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The road less traveled: Nilofer Shahid The name of Nilofer Shahid, directeuse de stylisme of the fashion house Meeras, habitually evokes images of regal and old world grandeur, an almost elusive yet....		United we (don’t) stand  It has been the dream of many in the fashion world to see the establishment of a united Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) which functions as a legitimate body....
Beating the Danka drum Beneath layers of supra-modernisation lies a city struggling to stay in touch with a culture hijacked by Bollywood and the erroneous idea of development. Helping to revive...		Between the lines Details is perhaps one of Lahore’s quintessential fashion success stories. Characteristically formal and bridal, the striking range includes sumptuous silks, breath-taking....
Romancing the stone Lahore is fast catching up with the cult of designer accessories. Jewellery has always been the Punjabi woman’s passion (and the Punjabi man’s permit to the woman’s heart)...		Street fashion, Lahore-style Among the first few things that you notice about the female populace of Lahore is the fact that they are highly fashion conscious. Most women in Lahore follow the whimsical....
The light at the end Syed Noor has done it again. His Majajan became a nationwide success and helped local industry get rid of the Gujjar and badmash flicks that had been polluting the screen....		Remembering Zafar Samdani There are so many ways of remembering a man, but to me Zafar Samdani was the reason for moving to Lahore, a decision that changed my life forever....
Now showing! The subject of much controversy and criticism in filmi circles, here’s a good look at a number of Punjabi films and their rather amusing titles that have taken...		Lost in transition The pre-80s was undoubtedly the golden era of Pakistani films when people used to wait for their favourite stars’ work on auspicious occasions like Eid and Independence Day....
The years gone by: Swaran Lata When one speaks of legends, the mind instantly paints a picture of grandeur. Consider an actress who was labelled ‘tragedy queen’ for her moving performances...		What lies beneath It is hard to define Samina Ahmed in a few words; she is a hard core boss, an understanding colleague, a caring mother, a dedicated artiste, an astute director/producer....
Diversions abound The typical reaction of the average Karachiite to the mention of Lahore or Lahorites, directly or indirectly resonates something to this effect: “Oh, they know exactly how to have fun.”...		Up-staged! “Lahore: In a bid to ban all ‘vulgarity and indecent dancing’ from the commercial stage, a new code of ethics is being drawn up ... the proposed code of ethics will...