The Express Tribune Magazine - August 20 - 2017

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After Hours

Miiina M na a Ha assan an gets ets ca et and ndid ndi id

The Vault

Style Anatomy Hamza B Bokhari kh h id decodes d hi his h i style l

Sana Sa na Aziz unlockks he er va vaullt

Toss T oss Up Up

Ali G Ali A Gull Pi P r ans answers ourr quirkiestt qu qu q estions

LSM and Farah Talib Aziz showcase their Festive Formal collection

Contents Society pages

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The Cut Our list of the best-dressed of the week

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Toss Up Ali Gul Pir answers some of our quirkiest questions

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Style Anatomy Hamza Bokhari decodes his style

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The Vault Sana Aziz unlocks her vault

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It Runs In The Family Areeba and Noor Siddique talk sisterhood

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One Piece, Three Ways Three style-savvy ladies work with an Amna Chaudhry duster cape

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After Hours Mina Hasan reveals all

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Wordsearch A wordsearch for the fashion-savvy

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Shoot LSM and Farah Talib Aziz showcase their Festive Formal collection

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The Notepad Saad Shahid and Hassan Iqbal Rizvi of 9Lines round up seven must-have back-to-school items

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Dr Farzeen Malik

Maida Azmat

MOM MATTERS

Juggun Kazim launches her first book at X2 CafĂŠ in Lahore

Mehr Khan

Juggun Kazim

Mehak and Sarah

Sarah Gandapur

Ramma and Saad

Zara and Sonia

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Nina

Zara Peerzada

Madiha Saail

Rubia Moghees

Sanam Taseer

Sarah Gilani

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Mohsin Abbas Haider

Urwa Hocane

Hira and Adnan Hussain

HUG DAY PARTY

021 Nights organises a ‘Hug Day Party’ to celebrate the song launch of Na Maloom Afraad 2 in Karachi

Atif and Nadia Hussain

Kubra Khan and Ahad Raza Mir

Deepak and Fahad

Amir and Muneera Lakhani

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Rubab Masood, Saim Ali and Anum Tanvir

Ayesha Toor and Zhalay Sarhadi

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Shazia Naz

Tapu Javeri, Nina Kashif and Nubain Ali

Mantahaa Maqsood and Wardha Saleem

Sana Bucha

Hamida and Misbah

Hania Aamir

Saad and Saher Yousuf

Saba and Kokab Ansari

Ramsha and Junaid Khan

Fizza Meera and Nabil Qureshi

Aimen Khan

Dino Ali

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Ammara Khan

Rida Shahzad

Fauzia Agha

Beenish Iqbal

BRIDAL SHOWCASE Ammara Khan exhibits her Bridal Couture Collection “Escapade’ in Karachi

Sharmila Faruqi

Maham Faraz

Sana Farooq

Zahida Habib and Uzma Abbasi

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Adeel Hussain

Abdullah Sultan

Dr Manzar

Aisha

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Pakistan Excellence Award pays tribute to the people of Pakistan in an awards ceremony in Karachi

Fahad Sherwani

Faiz Kidwai

Alyy Khan

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Mariam Mirza

Muhammad Saleem Rao

Shanaz Ramzi

Teejay

Sammy Khan

Aamina Sheikh

Munaf with his wife

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Zobia Motiwalla

Marium Mirza

Nadia Hussain

Mishael

RETAIL THERAPY Clothing label Charizma launches its store in Karachi

Kiran Khan

Tehmina Khaled and Irum

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Abeer Rizvi

Sumbul Iqbal

Anum Tanveer

Sara Hirji

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Javeria Hanif

Anum Fayyaz

Seemi Pasha

Nazia Malik

Alina Shahid

Aden Rehan

Amber Liaqat

OH-SO-CHIC

Ammara Hikmat

Saira Shakira launch Crimson Pakistan’s luxe collection in Lahore!

Amna Sibtain

Anum Javed Akram

Aymen Hikmat

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Maliha Salman

Fatima and Anum

Maryam Naseer

Amna Monnoo

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Zaviyar Babar

Zarmeen

Aden and Rehan Babar

BIRTHDAY BASH

Aden and Rehan Babar throw a birthday bash for their son Zaviyar in Lahore

Mehtaab, Aden and Azaan

Rania, Amna Monnoo and Ariana

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Issa, Arish and Shama

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Mahwish and Ali

Huba and Talia

Yumna Rehman

Maryam

Aisha Omer and Taniya Suhail

Fatima and Alyzeh

ART CITY

Asma and Sania

An art exhibition titled ‘Jadeed’ takes place in Lahore

Maheen

Omer and Abbas

Waleed and Bilal Zaman

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Unforgettable looks of the week!

THE CUT

FASHION

Aminah Tariq Aminah looks radiant in a hot pink classic kamdaanii suit! We love the hints of gold that gives her look that traditional touch. Her yellow and pink chunrii goes perfectly with her ensemble – she tops off the look with gold sandals, clutch and jhumkas. All in all this look is a mehndii favourite!

Anam Zuberi Anam’s colourful ensemble is bound to make you want to celebrate – she wears a block printed shirt paired with a salmon pink dupatta and kiwi green pants. Her pearl necklace is a delightful addition to her look. She keeps her make-up to a minimum with a pop of bright pink on her lips. What a fun and festive look!

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Maha Ahmad Maha shimmers in an all red ensemble adorned with stunning gold work. We love the detailing on her shirt and gharara, giving her look that much-desired opulence. We’re also impressed with her choice of accessories, especially that stunning matha patti!

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Mesha Shamsie Shah Mesha sports an overall traditional look with a quintessential lehnga cholii combo! She plays with colours and patterns by opting for a classic yellow dupatta a with gotta embellishment and fancy lace on the sides. She complete the look with statement smokey eyes and bangles.

Rida Asad Rida Asad is making us swoon over that light brown ensemble with gold detailing. We especially love the way she has accessorised her look with a black and gold clutch and emerald and pearl kundan jewellery. She keeps her hair and make-up simple so that her gorgeous outfit does the talking!

TOSS UP

LIFESTYLE

The man of many talents Ali Gul Pir plays a round of our rapid fire. Find out about his childhood antics, the weirdest prank call he ever made and what super power he would have if he was a superhero!

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What W hat is the best bes st part about ab being on the radio?

The best part ab boutt beiing on radio is the freed dom m. Yo ou can do whatever you u wa ant, yo ou can experiment with how w crrea ative you can get to stand d ou ut an nd nobody would bat an eye e un nlike eT TV. Have you ever dea alt witth a creepy text mes ssa age during u the show?

Yes I have, there e wo ould b be mean comments and messsag gess but I’ve done Improv The eate er so o I know h w to deal with ho h thingss like these.

I don’t let it get to me tho ough you learn to rise e ab bove e the hate eventually.

Do you ever fear runn nin ng out of things to say on air?

Yes! That is one of my big ggest fears.

Being a radio jo ock key, ho ow fulfi filling is it as a profe es ssion?

It’s fulfi filling when n pe eoplle talk or appreciate your work. Th hat’s the fulfi filling part of an ny medium actually.

Which h fa amou us person wou uld mak ke the worst calller on a radio sh how w?

Anyy fam mo ous person who talk ks slow, Ch hristop pher Walke en perhaps would be a really bad c caller.

If you could me ee et anyone in th he world de ea ad or alive wh ho would itt b be and what would yo ou say to them?

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I would meet an inventor, probably Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg or anyone who has invented so omething that I could learn from.

What would be harder for you, to o tell someone you love them or th hat you don’t love them back?

It would be harder to tell someone th hat I don’t love them back. It’s hard for me to say no. Confl flict is a big turn off for me.

Something or someone you miss th he most from childhood?

I miss going to school in Canada.

I made some really good friends th here who I am probably never going to see again.

Name three things in nature you find most beautiful?

I could list 10 things because I love nature but fresh air, birds and the so ounds of the waves crashing. It’s pretty amazing.

Te me about the worst Tell punishment you had when you were a child?

Worst punishment was the silent trreatment because mum would sc care me by throwing hangers at me but she would never hit me so th he suspense of that silence was nerve racking.

When was the last time you lied and to whom and why?

I don’t remember. I only lie when I re eally have to and when there is no way around the situation.

Te me about something you Tell re eally regret?

I regret not working hard enough and not doing enough for the world th hat I live in.

Which is your favourite part of th he human face and why?

The eyes! Because they reveal the

most about a person.

If you could do anything or wish for anything that would come true, what would you wish for?

I wish I could teleport so I could wake up in a different country every morning. I love travelling.

If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not famous, living or dead, real or fictional, with whom would it be?

I would love to trade places with president Mamnoon so I could pass silly laws like bald people can only step outside in the evening!

If you were a superhero, what would you want your superpowers to be?

I would fly!

What was the weirdest prank call that you have made?

I once made a prank call to Talat Hussain and said that he had to do a voice over for a condom ad.

If you could have anyone locked in a room so that you could torment them for a day, who would you choose and how would you torment them?

I would lock Trump in a room and tickle him until he gives in and resigns.

What is the strangest thing you have eaten?

Oysters! Hate them! Very disgusting.

If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month, which one would you choose?

I would want to be stuck in Amir Liaqat’s show and end up winning three planes at the cost of some self-respect. Pretty good game.

FASHION

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How would you describe your body ttype?

I would like to believe I am lea lean.

Has your y body type chang changed over the last five years? y From flab to fab.

How has your style chang changed over the years?

I was a always into style, but I b believe since the past fiv five years I am much m more comfortable in my sskin.

How do you dress your body according a to your body ttype?

I dre dress however I li I have never like, let my height or weight

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decide my fashion choices.

In your opinion what is your most troublesome area?

Well like most Pakistani men, it has to be my lower belly.

In your opinion what is the biggest mistake a person can make while dressing here?

Matching! Matching!

Matching!

Which silhouettes suit your body the most?

I love experimenting with the kimono silhouette and I like to believe I ace the look.

What is the one piece of clothing that you shy away from wearing and why?

Tank tops and mini shorts.

FEATUREE

THE T HE VAULT VAULT WITH SANA AZIZ

The h ta talented en ed jewellery e e ry designer, de g er Sana Sa a Aziz z shares h e some s m of her e most m st unique n u designs d si s and n h how w she h en ended e u up in the h b business in s of jewellery ewel ry making ma in How o and n when wh did d you yo become be m interested te st in jewellery? w er I moved m d to Scotland Sc an for or undergraduate de ad te studies d at the e University ni sit off Dundee.

D nd Within W n the e first f few fe hours ho spen s t inside si their th jewellery e le workshop, wo ho I found f nd myself yse instinctively ns ct y manipulating, ma ula g forging g and an texturing ex rin metal me to create ea exciting ex ng forms. orm I ccould ld visualise ua e tthese e as po potentially nti w wearable ra p piecess of art rt and d was w captivated c v d by the he infinite fin possibilities p b es of creative cr ve expression xp sio using us jewellery je lle making m ng techniques. ch ue Immediately m di ly I had ha decided ec d thatt this was w something so et g I wanted nt to pursue rs professionally. ro sio ly Wh are What ar your yo favourite fa ur pieces p es off jewellery j el y (precious ec us orr ccostume)? tu e) I have ha recently re tl treated ea d m myself el to a an exquisite xq te diamond am d ring g which h I will w admit ad t is i myy absolute ol favourite fa ur at the e moment! m !

Out ut of my m own w creations re on however, ow er The e Kundan nd A Alligator at Teeka ee from fr our o collection o tio ‘Safari’ Sa ’ was w perhaps p a one on off the t most technically mo ec ca challenging ch en g to create cre e and a is therefore er re the e most rewarding mo ew di to wear. ar Another no er favourite ou e would w uld be a hairrclip ip I designed es ed forr our o first fir collection co tio ‘Mumtaz’.

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wear ea it, out o of the fear fe that th I might m ht lose e it!

Wh e did Where d you y get ge them? h ?

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Share a a story ry with t uss about ou how ow you o acquired cq re one n off your u favourite av rit pieces? ie s?

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IT RUNS IN THE

FAMILY WITH AREEBA AND NOOR UNNAHAR SIDDIQUE

Obsessed with everything art and creativity, twin sisters and bloggers Areeba and Noor recall their most memorable moments from childhood and what makes their bond so special!

What’s your first memory of each other?

Areeba: Probably watching Scooby-Doo together!

Noor: Having lunch while watching Bob the builder.

What is the craziest thing you’ve done together?

Areeba: We read Nancy Drew a lot when we were kids. We once tried to locate a village where kidnapped kids were kept (our uncle lied about the village to keep us away from some old areas so we wouldn’t wander off to them) but we ended up being grounded at home (haha)!

Noor: We were always looking for adventures that made us go to abandoned places, searching old newspapers to discover some old family secrets or something. Once we climbed on a tree and Areeba fell so we covered it with a faux story of her falling off a bicycle. It didn’t last long since our alibis couldn’t keep the truth but the whole incident was kind of fun.

What did you get punished for the most as a child?

Areeba: I used to burn paper a lot and throw half burning pieces in random places in our house.

It was stupid and dangerous. I was always being scolded for that.

Noor: I was a stubborn kid who had a lot of support from other family members in all kind of shenanigans. My mother certainly didn’t like my backup or ways and it got me into, you know, TROUBLE! If you could only wear one piece of clothing for the rest of your life, from the others closet, what would it be?

Areeba: Noor has this chic floral shirt I really love (but she never lets me wear it) so I’m going to take it.

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Noor: Areeba’s black kkurta pajama. It’s such a beauty. b If you could swap places w with each other, what’s the fi first thing you would do?

A Areeba: Change her ri ringtone for my number.

I’v I’ve always wanted a pe personalised ringtone for m me on her phone but she NE NEVER does that.

No Noor: I would use all of her spe special art supplies.

Wh What is the one thing you love ab about your sibling?

A Areeba: Noor keeps re record of everything.

S She’s kind of an o organised person who k knows where she spent h her money and where sshe put her stuff. I love tthis thing about her.

S She knows her life.

N Noor: Areeba is really good with understanding other people’s perspectives and doesn’t take things personally if they are not intended so.

If you are fighting with each other, how do you make up?

Areeba: I say a good ole, classical sorry! I believe in accepting my mistake and saying sorry first (If only I am 200% sure that I am on the wrong side).

Noor: I am really bad with apologies so I kind of pretend nothing happened (it is one sad way and I wouldn’t recommend) and try talking as we’d normally do. If everything goes right, it means things worked out.

What is the one secret talent that your sibling has, that you wish you did too?

Areeba: Noor knows lots of html codes I wish I could understand.

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Noor: Areeba has a wonderful sense of abstract art and colour pairing that I hardly ever get right. I wish I could have that!

Describe your sibling in the three words: Areeba: Bright, creative, poetic.

Noor: Fearless, genius, different.

Which fictional character is your sibling most like?

Areeba: Blair Waldorf. She’s basically what Blair would have been if she was desi and religious.

Noor: It’s REALLY hard because i think she has a lot of qualities of some very sarcastic characters! But if we were to pick one, I would pick “Asi” from a Turkish drama serial called Asi (well that was coincidental). She is outspoken, adventurous and really brave that matches Areeba’s personality flawlessly.

How are your personalities similar?

Areeba: We talk a lot and we’re passionate about making things happen. Sometimes we talk about the same thing at the same time; people think our minds are synced.

Noor: We’re both different and similar at the same time, which is ironic but we’re super enthusiastic about travelling, making art and social media. Perhaps it’s one thing about being a twin; similarities equal to differences.

I can’t live without my sister because…..

Areeba: She’s the most important person in my life who knows all of my secrets and can handle me even during my worst emotional states.

Noor: She’s the only person in this world who influences most of my decisions — personal or professional. Since we have been in the same creative field, she has always helped me making the right move with insights and opinions nobody else could give to me.

FASHION

WITH AMNAA CHAUDHRYY While trends fade, style remains nss eternal and one piecce can be put together in many dif ifferent ways.

In this feature we ha ave three fashionistas showin ng us how to putt together an item fro om a design ner er’ss collection, accordin ng to their own individual style and d taste!

his sleek black and white dusterr is an exclusive dessign by Amna Chaudhry, perfect for that effortlessly chiic look!

The versatility of th he piece means a new look can be created each time itt ’s worn, and provides room for one to experiment; mak king it the perfect wardrob be staple.

Dress it up with a fo formal attire, or dress it do own for a more casual soiree.

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Head of Merchandising, Geotex xM Marketting in ng In Inc nc Amna Chaudhry’s black and whitte dusterr is on one off those must have pieces that is no ot only exxtrrem me elly versatile, but is also extremely fla attering. t You ou ca an n wear it to the gym, out for grocerries, or o ou ut to oa party! And I absolutely love how it has the e wh hitte fabric inside, which breaks the un nifformityy. I sttyl yled d th hiis by wearing loose casual high waisted st pan ntss witth a white lace crop top, and a sun ha at — perfe fe ect c out utffiit ffo or a sunset beach party! I wore flatss a and kep pt my my mak ake e-up pretty basic — flawless skin and nd winged ed d lin iner ner er! An nd lastly, I paired it all with dangling p pearl ea arr r in ings gs!! gs

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Director of Marketing and Saless, Ali Javeri Jewelers This Amna Chaudhry duster is a p perfectt evve eryyda day staple in my closet. What I love about b itt is tha hat it hat it is super comfy and chic at the sa ame m time me e, wh hich ich ic perfectly defines my style. I chosse to paiir it witth my go-to Aritzia leather tights, a basic bla ackk ta an nk and floral print booties to add a p pop of co ollo lou our. r I opted for a bouncy blowdry and g glowing g ma akke e-up by Sadaf at Bellagio to complete le myy loo oo ok. k

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Business Development – Ha Hashwani Grou oup p The duster is such a fun piecce e! It was am mazi mazi ma zin ng g pla ayi y ng g around with white and blackk. I paired it with itth wh white e Zara jeans as you can never g go wrong with th hem em, an and a striped crop top by Karen M Millen. Since ac acce ce essso orrie ies make a big difference I wentt ffor statement n gol old he eel els

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INTERVIEW

Aft Af ffter ter h Mina hours with with

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How and when did you decide you wanted to be part of the fashion industry?

Being Noor Jehan’s daughter, I think I have been part of the industry since I was born. The decision to make it a profession came much later in life.

What is more important to you, trends or individuality?

Trends are important as they represent the present time, but it is individual style that makes fashion fun!

What is your forte as a designer?

Making wearable clothes for a confident, strong woman.

How would you describe your design philosophy?

Refined and elegant.

Where do you draw inspiration from?

Beautiful people and places inspire me the most.

One international celebrity you’d like to dress?

Deepika Padukone. I think she is strong and confident and tremendously beautiful.

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How do you want to bring about a change in the local industry through your brand?

Fashion should be wearable and inspire confidence. It is not for a certain age or weight. I think as an industry we should remember that.

If not a designer, what career path would you have chosen?

Interior designer.

Your favourite thing to do when you’re not working?

I love entertaining.

Future plans for your brand?

We plan on going big with lawn. We really enjoyed doing two collections in the past and we think it is an area where we can really expand.

Tell us about your upcoming collection. How is this collection any different from the previous one?

Mina Hasan Collection III is very versatile. It has a wider range of silhouettes and bold experimentation.

Mina Hasan is launching its casual prêt collection for the very first time. Why did you feel the need to launch it?

I think every design house has to evolve with time.

Doing casual prêt is what our lifestyles demand right now as women get more busy and need more casual ready-towear clothing.

What edge does Mina Hasan have over her competitors?

We don’t compromise on materials or quality. In today’s market, brands often have to compromise to be more competitively priced.

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LIFESTYLE

THE NOTEPAD Saad Shahid and Hassan Iqbal Rizvi of 9Lines round up seven must-have back-toschool items that will leave you feeling too cool for school Notebooks Smart people love notebooks and going back to school without a few quirky ones isn’t the best idea. The quirky spirals, diaries, notepads, and adorable journals are perfect for your back-to-school stationery kit. Pick from a range of funky designs including the Audrey Hepburn and Ingrid Bergman designs.

Passport holder You may be getting ready to go back to school but it’s always useful to have your passport handy. Update your travel essentials with this passport holder and customs officials won’t even notice your smuggled macaroons. Next stop: the moon!

Water Bottles Sip your way to happiness with these popular water bottles!!

Take your drink to go or keep your water bottle at school or work when you need to look cool. It’s the coolest back-to-school style statement that you can make. Plus, it holds 20 ounces of your favourite drink, so fill’er up. Sip sip hooray!

Sunglasses These sunglasses will automatically add the cool factor to your summer outfit without even trying. You’ll wear them so much that you should probably just buy two pairs now... right?! It’s a good thing they have so many colours and styles to choose from.

Eye Masks All eyes on you, girl. Well actually... this time all eyes are on these cute eye masks! If you’re home alone, this little guy makes a great companion for binge sleeping after a long hard working day at school or work. Some might find the idea of wearing eye masks a bit fancy but we believe in taking care of ourselves! Self-love before everything.

Bags Let us tell you ‘bout our best friend...and yes, our best friend is a bag! All 9Lines’ bags are your go-to, carry-everything emotional support system. Featuring backpacks, crossbody bags, briefcases, box bags and even laptop messengers. What more could you need in a friend?

Mugs Nothing spruces up your desk like an artsy mug, and these ceramic mugs are perfect for adding some colour to your work space. They’re the kind of mugs that would be a major score if you found them in a thrift shop, except they’re shiny and new. Whether you’re thirsty for love or for power, these babies will hold it all in style. Drink up!

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Lyrical Jharna Night

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Get ready for a fun-filled night that will put you in a melodic trance! Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan comes together with the super talented Sanam Marvi to bring you a night to celebrate post-Independence Day with their extraordinary vocals. The concert will start at 8pm – 1am.

Ticket information is available at www.daraz.pk or you can call 0300-0225924 for further information.

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Don’t miss out on these upcoming events in your city!

Humera Suria, Glamstation, Crazy Closet Eid Exhibition 2017 Prince Jewellers & Diamond Arena, Karachi August 22 Three is a party! You’re invited to view Humera Suria’s causal and semi-formal Eid collection exhibition where Glam Station will also be showcasing products that all makeup junkies will love. Alongside the two, Crazy Closet by Mahnoor will also be showcasing some trendy pieces! This one’s for all the fashionistas out there! From 3 – 7pm on August 22 at the Prince Jewellers and Diamond Arena, Clifton.

Dolce Vita Exhibit Expo 2017 Mezbaan Marquee, Lahore August 26 Let the shopping Extravaganza begin at Dolce Vita Exhibit Expo 2017! Sania Hasnain Ali and Alyzeh Rahim Shirazi bring to you the Dolce Vita Exhibit Expo 2017 with top designers in fashion, interior and jewellery, showcasing the best of their collections at the Mezbaan Marqee in the heart of Lahore on Saturday August 26, 2017. This shopping haven is the place to be for all your luxury needs!

August 20

A carnival designed for kids! What better way to spend your Sunday than to enjoy it with your family and children? With lots of entertainment and activities for all, including a juggler’s show, VR games, a jumping castle, musical chairs, free candy floss and popcorn, a movie on the big screen, free swimming passes and giveaways, this is one event not to be missed. Tickets are priced at Rs300 per person and the event will take place at D-2 Block 2, Clifton, Karachi at 5pm. So come make your Sunday a fun day!

August 26

Book Launch: Kicking up Dust by Azra Abbas T2F, Karachi August ugus 200

Beena’s Entrepreneurial Training Session 3 is a platform where you get together to learn and promote the topic of training, entrepreneurship and motivation.

Join them to get inspired and get all the information you need to start your own business or venture! So here’s your chance to grow and learn. From youth, families, mothers, housewives and children – This course is fit for all who want to make positive changes in their lives! From 12pm - 6pm. For more information call on 0300 2989151.

Bookworms come enjoy a great read at the book launch of Dust by Azra Abbas at T2F on Sunday August 20, from 7pm – 9 pm. This book is a biography of the author and very skillfully presents a picture of her childhood, juxtaposing childish playfulness with the realities of the urban middle class she lived in. The prose is engrossing because it presents a child’s candid and forthright perspective of the society she is part of. The curiosity of a rebellious child forced to survive in the adult world provides insight for the readers into the mind of a child forced to grow up before her time. A number of the author’s poems, also translated by Samina Rahman, are included in this volume. The author will be signing copies after the launch.

Beena’s Entrepreneurial Training Session 3

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Kids Carnival The Retreat, Karachi

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FEATURE

Dr Ruth Pfau Pakistan’s magic leprosy healer Dr Ruth Pfau passed away at the age of 87 in Karachi on August 10. She dedicated her life to fighting leprosy in Pakistan and founded the National Leprosy Control Programme. She in was awarded the 1979, and Hilal-e-Pakistan in 1989 for her services. RIP Dr Pfau!

Zaid Ali T all set for marriage Zaid Ali T took to social media last week to announce his wedding. “Alhamdullilah guys..I am getting married in 18 days,” he wrote in a Facebook post. While the identity of his wife-to be has not yet been revealed, we wish him all the best for his married life ahead!

Pakistani artist bags new world record Unaiza Ali Barlas, a 20-year-old Lahore-based artist, cartoonist and animator, has officially been named in the Guinness Book of World Records for creating the world’s longest strip. She completed the comic at Lahore’s Gillani Park on March 12, 2017 and measured 267.38 metres (877 feet) long. Four witnesses and a certified civil surveyor observed the measuring. This record was previously held by Suhas Palimkar of India.

Physiogel launches its first-ever digital campaign Pysiogel launched its first-ever digital campaign in Pakistan on August 10, naming Aisha Khan as its brand ambassador. The launch took place during a cosy affair at Karachi’s Café Aylanto where Aisha Khan spoke about her experience with Physiogel products.

We can’t wait to get our hands on the products. #Loveyourskin.

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Edhi, Malala Yousafzai and Bacha Khan become Peace Heroes A proud moment for Pakistan! The Vienna Peace Museum, for their 2017 edition, introduced Malala Yousufzai and Abdul Sattar Edhi among their prominent peace heroes.

“Peace Heroes” was launched in 2014 in which the museum features personalities that are both historic and contemporary. The museum also includes Bacha Khan, a Pashtun independence activist. Kudos to you all!

Brangelina to reconcile?

Hollywood’s A-list couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt called it quits last year, shaking our faith in fairy tales and forever afters. Recent reports however, suggest that the couple have stalled divorce proceedings. According to an insider, “The divorce is off. They haven’t done anything to move it forward in several months and no one thinks they are ever going to.” Good luck Brangelina!

Coke Studio Season 10 Launch Coke Studio launched season 10 last week and what a great decade for music it’s been! The show has singlehandedly changed the course of Pakistani music and 10 years is a huge milestone.

Expectations for this season are even higher than for any other season and since the show’s inception, it has been interwoven with the multicultural spirit of the Pakistani identity. And how very apt its tagline is: The Sound of The Nation!

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INDEX

The Blank Page If you’re a stationery junkie and cannot get enough of it then upcoming stationery brand “The Blank Page” is for you!

Check out their amazing range of stationery staples including paper pins, pens, washi tapes, LED boards among other stationery items. We particularly love their ink erasing gel pens costing Rs280 each which will also be a part of the page’s exclusive give-away.

Visit Instagram.com/theblankpage__/ to check out their collection.

Garnier Hydrabomb Tissue Masks Give your skin a treat during the hot weather with Garnier’s latest Hydrabomb tissue masks. The masks are the latest skincare trend this summer and come in a variety of four variants, including the replenishing mask, the soothing mask, the rebalancing mask and the glow-revealing mask.

The masks are guaranteed to leave your skin feeling hydrated after only 15 minutes of application. The masks are available exclusively on Daraz.pk till August 31 and priced at Rs249 only!

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RADAR Basketeerz For all your gift emergencies, Basketeerz is a new gift decoration service with unique, customised gift baskets. The gift décor company currently offers baskets for all fancy occasions including weddings, engagements and baby showers. The baskets are beautified with the help of nets, velvet, pearl work, 3-D flowers and ribbons. Find their creative baskets on Instagram.com/basketeerz/ or visit Facebook.com/basketeerz/

Jooti. Kapra. Makaan Make an artsy and creative fashion statement with hand-painted shoes by Jooti. Kapra. Makaan. This e-business offers a vibrant range of hand-painted khussas inspired by traditional arts and crafts of Pakistan. You can find many quirky prints in their collection that will allow you to boast your inner artist! Find their latest designs on Instagram.com/jooti.kapra.makaan/ or visit Facebook.com/jooti.kapra. makaan

Pixie Dust For all candle hoarders, Pixie Dust is a new candle company offering an interesting variety of candles to make your home décor stand out. Pakistan’s first themeinspired candle company, Pixie Dust has a number of scents on its list including butter scotch, grape fruit, pumpkin spice, and vanilla ice cream. For more, check out their page on Instagram. com/pixiedustcandles/ and DM them to shop and order.

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