In the ever-evolving world of global financial markets, Muhammad Shahbaz Ahsan, popularly known as Forex BabG, is making his mark through his understanding of market trends, strategic thinking, and passion for forex trading. Recognized among FHM Pakistan’s 100 Most Influential People, he represents a growing generation of individuals exploring opportunities in the global currency market.

With a focus on navigating market movements and understanding the dynamics of international currencies, his journey reflects the importance of knowledge, discipline, and continuous learning in a competitive financial landscape.

His feature celebrates his presence and influence in the world of forex.

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Los Angeles, California — October 25, 2026

The Dua Brand USA marked its presence on the international entertainment stage as a sponsor of Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Once Upon a Time concert, held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.

Known for hosting the Academy Awards, the Dolby Theatre provided a prestigious setting for an evening celebrating the music and cultural influence of one of Pakistan’s most celebrated vocalists. The event brought South Asian musical talent to an internationally recognized venue, highlighting the continued appeal of Pakistani music among audiences around the world.

The sponsorship reflects The Dua Brand’s interest in connecting with international audiences through entertainment and cultural experiences. By supporting a concert featuring Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, the brand contributed to an event that showcased the reach of South Asian music beyond geographical boundaries.

Mahsam Raza, Founder and CEO of The Dua Brand, met Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan at the venue and the two were photographed together during the event, marking a memorable moment for Mahsam Raza and the brand’s association with the international entertainment industry.

Alongside his entrepreneurial role, Mahsam Raza is an actor and producer associated with Leech, a film by Glamora Films. He also dreams of producing a film one day featuring an original soundtrack by Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, reflecting his interest in bringing together cinema and music.

The Dua Brand’s involvement in the concert represents an opportunity to support Pakistani musical talent on a global platform while strengthening its association with the wider entertainment landscape.

As Pakistani artists continue to reach international audiences, events such as this demonstrate how music and cultural experiences can create connections across borders. For The Dua Brand, the sponsorship at the Dolby Theatre represents a notable step in its engagement with international entertainment and South Asian cultural representation.

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With the increasing tendency of users to hold onto older smartphones due to cost and complexity, Samsung’s Trade-In initiative addresses a key consumer need, making upgrades more accessible, seamless, and rewarding.

That old phone could help you pay for your new Galaxy S26 Ultra

Through this programme, consumers can exchange their existing smartphones, Samsung Flagship phones and iPhones, and receive instant value, which can be utilized towards the purchase of a new Galaxy device.

Samsung Galaxy S22 to Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra can be traded in

As well as iPhone 13 to iPhone 16 Pro max

Afraid of Losing Data? Smart Switch to the Rescue!

Using Samsung Smart Switch, you can transfer all your data from your old Samsung phone and even your old iPhone to the new phone, without losing anything at all.

Don’t Walk, Run to your Nearest Samsung Store

The Trade-in programme is currently available across selected retail outlets in Lahore and Islamabad, where you can follow a seamless process to avail Trade-in.

There are 15 Shops in Lahore, 5 in Islamabad, and 4 in Rawalpindi, which can be located at Samsung Galaxy Trade-In Program | Samsung Pakistan.

Don’t wanna step away from your Comfy Couch? Samsung’s Got You Covered

You can upgrade with ease from Samsung’s official eStore [www.samsung.com/pk], where users can check their device value online through a simple and quick process.

Zong Sweeps in To Make Life Easier

You can also avail Samsung’s amazing Trade-in deals through Zong stores in

1. Lahore [S-19, R-33-A, Shahra-e-Quaid-e-Azam, opposite state Bank, Mall Road]
2. Islamabad [Zong CSC Redco Plaza Blue Area]

Samsung Just Made Upgrading Affordable

Speaking on the initiative, Samsung Pakistan emphasized its commitment to enhancing consumer convenience and accelerating upgrade cycles through meaningful innovation.

The campaign is anchored in the message:
“Purana Phone Laao, Naya Phone Lejao, Behtareen Qeemat Par”, reinforcing the idea that a consumer’s existing device holds significant value towards their next upgrade.

In addition to instant valuation, customers purchasing new Galaxy flagship devices through Trade-in will also benefit from a one-time free screen replacement, further enhancing the overall value proposition.

By simplifying the upgrade journey, Samsung aims to encourage consumers to transition from outdated devices to the latest Galaxy innovations, unlocking enhanced performance, design, and AI-powered experiences.

Consumers can visit samsung.com/pk or their nearest participating retail outlet to learn more and avail the offer.

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Much like Pakistani households, Turkish homes and restaurants treat food as a celebration rather than a necessity. Slow-cooked meats, fresh breads, yoghurt-based accompaniments, and spice-forward dishes form the backbone of both cuisines.

Pakistani travellers will instantly recognise the joy of grilled meats, long-simmered stews, and freshly baked bread, whether served in a bustling İstanbul eatery or a roadside café in Anatolia.

Kebabs: A Familiar Love, A New Expression:

If kebabs are close to your heart, Türkiye will win you over instantly. From Adana’s fiery minced kebabs to Bursa’s buttery indulgence of İskender kebab, Turkish kebabs offer diversity beyond the skewers Pakistanis know and love. Served with pidebread, grilled vegetables, and yoghurt, they feel both familiar and refreshingly refined.

Bread Culture: From Lavas to Pide

Pakistani travellers will be delighted by Türkiye’s bread culture. Soft pide, crisp simit, and flaky gözleme echo the central role of roti and naan in Pakistani meals. Bread is not an accessory here, it is the foundation of the table, just as it is back home

Rice, Stews, and Comfort Plates

While biryani may reign supreme in Pakistan, Turkish pilav(rice) pairs beautifully with slow-cooked meat dishes and vegetable stews. Pakistani travellers often find comfort in Turkish tencere yemekleri. A home-style dish that resembles daal, korma, and yakhni in spirit if not spice level.

Desserts: A Sweet Revelation

No food journey in Türkiye is complete without dessert. Syrup-soaked baklava, cheese-filled künefe, and milk-based sweets offer a richness Pakistani food lovers deeply appreciate. Paired with strong Turkish tea or coffee, desserts become an experience rather than an ending.

For Pakistanis travelling to Türkiye, the magic lies in recognition. The flavours may be gentler, the spices more restrained, but the soul of the food is warm, generous, and communal which feels unmistakably familiar. For travellers from Pakistan, Türkiye is not just a destination, it is a table where you instantly belong.

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The transformation is already visible to those paying attention. Pakistan now ranks fourth globally in freelance IT services, with AI and machine learning projects representing the fastest-growing category. Platforms like Upwork and Fiverr report that Pakistani developers are increasingly winning contracts for natural language processing, computer vision, and predictive analytics, not just data labeling and basic scripting. Local AI startups are securing international funding, with several crossing the million-dollar revenue threshold by serving clients in the UAE, UK, and North America. Corporate Pakistan is waking up too, with major banks, telecom providers, and e-commerce platforms investing in AI capabilities that would have been outsourced five years ago. This isn’t aspiration, it’s momentum.

What makes Pakistan particularly dangerous as a contender is the chip-on-the-shoulder mentality that comes from decades of being underestimated. Pakistani developers don’t just want to participate in the AI economy, they want to prove they belong at the top table. This psychological edge manifests in work ethic that borders on obsessiveness, with developers teaching themselves cutting-edge frameworks through late nights and weekends, contributing to open-source projects to build credibility, and underbidding established competitors just to get in the door and demonstrate competence. It’s the hustle mindset applied to an entire nation’s tech sector, and it’s creating a generation willing to outwork, outlearn, and outlast competitors who’ve grown comfortable.

Indus AI Week crystallizes this emerging contender narrative by gathering the ecosystem in one place, showcasing Pakistani AI talent to international observers, connecting local developers with global opportunities, demonstrating real AI implementations across sectors from agriculture to healthcare, and signaling to the world that Pakistan isn’t asking for a seat at the table anymore, it’s building its own table. The Pakistanis who left for Silicon Valley, London’s tech scene, or Dubai’s startup ecosystem possess exactly the networks, expertise, and credibility to accelerate this momentum, but only if they engage before the opportunity becomes obvious to everyone else.

The global AI race has a new contender, and dismissing Pakistan because of old assumptions means missing the biggest emerging market story in artificial intelligence. Join Indus AI Week to witness this transformation firsthand, connect with the talent driving it, and position yourself at the ground floor of what could become one of the decade’s most surprising success stories. The smart money is always early to emerging opportunities. Pakistan’s AI moment is arriving whether the world is ready to acknowledge it or not. The only question is whether you’ll recognize the contender before the rest of the field does, or whether you’ll be explaining years from now why you didn’t see it coming.

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In 2022, during her time in Pakistan, Mahnoor photographed Tabish Hashmi, one of the country’s most influential media personalities—renowned as a television show host, actor, and comedian. The portraits from this collaboration became part of a nationwide media campaign and were displayed on major billboards across Pakistan, published in national print, and circulated through digital media platforms countrywide, reaching millions.

“Her photographs don’t capture silence, they give it voice”

Mahnoor’s fine-art photography first entered global curatorial discourse through PhotoVogue by Vogue Italia, a competitive and widely recognized photography curation platform that features photographers shaping contemporary fine-art narratives. Her selection on PhotoVogue strengthened her visibility among internationally published photography artists.

Her art has been recognized worldwide through exhibitions and publications.

Her conceptual photography projects have also been featured in Analog.Cafe, Corona Times, TheatreArtLife, CanvasRebel, VoyageHouston, NY Art Life and several other international photography and art publications. These platforms revisited her work as part of the larger movement of Pakistani artists influencing fine-art photography in the US, Asia, and Europe.

“A critically discussed and internationally featured fine-art photography series.

Her projects continue to be recognized through curated exhibitions across international art hubs including

China, Turkey, Barcelona (Spain), New York (USA), and other major fine-art districts across Asia, Europe, and the United States.

“Selected among major international fine-art photography portfolios.”

“Curated and showcased in international exhibition and art circuits.”

In China, her photography has been selected for exhibition-style showcases across highly competitive creative districts. Her work has also been featured in gallery circuits and curated art spaces in Turkey and Barcelona, Spain, reaffirming her presence in major international fine-art exhibitions

“A globally exhibited series reaffirming her international recognition.”

“A defining national photography collaboration displayed nationwide in 2022.”

Mahnoor is a recognized member of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and American Photographic Artists (APA), including active involvement with the professional photography associations that represent accomplished and internationally active photographers. Her involvement in these networks reinforces her artistic credibility, career longevity, and international photography presence.

Her award-recognized work includes Honorable Mentions at the Julia Margaret Cameron Award and Pollux Awards in the Professional Fine-Art Photography category, further strengthening her credibility among internationally recognized photographers. Her work continues to be referenced in curated virtual global art networks including Shim Art Network, Artsy, and other international photography showcases.

Mahnoor’s photography practice stands out not just for its artistic depth, but for the scale of recognition.

Her work has traveled from Pakistan’s national media landscape to global fine-art platforms, galleries, and exhibitions, making her one of the few Pakistani fine-art photographers whose work holds both mainstream national visibility and curated international credibility.Her conceptual series—Cheekh, Noor: The Light Within, Alone, Lamhe, Goonj, Loss, Lies & Lost, and The World of Duality—continue to be regarded as internationally relevant bodies of work that represent Pakistan’s fine-art photography footprint abroad.

As the world steps into 2026, Mahnoor’s art remains part of the larger global dialogue revisiting Pakistani photographers influencing fine-art photography across continents, particularly in the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Her career continues to be recognized as part of Pakistan’s most internationally active and widely exhibited fine-art photography voices.

Mahnoor Nasir Khan is a Pakistani fine-art photographer whose work has been internationally published and globally exhibited. Her conceptual photography projects have appeared in national campaigns, global galleries, and curated international art circuits, reinforcing her artistic impact across Pakistan and worldwide.

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Listening to both perspectives is not just about fairness—it’s about understanding. One person’s truth may be colored by pain, misunderstanding, or incomplete facts. By hearing the other side, we open ourselves to clarity and avoid judging too quickly.

In life, whether it’s a conflict between friends, a workplace issue, or even news we consume, patience and balance are essential. Hear both sides, then decide. Wisdom grows where judgment is delayed.

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Reasons for the Decline in Youth Health

1. Increased Screen Time: Excessive use of smartphones, tablets, and computers has led to a sedentary lifestyle, contributing to obesity, eye strain, and mental health issues.
2. Poor Diet: Consuming high amounts of processed foods, sugary drinks, and fast food has resulted in a rise in obesity, diabetes, and other diet-related health problems.
3. Lack of Physical Education: Reduced emphasis on physical education in schools and decreased participation in sports and outdoor activities have contributed to a decline in physical fitness.
4. Urbanization: Increased urbanization has led to a decrease in open spaces, making it difficult for youngsters to engage in outdoor activities.
5. Mental Health: Growing pressure to perform academically, socially, and professionally has resulted in increased stress, anxiety, and depression.
6. Role Models: Unhealthy habits and lifestyles portrayed by influencers and celebrities can encourage youngsters to adopt similar habits.
7. Socio-Economic Factors: Limited access to healthcare, healthy food options, and safe spaces for physical activity can hinder youngsters from maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Consequences of a Sedentary Lifestyle

• Obesity and related health issues
• Increased risk of chronic diseases (diabetes, heart disease, etc.)
• Mental health problems (depression, anxiety, etc.)
• Decreased productivity and academic performance
• Reduced life expectancy

Breaking the Cycle

To address this issue, it’s essential to:

• Encourage physical activity and outdoor play
• Promote healthy eating habits and nutrition education
• Increase awareness about mental health and provide support
• Provide access to healthcare and resources
• Set positive role models and promote healthy lifestyles

The decline in youth health is a pressing concern that requires immediate attention. By understanding the reasons behind this trend and working together to promote healthy habits, we can empower youngsters to lead active, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

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Societal Issues Highlighted:

1. Absurd Expectations from Wives to Fix Husbands: The drama critiques the unrealistic expectations placed on wives to reform their husbands’ flaws, emphasizing the need for mutual growth and understanding.
2. Life-Long Impact of a Neglected Child: Through Fahad Mustafa’s character, the serial poignantly portrays the long-lasting effects of childhood neglect, highlighting the importance of nurturing and support.
3. Pressure on Eldest Child to Bear Everything with a Smile: Hania Aamir’s character exemplifies the burdens placed on eldest children, revealing the consequences of suppressing emotions and expectations.
4. Elders Can Be Toxic and Hurtful: The drama bravely addresses the often-overlooked issue of toxic elderly figures, showcasing the harm caused by their hurtful words and actions.

“Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum” is a powerful commentary on the societal issues plaguing our communities. By tackling these sensitive topics, the drama encourages viewers to reflect on their own relationships, behaviors, and beliefs. Fahad Mustafa and Hania Aamir’s performances bring depth and nuance to the narrative, making the drama a must-watch. Let’s continue to support such impactful storytelling and work towards creating a more empathetic and inclusive society.

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Reason 1: Relatable Characters

The show’s six main characters – Rachel, Monica, Ross, Joey, Chandler, and Phoebe – are expertly crafted to be relatable and endearing. Each character’s unique personality, quirks, and flaws make them lovable and authentic, allowing audiences to identify with them on a personal level.

Reason 2: Universal Themes

Friends tackles universal themes like friendship, love, career struggles, and growing up, making it a show that resonates with people from all walks of life. These themes are timeless and continue to be relevant today, allowing new generations of viewers to connect with the show.

Reason 3: Humor and Wit

The show’s clever writing, sarcasm, and comedic timing have become iconic, making it a masterclass in sitcom humor. Friends’ ability to balance humor with heartwarming moments keeps audiences laughing and invested.

Reason 4: Nostalgia and Sentimentality

For many, Friends is a nostalgic trip back to the 90s and early 2000s. Re-watching the show evokes memories of a bygone era, making it a sentimental favorite. New viewers, too, can experience this nostalgia by proxy, connecting with the show’s retro charm.

Reason 5: Cultural Significance

Friends has become a cultural phenomenon, influencing fashion, music, and pop culture. References to the show are still ubiquitous, with catchphrases like “How you doin’?” and “I’ll be there for you” remaining ingrained in our collective consciousness.

Friends’ enduring popularity stems from a combination of relatable characters, universal themes, humor, nostalgia, and cultural significance. As new generations discover the show, its timeless charm ensures it will remain a never-ending favorite among audiences. So, go ahead, grab a coffee at Central Perk, and revel in the show’s eternal appeal!

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