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Hidden Cameras Discovered in Beauty Salon in Sukkur!

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Anusha Sachwani
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You always hear stories of how hidden cameras are found in trial rooms of small and well-known brands.

However, this time, police have arrested a man in Sukkur who had installed a hidden camera in a beauty salon.

ARY news broke the story when the camera which was installed in the washroom was discovered in a parlour named Sonia’s Salon.

Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah took prompt action of the notice and arrested the culprit.

It was then revealed that the man behind the crime had filmed at least 80 women. Police further shared that the owner used those films to blackmail the women and ask them for sexual favours and money.

Police further added that the investigation is currently ongoing to try and identify the women who were targetted in this unthinkable crime and when the videos went viral or were shared on social media.

 Watch the Footage Below

https://youtu.be/uRNQI9n0BPk

Levis Reveals the Real Story Behind Hidden Camera Controversy!

Time and time again, often awareness shows and program talk about how before using a trial room or any public washroom one should always be on alert for such devices.

There are many ways to detect a camera. Look of objects that look unfamiliar or that stick out, see if you can spot blinking lights, or use your cell phone to detect if there is a camera.

https://youtu.be/lBNnA5DlK_8

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

Alibaba Co-Founder Jack Ma Announces Retirement!

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Alibaba co-founder and chief Jack Ma announced he will leave from the Chinese e-commerce giant Monday to devote his time to philanthropy focused on education.

Ma was an English teacher before starting Alibaba in 1999 and built it into a multibillion-dollar internet colossus.

His own worth has soared along with that of the company, which was valued at $420.8 billion based on its share price at the close of trading on Friday.

Ma told The New York Times that he plans to step down from the company, referring to his retirement as “the beginning of an era” rather than an end.

After being knocked back by US venture capitalists in 1999, cash-strapped Chinese entrepreneur Ma persuaded friends to give him $60,000 to start an e-commerce firm called Alibaba.

As he prepares to leave the company, Ma is among China’s super rich. His net worth was estimated at $36.6 billion by Forbes.

Ma will turn 54 years old on Monday, the day he is retiring.

He gave up his university teaching job after discovering the internet.

Seeing an opportunity for small businesses to buy and sell their goods online, he started Alibaba, initially running the company out of his apartment in the eastern city of Hangzhou.

“The first time I used the internet, I touched on the keyboard and I find ‘well, this is something I believe, it is something that is going to change the world and change China,'” Ma once told CNN.

Ma has inspired strong devotion among his employees and users, drawing comparisons with late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs — although he practiced a more open management style.

A devotee of tai chi, he has made references to Chinese martial arts in both business strategy and corporate culture.

Porter Erisman, a former Alibaba employee who made a documentary about the firm, “Crocodile in the Yangtze,” said: “What Silicon Valley is known for, he embodies a lot of that with Chinese characteristics — that spirit of openness, risk-taking, innovation.”

Ma graduated from the Hangzhou Teachers College with a major in English-language education, and went on to teach at another university in the city, where Alibaba is still headquartered.

Chinese state media have burnished his rags-to-riches story, saying his parents were poorly educated and his father depended on a monthly retirement allowance of just $40 to support the family.

Ma’s success was evident after Alibaba’s Taobao bested eBay in China, forcing the US auction site to largely withdraw from the country in 2006.

Rapper Mac Miller Dead at 26

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The artist, who just a month ago released his fifth album whose new maturity and introspection won him once-elusive critical acclaim, was found unresponsive at his Los Angeles home by emergency personnel who pronounced him dead, the coroner’s office said.

His family confirmed his death in a statement, calling the rapper born as Malcolm McCormick “a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans.”

Neither side revealed his cause of death, but the celebrity news site TMZ, which first reported the death, cited unnamed sources as saying he had overdosed on drugs.

Miller’s death comes several months after he ended a high-profile, two-year relationship with pop superstar Grande, who was often seen as the inspiration for his songs.

She guest-starred on his 2016 album “The Divine Feminine,” and a year later Miller — sporting his signature baseball cap above his tattooed neck — welcomed Grande on the airport tarmac when she returned to the United States following the deadly attack on her concert in Manchester.

In May, shortly after their breakup, Miller crashed his car and was charged with driving under the influence.

Grande at the time wrote on social media that she had long tried to help Miller become sober but described their relationship as “toxic” and said, “I am not a babysitter or a mother and no woman should feel that they need to be.”

Grande, who quickly became engaged to comedian Pete Davidson after splitting with Miller, did not immediately comment on the rapper’s death but blocked comments on her Instagram page after a slew of critical remarks.

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Miller has been open about his trouble with substance abuse including an addiction to powerful cough syrup — known on the street as purple drank.

He addressed both his drug use and his fragile emotional state on his latest album, “Swimming,” and said he was improving.

He told Rolling Stone when the album came out: “Have I done drugs? Yeah. But am I a drug addict? No.”

In an interview published just days before his death, Miller told New York magazine he was trying to tame his negative emotions.

“I don’t want to be depressed. I want to be able to have good days and bad days,” he said.

Born in Pittsburgh, the rapper first found fame releasing music online as a teenager, choosing a minimalist style with heavy beats that harked back to early hip-hop.

His delivery was uber-masculine, with hard-spit lyrics that often graphically described sexual encounters. On his debut album “Blue Slide Park,” which went to number one on the US sales chart, he introduced himself: “I ain’t no hipster / But girl I can make your hips stir.”

But Miller gradually tried to evolve from his frat-boy image. His later work incorporated jazz elements and he was set to tour later this year with Thundercat, the wide-ranging bassist whose music has gone from experimental hip-hop to thrash metal.

– Feud with pre-White House Trump –

In 2011, Miller wrote a song about becoming fabulously wealthy and, seeking a metaphor, entitled the song “Donald Trump.”

The future president was flattered by the song, although he described the lyrics as “a little hard to understand.” Trump hailed Miller as “the new Eminem” — the most famous white rapper.

After Trump’s surprise political ascent, Miller reversed the message of the song and would vociferously denounce the mogul in concert. Trump in turn changed his mind about the song and said he deserved to be paid royalties.

Tributes to Miller came from rappers including Wiz Khalifa, a fellow Pittsburgh artist who took Miller under his wing. Khalifa tweeted, “Praying for Mac’s family and that he rest easy.”

Chance the Rapper credited Miller with helping him early in his career and called him “one of the sweetest guys I ever knew.”

Maya Ali Grooving to ‘Baar Baar Dekho’ Goes Viral!

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Hira Ahmed
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Wherever the gorgeous actress Maya Ali goes, she spreads smiles on faces with her charming personality. Recently, the cute actress was spotted at a Mehndi event where she was seen dancing on classic Bollywood song “Baar Baar Dekho”. The video went viral instantly and people are now going all gaga over her.

The moment she started to dance, all the limelight was rightly shifted to her. Maya can be seen donned in a sparkling pastel green outfit in which the actress is looking absolutely breathtaking.

Watch the video below!

The bubbly beauty and the feisty firecracker Maya Ali is on a roll!

You can see the confidence on the face of the Mann Mayal actress who proves that she is a diva in both reel as well as real life.

The actress is all set to steal the hearts again in Asim Raza’s upcoming venture ‘Paray Hut Love’. She is going to share the screen with the heartthrob Sheheryar Munawar and we just cannot wait to watch them together. Written by Imran Aslam, Paray Hut Love is going to be released next year.

Did you like Maya Ali’s dance video? Let us know in the comments section below.

Originally published on Veryfilmi.com

Huawei Unveils the True AI Selfie Superstar in Pakistan

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Huawei threw a grand celebration at the launch of its Nova 3 Series in Pakistan for the first time.

The series features two innovative smartphones – HUAWEI nova 3 and HUAWEI Nova 3i – both equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) quad cameras that allow for great selfies and AI photodetection.

The HUAWEI nova 3 is available for PKR 59,999/-, while the HUAWEI Nova 3i is priced at PKR 39,999/-.

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The Huawei party was a glitzy affair attended by socialites, celebrities and bloggers. Huawei unveiled Aima Baig as the face of Nova with a spectacular performance of The Nova Song. Aima encapsulates the nova persona through her passion, braveness and confidence – and the youth can experience the most advanced technology of the HUAWEI nova 3 Series with her.

The audience was mesmerized as the melodious song had them dancing on their feet. The guests immersed themselves in the amazing HUAWEI Nova 3 & Nova 3i at the experience zone and posed for AI-powered selfies.

While launching the nova Series for the first time in Pakistan, Mr. Blueking Wang, Manager, Huawei CBG said: “Nova is synonymous with the birth of a new star – and our HUAWEI Nova 3 and Nova 3i are the real AI Selfie Superstars. These devices are for the youth of today who love to take selfies and save their beloved moments. It’s got 128GB memory – a first for a phone at this price point.”

HUAWEI Nova 3 series is for young and trendy consumers, for whom a smartphone is not just part of their lifestyle but also represents their personal style. nova, means new; the word is used to describe a newly discovered star.

It’s innately mysterious and romantic with a hint of sci-fi. It represents vitality, brilliance and red-hot passion, and all qualities that the HUAWEI nova embodies.

Truly Advanced AI-powered Dual Front and Back Cameras

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The HUAWEI Nova 3 & Nova 3i are equipped with dual AI-enabled 24MP + 2MP cameras on the front, while the Nova 3 sports dual 24MP + 16MP AI-powered rear camera.

The Nova 3i comes with the dual 16MP + 2MP AI-powered rear camera as Huawei brings its innovative AI technology to a new price point to let more and more people enjoy the exciting trend.

The new f/2.0 wide aperture lens on the 24MP high-resolution front camera is joined by a 2MP broad-spectrum color sensor that captures depth-of-field information for authentic bokeh effects.

Ultimate Power Play with Kirin chipsets

In terms of performance, HUAWEI nova 3 packs a Kirin 970 SoC with 4GB RAM, which runs on EMUI 8.2, allowing the new mid-range superstar to deliver a flagship experience whether you use it for work or play. While the HUAWEI nova 3i is equipped with a Kirin 710 AI processor, and EMUI 8.2 for flagship performance.

Recognize Scenes Through AI

HUAWEI nova 3 & nova 3i are enabled with over 200 different scenarios. The front camera detects eight unique categories including blue skies, beaches, plants, night, stage performances, flowers, rooms and snow. The rear camera now detects 22 scenarios with the addition of autumn leaves, ancient building, bike, automobile, Panda etc.

Cutting-edge design and striking colours

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Both sides of the HUAWEI nova 3 devices are covered with a sleek glass back, which offers a superior, more premium look and feel to it.

Notched with a 6.3-inch FullView display that sparkles with delight, and covers 83.4 percent of the frontal view, every curve on the HUAWEI Nova 3 Series is meticulously designed to provide the best grip and a stunning appearance.

The HUAWEI nova 3 has four colourful hues of Iris Purple, Airy Blue, Red and Black, while HUAWEI nova 3i will make you fall in love with Iris Purple, Pearl White and Black.

Breakout Enjoys a Day with Children at SOS Village

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“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do,” John Wooden has rightly said these words that if you cannot make someone’s whole life better, try making their few moments better but never stop trying.

One can never go wrong about the idea of starting a sweltering day with a beautiful sight of two hundred happy faces roaming around.

Yes, once again, Breakout has surprised us with an extremely kind gesture by sharing their happiness with the kids that probably deserve the most.

The idea that has always hit me while making a distinction between an orphanage and an old age home is to decide who is more unfortunate; the one who doesn’t have parents or the one who was abandoned by his/her own child.

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Well, the reality is, it is impossible to measure a misery but it is not impractical to get them out of it.

So, the more it is, the less it will always be. Just like kids in our home, every child demands constant attention no matter what place he or she belongs to.

In order to set a beautiful example and to fill up colours in a few beautiful lives, a few years back, Breakout came up with a wonderful idea of taking kids of SOS village out for a whole day to get them clothes and a meal of their own choice.

Isn’t it a beautiful idea to share happiness with the ones who cannot do it in their own capacity? The point of highlighting this event is to appreciate this effort and to make it a paradigm for others to do the same.

There were two hundred kids that were taken from SOS, Faisalabad to this largest outlet of Breakout present in Faisalabad. One could feel the happiness on their faces that everyone has while buying clothes.

The variety of clothes perplexed all the kids about which one would be the best pick. After exiting the outlet, the kids headed to the nearest Mc Donald’s. Well, who doesn’t love food? Since food is happiness, one could sense the excitement and positivity around.

Every child had their own favourite item. That’s how their day ended. Now, everyone would think about stuff like “how a meal and a dress can change the lives of these kids,” Right, that would not.

But, it will give them the confidence of being as important as any one of us, make them feel inclusive and give them the sense of acceptance from society by providing them with the opportunity to enjoy these activities that every other child would like to be a part of.

Breakout has not only started a trend of being courteous and kind to the society, it has also given a lesson that each one of us is important and each one of us has a right to enjoy the facilities equally. Here is to hoping that all other brands keep the tradition intact.

Muharram Collections by Pakistani Brand: Where Faith Meets Fashion

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Guest Author
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Muharram is a month of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of the Holy Prophet (PUBH)

As a mark of respect for this grieving period, Muslims, largely the Shia community, scale back from everyday activities and don black and white clothing to indicate that they are in mourning.

Over the past few years, several brands have adopted the trend of releasing a special clothing collection after Eid-ul-Adha to cater to the rising demand for black and white clothing during this significant Islamic month. While many of these collections may not be labeled as Muharram Collections specifically, it is no mystery who their target audience is.

A sharp punch of ebony with a touch of feminine sensibility in the drape; a panache so edgy yet minimal and chic.New…

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This has drawn in arguments both in favor and against the promotion of this targeted collection on social media. While the majority claims that the collections disrespect the sanctity of the period of mourning, there are many who have commended the brands on providing them with a convenient option.

For every rise in supply, there is a matching rise in demand!

It is not only the brands that are to be held responsible for this rising trend but the consumers themselves. Consumers seek to buy more monochrome clothing and tailors are swamped with stitching clothing for Muharram. In this scenario, it is only natural that supply will try to meet rising demand.

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From a brand perspective, there is a need to provide fresh designs to consumers and the black and white collections merely add value to the brand by stepping in to meet consumer demand.

The collections have been launched before Eid-Ul-Adha this year to provide sufficient time for consumers to fulfill their shopping requirements before the month of Muharram begins.

On reaching out to a popular fashion brand, we were told

“There is a big market for these collections and where there is a demand there will be a supply.”

Several consumers find this trend to be convenient. Where they would earlier have to find cloth and have it stitched to attend majlis, they can now simply purchase a ready to go piece from these collections without any trouble or fuss.

However, the general reaction has been an uproar with people vocalizing their disapproval towards the brands labeling it blatant capitalism. Individuals largely agree that this trend treats Muharram as a celebration and a period of festivity where they can go shop and have a good time rather than grieve as their religion and culture dictate.

The pitfalls of commercializing Muharram are that people are now more concerned with material things such as clothing and showcasing branded items as if on a runway rather than the grieving.

Major brands have come under heavy fire for releasing black and white “Muharram” collections.

At the end of the day, whether or not this rising trend is sustainable lies with the consumers and how they react to the collections being offered to them. They may either choose to appreciate the convenience of having brands offer them this option or they may choose to boycott the brands for commercializing the mourning period.

Black is all about lure, class, and poise! Get your hands on this outfit from the latest ‘Black & White’ collection!Available in-stores and online! #BlackAndWhite #BonanzaSatrangi #Satrangi #Unstitched

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When it comes to sensitive subjects that include religion, especially in our country, there is always a fine balance and can be challenging for brands and marketeers. Brands may need to reevaluate their communication so as to maintain the balance making their products beneficial to both the consumers and the brands in the long term.

Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions represented in the article solely belong to the author and don’t represent the opinions of Brandsynario.com

Contributed by: Fatema Bhaiji

Pakistan Makes it to ‘Most Popular Countries by Facebook Check-In’ List

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Anusha Sachwani
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Socialbakers, a global media analytics company has compiled a survey between the period of 1st June-22nd August 2018. In the survey, they compiled a list of ‘Most Popular Countries by Facebook Check-ins’.

According to the reports, Pakistan ranks on #6 with total check-ins of 4,236,743 (186,703 Summer check-ins).

The top country with the most check-ins was Hong Kong with 12,791,691 (553,918 Summer check-ins). Followed by South Africa with 4,207,555 (294,777 Summer check-ins) and Russia on 3rd with 9,282,689 (286,564 Summer check-ins).

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The company also shared reports of ‘The Most Popular Airports by Facebook Check-Ins’, ‘The Most Popular Hotels by Facebook Check-Ins’, ‘The Most Popular Art Museums by Facebook Check-Ins’, ‘The Most Popular National Parks by Facebook Check-ins’.

Previously, Socialbakers took our a survey of the ‘Top Emojis by Country’.

The Facebook Check-In feature is used by millions worldwide to share with their friends about what their activity is with their friends.

Do you also check-in to all the places you visit?

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Purchase Infinix S3X or Hot 6 Pro & Get Jazz 6GB Free Internet Data for 6 Months!

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Following the launch of its highly anticipated Notch screen AI Selfie Infinix S3X, leading smartphone giant Infinix has teamed up with Jazz to bring its consumers, even more, to look forward to.

The S3X was launched less than a month prior at a press conference along with the news of Infinix’s collaboration with PSL franchise Multan Sultans.

Never one to settle for just ‘good’ however, Infinix has gone one step further to sweeten the deal by also offering a massive 6GB Free Internet Data package from Jazz for 6 months on not only every Infinix S3X but also every Infinix Hot 6 Pro.

“Ever since the company was founded in 2012, Infinix has remained committed to going above and beyond to provide consumers with only the best of the best all within affordable reach so that none may be left behind. We have teamed up with Jazz to not only provide state-of-the-art, mid-range smartphones but also the best long-term 4G internet data package from the most reliable network provider in Pakistan,” said Infinix General Manager of Pakistan, Willy Cui.

The Infinix S3X itself holds an immersive 6.2 inch FHD+ Notch screen, an intelligent 16 MP front camera with AI Selfie, Dual Rear Camera, a massive 4000 mAh battery, and a Snapdragon Octa-core processor all in a glossy, metal-printed body that comes in three colours – Blue, Grey, and Black – to truly live up to its slogan of ‘Express Yourself’. The 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM variant retails for PKR 25,999.

The Infinix Hot 6 Pro features a stunning 6.0 inch 18:9 ratio Infinity screen, a ‘Double Amazing’ Dual Rear Camera, a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, and a robust 4000 mAh battery. The Hot 6 Pro is available in 4 exquisite colours – Sandstone Black, Magic Gold, Bordeaux Red, and City Blue. It’s 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM variants retails for PKR 21,499.

Users can automatically avail this offer by inserting their old or new Jazz prepaid SIM into Slot 1 of their Infinix S3X or Hot 6 Pro for the first time and enjoy 6 months of lightning fast internet free from Jazz.

Positives to Look at the Asia Cup 2018

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Nasr Saeed
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Pakistan may not have been a regular when it comes to winning the Asia Cup but this time they are one of the favourites to lift the title, for a variety of reasons.

For one, the current team is a fine mix of youthful exuberance and a semblance of seniority.

As a fan and an ardent follower of this game, I’d like to itemize the advantages Team Pakistan may have in the upcoming tournament.

1- Day Games in the UAE

Surprisingly the tournament has been scheduled at 9 am UAE time, which will give the teams winning the toss an advantage on its own. We all know how the wicket will behave early morning and with the bright white new cherry (leechee in this case), teams bowling first will certainly have the upper hand.

Team Pakistan, with their genre of fast-men, will ideally be suited in bowling first and skittering out the opposition for meagre totals. It’ll be good to see ‘them earrings in the daytime’ – bless you Henry Blofeld.

2. The Emergence of Fakhar, Shukar!  

An enforcer was so badly needed, especially, in the top order. In Fakhar Zaman, Pakistan has found the ideal man. He is recklessly efficient, yet purposeful.

What he does is and hopefully will do this tournament is get the bowlers out of their comfort zone with his repertoire of high percentage shots, coming down the track even to the new ball and his on-side range/shot selection has vastly improved.

Important will be for Pakistan if Zaman manages to stay in when the opposition spinners get to a bowl because he loves playing against the slow bowlers. Out and out, a formidable advantage and a big player if Pakistan plans to move forward in the tournament.

3- Hitting Power in the Lower Middle Order 

Teams of the past were blessed with hard-hitting options with the likes of Abdul Razzaq, Azhar Mahmood, Moin Khan and Wasim Akram coming in late in the order and propelling what seemed like unattainable scores for the opposition.

Pakistan is now blessed with world-class hitters like Asif Ali whose inclusion has given the side the dynamism it was missing; with the six-hitting talent of Faheem Ashraf and the street-smart tickles of Shadab Khan, Pakistan is poised to do well either batting first or even chasing down an improbable score.

One must not forget the talents of Shoaib Malik and skipper Sarfraz Ahmed, as they too have developed long handle prowess and are dependable like the rest of the batsmen in the side.

4- Athletic Fielders in the Inner Circle

Shadab Khan at Point, Imam ul Haq at Cover, Shoaib Malik at Extra Cover and Babar Azam in the slips has a feel-good ring to it. Many games have been lost on ordinary displays in the field. Catches dropped, run-outs missed, Singles given have resulted in a decrease in the win ratio percentage.

Pakistan will be competing with fine fielding sides in the shape of India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, so they will have to bring themselves to their level; with all respect to Afghanistan, they are a very efficient and athletic bunch of lads as well.

5- Not taking the Mickey, of Arthur!

Gone are the days when Mickey Arthur would lose to the players on discipline; he has managed to blend and hone the skills with an Afrikaner work ethic which seems to have rubbed well on the side.

Following his tactics closely, Arthur usually concentrates on the basics which are (i) limit the extras, (ii) cut the singles, (iii) build partnerships, a fine mantra for cricket. Furthermore, he rarely focuses on the stars in the team, his motto always being from Remember the Titans. Let’s wait and watch if Mickey can be King Midas again.

6- Of course, the Bowling!

Let’s get to the real strength now. Blessed with a pentagonal force of fine fast-men, the bowlers can really come into their own early and extract reverse swing if Pakistan is defending.

There is a lot of talk on the importance of spinners during this tournament, but I believe we should rely on the fast bowlers, so they can destroy any side with the help of reverse swing.

The arid nature of the tracks will help Hasan Ali and Usman Khan Shinwari while Shadab Khan will lead the spin department that also has Shoaib Malik in the line-up. Over-dependence on Muhammad Nawaz may go against our aggressive policy.

There is still time before we embark on the 14th edition of the Asia Cup, and the above will eventually take its course, I for one cannot wait.

Female RJ Resigns From Samaa After Claims of Alleged Harassment

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Yet another harassment controversy surfaces on social media involving a female RJ, Tehreem Muneeba employed at Samaa FM.

The host used to broadcast a show ‘Lagao With Tehreem’ from 5 pm to 8 pm on FM 107.4

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Ali Gul Pir Slam Atif Aslam in an Angry Facebook Post!

However, she discontinued hosting the show this week and the reason for her absence has finally been revealed. In a week-long Twitter tirade, Tehreem accused the radio channel of ignoring her complains of alleged harassment in the workplace.

On September 3, Tehreem took to Twitter and stated she is no longer airing programs for Samaa because of harassment and discrimination.

A day later, the RJ resigned from Samaa FM claiming that the management did not bring the culprit to book.

She added that it has been two weeks since she filed the complain and no notice has been taken of the matter.

Muneeba claims that CCTV footage from the harassment incident inside the studio has also been deleted by the officials.

Clearly disappointed with Samaa’s silence on the matter, Muneeba highlighted that raising voice against harassment is a challenge for women in Pakistan.

However, she seems determined on seeking justice on the matter until her harasser gets penalized.

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This is a developing story and we are waiting for Samaa’s response to the controversy. Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

Featured Image from Tehreem Muneeba’s Facebook Page.

Anushka Sharma Promotes Google Pixel 2 Campaign via iPhone!

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Anusha Sachwani
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The gorgeous Bollywood star, Anushka Sharma was spotted promoting Google Pixel 2’s campaign on popular social media platform Twitter.

The B-Town actress shared pictures with a dog and captioned it as “Look at this beautiful boy

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However, a YouTuber named Marques Brownlee soon brought to attention that Sharma promoted the campaign using ‘Twitter for iPhone’.

Nike’s Controversial Colin Kaepernick Ad Stirs Unexpected Reactions

Social Media Loses It!

Trolls swarmed Twitter and Anushka’s tweet within no time and started to make fun of her.

Whereas a few users pointed out that the actress does own a Google Pixel 2 and has been seen with her handset a couple times.

Marques has over 2.8 million followers on Twitter. He had previously spotted a similar mistake with Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot when she had promoted Huawei via iPhone.

Earlier, two major brands were caught using fake images captured by DSLR to promote their new phones which had turned into a big controversy on social media.

What is your say on this?

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

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Suzuki Mehran VX, VXR Officially Discontinued!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Update: As we announced earlier, Suzuki Pakistan will be officially discontinuing their Suzuki Mehran VX. Earlier on Thursday, the company via a soft-announcement claimed that it will cease production of their low-priced Mehran from next year.

This move was taken by the company to promote the launch of a new brand with modern-day features in order to tackle their Chinese competitors.

As of now, the company has planned to produce 4,574 units of Merhan SB-308 VX and 19,247 units of SB-308 VXR. This makes 33% of the company’s total production which sums more than 144,000 units (which the company produced in 2017/18).

Management of PSMCL Pak Suzuki Motor Company Limited has decided to discontinue Model SB-308 Mehran from April 2019. Consequently, 23,821 units will be produced from September 2018 to March 2019.- PAK Suzuki

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However, analysists have shared that this decision comes as a shocker to customers who are looking to purchase an affordable car according to their price range. One of the biggest competitors which Suzuki and their new brand will have to face is United Auto’s Bravo Hatchback which is expected to launch this month.

United Auto Bravo Hatchback Launch Date Announced! [View Images]

That’s not all, for local brands like Honda, Toyota, and even Suzuki, United Auto is not the only competitor. Asides Chinese brands, they will get a tough time from Kia, Renault, and Hyundai as well as they are to unveil cars to meet the robust demand in the market.

“It might be part of a cannibalisation move as the company planned to rev up its Alto model (with 660cc). But, the price of imported cars gets double after heavy duty structure.” -Mohammad Shahzad, Car Dealer

The decision to stop the production of the Suzuki Mehran VX was taken by the company in December 2017, according to one of the officials.

“The last order from suppliers for imported materials must be done in accordance with the stock available at supplier’s premises, orders in pipeline and stock at PMSC,”

“The suppliers who are using local materials are also advised to strictly follow the firm orders of PSMC before the placement of last order for procurement of local materials.” – Pak Suzuki

We have now to see how these brands compete with one another while trying to meet ongoing demands from customers in the markets.

Known to be the ‘King of the Roads’, Suzuki Mehran VX has dominated the streets and markets of Pakistan for decades!

Mehran is one of the most loved vehicles in the country because of its economic convenience.

Suzuki Mehran Wins ‘Best Car’ Title in Pakistan!

However, Suzuki Pakistan has now decided to discontinue the car. The manufacturer sent a notice to the dealers reading;

“Dear valued vendor(s), Management of PSMCL has decided to discontinue its Model SB308 only version VX(Mehran) from end November 2018. In view of above, it is important to note that all the respective local parts should be produced and supply according to schedules to be sent to you on monthly basis for remaining production plan of 6734 units to be produced from June 2018 to End November 2018.

To avoid surplus stock available at vendors ends after models discontinuation, all valued vendors are advised the following:

  1. The last order from the vendor for imported materials must be done in accordance to the stocks available at vendor’s premises in pipeline and stock at PSMC
  2. The vendors who are using local materials are also advised to strictly follow the firm orders of PSMC before the placement of last order for procurement of local materials”

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This year, Suzuki sold 30% more units as compared to sales in February 2017. It was then suspected that the company might not discontinue the car, however, it has now been officially announced.

Are you ready to bid farewell?

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5 Moments from Pepsi Battle of the Bands Finale That Made it Unforgettable

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Pepsi Battle of the Bands 2018 grand finale was aired last Sunday. The riveting competition has finally come to an end and we will miss seeing the weekly episodes.

The season gave us eight weeks’ worth of amazing musical memories and unveiled a diverse pool of talent. Yet again, Pepsi has done a stellar job at promoting Pakistan’s music through the band culture – now revived and appreciated.

The passionate journey that began with more than 400 bands has drawn to a close with soulful Xarb and the powerful Bayaan.

Pakistan voted for their favorite band and we must admit that the final decision was tough to bet on! The last episode was nothing short of brilliant and kept us on the edge of our seats from the beginning to the end.

Let’s take a quick look at the best moments from the grand finale that made the episode a night to remember

1 ) Strings leaving us awestruck with a new version of ‘Yeh Hai Meri Kahani’

We have all been fans of the band’s iconic track that was featured in Bollywood movie ‘Zinda’.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTyi06oorFE

For the BOB finale, Faisal Kapadia and Bilal Maqsood improvised the gripping melody and we bet the song will be on a loop in your playlist!

2) Meesha Shafi’s taking us on a spiritual ride with ‘Mein’

All those who follow the songstress on Twitter would know how excited Shafi has been for her new release.

The best part about the musical piece was the use of Tibetan singing bowls in the rendition.

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

With their magical sound, Meesha and the band gave us goosebumps as they performed the mystical melody.

The track has gone viral on social media in no time and is being called Meesha’s best tune yet!

3) Shahi Hasan bringing Junaid Jamshed’s Legacy Alive

J.J along with his band ‘Vital Signs’ were the ones who set the bar for pop and rock music in Pakistan.

His band member and Pepsi Battle of the Bands music producer and mentor, Shahi Hasan seized the chance and recreated the icon’s patriotic tune ‘Maula’.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWpvlO5SOq0

Watching his band perform the evergreen piece and dedicating it to our homeland, may have been a proud moment for Junaid Jamshed.

4) Fawad Khan Wowing us with a Phenomenal Original

The heartthrob effortlessly stole the spotlight in the show as he set the stage on fire with a rare melody  ‘Satrangi’.

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

Dressed in white, Khan and his band delivered a grand musical routine, complete with the beat of drums, dhol and ‘daandiya’’

5) The moment when Pepsi Battle of the Bands winner is revealed

We have seen Xarb and Bayaan battle it out in musical war zones various times in the past few weeks. We could not have been more proud of them as they performed for the final time in the season.

Bayaan made us fall in love with them all over again with their moving number “Sab Nahin Milta”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8hdzKztags

Meanwhile, Xarb rocked the stage with their groovy tune “Kashmakash”

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

And then came the nail-biting moment, we all had been waiting for! The hosts announced the winners of the Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 3 and we finally came to know who was Pakistan’s most voted.

The winning band is none other than ‘Bayaan’.

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The boys took the coveted trophy home winning a cash prize of 5 million rupees, an album contract with Pepsi, concerts across Pakistan and lifetime of royalties on their music!

The runner-ups Xarb did not go empty-handed and received a cash prize of 25 lakh rupees and an album contract.

The Director Marketing PepsiCo, Salman Butt took to the stage and applauded the show’s success along with its powerful impact on band culture in the nation.

Take a bow, Pepsi! The beverage powerhouse did what was much-needed, making it loud and clear that the brand will continue to promote Pakistani talent and music for years to come.

Shahid Afridi Caught on Camera Having Naswar Ignites Social Media Reactions [Watch Video]

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Kayenat Kalam
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When you are a super famous person, whatever you do becomes the headline of the day. Let it be something funny or extremely embarrassing, the constant eye of the camera on you hardly misses anything!

The same thing happened with Shahid Afridi, who yesterday attended the main ceremony held yesterday at GHQ in Rawalpindi in the commemoration of the 53rd Defence Day!

Ali Gul Pir Slam Atif Aslam in an Angry Facebook Post!

One thing that Lala is famous for, other than his sixes, is his blunt attitude and frankness that make him just one of a kind and we all adore him for that!

However, the camera caught Boom Boom consuming naswar in a super sneaky way, during the ceremony and then, acted like nothing ever happened!

But since he’s Shahid Afridi, the video of him having naswar has gone viral on the internet already and people are absolutely loving it!

Watch the video below!

Stealing the show away with his bluntness, #ShahidAfridi is trending on Twitter and people are coming up with some crazy yet hilarious reactions!

Well, that’s how he rolls!

Haters gonna hate!

Naam hi kaafi hai!

A win-win meme!

As if Lala has ever cared about the cameras!

That’s a classic shot that will surely go down in history… Afridi you beauty!

Let the man eat in peace!

Credit goes to naswar!

Well, that’s Lala for you!

The topic of the day!

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Ali Gul Pir Slam Atif Aslam in an Angry Facebook Post!

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Atif Aslam is on a roll in Bollywood.

Just in the last two months, the singer has released as many as five tracks for Indian movies, all of them receiving rave reviews and becoming chartbusters in the neighboring country.

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His song ‘Paniyon Sa’ from the soundtrack of John Abraham starrer ‘Satyameva Jayate’ was an instant hit! The singer created magic with ‘O Meri Laila’ in the movie ‘Laila Majnu’

Atif’s melody ‘Dekhte Dekhte’ from Shahid Kapoor’s upcoming movie ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’ is a mesmerizing tribute to Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The recent love anthem by the singer ‘Tera Hua’ is all that Indians are talking about.

The sensation also dared to croon Lata Mangeshkar’s classic song ‘Chalte Chalte’ from the Bollywood movie Pakeezah and created a fresh rendition.

https://youtu.be/WOCCPqFeReE

However, Lata was pretty miffed with Atif Aslam singing her iconic tune.

 In an interview with IANS, the songstress slammed the remix and revealed that no consent was taking while tweaking the track.

“I don’t want to hear it. This trend of remixing old songs saddens me. Where is the creativity in simply lifting acknowledged, beloved classics and shuffling the notes around? I’ve even heard that the lyrics are changed in the remixes. By whose consent?

 “The original poets and composers wrote what they had to. Nobody has the right to tamper with the creativity of these great composers and lyricists.”

Meanwhile, B-town playback singer Babul Supriyo is known for his animosity with Pakistani artists working in India.

In a statement, the singer-turned-politician also blasted Atif for trying his tryst with the song.

“With due respect (and disrespect) to Atif Aslam, as a singer myself, I will observe a 2-minute silence to mourn rather than offering a comment.”

And now, Pakistani singer and comedian, Ali Gul Pir too has slammed Atif Aslam for not producing Orignal music.

Make a remix of a hit song and try to get famous or sustain your career. Imagine if big wigs like Atif are doing this to stay relevant then what hope does an upcoming original act have.

In an angry Facebook post, the satirist schooled Atif Aslam that “covers can never encourage innovation”.

Via: Ali Gul Pir’s Facebook

These statements have come at a time when Bollywood itself is receiving severe backlash for ripping off iconic Pakistani tunes like Tajdar-e-Haram in the movies.

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However, it is to be noted that Atif’s demand speaks volumes about his success in India, making him a singing sensation even bigger than Arijit Singh.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

Sindh Police Launches WhatsApp Helpline in Karachi

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Hira Ahmed
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Earlier this week, Sindh Police launched a WhatsApp helpline where the residents of Karachi can send their complaints.

It has been launched with an aim to encourage citizens to report any illegal activities with ease. The WhatsApp helpline number 0343-5142770 will be receiving complaints like terrorism and target killings to name a few.

Along with the WhatsApp helpline, a Facebook page by the name of ‘Karachi Police Office’ has also been introduced to receive the public complaints.

It is for the first time that the Sindh police is using social media to help out the citizens of Karachi. Apart from that, the higher authorities plan to form a new rapid Police patrolling squad comprising of 2000 police officials as well.

These announcements were made by Karachi Range Additional Inspector General of Police (AIG) Dr. Amir Ahmed Shaikh after the inauguration of the new building of SITE Self Security System (SSSS).

During his speech, he added that the Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah has promised to allocate funds to make Karachi a safe city.

Murad Ali Shah further plans to develop an extensive CCTV Network around the city for surveillance as it is not possible to deploy policeman in every area of the city.

What are your thoughts on the news? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme to be Abolished

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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In its latest move, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf’s Government has decided to call off all schemes, including former Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme.

According to Fawad Chaudhry, such schemes will no longer be continued, however, Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) will remain functional.

The scheme was announced in the budget speech of FY 2013 – 14 and formally commenced in August 2013 with coordination and consultation with Government of Punjab.

A whopping number of 300,000 laptops have been distributed in the 1st and 2nd phase amongst the students across Pakistan and AJ&K.

200,000 laptops were again distributed amongst the qualified students in the later phases.

However, students can no longer apply for the scheme as Imran Khan’s Government has decided to abolish it.

Reforms to Revolutionize Education System

Speaking to a Press Conference, Chaudhry added that a task force will be established to revamp the education system across the nation.

What’s more, private schools fee will also be reduced and the provincial government will streamline the decision.

Basic education will be provided in madrassahs. All schools, including madrassahs, will follow a uniform curriculum.

Corporal punishment will also be banned in schools.

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Miah Dhanani: Youngest Pakistani-American Model to Feature in 50+ Campaigns

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Kayenat Kalam
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Just four years old might be a pretty young age to even care about what we wear or how we look. But not for Miah Dhanani, who has already become a trendsetter for many!

With more than 50 commercial shoots in her little bucket, this 4-year-old Pakistani-American girl is the most adorable model in town who will make you go gaga over her never-ending cuteness!

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What an exciting day @bmgflorida!

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Miah Dhanani has also been featured in over 20 magazines and has done modelling for more than 25 shops and commercials.

She also walked the ramp of New York Fashion Week for the Children Brain Tumor Foundation back in March and all we can say is

Way to go cutie!

Miah Dhanani is an official model for Maria B and has done several photo shoots for the same brand.

And we simply can’t stop adoring this cutie pie!

Miah is not just a tiny trendsetter, she is also a child social media celebrity and has more than 18k followers on Instagram.

Her account is loaded with her adorable pictures and we simply can’t get enough of it!

OH MY!

She also runs an online shopping website, Bella Miah Couture, which offers kids clothing and their adorable accessories.

Not just this, Miah aims to walk the biggest ramp in the world one day. She wishes to walk the runway with Miss World Manushi Chhillar, and also to work with her favourite Bollywood actor, Salman Khan one day!

And she loves twining with Ariana Grande!

Let’s hope that Miah gets to complete her bucket list and we wish this little diva all the best for all her future endeavours!

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Is It The End of The Road for Mohammad Hafeez?

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Omair Alavi
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In a month’s time, Pakistan’s former captain Mohammad Hafeez will be celebrating his 38th birthday and with it, he must be thinking about his future.

For a person who ruined the career of fellow all-rounder Abdur Razzaq and tried to do the same unsuccessfully when Mohammad Amir returned to Cricket by dropping unlimited catches, Hafeez has played a long inning in the Pakistan team.

He has been the part of the Tests and ODIs since 2003 and can boast of an international career longer than Saqlain Mushtaq, Saeed Anwar, Aamer Sohail and even Pakistan’s former Coach Waqar Younis.

So why is he having issues with his non-selection despite not being in the best of forms?

That is a million-dollar question especially since the Pakistan Cricket team is doing so well without him at the top.

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Just like Saeed Ajmal lost his mojo after changing his bowling action, Mohammed Hafeez is not the same bowler anymore and with youngsters Shadab Khan and Imad Wasim in the side and Shoaib Malik bowling off-spins when required, he doesn’t warrant a place as an all-rounder or even as a bowler.

As for his batting prowess, the team has better talent available in the form of Hussain Talat (waiting for an ODI selection), Shan Masood (in much better form), Asif Ali (hard-hitting batsman) and Babar Azam (record-breaking batsman) besides the two prolific opening batsman Imam ul Haq and Fakhar Zaman.

Will you select a 38-year-old batsman who is neither as fit as Misbah ul Haq (who went on to play past the 40s) or Javed Miandad (who was also unceremoniously dropped in his late 30s) at a time when the team is on a rebuilding phase and the standards of international cricket are changing for the better.

He might consider himself a legend but on the field, his influence is anything but positive since he drops sitters when others take stunners, he plays more defensive shots than the whole team combined when the need is to score quick runs and is still stuck in the past when anything over 250 was considered safe.

It’s about time Pakistan Cricket team needs to take strict steps and not be blackmailed by people who have done more disservice to the game than taking it forward. He might have been a good all-rounder in the day but so was Imran Khan and that doesn’t mean that he should continue to play even today because he can’t.

With the Asia Cup just a couple of weeks and the World Cup a few months away, Mickey Arthur needs to go ahead with the plan he has in his mind and I am sure that Mohammad Hafeez has no place in that, even if Inzamam ul Haq says so publicly.

Pakistan Cricket team needs team players who can win matches, not players who only score runs when their own place in under the spotlight.

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