Author: Mindful Team

Pakistan’s film industry goes from strength to strength with its latest offering Nayab the film starring Yumna Zaidi, Usama Khan, M. Fawad Khan and Noreen Gulwan. The premiers was a glittery affair with an exclusive screening event at Nueplex Cinemas.

‘Meet The Cheese’ opened its door in Islamabad with a bang. The evening was attended by city’s IT crowd with people flocking to the joint to check out the menu. PR was managed by Rubia Moghees.

Nimra and Salman Saeed hosted a musical evening for friends and family. As a treat, everyone found themselves being entertained by the talented singer-songwriter, Farhan Saeed. It was a soirée to remember, packed with toe-tap- ping tunes and a scrumptious spread that had taste buds doing the tango.

Professor and Mrs. Shahzad Shams hosted a delectable dinner in honour of KEMCANA, KEMCA-UK, KEMCA-PK and friends at Qasr-e-Noor. Intellectuals and the likes were there in full attendance.

Aura PR hosted all the hottest fashionistas for a stylish feast at KAI. Food, good music and the who’s who of town meant the afternoon was a sparkling success

Fatima Waleed takes us through Brussels, the vibrant capital of Belgium. It is a captivating destination that seamlessly blends rich history, stunning architecture and a lively cultural scene. As the de facto capital of the European Union, Brussels offers visitors a unique experience filled with diverse attractions, mouthwatering cuisine and warm hospitality. Grand Place: A UNESCO World Heritage Site Start your journey at the Grand Place, the central square that stands as the heart of Brussels. Admire the intricate architecture of the guildhalls and the impressive Town Hall, both of which contribute to the square’s UNESCO World Heritage status. The…

By: ZEENAT IQBAL HAKIMJEE You should have heard it. A loud creaking noise, followed by a thud and a “whoosh!’ Whatever could have happened? I jumped up from my typewriter. I was writing a story when I ran towards the window to see what was happening. There, right below my window, lay the great old pine tree that had stood tall all these years while providing shade for us. Years ago, when I was a boarder at a Convent in Murree, such trees were common. Once outside to examine the tree, I noticed the trunk had split from the middle.…

Review By AZ, a reader/teacher The women’s side did the invisible work – folding, gathering, and sewing the sheets of paper into sections, while the ‘men’s side’ bound the books and gilded the covers. What a delightful find. Many publishers traditionally highlight writers, critics, and commentators but no one talks about the actual workers behind the making of the books–people in the bookbindery. Set in the backdrop of the 1914 World War, the story is about Peggy, her twin sister Maude, and their friends in the bookbindery. All the men either volunteered or were conscripted in the war, leaving many…

BY: MISBAH MOMIN Alhamdulillah, after reading the Prophet’s Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam (SAWs) profound sermon on Ramadan, it consistently serves as a reminder to me of the blessings this sacred month brings. I’m compelled to share this pre- cious khutbah, that unveils the secrets of success, both, in this world and the hereafter. Hazrat Salman Farsi (RA) narrated, the sermon delivered by the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) on the last day of Sha’ban, welcoming the arrival of the month of Ramadan, is an overwhelm- ingly life-changing and timeless message. “O People! The month of Allah (Ramadan) has come with its mercies, blessings…