Category: LifeStyle

Lahore –  Sidra Iqbal, a celebrated television journalist and a passionate development activist from Pakistan, is now also the lead consultant and curator of Raabta – A Public Diplomacy Initiative by Serena Hotels.

Iqbal has been involved in a number of development activities in the past that aim to bring a positive change in our society. Sidra is also the consultant for Azme-Naujawan, a youth skills consortium of leading community organizations in Karachi that was launched on International Youth Day (Aug 12) this year in Pakistan.

Iqbal, on being brain behind this initiative, stated, “I am delighted to design and lead Raabta as the Curator. The name ‘Raabta’ literally translates to ‘connection, people’s bridge’ and the forum envisions to put informed and inclusive dialogue at the heart of building a sustainable future. Our three focus areas are Culture, Economy, and Future. We aim to bank on support from academic, corporate and development communities through regular public events on timely subjects.”

Raabta is all set to launch with a spectacular event on Thursday September 14th at Serena Islamabad. A panel discussion is planned for the launch event. It is titled as “Pakistan of Tomorrow – Culture, Economy and Future” and will be moderated by Sidra Iqbal. The panel will have notable speakers who will be speaking about their perspective of present day economic and development trends, role of public diplomacy and the impact of dialogue & inclusion in building our shared future.

 

Lahore –  Masarrat Misbah Makeup (MM), Pakistan’s first and only Halal certified makeup brand, had a splendid makeup show from recently at Fortress Mall.

Masarrat Misbah was the highlight of the exclusive Makeup Show at Fortress Mall that lasted for three days. The event was a success as a huge number of people lined up to get expert makeup advice from the Makeup Maestro Masarrat Misbah herself, and avail the chance to beautify themselves with free makeovers.

“It is always a pleasant surprise to see such a huge response from people, and interact with them on a personal level, and develop a stronger connection. I am extremely thankful to every one of our prestigious customers who came to our stall at the Makeup Show,” stated Masarrat Misbah about the event.

The Masarrat Misbah Makeup had offered free makeovers as well as makeup application tips and tricks to the people visiting the Masarrat Misbah stall.

Lahore –  Pizza Hut, the first international restaurant chain in Pakistan, recently launched its new WOW Deals with the #StackItUp challenge in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore.

Pizza Hut has taken value to a whole new level by introducing the new WOW Deals that offers three boldly priced value deals for all. The first deal has one Personal Pan Pizza, 2 pieces of Garlic Bread and 345ml soft drink, a perfect meal for one. For a party of two, the deal has one regular pizza, four pieces of garlic bread and two 345 ml soft drink bottles. For a larger gathering, the third WOW deal includes one large pizza, six pieces of garlic bread and a 1.75 liter soft drink. All of the deals can be customized to one’s preferences with an option to choose from 12 different toppings and also include options to upgrade meals with a choice of add-ons.

They recently launched this deal during their grand blogger meet up in Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi. The bloggers were seen taking up the #StackItUp challenge and WOWed everyone with their stacking skills. Prominent celebrities such as GoharMumtaz and HaniaAamir also took the #StackItUp challenge, and their stacking attempt videos were posted on Pizza Hut’s official digital platforms.

The #StackItUp challenge would be an easy feat for everyone because the WOW Deals are so economical that one cannot help but order again and again, and keep stacking up the boxes!

About Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut initiated its operations in Pakistan with its first restaurant way back in 1993. The journey that started then continues even today, as the chain holds over 76 outlets, spread all across Pakistan, arguably, the largest restaurant chain in Pakistan. Karachi – the business hub of the nation, also serves as the most populous consumer hub for Pizza Hut in Pakistan. The Clifton outlet of Pizza Hut has won numerous regional rewards for exceptionally high sales volumes, thanks to Our Customers. The team at Pizza Hut has launched amazing flavors and toppings throughout their presence, and continues to do so today. The world renowned topping, Chicken Tikka, was introduced for the first time in Pakistan. Our Customers prefer us because of our innovative products and concepts, and the high level of service quality standards that we set and excel every day, at all our restaurants, touching the lives of thousands.

 Lahore –   Masarrat Misbah Makeup (MM), Pakistan’s first and only Halal certified makeup brand, had a smashing event this weekend at Pakistan’s biggest wedding expo – Pakistan Wedding Show – in Lahore.

Masarrat Misbah Makeup booth was the highlight of the large scale two day event that lasted – with thousands of people thronging in the two days to try the new products, purchase their favourite brand and take beauty & makeup tips from the Makeup Maestro Masarrat Misbah herself.

“I am truly humbled and overwhelmed by the amazing response from everyone who came to the Pakistan Wedding Expo to visit the Depilex & Masarrat Makeup stall.” stated Masarrat Misbah about the event.

“This was a first event of its kind for our brands to be participating in, and it was wonderful to hear firsthand feedback on our products and services from our esteemed customers during the two days.” she further added.

The Masarrat Misbah Makeup and Depilex Group stall had offered free makeovers, makeup application tips and tricks, and exclusive makeup and bridal service packages for brides to be visiting the Expo.

Lahore –  Pakistan’s largest retail and premium clothing brand, Khaadi, has launched its new Luxury and Midsummer three-piece collection via their retail stores and e-store. This collection will be a classic combination of eastern elegance and heritage catering to a diverse range of customers with different tastes. The new collection includes a range of traditional to contemporary designs that are a fusion of ethnic and modern wear.

This collection constitutes of bright colours as Khaadi wants their customers to ‘Embrace the Heat and Celebrate Summer in Style’. The rich tones and intricate embroideries add a unique touch to this collection.

Started in 1998 as a brand that offered loose fabric and kurtas to its customers, today, the brand stands tall locally and internationally. A blend of modernity with traditions, Khaadi, is a name not only known for its quality products but also one that symbolises trust, care and respect.

This collection has officially been launched and is available in all retail stores and e-store.

Lahore – After Black Friday, Pakistan Tech Sale and Shopping Day, a new online shopping trend is about to introduce in Pakistan by Yayvo.com, which is known as #WhatThePrice. It is a unique idea and different from other online shopping campaigns. Now buyers will decide the price of the selected product by using social platform Twitter. Sounds interesting!
The campaign will go live on 4th August 2017, 11 AM. So mark your calendar and decide your lowest price for the selected product at Yayvo.com, which no one else can offer! 
How #WhatThePrice campaign works?
By definition, #WhatThePrice is “More the people will tweet about this campaign on Twitter, the price of the selected product will be reduced depending on the no of tweets by the people.” The idea behind #WhatThePrice is to giving price control back into the hands of the shopper. They will decide the new price of the product by performing this social activity on Twitter.
Everyone wishes about buying the product at their desired price. Now your’s wish is about to get true, all you need is to just tweet about #WhatThePrice tweet, and the product’s price will be automatically reduced at the lowest price. Remember! You can tweet only for once about #WhatThePrice but, you can take help of your friends for lowering the price by with their tweets.
How you can participate in #WhatThePrice Campaign?
#WhatThePrice starts on 4th August 2017 at 11:00 AM, and after following these steps, you can avail the lowest price of the product.
Go to #WhatThePrice http://yayvo.com/what-the-price page between 11 AM to 5 PM on 4th August, 2017.
Then click on the button “Click to Retweet.”
After Retweeting successfully, the actual price of the product will be reduced.
The final reduced price of the product will be announced at the end of the counter then; you will need to grab this product by placing an order before someone else does!
Product will be announced on the day of the event.
Terms and Conditions Apply.
Mark your calendar and decide your lowest price for the selected product at Yayvo.com, which no one else can offer!

Lahore –  Started in the year 1998, Khaadi is a name that represents Pakistan at both an international and a local front. The brand now announces the opening of its second outlet in the historic city of Peshawar which today is not only the capital of the province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but also Pakistan’s 9^th largest city.

Located in a valley very close to the Khyber Pass, the city’s history dates back to 538 B.C.E hence making it the oldest city in Pakistan too. The new store shall feature a wide range of clothing items for women and children. The opening is scheduled to be on 22^nd June 2017 at 9-Kashmir lodge, Near Abdara Chowk, Main University Road, Peshawar.

Realizing the history of this city and promising to keep its traditions alive, this new store is given a rustic warehouse look. Spread across an area of 18,000 square feet, the architecture of the new store presents high ceilings, burnt wood and natural light to emphasize on the historical aspect of the city. On the other hand, the urban warehouse look gives a modern touch to the store reflecting Khaadi’s philosophy which revolves around uniting art, community, culture, and traditions.

Khaadi has always focused on its customers and improving their experience. The store will operate throughout the week and continue to provide its customers with the best quality clothing in the best retail landscape of Pakistan.

About Khaadi:

Khaadi first opened its doors in 1998 in Karachi, Pakistan offering customers kurtas and loose fabric made from hand-woven fabric. Shamoon Sultan, the chairman and founder, had the intent of reviving the ancient craft of the handloom and popularizing the traditional medium in a contemporary manner.

Khaadi defines its lines as Concepts and initially had Prêt (Ready-to-Wear), Unstitched (Fabric) and Man (Eastern Wear). Over the years, Khaadi has introduced a number of new Concepts including Khaas (featuring exclusive and limited-edition pieces), Kids (for 2-12 year olds), Accessories (jewellery, stoles and handbags) and Home (featuring furniture, bedding and bath items).

 

Lahore –  Masarrat Misbah, an entrepreneur, a philanthropist and one of the pioneers of the hair and beauty industry of Pakistan is the founder and creative leader for Masarrat Misbah Makeup that introduced two new summer sensational shades of Lip Varnish, MM Orange and Viola, in the existing range of classic colors.

Masarrat Makeup is the first Halal Certified Makeup brand to launch in Pakistan, not using any harmful chemicals or intoxicants in the entire collection.

Massarat Misbah, Founder of MM Makeup speaking about the launch said “We want to offer the best of global beauty trends for the Pakistani women, while at the same time providing them with top quality cosmetics in affordable prices. The new colors are one of a kind which can be worn on events as well as are perfect for daily wear in the summer months.”

“Inshallah, in the coming month we plan to add new additions in the Masarrat Misbah Makeup range, as well as increasing our presence in the key beauty & cosmetic outlets all over Pakistan” she further added.

Masarrat Misbah Makeup is available online for customers in Pakistan only, for cash on delivery purchases and will be available online for international and credit card customers, as well as at leading outlets across Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad.

About MM Makeup:

MM Makeup is the first Halal Certified Makeup brand to launch in Pakistan, not using any non-permissible animal substances or intoxicants in the entire product range.

 

 Lahore –  Pakistan’s premium clothing brand, Khaadi announced the opening of its new retail outlet at the World Trade Center, Rawalpindi. Located at Giga Mall, just 10 minutes away from the Benazir Bhutto International Airport, the store will feature its finest clothing items for men, women and children, as well as Khaadi Home from Saturday 10th June 2017.

As a brand committed to promoting the culture and traditions of Pakistan, Khaadi‘s new store takes its inspiration from the flora and greenery that surrounds Islamabad. Reflecting the life of the twin cities, the new Khaadi store expresses nature blended with modern living and actively infuses Khaadi‘s brand philosophy to unite art, culture and nature in the most relaxed of settings.

Conceptualised by architect Shahid Abdullah along with landscape artist, Anjum Pervaiz the store not only highlights the diverse Khaadi product range but brings to life an original setting that depicts warmth and openness which motivates the customers to search within themselves.

Celebrating the opening of the new store, Khaadi is offering 35% flat discount on all its products for customers shopping on June 10 & 11, 2017.

The new store will be open throughout the week and provide customers with a chance to enjoy quality products in one of the best retail settings in Pakistan.

For additional information, please visit www.khaadionline.com

For more information visit:

Web: www.khaadi.com/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/khaadi/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/instakhaadi/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_Khaadi

Lahore –  Pakistan’s premium clothing and lifestyle brand, has launched an exclusive Khaadi Lawn two piece collection via their retail network and their e-store.

As spring turns into summer, Khaadi introduces its latest collection inspired from the warmth of the sun and the cool breeze of the sea. Each design reflects the theme of fusion where texture meets color and design meets trend to create a fresh, unique experience. The collection offers a wide range of hues and prints ensuring there will be something in store for everyone.

The collection features designs with a mix of ethnic and modern unstitched two piece garments, inclusive of Kameez with Dupatta or Shalwar with Kameez. Each print has been designed keeping spring and summer in mind, giving women the perfect feel for the season.

Khaadi has included various stitching tips along with stitched designs in the catalogue to help customers achieve quality tailoring and styling, setting them apart from everyone else.

The new lawn collection will be unveiled on the 23^rd of March nationwide and will be available in stores and online at www.khaadi.com

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About Khaadi:

Khaadi first opened its doors in 1998 in Karachi, Pakistan offering customers kurtas and loose fabric made from hand-woven fabric. Shamoon Sultan, the chairman and founder, had the intent of reviving the ancient craft of the handloom and popularizing the traditional medium in a contemporary manner.

Khaadi defines its lines as Concepts and initially had Prêt (Ready-to-Wear), Unstitched (Fabric) and Man (Eastern Wear). Over the years, Khaadi has introduced a number of new Concepts including Khaas (featuring exclusive and limited-edition pieces), Kids (for 2-12 year olds), Accessories (jewellery, stoles and handbags) and Home (featuring furniture, bedding and bath items).