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MasterCard Collaborates with Nadra to Enable ID Cards with E-Payments Functionality

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Junaid Ahmed Dar
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Here is the big news of 2017. Collaboration with Pakistan’s NADRA Technologies, MasterCard today announced a strategic to optimize Pakistani National ID cards with electronic payments functionality.

MasterCard

MasterCard & Nadra Collaboration for Making Electronic Payments Easy

This move will allow every Pakistani citizen to carry out financial transactions. Moreover, it will also help to receive government disbursements just by utilizing the unique 13-digit identification number of identity card.

Furthermore, the system will also help the citizens to use their National ID to send and receive domestic and international remittances, which will eliminate the requirement to physically visit a bank branch or currency exchange house. There will be much ease for the citizens to meet their money transfer needs using this online system.

As per the terms of the agreement, MasterCard will also be used to transfer money online. For online payments, by using its next-generation payment processing technologies to process online payments made by Pakistani citizens for their National ID cards, passports or any other document provisioned under NADRA Technologies.

This big news came out during the MasterCard’s participation in the World Economic Forum at Annual Meeting taking place from 17th January 2017 to 20th January 2017 at Davos in Switzerland.

Words Said by Mr. Aurangzaib Khan

Aurangzaib Khan the country managing director for Pakistan and Afghanistan, MasterCard, said, “The new service will make international remittances more convenient both for the sender and beneficiary. Moreover, this is also significant since Pakistan is one of the top receivers of remittances from abroad.”

Positive Outcomes

Ultimately this decision of combining the National ID card with payment features will be helpful. Moreover, the system will transform it into a powerful, multi-purpose channel for citizens to carry out their financial transactions. Furthermore, it will also facilitate them by faster and more efficient delivery of vital government services, concluded Mr. Aurangzaib.

Infinix Zero 4 Plus is Just Launched in January 2017

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Junaid Ahmed Dar
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Infinix

Infinix is also one of the mobile manufacturing companies which are growing in Pakistan day by day. Previously in 2016, Infinix had produced many outstanding smartphones for their customers. Moreover, in 2017 their launches seem to be more attractive, elegant and effective than the previous ones. You might be thinking of the upcoming launch of Infinix in this year. Infinix has launched its new smartphone.

Infinix has launched its new Infinix Zero 4 Plus on Daraz.pk. The specifications of the Mobile phone are as follows.

Technology

  • GSM: GSM 900 / 1800
  • 3G: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
  • 4G: FDD-LTE 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 5(850) / 7(2600) / 8(900) / 20(800) / 28(700) / 38(2600) / 40(2300)
  • SIM Type: Micro + Nano SIM/micro SD
  • OS: Android 6 Marshmallow + XOS

Design

  • Dimensions: 160.50 x 82.97 x 8.25 mm
  • Display: 5.98 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels (368 PPI), 2.5-D IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Sensors: Voice control to unlock, Fingerprint Scanner, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity, Gravity, and Light
  • Build: Curved diamond textured full metal uni-body
  • Colors: Champagne Gold, Lilac Grey, Filbert Brow, Galaxy Blue, Silver Purple.

Hardware

  • Processor Type: Deca-Core 2.1 GHz
  • Processor Name: Helio X20 (MT6797M)
  • Graphics Processor: Mali-T880
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Internal Storage: 32 GB
  • External Storage: Micro SD card up to 128 GB (hybrid SIM slot)

Camera

  • Rear: 20.7 MP with f/2.0 large aperture, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), Laser autofocus, and dual LED flash
  • Video recording: Yes
  • Front-facing: 13 MP with flash

Multimedia

  • Music Support: mp3, aac, aac+, eaac+, amr
  • Loudspeaker: Mono
  • Video Support: mpeg4, h.263, h.264
  • FM Radio: Yes

Connectivity

  • Bluetooth: v4.0
  • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • GPS: Yes
  • USB: micro USB v2.0; USB-OTG

Miscellaneous

  • Charging: Fast Charge / X-Charge 3A PE + 2.0
  • Battery: 4,000 mAh
  • Announcement: November 16, 2016
  • Availability: November 2016
  • Launch Price: PKR 29,999

Royal Tag, Uni Worth, Urban Culture and Firdous Sale 2017

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jay z
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As the winter season has just arrived, it’s getting a little more than just chilly. This gives you another reason to change your wardrobe and avail the amazing winter sales going on at Royal Tag, Urban Culture, and other brands.

Royal Tag

Royal Tag offers a huge variety of formal and casual wear for men, which includes blazers, sweaters, kurtas, suits, shirts, trouser and other accessories. It is giving up to 50% off on all its products and with its easy to return policy and delivery option; you can’t say no! Visit their outlet or website to this discount.

Uni Worth

Uni Worth is another renowned brand in Pakistan for men’s formal and casual apparel. It is giving up to 50% off on everything. However, the discount varies product to product. Take a look at their extensive variety of clothes and accessories at good prices. Don’t forget their budget deals too.

Urban Culture

Urban Culture is giving a flat 50% discount on all its clothes, footwear and accessories for men as well as women. It offers all the latest fashion in western wear with guaranteed high quality. Get the deal before all the items go out of stock! Urban Culture also delivers nationwide for FREE.

Firdous

Firdous is offering a discount of up to 50% on all its items. It mainly deals in eastern wear for women as well as men. However, it has recently announced it will also offer a small range of suits, sweaters, and blazers for men. The latest Pashmina collection and silk tunics by Firdous are one of its kinds in Pakistan. Firdous will soon offer delivery services too, but until then, enjoy its winter sale.

Make sure you visit their outlets or just order online. Don’t miss out on these once in a year sales!

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Launched In Pakistan

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jay z
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The wait is finally over as Xiaomi announced the launch of Redmi Note 4 in Pakistan. Redmi Note 4 was announced in August 2016, but sadly wasn’t available in Pakistan but earlier today Xiaomi officials announced that the phone is now available in Pakistan to be purchased.

So, let’s have an in-depth look as to what this new phone has to offer.

Redmi Note 4 Specifations:

Display And Dimensions

The phone comes with a 5.5″ IPS display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density). Furthermore, it has a metal body and weighs only 175grams. The look of the phone is absolutely stunning and a 2.5D curved glass on the front makes it even more eye catching.

Memory And Processing

Redmi Note 4 is powered by a Deca-core 2.1 Ghz Mali-T880 MP4 processor.

The phone comes in 2 edditions, and the RAM and internal memory is slightly different for each model.

The standard edition comes with 16 GB internal memory and a 2 GB RAM while, the High edition is packed with a 64 GB internal memory and 3 GB RAM.

Platform And Battery

The phone comes with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) but it is believed that it can be upgraded to 7.0 in a few months.

Also, the phone comes with a really long lasting battery of Non-removable Li-Po 4100 mAh which means you can expect 2 days of full fledged usage without any interruptions.

Camera

Redmi Note 4 packs a 13 MP primary camera having dual tone LED flash and a 5 MP front camera to capture stunning selfies.

Other Features And Pricing:

The Redmi Note 4 is a dual sim smartphone, and have some really cool features like Fingerprint scanner, Fast charging and Dual tone LED.

The phone is available in Silver, Gray, Gold, Blue, Black and costs 21,000 for the standard edition and 25,000 for the higher edition.

All in all, if you are looking for a really good phone with in a reasonable price tag then this phone can be a good match for you.

Must Try Emerging Local Cosmetic Brands

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jay z
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Local cosmetic brands in Pakistan have been emerging for the past few years now. They’re making their presence felt with their high-quality products, giving fierce competition to already-existing multinational brands in the market.
Local cosmetic brands are producing products that are more suitable for the skin type and skin tone of the average Pakistani woman to survive the hot, humid weather and match the tanned-to-dark skin of most of them.

Masarrat Misbah

The owner of the Depilex salon chain as well as the founder of Depilex Smileagain Foundation, Masarrat Misbah, created her line of the first-ever Halal cosmetic products in Pakistan. Among the emerging local cosmetics brands, Masarrat Misbah is working its way to the top with its Asian-skin-tone-friendly foundations, liquid lipsticks, eye-shadows, blush-on and much more.

Luscious Cosmetics

Founded by Meherbano Sethi, Luscious Cosmetics has a strict policy against animal testing, and all its products are vegan. The brand along with its extensive product range has grown over the past few years. They are available all across the Asia Pacific region.

Odho Cosmetics

Atiqa Odho created the first celebrity cosmetic brand in Pakistan. Odho cosmetics offers products ranging from lipsticks to high-quality, professional brushes and mani-pedi sets.

Nabila

Nabila, a Pakistani award-winning makeup artist, is creating her line of makeup products. She has started her journey with the amazing No-makeup palette and Magicurl. Nabila holds a promising future in the industry for her innovative cosmetic creations.

J. Makeup

Junaid Jamshed has recently launched its new makeup line in collaboration with Note Cosmetics, Turkey. The products include foundations, concealer, eye pencils, face powders, blushers, mascara and eyeshadows. All the products are guaranteed to be halal and made with nourishing, exotic oils.

Basic kitchen safety tips

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jay z
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Your kitchen can quickly become a dangerous place. Hence, it’s advised to take precautions. A few basic safety tips in the kitchen are always handy and can save you from serious, long-lasting injuries.

kitchen safety tips:

Following are some easy-to-follow kitchen safety tips.

Avoid extension cords in the kitchen

Extension cords can easily cause water and electrical shock accidents. It’s wise to use junction box which is safer.

Appropriate clothing

Loose sleeves, uppers, and stoles easily catch fire from the stove. Keeping hair loose also poses the same threat.

Child-lock everything

Child-lock everything from drawers, cabinets to an oven. Make sure appliances and sharp objects remain out of children’s reach. Get rid of broken and damaged appliances

Get rid of broken and damaged appliances

Broken or damaged appliances can be extremely dangerous since they increase changes of electrical shocks. Broken sharp edges or glass utensils must be fixed immediately.

Away from the stove and heater

Make sure curtains, dish towels, oven mitts, pot holders and other clothes away from the stove and heaters always. Do not leave the stove or oven switched on unnecessarily. Using flame-proof containers is always wise.

Handling knives

When cutting with blades, always cut away from the body in case it slips and cuts you. Always use cutting boards or protect counter tops. Keep the knives clean, mainly handles, since slippery knives cause accidents. Dry them and keep them flat carefully. Never leave them in soapy water because they’re hard to spot. In case the knife falls, never attempt to catch it, instead move away from it.

Clean up spills immediately

Spills on the floor or counters should be dealt with immediately. Anyone can slip on the wet floor, and messy counters can damage appliances.

Keep the floor clear

Always keep the floor clear to avoid falling over things like toys, footstools, etc.

 

 

LUMS Center for Entrepreneurship -The Foundation Application Batch 7

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Jowaria Sohail
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LUMS Center for Entrepreneurship is ranked #1 in Pakistan and #11 in Asia by Gust Accelerator Report 2015 for Asian and Oceanian Region.

Ever wanted to become an entrepreneur?
Do you have a high growth, high impact business idea?

Do you need help in launching your business?
APPLY NOW to secure a spot at Pakistan’s premium business incubator. We provide a one-stop solution to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality.

Deadline to apply: 21st January, 2017

To apply: https://gust.com/programs/the-foundation-application-batch-7/accounts/new

LUMS Center for Entrepreneurshi

LUMS Center for Entrepreneurship is the most comprehensive experiential development platform for startups in Pakistan. It is Pakistan’s wide-ranging experiential development platform for budding entrepreneurs that formalizes following process for startup founders

  • Scouting
  • Grooming
  • Facilitating

About the Program

The Foundation is a 4-month long flagship incubation program of LUMS Center for Entrepreneurship that provides new entrepreneurs and their startups with mentoring from industry leaders, office space, utilities, marketing, PR support and modest sustenance stipends in exchange for a small equity interest and shareholding in the business.

The Foundation hosts three batches of startups a year and offers the following:

  • Up to 4 months of access to co-working office facility at LUMS
  • 24×7 utilities including power, internet and phone
  • Shared access to IT and administrative infrastructure & resources
  • State of the art video conferencing system
  • Access to LUMS labs, library, gym & other common access facilities
  • Access to the world-class faculty at LUMS
    Continuous support from the world-class management of LCE
  • Regular mentoring and advice from seasoned leaders
  • Access to investors at the Startup Summit
    Sustenance stipend for up to 4 co-founders

More details about the program can be found at
https://lce.lums.edu.pk/the-foundation

Successful Pakistanis in the USA

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S R
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According to U.S. Census Bureau, there were 363,699 Pakistanis living in the United States a number that was 204,309. The reason why this number is so huge is America is or was regarded as the land of opportunity. And Pakistanis always fall for that word. Pakistanis living there aren’t a small story, there are some great success stories about them. Let’s take a look at some of the successful Pakistanis in the USA that are making us proud.

Shahid Khan

USA
With the net worth of 6 billion dollars, this guy is 179th richest person in America. And yeah he is a Pakistani descendant. He is the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL), Barclays Premier League side Fulham F.C., and automobile parts manufacturer Flex-N-Gate in Urbana, Illinois.

Nabeel Gareeb

USA
Nabeel Gareeb isn’t Gareeb at all, Gareeb/Ghareeb means poor by the way. He was the 6th highest earning CEO in the US in 2008. This guy is many things and being CEO, President, and member of a board of directors of MEMC is one of them.

Safi Qureshey

USA
This dude founded a fortune 500 company, yeah that’s right. He is the former CEO and co-founder of AST Research that has revenues over 2.5 billion dollars.

Sana Amanat

USA
You all know about Marvel Comics, right? She is comic book editor for them. Her most notable accomplishment is Ms. Marvel, a series that features a Muslim female superhero and her story, she co-created it.

Dr. Ayub K. Ommaya

USA
Dr. Ayub is a neurosurgeon and his area of expertise is traumatic brain injuries. He is the guy who invented Ommaya reservoir that provides chemotherapy directly to brain tumors.

Salman Ahmad 

People who follow music are pretty aware of this guy. He is founder and member of “Junoon” band. He currently resides in New York and is a UN Goodwill Ambassador.
Let’s just say that they all are adding to the good image of Pakistan, good going.

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