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Neymar Jr’s Five returns to Pakistan
The road to Neymar Jr’s Five World Final in Pakistan starts from March with the registrations process followed by Qualifiers in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar; ultimately one team from Pakistan will participate at the World Finals in Brazil.
[Karachi; March 24th, 2017]: The second edition of Neymar Jr’s Five returns to Pakistan targeting four cities; Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar (April 14, 15, 16) and Islamabad (April 21, 22, 23). After the Qualifiers Round four teams from four cities will then compete on the 23rd of April in Islamabad at the National Finals with the hope to represent Pakistan at the World Finals in Brazil (July 2017).
Neymar Jr’s Five made an instant impact in its debut year in 2016, with more than 10,000 teams and 65,000 players in 47 countries, including Pakistan, vying for overall victory in the world’s biggest five-a-side football tournament. This time it will be bigger than ever, with regional qualifiers in 53 countries, including Pakistan. The teams will set out with the hope of making it all the way from the qualifiers, to their national final and on to the World Final in July 2017, at the Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr in Praia Grande, Brazil.
One can simply participate in the tournament by registering the team at http://www.neymarjrsfive.com. Neymar Jr’s Five is the Brazilian forward’s signature football tournament which pits two 5-a-side teams in 10-minute matches,
Neymar Jr’s Five provides a unique challenge to players the world over, inspired by the street football Neymar Jr himself grew up playing. The Barcelona and Brazil forward cannot wait to see a new season of this remarkable tournament kick off. “I always played with my friends, using small goals.” he said. “The tournament reminds me of my childhood and I am very proud of it. To win the five-a-side games and outplay them all, you need strategy and a good understanding of what the best moment is to attack and defend. A good defense is very important as well and can bring your team very far in the tournament.”
Neymar Jr’s Five fact file:
* 10,000 teams took part in the first edition in 2016
* Ghosts FC from Peshawar were crowned Neymar Jr’s Five Pakistan Champion 2016 and represented Pakistan at the World Finals in Brazil last year
* Altogether, more than 65,000 players were registered worldwide
* Tournaments took place in a total of 47 countries in 6 continents
* Regional winners go through to their national final. National winners go through to the Neymar Jr’s Five World Final.
* The 2016 final took place at the Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr in Praia Grande, Brazil
* The 2016 World Champions were ‘Anjos da Bola’ – Angels of the Ball – aged 20-22 from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
* The 2017 final will again be played at the home of the Neymar Jr at Instituto Projeto Neymar Jr in July
For more information visit:
Website: www.neymarjrsfive.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/neymarjrsfive
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JazzCash doubles its Active Mobile Accounts to 2 Million
Islamabad – 22 March, 2017: JazzCash has announced that its monthly active mobile account customers have crossed the 2 million mark. The mobile financial service provider has been able to add another million active mobile accounts in just the space of six months.
Aniqa Afzal Sandhu, Chief Digital & Financial Services Officer along with Aamir Ibrahim, CEO and Jon Eddy Abdullah, Head of Emerging Markets at Veon made the announcement during a ceremony held at Jazz Digital Headquarters in Islamabad.
“As Pakistan’s # 1 digital company, our customer’s financial service needs are our top priority and we work hard to provide them with the best possible quality. Adding another million monthly active mobile account customers in just six months is a testament to this commitment,” said Aniqa Afzal Sandhu.
JazzCash Mobile Accounts are rapidly gaining popularity in providing digital financial services to Pakistanis. The product primarily serves the unbanked population, who are now accessing their Mobile Accounts through their mobile phones to deposit and withdraw funds at more than 70,000 JazzCash Agents across Pakistan.
The service fulfills all basic financial services needs of customers including Deposits, Money Transfer, Bill Payments, Mobile Top-Ups, Savings, Insurance, ATM Cards and Payments for a variety of services.
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The Fate of the Furious is releasing all across Pakistan on 13th April 2017.
The Fate of the Furious is releasing all across Pakistan on 13th April 2017.
By Footprint Entertainment.
[Karachi: March 22nd, 2017]: The most stimulating action adventure and the Eighth installment of The Fast and the Furious franchise, The Fate of the Furious releases in Pakistan on the 13th of April 2017. Cinepax Cinema will open the advance booking nationwide on the 23rd of March 2017 for this much awaited sequel. The Fate of the Furious is directed by F. Gary Gray and written by Chris Morgan and will star Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Kurt Russell, Scott Eastwood, Charlize Theron, Elsa Pataky and Helen Mirren. It is the first installment since The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) that does not star Paul Walker after his tragic death in a car crash in November 2013. The plot of the movie revolves around how the whole team is trying to lead normal crime free lives; however it is Dom that gets into trouble because of a mystery woman that causes him to betray those close to him. They will face trials like never before.
Mohsin Yaseen, GM Marketing & Content, Cinepax Cinemas commented “Our team is persistently working on trying to make our customers more comfortable and making their experience pleasant and stirring. We look forward to cater to the excitement of people regarding this franchise. Advance Booking for The Fate of the Furious starts on the 23rd of March 2017.”
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Khaadi launches 2 piece Lawn Collection
[Karachi: 21st March 2017]: Pakistan’s premium clothing and lifestyle brand, has launched an exclusive Khaadi Lawn two piece collection via their retail network and their e-store.
As spring turns into summer, Khaadi introduces its latest collection inspired from the warmth of the sun and the cool breeze of the sea. Each design reflects the theme of fusion where texture meets color and design meets trend to create a fresh, unique experience. The collection offers a wide range of hues and prints ensuring there will be something in store for everyone.
The collection features designs with a mix of ethnic and modern unstitched two piece garments, inclusive of Kameez with Dupatta or Shalwar with Kameez. Each print has been designed keeping spring and summer in mind, giving women the perfect feel for the season.
Khaadi has included various stitching tips along with stitched designs in the catalogue to help customers achieve quality tailoring and styling, setting them apart from everyone else.
The new lawn collection will be unveiled on the 23rd of March nationwide and will be available in stores and online at www.khaadi.com
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Sastaticket.pk Announces Zealous Discounts on Pakistan Day
Karachi, March 17, 2017: Sastaticket.pk is truly spreading the patriotic fervor on Pakistan Day with exciting discounts for travelers. The online ticketing & accommodation portal has announced a massive 23% flat discount on selected domestic hotels. To top it off, a special 5% discount on all domestic and international PIA flights is also being offered.
This remarkable opportunity is being provided by Sastaticket.pk to help people break from their mundane routine and plan holidays which they had kept on hold for quite some time. Travelers seeking to celebrate the national holiday in the Capital or go further up North can avail these amazing discounts across multiple categories including hotel reservations and online flight booking for international and domestic purposes. This not only makes things affordable for travelers, but also offers a whole lot of convenience.
Reverberating the enthusiasm on this special occasion, Shazil Mehkri, CEO, Sastaticket.pk (Pvt.) Ltd. announced: “Sastaticket.pk is a Pakistani company and our values are deeply rooted in the traditions of this great country. With the same spirit, we are embracing our countrymen by announcing remarkable discounts on Pakistan Day. Now travelers and thrill seekers can plan their holidays and get the best hospitality of the North on discounted rates. Sastaticket.pk puts people at the heart of every campaign by giving them a real value for their money.”
The 23% discount on domestic hotels can be availed from March 17 – March 23, 2017 while the discount on PIA flights is available from March 21 – March 23, 2017 by visiting the link: https://goo.gl/oAhNtJ
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Jazz inaugurates its state-of-the-art Network Operations Center
Lahore – 10 March, 2017: In line with its commitment to going digital, Jazz inaugurated its state-of-the-art Network Operations Center (NOC), which will utilize IBM and Dell EMC solutions to provide optimal network quality, and unique customer experience, while also improving overall operational performance.
The facility provides 24/7×365 network surveillance across Fault Management, Real-time Performance Management, Change Management, Access Management, and Customer Support for Jazz’s fixed and wireless businesses.
Speaking at the inauguration, Hassan Ali – Head of NOC – Jazz, said, “By investing on a world-class NOC, our aim is to build a more efficient and competitive organization, which will provide unparalleled customer experience in today’s fast paced world.”
This latest NOC is optimally managed to support speedy customer facilitation for quicker complaint resolution and support. This is also made possible through complete automation allowing for proactive monitoring and management of end to end network and services layer.
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Jazz Partners with Saavn to Enable Free Music Streaming to Users
Islamabad – March 10, 2017: Jazz, Pakistan’s largest telecom service provider has partnered with New York-based Saavn, South Asia’s leading audio entertainment streaming platform, to provide its customers high quality, ad-free music at zero cost.
Subscribers can now use Jazz Free Music Bundle to access Saavn Pro, with its extensive collection of over 30 million songs without any data charges, with the added advantage of the music offline. This will allow subscribers to stream and download music seamlessly, while saving on internet charges.
Muhammad Ali Khan, Head of Data services – Jazz, said, “Jazz is customer – obsessed. We strive to deliver this commitment and provide the best, most-value driven services to our customers. Our partnership with Saavn enforces this.”
Gary Bhattacharya, VP of Carrier Partnerships – Saavn, added, “It is our constant endeavor to find innovative ways to deliver the best possible audio entertainment experience through engaging content and access to our premium music catalog. We look forward to building on our association with Jazz and deliver its users in Pakistan with the Saavn experience.”
The collaboration with Saavn is part of the Telco’s larger mission to leverage high-speed connection and enhance the customer experience through entertainment and other value added services (VAS).
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Fun Science Show mesmerized students at TDF adopted government school
Karachi – March 09, 2017: Keeping in focus the objective of inducing the culture of Science learning and promoting the concept of critical thinking amongst children at every level of society The Dawood Foundation (TDF) hosted Science Fun Show at its adopted school Govt. Girls Primary School Rahat-e-Islamia. The show was conducted by Pakistan Science Club (PSC) with the support of Alif Ailaan.
The show comprised of two different segments; The Science Show and handson activities. The simple yet fun-filled science experiments mesmerized young students as they watched the wonders of Science. Some experiments such as Elephant Toothpaste, Balance stick, Burst balloon with lemon, Inertia activities, Water in upside down bottle not only amused students but also educated them to learn the simple concept of Science like pressure, chemical reactions, forces, and balance. Children designed the cardboards helicopters in the hands on activity. This experiential involvement helped them to learn Science with entertainment.
“I liked all experiments but especially the Elephant Toothpasteis my favorite one. The big and beautiful outburst of coloured foam from flaskwas a surprise when I saw it for the first time. The beauty of this chemical reaction is that the foam comes out of nowhere. That’s fun!” said Osama a student of second grade.
Talking about the objectives, Hina Mehtab, the Principal of TDF adopted school said, “The primary requirement of the present era is to think critically and learn with fun. As teachers it is our mission to equip children with knowledge so they can thrive in society and play their role in the development of nation.”
Abdul Rauf, President and the Founder of Pakistan Science Club highlighted the importance of such activities and said, “We would like to thank TDF for providing us the opportunity to interact with students. We see a new hope in the faces of children while watching and conducting scientific experiments. Indeed, the enthusiasm of the children is commendable. We believe that if such activities gain momentum in future then the establishment of the Science Museum in Pakistan would be possible provided the government and corporate sectors’ support.”
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Chalay Thay Saath to release nationwide on 21st April 2017
[Karachi, 8th March 2017]: Chalay Thay Saath, the highly awaited upcoming feature film produced by We Think Films in association with Hot Water Bottle Films, is ready to hit cinemas across Pakistan on April 21st, 2017. Chalay Thay Saath is a romantic-drama film which has been directed by Umer Adil, produced by Beenish Umer with Sheikh Shiraz Mubashir as the Executive Producer. The ensemble star cast includes Syra Shahroz, Kent S. Leung, Behrooz Sabzwari, Mansha Pasha, Zhalay Sarhadi, Shamim Hilaly, Osama Tahir, Faris Khalid and Sherbaaz Kaleem.
Chalay Thay Saath is a feel-good film that depicts a journey of growth, friendship, love and loss, set in beautiful Gilgit- Baltistan reagion in the north of Pakistan. The film revolves around the character of Resham; a doctor who is on a trip home with her friends who have never been there before.
“We are very excited to release this film all over the world and with high hopes that people will not only enjoy it for its story but also appreciate the attempt at highlighting the Pak – China Relationship along with the exploring the immense, natural beauty of our country which should be known around the world for highlighting the positives of Pakistan,” shared Sheikh Sheraz Mubashir the Executive Producer of the Film.
“We have received immense love and support from people after the launch of the trailer and we feel proud to present Chalay Thay Saath, as it connects with the everyday lives of people like
you and me. This film will be a treat for Pakistani cinemagoers and it is sure to keep the audience engaged,” shared Beenish Umer.
“Chalay Thay Saath is not just a film, it is a leap for our film industry as we have international actor Kent S. Leung acting alongside our most talented artists such as Syra Sheroz, Mansha Pasha among others who have done justice to their characters and made this film possible. We hope that this film reaches out and touches the hearts of people and lends support to our film industry in Pakistan,” said Umer Adil.
Chalay thay Saath would not have been possible without the support and collaboration of our brand partners, Pepsi and Soneri Bank.
“Pepsi’s New Mantra “Jee Lay Har Pal” stands for making the most out of every moment. It’s about having a good time with your friends and loved ones and make every moment count. The JLHP philosophy implores one to leave no dream unfulfilled and to always do what our heart desires. It tells you to forget all your inhibitions, personal or social, and live every day to its fullest. This makes the Pepsi collaboration with ‘Chalay Thay Saath’ a perfect fit. This movie is a beautiful story that celebrates friendship and relationships through a fun filled road-trip featuring a group of fresh graduates. The story revolves around individuals with vibrant personalities who are ready to take control of their lives and follow their hearts. This movie also highlights some of the most breathtaking views of Hunza and Gilgit. Pakistani Cinema has produced some great work in the recent years and Pepsi has always appreciated all the amazing work that is being done by our very own talented people,” shared by Pepsi
“With our vision to help the society grow, we hope to leverage this fusion positively and not only portray the enchanting northern side of Pakistan but also build good relationships on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),” shared Ms. Fariya Zaeem, Head of Marketing of Soneri Bank
Hammad Sohail, Head of Marketing; Levi’s®, Dockers® and Denizen® said “Since the invention by Levi Strauss in 1873, we have been capturing the imagination and loyalty of people for generations and has progressed into the world’s leading Jeans wear Brand across the globe. It’s been a great journey to support and have worked with the extremely talented and hardworking team of ‘Chalay Thay Saath’ by being the official wardrobe partner for the film. Levi’s® has always been a pioneering brand in supporting upcoming musicians and artists and have supported Pakistani movies in the past and will continue to extend our support for the revival and success of our film industry.
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Iconic Snake game is back and available on Messenger
Challenge your friends and wave goodbye to your spare timeKarachi, 8 March, 2017: Prepare to spend even more time on your mobile as HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announced a new version of the cult status game, Snake for Messenger, part of Facebook’s Instant Games cross platform experience. The world famous game will be snaking its way back into people’s hearts and is designed to be played with groups of friends, making it even more playable than the first time around.
Snake first featured on Nokia handsets in the late 90s and since then has appeared on over 400 million phones. Users will no longer have to dig out their old handsets to get their nostalgia fix, instead HMD Global invites the world to unite through the free game and challenge friends to play, using Facebook’s Instant Games platform.
In keeping with the original game, players will move the snake around the screen, eating apples and bugs along the way to score points. The more the snake eats, the longer it grows, making it more challenging to control. There are six levels to enjoy, each with a different layout and snake skin. Gamers can choose from three speeds; the higher the speed, the higher the score. In addition, friends either one-on-one, or as a group can see who has the highest score on the leaderboard adding an element of friendly competition.
Pekka Rantala, Chief Marketing Officer of HMD Global said: ‘The Snake game was the most popular game in the history of Nokia phones, in fact the true origin of mobile gaming can be traced back to a Nokia handset released in 1997. To this day it has remained hugely popular, not only because it carries a strong sense of nostalgia but because this was the first ever mobile gaming experience for many consumers. The opportunity to partner with Facebook, the social media platform that has single handedly defined the social media landscape, is an incredible opportunity. We were truly excited to work with them to bring back Snake in a modern format to a global audience. We hope in its new format it unites people across the world and brings as much joy to players as it did the first time around.’
Laurens Rutten, Founder and CEO of CoolGames, the developers of Snake on Instant Games, said: ‘It was a big honour that our Studio could contribute to a new release of such an iconic IP that has shaped the mobile games industry.’
A revamped version of Snake will also be pre-installed on the new Nokia 3310, a head turning modern twist on one of the best-selling phones of all time, making the Snake comeback even more exiciting.
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