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Imported Luxury Cars to Become Cheaper After Tax Removal!

If you are a car fanatic, you are in luck! Imported luxury cars might see a drop in price! The Excise Taxation and Narcotics Control Department (ET&NCD) Punjab is considering removal of Luxury tax on all imported vehicles in the province.

The Excise Taxation and Narcotics Control Department (ET&NCD) Punjab is considering removal of Luxury tax on all imported vehicles in the province.

Importing luxury cars in Punjab might be affordable enough to encourage importing more cars in the near future. Recently, it was noted that drivers preferred going to Islamabad to register their vehicles.

Government representatives stated;

Due to lesser registration rates and quarterly token tax payments, majority of the imported vehicle owners prefer ET&NCD Islamabad, instead of Punjab that takes yearly token tax payments.

New Tax Implementation

A new tax implementation was placed on 1300cc cars. According to the policy, buyers were liable to pay an amount of Rs. 70,000 for a vehicle over 1,300cc, Rs. 150,000 for a vehicle over 1,500 cc, Rs. 200,000 for 2,000 cc and above, and Rs. 300,000 for a vehicle with an engine capacity of over 2,500cc.

According to a source, after meetings held in May 2017, a fine was considered for car owners who had registered their vehicles in provinces other than Punjab. The MVO Act of 1965 states that a vehicle has to be reapplied to ET&NCD for registration if it stays in a province for more than 120 days.

Mobile Services & Pillion Riding to be Banned on 9th & 10th of Muharram

The Sindh government is most likely to shut down mobile services on 9th & 10th of Moharram, reports Geo News.

Home Minister Sindh Sohail Anwar Khan Siyal has requested the interior ministry to suspend mobile services in light of the security reasons in the city during 9th & 10th Moharram processions.

The services are most likely to stay suspended until the Ashura processions end.

Ban on Pillion Riding

What is more, Pillion riding has been banned since Saturday until 10th Moharram (Wednesday).

In other news, strict measures have been taken in Karachi and other cities to ensure security in Muharram processions both in Karachi and in other cities of Sindh province.

Security Beefed up in the nation!

In order to maintain peace and harmony and avoid problems, mishaps, and terrorist attacks during Muharram, Punjab Police has decided to deploy 124,537 personnel and special units of police.

124,537 police officers/officials would be deployed to provide security to 36,216 majlis (religious congregations) and 9,137 processions. Around 37,398 police volunteers, 5,580 members of special police units and 85,515 volunteers are deployed for the month of Muharram.

Processions and majalis have been categorized into A, B and C according to their sensitivity and security will then be provided accordingly. Every majlis or procession would be provided four-layered security.

The crackdown against the display of arms, vehicles with tinted glasses, green number plates has already been launched.

Meanwhile, Lahore Police has a comprehensive security plan for over 8,000 processions and majalis during Muharram.

Pak Suzuki to Setup Auto Glass Plant Worth Rs 744 Million

Pak Suzuki is looking forward to establishing an auto glass plant in Pakistan worth Rs 744mn.

The company is to avail the amount from Meezan Bank and set up a manufacturing plant with Techno Auto Glass.

The purpose of the establishment of the plant within the country is to encourage the growth of local businesses and the engineering sector.

The factory will be catering to the needs of rising glass related parts used in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and have a high demand in local markets.

Tecno Auto Glass is a joint venture between Pak Suzuki and Techno Pack Telecom (Pvt) Limited (TPT) where Pak Suzuki holds 40% of paid-up capital and the rest 60% with TPT and its nominees.

Pak Suzuki Motor Company is investing long-term equity investment of Rs344.4 million by way of purchase of 34,440,000 ordinary shares of Rs10 each for setting up Tecno Auto Glass Limited.

Job Opportunity

Setting up a plant within the country means help in creating job opportunities and tackle poverty in the country. The plant will not just offer jobs to engineers, but also to suppliers, distributors, and labor workers as well.

Suzuki has a 5-step recruitment process which includes;

  1. Apply Online
  2. Written Test
  3. Interview(s)
  4. Medical & Document Verification
  5. Offer & Joining

Stay tuned to Brandsyanrio for more news and updates.

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Mein Ayesha Gul Turkish Drama on Urdu1: Plot, Timings & Schedule

Urdu1 always brings the best Turkish dramas on our television screens. Already, we are in love with Kosem Sultan and Ek Haseena, Ek Deewana. Now a new series titled ‘Mein Ayesha Gul’ is all set to hit our screens and we bet it will become the new sensation in Pakistan’s tinsel town.

The best part of this series seems to be the fresh faces of Turkish celebrities. To be honest we had enough of Beren Saat, Meryem Uzerli, Kivanc Tatlitug, Hazal Kaya and Tuba Büyüküstün. A new cast full of some striking, good-looking stars is all we need to get hooked too!

Plot

As the title suggests, the story will revolve around the highs and lows of a young, chirpy girl called Ayesha Gul! The teasers released by Urdu1 don’t reveal much, but a little bit of google-ing tell us that it is not like every other Turkish serial.

Mein Ayesha Gul Tonight at 8:00 pm only on Urdu1 #MeinAyeshaGul #ComingSoon #Urdu1

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The plot appears to reveal a crazy tale where Ayesha meets the young heartthrob of an actor, Jan!

Mein Ayesha Gul Tomorrow at 8:00 pm only on Urdu1 #MeinAyeshaGul #ComingSoon #Urdu1

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Together they will take us on a journey of love and pretense, lust and jealousy, wealth and stealth!

Meanwhile, Jan also has a childhood crush called ‘Elif’, making it clear that the Turkish serial will involve an intense love triangle.

But wait, there is also a handsome character called ‘Murad’ adding more spice to this love game!

Ufff, sound so complicated right? But we bet this roller coaster ride will be uber fun!

Promos

Mein Ayesha Gul​ – Promo

Dont forget to watch Mein Ayesha GulFirst episode tonight at 8:00 pm only on Urdu1#MeinAyeshaGul #ComingSoon #Urdu1

Posted by Mein Ayesha Gul on Saturday, August 12, 2017

Timings & Schedule

Turkish drama lovers can watch ‘Mein Ayesha Gul’ on Urdu 1 at 8 PM, every Saturday and Sunday. Too bad it is just two days. Nevertheless, we get to see the magic of Kosem Sultan and suspense in Ek Haseena, Ek Deewana to satiate our cravings of Turkish dramas!

‘Mujhay Jeenay Do’ Drama on Urdu1: Saira Unable to Evade Forceful Marriage!

The third episode of the latest social drama on Urdu1, Mujhay Jeenay Dohit the TV screens on Monday eve and its plot left us appalled.

The drama, set to capture the social injustice of child marriages and the crime of physical abuse, has dived into the matter after tiptoeing around it in the previous episodes.

In this episode we see, the young Saira (Emaan Sher) being prepared, or rather forced to marry by her dominant brother and father. The fact that she isn’t eligible for marriage according to any law, is completely and blindly ignored by the men who are literally puppeteering the little girl’s life.

The women in the village are vocal about being against this injustice, but their plight is given no heed. Instead, they are silenced by the threat of divorce.

This is another issue in itself & Mujhay Jeenay Do brings this to the screen, highlighting how unfairly the women are silenced, even if they are right.

As the two men are the default caretakers of young Saira, they are hell-bent on using that authority into pushing her into marriage because only they know what’s best for her.

Well, they are also in a constant mode of pushing the idea of marriage on the widowed Naseeb (Gohar Rasheed).

What this drama does is, it humanizes the villains is such a way that you understand their point of views, proving that human’s are not black and white.

The drama unleashes the story of millions of girls that are married off in their childhood. It was a heart-wrenching moment when they showed the innocent Saira sharing a moment with her deceased sister Bushra (Sabeena Syed). She vowed to take care of her sister’s child, foreshadowing that she would have to live that vow under rather unfortunate circumstances.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates.

Jon Snow has a Pakistani Doppelganger!

They say that there are 7 people in this world who have the same face, they are called look-alikes or in other words, doppelgangers! We know that Virat Kohli has one in Pakistan, so does Imran Khan.

However, who would have thought there will be a Kit Harington aka Jon Snow doppelganger in Pakistan too, his name is Ammad Hasan Mir!

Ammad is a fitness trainer at IronBox and also the community manager. He belongs to Lahore and has studied from Lahore School of Economics. He is also a model and is currently coming in a drama serial too.

With longer hair and a built physic, this guy has transformed into the Pakistani Snow and it’s truly unbelievable how striking his resemblance to Kit really is! Check out the pictures to believe it!

We had a chance to talk to Ammad in a quick Q/A session. Here’s what he had to say;

Q) When did your friends notice the similarity between you and Kit Harington?

Ammad: “When I grew my hair long for NCA thesis movie project called ‘Rawaan’. It was shot in Balochistan. On the road runaway movie. Great experience!”

Q) Are you a fan of GoT and Jon Snow in particular?

Ammad: “I am a big GOT and Aegon Targaryen fan. Way before I started to look like him. Or people started noticing that I look like him.”

Q) If you got the opportunity to be a part of GoT as a character in the series, where would you like to be placed?

Ammad: “House Stark all the way! Since the last season, I wouldn’t mind House Targaryen either!”

Q) Whats next for Ammad? Commercials? Movies?

Ammad: “Currently I am working for Geo, for their upcoming drama “Jabeen e ishq”. Recently, I did an advert for Nurpur and signed up for other commercials which are coming up. Acting is my thing and acting for movies gives me that high. Living a character. That’s what makes it so exciting so end game for me is to act in movies definitely.”

Q) Which actress would you like to work with on the silver screen?

Ammad: “Well it’ll be a privilege to share the screen with any of the actresses. All are very talented. But apart from the diplomatic answer, I find Saba Qamar the most talented and I believe I can learn a lot. A personal fav!”

If you still don’t see it, how about now?

Oh, then there’s this too

This has got us wondering if there is a Cersi or Arya doppelganger around too!

If you have seen them, let us know!

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.