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[Karachi, May 3rd, 2019] With the imminent arrival of Ramzan, GEO has released the official OST for their Ramzan transmission titled ‘Ehsaas Ramzan’.

The touching OST features the legendary Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, who has also composed the music. The intensity of Rahat’s voice along with the OST’s soulful lyrics make this a truly memorable endeavor. The poetry of the OST focuses on the essence of Ramzan and has been written by Sabir Zafar. The OST reinforces the message of the Ehsaas Ramzan transmission and encourages the essential values of patience, respect and empathy in this blessed month.

Ehsaas Ramzan is a special transmission featuring a series of programs and segments by GEO, aimed at bringing about a change in the way Ramzan is seen and practiced in our country. The transmission will be hosted by Rabia Anum and features programs and segments including ‘Bachay Mann Kay Sachay’, ‘Mera Pehla Roza’, ‘Wah Wah Subhan’, ‘Rab-e-Zidni Ilma’, ‘Riyasat-e-Medina’, ‘Aalim Online’, ‘Nanhi si Khuwaish’, ‘Jazba-e-Khidmat Allah’ and ‘Mukafat’. These segments will air at different times throughout the day and will reinforce the theme of Ehsaas and its importance in the spirit of Ramzan.

The focus on ‘Ehsaas’ is what makes GEO’s transmission concept unique, and the OST by Rahat Fateh Ali perfectly engenders the theme of generosity.

Web Desk by — May 3, 2019 in Blogs

The blockbuster on-screen jodi Hareem Farooq and Ali Rehman Khan are back together in IRK Films & Arif Lakhani Films upcoming movie Heer Maan Ja, releasing worldwide on Eid Ul Azha (August 2019).

Heer Maan Ja has been directed by Azfar Jafri who has previously directed box office successes Siyaah, Janaan, Parchi and Sherdil and penned by debutant writer Owais Korai Baloch.

The teaser also unveils the star studded cast of the film that includes Ali Kazmi, Aminah Sheikh, Sami Khan, Saleem Mairaj, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Mojiz Hasan, Faizan Sheikh, Shamyale Nasir and Abid Ali in pivotal roles, and the big screen comeback of 90’s Lollywood starlet Zara Sheikh.

“Heer Maan Ja is the fourth and the biggest (to date) big screen venture for IRK Films and with this project we have made sure we leave no stone unturned to give paisa vasool entertainment to our audience from the first look of the film.” stated Imran Raza Kazmi the producer of the film.

“After Parchi, Heer Maan Ja is my second collaboration with IRK Films, and we are extremely glad to be able to give the worldwide audience extremely high quality family entertainment.” said Arif Lakhani the producer of the movie.

The over one-minute teaser will leave movie watchers in anticipation of what’s to come next. With some hilarious sequences, action packed pace and catchy tunes, the first look of the upcoming movie takes you into the RJ topsy turvy world of gorgeous Heer (Hareem Farooq) and Kabir (Ali Rehman Khan) who is an architect and a super confident, go getter who constantly runs into bad luck, and thus begins the roller coaster ride for the two.

Heer Maan Ja will be distributed by Distribution Club and the Geo Group is the official Media Partner.


To watch the teaser, please click on the following link:

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outlooktimes staff by — May 1, 2019 in Movies

Karachi: Usman Institute of Technology (UIT) affiliated with NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, held a launching ceremony for UIT’s Cisco Networking Academy (NetAcad) to be established at its Karachi campus and CISCO’s National Conference.

The guest for the event was Kashif-ul-Haq, Cisco Country GM, Marc Khayat, CISCO Technical Manager Middle East and North Africa, and other invited guests, students and NetAcad team members.

With award distribution and presenters Mohammed Jinini and Faheem Anwar who were an integral part of the daylong event. He is also a certified ethical hacker and network associate from CISCO.

The Internet and Education will be the great equalizers of the next century, creating enormous opportunities for people and countries that succeed in harnessing the power of information and knowledge. But the lack of Internet-supported education and the shortage of technology-savvy workers are global dilemmas, threatening to place nations that fall behind at a permanent disadvantage in the new economy.

The Cisco Networking Academy Program at UIT is a timely response to these challenges.

UIT stated that: ‘Having a Cisco Networking Academy at UIT will help to deliver a comprehensive, 21st-century learning experience to help students develop the foundational ICT skills needed to design, build, and manage networks, along with career skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking.

Students complete hands-on learning activities and network simulations to develop practical skills that will help them fill a growing need for networking professionals around the world.

UIT Holds CISCO Networking Academy Launch

Cisco Systems, through this innovative partnership, the Cisco Networking Academy program is preparing students for the demands and enormous opportunities of the information economy, while creating a qualified talent pool for building and maintaining networks.

The academy at UIT will impart training among the students with leading-edge technologies in the field of networking. Availing this opportunity, students can be trained to deal with real-life networking design issues, find complex networking solutions, and to troubleshoot problems. The successful candidate will achieve a certification titled “Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)” which is highly sought after in the industry.

Cisco Networking Academy is a global education program that teaches students how to design, build, troubleshoot, and secure computer networks for increased access to career and economic opportunities in communities around the world. Networking Academy provides online courses, interactive tools, and hands-on learning activities to

help individuals prepare for ICT and networking careers in virtually every type of industry

Web Desk by — April 10, 2019 in Events

KARACHI– March 27, 2019:  Pakistan’s leading microfinance institution, Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB) has joined hands with TOTAL PARCO Pakistan to provide Easypaisa services and fuel payment solutions at all TOTAL PARCO fueling stations located throughout Pakistan. This service will allow Easypaisa customers to conveniently pay for fuel through QR/Till numbers at TOTAL PARCO stations. In the second phase these fuel stations will be enabled with the complete suite of Easypaisa financial services.

This one of a kind strategic alliance between TMB and TOTAL PARCO, whereby a fuel company will eventually be providing branchless banking and digital finance solutions through its fueling stations will provide greater ease of access to consumers and aims to become a trendsetter for promoting innovative solutions for Pakistan’s evolving digital economy.

Telenor Microfinance Bank continues to transform Pakistan into a digitally robust economy by offering innovative solutions that promote greater financial inclusion and empowerment. This revolutionary development will act as a catalyst for the vigorous growth of the branchless banking industry in Pakistan.

The agreement was recently signed in Islamabad at a ceremony which was attended by Aslam Hayat, Acting CEO, Telenor Microfinance Bank, Jahanzeb Khan, Chief Product Officer, Khurram Malik, Head of Branchless Banking, Shahzad Khan, Head of Channels and Li Zhixian, Regional Director, Ant Financial. Also from TOTAL PARCO: Olivier Sabrie, CEO, TOTAL PARCO Pakistan Limited, Olivier Chalvon-Demersay, Vice President Operations, Total Marketing & Services Asia-Pacific, Paul Crane, VP Retail & Logistics, Total, Asia Pacific & Middle East, and Hassan M Zaidi, VP Retail, were present along with senior representatives from both the organizations.

“Easy paisa remains at the forefront of empowering people through innovative, technologically driven, and efficient financial services. Our overarching goal is to provide convenient and ubiquitous financial solutions to the people of Pakistan. We continue to take the lead to provide digital finance at easily accessible locations. By collaborating with industry players, we are adding value to our customer’s lives, enhancing their ability to buy goods and services by using mobile wallet.” said Aslam Hayat, acting CEO, Telenor Microfinance Bank”.

 

“TOTAL PARCO is one of Pakistan’s most innovative oil companies, and believes in providing maximum convenience to our customers. We are proud to partner with Telenor Microfinance Bank to introduce Easypaisa payment solutions at our fueling stations across Pakistan. Easypaisa offers cutting edge payment solutions that will facilitate our customers in fulfilling their payment needs”, said Olivier Sabrie CEO TOTAL PARCO Pakistan, at the signing ceremony.

Web Desk by — March 29, 2019 in Blogs 0

[Karachi, March 20, 2019] Saboor Ali – the girl who has managed to gain credit for herself in a short period of time is once again on a roll and signed a new project by Six Sigma Production with the name “Gul-o-Gulzar”, a presentation of ARY Digital.

Saboor Ali will be playing the lead role in Gul O Gulzar and will portray herself as a rebellious and canny girl who is dazzled with splendour and wants to change her lifestyle by fair means or foul. Ali will share screen space with Omer Shehzad.

In conversation with Saboor, she shared that, “This drama is a story of two friends played by Kinza Hashmi and Me. I am playing a girl who is a narcissist and loves herself more than anything in the world, she has aims and goals and she is ready to go to any extent to achieve them.”

Saboor Ali has won a lot of hearts with her amazing acting skills and dedication towards her work and has hit serials namely Meray Khudaya, Waada, Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Ha and Visaal under her belt.

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Web Desk by — March 20, 2019 in Drama 0

It’s the start of the spring and the fragrance of cricket is in the air. Yes, it’s time for PSL and the first week of the league has been astonishing for the fans. The matches have been fantastic so far, and the players are on fire. In short, the cricket fans are delighted with the overall league and enjoying the sport tremendously. For a nation who is passionate about cricket, starting its league was a huge milestone. Since its start in 2016, PSL has been going strong and successful in Pakistan and has been able to achieve the targets for which it was meant. Not only it has reawakened the passion of cricket in youngsters, but it has also reopened the gates of international cricket in Pakistan.  For PSL 2018, the eliminator playoffs and the final match will be played in Lahore and Karachi respectively.

Get Up to 75% Discounts on Yayvo Cricket Festival 2018

PSL is playing an exceptional role in revival of cricket in Pakistan and keeping up with that spirit; Yayvo.com has launched #YayvoCricketFestival18 which is highly unique and unseen before in the shopping world. The shopping festival has been going strong since the start, and Yayvo.com is taking it another step forward by increasing the discounts on 6th PM 2nd March 2018. Overall, there is a discount up to 75% on Mobile Phones, LED TVs, Gaming Consoles, Home Appliances, Kitchen Appliances & Sports Goods. Meezan bank is facilitating the Yayvo customers by providing an additional discount of 10% on all products.

If you pay for the products through Easypaisa mobile account, you will get cash back of 10% on every product. Vouch 365 and iFlix have also come forward and collaborated with Yayvo.com to become gifting partners in the #YayvoCricketFestival18.

Tickets for PSL 2018 Eliminator 1 and 2

People who want to get their #TicketToCricket should visit Yayvo.com because it is the official online ticketing partner for PSL 3. It’s providing the opportunity to its customers to book the tickets for Eliminator 1 and Eliminator 2 rounds and get them delivered at home. The Eliminator rounds will take place in Lahore, Gaddafi Stadium on 20th and 21st March respectively. Book your tickets before they get sold out.

Tickets Price for PSL 2018 Final

Cricket fans are over the moon because final match will take place in the City of Lights. The dates for final tickets will be announced soon. The prices of the final tickets are:

People who want to book the tickets for the Final Match of PSL 2018 can subscribe here for further updates.

Take Price Control in Your Hands with #WhatThePrice

This season, Yayvo.com is reaching unparalleled heights in facilitating its customers. They are introducing #WhatThePrice for avid Twitter users. All you have to do is retweet the tweet. Yayvo.com will reduce the price of the product based on the number of retweets. This social activity aims to give the price control in the hands of the customers. This competition will take place thrice during Yayvo Cricket Festival. Retweet now to reduce the price of Samsung LED TV in the first competition; names of following two products will be disclosed on Twitter later.

Official PSL Kits 2018

Like PSL 2017, this year Yayvo.com has restocked PSL Kits for the fans so that you can #WearYourTeam. Official jerseys, caps, bottles, mugs, and uppers are available on the website in the colors of Karachi Kings, Islamabad United, Peshawar Zalmi, Quetta Gladiators, and Multan Sultan. Yayvo.com is the official partner of Karachi Kings; you can get official merchandise of Karachi Kings from here.

Cricket fans can follow the social media pages of Yayvo.com and participate in the competitions to win signed jerseys by Imad Waseem and Babar Azam as giveaways.

hsohu by — March 2, 2018 in News 0
TvOne launched teasers, OST of “Dhund” a mystery series

Karachi, July 12, 2017: TvOne launched teasers, OST of “Dhund” a mystery series in bloggers meet-up with the prominent & talented cast. The Star-studded launch held in Karachi at the Pi Social Cafe.

Hold your Breath! The Dhund of a mystery series is all set to roll on this Saturday, 15th July at 9 PM only on TVOne.

The evening began with cast and crew meet and greet. The writer of the series, the most versatile Mohammad Ahmed along with veteran producer Erum Binte Shahid was welcomed on board by the host of the event “Shehwar Rahim”.

The main leads beautiful Maria Wasti and handsome Hasan Ahmed was also present at the venue.

Later, a visual representation of the series “Dhund” followed by OST was shared with the bloggers & Publications at the event. Expressing her thoughts about the unique concept of “Dhund” Shehwar introduced the supporting cast Zhalay Sarhadi, Junaid (Juni), Laila Wasti, Asad Siddiqui and others.

“It’s dead men walking or is it imagination”

“Dhund”, a spine-chilling drama series showing eerie encounters with spirits from another world and how a brave woman helps them find peace.

Expressing his delights on the event, Writer/ Actor Mohammad Ahmed said ” I started my writing career as a mystery writer, but I’ve been doing Rom-Coms for years now and that lost idea of mystery series recovered when “Seema Tahir” said Yes! for “Dhund”

Producer Erum Binte Shahid added, “The concept of the mystery series “Dhudh” is different which will build a connection. Maria can see dead people and owns personal tragedy whereas Uzair, (Hasan) plays a young smart and devoted police officer and he is a sincere friend to Maria. Nana Syed (Mohammad Ahmed Sahb) is playing Maria’s grandfather who is also her close confidante.

Then began the bloggers/publication question & answer session. The Q&A session provided mysterious insights about the series and the cast got a chance to share their experiences with the bloggers.

The drama serial “Dhund” is directed by Faiz and the haunting OST is composed by none other than Wajid Saeed, which complements the mysterious feel of the series.

The ambience complimented the feel of “Dhund”. We thank all the attendees for their love and support. We (TVOne) are overwhelmed by the turnout of the launch/ Blogger meet of upcoming series #DhundTVOne

hsohu by — July 14, 2017 in Blogs 0
Record Sale of Haier refrigerator in Pakistan

Pakistan number 1 home appliances company Haier getting more popularity and after air conditioner now Haier refrigerator become number One selling brand.Haier and Ruba CEO Javed Afridi says that in last 6 month we witness a record sale of Haier refrigerator across Pakistan and it’s more than the sale of entire last year.

Javed Afridi added that Haier will continue its tradition of providing latest technology at an affordable price to its valuable customers.

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hsohu by — July 11, 2017 in News 0

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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.

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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.

outlooktimes staff by — June 6, 2017 in News 0

 

[Karachi, May 19, 2017]: In an event held at the US Consulate, MCR (franchisee of Pizza Hut® Pakistan) announced signing an initial public offering and master franchise agreement and IPO proposal. MCR will be the first Pakistani international food chain to have done. With over 70 Pizza Hut® restaurants across the nation, it is the largest international fast food chain in Pakistan.

In addition, Aqueel Hassan, CEO of MCR, and Randall Blackford, Managing Director META Region of YUM! Brands, signed a master franchise agreement on behalf of the two companies giving MCR the rights to sub-franchise Pizza Hut® restaurants and expand even further.

The event was chaired by US Consul General Grace Shelton. Speaking at the occasion Consul General Shelton said, “Today we mark another successful American-Pakistani business partnership as we inaugurate this new partnership between Pizza Hut® and YUM! Brands, we are happy to celebrate Pizza Hut’s® growth as the largest restaurant chain in Pakistan”

Speaking on the occasion, Aqueel Hassan said, “We are proud to be embarking on this landmark expansion which takes forward our partnership with YUM! Brands. With 74 outlets operational countrywide, Pizza Hut® has become the first international food chain in the country that plans to go public and our next target is to take Pizza Hut® restaurants to many more districts of the country.”

Web Desk by — May 23, 2017 in News 0