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weekend | around town
If the Shoe Fits!
Borjan exclusively previewed their winter collection at MM. Alam outlet in Lahore. The event was managed by Aden Rehan PR.
Hoor, Zara & Mahnoor
Usama & Nida
Yasmin & Ali
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Aden & Shehrbano
Kazim, Hamza Bandee & friend
Meenal Khan
Nayab
Kanwal Illyas
Hadiyya Aazer
weekend | around town
Sumrina Khan
Misheyl
Mohsin Nauman
Usman Aziz
Tajwar Chaudhry
Shakeeb Saeed
Nomita
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Sarah Sohail
Xille
Hamza Bokhari
Ramina Maripova
Sahar Noon
weekend | around town
Maira Ahad
Team Borjan
Ali Josh
Erum Khan
Rehan Babar
Komal Irfan
Samar Abid
december 02, 2018 | 10
Humaira Asghar Ali
Sabahat
Kheziah
weekend | around town
Bilal Mukhtar
Makeup Junkies! Maria Carim, Mahleena Carim & Suhail Carim
Arjumand Bano & Tajwar Chaudhry
Sabina Ali & Sarah Zubair
Kherzan Zaidi & Maha Hassan
december 02, 2018 | 12
Rehmat Ajmal & Farwa Kazmi
Maira Carim launched her Salon ‘Maira Carim’s Salon & Spa’ in Model Town, Lahore. The event was managed by Bilal Mukhtar Events & PR.
Ammara Hikmat
Zarmina Khan
Meenal Qadir
Amna Kardar
weekend | around town
Eman Carim, Zulaikha Carim & Eiliyah Carim
Amber Liaqat
Myda Malik
Laraib & Kulsoom Raza
Sarah Tarakzai
december 02, 2018 | 13
Humaira Asgher
Amna Monnoo & Mehak Ellahi
Shireen Rehman
Rubia Moghees
Salma Turab
Maryam Khalid
weekend | around town
Nabeel Shaukat
Coke Fest 2018!
Season 3 of Coca-Cola Food and Music Festival was held in Lahore. The PR was done by Lotus.
Sophie & Shahzad
Saleem Sheikh
Maryam & Umar Khan
december 02, 2018 | 14
Zainab Raza
Humza & Juggun
Farhan Saeed
Sahir Ali Bhagga
Asad Sheikh
Aima Baig
weekend | around town
Zara & Afshan
Alkaram Taking Over! Alkaram launched its 43rd store in Pakistan in Y block DHA, Lahore. The PR was managed by Aamir Mazhar.
Erub & Fatima
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Unzila & Mrs Mehmood
Amrah & Marium
Neha & Rima
Ayeza Khan
Sehr Khosa
Sadaf Zarrar
Jzza Malik
weekend | around town
Mishaal & Khadija
Jalal Salahuddin
Rubia Moghees
Rabia Ahmed
Mahnoor Asad
Amna Talat
december 02, 2018 | 18
Meenal Qadir Khan
Tajwar Chaudhry & Nayab
Khurram & Haziq
Zainab Raza
Alina
weekend | around town
Dr Farzeen Malik
FAS-cinating Studio Launch! Faraz Abid Sheiku launched the FAS design sudio in Gulberg, Lahore. The PR was done by Aamir Mazhar.
Aamir & Muneeba
Mohammad & Rima
Safa & Saim
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Kherzann Zaidi & Maha
Kanwal Ilyas, Faraz Abid & Anvaar Khawar
Nazia
Seyham Vahidy
Areej
Rubia Moghees
weekend | around town
Babar & Meg
Afshan & Unzila
Sadya & Sophiya
Tashfeen & Hamna
Xille Huma & Samiha
december 02, 2018 | 21
Alishae & Omer
Riffat Kazi
Zainab Reza
Cidra
Bushra
weekend | around town
Zain & Shehroz
Rabia
Rabia Khan
Rizi
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Sana
Amna & Fatima
Aqsa & Fatima
Maleeha Akram
Hira
Erub
Maira
weekend | around town
#InkaarKaro Rasik, Amna Ilyas & Angeline Malik
Mahrukh
Sonya Hussain
Pinky Durrani
Tooba
Shabana & Fareezay
Aneela Murtaza
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Samina Ahmed
#InkaarKaro organized a ‘support and join’ event at Amin Gulgee Gallery in Karachi.
Zhalay Sarhadi
Urooj
weekend | around town
Rabia & Kirat
Lulusar takes over K-town! Lulusar exhibited its new collection at Deli in Karachi.
Faiza
Aden Rehan
Farah Vayani
Bisma
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Nikhar
Asma Saif
Sona Memon
Mehak
Kiran
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Dua Junejo
Shumaila
Iqra
Zhalay Sarhadi
Muneeza Butt
Alisa
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Noor
Sarah Lalani
Umair Mirza
Sumeha Khalid
Shehnaz
weekend | around town
Sabahat & Sabina
Handbag Haven! Nina Neri launched their custom studio in Lahore bringing #BuildYourOwnBag concept to town. The PR was done by Shireen Rehman.
Anam & Sara
Amber Liaqat
Aymen Hikmat
Nimrah Khokhar
Alina Shahid
Anna Leghari
december 02, 2018 | 28
Haddiya Aazer
Shireen Rehman & Sana Hasan Tata
Seyham Vahidy
Sibghat
weekend | around town
Danyal Omer
Momina Sibtain
Maha Hasan
Tajwar Chaudhry
Shanzae Ali
Amena Shafiq Shaffi
Nashima
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Sarah Sohail
Amna Adeel Monnoo
Maleeha Akram
Maleeha Zareen
Ushna Habib
weekend | around town
Fashion for Peace! Farukh, Shahrukh & Rahila
Women’s Digital League in partnership with Hollings Center and US Embassy held a fashion show ‘Peace Runway’ featuring designs from Afghanistan and Pakistan at the Nishat Hotel in Lahore.
Aliya & Amna
Ahmed Khan & Maeen Zafar
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Maria & Izza
Muhammad Zain, Anam Alam & Zo Alam
Annie Ch
Fatima
Mawra
Lisa Rizvi
weekend | around town
Asli Mutlu, Asia Saail & Maria Umar
Mette Hartmeyer, Azima Hamidi & friend
Shahrukh & Areesha Ali
Parwarish Oryakhail
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Nazish & Nighat
Areesha Ali
Saba
Sophiya Anjum
Anam Alam
weekend | around town
But First, let’s take a Selfie! Sabeen Khan, Saiam Asif & Maria Bahtti
Imran & Mohd Ali
Selfie Group celebrated its 3rd birthday at cafe Garage in Islamabad.
Noman & Nimra
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Nadia Qalani & Syed Asad Abbas
Abdul & Romana
Dr. Waqaz Aziz
Ruhma
Khalid Ali
Zenia Awan
weekend | around town
Noman with friends
Rj Zartash with kid
Sam Malik
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Mustafa Mailk & Jamshed
Tony, Nabeel & Sofia
Nadia, Tony, Syed Raza & Sofia Tariq
Saiam Asif
weekend | around town
Rabia Butt
Thirst knows No Season! Celebrities and socialites visited Jazz VIP Lounge to celebrate the Coke Festival 2018. The PR was done by Bilal Mukhtar Events & PR.
Emaad Irfani
Saleem Sheikh
Daud Cheema
Alam Khan
Daud Randle
Shoaib E. Aftab
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Alyzeh Gabol
Asif Aziz & Atif Saeed
Umer Saud
Bilal Mukhtar
weekend | fashion
#HappeningNow ANNUAL SHOWCASE
Sozan Kaar is back with their second annual showcase, exhibiting a collection of traditional regalia impeccably created with time-honoured, artisanal crafts of the subcontinent. Guddo’s Fall 2018 collection features hand tyed chundrees with tikki dori work, pitta, kachi marori and bal marori; reviving long forgotten taankas such as fareesha, waslee, dhog, peepal girah and kacha resham on rich fabrics like zarbaff, makhmal, tanchoee and tissue. Date & Time: 7th December 5-10pm Display continues on 8th December 11am - 11pm Venue: 36 Main Lawrence Road, Lahore
Organic Living
Kiran Malik
2nd Dec
“Khalis Food” has put together another event to bring a variety of organic meats, fresh produce & food products under one roof. So if you’re into organic living make sure to stop by and stock up your pantries. Located centrally in Lahore, this event will also include live cooking utilizing only organic ingredients. Happy Shopping & eating!
Aden Rehan
7th Dec
Izza khalid
5th Dec
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5th Dec
The Crafter’s Expo is home to independent artists, crafters and artisans from all over Pakistan. This is the ideal opportunity for creative minds from all over Pakistan to showcase their with handcrafted items for purchase. So whether you’re looking for gifts, souvenirs, accessories, decor, footwear or apparel make sure you check it out! The participants are predominantly women or young entrepreneurs running home-based businesses, so this is the perfect way to support small local businesses. So to support the creativity of Pakistan come be part of this initiative
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When : 2nd December (1:00 Pm - 8:00 Pm) Where : The Royal Rodale Club, Karachi.
Woman of the week SSP Suhai Talpur was the first police official to arrive on site on the day of the terrorist attack on the Chinese Consulate in Karachi. She fearlessly spearheaded the successful operation against the militants. She is an incredible embodiment of courage & empowerment!
Bounce Bounce Baby
Imran Khan’s starpower
Imran Khan found an unlikely admirer in the Malaysian First Lady on his trip to the country. A clip of her asking to hold his hand quickly went viral on social media. Super cute!
Pakistan’s largest indoor trampoline park “Funco” is the ultimate place to have fun with your family! Jump around on trampolines with your friends or fam and as a bonus you’ll be burning off all those extra shaadi/party season calories! Double win! Where: 126 E/ 1 Main Boulevard Gulberg (Lahore)
This week we are obsessed with these Yummy treats
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Laughter is the best medicine Karwan-e-hayaat is hosting a fundraising event to raise money for individuals with special needs. “LOL Wallay”, will be coming to the FTC Auditorium in Karachi on Sunday, 2nd December, 8-10 pm to tickle your sense of humor. Head on over to get your comedy quota for the week while contributing towards a great cause. You can buy the tickets online at “www.happening.pk Ticket price : 1500 each See you soon!
24 layered chocolate cake @muneezekhalidofficial.
Jalal sons double beef burger @jalal_sons
Dolce & Gabbana Drama D&G found themselves in hot water when ads they aired which were designed to appeal to the Chinese market had completely the opposite affect. The ads caused huge controversy as they played on Chinese stereotypes in an offensive & culturally insensitive way. The situation went from bad to worse when Stefano Gabbana (known for his ill advised social media antics) launched on a racist tirade on Instagram. Fast forward and the huge D&G show in China was cancelled by their government and people even started throwing away and burning their D&G merch in protest! Yikes!
Disney’s long awaited remake of the 1994 classic “The Lion King” just got real! Set to launch next year in July, the recently released trailer looks awesome! Featuring a super star cast (including Beyoncé voicing Nala!) this film is sure to be a hit with old & new fans alike. We’re so glad that James Earl Jones is reprising his role as Mufasa & even Elton John might be remaking some of his original compositions! We can’t wait for this heartwarming tear jerker to air!
Bollywood Buzz
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The King Has Returned!
weekend | lifestyle
ACCESSORIES TREND REPORT 2018 HAIR BARRETTES
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If you haven’t noticed hair accessories are bigger than they ever before with Chanel’s double c hair clips, butterfly clips, monogrammed clips, crocodile clips all making a comeback on and off runways. Not only are they practical in terms of keeping your hair sticking to your lip gloss but they make a chic statement as far as headwear is concerned.
GLITZY CHANDELIER EARRINGS If you ever thought silver and crystal chandelier earrings looked kitsch, it is time to re-evaluate your taste. Think glamour, sparkly and festive glittering earrings that don’t look anything less than Christmas decorations. The longer the better in our opinion!
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STATEMENT SCARVES With it getting colder outside, it’s natural to accessorise your looks with colourful and cheerful statement scarves. Scarves genuinely serve their purpose since they come in chunky and oversized styles so they cover you from the cold whilst making you like you’ve just stepped off the runway.
CHUNKY CUFFS
Dainty bracelets may have graced the runways but they were outnumbered by the chunky cuff when it came to street style. A simple and luxurious molten gold or silver cuff has an artistic and minimalistic feel that can elevate any basic look.
If you missed the fashion memo this year then let us remind you that animal print is back in a big way. The trend is not limited to just one animal either; it is about leopard, zebra, cheat and even tiger print thrown into the mix. Animal print accessories may sound like you’re attention seeking but they will actually take your outfit from 0 to 100 real quick.
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ANIMAL PRINT SHOES/BAGS
weekend | Fashion
W’s ROVIN ell, what’s the use of a W pair of good eyes that never rove? Weekend’s been
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Sonya Hussain
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is a breath of fresh air in this YBQ ensemble. Bonus points for the artfully styled statement jewellery and dewy makeup.
Farah Vayani lets her vibrant dress do all the talking with barely there makeup & a chic top handle tote.
looks super pretty in pink. The relaxed silhouette of her outfit adds a modern sensibility to her ensemble.
weekend | Fashion
ING eye for the week and these are the people who caught our fancy for either their style, their courage or their star power. Well played!
Cidra Waqas shows off her petite frame with a cinched waist top & trendy flared trousers.
Nikhar Riaz looks effortlessly put together in a Lulusar top and coordinated Cerulean pumps.
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Sana Tata
makes us fall for tartan again in a preppy moss green outfit by Studio S. Black accessories complete the look.
weekend | lifestyle
The Beauty Edit
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If your face feels tight after cleansing then it may be time to ditch your current cleanser. My favorite cleanser from CeraVe deserves serious consideration by anyone with dry-sensitive skin including those who are dealing with rosacea. Gentle and hydrating while still ensuring a deep cleanse, this star product is especially perfect for winter.
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Oils are a great way to restore moisture in dry or dehydrated skin. This one particularly, has an excellent mix of skinrepairing, rich plant oils and antioxidants. It’s a great option for eliminating dryness and adding a healthy glow, and is even suitable for sensitive skin, including rosacea.
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RESIST Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA by Paula’s Choice The blend of glycolic, lactic, malic, and tartaric acids (AHAs) is what makes this serum a superhero product. Alpha hydroxy acids chemically exfoliate your skin. In simple terms? Think of it as gently resurfacing the top layer of your skin over time, consequently evening out tone, improving skin texture and achieving fresh looking skin.
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Murad City Skin with SPF 50
Murad City Skin can be your perfect choice for a day time moisturizer. It not only hydrates but also has a nice blend of antioxidants which repair dull looking skin, while protecting your face from sun damage. Best of all it doesn’t look white and cakey on the face.
Peter Thomas Roth Potent C Power Serum
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Drunk Elephant Lippe Balm Do not ignore your lips in the winters. Get familiar with Lippe by drunk elephant which has a slick, ultra-moisturizing finish that clings to lips leaving them soft even hours after application.
This serum is loaded with 20% Vitamin C along with Ferulic Acid and Vitamin E. Get ready to treat discoloration, wrinkles and hyper pigmentation.
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Weekend Scout s Scheherzade Junejo Artist
@scheherezadejunejo
What does art mean to you?
Art opened my mind. It taught me to experience the world in a very different way. For me art was like resocialisation- the more I was exposed to various artists & practices, the more I began to question our perceptions & behaviour. Art gave me the tools to shape the reality & future I wanted for myself. Art is my daily dose of unadulterated joy, passion & purpose.
Who/what is your work influenced by? There are many artists who have inspired me but Caravaggio, Egon Schiele, Rene Magritte, Georgia O’ Keeffe & Andy Warhol have had the greatest impact on me.
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What are your inspirations & how are they related to the themes which recur throughout your works?
Physical activities which inspire me are Yoga & Dancing which shows in my work through the body language of the characters I create. I’m also inspired by books, films, documentaries & podcasts. But its mostly the study of social behaviour that inspires me and goes into the concepts behind my paintings. I enjoy studying human pathology and how various experiences shape behaviour. It helps me make sense of the world and people around me.
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What was the very first piece you created?
The first piece I created in this series was in August 2009. It happened quite experimentally. I was attempting to create something figurative for my thesis, so I used several photographs of a friend to create the piece titled “Tactile Experiences�. This became the starting point for the entire body of work I’ve produced over the last 9 years.
What kind of art do you most identify with, and why?
I think surrealism and pop-art are the closest known styles that my work can identify with. The visual language and concepts that go into my work follow these two art movements closely, because these two movements influenced my work directly when I was an art student. However, I would not define my work as being either surrealistic or pop-art, I would rather call it hyper-realistic and absurd.
Oil on canvas is my preferred medium. There is something about the lustre of oil that I find addictive and riveting. Its a very visually piercing medium compared to others, and creating details with oil paint is a smooth and harmonic process for me as it flows from one tone to another. I find blending other mediums a bit jarring in comparison. All other mediums also have a matte finish which I get bored with quickly.
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What medium do you prefer to work with, and why?
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Is there anyone in particular you would like to create a piece for? Who would it be, and why? My dream would be to create a piece for Sir David Attenborough. He has deeply inspired me with his natural history programs since my late teens, and I credit him with opening my mind to the wonders that exist around us daily. If it weren’t for him, I would probably never have known the power of imagination or what it takes to be a creator.
Are there any memorable responses you have received for your work?
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Where are your artworks available for sale? How should people contact you? I display at several galleries across the country but my work is usually sold through previews. Interested clients usually message me on my facebook page, instagram profile and website. I get their contact details and add them to the list of clients who are waiting to purchase work. When I have an upcoming exhibit I send previews of all available work to this list. From there they can contact the gallery in question and purchase their choice of work
For me a memorable response is usually a critical one. So the best responses I have received are from senior or more experienced artists than myself, who have suggestions as to how the work can improve and what new directions it can take. I tend to remember their responses more clearly over the years because of the impact their vision has on me. My favourite responses though, are usually from viewers who, after seeing my work, rather uncomfortably ask me if I will ever paint landscapes, or still lifes which they can buy for their drawing rooms. I find those responses quite entertaining.
What is your ultimate goal/dream as an artist?
As a feminist and an artist, my dream is to hopefully one day be remembered as a woman who had the courage to question the patriarchy and remove the stigma around the female body. I hope to be remembered as someone who could empower women to find and use their own voice.
How would you describe your pieces?
I would describe them as a blend of beauty and grotesque in one visual. My pieces are intended to attract and repel the viewer at the same time.
weekend | FASHION
Velvet vixens
Aamna Taseer
Deepika Padukone
TRENDSPOTTING
This week we spot these fashionistas werk-ing Velvet
Mahira Khan
Shehrbano Taseer
Rema Taseer
b Shazah Ayu
Mehryn Tiwana Mehryn Tiwana
Nur Zehra Qadri
Blake Lively
Muzi Sufi
Amna Baber Mehek Saeed
Amal Clooney
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Nisa Tiwana
S as h a B ar ka t Mehak Elahi
Neha Maneka
Mubashra Ali
Earrings Price On Request (Allure by Mehreen Tabani)
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Khussa Pkr 3999
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ZARA CHECKED VELVET BLAZER - PKR 15000
Misha Lakhani Kaftan PKR 60,000
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Sozan Kaar Neela Baagh PKR 165,000
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The Balkan Peninsula
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Travel & Cake Fatima Umar
I am a visual artist dividing my time between Istanbul and Lahore. This summer I decided to join a Turkish tou going to the Balkans for Eid r holidays. On our sevenday journey, we travelled through the historic and breathtakingly beautiful countryside of various countries of the former sta of Yugoslavia. We were fiftyte people travelling together on a bus, with me as the sol e Pakistani on the tour. We flew from Istanbul to Ohrid, a ver historical city in Macedoni y which also happens to be a, a UNESCO world heritag site. From Ohrid we drove e straight to Skopje, the cap ital of Macedonia.
Ohrid
Ohrid, the largest city on Lake Ohrid and our last stop on the Balkan tour, is a historical city that once housed 365 churches. The cities and the lake, which are by and large undiscovered by tourists, are UNESCO world heritage sites. The town is famous for the Ohrid pearls and handmade silver filigree jewellery. The main attraction of the region is St. Naum’s monastery where St. Naum is also buried. He was a writer, enlightener and one of the seven apostles, as well as a disciple of Clemet and Methodius and was responsible for the development of the Cyrillic letters. His miracle is that if you put your ear next to his grave, you hear the beating of a heart.
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Belgrade Belgrade was our next destination; the capital and the largest city of Serbia, located at the junction of the Danube and the Sava Rivers. A large billboard with a picture of a female soldier and the caption “we will never forget�, placed on a building bombed by NATO forces, was one of the things that caught my attention. Pictures of Nikola Tesla and Vladimir Putin were the most popular images seen at souvenir and gift shops.
Montenegro Blagajtekke In Bosnia we also visited the Blagajtekke, a sufi lodge. The musafirhana and turbe(mausoleum) are tucked into the natural surroundings, being one with the cliff that is the source of the Buna River. This sufi lodge is supposedly the resting place of Sari Saltuk, a 13th century dervish venerated as a saint in the Balkans. According to legend, his body was buried in seven coffins in remote towns in the lands of the infidels and this is one of his alleged tombs.
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From Mostar we made our way to Montenegro, to the cities of Kotor and Budva. One of the most beautiful places in the Balkans; it was completely different from all the other areas we visited as it completely escaped Ottoman influence. The cities of Kotor and Budva were like medieval Italian cities and it almost felt like being inside a Shakespeare play.
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Mostar Mostar is famous for its beautiful medieval bridge, constructed over the beautiful emerald green Neretva River with a bustling Turkish bazaar on either side of it. In the past Muslim boys in the area were too poor to pay the bride price when asking for a girl’s hand and so to prove their love they would jump in the river in order to get the family’s consent. It has now become a popular sport and divers come and jump into the River from this bridge. It is also a tradition in Mostar to give baby girls the name Neretva if they happen to have green eyes.
From Srebrenica we made our way to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina a beautiful city hustling and bustling high above the green mountains of Bosnia. It is sometimes called the Jerusalem of Europe, as it is one of the few European cities that has a mosque, an orthodox church, a catholic church and a synagogue in the same neighbourhood.
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Sarajevo
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Sarena Mosque
Our first stop on our way to Skopje was Sarena Mosque in Tetovo. Going to the Balkans without any preconceived notions or any idea of what to expect, this came as a very big surprise. Having associated Macedonia only with Alexander the Great, I never expected to find a mosque there let alone one that is so unique in its architecture and decorative style. Two sisters, daughters of an ottoman pasha, commissioned it but unlike the traditional ottoman ceramic tile decorations, the Sarena has bright floral paintings. More than 30,000 eggs were used to prepare the paint and glaze that went into its elaborate decorations.
Skopje From Belgrade we set off on our way to Bosnia and Herzegovina where the most wonderful but also the most heart-breaking part of our journey awaited us. Our first destination was Srebrenica where the massacre of July 1995 took place. The factories, which were the scene of this crime, have been left the way they were and there is footage, images and video installations for visitors to see what crimes took place there. Across from the factories is the ever-growing cemetery of the people who were massacred, where namaz-ejinnaza is held every year as more bodies are found and buried.
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Srebrenica
Skopje is the capital and the largest city of Macedonia. The town was under Ottoman control for 500 years and the current iconic stone bridge over the Vardar River was constructed over the original Roman foundations by Fatih Sultan Mehmet II. The bridge divides the new town from the old town. The old town of Skopje is a typical Turkish city with a bazaar, mosque, madrasah and caravansary. On the other side of the bridge is a new city filled with sculptures; the most iconic among these are those of Alexander the Great and that of Saints Cyril and Methodius.
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Deena Rahman in her own creation
Zainab Tariq in Arjumand Bano
Aleena Naqvi in Zara Shahjahan Emaan Suleman in Rano’s Heirlooms
Maryam Mahmood in Deena Rahman Bisma Tareen in Asna Salahuddin and Rano’s Heirlooms Dubatta Zahra Khan in The House of Kamiar Rokni Sophiya Khan in Elan
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u n d t ow n s h ow u s dding season in style
Izza Sami Khan in Mahgul
Seher Tareen in Studio S
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weekend | conversation
In conversation with
KulsumeHai Founder of Panaah
DECEMBER 02, 2018 | 66
It started with an idea that rose out of personal misfortune. Kulsume Hai, a member of Pakistan’s prestigious Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), had long wanted to work for a charitable cause. “I joined the civil service in 2004 with the hope that I would be able to help people. I wanted to do something good for my country.” However, as time passed, she found herself getting into the rigmarole of government, unable to make a real difference for ”people, who had no contacts, no sifarish.” In 2011, she and her husband divorced due to differences. She saw her three children suffer. “We belonged to the affluent segment of society, where my children only lacked time from parents who worked. Still, I saw them suffer the effects of a broken home. I realized that children are the most vulnerable among us and no special attention is there for them in our government structures, or a safety net in the form of protection services against abuse and maltreatment, nor a comprehensive system to support orphans, single-parent families or destitute or poor children. I said to myself, those orphans and street children who have no social security, how much must they suffer. I decided then that I would work in this area.” Despite hosting one of the youngest populations in Pakistan there is no comprehensive government social safety net in the country. Even in the private sector, barring a few orphanages, no organization in the country was working exclusively on children-related issues, especially orphans. Kulsume Hai, along with some family members, founded Panaah Welfare Organization as a NGO in
November 2016.” Panaah works with orphans, impoverished children, disabled & street children, providing them maintenance & clothing and opportunities/resources required to pursue their education. “We have not built an institution yet or put children in it. We identify children & support them while they live with families, and monitor their progress and well-being. When we start supporting a child or young person, we “adopt” the child and offer support “ Panaah is funded through private donations. Our funds come from Pakistanis who wish to help the children of this country to access a better future. We don’t consider it charity. Our children are our future. If we spend on them and help them attain a better and safer life and give them access to good education, we are investing in a better future for our country as these children have a chance to grow into productive citizens. This is why our motto is: Invest in the Child, Invest in our Future.” Apart from private donations, Panaah also invites people to “adopt a child” through their website. “Even if you cannot physically adopt a child but do have the intention and resources to help, adopt a child virtually by selecting him/her on our website panaahwelfare.org and pay for maintenance or education or both, and monitor their progress. There is also the option to volunteer to help out. In a year and a half, Panaah has been able to support around 450 children in Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi. It is also embarking on a pilot Union Council survey to identify deserving children in urban Lahore. “This exercise will not only help us improve our coverage, but will also give us
some much-needed data on the quantum of the problem.” Panaah is collaborating with Sahil, an NGO working against child abuse, for raising awareness about child protection issues, as well as counseling victims of violence. “We are also working towards playing an advocacy role for child rights and bridging the gaps in our legal system to provide comprehensive legislation for the protection of children. We want Pakistan to create an enabling environment for its children in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, as well as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, though we are still very far from reaching this goal. But to reach a goal, we need to be aware of what needs to be done. I am personally in favor of banning children working as domestic help and child labor, but we need more debate on this issue to create consensus in our society. It might be a novel idea to some, who think this is a means of livelihood, but banning it would also make the state responsible for children and holding the parents more accountable for their children’s protection and upkeep. However, these are social issues also, and while raising awareness of this, in the meanwhile we need to support children who need help”. How does she see Panaah doing in the future? “As any other organization would want, we see ourselves expanding our ability to reach out to needy children, and eventually might open some centers for them too, but what I hope to achieve is changing the attitudes of our society on how we treat our children. We need to treat them much better, with much more kindness and compassion. We need to look at them as individuals rather than potential working hands or dependents to be dominated. Children need to be cherished and protected like flowering plants, only then can they bloom in the right way. I also hope to make the government forms a social safety net for children and establish effective protective services like that in the US. This eventually is the job of the government; we can only help and work as catalysts for our society in the right direction.”Meanwhile, Panaah, which means shelter, will continue providing the neediest children protection against the storms.
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