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Snapchat Introduces New ‘Sky Filters’ Using Augmented Reality!

Snapchat has introduced new filters called ‘Sky Filters’ which bring dull snaps to life by using augmented reality technology (AR).

The filters add backgrounds like rainbows, starry skies, and even sunsets to the pictures.

The application has gradually started to experiment with AR tech given that you can already use their basic AR features which involve your Bitmoji characters.

Earlier this year, the company introduced their world lenses feature that could let people add rainbow or a cloud to their pictures.

All you have to do is place the camera lens towards the sky and swipe to check the Sky Filters available or if there are any new updates.

The new feature will be available on both iOS and Android.

Another Bollywood Celebrity is Smitten by Ali Sethi!

Ali Sethi has proved that he is a force to be reckoned with! All of his songs in the latest season of Coke Studio have easily made him the real rockstar of Pakistan’s music scene.

Even singers from across the border are noticing his talent and are applauding the crooner for his soul-stirring vocals.

 

A few months back, Bollywood singer Honey Singh sent out a heartfelt shout out to Ali Sethi, comparing him to the likes of the Indian legend, Mohammad Rafi.

What a bright n fun song All three of the vocalist are good but Ali Sethi is best at 3:08 – 3:16 u can have a glimpe of…

Posted by Yo! Yo! Honey Singh on Sunday, August 27, 2017

And now Sethi has caught the attention of yet another B-town bigwig!

#Maldives #JAManafaru ❤️#NoFilter 😍 #NehaKakkar 💕 #Beaches

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It is none other than the Kala Chashma singer, Neha Kakkar!

Taking to Snapchat, the songstress lauded Ali Sethi’s phenomenal performance on Ranjish Hi Sahi!

Touched, Ali acknowledged her appreciation on Twitter!

We hope these earnest exchanges might lead to a collaboration. Now that would be something to watch out for!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates!

 

Alif Allah Aur Insan Drama on Hum TV: OST, Story & Timings

Hum TV is all set to broadcast its much-hyped drama, Alif Allah Aur Insaan. From the looks of the promos, it has all the makings of an excellent TV serial. And we can’t wait for it to hit the screens!

From an A-list cast, a heart-wrenching OST to what seems to us like a good story line, Alif Allah Aur Insaan has the potential to be one of the biggest TV serials of this season.

Plot

Written by Qaisara Hayat, this MD production is being directed by the acclaimed Aehsun Talish. The main role is played by Mikaal Zulfiqar, who will star as Shahzab Shah.

The drama revolves around his life. Shahzab is a kind man, who is humble and pious. The drama will highlight his spiritual transformation as he goes out into the world to seek love. This drama seems like the perfect classic tale!

Opposite Mikaal Zulfiqar, you will witness the ever enchanting, Kubra Khan. She will play the role of Nazneen, Shahzab’s object of affection we suppose.

OST

Shafqat Amanat Ali is at his best in the OST of Alif, Allah Aur Insaan.

#AlifAllahAurInsaan OSTSinger: Shafqat Amanat AliProducer: Momina DuraidDirector: Ahsan Talish

Posted by Alif Allah Aur Insaan on Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Timings

The drama’s first episode will air on the 25th of April at 8 pm.

You can catch it every Tuesday at 8 pm on Hum Tv.

BTS

ALIF ALLAH OR INSAAN soon on HUM TV

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Shukria mehrbani karam #AlifAllahaurInsan #humtv

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#AlifAllahAurInsan #kubrakhan

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As we #walk in #fields of #gold #nofilter #actor #filming #mikaalzulfiqar #khatiyan #Sindh #beautiful #pakistan

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Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates!

Karachi Declared as the Cheapest City of Pakistan

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A report by the State Bank of Pakistan has been released, revealing the most expenisve cities of the nation.

Karachi has emerged as the cheapest city in terms of inflation, amongst the five major cities of Pakistan. The consumer price index (CPI) of Karachi was at 1.7 percent year-on-year in August 2017, as compared to 3.3 percent a year ago.

The other cities included in this comparison are:

  1. Lahore
  2. Islamabad
  3. Peshawar
  4. Quetta

“Among these five cities, the lowest inflation was observed in Karachi at 1.7 percent, while the highest inflation was observed in Lahore at 5.1 percent,” the State Bank of Pakistan said.

Karachi

The food inflation for Karachi was 0.7 percent and non-food was 2.5 percent. The central bank didn’t mention any reason for the reduction in the rate of inflation in Karachi. However, analysts attribute it to a slowdown in the cost of living. The city is the largest trading and financial hub of the country.

Lahore 

Meanwhile, Lahore remained the most expensive city to live in the country, in terms of cost of living. The SBP’s report showed that Lahore witnessed the highest food inflation of four percent and non-food inflation to six percent.

Islamabad

Islamabad is also included in the list but in regards to high inflation. The inflation for Islamabad was five percent.

Peshawar

Joining Islamabad with high inflation, is Peshawar 2.1 percent inflation, in the provincial capital of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

Quetta 

According to The News, Quetta saw a decline in CPI inflation.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

Pakistani & Bollywood Celebrities Stand Up for Mahira Khan!

The latest pictures of Mahira Khan spotted with Ranbir Kapoor in New York have created a massive social media brouhaha. People are bashing our Pakistani sweetheart left, right and center with their aggressive moral policing!

The frenzy is attracting the most horrible reactions. The nay-sayers are bullying the actress, slamming her for ‘smoking’, wearing ‘inappropriate clothes, and even being involved in a secret fling with a Bollywood big-wig.

Some of the comments are downright disgusting, stirring nonsensical debates! A few months earlier, Indian publications kickstarted a round of rumors that Ranbir and Mahira are dating. Later the Humsafar haseena subtly shunned all the rumors and silenced the critics once and for all!

However, the haters have gone an extra mile this time around by slut-shaming the starlet.

 

Momina Mustehsan was amongst the first who stood up for Mahira Khan and gave the right shut-up call to the haters!

The Afreen girl was followed by many others who stood up for the Raees lady!

Meesha Shafi sent her love to MK with this killer quote!

However, it was Ali Zafar who won us with his heartwarming comments!

@mahirahkhan

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But then Osman Khalid Butt raised the game and roasted MK’s haters like a boss!

Mawra Hocane is too suffering from all the drama but did not hesitate to support our favorite Khan!

Her sister followed her!

 

Ranbir’s daddy, Rishi Kapoor too appeared furious and did not shy away from sharing his opinion on the matter.

“He can meet anybody whoever he wants to, and if people are going to invade in his privacy, it’s not done”

Strictly, he told people to stay away from the matter!

“How do we know that here’s something more to this picture? He could have met her just outside there”

Kapoor also cleared the air that all dating rumors about them are nothing but rubbish!

“If they were dating or seeing each other, wouldn’t people in Mumbai know?”

Fans of Khan rose to support her, showing they are forever loyal to her!

Point well made!

Can somebody also focus on Ranbir Kapoor, please?

Even the bubbly Bollywood beauty, Parineeti Chopra gave haters a piece of her mind over this whole controversy!

“It’s unfair. Today thanks to social media, everything gets blown out of proportion”

Many other Pakistani stars too broke their silence to slam the moral maniacs 

 

It is really heartbreaking to see the revolting reports that have made their way on the internet, turning the whole episode into a sickening scandal.

People should realize that stars have public lives too. Like many in Pakistan, they smoke as well and have all the liberty to make their own sartorial choices.

So the ‘haya brigade’ needs to get a life! Spread more love and not Hate.

Oreo Pakistan’s Latest Campaign ‘Storeo’ Will Leave You in Awe!

The World’s number one biscuit Oreo is known to bring about groundbreaking campaigns and has recently rolled out a unique campaign called “STOREO” which has caught the attention of everyone and has every child hooked. “STOREO” fans are not just kids but digital enthusiasts and marketers who love the concept and execution of this brilliant campaign.

For children, the favorite part of the day during school is the lunch break. The excitement of eating delicious snacks with their buddies keeps them going throughout the long school sessions! And no lunchbox is complete without a pack of Oreo! This is where the Oreo series comes into play, the plot of which revolves around the importance of Oreo in every child’s daily consumption, as endorsed by the mother.

STOREO is a 5 part series which is a combination of 3D animated characters in a real-life setting which follow the story of a little boy, Ali, who forgets to take his pack of Oreos in his lunchbox. Whatever the case may be, no lunch is complete without a pack of Oreo and the Oreo gang makes sure that they make their way to Ali, passing through numerous obstacles and hurdles which come their way.

We absolutely love the attention given to the minutest details; each Oreo character has its own distinct style, different from the other. The short episodes are entertaining, engaging and will get you hooked. With the episodes ending on cliffhangers, we surely are curious as to what will happen next. Storeo reminds us how Oreo cookies have been a part of every child’s favorite childhood memories, having them for breakfast, lunch, and every time we had milk! The bond of Oreo and children has been there since…. forever!

Apart from having an exciting storyline, the series also encourages the concept of teamwork and problem-solving as all the characters need to work together to reach their destination.

It is a breath of fresh air to see such campaigns running by a brand in Pakistan, that give any international campaign tough competition due to the creativity, style and exceptional concept used. With 6 million views already, it is evident that everyone loves Storeo!

Catch the Stowaways at ‘The Vault’!

The heroes of Storeo have leaped off the screen and are on their way to ‘The Vault’! The Vault is an interactive campaign giving kids a chance to transport into the world of Storeo, all the while, meeting up with their favorite characters from the series.

Not only does the campaign bring the characters to life, it is also a great way for children to get free gifts and learn more about the concept of teamwork and friendship. The activity is being held at malls in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.

What character is your favorite? Ours has to be the leader of the gang, the Oreo with the trendy blue cap!

Catch the series on Facebook and Instagram!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for latest news and updates.

Darren Sammy Shares Actual Reason Behind his Visit to Pakistan!

Pakistanis have loved and adorned the West-Indies superstar Darren Sammy with their heart and soul as he was one of the few players who came to Lahore to play the PSL final.

While a few cricketers had backed-off and while a few had refused in the beginning, Sammy was brave enough to say yes to the proposal, come, conquer, and lead his team ‘Peshawar Zalmi’ to victory!

Highly-praised 2-time T20 champion Darren Sammy revealed the real reason behind his visit to Pakistan in an interview with Fazeela Saba. He said that the team had become his second home, a family and that the team had assured him that he will be provided with top-notch security.

However, it was his mother’s advice which actually turned the entire situation around for the cricketer.

“We knew we had a decision to make. You know, like I said, Zalmi team was like a family, Javed (Afridi), Lala – Shahid Afridi and coach (Mohammed) Akram; but to me, my final decision was, when my mom told me to just go out and don’t worry about anything. I will be on my knees praying for you, whatever (happens), God is in charge! That was my assurance. Once my old queen (mom) said she got my back, that was the last thing I needed to hear and that was it.”

Thank you, Clara, for the encouragement! Because of your advice, you son is now one of the most cherished cricketers who has made history on our land, and will forever be in our hearts, along with you!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Dayfresh’s Latest Campaign, ‘Glass of Difference’ is a Game Changer!

Everyone we know, from toddlers to adults, require a glass full of nutritious milk in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The major concern people face today is foods injected with hormones, from fruits, poultry, vegetables to milk. Is there anything we are sure is 100% healthy and hormone free?

The importance of milk cannot be emphasized enough, imagine feeding your child with a glass fully injected with hormones. However, you need not worry as Dayfresh’s campaign, ‘Glass of Difference’ has definitely caught our eye. It has developed a comprehensive grass-to-glass value based chain system.

Gone are the days of milking by hand, to ensure germ-free milking, Dairyland has an automatic milking parlor that makes sure the milk is collected under safe and optimal hygienic conditions without any involvement of the human touch.

So What is This ‘Glass of Difference’ Campaign?

  1. Dairyland’s Protect V/s Inject

The search for hygienic milk is never ending across Pakistan, however, Dayfresh promises consumers the best quality milk produced under optimal hygienic conditions. You can now opt for pure, wholesome and fresh milk free of any adulterations. Not only that, but Dayfresh’s farm Dairyland has state of the art facilities that ensure good quality hormone-free milk production.

Dairyland proudly provides its consumers with a 100% real milk derived from the best breed of Australian cattle. Dayfresh is preservatives free and does not have any water or milk powder added to it either.

2. Dairyland’s Nice V/s Vice

Dairyland’s farm boasts of a trained team of qualified food technologists who monitor the quality of products around the clock throughout the entire production process. The cows are fed the best quality fodder that has been produced under the eye of foreign qualified agronomists.

3. Dairyland’s Care V/s Scare

The top of the line quality Australian cows is nurtured with the greatest care and kept in an extremely friendly and hospitable environment at Dairyland’s farm. The cows are cleaned and are vaccinated and checked at regular intervals by the team of qualified vets.

It surely looks like Dayfresh is bringing about a major shift in fresh milk production with its campaign, ‘The Glass of Difference’. The brand has clearly set goals for all to follow.

What are your thoughts on the latest campaign by Dayfresh? Let us know in the comments below.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for latest news and updates.

Momina Mustehsan Has a Fan From Bollywood!

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Coke Studio prodigy, Momina Mustehsan has proved that she is a force to be reckoned with! Her voice has earned her so much of adoration, easily making her the most wanted singer in Pakistan.

The ‘Afreen Afreen’ sensation has everybody hooked to her melodies and even Bollywood big-wigs are smitten by her vocals.

Well, we all know that the Pakistani sweetheart created a splash in India with her song “Awari” for Bollywood film Ek Villain.

And just recently, we came to know that the ultimate desi girl of B-town, Priyanka Chopra is a big fan of Momina!

Ran into these two at #TIFF…cool or creepy, still deciding. #JamesBond #PahunaPressDay #TIFF17

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Currently, Piggy Chops is in the USA and is all busy with her duties as the Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF. 

She met Malala and was all praises about the Nobel Prize Winner!

I could write a novel about how smart, incredible, inspiring, encouraging and funny this young woman is…but I will keep it brief. Malala, you are an undeniable force to be reckoned with. The world knows that. You are a role model to all the girls and boys that want to make this world a better place for the future. Spending a few hours with you and your incredible father Mr. Yousafzai ( who reminds me so much of my father) , I realized you're also just a young girl with young dreams. Your jokes, Your love for Hindi Films, your infectious laughter will always remind me of what a huge responsibility you have taken on at such a tender age.. I'm so proud to know you my friend. You inspire women like me all over the world. Can't wait to speak to u in our secret Hindi/Urdu again. ❤️

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She also had an encounter with Momina’s hot brother, Haider Mustehsan and took a super candid selfie with him!

What an immense pleasure conversing with @priyankachopra A beautiful person. #starstruck

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Seizing the chance, she sent her fondness for MM. Ecstatic, Momina tweeted to the Quantico babe and replied in equal love!

Momina’s glee was pretty apparent by her tweet. Well, not every day you get a shout out for a star as huge as Priyanka!

We bet there are so many more of Bollywood fans who secretly admire her. If truth be told, the whole of India’s entertainment fraternity loves the Pakistani talent.

From Fawad Khan to Mahira, Ali Zafar to Saba Qamar, Atif Aslam to Momina Mustehsan; India truly wishes they all belonged to their industry.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more update!

TECNO Mobile Launches All New TECNO WX 3

TECNO Mobile has launched yet another exciting and gorgeous smartphone; TECNO WX 3, with high-end camera features.

It is one of the most anticipated mid-range but marvelously exquisite smartphone introduced by TECNO Mobile.

TECNO WX 3 is an advanced technology, a Camera-oriented smartphone with an admiring affordability factor.TECNO WX 3 has raised a lot of excitement with its

TECNO WX 3 has raised a lot of excitement with its esthetic design, advanced camera features, high-efficiency processor and the latest Android Operating System. In a nutshell, it would be an understatement if TECNO WX 3 was called just another smartphone.

TECNO Mobile has never compromised the appeal of the strong esthetic design of a perfect smartphone and this is equally evident when it comes to TECNO WX 3. This newly launched gem has best served the purpose with a 9.4mm compact body design and a perfect 5.0” large screen.

TECNO Mobile has been focusing on the development of the most sophisticated smartphones to meet both edges of smartphone craftiness i.e. Elegance and advanced technology.

Likewise the previously launched Camon CX series and TECNO WX4 Pro smartphone, TECNO WX 3 also has superior camera features to offer. TECNO WX 3 has a 5MP front camera with an LED and Screen flash options.

Dual flash options of TECNO WX 3 offers comparatively best selfie results in low light shots as well. Further, the front cam selfie feature is reinforced with “Beautification Effect” available in the new smartphone.

Advanced options of TECNO WX 3 “Beautification Effect” enables the selfie-lovers to optimize the skin tone and make an adjustment that results in high-quality selfies. This leads to an impressive social media profiling of selfie-lovers.

That is not the all; instead 5MP rear camera of TECNO WX 3 also adds a powerful photographic experience in daily routine. It enriches the real-life colors of the scenery, ambiance and moments captured with an advanced camera of TECNO WX 3.

TECNO WX 3 is powered with a Quad-Core, 1.3GHz processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. This is a combination that provides a smooth functioning of the smartphone and makes easier as well as faster switching among the applications without interruptions or delays.

Unlike other smartphones, TECNO WX 3 offers the exceptional experience of swapping among the applications or going through emails without interruptions in alongside running other applications like songs or movie player, for instance.

TECNO Mobile has powered the all-new TECNO WX 3 with the latest Operating System; Android 7.0, that offers better efficiency, smooth running of applications and most importantly multi-window operations.

Android 7.0 is the latest operating system and along aforementioned features, it also offers Data-saver feature; it reduces the waste and keeps the maximum data space available for optimum functioning of the core as well as supporting applications.

Furthermore, Android 7.0 has an advanced Notifications feature that enables optimization of information and delivers sort of “Combine Notice” just like the high-end smartphone features.

Bank Alfalah Bags the Best Bank Award ’17!

The 2nd Pakistan Banking Awards took place on the eve of September 19th, organized by the Institute of Bankers, A.F. Ferguson and Company and Dawn Media Group.

Bank Alfalah received the Best Bank Award for 2017 demonstrating “the most significant contribution to national development and the most effective management of its resources, including its employees, clients, franchise community, and financials”.

This award went to United Bank last year.

A total of six banks were given awards in eight different categories.

1. Best Bank for the Unbanked

Telenor Microfinance Bank was declared the Best Bank for the Unbanked for paying attention to financial inclusion by expanding its outreach through rural and low-income urban penetration and diversification among all segments of account holders.

2. Best Microfinance Bank Award

Telenor Microfinance Bank also received the Best Microfinance Bank Award for its performance in terms of penetration, outreach efficiency and access to low-income communities across Pakistan.

3. Best Bank for Small Business and Agriculture

Habib Bank was declared the Best Bank for Small Business and Agriculture for its performance, diversification, and quality of SME and agriculture lending nationwide.

4. Best Bank for Corporate Finance and Capital Market Development

United Bank was declared the Best Bank for Corporate Finance and Capital Market Development. It excelled in promoting capital market development, deepening secondary markets and providing advisory services to optimise the efficient use of industrial and commercial assets.

5. Best Islamic Bank

Meezan Bank was declared the Best Islamic Bank for expanding its Islamic banking franchise and raising public awareness.

6. Best Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Bank Award

JS Bank received the Best Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Bank Award for its conduct of responsible business.

A number of bankers, including State Bank of Pakistan Governor Tariq Bajwa, participated in the ceremony. Mr Bajwa said that the banking sector plays a vital role in the economic development of any country. He added that the awards will provide an incentive for the banks to improve their performance.

The jury for the awards consisted of former State Bank Governor Salim Raza, senior bankers Azhar Hameed, Shahzad Naqvi, Feroze Rizvi and Zeelaf Munir.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more details.

LALA Introduces ‘Nero Bianco Fall Collection 2017’

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.

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

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

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

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

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?

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more news and updates.

Guess these Punjabi Songs With Urwa Hocane!

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

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

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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!

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

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