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5 Inexpensive Useful Tech Gadgets You Need To Get Your Hands On

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Technology is advancing quite swiftly with the turn of the second decade. Innovations are being made. People invent new products every day. They make this intending to make their life easier. That is why tech gadgets are made. Remember when we used to watch ‘Inspector Gadget’? It was one of the most creative cartoons of the era.

What gadget did he not pull out from that coat? While many of those gadgets are near impossible to implement with our current technology, it does not end there. That does not mean you cannot own a handful of useful Tech Gadgets. They don’t have to be expensive and can still be highly valuable. So, what are some of the inexpensive, helpful Tech Gadgets that you must get your hands on?

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1. Power banks:

In the age of depleting battery and lose progress, power banks are essential. A lot of smartphones don’t have a 5000mah battery. This makes it difficult for the user to work on the phone for the whole day. Powerbanks allow the user to charge their devices on the go. If your phone capacity is at 3000mah and you have a 10, 000mah bank, you can quickly charge your phone two-three times without worrying. MI power banks are quite reliable and cheap.

You can get a decent 10,000mAh bank for less than Rs.3,000/- If you’re going for lesser capacity at 5000mah, you can get one for less than Rs.2,000/- These are inexpensive Tech Gadgets which can save your work, your social media status, and even your life. Who knows when you might need to use the phone, but the battery is out.

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2. Smartwatches:

With evolving technology, analog watches are becoming more classic. Now, people are shifting a lot towards smartwatches. This is because smartwatches offer features besides telling the time. The Haylou smartwatch has a fitness tracker built in it too. The Realme brand is a sleek designed smartwatch with enormous features. They even have a heart rate monitor to keep your vitals in check.

Additionally, sleep trackers in smartwatches allow users to keep an eye on their nightly hours. If you don’t get enough sleep, your brain will compromise in its functions. The Haylou smartwatch can be bought at about Rs.4, 000/- and the Realme band is set at about the same price!

3. Mobile VR Headsets:

Usually, whole VR sets can cost a hefty amount. They are state-of-the-art so that they can be quite expensive. However, you can have a similar experience in a cheaper alternative. Mobile VR headsets are a thing now. They have enough space for your phone to fit in the front. Then you wear it and watch the world around you explode! You can install 360 view applications, VR mobile video games, and whatnot.

A standard VR Headset is going to cost about Rs.1,500/- here in Pakistan. However, there are even cheaper headsets available that start from Rs.650/- It gives you a sense of VR while keeping a lightweight on the pocket. Chalk this up on your list of cheap Tech Gadgets!

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4. Glucometer:

Now this one is essential. It does not lie in the entertainment and leisure criteria, rather the medical. Diabetes is quite common in people these days. It is a disease that can be carried forward through generations. It can be active, or it can just lie dormant. However, one must always be vigilant. Glucometers serve the purpose of letting you know about your blood sugar levels.

Too low levels, and you could faint! The apparatus is not bigger than your palm. It uses a sharp, sterilized needle to prick your finger and draw blood. Then it automatically analyzes your blood for its sugar levels. It is recommended to keep your sugar levels in check once every month or so. The prices of these vary, but the standard can be set between Rs.500/- and Rs.2,000/-

5. Vehicle Escape Tool:

This is yet another tech gadget on the list, which is for emergency purposes. It is a tool that uses vibrations to break car window glass. If you are ever in an emergency where the door won’t open, this tool will save your life. It produces vibrations when touched on vehicle glass, completely shattering it.

They are not expensive gadgets, and one can save yours on someone else’s life one day. You can get one online at a price of about Rs.1,000/-

These are just some of the useful, inexpensive Tech Gadgets you must get your hands on. They are reliable and long-lasting, as well.

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Kartarpur Corridor Anniversary: Sikh Community Praises Pakistanis

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A local news channel reported that the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak committee thanked the government for opening the Kartarpur corridor. Last year, PM Imran Khan had opened the corridor to travel from India to Pakistan for the Sikh community. It has been one whole year since then. And considering access to the holy sites means a lot to any religion, the Sikh community has shown immense gratitude for the PM.

Kartarpur Corridor

The border gives access to Narowal from Dera Baba Nanak town of India to get to the shrine of Baba Guru Nanak, the religion’s founder. Therefore, opening this corridor is a show of good faith towards religious harmony with not just the Sikh community in Pakistan but also with the neighboring country.

The committee has declared that it will be celebrating November 9 as the anniversary of this historic move. And they also acknowledged General Qamar Bajwa’s role in making such a decision possible. This move allows the Sikh to make their pilgrimage to their holy shrine and perform rituals.

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Historical context for Sikh’s emotional response

A country with which we share a long history, both sides encounter problems traveling to the other country. And yet Pakistan has ensured that issues like visas do not limit Sikhs to perform their pilgrimage. They have ensured that the Sikh community can travel visa-free to the shrine of Baba Sahib. And it came as a much-welcomed decision for the corridor opened on the 550th birth anniversary of Sikhism’s founder. Moreover, the Sikhs around the world were filled with emotions.

Baba saheb spent the last 18 years at Kartarpur after having traveled a large part of Asia. To his name, there are more than 900 poetic hymns.

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Inter-religion harmony

Religion is a part of identity for many people. And giving respect to religion is always welcomed by the religion’s subject. So this show of good faith by the Pakistani government is indeed going to endorse harmony between religions. And it shows Pakistan’s leaning towards promoting religious tolerance. All in all, the project is a gift for the entire Sikh community from the Pakistani government.

The project had been initiated on the directives of Imran Khan as a peace-building measure for the region and to promote interfaith harmony, which is entirely funded and executed by Pakistan as a gift for the Sikh community.

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Apple’s One More Thing Event 2020: Here’s What To Expect!

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Apple has already established grounds for it’s best releases so far. The hype began with the rumors of the new iPhone. It kept on going up and up as the days progressed. The release of the pandemic has not hindered Apple’s plans by too many degrees. The company held it’s an online-only event not too long ago.

They revealed the specifications of the iPhone 12 as well as the smartphone. The products were released, and the memes were done with. However, recent news suggests that Apple is not yet done with its year. Apple still has a trick up its sleeve. The company is hosting a ‘One More Thing’ event on November 10th! What will this event bring about? Is there more to Apple than meets the eye?

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Apple This Year:

iPhone 12 has had a fantastic response from the audience. It was widely appreciated because of its specifications. When it comes to the processor, the phone features an A14 bionic chip. This seems to be the latest bound in IOS technology. Apple released four variants of the iPhone 12 and even a new color. You have a comprehensive option on which variant to go for. For those classic iPhone lovers, the iPhone 12 mini is a suitable option as it resembles the iPhone 5.

Now, with this recent event airing soon, how can we watch it? Well, there are a handful of ways that that can be done. Firstly, if you have access to YouTube, you can watch it on their channel. Apple has not put any restrictions on the audience count. This is because the entire audience is virtual; there is no on-stage life. Secondly, you can stream it from Apple’s official website. Similarly, the event stream will be available from the Apple Event application on your Apple Tv.

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What to expect?

The primary focus of the event is expected around one thing. The name tells us that much, but what one thing? Apple’s team has never held an event that late in the ear before, so it all seems a mystery. The most expected release is the new MAC. The company is using the latest technology to develop their products.

They intended to release a new silicon processor, but the news was not confirmed before. The company is calling its new processors Apple Silicon. What gives the biggest hint is that Apple itself got these devices into focus. When the year began, they said that Apple Silicon powered processors will be available by the end of the year

It further explained that the entire Mac lineup would make the switch to Apple Silicon by 2022. So can this ‘One More Thing’ really be a new Mac release?

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Other Possibilities:

Some more potential products do come to mind. The Apple Macbook Air and Macbook Pro have been talked about for quite a while now. It as has also been reported that a 13-inch Macbook Air and 13/16-inch Macbook Pro might be seen. Additionally, Apple was working on AirPods studio. These are like the AirPods but are over-the-ear headphones. What if they are also released?

Finally, Apple talked about the new macOS version. It had been in Beta version since this summer so maybe now is when we finally see MacOS 11.0.1.

Whether it is any of these devices remains to be seen as the event nears. However, the Mac release is the most expected one out of them all.

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Pakistanis Just Found ‘Anji’ From Drama Serial Dhoop Kinare!

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Dhoop Kinare is one of the most classic dramas Pakistan has ever produced. Its fans still keep it as the ultimate benchmark of incredible cinematography, storyline, and ideas.

What Was Dhoop Kinare About?

Dhoop Kinare traced the relationship between a young doctor and a senior one. It used comedy, pathos as well as suspense to keep its audience gripped. Produced in 1987 by PTV, the show also centers around another hospital team in a hospital in Karachi. Their routine lives, public and private, are both explored. 

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Many love the drama till today because of how at that time. The show centers on doctors in a hospital in Karachi and revolves around their routines in public and private spheres. Anji was Zoya’s friend in the drama who had her fair share of fans. Now, all these years later, Anji has been rediscovered by many on Twitter, and they’re elated!

Anji aka Kehkashan Awan

Kehkashan Awan is a management consultant and also a political activist on her Twitter. Someone thought she bore a remarkable resemblance to Anji from Dhoop Kinare, and so they asked. Anji was rediscovered in 2020. All these years later, the woman has not lost an ounce of grace!

 Twitter Reacts

People on Twitter lost it after they found out Kehkashan Awan was after all Anji. This discovery brought back memories of Dhoop Kinare for everyone. The drama has been central in almost every Pakistani’s life, and the rest can say they were forced to watch it. Nonetheless, everyone has watched it.

Many recounted their mothers or wives dragging them to watch the drama; others remember sitting with their grandparents and watching it. Check out what they all said!

 A Benchmark For Dramas 

While Dhoop Kinare was about love, the image that it depicted was one that many cherish even till today. It showed love to be immensely simplistic, no ostentatious shows, no forceful consents. Moreover, the subtle manner in which it explored daily life’s issues was also profound. 

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None of that depth or simplicity is witnessed in today’s dramas, which many crave even today. Dhoop Kinare was a progressive drama way ahead of its time. They showed women who wanted to pursue their dream careers; they showed friendship, love without pretense, and life back in the days.

It’s still not too late to binge-watch it; start it today!

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5 Best Courses For Engineering On Coursera

5 Best Courses For Engineering On Coursera
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Educational is one of the most vital parts of our lives. It is attained throughout one’s life, but its basis is established in childhood. There was a time when fractions were a student’s nightmare. Then when fractions seemed simpler, derivation shocked and dazzled! Eventually, the math gets more complex, but there is always a working principle behind it.

That principle needs to be understood actually to see the math clearer. With how the year 2020 has been, you can also benefit from taking online courses. So, here we have a list of some beneficial Coursera Engineering courses. They are not specific to a kind of Engineering; rather, they envelop many fields.

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1. Solar Energy

This is a highly emerging field. It came out many years ago when humans wished to use the sun for energy. Over time, many developments were made. Solar energy is used to power systems on a megawatt-scale. Solar Panels generate energy to convert to usable energy in home appliances and systems too.

The Coursera course on Solar Energy offers an introduction and a slight depth analysis. It explains the parameters involved in the Solar process as well as the panel details.

2. Introduction To Python:

This is a programming course. It offers an introduction and project completion in a critical language. This is because Python has a wide application in the real world. Python can utilize a lot of work on Image Processing. You can simulate programs for Self Driving vehicles in Python.

It is also said that no one can ever completely learn Python. It is that people only use the parts of it that they require. Check out this particular course! An engineer should have a know-how of programming languages other than C++ and Matlab.

3. Wind Energy

This is yet another emerging form of energy Generation. Throughout interior Sindh, Windmills have been placed for generating energy. They require an area with constant access to wind. The world is moving towards renewable solutions. This means that fields like Solar and Wind power are going to go through a boom!

The course teaches a wide variety of things. It starts with basic wind-related parameters and statistics. Additionally, you get to learn measures like propellor size, machine rating, and installation angles.

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4. Astronomy:

Is there anyone out there not interested in space? Elon Musk is leading an entire exploration expedition in space. They intend to send a one way trip to Mars for colonization! Famous figures like Stephen Hawking and Neil Degrass have spent their lives studying phenomena in space. One can never run out of things to learn about in space.

Similarly, this being an 11-week course, still only scratches the surface. However, it gets you familiar with a lot of terms and figures used in aerospace engineering. It does not dive into math, but it also explores theories and concepts put forward by past scientists. Check out this Coursera course!

5. Introduction To Self Driving Cars:

Now, this is a special course for those willing to pursue this field. It encompasses the entirety of how self-driving cars work. They don’t dive entirely into the details, but they do provide you with a working understanding. Self-driving cars will become a thing soon. It will be more common than public transport. Tesla is currently working on them too.

This course explores different angles and offers you an easy learning curve. Check the Coursera course out if you’re into self-driving technology. It is also recommended that you learn about AI and Machine Learning while you do this.

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These complete just a handful of the best courses. Check these out, and you may find that they are definitely worth your time.

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7 Weirdest Foods From All Around the World!

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We as Pakistanis are known for three things all around the world, our love for cricket, tea, and food!

We enjoy spicy, delicious, fresh hot dishes and crave for street food delights such as Pani puri and chaat.

However, not all dishes are appealing! Some of them will blow you off your feet the wrong way and will leave you in shock!

We’ve compiled a list of the weirdest food dishes from all around the world you would not dare to eat!

1. Century Egg – China

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Do you recall the feeling you feel when you want to hurl after you smell rotten egg? Imagine eating one, which is 100 years old! Just kidding! The century-old egg is a dish from China. It is stored in a mixture of quicklime, ask and clay for a few months. This makes the yolk turn dark green even black at times while the whites turn brown. People say it smells of ammonia!

2. Wasp Crackers – Japan

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As you’ve guessed by its name, the Wasp Crackers are chocolate chip cookies like doughs filled with the main ingredients, wasps! However, the digger wasps have a nasty sting, so if you ever think about trying one, all the best to your tongue!

3. Witchetty Grub – Australia

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If you thought the first two items were disgusting, try the Witchetty grub! Sounds like an exclusive witch, right? The larva can be eaten raw or cooked, as per preference. The skin becomes crispy like a roasted chicken, while the consistency reminds one of the scrambled eggs. In case if you were wondering, the main ingredient of the dish is large, white, wood-eating larvae of several months!

4. Escargots à la Bourguignonne – France

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Escargots à la Bourguignonne is just another fancy name for snails! Well, these snails are cooked in white wine, garlic, parsley and butter in their shells. According to those who have tried this dish, its consistency is similar to rubbery clams. PS. If you ever travel to Hong Kong, you can buy the cheap salt version of the same dish!

5. Stink Bugs – Africa

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Stink bugs are said to be the secret ingredient of many dishes to give them a crunch, sort of like an apple. They are prepared through boiling, after which they release pheromones in an attempt to survive. It stings the eyes like onions, but it is what it is.

6. Marmite/Vegemite – Australia/UK/New Zealand

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Marmite is yeast extract, which is a by-product of brewing beer. It is slurry and is found at the bottom of barrels. It looks like a sticky brown paste similar to melted brown sugar with a salty flavor. It is usually spread on toast or is eaten with some cheese.

7. Locust Biryani – Pakistan

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While we have covered some international dishes that might have grossed most of you out by now, let’s mention a national one too! Locust Biryani! Locusts are cricket-like insects that swarm mainly where agriculture is grown.

In Pakistan, these little buggers have caused a lot of chaos for ruining agricultural stock. On the plus side, they are nutritious and are the alternatives to chicken and beef for those who can’t afford it.

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5 Affordable Digital Watches That Launched In 2020

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Watches make you look cool but analog the old watches are a thing of the past. The old watches would tell you time and would stop working when falling in the water. And for some reason they also make the person look cool. Here is a list of 5 digital watches. These are launched in 2020 and are affordable.

1. Nixon Re-Run A158

A luxury digital watch for only $119 from the brand Nixon. The strap is adjustable for your wrist and has a Quartz display. As with the best quality watches, it is waterproof and has a digital screen. There are a few features for changing the mode of the screen and for lighting up the screen. You might think it’s too basic or standard but sometimes basic things are right for you also—a small watch for you to accessorize yourself with.

$119=PKR24,640.70

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2. Suunto Core Altimeter Watch

An all-black watch to complete your fashionable look for $148. And believe me, you are not throwing away your money. A watch with complicated outdoor features, if you love hiking, diving, basically doing anything sporty, this is for you. It has a compass provided for you to see the direction. It is also able to predict easy things like when will the sunrise or when will nightfall. There’s a storm expecting system in the watch to inform you of any upcoming weather problems. The altimeter feature is for detecting the drops and rises in parts—all in all, its a pretty nice watch to have.

$148=PKR24,640.70

3. Casio G-Shock GA 100 1A1 Sports Digital Watch

Another Casio watch, because it’s one of the good ones. This one has an even lower price than the other one. With just $85, not wrong right? Like the watches above, its water-resistant, shock resistant, and comes with several alarm features. One of the unique points in it is the auto-calendar attribute, and it has a two-year battery.

$85=PKR14,151.75

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4. Timex Expedition Grid Shock Watch

Again, from a somewhat known brand, we have a watch with a price of $138. It falls in the category of outdoor watches with a critical feature being waterproof. It can be worn when sea diving or skydiving. Not to mention, it has the quality of lighting up the screen and time-related stuff like vibration alarm, stopwatch, and a countdown timer. It is lightweight and has a lot of other good qualities but make sure to remember that its screen is prone to scratches, so try not to wear it when doing anything rough.

$138=PKR22,975.79

5. Nixon Unit LCD Watch

Need a watch for casual outings as well as for a while doing sports? In that case, you have the Nixon Unit LCD Watch. Despite being from Nixon, it is affordable and costs just $140 on Amazon. It has a feature of showing both positive and negative time options. It’s a full digital watch with a water-resistant key point. Moreover, it also provides a calendar setting and other systems like timer and dual time. Nixon is a known and respected brand, so you should have no fear of getting anything of low quality.

$140= PKR23,308.77

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These digital watches are not the future. They are present. They are also affordable, so what are you waiting for. Go and buy them.

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United Bravo Price In Pakistan, Features & Everything You Need To Know

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Hordes and Hordes and information are raging towards us! They are coming in from all sides with facts and figures! Why is this happening? As the dust clears, a singular logo stands amidst the horde. It bears the brand of ‘United.’ Yes, that is right. This is exactly how fast United Bravo vehicles have entered the market.

They don’t slow down when it comes to brilliance, and they incorporate the latest technology. All of this packed in a single, 4-door car makes for a worthwhile buy. Here is everything you need to know about the United Bravo.

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The Engine:

Believe it when you’re told, this vehicle has an impressive engine. One of the most outstanding parts of the United Bravo is made on a local scale. We, as Pakistani people, don’t have a lot of local vehicle production. So if you wish to get a taste of local, try out this vehicle. Local does not make it bad because Pakistan has a plethora of capable people.

The engine capacity of the vehicle is at 0.8 liter or 800 ccs. It is guaranteed to run quite well on city commutes and can perform on the highway as well. It has a manual transmission, so you better get used to shifting. If you’re an avid manual user, it shouldn’t be too much of an issue for you!

The Variety:

When the United Bravo was first released to the market, it was recalled. This was because people found the color generally bland. It wasn’t anything unique or new. It just looked like your usual small scale car! So, when they recalled it, they made certain modifications to it. When the United Bravo came out yet again, it was with style. They now offered a variation of six different colors.

The interior never looked so beautiful as it did after the recall! Additionally, the seats are extremely comfortable for sitting. This means that you don’t have to worry about a bad back for sitting too long.

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The Features:

We’ve covered the engine, and we’ve covered the interior. So, what else does the United Bravo have to offer? The year 2020 is now entering into 2021 soon, so there should be some technology involved. The vehicle features a whole infotainment system as well as power steering and power windows.

Talking about a sense of security, it even includes a rearview camera, which is usually not found in such stature vehicles. To top it all off, United Bravo also has pre-installed fog lights for those misty mornings! Now how many of these premium features are also available in its competitions?

The Price:

This is one of the most anticipated parts of the vehicle. As expensive as most vehicles of this design are, this one is relatively cheaper. The United Bravo has been priced at nearly 11 Lac. This means that, even in used condition, the vehicle can go for 9 lac or 9.5 lac. You are getting a whole lot of Gadgets and gizmos at a fairly reasonable price!

Keeping all of the above in perspective, the United Bravo offers quite a lot and is a long term investment. It is sure to give Mehran tough competition and maybe even leave it behind in the dust!

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First-Ever Documentary Recorded By Tecno’s Camon 16 Soon To Release!

In the world of modern technology, smartphone brands are introducing advanced technologically innovative smartphones for the audience. Recently, TECNO has launched its pioneer camera phone Camon 16 with advanced photography technology TAIVOS which was highly appreciated by the fans.

The internationally renowned smartphone brand has always come up with innovative technology and remarkable campaigns, providing not only the best phones but also entertainment to its fans. TECNO on its launch unveiled the news of the release of first-ever documentary shot by a smartphone starring Mehwish Hayat, the brand ambassador of TECNO Camon 16. The documentary will be released on November 8, 2020.

Pakistan’s leading actress and Tamgha-i-Imtiaz holder Mehwish Hayat’s real-life will be captured by a vlogger from Camon 16, incorporating the main features of TAIVOS technology. There is always a curiosity among the fans that how the stars live in real life. This time TECNO has recorded a documentary from Camon 16 smartphone on Mehwish Hayat’s life which has created a buzz on social media. Previously Spark 6 was launched with the release of an action short film starring Ali Zafar and received a remarkable response from the fans.

This documentary will provide a feast to not only TECNO’s fans but also Mehwish Hayat’s fans as it will show the star behind the camera and will reveal her daily routine tasks. The teaser released on social media has created a huge hype and will be out in only 1 day.

Mehwish Hayat’s collaboration with TECNO was a great success for the brand earlier and was liked by the fans. Fans are anxiously waiting for the release of this documentary. Everyone is thrilled to know how Mehwish Hayat is behind the camera.

4 Easy Money-Saving Tips For Families On A Budget

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When you are earning for yourself, you can make do with your budget most of the time. However, if you are providing for your family, being spontaneous is not going to cut it. You are responsible for others’ food, their clothes and so much more. So if you want to have a better chance of being their provider, here are four money-saving tips for families.

1. Make A Budget!

You may think it is useless because you have gotten used to your current routine. But you see, you paying your significant expenses by the second half of the month and being hand-to-mouth for the next payment is not healthy. And it so is not the only way! If you make a budget, you will realize that it is not a hard-and-fast rule that you have to be without any money at the end of the month.

All you need to do is allot an amount for each expense and promise yourself that you will be using that amount for that specific expense only. So rent, food, transportation, savings, and entertainment should all get their separate slots. And the last one is essential because if you suffocate yourself, you will use the money you kept aside for savings.

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2. Separate Savings For Children

In the beginning, you may not have as many expenses to bear, and you may think that once they are off age, they will be able to manage their costs, but this is not true anymore. Education is getting more and more expensive. Kids cannot afford it themselves, and by the time they get to university going age, even parents are not able to arrange it at a moment’s notice. So start saving for your children’s education.

3. Gather Coupons

What happens is that coupons are of minimal price. And people throw them away because you think they are not helpful. However, if you make it a routine to use coupons in almost every buy, all together, they make a significant amount. So you will have saved quite a lot. Hence, it is not just a tip but a lesson as well, do not disregard something because it seems insignificant.

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4. Plan Food

For some, this may come as a fantastic surprise, considering they just love thinking about food, but this is very important. When you start planning that you will be eating vegetables for 15 days, meat for 20 days, and five days something fancy, you will know exactly how much you need to keep aside for food. This way, you will not even be spending too much as spontaneous buys after brainstorming for long.

These money-saving tips are not the only pointers; you can look up much more. But they can serve as a starting point for you.

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5 New Pakistani Actors That Have Stunned The Viewers!

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While we have several amazing actors in the industry already, several new Pakistani actors are debuting. And while some still need to put in more effort, some are breaking all barriers and making sure everyone remembers them through their exceptional performances. So we have assembled a list of the actors who are winning the Pakistani audience’s hearts through their talent.

The New Pakistani Actors

1. Javeria Kamran

Ana, the drama aired on HUM tv channel and cast Shehzad Sheikh, Hania Amir, Naimal Khawar in pivotal roles. Javeria played a supporting role as the sister of Shehzad’s character. And she owned the scenes whenever she was on camera. She showed the viewers that she was born to act.

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2. Maha Hasan

Ishqiya on ARY recently garnered lots of attention. It was the chemistry between Hania Amir and Feroze Khan, yes, but it was the utmost level of acting by every actor in that drama. While all of them were veteran actors, Maha Hassan playing the role of Hamza’s sister was wholesome.

3. Arslan Faisal

Upon doing research, I found out that Arslan Faisal is the son of Saba Faisal. So basically, when I saw him in Aangan, I did not know about that; I was unbiased. And man, did I love his acting. He sure has the talent. His acting in Baydardi outclass. He must have gotten the genes from his mother, who is an extraordinary actress herself.

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4. Hadi Bin Arshad – Pakistani Actors of Web series

Cornetto and Teeli once collaborated to make one web series. The web series cast Hadi Bin Arshad as the main lead. He played the role of an intern at an advertising agency. Because not only the series required him to show the transition from a university going student to adjusting to office life, but it also needed him to show his romantic side.

5. Vardah Aziz – Pakistani Actors of Web series

Vardah Aziz played the female lead in Cornetto’s web series. Just like Hadi, she performed her role with absolute perfection. She brought out just the right amount of her comic nature and competing where Lahore Karachi would get compared. For an industry not hot on web-series, they gave an outstanding performance.

Well, we do have talent in our industry. We just need more appropriate and diverse platforms and narratives to ensure that they can showcase their talent’s furthest extent.

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5 Delicious Snacks To Eat Without Feeling Guilty

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We humans often find ourselves munching on random food items. We eat when we are upset and we eat when we are bored. When it’s evening time, some snacks are mandatory to have. It is almost like the day is not complete without there being some form of snacks.

But eating too many unhealthy snacks can be harmful to health. If you spend a lot of your time-consuming junk food, it can take a toll on long-term health. However, completely stopping the flow of snacks to the body is not the solution. Instead of junk food, why don’t we try eating healthy snacks? These delicious snacks reduce the guilt and there are no adverse effects either!

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1. Trail Mix

Winter is swiftly approaching. You wake up some days in Karachi, and it’s chilly in the early hours. With winter comes the added joy of Dry Fruits. Almonds, Walnuts, Cashew Nuts, Raisins are all part of the arsenal. So what you can do is make a trail mix. Mix up all those dry fruits (Maybe add a chocolate chip or two) and serve.

You can have these after lunch or dinner and even in the evening. Just grab a handful while going about your day and eat away!

2. Granola Bars:

These are a good substitute for those who are looking for compact snacks. Granola bars are packed with calories and healthy energy. They come in various flavours and are fulfilling as well. If you work out regularly, eating one bar post-workout can help generate energy.

It is recommended not to have more than two in a day, though. This is because they are high in nutrients, some especially in fiber.

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3. Yogurt

What better snack to eat than this one right here? It’s readily available, and it’s not too costly either. Plus, you can make small combinations of it with other food articles again. If you’re looking for a more flavored version, you can add berries to the yogurt too.

It is not recommended that you add white or brown sugar to it, though. That is unhealthy, but you can always buy flavored yogurt. Even frozen yogurt is not an unhealthy snack. It’s one of the delicious snacks that are better than having ice cream.

4. Oatmeal

Now, this is a snack item that is most suitable at breakfast. Add two spoonfuls to water or milk and have at it. It even extinguishes the hunger for at least 6-8 hours and leaves one with a nice after taste too.

The writer of the article can testify to the healthiness of this snack. They used to eat a plate of oatmeal and two boiled eggs for breakfast. It’s one of the most wholesome, delicious snacks out there!

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5. Fruit Smoothie

Not all healthy snacks have to be edible, though. Some of them can be utilized as drinks too. Fruit smoothies are refreshing on a hot day and relaxing after a hectic one.

Grab a couple of seasonal fruits and blend them together with yogurt. Now that’s another healthy item. The end products are sure to leave you licking the container clean, sipping every drop!

These are just a handful of healthy snacks that you can eat without a tinge of guilt. Have as much as you like, provided it’s not excessive, and you won’t have a reason for shame.

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Umair Jaswal Shares How He Got Into Trouble On His Engagement

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Umair Jaswal, Pakistan’s much-loved vocalist and song-writer, just got hitched a few days ago. Today, he’s shared another impressive throwback to his Nikkah that has everyone laughing (or remembering their own time).

The Trouble

Umair Jaswal got into massive trouble on the day of his engagement. What could it have been? But no, it was no technical difficulty or getting stuck in traffic. The man simply just did not want to dress up fancy!

In the picture, you can see him donning some jeans and a t-shirt while his wife, Sana Javed, is having a good time. Umair remembers that he was just riding his bike at the time and came over to Sana’s. The wife demanded that he at least take off the biker jacket.

 

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Think of it: Umair Jaswal in a proper biker attire while Sana Javed is dressed in eastern clothing. That makes one think Umair was the runaway bride!

Sana Javed Posed Alone!

The beautiful actress posted her pictures alone from the day because her beau was not dressed! Read the caption:

 

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The Easy-Going Life or the I-Don’t-Care Life?

Whatever the event’s placing maybe, it’s a big day for which hours and hours of planning are done. What you wear on the day is a memorable piece of memory for your entire life. Would you just get up and go to your engagement in whatever you’re wearing?

The Wedding

The Jaswal and Javed wedding was a beautiful affair. Taking place a few weeks ago, it was an intimate ceremony due to our current circumstances. However, the pictures and both’s attire is to die for! 

 

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Sana Javed redefined the modern bride’s makeup look. She got ready from the famous Natasha Salon, and her makeup was light, dewy, and so glowy! Umair Jaswal, on the other hand, looked dashing in his ecru sherwani (thank God he dressed up for the wedding!)

Intimate Weddings Are A Mood Of Their Own

Intimate weddings with a handful of people and your own home do sound like a dream come true. Due to the pandemic at large, many have resorted to smaller wedding affairs. Maybe this also makes the mood a lot more casual -which is why Umair Jaswal got married in his biker clothes!

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Jokes aside, wishing a happy married life to the couple!

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HEC In Loss Of Rs. 1 Billion: PhD Scholars From KP Still Abroad!

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Students from Pakistan who secured the Higher Education Commission (HEC) scholarships and went abroad have not returned to Pakistan upon completing their projects. A total of 68 PhD scholars from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are still abroad. In the past ten years, 734 students/scholars from KP went abroad. Out of that, only 550 returned after attaining degrees, 42 either failed or just returned, while 74 are still studying.

The story behind scholarships

Some Pakistani students do end up not returning or do not complete their studies. And they don’t feel the responsibility to either, considering they are not the ones paying. But let’s evaluate what really happens when you secure the HEC scholarship.

When you secure the HEC scholarship, it’s a deal between the university and HEC to let the Pakistanis study abroad. At the end of the degree, however much HEC has spent on you, you are supposed to return that by working in Pakistan for a few years.

According to the rules of HEC, each of the people in question has to return immediately upon completion of their program from abroad and serve Pakistan for five years minimum.

But when you do not return and give back to the country what you gained from abroad or when you do not return, HEC incurs a loss. And the people get marked defaulters.

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The Defaulters

Due to the 68 PhD scholars this year, HEC is in a loss for PKR 1 billion. And they released this information due to the KP Right to Access to Information Act, 2013.

HEC will be going to court to deal with the whole situation and recover their losses. According to the rulebook, HEC can charge a 25% penalty on such cases, so they are doing just that and have taken the matter up with the designated authorities, including FIA, NADRA, Foreign Office, etc.

Considering most PhD applications are of university faculty members, they are the ones who owe HEC quite a lot of money. Let’s break down the official numbers for these defaulters.

  • Rs. 136 million by ten faculty members of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar
  • Rs. 20 million by 2 of Khyber Medical University
  • Rs. 20 million by 2 of Islamia College University
  • Rs. 96 million by 17 of Kohat University of Science and Technology
  • Rs. 10 million by 5 of University of Engineering
  • Rs 28.3 million by 5 of Malakand University

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Other than these people, others owe HEC millions. 2 of them belong to  Shaheed Benazir University, Upper Dir. 11 of them are from Hazara University; 6 are from the Institute of Management Sciences; 10 from University of Peshawar, among others.

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How Thieves Need To Beware Of Tesla’s Sentry Mode!

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Terminator is one of the most defining movies of the previous century. Its idea and core plot are so engaging that it’s still used as a reference today. When Arnold was sent back to eliminate Sarah Connor, no one would have expected the ‘I’ll be back’ line to be so famous. If we observe the future version of humanity in that film, we see robots taking over the world.

Various kinds of machines are operating against humans. Some of these are straight-up Front-line attackers whereas some are mounted sentries. Sentries keep an eye on everything to make sure Skynet doesn’t fall. In reference to the 21st century now, digital sentries are a thing. The difference is that they are not out to eradicate us, yet! So, why don’t we see how Tesla’s Sentry Mode works?

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Tesla In The 21st Century

Tesla is one of the leading names in the automobile industry. The Model S is the baseband version of the vehicles, and it alone deserves recognition too. Tesla works in electrical technology, integrating that into cars. This means that, for Tesla cars, Gasoline is now a thing of the past. The world is moving towards renewable, and thus, the automobile industry is doing so too. So what about Tesla’s features?

One that we are going to be exploring here is the sentry mode. This allows a Tesla vehicle to monitor its surroundings with a watchful eye of a camera. When this mode is active, the cameras on the car are continuously monitoring and recording. There was even a recent incident which occurred involving the sentry mode,

Sentries Are Real

No, we are not referring to the Skynet sentries, rather the Tesla one! Recently, an owner of a Tesla vehicle parked their car in a secure enclosure. It was allegedly secure until the sentry mode picked up an unsavory character. This person was moving swiftly between cars, occasionally peering inside. With such bad acting, this seemed like none other than a car thief! Is that not such a secure feature to have in a vehicle?

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This not only guarantees a watchful eye over your car but recording too. This, in turn, requires that the owner have ample SSD storage for Tesla’s Sentry Mode. If there is an act of vehicle theft at work, and there is no recording, the perpetrator will never be caught.

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The Age Of Security

This is just another example of how swiftly we’re progressing in terms of security. You no longer need the camera in an environment or an alarm for car safety. Now the car itself has a mode that provides 24/7 surveillance when active. Tesla is a company that certainly holds up to its reputation.

Let’s see how many other vehicles will incorporate this technology. For now, if you’re a Tesla owner, make sure you have ample storage for sentry mode! Imagine every car having a sentry mode, and you could see nothing but car thieves running about.

A round of applause to the company for this technological development.

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HUAWEI Y7a Promises Incredible Charging Speeds With A Long Lasting Battery

Lahore – Monday, 02 November, 2020: Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) today unveiled its latest addition to the HUAWEI Y Series, the all-new HUAWEI Y7a. Renowned for combining stylish design and essential innovations at great value, the newest addition to the HUAWEI Y Series meets the needs of today’s young consumers.

It is packed with a super-fast HUAWEI SuperCharge for quick recharge speeds, an enduring battery life that keeps up with a busy lifestyle, a smarter camera that allows users to capture what they see effortlessly and a beautiful big display for immersive viewing making it stand out as the ideal smartphone companion. The HUAWEI Y7a is now available in Pakistan for a price of PKR 35,999/-.

With people using smartphones for ever-increasing creative, entertainment and social purposes, the demand for a device that caters to these needs is greater than ever. That is why HUAWEI Y7a features the 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge that enables quick energy to regain that lets users to stay connected, productive and entertained with HUAWEI Y7a.

With a large battery of 5000mAh capacity (Typical Value), HUAWEI Y7a offers a long-lasting battery life that supports video playback of around 23 hours. Coupled with Huawei’s AI power-saving technology, HUAWEI Y7a allows for uninterrupted user enjoyment during gameplay, movies and more.

HUAWEI Y7a’s rear camera is capable of producing high-definition images thanks to a 48MP Main Camera, 1/2-inch sensor, all of which enables the main camera to maximise light intake, ideal for users to capture high-definition photos in day time. Even zoomed in, the details are crisp and sharp.

Not only for daytime shooting, HUAWEI Y7a also excels in night photography due to its high sensitivity performance and AI capability. Moreover, Thanks to the device’s 120° 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera and 2MP Macro Camera, users are able to capture from a more creative perspective, from distant landscapes to intricate details just 4cm from the lens. On top of this, a sophisticated 2MP Depth Camera helps subtly accentuate the subject with realistic and immersive bokeh effects.

HUAWEI Y7a doesn’t hold back on the 8MP selfie camera either. Besides for AI beautification, its Circular Flash provides even and soft lighting for selfies when shooting in low-light conditions, letting users capture ready-to-share selfies effortlessly.

With a captivating 6.67-inch Full HD display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080, HUAWEI Y7a offers an incredibly immersive viewing experience for gameplay and video playback.

The side-mounted fingerprint power button lets the user unlock the phone more quickly and securely, meanwhile turning on and waking up the phone more conveniently. Using a 3D Ergonomic Design, HUAWEI Y7a offers a firm and comfortable grip.

With internal storage at 128GB, HUAWEI Y7a is easily capable of storing all your photos, videos, audio in one place to access whenever you like.

Running on the latest version of EMUI, EMUI 10.1, the HUAWEI Y7a brings easy-to-use features that make life easier. HUAWEI Y7a is pre-installed with AppGallery, which offers a wealth of global and local apps that enrich the Huawei device user experience. Users can also enjoy a rich library of quality entertainment media on HUAWEI Video, HUAWEI Music and HUAWEI Reader, with new content from top providers being added on a continuous basis. Additionally, users can also download and install Petal Search which acts as a gateway to more than a million apps and games that can be easily installed and used.

Pricing and availability

Available in three natural colour variations: Crush Green, Blush Gold and Midnight Black, HUAWEI Y7a is currently available for PKR 35,999/- only. For more information, please visit: https://consumer.huawei.com/pk/phones/y7a/

Realme C15: Special Version Launched In Pakistan Powered By Snapdragon

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With changing trends and technological advancement, people look for products that promote a faster, easier, and yet a trendy lifestyle. Be it phones, home appliances or accessories, customers, especially the younger generation, tend to choose things that make them look stylish.

Keeping these trends in mind, realme is here with two new phones; the fastest charging phone 7Pro and the 6000mAh powerhouse realme C15. Both devices have a spectacular design language with slim borders and sleek bezels square camera housing. realme 7pro shall be available in two colors, mirror blue and mirror silver while realme C15 with geometric gradient design in marine blue and seagull silver colors.

For the people who usually forget to charge their phone on time, realme’s 65W SuperDart Charge 7 Pro shall be a blessing. It charges the phone battery to 100% in only 34 minutes. With only 3 minutes of charging, you get a charge worth 2.5 hours of YouTube, 2 hours of Instagram and, 3 rounds of PUBG. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Mobile Platform and a 6.4-inch (16.3cm) Super AMOLED Fullscreen makes the phone trendy and up-to-date to the youth style.

The phone has a 64MP Quad Camera with the Sony IMX682 sensor and a 32MP In-display Selfie Camera with upgraded 64MP Pro Nightscape Mode to give ultra-Nightscape videos. 7 Pro is also the first smartphone to pass TÜV Rheinland Smartphone Reliability Verification. It is available for only PKR 54,999. Pre Order Now on Daraz.pk to get the device at only PKR 51,999 plus FREE realme Buds  2.

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Another device that is the confirmation of the promise realme makes with its fans to bring Latest Technology & Artistic Design is the realme C15 with 6000mAh Mega Battery, available at only PKR 24,999 (4GB + 64GB) & PKR 22,999 (3GB + 64GB). realme C15 3GB + 64 GB variant will be available exclusively on Daraz Exclusive price for Daraz 11.11 sale of realme c15 is only PKR 19,999. The phone supports Reverse Charging and a 57-Day Super Long Standby. It has a 16.5cm (6.5”) Mini-drop Full screen with 88.7% Screen-to-body Ratio which is best for watching movies and playing games.

The Instant Fingerprint Sensor matches the youth style where they do not want to waste time typing in the passcode. The Ultra-wide Quad Camera with Nightscape Mode and 8MP Selfie Camera gives a chance to collect memories even at night without worries. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 11 nm Octa Core 64 bit Processor is ideal for mainstream smartphone users and gamers because it can handle most mid-to-heavy apps and games. The Geometric Gradient Design achieves a visual effect that is both regular and unpredictable, which is unique in any entry-level segment.

In the era of smart gadgets, every youngster wants to own a trendy smartwatch that is packed with smart feature. A delightful upgrade to the smart wearable, realme watch S is available for only PKR 12,499. It comes with a 1.3” touch screen round dial and is equipped with auto-brightness. The 16 sports modes make it best for a healthier lifestyle especially for people who like to monitor health, are workaholic, and/or gym users. Its aluminum case and magnetic charging makes it user friendly and gives real-time heart and oxygen monitor which expands into the smart lifestyle category.

Other than these, realme has introduced category N smart products that have home, lifestyle, office, and travel products. The accessories are meant to add great value to the expanding product lineup & symbolizes the cool tech lifestyle of realme. Two cool new prodcuts from category N are sonic electric toothbrush, and smart cam 360. Good news for people to like to buy new products at discounted prices, realme is gearing up for Daraz 11.11 sale which will be live from 11 to 17 November. All these newly launched products will be on exclusive flash sale prices for Daraz 11.11!

Extravagant Mehendi of Jalal & Sons Is Making Pakistanis Furious

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Last year Pakistanis saw one really extravagant Master Tiles wedding. Master Tiles’ owner’s son got married. The wedding was in talks for quite some time. This year, it will be Jalal & Son’s wedding that will get all the attention. Fun fact, the groom is Jalal & Sons’, well, son, and the bride is Master Tiles’ owner’s daughter. If you are a k-drama fan, you will know it to be one chaebol wedding.

Jalal & Sons — Master Tiles (& Daughters?)

In the pictures, we could see celebrities such as Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at the venue. And the decoration would make one give off heavy sighs. But the one thing that caught our attention the most was the dessert table at the Mehendi night. You may think we are over-reacting, so decide for yourself.

Pakistanis furious over the expenditure

Pakistanis are furious quite more so this time than the last time. The reasons behind it are COVID and the resulting financial troubles that the entire country has been facing. COVID led to many layoffs and salary deductions. People are struggling with their needs, and NGOs have been trying to make sure that more people can get their hands on food rations. So, having an extravagant wedding in this atmosphere seems, to them, very offensive.

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COVID spread

And not just the financial troubles, it is also about COVID. You see, the guests, none of them was wearing any masks. And under one roof, there was a vast number of people celebrating the function. Doesn’t that make it a hub of virus infection? But then again, they are rich; maybe they were told COVID was only a conspiracy of the bourgeois.

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Isn’t this fury justified for did you even SEE the dessert table? It extended up to God knows how long, and oh my god did it look pretty. And we wholeheartedly stand with our fellow Pakistanis here because this was a useless waste of money. They could have spent it on an orphanage or poor people who need help.

All we are trying to say is ‘itna kharcha krna tha to hame bhi bula lete.’ 

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4 Things To Do Before You Quit Your Job For Good!

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First of all, don’t quit your job just because you feel like it or that things become hard for you. But of course, if it fits your plan or you just do not want to put up with it anymore and have to quit, well, then here are four things that you need to do before you submit that resignation letter.

1. Clear your tasks

You do start with a job description (JD), but it keeps changing, evolving. Most of the time, it’s not even official. So when you are planning to quit, log all the tasks down and document them. Once you have the list, have it approved with your manager/supervisor. Sometimes it helps raise your image; when the supervisor learns that exactly how many tasks you were currently handling, which were not even in your JD, they appreciate your efforts.

2. Calculate your dues

Calculate your dues, exactly how much your company needs to pay you. There are 2 to 3 components that need to be cleared, and if you don’t clear it with the HR, they might forget, and you would lose out on a significant chunk of what is truly yours. The examples of those components can be your paid leaves. Some companies give cash compensation if you have not taken vacations.

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3. The Succession process

Make the succession process easy for your successor so that the company sees that it won’t be affected much. Otherwise, what happens is that the managers panic and try to negotiate with you on the pay. And aren’t we all humans? If the offer is too enticing, you might just end up staying. This is never the right choice. Why? After the initial panic, the managers start thinking that you forced their hand, and they WILL resent you. Be prepared for a ton of work that will await.

4. Plan out your future right after you quit

Do not quit if you have not planned for the immediate future. If you quit thinking that you will take a break before you apply somewhere, that is the worst thing you will be doing. If you take a break, primarily if you work in software or medical-related fields, companies will not hire you when you do get to apply for a job. They will think that you have lost touch as these fields require you to be up to date with all the new tools.

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Complete these four things and then quit your job. Best luck with your future career!

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The Truth Behind Halal & Haram Edibles In Pakistan

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There are a number of brands that faced defamation and scrutiny due to the sensitivity of the halal/haram issue in Pakistan. Let’s take a look at how many of these cases were blown out of proportion and whether the ingredients in these food items were, in fact, proved to be haram:

Oreo cookies

Oreos are some of the most favorite tea-time biscuits of Pakistanis, whether they’re imported or local. They’re often sold out at grocery stores like AlFatah, but that doesn’t stop us from making trips and hoarding them when they become available again.

Recently, a rumor circulated that Oreo cookies contained alcohol in them.

Since they were imported to the UAE, the packaging was also translated to Arabic. The ingredient ‘chocolate liquor’ actually meant cocoa paste but it was translated to chocolate alcohol, raising concerns surrounding the consumption of Oreo biscuits in many Muslim countries including Pakistan.

However, the government of Dubai itself clarified the issue, releasing an official statement on their Instagram page:

“Dubai Municipality denies the rumor of the Oreo chocolate contains alcohol. The Municipality asserts that the product in the local markets is alcohol-free, but there was a mistake translating the food card into Arabic.”

The Reality of Lays Chips Controversy

This is a rumor that has been circulating for quite some time now.

Many sources speculated whether Lays is haram. However, this misconception stemmed from the fact that the brand used ‘E 631’ – a sodium salt which is present in fish, yeast extract and pig meat.

What is E631 in Lays chips?

Pepsi Co, the parent brand of Lays chips clarified that the E631 in lays was 100% halal, which was backed by SANHA, the halal food certification agency of Pakistan – leaving no doubts for consumers.

With that being said, it is understandable to see why consumers can be wary of food items, but it is also important to research ingredients from credible sources before believing false claims.