I collected my luggage, and started walking towards the exit. My excitement was at the forefront again, and I was eagerly waiting to see my parents. It had been too darn long. I wasn’t expecting them to be there already, […]
“As-salamu alaykum,” I said cheerfully. “Wa-Alaikum-Salaam” he said, while accepting my passport. “You have three passports!” the immigration officer stated the obvious, as I handed him my passport to be stamped. “Yea..” I whispered. After 15 minutes of passive-agressive drama […]
I was standing in the queue for immigration and security at The Jinnah International Airport. I had landed on the Pakistani soil just a few minutes earlier, and my eyes were still shining bright from witnessing the city of lights […]
So, the royal stay has ended and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have departed from Pakistan. For last 5 days, my Instagram has been flooded with images from their trip, commentary on what she wore and how she followed […]
I have been a German resident for 3 years and 9 months, as of today. It has been a ride like no other. 2016 was the hardest year of my life – I was new in town, and constantly drowning. […]
Last night, some of Pakistani entertainment industry’s brightest stars made their way to Karachi Expo Center for Lux Style Awards 2019. The star power, however substantial, was rather limited. Also, fashion didn’t have a great night, as seasonal tunes were […]
I thought over whether I should write about my experience with Lahori Ink or not, for days. Ultimately, I decided to go ahead with it because that’s what I do. Say it as it is. Might cost me some potential […]
Fashion game in Pakistan this Eid was strong. Many preferred white and pastel over bright and embroidered, and it made the fashion critic in me so happy. What’s even better is that most of the ensembles worn by celebrities this […]
It’s that time of the year again. It’s Eid. Many look forward to it with exemplary gusto; me, not so much. And I haven’t, for a couple of years now. Let me give you the background story. When I was […]
I don’t remember when was the last time I saw a film that made me as emotional as Asim Abbasi’s Cake. Starring Aamina Sheikh (as Zareen), Sanam Saeed (as Zara), Adnan Malik (as Romeo), Syed Mohammad Ahmed and Beo Raana […]