Pakistan Today Paperazzi Issue 291 March 31, 2019

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In conversation with Bushra Taimur, the co-founder of Haute Secret Shopper!

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TRAVELS TO

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Planes, trains & automobiles

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This week Zoya Chaudary styles four Epoque X Suffuse Lawn outifts & makes them her very own!

Retail therapy

Up, close & personal with the team of Popsicle

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contents 08 Micro Fashion Hopscotch launched its new store in Xinhua Mall Lahore.

26 Cover Shoot Saverio by Rici Melion 42 Paperazzi eats Featuring Chop Chop Wok 44 Boss lady Featuring Bushra Taimur 46 Ready, Set, Style!

Featuring Epoque X Suffuse lawn

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Publisher: Arif Nizami l Publishing Editors: Samina Khan & Meher Tareen l Contributing Editor: Ali Nizami Managing Editor: Mehak Elahi | Editors: Minahil Qasim, Ramina Maripova & Alisa Dossa Digital Media: Nazish Sameer | Creative Director: Muhammad Asif | Marketing: Sohail Abbas 0300-4652194, Zahid Ali 0301-8479758, Muddasir Alam 0333-2282905, Zulfiqar Butt 0300-8451634, Mudassar Chuhadry 0333-8106007, Photographers: Irfan Younas & Kamran Mehdi Printed at PTPRINT Press, 4- Shaarey Fatima Jinnah Lahore. | Paperazzi is a project of Paper Magazine and Pakistan Today.

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Huriya Qadir Sara Sohail

micro fashion

Mahnoor Saleem Khan

Sahar Noon

Hopscotch launched its new store in Xinhua Mall, Lahore.

Komal Irfan & Aamna Taseer

Hadiya & Aazer

Harris Hassan Syed with daughter Zara

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Mahnoor Zahid

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accessories galore

Asma, Shahzaib & Abdullah

Sara Zahid & Nisma Ameer

Flutterby London launched its outstanding store in DHA, Lahore.

Saba Malik

Saadia Tariq & Hira Khan Shahraiz

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Kanwal Malik

Cidra Waqas & Sobia

Ramina Maripova & Aden Rehan

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spring time affair

Tanzeela Khan

Natasha, Vinay, Sualiha Zeeshan & Nimra

Sapphire hosted a meet and greet at Fuschia Kitchen in Lahore earlier this week.

Sana Malik & Hadiyya

Ushna Habib

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Maham & Sualiha

Areesha Kamran

Bushra Mustafa

Zainab Reza

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Bushra Haider

meet & greet

Neha Maneeka & Babloo

Taimur & Hajra

Mohammad and Hamza of The Warehouse Cafe in DHA hosted a meet and greet over a lavish hi-tea for the food lovers of Lahore.

Sudaf Khan

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Sadia Tariq & Rubina Azmat

Mashaal, Hira & Rameen

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Faryal

Zainab Abbas

chaaye "o" holics

Amna Malik

Samar Abid

A delicious breakfast was held at Chaaye "O" Holics in Lahore.

Sana Zubair & Maham

Akif & Ayesha

Saba Malik

Rubia & Sadia

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Nosheen

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Zubia Motiwalla, Maleeha Bhimjee, Shanaz Ramzi, Naila Bhimjee & Mina Ramzi

together we triumph

Sumeha Khalid

The Triumph flagship Store was relaunched at Dolmen Mall Clifton, The event was attended by socialites and loyal clients.

Shabeena Mustufa

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Shameem & Ruksana Nancy

Saman, Yusra & Kinza

Afra 2019

Swaleha Qureshi & Tehmina Qureshi

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Maha Hassan

Komal Irfan

Mahnoor Khan

colours of spring

Ayesha Malik

Kross Kulture launched its Luxury Lawn Summer/Spring 2019 Collection.

Ayesha Nasir, Fartashia & Sarah Gandapur

Zainab Abbas & Sabina Ali

Zainab Cheema

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Sara Tarakzai

Nazish Sameer

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Sanam, Sarwat, Zoe with friends

chasing sunsets

Syma

The not for profit organization, ECC - Empowering Communities for Change, hosted a sundowner in Karachi.

Azmat, Swaleha, & Saira

Sanam Agha

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Adnan, Jasmine, Amna & Faizan

Saba Ansari

Suleman, Seema, Salma & Sulaiman

Ayesha & Fiza

Nadya Mistry

Fiona & Areeba

Umar Sayeed

Ali & Maria Wasti

Asim Jofa

Afshan, Jeannette, & Farhat

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epic finale

Amna Babar

Mr Jehazaib Director CSC With Friends

Pakistan’s Capital Smart City Polo Cup concluded with an impressive finale in Lahore.

Imran, Javeria & Ahmed

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Sunila Prisca

Yasmeen Butt

Asad Mirza, Noman Khalid & Bilal Mirza

Fizan & Maryam

Narimaan Asim

Ftima & Seyham

Zainab Malik

Mukaram & Sofia

shehryar & Shahmeen

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www. ricimelion.com | Facebook.com/ricimelion | Instagram/@ricimelion

saverio by rici Melion ‘Saverio’ features a subdued spin on accustomed suiting elements for a chic and exclusive appeal.

Brand: Rici Melion | Model: Athar Amin Makeup: Toni&Guy

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The A-team

Tokyo Skytree Roll

This week, Team Paperazzi headed over to Karachi’s quick, convenient & affordable rice and noodle bar; Chop Chop Wok! It offers quality Pan Asian food from Thai Red Curry to a makeit-your-own 3 step wok which one can completely customize. Aside fro this, they have also recently started serving fresh and really well put together sushi rolls.

"back in we used used to (o yster sim ilar

sity abroad, the day wh ile we were at uni ver un d. often we to have many noodle bars aro eaway boxes have food in those ch inese tak so mething pail) so we tho ugh t of doing here." - salman naq i.

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Hot & Sour Soup ON THE MENU: STARTERS: Wasabi Prawns Hot & Sour Soup MAINS: Nasi Goreng Thai Cashew Chicken Tokyo Skytree Roll Explosion Roll Lava Roll

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Casual yet chic interiors by Coalesce Design Studio.

Nasi Goreng

We love the idea of a communal seating arrangement

CHOP CHOP WOK

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Thai Cashew Chicken

"It’s been almost 4 years since we started this venture and we are still going strong. We started sushi recently and it’s doing very well; we’ve got a bit of a Peruvian take on it." - Salman Naqi

Delicious Wasabi Prawns

The latest addition to Chop Chop Wok's menu, Sushi!

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#BossLady

HAUTE SECRET SHOPPER AS THE CO-FOUNDER OF THE COMPANY, BUSHRA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING HAUTE SECRET SHOPPERS A FORMIDABLE INTERNATIONAL FORCE. ASIDE FROM WORKING TO STREAMLINE OPERATIONS, SHE OVERSEES THE SALES, MARKETING, PR, CLIENT EXPERIENCE ALONG WITH OVERALL COMPANY STRATEGY AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS. FORMERLY IN BANKING FOR OVER A DECADE, HER JOURNEY FROM FINANCE TO FASHION HAS GIVEN BUSHRA A STRONG LOVE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT.

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Did you stumble upon your career or was it something that you always wanted?

I had always been on a streamlined corporate career path since college and was a banker for over a decade when we first started Secret Shoppers. Changing direction completely to begin something disruptive in the fashion industry had never been a part of my greater plan...it's something I stumbled upon but it's been the most exciting six years since! This has re-energised my drive and commitment to excellence.

What was your “aha!” moment?

This has to be - when without any investment in marketing or PR, Secret Shoppers received amazing recognition and response from not just buyers but international retailers and design houses. We are proud partners/affiliates to the top names in the fashion industry like Net-a-Porter, Judith Leiber, Farfetch, Matches Fashion, Sophia Webster, MyTheresa and many more. It is truly an achievement to officially work with some of the best in the industry and it really reinforces the fact that we have something strong and wonderful.

Did you ever consider or experience a career change?

The start of Secret Shoppers was unplanned and happened during my maternity leave from my very different corporate banking job.

Although I had always been in client-facing and strategic roles, Secret Shoppers was an entirely new experience for me. It was unplanned but felt completely right

to take a jump soon!

What does nobody tell you about being the boss?

That it comes with overwhelming responsibility.

Name one boss lady that you admire and how she still inspires you?

Coco Chanel was a remarkable self-made boss lady. She knew how to take chances and persevere. Her life story inspires me to love my own work and believe I can create a change.

Describe a day in your life: I start the day quite early to the hustle and bustle of a hectic school run - coupled with a briefing given by each global team of what has transpired during the night with work - given that some of our teams operate on different time zones.

Our office timings start at 9 am sharp which is when Hina and I catch up daily to update each other on our different set of responsibilities and commitments. The rest of the morning is dedicated to ensuring the stock handling, marketing and PR teams are aligned with sufficient direction and content. The second half of my workday is spent supporting the query management team and growing/strengthening our affiliate network. Through this all, I also manage our VIP clients directly with any of their shopping. I try and pause work past 6 pm for some downtime with the children which includes homework and an early bedtime routine.

The day ends with some quality time with my husband over dinner and tv.

"EACH FAILURE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE AND ONE MUST LOOK AHEAD HAVING GROWN FROM THAT EXPERIENCE."

When was a time you felt completely discouraged and how did you push through it?

Being an entrepreneur, I am quite emotionally involved with Secret Shoppers and therefore every small set back always feels like a lot. I depend on my brilliant partner, Hina, in such moments as she shares the same dedication to our cause. Her support and practical advice always get me through tough days. Being thickskinned and resilient by nature is something which is important in entrepreneurship.

What was the best advice that your mentor gave you?

The best advice I've got is from my father who always says “this is all part of business”, he is the person I turn to when it comes to major setbacks and he is my mentor.

3 things you cherish the most: My very loving family, I'm grateful for my never-ending work and my circle of brilliant friends.

What is #1 thing that is yet to be ticked off your bucket list?

I have always wanted to go sky diving and am hoping I’ll manage

Complete this sentence: To me, a #BossLady is…”

A boss lady is always leading the best team.

I believe that true success is never achieved alone and it is always the hard work and dedication of a team that makes companies realise their goals and true potential. It's important to remember that there is no boss without a great team!

What did you learn from your biggest failure?

I have learnt that there are always valuable lessons in failure.

Each failure is an opportunity to improve and one must look ahead having grown from that experience.

Which world leader would you most like to have dinner with?

I would love to have dinner with Imran Khan. It would be great to sit down and discuss the future of Pakistan and how I could contribute to helping our nation achieve greatness.

What advice would you give to young girls out there who have dreams and goals like yours?

Be your own strongest advocate, try harder and aim higher. Always remember that your productivity leads to a happier "you" which makes you a better mother, spouse and friend.

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Epoque x suffuse lawn th is week zo y a chaudary s ty les fo ur epoque X s uffuse lawn o u tifts & makes them her very own !

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All black never goes out of style, a perfect pick for evening out with friends. I kept my look simple with straight hair and nude kitten heels.

Shahbano Lawn by Bashir Ahmad Textiles Muse: Myda Malik Makeup by: Sehrish Amir @themakeupstudiobysehrish Location: The Brasserie, Mall One @shahbanoofficial @bashirahmad_official

A side pony tail with statement earrings and a funky clutch, paired with this navy blue outfit is perfect for the day to night look

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I kept my look sleek with a high pony tail, statement accessories and I'm all set for an office meeting or lunch.

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Muse: Zoya Chaudary Lawyer & Co Founder at Creo | Brand: Epoque X Suffuse Lawn

Shahbano Lawn by Bashir Ahmad Textiles Muse: Myda Malik Makeup by: Sehrish Amir @themakeupstudiobysehrish Location: The Brasserie, Mall One @shahbanoofficial @bashirahmad_official

Summer is all about light colours. For a casual day out i completed my look with flats for an easy breezy feel.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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RETAIL THERAPY Up, close and personal with the team of Popsicle

Tell us a little about your team?

We are very happy that we have a team of like-minded individuals. We are all friends and as a team we are coming up with some awesome new ideas for Popsicle.

How did the idea of Popsicle come to being?

We always wanted to branch out and work in fashion, art business and lifestyle. Zahra

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Raza floated this idea and it came to fruition with all our efforts combined.

What was your inspiration?

The inspiration was to bring something to the capital that has art, fashion and lifestyle under one roof. The fact that a conceptual Pop-up has never been done before and we are bringing so many creative minds together.

Tell us a little about Popsicle.

What does it exactly do?

Popsicle is a pop up concept show. We are showcasing handpicked art, fashion and lifestyle products and making it into an interactive experience for our clients. Transforming your retail experience into something immersive and memorable.

Are you planning to come to Lahore?

We are planning to take Popsi-

cle all over Pakistan and overseas.

How has the response been so far?

We are getting so much love, appreciation and support from everyone. It’s very overwhelming and feels great!

What obstacles did you face while starting it?

I think just getting everyone together and getting our ideas turn into reality. But it’s all coming together now after a lot of hard work.

Who and what inspires you the most?

These days everyone around us is so inspiring, We are learning so much from my team. It’s been a great experience.

What would you like to say to our followers?

The idea of Popsicle is to bring everyone together. Our motto is "Everybody's Welcome."

We want to encourage other creative people to follow their passion because anything is possible!

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IN THE FIELD WITH...

rafaay israr SINGER

Who is your best friend?

Mahnoor Sheikh. She also produces my music videos.

What would you grab if your house was on fire?

I would definitely grab my phone and get out of there.

What is your destination for the trip of your dreams?

Santorini, Greece. The place is magical and I really want to shoot a music video there.

When you were little, what did you want to be when you grow up? And do you still want it?

I wanted to become a sketch artist since my sketching skill used to be great in school but since high school that passion vanished away and music took its place.

If you got stuck in the elevator and was forced to listen to only one song, which would it be?

Chaap Tilak by Abida Parveen and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.

What is the best advice anyone has ever given you?

Be consistent. That’s the only thing that can take you further to your life goals.

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what we fancy!

From the makers of Paperazzi!

Find out what tickles our fancy!

food

hot couple Mehek Saeed & Ammar Mohsin are on our hot couple list this week!

Pantry in Karachi is a family friendly gourmet restaurant that serves good tasting, high quality food. Pantry’s menu consists of a wide variety of dishes, from eggs, salads and burgers, to pastas, pizzas and steaks. All the dishes are made in house and the restaurant has its own bakery where bread is baked fresh daily – YUM!

on the playlist We’re suckers for the Jonas Brother’s latest single; Sucker. And is it just us or can you guys also not stop watching the music video?!

news

fun stuff A blendable and longwearing eyebrow palette

by Masarrat Misbah to sculpt, fill, set, and define the brows.

The all-in-one MM Brow Palette has everything you need for a perfect eyebrow.

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fun & quirky Karachi based standup comedian Shehzad Ghias Shaikh, who has mastered in theatre and comedy from New York, is an absolute riot.

hot stuff Sana Javed is hot on our radar this week, she recently played a leading role alongside Feroze Khan in blockbuster series "Khaani" and we loved her!

Prime Minister, Imran Khan welcomed the message of greetings and good wishes from the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the people of Pakistan as the country was all set to celebrate its National Day on the 23rd of March.

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travel diaries

umair mirza cameron highlands

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Where did you choose to go and why?

Cameron Highlands for the Zainab Chottani Luxury Lawn 2019 shoot Who did you travel with?

Zainab Chottani Squad aka #ZCSquad

planes, trains & automobiles

Travelling is great fun. You get to explore a new place, meet new people and get wiser! We want to know more and will share with you exciting travel stories from a few special people in our section, planes, trains & automobiles!

Tell us about sites no one should miss out on?

Boh Tea plantation Farm, Mossy Forest, Rose Centre, Cameron Tea Valley

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Suggest places for a perfect night out?

Book a hotel close to Jalan Masjid like we did and you are couple of minutes away from the “happening� street where you will find restaurants, stores, masseurs and the only Starbucks in the city.

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What can you do over there to relax and unwind?

Everything about Cameron Highlands is relaxing! Such serene views of natural beauty but yes you will need some foot massages after a long day exploring the mountainous city.

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Tips?

Keep some snacks and water in hand on the go! Avoid heavy meals when in cars or are about to sit in a car, because the roads carved in these mountains are quite a zig zag and can have your head and tummy swinging.

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and grey winter comfort It’s time to get ou t of yo ur black trals are really having zone, becaus e soft head- to- toe neu s loo k is selecting the a moment right now . the key to thi skin tone. go for shades right colours that wor k with yo ur and on the dar ker side; as light as cream , beige and blush, camel and khaki tones.

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what ’s happenin g!

Your weekly entertainment guide plus all the upcoming events and much much more! Paperazzi gives you the latest scoop!

eat, sleep, repeat Kukus Kitchen - a home based food delivery service makes the most delicious Pakistani/ Indian dishes and delivers it to your doorstep. You’ve got to try it out, we promise you won’t be disappointed!

Instagram - @kukuskitchen1122

spa day!

Almay’s beauty studio has a new location in model town. Get pampered with their ace services and you would be thanking us later.

epoque X suffuse Embrace the evergreen amalgamation of Asian and Oriental charm with swoon-worthy design influence of Suffuse by Sana Yasir, combined with cutting edge textile techniques and fabrication of Epoque Fashion. Launching in the first week of April, we cant wait!

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binge eating Dhaba Food Festival jointly presented by Beach Luxury Hotel and Event Crafters will be a two-day event all set to take place on 6th and 7th April.

They will be recreating eclectic roadside dining on one platform, hosting 50+ food stalls, live music, fun-filled activities and much more!

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horoscope

Our fab astrologer Zahid Haider, styles up your stars. Find out what’s in store for you this week!

For your in-depth weekly forecast call 0322-757-5219 E-mail: happyhaider65@gmail.com

ARIES (MAR. 21- APRIL 20) Happy birthday, Aries! Love goddess Venus enters your healing and closure sector on Tuesday, so if you need to move on from a past or current lover, this transit offers a gentle release. Mercury retrograde ends as well, finally ending a period of headaches and hypersensitivity.

And Mars moves into your communication zone on Sunday, helping you find the right words to discuss conflict, boundaries, and negotiation.

TAURUS (APR. 21- MAY 21) Is your lover a friend too, Taurus—or vice versa? Venus beautifies your friendship zone on Tuesday, blurring the lines between the two. On Thursday, Mercury retrograde also ends in this space, helping you clear the air on conflict with friends so you can find common ground. Then, Mars enters your income sector—go fight for your worth and security, and get that raise!

GEMINI (MAY 22-JUNE 21) Hey, beauty queen! Venus begins a beautifying tour of your career sector on Tuesday, helping you become more of an authority figure, and Mercury clears its crossed wires so you can implement what you’ve learned at work. Mars enters Gemini on Sunday, so be sure to advocate for yourself, your independence, and your freedom wherever you need it most. Flex those boundary muscles, and keep it all the way real with anyone who crosses them.

CANCER (JUNE 22-JULY 22) International lover? Venus lights up your travel and education zone, helping your heart beat fast for the exotic and the intellectual. Mercury ends its retrograde in the same space on Thursday, so you can see what brilliance and wisdom you can contribute in the areas that need it.

Mars enters your completion, healing, and surrender sector on Sunday, so you can lean on a spiritual practice to let go of fear and worry.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG 22) Venus is electrifying your intimacy, erotic, and transformative zone on Tuesday. You want to bond deeply and sexually with another. Mercury ends its retrograde in that sector on Thursday, helping you feel more adaptable and comfortable with intimacy. Mars enters your friendship space on Sunday, which places you in leadership positions among them and could make conflict likely—avoid petty drama!

VIRGO (AUG. 23 -SEPT. 23) Ready for romance, Virgo? Venus enters your love and partnership arena on Tuesday, helping you invite or deepen the intimacy you crave.

Then, on Thursday, Mercury retrograde ends in this zone, so your optimism and efforts in this area will return swiftly. Mars moves into your career sector on Sunday, so assert your independence and worthiness at work. If you're confident, others will see that too.

LIBRA (SEPT. 24 -OCT. 23) Does it spark joy, Libra? Venus slides into your Marie Kondo zone on Tuesday, helping you beautify your routines along with your health and wellness habits. Mercury ends its retrograde in that space on Thursday, so you'll get excited again about the details that facilitate big changes.

Mars enters your international and educational world on Sunday, encouraging you to travel and learn more than you ever thought possible.

SCORPIO (OCT. 24 - NOV. 22) Courage, Scorpio! Venus moves into your outspoken, heart spilling, and confidence sector on Tuesday, so you can share the story of your heart.

Mercury ends its retrograde there on Thursday, helping you apply new lessons to these efforts—perhaps when it comes to commitment? Be open to compromising with others.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 23 -DEC. 21) Home is where the heart is, Sagittarius! Venus begins a homecoming on Tuesday in your tender space of family and emotional safety. Mercury ends its retrograde there, helping you see loved ones and home differently. Then, on Sunday, Mars sets fire to your romance sector, so you can negotiate with your lover. Think of conflict as a wish for closeness, not for separation.

CAPRICORN (DEC 22.- JAN. 20) Put it in a love letter, Capricorn! Venus enters your communication zone on Tuesday, so speak your romantic truths to those who genuinely need to hear it. Mercury ends its retrograde in that sector on Thursday, clearing any writer’s block and verbal fumbles. Mars ignites your health and wellness arena on Sunday, helping you get your passion back for personal excellence.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 21.- FEB. 19) Make it rain, Aquarius! Venus moves into your financial and worth sector on Tuesday, giving you the coin and abundance you need. The timing's perfect, because Mercury ends its retrograde on Thursday, helping you feel more secure around money. Mars enters your outspoken, courageous, and confidence arena on Sunday, so be sure to advocate for your authenticity and dreams.

PISCES (FEB. 20-MAR. 20) You’re irresistible, Pisces! Venus enters your sign on Tuesday, making your efforts in beauty and romance triumphant. You’re turning heads everywhere! Mercury ends its retrograde in your sign on Thursday, helping you find the right thoughts, words, and ideas again. Mars sets fire to your emotional tenderness on Sunday, so you can reach for the situations, places, and partners that make you feel comfortable.

MUHAMMAD ASIF

AMJAD BHATTI

ALAMGIR ELAHI

birthdays Aries are unique, classy and versatile. They have their very own set of strengths and weaknesses like all other zodiacs