zain1234 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Long ago when I joined the forum, reviewing the HR applicant thread where intially it was itskamran who posted his grant. Then it was others posting their grants after grants, I thought when would I post a message like this. It was supposed to be posted yesterday but today I can say that by the grace of Allah I got my grant yesterday(Feb 7, 2014) in morning. Thanks to all the friends over here on the forum, who shared and cooperated with each other. and most of all guided and are guiding each other. Especially SMShoaib for maintaining the spreadsheet and posting analysis every month. Thanks to all. Congrats bro...wish you luck for your upcoming steps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cognos Man Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Dear Shoaib, CONGRATULATION! Wonderful news.. You've been a blessing to this forum and I am sure your helping nature will continue to benefit people around you. Best wishes.. VISA GRANTED :notworthy: AOA All: I'd like to share this news to this excellent forum that I've granted my 175 visa today. Here is summary of my timeline: Visa Type: 175 Occupation: Mechanical Engineer Location: Karachi, Pakistan Applied: 14-2-2012 CO Assigned: 6-8-2014 Team: 4 I would like to thank all the forum members especially Immiseeker (Who initiated the timeline sheet in 2008), Pumpkin head, Nosferatu and many more for their continuous support and encouragement in this period which last 9 days less than 2 years. I pray all the other forum members who haven't received their grants yet, that their grant is on their way and Inshaa Allah they will receive it very soon. Thank you all Warm regards Shoaib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cognos Man Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Congratulation Dost! Best wishes... Dear All, I have a secret to share that my case has been approved and Grant letter has been issued today by the grace of Allah Almighty. I thanks to all of you who have guided and supported me. Gave answers to my silly questions. You guys have been there for me in this long long long frustative wait period. I wish every one best of luck. First mile stone has been achieved lets see what's next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMShoaib Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Dear Friends, It was crazy last 3 days so couldn’t update you earlier but I am super glad and excited to inform you that we have received our Medical Call on 6th Feb.. YESS!!! We right away went to Hadi Clinic over here in Kuwait and they finished our medical same day. My baby's medical was finalized next day. Now we are waiting for our GOLDEN EMAIL. Can't thank you friends enough for keep me going all this time. Regards, ICT Business Analyst | Visa: 176 SS(WA) Applied MAY12 | Form80 sent JUN12 | PCC FL Jan14 | Medical Call 6th Feb14 | Waiting.. Congratulation Bro for your Silver Mail. Your are the first one who got silver mail in Feb 2014. I hope this trend will continue and remaining 175/176 will get their respective silver/golden mail in the current month. Nowadays, it is taking around 15 working days to finalize the medicals after it is being received by DIBC. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msvayani Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Hey there any one who has taken Cathay/Qantas itinery ? How you rate it ? I am planning to go for validation with my family .... Hey Nosferatsu good to c These days Cathay is offering some special rates...you can check on their website...it is cheap as compare to actual rates. Cathay/Qantas special rates are not on the website. You have to call or visit them at their Karachi office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Cathay/Qantas special rates are not on the website. You have to call or visit them at their Karachi office. For Cathay we can get the rates on web site. Check cathaypacific.com I can see PKR54,020.00 round trip Karachi - Sydney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinktank Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 For Cathay we can get the rates on web site. Check cathaypacific.com I can see PKR54,020.00 round trip Karachi - Sydney good prices but the transit times are usually 7 to 10hrs. What is the baggage allowance? Any idea? If they allow 30 it is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawais Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 VISA GRANTED :notworthy: AOA All: I'd like to share this news to this excellent forum that I've granted my 175 visa today. Here is summary of my timeline: Visa Type: 175 Occupation: Mechanical Engineer Location: Karachi, Pakistan Applied: 14-2-2012 CO Assigned: 6-8-2014 Team: 4 Upload all documents including form80 by: 27-8-2012 sent 1st e-mail to CO and asked him for receipt of document: 27-8-2012 (no reply from CO) sent 2nd e-mail to CO and asked him for receipt of document: 5-9-2012 (no reply from CO) sent 3rd e-mail to CO and asked him for receipt of document: 18-10-2012 (no reply from CO) CO replied that my application is in routine processing it may take many months to be finalized (standard reply but no acknowledgement of documents); Later on I realized that in their emails, CO specifically mentioned that they don't acknowledge the receipt of documents and auto reply from DIBC confirms the receipt of email (or any document attached with it): 6-11-2012 CO asked for some missing info in form 80: 18-12-2012 Updated form80 sent: 23-12-2012 Sent first inquiry to IGIS (12 months after application lodge): 8-3-2013 Standard reply from IGIS and asked my to contact again in Sept 2013: 14-3-2013 Informed CO about the pregnancy of my wife and expected delivery date: 23-3-2013 CO told that my application is in processing and it will take many months to finalize (standard reply): 11-4-2013 (From the signature I know that my CO has changed) Asked CO about the start of my security checks: 27-6-2013 CO replied in one word "September 2012": 8-7-2013 Sent second inquiry to IGIS (6 months after first inquiry): 5-9-2013 Standard reply from IGIS and asked my to contact again in March 2014: 10-9-2013 Asked CO about the procedure of adding child: 9-10-2013 CO replied and send me the Change of Circumstances form: 28-10-2013 All documents of addition of child completed and sent to CO: 11-11-2013 CO added the child and confirmed by e-mail: 25-11-2013 Told CO that my application has well passed 18 months (standard time of 175 application as per DIBC website) and raised concern: 2-12-2013 Decided to Front Load my medicals and sent email to Health Strategies to activate my HAP IDs: 5-12-2013 Health Strategies sent me HAP IDs: 10-12-2013 Standard reply from CO that it will take many months: 12-12-2013 Booked my medicals (but later on cancelled due to office work): 21-12-2013 Front Loaded my medicals: 9-1-2014 Received Medical Call (Same day, the day I front loaded medicals): 9-1-2014 Medical received by DIBC: 15-1-2014 PCC uploaded: 25-1-2014 Medical Finalized: 3-2-2014 Visa Granted: 5-2-2014 Initial Entry Date: 20-12-2014 Thinking to fly through Cathay/Qantas around 15-3-14 from Khi to Sydney I would like to thank all the forum members especially Immiseeker (Who initiated the timeline sheet in 2008), Pumpkin head, Nosferatu and many more for their continuous support and encouragement in this period which last 9 days less than 2 years. I pray all the other forum members who haven't received their grants yet, that their grant is on their way and Inshaa Allah they will receive it very soon. Thank you all Warm regards Shoaib Congrats bro, wish u all the best VISA GRANTED :notworthy: AOA All: I'd like to share this news to this excellent forum that I've granted my 175 visa today. Here is summary of my timeline: Visa Type: 175 Occupation: Mechanical Engineer Location: Karachi, Pakistan Applied: 14-2-2012 CO Assigned: 6-8-2014 Team: 4 Upload all documents including form80 by: 27-8-2012 sent 1st e-mail to CO and asked him for receipt of document: 27-8-2012 (no reply from CO) sent 2nd e-mail to CO and asked him for receipt of document: 5-9-2012 (no reply from CO) sent 3rd e-mail to CO and asked him for receipt of document: 18-10-2012 (no reply from CO) CO replied that my application is in routine processing it may take many months to be finalized (standard reply but no acknowledgement of documents); Later on I realized that in their emails, CO specifically mentioned that they don't acknowledge the receipt of documents and auto reply from DIBC confirms the receipt of email (or any document attached with it): 6-11-2012 CO asked for some missing info in form 80: 18-12-2012 Updated form80 sent: 23-12-2012 Sent first inquiry to IGIS (12 months after application lodge): 8-3-2013 Standard reply from IGIS and asked my to contact again in Sept 2013: 14-3-2013 Informed CO about the pregnancy of my wife and expected delivery date: 23-3-2013 CO told that my application is in processing and it will take many months to finalize (standard reply): 11-4-2013 (From the signature I know that my CO has changed) Asked CO about the start of my security checks: 27-6-2013 CO replied in one word "September 2012": 8-7-2013 Sent second inquiry to IGIS (6 months after first inquiry): 5-9-2013 Standard reply from IGIS and asked my to contact again in March 2014: 10-9-2013 Asked CO about the procedure of adding child: 9-10-2013 CO replied and send me the Change of Circumstances form: 28-10-2013 All documents of addition of child completed and sent to CO: 11-11-2013 CO added the child and confirmed by e-mail: 25-11-2013 Told CO that my application has well passed 18 months (standard time of 175 application as per DIBC website) and raised concern: 2-12-2013 Decided to Front Load my medicals and sent email to Health Strategies to activate my HAP IDs: 5-12-2013 Health Strategies sent me HAP IDs: 10-12-2013 Standard reply from CO that it will take many months: 12-12-2013 Booked my medicals (but later on cancelled due to office work): 21-12-2013 Front Loaded my medicals: 9-1-2014 Received Medical Call (Same day, the day I front loaded medicals): 9-1-2014 Medical received by DIBC: 15-1-2014 PCC uploaded: 25-1-2014 Medical Finalized: 3-2-2014 Visa Granted: 5-2-2014 Initial Entry Date: 20-12-2014 Thinking to fly through Cathay/Qantas around 15-3-14 from Khi to Sydney I would like to thank all the forum members especially Immiseeker (Who initiated the timeline sheet in 2008), Pumpkin head, Nosferatu and many more for their continuous support and encouragement in this period which last 9 days less than 2 years. I pray all the other forum members who haven't received their grants yet, that their grant is on their way and Inshaa Allah they will receive it very soon. Thank you all Warm regards Shoaib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjamils Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 good prices but the transit times are usually 7 to 10hrs. What is the baggage allowance? Any idea? If they allow 30 it is fine. they only allow 23KG baggage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 good prices but the transit times are usually 7 to 10hrs. What is the baggage allowance? Any idea? If they allow 30 it is fine. Yes you are right. From Karachi, its not that feasible but is appropriate from Dubai in terms of less transit time that is , we can have minimum 3-4 hours transit time if we are flying from dubai . It allows 25 Kg baggage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zain1234 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Yes you are right. From Karachi, its not that feasible but is appropriate from Dubai in terms of less transit time that is , we can have minimum 3-4 hours transit time if we are flying from dubai . It allows 25 Kg baggage Check Cathay site from Dubai its much cheaper as compare with Emirates and Thai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msvayani Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 For Cathay we can get the rates on web site. Check cathaypacific.com I can see PKR54,020.00 round trip Karachi - Sydney The price you are quoting is without taxes and surcharges. If you proceed further to the booking on the website, you will get the final price you have to pay. That is PKR 120,915/- (see screenshot) However, I got my tickets from Qantas Karachi Office for Rs 44,630/- (Karachi to Sydney - One way) Karachi to Bangkok - Cathay Pacific Bangkok to Sydney - Qantas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinktank Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Guys, i feel if you are flying from Lahore than thai it tickets thru IOM are not a bad option. If you are OK with longer transits and 2,3 transfers from Lahore than Cathy is a cheap option. The rate comparison is almost half but comes with the downfalls of very less allowed baggage. 23kg is actually nothing if you have a few suites or jackets and a couple of shoes. IOM gives 40kg weight option which is good and only 2 transits, if I am not mistaken. So all depends on individual preferences here I reckon. Suggestions are welcome though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinktank Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I got my tickets from Qantas Karachi Office for Rs 44,630/- (Karachi to Sydney - One way) Karachi to Bangkok - Cathay Pacific Bangkok to Sydney - Qantas how much weight you are allowed to carry bro? Is it 23kg or more than that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawais Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 VISA GRANTED :notworthy: AOA All: I'd like to share this news to this excellent forum that I've granted my 175 visa today. Here is summary of my timeline: Visa Type: 175 Occupation: Mechanical Engineer Location: Karachi, Pakistan Applied: 14-2-2012 CO Assigned: 6-8-2014 Team: 4 Upload all documents including form80 by: 27-8-2012 sent 1st e-mail to CO and asked him for receipt of document: 27-8-2012 (no reply from CO) sent 2nd e-mail to CO and asked him for receipt of document: 5-9-2012 (no reply from CO) sent 3rd e-mail to CO and asked him for receipt of document: 18-10-2012 (no reply from CO) CO replied that my application is in routine processing it may take many months to be finalized (standard reply but no acknowledgement of documents); Later on I realized that in their emails, CO specifically mentioned that they don't acknowledge the receipt of documents and auto reply from DIBC confirms the receipt of email (or any document attached with it): 6-11-2012 CO asked for some missing info in form 80: 18-12-2012 Updated form80 sent: 23-12-2012 Sent first inquiry to IGIS (12 months after application lodge): 8-3-2013 Standard reply from IGIS and asked my to contact again in Sept 2013: 14-3-2013 Informed CO about the pregnancy of my wife and expected delivery date: 23-3-2013 CO told that my application is in processing and it will take many months to finalize (standard reply): 11-4-2013 (From the signature I know that my CO has changed) Asked CO about the start of my security checks: 27-6-2013 CO replied in one word "September 2012": 8-7-2013 Sent second inquiry to IGIS (6 months after first inquiry): 5-9-2013 Standard reply from IGIS and asked my to contact again in March 2014: 10-9-2013 Asked CO about the procedure of adding child: 9-10-2013 CO replied and send me the Change of Circumstances form: 28-10-2013 All documents of addition of child completed and sent to CO: 11-11-2013 CO added the child and confirmed by e-mail: 25-11-2013 Told CO that my application has well passed 18 months (standard time of 175 application as per DIBC website) and raised concern: 2-12-2013 Decided to Front Load my medicals and sent email to Health Strategies to activate my HAP IDs: 5-12-2013 Health Strategies sent me HAP IDs: 10-12-2013 Standard reply from CO that it will take many months: 12-12-2013 Booked my medicals (but later on cancelled due to office work): 21-12-2013 Front Loaded my medicals: 9-1-2014 Received Medical Call (Same day, the day I front loaded medicals): 9-1-2014 Medical received by DIBC: 15-1-2014 PCC uploaded: 25-1-2014 Medical Finalized: 3-2-2014 Visa Granted: 5-2-2014 Initial Entry Date: 20-12-2014 Thinking to fly through Cathay/Qantas around 15-3-14 from Khi to Sydney I would like to thank all the forum members especially Immiseeker (Who initiated the timeline sheet in 2008), Pumpkin head, Nosferatu and many more for their continuous support and encouragement in this period which last 9 days less than 2 years. I pray all the other forum members who haven't received their grants yet, that their grant is on their way and Inshaa Allah they will receive it very soon. Thank you all Warm regards Shoaib Congrats bro, wish u all the best VISA GRANTED :notworthy: AOA All: I'd like to share this news to this excellent forum that I've granted my 175 visa today. Here is summary of my timeline: Visa Type: 175 Occupation: Mechanical Engineer Location: Karachi, Pakistan Applied: 14-2-2012 CO Assigned: 6-8-2014 Team: 4 Upload all documents including form80 by: 27-8-2012 sent 1st e-mail to CO and asked him for receipt of document: 27-8-2012 (no reply from CO) sent 2nd e-mail to CO and asked him for receipt of document: 5-9-2012 (no reply from CO) sent 3rd e-mail to CO and asked him for receipt of document: 18-10-2012 (no reply from CO) CO replied that my application is in routine processing it may take many months to be finalized (standard reply but no acknowledgement of documents); Later on I realized that in their emails, CO specifically mentioned that they don't acknowledge the receipt of documents and auto reply from DIBC confirms the receipt of email (or any document attached with it): 6-11-2012 CO asked for some missing info in form 80: 18-12-2012 Updated form80 sent: 23-12-2012 Sent first inquiry to IGIS (12 months after application lodge): 8-3-2013 Standard reply from IGIS and asked my to contact again in Sept 2013: 14-3-2013 Informed CO about the pregnancy of my wife and expected delivery date: 23-3-2013 CO told that my application is in processing and it will take many months to finalize (standard reply): 11-4-2013 (From the signature I know that my CO has changed) Asked CO about the start of my security checks: 27-6-2013 CO replied in one word "September 2012": 8-7-2013 Sent second inquiry to IGIS (6 months after first inquiry): 5-9-2013 Standard reply from IGIS and asked my to contact again in March 2014: 10-9-2013 Asked CO about the procedure of adding child: 9-10-2013 CO replied and send me the Change of Circumstances form: 28-10-2013 All documents of addition of child completed and sent to CO: 11-11-2013 CO added the child and confirmed by e-mail: 25-11-2013 Told CO that my application has well passed 18 months (standard time of 175 application as per DIBC website) and raised concern: 2-12-2013 Decided to Front Load my medicals and sent email to Health Strategies to activate my HAP IDs: 5-12-2013 Health Strategies sent me HAP IDs: 10-12-2013 Standard reply from CO that it will take many months: 12-12-2013 Booked my medicals (but later on cancelled due to office work): 21-12-2013 Front Loaded my medicals: 9-1-2014 Received Medical Call (Same day, the day I front loaded medicals): 9-1-2014 Medical received by DIBC: 15-1-2014 PCC uploaded: 25-1-2014 Medical Finalized: 3-2-2014 Visa Granted: 5-2-2014 Initial Entry Date: 20-12-2014 Thinking to fly through Cathay/Qantas around 15-3-14 from Khi to Sydney I would like to thank all the forum members especially Immiseeker (Who initiated the timeline sheet in 2008), Pumpkin head, Nosferatu and many more for their continuous support and encouragement in this period which last 9 days less than 2 years. I pray all the other forum members who haven't received their grants yet, that their grant is on their way and Inshaa Allah they will receive it very soon. Thank you all Warm regards Shoaib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahmad Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Congratulation Dost! Best wishes... Thank you ... I hope you will get GOLDEN EMAIL SOON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauseefahmed Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 thanks guyz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahmad Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 good prices but the transit times are usually 7 to 10hrs. What is the baggage allowance? Any idea? If they allow 30 it is fine. As per my working If you go with Cathay full trip then long transit like 10 to 16 hrs .. Else if you travel from Khi to Bangkok with cathay transit time is 6 hrs which I think is bearable as if flight gets late one can catch the next flight of QANTAS easily.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parissa Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 we passed 16th months of having CO ........ how long more does it take? who knows :I :'( :''( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
047 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 VISA GRANTED :notworthy: AOA All: I'd like to share this news to this excellent forum that I've granted my 175 visa today. Here is summary of my timeline: Visa Type: 175 Occupation: Mechanical Engineer Location: Karachi, Pakistan Applied: 14-2-2012 CO Assigned: 6-8-2014 Team: 4 Upload .................................................. ........................................................... ............................................................ Visa Granted: 5-2-2014 Initial Entry Date: 20-12-2014 Thinking to fly through Cathay/Qantas around 15-3-14 from Khi to Sydney I would like to thank all the forum members especially Immiseeker (Who initiated the timeline sheet in 2008), Pumpkin head, Nosferatu and many more for their continuous support and encouragement in this period which last 9 days less than 2 years. I pray all the other forum members who haven't received their grants yet, that their grant is on their way and Inshaa Allah they will receive it very soon. Thank you all Warm regards Shoaib Congrats Shoaib. So one story ends and another to begin.... Best of luck for your future endeavors.:wubclub: BTW one of my friend is also planning to move (Probably to Brisbane) by end of March 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
047 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Dear All, I have a secret to share that my case has been approved and Grant letter has been issued today by the grace of Allah Almighty. I thanks to all of you who have guided and supported me. Gave answers to my silly questions. You guys have been there for me in this long long long frustative wait period. I wish every one best of luck. First mile stone has been achieved lets see what's next This is a wonderful forum with people helping out:laugh:,Alhamdulillah,got my grant on 6/2/14:notworthy: Assalamu Aliakum. VISA GRANTED Dear Forum Family, By the grace of Almighty Allah i have received Visa Grant Letter just right now. i would like to say thank you all for helping out and supporting and praying for each other. ............................ . Long ago when I joined the forum, reviewing the HR applicant thread where intially it was itskamran who posted his grant. Then it was others posting their grants after grants, I thought when would I post a message like this. It was supposed to be posted yesterday but today I can say that by the grace of Allah I got my grant yesterday(Feb 7, 2014) in morning. Thanks to all the friends over here on the forum, who shared and cooperated with each other. and most of all guided and are guiding each other. Especially SMShoaib for maintaining the spreadsheet and posting analysis every month. Thanks to all. Dear Friends, It was crazy last 3 days so couldn’t update you earlier but I am super glad and excited to inform you that we have received our Medical Call on 6th Feb.. YESS!!! We right away went to Hadi Clinic over here in Kuwait and they finished our medical same day. My baby's medical was finalized next day. Now we are waiting for our GOLDEN EMAIL. Can't thank you friends enough for keep me going all this time. Regards, ICT Business Analyst | Visa: 176 SS(WA) Applied MAY12 | Form80 sent JUN12 | PCC FL Jan14 | Medical Call 6th Feb14 | Waiting.. Congrats rahmed, MaternityRegistrar, tauseefahmed, rigman and Cognos Man.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinktank Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 However, I got my tickets from Qantas Karachi Office for Rs 44,630/- (Karachi to Sydney - One way) Karachi to Bangkok - Cathay Pacific Bangkok to Sydney - Qantas Bro have you got your tickets at 44k? Because I checked the site and it shows 44k but when you proceed further it includes taxes and after that one-way trip mounts to 75k. Can you confirm please... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabregas Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 However, I got my tickets from Qantas Karachi Office for Rs 44,630/- (Karachi to Sydney - One way) Karachi to Bangkok - Cathay Pacific Bangkok to Sydney - Qantas Bro have you got your tickets at 44k? Because I checked the site and it shows 44k but when you proceed further it includes taxes and after that one-way trip mounts to 75k. Can you confirm please... Bro you have to book it via Qantas Reservation office karachi in order to get the 44k ticket..(Pakistan is not in the list of countries on Qantas website).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
047 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Yes bro, I validated my visa almost 2 months ago. How is everything? My heartiest belated congratulations to you on your much awaited grant. :smile: Its lively to see old colleagues....How are you Nosferatu ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 The price you are quoting is without taxes and surcharges. If you proceed further to the booking on the website, you will get the final price you have to pay. That is PKR 120,915/- (see screenshot) [ATTACH=CONFIG]23098[/ATTACH] However, I got my tickets from Qantas Karachi Office for Rs 44,630/- (Karachi to Sydney - One way) Karachi to Bangkok - Cathay Pacific Bangkok to Sydney - Qantas Thats good. Qantas from Dubai to Sydney is much more expensive , almost same rates as Emirates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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