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LATIF KAPADIA MEMORIAL WELFARE TRUST ALLIES WITH THE HUNAR FOUNDATION TO LAUNCH AWARENESS DRIVE IN SAFEGUARDING COMMON AILMENTS
Karachi. November 1, 2017. Latif Kapadia Memorial Welfare Trust(LKMWT) has joined hands with The Hunar Foundation (THF) in an effort to create an awareness for various basic health issues and the particular effects of consuming “Gutka. To safeguard the common ailments within the society by adopting precautionary measures.
Following this alliance, ‘Gutka Eradication’ event was held at the Karachi Institute of THF, with the core purpose of educating the students about the harmful effects of eating gutka, and necessary precautionary steps that need to be ensured to overcome this addiction.
The workshop was conducted by Dr. Dinaz Ghandhi, Honorary Board Member LKMWT who is also an Associate Professor, Altamash Institute and Consultant oral and Maxillofacial surgeon at Aga Khan University Hospital. Ms Naeema Kapadia – Program Director — LKMWT , along with Mr Farman Khan and Mr Arsalan Khan of LKMWT, also participated in the workshop.
Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Dinaz Ghandhi said, “Our youth holds immense value in terms of the nation’s progress, and for that it is our duty to ensure these young kids are well educated towards basic health issues.It is pertinent for these children to understand the level of threat, Gutka and other such eatables possess, it not only leads them to ailments but also halts their progress in academic lives,” she concluded.
Ms Naeema Kapadia of LKMWT added, ‘We will continue to reach out to the marginalized communities in spreading awareness of the menace of gutka consumption. Together, LKMWT and THF aim to advocate, educate, and empower the youth of our communities for improved health.”
Also present at the event, were Air Commodore (Retd)- Muhammad Nasiruddin, Principal of the DMSTI of The Hunar Foundation- Karachi and Mr Abdul Razzaq Sandhu, Academic Coordinator at the DMSTI.
Air Commodore (Retd) Muhammad Nasiruddin added, “THF has given a platform to the Health Sector to raise awareness about urgent health care issues prevalent in our society. We at THF invited LKMWT to hold a workshop on the menace of gutka consumption– LKMWT raised concerns of THF students about the effects of using pan, chalia and gutka, who will now become ambassadors and carry the message to their families and communities forward.
The event and workshop were attended by many students along with the officials of LKMWT and THF, which aims to empower the youth of our country through such collaborations.About LKMWT:
The Latif Kapadia Memorial Welfare Trust (LKMWT) was established in 2007 by a team of admirers of the renowned actor Latif Kapadia. The Trust’s establishment was an act to continue Latif Kapadia’s mission of spreading happiness, even after his departure for his heavenly abode. LKMWT’s main focus is to cater to the needs of the underprivileged communities. Medi-Health Clinic- 1,2&3 located at the outskirts of Karachi, cater to the general public who are unable to afford the high fees of private doctors. Every year more than 60,000 patients visit LKMWT’s Medi-Health clinics for highly subsidized treatment. Till now these clinics have helped more than 600,000 patients with primary health care needs. The number of patients is increasing every year. Please visit http://www.lkmwt.org for further updates.About THF:
Registered in 2008 under the Societies Act 1860, Hunar Foundations took its first batch in January 2010 in premises supplied by Delhi Mercantile Society, Karachi in its DMS School facility.Hunar Foundation’s key objective is to provide school graduates and other young adults with international standard vocational training that meets the expectations of the market, leading to employment or small business creation – and eventually economic freedom and empowerment. Hunar Foundation offers this opportunity to the underprivileged and marginalized segments of society where the need is more urgent. -
Standard Chartered inaugurates Diabetic Retinopathy Ward at Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital, Karachi
Karachi (Oct 31, 2017): As part of the Seeing is Believing programme, Standard Chartered Bank recently inaugurated a Diabetic Retinopathy ward at Al-Ibrahim Eye Hospital Karachi.
The ward was inaugurated by Shazad Dada, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Pakistan.
Dr. Saleh Memon, who is a respected authority on eye health made a brief presentation on the progress of the project for the team. Munazza Gillani, the Country Director Sight Savers International acknowledged the Standard Chartered partnership and lauded their contribution to eye health in Pakistan.
This ward is part of Seeing is Believing Phase 5 project. Under this project, the Bank will be investing USD1million across 3 districts (Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi) within five years, to treat men and women who are known diabetics, for Sight-Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy (STDR). It is estimated that the new programme will reach out to approximately 1million direct and indirect beneficiaries.
Commenting on the occasion Mr. Shazad Dada, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Pakistan, said: “Standard Chartered is making a difference in Pakistan through its avoidable blindness programme Seeing is Believing. I am proud that approximately 20percent of reduction in blindness is attributed through programmes which are supported by our Bank. This Seeing is Believing Phase 5 project will ensure that men and women who are diabetic are treated through early detection to prevent visual impairment.”
Standard Chartered Pakistan has led various Seeing is Believing initiatives in Pakistan for over 11 years, touching close to 11million lives. As a result of the commitment and focus in this area, the Bank in Pakistan is the only corporate to be part of a policy-making government committee for Eye Health in Pakistan.
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Buyon.pk; The E-commerce Marketplace – Reshaping the Dynamics of Online Shopping by Offering FREE Delivery on All Products
Buyon.pk is one of the leading online shopping website carrying the portfolio of over 30,000 products to sell online. Having a potential reach of 14 million customers in Pakistan, this online marketplace is helping businesses to sell products at zero upfront cost. Buyon.pk is offering an incredible opportunity for sellers who want to earn without putting up initial investment or have technical knowledge.
With Buyon.pk, sellers can start their business without any setup fees or any monthly fees. Need is to just complete the seller qualification process on the website along with a set of products and their respective prices where they can have seller dashboard for order management along with specialized online seller & customer support. Furthermore, the seller got verified orders and their fulfilment being managed by Buyon.pk, leading to efficient cash collection. Moreover, e-commerce training is being provided to support sellers and make their online businesses smooth in the long run.
Not only sellers are being facilitated but the buyers could avail best deals with this variety oriented marketplace. It is considered as the only online store offering least expensive products with the comfort of the home.
In the world of e-commerce, almost every other online shopping store is providing offers but they are having ample of delivery charges with different hidden charges that leave the customer shocked at the time of checkout. Such unwanted charges turn online shopping into the vague experience for all shopaholics. So, this was the biggest hurdle faced by shopping enthusiasts who want to have an inexpensive product without compromising on quality.
To surpass this competition and resolve the issue of hidden charges while shopping online, Buyon.pk is offering all the products without incurring any delivery charges or hidden charges from 1st October, 2017. Previously, delivery charges were applicable on shopping of products less than Rs.1000 but now despite the shopping scale, home delivery is totally free across all major cities and towns in Pakistan. Further, Buyon.pk offers all payment options to its customers including Cash On Delivery, Credit / Debit Card payments, mobile payments, and bank transfer to make any purchase.
Mostly, brands look for competing in this era while retaining the highest returns but in the race, online shopping stores go out of their ways in setting their pricing strategy. Here, Buyon.pk is making all ways as convenient as possible to have customers on board while satisfying them with finest quality products at most reasonable prices. The tight-lipped Buyon.pk team is putting a lid on making the online shopping mechanics better through which online shopping aspect in Pakistan could be enhanced.
Since last few years, there has been a trend adopted of Friday sales by the western culture. Since then, differently named Friday sales are being arranged by online shopping stores in the month of November which creates a greater buzz among the people who prefer discounts. Thus, in order to fulfil the discount gaps and unlock the spree of excitements, Buyon.pk arranged the Bachat Friday last year that witnessed the huge sales in 3 days of an event.
It is worth to mention here that Buyon.pk is going to hold the Bachat Friday event this year as well to continue the success track like last year. It will be the biggest shopping festival based on 3-4 days having thousands of discount deals that cannot even imagine before. From gadgets to men and women clothing, toys, fashion accessories, home decor items & appliances, this sale will raise the game holding the great shopping gala until time. Stay tuned with www.Buyon.pk to know about latest updates regarding Bachat Friday.
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‘Ahat Si’ – Another mystical soundtrack by Abida Parveen releasing exclusively with Taazi!
Queen of the Sufi music, Abida Parveen is releasing another mystical soundtrack ‘Ahat Si’ exclusively with
Taazi, Pakistan’s no.1 downloaded music app.
The single ‘Ahat Si’ is produced by her son Sarang Latif, who is swiftly becoming one of the top music
producers in Pakistan. He is not just working on making music for Lollywood and Bollywood movie
soundtracks but has also prepared the music for Abida Ji’s upcoming solo album ready for release before
the end on 2017.The regal video ‘Ahat Si’ is directed by maestro’s Athar Bilal Films in collaboration with Saima Ajram Films.
A fascinating visual treat featuring veteran actor Yasir Mazhar and (BBC Presenter) Saima Ajram,
portraying the lifelong journey of a husband and wife, that thrives on their innocent love, commitment
and happiness. After creating the masterpiece ‘Mulkhe Khuda,’ for Abida ji, in 2016 this time Athar and
Bilal have displayed their creative versatility by successfully working across genres and capturing a couple
in the 1970’s, their journey, of togetherness, their milestones, their love with the outstanding voice quality
of Abida Ji.
Abida Parveen is blessed with a magical voice that immediately grabs audiences, across the globe. The
romantic ghazal ‘Ahat Si’ is a timeless piece and also one of those performances that will have a greater
impact on fans for a long time to come. Over the years this legendary singer has undoubtedly given us so
many soulful tracks, and this is one that will go down in history as her most favourite.
This music video will add to the sensational effect on the audience with the astounding poetry of the song.‘Ahat Si’ is beautifully sung by Abida Parveen and a delightful treat for her fans and all music lovers across
the world.The audio and the video of ‘Ahat Si” is exclusively available on Taazi:
http://taazi.com/AbidaParveenofficial
Taazi is on a mission to broaden the horizons of music and provide all the music under one roof. It attempts
to create a revolution in the Pakistani music industry by giving power back to the artists. Taazi is made by
musicians keeping in mind the needs of musicians in the music industry.For more details, please visit:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Taaziofficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taaziapp/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/taazimusic
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Shoaib Mansoor’s ‘Verna’ unveils its trailer
[Karachi, 17th October 2017]: Verna, the latest offering by Shoaib Mansoor is ready to hit the cinemas on 17th November 2017 worldwide. The special trailer launch of the film was hosted on 17th October at the Neuplex cinema in Karachi where the leads of the movie, Mahira Khan and Haroon Shahid, were present and unveiled the trailer to the members of the media for the first time.
Verna is written, produced and directed by Shoaib Mansoor, known for his highly acclaimed films Khuda Ke Liye and Bol. The rest of the cast includes Zarrar Khan, Rasheed Naz and Naimal Khawar.
Speaking at the trailer launch, Mahira Khan stated, “I was overwhelmed to receive such a splendid response to the first teaser and song. The whole team has put a lot of effort in this movie and I hope this movie leaves an impact on people.”
“It’s an honour for me to debut through Shoaib Mansoor’s movie. He has always believed in giving fresh talent a chance and I feel lucky to be a part of this movie. I cannot wait for the movie to be released and get audience’s feedback,” stated Coke Studio sensation, Haroon Shahid, who was present at the trailer launch.
Shoaib Mansoor, the man behind Verna, stated, “Film to me is an art form like poetry. Many people may not agree with me, but I believe in giving art some meaning. All over the world, poetry done with some deeper meanings and philosophy has always lived longer. Whether my films pass for being artistic may rightly be questionable, but they do reflect my beliefs and conscience. Things happening around me bother and hence, I am forced by my inner self to take them on. My films reflect the anger that I feel on social injustice of all forms. So every time I am about to embark on a film it is my anger that controls my thoughts, not the hunger for success and money.”
“That doesn’t mean that I have a thing against films based on pure entertainment. Not at all. By all means, they should be made and succeed, and I have all the due respect for their makers. I am happy at the recent success of Punjab Nahi Jaungi and Na Maloom Afraad and wish success to all others that are in line to hit the screen. We need those films to rejuvenate the industry in our country, but we also need some to say something thought to provoke. I hope I am one of those.” he further added.
The story of Verna revolves around the lives of a highly educated and beautiful Sara (Mahira Khan) and Aami (Haroon Shahid). The young couple lives a splendidly happy life until their lives fall apart due to an earth-shattering incident in their life. Verna portrays the story of strong women who don’t believe in being a victim but decides to fight for herself against all odds. It addresses tabooed subjects circling around a woman’s honour and the most commonly held myths and biases around rape.
The film will be distributed under the banner of HUM Films, and Sultana Siddiqui, the president of HUM Network was present at the trailer launch. She stated, “The uniqueness in Shoaib Mansoor’s movies lies in the fact that they revolve around social issues, and aim to educate the audiences. I am simply amazed to see the strong impact that the trailer has left on audiences.”
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Cinepax to launch a new multiplex cinema at Mall Of Sialkot on 20th October, 2017
[Karachi, 18th October 2017]: Pakistan’s favourite cinema chain ‘Cinepax’ is all set to launch its multiplex cinema at the Mall of Sialkot, Aziz Bhatti Shaheed Road, Sialkot on 20th October 2017.
Cinepax would officially be expanding its operations in 10 cities nationwide with the opening of Cinepax Mall of Sialkot. It is their 13th cinema location in Pakistan. Initially, 2 screens will be operational in its soft launch phase. Cinepax has planned to launch a total of 5 screens with a total seating capacity of 500 and will offer both Silver and Gold cinema experience. This multiplex cinema will be a 5 screen complex which is so far the biggest cinema house in the city.
Pir Saad Ahsanuddin, CEO Cinepax Cinemas, stated, “We have been expanding our operations, and trying to bring the cinema experience to more and more people as the demand for cinema is rising. The launch of Cinepax Mall of Sialkot would not have been possible without the combined effort of the whole team of Cinepax.”
Cinepax Mall of Sialkot is located on the 8th floor and the movie buffs at Sialkot (Cinepax Sialkot) can soon enjoy Cinepax’s exclusive cinema experience.
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Jazz Launches Phicomm Energy 4S Smartphone in Pakistan
Islamabad – 18 October 2017: Jazz, Pakistan’s leading Telco, has launched Phicomm’s latest smartphone – Energy 4S – across Pakistan. These devices are being introduced with Jazz’s branding and will be available at Jazz Experience Centers and Franchises for PKR 12,200.
Phicomm, a leading brand, is an established handsets manufacturer in European markets with an aim to introduce high quality, premium handsets at affordable prices. Swift Biz Solutions is the official partner of Phicomm in Pakistan.
“We are hopeful that the cooperation between Jazz and Phicomm will be a great success. Phicomm products will be available nationwide under Swift Biz Solutions one year official warranty program”, said Mr Abdul Rehman, CEO of Swiftbsol.com at the launch ceremony.
“Phicomm’s strong in-house research and development team have created a powerful device exclusively for our market. Energy 4S allows our subscribers to experience Jazz’s exceptional data service on a robust smartphone, which provides for all their daily communications needs,” said Muhammad Ali Khan, Head of Devices at Jazz.
Phicomm Energy 4S is a full metal unibody handset with a 5-inch display, 2GB RAM, 16GB memory, a 13MP back camera and a 5MP front camera. The device runs on a Quadcore processor providing optimum performance for Android 7.0. It will be one of the most competitively priced LTE handsets in the market offering all the main features that are part of high-end Smartphone devices nowadays – including a fingerprint scanner.
Upon purchase of the smartphone, Jazz shall be offering customers free 6GB LTE data for a period of 6 months, so they can get the best experience out of their Energy 4S smartphone.
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Team Sargodha Victorious in the Jazz Rising Stars T20 Cup 2017
Lahore, 9 October 2017: In a befitting finale for the Jazz Rising Stars (JRS) T20 Cup 2017, Sargodha Rising Stars beat Layah Rising Stars to lift the trophy. Batting first, Layyah RS posted a total of 148/8, which Sargodha RS was able to chase with 6 wickets to spare. Sargodha’s opener Muhammad Naveed was the man of the match for his match-winning knock of 68 runs.
Sargodha RS received prize money worth PKR 300,000, while Layyah RS walked away with PKR 200,000.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Shahbaz Maqsood Khan, Director Marketing – Jazz, said, “I would like to congratulate Sargodha for the victory. I am sure some of these boys will go ahead to represent the nation in future tournaments, which is exactly what the Jazz Rising Stars initiative is all about.”
Pool B matches, the semifinals and the final of the JRS T20 Cup 2017 took place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Matches for Pool A were played at Muzaffarabad Sports Stadium. Over 160,000 participants from nine cities came for this year’s JRS trials.
Now top 16 players from the tournament will get professional training and international experience under the Sydney Triangular Series and the Dubai Emirates Cup. The best JRS T20 Cup players will represent Lahore Qalandars in the third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL).
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Tabba Heart Institute creating awareness through #ProjectDKL on World Heart Day
Project Dil kay Liye or in short #ProjectDKL is an initiative taken by Tabba Heart Institute to create awareness on heart healthcare this World Heart Day. As a part of the project, Tabba Heart Institute conducted an activity at LuckyOne Mall from 22nd to 24th September 2017.
Not many people are aware of the fact that Cardiovascular diseases account for nearly half of all non-communicable diseases mortality. Over 17.5 million people die every year due to heart diseases. It is vital for people to know the importance of a healthy heart and thus reduce the risk of heart diseases.
World Heart Day is celebrated on 29th of September all over the world to inform people around the globe that heart disease and stroke are the world’s leading cause of death. To further amplify this noble cause and continue with their promise to celebrate World Heart Day each year, Tabba Heart Institute takes great pride in initiating Project Dil Kay Liye this time.
Tabba Heart Institute is one of the best and most comprehensive cardiology services providing institute in Pakistan, recognized by American College of Cardiovascular Diseases for its efforts and contribution. #ProjectDKL serves as a platform to create awareness about heart diseases encouraging people to focus on their heart’s well-being and keep it healthy and happy.
Project DKL is a way of life, it aims to create a healthy environment, encouraging people to switch to a healthier lifestyle through exercising, eating healthy, quitting smoking & getting regular medical checkups done.
During the activation of #ProjectDKL at LuckyOne Mall, thousands of people were engaged in healthy activities and games. People were given several giveaways on answering a health-related quiz and playing healthy games.
Moreover, the hashtag #ProjectDKL was one of the top Twitter trends on Saturday, 23rd September 2013 with Twitteratis, Journalists and even nutritionists like Saddaf Fayyaz sharing positive tweets on the hashtag.
You can also join in the conversation on the hashtag.
Don’t forget to keep your heart healthy.
For more follow Tabba Heart on:
facebook.com/Tabba.Heart.Institute
www.tabbaheart.org.
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MULTAN SULTANS UNVEIL SPIRITED LOGO ALONG WITH CONTEMPORARY TEAM KIT
Bowling masterclass Wasim Akram joins as Director Cricket, while former Australian star
Tom Moody appointed as Head CoachKarachi, September 22, 2017: Multan Sultans – the sixth franchise of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) stormed into the PSL circuit in style, as it unveiled its kit designed on a classy colour theme and the logo to much hype and excitement in an impressive ceremony.
The level of excitement took an upsurge ever since Schön Group won the rights to the sixth PSL franchise, amongst as many as 30 companies, and 12 submitting bids, to choose Multan as the base city for the new franchise.
Speaking at the occasion of the logo and kit launch, Asher Schon, Director, Multan Sultans said:
“It is great to see everyone welcoming Multan Sultans, the love and enthusiasm is surreal and makes us feel very proud of making the right choice of the team, our logo symbolizes power and visually positions our determination to lead the way, be it on-field or off-field.”
Multan Sultans also announced Wasim Akram – the Sultan of swing as their Director Cricket. Akram, who has been an integral part of various T20 cricket franchises around the world and has played a key role in setting the tone upright for his teams, by devising strategies and delivering the perfect winning combination. Commenting on his association with Multan Sultans, Wasim Akram said:
“I am very excited to be a part of Multan Sultans, I look forward to contributing in my complete capacity to produce players capable of competing and excelling.” Speaking about the success of PSL, Akram commented, “The third season of PSL will be even more enthralling as it will feature Multan Sultans as the sixth team, and will be a treat for the crowd which will now get to see more home games, after the successful return of international cricket in the country.”
The franchise also announced former Australian star, Tom Moody as Head Coach of Multan Sultans. Moody comes with the great experience of coaching, with a varied set of roles in franchise T20 cricket, county cricket and the former coach of Sri Lankan cricket team, where he led them to the final of the 2007 World Cup.
Regarding Moody’s appointment, Asher Schon, said, “I believe in Tom we have found the ideal man for this role. He possesses years of coaching experience with various franchises which enables him to play a crucial role in nurturing young talent and player development.”
Multan Sultans enter the circuit just at a time when cricket is flourishing with a memorable victory in the ICC Champions Trophy, followed by a triumphant Independence Cup, which ended the long and tough journey for fans who have been deprived of the opportunity to witness international cricket.
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