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Hareem Farooq Reveals She Has Two New Film Projects in the Pipeline

Hareem Farooq has clearly been staying productive during quarantine, as the star recently revealed some exciting news about two new film projects underway from her end. The gorgeous award-winning actress and Pakistan’s youngest female producer revealed this news in a casual chit chat session on an Instagram live. According to Farooq, she is already working on these projects with her team and is planning to begin filming after quarantine comes to an end.

As Hareem shared with a live audience about her journey in the entertainment industry, she talked about how she has come a long way from a theater actress to now, as we call her, the leading face of the entertainment industry. We can see all the hard work that went into this journey from her body of work, and given the actress and producer is investing time and resources says a lot about her potential. We have seen her magic on-screen and in the producer’s chair with some of her previous blockbusters including Janaan, Parchi, and Heer Maan Ja.

In the live session, she also urged her fans to never give up on dreams. She quoted, “Ultimate failure is when you decide to give up.”

Hareem Farooq Reveals She Has Two New Film Projects in the Pipeline

As the session ended with her motivating others to be kind and empathetic, Hareem Farooq’s live session brought us the great news of more exciting content from the young producer. We are still completely in the dark about any details on these new projects, and we are wondering what the star would be bringing to the big-screen next!

Ayesha Omar joins The Citizen Foundation (TCF) Goodwill Ambassadors Program

[Karachi,19th May, 2020] Ayesha Omar joins The Citizen Foundation Goodwill Ambassador program. Having endured a tough childhood with the loss of her father and seeing her mother’s dedication to her and her brother’s education, she grew up with the same dedication towards children’s betterment and aims to use her position to actively work with underprivileged students and children, to provide them with fair education.

Ayesha believes that education is truly powerful in helping individuals lift themselves out of a difficult life and make informed choices. She also believes that education is not a privilege but a right that every citizen should have access to, regardless of their financial situation. There are 22.8 million children who are out of school in Pakistan and the actress wants to use her voice to fil the gap.

Who else watching Jeeto Pakistan League?

The biggest and most exciting game show on the television today is Jeeto Pakistan   Ramadan makes the game show even better but this time it’s not just a game show it’s an entire fantasy league.

Jeeto Pakistan League is going strong this Ramadan. The Game Show hosted by the dashing Fahad Mustafa in a well light neon hall. But due to the pandemic situation the crowds are not present.

The Jeeto Pakistan League has five teams one from each city. The celebrities are the captains to each team and are invited everyday with selected contestants on various games. Winners are rewards with cash prizes and gifts like the original gameshow theme.

The winning teams are rewarded points and scores are kept on the board. Peshawar Stallions are leading the point table till now bit tables can turn any minute.

Fahad Mustafa keeps the energy going despite the crowd is missing and proves what an entertainer he is. Accompanied by the team captains Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Sana Javed, Shaista Lodhi and Sarfaraz Ahmed.

Sana Javed captains Islamabad Dragons 🐉, Shaista Lodhi heads Peshawar Stallions, Humayun Saeed leads Karachi Lions, Adnan Siddiqui is the captain to Lahore Falcons and Sarfaraz Ahmed is the captain to Quetta Knights.

Little Ahmed Shah also with his mystery treasure box makes cute appearance in the show but everyone is always kept at a safe distance.

Jeeto Pakistan League hosts mini-games for TV viewers to win at home as well. The energy of the game is still the same and the ratings are off the charts.

Sweet, Sassy, & Opinionated; Yashma Gill is Not Your typical Girl-Next-Door in Pyar Ke Sadqay

Using the age-old phrase of ‘beauty with brains’ to describe the talented Yashma Gill won’t be wrong because the young actress belongs to the handful lot of actors who are intelligent, down to earth, and extremely beautiful. Ever since she started acting, critics and audiences were forced to take notice of the young upcoming starlet who was acting her heart out on our television screens.

Gill’s latest project is the comedy-drama Pyar Ke Sadqay that also stars Bilal Abbas Khan, Yumna Zaidi, and Atiqa Odho, among others. She portrays Shanzay, a confident, outspoken, stubborn, and sometimes headstrong girl who knows what she wants in life and doesn’t believe in settling for anything less than that. Shanzay isn’t good or bad; she’s somewhere in between. You either like her, or you don’t, and the credit goes to Gill for portraying the character with such ease.

In the latest episode of the show that aired last night, Shanzay gets married to Esa, her fiancé, who is toxic and awful in every way imaginable. She gets married to him despite knowing the kind of man he is. Later, she ends up confiding in her father about how getting married to Esa was a wrong decision on her part.

After realizing her marriage is nothing more than a sham in which her husband doesn’t love her, and she isn’t happy, Shanzay turns towards Abdullah, who she insulted for pursuing her in the first place. This happened just when Abdullah had started to open up towards Mahjabeen, but he was convinced by Sarwar to see Shanzay, and she made full use of that chance.

It will be fun to see what happens in the upcoming episodes and what Yashma does with Shanzay’s character. Right now, all we can say is that Shanzay has managed to direct all the attention towards herself, and we love it.

Gill has several remarkable performances that solidified her image as an artist who takes her craft seriously and doesn’t compromise on the quality of her work. She appeared in Qurban, Ghar Titli ka Par, Ab Dekh Khuda Kya Karta Hai, Piya Naam Ka Diya, and the blockbuster show ‘Alif’. Gill garnered rave reviews for her performances in each of these shows and was praised for playing different characters that challenged her as an artist.

‘Khoob Seerat’ questions the unsaid rules of the society!

Dramas in Pakistan have a lot of variety when it comes to the concept. They are rightly touted to be the mirrors of the society we live in. While the industry is catching up on social issues that society faces, it has also been conscious of people with physical disabilities. There have been instances when makers have not only dealt with the subject of disability with sensitivity and compassion but also have been very instrumental in changing the perception of the people and society as a whole towards them. 7th Sky Entertainment’s latest endeavor ‘Khoob Seerat’ is a prime example. Directed by Ali Akbar ‘Khoob Seerat’ features Kiran Haq, Agha Ali, Nimra Khan & Kamran Jilani in pivotal roles.

Let’s divulge the gist of the story; ‘Khoob Seerat’ narrates the story of sweet and innocent girl Dilkash (Kiran Haq). She is self-sacrificing and struggles with a walking defect that reduces the chances of her marriage. No one admires her qualities or tries to look into her beautiful soul; resultantly, she faces rejection. Dilkash and her parents suffer badly from the hypocrisy of society. Her best friend Mahira (Nimra Khan), is in love with Samar (Agha Ali), the man Dilkash loves. Dilkash finds happiness and joy with them while suffering silently. Her father finally fixes her wedding with his brother’s son, who is also his business partner. Things further take an ugly turn when her wedding is called off as the groom refuses to marry her due to her limp defect. She is heartbroken but recovers from it soon.

Samar’s mother doesn’t approve of his relationship with Mahira. Both their families lock horns, tragedy strikes, and Mahira is forced to get married to Wajahat (Kamran Jilani). Samar attempts to commit suicide; he fails and gets a new life. Dilkash helps Samar in recovering from his loss; he soon finds a job and gets on track. Life isn’t a bed of roses for Dilkash as her sister-in-law starts creating problems for her and doesn’t let go of any opportunity to bring her down. She tries to portray her relationship with Samar in a bad light and succeeds. Samar realizes the fact of how she stood by him like a rock through thick and thin. He sends her a marriage proposal, which is turned down by her father. The reason behind the refusal is Dilkash herself because she feels Samar only loves Mahira and won’t be able to forget her throughout his life. She tells Samar that we are friends and will continue to be. It would be interesting to see how Dilkash deals with the situation; will she find someone worthy enough to get married?

‘Khoob Seerat’ never fails to involve and entertain the viewers،; it contains enough good material to hold one’s attention. The emotional component is well balanced with a twist and tension-filled moments, and of course, some razor-sharp and punch-packed dialogue in dramatic sequences [penned by Shakeel Arsalan]. It’s the emotional journey of the protagonist that acts as a hook and lingers in your memory. On the whole, ‘Khoob Seerat’ is a gripping watch, leaving the viewers rooting for more. With excellent writing, great directions, and great performances, we are eagerly waiting as to what will happen next?  

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A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart.

I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents.

I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents.

I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me, that it might be the mirror of my soul, as my soul is the mirror of the infinite God!

O my friend — but it is too much for my strength — I sink under the weight of the splendour of these visions! A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.

I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now. When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and

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A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart.

I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents.

I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents.

I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now.

When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and flies, then I feel the presence of the Almighty, who formed us in his own image, and the breath of that universal love which bears and sustains us, as it floats around us in an eternity of bliss; and then, my friend, when darkness overspreads my eyes, and heaven and earth seem to dwell in my soul and absorb its power, like the form of a beloved mistress, then I often think with longing, Oh, would I could describe these conceptions, could impress upon paper all that is living so full and warm within me, that it might be the mirror of my soul, as my soul is the mirror of the infinite God!

O my friend — but it is too much for my strength — I sink under the weight of the splendour of these visions! A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.Paragraph

I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in the exquisite sense of mere tranquil existence, that I neglect my talents. I should be incapable of drawing a single stroke at the present moment; and yet I feel that I never was a greater artist than now. When, while the lovely valley teems with vapour around me, and the meridian sun strikes the upper surface of the impenetrable foliage of my trees, and but a few stray gleams steal into the inner sanctuary, I throw myself down among the tall grass by the trickling stream; and, as I lie close to the earth, a thousand unknown plants are noticed by me: when I hear the buzz of the little world among the stalks, and grow familiar with the countless indescribable forms of the insects and

Kashan Hasan takes over as CEO of Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan Limited

Reckitt Benckiser (RB), a global leader in consumer health and hygiene, has appointed Kashan Hasan as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Pakistan business. Kashan will be spearheading the health business with immediate effect. Kashan has been associated with RB for the last 12 years, serving in various successful leadership roles across the globe in Pakistan, UK, South Africa, Egypt and the Middle East. In his most recent role, he was serving as the Regional Sales Director for the Hygiene Home business for the MENA region.

This announcement comes as RB Pakistan Limited evolves into the next stage of strategic development and accelerated growth. In this new role, Kashan will be leading the Company towards expansion within the country and strengthening its position in the market, while driving the business through its purpose-led brands. He will also be the key leading force behind RB Pakistan’s social vision and commitment of “Hoga Saaf Pakistan” (powered by the Company’s leading brand, Dettol) for a cleaner and healthier Pakistan.

Talking about his new role, Kashan stated, “RB Pakistan is committed to contribute to Pakistan through our leading health and hygiene brands for our consumers and the social impact we have achieved by reaching millions across the country. Pakistan is a very important market for RB with big potential for growth, I will be ensuring that we stay ahead of the game and focus on providing innovative solutions for our consumers to put health in their own hands, in true RB spirit.”

Kashan Hasan brings in over 18 years of leadership and management experience across various industries including consumer goods, consumer durables, consumer health, hygiene, home, food, and confectionery. As a Sales and Marketing professional he brings in a diverse experience in Sales, Trade Marketing, Key Account Management, and Customer and Consumer Marketing.

The Team EY Ford Rhodes became champs of the National Finance Olympiad 2019

The finale of the 5th National Finance Olympiad was a joint collaboration of the Institute Of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan & Unilever Pakistan. The Grand Finale was conducted on December 19th, 2019, in Karachi.

ICAP In Collaboration with Unilever Pakistan Organize NFO2019          

The Team EY Ford Rhodes became champs of the National Finance Olympiad 2019

The Chief Guest of the evening was Mr. Abdullah Hussain Haroon who is also a former Foreign Minister of Pakistan. President ICAP, Mr. Khalilullah Shaikh, extended his thanks to the organizers and congratulated them for being consistent in organizing NFO each year. This is the fifth time NFO proved itself as a successful platform for the finance professionals across Pakistan.         

Mr. Khalilullah said,  “With each passing year, the team has raised the benchmark for this event. I would like to congratulate the finalists of the grand finale who went through tough rounds to reach Finale. The competition is not about winning or losing, it’s about celebrating the talent of the industry. I believe this event also celebrates the role accountants are playing in this country. As an institute, we are committed to producing highly qualified professionals who can serve for the betterment of the business sector and community. I thank all the participants and Unilever for collaborating with us for bringing up this auspicious event”.

The Team EY Ford Rhodes became champs of the National Finance Olympiad 2019

This year’s National Finance Olympiad 2019 saw the registration of 51 teams from top-notch organizations across Pakistan. For their selection, a 2-hour MCQ-based examination was held in Karachi, Lahore, and Dubai on December 12th, 2019.                                                   

 Out of these 51, only 18 teams qualified for the Assessment & Simulation Round which happened at Karachi School of Business and Leadership (KSBL). From here only the top 6 teams were selected for the Grand Finale.

 ICAP’s Professional Accountants In Business (PAIB) Committee is the main team behind organizing NFO. Their success can be measured from the fact that the event was attended by the top management of renowned national and multinational organizations.  

 The Grand Finale of the NFO 2019 started off with the recitation of the Holy Quran. Then Mr. Khalilullah took to the stage and gave his opening remarks.                                                      

After that Mr. Aly Yusuf, CFO, Unilever Pakistan  welcomed the audience and said “NFO 2019 has been a great success. Since its inception, the participating teams have shown exemplary performance and today we have here 6 final teams who stood out from the rest. I wish all the teams the best for this finale and would also like to congratulate ICAP for the success of NFO.”

The participating teams then introduced themselves. After which started the Debate Round. This round was judged by a panel of three judges; Mr. Naeem Akhtar Sheikh, Past President, ICAP, Mr. Arshad Saeed Hussain, Managing Director, Oxford University Press, and Mr. Hasan Azhar, Group CEO, HRSG.       

The topics given for the debate included

 –  ‘Excessive use of technology has a positive impact on our society’.                                       

  –  ‘For 21st-century leadership positions, qualification criteria can be compromised against behavioral competencies’                           

   – ‘Higher interest rates policy is stabilizing Pakistan’s economy in the long run.’

Next up was the Buzzer Round, which analyzed the agility and technical skills of the participants.

According to judges, EY Ford Rhodes was declared the winner while Midas Safety and Heal Aid Foundation became the 1st and 2nd Runner Ups respectively.            

EY Ford Rhodes walked away with a majestic Champions Trophy, Microsoft Surface Pro and shields for each of the three-team members.                

HP Pavilion Laptop and shields were given to the 1st Runner Up team while the 2nd Runner Up received iPad and shields for all team members.                                                                      

Technical partners                                                 

 – A.F. Ferguson & Co. and Deloitte Yousuf Adil

 Learning partner.                                           

  –  Karachi School of Business and Leadership (KSBL).                                                                        

 ICAP PAIB Organizing Committee and the Master of Ceremony; Mr. Zaid Kaliya were recognized.

The event was streamed Live on ICAP official Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/ICAP.CA/videos/3143246495816044/

‘Hoga Saaf Pakistan’ launches “Safai Anthem”, envisions the rhythm of a Saaf Pakistan

To instill ownership amongst Pakistanis to keep themselves and their surroundings clean, ‘Hoga Saaf Pakistan’ (“HSP”), powered by Dettol, has launched a new Safai Anthem. The anthem envisions a Saaf Pakistan featuring all the HSP ‘Safai Champions’ which include Fahad Mustafa and Shaniera Akram as the prime champions, along with Waseem Badami and Iqrar ul Hasan. The anthem has been sung by Asim Azhar and Aima Baig with Shuja Haider’s composition.

“Music is an impactful way to mobilize the masses”, stated Humayun Farooq, Marketing Director Health of Reckitt Benckiser Pakistan Limited – the makers of Dettol.

“Hoga Saaf Pakistan is not just a social cause that a brand supports, it’s a social movement Dettol is leading to bring the conversation around cleanliness to the forefront.

In addition to the numerous hand-washing drives, public service messages, and TV shows, this anthem is yet another attempt to mobilize Pakistanis so they unite and take responsibility for a healthier, cleaner Pakistan!”

“Hoga Saaf Pakistan has taken the mantle of cleaning Pakistan and changing our attitude towards solid waste, which is growing at the rate of 2% annually, ending up on our streets eventually”, stated Mr Jerjees Seja, CEO ARY Digital Network.

“In partnership with Hoga Saaf Pakistan, ARY aims to inspire the citizens of Pakistan through this anthem to embrace the change and share our vision, so we can bring many people forward to play their responsibility in this noble cause.”

“Hoga Saaf Pakistan”, powered by Dettol, has been working towards driving a Saaf Pakistan through several TV shows, public service messages, clean-up, and handwashing drives as well as celebrity supporters.

The movement is also Dettol and ARY’s contribution to Prime Minister’s “Clean Green Pakistan” initiative launched in October last year.

Fahad Mustafa
Iqrar Ul Hassan


Safai Anthem:


https://www.instagram.com/p/B5_OLWPBeyC/

EBM’s founder – Khawar Masood Butt wins the prestigious AFAA award at AdAsia 2019

Lahore: 3rd December, 2019 – The Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA) has bestowed its prestigious ‘Leadership Award’ to the founder and Chairman of English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM) – Mr. Khawar Masood Butt, during its conference in Lahore. This accolade was presented in recognition of his tremendous contributions to the marketing and advertising industry of Pakistan as well as his vision and good governance resulting in EBM’s successful growth over the years. The CEO & MD of EBM – Dr. Zeelaf Munir received this award on behalf of Mr. Khawar Butt.

Khawar Masood Butt has continued to make remarkable contributions to the nation’s cultural and commercial progress. EBM has always generously supported entrepreneurship, education, health, sports, arts and advertising endeavors thus reflecting his passion for excellence as well as his ability to identify opportunity and talent. He is also famous for creating the legendary character of Peek Freans the Pied Piper, which to-date, continues to make a positive impact, consequently making him one of the most inspirational entrepreneurs of today.

The Founder of EBM expressed his gratitude to the stalwarts of the Advertising and marketing world for acknowledging his efforts and vision that inspired EBM’s growth over the years. He stated, “The development of marketing and advertising professions has gained great momentum across the world, while the rapid evolution and deployment of technologies have also revolutionized communications in Pakistan. Amid all these changes, EBM remains committed towards staying at the forefront of innovation and progress in Pakistan and keeping the country at par with global standards of performance and quality.

While Mr. Butt continues to nurture strong bonds within the business community, especially the advertising & marketing sectors, he had also played a pivotal role in supporting AdAsia conference, which was held in Pakistan in 1989. He is also credited with being one of the first few advertisers for television and assisting in the growth of some of Pakistan’s earliest TV channels. For Mr. Butt, advertising has always held enormous power to spread socio-political awareness among the masses, while also making the economy more sustainable.

During this auspicious event, EBM’s vibrant new logo was also introduced to the audience, while Dr. Zeelaf Munir highlighted the idea behind this change by stating, “This fresh corporate-identity celebrates our brand-purpose: ‘nourishing lives, hearts and communities’. The symbol combines three unique elements that form the ‘Heart’ of our brand, with an optimistic sunrise that shows a dynamic, engaging and distinct character of the enterprise and finally, a human touch that promises a brighter future. It is EBM’s privilege to present its new identity during this grand marketing endeavor.” She appreciated the organizers for once again bringing back a global forum like AdAsia to Pakistan and said, “EBM is committed to continue supporting any forum that helps to elevate Pakistan’s image internationally”.

AdAsia is the largest and most prestigious advertising congress in Asia, organized bi-annually, since 1958, by the Asian Federation of Advertising Associations (AFAA). The AdAsia 2019 was graced by the most distinguished personalities from the global business community and speakers like; Randi Zuckerberg, Sir Martin Sorrell, Lord William Hague, Richard Quest, Fernando Machado, Vange Kourentis, Tom Goodwin and many more.

Kahin Deep Jalay: A New Twist in Rida and Zeeshan’s Love Story!

– Aysha Ahmed

7th Sky Entertainment has once again given us an intriguing drama that has all of us hooked to our screens. Starring Neelum Muneer as Rida, and Imran Ashraf as Zeeshan, ‘Kahin Deep Jalay’ shows stunning love chemistry between the two most loved actors of small screen, and how their lives will get disrupted because of Rida’s sister in law, Shameela played by Nazish Jahangir.

Kahin Deep Jalay is a phenomenal story about love, jealousy, and trust. It truly represents the idea that those who are not happy for you are not happy for themselves. Shameela has loving people around her, and she gets married in a very rich family, yet her complexities have blinded her to the extent that she thinks ill of everyone else. For her, she comes first and everything should always be about her.

So far, 10 episodes have aired and each episode has progressed towards the story plot at a very good pace, keeping the viewers’ interest. Rida is the only sister of her three brothers who love her dearly. For such a loving sister, comes a sister in law who is so jealous of the love Rida is receiving that she starts playing the blame game, trying to prove Rida as an ill charactered girl.

Shameela is so blinded by her thoughts of jealousy that she shamefully confronts Rida, telling her to stop acting innocent and stop flirting with boys. Shameela thinks Rida gets everyone’s attention because she uses her beauty to woo everyone, but she fails to see that everyone loves her because of her sweet nature.

The drama has thickened the plot by introducing another antagonist, Farhan in episode 10 who has been sending messages about Rida on her brother’s phone. Something tells us that Farhan is going to play a pivotal role in the episodes to come and he may become the right hand of Shameela in her evil plans.

Where all of this is happening in the drama, we have Zeeshan who has fallen in love with Rida, sends a marriage proposal to her house, but gets rejected.

We love how the story give us moments of relief through Zeeshan’s dream about Rida where the two can be seen in love with each other. With love in their eyes, the small romantic clips between Rida and Zeeshan are portrayed beautifully and give us the much-needed timeout from the negativity spread by Shameela.

Kahin Deep Jalay is at a very exciting turn as Zeeshan’s proposal for Rida is getting another chance, and we are hoping to see the love chemistry between the two.

Hamza Akram Qawwal and Brothers Received High Honor from the Governor of Maryland for their Services in the State

Hamza Akram Qawwal and Brothers Received High Honor from the Governor of Maryland for their Services in the State

Pakistan’s acclaimed Qawwali Stars; Hamza Akram Qawwal and Brothers Taimoor Akram and Abdul Akram, have received the citation certificate by the Governor of Maryland for their outstanding services in the State.

The award-winning ensemble has been on their 6th American tour, hitting the stage in major cities as a part of their “Sufi Qawwali US Tour”. Covering major venues and garnering critical acclaim, they have been at the receiving end of praises for their contributions for the entertainment scene in the State, representing Pakistan in front of an international audience. The citation certificate from the Governor of Maryland adds another achievement in the list of accolades to their names.

The group is all set to hit Dubai for their next tour destination from 1st December till 8th December. The grandsons of the revered Munshi Raziuddin are acclaimed worldwide for their riveting interpretations of qawwali.

Alkaram Studio Partnered Up with Nusrat Hidayatullah and KIA Get Fit Pakistan to Showcase Their Active Wear Collection

Alkaram Studio Partnered Up with Nusrat Hidayatullah and KIA Get Fit Pakistan to Showcase Their Active Wear Collection

AlKaram Studio and MAK geared up to show their Active Wear Collection at KIA Get Fit Pakistan, on Sunday at Beach Luxury Hotel.

Partnering up with Nusrat Hidayatullah, the event included the Animal Flow workout session by the renowned fitness trainer who is the founder of the largest fitness program; the 42 days challenge. Fitness trainers like Anas Shahid, Arslan Mughal, Shoaib Khan, and Zainab Bhura along with a few influencers of Pakistan were seen integrating fashion into fitness with the trendy high-performance gear by AlKaram Studio.

AlKaram Studio displayed their fitness collections “AlKaram Studio Men Active Wear” and “MAK Active collection” that features leggings, sweatshirts, dry-fit shirts and much more for men, women, and children, giving a luxury spin to athleisure wear.

Alkaram Studio Partnered Up with Nusrat Hidayatullah and KIA Get Fit Pakistan to Showcase Their Active Wear Collection

About MAK Active & Alkaram Studio Men Active Wear

Being the leading brand in fashion fabrics and home textiles, AlKaram Studio has ventured into a new space with its MAK Active and AlKaram Studio Men Active Wear collection. The philosophy of Alkaram Studio Men Active and MAK Active is built by keeping in mind the fitness enthusiasts who focus on staying fit and fashionable, offering a range of the most stylish, trending, and high-quality products.

Alkaram Studio Partnered Up with Nusrat Hidayatullah

10th Junior Leaders Conference Announced

School of Leadership (SoL); the leading leadership development organization of Pakistan has announced this year’s Junior Leaders Conference (JLC 2019). This marks the 10th year of the conference, which is scheduled to take place from December 22 – 24, 2019 at Dreamworld Resort, Karachi.

Designed exclusively for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 16 years from across Pakistan, JLC is the flagship program of SoL and living proof of the organization’s commitment towards developing leaders who will shape the future of the country.

Hailing from various rural and urban areas and different socio-economic backgrounds, these 250 teenagers are brought together under one roof over three days in an environment that is conducive to the discovery of self.

With its unique blend of experiential learning, interactive sessions, simulations and group-based activities, JLC focuses on learning with a thematic overview. This year’s theme ‘Transformers – GenZ Leaders’ will focus on the aspects of Character, Confidence and Community, with thematic discussions across the three days, to help youngsters prepare themselves to become future leaders of the country.

Leading motivational speakers and trainers, including Shireen Naqvi, Waqar Ali, and Maalik Khaskhely will also be present throughout the conference, to help participants contextualize their learnings.

JLC’19 will be a fusion of innovation and inspiration which will urge participants to look at future possibilities. The conference also seeks to foster a sense of social responsibility through post-conference social action projects.

School of Leadership’s Chief Executive Officer, Waqar Ali adds “JLC is a source of inspiration for the youngsters of this country. As parents, we invest in opportunities that focus on building character, confidence, and exposure for children early on in life. JLC is a platform where these youngsters are given direction and a sense of responsibility to realize their potential. Through experiential learning, we create multiple opportunities for these youngsters to take charge of their lives, and decide on their careers while focusing on instilling confidence and exposure in them.”

Rameez Khalil, the lead for JLC 2019 says, “JLC is a game-changer. It provides teenagers with the direction, confidence, and the ability to embark on a journey of exploring themselves and their true potential. It is high time we prepare the world for the GenZ who are ready to transform the world. Teens today are confident, rebellious, more aware, tech-savvy, entrepreneurial and inspiring. They want to make this world a better place. Together, with the three-day event, we will encourage these youngsters to shape their character, build confidence, and make the community a better place to live”.

School of Leadership does not stand alone in this life-changing initiative and is supported by private and social sector organizations over the years, including Viper Technologies, Edenrobe Kids, Bachaa Party, Super Space, Suno FM 89.4, Walnut PR, and Jang Media Group.

“Modesto” Marks the Launch of Pakistan’s first ever-Modest Fashion Line

The Karachi-based anchorperson and modest fashion influencer Asra Amir announced the launch of Pakistan’s first ever-modest clothing brand “Modesto”, in an event on Sunday, 17 November.

Modesto will feature a curated selection of ready-to-wear pieces including dresses, tops, pants, suits, and scarves in a variety of colors and fabrics. Catering to the latest fashion trends, the chic items are available in pastel as well as bold colors, and embroidered woven patterns. Apart from clothing, Modesto also offers a wide range of fashion accessories including sunglasses, jewelry, and aims to offer shoes, jeans, and t-shirts in the near future.

“With the inception of Modesto, we are driven by the love of colors, freedom, and self-expression. It’s a platform for a community of women to express their personal identity and embrace fashion that makes them feel confident on the inside and outside,” said Asra Amir, the founder of the fashion line.

Inspired by Asra Amir’s personal experience looking for fashionable and modest clothing, the fashion line features standout pieces accented with the brand’s uniqueness and versatility as it effectively turns designs into emotions, helping fashion lovers to express themselves freely.

“Modesto” is a fashion initiative by Asra Amir in an attempt to fill the gaps in the Pakistani fashion industry about modest fashion. With this launch, it has set the benchmark for modest fashion wear in Pakistan and the East.

  • "Modesto" Marks the Launch of Pakistan's first ever-Modest Fashion Line

Peek Freans Proudly Supported The SOLIS Music & Arts Festival In Karachi

SOLIS Music & Arts Festival 2019 was successfully concluded in Karachi, after providing many electrifying moments.

Bringing internationally renowned musical bands along with leading Pakistani icons of music to the country, the grand event was held in collaboration with Chocolicious – the leading brand of biscuits from EBM – Makers of Peek Freans, as its main sponsor.


The mesmerized crowds enjoyed every moment of the festival, especially the world-famous band – Clean Bandit who brought a special DJ set to perform their favorite electronic music tracks like “Rockabye” and “Symphony”.

The fans of “Kill The Buzz” were also overjoyed to get this long-awaited glimpse of their favorite foreign musician in Pakistan. Exhilarating the crowds with bold and inspiring music, this gig, became one of the biggest, music extravaganza in the country, orchestrated by the seasoned curators with the support of the nation’s leading enterprise.


Everyone, young and old, sang-along, rocked or swayed to the musical compositions, and the groovy beats of the choco mashup. Through this mega-event, Peek Freans Chocolicious reflected Pakistan’s aspirations as a progressive nation that nurtures great talents and played their part in helping the local music scene. With world-class events being staged in the homeland now, people are finally getting the exposure and helping portray a better image of the country to the world.

Peek Freans Whole Wheat Slices Self-Care Ambassador Sehr Beg Participated in the 42K Istanbul Marathon

Fitness trainer and ambassador for Peek Freans Whole Wheat Slices, Sehr Beg, ran the annual Istanbul marathon as a part of her self-care journey for healthy and wholesome living.

Advocating for Peek Freans Whole Wheat Slices message of self-care; the fitness trainer, wife, and mother laced up her running shoes to establish the importance of taking out time for yourself. Peek Freans, with its Whole Wheat Slices, has been inspiring people to work on adopting a healthier lifestyle as a part of prioritizing self-care, to lead a balanced life.

Peek Freans Whole Wheat Slices Self-Care Ambassador Sehr Beg Participated in the 42K Istanbul Marathon

Sunday morning marked the start of the 42 km marathon, running across two continents; from the Asian side of the Bosphorus to the European side. For every KM that Sehr Beg completed, Peek Freans Whole Wheat Slices chose a winner to take part in her 21-day self-care workshop, that would teach how to balance your life by giving time to yourself, and protecting your mind, body, and soul.

Peek Freans Whole Wheat Slices has partnered up with Sehr Beg to spread awareness and encourage the masses to invest time in self-care and subsequently push Pakistanis towards making healthier choices to lead a more wholesome life.

Peek Freans Whole Wheat Slices Self-Care Ambassador Sehr Beg Participated in the 42K Istanbul Marathon

Peek Freans Introduces the Peek Freans Emerging Artist Prize to Encourage Budding Artists at the Karachi Biennale 2019

Peek Freans Introduces the Peek Freans Emerging Artist Prize to Encourage Budding Artists at the Karachi Biennale 2019

Peek Freans is dedicated to spreading joy among its consumers and they do so not only through their products but also through other alignments and initiatives. Their latest award launched in collaboration with Karachi Biennale Trust this year aims to recognize young artists who have shown exceptional talent and potential.  This year’s winner, Arsalan Nasir, was presented with a unique medallion at the inaugural ceremony of Karachi Biennale 2019 for his work.

The Karachi Biennale is held every two years to provide a platform for emerging artists to showcase their work. This year, the event showcased multiple artists from all over Pakistan as well as several other countries. The theme for this year was the devastating ‘development footprint’ on ecology.

While speaking to the media, Arsalan talked about the dangers of rapid urbanization in our part of the world, particularly with regard to the environment. Through his art, he wanted to depict the first and foremost repercussions of rapid urbanization – the birds of our city. These birds are in danger every day due to the rapid increase in the prevalence of tall buildings, communication towers and wires around the city. 

Speaking about the award, Dr. Zeelaf Munir, Managing Director & CEO EBM, said “Art is the best medium to help raise social awareness and EBM wants to use that to help drive focus towards the most pressing issue of our time. Keeping in line with EBM’s history of nourishing the environment and championing positive change, we are doing our part by encouraging youngsters to use their creativity to help raise awareness about the environment.”

Karachi Biennale, termed as the largest international contemporary art event by its organizers, kicked off on 26th October 2019.

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Ramz-e-Ishq Episode 15 Review Mikaal Zulfiqar Steals the Show as Rayaan

By Afshan Zahra

7th Sky Entertainment’s grand production “Ramz e Ishq”, starring powerhouse performers Mikaal Zulfiqar, Kiran Haq and Hiba Bukhari in lead roles, has us hooked since the very first episode. With Ramz-e-Ishq, Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi have brought a special and rare drama with mind blowing cinematography.

Ramz-e-Ishq Episode 15 Review Mikaal Zulfiqar Steals the Show as Rayaan

Directed by Siraj-ul-Haq, the drama revolves around the love trio of three youngsters; Roshni, Rayaan and Rania, belonging to a modern-day Nawab family. Their lives are connected with their parent’s past which has set the dynamics of their present relationships.

The latest episode was an emotional roller coaster. Rayaan made sure to expose the culprit who had done all the scheming against Roshni and had blamed the innocent girl for robbing off the khandani jewelry. Turned out, it was Rania who had done the conniving in her hate for Roshni. In the end, due to Saffiya Aapa’s on point melodrama, the matter stayed between Rayaan, Ayesha, and Saffiya and did not go to Nawab Hashmat Al; the head of the family. Luckily, Rania got saved from cruel punishment.

On the other hand, Nawab Hashmat Ali has finalized the date of Rania and Rayaan’s engagement ceremony without taking consent of the duo’s parents, let alone the duo. Though, Rayaan clearly tells Rania that he was never interested in marrying her and breaks all her hopes.

Moreover, Umer has landed himself in hot waters by daring to betray Nawab Hashmat Ali and it seems that he won’t be spared. We could clearly sense the fury in Nawab Hashmat Ali’s eyes on finding out that Umar has flown to Dubai, without informing them. Umar & Roshni’s divorce still remains a secret for the Nawabs, other than Rayaan who was an eye witness to it and he is trying to tackle the matter very sensibly.

Undoubtedly, Mikaal Zulfiqar has essayed Rayaan’s role with perfection, making us fall in love with his character. His maturity, sensible decision making and charming looks is what made him steal the show. The way he is trying to help Roshni with the miseries that fate has landed her into is very kind and impressing.

Well, we are eagerly looking forward to the upcoming episodes to find out what fate has in store for Roshni & Rayaan. Will their childhood dream of being together for life come true? Or will Rayaan give in to Hashmat Ali’s pressure of marrying Rania as per his decision?