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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Popular actor of the Pakistani showbiz industry, Mehwish Hayat has left fans awestruck with her melodious voice and powerful message.

Pakistani superstar, Mehwish Hayat posted a monochromatic video on the photo and video sharing application, Instagram that features the superstar as she sings American singer, Mariah Carey’s mega-hit ‘Hero‘.

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Social media users can’t stop praising the ‘Punjab Nahi Jaungi’ actor for another talent apart from her versatile acting. The video that was shared by Hayat earlier this week has garnered thousands of hearts and compliments in the comments sections.

The euphonious cover of Carey’s hit posted by ‘Dil Lagi’ actor was captioned with, “As another year comes to an end with a new one on the horizon. This is just a reminder for anyone who needs to hear it – the real hero lies within us all”.

Although her rendition was appreciated and loved by everyone including co-actors Sana Fakhar and Dino Ali, it was the powerful message in the caption promoting self-empowerment that grabbed the attention of many, as she further added, “We just need to acknowledge and realise the power that we hold within ourselves. Why look outside to find our hero when there is one inside of each one of us. Be your own hero today, tomorrow and always!”

Mehwish is one of the leading names of Pakistani drama and film industry and has given out impressive performances over her career span, including dramas like ‘Kabhi Kabhi’, ‘Dil Lagi’, and blockbuster movies ‘Jawaani Phir Nahi Aani’ and ‘Punjab Nahi Jaungi’.

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Lahore (NUT-FASHION)

PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz has once again stolen the limelight by dressing up to the nines for her son, Junaid Safdar’s, wedding festivities. 

For the last few days, Maryam’s pictures from different pre-wedding events have been taking social media by storm, with both critics and fans obsessing over her looks. 

On Tuesday, Maryam opted to wear a stunning, bottle-green sharara for Junaid’s barat. The dress comprised heavy gold embroidery and a net dupatta with delicate pink floral work. 

In terms of jewellery, Maryam wore a gold necklace and a gold-and-emerald tiara which enhanced her traditional look.

On the other hand, the groom opted for a crisp white sherwani and traditional white headdress. The father of the groom, Captain Safdar, chose a navy-blue suit that he teamed with a pink headdress. 

Junaid’s reception, who got married in London in August, is scheduled to take place on December 17 in Lahore. 

The Sharif family has celebrated several pre-wedding events over the course of the last two weeks.

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Following Pakistani cricketer Kamran Akmal’s decision to leave the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Namibian skipper Gerhard Simpson has shown interest to play in the tournament, that too for “free” if need be.

The second-highest run-scorer Kamran Akmal was selected in the ‘Silver’ category during the PSL draft by his previous team, Peshawar Zalmi. However, he refused to play after being selected as the last option and considered this action as “humiliation.”

Replying to a tweet shared by ESPNcricinfo, the Namibian player wrote: “Pick me. I’ll be there for free.”

In a conversation on his YouTube channel “Catch and bat with Kamran Akmal”, the cricketer had said: “Perhaps the team has no use for me anymore.”

Akmal went on to say that PSL would do better to give a chance to younger players “rather than pick me in the Silver category”.

The wicketkeeper-batsman had said that when his category changed from Platinum to Gold last time, he was taken aback.

He had said he believes he is deserving of the Gold category based on his performance “but they picked me in the Silver category”.

“I do not think I should play in the seventh edition of the PSL,” Akmal had said.

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

The video of actor Amar Khan setting the ramp of a three-day fashion show with her impressive dance skills on fire has gone viral.

She shared the pictures and videos on her photo and video-sharing social media application Instagram profile.

The celebrity, in the caption, wrote that it is not an easy task for anyone to get the crowd grooving on the show’s first act and the audience’s reaction touched their hearts.

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“Hey hey Y’all Thank you for last night!🔥💯💖” she wrote. “Live audiences are hard to please. The warmth, roars, claps and whistles hit our hearts.”

She added: “My Opening with Shazia Manzoor’s presence made got the crowd and the models grooving.”

The picture and video gallery got thousands of likes. The application’s users reacted to the pictures and videos to heap praise.

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A user commented that the actor is breaking the stage these days and is the best while another called it an electrifying performance.

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Actor Minal Khan wrote a heartfelt note for husband Ahsan Mohsin Ikram in Instagram pictures that went viral.

The loving couple is seen posing for a picture together. It got millions of likes on the photo and video-sharing social media application.

“Look inside you’ll find a deeper love. The kind that only comes from high above ❤️” the caption read.

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Ahsan Mohsin Ikram replied to the Minal Khan’s post with a heart emoji.

The couple, who announced their engagement last May, got married on September 10 in a fairy-tale event that was attended by close family and friends.

The actor regularly shares pictures of the couple on Instagram to keep the fans updated about the happenings. They also share images of them together in exotic locations across the world.

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The previous pictures and videos of her with her husband went viral on social media and got thousands of likes from the users.

Moreover, Ahsan Mohsin Ikram posted an Instagram story in which the couple were seen on a flight with Hania Aamir, who he called his “new friend”.

The celebrity took to social media application Instagram to share the pictures with her fans.

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) In line with its global vision for a waste-free future, Nestlé Pakistan recently stepped-up efforts under the Clean Gilgit and Hunza Project by installing benches and waste bins made from 100% recycled plastic waste, in Hunza.

Clean Gilgit & Hunza Project is an initiative on waste management, in partnership with Nestlé Pakistan, Gilgit Baltistan Waste Management Company (GBWMC) and KADO. It focuses on waste management and recycling system for Gilgit and Hunza by encouraging waste management of 200,000 kgs of plastics in 2021, eventually leading up to 1000 tons by 2025 to make the area waste-free and promote sustainable tourism in the region.

Sharing his views, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Secretary Home, Govt of Gilgit-Baltistan said, “The way Nestlé is playing a responsible role, we encourage corporate and private sector entities to come forward so that we can facilitate them on such projects.”

Talking on the occasion, Waqar Ahmad, Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Nestlé Pakistan said, “We are accelerating our actions to reduce the environmental impact of various kinds of packaging waste. Our vision is that none of our packaging, including plastics, ends up in landfill nor in oceans, lakes and rivers. We are delighted that these benches and waste bins, made from 100% recycled plastic waste, complete the cycle of waste minimization and are a step towards promotion of circular economy.”

The waste bins and benches have been placed at popular tourist locations in Hunza, to encourage waste management. Earlier this year, Nestlé Pakistan also installed two machines for compressing and bailing plastic and packaging waste in Hunza and Gilgit respectively, these compressed bails are then transported downstream for recycling. In addition, Nestlé Pakistan also donated reusable bags to District Councils in Gilgit and Hunza for distribution among communities.

“Tackling packaging waste requires a collective approach and we are committed to finding improved solutions to reduce, reuse and recycle. To achieve this, we have set ourselves the commitment of ensuring 100% of our packaging is reusable or recyclable by 2025 and this initiative is a step in that direction,” Waqar further added.

This project marks Nestlé Pakistan’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of packaging waste by improving its management and recycling, in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals 12 and 17 – Responsible Consumption & Production and Partnership for Goals.

Globally, Nestlé continues to play a leading role in helping solve the issue of packaging waste with its three-pillar approach, i. Developing new packaging, ii. Shaping a waste free future and iii. Driving new behavior.

 

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Pakistan Telecommunication Company (PTCL) has received tier-III certification of design for its Commercial Data Center (CDC) in Lahore from Uptime Institute (UI).  The certification validates PTCL stringent compliance with international standards in modern data center design and management for delivery of high-quality hosting facilities to its customers.

The certification followed a rigorous assessment based on the design of mechanical and electrical components, testifying PTCL’s highest standards in performance and readiness for seamless delivery of digital facilities to commercial clientele. PTCL designed the data center to also allow maintenance of its digital infrastructure without impacting its services. PTCL’s CDC is a carrier-neutral facility that provides enhanced ease and flexibility to subscribers to use digital connectivity from multiple carriers of their choosing. 

Commenting on the achievement, Saad Muzaffar Waraich, Group Chief Information Officer, PTCL & Ufone, said, “We are glad to receive the tier-3 certification for our data center. It comes as a validation of our commitment to excellence in digital services delivery to our customers. The endorsement from a reliable certification institute will not only reinforce our resolve to further enhance and modernize our digital facilities, but also highlight PTCL’s data hosting services as the most dependable and high-quality data solution for all enterprises in the country.”

PTCL being the national carrier of Pakistan, ushers in high quality digital services to help individuals as well as businesses to reach their full potential for growth and sustainability. The company is providing basic backhaul services to a multitude of corporate clients including the country’s telecom sector and taking groundbreaking measures to introduce top-notch data hosting facilities in the country.