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PIA to Suspend Flights to Three More Destinations After New York

After the closing down of PIA’s iconic route to New York, the airline has announced yet other disappointing news that has shaken the nation. The loss suffered by the airline has been in billions, a continuous decline in service has led to PIA’s dismal conditions.

People were highly saddened and disappointed after PIA ended its New York route, however, it is now planning to close down 3 European destinations after the Big Apple. The decision has been made due to the loss these routes are causing the organization as it cannot compete with foreign airlines.

Pakistan International Airlines has decided to close down the following 3 Europe Routes: 

  1. Barcelona (Spain)
  2. Milan (Italy)
  3. Paris (France)

Barcelona, Milan and Paris are popular tourist destinations and part of a lot of Pakistani travel bucket lists.

Apart from the 3 cities, PIA has already stopped going to various European tourist hotspots such as: 

  1. Amsterdam
  2. Frankfurt
  3. Bradford
  4. Glasgow
  5. Chicago
  6. Moscow
  7. Istanbul

It is definitely a sad state of affairs, Istanbul (Turkey) has now become one of the most visited holiday spot by Pakistanis. The country is a cusp between Asia and Europe and comparatively affordable from other European countries. The same reason of facing losses had been cited for the closure of these routes.

The Pakistan Airline Pilot Association (PALPA) has mentioned this as a big blunder showing a lack of commercial aviation experience on part of the airline management. PALPA will approach the Senate and National Assembly to brief them on the disaster and the decrease in the network of PIA.

PIA In Massive Loss!

According to latest reports, PIA is facing a loss worth 4 Billion. The country’s flagship carrier is akin to a sinking Titanic with no superhero to save it.

Advisor to Prime Minister on Aviation, Sardar Mehtab Abbasi told Geo News:

NEITHER THE GOVERNMENT NOR THE AIRLINE’S MANAGEMENT OR ITS EMPLOYEES ARE READY TO OWN IT.

However, he believes that the airline has a lot of potentials to recover itself and rise from the ashes all over again.

“THERE IS A LOT OF TALENT, A LOT OF POTENTIAL, IF THEY [PIA] UTILISE THEIR POTENTIAL TO THE MAXIMUM THEN THINGS CAN CHANGE”

PIA’s Last Flight to New York Today!

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Chevening Scholarship Program in the UK: Last Chance to Apply

We all know how much UK qualifications are honored and recognized worldwide by organizations, governments, and top universities cause of its academic strength.

All those who are eager to study in top varsities of U.K are in great luck! There are some major openings for the prestigious Chevening scholarship programme and you better not miss this ah-may-zing chance to apply for it.

The UK government’s global scholarship programme, Chevening Scholarship programme offers awards to outstanding scholars with leadership potential from around the world. It provides learns with a golden chance to study for a master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.

Host Institution(s)

Any university in the UK

Level/Field(s) of study

Full-time taught Masters Degree Programme in any subject at any UK university

Number of Awards

1500 scholarships globally are offered under the programme

Scholarship value/inclusions

The programme covers:

  1. university tuition fees,
  2. a monthly stipend,
  3. travel costs to and from the UK,
  4. an arrival allowance,
  5. a homeward departure allowance,
  6. the cost of one visa application
  7. a travel grant to attend Chevening events in the UK

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must:

  1. Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country.
  2. Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship has ended
  3. Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to a post-graduate programme at a UK university.
  4. Have at least two years’ work experience
  5.  Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 12 July 2018
  6.  Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 12 July 2018

Deadline

Applications close on 7 November 2017 at 12:00 GMT (midday UK time).

How to Apply

Apply online at http://www.chevening.org/

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Summit Bank Merges Into Sindh Bank

The management of Summit Bank has now finalized the merger with Sindh Bank. The closing date of Summit Bank’s banking operations has been set to December 29th for Karachi, subject to the approval of the State Bank of Pakistan.

From the 29th of December, the banking license for Summit Bank issued by the SBP will be canceled and the branches would be changed into Sindh Bank.

Summit Bank’s board of directors had approved the merger with Sindh Bank and set a share value of bank at par with 3.85 shares as part of the amalgamation scheme between the two banks.

The share swap ratio of 1 new ordinary share of Summit Bank for every 3.85 ordinary shares of Sindh Bank for the merger to take place. The set-up of the share price of the bank is likely to be dependent on the merger of the two banks with a share swap just as it was previously done in the case of MCB Bank and NIB Bank.

However,  sponsors and shareholders will have their stakes in the combined or merged bank.

Summit Bank Ltd’s, Company Secretary Syed Muhammad Talib Raza mentioned:

“At a meeting of the Board of Directors of Summit Bank Limited, held on 04 August 2017, the Board of Directors passed the resolution that subject to all applicable regulatory approvals including approval of the State Bank of Pakistan and approval of the shareholders of the bank in a general meeting.”

Syed Raza further added details on the section under which the merger was approved,

“The Board of Directors of the bank approved the amalgamation with and into Sindh Bank Limited under section 48 of’ the Banking Companies Ordinance 1962”

The bank will offer its revised share value to shareholders of the bank once it has been given a go ahead by the authorities. Money will also be offered to those shareholders who wish to offload shares of the bank in future.

Summit Bank has been a struggling entity which closed the calendar year of 2016 with a loss of Rs. 2.17 billion. However, a profit of Rs 106 million was posted in the first quarter of 2017. The newly merged bank could now be named as Sindh Summit Bank.

Summit Bank which was planning to convert its operations into Sharia based Islamic banking has now revoked its decision. Whereas, Sindh Bank was to list itself with the Pakistan Stock Exchange and have decided against doing so.

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Bitcoin is Now Worth 5 Times More Than Gold!

The cryptocurrency Bitcoin has astonished us once again. The currency which is deemed as illegal in Pakistan has now reached a new benchmark!

Its new of value $7444 is 5 and a half times more than the current value of gold!

In terms on PKR, 1 Bitcoin is valued at a little over 780,000. Bitcoin prices surged as high as $7,350 in trading Thursday likely thanks to traders in Asia noticing the CME’s announcement.

The currency has broken 3-records setting new milestones in the course of just 30 days!

Earlier,  the value of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin had crossed over $6000 with a sudden rise in value. For almost 8 days, the value remained at $6,183 but then saw a decline and hit $5,800.

However, the currency is facing challenges due to the crackdown in China and it being illegal in many countries around the world, including Pakistan.

Although the currency is not recognised by State Bank of Pakistan and is termed as ‘illegal’, a massive number of investors are still willing to dive into the currency’s potential, and even potential Altcoin investors as well!

Bitcoin Once Again Surges Sky-High Breaking Previous Record of $6000!

 

Careem Driver Discovered Dead in Karachi

Karachites have found Ride-hailing services like Careem and Uber to be a huge blessing, the affordable rates have garnered quite a customer base in a short time. The issue of safe and secure transport on our fingertips was solved with the introduction of these services in Pakistan.

However, there have been various complaints about misconduct by drivers, but this time around it has been a Careem driver that has faced the worst fate anyone could.

According to reports, the body of a Careem captain was found from a car in Karachi’s Korangi area yesterday. 

The victim was a father of three, Obaid who had claimed to have had a heated argument in Landhi with a motorcyclist after a collision. It has been reported that the motorcyclist is to be blamed for the murder of Obaid. He was shot while on the way to pick up a ride and had been working with the online cab-hailing service for the past year.

This is the first time such a tragedy has occurred with a Careem captain in Karachi. 

Police have mentioned that the driver has been shot to death from within the car, and the investigation has been speeded up by involving CCTV footage from the area. The authorities have also tracked the location of the murder through his phone’s GPS which was active and registered with Careem.

Careem Pakistan has shared their condolences with the family of the deceased and has mentioned that they are working with the authorities in every capacity.

Careem Pakistan Released this Statement Yesterday.

This does make one wonder, how safe are you on Karachi streets? We do hope justice is served and the culprits are caught in time.

Careem & Uber Fares Likely to Increase in Punjab!

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

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Honda Blames Leading Petrol Brands for Fire-Breakouts in Engine!

Recently, Honda came under the spotlight for having faulty engines in their cars which were resulting in mishaps.

However, a twist has now come across. The leading manufacturer is blaming gas stations for their engine blowouts.

According to Honda, the fuel being provided at Shell, PSO and Total petrol pumps is harmful to the engine and is not all at suitable, resulting in fire breakouts. The company claims that these petrol pumps are adding manganese to their gasoline.

“We have received a complaint from Honda, and the relevant department will look into the issue,” said Imran Ghaznavi, a spokesman for the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) to The Nation.

According to Honda’s complaint, dangerous levels of manganese has been discovered in fuel samples taken from all 3 stations. Results showed levels of manganese of up to 53 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg), while the additive is deemed at a “danger level” at 24 mg/kg, the Honda complaint claimed.

“Now that Honda has formally complained they may also follow suit,” the official who asked not to be identified told Reuters. The accused companies have not yet made any official statements to counter Honda’s claims and to clarify things from their end.

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Government Warns Officials About Risk Associated With WhatsApp !

Whatsapp is amongst the world’s most popular messaging applications in the world. There will be hardly any smartphone user who won’t have the magic app installed. Consequently, it has become really hard to operate our daily lives without it.

However, a warning has been released by Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior, refraining government employees from using Whatsapp.

The app was deemed risky as it sends users’ information without their intervention to servers abroad and reportedly leak data, sending information from device’s address to remote server.

The notification, classified as confidential, rates Whatsapp as the most blacklisted Andriod and IOS app by organizations.

Source: Pakistan Today

The official communication recommended:

“a) Use of social media applications especially “WhatsApp” should be avoided as they send user information without their intervention to abroad servers

b) Install and UPDATE well-reputed antiviruses such as Kaspersky, Bitdefender, Nod32, Avast, etc

c) Install and regularly update software firewall such as Comodo Firewall of Zonealarm

d) Don’t download attachments from emails unless sure about the source.”

Government’s warning clearly indicates that everybody should take caution against probable dangers of Whatsapp. While it boasts over a billion users, it also has a danger looming of potential data leaks.

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Razer Launches its First Smartphone for Gamers!

Gaming company Razer has debuted its first Smartphone dedicated towards gamers! Earlier in the year, the company had purchased a Smartphone company called Nextbit.

Now the question which arises in our minds is that how can a gaming company design a Smartphone that caters to their needs, keeping in mind that games take up a lot of storage space, RAM needs to be plenty, no hanging issues, quality display, and much more.

Well, Razer has tried to make the impossible happen with Razer Smartphone aka Project Cheryl.

Razer Specifications

Razer Phone, aka ‘Project Cheryl’
SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
RAM 8GB dual-channel LPDDR4-1600
Storage Internal: 64GB UFS
External microSD class 10 2TB max
Display 5.7″ IGZO LCD 2560×1440
120 Hz Ultramotion
Wide Color Gamut
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Rear Cameras 12MP AF f/1.75 Wide
12MP AF f/2.6 Zoom
Dual PDAF
Dual-tone, dual-LED Flash
Front Camera 8MP f/2.0
Sound Stereo front facing speakers
Dual amplifiers
USB-C Audio Adapter with THX certified DAC
Power 4000 mAh battery
Qualcomm QuickCharge 4.0+
Wireless 802.11ac
Bluetooth 4.2
NFC
Bands GSM: Quad-band GSM UMTS: B1/2/3/4/5/8
LTE:B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/19/20/25/26/28/29/30/66
TDD LTE: B38/39/40/41 TD-SCDMA: B34/39
Dimensions 158.5 x 77.7 x 8 mm
6.24 x 3.06 x 0.31 in
Weight 197 grams
OS Android Nougat 7.1.1
Price $699
Availability Pre-orders on Nov-1
Shipping from 17-Nov

 

According to AnandTech, the Razer Phone is the first smartphone to bear the THX certification. In this case, Razer is offering a THX certified DAC for external audio, which will be available as a USB-C adapter since the Razer phone doesn’t offer a headset jack. Apparently, this is the new normal now, so RIP 3.5mm on phones.

Razer has chosen to ape the camera hardware from the iPhone, with dual 12 MP rear cameras. One offers a f/1.75 wide angle, and the other offers a f/2.6 zoom lens. It offers phase-detection auto-focus and a dual-tone dual-LED flash. The front camera is an 8 MP f/2.0 camera.

Gallery

 

Atif Aslam Makes World Record For Pakistan!

The melodious Tajdar-e-Haram sung by the king of melody was the opening number for Coke Studio Season 8, and was the blockbuster for that season. The soulful qawwali has broken all records crossing over 100 million views becoming the first Pakistani composition to reach such heights.

Atif Aslam’s qawwali was the highlight of the entire season and is a favorite of one and all. Besides crossing the 100 million view mark, Tajdar-e-Haram has received over 5 million engagements and has been viewed in 186 countries across the globe.

The song was an instant hit from the first day it was released and symbolizes the magic of Coke Studio coupled with the direction of the brilliant Strings.

atif aslam

People across the world have lauded Atif Aslam’s work for Tajdar-e-Haram and it seems like it’s not just Pakistanis who think he’s amazing!

Renown Indian director was all praises for our rockstar.

Here’s what he had to say, 

“OUTSTANDING. Never imagined Atif Aslam’s singing could be this good.”

Well, Sanjay, he is THAT good! The big news caused quite a stir on social media and was the talk of the town!

Natasha Khan, a singer on Coke Studio congratulated Atif for this feat

In case you missed it, here’s Atif Aslam’s Tajdar-e-Haram for Coke Studio Season 8.

Have something to add to the story? Let us know in the comments below!

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PCB Prohibits Usman Shinwari & 3 Others from Playing Cricket Matches!

Pakistan Cricket Board has prohibited many cricketers from participating in future matches until they get their medical clearance.

PCB is concerned about the fitness of their players, which include Usman Shinwari, Imad Wasim, Babar Azam, and Ruman Raees.

Along these four cricketers, 8 other cricketers have also been asked not to participate in any cricket match until deemed medically fit.

Recently, Pakistan played a series with Sri Lanka, whitewashing the Lankans in T20i matches. Shinwari’s massive contribution to the matches helps Pakistan secure a massive victory.

The 23-year-old finished with 5-34 as Sri Lanka, who won the toss and batted on an easy paced Sharjah stadium pitch, never recovered from early jolts of losing four wickets in the first three overs.

According to Crictracker, PCB has been considerate towards the cricketers who are willing to play in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

However, there have been conditional NOCs issued to those individuals.

On the other hand, the board has also requested the cricketers to take part in the domestic T20 series which is to start mid-November.

However, at the same time, PCB has issued special notices to skipper Sarfraz Ahmed, and a few other senior members to not participate in any other cricket match before the domestic T20 tournament.

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SSC-I 9th Class Results 2017 Announced, Board of Secondary Education Karachi

The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has finally announced the much-awaited results of SSC Part I (Class 9) Examinations 2017 for Science group.

Students of Science group seeking their marks can view their results for the SSC Part I (Class 9) Examinations 2017 here.

A special ceremony will be conducted to award the top three achievers at BSEK’s conference hall.

Earlier, Chairman of BSEK Professor Doctor Saeeduddin had announced that the results will be declared today on BSEK’s website

Congratulations to all students who passed with flying colors!

 

Twitter Pays Tribute to Quaid-e-Azam’s Only Daughter, Dina Wadia

In a sad state of affairs, another life comes to an end, and this time, it is none other than our beloved Quaid’s daughter. His only daughter, Dina Wadia, passed away in her home in New York at the age of 98.

Dina was born on 15th August 1919 and married a Bombay-based Parsi businessman, Neville Wadia.

She is survived by her children Diana N Wadia, son Nusli N Wadia, her grandsons Ness and Jeh Wadia and two great-grandchildren Jah and Ella Wadia.

Dina was the only child of Muhammad Ali Jinnah from his second wife Rattanbai Petit who was also known as Maryam Jinnah after marriage.

She has last visited Pakistan back in 2004 for a cricket series between Pakistan and India and had not visited the country since her father’s passing in 1948.

“This has been very sad and wonderful for me. May his dream for Pakistan come true,” wrote Dina Wadia in the visitor’s book, during her visit at the mausoleum of Quaid-i-Azam. She had also visited the mausoleum of Madar-i-Millat Fatima Jinnah to pay respects to her aunt.

Social Media Tribute

Bollywood Diva Pretty Zinta remembers Dina Wadia

Pakistani Politician Sherry Rehman also pays tribute

 

Shehbaz Sharif Follows

May she rest in peace.

 

Haier’s Best Selling Refrigerator Globally, the Turbo Cool Series Leaves the Competition Far Behind in the Pakistan Market

Haier’s ever-popular Turbo Cool Refrigerator Series is a favorite with customers globally and here in Pakistan. The Turbo-Cool series now comes with a number of upgrades that make the series even better than before.

The word ‘Turbo’ is both for speed and enhanced operational efficiency. The Turbo series is designed for deeper cooling – minus 25 degrees Celsius (that is minus 7 degrees more than other refrigerators) and do it faster (more than 30% faster than the competition).

The Turbo Cool Refrigerator’s other industry-leading features include:

  • 50% Energy Saving, the result of Haier’s energy efficient technology
  • 40% thicker insulation, to increase cooling efficiency and retention
  • Multi-layer Gasket on the doors, to retain cooling inside
  • Balanced cooling throughout the refrigerator compartment
  • 5-way evaporator to increase cooling efficiency

Best of all, the upgraded Turbo Series Refrigerators come with Haier’s exclusive 10-year warranty. This means that with 50% energy saving your Turbo Series will probably pay back its price within three years of efficient operation.

Haier’s new upgraded Turbo Cool Series, more peace of mind and more money saving for you!

Karachi Biennale ’17 and TPL Insurance proudly present globally acclaimed Pakistani artist Shahzia Sikander

The Biennale is Pakistan’s largest international contemporary art event aiming to bring together innovation, excellence and criticality through a multiplicity of curatorial strategies. Seeking to engage the community through art, the Biennale strengthens a global art exchange showcasing artists from Pakistan to the world.

The event focusses on the curated exhibits, with over 140 artists from all across the world including Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Far East. Amongst these artists is the critically acclaimed and internationally renowned Pakistani artist Shahzia Sikander, whose innovative work led her to her meteoric rise globally in the early to mid-nineties. At the age of 30, Sikander was accredited as the first South Asian artist and the youngest to have a survey on her work in Washington DC in 1999.

TPL Insurance  – the official sponsors for bringing Shahzia Sikander and her exclusive artwork to enthral the people of Pakistan in Biennale, are resolute that not only would her artwork be ‘eye catching’ for the public, but will also provide a learning opportunity for the youth of the country who wish to excel in the field of arts, by having an opportunity to witness artwork from an artist of such high stature as Shahzia, who is the first Pakistani-American to be inducted in the National Portrait Gallery Smithsonian (2017) and is also the first Pakistani to win the inaugural US National Medal of Art 2012.

In 2004, Newsweek listed Sikander as one of the most important South Asians transforming the American cultural landscape. In 2006 she received the Mac Arthur Genius Award and was also appointed a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum, Davos, Switzerland appointed Sikander as a Young Global Leader. In 2010, Sikander was elected a National Academician by the National Academy in New York City.

Sikander has served on the Master Jury 2013 for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. She is a member of the Asian Art Council at the Guggenheim Museum, New York, and has also served on the artist advisory team for the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. She is also a member of the board of trustees of Art21, the non-profit organization that produces Art in the Twenty-First Century documentaries. In 2017 she joined the New York City Mayor’s Advisory Commission on City Art, Monuments, and Markers.

Shahzia not only continues to inspire the artists from all generations through her artwork and supreme achievements, but also urges them to pursue contemporary miniature painting as she is also globally recognized for her ground breaking work in miniature painting at the National College of Arts, Lahore including her game-changer thesis “The Scroll (1989-90), which received national critical acclaim, winning the prestigious Shakir Ali and the Haji Sharif awards, subsequently launching the medium into the forefront of NCA’s program, and bringing international recognition to this medium within contemporary art practices.

While Shahzia’s impressive artwork continues to compliment the beauty of Biennale this year, large number of art-lovers are gracing the exhibition with their presence at the historical 160-year old Narayan Jagannath Vaidya (NJV) High School, which is the main venue of the event, while the spectacular Frere Hall has been chosen to host the closing ceremony of November 5.

The event is Pakistan’s largest international contemporary art event aiming to bring together innovation, excellence and criticality through a multiplicity of curatorial strategies. Seeking to engage the community through art, the Biennale strengthens a global art exchange showcasing artists like Shahzia Sikander and many others from across the globe to Pakistan.

Celebrating Brand Shah Rukh Khan on His Birthday!

Bollywood’s ‘Baadshah’, Shah Rukh Khan needs no introduction, the star has evolved over decades from his debut in Deewana to his latest heartwarming film Jab Harry Met Sejal. To date, he’s been seen in 80 Bollywood films and has earned various accolades during this time.

We loved him then and we love him now!

SRK-BirthDay

King Khan has now become a brand in himself, one could say he’s been a brand ambassador for everything under the sun. His brand equity has always been dependable making him one of the highest paid celebrities in the world. From Pan masalas to huge endorsements like Pepsi and Tag Heuer he’s done it all!

On the star’s 52nd post, we take a look at some of the Iconic Ads SRK has appeared in over the decades! 

1. Pepsi

In an avatar, as never seen before, SRK never fails to surprise us! The Pepsi loving ‘Sapera’ caused quite a stir.

2. Pan Vilas TVC ft SRK and Adeel Chaudhry

This came as a shock to all as we didn’t think he would endorse a brand like Pan Vilas.

3. Lux

The first time Lux introduced a male brand endorser for their TVC’s they chose the superstar SRK creating a trend that has is now a norm.

4. Fair and Handsome

SRK was featured in Fair and Handsome, talking about his journey in Bollywood this ad was worlds apart from other fairness creams ads.

5. Tag Heuer

The couture Swiss watch brand chose SRK as one of the first faces outside of Hollywood to endorse their brand across Asia.

6. Hyundai

SRK was part of the ‘Be the Better Guy Campaign’ led by Hyundai Motors. Giving out safety messages such as don’t drink and drive and don’t use the mobile while driving.

7. Frooti

Bollywood’s King Khan was featured in this hilarious ad for the beverage brand, Frooti! The versatility Khan can portray in his various roles is what makes him an absolute treat to watch.

8. Sunfeast

Sunfeast Golden Bakes released this TVC in 2013, where SRK looks much younger and we can’t argue it is a funny ad.

9. D’Decor

Shah Rukh Khan stars alongside his better half Gauri Khan in this light-hearted commercial for the D’decor app that makes interior decorating a breeze!

 

10. Dish TV

The Raees star is incomplete with his popular SRK pose and charm, this Dish TV ad is full of Khan’s personality and charm which makes it worth the watch.

Have any more iconic SRK commercials to add to the list? Let us know in the comments below.

10 Mahira Khan TVC’s That Prove She’s The Most Wanted Brand Ambassador

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NADRA Issues CNIC to Chinese Citizen & Pakistanis are Losing it!

Remember the time NADRA changed your birthdate? Or the time when they accidentally spelt your name wrong making you think they should change their name to Starbucks? Well, jokes apart, this time, NADRA has issued an official CNIC too a Chinese man!

A picture of a CNIC belonging to Feng Lin Cui has been going viral. According to his CNIC, the country of stay is in China, Mainland. Here’s what Pakistanis are saying;

Social Media Reactions

So, now the real question is…. was the CNIC issued because he is a Pakistani by birth, and just got a Smartcard made, or, is it because of CPEC. Well, it makes more sense to come to a conclusion that CPEC is probably the right answer.

The project has open doors for thousands of individuals across the border to come and explore hundreds of opportunities Pakistan has to offer. In a report by ET,

“A lot of industries are already saturated in China,” said Zhang, who has worked in property, electrical appliances and household goods in China and says he wants to explore the potential for setting up factories or importing Chinese goods. “Pakistan’s development is behind China, so it will hold better opportunities compared to home.”

But the new arrivals face dangers, creating a headache for Pakistani security officials.  We are yet to see what happens and how many more Chinese individuals will be getting their own CNICs as CPEC starts nearing its completion.

 

Samsung Galaxy S9; Leaks, Specs, Price, Release Date & More

It’s too hard to keep calm knowing that the Galaxy S9 is on its way, even though the Galaxy S8 just this the shelves a couple of months ago! None the less, the S9 is already stealing hearts and catching all the attention pre-hand.

Here is whats in store:

Specs

– 5.8in / 6.2in QHD+ Super AMOLED curved display (570ppi / 529ppi)
– Android 8.0 ‘O’
– Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (US) / Samsung Exynos (UK)
– Cat 18 LTE support (1.2Gbps download speeds)
– Display embedded fingerprint scanner
– Dual rear-facing camera
– Bixby AI assistant with dedicated button
– USB-C

Release Date

According to reports, Samsung might be debuting the S9 earlier than its usual expectancy which is towards the end of the year. In fact, the company could possibly be planning on launching it at MWC!

This has been further fuelled as the displays look set to arrive in November, which puts the final delivery date, based on previous timings, at January.

Price

The expected price of the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are around £689 (just above Rs. 96,000) and £779 (108,674).

Leak: Facial Recognition

Samsung Galaxy S9 might be borrowing Apple’s Face ID feature! A new leak has hinted that Samsung will be trying a technology which is similar to Apple’s facial recognition, however, it is still not clear how ditto will it be.

Leak: Ditch or Not to Ditch Fingerprint Sensor?

It’s expected that Samsung will ditch the rear-facing fingerprint sensor, and there’s also talk that the S9 and S9 Plus will feature a dual camera setup similar to that seen on the Galaxy Note 8.

 

 

Shaan Shahid Gets Lauded By International Media

Pakistan’s showbiz industry is known for the powerhouse talent it holds. Our very own actors and actresses have received appraise from across the globe and are often seen working across the border.

However, none have yet stepped into the glamor-filled Hollywood Industry that tops all entertainment industries of the world. We wouldn’t be shocked if this would change in the near future.

Shaan Shahid’s Arth – The Destination has been making waves in Pakistan, but it seems like it’s not just Lollywood that’s interested in our macho hero! Shaan has been seen speaking about his upcoming film internationally at BBC world in the United Kingdom.

Shaan Promotes Arth – The Destination at BBC World!

Shaan’s stardom Crosses International Borders!

The Arth star was also featured on a talk show on the BBC Asian Network with Haroon Rashid.

The film is all set to release on the 21st of December, 2017 and stars the beautiful Humaima Malick, Mohib Mirza, and the maestro, Shaan himself. As seen below, he’s the man behind and in front of the camera as well.

Humaima Malick Shares BTS shots from Arth 2

The movie is being edited and being brought to completion in London under the direction of Shaan 

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Ahsan Khan Alerts Pakistan to Help a Disabled Girl

Over the past years, Ahsan Khan has proved that he is a force to be reckoned with! His awe-inspiring role as Paa-Imtiaz in drama serial Udaari was lauded by the whole nation, making him bag a plethora of accolades for his impeccable performance.

While he always has his hands full with various projects, Khan puts his glam-status to a good cause by focusing on charitable work and uses his influential voice to aware society about social issues.

The hero has been spotted countless times spending his day with the orphans of SOS Village. 

He even helped an educated old man get a job and set up a major example for the whole of Pakistan.

Many might not be aware that Ahsan set up a ‘Wall of Kindness’ for Karachi’s underprivileged lot. 

And now Khan has won millions of hearts by helping a disabled girl who is in dire need of medical aid.

Taking to Facebook, the actor has alerted the whole of Pakistan about her ordeal and requested his fans to contribute to her cause.

The young girl Afhseen, hailing from Mithi had a severe injury which led to her neck hanging at 180 degrees.

What is worse, Afsheen’s father is suffering from mouth cancer and hence the family needs some serious financial help.

Ahsan Khan’s love for humanity is apparent via his perpetual philanthropic efforts and he continues to serve as an inspiring role model to his aficionados.

Social media can not help lauding the superstar for putting his fame and fortune to good use. Let’s all unite to save Afsheen’s life and help her out for a better today and an even better tomorrow.

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Latif Kapadia Memorial Welfare Trust Allies with The Hunar Foundation to Launch Awareness Drive In Safeguarding Common Ailments

Latif Kapadia Memorial Welfare Trust(LKMWT) has joined hands with The Hunar Foundation (THF) in an effort to create an awareness for various basic health issues and the particular effects of consuming “Gutka. To safeguard the common ailments within the society by adapting precautionary measures.

Following this alliance, ‘Gutka Eradication’ event was held at the Karachi Institute of THF, with the core purpose of educating the students about the harmful effects of eating gutka, and necessary precautionary steps that need to be ensured to overcome this addiction.

The workshop was conducted by Dr. Dinaz Ghandhi, Honorary Board Member LKMWT who is also an Associate Professor, Altamash Institute and Consultant oral and Maxillofacial surgeon at Aga Khan University Hospital. Ms Naeema Kapadia – Program Director — LKMWT, along with Mr Farman Khan and Mr Arsalan Khan of LKMWT, also participated in the workshop.

Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Dinaz Ghandhi said, “Our youth holds immense value in terms of the nation’s progress, and for that, it is our duty to ensure these young kids are well educated towards basic health issues.It is pertinent for these children to understand the level of threat, Gutka and other such eatables possess, it not only leads them to ailments but also halts their progress in academic lives,” she concluded.

Ms Naeema Kapadia of LKMWT added, ‘’We will continue to reach out to the marginalized communities in spreading awareness of the menace of gutka consumption. Together, LKMWT and THF aim to advocate, educate, and empower the youth of our communities for improved health.”

Also present at the event, were Air Commodore (Retd)- Muhammad Nasiruddin, Principal of the DMSTI of The Hunar Foundation- Karachi and Mr Abdul Razzaq Sandhu, Academic Coordinator at the DMSTI.

Air Commodore (Retd) Muhammad Nasiruddin added, “THF has given a platform to the Health Sector to raise awareness about urgent health care issues prevalent in our society. We at THF invited LKMWT to hold a workshop on the menace of gutka consumption– LKMWT raised concerns of THF students about the effects of using pan, chalia and gutka, who will now become ambassadors and carry the message to their families and communities forward.

The event and workshop were attended by many students along with the officials of LKMWT and THF, which aims to empower the youth of our country through such collaborations.