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Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Top fashion designer Asim Jofa is all set to launch his second campaign of the year titled ‘Shehr-e-Yaar’. The collection primarily features luxury lawn ensembles and is specifically created as an ode to the scenic beauty of northern Pakistan. As one of Pakistan’s most superb designers who is known for continuously being engaged in several socially responsible projects, the designer has hand-picked the destinations in celebration of not just the glorious landscapes alone but also the necessity of clothing being inclusive for people from all parts of the country. The campaign also features renowned names such as Kinza Hashmi and Shahzad Noor who have collaborated for the first time ever for Asim Jofa’s assemblage of distinguished designs.

The teaser for the collection ‘Shehr-e-Yaar’ has already been released and showcases some of the most breathtaking locations in the subcontinent. With mesmerizing views, there are equally captivating silhouettes to follow. The post was put up on Jofa’s Instagram page with the caption, “This summer let’s venture into SHEHR-E-YAAR…. Asim Jofa’s Luxury Lawn Collection. It is a memorable experience & a journey of creation spanning over months, each design tells a tale of endless love & hard work which has been poured into its creation. It is shot in the breathtaking landscapes of Skardu weaving an enchanting tale with its expanse of scenic beauty providing a perfect canvas for this stunning collection. So brace yourself this season to fall deeply in love with ASIM JOFA’s SHEHR-E-YAAR.”

Asim Jofa is all set to break barriers once again by highlighting Pakistan’s finest locations through his innovative designs which stay true to the heart of this nation’s traditions. With 23 designs in total, the game-changing fashion campaign of 2022 by Asim Jofa is said to blow away audiences with its lineup of locations as well as its meticulously crafted clothing. With intricately crafted designs for men and women, the collection will showcase another array of some of the designer’s finest work.

Asim Jofa’s ‘Shehr-e-Yaar’ luxury lawn collection is already making waves across the board. The design maestro has several other projects in the pipeline. More on that will be disclosed at a later date.

Lahore (Nut Desk)

Dubai witnessed the most glamorous wedding engagement of the year at the luxurious Armani hotel on Jan 20th 2022. The theme of the evening was an enchanted forest and left the guests awestruck with the exquisite décor. It beautifully underscored the captivating romantic ambience of the occasion. Princess Sania Mulk who hails from the Royal family of Nawabs of Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India, was betrothed to US based Bilal Khalid Ahmed in a heartwarming ceremony attended by several high profile dignitaries and celebrities from the world of sport and cinema. Princess Sania is the daughter of the well-known industrialist Nawab Shaji Ul Mulk & the late Farha Mariyum Khatoon. It may be recalled that the family’s forefather, the late Nawab Gulam Rasool Khan Panni was the last ruler of Kurnool and was amongst the freedom fighters that fought the British army as an ally of Tippu Sultan. Late Nawab Alaf Khan and late Nawab Anis Ul Mulk are the paternal and maternal grandfathers of the bride. With a degree in architecture earned from the prestigious Virginia Tech Sania is now launching her career at HKS, arguably one of the best architectural firms in the world, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Son of Mr. & Mrs. Khalid and Ghazala Ahmed who are settled in the United States along with their 4 sons and daughter, Bilal has completed his Bachelors of Material Science degree with a specialization in Nuclear Engineering from Virginia Tech.

He is currently with the US Department of State, helping design systems for the US Embassies & Consulates around the world. Nawab Shaji Ul Mulk, whose dedication and hard work have been instrumental in creating an impressive business empire across different portfolios and disciplines including the now globally famous T10 cricket tourney is now playing the role he loves best: that of a proud and doting father.

Among the many dignitaries who were present at this dazzling and glamorous wedding were Her Excellency Mrs. Nicoleta Teodorovici, Consul General of Romania, His Excellency Dr. Aman Puri, Consul General of India, the star from South India Raai Laxmi aka Lakshmi Rai, Mr. Azad Moopen, Chairperson Aster DM Healthcare, Mr. Hussein Adam Ali, Chairman Swiss Arabian Group, Mr.Paras Shahdadpuri, Chairman Nikai Group and. Mr. Fakhruddin Ajmal, Ajmal Perfumes, Mr. Faisal Zarooni, Group of Companies, Mr. Sohan Roy, Chairman Aries Group.

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Saba Qamar will soon be seen sharing the screen with her favourite co-star after a long time.

Saba Qamar has a number of projects slated for release this year. She will be playing the lead in the film Ghabrana Nahi Hai, web series Naina ki Sharafat, and drama serial Fraud, which will star Mikaal Zulfiqar and Ahsan Khan. She will play a police officer in Umer Ahmed’s Serial Killer, but it is yet not confirmed whether it will be a drama or a film.

On Monday, Ahsan Khan shared a video of him with Saba from the set of their upcoming project and gave their fans an insight into their collaborations over the years.

“Finally my favourite, one and only,” Ahsan says in the video. 

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“And he’s my favourite,” Saba responds. “There’s no room for doubt.”

Saba and Ahsan then start talking about their previous projects, including Daastan that brought them together on the screen for the first time in 2010. Daastaan was followed by Paani Jaisa Pyar in 2011. The pair then appeared in a film for ZEE5 titled Moomal Rano in 2017.

Saba called Ahsan her “favourite co-star” in the comments. In 2021, Saba appeared in the music video for Abrarul Haq’s song Begum Shak Karti Hai.

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Veteran actor Rashid Naz passed away in Islamabad Monday morning at 4:00 AM. He was 73 years old.

Actor Hasan Noman’s better half, actor Madiha Rizvi took to Instagram early on 17th January to reveal the news of her father-in-law’s demise. She wrote, “Our dearest Baba Rashid Naz Has left this world peacefully this morning.” The actress went on to request her followers to recite Surah Fateha for the “departed soul.”

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Countless celebrities were quick to console Madiha Rizvi and to pour-in love and prayers for the deceased.

Mawra Hocane wrote, “Such a wonderful happy soul! May Allah bless him to be among his closest ones InshaAllah. Strength & love for all of you.”

Omair Rana penned, “Verily all come from Him and to Him all must return. You guys gave him loads of love and served him till the last. May Allah ease your pain and bless you.”

Born on September 9, 1948, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Rashid Naz acted in numerous dramas and movies. He started off his career in 1971 and acted in some spectacular projects including Dasht, Namos, Zama Jang, and Dakit, to name a few.

His acting in Shoaib Mansoor’s Khuda Kay Lian, Karachi to Lahore, and Verna won countless hearts. Rashid Naz also aced his character in the 2015 Bollywood movie ‘Baby‘, starring Akshay Kumar and Mikaal Zulfiqar, with complete mastery.

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Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) WB by Hemani officially launched their exclusive sports fragrances in a star-studded affair at The Forest restaurant in uptown Karachi on the evening of 15th January 2022. Designed especially for sports aficionados and scented by the country’s top cricketers’ choice of fragrances, this exclusive collection takes inspiration from Hassan Ali, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, and Sana Mir, who have set examples with their stellar performances, paving the way for future generations.

The launch event unveiled four exclusive exciting fragrances named after the public’s favorite cricket athletes, namely: Googly – Shadab Khan Edition, Bouncer – Hassan Ali Edition, Sixer – ImadWasim Edition, and Inspire – Sana Mir Edition.

Pakistan cricket team’s all-rounder Shadab Khan’s limited edition perfume encapsulates the outstanding ‘Googly’ bowling he is known for in the form of a fine fragrance. While Hassan Ali’s remarkable first-class ‘Bouncers’ have won him the title preserved in this special edition perfume. In appreciation of ImadWasim, Pakistan’s most admired batsman known for scoring sixes, WB by Hemani has launched the special edition perfume ‘Sixer’ to celebrate his ultimate Cricketer Spirit. Last but not the least, in collaboration with Sana Mir, WB by Hemani launched an exclusive edition perfume ‘Inspire’ to inspire the star’s young fans across the country.

The WB by Hemani Sports Fragrances launch event featured all four exclusive fragrances on display with the sports, entertainment, and media industry present to support and cheer on the inclusion of sporty scents in the WB by Hemani fragrance range. Well-known faces such as Aijaz Aslam, Zhalay Sarhadi, Osama Tahir,JuvariaAbbasi, Yasir Nawaz, Sachal Afzal, MahaTahirani, Amir Adnan, Nadia Hussain, HumayunAlamgir, KanwarArsalan, TipuSahrif, Jaweria Ali, ZarmeenaIkram, Obaid Sheikh, Sameeha Saeed, Adnan Shah Tipu, Naveed Raza, JunaidAkram, Zafar Abbas,and Shafaat Ali were present at the event, as well as WaseemBadami himself, who introduced the fragrance range and gave a few details regarding each scent and how it matched the sportsperson.

“For the love of cricket, we at Hemani have poured our hearts and souls into four exclusive special edition sports range fragrances in collaboration with Pakistan’s favorite cricketers Hassan Ali, ImadWasim, Shadab Khan, and Sana Mir; and we hope that you will love these natural sporty fragrances as much as your beloved sport-stars”, commented Mustafa Hemani – CEO of Hemani Group, speaking on the occasion.

WB by Hemani’s natural, chemical and toxin-free fragrances not only provide a range of earthy, natural smelling products but also draw much-needed attention to the Pakistani sports community. Hemani has been long established as the leading herbal & natural company that carries forward their promise of authentic & naturally sourced products.

The limited edition of Googly, Bouncer, Sixer, and Inspire is available for pre-order at 10% discount at https://wbhemani.com/sports-fragrances

Karachi (Muhammad Yasir) Leading Food brand Fresh Street was one of the top attractions at this years’ Karachi Eat Festival, with its unique offerings of the mouth-watering delicacies from all corners of the world. The Karachi Eat is being held at the Breach View Park from 14 to 16th January 2022, and is being managed under strict health and safety protocols, and COVID SOPs & regulations.

The long list of Fresh Street menu items on the offering, in line with the event regulations, is comprised of all the items within the price range of 100 to 200 rupees, and includes the crisps of Fresh Street warps, salads, potato fries, with flavored sauces of choice, and the sweetness of ice cream bites and scoops.

“With Fresh Street, we are presenting the tastes of the world with our imported products from across the globe, and at a very nominal price, for people to enjoy it to the fullest” shared Samrah Munsub, Founder and Director of Samrah Enterprises, the distributor for Fresh Street, Dandy, and Hills&Vales brands. “The idea is to share the best chef recipes, so can be used in every household kitchen”.

Fresh Street, a brand distributed under the Samrah Enterprises, has a large product-line to offer, starting with the condiments category with a complete range of seasoned sauces, syrups, mayonnaise, and vinegars, to an assorted range of frozen products that includes potato-fries mixed vegetables, strawberries, broccoli etc. All these products are of European origin and are being proudly packed in Pakistan, representing a mélange of Western and Eastern cuisine culture.

The festival inaugurated by the Governor Sindh Mr. Imran Ismail, saw the attendance of people from all walks of life to enjoy the festivities while maintaining the health SOPs and regulations with mandatory face-masks, vaccination certificate check, and online ticketing to avoid any gathering.