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10 Times Brands Turned Savage With Fans & Foes

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Through social media, we see catfights happening every single day. If it’s not Meesha Shafi going after Sadaf Kanwal, it’s probably Reham Khan going after the entire universe.

Although we don’t know these famous people personally, witnessing a brawl on social media between our beloved celebs is always interesting.

Celebrities and influential personalities are not the only ones making social media interesting for us. We have these popular brands who do not sit idle when they are being roasted on social media. Let’s be honest, it’s 2018… everyone has to maintain a good social media presence if you want to sustain, and the brands we are about to mention in this article, they mean business!

So here’s a list of brands with their savage social media responses that prove they are the biggest trolls on social media.

  1. Here’s how Careem managed to hit two birds with one stone

Twitter – Careem

2. Wendy’s throwing some fire at McDonald’s so they can cook their frozen patties

3. Stupid question by Old Spice. We don’t blame the response!

4. OPTP Pakistan trolling haters like a boss!

OPTP – FB

What we need to mention here is that OPTP was severely criticized by digital publications and everyone else on social media for their rude social media replies. Let’s not forget, we take everything too seriously in our country.

5. This is what happens when you ask Wendy’s for advice

6. What a roast by Royal Mall

7. Can’t tell if they’re being sassy or just wanted to give better advice

8. Maybe, Kris Jenner should design accessories for Staples instead!

Celebrity mom, Kris Jenner, tweeted a photo of “Kris Jenner Signature Collection Elegance Pearl Necklace” which looked like it was made of paper clips and pearls. Staples, a Canadian office supply retail chain, clearly didn’t leave the chance to troll her with their clever tweet.

9. When K-Electric Won The Internet With its Public Service Message

Sharmila Faruqi’s Twitter rant badly backfired!

 

10. Last but not the least, Espresso Pakistan’s distasteful message that landed them in hot waters

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We have added this particular example to let you know that there’s a difference in being creative and rude. In an attempt of being sarcastic, Espresso Pakistan cashed on a child’s death for their marketing campaign. A 9-year-old boy died after being run by a vehicle during a rally of former PM Nawaz Sharif. In the extremely poor taste, Espresso posted the ad above on their Facebook Page. Though the cafe might not have intended to mock a child’s death, it failed horribly, enraging users on social media.

Later, the coffee shop issued an apology:

FB – Espresso

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Coming back to the topic, if you have any more savage responses by brands to add to the list above, let us know with your comments.

LUX Style Awards Announces Nominations In 28 Categories

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Karachi: The LUX Style Awards office announced nominations in 28 categories this week for the year 2019. Nominations in the categories of Fashion, Film, Music, and Television were announced for the 19th LUX Style Awards.

Due to the pandemic, the voting with the jurors for the four categories was conducted online, and overseen by auditors, PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC).

Earlier this year, the LUX Style Awards team had announced a postponement of the annual event and pledged to support those in the entertainment and fashion industry impacted the most by the on-going pandemic. LSA redirected show funds and partnered with the Akhuwat Foundation, to support the impacted members of these industries.

Asima Haq,  Director, Beauty and Personal Care at Unilever Pakistan says,

Conceived 20 years ago as a platform focused on celebrating and promoting the entertainment and fashion industries of the country, the LUX Style Awards are considered the epitome of glamour in Pakistan. Earlier this year, we took a call to redirect funds to support those who have worked tirelessly to make LSA the legacy that it is today. Through this decision, we were able to support some of the groups in the entertainment industry that were worst impacted by the pandemic.

However, keeping up with the LSA vision of honoring and recognizing exceptional work in the fields of fashion, music, television and drama, we will be awarding the coveted LSA trophies to the winners this year.”

The LUX Style Awards is an annual event held to honor the best in the fields of Fashion, Film, Music, and television. The winners for the 19th LUX Style Awards will be announced in a befitting virtual ceremony later this year.

Lux Style Awards 2020: Nominations listed in alphabetical order

Category: Fashion

Model of the Year (Female)

  1. Alicia Khan
  2. Fahmeen Ansari
  3. Farwa Kazmi
  4. Mushk Kaleem
  5. Zara Abid (posthumous)

Model of the Year (Male)

  1. Aimal Khan
  2. Champ Imi
  3. Hasnain Lehri
  4. Shahzad Noor
  5. Waleed Siddiqui

Achievement in Fashion Design – Pret

  1. BeechTree
  2. Generation
  3. Miraka by Misha Lakhani
  4. Sania Maskatiya
  5. Zaha by Elan

Achievement in Fashion Design – Luxury Pret

  1. Ali Xeeshan
  2. Husain Rehar
  3. Misha Lakhani
  4. Sana Safinaz
  5. Sania Maskatiya

Best Menswear Designer

  1. Emran Rajput
  2. Ismail Farid
  3. Munib Nawaz
  4. Republic by Omer Farooq
  5. Sania Maskatiya

Achievement in Fashion Design – Bridal

  1. Ali Xeeshan
  2. Faraz Manan
  3. House of Kamiar Rokni
  4. Sana Safinaz
  5. Shehla Chatoor

Best Fashion Photographer

  1. Alee Hassan
  2. Ashna Khan
  3. MHM Studio
  4. Rizwan ul Haq
  5. Shahbaz Shazi

Best Hair & Makeup Artist

  1. Fatima Nasir
  2. Qasim Liaqat
  3. Saima Bargfrede
  4. Shammal Qureshi at Toni & Guy (North Pakistan)
  5. Sunil Nawab

Best Emerging Talent

  1. Asad Bin Javed for Photography
  2. Maha Tahirani for Female Model
  3. Natasha Zubair for Photography
  4. Sachal Afzal for Male Model
  5. Zara Ali for Photography

Category: Film

Best Film

  1. Baaji – Produced by Saqib Malik at Page 33 Films
  2. Laal Kabootar – Produced by Hania Chima and Kamil Chima
  3. Parey Hut Love – Produced by Asim Raza at The Vision Factory Films
  4. Ready Steady No! – Produced by Hisham Bin Munawar
  5. Superstar – Produced by Momina Duraid at MD Productions

Best Film Director

  1. Asim Raza for Parey Hut Love
  2. Hisham Bin Munawar for Ready Steady No!
  3. Kamal Khan for Laal Kabootar
  4. Mohammad Ehteshamuddin for Superstar
  5. Saqib Malik for Baaji

Best Film Actor (Viewer’s Choice & Critics Choice)

  1. Ahmed Ali Akbar for Laal Kabootar
  2. Nadeem Baig for Superstar
  3. Rashid Farooqui for Laal Kabootar
  4. Salman Shahid for Ready Steady No.
  5. Sheheryar Munawar for Parey Hut Love

Best Film Actress (Viewer’s Choice & Critics Choice)

  1. Amna Ilyas for Baaji
  2. Mahira Khan for Superstar
  3. Mansha Pasha for Laal Kabootar
  4. Maya Ali for Parey Hut Love
  5. Meera for Baaji

Best Playback Singer (Film)

  1. Ali Sethi for Bekaraan from Superstar
  2. Ali Tariq for Behka Na
  3. Jabbar Abbas for Jugart
  4. Mai Dhai for Raag Murli
  5. Zeb Bangash for Gudi Wang

Category: Music

Singer of the Year

  1. Ali Pervaiz for Unkahi
  2. Ali Sethi for Chaandani Raat
  3. Haadia Hashmi for Bol Hu
  4. Saakin for Aj Sik Mitraan Di
  5. Shehroze Hussain for Qurbaan

Song of the Year

  1. Late Night by Shamoon Ismail from Brown Sugar
  2. Raavi by Sajjad Ali from Raavi
  3. Resistance by Abdullah Siddiqui from Resistance
  4. Sitaaron se Aagay by Abbas Ali Khan featuring Lalarukh
  5. You and I by Saba Jaswal featuring Abdullah Siddiqui

Best Emerging Talent

  1. Ali Hasan for Chaaraasaazi
  2. Hassan & Roshaan for Savera
  3. Nimra Gilani for Zindagi Tamasha Bani
  4. Producers Hamad Khan & Sohaib Lari for Big Foot Music
  5. Zain Ali & Zohaib Ali for Ali Haiderium

Category: TV

Best TV Play

  1. Aangan – HUM TV
  2. Cheekh – ARY Digital
  3. Ishq Zah e Naseeb – HUM TV
  4. Meray Paas Tum Ho – ARY Digital
  5. Ranjha Ranjha Kardi – HUM TV

Best TV Director

  1. Farooq Rind for Ishq Zah e Naseeb
  2. Kashif Nisar for Inkaar
  3. Kashif Nisar for Ranjha Ranjha Kardi
  4. Muhammad Ehteshamuddin for Aangan
  5. Nadeem Baig for Meray Paas Tum Ho

Best TV Best Actor (Viewer’s Choice & Critics Choice)

  1. Bilal Abbas for Cheekh
  2. Humayun Saeed for Meray Paas Tum Ho
  3. Imran Ashraf for Ranjha Ranjha Kardi
  4. Rehan Sheikh for Inkaar
  5. Zahid Ahmed for Ishq Zah e Naseeb

Best TV Actress (Viewer’s Choice & Critics Choice)

  1. Ayeza Khan for Meray Paas Tum Ho
  2. Iqra Aziz for Ranjha Ranjha Kardi
  3. Saba Qamar for Cheekh
  4. Sajal Ali for Aangan
  5. Yumna Zaidi for Inkaar

Best Play Writer

  1. Faiza Iftikhar for Ranjha Ranjha Kardi
  2. Hashim Nadeem for Ishq Zah-e-Naseeb
  3. Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar for Meray Paas Tum Ho
  4. Sarwat Nazir for Khaas
  5. Zafar Mairaj for Inkaar

Best Original Sound Track (TV)

  1. Ishq Zah-e-Naseeb by Naveed Nishad
  2. Kaisa hai Naseeba by Zeb Bangash
  3. Khaas by Natasha Baig
  4. Ramz-e-Ishq by Shani Arshad
  5. Ranjha Ranjha Kardi by JB Sisters/Rahma Ali

Best Emerging Talent

  1. Haroon Shahid for Do Bol
  2. Naimal Khawar for Ana
  3. Saheefa Jabbar Khatak for Beti
  4. Shees Gul for Meray Paas Tum Ho
  5. Usman Mukhtar for Ana

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Telenor’s Recent Campaign Is All About Providing Customers With #MoreSeZyada Opportunities

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If you’re a gossip hunter and live for exciting news about celebrities, or even if you’re not, everyone knows something is definitely up with Zara Noor Abbas and Ahmed Ali Akbar. The two celebrities and Telenor’s collaboration put Pakistanis in a frenzy!

The Campaign That Had Everyone Hooked

A few days ago, the hair maestro Shammal Qureshi “leaked” a video of Zara Noor Abbas and Ahmed Ali Akbar. The video went viral and here’s why: the two stars broke out into some golden moves and people enjoyed the impromptu to bits. Don’t we all need this energy?

 

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Then came another video which was just as puzzling. While Ahmed runs from something breathlessly, Zara is busy flaunting her adayein. Whether this is all a part of an upcoming movie, a serial or a campaign, it was all unknown.

 

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How Did People Catch On?

Something that kept standing out was the hashtag, “#MoreSeZyada” in various forms. Be it #MoreSeZyadaEntertainment or #MoreSeZyadaDrama, people’s curiosity was getting out of hand. Aakhir what is this #MoreSeZyada and how do we hop on board?

And then, finally, TV commercials were seen everywhere talking about some fantastic developments with Telenor. Think vast coverage, uninterrupted calling experience, great voice connectivity and incredible internet and data streaming.

It’s safe to say that this campaign was incredibly well-thought-out and the way it brought each and every curious cat on board was phenomenal.

Why More Isn’t Enough

Say hello to new aspirations and heights with Telenor’s #MoreSeZyada because they understand more just isn’t enough today. Our world is characterised by constant change and the fact that half of our worlds are entirely virtual today are reason enough to opt for the best telecommunication network.

So what does #MoreSeZyada really mean? Well, Telenor has shown that it means being rid of your tensions. As a part of Telenor’s network, each service you avail is so wonderful that you get lost in it, forgetting the world outside.

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Whether you’re using it to have a productive Zoom call, for your interactive classes, for a Netflix binge or for games, be prepared to have an experience unlike ever before!

As a modern internet user, we’re constantly scouring for more, for better and for greater value. Telenor’s brand ethos is the epitome of those values which is why Telenor 4G empowers Pakistanis. All in all, with Telenor, each service and bundle will take you a step closer to your dreams.

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Pakistani Cop Wins ‘Best Police Officer of Asia’ Award by UN

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Sometimes, one comes across people who dedicate their lives to a singular purpose. They dedicate towards a goal. Many times, this goal is something that they consider immensely bigger than themselves. You see the passion in their eyes as they work towards their goal. They stop at nothing to achieve what they set out to do. When asked, their philosophy is based on a simple principle ‘If not me, then who?’ Dedicated and Sincere Police Officers are examples of such people. Being the bearer of good news, the writer of this article puts forth an achievement: A Pakistani Cop Wins ‘Best Police Officer of Asia’ Award by UN!

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Acts of Valor:

A question may arise in one’s mind: So, what did he do to earn this accolade? If putting it in the simplest of terms, we can say that he did exactly what he had set out to achieve. This honorable police officer, Sajjad Khan, is the superintendent of police from the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He is being recognized for his services and duty as a Legal Liaison Officer in Kosovo. Kosovo is a partially recognized state and disputed territory southeastern Europe.

As the title suggests, a Legal Liaison Officer serves as a mediator between two parties. They often also act as negotiators and assist in fostering better relationships between two parties. They try and understand the various points of view of different people and figure out the best method of optimization of any given situation. The officer, as mentioned above conducted investigations of many different cases of persecution. This said persecution involved being against Muslims. He has also investigated other criminal cases in the international court of justice. Can we imagine the amount of courage it takes to defend the innocent? It is not an easy task and must not be regarded as such.

UN Award
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A Bit of his history:

This distinguished officer had represented Pakistan in the UN peacekeeping mission. This was between the years  2009 – 2012. During the time, he was deployed as the team leader of Kosovo’s capital, Pristina. Rewinding slightly further back, he also served as an Interpol Investigation Officer from 2007 to 2008. His work accomplishments do not stop here. He also served three times as Interpol legal liaison officer and Admin and logistics officer.

These are no small accomplishments in the duration of his life. He even mentioned in a Pakistani newspaper about how hard it was for him. He says that performing policing duties was a challenge when he began in 2003. His history only makes him more deserving of the accolade. He deserves it, and we pride in this Pakistani for getting that award.

Officer Pakistani
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Selfless Acts:

We must acknowledge the lingering fact that there are real-life heroes. When asked, they probably will not regard themselves as heroes because that is a title the people give them. Heroes don’t think about themselves because what they are fighting for is more significant than them. They hold their heads high when they run face-first into danger. It is not because of some misplaced sense of morality. Instead, it is a well-placed sense of doing the right thing.  Pakistani receiving this Award is an achievement on its own.

Our heartiest gratitude towards Sajjad Khan for all that he has done. We hold our heads high in pride for his work. He has undoubtedly gone above and beyond the call of duty. (Pun Intended)

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The Importance Of “Me Time” In A Relationship

The Importance Of "Me Time" In A Relationship
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In the hustle and bustle of daily life, everyone craves time for themselves. No matter how occupied you may be, the significance of “me time” remains unparalleled. Have you ever spent time thinking about how reserving some time for your own self can strengthen your relationship with your partner? No? Well, get ready to embark on the stimulating journey of self-reflection, along with team Brandsynario!

Why is “me time” important?

Alone time in a relationship is extremely important and here’s why:

1. You get time to breathe

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With so much going on in your personal and professional lives simultaneously, you may get super exhausted at times. In such times, you may get triggered over small things losing your temper on the pettiest of issues. Snapping on your partner for no reason at all can get them agitated too. This can affect your relationship with them negatively, creating a toxic environment. It is therefore better to spend some time alone painting, swimming, dancing – literally anything that helps you relax and breathe. Once you get back to being as fresh as a daisy, you can spend the rest of your day with your love, happily.

2. It reiterates the respect you hold for yourself and for your partner

The Importance Of "Me Time" In A Relationship
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Reserving some time for your own self echoes the respect that you hold for yourself and for your partner as well. You owe yourself a couple of hours each day to engage in something that you enjoy doing. And the same goes for your partner as well. For instance, while you might find peace in meditating your partner on the other hand might love dancing. Giving each other the space to do what they like doing cultivates an environment of reverence and admiration – of each other’s interests and comfort. This strengthens relationships in ways that are beyond our mainstream consciousness.

3. It helps you prioritize your mental health

Last but by no means the least, your “me time” revives your sense of self-identity. It helps you realize who you really are as a person. And to be very honest, after a hectic day you deserve some time for yourself. After all, self-care is crucial to help you keep going! Treating yourself with a good read or a hot bath is the least you can do for yourself on a busy day. And you totally deserve it! If you are in the correct mind space yourself, only then you will be able to give back to your relationship. Hence, your own mental health and wellbeing come first. Realize your self-worth and give yourself that treat that you deserve.

The Importance Of "Me Time" In A Relationship
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We often misinterpret the importance of personal space or “me time”. We are all guilty of prioritizing others over ourselves. However, it’s crucially important to realize that we can take care of over loved ones only if we first take good care of ourselves.

How do you like to spend your “me time”? What is your ultimate self-care routine? Let us know in the comment section below.

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5 Quick Recipes You Can Make In The Microwave In Minutes

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The purpose of cooking in a microwave is usually because you don’t want to spend long hours in the kitchen or follow great recipes. The chances are that you are a college student, on a budget, or just want to whip something up quickly and easily in a microwave.

Surprisingly enough, there are a gazillion variations of recipes that can be made in a microwave ranging from sweet desserts to scrumptious filling meals.

Here are our top 5 picks of recipes that can be prepared in a microwave. Fun fact: All methods from the list can be easily made in a mug.

1. Mac & Cheese

Mac & Cheese is such a classic recipe that can be prepared in a mug within a couple of minutes. Here is what you need: Elbow macaroni, kinds of cheese you fancy, milk, and some salt and pepper.

Directions: Cook your macaroni by adding water, macaroni, and salt to your mug. Since all microwaves are different, you can start with 10 minutes and add more minutes until your macaroni is al dente.

Strain your macaroni, add it back to the mug. This time add your choice of grated cheese, a splash of milk, and some salt and pepper to taste. Another 2 minutes in the microwave and you have oozing Mac & Cheese prepared in the microwave.

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2. Chocolate Cake

How to fulfill your cravings at odd hours? You make a microwave chocolate cake in a mug within minutes. This one is pretty simple, the ingredients you need are egg, a pinch of baking powder, splash of vanilla extract, castor sugar, butter, chocolate, cocoa powder, and flour.

Directions: Whisk all the ingredients together in a mug and place the cup in the microwave. Check if your mug cake is made by poking in a knife, once done, serve it with a scoop of ice cream.

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3. Mug Pizza

For this recipe, you will need the right quality ingredients. This is great when you’re craving for some pizza. You will need already prepared pizza dough, pizza sauce, oregano, olive oil, pepperoni, and a blend of the kinds of cheese you prefer.

Directions: Cut small cubes of the dough and mix it with already made pizza sauce in a mug. Add a minimal amount of olive oil and dried oregano and let it cook in the microwave for at least 6-8 minutes. Once done, add your toppings and let it sit in the microwave for another minute or until your cheese has melted. Enjoy!

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4. Burrito in A Mug

Burritos are great if done right, you can easily prepare one in the microwave. All you need is burrito wrap and some leftovers that you can slide in. Leftovers can range from chicken, eggs, beans, rice, potatoes, corn, etc.

Directions: Line the burrito wrap around the edges of the mug like a cone and add whatever you have available in the middle, top it off with cheese. Heat it, roll it and enjoy a delicious burrito.

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5. Omelet

Running late for work? Crack two eggs in a mug, add a teaspoon of oil, salt and pepper, diced onions/tomatoes, and red chili (optional). Mix and cook in the microwave. Enjoy!

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Share your favorite microwave recipes with us in the comment section below.

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6 Pakistani Vintage Ads That Will Remind You of the Good Old Days

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When friends and relatives of the same age group are sitting and chatting, the conversations usually swing to nostalgic encounters of the past, especially the television commercials (TVC’s) we used to watch a couple of decades ago.

Attributes of TVC’s of the Past:

These are the following attributes which we feel we’re part of the TVC’s produced a decade or two ago, but lack in the ones being provided today:

1.   Always delivered a special message

2.  Either a song was used to describe the attributes of the product/service or a piece of background music was used with one word at the end.

3. Everything was simple. Therefore, it had the maximum impact

4. There were no price wars. All brands stood for excellent quality

Here, we will take the readers to yesteryear, when simple yet memorable television commercials (TVC’s) were what added color to our lives.

1. Dentonic

This was perhaps one of the earliest animated TVC’s shown in Pakistan. It had humor from the start; it didn’t have any conversation or debates on the importance of brushing your teeth.

It only had one message, and that was to brush your teeth twice a day, especially before going to bed. I guess it was animated so that children would follow the habit of brushing their teeth.

2. Naaz Paan Masala

Anticipation has always been an indispensable attribute of useful a TVC because anticipation compels the viewers to watch a TVC in the first place. And whenever something is backed by anticipation, then the message does enter the subconscious mind, which helps in brand recall. Again, in this TVC, a rhythmic song was used to narrate why people like to have Naz Pan Masala.

3. State Life Insurance

The TVC featured a little girl singing “Aye Khuda Meray Abu Salamat rahen.” As she sang, she narrated what State Life Insurance was and why it should be bought. It was more of an emotional branding, which requires significant effort to do so, as the right message has to reach the target audience effectively.

Here, the girl was influencing the adult viewers to get an insurance policy.

 4. Morven Gold

One of the greatest TVC’s ever produced in Pakistan has to be the Morven Gold Rhythm of Unity, which was aired in the 1990s. It was a blend of color, message, appeal, theme, choreography, and excellent execution.

The footages and the music were attractive, and the music was a blend of all the folk music, which is part of Pakistan’s cultural hierarchy. The places where the TVC was shot are also the cultural heritage of Pakistan. With only music and dance, the TVC is still remembered for it was something never done before in Pakistan. And the readers will agree when I say that something of that sort has never been done again.

5. Wasim Akram – No Smoking Ad

This TVC, again, had no voice-over just background music and featured Wasim Akram jogging in the park. This was the time when Wasim Akram had taken his ODI hat-trick and had made his position in the Pakistan Cricket Team as an opening bowler. The TVC was more than two minutes long, but even without a song or voice over, the TVC wasn’t boring at all. It was because there was action throughout the TVC.

The two boys were shown talking while sitting on the bench, Wasim Akram was shown jogging and his footages while batting and taking wickets were also demonstrated, which glued the viewers to the screens. And in the end, there was just one strong message conveyed through a simple dialogue when the kid asked Wasim “Wasim Bhai, aap thaktay naheen hain?” and he replied, “Main cigarette nahen Peeta!”

6. Pepsi – Openers

This was just another beautiful TVC. The two Pakistani cricketers highlighted were Shahid Afridi, who had recently joined the team and scored the fastest century, and Saeed Anwar, who had established himself as an opening batsman. During the innings break, both batsmen fought to get their hands on the last bottle of Pepsi.

Afridi got it first, but Saeed Anwer showed him that only he had the opener, which could remove the bottle cap. The TVC used pun, for Saeed Anwer was always an opening batsman for Pakistan and was also an opener then.

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Prosus Ventures Funds $13 Million in Series B Funding to Pakistan’s Ride-Hailing Service, Bykea!

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Bykea, a Pakistan-based on-demand transport & logistics platform, announced that it had raised $13 Million in a Series B funding round led by Prosus Ventures (formerly Naspers Ventures). The round, which brought the total funds raised to US$22m, saw participation from existing investors Middle East Venture Partners and Sarmayacar.

The pioneer and leader in motorbike taxi and on-demand delivery in Pakistan, Bykea plans to invest significantly in its platform strategy leveraging its peak active driver fleet of 30K+ in 2020 for cross-utilization in e-commerce logistics, food, and payment services in 2021. The fresh capital will also be used to expand Bykea’s market reach in smaller cities.

This is a crucial development as it will pave the way for investment by more countries in Pakistan.” said Ambassador for Foreign Investment, Ali J. Siddiqui.

“Bringing partners like Naspers/Prosus ventures into Pakistan will draw attract many other relevant technology investors, bringing more capital into Pakistan. The $13 million investment in the transportation service department will help provide cheap and remarkable services via technology to the middle-class segment of the country.” He added.

The three cities Bykea operates in, Karachi, Rawalpindi, and Lahore, have a combined population of 30 million people. Public transportation is underserved in all three cities, but these urban centers drive the economy of the 5th most populous country in the world.

Motorbikes are the rails for distributors, couriers, e-commerce retailers, and restaurants to move goods and collect receivables, almost entirely in cash in one of the least banked countries in the world.

With 17 million two-wheelers in Pakistan; 4x the number of cars; Bykea offers millions of people the chance to earn an income by tapping into the tremendous opportunity in the country for both transport and hyperlocal commerce.

“Bykea is one of the few internet businesses offering an interface in the Urdu language, and we drive our competitive advantage from being highly localized. This approach has helped us become the preferred partner for part-time motorbike gig workers. Our brand is now widely used as a verb for bike taxi and 30-minute deliveries, and the fresh capital allows us to expand our network to solidify our leading position” said Muneeb Maayr, Founder at Bykea.

Pakistan saw two significant investments during the month of September 2020, one by Prosus Ventures and the other by Pegasus, one of Turkey’s flagship airlines, which has begun flight operations in Pakistan. This investment materialized out of the many meetings held with Turkish conglomerates this year.

Here’s How You Can Wash Your Car Like A Pro In 5 Steps!

Here's How You Can Wash Your Car Like A Pro In 5 Steps!
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Keeping your car clean and well-maintained allows it to have a useful life-span. Vehicles that are neglected sooner or later not only cost for maintenance and servicing but can eventually lead to performance problems.

This is why you must make sure that your car is new or old, its clean. A splash of water and a wipe is not enough. You miss several areas where dust and other buildup and present, and they will only damage your car.

Moreover, it is essential to understand if the tools you are using do more harm than good. Will the chemicals damage your car’s paint job? Will the metal scrub leave a mark? Is this spray safe to use on your car’s body? There are many questions you must ask yourselves.

However, with the method today, when you’ll be done cleaning up your ride, it will be as good as new. You will no longer have to worry about anything anymore!

How To Wash Your Car Like A Pro

1. Conduct A Proper Evaluation

It may seem like a no-brainer to observe your car’s condition; however, it’s the finer details you need to focus on. Have you checked the rocker panels? Is there mud there? Are there bird droppings on the roof? Are there any salt particles from the drive in the snow?

Accordingly, you will prepare for the materials that are needed to cater to your ride. Do keep in mind that older cars may require more waxing and thorough treatment than newer vehicles because they’ve been on the roads for much longer.

2. 3-Bucket System

3-Bucket System
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A car wash aims to scrub the yucks and grime and other contaminants off your car; the last thing you need right now is to put dirty cloth and tools into the muddy water and re-use them.

This is where the 3-bucket system comes in handy. One bucket will be filled with lukewarm soapy water, another with plain water. The one with only water will be used to rinse your mitts and cloths for reusing before you dump it back into the soapy bucket. The third bucket will consist of a mixture of cleaning products only to be used for the tires, as those will be the dirtiest parts of the car.

3. Use A Clay Bar

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Even after you’ve just finished washing your car, if you run your fingers on the body, you’ll be able to feel contaminants still present on the body. Not everything can be washed away with water and soap. This is where you’ll use a clay bar, along with any wax, to remove stubborn spots and marks.

4. Don’t Remove Scratches, Repair Them

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The majority of the time scratches simply can’t be removed, and its a heart-breaking reality you need to accept. However, they can be repaired with a coat of wax or several application repair compounds. So don’t make the scratches worse by trying to fix them!

5. Don’t Be Shy To Polish & Wax

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Waxing protest your car’s paint job from damage and polish gives it a beautiful shine. Hence, don’t feel shy to do both at least twice to thrice a year to keep your car looking and feeling as good as new!

Although we are talking about cleaning the exterior like a pro today, we have another tip for you.

Food spillage or any other liquid spills in your car’s cabin not only causes a foul odor but the remaining splatters build-up, eventually leading to rusting and invite roaches and other bugs.

Hence, keep a small trashcan in your car, avoid eating in it, or letting anyone else eat. If you have hungry children in the seat, then use plastic wraps to prevent spills. You can also opt for back-seat trays and holders that help keep the cups and plates still.

TCL Continues To Be The 2nd Largest TV Brand Worldwide & It’s Flagship C815 Model Bags The Best Buy EISA Award 2020

TCL TV

TCL again claimed the No. 2 position in TV sales volume globally, as per research conducted by global research firm Media (Formely IHS). In the 2nd Quarter of 2020, the sales volume of TCL TVs increased by 31.6% year-on-year to 5.81 million sets. According to the report, the market share of TCL brand TV increased by 3.3 percentage points from 9.4% in the second quarter of 2019 to 12.7% in the 2nd quarter of 2020. The Company’s ranking jumped back to No.2 in the 2nd Quarter of 2020 among the global TV brands, compared to its No. 3 ranking overall for 2019.

TCL TV has developed substantial competitive advantages in product qualities, cost-effectiveness, and Internet content. This can be demonstrated by the company winning multiple awards over recent years and building up cooperation with Internet giants like Roku, Google, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. Therefore, it is believed that the company’s position in the global market will be further enhanced and strengthened. It is expected that the TV sales volume of TCL Electronics will rank international No.1 in the coming years.

Adding to its success, TCL’s latest flagship QLED TV C815 was awarded the “Best Buy TV’ Award at the 2020 EISA Awards, one of Europe’s most prestigious CE Awards. EISA (Expert Imaging and Sound Association) represents the most massive editorial collaboration of in the world of consumer electronics comprising of 61 editorial magazines from 29 countries.

C815 is the flagship model in TCL’s QLED range. The TV offers 4K QLED panel, HDR 10 plus, Dolby Vision, and IPQ Engine, enhances the details and picture quality to a whole new level. The QLED TV has a full-screen bezel-less design with an inbuilt soundbar with a subwoofer from Onkyo and Dolby Atmos, which brings about cinema level audio. The C815 offers advanced AI technology, MEMC, and Hands-free voice control, which lets you control your tv with remote control. Also, the 65-inch model offers a 120 Hz refresh rate, which offers a smooth display and eliminates motion blur.

To view the latest QLED TV range, visit the following link: https://bit.ly/3eDnvtf

POCO X3 NFC – The True Mid-Range Champion

POCO X3

Lahore, Pakistan, 2nd October — POCO, the industry-redefining smartphone brand, launched its latest POCO X3 (NFC). Tailored for young tech and gaming enthusiasts, it adopts a unique finish-line design that screams power. The tool puts performance above all else, offering only the most useful high-end specs with no frills at a fraction of the usual price.

Debuting Qualcomm’s newest and most potent 700-series 4G processor – SnapdragonTM 732G – POCO X3 (NFC) boasts incredible performance that lasts up to two days on one charge, thanks to the handset’s massive 5,160mAh battery. Meanwhile, the phone’s 120Hz+240Hz display creates an incredibly smooth and responsive experience superior to most flagships on the market.

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Precisely the performance you need with the brand-new Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 732G platform

As a perfect daily driver, POCO X3 NFC is all about excellent everyday use and optimized gaming experience. Running on Qualcomm’s most powerful 4G processor to date, the Snapdragon™ 732G, POCO X3 NFC offers sustained peak performance and AI capabilities that will impress even the most demanding gamers thanks to its architecture based on the KryoTM 470 octa-core CPU and Adreno™ 618 Elite Gaming series GPU.

To ensure a steady operation and frictionless user experience, the device embeds LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus, combining an enlarged copper heat pipe with multiple layers of graphite that work together to reduce the heat of the phone’s processor by up to 6 degrees1.

The phone’s incredible performance can be further optimized for gaming thanks to the latest iteration of Game Turbo 3.0, the utility that tunes the phone following game requirements that ensure users get the most out of the handset’s powerful hardware. Additionally, the phone’s Z-axis linear motor provides superb haptic feedback with over 150 vibration modes for different scenarios.

Exactly the immersion you need with 120Hz + 240Hz display and stereo speakers

In line with POCO’s original goal of making innovation available to everyone, POCO X3 NFC sports a stunning edge-to-edge 6.67” FHD+ DotDisplay with a staggering combination of a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate.

POCO X3 NFC boasts one of the smoothest screens in its price category. The Dynamic Switch function allows the phone to save power by automatically switching between 50, 60, 90, and 120Hz depending on the use case and the format of the content displayed on the screen. This allows the phone’s refresh rate to go up for use cases like gaming and down for lighter operations like reading – thereby optimizing power usage

The 240hz touch sampling rate further reinforces the phone’s extraordinary display capabilities, allowing it to beat most competition hollow. POCO X3 NFC boasts a 33% faster response than most flagships currently on the market, providing for exceptionally satisfying user experience as well as giving users a noticeable competitive advantage even in the most sophisticated games.

To ensure the utmost immersion, the device also packs a pair of flagship-grade stereo speakers. The 4cc-equivalent upper speaker, 1cc-equivalent lower speaker, and up to 0.5mm vibration amplitude provide for crystal clear stereo sound and absorbing gaming experience. Meanwhile, the speakers’ ability to self-clean ensures unmuffled audio in the long run.

Exactly the photos you need with a 64MP AI quad-camera system

POCO X3 NFC sports a top-notch rear quad-camera system consisting of a 64MP primary camera, 13MP ultra-wide angle camera, 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.

The phone’s primary camera is a flagship Sony IMX 682 sensor featuring an  ƒ/1.89 aperture and 1.6μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel that produces detailed and ultra-clear pictures. The 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera boasts a 119° field of view propped up by ƒ/2.2 aperture and a 1.0μm pixel size, while the 2MP macro camera and depth sensor complete the setup offering extra functionality and reinforcing the primary lens’ capabilities.

On the front, the device sports a tiny dot 20MP camera with ƒ/2.2 aperture and 1.6μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel, ideal for taking new selfies.

For those trying to stand out from the crowd, POCO X3 NFC packs a slew of innovative features, including six kaleidoscope options, Gold vibes mode, Cyberpunk mode, numerous new photo filters, as well as AI Skyscraping 3.0, presenting new creative ways to brighten up users’ social media feed.

Video enthusiasts can make use of the device’s 4K video recording as well as features including smooth video zoom, focus peaking, and AE/AF lock. The included LOG/RAW format support and Vlog mode not only ensure that users can capture their most important moments in the utmost quality but also turn the phone into a semi-professional workstation for video content production.

Exactly the battery life you need with 5,160mAh and 33W fast charging

Top-level specs are no use without a battery that lasts. To guarantee that users can enjoy all of its unique features, POCO X3 NFC is equipped with a massive 5,160mAh(Typ) battery that lasts over two days under moderate usage. The handset supports 33W fast charging, which means that the device can be charged to 100% in only 65 minutes, but also that a mere 30 minutes will fill it up to 62%1.

The increased charging speed is achieved through the Middle Middle Tab (MMT) technology. In conventional batteries, the electric current is coming from the bottom of the module, filling it upwards, resulting in considerably slower charging speed. Middle Tab (MMT) technology is based on an innovative method in which the battery receives the electric current from the middle and spreads it simultaneously to the top and bottom of the module. This allows for faster and more consistent charging speed while also ensuring battery longevity than traditional layouts.

To buy Poco X3 NFC: https://bit.ly/2Gm3vQD

POCO X3 NFC (6GB+64GB) will be available for Pre-booking starting from 2nd Oct at 7 PM till 4th Oct for PKR 40,999 along with a free bundle of 18W Fast Charge Mi Power Bank 3 10,000 mAh, on Daraz.pk, Mistore.pk, and AirKart. From 5th Oct regular sale of POCO X3 will start on Daraz.pk, Mistore.pk, and AirKart at Early Bird price of 40,999, and it will last till 15th Oct. The original cost of the 6GB+128GB variant of POCO X3 will be PKR 41,999.

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  POCO X3 NFC
Display 6.67” FHD+ LCD DotDisplay

20:9, 2400×1080, 395ppi

240Hz touch sampling rate

120Hz refresh rate

Color gamut: NTSC 84% (typ)

Contrast ratio: 1,500:1(typ)

Brightness: 450 nits (typ) / 380 nits (min)

TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification

HDR10

Wildvine L1 certified

Color Shadow Gray, Cobalt Blue
Dimensions 165.3mm x 76.8mm x 9.4mm, 215g
Network Support Dual SIM standby3

Wi-Fi 5

Processor Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 732G

– KyroTM 470 octa-core CPU,

– AdrenoTM 618 GPU with select Elite Gaming features

 

Storage LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 2.1 storage
Cooling System LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus – Enlarged copper heat pipe + multiple layers of graphite, up to 6°C CPU temperature reduction
Rear Camera 64MP+13MP+2MP+2MP quad camera

64MP main wide sensor

Sony IMX682, 1/1.73“ sensor, ƒ/1.89, 1.6μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel, 6P lens, PDAF

13MP ultra-wide angle sensor, 119° FoV, ƒ/2.2, 1.0μm

2MP macro sensor, ƒ/2.4, 1.75μm, 4cm

2MP depth sensor, ƒ/2.4, 1.75μm

Up to 4K 30fps, video recording, AI Skyscaping 3.0, Night Mode, ShootSteady video, Vlog mode

Front Camera 20MP in-display front camera

ƒ/2.2, 1.6μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel

Connection Multifunctional NFC, IR blaster
Security Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Battery & Charging 5,160mAh (typ) high-capacity battery

33W fast charging

33W in-box charger

USB Type-C

Audio Dual Stereo Speakers

4cc-equivalent 1012 upper speaker, open cavity

1cc-equivalent 1216 lower speaker

Maximum speaker vibration amplitude: 0.5mm

Hi-Res audio certification

3.5mm headphone jack

Motor Z-axis linear vibration motor
System MIUI 12 based on Android 10
Storage Variants 6GB+64GB

6GB+128GB

 

1 Lab results. Results may vary based on individual conditions.

2 The number refers to displays with a 180Hz touch sampling rate.

3 Pricing and availability may vary between markets.

 

Motorway Incident: Police Releases Suspect Waqar ul Hasan

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Police released the suspect of the Lahore motorway incident, who surrendered by himself.

Lahore Motorway Incident made ripples all over the mainstream media when the masses started making noise. This news frightened many women and woke a huge part of the population regarding the major societal issue. People went out on the roads and actively participated in social media protests.

Narrowing the motorway incident suspects down

In the meantime, the CCPO Lahore made a statement that indicated victim-blaming. It ultimately led to a further aggravated public. Within 2 days, the whole of Pakistan was actively speaking about it. And not even a week had passed when the police released information regarding 2 primary suspects; Abid Ali and Waqar ul Hasan. Abid Ali is still in the wind while Waqar ul Hasan surrendered himself and claimed innocence.

He said: “I have two mobile SIMs registered under my name. The phone number with which the police traced him was being used by one of his relatives.”

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Waqar ul Hasan has proven innocent

Suspect Waqar made the argument that he surrendered because he was innocent, further elaborating that he has 2 contact numbers registered on his name. He conveyed this information since the police traced the phone number used in the area. According to him, an acquaintance by the name of Shafqat Ali was the person they wanted.

But the police did not accept it even after a preliminary investigation corroborated with his statement. They moved him to a secure location and waited for the DNA results. After 17 days of detainment, Police released Waqar, considering his claim was proven right. The DNA on the victim did not match Waqar.

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Abid Ali’s previous records

A local news channel, 24 NewsHD, visited the prime suspect’s village, where they found that Abid is involved in various other crimes. But out of fear of him and his father, they do not dare to antagonize them. It was brought to their attention that Abid Ali has allegedly raped women in front of their family previously. Meanwhile, the father is also registered in the case in the local police station.

One could think that the police may have released suspect information in a hurry to avoid the spotlight. But we cannot disregard the fact that the primary suspect is still missing. And foreseeing this, the police released the information so that the active public would restrict the suspect’s movement. It was because of this that Waqar also surrendered. However, now that he has been proven innocent, one can only wonder how tarnished his reputation must have become due to the police making his face public.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates!

Vivo Pakistan Sets A New Record With 2.5 Billion Views For #Vivoy51style Challenge On Tiktok

Vivo Pakistan Sets A New Record

Lahore, 2nd October 2020: vivo, the global smartphone brand, celebrated the launch of its latest mid-range smartphone, vivo Y51, in Pakistan, with an innovative and exciting social media campaign on TikTok geared for youngsters and teens who enjoy sharing stylish pictures of their latest looks.

The #vivoY51Style campaign became an instant hit among the youth and clocked over 2.5 Billion views in just 15 days. The newly launched vivo Y51 is already generating huge interest in the Pakistan market. The same is reflected in vivo’s latest TikTok #vivoY51Style campaign, which garnered a record number of views and youth participation.

“TikTok is massively popular among the youth and a great way to engage with them. We are overwhelmed to witness the massive engagement and views garnered by our campaign,” said Zohair Chohan, Brand Manager vivo Pakistan, on the success of the #vivoY51Style challenge.

Vivo Pakistan Sets A New Record

The stylish challenge was kick-started by Pakistan’s sensational singer Aima Baig and actor Azfar Rehman. Under the campaign, vivo invited users to unlock their style by showing off their personalities in three different styles while performing on the cool Y51 music track created by the popular artist Kaiwen Wu. The final best look that TikTokers had to create for winning the challenge had to be accompanied by the hashtag #vivoY51Style and tag @vivo_pakistan.

Soon after the campaign went life, many famous TikTokers, including Kanwal Aftaab, Zulqarnain Sikandar, Areeka Haq, Malik Usman, Ali Khan,  Minahil Malik, Hoor Mahveera, Haris Ali, Asad Pervaiz, and Romaisa Khan also joined the challenge and made it more entertaining for the TikTok users.

The campaign ended on a high note with the announcement of 10 lucky winners of the brand new vivo Y51 smartphones. Unlike other TikTok challenges, vivo choose the winners through a lucky draw, giving everyone equal opportunity irrespective of their followers and number of likes.

vivo has been designing and developing the latest technology in smartphones to fit the youth’s trendy lifestyles. vivo Y51 is your personal style tech companion that comes with a unique Diamond-shaped 48MP Quad Camera and In-Display Fingerprint Scanning technology featuring a brilliant Ace AMOLED Display. With the launch of Y51, vivo’s mid-range Y-Series grows stronger and empower the unique personalities and style of young users in Pakistan.

Challenge Page: http://bit.ly/vivoY51Style
vivo Pakistan on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSubYC8U/

15 Pakistani Classic Movies You Must Watch!

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Pakistani cinema is hands down on a revival spree but ever wondered about the pre-revival era?

Before an unfortunate down sliding phase, our film industry was home to some legendary movies – the script used to be original, the acting was perfection personified while the music is remixed till today, in India and Pakistan alike.

Our cinema has given birth to some exceptional talents as well and has seen them rode high in success like Waheed Murad, Mohammad Ali, and Zeba.

Before the revival of the Pakistani cinema, there were some movies that you cannot not watch. Often termed as the ‘Best of Pakistani Cinema’, here is a list of  ‘Golden’ movies starting from the newest and moving on to the oldest of them.

1. Yeh Dil Aapka Hua (2002)

The film that made a gross total of Rs. 30 million at the Pakistani box office, is a story about a young Pakistani, living abroad, who feels unidentified yearning for the eastern culture and a certain eastern girl. The film won 8 Nigar Awards in 2002.

Pakistani Movie "Yeh Dil Aapka Hua"

2. Choorian (1998)

Choorian is a 1998 Pakistani Punjabi-language action-romance film directed by Syed Noor & produced by Haji Faqir Mohammad. Film stars Moammar Rana and Saima. Choorian is Pakistan’s second highest-grossing film of all-time. The film has a simple love story. A city boy is sent to live with his uncle back in the village. He soon falls in love with his uncle’s older daughter Billo. Billo is a servant in her own house and does all the chores for Bahar, her stepmother. Bahar treats her like a slave throughout the movie while her two daughters live like queens. Looks like a local Cinderella!

Pakistani Classic Movie Chooriyan

3. Bandish (1980)

Released on November 1st, 1980, Bandish completed 81 consecutive weeks (Platinum Jubilee screening) in the Pakistani cinema. The film also won 6 Nigar awards and was also a hit in Indonesia. The story revolves around cross-border love and its implications.

Pakistani Classic Movie Bandish

4. Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat (1975)

Mera Naam Hai Mohabbat, a Nigar Award Winner, is your to-go movie if you want to watch a love story which conquers all hardships and later evolves as stronger than ever.

Pakistani Classic Movie Mera Naam hai Mohabbat

5. Umrao Jaan Ada (1972)

The super hit film based on an Urdu novel by Mirza Hadi Ruswa is a story of revenge, romance, drama and unwanted love. It is an all-in-one movie which was known for years for its impeccable music and poetry.

Pakistani Classic Movie Umrao Jaan Ada

6. Anjuman (1970)

Anjuman, which later saw a remake in 2013 as well, is a Pakistani Urdu colored film starring Waheed Murad, Rani, Deeba, Santosh Kumar, Sabiha Khanam and Lehri. The film was released during the ‘heydays’ of Waheed Murad and became a milestone in his career. The film was produced by Safdar Masud under the banner Ideal Movies and directed by Hassan Tariq, a well-known Pakistani film director. The movie is about lost love, sacrifice, and tragedy. It also won 8 Nigar awards.

Pakistani Classic Movie Anjuman

7. Doraha (1967)

An Urdu black and white film, which failed to attract the audience when it as released but gained momentum in the 1980’s and 1990’s, is a romantic and melodious movie. The film was also a big hit in Dhaka and East Pakistan, now known as Bangladesh.

Pakistani Classic Movie Doraha

8. Insaniyat (1967)

A masterpiece by the director Shahab Kiranvi, starring Waheed Murad, Zeba, Tariq Aziz, Firdous and Nanna, the film completed 12 weeks on Karachi’s Reevali Cinema (main cinema) and 30 weeks on other cinemas. Thus, the film got the status of Silver Jubilee in Karachi and Golden Jubilee in other cinemas of Pakistan. The film is about a doctor whose love is married to a person suffering from cancer and how the doctors manage to save his love’s husband life. Talk about sacrifice!

Pakistani Classic Movie Insaaniyat

9. Mirza Jatt (1967)

Released on 23 November 1967, Mirza Jatt is a Pakistani Punjabi movie based on the legend of Mirza Sahiban. Starring Firdous and Ejaz. Known for its award-winning script and melodious songs, you might want to give ‘Mirza Jatt’ a try!

Pakistani Classic Movie Mirza Jatt

10. Aaina (1966)

The vintage film which saw a number of remakes in the future, Aaina, was produced by Abdul Hameed and directed by Shabab Keranvi. The main cast of this film included Deeba, Mohammad Ali, Zeenat, Kamal Irani. The movie was known for its songs and poetry.

Pakistani Classic Movie Aaina

11. Armaan (1966)

Armaan, a Pakistani black-and-white film produced by Waheed Murad and directed by Pervaiz Malik, was the first Pakistani film to complete 75 weeks in cinemas and, thus, became the first Pakistani “Platinum Jubilee” film. In addition to its commercial success, Armaan won several awards at the Nigar Award ceremony in 1966 including Best Film. The film was picturized in Karachi.  Armaan was remade in 2013 starring Fawad Khan and Aamina Shiekh.

Pakistani Classic Movie Armaan
Pakistani Classic Movie Armaan

 12.Malangi (1965)

Malangi, a super hit movie of its era, made a unique record of a Double Golden Jubilee at the same cinema in Lahore. The movie is a must-watch!

13. Ghoonghat (1962)

Ghunghat is a 1962 Pakistani musical film directed by Khurshid Anwar. The film was selected as the Pakistani entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 36th Academy Awards. The film won four awards at the 1962 Nigar Awards.

Pakistani Classic Movie Ghunghat

14. Neend (1959)

Neend is a Pakistani-Urdu Film which made it to the Nigar Awards. The film has an award-winning script and a unique concept. The movie also became very famous for its songs and remarkable acting by the stars.

Pakistani Classic Movie Neend

15. Anarkali (1957)

Anarkali, a film inspired by a play written by Imtiaz Ali Taj in 1922, starred Noor Jehan, Sudhir, Zarif, Ragni, Shamim Ara, Hamalia Wala and Fazal Haq. This film was remade many times before and after the Pakistani version. It is one of the most watched films of that time.

Pakistani Classic Movie Anarkali

That is all from our side folks! You now have a compiled list of some must-watched pre-revival Pakistani movies. If you have any classic Pakistani movie to add to the list, let us know in the comments.

Google Doodle Pays Tribute to Pakistan’s Iconic Actor Waheed Murad

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On Wednesday, Google paid tribute to legendary Pakistani actor and producer Waheed Murad with an amazing doodle.

The doodle which was unveiled by Google on the actor’s 81st birthday celebrates the life and legacy of the talented star.

Waheed Murad, who was known as Chocolate Hero for his romantic roles was part of some of the most memorable Pakistani films in the 60s and the 70s.

Waheed Murad was born on 2nd October 1938 and died on 23 November 1983 in Karachi but he is still remembered by his fans and followers around the globe.

What are your thoughts about the story? Let us know in the comment section below.

For more updates and details, stay tuned to Brandsynario.

TECNO’s Third Quarter Sales For 2020 Hit Successful Increase With Spark 6

TECNO Spark 6

TECNO Mobile Pakistan, a globally acclaimed smartphone brand, is known to bring innovative campaigns for its products. TECNO has recently launched its Hero phone Spark 6 – a mid-range phone, and it’s a much-awaited sponsored short action film ‘Real Hero.’ Once again, it has successfully hooked the smartphone consumers with its record-breaking 2020 sales graph shifting up by more than 45%.

TECNO has made the fastest ramp-ups in the Pakistani smartphone market with this sale record. The main reason for the Spark 6 campaign’s success is the “Real Hero” short action film. Starring the pride of performance award holder, Ali Zafar, the film gained profuse praise and appreciation from the audience. The film was premiered at Spark 6, and the sales prove how much love Spark 6 received from the fans.

TECNO Spark 6 comes with 6 upgraded features, including a G70 processor, audio sharing, and the amazing 2K Video Beauty feature. Other features include 16 MP Al quad Back Camera + 8 MP Al Selfie camera, a remarkable 6.8” HD dot –notch display, and a spacious memory (4+64GB).

“TECNO is very grateful to its fans and customers for their continuous love and support. Receiving record-breaking sales of more than 45% in our third quarter is just beyond words.” General Manager of TECNO, Creek Ma said while expressing his gratitude, “ ‘Real Hero’ was a great risk as this is the first time any smartphone brand sponsored a film in Pakistan, but we did it. It was an amazing experience to work with Ali Zafar and Asad ul Haq for this unique project, and we are thrilled by the response of our fans and customers.”

TECNO has set bars very high for its competitors. Fans and customers are now all waiting for what TECNO shall bring more for them in the future.

3 Super Affordable Smart Watches You Should Consider Buying!

3 Super Affordable Smart Watches to Buy
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Time is a construct that is either going by too fast or too slow. It all depends on what kind of situation one is in. However, it is essential to keep track of time. Whether you are stranded on an island or living in an urban population, tracking time is vital.

Even when Thanos was nearly defeated, the ‘Time Stone’ he used to bring back Vision and achieve the power to ‘Snap.’ So how do we keep track of time? We keep track of using a watch. How do we keep track of time in the 21st century? We use a smartwatch. Let us explore some super affordable smartwatches:

Smart Watches to Buy
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1. Xiaomi Haylou Sports Smart Watch (LS01):

When it comes to budget buying, Xiaomi is, without a doubt, a brand that excels in it. They take pride in the fact that they are currently dominating the budget smartphone market. It makes sense for them to step into the smartwatch market as well. So what exactly does a smartwatch offer? It offers various kinds of sport modes, a long battery life, and real-time heart monitoring. Well, that is precisely what this Haylou Smart Watch has to offer.

You don’t have to look towards a Samsung Galaxy or an Apple Series smartwatch when this watch offers everything mentioned above. Not just this, it also comes built-in with a pedometer for walking as well as running. The next time you go out for a run, you can strap on this watch and track your vitals. As a cherry on top, this watch offers sleep management as well, so you may not lose track of sleep and end up with a case of insomnia. No one prefers a messed up sleep schedule!

This smartwatch is available for Rs.4,750/- only.

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2. Realme Band (The Slimmer One):

Just like Xiaomi, Realme revels in the information that it is the leading competitor in the budget market. As we already know, Realme phones are the stuff of legends in an extremely affordable range, with premium feel and features. Similarly, Realme entered the smartwatch market with an even cheaper alternative.

It’s slimmer, it houses more features, and it retains all of it. With a large color display, it has Real-time heart monitoring and a direct USB charge. It gives the user notifications, and it has a sports tracker. One of its most outstanding features is the link to the Realme smart app.

When talking about its physical integrity, it’s been given an IP68 rating, which means that it is resistant to dust, sand, and an occasional dip in the water. It merely weighs 20g and is made from environmentally friendly material. It is the perfect buddy to have, on your person, at all times. This is one of the best Affordable Smart Watches out there.

Its price is currently set at Rs.3, 999/- only.

Affordable Watches to consider
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3. Xiaomi Haylou Solar LS05 Smart Watch (A second one):

Here we have yet another release by Xiaomi. This watch, as its name suggests, uses a wide range of mediums to keep it powered, including direct connection as well as solar. It has a standby time of 30 days, which is extraordinarily high for a watch at this price. It has a circular design, giving the user a feel of the classic look. With a sleek body and a comfortable-to-wear strap, this smartwatch houses all.

It has 12 operating sports modes as well as real-time heart monitoring. On continuous tracking, the battery life of this device is 15 days. Additionally, it has features like Weather Forecast, ‘Find my phone,’ and music control! No longer do you need to take your phone out to change the track.

This smartwatch is marked at a price of Rs.7, 499/- However, the Xiaomi store has a sale for the next 12 days, discounting its price to Rs.5, 999/- only.

Watches to Buy
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NASA To Launch Its First $23 Million Microgravity Toilet To ISS!

NASA Launches Microgravity Toilet
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The dream of space exploration is quite an old one. It has existed since the time humans first looked up at the sky and went, ‘Can we reach there?’ Then, in 1969, we extended beyond the pull of gravity and burst forth from the Exosphere to reach the Moon. Between then and now, we have achieved quite a lot of milestones in space exploration.

Despite that, we are nowhere near even 1% of exploring the known universe. Coming to one of the latest achievements, NASA is scheduled to launch its first Microgravity Toilet to the international space station.

This information reminds one of when ‘Howard Wolowitz’ from ‘The Big Bang Theory’ worked on the waste disposal system for NASA!

Microgravity Toilet
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How do toilets work in space?

Since there is a constraint on resources on a space expedition, scientists have come up with ingenious ways to make toilets work. They work on the basic principle of suction and airflow. Anything discarded as waste from the human body is pulled into a funnel where fans run at high speed. It works on the same idea as a vacuum cleaner. Feces are flushed using the same air fan principle. 90% of the waste is recycled. However, there are efforts to increase this to 98% before the Mars mission.

Of course, there are already toilets in space, many Russian ones orbiting too. But, there can often be problems in the simplest of designs. This new Microgravity Toilet brings, with it, some significant improvements. The system itself has to be perfected in every way. There cannot be a chance for an escape or a leak. It could prove to be quite a difficult situation if something like that were to happen. This is another way the NASA Microgravity Toilet stands out.

How is it an improvement?

The first is the size of it. Older models are quite huge and even cause issues due to the size. This toilet is 28 inches tall, half the size of the Russian ones in orbit, and weighs about 100 pounds. Its size can allow it to fit inside the NASA Orion capsules. These are the ones that are going to be returning NASA astronauts from the Moon or towards Mars in the future.

Next comes one of the biggest step-ups in design. This toilet’s seat is slightly tilted and sitting at a higher position. This is so it can be accommodating to men and women both. This is also because NASA intends to send the first female astronaut on the Moon. The older models were more suited to the use of men.

NASA Toilet Space
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A worthwhile invention or Capital Flushed? (Literally!)

The new toilet is set to go through a ten testing period first before it can be installed for a 10-day journey to the Moon. It can make the long journey more bearable and easier for such daring individuals. The writer of this article believes that this is, in no way, a small achievement. The hefty sum aside, one needs to factor in every issue and problem which could arise during space missions.

The Mars Exploration Mission is two way, not one way. This means there will be a lot of travel involved. Thus, the need for such a useful invention: the NASA Microgravity Toilet.

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Man In Muzaffarabad Runs A Free Rickshaw Service To Help The Needy

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There are some people whose kindness, compassion, and selflessness precede them. You might not know them personally, but just knowing of them will be a grounding experience. Meet Muhammad Fareed Qureshi, who is the epitome of such people.

Larger Than Life People

Muhammad Fareed Qureshi is the rickshaw driver who offers free service to people. And not just any regular customer, but all those with any and every kind of disability. You’ll see him helping blind people into his rickshaw and earnestly taking them to their homes. Children with polio, people with paralysis, others are what constitute as his favorite customers.

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They were hailing from Sehra Meel, Muzaffarabad, this larger than life person began his service to others eight years ago. But eight years ago, something happened that shattered him too.

A Love Like No Other

Eight years ago, Fareed Qureshi’s wife got injured in an accident when their roof fell on her and damaged her spine. She got paralyzed after that and also lost her sight. As painful as this experience must have been, they also faced difficulties getting her admitted into a hospital.

Qureshi notes, in those few hours full of pain, his wife departed the world. You have to see it to believe it, his voice broke as he mentioned her death, and he almost broke into tears. 

It was for the love of his wife that he started his free rickshaw service, and eight years forward, he’s helped countless people in need.

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Hear Him Here!

 

The Act Of Helping

In our day to day lives, we are often not only robbed of opportunities to help others but also can not see them when they pass us by. There are many doing incredible things for the other. However, there’s nothing like those helping others who have nothing to themselves. 

Fareed Qureshi lives in poverty; he might or might not have a roof over his head. But all those things don’t matter for him when he sets out to help the needy every day. He does not get tempted by the collection of fares from people. It is people like him who deserve all the recognition and help that we can provide.

Here’s to the unsung superheroes!

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Sham Idrees Introduces His 10-Year-Old Daughter: Is It Another Prank?

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Sham Idrees was part of the group of Pakistani-Canadian Youtubers that changed the game a few years ago. It’s fair to say they were among the few people who exhibited what vlogging was and took it from there! 

Idrees and his wife, Froggy, have been a part of several controversies, and it seems all their life is also about clickbait. Is this 10-year-old daughter coming out of nowhere, even a prank?

The Story Behind

Idrees claims that at the age of 19 or 20, he decided to get married on a whim. He admits that he did not know what he was thinking about too. As a result, the marriage inevitably failed within a few months, and the couple went their separate ways.

It wasn’t until a few months later when Sham Idrees found out he would have a baby. There came Dua Idrees, ten years ago, who has now shown her face to the public.

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It Runs In The Family

When responding to questions about this being a prank, Idrees revealed more about his daughter. 

He said that back when she was born, he was starting his career. At that moment, he had to decide whether he would keep Dua in the limelight or not. Now a decade later, which makes Dua still reasonably young, he feels it’s okay for her to be on social media. 

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Dua also has her own public social media platforms with over 30K followers. She has also released a vlog titled “Meet My Dad,” in which she introduces Sham Idrees to her followers.

Sham Idrees’ Family

Sham is married to Froggy. His spouse’s real name is Sehar, but for some reason, she has associated this nickname with herself since always. Their love story was also one for the cards: with the whole friend zone, unrequited love, and finally reciprocation from the girl. However, we know to take everything the Idrees’ says with a pinch of salt.

They recently gave birth to a baby girl also named Sierra Idrees. Since social media is such a vital part of their being, the newborn baby accounts for her name within minutes. She also has several thousand followers! 

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