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PSTREET the virtual magazine is an innovative publishing channel that draw our reader’s attention and encourage them to engage with its interactive content with an enhanced way to deliver. The easily accessible UPSTREET Mag is available on the website http://www.upstreetmag.com for the readers and subscribers, so as for the businesses its one of the cost effective and easiest mode to bridge your business while increasing its visibility to the digital world. To provide the digital edition to our clients, readers and subscribers our team has taken care of all the details, content and set-up and has included the following sections; Events: The Events section is dedicated to the happenings in country, news and press releases of the events from glamorous shows to parties, product launches, services & brand promotion activities. Music: Section has the news of coverage of the music events, gossips, album releases and many other. Health: Includes health related facts on medicine, fitness, nutrition, health care and tips. The section will help you keeping a track of what you’re supposed to eat in order stay healthy. Food: Everyone is bored of eating same repeatedly, this section is an open recipes’ instructor to cook something out of routine. Arts: Bringing you the most creative and Vibrant art of the society Miscellaneous: Includes multiple different categories of content.
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pantene bridal couture week
pantene bridal week couture
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akistan’s most anticipated bridal show, Pantene Bridal Couture Week (PBCW) kicked off here at the Expo Center Karachi with a bang, showcasing the latest bridal trends of the region. This mega fashion event is managed by HUM Network Ltd. in collaboration with Pantene Day 1 of this three-day fashion extravaganza kicked off with renowned Amir Adnan presenting his collection inspired by the historic devotional poetry of Amir Khusro, in the honour of Hazrat Ali’s noble memory and praising his bravery in the face of injustice and falsehood. Amir Adnan’s collection was followed by Amina Yasmeen, her subtle colour combinations, extraordinary cuts and quality embellishments received huge applause from the attendees. Sana Abbas’s Maskali was the next collection to tantalize the audiences with her flirty silhouettes and long feminine flares. Using pure fabrics including chiffons, hand-woven silks, jamawar and net in a beautiful palette she infused traditional crafts such as mukesh, zardozi, resham and delicate embroideries in them, making it the perfect line for the modern eastern bride. The first act of the day concluded with Zainab Chottani’s Shehnai. Zainab Chottani’s Bridal Collection has always amazed her audiences. This time her Spring/Summer 2014 collection focused on our traditional weddings with the name Shehnai Act 2 of the first day was opened by none other than the incredible Zahid Khan, the genius behind Kuki Concepts. Kuki Concept was followed by Tena Durrani’s Camellia Progressive Collection. Tena Durrani’s collection for PBCW, incorporated silk, net, brocade, organza and velvet, with Wedgewood blues,
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watermelon, garnets and fucias all woven in meticulously – seeking to bring Durrani’s vision to life.Before the finale of day 1, the audiences were given the last treat of the night when Mehwish Hayat took the ramp to dazzle the audiences with her exceptional performance. The performance ended up in loud cheering of the attendees.
The first day of Pantene Bridal Couture Week concluded with a mega fashion showcase by the inimitable Nomi Ansari. His collection titled ISHQ boasted intricate attention to detail, making traditional occasion wear as high-end as any international luxury brand
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how 1 of Day 2 kicked off with the elegant presentation of Zaheer Abbas. His collection “Jashn-e-janaan” was a beautiful display of a wedding affair. Zaheer Abbas’ collection was followed by Somal Halepoto’s “Ronak” line. In her debut collection at PBCW 2014, Somal halepoto stayed true to her style and element. “Reflections” by Uzma Babar was the next collection to follow. The collection was based on the five main ceremonies -- from mayoon to valima which reflect the ‘Big Fat Weddings’ of Pakistan. First Act of Day 2 was concluded by Rani Emaan’s “Jewel of the Nile”. Her collection based on hues of reds, maroons, golds, corals, greens and nudes with very intricate but detailed embellishments was breathtakingly gorgeous and will be remembered for a long time. Day Two Show Two opened with a beautifully choreographed hair and makeup show by “Sabs the Salon”. he Hair & make up presentation was followed by the much anticipated showcase of “Power House of Fashion”, which included stalwarts of the fashion industry such as Ali Xeeshan, Khadijah Shah, Kamiar Rokni, Nickie Nina, Sana Safinaz, Shamaeel Ansari and Umar Sayeed. After the fantastic and ravishing showcase by the legends of our fashion industry, the audiences were given yet another collection to talk about by charismatic Yasmin Zaman. Her collection was inspired by the motifs and patterns found in Mughal art and architecture. Day 2 of PBCW 2014 was concluded in a dramatic and glamorous style by none other than the brilliant Faraz Manan. His collection titled ‘Istanbul’ was inspired by the beautiful fusion of Asian culture and European flavour present in Istanbul. Manan conjured up fabulous creations out of chikan kari, thread work, and Swarovski to execute this glamorous collection.
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he final day of BCW started with Nida Azwer’s “The Kothari Parade II”. In her PBCW 2014 collection, Nida Azwer represented her love of the subcontinental culture and history. Nida Azwer’s collection was followed by that of renowned designer Mifrah’s. She unveiled contemporary gowns and traditional bridal outfits which have ruled our culture for an indefinite period. Her collection, inspired by the “Lucknawi culture”. Next to grace the runway were the perfectly tailored sherwanis and intricately embroidered ensembles by the iconic Pakistani designer Nauman Arfeen. His ensembles were a true reflection of how perfect tailoring can enhance the look of not just the outfit but also the wearer. Act 1 of the final day ended with a grand showcase by Tabassum Mughal Haute Couture. Her PBCW 2014 collection titled ‘Floral Tapestries/’Embroidered Dreams’ was deeply inspired by nature and the royal courts of the 16th century. Act 2 started with the much-awaited show of Day Three by none other than the guru of our fashion world, Deepak Perwani. His Pantene Bridal Couture Week collection 2014 was inspired by the bygone Ottoman Empire, the silk route and the subcontinent. Net, tulle, organza, silk, chamois, digital, screen, handwork and exquisite block prints defined the mood of this collection. Deepak Perwani was followed by Asifa Nabeel. The collection titled “NOOR-E-KUAAR” was designed to perfection, keeping in mind the need to have something magnificent, traditional yet contemporary and with the trendiest of styles to give a pleasant bridal look this season. Gearing up for the grand finale of the 8th Pantene Bridal Couture Week, the audiences were given the last treat of the night with a special performance by filmstar Noor. Choreographed by Bodybeat, the performance further charged up the attendees, setting the mood for the grand finale.The choreographer and designer extraordinaire, HSY dazzled the audiences with his unique, edgy and chic “Orchid” Collection. The Orchid Collection derived its inspiration from the radiant bloom and created a captivating harmony of fuschia, purple and pink undertones combined with intricate embroideries and fabric textures. HSY’s magical collection intrigued the eye with its clever layering and sparked the imagination with its use of colours inspired by the beauty of nature. The finale closed in a grand and dramatic style with brilliant choreography and huge round of applause from the audience.
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arachi’s much anticipated f am i l y festival-Masala Family Festival 2014, held at the Expo Centre Karachi ended up in the huge applause and applauds by the audiences for the organisers. The two-day festival provided families with an opportunity to plan a perfect day-out, where they met their favourite Masala chefs, shop to their hearts content, watched live cooking demonstrations by Masala chefs
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masala family festival The audiences were much enthralled by the live cooking demonstration of all Masala chefs at different times during the two-day festival, giving the crowds a chance to see their favourite chefs The highlight of this two-day event was the interactive session of Chefs at the Publications booth of HUM Network where they signed copies of thier
cookbooks and took pictures with audiences.The other main highlight of this year’s festival was the kids’ arena, for the entertainment of kids of all ages. The huge and beautifully set-up kids’ arena had wide ranging fun rides, from jumping castles to bowling alleys to the Ferris wheel, merry-goround, and train rides to keep them occupied
Apart from the fact that all major FMCG companies were part of the event, selling everything from household appliances, food items and crockery to jewellery, clothing and much more. To satiate the appetites of the visitors, the organisers arranged for lots of food and drinks stalls as well. The visitors were also given a chance to win different prizes including motorbikes, washing machines and other household appliances via lucky draws and various fun activities and games.
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international gourmand awards
INTERNATIONAL GOURMAND AWARDS
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akistan’s leading independent publishers, Markings, are proud to announce that their fifth title, also their first dessert based cook book, ‘Deliciously Yours’ by Pakistani chocolatier Lal Majid of the eponymous Lals Chocolate, has been honoured by the prestigious Madrid base Gourmand World Cookbook Award committeeas the Best Pastry Sweets Cookbook in the world - beating culinary giants Italy and France who were also shortlisted for this category at the annual Gourmand Awards Ceremony held this year in Beijing during the first “Beijing Cookbook Fair” which took place from 19th – 21st May, 2014.The cookbook was also nominated in 2 other categories:Best First Cookbook and Best Chocolate Cookbook.
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which took place from 19th – 21st May, 2014.The cookbook was also nominated in 2 other categories:Best First Cookbook and Best Chocolate Cookbook.
This is the first time that a book from an independent Pakistani publisher has been recognised and awarded on an international platform,competing against 187 countries. Indeed the annual Gourmand Awards have established themselves as the premier cookbook recognition authority and are widely regarded by international journalists as the “Oscars” of the Cookbook Awards . At the “Beijing Cookbook Fair” Markings Publishing also presented their sixth title, ‘Zaiqay Frontier Ke - Dera Ismail Khan Kae Bhulay Bisray Pakwan’, translated as ‘Flavours of the Frontier - Forgotten Recipes from Dera Ismail Khan’ written by the late Pushpa Kumari Bagai. The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards were founded in 1995 by Edouard Cointreau and endeavour to recognize and honour the best authors, publishers, food writers and all those who “cook with words”. The international jury that adjudicated entries in the “Best in the World” categories .
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kamal lawn
kamal lawn
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amal Sales exhibition was over welcomed by Karachiites at Dolmen Mall Clifton, Home couture, Embroidered fabric, Prêt and Kamal Lawn was really appreciated. So kamal is based on certain philosophy and CEO Mrs. Erum ahmad Kamal is fully involved in designing process where she enjoys her team’s suggestions to upgrade the quality and styling in terms of mood of all products. This Sales exhibition received unparalleled response from customers on its very day as people really liked buying their desired products on surreal discount offers. Moreover it was a very good activity for all the people poured in Dolmen mall Clifton, where they got to see models exhibiting vibrant prints of kamal lawn by Zara Shahjahan and new Midsummer Florence Collection. Exhibition was attended by Nazia Malik, Konain Khan, Tatmain ul qulb, Kiran khan and Hira tareen prominently
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fmh music mentor
FMH MUSIC MENTOR
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he FMH Music & Arts Society held the grand finale of FMH Music Mentor at the General Attique-ur-Rehman Auditorium. The grand finale judges included renowned singers Noman Javed, Asrar, Wali Hamid Ali Khan and Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, head of the Music Department of NCA The participants of FMH Music Mentor were students of FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry, FMH Institute of Allied Health Sciences and Saida Waheed FMH College of Nursing. The grand finale was held after
a series of auditions and the final twelve students performed at the event. The winner was Rabbiyah Shehzad of FMH Institute Allied Health Sciences, Zarak Khan of FMH College of Dentistry came second and Asad Mughal of FMH Institute of Allied Health Sciences stood third of the annual FMH Music Mentor The grand finale consisted of musical performances by Noman Javed, Asrar, Wali Hamid Ali Khan and IMX –The Band. The FMH music mentor also consisted of a skit byStandup Comedian &Improviser- Zohaib Azhar. FMH music mentor wasorganized by Patron –inChief Prof. Khaliq-ur-Rehman Head of Student Affairs - Dr. Noreen Farooq, FMH Music and Arts Society President – Haseeb Ahsan Vaince and the team at Fatima Memorial System
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zain-ul-abideen interview
Interview Session with Zaain ul Abideen Upstreet representative: Tell us something about yourself and how music has become your passion? Zain: As far as i remember i always loved singing, i was active participent of naat competitions and singing contest at my school .and was always a winner. The memory is unforgettable one...When i kept my first step into the studio i was only eleven years old. And was excited to see music insturments and equipment’s. it was my first poem cassette. I would like to share this experience with all my fans, that i participated in a music program “MERI AWAAZ SUNO” when i was sixteen...from that very age i knew that my future and present would nothing except my passion... my music.. There were 300 contestants out of whom i was the winner...and the first celebrity who appreciated me as well as encouraged me was “Nayarra Noor” I seriously thank her format...her appreciation really boosted up my hopes. Upstreet representative: What type of music do you love? Zain: Being a good music listener and working as a radio broadcaster, I listen various type of genres, either its classical, western/eastern, tamil music, pop, hip hop or Rnb, I Love Good Music Only. Upstreet representative: You are now become a much acclaimed artist, how is your experience so far? Zain: Experience so far has been very good. faced so many stages. met many people. came across many circumstances that led me to this stage.A singer must have come across these levels to touch the skies 20
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zain-ul-abideen interview Upstreet representative: Who is your inspiration when it comes to music? Zain: Art is always appreciated in any form, So exceptional singers/composers/ musicians have always been my inspiration. Upstreet representative: Tell us something about your new tracks / album? Zain: Well I’ve released my last song Laapata in august 2013 and got amazing feedback from all the listeners, and now I’ve completed few more songs “Farmeyshaan Teriyan“ “Lamhoon” “Zalma“ and some more songs are under production, I believe in quality not in quantity that’s why I take my time to bake it more strong in the studios Upstreet representative: Any message that you want to give to the new artists who want to enter into the music industry? Zain: Always beleive in your self, and don’t try to make a hit Song, cause no one knows the exact formula, Just make a good song and sing the way you love
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Naheedmela music nusrat passed away
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nternationally acclaimed music legend Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s wife Naheed Nusrrat succumbed to illness on 13th September 2013 at the Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, Ontario. The wife of the late musical maestro had moved to Canada after the demise of her husband and had taken ill since the past one month. She is survived by a daughter Born in Faisalabad, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was an internationally acclaimed Pakistani Qawwali singer who possessed an extraordinary range of vocal abilities. He contributed to and performed in several Pakistani films and later did playback singing for Bollywood. He fell ill in 1997 and passed away in London, England. Expressing grief over Naheed Nusrat’s passing, her nephew Rahat Fateh
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MODEL FIZA ALI MAKEUP S.M.RAZA DESIGNER NAJIA MALIK PHOTOGRAPHER KASHIF ALI
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MODEL FIZA ALI MAKEUP S.M.RAZA DESIGNER NAJIA MALIK PHOTOGRAPHER KASHIF ALI
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MODEL FIZA ALI MAKEUP S.M.RAZA DESIGNER NAJIA MALIK PHOTOGRAPHER KASHIF ALI
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A dedicated photographer and one who can more often than not be found enjoying doing a shoot, MohsinKhawar continues to set himself apart. If his new Color Pop shoot is any indicator of the quality of work one can expect from MKP, it is clear to see that Mohsin can go far in the world of fashion photography. His latest shoot, Color Pop, is exactly that! It is full of light and colors while ensuring that no one color contrasts with, or overshadows another. This fun, sophisticated shoot was done at the MKP studio with the idea of bringing the summer colors to light. The man behind the camera, MohsinKhawar, tells us a little bit about the vision behind this shoot: “The theme was to hit the summery colors. We made sure that our model, Hina, was styled in a very chic manner using one of the best cosmetics brand in the world and one of the finest wigs. Our makeup artist Fatima Nasir did a wonderful job on this and we are sure the colors will simply make you feel fresh and all jazzed up.�
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HEALTH SECTION
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how to test amino acids
how to test amino acids?
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mino acids are foundational molecules that play a very key role in human and animal physiology. When one is deficient in a certain amino acid due to dietary restriction or metabolic problems, it can lead to very serious health issues. Getting the proper amino acid testing can reveal the underlying cause for various health problems and provide natural treatment solutions to get well.
Amino acids are given a configuration of “L” or “D” based on which side the amino group is attached too. In natural protein, all amino acid residues are in the L configuration. The D configuration may be formed synthetically or by tissue catabolism and bacterial metabolism. The D form is unable to produce peptides and proteins and may even inhibit enzymes. An amino acid analysis employs state-of-the-art high-performance liquid chromatography that performs the most comprehensive and sensitive assay available for urine. This test analyzes 40 different amino acids and looks at key biomarkers for vitamin, mineral and inflammatory levels.
The analytes are measured on a report in functional categories for amino acids to assess for nutritional cofactors and disorders related to possible imbalances. Some of the major things the test analyzes include: • Dietary protein adequacy • Gastrointestinal dysfunction • Kidney Function • Functional adequacy of vitamins and minerals • Inflammation • Detoxification impairment • Cardiovascular disease • Neurological dysfunction • Ammonia toxicity • Inborn errors of metabolism
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How to lose weight?
How to lose weight?
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hedding pounds largely comes down to the two-pronged factors of diet and exercise. Not modifying the first one enough, and not getting enough of the second one, ends up giving the individual a recipe for being overweight. Conditions related to obesity include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Reduce the amount of red meat in your diet. If you don’t want to eliminate red meat altogether, choose cuts of meat with less fat content. Limit your intake of salt and starches. If you’ve got to have potato chips alongside your sandwich
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at lunch, opt for the baked potato chips that are less greasy and contain less fat than the deep-fried chips. You might find you’re really not sacrificing that much in terms of taste. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, egg whites, skinless poultry, fish and nonfat dairy products will certainly aid in the mission of losing weight. Drink
more water and less sugary drinks. If you have to have a soda, a diet soda is a better option, but seltzer is an even better choice than that. In terms of exercise, it’s important—if not always easy—to make sure you get at least some physical activity each and every day. Cardio and strength training burn lots of calories.
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The powerful tool for beating depression you cannot ignore
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The powerful tool for beating depression you cannot ignore
The powerful tool for beating depression you cannot ignore
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hen it comes to treating depression, many things come to mind, from antidepressant medications to natural therapies like yoga and herbal remedies like St. John’s wort. In particular, there is one very crucial element which cannot be ignored. As humans are social animals, the very important role that relationships play cannot be overlooked or underestimated. Important aspects of fighting depression include the right lifestyle habits, positive thinking patterns and the use of natural remedies. Being able to flag out the root causes of one’s depression would also be useful. Another vital element is the people around a depressed person. It is found that one’s risk of major depression disorder was affected by the quality of his or her relationships with a spouse, family and friends, and this was regardless of the frequency of their social interactions. -Trusting and loving relationships -Hang out with positive people -Group therapy -Help others
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Food SECTION
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White Chicken Chilli
White Chicken Chilli INGREDIENTS:
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 2 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies • 2 teaspoons ground cumin • 2 teaspoons dried oregano • 1-1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper • 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, drained, divided • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
METHOD: 1.In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook chicken and onion in oil until lightly browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, chilies, cumin, oregano and cayenne; bring to a boil. 2.Reduce heat to low. With a potato masher, mash one can of beans until smooth. Add to saucepan. Add remaining beans to saucepan. Simmer for 20-30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and onion is tender. 3.Top each serving with cheese and jalapeno pepper if desired
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Chilled Peach Soup with Fresh Goat Cheese
C hilled S oup
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Watermelon-Tequila Cocktails
WatermelonTequila Cocktails INGREDIENTS: • 1/4 cup water • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 8 cups diced seedless watermelon (1 pound) • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice • 1 3/4 cups blueberries • 3/4 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, plus 8 sprigs for garnish • 1 1/4 cups silver tequila • Ice METHOD: I In a small saucepan, bring the water to a simmer with the sugar and stir over moderate heat until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute; let the sugar syrup cool. In a blender, puree the watermelon until smooth. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl and strain the watermelon juice, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp. In a large pitcher, combine the sugar syrup with the lime juice, blueberries and mint leaves. Using a wooden spoon, lightly muddle the blueberries and mint. Add the watermelon juice and tequila. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Pour the cocktail into tall ice-filled glasses. Garnish with the mint sprigs and serve
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paintings by amna ilyas
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paintings by shahzad zar
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miscellaneous Section
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3 bahadur
3 bahadur
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arachi based production house, S O C Films, is set to release Pakistan’s first HD Urdulanguage animated feature film titled “3Bahadur” in collaboration with ARY Films.Produced entirely in Pakistan,this animated featurepromises to set a new standard for animated fiction and content geared towards children in the country.
3 Bahadur is a quintessentially Pakistani story – replete with unlikely heroes, menacingvillains, fumbling thugs, dark horses, moments of triumph and bouts of despair. Packed with action, comedy and heart rendering moments, the film is set to redirect the trajectory of animated content by prioritizing story-telling, nuanced visuals and detailed driven animation. 3Bahadur will be Pakistan’s first animated full-lengthsuper hero film that aims to empower and motivate today’s youth through dynamic 3D animation and an engaging story telling format. Based in a fictional town in Pakistan, eleven year old Amna,Saadi and Kamil set out to save their community from the many evils that plague it. The film is a journey of fighting
back, taking charge, and finding support and love in the most improbable of places. SOC Films has successfully set up a state of the art animation and postproduction facility in their Karachi offices, with a number of feature length films in the pipeline. Development work on their second film has already commenced, with the company aiming to become a leading name for Pakistani animation nationally and internationally. 3 Bahadur is set to launch in the summer of 2015
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shamyl khan
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ore than ten (10) years after making an impressive screen debut, Shamyl Khan continues to be one of the busiest and most successful actors in Pakistan’s film and TV industry. The handsome actor is currently starring in PTV’s Naqaab, APlus TV’s Love, Life Aur Lahore and PTV’s Zindagi Hath Barha. The next project is Hum TV’s upcoming serial Sadqay Tumharay in which he stars along with Mahira Khan.
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veena malik gets her body painted
Photographs: Shaharyar Khan Venue: Tuscany Courtyard, Islamabad UPSTREET MAG PAKISTAN
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