TECNO to Livestream ‘Camon 15’ Phone Launch on March 24

TECNO, a globally acclaimed smartphone brand, is going to officially launch its flagship phone Camon 15 in an online event on 24th March 2020. The livestreaming of the event can be witnessed at 7:00-7:40 pm on top TV channels, and YouTube and Facebook channels of tier-1 publishers.
TECNO is inviting its fans to join the live broadcast and get a chance to win various exciting gifts, including a grand prize of Camon 15. To win exciting giveaways, all they have to do is to share their pictures online while watching the live broadcast of the launch.
The recent recipient of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Mehwish Hayat – TECNO’s first-ever brand ambassador in Pakistan – will also be a part of the live broadcast. All top-notch media publishers are receiving media invites along with handsome gift hampers to witness this exclusive event.
Much hype has already been created on all social media sites by media personnel and customers to experience the first-ever mobile launch event.
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Mehwish Hayat Becomes Tecno’s First Brand Ambassador

Tecno, a global smartphone brand has on-boarded the media superstar Mehwish Hayat as its first-ever brand ambassador in Pakistan. In a recent video that went viral on social media, Mehwish has revealed that Camon 15 will make its debut on 24th March in a live event happening on multiple channels across Pakistan.
Mehwish Hayat is one of the most celebrated actresses of Pakistan who received Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for her contributions to the world of entertainment. Her versatility, vibrant personality and eye-catching visage resemble the qualities of Camon 15 which is going to be the new hype among the photography lovers. Also, this will be the first phone Mehwish will be endorsing for Tecno!
Creek Ma, the General Manager of the brand is overwhelmed to have Mehwish Hayat on-board:
We are delighted to announce Mehwish Hayat as part of the Tecno Family. Her charismatic personality goes in line with our brand, as both she and our brand are known for achieving excellence and breaking boundaries..

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Google Cancels I/O 2020 Online Event

Google had announced a few weeks ago that they’re canceling their annual developer conference I/O amidst health and safety concerns due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The conference was set to take place in May but the physical event got canceled following the virus outbreak.
However, the search engine giant has now announced on Twitter that the online event has been canceled as well. Google’s statement says:
Out of concern for the health and safety of our developers, employees, and local communities — and in line with recent ‘shelter in place’ orders by the local Bay Area counties — we sadly will not be holding I/O in any capacity this year.
Regardless, Google has said that they remain committed to sharing ongoing updates for Android and other developments through developer blogs and community forums.
Google I/O press conference typically includes announcements for features coming to Android and other Google services in the future. Now that the event is fully canceled, it is unclear wh..

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PIA Suspends International Flights till March 28

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended all international flights from 8 pm today till March 28, according to an official statement.
The decision was taken to avert the spread of coronavirus from different countries to Pakistan as many affected patients had an international travel history.
Passengers with reservations of different flights can get a refund if they want. Bookings will be rescheduled after March 28 without extra charges, the official statement said.
However, the suspension of international flights will be reviewed after March 28 in light of the response to coronavirus in the public interest.
PIA is not the only airline that has suspended its international operations. Worldwide, major airlines have taken the decision of suspending their flights partially or completely for a limited time period to stop the spread of the pandemic.
Countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and others have shut down their airports for foreign flights too.

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Toyota Starts Booking Yaris 2020

The launch for Toyota Yaris 2020 may have been delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak but customers will still be able to get one soon.
Bookings for Toyota Yaris 2020 have officially started across Toyota dealerships in Pakistan. Cars will be delivered to customers in April 2020, and the time of delivery may vary depending on the number of orders in the queue.
The colors available for Yaris are Gray Graphite, Attitude Black, Super White, Dorado Gold, Phantom Brown, Orange MT, Dark Blue Mice MT, Silver Metallic, Red Mica MT, and Strong Blue. The official prices for Toyota Yaris 2020 have not been revealed yet, but the series is expected to cost as follows:
Variant Introductory Prices (Ex-factory Karachi) 1.3 GLI MT 2,349,000 1.3 GLI CVT 2,519,000 1.3 ATIV MT 2,449,000 1.3 ATIV CVT 2,559,000 1.5 ATIV X MT 2,649,000 1.5 ATIV X CVT 2,809,000 Keep in mind that the above-mentioned prices are ex-factory, meaning that they don’t include taxes or freight that will be added when the car is s..

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Currency Notes Can Spread Coronavirus, Here’s What You Can Do to Avoid It

Amid this outbreak of Coronavirus, nations are putting their best foot forward and taking unprecedented measures to curtail the situation at hand.
Globally, the ‘Coronavirus Economic Crash’ is a popular topic of discussion as it will have a devastating impact on the global economy. To mitigate the risk of a global economic meltdown, it is imperative for countries to curtail COVID-19.
Washing and sanitizing hands regularly is considered to be one of the best bets in the fight against coronavirus. However, there’s still the possibility of contracting the virus through objects that we touch daily such as currency notes.
WHO’s Recommendation Studies by the World Health Organization (WHO) state that the coronavirus can survive on the surface of currency notes and the organization has issued a worldwide recommendation to the public, advising against the use of tangible currency (cash notes, coins and debit/credit cards) to limit the spread of the virus.
Countries that have been greatly a..

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Google Launches a Coronavirus Information Website

Last week, President Donald Trump announced that Google is making a COVID-19 screening website for US citizens. Later it was revealed that it was actually one of Google’s sister websites Verily that did so for patients willing to get diagnosed around the country.
However, Google has now also launched a website dedicated to information for coronavirus. The search engine giant has said that they’ve worked with “relevant agencies and authorities” to roll out the website which provides education, prevention and local sources related to COVID-19.
The website is only available in English right now but Google says that they will be rolling out more language support soon including Spanish. The website prioritizes readability by using large and prominent fonts everywhere.
It not only includes health and safety tips and resources against COVID-19 but also provides plenty of content to help live a healthy and active life in quarantine. There is a plethora of videos related to home education, w..

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Careem Facilitates Medical Insurance for Captains In Pakistan

Careem, the technology platform for the greater Middle East, has partnered with MicroEnsure to facilitate Careem captains’ health insurance in Pakistan, as announced today.
The insurance policy will cover hospitalization and ICU admission in case captains or their family members are tested positive for COVID-19 or are diagnosed with any other disease. It also provides disability benefits to captains if they are involved in an accident and are unable to continue working.
Captains will be able to benefit from insurance for COVID-19 hospitalization through their Careem captain application by clicking on the Insurance tab in the options menu, following which they will be contacted by a Micro Ensure representative for further details.
Announcing the roll out of this insurance plan for all Captains in Pakistan Zeeshan Hasib Baig, Country General Manager, Careem Pakistan commented:
Since starting operations four years ago, Careem has always cared deeply about its community. The safety and..

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PTCL & Ufone Announce Closure of Sales & Service Centers In The Best Interest of Public Health

In the best interest of public health, PTCL & Ufone have announced closure of Sales & Service Centers and Joint Shops across Pakistan till March 31, 2020, due to the increasing number of Coronavirus cases emerging in Pakistan.
In order to serve customers better and ensure business continuity, services will be provided to both PTCL and Ufone customers through alternate business and digital channels.
The company encourages PTCL customers to use PTCL digital channels such as PTCL Website, [email protected], Complaint Registration, Self-Care Portal, PTCL Touch App and online digital bill payment options.
To facilitate Ufone customers, digital services include Ufone Website, [email protected], My Ufone app, UPaisa, Online Banking Services, Mobile Financial Services, Retailers and ATM Machines are available.
To promote social distancing and seamless communication, PTCL encourages customers to use the digital services offered by both companies for their convenience. Furthermore, PTCL cust..

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Graana Offers Money-Back Guarantee, What It Means & How to Invest

Real estate investment is one of the most lucrative investment opportunities in Pakistan.
It not only provides you with a tangible asset but also lets you gain financial freedom in the long run.
If you want to secure your hard-earned money, investing in real estate is one of the most feasible options. Unlike other forms of investments, real estate comes with multiple benefits. For instance, if you own a property, you can opt to rent it out, use it as a personal accommodation or even put it on sites such as Airbnb. Alternatively, you can enlist your property on online portals such as Graana.com and make it visible to millions across Pakistan.
Graana.com was launched to become an answer to all your real estate investment worries.
How Graana.com is poles apart from other players in the market?
Graana.com has a customer-centered business model that ensures safety and security of its valued customers with additional features like seamless buyback policy and guaranteed returns on inves..

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