Tuesday, 14 November 2017

Huawei ICT Skills Competition 2017 winners to visit China


The global technology leader - Huawei has recently held the regional and national finals of the ICT Skills Competition 2017. During the regional finals, the top 150 participants from three regions; North, South and Central, participated in the online tests, which were held at designated HAINA Test Centers. Each of these 150 contestants was given souvenirs and giveaways from Huawei.

After a transparent screening process through computers, the top 50 students were selected for the National Finals of this competition, which were held in Lahore and Karachi on 9th of November. The finals in Islamabad were held on 13th November 2017. The exam centers chosen for the National round were; Huawei ICT academies, University of Engineering & Technology (UET) Lahore, NED University Karachi and COMSATS Islamabad. Lab exam environment was prepared for 50 students, by the HAINA academies, to evaluate and select the contestants. Through the National Final, the top 6 out of 50 participants were be chosen to qualify for the International Final, which will be held in Shenzhen China, in early December 2017. The winners will be given exciting prizes, mobile phones, Huawei certification, vouchers and a fully paid tour of Huawei Headquarters in China. Students qualifying in the Regional and National finals have also received exciting prizes and giveaways.

The top contestants in the Final round are students from the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, UET, NED University, National University of Science & Technology (NUST), COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Baluchistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology and many other prestigious institutions of Pakistan.


The Closing Ceremony for Huawei ICT Skills Competition 2017 will be held in the beginning of December. Experts and judges will announce the 6 best participants, who will qualify for the International Final in China. The dedicated teachers, organizers and supportive institutions will also be awarded shields and gifts as a token of appreciation.

These Five Things Will Make You Love Your HUAWEI Mate 10 lite


Calling out all the selfie superstars for the wait is finally over. HUAWEI has launched their game-changing, jaw-dropping and exciting HUAWEI Mate 10 lite. Packed with four cameras – a world first, this device is truly a trendsetter in smartphone photography.

People love taking photos of everything they do. Nowadays, no hangout is complete until a truckload of glamorous photos are taken. Be it a friends meet-up or a wedding, or just a casual hangout, people share their lives on social media through stunning photos.

The HUAWEI Mate 10 lite lets you do all that, and takes your photography game a notch higher. Lets have a look at five outstanding things that you can do with your HUAWEI Mate 10 lite:

1.       Stun the World with Your Photos
All world’s a stage, and people are merely actors. Hence, they love taking photos! You can capture only-the-best photos of yourself with the four cameras on the HUAWEI Mate 10 lite. The smartphone has 16-megapixel rear and 13-megapixel front cameras that are accompanied by a 2-megapixel camera each. This is where breathtaking photography happens.

For all portrait aficionados out there, the cameras brings mugshots to life with professional-level bokeh effects.

2.       Never a Dull Selfie Again
Are you tired of taking dark and dull selfies? The HUAWEI Mate 10 lite is here to address all your selfie woes. A Smart Selfie Toning Flash lights up selfies in low-light. Now, you can get some really flashy selfies at concerts or dim-lit restaurants!

The HUAWEI Mate 10 lite also makes you look beautiful with the HUAWEI Beauty 4.0. Its make-up filters and gesture-activated selfie modes can make any selfie look wonderful.

3.       Immerse Yourself in the FullView Experience
Do you crave for more space on your phone screen while browsing the internet? Then your cravings have been answered for the HUAWEI Mate 10 lite has a gorgeous 5.9” FullView display. It shows all your content with lifesize vibrancy.

The phone also excites multitaskers the world over with its 18:9 aspect ratio. Switching between apps was never this easy, all thanks to a comfortable split-screen experience that lets you have a fun time while browsing your favourite website or playing a game.

4.       Crafty Design that Appeals to Your Senses
The HUAWEI Mate 10 lite has been designed with symmetry at its center. Theunibodydesign gives a premium feel which you can flaunt amongst your friends. It mingles with your mood with its suave colours of Graphite Black, Prestige Gold and Aurora Blue.

5.       Keeps you Pumped up On the Go!

Whether you are a heavy smartphone user, or just wish to stay connected with the world – the HUAWEI Mate 10 lite keeps going throughout the day. Its power-efficient 3340 mAh battery gives long-lasting performance. Now, you will never miss creating memories! The smartphone also takes care of all that treasure trove of memories. With its 8-core Kirin 659 chipset, 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, people can store all their amazing photos and music on the phone.

Friday, 10 November 2017

The Exciting HUAWEI Mate 10 lite Now Available in Aurora Blue


HUAWEI Mate 10 lite is now available in its most popular colour, the Aurora Blue. HUAWEI Pakistan had launched this gamechanging device earlier this week to phenomenal response. People thronged to the market to get their hands on the HUAWEI Mate 10 lite – the world’s first smartphone with four cameras.

The device, touted as the Selfie Superstar has more reason to excite people with its new Aurora Blue colour. It delivers a powerpacked combination of stunning photography and 5.9” FullView display. The 13MP front camera and 16MP rear camera are each paired with a secondary 2MP camera to capture amazing selfies. A Smart Selfie Toning Flash lights up photos in low-light conditions.

HUAWEI has also roped in one of Pakistan’s favourite actors UrwaHocane as its brand ambassador. She has found HUAWEI Mate 10 lite to be the perfect Mate for taking outstanding selfies.

The device also has the perfect harmony of hardware and software. An 8-core Kirin 659 chipset and 4GB RAM gives a fast user experience while the 64GB of internal storage allows people to store all their amazing photos, music and other memories.On the software side, HUAWEI’s Android 7-based EMUI 5.1 gives an outstanding Android experience. The device is extremely power efficient as its 3340mAh battery can easily last up to two days of ordinary use.

Announcing the launch of the exciting colour, Mr. Blueking – General Manager, HUAWEI Consumer Business Group – Pakistan said: “We know what’s essential for today’s consumers, and we created a new device that packs powerful features to keep up. Designed to help you engage with everyone, wherever they are in the world, the HUAWEI Mate 10 lite sets a new standard in innovation with its incredible performance, stylish design and four cameras. And now, this magnificent device is available is the most popular color in the market – Aurora Blue.”

The HUAWEI Mate 10 lite will be available in Aurora Blue colour from November 11, 2017 onwards for PKR 29,999/-.





Thursday, 9 November 2017

Samsung creates another Smart-School at SOS village Lahore


Samsung Electronics, the global technology leader has collaborated with SOS Childrens’ Villages, for the construction of Smart-classes in 9 major cities, to uplift the standard of education in under privilege communities. The Samsung Smart class at SOS Hermann Gmeiner School has been established in the SOS Village at Ferozepur road, Lahore.

SOS Childrens’ Villages have been selected to manage these smart-classes at strategic locations, due to their high credibility and performance in providing superior quality education, accommodation and a healthy environment to nurture the inherent talents among the deprived segments, especially the orphans.

Samsung has so far developed smart classes at; SOS villages of G.T. road Rawalpindi, Sector H-11 Islamabad, Malir Halt Karachi, GattWala Faisalabad, Industrial Estate Multan, Khambaranwala Sialkot, Faisalabad road Sargodha, Dhodial Mansehra and Ferozepur road Lahore.

Samsung Pakistan has invested millions of Rupees for establishment of smart classes and upgrading of these school premises. The upgraded institutions are then operated by the SOS Village with qualified teachers, in accordance with high academic standards, to achieve the defined objectives, while ensuring complete transparency. Hence, free education is being provided to thousands of deserving and under privilege students.



The Managing Director of Samsung Pakistan, Mr. Y.J. Kim stated that; “Being a socially-responsible enterprise – Samsung pursues a generous human-development programe. This smart-class initiative is designed to foster modern education in under-developed regions, by supporting the endeavors of prolific organizations like the SOS Villages. Samsung is making this vital social effort to accelerate social, educational and economic progress in the country”.

SOS Children's Village is a global organization that focuses on family-based, long-term care of the less fortunate children, to give them a chance for a better tomorrow, so they can contribute towards nation-building. This way, Samsung is sharing its success with the communities.






Wednesday, 8 November 2017

A True Game Changer HUAWEI Mate 10 lite Selling like Hot Cakes


The HUAWEI Mate 10 lite has received a phenomenal response from people. HUAWEI launched the phone earlier this week at a glitzy ceremony. Since then, the device is selling like hot cakes! The phone is not only a game-changer in smartphone innovation and photography buthas also garnered rapturous public anticipation.

The HUAWEI Mate 10 lite is the world’s first smartphone with four cameras.People are thronging to get their hands on this Selfie Superstar that has 16MP & 13MP rear & front cameras respectively. The high resolution cameras are paired with a secondary 2MP camera each. The front camera features a Smart Selfie Toning Flash that takes stunning selfies while the rear camera delivers professional-looking bokeh effect in every shot, making it more crisp, clean and artistic.

With a 5.9” FullView display, people can enjoy a gorgeous viewing experience that features an 18:9 aspect ratio. It delivers a comfortable split-screen experience to let people effectively multitask and have a fun time while browsing their favourite website or playing a game.

The device also has the perfect harmony of hardware and software. An 8-core Kirin 659 chipset and 4GB RAMgives a fast user experience while the 64GB of internal storage allows people to store all their amazing photos, music and other memories.

On the software side, HUAWEI’s Android 7-based EMUI 5.1 gives an outstanding Android experience. The device is extremely power efficient as its 3340mAh battery can easily last up to two days of ordinary use.

The demand and appreciation for this series are not limited to everyday consumers, but is also found in top celebrities as well. With such top-of-the-line features, our very own glam-girl UrwaHocane loves taking selfies with the HUAWEI Mate 10 lite. The smartphone has become her perfect mate for capturing the world around her.

The HUAWEI Mate 10 lite is available in Graphite Black and Prestige Goldfor PKR 29,999/- while an Aurora Blue version of this amazing device is also expected to hit the stands this week.


Tuesday, 7 November 2017

The Daraz Black Friday QR Code catches on across Pakistan


Who hasn’t heard? Daraz Black Friday: the biggest, busiest, most stratospheric sale of the year is about to be unleashed into Pakistan’s e-commerce universe in T minus 21 days.

Calendars are being marked, wishlists drawn out and the uninitiated being educated and brought into the Black Friday fold! Word around the internet is that a QR code discount is doing the rounds.

Daraz’s adoption of the QR Code as part of its Black Friday 2017 sale has taken the country by storm. From a distance, QR codes appear as an interlocked grid of pixelated black and white dots. A maze of sorts - at the end of which lies a reward for Daraz’s code-breaking fans: an additional flat Rs.500 discount that can be availed on the Daraz app during the Black Friday sale come November 20th.

What this means is that on Black Friday this year, not only will there be up to 86% off from brands and additional discounts from payment partners, but there will also be an ADDITIONAL Rs 500 discount on the Daraz app for those who scan the Black Friday QR Code.  

The Black Friday QR code is spreading every which direction to Tier 1 cities like Karachi Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Multan and has also infiltrated the smaller cities including Faisalabad, Sargodha, Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Mansehra and Mardan.  

Scattered across stores and venues Pakistan-wide, the code has caught on, intriguing and inviting fans in equal measure to take on Daraz’s tempting proposition.

Thinking outside the grid! Crack the #TheBlackFridayQRCode; avail Rs. 500 OFF

There’s not much cracking needed. Smartphones either come with in-built QR censors and for all the ones that don’t, handy QR scanning apps available in the app/play store have got everyone covered. Here is what you need to do:

1.    Find the Black Friday QR Code`
2.    Scan the QR code. Your smartphone may have an in-built scanner, or you can download a QR code scanner from the Play/App store
3.    Once the code is scanned, you land on a page that gives you your voucher code- save that code somewhere so you can use it on Black Friday
4.    Download the Daraz app and use voucher code on checkout during Black Friday
5.    Enjoy your shopping



GREE to install 400 ton VRF All DC Inverter System in Chughtai Lab Head Office


GREE - a globally leading enterprise of air-conditioners has recently signed a Supply & installation project of 400 ton GREE VRF (ALL DC Inverter) system along with hygienic & fresh air system at Chughtai Lab Head Quarter, Lahore (the state-of-the-art tallest building at Jail Road). Chughtai Lab Head Quarter is a high-tech building which comprises of latest medical examination equipment, performing various kinds of new tests/examinations which were not currently present in Pakistan.

GREE goes out-of-the-way to meet the expectations of its customers, whilst delivering excellence. GREE All DC Inverter VRF System is equipped with extremely high-efficient inverter compressors, and also has four exciting features, different from the traditional inverter air conditioners. This system has an excellent energy saving effect, reducing the electricity cost throughout the year. It also has a smarter network control, more reliable and precise operation which provides the users with the best air-conditioning experience.

The company has been consistently innovating new technologies to create the best-suited products, in accordance with the experts’ insights and the changing needs of the consumers.  

Gree HVAC division has completed many projects in Pakistan such as Coca Cola head office, Bahria Orchard Hospital, Hayat Hospital and Shalimar Hospital, DHA Raya Club.