Tag: events

  • Dr. Fahad Mirza opens up about breakup with Sarwat Gilani and surprising turn of events

    Dr. Fahad Mirza opens up about breakup with Sarwat Gilani and surprising turn of events

    Dr. Fahad Mirza, husband of Pakistani actress Sarwat Gilani, has made surprising revelations about his first marriage and subsequent breakup with actress Sarwat Gilani.

    Breaking his silence, Dr. Mirza shared, “I broke up with Sarwat when I was 25 to 26. After she left, I felt like a living corpse, utterly disappointed and financially struggling. I didn’t even have money for cigarettes or phone calls. I prayed for guidance, and Allah sent someone into my life – my first wife.”

    According to Dr. Fahad Mirza, at that time he met the woman who was 15 years older than him, she also had three children. “I was so broken at that time that I married her. She was 15 years older and a mother of 3 children but still I decided to marry her.”
    According to the actor and doctor, he then left home and started living with his first wife because he felt that Sarwat and he broke up “because of family”. He says that when he started living with his wife, “everyone started to think that I was worthless, even my father said that I was not fit to become a surgeon.”

    Mirza recalls that when he joined civil hospital, he was being paid Rs 12,000 as salary. “After this job I used to go to the library and study, during this time my wife took care of me, she used to send me food, give me pick and drop. She supported me at every step because she was wise, mature, she taught me a lot. Even after separation, I am still thankful to my wife for guiding me, otherwise I would have destroyed myself.”

  • What’s happening in your city this weekend?

    What’s happening in your city this weekend?

    Explore the lively spirit of Karachi with Jalebi Express’s Mix Plate City Tour, a Sunday morning ride on the iconic W-11 Karachi Mini Bus. From 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, discover the city’s rich culture, blending old and new aspects. Experience the charm and diversity of Karachi with Jalebi Express – turning every Sunday into an adventure!

    Mark your calendar for a night full of laughter as comedian Hashim takes the stage at Cafe Forex (Lahore) on December 9th. From 7 to 9 PM, join in for continuous comedy, promising an evening of hearty laughs with friends and family. Don’t miss this chance to relax and enjoy a Comedy Night that will leave you in stitches!

    Join us for an unforgettable day at BazaarFest 2.0, a unique event on December 9th, 2023, at Lahore Fort. Experience cultural fusion and futuristic fun with live performances, rhythmic dhamaal, futuristic light shows, food stalls, family-friendly shopping, and much more from 3:00 pm to 12:00 am. Don’t miss the Faris Shafi concert, Baeyyet dance, open mic sessions, pottery workshop, live graffiti, and experiential rooms!

    Support over 150 home-based women entrepreneurs at the Islamabad Women Gala on December 9th and 10th, 11 am to 9 pm, at Pakistan China Friendship Centre. Enjoy a vibrant family atmosphere with a kids’ arena, interactive activities, food court, magical show, Christmas corner, and a craft corner promoting inclusion and religious harmony. Join them for a festive and empowering experience!

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    What’s going on in your city this weekend                                                                      

    ‘Anarkali Sy Agay’, a play created by a group called Behrupiya, will be performed on October 21 – 22 in Lahore. If you like theater and drama, this could be a fun and exciting event to attend. You can enjoy the performance and be part of the audience on those dates. So, mark your calendar and don’t miss this show!

    Experience a captivating musical adventure to Ormara Beach with Mubashir Hasan and Ali Asad, alongside popular bloggers and TikTokers, happening on October 21, 2023. The concert promises a day filled with music and scenic beauty. Don’t miss out on this memorable trip!

    Get ready for a month-long Halloween extravaganza at Winterland in both Karachi and Lahore. From October 1 to October 31, Winterland promises a spooky and fun-filled experience. You’ll be immersed in a Halloween wonderland with eerie decorations, ghostly encounters, glow-in-the-dark face painting, trick-or-treat adventures, mask crafting, and a photo booth to capture all the memorable moments. Don’t miss out on this frightfully delightful event at Winterland inLahore’s Bahria Town.   

    Join an electrifying experience at the Red Bull Off The Roofevent in Islamabad on October 28, 2023. It’s not just a concert; it’s a mobile stage on wheels, bringing your favorite artists to the heart of Islamabad. Don’t miss out on this thrilling musical journey through the city.

  • Saying ‘qabool hai’ just got more expensive: Mini-budget proposes increased tax rates on weddings, related events

    Saying ‘qabool hai’ just got more expensive: Mini-budget proposes increased tax rates on weddings, related events

    The Finance (Supplementary) Bill, 2023 proposes to reintroduce advance tax on functions and gatherings, requiring a tax withholding of 10 per cent for filers and 20 per cent for non-filers.

    The tax rate will be applied to the total amount of the bill from the individual or entity hosting the function, whether it is in a marriage hall, marquee, hotel, restaurant, commercial lawn, club, community place, or any other location used for such purposes.

    If the food, service, or any other facility is provided by another person, the host must also collect advance tax on the payment for such items at a rate of 10 per cent for filers and 20 per cent for non-filers. This tax will be adjustable against income subject to the normal tax regime and refundable if it cannot be adjusted.

    The proposed supplementary finance bill has introduced advanced tax on air tickets, marriage halls, hotels, commercial lawns, marquees, and clubs. Additionally, a 10 per cent advance tax will be levied on wedding ceremonies. Duty on business and first-class air travel has also been increased.

    The bill also suggests a 10 per cent hike in the tax on the retail price of beverages. Furthermore, the FED on cement will increase from Rs1.5 to Rs2 per kg after a proposed rise of 50 paisas per kg.

    The supplementary finance bill has also proposed an increase in the FED on cigarettes.

    • The proposed supplementary finance bill suggests a tax of Rs16,500 per 1,000 cigarettes for the tier 1 category, and Rs5,050 per 1,000 cigarettes for the tier 2 category.
    • The bill proposes a 10 per cent tax on sugary juices, syrups, squashes, and artificial sweeteners, and an 18 per cent GST on the retail prices of all items.
    • Imported mobile phones worth more than $500 will see an increase in GST from 17 per cent to 25 per cent.
    • The same 25 per cent rate will be applicable to all luxury goods.
    • The bill proposes a levy of 20 per cent or Rs50,000 FED for air tickets.
    • No additional tax will be applied to wheat, rice, milk, pulses, vegetables, fruits, fish, eggs, meat, or poultry.
    • Real estate or property will not be subject to any tax in the mini budget.
    • The document proposes an increase in the monthly stipend for beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Program, with the program’s budget increased by 40 per cent.
  • Weekend events in your city

    Weekend events in your city

    Lahore

    Soul Fest

    Date and Time: Feb 28 at 1 PM – Mar 1 at 11 PM

    Venue: Etihad Town , 3.5 KM Raiwind Road Lahore.

    Family Pet Show

    Date: 1 March, Sunday

    Time: 2 PM – 7 PM

    Venue: Johar Town, Lahore.

    Islamabad

    The Food Khoka

    Date and Time: Feb 28 at 10 AM – Mar 1 at 11 PM

    Venue: F9 Park, Islamabad.

    Islamabad Family Spring Festival 2020

    Date and Time: Fatima Jinnah Park F9, Islamabad.

    Karachi

    The Chocolate Festival Season 3

    Date and Time: Feb 29 at 5 PM – Mar 1 at 11:45 PM

    Venue: Port Grand Pakistan,Road Opposite PNSC buliding، Port Grand Food St, Karachi.

    Qawwali Night

    Date and Time: Feb 29 at 7 PM – Mar 1 at 11 AM

    Venue: Karachi Arts Council Auditorium, Saddar Town M.R Kyani Road, Karachi

  • Weekend events in your city

    Weekend events in your city

    Lahore

    Auratnaak Valentine’s Day Special

    Date: 14th Feb, Friday

    Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

    Venue: 30-Z-block, basment, Phase 3 DHA.

    Valentine’s Family Fest

    Date: 15 Feb, Saturday.

    Time: 4 PM – 10 PM

    Venue: Avenue Mall, P-Block, D.H.A, Main Ghazi Road

    Islamabad

    Giga Chocolate Festival 2020

    Date: 15-16 Feb, Sat-Sun.

    Time: 3PM

    Venue: GIGA MALLMain GT Road, DHA Phase II, Islamabad.

    Ghazal Night

    Date: 15th Feb, Saturday.

    Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM

    Venue: Rung School Of Music & Arts Office 9,Second Floor,Al-Baber Center,F-8 Markaz.

    Karachi

    Masala Food Festival

    Date and Time: Feb 15 at 10 AM – Feb 16 at 10 AM

    Venue: Karachi Expo Centre

    Mayari Funkaari At Daachi Art & Craft Exhibition February 2020

    Date and Time: Feb 15 at 10 AM – Feb 16 at 8 PM

    Venue: Karachi Expo Centre

    ARY Feast Karachi

    Date: Feb 14 – Feb 16

    Time: 1PM

    Venue: Beach Park Clifton, Karachi.

  • Weekend events in your city

    Weekend events in your city

    Lahore

    Gur Mela

    Date: 26 Jan, Sunday

    Time: 10 AM – 5 PM

    Venue: Meadows Aqua & Safari Resort, 2 KM Khudpur Road , 27 KM Mulatan Road Maraka Stop , Near Behria Town.

    Qawali Night

    Date: 25 Jan, Saturday

    Time: 9 PM – 1:11 AM

    Venue: Pind Restaurant Iqbal Town26 Gulshan Block Dubai Chowk , Allama Iqbal Town.

    Islamabad

    Millennial Food Fest

    Date: 25th Jan, Saturday.

    Time:  9 AM – 4 PM

    Venue: RMS Greenwich Campus, G-13 Islamabad, Road No. 589, Opposite Sector G-13.

    Live Screening of Meray Pass Tum ho

    Date: 25 Jan, Saturday.

    Time: 7 PM – 10:30 PM

    Venue: Am Pm Cafe, Shop.no.20, Zaki Center, I-8 Markaz.

    Karachi

    Soul Fest

    Date and Time: Jan 24 at 1 PM – Jan 26 at 11 PM.

    Venue: Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Park Clifton, Boat Basin.

    Nunhey Wakeel: A Storytelling Session on Child Rights

    Date: 25Jan, Saturday.

    Time: 2 PM – 3 PM

    Venue: British Council Karachi.

  • Weekend events in your city

    Weekend events in your city

    Karachi

    Asim Azhar Concert

    Date: 18th Jan, Saturday.

    Time: 6PM – 11PM.

    Venue: Nazimabad Gymkhana Cricket Stadium.

    Qissa Kahani

    Date: 19th Jan, Sunday.

    Time: 12 PM – 1 PM

    Venue: British Council, Karachi.

    Lahore

    Sham-e-Ghazal

    Date: 18th Jan, Saturday.

    Time: 4 PM – 7:30 PM

    Venue: Cosmopolitan Club, Lawrence Garden.

    Heritage Street Bhatti Gate Tour

    Date: 19th Jan, Sunday.

    Time: 11 AM – 2 PM

    Venue: Fort Road Food Street, Walled City.

    Islamabad

    Comic Meet and Greet

    Date: 19th Jan, Sunday.

    Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

    Venue: All Things Superhero,LG-10-A, Union Gold Mall, F7 Markaz.

    Musical Night

    Date: 18th Jan, Saturday.

    Time: 7 – 9 PM

    Venue: ChaiLogue, Shop number 3, Imperial Square, Khalid Bin Waleed Road.

  • Weekend events in your city

    Weekend events in your city

    Lahore

    Think Fest

    Date: and time: Jan 11 at 11 AM – Jan 12 at 7:30 PM

    Venue: Alhamra Arts Council, Mall, 68-Shahra-e-Quaid-eAzam.

    All breed dog show

    Date: 20 Jan, Sunday

    Time: 11 AM – 8 PM

    Venue: Tariq Garden Jogging Track.

    Islamabad

    Music Mela

    Date: Jan 11, Saturday.

    Time: 5 PM – 9 PM

    Venue: Aiwan-E-Quaid, Fatima Jinnah Park.

    Qawali Night

    Date: Jan 11, Saturday.

    Time: 7 PM – 9 PM

    Venue: BEC Olympiad ’20Street 3, G-15/3.

    Karachi

    Karachi Eat Food Festival

    Date and Time: Jan 10 at 4 PM – Jan 12 at 10 PM

    Venue: Beach View Park, Clifton.

    Burger Lab Theatre

    Date: Jan 10, Friday.

    Time: 3 PM – 9 PM

    Venue: Burger Lab Gulshan E IqbalUniversity Road.

  • Weekend events in your city

    Weekend events in your city

    Lahore

    Kartarpur turr by TurrLahore:

    Date: 4th Jan, 2020.

    Day: Saturday

    Time: 7:30 AM

    Venue: TurrLahore, Androon Shehr.

    Live Concert- Aqs The Band:

    Date: 4th Jan, 2020.

    Day: Saturday

    Time: 7PM – 11PM

    Venue: Club313, 237 FF Commercial Area DHA phase 4.

    Islamabad

    Mi Raqs’am – A Night Of Sufi Music:

    Karachi

    Atif Aslam Concert:

    Date: 5th Jan, 2020.

    Day: Sunday

    Time: 9PM Onwards

    Venue: IBA Main Campus, Karachi.

    Stepping stone:

    Date: 5th Jan, 2020.

    Day: Sunday

    Time: 2 – 4 PM

    Venue: Superpower Motorcycle, Pirani Tower, 75-C, 11th Commercial Street, DHA-Phase 2.