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I’m extremely excited and give you a warm welcome to the May Issue of PK Fashion & Lifestyle Magazine! hen I and my team set out to create a monthly diary that would promote health, fashion, style and deliberate living, one thing we agreed on right away was to steer for the glossy images of the too-perfect, product-driven magazine that we always look for. What you will find in the May Issue of PK is a collection of inspired and instructive articles written by real, honest, down-to-earth folks who work hard to live knowingly. Providing a respite from grim reality, PK thrived, offering a mix of fashion, interviews, comprehensive commentary and an insider view … in short… A recipe that survives today! Before we cross that threshold, there is a whole season of festivities ahead and we are here to share that with you. We hope that this month-issue with our exclusive round up of the hottest happenings around the town will become much spicy. As the month of May is supposed to be called the ‘Sizzling Season”… So we are proud to reveal an exclusive list of Pakistan’s Top 10 Hottest Models from our fashion industry, like those who really contribute at their best to enhance our fashion trade in a new level of success worldwide. Then next is something eye-catching as speaking of dashing personality, we decided to bring you the most up-todate male designer of Pakistan Fashion Industry in this issue, Munib Nawaz. We thought it would be easy, but we quickly realized that there are a lot of good looks and smartness while interviewing with him and to coordinate with him was quite a task. Still, it was a lot of fun in his conversation and we hope you would enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Our showbiz pages

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bring you the best glimpse of celebrities’ on and off the stage featuring Servis 4th HUM Awards 2016. We love seeing people who are dressed well and are always on the look-out for originality and style, so check out who made it to our style pages in this issue. Our editorial shoot ‘Brand Label Motifz’ should be your guide for the next few dazzling and sunny days. We also feature Celebrity Stylist Redah Misbah, who gave us an exclusive interview by sharing the experience of her professional journey, gave make up tips for ever insight into what inspires her, what she loves most about makeup and a typical day in the life of a makeup artist with a bang, in ‘Quirky, Sexy & Cool’ way. After that, do check out the ‘Best Buys’ segment, in which we targeted two best brands Beechtree & UNIWORTH, because budgeting is hard so we made shopping easy especially for you to know what these both brands best commodities cost actually….! Plus do not forget to read the special chitchat session of Shafaq Habib (Jewellery Designer). All this, with our usual amusing features…! We look forward to your feedback on Instagram and Facebook. Thank you.

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Describe your style??? It’s a mix of comfort masculinity classic with a tinge of rockstar edginess. How long does it take you to get ready for a morning meeting; and night out? Probably 20 minutes if I need to shave otherwise 10 minutes. What single piece of clothing do you love the most? Not a lover of clothing. My white shirts collection is very important to me. Between a rock and a hard place, what is your favorite gemstone? Not big on men wearing rocks. If I had to get one, then I’d love to get my hands on the rock of the moon… I have heard that it is accessible somewhere on earth. Are shoes boy’s best friends, or are watches and colognes? Everything is important while putting a look together. For me the priority would be cologne, shoes and then watches. You have hired many employees for your brand. Do you allow them to come up with their own designs, or do you guide them a bit? I am the Creative Director right now so I do guide the team in terms of the direction then they bring their sketches forward.

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Who designed your designing dressing room? Are you happy with it, or do you feel you would have done things differently now? All my shop’s basic interior work is done by my wife, Rabya Butt. She’s great with the visual merchandise stuff although I do bring so many blockages in her creative vision by reducing budgets. But hopefully our next store she would be able to do whatever she wants to with more available resources. She is the only certified visual merchandiser in Pakistan and I’m glad that she pulls out so much in so little. Would you call yourself a high maintenance man? I’m not high maintenance. I just like the best of the finest things in life. What is your fitness routine? I’m a health connoisseur. I have very strict workout routines. I workout 5 days a week and relatively watch my diet as well. I’d like to believe that I apply my pursuit of excellence in all aspects of my life. What do you do when you really want to pamper yourself? Sleep :)

Munib’s Quick RAPIDFIRE! The best relationship advice I ever got was.......? Happiness is the key. Always keep that alive.

My biggest vice is....? Patience.

I am terrified of.........? My loved ones being in pain.

My biggest pet peeve......? Unmatched leather in menswear.

The most fearless thing I have ever done was........? Get married :-)

In 10 years I’d like to be......? A much better version of myself that I could be happy healthy and living inspired with my family.

My ultimate dream is: a) To win Global Design Award. b) To get bachelor again. c) To be a small kid. d) Other. Inspire. Better. Life. Style. That’s my life’s mission!

The coolest thing about being famous is: a) Getting free stuff. b) Not having to worry about paying my bills. c) Travelling the world to attend the fashion events. d) Other. Is the potential of influencing people around me to do better… PKFASHION&LIFESTYLE | MAY 2016

PK PEOPLE! Tooba and Mikail

Frieha Altaf and Shaniera Akram

Zehra Bhukari

“First 28 Days of a New Born Baby” Lifebuoy held its ‘28 Days’ Exhibition at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Karachi; to showcase Arif Mehmood, Malika Abbas and Tapu Javeri’s photographs, as part of the soap brand’s neonatal health awareness campaign. PR handled by Golin PR.

Farwa and Haider Naqvi Mohsin Ali, Amna Kardar, Maida Azmat and Wardha Saleem

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Humna Zubair

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Tapu Javeri

Neera and Zurain Imam

PK PEOPLE! Ronak, Adeel and Iqbal

Alizeh Pasha and Umme Farooq

In the city of LIGHTS Movements by Collectibles launched its new multi-brand store at The Place, Nueplex, Karachi. Ms. Ronak Lakhani, the chairman of Special Olympics Pakistan, along with the members of (SOP) team, inaugurated the retail outlet with an exquisite event.

Mr. and Mrs. Munaf

Shome

Pir Ijlal and Amna

Maham Khan and Samra Muslim 18

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Mubashir and Asma Hassan

Mubashir Malik and Laiqa

PK PEOPLE! Adnan and Saad Baig

Ali Hayat and Adnan

Bushra and Sana

“Film Fraternity” A history-making get-together took place with many of Pakistan's film industry's biggest names under one roof in Karachi, to discuss the idea and possibility of the formation of a guild or academy of films. PR handled by Starlinks PR.

Mr. and Mrs. Hashim Raza

Satish Anand

Sultana Siddiqui and Hasan Zaidi

Saad Baig, Adnan, Fouad Hasan and Hassan 20

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Mina and Ayesha

PK PEOPLE! Ammad and Saad Mirza

Ghazala and Rashid Mirza

Anush Ammar

“Dressing well is a form of Good Manners” The clothing brand Hashtag launched its flagship store with a grand opening in Xinhua Mall, Gulberg, Lahore. The event was managed by Troika Events and PR.

Mamoom and Amina

Mishal

Sidra and Saba 22

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Momin and Saheefa

Rima Farid

Diya and Khurram

PK PEOPLE! AB Lakhani

Maliha Waqas

Sara and Atif Aslam

Alyzeh Gabol

Red Carpet of Servis 4th HUM Awards 2016 Glitz, glamour and a sense of wonderment was what defined the 4th edition of Servis HUM Awards presented by Servis at Expo Center in Karachi. The red carpet was a star-studded affair with the who's who of the entertainment industry, socialites and corporate giants. The PR of the event was done by STARLINKS PR and Events.

Mehnaz and Moammar Rana

Sarah Gandapur

Minhas Saaghir

Nomi Ansari Hassan and Sunita 24

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Resham

Nabila

Urwa and Mawra Hocane

PK PEOPLE!

Jehanzeb and Saad

Mehak Rizvi

Aleena

Creativity & Uniqueness to the home décor…! AkzoNobel, one of the world's leading global paints and Coatings Company launched the ICI Dulux Velvet Touch a colorful ceremony, held in Lahore. The event included performances by Wahab Shah, singer Sara Haider, and displayed collection by designer Kamiar Rokni. PR handled by Latitude CRS.

Raafia, Nudrat and Anam Omer Jamil

Roha and Zara

Mr. and Mrs. Yousaf Ghouri 26

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Kamiar Rokni

Sarah and Zara

PK PEOPLE! Nadia Hussain, Naz Khan and Frieha Altaf

Fareshteh Aslam

“WOMEN POWER” The Pond's Miracle Journey 2016 launched with a fabulous meet and greet event at the Cotie Rotie Cafe in Karachi.

Ronak Lakhani

Raheel Pasha and Shazia

Naheed Mashooqullah

Sana and Safinaz

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Atiqa Latif

Adnan Malik

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Tell us about yourself, what you do and how you got to where you are? I consider myself to be three things: A happily married wife, a loving mother and a very passionate jewellery designer. I feel honoured that I am a pioneer in the jewellery designing industry in Pakistan. I started designing in 1981, while I was living in New York as a hobby but after various requests from my family and friends I had my first exhibition in Washington D.C. Tell us about your design style. What makes your designs unique in the industry? Back in the 80s, I found Western jewellery to be very light and easy to wear but I found it lack in the style and intricacy that we find in South Asian designs. My work primarily focuses on fusing these two styles. My recent work takes inspiration from central Asian, Turkish and Egyptian design styles. What kind of person wears your jewellery? Independent-minded women with class and style. A huge chunk of my clientele can be found in major cities like Karachi, Lahore, Dubai, London, New Delhi and New York. Where do you draw your inspiration from? I love travelling to new and different environments as they inspire me to come up with fresh designs. My Turkish, Egyptian and Middle Eastern collections, for instance, became very popular. What is it like to see someone in the street wearing your creation? I feel great joy when I go out to a restaurant, social gathering or a wedding and

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see a very glamorously dressed lady wearing my designs and carrying herself ever so elegantly. Who is your favourite designer? Coco Chanel. I have idolized her for as long as I can remember. What materials and techniques do you use in your work? I use 22kt gold, diamonds, polki, and various varieties of precious and semiprecious stones. My personal favourite is pearls. What kind of trends do you see today in bridal wear? Traditionally, bridal wear has been mostly about gold and diamonds and the trend has remained so subject to affordability. Silver is more popular for less formal occasions such as engagements, parties and social occasions. What advice would you give to someone getting into the jewellery design business? Be passionate about your craft, take courses in jewellery-making and get to know your stones, whether they be diamonds, precious or semi-precious stones. The Gemmological Institute of America in San Diego is a great place to study gemmology. What is your favourite piece that you have created? A design does not go up for sale unless I really, really like it. But these days I love to wear my statement necklaces with large carved stones, polki diamonds and calligraphy. Which one you would like to say, multi colours with artistic designs or plain with no stones trend for 2016? I think stones are very trendy and pearls have hit the market with a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Big Bangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Long necklaces and long earrings, large rings, funky bracelets and headpieces are all very trendy in 2016. How can people approach your brand to buy? We have a store at Gulberg 2, Lahore. We have exhibitions in Karachi and Islamabad twice a year. We can be also be the contacted on our official website www.shafaqhabib.com and on Facebook and Instagram. We deliver online orders in Pakistan. PKFASHION&LIFESTYLE | MAY 2016

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ith the vision of Faraz Manan, design director for Crescent, we are thrilled to share with you the opening of their flagship prĂŞt store in Lahore. Crescent lawn launched back in 2011 as a project of Crescent Bahuman that has been around for decades. The journey so far has been a dream and they are taking us with them every step of the way. It has been their customer's loyalty and love that has brought them this far. They now bring us something bigger yet affordable. From trendy cuts, rich color palettes, unique fabrics and chic designs; their ready-to-wear caters to those of all ages. With an exclusive silk range perfect for summer evenings. Their designs have been carefully articulated to match our desires. Faraz Manan and his team present to us, Crescent, the official flagship store. The decor of the launch event was done by Sana Bhatti and the occasion was well attended by Lahore's elite and many fashionistas like Amber Gohar, Ammara Hikmat, Amna Babar, Fatima Kasuri, Anny Shoaeb, Anush Ammar and more. The event was managed by Savvy PR & Events.

Shahjahan Grill with its welcoming environment is a delightful place to dine out for foodies in Lahore. Hot steaming delicious food will melt your taste buds. Their Pakistani cuisine is a must try along with the assortment of other dishes on the menu. Their location and comfy environment makes this a wonderful place for families with a big appetite. The food, ambiance and services of Shahjahan Grill are the talk of the town these days. The new 'Royal Brunch' menu includes all the specialty items of the restaurant like Shahi Biryani, Nihari, Paye, Haleem, Chicken Tikka, Aloo Bhujia, Chanay, Hulwa Puri and wide range of pickles, salads, buns and juices. The interior of Shahjahan Grill is simple with Mughal inspired flowery walls and paintings which gives an exclusive royal feel to everyone, also the staff is extremely hospitable. What are you waiting for? Come and try something along with your friends and family and enjoy the hospitality and services at Shahjahan Grill. PR handled by Latitude CRS.

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ome check out their new store and selection! Phulkari by Taana Baana has opened its one more location in Gujranwala. Phulkari, exclusive prints by Taana Baana for women includes premium quality fabrics range. The word Phulkari itself means 'growing flowers' and standing true to its name, includes high quality floral designs in bright colors. With a rich history dating back to the 15th century, Phulkari is a traditional pattern of weaving, which is popular amongst the women of Punjab. It also is the most admired form of handwork around the world. Their designs are contemporaneous because they stand true to their base.

kzoNobel, one of the world's leading global paints and coatings company launched the ICI Dulux Velvet Touch in a colorful ceremony held in Lahore. The formal launch was followed by an extravagant fashion show by the renowned House of Kamiar Rokni, highlighting the unique finishes and textures of the Velvet Touch Collection inspired by the lustrous metallic tones, and motifs of silk, linen, and marble. The company presented four thematic collections: Classic Luxury, Elegant Romance, Creative Expression, and Modern Contemporary and eight Special Effect finishes and textures; in the presence of Lahore society's crĂ¨me-de-creme, from socialites to business elites, to artists, designers and media personalities. PR handled by Latitude CRS.

hoebox opened its doors at Link Road, Lahore. The launch was a spectacle to be seen as the 9000 sq. foot store is one of the biggest in the area offering a wide assortment of shoes, handbags and accessories for the entire family. More than 2000 customers came to the store on the first day, the ribbon cutting was done by Mr. Riaz Ahmad, a member of the Board of Directors at Service Industries Limited. Offering an opening discount of 25% for the first 5 days, the already reasonably priced products were selling like hot cakes. Shoebox is a fresh retail venture by Service Industries Limited. The store itself has a very appealing layout, with eyecatching branding all over. The assortment offers brands like Lark & Finch, Nike, Kinetix and Caprice along with new brands Ekisha, YO!, Maverick, Drill and Klara. It offers an entire floor of discounted items for price-conscious consumers, cleverly called Bachat Box. PKFASHION&LIFESTYLE | MAY 2016

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apphire's commitment to quality fabric over the years has made it a household synonym for unflappable excellence. Hoping to build further on this reputation, Sapphire formed a partnership with Khadija Shah, a name that carries an extraordinary status in the world of fashion. This meld of exquisite design and high class fabric resulted in a breakthrough new retail brand - Sapphire. Established in late 2014, the label has grown into one of the finest, most sought after high street apparel brands in the country within a very short period of time. Sapphire has successfully accomplished its vision of combining 100% pure fabric with unprecedented design aesthetic to create designer wear at an affordable price by offering a quality product for everyone. The label's range of clothing includes daily wear, party wear, formal wear, silk tunics and scarves as well as unstitched fabric suits that can easily be picked up at any one of their outlets. Shoppers are offered new stitched and unstitched designs every few weeks in cambric, cotton and silk with each piece being aesthetically unique and delicately detailed in terms of its pattern, color palette, embroidery and embellishments. This explains the busy and upbeat vibe one always finds

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when walking into a Sapphire store. With outlets in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, Sapphire will soon be making its way to the smaller cities. International expansion has already begun with the label's recent announcement of launching in Dubai. In the meantime, shoppers can make their way to any one of the following flagship outlets listed below. It first opened its doors in Karachi at the much-loved Dolmen Mall, and since then it has become quite a phenomenon with the ladiesâ&#x20AC;Ś. There are many things that standout when it comes to Sapphire. For one thing, it is giving very big established brands a run for their money. And secondly, it works with Khadijah Shah known for her impeccable sense of style. The prints are beautiful and a great buy especially owing to the very affordable price points. There is a list of things you can purchase at the Sapphire store including one-piece to three-piece stitched and unstitched clothes. They have a selection of pants to pair with and loose fabric to buy and stitch however you like. They stock jewellery items. So, there is practically everything that anyone could need in Eastern wear available at the store. To stay updated about new collections and sales, keep visiting their social media sites: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sapphireofficial/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Sapphirepakistan

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Do the clothing choices you make at work inspire your personal style? My clothing choices at work are a direct reflection of my personal style. Practical with a twist…! What do you love most about make up? That it can transform you and your mood completely! What are some common beauty mistakes that women make? n Choosing the wrong shade of foundation. n Contouring too low. n Skipping out on their eyebrows. n Lining their lower eyelid. What products do you think should be a staple in every woman’s purse? n Lip balm. n Pressed powder. n Mascara. n Lipstick. What’s your favorite makeup brush? Makeup Forever blender brush 242. What is your favorite item in your closet? A saree, my Nani gifted to me. It was hers and holds a great sentimental value for me. Tell us about yourself and your career so far, how did you become a hair stylist, makeup artist and an entrepreneur? I am a director at Depilex Group, which hosts the largest chain of salon in Pakistan amongst other brands. I joined in 2009 after having completed my degree in cosmetology from London and the US. I’d grown up in the salon and wasn’t until I went to study the field that I realized it’s much more than just the glamour, it’s a very in depth and vast field and I thoroughly enjoyed studying it. What challenges do you have as a stylist? The lack of understanding in Pakistan about our profession. Also the lack of professionalism. It’s hard to find… Who are some people that have inspired you throughout your career? My mother and an American makeup artist Kevin Aucoin.

If you could choose a celebrity closet to shop in, who’s would it be and why? Tilda Swinton, because she is by far one of the most subtly glamorous celebrities out there and her style is just to die for…! Everyone loves a good deal, what are some of your favorite places to find budget buys? In Lahore, my go to places are Muse and House of Aphrodite. I have never visited these stores coming out empty handed.

What items do you feel are worth splurging on? n Good foundation: How long have you been a makeup artist? It’s an investment! I’d like to say my whole life, having literally grown up n Makeup brushes: in the salon but I have been actively helping my You can’t imagine mom and been a part of the business since 2009. the difference it makes. n Contour kit: Game How do you choose what looks work for each individual client? changer. Through an in-depth consultation, is a very important step in a service that a lot of people skip What trends do you love out on. It’s where you do a thorough analysis of right now? their wants, lifestyle, features and compatibility. Well for the last two years the

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winged eyeliner and down tones eyes has been the trend however this year it’s all about highlighted exaggerated eyes with falsies so I’m happy about the change and loving the trend. As for hair I love Balayage however this year it’s more about leaving your hair be. And natural is in with a subtle break of color and for a change I love it! Which trends to you want to see disappear? I think Ombre needs to die - NOW! If you could choose anyone to give a makeover, who would it be and why? Imran Khan! Recently he’s been looking like he needs a haircut.

How would you describe your signature look and what is it about your style that sets you apart from other makeup artists? I’m so proud about my industry peers and truly believe we have immense talent. My signature look is all about customizing my service to my client’s needs and incorporating my skills to truly give each client a wonderful experience. What’s the best style advice you’ve received? Customize trends to your needs and body rather than just applying them. Let’s say you could travel back in time to one fashion era, where would you end up? What did you like about that period? I would go to the 40s- belted waisted, structured shoulder and Ava Gardner wardrobe. Describe a time early in your career where you felt you could say, ‘I made it’…? I was flying from London to Lahore and an air hostess came up to me and said she reads my blog, finds it super helpful and that she’s just tested my zit zapper technique and it worked!!! What is the most important beauty advice that you can give to women? You as an individual, your features, your skin tone, your body - everything is unique. And in that uniqueness is where the real beauty lies. What goals do you wish to achieve in the future? To be honest, I set daily goals or weekly goals - they are much more practical aims and this way it’s easier and more organized for you to achieve a yearly goal. My goal is to focus on education in my field. The beauty industry is one of the fastest growing ones and someone has to take up the responsibility of giving internationally accredited and a high standard of education to our beauticians and hairdressers. PKFASHION&LIFESTYLE | MAY 2016

your skin look cakey… It literally kills your look! How do we avoid our concealer being exposed when we take a camera flash photo? Blending is the key, along with using the right shade of foundation and concealer. What lip, cheek and eye colors should we opt for during the warmer months? Bright corals, peaches and pastels. Darker towards the evening. Redah, what are the major beauty trends and themes for Summer 2016? n Natural hair (Simple blow-dries, wet look, basics). n A nude face (Not too much shimmer, matte and natural). n Luminous skin. n Soft feline eyes. n Light lips. Biggest summer makeup mistakes women make? Layering on too much foundation which makes

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What is the professional makeup artist’s way to create a sexy summer glow? Strobing!! Although professionally I have a long foundation, conceal, contour and highlight regime but strobing is a trend everyone professional or not can follow easily. Dark lip colors in the summer? Yay or nay? Yay! Even if not dark there’s a shade of red out there for every woman. Please go and find it - own it!

PK PEOPLE! Emaan and Noor

Maliha Waqas

Naveen Saad and Tania Muneer

Capitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in Lawn Mania 2016 !!! Rani Emaan's Lawn 2016 launched all over Pakistan. The launch affair took place in heart of capital Islamabad, at the Rani Emaan Store. PR done by Rezz PR and Events and event done by QYT Events.

Rezz Aly Shah and Sara Walid Mushtaq

Fakir Ifitkhar and Tehmin

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Huda

Farzeen, QYT, Kanwal and Shauzab Ali

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Rachel and Rubya

PK PEOPLE! Ayesha Sana

Iffat and Reem

Mahnoor and Mehreen

Bedazzled with JEWELSâ&#x20AC;Ś. Keepsakes by REEM launched its Spring/ Summer'16 jewellery line 'Timeless Treasures'. The event was managed by Harry PR and Events at Keepsakes' studio in Islamabad.

Ayesha and Nazia Harry

Amirah, Sana and Nayab

Zoya, Aisha, Maryam and Alishba

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PK PEOPLE! Alizeh, Maira, Seher, Shaniera and Frieha

Bilal Ashraf and Adnan Malik

Watch Out!!! SevenFriday, an international Swiss watch brand, was recently launched in Pakistan at a celebratory party hosted by Adnan Malik, at Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi. Their watches will be available across Pakistan at Movements by Collectibles outlets.

Rameez and Mona Maliha Waqas Fauzia, Samra and Tabish

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Aamir and Zhalay

PK PEOPLE! Yousaf and Xille

Maryam and Muniba

Ambar Ahmed

Siachen comes to Lahore...!!! KopyKats Productions and Anwar Maqsood have teamed up once again very successfully, and the outcome was a tragic-comic play about the India-Pakistan argument in Siachen. The event took place in the city of festivals, Lahore.

Anam Raheel Aamir Mazhar

Haris Bilal

Dawar Mahmood

Mehek Saeed

Sabina Ali

Faizan Ranjha

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PK PEOPLE! Hina, Mahjabeen, Rumaisa, Tara and Shazia

Munyba Amal

Sofia Naveed

Happy Birthday Taraâ&#x20AC;Ś!!! Tara Uzra Dawood celebrated her birthday among friends at a Silver & Gold Tea Party, in Karachi. Over 150 guests attended including Shaniera Akram, Amin Gulgee, Sharmila Faruqui, Sultana Siddiqui and many more.

Sadia Khan and Maliha Bhimjee

Bisma Badar

Roohi, Batool and Kiran

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Komal and Nazneen

PK PEOPLE! Ayeza Khan

Imran Abbas

Khursheed and Hina

“A Memorable Evening…” The launch press conference and meet the cast of 'Tum Kon Piya' a drama serial produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, met at a local hotel, Karachi. PR handled by Starlinks PR.

Mina and Azra

Afrah

Nina and Azra

Saba

Uzma

Alveena

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KOHR BY ARSALAN A. KHAN

he young, Islamabad based entrepreneur, Arsalan A. Khan, has been known for his creativity and interior and furniture designing skills for quite some time now. His brand, KOHR, is popular for its unique designing concepts and out-of-the-box ideologies that Arsalan has adapted for his distinguishable designs. His first exhibition in Islamabad garnered a positive response, after which he brought KOHR to Lahore and showcased a collection influenced by geometric and organic forms and organic materials; specializing not only in interior and furniture designing but also bringing to the table some beautiful and edgy home accessories. Also, his product range is inspired by the buildings and architecture of SOHO in New York City.

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KRK HOME

AURUM HOME

inging the changes with your interior can sustain the versatility of the place you call home. When it comes to furnishing your house, it is preferable to keep adding or omitting pieces to spruce up its feel. Since it could get costly to recreate an entire space, adding accent pieces and accessories to decorate a room can give it a new-fangled look. Aurum hopes to provide that. Speaks to Aurum's creative director Minhal Sadiq Saigol to get a peek into her vision and what her brand has to offer. "As clichĂŠd as it may sound, the idea came to me when I was decorating my own space and couldn't find anything," says Saigol. "I did not want to buy accessories from abroad, so I began experimenting with things here," she adds. Saigol's range includes coasters, bottle stoppers, cushions, candle stands, acrylic trays, sculptures, ashtrays, tissues boxes, lamp finials, which are all priced under Rs 10, 000. Her second range of accessories includes marble platters, cocktail tables, lamps, framed mirrors, consoles and side-tables. What draws one to Aurum is probably the geometric nature of design Saigol plays with.

he elite Lahore based home furnishing brand presents its antique Parisienne furniture line. These accent pieces are imported from different parts of France. Bringing back 19th and 20th Century French craftsmanship into Lahore's drawing rooms. This limited collection includes period chairs, settees, consoles and mirrors incorporating rich baroque trimmings and embellishments that are characteristic of French Victorian and Louis XV antique furniture.

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HOME COUTURE ome Couture, a brand based in artisan handmade furniture and accessories, launched its flagship store in Lahore, by Shahnaz Noon and Attiya Rashid. Inspired by their aim of crafting design-led and timeless pieces of furniture, Home Couture uses the finest seasoned sheesham [Rosewood], a heavy and hard indigenous wood of Punjab, the brand carves its furniture with a harmony of traditional and modern influences, aligned with their passion for rekindling the concept of furniture as a functional treasure. Indeed the team at Home Couture believe that long-lasting, premium and aesthetic pieces should be available to everyone at affordable prices. A complete home store, the range at Home Couture includes furnishings such as beds, sofa's, tables and armchairs, accessories including home decoration pieces, scented candles, lamps, cushions, tray tables, stools, trays, book ends, mirrors, vases and bowls and custom design services.

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WRITTEN BY: Samra Bukhari. Directed by: Farooq Rind. Produced by: Momina Duraid & Six Sigma Plus Production. Cast: Sajjal Ali, Feroz Khan, Mehmood Akhter, Rubina Ashraf, Sundas Tariq, etc. Date & Time: 8:00pm (Every Saturday). Total Episodes: 22 his newest play of HUM TV, deals with emotions, trust, relations and sympathy. The plot highlights the life of Gul-e-Rana, raised under the guardianship of her uncle; Gul-e-Rana is very different from her cousins and exhibits the traits of a wellgroomed and modest girl. Unlike Gul-e-Rana, her cousin Adeel is an egotistic and narcissistic. To

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him girls are merely a means of pass time and pleasure. He considers Gul-e-Rana perfect to marry as she wouldn't have a say in his personal life and tries every trick in his book to woo her but she pays no heed. Frustrated by her response, Adeel knits a sinister plan and traps Gul-e-Rana, leaving her with a choice to choose between him and her honor.

What follows is a story of revenge and remorse. When the drama serial Gule-Rana was first aired much was already being talked about the drama serial. Many of the fans who have been watching are absolutely mesmerized by the amazing performance and plot of the drama. Gul-e-Rana's relation with her father which has been shown in the initial episodes absolutely is amazing. The drama is a smooth transition serial that witnesses Behroze Khan (Gul-eRana's father) being a very caring and loving family man. However, an unfortunate accident results in his death. Gul-eRana's sister and mother forced her to move into a new place living under the supervision of their father's step brother. The drama shows the fact that her uncle is very kind. Adeel (Feroze Khan) is the only son of Gul-e-Rana's uncle. He has a lot of money that he owns and one thing he isn't surely ashamed of. Adeel likes the fact that women fight over him whereas he does not give them attention. He goes to the extent of telling his phupphos where they stand in his life. Commenting on the drama so far, it seems that the veterans are bagging strong performances as compared to the youngsters. Another thing in the drama according to the critics was the fact that Sajjal Ali does show strong characters but her look remains to be the same all the years she has been here. Although the drama has strong lighting and support but the plot of the drama isn't so amazing or special. The monotonous thing is that the lead actor doesn't catch your attention and the female actress is like all the other women you might have seen. The drama seems to be going in the predictable direction and then would end in the same way. Although it not possible the Gul-e-Rana will fulfill her father's dreams and repetitive obsession of Adeel's phupphos insisting him to marry their daughters is somewhat irritating. The drama is going on smooth roads with noting extra-ordinary going on or expected.

ARIES

MARCH 21 - APRIL 19 You're still very much in a yearly financial peak, until the 20th. Your money house is very powerful and chock-full of beneficent planets. This is a period for happy money money that is earned in happy and enjoyable ways. Your personal creativity is more marketable now. You get pecuniary favour of the spouse or current love - and of friends. Your social connections are more critical than how much money you have. You end the month wealthier than you began it.

TAURUS

APRIL 20 - MAY 20 Another happy and successful month for Taurus. Enjoy! Many of the trends that we wrote of last month are always in effect. You're still in a yearly personal pleasure peak, enjoying all the physical delights. And, with Mercury in your 1st house, get the wherewithal to indulge yourself. You look great. You have energy, charisma, sparkle and star quality. The opposite sex certainly takes notice. Venus is on your sign until the 24th. This gives beauty and style to the image. The personality is more graceful and pleasing.

GEMINI

MAY 21 - JUNE 20 The love life is always much stressed this month. However, there is some improvement after the 9th as Jupiter starts moving forward. At least there is some conceptual clarity now on the current state of affairs. This is better than confusion. Like last month, try not to make things worse than they need to be. The good news is that you're entering your period of maximum personal power and independence. The planets are at their most Easterly position.

is the time to make the personal changes you need to make. You don't need in order to worry about what others think or feel. Create pleasant conditions for yourself. They will, in due course, come on over to your way of thinking. On the 20th the financial planet enters the spiritual 12th house. This indicates excellent financial intuition.

LEO

JULY 23 - AUGUST 22 Career is still the main headline this month. It is going great guns. There is abundant success and advancement happening. Pay rises can still happen this month, if they haven't yet happened. The 10th and 11th to bring special career success and advancement. Finances need to be well this month, though still prone to glitches and delays. Just try to make things worse than they have to be. Make sure all the little details of financial transactions are handled properly.

VIRGO

AUG 23 - SEPT 22 Travel - foreign travel - has been in your chart all year, and this month it is indicated even more than before. Happy travel opportunities are happening. The 9th house strong and filled with benefi-

cent planets, college or postgraduate level students is doing well. They take an interest in their studies and highly motivated - and this is 90 per cent of success. In general, even those who are not students are more interested in higher learning this month.

LIBRA

SEPT 23 - OCT 22 The month ahead is practical and down to earth. There is a grand trine in earth signs all month. People in general are not that interested in ideas or emotions - it's about the everyday affairs of life. A little of this is great for you. You're a love and ideas person. You can be already too lost in those things. It is nice every now and then to be pulled back to 'earth'. This practicality enhances your prosperity. This is a very good financial period - especially until the 20th.

SCORPIO

OCT 23 - NOV 21 Love is the main headline of the month ahead. You're still in the midst of a yearly love and social peak. Social activity is justified on a yearly high. Romance is on your mind. You're in the mood for it and there are plenty of opportunities to indulge. The 10th to the 14th seem exceptionally good for love.

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CANCER

JUNE 21 - JULY 22 It is time to take responsibility for your own happiness. Personal power is getting stronger day by day. Now and for the next few months -

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SAGITTARIUS

NOV 22 - DEC 21 The focus on health until the 20th will stand you in good stead after that date, when health becomes more delicate. Improve health through throat and neck massage until the 24th and through arm and shoulder massage afterwards. Spiritual healing is very supportive on the 13th and 14th.

CAPRICORN

DEC 22 - JAN 19 This is an opportunity to enjoy life, to schedule in leisure activities and entertainments and to be involved with children. It is said that children are the best teachers of joy. Being close to them can make us more joyous. Capricorn being a worrying sign, with a grim outlook on life, can often downplay leisure. You believe that it is a waste of time. But the cosmos thinks otherwise. The 5th house of fun and creativity is identical in importance with every other house - even the 10th career house. There is logic in leisure - and luck too. One comes out of it refreshed and with new and practical ideas.

AQUARIUS

JAN 20 - FEB 18 Planetary power shifts this month. The Western, social sector of your chart is now more powerful than it has been like a year. However, at this time the Eastern sector is still very sturdy too. So, you are neither overly dependent nor overly independent. You walk a fine line over the next few months between selfinterest and the interests of others.

PISCES

FEB 19 - MAR 20 Happy retrograde activity will lessen as the month progresses. Health is more stressed from the 20th onwards. You have a lot of planets in stressful alignment with you this month - at least 60 percent of them and sometimes more. So pay attention to health. The love life seems fortunate this month.