Pakistani women are doing us proud in all walks of life and Saman Mahmood is one of them. Saman, a graduate from Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture, was awarded the Distinction Award for consistent presence on the Honor’s List, and the prestigious Salimuzzaman Siddiqui Award for most comprehensive thesis research work, which was the start of the brilliant and  star studded journey for a talented woman! Her journey shows how you can highlight your country on the world map ... Read More

Bushra Ansa I enjoyed reading this detailed write-up on Bushra Ansari and still felt a lot could have been written on this multi-talented lady. I am glad that people like Bushra Ansari and Samina Peerzada are around when dramas are being made on such wonderful and thought provoking stories. Good scripts and powerful performances have brought the viewers back to Pakistani dramas. Maham Javaid has highlighted the whole personality of Bushra. Enjoy reading... The all-rounder By Maham Javaid Striking up a conversation with ... Read More

Hard work is the only way to achieve dreams   'Never Underestimate Your Daughter' - Sara Fatima Change can take place in the societies where people dare to dream and work for achieving them too. Here is a success story of a father's dream and a daughter's passion and another story of a lower class girl who dared to dream. Stories like these keep our faith and hope in the survival of this country called Pakistan, alive. Where so many heart breaking ... Read More

May I inform you that 'lawn' is the fabric worn in summers in Pakistan. It is extremely hot and no other fabric gives the comfort of lawn and that is the reason we love lawn and its lovely prints too. Now the designer lawn has invaded our markets and households... These Lawn brands are taking turns on light poles and bill boards since February 2012  and looking at them anybody can tell that the most booming business here is Designer Lawn. ... Read More

LOS ANGELES: Pakistani filmmaker and first-time Oscar nominee Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy won an Academy Award on Monday for her documentary about acid attack victims, a first for a Pakistani. In her acceptance speech, Chinoy dedicated the award to the women of Pakistan. "All the women in Pakistan working for change, don't give up on your dreams, this is for you," she said. Directed by Daniel Junge and produced by Sharmeen Chinoy, the film follows British plastic surgeon Dr. Mohammad Jawad, who returns to ... Read More

"Khawab hotey hain dekhney ke liye In main ja ker magar raha na karo ! " A poet said the above verse in urdu language but he may not know that "money" can buy dreams and Angelina Jolie's gift on Brad Pitt's birthday is an example of that! Remember those days when men used to promise impossible gifts like stars for their loved ones but todays' lovers do have the monetary power to bring such dreams to reality. This time its not ... Read More

Teenage used to be that part of our lives when we had no health issues, not even common cold! Now the teenage girls are facing tremendous pressure to stay slim from a very early age. At an age when they require to build the foundation of a healthy adult life they are ignoring a balanced diet to eat less and stay slim. They are  condemning themselves to a lifetime of ill health by eating fewer than three servings ... Read More

This is the year of  lawn collections. We had maximum number of lawn prints in the market and the surprizing part is that the people still want to have more. We used to have one  Mausummery lawn exhibition each year in Islamabad and this year we already witnessed two and the third is due on 9th and 10th of July 2011. Its a sale this time which claims to offer up to 50% discount too! Ladies if you are still short ... Read More

In our busy morning routines, we bath, brush and comb. Majority of ladies take care of their faces by moisturizing them and making them up. Hands are also often taken care of BUT feet are the most neglected part. Our feet are the load bearers and shock absorbers of our body. During harsh winters of our country feet are mostly covered and when they come out in the summers they are carelessly used. Slippers and sandles expose the feet to sun, ... Read More

  Where are Pakistani advertisement agencies? Are there any? Why can't they make their own adds, using Pakistani models? I am sick and tired of watching Katrina Kaif selling shampoos and soaps on our Tv screens. Honestly speaking I refrain from buying those products which have Indian models.   The reason for thinking this way is not my hatred for India. Reason number one is the vulgarity and nudity of the adds of lux, Pantene, Veet and even Slice (a juice) forces us ... Read More