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5 Fresh Strawberry Desserts You Should Try This Season

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Dr. Rida Qamar
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5 Fresh Strawberry Desserts You Should Try This Season
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Strawberries are in season, and what better way to enjoy this season than to indulge in strawberry desserts. They can store for as long as six months to a year, so create a strawberry stash and enjoy them even off-season.

To store them, buy a bunch of strawberries clean them under running cold water. After that, spread butter paper in the tray and freeze them in the freezer for 4-5 hours. Once they’re completely frozen, transfer them to a zip lock bag ad enjoy as long as you want.

Strawberries make the perfect summer desserts, from shakes to smoothie bowls and cheesecakes. If this makes you want to indulge and impulsively buy some for yourself. Then, have a look at these strawberry dessert recipes, which will surely be a treat for your tastebuds.

1. Easy No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

This no-bake strawberry dessert is the perfect alternative to a strawberry cake. It’s a cold and refreshing, creamy, frozen dessert made with fresh strawberries and a crunchy graham cracker layer.

Ingredients

  • GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST:
  • 2 1/2 cups ground graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 7 Tbsp butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 12 oz cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup powder sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • TOP OF CAKE:
  • 2 cups strawberries, cut into half or slice
  • SAUCE:
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2.5 tbsp cornstarch
  • Food color

Instructions

  1. Put parchment paper in the cake tin and leave it aside.
  2. GRAHAM CRACKERS CRUST – Put graham crackers in the food processor and crumble them. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a medium bowl. Spread the mixture evenly in the cake tin and shape using hands. Leave it in the fridge while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
  3. CHEESECAKE FILLING – In a large dish, whisk heavy cream with an electric mixer using medium speed for about 4 minutes. Then, whisk for about a minute at a maximum speed. In a separate medium dish, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice with an electric mixer at a medium speed for about a minute. Put it in the bowl with heavy cream and mix briefly until well combined. Take the cake tin out of the fridge and spread cheesecake filling evenly over the graham crust layer.
  4. TOP OF CAKE – Cut strawberries in half or slice them and place them over the whipping cream. Put the cake tin back to the fridge.
  5. SAUCE – Boil some water in a medium-sized pan, using moderate heat. Mix cornstarch and sugar and put them into boiling water. Add lemon juice and cook on moderate heat until it thickens. Remove from heat. You can add a few drops of red food color if you wish. Leave to cool at room temperature and put over the strawberries.

    5 Fresh Strawberry Desserts You Should Try This Season
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2. Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

Smoothie bowls are all the rage this season. They are famous among people who want to have healthy alternatives for their breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 cups frozen strawberries
  • 2 bananas
  • 4 pitted dates

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.  Blend until smooth.
  2. Divide smoothie between 2 large bowls and top with desired toppings.
  3. Crunchy granola, fresh sliced strawberries, and sliced bananas work best as toppings in this recipe.
5 Fresh Strawberry Desserts You Should Try This Season
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3. Easy Strawberry Shortcake Trifle

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 loaf pound cake, cut into cubes
  • 2 cups strawberries, chopped

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the heavy cream on medium-low speed until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and vanilla, and beat until soft peaks form.
  2. Next, chop the strawberries. Then cut the pound cake into 1-inch cubes.
  3. To assemble the trifle, divide the pound cake in half and distribute evenly between six individual serving glasses. Sprinkle half the strawberries over the top, then add a dollop of whipped cream. Repeat with the remaining pound cake, strawberries, and whipped cream.
5 Fresh Strawberry Desserts You Should Try This Season
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4. 3 Ingredient Strawberry Mousse

This 3 ingredient strawberry mouse is a perfect quick fix dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, equal to one 16 oz container
  • 2 tbsp sugar, honey, or maple syrup
  • 1 & 1/2 cups heavy cream or full-fat coconut cream

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly wash the strawberries.
  2. Slice the stems off the strawberries
  3. Place strawberries and sugar in a blender and mix until pureed (about 2-3 minutes)
  4. Set aside.
  5. Pour cream into a bowl and mix on high until soft peaks form.
  6. Once you have soft peaks, gently fold the strawberry puree into the cream until everything is well combined.
  7. Divide the strawberry mousse into smaller containers and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes

Mousse can be stored in a covered container for up to 3 days.

5 Fresh Strawberry Desserts You Should Try This Season
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5. 3 Ingredient Easy Strawberry Sorbet

The quick strawberry sorbet does not need an ice cream maker to beat the heat.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz (approx. 3 cups) fresh or frozen strawberries
  • 2 tbsp raw honey, as needed for sweetness⠀
  • 1/4 cup warm water, as needed to loosen

Instructions

  1. If the strawberries are not yet frozen, freeze the strawberries until completely solid, which should take 1-2 hours.
  2. Place the frozen strawberries into the bowl of a food processor or heavy-duty blender.
  3. Blend until smooth. ⠀
  4. Add warm water and press with a spatula to help along, as needed.
  5. Taste when smooth, and add raw honey, as needed, for sweetness.
  6. Eat immediately for a softer texture, transfer into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1-2 hours or until firm.
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Ferozsons Laboratories And American Business Forum Donate Umbulizer Ventilators To Rescue 1122

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Web Desk
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Ferozsons Laboratories

Thursday 25th March 2021: Through collaborative efforts 35 portable ventilators have been donated to Rescue 1122. Chief guest Dr. Yasmeen Rashid, Health Minister Punjab and Guest of honour Secretary Health, Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan, graced the event held at Rescue 1122 Headquarters and handed over the Umbulizers to the Rescue 1122 team.

Commenting on the generous initiative, Dr. Yasmin Rashid said, “I would like to thank ABF, Helping Hand USA, Ferozsons Laboratories Limited, Association of Pakistani Physicians in New England (APPNE), Pakistan Association of Greater Boston (PAGB) and all those involved in the donation drive of critically needed Umbulizers for an urgent response to the rising COVID-19 crisis in Pakistan. It gives me great pride to know that our very own Pakistanis have developed Umbulizer and received international recognition from Harvard and MIT for their innovation. As we celebrate Pakistan Day, I can see a bright future where the next generation continues to create social impact and come back to serve their country.  Traditional Ventilators cost $40,000 on average and are only limited   to   ICU’s. By deploying low cost Umbulizer ventilators we can save millions of tax-payer dollars in imports and at the same time expand access to ventilatory care in ERs and District HQ’s as well. During the current pandemic, health measures are a priority for the Punjab government and together we hope to effectively overcome the crisis at hand. These Umbulizers will provide instant care to critical patients thus saving many lives.”

While talking about this initiative, CEO Ferozsons, Mr. Osman Khalid Waheed, said, “We need to work together in this difficult time. All businesses should collectively show unity to combat the challenges of Covid 19. He further added that these ventilators, known as Umbulizers, have been developed by Pakistani students at Harvard, MIT, and Boston University and received an emergency use authorization from the USFDA. As the name suggests, these umbulizers can be easily moved from one place to another. Ferozsons takes great pride in standing committed with the country’s health facilities to provide medical care to Pakistani citizens”.

Director General Rescue emphasized the importance of equipping frontline workers with tools they need to save lives and said, “Rescue 1122 has always been at the forefront of delivering care in the field. We have transferred over 16,000 patients during the first and second wave and Umbulizer ventilators have been pivotal in our rapid response across districts in Punjab. With more devices we will be able to expand access and scale our impact”

PAGB President Siraj Khan, reiterating the importance of improving the health care facilities of Pakistan said, “Keeping in view the current health care crisis at hand, health measures must be a priority for the government, firms, and the overall society as collective efforts have drastic effects. We believe that the Pakistani diaspora can play a crucial role in supporting healthcare organizations and be better equipped to combat COVID-19. We want to thank members of PAGB and members of APPNE for their continuous support. This is just the beginning and we want to expand to other provinces as well”

Ilyas Choudry, Program Director Helping Hand USA added, “I would like to thank all our overseas Pakistanis for their generous support in this initiative. I am happy that we were able to work with the inventors of these portable ventilators and support them in bringing

Umbulizers to Pakistan and in particular to Rescue 1122, for immediate use in ambulances all over Punjab.”

Sajal Aly Deletes Her Instagram Story After Social Media Uproar

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Web Desk
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Sajal Aly
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[Update]: Sajal Aly shared cryptic stories on her Instagram which led to an uproar on social media. She deleted it in a few hours. You can have a look at the deleted story by scrolling down a bit. But what was the uproar about? Since the deleted story was about calling out homewreckers, one was forced to assume that there could be trouble in paradise. And honestly, that scared us because we absolutely love this couple.

But after the whole fiasco, and people making assumptions, it seems Sajal is trying to recover from it. She shared Ahad’s Instagram post on her story. The post is from September 2020 and she added an ‘A’ and a heart to it.

 

[March 25th, 2021]: Sajal Aly is a talented actress who has been the life of any project, whether she was playing a timid girl or an outgoing person. Not only is she amazing in the dramas, but she is also gorgeous in any modeling shoot she does. Seeing how adorable she is, it is no surprise that Aha’s fans did not hate her when the two announced they’d be getting married. Instead, it became one of the most loved couples of the Pakistani entertainment industry.

But something weird just happened. 

Sajal, who usually doesn’t post such stories, has taken to Instagram sharing quotes that have implied meanings.

The first quote is by Mandy Hale. It reads: “Sometimes the best thing you can do is keep your mouth shut and keep your eyes open. The truth always comes out in the end.”

Did someone corner her and put blames on her, because of which she decided not to react but become more vigilant?

Sajal Ali
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But then, the following story that she posted fourteen hours later after this cryptic message was, “Hoes are worthless homewreckers who are searching for attention in other people’s relationships! Get a life!”

Sajal Ali
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So like, hold up!

What happened? Did someone try to create issues between our adorable endgame Ahad Sajal? Is someone trying to create a misunderstanding between the two?

Hopefully, everything is good, and it won’t lead to something we wouldn’t want but let’s not forget that our industry has a track record of homewrecking allegations and consequent divorces.

That said, we would also like to see the two in some projects again. It has been quite some time since we did.

Sajal Aly and Ahad both have appeared in quite a few projects, and while they were cute, we would like to see them with other actors now.

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Tribute To Haseena Moin: 5 Beautifully Written Dramas By Her

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Mehak Zehra
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haseena moin
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While 2020 took from us many amazing personalities, it seems 2021 is not staying behind either. 26th March 2021, Friday started with a very sad news-piece. The legendary Pakistani Drama writer Haseena Moin passed away in the early hours. We, alongside the entire nation, were saddened to hear the news. To remember the legend, we decided to list down some of her most famous dramas as a tribute.

These famous dramas include:

1. Dhoop Kinarey

Dhoop Kinarey was a show written by Haseena Apa and directed by Sahira Kazmi. It was a story about a strong girl who was aspiring to become a doctor. Unlike the characters of current times, she would not be struck left and right by antagonist with their evil comments. She knew how to say what felt right to her. And yet, the story would not paint her in a bad light.

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2. Ankahi

Ankahi directed by Shoaib Mansoor is one of the best dramas that could have ever been aired. It talks about a lady who is ambitious, gets confused, but also possesses the agency to make the decision for herself be it regarding professional or romantic life.

3. Tanhaiyan

A story about two sisters presented by two amazing actresses, Shahnaz Sheikh and Marina Khan. It got so much love from everyone over the years that it got a sequel decades later.

4. Kasak

Kasak presents a story faced by many Pakistani women. It is about how two people fall in love and cannot have children and the woman only gets ostracized. However, instead of putting up with all the torture by the mother-in-law, the individuals decide to prioritize themselves. They get divorced and remarry other people. Ironically, it is a slap on the mother-in-law’s face because it is the man who was impotent.

5. Parchaiyan

Haseena adapted the Henry James novel, portrait of a lady, and titled it Parchaiyan. The talented director Sahira acted in the drama and the two women gave a vibrant life to the culturally appropriated story.

These Pakistani dramas have made a name for themselves, not in Pakistan only but also in the neighbouring country. Back in the 90s, she even wrote films for Bollywood. It truly is a big loss, the absence of such a great writer. No one can ever match her standard but let’s hope more writers build on her legacy.

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BSEK Karachi Board Exam Date Sheet 2019 for 9th & 10 Class Released

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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HSC Mathematics Paper ‘Leaked

Board of Secondary Education Karachi- BSEK has released the date sheet for 9th and 10th class examinations

The board takes annual examinations for SSC level. The schedule reveals that the annual exams for science and the general group will begin from April 1.

Date Sheet 2019 Karachi Board General Group

BSEK Karachi Board Exam Date Sheet 2019 for 9th & 10 Class

BSEK Karachi Board Exam Date Sheet 2019 for 9th & 10 Class

Date Sheet 2019 Karachi Board Science Group

BSEK Karachi Board Exam Date Sheet 2019 for 9th & 10 Class

BSEK Karachi Board Exam Date Sheet 2019 for 9th & 10 Class

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Bagallery And LiSA Partner To Launch “Live Sales” Initiative To Introduce Consumers A New Way Of Experiential Shopping!

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Web Desk
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Bagallery

Lahore – Thursday, 25 March, 2021: Bagallery, the leading beauty & fashion e-commerce retail store partners up with LiSA (Live Stream Shopping Assistant) to launch a shoppable live stream to consumers in a highly engaging and conversion boosting experience. This partnership marks an alliance between a Pakistani and German company to develop a shopping experience which brings the shop to the consumers’ pocket.

LiSA’s plug-and-play live commerce software allows customization to Bagallery’s brand identity and the integration into Bagallery’s own domain, thus ensuring a branded and entirely seamless experience for customers  (https://live.bagallery.com/).

Bagallery is the first e-commerce platform in the country to bring this experience to consumers in Pakistan. This tech partnership will enable consumers to “shop as they watch”, allowing them to instantly buy the products which are being displayed on the live event. This Live stream shopping combines live video, real-time customer interaction and seamless online shopping for ultimate engagement and conversion. LiSA has some state of the art features such as in-livestream product purchase, group chat and remote co-ordination between 2 moderators. They are also planning to launch real time product interactions, fun engagement features and advanced analytics for the software.

The key focus areas of this strategic partnership include:

  • Customer acquisition and traffic growth via live sales platform. This will include beauty shows and partnership with multiple influencers to promote the session.
  • Bagallery & LiSA will also partner to enhance the customer UI/UX experience with constant testing and learning on what features attract the audience.
  • Influencer shops will be a key area of push where Bagallery & LiSA will partner to give access to influencers and sellers to promote their shops through the live platform.

At this point in time, Bagallery aims to develop the market for their Live Sales initiative and turn it into a household name.

Bagallery’s CEO, Salman Sattar states“At Bagallery we believe technology needs to be used to enhance consumer experience. We are confident that Livestream Sales is the future and will contribute significantly to our industry. Post pandemic, the e-commerce consumer base exploded with a major shift from offline to online with ‘lack of trust’ being one of the biggest hurdles in converting a consumer online. This partnership gives our consumer to buy exactly what they see, there and then. Initial pilot testing has produced amazing results and we are confident that Bagallery x LiSA’s partnership will be a unique first for the Pakistan’s e-commerce industry.”

Sophie Frères, CEO at LiSA added “We’re thrilled to bring livestream shopping the Pakistani market with such a strong partner. LiSA’s mission is to bring the most joyful and seamless livestream shopping to e-commerce across the globe. In Bagallery we have have found a partner who is very forward-thinking and willing to explore.” 

Cambridge Announces New Timetable For O Level Exams In Pakistan

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Mehak Zehra
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cambridge exams
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Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE), previously CIE, has announced a new timetable for the Pakistani students doing their O-level exams. According to this new schedule, the exam will begin on May 15th.

Cambridge Board Decision

CAIE also released a statement where they stated that AS levels and A-Levels exams will go according to the existing timetable. But as for the O level and IGCSE, the exams will now happen according to the new schedule.

Cambridge Board has said that they are working closely with the Pakistani Government on ensuring a safe environment for the students so they can attain education during pandemic times.

CAIE said:

“We are pleased to announce that with the help of the government of Pakistan we will be holding all Cambridge International AS & A Levels as timetabled, so that students can progress to the next stage of their education.”

“We are now looking urgently at how best to make this work. We will not switch to school-assessed grades,” vowed the board. It added that they will provide more information to schools next week.

Shafqat Mehmood on CAIE

Yesterday, Shafqat Mahmood, the Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, announced that the board has rescheduled the exams. He also said that the decision will be shared in detail by Cambridge themselves.

The tweet read:

“After detailed discussions, Cambridge has agreed to reschedule ‘O’ level exams to after May 15. Details will be shared later by them. However, ‘A’ and ‘As’ level exams will take place as per the original timetable, following all the SOPs. Wishing everyone success in the exams.”

Change in Decision

This comes as a result of a successful initiative because the Federal Minister had already mentioned its possibility sometime earlier.

This was obviously after he had said that O level exams should happen on the already decided dates just like it was for matric and intermediate students. But then students started calling in.

“Our children are giving [inter and matric] exams under the Pakistani boards, hence the same [rule] will also apply for children giving exams for other boards,” he said, referring to O level and A level students.

In an earlier tweet, he said:

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Pakistani Band ‘Strings’ Announces Its Split, Leaving Fans Crying

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Mehak Zehra
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strings

Without a doubt, Strings is one of the most beloved Pakistani bands. Well, it was, until today!

And no, it is not because some other band has come up to Strings level. It’s because Strings is breaking up, or as they used the word, concluding.

Strings Splits

In a message to their fans, they took to social media announcing their official last day as a band. They thanked their fans for being a part of that journey and added how in these 33 years of living it, they have come to form an inseparable bond. So band or not, the two members would be connected ‘no matter where life takes them’.

And with this message, today on the 25th of March 2021, history recorded the end of an era.

https://www.facebook.com/stringspage/posts/10158638350499713

Fans Are Heartbroken

Ever since people have got to know about this rather abrupt news, they have been truly heartbroken.

Though heartbroken, the Strings fandom that has spent a lifetime listening to the band has not reacted negatively. The response has been quite mature. They expressed their sadness and yet, have also mentioned how grateful they are. Most of them have also wished them the best of luck for future endeavors.

strings

We too wish both of them all the best in whatever they choose to do.

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Researchers Just Found A ‘Double Mutant’ Covid Variant In India

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Dr. Rida Qamar
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Double Mutant' COVID Variant Found In India
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India has detected a new double mutant variant of the novel coronavirus. The researchers are recently working on whether the two mutants are more serious in nature.

What Is A Double Mutant?

The double mutant is a variant where two mutations come together in the same virus. These two mutations can be more infectious or less affected by the vaccines. The majority of these mutations do not have any effect on the way the virus behaves.

However, some mutations can trigger the change in spike protein. A protein that can help attach and enter the human cells. Hence, these variants can increase disease rate and a lack of response to the vaccine.

Double Mutant' COVID Variant Found In India
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Genome sequencing and analysis of samples from Maharashtra state found mutations in the virus that did not match previously cataloged “variants of concern” (VOC), the ministry said in a statement. “Though VOCs and a new double mutant variant are found in India, they are not detected in numbers sufficient to either establish a direct relationship or explain the rapid increase in cases in some states. The ministry added. However, according to the reports, the variant is not related to a spike in India’s cases.

India has recently reported various cases of the mutant from Britain and also for South Africa and Brazil. The number of deaths from Covid-19 in India in the previous 24 hours rose to 275, the most this year, taking the total to 160,441, government data showed. The government has forced a ban against large crowds ahead of Holi amidst the coronavirus situation.

Can This Be The Reason Behind the Second Wave?

India reported 47,262 cases and 275 deaths on Wednesday, which is the sharpest daily rise this year. Dr. Rakesh Mishra, director of the Hyderabad-based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), stated that the “double-variant” is already found in 20% the cases in Maharashtra, which has seen a huge spike in reported infections.

“One suspicion is that this variant is the cause of India’s second wave of infections. I would say no. 80% of the samples we have sequenced don’t have this mutant combination. This mutant is now linked to only 230 cases in Maharashtra of the several thousand samples sequenced,” he said.

Double Mutant' COVID Variant Found In India
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The Culprit Behind the Second Wave 

According to the Doctors, more worrisome is the UK or the Kent variant (also known as B.1.1.7). This variant is now dominant in much of Britain and has spread to more than 50 countries. A total of 736 of the 10,787 samples sequenced in India have been found positive for this variant than the double mutant.

This variant is more likely to contribute to an “intense second wave,” Dr. Kamil says. (According to studies, it is over 50% more transmissible and 60% more lethal. 1.6 deaths for every one death caused by the previous version of the virus.)”However, mostly it is going to be human behavior that drives a second wave,” Dr. Kamil says.

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Hania Aamir’s Follower Calls Her ‘Cringe Queen’ After Her Recent Video

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Web Desk
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Hania Aamir
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Hania Amir has been in the limelight for quite a few days. Her unapologetic personality seems to catch the attention of the public now and then. Recently, Hania Aamir’s followers called the actress out once again, calling her a ‘Cringe Queen.’ The actress posted a funny video of singing while getting a massage done in a workout session. The moral police were quick to judge and left a comment in the comment section.

Here’s the video:

Check out the comments

Hania Aamir's Follower Call Her 'Cringe Queen'
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However, the actress quickly responded to the comment and wrote ‘JALDI AEN BABA,’ which seemed like an insider joke among the friends. It is good to see that the actress has kept her humor and is willing to engage even after the backlash.

Hania Amir has recently gained a lot of public attention regarding the controversy on the Instagram filters. Some are even accusing her of getting plastic surgery. In response to which she posted a response on her story.

It seems like her followers do not want to let her have a breath. Despite recent controversies, the actress seems to enjoy her life amidst all the backlash, which makes us wonder. Is it okay to call out the celebrities on every little thing possible? Are they willing to seek constant validation and criticism?

Hania Aamir’s fans do not seem to understand that it is our responsibility not to be involved in the celebrities’ personal lives and remember the fact that they are human too.

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Pakistan Resolution Day Celebration At The Amreli Steels Circle

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Amreli Steels, Pakistan’s Largest Selling Brand of Steel Bars, celebrated Pakistan Resolution Day onat Amreli Steels Circle near Dolmen Mall Clifton, Karachi on 23rd March 2021 by recreating Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s presidential address from 23rd March 1940. The sketches of Quaid-e-Azam made from Amreli Steels rebars came to life through Projection Mapping Technology to deliver a truncated version of his original address. It was followed by a mesmerizing display of Fireworks and Lightshow. All activities and arrangements were done with strict adherence to government issued SOPs in order to avoid the spread of coronavirus pandemic. The entire event was covered by mainstream and digital media and also streamed live on Amreli Steels’ official Facebook page.

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Operating Officer of Amreli Steels, Mr. Hadi Akberali said that “Today marks the 81st anniversary of Pakistan Resolution Day. While we celebrate this landmark, we also need to reflect on this moment of history to realize how far we have come and how far we can go if we learn to rely on ourselves, our people, our resources and our strong will. Amreli Steels has always resolved to strengthen the economy and society by producing the best quality steel, creating equal opportunities for over 1300 people that are part of our team, and contributing to society in numerous ways. One of our contributions is this Amreli Steels Circle with the portrait of Quaid-e-Azam that has been made with our steel bars. It is here to remind us of the values from which our great country was born – equality, tolerance, peace and progress. Our independence changed the map of the world. Now, it is only through economic progress that we can become one of the leading nations of the world.”

Guest of Honor, Mr. Saleem Mandviwalla, Former Deputy Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, appreciated the celebration held on Amreli Steels Circle and regarded Amreli Steels as a brand of purpose that always plays its part beyond its financial contribution to Pakistan. He concluded by saying “The message of Quaid-e-Azam is especially important for the youth of this country as they will shape our future.”

This event was a follow-up to the tremendously successful activation to celebrate “Surprise Day” on 27th February 2021 at the Amreli Steels Circle. The Chief Guest on that occasion was Mr. Murtaza Wahab, Advisor to the CM Sindh. Since its unveiling in April 2018, Amreli Steels Circle has become a must-visit location for photography in Karachi. People from all walks of life are regularly seen taking selfies and making videos of themselves and their loved ones at the Amreli Steels Circle.

Could Hajj 2021 Be The Most Expensive For Pakistanis?

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Mehak Zehra
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COVID-19 Vaccination
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According to 24NewsHD, this year’s Hajj is expected to be the most expensive one for Pakistanis. It is said that its cost may exceed Rs. 700,000. According to the sources, there have been contacts at a lower level between the governments of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

Moreover, a couple of days ago, Saudi Arabia issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the pilgrims coming to the kingdom for Hajj 2021. Additionally, the authorities in the kingdom had made it compulsory for the pilgrims to get vaccinated in order to perform Hajj 2021.

“The pilgrims will be bound to get vaccination ahead of the month of Zilhaj – most precisely two weeks ahead of visiting the kingdom – and had to provide a concrete evidence of getting a jab from WHO-certified vaccines,” it said, adding that pilgrims from abroad would also have to undergo a COVID-19 test on their arrival.

Among the Middle East, COVID-19 has hit Saudi Arabia the worst with approximately 270,000 cases. To avoid a significant increase in the number of cases, Saudi authorities have taken some measures regarding Hajj, one of the core beliefs or pillars of Islam. Here are five things that you need to know about Hajj 2020.

Who Can Attend?

Only the people currently residing in Saudi Arabia can take part in Hajj. Foreign nationals from 160 countries participated in the online selection process. Following the backlash of the rejected applicants, the authorities have claimed that the process was clean and fair.

Hajj participants from 2.5 million to 10,000

The number of participants had drastically gone down compared to last year when almost 2.5 million performed Hajj. Authorities have conveyed, only 1,000 people will perform the Hajj this year. However, the local media reports carry that number will be close to 10,000. Of these 10,000, 70% are foreigners residing in Saudi Arabia. The rest of the 30% are Saudi citizens.

Hajj 2020
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The Effect on Saudi Economy

Saudi Economy is in a slump. Due to a decrease in oil demand globally, oil prices have significantly decreased. Further, to contain the contagion, authorities have scaled the even down. But limiting the number of participants to exercise social distancing will also affect the Saudi Economy because those 2.5 million Hajj and Umrah performers brought $12 billion annually to the Economy.

Safety Measures Before Hajj

The Hajj participants were quarantined upon arrival in Makkah. Authorities checked their temperatures, and the workers also sanitized their luggage. The authorities also gave them electronic wristbands to monitor their locations all the time. Moreover, the entire Grand Mosque was disinfected to make it as secure as possible for the participants beginning the Hajj process from 28th July 2020.

The authorities gave the Hajj participants amenity kit. These kits include prayer rugs, sterilized pebbles they will need for stoning ritual, and ihrams, the garment worn during Hajj. Health facilities, mobile clinics, and ambulances will be set up as well to accommodate the Hajj performers in case of medical emergencies.

Performing Hajj and Social Distancing

To ensure social distancing, Kaba is surrounded by rings to indicate how much distance needs to be observed between the participants. Authorities have also cordoned the Kaba. This way, the participants will not touch the building and spread the virus. This will also include not being able to kiss the black stone, Hajr-Al Aswad. Usually, the performers have to kiss the stone, but for obvious reasons, they will not be able to.

About Hajj 2020
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Amidst social distancing, pandemic scare, and large scale scaling down, the five-day Islamic ritual has begun from 28th July 2020.

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The Economist Intelligence Unit Report Highlighted The Current Situation Of Food Insecurity In Pakistan

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Web Desk
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In line with its strategy to reinforce the role of nutrition in fostering a healthy living, Abbott has supported a report developed by the Economist Intelligence Unit on the state of clinical nutrition in Pakistan. The report which was launched today has highlighted the challenges that the healthcare system has been facing in adapting appropriate nutrition programs and outlined the opportunities that lie ahead.

The report brings forward the main causes of the currently bleak situation, which consist of food insecurity, a dearth of nutritionists and dietitians and an insufficient awareness among people around the importance of nutrition, both in hospital and at home.

As per Lieutenant Commander Rabia Anwer, Vice President of the Pakistan Nutrition and Dietetic Society (PNDS), there’s a lack of trained nutritionists and dietitians in Pakistan. “Most patients are not screened for malnutrition upon admission into hospital. As a result, many commence their stay facing a hurdle, and more than two thirds of those with malnutrition decline further during their stay. If afflicted patients were identified early on and provided with a suitable diet by a trained dietitian, then complications, length of stay, readmission rates, mortality and cost of care would all be reduced.” – Lieutenant Commander Rabia Anwer, Vice President of the Pakistan Nutrition and Dietetic Society (PNDS)

“Nutrition is at the base of good health”, said Prof. Javed Akram, Vice Chancellor, University of Health Sciences, Lahore and founding President of the Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine. “Getting the important nutrients through an adequate nutrition is instrumental for people to grow and stay healthy at all stages of life. Among solutions that can remedy malnutrition and improve outcomes, are medically tailored meals, meal replacements and nutritional supplements.”

The report argues that a lack of nutritional knowledge among clinical staff in Pakistan is a persistent issue, and that giving the right food to patients is the simplest, safest, and cheapest way to provide nutritional care.

OnePlus Watch: Specs, Price & Other Details

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Usman
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OnePlus price and features of watch
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The smartphone industry is not one to slow down when it comes to development. Flip phones had barely become obsolete when touch screens started hitting the market. Everyone went absolutely crazy when they saw the absence of buttons. Now, OnePlus has gone so far as to come with a Watch. Why don’t we dive into it’s details?

We have already seen how far OnePlus is capable of going with its phones. Now we get to see the domain it has also stretched into: the smartwatch one.

Specs of OnePlus watch
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OnePlus As A Brand:

Overall, if we look at it, OnePlus is considered as an impressive brand. Neither does it show any compromise in software nor is it behind in processing power. A friend of the writer of this article had OnePlus 3T and they claim it as one of the best phones ever. While it may not be the most robust phone out there, it is definitely one of the most premium ones.

OnePlus is also owned by Oppo. Oppo released and introduced this brand as its flagship product. One cannot even think of owning a OnePlus and not have that premium feel. Its phones have sleek designs and good grip. However, if you drop it too much, it can be a hefty repair. So what is this new watch everyone is talking about?

The Specs Of The Watch:

First of all, the watch has a beautiful circular display. It comes packed with 1GB ram and 4GB internal storage. That is quite ample when it comes to a watch. You can easily store up to 500 songs when you go for that morning run or workout at the gym. Considering it’s a OnePlus watch, it is expected to be no less in it’s quality and features. The watch also features a state-of-the-art heartbeat monitor so you can always keep track of those beats.

It has a battery life of 402mah, which means it can stay powered on for a long time. The ‘Always on’ display does little to affect the life on the watch and you can go for days on end. If we take an estimate, the battery can last for, at least, a week. The watch even runs a real-time operating system which is capable of answering calls. Say goodbye to whipping out your phone to answer those calls!

OnePlus watch and it's features
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A Price Bracket:

The OnePlus Watch is currently at an expected price of $160. This converts to approximately Rs.25,000. Now the price may differ as the watch enters into Pakistan, provided there may be other payments on it. However, it will not exceed by a huge margin and is to remain within the mid range line.

As OnePlus moves forward with its new smartphones, its also dipping well in the smartwatch domain. If you do wish to get a hands-on experience on it, you can always look to invest in it. It comes quite recommended by many users and is said to give the Apple watch a good competition.

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These Pakistan Day Parade Highlights Will Make You So Proud!

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Lyza Rashid
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Pakistan Day Parade is something all Pakistanis excitedly look forward to annually. Here are this year’s highlights that are making us proud. 

Netizens Show Their Love

Netizens took to Twitter to express their love and gratitude for the parade and their country. Some of the pictures highlight the female military staff that was dressed in their uniform and marching.

These pictures are so powerful as we see women proudly wearing their uniform, in command and in service for their country. The rows and rows of women genuinely makes one feel hopeful and proud of their country!

Aerial Views

The aerial view pictures are also a sight for sore eyes. Seeing hundreds of men and women of Pakistan Air Force, Pakistan Army and the Navy stand together with discipline and determination gives one goosebumps! 

Diversity

The conflict between Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs is a tale as old as time. However, this highlight from the Pakistan Day Parade has shown us that we have many members from other communities as part of our forces. General Pawan Singh was seen as representing the Pakistan Army and we’re rooting for him!

President Alvi

President Alvi is rarely seen on screen which is why when he is noted in places, people love his appearances. The president also graced the parade and seeing him amidst the various colours of Pakistan forces depicts an incredible picture of modern-day Pakistan.

The Coloured Airworks

Every year another feature of the parade Pakistanis and especially children look forward to are the coloured artworks. Fighter jets create designs in the sky with coloured sand representing various symbolic colours and symbols. The result is pictures that speak a thousand words and pictures we would love to make our lock screens!

Pakistan’s Upgraded Armour 

Pakistan has recently been investing in their armour through collaboration with countries like Turkey. Several new machines have been unveiled at the Pakistan Day March one of which is this surveillance drone. 

What Does It Mean?

Pakistan Day Parade and the day itself is no small feat. It is a milestone in the historical development of Pakistan and remains the day of the parade. The parade not only brings together the forces of Pakistan as a show of unity but it also highlights our history and culture.

Everything we see is the foundational structure of Pakistan without which we are merely a skeletal nation. Here’s to saluting them for their efforts and sacrifices.

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All Electric SUV Concept Teased By Lexus Prior To Global Event

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Usman
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Lexus and the EV tease concept
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Inside the borders of every country, lies car brands that are worthy of mentions. Even if we look at just Pakistan, we’d be quite surprised by how many vehicles are seen here. We are not talking about the number here, though. From Honda to Toyota, all the way up to Changan and Lexus, the country has it all. Speaking of Lexus, they have teased a new concept vehicle!

2021 has seen quite a lot of development in terms of automotives and is continuously seeing more. Additionally, we are seeing newer brands by each passing day. If we compare the automotive infrastructure from ten years ago, a lot has changed and transformed

Lexus and new concept tease
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Lexus Vehicles:

Lexus is a brand that we look towards with fascination. It is considered as quite a luxurious car when it comes to interior design. You know it’s a Lexus driving down the street when it speeds up. Plus, that logo just gives off this classic, vintage vibe. The brand itself is quite old and is still going strong.

Now, they have decided to tease the audience with a little concept. They have an upcoming event. It’s not an event, per se, rather a ‘Brand Transformation’. They are going to unveil this transformation alongside another reveal. They have teased it and now everyone is waiting in anticipation. So what details have they teased? Let us first tell you that this is an electric vehicle tease!

A New Concept By Lexus:

The electric vehicle is expected to be an SUV! In this day and age of evolving technology, SUVs are becoming more and more widely used. The company has said that this EV is going to be the start of a new era for the company. This unveil will signify that Lexus is now moving towards a new age of electric, just like many brands we know of. They have even shown a silhouette of the EV!

While they haven’t exactly said that it will be an SUV, the silhouette gives hints. The headlights, the extended hood, all point towards an SUV design. Whole the concept is said to be a follow up from the company’s previous electric vehicle, this might stand out entirely on its own. We have much to see when they finally do let the public in on the details.

Lexus new EV tease
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Electrical Innovations Making Tesla Proud:

This concept shows us that more and more brands are headed towards the electric era. No one wants to be left behind when the combustion engines start to stutter as fossil fuels diminish. The transition will be slow and long but it has begun. Lexus is stepping quite ahead with this development and will likely go even higher.

Who knows, maybe we get to see more and more Lexus electric vehicles in the future. The brand is luxurious and the EVs are not expected to be any less in quality. Their seats are comfortable and their features are immense. Let us hope their unveil goes as they have planned, with many spectators in the crowd. We will keep you updated as more news on this develops.

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Instagram Announces Two New Exciting Updates

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Anusha Sachwani
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[Update]: Instagram has released some updates in recent events. The two recent ones include news about its disappearing photos and videos feature and its stories.

Some time ago, they had removed the disappearing photos and videos feature. But WABetaInfo has announced that the feature has been reestablished as part of the new update.

For the next update, the one about stories, Instagram will be allowing its users to draft stories that they can continue to publish some time later. This is an interesting update because it implies that the user will not lose the story they have filmed or created.

[Oct 22, 2020]: Privacy has become more important than ever nowadays. Given how easy it is to steal pictures and make catfish accounts, one can never be too careful. With Instagram Stories’ ‘Close Friends’ option, you can now be selective about who gets to view your content.

This is a custom list that allows you to select your closest family members and friends.

Even though you will have others added to your following list, they’ll not see the content shared with this custom list.

Just like regular Instagram Stories, you’ll be able to share and create content without having to compromise on any of the exciting tools Instagram provides you.

How to Share Instagram Stories with ‘Close Friends’ Only!

Instagram Stories
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To make a custom ‘Close Friends’ list, here what you need to do:

  1. Open your Instagram application and tap on your profile icon.
  2. Tap the hamburger icon at the top-right corner of the page
  3. Select ‘Close Friends List‘ from the drop-down menu
  4. You can manually add people by clicking the ‘Add‘ option aside from their name; you can also tap suggestions to make things easier (Instagram will surface people you interact with often on the platform)
  5. Once done, you will start seeing a ‘Close Friends‘ icon when you create a story at the bottom.
  6. Tap it, and the story will only be sent to your close friends, voila!

You’ll notice that ‘Close Friends’ stories are designated with a green circle around them. Be it your’s or a friend’s. If there’s a green circle around it, it means that the list is customized for selective individuals only.

5 Best Instagram Filter Apps that You Need ASAP!

Amongst all social media platforms, Instagram is rising to the top. It would come as no surprise to many if the application even beats the popularity of Facebook!

Be it millennials, adults, or even businesses; everyone knows that this is the application you need to be on to make your social media presence and flaunt those photography skills.

In case if you are new or use Instagram not-too-often, here are some of the most useful and vital secrets to grow followers and expand your reach, you wish you knew beforehand.

1. Funky Bio

Instagram fonts
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Have a boring bio? Why not stand out from the crowd by using funky fonts for your profile, and add some emojis to top it off. Using third-party websites, you can copy the text of choice in different font options.

If you’re editing your Instagram profile on your laptop or desktop, you can use FontSpace and download/copy a new font for your bio in mere seconds.

2. Keep Business, And Personal Accounts Separate

Insta business profile
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Often, individuals set up an online shop set up or promote their business using personal profiles. Not many people are aware that businesses can get more reach from business profiles compared to individual ones.

3. You Can Schedule Instagram Content

Yes, you can schedule content on Instagram, just like you can do so for Facebook. Many marketers have thought of it as a handy tool to keep proper consistency by maintaining a certain frequency of posts so that their profiles can reach maximum individuals.

Applications like Buffer and Later help in scheduling a queue of photos to make an Instagram calendar and use it to advantage with hashtags.

4. Draft Important Posts For Ready-To-Go Content

Instagram draft

At times, people on the other end of the account fall short of time and cannot scan for new posts or schedule new ones. This is where drafted content comes in handy. Before heading out, marketers can draft some images and videos to keep as backups so that if there is an urgent need for a post for a slot, there will always be a savior post.

5. Do Not Be Afraid Of Using External Editing Applications

snapseed

Many Instagram users play around with the editing features the application provides them with and publish their content. However, there are tons of applications that make images more fun by adding a unique element.

Applications like Snapseed and Facetune will make your content stand out with powerful editing tools and features. Try it to believe it!

5 Ways to Boost Your Business with Instagram Stories

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iOS In-App Purchases Witness Huge Increase Between 2017 To 2020

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Mehak Zehra
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iOS
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Just last year, iOS made $111 billion globally. Not only have the in-app purchases in Apple increased but also the median price. Around 65% of the purchases were within the $10 limit. As for higher purchases, the volume for $10 to 49.99 buys has increased from 19% to 26%.

iOS In-App purchase Stats

Interestingly, the purchases were not made only for gaming apps. In fact, it was the Photo & Video and Health & Fitness categories where people made the in-app purchases.

For US consumers, many have shown interest in subscriptions on apps. In these subscriptions, US consumers have spent $10.3 billion to subscribe to the packages on apps. Did you know that in 2020 almost half of the top Photo & Video apps (54%), Food & Drink (47%), Weather (60%), and Health & Fitness (73%), were offering subscriptions to consumers?

As for gaming in the US, the average purchase price increased by 25%; the price bracket was $3.99 to $4.99. This was in the year 2019 – 2020 when the consumers were willing to pay more on subscription, from $5.99 to $6.99.

Pandemic and its effects

This does not come as news because due to the pandemic people were locked inside their homes. With nowhere to go, they resorted to spending time on smartphones. And when you are exploring the depths of the apps you frequent, you get sucked into making in-app purchases.

Seeing this interest, some apps increased their prices as well. Even after that however, most purchases stayed below $10.iOSFor subscriptions in gaming apps in the US App Store, the percentage increased from 11% to 18%.

The data has been accumulated by Sensor Tower, a mobile app intelligence platform. They have even said that by 2025, the spending will be at $185 billion annually.

iOS

It will be interesting to see the progress of the smartphone industry in the coming years. It will also be amazing to see this progress according to regions and countries.

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5 Things You Didn’t Know Were Sabotaging Your Relationships

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Mehak Zehra
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Let’s understand Cognitive distortions, shall we? To put it in simpler terms, it is distorted understandings, convincing ourselves of something that is not there. Now you may be thinking, ‘oh, but we don’t hallucinate.’ Let me tell you, there are so many cognitive distortions that are messing with your relationships, and you don’t even realize. So give this a read and see what fits you.

1. Filtering

What is filtering? Filtering or, to be specific, Mental Filtering makes a person dwell excessively on the negativities of any event and filter out all the positive aspects of it. They do it so much that their reality, the one they are living in, becomes twisted and dark. They become sad and depressed about the most neutral things.

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2. Jumping to Conclusion

Okay, don’t we all do this? Well, I, for one, do. We tend to jump to conclusions often. That, however, is something familiar. But when cognitive distortion is involved, the same condition is on an even larger scale. If you have this, it will make you jump to a conclusion as to what the other person is thinking about you. They will feel like they can read the other person’s mind. In relationships, if this distortion is involved, well, one partner would fight with the other based on what he/she believes the other person is thinking.

3. Personalization

Your aunt is fighting with her daughter-in-law. And if you think that you are the main lead in that drama, my friend, that is another form of cognitive distortion. This one is called Personalization. In this, people think the world revolves around them. Another way to know if it is happening to you is by observing whether, in a random conversation with a friend, you start feeling that it all somehow links back to you. Someone with this distortion will also try to compare everyone with themselves in terms of beauty, brains, and whatnot.

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4. Heaven’s Reward Fallacy

You sacrifice yourself again and again, and you do all that just because you believe that it will eventually return to you. I mean, that’s a good thing, but if it affects your self-esteem, your ego, basically your personality, then my friend, it isn’t a good thing. This is linked with the idea that the world’s fair and someone is maintaining the scorecard. And eventually, the higher power will make it so that the reasonable person is rewarded. Pakistani drama heroines, anyone?

5. Catastrophizing

Catastrophizing is basically that a person awaits a disaster upon anything and everything. It is synonymous with magnifying. So what happens is that they are continually expecting disasters. They continuously ask ‘what if’ questions. And they also imagine the worst possible scenarios. They magnify insignificant events or, more like they magnify the importance of minor events and, consequently, the catastrophe that can ensue.

Long story short, the first step is to diagnose if you are also experiencing it. If you figure out that that is the case, you will know that your relationships are hurting because of it. Once you know about the issue, you will learn how to tackle it as well.

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A Thailand Tour Awaits You On Every Spark 6 Go Purchase By TECNO!

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Web Desk
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In this race of becoming the best brand regarding customer engagement, TECNO is winning the game. TECNO has taken this to a next level. The brand has announced a special offer for its fans where you get a Scratch card with every purchase of Spark 6 GO and get a chance to win another Spark 6 GO for FREE or a trip to THAILAND!

Spark series is TECNO’s famous mid-range series with near-flagship features. Spark 6 GO comes with Mediatek Helio A22 1.8GHz Quad-Core Processor, Dot-Notch 6.52″ HD+ Display, AI 13MP + QVGA Camera with Dual LED Flash, AI 8MP Front Camera with LED Flash, and 5000mAh battery. The phone was a great seller with these amazing features on such a minimal budget.

The phone was a great success due to its remarkable features in a reasonable price segment. Spark 6 Go with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage was available earlier at PKR 16,499 but is available for only PKR 15,999. The Spark 6 with 4GB RAM and 64GB massive storage was launched at the price of PKR 20,599 but has now been reduced to only PKR 19,599.

The fun part is the brand has not only reduced its price but on the purchase of every Spark 6 GO device, the customer will get a scratch card. Each scratch card contains a prize including a trip to Thailand, a new Spark 6 Go handset, and other gift prizes including pens, key chains, etc. If you win pens, kettle, or key chain, etc., you’ll get the prize from your retailer on spot. If you win a tour to Thailand or Spark 6 Go, you need to get in touch with the TECNO team. Go to TECNO’s Facebook page, send a picture of your scratch card, the EMEI number of your device, and your CNIC to TECNO. After verification from the brand’s data collection office, the gift shall be dispatched to you from the head office.

Isn’t this amazing? All you need to do is, go to your nearest retailer, buy a Spark 6 GO phone, scratch your card, and win! So what are you waiting for? Your Trip to Thailand is waiting for you. Hurry up and grab this chance to win such amazing prizes and much more.

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