Exploring the beautiful town of Potters Bar in county Hertfordshire on March 7, 2023Accidentally finding yourself in the middle of a town, county or small district is inevitable if you’re travelling to the United Kingdom. I have come across beautiful little towns, country houses, small counties and lots of districts and municipalities every time I’ve been in the UK, be it England, Wales or Scotland and they’ve wowed […]
Exploring the Scottish city nicknamed ‘The Dear Green Place’ on February 25, 2023Glasgow was never my first choice to visit when I planned an autumn trip to Scotland. It was Edinburgh that seemed more appealing to me; vintage, exotic, classy and ancient with an old-man’s charm and pull. Like always, I ensured my plans were sorted and well-disciplined; my Airbnb was booked, my money was converted, my […]
Fashion talk with Humayun Alamgir on October 6, 2022You are a veteran menswear designer in a saturated market. How have you been able to retail your clientele? Veteran designer sounds interesting as it makes me realise how long it has been now Allhumdullillah. Well, it’s always difficult to retain a market and stay in that percentage. In this field, you have to know […]
Food, travel and sales – in conversation with Shams Barry on October 4, 2022You are the co-founder of Dynamite Chow and also run a travel agency by the name of Travel Studio. How lucrative is the food and travel business in Lahore? Food and travel has always been my passion. In the world surrounded by so much negativity I believe, eating good and traveling in life are enough […]
Hasan Khan — the superstar of tomorrow on September 16, 2022Many actor and even singers go by stage names? Do you go by your original and if yes, have you ever thought about changing? Currently, I do not have any stage name or such but if someday any of my character touches the audience to the level that they start recognising me by that and […]
I’m only getting started, says Enaam Ahmed on September 16, 2022Islamabad: You are a renowned motorsports racing driver. It’s a pity we don’t have the sport in Pakistan. Why do you think it’s that? We don’t have much motorsport in Pakistan because it’s generally very costly and it can become a very expensive sport for teams and manufacturers. As far as championships are concerned, to […]
Huma Adnan’s Craft Stories gives voice to inclusive communities in Pakistan on September 15, 2022You have been in the fashion industry for decades and are respected immensely for your distinguished style and impeccable taste. Tell us about FnkAsia and why did you decide to call it that? Branching forth from my husband’s label Amir Adnan, I stepped into fashion designing in 2005 utilising Amir Adnan brands overruns and layering […]
Ahmer Farooq — painting the town red (quite literally) on September 13, 2022You are a prominent visual artist lauded both at home and abroad. Tell us about your venture into art and design. How did I become an artist? Well, there’s an interesting story behind it. I reckon I may be one of the few Pakistani children whose parents wanted their child to attend an art school, […]
Style, sophistication, the standout factor and glam — Saira Shakira is a force to reckon with on September 11, 2022Saira Shakira is a brand that many label as a breath of fresh air. The designs are unique, the cuts are modern and the colours are different than what we see normally. How would you describe your design philosophy? When Saira and I started this brand, we believed in function over form. Great design is […]
Acclaimed writer Awais Khan hopes his upcoming novel is enjoyed in Pakistan and UK both on September 8, 2022You are one of our most favourite writers. For the uninitiated, what do you write about and what kind of books have you published so far? That is very kind of you to say. I am a novelist based in Lahore, Pakistan, and I usually like to write books that tackle a social or cultural […]