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Best Global Brands 2018 Report Released!

Best Global Brands 2018

Interbrand has released its best global brands 2018 report, listing the top brands that have played a part in transforming the business world!

With “Activating Brave” being the theme of this year, Interbrand reports recognizes brands that outshone all the others when it comes to making bold decisions, with Automotive, Technology, Financial Services, Luxury, and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods being the major sectors!

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Luxury (42%) emerges out to be the new Top Growing Sector, followed by Retail (36%) that continues to grow impressively. Electronics (20%), Sporting Goods (13%) and Financial Services (10%) at 3rd, 4th and 5th position, respectively.

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Apple and Google hold their top position in the report for the 6th consecutive year, with Apple’s brand value increasing by 16% and that of Google by 10%. Amazon ranks 3rd, followed by Microsoft at 4th that has experienced a 16% increase in its brand value. Coca-Cola managed to grab the 5th position and Samsung at number 6!

With a 6% increase from last year, Toyota remains the best automotive brand and ranks at number 7, followed by Mercedes-Benz at 8th. Facebook ranks at 9th with a 9% decline in its brand value and McDonald’s grabbing the last spot in the top 10 brands!

Ranking at 92 and 100 respectively, Spotify and Subaru have made it to Interbrand’s global brands’ report for the first time whereas, Chanel (#23), Hennessy (#98) and Nintendo (#99) have made it back to the list again!

Amazon (58%), Netflix (45%), Gucci (30%), Salesforce.com (23%) and Louis Vuitton (23%) emerged out to be the top five growing brands according to this report.

Here Is the List of 10 Best Global Brands 2018 according to Interbrand:

  1. Apple ($214,480m)
  2. Google ($155,506m)
  3. Amazon ($100,764m)
  4. Microsoft ($92,715m)
  5. Coca-Cola ($66,341m)
  6. Samsung ($59,890m)
  7. Toyota ($53,404m)
  8. Mercedes-Benz ($48,601m)
  9. Facebook ($45,168m)
  10. McDonald’s ($43,417m)

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates and news!

Samsung Galaxy J4 Price in Pakistan & Specifications

Galaxy J4 Price in Pakistan

The Samsung Galaxy J4 is the South Korean manufacturer’s latest creation which boasts a 5.5-in AMOLED expansive display and is an icon when it comes to style and sensibility.

Samsung Galaxy J4 Display

The Galaxy J4’s key selling point is its expansive HD display which gives users an excellent contrast ratio with virtual true-to-life images. Now, you can enjoy your favourite multimedia content in vivid and natural colour.

Samsung Galaxy J4 Display

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Multi-Tasking Made Easy

Galaxy J4 is cut out for carrying out various activities, including gaming, texting, and browsing. Thanks to App Pair, you can also launch two apps simultaneously, such as video and messenger, and view them side by side to make multitasking much easier.

Design & Style

Samsung Galaxy J4 Flash Level

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With its contoured outlining that fits well in the hand, Galaxy J4 is designed with comfort, convenience and sophistication in mind. It has an easy-to-grab body which gives users a comfortable feel in their palm.

That’s not all, the user even gets to control the level of brightness with a three-level adaptive flash option to avoid image degradation and glare.

Vast Colour Options 

Users can choose from a range of four chic colours – black, gold, lavender and purple – to match their preferred sense of style.

Samsung Galaxy J4 Camera

Galaxy J4 Camera

Users can add a creative flair to their photos. Galaxy J4 comes with various camera modes and creative filters to liven up what you capture and organize your images by theme. It boasts a 5MP front and 13MP rear camera.

Galaxy J4 Specifications Chart

NETWORK Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
LAUNCH Announced 2018, May
Status Available. Released 2018, May
BODY Dimensions 151.7 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (5.97 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Weight 175 g (6.17 oz)
Build Plastic body
SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY Type Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours
Size 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~71.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
Multitouch Yes
PLATFORM OS Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Chipset Exynos 7570 Quad
CPU Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU Mali-T720 MP2
MEMORY Card Slot microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 16 GB, 2 GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA Single 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
Features LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA Single 5 MP, f/2.2
Features LED flash
Video
SOUND Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser HTML5
– MP4/H.264 player
– MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
– Photo/video editor
– Document viewer
BATTERY Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Talk time Up to 20 h (3G)
Music play Up to 80 h
MISC Colours Black, Gold, Orchid Gray
SAR 0.36 W/kg (head)     1.49 W/kg (body)

Price

The Galaxy J4 is priced at Rs 19,999.

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Generation’s Latest Campaign Has Ended Up Confusing its Fans!

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Pakistan’s popular high street fashion band Generation is famous for churning out-of-the-box advertisements.

We all remember how the powerhouse raised the bar by rolling out a campaign, dedicated to plus size fashion.

Featuring beautiful plus size models, Generation won the hearts by giving a deep a message on self-perception and body image.

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Later, it caught attention again with its ‘Nai Rang’, a marketing movement that exhibited models with different skin tones.

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It is apparent that the fashion brand is stressing tremendously on women empowerment, body love, and breaking stereotypes for the good of the industry and society at large.

However, its latest campaign touting its ‘Sohni Dharti’ collection has confused marketing critics and fans alike.

In one of its advert, Generation has showcased models wearing retro 3D Glasses. 

The caption explained “May we see you flourish as long as this world is in existence” and highlighted that how plastic waste is destroying our homeland.

Even more peculiar were the images featuring models with printed facemasks to veil their facial features.

Seemingly, the face cover highlighted how air pollution is killing by taking over Pakistan.

Despite the deep message, the images quickly became a laughing stock amongst its followers who were left totally puzzled.

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Via: Generation’s Instagram

Similarly, marketing enthusiasts in Khaldi Alvi Marketing Next too were skeptical over the competence of the idea.

Via: Khaldi Alvi Marketing Next

People questioned if their audience will be able to understand the message behind the campaign.

Via: Khaldi Alvi Marketing Next

Following the backlash, Generation was quick to address the messy situation and rolled out a statement to clear the air regarding the controversial campaign.

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Via: Generation’s Instagram

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Apparently, Generation aimed to highlight the beauty of Pakistan with its Sohni Dharti collection whilst raising crucial issues that are damaging the exquisiteness of the land of green.

However, so far its target market has failed to comprehend the profound message. Fans are judging the unusual images, finding them queer and beyond understanding!

Has their strategy backfired? Only time will tell.

What do you think of Generation’s Sohni Dharti campaign? Let us know in the comments below.

How to Apply for Online Driving License in Pakistan

Pakistani Driving License

Getting a driving license can be quite troublesome. The process takes a while, a few weeks if everything goes well or even a couple of months. How about opting for an online driving license in Pakistan instead?

A new feature introduced by the Driving License Issuance and Management System (DLIMS) with the help of Pakistan Information Technology Board (PITB), is enabling citizens to apply for driving licenses online with less trouble.

The online facility can be accessed by citizens in 36 Districts of Pakistan, some of them being Sialkot, Pakpattan, Vehari, Chakwal and Attock.

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How to Apply for Online License in Pakistan

Required Documents for Learner License

  • A copy of C.N.I.C
  • A Ticket of Rs. 60 from any Post Office.
  • Get a Code Book of Traffic Rules & Regulation from Traffic Police Office.
  • Medical Certificate (for the candidates of 50 years or more)

In order to apply online, your CNIC must have a permanent or temporary address of the district you’re applying from.

Age Limits for Learner Permit

  • Motor Cycle/ Motor Car: 18 Years
  • LTV (Rickshaw, Taxi, Tractor Commercial): 21 Years

Note: Learner permits are issued on Daily Bases which Validity is of 6 months.

Required Documents for Permanent License

  • Application Form (A) within FileCover
  • Original Learner Permit of at least 6 weeks.
  • Medical Certificate
  • 3 Passport size fresh Photo Graphs (Attested)
  • An Attested Copy of C.N.I.C.
  • Paste a Ticket of Mentioned Fee on License Document.

Required Documents for Renewal of License

  • Required Application Form E within FileCover
  • 2 Photo Graph Passport Size
  • A copy of NIC
  • Original Driving License
  • Medical Report
  • A Ticket of relevant License

Renewal Fee! According to the Category

  • Motor Cycle, Rickshaw Rs. 500 
  • Car, LTV (PSV), Tractor Commercial Rs. 750
  • HTV (PSV) Rs. 1000 

Note: License is renewed for five years

How to Obtain the Online Driving License

  • After 42 days have passed starting from the day you obtained learning license, visit the nearest branch of HBL
  • Pay the driving fees and obtain a deposit slip
  • Pass the theoretical test by appearing before the relevant licensing officer
  • Pass the Driving Test
  • Driving License will be delivered to you at home via Post

How to Track your License

Individuals can track the progress of their license and get all updates in regards to it by clicking here.  In order to get the license verified and track its delivery, add your CNIC number.

How to Verify License

To verify your license, click here.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

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Fakhar Zaman & Zareen Khan’s Dating Rumors Circulate on Social Media

fakhar zaman

In the world of stardom, it is quite common for celebrities to get embroiled in malicious gossips. With their personal lives always under scrutiny, our favorite faces often become victims of scandals. This time, it is our beloved Pakistani cricketer Fakhar Zaman who has gotten himself tangled in rumors.

Recently, an Indian website ran a story claiming that the batsman is romantically linked with Bollywood beauty, Zareen Khan.

The Indian tabloid claimed that Khan has taken a liking for Fakhar after his rising success in cricket. 

The report stated:

“Today, the actress we are talking about is Zareen Khan, Zareen has also given heart to a Pakistani cricketer. And this player is Fakhar Zaman who completed the fastest 1000 runs in his ODIs’

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Of course, Pakistani fans were bound to be shocked, skeptical about how Indian media is defaming our cricketer!

Fortunately, Zareen Khan was quick to respond to the scandal going viral.

Taking to Twitter, she cleared the matter once and for all by slamming the tittle-tattle revolving around her and Zaman.

While Zareen Khan is practically a ‘nobody’ in Bollywood, she has recently become quite popular in Pakistan – all thanks to the T10 league in Dubai last year that united a plethora of Indian and Pakistani bigwigs in the name of cricket.

What’s more, she was also in the news for her candid confession about she had a crush on Shahid Afridi

Like of all us, the B-town too had been fangirling over Boom Boom all her life!

“I HAVE BEEN FAN OF HIS FROM THE VERY FIRST TIME HE HAD PLAYED HIS MATCH WHEN HE WAS  16 YEAR OLD AND HE SCORED 100 RUNS FROM 25 BALLS”

Smitten by his Debonair features, Khan was super excited to meet him last year.

“THAT HAIR AND THOSE LOOKS OF HIS! MORE THAN A FAN I WOULD SAY I HAD A CRUSH ON HIM AND FINALLY I WILL BE MEETING HIM”

Bollywood Actress Zareen Khan Has a Major Crush on Shahid Afridi!

So much so, a fake news went viral last year that Shahid Afridi is marrying Zareen Khan as per the approval of his first wife.

Keeping all of this in mind, it makes us wonder to what measures the internet can extend to, shaming an esteemed personality in such a shameful way!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

Hollywood Movie Forbidden Steps To Feature Veteran Pakistani Celebrity

forbidden steps

With more than 200 Pakistani films in his bucket, the veteran actor Qavi Khan is now geared up to make his debut in Hollywood with an upcoming movie Forbidden Steps.

This upcoming movie is currently under the floors and is based on the issues Muslims often face in the West.

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Qavi Khan will play the character of Baba, an elderly religious man with strong Islamic beliefs, who has an important role to play in the story.

forbidden steps The pictures of Qavi Khan from the sets of Forbidden Steps have been circulating all over the internet.

forbidden steps

his is going to be yet another big achievement for Qavi Khan and we couldn’t be any prouder of him!

Directed and written by Iram Parveen Bilal who had earlier called the shots for Pakistani film Josh: Independence Through Unity, Forbidden Steps will follow the story of a Muslim officer, Majeed (Faran Tahir), who will struggle to minimize the generational gap between his father, Baba (Qavi Khan) and his young daughter, Dua, who opts to become a dancer.

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With new challenges on every step, Majeed will struggle to define his ties to ideology, tradition, and America. Bound by his profession and rich cultural roots, he will have to choose one over another!

forbidden steps

Other than Qavi Khan and Faran Tahir, Forbidden Steps stars Sheetal Sheth, Nicholas M. Garofolo, Damiyr Shuford, Aneesha Joshi, Rachit Trehan, Nitin Madan, Michael Pemberton, Bernard Bygott and Nikita Tewani.

Originally published on Veryfilmi.com

 

Honor 8X Launched in a Star-Studded Event in Pakistan!

Honor 8X

Honor 8X sets the highest standards in all-around flagship features Honor, the leading smartphone e-brand, launched the latest and most powerful addition to its X-series line up – the Honor 8X.

Following on from the successful Honor 10 and the Honor Play launches earlier this year, Honor goes Beyond Limits with Honor 8X, a new phone that packs premium specifications into a device that enjoys an astoundingly accessible price tag.

The device was launched in Pakistan at a star-studded event at Dolmen Mall, Clifton. The event featured with the Ambassadors for Honor 8X! The sibling duo Mehwish, Danish Hayat and renown fitness enthusiast and entrepreneur Nustat Hidayatullah and our favourite Pakistan YouTuber  Irfan Junejo.

At the competitive price point of PKR 35,999 in Pakistan, Honor 8X is a pivotal landmark in the series, extending the reputation of an exceptional value proposition that no flagship smartphone can match. With Honor 8X, customers get a top-end configuration of a 6.5-inch Notch, FullView Display with a 91% screen-to-body ration and chip-on-film (COF) technology along with a comprehensive list of top features.

Honor 8X key highlights include:

  • 5” full-view display
  • 128 GB internal storage
  • 20 MP AI dual-lens rear camera with super night shot photography
  • 3750mAh battery with Honor’s intelligent power – saving technology
  • New Kirin 710 chipsets (first ever in an Honor phone)

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Aesthetically pleasing design with Full View Display and a slim, elegant body made possible by chip-on-film (COF)

Honor 8X is the first Honor phone to have a 6.5” full-view display with a 91% screen to body ratio. Furthermore, the device uses a metal middle frame equipped with advanced COF technology and a patented antenna design, while also adopting a 2.5D double texture aurora glass body with a grating effect, providing an elegant and smooth look and feel. The smartphone comes in three striking colour choices: blue and black with the red variant coming a little later.

Fantastic internal storage and extended battery life

Honor 8X has 128GB ROM and supports dual SIM cards slot plus an additional MicroSD card slot up to 400GB. It also features intelligent power saving technology and a 3750mAh battery, which can last for more than one day on a single charge.  Additionally, the power-packed configuration under the hood guarantees a fast and smooth user experience. Not to mention, the sizeable battery makes sure that usage remains uninterrupted for a long time.

Powerful AI cameras, with breathtaking super night shooting

Honor 8X has dual-lens 20 MP + 2 MP AI rear and 16 MP front-facing camera. Plus, the cameras have AI which recognises 22 different categories and 500 scenarios in real-time. Furthermore, the AI technology optimises camera settings and enhances photo quality based on what users are shooting. The new night shooting mode enabled by AI technology eliminates the blurring of photos when taking night shots under a maximum 6-second exposure, even with a shaky hand.

* Photo shot by Honor 8X

Superb performance driven by the latest chipset technology

The octa-core Kirin 710 chipsets deliver excellent performance in Honor 8X. Compared to the previous generation, the CPU single-core performance has increased by 75%. Honor 8X has a Mali G51 GPU, which is enhanced by revolutionary GPU turbo. The overall GPU performance is increased by 130% compared to the previous generation, providing an exceptional experience to demanding gamers.

AI telecommunication enhances connectivity and voice quality

Honor 8X deploys the latest in AI Communications. If a person is in a noisy environment, such as on the subway or in a brisk wind, the smartphone will recognize the background noise and enable AI noise cancellation to improve voice quality and enable clearer conversations. AI Communications can also detect variations in signal strength, such as in an elevator, quickly restoring 4G connections to maximum speed right after you leave the lift – users won’t miss a thing.

It is also the first smartphone ever to come equipped with a new generation eye comfort mode certified by TüV Rheinland – a feature which can reduce blue light radiation emitted by the screen to prevent eye fatigue.

Mr. Chris Sunbaigong, President of Honor MEA, said:

“With the newly unveiled Honor 8X, Honor is setting out to hit new benchmarks in terms of a balance between value, design and performance. We have launched a device that enjoys flagship features at a budget-friendly price to cater to our digital natives, the millennials. We know that millennials are super tech-savvy and that is why we have maxed out all the features found in a flagship and wrapped a price tag on the Honor 8X that does not burn a hole in their pockets.”

Honor 8X is now available in Pakistan at a price of PKR 35,999 at your nearest retailers and on its official website.

Mountain Dew Brings the Biggest Gaming Competition to Pakistan!

Mountain-Dew-Gamers-Arena-lead

Passion, thrill, adventure – these are the first words one connects with ‘Mountain Dew’.

The thunder-packed Mountain Dew brand has always brought adrenaline pumping activities to Pakistan!

Known to be the go-to drink for every hard-core extreme sports fanatic, the brand has introduced concepts like Moto Extreme, the biggest stunt show across the country, receiving massive love and appreciation across the nation.

Now, the trademark has once again brought a whole new level of X-treme! This time, it’s for all the gamers out there along with leading gaming giant ESL!

Launching its first gaming platform called, Mountain Dew Gamer’s Arena, top gamers from Pakistan will compete against each other in CS:GO and Dota 2 for the title of best gaming team in the country.

The brand has invited all gamers to try their luck to win a cash pool of a whopping Rs 1 million and a super cool trophy!

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A grand star-studded event was held to officially launch the 3-month competition (the contest is valid during 3rd October – 31st December) with stars like Feroze Khan, Mira Sethi, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Imran Abbas, Hareem Farooq and Cybil Chaudhry gracing the red carpet.

Mountain-Dew

According to Salman Butt, Marketing Director of PepsiCo, the scope and love for gaming in Pakistan has immense potential, at par and sometimes even more so when compared internationally.

Previously, gaming competitions were restricted to universities or local community levels. Now Mountain Dew and ESL, both wish to mark the start of something new.

Gamer’s Arena Format

Mountain Dew Gamers Arena Format

How to Register for Mountain Dew Gamer’s Arena 

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Here are the steps to register for the competition:

  1. Go to the website – store.steampowered.com
  2. Click on login
  3. Click on Join Steam
  4. Fill details in the form which opens on the screen. All fields are mandatory.
  5. Create your account as per instructions are given.
  6. You would receive a mail on the registered e-mail ID used to create this Steam Account.

How to Download & Play the PC Game(s)

Here are the steps to download the games for the Mountain Dew Gamer’s Arena competition:

  1. Go to the website – store.steampowered.com
  2. Click on install Steam and allow the download of Steam.exe to complete
  3. Double click on Steam.exe to install Steam
  4. Double click on the Steam Desktop icon
  5. Enter the Username & Password and click on Enter
  6. You will receive a Steam Guard Code to enter in the dialogue box that appears on the screen
  7. Use that code to register on dewarena.pk to enter the Contest

Schedule

Are you game? 

LG V40 ThinQ Price in Pakistan & Specifications

LG V40 ThinQ- one phone, five cameras. The South Korean phone manufacturing brand, LG has launched their latest flagship which is already getting a lot of attention.

The V40 ThinQ has 5 cameras — triple camera system at the back and two front-facing cameras accompanied by a 6.4-in screen and Hi-Fi amp.

Display, Design & Body

The V40 ThinQ carries the LG genes from its predecessors, with just a single glance you can tell it sports the signature style. The phone also has a headphone jack, which many mobile manufacturers have ditched. Compared to the V30 and G7 ThinkQ, the V40 ThinkQ stands out.

LG V40 ThinQ

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Camera

The V40’s cameras add a whole new level of versatility which other phones in the market do not offer. The camera is quite unique, you can capture normal shots with the standard camera, a super wide-angle camera for capturing a wider field of view, and, in a first for LG, a telephoto camera to get closer to your subject. The front camera has both a standard lens and wide-angle options.

LG V40 ThinQ Specifications Chart

NETWORK Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
LAUNCH Announced 2018, October
Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2018, October 18th
BODY Dimensions 158.8 x 75.7 x 7.6 mm (6.25 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
Weight 169 g (5.96 oz)
Build Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminium frame
SIM Nano-SIM
– IP68 dust/waterproof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
– MIL-STD-810G compliant
DISPLAY Type P-OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colours
Size 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
Multitouch Yes
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 5
– Dolby Vision/HDR10 compliant
– Always-on display
– LG UX 7.0+
PLATFORM OS Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Chipset Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845
CPU Octa-core (4×2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU Adreno 630
MEMORY Card Slot microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 64 GB, 6 GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA Triple 12 MP, 27mm (standard), f/1.5, 1.4µm, 3-axis OIS, PDAF & laser AF
16 MP, 16mm (ultrawide), f/1.9, 1.0µm, no AF
12 MP, 52mm (telephoto), f/2.4, 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, OIS, PDAF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 24-bit/192kHz stereo sound rec., HDR video, gyro-EIS
SELFIE CAMERA Dual 8 MP, 26mm (standard), f/1.9, 1.4µm
5 MP, 21mm (wide), f/2.2, 1.4µm
Video
SOUND Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
– 32-bit/192kHz audio
– 24-bit/48kHz audio recording
– Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
– DTS: X Surround Sound
– Tuned with Meridian Audio
COMMS WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC Yes
Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS
USB 3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
FEATURES Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, color spectrum
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Browser HTML5
– Fast battery charging: 50% in 36 min (Quick Charge 3.0)
– Fast wireless charging
– MP4/DviX/XviD/H.265/WMV player
– MP3/WAV/FLAC/eAAC+/WMA player
– Photo/video editor
– Document editor
BATTERY Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery
MISC Colours New Aurora Black, New Moroccan Blue
Price About 800 EUR
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct.

Price

The LG V40 ThinQ is priced at $900, we expect it to be priced around Rs 112,000 for the Pakistani market.

What do you think about the V40 ThinQ?

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Indians React to Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan’s Tribute to Gandhi With a ‘Bhajan’

Commemorating his legacy, Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan along with other singers from 124 nations paid a musical tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary!

A beautiful medley of Mahatma Gandhi’s favorite hymn ‘vaishnava jana to tene kahiye je’ was put forward by these artists that became the highlight of Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention in New Delhi on Tuesday.

From Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan to Alexandra Maria Wilcke of Germany and Hou Wei of China, celebrity singers from all over the world came together for this musical homage to one of the most prominent leaders South Asia has ever seen!

Listen to it below!

Penned down by Narsimha Mehta in the 15th century, the singers recreated this Gujrati hymn and turned out to be the best way to honor their leader on his 150th birthday!

Apart from the medley, the rendition of  “Vaishnava Jan” in the soulful voice of Shafqat Amanat has gone viral on the internet and is something that you want to listen to over and over again!

Watch the video below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8K5G3YbXFE

Considering the political situation that is prevailing between the two countries these days, this gesture from Shafqat Amanat was lauded by the Indians and diffused the tension a bit between the two nations!

And it turned out to be the most heartwarming renditions of the Gujrati hymn to many Indians!

 

They can’t stop sharing it!

Because he’s the best!

And many thanked him for the act that has won the hearts of many Indians!

For a refreshing start to your day!

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Jinnah-Gandhi Photos Sparks Controversy at Aligarh Muslim University!

Jinnah-Gandhi Photos

A new controversy arises in India, where Jinnah-Gandhi photos at an exhibition in Aligarh Muslim University ignited fury among many Indian extremists.

On account of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary, this week-long exhibition was organized at the University’s Maulana Azad Library to commemorate his legacy as the part of Gandhi Jayanti celebrations.

This exhibition showcased photographs depicting the lifestyle and work of Gandhi along with his group photos with other leaders of his era.

But what caught the attention of many Indians were Mahatma Gandhi’s pictures with Muhammad Ali Jinnah and clearly, they aren’t happy about it! 

Jinnah-Gandhi Photos

Considering the history of South Asia, seeing Gandhi and Jinnah alongside each other should not come as a “shock” to anyone.

Jinnah-Gandhi Photos

But it looks like, the extremism among Indians is on its peak these days and this led to a quiet removal of these pictures from the varsity’s exhibition.

Jinnah-Gandhi Photos

AMU’s administration came forward to explain that they were not aware of this fact and have also issued a show cause notice to Librarian Amzad Ali, the in charge of the exhibition.

AMU spokesperson Shafey Kidwai said,

“The probe has been ordered as to how these pictures were included in the exhibition and a show cause notice has been served to the librarian Thursday.”

Famous for its anti-Pakistani statements, BJP once again got something to target Pakistan and one of its leaders Shakuntala Bharti said:

Were they celebrating Gandhi Jayanti or Jinnah Jayanti? If they want to display Jinnah pictures, they should go to Pakistan.”

Such extremist behavior is one of the reasons for all the political tension between the two countries and let’s hope for the situation to not get worse.

Also, this is not the first time that Aligarh Muslim University became a target of such controversy. Back in May, Jinnah’s portrait in its student union office raised a similar tension among BJP leaders and Hindu extremists!

Nevertheless, Muhammad Ali Jinnah stole the show once again, seizing all the attention even at Gandhi’s birthday celebration.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates and news!

IMF Calls for More Action by Pakistan

imran-Khan

The International Monetary Fund has called upon Pakistan’s new government to act fast in order to bring stability to the declining economy of the country.

Former cricketer Imran Khan’s new administration had vowed to decide by the end of September if it would seek an IMF bailout to shore up the economy as it faces a balance-of-payments crisis and dwindling reserves.

However, it has yet to announce a deal as it seeks other areas of financing and launched a highly publicised austerity drive that has included auctioning off government-owned luxury automobiles and buffaloes.

The IMF said in a statement released late Thursday that Pakistan was in need of significant external financing in the near term and recommended upping gas and power tariffs while also pushing for exchange rate “flexibility” and monetary policy tightening.

“These steps would help reduce current account pressures and improve debt sustainability,” said the fund in a statement.

But it warned that tough days may lay ahead as higher oil prices and tightening financial conditions for emerging markets will likely add to Pakistan’s economic woes.

“In this environment, economic growth will likely slow significantly, and inflation will rise,” said the IMF.

Pakistan has gone to the IMF repeatedly since the late 1980s. The last time was in 2013 when Islamabad got a $6.6 billion loan to tackle a similar crisis.

For months analysts have warned Khan’s new government must act quickly to stem a new current account crisis, which could undermine its currency and its ability to repay billions in debts or purchase imports.

The US, one of the IMF’s biggest donors, has raised fears Pakistan could use any bailout money to repay mounting loans from China, sparking criticism from Islamabad.

Pakistan’s budget deficit has climbed steadily over the past five years, and foreign currency reserves have declined. The rupee has been repeatedly devalued in the past year, fuelling inflation.

Khan has vowed to improve trade with India, increase the ease of doing business and boost tax collection but since taking office in August is yet to roll out a comprehensive plan aimed at tackling the country’s economic fortunes.

The state of Pakistan’s finances could also undermine one of Khan’s most popular promises to construct an “Islamic welfare state” based on increased spending on education and health.

The IMF’s warnings come days after the Asian Development Bank said Pakistan’s economy could shrink by one per cent in the current fiscal year.

Fiberlink Packages 2018: All You Need to Know

fiberlink

Established in 2008, Fiberlink is amongst the fastest broadband services in Pakistan. In a span of ten years, it has challenged the monopoly of PTCL and has rapidly grown its internet services.

The brand provides up to 400 Mbps download and upload speed. What’s more, Fiberlink doubles its speeds at night on all packages, making it all the more unique amongst its rivals. It also has an edge over the rest as its network is deployed Netflix CDN servers for bufferless streaming.

StormFiber Packages & Prices 2018: All You Need to Know

Let’s take a quick look at Fiberlink’s internet packages

Standard Package  Upload / Download Speed Upload / Download Speed Monthly charges Installation charges
9:00 AM – 2: 30 AM 2:30 AM-9:00 AM
16 Mbps 16 Mbps 32 Mbps 1,500 7,000
25 Mbps 25 Mbps 50 Mbps 2,000 7,000
50 Mbps 50 Mbps 100 Mbps 2,500 7,000
100 Mbps 100 Mbps 200 Mbps 4,000 7,000
250 Mbps 250 Mbps 500 Mbps 4,200 7,000
250 Mbps 250 Mbps 1 GB 4,800 7,000

 

FiberLink Internet Coverage Area

Now after the launch of services in Rawalpindi, FiberLink is overall offering services in following cities:

  • Islamabad
  • Karachi
  • Hyderabad
  • Faisalabad
  • Lahore
  • Rawalpindi

Zong Internet Packages: 2G, 3G & 4G

FiberLink Services

FiberLink is offering the following services:

Connectivity

Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
Dark Fiber
Overhead Fiber
GPON
Connectivity Type

Data Connectivity circuits

MPLS – Domestic
Managed Services

Connectivity for BTS

Fiber O&M Projects
Surveillance

Small and Large Industrial level IP Surveillance

Web Services

Web Designing and Development Services
Mobile App Development Services
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Call Centre Services

Call Centre Setup

Call Centre Outsourcing
Hosting Call Centre Services

Contact No: 111-456-123.

 

Badhaai Ho Song Nain Na Jodeen: Ayushmann Khurrana Pays Tribute to Reshma

Badhaai Ho Song Nain Na Jodeen

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, who is known for his chartbusters songs, has recently released a revamped version of the legendary folk singer, Reshma’s song Nain Na Jodeen.

The song is from his upcoming movie ‘Badhaai Ho’ starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sanya Malhotra which has already taken the internet by storm.

Imran Abbas Reacts to Nargis Fakhri for Calling Him “A Nobody”!

This Punjabi song is filled with love, hatred, jealousy, revenge, lust, and loneliness, all beautifully conveyed in the video as well. The performances of both of the actors are just phenomenal, each doing justice to their own roles.

Moreover, the song is just a balance of fusion of a classical rhythm with a modern touch which makes it charming enough to keep everyone hooked till the end.

Listen to the full video of Badhaai Ho Song Nain Na Jodi below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebTEubWFya4

This upcoming movie Baadhai Ho is already garnering a lot of attention by the Bollywood fans around the world. The movie is slated to release on October 19 this year and its multi-starrer cast includes Ayushmann, Sanya, Neena Gupta, Surekha Sikhri, Gajraj Rao and others. The film is helmed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and is presented by Junglee Pictures in association with Chrome Pictures.

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Did you like the song? Let us know in the comments section below.

Originally published on Veryfilmi.com

Honor 8X – Where Beauty Meets Brains in Dubai

Honor 8X Pakistan Lead

Dubai, one of the most happening destinations witnessed a grand launch of the Honor 8X at Hub Zero, City Walk!

Honor selected one of the funkiest venues in the city to launch their latest sensation.

That’s not all, the emerging brand flew-in celebrities and influencers from all across the Middle-East and Pakistan to be part of the extravagant event.

Ambassadors Mehwish Hayat, Asim Azhar were joined by Mansha Pasha, Momal Sheikh, Irfan Junejo, and Nusrat HidayatUllah who were a part of the celebrations along with Brandsynario!

Honor-8X-Launch

Mr. Chris Sun, Honor’s President for the Middle East and Africa stole the stage with a top-notch presentation and the grand reveal of the Honor 8X!

Honor-8X

We got an exclusive opportunity to get our hands on the Honor 8X to personally review the new handset.

Display

Honor 8X Display

The Honor 8X has a 6.5-in LTPS LCD borderless display (2340 x 1080 resolution) with 91% screen-to-body ratio which will allow you to See Beyond Limits’. That’s not all, it is also the first smartphone in the world to be TUV Rheinland certified for eye comfort with its light biosafety and 2nits features.

Design and Body

Honor 8X Design

The 8X is sleek yet elegant as it carries a glass body. Very light in weight, the phone is easy to grasp. It carries the same genes from its predecessors when it comes to the design – a glossy and reflective surface, metal trim, notched display and eye-catching.

Hardware

The Honor 8X is equipped with the Kirin 710 SoC with an AI Chipset equipped with GPU Turbo Technology, one of the most powerful processors that allow fans and users to actually ‘Go Beyond Limits’.

Storage

In Pakistan, the 8X comes with 128GB storage and 4GB RAM (6GB also available depending on region), however, the review unit which Brandsynario received in Dubai was of 64GB.

AI and Camera

Honor 8X Camera

This is the fun and interesting part. The smartphone is equipped with a dual-camera seen before in its X series. The primary sensor is of 20MP with a f/1.8 aperture and Phase Detection Auto Focus. Video recording is capped at 1080p 60fps, so there’s no 4K recording option here.

It successfully recognises 22 different scenarios for more amazing DSLR level images. This second sensor has just a 2-megapixel resolution for bokeh effects. Whereas the front-facing camera is 16MP with a f/2.0 aperture.

Battery

The set comes with a microUSB connector with USB 2.0 and a mighty 3,750mAh battery, the Honor 8X has no problem surviving a full day with even the most demanding user. For those who still need more juice, simply turn on the power saving mode and it will extend the life.

Performance

Honor 8X Performance

The addition of the GPU Turbo enhances the gaming experience on the 8X. Overall, you can enjoy demanding games like PUBG. Multi-tasking is also smooth and problem-free when switching from one application to another.

Honor 8X Specifications Chart

Build OS Android V8.1 Oreo
Dimensions 160.4 x 76.6 x 7.8 mm
Weight 175 g
SIM Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
Colors Black, Blue, Red, Pink
Frequency 2G Band SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIM2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Band HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G Band LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Processor CPU Octa-core (4 x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4 x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Chipset Hisilicon Kirin 710
GPU Mali-G51 MP4
Display Technology IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Size 6.5 Inches
Resolution 1080 x 2340 Pixels (~396 PPI)
Memory Built-in 128GB Built-in, 4GB RAM
Card microSD Card, (supports up to 256GB) (dedicated slot)
Camera Main Dual 20 MP, f/1,8, PDAF + 2 MP, depth sensor, LED Flash
Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama, Video (1080p@30fps)
Front 16 MP, f/2.0, HDR, Video (1080p@30fps)
Connectivity WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth v4.2 with A2DP, LE, apt-X
GPS Yes + A-GPS support, & GLONASS, BDS
Radio FM Radio
USB microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go
NFC No
Data GPRS, Edge, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE-A
Features Sensors Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint (rear mounted), Gyro, Proximity
Audio 3.5mm Audio Jack, DivX/Xvid/MP4/H.265 player, MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player, Speaker Phone
Browser HTML5
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Games Built-in + Downloadable
Torch Yes
Extra Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, Document viewer
Battery Capacity (Li-ion Non removable), 3750 mAh
– Charging 5V/2A 10W

Price

Price in Rs: 35,999    Price in USD: $312

Colours

The sassy 8X is available in 3 colours – Blue, Red and Black.

Price

The Honor 8X carries flagship specifications and technology for a price-tag of Rs35,999.

Are you ready to go #BeyondLimits?

Hum News Logo Inspired by Dubai Tourism?

Hum News Logo

Khalid Alvi Marketing Next is a very well-known Facebook group with some of the country’s top-notch marketing critics. The most recent debate going on the page is whether the Hum News logo inspired by Dubai Tourism?

This observation was made by one of the group members, Zubaik Pro, who shared images of both logos and pointed out their similarities. Soon, the comments started to pour in.

Hum News logo

Here’s what these experts had to say:

Hum News logo

HUM News Launched By HUM Network

However, not everyone agreed to Zubaik’s observation.

Hum-News-logo

Previously, a similar debate had arisen when Gourmet Barkey had launched their TV channel, GNN. Several individuals saw the similarity with their logo, which is said to be inspired by CNN.

CNN

Gourmet Bakery to Launch its Own Pakistani TV Channel

About Hum News

Hum News is a new venture owned by Hum Network Limited (Sultana Siddiqui) and was launched on 28th May 2018. It is a 24 hours Urdu language news channel with its headquarters based in Islamabad.

What do you think about the logo inspirations? Do you agree?

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Justin Trudeau Chants ‘Pakistan Zindabad’: Discusses Visa Policy for Students

Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is known for his hospitality toward nations and cultures of all sorts.

Time and again, he has expressed his respect for Pakistan and has stressed on developing strong ties for economic and cultural stability.

Immigration to Canada From Pakistan: 7 Ways You Can Make the Move

Yet again, he has won our hearts with his thoughtful speech that he delivered during a reception held in his honor by the Pakistani community in Canada.

So much so, he chanted the beloved national slogan of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ to exhibit his passion for the land of green.

Earlier, in his Independence Day message to Pakistan, Trudeau had stated:

“The people-to-people ties between Canada and Pakistan are older still. People from what is now Pakistan first migrated to Canada over a century ago and, since then, our connections have grown and deepened

Today, Canada and Pakistan work together on a number of global and regional issues, including climate change, security and defense, development and prosperity, trade and investment, governance, and democracy”

His words struck a deep chord amongst Pakistanis who already harbor a soft spot for the PM.

Good News for Pakistani Students

What’s more, during the ceremony Pakistan community’s representative Wajid Malik announced that Canadian government would soon make the visa policy for the Pakistani students.  This is definitely good news for the youth who aspire to pursue their higher education in Canadian Universities.

Malik also added that the Canadian government has now allowed its citizens to travel to Pakistan.

He also expressed his hope that in Imran Khan’s government, the bilateral ties would boost between both the countries.

9 Reasons Why Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Has Won Our Hearts

 

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

 

 

Saudi Arabia to Invest in Gwadar’s Oil Refinery

Saudi Arabia has shown interest to invest in a new oil refinery in Pakistan’s growing deep-sea port based-in Gwadar. This news was announced in Islamabad on Thursday, 4th October.

The agreement follows a visit last month by Pakistan’s new Prime Minister Imran Khan to the Gulf kingdom as he seeks to attract foreign investment.

The Saudis “have shown interest that they want to immediately invest in (the) refinery”, petroleum minister Sarwar Khan said.

“This has been agreed from both sides.”

The agreement is set to be signed between Pakistan State Oil (PSO) company and Riyadh’s state oil giant Saudi Aramco.

Gwadar’s port is being developed as part of the $60 bn China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), an ambitious plan to build energy and transport links connecting the western Chinese region of Xinjiang with the Arabian Sea via Pakistan, as part of Beijing’s broader Belt and Road initiative.

Gwadar, which is home to the world’s deepest seaport, is a part of Pakistan’s mineral-rich southwestern Balochistan province which is targeted by the ethnic, Islamist and sectarian militants.

The Hottest Smartphone of the Season HUAWEI nova 3i gets a New Colour

Huawei has two exciting announcements to make – with the unveiling of their brand ambassador for the HUAWEI nova 3 Series Aima Baig with an upbeat track called the Nova Song. The company is also opening pre-orders for the Pearl White version of HUAWEI nova 3i, which can be pre-booked from October 01 – 05, 2018 for PKR 39,999/-.

The company has opened pre-orders for this new colour edition with a musical treat in the form of a Nova Song sung by the brand ambassador Aima Baig.

The Nova Song encapsulates everything that the nova series represent – passion, braveness and confidence! In addition to that, the song is sure to get you on your feet. Aima Baig’s mellifluous voice tells the story of taking perfect selfies with the 24MP + 2MP dual front camera that are powered by Artificial Intelligence on the HUAWEI nova 3 Series. The song has amassed more than two million views on social media becoming an instant super hit! It also became the No. 1 trending track on PATARI and BestSongs.PK.

 Last month, the HUAWEI nova 3 Series was launched amid fanfare and celebrations for the first time in Pakistan. The smartphones pack a punch for youngsters who are looking to embrace the AI lifestyle. Offering outclass photography, both HUAWEI nova 3 and nova 3i come with 24MP + 2MP dual front AI-powered camera, while the back on nova 3 sports a 24MP + 16MP dual AI-powered camera. The nova 3i has a 16MP + 2MP dual AI-powered camera in the rear.

The biggest value that people get with the HUAWEI nova 3 Series is the 128GB memory – a first in this price segment. People can outshine their friends and family with the Pearl White colour that takes its exquisite shade from the pearl sheen. The smartphone can be pre-booked from Huawei retailers across Pakistan.