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HMD Global launches Nokia 3 in Pakistan
Nokia 3, premium design and performance for everyone
Karachi, Pakistan, 19 June, 2017 – HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announces the launch of the Nokia 3 in Pakistan – a stunning new smartphone designed to deliver an outstanding experience with unprecedented value. With a precision machined aluminium frame forged out of a single piece of aluminium, laminated 5” display with sculpted Corning® Gorilla® Glass and seamlessly integrated 8MP wide aperture cameras (front and back), the Nokia 3 packs a truly premium quality smartphone experience into its compact and elegant form. The Nokia 3 delivers Android™ in its pure form, giving you the ability to use your phone, your way.
Speaking on the occasion, Kamran Khan, Head of Near East, HMD Global said, “We are thrilled to bring an affordable quality smartphone to all consumers in Pakistan with the launch of the Nokia 3.”
“Pakistan is an android ready market and with Nokia smartphones, we bring the best of both worlds. The Nokia 3 is ideal for value-conscious consumers who do not want to compromise on design and performance. It combines the hallmarks of a true Nokia phone with a clean pure Android performance and a new level of craftsmanship. We want to reward loyal Nokia phone fans and make a statement that premium design, build, and value for money can go hand-in-hand,” he further added.
Superior craftsmanship at an affordable price
The Nokia 3 has looks that will turn heads. With a precision machined aluminium frame, delivering exceptional structural integrity, and polycarbonate back, the Nokia 3’s robust design provides protection where it counts. Available in four distinct colours – Silver White, Matte Black and Tempered Blue – the Nokia 3 boasts quality craftsmanship at an unprecedented price.
Exceptional viewing experience
Featuring a fully laminated IPS display with no air gap and sculpted Corning® Gorilla® Glass, the Nokia 3 screen offers durability and superb clarity delivering a viewing experience that is second to none. With fewer reflections thanks to the polarised screen, the experience is crisp and clear offering unbeatable visibility even in bright sunlight.
Capture the moment
“Premium is an experience, not a price point. We’ve been extremely thoughtful about the overall performance of the Nokia 3, to ensure that a premium high quality experience is fully accessible for everyone,” said Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global. “We’ve thought hard about how the phone will be used, and then crafted a beautiful device to make sure it looks as good as it performs.”
Always Pure Android
With the Nokia 3 you will have a pure Android experience for your device. With monthly security updates your Nokia 3 is safe, up-to-date as well as clutter-free – putting choice at the heart of the consumer experience. And with the latest Android comes the latest features including Doze, which saves battery life while the phone is stored. The new Nokia 3 features Google’s most recent innovation, the Google Assistant, building further on a great Android experience. Our teams have worked together to ensure conversations with the Google Assistant happen seamlessly on Nokia smartphones.
The Nokia 3 will be available in Pakistan in partnership with Jazz and will retail at the price of 16,900/-. Along with the warranty of Advance Telecom, customers will also be given 1 GB of free Jazz Internet for up to six months.
Technical Specifications:[ii]
- GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 WCDMA: Band 1, 2, 5, 8 LTE: Band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40
- Network speed: LTE Cat. 4, 150Mbps DL/50Mbps UL
- Available in dual SIM
- OS: Android Nougat
- CPU: MTK 6737, Quad-core 1.3Ghz
- RAM: 2 GB LPPDDR 3
- Storage: 16 GB internal user memory[iii] with MicroSD card slot (support up to 128 GB support)
- Form factor: Touch monoblock with capacitive system keys
- Display: 0” IPS LCD HD (1280 x 720, 16:9), sculpted Corning® Gorilla® Glass, Polariser, 450 nits
- Camera: Primary camera: 8MP AF, 1.12um, f/2, flash, Front facing camera: 8MP AF, 1.12um, f/2, FOV 84˚ display flash
- Connectivity & Sensors: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, BT 4.2, GPS/AGPS, FM/RDS, NFC, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer (G-sensor), E-compass, Gyroscope, Micro USB (USB 2.0), OTG, 3.5mm ADJ
- Battery: Integrated 2630 mAh battery[iv]
- Audio: Single speaker
- Dimensions: 4 x 71.4 x 8.48 mm (camera bump: 8.68mm)
[i] Additional terms and conditions may apply.
[ii] All specifications, features and other product information provided are subject to change without notice.
[iii] Pre-installed system software and apps use a significant part of memory space.
[iv] Battery has limited recharge cycles and battery capacity reduces over time. Eventually the battery may need to be replaced.
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Shaheen Air International Welcomes its Fifth Airbus A319
The new aircraft further enhances comfort for passengers and takes Shaheen’s standard of hospitality to a whole new level
Karachi – June 17, 2017: Cementing the commitment of offering the best service to passengers further, Shaheen Air International (SAI) has welcomed a fifth Airbus A319 to its fleet. The new airbus enables Shaheen to expand its local & international routes while maintaining their utmost standard of aviation hospitality for passengers. It also commends the carrier’s dream to spread its wings and be a force for good through value creation that continuously unites and enriches the world.
The Airbus A319 has been custom-fitted with thin and linear seats to provide added comfort to passengers. Due to this, it can accommodate around 150 passengers in its all-economy segment. It has a brand new interior, thereby giving a refreshing experience to people choosing to travel by Shaheen Air.
Upon induction of the new aircraft, Zohaib Hassan, Chief Marketing Officer, Shaheen Air International commented: The addition of a fifth Airbus to our fleet will help us enhance our exceptional service standards for our valued passengers. It will not only expand our horizons both domestically and internationally but also ensure top class hospitality in the sky.”
Earlier this year, Shaheen ushered a brand revival by launching a new logo that aptly complimented its vision and innovation in setting new standards in the field of aviation. The airliner began its journey as Pakistan’s first private airline 24 years ago and quickly garnered the privilege of being Pakistan’s second national carrier. Now with 26 aircrafts under its wing, Shaheen Air is looking towards a brighter tomorrow, not just for itself, but for the industry as well.
The airline is also slated to receive two more aircraft of the similar model in the coming months.
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The Nokia 3310 is back!
Karachi, Pakistan, 16 June, 2017 : HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has proudly announced a classic reimagined – the Nokia 3310. It speaks for itself.
Kamran Khan, Head of Near East, HMD Global, “Pakistan is one of the top emerging markets when it comes to mobile phones, we have witnessed an overwhelming response in the country ever since we announced our Nokia phones at Mobile World Congress earlier this year. The return of the iconic Nokia 3310 is a real statement of our ambition and commitment towards honoring the hallmarks of the true Nokia phone experience.”
Thin, light and incredibly durable, the Nokia 3310 is a head turning modern twist on one of the best-selling feature phones of all time. Boasting an incredible 22-hour talk-time and month long stand-by, the Nokia 3310’s fresh, colourful, modern design brings it bang up to date.
Talk all day, text, take pictures, listen to music, and get hooked once more on the original mobile gaming hit Snake, all on a single charge. With its unparalleled month-long standby time, the Nokia 3310 encompasses everything you knew and loved in a sleek modern polycarbonate casing, and with inherent colour throughout its body the Nokia 3310 is more vibrant than ever before.
Technical Specifications
· System: Dual band 900/1800 MHz
· Available in dual SIM variants (microSIM)
· Software platform: Nokia Series 30+
· Dimensions: 115.6 x 51.0 x 12.8mm
· Weight: 79.6 g (including battery)
· Display: 2.4’’ curved window colour QVGA (240*320)
· Connectivity: micro USB, 3.5mm AV connector
· Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM
· Camera: 2Mpxl camera with LED flash
· MicroSD card support up to 32GB*
· LED torchlight
Operating times
· Standby time: up to 31.0 days**
· Talk time: up to 22.1 hours**
· MP3 playback up to 51.0 hours
· FM radio playback up to 39.0 hours
The Nokia 3310 will be available in Pakistan in partnership with Jazzfrom 16June 2017. The Nokia 3310 will come in four distinctive colours – Warm Red and Yellow, both with a gloss finish, and Dark Blue and Grey, both with a matte finish and will retail at the price of PKR 6490/-.
* Not included in the sales package. To be purchased separately.
**Standby and talk times are based on single SIM variant
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HMD Global and Jazz to launch the range of Nokia phones in Pakistan
Nokia 6, Nokia 5 & Nokia 3 along with Nokia 3310 will be available Nokia phones in Pakistan through Advance Telecom retail outlets and Jazz business centres
Karachi, Pakistan, 14 June 2017: HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has partnered with Jazz to exclusively launch the range of Nokia smartphones and Nokia 3310 in Pakistan. Under this partnership, Jazz will offer special promotions on the purchase of Nokia phones to the consumers.
Setting a new standard in design, quality and user experience throughout its smartphone range, HMD Global believes that every consumer should have access to premium quality, outstanding design and a pure android experience. Combined with a thoughtful design philosophy that focuses on improving the smartphone experience at every level, each technical component of a Nokia phone has been carefully considered and integrated to benefit consumers’ daily lives. Drawing on the hallmarks of the Nokia phone heritage of quality, simplicity and reliability, Nokia phones are designed for the new generation of fans.
With a commitment to deliver pure Android on all smartphones, users can expect a simple, clean and clutter free experience. Featuring the latest Google services, as well as monthly security updates, Nokia smartphones are safe, secure and up-to-date. The new Nokia smartphones feature Google’s most recent innovation, the Google Assistant, building further on a great Android experience.
Kamran Khan, Country Head, HMD Pakistan said, “This partnership will go a long way to help us in providing a seamless experience to the mobile phone users in Pakistan. We have partnered with Jazz – Pakistan’s largest mobile network to build up on the excitement & the anticipation we’ve seen from Pakistani consumers following the announcement of Nokia phones at the Mobile World Congress in February this year. We are working closely with Jazz to bring the Nokia phones into the hands of fans and ensure we’re accessible to everyone.”
“The partnership between Jazz and HMD Global will be an excellent experience for fans of the Nokia phones. As the leader in digital telecommunication in Pakistan, Jazz believes such enterprises will reap stimulating benefits for our customers,” said Aamir Ibrahim, CEO – Jazz.
The Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 along with Nokia 3310 will be available for sale in partnership with Jazz from the end of June 2017.
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Jazz 6th Corporate T-20 Cup 2017
DHA Sports club (Moin Khan Academy) launched Cola Next Presents Jazz 6th Corporate T20 cup 2017. The tournament will commence from 9th June till 23rd June, 2017 at DHA Sports club (Moin Khan Academy). The Opening match of the tournament will be played between SSGC vs SBP.
An Inaugural match will be played between Jazz Junaid Jamshed Members IX and Cola Next Amjad Sabri Stars XI on 8th June, 2017. Both the teams are consisting of top celebrities of the country. Both the teams are consisting of top celebrities of the country. In the tournament country’s top eight teams are participating which include State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Omar Associates, United Bank Limited (UBL), Sui Southern Gas Limited (SSGC), Sui Southern Gas Pipeline Company Limited (SNGPL), K-Electric and Brighto Paints.
The Tournament carries total prize money of Rs. 2.0 Million with the winner to be fetch Rs. 800,000 and Runner up Rs, 400,000. The Rest will be rewarded as individual prizes. The Tournament will be transmitted on PTV World and PTV Global Channel.
Former Pakistan Captain and CEO Moin Khan Sports Academy expressed his sentiments with remarks: – “It is a moment of immense pleasure for me to organize this tournament and giving platform to the upcoming national stars. I am confident that hopefully all the players will enjoy the facilities and environment here at the DHA Sports Club (MKA) presently, the club offers international standard facilities like cricket, Swimming, Squash and Gym.
At the end Mr. Moin Khan, Expressed his special Gratitude to DHA Karachi for providing wonderful facilities to the youth of the country and thanked M/s Jazz the title sponsor, M/s Cola Next Presenting Sponsor and PTV, the Media Partner for their patronage and support to flourish the cricket in Pakistan.
The Schedule of matches is given here under whereby it is known that tournament will start from opening match on 9th June, 2017
Asif Aziz – Chief Commercial Officer Jazz:
Jazz is cognizant of the passion points of Pakistanis and cricket is one that unites us all on a national level. We are steadfast in being a pivotal force in providing platforms that empower our youth to showcase their potential. This is our resolve now and forever.
Shahbaz Maqsood Khan – Director Marketing Jazz:
Jazz intend to be proponent that brings success to every citizen of Pakistan, especially the youth, by giving them platforms so that they can showcase their talent both locally and internationally. We are absolutely committed towards supporting it at all levels.
Teams:
Group A
- K-Electric
- NBP
- SBP
- SSGC
Group B
- UBL
- SNGPL
- Omar Associates
- Brighto Paints
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Haier Pakistan become Pakistan number 1 AC Brand
Air Conditioned sale in Pakistan increasing massively due to extreme hot weather and Haier Pakistan again top the list as Pakistan’s favorite AC Brand.According Market Survey this sale of AC in this season increase up to 25 to 29 person and Haier Pakistan share the most of market sale. Haier Pakistan Thanked all valuable customers and aim to provide best and quality products in future as well.
About Haier:
The Haier group was set up in 1984 in Qingdao, China. In just over two decades as per Euromonitor Statistics of 2003, Haier was ranked as the 2nd largest Home Appliances brand in the world.
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Haier Pakistan become Pakistan number 1 AC Brand
Air Conditioned sale in Pakistan increasing massively due to extremely hot weather and Haier Pakistan again top the list as Pakistan’s favourite AC Brand.According to Market Survey, this sale of AC in this season increase up to 25 to 29 person and Haier Pakistan share the most of the market sale. Haier Pakistan Thanked all valuable customers and aim to provide best and quality products in future as well.
About Haier:
The Haier group was set up in 1984 in Qingdao, China. In just over two decades as per Euromonitor Statistics of 2003, Haier was ranked as the 2nd largest Home Appliances brand in the world.
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Jazz Collaborates with Meizu to launch M5 Smartphone in Pakistan
Islamabad, 05 June, 2017: Jazz has joined hands with Meizu, an upcoming Smartphone manufacturer to bring the highly cost-effective Meizu M5 to Pakistan. Through this partnership, people can get this highly economical yet extraordinary smartphone for PKR 15,100/-
Muhammad Ali Khan, Head of Data and Devices, Jazz said: “The partnership between Jazz and Meizu is truly a remarkable development. A growing number of urban smartphone users love Meizu products as they inspire millions of people worldwide due to their price. As we move ahead with ushering a digital revolution in the country, such enterprises will reap stimulating benefits for our customers.”
“Meizu presents art and beauty in its every product for our customers. We have taken a giant leap forward in refining the user experience of traditional smartphones, which we believe made our brand easy to enter and be introduced to Pakistan market. We believe the cooperation between Jazz and Meizu will be a great success. Meizu products will be available nationwide in Tech Sirat One year official warranty” said Mr.Zhang Jialin, Manager of Meizu Pakistan.
In addition to this, Jazz & Warid customers will also get to enjoy a free balance of PKR 300, 300 MB Data and Unlimited Facebook & WhatsApp for 3 months, thereby giving the best 3G / 4G experience on this smartphones.
With a 2 GB Ram, Octa core processor, 13MP back camera and 5MP front camera, LTE / Dual SIM, this 5.2 inch display handset is sure to provide consumers with the best smartphone experience.
The launch is in line with Jazz’s commitment of introducing innovative products and services to improve the overall experience for people.
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Project Ghazi to release on July 14, 2017
[Karachi: 2nd June, 2017] The most anticipated feature film of this year, Project Ghazi, is all set to release on July 14, 2017 nationwide.
Project Ghazi is Pakistan’s first Super Hero feature film, starring Sheheryar Munawar, Humayun Saeed, Syra Shahroze, Talat Hussain, Amir Qureshi, Nusrat Hidayatullah and Adnan Jaffer. Project Ghazi promises to enthrall audiences with its visuals, actions, visual effects and overall Hollywood style aesthetics.
The film also features a super villain, Qataan (played by Adnan Jaffer) who has already invoked a lot of attention on social media.
“In Pakistan, we need to make films that explore new genres while still being engaging for the audience. Super hero films are the equivalent of modern day mythologies, and can be a source for innovative stories. Working in feature films has been a long standing goal and I am working hard to create something unique.” shares Nadir Shah who has directed Project Ghazi.
“Most of the films being produced in Pakistan are Bollywood inspired rom-coms, I wanted to move away from that and produce a film in a genre largely ignored by the Pakistani cinema. I wanted to give our audiences a taste of films closer to Hollywood with Pakistani talent”, comments Syed Mohammed Ali Raza, Producer and co-writer of Project Ghazi.
So lock the date and be sure to grab your tickets in advance to be a part of this experience. Project Ghazi will be hitting cinema screens across Pakistan on 14th July, 2017, and is distributed by Distribution Club.
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Xiaomi brings Redmi 4X to Pakistan in partnership with Smartlink Technologies
With the launch of Redmi 4X, Xiaomi demonstrates its commitment to the market
One of the world’s leading technology company Xiaomi launches Redmi 4X in Pakistan on Saturday through distribution partner SmartLink Technology. The launch event took place in Lahore on Friday and was hosted by none other than the witty Taimur Salahuddin AKA Mooroo.
Audiences were provided double dose of entertainment with the hilarious jokes of Mooroo and scintillating performances by Pakistan’s leading band Noori and Nescafe Basement band with Altamash Sarver who made audiences dance to their favourite tracks. The stunning Mira Sethi also made a special guest appearance who was all praises for the newly launched Smartphone, equipped with the latest technology in an affordable price.
Noori-performance-Xiaomi-Redmi4X-Launch-PAKPR Smartlink Technologies Marketing Director Ahmed Butt was quoted as saying, “Majority of the Pakistani consumers prefer to purchase smartphones remaining in this price bracket and thus this bracket has always remained a key market for all brands. We have confidence that Redmi 4X will be a hit within its own price bracket, as the smartphone surely outperforms its competition in the market.”
Ahmed-Butt-Smartlinks-Technologies-Xiaomi-Redmi4X-Launch-PAKPR Redmi 4X
Redmi 4X features a full metal body, is the slimmest in design at just 8.65mm of thickness and weighs a mere 150g. Equipped with a 4100mAh battery, Redmi 4X has an impressive standby time of up to 18 days! Bid those dying battery issues adieu! It will be available with a 3GB RAM and 32GB storage, so users can multi-task more efficiently, having more space for their downloaded applications and images. Redmi 4X will be available in the markets from Saturday in black a price of Rs 18,900.
Xiaomi-Redmi4X-Launch-PAKPR The smartphones will be available offline across the country and online at official mistore.pk and at authorised online sales agents including Daraz.pk and Yayvo.com.
Every Redmi 4X will ship with MIUI 8 which builds in several technology breakthroughs such as being able to clone apps and manage multiple accounts on the same phone. This means that users can have two instances of a messaging app on the same phone that correspond to different accounts, removing the inconvenience of having to log in and out on the same app. With MIUI 8, users can also split their smartphones into two accounts. This means that a different password or fingerprint can allow you to access a different home screen entirely, with independent apps and data. According to their needs, users can choose to merge certain data such as the address book and their call log history.
Key features of Redmi 4X:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 with (Octa-core 1.4GHz)
- 4100mAh battery
- 13MP camera with PDAF; 5MP front camera
- 5-inch HD display
- Dual SIM (3-choose-2 hybrid SIM tray)
- LTE support
- 3GB RAM + 32GB Flash
- Up to 128GB microSD expandable storage
- Rear fingerprint sensor
- Available in Black
About Xiaomi
Xiaomi was founded in 2010 by serial entrepreneur Lei Jun based on the vision “innovation for everyone”. We believe that high-quality products built with cutting edge technology should be made accessible to everyone. We create remarkable hardware, software, and internet services for and with the help of our Mi fans. We incorporate their feedback into our product range, which currently includes Mi and Redmi smartphones, Mi TVs and set-top boxes, Mi routers, and Mi Ecosystem products including smart home products, wearables and other accessories. With more than 70 million handsets sold in 2015, Xiaomi is expanding its footprint across the world to become a global brand.
About Smartlink Technologies
Established in 2016, Smartlink Technologies is a brainchild of a pool of professionals whose strong vision and even stronger conviction paved the way for an exclusive partnership with Xiaomi. We believe in reaching out to both the low-end and the high-end consumers and still give out state-of-the-art and warranted products at the best possible prices. We live in an age where the digital world meanders from smartphones to smart everything – we see it all around us. Smartlink Technologies strives to connect latest technology with modern and innovative sales techniques to change not only how brands are marketed but also how they define themselves.
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