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  • Enlisting top five tools for download/convert videos online

    Enlisting top five tools for download/convert videos online

    Since we started getting high-speed internet, online streaming has become a normal trend. Currently, YouTube is the largest repository of the latest and oldest videos to enjoy. Here we have options to watch videos in multiple resolutions and devices according to our convenience.

    The problem starts when the internet data gets exhausted or you are at a remote location where the network is poor. How to stay entertained while offline? Not just one but we have five different solutions to this problem. Please scroll down to know about some innovative tools for downloading videos directly from YouTube and similar platforms. 

    Top 5 tools to download videos

    1. Vidmate APK

    The vidmate apk file is compatible with almost every latest model of Android devices. It is probably one of the oldest video downloader applications existing on the internet. Before using it for the first time after installation, it allows you to select a regional or international language according to your convenience. The app has an interactive user interface where beginners don’t confuse while searching for their desired video stuff. All the latest released YouTube videos will appear on your homepage screen.

    2. Snaptube

    If you are looking for an allrounder downloader app, we recommend Snaptube. It is available for free of cost in apk file format just like Vidmate. The user interface looks like a typical browser where you can explore all the multimedia stuff. Along with YouTube, users can also explore various social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Users don’t have to register with the app by providing personal credentials. Just install it and start downloading your favorite videos in all desired resolutions.

    3. Snappea

    We understand that not everyone is available on the Android platform. The above two apps are specifically meant for working on Android smartphones only. If you are using a Windows PC or any other operating system, try Snappea. Instead of downloading an app, you just need to open this platform in your browser. Find any YouTube video by keyword in its search bar. The search bar also supports URLs of YouTube videos.

    4. Tubemate

    TubeMate is one of the fastest and lightest Android apps meant for downloading videos and audios on the Android platform. This tool has a simple user interface where you will get infinite YouTube video options to enjoy online as well as offline.  While downloading the file, it will ask you to select the options between video, audio and captions. Options for selecting a number of threads and resolutions are also available.

    5. Savefrom.net

    Here is another convenient option for people who don’t have an Android device. Savefrom.net is a web application accessible with any popular web browsers. A search bar appears on the homepage where you just need to paste the video link. It will instantly download your file in both audio or video format according to the requirement.  

    All these five tools are easy to use even for beginners. Please try and figure out which one is more satisfactory.

  • Waqar Zaka appointed crypto expert by KP Govt, says will work for free

    The Government of Kyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on February 4, 2021, appointed Waqar Zaka as an expert on digital assets (Cryptocurrency & Cryptomining). Zaka was the host of the wildly popular reality show Living on the Edge and is now a YouTuber.

    The Directorate of Science and Technology of KP formed an advisory committee on the “resolutions and recommendation” of KP’s assembly.

    Advisor to Chief Minister (CM) KP on Science and Technology Ziaullah Khan Bangash has been appointed the chairperson for the advisory committee while KP Minister for Finance Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra has been appointed Senior Vice Chairman.

    Sharing the news on social media, Zaka said: “I’m hired as a crypto expert by the government of Pakistan, and I have decided not to charge a single penny and I will provide all my services for free.”

    Along with the official notification, Zaka also shared a video expressing disappointment with the Sindh government for not taking the necessary steps on digital assets.

    “I have contacted the concerned IT person who is working for the Sindh government, and I can show all WhatsApp messages that I have sent to him,” said Zaka. “I have also talked to many people from Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) but no one has taken it seriously.”

    “I will work for free. All province should launch their coin, and Pakistan can generate lots of revenue through digital assets. It will also bring innovation in the processes of tax collection. People should ask Bilawal Bhutto, chairman of PPP, that why these facilities aren’t provided to the common people,” added the host.

    It is noteworthy to mention that KP is the first province in Pakistan to legalise crypto trading, and the administration is planning to launch its own cryptocurrency.

  • K-Electric partners with largest delivery platform Foodpanda & leading tax filing portal Befiler

    K-Electric partners with largest delivery platform Foodpanda & leading tax filing portal Befiler

    Alliance aims at promoting the use of the Karachi Electric (KE) Live mobile app by offering an exclusive discount on the Foodpanda App & Befiler
     
    Karachi – April xx, 2021: K-Electric has announced an exciting offer for new users of its KE Live Mobile application through strategic alliances with Foodpanda – Pakistan’s largest delivery platform, and Befiler – the country’s leading tax filing and NTN registration portal. Customers who download the KE Live App will be able to avail of exclusive discounts of up to PKR 500 on Foodpanda and savings of up to 87% on Befiler portals.
     
    The KE Live App is a complete digital solution offering multiple services on the go and is available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple Appstore. Customers can view their billing history, download duplicate bills and make online bill payments, lodge complaints, and even apply for a new connection from the comfort of their homes. Now, new users will also be provided promo codes to enjoy up to PKR 500 discount on their first order via the Foodpanda App, with the exception of Pandamart.
     
    New KE Live App users can also avail NTN registration and Tax filing services via Befiler at an 87% discounted rate of only PKR 500 rupees. Upon successful download of the KE Live App, a voucher will be delivered to users via SMS on their registered mobile number and email address. Moreover, multiple users can register and avail the offer against one KE account number.
     
    Commenting on these strategic alliances, Imran Rana, Director Communications KE said, “K-Electric continues to prioritize customer-centricity and enrich consumer experience through innovative digital products and solutions. Much like our partners, we share a vision to facilitate customers from the comfort of their homes. The KE Live App and Web Portal are pioneering platforms marking a major milestone via the provision of several facilities under one digital roof.”
     
    “Undocumented economy and weak tax filing culture is a major challenge of Pakistan’s economy, further exacerbated by complexities in tax compliance. Beiler is excited to have partnered with K-Electric to address the issue by offering a simple and user-friendly digital solution to assist citizens of Karachi in their tax compliance for a very nominal fee,” said Akbar Tejani, Befiler’s CEO and Co-Founder.
     
    The KE Live App and Web Portal are evidence of KE’s progressive vision and the fact that customer-centricity is a core tenet of the business strategy.

    Consumers can download the app using the link: http://bit.ly/2PyqkFn

  • Dogecoin tumbles after Elon Musk calls it a ‘hustle’ on ‘SNL’ show

    Dogecoin tumbles after Elon Musk calls it a ‘hustle’ on ‘SNL’ show

    Dogecoin lost more than a third of its price on Sunday after Elon Musk called it a ‘hustle’ during his guest-host spot on the Saturday Night Live (SNL).

    Dogecoin was quoted as low as $0.416 on crypto exchange Binance, down 36% from levels around $0.65 before the show.

    Cryptocurrency enthusiasts had for days been eager to see what he would say, after his tweets, this year turned the once-obscure digital currency, which began as a social media joke, into a speculator’s dream.

    Asked ‘what is dogecoin’, Musk replied, “It’s the future of currency. It’s an unstoppable financial vehicle that’s going to take over the world.”

    When a show cast member Michael Che countered, “So, it’s a hustle?”, Musk replied, “Yeah, it’s a hustle,” and laughed.

    Musk is the rare business mogul to have been asked to host the venerable comedy TV show. His appearance on the iconic late-night show puts Musk back in the spotlight just as Tesla’s stock is losing steam following last year’s monster rally.

    The unconventional CEO has posted numerous comments about cryptocurrencies on Twitter and criticized regular cash for having negative real interest rates. ‘Only a fool wouldn’t look elsewhere,” he said in February.

    His cryptic tweets “Doge” and “Dogecoin is the people’s crypto” that month kicked off a rally in dogecoin – created as a parody on the more mainstream bitcoin and ethereum.

    On Thursday, Musk tweeted: “Cryptocurrency is promising, but please invest with caution!” with a video clip attached in which he said, “it should be considered speculation at this point.”

    But he also said, in the video, that cryptocurrency has a “good chance” of becoming what he called “the future currency of the Earth.”

    Some financial commentators questioned whether it was responsible for Musk to comment on the cryptocurrency, given he has the power to move its price.

    “I think he’s having a lot of fun … He can say anything he wants about dogecoin or cryptos fully aware that just him saying something moves the price,” said James Angel, associate professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, who specializes in financial markets and cryptocurrency.

    “Anyone who wants to play the Elon Musk game should be prepared to lose all their money.”

    The flood of selling appeared to cause problems for popular retail trading platform Robinhood, which tweeted early on Sunday that due to high trading volume and volatility some customers had experienced “intermittent issues” trading cryptocurrencies.

    The company later said the issues had been resolved and that it would contact customers affected by the downtime.

    On crypto data tracker CoinGecko.com, dogecoin has jumped more than 800% over the last month and is now the fourth-largest digital currency, with a market capitalization of $73 billion. It hit a record high Thursday above $0.73.

    Tesla said in February it bought $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin and would soon accept it as a form of payment for its electric cars, a large stride toward mainstream acceptance that sent bitcoin soaring to a record high of nearly $62,000.

    Tesla shares closed 1.3% higher at $672.37 on Friday.

    Some crypto experts said that Sunday’s dogecoin selloff was driven by speculation and that Musk had not hurt its long-term prospects.

    “Long term fundamentals of doge are intact. This is a buying opportunity,” said Jehan Chu, managing partner at Hong Kong blockchain venture capital firm Kenetic Capital.

    “It’s a true social currency – that’s its value.”

  • Amazon’s entry to Pakistan expected to create thousands of jobs

    Amazon’s entry to Pakistan expected to create thousands of jobs

    Amazon has finally added Pakistan to its list of seller countries with Pakistanis now able to create accounts using Pakistani credentials and details.

    As per details, several officials including Aisha Moriani (Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce), Omer Gajial (Ex-Amazon Category Development Head for Amazon North America division), and Shoaib Sarwar (deputy Consul General, Consulate General Pakistan, Los Angeles) along with the team members of NECC (National Ecommerce Council) and Badar Khushnood from Pakistan Software Houses Association have played an important role in this development.

    This is a huge milestone and will transform Pakistan’s economy as more sellers from the country will visit the platform.

    Earlier, advisor to Prime Minister (PM) Iman Khan on Commerce and Trade, Abdul Razak Dawood stressed that e-commerce has changed the business practice and that Pakistan must pay attention to it.

    Besides, after COVID-19 e-commerce practices have increased by many folds, and it is a great oppertunity for women, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs.

    On this occasion, Special Assitant to PM, Dr Shahbaz Gill said: “The contemporary government has achieved a milestone that the country had been unable to achieve for more than ten years.”

    “Pakistan will enter into the global market, and it will generate economic activity of millions, that will also create many employment opportunities, thank you, Imran Khan,” he added.

    In addition, Pakistan’s largest EdTech platform, Extreme Commerce has trained millions of people for Amazon selling and trading and complete e-commerce.

    The company has said that “The new era of e-commerce boom for Pakistan is about to start. Get your agencies ready for more business, aa you are about to get flooded with Pakistani manufacturers and brands who would need your services to take them to Amazon. Do your best, do not let the brand Pakistan down ever again, please.”

    In less than 24-48 hours, Pakistan will hopefully show up in the list of allowed countries for Amazon sellers. You…

    Posted by Extreme Commerce on Wednesday, May 5, 2021
  • Governor Sindh Visits K-Electric’s BQPS-III Power Plant, Reviews Swift Progress of Unit One

    Governor Sindh Visits K-Electric’s BQPS-III Power Plant, Reviews Swift Progress of Unit One

    Governor Sindh Imran Ismail visited K-Electric’s Bin Qasim Power Station-III (BQPS-III) project to review the progress on the latest addition to Karachi’s power network. The visit followed a meeting between KE’s Senior Leadership and the Governor Sindh where KE presented an update on the company’s preparedness for Ramadan and the 2021 summer season.

    BQPS-III is a USD 650 million project which will be adding 900 MW of generation capacity to KE’s existing network. This mega-project is progressing on the back of close collaboration between leading engineering firms who are partnering with KE to achieve a shared vision of empowering Karachi. Work is progressing swiftly, and the first unit of 450 MW is over 70% complete and is expected to come online in the next 5 to 6 weeks. The high-efficiency plant will be utilizing RLNG as its primary fuel source. Not only is this expected to reduce the carbon footprint, the inclusion of RLNG will further diversify the company’s fuel mix and bring savings by lowering import costs for the government by eliminating the need for furnace oil.

    KE officials were joined by senior representatives from Siemens, SSGC, and PLL, who apprised the Governor of the progress on the construction of a spur pipeline which will be supplying 150mmcfd of gas to BQPS-III, which is keeping pace with the plant’s progress and is also over 90% complete. The underlying Gas Supply Agreement between SSGC and PLL is also in advanced stages and is expected to be finalized as soon as necessary approvals are received from the Government, ensuring an adequate supply of fuel to energize the plant.

    Commenting on his visit, Governor Imran Ismail said, “The sincerity of the Government of Pakistan is evident in the support they have extended to KE, and I am pleased to see that Sehr and Iftar times during this Ramadan are exempt from load-shed as a result. I’m monitoring the situation daily to ensure that the best possible facilitation is given to the citizens of Karachi. Seeing the scale and progress of work and the commitment with which KE is working, I feel positive for the future of the city. KE’s management and representatives from Siemens, SSGC, and PLL have assured me that they are working to complete the project on time, and I have instructed them to resolve any bottlenecks that may affect the energization of the plant which is expected to be inaugurated by the Honorable Prime Minister. In this process, I have also assured them of my fullest support from my office and from the Government of Pakistan.”

    CEO K-Electric, Moonis Alvi said, “We’re grateful to the Governor Imran Ismail sahab and our partners at Siemens, SSGC, and PLL for visiting BQPS-III today. The timely execution of this project is critical to meet Karachi’s future demand, and we are all working around the clock to ensure the same. I also want to commend the Government of Pakistan for their support to KE and Karachi, especially during Ramadan which has enabled us to fully support Karachi’s power requirements. We look forward to this support in the summer months as well. Without their assistance and collaboration, it would not be possible for us to realize this dream for Karachi.”

    Speaking with media during his visit to under construction BQPS-III site, Mr. Imran Maniar, Managing Director Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) said, “It is very important for us to work together with KE which is also our largest customer. Timely energization of this plant is necessary and we are working with KE to ensure their RLNG requirement is met. SSGC is pleased to be playing its role in this process.”

  • ‘Japan to hire thousands of IT experts from Pakistan’

    ‘Japan to hire thousands of IT experts from Pakistan’

    The Government of Japan has decided to hire thousands of IT professionals from Pakistan in the coming years. As per details, the Japanese government is looking for people with expertise in cloud computing, data sciences, programming and artificial intelligence (AI).

    Delegations from the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) met officials from the Ministry of Overseas and Human Resources Development and experts from the Pakistan Association of Software Houses for IT and ITES (P@SHA) for recruitment.

    It is also mandatory to learn the basic Japanese language besides degrees and required skills to avail job opportunities in Japan.

    Furthermore, the above-stated organisations and departments will give visas, funds for travel and other expenses to the hired candidates.

    Both countries have collaborated because Japan needs programmers and people with expertise in AI and data sciences. But, they added that the Pakistani government have to arrange boot camps for six months to one year to train people with the required skills.

    This step has been taken to balance the cultural diversity as Indians and Bangladeshi IT companies are already dominating the Japanese market.

    The Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) has recently begun to advertise jobs for hiring different professionals.

    Pakistan is currently producing over 25,000 IT graduates every year in various disciplines of IT and computer sciences.

    Experts say that Pakistan’s export of IT professionals could reach nearly 1,000 per year, which is a good number in the prevailing circumstances.

    The local industry has been expanding its businesses in various dimensions in the past one and half years to meet the demand of the local and foreign markets, which has resulted in significant job openings for new graduates in recent months.

    More than 16,000 Pakistanis reside in various cities of Japan. This community maintains a positive image in Japan and linkages with the department of the host country that help Pakistani students in the pursuit of their careers and businesses.

  • ‘Govt to renegotiate programme with IMF’: Finance Minister

    ‘Govt to renegotiate programme with IMF’: Finance Minister

    The new Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin has said that the government of Pakistan is trying to renegotiate the terms of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.

    Tarin said this during the National Assembly Finance and Revenue meeting on Monday. He said he is trying to convince IMF that price hikes in electricity tariffs will only create problems for the people, as the country is already deeply impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

    “We have assured IMF of reducing circular debt but the demand of increasing tariff is not understandable,” he said.

    Tarin further added that the terms and conditions can also be fulfilled if the government “curtails circular debt through other means instead of increasing the tariff.”

    “Financial and monetary wallets are open all over the world but the IMF’s sword is only hanging over us,” Tarin maintained.

    In addition, the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) cannot be managed by the government, and they must be privatised.

    “The 17 per cent General Sales Tax (GST) rate is very high, and a mechanism has been prepared for its reduction,” he said.

    On stabilising Pakistan’s economy, the finance minister said that the four to five per cent economic growth is enough for Pakistan, and the government will now focus on achieving the above-stated targets.

    He regretted that the government is spending 85 per cent revenue on only nine cities and rarely invests in education and health.

    Unless the country moved to higher economic growth, nothing would improve, and if we continue with stabilisation that has been in place for over two years, neither revenue collection would go up, nor job opportunities would be available to people, he explained.

    He said the government would increase the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) in the next budget and provide equal growth opportunities to all provinces.

    As the country lacks proper planning, Tarin said that he had selected 10 to 12 sectors on which economic experts had already started working so that they could come up with long-term planning for areas such as price stability, agriculture, industry, revenue, housing, social protection, national services, debt management and privatisation of loss-making state-run entities.

    The committee chairman assured the finance minister of all cooperation by committee members.

  • Honda increases bike prices for the fourth time in 2021

    Honda increases bike prices for the fourth time in 2021

    Honda has increased the prices of its motorcycles for the fourth time this year bringing the new CD70 (cash deposit) to Rs84,500.

    Furthermore, the famous Honda CG-125 has seen a price hike of Rs3,000 as it will now cost Rs139,500 against the old price of Rs 136,500. The price for CD70-Dream has jumped to Rs 90,500 after an increase of Rs2,600.

    New price list for Honda bikes after price increase
    New price list for Honda bikes after price increase

    The new price of CG-125 (self starter) is now 167,500, while the price of a CB-125F is Rs200,500. CB-150F is for Rs255,500 after an increase of Rs3,000.

    Earlier in April 2021, the motorbikes manufacturing company increased the prices up to Rs1,600 of Honda CD70, CD dream and Honda Pridor. The Honda CG125, CG 125F, Honda CG 125s, and Honda CB 150F each witnessed a price jump of Rs1,600.

    The increase in the prices is happening now for the fourth time in 2021. First, the company increased the prices on New Year’s Eve. One month later, the company announced another price increase on February 1.

    Honda Atlas has not provided any reason for price inflation. The value of the rupee had strengthened against the dollar and the general public was naturally expecting a decrease in the price, but Honda has lambasted people with four consecutive price hikes.

    Lastly, Honda Atlas is famous for monotony in technology and design. Since the 1990s, Honda hasn’t brought any technical or aesthetical innovation to its bikes. In an insult to injury, the general sentiment is that the quality of bikes has further deteriorated.

    How would you rate this attitude of Honda? Let us know in the comment section.

  • Honda Pakistan to launch already ‘discontinued’ City with decade-old engine

    Honda Pakistan to launch already ‘discontinued’ City with decade-old engine

    The wait is over because Honda Pakistan will soon be launching its new variant of Honda City.

    Competitor companies are already coming up with new models – for example, Toyota recently revealed its most anticipated Yaris series. Hyundai has already launched Tucson and will soon introduce Elantra. New entrants are already coming up with competitive models like MG and Changan. Hence it is imperative for Honda Atlas Pakistan Limited (ATPL) to introduce something worthwhile.

    If you want to know the release details of the car, you need to understand the generation and chassis codes system. The generation of Honda City currently in Pakistan is as old as the fifth generation in line with chassis code GM2/GM3.

    The 5th gen model was replaced by the 6th gen back in 2014. The 6th gen had chassis code GM4/GM5/GM6/GM9. The Honda City in our region (ASEAN) is known as GM6, and it came in 2014 and remained till 2019.

    Logically, the GM6 variant will be replaced with the most recent model of Honda City (7th gen) that was launched in Thailand in November 2019. However, Pakistan has been unable to launch the 7th gen is because it follows the Honda Indonesia product lineup. Honda has not yet introduced the 7th gen model in Indonesia.

    Besides, when it comes to the design and performance of the new Honda City: it is bolder, bigger and as per Honda, much better equipped with improved driving dynamics.

    However, some reports have suggested that Honda Atlas is working on bringing the GN1, which is the newest generation of Honda City, but it is not happening anytime soon.

    According to Pakistan Import Data, Honda Altas imported Complete Built Units (CBU) of the 6th generation (one model before 7th gen) from Thailand.

    The data further shows that this variant will have an L15Z engine with a 1.5L engine; it is the same engine that we have in the contemporary model of Honda City.

    Importing the 6th gen model means one thing: Honda imports the foreign model and then after analysis, starts local production. But there are chances that car enthusiasts will severely criticise this decision as Honda Thailand has already discontinued the 6the gen model.

    Instead of introducing the 7th gen model, Honda fans will get a ‘new model’ that has been discontinued globally, with reportedly, the same decade-old engine.