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Editor’s note This week we are yet again presenting an exciting issue of your favourite magazine, Sunday Plus. We are presenting a special review on PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Karachi edition on the latest trends. All is not well in the higher education sector of Pakistan. A high level conference was recently held in London on how to face new challenges in the tough economic climate. Read our special report on the conference, which was also attended by Pakistani academics and educationists. In the feature section learn how our youth is actively engaged in the war against dengue and how our lifestyles are changing. International interior designer Hamza Tarar is back with his blog exclusively for you. On our style pages see the latest collections of top six designers, who stole the show at the Fashion Week in Karachi. And this week in our ‘Picks of the week’ section, we are again presenting a little something for our readers to quiz their mind with.
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KHAADI KHAAS
I am going to call Kamiar Rokni and Tia Noon the pied piper of Pakistan (in a good way) who managed to lure us away into his colour blocked fantasy rendered cleverly onto simple cuts. From “Folkistan” truck art inspired collection to “The Modernist” this time, always true to their ethos, Kamiar and Tia sent out the looks that played with the international colour blocking trend in vivid paint brush shades clearly defined by geometric lines. It’s these little things in fashion that make all the difference. Inspired by modernist work of artists like Mark Rothko, Barnet Newman and Josef Albers and the Bauhaus, this season the design house took the colour palette to another level of sophistication, experimenting with lime green, brunt orange, deep brown, beige, saffron, pinks, and shades of purple. From the design house who is truly at the top of their game, their collection was one of their personal bests and one that any woman would drool over.
“THE CITY WITHIN”
ADNAN PARDESY
THE HOUSE OF KAMIAR ROKNI
“THE MODERNIST”
The stand out, heartfluttering, rememberthis-moment show was Khaadi Khaas’s collection, which was an ode to the city of Karachi. With its historical echoes which never crossed the line into pastiche, allied with precision cutting, and an eye for controlled volume, Khaadi reminded us that vision, not just wardrobe solutions, is a necessity in the fashion industry. Presenting a perfect prêt line, Khaadi Khaas yet again gave the stylish woman some interesting and striking fashion options. Distinct motifs like birds on wires, caged birds, newspaper prints, that are all parts Karachi paraphernalia, made interesting designs for the garments that were mostly presented with asymmetrical hemlines.
“COQUETRY”
The collection paid homage to muslin fabric with focus on weaves, textures, dyeing with nil embellishments. He proved yet again that the techniques of couture can be finely blended into pret collections with ingenious techniques of textures. Adnan used solid fabrics, citrus hues like orange, parrot green, yellow and shades of blue that were creatively fused into long, flared, voluminous dresses/gowns to kurtas for both males and females. From finely textured dresses, pleated gowns, well-cut tunics, that were beautifully draped couture masterpieces, Adnan aimed to keep his silhouettes almost fuss free with clever amalgamation of volume, cuts and colours.
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This time, he paid s This collection wa he belongs, Hazara. of n tio ta en tic repres a brilliant and artis ch garment was Ea s. ion ot em human , depicting hapelf a piece of art in its otions in balance. piness and dark em with patterns, Bold stripes overlaid signs as the de g made for intriguin different route this designer took on a ed e collection consist time. Although th ixed m r ne sig de e th , ne mainly of black to red, blue, t colours such as patterns with brigh ist in the tw g hin res ref th a yellow and white wi and ers pockets, collars, lay g and forms of borders, lon re we ts ents. The cu flower embellishm with more e in tye and dye), flowy (love the on th bold . The overall look wi focus on detailings the rich of y or st age to tell his an m did s lip ite wh Hazara. cultural heritage of
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YAHSIR WAHEED
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did His last collection as it was us r fo h uc m rk wo ndhara Ga e th m inspired fro the g tin pic de , ion civilizat ures, fig ha symbols of Budd . es tre i dh lotus and Bo niably But Yahsir has unde th his wi redeemed himself is at th ion current collect us Ind e th m fro inspired d Valley Civilization an s nd ce ns it definitely tra ne do s ha he everything s clasbefore. Many thing able th ea sically Yahsir, br m loo nd ha ed naturally dy k, loo ed ax rel , fabrics linens earthy cottons and th wi d se were juxtapo ear itw kn th wi s int ajrak pr r pe made of special pa me yarn (Yahsir showed of t ou e ad m his belt O! His paper yarn). BRAV swear en m collection uses erint d rie va t in the mos ous yn og dr An s. ion at pret ks loo collection that ngers unpredictable on ha on the e ap sh s ge an and ch me ed az body is what am dly en fri oabout this ec collection.
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“NEO NATIVES”
The duo, known for their traditional take on embroidery, tried their hand at subtly luxurious separates, low on bling. Their restrained range went overboard with their marine story with a literal aquatic concept of underwater bubble prints as motifs, which was not that edgy for designers of their caliber. The technique, however, is luxe. Lovely understated maxis and jumpsuits are very springy. Beautifully done multicoloured coral reef prints on raw silk, organza and crepe have the finesse of screen printing. Insertions of scattered embellishments create somewhat unrelated range divisions. Simple shapes, a restrained glam aesthetic work well, but then outfits tend to look like variations of each other.
We undoubtedly love a free-spirited world traveler, the easy-breezy bohemian at heart collection with tons of wide-legged trousers, maxi dresses, jumpsuits. But gypsyness and jingly jangly Native American headbands definitely gave an outdated banjaran vibe, taking away from the refinement. Channeling the tribal spirit, she used vibrant hues in black, white, aqua blue to create flowing silhouettes. Her Aztec and Persian inspired global fusion seemed a tad inspired from Teejays and Kamiar Rokni’s last collection. But having said that, I will definitely invest in one of Maria B.’s trousers for this season.
“DISC O INFERNO”.
“MAST PATANG”
D.I.S.C.O and 70s flower power was the theme for Ammar Belal’s latest collection. For a label founded and based on pushing perceptions and boundaries, direction seemed to be lacking. High on déjà vu in terms of the usage of the same zigzag Missoniesque prints from his last “African Safari” collection was uninspiring. Having said that he worked the print-on-print trend quite perfectly mainly with flower power prints, polka dotted bohemian maxi dresses, and stripped jackets. The trademark Saturday Night Fever music and 70s glasses did add some novelty to the styling.
Paying respect to the Pakistan-ness, his latest collection is yet again inspired from the elements of our local culture, this time from the colourful festival of basant represented through structured jackets, jumpsuits. This time his hemlines went a bit higher with dresses and skirts. Apart from the change of motifs to kites and old Lahori havelis this time, the overall feel, theme and medium of inspiration have remained the same for too many seasons. Timelessness need not be about suspension in time and space. But absolutely love the haveli printed tailored jackets.
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POINTS AND A FEW THINGS LEFT TO BE DESIRED
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• COLOUR BLOCKING AIN’T GOING ANYWHERE: The
designers for spring/ summer 2012 gave a burst of colours and we are not complaining a bit. The love of colours was best portrayed by Adnan Pardesy, The House of Kamiar Rokni and Muse.
By Bishakha Kunwar
• WIDE-LEGged trousers: Add vol-
ume and length to your trousers like Maria B.’s palazzo pants, the widerthan usual 1970s version of this trend which made a big comeback at Ammar Belal’s show. With Muse, experience the revival of jumpsuits of the 70s era.
• RELAXED CHIC:
From sheer free flowing maxis, jumpsuits, dresses, skirts, easy silhouettes, all things relaxed came to town for Spring/Summer 2012. Get the look with designers like Zaheer Abbas’s Roman inspired drapery, Ammar Belal’s polka dotted maxis.
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Ye! Fashion’s new proclamation states that hemlines are going shorter for spring/summer 2012. If hemlines really do rise and fall along with the stock market, the economic forecast for spring summer 2012 is encouraging as many designers have started raising the stakes this spring with higher hemlines.
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• THE NEW HEMLINES: Here ye! Here
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• INSPIRATION PAKISTAN: Working
with what they know best, designers put spotlight on Paksitani crafts, Indus Valley civilizations and local cultures. Khaadi reinterpreted with an ode to the city of Karachi, while Akif’s collection was inspired by the festival of Basant and Yahsir Waheed showed his subdued collection inspired from the Indus Valley Civilization.
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Pakistan has come a long way. About a decade back there were only 16 universities in the country. Now we have 130. So the process of development has already begun. We are and have always been a nation of builders. What we need to do is just determine the right direction for development.
ll is not well in the education sector of Pakistan. Education was never the top priority for the successive governments since independence. During the quasimilitary rule of General Musharraf there
came the realisation that we are lagging far behind other countries in the field of education and research. The education budget was raised especially for higher education. There was qualitative change in the last eight years and it was all due to role of the Higher Education Commission, which has been internationally acclaimed. For three years the country has been going through a difficult period and the education sector too is facing challenging times. The universities are under pressure as funds from government have decreased. There are plans afoot to reduce and devolve the powers of HEC, which could waste efforts already made to improve the higher education sector.
There is need to impose an education emergency in Pakistan considering the fact that we have long way to go. The situation in western countries with regard to the higher education sector is also challenging mainly due to the continuing recession. The UK is one of the leading countries in the world providing quality higher education. According to Higher Education Funding Council for England the universities in UK contribute more than 3 billion pounds a year to the economy. Its survey suggests increase in the volume of collaborative research and income from turning ideas into products and services. It means that due to shrinking funding from public sector the varsi-
‘Disempowerment of HEC to waste years of work’
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r S Sohail H Naqvi the Executive Director (ex-officio federal secretary) of the Higher Education Commission has helped develop and implement comprehensive strategy for the revival of university education sector of Pakistan. During the AURIL conference in London Dr Naqvi talking to Sunday Plus explained the importance of work that the HEC is doing. “There has been a lot of talk that HEC should be dissolved. If that happens it would not be good for the country as years of work that has been done to promote higher education would go waste. The World Bank has given a $300 million loan to the government of Pakistan to ensure that funding that has already been committed
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should be completed. The process of its usage was supposed to start in March but it has been pending till now. “As per law and the direction of Supreme Court the funding to HEC will be maintained till the next NFC Award that is till 2014. If the HEC is disempowered the worst to suffer will be Balochistan, interior Sindh and remote areas. Already the number of applicants for scholarships from interior Sindh is in just double digits. This will further fall if the HEC is no longer there. “Due to HEC work the university enrolment tripled from 135,000 in the year 2003 to 400,000 in 2008. “About 5,000 Ph D level scholarships have been awarded for
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ties have learnt to pay their way. This October the British Council organised a visit of Pakistani academics and journalists to London to participate in the Association for University Research and Industry Links conference. The purpose of the visit was to learn more about knowledge exchange in the UK: the important players, current challenges, opportunities and strategic direction that is how government and each party is responding to and driving change. The HEC Executive Director Dr S Sohail H Naqvi led the delegation. The conference looked into the situation and how to employ a set of integrated strategy practices to face it. Over 100 renowned educationists, consultants, scholars and
researchers from across UK participated in the moot. At the conference Dr. Sohail Naqvi was honoured by being asked to deliver the introduction to the proceedings of industry and academic experts in Knowledge Exchange between universities and the local and national ecosystems they operate in. AURIL is the biggest and oldest Knowledge Exchange organisation in Eurpoe. Dr. Naqvi explained the role of the HEC in Pakistan and the resulting transformation of the higher education sector. In addition he laid out the plans for universities in Pakistan to expand their remit of teaching and research into organised
study in developed countries. For example in UK there are more than 900 PhD students studying on HEC scholarships. “HEC has provided funding to varsities in some of the remote regions of the country including Bannu, Kohat, Malakand, Shringal (upper Dir), Turbat, Lora Lai, Khuzdar and Gujrat. They are all functioning varsities. There used to be only 16 varsities. Today we have 130 varsities in Pakistan. “HEC has promoted research resulting in huge expansion of international research publications from Pakistan. The number of research papers was not more than 1000. Now the number of research papers is nearly 5000,” Dr Naqvi said.
Knowledge Exchange that could benefit businesses, social organizations and local communities, creating a new engine of economic growth and sophistication in business value chains. Dr. Nasser Ali Khan of the Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences), Peshawar gave examples of how IMSciences had already begun with a process of academics informing the local context with expert knowledge. Nishat Riaz of the British Council said, “We are very happy to see that the HEC is going forward into new areas that help encapsulate the growth of research in Pakistan into applications that will create local benefits.” Imtiaz Rastgar, a businessman and member of the Industry Advisory Group of the HEC, said, “Knowledge Exchange between universities and business are crucial, we remain in low margin and undifferentiated business sectors because the crucial university business links have not been exploited significantly as of yet.” The HEC plans to continue with its roll out of the Knowledge Exchange framework to expand the use of academics in locally relevant business incubation, ideation and consulting, resulting in greater depth of experience for both academics and students. Other participants from Pakistan included Director General HEC Dr Muhammad Latif, Director ORIC University of Vetinary and Animal Sciences, Director Institute of Management Sciences Dr
It may be mentioned here that British Council is extending support to HEC in developing a strategy on knowledge exchange that will have national scope and international fit. HEC and the British Council have an MOU in place to deliver the strategic planning process. The Council has allocated a substantial budget and staff resource to this partnership. In the changing times we need to expand the network of organisations like HEC to ensure that our future generations are able to compete and survive in the future. We are way behind other countries. Compared with other countries in our region like Nepal, India and Bangladesh we have the lowest per capita spending in higher education. It is high time we reschedule our national priorities. October 30, 2011 Sunday Plus 19
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Naseer Ali Khan, CEO Icarus incorporated Khurram Idrees and Hameedullah Khan from SMEDA. Speakers at the conference included Dr Sohail Naqvi, AURIL Executive Director Dr Philip Graham, Dr David McBeth, Pat Frain, Adrian N Hill, Hugh Gilmour Thomson and Carrole Barron. The aim of the conference was to initiate innovative solutions that will accelerate mutually beneficial knowledge exchange and enable both institutional and socialeconomic prosperity. It also aimed to look at radical new models for funding and driving the business development of universities in the changing times. The conference also attempted to give an insight into the trajectories and techniques that are needed to move towards the sweet spots in the industry and how to harmonise the hard, financial and technology processes with the softer, leadership and people factors. The conference’s first session opened
with the welcome address of Executive Director Dr Philip Graham. “Money allocated to institutions by metrics has been made and there have been winners and sadly losers. The mantra seems to be ‘do more with less’. “The recent HEIF allocations seemed to send a clear message that the vital creative and cultural contributions and the government importance placed on social impact is somehow being devalued with a resultant disadvantage to the relevant sectors. “Within AURIL, the biggest and oldest KE (knowledge exchange) organisation in Europe, we are used to change. It is our job now to show how our sector has made a significant impact on the economy and society,” Dr Graham said. Dr David McBeth’s comments for the knowledge exchange practitioners are very much relevant to the change we want to bring in Pakistan. His vision matches our
need to change in the current economic climate. “I believe that the balance of power in world markets has now shifted so far that (for once) the rhetoric of our politicians and commentators has some validity – change is necessary. Orthodoxies that served our countries reasonably well for at least 15 years cannot be relied on here and now, let alone in the uncertain future we all face,” Dr McBeth was of the view. We in Pakistan also need to end the inertia that the whole nation has got accustomed to. We have to innovate and do whatever else to put Pakistan back on the path of development and prosperity. A ceremony was held to give AURIL Lifetime Achievement Awards to Pat Frain, Adrian Hill and Hugh Thompson for their contribution to KE, not only within their own institution but nationally and internationally. Adrian Day and Peter Seddon made a presentation on current issues includ-
74 percent of small and medium sized businesses in the UK have worked with a university or higher education institution in the past year. In Pakistan we have been concentrating only on the big businesses while the SMEs for the most part have never been approached.
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Success stories of young institutions akistan’s march towards establishing an innovative and technology based economy began about a decade back. Despite all constraints in the last three years the process has not stopped. The new institutions that came up on the education landscape of Pakistan are changing the fortune of the nation. One such institution is Institute of Management Sciences, based in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A young, innovative, and enterprising business school en route to compete with the foremost management schools of the country, the Institute is dedicated to its unique approach (at least in the region) of providing management education based in cutting-edge research and comprehensive training.
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Meeting with Dr Nasser Ali Khan the director of IMS was informative and heartening. He explained how the avant garde approach to management education has produced alumnae that shape the world of business across the country. “In 2003 we had 415 students. Now the number has risen to 3,400. Thirty two of our students did Ph Ds abroad and returned to serve the country. 28 more are doing their Ph Ds of which most are in UK (19 are studying in Southampton) while one is studying in New Zealand. “Every year we spend Rs 136 million on scholarships and financial aid. This probably would be the highest scholarship programme as a percentage of the budget. It comes to around 30 percent.
report In the last 10 years the British government has invested heavily in helping varsities and public sector research establishments develop their business links. The result has been remarkable making big economic and social impact.
ing the strategic statement and policy developments. Chair of RCUK Research Outcomes System Dr Sue Smart held a special session on how the research councils are working jointly to develop a common system to gather information on outputs and outcomes arising from their investments. An overview of the research outcomes system was presented within the broader context of the research councils activities to assess, understand and demonstrate impact. Other sessions on the first day included presentations on knowledge transfer architecture, funding research excellence and how to transmute base technologies into golden businesses. After attending the conference we from Pakistan were brimming with ideas on how Pakistan’s education sector could
be steered in the right direction wherein development and progress be our only ultimate goals. The AURIL platform provided an opportunity to talk to the British academics and how they make new frameworks for action. The amazing thing for this scribe was how the UK varsities have evolved with the changing times. In the last 10 years the British government has invested heavily in helping varsities and public sector research establishments develop their business links. The result has been remarkable making big economic and social impact. For example the research published by the Institute of Directors and Universities UK shows that 74 percent of small and medium sized businesses in the UK have worked with a university or higher education institution in the past year. In Pakistan we have been
“We are focussing on marginalised students. In 2003 we had 16 students from FATA. Today the number has risen to 460. Half of these students get scholarships. “In the year 2005 the percentage of students from Peshawar was 85 percent. Now it is 15 percent. The rest of the students come from other parts of the province. We have 98 students from Chitral. They have been given Rs 20 million in scholarships. “Our outreach has improved. Students from remote regions, who could not get admission due to financial constraints, now can be easily accommodated. And all this is possible because we raise 70 percent of funds ourselves. “We are already working with govern-
concentrating only on the big businesses while the SMEs for the most part have never been approached. It was interesting to note that close working with varsities on the employment pool emerged as a trend with 27 percent of those surveyed employing recent graduates or post graduates; 18 percent offering work experience opportunities; 14 percent offering formal internships for undergraduates, graduates or post graduates and 10 percent even working on live business projects as part of a course. For us Pakistanis the conference was a good experience as we saw the different frameworks that knowledge exchange practitioners were making to face challenging times ahead. The term ‘Knowledge exchange’ which widely understood is that varsities can play a role in stimulating and contributing to social and economic growth. But what one needs to understand is that it is not just about commercialisation. It is about transferring good ideas, research results and skills between varsities and other organisations and the community at large. It would then bring in economic benefits and prosperity. Pakistan has come a long way. About a decade back there were only 16 universities in the country. Now we have 130. So the process of development has already begun. We are and have always been a nation of builders. What we need to do is just determine the right direction for development.
ment and private sector. We generated Rs 100 million in research consultancy training and contract research. Financially IMS is one of the most stable educational institutions in Pakistan. “The faculty and an advisory committee run the institution. The institution offers world standard facilities. You can compare it to any European educational institution. The environment and ambience we have ensured should be of international standard,” the director explained. IMS is one of the many institutions springing up all over Pakistan. All these institutions aim is to work for Pakistan’s development and prosperity. October 30, 2011 Sunday Plus 21
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Play Field (Cape Town), Sajjad Ahmed
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ecently, a calligraphic group exhibition, ‘Essence: The Art of Calligraphy’ was held at the Revivers Galleria in Lahore. The exhibition showcased the 48 paintings of prominent calligraphers including Ahmed Butt, Bin Qullander, Chitra Pritam, Mashkoor Raza, Mussarat Arif, Riaz Rafi and Tariq Javaid. The works displayed the holy verses of Quran in a colourful manner and were done in oil and acrylic mediums. While talking to Sunday Plus the owner and curator of the Revivers, Ms Sara Anjum pointed out, “we are looking forward to host more calligraphic exhibitions to encourage old and new artists and promote the love of calligraphic art among youngsters.” Overall, the exhibition received positive response from people from all walks of life.
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Infamousimpressions Iqbal Hussain’s paintings have been requested by the Jordanian Princess Wijdan Ali for the Jordanian Gallery of Fine Arts. His work is the only one from Pakistan nominated in 34 out of 321 paintings selected for UNESCO Headquarters Prize in 1995.
An exhibition of paintings by Iqbal Hussain was held at Ejaz Gallery, Lahore.
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qbalHussain, is one of the prominent artists of Pakistan who has exhibited his work extensively at home and abroad. He is the first Pakistani painter to have chronicled the life of the courtesans of Lahore’s Old Walled City. His canvas mostly life-size, are powerful expressions of his insight into the darkness of their despair and desolation. His main subjects are the courtesans, dancers, musicians and landscapes of River Ravi. While talking to Sunday Plus, the Iqbal Hussain stated, “my exhibition depicts the life of a woman who is suffering every day, every moment and looking for a recognition in our society.” Most of his work showcased daily activities of female workers and their living conditions in the Red Light Area of Lahore. He has used water colours, oil and acrylic paints to show the spirit of life in Old Lahore. The architecture of the Walled city and landscapes of River Ravi have been beautifully captured by the painter. The show was attended by many prominent artists, students and teachers. According to Quddus Mirza the artist, art 26 SuNday Plus October 30, 2011
teacher, critic and independent curator, “he is a great artist who knows how to change the perception of an audience and he is clear about his concepts and presentations in life. His canvas portrays the harsh realities of life. Iqbal Hussain’s exhibition 2011 is homage to the strong and beautiful women and young girls. This time he has used limited strokes and painted with a fluency which tells a lot about the physical and mental state of female workers.” Tanya Sohail, Curator of Alhamra Arts Complex, also attended the show and stated, “his work is a series of continuation of what he has been doing and what we have seen and also shows his full command over the subject. He has used strong compositions of black and white also.” Saeed Akhtar also attended the exhibition. Most of the audience was of the opinion that the strokes of Iqbal Hussain powerfully express the sensuous movements of women. His painting is more naturalistic than realistic as he does not seem to be giving an opinion on what he encounters but faithfully translates his experience onto canvas. His strength is the study and investigation of light and physical space, as with early twentieth century impressionist painters who painted what they saw. Their work was not born of manipulation, it had no manufactured claims. The exhibition continued for a week and received a positive response from the artist community and people from various strata of society.
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t’s been nearly three months since dengue broke out. Today,more than 25,000 people in Punjab (majority of them Lahore) are reportedly affected by it. The number of dengue patients continues to rise and the local government seems to be trying its best to curb it but, the menace of dengue doesn’t seem to be interested in taking even a day off. We all know that with the out break of dengue, the CM Punjab Shahbaz Sharif mobilized the government machinery and as MNA Saad Rafique of PML-N proudly asserted, “We all have to be at CM house for the daily meeting at 7 am…our working hours have increased.” To deal with dengue,
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the Punjab government has imported medicines, established a dengue help line (0800-99000), expanded the size of the wards at hospitals,invited experts from Indonesia and Srilanka and taken measures to raise awareness among the masses about dengue. It is interesting to note that in this swiftly launched campaign, the Punjab government for the first time invited youth to help government fight dengue and raise awareness among people. After holding successive meetings at Punjab assemblywith youth groups like Youth Senate of Pakistan, Bargad, Message Welfare Trust, CM Youth Commission, PML-N Youth
Wing, Boy Scout and Girl Guide representatives and students from other universities, a Youth Mobilization Committee (YMC) in September was constituted and Deputy Speaker Rana Mashhood was made the focal person of YMC. Under the YMC, the youth volunteers have been divided intosix working groups namely: Blood Donors Group, Health Group, Motivational Group (community), Motivational Group (Community level), Awareness group, Cultural Group. The working groups have been working since September 26, 2011 under the YMC,distributing broachers, conducting seminars on Dengue in different educa-
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tional institutions, cleaning Lahore by picking up garbage (through scouts and girl guides), mobilizing youth to give blood donations and assisting the dengue patients in hospitals by providing them “moral support.” In every meeting of the YMC that I attended, the impression that the government representatives specially Punjab Assembly secretary Muhabbat Shuja Rana and Deputy Speaker Rana Mashhood himself has always tried to give is that it is going to be a non-political platform and anyone who wishes to work is welcome to help government. However, when asked why there isn’t any representation of the youth wings of other political parties, Deputy Speaker Rana Mashhood said that they don’t want to politicize this platform through the youth wings. However it is ironic to note that in every briefing, one could always find members of PML-N youth wing who have been part of this committee right from the beginning. Naturally the Punjab government’s willingness to involve youth gives an impression of a political stunt. To support this narrative, one can also find clear evidence in what happened very recently at a session held by members of Youth Mobilization Committee at Punjab Assembly that was attended by CM Punjab Shahbaz Sharif, Dep. Speaker Rana Mashhood, Kh Saad Rafique and others. When Kh Saad Rafique was invited to the podium, he went all out to talk about the political victimization of PML-N, their “stance” against dictatorship and their will to launch a campaign against corruption instead of keeping his rhetoric non-political and
focusing on Dengue and Punjab youth’s efforts in collaborating with government. A GCU student and an active member of the committee said, “I felt like betrayed at that moment when Kh Saad started political discussion. That’s not what I had come here for. “ Overall, the volunteers working with the government seemed to be okay with it. When talked to other volunteers, all agreed that it appears to be a PML-N political stunt who is being threatened by Imran Khan’s popularity in Punjab but as Daniyal, a volunteer and representative of Mesharmyl Productions said, “I don’t care whether PML-N is achieving their own objectives, all I care is that I am working for Pakistan and my people.” Wasma, another volunteer who was representing Bargad said, “I feel that something is better than nothing. At least, the government is trying.” The Committee also plans to hold a mega event that would invite students from different educational institutions to participate in some theatrical performances. Fahad Lodhi,a volunteer and representative of Mesharmyl productions notes, “The YMC’s cultural group has been given the task to organize a cultural mega event.” He said adding that in this way, YMC would be concluding itsefforts against dengue. When asked if they were satisfied to work with the government, Sajjad Mehmood of Youth Senate of Pakistan noted, “If you are willing to invest your own resources, you shouldn’t have a problem. We have been asking them (government) for their financial and logistic support but
they couldn’t even provide us the moral support.” However, another volunteer Fatima Tanvir of GCU took a different approach, “We are supposed to be volunteers and should not demand money or anything from the government. In fact, we are here to help government instead of putting up our own demands.” In the days to come as we move towards winter, hopefully the number of
We are supposed to be volunteers and should not demand money or anything from the government. In fact, we are here to help government instead of putting up our own demands. dengue cases will also lessen. But it does not mean that we are done with it. According to Deputy Speaker Rana Masshhod, the menace of dengue is going to be in Pakistan for another decade and nearly 5000 people may die of it if preventive measures are not taken. One can only hope in this situation that the volunteers who have been mobilized now and working with the government would continue to work with the government whether PML-N remains in government or not. Email: talalraza@rocketmail. October 30, 2011 Sunday Plus 29
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With the rapid advancement of media and technology, the packaging of needs have forced small molecules in the human brain to think otherwise. And it goes far beyond that. he choices one makes in life dictates what types of clothes you wear, where you live, who you marry, the colours in your home, the type of plants and flowers you have in your garden, what you eat for breakfast, who you choose to dine with, the type of car you drive, what you watch on television, the music you like, and the list goes on and on. An individual’s lifestyle is dictated by the choices one makes, if that person disregards the existence of the divine spirituality, he/she is nothing but a fool in paradise. Times have changed, people have changed. Yesteryears were innocent days, where a disagreement between father and child seemed objectionable, a disgrace on the child. But now as one looks around you see people’s faces and questions of wanting it all. Life encountered miseries have left the land of amphibians in a chaotic mess.
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Gazing in the eyes of an infant a father cherishes his heritage, unaware that it is “I” (infant) who will break you down. “What is life”, is it the diamond necklace that bedazzles or is it food on a poor man’s table or is it the pleasure a father gets holding his new born. Back in the days life was simple(not that I’m that old), for some as a child going to the regular super market to have ice cream was considered a delight, one still recalls the oooh’s and aaaah’s of agitated mothers when asking for ice-cream money. Now if you ask a child to eat the market ice- cream, he/she might throw a tantrum on not being offered anything less than a McDonald’s sundae. Society at many intervals has questioned their children and the new generation; unquestionably terming old days as
good. “Sure, they were good in reference to the circumstances they entailed” says Mahmood Niazi, a banker residing in Sharjah. “...But with the advent of technology, simpler things in life have changed. Undermining the society with regards to change would be abnormal. The present life requires technology to facilitate daily workings, if one does not incorporate technology with life; the whole essence of living in the 21st century is lost”. Taking a glimpse at a domestic household, one is struck by the hierarchy priorities are given. Initially for new mothers it was to personally take care of their babies, but now when one examines the psyche of mothers there is a constant competition; as to who has the most maids or is the maid even a Philipino or not. Sarah Rizwan reminiscences of a similar
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situation and narrates her encounter with the maid mania. “A dear relative is so fond of maids that once going about in liberty market, searching for some odd ornament. A small maid sprung up and said, “Salaam Baji”. Giving her my regard I moved on. A little shaky from the maid situation, I tried to remember who she was. Thinking for at least half an hour I solved the mystery”. Sonia, as she recalled, was one privileged maid belonging to the long list of maids her relatives employed. Life has certainly become more complex, especially with the invention of so many contraptions. Parvaiz Ahmed, a retired government officer recalls how as a television was considered a luxury and was
not part of his household. Playing, studying, and spending quality time with family was the highest level of entertainment one got at that time. “Now we cannot manage time with television taking up most of our time. Not that it is a bad medium for we learn so much from it but it has made life more complex as we give it too much of our time”, he added. Wants are a result of complexities in life, hence superseding the need. This battle of want and need is equivalent to the battle of winner and loser. It is necessary to identify the difference between our needs and our wants. Needs are those things that are necessary for our survival - food, clothing, and shelter. Wants are all
Wants are all the other things we desire and to a large extent are driven by media advertising and peer interaction. The problem with the present society is that it wants more and needs less.
the other things we desire and to a large extent are driven by media advertising and peer interaction. The problem with the present society is that it wants more and needs less. Fawad Qureshi, Professional Services Consultant is of the view that, mobile phone despite being a new found luxury, is essential to the existence of mankind. Once hooked on, it is imperative not to let go, hence its expectation to deliver information makes it even more worthwhile. Simplicity means making time for oneself in a hectic world. You clear out what is superfluous and make room for a life of passion, depth, and joy. As people become more and more stressed out from the pace of modern life and as we become increasingly concerned about the planet’s resources, the movement to living in a state of ‘mindfulness’ has increasing interest as a chosen life-style. To be mindful means to dwell deeply in the present moment knowing there is only one opportunity and it will never come again. There are various factors, mostly on individual level, that make life more complicated. In general, it is basically dissatisfaction among people as there are more desires and fewer opportunities that changes life from simpler to complex. It does not mean that one should not have any wishes or desires but it is more appropriate to maintain a balance in life. When asked how the transition from being simple to complicated come about, a dear friend summed it up in three simple words “I grew up”. Most of us learn early on that what the future holds is not for us to know, but what we can do is make lifestyle choices today that will help us lead good lives tomorrow.
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Through his clothes, he tells the story of a rich cultural heritage, fables immortalized in patterns, overlaid with bold stripes to depict the feeling of being trapped, bound and held still by constricting circumstances.
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Indeed this spring sorbet collection remains relentlessly modern and will showcase the austerity of black and white complemented with the frivolity of candied colours, floor sweeping pleated jumpsuits, belted tunics and embellished evening shirts. 36 Sunday Plus October 30, 2011
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Nida draws inspiration from the textures and hues that surround her. Based in a flowy silhouette, the collection marked the designers’ foray into textures where she uses cutwork accentuated with lace in the earthy tones of green and blue. October 30, 2011 Sunday Plus 37
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“Mast Patang� captures the joyous nature and festivity of basant that engages a vibrant colour palette including yellows, reds and oranges symbolising the rich colours of the kites themselves, along with the colour deep blue, indeed symbolic of the colour of the night in which these kites are flown.
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GLITZ AND GLAMOUR KARACHI: The fourth installment of PFDC Sunsilk Fashion took their week of fashion further to a bigger business platform in a stylish environment. The event was attended by leading media and fashion personalities, journalists and buyers.
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By Syed Ali Naqvi
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The lady who stood for democracy against all odds and who resisted one of the most tyrannical dictatorships in history is no more with us.
isfortunes never come alone, for those in particular who choose a path of struggle for the rights of their fellow human beings. In the context of Pakistani politics it could not have been more true. The struggle for democracy in Pakistan is an account of troubles and turmoil. With the death of Begum Nusrat Bhutto, a long and tragic chapter of the political history of Pakistan has ended. The lady who stood for democracy against all odds and who resisted one of the most tyrannical dictatorships in history is no more with us. The former first lady died in Dubai on October 23rd, 2011. She fought her ailments as she did with the dictators of her time. Every man, woman young or old is in mourning at the sad demise of a committed politician, a great mother and a great human rights activist. Born in Isfahan, Iran on March 23, 1929, Begum Bhutto belonged to a rich Isfahani family. She married Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in the September of 1951. Those where the happy days for the Bhutto family, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto became the youngest minister in the Ayub Khan’s cabinet. Their young and talented children, Benazir, Murtaza, Shahnawaz and Sanam formed a happy family. The dynamic personality of Begum Bhutto and the vision and ambition of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was reflected in the sparkling eyes of the young Benazir and Shahnawaz. It all started after the 1965 war when Bhutto resigned as the foreign minister from Ayub Khan’s cabinet. From there began the great political and democratic struggle of the Bhutto family. After the formation of the Pakistan People’s Party, Begum Bhutto actively participated in the struggle to confront the Ayub regime. Bhutto’s rise to power and the consequent progress of Pakistan as a nation was indeed a glimmer of hope for the whole country. Who could tell what tragedies might befall on the country, the Party and Begum Bhutto in particular. With the judicial murder of Bhutto the chapter of unending suffering and tragedies ensued in Begum Bhutto’s life. She lost her son Shahnawaz in mysterious circumstances. Her second son Mir
Murtaza was shot dead during the government of her own party. The exile of her daughter, imprisonment of her son-in-law Asif Ali Zardari and numerous allegation of corruption leveled against Benazir and herself affected her badly, and consequently her health began to fall. She left the country in 1982 for the cancer treatment in London. She was also suffering from Alzheimer’s disease that resulted in a severe memory loss. Her ailments severely disturbed her mental equilibrium and she spent her last years in unspeakable agony and torment. The magnitude of this loss is immeasurable. Who could be held accountable for all her miseries and misfortunes? Was it her fault to raise voice for the rights of the common and downtrodden working class of the country? Was it her fault to be the wife of a great leader of not only Pakistan but that of the third world? Was it her fault to be the mother of the first women Prime Minister in the Muslim world who refused to give in to the anti-social and anti-democratic forces? The people have already given their verdict by electing Benazir Bhutto as Prime Minister twice and after her assassination they have voted the party into power once again. Democracy is certainly the best revenge. Begum Bhutto has departed but her death raises many questions in a thinking mind. How many sacrifices will this political system need to come back on track? How many mothers will mourn their young sons and daughters before the dawn of a prosperous Pakistan? It is high time that we come out of our ignorant slumber and follow the democratic norms as laid out by our leaders like the Quaid-e-Azam, Liaqut Ali Khan, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Begum Nusrat Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto. The life of Begum Nusrat Bhutto is a symbol of courage, determination, patience and endurance. The sacrifices that she has made for the country at a personal and political level cannot be equaled by anyone. Her efforts for the restoration of democracy and betterment of the country will never be forgotten.
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THE PLOT: Stephen Myers (Gosling) is the man behind the man behind the throne, working on Governor Morris’s campaign to be president. Paul Zara (Hoffman) is in charge of the campaign, but everyone sees Myers as the rising star, even the interns, including Molly Stearns
(Wood), who is indelicate in her advances. Myers gets a call from Tom Duffy (Giamatti), who’s running the opposition’s campaign, and delivers a blow – he says they have Senator Thompson (Wright) and his votes in their pocket, and without Thompson’s support, their candidate may be dead in the water. But
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then it’s revealed that Myers isn’t the only one who’s slept with Molly. THE GOOD: This cast: Seriously, every single major actor in the film is great, and they all get a scene or two to shine (and/or yell). And when you’ve got titans of acting like Hoffman and Giamatti, you want them to have some good red meat scenes to eat. They do, and they deliver. Not Preachy: Though Morris is a true-blue democrat, that’s the setting, the machinations of the plot aren’t really about that, and politics never drive the story so much as the machinations and backstabbing that come from a heated political campaign. Pacing: For a film about the behind the scenes, Clooney and company were smart to keep this thing moving, and it’s a brisk 101 minutes that never dawdles. The Machinations: In the film there are schemes and plans within plans that work either for or against the characters. From dropping information to a reporter (Tomei), to who people talk to, there’s some good plotting in the film.
lot of time suggesting he’s one of the great minds of his generation, and a born political animal, it would have been good to see him use those skills – at least once. That’s partly why the end doesn’t hit as hard as it’s trying to.
OVERALL: There’s enough here to enjoy what’s going on, but it’s reach exceeds its grasp.The Ides of March is an intelligent, thoughtful thriller, but it’s missing profundity. That would be an unfair complaint if it didn’t think it was saying something deeper than it does.
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a shot, it’s trying to show the corruption of a character, but the pieces don’t add up. The idea of a character like Gosling’s losing his innocence while in the midst of a huge political campaign suggests he wasn’t wet enough behind the ears, or that the moment itself doesn’t matter. You wonder why someone would sleep with two characters in the order they do and few things seem like isolated incidents. I left the film with a lot of questions about what happened, and not in a good way. Myers/Gosling: Fine in the part, Gosling doesn’t have a great facility to show the wheels turning in his head, though that works (in some ways) for the character. But when the film moves into its final machinations, his moves to regain control aren’t based on his political skill. And for a film that spends a
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Art can be a conversation starter and the star of a room. If a room in your house lacks character you can simply place some fine art prints on the walls to make a dramatic impact.
wall pictures are a necessary accessory in your home and are great to tie in with the room’s style and colour accent. Before you go off to buy some new pictures for your walls there are a few things you need to plan and decide upon. Here is a quick guide on how to decorate your space with wall art...
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The kind of home you have and the mood, ambience and style of decor you create, should be perfectly designed to suit your lifestyle. Deciding on a style for your room should be determined by the lifestyle you choose and not by what's the latest interior design trend. Whichever room you want to decorate, whether it is your bedroom, living area, kitchen or office space, you need to decide what you want to get out of that space. H Do you want to hold dinner parties or entertain guests? H Do you want a quiet retreat to get away from the hustle and bustle? H Is this an area for the kids to play in? H Is this a room for your hobby? Once you have decided what you want to use the room for, you can now choose a colour theme to suit the function of the 58 Sunday Plus October 30, 2011
room. For example, mellow greens and neutrals for your 'quiet retreat room', lively yellow for the kids’ room, or pale tranquil blue for your office space.
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Like paint colour, artwork can immediately establish or change a room's mood. Not only can it pull the room together, but you can use it to create a style uniquely your own. H traditional & classic H modern H contemporary H fun & entertaining H casual H romantic The style of the room is totally dependent on your own personal taste and this is the time when you can inject your own personality into the room through artwork and textured accessories.
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Fun & Entertaining: Pictures can include bright colours both in the print and on the frame. Fun and entertaining pictures can include kittens and puppies, or comedian actors such as the Three Stooges or Laurel & Hardy. Modern: With the strong black accents
in the framed iron-work and the tapestries, striking black and white photos are a natural choice for a modern and sophisticated look. Calm Retreat: To reinforce the mood of a nestled, cozy retreat, use artwork with neutral, earthy colours and a horizontal landscape subject. You can even mix and match different styles to create a unique style of your own. For example, frame traditional black and white photo prints in a modern black iron frame. Arranging and Hanging your Pictures In order to get the maximum effect of your wall pictures in terms of adding character and a focal point to the room, you need to decide where and how you want to hang them. Here are some suggestions to help you decide how to get the best effects from your pictures: Modern Gallery Look: To create a modern art gallery feel, particularly nice in
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Wall pictures are an underestimated interior design accessory. This is probably because most people do not know what to do with their pictures in order to get the maximum effect in a room.
hallways, lobbies and stairwells, give each piece ample breathing room. Stand at the center of the first piece and take one swift, or two small steps along the wall. This is a good center for the next piece. Above a Sofa: When placing art above furniture such as a sofa, you need to hang the picture about six to nine inches above the sofa, or at eye level. Cluster Arrangements: Tightly group an even number of pictures together to give a statement or a focal point. This works on either large or small wall spaces, depending on the look you want. In a row: By placing an odd number of pictures in a horizontal line to each other give balance and the sense of space. This works well in hallways or stairwells. By deciding where and how to hang your pictures, whether it is a tight cluster or a single print above a sofa, you can then determine the size and shape of the pictures you need to buy. When you have decided on the room's
function, colour and style, you are in a much better position to go shopping for wall pictures that fit in with the overall theme. Wall pictures are an underestimated interior design accessory. This is probably because most people do not know what to do with their pictures in order to get the maximum effect in a room. So make sure before you go hanging up your pictures make sure you plan ahead what you want to get out of that room. Things to keep in mind are the function, style and colour of the room first before you buy any artwork. Good luck...!
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