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Rangeen made Zafar very popular and the Indian music industry can’t seem to have enough of him. Ad film-maker Prahlad Kakkar calls him the Shah Rukh Khan of Pakistan. His popular track Rangeen has been plagiarised and used in Aashiq Banaya Aapne – for which Reshammiya is grabbing the credits. Born in Lahore, this 25-year-old [...]

Braid and Ainsworth – both Australian, both 27 – live and work in a mountain village in the Chitral valley, a region of north-west Pakistan considered one of the most volatile places on earth. In April, just before the Caravana collection of vivid embroidered skirts and little wrap jackets, made by local women, was to [...]

Spunk and bold moves. That’s the new mantra of the Pakistani ramp. Models from Lahore and Karachi are wooing the world of international fashion. Meet Neha Ahmed. At 23, she’s already catwalked in Paris and Dubai. Sunita Marshall, having done ramp shows in London, Sri Lanka, India, Singapore and Dubai, is one of the most [...]

With September approaching fast and summer getting mild, the art scene in Lahore is gaining momentum as three painting exhibitions are being held in the last week of August. Of the three art shows, one opened at Ejaz Gallery on Saturday. A miniature exhibition will be held today (August 28) at the Naqsh Arts Complex [...]

Indian designers watch out! Pakistanis are now eying the Indian bridal wear market with their ethnic lehngas, sarees and embroidered suits. The Pakistanis may not be as bold as our desi designers in creating the outfits but their bridal creations are very much in demand in India… Also, crafstmanship holds lot of importance in Pakistani [...]

A dozen independent television channels have sprung up, from general networks to specialised news, fashion and music stations. Combined with a boom in advertising, increasing economic growth and rapid cable and satellite penetration, these outlets are fuelling not only a new industry, but also a new culture – one not limited to a narrow Westernised [...]

Swiss voile dupattas bordered with white lace, embroidered chiffon kurtas in pista, or just a plain white salwar—all made in Pakistan. With better quality, excellent cuts and easy on the wallet, Pakistani suits and fabrics are the latest craze in North India. The hottest selling item seems to be the Pakistani salwar. Different from its [...]

During a long and stubborn winter in the Hindu Kush in northern Pakistan, eight figures rose on the horizon of the Lowari Pass. Seven porters, 20 suitcases and an Australian fashion designer. They crunched over the snowy track at 3,000 metres laden with an improbable cargo of spring and summer clothing. “Winter is tough and [...]

Pakistani bombshell Meera says she’s improved Indo-Pak ties. Meera, who says she’s 23, regards herself as a ”token of love, friendship and peace between the two countries.” India, has given her so much love that ”I cried for three hours in Kanpur recently where they gave me the Aman-e-Carvan award,” she says. Declaring herself to [...]

Paris-based Pakistani fashion Guru Mehmood Bhatti and his stunning French models dazzled the capital audience at the grand gala Fashion Extravaganza titled “Zephyr Collection”. The evening started with a short documentary based on the activities of Ummed-e-Noor for the welfare of special children. The alluring apparels along with the lido dance performance and lilting songs [...]