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Kartarpur Corridor: Ahad Raza Mir is Looking for This Driver to Thank Him!

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Hera Mannan
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The way Prime Minister Imran Khan has accommodated the Sikh pilgrims by opening the Kartarpur Corridor for them and facilitating them with visas has won many hearts.

Khan has been praised and lauded both locally and internationally, so much so that posters of him were put up in Amritsar to celebrate his gesture of kindness.

Lately, one of the most charming Pakistani actors, Ahad Raza Mir took to his Twitter account to start a search for a very special driver. The driver, Saddam Hassan, was escorting Sikh pilgrims to Kartarpur, and an Indian journalist decided to record him.

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Since then, his warm and welcoming attitude is making him go viral over the web.

Hassan is being hailed as a hero and ambassador of peace for welcoming the pilgrims from across the border so beautifully with open arms.

Take a look at what Ahad said:

 

“This is what every Pakistani feels and stands for: Compassion, humanity and peace,”

“Can anyone help me get Saddam’s contact details? Want to meet and thank him for being such a good ambassador of our country.”

 

The Indian journalist, named Ravinder Singh, has a huge smile on his face as he records the video and asks Hassan how he’s feeling about the Pakistani government’s gesture.

Here’s what Hassan says in response:

“I don’t think you are as happy as me,” Hussain replied smiling, “The way my eyes have welled up with tears. I am very happy.”

“Seeing you all, I have that feeling that one has when one go for Hajj. This is the same experience for you,”

In a world so full of hatred and discrimination, stories like this really make us feel like there is some hope for humanity left.

We hope Ahad can get hold of the kind young man and thank him the way he’s been wanting to.

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Instagram Reels vs TikTok: Which App will Emerge as the Winner?

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Anusha Sachwani
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reels vs tiktok

TikTok needs no introduction. It is the world’s most popular and famous lip-sync dubbing application that was won hearts across the universe.

On the other hand, ‘Reels’ is a new feature brought forth by Facebook for Instagram Stories. To be more specific, Reels is a video editing tool that can be used to make 15-second videos.

Although everyone has been calling out Reels for copying TikTok, the Facebook-owned application thinks otherwise.

In a statement, Instagram shared:

No two products are exactly the same, and at the end of the day, sharing video with music is a pretty universal idea we think everyone might be interested in using. The focus has been on how to make this a unique format for us… Your Friends are already on Instagram. I think that’s only true of Instagram.

https://youtu.be/UH7WG7rcsko

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For the time being, Reels has only been released in Brazil to test the feature for other markets.

Instagram had done something similar when they had introduced Instagram Stories which people called out for being a copycat of Snapchat Stories.

However, the real question is will Instagram be able to give serious competition to TikTok with this new tool?

One thing is for sure that the feel of content, due to their different structures is definitely different from one another.

Time will tell which app dominates in the longer-run.

What do you think?

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Worldwide Smartphone Shipments Rise by 0.8% in the Third Quarter as Huawei Went Full Steam in China, According to IDC

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Huawei Mobile

Worldwide smartphone shipments increased 0.8% year over year in the third quarter of 2019 (3Q19) reversing seven quarters of decline.

According to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker.

In total, companies shipped a total of 358.3 million smartphones during the quarter, which was up 8.1% from the previous quarter and enough to return the industry to positive growth.

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“Despite facing challenges across many international markets, Huawei doubled down on China in the third quarter.”

“Samsung benefited the most internationally from Huawei’s woes, ramping up the more affordable A series, while in China the other domestic competitors felt the heat from Huawei.” By Melissa Chau, associate research director with IDC’s Worldwide Mobile Device Trackers.

Digging into the growth areas, India led emerging markets in total, which together were responsible for propelling worldwide growth, mainly from the rise of Chinese brands. In China, greater consolidation toward the top 5 brands was the main trend in the quarter.

“The market returning to positive growth shows the resilience of this industry as well as the ongoing demand for mobile phones, all in the face of many global macroeconomic challenges.”

The top Chinese brands all increased their local shipments in preparation for 11.11 or “Singles’ Day,” the Chinese equivalent of Black Friday for shopping in the U.S.

“The number of factors in play for the competition is incredible. It is clear Huawei continues to make big gains in China, which remains the world’s largest market. Apple beat many expectations and is driving strong volumes in mature markets that face equally challenging headwinds.

And most importantly, the top 5 OEMs accounted for more than 70% of the world’s smartphone shipments for the first time ever this quarter. The industry and vendor landscape is still changing but the trend of consolidation is ramping along with it.”- By Ryan Reith, program vice president with IDC’s Worldwide Mobile Device Trackers.

Smartphone Company Highlights

Samsung gained share in 3Q19 with annual growth of 8.3% on the back of the Galaxy Note 10 launch in August and increased A series volumes, with a total of 78.2 million smartphones shipped. The lower-end to mid-range A series, in particular, helped to fill in the gaps left behind by Huawei.

Huawei shipped higher volumes than expected as it shifted focus to its domestic market, particularly in lower-tier cities, and increased inventories given the unknown future with Google Mobile Services. While a sentiment of nationalism has helped to bolster Huawei in China, solid relationships with the local channel players have been key, offering favorable distributor terms and a well-rounded product portfolio. Nevertheless, there will be challenges ahead with 4G inventory to clear while consumers wait for affordable 5G products to hit the market.

Apple shipped 46.6 million iPhones in 3Q19, which was a slight decline year over year but still better than most expectations. Apple continues to sell some refurbished iPhones via its own channels, which sustain and possibly grow the installed base but also impact iPhone revenues. Newer iPhones, specifically the iPhone 11s and XR, did very well this quarter, capturing strong share in important markets like the U.S. and Western Europe.

Xiaomi for the first time saw less than a third of its shipments delivered domestically in China, which was second to India in volume. Domestically, despite its launch of the CC series to appeal to young female consumers, shipments declined under pressure from Huawei. The runway was clearer for Xiaomi in India, however, where it strengthened its offline presence by expanding its sales network via the Mi Store and Mi Preferred Partners.

OPPO also focused its attention outside of China as it approached the tipping point of nearly half of its shipments outside of China with domestic shipments focused on the Reno series and the A9. India experienced the strongest momentum internationally where the Reno series helped complete its product portfolio with higher-end offerings while the online-exclusive K series strengthened its online presence.

 

Salary Trend Report: Salaries Across Pakistan Expected to Decrease in 2020

By
Hera Mannan
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According to the Salary Trend Report released on Tuesday by mobility consultancy ECA International, Pakistanis need to prepare for a fall in their salaries next year.

Unfortunately, according to the report, Pakistanis are the only nation in the Asia-Pacific who will possibly suffer a substantial decrease in their salaries in 2020, as a result of ever-increasing inflation and depreciation of the Pakistani rupee.

Needless to say, this will mean employees will likely be worse off than they were last year.

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Here’s what Lee Quane, Regional Director Asia at ECA International has said about the situation:

“The average real salary increase in Pakistan is forecast to be -3.0%, meaning that employees will be worse off than they were last year. Despite the nominal increase staying at a relatively high 10.0%, inflation has shot up as the rupee has depreciated.”

Inflation in Pakistan is expected to reach 13.0% in 2020, exceeding the nominal increase and leaving workers out of pocket compared to 2019.

However, the same is not true for other Asia-Pacific countries including India, China, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.

According to the report, India topped the table for average real salary increases in Asia, but now also tops the table globally in 2020 too. The average real salary increase is set to be 5.4% for workers in India, which is four times the rise expected in Hong Kong.

Workers in China are set to see a real salary increase of 3.6% in 2020, while UK workers will receive a lower real salary increase in 2020 as compered to the previous year.

Overall, the global average salary increase stands at 1.4% and the Asia-Pacific average increase in 3.2%.

You can read the full report here.

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MoITT Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui Visits U Microfinance Bank HQ

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MoITT visits U bank

The Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunications Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui visited U Microfinance Bank Ltd. Head Quarters ( a wholly-owned subsidiary of PTCL – Etisalat) in Islamabad.

Over the last 4 years, U Microfinance Bank has made important contributions towards the implementation and achievement of the national financial inclusion agenda put forth in the National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2023 that aims to bring 50% of Pakistan’s adult population into the banking net.

Over these years the bank has demonstrated exceptional growth and our network outreach has gone from 28 branches to 200 branches with its portfolio having grown from PKR 900 million to PKR 21 billion as of closing figures for the last quarter (ending September 2019). U Bank also boasts of 305,000 active borrowers and 400,000 depositors with a deposit base of PKR 20 billion.

In 2018, the bank also recorded an impressive profit growth of 111% compared to the previous year. In addition, the bank’s net equity has gone from PKR 1 billion to currently PKR 2.5 billion tier I and PKR 4 billion tier II.

The Federal Minister for IT lauded the U Bank management team for a remarkable turn-around story of the Bank. President  & CEO of U Microfinance Bank –Kabeer Naqvi added that we as a microfinance bank are fully committed toward the economic enablement of the Pakistani citizens and firmly believe that U Bank can play a significant role in delivering on this national agenda.

U Microfinance Bank contribution towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals & National Financial Inclusion Strategy – NFIS goes beyond simply financial uplifting and increasing income – rather the bank, with its vast range of creative products and the services positively impact health, education, house-hold emergency management capacity, woman empowerment/gender equality, small industry uplifting, as well as providing environmental protection and renewable energy, among others.

As an organization, U Bank also remains primed to become a forerunner in the future of banking by solving the critical challenges faced by customers and providing them with ever-improving value-added services. Having established its physical footprint across the nation, the next challenge that the bank is taking on is that of digital transformation to further expand its reach to customers at the last mile who have historically remained neglected by the banking industry.

According to a study by Google, by 2030 Pakistan is projected to be the fourth fastest-growing digital economy thanks to the significant gains in IT/Telecom infrastructure and connectivity (with further investments being made still), e-commerce, e-governance, and service delivery, digital finance education and agriculture (land record digitization, farming advisory services, etc.)

U Bank, for years 2020 and beyond, aims to achieve operational excellence by investing in and leveraging technology to set industry standards while benefitting from process automation and innovation. The bank will also continue to use its branchless banking license in catering to the last mile customer. Branchless Banking and digitization will thus remain two key focus areas for the bank.

U Bank has embarked upon the journey towards becoming a digital bank that is prepared to deliver value and services via technology, enabling it to potentially become one of the most accessible banks in the country, whilst ensuring that it continues to substantively contribute to the SDGs & NFIS goals.

Latest Figures Show Over 19 Million People Now Living with Diabetes in Pakistan as the Numbers Continue to Rise

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Diabetic Stats in Pakistan

17.1% of the adult population in Pakistan now living with diabetes. International Diabetes Federation launches 9th Edition of the IDF Diabetes Atlas to mark World Diabetes Day 2019. IDF Diabetes Atlas highlights the importance of preventing the condition and tackling its complications to protect individuals, families, and society.

On World Diabetes Day, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has released new figures that highlight the alarming growth in the prevalence of diabetes around the world.

New findings published today in the 9th Edition of the IDF Diabetes Atlas, show that Pakistan is now in the top 10 countries for the absolute increase in diabetes prevalence.

The IDF Diabetes Atlas 9th Edition reports that the prevalence of diabetes in Pakistan has reached 17.1%, now 148% higher than previously reported. In 2019, over 19 million adults in Pakistan are estimated to be living with diabetes putting them at risk of life-threatening complications.

8.5 million of these 19 million, are undiagnosed and, as a result, may be particularly at risk.

According to the International Diabetes Federation, 38 million more adults are now estimated to be living with diabetes globally compared to the results published in 2017.  Globally, an estimated 463 million adults are living with diabetes and 55 million are in the Middle East and North Africa region alone. Type 2 diabetes accounts for up to 90% of the total.

The rise in the number of people with type 2 diabetes is driven by a complex interplay of socio-economic, demographic, environmental and genetic factors. Key contributors include urbanization, an aging population, decreasing levels of physical activity and increased levels of overweight and obesity. For reasons which are unknown, type 1 diabetes is also on the rise.

“Diabetes is a serious threat to global health that respects neither socioeconomic status nor national boundaries.

The increasing prevalence of diabetes in Pakistan is a wake-up call. We must do more to prevent type 2 diabetes, diagnose all forms of diabetes early and prevent complications. We must also ensure that every person with diabetes has affordable and uninterrupted access to the care they need.” – By Prof. Abdul Basit, Director, Baqai Institute of Diabetology & Endocrinology (BIDE), Karachi, and member of the IDF Diabetes Atlas Committee.

 Other key global findings from the IDF Diabetes Atlas 9th Edition reveal that Diabetes is among the top ten causes of death, with up to half of deaths occurring in people under the age of 60. The total number of people with diabetes is predicted to rise to 578 million by 2030 and to 700 million by 2045. 374 million adults have impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), placing them at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes was responsible for an estimated $760 billion in health expenditure in 2019. One in six live births are affected by hyperglycemia in pregnancy (HIP).

Diabetes has an impact on all age groups, regardless of geography and income. Globally, over 1.1 million children and adolescents are living with type 1 diabetes, while three in every four people with diabetes (352 million) are of working age (20-64 years). The rise in prevalence is putting a strain on the capacity of countries to guarantee regular and affordable access to essential medicines and appropriate care. This leaves many struggling to manage their diabetes, placing their health at serious risk.

When their diabetes is undetected or when they are inadequately supported, people with diabetes are at risk of serious and life-threatening complications, such as heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and lower-limb amputation. These result in reduced quality of life and higher healthcare costs and place undue stress on families.

Much can be done to reduce the impact of diabetes. Evidence suggests that type 2 diabetes can often be prevented, while early diagnosis and access to appropriate care for all types of diabetes can avoid or delay complications in people living with the condition.

 

HEC Announces New Turkish Scholarships Under OIC Exchange Programme

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Hera Mannan
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Hec scholarships

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced 5 Turkish Cypriot Government scholarships under the OIC Educational Exchange Programme.

The scholarships will begin from the spring semester of 2019-2020 academic years.

Qualified students from OIC member states including Pakistan are eligible to avail the opportunity to study at undergraduate (Bachelor), graduate (Master) and post-graduate programmes in the participating universities.

Following are the universities in which students can apply for admission:

  • Cyprus International University (CIU)
  • Girne American University
  • Final International University (FIU)

Applicants can visit the websites of the above universities for further information on the programs offered and more details.

Please note that, according to HEC, the scholarship offer does not include the following disciplines:

  • medicine
  • dentistry
  • pharmacy studies

The medium of instruction at the aforementioned universities is English.

The deadline to apply for the scholarships programme is November 30, 2019, so apply before the last date passes!

 

Former Careem Employees Will Lose 25% of Value from Stock Options if They Cash Out Before Uber’s Closing Deal

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Anusha Sachwani
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Careem has rolled out a notification to their former employees informing them that they will take 25% cut from the value of their stock options if those employees decide to cash them out when Uber’s $3.1 billion acquisition of Careem closes (expected in Jan 2020).

An email was sent out to those employees on 12th November. According to MENAbytes, the email has given those employees two options to select from.

Option 1 is to: become a shareholder in Careem and receive timetabled payments commencing with 75% on or around deal close, and 25% over the following 30 months.

Option 2: do not become a shareholder in Careem and receive a single cash payment amounting to 75% of the value of your vested options as agreed in the deal (ie. 75% of around $51.86 on a per-share basis). This is the default setting if you do not make a choice.

The ride-hailing service has concluded the email saying, “we believe this revision to the options agreement is a great outcome for Careem and all our colleagues. Thank you for your continued support.”

Credits: MENAbytes

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Furthermore, the brand has also changed a few things for their current employees as well. They have also been given two options by Careem to choose from. However,  if they decide to cash out immediately, they’ll lose less than 6% of the value of their options.

Careem has not officially commented nor has the brand replied to MENAbytes when they reached out to them.

On the other hand, a former Careem employee, who did not wish to be named, shared that they feel like they’ve been cheated.

We are feeling powerless and at the mercy of whatever they decide. The question is summarized as “take 75% of what you earned, or take a staggered longer-term payout where you’ll still be at the mercy of their continuous change.

All the former colleagues I’ve spoken to feel cheated and deceived. Of course, they are not surprised as it is clear Careem’s brand and positioning of a ‘good guy’ and people-first organization is a constructed PR facade.

While talking about the 25% cut, the anonymous source said:

These former employees are the ones who are actually the ones who built the company.

Current employees are now favored and the fact that there is a difference between former and current is actually immoral. We gave the company our 200 percent and what we are getting in return is 75 percent.

What do you think about this new development? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Aagha Ali is Obsessed with Hina Altaf! (See Proof)

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Kinza Piracha
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Hina and Aagha

Hina Altaf and the actor Aagha Ali are currently working together in drama Dil-e-Gumshuda on Geo TV Network.

Aagha will be seen playing the character of Danial and Hina Altaf is Zara. This romantic drama is produced by Abdullah Qadwani and Asad Qureshi and is directed by Shakeel Khan.

Hina Altaf is one of the young actresses who garnered popularity in a very short span of time. The actress has a YouTube channel with millions of subscribers.

Moreover, the two are having a ball working together on this project. They are currently shooting in Islamabad and don’t shy away from praising their co-star.

We see the first glimpse of obsession with Aagha Ali Instagram post where he posted some really kind words about the Marium Kaisay Jiye actress. Ali wrote, “Such a Fab Co Actor.”

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Such a Fab Co Actor ✨ #AaghaAli #HinaAltaf #Bts

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The actor really seems to like his co-actress and if you visit his Instagram, you’ll see how much he has talked about Altaf and her personality! Just look at his captions for Hina Alaf, pretty cute right?

Have a look at another picture of the two having a great time in each other’s company.

agha ali and hina altaf

Aagha Ali is an actor who has carved out a very steady and loyal fan following for himself in the industry, based purely on merit. Aagha also made news for his song Mein Wohi Aashiq and even got a record deal with ARY Musik to release his album Rockstar.

On the other hand, Hina Altaf who has that girl next door look and has her fans wrapped around her finger with her talent and non-stop successful dramas.

You can always head to Aagha Ali Instagram stories and see for yourself how Hina is always all over the stories. Are you watching their latest drama? How are you liking the on-screen couple and their chemistry?

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Resham and Shan’s Sizzling Photo Gets Social Media Talking

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Kinza Piracha
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Resham and Shaan

Actress Resham has come a long way in her career and has made a name for herself in Pakistan’s entertainment industry.

Working alongside the dapper Shaan Shahid, Resham has given her fans some memorable films.

Just last night the actress had a get together at her home where renowned celebrities were gathered to enjoy great food and company.

The celebrities include some of Resham’s dear friends and fellow actors that she has worked with over the years.

Resham shared a picture with Shaan where the two were posing for the camera at her get together. The duo looked sizzling hot in the photo!

The actress wrote, “Reliving the ‘Sangam’ memories with my forever favorite Shaan.”

 

People were quick to respond to the Instagram post. Have a look.

Some showered the post with lots of love!

Looks it is  a nice one

Certainly

Some just got a tad bit inappropriate. 

Movies like Ghunghat, Sangam and Budda Gujjar are just some of the films that the two have worked together in.

However, today we see newcomers like Bilal Ashraf and Armeena Khan reaching skies but we also see veteran artists, such as Shaan Shahid and Resham, updating them to fit in the current style of film making.

Having spent a considerable amount of time in the industry, with numerous films under her belt, Resham is someone that appeals to audiences across all age groups. The love and affection under this one post are pretty amazing.

Both Shaan Shahid and Resham are top-notch actors and we honestly look forward to their comeback on the big screen.

Let us know what all of you think of this picture and whether it reminds of Sangam days!

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Former HBO CEO who Championed Game of Thrones to Produce for Apple TV+

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Hera Mannan
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Apple+

It is being said that HBO’s former CEO, Richard Plepler, might be in talks with Apple for making shows for Apple TV+.

Pelper is the man who spent around 25 years with HBO, overseeing the creation of some of HBO’s most highly praised “prestige TV”.

HBO saw the release of series like Game of Thrones, True Blood, Boardwalk Empire, and The Newsroom under Pelper.

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, he is close to signing an exclusive production deal with Apple’s new original content streaming service.

Here is what he said about leaving HBO:

“Hard as it is to think about leaving the company I love, and the people I love in it, it is the right time for me to do so,”

“So many of you, and many others before us, have made HBO a cultural and business phenomenon.”

Some of the original shows Apple TV+ has to offer to include “The Morning Show” led by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon and a show centered around Oprah’s Book Club.

The deal isn’t final yet but is expected to be officially signed within the next few weeks.

Apple TV+ seems to be focused on fewer but big-budget, high-profile projects. Let us see how the deal works out for them and if it helps them produce more original hits.

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Jaguar Reportedly Approached BMW for Partnership Amid Financial Crunch

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Sundas Khan
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Jaguar the parent company of Land Rover has reportedly approached BMW for a partnership amid a financial crisis.

Tata that owned both the British automotive companies wants to save costs on the manufacturing of electric vehicles.

The automotive industry has evolved drastically in the last five years and more changes are due to come. We have been experiencing advancement in technology as well as the performance of cars.

Electronic and autonomous (self-driven) cars are the future in auto-industry and we can only imagine the amount require for research and development.

Along the path of innovation, it is becoming extremely difficult for smaller businesses to survive on their own. We also see some bigger players opting their way out of a financial crisis with partnerships or mergers.

Land Rover Defender

The news of an alleged partnership between Tata and BMW surfaced after the JLR tried their luck in the manufacturing of Electronic Vehicles. The dialogues are in the initial stage and we are yet to hear an official statement from both the brands.

There is one more possible partner Tata might be interested in apart from BMW. Geely a Chinese auto manufacturer that has been ruling the auto industry in Asia and also owns Volvo and Lotus. JLR hasn’t confirmed any names for the alleged partnership but most probably the winds will shift to BMW because of their working history.

BMW 3-Series

The German and British Automakers have already agreed for collaboration on Traditional powertrain and electric powertrains. In the past, we have seen other car brands forming a collaboration or a merger. One such example is Fiat Chrysler and PSA group merger that happened in October 2019.

The news is yet to be confirmed but as car enthusiasts, we are looking forward to a partnership between BMW and Jaguar.

Tell us what you think about this development? Share your views in the comments below.

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Shell to Expand Operations in Pakistani Market: Report

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Anusha Sachwani
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Shell Pakistan

Omar Ayeb Khan – Federal Minister for Energy at Petroleum Division met with Royal Dutch Shell James Hall Vice President, Government Relations and Global Advisory and the MD/CEO of Shell Pakistan Limited – Haroon Rashid on Tuesday.

Hall explained to the minister how Royal Dutch Shell’s wishes to strategically expand operations in Pakistan.

He further emphasized on how Shell International is focusing on not just energy in Pakistan, but also the growing energy demands all around the world. Not just that, the brand wishes to do so in environmentally, socially and economically responsible ways.

On the other hand, Haroon Rashid also briefed on major operations across Pakistan including trading, aviation, lubricants, business to business, and retail sectors.

He further added that Shell Pakistan is strategically located in 780 or locations across the country promoting employment and is a leader in the lubricant market in Pakistan.

Shell Pakistan was also the second-largest Oil marketing firm in the nation and is aimed at becoming the best energy firm in the country.

The minister appreciated and acknowledged the brand’s commitment and shared that he is looking forward to its expansion in the country.

Azadi March ‘Plan B’: Karachiites Need to Avoid These Routes!

About Shell Pakistan Limited

Shell Pakistan Limited is a Pakistani oil and gas company that is a subsidiary of the Royal Dutch Shell, PLC and has been in South Asia for over 100 years.

Shell’s flagship business in Pakistan is the downstream retail marketing company, Shell Pakistan Limited, which has interests in downstream businesses including retail, lubricants, and aviation.

Shell Pakistan has a primary listing on Karachi Stock Exchange. It is also listed on Lahore and Islamabad Stock Exchange as well.

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Azadi March ‘Plan B’: Karachiites Need to Avoid These Routes!

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Anusha Sachwani
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karachi protests

Karachiites are advised to be aware of routes to take as JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has announced ‘Plan B’.

Plan B is a sit-in protest his followers will be conducted at the main points of the city to cause economic loss to the government, according to a notification issued.

Furthermore, he plans to block national highways as well as a part of the plan, according to one of the workers who has shared that the “Sindh-Balochistan border will be blocked from 12 pm noon onwards”.

During his 13-day sit-in in Islamabad, the chief Maulana Fazulur Rehman shared:

Continuing our Azadi March which is our plan A, we will also move towards our plan B

According to the notification generated by the Deputy Inspector General of Police South-Zone, the protests will happen in the following points:

  1. Oil Terminal Area Entry and Exit Gates
  2.  ICI Bridge
  3. Merewether Tower
  4. 3 Swords (Teen Talwar)
  5. Zainab Market Chowk

The notification also mentions that JUI-F will pull in Madarsa students and local workers to be a part of the initiative.

Furthermore, they will bring tents and other items to prolong their stay at the given locations.

Karachiites are encouraged to avoid these points unless an emergency arises.

Stay safe and stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

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SBP Denies Discontinuation of PKR 5000 Currency Notes!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Rs.5000 currency note

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has rejected rumors circulating over social media in regard to the discontinuation of the Rs.5000 note.

An SBP spokesperson has shared that the bank has not submitted any proposal which can lead to the discontinuation note. He further added that this news is baseless and has no credibility.

Furthermore, the institution itself has clarified that no such action has been taken, and if it were then a proper announcement would be given to the public on all platforms granting them enough time to get their currency notes exchanged.

SBP had to once again clarify this news as the false reports of the currency being discontinued stormed social media and started to spread like wildfire.

On the other hand, the financial institution had issued a special Rs.550 to mark the 550th anniversary of Guru Nanak- the founder of the Sikh religion.

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The coin has been issued in the efforts of boosting interfaith harmony in Pakistan.

Please do not believe everything you see on social media unless it comes from a proper source of the original source itself.

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Pakistan’s Gaming Prodigy Arslan ‘Ash’ Siddique Takes his Rightful Place Among the Tekken Elite

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Arsalan ASH

Arslan ‘Ash’ Siddique hosted a grand event at Nishat Hotel Emporium in Lahore. The purpose of the event was to address the e-sports community and the broader gaming audience in Pakistan.

The event was graced with the presence of Ash’s friends and family, e-sports community members, socialites, bloggers, and the media.

As the guests walked in, they were transported to an area adorned with Ash’s posters and trophies noting his outstanding achievements.

A montage of Ash’s ultimate journey to being the undisputed crown-winner of the Tekken world was played at the event. After a reveal video, the 24-year-old undisputed champion from Lahore graced the stage.

The moderator for the segment Mamoon Sabri asked him questions about his rise as one of the world’s greatest Tekken players today and his long journey. Ash also spoke about his sensational victories in international Tekken tournaments and his history. He announced that he is the first Pakistani athlete to be signed by Red Bull.

“If you’re a gamer, it is your dream to be a Red Bull athlete. Red Bull has a huge presence in the international gaming industry and it feels like finally joining my family. Red Bull athletes are a class apart and some of the greatest players in the world. So, it really feels amazing to be a part of this elite group. And it’s an honor for me to represent Pakistan through this in the world.” said Ash.

The Tekken maestro also spoke of the potential impact of him being a Red Bull athlete on the local gaming community. He has singlehandedly put Pakistan’s gaming community on the world map; therefore, he feels it has a huge scope for growth and more local players to aspire higher and make it.

From playing in the local arcades in Lahore to winning EVO Japan 2019 and EVO USA 2019 consecutively, Ash is currently on the top of the world. In the process, he has defeated the world’s finest Tekken players, including Tekken legend Knee, Chanel, Book and LowHigh (Evo 2018 Champ).

His rise as an elite player has led him to be signed by Red Bull in order to join the likewise elite gamers in the world. After making history in 2019, Ash is still not done.

“I always move forward with a dream to achieve. 10 years ago, my dream was to collect one hundred thousand (Pakistani) rupees. My next dream was to become the number one player in Pakistan. Then it was to become the number one player in the whole world and to win two consecutive EVOs for Pakistan. I have fulfilled that.” – By Ash.

Now, Ash focuses on his next goal: winning the prestigious Tekken World Tour 2019 Finals in December in Bangkok, Thailand, where he is among the top 20 players invited to compete.

At the event, Ash also offered everyone a sneak peek of watching him in action with an opportunity to play Tekken with him. Two of his fans as well as Red Bull country manager Taimoor Afaq played the game with him.

Social Media Loses it after Hira Mani’s First Appearance on ‘Mere Paas Tum Ho’

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Kinza Piracha
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ARY Digital’s ‘Mere Paas Tum Ho’ has taken the masses by storm and has all fans hooked to the TV screens.

The drama is winning hearts thanks to the witty dialogues and over the top acting by the lead actors.

In the previous episode, actress Hira Mani made her first appearance in the serial and Episode 13th revealed that Hira Mani is playing the role of Rumi’s class teacher.

Her performance was lauded by plenty. However, some did not approve of her acting skills in the serial. It all began after the episode was aired last Saturday.


And here’s how some people took social media to respond to Hira’s entrance in ‘Mere Paas Tum Ho’

Some people praised her work in the previous episode

This user found Hira Mani to be very ‘hot’ (interesting choice of words)

 

This individual is eagerly waiting for her new project!

 

Some mocked Hira for having sob fest in every drama serial

This person believed that her entrance was quite predictable

But there were few who didn’t appreciate anything about her character! Yup, it’s hard to please some.

 

Wow, people are brutal on social media

In previous interviews, Hira Mani shared that her character, Hania would be paired opposite Humayun Saeed, so it’s safe to say that she’ll probably be filling the void left in Danish’s life after Mehwish (Ayeza Khan) took off with Shahwar (Adnan Siddiqui).

What did you guys think of the latest episode of the drama? Let us know if you Hira Mani was a hit or miss?

Stay tuned to Brandsynario to know all the latest updates.

 

Leader of Global Child Pornography Racket Caught from Pakistan

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Hera Mannan
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As reported by ARY News today, the leader of a global child pornography has confessed to forcefully filming underage adolescents in compromising positions for pornographic content.

He has been part of more than 30 such cases in Pakistan, and has also revealed a network of others who have been involved in these activities with him.

The cases he has admitted to being involved in are horrifying, and the accused has been ousted from Italy and Britain over allegations of pedophilia in the past.

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He was caught in the jurisdiction of Rawat Police Station revealed the Capital City Police Officer (CPO).

A number of obscene videos and pictures were confiscated from the pedophile, who has also confessed to filming the act of abuse performed on his most recent victim, whose report became the catalyst for the inquiry and arrest of the criminal.

It is good to see that such a perpetrator has been caught, and hopefully it will cause a significant decline in the number of child abuse cases in Pakistan.

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What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments.

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Prime Minister May Launch Youth Empowerment Cards

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Anusha Sachwani
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Prime Minister Imran Khan is likely to announce the launch of a youth empowerment card.

This card will give the youngsters a fixed amount of money every month for the cardholder to use.

The card is similar to the format of the Benazir Income Support Programme. The holder will get a sum of 4-5 thousand PKR monthly to fulfill their needs.

Furthermore, it is being speculated that the cardholder will be able to avail of other facilities like a subsidy on civic services like travel, passport, and National Identity Card fee.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has been focusing a lot on the youth of the nation with successful programs like Kamyab Jawaan to give youngsters economic freedom and empowerment.

As well as the largest undergrad scholarship program in Pakistan’s history, with a grand total of 200,000 scholarships

PTI’s government is committed to provide paramount opportunities to youth so that they could contribute to national development.  -Prime Minister Youth Affairs Programme

Furthermore, the government will use the NADRA database to shortlist candidates to qualify for the empowerment cards.

More details are yet to come in the upcoming days.

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Scientists Create a New Virus to Treat All Types of Cancer

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Hera Mannan
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According to The Daily Telegraph, CF33 is a treatment engineered by US cancer expert Professor Yuman Fong, that can kill every type of cancer in a petrie dish and has shrunk tumours in mice.

It should be noted, however, that success with mice does not ensure that the virus will successfully work to eliminate cancer in humans. Professor Fong remains positive, as other specific viruses have been effective in fighting cancer in humans.

Professor Fong is currently in Australia to organise the clinical trials, which will also be run overseas.

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The treatment is being developed by Imugene, an Australian biotech company, and will be tested next year on breast cancer patients, among other cancer sufferers.

They also plan to test patients suffering from triple negative breast cancer, melanoma, lung cancer, bladder, gastric and bowel cancer in the ‘basket study’.

The professor is also concerned that the viruses could be too toxic for humans and turn fatal. Here’s what he said:

 

‘The problem was if you made the virus toxic enough to kill cancer you were worried it would also kill man,’

Professor Fong said cowpox – which proved to successfully protect people from smallpox 200 years ago – is known to be harmless in humans. By mixing cowpox with other viruses, testing found it could kill cancer.

It is hoped that the virus will make the cancer cells explode. The immune system is then expected to be alerted about other cancer cells in the body, prompting the diseased cells to be killed.

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