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Chairperson/Publishing Editor: Rameeza Majid Nizami Editor The Nation: Salim Bokhari Editor-at-Large: Amal Khan Managing Editor: Maryam Mahmood Creative Editor: Nur Zehra Qadri Sub Editor: Rana Faizan Hussain Contributing Editor (Islamabad): Minahil Batool Sherazi Contributing Editor (Karachi): Farah Vayani Features Editor: Tajwar Chaudhry Creative Head: Faiz-ur-Rehman Creative Team: Talat Mahfooz, Faisal Fazal, Zeeshan Arif, Shoaib Qadir Photographer: M. Basharat Irshad GM Marketing: Bilal Mahmood For Advertising: Kherzan Zaidi - 0321 8976730, Ata-ur-Rehman - 0332 2427473, Khalid Sheikh - 0345 5130728

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Beenish Khan

Tea at Tuscany!

Tuscany Courtyard launched hi-tea Fete in Lahore.

Khurram Khan & Faisal Khan

Zahra & Noman

Zara & Faisal

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Furkan & Anush

Khurram & Aiman

Kherzan Zaidi

Chanda Waseem

Tajwar Chaudhry

Mahnoor Masood

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Zoya Nasir & Momin Munshi

Shoaeb Shams

Asma Malik

Sheroze

Sameen & Hadiyya

Humaira Asghar

Hadia Iftikhar

Cheeni Bajwa

Mishalle Hira

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Shafaq Habib

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Rakshanda Naveed

Art, Craft & Antique!

Mehmil organised art exhibition ‘Unveiling the Beauty’ by Shoaib Bin Aziz at Studio O in Lahore.

Mera & Serat

Zara & Rida

Kamran & Alina

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Noman & Rubina

Ayesha & Saima Nawaz

Nayyar Ali Dada

Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan

Salina

Syed Noor

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Mr & Mrs Shoaib bin Aziz

Nushin & R M Naeem

Anam

Amna & Ayesha

Neelam

Bushra Mahfooz

Ayan & Alishba

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Salima Hashmi

Imtiaz Anwar

Hajira

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Ayesha Javed

Ready, Set, Shop!

Little People Shopping launched its flagship store in DHA, Lahore.

Osama & Mehek with kids

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Sana Iqbal & Shaza Saeed

Mehak & Zunaira

Alizah & Imran

Arooba Qureshi

Annie Chaudhry

Aadil Rasul

Mahnoor Furqan

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Arooba, Javeria & Momina

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Sarah Obaid

Mehek & Osama with family

Alina Shahid

Zara Obaid

Zainab Khalid

Ambreen Zaid

Rubia Moghees

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A Glitzy Launch!

Samsung launched new Galaxy A8/A8+ and Grand Prime Pro smartphones in Lahore. The PR was done by Shamrock.

Mr Umer Ghumman

Mr Bilal, Mr Choi & Mr Omer Chaudhry

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Mr. Umer Ghumman, Mr Muzaffar Paracha & Guest

Maham Amjad

Mr Y J Kim, Mr Izzat ullah & Mr. Choi

Team Samsung

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Aiman

Mehndi Party!

Zoha Shakir & Danial Naqi hosted a lovely mehndi in Karachi to celebrate their wedding with friends and family.

Mashal & Umair

Zoha Shakir & Danial Naqi

Sheraz & Amra

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Ansab Jahangir

Mehak

Parveen

Kulsoom

Faiza

weekend | around town

Saba & Saad

Sumbul

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Nikhar & Mannal

Mustafa & Urooj

Maham

Paras

Sana Ansari

Shazia

Urooj

Maha, Hammad & Rida

Amber

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Neloo Pasha

Happy Shopping!

Lulusar organised a grand exhibit in Karachi.

Muneeza, Asma & Kiran

Nousheen

Sharmee & Ibrees

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Mariam & Manal

Muneeba

Maliha Rehman

Farah Vayani

Zara Bari

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Asma

Afifa Jibran

Alizeh Pasha

Hoor

Aden & Rehan

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Sehehrezade & Maria

Sumbul

Zainab

Saneela

Amal

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Hina Salman

A Night of Music!

Amina & Muhammad

Sara Khan with her mother

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Mr & Mrs Ali Kirmani

Muhammad and Amina hosted a dinner and musical night for family and friends at their residence in Lahore.

Mr & Mrs Ali

Soniya & Col. Hassan

Waleed, Aamir Mazhar & Cybil Chaudhry

Arooj & Amina

weekend | around town

Sabeen & Shami

Fawad & Leena

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Umer & Seher

Madiha, Mahwish, Sara & Sidra

Syed Abbas, Hira, Asim, Zoya Raza, Huda & Mohsin

Hamid Ali Khan

weekend | around town

Minal & Aiman

#MissVeet2017 Miss Veet 2017 grand finale was held in Karachi.

Amna & Adnan

Areeba Habib

Eshita

Rizwan Ali Jaffri

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Adnan Ansari

Hareem Farooq

Azfar Rehman

Shamaeel Ansari

Nadia Hussain

weekend | around town

Jerry & Zubair

Furniture & Accessories!

The Lounge organised winter exhibition in DHA, Karachi.

Shaista Shahid & Ruby Amjad

Sajid Ahmed

Amena, Jamal, Zainab & Nyla

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Zainab Muhammad

Saba & Nadia

Nyla Amjad

Munira

Nadia

Zara Dadabhoy

weekend | around town

Foodies Rejoice!

Travel and Tours organized Walled City tour and brunch for media personnels at Shahi Baithak. The PR was done by Transmedia.

Annie & Adila

Hamza Khalid

Babar Mehmood

Laiba

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Hafsa Usman

Abbas, Faizan, Sacha, Farhan & Hafsa

Ahmed

Zoya Razza

Fizza Munir

Fatima

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Weekend Scouts Teazuro

Tea differently! Artisan tea for a nation that loves it

@teazuro

1. What inspired you to start Teazuro as an artisan tea connoisseur?

Teazuro stemmed from a solution to a personal issue I had when I moved back to Pakistan. Being a daily green tea drinker, I could never find fresh, good quality teas or even a variety to choose from.

That was particularly surprising, as Pakistan is the 3rd largest tea consuming country in the world.

Therefore, the frustration of constantly having to stock up on teas when I or my family traveled inspired me to start this tea journey.

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2. What is the brand philosophy behind Teazuro?

Teazuro aims to introduce a different and new way for people to have “Tea�. We search for the finest teas, flowers and herbs, bring them to Pakistan and meticulously cup out each ingredient, carefully selecting each element of the blend. Tea for us represents memory, medicine, emotion and energy in a cup. At Teazuro, we want to create a connection between the teas and the people who drink it; we want to offer something for everyone. We have what you need when you need it, endless teas for your endless emotions.

weekend | Fashion something heavy, sweet and caffeinated. We offer different kinds of Teas- Black Teas, White Teas, Oolong Teas, Green Teas and Herbal (caffeine- free) Teas. We don’t have one single mood, so why settle for one type of tea? Therefore, Teazuro has a variety of extremely aromatic and flavourful teas in their selection, something for everyone in whatever mood they are in.

4. What is your take on custom Tea vs the regular chai dhaabas?

I am a fan of regular doodh-patti and occasionally will go out to a dhaba or make a cup of at home. The classic black tea with milk and sugar is part of our culture, our lives and our identity as Pakistanis.

However, what I am offering is something to complement it. Teazuro teas are an alternative to desi chai if you’re not in the mood for

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3. Is Teazuro health specific?

Teazuro has paired with few of the largest tea traders in Germany to create unique blends that are made using the highest quality ingredients, organically grown and sourced from suppliers certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership. Even though all teas we sell are organic, healthy and guilt-free, we have divided our range into two collections: TEATOX and CLASSIC. Our TEATOX Collection are our wellness teas. They have been specially blended with carefully sought ingredients that make it beneficial for certain ailments. For example, Cleanse is good for digestion, bloating, or any stomach issues. Skinny Night is a caffeine free, chamomile based tea, which has ingredients good for detoxing and weight-loss. Despite our TEATOX teas being classified as “healthy” we have ensured that they all taste great!

5.Who/What are your inspirations behind the different flavours?

Selecting teas was probably the hardest part of starting this business. I tried 267 different flavours of teas and narrowed it down to 13 teas. Each tea unique in blend composition andflavour has its own story behind it.

In the CLASSIC Collection, our Winter Wonderland, white tea with almond and orange, was inspired from creating the perfect blend for the chilly winter evenings, something that would evoke the holiday spirit. Whereas, Hint of Mint, is my morning cuppa. This peppermint black tea is a masterfully blended tea to give that refreshing jolt on sleepy mornings.

In the TEATOX Collection, the Turmeric Healing, is a modern spin derived from an ancient recipe. This “haldi” based tea is a delicious bold and aromatic blend, inspired by my grandmother’s recipe as a cure to most ailments, it is the taste on everyone’s lips right now. Our Skinny Morning, inspired by its name, is a bright blend of herbs and botanicals for an invigorating start to the day. This matcha based caffeinated tea is packed with antioxidants and other ingredients to help get your metabolic rate high, to lose some inches and detox your body.

weekend | Fashion 6. Name 3 people, living or dead, who would you love to design a specific flavour of tea for.

If I were to design a specific blend for anyone, it would be the following three people: a. Walter Elias Disney: Entrepreneur, animator, and film producer, Walt Disney, was known to be an imaginative and creative genius. All his work, was ahead of his time and lives on till today. Therefore, for him I would create a blend that would be transforming in nature. A blossoming tea that changes colour and releases a sweet scent, but would have an unexpected tangy flavour as it touches your lips. b. Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel: Fashion designer and businesswoman, Coco Chanel, a true visionary and inspirational personality. With her interest in perfumes, and hectic lifestyle, I would create a caffeinated blend with a robust flavour and highly aromatic smell. c. Donna Farhi, yoga teacher and author: Donna Farhi, is one of the most sought-after yoga instructors. For her, the blend I would create would have some calming, soothing, with strengthening ingredients. It would be a caffeine-free herbal blend with faint earthy tasting notes, a rejuvenating tea that would be easy to sip throughout the day.

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7. Are there any new surprises in store for clients?

Yes! We have lots of new exciting flavours that we are about to release and some special tea accessories! They will definitely be on everyone’s “must have” list.

Set foot into the New Year, the festivities and the joy with our latest Chantelle, Embroidered Chiffon Collection. Inspired by the beauty of nature and floral artworks, this collection is comprised of a florid themed color palette, exotic prints with modern silhouettes and traditional embroidery.

Floral, Fashionable and Timeless creates the perfect narrative of our first Collection of the New Year: Chantelle, Embroidered Chiffon – VOL IV. WWW.BAROQUE.PK

Photography: StopStyle Models: Fahmeen Ansari and Rubab Ali MUA: QasimLiaqat Art Director: Yasser Abdul Aziz Dar

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#Happeni #Happeni Zehra Saleem X Panache Zehra Saleem is launching her debut lawn with Panache; We sense all things floral, flowy and a little bit of an architectural influence.

Super eager to see their opulent embroideries, indulgent prints. We wish this talented girl all the best for her endeavour.

Launching on the 24th of February.

THP Gallery Show THP Gallery opens its first show with Ayesha Saeed’s The “Psychogeography of The Right Thumb series”. Saeed’s showing her photography work for the first time in Pakistan.

On 29th Monday For invites please call: 0322 . 444. 1321 or 042 3578 7686.

This Just In

NO DRAMA LLAMA Women On Wheels

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The Chief Minister’s Strategic Reforms Unit has launched its much-awaited programme by the name of ‘Women on Wheels: Motorbike Subsidy Scheme, as Phase II of its Women-onWheels project.

Ajoka’s new play Charing Cross is based on the political and social changes in Pakistan’s landscape with lahore’s Charing Cross as a witness. A spectacular musical epic. when: 29th January – 31st January. where: Alhamra - Lahore

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai have announced a partnership between Apple and the Malala Fund. Their aim is to use Apple’s resources and expertise, combined with the Malala Fund’s reach, to offer some 100,000 underprivileged girls!

The Home - Interior Decor is launching it’s flagship store in Karachi. The furniture is imported from Turkey. It consists of contemporary designs that have been hand picked from some of the most sought after furniture collections and made exclusively available by The Home Interior Decor to its clientele in Pakistan.

2nd February at 11:00 to 3rd February at 22:00 Address: C-6, Tauheed commercial, Street. 36, Besides Sabs Salon, D.H.A, Karachi.

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Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn’’ The singer announced on Instagram this morning that he is set to wed his longtime girlfriend Cherry Seaborn. Team Weekend wishes all the best to these cuties!

The Olive & Fig’s is our favourite place to order beautifully, baked bespoke cakes! This truffle cake is on our wish list!

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Birthdays of the week

After the sudden death of her family, firearms heiress Sarah Winchester becomes convinced that she’s haunted by the souls of those killed by guns....

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THE DESIGNER’s VISION ready to run

Tūhura athletics

Tuhura is Pakistan’s first high-fashion active wear brand that offers runway inspired designs, while ensuring maximum comfort and quality.

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Muse: Laila Ali Khan Styling & Art Direction: Mehek saeed

Their on-trend olive stirrup tights have been styled with a monochrome mesh bomber jacket and latest ‘Believe’ graphic zippered sports bra from the S/S 2018 collection.

weekend | fashion The bubblegum pink cropped top twin set from the F/W 2017 collection has been paired with comfy sneakers to achieve a perfect winter afternoon look.

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Think pink

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Orange is new black

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Their 2-in-1 sheer tanktop with built-in cross back sports bra, is paired with metallic and neon orange ‘Synthwave’ compression tights to add a pop of colour in the outfit.

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Ball-room

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Tōhura’s cut-out body suit has been dressed up with daring side slit palazzo yoga pants to keep the sporty-meets-dressy vibe.

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By dr tauqir ahmad

must have skin essentials

No matter how much you take care of yourself and follow proper hygiene, there are things that are beyond our control like ageing, skin tanning, scalp damage; the list is endless!

And we all have felt apprehensive about our appearance at least once in our lives. With so many inferiority complexes wearing on our sleeves regarding our appearance every day, there are some options that we might not be aware of.

All is fine when no lines!

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Ageing is like a bad omen and early ageing is a nightmare. The first sign of ageing starts to appear on face in the late 20s. Just to clarify; it is not a disease but a normal process which can be delayed with some precautions. As the age graph rises, our skin loses its tightness as the skin cells gradually start to divide which makes the skin’s inner layer thinner. To decrease the signs of ageing, medical science has come up with various procedures and methods.

Under the anti wrinkle treatment, the most sophisticated treatment in the world is thermi-rase. It is safe, toxin free and a painless procedure which provides instant results that last several years so you can look young and beautiful for a longer run.

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Dark Circlesthe nightmare

While we often hear that not getting enough sleep leads to raccoon eyes. There are more than one reason people suffer from dark circles and especially during the wedding season, these dark circles are a curse! Surprisingly there are remedies and treatments that can help you get rid of them. This is a holistic approach and the use of combination therapies provides a bespoke treatment plan based on the skin analysis scan. This patient specific personalized treatment ensures satisfactory and long lasting results in an area of focal attention. So, don’t worry when you have experts like Dr Tauqir Ahmad in town to help you fight with this.

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Look beautiful feel beautiful

Today many people want risk free treatments that have quick and visible results.

There are facials available at different salons which have temporary effects. Ever since technology has evolved new facial techniques came to light. One of it is Photofacial, using the light-based technology; it is a gentle treatment and can treat a number of skin conditions in just 30 min. With the use of narrow spectrum light, photofacial is used to boost collagen, which creates plumper, younger-looking skin, or kills the bacteria that causes acne. This treatment will give you clear and better looking skin.

White Beauty Dark complexion is still a taboo for some conservatives of our society. In South Asia, people are getting conscious day by day about their complexion. Signature Skin Care clinic provides many different treatments for skin whitening which are proven effective. PDT Therapy for Skin is a fantastic method for non-invasive treatments of skin conditions and when used in conjunction with other therapies delivers enhanced results. It can also be used to suppress bacteria in the treatment of skin infections and also to suppress melanin production in the treatment of pigmentation.

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Damaged hair, dry scalp, split ends and hair loss are the most common hair problem, faced by both men and women. Damaged hair is a pain in the neck, making it difficult to style into your desired hairstyle. A permanent solution can end all you hair problems. Unfortunately, you cannot get a new set of hair but you do have the option to repair the ones you are blessed with. The Signature Hair Botox treatment helps you repair broken and damaged hair fibers. It has the capacity to repair split ends and limits balding. The best thing about this treatment is completely safe and does not contain harmful ingredients, for example, the ones utilized as a part of Keratin treatment. This treatment gives you straight hair without breaking the bonds found within hair. repairs broken and damaged hair fibers.

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Hair Repair

Fashion Diaries Erum khan Muse:

Amna Ahmar @dr.amna.ahmar Makeup:

Mahrukh Manan @the_makeupp_room Photographer:

Basharat

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Stand out in a crowd this winter with this modern off shouldered gown. A classic piece paired with statement jewelry, make this ideal for a night out.

Perfect for a night out, this mix of net, grip and feathers is an elegant piece for your wardrobe. Exuding grace and class, this piece is a must have for the season.

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An ivory and gold ensemble perfect for all your lucheons. This white front open raw silk top with is embellished beautifully detailed hand work.

Make a statement with this Reshamwork-on-organza shirt, paired with raw silk bootcut/box pleated pants

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W’s ROVIN ell, what’s the use of W a pair of good eyes that never rove? Weekend’s been going through our

Adnan Siddiqui

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Nothing says desi gentleman more than a man in a crisp white shalwar kameez and achkan.

Adnan gives a much needed cue to all boys on how to dress like a man!

Ainy Jaffri

Ainy steps into casual, cool style, pairing black trousers with a ruffle sleeved top. Adidas superstars complete the look.

Amal Qadri

Amal elevates a plain Black outfit with a tropical print front-open tunic. Oversized vintage sunnies bring together this effortless outto-lunch look.

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ING eye fashion files for the week and these are the people who caught our fancy!

Nadia is a vision in an orient inspired kimono dress. Sleek pulled back hair and a classic red lip complement this red carpet look.

Nausheen Shah

Dressed to the nines in shades of grey, Nausheen looks super chic in this coordinated monochrome outfit. Round sunnies and colourful statement earrings add playfulness to the look.

Adnan Malik

Dapper in a burgundy jacket and ivory pants, Adnan works this casual chic look with a floral print scarf and dashing good looks!

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Nadia Hussain

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Khizra Waqar, former member of Team Weekend, has gone on to publish her blog which records her experiences as a Pakistani raised in Qatar. Not only does she have a great sense of humor, but is full of sass and class when it comes to raising her voice!

@khizzles

Fatima Murtaza Bhutto is a Pakistani writer, born in Kabul. She is daughter of Murtaza Bhutto, niece of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and granddaughter of former Pakistani Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Despite her families political background, Fatima never cared too much for politics, but went on to become a writer, a poet and an activist.

@garyjanetti

@fbhutto

Elnaz, Tanaz and Golnaz are three gorgeous Persian sisters living in London who happen to be identical triplets. Not only are they beautiful, but recently have risen to become one of the most inspiring style stars. We for one, can’t stop scrolling down once we’re on their page.

@thetripletsss

In our spare moments we all love to go on a scenic Instagram stroll so here Team Weekend shares the accounts we love to stalk!

Gary is a writer and producer, famously known for his woek on Family Guy and Will and Grace. His page is all about the Royals, or maybe just roasting them! His witty sense of humour is just the pick me up we need at the end of our day. He mostly incorporates Prince George in his memes but our highlights however, are his timely posts about the newest to be member of the British Royal family - Meghan Markle.

@chadknight

#instafollow

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@feminist

The future is female and we all know it. This page is a series of sarcastic, sassy, and taunting posts - all hinting towards inequality towards women. If you claim to be a feminist, this is the page you should be following!

If you’re into the visual arts, then this is the page you need to follow. Chad Knight is the Senior 3D Design manager at Nike, but his page is a portfolio of his outstanding work.

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promotion “Indus Heritage Trust 2nd Annual Event “Hunar Ke Rang” Held at Al-Hamra Art Gallery LahorE

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A One day event “Journey of the Artisans”,a Cultural extravaganza of heritage and fashion called “Hunar Ke Rang” was organized by the Indus Heritage Trust, an organization working to preserve and promote the arts and crafts of Pakistani artisans, by enhancing their skills and designs to make marketable products of excellent quality and find best markets for them and thereby promote and propagate the heritage of the Indus Valley.

Developing Artisanal Livelihoods in Rural Pakistan or RANG is a unique initiative of IHT in collaboration with the World Bank and the Japan Social Development Fund, to take the finest work of Pakistani artisans to the world, while developing sustainable incomes for them. With an out-ofthe-box Artisans Cluster Enterprise approach, IHT’s goal is to empower over 2,600 artisans of South Punjab and Sindh to help them become entrepreneurs of their own craft.

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supporters of the Trust, Mr. Imran Chaudhry and others who have championed the life-saving mission of ShaukatKhanum Memorial Trust over the years. When Imran Khan stepped on the stage to personally receive donations, a long queue of donors had already formed. Some raw emotions were also displayed as a cancer survivor who was treated at ShaukatKhanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore came forward to share her sentiments. In a voice overcome by emotion, she said that she always wanted to meet Imran Khan and tell him: “merayliyaye upper khudahaiaurneechay tum ho� (After God, I have you).

After the dinner, Rizwan and Muazzam Ali Khan Qawwal mesmerized the audience with their soul-stirring performance. As the evening came to a close, the event had collected $ 900,000 that would become a hope of life for thousands of indigent cancer patients

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On January 19, 2018, ShaukatKhanum Memorial Trust organized a Fundraising Gala Dinner at the picturesque Atlantis The Palm in Dubai. The event, sponsored by the donors and wellwishers of the Trust, was a beautiful testament to the generosity of the people who believe in the value of life. It was attended by Mr. Imran Khan, the Board of Governors of ShaukatKhanum Memorial Trust, celebrities including Mahira Khan and Maya Ali, and supporters from all across the World.

The event was hosted by renowned artist Fakhr-e-Alam. The program commenced with a heart-touching documentary on ShaukatKhanum Memorial Trust, followed by a few words from Dr. Faisal, the CEO of SKMT who informed the audience about the latest projects of the Trust.

Imran Khan shared with the audience that the first fundraiser for ShaukatKhanum Memorial Trust was also held in Dubai and he acknowledged long-time