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Express Tribune
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ayeza Khan nails the effortless airport look
On Saturday, Ayeza Khan gave her Instagram followers a dose of effortless travel style with a carousel captioned: "Just me and my matcha, travel buddies for life! Catch you all at 4PM!" The actor did not drop any further hints about where exactly we should expect her to be except that she mentioned Lahore and very sweetly added, "Same ritual: Dad drops me to the airport, every time." In the photos, Ayeza sports oversized headphones, sipping matcha while checking her phone, standing in the sun with a relaxed air of confidence. In a sheer, white lace top layered over a neutral bralette, charcoal wide-leg trousers, tabi-style shoes, and a crisp white handbag slung across her shoulder, the star demonstrated how to be a showstopper while being entirely laidback. Adding a personal touch, she also posted a shot from the backseat of her dad driving, the two chatting in the front, an endearing father-daughter ritual her followers adored. Fan accounts rushed to the post to admire Ayeza's photos. One wrote, "I just admire this dad and daughter's beautiful bond," while another commented, "The Pakistani entertainment industry is nothing without you." On Sunday, she followed up with another carousel in a similar outfit, humorously captioned: "If someone asked me how to sleep enough, I'd tell them to sleep partially in the car and then partially in the plane," a relatable travel exhaustion post that had fans laughing and commenting. Recently, Ayeza's fashion game has been unmatched. We may be days away from Eidul Azha, but that hasn't stopped the Meray Paas Tum Ho actor from celebrating early. On Thursday, Ayeza shared snaps from a self-declared "Chand Raat" hangout with her siblings, complete with long drives, gol gappay, and gola ganda. Dressed in a flowy, multi-coloured floral dress cinched with a golden belt, and accessorised with matching gold jewelry, Ayeza lit up the night with her signature smile.
Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Chand Raat arrives early for Ayeza Khan
We may be days away from Eidul Azha, but that doesn't stop Ayeza Khan from celebrating early. In a carousel shared on Instagram on Thursday, the Meray Paas Tum Ho actor headed out for the night for what she dubbed as a premature "Chand Raat" hangout with family. "Having a 'Chand Raat' with my siblings with some long drives, gol gappay (or 'gol gappas' as Hiba likes to call them), and some gola ganda! These are the nights we won't forget!" she wrote in the caption. In the photos, Ayeza wore a multi-coloured dress with wide stripes of floral print. A golden belt clasped the lightweight dress in the middle, allowing the actor to complement the look with matching golden bangles, earrings, and necklaces. Pulling her hair back into a neat bun, she flaunted glossy makeup with a thick underline of kohl. The clicks also featured an appetising serving of gol gappay as Ayeza dug in, as well as the syrup-topped ice shavings of a refreshing gola ganda. While Ayeza posed solo and didn't add shots of her company in the carousel, her joy at having an evening getaway was evident in her bright grins. While the night was all about street food and dressing fancy, the Jaane Jahan actor spent the following morning with the waves of the beach. Framing a yellow dress with a white, collared shirt for this getaway, Ayeza settled in for a picnic on the sand, accompanied by inanimate objects on the mat. This post also showed off aesthetic shots, such as that of a rose tucked between a book's pages as the sun hung in the background. Her caption read, "A nice, warm morning with a little bit of sun and a whole lot of serenity. A barefoot walk on the beach, as the cold water washes over your feet, is a feeling I can't describe. The best things in life truly are free."
Express Tribune
01-05-2025
- Express Tribune
SHO, constable held over custodial death
A 45-year-old man, Taiber Hussain, died in police custody at Donga Bonga Police station due to alleged torture on Thursday. A case was registered against the SHO and the police station staff on the protest of the heirs. Later, the SHO of Donga Bonga police station and a constable were arrested. The relatives of the victim said Hussain was taken into custody four days prior to his death, but his arrest was not recorded in the daily report and he had been kept in illegal custody by the police for four days. The relatives claimed that the police were demanding bribes for his release. The relatives also said that Hussain died due to police torture. The Donga Bonga police station told the relatives after the death of the detainee that he had committed suicide but the police changed their position after a while and said that he was shifted to hospital due to deteriorating health. According to the police spokesperson, the accused was in police custody for four/five days in a theft case. The incident of illegal detention of the accused by the Bahawalnagar police was highlighted three weeks ago when the accused, who was in illegal police custody, escaped after breaking the custody of the CIA police station on the night of Chand Raat. A few days ago, a case was registered in the Mandi Sadiq Ganj police station for the murder of a poor girl after a media outlet raised its voice against the misuse of powers by the police.
Express Tribune
06-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Express Tribune
Eid style rewind
How do you remember Eid back in the 1990s or early 2000s, when glittery frocks, neon-colored glasses, and colorful purses were a thing for children? The same children who are in their 20s or 30s now set new trends over Eid and bring in evolving trends over the years. In Pakistan, Eid is a cultural celebration that combines tradition, fashion, and creativity, in addition to being a religious observance. Each year, on Chand Raat (the eve of Eidul Fitr), the bazaars and households are full of colour and bustling with feast and sartorial preparation for the big day. From the sweet scent of sheer khurma (vermicelli dessert) to unpacking and trying out clothes picked from the tailor shops and malls, Eid is for family gatherings where everyone shows off their new clothes. There has been a change in Pakistani Eid fashion over the years. Even though the religious holiday inspires traditional looks, new fads arrive every year. For instance, this year, bright colour choices and retro fashion were found on retail racks in stores and the same were demanded of the local tailors. The colours of Eid Classic whites and soft pastels usually dominate Eid fashion, particularly for ladies. Colours like baby pink, mint green, ivory, and sky blue were popular in the early 2000s because of their sophistication and suitability for the warmth of summer. 'Since last few years, because Eid was majorly in hot weather, the colours which were in trend were lighter, soothing and mostly pastels. But since the past two years, we have seen a trend towards brighter colours in lighter and breathable fabrics,' said Asad Ahmed, who has been in the fashion industry for 15 years. He also said that these lighter colors reflect simplicity and modesty, two qualities strongly linked to Ramazan, the end of which is marked by Eidul Fitr. With a dominant shift in favour of bolder and brighter colour schemes over the past two to three years, jewel tones including mustard yellow, ruby red, royal blue, and emerald green, began to appear in clothing. A beautifully balanced blend of the extremes was observed during Eid 2025. 'Deeper hues like maroon and bottle green were heavily used, particularly in formal attire, even though lavender and blue remained popular with minimalists. This year, we have also seen silver and metallic embellishments that surprisingly gave clothes a modern, almost futuristic vibe,' shared Ahmed. Pakistan has a rich history of fashion, and Eid is frequently the ideal time for both consumers and designers to delve into the past and unearth buried treasures, he added. The Farshi Shalwar The farshi shalwar was popular during the Mughal era and later in the early years of Pakistani fashion. This Eidul Fitr it was back with a bang. All over social media, was worn by women pairing it with short kurtis and elaborately embroidered dupattas. With elaborate handiwork, mirror embellishments, and gota detailing, many designers jumped onto the bandwagon and brought the flared shalwar back into fashion. This trend gave many women's Eid outfits an emotional resonance by bringing back memories of their grandmothers' outfits. Additionally, social media was crucial in spreading the trend. Many fashion influencers displayed their interpretations of the farshi shalwar, some with crop tops or peplum shirts, while others just tried to recreate their grandmother's picture into reality. 'I tried to copy one of my grandmother's older photos where she was wearing a yellow gota short shirt with farshi shalwar probably sometime in the 1960s. When I wore the dress, my father remembered the picture I took reference from,' said 22-year-old Samar Faheem. Shararas and ghararas never really left the fashion scene, but this Eid saw them being styled in innovative ways. Layered shararas with contrasting kurtas were among the popular picks for younger girls. Fabrics like tissue silk, organza, and jamawar added volume and grace. 'We are four sisters, and Eid at our house is a grand celebration with fashionable clothes, mehndi, bangles, and what not. One of my dresses on Eid must always be a gharara, either cotton, silk, or any fabric according to the season. When my grandmother was alive she used to stitch for us and now we just keep the trend of wearing them every year,' Faheem reminisced. Men and their trendy clothes Over time, Eid attire for men has become more and more elegant. In place of the once-dominant white shalwar kameez, we now find a fusion of sophisticated detail and minimalism in their clothes. The 'lightening kurta' trend, so called because of its delicate metallic threads and soft sheen, was unquestionably this year's biggest fad. These kurtas were perfect for daytime and evening wear because they shimmer softly in the light. 'The fashion options for men are few and so their fashion trends change less frequently than for women. This year, many men have opted for lightening kurtas. Some went so far as to install battery operated LED lights in their kurtas,' said Mansoor Khan, a tailor who was asked to stitch a kurta that can accommodate LED lights in the sleeves and collar. Other than that, many brands offered kurtas in pastel peach, ivory gold, and platinum grey with a subtle sheen. The ensemble was both regal and contemporary when worn with churidar pajamas or straight trousers. Another significant trend this year was layering. Men chose open-front sherwanis with eye-catching buttons or textured or embroidered waistcoats over simple kurtas. Additionally, others decided to dress up their appearance with embroidered shawls, especially for formal events or Eid prayers. 'Just because Eid has been moving towards better weather conditions, layering and shawls are making a return whereas until the last few years men were opting for lighter fabrics due to extreme hot weather,' said Khan. Fashion is not just clothes Without the appropriate accessories, a fantastic Eid ensemble is incomplete, and Pakistanis don't hold back during Eid. It is one of the festivals for which people shop and plan for months. Women continued to wear kolhapuris and khussas with hand embroidery, tassels, and mirror work. This traditional style is complete with beautiful jhumkas and matching potli bags. The use of belts with dupattas, a practical yet stylish accent that gave the ensembles a structured edge, was a more recent addition this year. Men stick to wearing Peshawari chappals – from striking colours like midnight blue and brown to the usual tan or black – but some favoured loafers or simple chapals with their kurta pajamas. Children's Eid attire usually follows adult fashion trends with matching outfits for parents and children. Nowadays daughters twin with their mothers and sons wear clothes similar to their fathers' dress. Girls were spotted wearing miniature copies of Farshi ghararas and shalwars, frequently accessorised with bangles and floral hairpieces while boys wore light kurtas and even small waistcoats with elaborate embroidery, with ethnic shoes or soft leather sandals. Tailors and turmoil Without bringing up the tailoring frenzy that engulfs Pakistan during the final week of Ramazan, no Eid trends would be complete. This year was no exception. After the 15th of Ramazan, numerous tailors declined orders due to the tremendous demand. What is interesting to see is that some tailors have seen an increase in requests for traditional shalwars and short-length shirts with unique cuts. Naeem Tailors in Bahadurabad, Karachi, said, 'We had a lot of young women asking for the kind of designs their mothers wore in the '90s, the demand started after the 10th roza, and eventually everyone came back to change their orders, which was more of like vintage styles came back.' Fashion blogs and social media picked up the retro fad hype and then almost every one followed suit. Trending hashtags where everyone tagged and made memes of the trends and captioned their pictures with farshi shalwar trends this year brought attention to the diverse spectrum of fashions worn across the country. By artistically repurposing existing clothing, numerous influencers also promoted sustainable fashion. Upcycled waistcoats and do-it-yourself dupatta belts were examples of the increased awareness of mindful fashion. As Pakistani Eid fashion keeps developing. This year's trends skilfully combined vintage fashion while embracing modernity, demonstrating once more that style is a celebration of joy, identity, and memories. Eid continues to be the occasion when every Pakistani Muslim becomes a style icon in their own right, whether it's a shimmering kurta bringing in the future or a farshi shalwar echoing the past.
Express Tribune
04-04-2025
- Express Tribune
7 recaptured after Bahawalnagar jailbreak
The suspects of a notorious dacoit gang who had escaped from the CIA police station lockup in Bahawalnagar were re-arrested after a search operation. Three of the seven fugitives were apprehended the same night, while the remaining four were captured three days later. The suspects, wanted for multiple cases of robbery and theft, had recently been detained under case number 122/25, section 395 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) in Bakshan Khan. However, instead of being held legally, they were allegedly kept in illegal custody at the CIA police station for ten days. Even after their re-arrest, police have remained tight-lipped about their identities, raising suspicions about the legitimacy of their capture. The escape occurred on Chand Raat, the night before Eid, when the in-charge of the CIA police station had left for home, leaving only two constables, Abdullah and Ghaffar, on duty. However, one of them, Constable Abdullah, was absent, leaving just Constable Ghaffar to guard the entire facility. Taking advantage of the lapse in security, the suspects managed to break out of the lockup and flee. Upon learning of the escape, Bahawalnagar police launched a search operation involving personnel from three different police stations. A police spokesperson confirmed that while three suspects were re-arrested the same night, the remaining four were caught after a three-day manhunt. Senior police officials have taken strict notice of the escape, ordering SDPO Chishtian Circle to conduct a thorough investigation. Preliminary findings highlight negligence on the part of the CIA police station in-charge and security lapses. Sources indicate that disciplinary action is expected against those responsible for the oversight. The escape and subsequent re-arrest of the suspects have exacerbated concerns over rising crime in Bahawalnagar. In the jurisdiction of Manchanabad police, near Pakpattan district, locals report being terrorized by dacoits who openly demand extortion. The gang allegedly uses gunfire and other threats to intimidate residents into compliance. Disturbing video footage from affected areas shows helpless citizens pleading for protection, painting a picture of lawlessness. Meanwhile, in Bahawalnagar city, incidents of violent crime continue to rise. On Chishtian Road, a citizen was assaulted and robbed of cash. Another robbery on Haroonabad Road left a victim without his belongings. In Mohalla Farooqabad, a resident was physically attacked during a mugging. The recent transfer of Bahawalnagar's District Police Officer (DPO) has further shaken public confidence. Since the new DPO's appointment, crime rates have surged, with station house officers (SHOs) and other officials allegedly engaging in bribery instead of tackling criminal activities. In 2025 alone, Bahawalnagar has reported over 100 cases of robbery and mugging, more than 200 motorcycle thefts, and over 100 incidents of livestock and mobile phone theft. Citizens attending open courts to lodge complaints face humiliation at the hands of bureaucratic mafias, who create hurdles instead of facilitating justice. Residents claim that these sessions are held merely for photo ops, with no real intention of addressing public grievances. Insiders reveal that a powerful group of officials, stationed in the District DPO office for years, wields considerable influence over police affairs. This entrenched lobby allegedly manipulates every incoming DPO, preventing genuine reform efforts and enabling a culture of corruption and inefficiency.
