Pakistan fashion week begins with models exposing navels

November 5th, 2009 MUMBAI - There is very little difference between Indian and Pakistani fashion, says Pakistani designer Huma Adnan, who has carved out a niche for herself in her country's fashion industry, having moved out of the shadow of designer husband Amir Adnan. "If you look closely at the garments of the two countries, you will realise that there is not much of a difference in the craft.

November 1st, 2009 MUMBAI - Colour, fabrics, freedom, everything about this city fascinated Pakistani fashion editor Aamna Isani who was here on her maiden India trip to cover HDIL India Couture Week. Her country, in contrast, "has talented designers but the bad political scenario doesn't allow them to flourish", she said.

October 29th, 2009 Designer Rohit Bal delivered a fabulous grand finale, thus drawing the curtains on the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week. Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif walked the ramp for him in decorative ethnic wear.

October 23rd, 2009 The Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 (WIFW SS 2010) which will start from this Saturday at Delhi had a fitting session for the models participating in the event on Thursday. The event will have 110 designers participating and showcasing their designs.

October 3rd, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Cricketer turned politician Imran Khan has said officials of the private US security firm, Blackwater, are moving freely in Pakistan and has criticized the Gilani government for following the policies of former President General Pervez Musharraf. Khan claimed that the Blackwater has established its office in Peshawar.

September 13th, 2009 KOLKATA - The textile heritage of Jaipur came alive at the Kolkata Fashion Week-II Sunday as gorgeous models sashayed down the ramp displaying designer Anita Dongre's collection produced in the pink city. "My entire collection is inspired by Jaipur as I have spent my childhood over there," Dongre told mediapersons after the show on the fifth and final day of the fashion extravaganza.

September 12th, 2009 KOLKATA - Beautiful hand-spun saris of the weavers of Phulia dazzled viewers as stunning models showcased dozens of creations on day four of the Kolkata Fashion Week Saturday. "The fabric of the saris varied from tant, tussar silk and Bangalore silk to muga," said Ramananda Basak, a weaver whose saris were exhibited at the show.

September 12th, 2009 KOLKATA - With stunning models attired in tribal-yet-contemporary wear walking down the ramp, veteran designer duo Monapali captivated the audience at the Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW)-II with their couture. As tribal music played in the backdrop, the fashion show exuded sensuality, earthly rawness and a provocative feel Friday night.

September 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Want to make a male model squeal in pain? Just say the word "waxing". Many male models have been showing off lots of skin by wearing mini shorts, bath robes, boxers, sleeveless jackets and shirts that were most often left open baring their toned and hairless chests at the ongoing Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) here.

September 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Former supermodel-turned-actor Muzammil Ibrahim says that as a budding model, he had wished that India had a dedicated fashion event for men - and is glad that new male models now have a platform in the Van Heusen India Mens Week (VHIMW) that got underway here Friday. "This platform will work wonders for male models.

September 2nd, 2009 KOLKATA - The second season of the Kolkata Fashion Week beginning Sep 9 has roped in fast-moving consumer goods major Emami Ltd as its title sponsor. Cosmetic major Max Factor has tied up with Mindscapes Maestros Events & Sports for the Emami Kolkata Fashion Week.

August 13th, 2009 KOLKATA - Works of over 40 fashion designers and several weavers will be showcased at the second edition of the Kolkata Fashion Week (KFW) to be held here Sep 9-13. The fashion extravaganza will open with the creations of Ritu Kumar, while Manish Malhotra's designs bring down the curtains, the organisers announced Thursday.

July 5th, 2009 LAHORE - Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has said that terrorism should not be linked with Islam. Talking to media persons after visiting Jamia Naeemia to express grief over the assassination of country's top religious scholar Sarfaraz Naeemi here, Khan termed the suicide bombings as a 'political issue.' "No religion can allow suicide bombing.

June 27th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Cricketer-turned-politician, Imran Khan may have vehemently opposed the military offensive against the Taliban and other extremists in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province (NWFP) terming the offensive as 'suicidal', but Khan apparently is unsure about what he really wants to achieve by showing a soft corner towards the extremists, an editorial in a leading Pakistan daily said. Khan is of the view that the operation against the militants would not be successful, and said that it would only add to the country's woes by creating more anarchy in the region, over which the government has already lost its control.

June 14th, 2009 LONDON - Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has warned that Pakistan is headed on a suicidal course as the offensive against the Taliban and other extremist organizations could prove counterproductive and fuel more extremism. "I have never been so depressed in my life.