Homebridge by Beaconhouse partners with Cambridge International for Pakistan’s First Hybrid A Level School

               

 

Beaconhouse, Pakistan’s largest network of private educational institutions, under its hybrid A Level school, Homebridge, has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Cambridge International to offer AS and A Level qualifications through the Homebridge online school programme for students.

Homebridge by Beaconhouse is Pakistan’s first hybrid Cambridge International A Level school, offering students an opportunity to study their Cambridge programme with online lectures, teachers and all the facilities required for an uninterrupted learning journey. Through the hybrid model, students have access to Beaconhouse campuses for extracurricular activities, libraries, and labs.

The signing ceremony was held at Cambridge International’s head office, in Cambridge, UK.

Speaking at the ceremony, Nassir Kasuri, Executive Director, Beaconhouse Group commented on the partnership saying, “As the world goes through a digital transformation, it is an opportune time for both organisations to work together on a hybrid school that will make A Levels accessible to a new group of students, breaking social barriers, as well as the widely prevalent gender gap in education in Pakistan. This collaboration is a source of social mobility in the country and we are confident that it will help open up new avenues and opportunities for the youth.”

Rod Smith, Group Managing Director, International Education, Cambridge International said, “Our relationship with Beaconhouse is close to 50 years old and continues to grow to offer new opportunities to learners. The number of students taking Cambridge qualifications and using our resources in Pakistan is phenomenal, and we greatly value our relationships with schools in Pakistan. I think the more we can do to strengthen these relationships, the more we can impact education for the benefit of the country.”

Other members of Cambridge International’s senior management team also attended the ceremony, including Uzma Yousuf, Country Director, Pakistan; Ian Harris, Deputy Director, Marketing Communications; and Jonathan Hardy, Head of Schools Development.

This unique partnership will support Beaconhouse and Cambridge International’s continuing work to make high-quality education accessible to students across Pakistan, particularly students in remote areas where access to international qualifications may be difficult.

CEO CBD PUNJAB & RUDA BRIEFS US AMBASSADOR ABOUT PROJECTS

         

A delegation of the U.S Consulate General led by the U.S Ambassador in Pakistan, Mr. Donald Blome, met with Mr. Imran Amin, Chief Executive Officer of Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) and Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA), to discuss the bilateral business ties between governments and business communities of both countries. 

 The delegation was briefed about ongoing projects and the futuristic approach of Pakistan’s first business district, Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) and World’s Largest Riverfront Project RUDA. The delegation was also given a detailed presentation about the investment potential opportunities, environmental and economic significance of RUDA and CBD Punjab in the development of the province.

 Mr. Imran Amin, CEO of PCBDDA & RUDA while expressing his views said “the interest of foreign governments and the international business community is a corroboration that CBD Punjab has made a positive impact on the global economic map. CBD Punjab is a novelty in the development of an economically stable and welfare state of Pakistan’’. 

 United States Ambassador and CEO RUDA also discussed projects related to Waste Water Treatment Plants. These plants will have modern infrastructure, ensuring water's effective management and cleanliness which will be first of its kind in Pakistan. RUDA projects related to Information and Communications Technology (ICT), paperless fully digitized environment was discussed in order to build Pakistan’s largest Smart City.

ACCA organized a Corporate Conference in Peshawar on "Rethinking a better world - Sustainable Growth for Pakistan."

      

 

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) hosted a large-scale corporate conference in Peshawar, themed 'Rethinking a better world - Sustainable Growth for Pakistan,' featuring representation from the country's top businesses, thought leadership and policymakers.

 

The conference provided a platform for the region's key stakeholders and brightest minds to engage in interdisciplinary, forward-thinking conversations to propose an agenda to revitalise the private sector and kick start an era of sustainable, inclusive economic growth. 

 

The conference was attended by many prominent names in the corporate sector, as well as leading policymakers and provincial cabinet members. 

 

At the conference, ACCA shared insights, practical guidance, strategies, and solutions to enable businesses and policymakers to embrace new technologies and create a conducive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship. Featuring contributions from forward-thinking thought leaders, the conference program included a future-focused panel conversation on the KP Roadmap to Pakistan's Economic Recovery- Challenges and Way Forward. The conversation leaders for the segment included Henna Karamat - Director Planning, KP Education Foundation, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mohsin Khan - Director IM Sciences – Peshawar, Ali Gulfaraz - MD/CEO Bank of Khyber, Jehan Bahadar – Collector – KPRA, Asim Khan - Project Director NIC Peshawar. 

 

Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra, Minister for Finance, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahid Khattak – CFO, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KPEZDMC), Muhammad Ali Ibrahim – Head of Communications & Marketing Mobilink Microfinance Bank, Fayyaz Jarral – Executive Director – FF Steel were among the keynote speakers who shared their insights and proposed tips for organizations to become future-ready.

 

National University for Security Sciences, SKANS, SOS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd., and TMUC Pakistan joined ACCA as Strategic Partners. The Bank of Khyber and Mobilink Microfinance Bank were the Platinum Partners, DHA Peshawar, Evyol Group, LMKR, Mukhtar A Sheikh Hospital, Professionals' Academy of Commerce (PAC), and Simplifiers joined as Gold Partners.

 

City University, DigiKhata, ICMAP, IM Sciences, KP IT Board, KPRA, Pakistan Stock Exchange, P@SHA, Rehman Medical Institute, SMEDA, and KP Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry joined as Supporting Partners. Bera, CXO Global Forum, Connected Pakistan, NIC Peshawar, and Toyota Khyber Motors joined as Community Partners. Nutshell Group powered the conference as a Knowledge Partner.  

 

ACCA is the world's leading body for professional accountants, with more than 241,000 fully qualified members and 542,000 future members worldwide. It uses its unrivaled connections across the globe to connect people with fulfilling careers, organizations with the best finance talent, and economies with the ingredients for growth. With strong partnerships with top employers and the social sector across the globe and an award-winning Professional Insights program offering ground-breaking future insight, ACCA is at the forefront of finance talent development and creating future-proof careers. 

Free Fire Community Donates 25,000 KG Rice to Flood Victims in Pakistan

        

The gaming community of Free Fire, one of the most popular mobile games in Pakistan, has pledged to donate 25000 Kg of rice as humanitarian assistance to support the people affected by the unprecedented floods in Pakistan. According to preliminary estimates, 65% of Pakistan's main food crops including 70% of its rice have been swept away during the floods. The rice is expected to provide immediate relief to around 200,000 people in the most affected communities.  

                                                             

A call for support was issued to the whole community through an online event, held inside the game, where each Free Fire player could donate the virtual tokens that they earned by simply playing the [1] [2] game. Each token collected was equivalent to 100g of rice. This event produced an overwhelming response and ended up creating a social media movement where users circulated the hashtag #KheloApnoKayLiay and over 250,000 tokens were generated within just 3 days, which was equivalent to 25,000 Kg of rice.

 

This 25,000 kg of rice was then donated to the trusted JDC Foundation to be distributed to the flood victims in the most adversely affected areas. A well-known content creator from Free Fire’s Community, Rauf Khalid, otherwise known as Rufe Bhai, was present on-site to handover the rice to JDC Foundation: “I am extremely honoured and proud of how the gaming community has come together to help our nation in such times. It was amazing to see community members from all over Pakistan join hands and be able to create this impact. A huge shout out to Free Fire for helping make all of this possible"

 

We got our hands on the new HUAWEI nova Y70 and this is why we think it is a beast of an entry-level smartphone

 

Huawei’s latest entry-level phone with the longest battery life is quite impressive

Huawei nova Y series is reputed for bringing some solid features that are mostly seen on flagship or mid-range smartphones to the entry-level segment. These smartphones are designed to provide users with access to a powerful smartphone experience at a friendlier price point. The newest addition to the series, the HUAWEI nova Y70 – Huawei’s latest entry-level phone with the longest battery life; continues in the same tradition and brings to the table a 6000mAh battery with 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge, a large and gorgeous 6.75” HUAWEI FullView Display, a solid 48MP AI Triple Camera setup and ample storage with 128GB Storage.

From the strong battery life to the high screen ratio, the device boasts a mix of exciting and innovative features that heed to user needs, giving them a practical, high-quality device with room for endless entertainment. We got our hands on this new smartphone and this is why we think it is a beast of an entry-level smartphone.

Huawei nova Y70

Long-lasting battery and SuperCharge capabilities

The large 6000-mAh battery of the HUAWEI nova Y70 gives 3 days of power on a single full charge. The strong battery life also allows for eight optimised consumption areas thanks to Huawei’s unique AI smart power saving technology. Moreover, the HUAWEI nova Y70 supports 22.5W HUAWEI SuperCharge, which allows for three hours of continuous video playback on just a ten-minute charge. This saves users time, allows for more use of their devices, and keeps them from worrying over their battery life while out of the house. It also affords them extensive time for entertainment when traveling, commuting, or just lounging.

FullView Display provides more room for viewing the screen

The HUAWEI nova Y70 features a 6.75-inch HUAWEI FullView Display, a larger screen than previous models. With the new display, you can easily watch content at a larger size, whether it be streaming videos, playing games, or scrolling through images. The design of the display itself is sleek and simple, with a narrow notch, to make the most of your mobile screen. In addition, the screen ratio of the display is quite high, at 90.26%, giving users a rich, immersive visual experience.

AI Triple Camera gives options for taking quality photos

The AI Triple Camera on the device allows for powerful, quality photography straight from your smartphone. The AI Triple Camera is comprised of a 48MP high-resolution Main Camera, a 120° 5MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera and a 2MP Depth Camera. The Main Camera allows for more light in photos, which enhances the quality and setting of the photos. With this camera, a ray of light will not mess up your photo, and it is great for capturing portraits and scenery. The Ultra-Wide Angle Camera is perfect for squeezing all of your friends into a group picture, since the wide angle allows for more content in the frame. The Depth Camera blurs the background of a picture to keep the focus on the subject with 3D imaging and accurate depth. With the Triple Camera, you have multiple options of camera features on your phone to produce more dynamic, focused, higher quality photos.

Ample 128GB of storage

The HUAWEI nova Y70 comes with 128GB of storage, which can hold up to 170 episodes of television, 13,000 songs, and over 60 movies. If users need more storage for all of their favourite content, a MicroSD card will allow for up to 512GB of storage. Moreover, the EROFTS super file compression technology will help to download content quickly and easily. With this large amount of storage, users do not have to worry about taking too many photos or downloading loads of music albums. 

AppGallery: Trusted, innovative, easy to use and secure

The trusted, innovative, user-friendly and secure AppGallery is available on the HUAWEI nova Y70 where users can easily navigate, explore, find and download a wide range of high-quality apps.

While all of these features are great on their own, they add to a great device with a reliable battery with HUAWEI SuperCharge, large display screen, impressive camera, and ample storage space. Together, these features make the HUAWEI nova Y70 one of the sleekest entry-level smartphones you can get today.

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With the Power of All Day Clarity realme 9 4G Delivers Superior Photographic Results

           

Housing a powerful 108MP camera module and HM6 sensor the realme 9 4G is well equipped for a photographer’s needs

 

Technology is evolving at a rapid pace, improving upon itself in a continuous manner. With the advent of new technologies, the limits of the human imagination have been stretched allowing us to perform more complex tasks with ease and expanding the possibilities for creative expression. One such invention that has become a focus for smartphone companies in recent years in terms of development is the camera. Smartphones are always at the palm of your hand, allowing you to capture images in more spontaneous situations, and have replaced traditional cameras as the tool of choice for the average photography enthusiast.

 

realme understands the importance of a good camera module in the eyes of consumers as a factor affecting the smartphone that they choose to buy which is why the tech democratizer always puts in effort to deliver superior camera modules at an affordable price. The realme 9 4G is no exception as realme has delivered another incredible 108MP primary camera module but what sets it apart from the realme 8 Pro’s similar module is the inclusion of the first-ever Samsung HM6 sensor which greatly enhances the final photo.

When compared to the previous generation’s Samsung HM2 sensor, the realme 9 4G’s HM6 sensor provides a whopping 123% increase in light sensitivity. This improvement has incredible implications for the quality of your photos as an increased light sensitivity means that the realme 9 4G’s camera module requires less light intake to take a high quality photo. This is greatly beneficial in low-light indoor settings, nighttime photography, monochrome photography, among many other styles of photography. You need not worry about loss of detail when taking zoomed in photos using the realme 9 4G as the sensor’s 3x lossless zoom ensures that your final image is clear and high quality.

 

One of the reasons that the realme 9 4G is able to capture pictures in such flawless quality is due to the HM6 sensor’s 108 million pixels, which are as small as 0.64μm, that allow for more information to be stored in your final picture leading to a highly-detailed final product. For motion photography enthusiasts, the realme 9 4G has a high autofocus pixel density which allows you to capture fast-moving objects without compromising on the quality of the image. Capturing videos is also a breeze as the ISOCELL HM6 sensor is capable of recording at 8K 24FPS and 4K 120FPS, allowing you to capture high quality videos in regular speed and in slow motion.

Technology will continue to evolve as mankind strives to expand its capabilities and realme will be right there to bring the cutting edge technology to the masses at an affordable price. The realme 9 4G’s superior camera module is just one example of realme’s commitment to tech democratization. The realme 9 4G also comes equipped with 8GB RAM, 128GB ROM, 33W dart charging, massive 5000mAh battery, 90Hz super AMOLED display, FHD+ resolution, Snapdragon 680 processor, and much more so get your very own today.

 

 

DG NLC Reviews Progress Of Infrastructural Work At CBD Punjab.

        

Director General National Logistic Cell (NLC), Major General Yousaf Jamal visited Central Business District (CBD) Punjab to review infrastructural work in progress. Chief Operating Officer of Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, Mr. Riaz Hussain, Executive Director Technical, (PCBDDA) and the support staff of CBD Punjab were also present at the site visit.

DG NLC was given a detailed briefing about the progress of the ongoing construction work by Mr. Riaz Hussain, Executive Director Technical, PCBDDA. During the briefing, he talked about the completion of the excavation, column work, steel fixtures and concrete pouring for the raft of the under-construction parking plaza along with the overall infrastructure work in progress. 

Talking on the occasion Brigadier (R) Mansoor Janjua, Chief Operating Officer of PCBDDA said” the pace of the construction of parking plaza and infrastructure work of phase 1 is very encouraging. We have a healthy working relationship with NLC and our other consultants onboard, with their continuous support we will deliver a world-class amenity to the residents of the district”.

While sharing his views during the visit DG NLC said “I can witness the progress in the construction of the parking plaza and infrastructure development. The synchronization between the consultants and CBD Punjab site support team is laudable which has made the construction work flawless”. He further added that as a contractor NLC will ensure that international standards are being implemented throughout the construction process.

High-end quality standards and procedures are being observed during the construction of the parking plaza and infrastructure development at the CBD Punjab site, which is a step forward in turning the dream of an economically stable Pakistan into reality.

Experience Active Noise Cancellation at its Best: Infinix XE27 Bluetooth ear pods are now available!

         

Infinix, Pakistan’s highest selling smartphone brand has revamped the Bluetooth earbuds scenario today by introducing its latest Infinix XE27 Bluetooth ear pods. This newest edition to Infinix’s audio family provides Superior Active Noise Cancellation and an immersive sound experience, unlike anything on the market.  Infinix XE27 are now live on Infinix Official Ecommerce website: Xpark and also on Samaan.pk for Rs 4,299!  

Boasting a superior audio technology that incorporates Active Noise Cancellation, Call Noise Cancellation, Passive Noise Cancellation, and Voice Through, the XE27 will revolutionize music experience altogether. Coupled with a powerful Environment Noise Cancellation Algorithm, any wind noise is instantly filtered out offering clear and loud voice quality every second. Say goodbye to noisy, disrupted, and delayed phone calls!

Infinix XE27 also comes with a dual-array beam-forming microphone which does an outstanding job at differentiating the orientation and contents of the speaker offering clarity in voice quality. With a V5.0 Bluetooth compatibility, the range offered is 10m in an obstacle-free environment.

The XE27 comes with a Type-C Rapid and Flexible Charge that allows up to 4.5 hours of playtime without the charging case and up to 28 hours of playtime with the charging case. When the battery is below 50%, a 10-minute charge can offer 60-minutes of playtime! That’s not all – Infinix XE27 can last over 60 days on standby in storage!

The test of a great pair of ear pods lies in their performance and durability in rain and sweat. Gym buffs and adventurers can rejoice because the XE27 has passed the IPX4 waterproof test and effectively resists sweat during exercise and moisture in rain. With these earphones, one never has to worry about weather conditions or open spaces getting in the way of an extraordinary sound experience.

Coming with 3 sizes of ear tips, the Infnix’s XE27 is designed to be customized to provide the best in-ear fit while also looking incredibly stylish. Whether used for hiking up the hills, driving to the office, working out, or watching a show on Netflix – they fit in perfectly and are comfortable as well! Moreover, the Multifunctional Touch Controls allow easy and quick controls for switching songs, setting volume and even just calling a friend.

In short, Infinix XE27 is actually the best ear pods with active noise cancellation available for Rs 4,299 on Xpark and Samaan.pK.

YouTube Partner Program paves new methods for content creators to earn revenue on the platform

       Today YouTube announced the expansion of its monetisation system with YouTube Partner Program (YPP). YouTube shared that it is expanding the platform’s monetization system to allow more creators to join the program by new ways for creators to earn revenue through Shorts, and re-imagining the music industry and creator dynamic by opening up ads monetization for those who feature music in their videos.

With this new chapter, YouTube now offers ways for over 2M partners to make money. The expansion of the partner program will enable more opportunities for creators and artists on the platform in all types of different creative formats. 

Starting from early 2023, Shorts-focused creators can apply to YPP by meeting a threshold of 1K subscribers and 10M Shorts views over 90 days. These new partners will be able to enjoy all the benefits YPP offers, including ads monetization across Shorts and long-form YouTube videos. The long-from content creators can still apply to YPP when they reach 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours. The expansion brings the new level of YPP with lower requirements 

YouTube also announced first-of-its-kind revenue sharing model for Shorts. To reward the creators, the platform in 2023 will move away from a fixed fund and doubling down on a unique revenue sharing model for Shorts for both current and future YPP creators. Because ads run between videos in the Shorts Feed, every month, revenue from these ads will be added together and used to reward Shorts creators and help cover costs of music licensing. From the overall amount allocated to creators, they will keep 45% of the revenue, distributed based on their share of total Shorts views. The revenue share remains the same, no matter if they use music or not. 

YouTube will also launch Creator Music in which creators can easily access an ever growing catalogue of music to use in their long-form videos. Creators can now buy affordable, high-quality music licenses that offer them full monetizing potential. This step will bridge the gap between the music industry and creators. The creator music is currently in beta in the US and will be expanding globally in 2023 which will offer a streamlined process for creators and they will be able to instantly see the terms of their song selection. 

Farhan Qureshi, Google’s Regional Director for Pakistan, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, " Since 2007 the YouTube Partner Program has been revolutionizing the lives of content creators and the creative industry. This new chapter is one more step in the direction of creating a successful and financially secure future for creative minds through YouTube Shorts, especially the newcomers and mobile-first creators who will highly benefit from the initiative.”

Today’s announcement reflects the diversity of the platform’s growing creator community where users can promote their content on the platform with the new monetization system of YouTube. For more details click here. 

Infinix pledges restoration of flood affected areas via Infinix Flood-Relief Drive!

         

Floods across country has caused 1400 deaths till now and to cater the damage being caused; Infinix is providing urgent support for the restoration of flood affected areas. Contributing towards the sustainability of the nation, Infinix Flood-Relief Drive has donated Rs. 5 million for responding to this catastrophe on crucial basis. Through this initiative, Infinix will also be taking further steps in future to ensure immediate and appropriate help for the flood victims.  

Infinix Flood Relief Drive is currently providing food, shelter, hygienic products, mosquito repellents and medical aid to flood victims in order to overcome this natural calamity and its resulting challenges. It also aims to reach out to the flood-rehabilitation centers soon, in order to understand the ongoing needs better.  

The CEO of Infinix Mr.Joe Hu expressed his views saying: “Infinix is fully committed to contribute for rehabilitating millions of flood-victims, in the aftermath of the debilitating floods.  We at Infinix suggest that everyone must donate for the wellbeing of our unfortunate brethren, who are suffering due to a historic national disaster and this humanitarian effort must not stop till the nation gets back on a progressive trajectory’’

Five Million Rupees of initial donation from Infinix has already been released for catering the needs of flood victims, while its official distributor ‘’Innovi’’ also supports this humanitarian initiative. ‘’We are standing in solidarity with the flood victims so that we can prosper together as a nation once again’’; said Mr. Zeeshan Mianoor CEO Inovi Telecom.  

Millions of properties, crops, livestock and infrastructure have been destroyed, leaving more than 20 million people without food, shelter and income. Through Infinix Flood-Relief Drive and as an accountable global enterprise, Infinix also aims inspires the global community for ensuring environmental-sustainability, as fighting ‘Climate-Change’ is a collective responsibility for everyone.

Beaconhouse Group Donates Rs 15 million for Flood Relief through the Mahmud Ali Kasuri Welfare Trust

          

Beaconhouse, Pakistan’s largest network of private educational institutions has made a Rs 15 million donation through its charitable wing, Mahmud Ali Kasuri (MAK) Welfare Trust, to assist flood affected families by aiding relief and reconstruction work in the worst-hit areas of Pakistan.

Beaconhouse has collaborated with Akhuwat Foundation to help flood affectees by distributing 2,000 ration bags worth Rs 10 million in DG Khan, Punjab; Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Khairpur and Thatta, Sindh; and Pasheen, Balochistan. These ration bags contain a variety of food items for approximately one month of sustenance for a family of six to seven individuals. Additionally, a contribution of Rs 5 million is being made through MAK Welfare Trust for the long-term rehabilitation of the affected areas.

Additionally, through the Premier Diverse Learning Concepts (PDLC) project that works for school improvement, Beaconhouse Group also provided shelter to 400 families at a government adopted school in Kolab Jial, Sindh, along with food supplies and basic healthcare facilities for a month.

A week-long donation drive for clothing and bedding was also organised across more than 1,100 campuses of Beaconhouse, The Educators and Concordia Colleges nationwide. The collections of these were donated to Akhuwat Foundation’s Clothes Bank.

Reflecting upon the situation, Mrs. Nasreen Mahmud Kasuri, Founder and Chairperson of Beaconhouse stated, “Beaconhouse is a strong advocate of social responsibility and is committed to carrying out public and community services through wide-ranging initiatives. Through the MAK Welfare Trust we have consistently supported Pakistan during trying times and will continue to do so. I am confident that together we can help rebuild the lives and homes of the millions affected.”

Beaconhouse group has always shown strong dedication towards the uplift and betterment of society and this alliance is yet another embodiment of it. Beaconhouse Group being the top education institute of Pakistan continues with its mission to serve the community and give back to society through multiple CSR activities.

 

HUAWEI MateBook X Pro depicted and reviewed: It is hand down the Ultimate Elegant High-Performance Flagship Laptop

  

Boasting an impressive 3.1K Real Colour HUAWEI FullView Display, Ultra-slim magnesium alloy body, 12th Gen Intel i7 processor and more

When the topic of flagship laptops is brought up, some of the things that might cross your mind are probable jaw-dropping design, outstanding performance, visionary capabilities, right? Essentially, a flagship laptop should stand out in every aspect with high-end specifications and features that enhance the overall user experience. This is what Huawei did with its newly released HUAWEI MateBook X Pro: It comes with a new, unique and minimalist design highlighted by a 3.1K Real Colour FullView Display and an ultra-slim magnesium alloy body. Its robust performance has been boosted thanks to the Evo^TM certified 12^th Gen Intel® Core™ processor in addition to the futuristic Super Device features which re-define the smart flagship laptop experience, allowing the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro to set itself as the new benchmark in that segment.

 

HUAWEI MateBook X Pro

 3.1K Real Colour FullView Display + Ultra-Slim Magnesium Alloy Body

 The new HUAWEI MateBook X Pro features a 14.2-inch screen with 3.1K (3120 x 2080) high resolution and 264 PPI. The screen does not show graininess when viewed from a normal reading distance. The new HUAWEI MateBook X Pro features a 14.2-inch HUAWEI Real Colour FullView Display that supports precision 10-point high-sampling-rate touch control. It maintains Huawei's advantages in the display field in four dimensions, being clear, smooth, authentic and comfortable. Huawei has introduced more industry-leading breakthroughs including Universal Colour Consistency and professional anti-reflection, making Huawei’s professional display a benchmark in the industry. In addition to a refresh rate of up-to 90 Hz[1] browsing files, glancing pop-up comments in videos, playing games and more will all look and feel smooth. A laptop with excellent colour gamut performance will be important for professionals who need accurate colour reproduction during retouching and colour correction. The new HUAWEI MateBook X Pro supports the film-grade P3 wide colour gamut. P3 now exhibits a 20% larger colour gamut than sRGB for the commonly used red and green. The new HUAWEI MateBook X Pro has reached the colour accuracy of ΔE<1[2] in the P3 colour gamut and sRGB colour gamut. It has also passed the TÜV Rheinland Pro-level Colour Accuracy with Dual-Colour Gamut Certification[3], the most professional screen colour certification standard of TÜV Rheinland. HUAWEI MateBook X Pro managed to achieve a 92.5% screen-to-body ratio with the top bezel being just 6 mm wide, meaning Huawei lead the industry in this regard. The laptop weighs just 1.26 kg[4], making it highly portable. The surface of the cover has a unique matte finish that delivers a warm and comfortable touch. Together with the all-new Ink Blue colour (the Premium Edition), it offers a new sensory experience, and reveals the exceptional taste of its users. Huawei introduced the laptop with a Skin-soothing metallic body, delivering a unique matte surface. Such surface design has a skin-friendly feel and offers a comfortable grip. What’s more, the innovative Micro-arc Oxidation Coating process is applied to the magnesium alloy airy body, which not only improves the hardness and wear resistance of the product body, but also makes the production process more environmentally friendly. Huawei also innovatively applied a Skin-soothing Metallic paint process on the surface of the cover, which gives the body a matte finish.

Mind-Blowing Performance with a 12^th Intel i7 CPU, EVO certified!

HUAWEI MateBook X Pro features a powerful 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processor in a lightweight body, powered by the advanced Intel 7 process and Core™ i7-1260P. More importantly, a new performance hybrid architecture is adopted for the new processor. It consists of four Performance-cores and eight Efficient-cores, which add up to 12 cores and 16 threads. The multi-core performance is improved by 60% compared with previous generation products[5]. By pressing the Fn + P key, users can enable the 30W Performance Mode[6], supporting them in working more efficiently and handling complex tasks simultaneously including video conferencing, file review and web page browsing, with great ease. The Intel® Iris® X^e graphics card is used to provide outstanding graphics processing performance, making complex graphics processing effortless and smooth. All versions of the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro have been certified by Intel® Evo™, delivering exceptional responsiveness and ensuring a great video conferencing experience. The new laptop comes with 16 GB LPDDR5 5200 MHz dual-channel high-speed memory and supports up to 1 TB NVMe PCIe SSD (512 GB is available for you to choose from) for more efficient read, storage, and compression of large files and smoother switchover across multiple tasks.

In addition, the upgraded Super Turbo technology facilitates in-depth optimization at the system level for a quicker and smoother response. This contributes to a better experience, especially in video conferencing and heavy office scenarios.

The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro can also connect to a HUAWEI MateView monitor, so you can see your work on an even larger screen. The laptop also supports multi-device file management and AI search; the former enables users to easily search across their connected devices, bringing a collaborative experience between laptops and other connected devices, while the latter supports quick search of files and images on the PC, the Internet, and other interconnected devices for greater flexibility.

HUAWEI Free Touch[9] Enhances the User-Friendly Experience

The new HUAWEI MateBook X Pro's is also equipped with a force sensor to detect pressure. The touchpad responds to your tap instantly – no matter where you tap. The unique touchpad design greatly enlarges the control area of the multi-gesture touchpad, bringing a wider touchpad area for free and unrestrained experience, improving accuracy, and avoiding accidental touch. Even without a mouse, users can unleash their inspiration freely with the laptop.

AI Camera^[10]: Airtight privacy protection and immersive conferencing

As hybrid work has become our new normal, AI Camera helps users handle various video conferences and online classes with great ease and comfort. The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro comes with a HD camera on the top narrow bezel, which integrates the AI Camera features^[11] to support the video effects of Beauty, Virtual Background, FollowCam, and Eye Contact. It supports any video software. Users can select and apply the video effects by going to the Control Centre at any time.

HUAWEI SuperCharge and Multiple Ports

The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro features a 60Wh (rated capacity) super large battery and a compact 90W charger supporting SuperCharge. It can be used to charge computers, phones, and tablets, making it a perfect companion during a trip. The laptop is equipped with a 3.5 mm earphone jack and two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports on the left side.

Four Mics for powerful sound pickup capabilities

The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro features a quad-mic setup that is placed along the edges of the laptop. Together, they support voice pick-up from sources up to five meters[12] away from the device. In addition, during a call, even if the device of the other party does not support noise reduction, the Receive signal AI noise reduction algorithm can also perform noise reduction on the voice of the other party.

HUAWEI SOUND^® 6 speakers for an outstanding playback sound quality

The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro is equipped with six speakers. The four woofers feature a back-to-back design to create stunning bass and clear trebles without increasing thickness. The sound system, in combination with Huawei’s Targeted Sound Field technology, brings impressive stereo sound with clear sound layers and sense of direction.

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[1] Factory setting for refresh rate is up to 60 Hz. Refresh rate can be switched to up to 90 Hz. Please refer to actual experience.

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5G Group of Companies organizes interactive session to highlight its contribution towards prosperous Pakistan

        

To further its commitment towards safe and healthier lifestyle in the country, 5G Group of Companies organized an interactive session with the people associated with the real estate sector of the country. The session was organized at a local hotel in Lahore and was attended by prominent figures from different walks of life, investors and businessmen.  

The basic aim of the gathering was to raise awareness among the people about how safe and healthier lifestyle can bring the change in the society.

While speaking on the occasion, Mujeeb Ahmed Khan, Director Sales and Marketing, Lahore Smart City & Capital Smart City said that Pakistan's real estate sector is making significant contributions to the country's economic development. He said that Smart City has become the bright future of Pakistan. He maintained that Smart City has always been a mark of pride when it comes to quality living and providing the best value of money. Members' convenience and satisfaction have always been our first priority, he maintained.

Speaking on the occasion, Usman Khan – Chairman of 5G Group of Companies – said that real estate is the largest segment of Pakistan's economy. He claimed that Habib Rafique Group has made real estate as a significant industry of Pakistan through the development of Capital Smart City and Lahore Smart City.

Capital Smart City is a new eco-friendly destination with an exclusively designated interchange on the motorway (M2). A grand entrance with an 18-Lanes (400 Ft. wide) central boulevard just 5-7 minutes away from New Islamabad International Airport.

 

Alibaba.com organizes Karachi Seller Summit

             

In a bid to promote e-commerce export in Pakistan, Alibaba.com hosts the first seller summit in the city of lights Karachi

Alibaba.com a global platform for B2B e-commerce successfully concluded its first event in Karachi. The event emphasized on the multiple opportunities for exporters, manufacturers, wholesalers, traders and retailers in Karachi to reach the digital B2B buyer base. With over 600+ registrations for the event more than 200 attendees visited the venue (Marriott Hotel, Karachi) to witness the session and 100+ people joined online.

The main agenda of this summit was to make local manufacturers & businesses aware of the export ecommerce space and educate them regarding the capability of online export business through Alibaba.com.

Karachi seller summit event themed “Go Export with Alibaba.com” was attended by Mr. Song, Country Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan, Miss Amy Li, Apparel Category expert at Alibaba.com, Mr. Haider Zamin, Dy. Director at TDAP, Mr. Rizwan Ahmad, Owner of Noor Fabrics Pvt Ltd and, many other Association Members.

Talking about the session, the Head of Alibaba.com Pakistan Mr. Song Song said, “Pakistan is one of Alibaba.com’s most important supplier markets given its geographical advantage, skilled labor force and budding entrepreneurial SMEs looking to export. In spite of our progress in Pakistan, there is still room for more high-quality suppliers to start their export journey beyond Sialkot and including Karachi. We encourage you to grow beyond your home market and get discovered by more than 40 million strong global online buyer community on Alibaba.com. As an increasing number of global buyers are turning online to fulfil their sourcing needs, and suppliers around the world are also expanding into the online realm, now is the time for our friends in Karachi to seriously consider the online business path as well. Let’s make the world smaller and your business bigger together.”

In collaboration with Alibaba.com, the Deputy Director of TDAP Haider Zamin made a public statement, “Through collaboration with Alibaba.com, we look forward to draft a holistic export policy that noy only promotes the export industry but also ensures collective good with our local as well as international stakeholders. The trade and development authority of Pakistan is grateful to Alibaba.com for providing the local producers with a targeted niche in competitive global digital market that will ultimately benefit the producer, exporter and the consumer. Through this joint venture with Alibaba.com, e-commerce industry is to be embraced as the untapped market in Pakistan that will foster the export culture in digital space and will eventually increase the foreign investment inflow across the region.”

realme Donates Tents and Essential Supplies to Flood Victims in Pakistan

           

realme has stepped up to provide its assistance to people displaced by the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan

Pakistan has recently been faced with a natural disaster of catastrophic proportions in the form of floods across the country. Although flooding during the monsoon season is not uncommon in the country, unusually heavy rain showers have exacerbated the situation leading to the worst flooding seen in Pakistan in recent times. This has put Pakistan in a state of humanitarian crisis. The flooding in the region has resulted in mass destruction with more than 30 million people affected by the rising water levels across the country and entire villages submerged under water. The damage has been widespread, leading to loss of lives, property, and livelihoods for those affected.

 

realme believes that it is more important to stand together in the bad times than in the good. The tech democratizer has received a great deal of love from the Pakistani market since entering the country in 2018, rising in popularity at a meteoric rate. For this reason, realme wants to show the Pakistani public that it cares deeply for them and appreciates the support they have provided to the smartphone brand over the years. The spirit of giving back in turbulent times is ingrained in realme’s ethos which is why it has gathered resources to create aid packages, partnering with Hadiqa Kiani’s Vaseela-e-Raah campaign to disseminate these supplies to the disenfranchised around the country.

 

The contents of realme’s aid packages are intended to provide the flood victims with the basic necessities of life that the flood has robbed them of. These supplies include a tent to set up shelter, blankets and bedding to sleep on, water filters to ensure availability of pure drinking water, and sanitary napkins for women’s hygiene needs. realme also included a fundraising element into its last two events, the screening of the Asia Cup Finals and the realme 828 Music Party, in order to improve the quality of aid that the smartphone brand was able to offer to those in need.

 

realme is ready to do the needful and will work diligently to contribute towards relief and rescue efforts across the country as much as possible. It cannot be emphasized enough how important it is that everyone plays their part, in whatever capacity they can, to uplift those that are victims of circumstances outside their control such as natural disasters. It is only with the contribution of others that the country can move swiftly towards the path of recovery for the victims as well as the nation. realme urges you to do your part because you might make an immense change in someone’s life.

 

Free Fire World Series (FFWS) 2022 will return in November

             

The top Free Fire teams will gather in Bangkok, Thailand, from 25 to 26 November

Garena's iconic Free Fire World Series (FFWS) 2022 will return this November, with the Play-ins taking place on 25 November, and the Finals on 26 November.

The second FFWS 2022 tournament will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, home of its last two champions, Attack All Around (FFWS 2022 Sentosa champion) and EVOS Phoenix (FFWS 2021 SG champion), previously known as Phoenix Force.

The FFWS 2022 Bangkok will be the fourth edition of the most awaited global tournament, which brings together the best teams. Qualifiers for the FFWS will be held in several regions in the coming months, with the top teams earning the chance to compete for the coveted title. 

In May, Attack All Around faced EVOS Phoenix in the FFWS 2022 Sentosa arena as they competed for the champion title. Attack All Around ultimately won the title and was crowned the champion. EVOS Phoenix has previously won Thailand's first-ever FFWS championship in 2021.

Get a preview of the event with the FFWS 2022 Bangkok reveal video.

 

In Support of Flood Victims, realme screened the Finale of Asia Cup 2022 at UCP Lahore

        

 

The men in green were cheered on by UCP students at the event organized by realme in partnership with Khiladee – where proceeds were donated fully for the rehabilitation of flood victims in Pakistan.

 

realme has always maintained its position of being a youth-centric brand. For this reason, the smartphone brand strives to bring engaging events to the Pakistani landscape that cater to youthful interests such as music, technology, and sports. In the month of August, realme brought a unique sporting event for the youth with the realme Mega Azadi Ride and with that promised to bring more sporting events for its fans in the future. realme, being in tune with what the youth wants, partnered with Khiladee to bring an exclusive screening of the Asia Cup 2022 finale match to students of University of Central Punjab (UCP). The proceeds from the entire event were donated for the rehabilitation of flood victims in Pakistan.

 

Having a history of working with realme previously, the campus has also been host to the PUBGM realme Gaming Championship 2022 while also being the launchpad of the realme C3 and realme 5i. Khiladee is Pakistan’s first sports tech startup with the mission of uplifting Pakistan and its image through the realm of sports, bringing the country together under the umbrella of camaraderie and sportsmanship. After a checkered match history during the Asia Cup 2022, the Pakistani team stepped up to the plate to face the Sri Lankan team in the finals this past Sunday, September 11, 2022. The stakes were higher than ever as the winning team would walk away with the trophy and title of the entire championship.

 

The UCP student body turned up in full force to witness the outcome of this nail biter of a match with around 700 - 1000 people in the crowds cheering Pakistan on through the ups and downs of the final match. Students gathered in the open courtyard where setup was done by the realme team to create the vibe to enjoy the final match. A photo wall set up by realme provided an opportunity for students to strike fun poses with props such as a bat, a trophy, and a sign supporting the Pakistani team, to hype themselves up for the night’s sporting event. A screen was set up outside where the match was to be broadcast interspersed with ads of realme products in the breaks.

 

The crowd roared and gasped with every big hit, catch, run, and wicket in the tight T20 match. Commentary went along with the match, provided by UCP student representative, Zurgham Hussain. To keep the crowd hyped throughout the match, a quiz was also conducted of realme and cricket trivia which gave the crowd a chance to win exciting realme giveaways. The students enthusiastically participated in the session and a lucky few walked away with exciting realme merchandize. The green shirts signed by star players of Pakistan’s men and women Cricket Teams were also auctioned at the event to collect funds for flood affectees.

 

As the tables turned in the final match, the crowd remained spirited and hopeful that Pakistan would pull through. The energy in the air was charged with the spirit of camaraderie and unity as the students of UCP anxiously awaited the final over and the outcome of the tournament. While Pakistan may have not taken the Asia Cup trophy home at the end of the night, the UCP student body still left the venue with a warm feeling of community. Cheering alongside each other and experiencing the dynamic nature of professional cricket together through the generosity of realme and Khiladee was a bonding experience like few others.