WhatsApp Introduces New Privacy Policy and Pakistani Memes Are Breaking the Internet
WhatsApp is one of the largest messaging apps globally, especially in Pakistan where people depend on it for chats, calls and transferring documents and pictures. Up till now, WhatsApp was deemed as one of the most reliable platforms for communication because of the privacy and encrypted conversations it offered.
However, recently, WhatsApp came up with an updated privacy policy which did not sit well with most of the users. According to the new policy, WhatsApp can access your group chats and it will then be used by Facebook Inc and its subsidiaries for better targeting the audience for advertisement.
While some people uninstalled the app and moved to other alternatives like Telegram and Signal, Pakistani Twitter got crazy and one after another meme made everyone laugh. Here is how the youth responded on the news with their best of humorous skills.
One thing is for sure, no one can beat Pakistanis when it comes to meme. We always find a way to make things entertaining, no matter how serious the topic is and this significantly lessens the stress levels.
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This episode was full of surprises and drama. Moosa (Imran Ashraf) is still deeply and madly in love with Zohra even though he has not seen a single glimpse of her yet, without veil. All he knows is that Zohra is a pious lady who observes hijab, and this is exactly the kind of woman he would want to marry.
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Contrary to his own belief and sayings, Moosa is in love but he is not willing to accept it. He was seen convincing Zohra (Sarah Khan) to marry her throughout the episode. He seemed like a naive person with a soft corner for people, which is not the real Moosa we saw in the previous episodes.
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Zohra on the other hand, appreciated whatever Moosa did for her. However, she prefers showing her true self to Moosa instead of just telling him. No wonder Moosa was surprised to the core when he got to know that Zohra is not someone he has perceived to be. She belonged to a family of entertainers and was part of a high-end party when Moosa spotted her.
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Esa and Sakina are still trying to figure out things. Sakina proves herself to be more stubborn while Esa is being patient, but he gives Sakina a reality check for sure. Esa also tells her that he is bearing all this because of her parents, who he respects a lot. But the truth is that he also loves Sakina. Momin provokes Sakina and asks her to see who is “Beghairat”; himself or her ex. Seems like this will intrigue Sakina to search for her ex and somehow, she will end up falling in love with Esa.
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What Is Coming Next?
So far, Raqs e Bismil has portrayed an interesting plot with strong characters. This is an unconventional story with ups and downs.
The teaser shows that in the next episode, Moosa’s father will get to know about Zohra. This will make it further difficult for Moosa as he will not be able to control his feelings for Zohra. Let us see what else happens next!
Increase in Demand for Telegram and Signal After WhatsApp Updates its Terms & Conditions
WhatsApp has been a popular messaging app globally due to its user-friendly features and reach. However, a recent update in its terms and conditions has ignited a debate and some people are not agreeing with it. To an extent that many of the users have started uninstalling the app.
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In the wake of this update, an increase in the demand of competitive apps like Telegram and Signal have been seen. Signal also received an endorsement by Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey. Both the accounts have huge following on social media, especially on Twitter where the users questioned the privacy of WhatsApp after the recent T&C update. These activists also suggested their followers to stop using WhatsApp and move to Telegram and Signal instead.
According to the data by Sensor Tower, there were nearly 2.2 million downloads of Telegram and 100,000 downloads of Signal on Apple and Android since then.
In addition to this, Sensor Tower also reported that WhatsApp faced 11% decrease in downloads this week compared to the last one, I.e., 10.5 million worldwide. Last year, there were also rumours circulating that WhatsApp will not be available for free for its users. However, this is not confirmed yet.
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About WhatsApp Privacy Terms and Conditions Update
WhatsApp is now asking users to let Facebook Inc. and its subsidiaries to use their data in order to improve Facebook advertising. This will also include sharing their location and phone numbers. Those who do not agree with the new terms and conditions, their accounts will be automatically deleted after some time.
Though One-to-one chat will remain encrypted as part of the new update, access to group chats by WhatsApp and Facebook is what is raising eyebrows.
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Pakistan is heading towards a change, at least it seems so, and media is playing a major role in changing the mindsets of people. Thanks to our celebrity influencers who know how much their voices matter and are raising theirs to make a difference.
One of those celebrities is Zahid Ahmed who recently highlighted the dual standards of our society in an interview and said that “It is strange that we are allowed to slap women on TV but cannot show intimacy”.
Zahid’s statement has stirred a new controversy and people are now discussing this matter on social media. Celebrities have also come forward and defended his statement.
One of the celebrities who agree with Zahid is Osman Khalid Butt. Butt posted an Instagram story and wrote, “Strange Indeed”.
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One of the users replied to Osman Khalid Butt’s story and said that this is “Just a pathetic excuse to get physical with female actors”.
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The social media user also said, “Not to mention the influence it has on society and especially young children and young teens.”
Butt definitely did not agree with this definition of intimacy and decided to school the user. He commented, “Yeah, so reactions like this are wholly predictable,” he further said, “First off: intimacy is not just sex. Secondly, I’d rather my child see a healthy intimate relationship between fictional spouses than, you know, PHYSICAL ABUSE being normalized.” he added in the end, “The nerve to talk about ‘influence’.”
Osman Khalid Butt is very vocal about issues that require attention. Be it showing support for the “Me Too” movement or raising awareness about rape or abuse against women, Butt is always one of the few to raise is voice for the cause.
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Mehwish Hayat Turns 33 and Thanks Her Fans for the Heartfelt Wishes
The Punjab Nahi Jaongi famed actress celebrated her birthday on Wednesday with her close friends and family members. Mehwish Hayat is one of the finest actresses we have in Pakistan who has also represented us internationally on several occasions.
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Be it dramas or movies, Hayat surprises her audience with her amazing acting skills. This is the reason she has been awarded Tamgha e Imtiaz by the government of Pakistan.
Those who celebrated the 33rd birthday of Mehwish Hayat along with her family include Azfar Rehman, Faiza Ashfaq, Danish Hayat and Fahad Hussain.
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Sharing the picture of her birthday bash on Instagram, Hayat thanked everyone for wishing her and sending prayers. She also elaborated on how the last year was full of opportunities and gave her an idea about the things that matter the most to her.
She said, “Thank you everyone for all wonderful birthday messages – your love means so much. As I turn 33 the past year gave me opportunity to reflect, assess my life and see what really matters to me. Work has been so full on, I’d forgotten the simple pleasures in life; getting my mother oiling my hair, beating my brothers and Nephew at video games, watching Netflix with my sister – all things that I’d missed. Believe me nothing in life is as important as family.”
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She told everyone to live their lives to the fullest and that too on their own terms, “Let’s not let society dictate the way we want to lead our life. It is possible for a girl in her early 30’s to be totally happy without being married and with children. It’ll happen when it will and not to some prescribed timetable.
Change needs to be systemic. I am a little fed up of celebrities (including me) made ambassadors for meaningful causes that fizzle out after a grand launch and photo op. How many times have we flooded social media, taken out rallies after some distressing event and then what?”
Hayat has always been vocal about topics that are still considered a taboo in our society. She added, “Depression is real”. Though my life may seem perfect, we all have our insecurities and shortcomings. But as long as we work towards inner healing and connecting with the divine, we are capable of overcoming everything that life throws at us. The world was put on pause for us to reflect, how we come out of this is up to us. I, for one know the direction I need to take. My mother always teaches that we have to create our own destinies where ever that may lead. I will dare to dream and dare to dream big. Anything is possible if you believe! 💕💪🏻”
We wish Mehwish Hayat a very Happy and Blessed Happy Birthday. May she get more success and fame in the years to come.
“Your Father Died Just A Week Ago and You Are Posting About Drama” – Internet Trolls Attack Sarah Khan
The glamorous world of entertainment is very cruel. People do not even think for a moment before posting judgmental comments here. That is what exactly happened with Sarah Khan when she shared a picture of her latest drama Raqs e Bismil and criticism started pouring in.
Sarah and Noor Khan lost their father last week. They have already lost their mother to a long battle with cancer in 2017. Now the three sisters and two brothers are going through a lot of pain after losing both the parents, yet some netizens have got no basic manners.
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It was Abdul Samad Zia, who was also Sarah Khan’s official wedding photographer, who broke this news on the internet. While many fans commented their heartfelt condolences to the Khan sisters, there were some who thought it was the perfect time to school Sarah Khan.
Ms. Khan shared the picture of “Moosa Aur Zohra” and a troll said, “Moosa n Zohra ki pari hai!!! N ur father? Abhe ek week hua hai unha gaye huye and ur posting about dramas? Oh God, kesi dunia hai ye adakari ki”. To which Sarah Khan responded, “kyun ek maheenay baad post karti to gham kum ho jata? Does that even make any sense?”
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People should realize that not everyone needs their advice, especially when it is unsolicited and you are giving it to someone who is going through the trauma of losing a dear one.
This is the second saddening news we came to know in the past week. Earlier it was the death of Aiman and Minal Khan which was announced by Aiman’s husband Muneeb on social media.
We are deeply saddened by both the deaths and offer our condolences to the families.
2020 seems to have lasted for 363,296,3873 years. Thanks to all the disasters and calamites it made us go through. Now that 2021 is almost around the corner, it is time to have a quick look at the worst things that happened this year so that we can thank God for surviving it all.
Bushfire in Australia
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For years, we have been warned about climate changes that may happen, and it actually happened in 2020. The uncontrollable bushfire engulfed the Australian forests along with the animals living there. Sadly,1.25 million animals, of which many were endangered and rare species, were lost in the deadly fires that started in the June 2019 and continued till 2020.
Coronavirus Pandemic
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Coronavirus or COVID-19 made it to headlines in December 2019, when people in China started becoming victim of a flu-like virus. Soon the virus started affecting the whole world and as of now, millions of people across the world have suffered from it. The COVID-19 is still uncontrollable and is spreading like a wildfire. To everyone’s shock, a new variant of coronavirus has also emerged lately and is more transmissible. Researchers are working hard to come up with a vaccine to contain COVID-19.
Locust Swarms
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Millions of desert locusts invaded East Africa and Asia in 2020. Though they do not directly harm human beings, locusts damage the crops and plants.
Volcanic Eruption
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On 12th January, 2020, Taal Volcano in Philippines became active after 43 years and started erupting. Soon, the ashes were everywhere and authorities started evacuating the residents. According to official reports, there were more than 2,464 earthquakes in the tectonic plates and 176 were felt by the locals.
The year 2020 will be remembered for many reasons but these natural calamities and pandemic will always be mentioned. Let us all hope for a healthy and prosperous 2021. Amen!
All 34 matches of PSL 2021 are likely to be played in Karachi and Lahore only. Though the news is not yet official it is said that PCB is considering organizing an equal number of matches in both the cities. 17 matches will be played in Karachi while Lahore will host the same number of matches. The decision of limiting matches to only two cities is because of the recent COVID-19 situation.
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Previous year, all matches of PSL were played in Pakistan for the first time ever since its inception in 2016. The matches were played in four cities including Multan, Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi.
For 2021, the PCB was planning to add in Peshawar as another destination but due to the ongoing pandemic, this seems a tough choice and the board is contemplating to distribute matches between two metropolitan cities only.
This will become a challenge for Karachi and Lahore, especially for Karachi which faces major traffic issues whenever matches are staged here. Also, the law enforcement agencies will face a tough time managing peace and security city-wide for 15 days, and that too nonstop. However, this is too early to comment on it.
Multan too was a good option but lack of infrastructure, logistic problems, shortage of proper accommodation for international players and players’ security would be difficult. The same is not true for Rawalpindi though, which can be used as a third venue if the officials want to reduce burden on the two mentioned cities.
For now, the PCB is taking into consideration all the available venue options which will then be shared with the six franchise owners. The owners will then take the final call.
An official from PCB stated that all franchises are ready for PSL 2021 after clearing their previous charges. The PSL 2021 is expected to happen in February-March.
Sonya Hussyn is one of the most acclaimed Pakistani actresses who plays every role so perfectly, viewers end up loving her characters. While there are many people who like her acting, some just look up for opportunities to bully the actress for nonsensical reasons.
The “Muhabbat Tujhe Alvida” famed starlet recently came across a social media user who tried shaming her for all the wrong reasons and failed terribly. The user suggested the actress to control her bra straps while shooting for dramas and Sonya Hussyn gave a shut-up call, we all love because of it being absolutely true.
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Sonya jumped into the reply section and asked the user to stop making women uncomfortable all the time.
The actress replied, “So??? What if it is visible? Why is that a problem for you? “Bra” hoti hi isiliye hai ke ap jese body scanners se breast chupaya ja sakay. But if you are still getting distracted or aroused by a piece of clothing than it is your problem, buddy. Stop making women uncomfortable all the time.”
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Sonya Hussyn is a versatile actress who has played several major roles in famous dramas. The best thing about her is that each of her roles are different from the others. She sure knows how to keep her audience involved and engaged via her acting skills.
Ishq Zahe Naseeb, Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida and Saraab are three superhit dramas that became the identity of Sonya Hussyn this year. Her top notch performances made these dramas worth watching for the audiences who enjoy watching something new on their screens. The actress was exceptionally well in Ishq Zahe Naseeb and even the critics applaud her acting in it.
[Karachi, Dec 20, 2020] After his successful foray into the digital world with the hit web series ‘Ek Jhooti Love Story’ this year, Bilal Abbas Khan is once again headed to the small screen with drama serial ‘Dunk’, slated to go on-air from 23rd December, Wednesday, at 8 PM on ARY Digital.
This marks as his third project with director Badar Mehmood, who he has previously worked with in the critically acclaimed dramas Cheekh and Balaa, earning Lux Style Awards nominations for both two years in a row. His new drama ‘Dunk’ is a murder mystery where Bilal Abbas would be seen in a lead role opposite Sana Javed for the first time. Starring as ‘Haider’, Bilal would be playing a realistic and honest role after his multiple eccentric and unique characters this year.
“Dunk is a very special story – one that will create a lot of noise, and one that needs to be told. My character is a very realistic one – Haider is an honest guy who stands with the truth and fights for what is right,” said Bilal Abbas Khan, talking about his role. “It was also great to reunite with my Cheekh and Balaa team – and it is always a pleasure working with Badar (Mehmood). I hope we manage to get the message we have tried to portray across successfully.”
Bilal Abbas Khan has had quite a year with multiple hit projects under his belt, proving to be one of the most bankable actors in the industry at the moment. Be it the innocent Abdullah in Pyar Ke Sadqay, or a typical Karachi boy in Ek Jhooti Love Story, the actor has created his place in the industry over time with his choices of unique roles. He has also been ranked amongst the top 50 Asian celebrities in the world this year.
‘Dunk’ has been penned by Mohsin Ali Shah and also features an ensemble cast including Shahood Alvi, Fahad Sheikh, Laila Wasti, Saifi Hassan, Salma Hassan, Kanwal Khan, Noman Ejaz, and Azekah Daniel among others.
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