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The 5 best Cafes in Karachi
Karachi's cafes offer more than just great coffeeIn Karachi, the distinction between a café and a restaurant becomes a little blurred. In general, a café has a more relaxed atmosphere and a simpler...
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Shamaeel Ansari - the unsung doyenne of Pakistani fashion
Shamaeel Ansari is known for her silhouettes, detailing and craftsmanship. Elegant, cosmopolitan and oh-so-pretty – Shamaeel Ansari’s designer wear is a class apart. Despite being one of the pioneers...
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Ram Leela Review - Bollywood movie by Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Ram Leela is the story of two lovers from feuding Gujarati clans. Played by Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, Ram and Leela are a sensual, audacious, 21st century version of Romeo and Juliet.Read...
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The Ram-Leela Style guide
The film Ram Leela may have its faults but style-wise it’s a winner. Designer Anju Modi has created some wonderful costumes and the film is full of inspiration for fashion lovers. Add some desi-girl...
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Review: Gori Tere Pyar Mein - Lacklustre at best
Gori Tere Pyar Mein could have been a much better filmOne thing is certain – the combination of Imran Khan and director Punit Malhotra is like a lead balloon. Their attempts at rom-coms are enough to...
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Bonanza makes a play for the big-time with Satrangi
Stunning winter ad campaign by NKF films and Maha Burney takes the brand's image to new heightsThis purpose-built set was conceptualised by Maha Burney and designed by Amina & Anisa Rashid Khan...
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Pakistani Bridal Fashion's other fashion week - all the pictures from Day 1...
I was not in Lahore for this show and the livestreaming was patchy so I'm not doing a proper review. Still, it's great to see the pictures - as you can see it was the usual mix of the good, the bad and...
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Giveaway! Win a fabulous Nida Azwer Designer Scarf.
Grab a little Nida Azwer style. Win this fabulous Nida Azwer designer scarf in Karachista's very first giveway.Read more »Copyright 2013 Karachista. All rights reserved
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Pakistan's other Bridal Fashion Week PBCW- Pantene Bridal Couture Week 2013...
Day 2 of PBCW had perhaps the weakest lineup of the three day event but there was still plenty to see. Ali Xeeshan was the only headline designer but both Maria B and Zainab Chottani managed a good...
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Sonya Battla hits the high-street with Kaju
Sonya Battla’s new shop Kaju stocks distinctive yet affordable designer pretVeteran designer Sonya Battla is all set to launch her new retail outlet Kaju on December 19. Kaju stocks a new, affordable,...
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Pakistan Idol - The search is on!
It’s finally happening. After years of anticipation, Pakistan has finally landed the lauded Idol franchise. Pakistan Idol starts airing on GEO TV this week but does it have what it takes to grip the...
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Pakistan Bridal Fashion by HSY, Mehdi & more at Pantene Bridal Couture Week...
Self-styled King of Couture HSY and Mehdi were the headline designers for Day 3 of Pantene Bridal Couture Week, bring this celebration of Pakistani Bridal Fashion to a close. Here are some of the best...
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Shehla Chatoor wows Delhi with solo exhibition at PFDC Delhi
Shehla Chatoor with her models at the PFDC store in New DelhiShehla Chatoor is absolutely one of my favourite Pakistani fashion designers, whether we are talking bridals, eastern luxury pret or fusion...
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7up Chef's Bonanza adds some fizz to winter
7up Chef's Bonanza brought international chefs such as Malaysian Fazil Shahreen Bin Ahmad to PakistanFoodies in Pakistan have been enjoying a treat this winter. The soft-drink brand 7up has sponsored a...
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Layla Chatoor's designer pret exhibition in Karachi - her latest exclusive...
Intricate and elegant - Layla Chatoor's Eastern Luxury PretLayla Chatoor's exclusive pret exhibitions are eagerly awaited by those in the know. Her luxury eastern pret is elegant and intricate.Read...
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Dhoom 3 Review - 5 things to love and hate about the Bollywood blockbuster
5 things to love about Dhoom 31. Aamir Khan He is simply awesome in this film. The film perks up whenever he is on-screen. His sexy pumped avatar, his screen presence and his sheer range as an actor...
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Top tips for surviving the wedding season
PHOTO: Rammal/Nabia Mehmud courtesy Express Tribune Pakistan December in Pakistan can mean only one thing – Wedding Season: a never-ending string of dholkis, mayyuns, mehndhis, nikkahs, baraats and...
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Crafter's Expo and the British Women's Association Christmas Fair - so many...
Isn't it always the way? There's nothing on for weeks and then two fabulous events clash and you have to dash from one to the other or decide which one to miss. A couple of weeks ago on Sunday 15th...
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Umaima Mustafa launches chic store - Debut designer shows she's serious about...
The StoreAn elegant symphony in cream and natural stone, offset by distressed vintage furniture. The interiors are as stylish as the clothes.Umaima Mustafa's chic new storeRead more »Copyright 2013...
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Pakistani Fashion round-up 2013 – The year Pakistani fashion went digital
Nauman Arfeen at Fashion Week Pakistan in KarachiFashion-wise, 2013 has been a great year with fashion weeks, store launches and plenty of design excellence. As year-end parties and weddings showcase...
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