Success is never be-all and end-all for anyone. After success it is bread buttered on both sides. One fathoms that in modelling, one has to do as the roman’s do. But Amna doesn’t falls in such category; she has created her own Rome, where others have to adjust themselves. A field where mafia seems to be in control as many gurus say, it takes
much confidence and courage to survive in such field. One may cogitate that in fashion field days of survival are numbered, until and only you give cardiac surgeons a tough time, but such is not the case with Amna Shafaat. The famous adage goes, she is beauty with brains. She has proved that the perception of dumb girls joining the modelling field, is dumb in its self.

Either you choose any specific bandwagon, surviving Pakistani showbiz in solitude is impossible. Believe me the mafia in fashion field is not a cock and bull story, rather they are living in clover. Amna has endured the fashion field with scrupulousness and veracity. Her entry in fashion field might have been prudish for her fellow models. It was a fluke neither but moderately it was a good omen. She has never fatigued for wining smile and wining face rather they came as a package from nature, which made her grasp the right field for herself.

There are many itches and pricks in this field, but when you have the right calamine lotion there is no stopping you. One has to be prophetic and apocalyptic with sibylline style to live the norms of this field, but this diva seems to possess them for long now.

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Charlie Wilson’s War by George Crile is being turned into a Hollywood movie and has a star-studded crew at its helm.

It’s still not known who will play the roles of Gen. Zia-ul-Haq and Gen. Akhtar Abdul Rahman; both of whom are the key characters in the story. But, multiple Academy Award winner Tom Hanks has signed on to play the lead role of the colorful Texas Congressman Charlie Wilson, who was pivotal in creating and sustaining US support for Pakistan during the Afghanistan war.

Because of Wilson’s role in the Soviet’s defeat in Afghanistan, he was declared an “Honorable Colleague” of the CIA, an award never before given anyone outside the service.

Julia Roberts, also an Academy Award winner is slated to play the role of Joanne Herring, a right-wing Houston socialite who was a close friend and confidant of President Gen. Zia-ul-Haq and the then Honorary Consul General of Pakistan in Houston.

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Oscar Wilde once said, “I admire the institution of marriage and I believe that every woman should get married – but no man.” Well, we can hardly take his word for it, knowing his lifestyle marriage would be the last thing on his mind!

Marriage is an important aspect of our lives, one not to be dismissed, as companionship is the essence of life. It is about two different people coming together to spend a lifetime in partnership. This is meant to be a union of souls where two people become one. This is not an easy task and requires patience and commitment and complete trust every step of the way.

The four C’s - Compromise, cooperation, communication and commitment are hallmarks of equality in a marriage. Marriage is not like a game of chess where winning is your only goal – Remember girls, when you think you’ve won a war in a relationship, you’ve actually lost the battle in the long run. The problem with us is that we’re always trying so hard to be equal in a relationship, that we forget that trying to have equal rights and a smooth marriage are two very delicate matters, which need to be dealt with tact.

Its not about who wears the pants in the house but the key to winning and staying blissfully happy is about silent power. How does one attain that? Is it through being a submissive wife and keeping your feelings to yourself? I think not, at least not in this day and age. The secret, my friends is to remember that if both of you value each other equally; you will create the best opportunity for love and happiness to thrive. It is when that basic value and respect diminishes, a marriage falls apart. When both partners do not feel short-changed is when feelings of goodwill and cooperation flourish.
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Maria Wasti Today Maria Wasti stands where every other aspiring newcomer wants to be. But only few know how difficult it was for a girl like her who hails from a non-showbiz background, to make a significant niche for her in an over crowded place. But her struggle and sincerity both worked her way and now she sans any doubt is a force to reckon with. The most appreciating aspect of Maria’s showbiz career is her choice of projects, as she has never been found doing a role lacking substance. Even at times when the ‘name’ Maria Wasti was selling like hot cakes, she kept her priorities right and successfully refrained from such projects, which couldn’t promise to contribute significantly to satisfy her artistic urge.Maria talks at length about her career, the changing priorities of our artists and her experience in the industry.

What actually became the reason of your foray into showbiz?
I wasn’t motivated as such. It was just by accident I entered this field. It was only later that I realized it was something I enjoyed and would pursue further.

Isn’t it a mere good face the showbiz is all about?
How can you say that? A good face can launch you; it cannot help you sustain if you are not loaded with the necessary talent to go with it. Haven’t you noticed that a bad performer never stays in the hearts and minds of the audience? A good face gets you recognition but after that you go on your own.

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Zara Sheikh Favourite Movie: Titanic and Vaastav
Favourite Actors: Sunjay Dutt
Favourite Singers: Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Moby
Favourite Songs: Old Madam Noorjehan songs
Favourite Book: Maut ka Manzar

Zara Sheikh has been one of the luckiest actresses in Lollywood as she had earned quite a name for herself even before her debut, Tere Piyar Main, was released. And by the time the movie hit cinema halls, she was already a star. Her stunning looks and polished style were refreshing and Zara had sufficient acting skills to please the audiences.

 In no time she was flooded with offers, both acting and modelling which keep her pretty busy, leaving little time for other things. But the young lady makes sure life is not all work for her and there is some play and relaxation too. And one of the first things she likes to do whenever she gets the time is to watch a movie.

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Natasha Saleem She loves to talk. That’s our girl of the month Natasha Saleem. She talks, and talks and talks. So we let her do the talking!

Rewind to the time you got started and let’s take it from there.

I started hosting for The Musik during college and I rank education quite high on my priority list. It started with me completing my O-Levels from Foundation Public School and A-Levels from The Lyceum. I then went for my Bachelor’s degree, for a year, to McGill University in Canada; came back and enrolled in an external programme to get my B.Sc in Economics and Management with the London School of Economics which I successfully completed last year!

How did you get roped into this field?

Maybe the fact that I talk “a LOT” had something to do with it! Seriously though, when I had to return from college due to financial constraints I took a year off to try and see if I could earn my way back, so I auditioned and got picked! The plan to go back to college abroad did not really work out but I was by then earning enough to pay my way through my LSE Bachelor’s degree while staying here. At the same time it has to be said that there is so much room for growth in this field… I myself am starting to produce three new shows for The Musik as well as conceptualizing a few, so if you want to see how far you can go with your creative side this field is great!
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Laser hair removal is now the second most common cosmetic procedure in the world and is also rapidly getting fame in Pakistan. It has been used to help both those who are experiencing excessive hair growth because of illness, and those who are genetically predisposed to it.

While the common perception is that laser hair removal is both safe and uncomplicated, it remains a medical procedure. Like all medical procedures, therefore, it is accompanied by dangers and side effects. You’ll need to weigh those seriously against the benefits you stand to gain from finally being free of your unwanted hair.

Laser hair removal consists of a series of sessions over a period of time. There have been cases of individuals who underwent laser hair removal for several years. Hair removed by laser hair removal treatments is not guaranteed to be permanent; it may grow back after several years, so ongoing treatment is sometimes required to maintain the hair loss.

Anyone planning to undergo the treatment should become educated on the possibility of the laser hair removal danger which accompanies it, and the precautions which will minimize the risks of post-treatment complications.

The Dangers
Laser hair removal requires anesthesia, and one of the laser hair removal dangers, although unlikely, is that someone might attempt to self-inject. Injectable anesthesia should only be administered by medical professionals, so they are not considered appropriate for hair removal procedures. Topical anesthetics are preferred.

A more common laser hair removal danger is that those undergoing it will expose themselves to the sun less than a week before, or immediately following, their treatment, and suffer swelling or burns as a result. They will receive a warning about this possibility from their doctor before their initial session.
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The National Assembly of Pakistan is the country’s sovereign legislative body. It embodies the will of the people to let themselves be governed under the democratic, multi-party Federal Parliamentary System. The National Assembly makes laws for the Federation in respect of the powers enumerated in the Federal Legislative list and also for subjects in the Concurrent List. Through its debates, adjournment motion, question hour and Standing Committees, the National Assembly keeps as check over the Executive and ensures that the government functions within the parameters set out in the Constitution and does not violate the fundamental rights of citizens. Only the National Assembly, through its Public Accounts Committee, scrutinizes public spending and exercises control of expenditure incurred by the government.

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a Federal State comprising four provinces of Balochistan, the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) the Punjab and Sindh; Islamabad is the Federal Capital with Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). These federating units offer a lot of diversity and variety in terms of languages, levels of social and economic development, population density and climatic conditions.

The Members of the National Assembly are to be elected by direct and free vote in accordance with law.
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The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is located in Karachi. It was established in 1981 by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Pakistan (MoST). The main area of research of the Institute is the north Arabian Sea and beyond. The oceanic and atmospheric processes of the north Arabian Sea modify our climate, offer numerous living and non-living resources, Oceanographic research brings together all the scientific disciplines needed to study the ocean: physics, chemistry, biology, geology & geophysics, ocean technology, coastal hydraulics & coastal zone management

NIO head office

The ambit of oceanography extends from the atmosphere to the ocean floor and below it, and from the coastal region to the great mass of the deep oceans.

Pakistan coast is about 1046 Km long extending from Indian border in the east to the Iranian border in the west. The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of Pakistan is about 240,000 sq. km, with additional continental shelf area of about 50,000 sq. km. As such, the total maritime zone of Pakistan is over 30% of the land area. This region is characterized by distinctive oceanic phenomena, that produces rich fisheries, mineral, and hydrocarbon resource.
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Ordinance 1994, established the primary regulatory framework for the telecommunication industry including the establishment of an authority. Thereafter, Telecommunication (Re-Organization) Act no XVII was promulgated in 1996 that aimed to reorganize the telecom sector of Pakistan. Under Telecom Reorganization Act 1996, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) was established in January 1997 to regulate the establishment, operation and maintenance of telecommunication systems, and the provision of telecom services.

PTA has its headquarters at Islamabad and zonal offices located at Karachi,Lahore,Peshawar,Quetta and Rawalpindi.
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