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Synergy Group | Dentsu Aegis Network Gets a New Look & We are Loving it!

It is ironic how time and advertising have one thing in common- change, it’s a constant in both!

Synergy Group, an affiliate of Dentsu Aegis Network, decided to bring about an innovative and inspiring breeze in the cultural capital of Lahore.

Located in Gulberg, the main hub of Lahore, the office is situated on the 5th Floor of M.M Towers.

Synergy Group Dentsu Aegis Network

As soon as the elevator door opens, its as if you’ve levitated out of the city and have been transported into a whole new world of creativity!

A grand inauguration ceremony of the office took place last week with key personnel from Synergy Group Karachi in attendance, embarking a new journey for the Synergy Family.

Synergy Group Dentsu Aegis Network
Right to Left: Ahmed Kapadia (Managing Director Synergy Group), Faheem Ahmed (COO Syntax Communications), Hassan Abbas (COO Synergy Dentsu), Ali Mandviwalla (Managing Partner Synergy Group).

The new office has been designed with the theme “Art in Action”, with each room distinctively designed according to its own personality.  The new and improved design represents the key attributes associated with the particular department leaving the spectator in awe with the energy the new environment radiates.

The reception is warmly welcoming to visitors and exudes an affable, vibrant feel! As soon as you enter you get caught up in a contemporary progressive advertising experience!

The Client Servicing room, the Creative Room, The Design Studio, The Digital Wing, The PR Room all have their own look and feel which inspires and visually appeals.

Synergy Group Dentsu Aegis Network

The new office also offers a complete relaxation mode to its employees. With a gaming console, several guitars and a snooker table, the office surely takes care of its employees and has the arrangements to unblock the creative block!

You would be amazed to know that there was no ‘fancy schmancy’ interior designers hired for this project. Everything from the structure to the branding has been designed by their internal team of adept and happy Syners. Now that truly is love for the organization!

One of the most interesting things about the office is the ode it pays to its seasoned employees and its previous workforce. There are two special walls themed ‘Timeless Syners’ and ‘Always in Picture’, which feature multiple employees who have played a tremendous role in Synergy Group’s heritage.

Synergy Group Dentsu Aegis Network

The new office is themed using the primary colors of the Synergy Dentsu Logo: Yellow & White, and these colors are effectively utilized on the walls. The warm colors help add value in the ambiance and inspire the Syners who work with their hearts on their sleeves.

On another note, the office has a spectacular night view!

Synergy Group welcomes positive change with arms wide open, and this new office setting only reflects the organization’s mindset along with the fact that when it comes to growth, Synergy Dentsu has taken a big leap forward. The office is literally ‘bigger & better’ and every Syner can proudly claim that they work in one of the most progressive offices in the advertising industry of Pakistan.

Everything within the wall is constructed to be ‘breaker of creative chains’. The rules of the game have remained the same at Synergy, the only thing which has changed is the battlefield!

Pakistan Rapidly Becoming Digital First Country: Google

Pakistan is expected to become the 4th largest economy in the world by 2030, supported by a growing population, fast-growing business and increasing internet penetration.

This has enabled Pakistan to potentially grab the top spot amongst the digital economies of the world, IT experts have predict.

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Google says Pakistan is quickly becoming a ‘Digital-First Country’ which means there are new heights for brands to reach and engage customers that may have previously been ignored.

Badar Khursheed, Vice-President of growth at Fishery.com & Vice Chairman of P@SHA commented:

“It shows that Google has realized the marketing potential of the country and they are now encouraging businesses to focus on Pakistan as a potential market,”

Google states that there are 5 reasons why expanding your digital campaigns in Pakistan is a very beneficial idea.

1. Rapidly-Growing Population

Pakistan’s growing population is the first reason that makes the country attractive for foreign and local investors, as it is soon expected to become the 5th largest country in the world. Almost 40% of the population lives in urban areas and have internet access.

2. Entrepreneurs contributing big

Lars Anthonisen, Google’s Head for Market for South Asia, states that Pakistan will be the 4th biggest economy in the world by 2030. The entrepreneurship is also on a rise in the country and will play a significant role in the economy as well.

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3. Increase in Smartphone users

More than 59 million citizens of Pakistan have access to smartphones currently, and the number is expected to rise in the coming years. The phone prices in the country have also become cheaper and affordable. Due to low internet data prices, the usage of mobile apps is also increasing and a massive chunk of YouTube users also hail from Pakistan.

4. Internet penetration

Despite Pakistan’s overall penetration standing at 22% (44.6 million users/202 million), the digital consumption in the country is going skywards. Anthonisen says the YouTube consumption in the country has grown over 60% in the last 3 years.

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5. CPEC

Google believes that Chinese investment in a CPEC project to lay an 820 KM fiber-optic cable will enable more people to connect to the internet. Anthonisen advises digital companies and entrepreneurs ”to leave a mark” on Pakistan’s growing online market and ”grab endless investment opportunities”

If everything goes according to plan, Pakistan is set for bigger things in the future.

 

 

Pakistan Vs. Australia ODI Series 2019 to Become a Reality?

Pakistan vs Australia ODI Series 2019

International cricket is returning to Pakistan! Top cricket board officials are highly optimistic that they can convince Cricket Australia (CA) to send their team to Pakistan for a classic Pakistan vs Australia ODI series 2019.

Pakistan has been a ‘No-Go’ for international cricket teams since 2009’s incident, and Australia last visited the country almost 2 decades ago.

However, thanks to the Pakistan Super League and Pakistan Army, cricket is coming back home slowly and gradually!

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Although teams such as Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and West Indies have stepped foot on Pakistani soil in the past 5 years, an Australian visit could pave the path for regular international cricket in the country.

In order to plan such as visit, PCB is willing to sacrifice the dates of their 5-match ODI series against Australia in March.

The idea is to have a Pakistan vs Australia ODI series 2019 in April so that both teams are well prepared for the World Cup which will be held in England in May.

CA is also keen on shifting the series to April and sources say that PCB is willing to accept the proposal only if Australia play one or two ODI games in Pakistan. Currently, the series is expected to take place in Dubai/Abu Dhabi.

The shift to April might see the return of David Warner & Steve Smith who were banned for their roles in the ball-tampering scandal last March against South Africa.

Earlier discussions between both cricket boards, PCB & TA, had taken place against a backdrop of CA concern over interfering with the IPL window but this now appears to have changed.

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One of the other factors in the discussion is PCB’s eagerness for more teams to break the nearly decade-long drought of international cricket in Pakistan.

There is hope from PCB’s side that Australia will consider playing at least a small part of their 5-match ODI series in Pakistan, before the remainder of the series is completed in the UAE.

Ehsan Mani, PCB Chairman, made his feelings clear during Australia’s recent Test series against Pakistan

Obviously they rely on the [Australian] High Commission’s advice, but a lot of it is a matter of perception,I am yet to meet people who, once they’ve been to Pakistan, have any concerns about going there. On the sidelines, we’ve certainly raised this with them, that they should consider this.”

If you are a cricket fan, then this is probably the best news you will hear all day as international cricket maybe headed to Pakistan soon with a Bang.

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How to See List of People You Chat the Most with on WhatsApp

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WhatsApp is used by a number of people all across the world for various reasons. Be it business or socialising, the application is one of the most popular social media platforms. Now, you can find out which WhatsApp contact/group you interact the most with!

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Which WhatsApp Contact or Group You Interact with the Most?

Follow the given steps to find out which individual or chat you are most involved with:

  1. Open WhatsApp.
  2. Tap on the ‘three dots’ on the main screen in the upper right corner of the App.
  3. Tap ‘Settings’ then click on ‘Data and Storage’.
  4. Then tap on ‘Data and Storage’ and this will show you a list of WhatsApp contacts/groups based on the data you’ve exchanged with them.
  5. Here, users will be able to know the list of groups and individuals they are most engaged with.
  6. The ranking is according to the data that consumed their chats and in turn, will help keep them in check on their data consumption.

Head to WhatsApp and try out this feature and once you have done that come back to us and give your feedback in the comments section.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates!

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Imran Khan Wallpapers Take Over an Apple Store in London!

Imran Khan

Someone in London has just shown their love and support for Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Imran Khan (IK)!

A video has gone viral showing 3 iPhones with the PM as their wallpaper! Although at this point it can not be said who gets the credits for this move, it shows that IK has supporters all over the world.

One thing is for sure that this certainly did happen as one of the iPhone’s screen reads ‘Open this app to see the pricing and compare models’.

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Earlier, Pakistanis took their love and support for the PM on Twitter after he clapped-back at United States President Donald Trump. PM Khan had hit back at Trump’s comments about Islamabad not adequately supporting the Washington-led “war on terror”.

Khan started the series of tweets by saying:

record needs to be put straight on Mr Trump’s tirade against Pakistan

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He continued…

“1. No Pakistani was involved in 9/11 but Pak[istan] decided to participate in US War on Terror. 2. Pakistan suffered 75,000 casualties in this war and over $123bn was lost to the economy. US ‘aid’ was a minuscule $20bn”

He concluded with…

Have you done something similar at an Apple store? Share your stories with us in the comments below!

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iPhone Trick: Latest Discovery has Just Won the Internet!

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Everyone is always on the lookout for new iPhone ticks every now and then. However, the latest iPhone trick discovery is breaking the internet!

Thanks to US food blogger Krissy Brierre-Davis who came across it. While pressing on to the spacebar whilst she was in the middle of typing a message, Davis discovered that if you click and hold on to the space bar, you can move the cursor instead of trying to drag the cursor itself with your thumb.

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iPhone users who were unaware of this amazing iPhone trick and now save time and efforts.

Social media has been thanking Davis for coming-across a ‘life saving’ iPhone Trick.

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What do you think about this insane iPhone trick? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

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Brand War Ends With Announcement of Nationwide Careem Promos On Pepsi

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There is nothing more entertaining than a snarky social media war between influential brands.This weekend, the Careem vs Pepsi Pakistan’s Twitter feud surely provided us with the ultimate Sunday entertainment.

But guess who won the battle ? The people of Pakistan! Before we tell you how, here’s what you need to know about the intense social media-war.

Here’s What Went Down Between Pepsi & Careem

We all know how savvy Careem is with its marketing strategies. When a loyal fan asked for a promo code, the ride-hailing brand decided to get a bit cheeky!

We have to admit Careem made us all laugh with its offer of a free Pepsi instead of a promo code. 

But Pepsi did not find this funny at all and hit back with a super strict statement!

Careem being Careem decided to troll Pepsi Instead, and this is where it got real!

Things went south when Pepsi hit back with a warning that no one saw coming!

You would think that Careem would end its Twitter burn after Pepsi’s fiery reply. But no, the ride-hailing brand took it to a whole new level.

Nevertheless, Twitterverse had a field day and loved the Twitter drama between Pepsi and Careem.

The fued got so viral that even Samaa decided to cover it via poll

But now Careem’s Marketing Director Omar Abedin and Head of Marketing Pepsi Saad Khan have put an end to the rivalry with a conclusion.

The two decided to give Pakistanis an ultimate win. Pepsi announced that as a truce, it will give out 1 million Careem promos, and the Careem also called it truce by saying they will double the promos.

Pakistanis can now avail 2 million promos from Pepsi and Careem!

Eid Milad-un-Nabi Traffic Plan for Karachi: Routes to be Blocked

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12th Rabi-ul-Awwal, Eid Milad Un Nabi traffic plan has been devised by the Karachi police for peaceful processions across the city.

Three significant processions will be organised on MA Jinnah Road.

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A procession will be brought out at 2:30pm and its route will be:

Shaheed Masjid Kharadar, Plastic Market, Denso Hall, Light House, Jamia Cloth, Saeed Manzil, Frere Chowk, left turn from Nasira School and then to Masjid-e-Gulzar-e-Habib.

Another procession will start from:

Memon Masjid and then proceed towards MA Jinnah Road, Tibet Center, Regal Chowk, Sharea Liaquat, Fresco Chowk and then to Aram Bagh Masjid.

Third main procession will start:

at 3:00pm from Memon Masjid and then head towards MA Jinnah Road, Tibet Center, Numaish and then to Nishtar Park.

The main procession on MA Jinnah Road will proceed from Shaheed Masjid Kharadar and Memon Masjid. Rraffic from the side of Lea Market, Agha Khan Jamat Khana, Kharadar, Crane Chowrangi, G Allana Road and Mai Kolachi will not be allowed to proceed to MA Jinnah Road and diverted to an alternate road.

Traffic from Keamari via Jinnah Bridge will not be allowed to proceed to Merewether Tower and diverted to alternate roads from Jinnah Bridge.

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All roads, streets and lanes on both sides of the routes of the procession will be closed for all type of traffic.

Salman Khan Faces Backlash For Hoisting Pakistan’s Flag In India

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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has yet again found himself at the receiving end, this time for hoisting the Pakistani flag in India. The actor was seen holding the flag during the shoot of his upcoming movie Bharat and it created an uproar on the other side of the country.

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On Monday, it was reported by Indian police that a complaint has been filed against the Bollywood hunk.

While talking about the shoot, the filmmaker Ali Abbas said that the crew wanted to shoot a sequence at the Wagah border but couldn’t film it because of some security reasons. Later, the set was recreated in a small village in India where the Pakistani flag was hoisted and the residents immediately got extremely upset.

An India media quoted a source and wrote:

A LOT OF LOCAL BODIES WERE UPSET ABOUT HOW SOMEONE COULD HOIST PAKISTAN’S FLAG ON INDIAN SOIL. WE HAVE HAD SUCH ISSUES EARLIER IN KASHMIR AND IN PLACES LIKE MUMBAI AS WELL, WHEN PAKISTAN FLAGS HAVE BEEN PUT UP DURING INDO-PAK CRICKET MATCHES.

It further added quotes that the villagers gathered around the set of Salman Khan’s upcoming movie and his hotel as well.

EVEN THOUGH THIS IS FOR A FILM SHOOT, LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ARE UPSET AND HAVE FILED A POLICE COMPLAINT AGAINST SALMAN. THEY ALSO SURROUNDED THE SETS OF BHARAT AND THE HOTEL THAT SALMAN WAS STAYING AT. AFTER ALL, IT IS A FILM SHOOT BUT THE LOCALS REFUSE TO UNDERSTAND.

What are your views about the story? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Rawalpindi Eateries Sealed For Using Cancer-Causing Oil

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Punjab Food Authority has sealed various seafood eateries in Rawalpindi for using substandard oil.

According to ARY News, these restaurants in Committee Chowk were sealed for violating food regulations. The rancid oil was discovered to be cancer-causing.

Many eateries were exposed for storing fish in open and dirty storerooms. What’s worse, sewerage water was mixed with the fish.

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A raid was also conducted in a spice factory and it was discovered that spices like macchli masala and biryani masala were being manufactured in unhygienic conditions.

Non-edible items like animal feed and red color were being used to produce the spices.

What’s even more shocking, mice, roaches and were roaming in raw spice and dirt was spread everywhere in the production unit.

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 DG PFA Captain (retired) Usman urged the citizens:

“It is not only our responsibility to keep a check on these places, I urge people to report to us if they see any such activity in their surroundings”

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

 

PTCL Lands in Trouble with CCP!

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Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) has landed itself in hot waters with Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) for ‘abusing’ its position.

Reportedly, PTCL has violated Section 3 of the Competition Act, 2010. A showcase notice had been issued to the leading telecom brand in 2012 after the conclusion of an inquiry on the complaint of Micronet Broadband Limited, LinkDotNet Telecom Limited, and Nexlinx Limited (Complainants).

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CCP has also released an official press release to highlight that the brand has abused its dominant position in the sector for the provision of DSL services through unacceptable predatory pricing and refusal to deal.

The inquiry further determined that PTCL was restricting their competition via the practice of margin squeeze eventually forcing 5 of 11 competitors out of the market and discouraging new players who wished to enter the sector.

When issued the show-cause notice, PTCL filed a writ petition in the High Court challenging CCP’s jurisdiction. The Commission was suspended on 28th June 2012. Meanwhile, the brand reportedly remained successful in delaying the proceedings.

CCP will now proceed in the matter of show cause notice issued to PTCL for prima facie abuse of their dominant position. This will be the very first time that the Honorable High Court has allowed CCP to decide the maintainability of the proceedings pending before CCP.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

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Instagram to Give the Boot to Fake Followers

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Instagram has said that the platform will be giving the boot to fake followers, likes, and comments generated by applications tailored to make accounts to appear more popular and show more followers than there actually are.

The crackdown comes as Instagram parent Facebook strives to assure people that the leading social network and its services can be trusted.

Recently, we’ve seen accounts use third-party apps to artificially grow their audience, -Instagram

Starting today, we will begin removing inauthentic likes, follows and comments from accounts that use third-party apps to boost their popularity.

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Instagram is using self-improving software programs to help identify accounts that use such apps and purge products of inauthentic activity, which violates terms of service at the service.

Instagram said it would notify users about removed likes, follows, or comments.

People who unknowingly linked to an offending app need only change passwords to sever connections, according to the photo and video sharing social network.

Instagram users who continue to use such third-party apps possibly seeing their “experience impacted,” but the service did not specify in what ways.

The announcement comes amid growing concerns about Facebook’s efforts to curb misinformation and manipulation.

Facebook has faced renewed criticism following a New York Times investigation suggesting it ignored warnings about Russian influence campaigns on its platform and then used a consulting firm to discredit critics of the social network.

Twitter has made similar efforts to root out inauthentic accounts, resulting in declines in the number of followers for some users.

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Deedan Drama on A-Plus: Timings, Cast, OST, Promo

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After giving a tremendous performance in the year’s blockbuster Cake, Sanam Saeed is all geared up to return to the small screen in Deedan drama on A-Plus

This time, the Zindagi Gulzar Hai starlet is going to share the screen with Mohib Mirza and we just cannot wait to see them together.

Written by Atiya Daud, this upcoming project will be helmed by the famous columnist and Filmmaker Amin Iqbal which will highlight a strong social message.

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The director took to his Instagram account and shared a few details of the drama. He wrote:

We are currently shooting in Hunza Valley AND it has been a pleasure working with these brilliant minds on such a socially driven project. You can’t miss this drama, I promise you, and it will be worth your while so keep watching this space for more updates

This upcoming TV serial has been shot in picturesque northern areas of Pakistan. However, much details have not been revealed about the other cast members, we are sure that this upcoming project will be spreading a smile on our faces.

Cast of Deedan

Sanam Saeed

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Ajab Gul

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Amin Iqbal

Writer

Attiya Daud

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Timings

Starting from 13 October – Saturday 8:00 pm

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Instagram Passwords ‘Accidentally’ Compromised After Security Flaw

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Instagram has notified some of the users about an error made by the company. The social media giant revealed that some of their user’s passwords ‘might have been exposed’ due to a security bug.

A spokesperson from the company said that the issue has

”Discovered internally & affected a very small number of people”

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The error occurred when the company rolled out a feature back in April that allowed users to download their own data.

The feature was implemented after European lawmakers released its ‘General Data Protection Regulation’ (GDPR).

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Instagram states that some users that used the feature had their passwords included in a URL in the web browser, and that enabled the passwords to be stored in Facebook’s servers.

A security researcher later revealed that this could only happen if Instagram stores its passwords in ‘Plain Text’, which should be a concerning security issue for the company.

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However, Instagram disagrees stating that it has since fixed the feature so that passwords are no longer exposed and told users to change their passwords as a precaution.

In a statement to The Verge, a spokesperson of the company said that

“if someone submitted their login information to use the Instagram ‘Download Your Data’ tool, they were able to see their password information in the URL of the page. This information was not exposed to anyone else, and we have made changes so this no longer happens.”

Make sure to keep your passwords and other sensitive information in safe before using any feature on the App.

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Cyber Attack Hits Three More Pakistani Banks!

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In yet another shocking news, three Pakistani banks became victims of cyber-attack on November 13th, post BankIslami’s massive security breach last month.

According to the News.com.pk, data of over 150,000 plastic cards were put on sale on the dark web last week.

A Moscow-based anti-fraud firm the Group-IB detected an abnormal spike in Pakistani banks’ data offered for sale on the dark web card shop called  ‘Jokerstash’ after a new set of dumps was uploaded.

However, the latest dump did not include cards from BankIslami.

A blog post by Group-IB stated:

 “The banks affected by this breach included major Pakistani financial organizations such as, Habib Bank, MCB Bank Limited, Allied Bank Limited and many others”

However, Habib Bank was labeled as the most affected of all.

“Habib Bank was affected most by the breach: roughly 20% of cards (30,034) in the uploaded database was issued by this bank.”

Group-IB said that the market value if the database collectively is about $19.9 million.

“The sale price for these card dumps ranges from $17 to $160,”

Head of Group-IB Cybercrime research unit, Dmitry Shestakov said card dumps are usually obtained by using skimming devices and through Trojans infecting workstations connected to point of sale terminals.

He stated:

“What is interesting about this particular leak is that the database that went on sale hadn’t been announced prior either in the news, on card shop or even on forums on the dark net”

Last month, BankIslami underwent a major cyberattack as overseas hackers stole a whopping $6 million from debit cards issued by the bank.

The “abnormal transactions” were done by Pakistani debit cards outside the country’s borders.

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State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) immediately took action by temporarily restricting the use of debit cards for those who are overseas.

Following the massive data-breach, as many as six leading Pakistani banks had temporarily disabled debit cards for international ATM cash withdrawal due to security concerns.

In a text message sent to all users, the banks informed:

“As a security precaution, your debit card has been temporarily disabled only for international ATM cash withdrawal.”

Banks that had halted facility of debit cards in overseas markets include:

  1. Bank AL Habib
  2. Soneri Bank
  3. JS Bank
  4. UBL
  5. Faysal Bank

According to the Express Tribune, the security breach has also hit about nine banks compared to initial reports of only BankIslami being affected by the cyber attack.

The News International revealed that according to the Moscow-based anti-fraud firm, nine Pakistani banks, including Bank Islami, Habib Bank, JS Bank, Faysal Bank, Soneri Bank, Bank of Punjab, Bank Alfalah, Silkbank, and MCB Bank had witnessed abnormal transactions.

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Lamhay Drama on HUM TV: Timings, Story, Cast

lamhay drama on hum tv

Zara Noor Abbas is back with Lamhay drama on Hum TV. The pretty starlet will be seen across Shaz Khan in the new serial.

Earlier, Shaz Khan was seen in hit drama Yaqeen Ka Safar while Zara Noor Abbas played the role of Arsala in Khamoshi.

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Story

Written by Maimona Khursheed and directed by Amna Nawaz Khan and Sajid Kashmiri, the drama boasts a gripping storyline

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The drama’s storyline revolves around Shaz Khan as Hashir who is sent to London by his grandmother after the murder of his father.

However, the western hero returns to his homeland years later to tend to his grandmother and gets a chance to experience his cultural roots.

The rest of the story is still a mystery but we bet it will have a powerful plot like all of Shaz Khan’s dramas.

Zara Noor Abbas as Aleena will be playing Shaz Khan’s love interest in the tale and this will be the first time we will be seeing the couple together on screen.

However, it seems like Hashir’s grandmother will be against the marriage and Aleena will be facing major hurdles as she gets married to him.

Promos

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Pakistan Railways Discount Offer: 50% Off For Students in Winter Vacations

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Pakistan’s Railway Minister Sheikh Rasheed is winning hearts with his latest announcement of Pakistan Railways’ discount offer for students!

Students can avail a 50% discount during winter vacations and will be able to avail the discounted fares from 25th December 2018 to 10th January 2019 on all the routes.

All Pakistani students need to do is to show their University I.D. card at the reservation offices.

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Passengers can also enjoy free WIFI service, now available on all major stations for passengers.

Earlier, Sheikh Rasheed had announced free travel for aged citizens above 75 and 50% discount for above 65 of age.

What’s more, the Minister has also revealed that yet another freight train will be added in the fleet which will become the backbone for revenue generation.

According to Nation.com.pk, Pakistan Railways earnings has witnessed a significant improvement during PTI’s government. It has generated additional revenue of Rs 1 billion due to concentrated efforts of the department.

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Pakistani Student Murdered in China – FO Dismisses Reports

Pakistani Student Murdered in China

According to different sources, a Pakistani student was murdered in China. Identified as Usama Ahmad Khan, the boy as studying at Shenyang Jianzhu University on scholarship was killed in public.

Apparently, Usama was brutally murdered by the father and brother of the girl he was dating in the name of honour.

Reportedly, a video has also surfaced showing two men, who appear to be injuring the boy with what appears to be bricks or stones.

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Despite the girl screaming for help, bystanders do not approach to help him or call an authority to help the victim.

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Disclaimer: The following video contains a graphic content/violent act of brutality, viewers discretion is advised

Furthermore, TV anchor Ali Arif (@i_aliarif) claims that Usama’s friend had revealed that they were often beaten up by local boys to convert their religion.

The deceased belonged to Bahawalpur and was a Civil Engineering student at Shenyang University in Liaoning, China.

FO Dismisses Reports of Murdered Pakistani Student

On the other hand, the Foreign Office (FO) has dismissed the claim of Osama Ahmed Khan’s murder.

The video being circulated on social media is not that of Usama Ahmad Khan. Usama Ahmad Khan committed suicide at Shenyang city in Liaoning province in China. -FO

The office claims that he had committed suicide – the video is not of Osama.

The video being circulated on social media is fake and is not that of Usama Ahmad Khan. We request all to help us in exercising caution in such matters, avoiding sensationalism and stop spreading of ‘fake news’.

The body of the young man had been transported back home on 17th November. An official notice was also issued on the matter.

Pakistani Student Murdered in China

Earlier in July, a similar case had surfaced when 26-year-old Pakistani student, Moiz-ud-Din was stabbed to death while being accompanied by his girlfriend on the roadside. Reportedly, Moiz was enrolled in the Chinese language program offered at Nanjing Normal University where he studied on scholarship.
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First-Ever AstroTurf Cricket Stadium in Balochistan Inaugurated! [View Pictures]

AstroTurf Cricket Stadium Baluchistan

Cricket is a huge part of Pakistani society and with Pakistan Super League (PSL) reaching new heights of popularity every year, the image of international cricket in Pakistan is improving slowly, but surely.

On this note, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken several steps to improve the standard of cricket, be it renovating stadiums or building new ones to encourage international cricket in Pakistan.

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To leave a mark in cricket history, Pakistan has introduced the world’s first ever AstroTurf Cricket Stadium.  The stadium was inaugurated by Commander of Southern Command of Pakistan Army Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa.

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Following the inauguration ceremony, the stadium was handed over to the cricket association. AstroTurf stadiums do exist in Pakistan, but none of them have ever before been used for cricket.

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The local teams, Chaman XI took on Qilla Abdullah on the AstroTurf pitch as part of the inauguration, similarly more cricket matches are expected to take place on the ground in the future.

As of now, the ground has 3 stands, but management is keen on expansion in the future.

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This is a great step towards improving the quality of cricket in Pakistan. Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa emphasized that Balochistan had great cricketing potential and this stadium will provide immaculate facilities for locals and also for the cricket stars.

Peace is visible everywhere. Wherever we go, people ask for good educational institutes and roads. -Gen Bajwa

Thanks to the support of Pak Army, cricket revival has started in Pakistan as is evident with the success of PSL. If these efforts continue it won’t be long before international teams start coming to Pakistan regularly.

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Resonating #MeriAwaz: Dalda’s Campaign Raising Voice Against Body Shaming

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It’s been more than a month since Dalda came up with its new campaign which was both unique and distinct in the cooking oil category. Commonly, the brands in this particular category use slice of life appeal, show happiness and communicate a healthy and happy family under the umbrella of hygienic edible oil brand.

Carrying the tagline along “Jahan Maamta Wahan Dalda” the latest campaign has been bolstered with strong slogan #MeriAwaz!

Famous celebrities of Pakistan have graced the occasion with their presence. #MeriAwaz

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The concept seems strong and the tone has been kept loud enough that it hits the consumers.

As per the brand;

“Eating right is about eating healthy.” 

Dalda’s #MeriAwaz campaign vows to end the double standards in our society regarding the weight and size of young kids.

Aamina Sheikh encourages mothers to make their kids eat healthy and make them feel comfortable in their own skin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TnS8C6M7g8

The brand has touched upon various stereotypes that run in the society along with encouraging the audience to eat healthy.

For now, Dalda has only emphasized on females in the campaign.  This may rightly have been done as females are usually the users and decision makers in this category. Having the sort of communication strategy, Dalda is passionately promoting over the ongoing wave of “Women Empowerment” which is common around all the social media platforms across the country.

Are you willing to take stand against labeling? Are you willing to bring a positive change?Make a difference and be our…

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However, in upcoming campaigns, Dalda can also include the other gender in the commercials in order to package the campaign for both  men and women.

Talking about the mediums touched by the campaign so far, we have seen it live on ATL with multiple adapts, social media, PR event and OOH including smart execution of illustrations through an artistic mural art painting on the walls of Civic Center Karachi, painted in a series of events that shows what girls have to go through just because of their weight or physique.

The Verdict

Overall the campaign is well crafted and nicely executed. Production quality is good with multiple adapts which might retain the interest of audience while maintaining the brand recall.

The brand has boldly raised voice through a campaign over a topic which wasn’t highlighted by other brands in the same category.

As per my opinion, Dalda can aslo include men in their future campaign, as staying fit and healthy is as important for males as it is for the females.

For me the most enticing part of the campaign is to know what is going to happen in coming days on a new community formed by the brand on Facebook called ‘Mothers of Pakistan’ and what will the brand acquire out of it.

With 90k plus likes within a months time, some genuine and some possibly via promotion, the community has created quite a following.

However, interaction and high engagement levels with content on the page is also significant to create a community.

Let’s see what the brand has in mind in regards to the page in the upcoming days.

Contributed by: Hassan Javed, Deputy Brand Manager, Kenwood and Homage

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