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LALA Introduces ‘Nero Bianco Fall Collection 2017’

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Lala introduces their latest collection titled “Nero Bianco Fall Collection 2017”. The collection based on unstitched fabric featuring a diversity of designs and is now available across LALA stores, nationwide.

Indeed, this fall LALA brings forth the Nero Bianco Fall Collection 2017 line designed for the upcoming season in a monochromatic color palette of black and white.

The collection is a fusion of traditional and contemporary pattern work, accented with a European aesthetic designed across net and Fiori. Each piece is unique in terms of the prints, patterns, nd embroideries.

Through its unique mass retail leadership, LALA has today grown to encompass diverse retail brands providing accessible summer; midsummer and winter fabric ranges.

Today, with their multiple decades of seasoned experience, LALA continues to provide quality material through custom prints throughout the year that is available at their Flagship standalone stores as well as leading stockists across Pakistan.

With exponentially reach within Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, the Middle East and the UK, LALA brand is best known for their seasoned experience in manufacturing, producing and retailing quality textile with a commitment to principled trade.A socially conscious and responsible brand, LALA currently sponsors vocational training programs across the Sub-Continent under their #LALALightsUpLives project.

A socially conscious and responsible brand, LALA currently sponsors vocational training programs across the Sub-Continent under their #LALALightsUpLives project.

TPL Direct Insurance Limited Announces Corporate Name Change to TPL Insurance Limited

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Anusha Sachwani
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TPL Direct Insurance Limited – An insurance company with the heritage of providing phenomenal insurance solutions to its customers, has announced a change in its corporate identity.

TPL Direct Insurance Limited will now be TPL Insurance Limited, with its commitment to provide continuous improvements in all its processes and to become the top general insurance solutions provider in Pakistan.

The new corporate identity unifies the company’s operations under a set of common corporate values, goals, and commitments. It also signifies the expansion into commercial lines business of general insurance, with the same commitment to best customer services and fastest claim settlements for their flagship personal lines products.

Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Saad Nissar, CEO, TPL Insurance Limited, said;

“TPL Insurance Limited vows to continue its endeavor of developing innovative products and solutions to cater to the diversified customer needs pertaining to general insurance. We have always tried to remain one step ahead in introducing customized solutions and value additions for those who seek quality and convenience.”

The corporate identity change signifies the will to do even better for the existing consumer base as TPL Insurance Limited aims to achieve higher standards in delivering premium customer services through further investment in technology. Whereas, the complete spectrum of general insurance solutions is available to customers in both conventional and Takaful denominations.

These Pakistani Stars Met Salman Khan & Now Everybody is Jealous!

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Salman Khan is loved all over the world and his fandom is evergrowing. Pakistanis are no exception and the nation is brimming with die-hard devotees of the Dabangg hero.

Of course, even our celebrities look up to Bajrangi Bhaijaan who have always vied to mend ties between Indian and Pakistan. So much so, he defended the boycott against Pakistani icons working in Bollywood, earning more appreciation from his admirers across the border.

Well, don’t we all want to meet the evergreen heartthrob at least once in our lives? Even those who are not followers of Salman Khan will surely find pleasure in meeting one of B-town’s biggest Khan.

Seems like somebody from Pakistan recently got Lucky and met the Sultan himself in London!

The daddy-daughter duo of Javed Sheikh and Momal Sheikh were the fortunate fans who bumped into Salman in London!

See their happy picture for yourself here!

Fanboy Feroze Khan also had his moment with the Superstar!

 

Sallu Bhai too seemed smitten by Momal!

Khan was attending ‘Dabangg tour’ in the city while the Sheikhs were there for the 1st International Pakistan Prestige Awards (IPPA) 2017.

Of course, these photos attracted a lot of eyeballs and some people were super envious!

Well, we really don’t blame them!

Momal and Javed Sheikh, both, have made their name in India by working in Bollywood. Let’s hope we see them in more projects of the neighbouring nation, especially in a one that co-stars Salman Khan.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates!

 

 

7 Hangout Spots in Karachi for Teenagers

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Guest Author
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Although visiting your friend’s house can be fun, after a few times it does become monotonous.

Whether you want to eat out, or just chill, getting a little fresh air is important for all of us. So, here are the top 7 places you can hit up with your friends.

1. Dolmen Mall

Endless shops, a giant food court, and countless stalls, Dolmen is the ideal place to just have a good day with your friends. Moreover,  the Sindbad in the mall is the best place for anyone up for some fun games.

2. Port Grand

There’s nothing better than having that view and having multiple stalls to choose your snacks from. You could go there for the happening fire dance that would look awesome on your Snapchat, or simply for the music that fills the air as you catch up with your friends.

3. Nueplex – The Place

One of Karachi’s finest cinemas, Nueplex, not only shows excellent films in great quality but is also known for its thrilling free fall ride. Furthermore, after the movie you and your group can eat some dessert, or even have a full-fledged meal at one of the restaurants in the mall.

4. Boat Basin

Boat Basin is the perfect hangout spot for early morning breakfast with your buddies. Nothing beats having a desi breakfast surrounded by the open air in good weather.

5. Pi Social

Now here’s a place where you can do more than just sip your drinks and eat. Pi Social offers you a chance to get together with your buddies over some board games and fun fights on ludo.

6. Chai Wala

Completely different from any of the previous hangout places, this dhaba style café is the perfect location for a group of teenagers to sit back and have a sip of garam chai. Let’s also not forget that aesthetic truck art background that makes for great pictures.

7. Scream

What’s so special about this ice-scream joint, is that it’s not just any ice cream, its LIQIUD NITROGEN ice cream! Who wouldn’t hang out here? (P.S they have a new branch opening at Sindi Muslim!)

What’s your favorite place to hang out? Let us know in the comments.

Contributed by Abeer Anwaar & Kinza Ghanchi.

Bank of China All Set to Open First Branch in Pakistan

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Alefyah Hasnain
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State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed the Bank of China Limited to begin the banking business in Pakistan after the license.

After the Bank of China complied with the necessary important regulatory and operational requirements of SBP to commence banking business in Pakistan. In the month of May 2017, a banking license has been issued by SBP to a subsidiary bank of China Central Huijin.

This is great news for Pakistan as The Bank of China is the 4th and 5th largest global bank in terms of Tier 1 Capital and total Assets respectively. The bank is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Being an international company, the Bank of China is doing business in 50 countries out of which nineteen are located across the Chinese initiative “One Belt One Road”.

After International and Commercial Bank of China, The Bank of China is the second Chinese bank, which entered Pakistan. The opening of the new bank in Pakistan will strengthen the relationship between the two countries and increase the confidence of international investors.

The Bank of China aims to provide specialized banking services in order to meet the financing needs of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) related projects.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for latest news and updates.

Suzuki Swift Sports 2018: All You Need to Know

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Anusha Sachwani
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After unveiling the 2018 Suzuki Swift Hatchback at the Geneva Motor Show, the company surprised their fans with the news of the all-new Suzuki Swift Sport at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The company had announced that the global variant will launch officially in September. The 3rd gen. Suzuki Swift Sport 2017 has received a complete makeover in terms of performance, looks, and precision.

The new update includes a new 1.4-litre Boosterjet turbo petrol engine lifted straight from the Euro-spec Vitara S and S-Cross facelift.

Although there is not much revealed about the car’s specifications or features, the company did share an image with the audience to give a hint of how the Swift Sport will look like.

2018 Suzuki Swift Teaser Sketch

According to Deccan Chronicle, the 2018 model gets a new grille and bumpers to make it stand out from the stock hatchback. The new grille gives the hatchback a meaner look when compared to the regular hatchback.

It also gets carbon-fiber embossing on its front grille, front-lip spoiler, side skirts and rear diffuser. The quintessential dual-exhaust tips are still present. It rides on 17-inch machined-cut alloy wheels.

Engine

The Swift Sport is powered by a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine which puts out 140PS and 230Nm of peak torque.

Design

The design is similar to the standard variant, but the front has new changes. This includes a new trapezoidal grille in a honeycomb pattern and a new muscular front bumper that houses larger circular fog lamps on either side.

The Sports variant also is accompanied by a new front skirt which compliments the grille, side skirts, and pillars. It has a floating roof design and slightly flared wheel arches that accommodate a sporty set of two-tone alloy wheels.

Price

The Swift is expected to be available in Pakistan for Rs. 13-16 lacs (exd. taxes).

What are your thoughts about Suzuki Swift Sport 2017?

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Blue Band Margarine and Special Pakistan Joined Hands For a More Inclusive Society

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Web Desk
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Blue Band launched its campaign ‘Acchai Barhnay Do’ this year with the aim to create a more inclusive environment for kids all over Pakistan. Blue Band is Pakistan’s leading spreads brand enjoyed all over Pakistan for over 25 years. It is a daily source of essential fats and vitamins that help children to grow, develop and thrive.

The brand has long been an advocate of children’s growth and development. Society puts a lot of focus on child’s health and wellbeing which is imperative, however, often the most important lessons of empathy and acceptance that are essential for character building are missed. Blue Band aims to reinforce the importance of social inclusion for parents/ guardians to teach kids the idea removing barriers for differently-abled kids through this initiative.

Blue Band has not only started the conversation around inclusion but made an effort to further the discussion by joining hands with Special Olympics Pakistan and organized the ‘Both Buddy & Me’ race. The race was conducted at Pakistan’s largest inflatable race course where kids were paired up in a buddy system with differently-abled kids to finish the obstacle course together as a team. This helped bring the kids closer, whilst reducing barriers for differently abled kids through an opportunity to showcase their skills in sports and games. The race was held on September 17th at Beach Luxury Hotel.

The race hosted a crowd of over a thousand people which included many celebrities with their families namely Syra Shahroz, Nida Yasir, Shahroz Sabzwari, Zhalay Sarhadi, Shaista Lodhi, Sunita Marshall, Amma Sheikh, YBQ, Muznah Ibrahim, Adnan Shah Tipu, Mohib Mirza, Amna Malik, Faysal Qureshi, Salman Sheikh and Hira, and Hassan Ahmed.

Hassan Rizwi of BBPR talks to the Media

Hira and Mani at the Event

Syra and Shehroze with their ‘Buddies’

Faysal Qureshi

 

The race was hosted by Faizan Haque with special performances by Khaled Anam and Asim Azhar.

 

#asimazhar set the stage on fire At The Blueband #achaibarhnaydo event today! #blueband #bbpr

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Director Foods & Refreshment Unilever, Farheen Salman said,

“This event not only brought the topic of inclusion to the forefront, but also provided the start of an actionable and meaningful movement about character development. Children are the future and we need to make every effort to nurture an environment where people of all abilities feel safe, included and accepted and are given a chance to participate to create a more tolerant and well-rounded Pakistan.”

Founder Special Olympics Pakistan Ronak Lakhani expressed her appreciation for Blue Band’s initiative, adding,

“This event has been a step towards spreading awareness. It helped us celebrate inclusion and spread the goodness. Achai Barhnay Do.”

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates.

Guess these Punjabi Songs With Urwa Hocane!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Urwa Hocane is all set to sing her heart out with Brandsynario! Watch this ‘phataka kurri’ rock Punjabi songs like never before!

A Plus Drama ‘Dil Nawaz’ Begins its Supernatural Journey

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Alefyah Hasnain
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A Plus held the official launch of its supernatural-based 25-episode TV drama serial Dil Nawaz at the Crystal Ballroom, Marriott Hotel. The successful launch was well-attended by the top management of A-PLUS  along with the pivotal cast who answered questions during an informative and fun  Q/A session with the Media.

The highlight of the event was a live performance by talented singer Alycia Diaz who sings the eerily poignant soundtrack of Dil Nawaz.

 

DilNawaz 🖤

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The pivotal cast includes exotic beauty Neelam Muneer in the title role as an otherworldly entity; talented newcomer Wahaj Ali as Dr. Fawaad, her human love interest and obsession; and upcoming star Minaal Khan as Dr. Fawaad’s s real-life sweetheart and future wife Kiran.

The Cast at the launch of Dil Nawaz

#Dilnawaz 18th September ❤️ #Monday8pm @ardentlone88 🏌🏼

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The serial is also rounded off by seasoned actors Zainab Qayoom, Aijaz Aslam, Nida Mumtaz, Waseem Abbas, Shazia Shah and Najaf Bilgrami. The story concept by Zanjabeel Asim and written by Syed Nabeel and produced by actor/producer Aijaz Aslam who has acted in over 60 plays during his almost 25 year career and been an independent producer of ‘Pachtawa’ Dil Ishq ;Tum Meray Ho ;Dekha Chaand Aya  and Ehsaas  under the aegis of ICE Media & Entertainment,

Dil Nawaz is directed by Najaf Bilgrami who was the co-director of photography with Armughan Hassan for the 2014 feature film, Dukhtar produced by Crew Films.

Plot

The main themes of the supernatural 25 episode TV drama serial include a romantic love triangle between two humans and a spiritual entity,  the purity of souls and the poignancy yet rarity of selfless unconditional love; all shrouded in mystery and suspense amidst family conflicts.

On the TV Serial’s release on A-Plus producer, Aijaz Aslam said:

“The treatment of DIL NAWAZ is surely different. We invested in quite expensive special effects technology to render scenes such as a person levitating and a spirit disintegrating into fiery ashes all of which involved a lot of detailed work but was definitely worth it and something audiences can look forward to”

The director of Dil Nawaz Najaf Bilgrami added:

“Although the TV serial delves into the elemental and supernatural there is a very human aspect to the story about how humans are always mired in having to compromise in relationships which are never unconditional. The elemental spirit displays a selfless love and is attracted to a human’s pure soul which is poignant and which will undoubtedly resonate with audiences.”

Schedule and Timings

Dil Nawaz will air on A-Plus from September 18th, 2017, at 8 pm.

ICC T20 Rankings 2017: Pakistan Makes it to The Top 3!

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Web Desk
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The Pakistani Cricket team has come a long way. The team that struggled due to the lack of talented and well- equipped all-rounders like the likes of Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Imran Khan.

Finally found a man that serves as a saving grace for the team, Imad Wasim.He has cemented his place at the top spot among bowlers in the new ICC T20 rankings. He has cemented his place at the top spot among bowlers in the new ICC T20 rankings.

Meanwhile, Babar Azam, the Pakistani middle order batsman has secured 6th position in the T20I rankings, his career-best so far. He has impressively moved 21 positions after completing a 2-1 victory over the World XI in the Independence Cup series held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Another person worth mentioning is Shoaib Malik, who went down in history for having the most runs in a T20 by a Pakistani batsman, after the 94-runs innings on the second T20 of World XI. He is now ranked 30th.

Pakistan leg-spinner Shadab Khan has also gained 32 places to reach 66th rank among bowlers.

Here are the complete rankings:

ICC T20 Team Rankings

  1. New Zealand — 125 points
  2. Pakistan — 121
  3. West Indies — 120 (+3)
  4. England — 119 (-4)
  5. India — 116
  6. South Africa — 110
  7. Australia — 110
  8. Sri Lanka — 93
  9. Afghanistan — 86
  10. Bangladesh — 78
  11. Scotland — 67
  12.  Zimbabwe — 65
  13.  UAE — 52
  14. Netherlands — 49
  15. Hong Kong — 46
  16. PNG — 39
  17. Oman — 38
  18. Ireland — 36

ICC T20 Rankings— Bowlers

  1. Imad Wasim — Pakistan
  2. Jasprit Bumrah — India
  3. Imran Tahir — South Africa
  4. Rashid Khan — Afghanistan
  5. M. Rahman — Bangladesh
  6. Samuel Badree — West Indies
  7. James Faulkner — Australia
  8. Sunil Narine — West Indies
  9. Shakib Al Hasan — Bangladesh
  10. R. Ashwin — India

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

Contributed By: Abeer Anwar

The Anti-Blue Whale Challenge: A Ray of Hope

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Web Desk
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The rising online epidemic, that is the ‘Blue Whale Challenge’ has been raising some serious flags across the world in terms of Mental Health.

Victimizing the youth and young adults, feeding off of their weaknesses, depression, and disorders, due to which no one seems to be safe.

Recently, there has been a rise in the causalities of the Blue Whale Challenge in Asia and after hitting India, it has found its way to Pakistan. A few cases have been rumored to have popped up in Peshawar.

https://www.brandsynario.com/blue-whale-challenge-finds-first-victim-in-pakistan-report/

Of course, the rate with which Blue Whale is claiming victims is alarming, hence people all over the globe have introduced ideas to counter the negative challenge. It has inspired people to create positive online games because if there was ever a time when such positivity was needed, this would be it.

Anti-Blue Whale Challenges.

The first anti-Blue Whale Challenge was likely originated in Brazil, called the Pink Whale Challenge.

The idea spread rather quickly, and soon other healthier, even humorous alternatives came up. One such alternative is the Green Whale Challenge.

Another version was introduced by German You-tuber, has also been running their own version of an anti-Blue Whale game, Brown Owl Challenge.

Translation: A small contribution to the #brownowlchallenge for all who are out there alone and can not sleep. You are not alone. 

Anti-Blue Whale Challenge in Pakistan. 

According to Parhlo, an anti-Blue Whale Challenge has also been introduced in Pakistan.

 

The application design is similar to that of the original Blue Whale Challenge, but the harmful, suicidal tasks are replaced by much more healthier and friendly tasks.

Some of the tasks mentioned in the article are;

  • Do 10 Pushups
  • Wake up at 6:00 am
  • When you wake up, Don’t move from the bed for 10 minutes
  • Touch your nose using your right thumb.

And some of them are Funny

  • Slice a fresh onion and try not to cry while doing it
  • Eat a donut but don’t lick your fingers/lips afterward
  • Eat 1 BIG tablespoon of pure ketchup (don’t do it if you are allergic-use mustard *half spoon*)

Some of them are to help others

  • Help your parents with a household chore
  • Remember – Helping others without interest is cool
  • Do something special today (Example: Buy food for homeless, help your siblings)
  • And here is the last task (Day 50)

In the end, after the completion of all the tasks, a messages appears on the screen, reading;

“Congratulations you have become a Smart BlueWhale. Remember your life is a precious gift don’t waste it on strange challenges you find on the internet. The world is full of strange people, some of them will try to scare you in order to make you do odd things, if something like this happens to you, inform your parents or adults that you trust. Stay healthy and happy blue whale grand master.”

In a world that is harboring so much negativity, it is refreshing to see that people have taken it upon themselves to be the ray of light, for people who are suffering alone.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

Contribute By: Abeer Anwaar

Actor In Law Steals the Limelight at IPPA Awards 2017

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Alefyah Hasnain
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A lot of Pakistani celebrities visited the city of the Big Ben, London over the weekend. The stars were traveling for a special event, The International Pakistan Prestige Awards (IPPA) 2017 took place in London on Sunday, 17th September.

Out of the list of winners, there was one film that bagged the majority of the awards of the night. It was none other than the rom-com film of the year, Actor-in-Law starring the dapper Fahad Mustafa, the late Bollywood veteran Om Puri, and the beautiful Mehwish Hayat.

The director Nabeel Qureshi was nominated for the Best Director of the year 2016, Fahad Mustafa was nominated for Best Actor and Mehwish Hayat as best actress. Om Puri was nominated for his supporting role in the film.

Nabeel Qureshi and Fiza Meerza at the IPPA Awards 2017 with the cluster of awards they won!

Actor in law won all the awards in the film category at IIPA making it the Best film in the Pakistani industry for the year 2016!

Woah! That’s a lot of awards we see on the table!

Here’s what Actor-in-Law won at IPPA 2017:

  1. Best Actor – Fahad Mustafa
  2. Best Actress- Mehwish Hayat
  3. Best Supporting Actor- Late Om Puri
  4. Best Film – Actor in Law
  5. Best Film Director – Nabeel Qureshi

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for latest news and updates.

Baaghi Drama Urdu1 Episode 8 Review: The Journey from Fauzia to Qandeel Begins!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Episode 8 is the one we were eager to see the most until now in the Baaghi series by Urdu1.

In the last episode, we saw how Fauzia finally sees a window of opportunity open for her for the very first time after her abusive marriage.

After gathering up courage once again, she tries to talk to her husband and tries to convince him to let her work in the city to which he reacts in a very violent manner.

He points out that a woman from a ‘sharif khandan’ cannot work in such places but should instead take care of the household.

However, upon Fauzia’s refusal, he finally says those 3 words he has been threatening her with for some time now, triple talaq.

Soon we see that heart-broken Fauzia makes a decision, one which changes her life, forever. On the other hand, Fauzia’s mother has a small talk with her father and tells him that she is worried about their daughter.

She tells him that she had a nightmare in which their little girl was crying, hurt and was trying to reach out to her asking for her forgiveness. Not knowing about the ruckus between the couple, the parents are still under the misconception that their darling is at her home.

Coming back to Fauzia, by now we see her traveling to the city to meet Gauhar, the man who called her from the ad agency. She arrives at the office to meet him and tries to impress him. Upon asking her about her life, she tells him that she is married and has a son, but both spouses are not together.

Because she left overnight an had no roof, he offers her the company guesthouse, and then it all begins. Fauzia meets a beautician, gets a new haircut, a makeover, and a wardrobe transformation, and within a few seconds, we see the ‘gaun ki ghori’ transform into the ‘shehr ki chori’.

While Fauzia is finally starting to live her dream, her father goes to her in-laws and demands them to spawn his girl in front of him.

However, Abid tells him that he has no idea where she is and that she had left him and their child and ran away from home, probably with someone. Then her father warns him that he will approach Chaudry Sahab and then Abid will have no choice but to look for his wife.

Her mother calls her and tries to ask her about her location, but Fauzia remains skeptical and tells her mother that she will let them know where she is and what she is doing when the time is right and cuts the call.

For now, Fauzia’s life is at a happy-go-lucky stage in life, we have yet to see how things go on from here. Will she continue to make her debut without any hurdles, or will her life take another interesting turn?

Watch Full Episode Below

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Pakistan Dairy Association Clarifies: ‘Tea Whiteners Are Not Harmful’

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Web Desk
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Recent accusations on companies making tea whiteners have now been addressed and clarified by the Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA). Some representatives met with Senator Mian Muhammad Ateeq Shaikh, member Senate Standing Committee on Science & Technology and explained that tea whiteners are free of any chemicals or harmful substances.

PDA wanted to clarify the misconceptions that exist and have been promoted about packaged dairy over the last one year. The Senate Standing Committee for Science and Technology met last week and raised concerns about manufacturing and selling of sub standard tea whiteners.

The PDA representatives clarified that tea whiteners, also known as creamers are globally approved products that are composed of Milk Solids Non-Fats, Vegetable Fats, internationally approved & permissible food additives – Hence tea whiteners are free of any chemicals or harmful substances and completely safe for tea and coffee making.

They said that tea whiteners are manufactured and sold by largely responsible corporates who not only ensure the highest quality standards in manufacturing but who also work to uplift the livelihoods of the farmers and rural communities.

Vegetable fats in tea whiteners have many benefits like no cholesterol, better consistency, better mouth-feel, good product stability, good taste and a more economical cup of tea.

On tea whiteners, the team confirmed that there are no harmful chemicals ingredients and consumers should use tea whiteners in their tea or coffee confidently. The team invited Mian Ateeq, and other members of the Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology to visit their manufacturing facilities to gain complete confidence in the safety of the process.

PDA recommended that in the next standing committee meeting, the members should get an independent viewpoint by inviting a senior member of Pakistan Society of Food Scientist and Technologists.

Mian Ateeq spoke about the accusations made on tea whiteners,

“I have had detailed discussions with members of the PDA, and through explanation of the recipe, processing and composition of tea whiteners accompanied with scientific evidence, they have clarified that the tea whiteners are perfectly safe  and suitable for all ages of tea consumers.”

He further added,

“I have also assured PDA that we will give them the opportunity to present their facts in the next senate committee meeting for issuing a clarification statement”

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for latest news and updates.

5 Ways To Make Sure Your Room Looks Straight Out Of A Catalogue!

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Alefyah Hasnain
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After a really tedious day of work or at home while looking after the family, there is nothing better than the feeling you get when you kick off your shoes and jump on your bed, laying down peacefully heaving a sigh of relief!

However, a messy room with piles of clothes scattered about is not the perfect abode that a person looks for at such a time. Have you ever wondered why people are so fascinated with hotel rooms? It is the sense of peace, calm and relaxation that these rooms hold that bedrooms at home often lack.

You’re in luck, we’ve got 5 designer secrets that will definitely make your room look straight out of a home styling catalogue:

1. Declutter, Remove Extra Furniture

It’s essential to create a personal space that makes you feel comfortable and helps you relax at your fullest. A room that is filled with furniture and accessories at every corner will make it look disorganized. Do you really need the extra chair that you use for dumping those extra clothes? Make a slight change giving your room a spacious feeling.

Source: Ideas by Gul Ahmed

2. Create a Focal Point in Your Room 

The first thing people see while walking in a room is the bed, a clean, tidy and a well-made bed will improve how the overall room looks. A messy bed will create a negative vibe of the room even if it is decorated to par. Make the bed the focal point, it should be attractive enough to fixate the onlooker’s gaze.

Watch the video below for some easy tips and tricks on how to make your bed in a designer way!

3. Layer Up, Accessorize and Lie Back 

The easiest tip to accentuate the room is to layer up, this could be done using beautiful plush rugs on the floor or different sized cushions for the bed. Not only do extra pillows make your bed look more inviting but they add the finishing touches to the room. You could use European styled pillows, oddly shaped pillows, rectangular or oval pillows to fill your bed.

Source: Ideas by Gul Ahmed

4. Add Colour to Your Room

Gone are the days of color coordinating everything from the walls, rugs, furniture to the bed covers and curtains. Bringing in a contrasting pop of color here and there will give the room an energetic vibe. If your room is decorated in cool tones, bringing in a warm tone will give life to the room.

Source: Ideas by Gul Ahmed

5. Window Dress to Impress

Window dressing is not only used to block the sunlight in the room but the curtains used thoughtfully would create an element of interest. Light colored curtains could be used to make the room look more spacious, while darker ones would give an illusion of elegance. Either way, how your window is dressed has a great impact on the overall look.

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

Pakistan’s Automotive Sector Witnesses 25% Sales Increase YoY

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Alefyah Hasnain
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Pakistan’s automotive industry has experienced a boom in the overall sales in units. This increase has been recorded on a year on year basis.

Honda Atlas has announced the highest growth achieved in sales units but has unfortunately still failed to overtake the leaders in the automotive industry in Pakistan.

The sales of locally assembled vehicles including jeeps and light commercial vehicles have now increased to 22,095 units in August 2017 as per the data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association. This was a mighty jump of 25% from last year’s sale units of 17,653 that were recorded in August 2017.

The increase has been due to the various new models being introduced by the company which includes facelifts and other models.

Sales of Honda Atlas outperformed peers, posting 47% year-on-year growth with 4,666 units. The successful introduction of a facelift for its Civic brand and Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) variant BR-V propelled the sales.

Other Automobile brands have increased by the following: 

  1. Pak Suzuki Motors – 32% year on year increase.

Wagon R – 75% increase yearly
Cultus – 69% increase yearly
Suzuki Mehran also jumped 28% year-on-year, supporting the company’s overall sales growth.

2. Indus Motors.
Toyota Corolla in Pakistan sold 5,541 units reflecting an increase of 2% year-on-year
Toyota Fortuner whose sales showed a stellar growth of 284% year-on-year

3. Al Gazi.
Al Gazi has been the top performer in this segment with 26% growth in sales.

Reports also show that the rise in unit sales is due to the increase in the middle-class economy bracket.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for latest news and updates.

Apple: Putting the ‘X’ in eXpensive!

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Unless you’re living under a rock, you probably have been bombarded with the news of the new iPhones that were launched yesterday at Apples Keynote. While the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, left people in awe.

There were some people that took to twitter to share their real feelings and we can’t help but ROFL.

Clearly, some shots were fired.

She’s definitely got a point!

WHY can we not have chargers that survive though? I don’t get it.

Tim Cook announces, “The new iPhone X is starting from $999.00 to $1,149.00” and people start calculating which body part they could potentially sell.

 

Turns out the X does not represent the numeric 10 after all. 

Some people obviously took a dig at Apple for just $1000.

So that’s what the homeless iPhone means.

Here are some substitutes which seem worthy of your hard earned money.

It’s all about PRIORITIES, my friend.

And they have really set their priorities straight.

It’s the only way we can afford it, to be honest.

The feature that is said to be revolutionary for the iPhone is FaceID, and people are taking in that news at their own pace in their own ways.

Okay, honestly? We saw this coming.

He is asking the right questions.

And how exactly do I protect my phone from my twin?!

We can smell the conspiracy in the air.

No one can love you this much. Not even your mother.

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Mahira Khan Rules Hearts With New Diva’ni India Photoshoot

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Alefyah Hasnain
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Pakistan’s sweetheart, Mahira Khan has wowed audiences time and time again repeatedly. The love she has received from world-over keeps increasing over time. However, this time around Khan has raised the bar high with her latest photo shoot that has fans going crazy!

The star collaborated with a fashion brand, Diva’ni India for a shoot like never before! Posing at the beach, Khan looked absolutely stunning and reminded us of the Greek goddesses with skin that shines through!

Mahira Khan stuns for Diva’ni India’s The Ivory Kiss

Diva’ni India launched its Limited Collection, ‘The Ivory Kiss’ with Mahira Khan, the designer collection aims to celebrate women who write their own happy endings. Instead of the same old objectification of women, they have worked towards portraying feminity in a different light altogether.

We Can’t get over how gorgeous she looks!

If Looks could kill!


We do agree, her shine may blind you!

We love the intricate detailed embroidery on this oitfit

Watch the video for ‘The Ivory Kiss’ Here:

It’s time. It’s time to unveil the magic. It’s the time you have been waiting for. She has arrived. She is here to rewrite all the love stories so far She is here to question your connotations of life and beyond. She is here to redefine the meaning of freedom . For she is drama, she is mystery. A complete love story in herself, also an unending poetry. Her smile can cure millions around. The fire in her eyes can burn mountains down. She has proved with time and how! She is what dreams are made of! You adore her. You know her. We are just giving you million more reasons to love her. We present to you @mahirahkhan as never before for The Ivory Kiss – Limited Edition ✨✨ #divaniindia #theivorykiss #divani #mahirakhan

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WhatsApp to Roll Out ‘Unsend’ Feature for Messages!

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Ever sent a risky text and wished you could take it back? Or accidentally send the screenshot to the same person you were supposed to roast with your friends?

Well, your prayers have been answered. WhatsApp is finally working on rolling out an ‘unsend’ feature for its user.

“The server finally works and it successfully recalls the message. It will be remotely enabled later and seen that WhatsApp ‘enabled’ their servers for the Delete for Everyone feature, it may really be enabled soon,” WABetaInfo is a fan site that tests new WhatsApp features early, tweeted.

According to The Independent, the feature will enable the users to recall or unsent texts, images, videos, GIFs, documents, quoted messages and even status replies within a five-minute window only.

“WhatsApp has added in beta the possibility to edit messages that you already sent. It is actually disabled by default and it’s under development”. WeBetaInfo tweeted earlier.

However, the messages that have been read or have exceeded the 5-minute window after being sent cannot be recalled or edited through this feature. Also, The users will be able to edit only recent messages and not the old ones.

The feature will be available for both Android and iOS. What is particularly nifty about this feature is that, according to screenshots obtained by WABetaInfo, recalled texts will also disappear from the Notification Center – both on Android and iOS gadgets.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

UNESCO recognizes TCF’s Adult Literacy Programme ‘Aagahi’ through the Confucius Prize for Literacy

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The Citizens Foundation (TCF) has been awarded the prestigious UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy, 2017 for their Adult Literacy Programme, Aagahi.

In line with this year’s theme, Aagahi which literally means ‘awareness’ is creating meaningful interventions to impart basic reading and writing skills to older women and young girls who have never been to school before.

TCF is the only organization from Pakistan to win this award, the other winners are AdulTICoProgram from Columbia and FunDza from South Africa.

The UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy was established in 2005 with the support of the Government of the People’s Republic of China. It gives special consideration to literacy amongst adults in rural areas and out-of-school youth, particularly girls and women.

Ms. Vibeke Jensen, Director/ Representative of UNESCO in Pakistan, stated, “The low literacy rate is a major problem in Pakistan, and I highly appreciate this initiative of TCF to educate women through their literacy program, Aagahi.”

“To be truly empowering, new technologies must stand on two pillars,” said UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova as she opened the International Conference on International Literacy Day at Paris Headquarters, which focuses this year on Literacy in a digital world.”

“First, they must be inclusive, bridging gaps, not deepening them. Second, they must be underpinned by respect for human rights and dignity. All this gives rise to new questions about the meaning of literacy today.”

This year’s theme of UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy was ‘Literacy in a Digital World’ and TCF’s Aagahi was recognized on the basis of its effectiveness and the successful use of technology and digital tools for monitoring and evaluation of the programme.

The Prize was presented at an official ceremony at UNESCO’s Headquarters in Paris on International Literacy Day at 8th September, 2017. Mr. Ateed Riaz, Co-Founder and Chairman of TCF, received the award on behalf of the organization in the presence of Amna Khalid, Executive Advisor of TCF for Community Development Programs.

“TCF’s Aagahi now in its 12th year has reached out to 59,000+ women making them well versed in Urdu reading, writing and basic numeracy skill. It has made a massive positive impact on everyday lives of these women, from being able to read bus numbers at a busy bus stop, to calculating the change they are owed at the end of a shopping transaction, to writing a letter to their loved ones and most importantly, supporting their children in education. This gift of literacy has dramatically transformed their lives,” said Mr. Ateed Riaz.

“To receive this UNESCO award is encouraging and humbling at the same time, Aagahi will continue to provide the educational opportunities to those who never had the chance to go to school before. The result has been phenomenal and will help these women become more aware and empowered.” He added.

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