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Contents
Events
10
Interview: Fayyaz Ahmed
24
Style Spotting with Ammar Belal
28
Fashion: Rich combinations
of colour and fabric 29
Massarat’s makeovers
36
Top skincare and makeup products
38
Drama review: Sabz
40
Films
42
Recipes
46
Taroscope
48
Glamstock
50
Editor
Injila Baqir Zeeshan
Sub Editors
Fatima Zehra Naqvi
Sahar Iqbal
Graphic Designers
Javeria Mirza
Sana Ahmed
Photographer
Mohammad Amir Baba
29
Rich
combinations
of colour and fabric
Interview
Fayyaz Ahmed
A photographer’s
I had no idea or intention that I would get into fashion photography. It appeared that fashion
photography was just something where you photograph pretty girls and brag about being
a fashion photographer. However, I eventually realised that fashion is probably the most
creative genre of photography
W
By Bushra Shehzad
ith
no
formal
training in
photography and a
degree in
computer
engineering, Fayyaz Ahmed is the name
of a burgeoning fashion photographer,
rising with the likes of Rizwan Baig.
Hailing from Karachi, Fayyaz gave his career a kick start in 2006 and professionally entered into the world of fashion
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photography in 2007. Since then he has
only gone up, up and up. He has been
nominated for the Lux Style awards for
best photographer thrice consecutively.
His style is distinct, versatile, very different from other photographers in
the country. He believes in continuous
growth and his work is manifest of this
constant evolution.
Q- You’re a computer engineer,
how did you stray into this field?
A- I got bored of what I was doing
and being a creative soul could not put
my heart into a dull management job.
There came a time when photography
started occupying 90 percent of my
head and I couldn’t focus on what I was
employed to do. I had to pursue photography professionally.
Q- Does photography come naturally to you? Any specific inspiration
that led you into the world of photography?
A- It does come naturally. I have
a good eye. I was always inspired by photos of fast cars but
now I find it funny that I never used to think about all the
hard work which goes into creating those amazing images and
hence I never even thought about photography. It was only
when I used to be on my way to my office that I would pass
through old Karachi and would be inspired by its architecture
and other sights around it. I would click with my eye and imagine making a picture because I didn’t even have a camera
back then. That was when I thought that I could take some
good photos if I had a camera, so I got myself one.
Q- Why specifically fashion photography?
A- When my love for photography started, I had no idea
or intention that I would get into fashion photography. It
appeared that fashion photography was just something where
you photograph pretty girls and brag about being a fashion
photographer. However, I eventually realised that fashion is
probably the most creative genre of photography. Since I am al-
Photography comes
naturally. I have a good
eye. I was always inspired
by photos of fast cars but
now I find it funny that I
never used to think about
all the hard work which
goes into creating those
amazing images and hence
I never even thought about
photography
ways interested
in making a
picture rather
than just taking it, fashion
photography is the ideal genre for that as I am always creating
a fantasy through my photos.
Q- How does it feel to represent Pakistan?
A- Feels good to be able to change people’s perspectives
about Pakistan. Mostly, pictures of Pakistan comprise of beggars and landscapes and I show a more developed side of Pakistan and not just in terms of models wearing modern clothing
but also in terms of the urban environments where I choose
to photograph them. Many foreigners still think we travel on
camels carrying klashinkovs. It feels good when they say, “Oh,
wow! Is this location actually in Pakistan?!”. And I reply, “Pakistan has everything.”
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Q- Your favourite photo shoot so far? The most challenging and interesting photo shoot yet?
A- I haven’t shot my favourite shoot yet. My latest shoot
is usually my favourite and then I get over it in a few days.
The most challenging shoot was when I did a night fashion
shoot, which was the first time a proper night shoot was done
in Pakistan and the editor was worried if the lights would be
ok and if it would be printable at all! I had to do a lot of tests
before the actual shoot and all the hard work paid off, as people still talk about that shoot even though it’s quite old now.
Q- How do you differentiate yourself from
other fashion photographers in Pakistan? Do
you think you can learn
from others in the field?
A- Even though I have
a certain signature, I constantly keep doing something fresh. I think that’s
what sets me apart. While
I never had a photography teacher, I keep learning every day and from
every source.
Q- Which fashion
photographer do you
admire the most, both
nationally and internationally?
AInternationally,
there are so many... But
top favourites would be
classics like Herb Ritts,
Peter Lindbergh, Steven
Meisel, Helmut Newton,
Richard Avedon and
modern ones such as
Jean Francois Campos,
Stefano Gulazzi, Camilla
Akrans, Mathias Vreins.
It’s a never-ending list actually.
Locally, while there
are surely those who are
doing good work, I have never looked at them for inspiration.
Which is why my work is distinct. The good fashion photographers in Pakistan can be counted on finger tips and if they
start looking at each other for inspiration, it would result in
recycling of the same stuff, not that it doesn’t happen.
Q- What is it that you think is unique in them and therefore sets them apart?
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Only do it if you are good at it. And if you are good at it, don’t do it for free
tions, rather than restricted to a description consisting of some words.
Q- When shooting a certain person
or an image, how do you make sure
that the result of your shoot synchronises with the image in your mind? Do
you think it is a challenge to achieve
this harmony?
A- Creating the image in your mind
is the challenge, putting it on camera is
easy.
Q- What has been your greatest
achievement in the world of photography so far?
A- I haven’t had my greatest achievement yet, which means I continue to
grow, thankfully.
I have worked for big labels like Gul
Ahmed, international organisations
like the British Council and Cambridge
University and exhibited in places like
Redbridge Museum in London. Some
of my photographs were published in a
German University book as well. And
I have been nominated thrice in a row
for the Lux Style Awards. Coming to
the motion side of photography i.e my
new passion of video direction, my first
music video (of song “Bachana”) has
been reaching number one position on
all television charts.
Q- What sort of equipment and
software do you use for your pictures?
A- I’m not really a gear head. My
favourite software would be Photo Mechanic, which is just a super-fast browser for big files. As far as equipment is
concerned, I just use what gets the job
done. It used to be different Nikon cameras for last 4 years, but I gladly picked
up a Canon 7D when I needed to make
a music video as it was a much better
option for that.
Q- Do you think fashion photography has a scope in Pakistan, and somebody merely looking to channel their
inner creativity should go for it as you
have done?
A- Scope is there, but has been
harmed to an extent by hobbyists and
bridal photographers who either charge
peanuts, or do it for free altogether.
While they can’t provide quality they
do become the bargaining chip. So to
survive in this market, you really have
to be on top of your game.
Q- What would be your advice to
upcoming photographers?
A- Only do it if you are good at it.
And if you are good at it, don’t do it
for free.
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Rich
Saim Ali’s specialty is combining rich colours and
fabrics which completely compliment each other.
He brings you yet another wonderful collection.
It is not only a beautiful collection, made with
finesse and finished with a touch of class, but
it also very wearable. Bring out your feminine
charm this coming season by getting your hands
on some of these unique dresses.
Designer: Saim Ali
Hair & makeup: Babloo’s Salon
Photography: Azeem Sani
Model: Huma
Massarat’s makeovers
M
assarat Misbah is a very talented beautician. She has the
ability to transform any face to make it look appealing
and charming. Her magical touch can do wonders for any
woman belonging to any age group. Lounge brings you
makeovers of real women and not just fashion models.
We begin by cleansing the face
with cleanser and moisturiser to
clear the skin.
We apply different colour bases; Light golden eye shade is applied
compact powder is used to blend and blended with dark eye shade
to make the eyes prominent.
with the base colour.
Dark red lipstick is applied to
compliment the eye make-up.
After
makeover
Kohl, mascara and eyeliner further
enhance the eyes.
Pink blush-on is applied to
give a youthful glow.
You are invited!
to send in your picture with a few words
about yourself and you can
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also conducts makeup and grooming classes
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Drama
Sabz – It’s blowing in the wind
The play is about the Pakistani society, but the audience is only given a rough
outline of the play within a play
By Xari Jalil a play that swung the social realities of Pa-
N
aveed
would
not be
a happy
man if
he only
continued to joke around about
life about his surroundings
and about the black situation
of the country. His constant
black humour, and sarcastic
quips especially in reply to
his co-actor Mansoor’s patriotic statements are amusing
and laughable, but between
the lines, dead serious, painting the darkest picture of a
chaotic state of affairs, gone
completely out of hand.
The two lead characters
hit it off excellently with the
audience in January’s first
theatre play, called ‘Sabz’. A
breakthrough for writer and
director Abdullah Farhatullah, who has had prior experience in theatre, Sabz was
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kistan right in the face, while making it all
so funny and entertaining at the same time.
In fact Farhatullah says he has attempted
to ‘shughal-coat’ the play rather than ‘sugar
coat’ it.
Farhat who has been associated with
theatre primarily in Islamabad since the last
five years, has done many large hits. He was
involved in the theatre company called Copy
Cats, and while doing his Masters in Philosophy from Punjab University, also launched
his own company called Hazaar Daastan.
“I have worked with well known director Sharabeel, in his play ‘Bombay Dreams’
where I was a co-writer, an Assistant Director
and I also played a character,” he says. “This
play was meant to be for a festival, but it was
later changed around and I fit in some music
and humour so that the thoughts I am trying
to give out were easily digestible.”
Written a year ago, with some help from
his friend and the producer of the play Umar
Hameed, ‘Sabz’ shows a story of two young
men, opposite in temperament and thinking,
who are aspiring to work together in the play.
The play is about the Pakistani society, but the
audience is only given a rough outline of the
play within a play. Instead, the subtexts and
‘footnotes’ along with ‘silly’ questions asked
by Naveed, a laid back young man, whose
life is seemingly centered around women,
send the audience into fits of laughter, while
also revealing the theme of the play. Their
director is played by Farhat himself, a man
haunted by the threat that his play won’t be
allowed to run in Rana Sahab’s theatre hall
because it doesn’t contain any of the cheap
dances which the public loves. To Naveed he
is like a teacher impatiently answering the
questions of a child in kindergarten, while
trying to motivate both of his cast members
to ‘feel’ the condition of the society.
Dance numbers on songs by AR Rehman and Shankar-Ehsan-Loy make the play
even better because the music is wonderful,
while the choreography by Wahab Shah is
absolutely groundbreaking. Shah, who lives
in Australia, leapt over several obstacles and
then finally came to Pakistan only to have
this play done.
“The man is so passionate that he would
give anything to take part in and finish a play
he is working in, and nationally he is probably the only really good choreographer,” says
Farhat.
Meanwhile the actors, who play Naveed
(Yasir Hussain) and Mansoor (Muaz Raja),
have done remarkable acts. They are established as characters in the very beginning
with Naveed being laid back, cool and calm,
questioning and arguing over everything,
“It is time, we let our colours
show,” says Kamran, the
director of the play
scornful over the Pakistani dilemma
of progression, and mad about women. Mansoor meanwhile is scornful
at Naveed himself, superior about his
love for Pakistan, and contemptuous
about Naveed’s constant flirtatious endeavours with women. While he is the
typically patriotic Pakistani, he is however also blind with regard to himself.
Naveed on the other hand warily shows
his ‘affection’ for his country, but more
or less has a habit of looking at himself
as a change vector, rather than anyone
else.
But later in the play, Farhat has
cleverly directed them to change their
characters with great subtlety, and this
was only possible because both actors
were very good. Slowly it was Naveed
who began losing his temper when it
was announced by a smug, swaggering
Rana Sahab that the play would have to
be cancelled because of its lack of ‘good’
dances, and a general black mood fell
over everyone. At this point, Mansoor
changes too, from being the ever loving Pakistani to the cynical one, saying that this was how things were done
and no one could do anything about it.
But Naveed is admanat to make things
work.
Rana Sahab, a character played by
Raza Shah, who has also been associated with Ajoka, and is a professional
dancer was an anchoring character in
the play, denoting the symbol of the inflexible passivity present in society, and
traditional values that have seeped in
and are too blind to throw off their skin
and move on. His swagger and typically
petty bourgeiose attitude almost remind
one of the characters Mushtaq (Ali Safinaz) in TV play ‘Dolly ki Ayegi Baraat’
– a very funny man indeed both in demeanour and appearance.
It was ironic that this professional
dancer who dances in all plays, was actually restrained from dancing at the end
of the play. No spoilers here, but the actual theme of the play comes right at the
end, when the word Sabz, from the Pakistani flag, is given its due importance,
not in the religious sense, but as the
country’s colour. “It is time, we let our
colours show,” says Kamran (Farhat) the
director of the play within a play.
Overall the play has done excellent-
ly. Punctuality, strict adherence to not
letting in people after a certain time,
and the vigilance to discourage the use
of crackling chip packets was impressive. The fact that some dancers suddenly started running out from the audience made it something very unique,
instantly involving the audience and a
hundred percent response of some kind
or the other was elicited. Everyone was
involved in some way or the other. This
is not even the least that any other plays
by other famous theatre groups are able
to do in Pakistan. Audience involvement is integral during theatre and if
this is not done, then the play could
result in boredom, yawns, and even
people walking out of the theatre in the
middle half. But the more interaction
there is, the more significant the communication of thoughts becomes, and
this is what Farhat has achieved as a
writer and director both.
Lounge wishes him good luck for
other projects and it would certainly be
a pleasure for Lahore to get more theatre activities.
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Films
In cinemas now!
‘Every Day’
Release date: January 14, 2011
Director: Richard Levine
Star cast: Carla Gugino, Liev
Schreiber, Helen Hunt, Eddie
Izzard, Brian Dennehy
Genre: Drama
Synopsis: Ned (Liev Schreiber) is in
the throes of a mid-life crisis. His work as a
writer on an outrageous, semi-pornographic
TV show is less than satisfying. His fifteenyear-old son has just told him he is gay and
his eleven-year-old is afraid of, well, pretty
much everything. When his wife, Jeannie
(Helen Hunt), moves her sick and embittered father (Brian Dennehy) from Detroit
into their home in NY, it puts added stress
on an already strained marriage. And when
a sexy female co-worker (Carla Gugino) puts
the moves on Ned, the temptation sends
him spiralling. ‘Every Day’ is about one
family’s struggle to survive the unexpected
curve-balls that are simply part of real life;
aging and death; commitment and freedom;
love and acceptance. It’s an uncompromising look at an ordinary family making an
extraordinary journey towards themselves
and towards each other.
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‘Mumbai Mast Kallander’
‘Turning 30’
Release date: January 14,
2011
Director: Aman Mihani
Star cast: Shilpa Shukla,
Rajesh Vivek, Rajendra Sethi
Genre: Drama
Release date: January 14,
2011
Director: Alankrita
Shrivastava
Star cast: Purab Kohli, Gul
Panag, Siddharth Makkar,
Tillotama Shome
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: A story about dreams;
a story about dreamers; a story about
the quest to achieve; a story about gogetters. Two brothers: Ram and Shyam
from small town, land in Mumbai to
fulfill their dream of becoming celebrity dons. Two live-in friends: Rhea
who’s life and dream is her salon, and
Meghna who dreams of nothing but
the Oscar. Mr Raheja, the builder: a
spoilt brat’s father. Bade Bhayia: the
Don. Shensha: the sad killer who loves
Amitabh Bachchan but hates laughter.
When their path meets and they come
across each other you get ‘Mumbai
Mast Kallander’.
Synopsis: Turning 30 is Naina’s
story as she grapples with heartbreak and a crisis in her advertising career in the face of her 30th
birthday. As she fights her anxiety
and fears about being 30 years old,
Naina realises there’s a lot of growing up to be done.
Set in the heart of urban Mumbai, ‘Turning 30’ is a humorous
and heart-warming take on a single
young woman’s journey of finding
herself, discovering love and blossoming into a woman of substance.
Timeless classics
‘10 Things I Hate About You’
Nowadays, a teen movie is being released
almost every week, but a quality teen romantic comedy is hard to come by. From movies like ‘Clueless’, ‘Never Been Kissed’ and
‘Whatever it Takes’, one movie that stands
out is ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ which
is a film that elevates this genre. It takes the
teen romantic comedy to a completely new
level, what with the eccentricities of the characters, the mind boggling teenage experiences and the complete defying of stereotypes.
It has been a decade since ‘10 Things I Hate
About You’ was released and it still remains
one of the most extraordinary romantic comedies to date.
The story is based on William Shakespeare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’ and while
remaining true to the original story line,
renders inimitability to the story through its
characters. The story is based on the lives of
two sisters, Kat and Bianca where the former
is a rebel without a cause and the latter is the
social butterfly, who in order to keep up appearances, must have a boyfriend. But their
father has one rule only: Bianca cannot begin
dating until her sister Kat does. This rule poses a problem for Bianca because Kat has no
desire whatsoever to start dating whereas Bianca herself has been asked out by two boys
for the prom already. In order to clear the
coast for herself, Bianca pairs up with the shy
Cameron and sets her sister up with the local
bad boy Patrick. The story unfolds and once
Patrick ascertains his own genuine liking for
Kat, the taming of the shrew starts.
One remarkable thing about this movie
is the inexplicable delivery of dialogues. It
is filled with sexual innuendos and double
meanings. Julia Stiles’ character Kat stands
apart in her dialogue delivery. Heath Ledger as Patrick is truly mesmerising and both
Stiles and Ledger share an awesome chemistry on camera. Though the movie tries too
hard to get good laughs out of the audience,
some aspects such as the attitude of the English teacher or the perverted principal are
very funny.
Zaynab Tariq
‘The Dilemma’
Release date: January 14, 2011
Director: Ron Howard
Star cast: Vince Vaughn,
Kevin James, Winona
Ryder, Jennifer Connelly,
Channing Tatum
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: Ronny (Vince
Vaughn) has idealised his business partner and best friend
Isaac’s (Kevin James) marriage for
years, so when he discovers that
Isaac’s wife is cheating, his faith
in relationships is shattered and
he becomes unhinged - but he
doesn’t know the whole story, and
his increasingly erratic behaviour
is about to jeopardise his own relationship with his loving and patient girlfriend.
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Recipes
Chef Abdul Manan has worked with Royal Palm, World Fashion Cafe,
Hot Wok Cafe in Lahore, Eye Television Network, ALite, Masala,
Style360 and APlus, and also runs his own catering business
by the name of Urban Gourmets.
Chicken and Mushroom
Quesadilla
Ingredients
Tortilla 4
Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup
Mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cup
Chicken, minced 250 gm
Mushrooms, sliced
6
Onion, sliced 1
Garlic, chopped 1 tsp
Green coriander, chopped ¼ cup
Salt 1 tsp
Pepper ½ tsp
Crushed red chilli 2 tsp
Oregano 1 tsp
Butter 2 tbsp
Oil 2 tbsp
Tomato ketchup
2 tbsp
Lemon juice 1 tbsp
Method
Heat a pan, put butter and oil, and sauté onion and garlic. Add chicken and stir fry till water dries out and chicken is cooked through. Add
mushrooms, coriander and seasoning and mix. Heat another pan
and grease it with a little oil. Place a tortilla, spread a little cheddar
cheese on it, then a little stuffing of chicken then mozzarella cheese,
and cover with other tortilla. Fry on both sides until cheese melts and
tortillas are crispy golden. Remove from pan and cut into eight pieces.
Serve with salsa.
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Stir-Fried Chicken
with Spring Onions
Celebrity’s
favourite
Saadaan Peerzada the CO of
Peeru’s Café, shares his recipe
of roasted garlic avocado pasta
with our readers.
Yields 8 servings
Roasted Garlic Avocado
Pasta
Ingredients
Ingredients
2 chicken breast, diced
2 spring onions, sliced
6 button mushrooms, sliced
2 large green chillies, sliced
1 tsp garlic, chopped
3 tbsp fried peanuts
Green coriander, chopped ¼
cup
Sauce
2 tsp chilli paste
2 tsp soy sauce
3 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
Method
Heat oil and fry garlic till aromatic. Add the chicken and
fry until it changes colour. Add mushrooms and cook for 5
minutes. Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl and pour over the
chicken. Cook until gravy thickens. Add green chillies and
spring onions, and give it a nice stir. Serve with steamed rice
immediately; avoid overcooking after adding greens. Top with
peanuts.
3 medium zucchinis cut into half lengthwise
1 leek (white part only) thinly sliced, separated
1 medium red and yellow bell pepper, cut into 1- inch
pieces
1 Chinese eggplant, cut into half, lengthwise and
sliced
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, divided
1 tbsp olive oil
5 medium cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp salt and pepper
8 oz penne pasta, cooked
1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken, cooked and cut
into cubes
1/2 cup salt reduced fat free chicken broth
1 ripe California avocado, seeded, peeled and cut
into 16 slices
Method
In a large roasting pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, combine all the vegetables. In a small
bowl, blend 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, oil, garlic, salt
and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat.
Roast in a preheated 375 F oven for 45 min, stirring
twice. Remove vegetables from oven and pour on
the remaining tbsp of balsamic vinegar. In a large
bowl, toss together cooked pasta, roasted vegetables,
chicken, chicken broth and fresh basil (optional).
Portion into 8 pasta bowls and place two slices
avocado and a fresh basil leaf on each. Enjoy!
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January 16 -23 , 2011
THE ZODIAC AND EASTERN TAROT
By Mariam Aftab
AFTAB/CAPRICORN
WISAAL/TAURUS
The ambition card Dec 22 - Jan 21
The physical change card Apr21 - May21
Your spread indicates that restlessness
and boredom may get you into trouble
this week. Your friends may be in the
same boat as you, and I feel that it’s time to act a little irresponsibly but try not to hurt anything or anyone. Chaos
could be the answer – especially if it’s decorated with humour. Check out some of your older pals and call them
up as this is an excellent time to renew an old friendship.
You will have to deal with some stress at the end of the
week. Lucky number for this week is 6.
You may be pretty stubborn when it
comes to the brilliant but too weird ideas
that some of your work associates have,
but you’ll be wise to be patient enough
to listen to them and keep an open mind. Political tangles
could be a real problem, if you are not careful. You will be
wise to remain grounded enough to be able to face up to the
madness of the unexpected. You will need to find your own
particular grove when it comes to work and love. Lucky number for this week is one.
DUA/AQUARIUS
The self-card Jan 21 - Feb 19
Spread indicates that week is good for
politicians and for public meetings.
Festive atmosphere at work would keep
you in a happy mood as you see your
dreams coming true. Group activities will give you unlimited joy. A long drive will tire you, but short journey is
good. Family matters will need your attention and care.
Any wrong step could create a void forever. Eat only homecooked food to give longevity to your life. Lucky stone for
this week is Lapis Lazuli.
JAL/PISCES
The sensitivity card Feb 20 - Mar 20
Your spread indicates that duty will be
calling and there probably won’t be
any way of escaping it. So if you have
got some responsibilities and obligations to take care of
right now, just try to deal with them without being critical
or resentful. Your thoughts this week are likely to turn to
your financial situation. You might feel like talking about
your financial concerns with the people you meet. You’ll
probably get so much different advice that your head will
be spinning.
FIZA/ARIES
The aura card Mar 21 - Apr 20
The key card of the week is Kismet
(the luck card), which shows that you
are ready to get new business deals.
You can expect big social changes in
your life. The odd upheaval may bless you with great luck
and inspiration. It is time to come to terms with your deep
feelings about someone in your life. Desire and luck play
a big role in your life this week. You will be energetic and
confident. The more selfless your actions, the more profit
you yield. It is time to fight for a cause you believe in.
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ASHIQ/GEMINI
The love card May 22 - Jun 21
Your spread indicates that this week is
excellent for working women. This is an
excellent time to focus on making some
extra money and on your own career goals. Others find you
to be quite amazing and are in awe of your abilities. Only
promise what you can fulfill. Alertness would diminish the
chances of unnecessary and unwanted troubles. Take care of
your health as negligence could cost you dearly. You will enjoy
the company of your friends and colleagues. Lucky stone for
this week is Ruby.
IRTIQA/CANCER
The growth card
Jun 22 - Jul 23
Your spread indicates that you are a social butterfly this week. You may need to
come to terms with role that you play in
society. Reach towards your wonderful
dreams and strive for something big. Time is very perfect to
launch into something new. A sudden change of plans may
turn out to be gold at the end of this week. It might be wise to
focus on those things that motivate you into action. Journeys
and social games are quite exciting at the end of this week.
QUWAT/LEO
The strength card Jul 24 - Aug 23
The key card of the week is Junoon (the
obsession card), which shows that you
will feel a little moody; this could really
trip you up a bit. There are different demands on you from
your family; this could lead to a few disagreements. Be careful
not to react in a more emotional manner, otherwise you will
later regret. You are trying to iron out problems and may be in
the process to not stand up for your rights. Your positive thinking will give you success.
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THEHRAO/VIRGO
The patience card Aug 24 - Sep 23
You might feel like indulging yourself and
having a little fun right now, but there’s
some danger that your actions could be
misinterpreted by others and lead to some
trouble. You have to be a little careful how you express yourself right now because all your energies might not be fully
behind your actions, and this could lead to some misunderstandings in your life. Call up your trusted friend, especially
if you feel your world has gone out of control. Lucky number
for this week is 3.
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Beyonce Knowles and Jay Z
SAHIR/LIBRA
The magician card Sep 24 - Oct 23
Your spread indicates that you will be struggling with some pretty intense feelings. It
may be wise to focus on spiritual outlook
during times of stress. Unexpected support from a partner
in business will lift your spirits. Chances of recovering from
illness are high. Ideal way to keep you fit is a disciplined life:
rising early, eating nutritious food and exercising regularly. It
is time to go on a trip with someone special. Your lucky stone
for this week is Turquoise.
INTISHAR/SCORPIO
The confusion card Oct 24 - Nov 22
Your evening will be marked with mixed
emotions that could make you tense. No
need to worry – people would bring you
more joy than disappointment. Divert
your thoughts and energy to what you wish to see in physical
reality. You can give an ear to your subordinates for some useful suggestions. You will receive a special gift from someone
special that will lift your spirits. Those appearing for competitive exams need to keep their cool. Your effort would definitely bring positive result.
KISMET/SAGITTARIUS
The luck card Nov 23 - Dec 21
The key card of the week is Wissal (the
physical change card), which indicates
that festive atmosphere would keep you
in a happy mood. The persons related to
showbiz will be able to get higher returns for their work and
can consider quality of work rather than quantity of work to
enhance their prospects. Take some time out of your busy life
for love life, otherwise it would create some tension. Friendly
attitude is your weapon for success; it will bring you unlimited
joy.
Beyonce Knowles
September 4, 1981
Houston, Texas
Birth time: unknown
Sun Sign: Virgo
Moon Sign: Scorpio
Jay-Z
December 4, 1969
Brooklyn, New York
Birth time: unknown
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Moon Sign: Libra
Beyonce possesses Libran qualities in abundance: clear-thinking, elegance and
style and the ability to mirror back to people an image of the feminine ideal.
Shawn Jay-Z Carter is sophisticated, refined, graceful, polished and courteous. The
two feel comfortable together. In this relationship, non-verbal communication is
strong. Beyonce and Jay-Z are often empathetic to each other. Family, domestic
affairs and business matters are all blessed. Good humour and wit can establish
this friendship. Both share some convictions and intense conversation. They can
cultivate a genuine interest in each other. Together they can share intellectual and
emotional growth, dreams and literary interests. They help each other become
aware of the true nature of their emotions.
Ask the Expert:
Mariam Aftab is a renowned healer offering self-help
courses and counselling services. Readers can send in
their questions regarding any problems at
[email protected]
Q: My name is Sidra and my date of birth is
September 5, 1990. I am currently a student of BBA
and want to know how favourable my professional
education will be.
A: Maintain your work hard and you will by the
grace of God achieve any the degree you want.
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