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Ducky Bhai’s Twitter Account Was Hacked & it Was Hilarious!

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Zaid Ali along with his wife, Yumna is vacationing in Pakistan and the celebrity couple is having a blast while at it.

The Pakistani-Canadian Youtuber is attending morning shows, attending family weddings, making hilarious videos and also collaborating with some of the best Pakistani Youtubers.

Already, he has met with Mooroo, Saad Ur Rehman Aka Ducky Bhai and boys from Khujlee Family, Raza Samo, and Haseeb Ismat.

 

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These powerhouses seized the chance to collaborate with each other and we will be seeing videos soon.

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The one with Mooroo is already out and making waves on social media.

But apparently, a lot happened during Zaid’s meetup with Khujlee Vines and Ducky Bhai.

So it all started when a tweet surfaced on Ducky Bhai’s account, asking followers to suggest a dare for him and Zaid.

Shahveer Jafry came up with the perfect dare of the duo!

Other fans suggest some super funny options!

But things started to escalate when this hilarious confession was rolled out from Ducky Bhai’s account 

And we bet it was done by the mastermind himself, Zaid Ali.

Twitterverse loved the fact that Ducky Bhai got pranked by Zaid Ali

The rest joined Zaid Ali in trolling Ducky Bhai!

Well, it’s not every day you see Zaid Ali messing around with one of Pakistan’s favorite Youtuber.

Can’t wait to see their collaboration together. Check out the BTS from their video below.

Via: Haseeb Ismat’s Instagram

Zaid Ali & Ducky Bhai Take a Savage Dig at Shaam Idrees & Froggy!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

 

Hina Altaf Lashes Out Over Hype About Aamir Liaquat’s Second Marriage

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Sanam Baloch’s morning show with Aamir Liaquat and his second wife, Syeda Tuba Aamir has created quite an uproar on social media.

During their tete a tete with Sanam, the newly-weds revealed a lot of about their life together, before and after marriage.

However, the show has created a massive uproar on the internet. While mostly, it’s Aamir Liaquat who faces wrath for his controversial statements, this time it’s Sanam Baloch who has found herself in the eye of a social media storm.

And now rising drama actress Hina Altaf too has given her two cents on the matter!

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For the love of white … Always ❄️ #lahorediaries

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Here’s What Has Been Happening!

During the morning show, Baloch asked Aamir Liaquat about his first wife Bushra and her disapproval over her husband’s second marriage.

Apparently, fans are outraged that the host criticized Bushra Aamir Liaquat for not accepting the news and blamed her for being against the marriage.

Sympathizing with Tuba, Sanam stated:

Shaadi Ki Hai, Koi Gunah Tou Nai Kia

Watch the video for yourself here!

Amir Liaquat responds why his first wife didn’t accepted his 2nd marriage and criticism on social media by his own daughter.. #SamaaTV #Samaa #SanamBaloch

Posted by Subah Saverey Samaa Ke Saath on Monday, December 10, 2018

Meanwhile, Aamir Liaquat added that his wife lacked knowledge of religion regarding the matter of second marriage. What’s more, he even took a dig at her, stating that his children are not posting things on Twitter on their own.

Post the morning show, viewers were revolted over how things escalated in the episode.

Hina Altaf too came across the controversy and took to Instagram to give her view on the matter.

According to the starlet, with so many issues to resolve in Pakistan, Aamir Liaquat’s second marriage should be the last of everybody’s discussion.

Meanwhile, Aamir Liaquat’s daughter, Dua Aamir took to Twitter and posted that her mother has been a blessing to her in this tough time

In a series of tweets, she applauded her mother, Bushra for being a strong woman and raising her children well.

She also condemned people who break homes in a cryptic tweet.

On the other hand, Bushra Aamir Liaquat is telling her fans that she is strong women and will battle her way out of the ordeal.

She continues to share empowering quotes on Twitter by stating how important is to be patient in trails of life.

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What do you think about Sanam Baloch’s show with Aamir Liaquat? Let us know in the comments below.

Brandsynario’s Most Viewed Videos 2018

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Anusha Sachwani
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The year 2018 is coming to an end- it seems as if it was just yesterday when we all got together and celebrated 1st January 2018.

We at Brandsynario wish all our views a Happy New Years in advance, and to celebrate the coming of the new one, here are our most-viewed videos which all you have loved and supported!

Brandsynario’s Top 10 YouTube Most Viewed Videos 2018

1. Hania Aamir Trolls Her Trolls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv9saqL6jN0

2. Fahad Mustafa & Mawra Hocane’s Exclusive Interview – JPNA 2 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O1DpbHBZ5Y

3. Humayun Saeed & Kubra Khan’s Exclusive Interview – JPNA 2

https://youtu.be/NKelAJXL9S0

4. Mehwish Hayat & Fahad Mustafa Play Him or Her

https://youtu.be/6i14Rb3zek8

5. Guess These Pakistani Stars with the Cast of Cake

https://youtu.be/Sq3n_NuNQ0o

6. Never Have I Ever with the Cast of Rangreza

https://youtu.be/a_r8LyRVBbc

7. Guess These Road Signs With Motorcycle Girl Sohai Ali Abro

https://youtu.be/5BOyHQkiM2Y

8. Inauguration Of The New Islamabad Airport

https://youtu.be/mpZauJzh7GA

9. Exclusive Interview with Hania Aamir – Parwaaz Hai Junoon

https://youtu.be/ndhHNaI_ye8

10. Shan Shahid Talks About Pakistani Stars Working in India

https://youtu.be/LJI7dAaY6Jw

Brandsynario’s Top 10 Facebook Most Viewed Videos 2018

1. Ek Naiki Rozana

2. Knorr Boriyat Busters with The Citizens Foundation

3. Mountain Dew DOTA 2 Qualifier 

4. Debunking Myths on Tea-Whiteners 

5. New Lays Paprika

6. #TheOtherSideOfTheStory: Empress Market

7. Chai Mein Esa Kia Badal Gaya? 

8. Inauguration Of The New Islamabad Airport

9. Brandsynario’s CEO Diaries: CEO Reckitt Benckiser Fahad Ashraf Plays Rapid Fire

10. #TheOtherSideOfTheStory: Burns Road

Subscribe to Brandsynario’s Facebook page and YouTube channel for the latest news, updates and viral videos!

Which of these videos did you enjoy the most? Share your top picks with us in the comments below.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Finance Division to go Paperless From January 2019

By
uzair alavi
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asad umar

The finance office will be going through a drastic change in the coming weeks to make it go ‘paperless’.

The ministry has officially made the decision to disallow dispatching of manual data and implement the ‘E-Office System’.

A circular has been issued in this regard and has instructed all officers and staff members to ensure that the new system is implemented and put into effect immediately.

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The claim is that the system will not only ensure greater efficiency but will also deliver high-level performance.

The finance office had inaugurated the E-Office System earlier, but it was not fully implemented and manual office activities were still taking place.

The ministry has announced that after January 1st, 2019 no official will be allowed to carry out work manually.

However, some concerned officials have been instructed to keep hard copies of files, approved cases processed through E-Office System and data with them at least for upcoming 6 months, to avoid any inconvenience.

The instructions also state that no officer will share login/password details with anyone, while senior officials will be in charge of all the scanning duties for their departments.

Scanners for official files have been installed in the office of the joint secretaries, the officers have been instructed to consult the IT department for concerns.

Sources state that the finance office, among other ministries, was the first to take the step towards this initiative.

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Earlier in September, Finance Secretary Arif Ahmad Khan had inaugurated the E-Office System while instructing all officers and staff to learn e-office skills and gain benefit from the system.

However, sources also say that most staff members were reluctant to go digital as they were used to handling paperwork.

Training was also given earlier to ministry officials by the National Information Technology Board (NITB) to ensure digitalization of office records.

For more information and updates stay tuned to Brandsynario.

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Private Schools to Reduce Fee by 20%: Supreme Court

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Anusha Sachwani
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School Fees

Update: Supreme Court has ordered Private schools charging more than Rs2,000 per month to reduce the fee by 20%.

The order was passed by a three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar and comprising Justice Ijazul Ahsan and Justice Faisal Arbab while hearing a case against high fees charged by private schools.

However, the schools have been allowed a 5% annual increase in the future.

What’s more, the court has also directed 21 private schools to either return 50% of summer fees within two months or adjust the amount.

Sindh High Court (SHC) had ordered private schools to restore the fee structure from 20th September 2017 onward. This means that all excessive fees which was illegally charged from parents is to be returned.

The court also added that those institutes which fail to comply will have their registrations suspended. These institutes have been ordered to submit the amount to the Registrar of the Supreme Court.

After another hearing held on Monday, Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi has now asked these institutions to ‘adjust’ the amount as a benefit. This means that parents will not have to pay school fees of at least 2-3 months, depending on the fee challans and the amount taken from them.

“Where is the approval for the last free structure?” the bench asked.

How is the increase in fee approved? Tell us about the revised challan on school fee. The private school lobby is so strong that they do not consider anyone. -Bench

School fees were increased and it was said that they have applied for a free structure

Expressing anger over the counsel’s response, the bench stated:

You are not answering our questions. If we wanted, we would have indicted on contempt of court charges. We want to give you a chance to resolve the matter.

Private schools came into being owing to government’s failure and they are exploiting that

Further, the court said:

Three months were given to resolve the matter but instead the issue was made bigger. It seems that schools have charged so much that parents will not have to pay fee for the next three to four months.

In response, the court asked the counsel to provide such an order which could not be implemented on.

We want the court to give such a decision which can be implemented.

The next hearing of the case has been fixed for December 17.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Indian Army Dancing to Pakistani Song Creates Massive Backlash!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Indian Army Dancing to Pakistani Song

Time and time again, despite the political tensions between the neighboring countries- Indian Army and Pakistan Army have shown support and appreciation for one another. Recently, Indian Army dancing to Pakistani Song has resulted in massive backlash!

A video of the soldiers in the snow is going viral as they groove to the popular Pakistani track Hawa Hawa originally sung by Hasan Jahangir in 1987.

The men donned in white snow jackets with various objects in their hands seem to be enjoying the moment.

However, social media seems to have mixed reactions to their heroes video. Where some support them others are bashing them for this act.

Social Media Reacts to Indian Army Dancing to Pakistani Song







Previously, Both the Indian and Pakistani Army was criticized for dancing together in celebrations during their camp in Russia. It had also sparked a debate among several individuals on social media.

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We love to see the love and support both nations share and the countless messages of peace they bring. Have you come across a similar video?

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Sexiest Asian Men 2018: 8 Pakistani Celebrities Make it to the List

By
Kayenat Kalam
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After revealing the names of the sexiest women in Asia, the UK based newspaper Eastern Eye has now compiled the list for the Top 50 Sexiest Asian Men for 2018!

Though the full list will be out in a few days, we have got our hands on the names of some of the hottest hunks of Asia who have made it to this list.

Sexiest Asian Women 2018: 7 Pakistani Beauties Make it to The List

Based on the votes from people around the world, the ranking also considers the popularity and media coverage each of these celebrities received through various platforms.

The South Korean music band is the topmost name in the list of top 50 sexiest Asian men for 2018. The band comprises of 7 members and they attracted loads of attention after they performed at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.

Indian TV actor, Vivian Dsena has emerged out to be the top sexiest Indian men of 2018 and ranks 2nd in the list. T

he Bollywood superstar, Shahid Kapoor grabbed the title of the sexiest Bollywood actor on number 3 followed by Pakistani-British singer Zayn Malik at number 4.

Bollywood hunk Hrithik Roshan becomes the 5th sexiest Asian men of 2018 whereas the two Indian TV actor, Mohsin Khan and Gurmeet Choudhary rank at 6th and 7th, respectively.

Ranking at number 8, Ali Zafar has reclaimed his title as the sexiest Pakistani man of 2018.

The multitalented superstar made his successful debut in the Pakistani film industry in 2018 as the actor and producer of the blockbuster movie, Teefa in Trouble. He is the only Pakistani who is among the Top 10 sexiest men of Asia.

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Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is the 9th sexiest hunk on the list followed by the heartthrob of the cricket world Virat Kohli at number 10!

Pakistani Celebrities Who Made it to the List of the Top 50 Sexiest Asian Men for 2018 are:

  1. Ali Zafar

Not just that his first movie in Pakistan received raves reviews from the critics, it was also appreciated worldwide after it got screened at Film Festival in China where Ali Zafar proudly represented Pakistan on an international platform.

Teefa in Trouble is now available on Netflix as well in about 25 different countries including India, and it can be considered as yet another achievement for Ali Zafar. Being titled as the sexiest men of Pakistan, Ali Zafar thanked all his fans and said,

“I’m humbled and thankful yet again. Big shout out to all the fans who voted.”

2) Fawad Khan

Fawad Khan might not have appeared in many projects but he still remains the second sexiest Pakistani man and the 12th sexiest in Asia. Famous for his dapper looks and outclass acting skills, the heartthrob is as famous in India as he is in Pakistan. The actor will be seen as the lead in the 2019’s Maula Jatt.

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3) Imran Abbas

The doe-eyed boy, Imran Abbas has stolen the 23rd slot in this list, two spots above the Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan (25). Imran is one of the constant faces on our screens and is currently starring in an ongoing drama, Koi Chaand Rakh.

4) Danyal Zafar

Ali Zafar might be the sexiest man in Pakistan but his brother, Danyal Zafar, is all set to give him some competition as he ranked 40 in this list. The young singer made his debut in Coke Studio Season 10 in 2017 and was one of the co-writers of Teefa In Trouble along with his brother Ali.

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V 2 E y o

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5) Hamza Ali Abbasi

Hamza Ali Abbasi becomes the 40th sexiest man in Asia and he’s the sixth sexiest Pakistani man of 2018. Hamza played one of the lead in Parwaaz Hai Junoon and would be soon seen in Haseeb Hasan’s upcoming TV serial ‘Alif’.

6) Atif Aslam

With back to back super hit songs in 2018, Atif Aslam was on a row to make headlines all year round. The superstar who is loved equally in Pakistan and India, ranks as the 46th sexiest Asian man of 2018!

7) Imran Khan

Proving “age is just a number”, PM Imran Khan has been listed as the 48th sexiest Asian man. The 66-year old PTI’s leader was elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan in the General Elections of 2018.

8) Fahad Mustafa

Fahad Mustafa grabbed the last spot among the Top 50 Sexiest Asian Men of 2018. The Jeeto Pakistan Host starred in Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 and Load Wedding in 2018.

The Complete List for the Top 50 Sexiest Asian Men for 2018 will be released on 14th December but here’s what we know so far:

  1. BTS
  2. Vivian Dsena
  3. Shahid Kapoor
  4. Zayn Malik
  5. Hrithik Roshan
  6. Mohsin Khan
  7. Gurmeet Choudhary
  8. Ali Zafar
  9. Akshay Kumar
  10. Virat Kohli
  11. Ranveer Singh
  12. Fawad Khan
  13. Prabhas
  14. Salman Khan
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  16. Nakuul Mehta
  17. –
  18. Varun Dhawan
  19. Harshad Chopra
  20. –
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  23. Imran Abbas
  24. –
  25. Shah Rukh Khan
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  29. Ranbir Kapoor
  30. –
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  33. Riz Ahmed
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  38. Ahan Shetty
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  40. Danyal Zafar
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  43. Hamza Ali Abbasi
  44. –
  45. Siddharth Malhotra
  46. Atif Aslam
  47. –
  48. Imran Khan
  49. –
  50. Fahad Mustafa

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Best Places to Visit in 2019

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AFP
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Best Places to Visit in 2019

One of the United States biggest travel magazine- Travel + Leisure, is the latest to throw in their two cents on the top places to visit in 2019, after media outlets like Lonely Planet, National Geographic Travel and Fodor’s among others.

For their list of 50 best places to visit in 2019, Travel + Leisure editors studied press releases, tourism statistics, marquee hotel, restaurant and museum openings and new flight routes. They also considered anecdotal trends from Instagram, friends and family and consulted their network of travel experts around the globe.

Some places on the list will be familiar and no-brainer favorites — New York City, Los Cabos, Mexico, Berlin, Seychelles and Santiago, Chile. Other places may be lesser known in some parts of the world and pique curiosity.

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The Andaman Islands, for instance, is a chain of more than 300 islands strung between India and Thailand, and feature unspoiled beaches, coconut trees, and tropical mangroves.

Nairobi, Kenya is cited as an emerging design capital, while Panama City has become an exciting food city.

And the emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates is a rich spot for art and history, while Hungary’s Etyek is a fertile wine region.

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Here are the best places to visit in 2019, according to Travel + Leisure:

NORTH AMERICA

  • Adirondacks, NY
  • Houston, TX
  • New York City
  • Florida Keys, FL
  • Montecito, CA
  • Jackson, WY
  • Grand Canyon National Park
  • Georgia
  • Los Cabos, Mexico
  • San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
  • Toronto, Canada
  • Alberta, Canada
  • Puerto Rico
  • The Grenadines

SOUTH AMERICA

  • Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica
  • Elqui Valley, Chile
  • Panama City, Panama
  • Guatemala
  • Santiago, Chile

AFRICA

  • Rwanda
  • Tunisia
  • Namibia
  • Egypt
  • Nairobi, Kenya
  • Seychelles

ASIA/MIDDLE EAST

  • Israel
  • Oman
  • Sharjah, UAE
  • Singapore
  • Cambodia
  • Andaman Islands
  • Hoi An, Vietnam
  • Uttarakhand, India
  • Langkawi, Malaysia

EUROPE

  • Berlin, Germany
  • Helsinki, Finland
  • Etyek, Hungary
  • Ischia, Italy
  • Cambridge, England
  • Matera, Italy
  • Scotland
  • Prague, Czech Republic
  • Alsace, France
  • Tisvildeleje and the Danish Riviera
  • Armenia
  • Madeira, Portugal
  • Turquoise Coast, Turkey

OCEANIA

  • South Island, New Zealand
  • Brisbane, Australia
  • Northern Territory, Australia
How many of these amazing destinations are you ready to cross off your To-Visit list?

Pakistan Advertising Association Discusses Crisis Caused by Delayed Payments from Government

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Press Release
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Source: Brandsynario

The Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA) held its Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting on 10′ December 2018.

The participants discussed in detail, the issue of pending recoveries from the Provincial and Federal Government of Pakistan, while the authorities do not seem to understand the gravity of the situation.

The advertising agencies and the media — both Print and Electronic, are currently suffering from a cash-flow crisis because the Provincial and Federal Governments are not paying the rightful dues of the ad agencies, print, and electronic media. This financial irresponsibility could also damage the credibility of the Government.

To make things worse, the proposed draft of a new policy for print, electronic and digital media is virtually a death sentence for the advertising industry.

So, the propositions are totally rejected by all the main stakeholders including Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA), All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) and the Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA).

PAA is in favor of meaningful changes or reforms that are directed to improve transparency and merit-based processes of the Government for selecting capable agencies on merit having a good repute.

The Chairman of PAA- Ali Mandviwalla stated that: “The Advertising Association is fully committed to supporting the Government in rooting out all the non-merit based elements from the advertising agencies, as well as strengthening the relevant government bodies, like the Press Information Department (PID) and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. The Government can only achieve positive results if they take concrete and meaningful steps to enhance the transparency of its internal processes and procedures”

It is important to note, that the advertising agencies create no additional costs, or financial burden, for the Government. The advertising professionals provide valuable creative services- free-of-cost, to the public sector, while the agencies’ expenses and costs are met from the commissions they earn from the Media.

PAA wants to inform all stakeholders about some harmful measures proposed in the new policy. If adopted, these measures will actually back-fire, adding to the government’s expenditure, instead of saving any costs for the national exchequer.

These controversial propositions will not allow the government to use the services of Advertising Agencies. So, the decision will result in heavy extra costs and more operational pressures for the government. Currently, these resourceful advertising agencies are providing free-of-cost infrastructure and qualified manpower to perform various processes for the government. They handle payment-matters between hundreds of publishers, channels, PID and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.

In case, these responsibilities are shifted to the Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR), this government institution will need additional infrastructure, thousands of more employees and unnecessary cost-burden to perform these tasks — which the advertising agencies perform at no additional cost to the Government Exchequer.

Before making any decisions on policy resulting in errors already experimented in history and in the past, it is imperative that the relevant stakeholders of the industry are aligned for collective decision making on forming an improved policy.

Google Pakistan Year in Search 2018 Report is Out!

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Kayenat Kalam
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Google Pakistan Year in Search 2018

Bidding farewell to yet another year, Google has released the annual list of top searches in Pakistan in 2018.

With many fascinating events and happenings all year round, the list gives an overview of what Pakistanis were most interested in this year!

Its annual search year in Pakistan looks back at 2018 through the collective eyes of searches on Google.

It offers a unique perspective on the year’s major events, top competitions, top newsmakers, top personalities, hottest trends and top movies categorized under three sections as; Searches, People, and Movies.

From blockbuster movies to some of the most trending people of the year, here is Google Pakistan Year in Search 2018.

Google’s Top Search in Pakistan in 2018!

Pakistanis are very enthusiastic when it comes to sports and interestingly, most of the top 10 searched words in Google Pakistan in 2018 are either about cricket or football.

Pakistan vs New Zealand was the most searched series this year while Express Newspaper and Samaa TV also made it to the list!

  1. Pakistan vs New Zealand
  2. Fifa World Cup
  3. Pakistan vs Australia
  4. PSL 2018
  5. Brewery Brisbane
  6. Brisbane Asia Cup
  7. PTV Sports
  8. Pakistan vs India
  9. Express Newspaper
  10. Samaa TV

Most Searched Personalities in Pakistan in 2018

Prime Minister Imran Khan’s 3rd wife Bushra Manika is the most searched person by Pakistanis this year, with British princess Meghan Markle at number 2.

Meesha Shafi and Reham Khan are also among the popular searches, followed by Hollywood star, Sylvester Stallone and Bollywood diva, Sonali Bendre. Atif Mian, former advisor to PM, and Hanif Abbasi of PML-N have also made it to the list!

  1. Bushra Manika
  2. Meghan Markle
  3. Meesha Shafi
  4. Reham Khan
  5. Sylvester Stallone
  6. Sonali Bendre
  7. Atif Mian
  8. Hanif Abbasi
  9. Iqra Aziz
  10. Sunny Leone

Most Searched Movies in Pakistan in 2018

The top 5 searched movies in Pakistan in 2018 are the blockbuster Bollywood flicks including Sanju and Thugs of Hindustan.

The Pakistani animated film Donkey King ranks at 6  followed by Hollywood movies, Avengers Infinity War and Black Panther.

  1. Race 3
  2. Sanju
  3. Tiger Zinda Hai
  4. Baaghi 2
  5. Thugs of Hindustan
  6. Donkey King
  7. Avengers Infinity War
  8. Black Panther
  9. Hate Story 4
  10. Padmavati

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates and news!

Here’s How Much Tax on Mobile Phones You’ll Have to Pay!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Importing mobile phones or asking for relatives to fly them over has now become expensive. Now, individuals will have to pay Customs Duty and taxes.

There are, however, several conditions to make the policy easy on overseas Pakistanis who are flying in for short visits. According to the policy, each individual (Pakistani or overseas Pakistani) can carry up to 5 handsets per year.

Out of the 5, one will be free, whereas taxes and duties will be applicable on the rest. Furthermore, those handsets which have not been paid for will be blocked within 30 days.  Those who have foreign SIMs with roaming on will also get cleared from paying these taxes.

This is applicable on handsets flowing into Pakistan after 1st December.

Custom Duty on Mobile Phones in Pakistan 2018- List Revealed!

Mobile Tax & Duties Breakdown

Imported phones will have the following taxes and duties applicable to them:

  • Customs Duty
  • Regulatory Duty
  • Sales Tax
  • Additional Sales Tax
  • IT Duty
  • Mobile Levy
  • Provincial Tax

Customs Duty 

The fixed amount for Customs Duty is PKR 250.

Regulatory Duty

Mobile phones worth in-between $1-60 will be taxed with Rs.250. Handsets worth in between $61-130 will be taxed with 10% of the value. Whereas phone worth over $130 will be taxed with 20% of their value under Regulatory Duty.

Value of Phone (USD) Taxation
$1-60 Rs. 250
$61-130 10% of the value
$130+ 20% of the value

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Sales Tax

Sales tax is fixed at Rs. 1500 per handset.

Additional Sales Tax

Additional sales tax is fixed at 3% of the phone’s actual value.

IT Tax

The fixed amount for IT Tax is 9% of the phone’s value.

Mobile Levy

Value of Phone (PKR) Levy
Rs 10,000 to 40,000 Rs 1000
Rs 40,000 to 80,000 Rs 3000
Over Rs 80,000 Rs 5000

 

Example
  • Value of a phone declared by Customs is Value A
  • Add 1% Insurance on Value A, this would become Value B
  • Add 1% Landing charges on Value B, this would become Value C
  • Now, this Value C is important because Customs will now Apply/calculate all Duty/Taxes on Value C, not Value A.

If Value A = $100, then its Value B will be $101. Its Value C would then be $102.01 (and not $100).

Now that the value of the phone has been determined- it will be converted from USD to PKR at Inter-Bank rates for that particular day.

Now that we have the phone’s value, the following formulas will be applied for taxes and duties:

  • Value C + 10% or 20% Regulatory Duty = Value D
  • Value D + Rs 250 fix Customs Duty = Value E
  • Value E + 3% Additional Sales Tax = Value F
  • Value F + Rs 1500 fix Sales Tax = Value G
  • Value G + 9% or 6% Income Tax = Value H
  • Value H + Rs 1000 or greater as Mobile Handset Levy = Value I
  • Value I + Rs 1000 fix Sindh Stamp Duty = Value J
  • Value C + 1.16% CESS Duty = Value K

Value J + Value K – Value C = ___ PKR. This is the final amount which is the total of Duty/Taxes that an individual will have to pay.

Taxation Per Phone

The following chart explains how much taxation will have to be paid according to the value of the handset.

Value of Mobile Taxation (PKR)
$50 Rs 4,641
$100 Rs 6,367
$150 Rs 8,083
$200 Rs 13,116
$250 Rs 15,666
$300 Rs 20,216
$350 Rs 22,767
$400 Rs 25,317
$450 Rs 27,867
$500 Rs 30,417
$550 Rs 34,967
$600 Rs 37,517
$650 Rs 40,067
$700 Rs 42,618
$800 Rs 47,718
$900 Rs 52,818
$1000 Rs 57,918
$1200 Rs 68,119
$1400 Rs 78,319
$1500 Rs 83,420

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Japan Scholarships for Pakistani Students: Fully-Funded Scholarships For Federal Government Officers

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uzair alavi
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Japan Scholarships for Pakistani Students

Japan Scholarships for Pakistani Students: The Japanese International Cooperation Center (JICC) has announced twenty fully-funded scholarships for the officers of Pakistan’s federal government to study at universities in Japan.

The scholarships have been announced under the project Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) and is launched under the Japanese government’s grant aid project.

The scholarship will allow 18 scholars for 2 Masters (2 years) and Doctorate (3 Years) programme, which will be selected from the federal government officers of Pakistan.

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The newly announced fully-funded scholarship programme will begin from the Summers of 2019.

JICC also organized a seminar to brief about the programme, at the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Reforms, Government of Pakistan.

In the seminar, Takuya Sei, representative of JICA Pakistan, discussed the newly launched scholarship programme and also encouraged participants, potential applicants, to make full use of this golden opportunity and do not let it slip.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates!

Switzerland Scholarships For Pakistani Students Announced!

 

Easy Business Scheme for the Unemployed to be Introduced by Government

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s (PTI) government has vowed to provide one crore jobs for the youth and initiatives to make it happen are already underway.

In order to aid unemployed citizens in Pakistan, the federal government has announced its plan to launch an ‘Easy Business Scheme’.

Under the initiative, the government will create employment and business opportunities for the unemployed.

Punjab Credit Guarantee Scheme: Youth Loan Scheme 2018 Launched

The three-year ‘Easy Business Scheme’ has been developed after joint consultation with the Ministry of Finance, FBR, SECP, State Bank, Provincial Governments and Islamic Bank.

The scheme will last till 2021.

Under the Easy Business Scheme:

  • An electronics window will be established in Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA).
  • Relevant steps will also be taken to diminish load shedding in Sindh and Punjab.
  • Strategies will be devised online payments of all taxes, with an introduction of e-registry and online transactions.
  • Customs processing time will also be reduced by 50 percent.
  • The online system will be introduced to pay duties and taxes on borders.

Affordable Laptops for Students Manufactured In Pakistan Coming Soon!

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Aamir Liaquat & Second Wife’s Home: A Sneak Peek Inside

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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aamir liaquat and second wife

Aamir Liaquat and second wife, Syeda Tuba Anwar are truly the couple of the month!

The newlyweds are being invited to various morning shows and programs, seizing all the spotlight and triggering debates on social media.

After being hosted by Faysal Quarishi on ARY Zindagi and Sanam Baloch on Samaa TV, the celebrity pair will be seen in yet another show on Samaa.

Sanam Baloch Faces Backlash After Morning Show With Aamir Liaquat

This time it is Sadia Imaam who has taken the task of interviewing the pair on her show “Samaa Kay Mehmaan”

The promo of the show has been released, unveiling Aamir and Tuba like never seen before.

Visiting their residence, Sadia had a heart to heart with them within the comfort of their home and enjoyed a candid conversation over a lavish meal.

The glimpses of Aamir and Tuba’s home can also be seen in the teaser. Check their house out for yourself here.

https://youtu.be/NZ_YTAiwCfI

From the likes of the teaser, the talk show will be pretty controversial like all of Aamir Liaquat’s interviews.

What’s more, the politician was even spotted trolling Prime Minister Imran Khan and we are wondering what was that about.

Talking to Sadia Imam, he stated:

Allah Ki Kasam, Imran Khan Jaisa Wazeer-e-Azam Pakistan Ko Nah Day! Kisi Ki Nahi Sunta…Kis Ki Nahi Sunta

We will have to watch the full episode to know what was that really about!

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12.12. Deals & Discounts You Can Avail!

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Anusha Sachwani
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12.12 deals

The massive success of 11.11 sales – brands are back with yet more deals and discounts for individuals for the month of December with 12.12!

From electronics to meals and clothes, now you can save on the following brands:

12.12 Deals & Discounts

E-Commerce Stores

Daraz

Daraz 12.12

Pakistan’s biggest e-commerce platform Daraz is giving shopping enthusiasts a chance to save a lot of moolah with their 12.12 sale! Consumers can save up to 77% off on the platform.

To avail the offers, click here.

EZBuy

ezbuy

One of the newest e-commerce platforms in Pakistan- EZBuy is also letting consumers save a massive amount of money on overseas shipping for 12.12 this year!

To see their deals, click here.

Electronics

Best Buy Store

Best Buy Store

Best Buy Store is offering many deals, promo, and surprises for one last time this year!

You can catch the action on their Facebook page by clicking here.

Clothing

Khas

Khas 12.12

Khas is giving all shopping fanatics a chance to save up to 75% on their collections!

Check out their sale by clicking here.

Levi’s

By The Way (BTW)

Saeed Ajmal

Little People

ChenOne

Food

Howdy

*This is an ongoing story- We will update it as more 12.12 deals and discounts roll out.

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CNG Stations Across Sindh Shut Down For Indefinite Period

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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CNG Stations across Sindh

The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has decided to stop gas supply to CNG stations and power producing companies in Sindh for an indefinite period.

Consequently, CNG stations across the province have been closed till further notice.

According to a notification, all CNG stations in Sindh, including Karachi, will remain closed till further notice. 

Apparently, Karachi is facing a shortage of gas for the last five days. Two gas field of SSGC—Tando Jam and Gambat gas field—have been suffering from a gas shortage.

As a result, CNG associations have also announced protests against SSGC’s decision to halt gas supply to stations across Sindh.

They have threatened to block Shahrah-e-Faisal if supply was not resumed.

Commuters are now facing immense problems because of the shortage of public transport on roads. Buses and mini-buses may halt their operations too.

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On Monday, the SSGC asked for a 14% increase in the price of gas. It demanded the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority to increase the price by Rs 84, taking it to Rs671 per MMBtu.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

 

 

Biggest Parenting Challenges Addressed!

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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nido

We’ll all agree that we need to give our children a strong start because things are not as simple as they used to be!

Children today have challenges which were unheard of in the past, from being toppers in classrooms to being champions in the playgrounds; the need to excel at everything has become a mindset

As a mom, our first instinct is to enable our children in the best way possible, nurturing them and providing them with the right kind of emotional support because we understand what they need. It’s no secret that this kind of care and love go a long way.

While children’s emotional needs might be clear, figuring out what their nutritional needs are and how these can be fulfilled is tricky. What is the perfect meal for a child? What sort of nutrients do they need? In what quantity? These questions are so common, especially among new moms.

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NIDO is synonymous with growing up, the world over. As kids, we always saw our parents rely on NESTLÈ NIDO for all our nutritional needs. It has been such a significant part of our childhood. And today, when NIDO children have become parents, it continues to be an integral part of our children’s growth. It’s like we never have to worry about failing again! One Khas Ghazai Formula, which has been made to meet the physical and mental needs of every child, and isn’t this the ultimate goal?

The age-specific formula helps a child in growing and learning; growth is impacted by the right amount of minerals and vitamins present in the product and learning is influenced by ALA, a brain development supplement. One product, which ensures that our children will get all their nutritional requirements fulfilled, isn’t that the best solution? NESTLÈ NIDO provides well-rounded nourishment for a growing child of today.

I feel quite lucky that something as reliable as this product is around, with continuous improvements and thorough research, NESTLÈ NIDO has been able to impact kids from the ages of 1 to 12 years

In an age, where we are struggling to eat right and stay healthy, NESTLÈ NIDO continues to pursue its aim to give our children a healthy start and an equal chance at excelling.

So let’s raise our children right from today, for a better tomorrow!

Custom Duty on Mobile Phones in Pakistan 2018- List Revealed!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Overseas Pakistanis have been overwhelmed in confusion after the Government of Pakistan imposed Customs Duty on mobile phones in Pakistan 2018.

According to the new policy- Pakistanis coming from overseas are allowed up to 5 phones. One phone will be allowed be registered for free whereas the individual will have to pay tax on the other four sets.

Failure to comply will result in the blocking of the mobile phone meaning that it will not be operational within the country.

Minister of State for Revenue Hammad Azhar clarified on his official Twitter handle that returning individuals will not have to pay duty or registration on their phone(s) if they are using roaming.

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He also mentioned that the Customs Duty will not be applicated on individuals who are planning to return within 30 days with their handsets, or if a phone is not to be used for more than 30 days in Pakistan will not be charged as well.

Hammad further clarified that the Customs Duty policy will not be applicable on phones which were activated within Pakistan from 1st December.

System for Blocking Unverified Phones to go Online Soon!

Furthermore, he also shared that individuals can have their Customs Duty paid and IMEI number registered at the airport directly after landing or from any Custom Houses across Pakistan.

Moreover, the smartphones will not be detained by the authority during the registration process or Customs Duty payment.

Twitter user Junaid Lodhi shared his experience as the Minister retweeted it to aware others that the process is indeed very seamless.

Information Minister Fawad Chaudhary also gave his two-cents about the policy on social media and shared more information about it.

Mr Chaudhary stated:

Overseas Pakistan can bring cell phones to the country, but there is a tax on additional mobile phone sets. There is a negligible tax on phones costing less than $60, however, on costlier ones it is 38% duty, and this is the most reasonable taxation. We will have to embrace the tax culture.

Customs Duty Ch Fawad

Illegal Mobile Phones Flown into Pakistan to be Blocked After December 31st

Custom’s Value List for Mobilephones 

Customs has released a list of values of mobile phone devices for the purpose of assessment of duty and taxes through a Valuation Advice.

The list of mobile devices is not exhaustive, however, covers mostly traded brands and models. The Valuation Advice notifies the C&F rates of imported mobile phones.

How has your Customs experience been?

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Unregistered Mobile Phone Users to be Charged with Regulatory Duty

Achievements of Pakistanis in 2018 That Made Us Proud!

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Kayenat Kalam
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Achievements of Pakistanis in 2018

Since 2018 is nearing its end, it is time to recall some of the major highlights of the year, especially the ones that made Pakistan proud!

Our country is finally emerging out of the darker days and the number of achievements by Pakistanis this year alone speak volumes about it.

From Science and technology to sports, entertainment and politics, the talented and skillful Pakistanis have earned their name on the global platform with their remarkable accomplishments, making us all super proud!

Here’s a Throwback to the Top Achievements by Pakistanis in 2018!

Pakistan’s First Successful Mechanical Heart Transplant

Pakistan’s first-ever mechanical heart transplant was performed at the National Institute of Cardio Vascular Diseases Karachi, Sindh.

This complicated surgery was performed on a 62-year old Nafeesa Begum, who was transplanted with an artificial heart.

The whole procedure was performed by Dr. Pervez Chaudhry, alongside the Head of NICVD Dr. Nadeem Qamar, along with his team that consisted of eight experts.

IBA Student Rabia Shahzad Wins Gold in Australian Weightlifting Tournament

 3rd Successive Democratic Leadership

The General Elections 2018 proved to be a milestone in the politics of Pakistan for the 3rd time a successive democratic government got elected!

9 Pakistanis Made it to The Forbes’ 30 under 30 Asia List 2018

Forbes’ 30 under 30 Asia highlights the brilliant young people who have made an influence on the world at a very young age.

The singing sensation Momina Mustehsan was also a part of it for speaking up for women empowerment.

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Vut 🤔😒 📸 @adnanqazi

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The other 8 talented Pakistanis who made it to the Forbes’ 30 under 30 Asia list are:

  1. Muhammad Asad Raza
  2. Abrahim Shaha
  3. Muhammad Shaheer Niazi
  4. Adnan Shaffi
  5. Adeel Shaffi
  6. Sadia Bashir
  7. Hamza Farrukh
  8. Syed Faizan Hussain

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Fawad Khan and Mehwish Hayat Received Awards at Filmfare Middle East!

The two superstars of our entertainment industry made us all proud when they represented Pakistan in the Filmfare Middle East awards.

Fawad Khan was honored with the award for Best Cinematic Icon Pakistan/India and the gorgeous Mehwish received the Cinematic Icon Pakistan award.

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I was honoured to be awarded the Pakistan Icon Plaque in recognition of my film work over the past few years. I have always said that I do not judge my success by awards, but this one was different because it was international recognition for everything that we have achieved in our industry. To share the platform with members of our fraternity from across the border and to be considered on equal standing with them was very rewarding. It was acknowledgement of how far we have come in such a short time. We no longer have to live in anybody's shadow. We are all very naive if we think that films and artists can overcome 70 years of history and deep politics. True collaboration is much more than casting actors from across the border in each others films. Let them show our drama serials and films first! #MehwishHayat #filmfareme #PakistanIcon🇵🇰 #dubai 🇦🇪 Wearing this beautiful dress by @amatoofficial 🙌🏻 @makeup and hair by @waqar_makeup 💄 A special Thankyou to @danish_hayat and @fahadcitrus for making my evening super special by being there for me ! ♥️ Pc : @ifkhokhar

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Pakistan Launched Two Indigenous Satellites from China

Pakistan launched two indigenously built satellites, Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite-1 (PRSS-1) and Pakistan Technology Evaluation Satellite-1a (PakTES-1A), from Jiuquan Satellite Center, China.

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PRSS-1 and PakTES-1A were launched to meet Pakistan’s imagery requirements in the areas of land mapping for water resource management, agricultural plans, and natural disaster management.

Mahira Khan Welcomed at the Google and Facebook Headquarters

The gorgeous Mahira Khan received a warm welcomed at the Google and Facebook Headquarters during her visit to the United States.

Our superstar was there to raise funds for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital, as a part of her campaign for the awareness of Breast Cancer in Pakistan.

Pakistan Cricket Team T20 Series Winning Streak!

If we talk about the performance of Pakistan cricket team in the ODIs or Test Matches, the first word that comes to mind is “unpredictable”. But when it comes to T20 matches, the boys in green are always on the crest of the wave!

Sarfraz 11 made a world record after they beat New Zealand, hatching 11th consecutive T20 series victory and holding strong to their no.1 spot in the T20 rankings!

Fakhr-e-Alam’s Tour Around the World in 28 Days

The multitalented star, Fakhr-e-Alam became the first Pakistani to circumnavigate the globe in his solo flight around the world in 28 days. He did this to raise funds for his charity organization I Care Foundation, which also helps other NGOs in the country.

IBA Student Won Gold Medal in Australian Weightlifting Tournament

Making Pakistan proud in front of the whole world, Pakistani weightlifter Rabia Shahzad won a gold medal at the Ralph Cashman Open Weightlifting Championship held in New South Wales, Australia.

Pakistani Wrestler Made Historic Achievement in Youth Olympics 2018

Pakistani wrestler Inayat Ullah made history for Pakistan by winning Pakistan’s first ever individual medal in the history of Youth Olympics Games. He defeated his American opponent in the bronze medal bout to ensure the podium finish.

The opening of Kartarpura Corridor between India and Pakistan!

The opening of Kartarpura corridor turned out to be a major development in the intense relationship between India and Pakistan. This step was taken by both governments to facilitate Sikh pilgrims from both sides of the border.

 Teefa in Trouble Got Released on Netflix!

After getting screened in China, Ali Zafar’s Teefa in Trouble got released on Netflix globally just a few days back, and we can’t be more proud!

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Finally we have some Pakistani content on Netflix (if there is more, please guide me). Overall not bad when it comes to not-very-logical-entertainment. Lyrics, moves, teefa’s and the butts’ dialogues and delivery are generally commendable however, lead actress was the major drag factor for me. In today’s fast paced, girl-boss cinema she just didn’t bring in any energy or glamour to the screen. And why so much highlighter on her left cheek bone & nose in particular? 🤔 another thing appalling in this new era of Pakistani cinema was there in this movie too- alcohol! Tsk! Rather irresponsible i’d say. With such creative pedagogy around humour, situations and plot there should not be such accessories required. Anyways, it is otherwise truly a good attempt! #teefaintrouble #netflixmovies #pakistanicinema #alizafar #mayaali

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This blockbuster movie is currently available to Netflix’s subscriber in about 25 different countries including India, except for Pakistan and China.

This major progress in the revival of our film industry is worth all the appreciation!

Careem CEO Made it to the Bloomberg 50 list for 2018!

Careem CEO, Mudassir Sheikha made it to the Bloomberg 50 List for 2018 for his remarkable achievement in the business world.

Not only he is the first Pakistani to make it to the Bloomberg 50, but Mudassir Sheikha is also the first name from the Middle-East region in the Science and Tech category.

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Oil Prepared from Dead Animals Being Sold in Karachi

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Kayenat Kalam
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A large quantity of oil prepared from bones and fat of dead animals has been retrieved from Bhains Colony, Karachi.

In a raid conducted by the ARY team, Sindh Food Authority (SFA) and Additional Deputy Commissioner Malir Syed Shujaat Hussain, the targeted location was investigated.

The team found animal carcasses being cooked in huge pots and buffalo heads lying around.

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The area was full of vultures feeding on the dead animal remains. Large containers were discovered filled with low-quality oil, while the operators of this unhygienic oil unit escaped from the location.

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Watch the Full report below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=328&amp=&v=9fAavmQKjIQ

ARY’s Zimmedar Kaun team revealed that this unhygienic oil is being sold in some major areas of Karachi including Nazimabad, Federal B Area and Water pump. Several shops were raided from the mentioned areas and the samples of the substandard oil were sent to SFA.

Local shop vendors were selling this poor-quality oil from unregistered brands with no quality and control check of the product.

The samples taken by Sindh Food Authority were tested for their quality, hygiene and nutritional value.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9JIYzmnH7k

The oil retrieved from Bhains Colony was immediately disposed of, and the Additional commissioner has ordered to seal the place.

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This is not the first time that such operations have been conducted by our media. SFA along with Karachi Police should take an immediate action against the ones behind such unethical practices and ensure the disposal of standard edible oil at the consumer end.

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