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I’m extremely excited and give you a warm welcome to the April 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 April 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 April is supposed to be called the ‘Bloomy Season…” So we are proud to have some exclusive stylish reviews of known brands from our clothing industry, like those who launched their Spring/Summer Lawn Collections 2016. Then next is something eye-catching as speaking of hot man, we decided to bring you the most up-to-date male model of Pakistan Fashion Industry in this issue, Waqar Ahmed Butt (Fashion Model). We thought it would be easy, but we quickly realized that there are a lot of good looks

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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 fashion pages bring you the best trends on and off the runway featuring PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2016 and Islamabad Fashion Week 2016. We love seeing people who are dressed well and are always on the lookout for originality and style, so check out who made it to our style pages in this issue. Our editorial shoot ‘Brand Label Cross Stitch’ should be your guide for the next few dazzling and sunny days. We also feature Fashion Designer Zainab Chottani, who gave us an exclusive interview by sharing her professional journey, plans of her current Spring/Summer Lawn 2016 in which she featured Bollywood diva, Jacqueline Fernandez and some latest modern style trends with a bang, in ‘Quirky, Sexy & Cool’ way. Plus do not forget to check the ‘Best Buys’ segment, in which we targeted two best brands Breakout & KHAS Stores, because budgeting is hard so we made shopping easy especially for you to know what these both brands best commodities cost actually….! All this, with our usual amusing features…! We look forward to your feedback on Twitter and Facebook. Thank you.

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DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? I am a skinny jeans and shirt type of girl. Comfort is important to me, so you'll see me running around in ballet flats all day, yet come time to go out, there's nothing more I like than a nice pair of heels. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE YOU TO GET READY FOR A MORNING MEETING; AND NIGHT OUT? Morning meeting I would say 30 mins tops. My idea of a night out over the weekends is going for ice cream with kids or doing a movie night at home and that doesn't need much of preparation. AS SUMMERS ARE ON ITS WAY, AND LAWN FEVER HAVE STARTED AT ITS PEAK, SO YOUR CUSTOMERS WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A LITTLE

UPDATE FROM YOUR SIDE, WHAT KIND OF DESIGNS WE EXPECT IN THE LAWN COLLECTION 2016 FROM YOUR BRAND, THIS YEAR? I collaborated with Lakhany Silk Mills again this year for Lawn which already released in the month of March. You will see a wide variety-from florals to chevron- of designs in this collection. WHAT SINGLE PIECE OF CLOTHING DO YOU LOVE THE MOST? Scarves. ARE DIAMONDS GIRL'S BEST FRIEND, OR CLOTHES AND COSMETICS? Definitely diamonds.

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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 have major delegation issue, not sure if it's a good thing or not, but all designs are outlined to the designers before they begin to design and then it goes through my supervision throughout.

WOULD YOU CALL YOURSELF A HIGH MAINTENANCE WOMAN? I AM SO NOT!!! LOL! WHAT IS YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE? Working out is part of my lifestyle, I just can't do without it. High cardio, yoga, elliptical, treadmill... You name it! WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU REALLY WANT TO PAMPER YOURSELF? Buy shoes and a handbag!

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One of fashion industry’s busiest & demanding models today, Waqar Ahmed Butt is known for his ability to effectively play both stylish and fashionable characters on-screen, and for his professionalism, dedication and commitment. Actually the boy created a world of unparalleled glamour and his work can be seen in some of fashion’s most innovative segments. Waqar’s distinctive style speaks for itself, but the stories behind the scenes are just as interesting as the pictures themselves. Here our Fashion Editor Maliha Waqas manage to tear him away for a quick fire round of questions…. So for the full dipper, here you go!!!!

HI WAQAR, WHAT ARE YOU UP TO RIGHT NOW? WB: At present involved with a few new upcoming projects in my modeling career and new things happening at Paragon studio. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE ON EARTH? WB: Venice. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MEAL? WB: Fish any time of the day. HOW DO YOU TRAVEL? WB: Mostly by car. FAVORITE COLOR TO WEAR? WB: Black. JEANS OR SLACKS? WB: Jeans. BRASS BUTTONS ON BLAZER COOL? WB: Blazer. CORDUROY OR VELVET? WB: Corduroy.

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WHAT'S THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING FASHION MODEL? WB: Stardom power. WHAT'S THE WORST? WB: Negativity. WHAT MAKES YOU GO TO SLEEP? WB: Hope to wake up in a better world the next day. FAVORITE COMBINATION OF TWO COLORS? WB: Grey & black. HAT OR NO HAT ESPECIALLY IN SUNNY DAYS? WB: No hat. Traditional or contemporary style? WB: Contemporary. BEST DRESSED MAN YOU KNOW? WB: David Beckham. GOOFY OR IRONIC TIES OKAY? WB: Ironic I guess.

WHAT'S THE BEST SONG TO SING WHILE YOU'RE GETTING READY FOR A NIGHT OUT? WB: Any song by Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Saab. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE COMEDY YOUTUBE CLIP? WB: Russel Peter's comedy clips.

HOW MANY PAIRS OF SHOES A MAN SHOULD OWN? WB: No limit.

WHAT'S THE MOST EMBARRASSING THING YOU'VE EVER DONE? WB: Don't want to remember that.

WHICH SUNSCREEN NOW A DAYS? WB: Neutrogena sunscreen for men.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE YOU TO DECIDE WHAT TO WEAR? WB: 10 mins.

Cats or dogs? WB: Cats. WHAT'S THE ONE THING YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT? WB: My cell phone. IF WE GOT MATCHING TATTOOS, WHAT WOULD THEY BE? WB: We would not, as I don't like tattoos. WHAT'S IN YOUR POCKET RIGHT NOW? WB: My wallet. WHO DO YOU DREAM ABOUT? WB: I dream about a world where no one is hungry, poor, isolated or oppressed. WHAT DOES LOVE SOUND LIKE? WB: Summer breeze.

WHAT'S THE CLOSES YOU HAVE EVER COME TO DEATH? WB: Fell asleep once driving late at night. WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION? WB: Mohammad Ali, the boxer. WHAT'S THE BEST BARGAIN YOU'VE EVER GOT? WB: MK watch. WHAT'S THE BIGGEST SHOPPING MISTAKE YOU'VE EVER MADE? WB: Too many to mention. SO WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE TO BE WAQAR BUTT? WB: Blessed to be whom I am & would not change it. PKFASHION&LIFESTYLE | APRIL 2016

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has not been restricted to a single theme either, but skims across many moods. You will be reminded of Chinoiseries in one print, Victorian-era art in another, and Sicilian Majolicas in yet another. From monochrome to intricate floral regalia, or intricate embroidery, each ensemble package contains elements for the consumer to design their outfit in their own way. What is the biggest lesson that you have learned since you started your brand label? I feel your competition should be with yourself and you should be your biggest critic, that way you can evolve and create something better everytime!

Asad Shafi & Mishal Asad Why did you take up fashion designing? Everything fit into place when Asad Shafi decided to start up Cross Stitch, he used to ask me to come in for my input and gradually I became a part of the team. Now I’m the Creative Head at Cross Stitch. Are you self taught or did you study fashion design? I haven’t studied fashion but I’ve learnt so much from my team, also it’s been so many years I feel, experience has taught me a lot too! Cross Stitch is an attractive and catchy name. How did you pick it up? We short listed about a 1000 names and asked everyone for suggestions. Asad came up with the name and it instantly clicked! Tell us about brand, Cross Stitch? What makes it unique from other fashion houses? We, at Cross Stitch, always try to reinvent the language of design; our aim is to offer something new and to make heads turn! Briefly tell us about your Spring/Summer’16 Lawn Collection, like its designs and prints? Our S/S’16 Lawn Collection captures the essence of Spring, the colors are bright and eye-catching while every ensemble carries a host of options, for an outfit that can be designed in myriad ways. These are all digital prints on lawn, with pure chiffon duppatas. There is inclusive embroidered detailing for placement on the sleeves, hemline, neckline or the pants. All the ensembles also include additional printed facings that customers can play around with; too. The design sensibility

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If you could live and work as a designer in any era, which one would it be? I honestly love this era, I think it’s the time where you can walk out wearing anything if it’s styled well, there’s so much you can do, you have access to all the previous eras and you can personalize those with the current trends and create something new entirely! How much marketing is important for a good brand label like yours? And do marketing people tell you what to do or do they influence you in any way on the designing concept?

In this time and age, marketing is everything I feel! There’s an increasing awareness due to social media and intense competition! Brands who don’t market will eventually fizzle out since there’s a full throttle marketing battle, which is happening! Marketing teams don’t dictate us in any way, we’ve only worked with people we’re really comfortable with and who understand our design policy! What is the age group of people your brand love to design? I think at this point, we cater to everyone. We have our basic line which caters to the younger lot in terms of design and price. Lawn is targeted for everyone and our embroidered chiffon and Swiss Lawn caters to middle-age group and up. Then there are some other lines also like our formal organzas and grip tunics which again appeal to all age brackets! When it comes to design, what are the limitations you work with? You have to keep your customers in mind, when you’re producing mass quantities you need to sometimes give up on trends you love because they might not be so wearable and only appeal to a niche market! So that’s something we have to compromise on! How is your brand’s work received internationally? We exhibited in Dubai earlier this month and got a phenomenal response and our online store is doing super which gives us confidence for more international ventures! As summers have almost started and Lawn season has taken its position… So what do you think about designer Lawn trend? How do you

see this current approach by brands bringing their own Lawn prints? The market is huge and there’s so much potential as long as everyone brings their own design aesthetic to the market and offers something good in terms of price, quality and design. There’s enough space for everyone!

Mishal

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Tell us something about the trends this bloomy season? This season is all about bold colors, motifs and structured silhouettes! It’s all about who brings the perfect blend of both in a wearable way!

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What attracts ladies to buy Cross Stitch stuff? Our clothes are trendy and eye-catching and our quality of fabric is something we never compromise on, whoever has an eye for that will always come back to us! What is the one change fashion industry needs? The bitterness for each other’s success. One thing you hate about yourself? I wish I was more organized! Where do you generally shop? Amber Gohar, Elan and ofcourse Cross Stitch…! What makes you furious? Blatant liars and two-faced people. What makes your heart miss a beat? My sons.

Mishal with her son

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cclaimed fashion designer Zainab Chottani launched her first flagship store for her renowned label, by the same name, in Karachi. The launch was attended by Karachi socialites and her friends in the media and fashion fraternity including TV personalities. With her tremendous collection and reputation in bridal-wear globally, the Zainab Chottani brand name is now recognized for her intricate embellishments sculpted in luxury fabrics in both bold and soft hues. Her flagship store is located at DHA, Karachi; and includes a walk-in retail outlet and a bridal studio by appointment only.

anif Exclusive fabulous store was launched in Serena Hotel. Red carpet event was hosted by super model and hostess Natty. PR was handled by Rezz Aly Shah and Bilal Mukhtar. It is the largest jewellery store of Pakistan and the leading example in the field of jewellery, diamond and watches industry. It now aims to gradually expand their outlets all over the world and the initial step has been taken from the capital of the country by inaugurating a very prestigious jewellery boutique which has never seen before in Pakistan. The sparkling diamonds and fine jewels had been seen by the who's and who's of the country including Ambassadors, Business Tycoons, Govt officials and the media. Hanif Jewellers is the brain child Mr. Hanif, who dared to dream big almost 25 years ago and with conviction set it on a roll with untarnished service. The impeccable quality has allowed growing par with international standards of designing and manufacturing and stringent quality control measures.

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ashion designer duo Saira*Shakira celebrated the successful launch of their flagship store at the prestigious Gulberg Galleria Mall in Lahore.The store is designed by Architects Inc and is spread over three floors where their new Spring/Summer'16 Luxury PrĂŞt collection 'Le Ciel' was showcased along with the brand's ready-to-wear, off-the-rack formals, and bridal collections. The launch event was attended by fashion designers, stylists, models, socialites and renowned media personalities including Faraz Manan, HSY, Naz Mansha, Shazia Deen of Neemar, Rana Noman Haq, Asifa of Asifa& Nabeel, Munib Nawaz, Zarmisha Dar, Sara Rohale Asghar, Ayesha Fazli, ZarminaMasud, Huma Khan and Natasha Saigol. Zara Peerzada was the host for the evening while Cybil Chowdhry and Alyzeh Gabol modeled the brand's latest creations. The event was managed by Savvy with Public Relations by Amjad Bhatti.

haadi launched its biggest retail store with a 21,500 sq. retail space at The Dolmen Mall Clifton. It is the most popular brand in Pakistan expanding both, country and worldwide. Khaadi, the ultimate one-stop shop, has brought its entire concept under one roof, with several more to come. The mega store has been designed and conceptualized by artists such as Sohail Abdullah and Aamir Habib which have collaborated with Khaadi on this mega project. Located in one of the most popular Karachi malls, each department will have a distinctive feel. Khaadi has brought in more cash/credit counters than any of their other stores with separate counters allocated for disabled and senior citizens. With its exquisite design, there will be a number of trial rooms for both, men and women. A large in-store digital screen has been set up to showcase their latest products. Due to its large space customers will be able to experience a vast range of variety in all concepts, with each concept space carefully constructed to give a different look and feel.

rmani Collezioni is pleased to announce the opening of its Islamabad store recently. PR of the launch event was handled by Rezz PR and Events, and dĂŠcor was done by Sana Bhatti. The store has been designed and constructed in Italy at the Armani headquarters, and shipped to Islamabad where it has been assembled by experts to ensure that each detail and aspect of the store measures up to the Armani Collezioni experience anywhere else in the world. Armani Collezioni looks forward to offering Islamabad's sophisticated clientele its latest menswear collection, perfectly aligned with the current season's trends as forecasted at global fashion weeks. The current season's collection includes suits, jackets, shirts, ties, pants, jeans, shoes and a wide range of accessories. The store is located at sector F-7 Markaz. PKFASHION&LIFESTYLE | APRIL 2016

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ABBAS CARPETS bbas Carpets, a subsidiary of Abbas Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd. has been a cornerstone of the carpet industry in Pakistan for over 40 years. With a rich history embracing the opulent heritage of handmade rugs through an innovative infusion of vintage and nouveau concepts, Abbas continues to grow and embrace the rapidly evolving trends of the global market. It embodies the opulent heritage of traditional and contemporary worlds, creating riveting designs as timeless works of art. Abbas Carpets recognized and reinvented the entire process from looming to mounting. The household luxury brand took initiative by introducing the concept of design diversity by creating modern and compelling elaborate textile patterns with a vibrant infusion of color. Their stuff is available at their flagship store which is located in Gulberg, Lahore.

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f home is where your heart is, then Lifestyle is the perfect place for your home - and you. A unique concept store that specializes in elegant home décor, designer furnishings and personal accessories for today's fashion-forward customer, Lifestyle is a brand that customer and women in particular, trust and love. Founded in the UAE, Lifestyle stores have spread across the globe delivering consumers worldwide an unparalleled range of products and unbeatable value through a wide selection of leading international labels, which are complemented by Adore, Lifestyle's in-house brand. It's where you can find everything from nifty knick-knacks to stylish furniture that add a special personal touch to the way you live. Whether you're looking for a special gift for a loved one, a colleague, or an acquaintance, Lifestyle offers just the thing. The exclusive range of products includes home décor, lamps, bath décor, wall décor, fashion accessories and teen décor. Their stores are available in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Multan and Sialkot.

FUNKAAR INTERIORS t is one of the oldest architectural companies and is owned by Irfan Ellahi. It has been in business for the past 13 years. With the passage of time Funkaar Interiors is one of the top five and biggest interior companies of Karachi. Funkaar Interiors offer fabulous lifestyle for the interiors of your home, for dining and living rooms also the perfect furniture for your bedrooms. They also deal in chandeliers, wallpapers, round chairs, sofa in fabric and leather material, along with coffee tables, center tables, and full length mirrors so on. With the passage of time Funkaar Interiors evolved and had fashion shoots conducted at their studio by renowned fashion photographers, Ayaz Anis Khan, Nadir Toosy and the list goes on. Also the owner Irfan Ellahi's house is lavishly designed by Funkaar Interiors called Funkaar Mansion where some shoot also did take place. It has also designed the sets for ARY's morning shows for Shaista Lodhi and Nida Yasir, they have a lot of satisfied clients in Arabian Ranches Dubai & Jumeirah.

HOME DÉCOR BY ZAHRA SAEED LIFESTYLE resenting a wide array of accessories ranging from lamps, frames, candles, office accessories, bar accessories, pillows to bathroom accessories in a European style sampler store, the Zahra Saeed Lifestyle brand offers a little bit of everything for your home. She introduced a home décor store under her internationally acclaimed label, Zahra Saeed Lifestyle. Indeed it was in response to the increasing demand for the latest trends in international home décor that led Zahra Saeed to launch her store, where she also currently retails her own fashion line along with other international brands, all handpicked from across America by Zahra Saeed herself.

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CAST: Adeel Hashmi, Mohib Mirza & Sanam Saeed PRODUCER: Rizwan Saeed DIRECTOR: Naseer Khan GENRE: Romantic Thriller DURATION: 105 minutes t might sound a bit late for you to go through this review but we have done all our level best to give you a true picture of the movie review through this one. Well, let’s start with the buzz created about the movie. Bachaana movie official trailer won great applause and within just few hours of the trailer release we experienced unparalleled hits. People loved it and there is no doubt. The trailer sounded impressive just the same way both Mohib Mirza and Sanam Saeed did. The cinematography looked great with scenic beauty of Mauritius. Beautiful locations promised beautiful experience. Right from the melodious strings attached to the great performances, the movie had hit a high octane node. Let’s get back to the Bachaana movie review now. Well, the best part with this movie is that it is Pakistani. Some reviews suggested that it should be watched only to support Pakistani Cinema but is it the only thing to drive to the cinema? NOT AT ALL. Bachaana saves your money as well as it gives you good entertainment opportunities throughout the movie. Although, the movie is a bit shorter than the usual standard length but it really does justice to the movie plot and strategy. Some of the

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media called it the copy of Bajrangi Bhaijaan. How do you think it to be like that? NOT AT ALL. It might sound alike but it is a different treat to watch. You can’t compare it with the Bollywood flick. Let’s check out the story of the movie. Bachaana movie story revolves around an Indian girl who comes to Mauritius with her husband after getting married over the internet. The things turn wrong as the girl find it a cheat and gets help from the taxi driver, a Pakistani boy. What comes next is what the whole movie goes through. It is all about Bachaana from the villain, Adeel Hashmi. The Bachaana movie music deserves thumbs up. Yaari, the title track has already made it big. The performances are great. The director Naseer Khan has done justice with all of the characters. The movie was made in quite a short span of time. Although there are some glitches when it comes to some action scenes as they could have been much better. The movie start is fast and pacy, second half is a bit slower, fewer clothes and low budget could be something to irritate those who just want to hate it but they are certainly pluses. Overall, the Bachaana movie is a ‘Paisa Wasool’ and a complete family entertainer romcom.

ARIES

MARCH 21 - APRIL 19 Last month on the 20th, the sun entered your sign and you entered one of your yearly personal pleasure peaks. This is a great time to get the body and image in shape and enjoy all the pleasures of the senses - as long as you don't overdo it. This is a happy kind of month. April is likewise a prosperous month. Venus crossing your ascendant on the 5th brings money and financial opportunity. On the 19th the sun enters your money house and you begin a yearly financial peak. The 22nd and 23rd bring sudden, unexpected money. You obtain the favor of the money people in your life these days.

TAURUS

APRIL 20 - MAY 20 Planetary power is now moving towards you, to the Eastern sector of your chart. This shift began in February and is currently much stronger. Though the Western collective sector of your chart is still powerful, there will always be at least 40 percent of the planets there, the Eastern sector has, for now, become slightly more dominant. Health and energy are useful all month but especially after the 19th.

GEMINI

MAY 21 - JUNE 20 Health and energy are much improved this month. If there have been pre-existing conditions they seem much better now. Improve the health situation in the ways mentioned in the yearly report. With Pluto retrograde from the 18th onwards (and for many months after); be more cautious with changes in your diet or health regime. Do your homework first. The romantic life leaves a lot to be desired, but this is an excellent nonromantic social period.

want to schedule rest periods wherever possible. If you keep your focus on the really essential things and let go of trivia, it will be easy to get the rest that you need. Improve the health status in the ways mentioned in the yearly report. In addition, it might be prepared to exercise more and to massage the head, face and scalp. Finances are effective this month.

LEO

JULY 23 - AUGUST 22 A happy and successful month, Leo. Enjoy. Health right now is a very good thing. The dust of last month's eclipses is more or less settled. The fire element, your native element, is very strong this month, with at least 50 percent (and sometimes 60 percent) of the planets in fire signs. This gives energy, enthusiasm, courage and the 'can do' spirit. There is great optimism. Nothing gets you down.

VIRGO

AUG 23 - SEPT 22 Health still is required to watch but is much improved over last month. Last month was a 'critical' health month. If you got through it with your health and sanity intact, you did very well. Pat yourself on the back. The eclipses are

over with but there are still some lingering effects. Power in the 8th house favors projects of personal transformation and renovation. We all have an 'ideal' self - the self that we are to become. This is a wonderful month to let that come through, to give birth to it.

LIBRA

SEPT 23 - OCT 22 There are a lot of love changes happening. The love life is complicated but basically happy. You're personally more popular than usual from the 5th onwards, and Venus is making subtle aspects of Mars from that date onwards too. So love and romance are happening - but, as we mentioned many times before, it is the stability of these things that are questionable.

SCORPIO

OCT 23 - NOV 21 Your 6th house of health and work became concentrated on March 20 and is still very bright until the 19th. Job seekers seem to have a lot of, many opportunities now. Even those already employed have opportunities for more work - overtime or second jobs. The only problem is the retrograde of Mars, ruler of this house, which begins on the 17th. This means that

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SABA QAMAR Model/Actress 05 April, 1984

HASSAN AHMED Actor/Model 14 April, 1982

MOMAL SHEIKH Model/Actress 06 April, 1986

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SAGITTARIUS

NOV 22 - DEC 21 Last month the planetary power began to turn from the Eastern sector towards the social West. This means that the planetary power is moving away from you rather than towards you, it moves towards others. So should you. There was nothing wrong with your previous independence, and there's nothing especially noble about your concern for others - it's just the cycle you're in. This is a chance to take a vacation from yourself, many problems in life have their origin in excessive self-concern and be there for others.

CAPRICORN

DEC 22 - JAN 19 Don't allow yourself to gain over-tired. Improve the health status through head and face massage until the 6th and on neck massage afterwards. Craniometrical therapy will be helpful if you feel under the weather. Health and energy will improve after the 19th.

AQUARIUS

JAN 20 - FEB 18 Your 3rd house of communication and intellectual interests became very eloquent last month. On the 20th, and remains concentrated in the month ahead. This is a comfortable kind of place for you. It is very pleasing for students of all ages (Aquarius is an eternal student!). You're generally communicative, but this month you could go overboard if you're not careful.

PISCES

CANCER

JUNE 21 - JULY 22 Health became more delicate on the 20th of last month, and remains until the 19th. You're working hard and seem very successful, but just

these opportunities need more study and research doing on them - they might not be just what seem. Take good care of the homework; resolve the doubts, before accepting.

SANA ASKARI Drama Actress 23 April, 1988

SHAMOON ABBASI Actor/Model 04 April, 1973

ANOUSHEY ASHRAF VJ/Host/Model 14 April, 1983

FEB 19 - MAR 20 Prosperity is happening. The financial intuition, always good, is even better during this period. There are job opportunities happening too. If you're already employed, there is a possibility that extra work or overtime.

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