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Indian Supreme Court Bans Triple ‘Talaq’!

The Indian Supreme Court on Tuesday has announced a ban on the controversial Muslim quick divorce practice of the Triple Talaq, calling it ‘unconstitutional’.

The decision was taken after Muslim women in the country had protested against the age-old law that they believed violated the right to their equality.

The Triple Talaq law allows Muslim men to divorce their wives after simply saying the word ‘talaq’ three times. There are often times when this has caused distress and created havoc. A heated argument or extreme frustration between a couple during a fight could also lead to the unthinkable happening over the uttering of the three words.

There were shocking reports of women left divorced through Skype and WhatsApp.

The Chief Justice of India announced that he would like to suspend the practice completely and ask the government to come up with a new law within six months. However, the other three judges overruled his decision by calling it unconstitutional.

One of the Judges further added:

“What is sinful under religion cannot be valid under law”

Shayara Bano who brought the case forward to court expressed her happiness on the ruling:

“Finally I feel free today. I have the order that will liberate many Muslim women.”

The Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, also welcomed the verdict:

 


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Dengue Fever: Do We Stand a Chance Against this Mosquito?

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease transmitted by mosquitoes. According to the statistics by the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, India has recorded over 33, 964 cases of dengue in 2017 so far.

The disease returns to affect an estimated 390 million dengue infections worldwide each year, with about 96 million resulting in illness. If you feel you’re showing any signs of dengue, you should visit a doctor right away.

Symptoms

High Fever

Usually, children experience the common cold, vomiting or diarrhea.

Exhaustion

Patients tend to gain extreme headaches, slight joint and muscle pain, as well as pain behind the eyes.

Other Signs

These may include bleeding in the gums or nose, along with a skin rash which may show up to 5 days after the start of the fever.

Preventions

Use Mosquito Repellents

The dengue mosquito prefers to stay inside as that helps it stay away from climate changes.

Full Coverage

When outdoors, try to wear long pants and full sleeved shirts.

Prevent Water Stagnation 

Immediately dispose of places where mosquitos can breed, for example, flower pots that collect rain.

Is there no end?

Most dengue diseases have been known to be diagnosed from tropical areas, such as the Indian subcontinent, Taiwan and the Caribbean.

The disease has no specific treatment or vaccine whatsoever. However, there are ongoing efforts to produce drugs that may be used to treat the fever in the future.

Stay tuned for more news and updates on Brandsynario.


Contributed by Kinza Ghanchi

Bollywood Movie Partition: 1947 NOT “Banned” in Pakistan?

Other than politics and border tensions, India and Pakistan often clash on arts and entertainment. Well, we all know that they never seem to agree on the same things and movies are yet another area where the nations always face a conflict.

Consequently, many of the Bollywood flicks get banned in our nation due to either objectionable content or controversial topics.

Recently, an upcoming Indian movie ‘Partition: 1947’ is being claimed as banned in Pakistan by various Indian publications.

 

The movie features Huma Qureshi and as the title suggests, the story is set during Partition. It is is an onscreen adaptation of the life of the last Viceroy of India under British rule – Lord Mountbatten.

Apparently, the movie’s director took to Twitter and declared it banned in Pakistan!

His tweet sparked an instant reaction on social media and #BannedInPakistan started trending on Twitter!

Meanwhile, in Pakistan, it turns out that the movie has not been even imported yet to be declared banned by the censor board!

The member of the Sindh Film censor board, Saeed Rizvi clarified to Brandsynario:

“The movie has not been imported in Pakistan and hence can not be labelled as Banned. However, it is highly unlikely that the movie will be imported in the nation due to its controversial story line”

What is more, he added that the movie will surely make it to cable television later, even if it is not screened in cinemas.

“It was the same with Bajrangi Bhaijaan. We edited many scenes but they made it to cable later”

Moreover,  Sindh Film Censor Board secretary Abdul Razzaq Khuhawar told the Express Tribune that the movie has been banned as it misrepresents the image of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

But one thing is clear that movie certainly can not be certified as a banned product as it has not been imported in the first place.

TDF Launched TDF Ghar to Rejuvenate the Old Karachi’s True Spirit The Dawood Foundation Hosted an Open House at TDF Ghar

With an aim to promote informal learning spaces in Karachi, The Dawood Foundation (TDF) recently opened its gates to a restored 1930’s home that is now converted into a public space.

Now called TDF Ghar, it will connect the visitors with the rich and vibrant history of Karachi while giving them a place to talk and discuss ideas.

The Dawood Foundation hosted a meet & greet open house for the media personnel today. TDF Ghar will be opened for general public on August 22, 2017, onwards.

TDF Ghar is located in Jamshed Quarters area, which is the first dedicated cooperative residential complex for the middle class in Karachi. The area was developed by Jamshed Nusserwanjee in 1922 and was a home to multiple ethnicities including Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Parsis, and Jews.

TDF Ghar retains its heritage architectural features but has been rejuvenated into a public space, to relive the true spirit of residents of this old cosmopolitan city. This space can be openly used and accessed by the public.

While expressing the vision behind TDF Ghar, Sabrina Dawood, CEO the Dawood Foundation said;

“TDF Ghar represents the ideology of peace, harmony, and equality in rights for everyone. The ideology that was followed by the founders of modern Karachi. TDF Ghar, welcomes everyone to share their culture with others, talk about education, arts, science and preserve history in the best way. This place was previously underutilized, impractical and empty, watching it transform into a public space is the biggest source of pride for me. It is truly a testament to the transformative power of art and legacy in our society.”

The main attraction of TDF Ghar is ‘The Living Room’ museum which comprises antique artifacts and collectibles from as early as the 1930s. Restored with vintage fixtures The Living Room has plenty to captivate on its own terms.

As the name itself depicts that it is a home where the infrastructure, furniture, decoration and the overall ambiance would take one back to the lifestyle of people living in the old Karachi.

 

In the center of TDF Ghar lies a simple yet beautiful Sehan Café which reminds its visitors of the most famous Irani Café culture of Karachi when sitting on bentwood old Irani chairs and sipping Chai with bun would have been more relaxing than anything else.

One of many specialties of TDF Ghar is a breath-taking view of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s mausoleum from the roof top where one can sit and relax while enjoying the spectacular view of Mazar-e-Quaid. Moreover, three Numaish Halls and a training room can be utilized for organizing workshops, training, seminars, meetups, exhibitions, and other activities.

Anti Encroachment Operation in Karachi Extends to Dhoraji

The city of Karachi has currently been going through many different development projects, which includes the building as well as the demolishment of bridges and not to forget road expansion.

However, although these projects are a part of Karachi and overall Pakistan’s development, the way thing are being handled has become concerning. At first, it was Tariq Rd and then followed other areas and now Doraji has become the newest, ‘victim’.

Photo Courtesy: Ammar Shah

Doraji is known to be the home of Karachiites’ favorite ‘Gola Ganda’. However, the stalls occupied by the vendors in Doraji were abolished because they operated on public roads and each vendor had secured illegal portions of the road and sidewalk.

This created issues like traffic jams, portion disputes, and other relevant issues. Recently, the vendors and their stalls were removed because of their illegal operations. However, the mess left behind leaves us with a question; was abolishment necessary or could there be a better way to address this issue?

Photo Courtesy: Ammar Shah

Despite giving warnings and notices, vendors refuse to give-up their locations because it affects their income. However, it needs to be asked; where can these vendors go to earn? They probably cannot afford shops and may not have the money to buy fancy equipment to start a proper legal business.

Photo Courtesy: Ammar Shah

Yes, these stalls are being removed for proper infrastructure construction but at the same time, it is also important to provide a platform for these vendors so that they can continue to earn for their household.

What is your say on this situation?

Shaista Lodhi Takes Back the Reign on Morning Shows!

The queen of morning shows, Shaista Lodhi has left her place on morning shows and ventured into dramas. She was last seen alongside Faisal Qureshi in drama, ‘Vaada’.

Lodhi left Geo Entertainment after a controversy that surrounded the star due to content on her show that was labeled as being highly unethical. The controversial marriage of Veena Malik led to Lodhi’s exit from the channel.

#khushiyonkibahar #geosubahpakistan #shaistalodhi #mehndi #harpalgeo

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At the start of the year, she announced that she would not be seen on any morning shows but looks like things are set to change again.

Shaista has now decided to join Geo Entertainment as a morning show host on ‘Geo Subha Pakistan‘, the news comes as a shock after what the history of Geo and Shaista.

The news comes as a shock to all after the history of Geo and Shaista but seems like the past has been forgotten! 

Khushiyon ki bahar at #GeoSubahPakistan #harpalgeo Wardrobe by: @rubyshakel

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Looks like the queen is all set to take back the reigns on the morning show bandwagon in Pakistan.

The first show she did was on 14th August in lieu of Azadi and the transmission went on to break all rating records with Geo having the highest TRPs. 

The host has started off with a grand wedding on her morning show!

#GeoSubahPakistan #khushiyonkibahar #baraat #rukhsati Wardrobe by: @sanoberazfar

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Would you like to see Shaista back on Geo’s morning show? Let us know in the comments below.

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Third-Generation BMW Z4 Unveiled!

BMW shared a teaser of the Z4 on their Instagram platform just ahead of the Pebble Beach Concours. The teaser was followed by a bunch of shots of the Z4.

Launched in 2009, the model is a 2-seater roadster and comes in coupé variants which have been produced since 2002. It is the third model in the BMW Z Series and the successor to the Z3.

The company then uploaded another post teasing that something big is coming for their fans on the 17th of August.

 

Just when you thought you’ve seen it all. Stay tuned and find out more on August 17th.

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“The concept expresses the new BMW design language from all perspectives and in all details,” said Adrian van Hooydonk, senior vice president BMW Group Design ahead of the prototype’s reveal.

“From the dynamic-looking front to the striking flanks to the clean-cut tail end: a few lines and the subtle interplay between surfaces are enough to generate a sense of power and emotion.”

Design & Modification

The prototype will be debuting at Pebble Beach, however, from its first look, we see that the BMW Z4 is more dynamic in terms of look. Four- and six-cylinder turbocharged engines are expected.

On the other hand, according to AutoWeek, The all-new Z4 is expected to share many of its mechanicals, with the possible exception of engines, with the upcoming Toyota Supra.

First Look

Here’s a first look at the BMW Z4!

Can’t wait to see complete specifications of the beauty!

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Ali Zafar Painted a Portrait of Sanam Taseer & We Are Left in Awe!

Ali Zafar never fails to surprise us. He is an uber talented superstar with a plethora of hidden talents. We wonder if there is anything that he can not do. The hottie has done it all: acting, writing, modeling, singing and the list goes on and on.

Many might not know but Ali Zafar was an accomplished artist before his rise to stardom! He paints and sketches with such passion and finesse that his skills have left the world stunned.

Just recently, he left us all in awe by painting Live a sketch of Sanam Taseer of Taseer Art Gallery as a birthday present!

Being the renaissance animal that he is, Ali Zafar literally worked his magic with a paint brush right in front of our eyes!

And the final product will took our breath away!

We must admit that it is one hell of a masterpiece!

Yeap, Ali Zafar, you truly nailed it!

Don’t know about you guys, but we now have all the more reasons to admire this heartthrob. We have quite a few actors who can add ‘artist’ to their resumé and Zafar is definitely one of them

Soon enough, we will see Ali Zafar for the first time on Pakistan’s cinema screens with his upcoming movie ‘Teefa in Trouble’.

The singer-turned-actor has totally changed his look for the role and will be romancing Maya Ali in the movie.

He has also done death-defying stunts for the action-packed flick!

Can’t wait to see Ali Zafar and Maya Ali’s chemistry on-screen!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates!

 

 

FAW Apollo Motors Takes a Dig at Pak Suzuki!

Social media is an amazing platform where top brands are always neck-to-neck giving their rivals a hard time to get ahead. Recently, we saw a surprising move pulled by FAW Apollo Motors, a Facebook page.

Apollo Motors is the company which deals in selling vehicles by FAW, a Chinese automotive brand. The Facebook page posted a picture of the Suzuki Wagon R and FAW V2 and did a comparison of both, claiming the V2 was better!

Syed Ahsan Hussain Zaidi shared this image on Khalid Alvi Facebook page, a famous page where media and marketing are openly discussed. The active members of the forum gave their two-cent on this marketing stunt.

However, before we get down to a final conclusion, here’s a breakdown of the cars to help you have a better understanding.

Wagon R vs FAW V2 – Specifications

Let’s take a look at the specifications for Wagon R first.

Suzuki Wagon R (2017)

Engine

Cylinder Configuration In-Line
Displacement 998 cc
Engine Power 67 hp @ 6200 RPM
Fuel System Fuel Injection
Fuel Type Petrol
No of Cylinders 3
Torque 90 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Valve Mechanism DOHC 12 Valve

Performance

Top Speed 180 KM/H

Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L
Seating Capacity 5 persons

FAW V2

Features

Suzuki Wagon R

FAW V2

Price

The Suzuki Wagon R is priced at Rs 10.5-10.9 lacs whereas FAW V2 is priced for Rs 10.7 lacs.

Conclusion

Here’s what members of Khalid Alvi had to say;

If we compare the prices and specifications and features. we can see that both are tough competitors. However, the public vote is in favor of the Chinese manufacturer FAW for their V2.

Which car is the winner according to you?

 

 

Comedy Legend Jerry Lewis Dies At 91

Jerry Lewis, veteran Hollywood actor who is famous for his slapstick comedies, passed away Sunday morning at the age of 91.

The comedy legend was famous for starring in quirky comedies like “The Nutty Professor”. He was one of the most popular comedians of late 50’s and early 60’s.

Lewis came into the limelight in the 1950s where he teamed up with Dean Martin. Initially, the duo became a sensation in nightclubs, television and even movies but later parted ways in 1956. After the split, Lewis starred in groundbreaking movies like “Bellboy” and “Cinderfella”

Later he was featured in Martin Scorsese’s “The King of Comedy” and is also famous for his work in Max Rose.

Mourning a great loss to comedy, some famous celebrities of Hollywood have shared their thoughts on the 91-year-old legend.

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates!

 

 

‘Baaghi’ Drama on Urdu1 is Ruling the Rating Game!

With every passing episode, Baaghi’s story is getting fascinating and making us fall in love with Saba Qamar. The way she has absorbed Qandeel Balooch’s character for the biopic speaks volumes about her acting prowess.

The drama based on Baloch’s life has intrigued the whole of Pakistan! Everybody wants to know the curious story of the social media star, her early life and her sudden rise to stardom.

Evidently, recent rating reports prove that Baaghi has become a sensation in the nation! 

Within just four weeks, the drama is ruling the rating game for Thursday, 8 PM slot with a mighty 2.95 TVRs.

 

Hum TV has taken the second spot on the list. Just last week, the first episode of Daldal featuring Armeena Rana Khan and Zahid Ahmed premiered on TV. It seems both, Baaghi and Daldal will have a tough competition with each other in the upcoming weeks.

ARY bags the third spot on the list with Shadi Mubarak Ho, starring Kubra Khan and Yasir Hussain. Reeling below in the list is Geo Entertainment, Express Entertainment, and Geo Kahani.

Prior the release of the drama, Baaghi’s plot provoked a lot of debates and controversies. People did not shy away from bashing the idea of the biopic-story. The rest lauded Urdu1’s efforts and praised Saba Qamar for her stellar acting skills as the bold and brazen, Qandeel!

Earlier, Baaghi’s first episode was trending at Number 1 on YouTube!

The reviews have been great so far and Baaghi surely has a long way to go!

Baaghi Drama on Urdu1 is Breaking Records!

Stay tuned to Brandsynario for more updates!

Here’s How the Internet has Helped the Youth to Express Themselves!

Once upon a time, people were hesitant to show their true feelings or who they were on the inside, but then they discovered a wonderful space where they could shine the spotlight on their individual selves and be celebrated for it.

This magical place is called the INTERNET. The only space where you can be a loud and proud and still gain the craziest admiration from people around the world…

To look at it in a rather different perspective, the digital world has given us Pakistanis the true liberty of expression. Its popularity in our country has taken many forms, the biggest examples being the “Eye to Eye” that made us cry or laugh or whatever, Arshad Khan, the blue eyed chai wala, who made his way to every Facebook page and the garwi wali Justin Bieber sisters. All these gems came into light through the digital world, social networks and more precisely the internet.

Let’s just take a moment and think about the reason behind it, how did these things evolve? Why are they being accepted now or to rephrase, these examples have become norms? It’s about acceptance, freedom, and self-exposure.

In our country, very few enterprises openly support such a bold stance, and djuice is one of them. djuice is an iconic network which supported these digital revolutionists since its initiation. Through commercials, slogans, short films and advertising content,

Through commercials, slogans, short films and advertising content, djuice has always chosen the path to connect with their customers on a different level, a level of comfort, acceptance, and exploration. djuice wants to ensure the provision of platforms where the youth can unveil their talents and we all await what they have in store for us.

Similarly, their recent campaign for Independence Day has challenged norms and begged the question to be answered kia #AzaadHainHum? Embodying the spirit of expressing freedom and individuality, djuice encourages the youth of Pakistan to use the internet to be Azaad and express, indulge, share and celebrate themselves.

The campaign has created quite a stir on digital but the Azaadi anthem beats in the hearts of the youth of Pakistan and motivates them to come to the internet and express themselves.

Baaghi Drama on Urdu1 Review: Fauzia Gets Hitched to Her Dream Guy!

Episode 4 has taken a new turn in the life of Fauzia aka Qandeel Baloch. In the previous episode, we saw Fauzia’s marriage getting fixed with Sajid without her consent.

This episode reveals how Fauzia cleverly not only saved herself from marrying Sajid but also made sure that her parents agree to Abid’s proposal.

Fauzia tells her best friend that she has a plan up her sleeves. And that she is staunch about her decision of not marrying her sister in law’s brother.

She gets blamed for giving rebellious ideas to her sister.

However, everything goes according to her plan which not only boils her brother’s mind even more but also brings the issue in front of the Chaudhary of the village.

Knowing her ultimate fate, we tried not to hope for a better future for her however, Saba Qamar’s acting makes us feel inclined to do so.

The preview of the next episode shows that Fauzia finally got what she wanted, however at a huge cost.

The fate of Qandeel Baloch is similar to the other oppressed women of Pakistan. We hope that this male chauvinism and narrow-minded thinking changes in future.

We can’t wait to watch what happens next on Baaghi. The story so far has been interesting with a riveting performance from the one and only Saba Qamar.

Missed The Episode? No Worries, Watch It Right Here: 

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Now you can #TakeOff with Careem!

From providing Rishta Aunties to playing Ludo with us on Twitter, Careem has entertained and engaged Pakistan all around the year. Just when we were wondering what’s next they launched yet another interesting campaign called #TakeOff.

Our mind instantly jumped to planes and airlines but that seemed like a long shot, even for Careem.

However, as it turns out – we were on the right track!

That’s right, we can now actually book an air safari ride through the Careem application.

For all of us customers, this is an extremely exciting prospect. Last night, a sneak peek video appeared on their timeline marking the launch of Careem Air.

Bet the Wright Brothers didn’t this coming and neither did we but here it is!

Guess which city Careem Air is launching in first! #TakeOff

Posted by Careem on Thursday, August 17, 2017

They’ve partnered with USFC and AirSafari to make this possible and we’ve been told that only limited flights are available so we’re going to book one for ourselves before the slots run out!

Check out the teaser of Careem Air here!

Careem Air

Careem Air now launching operations in Pakistan. Get ready to #TakeOff

Posted by Careem on Thursday, August 17, 2017

 

 

Shoaib Akhtar is all Praises for this Bollywood Khan!

Our ‘Rawalpindi Express’ mastermind, Shoaib Akhtar who had made his debut with Kolkata Knight Riders against Dehli Daredevils. He won ‘Man of the Match’ for defending a low-total of just 133 runs.

While having a throw-back moment, the former Pakistani cricketer shared a picture of him in the KKR jersey celebrating their victory with none other than Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan!

The caption read as;

Fond memory with a super star, a friend, and the most humble man @iamsrk #ShahRukhKhan #SRK #T20,”

Back in those days, other Pakistani cricketers used to be a part of IPL before the political unrests between both the countries. These cricketers include Shoaib Malik, Salman Butt, and others.

Akhtar ended with figures of 4 wickets for 11 runs from three overs, restricting DD to an even lower total of 110.

Stay tuned to Brandsyanrio for more news and updates.

 

India Announces Medical Visas for Pakistanis on Independence Day

This Independence Day good news comes from across the border when India announced approval of medical visas for Pakistanis that had been under review for a long period at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.

The news broke on Twitter after the Indian Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj shared it on her official Twitter handle. She asked the High Commission to grant the medical visa in all bonafide cases!

Here’s what Sushma Swaraj had to say:

With the ongoing tensions between the two countries, this comes as a breath of fresh air. The Commission has given out a visa to Faiza Tanveer who suffers from a recurrent ameloblastoma, an oral tumor. Her visa was previously rejected and she reached out to the Foreign Minister through Twitter asking for her to intervene in the matter.

Sushma Swaraj responded to Tanveer and granted her the visa in honor of Independence Day!

On June 13, a four-month-old infant, Rohaan, was also granted an Indian visa to undergo a heart surgery in India’s Noida after Sushma interfered in the matter.

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Pakola’s Independence Day Packaging Sparks a Debate on Social Media!

Pakistan’s favourite drink, Pakola celebrated the 70th Independence Day for the nation in a unique way this time. Pakola is synonymous with Pakistan, the green coloured fizzy drink is loved by all and some may agree that it could be known as the national drink as well!

The colourful cans paying tribute to the father of the nation, ‘Quaid-E-Azam’ and Pakistani truck art have been appreciated by some while others have raised concerns resulting in a debate over social media.

Here’s what the Independence Day Cans look like!

The ongoing debate raises a concern on the packaging of the Pakola cans, what is going to happen to these cans after they serve their purpose? Are people going to throw them away?

The soda can with Quaid-e-Azam’s picture printed on it cannot be disposed off as it would be a sign of disrespect.

However, this is not the first time brands have celebrated national heroes in such a way, a recent campaign led by Coke had the late Edhi Sahab’s portrait printed on coca-cola bottles. Known as limited collection items, these bottles and cans are supposed to be kept as souvenirs later on.

Pakola’s Packaging concept was appreciated by Marketing enthusiasts on!

Courtesy: Khalid Alvi Marketing Next (KAMN)

Some Argued why an issue was being made over the packaging when the picture is already used on other promotional material as well.

Courtesy: KAMN

However, they did not appreciate the Independence Day packaging by Pakola!

Courtesy: KAMN

What are your thoughts on the limited edition cans? Let us know in the comments below.

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5 Affordable Cars you can Purchase Between 20-25 Lacs

Buying the best car from a number of options available in the market requires background study to make the right choice.

If the price range for car hunt is 20-25 lacs, you must be looking for luxury, comfort and class combined.

Here is the list of most popular cars you can buy within this price range and having the attributes mentioned above.

1. Toyota Corolla (11th Gen.)

Toyota Corolla is one of the most popular and highest selling cars in Pakistan. Recently it got a facelift that made it look sportier than ever with bold-styling, sleeker lines and new features in the exterior.

From the interior, it is incredible and comfortable as always and the car doesn’t seem expensive costing nearly 20 lacs. Even the facelifted Toyota Corolla Altis Grande 11th Generation Corolla is perfect choice starting from 24 lacs.

This sedan features 16-inch alloy rims, LED projection headlamps with daytime running lights, smart entry, push start button, touch-screen infotainment system and vehicle stability control (VSC) in a standard model.

2. Honda Civic (10th Generation)

The latest 2017 model of Honda Civic (10th Generation) is one of the greatest car manufactured by Honda to date. By improved design, driving experience and interior comfort, it redefines luxury and that’s why above any competition.

With a choice of two engines, twisted 5-star cuts, sporty 18-inch wheels, C shaped taillights, 25.7 cubic ft cargo space and European-inspired driving touch the makes it stands way ahead of others.

With its overall aggressive design and par excellence comfort inside, Honda Civic is the real fantasy of car users in Pakistan. Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC is available from PKR 2,349,000/- while the latest 2017 hatchback is priced around PKR 2,500,000/-.

9 Affordable Cars You can Purchase From 3-7 Lakh

3. Honda BR-V

The 7-seater, Honda BR-V also falls is the new player in the market that also falls within the mentioned range. It is comparatively cheaper than its competitors and comes with Honda’s trademark 1.5 liters 16 valve i-VTEC engine.

With the enough spacious seating and high roof rails for all grades, it does have all safety features like Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and SRS air bags.

Priced around PKR 2,229,000/- for the i-VTEC variant and PKR 2,329,000/- for the i-VTEC S, BR-V is now here to make an impact on both market competitors and users.

4. Suzuki Ciaz

Suzuki Ciaz has taken Pakistani automobile market by storm for its deluxe design and unbelievable price tag. This latest sedan has all the elaborate curves and cuts with a complete executive appeal by the exterior.

From inside, it facilitates with the superior comfort of leather-trimmed interior supported by front and rear centre armrest. This family car gives you better fuel economy, luxury (rear AC vents), safety, space (longer wheel-base), and style combined with sophistication.

Try the extra ordinary drive of its automatic variant which is exactly available in PKR 20,00,000/-.

5. Toyota Land Cruiser Prado (2nd Generation)

With the four-wheel drive and the seating capacity of 7, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado J90 (2nd Generation) is a viable option in this category. Initially introduced in 1996, it has been redefined time to time and now available in two body styles; a normal 5 door SUV (TX & TZ Variant) and a smaller 3 door SUV (RX & RZ Variant).

Arguably, it is king of the roads in Pakistan and designed to be a compact SUV which can run smoothly on the harsh off road surfaces. These variants feature front electric heated seats, climate control, leather upholstery, sunroof and electric powered mirrors. The 5-door Toyota Prado TZ is available in the market ranging 23-25 lacs.

Which are you going for?

Game of Thrones Episode 6 Season 7 Leaked!

This week, HBO Spain did a major blunder and you won’t believe that they could do such a big BOO BOO!

Apparently, they’ve broadcasted the forthcoming 6th episode of Season 7, 4 days prior to the original airing date.

Premium subscribers of HBO had access to the latest installment, titled Death Is The Enemy, for a full hour before the blunder was addressed and the episode was removed!

But not before it was ripped and shared online!

Talking about the episode which consists of Jon Snow’s dramatic confrontation with the Night King and his White Walkers, some fans on twitter admitted that it is one of the most dramatic installments of GOT till date.

Someone said ‘Just saw the Game of Thrones leak. I won’t say anything except someone on my timeline called that happening 2 weeks ago & he was laughed at!


Another said: ‘Yes my episode 6 is ruined, though I knew it, I read a leak at the start of the season, but watching the scene actually destroys it.’

Looks like someone will get into major trouble for this yet again!

But it’s a happy day for GOT fans all over again!

Contributed by: Sakina Haider

Android O: Rumoured Specs, Features & Compatible Phones

Google announced its plan to launch its next generation OS at the I/O conference.

Eventually, it became the talk of the town as everyone wanted to know what is the tech giant bringing in next to the platform.

The company is all set to launch their new platform on August 21st. The 8th generation operating software is being said to bring some new features for Android users.

Some of the features expected are as followed;

  • Picture-in-Picture Mode (PiP)
  • Fewer-notification bombardment
  • Limit background apps
  • Fonts combined with XML
  • Autofill APIs support
  • Support for latest Java 8 APIs
  • Wide-gamut colour displays for apps
  • WiFi without an internet access point
  • Lock screen shortcut
  • Upgraded keyboard navigation

List of Compatible Phones

The following are the Android compatible phones;

Google

  • Nexus 6P
  • Nexus 5X
  • Google Pixel XL
  • Google Pixel

Samsung

  • Note 8 will come with Android Nougat but will be updated to Android O
  • Galaxy S8+
  • Galaxy S8 Active
  • Galaxy S8
  • Galaxy S7 edge
  • Galaxy S7 Active
  • Galaxy S7

HTC

  • HTC U11
  • HTC U Ultra
  • HTC Bolt
  • HTC 10

Motorola

  • Z2 series
  • G5 series
  • G4 series

Moreover, there are other smartphones such as LG V30, LG V20, LG G6, OnePlus 3/3T, OnePlus 5, and BlackBerry KeyONE, which might also receive Android O update.

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