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Fashion, destroying Pakistan from within

Dawn.com Published April 14, 2014
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Traitors are everywhere in Pakistan - but in fashion they have found their home.

We are all aware of the plot to break Pakistan into 46 pieces to benefit the liberal, secular (read: evil) western agenda. We are all aware of who is orchestrating attacks within our borders, using HAARP to destroy our land, pretend-killing 'terrorist-number-one' to defame us and our army.

However, the most insidious part of this evil undertaking is the 'sixth generation war' aka 'war version 3.0 beta' which consists of 'soft attacks' that undermine our culture, our traditions, our very roots!

This is where our fashion industry comes in - exploited, corrupted, overtaken by foreign/paid agents who are out to destroy the country through 'experimental cuts' and 'wacky designs'.

Do not be fooled. There are millions of dollars, nay, billions being pumped into this artificial industry to destroy us, particularly our vulnerable young males.

Don't believe me? Revealed below, for the first time, is undeniable proof of the evil agenda at work. Hundreds of hours were spent by a team of 12 dedicated patriots building the mountain of evidence for you below.

Anti-Pakistan, liberal, extremist fashionistas exposed!

It is now up to all true patriots to save Pakistan by demanding a complete ban of fashion shows. If that fails, it is vital for all patriots to infiltrate the fashion world and stay two steps ahead of the anti-Pakistan agenda. If you would like to donate towards this noble venture, please contact us here.

Disclaimer: For all the gairatmand chaps, the above piece is unfortunately a work of satire.

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Saad Gadit
Apr 14, 2014 01:27pm
Was that sarcastic?
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sajeel
Apr 14, 2014 01:29pm
trying to create controversy... epic fail article...
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Praneet
Apr 14, 2014 01:31pm
KILL INDIA, ENEMY, lol On The other hand, it is Pakistan which is being killed everyday.
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wasim
Apr 14, 2014 01:33pm
Don't give us Lecture. You are not God.What is right or wrong they know.Do your work. shut your mouth.
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Rashid
Apr 14, 2014 01:34pm
Get a life will ya! you don't like it? IGNORE! let people decide for themselves what is right and whats not...
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Shoaib D.Kasuri
Apr 14, 2014 01:37pm
Thanks man at least you are the first who elevated your voice against this disintegrative shameful act truly against not only Islamic culture but being a so called Islamic democratic Pakistan's culture. We surprisingly have become habitual of imitating other's cultures without taking care of its horrible impacts & consequences towards our traditions and upcoming generations. Allah will not change the state of people as long as they are not willing to change by themselves (Surah No.13 AL-Rad-Verse no.11) As narrated by our great poet (Iqbal) too. So, wake up Pakistan not for others but for your sake!
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ABC
Apr 14, 2014 01:38pm
if your not being sarcastic u shud go home and kill urself..
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Sabeen Khan
Apr 14, 2014 01:46pm
Are you trying to become NFP?
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SR
Apr 14, 2014 01:46pm
The post seems to be an overly cryptic veiled satire on the retrogressive mindset of the majority in the 'land of the pure'. Though the suggested suitable changes on the right hand side of the picture detailing the burqa-clad prig were intended for mild hilarity, I believe this is indeed the direction that this country is heading. No voice for the liberals in this land! Alas!
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Sarosh
Apr 14, 2014 01:48pm
Dear author, u r sick !
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Shahab Usmani
Apr 14, 2014 01:55pm
Please tell me this article is meant to be sarcastic!
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Aneel
Apr 14, 2014 01:58pm
@JAHANZAIB HAQUE - Are you writer really?? You are manipulating things as child. Grow up Man; This thing is not allowed and allowed.
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Hadi
Apr 14, 2014 01:59pm
Shame on you author, u look well educated and yet you sound like an absolute idiot for referring hindus as our enemies.. shame on you ! no wonder we dont have peace in this country..
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Shahaan
Apr 14, 2014 02:00pm
We don't care about design whether it comes from the east or west. But what we have to take care of is that the men and women should make sure that their clothing is according to the standards of our culture and religion and more acceptable locally.
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Shahab Usmani
Apr 14, 2014 02:00pm
Hahaha.. just read the disclaimer.. phewww!
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Aneel
Apr 14, 2014 02:01pm
LOL! One of the worst article have ever read. Trying to manipulate things childishly. Grow up man go get a life.
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Monty
Apr 14, 2014 02:07pm
Even satire and sarcasm needs more than just a colored marker man
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ghazala
Apr 14, 2014 02:07pm
No consistency in the text. I just couldn't get the hidden message behind this piece of writing. I am not really fond of this fashion but still labeling designers traitor is way too much. Blogger himself doesn't look very Pakistani. The change shud start from within then preach to rest of the country.
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Hei Jeem
Apr 14, 2014 02:09pm
Psst everyone, u missed something out above: "Disclaimer: For all the gairatmand chaps, the above piece is unfortunately a work of satire."
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uaahmed
Apr 14, 2014 02:10pm
good attempt man, the suggested changes for the vovering of the face gave it away, the Pro liberal idiots who literally took this article seriously and balking for liberal rights, are advised to read the disclaimer at the end lol Disclaimer: For all the gairatmand chaps, the above piece is unfortunately a work of satire. for the Ghairatmand/ religious zealots, please go and think...
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Yousuf Wasil
Apr 14, 2014 02:10pm
I found the article very amusing! Good Satire! The last image with "approved" is hilarious!
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uaahmed
Apr 14, 2014 02:10pm
@Saad Gadit: read the disclaimer at the end
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Jibran T. Siddiqui
Apr 14, 2014 02:11pm
I don't expect trolls coming out from Dawn.
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uaahmed
Apr 14, 2014 02:11pm
@wasim: read the disclaimer, the writer is pro liberal
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uaahmed
Apr 14, 2014 02:11pm
@Shoaib D.Kasuri: and here comes the thought police :p
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uaahmed
Apr 14, 2014 02:12pm
@Shahab Usmani: read the disclaimer at the end
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uaahmed
Apr 14, 2014 02:12pm
@Hadi: bhai read the disclaimer at the end
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Ikram
Apr 14, 2014 02:16pm
Thank you Author for the article. I consider this article as your honest option - not just sarcasm. If we call ourselves "Muslims" and believe in our creator, we should also believe and obey His rules. It is extreme hypocrisy that we call Allah when we are in trouble, and don't follow his rules when He helped us get out of tougher times. May Allah help us all in understanding and following the right path. Ameem.
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bilal mirza
Apr 14, 2014 02:23pm
only NFP can do NFP styled satire. miss hai.
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Abdullah Umer
Apr 14, 2014 02:23pm
What are you trying to say sir? Does this all types of fashion etc have any connection with the common man? I am not talking about religion nor ethics just want to tell you that in my point of view its just the waste of money and resources that should be use in other ways for the development of our Youth.
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khurram Qadir
Apr 14, 2014 02:24pm
you and NFP are sick people who try to do satire and end up being satanic. By the way i live and work in the UK. Being naked is not the sign of being advanced. Why we like to take the bad thing from the western civilization like nakedness, alchohol and forification. Where as hardwork , honesty and justice go down the drain. These so called liberals are nothing but liberal fascists and quiet dumb at that. And the sad part is that they misguide a lot of people. May Allah guide all of us.
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Mujtaba
Apr 14, 2014 02:24pm
All the stupids out there.. It is sarcastic! Although How it qualified as a sarcastic article is a conundrum for me! Worst kinds of satire.
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Abdullah Umer
Apr 14, 2014 02:25pm
@Saad Gadit: Failed attempt by a writer..........
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wasim
Apr 14, 2014 02:25pm
@Jhaque: Close your eyes.Who told u to watch? Grow up Man.
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Dr Basheer
Apr 14, 2014 02:27pm
Ummm ... actually wearing Kajal for men is actually a tradition in Islamic teachings. It has however gotten out of fashion, otherwise 20-30 years ago you'd see many children and adult men wear Kajal especially after taking a bath/shower. So don't think the sarcasm is applicable in this case.
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ROHIT PANDEY
Apr 14, 2014 02:29pm
For Pakistanis, tough existentialist problems to grapple with....along with mundane day-to-day problems! Good luck!!!:):):)
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nabeel
Apr 14, 2014 02:29pm
@wasim: kawa chal hans ki chal aur apni chal bhe bol gayea tum is hi tarha ho
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nabeel
Apr 14, 2014 02:31pm
@ABC: nice phr apnea ghar walo ko bhe yea dresses phanea kea liyea diyea karo
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loveindian
Apr 14, 2014 02:31pm
Hhahah.....DAWN moderates our comments but leaves such articles??? I just want to ask the author who is he to approve disapprove?? Burn the books who make you robot and give you daily wisdom dictats. We are free living beings and can decide for ourselves...... Definitely the author has spent his childhood in a deoband madrassa
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Musafir
Apr 14, 2014 02:31pm
Very well done, sir. A rare sight of article in Dawn newspaper. A good thing to read after ages in Dawn.
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ashok kumar lal
Apr 14, 2014 02:32pm
a country of beautiful women and handsome men
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Hassan
Apr 14, 2014 02:33pm
@wasim: agree with u buddy ..... bt instead i would say "follow what you believe in" why didnt u shut up instead of asking him to do so ?????
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Yasser
Apr 14, 2014 02:33pm
NFP style. :) And can't believe there are many here who have actually taken this satire seriously. Hahaha. Hilarious, nevertheless.
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Aima
Apr 14, 2014 02:36pm
THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE. HE'S KIDDING. HE'S NOT SERIOUS. BREATHE PEOPLE.
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Miss Jamal
Apr 14, 2014 02:39pm
what are you trying to tell ? Doesn't these things happen in past ? or is it the first time a fashion show being held in Pakistan? Awaiting for your answer Author
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loveindian
Apr 14, 2014 02:41pm
We want to see the pakisthani beauties man! Why kill our fun. The burkha is such a fun killer. Chillax and keep your fundamentals with urself.
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Faiz
Apr 14, 2014 02:45pm
Yes, we in the larger cities of Pakistan are a whole confused lot of people, the new generations of which have no idea about their culture and religious values. That is the main reason why we are heading to where we have been heading........into deeper and deeper depths. We follow the West blindly. If we prefer to do so, we should relocate to those "greener" pastures and stop corrupting our society.
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Saad
Apr 14, 2014 02:45pm
It was meant to be a joke, people. Calm yourselves.
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Charlie
Apr 14, 2014 02:46pm
I don't know either the author being serious or sarcastic !!!
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Omar
Apr 14, 2014 02:48pm
OMG. what a lame attempt at sarcasm.... i think this is working in the other direction...a really really distasteful piece...!
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Sonia K
Apr 14, 2014 02:48pm
Read the disclaimer and the article. .... and have read better articles by the writer. .... if u had to bring the event to the limelight. ... there were better ways to do it.... not by crapping on what the majority thinks ..... coz u can't change it..... and they are a majority. .... no matter how liberal u get u live in the same country and eat the same food and are facing the same systems and problems. Change ur perspective before LABELLING someone non-liberal and unsupportive coz factually all the pics u posted have no ounce of Pakistani culture in them!
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Sak
Apr 14, 2014 02:51pm
Guys relax, it was meant to be sarcastic. The comments section does suggest we are a very intolerable soceity which seems to think it knows everything.
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aarimh
Apr 14, 2014 02:52pm
Pathetic in the highest order.
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Agha
Apr 14, 2014 02:52pm
I feel sorry for those who are taking this post seriously. The poor author had to include a disclaimer to let you all know that he was being sarcastic.
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Ali
Apr 14, 2014 02:54pm
Haha nice piece of satire. But you can't beat NFP! And I'm surprised why so many people think this is a serious article, put your thinking caps on people!
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Manal
Apr 14, 2014 02:55pm
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Hilarious.
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ahsan
Apr 14, 2014 02:56pm
Epic Fail.
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WaleedKhan
Apr 14, 2014 02:56pm
I like this Article, Gud Work Good combination of humor and truth
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AKA
Apr 14, 2014 02:58pm
The problem actually starts from the school. What we are taught there is not as per the ideology of Pakistan. Also in a society where there will be extremist defaming religion by using it for their personal interests the liberal minds will also go towards extremism on the otherside and vice versa also applies. Media has this responsibility to promote tourism and sports as a means of recreation instead of dancing on the Bollywood tunes.
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WaleedKhan
Apr 14, 2014 02:59pm
@Hadi: Ya ryt hindu people are your friends and i appreciate your stupidness because thy never ever consider your thr friend they are at least loyal to thr nation
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Necromancer
Apr 14, 2014 02:59pm
LOLZ at the third image, Shahid Bhai now what do you have to say on this nazuk surat-e-hal
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A
Apr 14, 2014 03:02pm
why can i not click on the donation link? the link is broken..
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Zaresh
Apr 14, 2014 03:02pm
What the hell did I just see?
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Sami Ullah Swati
Apr 14, 2014 03:03pm
We are all born naked! Purely ecological without any dispute. And the apparel we adopt take roots in places where we are born. So, better to at least have the signature of your culture preserved and valued across the global diversity of fashion/dress style rather following of others. We do have our identity rooted in our cultural brought up and for the most part not polluted yet in the ~70% rural Pakistani populations. Please, keep it alive!!!!!!!!!!!
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Pakistani
Apr 14, 2014 03:05pm
Hahahaha!!! hilarious. FYI everyone, this article is satire, kindly read the disclaimer below.
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Abbas
Apr 14, 2014 03:08pm
Hey, all that u said above is very write but tell me your own paper will be covering the same event completely and put on their reviews and photos of the products showcased at the event, how cum you want us to stop while your own newspaper or others publications wil be covering the same event and promotin this so called faishons which is destroying the whole nation. first it is you media who do something.
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charlie
Apr 14, 2014 03:11pm
Author please join TTP (they need you)
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Syed Hussain Akbari
Apr 14, 2014 03:13pm
Such fashions generate Talibanism and fanatism and that with justification. Isn't it ? Nothing against fashions. But, how far bare legs,bare thighs,bare waists and bare upper parts are justified not only in our society but also the world over, need to be analyzed with deep thinking keeping in view what the Almighty God expects from the human being when compared with animals. Believe me the more a woman is covered the more sexy she appears as is also narrated in the western society.
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kashif
Apr 14, 2014 03:15pm
This nation's women are already said bye bye to Duppatas.... few modest models and news casters use their hairs as semi duppata..... Let it happen what is happening....this nation is going down only by all means anyways
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Hammad
Apr 14, 2014 03:18pm
Very well written article and very good point point raised by the author. I appreciate his efforts. #ThinkPakistan
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Saira Z.
Apr 14, 2014 03:18pm
Sorry to say the obvious: Janazeb Haque always writes crap - previously in ET, now in Dawn. What does he try to be, a myth-buster or a conspiracy theorist?
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Danish
Apr 14, 2014 03:19pm
@poor author..I think the same evil fashion shows also happened in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Egypt, list can go on.. but of course these countries have been freed by US & its allies atlast after long dictatorships.. now enjoyin democracy all the time.. n forgot the biggest fashion show which happens in Palestine everyday.. i think Rachel Corrie was one of the poor models in this fashion show..
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Rahat
Apr 14, 2014 03:29pm
What a waste of time it was to read this crap.. Calling someone traitor because of his/her dressing? Are you out of your mind? Let people live their live's in their own way, you are no one to judge anyone.
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Kublai
Apr 14, 2014 03:29pm
READ THE DISCLAIMER ! ! ! THIS IS SATIRE ! !
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Sara Niazi
Apr 14, 2014 03:32pm
lolzzzz... loved reading every bit if it.... !
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Pakistani
Apr 14, 2014 03:36pm
in comments portion i read a few and decided to say something as well, people who are abusing the author of this article have no idea that what are they saying.. if they can survive in shameless society we are heading towards then they lost their souls.. they can accept their sisters and daughters with such exposure??? attack of indian and western culture would only help us to destroy our lives and values...
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S Abbas
Apr 14, 2014 03:36pm
Cannot decide which is more hilarious, the article or the reader comments!! :D good job J Haque!!
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chakraborty
Apr 14, 2014 03:37pm
@khurram Qadir: Working in U.K. is not an achievement or sign of you being advanced in any respect. There are sick people like Anjum Chaudhary in U.K. too. There are many liberal and broad minded people in Pakistan and many conservative, orthodox and hypocrites in U.K. Fashion is about expression and creativity. Fashion is part of Human civilization from 1000 of years. And don't blame or curse western civilization sitting in West. If you don't like it, please leave the place.
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zeeshan
Apr 14, 2014 03:40pm
Dear Brother Jahanzeb. Salaam to you. There are all kind of ppl and the reality is nothing but Islamic Teachings. You wrote it according to it & i pray for you to be more darer to expose such black sheeps who say it retrogression. Keep it up and let the ignorants be in the world of ignorance and let the truth seekers be more aware!!! Best regards,
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mba
Apr 14, 2014 03:40pm
Really hilarious! An intelligent patchwork of words and photos.
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Parvez
Apr 14, 2014 03:42pm
Had a good laugh.........nicely done. The brilliance of satire is that the message is subtle but the voice conveying it is loud and clear. What's hilarious .... and disturbing, is that it tends to fly over people's heads.
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Parvez
Apr 14, 2014 03:46pm
@Hei Jeem: Good of you to point this out.......BUT if people needed this to be pointed out after seeing and reading this......then its simply sad.
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Ahmed
Apr 14, 2014 03:53pm
@SR:If there is no voice for liberals in this country what about you, what about this article ? what about NFP ? I think in media there is far greater voice for liberals then appreciated. I am not for against fashion, all I am saying is that liberals in Pakistan are either suffering from "siege mentality" or they are deliberately doing it to put the other camp on defensive !
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Eman
Apr 14, 2014 03:55pm
I am hoping that this article is a satire. If not, it's an absolute beautiful example of a closed minded brain that is the biggest social problem of urban Pakistan. Mr writer, wearing dots on the forehead is the way of our enemy? I am assuming you are pointing towards our neighbors. However please allow me to enlighten you, it is the tradition of the Hindus and many of whom are proud Pakistanis living within the borders since centuries and centuries. Do not confuse Pakistani culture with Islam. Pakistan is a land that has been home to Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Kaafirs, Zoarastrians all combined. A home to these people long before the country came onto the map or you and I came in this world. Such thoughts are the biggest enemy to Pakistan. Live and let live.
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Shoaib D.Kasuri
Apr 14, 2014 04:05pm
@sajeel: It
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Patriot
Apr 14, 2014 04:07pm
The best way to debunk a conspiracy is to call it a conspiracy theory and the best way to debunk an attack on culture is to call it satire
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Bilal
Apr 14, 2014 04:09pm
An awful lot of people here who don't know what Satire means.
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AbbasToronto
Apr 14, 2014 04:13pm
Plot? Satire? I fail to see the point. But I was more dismayed at the lack of beauty in it all. When a people lose the sense of what constitutes beautiful they lose it all. Sad times lie ahead.
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Mohammed Abbasi
Apr 14, 2014 04:17pm
Agreed clothes should be banned in Pakistan as there is no fatwa from Saudi sheikhs allowing clothes. All clothes should be burned as they are haraam
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sk
Apr 14, 2014 04:20pm
@Shahab Usmani: yes it is 100% sarcastic..... But the majority of comments shows the common mentality ...
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Saad
Apr 14, 2014 04:23pm
The article has presented a very good point. I have seen over the years that people have softened up to western influences. I strongly believe that empowerment to women is not equal to allowing them to be naked in public. My wiener support that idea but no version of religion suggests so. Or are we a bunch of atheists ???
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Sasim
Apr 14, 2014 04:24pm
@Hadi: He clearly stated it's satirical, yar.
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farhat tahir
Apr 14, 2014 04:27pm
The blogger is trying to copy NFP! He is behind the disclaimer? Really behind it!
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ahmed
Apr 14, 2014 04:30pm
WHOA!!! First of all, i would to leave some lightening thoughts at authors article. Well!! I am impressed whatever you have tried to convey. this is what we are having in our high class society. when they try to introduce a thing as fashion or trend they literally dont look back, where they have come from or where do they live ? people who have commented here , passing negative remarks to author, can they justify that, whatever these models have worn . can we wear them in public and walk so bodly ? where do they wear such clothes ? or do they allow their sisters or any of their related peson to dress like that? like they so speak of, about choosing for oneself what to dress? Ok!! Fine you can dress yourself without runing your culture and religious values. he has told , he doesnt approve things which are against culture and religion as an individual thought may be just to realise us that how farther we have gone tracing others culture and forgeting our own religious values? the people who has said, Sarcastic! that day is not farther, when they will stop looking any good around and thats what they are doing here. I am really pleased to go throught whatever he has identifed in his article.
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Jaan Bhittani
Apr 14, 2014 04:33pm
Weldon Mr. Jahanzaib, for highlighting this issue.. The fashion designers and electronic media are promoting western culture which needs to be stopped immediately.. Can you imagine fashion weeks has got place in the head lines news in Pakistan. It is really shameful.
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solarity
Apr 14, 2014 04:36pm
Good effort to project wrong as right!
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mona
Apr 14, 2014 04:41pm
He's trying to b sarcastic... but it has created more confusion...huh
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SSB
Apr 14, 2014 04:51pm
you are confused, first define what is Pakistan and what is Islamic. and then explain what are you trying to say ?? Culture itself is always dynamic and changes as per the acceptance of people. Though these designs are pathetic, do not confused them with Islamic notions for the sake of rejection. Give a proper ground to show your criticism. PS: I hate the designs my self.
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Hania Masood
Apr 14, 2014 04:54pm
So glad to see DAWN endorsing young journalists. Jahanzaib, your wit is highly appreciated, we need more humor in this world. Thumbs up!
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jaan marri
Apr 14, 2014 04:56pm
Wow. That was a good collection of very elite pictures of the fashion show, good job-- Jhaque keep it up.
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Chulbul Pandey
Apr 14, 2014 05:05pm
I am a little dismayed, reading through the comments. I think the author did a great job, conveying his message through humor. I wonder why he got the stick from quite a few readers!
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Swaraj
Apr 14, 2014 05:11pm
@Sarosh: How?
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Amir Khan
Apr 14, 2014 05:17pm
The irony is....most of the fire breathing momins on this forum have not bothered to read ALL the way down to the end of the article...i.e. the disclaimer. That takes the cake and shows how degenerative human beings we have become.
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alia
Apr 14, 2014 05:19pm
i liked it goooooooooooooood effort,salute at least tyr to awake so called modern nd pakistanis.........great job indeed
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TUNG
Apr 14, 2014 05:20pm
OUR PEOPLE EVEN EDUCATED ONES DONT GET SARCASM FOR REAL!ITS FUNNY READING THE COMMENTS
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aaa
Apr 14, 2014 05:22pm
I dont know if you wrote this sarcastically anyway the fashion industry doesnt have any impact on a population as poor as pakistani. They cant afford it. If some average woman does go for inspirasjon its always pakistani dramas where they find something which they can copy while buying from cheap shops.
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Raza
Apr 14, 2014 05:30pm
To the author. Please stop being the new NFP... We already have one. Also the above is the work of sarcasm not satire if you know the difference at all.
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Hassan
Apr 14, 2014 05:31pm
Wow... 85% of the people didn't read the disclaimer! PS: @the author... You didn't need to waste time on wiring this crap. Talibans never, repeat NEVER mind the 'fahaashi' since there's no unislamic way of doing that... They only have problem with masaajids and common people who don't pray the Islamic way!
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aaa
Apr 14, 2014 05:34pm
It must be satirical dawn has no writers who ever adress such issues with any sort of seriousness.
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Jamal
Apr 14, 2014 05:35pm
poor attempt to copy NFP...an epic failure at satire...
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TopDoc
Apr 14, 2014 05:48pm
DEAR READERS THE AUTHOR MADE UP THIS STORY FROM HIS IMAGINATION AS A FORM OF ENTERTAINMENT! ITS SUPPOSED TO BE FUNNY! AND IT IS SORT OF FUNNY! OMG I am sorry to see the intellect of so many readers, they cannot recognise sarcasm when the see it. Likewise, there were scores of people who took NFP's article on Malala seriously. Education and enlightenment are two very different things.
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Saad
Apr 14, 2014 05:52pm
Flop. Dawn, we expect better from you.
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AA
Apr 14, 2014 05:58pm
An open minded article for sure written by a broad minded individual. Or atleast an individual whose breadth of opinion is limited to the idea of mocking those with religious beliefs. excellent way of promoting the idea of live and let live: mock those with certain beliefs so they wont mock you for have insufficient religious beliefs
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Karanveer Singh Bajwa
Apr 14, 2014 06:11pm
Pakistani liberals are awesome!
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Ali
Apr 14, 2014 06:16pm
Nice pictures, impressive catwalk fashion in Pakistan.
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Afif Naeem
Apr 14, 2014 06:21pm
The author is clearly trying to attempt NFP's sarcastic style. But it is an EPIC FAIL!!!
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Badar
Apr 14, 2014 06:24pm
This sarcastic article was a waste of time and served no purpose at all. I doubt if there's any hidden foreign agenda behind ultra liberal fashion designs produced by some 'Pakistani' designers. However, truth of the matter is they don't represent Pakistani values and psyche. Such fashion is not adopted by even most 'trendy' young men and women .Why? They cannot roam around in public with such outfits. Pakistan is not France or Spain where Fashion changes at least twice a year and is adopted by most of population who discard their old outfits. Their fashion changes also represent their social values which are different from other western countries in Europe and North America. Pakistani designers should represent Pakistani values.
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Tower
Apr 14, 2014 06:32pm
@khurram Qadir: So why do you NOT come back and live here?
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Muhammad Babar
Apr 14, 2014 06:32pm
And here the post comes which every Pakistani and Muslim is afraid of.. This writer is resembling the thinking of True Patriot (Y) great work in this era of Liberal media
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M.Faiz
Apr 14, 2014 06:32pm
80% Indian hindus wear Muslim shalwar Qameez and kurta which we introduced to indo Pak... And we started unwearing cloths and our culture.."He that apes others will never be himself " Great post by author..!!
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shabat4061@gmail.com
Apr 14, 2014 06:34pm
@Shoaib D.Kasuri: Mr even you are educated person your thinking and ideas are still belong to stone age. If fashion is so bad then my question to you is that, what is your dress code? do wear shilwar kameez or paint coat? Every country in the world is some how progressing in economics, science and technology ect but here in Islamic phobic country we go against every progress except when these mullah try to bring DANDA SHARIATE and destroy public and private property kill innocent citizen we sympathized with them and support them some how. Please keep your ideas to yourself and let the young generation (liberal not Islamic fanatics) set the course of this country.
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Khalid Baloch
Apr 14, 2014 06:40pm
Thank you for pointing out the obvious. Yes, we are very na
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junaid
Apr 14, 2014 06:40pm
man u are great.some mediocre ll criticise you but its natural,they are in complex or poor people who just find their livelihood in making themselves idiot by wearing odd nd eccentric dresses. thanx for bringing this to light.
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jin
Apr 14, 2014 06:42pm
Some of those female models, should really retire.
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Azi
Apr 14, 2014 06:44pm
@Author : Claps for your motivation to again raging the Desi liberals :D. still laughing after reading their burning comments and the way they are giving explanation to mock you down. I am waiting such article in near future again. (y)
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Imran Khan
Apr 14, 2014 06:45pm
Extremely Shameful Excellent article JazakALLAH
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Goga Nalaik
Apr 14, 2014 06:47pm
The author has tried to follow the footsteps of NFP. Well, I don't mind! Keep trying ... Ciao
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Ashique Ali Samo
Apr 14, 2014 06:52pm
A ditto copy of Nadeem F. Paracha's satire.
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Fahd Siddiqui
Apr 14, 2014 06:53pm
What nonsense! For all the *beghirat* chaps: Please go right ahead and make your family wear such attire. Put them on a showcase to display skin, objectify your own women for the rest of the crowd. But please stop promoting this as "our" culture.
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Azi
Apr 14, 2014 06:58pm
Despite Author is trying pointing out Pakistani culture issue with this Fashion modelling and in favour of author's point of view. but in broad personal lust respect. I am waiting for such fashion from Desi liberals publicly in and so that when middle class people go abroad. He doesn't feel anything new. Feel comfortable with new environment. Desi liberals, please step ahead and prove yourself. We are waiting
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ladies and gentlemen
Apr 14, 2014 06:59pm
Funny to see some commentators take it this article to be other than satire,( even when the author has put in the disclaimer at the bottom, calling it SATIRE). Nicely done Mr. Haque.
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IKE
Apr 14, 2014 07:21pm
Thanks for this courageous article. I may not agree with everything but this is the truth that we knew. Fashion Industry has no roots in Pakistani culture instead they simply copy what goes on in Paris and Bombay. So called designers do not look and feel Pakistani.
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anonymous
Apr 14, 2014 07:35pm
Bomb blasts, suicide killings of innocent people, rapes, target killing, energy crisis, poverty, illiteracy....do you think all these things suit Pakistan? These models/designers do not harm innocent. They do what they want to do. Pakistan is a democratic country which means each and every person has his right to say anything or do anything what pleases him.
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Surprised
Apr 14, 2014 07:36pm
@Shahab Usmani: please tell me u r pretending - this is a very obvious satire!!!
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Syed
Apr 14, 2014 07:41pm
My advise to write, be yourself. Don't try to be NFP.
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Azad Khayal
Apr 14, 2014 07:49pm
What everybody failed to see is that this piece was an experiment in measuring the ability of "comprehension" among the dawn readers. Most didn't get the satire/sarcasm and the ones who did needed the disclaimer at the end. Only one person, i.e me, apparently passed the test
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ArfaAsif
Apr 14, 2014 07:52pm
Really glad to hear, that someone actually stood up for these vulgar fashion shows. Great effort!!
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Zaid
Apr 14, 2014 07:57pm
Great article,at last some one have unveiled the vulgarity being spread in the name of fashion and culture.Sad that our people specially the "Educated" Elite have become so much inspired by the modern western civilization that they have become the victim of complexity and inferiority.This is another aspect of extremism that no one understands
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malik
Apr 14, 2014 08:00pm
what a loss of money pumped in these fashion shows? More than 95% of the country do not agree with this kind of clothing. Unless you are targeting Christians which is very small percentage of population, shirts with crosses will not sell. Women with men sandals and naked upper or lower parts of the body will look out of place in any gathering in Pakistan and will be laughed upon or frowned upon and that ninja woman fashion seems like movie scene. I am not much worried about these stupid fashion shows as they will have very low to no impact on general population of Pakistan. Even the most liberals don't want to look like jokers in public.
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Durran
Apr 14, 2014 08:04pm
I thought you were laying it on a little thick. The comments tell me I'm wrong. Bless you for trying, though.
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Hera Iftikhar
Apr 14, 2014 08:07pm
To the idiots who dont understand the disclaimer at the end: Satire= sarcasm. Read a book. Buy a dictionary. Re-learn how to read. Try to not take everything so seriously. To the author: kudos to you sir. I laughed too hard.
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hira m
Apr 14, 2014 08:10pm
Trying too hard to sound like Nadeem F Paracha. Not impressed!
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Tanvir
Apr 14, 2014 08:13pm
@Sabeen Khan: No. Anti-NFP.
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zeeshan
Apr 14, 2014 08:18pm
This is interesting.. Its okay to ridicule extremism, but is our society truly that extremist (urban centers)? I hold a solid grudge against the fashion industry, not because I want burqa clad women walking down the ramp, but because the one's who do are dressed like a rag tag opera piece on an east west romance; a messy edit of a haphazard film(not very unlike our lollywood ventures, mind you!). From drama serials depicting 'unholy' (yet very recyclable) trysts to a fashion industry that is as out of tune with the people as is Satriani singing 'I believe', everything is and does seem artificial. As artificial as the taliban standing up for the word of God. We do have a culture mate, and satire's such as these are not helping the cause. (ps. no offense mate but it was so not funny.)
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shahbaz raja
Apr 14, 2014 08:23pm
Commendable work done by the author...Just want to make some addition;Pakistan spends 75% of its budget on defense to keep the territorial boundaries intact.Yet,unaware of this social evil that has devoured the moral institution in "Pakistan".consequently,the territory has been invaded through the new form of war that is the "Cultural invasion".In this era of nuclear war heads technology,Countries have adopted a new way of invading the country,that deems to have indelible impression over the nation.This strategic tool is way vigorous in its destruction than any other tool of war. Salahuddin Ayyubi once remarked that: "If you want to destroy any nation then make nudity common among its youth" Laudable and courageous effort to present the bleak picture of morality in Pakistani society
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Hassam Ahmed
Apr 14, 2014 08:24pm
@Saad: dude the writer is sarcastic here
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Zees
Apr 14, 2014 08:26pm
For all the moronic idiots, including the Indians who apparently just read "Kill India" and then lost all senses.. This article is a work of Satire. Read the last disclaimer at the bottom. Still don't understand? Try to google what Satire means... -.-''
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Hassam Ahmed
Apr 14, 2014 08:26pm
yet another flawless piece of sarcasm which will mess up with a lot of people. Almost Nadeem Paracha stuff. perfect example of liberal extremism Mr, Jahanzeb
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Hassam Ahmed
Apr 14, 2014 08:27pm
@Sabeen Khan: almost desperately
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Anhar
Apr 14, 2014 08:28pm
LOL!!! absolute absurdity...GROW UP MAN!
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Aamir
Apr 14, 2014 08:32pm
My 2 cent around Fashion: If women/men wear a dress and can walk on the road in public = Approved If women/men wear a dress and can not walk on the road in public = NOT approved approved
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Aadil
Apr 14, 2014 08:40pm
Good article. The new fashion just destroying our culture and forget the Islamic values.
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Khurram
Apr 14, 2014 08:52pm
Funny and sarcastic. We are passing through a time when everyone is free to express. Things have changed much around but we haven't focused on elevating our masses' standards. When people are educated and liberal, they don't care about others. Let everyone do what one wants. Extremes whatsoever are not lasting long. Our fashion wizards are also part of society. It they chose the path of extremism, they will die down after a certain time. Don't spend so much time in noticing them. Moderate and reasonable last longer.
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Silajit
Apr 14, 2014 08:53pm
Good one. Keep em coming. Never mind the nay sayers!!
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Rohail
Apr 14, 2014 08:54pm
You have the guts Man Keep it up. Actually they are all showing their assets. You have kicked the liberals.
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Faheem
Apr 14, 2014 08:56pm
lol .. atleast u mentioned its a satire :D
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Vijay
Apr 14, 2014 09:38pm
@Shahab Usmani: Read the disclaimer at the end, for heaven's sake!
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Irfan Karim
Apr 14, 2014 09:40pm
Amazingly pessimistically optimistic
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Shan Nasir
Apr 14, 2014 09:45pm
I think it was really funny!
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Talat H
Apr 14, 2014 09:57pm
You Evil Genius ! ............ you got EVERYONE riled up ! .......... Brilliant! :) Loved every bit .......... the article and what it did to EVERYONE !!!
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Aamir
Apr 14, 2014 09:58pm
Simply pathetic... confused peace of writing
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David Frankenhuis
Apr 14, 2014 10:04pm
Haha, this was the funniest article i read in weeks, even though i fear that some religious extremists didn't realise it was a work of sitire ;). Keep up the good work!! David, from Amsterdam (Holland)
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Naveen Qazi
Apr 14, 2014 10:11pm
LOVED it! I'm amazed at how people missed such thick sarcasm. You and i should most definitely exchange notes on satire! x
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FARZAN SAEED
Apr 14, 2014 10:17pm
The world is shrinking. We have one language, one world government is on its way. Even one education is taking over all other educations systems, why cant we just look beyond the traditional boundaries and embrace fashion of other cultures too. The world is now a global village after all.
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bikram singh
Apr 14, 2014 10:46pm
its pity that most of the readers are missing at what the author is trying to hit. And to be straight forward he is hitting at 'lal topi' mentality.
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Ar
Apr 14, 2014 10:58pm
The main dilemma with Pakistan is the two sides of extremes that are prevalent in the media. There is something called moderation. Not the moderation that Musharraf preached but a moderation that truly appeal the masses. The pictures above we're mostly of outfits you would never see your women wearing in public except if you belong to 0.0001% elite who wear such dresses in some underground or private parties in posh areas. Culture in Pakistan is so messed up thanks to Musharaf moderation that one side like their women to wear burkas where as the other side like to wear outfits that reveals their body parts and showing them symbolizes their modernness. Look at Turkey, they learned from their experiences and now going back to their roots whereas we are trying to adopt the Turkey of Atta Turk.
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Parvez
Apr 14, 2014 11:10pm
@Jamal: Just to be fair.......NFP does not have a monopoly on satire.
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Asad khan
Apr 14, 2014 11:23pm
Great words, this is awesome, those who are criticizing this article are sick and they want to bring this culture. no one would like to bring this thing in his home. they should study Islam and Muslim culture
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Rizwan Safdar
Apr 14, 2014 11:31pm
Nadeem Paracha's style.. How amazing it is.. Good write-up
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El Cid
Apr 14, 2014 11:36pm
Excellent uninhibited dissection. Tongue in cheek, double edged, forked tongue...in a naughty sort of way. Beats NFP any day. Too bad he could not find better looking models...too zombie like to my taste. I guess all the good lookers are now in burqhas. Don't blame them with this guy on the lose. Good find Dawn. Time to replace that other fella, what's his name, the one who prefers beer to beauty. Lolz.
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Guest
Apr 14, 2014 11:42pm
Pakistan is doomed! Can't believe to see so many readers here with so little intellect/wit that they even cannot recognize a satire when it's shoved right into their face. These people with their shocking narrowmindedness are the downfall of Pakistan!
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Nouman
Apr 14, 2014 11:59pm
I'm sorry to say the same newspaper and same website contributes in the propagation of this fashion, 2 days ago these photos were proudly presented on the same website with the news coverage of the fashion event. If DAWN is against this non-islamic then they should own a policy to a permanent NO to the publishing of such events.
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notsana
Apr 15, 2014 12:04am
Dear Mr. Author, This write-up ( yes, this does NOT deserve to be termed as an article) was neither comical nor satirical. So, why don't you come up with another piece to let us all readers know what was exactly going in your mind when it churned this silliness out?
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Taimoor Khan
Apr 15, 2014 12:07am
The funny bit is that writer is trying to be clever which he is not. To take the mickey out of very serious issues we as a nation are facing ever since this so called "enlighten moderation" from mushy era, is no joke. Vary fabric our society, our ways, are at stake here.
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notsana
Apr 15, 2014 12:07am
Oh, and by the way, when you come back to your senses, how about writing something in regards to the creativity or lack thereof of these glamourized darzis and darzanein. Put your hand to your heart and tell us if you really do find ANY of those designs even remotely likeable and wearable by anyone who has got some ounces of sanity left?
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amir
Apr 15, 2014 12:09am
We well written and well researched. This is truly an artificial industry having paid from outside the country to spoil our young generation.
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Ayyaz
Apr 15, 2014 12:17am
Excellent eye opener for all of us. We all need to stand united all evils trying to damage our religion, culture, youth, values and nation
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maryam
Apr 15, 2014 12:17am
U think ur very funny? Guess what everything u said in an attempt to being sarcastic and witty is actually true and its not about pakistan its about relegion and its islam ur making fun of.... go do some research before u write something like that next time but hey wait ur too cool to read or understand quran... quran is for paindo pakistanis right? Shame on u tsk
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Uzma
Apr 15, 2014 12:18am
The title of this article should have read " Pleasing the Taliban ". Seems like you belong to the student wing of JI and obviously very good at spinning conspiracy theories.
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BRR
Apr 15, 2014 12:26am
Love it - great job, keep on laughing.
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FindIT
Apr 15, 2014 12:30am
Lame attempt at sarcasm. NFP wannabe
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Akif Khan
Apr 15, 2014 12:36am
Belt is good Jahanzaib. It promotes Jihad.
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Sandip Bhattacharya
Apr 15, 2014 12:36am
@wasim: This is a satire!
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FindIT
Apr 15, 2014 12:39am
Whats with this predictable satire catching up within the so called liberals? At least be original in your thoughts. Its like Citizen Khan; putting in minimal efforts in rehashing the same old stereotypes. At least do justice to this website's stature. Pakistanis (and Indians) all over the world log on here to read quality stuff and dont expect this third class piece of unoriginal satire. Getting inspired by NFP is one thing, copying his 4th copy is another. Get better inspirations please.
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Hassan Ali
Apr 15, 2014 12:53am
Pakistani fashion industry is so enthused by the foreign styles, This love for western culture and bollywood will destroy us one day.
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salman
Apr 15, 2014 12:53am
To Rashid - Do you even know what is right and wrong? It is clearly defined in the glory book of "Quran" and that's what we need to follow. Not like America where whatever majority says becomes law, that is pretty stupid and example of Gay Marriages, how pathetic. So think before you post. I really like this article and bravo to Jahanzaib Haque, very well put together.
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salman
Apr 15, 2014 12:57am
I think its time now that all the Pakistani should come out of their little holes and start taking actions. This is a Islamic country and this type of culture is certainly not welcome, so wake up before its too late.
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Meg
Apr 15, 2014 12:58am
Fashion is not neutral. Why can our fashion not reflect our values? Why the hell do we have to ape whatever trash comes out of Hollywood and Bollywood? Be proud of being Pakistani and proud of who you are Drop the kalay angrez act for once.
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nust
Apr 15, 2014 12:59am
I get the sarcasm but WTH is wrong with the fashion industry?
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syed
Apr 15, 2014 01:03am
things any country /nation does is according to their own beliefs and cultural system to maintain its originalilty.This should be true for fashion as well but unfortunately our so called fashion is total immitation without originality and without considering the sensitivities of our society and that is why it is flourishing on only selective media --the common public of this country cant even buy let alone wear these fashions in their day to day life.So this fashion is only for 1% elite affluent class ,our villagers ,our poor urban dwellers cant even think of practicing this kind of fashion and infact when they see this on media,there is a hatred developing against the elite class and it is turning into a war between have and have-not and this is what is benefitting the religious extremist which are growing in reaction to the liberal extremist.
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Munza Jamal
Apr 15, 2014 01:04am
hey i think authors belong to very lower middle class or just to get attention posted this . i don understand why pointing and making circles on models like a jahil molvi who dont applying any rule in his own life but always ready to criticise others. i personaly think nothing wrong with all of these and with all due respect which Pakistani culture u are talking about which is already faded.
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Concern Muslim
Apr 15, 2014 01:21am
@Shahaan: I agree with your comments. Only one rational comment by Shahaan. Congratulaions. My friends, dont consider yourselve or your culture inferior. You will be liked what you are not what you copy from others. Be creative and original but dont cut yourselve from your roots, Thanks
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Concern Muslim
Apr 15, 2014 01:37am
@khurram Qadir: Great and bold comments Khurram. Some people thinks looking like western makes them western, thus a advanced and enliightened person. Our schools should also teach european history so our enlightened and liberals better understand that changing culture will not bring progress but centuries long fight against opperassion, injustice and giving freedom to masses from political and economic exploitations. Hard work and sincerity is subsititute for modren culture of the west, There is a lot we can learn from west to bring real change.
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Typical Desi
Apr 15, 2014 02:36am
Ok, its satire! But you occupied this page for what ? Just tell me, what this fashion have to do with commoner ? And satire comes from some source, did you really get any kind of such feedback on this fashion ?
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Kasheef Khalid
Apr 15, 2014 02:56am
Some innovative and beautiful dresses. Wow, these are amazing.
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Bilal
Apr 15, 2014 03:59am
It's so funny that 90% of the people commenting are either questioning whether this is satire or praising the author for being "the first who elevated your voice against this disintegrative shameful act truly against not only Islamic culture but being a so called Islamic democratic Pakistan's culture"
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Saad Zafar
Apr 15, 2014 04:22am
NFP is the master of satire. No one could ever copy his style let alone come close to it. This was good stuff from the author but i want originality.
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Naveed Lotia
Apr 15, 2014 04:48am
Good One! For those who didn't get it, this is SATIRE!! (A taunt at the conservative / fanatic crowd)
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Thoughtful
Apr 15, 2014 04:55am
It seems most of the commentators are either blind or simply can't grasp a simple satire. The author in disclaimer has clearly stated that this is a work of satire. It seems that the standard of education and analytical thinking has gone down so low in Pakistan that even readers of a newspaper like Dawn can't grasp and analyze a simple satire.
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Hakman
Apr 15, 2014 05:08am
Awesome satire Jahanzaib! Keep it up!
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sohail
Apr 15, 2014 05:26am
Reading the comments below, I feel sad because there are so many misguided souls in our country. these wannabe's who have no sense of pride in them selves in their culture, in their traditions, in their country. one thing these people don't realize is that, the people they want emulate have a very low opinion of them because, it is people like these wannabe's, who have never amounted to any thing on there own. just look at that the English man, and if you really want to learn, and be like them, then learn one thing from them, for over 150 years they ruled in India and yet have you ever heard one of these English man / women ever changed their name to Mohammad or Ahmed or Farzana of Aysha or did they stop wearing pants and shirts and started to wear shalwar kameez or stop wearing skirts and start wearing Sari's, no they kept their traditions, their names, there way of life and changed only when they and what they wanted. they did not copy any one. for God sake you people you all are blessed with so much you don't need to copy any one. be your self be proud of what you are and don't waste your life as a wannabe.
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Whistle
Apr 15, 2014 05:31am
@Shoaib D.Kasuri: Sorry mate, you failed to understand what the author is all about.
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sohail
Apr 15, 2014 05:38am
A very good article..
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Concern Muslim
Apr 15, 2014 05:45am
@wasim: As some people has the right to hold fashion shows, others have right to admire or criticise, agree or disagree.
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sohail
Apr 15, 2014 05:48am
@Hadi: Just ask the three thousand Gujrati Muslims who trusted there Hindu neighbours, I guess they are in peace now , of on kind any way. may you enjoy the same peace soon. by the way your big brother Modi is coming get your garland ready for him.
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Mj
Apr 15, 2014 05:53am
A nice piece, but judging by the comments it appears that stupidity is not just limited to the conservatives. It is really that hard to understand satire?
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Ajaya K Dutt
Apr 15, 2014 05:55am
@Shahaan: There must be a censor board for that. And it should also ensure that a proper attire is worn under the Burqa. They should have the authority to take away layers of hiding to ensure that land of pure is of the pure, by the pure and only for the pure.
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ali
Apr 15, 2014 06:42am
I think we all people just think every time every second that everybody is conspiring against us. Bro, living in western world has taught me that no one but we are conspiring against us. You can find many true muslim in such a culture where nudity doesn't matter. on the opposite u can find many muslim who think that drinking alcohol doesn't matter at all. Just grow up and instead of thinking such theories try to write meaningful article Thanks
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Asma
Apr 15, 2014 07:29am
Hahhahaha, I read the disclaimer in the end and realized its sarcastic!
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Shash
Apr 15, 2014 07:35am
really Sarcastic..Thumbs up
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ssf
Apr 15, 2014 08:11am
Unfortunately an article like this is misunderstood by many readers as one can see by these comments, author is making fun of our understanding of the events taking place in Pakistan. He is trying to tell us how we find conspiracy in each of these events and blame foriegn hand, espcially West while we fail to face reality. These fashion shows are the sign of progress and should be encourged, it shows innovation and creativity.
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Sameer H.
Apr 15, 2014 08:27am
I don't understand for a Pakistani woman having a tattoo in the lower part of the back. It has severely negative connotations. We Pakistanis are so impressed by Western cultures and ideals that is almost sickening. These kind of shows are acceptable in western culture since it is a practice that naturally blends in with their culture. Unfortunately or fortunately, IMO not here in Pakistan. The whole show is littered with confused souls with wannabe aspirations.
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MAK
Apr 15, 2014 08:31am
@Shoaib D.Kasuri: This is a piece of satire, my friend
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Sandeep
Apr 15, 2014 09:08am
Do i need to tell all confused paki authors that yes its sarcastic ;-)
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Sohail Khan
Apr 15, 2014 09:38am
Someone in the comments said that it is no pakistan's culture to wear such clothes. But culture is not what dictates as to what people like to wear, it is the other way around, what people are wearing in a certain time becomes the culture. If that was not the case, humans will still be roaming around naked, sticking to their original culture of "no clothes".
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LifeLikeLight
Apr 15, 2014 09:48am
To all who need interpretation: the author is clearly engaging in much needed sarcasm. The best way to to de-legitimize religious fundamentalist-crazies is to make fun of them using their own infantile language in order to act a a mirror or foil. Being religious fundamentalists, they have not read much. or at all, and thus will not be able to understand basic nuanced irony, and treat this the author as a fellow traveler.
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RJ-Canada
Apr 15, 2014 10:03am
The comments here shows the gullibility of the public at large.... what is clearly satire and sarcasm is being taken literally. Is it any wonder that the same people are led by down the garden path by assorted mullahs, politicians and con-men who promise them a land of milk and honey?
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Navaid Zafar
Apr 15, 2014 10:06am
I am personally grateful to writer for pointing out this dire threat to our glorious culture as well as the national solidarity. Wasnt it enough for the Americans (and therefore zionists, hindus, christians, C'thuluites and Klingons) to constantly plot against pakistan seething with jealousy of our amazing economy, unprecedented peaceful conditions and booming literacy rate, that they have stooped this low? FOR SHAME!
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Hammad Hashmi
Apr 15, 2014 10:08am
@Munza Jamal: The most hilarious comment I've ever read in my life...
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Hammad Hashmi
Apr 15, 2014 10:18am
Even most of us hardly remember the full name of our beloved motherland. It is Islamic Republic of Pakistan, not just Pakistan and we don't feel ashamed of ourselves while passing out such pessimistic comments against our culture and favoring the anti Pakistani culture. Embarrassing !
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Toxic
Apr 15, 2014 10:19am
Although your article very articulate and extremely hilarious, the comments on it are out of this world......Keep it up! Love the approved male and satanic creation lol............
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Saroosh Hussain Khan
Apr 15, 2014 10:21am
I hope everyone gets that this entire article was saracastic. It says so it is mentioned at the bottom of the article in the disclaimer.
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Lobo
Apr 15, 2014 10:37am
@Rashid: Well said.
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shah khalid
Apr 15, 2014 11:35am
1. A dress should be tight enough to show you are a woman and loose enough to prove that you are a lady.. **(edit head)** 2. Dress well or die trying. 3. Being well dressed is a beautiful form of politeness. 4. For girls dressing immodestly is like rolling in cow manure. Yes, you get attention but only from pigs...
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Farhan
Apr 15, 2014 11:40am
Lol !! Last pic is the best one.
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Farhan
Apr 15, 2014 11:42am
Clear from comments here that majority of readers didn't get it. It's sarcasm, people !!
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Ailly
Apr 15, 2014 11:45am
Literally .. above article is worst form of even with humorous or hilarious perspective.
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Khan Nadeem
Apr 15, 2014 12:02pm
@Saad Gadit: Given that Dawn is not a voice of moedrate Pakistanis and they tend to have an untra moderenist agenda, this is indeed sarcasm of the like of NFP.
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Mobashir A. Chaudhry
Apr 15, 2014 12:32pm
Very well expressed JH & see the shameless barrage of comments from the so called 'Liberals' - Now a days, even to say a vice is vice - is not tolerated by this 'modern' but ignorant generation. May God protect & lead us to right path.
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RAO
Apr 15, 2014 12:33pm
Absolutely...... i am very grateful that you put an eye on it highly appreciable from my side.
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Sabih Ahmed
Apr 15, 2014 12:40pm
Loved it! Fun to go through...
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anonymous
Apr 15, 2014 12:43pm
ooo dear writer.... these silly people of PAKISTAN will not understand... They have never tasted the truth....... and unfortunately they never know what PAKISTAN is, as it meant nothing to them,.....
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A Pakistani
Apr 15, 2014 02:02pm
What a shallow article, one from which flows entire rivers of uneducated drivel. Seems like the author has read too many articles on conspiracies and maybe one or two articles on Wikipedia. And how unprofessional to just circle the photos with red lines on Paint and then put some comments using Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you're criticizing Pakistani society through sarcasm, you've failed enormously. Get out of your own 'liberal' and elitist attitude, then criticize Pakistan.
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Shaziia Bangash
Apr 15, 2014 02:05pm
Attacking the Pakistani fashionista is like going after the guy who steals bread and letting the big criminal get away. Instead of wasting time on these poor misguided souls, we should declare war on America. Since F-16s are American we should not use them in this holy war. We can defeat the Great Satan armed with our Faith, insha'allah. BTW, emperor Aurangzeb used to wear Kajol so there's nothing wrong with that.
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Usman Ansari
Apr 15, 2014 02:19pm
Satirical though it may be, I attended a fashion show in Karachi a couple of months ago, and felt completely at home with the crowd and models. It should be noted that my home (i.e., where I grew up and lived all my life) was the US. I don't understand the attraction toward Western fashion...contemporary Pakistani outfits are far more attractive and interesting than skirts and tube tops.
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uaahmed
Apr 15, 2014 02:50pm
@Farhan: ahahahahahhahaah, such simpleton people we have
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Ali Gohar
Apr 15, 2014 03:03pm
Man are you kidding me? like this post made it possible on Dawn?? Shoot me dead. its super absurd..
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Seema Faraz
Apr 15, 2014 03:12pm
Agreeing or disagreeing with the sarcasm in the above article is different and the displayed fashion being actually not pleasing to the eyes in reality is just another thing.
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kiki
Apr 15, 2014 03:13pm
woooooowwww really. Tellme this article is not serious
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Hamid Ali
Apr 15, 2014 03:34pm
Hate wanna be intellectuals. Never understand what they want to prove. So, dear writer please grow up and do something productive if you can.
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alia
Apr 15, 2014 04:49pm
i would like to appreciate author,realistically he depicted whole matter....nd v r shameful.......v must raise voice to eliminate such evils..wellllllll done dear author
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Mian Kashif
Apr 15, 2014 04:56pm
Absolutely in accordance with writer's view. These so so called fashion cum nudity folks following in blind faith to inappropriateness and uncultured civilization.
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unknown
Apr 15, 2014 04:59pm
Where have all the nice looking models of pakistan gone???
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Humayun
Apr 15, 2014 05:02pm
@alia: Go and live in Afghanistan, strongly recommended, Bibi Syeda Alia Rahmutullah Alah. Naik aur Parsa show karnay ke liye log kitnay Hypocrite ho jatay hain.
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Abdul Ahad
Apr 15, 2014 05:03pm
@Shaziia Bangash: Hahahaahahahaa!!! Now this comment is real sarcasm! Very cruel! :)
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Shan Mansour
Apr 15, 2014 05:12pm
@Shaziia Bangash: LOL! ;-) So we cant use F-16s in the holy war against evil America because they are American, and we cant use JF17s because they are made with the help of the infidel Chinese who also wear skirts. I guess the only thing left is for the PAF to use is fight American's evil designs using the Mashak propeller trainer aircraft made in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. But we will still win because we are armed with our faith, insha'allah, :)
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Azad Khayal
Apr 15, 2014 06:10pm
@Shaziia Bangash: Emperor Aurnagzeb wore kajal so we should do the same? He did many other things too that may be inappropriate to pen here. I guess those are ok too, right?
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Ayesha Khan
Apr 15, 2014 06:17pm
Dawn you should be ashamed of yourself and you are equally responsible for allowing this blogger to publish such crazy articles. What people read leaves an impact on them, and this article by the end says it's a piece of Satire --- What do you mean, are you playing jokes with us, or trying to point at a real issue?
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Donna
Apr 15, 2014 06:37pm
Why don't people read?? At the bottom of the article it clearly states it is satire. Loosen up people!
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sanjay mittal
Apr 15, 2014 06:40pm
Classic! Really enjoyed this. Some of the comments too were unbeatable. Now dear Pakistanis... some of whom feel offended. Arre Yaaron... humour bi kuch cheez hai... Jannat humour walon ko milegi. Kaatil ko nahin... :)
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Wadan Khan
Apr 15, 2014 08:07pm
@Hadi: You do know that this article is supposed to be a work of satire right?
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naveedjami
Apr 15, 2014 08:23pm
A very thoughtful patriotic Pakistani writer.
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mumbaikar
Apr 15, 2014 08:55pm
He is obviously being sarcastic :)
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rana1
Apr 15, 2014 09:28pm
Satire or no satire,but these fashion shows are there to display what a human mind can fashion,from the ugly outrageous creation to the beautiful pleasing one.For sure even here in the west, these attires meant for the fashion stage are rarely worn casually.They are purely meant for the stage,magazines or some pop divas or a few persons who think they are making a statement .No western man or woman in his or her right mind will come out wearing these clothes.So its up to us of what we make of these monkey fashion shows.
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Rizmi
Apr 16, 2014 01:51am
Great Article ???????????????????? way to go!! First time seeing an article of hope that there are still people like you out there :D :D. Keep it up . May Allah protect you Ameen
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Rizmi
Apr 16, 2014 01:52am
Feel so sorry for the bad comments :( pakistaniyon ko pata nahi keya ho gaya :( :( :(
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Maria
Apr 16, 2014 02:33am
@Saad Gadit: Read Disclaimer at the end .
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FAM
Apr 16, 2014 04:12am
@Navaid Zafar: Now, you know you are going to be bombarded with comments from people who don't get your sarcasm.The ghairatmand brigade will be "shabash ofying" you and the others side (I hesitate to call them 'liberals' since their minds seem to be shut tight as well) will berate you. I cannot believe these are the supposedly intelligent Dawn readers. People, please make sure your brain is engaged before your fingers start flying across the keyboard.
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Magic
Apr 16, 2014 09:09am
Oh My God!!! How could such an article be published? Sad.
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Ahmed
Apr 16, 2014 09:22am
Thanks for bringing to our notice of such outfits. Hadn't you penned it down for the newspaper, I wouldn't have known it. This way have you helped to propagate such nonsense more?
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Muddassir Nazar
Apr 16, 2014 10:25am
Hats OFF to you bro.....Brilliant article...Shame on our so called liberals.........
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Shan Mansour
Apr 16, 2014 10:40am
@Azad Khayal: I think @Shaziia Bangash is being sarcastic about the sarcasm! :)
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Sarah
Apr 16, 2014 11:00am
Hahahaha. Very funny satire, yes everyone it IS sarcastic, it says so at the bottom. The term Satire is used to expose stupidy via humour and irony. In this case, it is the stupidity of people who think fashion/art should be limited to cultural and extreme taboos.
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buksh
Apr 16, 2014 11:01am
i promise that there is a life after death. Please don't ignore the core of our life which is to obey ALLAH and don't forget his boundaries.
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Usman Awais
Apr 16, 2014 11:04am
Well i would like to appreciate the author for highlighting a very genuine issue soaring fast.
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A Rehman
Apr 16, 2014 11:47am
@ROHIT PANDEY: A fashion show does not pose existentialist problem. You guys need to work on something better specially when existance of Pakistan is now almost 7 decades old and is a hard reality for you which would keep on haunting you for times to come.
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Saira
Apr 16, 2014 11:55am
@Praneet: This was a very poorly written article. It is unfortunate. Please IGNORE it......
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Fatima
Apr 16, 2014 04:15pm
@sohail: I really liked your comment brother !
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Syed
Apr 16, 2014 04:20pm
Omg, are you all blind to read: Disclaimer: For all the gairatmand chaps, the above piece is unfortunately a work of satire. So stop picking on this lad. He just tried his best to counter our Mullah mentality!
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U.A.
Apr 16, 2014 04:46pm
@buksh: Wait, 'you' promise?
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noody
Apr 16, 2014 07:37pm
This is obviously done by someone who is trying to portray Muslims in a complete negative way.Lets say those captions were done by someone who is really Islamic as all the captions are based on legs,covering head,wearing tattoo and my personal favourite HARAM! how can that person be Islamic when he is criticizing the guys wearing Kajal as something that is wrong, wearing Kajal/surma is sunnah as the Prophet SAW did it himself and encouraged others to do so. People need to stop potraying Muslime as someone who are always criticizing women!!! like seriously making all this up just to show how Muslims are conservative? Yes I agree our fashion industry has indeed flourished and succeeded in many ways some call it fusion and some call it withdraw of culture. we have indeed move forward from our culture and its obvious because we are not proud of it,!
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THIS IS SATIRE
Apr 16, 2014 11:30pm
GUYS CALM DOWN, for everyone who thinks the author is being literal please read the disclaimer at the bottom of the article,THIS IS A WORK OF SATIRE!
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Zafar Mushir
Apr 16, 2014 11:47pm
Calm down guys and read the disclaimer. Copying it here. Disclaimer: For all the gairatmand chaps, the above piece is unfortunately a work of satire.
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