Careem, which is the efficient ride service and very much in use since last year had announced the special promo service for Valentine’s Day recently. Now Careem has announced and request to the customers not to use promo NOTVALENTINES. It was the special Valentine offer for the customer on whom they could have to get the gifts from themselves and for the captain of the car. The company discontinues the offer as it is against government policies and due to the ban on promoting Valentine. Careem has mentioned the reason for not using this promo they previously introduced, “Keeping in accordance with strict government policies, Careem will not be celebrating Valentine’s day. You must not use our promo: NOTVALENTINES to win a special gift basket for you, & your Captain. This promo code is not meant to be used on 14th February in any part of the country. We repeat, do not use the promo NOTVALENTINES.” Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority(PEMRA) recently restricts the media channels not to promote Valentine’s day in their shows. Not only this they also restrict the news channels to cover any activity on this day regarding the celebrations otherwise will they take action. It seems like Careem is also following this policy and don’t want to get into any trouble for this promo. The court warned print and electronic media, “stop all Valentine’s Day promotions immediately”. This action has been taken due to the petition of a common citizen who raises the point that this occasion is against Islamic values and should be stopped. On this point in 2016, the President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain said, “Valentine’s Day has no connection with our culture and it should be avoided,” and added that the downsides of western culture had “adversely affected one of our neighboring countries.” Read More: PEMRA Restricts Local Media to Promote Valentine’s Day
Top 5 Best Budget Cars in Pakistan 2018 that cost less than Rs.15 Lacs
A personal vehicle is the most convenient means of daily commute. While considering purchasing a car in Pakistan, affordability is one of the most important factors.
There is wide variety of cars available for purchase in Pakistan, but considering the average purchase power of households in Pakistan, here are the best budget cars in Pakistan 2018 that can be purchased for Rs.15 Lac or less. This list includes both Pakistani and Japanese cars.
Honda City 1.3L
Honda City is a decent vehicle and offers great value for price. Not only does it come with great exterior and interior, but also includes a lot of features and a well-performing engine.
While a new Honda City 1.3L costs around Rs.16 Lacs, you can find a used one in excellent condition, for just under Rs.15 Lacs, making it one of the best budget cars in Pakistan 2018.
| Honda City 1.3 | |
| Price | Rs.15 Lacs |
| Engine Displacement | 1339cc |
| Engine Power | 100 HP@6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L |
| Mileage (KM/L) | 11-14 KM/L |
| Transmission | Manual, Prosmatic |
| Max Speed | 220 KM/H |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm |
| Anti-Lock Braking System | YES |
| Power Steering | YES |
| Power Windows | YES |
| Air Bags | NO |
| Traction Control | NO |
Suzuki Wagon R VXL
Suzuki Wagon R was introduced by PakSuzuki in Pakistan not long ago and it has already become one of the hottest selling budget cars. Known for its affordability, features and fuel efficiency, Suzuki Wagon R VXL 2017 is a serious competitor for the best budget cars in Pakistan 2018.
| Suzuki Wagon R VXL 2017 | |
| Price | Rs.11.5 Lacs |
| Engine Displacement | 998cc |
| Engine Power | 67 HP@6200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L |
| Mileage (KM/L) | 15-18 KM/L |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Max Speed | 180 KM/H |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
| Anti-Lock Braking System | No |
| Power Steering | YES |
| Power Windows | YES |
| Air Bags | NO |
| Traction Control | NO |
Daihatsu Mira ES 2017
Daihatsu Mira is one of the most popular Japanese cars running in Pakistan. While it’s not amongst the most powerful cars in this price segment, the features, performance, durability and fuel efficiency makes Daihatsu Mira a great budget car.
| Daihatsu Mira ES 2017 | |
| Price | Rs.13 Lacs |
| Engine Displacement | 659cc |
| Engine Power | 58 HP@7600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L |
| Mileage (KM/L) | 19-22 KM/L |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Max Speed | 140 KM/H |
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm |
| Anti-Lock Braking System | YES |
| Power Steering | YES |
| Power Windows | YES |
| Air Bags | YES-2 |
| Traction Control | NO |
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Suzuki Cultus XVL 2017
Suzuki Cultus remained the most popular family budget cars for a lot years and still is extremely popular in its price segment. Suzuki recently launched the Cultus with a complete makeover, incorporating modern features and standards. Considering the combination of price and features that it offers, Suzuki Cultus certainly is one of the best budget cars in Pakistan 2018.
| Suzuki Cultus VXL 2017 | |
| Price | Rs.14 Lacs |
| Engine Displacement | 998 |
| Engine Power | 67 HP@6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L |
| Mileage (KM/L) | 17-20 KM/L |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Max Speed | 180 KM/H |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm |
| Anti-Lock Braking System | YES |
| Power Steering | YES |
| Power Windows | YES |
| Air Bags | YES-2 |
| Traction Control | NO |
Suzuki Swift 1.3 DLX Navi
Suzuki Swift is another extremely popular budget car in Pakistan. It is known for its considerably decent engine and features, making it one of the best budget cars in Pakistan 2018.
| Suzuki Swift 1.3 DLX | |
| Price | Rs.13.75 Lacs |
| Engine Displacement | 1328cc |
| Engine Power | 90 HP@6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L |
| Mileage (KM/L) | 10-14 KM/L |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Max Speed | 180 KM/H |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm |
| Anti-Lock Braking System | YES |
| Power Steering | YES |
| Power Windows | YES |
| Air Bags | NO |
| Traction Control | NO |
Conclusion
The above listed cars are the best budget cars available in Pakistan at the time of writing however; the final choice before purchasing is completely dependent on personal preference and personal inclination towards to combination of specifications and features required.
Instagram Alerts on Taking Screenshots of Stories
As we all know that Facebook owns Instagram and always tries to make new changes to facilitate its users. Now Instagram introduces the new feature of giving alerts to users who take screenshots of public Instagram stories. It is currently the testing period and Instagram is waiting to get the feedback on this new feature. The users who take the screenshot will get a warning notification that “Next time you take a screenshot or screen recording, the person who posted the story will be able to see.”
The Instagram users know that they can see that who watched their stories by clicking on the view button and now there will be the small shutter type logo will appear on the side of a story. By this logo, users will get to know which person took the screenshot of its story. Instagram tests this feature by taking the screenshots and check the new camera shutter. The important point to be clear is that the users will not get any specific notification about screenshots, but they can see other notifications.
Instagram shares a statement, “we are always testing ways to improve the experience on Instagram and make it easier to share any moment with the people who matter to you.” Instagram always makes the test before making the feature official to check the feedback and engagement of users. It is because many of the users switched from Snap chat to Instagram because snap chat alerted the screenshots. Maybe users will start watching Instagram stories because they are not able to take screenshots that is why for this feature testing is important for Instagram.
On the other side, the users can watch stories as much time as they want within a day, the creator is not able to know how much time the users watch its stories. Another important point about this new feature is, the screenshots can be taken on airplane mode and the creator will not get any notification in that case.
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YouTube Makes Strict Policy for Channels Making Offensive Videos
A couple of weeks ago, there was an issue of inappropriate videos on YouTube which went viral. Those videos were controversial and offensive on which consisted ads of famous companies. Those companies suffered from those videos which were inappropriate and on that YouTube later took action. Youtube has now made strict policies against those channels make offensive videos. Youtube almost removed 150,000 disturbing videos recently and according to its new policy, they will block the channel which has made such videos.
There is a long policy list for the You tubers now if they want to earn from this channel they need much views and subscribers and now Youtube will review the videos before getting viral. These measures already have been taken but now recently YouTube has made its new goals of 2018 in which they explained the clear and strict policies and on the violation, they will punish something shocking to the channel that harms the YouTube’s community.
Youtube is trying to make the quality content on this platform for that reason it has a wide but clear policy. According to new rules of YouTube, “When one creator does something particularly blatant—like conducts a heinous prank where people are traumatized, promotes violence or hate toward a group, demonstrates cruelty, or sensationalizes the pain of others in an attempt to gain views or subscribers—it can cause lasting damage to the community, including viewers, creators and the outside world.”
Now YouTube made harder for smaller channels to earn from ads due to its policies and demand of high views on each video like the channel must have must have tailed 4,000 hours of overall watch time within past 12 months and have at least 1,000 subscribers to get ads. Meanwhile, YouTube has already punished some channels that created offensive videos against policies.
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Toyota Closes Booking of Xli and GLi – Vios 2018 on its Way!
There were rumors surrounding for last few months that Toyota closed booking Corolla Xli and GLi cars and going to replace them with Toyota Vios 2018. According to the news, Toyota is currently clearing the existing stock of these cars which they already booked and not going to make new stock and stops its new booking. There is a limited edition of Corrola Xli and GLi and seems like a strategy like Suzuki. The website shows the limited edition and no further bookings of GLi and Xli.
Recently Suzuki stopped booking of Wagon R because they are going to launch the new model of Cultus 2018 and tried to divert the mind from Wagon R which was high in demand. Same is the case with Toyota which diverts is strategy before launching Vios 2018 to compete Honda. Toyota imports the part from Thailand and assembles the cars here in Pakistan so it is expected the Vios to be quite similar to the one launched in Thailand.
However, Toyota Vios is a compact size sedan powered by a 1.3L 4NR-FE petrol engine that produces 110 BHP having an option of 7-step CVT or a five-speed manual transmission. The company made the exterior of Vios 2018 more attractive and sporty look. The bumper of the car has Led daytime running lights and fog lamps as well as the foggy weather. Furthermore, the overall interior is just amazing and lavish too.
This amazing new Vios model will have all the possible facilities of leather seats, power starring high mount stop lamp, intermittent wipers, reverse camera, infotainment system, automatic climate control, steering wheel controls, rear disk brakes, push start, keyless entry, mirror indicators, LED tail lamps, all four power windows, height adjuster (driver side only), power folding mirrors, Immobiliser, traction control, ABS, EBD, and BA added with the minimum two airbags (driver+passenger).
Read More: No More Bookings for Suzuki Wagon R
Ufone Nayi Sim Double Offer – 2018
Ufone always tries to introduce new offers and packages to grab more users and to facilitate the existing users. Now Ufone introduces “Nayi Sim Double Offer” in which on the purchase of new sim the users will get double benefits. The users need to recharge Super Card (Rs.520) or Super Card Plus (Rs.599) and they will get double benefits at the same price.
Double Benefits
Super Card (Rs. 520):
The users who will recharge Super Card after activating new Ufone sim they will get 2,000 minutes for Ufone/PTCL and 300 minutes for other networks. Moreover, they can also have 2,000 MB internet and 2,000 SMS.
Super Card Plus (Rs. 599):
On the recharge of Super Card Plus, the users can get the benefits of 2,400 minutes for Ufone/PTCL and 360 minutes for other networks. Not only can this but users also get 2,400 MB internet and 2,400 SMS.
What you need to do is, get the new sim and get it biometric verified. If you recharge any of the cards whether Super card or Super card plus from ay retailer shop or physical card you will get the mentioned benefits. Users who activated their sim in previous last 3 days can also get these benefits after recharging any of these cards. When the offer has expired the users will be able to take advantages of other offers and tariff plans.
For Activation:
After recharging Super Card or Super Card Plus dial *141# and activate the offer.
To check the remaining balance in this offer dial *706#.
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102 Not Out Teaser: Amitabh and Rishi Together Again After 27 Years
The directors and story writers have tried to portray the exceptional love of father and son in the upcoming Bollywood movie “102 Not Out”. We can see the father role played by Amitabh Bachchan at the age of 102 and Rishi Kapoor is playing the son role at the age of 75. These two legends came together after 27 years and will surely do a blast with their admirable performances.
The teaser they released shows the exceptional love of a father to his son no matter of what age he is. The father seems to be more fun loving and full of life while the son we can see roaming around, crying and doing yoga poses to relax. The 102 old father is playing saxophone and making pranks to his son which shows his childlike behaviors towards his son.
The writer portrays the generation gap in reverse mode; the father is behaving like a child while the son is acting opposite. The only teaser leaves the message of love and care of a father to his son at every age they try to make their children happy. Despite the story, if we talk about the chemistry of these two super actors that are just amazing. They dance in the rain in a way shows strong bonding.
However, this is the unique comeback project on which both actors are happy to work together after so many years. While talking to media Amitabh Bachchan said, “Teaming up with Chintu Ji (Rishi Kapoor) after so many successful historic films, has been the greatest joy. A novel story, competent direction and the most qualified crew, has made the experience of 102 Not Out even greater.”
He further said, “I know the country loves the younger, fresh and vibrant new generation, as must it should deservedly, but whoever said the ‘oldies’ are not capable to do the similar, we know if given a chance we shall not disappoint you either, that is as immodest as I can get. BADUMBAAAAAAAAA!”
The unusual comedy releases on May 4, 2018, so, wait for little more to enjoy this exceptional story.
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WhatsApp let you Transfer Payments through UPI Support
Millions of people are using WhatsApp in the current time and regulating all their work through this one famous app which has all the important features to use. Now according to reports, the users will be able to transfer their payments through WhatsApp feature. The payment transfers will be regulated through UPI support on Android and iOS beta versions. This feature is currently working for some users as it didn’t work currently on a beta version of WhatsApp on Android phones but iOS.
However, iOS beta version v2.18.21 has the option of UPI payment transfer but Android running version v2.18.41 only showing this option to few users. This option is available in the attachment segment next to the documents, location and etc.
UPI stands for United Payments Interface and when the users tap on to the option it will show the list of banks to make the direct transfer from the bank account. To make the transaction the user needs to add account details and UPI pin. In few versions, the users are not able to add bank account because this feature is currently under completion as they have been working on UPI payments since last years.
Furthermore, Facebook owns WhatsApp and it successfully added the UPI payment in it messenger and currently working on Whatsapp to modify it so that it can work equally on all versions. Users can send money from messenger to peers and others easily by UPI support. While they need to wait little more till WhatsApp complete every step. This new feature of WhatsApp payments will be a blast for users, as millions are using WhatsApp for their business and find difficult to gather bank information and send from different apps. They will be able to get the information in the message and transfer the payment form the same platform easily.
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