Laiba Khan Lodhi made history by winning an international trophy at Saudi Arabia’s SAWDT Drift Championship. Known for driving a customised BMW E46, she competes in high-profile events like the Cholistan Jeep Rally. We sat down with the young racer for an exclusive interview with Daily Times. “Being Pakistan’s first female drifter means I represent […]
Supermodel-turned-novelist pens poetry on love and romance
You are a supermodel turned published writer. Tell us a little about your transition from walking the ramp to penning poetry- two such different professions- how did it happen for you? For me, they were never that different. Modeling taught me how to express without speaking, poetry allowed me to speak without performing. On the […]
Young author’s book sheds light on human experience of Partition — fear, uncertainty, courage, resilience
You are a writer, a youth advocate and a social worker. Tell us, at such a tender age, how did you develop such deep and meaningful inclinations towards writing, advocacy and social work? For me these interests developed very naturally because of the environment I grew up in. My mother has always been my biggest […]
Our top three picks from Bridal Couture Week
Consistency is key for any kind of success and growth. One has got to hand it over to the organisers and management of Hum Bridal Couture Week to have kept the fashion week spirit alive in a country where all reputed and esteemed fashion councils have given up. The Bridal Couture Week (BCW) that shows […]
Fawad and Mahira unite to promote the music album of their upcoming film ‘Neelofar’
Pakistani music is even appreciated by those who have nothing but contempt and prejudice for the country. And what Vicky Haider has sung for upcoming film ‘Neelofar’ will now set new benchmarks for music producers all over the world to appreciate and follow. This pure romantic poetic film starring Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan will […]
Farooq Khalid Aziz – architecting the future of analytics from Karachi to the global stage
By: Saira Agha Karachi: From the bustling tech corridors of Karachi to boardroom strategy meetings in New York, Farooq Khalid Aziz’s influence in data analytics is a testament to vision, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence. In May 2025, this Pakistan-born thought leader was awarded the Fellowship of the UK’s Institute of Analytics (IoA)—the organization’s […]
Creating scholars out of Pakistanis
Getting admissions to well-reputed international universities has always been an arduous task for Pakistani students mainly due to inadequate funding, low literacy rate and outdated curriculum, which has failed to meet modern challenges. However, a platform — Scholar’s Den — headed by Faisal Khan is filling this vacuum by preparing students for the future. […]
Legendary designer Nilofer Shahid showcases after a long hiatus at TDAP’s one-day show
Trade & Development Authority of Pakistan’s (TDAP) annual fashion show was held in Lahore on Thursday with a total of eight designers setting trends for this year’s bridal, formal and party outfits. Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, Zonia Anwaar, Nilofer Shahid, Kuki Concepts, Munib Nawaz and Blockestry are just some of the names that participated. Here’s our […]
UK Alumni Award winner working on app to help women fight harassment
Sheeba Malik is a writer and a social cause activist. She is currently working on an app called Falah to help women get timely support in the face of harassment. In the past, she has worked with the United Nations Children’s Fund on child rights, served as a Human Rights Fellow for the Sindh Human […]
Nayyar Ali Dada and Jami win big at ADA Awards 2025
The fourth edition of the coveted and prestigious Architecture, Design and Art (ADA) Awards was held at the historic Shalimar Gardens in Lahore on Wednesday. As a nation, we usually get to see or attend award ceremonies that honour celebrities in showbiz, entertainment and fashion but seldom do corporate awards recognising achievements in architecture, designing […]