Two years ago Arooj Aftab was a middle-class Pakistani teenager living her life according to plan: She was working studiously under the watchful gaze of her parents to finish a two-year advanced-level degree in math and economics, and planning a sensible career in accounting. At the same time, Aftab was … Read more
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Joanna Lumley, Cary Elwes, Minnie Driver, Steve Coogan Directed by: Tommy O’Haver Produced by: Jane Startz
Listening to Pakistani Sufi singer Abida Parveen has often been described as a divine experience, but the singer says she often hopes that rulers in India and Pakistan would listen more carefully to her message of peace. “In Sufism, there is only peace,” Parveen said. “I have always believed that … Read more
1. What is on your mind? Designs, clients, shops and now fabric. 2. If you had to make an apology, what would it be for and for whom? Not applicable. My motto is, ‘Think twice before you speak’. 3. Where’s the best place to be? Rome. 4. What scares you … Read more
Hassan Sheheryar Yasin is your typical Scorpio, determined, magnetic and brainy with a wide gamut of hidden talents. He talks a mile-a-minute and can speak on an array of topics from politics to art to movies, all with equal passion and conviction. Choreographer, fashion designer and event coordinator, he wowed … Read more
Khawar Riaz is known as a star-maker par excellence and has been instrumental in making several careers Zara Sheikh, Farooq Mannan, Ahmed Butt, Arooj, Imran Abbas, Amina Shafat, Danial… the list of stars made by this star makers is endless. Having the Midas touch must make him feel ten feet … Read more
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the reigning sexiest super model of them all? Chances are, the mirror would reveal Neha Ahmed, The pretty brown girl from Lahore with the gorgeous brown eyes, a perfect ten figure and the pair of lips that can’t decide if they want to pout … Read more
Interview: Moazzam Abbasi Hair and Makeup: KR Crew Photography: Khawar Riaz You are not only the queen of the local music industry, but happen to be the only big female pop star. Why aren’t there more female singers from good families out there? How have you managed to retain this … Read more
Mizraab, a progressive metal band, is the brainchild of numero uno guitarist Faraz Anwar. The band has faced numerous problems in album release due to their heavy metal sound mixed with intelligent lyrics which do not fit in the usual mould of sad excuse for poetry with the masses are … Read more
From Hum Na to Meri Duniya, your music seems to be very diverse in terms of musical expression. Are you trying to find your niche or this diversity is an attempt towards generating mass appeal?