Category: Technology

OPPO ColorOS 12 won four design awards at the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design 2022

Pakistan (Nut Desk) OPPO ColorOS 12 won four design awards at the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design Awards for 2022, recognizing the pioneering design of its operations system ColorOS 12 with OPPO SANS Fonts, O Relax app, OMOJI, and the Two-Finger Split Screen function.

OPPO SANS is a universal typeface designed by OPPO that covers 21 countries for 11 types of language. The visual optimization ranges from the font’s structure to its glyphs. Subtle optimization like simplifying strokes also makes the font’s overall shape more concise and elegant. These updates establish a technology presence and allow it to strengthen its legibility in a variety of screen displays in different products.

O Relax is the OPPO’s digital wellbeing application that offers comforting music tracks, ambient nature, and city sound to relax your mind. Its key feature Sounds of the City, inspired by specific locations in different cities, offer users high-quality ambiance sounds recorded from locations around the globe including Reykjavik, Beijing, and Tokyo. Each presented in the distinctive sound range from lively sounds such as energetic train and pavement sounds of a city to calming and quiet sounds like wind and rain, such an audible world can enable users to immerse themself in a calming experience.

OMOJI from ColorOS 12 is supported by OPPO’s industry-leading Face Capture algorithm, With the high precision models of expression that is built upon 52 core facial expression together with 200+ stylistic elements, users can customize unique emoji that fits their style.

ColorOS 12 tailored the “Two-Finger Split Screen” function to further leverage the experience of using the 7.1-inch large screen of OPPO’s first folding screen mobile phone, Find N. Simply swipe down the middle of the foldable screen with two fingers, and the screen display will be instantly split into two. Such design is both naturally intuitive to users and easy to understand.

The Red Dot Design Award is amongst the most prestigious of all professional design competitions globally. Winning such awards recognizes OPPO’s world-class design capabilities. In the future, OPPO will continue to deliver users with a more concise and comfortable experience through  ColorOS. OPPO recently announced the date of the global online launch event for its most recent operating system, ColorOS 13. It will be one of the main OEM working operating systems in light of Android 13 to be launched. Join the ColorOS Official Launch Event on YouTube and Twitter on 18^th August at 7:00 PM GMT+8.

Pakistan (Nut Desk) Telenor Pakistan has partnered with PUBG Mobile (PUBGM) to give players around the country the opportunity to use their mobile balance to purchase gameplay bundles and in-game cash. Thanks to this first-of-its-kind partnership in Pakistan, players can now enjoy 2GB bundle of PUBGM for a whole month for just PKR 60 by dialing *345*57#. Users can avail this offer via My Telenor App.

In addition to the gaming bundles, Telenor Pakistan is also providing PUBGM enthusiasts around the country with the possibility of purchasing in-game cash (UC) and Royal Pass through mobile subscription. This is yet another industry-leading initiative by Telenor Pakistan in its ambition to invigorate the country’s young gaming ecosystem and empower creative minds to achieve even more stellar results.

Users can purchase UCs and Royal Pass by visiting the Gamebird website (gamebird.gg/topup) or through direct Google billing using their Telenor mobile balance. For gamers across the country, this partnership will enable them to buy an affordable data bundle for seamless gameplay and enjoy uninterrupted gaming experience.

With an estimated 51 million gamers in the Pakistani gaming ecosystem, Esports is rapidly gaining momentum among our youth. Telenor Pakistan works tirelessly to nurture and grow the nation’s gaming community with innovative ideas and partnerships to cater to this enormous demand. Telenor Pakistan recently launched Gamebird, the country’s biggest Esports platform, to provide Pakistan’s untapped Esports market with global opportunities.

 

PUBG MOBILE will release the new Version 2.1 Update tomorrow, including:

• The game’s first-ever in-game concert “The Virtual”, featuring BLACKPINK.
• A new themed game mode, Ancient Secret: Arise
• New content with Cycle 3 Season 7 and Royale Pass Month 13.

Pakistan (Nut Desk) PUBG MOBILE will release its new Version 2.1 Update, bringing K-pop sensation BLACKPINK into the virtual world with “The Virtual”, a fan experience like no other – PUBG MOBILE’s first-ever in-game concert! Alongside the world-first performances, BLACKPINK will also debut a Special Track and music video in PUBG MOBILE later this month.

Version Update 2.1 will also add a new themed game mode, Ancient Secret: Arise, add new content through Cycle 3 Season 7 and Royale Pass Month 13, and much more!

This month, world renowned K-Pop group BLACKPINK are making their epic and hotly anticipated return to PUBG MOBILE. Having already collaborated with the game in the past, BLACKPINK are ready to take things to the next level, performing at the first-ever PUBG MOBILE in-game concert. BLACKPINK and PUBG MOBILE fans will come together and help make history.

Fans will have two amazing opportunities to see BLACKPINK perform some of their classic chart-topping hits and experience their idols in this groundbreaking in-game event. The event will run from July 22nd to 23rd and July 29th to 30th in North & South America, and July 23rd to 24th and 30th to 31st across the rest of the world.

Having previously collaborated in 2020 to celebrate the launch of BLACKPINK’s record ‘The ALBUM’, one of the game’s most successful partnerships to date, PUBG MOBILE is now taking things to the next level, introducing an epic and dazzling collaboration that will give players and Blinks across the globe a completely unique experience.   

Fans will live the true BLACKPINK experience, not only by coming to the concert, but also by obtaining the custom-made performance suits the group will be wearing during their performance. The outfits will be available for players to obtain beginning July 23rd through August 31st, the eye-catching outfits worn by Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa are sure to make players sparkle on the battlefield.

Players can secure their free tickets in-game starting July 15th, and preload the Concert Resource Pack the very next day, which is required to join the concert. From July 19th, players will be responsible for bringing the BLACKPINK energy to PUBG MOBILE. By gifting the artists in game, promotional material will begin to appear- the more gifts shared, the more promotional material! There are also special rewards to be won every day, from simply logging in to completing themed challenges.

But it won’t just be BLACKPINK’s current music on show. A Special Track and new music video, designed and created specifically for this collaboration with PUBG MOBILE, will be released very soon in the game and our social media channels! A true audio and visual extravaganza, make sure to stay tuned for more information!

Vincent Wang, Head of PUBG MOBILE Publishing at Tencent Games said, “PUBG MOBILE is honored to be partnering with BLACKPINK again as we continue to deepen the connection between their amazing music and our game. Our first ever in-game concert is set to be a groundbreaking event, expanding the ever-evolving world of PUBG MOBILE and setting the stage for a BLACKPINK comeback that will be remembered for years to come. We’re incredibly excited to be ushering in a new age of the battle royale – it’s an experience you won’t want to miss!”

YG Entertainment said, “It is pleased to hold an In-Game Concert as the second collaboration between the world best group BLACKPINK and PUBG MOBILE, the best mobile game in the battle royale genre. We also hope to increase the opportunity for artists and fans to interact closely beyond the borders and language barriers.” adding, “As it is a concert held in the virtual world, in addition to music and performances, various entertainments will provide fans with a special and interesting experience. We all can enjoy various aspects of BLACKPINK that would be different from the real world.”

Bright lights are soon replaced with dusty sandstorms, as the new Themed Game Mode,  Ancient Secret: Arise is now available to play. Enter through Themed Maps on Ranked mode, in either Erangel, Miramar, or Livik, and experience the furious Sandstorm Zone that randomly blows at the start of every match. However, brave players who venture in will be rewarded with Scarab Charms, which can be used to return to the battlefield after being defeated, only once per match.

Players can also pass through the Quicksand Path to enter the Emperor’s Temple, move the Sand Giant and hop on the Ancient Secret to reveal the Pharaoh’s spoils. Loot the area or battle an ancient enemy to earn Primordial Water, allowing players to recover all health and energy

Several Scarab Ruins and Jackal Ruins can also be found throughout the battlefield. Solving their puzzles or defeating the mummified guardian will earn players valuable crates. Desert Merchants can also be found, whose supplies with unbelievable discounts can be bought from random locations on the map. Finally, look out for Scorpion Crates across the map that are filled with supplies.

PUBG MOBILE’s Version 2.1 update also brings Cycle 3 Season 7, with a new set of Legendary items, a new Season Bonus Points Card and a Rating Protection Card, allowing players to earn extra points from matches and protect their current season rating. Players enjoying Ancient Secret: Arise can also complete themed story missions to unlock special titles.

New content has dropped for players as part of Royale Pass Month 13: Exo-Genesis, kicking off on July 19th, with rewards including new finishes for the Mini14 and M762. This Royale Pass Month players can also exchange a Wingman finish at a 90% discount and get a Moments cards, complete missions to buy RP points at a reduced price if they have reached RP Rank 50, and earn a free 60 UC Voucher.

A number of other improvements have been made to PUBG MOBILE, including visual improvements, UI upgrades and much more.

PUBG MOBILE’s Version 2.1 Update is available now! Download for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.

This World Emoji Day, Mark Zukerberg announced that WhatsApp now allows users to react to messages and group chats with a full range of fun emoticons and skin tone selector within conversations. Earlier users could only use six emojis to react to messages and group chats, which has now been changed to the full Emoji keyboard to make conversations more lively and fun.

In addition, Meta has also revealed trends on our favourite Emojis and how they are being used in Pakistan and around the world.

What’s new on WhatsApp Emoji dock?

Trends show Emojis are quickly becoming the universal visual language understood by all. From Gen Z to Baby Boomers, people from all generations find it convenient to ‘speak’ Emoji when it comes to connecting with friends and family, co-workers and acquaintances.

That is why; Meta has been expanding its emoji dock with newer emojis to help people communicate with more nuance and range. Here are some of the newest emojis popping up in our conversations and WhatsApp and Emojipedia have explained what each of them actually mean to settle the dispute amongst users:

•  Blue cap: Most of us are likely to get this one wrong. The meaning of this unsuspecting headgear in a digital conversation is much deeper than we could have guessed.
• Melting Face: is the new hot favouriate but just like the blue cap this one is also likely to be misinterpreted.
• Skull: This one is the most misunderstood of all. Commonly denoting figurative death, the skull has found new meaning and purpose with the Gen Z in Pakistan and around the world.
• ️Taking notes: This is what each one of us should be doing right now to excel in the art of digital communication.

Facebook Trends in Pakistan

In addition to WhatsApp, Emojis also come in handy in keeping conversations informal, frank and warm on Facebook and Instagram. Meta trends show Facebook users all around the world used a wide range of fun emoticons, topped with a new range of emojis each with fun meaning and usability to convey their feelings.

The Meta trends shed light on who we are in our digital lives, our likes and dislikes and the way we respond to life situations in digital communications. Pakistanis are no different and our increasing dependency on visual-based communication has led to a new vocabulary of emojis, GIFs and camera-based messaging, which is making us more expressive than ever before. The semiotics associated with each emoji live and thrive within our cultural environment and their meaning and relevance grows over time.

Like other parts of the world, in Pakistan too, some emojis clearly remained the top favourites for their ability to translate people’s emotions and situations people find themselves in or their age group and gender.

Amongst the newly released emojis on Facebook, (FACE_HOLDING_BACK_TEARS) remained the top favourite in Pakistan, followed by (FACE_WITH_PEEKING_EYE), SALUTING_FACE, (Heart_Hands), and (MELTING_FACE).

Pakistan’s young Gen Z users, aged between 18-24 years used the️ ️ (RED_HEART) the most, followed by (FACE_WITH_TEARS_OF_JOY), (HEAVY_BLACK_HEART), (Thumbs_up) and (ROLLING_ON_THE_FLOOR_LAUGHING).

Millennials, aged 25-44 years old also preferred the ️ ️ (RED_HEART) the most. (Thumbs_up) and FACE_WITH_TEARS_OF_JOY remained the second and third most favourites on their list. 

Lastly,Gen-X and Baby Boomers, aged 45 and above were no different in their choice of visual communication. They also preferred the ️(RED_Heart), and (Thumbs_up) apart from the (TWO_Hearts) to convey their feelings.

Sports are one of the most popular sets of emojis on Facebook. In Pakistan, on Facebook (Golfing), (Soccer Ball) and (Bow and Arrow) topped the list of favourite sports emojis. While Soccer remained the most popular sports emoji globally,  While on Instagram (Cricket) topped the list, followed by (Soccer) and ‍️(Weightlifting) in Pakistan.

The Gen Z in Pakistan was found to be using the most diverse emoji set in their conversations like (Ambulance), (Clown face), (Skull), (Upside Down face) and more to express themselves. 

There are so many emojis on the Meta platform that it is hard to remember the meaning of each one of them. In such a case, the Emojipedia (https://emojipedia.org/) can serve as the perfect guide to the universal visual language.

The newest generation of realme Number series phones made waves for its innovations in smartphone photography promising all-day clarity across various scenarios

Pakistan (Nut Desk) The realme Number series has always been synonymous with innovation and high value. With the release of every new generation of Number series phones, realme aims to bring something new to the segment it is operating in. This legacy began with the realme 3 which introduced 20W fast charging to its segment. The first camera-related innovation was introduced by the realme 5 series which dared to bring a quad-camera setup to its segment. In the spirit of innovation, the realme 6 debuted a 90Hz smooth display. The torch of innovation was carried forward by the realme 7 series phones which featured a Sony 64MP Primary Camera for superior results in photography. Building on this, the realme 8 series introduced an advanced 108MP Infinity Camera, enhancing the photography capabilities of the number series significantly. The latest generation of number series phones is the realme 9 series which puts the focus on its camera module as a point of innovation. The first 9 series entry, the realme 9i, brought a 50MP AI Triple Camera setup which used the power of AI to enhance your photos while the realme 9 Pro+ also featured the same camera setup but with the addition of a powerful Sony IMX766 Sensor. These exciting camera related innovations have got photography enthusiasts wondering what the next installment will bring in this iconic series of smartphones. The realme 9 series really impressed reviewers with its unexpectedly high end specs in its segment. When asked about the legacy of the 9 series, TechWafer had this to say, “With the release of the realme 9 lineup, realme has demonstrated how it has been improving and delivering products that are unmatched in terms of price and performance. Overall realme 9 series offer great value for money and products are up to date with the latest features in tech”. This shows that realme is on a gradual incline with every new addition to the number series and stays current when it comes to its features. As for the cameras of the 9 series, the tech reviewer had this to say, “The cameras in the realme 9 series have set new industry standards. We are optimistic and looking forward to having a great camera experience with the next realme 9 series phone”. This shows that the realme 9 series has successfully created its image as a tech democratizer in the tech community of Pakistan and there is significant hype in the community to see what realme does next. The ProLight technology of the realme 9 series allows the lens, sensor, and AI to work in tandem to produce brighter and clearer images. The realme 9 series does not only have appeal for tech enthusiasts. According to Startup Pakistan, “the realme 9 series has had various additional premium features that can appeal to a wide range of customers including the gamers, fashionistas, etc”. Gamers can enjoy the powerful processors of the realme 9 series while fashion-enthusiasts can snap high quality pictures of their Outfit of the Day using the incredible camera module. With such a legendary legacy preceding it, the next installment in the realme 9 series has a lot to live up to. If past evidence is any indication, realme is not only going to meet those expectations, it will exceed them. realme fans can expect a new entry in the realme 9 series very soon so keep an eye out for further details on the upcoming smartphone. 

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) Walee Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Walee), Pakistan’s leading influencer marketing technology company, and the country’s top academic institution, the NUST School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (SEECS) have established Pakistan’s first industry-academia centre of excellence to develop innovative social and digital AI-driven solutions and deeper intelligence to serve the USD100 billion global creator economy.  The initiatives will first serve the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan (MENAP) market, which has a digital advertising and ecommerce marketing expected to exceed USD 60 billion in 2022 and an overall potential to double by 2030*.

The Walee-NUST Centre of Excellence (WNCE) for social and digital media technologies is a long-term mutually-beneficial collaboration by way of research and development activities, continuous upgrading of academic course content and knowledge transfer between faculty, students and Walee’s engineering teams. WNCE can also enhance their professional visibility by way of contributing to publications, leading to higher global rankings. Walee’s adoption of web 3.0 is a strong step in meeting its vision to shape the media-advertising space in the next five years with innovative solutions and techstacks. The physical, co-branded and fully functional tech facility on NUST’s premises will boost participants’ team dynamics when working on deliverables.

From a media industry perspective, Walee is the only martech that has collaborated with academia to invest in the country’s future talent. Muhammad Ahsan Tahir,  CEO Walee and a 2014 SEECS engineering graduate, said, “As an aIumni, I am privileged to give back to SEECS’ 2,500 students and faculty members. We will help them contribute to design and development projects, and to deliver globally scalable, AI-driven system serving largest B2B and B2C brands in MENAP and Turkey market”  He added, “Walee Technologies helps leading brands and agencies across these areas to serve more than 500 million in population, to impactfully collaborate with creators and others to market, sell and service products to consumers using AI-driven solutions.”   

The partnership supports NUST’s SEEC program strategy in ensuring it ranks as Pakistan’s top engineering program for the sixth consecutive year (QS Programs). Dr Rafia Mumtaz, Head of Software Engineering department at NUST, said, “By working with Walee’s engineering teams, we aim to enhance our marketing and media technologies knowledge in context to in-demand programming languages, data science and Web 3.0.  This partnership will empower our students to be successful in their academics and future professional endeavours.” In the current economic climate, where startups are struggling to survive, Walee’s initiative to invest in the talent pool was welcomed by the faculty. 

Dr Muhammad Ajmal Khan, Principal, NUST SEECS, added, “We greatly appreciate the generous initiative of SEECS Alumnus, Muhammad Ahsan Tahir, and his efforts to pay back to the institute.” He added, “industry-academia linkages are the need of the hour and NUST-SEECS will strive to strengthen this connection.”

An MOU signing and WNCE facility inauguration ceremony was held on 30 June 2022 at NUST campus and was attended by more than 100 CEOs, industry leaders, government officials, development sector, leading NUST academics, media and others.

                   Visit, Participate and Win Infinix NOTE 12 VIP at Hafeez Center, Lahore

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Infinix, Pakistan’s highest selling smartphone brand has set up the 5 minutes charge challenge at Hafeez center so that everyone can witness the power of 120 W Hyper Charge. Participants will be able to witness the power of 120W hyper charge that comes with new Infinix NOTE 12 VIP.  They can also take part in interesting challenges & lucky-draws through which they can win Infinix NOTE 12 VIP and other exciting gifts. The exhibition of this new era of technology will take place from 27th-30th June at Hafeez Centre, Lahore.

Amid offering the fastest charge, Infinix has still announced the 5-minute charge challenge against Infinix NOTE 12 VIP’s 120W hyper charge.  People will be able to witness the capability of Infinix technology, by comparing the charging speed of their personal mobiles with the NOTE 12 VIP in a 5-minutes span only. And by doing so, they can simply get a chance to win Infinix NOTE 12 VIP.

In no time, Infinix has emerged as the new trendsetter of style, technology, and engaging activities in Pakistan. The challenge has already astonished the people, also buzzing the mobile market. Buyers, sellers, users, and fans are eager to witness the claim of Infinix NOTE 12 VIP charging from 0 to 100% in 17 minutes.

Other than the 120W hyper charge, Infinix NOTE 12 VIP has a top-notch processor of MediaTek Helio G96 combined with an extended RAM of up to 13 GB, does not make it any less surprise that NOTE 12 VIP is synonymous with efficiency.

In order to witness the power of 120 W hyper charge along with other exciting takeaways, all the tech enthusiast must visit the Infinix experience popup between 27^th – 30^th June at Hafeez Center, Lahore!

Vlog in style with its cool front camera features and recharge battery instantly with HUAWEI SuperCharge

If you have heard the buzz about Huawei’s latest smartphone and you do not know why, read on as we reveal why the HUAWEI nova 9 is the Trendy Flagship & Camera King. With an all-new Colour No. 9 colourway that dazzles your eyes, this smartphone is simply stunning. Armed with a 50MP Ultra Vision Camera, 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge and an array of pioneering cool Super Device and EMUI 12 features. The young, bright and energetic have fallen in love with Huawei’s latest smartphone for solid reasons. Let’s take a look.

A design the oozes a style

The HUAWEI nova 9 comes with a brand new colourway – Colour No. 9. The low-saturation bluish purple finish is created with a new ‘Starry Flash AG Glass’ manufacturing process to produce an out-of-this-world effect. Meanwhile, it is anti-slip, anti-fingerprint and is a joy to glide your fingers across.

At the front side of the phone, there is a 6.57-inch, Original-Colour Curved Display. With support for 120Hz[1] High Refresh Rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate and Full-Path P3 Colour, this display delivers smooth visuals in fine details, reproducing true-to-life content be it for gaming or videos. The incredibly curved screen slides from the centre to both sides just like a waterfall, which offers immersive visuals and a comfortable grip at the same time. Moreover, the HUAWEI nova 9 is sleek with a thickness of only 7.77mm and a weight of approximately 175g[2] only. In terms of industrial design, colourway is always an important factor for the HUAWEI nova Series to showcase its uniqueness and commitment. It also comes with a more iconic Star Orbit Ring camera setup design.

ULTRA Vision Camera system

The HUAWEI nova 9 packs a powerful 50MP Ultra Vision Camera system[3]. Whether you are shooting night photos, panoramas, portraits or close-ups, the HUAWEI nova 9 lets you capture high quality images that are comparable to those taken on pro-grade cameras. The rear camera system includes a 50MP Ultra Vision Camera, an 8MP Ultra Wide Angle Camera, a 2MP Depth Camera and a Macro Camera that lets you capture at as close as 4cm. Both the front and rear cameras support 4K shooting at 30fps, allowing you to express yourself through short videos and vlogs for social media.

The main camera has a large 1/1.56-inch sensor and a RYYB colour filter array with a high light sensitivity. This collects 40 percent more light[4] compared to a standard RGGB sensor, ensuring the utmost clarity on all images, while enabling outstanding low light performance.

Selfie camera innovations

Feeling cute? The HUAWEI nova 9’s 32MP front camera is perfect for selfies, and Portrait Mode will help your selfie-portraits pop with Bokeh Portrait. There are also AI Beauty effects and filters you can use. Selfies never looked so slick.

Meeting the demand for an excellent vlogging experience, the HUAWEI nova 9 is fitted with a 32MP High-Res selfie camera. Similar to the rear camera, it also supports 4K selfie video recording and AIS (AI Image Stabilisation) + Video Stabilisation, allowing you to capture high definition footage as you talk to the camera, as well as the exciting events happening around you. Additionally, thanks to Continuous Front/Rear Recording, you can also switch between the front and rear cameras, allowing you to fluidly capture your story within a single video file. There is also Dual-View Video recording which allows you to showcase your live reaction to events, simultaneously using the front and rear cameras with no editing required or, for when you want to show the big picture and the detail, you can simultaneously capture a close up shot and wide-angle shot at the same time, fun isn’t it?

Power at your fingertips

Considering how much of our daily lives are tied to the smartphone, battery life is perhaps one of the most important thing we have to worry about. After all, no matter how powerful or well designed a smartphone is, it is of little use to us when its battery is depleted. HUAWEI nova 9 packs a large 4300mAh battery[5] that supports 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge[6], enabling it to charge much faster. It takes only 15 minutes to charge to 53% and 38 minutes to 100%[7].

Offering a smart and seamless experience, the trusted, innovative and secure AppGallery comes pre-installed on the HUAWEI nova 9, where you can search for, and download a wide range of high-quality apps.

What do we think?

If what you desire is a smartphone with a trendy and stunning design, a staggering camera setup in addition to innovative selfie video features, a large battery with amazing charging speed and of course visionary features which make using the device a little bit more exciting, then the new Trendy Flagship & Camera King, the HUAWEI nova 9 is your choice!  

[1] Display supports a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz. Display refresh rate may vary by app and game.

[2] Actual product dimensions and weight by vary by configuration, manufacturing process and measurement method. For reference only.

[3] Resolution may vary by camera mode. For reference only.

[4] Data from Huawei labs.

[5] Typical capacity.

[6] Supports up to 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge when using the 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge charging kit (may be sold separately).

[7] Charging power may vary by use scenario. For reference only.

Islamabad (Muhammad Yasir) In boosting the country’s gaming ecosystem, Telenor Pakistan launched Pakistan’s first and only Esports platform, GameBird. The launch event was held at Telenor’s 345 campus, attended by some of the biggest names in the industry. Former women’s cricket team captain Sana Mir was the chief guest at the event. Pakistan’s top Esports professionals like Arsalan Ash, Haseeb aka HSB, Amu Shahid, and members of House of Blood were among the Pakistani gaming community.

GameBird is the only platform in Pakistan that offers online gaming tournaments with AAA-rated partners, entertaining a digital footprint of more than 50,000 active users and more than 140,000 unique users every month. Video game enthusiasts can now live stream and participate in tournaments, find top-quality gaming merchandise, browse news, make purchases, and much more. As Pakistan’s premier gaming platform, GameBird aims to create a community and provides opportunities for talented gamers to showcase their skill. In addition, the gamers get access to international gaming arenas to showcase their talent.

Esports is already one of the most popular industries worldwide, especially amongst youth, and Pakistan is rapidly gaining momentum. There are estimated to be more than 55 million users and 33 million gamers in the Pakistani Esports ecosystem, contributing significantly to the $200 billion global industry. Designed as a one-stop solution for every gamer, GameBird has already hosted more than 60 tournaments and 20 broadcasts during its testing phase.

Chief Executive Officer, Telenor Pakistan, Irfan Wahab Khan, commented on the launch, “Pakistan’s online gaming industry is vibrant, and we have launched GameBird to strengthen the nationwide gaming community. It has been designed to advance our ambition of going beyond connectivity and bridging the gap between local talent and global opportunities, bringing together all the fascinating aspects of gaming within their reach. Gaming enthusiasts around the country will also be offered the possibility to explore alternative revenue streams through GameBird, making it the first and only platform of its kind in Pakistan.”

The launch event also included a panel discussion titled “Esports: The Future of Gameplay”, where game developers discussed the rapidly evolving state of the industry in Pakistan and the value of developing local games. Moreover, the panel discussed conducting game jams in Pakistan and their potential. In addition to the panel discussion, game enthusiasts were treated to a “Clash of Titles” gaming tournament between top players. The event concluded with a prize distribution for winners of previous GameBird tournaments.  

GameBird is bringing Pakistan’s gaming and e-sports communities the unique opportunity to experience a one-stop gaming platform. GameBird hopes to provide the untapped talent in Pakistan with more opportunities in the international arena through this platform.

 

Lahore (Nut Desk) Taking inspiration from the vision of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) to help mainstream tourism in the country, PUBG MOBILE, Pakistan’s No. 1 gaming platform, is working towards bringing attention to Pakistan’s stunning scenery and beautiful culture both online as well as offline, which can be further supported with patronage from Pakistan’s foremost tourism authority.

 

From the rivers in Sindh and Punjab to the snow-capped mountains in Gilgit-Baltistan, PUBG MOBILE Pakistan’s users will get to travel across the plains and plateaus and numerous national monuments through PUBGM’s in-game activity that takes players on a virtual tour of the country from June 13 to July 3.During the campaign, PUBG MOBILE’s users will win exciting prizes upon completing tasks while immersing themselves in the social and cultural experience that the region offers.

To spread this message of positivity, PUBGM has branded a bus operating on the most popular route which include Kalma Chowk in Lahore, taking the Canal Road to Thokar Niaz Baig and Faizabad in Rawalpindi. Players will be able to take photos and join the online activity to claim their rewards.

Speaking on the occasion, Khawar Naeem, Country Head Pakistan, Tencent Games said, “This is an exciting initiative to highlight Pakistan’s most popular tourist attractions by featuring them in the virtual space of PUBG MOBILE. We want to promote Pakistan’s beauty in line with the vision of PTDC by sharing the untapped potential of the country based on its diverse topography and provide our users with a highly immersive experience”.

PUBG MOBILE’s Version 2.0 Update is available now! Download for free on the App Store and Google Play Store.