in controversies as well. Invited to Time Out With Ahsan Khan, she was asked to address some of her controversies, one of which further spiraled out of control.

Body shaming incident

Ahsan Khan asked Faryal about the body-shaming statement for Hareem. Faryal started explaining the technicalities of it. She said that when asked a question in yet another show, Mazaak Raat, she answered in a way that excluded Hareem. The question was that if she had a car that had three empty spaces and she had four people with her, who would she not invite in the car? The options had three of her friends and Hareem, which is why she excluded the latter.

It was all fine until Faryal went on and commented (which she calls a ‘small joke’) that it’s because Hareem is fat and she would not fit. First of all, how can you make a joke about someone you say is not your friend?

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Anyway, Faryal did not stop there and went on to defend herself by saying there was no need for anyone to get offended. Why? Because she has been body-shamed so she understands body shaming.

Excuse me? Just because you have been through body shaming, does it give you the license to do that? Which book says that?

She also adds that since she has been body-shamed, and was able to get slimmer so it is no rocket science. Hareem can also do it.

Honey, you are digging a deeper hole!

Sonya Hussyn and Faryal Mehmood

Going back to the incident when Faryal says she was body-shamed, she names Sonya as the perpetrator. Faryal finds it a case of professional jealousy. Clarifying what had happened, Faryal said that she and Sonya had worked on projects together but later she replace Sonya. After that, not only did Sonya refuse to recognize Faryal on two shows she was invited to but also body-shamed Faryal.

Considering Faryal has gone through a similar incident herself, it is an extremely irresponsible statement that she made about Hareem.

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Faryal and Daniyal Raheal Marital Status

Time Out With Ahsan Khan, it seems, has been a hub of revelations. In the episode with Faryal, it was also revealed that Faryal is single. Earlier, when there were rumors about their (Faryal Mehmood and Daniyal Raheal’s) separation, the model had come forward to reject them saying they had different schedules given their work commitments, but all was good.

Now, she has announced at the show that she is single and she does not want to delve further into this.

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While the actress wants people to respect her privacy and not be discussed when it relates to her private matters, she can openly ‘joke’ about someone she is not even friends with? Not only is the joke extremely irresponsible but she further defended herself saying Hareem can always get thin, as a counter statement. This is some double standard.

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Samrah Enterprises Launches Dandy And Hills & Vales Products For Nationwide Delivery On Daraz.pk

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Aug 9, 2021

[5^th August 2021- Karachi, Pakistan] After successfully launching their products across Pakistan at leading retail stores – Samrah Enterprises will now be delivering Dandy and Hills & Vales ice cream products nationwide through Daraz.pk.

Dandy and Hills & Vales products come under the vast portfolio of Samrah Enterprises. Dandy offers unique cube and bar shaped ice cream pieces along with ice cream tubs, and Hills & Vales is a premium ice cream brand that offers 16 different flavours including 4 low fat, low sugar options.

“At Samrah Enterprises we aim to provide consumers with quality products from all over the world that they can trust, and with this initiative we want our products to reach customers far and wide through a trusted outlet like Daraz.” Said Samrah Munsub, Director, Samrah Enterprises.

Dandy and Hills & Vales products are also available to buy at leading stores in Pakistan. They are also available online at naheed.pk and Samrahenterprises.com.

Cornetto & Careem’s Viral Campaign #LoveOnTheGo Made Waves Over Social Media

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Aug 9, 2021

A viral campaign is always interesting to see and be a part of, but when it is done by two of the biggest brands of the country, it becomes even more interesting! That is exactly what happened when everyone’s favourite frozen dessert Cornetto and Pakistan’s most loved ride-sharing app Careem joined hands for their latest collaboration, #LoveOnTheGo!

What made everyone talk about #LoveOnTheGo? We’ve compiled a summary for you to read!

It all started when an influencer, ZainWain, took to his Twitter to reveal that he had just gotten rejected by a girl in his Careem ride and he couldn’t help but feel embarrassed and saddened by it. Replying to this, both Cornetto and Careem told Zain things would have been way different if only he had offered a Cornetto to her! In fact, he might have gotten free credits too, with a chance to win an iPhone 12 even, because Careem and Cornetto have come together for a great offer worth trying — all found on the Cornetto lid with the #LoveOnTheGo.

Checking these replies out, Twitterati and social media were abuzz by not only talking about what happened to Zain but also how they would be up for utilising this great offer by Cornetto and Careem! Soon, #LoveOnTheGo trended all across, and we saw some popular influencers sharing stories of their experience with the Careem x Cornetto collab and how both the brands have made differences in their lives, especially when it comes to somebody special!

Starting with Comedian and influencer Ghazanfer Jaffery and his partner, the couple expressed their love for Cornetto and Careem’s latest collab as they told their viewers how both the brands have played a role in their love story. Then the duo of Afifa and Zain, popularly known as the Mismatched Couple, revealed that Cornetto has always played a part in their story too and how this sweet offer can get people some free credits and even a chance to win an iPhone 12!

Seeing this, other major Influencers, such as Fariha Asghar also revealed how she and her beau found this Careem and Cornetto collab coming in handy when he got to use the promo code on the Cornetto lid for Careem and she got to eat some Cornetto’s from the saved amount! Seeing this, influencer Aden Rehan, took to her popular Instagram page as well and spoke about how traveling is incomplete without a cornetto and how it makes road trips double the fun!

The influencers not only got to reap the rewards from this fun cross-collaboration between Careem and Cornetto, but also got to experience love on the go by utilising the best of both worlds. Just who doesn’t love that Cornetto sweetness getting sweeter with free credits, right?

We love how this collaboration has made so many around Pakistan enjoy the best of both worlds and we really hope to see more of such creative brand collaborations. We can already bet that Cornetto with its continuous creative ideas will surely surprise us with yet another highly-anticipated collab! But till then, we will surely remember this one for all its fun moments!

Did you get any free credits or maxed out your luck with an iPhone? Let us know!

U Microfinance Bank & CDA Join Hands To Plant The Largest Miyawaki Forest In Islamabad.

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Aug 9, 2021

U Microfinance Bank in collaboration with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) led a tree plantation drive on 6th August 2021 in I-8 Kachnar Park Islamabad. The plantation took place on approximately 1.5 acres of land and consisted of 6000 trees making it the largest Miyawaki Forest in Islamabad.

U Microfinance Bank strives to become a triple bottom line focused company with “People, Planet and Profit” at the center of its vision. This is the third year that U Bank has participated in annual tree plantation drive which is part of U Bank’s larger vision to work towards reducing its carbon and waste footprint as well as towards introducing products while keeping the effects of climate change in mind.

Named after the famous Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, the Miyawaki method is a forest regeneration technique that aims to recreate self-sustaining, multilayered indigenous forests on degraded land with little to no human intervention.

Addressing the gathering U Bank’s President & CEO, Mr. Kabeer Naqvi said “Climate change threat is very real and is already here. All of us have to collectively work at organisational and individual level to mitigate the devastating effects of deforestation and land degradation, which have placed Pakistan in the list of climatically very vulnerable countries in the world. U Bank will continue to play its part in environmental protection and regeneration related initiatives and projects. Our hope is that more companies and people will come forward and join hands in addressing this cause which requires immediate and utmost attention. We only have one planet. We must respect and protect it”.

Xiaomi Surpasses Samsung, Becomes The Biggest Smartphone Vendor

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Mehak Zehra

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Aug 9, 2021

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[Update: August 9th, 2021]: Xiaomi had overthrown Apple in the IDC list as World’s 2nd biggest smartphone manufacturer not too long ago. Samsung, however, was still at the top. Now, Xiaomi has added one more achievement to its name after the firm, Counterpoint, published their research.

According to the research, with Xiaomi’s sales growing to 26%, it has established a 17.1% market share globally. For the same time period, Apple stands at 14.3% and Samsung stands at 15.7%. Therefore, Xiaomi is now the biggest smartphone vendor. Since 2011, the brand has shipped more than 800 million phones all over the world.

Additionally, Xiaomi was also noted as the biggest smartphone brand in the European region as well.

More great news! According to Strategy Analytics @Xiaomi was the No. 1 smartphone brand in Europe for the first time in Q2 2021! A huge thanks to all of our fans and partners that made this possible! #NoMiWithoutYou pic.twitter.com/pf82i6TuM4

— William Lu (@WilliamLuXiaomi) August 3, 2021

[August 2nd, 2021]: While the rivalry of Samsung and Apple users may continue, the former is still at the top of the IDC list. Now, bad news for Apple, but they have moved further down. Xiaomi has occupied its place, becoming the second-biggest smartphone manufacturer in the world.

IDC list was made at the end of the second quarter of 2021. It accounts for shipment volumes, year-over-year growth, and market share. Counting all of that, IDC deduced the result which led to quite an uproar. The report was first revealed by Canalys Research, and then, reaffirmed by the IDC analyst.

Xiaomi – the second biggest smartphone manufacturer

Xiaomi attained the position of being the second-biggest smartphone manufacturer having shipped 53.1 million units. Last year, the number stood at 28.1 million units. The market share it occupies is at 16.9%. For Xiaomi, the year-over-year growth, according to IDC, stands at 86.6%.

One important fact, however, is that in calculating the figures, they have included all brands of a manufacturer. Therefore, when calculating for Xiaomi, they included Poco and Redmi as well.

Where does Samsung stand right now?

Even though the market share of the biggest smartphone manufacturer dipped in value, it retained its position. Samsung currently has over 59 million shipments, four times what it was in the second quarter of 2020. Even with this number, the market share went down by 0.7%: previously, it was 19.5%, now, 18.8%.

Apple and the others

Apple stands at the 3rd, while Oppo and Vivo occupy 4th and 5th in the list. The stats for Apple show that it has made 44.2 million shipments and has a 14.1% market share. Comparatively speaking, the numbers of the company have increased from last year. Previously, it stood at 37.6 million shipments and 13.6% market share.

Oppo and Vivo also witnessed an increase in shipments but talking about Apple, it is not that unthinkable to see it sink on the list. Your shipments increase when people have the buying power. Considering Apple does not target everyone, it is understandable that they occupy a second or a third place.

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10 Weird Sports Games That Used To Be In The Olympics

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Aug 8, 2021

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Olympics are one of the biggest and prestigious game events in the world. However, the Olympics have seemed to evolve. With different sports losing their popularity, many games that were once a part of this prestigious event are, now, nowhere to be found. Let’s look at some of the weirdest sports games that were a part of the Olympics until a few decades ago.

1. Tug-Of-War

The grade school game we grew up playing was a part of the Olympics game timeline from 1900-1920. The team consisted of eight players on each side of the rope, and the side which pulled its opponents the furthest would be the winner. The controversy attached to this sport was seen in the 1908 games. Britain took the gold home despite the protests that the Brits wore illegal footwear.

2. Live Pigeon Shooting

The questionable game, which only lasted one Olympics in the 1900 Paris Games, was live pigeon shooting. The competitors had to shoot live birds. In case the competitor missed two shots, they would be eliminated. In a single event, nearly 300 birds were ultimately killed. Following the protests from the animal rights activists, the live pigeons were replaced with clay ones in the subsequent games.

3. Obstacle Swim

Another game that was the highlight of the 1900 Olympics was obstacle swim. The competition required swimmers to climb over and under the hurdles to swim across a 200 meters course.

4. Rope Climb

The Rope Climb made its Olympic debut in 1896. The climbers were judged on their time and style as they climbed up a 14-meter-long rope. The last Rope Climb game in an Olympic event was in the 1932 Summer Games in Los Angeles.

5. Standing Jump High

This game ran its course from 1900-1912. The game made the contestants jump as high as they can in hopes of creating a record.

6. Arts Competition

The Art Competition included both performance and fine arts and ran its course from 1912-1948. In 1948, 25 different countries sent their artists to compete in the Olympics. Later, the category was removed as the majority of artists competing were professionals.

7. Running Deer Shooting

Unlike pigeon shooting, Running Deer Shooting used cardboard cutouts of deer with three concentric targets. The deer moved quickly while the shooters took two allotted shots at each of them.

8. Bowling

Bowling was in the lineup among the 1988 and 1996 Olympic Games. However, in this age and era, bringing back bowling is a piece of cake since we have exceptional bowlers worldwide.

9. Motor Racing

There were only two Olympic Games where motorsports were part of the program – cars in 1900 and boats in 1908.

10. Croquet

This sport ran its course from 1900-04. Safe to say that this fun game featured many older adults, making the Olympics an age-friendly event.

Do let us know which game did you never expect to see on the list.

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Actor Meiraj Haq Catches A Man Publicly Beating His Wife In DHA, Islamabad

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Dr. Rida Qamar

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Aug 8, 2021

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It looks like the violence and domestic abuse incidents are nowhere to stop unless there is accountability for the crimes. Yesterday, yet another case of domestic violence was caught on camera in a renowned restaurant in DHA Islamabad by the actor Meiraj Haq.

Meiraj Haq Caught A Husband Beating His Wife

Yesterday, Meiraj Haq took to Instagram to share the news, which was witnessed by many in a restaurant in Islamabad. He recorded an incident where the husband was physically abusing his wife in public. However, no one came forward to help the victim, and everyone remained still as a bystander.

Take a look at the video.

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As soon as the actor intervened, the husband started shouting at him too. He moved on to say that; She is my wife. You have no right to do anything about it. Adding, I was beating her up because it’s my problem.

The situation seemed to keep escalating. However, the actor informed the authorities so that appropriate measures could be taken to protect the victim.

Meiraj Haq’s Stance On The Incident

Later the actor took to social media to explain the situation regarding the incident. He stated;

“I did everything I could do to protect the safety and wellbeing of women. I reached out to the police, DHA and all those who could take measures to ensure her safety. Today, the authorities and I talked to her, and she mentioned that Im happy with my husband, and I have no issues whatsoever. Kindly terminate the case because it’s a matter of my respect.”

He then added;

“I refrained from posting personal details regarding both husband and wife because the situation is critical and should be addressed carefully. I did everything I could do to try and manage the situation.”

He then pleaded with the public to notice the alarming rise in domestic violence cases. “If you see someone in help, kindly move forward and help them as much as you since our parents and religions teach us to do so.”

Amidst the alarming situation, the domestic violence bill presented by Shiren Mazari has not been passed as of yet. Meanwhile, it’s high time that authorities take some measures to ensure the safety and well-being of women in our society.

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