Pakistan’s top style icons, Mahira Khan’s real impact goes beyond just acting. Not only has she has brilliantly carved her place in the showbiz industry but has also revealed that her red carpet looks are crowd-pleasing and totally gorgeous.
Indeed, Mahira Khan has an extensive wardrobe that boasts diverse designers and unique themes. Moreover, she stylishly uses clothing to Accenture her assets and always rocks the look.
Hence Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and witness Mahira Khan’s all-time greatest red carpet looks.
Mahira’s Saree Looks
Rizwan Beyg Saree
There’s a reason why everyone went ‘Gaga’ over Mahira Khan back in 2016. Doesn’t she look absolutely sexy, hot and fresh?
Mahira Khan took a break from gowns and dived into the world of eastern wear this year. Additionally, she chose none other than Rizwan Beyg to dress her up in his iconic black and nude saree, super embellished with black gems and studs.
Moreover, the slick back hair and matte smokey eyes extremely complimented the entire look. What do you think?
Menahel and Mehreen Saree
Menahel and Mehreen is a bespoke couture brand that crafts unique ensembles. Mahira Khan carried the red and black tie-dye saree by the brand flawlessly at the Hum Leaders Award show. The saree was regal, gorgeous and pleasing to the eye.
Moreover, she chose to pair it with Sherezad Jewelry and she nailed the look by keeping her hair nicely blown-out.
Here’s Mahira Khan rocking her elegant gowns
Georges Hobeika
It appears as if this gorgeous outfit comes straight out of a Disney Fairytale. Interestingly, Mahira Khan carried this Cinderella-style outfit crafted by Georges Hobeika.
The powder blue, figure-hugging top paired with flared and embroidered, tie-dye tulle skirt stole the show. She chose to keep her hair and makeup minimal to make sure all eyes rested on the dress.
Nicolas Jebran
Mahria looks mesmerizing here right? Interestingly, Mahira effortlessly won two iconic awards at the Beirut International Awards Festival 2017 while looking gorgeous.
The Nicolas Jebran Desinger gown was flared, perfectly fitted and designed incredibly. The powder-pink and black styling on the gown stole the show because she chose only one accessory to accentuate the entire look.
Moreover, her perfectly blown-out, side-parted hair complimented the Barbie-like makeup. See, this is how you rock every award show!
Shahira Lasheen
Regal, elegant and beautiful are the words that clearly describe this gown. This baby-pink Shaira Lasheen gown made her look out of this world. I simply love the intricate gem work on silk because it is extraordinary.
Indeed, the minimalist makeup with side-swept, curled hair really showed off her gown in an ideal manner.
Rami Al Ali
This bright red, silk gown was simple yet elegant. Designer unknown, Mahira Khan again stunned us all with her dewy smokey eyes and ponytail-tied hair. She chose to adorn a beautiful diamond necklace and the whole look set in awesomely.
Labour Joisie
Mahira Khan graced the carpet with a stunning Labour Joisie blue gown paired with Damas jewels. Indeed, the complicated pearl and gem work on the bodice and shoulders dropped our jaws.
Again, Mahira went low on the other parts of the look and chose a silvery smokey eye with deep-pink, yet subtle lips. She straightened her hair and let them fall simply in a side-swept manner.
Maison Yeya
Mahira Khan dropped her fans jaws right down on the floor with the glamorous Maison Yeya ensemble. This was a bold choice for her because she often chooses pastels. Nonetheless, wearing a daring gold outfit brought fire to the red carpet event and she totally nailed it.
Needless to say, Mahira Khan representing Pakistan at the Cannes Festival is marvelous. Mahira looked nothing short of a dream in the super breezy lilac strapless dress by Maison Yeya yet again.
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend and hence, Mahira opted for Kiran Fine Jewelry crafted earrings. Moreover, the simple fresh makeup was truly inspiring.
Alberta Ferretti
The chic, long, figure-hugging magenta sequence outfit stole the show. The cocktail dress was diagonal off the shoulder while a huge black flower set nicely on the other shoulder.
Considering how eye-catching and sparkling the dress was, Mahira chose to keep her makeup and hair pretty simple.
Alberta Ferretti
The elegant, black Alberta Ferretti gown is ideally juxtaposed against Mahira’s physique. Moreover, her fresh complexion did justice to the pure black, dashing outfit. Choosing to paint her lips red was a great choice because it contrasted the outfit perfectly.
2020 was the year of ‘Fashion hibernation’ globally. Just like clothing, footwear trends also altered drastically. Above all, it simply felt ridiculous to step into heels and fashionable footwear to run to the grocery stores. Wearing flats, sneakers and pumps was the ideal choice.
However, with covid-19 restrictions lessening, there is more freedom to choose cooler footwear to enhance the outfits. Whether you are going to the office, to meet a friend, or going out to party; relax and put your best foot forward with these awesome footwear trends.
Khussay: Casual, Funky, and Comfortable
The leather handmade, super comfortable Khussay are a staple in every girl’s closet. Interestingly, from leather tanning to cutting and embroidery and sewing, the entire process is performed by skilled Pakistani artisans.
Khussay have evolved over the years. Wearing monotone khussay with a simple golden thread was the deal back then. However today, they come in so many funky color combinations, with awesomely intricate embroidery, hand-painting, embellishments and whatnot.
You can add a pair of khussay for each style of apparel in your closet. From funky neon colors to subtle pastels, khussay truly makes all your casual looks promising.
Best Brands: Zari, Dazzle by Sarah, Omy.Pk, Khussa Planet, Khussa Gar, Vintage Designs and Crafts
Iconic Bright Colored Heels: Hot, Sexy and Formal
Flaming colored heels are sassy, hip, and totally rock every look. Be it western or eastern, Pakistani women are now adorning this out-of-the-box trend to finish the look with an attitude.
Sun-kissed yellows, royal blues, shocking pinks, and stunning greens are gaining popularity. Moreover, Pakistani designers are adding crystal-like embellishments on the shoes to give them the extra oomph they deserve.
Speaking of embellishments and studs, Pakistani women simply can’t keep their hands off of snazzy wardrobe items. Why wear simple-looking shoes when you can have all the fun looking attractive?
Most Pakistani women prefer sporting flat slippers because comfort, breeziness, swiftness, and agility are the keys to get daily chores done. You will see teachers, doctors, salespersons, housemaids, stay-at-home moms and everyone in between adorning slippers.
Hence, Pakistani slippers have taken a new turn and adding colorful embellishments have allowed wearers to match them with every outfit.
Best Brands: Unze London, Sana Kanwal Fashion, Sapphire
Kitten Heels: Semi-formal and Classy
Unleash your inner fashionista and opt for kitten heels because they are gorgeous and classy. Perfect for the office, get-together events and even dinner parties, kitten heels are comfortable to wear as opposed to high heels.
Pakistani brands offer so many plain or wild designs in kittens and you simply can’t go wrong with this one.
Enjoy breezy monotone colors or jazz it up with printed and even embroidered designs without stressing your feet.
Best Brands: Stylo, Hobo, Metro
Monotone Pastels
Perfect for summers, pastel-colored footwear is super cute, all-event appropriate and a stylish break from ballerina-inspired footwear. Interestingly, whether you choose casual slippers, wedges, kitten heels or even stilettos, pastels appear gorgeous in every design.
Moreover, they not only look chic but when worn with a matching or contrasting outfit, pastels become more eye-catching and unconventional.
Best Brands: Sapphire, Hobo, Insignia, Charles and Keith
The Pakistani media industry has evolved into crafting drama series that don’t stick to the conventional ‘Saas Bahu’ feuds. Today, we witness amazing drama scripts, screenplays and directions that force us to think, understand and question common social issues.
Top-tier drama channels including Hum-Tv, ARY, and GEO expand our knowledge and aid in changing the global perspective towards societal challenges.
Hence, connect on a deeper level than just entertainment and watch these stories that not only spread awareness but also provide a solution.
Udaari
Possibly the most talked-about drama series, ‘Udaari’ highlights social taboos including rape and class prejudice like none other. Interestingly, Udaari ripped through these increasingly spreading taboos in Pakistan and portrayed the struggles in our society.
Featuring Ahsan Khan, Farhan Saeed, Urwa Hocane, Bushra Ansari and Samiya Mumtaz, this drama became the talk of the town for all the right reasons.
Udaari showcases the hardships of a single mother from an unprivileged background to avail justice against her daughter’s rapist. On the other hand, Ahsan Khan played ‘Imtiaz’, the child rapist who was none other than the girl’s stepfather. While this taboo was the underlying story of the series, other social issues including how girls from mere villages are accepted in the society, especially the popular cities was also brought to attention.
Nonetheless, the best part about this drama series is how it showcases the rape victim and how the survivor can move forward and live a normal life.
Dunk
Harassment, assault, rape, and murder are extremely common crimes in Pakistan. Dunk highlights the other side of the story behind these crimes. Dunk features Noman Aijaz, Bilal Abbas Khan, and Sana Javed.
The story revolves around false allegations of harassment made by a student for her professor. Apparently, this drama series is based on a true story from MAO Coolege, Sargodha. Once the false allegations were made, everyone was thought to believe the professor was a pervert for committing such a heinous crime.
However, the professor is completely innocent and nowhere to look to, commits suicide because of societal pressure.
The drama series is directed beautifully and the script is intense. If you haven’t watched it yet, you should definitely do.
Phaans
An entangled and engaging series, Phaans also highlights rape and a call for justice. Apparently, Zeba works for an affluent family and sadly gets raped one night after work. She accuses her boss’s mentally challenged son with down- syndrome of the horrendous crime. Nevertheless, everyone denies her words and sends her home.
What’s intriguing is the fact that 3 other men are also near the crime premises and are surely hiding something. Hence, the story is captivating and engages the audience entirely. While you as a viewer have an eye on one man, the other one brings up something new. The drama is simply more than what meets the eyes.
More importantly, Zeba is not a stereotypical rape victim. She fights for her rights, stays grounded and knows what she is aiming for. Another important factor portrayed by the series is how society always sides with mentally challenged people and never envisions them as culprits.
Zara Noor Abbas, Shahzad Sheikh and Sami Khan did a brilliant job in the series.
Parizaad
Parizaad is another unconventional drama series getting all the hype for all the right reasons. this series highlights the story of an unprivileged boy who is unfortunately born with a dark skin tone. Not only does society look down upon him for his appearance but also mock him at the first chance they get.
Sadly, Parizaad is never taken seriously and is always thrown away as an outcast. However, apparently, he is intelligent, sharp, sweet, and friendly. His romantic overtures are always met with rejections and he must rise above his appearance to conquer the world.
Ahmed Ali Akbar portrays the character wonderfully while his support cast Ushnah Shah, Yumna Zaidi, and others also do justice to their roles.
Alif
Umera Ahmed’s Alif received an overwhelming applaud globally for a wonderful spun story about spirituality and love. Firstly, the story touched upon the Urdu letter ‘Alif’ as a metaphor for the perfect connection with God. Moreover, how the entire journey from a mere question to its appropriate answer was a straight line as God’s man chooses to stay on the right path and connected with his conscience.
Apparently, the story depicts the relationship between the protagonist (Qalb e Momin) and the struggling actress, Momina cross paths, discover their similar troubled and tragic pasts. Additionally, how both of them unite and work their way towards righteousness instead of choosing the wrong path.
Both Hamza Ali Abbasi and Sajal Aly did a flawless job in portraying the roles.
Damsa highlights child kidnapping, the mafia ring of beggars, and how they work in Pakistan. Moreover, how the mafias cripple children in order to mentally and physically challenge them to push them into the realm of beggary.
All the actors did justice to the series. Hats off to Nadia Jamil for her acting skills. She showcases the perfect role of a mother who loses her child in broad daylight. Moreover, Emaan Sheikh (Damsa), did a flawless job too.
This series shows how a mother’s world is torn apart when she loses her child. How she can cross all limits to find her while the father may dwell in worldly affairs after a while. The way the drama unfolds is heart-wrenching.
I highly recommend this series.
Baaghi
An inspirational drama based on the social issue ‘honor killing’ in Pakistan. Baaghi highlights the story of Qandeel Baloch and how her brother murdered her in the name of honor killing. Saba Qamar portrays the character wonderfully. Moreover, the message is super powerful. This is a must-watch series.
Cheekh
Cheekh is an incredible drama highlighting common crimes such as rape, murder and how influential, privileged and affluent families can get away with them all. Moreover, this series showcases a dedicated friend who seeks revenge at the cost of her own life and family’s support. Saba Qamar was flawless in this series.
Pakistan has taken the fashion industry to a whole new level in the past few years. While new trends pour in every season for women, men are not left behind in the race either. Today, Pakistani men can equally enjoy rich and illustrated menswear culture.
Hence, from perfect loungewear to streetwear, straight up to traditional Shalwar Kameez and suits; Pakistani menswear designers have got everything figured out.
The below-mentioned brands have adopted a more modern approach in styling that will tend to evolve with time. So if you are seeking the best Pakistani men’s clothing brands, look no further.
Munib Nawaz
Munib Nawaz has filled a huge gap in men’s formal wear being readily available in the market. Why should women have all the fun when it comes to rocking trendy, colorful apparel?
Munib Nawaz profoundly crafts the much-needed formal traditional clothing for men in the shape of shalwar kameez, sherwani and kurtas. Nonetheless, he also designs masculine jackets, waistcoats, 3 piece suits, and more.
This brand experiments with unique textures and designs to craft each piece stylishly.
J. Junaid Jamshed
If ethnic apparel is what you seek, this brand is perfect for you. J., formerly known as Junaid Jamshed offers a wide range of single Kurtas, 2 piece Shalwar Kameez suits as well as wait coats. The quality speaks for itself while the prices are pretty affordable.
You will find aesthetically designed apparel in vibrant, subtle or plain colors. Interestingly, some kurtas are printed and designed, while others are embroidered.
Moreover, it is important to highlight that the product’s durability is awesome and I highly recommend this brand to everyone who hasn’t tried it.
Bonanza Satrangi
Bonanza Satrangi brings a versatile collection of menswear to the racks. From casual shalwar kameez to kurtas to waistcoats and even sherwani; this brand has all traditional men’s clothing under one roof.
Moreover, Bonanza Satrangi also offers an unstitched collection for men. The price range is pretty affordable while the quality is also at par.
Chester Bernard
Chester Bernard opened its door to the public in 2005. Apparently, the drive to create innovative and unique designs has landed the brand in the top 10 in Pakistan. At Chester Bernard, you can find all casual (left) and formal (right) buttoned western shirts. Ideal for casual get-together events, office, formal events and parties, this brand combines quality and class at affordable prices.
All shirt designs are unique and they offer tri-colored lapel to a collar crafted for 16 different sizes. Moreover, I can vouch for this brand because my husband endorses it every day. The color, print, texture, and quality stay intact even after 30 washes.
Enjoy their extraordinary sports collection at pkr 4000 and formal collection from pkr 4000-4500.
Outfitters
Outfitters has been rocking the crowd since 2003. The most loved brand among the youth, Outfitters always brings something awesome every season. Interestingly, the spirited youth indulges in fashion trends and Outfitters offers exactly that.
If you seek something funky and trendy, this brand is the answer to your prayers. Interestingly, it offers casual shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, cardigans, jackets or coats, jeans, pants, etc in various sizes.
Outfitters is the perfect Pakistani casual wear brand in terms of affordability. Outfitters has over 120 in 20 major cities of Pakistan. Moreover, Outfitters also offer a nice collection of casual shoes. Do check them out.
Levis Pakistan
Levis Pakistan harks back to the western, preppy style clothing the youth cannot simply live without. The innovative apparels magnet loyal customers because quality is never compromised.
The 501 jeans are Levis classic while commuter, revel and others get the same amount of consumer love. Hence, if you seek long-lasting, everyday jeans, you shouldn’t look beyond Levis.
On the other hand, if you want casual T-shirts, denim jackets, and more, Levis also offers that. However, the prices may seem over the edge, but the quality of the fabric will make your clothing last for years.
Leisure Club
Leisure Club is such a cool name, no? This brand set up in 1993 and gained popularity quite quickly. This brand offers casual essentials to all ages of men.
Leisure Club offers the building blocks of a functional wardrobe by offering T-shirts, casual shirts, Bermudas, shorts, leather jackets, denim jackets and so much more. Interestingly, the prices are super affordable and all outfits come in 4 different sizes.
Leisure Club designs are fun, retro, modern and different from what you will find elsewhere.
Pakistani women advocate ideal fashion sense and their love for ethnic wear tops everything else. Not only does clothing play a vital role in enhancing your personality, but it also gives one a chance to become trendy.
There are a plethora of top Kurta designers in Pakistan. Women cannot resist falling in love with unique prints, aesthetically designed embellishments, and gorgeous embroideries. Nonetheless, staying on a budget is everyone’s goal.
While some dress designer brands are the most promising, others are more pocket-friendly. Today’s women need to rely on designers in terms of class, designs, affordability as well as product longevity. While some need kurtas for work, others need to drape in them to work tirelessly at home.
Hence, to make it easy for you all, take a look below at the trendy kurta designers in Pakistan that can effortlessly fit your budget without compromising on style.
Ethnic by Outfitters
Outfitters launched Ethnic, a much-awaited, all-women brand in 2013. Interestingly, Ethnic significantly gained recognition over time, owing to its high-quality fabric, great designs and unique cuts.
Kurtas by Ethnic are rather affordable as compared to other top women’s clothing brands.
Equally important, the fabric is long-lasting, the colors stay intact and all the embellishments stay put even after 15 washes.
The price ranges from pkr 2000 to 5000 for casual, ready-to-wear shirts and kurtas.
Khaadi
Khaadi came into being 20 years ago and the locals fell head over heels for the brand. The ever-expanding and evolving brand is ideal for gorgeous eastern as well as western fusion dresses for both men and women.
Nonetheless, when it comes to high-quality, yet affordable kurtas and shirts, nothing tops Khaadi. Firstly, the quality speaks for itself. Secondly, the prices are pretty competitive. While you might find a few 3 piece luxury dresses hefty at Khaadi, you can also find casual kurtas as affordable.
The prices range from pkr 1800 to 4000. However, if you enjoy a Khaadi sale, you can always find gorgeous printed kurtas at even pkr.900.
The design philosophy behind Khaadi clothing is color, craft, culture and heritage. The brand has strengthened its roots in Pakistan by providing out-of-the-box prints, unique cuts and amazing embroideries on sleeves.
Nishat Linen
The Nishat Mills Limited stands tall as one of the most versatile and well-equipped Textile Company in the country. Hence, Nishat Linen is an acclaimed clothing brand for women known for providing beautiful floral prints, chic prints and subtly crafted shirts, kurtas, 2 piece eastern dresses, 3 piece suits, luxury prêt wear and more.
Nishat Linen has to be one of my personal favorites in ready-to-wear kurtas because the quality is unmatched. Moreover, I feel the brand caters to all sizes and also offers plus sizes such as XL and XXL, unlike other brands.
The price ranges from pkr 1900 to 5000 depending on the amount of embroidery or work done on the kurta.
Limelight
Limelight is one of the most diverse clothing brands for women in Pakistan. Not only can you find nice eastern kurtas, 2 piece dresses and 3 piece suits but you can also find chic western tops, fusion shirts, basic pants, trousers and so much more.
Limelight brings a vibrant collection of clothing for all age groups. The chosen prints for kurtas are rather typical but the stitching takes the prize. If you want nice apparel on a budget, this brand is perfect for you.
The price ranges from pkr 1500 to 4000. However, if you avail their regular sales, you can find kurtas at even pkr 1000.
Generations
Interestingly, Generations was envisioned by a husband-wife duo in 1983. They created a wonderful brand for women’s clothing to enhance the urban clothing culture.
Generations has a style of its own. All the kurtas are brightly colored, simple and elegant. Moreover, I love the cuts. They are flowy, flared, and cater to all sizes. The best aspect is that Generations kurtas can easily be enjoyed by expectant mothers too.
The prices range from pkr 2000 to 6000. The fabric quality is great while the designs are perfect for casual wear.
Keshia
Keshia sprung out in 2016 when the fashionpreneur Kehkashan Siddiqui launched the brand after designing eastern Pakistani wear in the USA. This brand opened in Pakistan, catering to the masses by keeping all the prices very affordable. Moreover, all the noteworthy designs, with remarkable color combinations became the talk of the town.
Whether you need a shirt for your office, work, or for simply staying at home, Keshia has got you covered. Keshia presents ready-to-wear casuals, formals, semi-formals as well as essential part wear.
The prices range from pkr 1700 to 3000. You should definitely check out this new brand in the market.
Since fragrances gained popularity in the 19th century, they have extensively evolved to become one of the many factors that define you. Fashioned with a blend of synthetic and natural ingredients, today, perfumes come in diverse scents to suit everyone’s needs.
However, it is always daunting to choose the best perfume that suits your style. Moreover, a scent that is not too hefty either. Every man has a key fragrance he swears by. A signature perfume not only defines you as a person, but the specific scent’s relevance becomes true.
Hence, if you still haven’t chosen your signature scent yet, here are the top 6 Pakistan perfume brands to choose from. Today, we are highlighting all perfumes that fit your budget and are priced below Pkr 3000.
Scents and Stories
Scents and Stories came into being when the brand felt the fragrance industry wasn’t functioning quite properly in Pakistan. They highlighted that over $800 million is spent on producing fragrances annually, nonetheless, the masses stay unsatisfied with the way they smell.
Scents and Stories believe that understanding the customer’s fragrance needs is far more important than advertising existing perfumes. Hence, Curryflow is proud to introduce you all to a unique brand in the market.
This local brand crafts unique blends of scents to formulate original and out-of-the-box perfumes for men. Evoking a feeling of freshness and freedom, all major scents speak nothing but class.
Tipping Point PKR 1150
Available in two different forms, either enjoy handy roll-on perfume oil or a perfume spray with EDP concentration. This unique fragrance highlights notes of ginger, mint, nutmeg and pink pepper. It is such an incredible combo, right?
This masculine scent evokes an energizing aroma for everyday use.
Smash My Head PKR 1200
Looking for something wild and strong? This blend of warm sandalwood, sweet tanka bean, and spicy mandarin is bound to make you hooked up within minutes.
Apparently, this too comes in a roll-on perfume as well as a spray perfume.
Saeed Ghani
Saeed Ghani has been living up to its name since 1888. The perfumers concoct exquisite, long-lasting scents that suit the Pakistani warm and humid weather. Moreover, some scents are original while others are made using local oils blended with renowned global perfumes.
Dunhill Desire pkr 1000
Dunhill Desire is perfect for teenage boys and young men that radiate energy, are energetic and casual. The subtle notes of citrusy bergamot and lemon blended with neroli scents are powerful and perfect. This perfume lasts up to 12 hours in one stretch.
Non-Alcoholic Attars pkr 500 – 1200
Saeed Ghani flawlessly showcases attars for non-alcoholic perfume lovers. The oil-based scents last more than 24 hours in a stretch and are highly recommended. Moreover, these small, pocket-sized roll-on bottles can be carried in the car, bag or even pockets.
You can find a large variety of attars including all Arabic and non-Arabic fragrances. You can find mushk, white oud, oud wood, Ghilaf-e-Kaaba, Bakhoor, 212 Men, Dunhill desire, poison, eternity, CK 1, Sultan, and more.
J. Junaid Jamshed
Junaid Jamshed fragrances have gained popularity for all the right reasons. All the perfumes smell divine, are unique, last all day long and are affordable. Enjoy a luxury experience with J. perfumes because they smell masculine, iconic and classy.
Man PKR 3000
Man by J. fragrances is a demonstration of manliness to the core. It is warm, sexy, spicy and citrus. Apparently, it entails extraordinary notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Benzoin, Juniperberry, Guaiacwood, Cedarwood, Musk, and Patchouli.
The raving reviews of this 100ml bottle are outrageous. You should definitely check it out.
Exclusive PKR 2500
Focusing on the uber youth of Pakistan, Exclusive by J. is one fragrance all middle-aged boys can enjoy. It is refreshing, casual, sporty yet manly. This scent lasts up to 14 hours and comes in a 100ml bottle.
The high notes comprise of Citrus, Lavender, Patchouli, Vanilla, Wood, and Amber.
The Perfumes Gallery
The Perfumes Gallery is not your conventional fragrance shopping store. Interestingly, they do not sell original branded perfumes but instead, put a roof over all renowned global perfumes under their hub. You will find all original perfumes for men and women including 212, Gucci, Armani, and more.
However, today we will highlight the perfumes that will fit your budget.
Aspen Coty for Men PKR 2200
Aspen Coty was originally launched in 1989. Main accords include lemon, Lavender, Juniper, Geranium, Cyclamen, Coriander, Orange Blossom, Balsam Fir, Cedar, Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.
Interestingly, this cologne has a fresh springtime air to it and is highly long lasting. If you miss camping in the open air near the mountains, this cologne is for you!
Cold by United Colors of Benneton PKR 2800
Apparently, United Colors of Benneton was first recognized as an established clothing brand. Nonetheless, their perfumes gained popularity because of being unique, long-lasting and affordable.
You can find this 100ml bottle easily at the Perfumes Gallery. This manly fragrance is a citrus bliss. Additionally, it is the perfect morning time scent for office, college and even for brunch parties.
The Odorr Shop
Another amazing online store for all global, 100% original perfumes under one hub. You can effortlessly find different perfumes for men and women and place an order online.
The price ranges from PKR 1500 too 15000.
Satrangi
Satrangi is largely known for its amazing clothes for men and women. However, their perfumes are equally great. Not only are they budget-friendly, but they smell heavenly too. They are affordable and there is a perfume for each age group.
Xtreme Sports PKR 2900
A perfect scent for sporty men. Xtreme sports is an original perfume. When sprayed it gives off the notes of black pepper, night-blooming, apple, patchouli, musk, and teak wood.
Azlan PKR 2900
Corriander, cypress, cedarwood, Benzoin and Vetiver come together to create a wonderful manly perfume like none others. Azlan has a very classy, desi touch so be sure to try it.
Thousands of tourists across the world visit Pakistan for its exceptional beauty. Especially during the Summers, tourists tend to visit Northern Pakistan from all across the country and beyond. If you are a traveler and want to visit the northern areas of Pakistan in 2021, these 5 northern places top our list for the ones most worth visiting.
If you are travelling from other countries, we advise everyone to check travel advisories from their respective ministries before travelling to any country – and Pakistan is no exception.
The places include:
1. Skardu Valley 2. Hunza Valley 3. Neelum Valley 4. Naran Kaghan Valley 5. Swat Valley
Skardu Valley
Skardu is known as Pearls in the bottom of a wide Bowl. It is a Gilgit Baltistan district. This city is located on the bank of the Indus River between the beautiful mountains of Himalaya and Karakorum.
Accessing the beautiful area around Skardu is easy, with several flights flying weekly from Lahore and Islamabad to Skardu airport during the spring and summer months. Be prepared to fly over some of the highest mountains in the world during this spectacular flight.
Hunza Valley
The beautiful landscape, colorful and lively culture, and beauty of Hunza are mesmerizing. It is situated next to the China border and is a favourite tourist spot for travellers across the world.
Hunza became world famous in the early 90’s after articles highlighted how it had one of the longest living populations in the world – thanks to their clean environment and amazing diet.
Neelum Valley
Neelum valley has also got the heart and is the center of attention for both local and foreign tourists. It is situated near Muzaffarabad and is considered the top-notch and most famous valley of Azad Kashmir.
It also happens to be the greenest of all the major valleys in Pakistan – a trip here is no less than any tourist destination in the Rockies, Andes or the Alps.
Naran Kaghan Valley
It is known for its utmost beauty. It is situated in the range of Himalayan Mountain range of Pakistan. Annually, thousands of both local and foreign visitors visit Naran Kaghan and make memories with friends and family.
What makes it particularly attractive? The ease of getting there. A trip to Naran-Kaghan from Punjab’s capital (Lahore) is just over 9 hours. From Islamabad it takes much less – expect to be in Naran-Kaghan in 5 hours if all goes smooth.
Swat Valley
It is also known as the Switzerland of Pakistan. The most beautiful and mesmerizing valley of Swat is in the northern part of Pakistan, in the High Mountains. This valley is known not only for its beauty, but also for the rich culture, traditions, and people who live here. In terms of history, it was also the capital of the Buddhist empires in past centuries.
After reading this post, you should be aware of the greatest spots to visit in the northern regions of Pakistan. If you are a traveler, do not miss any of these stunning destinations. Tourists love to visit; therefore we have compiled a list of the top 05 spots. As a result, you have the freedom to choose, enjoy, and create memories in Pakistan.
Wearing perfume is a necessity and a norm more than ever. Everyone owns their signature scent today. However, sometimes it truly becomes difficult to choose the right fragrance that suits you, your personality, and lasts all day.
Did you know perfumes sit differently on everyone’s skin due to our varied pH levels? With hundreds of celebrity churning, branded as well as non-branded perfumes storming the market, choosing the best scent for your skin can become a daunting task.
Today, we would like to introduce ‘Oil of Arabia’ fragrances because we personally tried them and sharing our experience with you all is hence, important.
Damascus Oud: Award Winning Modern Oud Fragrance
The legendary scent of the east is strong, bold and immediately fills the room. Damascus Oud is a high quality, mesmerizing scent which can easily become a cult-favorite. This fragrance speaks for itself starting from packaging, to pricing to spraying it.
If you are on a hunt for a solid, long-lasting, overpowering scent, Damascus Oud is perfect for you.
Packaging: Interestingly, this perfume is neatly packed in a secure sea-green colored rectangle box. Indeed, ideally wrapped for no-spill perfection, Damascus Oud makes a beautiful present for your loved one. Moreover, the sturdy bottle is packed very securely. The inside packaging includes a high-density black sponge which is resilient and secure for delivery all across Pakistan.
Price: It costs PKR 2450. Indeed, considering its longevity and long-lasting appeal, the price is perfect and pocket-friendly. Moreover, it goes hand-in-hand with the present Pakistani perfumery competition.
Scent: The aroma is exquistive. It is strong, noticeable and powerful. Moreover, it is ideal for older women who want to make a statement when they enter a room. I’d suggest this to women who are between 30-70 years of age. However, since it is a head-turning aroma, in my opinion, both sexes can use it with equal confidence.
Notes: Damascus Oud gives off a strong scent of leather, sandalwood, and Oud cedar as the name suggests. Moreover, the base notes include Ambergis, smoky wood, and other essential oriental oils.
Beirut Agar
This fragrance is ideal for men as it is raw, classy and manly. Indeed, inspired by the city Beirut, Lebanon, this perfume is the most unique mix of Agarwood and oriental oils. Bring your day the confidence and happiness it deserves with a little spritz of Beirut Agar. Trust us, you will thank us later.
Its price is PKR 2049. Indeed a budget friendly choice for a signature scent which is ideal for daily use.
Cairo Bergamot
An adrenaline-rich unisex perfume is exactly what the doctor ordered to make your day beautiful without making a hole in your pocket. Its sexy, bold, and awake-sprinkle of citrus notes. Moreover, when it mixes with essential Arabian oils, it unveils an extremely refreshing whif of goodness.
Cairo Bergamot is slightly expensive as it costs PKR 4250. However it is currently on sale and can be availed at pkr.3199.
Casablanca Rose
Take your senses on a vacation with this comforting rose scent. Interestingly, Casablanca is one of the most romanticized capitals of the Ancient world. Hence, you can well imagine what this extraordinary perfume smells like!
Packed with a floral paradise infused with refreshing base notes, this fragrance can make all heads turn as soon as you step in any room. Additionally, I dedicate it to all the women who love flowers, romance and live in a fantasy world!
The Pakistani media industry is home to the most incredible drama series of all time. With excellent scripts, mind-blowing screen-plays combined with experienced actors; the audience gets even better dramas every time new ones pop up. Moreover, the best of source of entertainment includes cozily cuddling into your sofa, enjoying a cup of coffee and binge-watching Pakistani dramas.
To beat the heat and boredom this year, here’s a list of new Pakistani dramas from 2021 you simply shouldn’t miss.
Laapata
Laapata showcases the ideal cast for an incomplete love story. It is starring Ayeza Khan, Ali Rehman, Sarah Khan and Gohar Rasheed. Interestingly, Ayeza Khan has played a unique role, where she is a TikTok star, a bubbly and chirping character. On the other hand, her cousin Falak (Sarah Khan) is a simple introvert who is madly in love with Shams. Geeti (Ayeza Khan) is too.
Who will win Shams’s heart? Who will Shams end up with? Geeti causes serious troubles between Falak and Shams and the cherry on top is that Shams goes missing. Watch the drama to find out the complete story.
Hum Kahan ke Sachey They
With Mahira Khan’s comeback on the screen after ages, Hum Kahan ke Sachey They is already a blockbuster hit with only 2 episodes aired. Surprisingly, this new drama series is different from the typical saas-bahu nonsense. It features Mahira Khan, Usman Mukhtar and Kubra Khan. Let’s also applaud Kubra Khan for returning to the screen after ages too.
This drama showcases societal hurdles, complexities of relationships between cousins, a mother and a daughter, a dead father and a rude grandmother. Moreover, it is also a depiction of how problems can escalate when misunderstandings take place due to communication gaps.
This series is interesting, grasps attention instantly, and is definitely recommended.
Yun to Hai Pyar Bohat
Yun To Hai Pyar Bohat brings together the most appreciated on-screen couple, Hira Maani and Affan Waheed back. This romantic series is light, easy on the eyes and the storyline is different too.
The plot revolves around a rock star in the making who struggles because he is low on resources and contacts. Apparently singing is his passion but can it help fill his pockets? On the other hand, his lover and cousin, Hira Maani has completed her law degree and joins a new firm as a fresh lawyer in the market.
Moreover, she has to work to support her family but denies Zain’s proposal because she wants him to be more responsible and look for a job instead of investing all his time in his passion.
Soniya, a rich and arrogant girl enters the story with a twist. She falls head over heels for Zain, wants to marry him while her parents disregard the idea. The drama is full of ups and downs, highs and lows and you will have to watch it to know the details.
Parizaad
Parizaad has received an overwhelming applaud for showcasing an entire drama revolving around a man instead of a woman. I mean, enough with the Feminist approach and ‘Aurat March’ already, right?
Parizaad, a role lead by Ahmed Ali Akbar portrays an underprivileged boy from a small village who is mocked because of his dark complexion. More importantly, he is mocked by everyone because his name means ‘From the land of Fairies’. Nonetheless, he is great at studies, tutors local villagers and helps his friends attain better marks too. But is this it? His romance struggles are real and his overtures are always met with rejection because of his unpleasing appearance.
This series showcases Ahmed Ali Akbar, Ushnah Shah, Yumna Zaidi and Urwa Hoccane. It started airing on July 20th so you better catch up with the first few episodes.
Ishq Hai
A love story with typical family struggles is a hit series all the fans can’t stop talking about. Danish Taimoor and Minaal Khan act alongside as lovers who cannot be united because of their family’s disagreement. Most importantly, Minaal Khan’s family doesn’t believe in love marriages and forces her to tie the knot with someone her family chooses.
While it sounds stupid to read, the truth is that many Pakistani girls go through the same dilemma to not bring shame on the family. I feel one should choose their life partner themselves. What do you think?
Coming back to ‘Ishq Hai’, firstly the OST is awesome. Secondly, check out how Danish Taimoor and Minaal Khan uphold their relationship while their families are a huge hurdle.
Akhir Kab Tak
If you into witnessing justice happen on-screen for the typical patriarchal struggles of the society, this drama series is for you. Ushah Shah leading the story as a strong-willed, empowered woman faces problems when male laborers gang together for a strike to hand over the position to a man instead. Apparently, because they believe working under a woman boss will bring bad luck.
On the other hand, 2 sisters are constantly harassed physically and mentally by their own family members and there is no end to it. What happens to them? How do they survive? Do they get justice? Akhir Kab Tak is an exemplary drama series everyone should watch.
Chupke Chupke
Chupke Chupke is the most appreciated series of 2021. Not only is the best comedy series so far, but is also the best family-oriented series one can watch. Equally ideal for a 65-year-old while it is humorous to a 7-year-old. Ayeza Khan amazed us all with her new look as a carefree, dumb, witty and chipping girl. Also, her wardrobe designer takes the prize. She wore the best clothes and accessories a girl can dream about. On the other hand, Osmaan Khalid Butt, Arslan Naseer, Ali Safina, Mira Sethi, Aymen Saleem and Areesha Sultan did wonders with their mind-blowing comedy acting. They were so effortless.
However, Asma Abbas wins the prize for being so flawless with her hate for her late husband’s second wife. The story revolves around 2 wives of the same husband and their children. The rivalries, comparisons, competitions and everything is between is perfect for sore eyes as they reside as neighbors.
If you want something light on the eyes, this one is for you.
Team Bahadur
Finally a nice, worth watching drama series for the children comes out. Team Bahadur caters to children from 5 to 12. This series features 3 strong and brave kids who find criminals and turn them in for their bad actions. They happily help the police find bad people. Moreover, they are equally devoted to their studies. Hence, makes this series the perfect pass-time for kids. It airs on Sab Tv.
Pakistan is full of raw talent. While some talented people get explored by celebrities and TV shows and pave their way to the top, others fizzle out like a burnt-out candle. Nonetheless, Yashal Shahid is the new emerging talent from Pakistan and we feel she will go a long way.
She is young, ambitious, totally talented and being cute is the cherry on top. Interestingly, her story towards fame and success is not your average cup of coffee. She carves out the singing space in a unique way. However, would you believe if I told you that Yashal Shahid has never taken singing lessons?
Take a look at Yashal Shahid’s journey from a regular student to becoming Pakistan’s new singing sensation.
Who is Yashal Shahid
Yashal Shahid is a beautiful young girl and she resides in Islamabad. She was born on 9th April 1998 in Islamabad. She belongs to a strict yet supportive family. Her mother hails from Kashmir while her father works for Pakistan Police. Moreover, Yashal’s siblings are practicing doctors.
Yashal Shahid has a passion for studies. She keeps completing her studies her priority. Apparently, Yashal completed her degree in material engineering from NUST.
However, she mentioned in an interview how she opted for biology initially and ditched in 3 months later because it wasn’t her cup of coffee. Nonetheless, her love for Chemistry tops all other subjects.
How it all began
Yashal Shaid has always had a passion for singing but she considered herself as a casual bathroom singer. Her friends thought the opposite and forced her to apply for the Nescafe online auditions. She uploaded a cover of ‘Rockstar’ by Ali Zafar and waited for things to take their course. However, she categorically stated how she didn’t have any hopes to be selected. Nevertheless, her video went viral on social media platforms and grasped Ali Zafar’s attention.
Apparently, listening to her friends opened doors to fame for Yashal Shahid instantly. Surprisingly, the legendary Pakistani singer Ali Zafar came across her video and fell in love with it and chose to share the video with his fans.
The same day Ali Zafar management contacted Yashal Shahid for an audition in Lahore. How mesmerizing, right?
Ali Zafar’s Tweet praising Yashal’s Talent
Ali Zafar clearly felt there was more to Yashal’s talent and re-tweeted her video on his official Twitter account 2 weeks later. He also stated ‘Unique Expression. Must be Explored’. The tweet received thousands of replies from fans agreeing and appreciating Yashal Shahid’s unique voice.
Apparently Yashal Shahid went over the moon but she still didn’t have the slightest hint about what was in store for her.
Sitting in her engineering lecture, she received a phone call from Ali Zafar’s management team asking to meet for an audition in Lahore. As happy as she was, she was equally afraid because it could be a scam. Nonetheless, she partied with her best friends and chose to explore the opportunity.
Hence, she travelled with her friends to Lahore and landed in Ali Zafar’s audio production studio. Surprisingly, Yashal Shahid was so ecstatic that she didn’t believe Ali Zafar was standing in front of her eyes and she forgot how to say ‘Hello’!
First Professional Jamming Session with Ali Zafar
Landing in Ali Zafar’s audio studio is one thing, but jamming alongside the legend is something fans can only dream about. Yashal Shahid’s dream became a reality and all her friends jammed with Ali Zafar for 4 hours straight without pauses.
Here’s a sneak peak of the amazing jamming session.
The jamming video was also uploaded for all the audience to witness and it came under the spotlight instantly. Yashal Shahid became an overnight celeb everyone was talking about. Interestingly, various renowned news channels, TV shows and E-shows invited her for an interview.
Sajna 2019
The LightingGale Records collaborated with Yashal Shahid and Sibtain Khalid to unleash Yashal’s soulful voice in the form of the ideal heart touching song. Who needs anything else when you have Ali Zafar as your mentor?
With Sibtain Khalid’s phenomenal lyrics and Yahsal Shahid’s heartwarming voice, Sajna was created in 2019. Amazingly, the song received the ideal feedback, with over 8 million views. Again, Yashal Shahid gained more spotlight and BANG! She was singing awesome OSTs for professional drama series for ARY and HUM TV Network before we even knew it.
Listen to Sajna on Youtube by clicking the link below.
2020 was Yashal’s year because she got offers from all angles. Interestingly, she decided to give singing a shot even though she never paid any heed to the idea.
ARY Digital channel offered her a spot as the leading singer for the drama series Bharaas. She accepted. She debuted and sang the beautiful original soundtrack alongside Adnan Dhool and rocked it. Equally important, Adnan Dhool and Rabi Ahmed (soch) composed this track.
Yashal’s singing career boomed in 2020. Captivating everyone, Yashal Shahid debuted alongside Mustafa Zahid for ‘In the Box’ an online show’s first episode.
While it may seem like a standard song, the truth is that this track entails an affectionate conversation between two lovers.
The lyrics are jotted down by Mustafa Zahid and Anil Jeengar and is directed by Saad Hashmi.
Hum Kahan ke sachey they OST 2021
Yashal Shahid lent her phenomenal voice to HUM TV in 2021 and again, proved to be the singing quintessence of Pakistan. Interestingly, she sang the original soundtrack from the most awaited drama series of the year, Hum Kahan ke Sachey They. The drama series features Kubra Khan, Usman Mukhtar with Mhair Khan making a screen comeback.
Her voice does justice to the heart-wrenching, poetic lyrics. The best part is how Yashal becomes a part of the entire song, whichever it is to put soul and magic into it. Witness it yourself.
All hail Ali Zafar for finding and polishing Yashal Shahid’s raw talent because she is truly a great find for Pakistan. Moreover, here’s an adorable video of Yashal thanking Ali Zafar herself for making her journey so effortless.
As a side note, Yashal often gets asked in interviews about how she balances her studies, family and her new singing opportunity. She adds that studying is her priority and she is interested in following her father’s footsteps. Apparently, she is planning to take the Central Superior Service Exam (CSS). Nonetheless, singing is something she is still exploring as she never imagined a career around it.
Pakistan is home to the most beautiful women in the world. Diversity is what makes us stand out and each Pakistani woman brings something new to the yard. However, they are naturally gorgeous with sculpted features, big beautiful eyes, long luscious hair, and equally fit bodies.
Hence, here is the definitive, indisputable list of the 10 most attractive women from Pakistan who deserve an accolade. Do you also agree?
Ayeza khan
Ayeza Khan effortlessly tops the list of most beautiful women in Pakistan because of her gorgeous features. She is fit, she is hot and she is talented. On top of that, the ‘Chupke Chupke’ star really knows how to carry herself.
Today, Ayeza Khan is a prominent personality in the Pakistani media industry because of her versatility in acting on-screen. Her accomplishments include Mere Paas Tum Ho, Zard Mausam, Jab We Wed, Thora sa Haq, Chupke Chupke, and much more drama series.
You won’t believe that Ayeza Khan, formerly known as Kinza Khan participated in ‘Pantene Shine Princess’ in school. Apparently, she received various modeling offers and eventually turned towards the showbiz industry rather than completing her high school.
Interestingly, she started acting at the age of 18 and today, she stands tall among leading actresses in Pakistan.
Sarah Khan
Sarah Khan keeps lighting up our world through Pakistani drama series, brand shoots, and more. She is super attractive, cute, funny, and charming. Her hair do all the talking and her deep black eyes compliment them.
Sarah Khan joined the industry at a very young age. Interestingly, she has come a long way in terms of styling. However, the best part is that she has never chosen to go under the knife to alter her natural beauty.
The Pakistani actress has a smile to die for. It is genuine, cute, and totally adorable. The 32-year-old stunner recently married Falak Shabir and is expecting their first baby.
Hania Amir
If fierce had a name, it would be Hania Amir. This stunner is bold, straightforward, vocal about her opinions but is equally beautiful. Interestingly she kicks ass although she is only 24 years old. She often tries new looks and plays with her hair length and color. The trend shows Hania Amir is not afraid to try something new and all the fans always love her new look.
Hania Amir joined the industry as a supporting actress for the feature film ‘Janan’ in 2015. Surprisingly, she scored a LUX Style Award for the performance right away. Her career started booming after her first hit. Her accomplishments include ‘Janaan, Parwaz hai Junoon, Superstar, Titli, Anaa, Ishqiya, and many more.
Maya Ali
Sweet and Innocent are the best words to describe Maya Ali. This simple yet stunning celeb is down-to-earth, humble, and friendly. Maya Ali, also known as Maryam Tanveer Ali stepped into the industry by hosting a program at Samaa TV.
Maya Ali has easily gone from a cute TV host to a super-hottie. Her acting skills are on point while her face is perfectly photogenic for designer brand shoots. She adorns designer apparel in style and her fans cannot stop taking inspiration from her. Let’s wait and see what she has in store for the future.
Mahira Khan
The queen of the industry, Mahira Khan is not short of an introduction. Undoubtedly, she is the resident badass of the drama series ‘Humsafar’ and we simply can’t stop thinking about Khirad whenever we look at Mahira Khan.
Indeed, she is the definition of sweet, charming, bubbly, and friendly. Nonetheless, she is hot, sexy, fierce, and equally bold.
Mahira Hafeez Khan started her career in 2006 as a Video Jockey on MTV Pakistan. In 2016, she debuted in Shoaib Mansoor’s film ‘Bol’ and came under the spotlight. The same year, she appeared in Humsafar as the innocent girl from a simple background and the fans went head over heels for her. Mahira Khan became a household name and the new sensation of the Pakistani media industry.
Moreover, she did countless drama series, Pakistani films and also worked alongside Shahrukh Khan in Bollywood. Additionally, she has won over 15 awards and has been nominated more than 20 times. She leads by example for all the newcomers in the industry and we must say that she is perfect from all angles.
Mehwish Hayat
The ‘Tamgha-e-Imtiaz’ holder for her outstanding achievements in the media industry, Mehwish Hayat is incredibly beautiful. The 5’ 8’’ tall celeb has stunning dark brown eyes and her light brown highlighted hair complements them to the full. Her facial features are chiseled, her smile is gorgeous and her perfect set of teeth make it look even more attractive.
Mehwish Hayat is talented because she has got moves, she can sing, act and even model. She is the full package and really knows how to carry it all. Moreover, she is known for her incredible roles in Actor in Law, Load Wedding, Punjab Nahi Jaungi, Mere Qatil Mere Dildaar, and many more.
Sajal Aly
Sajal Aly has to be the cutest person in the Pakistani media industry. The 1.68m tall actress is adorable because of her big puppy eyes and a winsome smile to compliment them.
Interestingly, Sajal Aly came on-screen as a child actor back in 2009. However, she rose to prominence after her appearance in Mehmoodabad ki Mulkain in 2011. Since her drama selection is great, she appeared in various notable Pakistani series and always received love from her fans.
Equally important, Sajal Aly did a controversial role in Mom, a Bollywood film alongside Adnan Siqqiqui and Sri Devi in 2017. The thriller received an outstanding response.
Also, Sajal Aly tied the knot with her costar, Ahad Raza Mir recently. They are happily married and we wish this cutie the best of luck for her future. Also, don’t forget to check out the 10 most handsome men in Pakistan.
Iqra Aziz
This beauty with exotic features began her journey as a celebrity in 2013. Apparently, Citrus Talent Agency found her and launched her in different modeling shoots. Later, she was approached by Momina Duraid for a drama series called Kissey Apna Kahein. This was the turning point in her life when she came under the spotlight as one of the cutest new faces on-screen.
Although her mother desired her to complete her studies before she pursued acting, nonetheless she stood strong in her acting career and did as many plays as she could. She is seen in Muqaddas, Mol, Socha Na Tha, Suno Chanda, Ranjha Ranjha Kardi and many more.
She has scored 8 awards for her amazing acting performance to date. However, she has been nominated more than 10 times. This cutie rocks every series she chooses and always plays the part wonderfully.
Iqra Aziz recently married her co-star, Yasir Hussain and they just had a baby boy to keep them extra busy!
Syra Yousuf
Syra Yousuf is the ultimate example of fitness and beauty, both packed in one. The mommy of a beautiful daughter lights up the room and screen when she smiles. Her features are adorable and she looks very young and fresh for her original age.
Syra Yousuf is 33 years old but she looks like she just blew candles for her 25th birthday. Interestingly, looks are not the only cool thing she has. She is talented, energetic, and very nice to work with.
Apparently, Syra began her journey as a VJ at MTV Pakistan on Bheja Fry. Then, she debuted in the drama serial named Mera Naseeb. Afterward, she acted in various other drama series including Bilquis Kaur, Coke Kahani, Mere Dost Mere Yaar, and many more.
However, her modeling career is much stronger because she always aces her unique poses, styles all kinds of clothing stylishly. Her cute facial features are the cherry on top!
Urwa Hoccane
Urwa Hoccane has been a part of the industry for a long time now. Her body frame is petite and her extraordinary features make her look very attractive, beautiful and classy. She is sweet, friendly, and charming.
Urwa Hoccane was born in Karachi but was raised in Islamabad. Apparently, she worked in various stage plays before she joined ARY as a VJ. Later, she made her acting debut for Meri Ladli in 2012 alongside Ahsan Khan and Sajal Aly. People started noticing her. She later appeared in Madiha Maliha, Kahi Unkahi, Namak Parey, Udaari and many more series.
Nonetheless, she is more famously known for her talent for modeling. She endorses designer clothing brands, telecommunication brands and other local brands for still photography and TV commercials.
Aymen Saleem
A new face in the industry, Aymen Saleem has rather swiftly gained recognition after she debuted in ‘Chupke Chupke’, a blockbuster Hum TV drama series. This 25-year-old actress started working in 2021 and has only appeared in one drama series.
She is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, is gifted with beautiful Pakistani features and her hair is just out of this world. Her smile is gorgeous and her acting skills are also on point. All the fans cannot wait to see her appear in other drama series.
How do you define beauty? While it varies from person to person, the underlining factors need to be similar. Being tall, dark, having a 6-pack may count as ‘handsome’ but isn’t there more to the word than just these attributes?
Pakistani men bring tough competition when it comes to being manly, charming and handsome. Most celebrities are full of amazing attributes but today, only the top 10 most handsome men made it to our list.
Read on to find out about the most dashing men from Pakistan.
Imran Abbas Naqvi
Imran Abbas adorns the ideal innocent features while his eyes speak of nothing but the truth. His great clear complexion is a plus while his body language is ideal for modeling and acting.
Abbas was born in 1982 in Islamabad, Pakistan. Apparently, Imran Abbas is the youngest of 6 siblings. Imran Abbas joined the industry as a model at the age of 20. Everyone loves a fresh face and Imran has exactly that to offer. Later, he decided to give acting in drama series a shot and he hit it off quite well.
His accomplishments include Umrao Jan Ada, Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan, Khuda aur Muhabbat, Thora sa Haq, and many more. Interestingly, Bollywood offered him a part in feture films and he accepted the offer. His Bollywood films include Creature 3D and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.
This 36-year-old is a hunk, women can’t stop drooling over.
Hasnain Lehri
With his sharp features, intense gaze, and charm, Hasnain Lehri is effortlessly one of the most handsome men in Pakistan. Apparently, he is one of the fittest men because working out and eating healthy are his motto. Moreover, his chiseled abs simply add to the package.
Hasnain Lehri joined as a model in the industry and was surrounded by the best Pakistani fashion designers and photographers to give him a boost. Surprisingly, Hasnain Lehri is the only Pakistani supermodel who has 5 LUX Style Awards under his belt.
Hasnain told OK Pakistan in an interview that belonging to a Sardar Baluchi Family and owning a career in modeling is the hardest part but he is faithful to his job. He also added that he was always a fashion freak and knew he had to pursue modeling because roaming the streets of London taught him a lot about Street Fashion.
Emmad Irfani
Does he look like Henry Cavill or is just me? Emmad Irfani is famous among female fans because of his attractive looks and charming personality.
Indeed, Irfani began his career in 2001 collaborating with HSY for fashion shoots as a model. Later, he worked with Khaadi, Hang Ten, Charcoal, Bunto Kazmi and so many more renowned brands and designers.
Emmad displayed a clean, shaven look and transitioned it to a rugged look adorning a beard. We as fans think he looks absolutely hot either way.
This 5’ 11’’ tall hunk belongs to Peshawar and has a military background. Apart from just modeling, Emmad Irfani also features in Pakistani drama series including Cheekh, Jalan, Saya-e-Dewar Bhi Nahi, and Kuch Na Kaho. He is still new to acting. However, we feel he will go a long way if he slightly polishes his skills.
Fawad Khan
The camera has been capturing Fawad Khan’s gorgeous features since 2002. Girls of all ages have been collecting his autographs, posters and wallpapers because he definitely has to be the most star-studded celeb in Pakistan.
Fawad Khan hit off his career through music when he collaborated with Ahmad Ali Butt for a sitcom’s (Jutt and Bond) title track. Indeed this led to a band merger and this is probably the best thing that happened to Pakistan, musically!
Entity Paradigm became the talk of the town in the early 2000s and fans couldn’t resist attending their concerts. With a lead singer so handsome, who could miss it for the world?
Moreover, Fawad Khan simultaneously appeared in the sitcom (Jutt and Bond) and soon after that featured in Shoaib Mansoor’s Khuda Ke liye. Bang! Fawad Khan was the star of Pakistan within months. Fawad Khan also has Bollywood recognition.
Interestingly, he has over 16 Awards to showcase his talent and the best part is that he as humble as he is attractive.
Zayn Malik
Zayn Malik is the youngest in our list today. This 28-year old gained popularity pretty quickly and not all based on his good looks. Yes, he is attractive, cute and stylish but there is more to this stunner than meets the eye.
Zayn Malik appeared in the famous show named X-Factor in 2017. After being eliminated, the judges Nicole Scherzinger and Simon Cowell grouped him with fellow competitors to form a new act named ‘One Direction. This English-Irish pop boy band gained the spotlight within days globally. However, in 2015, things took a turn and Zayn Malik decided to head a solo career instead.
Hence, this singer and songwriter is still going strong and young girls can’t stop drooling over him.
Haroon Shahid
Haroon Shahid is a sweet, friendly and handsome singer-songwriter from Pakistan. Apparently, Haroon Shahid completed his 4 year degree from Beaconhouse National University, Lahore. Interestingly, he competed in a singing competition in 2008, named Pakistan Sangeet Icon. Later in 2012, he appeared in Coke Studio Season 5 for Koi Labda and Tum Kaho.
He gained recognition from Coke Studio and appeared in Shoaib Mansoor’s feature film Verna alongside Mahira Khan. However, his main accomplishments include the drama series Khaas, Mere Dost Mere Yaar, and Muqaddar.
Ali Zafar
Ali Zafar has to be one of the most humble celebs from Pakistan. He is sweet, charming, stylish and equally handsome.
Ali Zafar is a huge name in Pakistan for all the right reasons. He is an awesome singer/ songwriter but don’t take his acting skills easy! He equally aces them too.
Ali Zafar started his career as a sketch artist in Pearl Continental and soon became a television actor in the early 2000s. Later, he launched his album named ‘Huqa Pani’ which became a huge success. Surprisingly, the album sold over 5000,000 copies and he became the talk of the town in 2003. Today, he is one of the top musicians in Pakistan with over 20 awesome songs to listen to.
Moreover, he explored his acting career and aced them in Lollywood as well as in Bollywood. Tere Bin Laden, Lahore se Agey, Teefa in Trouble, Mere Brother ki Dulhan and a few others are totally recommended.
Mikaal Zulfiqar
Mikaal Zulfiqar is a big name in the Pakistani media industry and rightly so. The hot and dashing Mikaal Zulfiqar is equally great at heart. He is sweet, easy to work with and has a wonderful personality as well.
Interestingly, Mikaal Zulfiqar appeared in various TV commercials until he landed in Abra Ul Haq’s music video and people started noticing him. Moreover, he endorsed Ufone commercials, billboard ads and more. Apparently, he worked in various Bollywood films as well, but none of them gained too much popularity. He mentioned in an interview how he never wanted a further career in Bollywood and wanted to come back to Pakistan.
He tested his luck in Pakistani dramas and gained success. Shehr-e-zaat, Dyar-e-dil, Alif Allah aur Insaan and Qarar have to be his best drama series till date.
Sheheryar Munawar
Another most handsome man from Pakitan, Shehryar Munawar is an actor, model, and producer. He is hot and his chiseled features make him stand out from the crowd. Indeed, he is tall, fair, and handsome and is only 32 years old.
He began his career in a drama named MereDard ko jo Zuban Miley in 2012 and instantly came under the spotlight. Shehryar Munawar did a few other renowned drama serials but was more preferred in feature films. His accomplishments include Ho Mann Jahan and Parey Hutt Love.
Apart from these, Munawar works as a model for fashionable labels and magazine covers. He has 3 awards till date and we hope he succeeds in his career.
Agha Ali
Agha Ali has built a rapport quite quickly in the Pakistani media industry. Interestingly, his skills are not confined to acting in drama series, but he also enjoys writing, singing and loves endorsing brands for photoshoots.
He is the youngest son to Agha Sikandar, a former renowned Pakistani actor. Surprisingly, he paved his path in Pakistani showbiz by indulging in various theatrical plays during his college days. He hit it off by hosting a show for ATV. He sang more than 15 OSTs for drama series too.
Agha Ali has a huge fan base and women believe him to be one of the top most handsome men in Pakistan.
HUM Style Awards have been mastering the game of glamour since 2013. Interestingly, the HUM Style awards are annual Pakistani showbiz accolades to recognize the excellence of the programming of television, Pakistani feature films, as well as the fashion and music industry of Pakistan.
Everyone joins the red carpet event. From Pakistan’s A-lister actors to fashion divas and sportsmen; you can spot each and every icon glittering at the event. Moreover, the occasion showcases not only the basic award-giving ceremony but sizzling energy-packed dance performances, skits and so much more.
Let’s take a look at all the HUM Style Awards till date in detail.
1st Hum Style Awards 2013
Hum Television Network introduced the 1st Servis Hum Awards sponsored by Servis, Telenor and Nokia Lumia in 2013. All the actors went over the moon because knowing they will be honored for the dramas, fashion, and music they featured in 2012. Interestingly, the fans went equally crazy for the grand event.
The ceremony took place in Expo Center, Karachi. Apparently, awards revolved around 24 basic categories with 3 honorary awards and 2 special category awards.
In particular, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Mahira Khan, and Vasay Chaudhry were the first hosts of the ceremony. All the stars looked fabulous, wearing the grandest outfits for the special occasion.
The highlight of the 1st Award Ceremony was when the phenomenal drama series ‘Humsafar’ was recognized and appreciated from the HUM Network owners and producers. All the cast members received awards for their outstanding performance. Take a look at the adorable moment.
The 2nd HUM style awards were also sponsored by Telenor Talk Shawlk and Servis in collaboration with the Hum Television Network and Entertainment Channel. Indeed, the annual award ceremony became grander with each year.
In addition, it highlights not only HUM drama series but other equal contributors to the industry including singers, models, fashion designers, makeup artists, etc.
This year, Mikaal Zulifqar hosted the show alongside Sanam Saeed, Sanam Jung and Vasay Chaudhry. Interestingly, Zindagi Gulzar Hai won 9 awards. On the other hand, Dil-e-Muztar and Ek Pagal si Larki won 2 awards each.
Shahroze Sabzwari and Sohai Ali Abroo honored the audience with an impeccable dance performance. However, the event received backlash for showcasing Bollywood songs instead of choosing local, Pakistani songs.
Things went up a notch at the 3rd HUM Style Awards. The ceremony took place in the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai on 9th April, while it aired on TV on 23rd May 2015. Again, the ceremony was sponsored by Servis and Telenor.
Hamza Ali Abbasi and Sanam Jung hosted the show alongside Ahmad Ali Butt and Vasay Chaudhry. Apparently, the Hum Network presented awards in 25 categories. They also gave 3 honorary awards as well as 2 special awards. Sadqey Tumharey won whopping 10 awards while Bunty I love you won 2 awards.
Various Pakistani celebrities joined the event, including Fawad Khan, Humayun Saeed, Ahsan Khan, Saba Qamar, Mehwish Hayat, Shehroz Sabzwari and Syra Yousuf.
Power packed, awesome performances kept the audience intrigued all night where Saba Qamar, Sajal Aly, Feroz Khan and Ahsan Khan stole the show.
Significantly, the leading female Indian singer Sunidhi Chauhan also sang Live for the amazing crowd.
4th Hum Style Awards 2016
The 4th Hum Awards were the bang because all Pakistani A-Lister celebs, fashion models and sportsmen joined to witness the ceremony. Again, sponsored by Servis, the 4th Hum awards took place in Karachi.
The host, Ahmad Ali Butt kicked off the event with a hilarious skit while Adnan Malik, Ayesha Omar and Aaminah Sheikh did an equally amazing job hosting the award-giving ceremony.
Umair Jaswal and Meesha Shafi set the stage on fire with their popular songs. Apparently, Saba Qamar had a major wardrobe malfunction, nonetheless gave a power-packed performance alongside Zahid Ahmed with confidence.
Moreover, Ali Zafar received the most stylish male performer award and went down a memory lane, remembering his inspirations and the people who motivated him to reach the top. In addition, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan also pleased the audience with his perfect voice.
More highlights from the show include HSY strutting his moves, Aaminah Sheikh doing a monologue on the Pakistan-India situation, and Wasim Akram paying a tribute to his late wife and current wife Shanierah. To end the event, Hamza Ali Abbasi dedicated his award to the rights of Kashmir children.
5th Hum Style Awards 2017
The 5th awards were sponsored by Pel, QMobile, and Kashmir Cooking Oil. The event took place in Lahore on July 2017.
Interestingly, new faces stole the show this year as the event was hosted by Hareem Farooq, Nadia Khan, Yasir Hussain, Mikaal Zulfiqar, and Ahmad Ali Butt.
Pakistan’s most fashionable crowd arrived at the Lahore Expo Centre. As the celebs walked down the red carpet in glittering ensembles, the top photographers lined up to capture the moments. The star-studded occasion included Maya Ali, Osmaan Khalid Butt, Asim Azhar, Sajjad Ali, Ali Sethi, Salman Ahmed, Hareem Farooq, and others.
The stage lit ablaze with an outstanding dance performance by an international UAE troupe BNF. Then, Asim Azhar stole the show by singing alongside Momina Mustehsan.
Later, Yasir Hussain did what he does best by cracking hilarious jokes. There were giggles, applauses and everything was a sight for sore eyes. Moreover, there was a heartwarming tribute to the legend Junaid Jamshed.
Reema Khan received the Lifetime Achievement award while Bushra Ali received the award for the most impactful character on-screen.
What was different this year was the awards list. There were Jury awards and viewer’s choice awards.
6th Hum Awards 2018
The Kashmir Hum Awards represented Pakistan internationally in FirstOntario Centre, Toronto, Canada. Indeed, this ceremony ended up becoming the talk of the town because of the glitz and glam.
Various participants set the stage on fire including Mahira Khan, Marwa Hoccane, Humayun Saeed, Kubra Khan, Hareem Farooq and Atif Aslam.
Sajal Aly won the best actor female award while Ahad Raza Mir won the award for best actor male.
To start the show, Saba Qamar showed off her moves to cool Pakistani songs. Later, Atif Aslam made the crowd sway to his mesmerizing voice. After that, Syra Yousuf and Asim Azhar danced to desi beats and everyone simply loved it. Ayesha Omar also danced to popular salsa tunes.
7th Hum Awards 2019
The 7th Hum awards took place in Houston and showcased the best kind of glamour Pakistan has to offer. The event was powered by Kashmir Cooking Oil.
Mikaal Zulfiqar and Ali Rehman hosted the event and made the entire crowd laugh out loud. Surprisingly, Imran Ashraf also acted on the stage, impersonating ‘Bhola’, his famous role for the drama series Ranjha Ranjha Kardi.
While Parwaaz Hai Junoon (Pakistani feature film) received the recognition award from the President Hum Network, Sultana Siddiqui was honored with Kashmir Golden Plate Award by the CEO of United Industries Limited.
Interestingly, Yumna Zaidi and Osama Tahir won the best on-screen couple award while Iqra Aziz, Aiman Khan, and Sarah Khan won the best female actor award in different drama series.
8th Hum Awards 2020
Again, the 8th Hum Awards took place in Expo Centre, Karachi and the crème de la crème of Pakistan attended the event. All the celebrities wore beautiful gowns full of embellishments, trendy color schemes, and lovely cuts. All the male celebrities wore designer 3 piece suits and stole the show.
This year, the highlight of the event was Urwa Hoccane and Farhan Saeed’s dance performance. On the other hand, Zara Noor Abbas and Ayesha Omar gave their best on the stage while the entire audience was completely intrigued.
Nausheen Shah, Sonya Hussayn, Ayeza Khan and Iqra Aziz were nominated for the most stylish actor (female). On the other hand, Emmad Irfani, Junaid Khan, Feroze Khan, Mikaal Zulfiqar and Ahmed Ali Akbar were nominated for the most stylish actor (male).
Interestingly, Sajjad Ali sang a duet with his daughter Zaw Ali and the whole crowd applauded with pride. In 2020, HAS awarded talent in 18 different categories. More importantly, the 8th Hum awards were special because they were celebrated on the 15th Anniversary of Hum Television Network.
9th Hum Style Awards 2021
All the fans thought Hum awards would be different this year due to covid-19. However, they were celebrated in the same star-studded way.
From weird gowns to costumery performances, everything was on point. HAS 21 lived up to its name with energetic performances, lovely singing, and also highlighted new talent from Pakistan.
All the celebrities took beautiful pictures on the red carpet, captured selfies, and spent quality time with their colleagues. Nonetheless, on the downside, controversies rose up when fans criticized the outfits the celebrities chose to drape in. No doubt, they were extremely gaudy, not stylish and not aesthetically made nor worn. Above all, everyone chose not to wear a mask.
However, one celebrity wore a mask, apparently stylish but it definitely felt he was up for a scuba dive! Other fashion malfunctions became the highlight of the event and fans made various memes about famous celebs.
Nonetheless, these beauties wore the best ensembles!
Desi slangs bring color to our National Language (Urdu). Significantly, slangs are a part of our daily vocabulary, mostly spoken by the younger crowd. Do you have a hard time understanding Pakistanis when you visit? You are not alone.
Interestingly, slang enhances communication and gets the point across without using too many phrases. While some are offensive and derogatory, today, we will only highlight the lighter side of commonly used slang words and phrases in Pakistan.
Here is a subversion of the standard variety of slang you will definitely come across in Pakistan.
Scene On Hai
This has to be the most commonly used slang in Pakistan for centuries. ‘Scene On Hai’, in particular means that the plan is solidified. However, it is an expression of excitement when friends are ready to party.
On the other hand, this exact same slang also refers to two people when they start dating. Friends usually point them out from the crowd and say ‘Scene on hai’, suggesting that their romantic relationship is on point and known to others too. Chill Maro Ever heard the expression ‘take a chill pill’? Chill Maro is the Pakistani version of the same. Basically, it implies that a certain person needs to relax and calm down.
While young boys use this slang to usually stop a fight or an argument, girls use it to tell their friends to relax if they are stressed or are frustrated.
Miss Karao/ Thud Karao/ Tuk Karao
Do you also know somebody who is a misfit in your group of friends? If yes, Miss Karao is the best term to use among friends suggesting you need to ‘Ditch or Leave’ that person out.
Also, if you want to ditch an idea or are not comfortable with it, you can simply say ‘Thud Karao or Miss Karao’ to tell the other person you are dissatisfied with the idea. This slang is for people, products, or ideas.
Burger Bacha
Well, innocent people are everywhere but Burger Bacha is one who is shy, innocent, cannot take a risk and is too nerdy. On the other hand, it is also an Urdu adaption of ‘Wannabe’s.
If someone calls you a Burger Bacha, you better change your lifestyle immediately.
Chuss Marna
This expression is popular among friends. Chuss Marna is simply spoken when someone says something stupid, juvenile, irrelevant, or silly. Boys love using this slang for friends who correspond with a phrase that does not make sense or is not accepted by the rest of the crowd.
Meter Ghoom Gaya Hai
Ever felt too angry but didn’t know what to say? Meter Ghoom Gaya hai is the ideal slang to use! This expression shows you are angry, and have reached your boiling point.
Screw Dheela Hai
If you have a tendency to act crazy or silly, people will say ‘Iska Screw Dheela Hai’. This actually means, ‘This person is crazy! We hypothetically think that the brain has screws, and Dheela means loose. So when someone acts Loco, people say his screw is loose.
Jugaarh Lagana
We all look for effortless solutions by hook or by crook once in a while. Interestingly, Jugaarh Lagana is exactly the same. If you get caught in an unpleasant situation when you need to fix something immediately, you say ‘Jugaarh Lagana parey ga’
Syaapa Pae Gaya
Every family goes through trouble. When a few family members complicate things that cause trouble, Punjabis say ‘Syaapa Pae Gaya’. This means, ‘A mess is created’ and that things are getting out of hand.
Patli Gali se Niklo
Do you also love not being part of a feud? Well, Patli Gali se Nikalna means exactly the same. If you want to take a shortcut and bypass the trouble, simply take the short route out of trouble. Patli means thin and Gali means street. Hence, altogether it means, take the next thin street to stay out of trouble!
Durr Fiteh Muh
This one is a derogatory comment but Punjabi Aunties use it a lot and do not literally mean the exact translation of it. When translated, it means ‘ May your face be black with smoke’. Well, it is basically a Face-palm for Pakistanis but in a much ruder way.
Vaari Javaan
Vaari Javaan is an adorable slang used to show you love someone or someone’s look so much. We use it to indicate extreme happy emotions such as love, fealty, and devotion towards someone special.
Moreover, Aunties or older ladies from the crowd love rotating and curling their palms next to their ears while using this slang. It sounds weird when you put it in words!
Bachi Set Karna
Does your friend want to ask someone out? If yes, tell him ke tum ‘Bachi Set Karlo’. This phrase refers to a boy sealing the deal with a girl or when he is hooking up.
Chamcha
Well, in literal terms, Chamcha is a spoon in Urdu. However, when used as slang, it means ‘teacher’s pet’. You can also say ‘Mama ka Chamcha or Dadi ka Chamcha’. Basically, when someone is too attached to the other person, you call him a chamcha of the other person.
Dhakan
Again, Dhakan in literal terms means a bottle’s cap. Nonetheless, this word is used for a person who is dumb and cannot comprehend common situations. If your little brother does not understand his math lesson, you can call him a dhakan!
Dasti Kaam Karna
Ooh, are you ever in a hurry? If you want to get something done at the speed of light, you should do it ‘Dasti’, meaning immediately. Moreover, if you want another person to do something swiftly, you can say, ‘Dasti Karo’.
Anni Machana
Anni Machadi is the Urdu slang for Epic. If something or someone is too extraordinary or brilliant, Anni Machadi is the right slang to use at that time.
Abey Wah!
A special common for Karachiities (people from Karachi), Abey is a word you will probably hear 100 times a day. Abey can be used with any word like Wah, Abey Kyun, Abey Larkay, or can be used on its own too.
Abey basically means ‘Hey you’ or ‘You there’ and people from Karachi use it nonstop.
Kya Baat hai Yaar
If something is spectacular or better than your expectations, you can say ‘Kya baat hai yaar’
Tons of actors pave their way into the Pakistani Media Industry every year but only a few secure their mark in the hearts of zillion fans. Some are gorgeous while others are filled with talent. Some enter the glamorous world via family names while others start from the bottom. Whatever the case, the truth is that hard work, consistency, friendly nature and a committing attitude is what it takes to reach the top.
Accordingly, Maya Ali fits the perfect description of an avid actor we all love. Interestingly, she started slow and low, but rose to the top with good looks, an awesome attitude, and stood ground.
Here’s appreciating Maya Ali and taking notes on the top 6 reasons why she is the talk of the town.
From Vj to TV Actress to Movie Star
Maryam Tanveer Ali, more popularly known as Maya Ali was an average girl as a teenager. She was born into a strict household. She would go to school, later play basketball and come home as we all did as children.
However, Maya Ali paved her way into the Pakistani media industry by saying ‘Yes’ to every opportunity she got. Indeed, when she was interning after her Mass Communications degree at a production house, a TV host left the spot open. Apparently upon asking her to fill it, she somehow terribly failed the audition.
Nonetheless, she hosted a program at PTV wonderfully later. She became a VJ for a few years and opted to become an actress as soon as the door to success opened up.
Besides awesome TV dramas such as Dyar-e-dil, Mann Mayal and Pehli si Mohabbat, Maya Ali also featured in Pakistani movies. They include Teefa in Trouble and Parey Hut Love. Moreover, she received the best drama actress award in 2017 for Mann Mayal. Moreover, The IPPA award for best actor female in 2019 for Teefa in Trouble.
She shifts all exterior negativity into positivity
Another amazing quality she possesses is how she shifts all the negative comments into positive energy to make a cool comeback.
She mentioned in an interview how her colleagues made fun of her when she failed her first audition. She was auditioning for a TV host for Samaa TV. Instead of shutting in, she tried even harder and secured the spot within days.
On the other hand, she worked with Khawar Riaz for a still photography campaign. Apparently, he exclaimed how Maya can never be an actress because of her bulkiness. Can you guess what Maya Ali did?
She took the comment positively and worked out to lose weight. Later, she auditioned for Haissam Hussain and debuted in Durr-e-Shahwar alongside Sanam Baloch.
Isn’t her attitude absolutely inspiring?
She is Humble, Friendly and Easy to work with
Unlike many other actresses in the same industry, Maya Ali is humble, down to earth and a friendly person to work with. Interestingly, she always works with a positive attitude, be it in feature films or Pakistani dramas. Her colleagues reveal how reading lines with her is very comfortable. Also, she never creates a fuss about her makeup, choice of clothes, or her resting spots while shooting.
Additionally, she always meets her fans with open arms and is not pompous at all. Check out her awesome song alongside Shehryar Munawar. This girl has some serious moves!
Maya Ali is very Ambitious
Even though she belongs to a very strict family, she chose a path to gain the spotlight because she is ambitious and determined. She mentioned in an interview in Rewind with Samina Peerzada that she loves living in a fantasy world and cannot stop dreaming about her future. Interestingly, she also added how she loved talking to her dolls and to herself in the mirror.
Indeed, she loves taking everyone’s opinions and insights but always does what her heart tells her to do. Maya stated that she thinks and takes final decisions right before hitting the bed every day.
She aces her dramas and movies but she equally shines bright in TV commercials. Maya Ali is the Brand Ambassador for Shuaukat Khanum Cancer hospital and the same for Quetta Gladiators. Moreover, she also worked for brands including Lux, QMobile, Sprite, and Diva.
She is a True Foodie
Believe it or not, Maya Ali is a true foodie at heart. She prefers non-vegetarian food and loves eating everything. Her favorite food includes Aloo ka Paratha, Biryani, and Pizza. However, she equally enjoys other cuisines.
She is Bubbly, Sweet and even Naughty
Can you imagine Maya Ali being naughty? Well, here’s a small insight into her childhood. Apparently, her brother Affan and Maya Ali went door to door to ring bells, only to run away and tease all the neighbors!
Also, most people don’t know how Maya was a tom-boy as a kid. She would rather play basketball and cycle around instead of playing with dolls indoor. However, she did own dolls!
Additionally, long ago during her childhood, Maya Ali called out her father’s name ‘Tanveer’ to pick at him and actually received a tight slap as a token of disapproval.
There’s no shortage of epic shows on Netflix today. However, not being able to choose the one you should follow through with becomes daunting over time. While your friends may recommend a bunch of shows, in the end, your manly opinion is what matters the most.
I as a woman have watched thousands of shows on Netflix, on TV or on-demand. However, I have realized that a few particular shows are just for men. Whether they are based on comics, are political shows, game-based shows, or simply violence-themed; you are guaranteed to fit into one of these acclaimed small-screen titles.
So here are the top picks for Desi Men to binge watch and enjoy regardless of age.
Peaky Blinders
My husband binge-watched Peaky Blinders till all the seasons completed. However, he mentioned the story dragged by the last few episodes.
Apparently the crime boss Tommy Shelby leads a notorious gang in Birmingham in 1919. Since the criminal activities by the Peaky blinders increase at an outrageous rate, Chester Campbell, an inspector decides to nab him out and put an end to the crimes. This series stars Cillian Murphy, Paul Anderson, and Helen McCrory.
If you enjoy crime-based series, this show is perfect for you.
Lupin
Lupin is an incredible breakout heist series on Netflix. Interestingly it is based on the adventures of Arsène Lupin. In particular, Assane Diop organizes a plot to pinch an expensive diamond necklace from an auction at the Louvre.
Moreover, the story revolves around different plots where Assane sets his direction to avenge his father for an injustice made to him by a rich family. Additionally, George Kay is the creator of this series while Omar Sy stars wonderfully in the series.
If you are willing to read the subtitles to this French series, enjoy watching it because everyone loves it.
Lucifer
This is a mild adaption of the Lucifer comic book series. Lucifer shifts to Los Angeles when he gets bored as the Lord of Hell. Apparently, the Devil himself initiates an inviting nightclub, but meets a detective and falls head over heels for her.
Later, he helps Chloe Decker (the detective) solve murders and other crimes by getting secrets out of the criminals in his own incredible ways. To sum it up, Tom Ellis and Lauren German make the perfect duo for this series produced by Alex Katsnelson.
Ozark
With an 8.4 IMDB rating, Ozark is one series that gained the spotlight right away. It is suspenseful, engaging and can be enjoyed by couples too.
This series features Jason Bateman as Marty who is a happily married man and a father of two. Additionally, the story unravels when a money-laundering scheme goes down the drain. Marty, gets indirectly involved and is liable to pay a substantial amount of debt in order to get criminals off his back. Hence, he shifts his family to a resort in the Ozarks and things begin to unfold in interesting ways.
House of Cards
House of Cards goes back to 2013 but it is a super recommendation if you haven’t seen it yet. This series received an 8.7/10 IMDB rating too. Need I say more?
Firstly, the cast is superb. It features Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright, Kate Mara and others. Moreover, this series is spread over 6 seasons and 73 episodes.
A new secretary of state is appointed. Frank pairs with his wife to seek revenge from all his enemies and people who were a hurdle in his success. He eventually rises to supremacy and the journey is something you shouldn’t miss.
Narcos
Netflix displays the kingpins and drug lords of Columbia from the ’80s dealing in the cocaine trade. Interestingly, Pablo Escobar features the series in a powerful way. On the other hand, the law enforcement to eradicate him and his activities are all showcased in a gritty way.
This 3 season series is dark, powerful, engaging and suspenseful to watch.
Suits
No law skills? No worries. You can equally enjoy this dramady because it is witty and cool. When Mike Ross impresses Harvey with his charm, intelligence, and sharp skills, he instantly hires him in his firm as an associate.
Nonetheless, the real catch is that Mike doesn’t have a law degree and doesn’t really know how he landed the job! Harvey sure thinks he aced his law degree.
The series is fun, casual and if you in for a light show you can watch while working, this is the one.
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad has to be the best show to date for both men and women. Indeed, Breaking Bad made television history when all fans faced mixed emotions watching the thrilling, emotional, suspenseful, and informative series. Moreover, it never gets old.
The American writer Vince Gilligan created a world step by step, by keeping even the smallest detail in perspective. The deeply flawed, yet genius Walter White is also known as Heisenberg is a protagonist everyone loves. Sadly the awesome Chemistry teacher finds out he has cancer. Being hard on cash, he decides to secretly initiate a meth-making business by partnering up with his a-grade student.
Sure, the money that comes in is great but since his priorities shift, everything becomes a mess over time. I highly recommend this series because it is over the moon. You should definitely watch it.
The last dance
Following the great rise of Chicago Bulls from the ’90s, The Last Dance has become one of the most popular shows to watch on Netflix.
Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls collaborated with a film crew that followed them around in 1997 when they went for their sixth NBA title. Hence, if you enjoy stepping in Michael Jordan’s shoes once in a while, this show is perfect for you.
It pictures his career in a great way by showcasing his struggles from his college days to the time he becomes a star.
Interestingly, this show allows you to enjoy commentary from Michael Jordan, Phil Jackson, Deniss Rodman, and so many more.
This is a Robbery
Boston witnessed the biggest art heist in 1990. When Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum was robbed, an estimated amount of $500 million worth of art went missing. Apparently, no one has been caught to date and none of the art pieces have been recovered.
Interestingly, this four-part documentary series showcases the incident in detail. It is directed by Colin Barnicle and co-produced by Barnicle and his brother. Surprisingly, this docu-series was filmed over a seven-year duration.
Additionally, the story features interviews with everyone who was involved in the incident. You will witness conversations with the security guards, the museum staff, the investigators, and everyone in between.
It is highly recommended as it is super engaging and thrilling.
You vs Wild
If you enjoy interactive series, this is ideal for you. Therefore, this amazing interactive series revolves around Bear Grylls finding his way through different natural habitats but he gets stuck when it comes to making decisions. This is where you jump in.
Different key decisions appear on the screen and you choose an option for him to follow. However, the wrong decision may lead him to a mess so be cautious!
Dave Chappelle (Standup Comedy)
Dave Chappelle is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and producer. In fact, Dave Chappelle has over 3 different stand-up comedy shows available on Netflix you simply shouldn’t miss. He is one of the best for the US demographic but equally enjoyable with open-minded Pakistani people.
The dude puts together a solid special every time, highlighting topics such as equality and justice for all races, grounded in his own experience as an Afro-American living in the US since the ’80s. Moreover, his standup named ‘Sticks and Stones’ gained attention when he spoke about the gun culture, opioid crisis, and celebrity scandals in a witty way.
Seth Meyers (Lobby Baby)
LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS — Episode 1163 — Pictured: Host Seth Meyers during the monologue on June 21, 2021 — (Photo by: Lloyd Bishop/NBC)
Do you have kids? If yes, this is a must-watch by daddy dears. Seth Meyers crawls out from behind his desk to discuss his fatherhood, what it truly feels like and shares cool real-life experiences as a father. Looking for a good laugh? This is it.
It is relatable, real, funny and Seth Meyers transforms into his truest self for this show. Don’t miss it for the world.
Vikings
Another show from 2013 that never gets old. If you are a man who is into fighting, brutality, and enjoy bloodshed, Vikings is the show for you. This 5 season series received an 8.5 IMDB rating because it is worth the watch.
When a mere farmer rises up to lead and command the Vikings tribe as a warrior, his friends support him and fight alongside to defeat the unfit present leader. It is exciting, violent, engrossing, and worth watching.
Today, Pakistani fashion consumes our lives like a well-oiled machine that is fuelled by the inexhaustible fashion industry. Moreover, it is so highly maintained by fashion enthusiasts that keep up with the ever-changing trends. Additionally, social media makes sure fashion embeds in our soul and is always significant in the picture.
However, this was not always true. Fashion trends worked their way for years before they were altered. Today, it should be applauded if a trend lasts even 6 months.
Wedding dresses from the past were extraordinarily simple, elegant, did not need a designer to craft them and lasted years until they were passed down to sisters or daughters.
Today, we want to shed light on the transformation of wedding dresses from the past century to reveal how much our fashion industry has evolved. Continue reading to find out how it all started.
1940’s
Wedding dresses were mainly inspired by the Indian culture right after Pakistan came into existence in 1947. While the bride’s dress was uncomplicated with only a few laces here and there, grooms adorned plain shirwani or kurta pyjama.
Gharara was the talk of the town in 1940’s. While all the women wore ghararas on a daily basis as well, wearing a slightly festive version of the same was preferred on the big day. The inspiration came from our founder, Quaid-e-Azam’s sister Fatima Ali Jinnah. Pakistan’s national dress for women was also a gharara paired with a kameez.
Brides chose brightly colored ghararas made out of Zarbakh or silk with nice pure chaandi (silver) work on them. The shirts were kept plain while the dupattas were also designed with chaandi embellishments.
1950’s
Nothing much changed over the 10 years in Pakistan taking wedding dresses into account. Women of Pakistan were stylish, yet very effortless. Interestingly, most of the ghararas were hand crafted at home by mothers and khalas.
The wedding season was enjoyed to the full by preparing hand stitched, home crafted clothing for the bride from 3-4 months prior to the wedding. Sisters, cousins and all other women of the house got together to embroider, add laces and finally stitch ghararas for the bride.
Again, men wore simple white, off-white, cream or black shirwani with straight pants.
1960’s
1960’s brought fashion into perspective. Interestingly, Sughra Kazmi was the pioneer bridal revivalist and a couturier. Additionally, Maheen Khan was the only seamstress in Lahore and she started her business from her veranda.
Interestingly, Maheen Khan worked with multiple French designers, Stockman mannequins and created a new path towards fashion industry for Pakistani women.
Indeed, the color choices for the bride became brighter and more combos started pouring in. Different shades of reds, maroons, blues and greens were preferred.
The dress material shifted from pure silk to tissue or a combination of both. Heavy jewelry became the new fashion trend. Brides wore 3 necklaces, a nice tikka, a nath on the nose, a beautiful jhumar on the head and many bangles.
1970’s
The 70’s were an interesting decade for wedding formals. While the Punjabi culture kicked in and brought cool clothing designs in the form of shalwar kameez, Urdu speaking families stuck to ghararas. Further, 70’s brides adorned beautifully designed shalwar kameez for their Mayyun and Mehndi. The colors revolved around shades of yellow, mustard and greens.
However, the main wedding events including Baraat and Valima saw reds and greens. Interestingly, the choice of cloth shifted from tissue to intricate designs of jamawar while the dupattas were made out of net, chiffon or silk.
Accordingly, men wore shirwani for baraat and a 3 piece western suit for valima.
Punjabi shalwar kameez’
1980’s
With the advent of Indian films, glamorous clothes gained the spotlight. Ghararas got paired with shorter shirts to enhance the curves and ‘lehngas’ were the new in!
Nince flared lehngas with usually thigh length, plain shirt got featured. However, the dupatta stole the show due to heavy lappa, gotaa and chaandi work on it.
Jamawar was still the best choice for ghararas and lehngas. We saw a comeback of tissue for shirts and dupattas. The wedding dress colors shifted from deep reds to floral pinks, shocking pink, greens combined with pinks while gold enhanced the overall look.
1990’s
By the end of 1980’s, names such as Bunto Kazmi, Nilofer Shahid, Rizwan Beyg, Shamaeel and Amir Adnan became the talk of the town. 1989 saw the first Pakistani fashion show featuring Maheen Khan alongside Freiha Altaf. Hence, Karachi rose up as Pakistan’s fashion capital.
While hiring a designer was a big deal in early 1990’s, brides begged their parents to get them uniquely crafted attires to look different. The designers charged a lot but created beautiful wedding attires for both, the bride and the groom.
Since photography also went up a notch, spending money on professionally designed clothing made sense now. In particular, a combination of reds and gold paved its way back in for baraat. On the other hand, Valima brides chose emrald greens, turquoise, fresh pink and shades of blue.
The makeup revolution was another factor that enhanced the bride’s overall look. Smokey eyes paired with popping colors of lip stains was the fashion trend.
Men on the other hand wore shirwani with shalwaar and a nice matching qulla (headgear). They still chose to wear a 3 piece suit for valima.
2000’s
2000 was a brand new era that brought many opportunities with it. Since the fashion enthusiasts had graduated from the Pakistani School of Fashion Design Lahore, the structure of Pakistani fashion shifted forever.
Ghagra and Choli paved its way into our world from the Indian movies and everyone wanted to rock that look. New fashion designers such as HSY, Maheen Kardar, Nomi Ansari, Maria B and Kamiar Rokni gained the spotlight for wedding formals.
Brides wore beautiful lehngas with waist length cholis, barely covering their slim waists. Some even chose to show theirs. The fashion trend took a turn towards monogamous and one-tone color combinations. Specifically, a one tone red dress from top to bottom was considered supreme. Another color that made its way to the top was ‘Peach’. Peach or tea-pink gave a nice soft look for brides on their valimas.
Another thing that changed was the style and choice of embellishment on the bridal dresses. Heavy stone work, lappa, embroidery and tilla was seen as opposed to gotaa and chaandi. Now, the choli also had matching kaam on it while the lehngas and dupataas were full of intricate designs like never before.
2005
Pakistani models walk the ramp during a fashion show entitled “Essentially Pakistan-Virasat Kay Sab Rang” in Lahore, 16 August 2005. The models were displaying the creations of designer Hassan Sheheryar Yasin. AFP PHOTO/Arif ALI
By mid 2000’s, important fashion events such as Lux Style Awards and Carnivale de Couture gave Pakistani designers nice platforms to flaunt their art. New names added the fashion designer list every 6 months and Pakistan saw a bang in the fashion industry like never before.
While professional designers showcased their ideas and designs in their boutiques, local people were equally interested in buying them.
Ghagra choli and lehnga choli was still the trendy deal but the choice of color combos, style of embellishment and embroidery work shifted a lot. Colors such as peach, tea-pink, beige and gold, maroon and green, orange and red made to the top.
The embellishments got larger and colored strips of jamawar outlined the dresses. Another cool factor included men wearing shirwani with qullas that matched the bride’s dress.
2010
Interestingly, Shararas came in fashion in 2010. In sum, similar style of pants as ghararas, but with a less flow and a one piece flared lower.
Moreover, unique color combinations with loads of lappa, tilla, stonework came into existence. Color combinations such as sea-green and silver, maroon with beige, purple and blues came in fashion.
2015
2015 was the year when nude colors gained the instant spotlight. Basic beige, light brown, white, cream, pearl white and similar dull shades made their way to the bride’s outfit with a contrasting red or maroon dupatta.
2015 was also the year when long, ankle length shirts were enjoyed as compared to shorter shirts. It was the same for formal wear. A shift from simple lehngas and short shirts went straight to long, A-line ankle length shirts paired with either churridar pyjama or sharara.
2020
Lots of pearls, intricate work, different embellishments and textures are the new bridal trend. Moreover, long maxi dresses with can-can and poof look gorgeous. On the other hand, gharga choli made its way back to the hood but limp ghagras won’t cut the slack. Super flared, can-can poofed ghagras are the real deal today.
Moreover, colors such as slivers, pearl whites, peaches, deep reds and dull gold are the new trend.
Additionally, the cutwork and handwork on the bridal dresses is so intricate and equally expensive. The best part is that grooms wear trendy clothes too that showcase matching colored outfits as the bride. While some grooms wear jamawar waist coats to match the bride’s dress, others wear shirwanis with unique cuts, designs and colors.
The main cloth textures this decade are chiffon and net for brides and jamawar and satin for men.
Lahore is a foodie’s hub and everyone knows that Lahore and Biryani is the best marriage that ever happened. Both the words sound like the best pair, right?
Lahoris love Biryani of all sorts. Whether it is with Aloo, without Aloo, is spicy, is cooked with a Sindhi, Bombay, or simply the traditional recipe. Hence, this scrumptious cooked rice with different herbs is a delicacy everyone craves for.
Therefore, it is safe to state that you can find different variations of Biryani at awesome Biryani spots across the city. Continue reading to find out where you can grab a plate of the style of Biryani you prefer.
Dogar Restaurants
Dogar restaurants are scattered across Lahore and serve the best biryani in town. The ever growing chain has more than 10 outlets and it serves and also delivers at your doorstep.
Interestingly, Dogar specializes in biryani of unique flavors. You can easily choose from Sada Biryani (plain) and spicy chicken biryani. Moreover, you can purchase a full plate if you have the stomach for it or you can always order a half plate if your appetite is less.
Equally important, the taste is out of this world. It is spicy, flavorful and not oily at all.
Biryani Express
Biryani Express is one of the most famous spots for Biryani in town. Apparently it is super affordable, easily accessible and can be bought any time of the day.
Interestingly, these Biryani experts master biryani including mutton, chicken Mughlai, and even Sindhi recipes. Most often, Biryani Express is the first choice when your taste buds crave aromatic desi Biryani.
Student Biryani
Firstly, the name is super catchy. Don’t you agree? Student Biryani is highly praised for its unique taste. Interestingly, the tantalizing taste brings all the locals to the yard.
Apparently the brand started in 1969 in the middle-east and spread its outlets across Pakistan as well. Here, you can find more than just Biryani. They offer delicious Pakistani cuisines such as seekh kabab, gola kabab, Reshmi chicken kabab, fish fingers, chicken BBQ options and lots more.
You can find their main outlet in Fortress Stadium Lahore.
Waqas Biryani
Waqas Biryani specializes in street style, mouth watering warm biryani you simply cannot miss. While it may not be the ideal place to sit and eat at, however, is the best place to pick up a plate from. Moreover, you can always order a plate and sit in the car and enjoy the treat.
Experts at Waqas Biryani really know what they are doing. They cook huge pots (Daig) of briyani twice day to cater to hundreds of hungry locals. Indeed, they have stood ground when it comes to marking their name in the list of best biryani in Lahore.
Nova Biryani
Nova Biryani takes your taste buds to heaven with their special traditional flavors. Apparently, the chefs hand pick vegetables and herbs from the market to make sure the quality stays intact. Moreover, they serve biryani in hygienically packed boxes.
This unique Biryani hub plays with different meats, different herbs and masalas to offer out-of-this-world taste. The best part is that their Biryani is freshly cooked, perfect for dinner or lunch. You can find Nova Biryani in Johar Town.
Karachi Biryani
Karachi Biryani is ideal for Sindhi Biryani fans. The aromatic biryani is full of rich Sindhi flavors and the meaty taste of chicken truly gives your taste buds a treat.
The best part is the price. It is super affordable and leaves you wanting more every time. Apparently they specialize in chicken briyani but also offer special combos.
Monal Restaurant
The Monal Restaurant is famous for being situated on the Margalla hills in Islamabad. The scenic beauty of the mountains and city lights beneath the sitting area attracts tourists from all around the globe. Moreover, the famous Monal Restaurant offers the best quality food prepared by experienced chefs.
While their menu is vast, what’s best here are the Pakistani dishes because of their authentic recipe. Coming back to Lahore, Monal restaurant also opened up on the rooftop not long ago and all the Lahoris went crazy.
Again, the view from this rooftop restaurant is awesome while the food is totally delectable. The Monal offers ala carte menu, lunch and dinner buffers and individual platters.
They specialize in Biryani, Chicken Handi, BBQ, cheese naans, and other awesome dishes. Be sure to get a taste when you visit Lahore.
Biryani Hut
Biryani Hut is located in Gulberg and it offers a nice dine-in spot while you can always choose to take away too. Again, as the name suggests, this restaurant offers delicious Biryani with chicken, beef, aloo, or plain. It is affordable, hygienic, and recommended.
Biryani King
Biryani King takes inspiration from both east and west to prepare their special biryani. Located at Shadman market, Lahore, this restaurant gets hundreds of customers on a daily basis.
Moreover, Biryani King also offers other Pakistani and Continental cuisines to its customers.
Pakistan is home to the most beautiful and grand mosques. Interestingly, some of them date back to the 17th century. Not only are they significant monuments of national importance, but are also tourist favorite attractions.
Indeed, these sacred hubs pay homage to Pakistan’s deep routed traditions, culture and colorful history.
From the ancient beauty and grandness of Wazir Khan in Lahore to the modern structure of the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, here are the top 7 beautiful mosques in Pakistan you should definitely visit.
Faisal Mosque – Islamabad
The Faisal Mosque in Islamabad has a unique aura. The stunning modern structure inspired by Bedouin Tents is like none other. Interestingly, Faisal Mosque is the 5th largest mosque in the world and the largest in South Asia.
The site was approved by the late president of Pakistan, Marshal Ayub Khan. It is located at the city’s main approach, Shahrah-e-Faisal. Moreover, the Margalla hills create the perfect backdrop for the mosque, showcasing the mountains and the mosque’s structure incredibly.
The crown of Islamabad dates back to 1976 and it was designed by the Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay. He was selected to design it after an international competition. Moreover, a $28 million grant from Saudi King Faisal was given and hence, the mosque bears his name.
Interestingly, the architect captured the spirit, geometry and proportion of the Kaaba abstractly to design this beauty. Instead of using traditional domes, Vedat Dalokay used an eight sided main hall to attract the people.
The grand mosque features a wonderful religious library, a huge lecture hall, a museum, and a café.
If you haven’t visited Faisal mosque yet, you should definitely put it on your list.
Badshahi Mosque – Lahore
This Mughal Era mosque in Lahore is considered the most iconic site of the city. The Badshahi Mosque was constructed by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1671.
Indeed, the mosque showcases beautiful Mughal architecture, all in carved red sandstone and marble inlay. However, the beautiful white marble domes showcase the perfect contrast to the red. The detailed work on the walls is eye-catching and super gorgeous.
The Badshahi mosque is the 2nd largest mosque in Pakistan and is a grand tourist attraction. Apart from that, the locals do their Nikkah ceremony at the mosque while Friday congregational prayers are a sight for sore eyes.
Above all, the mosque lays on 26,000 sq m and can easily accommodate 95,000 people.
Princess Diana, visited the Badshahi Mosque in 1991 and Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, paid a visit during their tour in 2019 too.
Wazir Khan Mosque- Lahore
Sadly, Wazir Khan Mosque is located among the busy streets of old Lahore and is pretty far away from the main city. However, this mosque pretty and eye-catching mosque in Pakistan.
Indeed, it dates back to the 17th century. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the project. Apparently, the construction of the mosque began in 1634 and it eventually finished in 1641. The long construction timeline reflects the detailed and ornately designed structure.
The walls, the domes, the outer corners, and the insides; everything is artistically and colorfully designed. Interestingly, all the exterior and interior walls are covered in thousands of tiny tiles in a mosaic pattern. All the colors come together and reflect brightly when the sunlight touches them.
Moreover, you can also spot poetry from the Holy Quran in the form of verses, beautifully written on the walls.
Shah Jahan Mosque – Thatha
If you love colors, mosaic patterns and historic art, this mosque is the perfect spot for you. The Shah Jahan mosque in Thatta, Sindh also dates back to the 17th century.
Legend reveals this beautiful mosque was gifted by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to the locals as a gesture of appreciation for their hospitality. Again, it was built during the emperor’s reign. This mosque is inspired by the central asian architecture.
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This gorgeous mosque is made from red baked bricks and is aesthetically covered in blue tiles. The white marble domes neutralize the bright colors. Equally important, the mosque is famous for its 93 domes that give off a bluish-white color due to their mosaic art.
Masjid e Tooba – Karachi
Located in Korangi district in Karachi, Sindh, Tooba Masjid is another iconic tourist attraction in the city. This singly domed, pure white marble mosque looks vast, clean, pure and different from all others in Pakistan.
Interestingly the locals refer to it as the Gol masjid. Morover, you will see the locals get together for casual chats, photography, or for picnics as soon as the evening hits and the temperatures drop. They all usually gather around the fountains and other water hubs the mosque offers.
This mosque is not as large as the rest in Pakistan. The main hall can only hold up to 5000 people.
Bhong Mosque – Rahim Yar Khan
The famous Bhong mosque 50 kilometers southwest of Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab province has to be one of the most decorated, colorful and nicely designed mosques. This is not as large as the others. However, this mosque was built over a period of 50 years! It began in 1932 and the construction ended in 1982. Architects and artists from Multan, Karachi, and Rajhastan gathered to create this beauty.
Apparently, as the legend reveals, whenever the project would stop in between the process, someone close to the project died mysteriously! That answers the long timeline of the project.
Tthis mosque won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1986 because of its beautiful design. This architecture marvel is visually stunning. The pictures alone make you want to visit it.
The mosque is pastel blue, silver, candy-floss pink, and bright yellow. The tiled artwork, mirror work on the walls, wooden work on the door frames are all incredible. Moreover, you can also spot Quranic verses calligraphy.
Moreover, very less Pakistani people know about this mosque as opposed to other famous mosques. The people who have an interest in Islamic architecture or Seraiki folk culture love this.
Grand Jamia Mosque – Lahore
The Grand Jamia Mosque in Bahria Town Lahore is new to the scene. It came into existence in 2014 but instantly joined the list of the most beautiful mosques in Pakistan.
Nayyar Ali Dada designed it keeping cultural and artistic aesthetics from other renowned mosques in mind. However, since it is new, it is hence modern and has the latest technological facilities for all the local worshippers.
The 4 million hand-crafted tiles cover the exterior of the mosque while the interior showcases 50 gorgeous chandeliers imported from Iran and out-of-this-world Turkish carpets.
Am I the only one who wishes mangoes came all year long? Indeed, mangoes are the king of fruits for a reason. They are sweet, juicy, sour, tangy, and totally scrumptious.
While some of us prefer eating mangoes in their raw form, others create unique mango recipes for extra satisfaction. I’m a bit of both! Today, I want to shed light on a few super easy mango recipes that are as delicious as they look.
Hence, whether you are looking for a delicious breakfast idea, a cool mango snack, a party favorite, or a savory recipe; we have got you covered.
Take a look at these awesome mango recipes to make your summers even better.
5 Minute Mango Salsa
Mango salsa is a revelation for healthy eaters. Indeed, it is packed with sweet, savory and spicy flavors. Moreover, it only takes 5 minutes to make it. Mango Salsa takes delicious and is perfect for your afternoon snack or your summer pool party.
Recipe: 5-7 minutes Ingredients: Ripe Mangoes 2 Red Onion 1 Cilantro Jalapeno Kosher Salt Mint Leaves Lime Juice Red Chili Flakes
Cut the mangoes into small cubes. Finely mince the onion, cilantro, and jalapeno. Then, take a bowl and add a tablespoon of lime juice. After that, add the salt, red chili flakes and mint leaves (chopped). Add the mangoes along with the rest of the ingredients in the lime mixture. Toss it up and let it rest in the fridge for 15 minutes so that the flavor enhances. Serve.
Mango Smoothie
Quick mango smoothies are the perfect drink to beat the summer heat. Interestingly, they take less than 10 minutes to come together and taste divine. Here’s a super easy smoothie recipe even kids can make.
Blend all the ingredients together in a blender. When you see the froth build up, add in ice cubes for extra chill and froth. Blend for another minute and pour it in glasses. Add whipped cream on top for presentation. Voila!
Mango Shake with a twist
Mango shakes are a must when summers arrive. Interestingly, mango shake is perfect for children, teenagers, adults and even the elderly. I mean, even my cats love mango shake!
However, instead of having the basic mango shake every year, try our new mango shake recipe with a twist and fall in love with chilled shakes once again.
Recipe: 7 minutes
Ingredients:
Mangoes 2
Banana 1
Cream ¼ cup
Milk 2 cups
Vanilla or Caramel Ice-cream 1 cup
Mixed Nuts
Sugar (to taste)
Blend all the ingredients together except the nuts. Then, add ice cubes and blend again for a while. Add crushed nuts on top along with whipped cream for an extra oomph!
Eggless Mango Mousse
Don’t we all love an easy summer dessert made out of mangoes? Interestingly, this eggless mago mousse is not only delicious, but it is heavenly because it is creamy, flavorful and summery.
Recipe: 5 hours
Ingredients:
Mango Puree 2 cups
Heavy Cream 1 cup
Icing Sugar 3 tsp
Gelatin 2 tbsp
Graham Crackers 2 cups
Melted butter ½ cup
Dissolve the gelatin in 5 tbsp boiling water until mixed well. Set aside. Moreover, blend the heavy cream in a different bowl on high speed until soft peaks form. Slowly add mango puree to the cream. Now, pour the gelatin in the mixture and also add the icing sugar. Mix everything well. Set aside.
The base: Crush the graham crackers and add melted butter to it. Set this mixture at the base of your serving dish or serving cups. Add a layer of cream-mango purree mixture on top. Again, add the graham cracker mixture layer. Thus, keep adding layers until you reach the top.
Interestingly, top it off with tiny mango cubes, some frosted cream and mint leaves. In order to set the mixture into a nice thick consistency, refrigerate it for 4 hours or overnight. Serve!
Mango Chuttni
Summers are simply incomplete without a nice home-made mango chuttni! Pakistanis love mango chuttni especially when you eat it with Daal Chawal. The sweet and tangy taste is out of this world and tastes heavenly with sweet as well as savory foods. In short, Mango Chuttni is a nice sauce you can use in different recipes to enhance the flavor.
Recipe: 15 minutes
Over a low heat, heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil and sauté a teaspoon of garlic and giner and a teaspoon of red chili flakes.
Then add the following spices. (cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cloves, turmeric powder and cardamom) in equal quantities. Finally, add chopped mangoes and ½ cup white vinegar and 1 cup sugar to the pot. Slowly cook on low heat to create a sticky mixture.
Once the mixture is cooked for about 20 minutes, mash it with a potato masher into a thick paste. Its done!
Apparently you can store this delicious chuttni in the refrigerator for up to 2 months in airtight jars.
Mango Margarita
For me, Mango Margarita is the perfect warm weather drink which is blissfully refreshing, cool and so sweet. Moreover, instead of using mango juice or mango extracts, you get to use fresh mangoes and it really brings out the natural flavor.
Recipe: 7 minutes
Ingredients:
Frozen Mango Chopped
Lime Juice ¼ cup
Sugar 2 tablespoon
Sea Salt (pinch)
Tequila (optional)
Ice cubes
Blend the frozen mangoes, lime juice, sugar and salt until smooth. Add tequila if you want (optional). Add ice cubes and blend again. Afterwards, use a thick strainer to strain the drink into serving glasses. Voila. Enjoy your refreshing drink with your family and friends.
Grilled Mango Tacos
Surprisingly scrumptious, these mango tacos kick start your taco night like none other. The perfect tangy mangoes, black beans and green spicy sauce melt in your mouth and you simply can’t get enough. Moreover, this taco recipe is gluten free, vegan and dairy-free.
Recipe: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
Mangoes 2
2 garlic cloves
Black beans 2 cups
Black pepper, salt (to taste)
Mango Sauce:
Mango 1
Green Onion 1
Cilantro leaves
¼ tsp cumin powder
¼ tsp kosher salt
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Chipotle powder
Firstly, boil the black beans until tender and fry them in minced garlic for 10 minutes until totally soft. Then, make the mango sauce. Start by dicing the mangoes and onions. Add all the sauce ingredients in a blender and form a fine paste. Add salt or sugar according to taste.
Afterwards, grill the mangoes by cutting them in strips. Add olive oil and kosher salt on top with a brush. Place them on a grill pan and grill them until black from both sides. Set aside.
Finally, warm the tortillas, place them on a tray and add the mango sauce. Add spicy sauce or mayonnaise (optional). Add black beans, fresh disced onions, raddish, grilled mangoes and top it off with finely sliced lettuce. Wrap it up and enjoy.
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Mango Skewers
What is a garden party without teriyaki skewers? This delicious recipe is out-of-the-box, interesting and a party favorite.
Recipe: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
3 honey mangoes
Teriyaki sauce
Boneless chicken 1 kg
Red pepper 1
Orange pepper 1
Onion 1
Capsicum 1
Chop the boneless chicken into cubes. Cook them by adding finely chopped garlic into the heating pan until fragrant. Add the chicken cubes and fry for 2 minutes until white. Add ½ cup water, cumin powder, black pepper powder, salt and teriyaki sauce. At least cook for 15 minutes until the chicken is tender and the the water has dried.
In sum, take the skewers and start adding all the vegetables and chicken along with mango cubes. Once all the skewers are prepared, add teriyaki sauce with a brush and coat all the sides.
Then, grill the skewers on a grill pan and serve hot. Interestingly, you can enjoy these as they are or serve them with white rice as a meal.
There are so many more amazing mango recipes but sadly I can only recommend a few. Please check out more recipes for:
Yummy Mango Cake
Mango Kheer
Mango Chiia Pudding
Homemade Mango Ice cream
Mango Sorbet
Mango Chicken with Rice
If you know any cool mango recipes too, comment below and we will feature them in the article!
