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A sneak peek into the personal life of veteran actor Asad Malik
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Fatimah shares some beauty tips for a sassy chic look
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The baroque inspired collection By Faika Karim
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Fashion is all about expressing your inner self and no matter how chic, it is incomplete until you make it your own. From runway to red carpet we have learned that no two women wear any dress quite the same way, hence we always aim to make Ebuzz Magazine all about enhancing the personal style. In this issue we take a sneak peek into the personal life of veteran actor Asad Malik. In a detailed interview he enunciates The autumn/winter fashion season is almost upon us so his journey in the Entertainment Industry and also answers it’s time to sort through your closets and drawers and some fun questions. switch over your space from summer to winter. Warm and fuzzy coats, classic tailored suits, velvet, big belts, Beauty section features the talented Fatimah Khurram who lingerie, patch work and pleats will some of the fashion besides holding a master degree from NCA is also a certified trends that will be wearing this year. beautician from City & Guilds. Being an expert on the topic she Like Roman philosopher, Seneca said: shares some beauty tips about how to look like a sassy chic. “We live not according to reason, but according to fashion.” Pakistani Fashion industry is continuously flourishing as we Packed full of fashion, trends, designer interviews and witness several fashion weeks in a year calendar. In this issue runway review, Ebuzz magazine will be keeping you we have Bridal Couture Week which was held in Karachi, updated with all the latest happenings of the town. featuring top designers from all over the country. For all the First up, we managed to grab a coffee with Hina Butt to brides getting married this season, keep an eye on the latest see how she manages her work as a designer, politician bridal trends as our runway report features highlights of the and a wife. show. Not only limited to Pakistan, we traveled to London to For the coming winter season, there are some of bring the latest from Pakistan Fashion Week, London Season 9. essential winter stuff you should have in your wardrobe. See the best looks from PFDC Loreal Paris Bridal Week On the cover we have Faika Karim Prague collection – shot at and Pakistan London Fashion Week and our runway beautiful locations of Prague. The collection is inspired from reviews. history and culture of Muslim civilization. This month, we bring you the fashion shoot from the bridal collection of HSY featuring super model Amna This issue also features the very first episode of Season One Ilyas. of our very own Game of Clothes - an interesting series of We also got the chance to chit chat with Ehtesham trend articles in which we will visit three brands and style Ansari who is celebrity / fashion stylist & consultant our blogger to give you three best looks out of their latest and also we are in conversation with Adnan Jahangir, a collection. Stay tuned for more episodes in the coming issues. kathak dancer from Pakistan to know how he pursued his career and his other passions. In Rapid fire section we throw some rapid questions to our Last but not the least, there is an exclusive travel dairy very talented and charming Sumbul Iqbal. of Hina Butt and DJ Shah Munir. Other than this, there are a lot of interesting articles Inside Shoot features Datchi - the eye catching handcrafted which will engage and you will enjoy exploring them. design brand. See you with our next issue! Happy Reading
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talks about his journey in Entertainment Industry
Asad Malik
Give us a little introduction about yourself, how it all started? Hmm how it all started is a great story, well having a friendly relation with a few people who really wanted me to somehow get into showbiz gave me a boost but however at first I had been avoiding it but it happened when it had to happen by accident. I remember that I had to meet a few people who were going to someone’s place and they hitched me along with them, so when I went cluelessly there at an unknown place, I saw Mr. Abid Ali over there being his huge fan I was wowed, well just like that we had a conversation and I found him a very nice person. That’s when he asked me, “do you want do our next project?” I was surprised and all I could say was that I have no idea how to act and he replied that it’s not a problem at all we will teach you. And then I asked him will I be famous? and with a hope in his eyes he said hopefully you will be. And that’s how it started.
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Let’s start from the beginning, your first movie “Qayamat ke baad”, tell us about your role and your experience. As per my character is concerned then it’s an over ambitious person who is really rebellious and angry because whatever he had in mind, he never got those things in his life. He is a person who just wants everything and that’s the character of the person I played. And as far as the movie is concerned, well it’s about three friends who disperse and then meet again after a long time, I was one of the lead role in the movie along with Tauqeer Nasir and Amir Malik who played the role of the other 2 friends in which one of the friend is a journalist the other one is a big businessman and then there is me who has become a huge drug lord. You started your acting career from movies and then shifted to drama industry? Well, I found movies very unethical and everyone you would come across would lie to you and I could not really survive in such an environment where people are lying to each other therefore I had to make a decision and I had to switch to something better than that and in search for that I found that Television, the drama industry was the place for me. As movie industry is growing in Pakistan, what are your views about it?
Umm, it is growing because more and more educated people are coming in, people are doing things on very much better grounds with better resources and on modern lines which is the best thing and that’s why I have recently been a part of a movie called “SayaE-Khuda-E-Zuljalal” and I think If things keep going the way they are, we will better than everyone else. You are doing movie after a long time, if we are not wrong you did your last movie in 1993, tell us about your experience in Saya-E-Khuda-EZuljalal and your role in the movie? Strangely my experience was pretty similar because it’s all about acting, whether it’s a movie or its on television, the fact is that it’s all about facing the camera so there wasn’t much of a difference in it for me but yes the environment, the facilities, the props and everything in those terms everything changes because obviously it’s a huge scale hence of course it was a better feeling. Moreover I haven’t seen myself on a big screen in a long long time and I am very excited about it. Apart from this I am playing Major Shafqat Baloch who was fighting Indians in 1965 in BRB along with Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed in that field where Major Shafqat Baloch survived and Major Aziz Bhatti was martyred. And with a great honor he is also considered to be the only solider in Pakistan as a living Nishan-e Haider. You have given more than 25 year of your life to acting, are you satisfied with what you did or is there some role that you still wish to do and haven’t done yet. Oh I am not really one of those actors who would say I want to do a blind’s man role, a limping man or this or that. No no no, in fact whatever role I get I try to do it in the best possible way , it’s just how I do things and whatever I have in mind I think I am pretty much satisfied with whatever I have done. It’s an interesting matter of fact that on the way here Mubashar Lucman just called and said to me that we are doing a project together named “Sarkaar” and I have seen the teasers and you have done an amazing job. His exact words were “ I knew you were good I never knew you have become great so for the next 13 episode I have asked them to increase your role and give you more lines, you are really www.ebuzztoday.com
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a good addition to our project”. While Sarkaar is totally a politics based serial and it’s something totally new, it will be on air in a couple of month InShaALLAH. And I hope everyone enjoys it. Which role you enjoyed most in your acting career? I try to enjoy every character because I believe that if you cannot enjoy your work then you cannot give it your best shot, I mean you have to love your work to excel and be able to bring the best part of yourself. Tell us a fun moment you still remember and laugh in the set of movie or drama. Oh believe me there are plenty of such moments!! Whenever we are on set we have a lot of fun, as this job itself is so dry that if we won’t add up humor on our own then it’s gonna be a lot of trouble for us, we won’t be able to enjoy our work and do our best. Your favorite co-star? With whom you would want to work again. Ahem, well they all are really very nice and I can’t just pick one. You know actually it’s me who is the favorite co-star of everyone as I try to create fun on sets to keep everyone relaxed, I try not to push people around me and trust me this is the best. So in-short I am their favorite. This entertainment industry is cruel, it makes rumors and gossips we are sure you have been through this too, so tell us who that lady is. No no, not at all because I have just kept myself like an open book to everyone. I say what I do and I do what I say and everybody knows whatever I say never be a lie because 25 years is long time. You have quite a good experience as an actor, so www.ebuzztoday.com
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CHATROOM please share some of the tips to become a successful actor? Well, I don’t know, this is something very strange because when we talk about being a good actor there is nothing much to it, actually it’s all about the mind, to keep your mind alert, keep your observations switched on, keep your eyes and ears open and you know things will become easy for you. Also try to figure things on your own and try to give your best and that’s it. The basic ingredient in life is hard work, dedication, tireless effort and consistency. And if you get all that then nothing can stop you from being successful. We all know Asad Malik as an actor but in real life who really Asad Malik is. The real Asad Malik is in front of everyone I haven’t really kept anything about myself from anyone except for a few things which have to be hidden no matter what. Mostly people say that I don’t look modest and I look like an angry person but when they meet me in person they say quite the opposite. People really get surprised when they meet me the first time but basically I am a very enjoyable person I make people laugh and everything. Here I can say never judge a book by its cover. Let’s change the momentum from professional to personal life. Tell us about a typical Sunday in the life of Asad Malik. Sunday? Sunday Sunday Sunday. Oh!! Aaah yes I basically enjoy my Sunday on a Saturday night. I tell myself that
Sunday? Sunday Sunday Sunday. Oh!! Aaah yes I basically enjoy my Sunday on a Saturday night. I tell myself that tomorrow is Sunday and I can do whatever I want. tomorrow is Sunday and I can do whatever I want. So I watch a movie or cook something, meet friends or go on a drive or whatever I want but on a Sunday I mostly sleep. Acting required a lot of travelling and we are sure you have seen almost every corner of Pakistan. So what is your favorite holiday destination in Pakistan? Umm my favorite places in Pakistan include Abottabad, Balakot and Shogran.
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Some fun facts about Asad Malik that people might not know. Hmm Fun facts about me. Let’s see like I said I am the funniest person around in my company. I like to have fun but it should be a quality of fun and not a cheap kind of a fun. I hate to hurt people because sometimes people just want to have fun and they would not care even if they are hurting someone. I am totally against it and I condemn it as I think you should have fun and make people happy rather than hurting them and if you can’t do that then honestly don’t have fun. But I am a funny guy and I know a lot of jokes and I love making people laugh. Any advice to the young inspiring actors and say few words to the reader of Ebuzz. Well, uhh I think they should look up to their seniors and ask a lot of questions because they have more experience and they should do as they advice. As even I have learned a lot from my seniors, they were some really nice people and they taught me a lot of things that I know today including my good manners, in terms of acting you should keep looking at them, how they do it and keep questioning them in a nice way obviously. Also, whatever they try to teach you on set never think they are trying to intimidate you in any way because they are just trying to help you out. So learn and respect your seniors in every step of your life. Other than that Ebuzz is doing a great work and I can see they have new people on board and I just think it will keep rising InShaALLAH the way they have been and all the very best to Ebuzz!! One last question when are you getting married? Haha umm I don’t know about that, I have been pretty used to living alone and I am not sure If I will be able to share a place with someone else. It would be hard to shift from one style to another though that’s a part of life but let’s see what happens.
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BCW2016 makes its mark stronger with BCW Gold Edition By Meeran W. Malik Three days of fashion extravaganza at the Bridal Couture Week featuring our very well renowned rulers of the fashion industry held at the happening city of Karachi featuring renowned celeb’s, designers and models on the runway. With the heart throbbing fashion sensation and king of choreography Mr. Ketan Bhatia working his magic for the first time in Pakistan with his resounding voice and sensational choreography at the show, made the show even more amazing. Hair & make up was done by favorite team at Nabila’s and N-Gents, backstage management by Production021 .Whereas the PR was handled by Body Beat Events & PR as well as the PR department at Hum Network.
Dulha Bhatti SS 2016 Fahad Hussayn
“Fahad Hussayn Couture’s collection “DULHA BHATTI” SS 2016 is a tribute to the well-known Rajpoot freedom fighter. His energy for flexibility, his ability as a warrior, his outrage and empathy all assume an essential part in the key configuration and motivation for his master pieces, separated from a blend of post frontier impacts, magnificence, expressions and art from our near by area and some noteworthy significant architectural inspiration from Faisalabad in the past known as Layallpur. The exclusive couture collection has developed from the possibility of an extravagance wedding couture including sophisticated formal jackets, cropped silhouettes, signature couture gowns and a lot more in men’s & women’s wear. Decorated with embellishments of swarovski precious stones sequins work close by zardozi, this magnificent collection highlights intricate use of signature patch work, 3D & rare traditional embroidery techniques on customized fabric bases & handcrafted on net, chiffon & organza”. EBUZZ
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Undulus Collection YASMIN ZAMAN
Their latest collection “Undulus” emerges from the streets of Spain grabbing inspiration from ancient moorish aesthetics. Integral element of Spanish embroidery and traditional styles of thread working in hues of gold drawing lines upon the floral motifs. Yasmin Zaman brings us an innovative blend of classic designs and modern cuts. She has presented us with structured silhouettes in black, gold and maroon on silk, organza and net for contemporary brides who want to mix the grandiose with a modern edge. Now isn’t that amazing?
Progency of Venus ERUM KHAN
‘Progeny of Venus’is a showcase of a modern-day bridals and the birth of delicacy and the piousness of the modern woman in today’s world. Erum Khan’s collection is inspired by the Roman Goddess; Venus, the Goddess of beauty and love. An allure whilst creating a statement with a pastel color palette and 3D work their each ensemble exhibits the surreal love for art. ‘Progeny of Venus’ is the birth of understated charm of beauty and art.
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Naqas-e-Zareen MNR Design Studio
MNR’s gathering titled “Naqas-e-Zareen is a tribute to ladies who craving to wear the amalgamation of western cuts with eastern outlines. This collection is a delineation of ladies who ad orates to embellish and moves ladies to feel majestic. The greatness itemizing on each outfit is a bit of craftsmanship in itself. From selective botanical expressions to incomparable adorn designs, each outfit is stunning. All that a woman wants.
A return of Splendour Tabassum Mughal
Tabassum Mughal’s Autumn/Winter 16 Haute Couture bridal showcases ‘A Return to Splendor’ which is enlivened by the cornucopia of wonderful qualities nature brings to the table particularly, England’s provincial green houses and wide open with their bounty of regular vegetation, plant and fauna. The gathering offers lehengas worn with contemporary capes or organized weaved coats and additionally unpredictably adorned sheath outfits; every outline from the collection resounding with illustrious loftiness while being sufficiently adaptable to be extravagance prêt benevolent.
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Their 2016 summer gathering is glorious, rich and immortal. It mirrors our regal style, convention and legacy. They concentrated on the outline, played with various cuts, utilized light weighted fabrics and gave variety in embellishments by utilizing Swarovski, succession, string (tilla) and weaving.
‘Eminence-IV’ collection Naushad Imdad
Naushad Imdad presents the ‘Eminence-IV’ collection, a look that is without a moment’s delay advanced and ageless. Notorious yet new, the NI Eminence Label speaks to another part in men’s style joining weaving and Swarovski. Highlighting extremely sharp customizing and drastically incline outlines, great suiting and hand weaved sherwanis.
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Thecollection “Roses in Rain” is based in a dreamscape. Where crystalline dewdrops over the velveteen petals of a rose is a dream of every girl in a reality. Rain drops creating a lavish sparkle in a foggy ambience, spotted sporadically by the sudden brightness of color from the flowers. Which heavily embellished with Swarovski crystals and gara work, this collection is ethereally feminine, designed with exquisite Chantilly lace, rich silks and tulle. The collection plays in the shades and nuances of smoky greys and sparkly silvers, accented with shades of pink, peach and green. Layered and tasseled with fluid shapes and an ample dash of bling and cutwork. This collection is an anthology of signature Saadia Mirza style.
Mon Rêve Tena Durrani
Mon Rêve, is a collection telling a beautiful tale of delicate romance and it beauty. This collection displays a sophistication and elegance with a blend of romance,with a tantalizing embroideries and fine craftsmanship. And what’s more than Swarovski crystals used in the detailing adding a sparkling touch to a romantic fantasy.
Taajwardi Deepak n Fahad
Behold for “Taajwardi”!Where Deepak n Fahad presents to you the experience of Taajin their magical expedition of Fashion.The blood red tone, the flower emanation, the mystical attraction of the gold, the captivating cuts reminiscent of the incredible past of our own, the outlines made particularly to get stunning regard with the most fascinating ways that did once befit the taaj enhancing big names of the gone years to every individual who will wear it today, make hearts beat faster.
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The collection fuses the mark style of NickieNina, giving it a recognition with just one look that who made it. With a vast room of approaches, fabrics and hues are all adjusted as a dialogue. Silk, Jamawar, Organza and Velvets have been joined with strings and zardozi while developing conventional approaches, likezari work, balochitaankas and resham work, tangled with modern styles like precious stone work. This combination of customary with the present day be found in their shading palette, where they utilize the traditional reds and maroons with pinch of a scope of current pastels.
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RangJa As we all know RangJa gives us a wardrobe full of bold outlines and blunt colors. Therefore their new collection “MELA” was a perfect blend of fun indulged with vibrant tones, tribal cuts and oh so cheerful styles depicting the festivities and celebrations of joy, thrill and excitement.
The Royal Raj Emraan Rajput
Emraan Rajput presenting his royal collection “The Royal Raj” aims to bring back the royalty of the historic era back in the grooms wear. Going back in the Mughal era, Emraan brought back what a wedding is supposed to be with its silhouettes complimenting the royal.This personification of our eastern luxury features motifs from the Mughal Era giving the best of our roots.
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Calling all 90s fashion fans - dungarees are back. From celebrities, to the streets and the catwalks at London Fashion Week, this childhood staple has been resurrected in multiple styles for the new season, in classic stonewash denims or multi-hued. Here’s a classic look straight from our past with an edginess and modernity added to it. Those hued dungarees with peeled off shoulder shirt are one of our top looks on the style radar. The look is completed with a late spring cap, sandals and an excellent handbag sack.
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Be it skinny, boyfriend, or cuffed; ripped jeans are a must haves for the new 2016 season. This look completely took our heart away with that ripped jeans and yellow crop top, Styled with avatar glasses and a statement bag and not to forget those offbeat boots. Just what you needed for an absolutely stylish day out with your girls!!
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Lastly, we have a look personally styled by Anam Hammad herself. Light blue chiffon top with beige pants and silver earrings to run with. We completely adore this rich outfit, ideal for a formal social occasion. www.ebuzztoday.com
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clothes Oh joy!! Those dark tore pants combined up with t-shirt, sleeveless chestnut coat and those white boots to run with. Certainly a moment hit on our style radar. Nothing beats an appearance as though this. It’s easygoing, simple to convey and makes you look completely in vogue.
Pepe jeans We just can’t stop drooling over pepe’s amazing collection for SS 16. Not just their advertisements have had us head over heels for them but also their gorgeous collection itself. Three cheers for Pepe for their absolutely dazzling range!! So here are the top 3 looks from Pepe Jeans:
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Crimson scandal Jumpsuits are back for sure and our last look from pepe is an absolutely stunning one. This red jumpsuit gives us summer outfit goals and we love it!! This look can be easily adopted for a shopping day out or a casual day on streets with a tote and flip flops. www.ebuzztoday.com
Yes those are bell bottoms and pepe is unquestionably bringing back the oldies so don’t be reluctant to put them on. Ringer bottoms matched up with white cotton lace top and ravishing stoop heels to run with gives us a rich brilliant search for a day out.
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And here we go with our concluding brand. Mango!! Its elusive any fashion forward person who hasn’t heard or wore or even visited mango once. Can’t find a dress for your red carpet or a blazer for your official appearance? No problem girl. Just go to mango and you will definitely find one without a doubt.
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Highly contrasting have been the eternity works of art since the beginning of fashion times and Mango unquestionably remembers that. Here is a formal look in dark cigarette highwaisted pants with a tucked in white chiffon top and an outright stunning blazer. The look is completed with a red style statement bag and heels.
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We all like to get a kick out of the chance to travel particularly in summers making tracks in an opposite direction from all the heat and hustle bustle of the city. Well you are in the right place. Here is an exclusive look for your quick travel run. Faded cigarette pants styled with a short top, a back pack and boy those platform sandals to die for. This cannot get any better. EBUZZ
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Its summertime madness and a long stroll on the shore is what we all need on a relaxing Sunday. However, you gotta look trendy even if its on a beach. Here is an interesting look that we have styled; botanical creased skirt matched with off shoulder white chiffon tucked in top, laced sandals and a hat to keep you off that tan. We call it a duo; We call it a twosome; you supplant the shoes with heels and remove the hat there you are good to go on a Sunday brunch with your ladies. www.ebuzztoday.com
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The baroque inspired collection by Faika Karim is an absolute vision in its own. From the beautiful exquisite ensembles to the perfect majestic scenery of Prague everything seems to fall in place beautifully. Nonetheless, the stunning formal ensembles elegantly capture the light and fresh feel of the warm spring and hot summers effortlessly.
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Week 9 London Pakistan Fashion Week London by Riwayat was hosted at the Grand Connaught Rooms London, where 36 top designers from the subcontinent showcased their collection. The two-day event focused on latest trends in Asian designer-wear including contemporary and formal/bridal/ resort selections.
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The show was hosted by non-other than the very talented and renowned television celebrity of Pakistan Ayesha Sana.
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ith the arrival of this Holy Month of Ramadan not only do we revive our Imaan but we also start preparing for Eid and I, being the helpful little person that I am, will help make your Eid struggles
a little easier. We’re all aware of how hard it is to find the perfect shoes, suits, bags and matching accessories but I have it all covered for you this time, yes, i’ve done all the nasty research to line up the essentials you need this Eid to bring out the diva inside of you! Everyone wants to look their best on Eid so that they can drop the perfect Eid selfie ;) and the first step to looking good is feeling and dressing good so here are our favorite Eid collections; Our favorite and not unnecessarily hyped about Eid collections are from Kayseria, Cross Stitch & Baroque. The material and the designs of all three of them are amazing and all of them also have running online stores which will make your shopping less hectic and easy in these hot summer days.
Tulip Shalwar Shalwar’s have been trending for a while now and our favorite type of Shalwars are the Tulip shalwars, what other occasion would you wear a tulip shalwar other than Eid? Remaluxe has by far bought the best tulip shalwar in the market and its this elegant white embroidered tulip shalwar which was even worn by the beautiful Mawra Hocane.
Jewellery Outfits are always incomplete without some matching accessories and a good pair of earrings are the perfect accessories for Eid. Outhouse has literally outdone themselves and just like Sonam Kapoor and Mahira Khan even we’re in love with their earrings, rings and necklaces. EBUZZ
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We need something to put the $$$ we get on Eid, don’t we? Kulus is acing the gem encrusted bag trend and Nina Neri seems to be working hard providing us with high-end genuine leather handbags and we’re loving both of them.
Khussas
We all go crazy looking for the perfect pair of khussas as soon as summers start so i’ve also got the khussa search covered for you guys It isn’t only us, even Syra Shahroze seems to be loving these intricately beaded khussas by Soma! JootiShooti never fails to come up with new designs for the trending truck art khussas which we all seem to love.
Mehndi & Bangles Do not forget to beautify your hands and arms with bangles and mehndi guys, everyone loves a little traditional henna and bangles on Eid. www.ebuzztoday.com
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Sehyr Anis manages to keep her clientele satisfied with constantly changing trends and styles!
SehyrAnisthe CEO and Creative Director of Quirky and Co, a fun inventive, new brand of grips that has discovered huge gratefulness inside a brief timeframe amongst all. Sehyr is additionally a Development Practitioner with a degree from Economics from LUMS and a degree in Development Studies from SOAS, University of London. It was the monotony of the bags which lead SehyrAnis to the idea of Quirky & Co, as she kept seeing everywhere and the individuality that it stifled which gave way to exploring fun new global trends. It shows women that there are options other than the big brands! The accomplishment of Quirky and Co lies in its advancement, the brand nearly take after worldwide patterns to keep its customer base fulfilled with on-going styles and molds as it is the first brand to customize and introduce the bespoke range in names, calligraphy and pictures. Talking to Ebuzz Sehyr Said “We have a diversified portfolio in terms of the mediums of material that we use, be it leather, wood or acrylic etc.The range of clutches offered by Quirky & Co is very unique. These clutches make a bold statement, as they are very unique. They should complement ones’ attire for sure.” “Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak”,So get your hands on these bespoke clutches and make it your style statement without having to speak
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PERSIAN TREATS BY Hajra Irshad
Giving you the Persian style!
Persian cooking is gotten from an antiquated, fluctuated and cosmopolitan society. Its roots are found in a blend of Greek, Roman, Asian and Mediterranean locales including Central Asia. Alternately, the Persian sense of taste has influenced the dietary patterns of these societies.
The scope of mixes are colossal and integral to most is rice, joined with meat, coated almonds and carrots and pistachios with dried orange peel tossed into structure the renowned ‘Naranj Palao’ accessible in its numerous structures depending from which district it begins.
The uniqueness of this food lies in the ideal adjusting of natural products, vegetables, poultry, herbs, seeds, blooms and blooms of different sorts. Meat is fundamental to this food, as in every parched zone of the world where water is rare and horticulture is insignificant. These eating regimens are viewed as adjusted to fortify the body and brain.
Numerous nourishments are stylized particularly those arranged for the “Nauroze” festivities. This specific gala commends the new year and symbolizes supplications for favorable luck and harvest. Desserts and dairy items are normal to those found in Turkey, Greece and Central Asia. The string connecting these areas in the culinary societies is normal.
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food Persian Treats’ was started by Fauzia rehman over three years back and she was roused by going to the “Khalis’ business sector one day. she found the nourishments offered the same as the regular charge accessible in business sectors consistently, so she understood that there was a craving for new taste and that she had been passed down numerous formulas from her mom who had thus got them from her older folks. The time had come to give the Lahore foodies the “Persian” treatment. Fauzia rehamn is glad to say that the foods have been extremely generally welcomed by the general population of Lahore and she plan to continue creating new and fluctuated sustenances and desserts and sweets from the Persian cultures at as many forums as she can. Currently she is offering wide range of products such as, Plain and flavoured cottage cheese, sherbets such as mint, almond, cinnamon and clove, and lastly the rose water and lime sherbet, moreover she is offering Persian Treats hygienically made delicious Hunters Beef, Shulla-e-Zard Persian Treats rice pudding, Additionally, she is putting forth the sustenance on-line for conveyances at home through the neighborhood dispatch administration and hope to give Sherbets countrywide through courier moreover. Fauzia rehman anticipates serving the tasty Persian cooking to the recognizing clients in future too. So “pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.”
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Khadija Mushtaq A role model for all of us, a leading educationist and the youngest female in the history of Pakistan to receive the highest civil award ‘Tamgha-e- Imtiaz’ in the field of education and the sole owner of Roots Ivy International Schools Pakistan; Khadija Mushtaq.
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be as open to challenges as I am and should strive to make the impossible possible.
Your take on Women Empowerment? I believe in the saying that ‘There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women’ if a Nation has to develop and be successful it has to focus on educating and giving women equal rights. I myself am a born challenger and for me every women out there should
Your message for the Women out there? I believe every women is unique in her own way and she can make a difference to the World around her in her own unique way only if she believes in HERSELF. Set goals and do whatever it takes to accomplish them, never for once think that you CAN’T do something and never let anyone bring
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Where do you see roots in the next ten years? Over the next ten years I see Roots Ivy International developing its role as a leading Pakistan based international school / college, championing a socially inclusive approach to participation in higher education.
you, or your dreams/goals down. Keeping your work life aside, what do you like to do in your free time? I love reading and traveling, I think that both of these help one in growing and understanding the Word better. What is your favorite travel destination? UK and Europe. What should people expect from Roots IVY International? At Roots Ivy International we always put the needs, welfare and experience of our student first. We place a high value on developing a mature approach to learning in which students are encouraged to challenge conventional wisdom, handle complexity and benefit from difference and diversity.
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Easy peasy chocolate fridge cake
Chicken dippers Ingredients :
• 250 g (9oz) chicken breast
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250 g (8oz) digestive biscuits 150 g (5 oz) plain chocolate 150 g (5 oz) milk chocolate 150 g (5 oz) golder syrup 100 g ( 3 ½ oz )unsalted butter 75 g (2 ½ oz) raisins 100 g ( 3 ½ oz) dried apricots , chopped (optional)
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• Use clingfilm to line a 20 cm (8in) shallow, square-shaped tin. Leave extra clingfilm hanging over the sides. • Bash the biscuits into pieces using a rolling pin (put them in a plastic bag first so they don’t go everywhere) • Melt chocolate butter and golden syrup in a heat proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally. • Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the broken biscuits, raisins and apricots (optional) • Spoon the mix in to the tin. Level the surface by pressing down with a potato masher. • Leave to coolthen put the chocolate mixture in the fridge for 1-2 hours 2 set. • Turn out the cake and peel of the clingfilm. Cut the cake into 12 squares and enjoy. www.ebuzztoday.com
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• 200 ml (7 floz ) buttermilk • 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce • 1 tbsp soy sauce • 1 small clove garlic crushed • ¼ tbsp paprica • ¼ tbsp dried organo • 150 (5oz) bag good quality cheese flavored chips • 5 tbsp grated parmesan cheese • 6 tbsp plain flour • 1 egg Bake at 200*c/400*f/gas mark 6
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Places to Visit in
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Pakistan is home to several beautiful and attractive places, the charming and delightful sites that someone can only visualize in dreams. Tourists keen to reach these breathtaking destinations to enjoy these natural locations by making it their first preference.
Lake Saif-ul-Malook:
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Gorakh Hill Station:
his beauty is located at the northern end of Kaghan Valley. It is in the north-east of Mansehra Division of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. Not only the mountains surrounding it make the
Did you know that the province of Sindh has its own hill station? All you have to do is travel to Dadu to see it. It is Sindh’s highest point and lies on the border of Sindh and Balochistan. Although the roads to this place are in poor condition, highest plateau in the world. So if you wish to see wildlife in Pakistan, this place cannot be missed.
Kalash Valley:
place beautiful, but its reflection in the lake is definitely breathtaking! Summers are a good time to go here using the jeeps. However, in winter, it can take quite long to get here and sometimes the jeeps aren’t a good option considering slippery paths.
Resting in the Chitral District, this heaven is home to the Kalasha tribe. This valley has a historic background but its history has controversies. Kalash is actually a very old Greek civilization. The people belonging to this civilization are called ‘The Kalash’. Belongs to old tribes and have their own religion and culture. They construct their homes with logs on the hill sides. The valley is not only famous for its beauty but also the colorful lifestyle,
when one reaches Gorakh Hill Station, the journey becomes worth it.
Badshahi Masjid (mosque):
Lahore is home to some of the most beautiful architectural and historical sights. This mosque dates back to the Mughal era. Built in Emperor Aurangzeb’s rule between 1672-74, it is one of the biggest mosques in the world. It is entirely made of marble and red sandstone. The walls and roofs of prayer halls are
Concordia:
This Mountaineers paradise is located in the extreme north of Pakistan along the borders of China. Pakistan bears five of the tallest 14 mountain peaks of the
culture and festivals.
Shandur Top:
world, and four of these can be seen from Concordia.
Deosai:
Referred to as the ‘land of giants’, this beauty is situated in the Astore District of Gilgit-Baltistan. It is on the boundary of Karakorum and western Himalayas. It is home to various kinds of flowers, countless species of animal, including the brown bear and snow leopard. It is the EBUZZ
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Located in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s Chitral area, Shandur Top is thought to be the highest polo ground in the world. Although snow keeps the place covered in snow in winter, Shandur Top turns into a lush green scenery in summer. Every July, Shandur Polo Festival is held here and is an attraction to tourists and natives. It is difficult to get here in winters considering the heavy snowfall and slippery tracks, but in summers visitors use jeeps to reach it.
decorated with Islamic calligraphy.
Qila Rohtas (Fort Rohtas):
The historical garrison fort is located near Jehlum, Punjab. It was built on the orders of Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri (1539-45 AD) to serve as a huge fortified base for military operations. Rohtas Fort has the following 12 gates, all of them are built in ashlar stone. The fort is an example of www.ebuzztoday.com
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masculine architecture. Qila Rohtas was designated a World Heritage Site in 1997. This spot is heaven for history lovers.
This is the border between Lahore, Pakistan and Amritsar in India. It is famous for its daily flag-lowering ceremony which is carried out by both countries before sunset. The gates are unlocked and the soldiers from both countries carry out a parade which then leads to lowering the flags, folding them, handshake between soldiers from either side and shutting the gates. All of this is witnessed daily by spectators in Amritsar and Lahore every day, with chanting and singing.
Hingol National Park:
This is one of the largest national parks in Pakistan. It rests on the Makran Coast in Balochistan. The topographical features vary from barren forests in north to cooler regions in the west that have regular rainfall. They are home to different plants and animals. Hingol National Park is known to support at least 35 species of
Mohenjo-daro:
It is an ancient Indus Valley Civilization city that flourished between 2600 and 1900 BCE. Located in the Larkana district of Sindh, Mohenjo-daro means ‘mound of the dead’. Although no greenery around, this dry landscape is a beauty itself and its history is what makes it standout today.
Tharparkar:
This is a desert, and obviously different from the rest of Pakistan. Here, tourists not only get a chance to see hills of sand, but also experience life in mud houses
Taxila:
According to Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation, Taxila is the abode of many splendid Buddhist establishments. Over 3000 years old,
mammals, 65 species of amphibians and reptiles and 185 species of birds.
with camels around. Thorny bushes and cactus plants will be seen everywhere in the desert. Regardless of the heat during the day, the nights are the best as they are cool. It is always nice to see how people in different climates and landscapes are living their lives.
Neelum Valley:
Located in the north-east of Muzaffarabad Neelum Valley is deep forested area in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. The most popular attraction in Pakistan is home to scenic beauty, panoramic views, and towering hills which offers great affection towards Neelam Valley. One of best and most visited place has numerous destinations at some distant can be reached easily via local transport but considered as some of outstanding locations in Pakistan such as Athmuqam, Kutton, Dowarian, Dudhnial, Sharda and Taobatt.
Wagah Border:
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Swat Valley:
it is the main centre of Gandhara. It is 35km from the capital, Islamabad. It was designated a World Heritage Site in 1980.
Mazar-e-Quaid:
This is the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam, founder of Pakistan, located in Karachi, Sindh. It is made of white marble and was designed by architect Yahya Merchant. While on a visit to this beautiful country, one cannot escape without visiting the founder’s grave. It is not only beautiful but also a place to remember the person who was behind Pakistan’s independence.
Swat Valley is another delightful and pleasant site in Pakistan’s province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which has full of tourist’s attractions including Malam Jabba, Swat Museum, Miandam, Behrain, Kalam, Ghabral, Pari (Khapiro) Lake and Daral Lake among other beautiful destinations. Various cultures have been encrusted in the Swat valley while the natural beauty made it first preference of tourist because of lot of activities it offers which could be performed during tour as Queen Elizabeth II stated it the Switzerland of the east at her visit to valley.
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