First-ever Pakistan Film Festival in New York ends on a high note
December 05, 2016, 9:37 pm
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NEW YORK: The first-ever Pakistan Film Festival in New York concluded after enthusiastic audiences were treated to some of the best works of a resurgent Pakistani cinema over the last two days.

A total of eight films were screened in the packed-to-capacity auditorium of the prestigious Asia Society on Dec. 3 and 4 as excited movie fans and art lovers warmly applauded.

The festival was organized by the Pakistan Mission to the United Nations as part of its efforts to promote cultural diplomacy and to project the country’s soft power.

In her concluding remarks, Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, who took the initiative to hold the film festival, congratulated officers of the Pakistan Mission for their hard work in ensuring the success of the festival.

“With this, I hope people here will see our country through a different lens,” she told the crowd as the last movie ‘Lahore say Agay' was shown.

“We hope this opens up a market here in the US as people have now seen the classy films we are producing,” the Pakistani envoy told the cheering audience. “People have also appreciated the social messaging in many of the movies.”

The festival kicked off Friday evening with a glittering reception at UN Headquarters in the presence of some of the biggest Pakistani stars, ambassadors accredited to the UN, community members, media and movie buffs.

The highlight of the that evening was the presence of Sabiha Khanum, the popular heroine in the 50s and 60s, who received a resounding applause.

UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson, who was the chief guest, congratulated Pakistan for holding the festival, saying cultures events played a key role in promoting better understanding among peoples of the world.

Ambassador Lodhi remarked, “People at the UN saw Pakistan’s star power.”

The presence of Pakistani actors and film personalities, who traveled to New York from Pakistan, was a source of excitement for the audience who whistled and broke into cheers when they appeared on the stage.

They included Mahira Khan, Mawra Hocane, Nabeel Qureshi, Saba Qamar, Wajahat Rauf, Yasir Hussain, Sheheryar Munawar, Asim Raza, Tooba Siddiqui, Adeel Hussain, Sanam Saeed, Jerjees Seja (JJ), Producer, Afia Serena Nathaniel and Mehreen Jabbar.

Two brand new films — “Dobara Pher Say” and “Lahore Say Agay” — premiered here. Other movies shown were: “Actor in law,” Pakistan’s Oscar nomination, “Mahe Meer”, “Dukhtar”, Dance Kahani,” “3 Bahadur and “Ho Mann Jahan.”



Since assuming charge as Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to UN, Ambassador Lodhi has undertaken several cultural projects and organized a series of events to promote Pakistan’s soft image and highlight its modern and vibrant culture but also its ancient civilizational roots.

The Pakistan Mission, under her leadership, organized a “Sufi Night” at the UN General Assembly hall to mark Pakistan Day earlier this year featuring Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.

She also organized an Exhibition of Contemporary Art from Pakistan at the UN, which showcased some of the best works of art to demonstrate how Pakistan is becoming a powerhouse of creativity. She was also instrumental in bringing the Lahore Literary Festival to the Asia Society in New York.

“Cultural diplomacy is an essential part of a diplomat’s job aimed at winning hearts and minds”, Ambassador Lodhi said, adding “Pakistan has much to offer the world in this regard, and our responsibility is to take this to the international arena.”
http://nation.com.pk/entertainment/05-Dec-2016/first-ever-pakistan-film-festival-in-new-york-ends-on-a-high-note

Henry240:


It isn't a problem as the B variant of the JF-17 would soon be launched. The L-15, M-356, YAK-130 are the same type of aircraft, They and the Karakorum are all available for advanced training.


NAF pilots are ready for the JF-17, is there currently a dual seat version of the F-7 in NAF inventory. All 3 dual-seater F-7, lost in crashes, so how do they fly the F-7?


There are no absolutes.

Not sure about it but i have heard that many Nigerian Pilots have completed training in Pakistan and one has been selected for JF 17
http://defence.pk/threads/nigeria-prepares-for-the-arrival-of-jf-17s-mushaks.433994/page-3

upko1:

Lol... Here is a guy who doesn't know African militaries.
Welcome to Africa, the cheaper the merrier

Well a lot of African Air Forces are buying some.shinny russian birds if i am not mistaking isnt Nigeria the second biggest African economy?

Henry240:


Nigeria is expected to induct 24 - 40 jets in the coming years. We hope the fighter performs well in the Air-to-Ground role.


It's unlikely that Nigeria's neigbours would get the JF-17. They'll be probably looking at the L-15, YAK-130, Super-Tucano or excess French Armee d'l Air Mirage 2000s.

L 15 is a trainer i dont think they would chose it

Henry240:


Nothing new here, we've been expecting all of these since the past 3 years.

Super Mushak to replace the Air beetle and Diiamond trainer


Super-Tucano to replace our long serving Alpha jets


JF-17 thunder to become our primary multi-role fighter.


Nothing new here.

Great news
How many JF17,s are you guys planing to induct cuz if this news is true we will see many of your neighbours too place orders

Iblawi1:

Not yet bros.
Budget was passed less than 2 weeks ago and I believe it was included in the budget. Only three was budgeted though because of the zero based budgeting (only the amount that can be received this year is included). Although, if the sanction is lifted we might not buy as much as 24 which was previously planned.

What was the reason for the decrease cuz,from what i remember you guys have trouble in maintaining the old F7 and want to replace them
Do they only want to buy 3 for trial purposes or is there some political backlash for large military expenditures?

What happened to the Nigerian JF17 deal did they cancel it after taking land back from Boko Haram?

successmatters:
ISLAM A BA.

This is Islamabad

This isnt Pakistan this pic is from some african country

Pakistan Bridal Couture Week

Pakistan Bridal Couture Week

Pakistani bridal fashion was on display in all its glory and grandeur at 'Bridal Couture Week - The Gold Standard', which has just concluded in Karachi. Here are some highlights from the runway.

The three-day event brought together both renowned designers of Pakistan as well as up-and-comers. In the finale, Amir Adnan struck the perfect balance between tradition and modernity.

"The fabrics that we used are very, very rich. It's mostly brocades and jamawars. I've used very, very traditional fabrics but the cuts, the silhouettes, the colors, are very cosmopolitan, very international. We have primarily showed jackets, trousers, vests, and gowns. The work done on them is very, very traditional, but the whole ambience and outlook is very modern and cosmopolitan," said Amir Adnan.

Designer Sonya Batla is a household name in Pakistan, though this was her first time at the event.

Known for her intricate hand-worked embellishments and elegant silhouettes, Batla created a collection that embraced both local and international fashion trends.

"I've studied world cultures for the day a person is going to commit themselves to a relationship. And, interestingly enough, colors like purple emerged as favorites; light pink from the Eastern part of the world. Light pink was much favored, even over white, although a lot of them are Christian cultures. So it was very interesting to make this collection in terms of using the color palette, but we tried to infuse a little bit of Pakistan and look at the world," said fashion designer Sonya Batla.

This emphasis on fusion reflects a changing trend in Pakistan fashion in general and bridal fashion in particular.

"To be able to feed the rest of the world is important but to be able to feed the business of (fashion in) Pakistan is incredibly important, and these fashion weeks are very important in that. People now, in the last five to ten years, are finding their own voice of what works for them and what doesn't.

"What truly is Pakistani fashion? Steeped in culture, steeped in heritage is all very important, but to be steeped in trend and having your finger on the pulse of what's happening in Pakistan today and to be able to dress the woman on how she wants to be dressed and where she wants to take fashion in the future, that's the most important thing, and only fashion weeks can do that," said fashion designer & expert Hassan Sheheryar Yasin.

In its 12th edition, Bridal Couture Week has gone from strength to strength, and has also served as a launching pad for new design talent.

(Source: CNTV)
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/video/2016-05/10/c_135347787.html

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3. Obaid ShaikhObaid’s maroon cropped velvet waistcoat, embroidereddupattaand printed slit pants make for a refreshing combination.


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4. Shaiyanne MalikShaiyanne kept it traditional with thislehenga choli. Her layer of net over thelehenga, bordered by maroonjamawar, presents a new twist to the contemporarylehenga.

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5. Amir AdnanTraditional, dark colours seemedto be the theme of Islamabad Fashion week, with maroon, gold, and dark hues of blue and green dominating the runway. Amir Adnan stole the show for men’s fashion on the runway by combining classic colours, with meticulous thread-work.Daraz.pk commits to helping onePakistani in need on every item sold on its Pakistan Day sale

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6. Iqra University studentsPakistan’s newest talent stole the show with their bold designs.Iqra University presented its Graduate Catwalk Show during the fashion week. The students caught everyone’s attention with their out-of-the-box creations. The young designers worked on a wide range of themes, experimenting with fabric, print, embroidery and cuts to create their breath-taking collections.


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6 best looks from Islamabad Fashion Week 2016


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Pakistan's newest talent stole the show with their bold designs. PHOTO:FAKIR IFTIKHARIslamabad Fashion Week 2016, which took place 0n March 26 and 27, showcased collections by a variety of seasoned Pakistani designers, including Amir Adnan, Usman Dittu, Shaiyanne Malik, Muneeb Nawazand Kuki Concepts as well as some new names.Here are our top picks from the runway:1. Ahmad BilalAhmad stayed true to his reputation of fusing traditional designs with global influences. He coupled a more traditional florallehengawith a modern, bold-colouredcholiand an embroidered waistcoat anddupatta.

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Fashion Unchained’: Star-studded fashion, musical event held2. Zahid Bashir KhanZahid from Kuki Concepts pulledout a number of jaw-droppers this fashion week. His theme for his runway line wasMah-e-Mirinwhich he portrays the struggles of poet Mir Taqi Mir. Zahid startsoff his collection with pure whitedresses, which are then followedby more black, reflecting Mir’s later years in which the poet remained isloated and distressed due to the death of his daughter, son and wife.Zahid’s white embroidered dressworn by Nadia Hussain dominated the runway. From its ruffled skirt, to its bedazzled strap, Nadia’s modern dress is sharply contrasted, yet complimented by Aimal Khan’s more traditional look.

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Another praise-worthy white piece from Kuki Concept was this white dress, with its incredibly detailed bead work.


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ashion trends in Khyber-PakhtunkhwaFrom Kuki Concepts later pieces,our favourite is this gothic-meets-traditional dress; silver and bronze embroidery paired with black lace seems risky, but Zahid pulled it off with class.

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vikkytan49:

okay

Pics please

vikkytan49:

post more, it,s fun.

You start it and i just contribute along the way

vikkytan49:

post more, it,s fun.

How bout a barter system

vikkytan49:

hummmm, she,s not as beautiful as song hye kyo..

And they are nothing infront of the ladies i didnt post cuz of change of mind

I was planning on posting more though but than i changed my mind

vikkytan49:

in your list...

I am new here and am still getting used to this site,s interface so i posted only 4 pics to see how it works

vikkytan49:

in your list...

Her name is Dia Mirza

vikkytan49:
the last girl is really cute...

In the original list or my list?

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vikkytan49:
aiswariya.

Your choice is so so
This list is better
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isalegan2:
Good thread, Chucky! But PMB better watch it. I've been lukewarm on Fashola and his AG ever since they allowed hijab to be banned in Lagos schools. Though I'm not fully Hijabi (our house wasn't like that - Lagosian/Yoruba Muslims, ya know ), I support anyone's rights to fulfill the requirements of their religion.

Some of these abayas can land you in hot water in parts of Sudan, Pakistan or even Dubai oo! Don't even talk of Saudi Arabia.

Well i dont know about Saudi but abayas like that are very common in Pakistan

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kayleyons:
His ‘World of HSY’ is an enchanting one; resplendent with the shimmer of crystals and sequins, glistening with bright lights and colour, replete with drama, celebrities and sheer joie de vivre. It is this love for glamour, in heavy, unadulterated doses, that he brings to his new quarters in Karachi: a glorious, reconstructed mansion near Karachi’s Mohatta Palace.

A gilded lion roars at the door — for he is fashion’s sher — leading to chandeliered rooms, spiraling staircases, vintage-tiled floors, sun-dappled rooms lined with windows and walls bordered with images of Shero’s career milestones.

“This is my way of making visitors feel special,” he smiles. “I’m not just welcoming them to my workplace, I am inviting them into my home. We’re planning to set up tables in the courtyard where, once every week, we’re going to host afternoon tea. People can drift in and sit with their friends, roam about the studio and try clothes on. The photographs on the walls are by Alee Hassan but later on, I want to make this space available for exhibits of photography, jewellery, art or even furniture.”

From Lahore to Karachi

Shero’s full of ideas, plans and characteristic exuberance. “I’m living my dream,” he says.

“There was a time in my life when I was blinded in a car accident. My face had to be reconstructed through multiple surgeries and I lost all my hair because I had to take strong medication. From that difficult time in my teens to now, I consider myself incredibly fortunate. I am on a perpetual drive to set new boundaries and I never let criticism get me down. This year is going to be an exciting one and I’m looking forward to it.”


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His work is just about to be seen at a Hollywood red carpet affair and in Pakistan, his retail dreams are already underway.

“We launch our first retail store at Dolmen City Mall in Karachi around April, timed with our fashion showcase at the PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week. The collection will simultaneously become available at our store in Lahore, at the new store in Karachi as well as at this mansion.”

Why bother with setting up an entire mansion when he could have just made waves with a store in the city’s most popular — and most expensive — mall?

“It is expensive,” he agrees, “and setting up this mansion has been a labor of love. It’s more than a hundred years old and it was in shambles when I came to it more than a year ago. It’s been difficult resurrecting it back to its former glory but this is the kind of space that defines my brand. It is luxurious and classically beautiful and it creates an aura that ultimately leads to higher retail sales.

“The store in Dolmen City will stock the HSY Limited line which begins at Rs2,500 and primarily features cotton and silk tunics for working women, our ready-to-wear light formals priced between Rs10,000 and Rs25,000 and luxury-wear priced above Rs25,000. Anybody who wants our heavily-embellished pieces will be able to take an appointment via the store for the mansion.”

For a designer who is constantly ricocheting between Lahore and Karachi, this market expansion makes long-overdue logistic sense. Shero spends days on end recording his TV talk show in Karachi, which is now in its third season. At other times, he is flying in to choreograph shows or even take part in the occasional fashion week.

As fashion’s self-professed ‘couture king’ — and a popular designer — it was about time that he extended his market beyond his home-base in Lahore by dabbling into other, equally lucrative markets.

“I have always had a strong clientele in Karachi,” points out Shero. “Many of them fly in to place orders at my Lahore studio and they follow my fashion week showcases. Also, the TV show has made me a household name and improved upon my brand’s popularity. But yes, it was certainly time for me to set up store in Karachi. I intend to follow it up with more expansion in the future and a greater focus on building my brand. This probably means that I will choreograph fewer shows although I do plan to continue on with my TV show.”

His TV show has been building a considerable audience but is simultaneously criticised for being a Koffee with Karan spin-off. Does he agree? “Any talk show that is mostly in English will seem similar to Koffee with Karan,” he argues. “But I think that Tonite with HSY has an edge of its very own and its popularity is testament to it.”

Moving on to his choreographic talents, it would be a pity if he retired from the field altogether. Shero, at the helm of a fashion week, brings an unmistakable energy to the catwalk as he spins and rolls it to his tune. He has hitherto always professed that he is easily able to waltz the balancing act between choreography, design and his TV show. Why the sudden change of heart?

“Whenever I do something, I plunge into it wholeheartedly and have to do a fantastic job. I just need to invest more time into my brand but having worked as a choreographer for the past 22 years, I don’t think I’ll ever leave it altogether.”

With fashion slipping into a repetitive rut, does he feel the ennui slipping in while he choreographs umpteen shows?

“I don’t usually even look at the clothes because I am so occupied with organising the shows,” says Shero. “I do feel that shows are being over-styled now. The elaborate accessories and hairstyles actually take away the limelight from the designs.”

Hollywood calling

In contrast, accessories were kept to a minimum at Shero’s ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ showcase at October’s PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week. Was the line-up well-received by his clientele considering that it had him leaning towards anglicised silhouettes whereas traditional wedding wear has always been his USP?

“People appreciated it but they really took notice of it when I tweaked it into traditional wear for my show at the recent Telenor Bridal Couture Week. Girls want to look traditionally beautiful at weddings, it’s as simple as that,” he observes.

Does he feel that by pandering to traditional market-friendly silhouettes, he allows his brand to meander towards the boring?

“I do think that fashion, in general, is getting repetitive with far too much emphasis on economics. Having said that, with my own brand, I stick to my DNA and manage to evolve within it. I do feel that backless gowns and slinky cholis don’t hold much significance beyond the catwalk. But it is possible to create design that is fashion-forward while simultaneously marketable.”

It was a gown, though — a deep blue floor-length ensemble with a matching sequined jacket worn by Cybil at the Lux Style Awards in 2014 — that caught actress Brooke Shields’ attention and had her agents placing an order at the HSY design studio.

“She’s going to be wearing it during the awards season,” says Shero. “I will be flying out to her for the final fittings. I think that Brooke Shields emulates my brand well because I usually design for the adult woman. Also, I think this is going to be a great red carpet statement, equating Pakistan with fashion and craftsmanship, overlooking cultural and religious prejudices.”

It will, of course, showcase the oft-ignored glamorous side to Pakistan and who better to put it forward than HSY? It’s what he does best … at star-studded red carpets, backstage at fashion weeks, on TV, at the LSAs or now, holding court in his glorious new mansion. Karachi today, Hollywood tomorrow — where next, HSY?
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Emeraldcute:
shes cute

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Patchesagain:






Money Money Money

Nigeria has more important things to spend on than JF-17s and other shiny fighter, and with the current oil prices being as they are...

It makes sense for Pakistan to muster a huge airforce... you guys (@Pakistanilad) face India who have an impressive list of Heavy (they can blot out the sun with their Su-30MKIs) and Medium fighters (s.exy Mirage 2000's everywhere)*.

Nigeria has no such problems... Cameroon has a whole 5 MB-326s, Chad has 3 MiG-29's which have been ordered and never heard of again and Niger has a whole 2 Frogfoots...

They have bigger fish to fry and more logical purchases to make. And RSA, Angola and Uganda have fallen into the same trap in the past.

Best strategy would be:

- 12 or so JF-17 to replace the F-7's in the point defense role
- 6 or so Su-34 for long range strikes across Nigeria
- augmented by a large number of 24 or so light trainers for training and localized strike missions (cheap to operate, versatile and do not require lots of training to be effective)**.

In interstate conflicts, massing these numbers will be enough to achieve complete air superiority over any of their neighbors.

And the cost will only come to: ~$780 mil, well under budget and leaves another ~$700 million for the rest of the airforce (46 Super Puma OR 58 Gazelle OR 40+ Mil 17's OR 13 C-27 Spartans etc etc etc

But hey, thats just my opinion and I only bothered with this academic game because I am bored out of my skull right now.

*Luckily the HAL Tejas is an absolute P.O.S
** Hongdu JL-8 is cheap at only $10 mil a pop, but Aero L-159 Alca is the same price and can be configured for both western and eastern weapnons.

Well from what i have heard from multiple Nigerian sources you guys are looking for more air power to completely destroy taliban twin sister the boko haramis but as China and Pakistan have better military relation with Nigeria so the better option for a heavy jet would be j 10b

agaugust:


I feel your thoughts my big boss, so many disappointments and delays in the past, don't worry, your wish is now granted by NAF getting a 4th generation jet.....and the deal for technology transfer remains on the table for Nigeria to build the jets at home and maybe even export, we will control the African market if we play smart with Pakistan as the first buyer in the world. Watch other countries follow us this 2016, they will start buying.

For ideal set up, I will prefer more deadly for NAF aircraft mix :

20 JF-17 Block 3 (Six trainer versions)

6 Su-35 Stealthy Flanker (Two trainer versions)

6 Su-25 COIN (Two trainer versions)

36 Super Mushak....4th gen trainer/COIN

Same $1.5 billion cost....the JF-17 answers MiG-29 and Gripen, Su-35 answers Su-30 and Rafale, Su-25 answers Boko Haram close range when pilot need to I.D. friend or foe by eye visual observation in a confused closed quaters combat ground battle space, Super Mushak answers Boko Haram at safe distance with guided munitions.

We need to be able to help African nations while we help ourselves. Brothers are brothers, long live Africa !

With the size of the Nigerian economy,their defence needs and their history of cooperation with Pakistan Air Force and their history of major defence purchases from Pakistan they very well could become the second largest operator of jf17 after Pakistan