Saturday, 20 August 2011

Macy’s Confirms Collaboration With Giambattista Valli, Forever21 v. Feral Childe Lawsuit Escalates, Freida Pinto Covers InStyle UK September Issue

• It’s official! Giambattista Valli will be designing a line for Macy’s, set to release October 26! While there were rumors swirling for the past few months, Macy’s has finally confirmed the launch. Prices will range from $50-$150. Between Valli for Macy’s in October and Versace for H&M in November, it looks like fall’s gonna be an exciting time for budget fashionistas! (Fashionista)• For the umpteempth time, Forever 21 is being sued for copyright infringement. Independent

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Smudged Liner

*Whew* what a week! If it were acceptable to sleep from now until Monday morning, I totally would. Did you ladies make it through the work week okay?
Anyway, it’s Friday and all I can think of is smudged liner. It’s such an easy, yet sexy way to play up the eyes. Simply grab your eye pencil of choice (deep plum, royal blue, and teal green are great alternatives to black), line your eyes, then smudge with a densely packed brush or makeup wedge. Finish it off with loads of mascara (and if you

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Squeeze Out the Last of Summer With an Amber Stevens Inspired Orange and Bronze Makeup Look

No matter how much I protest (or try to write my own Farmers’ Almanac), summer is ending. *SIGH*
Luckily we can still enjoy the last of the season with a sunset inspired look like the one Amber Stevens rocked earlier this year at a movie premiere. Get her look with these steps:
1. On clean and moisturized skin that has been prepped with foundation, concealer, and/or powder, apply an eyeshadow base all over the lid. Then apply a matte eyeshadow (or cream concealer) about 2-3 shades lighter

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On the NYTimes: Joshua Kissi and Travis Gumbs of Street Etiquette, Pushing the Boundaries of Black Style

The New York Times has finally caught on to the flyness that is Street Etiquette, dubbing founders Travis Gumbs and Joshua Kissi online mavericks of black style:Author Jon Caramica writes, “The posts on Street Etiquette straddle the modern and the historical. Mr. Gumbs and Mr. Kissi, both 22, highlight specific themes — floral prints, the saddle shoe and so on — modeling them and detailing their history. They are careful caretakers, respectful students, tailoring loyalists and handsome

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Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Olori Swank from Atlanta

To bless my upcoming trip to Atlanta, I decided to pick stylist Olori Swank from the Peach State for Bombshell of the Day:The stylist and blogger for www.OloriSwank.com actually styles Dawn Richard, several NFL Athletes, and the current Miss Georgia USA Kaylin Reque.She’s also the current fashion editor for Kraze Magazine (www.Krazemag.com).
She says, “My style is very emotional.”“… It all depends on how I feel…”“… what I’m inspired by,”“..And/or what I am trying to

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Cool Online Find: Recessionista’s Closet

Calling all recessionistas!Former Aldo managers Jennifer Richardson and Nina Gonzalez came together in June 2011 to create www.recessionistascloset.com, an e-boutique overflowing with lovely looks starting at $7 and topping off at $80:
Saying, “We believe in smart consumption and not having to spend a fortune to look fabulous,” Richardson and Gonzalez offer tops, dresses, tunics, accessories, shoes, and more at super affordable prices:
I’ve never shopped their closet, but with $10 tops

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Fashion Bombshell of the Day Charlotte from San Francisco

Today’s Bombshell is the vivacious Charlotte from San Francisco, California:She says, “ I would describe my style as colorful, spontaneous, and confident!”” It is always different day-to-day depending on my mood.”
“… I shop everywhere and always love finding bargains and hidden treasures.”“… My favorite pieces are from Goodwill and the Salvation Army, mixed in with new and old items I have collected throughout the years.”” I pretty much have no limits when it comes to

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Solange Knowles’s INC International Concepts Colorblock Top

As soon as pictures from last night’s INC for Macy’s Anna Dello Russo event hit the web, we started receiving requests for Solange’s look!Jiha says, “I am IN LOVE with Solange’s whole look at this Macy’s I.N.C. event! I’m pretty sure I can get the pants, but do you know what top that is? “Of course for an INC event, Solange wore a version of the brand’s $59.50 colorblocked sweater:She topped the look off with J.Crew yellow stovepipe trousers, Dannijo jewelry, and Yves Saint

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PakDonor An accessible list of blood donors in Pakistan

 Search results for seeking blood donors in Islamabad with A+ blood group. PHOTO: PAKDONOR.COM

As the name suggests, PakDonor is an online blood donor facility that aims to centralise blood donors in a manner that blood seekers can get donors when they are in need.
As soon as someone needs blood, all they need to do is search on pakdonor.com or send a quick SMS to a hosted service.
As shows in the screenshot, a search was made for seeking blood donors in Islamabad with A+ blood

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Violent crime Daylight robbery leaves two dead

According to a relative of the shop owner, the robbers took prize bonds worth Rs10 million, along with cash and other valuables. While fleeing from the crowded market, the robbers fired warning shots, injuring four others, including three traders and a woman. RAWALPINDI: Two men were killed and four passersby were injured during a botched robbery in Gunjmandi on Friday.Police said that six armed robbers entered Shabbir Hussain’s prize bonds shop in Raja Bazaar and killed two employees,

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Public service PTA wants you to report spam SMS and calls

 PTA warns marketers to desist sending unconsented, unwanted, fraudulent, misleading, spam and/or illegal SMS.

Through a public notice in newspapers, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has warned marketers to desist sending unconsented, unwanted, fraudulent, misleading, spam and/or illegal SMS messages or calls to mobile phone consumers.
PTA said that those who will not stop doing so may face legal consequences according to the law.
In the same notice, PTA has asked consumers to

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Militant group’s resurgence: Dreaded Jaish looks to rise again

 A decade after being banned, the group revives ‘humanitarian’ arm.
ISLAMABAD: 
After remaining underground for a decade since being banned in 2001, Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM), the second largest jihadi group based in Punjab, has resumed full-scale public activity including fundraising while security agencies appear to be overlooking its ‘resurgence’.
Jaish activists and intelligence officials told The Express Tribune the group is in the process of regaining its traditional

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Karachi killings Activists of left-wing parties, civil society slam govt apathy

 Activists hold placards and banners during protest organised against Karachi killings by Insani Haqooq Itehad outside National Press Club on Friday. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD JAVAID
ISLAMABAD: 
Activists of  left-wing political parties and civil society gathered outside National Press Club to express solidarity with the violence-hit people of Karachi and show their indignation against government’s ‘inaction’ to control the  killings spree in the southern port city of Pakistan

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Manipulating votes SC directs NADRA to shut up shop in Bahria Town

 NADRA’s counsel granted time to go through applicant’s reply.
ISLAMABAD: 
The Supreme Court has directed the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to close its office situated in the jurisdiction of Bahria Town, Rawalpindi.
A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary while hearing a suo motu case on the registration of bogus identity cards at the behest of Bahria Town developer, Malik Riaz, directed NADRA to close all its offices

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ECP one step closer to ‘one CNIC, one vote’ goal

 NADRA completes registration of around 81 million eligible voters.

ISLAMABAD: The National Database Registration Authority (NADRA), under supervision of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), on Thursday completed the registration of printed draft electoral rolls of around 81 million eligible voters as part of its efforts to make the electoral process transparent and credible.
The draft electoral rolls were then transported to district election offices, said NADRA Deputy

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No criminal to be spared Zardari

 President Zardari chairs a high level meeting regarding the law and order situation in Karachi held at Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad on Friday. PHOTO: PPI

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has taken notice of the worsening law and order situation in Karachi and has directed the Sindh government to set hot pursuit terms to pursue criminals from Karachi escaping to Balochistan.  He also invited the MQM to rejoin the government.
Chairing a high level meeting in Islamabad at

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‘Pakistan should invest 2% of district budget’

 It is unfortunate that despite being a disaster-prone country, people still continue to suffer year after year: Oxfam. PHOTO: AFP
ISLAMABAD: 
Calling the damage from fresh flooding completely preventable, international aid agency Oxfam has called on Pakistan to urgently invest at least two per cent of its district budget on disaster risk reduction mechanisms.
Pakistan, according to Oxfam, has survived 67 floods and numerous other natural disasters in 64 years of its independence.

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Bank of Punjab loan scam: SC asks Sheikh Afzal to cooperate with loan recovery committee

 The bench directed the committee to impartially continue its work till the settlement of all the bank’s liabilities.
ISLAMABAD: 
The Supreme Court has directed principal defaulters of the Bank of Punjab (BoP) Sheik Afzal and his family to cooperate with the loan recovery committee to ensure the return of the national wealth.
Counsel for Harris Afzal, Khawaja Tariq Rahim, assured a three-member bench comprising Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary, Justice Amir Hani Muslim

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Petitioner seeks reforms in pension payment procedure

 Thousands of people get charity at their doorsteps through the BISP smart cards, but retired people get no facilitation. PHOTO: FILE

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court issued notices to the finance secretary and the Accountant General of Pakistan Revenues (AGPR) on Friday on a petition filed by a lawyer against the pension payment procedure.
Justice Riaz Ahmed Khan issued notices to Finance Secretary Dr Waqar Ahmed Khan and AGPR Shahnawaz Khan and adjourned the case until after

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Parties react Political rhetoric heats up as violence spikes again

 Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani hinted that more “aggressive” measures will be taken to restore peace in the financial hub. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: 
As the bodies piled up in Karachi, temperatures rose with an exchange of warnings and concerns by the political leadership. However, the question about who is behind violence remained unanswered.
Speaking on the latest crisis faced by Karachi, Prime Minister YousafRaza Gilani hinted that more “aggressive” measures

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More than one million affected by floods in Sindh

 Pakistani people leave a flooded area following monsoon rains in Badin on August 12, 2011.

HYDERABAD: More than one million people in Sindh have been affected due to fresh flooding in the province, Express 24/7 reported on Friday.
Thousands of people are stranded in the lower districts of Sindh, where rains have triggered devastating floods.
Express 24/7 correspondent Shaheryar Mirza reported that 99% of all crop in Badin has been completely destroyed by the floods. He added that

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Taseer funeral prayer leader forced to flee from Pakistan

 Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani (4L) and his party ministers offer prayer for the funeral of late Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer in Lahore on January 5, 2011. PHOTO: FILE/AFP

LAHORE: The cleric who led the funeral prayers for the late Governor Punjab, Salmaan Taseer has been forced to flee the country following threats.
According to a report by the Press Trust of India, Muhammad Afzal Chishti, the secretary general of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Ulema wing, had left the

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Infighting at FBR Bickering tax officers jeopardise revenue collection

 Despite the passage of almost two months, tax authorities have failed to set a new collection target since the target approved by parliament became redundant after the tax figure fudging controversy.
ISLAMABAD: 
The country’s revenue collection is anemic but that doesn’t stop its tax collectors from bickering amongst themselves and jeopardising prospects to meet current year’s collection targets.
Infighting in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has intensified to the extent

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Airfares SC disposes of petition against PIA

 
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court disposed of on Thursday a petition against the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for increases in airfares for Hajj and Umrah upon receiving a satisfactory reply from the PIA Chairman.
The reply denied allegations of the increase and stated that PIA, like any other airline in the world, increases its fares in accordance with the principle of revenue management.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 19th,

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UN urges Pakistan to probe journalist killings

 The office of the UN's human rights commissioner urged Pakistan on Friday to investigate a recent spate of killings and disappearances of journalists.

GENEVA: The office of the UN’s human rights commissioner urged Pakistan on Friday to investigate a recent spate of killings and disappearances of journalists.
“In the past eight days alone, we have received reports on the killing of one journalist, Munir Shakir, in Balochistan on 14 August 2011, and the disappearance of another

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Energy sector debt Ministries asked to pay Rs25b by next month

 The money is to be paid to PSO, independent power producers to begin clearing circular debt. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
ISLAMABAD: 
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani ordered finance and water and power ministries on Friday to pay Rs25 billion to Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and independent power producers (IPPs) by the middle of next month, initiating the process of clearing the circular debt haunting the power sector for over a decade.
The payment is likely to enable the IPPs to maximise the

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Fake police reports Complainants, officers to be held accountable

 Amendments to the PPC propose the right to appeal for the aggrieved party. PHOTO: EXPRESS
ISLAMABAD: 
A parliamentary panel, working on overhauling Section 182 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) of 1860 to curb registration of fake police reports, is considering to broaden the purview of the law, holding complainants and investigation officers accountable for filing fake First Information Reports (FIRs).
“We are going to hold a meeting with (members of the) Punjab Bar Council (PBC)

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Forged licence to kill: NADRA begins revalidation of arms licences

 Original CNICs and original licences are a prerequisite for revalidation.
ISLAMABAD: 
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has initiated the revalidation process of arms licences after evidence surfaced that thousands issued by the interior ministry are forged against the backdrop of rising incidents of violence.
“It’ll be difficult for us to verify the licences without complete documentation,” a senior official of the Arms Licence Management System (ALMS)

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Human rights Pakistan risks losing UNHRC membership

 A man holds a placard during a demonstration outside the Pakistan Rangers headquarters in Lahore in June to protest against the death of an unarmed man in Karachi. PHOTO: FILE

ISLAMABAD: Failing to submit a mandatory report on the Covenants against Torture (CAT) to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) by the stipulated deadline of July 23, Pakistan is likely to lose its UNHRC membership.
Islamabad seeks re-election as member of the 47 states of the UN body as its current

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Pakistan cooperating with US on counter-terrorism: Report

 U.S. report says Pakistan has cooperated and collaborated with the U.S. efforts to identify and counter terrorism. PHOTO: FILE

WASHINGTON DC: The United States said Pakistan has made substantial efforts to battle terrorism which has become a significant threat to global security.
In a Country Report on Terrorism 2010, released on Thursday, the US State Department said the Pakistani government and military have cooperated and collaborated with the US efforts

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BCom Part-I results karachi university

KU announced BCom Part-I results
Karachi: Controller of Examinations, University of Karachi, on Friday declared the results of BCom Part-I (Regular), Annual Examinataions-2010. According to the gazette issued, at least 8,137 candidates registered and 7,483 students appeared in the exams of which only 949 candidates passed their exams. The gazette shows that the overall pass percentage was

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9th class result 2011 Board of Secondary Education Karachi

Class IX General Group results
Karachi Controller of Examinations, Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK), Rafia Mallah on Friday declared the results of Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Part-I (Class IX) General Group (Regular and Private), Annual Examinations-2011.

According to the gazette issued, 22,298 regular candidates were registered while 21,448 students appeared in the exams. Meanwhile, 5,285 private candidates registered of which 4,850 students appeared in the annual

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GOVERNMENT MAO College Admission policy

GOVERNMENT MAO College has adopted a uniform admission policy for Masters Degree programme. Earlier, each department had its own admission policy with varied age limits and other criteria.The news.

extends date SSC supple exams RBISE

RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) have extended Matric supplementary 2011 admission and exams date. According to the decision taken in a meeting of Punjab Boards Chairmen Committee (PBCC), Matric supplementary 2011 admission and exam dates have been extended to facilitate the students. Under the new schedule issued in this regard, the admission forms with single fee can be submitted till Sept 6 while the new supplementary exam commencement date will be Oct 8. Earlier, the date of submitting the matric supplementary forms was Aug 22 while Sept 24 was fixed for exam commencement date. Now, the students can also submit admission forms with double fee till Sept 13 while the last chance for submitting admission forms can also be availed with triple fee till Sept 20. The decision has been hailed by students and their parents as this will give ample time to them submit forms in the holy month of Ramazan. Divisional President of All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association Ibrar Ahmed Khan in a statement, has also appreciated the decision. app.

Friday, 19 August 2011

W-11 Bus kidnap form Sohrab goth

tonight at W-11 Bus kidnap for Sohrab goth with passengers near edhi center 6 kidnaper with latest technology wapens ladies passengers inform to police and renegers bus not search the bus

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Smith focussing on one day international-batting revival

Graeme Smith: " I know that I've never been the most elegant batter, but I've always had self-belief." © Getty ImagesGraeme Smith, South Africa's Test captain, has decided what he wants to be when he grows up. A good friend (especially to AB de Villiers), a loving husband and a batsman. More specifically, a one-day batsman. "If I look at the record I have built up over the years, I am proud of it, but there is still a lot more to do," Smith told ESPNcricinfo in Johannesburg, where he was

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Pakistan Fashion Extravaganza 2011 Asifa & Nabeel collection

Asifa and Nabeel showcased their formal collection at Pakistan Fashion Extravaganza, which was brimming with iridescent palette of colors blended with perfect feminine cuts and styles.

Asifa and Nabeel showcased their formal collection at Pakistan Fashion Extravaganza, which was brimming with iridescent palette of colors blended with perfect feminine cuts and styles.
The dazzling color contrasts made the outfits ever perkier to watch. Carefully contrasted soft tones of brown, beige,

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Ramadan Festival at Atrium mall

Atrium Mall in Karachi is providing a complete entertainment package under one roof.
To celebrate the spirit of Independence and Ramadan, the Mall launched its very own Ramadan Festival. On the other hand, a red carpet was exclusively laid for celebrities for the screening of Independence Day special movie premiere of 20th Century Fox’s ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’, for which a number of media personalities including Adnan Siddiqui, Aamina Khan, Asim Qureshi, Ayesha Omer,

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Thursday, 18 August 2011

Widyaan The Fashion Valley by Shahid Afridi

The launching event of Widyaan, the latest Eid Collection by Shahid Afridi at The Imperial, Karachi was a small post-iftar party attended by his friends, celebs, fashionistas and media team along with his little princess, the daughter of Shahid Afridi.
The Fashion Valley by Shahid Afridi, Widyaan was exhibited beautifully for viewers that they may easily look for their Eid outfit. Each outfit showcased by Shahid Afridi is designed for the special festive day for Muslims, the Eid Day.

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FUUAST to establish campuses in KP

KARACHI (APP): The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) intends to establish its campuses in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.This was stated by Vice-Chancellor of FUUASread

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Independence Day marked at Gulberg college

LAHORE: The Government College of Home Economics organised a ceremony in connection with the Independence Day, on Tuesday.read

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Punjab govt to provide free education to labourers’ children:

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Labour, Haji Ehsaanuddin Qureshi, has said that the Punjab government is implementing various projects for providing modern education to the children of labourers and residread

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Naat contest held at Arts Council

KARACHI: The 26th Annual Naat Contest was held at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi on Tuesday.read

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Govt not honoring promises made to doctors YDA

ISLAMABAD: Young doctors association president Dr Sajid Abbasi said that Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had approved summary regarding increase in salaries and it was decided that young doctors would get Rs 75,000 per month. He said they were sure that in current financial year notification would be issued and promises will be honored but no one is willing to solve the problem of the doctors. He said that they only needed that notification regarding new pay scale and service structure should

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BISE Hyderabad Board Inter Exam Result 2011

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FUUAST to establish campuses in KP

KARACHI (APP) The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) intends to establish its campuses in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.This was stated by Vice-Chancellor of FUUAST, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qaiser.He was speaking here on Tuesday on the occasion of observance of the 50th death anniversary of Baba-i-Urdu, Molvi Abdul Haq, who was founder of Federal Urdu College which was later elevated to the FUUAST.The FUUAST at present has two campuses in Karachi and one in the

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No decision yet on evening medical colleges: health secy

Karachi Sindh Secretary Health Rizwan Ahmed on Tuesday made it clear that evening medical colleges and medical education in the evening was just a proposal and no decision had been taken yet in this regard.
“The government has only asked for the feedback on (start of) evening medical colleges and no decision has been taken yet in this regard. There will be some deliberations in on this issue and without taking everybody on board, no such decision would be made”, he said while speaking at an

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BISE Hyderabad Board Inter Exam Result 2011

Hyderabad 17 August The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (bise) Hyderabad today Announced Result of Inter part 1 and part 2 exam 2011 Home Economics Group
you Can see and get your Result on board website .

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Naat contest held at Arts Council

KARACHI  The 26th Annual Naat Contest was held at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi on Tuesday.It was organised by the Crescent Youth Organisation in collaboration with the Education Committee of Arts Council of Pakistan, National Form for Environment & Health and Ansari Foundation.The contest comprised two sections – one primary and other secondary. In primary section, Arbab Rahim of the CU Quiz University for Kids secured the first position, second by Hamna of the Best School,

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Baba-e-Urdu remembered

Karachi The District Coordination Officer (DCO), Karachi, Mohammad Hussain Syed, on behalf of the citizens of Karachi, laid a floral wreath and offered Fateha at the Mazar of Baba-e-Urdu Moulvi Abdul Haq on his 50th death anniversary. Later, while speaking at a ceremony held on this occasion he paid tributes to Moulvi Abdul Haq. The programme was attended by the President of Anjuman Taraqqi-e-Urdu, Aftab Ahmed Khan, the Vice-Chancellor, Federal Government Urdu University, Professor Dr. Qaiser,

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5 Ways You Can Wear Leopard Pumps

Amber says, “I HAVE THESE LEOPARD PRINT PUMPS THAT I WANT TO WEAR THIS WEEKEND. CAN YOU HELP ME CREATE A LOOK? I SO LOVE YOUR IDEAS, THANKS!!”Hey Amber!! No need to scream, honey, we got you:) Instead of just one outfit idea, I came up with five that can help you transition from work to night to the weekend. Leopard pumps are a classic and go with just about everything! Your only focus should be on pairing them with simple separates so you allow them to shine.For work:Leopard pumps add the

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Paris from New Orleans

Today’s Bombshell, Paris from New Orleans, was nominated by frequent Fashion Bomb Reader LoudPen:Loudpen says, ” Paris is a Fashion Stylist and she’s been signed with my company The Network for about three months.”
” In fact, Paris was in New York back in June to style shoots for The Network using designers like Robb & Lulu, k2o by Karen Ko, Angels & Divas as well as pieces from her forthcoming online boutique, Classy Closet. “
“Paris describes her personal style as

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BeyoncĂ© Wears Dolce & Gabbana for In Style’s September 2011 Issue, More Drama in the Louboutin vs. YSL Case, And Get up to 70% Off at The Gemma Redux Sample Sale

• King B looks like a royal diva on the cover of InStyle‘s September issue.What do you think of her Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 2011 dress? (Necole Bitchie)
• I can barely type for shaking with excitement: Canadian knitwear designer (and celeb favorite) Mark Fast is collaborating with ALDO on a shoe collection! The designer says: “This collaboration has given me the opportunity to work with new shoe technology and resources. We are having a great time working together and the Aldo

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Can Curvaceous Corporate Divas Get Away with Pencil Skirts?

In an e-mail titled, “Advice” longtime reader Adriana asks, “I’ve asked my friends this question and get mixed answers. Is it appropriate to wear a pencil or bodycon skirt to work if you have a bubble butt?”“… I love the way it looks but I’m not sure if it’s on the border line of looking inappropriate (like I’m going to a party).”Ah, why did I find this question hilarious? At any rate, my first reaction is that it’s probably best not to wear a close fit bodycon skirt, as

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Karachi University extends date BEd, MEd admission

KARACHI University(KU) has extended the date for admission to BEd and MEd courses up to Sept 16. A KU spokesman announced this on Wednesday. He further stated that contact could be established for seats available at the education colleges affiliated with the KU. app last date of form submission

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Joan Smalls and Hailey Clauson by Josh Olins for Vogue Paris September 2011

Joan Smalls and Hailey Clauson by Josh Olins for Vogue Paris September 2011.Snapshot is a section featuring fashionable, memorable moments.

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BSIE, Karachi SSC permission forms from today

Karachi The Secretary, Board of Secondary Education, Karachi, Hoor Mazhar, on Wednesday said that the permission forms for the Secondary School Certificate Part-I and II (Class-IX and X Combined) for private and ex-regular candidates of examinations 2012 would be available without late fee from August 18 to September 30.

Meanwhile, late fee of Rs100 will be charged from October 10 to 31 whereas Rs200 will be collected from November 1 to 30 and late fee of Rs300 will be due from December 1 to

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Kalenna of Dirty Money’s New Look, Check Out The Full Missoni For Target Lookbook, and Abercrombie Doesn’t Want The Jersey Shore Cast Wearing Their Clothes

• Father, give me the strength. Kalenna from Dirty Money opted to go blonde, topping off her half shaved, half weave look.
Hot! or Hmm… (Necole Bitchie)
• In an effort to make more money by slapping her name on goods of questionable quality, Kris Jenner will debut an apparel collection with QVC September 8th (just in time for fashion week). Prices range from $35-$145. She’s laughing because she’ll never wear that trench again. (Racked)
• Attention Shopaholics: A

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Vogue US September 2011 Snapshot Jourdan Dunn by David Sims

Jourdan Dunn photographed in Paris by David Sims and styled by Marie-Amélie Sauvé for Vogue US September 2011. Makeup by Diane Kendal, hair by Guido Palau.Snapshot is a section featuring fashionable, memorable moments. No words, just an image. Enjoy..and discuss!
Source: Women Management

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What To Wear on A Family Trip to Disney World Plus Size Style Inspiration

“Hi Fashion Bomb Crew, I am preparing to take my three year old son to Disney in two weeks. While I have all of his gear together, I am at a loss as to what to wear while in Disney. We will be there for 5 days and while I want to stay comfy and cool I also still want to look cute! I am also a plus size girl. I really hope you guys are able to help me! Thank you in advance.”

Disney! How fun! It is very easy to stay cool, comfy, and cute at the same time: all you need is to add a dash of

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Thakoon's Must-Have Plaid A Charitable Way to Wear

One of the boldest color schemes to come out of New York Fashion Week, Thakoon's Masai plaid has been at the top of trend reports and shopping wish lists (that puffer coat!) since making its grand entrance this past February. And now the designer has added one more chic way to wear it. In an effort to help the victims of the drought and famine currently plaguing the Horn of Africa, Thakoon has released a limited-edition scarf in the covetable red and colbat checks and all the proceeds will be

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Designers Like Lagerfeld Showcase a Cult of Personali-Tee

Let's face it These days, designers are finding inspiration in the mirror. Giorgio Armani resurrected a smoldering self-portrait for a fall look (pictured backstage, near left) while Karl Lagerfeld's iconic image is emblazoned on his new array of tees, part of a collection for Macy's coming out this fall. "There's no modern wardrobe without T-shirts," says Lagerfeld. Designer T-shirts, that is.
Above right: Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse Only at Macy's, $49,

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Mr. Blasberg's Book Corner Empire of Space

Welcome back to Mr. Blasberg’s Book Corner, the feature wherein our editor at large Derek Blasberg picks his read of the week, and meets the author. Today’s book, Todd Eberle’s Empire of Space, is a retrospective of the three decades of pictures the photographer has taken of some of the world’s most impressive interior and exterior spaces. Eberle’s work is quite broad: he’s equal parts architectural photographer, interiors man and social chronicler. Here, Blasberg asks about how he

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s legacy remains

 Nusrat Fateh Ali’s name is listed the Guinness Book of World Records as a qawwali artist. PHOTO: FILE

World-renowned Pakistani musician Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s 14th death anniversary was observed with a Quran Khawani in his native Faisalabad, reported the Daily Express. Various events — to be attended by personalities from different fields of art — were also scheduled to be held in Britain, as well as his hometown.
The soultouching singer was an icon whose music resonates

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Britney Spears Oops she did it again!

 Britney Spears will get a special tribute at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards. PHOTO: FILE

Singer Britney Spears will be the guest of honour at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards (VMS) with a special tribute honouring her lengthy career, according to news service IANS. The “Toxic” hit-maker — who released her debut single “Baby One More Time” in 1999 — has been thrilling American audiences with her Femme Fatale tour this year.
Spears became a prominent figure in

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van kidnapped for lyari town

van kidnapped for lyari town 15 passenger in on privet company and 10 the van and passenger other van 18th august

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Mourning fans mark Elvis Presley's 34th death anniversary

 Elvis changed the façade of the audience's perception of Afro-American music. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE

KARACHI: Thirty four years on, Elvis Presley still stirs a wave of emotion among his fans.
His death on August 16 1977, reportedly took place due to an excessive use of drugs, complicated further with cardiomegaly, which resulted in his death.
Presley was widely credited for transforming the face of 20th century music, for which he is often referred to the “King of Rock and

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SanaSafinaz collection Minutes to win it

 The SanaSafinaz Export Autumn Winter 2011 collection showcased at The House of Ensemble. PHOTOS: NEFER SEHGAL/ EXPRESS TRIBUNE
KARACHI: 
They are known to create a stir in the fashion industry by designing clothes that speak volumes of creativity. SanaSafinaz launched the preview of its Export Autumn Winter 2011 collection on Tuesday, August 16 at The House of Ensemble, Karachi. With around 200 pieces displayed at the fashion retail store, there were only a few suits left after the

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Tintin comics The unconventional tribute

 The Tintin series, created by Belgian author Georges Remi also known as Herge, had characters taken from Iraqi history. PHOTO: AFP
BAGHDAD: 
Many know that the July 14 bridge — a convenient route to the US Embassy and government offices in Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone — marks a 1958 coup when Iraq’s last king, King Faisal II was murdered, but not many know that the slain king lives on in the classic Tintin comic books.
On the morning of July 14, 1958, King Faisal II, who

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Nairang Art under fire

 Lahore’s local artist community condemns police violence and extremism. PHOTO: FILE
LAHORE: 
An avenue of expression for young, talented painters and artisans, Nairang Art Gallery has recently come under attack for perpetuating a liberal ideology.
The August 2 incident, regarding a police assault on the gallery’s female curator Amal Fatima, a recent graduate from National College of Arts (NCA), captured the attention of the nation. The local art community has condemned the

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‘Ol Rock’ refreshes 90s pop

 “Ol Rock” seeks to refurbish songs like “Qarar” and “Tairee Ankhon Ka” to suit contemporary tastes. PHOTOS: PUBLICITY
KARACHI: 
Despite the intense criticism that “Coke Studio” received, the musical show still gave corporations the guts to invest in the rapidly enervating music industry. As a ripple effect, one saw a telecommunications brand launch its own version in the form of “Uth Records”, promoting undiscovered artistes. Now the latest to join the bandwagon

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Rise of the metro male

 ‘The definition of what it means to be male is changing’ . DESIGN: ESSA MALIK
KARACHI: 
Tall and muscular with a beard supporting his scruffy look: this man represents the ‘alpha-male’ — the type we imagine to be the first to rush into a burning building.  But the era of the so-called macho man is under threat from a recent, but better-groomed, rival — the metro man. Can these two coexist peacefully or will they battle it out to the end? Who decides which makes the

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Atrium Mall A mix of celebrations

 Nadia Hussain was spotted at the Atrium Mall taking part in Ramazan and Independence Day celebrations. PHOTO: PUBLICITY
KARACHI: 
On August 14, when Pakistani flags were hoisted on many rooftops, entertainment celebrities gathered at the Atrium Mall to celebrate Independence Day with an exclusive screening of Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
Although heavy attendance was not expected, owing to the rain in the city on Saturday night, many actors, directors and models were spotted on

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There are no camps in Bollywood: Katrina Kaif

 Katrina Kaif does not believe in taking side and petty politics. PHOTO: FILE
MUMBAI: 
Katrina Kaif’s decision to do two Yash Raj Films (YRF) with warring Khans — Salman and Shah Rukh — has raised eyebrows, but the actor is unperturbed and argues there are no camps in Bollywood.
Katrina is set to start shooting with Salman Khan for Ek Tha Tiger next week and her film with Shah Rukh, which is veteran direcor Yash Chopra’s untitled venture, is expected to go on floors in a few

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Wednesday, 17 August 2011

Beauty salons Can they be trusted?

 Some beauty ‘experts’ lack the necessary qualification, technique and skill to carry out many of the services they say they provide. DESIGN: AMNA IQBAL
KARACHI: 
For US actor Gwyneth Paltrow, “Beauty is about being comfortable in your own skin”, but what happens when your own skin has been blemished? Obsessed with gora rung and ghane, lambe baal, girls often head to salons for beauty treatments. But are all parlours providing effective care? Have you ever gone to a parlour

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Cut in govt expenses Auditor asks for compliance report

 President, prime minister had to reduce expenditures on foreign visits by 40 per cent in fiscal year 2010-11.
ISLAMABAD: 
In order to verify the performance of the government with regards to the nationwide austerity measures approved by the federal cabinet last year, the auditor-general of Pakistan has asked the president’s and prime minister’s secretariats and all other ministries to submit a compliance report.
The letter, seen by The Express Tribune, has been circulated to

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CM Punjab orders action against cops present at US consulate dinner

 CM Punjab takes notice of the police officials attending the US consulate dinner inquiry. PHOTO: EXPRESS

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif ordered strict action, on Wednesday, against eight high-ranking police officials for attending a dinner at the US Consulate in Lahore without seeking prior permission.
CM Punjab sent a letter to the Chief Secretary, recommending the Federal Government to convert the status of the eight police officers to Officer on Special Duty

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Govt to plug gaps in terror prosecution Reviewing national security

 Defence Committee voices reservations over ‘faulty prosecution system’ that allows suspects to be acquitted. PHOTO: AFP/ FILE
ISLAMABAD: 
The government will look to plug ‘loopholes’ in the existing criminal justice system to ensure that terror suspects do not take advantage of weak prosecution – a problem that has given rise to immense concern among the security apparatus of the country.
The oft-cited matter was debated at the high-powered Defence Committee of the

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Kidnapped American US mission chief seeks quick recovery

 US Ambassador in talks with Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Thursday. PHOTO: PPI
ISLAMABAD: 
The United States urged Pakistani authorities on Wednesday to quickly recover its national Warren Weinstein who was kidnapped from his Lahore residence on Saturday.
The matter was raised by US Ambassador Cameron Munter, who held separate meetings with Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir.
Officials told The Express Tribune that Munter pressed

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BISE Hyderabad Board HSSC Result 2011

Inter Exam Result 2011 BISE Hyderabad Board
BISE Hyderabad Board HSSC Result 2011 BISE Hyderabad Inter Exam Result 2011 hyderabad board hsc Part 1 result hyderabad board hsc result hyderabad board hssc result Hyderabad Board Inter Exam Result 2011,
Hyderabad:17 August:The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (bise) Hyderabad today Announced Result of Inter part 1 and part 2 exam 2011 Home Economics Group see and get your Result on board website
Inter Exam Result 2011 BISE Hyderabad

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MQM-PPP meetings continue Policy of reconciliation High-level

 Sindh Governor Ishratul Ibad discuss various issues concerning MQM’s rejoining the ruling alliance. PHOTO APP
ISLAMABAD: 
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) inched closer to revive their broken alliance, by agreeing to fine-tune a proposed legislation aimed at reintroducing the local government system in Sindh.
Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad met Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday and officials from both sides said the MQM’s

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FBR Infighting Govt fails to finalise revenue target

 FBR has not yet submitted data required to set tax collection targets.

ISLAMABAD: Soon after embarrassing the nation by declaring misleading revenue collection figures, the Federal Board of Revenue appears to have been unable to submit enough analytical data to help the government finalise its new tax collection targets for the current fiscal year.
The Revenue Performance Group was unable to finalise any targets after it was not given the required data by the FBR’s strategic

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Inter Exam Result 2011 BISE Hyderabad Board

BISE Hyderabad Board HSSC Result 2011 BISE Hyderabad Inter Exam Result 2011 hyderabad board hsc Part 1 result hyderabad board hsc result hyderabad board hssc result Hyderabad Board Inter Exam Result 2011,
Hyderabad:17 August:The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (bise) Hyderabad today Announced Result of Inter part 1 and part 2 exam 2011 Home Economics Group see and get your Result on board website
http://fbise.edu.pk/results/hssc2/MainResult.aspx

Shocking revelations National Assembly Standing Committee owes Rs26b to contractors

 Assembly panel dissatisfied over slow pace of work, outstanding liabilities.
ISLAMABAD: 
The liabilities of the National Highway Authority (NHA) to its contractors surged to as much as Rs26 billion because of the slow pace of release of funds by the federal government, an NHA official told a National Assembly committee on Wednesday.
The official was among those who appeared before the National Assembly Standing Committee on Communications which met here under Saeed Ahmad

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Call for change Nawaz ups the ante, demands snap polls

 " Our party had to face scathing media criticism (after 2008 polls) for siding with the govt but we persevered," PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif. PHOTO: AFP

LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: In a move that has been a long time in the making, the main opposition party – the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) – has demanded that the government call snap elections.
Citing ‘rampant corruption and fluid security situation’ in the country, PML-N President Nawaz Sharif made the demand in an interview

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B.A,B.SC Result 2011 Bahawalpur University

Bahawalpur University B.A,B.SC Result 2011 Bahawalpur 17 August The Vice Chancellor the Islamia University of Bahawalpur Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar has said that the deficiency of tolerance, mutual harmony and brotherhood existing in the society can be addressed through the element of education and we can simultaneously promote the positive trends in our society.
This objective can only be achieved through teachers, who will have to become a role model for their students in this regard. He was

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Top-secret meeting FBI, police map out plan for American’s recovery

Three FBI personnel shared on Wednesday all the information they had gathered relating to Weinstein’s abduction with the police at the CIA centre in Model Town. PHOTO: REUTERS LAHORE: A white Land Cruiser, with a police escort in tow, arrived at the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) centre in Lahore at about 1:40 pm on Wednesday. The four-wheel drive was transporting officials of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) who were there for a meeting regarding American aid expert Warren

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Dengue fever Pims receives first suspected case

Health officials alerted to spread awareness on the deadly virus.
ISLAMABAD: 
The first suspected case of dengue fever was brought to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) on Wednesday.
Javed Iqbal, 46, was brought from Jhelum exhibiting symptoms consistent with dengue. His blood sample has been sent to the National Institute of Health (NIH) for testing, said Dr Altaf Hussain, Pims Joint Executive Director. A private laboratory tested him negative for dengue. At Pims,

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Dumping garbage Civic agency as clueless as citizens

While CDA campaigns to get people to not litter, its own garbage collection points set up near educational institutions, residential areas, greenbelts and mosques do not present a pretty sight. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD JAVAID ISLAMABAD: While reminding the residents of their civic responsibility of cleanliness, the capital’s civic agency boss on Tuesday warned them of stern action if they threw trash and litter in open spaces and streets. Littering in Islamabad is a crime under clause 5(29) of CDA

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Karachi University Program of D.C.H. Annual Exam 2010

Karachi: 11 Aug: Karachi University has announced program of D.C.H (Diploma in Child Health) Annual Examination-2010 will held in August 2011.More details can be seen at http://www.uok.edu.pk/

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University of Karachi postpones DCH papers

Karachi: The University of Karachi on Monday announced that all papers of the Diploma in Child Health, annual examinations 2010 scheduled for August 15 and August 16 had been postponed.New dates for these papers would be announced later, it said.

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Karachi University BA/B.Com examination forms and fee schedule

Karachi: 13 Aug: Karachi University examination department has announced Examination forms and fee of BA / BCom External Annual Exam 2011.More details are on http://www.uok.edu.pk/
Karachi University BA examination forms and fee schedule, B.Com examination forms and fee schedule,External Annual Exam

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US Agency for International Development USAID approves $155m grant for education in province

Karachi:The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has approved a grant of $155 million for the education sector in Sindh.This grant will be used to upgrade the schools located in the flood-affected areas of the province, Secretary Education Mohammad Siddique Memon said on Monday.The Education Department had decided that the amount would be spent on the reconstruction of most of the flood-affected schools’ buildings, buying new furniture and other developing projects, he said.The

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University of Karachi Degree by BASR

Karachi Board of Advanced Studies and Research University of Karachi awarded M.Phil. & Ph.D degree to some candidates in its meeting on 09-08-2011.Details are available on

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three-month summer vacation,Teachers, students unhappy with schools reopening

  Lahore: After a three-month summer vacation, public schools and various private schools reopened across the metropolis on Monday. However, the teachers as well as students and their parents seemed extremely unhappy with the decision.
As per usual, low attendance of students and teachers was seen on the first working day, both in private and public sector schools.
Earlier, there were rumours about holidays' extension, as the students, teachers and parents were demanding that the schools

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Forman Christian College Merit List F.SC Pre-Engineering

announce Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)Pre-Engineering First Open Merit List .The following students stand admitted to the Intermediate Pre-Engineering Group.They are requested to get their fee challan from the Accounts Office, Ahmed Saeed Administration Building and pay their dues in Bank Alfalah campus booth latest by 20 August 2011.To complete the admission process, applicants need to take their roll numbers from room number 04, Ahmed Saeed Administration Building.In case

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Forman Christian College Merit List F.SC Per-Medical

announce Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)Pre-Medical First Open Merit List The following students stand admitted to the Intermediate Pre-Medical Group.They are requested to get their fee challan from the Accounts Office, Ahmed Saeed Administration Building and pay their dues in Bank Alfalah campus booth latest by 20 August 2011.To complete the admission process, applicants need to take their roll numbers from room number 04, Ahmed Saeed Administration Building.In case of non

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Tuesday, 16 August 2011

Forman Christian College Merit List Arts (Humanities)

16 Aug 2011:Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) ARTS (Humanities) First Open Merit ListThe following students stand admitted to the Intermediate Arts (Humanities) Group.They are requested to get their fee challan from the Accounts Office, Ahmed Saeed Administration Building and pay their dues in Bank Alfalah campus booth latest by 20 August 2011.To complete the admission process, the applicants need to take their roll numbers from room number 04, Ahmed Saeed Administration

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Forman Christian College Merit List ICS Statistics

16 Aug 2011:Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) ICS (Statistics) First Open Merit List The following students stand admitted to the Intermediate ICS Statistics Group.They are requested to get their fee challan from the Accounts Office, Ahmed Saeed Administration Building and pay their dues in Bank Alfalah campus booth latest by 20 August 2011.To complete the admission process complete the applicants need to take their roll numbers from room number 04 Ahmed Saeed Administration

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Forman Christian College Merit List I.COM

16 Aug 2011:Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) I-COM First Open Merit ListThe following students stand admitted to the Intermediate I-COM Group.They are requested to get their fee challan from the Accounts Office, Ahmed Saeed Administration Building and pay their dues in Bank Alfalah campus booth latest by 20 August 2011.To complete the admission process, applicants need to take their roll numbers from room number 04, Ahmed Saeed Administration Building.In case of non payment of

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Forman Christian College Merit List ICS Physics

16 Aug 2011:Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) ICS (Physics) First Open Merit List The following students stand admitted to the Intermediate ICS Physics Group.They are requested to get their fee challan from the Accounts Office, Ahmed Saeed Administration Building and pay their dues in Bank Alfalah campus booth latest by 20 August 2011.To complete the admission process complete the applicants need to take their roll numbers from room number 04 Ahmed Saeed Administration

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Forman Christian College Merit List General Science

16 Aug 2011:Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) General Science First Open Merit ListThe following students stand admitted to the Intermediate General Science Group.They are requested to get their fee challan from the Accounts Office, Ahmed Saeed Administration Building and pay their dues in Bank Alfalah campus booth latest by 20 August 2011.To complete the admission process, applicants need to take their roll numbers from room number 04, Ahmed Saeed Administration Building.In

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Government College University produces PhD in Urdu

Lahore: The Government College University Lahore has produced a doctor of philosophy (PhD) in the field of Urdu.Hamid Iqbal Butt completed his research on the topic of "Critical Analysis of Criticism on Progressive Writers Movement" under the supervision of GCU Urdu Department faculty member Dr Muhammad Khan Ashraf. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman and Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Prof Dr Khalid Perviaz congratulated Hamid Butt on completion of his PhD

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young Pakistani students shine in maths contest

Lahore Fifty-four per cent of young Pakistani students who appeared in an international mathematical contest in March have performed better than the world average. The Pakistan Kangaroo Commission announced this while declaring the results of the contest in which about 42,000 Pakistani students of grade III to XII from more than 500 schools and colleges participated.
Pakistan also won 12 national top positions. The results declared by the Mathematiques sans Frontiers (Mathematics without

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Forman Christian College Merit List F.SC Pre-Engineering

announce Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)Pre-Engineering First Open Merit List .The following students stand admitted to the Intermediate Pre-Engineering Group.They are requested to get their fee challan from the Accounts Office, Ahmed Saeed Administration Building and pay their dues in Bank Alfalah campus booth latest by 20 August 2011.To complete the admission process, applicants need to take their roll numbers from room number 04, Ahmed Saeed Administration Building.In case

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Expatriate Games: Maxine Swann Talks About Her New Novel <i>The Foreigners</i>

Buenos Aires is the setting for Maxine Swann's new novel The Foreigners (out August 18th from Riverhead Books.) The city has also been Swann’s home for a decade now: over the years, she's cut a peripatetic path everywhere from Paris to Pakistan to New York. On a long-distance call from Argentina, the author chatted with us about fiction, feminism, reading her Amazon reviews, and what it's like to be a foreigner herself.Harper's Bazaar: You've written a novel before, but what was it like going

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Sofia Coppola Sets a Date, J. Crew to Show at New York Fashion Week, Plus More!

-Sofia Coppola is set to wed Thomas Mars in August in Bernarda, Italy. -J. Crew is going to have its first New York Fashion Week presentation in Sept. -eBay’s latest move: launching an online fashion outlet. -Italian fashion brand Genny is being revived with designer Gabriele Colangelo at the helm. -Did you know there are beehives on the roof of Louis Vuitton’s Paris headquarters? The luxury brand has harvested them in a line of honey. (Between this and Kate Moss making jam, can we

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Ralph and Oprah Link Up, Michelle Obama Hosts National Design Awards, Plus More!

-Oprah Winfrey will serve as the MC for a Lincoln Center event called Lincoln Center Presents: An Evening with Ralph Lauren, taking place on October 24th. -Michelle Obama is hosting the National Design Awards in September; Gilles Mendel will be honored with the Fashion Design Award. -B Brian Atwood’s noirish fall campaign was inspired by the movie Body Heat. -Nicholas Ghesquière says the logo-free Lariat handbag wasn’t a hit with his design team, at least at first. -If you can’t go

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Vaneeza Ahmad: The entrepreneur with a fashion streak

 Vaneeza Ahmed Ali wants to launch her bags and shoes collection in Lahore. PHOTO: PUBLICITY
ISLAMABAD: 
Vaneeza Ahmad Ali is a busy woman. On the work front, she travels between Islamabad and Karachi to negotiate between the demands of marriage, a fulltime job as CEO of her own brand/outlet ‘Vaneeza’ and the work she does for lifestyle channel Style 360. Her next project is in Lahore where she is organising Style 360 Bridal Couture Week: An event featuring three days of

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Acting feels modelesque

 Model-cum-actor Zhalay Sarhadi belongs to the clan who have proved that models can act. PHOTO:FILE
KARACHI: 
Should models really opt for acting? Can a model strut on the ramp with a straight face and put life in an emotional scene at the same time?
In Pakistan, local models like Iffat Omer, Aaminah Haq, Vaneeza Ahmad Ali, Zhalay Sarhadi, Ayesha Omar, Mehreen Raheel, Saba Qamar and Tooba Siddiqui to name a few, have made it to television after their stint as models. Some of them

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Civil liberties: Karachi artists outraged over alleged Lahore police brutality of curator

 Through her theatrics, Sheema Kermani and her group tried to re-enact the assault of a police officer on the curator of an art gallery in Lahore for wearing a sleeveless shirt. PHOTO: FILE

On August 1, an SHO from the Shadman police station, Zulfiqar Ali, entered the gallery with his squad allegedly without any warrant. He is accused of beating up the gallery’s 24-year-old curator for wearing a “sleeveless kurta pajama” and harassing the staff for coming to her rescue.
Art critic

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Rediscovering Pakistan

 
We all claim to ‘know’ Pakistan, and pride ourselves on all things ‘Pakistani’. But how many of these people, places, and things can you claim familiarity with? This August 14, immerse yourself in our culture and geography: Decide what you want to eat, where you want to visit, who you need to know. Our list is by no means definitive, but it can provide an intriguing insight into some of the gems of Pakistan.
Kalash Valley
Home to the nature-loving tribe of the Kalash people, this

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Trip down memory lane: The games we play...

 
In the writings of Marcel Proust, Diabolo, a juggling game played with sticks and a spinning top, features extensively as a symbol of longing and remembrance. In the writings of Marcel Proust, Diabolo, a juggling game played with sticks and a spinning top, features extensively as a symbol of longing and remembrance. Like Proust, everyone has their own sepia-tinted memories and indelible images of childhood amusements: misspent summers chasing after one thing or another, the flurry and

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Career Guide: An assistant product manager's dillemma

 Female employees’ personal obligations will always be taken as a sign of career non-seriousness.

A day in the life of …
Sabina, an Assistant Product Manager.
9.05: I have exactly four minutes and 46 seconds to reach my office before I’m marked late on the attendance register. Ever since the administration realised that the biometric machines were following the Chinese standard time, we’ve reverted to marking our presence manually.
10.30: By now I’ve had three people stop by my

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Bollywood actor Shammi Kapoor passes away

 This May 18, 2010 file photo shows veteran Indian Bollywood actor Shammi Kapoor greeting the crowd during a launch ceremony for a DVD in Mumbai. On August 14, 2011 legendary Bollywood heartthrob Shammi Kapoor, whose acting and dancing style heavily influenced modern-day Indian film stars, died aged 79. PHOTO: AFP/FILE

MUMBAI: Legendary Bollywood heartthrob Shammi Kapoor, whose acting and dancing style heavily influenced modern-day Indian film stars, died on Sunday aged

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's death anniversary today

 The 14th death anniversary of the legendary qawwali maestro is today. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE

Today (Tuesday) is the 14th death anniversary of the legendary qawwali maestro, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.
The soul-touching singer continues to inspire audiences around the world, even after his death.
Nusrat, whose fans elevated him to the status of shahenshah-e-qawwali, passed away at the age of 48.
His specialty was his modernised qawwali – a mystical genre of music. He

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Of toys and diapers: New parents on the block

 Hilary Duff and her husband Mike Comrie are expecting.PHOTO:FILE

It’s all about toys and diapers in Tinseltown. The stork has been quite busy this year as several celebrities have geared up for their new role as a parent reveals E! Online. Tabloid magazines have been rampant with photos of celebrity babies and the latest names in vogue.
On her one year anniversary, 23-year-old singer and actor Hilary Duff announced on her website that she and her husband Mike Comrie are going to be

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Keep the flag of hope flying

 Flag-makers celebrate Independence Day in the hope of getting the same enthusiasm from their customers. PHOTO: IJAZ MAHMOOD/EXPRESS TRIBUNE
LAHORE: 
Pakistani flags of all designs and sizes are displayed on Lahore’s Ganpat Road near Urdu Bazaar, which local people claim was the starting point for major celebrations in the province pertaining to Independence Day 1947. The zeal has a unique impact on popular culture and generally leads to an ostentatious display of passion amongst

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Nritaal: Amir Khusrau continues to inspire

 The newly-established theatre troupe Nritaal is set to mark its debut with a dance performance based on Amir Khusrau’s works. ILLUSTRATION: JAMAL KHURSHID
KARACHI: 
For the performing art scene in Pakistan, the advent of a new troupe is a sign that the genre of entertainment has sustained despite unfavourable security conditions across the country. Nritaal is one such troupe, taking its origin from two different words, nrit that means ‘dance’ or ‘theatre’ and taal meaning

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Improvisation: Humour has it

 Pakistan’s funny men offer some insight into the art of improvisation. CREATIVE COMMONS
KARACHI: 
Before Saad Haroon’s troupe Blackfish brought improvisational comedy to town 10 years ago, our only understanding of this genre came from watching the popular show “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” But that show too was restricted to a select audience who firstly, could afford cable television, and possessed enough cultural capital and exposure to understand those anglicised

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Shammi Kapoor A star is gone

 Bollywood actor Shammi Kapoor was called the Elvis of India. PHOTOS: FILE

The man who jived and rock-and-rolled into our hearts is no more. Shammi Kapoor, the swashbuckling actor of the 1950s and 1960s, who redefined the image of the traditional hero to become an enduring style legend, died on Sunday, August 14, at the age of 79, after battling illness for years reported IANS.
According to AFP, Kapoor was India’s Elvis Presley, an actor who revitalised Bollywood’s song-and-dance

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The green flag unfurled: a pictorial account

 The exhibition at Rawalpindi Arts Council displayed pictures of our national figures and freedom fighters. PHOTOS: MUHAMMAD JAVED
RAWALPINDI: 
Actions etched in history or, more specifically, on celluloid were put up on display at the Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) on Saturday. The council organised a photo exhibition to mark the 64th Independence Day.
Pakistan Green Task Force President Dr Jamal Nasir inaugurated the exhibition which was attended by a large number of mostly young

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Mrs Fields and TCBY: Some like it hot, some like it cold

 The outlet is becoming a hangout spot for people of all ages. PHOTO: PUBLICITY

LAHORE: On the famous MM Alam road of Lahore, American brands Mrs Fields and TCBY (The Country’s Best Yogurt) — known for their deliciously chewy cookies and frozen yogurt — received a great response at the opening of their joint franchise this month.
Such a venture is the first of its kind in Pakistan because it provides TCBY’s renowned frozen yogurt which is advertised for its health benefits

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Pakistani youth: An icon for change

 Youth Day 2011 was celebrated in the city-PHOTO-FILE
KARACHI: 
August 12 heralds International Youth Day and training, mentoring and consultancy firm Blinck took this opportunity to collaborate with the US Consulate General Karachi, to organise a panel-based interactive discussion. The theme of the discussion was ‘Youth Participation in Decision Making: Taking Charge of Your Dreams and Destiny’ and it took place at Avari Towers on Friday.
William J Martin, US Consul General in

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Spoilers don’t ruin the mood

 A study has found that readers will finish a book even of they know the ending. PHOTO: PUBLICITY
NEW YORK: 
If you are angry that someone spoiled the plot of a movie or revealed the ending of a book, don’t be. A new study by researchers from the University of California at San Diego shows spoilers may enhance enjoyment, even for suspense-driven story lines and film plots.
After studying three types of stories — ironic-twist, mystery and literary — by authors such as John

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While You Were Sleeping Natalie Portman?s Dior Ad, Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde Score a Beauty Campaign, Plus More!

-Natalie Portman’s Dior beauty campaign is out, and it’s lovely. -In further beauty news, Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde are the newest faces to join the Revlon stable.-Check out a video preview of the Carine Roitfeld-styled, Elizabeth Taylor-themed upcoming issue of V. -Talk about an unexpected combination: Anna Dello Russo has been named editor-at-large for Macy’s fall I.N.C. campaign. -Tommy Hilfiger is collaborating with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler on a line called Dream On. -Rounding up

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Georgia May Makes a Fine Margaret Thatcher

With a biopic about Margaret Thatcher hitting the big screen soon, model Georgia May Jagger salutes the former prime minister’s formidable fashion, power suits and all. Flip through the photos shot by Terry

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The Best Dressed: Emma Stone in Chanel Couture, Rachel Bilson in Chloé, Plus More!

Derek Blasberg, our editor at large, fancies himself an expert on how young women can look saucy yet still ladylike. (And since he wrote a best-selling collection of essays on etiquette called Classy, maybe he’s on to something.) Perhaps he was thinking along the lines of the modern lady when he picked a theme for this edition of Mr. Blasberg’s Best-Dressed List, his roundup of a week in style: young Hollywood looking sexy yet sophisticated. Thus, we have a concise list of some of the most

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While You Were Sleeping: Carine Takes on the Model Mantle, Jimmy Choo Heads to Bleecker Street, Plus More!

-A leaked photo from the new Barneys campaign shows Carine Roitfeld modeling for the brand.
-Jimmy Choo is opening a West Village outpost.
-Frida Giannini talks about Gucci’s 70th anniversary, James Franco and reading her own fashion reviews.
-Julia Saner stars in Prabal Gurung’s fall campaign. The images were shot by Daniel Jackson.
-It seems that in between Watch the Throne recording sessions, Kanye West has been working on a line of stilettos with Giuseppe Zanotti. -Agyness Deyn

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Beauty Must-Have Dr. Dennis Gross Trifix Oil-Free Moisturizer

There’s nothing we love more than products that multitask. Case in point: Dr. Dennis Gross Trifix Oil-Free Moisturizer ($35). This lightweight lotion and acne-fighter hydrates your skin while unclogging your pores. With ingredients such as Vitamin D (nourishes thirsty skin) and Farnesol (kills acne-causing bacteria), this two-in-one product is a must before sunscreen in the a.m. and/or before bed. Perfect for hot summer weather!See more Beauty Must-Haves in our archives.Photo Credit: Courtesy

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While You Were Sleeping: Lady Gaga to Deck the Halls at Barneys, Kanye's Women's Wear Collection, Plus More!

-“Gaga’s Workshop,” filled with Mama Monster-inspired and -curated merchandise, is coming to Barneys this Christmas. -What will Kanye’s hotly-anticipated women’s wear collection look like? Here are 10 guesses. -Uniqlo is opening a series of pop-up shops that will resemble glowing cubes. -Saks has launched a Twitter-inspired ad campaign. -Go behind the scenes at jewelry designer (and Tobey Maguire spouse) Jennifer Meyer’s HQ. -Dannijo has linked up with the Man Repeller on a

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While You Were Sleeping First Look at Missoni for Target, Marc Jacobs? Dior Rumors, Plus More!

-Get your first look at Missoni for Target, including a snazzy zig-zag bicycle. -Rumor has it Marc Jacobs could be taking on the post at Dior. -Ralph Lauren is unveiling a brand-new label called Denim and Supply. -Vera Wang is launching a line of engagement rings with Zales. -Sir Peter Blake, who designed the famous sleeve for The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, is involved in a collaboration with Fred Perry. -In honor of Watch the Throne, with its Riccardo

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Karl Lagerfeld Shoots the Chicest Class Affair

In the spirit of the original British drama, BAZAAR pays tribute to Upstairs Downstairs with cocktail and canape afternoons and room service rendezvous. Flip through Lagerfeld's photo shoot starring Stella Tennant

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Vanessa Diffenbaugh's The Language of Flowers

September contributor Vanessa Diffenbaugh is celebrating the release of her new book, The Language of Flowers. The foster mother wrote about a graduate of the foster care system and her unlikely adoption of the Victorian-era language of flowers. BAZAAR sat down with the author for an exclusive chat about her debut novel.Harper's BAZAAR: You wrote about your family’s long-time experience with foster care for BAZAAR. What initially inspired you to become a foster parent?Vanessa Diffenbaugh: As

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Gap 1969 Denim Gets an L.A. Spin

Since moving their headquarters to Los Angeles's Pico Boulevard, the heart of America's jean industry, the Gap 1969 Denim team has been sketching, washing and cutting to bring you the coolest denim out there, and the first collection to emerge from their California design loft hits stores today. Under the helm of creative director Rosella Giuliani alongside women's designer Nicole King-Burroughs and men's denim director Jason Ferro, the team has debuted a fall collection of 3 classic cuts to

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See Tiscis Inside Art for Jay Z and Kanye?s Album

Back in July we got a glimpse of Watch the Throne’s album art (the much-anticipated collaboration of Jay Z and Kanye) and just like everything these two titans do, they went straight to the top. Nabbing Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci as the cover's creative director, the gilded embroidered-like final image is as couture as covers get. Well, turns out Tisci also designed the inside artwork, featuring a collaged pullout of the two rappers as lions, an American flag and Tisci’s signature

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Lisa Perry Introduces a Lichtenstein Line

Lisa Perry is adding some pop art to your ready-to-wear. The mod designer has partnered with the estate of Roy Lichtenstein to create a limited-edition capsule collection of dresses featuring three of the artist's most famous images — Spray II, No Thank You, and On. With only 99 dresses available at $2,000 a pop, you might have some trouble nabbing one, but Lichtenstein-branded/Perry-designed T-shirts will also be available for $75. A portion of the collection's proceeds will go to Parrish

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Mr. Blasberg's Book Corner Andy Warhol's New York City</em>

Welcome back to Mr. Blasberg’s Book Corner, wherein our editor at large Derek Blasberg picks his read of the week, and meets the author. This week isn’t just a good read — it’s also a fabulous cardio workout. Let’s look at Andy Warhol’s New York City, a book that is equal parts art history and tourist attraction. Here, Blasberg meets Thomas Kiedrowski, the art tour guide who spent hours meticulously piecing some of Warhol’s most famous pilgrimages back together.Derek Blasberg:

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While You Were Sleeping: Maybelline Great Lash Turns 40, Miu Miu's Sparkling Kicks, Plus More!

-Maybelline’s beloved Great Lash mascara is celebrating its 40th birthday. -High-heel lover Nicholas Kirkwood says making flats “would be the ultimate sellout.” -Speaking of shoes, Miu Miu’s sparkling kicks have us falling in love. -Ralph Lauren has officially removed the word “polo” from his company’s name. -Oscar de la Renta’s son Moises is starting an online store-slash-magazine. -Michael Kors sold a minority stake in his brand, which is valued at $2.8 billion overall.

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Claire’s Life: Polish Bar of Brooklyn’s 5th Year Anniversary Party

Happy Friday Bombshells!Last night I attended the 5th anniversary party for my absolute fave nail salon, Polish Bar of Brooklyn.
The scene was set at 509 Myrtle Avenue, on a saucy rooftop with a view of the city skyline. With beats by DJ CEO and a guest list including Jessica Andrews of Glamazons Blog, Christina of Love Brown Sugar, former Bombshell Blake Von D, Designer Sammy B, and our Beauty correspondent Danielle, the party was sure to pop off!For the occasion I whipped out my new hot pink

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Swagger Mondays: Alexandra Spied in Midtown West

All Saints employee Alexandra Douby struck quite a pose in Midtown West for the photographers of Swagger New York.From her divalicious stare to her tie dye shirt dress and boots, she oozed fashion from head to toe.What do you think of today’s Swagger subject?Read more

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Mail Bombs: Rihanna’s Missoni Look for Less, Rachel Roy’s One Day Premiere Readers, and Kim Kardashian’s Pink Cardigan!

Happy Friday Everyone!I was out all morning at a Dr. Marten’s event down in Soho hosted by the Sartorialist and Garance Dore. A room full of online media heads munched on fruit and previewed a few items from Dr. Marten’s fall collection. It was dope, but I had to run….we’ve got Mail Bombs to solve!#LehgoFirst up, Isabel said, “Where did Rihanna get her pants…”“…and how can I get a more affordable look? :)”Rihanna hit the beach in a pair of $737 Missoni Aden Crochet Pants:
If

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Style Inspiration: What to Wear on Your 21st Birthday

Jenn says, “Hey i was wondering what i should wear for my birthday. I’m turning 21 and have no idea what to wear! I don’t want to overdress, but I still would like to look good as it’s my 21st. i hope you can help me as I am a little fashion challenged.”For your birthday, I always say go for bold and bright! Slip on a vibrant cocktail that shows off your frame, along with fun accents like purple heels, a pink purse, and a bright red lip:
Finish off the look with a tiara and crystal

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Fashion’s Night Out Unveils Official 2011 Collection + Events

Fashion’s Night Out is right around the corner, and to celebrate, Vogue has launched a collection of tees, hats, and totes:For $25-$50, you can add a dash of FNO to your wardrobe, in addition to participating in the myriad events, concerts, and celebrity sightings slated to take place on September 8th, 2011. I think I’m supposed to be hosting a party that night…I’ll let you know the details as the date approaches.Plan your night and see what to expect at Kerry

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Weekend Beauty Hot! or Hmm…: Letoya Luckett, Toccara, Solange Knowles, and More!

Happy Monday, gorgeous ones! Hope all your weekends were fabulous. I spent most of mine traipsing around Manhattan in the pouring rain yesterday (seriously it must have been like a foot of precipitation out there) and then settled in to watch Oprah’s “Season 25 Behind the Scenes”. Ope and I are pretty much tight like freshly sewn weave tracks.Anyway, let’s check in on what celebs did this weekend as far as hair and makeup…The 9th Annual Ford Hoodie Awards went down this weekend and

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Steal: Estelle’s William Rast Silk Flag Tank

Vanessa said, “Hey, I loved the black and gold Americana flag tank Estelle wore at Billboard’s Summer Blowout Concert. ““Do you know where I can find it?”
Yep! Estelle paired Union Jack jeans, white pumps, and a turban with a $60 Silk Flag Tank by William Rast.
The cool top features a racerback style and oversized fit. Unfortunately her exact top isn’t available online, but you can get it in lilac or try the shortsleeve tee versions

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The Fashion Bomb News Breakdown: BeyoncĂ©’s Alternate Cover For Harper’s Bazaar UK, Botkier Won’t Take Kardashian Knockoff Lying Down, and Moises de la Renta Launches Online Magazine

• Check out the alternate cover for the Harper’s Bazaar UK September issue featuring BeyoncĂ© Knowles.
Smize technique: impeccable. (StyleCaster)
• If you’re wondering why Diane Von Furstenberg has such wonderful teeth, it’s because she has such fabulous dresses! Her dentist Bernard Touati, whose clientele includes many noteworthy names, admits Furstenberg has given him dresses in exchange for dental work. T Magazine says: “He’ll see Diane Von Furstenberg on Yom Kippur if the film

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Unsolved Mail Bombs: Cassie’s Ibiza Pink Sandals, Soulja Boy’s 21st Birthday Club Play Shirt, and Kim Kardashian’s Dolman Sleeve Dress

My poor brain isn’t functioning very well today, so Mail Bombs threw me for a loop!Thankfully we introduced our “Unsolved Mail Bombs” section, so hopefully you guys can help a blogger out!First up, reader Marguerite asks, “WHOSE SHOES IS CASSIE WEARING?”The pop pink reminds me of Ruthie Davis’s neon heels, though I can’t quite see if Cassie is rocking flats or stilettos. So short answer: I don’t know, but maybe one of you guys has an idea.
Next, Angelina says, “Can you help me

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Karachi Colleges admission Merit List 2011


Karachi 156 Colleges Last Year Merit List
Karachi: Honorable Members: Welcome to Sindh Study the complete merit list of last year 2009 and 2010 of 156 government colleges in Karachi are available hear.
The Merit List can help you in the choosing of First year college admission

CAP 2010 Result Pre Engineering (FeMale)
CAP RESULT 2010 Computer Science (Fe Male)
CAP RESULT 2010 Computer Science (Male)
CAP RESULT 2010 Pre Engineering (Male)
CAP RESULT 2010 Pre Medical (Female)
CAP RESULT 2010 Pre Medical (Male)
CAP RESULTS - 2009
CAP Result 2010 Commerce (Female)
CAP Result 2010 Commerce (Male)
CAP Result 2010 Humanities (Female)
CAP Result 2010 Humanities (Male)
Cap Admissions Result Home Economics (FeMale) 2010
admission Merit List 2011-2012, First year admission, government colleges, Centralized Admission Policy 2011,  boys, girls, male, female, Humanities,Pre Medical, Computer Science, Pre Engineering, Commerce,

Fashion Bombshell of the Day: Vega from Atlanta

Though yesterday’s Bomber was super fun, we’re bringing it back to the ladies with Vega from ATL:She says, “My style is more of something old than new. I’m addicted to vintage clothing and revamping 20+ year old pieces and wearing them with a modern twist.”“… I’m currently an art major, so I guess I’m just a creative person and fashion is an art form. To me, getting dressed is like grabbing a paintbrush and picking out what masterpiece you’re about to create.”” I was

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Fashion Bomb Classifieds: Harper’s Bazaar US Looking for Editorial Interns

Harper’s Bazaar is looking for two or three editorial interns to work in the Features department starting immediately. The job responsibilities include researching entertainment and culture-related stories; maintaining a frequently updated culture list; helping to develop content for future issues; transcribing interviews; keeping track of packages received, and performing some administrative tasks.They’re ideally looking for students who can work two full days a week. The position is

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Karachi Colleges admission Merit List

Karachi 156 Colleges Last Year Merit List
Karachi: Honorable Members: Welcome to Sindh Study the complete merit list of last year 2009 and 2010 of 156 government colleges in Karachi are available hear.
The Merit List can help you in the choosing of First year college admission

CAP 2010 Result Pre Engineering (FeMale)
CAP RESULT 2010 Computer Science (Fe Male)
CAP RESULT 2010 Computer Science (Male)
CAP RESULT 2010 Pre Engineering (Male)
CAP RESULT 2010 Pre Medical (Female)
CAP RESULT

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Weekend Hot! or Hmm…: Nicki Minaj, Zoe Saldana, Tyra Banks and more!

Happy Monday Bombers and Bombshells!What a weekend I had. Weddings, parties, dinners, the works…I’m truly relishing these last few weeks of summer!
And it seems a slew of our fave celebs did as well. Let’s take a look:
Our Madame Ty Ty seems to have a thing for jumpsuits, so slipped on a delightfully colorblocked number for VH1's Do Something Awards in Hollywood. While Tyra’s yellow piped leather choice from last week elicited quite the number of hmms, I think her option here is hot!

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Weekend Makeup Idea: Contoured Cheeks

Perhaps it’s because I grew up watching women like Grace Jones, Iman, and the entire cast of “Dynasty” (uh, hello Dominique Deveraux fierceness), but I LOVE a good cheek. A great contoured cheek just really sculpts the face and #realtalk can be an instant face lift.
So wherever your weekend plans take you, do consider contouring those cheeks. You may not even need to run out and buy anything as what you need may already exist in your makeup stash.
You’ll need:*A vivid blush color

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Style Inspiration: Affordable Pieces For Your Work Wardrobe

You gainfully employed Bombers have been asking for a work attire Style Inspiration with more reasonable prices. Today, your wishes have been granted! Toni writes; “I searched (ok I stopped after 8 pages) and cannot find affordable but sassy work outfits… Can you please try doing a piece on outfits that your average salary work bunny can afford, like keeping it under $50 for parts of an outfit. As a challenge how about putting together a ensemble piece that has

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Sindh Madressatul Islam to get university status

SMI to get university status education sec Karachi Secretary Education Sindh Mohammad Siddique Memon has said that the Sindh Madressatul Islam (SMI) is a premier institution of the province and this is why the provincial government is interested in the restoration of its past glory by giving priority to its quality education and solving its problems.

Memon said this while addressing the faculty and staff members and students of the SMI College at Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto Auditorium during his

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established Lyari University opening by January

Lyari University gears up for opening by January Karachi The newly established Lyari University is gearing up for its final transformation into becoming a fully functioning university by January 12, with the appointment of teaching faculty due after Eid-ul-Fitr and the construction of facilities in full swing.

Education Department officials told The News that the university, previously a college, would offer the courses of Arts and Design, Information Technology, Business Administration and

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S Agency for International Development approves $155m grant for education

USAID approves $155m grant for education in province
Karachi The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has approved a grant of $155 million for the education sector in Sindh.

This grant will be used to upgrade the schools located in the flood-affected areas of the province, Secretary Education Mohammad Siddique Memon said on Monday.

The Education Department had decided that the amount would be spent on the reconstruction of most of the flood-affected schools’ buildings,

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Fatima Jinnah Women University celebrate Independence Day

Rawalpindi The 64th Independence Day was celebrated at Fatima Jinnah Women University by hoisting the flag in a ceremony here. Professor FJWU Vice Chancellor Dr Samina Amin Qadir on the occasion said that we are Muslims, followers of Holy Prophet (PBUH), who gave the message of peace, humanity and tolerance. We need to build our identity as a true Muslim. “It is need of the hour to give positive and affirmative thought to the young generation of this land, which will help them in recognizing

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Monday, 15 August 2011

Sunday, 14 August 2011

Protest against Nairang incident in lahore

LAHORE, Aug 14 Artists, members of non-governmental organisations and students of various art institutions staged a protest in front of the Lahore Press Club to condemn the beating up of the female c


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Educational institutions Ceremonies Independence Day

LAHORE: Various educational institutions will hoist the country’s flag and cut cakes to celebrate Independence Day.

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Peshawar Students Pakistan rally

PESHAWAR, Aug 14: A group of students belonging to different Fata regions on Saturday held a ‘stable Pakistan’ rally outside Peshawar press club to express solidarity with Pakistan on eve of the Independence Day.

The students came to the venue in a procession from Government College Peshawar, holding banners, national flags and placards inscribed with slogans of prosperity, stability and development of the country. They were also shouting slogans for safety of the country.

Those led the rally included Fata Students Federation president Haroon Luqman Afridi, Shafiq Safi, Gul Satar, Riaz, Burhanuddin and Khan Bahdar.

Talking to media persons they said tribal people had rendered sacrifices for the independence of the country. They added the youth were obligated to pull the country out of the current challenges.Dawn.

Public Accounts Committee objects to PR schools lease, underpass

LAHORE,  The National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee on Railways has taken a strong exception to construction of an underpass and leasing out educational institutions for ‘nominal amount’


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JamShoro Sindh University Circular

JamShoro:  The following program(s) has been chalked out to celebrate the INDEPENDENCE DAY in a befitting manner with simplicity but with zeal and fervor, on Sunday, August 14, 2011.


1. The Flag Hoisting and National Anthem Ceremonies will be held at University of Sindh, Allam I.I Kazi Campus, Jamshoro (2) Elsa KAzi Campus, Hyderabad, (3) Sindh University Campus at Mirpurkhas (4) Sindh University Laar Campus at Badin respectively at 9:00 am (or time prescribed by the Government of Pakistan).


a. Honorable Prof. Dr. Nazir A. Mughal, Vice Chancellor, University of Sindh will be the chief guest at the Flag Hoisting Ceremony at Hyder Baksh Jatoi Pavilion, University of Sindh, Allam I.I Kazi Campus, Jamshoro.


b. Prof. Dr. Parveen Shah, Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Sindh will be the chief guest at the Hoisting Ceremony at the University of Sindh, Elsa Kazi Campus, Hyderabad.


c. Prof. Dr. Imdad Ali Ismaili, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Sindh University Campus @ Mirpurkhas will preside over the ceremony at Sindh University Campus Mirpurkhas.


d. Prof. Dr. Rafia A. Sheikh, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Sindh University Laar Campus at Badin will preside over the ceremony at Sindh University Laar Campus at Badin.
TRANSPORT FACILITIES
1. The University buses shall ply on the usual routes at 8:00 am from Latifabad, Qasimabad, Hussainabad, Kotri via University of Sindh, Elsa KAzi Campus, Hyderabad and from Goods Naka, Hyderabad.
2. One bus shall ply at 8:15 a.m. from Sindh University Residential Colony, Sindh University Employees Housing Society, Jamshoro to University of Sindh Elsa KAzi Campus, Hyderabad.
All the Sindh University Faculty members, Officers and Administrative staff are requested to attend the INDEPENDENCE DAY CEREMONY on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. positively.
(Prof. Dr. Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro)Registrar