There is much focus on child nutrition during the first 1000 days and with good reason: children with good nutrition are ten times more likely to overcome life-threatening childhood diseases and complete at least four grades at school. However, what few know is that access to clean air, or lack of it,is fundamental to a child’s development, both physical and …

By Moneeza Butt/Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: Modeste Abayas to hosts exhibition of Shatha Collection with Mirror Work and rich embroidery Abayas from 21st until 23rd October, 2019 in Khayaban e Badban, DHA, Karachi Modeste Abayas takes inspiration from the French word “modeste” meaning humility and modesty, a virtue associated with women in Islam. Modeste Abayas originated in 2017 with a varied …

NORWAY: IPPA (International Pakistan Prestige Awards) released the nominations for their thirdawards to be held here. Scheduled to be held on December 7, 2019 at X Meeting Point,Kragerudveien 50/2013 Skjetten, Oslo, Norway. IPPA is acclaimed to be the biggest independent International Pakistani Awards to be attended by the officials of the Norwegian government and top celebrities of Pakistan.This is going …

By Kamran Hashim KARACHI: Embassy of Republic of Korea, Karachi Office in collaboration with Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi hosted ‘Korean Cultural Festival 2019’ on 17th October 2019 at Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. Korean Cultural Festival 2019 is a two day event with it inaugural session at Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi and concluding session set to take place …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai is to host the only cinema convention catering to the cinemaindustry in the region, MENA Cinema Forum.Supported by Dubai Studio City& global giants of the cinema industry, the convention will celebrate,discuss, & explore everything new in the world of cinema from October 22 to 24,gathering over 60 speakers, and 800 experts in cinema production, distribution, construction, …

DUBAI: This October, immerse yourself in a spectacular fiesta as BurJuman celebrates the Indian festival of Diwali. The Mall will come alive with an explosion of colours, offering  all ages and nationalities,an exciting opportunity to explore the richness and diversity of Indian culture and traditions. Your favourite City 1016 RJs- Malvika, Sid and Parikishit – will kick off the celebrations …

News Desk KUWAIT: Splash, the Middle East’s largest high-street fashion retailer, has debuted its online shopping experience in Kuwait with the introduction of its new e-commerce website – splashfashions.com/kw, offering a wide selection of stylish womenswear and menswear fashion. Splash’s new dedicated website, splashfashions.com/kw, in English and Arabic features user-friendly design and assures easy navigation across various product categories, as well as convenient …

KARACHI: Chief Executive Officer of Catwalk Events Frieha Altaf bagged ‘Woman of the Year Award’ by LADIESFUND Women’s Awards 2019 PR Maven and Founder of Catwalk Events Management and Production company, Frieha Altaf, has recently bagged the ‘Woman of the Year Award’ at the coveted 11th LADIESFUND Women’s Awards 2019 for her services as a child abuse activist. Model and …

News Desk KARACHI: Pearl-Continental Hotel Karachi is hosting a circus-themed brunch with a carnival of food from around the world. The brunch inaugural was on 13th October 2019. Brunch is so much more than breakfast. A better way to unwind from the stress of the workweek and enjoy the weekend with friends and family this Sunday over circus-themed brunch, which …

DUBAI: Gangnam-Gu of Korea and Korea International Trade Association (KITA) organized the Gangnam Premium Medi & Beauty Fair 2019 in Dubai. The most-sought-after Korean aesthetic solutions exhibition showcased the latest products and solutions including a wide selection of the latest innovations in health and beauty care available to try at the event. Held at Habtoor Palace Hotel in Dubai from …