Pakistan Viral Series

LAAM Fashion Week (LFW) concluded its debut four-day run in Lahore, blending Pakistan’s artisan heritage with a digital retail model to go global. As the first runway-to-e-tail platform, it featured high-street, prêt, manufacturing, retail, luxury, and bridal brands, reaching over 120 countries via live streams. Day 1 honored legacy with 26 iconic garments from designers like Ali Xeeshan and HSY, plus emerging talent from IVS and PIFD, ending with shows by Tena Durrani and Rizwan Beyg. Day 2 and 3 Highlights: From High-Street to Couture Day 2 showcased high-street like Agha Noor and Panache Apparel, retail from Allure by Izna Hamza, and designers including Karma and Fahad Hussayn. Day 3 continued with KIBO and Kiara in high-street, retail by KB by Zulfiqar Malik, and finales by The House of Kamiar Rokni and Saira Shakira. These segments highlighted diversity, from accessible prêt to avant-garde pieces, with immediate online sales for many collections via LAAM’s platform. For full co...

Basant is making a grand comeback in Lahore after 18 years, with the Punjab government lifting the ban under strict regulations to ensure safety. The three-day festival kicks off February 6, celebrating spring with kite-flying, but only cotton strings and permissible sizes are allowed – no metallic manja or oversized kites. Banned in 2007 due to deaths from sharp strings and gunfire, this revival emphasizes caution around electric lines and roads. CM Maryam Nawaz highlighted Basant’s cultural significance, urging Punjabis to embrace their heritage, including speaking Punjabi proudly. The event’s yellow theme symbolizes life’s return, boosting billions in economic activity with hotels booked solid. 0 “LARGE” PMD Weather Forecast and Safety Advisories The Pakistan Meteorological Department predicts dry weather with mostly clear skies for February 6-7, and partial clouds on the 8th – ideal for kite-flying with light winds at 10-15 km/h. Participants are advised to stay vigilant near ...

Hey Karachi cricket lovers! The first semi-final between Australia and England already underway in Bulawayo, the U19 World Cup is heating up big time. As a Pakistani fan still stinging from our boys’ loss to India, it’s bittersweet watching the knockouts unfold in southern Africa. But fair play  the four unbeaten teams have earned their spots after 38 thrilling matches. Defending champs Australia face old rivals England today, while India take on plucky Afghanistan tomorrow. From the ICC’s latest update, here’s the full scoop on the semis, the road there, and what to expect. Semi-Final Fixtures and Venues The action kicks off with Australia vs England on February 3 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo – Aussies are unbeaten (5/5), looking even sharper than their 2024 winning squad, but England’s got firepower with top scorer Ben Mayes (375 runs) and wicket-taker Manny Lumsden (13 scalps). Tomorrow, February 4, it’s India vs Afghanistan at Harare Sports Club India, motivated after 202...

While we’re sweating it out down south, Punjab’s getting festive vibes. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz just announced a Basant holiday on February 6, turning it into a mega long weekend with Kashmir Day on the 5th, plus Saturday and Sunday off. Perfect for Punjabis to chill, fly kites (safely!), and recharge. As someone in Sindh missing out, I’m jealous but hey, maybe road trip? Drawing from Dawn’s report, here’s the lowdown on this big comeback after 18 years. Basant Ban Lifted with Strict Rules The kite-flying bash was outlawed in 2007 due to deadly sharp strings (manja) causing accidents, especially for bikers, and stray bullets from celebrations. But now, Punjab’s greenlighting a three-day Basant fest in Lahore starting February 6, with heavy regulations to keep things safe. No more risky strings or gunfire – think controlled fun zones and enforcement. CM Maryam urged folks to “relax, recharge, and make the most of the break” in her X post. What It Means for Punjab and Beyond This...

Hey Karachi investors! It’s late night here on January 31, 2026 almost 11 PM PKT and if you’re like me, tracking global markets from your laptop in Defence or Clifton, this silver forecast from FXEmpire has got me rethinking my portfolio. Amid Trump’s pick for Fed chair Kevin Warsh shaking things up, silver’s seeing a pullback, but experts say it’s just a pause before a wild rally. AG Thorson, a CMT whiz, predicts a February consolidation setting up parabolic gains into May. With Pakistan’s rupee volatility and our love for precious metals as inflation hedges, this could be huge for local traders. Let’s unpack the key insights. Gold-to-Silver Ratio Signals Long-Term Bull Run The Gold-to-Silver Ratio (GSR) has dipped below its lower boundary for the fourth time since the 1970s, hinting at big moves ahead. Historically, this precedes multi-year tops, but Thorson argues this time’s different due to silver’s 45-year breakout above $50. He sees a secular downtrend pushing GSR towards 20:...

Hey Karachi folks! It’s high noon here on January 29, 2026 just hours away from the first ball in this blockbuster Pakistan-Australia T20I series at Gaddafi Stadium. As a die-hard cricket fan from Sindh, I’m pumped for our boys in green to take on the Aussies in this quick-fire three-match showdown. It’s not just about bragging rights; it’s prep for the T20 World Cup 2026 kicking off soon in India and Sri Lanka. Drawing from the latest deets on cricket.com.au, here’s everything you need to gear up squads, schedules, broadcast, and key players to watch. Series Schedule and How to Catch the Action The action blasts off today with the first T20I at 4 PM PKT (10 PM AEDT), followed by games on January 31 and February 1, all at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Perfect evening timing for us to grab some chai and settle in. Aussies see it as World Cup warm-up, with one more practice against Netherlands in Sri Lanka before their opener on February 11. For live vibes, tune into Foxtel or Kayo Sports...