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                     YoungStunners new music video will feature Unreal Engine, the world's most advance real-time 3D tool! The dynamic rap duo of Talha Yunus and Talha Anjum has been in the highlights of the Pakistani pop music industry in the recent past. They have managed to win hearts across the nation with their electrifying music and powerful lyrics, especially since their appearance in the final chapter of Coke Studio’s season 14. Though they have kept their audiences hooked to Urdu rap – Is it too soon to imagine the pair in Pakistan’s first ever Unreal Engine based 3D music video. In partnership with one of Pakistan’s leading smartphone brands, Infinix, Young Stunners have reportedly recorded an exciting music video showcasing world’s most open and advanced, real-time 3D creation tool by Unreal Engine. Unreal Engine’s 3D creation tool has been designed specifically for content and design creators across industries to deliver cutting-edge content and interactive experiences

                With Ramadan in full swing and people getting used to not eating like four to six different meals and snacks a day, there's only one thing that you can do while you wait for time to pass to break your iftar: watch food videos on TikTok. If you want to become an expert in making the best food at home, order food or dine out, you have all types of foodie content creators available on TikTok and here are some must-follow profiles. Salt to Taste One of Pakistan's most popular food content creators on TikTok, Salt To Taste gives the perfect treat to your taste buds. He is just the guy you need to follow, with more than 2.9 million followers on his verified TikTok account. From his energy and weight loss drinks to homemade sauces and Ramadan special pakoras, you will find everything that you need during Ramadan. This is your go-to account for Ramadan recipes. https://www.tiktok.com/@salt_to_taste Food Fusion This is a channel run by a husband and wife who have garnere

                    Bilquis & Abdul Razak Dawood (BARD) Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of the Punjab’s Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology (ICET) to establish DESCON Endowment Fund. DESCON Endowment Fund will be available to both male and female students (preferably from rural areas) enrolling in the institute from the next academic year (2023 - 2024), based on their financial backgrounds and academic skills. The students eligible for this fund will be selected from across the country by a special committee, which will also include a BARD Foundation representative.  The MoU signing ceremony was graced by BARD’s Board of Governors including Faisal Dawood and Farooq Nazir, Vice-Chancellor of Punjab University Dr. Niaz Ahmed Akhtar, Dean of ICET Dr. Abdullah Durrani and ICET Director Dr. Rafiullah Khan.  Talking about this initiative, Faisal Dawood stated, “Our youth is ambitious and talented, and at BARD Foundation, we are

Highlights: •         Record quarterly profit before Tax of PKR 11.8 billion, up 101 per cent year on year •         Overall revenue of PKR 14.3 billion, growth of 72 percent •         Strong growth in net advances of PKR 17.8 billion, up by 8 per cent •         Healthy increase in deposits of PKR 23.2 billion, up by 4 per cent •         Cost discipline continues with an increase of 8 per cent, against double digit inflation •         Prudent risk approach / strong recoveries delivering impairment reversal of PKR 0.7 billion Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) delivered a record performance in first quarter of 2022, leading to a growth of 101% in profit before tax to PKR 11.8 billion. Profit after tax grew by 119% year on year to PKR 7.1 billion Overall revenue grew by 72% to deliver the highest ever quarterly revenue of PKR 14.3 billion. Net interest income grew by 36% year on year, primarily driven by volume upside from strong balance sheet growth. Non funded income reco

                The gaming industry across the world has  witnessed a massive growth recently . In Pakistan, it gives an average annual revenue of $25 million as  reported by  Newzoo, a global leader in providing Esports analytics . This recent development is made possible by technology giants successfully meeting the market need for better gaming smartphones. Not only technology brands in Pakistan, but the Government and multiple gaming-based avenues have also been fueling this movement in the country. Recently, the biggest Esports event i.e. FreeFire  Premiere League 3  took place which provided a platform for gaming enthusiasts for showcasing and proving their gaming ability. It was supported by Pakistan’s leading smartphone brand, Infinix; which is now all set to introduce  their new gaming smartphone series i.e. Infinix HOT 12! Looking at the essential features of gaming smartphones, the maximum emphasis would always be on powerful and dedicated gaming chipsets. Ideally octa-core

                                Infinix, a global brand, has announced their latest campaign to enable underprivileged youth to hone their skills for the fast-paced tech world under ‘Express your Generosity.’ For this CSR initiative in collaboration with SOS Children’s Villages Pakistan, one of the most prominent NGOs working for the welfare of children and youth, Infinix is equipping their new facility with a state-of-the-art computer lab by donating their latest InBook laptops. With the help of this computer lab, residents of the SOS Children’s Villages will have access to unsurmountable knowledge and a practice ground to work on developing the required tech skills for the future. These efforts come as a meaningful and prompt gesture that demonstrates the company’s concern for the social welfare of society. Talking about this initiative, the Marketing Director of Infinix Pakistan, Mr. Saad Shams, said, “Infinix as a brand emphasizes the development of the digital economy as one of th

   With the vision of providing quality education for everyone, everywhere, Mersys enters the Pakistani market with a partnership with ExD. With this partnership, ExD will provide Mersys’ state of the art education management platform, Campus, to schools, colleges and universities and vocational training institutes across the country. As the population of Pakistan grows every year, so do the challenges of access to education. With over 60% of Pakistan’s population still in rural areas, systems like Campus aim to bridge the gap between the quality of education offered in urban and rural areas. Mersys helps bridge this digital divide.   Campus is designed to facilitate online, classroom and hybrid education models, with communication, transparency and privacy at its core. The software allows teachers to plan classes, deliver lectures, give and receive assignments and use data banks to automate repetitive tasks. It also allows school administrators to manage admissions, student and teache

   Huawei Consumer BG will now enter the enterprise market officially, serving government and enterprise customers, as well as individual consumers. The announcement was made by Richard Yu, Huawei's Executive Director, Consumer BG CEO and Intelligent Automotive Solution BU CEO, at the Huawei Business Product Launch Event. Mr. Yu noted that Huawei would use its hardware and software ecosystems as dual pillars, to support a growing range of versatile office products that work seamlessly with a wide range of smart devices, including laptops, desktops, monitors, tablets, accessories, Visions, and wearables. These new office solutions will address the following key domains: government, education, health care, manufacturing, transportation, finance, and energy. Rollout of comprehensive enterprise-centric products With fast-changing business requirements, market conditions, the need for nimble office solutions has never been greater. Smart workplaces and equipment have begun to replace tr

                     Dawlance is the #1 home appliances brand in Pakistan and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arcelik – the second-largest manufacturer in Europe. With a vision to strengthen its market leadership in major categories like: ‘Personal-Care Electronics’ and ‘Small Domestic Appliances’, Dawlance has recently announced an expansion in its vast portfolio of technology products, during a Media Meet-up event, followed by an Iftaar dinner, at Movenpick Hotel in Karachi.   This exciting event was personally hosted by the Chief Executive Officer of Dawlance Pakistan – Umar Ahsan Khan, along with his team of management executives in the country. The ceremony was also chaired by Arcelik’Group Manager for Business-Transformation & Growth - Ms. Handan Abdurrahmanoğlu, from Turkey, along with her international team of senior corporate leaders. A large number of notable representatives of the print & electronic-media, celebrities, digital-media personalities, and key stakeholders o

                          On April 22 over 1 billion people in 193 countries celebrate Earth Day to mark the anniversary of the modern environmental moment that started in 1970. Lahore Central Business District Development Authority (LCBDDA) also known as Central Business District (CBD Punjab) has played an important role in making the environment nature friendly, that is why most of the initiatives taken by CBD Punjab are ecofriendly. The Team of CBD Punjab celebrated Earth Day at CBD House Punjab by switching off the lights and air conditioners of CBD Punjab house for 60 minutes as a gesture of energy-saving and curbing the amount of CFC gases that are released into the air. CBD Punjab has always taken dynamic steps to contribute to a healthy environment and save nature as much as it is possible. Previously CBD Punjab has planted 5000+ trees and relocated many trees instead of cutting them down during the construction of the parking plaza and main boulevard of CBD Punjab. A provision

                                      Beaconhouse Group, Pakistan’s largest network of private educational institutions and a host of diverse businesses, is successfully running 40 of the network’s facilities on solar energy. Students of 26 Beaconhouse campuses that have been installed with solar panels also conducted research projects on solar energy’s impact on reducing harmful air pollution, use of non-renewable energy, and cutting electricity costs. The grade 8 student research projects explored significant controllable factors that improve the performance of photovoltaic panels, and saw participation from approximately 1,800 students. This announcement commemorates International Earth Day 2022, celebrated on April 22 nd , aimed at raising awareness on protecting the planet, reducing our carbon footprint, and adopting sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices. Installed by Beacon Energy Ltd. (BEL), a venture of the Beaconhouse Group creating renewable energy sourc

                      Fully wireless earphones are one of those ideas that sounds like a dream: pop a tiny little headphone into each ear and listen to music or take calls untethered from everything. Until recently, the reality was quite different. The first wireless earphones were gigantic, died after a few hours and had a bunch of other problems. Luckily, times have changed. Huawei recently launched its new open-fit ANC earphones, the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 and many are buzzing about its raving studio sound quality, impressive open-fit ANC, and long-lasting comfort in addition to the smart and personalised interactions provided by chic pair of earphones . So,let us dig deep to find out why the Studio-quality open-fit ANC earphone with air-like comfort/wearing comfort the HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 is the top choice this year for open-fit earphones. Studio-quality sound The HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 come with a 14.3mm super large diaphragm, which makes the amplitude larger and the bass more powerful. Toget

              ●          The FFWS 2022 Sentosa will see  18 teams across 11  regions compete for a slice of the US$2,000,000 prize pool. ●          Free Fire unveils the theme for its 2022 World Series, “Heroes Arise”. ●          The FFWS 2022 Sentosa Play-ins and Finals will be broadcast live on Free Fire’s official YouTube channels. Free Fire's most iconic offline tournament, the Free Fire World Series (FFWS), returns in May! The highly-anticipated event will be held in Singapore for the second year running. Taking place off Singapore's southern coast, Sentosa, the FFWS 2022 Sentosa is slated to provide a thrilling viewing experience to fans and players from 14 May as teams gather to compete for a slice of the US$2,000,000 prize pool. Witness the amazing action at the FFWS 2022 Sentosa Fierce competitions have been held worldwide in the months leading up to the FFWS. Now the top teams and players have found themselves a step closer to clinching the coveted title of the world&

               Bagallery team visited them and had Iftar with the Sahara Village family. At this occasion Salman Sattar CEO Bagallery also distributed gifts amongst the residents of Sahara Village and listened to the stories which teach us more about life and its ups and downs than anything.  The people of Sahara Village were overwhelmed with this visit wearing a wide smile on their faces. People at Sahara Village are away from their families thus, missing out on iftaris where the entire family sits together for their feast. The Bagallery team planned a visit to the Sahara Village to be a part of their family for a day. The team distributed clothes and had an Iftar with the residents of Sahara Village. Bagallery believes in staying connected with the society at large. And how can we forget the seniors and differently abled people who are an important part of our society. The management team can be seen having Iftar and distributing clothes to the residents of the Sahara Village, after

Pakistani social media star turned drama star Momin Saqib joined TikTok in a style by mimicking Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan (SRK) dialogue. Momin who got famous when his video following the defeat in the semi-final of T20 World Cup 2021 went viral, gained 33,000 followers, 180,000 likes and nearly three million views on his first five posted videos. https://www.tiktok.com/@mominsaqib In a video where he informed his fans that he is now on TikTok also expressed his affection for TikTok through the famous SRK dialogue with the background music of his famous film. He said, “Aa gaya hoon, aa gaya hoon TikTok par. Subha uthta hoon to TikTok, sham ko sota hoon to videos lagata hoon’. He thanked all the fans for loving him on other platforms by saying, “Tum logon ne mujhse bohat pyar kiya hay, har jaga bohat pyar dia hay.” https://www.tiktok.com/@mominsaqib/video/7087233224660749595 The comedian has a verified account with the title “Momin Saqib" under the username  @mominsaqib . In his

                            Infinix announce d  its celebration of the holy month of Ramadan with consumers all around the world. There are over 2 billion people celebrating the start of Ramadan today worldwide, many of which are current and future Infinix users. Infinix, being a global brand, takes a key role in the celebration with multiple activities planned in various markets throughout the month. The theme of the celebration is Express Your Generosity, which notes to the core mission of Ramadan that promotes sharing, giving and compassion. Infinix is on a mission to empower the youth of today with powerful devices available at attainable price points. Consumers from any background or culture can grasp victory together using an Infinix device to enhance their daily life, victory is meant to be celebrated together and this core Infinix value perfectly aligns with the passion shared by consumers around the world celebrating Ramadan this month.   “ The global pandemic has taken a huge