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Day 4 was aimed to recognise the Human Skills that are becoming increasingly important in today’s technology driven world.

Day four of the Young Leaders Conference (YLC) was aimed at providing the best guidance to its participants to choose a career path in their upcoming life in the backdrop of massive changes in the job market the world over due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The theme of the day was “Enterprise and Employment-AITEBAAR” with Champ Waleed Anwar as the star participant of the proceedings.

Speakers belonging to diverse professional backgrounds also taught the YLC participants about the skills and qualifications required to practice entrepreneurship or to enter the realm of start-ups in their practical life.

They also counselled about the fundamental changes in the businesses and industries due to heavy reliance on technology, computers, and the Internet to do professional work as the job market becomes extremely challenging due to the ever-shrinking requirement of human resources.

Umair Jaliawala, Trainer and founder at Torquie joined the conference for his session. Umair Jallawala said the people around the world had to face unexpected challenges and realities while fulfilling their professional commitments during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Companies had to rethink and reshape their structures, many failed or took a hit but some rose to the challenge and used this crisis as an opportunity for taking massive action,” he said.

He provided guidance to the participants in order to help them nurture the ability to identify a crisis associated with their professional lives and what skills set was required to tackle the challenging situation in the occupational surroundings.

Shahbaz Islam in his session said that many existing jobs would likely become obsolete soon due to the rapid rise of technology and automation.

He said research showed that around 40 per cent of the workforce would require re-skilling by 2025, causing great anxieties amongst the youth entering the job market in such turbulent times.

“However, we must realise that although technology has replaced many human jobs, this recent shift has made certain human skills more valuable than ever. Skills such as adaptability, creative problem solving and effective decision making-commonly called soft skills-are now so essential that employers have started to call them core skills,” he said.

Junaid Alam taught the participants about the fast-emerging world of start-ups and its relevance for the Pakistani youth.

Arsal Fahim spoke on the need to gain financial literacy to sharpen their professional skills through a very engaging and fun activity “Money matters”

Arif Pyarall shared his ideas about establishing long-lasting and successful ties with the industry.

Waqar Ali spoke on the marketing skills required for running a successful business while Faizan Arafat helped the YLC participants sharpen their business communication skills to be used in their upcoming life.

A very insightful session, YOU ARE HIRED, sponsored by IBEX. took place. In this session the participants came along with their resumes to sit down for an interview with a leading HR professional and they were getting feedback right away on their interview performances.

Kamran Z Rizvi conducted a panel discussion on the need to secure a specialization in the particular field of study of youth for becoming successful professionals.

The day ended with Extra Corp  by Waqar Ali,  a simulation in which team SoL aware participants about inclusion, diversity and acceptance of others. This whole simulation revolves around only one fundamental, that is, no matter what color, cast, gender you are. Everyone is equal and nobody is superior to others.

Gold price in Pakistan surges in line with international market

The price of gold resumed its uptrend in the domestic market and rose by Rs1,300 to close at Rs112,300 per tola on Saturday in line with the surge in the international bullion market.

The rates went up by Rs1,300 per tola to Rs112,300 and surged by Rs1,115 per 10-grams to Rs95,165 compared to Thursday’s prices.

Gold prices clocked in at R111,050 per tola and Rs95,165 on Thursday (September 2).

Gold advanced internationally as a slower-than-expected US jobs growth in August drove the dollar lower, casting doubts on the Federal Reserve’s tapering timeline, which provided support to the yellow metal.

International gold prices also increased by $13 to close at $1,830.25 on Saturday.

Gold is considered one of the safest investments; hence, its price is skyrocketing as investment is pouring in at a rapid pace. Since the dollar continues to weaken day after day, investors’ confidence in the currency has tumbled and they have diverted their investment to gold.

Speaking to Geo.tv, AA Commodities Director Adnan Agar said: “Gold prices increased on the back of dismal US employment data.”

The analyst added that gold prices recorded a significant increase because the US dollar lost ground in the international market.

“Bullion prices are expected to increase further during the next week,” Agar predicted.

However, it is pertinent to mention that the gold rates in Pakistan are around Rs4,000 below cost compared to the gold rate in the Dubai market.

Meanwhile, silver prices remained unchanged at Rs1,430 per tola and Rs1,226 per 10 gram on Saturday.

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Day three of YLC highlights artistic, cultural diversity of Pakistan for its budding leaders

Day three of the ongoing Young Leaders’ Conference (YLC) on Friday was all about highlighting the relevance of Pakistani arts and culture for the youth in the country for making them ready to assume a leadership role in the near future.

The theme of the day was “Arts, Culture, and Society-Aiwaan” and the Champ Arsal Fahim was the main highlight of the day. Different speakers of the day also shed light on the artistic and cultural diversity Pakistan possesses as the unique feature of its society.

The English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM) was the sponsor of the day in line with its firm commitment and resolve continuing for near about 20 years to support YLC in the best interest of budding leaders of Pakistan. The EBM’s support this year has been especially noteworthy that it let the YLC takes place despite continuing coronavirus emergency that otherwise interrupted many such events all over the world or confined its proceedings to the digital medium only. A musical concert as a part of the day’s proceedings to enrich the cultural exposure of the YLC participants was also sponsored by the EBM. The YLC organizers expressed special gratitude to the EBM for its unwavering commitment every year to organize the event.

The EBM was also represented on the occasion by its Brand Manager Shayan Rasool who talked about the concept of Alif.

Through encouraging counter-narratives, cross-pollination of idealism, and self-expression, day three sought to create an intellectual space, promoting diversity and pluralism in Pakistan’s society and beyond its borders while providing an opportunity for the YLC participants to connect with the art, culture, society, and moral ethos of Pakistan.

One of the keynote speakers of the day, Yousuf Bashir Qureshi in his conversation with the YLC participants highlighted the importance of arts in today’s modern world driven by industrialization and technology. “Art beyond drawings and paintings is a shared experience and its most essential function is to express and make sense of the struggles and emotions of society. It is a way of bringing people together and the greatest form of storytelling,” he said.

Junaid Iqbal in his lecture highlighted the importance of family, culture, religion, gender, educational background as the compelling factors that influenced the thought process of a person and shape the way he or she sees the world.

“Developing individual thought empowers us to stand apart from the crowd and allows us the confidence to voice our opinions without the fear of being judged. Additionally, if you are in a position of power, it is also crucial to ensure that your voice does not overpowers others but instead encourages individual opinions,” he added.

Nida Kirmani spoke on the concept of gender equality while saying that as almost half of Pakistan’s population being women, the need for gender equality and representation in the home, workplace, media, and politics is crucial.

Her session was aimed at bringing forth the factual realities of gender inequality and bringing context by highlighting its relevance in today’s Pakistan in order to understand that gender equality is not just important for women but equally important for men and the development of Pakistan.

A Drum circle activity was also part of the day. The participants of the YLC were given the opportunity to present their different cultures in the Cultural Night.

The day ended with a captivating EBM-sponsored musical night featuring renowned Sufi and folk singer of Pakistan Sanam Marvi.

Second day of YLC highlights need to achieve mental, emotional well-being of youth

[Karachi, 3rd Sept, 2021] The second day of Young Leaders’ Conference (YLC) on Thursday was all about emotional and mental well-being of the adolescent brains against the backdrop of coronavirus pandemic that has given rise to the psychological problems all over the world due to prolonged lockdown regimes.

The theme of the day was “Developmental Leadership-ALMIYA” as Waqar Ali was one of the keynote speakers of the day. The day started with an energizing session, briefing on the upcoming proceedings, and giving a wrap-up of the proceedings of the day one of the YLC.

The topics discussed during the proceedings included inclusiveness, psychological well-being, emotional intelligence, and mental health of the youth.

The proceedings of the day were conducted with strict adherence to the government-prescribed standard operating procedures against the spread of coronavirus.

The participants of the YLC were informed that Developmental Leadership is all about expanding one’s mind-set. It empowers us to come together and have difficult conversations, regarding subjects that may be considered taboo in our society, with an open mind and a greater will to understand.

With 64 per cent of Pakistan’s population comprising the youth, it is imperative that we address matters of emotional, physical and social well-being with great importance.

From mental health to social hygiene and from sustainable development to climate change, it is our responsibility to grow and take initiative, said the speakers of the day two of YLC.

The goal of the day was to develop a growth mind-set and get a conversation started among the participants. Even though our cultural roots encourage us to be accepting, it is often done only when convenient. With a day specifically about Developmental Leadership, the organizers hoped to equip the youth with tools to be informed about the world around them, empathize with others and encourage them to promote growth within and in the communities around them.

Other important speakers of the day included Nisha Rao and Taha Sabir who spoke on the issue of emotional intelligence.

Different sessions of the day were held on the topics of inclusive communities, self-defence, emergency medical services, sign language, emotional intelligence and its impact on mental health, defining fears instead of goals.

The day also had Asad Ibrahim’s session. He helped the participants understand the meaning of Alif on a spiritual level. He also did a meditation with the participants to make them feel relaxed and calm.

The day ended with Waqar Ali’s activity titled “Your dinner is locked until…”

Young Leaders Conference enters its 20th year with 225 participants coming together from more than 70 districts and cities across the nation

The first day of Young Leaders Conference (YLC) started with a very thought-provoking concept of self-realization. The day was all about decluttering our minds from everyday chaos and starting afresh. Waqar Ali, CEO School of Leadership introduced the concept of Alif with a new perspective and discussed the importance of diving within to see beyond what eyes can see. The day was led by Uzair Ausaf, CEO Cube Consulting who inspired the youngsters with his spellbinding stories and insightful experiences that made them believe that their dreams can become reality if they have faith within and are ready to take that first step. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM) and School of Leadership celebrated two decades of impact with hundreds of lives touched. Leadership from both organizations shared how they find YLC as a platform for youngsters to build confidence and get relevant exposure that can equip them with the mindset to transition from good to great. The 20th YLC displayed the true essence of Alif with youngsters reflecting to unearth their true potential, finding right questions to ask the universe and stitching it all together Attiyah Inaam, Senior Manager Corporate Communications, Sustainability & PR represented her company at the Conference on Day 1 and delivered a very powerful and motivational speech to the participants in which she talked about the 20 years of partnership between SoL & EBM. She also talked about EBM and how the company has empowered more than 600+ youngsters through sponsorships and support. “Whatever the mind of a man can conceive and believe, IT CAN ACHIEVE.”

Cake cutting ceremony took place in celebration of 20 decades of partnership between both the organizations.

Keeping in mind the recent pandemic, compliance with strict SOPs was ensured for everyone’s safety.

The day put forward the thought of taking a break from the routine and getting rid of those self-created limitations that paralyzes ones’ growth. It expressed the importance of inculcating values and morals of Alif and carrying them as a guiding principle to their life.

The partners and sponsors for YLC 2021 are EBM (Founding Partner), ibex., Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, KIA Motors, PTCL – Ufone, KAPCO, KFC, nofea, HABIB METRO, J., Feroze 1888, HUBCO, Sightsavers, SOL Foundation, Catalyst Corp, Street17, UPSTAIR Solutions, Dreamworld Resort, Hotel and Golf Course, Carving Productions, Amwaj, Health Matters, SWVL. The Learning Partners are connectHear, Nucleus Consulting, Carnelian, Cube Consulting, Torque, and Bookmyspot. The official Media Partners are Jang Media Group, Geo News, and The News while the official Radio Partner for the event is Suno FM 89.4. 

Ayesha Omar Upcoming Biopic Film with Yasir Hussain

Pakistani actress and model Ayesha Omer was born on 12th October 1981 in Lahore where she grew up. She started her career in Showbiz as a model.

She is famously known for her sitcom Bulbulay also, she made her momentous place in the film industry of Pakistan.

Ayesha is recently cast for a biographical film project along with Yasir Hussain. Previously, Ayesha has been part of two movies, one with Ahsan Khan which is soon to be released and the other is Dhai Chaal. Ayesha is now ready to play another important role in a biopic film of the serial killer Javed Iqbal who was caught and penalized in the ’90s.

According to the private sources, the makers are aiming to tell the untold story of ‘Javed Iqbal’. The film will be featuring his life history and the most heinous crimes that had been done by him with innocent children. Yasir Hussain is famously known for opting the inspiring and challenging roles and this time his fans are appreciating him for his selection.

Netizens are excited about the upcoming biopic film, people are saying that the movie will turn out to be epic.

Yasir Hussain shares adorable photo with son Kabir

Pakistani actor Yasir Hussain shared a glimpse of his newborn son Kabir on his Instagram.

The Khuda or Muhabbat actress Iqra Aziz turned to be a photographer for Yasir and son Kabir and clicked adorable morning pictures of them.

“Good Morning,” Yasir wrote alongside the picture.

Yasir Hussain shares adorable photo with son Kabir
Instagram: YasirHussain

It should be noted that the popular showbiz duo welcomed their baby boy Kabir Hussain last month, on 23rd July. The couple announced the birth of their son via their Instagram posts. And the couple got married in 2019.

Khalil ur Rehman speaks up in support of Sadaf Kanwal

Recently a video clip of actress Sadaf Kanwal went viral on social media where she was asked What she thinks about feminism and Is the woman of our society is oppressed or not.

Sadaf in her video said, “Our culture is our husband, if I am married, as a wife I must know where my husband’s belongings are kept, I must iron his clothes which I usually don’t do but that’s what a wife should do. I should polish his shoes, I must know what he wants to eat and when he wants to eat because it’s my duty as a wife and that’s what I have seen growing up”.

Meanwhile, Writer Khalil-ur-Rehman recently appeared in the BOL News talk show Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga with anchorperson Fiza Akbar Khan where Khalil-ur-Rehman showed up openly to endorse and support actress and model Sadaf Kanwal, because of her remarks on woman’s rights, marriage, and the role of women in Pakistani society.

“All women who are looking for their husband’s socks or are polishing his shoes or ironing his clothes, are doing it out of love.” the Mere Paas Tum Ho dramatist said

Furthermore, he said, “This hardly happens that somewhere it is happening by order.”

“Not all the girls are wrong in the society there are some aunties who mislead out society’s women’s,” he added

Pakistan managed to pull off a narrow seven-run win

Pakistan is off to a winning start in the full match of the series as a previous game at Barbados was washed out. They won the game by 7 runs, thanks to the superb bowling of Muhammad Hafeez and other bowlers to restrict West Indies from chasing a par score.

Earlier Pakistan made 157 in their allotted twenty overs, in reply West Indies could manage to score 150 for 4 in their 20 overs. Nicholas Pooran was the lone warrior of Windies innings he remained unbeaten at 62 (33 balls, 4 fours, and 6 sixes) wasn’t enough to cross the line, Hafeez finished his spell with extraordinary figures of 4.1.6.1.

In the first innings, Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan scored 51 off 40 balls and 46 off 36 respectively. Jason Holder picked 4 wickets while Bravo finished his spell with 2 for 24.

Match Summary

West Indies 150/4 (20 overs)

Pakistan 157/8 (20 overs)

Result – Pakistan won by 7 runs

Fall of wickets

Pakisan: Fall of wickets: 1-46 (Sharjeel Khan – 4.4 ov), 2-113 (Mohammad Rizwan – 14.2 ov), 3-134 (Babar Azam – 16.1 ov), 4-145 (Mohammad Hafeez – 17.5 ov), 5-145 (Fakhar Zaman – 17.6 ov), 6-150 (Hasan Ali – 18.4 ov), 7-150 (Sohaib Maqsood – 18.5 ov), 8-157 (Shadab Khan – 19.6 ov)

West Indies: Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Andre Fletcher – 0.2 ov), 2-31 (Chris Gayle – 5.6 ov), 3-70 (Shimron Hetmyer – 11.5 ov), 4-140 (Kieron Pollard – 19.2 ov)

Playing XIs:

West Indies – Andre Fletcher, Evin Lewis, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Kieron Pollard (c), Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Dwayne Bravo, Hayden Walsh, Akeal Hosein

Pakistan – Sharjeel Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Hafeez, Fakhar Zaman, Azam Khan, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Qadir

BCCI threatening foreign players from joining Kashmir Premier League: report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly warning cricket boards worldwide against participating in the Kashmir Premier League (KPL).

According to a report by Daily Jang, citing sources, BCCI has threatened foreign players that their participation in KPL would result in doors to Indian cricket and Indian Premier League closing on them for good.

Six foreign players have been selected to play in the inaugural edition of the league, including former Proteas player Herschelle Gibbs, former skipper of Sri Lanka, Tillakaratne Dilshan, and four former England cricketers, Owais Shah, Matt Prior, Phil Mustard and Monty Panesar.

Former Pakistani batsman, Rashid Latif also spoke out against BCCI on Twitter, saying: “The @BCCI is warning cricket boards that if there former players took part in Kashmir Premier League, they won’t be allowed entry in India or allowed to work in Indian cricket at any level or in any capacity. Gibbs, Dilshan, Monty Panesar & several others have been selected in KPL,” he tweeted.

According to the league’s president, Arif Malik claimed that the tournament will go on as planned.

KPL is scheduled to start from August 6-16 in Muzaffarabad. 

Originally Published on GEO SUPER

Herschelle Gibbs lashes out at BCCI for ‘threatening’ him for playing in KPL

Former South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs has lashed out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for threatening him to not take part in the Kashmir Premier League (KPL).

In an interview with Sportskeeda, the 47-year-old revealed that he was told by former Proteas skipper Graeme Smith that he would not be allowed to play for the Indian Premier League or go to India for any cricket-related work if he takes part in KPL.

“It came from Mr Shah. (The) message was sent to Graeme smith who passed it on to me,” Gibbs told the outlet.

He also turned to Twitter and alleged that the BCCI is keeping him from playing for KPL owing to India’s political differences with Pakistan.

“Completely unnecessary of the @BCCI to bring their political agenda with Pakistan into the equation and trying to prevent me playing in the @kpl_20. Also threatening me (by) saying they won’t allow me entry into India for any cricket related work. Ludicrous,” he wrote.

According to a report by Daily Jang, citing sources, BCCI has threatened foreign players that their participation in KPL would result in doors to Indian cricket and Indian Premier League closing on them for good.

Six foreign players have been selected to play in the inaugural edition of the league, including former Proteas player Herschelle Gibbs, former skipper of Sri Lanka, Tillakaratne Dilshan, and four former England cricketers, Owais Shah, Matt Prior, Phil Mustard and Monty Panesar.

Former Pakistani batsman, Rashid Latif also spoke out against BCCI on Twitter, saying: “The @BCCI is warning cricket boards that if there former players took part in Kashmir Premier League, they won’t be allowed entry in India or allowed to work in Indian cricket at any level or in any capacity. Gibbs, Dilshan, Monty Panesar & several others have been selected in KPL,” he tweeted.

KPL is scheduled to start from August 6-16 in Muzaffarabad.

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Social Media Reacts on Sadaf Kanwal’s statement

Sadaf Kanwal discussed her relationship with Shahroz Sabzwari, the son of famous actor Behroz Sabzwari. Her new “marriage rules” are causing quite a stir as well.

When asked what kind of wife she is, the Kaif o Suroor item girl gave traditional answers during an appearance on a television chat show. She believes in clearly defined gender roles and believes that the husband should be treated with respect as a man.

“My rules are so simple that is, one should consider her partner as her husband. His status should be higher because a man earns and spends on the kids. I also earn but that’s what I cannot compare with what he has to do for the family.”

Social Media Reacts on Sadaf Kanwal’s statement

https://twitter.com/salahyyyyyy/status/1421264595088551945?s=20
https://twitter.com/Iam_Mian1/status/1421221276149075968?s=20

realmeet with realme C21 Gives You A Chance To Meet Your Favourite Stars

realme C21 now comes for PKR 19,999/- bringing top notch quality, reliability and a chance for people to meet with their favourite stars such as Romaisa Khan, Zulqarnain Sikandar and Bilal Munir through the realmeet with realme C21 campaign

realme – a smartphone brand that has gained impeccable popularity amongst Gen-Zers and has become a name most synonymous with the youth, is set to maintain its reputation with the exciting announcement of their new campaign for realme C21 that would enable fans to meet their favourite online personalities ranging from the world of entertainment to tech.

realme is collaborating with Romaisa Khan – actress, model, and TikToker, Bilal Munir – tech YouTuber of VideoWaliSarkar fame and Zulqarnain Sikandar – TikTok star, for the massive campaign “realmeet with realme C21”  that would let the realme Community to connect with their favourite online stars like never before.

Romaisa Khan, Bilal Munir, and Zulqarnain Sikandar have garnered immense popularity amongst the youth with their content and abilities across all social platforms. As their achievements vibe with the essence of realme, the brand recognizes and caters to the wants of its young consumers and has come up with this initiative to build a bridge between the realme Community and their most-liked content creators.

To be part of the realmeet with realme C21 campaign, people have to follow these steps:

  1. Buy a realme C21*
  2. Post a photo with their realme C21 along with the hashtag #realmeet & tell us why you want to meet your favourite influencer
  3. Join the realme Community: http://t.ly/ILgl 

With the recent price drop of realme C21 to PKR 19,999/- it has become even more feasible for youngsters to become eligible for #realmeet campaign and becoming a part of the celebrated realme Community.

* People who have bought the realme C21 earlier are also eligible to be a part of this campaign.

KFC Celebrates 100 Restaurants by Highlighting Feel Good Moments

KFC Pakistan celebrated the momentous milestone of reaching 100 restaurants with it’s first-ever equity campaign, which went live on 1st July 2021.

The campaign, titled #KFCFEELGOOD, centers on the fact of a KFC moment being a feel-good moment for all. It is a celebration of youth, joie de vivre, and Pakistan’s favorite fried chicken.  Matching an exuberant anthem with a tapestry of vivifying visual moments, this campaign creates an impact that leaves viewers feeling good.

Serving its signature crispy chicken from over 100 restaurants across 32 cities and towns all over the country, KFC Pakistan is poised to make the youth and everyone else alike #KFCFEELGOOD.

Twitter family of KFC shared their moments with the KFC

https://twitter.com/Pro_tweetsss/status/1411304090915725318?s=20

T20 World Cup to be held from October 17 to November 14 in UAE and Oman

The venue for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 has been shifted to the United Arab Emirates and Oman, with the tournament set to run from 17 October to 14 November.

The tournament was originally set to be staged in India, but had to be shifted, given the consequences of the second wave of Covid-19 on the country.

The BCCI will remain the hosts of the event, which will now be held across four venues – Dubai International Stadium, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the Sharjah Stadium, and the Oman Cricket Academy Ground.

The upcoming edition will be the first Men’s T20 World Cup played since 2016, when West Indies beat England in the final in India.

The eight teams competing in the preliminary stage are Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland, Namibia, Oman and Papua New Guinea, before the play-off stage and the Final on 14 November.

Acting ICC CEO Geoff Allardice said: “Our priority is to deliver the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 safely, in full and in its current window. Whilst we are incredibly disappointed not to be hosting the event in India, the decision gives us the certainty we need to stage the event in a country that is a proven international host of multi-team events in a bio-secure environment. We will work closely with the BCCI, the Emirates Cricket Board and Oman Cricket to ensure fans can enjoy a wonderful celebration of cricket.”

BCCI Secretary, Jay Shah, said:“The BCCI made every effort to stage the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and provide its passionate fans with a reason to cheer after a long period of gloom. However, the prevailing pandemic situation in the country meant that the health and safety of everyone concerned was fraught with risk should a tournament of this stature is held across the country. The BCCI will continue to host the tournament, which will now be held in the UAE and Oman and work closely with the ICC to make it a memorable event.” 

President BCCI Sourav Ganguly said: “The BCCI is looking forward to hosting the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 tournament in UAE and Oman.  We would have been happier hosting it in India but considering the uncertainty due to the Covid 19 situation and the importance of a world championship, the BCCI will now continue to host this tournament in UAE and Oman. The BCCI is looking forward to creating a spectacle.”

Vice President Emirates Cricket Board, Khalid Al Zarooni said: “Emirates Cricket Board is honoured that the BCCI (Board of Cricket Control India) and the ICC (International Cricket Council) have entrusted us with staging and delivering the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The UAE’s reputation as being a safe country in which to host high-profile sporting events is a strong compliment to our government’s unwavering commitment to implementing and monitoring effective health practices during the pandemic. Having hosted a number of high-profile tournaments in recent months our team is well-prepared and ready to mobilise to ensure the success of the T20 World Cup.”

Oman Cricket Chairman, Pankaj Khimji said, “It is indeed a great moment for Oman Cricket to be selected as a venue/host of the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. We shall leave no stone unturned to exceed the requirements of BCCI and ICC. Oman will certainly extend a very warm welcome to all the teams, officials and media in October.” 

TikTok banned across Pakistan Once again

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has imposed a ban on the widely popular social media app, TikTok, with immediate effect.

The high court issued the verdict while hearing a petition seeking a ban the app over objectionable content.

The petitioner said that a complaint was also lodged with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) but it took no action.

SHC has issued notice to the Attorney General of Pakistan and sought a reply from the parties by July 8.

Back in March, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) had banned the application with immediate effect over the immoral content. The ban was lifted after three weeks by the court, directing PTA to take action against the objectionable content.  

Here is what Twitteraties has to say about the Ban:

https://twitter.com/wasimmughal_/status/1409503685932204038?s=20
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Wasim Akram Leads Pakistan’s NFT Revolution

Wasim Akram Leads Pakistan’s NFT Revolution

Wasim Akram to launch limited-edition NFTs on 24th June in collaboration with BitBlaze, GAME and Binance on Binance’s new NFT platform

Karachi, Pakistan, June 16, 2021 – BitBlazeis excited to announce the launch of an exclusive limited-edition collection of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) featuring cricket heroes from Pakistan, including the legendary Wasim Akram.

Previous NFT Collections comprised of media and sports celebrities, such as the singer Lewis Capaldi and England ex-footballer Michael Owen to name a few. Featuring top artists and in- demand content exclusively available on Binance NFT, the upcoming collection is no different.

Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange, will host and sell the NFTs on its forthcoming NFT marketplace, which launches on June 24th. The sale will take the form of a 7-day auction where anyone globally will be able to participate. and trading platform. Binance NFT will bring together artists, creators and crypto enthusiasts from around the world with a minimal fee for users and creators alike.

Wasim Akram said, “It’s been incredible to see the rise of digital art collectibles, and I’m delighted to find another avenue to engage with cricket fans all over the world. It’s exciting to think that blockchain technology now gives these incredible memories a permanent home, and a way to capture these special moments in Pakistan’s cricket history.”

Abdelhamid Benyahia, Operations Manager at Binance MENA, said: “We are especially excited to host BitBlaze as part of our 100 creators on Binance NFT. Their series of cricket NFTs are sure to have a wide appeal, and we are pleased to announce that one of the first NFTs will feature World Cup-winning athlete and global sporting icon, Wasim Akram.”

This particular collection will include never-seen-before images from the unforgettable World Cup final triumph against England in 1992.

In March 2021, Mike Winkelmann — the digital artist known as Beeple sold an NFT of his work for a record-smashing $69 million at Christie’s serving as a catalyst for this booming technology.

Imran Rahim, co-founder of BitBlaze added, “We’re thrilled to be part of the NFT launch, and it’s  a privilege to have one of Pakistan’s most-loved celebrities on board. I remember watching Wasim lift the World Cup in 1992 when I was a child, so to be able to present this to the world is an incredible honor.”

“We see immense potential in the NFT space, and it makes sense to bring together the biggest stars with the biggest platform in the crypto space to offer fans and cricket-lovers worldwide a truly unique opportunity to own a piece of history,” said Arsalan H. Shah, Founder of GAME – Pakistan’s leading sports management company.

Those interested in participating are advised to visit www.bitblaze.co where a guide to purchasing will be published and where fans can also stay informed about further NFT launches.

BitBlaze also plans to expand its offering into other sports, and invites stars in both Pakistan and abroad to offer NFTs to the growing number of digital art collectors.

foodpanda Announces Rs. 1 Crore in Cash Incentives for Vaccinating Riders

Extending support to the governmental initiative of mass immunization while ensuring rider safety, foodpanda Pakistan has announced PKR 1 crore as cash incentives to compensate riders for the time spent in getting their COVID vaccine shots.

As the nation is successfully steering out of the third wave of coronavirus, mass immunization has turned out to be the only strategy to tackle the crisis. Pakistan’s largest delivery platform, foodpanda has announced PKR 1 Crore in cash incentives to the first batch of riders on the platform who are getting vaccinated. Riders can claim the cash incentive once they present a vaccination certificate at the rider hub. 

The vaccination drive is the latest addition to foodpanda’s COVID-19 response in Pakistan. Since the early days of the pandemic, foodpanda has been providing financial assistance for up to 14 days to riders who are diagnosed with COVID-19. In addition to this, riders are also being provided medical insurance, increased incentives and earnings support for the areas where services were halted due to lockdown. 

To fight COVID-19, foodpanda also installed washbasins outside rider hubs, introduced Contactless Deliveries, conducted food donation drives at hospitals and installed disinfectant walkthrough gates outside various medical centers nationwide. Daily temperature checks at rider hubs have now become an integral part of a hero’s job, before starting his shift. Ever since the outbreak, foodpanda has dispatched hand sanitizers to their riders on-board and continues to actively distribute face masks and gloves to their heroes.

In collaboration with the district government, hygiene kits including masks and sanitizers were also distributed to citizens earlier this year.

Commenting on this initiative, Nauman Sikandar, CEO foodpanda stated, “Safety and wellbeing of our stakeholders is one of our core values and we encourage all our riders to get vaccinated to ensure safer deliveries. Riders are essential frontliners, who deliver orders to hundreds of customers every day. We believe it’s important for each rider to be vaccinated for the greater good of the society.”

“foodpanda stands by all its stakeholders – they are not alone in the battle against this virus. With this and many more such initiatives, we hope to play our part in making Pakistan COVID free”, he further added.
More than 40,000 riders are part of the foodpanda family and this campaign will encourage Pakistan’s mass vaccination drive to further strengthen. 

“Mahiya” Craze on SnackVideo fuels a wave of nostalgia

Pakistan pop princess Annie Khalid kicked off #MahiyabyAnnie challenge on SnackVideo earlier this month, making her loved song a hit again while stirring up a spree of nostalgia.

In the first week after the Mahiya event started, the hashtag  gained over  100 million views on SnackVideo, and the song has been used in over 50k videos. Related topic #SnackMusician reached the second on top Twitter trending topics, gaining over 4000 following posts.

Fans said on Twitter and Facebook that the hashtag challenge has been one of the best song cover on SnackVideo. Not only are there many talented singers and music lovers joining with their beautiful voices, the classic piece itself brings back millions of memories to whoever listens to it. Some said the forever-favorite song reminded them of school days, and some felt nostalgic for all those feelings attached to it.

This weekend, SnackVideo will launch a series of covering events for classic songs, and the Mahiya challenge marks the first debut of #Wemissoldsongs activity. The trendiest video app is bringing our memorable yesterday back to us.

Exclusive: Danish Taimoor’s message about the Ishq Hai on ARY Digital

The wait is finally over! Don’t forget to watch the Double Launch Episode of the new drama serial Ishq Haim this drama is Launching Tonight from 8:00 to 10:00 PM – only on ARY Digital.

Ahead of Drama Serial Danish Taimoor the Lead cast shares his message to his fans and audience of the ARY Digital to watch this drama.

In the same Drama Minal Khan is also featuring, this drama is going to be a super-hit.