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Facebook, Amazon & Microsoft Officials to Mentor Pakistani Entrepreneurs

The most prominent names in the tech industry including Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, and Facebook are ready to support our national entrepreneurs and new businesses at the Momentum Pakistan 2018.

This grand event has been planned for 19th and 20th February 2018 in Karachi. The tech giants will not only support Pakistani entrepreneurs and startups but will also mentor them at the event.

The focus will be on ‘How to boost your startup’ to make a newly established business a success in future.

According to Ami Jafari, new entrepreneurs in our country often face difficulty with establishing and boosting their business due to lack of money, whereas, in other parts of the world, startups often depend more on tools and resources.

Pakistani young talent is employed around the world, where they get a chance to showcase their skills. However, not everyone gets the opportunity to do so and therefore, the majority of the Pakistani talent remains unidentified.

This brings more importance to the fact that Pakistani youth needs more opportunities through a proper platform, exposure, and the right mentorship. Such events will help these youngsters polish their skills.

The event will last for two days and will include various workshops and even one-on-one sessions with successful startups. People from around the world will participate in this grand event and share their part of entrepreneurship story. Startups from different industries will be able to benefit from this.

As mentioned earlier, Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, and Facebook will also be participating in the event and will have their representatives present at the Momentum Pakistan 2018.

The Facebook team will highlight details on FBStart program to help new businesses establish themselves in the long run. On the other hand, Amazon will be providing details on data center facilities to help startups grow.

Amazon is also planning to offer free cloud services to certain entrepreneurs during the event.

Contributed by: Mahi Afaq

Most Watched YouTube Videos By Pakistanis in 2017

Youtube, a platform with millions of videos, thousands being uploaded day, is one of the most used platforms for people of all ages for streaming.

Youtube recently launched the List of Most Watched Videos by Pakistanis. This list has been shortlisted by the judges keeping in accounts various factors like most views, share, likes and comments.

The list of ‘top 9 most viral videos’ will leave you stunned!

9) Presenting the 16th Lux Style Awards (Part 1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3382&v=1PDgvDviFfc

8) Ballay Ballay Full Song | Bin Roye – The Drama | HUM TV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=F-sxooEmllc

7) Nasreen In Punjab | Rahim Pardesi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8Ql17g-jbo

6) Karachi Kings | Dhan Dhana Dhan Hoga Rey | Shehzad Roy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=nc2VBGybS-M

5) How to Make Amazing F1 Racing Car from Matches Without Glue

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=riP2AlJ82us

4) Punjab Nahi Jaungi (Trailer) Mehwish Hayat | Humayun Saeed | Urwa Hocane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1AaNERuYHs

3) Ab Khel Jamay Ga – Music Video by Ali Zafar

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

2) Motu Patlu Vacation Special – Chingam Marriage – As seen on Nickelodeon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmO9CZhCmQo

1) Now UC Speed featuring Mehwish Hayat

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

Was your favorite video in the top 9 list? Let us know in the comments below!

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This Condom Brand’s Campaign Has Created a Hilarious Debate on Social Media

There are numerous brands of condoms manufactured and distributed across the markets in Pakistan. However, however only a few names have been dominating the game.

Compared to other products, condoms never have aggressive marketing strategies as they are forever fighting against a culture that depicts them as promiscuous and even, scandalous.

Last week, most likely on account of the ongoing wedding season, Pakistan witnessed various condom brands rolling out their campaigns.

The TVC of Do Pakistan created quite a furor on the internet for being a complete rip-off of an Indian commercial, starring Priyanka Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra.

Soon after we saw Saathi Condom,  roll out a digital advert that has now created a hilarious debate on social media!

So Can You Find Anything Funny About this Ad?

Well apparently, people are noticing the lone cactus on the left & are intrigued what could be the reason behind the placement!

People vividly got reminded of bunny ears!

And people came up with amusing yet nonsensical reasons for the cactus in the ad!

Oh well!

This guy revealed were the Cactus should have really been.

Somebody tried to get really serious but failed!

So can this be inspired by 50 Shades of Grey? We don’t think so.

Point to be noted!

Well, we did a bit research on what could be the real reason why Saathi placed the spiky plant in the picture.

And it seems like we have solved the mystery!

Since cactus is a fruitless plant, it is signifying no pregnancy in the campaign. If you think about it, it could have been a smart advertising strategy. However, masses appear clueless regarding its positioning, making it an unfortunate media fail.

Nevertheless, the ad has become a talk of the town and that’s what the brand really needed!

What do you think about Saath’s digital ad? Let us know in the comments below

 

Facebook is Bringing Back the Iconic Poke Feature

Facebook Greetings

Facebook is well-known for its innovation, and creativity. Facebook Poke is now going a step beyond and is introducing new features.

What is Facebook Poke?

Before moving forward, let’s talk about Poke. What is poke? On its help page, Facebook says,

“People can poke their friends or friends of friends on Facebook. When you poke someone, they’ll get a notification.”

The Company told The Guardian:

“When we created the poke, we thought it would be cool to have a feature without any specific purpose. People interpret the poke in many different ways, and we encourage you to come up with your own meanings”.

Now, the addition includes the feature like wink, high-five, hug and an already existing ‘wave’ which is interpreted as a Hello option in the messenger. People will now be able to greet each other in a better and a more realistic way.

According to a report in The Nation, this new feature is now being tested in selected markets like Britain, Thailand, France, Columbia, Australia, and Canada.

For Mobile Users:

Under the ‘Hello’ button on your friend’s profile, the new options can be seen by just holding the button.

For Desktop Users:

On a desktop, a simple hover over the ‘Hello’ button will show the alternatives, just like the reaction button that we find on a picture or a status.

Facebook treats its people like a family. It has been using AI (Artificial Intelligence) to identify people who are having suicidal thoughts, even on Facebook Live.

Guy Rosen, Vice President of Product Management at Facebook mentioned in a blog post last month,

“Facebook is a place where friends and family are already connected and we are able to help connect a person in distress with people who can support them. It’s part of our ongoing effort to help build a safe community on and off Facebook.”

What are your views on this new feature? Let us know in the comments below.

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Dangal Actress Zaira Wasim Faces Harrasment on Flight!

Dangal Actor Zaira Wasim has been in the spotlight since she entered Bollywood alongside a superstar, Aamir Khan. However, this time around the budding starlet has been in the news for being harassed mid-air on an Air Vistara flight between Delhi and Mumbai.

She took to the social networking site, Instagram and raised her voice about the ordeal she had to face.

Zaira Wasim has claimed that the man sitting behind her on the flight tried who tried to molest her using his foot. The man rubbed his foot over her neck and back.

She posted the following pictures on her Instagram story:

The 17-year old broke down into tears in the Instagram live session that she had. Her video raised tremendous support from women rights activists across the globe.

Zaira explained the incident in detail mentioning, 

“He kept nudging my shoulder and continued to move his foot up and down my back and neck.”

Further on she added what happened next,

“I tried to record it on my phone to understand it better. But because the cabin lights were dimmed, I failed to get it. I ignored it the first time, blamed the turbulence for it. Until I woke up to this pleasant sight of his beautiful foot rubbing my back and neck… Guess he couldn’t sit like a civilized human being and placed his foot on my armrest while he’s fully ‘pheloaed’ his body on his seat (sic)”

Watch Zaira talking about her Ordeal on Air Vistara here:

The airline has now ordered an inquiry into the issue and the DGCA is also investigating the entire incident. The man in question has now been arrested and will be produced in court for further hearing.

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Government Releases Rs. 298.24 Billion Under Public Sector Development Program 2017-18

Different development projects have been announced by the government which has now released Rs. 298.24 billion (29%) under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2017-18 against the total budgeted allocation of Rs 1,001 billion.

Pakistan-Developmental-Projects

The Various Departments and Divisions that have received the funds are: 

  1. Establishment Division
  2. Foreign Affairs Division
  3. Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony Division
  4. Textile Industry Division
  5. Special Federal Development Programme
  6. Energy for All, Clean Drinking Water for All
  7. Special Provision for Completion of CPEC Project
  8. Gas Infrastructure Development Cess.

Amount Allocated for Foreign Aid 

A total of Rs. 65.279 Billion including Rs. 2.27 billion foreign aid for development projects against the total budget which is Rs. 318.88 billion. These numbers have been released by the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Reform.

Amount Allocated for Ministry of Water and Power (Power Sector)

The Planning Commission has released Rs. 18.5 billion for development projects of the Ministry of Water and Power (Power Sector) against the budgeted allocation of Rs. 62.15 billion.

Amount of foreign aid for infrastructure projects of National Highway Authority (NHA)

Rs 111.66 Billion including Rs 40.85 Billion foreign aid has been released against the allocated budget of Rs. 325.7 billion

Pakistan Railways Division

Rs. 9.38 billion has been released for development projects of Pakistan Railways against the total budget amount of Rs. 42.9 billion for the fiscal year 2017-2018.

The government released the following amounts for these divisions:

Finance Division- Rs 2.27 billion
Aviation Division – Rs 623. 14 million
Port and Shipping Division – Rs 887.73 million
Defence Division – Rs. 212.4 million
Housing and Works Division – Rs. 2.3 billion
Information and Broadcasting Division – Rs. 49.5 million
Defence and Production Division – Rs. 1.73 billion.
Higher Education Committee – Rs. 10.63 billion
Capital Administration and Development Division – Rs. 1.91 billion
Climate Change Division – Rs. 326 million
Commerce Division – Rs.240 million
Communication Division – Rs. 5.2 billion
Interior Division – Rs. 4.7 billion
Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority – Rs. 114.6 million
Planning, Development, and Reform – Rs. 1.58billion

The Planning Commission of Pakistan has so far followed the following distribution of Funds: 

  1. First Quarter (July-September) 20%
  2. Second Quarter (October-December) 20%
  3. Third Quarter (January – March) 30%
  4. Fourth Quarter (April – June) 30%

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PBCW 2017: Saba Qamar Owned the Ramp After Unfortunate Slip-up [Watch Video]

No matter how much you practice or try to execute something perfectly, a boo-boo might just happen. But, that’s alright. Fashion shows are no exception. Slip-ups are bound to occur, whether it’s a wardrobe malfunction or a model tripping on the runway.

On day 2 of Pantene Hum Bridal Couture Week 2017, a similar thing happened to the sultry beauty, Saba Qamar.

While walking the ramp as the showstopper for Umsha by Uzma Babar’s collection Khwahish, the Baaghi babe had a minor slip-up. But the way she handled it was super graceful and amazing

Saba was literally killing it on the ramp when she tripped, but in a matter of seconds, she was up again.

She then continued her walk like a rock star!

No wonder, the haseena is known for her confidence.

Truly, Saba Owned Her Slip-up Into An Epic Win!

#SabaQamar walks for #UmshabyUzmaBabar at #PHBCW #day3 #BCW #HBCW #shahbazkhanniazi

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Well, a hero is a hero for a reason because each time they fall, they rise back up with new eager!

Last year at QMobile Hum Style Awards 2016, the diva suffered an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction but she recovered with such poise!

More power to our favorite superstar!

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New Toyota Corolla GLi 2018 Leaked Images & Price Revealed!

Earlier, a speculation took over the internet when news surfaced that Toyota is planning to discontinue 2 popular Corolla variants, namely the Xli and Gli.

But it seems the news is really not true for GLi, as its 2018 model is already in the making and its leaked images have even hit the web.

Rumor is that no major innovation will be witnessed in the new GLi. However, the car has undergone cosmetic changes, making it appear more sleek and sassy!

It has been given a smooth shape, narrow side swept headlight, a prominent chrome and a high end look rear bumper.

Leaked Images

The GLI 2018 will also have:

  • Advanced safety features such as Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
  • Brake Assist (BA)
  • SRS-airbags
  • An immobilizer key to give security against theft

Price

  • The 2018 GLI-manual will be worth Rs. 1,889,000
  • GLI-automatic is mostly like to bear a price tag of 1,964,000

 

This Student’s Belly Dance at a Peshawar University is Raising Many Concerns

A recent video of a university student from Peshawar has been making the rounds on social media. People are baffled at the fact that belly dancing would be promoted in an educational institute and that too in Peshawar where such an act is culturally not acceptable.

It was the first time such a dance was performed on stage in a university in Peshawar. The belly dance was lauded by the students present at the function and one also mentioned it was “highly motivating for them to see such improvements”. The two-day women event was a Talent-expo at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU).

Students from 15 colleges and universities took part in the talent festival. There were speech and modeling contests and traditional dance performances too. While some enjoyed the show, others have raised concerns over the ‘belly dance’ by a student.

However, the act has been named ‘vulgar’ and ‘provocative’ over social media. Here’s what people have mentioned:

Instead of following up on the real problems of our society, a mere dance by a student became the talk of the town and people could not stop criticising it.

After the massive backlash, there were just a handful of people who believed in the philosophy of ‘Live and let live’.

Samaa News covered the event and the video went viral on Facebook. Watch the Video below:

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

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Pantene Hum Bridal Couture Week 2017: What Went Down

Pakistan fashion industry is emerging with the speed of light and the country’s numero uno general entertainment network, HUM Network Ltd. has been playing an important role in pushing fashion forward in Pakistan.

HUM Network presented the 15th Edition of Pantene Bridal Couture Week, providing a platform for bringing the established and emerging couture designers of the country by rolling out the glamorous red carpet and runway.

The country’s biggest and most sought-after three-day bridal fashion extravaganza, Pantene HUM Bridal Couture Week 2017 commenced here in the Mughal City of Gardens on December 8, 2017, presenting the latest and the best of Pakistani bridal trends by leading and burgeoning fashion designers on the catwalk. This year, the bridal extravaganza is styled by the renowned stylist Nabila and is choreographed by Vaneeza Ahmed Ali.

Show one of the bridal extravaganza kicked off with the classic collection of Fahad Hussayn’s ARTH Novelty Couture 17/18, followed by Mifrah’s collection inspired by the rich traditions, essence, cultures and heritage. Humayun Alamgir was the third to present his collection Poshak on the runway which was followed by Je Suis Belle by Reema Ahsan. Show one concluded with Aisha Imran’s Jahan Ara. Show 2 of PHBCW started with Faris by Ziggi Menswear, which was followed by MNR Design Studio’s Gulab Sandesh. Designer duo Deepak N Fahad was next to present their collection Shahtaabi on the Catwalk. Day 1 of three-day bridal extravaganza concluded with a bang in a special segment Classic 15, where the country’s top 15 couturiers presented a specially designed outfit each, including HSY, Karma, Elan, Saniya Maskatiya, House of Amir Adnan, Nida Azwer, Rana Noman, The House of Kamiar Rokni, Mahgul, Shamsha Hashwani, Nilofer Shahid, Farah Talib Aziz, Mehdi, Republic by Omar Farooq and Honey Waqar.

PHBCW, famous for adding allure to the runway with an illustrious list of showstoppers, had a star-studded line-up and power-packed performances on the first day; film star Shaan Shahid, Uzma Hassan and Mohib Mirza opened the show for Fahad Hussayn while Bilal Abbas walked the ramp for Humayun Alamgir with a special performance by Wali Hamid Khan. The charming Ahmed Ali and Mahen ur Hader show-stopped for Aisha Imran, whereas the stunning Sajal Aly and Aima Baig added allure to MNR’s collection. Dance maestro Wahab Shah added an extra flavor to the bridal drama with his impeccable Pantene segment performance, where the singing sensation Zoe Viccaji raised the entertainment quotient of the show with her upbeat performance. Last but not the least, the rising singer and actor Haroon Shahid performed in the Classic 15 segment.

Day 2 of the country’s largest bridal extravaganza PHBCW was the continuation of the glamour and ethnic bridal collections, which were samples of excellence. HUM Network Ltd. pulled off Day 2 of 15th Edition of Pantene HUM Bridal Couture Week with most of the country’s acclaimed couturiers, bridal wear designers and retail brands, promoting the finer art of classic couture. With celebrities in full attendance masquerading the red carpet and runway, an affair of wedding wears for Pakistan, Day – 2 was with the detailing of motifs on the catwalk.

Show one of the second day of PHBCW started with the heavily crafted bridal/formal collection of Amina Yasmeen by Mansoor Akram, followed by Aneesa Kiani’s Raa-e-Ishq: 3 Stages of Love, in a special segment Strong is Beautiful. Her collection was inspired by The Kiani Crown which was the traditional coronation crown embellished with Iranian crown jewels. Retail brand Edenrobe presented their collection True Inspiration on the runway which was followed by Crystalline by Aisha Farid. Show one of PHBCW concluded with Erum Khan’s Sahiba Bridal Collection Winter’17, representing the aura of a woman who is an amalgam of delicacy and flattering strength. Show 2 of PHBCW day 2 started with Chinyere’s Thumri, which was followed by Demesne Couture’s Escape de Vivre 2017. Retail brand Royal Tag was next to present their collection Modern Man on the Catwalk. Day 2 of the three-day bridal extravaganza concluded with Lajwanti’s Sultana, a collection inspired by the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire.

Day 2 of PHBCW also had a star-studded line-up; the gorgeous Uzma Khan and singing sensation Asim Azhar opened the show for Amina Yasmeen by Mansoor Akram, while the talented Ahsan Khan who is set to woo everyone with his incredible performance in the upcoming comedy thriller Chupan Chupai, walked the ramp for Edenrobe. The rising stars Iqra Aziz, Yumna Zaidi, Zara Noor Abbas, Asad Siddiqui, Sami Khan and Affan Waheed show-stopped for Aisha Farid. The charming Minal Khan show-stopped for Erum Khan, whereas the stunning Aiman Khan added allure to Chinyere’s collection. Nimra Khan graced the runway for Demesne and the couture king HSY show-stopped for Royal Tag. Last but not least, the gorgeous and uber talented Mawra Hocane concluded the day for Lajwanti.

 Pantene HUM Bridal Couture Week 2017 is choreographed by Vaneeza Ahmed Ali, with backstage management by Muneera & Aamir of Production 021. Make up and styling is by N-Pro and N-Gents. All public relations operations and media liaison is carried out by the in-house PR team of HUM Network Limited along with show production and execution by the special projects and events team at HUM Network Limited. Jewellery partner for PHBCW is Hamna Aamir.

Winter Vacations Announced for Schools by Sindh Government

The winter season is upon us, with temperatures falling and a chill in the air, people are preparing for the cold spell that is set to hit Karachi soon. Winter vacations are what people look forward to, while majority travel for a quick getaway, others get a chance to meet with their loved ones.

The Sindh Government has announced the official winter vacation dates from the 22nd of December to 31st of December 2017 have been listed in the province. All government institutes, schools, colleges, and universities would be closed down as per the dates.

The Official Notice by the Government of Sindh

Even though it was decided previously that winter vacations would be shifted from December to January due to the changing weather over the years, it has not been so this year either. This time around however, various Private schools in Karachi have announced winter holidays from the 22nd of December to the 4th of January 2018.

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Muniba Mazari’s Controversial Video Ignites Backlash on Social Media

Muniba Mazari is a name synonymous with hope, she is a public speaker and works for human rights and women rights in the country. She’s loved by all and is often found giving motivation to others in need.

In a Ted Talk that went viral, Mazari recalled the accident she was injured in that led to her disability. She mentioned her ex-husband had managed to get out of the car at the last minute and received minute injuries.

However, Muniba’s Ex-Husband Recently Sued Her For Defamation.

Khurram Shahzad has retired from the Pakistan Air Force where he worked as a fighter pilot. He has now filed a case against Muniba for defaming and blaming him.

A Twist in the Story

There has now been a development in the case after a video has been circulating over social media that shows Muniba Mazhari speaking on a PTV talk show in the year 2011 about her husband and life after the accident.

Surprisingly, this video has Muniba on record praising her husband for his endless support throughout the horrible ordeal she had to face. She speaks highly of him and also mentions how he has always put her first.

The few lines spoken by Muniba herself are highly contradicting her recent Ted Talk,

“It’s because of him that I’m alive.”

“He’s never had any issues with my work, and always encourages me in whatever I want to do.”

Watch Muniba Mazari Talking about the accident on PTV here!

Watch the complete video here! 

A social media debate has now begun where people are demanding answers from Muniba about the entire issue.

 Ali Moeen Believes Muniba has Bashed her Husband for No Reason!

However, some stood by the human rights activist! 

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Top 7 Affordable Cars Under 7 Lakhs in Pakistan

Don’t worry if you are limited to a budget, you can still make your dream come true with this guide to help you find the best cars 7 lakhs and under.

1. Suzuki Alto

Suzuki Alto has been one of the most popular tiny hatchbacks in Pakistan. With an average fuel mileage of 15-17 KM/L and features like keyless entry with power locks.

It is also equipped with air conditioner, airbags, and other safety measures, it is the most suitable car to drive on Pakistani roads.

The quality and built like Alto is hardly found in other cars of the same category and the best thing is you can find the 4th gen Alto for around and below 7 lakhs, even a Mehran can be purchased for the same price too.

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2. Suzuki Cultus

Available in 3 variants, VX, VXR, and the VXL, the Suzuki Cultus was introduced in the early 2000s as well. VXR variant gave customers air conditioning being a high-end model, VXL power steering, and central locking were then also added on to the Suzuki Cultus.

If you are looking for a Cultus around 2006-7 with under 100,000kms drive, it can be yours for 5-5.5 lakhs.

3. Daihatsu Cuore

Introduced in Pakistan during the early 2000s the Cuore successfully made a footprint for its self in the automotive sector. The front engine wheel drive hatchback was made available in 2 variants in 2012, the CL and the CX.

Equipped with a 0.8L OHC 6-valve inline-3 engine, it produces 40bhp. A 2003-04 model with roughly 100,000kms driven can be purchased around 4 lakh a lower mileage model will cost 6-7 lakhs.

4. Hyundai Santro

Dewan Farooq Group launched the Hyundai Santro within Pakistan in 2000. The front-wheel-drive hatchback saw an end in 2014. It was available in several variants including Exec, Prime, Club, Club GV, Prime GV and Exec GV. You can find a Hyundai Santro with around 80,000km for around 5-5.5 lac.

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5. Suzuki Alto

Pak Suzuki introduced the 1st gen. Suzuki Alto in the early 2000s as well. The front-wheel-drive hatchback saw an end of production in 2013, it received 2 new facelift variants with the same body, the VX and VXR. An early variant with roughly 80,000kms used can be purchased for around 4-5 lakh whereas a variant with less mileage can be purchased in between 6-7 lakh.

6. Daihatsu Mira

Mira’s popularity has increased over time due to its excellent fuel economy, size, and features. While the new models have gotten very expensive, the older models are getting considerably cheap.

You can find a 2007 model under 7 lakhs. Which is quite good value considering the fact that this car comes with abs, power steering and airbags.

7. Nissan Clipper

The Japan imported is a mini MPV, and you can get a decent unit with low mileage for around 6.5-7 lakhs. Since the regulations in Japan, every car has to be equipped with abs and airbags, giving it an advantage for the price-tag.

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Shahid Afridi & Zareen Khan’s Latest TVC Goes Viral on Social Media!

Back in October 2017, the announcement of the world’s first T10 Cricket League in Dubai’ has taken the sports world by storm.

Emirates Cricket Board member Sh aji ul Mulk and Salman Iqbal, the CEO and President of ARY Digital Network and owner of Karachi Kings, are the joint partners of the T10 league. Mr. Shaji is the chairman while Mr. Iqbal is the president of the league.

While its formation was a major revolution in the cricketing sphere, it also united many Indian and Pakistani stars. At its launch, celebrities from both the nations had a blast hanging out with each other, bridging gaps and mending ties in lieu of the occasion.

But it was the causal rendezvous between Shahid Afridi and Zareen Khan that become a talk of the town after the party!

Their pictures went viral on social media!

#ShahidAfridi with bollywood actress #zareenkhan

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And as usual, Boom Boom looked super awkward while posing with the B-town beauty!

#Bollywood bachi going #GaGa over #Afridi #ZareenKhan #ShahidAfridi #PakistaniHusn <3

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Both being Pakhtoons, had something similar to relate to!

The most surprising part was Zareen Khan’s candid confession about how much she is inspired by our Lala.

“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!

“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”

Now, the duo has featured in an ad together and unleashed their fierce side to support their T-10 cricket league ‘Pakhtoon’ 

Their crackling chemistry is apparent in the commercial and we bet Zareen would have been over the moon working with her crush!

The sight of Afridi in that leather jacket will send your hearts racing.

And Khan looks ravishing, all dolled up to race her idol in the TVC

Watch the TVC for yourself here!

Well, Afridi is super talented and it is not surprising for us to know that a Bollywood diva is all gaga about him. Honestly, who isn’t?

However, the launch of T10 will ensure that icons belonging to India and Pakistan will come together in the name of sports. And we will be hearing more such stories of admiration and peace.  Truly, cricket and art have no boundaries.

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Dubai Residency Visas for Pakistanis: Complete Guide

A vast number of Pakistanis have been working in the UAE for decades, almost a majority of these people have left behind families, including parents, their wife, and children that they sadly only meet a couple of times during the year.

The reason for leaving behind families in the home country is the expenses related to sponsoring the family to live in the UAE.

In order to sponsor your spouse to Dubai, there are a couple of requirements one must meet.

Here are some of the simple steps one can follow while applying for sponsorship:

Husband Sponsoring Wife

  1. A minimum salary of Dh 3000 – 4000 plus accommodation is required for sponsorship of the wife and children.
  2. For Muslim male residents, they are allowed to sponsor two wives if certain terms and conditions set by the GDRFA are met.

Wife Sponsoring Husband

  1. A basic salary of Dh 3000 plus accommodation or a total salary of Dh 4,000 without accommodation is required if she’s a teacher or belongs to the medical sector.
  2. If the wife is employed in another category, her monthly salary has to be more than Dh 10,000 and she would require special permission from the DNRD.

Parents Sponsoring Children under 18

  1. A mother should have a valid resident permit having a monthly salary of Dh 8,000 – 10,000 plus accommodation.
  2. Valid Ejari tenancy contract
  3. No objection certificate from the husband stating he agrees to the children staying with their mother under her sponsorship.
  4. NOC must be notarized and legalized in the home country.
  5. Single mothers may also sponsor their children, various documents would have to be attached to complete the requirements.

Sponsoring Children Over 18

  1. A resident can sponsor daughters until they are married
  2. Sons can be sponsored up to the age of 21 if studying in the UAE or abroad.
  3. The residence visa needs to be renewed on a yearly basis.

Documents You Will Require for Sponsorship

  1. Online application or through a registered typing office
  2. Passport copies of wife/husband and children
  3. Photos of wife/husband and children
  4. Medical clearance certificate for the wife/husband and children above 18
  5. Copy of the employment contract or company contract
  6. Salary certificate from the employer stating the employee’s monthly salary
  7. Legalised marriage certificate – attested by UAE authorities (for UAE marriages) or in your home country for spouse sponsorship
  8. Attested tenancy contract, Emirates ID card, and labor card
  9. Latest utility bill.

For Pakistanis, it is important to remember to get the marriage certificate attested by the relevant ministry and also stamped and attested by the UAE consulate in Pakistan. Finally, it also needs to be cross attested by the relevant ministry in the UAE.

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Biggest 3-Day iPhone X Sale is Here!

It’s once again that time of the year when you get to save your pocket from getting a whole burnt when going out to finally buy yourself an iPhone X!

Whether it be for yourself or a Christmas gift for a loved one, it’s a pricey gift and getting one for a cheap price is very tricky.

Well, not anymore!

Best Buy’s 3-Day Apple Sale event is giving all customers a chance to get the biggest discounts on the new Apple iPhone X! Considering there were no iPhone X discounts on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, this is an opportunity NOT to be missed!

Best Buy $250 Gift Card

According to the outlet, you’ll get a Best Buy gift card of up to $250 if you trade up to an iPhone X in a Best Buy store. To avail this, you will have to bring in a working iPhone and activate your new iPhone X with AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon.

 iPhone Trade-in Value Tool

You can visit the trade-in tool page and trade an iPhone 5 or newer model, depending on the condition, storage space and color, you can save even $150 on your iPhone X purchase.

While a 256GB iPhone 7 Plus with no issues has a $300 trade-in value. Strangely, that’s above the $250 that Best Buy is prepared to offer.

Other Apple Deals

Best Buy is also offering the following deals on Apple products;

  • Save up to $150 on iPad Pro 10.5”
  • Save up to $200 on Select MacBook computers
  • Save up to $200 on iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 with qualified activation
  • Save $190 on Beats Studio 2 Wireless headphones
  • Save up to $200 on iMacs
  • iPhone 6s starting at $9.99/mo. with qualified activation; Save $150

Check out all of Best Buy’s deals at this link.

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Baaghi Drama on Urdu1: Kanwal’s Sultry Grooves Take Social Media By Storm

Baaghi drama on Urdu1 has wowed us with its last episode! Saba Qamar left us all in aghast with her stunning performance.

The episode unveiled the strong-headed Kanwal standing up for her family, not only supporting her parents but also her vile bhai and bhabi though their hard times.

In the beginning of this epic episode, we saw Fauzia, making up her mind on shifting his father to a better hospital in the city for his treatment.

Despite her parents not agreeing with this decision, the social media starlet takes this step for her family. Being a daughter who left her all for her family, she also arranges the best living spot for her them.

We also witnessed Rehan playing the role of a sincere and loyal friend of Kanwal.

He didn’t give a second thought when Kanwal asked him for Rs. 2 Lacs. Although Rehan has been constantly telling the diva to not spend all the money on her family, and keep some money for her own self when asked where Kanwal keeps herself in her life, her heart-touching dialogue stole the show in this scene:

“Main kahan hoon meray dost? Main to kahin bhi nahi hoon.”

We also saw Kanwal going beyond her limits for the sake of her family when she agrees to do modeling for a video song.

Kanwal’s sexy grooves took the media by storm!

When Shehryar saw the video, he felt really bad for his dear one and decided to call her right away. Upon being asked why Kanwal do this, and that she should stop doing all this, the media sensation replies “biwi thori nahi hoon ap ki. Ap ko kyon bura lag raha hay?”

“Main tumharay page pay Kanwal Baloch nahi, Fauzia Batool ko dekhna chahta hoon”.

OKB’s brilliant performance in this episode is also worth mentioning. His dialogue delivery and his outstanding acting made us all go gaga over the handsome hunk.

Shehryar then takes Kanwal out for dinner, where they both poured out their hearts to each other. The successful businessman listening to Kanwal’s problems said that she should have asked him for financial help if she needed money rather than doing such a dance.

The instant reply by the stunning actress was:

“Bheek maangnay say to behtar hay na haath paun hilana”.

At the end of this episode, we saw Fauzia’s bhai and bhabi coming to meet Fauzia. They were seen buttering up the soft-hearted lady, as their sole intention was to borrow some money from her.

Watch The Full Episode Here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKvca72GEXw

The girl who left everything and everyone for her family and for her son, today, stands alone yet strong. The jaw-dropping acting of Saba and the way she takes turns in her expressions adds zeal to the tale, leaving us wanting more in the drama. We wonder what is next to come in the story.

Tecno Grabs a Huge Portion of Smartphone Sales in Pakistan

As the technology is reshaping the world, it has created a huge impact on the user-friendly devices. By the advent of handheld devices, tables have turned in their favor. Smartphone sales have, to a surprise surpassed the sales of portable and tablet devices.

It has been reported by IDC Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker that phone companies shipped a total of 344.3 million smartphones in the first quarter of 2017. It comes as a surprise though that the total market share of old companies is being challenged by rather new companies who have amazingly succeeded in capturing the attention of consumers spread across the globe.

Tecno Mobiles, a success story from amongst these brands is making headlines and for the right reason. Founded in 2006, it has already started to affect the global share of the mobile phone companies. In 2011 Tenco achieved a benchmark by introducing the first dual-sim mobile in Africa. It was not much later that in 2012 Tecno launched its first smartphone in the market.

In 2015 it became the number-one brand in African market with a total share of 23.4%, a place that Tecno still retains. Tecno Mobiles has since then spread its wings from African markets to the other regions of the world and now has its footprints and presence in over 40 countries.

In April this year, Tecno took to the Pakistani markets by introducing a wide range of smartphones specifically designed to fulfill the needs and choices of the youth. Peculiar and innovative features like high-end selfie cameras integrated with the latest technology in these smartphones have gained a new high record of appreciation from the youth that constitutes around 60% of the Pakistani population. Such a penetration within a short span of time has not match in the recent history of the mobile market. It is no wonder why the competitors have started to feel shaken by this unprecedented growth of Tecno. Since then Tecno, which started in 3 metropolitans, has spread across 25 cities in Pakistan within a short period of time.

As the numbers fill colors in the story of mobile sales, it is worth mentioning that the sales of Tecno Mobiles have surpassed over 120 million units till now.

With a vision of “Think Globally Act Locally,” Tenco has been reshaping the multi-sensory experiences through the introduction of innovative technologies in high-end devices.
User-friendly, a single word that describes the effort of R&D team of Tecno behind every device being produced has played a major role in securing the attention of the customers.

Tecno understanding the importance of vivid visual and sound effects in a smartphone has introduced high-end cameras for brighter selfies and other amazing features that other companies have failed to impart in their devices. It is no wonder why Tenco is becoming a global threat to those companies who have till now relied upon the success of their old benchmark phones to achieve more sales. Tenco, introducing innovation in every smartphone is all set to become a huge competitor in the global mobile market.

Huge Quantity of Dead Animal Meat Discovered in Lahore

You can never be sure what you are eating in Lahore. Every now and then, there is a crackdown going on against restaurants, leading to shocking discoveries regarding expired, substandard and even ‘haram’ food being traded in the city.

For those who have forgotten, two years back, donkey meat was discovered being reportedly sold in Punjab’s capital!

Punjab Food Authority (PFA) even seized a large amount of suspected pig meat during a raid in the name of beef and mutton.

And now, a huge quantity of dead cattle meat was uncovered in Lahore and was apparently being supplied to various butcher shops in town.

As many as  10,000 kilograms of meat of dead animals were found during an action taken in Shera Kot Bakar Mandi area of the city.

It was discovered that that dead, sick animals were slaughtered and their harmful meat was later supplied in Lahore.

Lahoris should take note of the adulterated, substandard carcass meat avidly being sold in the metropolis and be cautious from where they are buying their meat for cooking.

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Pakistan to Send Astronauts into Space Soon!

Pakistan will soon be sending its own astronauts into space by 2020 in a collaboration with China.

This news was announced by Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman. This news was announced at the AirTech’17 conference which was organized by Air University in Islamabad on Thursday.

Air Tech is the biggest technical and scientific Olympiad of Pakistan, the conference is being held from 7th- 10 December at Air University-Main Campus.

Cheif Marshal Aman also added that the Chinese are working on a next-generation aircraft along with Pakistan an are providing technical support throughout the entire program.

While emphasizing the importance of national defense, Aman further said that yearly Pakistan produces 16 to 20 JF-17 aircraft that in comparison to F-16 planes are better in performance.

He concluded saying, “No doubt, Pakistani students are talented, intelligent and hard-working but to achieve success in life goals, unconditional faith, firm commitment and tireless struggle are essential.”

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