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Telenor Microfinance Bank Selects PTCL To Expedite Its Digital Transformation Journey

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Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Telenor Microfinance Bank Limited have signed an agreement for the provision of physical and Virtual Data Center (VDC) Hosting Services bundled with the industry’s leading Managed Security solution.

Zarrar Hasham Khan, Chief Business Services Officer, PTCL, and Khurram Gul Agha, Chief Information Officer & Operations Support, Telenor Microfinance Bank, signed the agreement at a special ceremony recently held at PTCL Zonal office in Karachi.

Umar Farooqi, General Manager, Digital Services Sales, PTCL, Javaid Sher Ali, Executive Director, IT Planning & Architecture, Telenor Microfinance Bank, and Nadeem Ashfaq, Director Information Technology, Telenor Microfinance Bank, were also present on the occasion, along with other senior officials.

PTCL is providing Telenor Microfinance Bank with its state-of-the-art infrastructure and platform solutions that are equipped with the latest technology, managed security, and DDoS filtering solution.

During the signing ceremony, Zarrar Hasham Khan, Chief Business Services Officer, PTCL, said, “We are pleased to sign an agreement with Telenor Microfinance Bank to support them in fulfilling their business needs. PTCL, being a national company, is leading the digitization effort across the country to support the Prime Minister’s vision of a Digital Pakistan.

Through such partnerships, PTCL continues to play its key role in the development of telecom infrastructure by providing innovative and secure solutions to the corporate sector that will further contribute towards the overall economic growth of the country.”

On the occasion, Khurram Gul Agha, Chief Information Officer, Telenor Microfinance Bank, said:

“In light of the current fast-paced banking activities especially through mobile and online platforms, regular upgrades to the security apparatus are crucial. We are pleased to sign this agreement with PTCL as our trusted partner for our Virtual Data Centers.

“Keeping our data secure is of utmost significance and we believe in providing our customers the best financial solutions which can provide them with the peace of mind required to fully embrace a digitally enabled financial lifestyle. This partnership with PTCL is a step in the right direction given the scale and quality of services that we offer.”

PTCL endeavors to provide best-in-class services to its corporate customers across various industries in Pakistan. This agreement is part of the growth momentum in the diverse areas of ICT and Security Solutions, which is key to a digital banking eco-system in Pakistan.

SHO Khurram Shehzad Wins Hearts By Offering Education To A Young Boy

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Lyza Rashid
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An SHO is changing the perception of policemen in our country today (which is much needed). Meet Khurram Shahzad who helps poverty-stricken children and families as his mission.

SHO Khurram Shahzad

SHO Khurram Shahzad is relatively active on Twitter and for a good reason. He uses the platform to do social work and make sure that what he sees reaches a larger audience on Twitter. His profile is full of him finding the needy, the underprivileged and the economically challenged in order to help alleviate their plight.

From The Streets To School

A 7-year-old boy, Ameer Ali, used to sell miswak at a petrol pump in Sheikhupura housing colony. At this tender age, he was used to the hustle and bustle of cars passing by, the sweltering heat from which there was no shade and the apathy of people. His life changed when he met Khurram Shahzad.

Shahzad gave him a new life by enrolling him in a school, getting him a uniform and new books. His belief is that poverty is a curse and on his own, this boy might grow up on the streets without any education. He felt it was his duty to help Ameer Ali to the best of his ability and so, he did.

See The Before and After Pictures!

This is what Shahzad has posted about Ameer, is it not absolutely heart-warming?

 Khurram Shahzad also takes Ameer out for lunches and meetings. What particularly melts our heart is the change you can see on Ameer Ali’s face since then and now. He looks happy and relaxed!

Twitter Reacts

This was no small feat and thus, people give appreciation where it is due. The people on Khurram Shahzad’s profile and others to whom the post is reached all came together to appreciate the SHO. He’s being commended for his good heart and selflessness.

 Shahzad was also the person who brought light upon the young girl driving a rickshaw to support her family. Since then, he has also posted about several other people in need to collect donations. Check out his profile and don’t forget to help to the best of your ability.

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Man Arrested For ‘Touching’ Himself Outside University Of Peshawar

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Mehak Zehra
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A man was caught in the University Of Peshawar on the charges of harassment. The orders were placed when a video of him inappropriately touching himself went viral. He was seen doing that in front of the girls. Harassed girls took it to social media, and people started openly bashing the university for allowing the man to roam on the campus freely.

Details about the incident

Coming under fire, the university had to take immediate action against the man in the video. According to ARY News, the campus police took him into custody. When the incident was investigated in a little detail, a witness came forward on social media. According to that person, the accused first tried to touch the girls. But no one took any action for some time, and the perpetrator continued to roam around the PUTA hall at the university.

Law enforcement also got active, possibly due to the recent motorway incident, considering the entire country woke up speaking about it. They had to be more vigilant if they wanted to avoid that kind of spotlight. And so Peshawer police arrested the accused Inam on Tuesday morning.

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The Harassment Bill

It was just last month when the Senate approved the bill regarding harassment at the educational institutes. It was called the ‘Protection against Harassment of Students in Educational Institutions Bill, 2020′ and was presented by Senator Javed Abbasi. The bill regularized the students’ right to feel safe and secure at their educational institutes.

Now, as women, these cases are not new but always traumatizing. We have, at some point in our lives, seen men jerking off in public, in traffic jams, on roadsides as they stared at us. We would get so scared that we couldn’t even utter a word. Because if someone has the guts to harass us this way in the open public, he could do anything, right? And hence, we would stay quiet.

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Time to Speak up

But enough is enough. We have the right to feel secure. And we have the right to raise our voices. Thankfully, the one posting the video realized it. Although we should also acknowledge people resharing the video, ensuring it went viral.

We should remember, though, that it does not stop at the accused being arrested. We have to ensure that we do not stay quiet. And we have to ensure that all the parties, including the University Of Peshawar, involved seeing that the man gets punished appropriately.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates!

Aamir Liaquat’s Subliminal Tweet Has Got Everyone Saying ‘Haraam’

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Lyza Rashid
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Aamir Liaquat has experienced his fair share of hate, but he truly is a gift that keeps giving. His latest tweet will revolt you but also amuse you— choose your poison!

Double Entendre Tweets

He tweeted something truly remarkable because when you read the first sentence, you’re appalled at the audacity but then comes the punchline. See for yourself!

 Everyone believes what the tweet actually might have meant— the hidden meaning is a dirty message that refers to “the size of the thing.” And the fact that he’s deliberately led with this sentence and added the second after a pause is proof enough he meant it. Need we comment further on the choice of the emoji also?

Twitter Reacts

This tweet has gone viral and has invoked different responses. While some are continuing the joke forward, others are disgusted, and the rest are laughing. Check out some of the reactions here:

 The Veiled Religiosity

We don’t have the license to judge anyone and their relationship with their religion. That’s true. However, using practical examples and rationale, one can compare what people convey and what their reality often is. Aamir Liaquat has been a host of an Islamic show for as long as we can remember. Then he went ahead and had an affair, after which he had his second marriage.

Now even generally, would someone who holds themself as so religious make a tweet like this? We refuse to believe he had no idea about what he was saying or that was unintentional. Even if it was the latter, he could have deleted after he saw all the reacts?

Why This Should Be Deleted

As memes go, the best time to delete that tweet was when it was thought of, and the second-best is now. In a country where rape cases are rampant, and the female gender is sexualized regardless of age, we don’t need “influential” people to be making dirty tweets. What this does is that it starts a debate on sexual matters, making it extraordinarily casual and familiar. It’s wrong.

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UVAS Admissions 2020: Here’s Everything You Need To Know

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Mehak Zehra
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The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) was initially known for being a veterinary college. So if you are interested in agriculture, which, as you know, does not only include yielding crops, UVAS is your go-to. So if you are thinking about it, we have gathered all the information you will need for UVAS admissions.

Minimum eligibility

So if you are an aspiring candidate, first make sure that your FSc marks should be 60% or above and that too excluding Hafiz-e-Quran characters. In case you did some other degree, then its equivalence should be around this percentage. And overall weightage for FSC part I, when they analyze your profile, will be 70%. The other 30% will be for the matriculation result. The aggregate of this should also be above 60% when you go for admissions.

That said, Hafiz e Quran applicants whose marks excluding that were added, s(he) will get 20 characters added to their profile. But they will only be added after the university has conducted a test to prove his hafiz-e-Quran status. One other thing, the bachelors’ applicants should not be above the age of 23.

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Logistics

The exciting part is that even if you have done your FSc in pre-engineering, you can opt for BS (Hons.) Environmental Sciences and BS (Hons.) Dairy Technology.

This information is out of the way. Now let’s get to the technicalities. The application procedure is entirely online. The candidate will need to register with their email or phone numbers. This is important because the university sends all the latest updates on these contact details.

After registering, you need to pay the admission processing fee. For one program, its PKR 800. But if a candidate wants to go for multiple programs, each additional program will cost an additional PKR 300 fee. Thi fee will be deposited in Bank Alfalah. You can generate the challan for it online.

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UVAS Admissions Requirements

After that, you will have to upload your identification document (CNIC/B-form) and your educational records. Be careful while filling out the entire form but especially when choosing the discipline because you cannot change the order of preference again. Admitted students list will be uploaded on the website (www.uvas.edu.pk). You will have to check the website yourself. The university won’t update you about your admission status.

Once you are among the successful candidates, submit the hard copy of the admission format and the paid bank challan to the admission committee. The address is as follows:

  • Convener Admission Committee, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Out Fall Road, Lahore- 54000.

The admission will be canceled if there is any false information on the form or portal. The entry will also stand revoked if the candidate fails to pay his/her dues. The university will give admission to the next person on the merit list. So UVAS admissions in itself is an easy process as long as you are clear about your goals.

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4 Men’s Perfumes That Women Love To Wear & Are Obsessed With!

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Nazish Abbas
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Five Men’s Perfumes That Women Love To Wear
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It is not uncommon for women to obsess over the muskier scents of men’s perfumes rather than the sweet fruity notes of the ones for ladies. Men’s fragrances have a more ‘sophisticated’ and ‘classier’ vibe to them, and we love it!

Here Is A List Of 4 Men’s Perfumes That Women Love To Wear

1. Silver Mountain Water – Creed

Four Men’s Perfumes That Women Love To Wear
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Creed is one of the most celebrated fragrance houses among women who prefer men’s perfumes. Women buy almost one-third of the best men’s scents that Creed offers. Silver Mountain Water is one of them. Highly appreciated by both men and women, Silver Mountain Water is now peddled as a unisex scent.

The fragrance is a blend of bergamot and mandarin that dominate the notes of green tea and black currant with hints of sandalwood, musk, petitgrain, and galbanum—a perfect option for all the women who cannot stop obsessing over men’s colognes.

2. Colonia – Acqua Di Parma

Four Men’s Perfumes That Women Love To Wear
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Acqua Di Parma is a trendy name when it comes to fragrances. Its signature cologne, Colonia, is yet another scent that’s pretty eminent among both men and women. It has remained popular among Hollywood stars and political elites for a long time.

The alluring citrusy notes of lemon, bergamot, and sweet-bitter orange that dominate the middle notes of verbena, rosemary, clary sage, Bulgarian rose, and English lavender with hints of oakmoss, cedar, patchouli, sandalwood, ylang-ylang, and vetiver make it a perfect magic potion to dazzle your scenes – making you fall in love with Acqua Di Parma all over again!

3. Hermes Eau d’Orange Verte – Hermes

Four Men’s Perfumes That Women Love To Wear
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Next in line, we have Hermes Eau d’Orange Verte by Hermes. Cherished mainly by men and women across the globe, Hermes Eau d’Orange is now known as a unisex scent. Owing to the dominating notes of mandarin and lemon with heart notes of mango and papaya having hints of oakmoss and patchouli, this perfume has a lively spring-like or light summery vibe to it. It’s a perfect blend of the fruity feminine fragrances and the woodsy masculine scents. Hermes Eau d’Orange Verte is ideal for a fresh summer evening!

4. Infusion d’Homme – Prada

Four Male Fragrances That Women Love To Wear
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And last but by no means the least, we have Infusion d’Homme, a fragrance that was initially introduced for males but gained more popularity among women. Infusion d’Homme’s designer Danielia Andrier intended the perfume to smell like somebody had used their girlfriend’s bath soap. However, men have claimed that the fragrance is a bit too feminine for them. Anyhow, women love the classy yet straightforward element that this masculine version of Prada’s Infusion d’Iris has to it. It is undoubtedly a foolproof hack to feeling fresh all day!

Do men’s perfumes appeal to you more than women’s? Do you love the woodsy and musky element that men’s scents have to them? Which of these iconic men fragrances do you plan to get your hands on? Let us know in the comment section below!

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Karachi Zoo Under Fire For Mistreatment Of Animals [Watch Video]

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Anusha Sachwani
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Some of my favorite memories growing up is going on field trips. I remember how eager I was and used to wait for a class trip to the planetarium, local factories, and of course, the zoo.

While some enjoy the idea of taking their family to the zoo to show their kids their favorite animals and help them learn, gain knowledge, and spend good quality time, others are against the whole concept.

After all, who would want to be thrown in a manufactured home of 4 walls and have their freedom taken away? Many animal rights advocates think that places like the zoo kill these animals by taking away their natural habitat.

A video of a bear in Karachi Zoo may have just proved their point of why a zoo may be a prison and punishment for animals.

The viral clip shows a dehydrated brown bear who can be seen panting. It is also visible that the condition of the bear is not right and that it requires medical attention.

Moreover, just by looking at it surrounding our hearts go out to the fellow, we see nothing but stone and scrap. There’s no water source, no greenery, no artificial environment to help the animal feel at home, and most importantly, negligence is apparent.

Even celebrities like Ushna Shah and Armeena Khan have penned down strong emotional messages regarding the harsh treatment and unacceptable negligence that the management of Karachi Zoo is responsible for.

This is not the first time a Pakistani zoo has been called-out. There have been similar instances where animals have died from heatstroke or mysterious circumstances due to the negligence of the authorities.

Social Media Calls Out Karachi Zoo For Sheer Negligence Of Animals

Here’s what social media has to say:

On the other hand, Mohsin Shahwani & Co. has shared that the firm has filed for a constitutional petition at the high court in Karachi to have this young bear rescued from the cruel conditions at Karachi Zoo.

They have also added that those who’d like to be a part of the petition can contact them via WhatsApp on the given number.

Moreover, we would also like to point out that some social media users have shared that this image and video clips are not from Karachi Zoo.

According to them, the image has been used before by the renowned Ayesha Chundrigar Foundation (ACF) to raise awareness about the conditions of animals. The lion reportedly is from Sudan.

We have not to see what the fate of the bear and its friends at the zoo will be.

Till then, stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Best Smartphone Apps Every Car Owner Should Have!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Throughout the years, technology has advanced to make our everyday lives so much easier. Who would have imagined back in the day that futuristic automobiles will simply start with the push of a button! Or that they won’t require fuel to be able to transport you from place to place.

Another fantastic thing technology has introduced us to is smartphones! Yes, there are many times when these devices can become a pain in the neck, but they’re super useful! You can ring a mechanic when you’re stuck on the road, use a map to find your way, and download several practical applications.

Today, we will be sharing a few of the smartphone apps that we think are super beneficial to car owners and should be on your phone. From finding the nearest gas station to paying your vehicle bills, these apps can do everything!

Best Smartphone Apps Every Car Owner Should Have

1. ePay Punjab

As the name suggests, the ePay Punjab application is for the residents of the Punjab province. Through this app, individuals can do several things online (ePay) transactions, including finding out the token tax amount due, generating challans, paying taxes using PSID, getting access to vehicle details, and more.

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2. Pakistan Online E-Services

Smartphone Apps can come in handy anytime, any day! Take the Pakistan Online E-Service app, for example, you can do several things on it from the comfort of your home. Users can pay their bills, get SIM information, vehicle information, verify their own CNIC, and even enjoy an online newspaper for dedicated cities! PS, you can also book flights too!

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3. Pak Vehicle Registration Record

Many users are enjoying this smartphone app because of the features it offers. Within no time, you can get vehicle registration information. Checking the owner’s news is now no longer a hassle and can be accessed within minutes. Not only is it for cars but it is for motorcycles as well, making it very convenient.

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4. TPL Offline Map

It is widespread to lose signals and data in some areas. It’s also frustrating if your signals are there, but the package has come to an end. What’s worse in the city traffic at times makes it impossible to stop and ask others for directions.

Hence, this offline map can become a life save for you! TPL Maps has an offline map feature that you can pre-download. This way, you won’t have to worry about your routes and go about your business as usual.

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5. Excise & Taxation

Finally, the smartphone app by Pakistan Developers is also a handy one when it comes to your vehicle and taxes. You can do several things on the application, and it’s not just restricted to one province or city.

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Happy driving!

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Emirates Expands Network Further With Restart Of Flights To Muscat & Entebbe

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Karachi / Dubai – September 29, 2020 – Emirates today has announced it will restart services to Entebbe, Uganda (1 October), and Muscat, Oman (2 October), bringing the total number of cities the airline to 94. Emirates is gradually resuming operations and rebuilding its network to provide more travel opportunities, sparing no effort to ensure the highest standards of health and safety for its customers and employees at every travel touchpoint.

Emirates will operate to Entebbe with three weekly flights on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The addition of Entebbe expands Emirates’ African network to 20 destinations, enabling customers to safely and efficiently connect to destinations across Europe, the Far East, the Americas, the Middle East, and West Asia with one convenient stop in Dubai. Emirates flight EK 729 will depart Dubai at 1030hrs, arriving in Entebbe at 1500hrs. The return flight, EK 730, will depart Entebbe at 1700hrs, arriving in Dubai at 2325hrs.

Flights from Dubai to Muscat will operate twice a week on Sundays and Fridays. Emirates flight EK 866 will depart Dubai at 0215hrs, arriving in Muscat at 0330hrs. The return flight, EK 867, will depart Muscat at 0440hrs, arriving in Dubai at 0555hrs.

The Boeing 777- 300ER will operate services to both cities. Tickets can be booked on emirates.com, the Emirates App, Emirates sales offices, via travel agents, as well as online travel agents.

Customers can stopover or travel to Dubai as the city has re-opened for international business and leisure visitors. Ensuring the safety of travelers, visitors, and the community, COVID-19 PCR tests are mandatory for all inbound and transit passengers arriving in Dubai (and the UAE), including UAE citizens, residents, and tourists, irrespective of the country they are coming from.

Destination Dubai: From sun-soaked beaches and heritage activities to world-class hospitality and leisure facilities, Dubai is one of the most popular global destinations. In 2019, the city welcomed 16.7 million visitors and hosted hundreds of international meetings and exhibitions and sports and entertainment events. Dubai was one of the world’s first cities to obtain Safe Travels stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) – which endorses Dubai’s comprehensive and useful measures to ensure guest health and safety.

Flexibility and assurance: Emirates’ booking policies offer customers flexibility and confidence to plan their travel. Customers who purchase an Emirates ticket by 30 September 2020 for a trip on or before 30 March 2021 can enjoy generous rebooking terms and options if they have to change their travel plans due to unexpected flight or travel restrictions relating to COVID-19 or when they book a Flex or Flex Plus fare. More information here.

COVID-19 PCR testing: Emirates customers who require a COVID-19 PCR test certificate before departure from Dubai can avail of special rates at the American Hospital and their satellite clinics across Dubai by merely presenting their ticket or boarding pass. Home or office testing is also available, with results in 48 hours. More information on www.emirates.com/flytoDubai

Free, global cover for COVID-19 related costs: Customers can now travel with confidence, as Emirates has committed to cover COVID-19 related medical expenses, free of charge, should they be diagnosed with COVID-19 during their travel while they are away from home. This cover is immediately useful for customers flying on Emirates until 31 December 2020 and is valid for 31 days from the moment they fly the first sector of their journey. This means Emirates customers can continue to benefit from the added assurance of this cover, even if they travel onwards to another city after arriving at their Emirates destination. For more details: www.emirates.com/COVID19assistance

Health and safety: Emirates has implemented a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the customer journey to ensure the safety of its customers and employees on the ground and in the air, including the distribution of complimentary hygiene kits containing masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes to all customers. For more information on these measures and the services available on each flight, visit: www.emirates.com/yoursafety

Tourist entry requirements: For more information on entry requirements for international visitors to Dubai, visit: www.emirates.com/flytoDubai

Dubai residents can check the latest travel requirements at www.emirates.com/returntoDubai

5 Ways To Identify That You Are In A Toxic Relationship

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Mehak Zehra
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To have a healthy life, have healthy relationships. Now, it does not only have to mean romantic ones. It also means that you should have healthy relationships with your parents, siblings, and friends. But yes, our focus will be on romantic relationships. So if you are caught in a toxic relationship, would you even know because, at most times, the people do not even realize they are poisonous or are being subjected to toxicity.

So here are some ways that can serve as identifiers if you want to know you are in a toxic relationship or not.

1. Micro-Management

Well, this concept in itself should not exist in a relationship because relationships are about trust. They demand the people in them to respect the other person. They are not beneath you, you know. The moment you come to understand this, the easier it becomes for you not to be toxic. But since we are telling you the signs, here are a few examples: asking ‘every detail about how you spent your day,’ ‘who you met and why,’ ‘who you talked with.’

2. Extreme careful

Careful is good. But when you start walking on eggshells, warning! So what I mean by eggshells is that you think and rethink and think a little bit more about how your partner will feel if you decide to go shopping with your partners before discussing it with him/her. In easy words, when you try not to be you in front of the other person, that is the sign.

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3. Did you stop meeting someone?

This is a critical identifier. Go back to when before you met this partner of yours. Remember all your social circles, your friends, your cousins, etc. Did you lose touch with anyone because your partner indicated they don’t like that person? I am not saying that just because of that, they are toxic, no. What I am saying is that you saw that your partner would get harsh when around that person. And yet, when you cut off contact with your friend, they became sweet once again. All that matters!

4. That little hope

You like someone. You are in a relationship with the. Some things they do, they don’t sit well with you. And you keep telling yourself, ‘Oh but, s(he) can change,’ ‘s(he) will change.’ NO.

They won’t. And this, right there, is toxic. Stop doing this to yourself. That person will not change. At least not without professional help. If you want to continue, then get them to consult a psychologist.

5. How do you look like?

Did your appearance, outlook, wardrobe change? Did you change it because it didn’t suit your partner’s taste? You may ask that this does not sound so wrong. True. It may not sound that toxic at first glance. But it is these small things that make up your personality. And if you start changing you, that’s plain toxic.

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Its time to be happy, my friends. Gone are the days when you would stay together with your toxic companions because you kept thinking maybe it’s not toxicity.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates!

Infinix & Atif Aslam Join Hands To Launch The Much-Awaited Infinix Zero 8

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Islamabad September 29,2020:- Infinix, Pakistan’s top-selling smartphone brand, is gearing up to launch its latest flagship, the Infinix Zero 8, in collaboration with the legendary pop music icon Atif Aslam. The brand has roped in one of the country’s most loved names to represent the highly anticipated and much-awaited Zero 8 in Pakistan.

Widely considered Pakistan’s most accomplished musician who has represented the country worldwide, Atif Aslam will join the Infinix family as the official brand ambassador for the Zero 8. This partnership is geared towards introducing Infinix’s brand position and perception in the market as the generators of creativity, freedom, and greatness. The legendary musician’s contribution to the brand will be precious to inspire the world with innovative technologies and products that enrich people’s lives.

“We are delighted to welcome Atif Aslam to the Infinix family as the brand ambassador for our latest flagship phone,” said Mr. Joe Hu, CEO Infinix Pakistan. “Our main goal is to connect with our consumers on a deeper level, that mainly starts from high-end R&D to find out what our audience requires and moving forward to delivering on that and exceeding expectations. This has led Infinix to be the number one choice for Pakistanis.”

The legend Zero 8 runs on the Android v10 operating system, set with the Media Tek Helio G90Tchipset, 128 GB ROM, and 8 GB RAM. The powerful combination will enable consumers to experience improved speeds and overall device performance, including quick upload and download.

The 90Hz Full HD+ Display and G90T processor also means enhanced performance on the screen and for the cameras, including the wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle, and rear cameras with 64 MP at the rear and 48 MP at the front; it will take the photography experience to another level. Infinix Zero 8 is expected to be launched soon with the price tag of Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 40,000 and will be available on Daraz for pre-orders.

5 Affordable Honeymoon Destinations That Are Totally Worth Visiting!

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Mehak Zehra
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If you got married recently in this lockdown, my friend, you hit the jackpot. You did not have to invite any toxic relatives you are not even immediately related to. And you saved costs that you would otherwise have had to spend on a crowd of 1000 people. Now that you have had an affordable, cozy wedding, you would want a list of friendly honeymoon destinations as well. So here, we have five very affordable honeymoon destinations that you would love!

1. Albania

Go to Albania, people! So basically, earlier, Albania was a full-on communist country. But after its fall, it got westernized, so it witnessed a lot of additions to the culture. And a mixture of cultures is always fun to experience. But nature wins the race in Albania. The eastern parts of the Adriatic Sea are untouched by hordes of tourists, so that you can embrace its beauty as much as possible. And the best part is that you can get a 4-star hotel at $60 per night.

2. Thailand

Thailand is not only affordable but offers many attractions. The top of the line is Bridge over the River Kwai, Erawan National Park, Mu Koh Hong, Hat Karon, Khao Phanom Bencha National Park, Koh Muk, and Emerald Cave. So you and your newly found spouse can go to Phuket, take each other’s hand and take a stroll. The lonely seashores, animal sanctuaries, and mountain retreats make up this romantic treat for him/her.

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3. Maldives

Let’s look at the Maldives now. They are affordable, but they also did not step too far away from their culture and history. So the historical places add a taste of adventure to romantic travels. So take your romantic escapades to the resorts or the sandy beaches. Then laze around on the sunset cruises. You can add some water sports such as scuba diving, fishing, and snorkeling to the itinerary. End the days under the starry skies. Trust me; your partner will be impressed!

Some attractions you can see at the Maldives: Maldives National Museum, Fua Mulaku, Mirihi Islands, Kudahuvadhoo, Grand Friday Mosque, and Nalaguraidhoo Beach.

4. Mauritius

Mauritius is mainly about beaches. But this country sure was promoted right in the Bollywood movies we have seen. The sights are to die for. I mean, not literally, considering you just got married…

So take your partner’s hand and walk down that coast, witnessing the coastline, the breathtaking scenery, and fall in love a bit more. While you are at it, visit the Grand Bay and Pereybère. Dine, club, and go to the Balaclava Ruins.

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5. Bali

Bali is already known to be one of the top honeymoon destinations. But the best part is that it has remained affordable. Known for its hospitality, Bali’s population is comprised of Hindu and Muslim majority.

Not just seeing the cultural mix, this place allows you to even dine at a live volcano. After eating, go to the beaches or the temples, your pick. When done with ‘creating’ some memories, go to the Madu Sari Mountain Restaurant, the Bali Marine and Safari Park.

These are some of the very budget-friendly places for an affordable honeymoon that we have compiled for you. You can plan a bit more according to your savings, and you may find someplace that suits your taste more.

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Hamza Ali Abbasi Gets Called Out For His ‘Double Standards’

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Lyza Rashid
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The Holier Than Thou actor, Hamza Ali Abbasi, is being called out on his double standards and hypocrisy. Here’s why!

Throwback To 1 Year Ago

Very dramatically, the star first hinted at announcing by saying a “10-year long journey comes to an end”. When the fans got too anxious, they pressurized him to reveal the “big news.” In response to that, the former actor (is he former now?) put up a 10 minute, elaborate video.

“From Atheism To Islam” was the title of the video in which he talks about how he has left the profession now to focus on religion.

See Video Here!

Flash Forward to 2020

Now, the star is back and with a bang! Except the bang isn’t with his talent instead because of how much he is being called out because of his hypocrisy. He said literally that he’s leaving to pursue the word of God; now that he is back, is he not following the word of God? He didn’t go, he just took a long break, and now he’s back.

 

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Actions Have Consequences (and Implications)

Before he left acting, he kept making remarks on how the entertainment industry has muddled itself with doing the wrong. Let’s not forget him humiliating a little girl on a dance show – as a Judge – over why she chose to dance. Why did you agree to judge a dance show?

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When Hamza Ali Abbasi said that he has to leave acting because he wants to explore his religion more, he implied that one could not be done with the other. And this has far-reaching consequences because to others who continued acting out of passion; he suggested that you’re clearly in the wrong.

Self-Proclaimed Righteousness

What was more humorous to many was how he introduced his wife to the world. He spoke about doing things the “halal” way and called out the idea of “dating” only to describe the dates he had with his wife. People who have a more excellent knowledge of Islam also pointed out that what you’re doing isn’t precisely halal either, so what gives you the right to call out others?

Sure we’re all learning as we grow older, but what does not suit anyone is the “holier than thou” attitude that Hamza Ali Abbasi has been guilty of owning more often than not.

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3 Best Apps To Learn A New Language In Just A Few Days

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Usman
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Since the dawn of time, if we’re exploring from an evolutionary perspective, communication has been a vital part of being alive. Being able to transfer messages between one another is how humans can understand.

As time went by, the communication tactics strengthened into something more concrete and widespread: Language. Keeping the 21st century in perspective, here are the 3 Best Apps to learn a new language,

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Language is considered an extremely prime branch of psychology. It is said that every language has a set of syllables and sounds that are common. These syllables can be recognized in any dialect, language. They are universal, but the reason behind it might have been lost in the folds of time.

1. Memrise: Entertainment meets work

The name knows the first application to be used as a language learning software of Memrise. This application employs the use of flashcards to convey its message and enhance the language learning abilities of the user. It also uses a unique technique that is most suited to the current era; Memes. When one sees an entertaining image with the translation to another language, it may give one a sense of curiosity to learn more about the language. This is so they may be able to replicate the meme too, even create better ones.

Of course, flashcards are one of the most efficient ways to learn anything, so their use boosts the time it would take to learn a language. Plus, there is no shortage of which language one wishes to learn, or even invent, as seen from the creator of the film, ‘Despicable Me,’ who created an entirely new language out of scratch, known as Minionese! Its diverse base makes it one of the best language learning apps for fluency.

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2. LinguaLift: A severe road to fluency

3 best apps to learn language in few days

Moving on to the second application, this one goes by the name of LinguaLift. As opposed to the previous one, this app is more inclined towards the earnest learners who can devote more of their time to learning a language. What makes this application unique is that they employ instructors and teachers present on the application threads. Once a user is subscribed, they can discuss a specific language or dialect with any of the instructors present. They can even go as far as to complete quizzes and tasks provided by them.

The presence of a teacher speeds up the process of learning. The language learning application keeps 15-20 minutes of lessons every day, which is more than enough for a user to grasp a bare bone to understand the language.

All these features make LinguaLift stand out as one of the best language learning platforms!

3. Duolingo: The People’s Champion

Hardly needing any formal introduction, Duolingo stands as one of the most popular language-learning platforms available to the general public. Its most attractive feature is that it offers a cosmic level variety of languages, entirely free to learn. It combines the use of imagery and vocalization to indulge the user in the language regularly.

There are three levels of learning, starting from ‘Basic’ where the app teaches a daily lesson of just five minutes a day. Even those five minutes can be quite refreshing and mind relaxing. A TED Talk once stated that it takes a person approximately two years to master a language. Duolingo, with its third level of learning, can grant the user a bare-bones understanding in less than six months.

It gives regular lessons and even sends reminders through their notification feature and email with complimentary messages. These messages can be ‘The Duolingo Mascot misses you’ or ‘you haven’t visited us in a while, hope everything is okay.’ The mascot is a friendly, cheerful owl.

This, combined with a user interface that is fun and easy to use, makes Duolingo one of the best language learning applications to learn a new language in a few days. The writer of the article highly recommends this application!

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Personal Reflection: A Girl Going On Solo Trip? Why Is It Unthinkable?

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Mehak Zehra
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The year 2017, when a speaker at a university session said, ‘all you need is the courage to get out of your comfort zone.’ I laughed.

“Does he not know this is Pakistan?”

“Does he not know I am a girl?”

I laughed it off because that man didn’t know what it meant for a girl to travel alone.

A solo trip… What?

But then two years down the line, it happened. I was amazed, shocked, and surprised at what had happened. I went to Turkey last year on a solo trip. It was a fun experience. All I needed was an approximate budget and some courage, and I left my comfort zone far behind. I traveled without any travel partner.

It led me to wonder what had come to pass to enable such a scenario. Because, who knows, maybe, a little brainstorming from my end may aid another girl being able to break those chains binding her as well.

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Confidence!

So why does she not get permission to travel? Its because she asks for permission. Now please don’t get me wrong. I am not telling you to be rude or disobedient, no! What I mean is to say to you the frame of mind you are in. What happens most times is that you ‘ask’ for permission because deep down, you do not feel confident about your self. And trust me, parents pick up on that. They think if you are not satisfied with it while standing in your house, how will you manage all alone?

So first of all, be confident.

Uncertainty

Which leads us to the next point. What makes you ‘not confident’? The uncertainty of the future, of course. The fate of ‘what if’. But this is the point that we need to understand. Anything can happen anywhere. So even if some unforeseen incident does happen, which DOES NOT HAPPEN TO EVERYBODY, it will happen. How protected or sheltered can you live? Will that even be living? So if something happens, experience it, find solutions for it, and also grow a little with it. Because living is a library of adventures that you can reminisce about.

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And yet, I am not getting ‘permission’ to go on a solo trip to Pakistan’s northern areas because it is not safe for girls to travel in Pakistan alone…

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vivo Launches Y20 With 5000mah Battery, Triple Macro Camera & Side Fingerprint

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Web Desk
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Lahore September 29, 2020 – vivo, the leading global smartphone brand, announced the launch of its latest mid-range smartphone, the vivo Y20, in Pakistan.

Powered by a massive 5000mAh battery, Y20 comes with an AI Triple Macro Camera (13MP+2MP+2MP) to seamlessly capture the moments of your life with enough detail and perfection. The key highlight of vivo Y20 is its long-lasting battery life complemented by AI power-saving technology, supporting reverse charging. Y20 features a side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner; this innovative new design unlocks your phone in a split second.

vivo’s youth-oriented Y-Series is known for its modern technologies and elegant design that support the day-to-day lives of the tech-savvy young audience. Keeping its commitment towards customer-centric strategies and innovation, the newly launched vivo Y20 is a lightweight, sleek, and perfectly polished smartphone with an ergonomic 2.5D elegant body. It comes in two eye-popping color options – Obsidian Black and Dawn White to complement the young audiences’ everyday lifestyle.

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vivo Y20 also comes with enhanced user-friendly features such as a cleverly designed side-mounted fingerprint scanner that adapts to your daily phone use, making the phone unlocking experience instantaneous and intuitive. For enhanced security, users can choose between a physical fingerprint sensor or a modern face unlock feature.

Y20’s rear AI Triple Macro Camera comes with a 13MP+2MP macro camera and 2MP bokeh feature that allow users to seamlessly switch perspectives and enable them to capture master shots without compromising the picture quality.

The smartphone boasts of a 6.51-inch Halo FullView Display with Eye Protection for an unbridled and unmatched entertainment experience. The long-lasting battery, coupled with an advanced screen for protecting the users’ eyes, makes it a perfect fit for immersive movie-watching experience and high definition games.

The vivo Y20 houses a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 4 RAM + 64 GB storage space (expandable to 256GB) via microSD card for increased speed and performance. The phone also features an Ultra Game mode with a wide range of features to ensure an uninterrupted and delightful gaming experience.

Pricing & Availability

The retail price for vivo Y20 in Pakistan is Rs. 25,999, and the phone is currently available across Pakistan through vivo’s official distribution network and e-commerce platforms.

vivo offers a one-year warranty for Y20 and 15 days free replacement and six months warranty for accessories. vivo Y20 is duly approved by Pakistan Telecommunications Authority and supports all mobile networks in Pakistan on SIM slots over 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G modes. Zong customers can also get 12GB Free Mobile Internet using their 4G SIM card in Slot 1 (2GB Internet/month for six months).

For more details, visit the official product page: https://www.vivo.com/pk/products/y20

Did Google Accidentally Reveal Images & Pricing of Pixel 5?

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Usman
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Google Pixel phones have always been known to stand quite apart from the rest of the market. This is because Google Pixel uses evolving next-generation technology in its hardware and software both. Google Pixel 4 was quite a great smartphone, with its price marked at about $799.

Google pixel is known for its camera, primarily. When released back in 2016, its camera ratings and quality surpassed every phone on the market. Now, with 2020 coming to a close, did Google accidentally reveal images and pricing of pixel 5, its latest invention?

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What just happened?

In a recent tweet by Google Japan’s Twitter account, they accidentally posted the smartphone’s image, revealing its official design as well as its price. Keeping in mind that this was just mere days before the phone’s official reveal, there is much to be asked at this point.

Google Pixel 5’s predecessor was quite a successful flagship phone with heavy features and state-of-the-art camera technology. The artists behind Google pixel have spent hour after hour perfecting the camera of the smartphone. When it hits the market, it is indeed everything that is promised and more!

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Intel gathered from the leak.

“9to5Google” managed to capture the image of the tweet before it was hastily deleted. From that image, this is what we currently know about the new Google Pixel 5,

The phone will use a punch-hole selfie camera. This, in turn, will provide a near bezel-less display. This works in favor because no one wants unnecessary bezels crowding the screen. From the image, the phone is expected to have quite a simple rear design. It is also likely to house either a dual or triple rear camera array. I mean, is it a new century smartphone if it doesn’t have more than one rear camera?

The smartphone itself seems to be stepping down from the status of ‘Flagship’ since it will be deploying the mid-range Snapdragon 765C chipset. This is in opposition to the 8-series that the last pixel phones have used, thus the step-down.

Approaching the price range on the phone, it is expected to be approximately 74,800 Yen. This translates, roughly, to about $600-700. Even in its price, it’s a step down from the $799 Google pixel 4a.

However, there is no doubt that the photo capturing capabilities of the phone will surpass any other phone of the market at the time, or will be giving other phones a tough competition, at least.

What now?

This was quite a critical time for the leak to occur since iPhone is dropping its latest in about a month or so as well as OnePlus releasing its newest ‘8T’. However, despite the leak, there are quite a lot of software features that are in store as a surprise for the audience for when the pixel 5 is officially released.

One does hope that even if Google accidentally did reveal images and pricing of pixel 5, it can make a spectacular comeback at the official reveal!

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This Pakistani Girl Says She Would Allow Her Husband To Have 3 Wives

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Lyza Rashid
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This Pakistani girl on Twitter made a controversial statement that men endorse, and women loathe. Chances are, you have heard it a thousand times now.

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“Women With Big Hearts”

Now, under the said woman’s post who has so bravely decided to challenge this notion, are men who have fallen in love with her. By telling her husband can have three wives, she’s disturbed the debate as old as time.

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“He will be so lucky,” they say about her future husband, “No,” said the women. If she was looking for husbands before, now she does not need to given the influx of men in the comments below.

Let this be known that any woman who allows is not better than any woman who does not qualify.

The Invention Of Comedy By Husbands

This is as misogynistic as it gets in Pakistani society, unfortunately. Picture this; a married couple is at some family function where the husband jokes about three wives. His other friends will laugh as if comedy was just invented while the wife will feel that tightness in her chest at being humiliated. 

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Not just that, often some exceptional fathers also joke about “new mamas” with their children in front of their wives. Because for men in our society, marriage is just that, a marriage. It’s not a relationship with a sanctity that you are in; it is a formality.

Oh, and don’t forget that sword on your head as a woman, “Islam allows 4 marriages”.

Islam Does Now Allow You What You Want It To

Men will use the argument of Islam to back their claims when it suits them the most. They will fight for their right to marry four times and to have four wives. However, how dare a woman fight for the rights Islam has given her? Or you can bet your entire bank worth that they won’t know what Islam asks of them about their wives, nope! 

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Four wives are the ‘takya kalam’ of the men in our society. We are no scholars of Islam, but anyone who has even the least bit of knowledge will know that religion sets strict conditions to do that and with whom you do that. Having an affair and doing a second marriage in the name of Islam is not acceptable.

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Family Guy’s 19th Season Kick Starts With A PSL Joke!

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Anusha Sachwani
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The new Family Guy season has kicked off with a PSL joke featuring 2 of the franchises, Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars.

Who doesn’t love it when their country’s achievement is recognized worldwide? We sense a rush of pride, and we respect those who have helped our country’s name reach around the globe.

Pakistan and Pakistanis have been recognized worldwide from time to time, whether for making Kashmir’s side at the United Nations, our fight against Coronavirus, or even breaking India’s Guinness World Records.

This time around, its Pakistan’s very own cricket league, Pakistan Super League (PSL), which has been in a way recognized on American television. The famous American animated comedy show ‘Family Guy’ is now running its 19th season on the air and kick-started with its first episode called ‘Stewie’s First Word.’

The new Family Guy season has kicked off with a PSL joke featuring 2 of the franchises, Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars. In the clip, we see that the main characters, Peter and his friends, are sitting at the Clam (bar).

One of the characters, namely Quagmire, points out his frustration for the influx of foreign sports fans crowding the place every Saturday morning. He then points at two Pakistani men who are wearing Lahore Qalandar shirts to support their team.

We then see that one of the gang members, Joe, is wearing a blue cricket tee that reads Karachi. He then says, “I am rooting for Karachi, but I don’t have a death wish about it.”

The witty joke got caught-on by Pakistanis and PSL fans all around the world in no time and soon took over social media. However, some fans are unhappy with the clip as the accent of the Lahori men sounds more ‘Indian’ than Pakistani.

But, then many were just happy regardless of what the accent was that their home cricket series was mentioned in the show, and that was good enough for them.

What do you think of Family Guy’s clip? Please share your thoughts with us and let us know.

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UAF Admissions 2020: Here’s Everything You Need To Know

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Mehak Zehra
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University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) is known for its agriculture programs. So if you seek to pursue your education in agriculture, UAF is where you need to be. Foreseeing your need, we have gathered all the relevant information for you. Remember, all these points, and UAF admissions will not look as scary as they do now.

Online application

First things first. You need to apply through an online portal. So keep your CNIC, Matric/O-levels, and the intermediate part-I result in quick access. Don’t forget a colored photograph. It’s time to make the account now. You will need your own CNIC or B-form number to register. You cannot change it later, so you will have to use only your own CNIC. The portal will then give you a username and password. Keep that safe for future reference.

You will have to add your personal information. And after that, print the bank challan. Take the challan to the designated bank and pay it. After paying, go back to the portal. Now, complete the profile. Following that, you will receive the roll number slip containing your roll number, time and date of entry test, the test center, and the test stream.

UAF Admissions Entry Test

Even though UAF had waived off entry tests for almost all programs, they did not do so for the programs in Agricultural Engineering and Technology. That said, this is just for the academic year of 2020-2021, so check the updated news if you are someone who, let’s say, came across our article in 2021.

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Anyway, the entry test for this program will occur at four venues; the main campus and the sub-campuses of Burewala, Toba Tek Singh, and Depalpur-Okara. The syllabus for the entrance test will be from the Intermediate levels Part I & II.

Weightage

The result will be announced on the university website. If you are successful, you will have to extract the voucher for the admission processing fee and submit it to the bank. Now, who gets the admission? The merit will be determined with the following formula.

  • Agriculture Engineering & Technology will be gauged on the ratio of 30:30:40 for Matric, Intermediate, and Entry test, respectively.
  • For the rest of the programs, admission is gauged on a 40:60 ratio, where 40 is more matric and 60 for inter part I.
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Some important notes:

  • The university will note the applicant’s residential status based on the matric
    certificate.
  • The university will confirm provisional admission upon the inter part-II result.
  • If the marks are less than the minimum required ones, the admission will stand canceled without any notice.
  • If such happens with you, the dues that have been deposited will be refunded once you submit a proper application for it.

Done noting all these? Good, now go and begin the procedure. UAF admissions may seem harsh. But at the end of the day, your passion is what will help you get the deed done.

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