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If you have contemplated the purchase of a gaming phone but have been hesitant, we aim to guide you to help make an informed decision. Gaming phones represent not merely a passing trend, but a significant evolution in mobile technology, offering features that are advantageous to both gamers and regular users. While the term “gaming phone” might suggest a niche product, these devices offer significant advantages beyond just excelling at high-performance games.  They are engineered with top-tier processors and hardware, resulting in exceptional responsiveness and smoother operation in comparison to a regular phone. A gaming phone serves as an all-encompassing device, catering to a wide user base. Presented below are five compelling reasons why investing in a gaming phone is a prudent choice for all individuals, not solely limited to mobile gamers.

Extended power with a high-capacity battery
Gaming phones prioritize longevity with robust batteries, typically ranging from 5,000mAh to 6,000mAh. This translates to significant benefits for both gamers and regular users. For gamers, these high-capacity batteries ensure uninterrupted gameplay sessions. Whether engaged in an intense battle royale or traversing vast open worlds, you can expect up to 12 hours of playtime on a single charge. This eliminates the worry of your phone dying mid-match, allowing you to focus on the game without scrambling for a charger. Moreover, beyond gaming, these batteries offer extended life for everyday tasks as well. Regular users can enjoy worry-free streaming, browsing, and general phone use for up to two days without recharge. This translates to a more convenient and productive experience, freeing you from the constant search for a charger and allowing your phone to integrate with your demanding schedule seamlessly.

Optimized gameplay for top mobile game titles

To maintain compatibility with the ever-evolving landscape of mobile applications, particularly those incorporating advanced AI features, gaming phones are undergoing continuous advancements. The mobile gaming industry thrives on constant innovation, and popular titles like PUBG showcase the seamless experiences achievable on high-performance gaming phones. These devices are equipped with top-tier processors, such as the Snapdragon 888 or MediaTek Dimensity 1200, and benefit from software optimizations specifically designed to deliver smooth performance across any application. As a result, gaming phones excel not only in demanding games but also in everyday tasks, ensuring an efficient and enjoyable user experience.

Experience seamless speed and responsiveness
Prioritizing raw performance, gaming phones boast a combination of powerful hardware to deliver an exceptional user experience. High RAM capacity (8GB-16GB) allows for faster app loading and smoother multitasking by readily accessing frequently used data. Powerful CPUs and GPUs tackle demanding tasks like complex games with ease, while optimized screen setups with high refresh rates ensure a buttery smooth and responsive viewing experience. These features extend beyond just gaming. Regular users benefit from effortless handling of demanding apps, seamless multitasking due to efficient switching between apps, and a lag-free experience in everyday tasks thanks to the optimized hardware. While the specific performance increase varies, a gaming phone with 12GB RAM and a high-end GPU could offer a significant boost, potentially reaching up to 35% improvement compared to standard smartphones in demanding applications

Specialized features to power your gameplay

Prioritizing peak performance, gaming phones boast features that elevate the user experience for everyone. Customizable triggers, often placed on the sides of the phone, can be programmed for in-game actions, mimicking a console controller and potentially offering a significant 21% improvement in response time. This translates to faster, more precise in-game control, giving gamers a competitive edge. But the benefits extend beyond gaming. Advanced cooling systems, employing heat sinks or even active fans, efficiently dissipate heat during intense use. This keeps the phone running at optimal temperature (up to 10°C cooler), preventing performance drops and ensuring smooth operation for demanding applications, multitasking, and media consumption. In short, these features don’t just enhance gameplay; they create a smoother, more responsive experience for all users.

High-resolution displays for an immersive experience
Gaming phones prioritize stunning visuals with their high-resolution, high-quality displays. These are typically bezel-less AMOLED panels, offering vibrant colors, deep blacks, and high contrast for an immersive viewing experience.  Beyond aesthetics, high refresh rates (120Hz-144Hz) ensure smoother visuals by refreshing the image on the screen more frequently. This minimizes lag and screen tearing, not just in fast-paced games, but also during everyday tasks like web browsing and scrolling.  Finally, high pixel density (400-500 PPI) packs more pixels into each inch, resulting in sharper images and clearer text – ideal for anyone who consumes a lot of multimedia content or requires precise visuals.  In short, these display features go beyond enhancing gameplay; they elevate the viewing experience for all users.

Thus, entering the arena of mobile gaming is the Infinix GT 20 Pro, created to redefine the user experience.  This powerhouse is equipped with the cutting-edge MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate 4nm 5G processor, delivering unparalleled speed and responsiveness – a gamer’s dream.  But the GT 20 Pro goes beyond raw power. For discerning mobile gamers, frame rate is a paramount factor influencing in-game performance.  The support for 120fps gameplay in PUBG mobile in Infinix GT 20 Pro significantly elevates the visual experience by doubling the number of frames displayed per second compared to the standard 60fps.  This translates to incredibly smooth visuals and a remarkable reduction in lag.  Every in-game action, from aiming with precision to navigating complex environments, feels remarkably responsive. 

Speaking of PUBG Mobile, the GT 20 Pro is the official gaming phone for the PUBG Mobile Super League for a reason.  With its optimized performance and display, the phone ensures every tap, swipe, and shot registers with precision, giving you a competitive edge.  Further enhancing the experience is a dedicated gaming display chip that fine-tunes the visuals for an even smoother and more responsive experience.

Do mark your calendars for the much-anticipated launch of the GT 20 Pro in Pakistan starting in June.

SUPER AWARDS by TECNO ARE HERE AND WE CANNOT CONTAIN OUR EXCITEMENT!!!!!

Leading the pack with innovative gifts and unique ideas to captivate its users, TECNO, Pakistan’s renowned global smartphone brand, has come up with yet another grand surprise.

The brand never fails to amaze us, does it? Each time they outdo themselves with something even more impressive. This time, however, the surprise is bigger and more spectacular than you can imagine, promising to exceed all expectations with an exciting competition and incredible line of prizes.

TECNO Pakistan just announced the year’s biggest competition: the SUPER AWARDS. The contest is called “SHOT ON CAMON”!

This year is mostly all about the new CAMON30 Series, which is the ultimate game-changer. With its top-notch features and awesome giveaways, it’s been winning over users and followers left and right.

This contest offers a variety of categories attuned to your expertise and interests. First up is “Colourful Discovery”, inviting submissions that depict the vibrant hues of nature or anything fitting the category’s theme. Next is “Poetic Portrait”, where art, beauty, and depth intertwine with your personal touch of imagination. Then there is “Super Night”, about portrayals of the mesmerizing beauty of the night, from starry skies to scenes that evoke the essence of nighttime. Following that is “Creative Perspective”, providing a platform to exhibit your unique creative angle. Lastly, there is “Life in Motion”, a special category for vloggers to show dynamic aspects of life and surroundings. The possibilities are endless, as long as you incorporate aesthetics into your content.

With Super Awards, always come the super prizes.

First up, we have the “TECNO Photography Master” award, where one lucky winner will walk away with a whopping $5,000 cash prize. Next, we have the “London Photography Tour Award”, offering a thrilling three-day photography tour for seven participants.

Moving on, we have the prestigious Gold Award with a generous winning amount of $3,000. The Silver Award winner isn’t far behind, with a chance to snag $2,000. And last but not least, the Bronze Award winner will take home a cool $1,000. In total, there will be 15 winners across the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Award categories.

But wait, that’s not it! There’s also an exclusive award category reserved for non-CAMON or non-TECNO users.

Non-TECNO and Non-Camon 30 users can join the fun by resharing their favorite works using the same hashtags on their Instagram. Out of all the entries, 10 participants with the most likes stand a chance to win a CAMON 30 Series phone.

Global TECNO users can select any submission category, share their best work captured with TECNO CAMON30 Series phones on Instagram using the specific hashtags #ShotOnCAMON and #TECNOCAMON30Series, while also submitting high-quality entries along with personal information to the official email address (shotoncamon@tecno-mobile.com) in this format:

Subject: [Country Name] + @IG Username + ShotOnCAMON

Body: Name of Submission Categories and Title of Work. Specify the category for each submission.

Please note that you cannot submit the same work to multiple categories.

Attachments:

• High-res images with TECNO watermarks (short edge ≥1000px, <30MB, JPG).
• Screenshots of complete EXIF information.
• Videos shot with TECNO phones (<500MB, ≤90s, MP4), with cover image (short edge ≥1000px, <30MB, JPG).

Submission dates are from May 15th to September 30th, 2024. With competition heating up, time is precious, so act fast.

How to apply for the SUPER AWARDS?

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir)  Keeping in mind the global trends and commitment to climate action, the construction industry of Pakistan is moving towards the adoption of modern and sustainable construction materials, according to an Institute of Architects Pakistan (IAP) official.

To showcase the construction sector’s potential and create awareness about these modern construction materials, such as value-added PVC products, the IAP recently organized three-day IAPEX 2024. The event attracted a strong footfall of architects, interior designers, students, experts, and industry players.

Mishaal Merchant, Chairman of IAP highlighted that the construction sector plays a pivotal role in the overall economic development of any country.  According to a report by the Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA), in 1QFY24, the sector contributed ~11.5% in industrial activities and around ~2.7% to the GDP. The destructive floods of 2022 and changing global trends have necessitated the local construction industry to embrace international standards and promote the use of sustainable materials.    

Among the modern and cost-effective construction materials displayed at the event, downstream PVC products garnered a lot of interest from the visitors.  ThinkPVC, a retail outlet owned and operated by Engro Polymer & Chemicals (EPCL), showcased downstream PVC products ranging from pipes and fittings to doors, windows, roofing, and wall panels, at the IAPEX.

Talking about the much-needed change to modernize Pakistan’s construction sector, Muhammad Idrees, Chief Commercial Officer at EPCL said, “Resolving the urban housing crisis demands a balanced approach — enhancing existing housing, while also embracing modern, sustainable materials for new construction.  ThinkPVC offers innovative and cutting-edge solutions that not only surpass aesthetically but also offer cost-effectiveness, while meeting evolving climate demands. We work closely with architects and developers to ensure our products uphold our commitment to sustainability, thus elevating the construction landscape.”

He added that PVC is the material of choice by architects and developers across the world due to its longevity against the changing climate needs, as well as aesthetics and cost-effectiveness compared to other materials. ThinkPVC also unveiled Vero, a new and advanced range of kitchens and vanities, at the IAPEX with the aim to redefine the benchmarks of quality and craftsmanship in the Pakistani market. The superior quality Vero products will also encourage import substitution and development of the local market in line with global standards of excellence.

Meezan Bank Strengthens Foothold in Forex Services, Launches its wholly owned Subsidiary – Meezan Exchange.

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir)   Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank has officially commenced operations of Meezan Exchange Company Limited (MECL), its wholly-owned subsidiary in Karachi. MECL will offer remittance and forex services to all customers. As an initial step in its journey, MECL will expand to 10 outlets nationwide within the first month of its launch with accelerated plans to launch 50 outlets within a year.

The first Meezan Exchange branch, located at the Trade Tower, Karachi, was recently inaugurated by Mr. Irfan Siddiqui, Founding President & CEO of Meezan Bank, along with Mr. Zia Ul Hassan, Chairman of the Board MECL, Mr. Faisal Sarwar, CEO MECL, and senior management from Meezan Bank and Meezan Exchange.

Meezan Exchange’s rapid roll out comes with the State Bank of Pakistan’s structural reforms in the exchange sector that aim to create local forex powerhouses with licenses to operate in the country. MECL has joined the country’s growing list of exchange companies and specializes in offering transparency and cost-effectiveness in every transaction, building upon its core strengths of offering efficient currency exchange rates, swift service, and a superior customer experience.

Mr. Irfan Siddiqui remarked, “The launch of Meezan Exchange reinforces our commitment to delivering seamless financial solutions. We are on the path to building best-in-class financial solutions based on our Core Values of Shariah-compliance, Integrity, and Service Excellence. Meezan Exchange is a testament to the rapid strides we want to make in providing outclass remittance and multi-currency exchange services to both our corporate and individual customers.”

An immersive banking simulation was the focus of the corporate event Run the Bank Simulation, which was created for HR and L&D professionals. Zoom was used to conduct the event, which happened on March 27, 2024. Through the use of a simulated banking operation, participants in the simulation were able to examine important business divisions of banks. It was intended to provide participants with firsthand knowledge of customer service, important performance metrics, and how each division of the bank works together to achieve its overall goals.

Noopur Agarwal, Senior Consultant Trainer of MDA Training oversaw the event. With more than 14 years of experience, Noopur Agarwal has combined her knowledge from the training sector and a number of financial organizations. Professionals in HR and L&D who would find value in seeing the run-the-bank simulation were the target audience for the event. With only a few seats available, the program was exclusive and focused on experiential learning. Aspects of banking operations such as corporate banking, wealth and asset management, investment banking, and retail and consumer banking were all included in the simulation. Adapted to the unique requirements and key performance indicators of the participating bank, it was made to be dynamic, adaptable, and interactive. The simulation also demonstrated how crucial it is for the bank’s many departments to work together and how risk management contributes to improved performance. The goal of this event was to deliver an insightful and useful learning experience. It was well welcomed and received positive feedback from the participants for its immersive and interactive simulations that help build real-world insights and abilities.

Leading international organizations and Finance Equities trust MDA’s innovative simulations for manufacturing, finance, insurance, and other industries. MDA Training is a dependable partner for corporate training not only because of its skill in developing interesting, immersive, and practically-based training but also for organizing such healthy events and sessions for participants.

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir)

The 11th UBL Literature and Arts Awards were held in Karachi at a five-star hotel, attended in large numbers by writers, literary and media personalities, socialites, and celebrities. At every event, the celebrated awards recognize and celebrate the best of Pakistani writers and artists, honoring a longstanding commitment to arts and literature.

The various award categories received hundreds of nominations from all over Pakistan. The competition was open to all Pakistani authors who had published their original work in 2021 and 2022. Entries were shortlisted by an esteemed panel of judges. The jury members in the Urdu categories were Dr. Asghar Nadeem Syed, Dr. Arfa Syeda, Dr. Anwaar Ahmed, Ms. Kishwar Naheed and Dr. Nasir Abbas Nayyar, while jury members for the English categories included Dr. Naazir Mahmood, Dr. Aroosa Kanwal and Mr. Harris Khalique.

The winners in each category as declared at the Awards are:

• Children’s Urdu Literature presented to Ahmed Adnan Tariq for ‘Dastaan-e-Ameer Hamza’.
• Children’s English Literature presented to Marzieh Abbas for ‘Nadia and Nadir Series’.
• Translation into Urdu (joint awards) presented to Inam Nadeem for ‘Aaina Si Zindagi’ and Ms. Yasmeen Hameed for ‘Janubi Asia Ki Muntakhib Nazmein’.
• Urdu Poetry award presented to Mohsin Shakeel for ‘Kuch Ishq Kiya’.
• Pakistani Languages award given to Syed Wiqar Ali Shah for his work ‘Abdul Ghani Khan – Zhwand Au Zamana’ in Pushto language.
• Online Literature award presented to Nayyar Mustafa for his work ‘Rangon Main Sochnay Wali Larki’.
• Song Lyrics Award presented to Sabir Zafar.
• Drama Script presented to Hashim Nadeem for his play ‘Parizaad’.
• Urdu Debut presented to Ahmad Jahangir for ‘Shah Darya’.
• English Fiction presented to Haroon Khalid Akhtar for his work ‘Liar’s Truth’.
• English Non-Fiction award given to Tariq Rehman for ‘Pakistan’s Wars: An Alternative History’.
• Urdu Fiction Award presented to Aurangzeb Khan Niazi for his book ‘Urdu Abad – Maholiyati Tanazur’.
• Urdu Non-Fiction award given to Shaheen Abbas for his work ‘Leema Yakka Ban’.

The awards also included a special category to celebrate the wide reaching impact of a celebrated artist who has produced exemplary work across a long distinguished career. The prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award was awarded to the exemplary Ms. Zaheda Hina.

The awards were interspersed by light entertainment and ended with a lavish dinner for all the participants. It was hosted by well-known celebrities Mr. Sajjad Hasan and Ms. Faiza GIllani.

Mr. Zia Ijaz, Deputy CEO UBL, in his message during the awards, said “As a responsible Corporate Citizen UBL has played its part in the betterment of society through many of its own efforts. The UBL Literature & Arts Awards have been a cornerstone of one of our initiatives of giving back to the society through the recognition of indigenous talent across the country.”

With each iteration of the award, the UBL Literature & Arts Awards support, motivate and celebrate talented Pakistani writers. The Bank recognizes the importance of arts and literature in helping society feel fulfilled, inspired and proud of its roots. It encourages budding Pakistani artists to continue producing their works in a variety of different genres, knowing that there are celebrated local platforms where they can be recognized. It is through such ventures that the literary tradition lives on and benefits the current and future generations.

Zindigi JS Bank & 5th Pillar Family Takaful Signed MoU to facilitate customers for Hajj and Umrah on easy installments.

 

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) The Digital banking Initiative of JS Bank, Zindigi, has partnered with 5th Pillar Family Takaful, a prominent provider of Takaful products and services, to make Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages more accessible.

This collaboration brings together Zindigi’s user-friendly digital platform with 5th Pillar’s established Hajj and Umrah saving plans including the end-to-end value chain. This means customers will be experiencing a hassle-free, pilgrimage saving and traveling plan directly through Zindigi Mobile App.

“We are delighted to partner with 5th Pillar Family Takaful so we can offer one window solution for Hajj and Umrah to our customers,” said Mr. Atif Ishaque, Chief Business Officer Zindigi JS Bank. Mr. Asim Raja, the Chief Commercial Officer of 5th Pillar Family Takaful added that “This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to make Hajj and Umrah accessible to everyone. By combining our expertise with Zindigi’s digital capabilities, we can empower more people to embark on these sacred pilgrimages.”

The partnership between Zindigi and 5th Pillar Family Takaful represents a significant step towards making Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages more accessible and convenient. This collaboration not only simplifies the process but also reaffirms the commitment of both organizations to support their customers in fulfilling their spiritual journeys.