Al-Futtaim to Confirm New Renault Dealers for Pakistan

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Dec 4, 2017

Rock Band Aaroh has announced their comeback with a brand new video.

The song titled Mein Nahin Maanta (DASTOOR) is a rock rendition of the revolutionary poet Habib Jalib’s iconic “Dastoor”.

Full of grit, the melody is accompanied by a video that includes a hard-hitting performance and a profound underlying message of social and political wrongs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0QPm8mpv-g&feature=youtu.be

With Farooq Ahmed on vocals, Khalid on bass, Jason on drums, the band has made their comeback with Asad ul Hafeez on Guitars.

According to members of the band, “We had been toying with the idea for some time and when Pepsi put up the second edition of the Battle of the Bands earlier this year, things started to fall into place. The feedback from our fans was phenomenal with requests for our return pouring in. Once we sat down and jammed together, there was no looking back. The toughest decision was to find someone who could live up to the bar set by our dearest and truly missed brother Haider Hashmi. As a music veteran in his own right, we are confident of our choice.”

Known for hardcore rock hits like Raag Neela and Pyaar Ka Jaal to ballads such as Na Kaho and Ik Chah, Aaroh has returned to the stage with music that’s bigger, better and bolder while still holding clear traces of its signature sound.

Bitcoin Bubble Buster Can Predict the End of Bitcoin!

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Dec 4, 2017

With an uncertainty that comes with Bitcoin, many have their own opinions about the future of the cryptocurrency.

While on one hand where investors say the currency will outgrow itself and reach double its value by end of 2018, some predict its end.

Bitcoin being a cryptocurrency has a volatile behavior which is not constant. It is either going up at a rapid speed or comes across several mini-crashes without warning.

To predict the future of Bitcoin, a startup called Bitcoin Bubble Buster will supposedly tell you when the currency will meet its end using an artificially intelligent algorithm.

Not only crashes but it also tells you which will be the expected increase or decrease in value of Bitcoin inexact numbers.

Given that the prediction is based on an AI algorithm, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that it will be 100% accurate, however, to a certain extent, it might be able to provide some insight into the future of the currency. The system will evolve and improve by using the historical data to predict better and more accurate outcomes.

This might come in handy for those who are considering investing in the currency and for those who already have, or are planning to invest in another currency, this might be something phenomenal.

ATM Cyber Attacks Take Karachi by Storm

PIA Offers Hefty Discounts For Students, Senior Citizens and Disabled Citizens

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Dec 4, 2017

Pakistan International Airline (PIA), the national carrier has recently incurred a financial loss. However, the aviation service has recently rolled out a spree of discounts to regain its lost customers.

As winter approaches, people are busy planning for their winter vacations and new-year getaways. There’s nothing better than booking the holiday on various offers and discounts and get the best bargain.

Hence, PIA is all set to cash the massive opportunity by offering a plethora of hefty discounts for students and senior citizens.

What is more, the national airline is trying to strengthen its brand image by even rolling out special offers for disabled citizens of Pakistan.

Now that’s what you call a great comeback strategy!

Discounts for Students

Start planning your next getaway now!! Avail our super dooper student discounts now!! #PIA #PakistanIntlAirlines pic.twitter.com/5m4s5ZO4sw

— PIA (@Official_PIA) November 29, 2017

EX-Beijing .Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur to Pakistan

10% Student Discount on available RBD in Economy cabin only.

Discount will only be available through PK counter.

For student discount, Student must present educational institution ID card or proof of admission (in case of fresh admission only).

Student Discount (For Bombay / Delhi/ Dhaka / Kabul to Pakistan)

10% Student Discount on available RBD in Economy cabin only.

Discount will only be available through PK counter.

For student discount, Student must present educational institution ID card or proof of admission (in case of fresh admission only).

Discounts for Senior Citizens

Senior Citizen Discount (For Bombay / Delhi/ Dhaka / Kabul to Pakistan)

10% Senior Citizen (65 Years and above) on available RBD (Business & Economy)

This discount will be available through PIA offices and Agents.

Proof of age (65 Years and above) will be required.

Senior Citizen Discount (EX-Beijing .Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur To Pakistan)

10% Senior Citizen (65 Years and above) on available RBD (Business & Economy)

This discount will be available through PIA offices and Agents.

Proof of age (65 Years and above) will be required.

Discounts for Disabled Citizens

- Disable/Handicapped Discount (For Bombay / Delhi/ Dhaka / Kabul to Pakistan)

40% for Disable person and 20% discount for his/her attendant on available RBD. (copy of disabled special CNIC must be provided

Disable/Handicapped Discount (EX-Beijing .Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur to Pakistan)

40% for Disable person and 20% discount for his/her attendant on available RBD. (copy of disable special CNIC must be provided

Pakistan to get its First Lamborghini Aventador S!

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Dec 4, 2017

Pakistanis have always been expressive when it comes to their love towards automobiles. From Audi to Porche, Mercedes-Benz to BMW, car fanatics love collecting and adding new vehicles to their fleet.

Not too long ago, we heard the news of Pakistan’s first ever Mercedes G63 AMG 6×6 Brabus 700, and now, the 2017 Lamborghini Aventador S is on its way.

Lamborghini Aventador S ready to roll out!! Mashaa Allah. @lamborghini @adeelmirza2 @studymates2004 @muhammadiqbal993 @zube.k @carsofpakistan_

A post shared by Kunwar Moeez Khan (@kunwarmoeez) on Nov 7, 2017 at 1:30am PST

Most Expensive Car Arrives in Pakistan! [View Pictures]

Lamborghini Aventador S Specs & Features

Engine

TYPE

V12, 60°, MPI (Multi Point Injection)
DISPLACEMENT

6.498 cm³ (396.5 cu in)
BORE X STROKE

95 mm x 76,4 mm (3.74 x 3.01 in)
COMPRESSION RATIO

11,8:1
MAX. POWER

740 CV (544 kW) @ 8.400 rpm
MAX. TORQUE

690 Nm (507 lb.-ft.) @ 5.500 rpm
WEIGHT-TO-POWER RATIO

2,13 kg/CV (4.69 lb/CV)
LUBRICATION

Dry sump
EMISSION CONTROL

Euro 6 – LEV 2

Transmission

TRANSMISSION TYPE

Electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system (Haldex gen. IV) with rear mechanical self-locking differential
GEARBOX

ISR (Independent Shifting Rods) gearbox with 7 speeds

Body & Chassis

CHASSIS

Monocoque in carbon fiber
BODY

Engine bonnet, rear air inlets, and spoiler in carbon fiber; other panels in aluminum and synthetic material
EXTERNAL MIRRORS

Electrically operated, heated and foldable
AERODYNAMICS

Rear electronically operated spoiler with 3 positions; completely paneled underbody

We wonder which cars and models are coming in next!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Fake Sexist Statement of Amir Khan Going Viral on Social Media!

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Dec 4, 2017

The British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan is quite in the limelight these days, courtesy his much-hyped appearance on the reality show ‘I’m A Celebrity’.

Over the past few months, his controversial clash with his wife Faryal Makhdoom drove everybody crazy. Apparently, the duo loves to wash their dirty linen in public and make their private lives a case of ‘Keeping Up with the Khan-dashians”.

So yet again, Amir has landed himself in a scandal and is being thrashed by haters for some pretty chauvinist statements.

But it seems like readers on the web have become a victim of BIG confusion as the statements have NOT been said by Amir Khan.

While we can expect Amir Khan to release such a bizarre statement, this time its really not his fault!

Apparently, BBC tweeted Asian Network tweeted a recording of various callers reacting to Amir Khan claiming that he doesn’t cook at home. Some really negative remarks about ‘women belonging to the kitchen’ were exchanged by the callers.

But now everybody is believing that Khan uttered all those sexist comments!

Amir Khan admitted in the I'm a Celebrity jungle that he never really cooks at home because he has his sisters, wife and mum to do it. Our callers share their reactions to this pic.twitter.com/WK2cXiKB5B

— BBC Asian Network (@bbcasiannetwork) December 1, 2017

Here’s how the conversation went between the anonymous callers!

Caller 2: I would never cook. In my culture, women, that’s their job to do the cooking. They’re best at cooking. It’s a man’s job to actually do other jobs like the hard work, the hard labor jobs around the house.”

Caller 1: Doing housework is harder. I would not get as tired of my job as I do when I work at home. Until you don’t do it for yourself, you won’t realize how hard that is.”

Caller 2: I’ve got a dishwasher, washing machine, I’ve never actually known how to use these things. I would never touch those machineries, ever. You would turn into a woman. I’m a man. If I started dishwashing —”

Caller 3: If you use the machine, you would turn into a woman?

Caller 2: Yeah.

Some people were smart enough to point it all out!

That fake article about Amir Khan is getting everyone rattled (me too at one point) he should sue them.

— Abdullah Afzal (@Abdullah_Azfal) December 4, 2017

Whatever the media is claiming is totally wrong!

People have been sharing this article about Amir Khan allegedly making a sexist comment. What they don't realize is that it was a caller on the BBC Radio show.

— ST (@shobz) December 4, 2017

Even the ‘Goras’ are standing up for Amir!

Others are bashing BBC for creating all the furor with the audio clip.

Well, we know social media has enough reasons to take a dig at Amir Khan! However, this time this Amir’s negative publicity is simultaneously pointing fingers to the mindset of desi men, especially those from Pakistan. And that’s really not COOL!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

Hamza Ali Abbasi Supports Karan Johar’s Stance on Item Numbers

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Dec 4, 2017

What makes Hamza Ali Abbasi tick the most? The answer is most definitely ‘item numbers’. He is like a firecracker, which explodes whenever any soul supports the addition of a raunchy dance number is movies.

Controversy follows him everywhere he goes & every word he says becomes an issue! Countless times, Abbasi has vociferously kickstarted a debate that such songs are akin to Punjabi ‘mujras’ that objectify women and should be banned once and for all.

It all started three years ago when he took a dig at Mehwish Hayat’s item dance on ‘Billi’ in Na Maloom Afraad

Since then, he continues to bash all the starlets that bared it all for such songs!

Few months again, Abbasi returned again to attack Sadaf Kanwal for belly-dancing to Kaif O Suroor in Na Maloom Afraad 2

pic.twitter.com/huhyAqvkgA

— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) July 23, 2017

And every time he says a word against item numbers, Pakistanis leave no stone unturned to troll him into oblivion.

what about ur role in jawani phir ni ani dosrey ko criticize krne se pehle banda apne apko dekh le ya sahi karey shame

— Hebasiddqui🇵🇰🇵🇰 (@Hebasiddqui1) July 23, 2017

Well, they always do have a point!

Tu bhi tou Swimming pool mein se nikla tha goggles pehen k..

— Aadil (@aadilalee) July 23, 2017

Now recently, Karan Johar gave a shocking statement against item numbers. After all these years, he realized that it is NOT okay to normalize women objectification. Also, he apologized for Chikni Chameli and countless other melodies with sexually explicit content.

His apology gave Hamza Ali Abbasi yet another chance raise yet another furor. Very touchee’ we must admit!

When i spoke against ITEM NUMBERS our desi MODERNATIES lashed at me calling me a wannabe Mullah… Now i hope atleast this guys views will help explaining why its not ok to use a woman's sexual appeal to sell films. Hope we can focus on art & reject shameful trends like item nos pic.twitter.com/KrLtrgJoXV

— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) December 3, 2017

So he has caused yet another social media stir & now people are now once taking his side!

What do you guys think about this? Let us know in the comments below.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

ATM Cyber Attacks Take Karachi by Storm

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Dec 4, 2017

Over the last couple of days, we have witnessed an increase in the number of ATM scams. These scams are done by hackers using sneaky tricks and the misuse of technology to steal an individual’s information so that their account can be accessed.

Several videos and stories have also surfaced. The videos show concerned citizens showing the viewers how hackers smartly place magnetic strips in fake parts which can easily be fixed on to ATM machines.

The magnetic strip copies the digits and information stored on a card while a hidden camera is placed over the pin-pad.

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Asides the images and videos of fake parts being found in ATMs, many individuals are complaining that money is being stolen from them and that their bank cards were somehow blocked after the incidents. After contacting the bank, they were told that this activity was done by hackers, investigations are currently going on, and will come to a conclusion in 15-days.

The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) cybercrime division is currently looking into the matter of the hacked bank accounts. As of now, according to the investigation, users who have been complaining of stolen money have accounts belonging to Habib Bank Limited.

Not just that, but HBL informed that around 600 customers across Pakistan have lost an amount approximately nearing to Rs. 10 million in the cyber attack. An FIA official added that a large number of cases surfaced from an ATM located in Khayban-e-Ittehad.

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Other ATMs which were compromised by hackers belong to public places, including Dolmen Mall- Karachi and other locations in Islamabad. Banks have blocked the cards of those individuals whose account have been to be tampered with as a precaution.

Naved Asghar—Chief Marketing Officer-HBL has said that the bank will compensate the individuals who have become victims of the attack. He also added that the ATMs will be checked for bugs and will be re-checked and that new cards will be provided to the victims.

This scam was previously highlighted, however, it was not as big as this wave of attacks.

How To Keep Your Details Safe

Before inserting your card, do a quick inspection of the ATM. Try to look inside and around the insert slot, see if you can detect any loose parts which might indicate tampering. If not, another precautionary step which can be taken is to place an object over your hand while inserting your PIN so that the numbers are invisible.

Reporting The Crime

Be sure to report the crime if there is something unusual about the ATM or your account.

Secret Devices in Pakistani ATMs Are Hacking Data

Fresh Spell of Cold to Hit Karachi This Week

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Dec 4, 2017

Winter in Pakistan is in full spring and Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country.

Chances are Karachi will soon be hit with a harsh round of a cold season, beginning December 4.

A report by the Express Tribune reveals, that a bout of cold winds will strike the metropolis as the wind’s direction is shifting from north to south.

It will lower down the mercury level and chilly conditions will take over the city.

Pakistan Meteorological Department Regional Director Shahid Abbas told Express-News:

“After December 4, winds are likely to intensify and return, moving in the north-west direction”

According to Abbas, the winter spell will last for between four and five days.

Karachi weather forecast in the next 24 hours

According to Geo News, PMD officials have stated that the minimum temperature is expected to range between 12 degrees Centigrade and 14 degrees Centigrade in the next 24 hours.

Deadly cyclone Occhki’s effects to effect Karachi

Cyclone Ockhi is expected to enter the Arabian Sea from the southeast from December 4, showing its impact Thatta, Badin, and Karachi in the form of clouds said PMD.

‘Ockhi’ is the deadly cyclone that has hit Sri Lanka and Indian coasts, claiming over a dozen lives.

As the cold weather is predicted to take over the city, MET department has advised the citizens to gear up for the winter winds and chilly conditions.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates

PAS Elects its New Executive Council & Office Bearers

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Dec 1, 2017

Pakistan Advertisers Society (PAS) held its 20th Annual General Body Meeting on Friday,
November 24, 2017 in Karachi.

The AGM was attended by all the major advertisers of Pakistan. Some of the important
industry issues were discussed and the agenda for 2018 was proposed to the members.
The AGM also marked the end of two year tenure of the current Council and the Office
Bearers. The elections for the new council for the term 2018-19 were also part of the
proceedings.

The newly elected Council comprises of 14 members.

Mr. Saqib Zia, Director Marketing, Procter & Gamble Pakistan was elected as the Chairman
of the Society.

Mr. Asif Aziz, Chief Commercial Officer, JAZZ and Ms. Fariyha Subhani, Foods Director UPL,
CEO & MD-UPEL, Unilever Pakistan, were elected as Vice Chairmen and Mr. Abbas Arsalan,

Director Marketing, PAR, The Coca-Cola Company as General Secretary respectively.

Other representative members on the Executive Council include Dr. Zeelaf Munir-English
Biscuit Manufactures, Fahad Ashraf-Reckitt Benckiser, Haseeb Ur Rahman-Engro Foods,
Hassaan Serwani-PEL, Khawaja Zulfiqar Ansari-Tapal Tea, Nauman Khan-Asian Consumer
Care (Dabur), M. Usama Qureshi-Hamdard Laboratories, Saad Nissar- TPL Insurance, Samra

Maqbool-Nestle Pakistan and Syed Usman Qaiser-Jubilee Life Insurance.

The AGM was followed by Chairman’s Dinner that was hosted by Mr. Aly Mustansir the outgoing Chairman of the Society. It was attended by all the members of the Society, media, agency and other stakeholders from the industry

This Weekend Get Ready to Meet the Legends!

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Dec 1, 2017

Calling all photography enthusiasts and media science students! Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the most prominent legends in Pakistan’s photography circuit are coming together for the biggest meet and greet of the year.

Not only will you get an opportunity to interact and learn from them, these icons will guide you to make a career out of your passion and help you strive to reach for the stars through Canon’s Meet the Legends.

Unveiling the Photography Maestros

Here’s the list of the country’s top-notch photography legends who you can meet!

Mirza Kursheed Masood

Renowned photographer Mirza Kursheed Masood who is also a Lux Style Awards Winner for Lifetime Achievement Award in Fashion has vowed to continue to groundbreaking work in photography wants to pass on the techniques he has mastered to the next generation.

Saleem Qazi

Learning product photography from Saleem Qazi is all the more fun and easy! At the age of 9, he fell in love with photography, graduated from the Newyork Institute of Photography, and is now ready to teach the young enthusiasts!

Nadeem A. Khan

Nadeem A. Khan who has invested over 30 years to his passion. He began his professional photography career in fashion and advertising and soon diversified to include food and commercial photography to his name as well.

Zahid Gori

From Lays to Knockout, to Meiji and more, Zahid Gori is a name associated with many brands all across Pakistan. The photographer will be present at Canon Meet The Legends to teach his techniques!

Abid Saleem

Abid Saleem is one of Pakistan’s best fashion photographers! His unbelievable and exceptional art of photography is highly appreciated. He is also a 3-time nominee at Lux Style Awards for Best Photographer.

Farah Mahbub

Farah Mahbub aka Farah Jee is a Pakistani fine art photographer and a photography professor teaching at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Karachi, Pakistan. Mahbub was awarded the second prize in the fine art category at Px3.

Khalid Saeed

From wedding photography to sports, Khali Saeed has done it all. He started his career back in 1996 and has created a name as one of the photography legends in Pakistan!

Yasir Nisar

Yasir Nasir has a passion to travel and catches the most captivating views, that not only please the eyes but also tug a few heartstrings.

Tariq AK

You will also get a chance to meet and learn from Tariq AK, a young soul with an innovative mind who has made a strong foothold for himself in wedding photography.

Sir Rehmat Ullah Khan

Sir Rehmat Ullah Khan is also a part of Canon’s Meet the Legends campaign and is a part of the panel as a moderator.

Free Services from Canon!

It’s not just the legends that you will get the opportunity to meet. You also get entitled to free services by Canon, which include camera check-up and servicing, CMOS servicing, and cleaning for DSLRs!

Venue & Timing

The Meet the Legends event is to take place on December 3rd, from 10am-6pm at Avari Towers, Karachi.

The event is FREE of cost and anyone can walk right in to avail this exciting opportunity! Punctuality is a must.

Schedule

The schedule is as follows:

10am-11 am: Introduction
11am-12pm: Travel and Nature Photography
1pm-2pm: Wedding, Events & Product Photography
2pm-3pm: Break
3:30-4:30: Fashion, Art & Abstract Photography
5:30pm-6:30pm: Commercial & Advertising Photography
6:30pm onwards: Thank you Ceremony

Individuals can avail the opportunity of personal counseling between 10am-6pm.

See you there!

Here’s Why Huawei Mate 10 Lite is the Ultimate Selfie Superstar!

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Dec 1, 2017

Pictures are memories we forever carry with ourselves. Whether it be some fun with friends or eye-teary moments with families, everything can be captured by a single touch.

Nowadays, the young era is all about taking the best selfies! However, at times when the result is not up to mark, a sigh of disappointment fills the air.

We wanted to see how true was Huawei’s claim that their Mate 10 Lite is the ultimate ‘Selfie Superstar’ as it is equipped with not one or two but four cameras!

Before we get down to the cameras, here everything you need to know about the Mate 10 Lite.

Unboxing the Huawei Mate 10 Lite

Before we can go into details about the handset, it is important to get a close look at it. We did the unboxing of the Smartphone to give you a better idea of what’s inside the box. Take a look!

Specifications & Features

Build	OS	Android v7.1.1 Nougat
	UI	EMUI 5.1
	Dimensions	156.1 x 75 x 7.5 mm
	Weight	164 g
	SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
	Colors	Black, Gold & Blue
Frequency	2G Band	SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 SIM2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G Band	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
	4G Band	LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Processor	CPU	Octa-core (4 x 2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4 x 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
	Chipset	HiSilicon Kirin 659
	GPU	Mali-T830 MP2
Display	Technology	IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
	Size	5.9 Inches
	Resolution	1080 x 2160 Pixels (~409 PPI)
Memory	Built-in	64GB Built-in, 4GB RAM
Memory	Card	microSD Card, (supports upto 256GB)
Camera	Main	Dual 16 MP + 2 MP, autofocus, LED flash
	Features	f/2.0, phase detection, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR, Video
	Front	Dual 13 MP + 2 MP, f/2.0
Connectivity	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, WiFi Direct, hotspot
	Bluetooth	v4.2 with A2DP, LE
	GPS	Yes + A-GPS support & Glonass, BDS
	Radio	FM Radio
	USB	microUSBV2.0
	NFC	Yes
	Infrared	Yes
	Data	GPRS, Edge, 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), 4G (LTE-A (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps)
Features	Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity, Barometer, FingerPrint
	Audio	3.5mm Audio Jack, DivX/XviD/MP4/H.265/WMV player , MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV/Flac player, Speaker Phone
	Browser	HTML5
	Messaging	SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
	Games	Built-in + Downloadable
	Torch	Yes
	Extra	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, Document editor, Photo/video editor
Battery	Capacity	(Li-Po Non removable), 3340 mAh
Price	Price in Rs: 29,999 Price in USD: $288

Dual Front & Back Cameras

Huawei Mate 10 Lite also known as Honor 9i, has 4 cameras in total. Two of the cameras are on the back and two cameras on the front. Two of the cameras take the photographs while the other two are depth sensors for the background blur effect.

The Mate 10 Lite is the world’s first Smartphone with a 5.9-in display being equipped with four cameras. Its cutting-edge technology captures beautiful bokeh effect results in radiant portraits for a natural look. The individual simply has to tap anywhere on the screen to adjust the focus of the camera and the background is blurred automatically.

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Price

The Huawei Mate 10 Lite is priced at Rs 29,999 and is available in Pakistan.

Alibaba Backed Meizu all Set to Enter Pakistani Smartphone Market

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Nov 30, 2017

Today as we know it, is an evolution of yesterday. What is trending today most likely will become obsolete tomorrow. This is especially true in the technology and communications sector.

Which is exactly the reason why the mobile segment, in recent years, has become exciting for people. Smartphones have become an integral part of everyday lifestyles, replacing our watches, diaries, video game consoles, landline handsets, and cameras. The mobile companies have evolved tremendously over the years, and faced cut-throat competition amongst themselves, hence creating the necessity of constant innovation. Mobile phone companies bring new innovations with time while the consumers welcome the innovations and adapt to them swiftly.

Meizu backed by Alibaba, is a Chinese marvel which officially began its smartphone manufacturing in 2007 after realizing the need and appreciation of the mobile phone industry. In the recent two years, Meizu kept growing rapidly resulting in a sales revenue of 3 billion in 2016.

After success around the globe, Meizu has, just recently, spread its wings much further by investing in the Pakistani market and aiming to get bigger with the backing of its energetic and dedicated team.The founder of Meizu J.Wong, with his creative concepts, began initially with MP3 players till the product became successful in their own category. This led to the launch of smartphones from their model M8 which served as the first touchscreen phone in China of its time. M9 followed with retina display, MX with dual-core MX2 & MX3 with thin bezel boundary and MX4 Pro with front fingerprint identification.

These successful inventions caught the attention of Alibaba who invested an estimated $590 million in Meizu to acquire an undisclosed stake in the organization. After witnessing the success of Meizu, Alibaba developed a keen interest in the organization and began investing heavily in Meizu’s growth. This business deal between the two organizations will serve great purpose of both of them. With Alibaba providing resources and essential support in E-commerce, internet, mobile internet services, data analysis and other aspects while Meizu will extend Ali Baba’s mobile internet advantages in the promotion of its smartphones.

Meizu in its products pays great attention to Design, Manufacturing, innovation, and foremostly; Quality. Meizu is entering Pakistan with M6, M6 note, Pro 7 and Pro 7 plus with dual LCD.

Meizu M6

Body	Dimensions	148.2 x 72.8 x 8.3 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.33 in)
	Weight	143 g (5.04 oz)
	SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display	Type	IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~69.1% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
	Multitouch	Yes, up to 5 fingers
		Flyme UI 6.0

Platform	OS	Android 7.0 (Nougat)
	Chipset	Mediatek MT6750
	CPU	Octa-core 1.5 GHz
Memory	Card slot	microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
	Internal	32 GB, 3 GB RAM or 16 GB, 2 GB RAM

Camera	Primary	13 MP, f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash
	Features	Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection
	Video	1080p@30fps
	Secondary	8 MP, f/2.0
Sound	Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

Comms	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
	Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, LE
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
	Radio	No
	USB	microUSB 2.0

Features	Sensors	Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
	Browser	HTML5
	Java	No
		– Fast battery charging
		– MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
		– MP4/H.264 player
		– Document editor
		– Photo/video editor

Battery		Non-removable Li-Ion 3070 mAh battery

Meizu M6 Note

Body	Dimensions	154.6 x 75.2 x 8.4 mm (6.09 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
	Weight	173 g (6.10 oz)
	SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display	Type	IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	5.5 inches, 82.6 cm2 (~71.0% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
	Multitouch	Yes
		– Flyme 6.0

Platform	OS	Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
	Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625
	CPU	Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
	GPU	Adreno 506
Memory	Card slot	microSD, up to 256 GB
	Internal	16/64 GB, 4 GB RAM or 32 GB, 3 GB RAM

Camera	Primary	Dual: 12 MP (f/1.9, 1/2.6″, 1.4 µm, Dual Pixel PDAF) + 5 MP (f/2.0, AF), phase detection autofocus, quad-LED dual-tone flash
	Features	Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
	Video	1080p@30fps
	Secondary	16 MP, f/2.0, 1080p
Sound	Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes

Comms	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
	Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
	Radio	No
	USB	microUSB 2.0

Features	Sensors	Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
	Browser	HTML5
	Java	No
		– Fast battery charging (mCharge)
		– MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
		– MP4/H.264 player
		– Document editor
		– Photo/video editor

Battery		Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery

Meizu Pro 7

Body	Dimensions	147.6 x 70.7 x 7.3 mm (5.81 x 2.78 x 0.29 in)
	Weight	163 g (5.75 oz)
	SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display	Type	Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	5.2 inches, 74.9 cm2 (~71.8% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)
	Multitouch	Yes
		– Secondary 2″ AMOLED display, 240 x 536 pixels
		– Flyme 6

Platform	OS	Android 7.0 (Nougat)
	Chipset	Mediatek MT6757T Helio P25 – standard edition
		Mediatek MT6799 Helio X30 – high edition
	CPU	Octa-core (4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A35)
		Deca-core (2×2.6 GHz Cortex-A73, 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A35, 4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
	GPU	Mali-T880MP2
		PowerVR 7XTP
Memory	Card slot	No
	Internal	64/128 GB, 4 GB RAM

Camera	Primary	Dual: 12 MP (f/2.0, 1/2.9″, 1.25 µm), phase detection autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash
	Features	Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
	Video	2160p@30fps
	Secondary	16 MP, f/2.0
Sound	Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes
		– 32-bit/192kHz audio
		– Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n or a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
	Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
	NFC	Yes
	Radio	No
	USB	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Features	Sensors	Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
	Browser	HTML5
	Java	No
		– Fast battery charging (mCharge 3.0)
		– MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
		– MP4/H.265 player
		– Document editor
		– Photo/video editor

Meizu Pro 7 Plus

Body	Dimensions	157.3 x 77.2 x 7.3 mm (6.19 x 3.04 x 0.29 in)
	Weight	170 g (6.00 oz)
	SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display	Type	Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
	Size	5.7 inches, 88.5 cm2 (~72.9% screen-to-body ratio)
	Resolution	1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
	Multitouch	Yes
		– Secondary 2″ AMOLED display, 240 x 536 pixels
		– Flyme 6

Platform	OS	Android 7.0 (Nougat)
	Chipset	Mediatek MT6799 Helio X30
	CPU	Deca-core (2×2.6 GHz Cortex-A73, 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A35, 4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
	GPU	PowerVR 7XTP
Memory	Card slot	No
	Internal	64/128 GB, 6 GB RAM

Camera	Primary	Dual: 12 MP (f/2.0, 1/2.9″, 1.25 µm), phase detection autofocus, dual-LED dual-tone flash, check quality
	Features	Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
	Video	2160p@30fps, check quality
	Secondary	16 MP, f/2.0
Sound	Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
	Loudspeaker	Yes
	3.5mm jack	Yes
		– 32-bit/192kHz audio
		– Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
	Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
	NFC	Yes
	Radio	No
	USB	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Features	Sensors	Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
	Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
	Browser	HTML5
	Java	No
		– Fast battery charging: 45% in 30 min (mCharge 4.0)
		– MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player
		– MP4/H.265 player
		– Document editor
		– Photo/video editor

Battery		Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery

Its design philosophy focuses upon on beautifully engineered body while being compact and smart to look at. From blasting to polishing techniques, the smartphones deliver an exquisite full metal body. The bespoke innovation stood out when except Apple, the only Android phone with the first front-mounted fingerprint came with Meizu’s MX4 Pro. However, this isn’t the full stop to the creativity as Meizu invested 2.5 million dollars in the mold of the Rear screen of its flagship smartphone. This idea came when it was realized that the interior space of mobile phones have become smaller making it difficult to add another. So all that can be seen on the front screen, can be easily viewed on Rear as well including notifications, selfies, wallpapers, alarm clock and so on.

For an unmatchable efficient experience, Meizu developed its own operating system in 2012. Flyme is based on Android for smoother operations, aligned user habits and offers greater security. With this, Meizu has become the official certified partner of Google. With every year, Flyme is also progressing with upgraded functionality and interaction. All Meizu phones are powered by that latest Flyme 6.0. With increasing sales of Meizu Smartphones, the users of Flyme have reached to 54 million and download of this app has reached to 25 billion. What makes it special is the experience of the new Intelligent Thinking Engine “One Mind” which understands the user’s habits, detects the status and identifies regular application by providing solutions accordingly.

Meizu has gained popularity in 30 overseas countries including Russia, Ukraine, Myanmar, Indonesia, Italy, Israel and many more while the venture in Pakistan offers great promise as well. With the organization’s vigorous expansion, the overseas sales of 2016 was 3.5 times that of 2015. Meizu invested in big sponsorships and advertisements in all these regions. So much so that users recognize its home color which remains blue.

When it comes to the users, we aren’t just talking about young people, we are talking about the progressive-minded, the tech-savvy, the adventure loving, experience fueled members of society that believe in settling for nothing less than the very best.

With the same notion, Meizu is set onwards with its success in Pakistan providing up-to-date products while already anticipating a great number of users.

Brilliance in Pakistan!

Pakistanis are Blaming this Oscar Winner for Islamabad Protests & Its Really Funny!

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Alefyah Hasnain

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Nov 30, 2017

The Islamabad sit-ins which slowly took over the entire nation and caused the country to come to a standstill over the weekend were terrible and caused major inconvenience to hundreds across the country.

However, trust us Pakistanis to come up with someone who can take the blame for all the wrongs happening around us.

A similar incident happened over social media when a page uploaded a picture of the person behind all the protests. Little did they know the man was a popular Hollywood celebrity and started bashing him as being the ‘American’ behind the entire fiasco.

Can you guess who the actor being blamed is?

Unbelievably, it is none other than the mega Hollywood star, Leonardo Di Caprio. He was called an American officer that directed the protestors to act on his behalf.

The page on Facebook asked the public to send out ‘Laanats’ to Leo. Oh, the sheer stupidity!

And…as expected these were the comments!

We wonder what Leonardo would say if he found out what’s happening in Pakistan!

Of all the conspiracies and scandals to be linked to, we’re pretty sure this has to be the funniest Leonardo has been associated with. Kudos to whoever came up with it!

Have anything to add to the story? Let us know in the comments below.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for latest news and updates.

Google Launches Datally in Pakistan: An App That Saves You Data

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Nov 30, 2017

Today Google announced Datally, a smart and simple Android app that helps smartphone users understand, control, and save mobile data. Datally works on all smartphones running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and higher and is available today on the Google Play Store globally.

Datally helps solve one of the biggest pain points for smartphone users around the world — worries about data usage. Google found during extensive user research around the world that many smartphone users worry about running out of data.

“This is an especially acute problem for the newest generation to come online, known as the “Next Billion Users.” Not only are these smartphone users constantly thinking about data balances, but they do not understand where their data is going, nor do they feel in control over allocating data to the apps they really care about.

Datally empowers users to solve these problems with four key features:

Data Saver

Apps frequently use data in the background for updating content and information. Datally’s Data Saver feature lets users control data on an app-by-app basis, so that data only goes to apps they care about. People testing the app saved up to 30% of mobile data, depending on the way they used Datally.

Data Saver bubble

Once Data Saver is turned on, Datally’s Data Saver bubble will appear when a user goes into an app that is allowed to use data. Whenever that app uses data, the Data Saver bubble will show the current rate of data usage, and users can easily choose to block that app’s data use if things start to get out of control. The Data Saver bubble is like a speedometer for mobile data.

Personalized alerts

Datally alerts users when apps start consuming a lot of data, and it allows them to see how much data they’ve used on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Wi-Fi finder

There are also times when users want to use more data than they have on their mobile plans, such as when they want to watch HD videos. Public Wi-Fi is an important access point for high-bandwidth connectivity, so Datally’s Find Wi-Fi feature reveals the networks nearby, rated by the Datally community. Once connected, users can rate the Wi-Fi networks themselves based on their own experience.

Pre-Book an iPhone X in Pakistan with 0 Markup Installment Plans!

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Nov 30, 2017

Demand for iPhone X has reached sky-high! The crowd loves the phone soo much that students in China are willing to work overtime to earn more money.

However, Apple is strict about its employee policies and it restricts students from working over time.

Now, you can pre-book an iPhone X in Pakistan with 0 markups on installment plans for 3, 6 and 12 months. Stanard Chartered has rolled out these plans with ‘Aasan Installment’.

Recently, Time Magazine released a list of its ’25 Best Inventions of 2017′ and iPhone X made it despite being a new flagship because of its unique face ID and display.

Other inventions among list included sideways moving elevators, self-heating mugs, hijab that empowers Muslim athletes, and even Tesla self-driving car. Nintendo and fidget spinners also ranked in the list of 25 best inventions of 2017.

iPhone X: Price, Colors, Storage

The iPhone X starts at $999 for 64GB of storage, which is the highest starting price of any iPhone to date.

64GB: $699
256GB: $1149

To compare, the 4.7-inch iPhone 8 is $699 for the same storage. The iPhone X is available in silver and space grey.

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iPhone X: Key Specs

Display: 5.8-inch diagonal all-screen OLED Multi-Touch display, featuring 2436 x 1125-pixel resolution at 458ppi and True Tone technology.
Size:

Height: 5.65 inches (143.6 mm)
Width: 2.79 inches (70.9 mm)
Depth: 0.30 inch (7.7 mm)

Weight: 6.14 ounces (174 grams)
Battery life: Apple claims that the iPhone X’s battery will last up to 2 hours longer than the iPhone 7. That should net you:

Talk time (wireless): Up to 21 hours
Internet use: Up to 12 hours
Video playback (wireless): Up to 13 hours
Audio playback (wireless): Up to 60 hours

Back-facing camera: 12MP wide-angle and telephoto cameras (Wide-angle: ƒ/1.8 aperture; Telephoto: ƒ/2.4 aperture). It has an optical zoom, and a digital zoom up to 10x. It also features Apple’s Portrait Mode, which made its debut in the iPhone 7 Plus and is also found in the iPhone 8 Plus. You can also test out the Portrait Lighting beta on the iPhone X.

Front-facing camera: 7MP TrueDepth camera, also compatible with Portrait Mode. It’s the only camera compatible with Apple’s new Animoji feature.
Video recording:

4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
1080p HD video recording at 30 fps or 60 fps
720p HD video recording at 30 fps

Splash, water, and dust resistance: Rated IP67 under IEC standard 60529, which means it can be submerged underwater for 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter (slightly more than 3 feet).

Chip: A11 Bionic chip
Charging compatibility: Lightning port, wireless (Qi compatible)
Headphone jack? Nope.
Home button? Nope.

For all other specs, check out Apple’s iPhone X tech specs page.

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