Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Restaurants Chains Coming Soon to Pakistan Officially

Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Restaurants Chains Update: Baskin-Robbins, the world’s most known ice cream chain, has announced that it has signed a master licensing agreement with AHG Flavours (Pvt) Limited and aims to set up 35 Baskin-Robbins shops across Pakistan, with Lahore being the main focal priority.

AHG Flavours Chairman Irfan Mustafa said:

“Baskin-Robbins is famous around the world for offering an extensive variety of 31 ice cream flavours to its guests and we’re looking forward to treating our customers across Pakistan with the same flavourful experience.”

He added:

“We look forward to opening our first Baskin-Robbins shop in the months ahead.”

AHG Flavours CEO Harris Mustafa, an industry veteran, welcomed Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Restaurants Chains in Pakistan in his classic boldness, “Abhi to party shuru hoi hai,” meaning the party has just started.

 Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Restaurants Chains in Pakistan will feature the brand’s extensive selection of classic ice cream flavours, including Pralines n’ Cream, JamocaTM Almond Fudge, Mint Chocolate Chip and Very Berry Strawberry, alongside regional favourites such as Mango Tango and Tiramisu.

 Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Restaurants Chains will also offer its delicious range of custom ice cream cakes, frozen beverages, ice cream sundaes and take-home ice cream treats.

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“We are pleased to be collaborating with Irfan, Harris and their team to begin developing the Baskin-Robbins brand in Pakistan by bringing our wide range of delicious ice cream flavours, cakes and other treats to Pakistani customers,” said Dunkin’ Brands International Vice President John Varughese.

Baskin-Robbins currently has more than 7,800 restaurants in more than 50 countries around the world.

History of Bakin Robbins
Nearly three-quarters of a century ago, two brothers-in-law shared a dream to create an innovative ice cream store that would be a neighborhood gathering place for families. Burton "Burt" Baskin and Irvine "Irv" Robbins had a mutual love of old-fashioned ice cream and the desire to provide customers a variety of flavors made with ingredients of the highest quality in a fun, inviting atmosphere.

As a teen, Irv worked in his father's ice cream store. During World War II, Burt was a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and produced ice cream for his fellow troops. When the war was over, the two entrepreneurs were eager to capitalize on America's love of ice cream.

They started out in separate ventures at the advice of Irv’s father. In 1945, Irv opened Snowbird Ice Cream in Glendale, California. His store featured 21 flavors and emphasized high-quality ice cream sold in a fun, personalized atmosphere. A year later, Burt opened Burton's Ice Cream Shop in Pasadena, CA. By 1948, they had six stores between them. This concept eventually grew into Baskin-Robbins.

As the number of stores grew, Burt and Irv recognized that to maintain the high standards they set in the beginning, each store would require a manager who had an ownership interest in its overall operation. Even though they didn't realize it at the time, the two founders had pioneered the concept of franchising in the ice cream industry.In 1949, there were more than 40 stores in Southern California when Burt and Irv purchased their first dairy in Burbank. This business decision allowed them to have complete control over the production of their ice cream, and the development of new ingredients and flavors.

It wasn’t until 1953 that the ice cream chain dropped the separate identities of Snowbird and Burton's and became Baskin-Robbins. A local advertising agency, Carson/Roberts, advised a uniform identity and image under the name Baskin-Robbins 31 Ice Cream. Their recommendations included the "31®" logo to represent a flavor for every day of the month, Cherry (pink) and Chocolate (brown) polka dots to be reminiscent of clowns, carnivals and fun and lastly, the use of cartoons to bring their flavors alive with personality to graphically highlight the name and delicious ingredients. With this over-arching branding, Baskin-Robbins' iconic pink spoons were created with the belief that people should be able to try any of their many flavors without cost.

In 1954, Baskin-Robbins put their product on the line against their competitors at the Los Angeles County Fair. That year they won their first Gold Medal and set the pattern for county and state fair participation, earning Gold Medals for Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream every year since that first contest.
Baskin-Robbins continued to expand, and by the mid-1960s, the company had become an ice cream empire with more than 400 stores throughout the United States. In the 1970s the chain went international, opening stores in Japan, Saudi Arabia, Korea and Australia.

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Young Development Fellows YDF Program Fourth Batch 2017 Apply Now

Young Development Fellows YDF Program Fourth Batch 2017 Update: The Planning Commission has now started taking applications for the Young Development Fellows (YDF) Program Fourth Batch 2017 as part of its ‘One Nation One Vision Pakistan 2025’ plan.

The Government of Pakistan is now inviting online applications for the Young Development Fellows YDF Program Fourth Batch 2017. Pakistani students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity today.

Young Development Fellows Program

The Planning Commission’s YDF Program is attracting young talent for the national development of Pakistan.

Read: Prime Minister Youth Training Scheme Phase Two 2017

Based on their qualifications and field of study, interested individuals can apply in Young Development Fellows YDF Program Fourth Batch 2017 for the following disciplines:

• Education, Policy and Research
• Development Economics / Competitiveness
• Energy and Power Sector Development
• Private Sector led Growth and Public-Private Partnership
• Peace and Development
• Food Security and Water Management
• Poverty Alleviation
• Science, Technology and Innovation
• Financial Analysis / Management
• Infrastructure Development / Urban Management
• China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
• Information Technology / Software Development
• Environment / Climate Change
• Health and Nutrition
• Media and Development Communication / Social Media
• Gender and Development.

Eligibility Criteria

As per the YDF application form, only individuals who meet the following criteria will be considered for the Young Development Fellows YDF Program Fourth Batch 2017:

• Be between 18-30 years of age
• Hold PhD/Master/professional degree from a reputable university in one of the fields listed in the advertisement
• Preferably have some relevant professional experience related to development or continued academic study at the doctoral level
• Should not have joined any previous YDF batch

Registration & Deadline Details

You can apply for the Young Fellows Program. The last date to submit your applications is 2nd July 2015, i.e. 13 days from now.

For further information, you can contact ydf.recuitment@gmail.com.


About Planning Commission
The Planning Commission (denoted as PC) is a financial and public policy development institution of the Government of Pakistan. The Commission comes under Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms. The Planning Commission undertakes research studies and state policy development initiatives for the growth of national economy and the expansion of the public and state infrastructure of the country in tandem with the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Since 1952, the commission have had a major influence and role in formulating the highly centralized and planned five-year plans for the national economy, for most of the 20th century in Pakistan. Although the five-year plans were replaced by Medium Term Development Framework, the commission still played an influential and central role in the development of the programme. Furthermore, the Public Sector Development Programmes (PSDP) also placed under the domain of the planning commission. The commission's authoritative figures includes a Chairman who is the Prime Minister, assisted by the deputy chairman, and a science advisor.

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HEC Online Degree Verification Attestation System Introduced for Degree Holders

HEC Online Degree Verification Attestation System Update: Higher Education Commission, HEC has introduced a new online feature of degree attestation which is called HEC Online Degree Verification Attestation System through which the applicants can be able to make requests or apply for attestation of their degree online.

The main purpose of HEC Online Degree Verification Attestation System is to provide ease to degree holders with hassle free mechanism, as in the past, applicants were bound to stand in queues and wait for their document attestation.

Through HEC Online Degree Verification Attestation System, the applicants can fill an online registration form and upload their scanned documents for attestation.

After submission of form with documents, the request/application will be examined by HEC and the applicant will be prompt with an email or SMS containing the visit timing of applicant at one of HEC offices located in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar or Quetta.

On scheduled date and time, the applicants must have to bring their original documents along with a copy of attested.

Read: HEC PHD Scholarships Summer 2017 for Pakistani Students

Well, if the applicant can’t be able to reach office due to any reason, then the applicant should send someone else along with authority letters and other documents. Courier service is also made available for the applicants for receiving their attested documents.

In this case, the applicants should select the mode of attestation through courier and then submit documents and courier fee with the courier company described on the portal.

For Ph.D. applicants, the verification process is of two steps. From Dashboard, the applicants will be redirected to Ph.D. Country Directory (PCD) and then the applicants will be asked to enter CNIC or email to search for their record.

PCD serial number and other data are required to fill verification form and then HEC will verify the record for subsequent attestation.

The applicants will also have a choice to reschedule their visit time in case if the applicants can not be able to report on fixed scheduled date or time. This new system has also the ability to track down the application online.

The new system is linked to Pakistan Qualification Register (PQR) due to which the applicants can only be able to proceed for attestation if the degree program is listed in PQR otherwise the applicant can’t be able to proceed further and in this case the applicant should contact the focal person of their university for entry of programme in PQR.

Though majority of universities have been completing the entries on PQR proactively, however some universities whose response is slow are being advised to enter their degree programmes in PQR at the earliest so as to streamline attestation and other related processes.

Further details of the new online attestation process are available at hec.gov.pk/site/das

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ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan beats India in Final by 180 Runs

ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan beats India Update: Pakistan, at their most magnificent, swarmed all over India to win the Champions Trophy by 180 runs. 

ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan beats India. It was the same template as when they won their previous global one-day tournament, the 1992 World Cup, in that Pakistan were hopeless at the outset of this tournament, which they entered as the eighth-ranked ODI team, to be demolished by India in their opening qualifier. Yet, England in the semi-final and India in the final could not live with them.

 

ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan beats India. Having failed to reach 250 so far in this tournament, Pakistan posted 338 for four on the back of a dashing century by Fakhar Zaman, who slammed 114 off 106 balls, then bowled out India in only 30.3 overs on the back of Mohammad Amir’s opening spell. Again the importance of the opening partnership was illustrated to England, for whom it was the Achilles heel:

Read: ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan Beats England for Finals

ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan beats India. Pakistan had slumped to eighth partly because they had gone 35 ODIs without a century opening stand, but once the left-handed Fakhar was paired with the steady Test opener Azhar Ali, they launched Pakistan with 118 against England, and 128 off only 23 overs against India.

Pakistan’s coach Mickey Arthur said:

“I’ve had five semi-finals with South Africa and never got to a final."

He added:

“I got to one final with Pakistan and eventually got a medal, so that’s fantastic, but the credit goes to the players.”

India’s captain Virat Kohli generously admitted:

“They [Pakistan] made us make those mistakes because of the way they were bowling and the way they applied the pressure in the field as well, and we have no hesitations or shame to admit that we could not play our best game today.”

Pakistan’s cricket is often hailed as mysterious and inexplicable instead of being the product of its environment, which it naturally is. Their aspiring cricketers pick up a bat and grip it as they like, without coaches telling them to use their leading elbow, and bowlers cannot extract bounce out of grass less pitches, like concrete, so they move it sideways instead: hence batsmen like Fakhar with his strong bottom hand.

 
As for inconsistency, or “unpredictability”, it stems from an infrastructure, which is not well-resourced by comparison with India’s, England’s and Australia’s: hence Pakistan could field like drains against India in the qualifier, and like a dream in the final.

The century by Fakhar, whose name means “pride”, was not the best innings played in a global one-day final because there was so much playing and missing and top-edging if the ball was short. It was, however, the most audacious and he had much of which to be proud. Fakhar, 27, dared to reach for the stars – never having played a one-day international before last month – and in his four innings in this Champions Trophy, he scored 30, 51, 57 against England, and his 114 made him man of the match.

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed said:

"He hoped his side’s stunning 180-run Champions Trophy final win over arch-rivals India would be a catalyst for the full return of international cricket to his homeland."

Sarfaraz added:

“I hope this win will boost Pakistan cricket and hopefully all the (major) playing nations will come to Pakistan.”

This Champions Trophy went ahead as scheduled despite a terror attack at a pop concert in Manchester, northern England, on May 22 that killed 22 people. And it continued even after another deadly attack at London Bridge, barely two miles from The Oval on June 3 in which eight people died.

But after the victims were remembered with a minute’s silence by a capacity crowd, fans at The Oval were soon engrossed by an extraordinary match.

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ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan Beats England for Finals

ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan Beats England Update: Pakistan beat England by eight wickets in the first ICC Champions Trophy 2017 semi-final at Cardiff on Wednesday.

After bowling out England for 211, Pakistan rode on a fluent opening stand and gave England no chance in the modest chase. Azhar, Fakhar, Babar and Hafeez were among the runs as Pakistan sprinted home with almost thirteen overs to spare.

They will now take on the winner of the second semi-final between India vs Bangladesh. ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan Beats England.

Read: ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan Beats Sri Lanka for Semi Finals

England vs Pakistan, ICC Champions Trophy 2017 semi-final as it happened: Pakistan 215/2 after 37.1 overs. Pakistan completely outplay England to book a place in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final. Azhar Ali, Fakhar and Babar impressed with the bat after a brilliant show by the bowlers. ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan Beats England.

ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan Beats England. England 211 all out. Excellent bowling performance by Pakistan bowls out England for just 211 in the first semi-final.

The hosts were off to a steady start but Hassan Ali changed the course of the game in the middle-overs. The seamers scalped 3/35 and was very disciplined in the middle. Junaid Khan and debutant Raees picked two wickets each.

Pakistani Squak: Azhar Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Sarfraz Ahmed (C, WK), Imad Wasim, Rumman Raees, Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, Junaid Khan.

England Squad: Alex Hales, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (C), Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (WK), Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Liam Plunkett, Mark Wood, Jake Ball.

Hasan Ali (Man of the Match) said:

“England are a big team and we have bowled well. The way I bowled against South Africa, I tried to bowl the same way today. Against India, things did not go well in the last few overs but Azhar Mahmood helped me and I stuck to my plans. Eoin Morgan was my best wicket today.”

Sarfraz Ahmed said:

“We bowled very well and after that the batting was good too. Mohammad Amir wasn’t playing but Raees came in and did well. We elected to bowl and chase again [which worked]. After India, every game was a knockout game, I said to the players to just play your game.”

Mehran Post wishes Pakistani Shaheens for the final victory in ICC Cricket Championship 2017.

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Audi Pakistan Introduced Sportback Series 2018 in Pakistan Price RS 6.8 Million

The German luxury car maker Audi has released the A5 Sportback in Pakistan. The 2018 Audi A5 Sportback comes in 3 different trims in the international market:

• Audi A5 Sportback SE
• Audi A5 Sportback Sport
• Audi A5 Sportback S Line

Apart from the diesel-only SE model, Audi has launched the other A5 Sportback models in Pakistan.

As one would expect, Audi Pakistan Introduced Sportback Series 2018 comes with top of the line features and specifications with a price tag to match.
Read: Toyota Camry 2018 Eighth Generation Family Sedan Unveiled at 2017 Detroit International Auto Show

The Audi A5 Sportback has a starting price of Rs. 6.8 million in Pakistan.

The Audi Pakistan Introduced Sportback Series 2018 in question is a blend of hatchback versatility, sedan spaciousness, and coupe styling; in other words, A5 Sportback is a master stroke by the German car manufacturer.

Features

Under the hood, the Audi Pakistan Introduced Sportback Series 2018 features a 1.4L TFSI engine capable of producing 150 bhp @ 5,000-6,000 RPM and 250Nm of torque @ 1,500-3,500 RPM, coupled with a 7-speed S-Tronic transmission. The new A5 has been introduced with a base price of Rs 6.85 million (without registration and insurance) and as expected, luxury accessories are already included from the start.

Exterior

The A5 Sportback features trim lines running down the hood of the car which gives the vehicle a “mean” sporty look. The horizontal front grille with the daytime running lights add to that persona giving it a mix of class and sporty demeanor. Bi-Xenon low beam Bi-Xenon high beam headlights are featured here with ellipsoidal lenses.

The rearview mirrors include LED indicators.

Audi rarely changes the back of the car too much and the same holds true for the A5 Sportback. The back features the classic Audi look with sweeping LED lights similar to the A4 and S4 line.

Interior

It may seem overwhelming at first but you’ll notice that the Sportback’s dashboard doesn’t have too many controls. The three spoke steering wheel includes media and other controls such as the windscreen wipers, rearview mirror controls etc.

You can get the optional virtual cockpit in the Sportback for additional price.

The infotainment system supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The 7.0 inch LCD display can be used for regular bluetooth audio/video playback as well, includes SatNav.

A5 Sportback comes with a Bang & Olufsen speaker system with 10 speakers including a subwoofer, offering unprecedented audio quality.

Drive select lets you choose between different engine, suspension and steering settings. You can opt for a smoother, comfier ride or a sportier, rougher drivetrain.

The leather seats are heated and electrically adjustable. A sun roof is also included by default.

There’s a lot to like about that huge trunk space. You get 480 litres of boot space which means you can easily pack up for a week long family trip to the northern areas or some place else.

Safety Features

There are a number of safety features included such as:

• ABS
• Electronic traction control
• Brake assist system
• Intelligent driver and passenger airbags with de-activation switch
• Front and rear side curtain airbags
• Hill hold assist
• Central locking
• Cruise control

Price and Additional Equipment

The international versions of the Audi A5 Sportback start at $42,000 and go all the way up to $49,000. This isn’t the case in Pakistan as the Sportback starts at Rs. 68.5 million minus insurance or registration charges.

Additional options like seat ventilation, convenience key, anti theft alarm and more can be added to the car as well.

Here is the price breakdown for the Audi A5 Sportback in Pakistan:

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NBA Championship 2017 Golden State Warriors Defeats Cavaliers in Three Years

NBA Championship 2017 Golden State Warriors Defeats Cavaliers Update: The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday 12th June 2017, 129-120, for its second championship in three seasons, avenging last season’s historic collapse.

NBA Championship 2017 Golden State Warriors Defeats Cavaliers. The Warriors were led by sensational performances from Kevin Durant, who scored 39 points, grabbed seven rebounds and recorded five assists, and Stephen Curry, who scored 34 points, recorded 10 assists and grabbed six rebounds.

Curry said during the trophy celebration:

"We learned from everything we've been through."

He added:

"Our perspective, being blessed to play on this stage three years in a row, it's for these fans, for our organization, for these families. To be back here, bring ol' Larry back home, I'm just excited to do something special. I'm ready to do it again."

It is Durant’s first NBA championship win in his second-ever appearance in the Finals.
Durant said:

"It's just a great group of guys, great community, great arena, great fans."

Durant added:

"I'm just so happy to be a part of it. I can't wait to celebrate with my teammates in the locker room."

The Warriors did not win without a hard-fought effort from the LeBron James-led Cavaliers. James led all scorers with 41 points, grabbed 13 boards and recorded eight assists. NBA Championship 2017 Golden State Warriors Defeats Cavaliers.

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James was helped by Kyrie Irving’s 26 points and J.R. Smith’s 25 points.
The Warriors won in 2015 before the Cavs made their historic comeback last year. Then it was Golden State's time again, with Durant as the prized addition.

Durant shot 14 for 20 and Curry — the two-time reigning MVP who took a backseat as the new big star got acclimated — finished off a brilliant post season. Not to mention a healthy one after his 2016 injuries.

On Monday, Golden State used a 27-4 second-quarter run to take charge — just after it appeared Durant should have been called for a third foul on a basket by James — and got to celebrate right at home in Oakland surrounded by a deafening home crowd waving yellow rally towels and holding up phones to shoot video and photos as the final minute of the clock ticked away.
The buzzer sounded and gold confetti began to fall.

The Warriors became the first Bay Area team to capture a championship at home since the A's finished the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of the 1974 World Series.

A year ago, these Warriors fell short after a record-setting season that included a 24-0 start and 73 victories at the end to break the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' wins.

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ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan Beats Sri Lanka for Semi Finals

ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan Beats Sri Lanka Update: Sarfraz Ahmed and Mohammad Amir led Pakistan to a sensational three-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the virtual quarter-final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Cardiff on Monday. ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan Beats Sri Lanka.

Chasing 237 to book their place in the last-four, the Men in Green were in all sorts of troubles after losing seven wickets for a score of 162 in the 30th over.

ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan Beats Sri Lanka. However, pacer Amir, who had a wonderful day with the ball earlier, supported his captain in an unbeaten 75-run match-winning eighth-wicket partnership, as Pakistan chased down the target in the 45th over.

ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2017 Pakistan Beats Sri Lanka. Sarfraz finished with a brilliant unbeaten knock of 61 off 79, which included five boundaries, whereas Amir finished with valuable a 28 not out.

For Sri Lanka, pacer Nuwan Pradeep was the pick of the bowlers as he finished with the figures of three for 60 in his 10 overs.

Read: ICC Champions Trophy 2017 8 Ambassadors Announced Shahid Afridi Representing Pakistan

Earlier, after being put into bat first, the Islander were bowled out for 236 in the final over of their innings, courtesy sublime bowling performance from the Pakistani pacers.

Left-arm paceman Junaid Khan and right-armer Hasan Ali were the pick of the bowlers for the Men in Green, as the duo claimed three wickets a piece, whereas Amir and debutante Faheem Ashraf picked two wickets each.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella finished with the top score of 73 off 86 balls, which included four boundaries.

Read: Intel Curie Technology BatSense Smart Bats Introduced in ICC Champions Trophy 2017

This victory means that England will meet Pakistan in Cardiff in the first semi‑final on Wednesday. They may be happy about that for the surface here seems to suit some of their team (their bowlers if not their batsmen).

There has not been much encouragement for bowlers in this tournament but the likelihood of some lateral movement for the fast men has been greater in Wales than in England. There may not be much pace in the pitches in Cardiff but good bowlers have sporadically found some movement. In earlier games Tim Southee, Liam Plunkett and Mark Wood have gained some assistance from grass, which Eoin Morgan has described as “thatchy”.

Read: ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Schedule Tickets Prices Media Coverage Rights

Pakistan, especially with the introduction of Junaid Khan as a replacement for the volatile Wahab Riaz alongside Amir and Hasan Ali, now have a triumvirate of pace bowlers who seem adept at exploiting any help. Hence they may be more dangerous opponents for England than Sri Lanka might have been.

Their pace trio were effective on Monday. Between them they took eight wickets with the debutant seamer Fahim Ashraf also picking up two. Such conditions favour Pakistan’s style of play. They are not so well equipped to chase the mega-totals as their batting lineup may be described as old-fashioned – with the exception of the newcomer Fakhar Zaman, a left-hander who wastes no time. But mega-totals in Cardiff are not guaranteed.

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QMobile Feature Phone Q3310 Launched Trying to Give Tough Time to Nokia

QMobile Feature Phone Q3310 Update: Seems like QMobile is trying to give Nokia a tough time in Pakistani mobile market. The new Q3310 feature phone by QMobile is clearly inspired by the legendary Nokia 3310 phone in more ways than one.

If you don’t remember, Nokia is coming to Pakistan soon and is relaunching the 3310 which is one of its most famous phones ever.

In light of this, QMobile is hoping to that it can attract some early buyers with its affordable price tag – Rs. 1,999 for the Q3310 vs Rs. 5,500 for the new Nokia 3310.

While most specs of QMobile Feature Phone Q3310 are similar, one area where QMobile’s offering has an advantage is the battery. Nokia 3310 features a ‘tiny’ 1,200 mAh battery compared to the monstrous 3,000 mAh battery in the Q3310.

Display and Camera

The other features are mostly the same with a 2.4 inch LCD screen, a primary VGA camera (without a flash, unlike the 3310) and a dedicated torch.

Read: Nokia 3310 Daddy of Feature Phones is Going To Relaunch Soon

The Nokia phone comes with an LED flash which can double up as a flashlight.

Price

QMobile may have an edge on the Nokia phone in terms of price as well. While the prices for Pakistan aren’t confirmed, the new Nokia 3310 costs Rs. 5,500 in Western markets, twice as much as QMobile Q3310 which goes for Rs. 1,999.

Does the QMobile Q3310 stand up to the Nokia 3310 in terms of durability? Only time will tell.

QMobile Q3310 Specifications

Display: 2.4″ QVGA (240*320)
Battery: 3,000 mAh

Camera

Main camera: VGA
Front camera:None
Connectivity

900/1800 MHz, Dual SIM
micro USB,
3.5mm headphone jack,
Bluetooth

Memory

MicroSD card support up to 32 GB
Colors: Blue, Black, Silver, Red
Price: Rs. 1,999

Feature Comparison Between Nokia 3310 and Q3310

Check out the feature comparison between Nokia 3310 and Q3310 below:

Q3310 is a competitor of legendary phone Nokia 3310(2017) but QMobile has improved some features in Q3310. Q3310 has bigger battery than Nokia device and users look for big battery phone in feature phones category. QMobile can attract market towards Q3310 because of its bigger battery feature.

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Melania Trump Donald Trump Ends Commuter Marriage Shifted to White House

Melania Trump Donald Trump Ends Commuter Marriage Update: The US president Donald Trump and first lady’s commuter marriage appears to be over, as the family has united under one roof again.

First lady Melania Trump and son Barron, 11, moved into the White House Sunday 11th June 2017 after spending the first several months of President Trump’s presidency residing in their Trump Tower penthouse in New York City.

“Looking forward to the memories we’ll make in our new home!” Melania Trump tweeted Sunday from her official @FLOTUS account. An accompanying photograph featured a view of the Washington Monument from a window in the White House.

Her communications director Stephanie Grisham confirmed the Melania Trump Donald Trump Ends Commuter Marriage, tweeting, “It’s official! @FLOTUS & Barron have made the move to DC! #WelcomeHome.”

The first lady and the president held hands as they walked from Marine One to the White House on Sunday. Melania Trump Donald Trump Ends Commuter Marriage. Barron strolled alongside them, dressed in a T-shirt emblazoned with the words, “The Expert.”
Read: Meera Irtaza Replied Donald Trump on Twitter

It is unusual for the first lady and the president to live apart during any stretch of the presidency, much less in its infancy. The Washington Post reported it appeared “unprecedented” and described the decision as flouting “the most basic of all first lady traditions.”

After Trump’s inauguration in January, Melania Trump and Barron remained in New York so the 11-year-old could finish out the school year at Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He will transfer to the private St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Maryland for the coming year.

Melania said after the election in November, when she first announced she would remain in New York:

“My husband is traveling all the time.”

She added:

“Barron needs somebody as a parent, so I am with him all the time.”

Indeed, Melania has scarcely been seen at the White House since Trump’s presidency began. April’s Easter Egg Roll, which she co-hosted, arguably marked her most high-profile appearance in Washington since the inauguration.

Many think that will likely change, particularly because it will be more difficult for her to remain unseen while living in Washington, D.C.

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Meera Irtaza Replied Donald Trump on Twitter Shocking and Interesting Tweet

Meera Irtaza Replied Donald Trump Update: Gone are the days when actress Meera was butt of jokes for her amusing English-speaking talent.

People used to say that her English is so bad that it is actually good, and that she will have you rolling on the floor with laughter when she speaks English.

But nowadays the popular actress has got excellent command over English with pride, to the extent that it will make your jaw drop.

And more surprisingly, she is active on Twitter, and often replies to the tweets of her fans as well as celebrities and politicians.

The latest ‘victim’ of her Twitter reply is US President Donald Trump. Meera Irtaza Replied Donald Trump her response over the US President’s tweets went viral on social media.

Read: US Donald Trump Administration Denies Offering Free Visa to Pakistani Tourists and Business Persons

The story is that on Tuesday the 6th of June 2017, President Donald Trump published a series of vehement statements on Twitter in response to the decision by seven Arab countries to abruptly cut off ties with Qatar. “During my recent trip to the Middle East I stated that there can no longer be funding of Radical Ideology. Leaders pointed to Qatar—look!”

Trump tweeted. “So good to see the Saudi Arabia visit with the King and 50 countries already paying off. They said they would take a hard line on funding extremism, and all reference was pointing to Qatar. Perhaps this will be the beginning of the end to the horror of terrorism!”

After these above Trump's tweets Meera, who tweets through her handle ‘Meera Irtaza’ Meera Irtaza Replied Donald Trump: “getting ready to bomb another #Muslim majority nation.” – It was really a stunning reply.

And drew another shocking Meera Irtaza Replied Donald Trump: “Yes, we all saw your frightened expression white [while] seated with the king. You couldn’t handle his dominating persona, could you?”

About Meera

Meera is a Pakistani film actress, television presenter, model and leading philanthropist. She made her movie debut in 1995, but earned nationwide critical acclaim in 1999 for her lead performance in Khilona (1996–97).

For her acting in Khilona she won her first Nigar Award and received significant praise for her work. With the release of Inteha, another critical and commercial success, Meera won the second consecutive Nigar Award for Best Actress of the year for her break-out performance.

In 2004, she played a prominent role in Salakhain which lifted her image internationally. In 2005, she acted in a joint Indo-Pakistani film, Nazar with which she debuted in Bollywood.

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PMSA Biggest Maritime Patrol Vessel First Look Emerged on Internet

PMSA Biggest Maritime Patrol Vessel Update: Pakistan Maritime Security Agency’s (PMSA) is expected to get six Maritime Patrol Vessels (MPVs) – two large 1,500 ton and four medium sized 600-ton – from China. Today, first photos of Pakistan Maritime’s largest patrol vehicle have emerged on the Internet.

The first of its kind, 1,500 ton PMSA Biggest Maritime Patrol Vessel (MPV) is going to be the biggest the country has ever used.

The pictures of PMSA Biggest Maritime Patrol Vessel were released directly from where it is being stationed in Huangpu Shipyard in China. This PMSA Biggest Maritime Patrol Vessel is part of the six MPVs that Pakistan will be receiving. Two of them are 1,500 tons while the other four are 600 tons.

The 1,500-ton MPVs are being constructed with help of Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KSEW). The Keel laying ceremony of the ship was held in January.

Read: Balochi Youths Provides Foolproof Security to Gwadar Port Joining Pakistan Navy

According to the KSEW, the 1,500 ton MPV is 95 meters long and will be powered by two engines that can achieve a maximum speed of 26 knots. The ship is big enough to hold a light or medium utility helicopter on its flight deck.

1500 ton MPVs will operate independently or as part of a composite force in coastal and deep sea regions.

Both 600 ton and 1,500 ton MPVs will be used for different roles including Maritime Security Operations, patrolling, surveillance of EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone), intelligence gathering, policing operations against asymmetric threats, pollution control and disaster relief.

Until now, the PMSA has received three out of the four 600 ton MPVs – namely the PMSS Hingol, PMSS Basol and PMSS Darya-e-Dasht. In January, the former two have been deployed in Gwadar.
KSEW has been working on the fourth Hingool-class MPV since May 2016, which is said to be 68 metres in length and will sport a top speed of 27 knots.

Other than these MPVs, PMSA’s offshore patrol fleet consists of four Barkat-class Offshore Patrol Vehicles (OPVs).

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Swedish Trucks Heavy Vehicles Scania with Dewan Yousaf Companies to Start Operations in Pakistan

Swedish Trucks Heavy Vehicles Scania Update: Swedish truck maker, Scania, is interested in entering the Pakistani market.

Encouraged by Pakistan’s investment potential and the rapid growth of the heavy vehicle market, Swedish Trucks Heavy Vehicles Scania will bring in their series of premium trucks, truck-tractors, buses and coaches.

They have partnered with a local distributor for this purpose. Swedish Trucks Heavy Vehicles Scania is also looking into the possibility of setting up a manufacturing plant in Pakistan.

Yousaf Dewan Companies have struck a deal with the Swedish Trucks Heavy Vehicles Scania for exclusive distribution rights. The deal was signed in a meeting between Scania Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing Christian Levin and Yousaf Dewan Companies Chairman Dewan Muhammad Yousuf Farooqui.

Pakistan, The “Preferred Investment Destination”

Mr. Levin said:

“We are delighted to introduce our quality trucks and buses in Pakistan. Pakistan is quickly emerging as a preferred investment destination in the world; the automotive industry, in particular, sees a lot of investment potential in the wake of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).”

He added:

"Scania’s entry into the Pakistani truck market will help increase the competition which ultimately benefits the consumers. It will also help create employment and business opportunities for the local workforce."

Currently, the company plans to introduce its heavy duty vehicles including premium trucks, truck-tractors, buses and coaches in Pakistan. Scania has signed the distribution agreement with Dewan Companies, awarding them exclusive distribution rights for introducing the company’s products in the local market.

It also plans to later explore the potential and feasibility of setting up their manufacturing plant in the country.

Owing to the investment friendly auto policies, Pakistan will soon see major developments in this sector. Many foreign companies including the Volkswagon, Renault, Hyundai, KIA etc are establishing their manufacturing facilities in Pakistan.

Recently, SHACMAN Trucks also entered the Pakistani market, whose products will be distributed by Premval (Pvt) Ltd. Also, MAN SE, a German truck maker owing to the increased demand for heavy duty vehicles under CPEC, will establish a manufacturing plant in Pakistan.

Read: SHACMAN Heavy Duty Commercial Trucks Coming to Pakistan

About Yousaf Dewan Companies

Yousaf Dewan Companies has partnered with the likes of BMW and Mitsubishi as well and is one of the major distributors of the two companies in Pakistan.

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Toyota Camry 2018 Eighth Generation Family Sedan Unveiled at 2017 Detroit International Auto Show

Toyota Camry 2018 Eighth Generation Family Sedan Update: Toyota’s eighth-generation Camry has been touted as having aggressive character lines and a low center of gravity.

It’s wider, rides lower, and has crazy looking boomerang-like rear lights. The bestselling sedan by Toyota finally pulled into the spotlight at the 2017 Detroit auto show.

For 2018, the Toyota Camry 2018 Eighth Generation Family Sedan is available in four variants: LE, XLE, SE, and XSE. It is offered with a choice of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, a 3.5-liter V-6 engine, or a hybrid version with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

Old school gas versions get an all-new 8-speed automatic transmission and platform to boot.

Bob Carter, Toyota senior veep, gushes in a statement:

“The all-new 2018 Camry is, without a doubt, the most captivating mid-size sedan we’ve ever produced.”

“It delivers on everything Camry owners have come to expect from America’s best-selling car, and adds to it, jaw-dropping design, more advanced technology, cutting-edge safety systems, and stirring performance that raises it to an unparalleled level of excitement.”

Masato Katsumata, Camry chief engineer said:

“In order to create something that stirs people’s soul, we’ve laid out the concept of a new sedan that provides fun and excitement behind the wheel.”

“In developing the next-generation Toyota Camry, we were able to start with a clean slate, which allowed us to create a true driver’s car.”

 

Toyota says the wheelbase of Toyota Camry 2018 Eighth Generation Family Sedan was extended by two inches over the previous generation and the roof was lowered by an inch. The new hood was also dropped by 1.5 inches.

Ten airbags are standard on all Camrys and Toyota’s Star Safety System includes enhanced vehicle stability control, traction control, brake assist, ABS, and a backup camera.

Toyota announced that the latest Toyota Camry 2018 Eighth Generation Family Sedan should make its way into dealerships by the late summer 2017.

2018 Toyota Camry Specifications

• On Sale: Summer 2017
• Engine: 2.5L I-4
                 3.5L V-6
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic, continuously variable (hybrid)
• Layout: 4-door, 5-passenger, front-engine, FWD sedan
• EPA Mileage: 24/33 mpg city/highway (est.)
• L x W x H: 191.3 x 72.4 x 56.7 in
• Wheelbase: 111.2 in
• Weight: 3240 lb (est.)

Engine

One thing Toyota decided not to do was downsize the gasoline four-cylinder engine in the hybrid. It uses essentially the same version of the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine as in other versions of the Camry, albeit tuned differently. 

It’s a large four-cylinder engine, but one that achieves thermal efficiency that can exceed 40 percent, Toyota said.

Estimated Price

The estimated price of Toyota Camry 2018 Eighth Generation Family Sedan is $23,500.