Movie:

The Glassworker is Pakistan’s first 2D hand-drawn animated film. This enchanting love story set in wartime features rich visuals, vibrant colors, and memorable characters. Now showing in cinemas across Pakistan, it’s a must-watch and a great way to support our talented local artists.

Our Hero:

Arshad Nadeem is our hero, renowned as Pakistan’s first Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, he achieved a historic feat with a remarkable throw of 92.97 meters, setting a new Olympic record and clinching the top spot on the podium.

Celebrate Independence Day at Grains & Greens:

Grains and Greens is the ideal spot to celebrate Independence Day! Dress in green and white to enjoy 14% off all orders on August 14th.

Forbes’ 30 under 30:

Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia list features 300 young innovators transforming industries in the Asia-Pacific region. Notably, Pakistan’s Sarkhail Shahid Bawany (ABHI), Adeel Abid, Aizaz Nayyer, Ali Raza (all from Linkstar), Aleena Nadeem (EduFi), Kasra Zunnaiyyer (Trukkr), and artist Bushra Sultan are among those recognized. We’re proud of their accomplishments!

Clothes:

Jugnu Lahore’s TERRA – WAISTCOAT, blending tradition and modernity seamlessly, is a must-have on our list!

Fresh Produce:

Farmette champions a sustainable supply chain that reduces food waste and supports local farmers. With fair distribution and wages, this female-founded initiative by Fatima Zaka sources 100% local produce from beautiful Pakistan, all curated by a green-thumbed farmer.

Music:

Celebrate 77 years of independence with timeless tunes that ignite your Azadi spirit! Enjoy classics like Sohni Dharti, Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan, Ae Watan Pak Watan, Hum Dekhenge, Wattan Ki Mitti, Ye Wattan Tumhara Hai, Pakistan Pakistan Mera Iman Pakistan, Dil Dil Pakistan, and Aye Jawan as we honor our nation.

Great Cause:

SABAH (SAARC Business Association of Home-Based Women Workers) is at the forefront of women’s development, championing a great cause by preserving traditional techniques through the skills of talented female artisans across Pakistan. Their members create exquisite clothing and items using time-honored methods in their own homes, supporting both heritage and empowerment.

Lahore’s Latest Craze:

Murad Gillani, the owner of Dezato, is making waves with his Melissa Cake Puddle and Matilda Cake Puddle. His creations are flying off the shelves at various locations across Lahore. It’s inspiring to see young entrepreneurs thrive!

Boss women:

Naila Kiani, Anoosh Masood Chaudhry, and Rizwana Hameed are breaking barriers in their fields, from mountaineering to law enforcement. Naila has scaled 10 of the world’s highest peaks, Anoosh became Lahore’s first female SSP Operations, and Rizwana is the first woman to head a police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. These women exemplify what it means to be boss women, leading with courage and determination.

Thoughtbox CARDLET 

Treat your mom to Thoughtbox.pk’s best-selling CARDLET featuring small cards, polaroids, and a heartfelt letter. It’s the perfect way to make her feel loved and truly appreciated.

Pink Haathi platters 

This Mother’s Day, elevate the celebration for the amazing moms in your life with Pinkhaathi’s stunning white marble platters and bowls! Explore their diverse collection of hand-carved marble decor items and create unforgettable moments that will make this Mother’s Day truly exceptional.

Flower Arrangement Workshop

Create lasting memories with your Moms at Lahore Heritage Club as Team Buckwheat leads a workshop on crafting whimsical, foam-free flower creations! Explore core design principles and sustainable techniques to replace floral foam, making your arrangements both beautiful and eco-friendly. 

Beauty by Zahra

Treat your Mom to the ultimate beauty experience this Mother’s Day with Beauty by Zahra’s incredible range of cosmetic products. Make her feel special with the perfect gift from Beauty by Zahra’s collection.

Afternoon Tea at Porcelainbytheteatrolley

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elegant afternoon tea experience at Porcelain. Treat your mom to a delightful selection of savories, sweets, scones, and tea for just PKR 4950. Book your teatime slot now and create cherished memories together.

Whimsical Bloom’s Gift Hamper

Whimsical Bloom offers a stunning Mother’s Day gift hamper, a perfect display of love and affection for your mom. Delight her with a carefully curated selection of flowers, chocolates, scented candles, granola bars, and personalized gifts of your choice!

Mani/Pedi Date with Mom

Unwind with Mom on a luxurious Manicure/Pedicure date! Explore Muse Salon’s fantastic deals for an unforgettable mother-daughter bonding experience.

Food: 

Experience the must-try Spicy Sicilian Baked Egg from Cosa Nostra—a treat for breakfast enthusiasts. Featuring a delicate baked egg, luscious tomato sauce, fiery jalapeno pesto, red pepper flakes, accompanied by toasted Pagnotta bread. Pure breakfast perfection!

30 Years of HSY: 

HSY is marking three decades of iconic presence in the industry with an electrifying celebration this Friday. We’re bursting with excitement for what promises to be an unforgettable event! #HSY30

Netflix: 

Imtiaz Ali’s “Amar Singh Chamkila” on Netflix is absolutely living up to its buzz, making it a must-watch!

Clothes: 

Score major style points with Inverted Jorts by Cyanide Studio—these super cool bottoms are definitely on our must-buy list!

Arooj Aftab and Penn Badgley: 

Grammys winner Arooj Aftab has teamed up with ‘You’ star Penn Badgley for an unexpected collaboration! Taking it to Instagram, Arooj Aftab offered a glimpse into her encounter with Penn.

In the caption, Arooj asked, “What is the night to you?” adding, “Penn and I ditz through a game of chess and lay Night Reign out on the table.” Directed and edited by Andrew Oppeneer, the full video will be released soon and we are super excited to see what’s coming!

Support handmade:

The handcrafted blue and white bowls by Clay Biscuits are a masterpiece, showcasing exceptional artistry and grace that we truly adore.

Hottie of the week:

ASP Shehrbano Naqvi- a breathtaking bride who steals the spotlight as our hottie of the week!

Soleil Home

Soleil by Khadija Shafqat crafts stunning serveware. Something from her “Valentine’s Edition” collection, like the captivating “Duchess Rose Plate,” would be a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for her.

Shop Oh Dear Cards

Discover adorable cards at Shop Oh Dear, perfect for your Valentine. Would you like to go for their Lovers Pack or Situationship Pack?

Sweet Affairs

Sweet Affairs heart-shaped pizza is perfect for a romantic date, cozy night in, or a Valentine’s Day surprise. Feel the love in every bite!

Carre by Doctor Cocoa

Carre by Doctor Cocoa, renowned for crafting couture brownies, presents the Belgian Celebration Log. Adorned with Belgian Ganache and premium Valentine’s toppings, it’s destined to elevate your loved ones Valentine’s Day to something truly special.

Warp

Surprise her with the Hexella Petit Cherry Red Mini Bag by Warp this Valentine’s Day. Crafted from plush cherry red leather and adorned with meticulously hand-embellished deep red crystals, this mini bag is not only a thoughtful gift but also offers just enough space for essentials like a lipstick, phone, and cardholder.

Fiza Bakes

If a whole cake feels like too much this Valentines, opt for Fiza Bakes’ “Cake to Go” – affordable, adorable, incredibly tasty, and it even includes a complimentary rose and card for that extra touch.

Candlelight

Surprise them with a touch of romance this Valentine’s – gift the black candle jar with red and white mini hearts by Candlelight to illuminate their heart.

Lals Chocolates

Lals Cupid Heart chocolate box is an ideal gift for your partner, best friend, fiancé, or beloved family member this Valentine’s.

Labour & Love

Celebrate love with the intricate craftsmanship of Labour & Love – hand-crocheted roses by talented women artisans. These blossoms, priced at Rs. 500 each, serve as a lovely and meaningful gift.

Artage

This Valentine’s, make her day with Artagepk’s sophisticated muted dirty pink shirt featuring a plush velvet rose accentuating the collar – a truly impeccable gift choice.

Food:

We are currently obsessed with “For the Table’s” Tiramisu made up of spongy, espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with creamy mascarpone filling topped with cocoa powder. Just delicious!

New finds:

Blue pottery lovers, Ceraamica has finest handcrafted Multani plates and platters at reasonable prices.

Music:

“Shor” by Mooroo featuring the dynamic talent of Young Stunners “Talha Anjum” is on our playlist this week.

Hot Couple:

Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper are on our hot couple list this week.

TV Show:

The Good Doctor is set to return for its seventh and final season, premiering on February 20th, 2024.

Artist:

“Manzar” by Romesa, a captivating collage of woodcut print on canvas showcased at the National College of Arts thesis display, has earned its place on our wishlist.

New Designer:

Co-ord sets remain a timeless fashion choice and this purple co-ord by Rakht Saaz has caught our attention.

Hottie of the week:

Jibran Nasir shines as our  “Hottie of the week” for championing the case of Ashfaq Satti’s mistreated wife. Nothing is sexier than a guy who protects women!

Netflix:

Fool me once, a brilliant thriller starring the stunning Michelle Keegan, is a must-watch show. Another incentive to watch this show, outside the incessant mind games, is Michelle Keegan’s classic wardrobe. 

Clothes: 

“MITH” THE BE YOURSELF PARAKEET hoodie is on our wishlist. 

Currently Reading: 

We are currently reading ‘’It Starts With Us” – sequel to the famous “It Ends with Us” written by Colleen Hoover based on her own experience of domestic abuse set in a fictional way. The second book carries on exactly where the last book finishes and follows Lily’s journey. Without giving too much away, read it if you are a romantic and believe that everyone deserves a happy ending. 

New Designer: 

D.designs is the new designer in town. Her reasonably priced pieces are available at Shop La Villa. 

Artist:

Zaam Arif is an American-Pakistani contemporary artist residing and working in Houston, Texas. He is exhibiting his work “Winter Lights” at The Cabin Los Angeles, California. 

Food: 

Who doesn’t enjoy nice, freshly baked croissants? The freshly made croissants from Fine Foods Co. are presently our obsession. Our all-time favorite is their Pain au Chocolat. 

Music: 

‘Tu Hai Kahan’, star singer Zayn Malik’s first-ever Urdu song with Pakistani band AUR, is on our playlist this week. 

Hot Couple: 

Hasan Rizvi and Hina Ramzi are on our hot couple list this week. 

We always come up with lists of things we fancy but this week we are mixing it up to reflect some of the people and things that have disappointed us. 

Zara 

Zara has disappointed us with its distasteful campaign mocking death and genocide.  

Amal Clooney

Given that Amal Clooney chaired a committee to look into war crimes in Gaza while practicing human rights law, it is disgraceful for her to remain silent about aggression against Palestine. 

Malala Yousafzai

Mala is another silent individual who we thought stood for something. She has disappointed us for remaining “neutral” during this time.

The Archies

The Archies proves that nepotism is rife in Bollywood. Apparently, ace director, Zoya Akhtar, gave these star kids one full year of acting training on top of the diplomas they have from their respective acting schools. Even then this movie fails and we dare you to watch more than 30 minutes of it without snoozing.

United States

The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council demand for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza. What a let down by its own rules!

Harvard University

Harvard has let us down by showing intolerance towards students and faculty that protested against Israel. 

Our hero: 

Journalists and people all over the world have recognized Motaz Azaiza for taking a risk with his life while yet adhering to all journalism standards. He truly is our hero. 

Netflix:

We recently viewed “Sukhee” on Netflix and it was fantastic.

Food:

Paperazzi enjoyed an exclusive invitation to the grand opening of Kyoto-The Taste of Asia. We were offered a broad selection of delicacies, and our favorites were the Melting Choc Sphere and the 13 Spices Peking Roast Duck.

New store: 

Abbas Carpets opened a flagship store in Karachi. We adore the store because it perfectly captures the essence of excellent craftsmanship and opulent living. 

Music: 

Gunna-This Year Blessings is on our playlist this week. 

Must-have: 

The ‘From the River to the Sea’ hoodie by Klotho369 is a must-have! With every purchase, 15% of proceeds will support Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan’s initiatives.

Coffee Spot: 

Roasters Cafe & Coffee house is a perfect coffee spot for all those in Islamabad. It’s perfect to enjoy coffee in this cozy season.