Pakistan is a country known for its home-grown art, culture and heritage. Just like the signboards paintings and calligraphy on walls of legendary sites, there is another native form of art known around the globe but performed in Pakistan is truck art. Continue reading…

Youm-e-Ashura is the 10th Day of Muharram. Since it has been a very important day in the history of Muslims, therefore remembrance of the day has always been of great importance to the Muslim world. This is not just a Youm-e-Ashura but it refers to number of events in the past took place on the same day. The latest of all is the Martyrdom of Hazrat Hussain (R.A). Continue reading…

Allama Iqbal has been undoubtedly one of the great poets of his times and also a political activist for Pakistan. He has been contributing by his poetic assets which were one of the major sources of encouraging youth and their brought up in the world which is dominated by the West. The message of Islam is clear in the poetic assets of Allama Iqbal as clear in Bang-e-Jibril, Bang-e-Dara and Armaghan-e-Hijaz.

Shayer-e-Mashrik Doctor Allam Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938) is one of the most prominent writers of the early 20th century. He has not only given us the poetic interpretation of Holy Quran but also gave a political idea of creation of Pakistan. In freedom movement of Pakistan, Shayer-e-Mashrik has not only given us a hope but also provoked Muslims for the cause of Pakistan through his unmatched poetry. Allama Iqbal has left us with his marvelous poetry which is still serving as a guide light to the youth of the Pakistan. Continue reading…

“Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and the official airline for the 4th Pakistan Fashion Week recently held in Karachi, presented the Etihad Diamond Designer Award to Mr. Deepak Perwani, Continue reading…

September 6 is the most important day because this day is celebrated in the memory of those who died in the War between Pakistan and India which was fought in the year 1965.

Openly both the countries Pakistan and India went on War with each other a minor combat that proceeded to war in September 1965. India attacked the Pakistani territory from the Lahore Burki sector during very dark night. India launched her forces and attacked Pakistan across the international border without any warning or an announcement of war. This rude action of India, which claims to be the largest democracy in the World, was in utter violation of International laws. India arrogantly swept aside her international commitments in her desire to conquer the region. Continue reading…

The success of their S/S 2012 prints, Crescent and Faraz Manan collaborate once again this year to launch a second collection, Celebration 12. Being introduced across Pakistan on the 30th of July, as the name suggests, Celebration 12 is the designers’ ode to the festive occasion and includes traditional elements such as bright hues fused with print details inspired from jewels and menakari. Embroidered panels and chiffon sleeves have also been incorporated to bring a more formal aesthetic to each print. The Crescent – Faraz Manan Celebration 12 campaign has been modeled by South Asian film star and icon, Karisma Kapoor, who is also the brands’ exclusive ambassador for the year. The campaign and set also engaged the help of renowned interior designers Gauri Khan and Suzanne Roshan.  Continue reading…

“Revitalift Double lift works like an instant lift for your skin. Its double anti-ageing action goes deep into your skin instantly reduces fine lines and makes skin visibly tighter.” – L’Oréal Pakistan Spokesperson Aamina Sheikh.

L’Oréal Paris, the world’s leading beauty brand, proudly announced a brand new series of exciting and interactive Experts mall animations in Karachi and Lahore celebrating beauty, skin care and their world No. 1 in anti wrinkle creams franchise Revitalift at a press meet on the opening day of the experts’ mall animation. Continue reading…

The latest spring collection 2011 maintains the feeling of softness and nostalgia of charm since the themes of latest spring trend is following a sophisticated look with the digital prints, subtle silks and fine cottons that give a refines and luxurious look to the latest spring fashion collection. This spring is all about being passionate with colours that evoke the inner feelings of happiness and joy. Besides that the spring 2011 collection includes the explosions of prints with geometrical accents, Indian flowers, folk music kitsch, cartoon influences and the mis of creative patchwork of
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The creativity of the latest spring collection 2011 has made the spring collection the more authentic for every woman with a variety of mixes of feminist trends including a pinch of biker styled coughs and designs.

Besides the exotic blend of colours and prints the embroideries and beautifully painted and laced outfits have also taken over the latest spring 2011 collection to beat the latest fashion collection of the year. Continue reading…

It’s time for you to know latest Pakistani Fashion 2011…. Here you go..

Hurrah! The colorful and vibrant time of Pakistani fashion 2011 is here. Yes, it is summer time in Pakistan, a time for some shopping activities for the latest trends of Pakistani fashion 2011. Each season has its own flavor and charm. So is the case with summer season. This time, the summer season in the Pakistani fashion 2011 is going to be a very interesting one. This is because a lot of creativity and cutting edge fashion trends are going to be seen from the designers.

• Shoe trends

Let’s begin from the bottom this time. A lot of variations in shoe trends are going to be witnessed in the Pakistani fashion 2011. For the summer season; strappy sandals, wedges and gladiators are very high in demand. Last year, they were a novelty to find in Pakistan but thanks to the Pakistani fashion 2011 trends that now these types of shoes are available almost everywhere.

• Trendy sleeves

A lot of creativity is seen in Pakistani fashion 2011 with the designing of the sleeves of tops, shirts and kurtas for the summer season. Chiffon sleeves teamed up with cotton and lawn shirts look very trendy. Victorian, cigarette and puff designs of sleeves are very much a part of Pakistani fashion 2011. A little bit of flare in sleeves is also in fashion especially for those who want to hide their bulky arms. Continue reading…

With the arrival of summer season, lawn collections are in market, the exquisitely made fabric, stylish colors and comfortable textures are inviting for women of all ages.

This year, various designers have come up with their own lawn collection beginning from Umar Sayeed, Hasan Sheheryar Yasin (HSY) and Nomi Ansari.  Prominent model Nadia Hussain joining the lawn craze collection has introduced some of her designs whereas retail store like Bonanza has also entered the 2011 lawn market. Check out the Sitara Premium Lawn who in collaboration with designer Shamaeel has come up with their own Shamaeel’s Luxury Lawn Collection 2011. Firdous Cloth mills is not lagging behind but have captured the audience by launching the international celebrity.

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