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Rape Does NOT Rob Women of ‘Honor’: Shoaib Mansoor’s Powerful Note About Verna

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Ever since Shoaib Mansoor announced the launch of his film ‘Verna’ last year, all eyes are on the veteran director and his potential blockbuster. While he has left Pakistan stunned and inspired with his unforgettable, ground-breaking movies ‘Khuda Kay Liye” and ‘Bol’, we all await the magic he will create with his new film, starring the superwoman Mahira Khan.

His past ventures were based on the strong social messages, revolving around bold female protagonists. The fearless director has always dared to speak the unspeakable and voiced his views about the most taboo-ed issues in Pakistan.

Seems like Mansoor is all set to achieve yet another milestone in cinema industry with Verna.

Its trailer shows a sense of motive, freshness and vitality, that we rarely see in Pakistani films.

Also, it will unveil Mahira Khan as a victim of sexual assault, a role she has never played before. 

Talking about the crucial issue of rape in Pakistani society, Mansoor took to Facebook and shared his strong views on the matter!

“Rape is one of the most prevalent and ugly forms of crimes against women in Pakistan”

Normally, women are accused and shunned for triggering sexual onslaught upon themselves. But Mansoor shed light on a different reason.

 “All this happens in the context of patriarchy where the bodies of women have become the battle ground for men to fight their battles of honor, power and revenge”

He congratulated the makers of Na Maloom Afraad 2 and Punjab Nahi Jaungi on the success of the movie.

But he also made a point that while cinema needs to entertain viewers, it also has a duty to prompt people to think!

“we also need some to say something thought provoking. I hope I am provoking some thought”

Read his complete letter here!

“Rape is one of the most prevalent and ugly forms of crimes against women in Pakistan. Although the women’s movement has…

Posted by Shoaib Mansoor on Wednesday, October 25, 2017

 

What do you think about Shoaib Mansoor’s note?

Let us know in the comments below.

 

Government Announced 70 Public Sector Enterprises to be Privatized

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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Pakistan’s private sector is soon going to experience a major boom after the Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCOP) has approved 70 Public Sector Enterprises (PSE) to be privatized as reported by ProPakistani.

42 out of the 70 enterprises have been listed under the Early Implementation program. The companies included in the program will undergo the privatization program within the next few years.

The 42 Companies That are in the Early Implementation Program: 

HBL, UBL, Allied Bank, Pakistan Petroleum Limited. Pak Arab Refinery Company, and National Power Construction have already undergone the process and been privatized.

Some of the big corporations include, PIA, Pakistan State Oil, National Bank of Pakistan and Pakistan Steel Mills these have all been state owned enterprises for decades. Continuous financial losses have resulted in the final decision of PIA being privatized. Massive changes should be expected following the privatization of these entities.

  1. Habib Bank Limited (Completed)
  2. United Bank Limited (Completed)
  3. Allied Bank Limited (Completed)
  4. National Investment Trust Limited
  5. Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Bank
  6. First Women Bank Ltd
  7. National Bank of Pakistan
  8. National Insurance Company
  9. Pakistan Reinsurance Company
  10. State Life Insurance Corporation
  11. House Building Finance Corporation
  12. Industrial Development Bank Limited
  13. Oil and Gas Development Corporation Ltd.
  14. Pakistan Petroleum Limited (Completed)
  15. Pakistan State Oil Company Limited
  16. Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited
  17. Sui Southern Gas Company Limited
  18. Mari Petroleum Limited
  19. Government Holding Private Limited
  20. National Power Construction Company (Completed)
  21. Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited
  22. Islamabad Electric Supply Company Limited
  23. Lahore Electric Supply Company Limited
  24. Gujranwala Electric Power Company Limited
  25. Multan Electric Power Company Limited
  26. Peshawar Electric Supply Company Limited
  27. Hyderabad Electric Supply Company Limited
  28. Quetta Electric Supply Company Limited
  29. Sukkur Electric Power Company
  30. Kot Addu Power Company
  31. Jamshoro Power Generation Company Ltd
  32. Central Power Generation Company Ltd
  33. Lakhra Power Generation Company Ltd
  34. Northern Power Generation Company Ltd
  35. Pakistan Engineering Company
  36. Heavy Electrical Complex
  37. Pakistan Steel Mills Corporation & its units
  38. Pakistan International Airlines Corporation
  39. Pakistan National Shipping Corporation
  40. PIA-IL (Roosevelt Hotel, NY & Scribe Hotel, Paris)
  41. Telephone Industries of Pakistan, Haripur
  42. Convention Center Islamabad

List of 70 Companies that will be Privatized

Courtesy: ProPakistani
Courtesy: ProPakistani
Courtesy: ProPakistani

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Faran Tahir Appears In Final Season of American Series Scandal

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Alefyah Hasnain
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Pakistani-American Hollywood actor Faran Tahir made an appearance in the second episode of the seventh season of American TV series Scandal.

The episode, which aired on 12th October’17, featured Faran in the role of Bashran’s President Rashad, who is the US President Mellie Grant’s guest of honor at a state dinner designed to mend relations with the unstable Bashrani government.

SCANDAL – “Pressing the Flesh” – President Mellie Grant hosts a state dinner for President Rashad of Bashran in a first step toward peace in the Middle East, and in case Mellie’s charm alone doesn’t work, Olivia secretly puts Jake to work so that they are armed with a back-up plan. Meanwhile, the team at Quinn Perkins & Associates attends the party in hopes to gain more high-profile clientele, on “Scandal,” airing THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth)
BELLAMY YOUNG, FARAN TAHIR
SCANDAL – “Pressing the Flesh” – President Mellie Grant hosts a state dinner for President Rashad of Bashran in a first step toward peace in the Middle East, and in case Mellie’s charm alone doesn’t work, Olivia secretly puts Jake to work so that they are armed with a back-up plan. Meanwhile, the team at Quinn Perkins & Associates attends the party in hopes to gain more high-profile clientele, on “Scandal,” airing THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 (9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Mitch Haaseth)
BELLAMY YOUNG, FARAN TAHIR

Since Bashran is within a year of nuclear capability, the ultimate goal of the US government in this episode was to get Rashad’s signature on a de-proliferation agreement. Initially refusing to cave into any pressure or blackmail, Rashad eventually agrees to negotiate when he is saved from an assassination attempt. The episode ended with hinting a possible romance between President Rashad and President Mellie Grant.

Faran’s role in the final seventh season of Scandal is a recurring one. He will next be seen in the fourth episode which will air on 26th October’17, followed by the fifth episode which will air on 2nd November’17.

Scandal is a Shonda Rhimes production which airs on ABC Network. The star cast of the show also includes Kerry Washington, Guillermo Diaz, Darby Stanchfield, Katie Lowes, Tony Goldwyn, Jeff Perry, Bellamy Young, Joshua Malina, Scott Foley, George Newbern and Cornelius Smith Jr.

 

 

50kg Tortoise Meat Seized in Punjab!

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Alefyah Hasnain
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For a nation which is suffering greatly in terms of wildlife depletion, it comes as a shock when another attempt on smuggling tortoise meat to China was caught red-handed. The demand for the meat is high and Chinese are ready to pay a high price for it.

Recently, a consignment heading towards Hongkong was caught by Sindh Wildlife officials and now it has been reported that two poachers were arrested for illegal selling of 50 kg of tortoise meat to Chinese nationals in a southern district of Punjab.

Two Poachers Arrested for Selling Tortoise Meat

Courtesy: Express Tribune

 

The arrest was made by the Wildlife Department when the poachers were shooting tortoises in the Saraya Sidhoo area of Kanewal district. The meat was also seized and is in possession of the department. The poachers will now be presented in a court of law.

Courtesy: Express Tribune

As per the provincial director of the Wildlife Department, Mohammad Gashgori, the two men are part of a bigger gang that has been involved in the smuggling of tortoise meat for the past 6 months.

He further added,

“The meat is being supplied to Chinese restaurants.”

The Punjab Government has banned the hunting and selling of tortoise meat. Ghashgori also mentioned,

“Strict action would be taken against anyone found involved in this illegal trade.”

After the arrest of the two gang members, the Wildlife Department officials are on a manhunt for the rest of the gang involved in this illegal trade.

Courtesy: Express Tribune

The Chinese have a high demand for tortoise meat as they believe it has aphrodisiac qualities and prolongs life, is a good source of protein and is high in calcium.

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Foldable-Dual Screen Flip-Smartphone has Launched!

By
Anusha Sachwani
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Remember how Samsung and LG were trying to make a foldable phone and how Apple joined the race, which is rumoured to be working with LG on a foldable OLED Smartphone?

Well, looks like a US-based manufacturer beat them to it by finally making a fold-able dual screen Smartphone that actually works and will be on sale!

The company behind the phone is Axon M.

ZTE Axon M has been launched exclusively on AT&T in the US and will be available starting next month. The Chinese company has confirmed that the Axon M will also be making its way to other markets including China, Europe, and Japan.

The company is also in the works of introducing the new Axon M as a multimedia device as it claims it fits in a pocket quite easily when folded. The smartphone comes in 4 different modes.

Including;

  • Dual mode, which will allow users to use two different apps on separate screens;
  • The extended mode can stream email or allows users play games on a full 6.75-inch full-HD display;
  • Mirror mode, which allows users to mirror the same content on both the screen when folded with both screens in different directions.
  • Traditional mode, which allows users to use the device as a conventional smartphone. ZTE Axon M will be available at $24.17 for 30 months on AT&T Next when they have eligible service.

Specifications

  • The ZTE Axon M features two 5.2-inch dual full-HD TFT LCD displays with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
  • It is powered by Snapdragon 821 SoC, which may seem slightly outdated.
  • It comes with 4GB of RAM and packs 64GB inbuilt storage.
  • there’s 20-megapixel single camera which can be used for rear and front-facing shots.
  • The rear camera comes with f/1.8 aperture.
  • The Android 7.1.2 Nougat-based handset packs 3180mAh battery and supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging.

Hum Style Awards 2017: Best & Worst Dressed Celebrities

By
Alefyah Hasnain
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Yet another awards night took the city by storm on Saturday, the Q Mobile Hum Style Awards 2017 were attended by the creme de la creme of the showbiz and fashion fraternity.

This year the Hum Awards were a tad bit different, instead of the usual red carpet, there was a bumble bee themed carpet consisting of the colors black, yellow and white. While some celebrities looked smashing others didn’t quite meet the mark this time at the ‘retro-styled’ awards!

Hum Style Awards 2017 Winners’ List Revealed!

Let’s have a look at who received the thumbs up from the fashion police! 

Best Dressed Celebrities

  1. Sadaf Kanwal

We absolutely loved the Sadaf Kanwal’s look, she proved how one could never go wrong with a black ‘saree’ by Zaheer Abbas. No wonder the diva won the best model of the year award.

2. Ayesha Omar

The Bulbulay actress looked like she stepped right out of a fairytale! Donning a couture gown by Valdrin Sahiti the actress looked drop dead gorgeous.

3. Sunita Marshal

Lady in Black looked absolutely stunning in a bespoke Saree by Asim Jofa

4. Shoaib Malik

Star cricketer, Malik proved he’s truly the ‘all-rounder’. The dapper dresser looked no less than a model at the QHSA!

Just hit the #HUMStyleAwards red carpet and showing off my new @munibnawaz outfit 😎

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5. Feroze Khan

Just Meh!

There were some who dressed well but didn’t meet the perfect criteria, with just a tad bit missing here and there these celebrities rocked the average boat!

  1. Sajal Aly

 

#QHSA17 Wearing @zaheerabbasofficial Hair&makeup @saimabargfrede

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2. Hareem Farooq

3. Hania Aamir

4. Saba Qamar

Worst Dressed Celebrities

Sadly, with every award show, there are always some who definitely don’t meet the best-dressed mark. So who were the worst dressed celebs at the Q Mobile Hum Style Awards? Our advice? These celebrities need to change their stylists ASAP!

1. Mawra Hocane

The front flip coupled with the smokey eye makeup and a bright red outfit receives thumbs down from us!

2. Syra Shehroze

The actress resembled the annoying orange on the retro carpet. We highly disapprove of this bright colored  Syra donned with crimson pumps. What was the star thinking?

3. Ali Rehman Khan

The Parchi actor took the bumblebee carpet theme to heart and dressed up like one too!

4. Mira Sethi

Ever seen your favorite desi-desert, the ‘Gola Ganda’ come to life? Well, now you have.

5. Bilal Abbas Khan

Seems like the actor took his ‘Rangrez’ character way too seriously. Sadly the star couldn’t pull off this Ranveer Singh outfit. Better luck next time, maybe?

About last night Wearing @varoinmarwah Styled by @raoalikhan #qmobilehumstyleawards

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6. Urwa Hocane

The older Hocane definitely needs a new stylist, the outfit was a mixture of glittery, cutwork and 3D flowers. There seems to be too much going in one dress.

7. Ainy Jaffry Rehman

This bed-sheet worthy print was not suitable for the Hum Style Awards, we wonder what the delicate darling was thinking.

8. Hassan Riaz

The designer was spotted at the awards wearing his own label. From the hair to the flowery jacket and red netted shirt, this was a complete and utter disaster!

 

Car Sales Witness Massive Increase in Q1 of 2017-18

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Anusha Sachwani
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Sale of cars in the country rose to 50,640 units during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2017-18 compared to the sale of 41,405 units during the same period of last year showing an increase of 22.3 percent.

On year on year basis, the sale of passenger cars witnessed an increase of 11 percent as it rose to 15,639 units in September 2017 from 14,088 units in September 2016.

The latest data issued by Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) revealed:

Toyota Corolla

The break-up figures show that a number of Toyota Corolla cars sold during the first quarter (July-September) 2017-18, remained 12,765 units compared to 12,655 units during the first quarter of preceding fiscal year.

Honda

Similarly, Honda Cars witnessed an increase of 30 percent during the period under review as it increased from 8,059 units last year to 10,534 units in the current year.

Suzuki

Sale of Suzuki Swift, however, witnessed a negligible decline during the corresponding period as during first quarter of 2016-17, 1,046 units were sold out while during the same period the f current fiscal year, the sale was recorded at 1,044 units.

Sale of Suzuki Cultus also witnessed an increase of 56 percent to 5,181 units in July-September (2017-18) from 3,322 units in same period of previous year.

Besides, Suzuki WagonR also witnessed a sharp increase as it rose to 5,789 units from 3,385 units in first three months of the year 2016-17

Shahdab Khan Gets Trolled by Indians!

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Anusha Sachwani
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Remember when Pakistan beat India in the Champions Trophy and won the title of ‘World Champions’?

Remember how proud you felt at that moment, with your chest broadened with pride at those hard-working men who gave it everything they had for their country, for you?

We love our sportsmen when they are victorious when they accomplish the impossible, then why do we make fun of the same men in green who have made this nation proud? Such is an example of Shadab Khan.

He was one of the main assets Pakistan had against India to stay in the Champions Trophy and claim the title and award. However, after a girl had inboxed him and made conversation, the respected cricketer turned into a laughing stalk because of his English.

Followed by;

Then came… the mistake!

Soon, the troller got trolled himself!

And it continued!

Remember, it’s the performance on the ground in the uniform that counts not if ‘hair’ is spelt or pronounced!

Fanta’s Teen Marketing Officer Hina Altaf is Rocking, Rolling & Laughing With Fans!

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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Over the past few days, Fanta Pakistan had created a massive social media brouhaha with the selection of its first ever ‘Teen marketing Officer’.

And boy, what a fun-filled competition it was between the sweet and sassy, Hina Altaf and the girl with a guitar, Maria Unera.

Both the stunners were amazeballs in their own ways. But, there was only one beauty that could be crowned the winner!

Finally, the competition has reached its nail-biting conclusion and Chief Fanta Fun Officer, Zaid Ali declared Hina Altaf as Fanta’s Teen Marketing Officer.

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Well, to be honest, we are NOT surprised.

Bby!😍💙 . #fantateentakeover ❤ @hinaaltaf

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Who could have resisted voting for this dazzling, doe-eyed diva?

A post shared by Hina Altaf Khan (@hinaaltaf) on

But she’s more than just a pretty face.

To hum apko shukrya adda kartay hain 1.4m followers ka 💕

A post shared by Hina Altaf Khan (@hinaaltaf) on

Not only she’s a veritable acting dynamo…

A post shared by Hina Altaf Khan (@hinaaltaf) on

She is a trailblazer, super crazy and totally Fanta-stic!

💕

A post shared by Hina Altaf Khan (@hinaaltaf) on

The bubbly babe has reaped a huge fan base, reached the pinnacle of success and is loved by millions every since her dream debut in Hum TV’s Udaari.

While she started very young in television, Hina reached the heights of stardom in no time, claiming the throne as Queen of Celebrity Teens in the industry.

Ecstatic about her latest feat, Fanta’s new TMO took to Facebook and interacted with her fans! And netizens could not help pouring their love for the pretty powerhouse!

For those who missed Hina’s chat, can watch it here!

Hina Live Address

Hina Altaf Khan is Fanta's first ever Teen Marketing Officer and she wants you peepz to stay tuned to see all the crazy fun she's bringing to your lives. #FantaTeenTakeover

Posted by Fanta on Sunday, October 22, 2017

Zaid and Hina surely make an awesome duo. We can’t wait to see what fun activities and exciting surprises they have in store for us! We are sure the two will get up to some mind-boggling fun!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates!

 

 

 

 

Hum Style Awards 2017 Winners’ List Revealed!

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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Hum Style Awards 201

Flaunting the perfect pomp and the right razzmatazz, Hum Style Awards 2017 were held in full dazzle in Karachi. The prestigious award gala returns with its latest season to honor the best of the best in the entertainment industry

Hum Style Awards 2017 Winners’ List is now out and you must see who won and who lost! For sure it was an evening packed with glamor, grace, and fun.  All of our beloved stars bagged the beautiful golden accolade.

 

HUM STYLE AWARDS 2017 WINNERS’ LIST

Designer Of The Year – Demi Couture Zaheer Abbas
Designer Of The Year – Menswear Ismail Farid
Designer Of The Year – Bridal Shehla Chatoor
Designer Of The Year – Lawn Sana Safinaz
Retail Brand Of The Year: Apparel Generation
Designer Of The Year – Jewellery Rema Taseer
Best Female Model Sadaf Kanwal
Best Male Model Salman Riaz
Fashion Photographer Of The Year Ashna Khan
Hair And Makeup Artist Of The Year
Rising Talent Of The Year Saheefa Jabbar MHM Photography
Fashion Publication of the Year Diva magazine
Most Stylish Sports Personality Shoaib Malik
Most Stylish TV Host HSY& Hamza Ali Abbasi
Most Stylish TV Actor Feroze Khan
Most Stylish TV Actress Ayesha Omar
Most Stylish Male Performer Farhad Humayun
Brand Development Award Khaadi
Most Stylish Female Performer Meesha Shafi
Qmobile Style Icon Atif Aslam
Most Stylish Actor Film Osman Khalid Butt

 

Hum Style Awards 2017: Best & Worst Dressed Celebrities

 

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Gai’a: Renowned Japanese Restaurants Launches High Tea Menu

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Web Desk
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The trendsetting Japanese fusion restaurant Gai’a opened its doors for people for their new menu of High Tea. This is a new addition to the already existing powerful menu that they offer. The event took place on Thursday afternoon at Gai’a in Defence Phase 5.

Gai’a takes pride in seeking the best of everything and same goes for its sister company, Pink Pistachio.

Gai’a and Pink Pistachio are the perfect match and for this high tea menu both of them have partnered up to bring out the best ingredients, and attention to detail. The exclusive high tea launch event at Gai’a tailored the high tea basic foundation offer that became more elaborate along with a delectable premium high tea platter.

The premium platter has more savories and pastries in addition to the tea that can be tweaked further by selecting from the 13 unique and exotic tea blends or from the three blooming flower tea options.

Speaking about Gai’a’s high tea concept, Yasmeen Hasan, COO Gai’a, added, “The ethos behind Gai’a is to please its guests. The high tea hits just the right notes in helping complete the perfect dining experience melody — Rich, exquisite, detailed, and fun.”

The event was a success and among the many distinguished people who attended the launch were Asad Sheikh, Amna Kardar, Amina Raja, Ahad Raza Mir, Asma Chisty, Juggun Kazim, Khadijah Shah, Kamiar Rokni, Mehrbano Sethi, Madiha Rashid, Maheen Kardar, Mehr Khan, Mehak Malik, Naz Mansha, Natasha Kamal, Mrs. Shahida Saigol, Sanam Taseer, Sara Saigol, Ruby, Rehan Bashir, Melanie Saigol and Zara Noor Abbas.

From the Ted Baker tea cups & amp; tea serving sets from Alessi; to some of the best teas, pastries and savories everything was simply exquisite. The music, lighting and ambience had set out to be the best with the goal to please customers. It was evident that the aim was undoubtedly met as this high tea not only appealed to all senses but also our taste buds.

About Gai’a

Opened in February, 2017, Gai’a’s peaceful and serene setting really is an oasis of calm in the heart of Lahore. The ethos behind Gai’a is to please their guests with a pleasant and memorable dining experience, in a fun, vibrant and sophisticated environment. Their ingredients are carefully selected to ensure they are of the highest quality, and are plated to please the eye. Gai’a’s modern Japanese cuisine delivers authentic flavors blended with a creative mind.
High Tea is available daily between 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Guests can call 0300 0453737 for reservations.

How to Run YouTube in the Background [Android & iOS]

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Anusha Sachwani
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YouTube is a very popular music application which is used by hundreds of thousands each day across the globe.

While everyone loves the application as it makes finding and listening to music videos and watching them easily.

Here’s how you can run the application to enjoy your playlist;

iOS

  1. Download the Dolphin web browser to your iOS device.
  2. Open www.youtube.com in Dolphin.
  3. Navigate to the video you want to listen to and press play.
  4. Exit the Dolphin app and you’ll be able to resume playback from the iOS Control Center.

Android

  1. Open www.youtube.com in the Chrome browser.
  2. In the three-dot menu at the top right, check the “Request desktop site” box.
  3. Navigate to the video you want to listen to and press play.
  4. If you’re shown a warning saying YouTube wants to send you notifications, accept it.
  5. Exit the Chrome app and you’ll be able to resume playback from the notification menu.

Expo 2020 Dubai: 30,000 Volunteers Needed!

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Alefyah Hasnain
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The most awaited Dubai Expo 2020 is gearing up and preparations for the grand event are well underway. A hunt for more than 30,000 volunteers has been launched who would be the ‘face’ of the largest global gathering in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.

The volunteers will be coming from various nationalities and backgrounds and will be playing an important role in the Expo. The task will include welcoming about 25 million visitors over the six-month-long event. 70% of visitors are to come from outside the UAE which is the largest proportion ever in the history of the expo.

 

Volunteer Roles 

Volunteers can participate in the events leading up to the Expo 2020 and also attend the brainstorming sessions which could have their ideas be included in the plans. This time’s Expo’s main theme is, ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’

There are more than 45 roles available for volunteers which include welcoming guests to managing events with about 16 million hours of work spread across 173 days. People who decide to volunteer will gain hands-on experience and exposure to such a ground-breaking event.

Reem Ebrahim Al Hashemi, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director-General of Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau commented on the event and the search for volunteers,

“Expo 2020 is a global event for everyone to learn, innovate, create, and have fun by sharing ideas and working together and we are proud to include opportunities for more than 30,000 volunteers from any age, nationality or background, reflecting the diversity of our Expo and our nation”

Najeeb Mohammad Al Ali, Executive Director, Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau also added,

“We will focus on attracting various groups of society, including university students, housewives, retirees, employees and people of determination. There will be opportunities for everyone, in line with Expo 2020’s theme”

Registration

The registration to become a volunteer at the Expo 2020 will begin online on Friday, 20th October 2017. The launch event will be held at The Beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence.

Click here to register yourself as a Dubai Expo 2020 volunteer.

The registration portal has been organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Community Development and Emirates Foundation.

QS University Asia Rankings 2018: 16 Pakistani Institutes Made it to the List!

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Baaghi Drama on Urdu1: Kanwal’s Breakdown Will Tug at the Heartstrings!

By
Ghazala Sulaiman
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It is truly impossible not to get caught up and cry while watching Urdu1’s blockbuster drama ‘Baaghi’. With every passing episode, the tale is striking a chord even deeper with its stirring scenes and Saba Qamar’s fierce acting.

Surely, Baaghi is entertaining, dramatic and engaging. Inspired by Qandeel Baloch’s life, the drama makes us realize how hard it was for the social media sensation to survive in a world where her existence was shunned. She lived amongst people who tried to sabotage her, failed to understand her and branded her as a lunatic.

The last episode clearly showed how Kanwal felt dejected, alone and unwanted, seemingly fighting the depression of past events in her life.

She just can not get over the fact that her husband left her for another woman and even gave away her child to somebody else.

However, Kanwal did not shy away from being vocal about the injustices being done with women.

Her motto for life appears to be:

“ghalt baat nahin bardasht hoti mujh se”

While she is brazen and outspoken, Kanwal’s bold nature gets her into trouble. Every girl on the show isolates her and later, she is eliminated from the show.

Heartbroken, she returns to Rehan who advises her to follow what Gohar advised her to do. But the stubborn soul refused to kill her self-respect and is determined to use her voice to achieve her aim.

This time, she intends to sing and win hearts! And consequently, we will see her auditioning for Pakistan Idol in the next episode.

The last episode moved many viewers to tears!

Qandeel’s breakdown tugged at the heartstrings and Saba nailed it all with her intense acting.

What do you think about Baaghi drama’s latest episode?

Share with us in the comments below.

 

T10 Cricket League Gets Pakistan Cricket Board’s Full Support!

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Web Desk
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The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Najam Sethi, has greenlit and has offered the PCB’s full support for the upcoming ICC approved and Emirates Cricket board sanctioned T10 Cricket League.

The Pakistan cricket boards involvement means that the T10 Cricket League will now feature Pakistan’s top players such as Shahid Afridi, Sarfraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik, Mohammed Amir, Babar Azam, Ahmed Shehzad, Ruman Raees, Shoaib Malik, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammed Hafeez, Imad Wasim, Yasir Ali, Junaid Khan and the entire centrally contracted Pakistan Squad will be up for grabs in the upcoming T10 Cricket League Draft.

Speaking from his offices, Shaji Ul Mulk, Chairman of Mulk Holdings and T10 Cricket league said;

’’I am delighted to announce that the Pakistan Cricket Board has offered its full support and confirmed the release of the current centrally contracted players. On behalf of T10 management and Team owners and Emirates Cricket Board, I would like to offer special gratitude to PCB chairman Mr. Najam Sethi for his support to T10 Cricket League. We look forward to welcoming all fans to the first ever T10 Cricket League ’’

PCB’s involvement comes in light of other cricket boards sanctioning and approving the much talked about T10 Cricket league such as the Sri-lankan Cricket Board, Bangladesh Cricket Board, Emirates Cricket Board and Zimbabwe Cricket Board.

The attraction of Shahid Afridi and the strong lineup of centrally contracted players from Pakistan will add a whole new bang to the already much talked about 10 over format.

With a potential audience of over 1.4 Billion South Asian people, 90 minutes of action, 10 overs a side, star players, celebrities, performance shows, South Asian rivalries, performances after every over, drama and nail biting finishes it is bound to be crickets newest and hottest attraction

Salman Iqbal, president of the T10 Cricket League: “Pakistani cricketers are some of the most exciting players in the world with star following of millions of passionate fans. They will be an integral part of our leagues’ success. I would like to thank Mr. Sethi and the PCB for their support for the T10 cricket league and their progressive thinking towards the development of this game we all love!”

Also adding to the mix of T10 league list of current international players including Eoin Morgan captain of the England team, Shakib Al Hasan, Virender Sehwag and Sangakkara. The ‘cricketentainment’ will begin from the first ball!

Over 100 performers per match to entertain crowds, crowd interaction, player interaction, rivalries, over 20 celebrities in attendance every match, International players and cricketing action from the first ball!

Team captains and coaches will have to adjust to the new format by deploying new strategies and adapting to the league.

Speaking to the press Shahid Afridi said teams are solely based in and around the South Asian subcontinent and icons of business, movie industry and sport both in and around the region including Bollywood actors have bought teams which include – Punjabi Legends (Inzamam Ul Haq and Intizar Ul Haq) , Pakhtoons (Habib Khan) , Maratha Arabians (Parvez Khan, Bollywood star: Sohail Khan and Ali Tumbi) , Bengal Tigers (Anis Sajan, Rizwan Sajan, Sirajuddin Alam and Neelesh Bhagatanar) , Colombo Lions (Vijay Vyas, Kashif Shahzad and Mohomed Morani ) and Kerala Kings (Hussain Adam Ali and Dr.Shafi Ul Mulk).

The games will be broadcast all over the world. ACTION BEGINS DECEMBER in the historic Guinness book of records, Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Popular Geo Anchor, Abdullah Sultan Ties the Knot! [View Pictures]

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Alefyah Hasnain
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Yet another television personality has tied the knot, it was none other than GEO TV anchor, Abdullah Sultan. His Nikkah pictures have been circulating on social media and have taken the internet by storm. The dapper anchor has definitely left a trail of broken hearts behind after the announcement of his wedding bells!

The beautiful Nikkah ceremony took place at the majestic Badhshahi Mosque in Lahore. The couple was joined at the venue with their families and close friends that included actress Maya Ali, Nimrah Khan and couture designer Nomi Ansari.

Boy, whattay star-studded wedding it was!

#abdullahsultan mehndi #snsconcepts

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 Dulha in all his glory

 

 

Mehndi #abdullahsultan #mehandi #pakistaniwedding #snsconepts #geonews #pakicelebz

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Shaadis are incomplete without thumkas!

 

 

 

 

Mehndi #abdullahsultan #mehandi #pakistaniwedding #snsconepts #geonews #pakicelebz #mayaali

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The couple looked drop-dead gorgeous upon this beautiful backdrop! 

Abdullah and his beautiful wife, Jannat Shafiq look no less than any royal couple in this beautifully captured photograph!

#snsconepts #abdullahsultan #pakistaniwedding #MNR #nikkah

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The photography for the event was done by the very talented photographers SNS Concepts.

The groom’s best friend Maya Ali sent out her best wishes to the couple on Instagram and was at the wedding ceremony as well!

Maya Ali pictured with Abdullah Sultan and wife, Jannat Shafiq

#snsconepts #abdullahsultan #pakistaniwedding #MNR #nikkah #mayaali

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Some pictures from the Couple’s Photoshoot!

How Adorable is this? 

The Newly Wedded Duo With Actress Nimrah Khan

Designer Nomi Ansari was Amongst the Invitees for the intimate ceremony

Watch this video for Abdullah Sultan’s Nikkah Highlights

#snsconcepts #abdullahsultan #MNR #nikkah

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Dholki Preparations are well underway with the groom’s besties gearing up for dances


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Jawani Phir Nai Ani 2 Cast Finally Gets a Female Lead!

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Pakistani movie, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani became the highest earning blockbuster film of 2015, breaking box-office records and reaping many coveted accolades.

Movie-buffs loved the movie and critics lauded the flick for being the ultimate package of entertainment.

Then last year, Humayun Saeed announced that the sequel of JPNA is in the works and it will be bigger and better than its predecessor.

“VASAY IS WRITING JPNA 2 AND WE HAVE ALMOST FINALIZED THE PLOT OF THE MOVIE”

Now the cast of the potential blockbuster finally has a female lead and you won’t believe who is joining the squad of Ahmed Ali Butt, Humayun Saeed, Fahad Mustafa and Vasay Chaudhry!

It is none other than the sweet and sassy trailblazer, Mawra Hocane.

She knew very well that she knew very well that she knew very well.. 💋 #MinistryofUtmostHappiness X

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The news comes days after the little Hocane has signed up a new Hum TV drama  ‘Aangan’ which is set during pre-partition times. She will be sharing the screen space with Ahsan Khan, Sajal Ali and Ahad Raza Mir in the serial.

While earlier, the prequel was shot in exotic locations of Thailand, this time the rom-com will weave a fun-filled adventure tale in South Africa and Dubai.

We will not be seeing Hamza Ali Abbasi in the flick as he is busy with the shooting of his 2 upcoming movies: Parwaz Hai Junoon and a Bilal Lashari film.

We hope that Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 will be as good as its daddy!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates!

 

How to Preorder iPhone X

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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Apple fans can not wait to get their hands on the upcoming iPhone X. Oh well, who would not fall in love with its striking features, a large screen, no home button, and a super fancy facial recognition?

So all those who are planning to buy the beauty better gear up as it is predicted that iPhone X will be available in very limited supply when Apple will kickstart its pre-orders on October 27.

iPhone X Preorder Schedule

Preorders start on Oct. 27, the orders will start around 3 a.m. ET. Deliveries are expected to arrive on Nov. 3, as well as in-store availability.

Preorder Via the Apple App Store

It is the quickest way to place an order for the iPhone X. Within just a few clicks, you can easily place your order and be amongst the lucky ones to grab the uber cool innovation.

For now, just “heart” the iPhone X model you want. This way, you will be able to quickly select the exact model through the Account tab.

Apple’s Website

Another way to pre-order the iPhone X is via the Apple Store Website. However, it may crash under great demand. Keep refreshing a few minutes before preorder time to be amongst the first one to preorder.

Carrier’s website

All major carrier website will be offering iPhone X so it will be another way to score an iPhone X.

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Education Expo Karachi 2017: Opportunities for Studying Abroad

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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All those students who are looking for opportunities to study abroad are now in great luck! Education Expo Karachi 2017 is around the corner and it will roll out a plethora of golden chances for aspiring individuals to land admissions in leading global universities.

Organized by Times Consultant, the fair is bringing as many as 500 universities under one roof.

Education Expo Karachi 2017

Education Expo Karachi 2017 on Saturday & Sunday, 21st & 22nd October 2017 at Karachi Marriott Hotel.Pakistan's only Study Abroad Education Fair covering all top study destinations of the world including Australia, Austria, Canada, China, New Zealand, Germany, Ireland, USA, UK, Malaysia, Holland, Sweden, Turkey and so much more. Meet universities' representatives to discuss your study options for 500+ partner universities.Please bring docs for on-spot admission assessment. To know more about our event, Call or Whatsapp at 03452066100 or email at times@timesconsultant.com.

Posted by TIMES CONSULTANT on Saturday, October 14, 2017

Representatives from Australia, Austria, Canada, China, New Zealand, Germany, Ireland, USA, UK, Malaysia, Holland, Sweden, and Turkey will be present for on-spot admission assessment.

Requirement

Students are required to bring docs for on-spot admission assessment.

Venue

Karachi Marriott Hotel

Schedule

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India’s Diwali Celebration: Grants Visas to Ailing Pakistanis

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Ghazala Sulaiman
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The cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan are forever running high. However, officials of both the nations always make efforts to bridge gaps and mend times, giving a message of love and peace in times of cut-throat rivalry.

In its latest movie, India has declared to grant as many as 16 medical visas to Pakistani nationals. 

As a goodwill gesture, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be extending help to a number of critically ill patients to get visas for visiting India for treatment. 

This includes two visas for patients that require bone marrow transplants & a visa for five-year-toddler suffering from eye cancer.

Swaraj personally responded to the plea of every Pakistani who submitted their cases & requested her for a medical visa to India.

And she makes sure that each case is addressed promptly!

One Pakistani urged her to grant a visa to India as his child’s medicine was about to cease in the nation.

Truly, Sushma has a heart of gold and she replied to his appeal with such compassion!

This is not the first time the Indian minister has extended help to Pakistani nationals who eagerly awaiting medical visas from India.

Time and again, she has risen to support ailing Pakistani and has been taking a sympathetic approach in granting medical visas to Pakistani nationals, in spite of weak ties between India and Pakistan over a host of issues.

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