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Runway In Focus We focus on the th hottest h tt t runway looks l k at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2017
The Corner
Toss Up S d fK Sadaf Kanwall answers our quirkiest questions
The Vault
Mahin Hussain showcases her treasured bag collection
Samar Husain gives us a tour of Kublai’s Kitchen
A JOURNEY TO REMEMBER
Featuring the cast of Chalay Thay Saath for Pepsi’s latest campaign
Contents Society pages
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Runway In Focus Browse through the hottest looks on the runway at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2017
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Puzzeled For Pattern Try your hand at our fashionable PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2017 crossword puzzle
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Toss Up Sadaf Kanwal rises to the challenge
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Shoot Presenting the cast of Chalay Thay Saath for Pepsi’s latest campaign
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Style Anatomy Saleeha Shah breaks down her style
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The Vault Mahin Hussain talks about her unique handbag collection
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Top Drawer Get summer ready with our selection of the coolest sunglasses
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The Corner Samar Husain invites us to Kublai’s Kitchen
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The Notepad Ahson Naveed jots down six killer fitness moves
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Hot Off ff The Streets Style-spotting from the red carpet of PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2017
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96 92 Managing Editor: Momina Sibtain Features Editor: Maha Rizvi Sub Editors: Minahil Qasim, Maira Hashmi Photographer: Shafiq Malik Layout Designers: Umar Waqas, Saad Arifi, Yasir Rizvi Production Team: M Moosa, Mushtaq Khan, Sohail Khan, Malik Waheed, M Ahsan, Usman Zai Publisher: Bilal Lakhani. Editor: Fahd Husain For feedback and submissions: edit@tribune.com.pk
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Aliya and Zara
Amna Saqib
GET THE PAR-TEA STARTED
Aniqa Ismail and Hina Omer host a tea party in Lahore
Aniqa Ismail and Hina Omer
Khuban Omer Khan
Bilquees
Ayesha
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Annie Shoaib
Fatima
Mahwish Faisal
Mahwish Elahi
Rushana Shahjahan
Samiya
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Hira
Ilham
Mishal Asad
Nazish
Sara
Zainab
Aazer and Haddiya
Iraj, Hajira, Taimur and Meerub
DESSERT HAVEN
Tarek Khan launches Kream’s Cafe on MM Alam Road in Lahore
Chanda Waseem Zahra Naveed Asma Khan and Beenish
Maha Hussain
Aliha and Mariam
Farzeen Malik APRIL 23-29 2017
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Kanwal, Hamza Bokhari, Salman Uppal and Aamir Mazhar
Adeel Burki and Tariq Khan
Kashif and Taimur
Amna Eraj
Natty, Babloo and Saim
Sarah Gandapur and Saim
QYT and Nilofer Shahid
Tony APRIL 23-29 2017
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Palwasha Yousuf and Momal Sheikh
IT’S SHOW TIME! The trailer launch of Chalay Thay Saath takes place in Karachi
Syra Shehroz
Mr and Mrs Behroze Sabzwari
Syed Noor Atiya Zaidi with guests
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Hani Taha
Sheikh Shiraz Mubashir
Osama Tahir
Shehzad Sheikh
Mansha Pasha
Faris Khalid
Zhalay Sarhadi
Samra Muslim
Team Soneri Bank
Umer Adil
Javed Sheikh
Madiha APRIL 23-29 2017
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Mehreen Amin Khan and Amin Khan
Amina Ali
Mehek Amer
TRIBAL TALES
Amrapali Jewels celebrates the launch of its latest Am colle collections, ‘Aiyna’ and ‘Tales of a Nomad’ in Lahore
Shahrose Chaudri
Rubab Ali
Aymen Hikmat
Aneela Shah
Shazay Salahuddin APRIL 23-29 2017
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Asma Zaid
Anusheh Shahid
Eshal Javed
A SPRING AFFAIR
Hira
Ivory showcases its spring collection in Karachi
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Samar Gul
Sayyam Dar
Shahista Shahid
Aamir and Nishat Mazhar
Afshan, Shireen and Shabana
Kamiar Rokni
SUMMERTIME DELIGHT Anaya by Kiran Chaudhry launches its prêt and luxe collections in Lahore
Kiran Chaudhry and Marya Javed
Aden Rehan and Rehan Babar
Sam Dada
Sara Raza Rahman
Nazia with a guest
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Maliha Akram and Usman Buksh
Saira Omer
Erum Kamal
Neha Maneka
SPOILT FOR CHOICE
The Boutique Asia launches their multi-designer store in Lahore
Sidra Akram
Jalal Salahuddin
Aden Rehan and Rehan Babar
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Sidra, Zarmina and Safana Bhugri
Saira Saigol, Sadia and Talha
CELEBRATING WOMEN! Grandeur in collaboration with Culture Department at CS and RKMC organises an International Women’s Day art exhibition in Karachi
Aziz Hassan and Ayesha Sarfaraz
Zalmain and Nazneen Tariq
Neshmia and Ali 19
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Zehra Javeri and Ayesha Javeri
Naz Fancy
Safee Shah, Amna Asim and Rahim Javaid
Hasnain and Syed Toseed
JUST UBER IT
Uber holds a meet-up for bloggers and journalists from the technology and lifestyle industry in Lahore
Hadiya Azhar
Waqar Ahmad Butt
Warda and Bushra Sheikh
Mahwish and Jehanzeb
Rubia Moghees
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Awais and Nazish
KUCH KHAS
Hina, Shoaib, Manal and Mohammed
Khas Premium Lawn Collection 2017 launches in Faisalabad
Alishba and Beenish
Neelam
Shama and Uzma
Nageen
Jannat and Sharmeen
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Kiran Khan
Sukaina Khan
Samina and Sana Shahnawaz
Hareem Farooq
IN IT TO WIN IT
HUM TV organises a press conference in Karachi to announce the date and the ‘Viewer’s Choice’ categories for the HUM Awards 2017
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Gohar Rasheed
Junaid Khan
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Qaisera, Sobia Sattar and Ruksana
Sadia Zaheer and Zeeshan
BEAUTY AND BRAINS Sobia Sattar, CEO of Pink Lotus hosts a lunch for the unveiling of Premiere Beauty Forum 2017 in Lahore
Huda and Hamda
Mubashir Bhatti, Omer Bhatty and Jamal Khan
Shahzad Raza and Raza Naeem
Zoya Nasir
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Faizan Haqque, Aisha Khan, Ayeza Mohiuddin
REAL SOLUTIONS FOR REAL SKIN
Bushra Sheikh and Warda Saeed Sheikh
Physiogel hosts a bloggers meet-up to launch their new facial care range in Lahore
Marium Karimi
Kanza Ali
Hira Tabassum
Annie Chaudhry
Anum
Ayesha Naveed APRIL 23-29 2017
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Humaira, Tara Uzra Dawood, Mehwish and Maica Munyba and Faisal
A NEW DAY, A NEW YEAR
Tara Uzra Dawood celebrates her birthday amongst friends at a sunset tea party in Karachi
Daniyal and Fiza Baweja
Mehreen Mansha and Nazli Abid 27
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Bina Ali
Atif and Jahanzeb
Amal Qureshi and Ali Raza
Shaheen Khan and Umar Chaudhary
HE Oleg Avdeev, Shamoon Zaki and Shahzad Mobeen with a guest
Ayaz Anis Khan, Cristian, Sameera Merchant and Pomme Gohar
Angie Marshall, Maryam Faisal and Sharmila Faruqui
Zahra Arif and Sherry Rehman
Ammad APRIL 23-29 2017
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Aden Rehan and Rehan Babar
Amna Zulfiqar and Zainab Zulfiqar
Kanwal Illyas and Dania Anwar
BE OUR GUEST
The premiere of Beauty and The Beast takes place at IMAX Cine in Lahore
Jahanzaib
Bilal Mukhtar, Eesha and Ibrahim
Jawariya and Maryam Khalid
Iman and Momin
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Sabahat, Sabina, Fatima and Ovais
Maria Butt
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Natasha Saigol
Usama and Nida
Saleem Sheikh and Asad Ullah Sheikh
Rabia
Huma Malik
Maheen Kardar Ali and Maryam Yaqub
Tabraiz Bokhari and Shaheen Sadiq
Amber and Ayesha
Saima and Hafsa
HYGIENE FIRST
Rose Petal in collaboration with Beaconhouse School hosts a ‘Hand Hygiene Awareness’ event in Lahore
Juggan Kazim and Rima Farid
Farzeen
Samar and Asif
Sumbal
Sarah
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FASHION
Mahgul Rashid
Mariam Mushtaq in Saira Shakira
FRATERNITY FORERUNNERS
Anusheh Shahid in Élan
Anoushey Ashraf in Cross Stitch
Photo Credits: Faisal Farooqui of DragonFly
Ali Xeeshan in Ali Xeeshan
Khadijah Shah
Kamiar Rokni in The House of Kamiar Rokni
Madiha Qaiser in Zara
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Mishal Asad in Cross Stitch
Natasia Khalid in Sana Safinaz
PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2017 pulls the hottest crowd. Browse the red carpet looks that stole the show
Shazay Salahuddin in Élan
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Meher Tareen
Yousaf Shahbaz in Studio S
Mohsin Ali in Sana Safinaz
Rehan Bashir
Sabene Saigol
PFDC 2017
RUNWAY IN FOCUS We focus on our favourite looks from the runway of PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2017, bringing you all the highlights that you may have missed Photo Credits: Faisal Farooqui of DragonFly
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Adnan Pardesy
Tena e a Durrani u a
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Zonia o a Anwar a
Saira Shakira
Sania’s Studio by Sania Maskatiya
Cross Stitch
Amir Adnan d a
Asifa and Nabeel
Ethnic by Outfi Outfitters es
Generation
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Sapphire
Republic by Omar Farooq
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Saira Rizwan
Shiza Hassan
Kokeb o eb Alvi
Khaadi aad Khaas aas
PUZZLED FOR PATTERN Find all things glam in our fashionably forward crossword puzzle
Across 3. Who was wearing a Fendi outfit on the red carpet? 4. Which festival was prominently displayed at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week? 5. Which designer’s collection was inspired by their childhood? 6. Fill in the blank using Mahgul Rashid’s newspaper clutch: ‘Thais be aware of dreadfully freezing____this year’
Down 1. Which designer’s collection was ethically produced? 2. There was an embellished snake spotted at the red carpet. Who was it on?
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LIFESTYLE
TOSS UP
WITH SADAF KANWAL
The moddel turned actress plays a rounnd of our rapid-fifire. Find out what exercise she loves most at the gym, what song is stuck in her head right now and what she wants to shop for next! APR AP A PR PRIL 232 299 2017 23 20 201 017
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Pepsi partners with the amazing feature film Chalay Thay fi Saath. The fi film is a lighthearted story about a group of friends on a journey to north Pakistan, the journey is not just a road trip — but one of sel elffdiscov very fo forr each of the he cha hara ract acter ctterrs. s. Th T Thi his is is a dire dire di rect c to cto orria iall debu de butt of Ume m r Ad Adil ill, prod pr oduc uced ed by We We Think Th k Fi Film lmss an nd feat ffe atur ures es a fab bul ulou ouss ou cast ca st compr pris issin ing g off Syra She Sy hehr h oz oz,, Ke Kent ntt S Le Leun ung, g, Man nsh sha a Pash Pa Pash sha ha, Zha hala ay Sa arh rhad di, i, Far aris is Khali hali ha lid lid and Osam an sama a Ta Tah hir. hi This Th is fun fl fliick sta ays y t ue to th tr t e vi vib be of be th he easy y going ng and r frres re eshi h ng g bra rand nd d, Peps Pe psii — a br bran nd wh wh hiich ich ap ic pp pe ea alls tto o the he yout yo uth of of tod day y
WITH SALEEHA SHAH
FASHION
The uber cool artist and digital composer behind @saleehart breaks down her personal style. Learn the style secrets this fashionista always abides by! Understanding your body is the key to looking good and a trait found amongst all impeccably dressed fashionistas. While people shy away from talking about their bodies, these brave souls explain how they work their anatomies to their advantage
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How would you describe your body type? I have an hourglass body type, which means that my waist is proportionally smaller than my hips and chest. Has your body type changed over the last five years? My weight has fluctuated a lot over the last five years, but generally I have a tendency to gain weight on my hips, arms and chest. How has your style changed over the years? I think everyone goes through a multitude of phases but your core style remains the same. I went through an extreme hippy phase during college, and even though my style is now slightly more refined, I think I retain some of that carefree vibe even now. In your opinion what is your most troublesome area? My arms and obliques. How do you dress your body according to your body type? I don’t always dress according to my body type, but when I want to enhance my figure I like wearing things that cinch at the waist. Also, I try to avoid wearing sleeveless too often because I am conscious of my arms. In your opinion what is the biggest mistake a person can make while dressing here? You have to know your actual size. Ill-fitted clothes bother me a lot, whether they’re a size too big or too small. Also, overdoing labels kills a look and has never appealed to me. I think people need to be mindful of where they are and dress not only for the occasion, but also keep in mind the kind of environment they are in. You will see people wearing outfits that are not befitting of the occasion and that is a big fashion faux pas for me. Which silhouettes suit your body the most? Silhouettes that cinch at the waist usually look the best on me. What is the one piece of clothing that you shy away from wearing? Very short crop-tops and very short skirts. My body is not suited for these silhouettes so I stay away from them.
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FEATURE
THE VAULT WITH MAHIN HUSSAIN
The creative designer and owner of Mahin Hussain Accessories talks about the most treasurable bags in her collection!
How and when did you become interested in handbags? I was a fresh graduate from an art college in 2002. I was armed with optimism, enthusiasm and the fervour essential for a new beginning. The desire to highlight issues in our society was strong. To me, handbags seemed to be an ideal medium to express my views. What are your favourite handbags? From my past collections: ‘The Fat Satchel’, ‘Lahore Lahore Aye Tote’, ‘Sequinned Flag Clutch’ and also the ‘Black Bird Love’. Is there any bag you are emotionally attached to and why? The Mahin Hussain ‘Sequinned Flag Clutch’. This is a bag that according to me should be worth more than the price tag. I designed this clutch in 2010 when there was great political instability. Many people had started migrating to foreign lands, there was uncertainty and spirits of the average Pakistani were low. To me, this clutch is a reminder of our national pride and an effort to instil hope and confidence in all of us. It has been carried by some great women in our country like the two-time Oscar winner, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy and the Pakistani Representative to the United Nations, Maleeha Lodhi. Is there anything on your radar that you want to get in the future? I’m eagerly waiting for my summer 2017 bag collection to come out, just in time for Ramazan. I am a believer of legendary style icon, Iris Apfel’s philosophy: more is more, less is a bore. I have some exciting g coming g out soon! bags
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ACCESSORIES
SHOP HIVE SH CARRE RERA UNISEX BROW OW WN SU SUNGLA N SSES — RS17,3 7,3 7,3 379 79
CHARLES C ES AND ND KEITH ROUND ROUN DF FRAME SUNG UNG NGLASSES LASSE — RS5,000
9LIN 9L NES SUPE UP R SPACE UPE AC H ACES HIP P SUNG GLASS A ES ES — RS1,500
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GUCCI SUNGLASS GLASSES WITH TH H CRYS CRY CRYSTALS YSTA T — RS96,5 6,500 6 0
S Sun’s out! Get summer summe ready with th our o r selection of the t coolest ssunglasses glasses in town
DARA ARA A RA AZ PURP U L LE SUNGLASSE SES — RS650
CÉLINE SHAD HAD ADOW OW S SUNGL UNGL UNGLASSS NGLASSS N A SSES — RS33,000 HII CHARLIE H IE E NIGH HT VI V SION YEL LL LOW LO O TIIN TIN TI INT N SUNGLASSES NT ES ES — RS564
ACCESSO SORIES.PK ARRO ARR ROW FRAME SUNG UNG NG GLAS LASS L ASS AS SS S SES S — RS999
ASOS S GEEKY GEE GEEK GE E Y FLIP EEK FLIP P TOP TOP OP OVAL O SUNGLASSES — RS2,000
MANTRA LOOK AT ME IN THE E EYES GLASSES SSES SES SES — PRICE ON N REQUE EQUEST EQU EQ ST
POMP PO P O PIN IN & CO THE MIL ILOS SUNGLASSES — RS1,950 1 950
MANGO CO TRAST CONT CO RAST ARM RM SUNG UNGLASS LASS ASS SS SE ES — RS2,990
LIND NDA FARROW SUN UN SUNGLAS SUNGLASSSES — RS35,000
NADIAZ Z WHIT TE SUNGLASS SSES — RS6,000
CL RES CLAIRES R ROSE GOL OLD STAR STA SUNG SUN N LASSE SSES — RS2,500 2,50
SAPPHIRE SQUA SQ S Q QUARE SUNGLASSE SSE SES SE ES — RS1,790
DI DI DIO DIOR OP PTICA METAL E ET LIC SQUA ARE SUNGL GLASSE GL AS S ASS — RS40,000
STELLA MCCAR MCC CAR AR RTNEY T TN PYTH THON PR PRINT RN RINT NT T SUNGL GLASSES — RS45,000 45 45,0 5,0 000 00
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INTERIORS
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WITH SAMA AR HUSAIN
The deligh htful owner of K Ku ubllai ai’ss Kitchen gives uss a tou our of of herr brand new w resta au a ura antt. JJo oiin n us a ass we discov ver Isla ama maba bad’ d’s h ho ott tte est es new eaterry! By Maha Rizv vi
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s soon as we enter Kublai’s Kitchen, Islamabad’s trendiest new spot, we instantly feel refreshed by the tranquil lighting, the earthy décor and the pristine area. Though it is located in the centre of the city, the soothing ambience of the restaurant makes this spot feel like an oasis — away from the hustle and bustle. Lanterns in shades of green, orange and yellow are clustered on the ceiling. Lightwood chairs and tables with emerald green jute accents fi ll the space, while brick pillars add warmth to the space. We spot silmarillion-green French doors, which furthermore adds vivaciousness to the area. The glass doors on the front entrance feature enormous chopsticks and a Mongol shield.
Quirky details such as this, makes us think of the restaurant’s innovative owner, who welcomes us and ushers us in, showing us around her favourite new corner — a space which is a first for Pakistan in terms of concept and design. Intrigued by the creativity and design of the area, we jump right into our questions, eager to find out more about the execution of this corner! “My partners and I had a very clear idea of what we wanted, and asked the very professional team at M&K Construction to take the lead. Muzafar and Arsalan were our designers and we were all instantly on the same page. Our food at Kublai’s Kitchen is natural, organic yet simple and we wanted to reflect that in the design. You can see a lot of bamboo, natural rope, jute and lots of green — these elements reflect our ideology very well,” she claims.
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We notice the cash counter made completely out of bamboo and are taken by the authentic Mongolian details translated in a contemporary way at the restaurant. Even the crockery at Kublai’s Kitchen is made of clay and adds to the natural theme at the eatery. We then glance over to see the interactive kitchen space that takes up a significant portion of the cosy restaurant. “Having a visually open kitchen was something we were determined to do, despite the many challenges. Our kitchen is 100 per cent open; notice how you can see through the window, all the way till the back? Customers can see their food being prepared, and enjoy the flames and flying veggies over the wok. As a brand, we aim to be transparent about our food quality, preparation methods and hygiene, and the open design facilitates this. Our main philosophy is that you, the customer, have complete control of the kitchen,” states Husain. Speaking of her most favourite design element, Husain directs our attention to the large comic wall in the outside seating area of the restaurant. “Our graphic designer is Numair Abbas of Numairical Studios, who is also a dear friend. He has designed all our graphic elements, including our mascot, menu and this comic story wall. We wanted to illustrate the story of Mongolian cuisine and how Kublai’s Kitchen came to be, and in keeping with the fun, casual vibe we have here, we decided to do that in comic form. The comic tells the story of Mongol camps, where the warriors would slice up their hunt
of the day and cook the meat over open flames on their upturned shields. This goes into the story of our inspiration to start the restaurant,” she narrates. We take a walk outside to get a closer look at the outdoor seating area. As we glance at the beautiful reflection of the vibrant lanterns on the large glass windows, our hostess talks to us about the challenges she faced in setting up this area. “We knew we had to develop the outdoor seating but we didn’t budget for it and we had an entire wall of AC’s that we had to hide. Initially we wanted a tall bamboo wall to hide this eyesore but that was quite expensive, so as a quick and easy alternative, I called my florist across the street and asked him to cover it with a wall of fresh greens. We did this as a low cost, temporary solution, intending to eventually replace this with the bamboo wall. But our customers have been enjoying this impromptu garden look so much that we have decided to keep it permanently,” she recalls laughingly. In closing, we ask our gracious host what inspired her to open Kublai’s Kitchen, to which she answers: “I have always loved the whole experience of food and started to cook in college. I never thought I would turn this hobby into a business, but my partners gave me that confidence and it just worked out perfectly. Having the right team to work with makes all the difference,” she smiles. We walk out of Kublai’s Kitchen feeling enriched, by the invigorating ambience of the restaurant and the charming spirit of our host.
Garden with comic wall
Outdoor seating
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FITNESS
THE NOTEPAD Ahson Naveed, UK-certifi fied owner and head trainer of AnFitness, jots down his six favourite exercise moves, which are sure to whip you into shape — take note! Deadlift Stand behind a grounded barbell. Bend your knees slightly, keeping your shins, back g and hips straight. Without bending your back, push your hips forward to lift the bar. From an upright position, push your hips back to lower the bar, bending your knees slightly. This move is a sure-shot way to stoke your body into a fat-burning furnace. Just make sure you start the move with a weight where you can manage 10 reps before gradually levelling up to the heart-pumping calorie-vaporising zone.
Barbell Lunge Choose an appropriate weight and place the barbell across your back. Step forward with your rightt foot and sink into a lunge, so both h legs are bent with your back kneee as close to the floor as possible. Drive yourself back up and repeat on the other side. One of the key elements of purging your fat stores is taking your body to the limit and 12-15 lunges on each leg will push your quadriceps, glutes and hamstrings to the absolute edge. It’ll hurt, but your super-charged metabolism will thank you later.
Burpees It hasn’t earned its nam me for nothing. Yes, burpees might leavve you in a m sweaty mess on the gym floor, but this brutal full-body exercise stresses every major muscle group to further spike the hormonal response you’re after. Very few workouts can prime your body for fat burning by working your abs, arms, chest, legs and shoulders all at once — and this is one of them!
Barbell Bench Press Lie back on a flat bench holding a barbell in the rack above you with a shoulder-width, overhand grip. Lift the bar off the rack and position it above your chest with arms fully extended. From the starting position, breathe in and lower the bar slowly until it skims the middle of your chest. Push the bar back to the starting position explosively as you breathe out. That’s one rep. This move sends your testosterone levels into blubber-burning overdrive by engaging your arms, chest and shoulders simultaneously. The more you push, the more calories you burn with this move.
Sit-ups Lie down on the floor with your knees bent and, if possible, hook your feet under something that will prevent them from moving. Place your hands behind your head and tense your core as you lift your torso up so your upper body forms a v-shape with your thighs. With control, lower back to the start position. Keeping it simple and fighting your bodyweight is the ideal challenge to burn fat.
Clean and Press Squat down with a straight back and grab the barbell with an overhand d grip. he In one swift movement, lift th barbell to your shoulders and d sink back down into a squat. Push up through your heels and extend your arms to press the barbell above your head. Safely lower your shoulders and drop back to the floor while maintaining a straight back. It works your entire body, it’s intense and (here’s the best bit) it optimises your hormones to detonate body fat. It’ll also push your lactic acid levels through the roof, reducing your oestrogen and better regulating your insulin. APRIL 23-29 2017
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Amina Z Make-Up Master Class Nishat Hotel,, Lahore April 27 One of the most unique and prolific cosmetic brands in the world, Stage Line Cosmetics, brings to you a hair and make-up master class to teach you all the aspects of professional, fashion and bridal make-up. Learn about the latest beauty trends and partake in intense practice sessions under the supervision of Amina Z. All you make-up junkies don’t miss out on this chance! The event will be held from 10am–5pm. To register, call 0333-4295263.
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Don’t miss out on these upcoming events in your city!
In House Creations
The Palm, Karachi
In House Creations is holding a festival to celebrate the young masterminds of Pakistan. This exhibition will gather home-based vendors to showcase and sell their creations. Some of the best fashion, beauty, crafts, lifestyle and food items will be showcased, so come appreciate their work and have some fun! The event will be held from 12pm-8pm. For further queries and stall bookings, email eventorousmanagement@gmail.com
Atif Aslam And Ali Zafar Live
Pavilion End Club, Karachi
April 23
Sixth Creative Minds Eid Exhibition Pearl Continental, Karachi April 29
For all you music lovers in Karachi, Atif Aslam, Ali Zafar and Raafay Israr are coming together this Basant! Don’t miss the chance of watching your favourite performers and witness Pakistan’s fi first live talent show with Waqar Zaka. The event starts at 6pm. Tickets are for Rs1,500. For further details contact 0300-3572527.
With Eid right around the corner, Creative Minds is organising its pre-Eid exhibition. You will get a chance to shop from more than 50 stalls, all under one roof! Browse through designer dresses, traditional and branded jewellery, cosmetics, herbal products, house décor items, shoes, handbags, children’s garments and even handmade items. You name it – they have it! Entry is free for all; this is one event you must check out!
Lovers Point
Qawwali For A Cause The Palace, Karachi April 29
Thotspot, Karachi April 29 The Khawatoons comedy troupe, are all set to celebrate Valentines Day with you, but in April! Get ready to laugh out loud at this comedy show, which will be about love...all kinds of love. Tickets priced at Rs500 and will be available for pre-sale at the venue from 7:30pm onwards. For show queries, please email faizasaleem90@hotmail.com
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Care for Health is hosting a fundraising event in collaboration with Orangehead Productions. The programme will begin with an unplugged performance by Mooroo, followed by mystical Sufifi music by the Sabri Brothers. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be forwarded to the rehabilitation of patients that suffer from mental illness. So all Sufifi music enthusiasts, this is the place you want to be, and that too for a good cause! The event will be held from 7pm –11pm. For sponsorships, donations, stalls or more information, please email info@careforhealth.co
FASHION
HOT OFF THE
STREETS Our cameras go roving at the red carpet of PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2017. Browse through the hottest Spring/Summer looks and the trendiest accessories this season!
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The Bakery’s Specialty Coffee Beans Who wants tea when there is such delicious coffee? This caffeine addict’s haven features specialty coffee of various flavours including vanilla, chocolate, hazelnut, caramel, Irish cream, peppermint mocha and orange chocolate. The dessert is to die for as well! Having tried and tested The Bakery firsthand, we can safely say that the recipes are unique and unlike any other place in town. For more information visit Facebook.com/thebakerypk
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The Fate of the Furious The Fate of the Furious is as entertaining as it can get! Being the eighth movie in the Fast and the Furious franchise, it still holds its charm and has audiences racing to the cinemas to watch it. Even if you’ve never seen any of the previous films you’ll still find yourself enjoying the twist and turn of events that happen in The Fate of the Furious. Don’t miss out on the chance to watch this one on the big screen! The movie is playing in theatres nationwide.
Toni & Guy Styling Brush We found the perfect all-rounded hairbrush, which creates lift, shape and body in your hair. The rounded pins help to stimulate blood flow with cushioned pads, which work with the contour of your head. Style your hair any way you like with this innovative new hairbrush. The styling brush is available at Toni & Guy and Essensuals Hairdressing Salon in Karachi.
Pure Decor Pure Decor is a Singaporebased interior design and furnishings company that recently started offering its services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The design aesthetic of this brand is classic and they allow you to rearrange your furniture and buy minimal accessories to completely transform your living space. For more information, email them at puredecor@outlook.com or call 0321-1115004. You can also visit them on Facebook.com/puredecorsingapore
Sana Safinaz’s Muzlin collection Featuring 54 designs, this collection sure does have something for everybody. Available as one-piece, two-piece and threepiece suits, there is so much you can do to style these fun outfits. Whether you love a traditional shalwar kamiz or have a more western aesthetic, rest assured that you will be able to find a piece for yourself. This collection is available at all Sana Safinaz outlets nationwide and on www.sanasafinaz.com
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