Amazing – Paki Holic https://pakiholic.com Viral News and Happenings From Pakistan Fri, 06 Jul 2018 13:59:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.6 https://pakiholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cropped-pakiholic-fevicon2-32x32.jpg Amazing – Paki Holic https://pakiholic.com 32 32 117741320 POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA – Shabbir Hussain’s Bag Found https://pakiholic.com/power-of-social-media-shabbir-hussains-bag-found/ Mon, 11 Jun 2018 10:40:33 +0000 http://pakiholic.com/?p=7571 Social Media’s power can never be underestimated in today’s world. A resident from Skardu, Shabbir Hussain made a video some time back, where he expressed that he dropped his bag on karakoram highway which carried important documents. According to the recent news, his bag was found and delivered on Sunday.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:

 

In a video shared on social media, Shabbir Hussain pledged the social media users of Pakistan to find his lost bag. “I was coming to Skardu from Islamabad yesterday and near Chillas I lost my bag,” he said, adding that his educational documents and medical record of his father who is being treated for the brain tumor are in that bag.

“Without those documents and medical records, his treatment will be stopped,” he added.

“I request all the social media users and my fellow citizens to help me in finding that bag as it has my number on it and anyone who finds it can contact me or send the bag to some goods transport office,” he said. “I will be really thankful,” said in very emotional state with tears in his eyes.

 

The video went viral on social media, reaching out to many public figures. DG ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor requested all the Pakistani people to help. and tweeted: “Request, please help our this Pakistani brother… And dear Shabbir if u see this tweet please share your cell number through my inbox for assistance at CMH.”

This tweet had over 4000 retweets on Twitter.

After some time the DG ISPR tweeted that bag has been found and delivered to Shabbir Hussain.  “Thanks to all Pakistanis including Media for the prompt response. Bag found. Being delivered. That’s being a great and responsible nation. And all assistance in CMH made available to Shabbir. PakistanZindaAbad.”

 

In another tweet, Ghafoor wrote, “Yes, this is the power of Media and social media. That’s the correct, responsible and purposeful utility. That’s the requirement. Let’s utilise it positively for a well aware and strong Pakistan. Thank you.”

Times like these you feel proud of being a Pakistani citizen, for being a part of a nation that feels this strongly for one another. That’s the correct, responsible and purposeful utility.

]]> 7571 Here’s How Ads Are Specifically Tailored For You: SECRET REVEALED https://pakiholic.com/heres-how-ads-are-specifically-tailored-for-you-secret-revealed/ Sat, 09 Jun 2018 20:33:43 +0000 http://pakiholic.com/?p=7563 By M.R. 

I kept hearing that Facebook/Google stores all our information whenever we search something and show us ads based on that information but I never really knew how that worked until I came across this Twitter thread by who perfectly explained how these ads are tailored according to the choices we make on the internet.

Here’s an easy read for you if you are wondering how those adverts manage to keep on finding you – even when you go incognito, switch devices, or never actually searched for the product in the first place?

Re-marketing/re-targeting through cookies:

You visit a website and it stores a cookie in your web browser. You return later on, the cookie identifies you and the site shows you products you were looking at earlier. Old hat (unless you live in the 1990s), but important to understand for what’s coming next.

You visit a website and it stores a cookie from a third-party ad network. Later on you visit a different site that carries ads from the same network. They see the cookie and display ads based on what you were looking at earlier.

Through grouped audiences:

You open Google and search for a product or website, which helps Google build up a profile of you and your interests. Later on you use your Google account to sign in somewhere else, and you see ads based on this profile (not that you can turn ads personalisation off if you want to).

You’re logged in to Facebook. You visit a website and it has Facebook’s tracking pixel (or like button) installed, which lets Facebook know you’re there. Later on you visit Facebook, and your newsfeed contains adverts based on what you were looking at earlier.

Facebook doesn’t let website owners single you out for these adverts (nor does it sell your data to them). Ads are targeted at groups e.g. people who visited a site in the last 30 days. These groups are called “audiences”.

You visit a website and create an account with them. They upload a list of customer email addresses to Google / Facebook / Twitter etc. to target a campaign. Later on you visit one of these sites, and you see adverts based on what you were looking at earlier.

Through fingerprinting:

You turn on incognito mode (aka “private browsing”), which limits things like cookies. The ad network records other information about your system instead, e.g. web browser, IP address, operating system, screen size, time zone etc.

Later on you visit a site where this network displays ads. They recognise your browser fingerprint (albeit with varying degrees of accuracy) and you see adverts based on what you were looking at earlier, even though you were using incognito mode.

You log into the same online account on more than one browser or device. The provider of the account associates the different fingerprints with your account. Adverts targeted at your account can now follow you from one browser / device to another.

You carry more than one device and you never log into the same account on both, but you do connect them to the same WiFi networks at the same times, and you use both devices to visit sites that contain trackers from the same ad network. Boom, your devices are associated.

Through device ID: 

You install an app on your phone. Apps don’t use cookies, but your phone sends a unique device ID to the app creator instead. Later on you open a different app and see ads based on the app you were using earlier.

You install an app on your phone, and then sign in to it using one of your online accounts. You guessed it: your device ID is now associated with that account. Later on you see ads based on your apps when you’re using the account on your computer.

Lookalike Audience:

You never actually visited a particular site, but other people did. You go on Facebook and see ads for it, because your profile is similar to those other people, and the whole group is being targeted. The group you belong to is called a “lookalike audience”.

You never actually visited a particular site, but you share an IP address with people who did, e.g. you and your flatmates are all using the same broadband router. Later on you see ads from that site, because you are all being targeted at your (shared) IP address.

You never actually visited a particular site, but you were in close proximity to other people who did, and you were all signed in to a service with access to your location data. Later on you see ads from that site, because the whole group is being targeted.

After all this, it may surprise you to hear that personalised ads are anything like the problem they are sometimes made out to be.

]]> 7563 PROUD MOMENT FOR PAKISTAN: Desi Author Wins UK’s Women’s Prize For Fiction https://pakiholic.com/proud-moment-for-pakistan-desi-author-wins-uks-womens-prize-for-fiction/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 18:00:50 +0000 http://pakiholic.com/?p=7549 By M.R.

When it comes to literature, there’s no doubt that some of the finest work is being produced in Pakistan. Not only are our writers and their books appreciated and recognized in Pakistan, but internationally as well.

Some of the biggest names like Mohsin Hamid, Saba Imtiaz, Mohammad Hanif, Bapsi Sidhwa have bagged several international literary awards over the years.

This time around, Kamila Shamsie, a British-Pakistani author has made Pakistan proud by winning the international Women’s Prize for Fiction with “Home Fire,” a novel about love, radicalism and conflicting loyalties in the post-9/11 era.

The Women’s Prize for Fiction is one of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious literary prizes. It is awarded annually to a female author of any nationality for the best original full-length novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom in the preceding year.

This was the third time Shamsie has been nominated for this award. She beat five other finalists that included American writer Jesmyn Ward, who had been bookies’ favorite for her National Book Award-winning novel “Sing, Unburied, Sing.”

She was awarded the 30,000 pound ($40,000) prize at a ceremony in London. Loosely based on Sophocles’ ancient Greek tragedy “Antigone,” her novel centers on three British Muslim siblings torn apart when one joins the Islamic State group.

Home Fire is a remarkable book and is about identity, conflicting loyalties, love and politics. And it sustains mastery of its themes and its form.

Previously, the book Home Fire had also been longlisted for the 2017 Man Booker prize and shortlisted for the Costa novel award.

It is indeed a very proud moment for all Pakistanis to see our writer’s work get acknowledged by international platforms.

 

 

]]> 7549 Find Your Escape From The Hot Weather By Visiting This Beautiful Valley This Weekend https://pakiholic.com/find-your-escape-from-the-hot-weather-by-visiting-this-beautiful-valley-this-weekend/ Thu, 07 Jun 2018 00:55:50 +0000 http://pakiholic.com/?p=7529 By M.R.

Looking for a cool escape in this harsh weather? Well, pack your bags and head towards Kalam Valley that is not only relatively colder but extremely beautiful and serene as well – giving you a refreshing break from a monotonous routine.

Situated in the upper reaches of Swat Valley, Kalam Valley is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful locations in Pakistan. 

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It is surrounded by lush green hills, thick forests and bestowed with mesmeric lakes, meadows and waterfalls making it a perfect location to spend a weekend away from home. 

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The valley offers every luxury to nature lovers and adventure seekers, however, to explore its over 50 glacial lakes one has to trek on the narrow bends and steep cliffs – making it a great holiday experience.

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Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Swat State in 1961 rightly called it the Switzerland of the East as Swat is an abode of high mountains, green meadows, tall waterfalls and clear lakes.

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This valley is amazing and enchanting for its serenity and beauty. It gives respite from the busy and noisy daily life in the city. 

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One should definitely go there to relax and regain some peace of mind as there is very little to no population and noise there. 

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Kalam has extensive number of elevated icy lakes, among them Mahodand lake and Kundol lake are extremely prominent because of their simplicity of availability. Yet, others like Izmis lake, which is situated in closeness with Kundol lake is one of the staggering one in the locale. The vast majority of these lakes are available through dull trekking over rich green trails over the way.

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Nature is at its full bloom in the entire valley, right from Anakar to the lake, where one can enjoy the blue streams gushing passionately, the lush green pastures, the thick forests and the colourful small flowers that welcome visitors with their fragrance.

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With a gentle and by and large warm and calm atmosphere, Kalam highlights a sticky subtropical atmosphere. 

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The normal temperature in Kalam is 13.4 °C, while the yearly precipitation midpoints 639 mm. Indeed, even in the driest months, there is a great deal of precipitation. 

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So if you are planning to spend a weekend away from the city life, head over to Kalam Valley now! 

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]]> 7529 These HILARIOUS Eid Songs Would Make You Laugh And Cringe! https://pakiholic.com/these-hilarious-eid-songs-would-make-you-laugh-and-cringe/ Tue, 05 Jun 2018 09:55:23 +0000 http://pakiholic.com/?p=7486 By Maha Usman

EID! The big buzzword that’s making us crazy these days because we JUST. CAN’T.WAIT. FOR.IT.

Somehow, Eid-ul-fitr is so much more special than Eid-ul-Azha. Maybe because we fast and wait for Ramzan to be over. Well, on that note, we have something to share with you. Hold on to your seats, ladies and gentlemen, this eid-driven-song-parade is BOUND to make you both laugh and cringe at the same time.

1. Afghan Song With Absolute Cheerful Bliss

Okay don’t judge but this IS a good song.

2. Bollywood Does EVERYTHING!

No one does better than Bhai. No wait, Shahrukh Khan can *insert: obvious bias*

 

3. Wallah! WHO THAT? 

That passion though. Things you do for your break in the industry.

4. WINNER! Still Wonder What Made This Happen *SMH*

Some of us are scarred for life, just saying

 

5. Oldschool Bollywood Romanticism With A Pinch Of Eid Endearment

So much win! The heart wants a halaal date after Eid *sigh*

6. Here’s another one for you. Arshad Warsi AKA Circuit from Munna Bhai in Eid action with Namrata

7. Relatable Sentiments?

8. Here Ya Go, Yet Another One! Laugh, Cringe, Cry- Reacts Only

9. Sweet AF <3

10. Aand, We Wouldn’t Let You Go So Easy!

]]> 7486 Mahira and Fawad Khan Are Back With A Bang and They Look Gorgeous! https://pakiholic.com/mahira-and-fawad-khan-are-back-with-a-bang-and-they-look-gorgeous/ Mon, 04 Jun 2018 09:19:39 +0000 http://pakiholic.com/?p=7397 Pakistan’s favorite couple, Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan are back for a new project and Instagram accounts are going crazy after their perfect, fairytale-ish chemistry.

Just like how Hollywood had Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Bollywood has Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, Deepika Padukone and Ranvir Singh, Pakistan has Mahira and Fawad Khan. The superstars had their first sizzling on-screen chemistry in Humsafar as Khirad and Asher Hussain respectively.

This recent shoot for Brides 2018 collection was done by Sadaf Fawad( Fawad Khan’s wife) who’s the owner of Silk by Sadaf Fawad Khan.

As Fawad Khan happens to be the Brand Ambassador of SFK, Sadaf Fawad believes that Mahira was a great choice for this photoshoot.

“Fawad and Mahira both are successful and strong individuals who represent the brand’s values perfectly,” Sadaf spoke exclusively to Something Haute.

This is the cover shot, which is a part of the shoot done exclusively for Brides Today.

Needless to say, this is a never-seen-before look, in which the superstars appear raw and sexy.

“Mahira will be sporting a completely different look from anything she’s done in the past,” Sadaf agreed. “We are glad that she experimented with us and the result is phenomenal. Fawad’s look compliments hers. He will also be seen a little tanner and wilder.”

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]]> 7397 FREE RIDES TO FASTING MUSLIMS – Indian Hindu Rickshaw driver https://pakiholic.com/free-rides-to-fasting-muslims-indian-hindu-rickshaw-driver/ Thu, 31 May 2018 08:27:47 +0000 http://pakiholic.com/?p=7394 In the city of New Delhi, a Hindu man Prahalad was committed to give free rides to the muslims who are fasting in Ramadan.

“I just thought that it’s been quite hot during these days and if I could be of any help to them, I will also earn some blessings. This is all I can do because I earn my living by driving an auto-rickshaw. This is my contribution from whatever profits I earn,” Prahalad.

He thinks his gesture will help bring the communities closer and “something good will come out of it”.

 

Prahalad has been providing his services since the beginning of Ramadan and says that he has given his services to many muslims during this time.

 

“Once i refused to take money from them, they say that they will pray for me. That brings peace to my heart,” he said.

 

He is often spotted around the Green Park metro station in New Delhi.

 

Since the current Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the office, there has been a wave of intolerance between the Muslims and Hindu communities. There have been raids and lynching on Muslims to a great extent. The minorities of different backgrounds have been targeted by Hindu extremists.

 

Incidents of Hindu vigilantes torturing people belonging to Muslim and Dalit communities have been on the rise during the last few years.

The  auto-rickshaw driver has been commended  on social media for setting a good example. He has been trending all over Pakistan and India at the moment and the educated people with the sense of tolerance for other religions have been applauding his efforts.

 

This world is full of people with different opinions, backgrounds and religions. It is mandatory to educate people on the sense of pluralism and to spread love and harmony to the people around us. No religion teaches to hate, we must always keep our muslim and non-muslim brothers and sisters safe, it is out moral obligation to make sure our people live a comfortable life. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) treated even the non-muslims of Makkah and Madina with great love and compassion, and without a doubt that is the model we must all follow as well.

 

 

This man is being appriciated by people on social media.

]]> 7394 BEST NEWS THIS RAMADAN!! Shia-Sunni Combine Iftar & Namaz in Lahore https://pakiholic.com/best-news-this-ramadan-shia-sunni-combine-iftar-namaz-in-lahore/ Mon, 28 May 2018 09:40:39 +0000 http://pakiholic.com/?p=7299 Ideas 9 has organized 4th Annual Combine Iftar and Namaz (Shia Sunni) in Badshahi Mosque Lahore on 27th May,(Sunday) 2018.
It is the 4th consecutive year that we are organizing this event,
The event is dedicated to HOLY PROPHET MOHAMMAD (PBUH)’s grandson IMAM HASSAN (AS) and his efforts for the sake of peace with in the muslim umah in very difficult and critical substances.
This cause to promote the message of interfaith harmony, peace, love and tolerance is just what the Muslims of 21st century need at the moment. Little events to bring different sects of Islam together into an interfaith collaboration where the idea of pluralism is promoted.

 

Here are few of the images we found from their Facebook Event Page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> 7299 No More FATA Or PATA – It’s All KPK Now https://pakiholic.com/no-more-fata-or-pata-its-all-kpk-now/ Sun, 27 May 2018 18:57:57 +0000 http://pakiholic.com/?p=7280 By M.R.

The Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), a tribal region consisting of seven tribal agencies, that borders with Pakistan’s provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan to the east and south, no longer exists as a separate entity and has been merged with KPK on Sunday, May 27th, 2018.

KP-Fata Merger Bill, a bill to merge Federally Administered Tribal Areas with KPK, was passed today with two-thirds majority. 

The bill had already been approved from the upper and lower chambers of the Parliament. In order to be approved, the bill required 83 votes to secure a two-thirds majority – a Constitutional prerequisite for the proposed merger.

According to the vote count, 92 members of the 124-seat provincial assembly voted in favour of the bill while 7 members were against it.

The Federally Administered Tribal Areas represent seven agencies – Bajaur, Dir, Khyber, Mohmand, Peiwar Kotal in Kurram Agency, the Bolan Pass and Gomal in South Waziristan.

A resolution was also approved in the assembly to exempt Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA) from taxes for a time period of 10 years.

The resolution demanded a development package of rs 100 billion for the PATA, same as the FATA region. It also demanded subsidy on electricity.

The resolution also asked for continuation of Sharia justice system in the Malakand Division.

Earlier, party workers including those from FATA, gathered outside the KP assembly to protest against the bill. They threatened to to put padlocks on the assembly gates so that no one could make it inside the premises. 

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“We will not let the Fata merger bill be approved,” the protesters chanted as they started burning tires on the road leading to the assembly.

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In the end, the police had to resort to tear gas shelling and baton-charge to control the crowd.

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