Sobia Nazir-She is Islamabad's very own, local fashion designer. She is very trendy and classy in her formal and bridal wear. When she launched her own lawn prints in summer last year, I loved her lawn instantly. I have seen her spring/summer collection 2009 on tv and on her photo gallery. Her collection is impressive to say the least. I will definately visit one of her outlets in F-7. Have a look ... Read More

 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan stayed on Tuesday its decision of February 25 in which it disqualified Pakistan Muslim League-N President, Mian Shahbaz Sharif to hold the office of chief executive of Punjab province. The five-member bench headed by Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jilani granted a stay to Shahbaz Sharif on a writ filed through Khawaja Haris till the disposal of main petition. The bench also announced that the operation of judgment shall be suspended and the petitioner shall resume the office ... Read More

I know its unbelievable.....but true :) People at pakspectator asked for my interview and I was shocked. I read hundreds of interviews but could not imagine giving one. Anyway once the shock was absorbed then I realized its a difficult task. At least more difficult than I thought. Kids exams passed, long march passed and I was unable to put my thoughts on paper. In the end I did make a lame effort. Please read and comment( but not like one of ... Read More

Usually, I do not forward any chain letters which I receive, but the content of this email was so good that I just couldnt stop myself from spreading it. Read it and share your unique experience or knowledge for benefiting from nature directly... Apples Protects your heart prevents constipation Blocks diarrhea Improves lung capacity Cushions joints Apricots Combats cancer Controls blood pressure Saves your eyesight Shields against Alzheimer's Slows aging process Artichokes Aids digestion Lowers cholesterol Protects your heart Stabilizes blood sugar Guards against liver disease Avocados Battles diabetes Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes Controls blood pressure Smoothes skin Bananas Protects your heart Quiets a cough Strengthens ... Read More

Back to the future: Mercedes-Benz creates bizarre concept car Built by 150 trainees, the car combines traditional design features with the latest technology.  It looks like an old fashioned carriage but Mercedes-Benz claims this roadster could be the car of the future. The students from Daimler AG have worked on the overall concept, development, assembly, and completion of the F-CELL Roadster for a year. The project was created to train the junior employees in alternative drive systems. They included carbon-fiber bucket seats with ... Read More

By Rauf Klasra ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari portrayed himself as a hawk-turned-peacemaker on Saturday but the script is understood to have been handed over to him by the Americans and the British, whose late night calls helped him to try and bring sanity to the troubled political proceedings in the greater interest of all the stakeholders. But even in the heat of emotions at the end of his speech to parliament, a politically smart Zardari did not forget to keep certain ... Read More

Load shedding has started again and being realistic we know its duration will increase in summer. Now we do not have light for 5 hours in 24 hours.  Last year we installed a local made UPS but it failed. It started giving probems within a few months and was completely out of order in an year. The shop keeper took it back at 25% price which is a huge loss. This year I am  not planning to invest more in this. In summer there are ... Read More

Millions of people around the world are being urged to switch off lights for an hour in the biggest climate change protest. This is described as "Earth Hour". It already started in Sydney and China three hours ago. Earth Hour was launched in 2007 as a solo event in Sydney, Australia, with more than two million people involved. Last year's event claimed the participation of 370 cities. Organisers say they want to demonstrate what people can do to reduce their carbon ... Read More

The multi-touch controls familiar to Apple iPhone users will be built-in to Microsoft's Windows 7. Windows Touch will be a "first class way to interact with your PC alongside mouse and keyboard," said the firm. Microsoft believes multi-touch PCs will become popular in retail, public spaces, on laptops and "kitchen PCs". Some Windows machines already feature rudimentary touch input and Apple is also reportedly adding touch for displays in its Snow Leopard OS update. A small number of multi-touch PCs are already on ... Read More

Ayat-ul-Kursi ---The verse of the Throne When I was a child my mother told me to recite Ayatul Kursi before going to bed every night. She said if I do so then Allah will send an angel to protect me from any harm. From then onwards when I recite Ayatul Kursi I feel protected as if Allah is looking over me. Even now when I travel alone or when I drop my kids to school or when I put them to sleep I ... Read More