Hiba Arshad is a fashion designer and blogger with an eye for unusual and different style. I interviewed her as part of Pakistan Week on UrbanDuniya.
Interview: Pakistani designer and blogger Hiba Arshad
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Interview: Musician Umar bin Naeem
Umar bin Naeem is an up-and-coming musical artist from Lahore. As part of Pakistan Week, I sat down with Umar to talk music, Lahore and Pakistan.
Pakistan Week on UrbanDuniya
Pakistan Week is my virtual birthday cake for the nation, featuring daily interviews, music, travel ideas, photos and a book launch this Friday!
Fujiyama: Lahore, meet Japan, at the Avari Hotel
Japanese food is not really popular in Lahore, but Fujiyama in the 5-star Avari hotel was there for me when only sushi would do!
What is a burger baccha?
As someone who loves to experience, I don’t allow fear to dictate my life, especially when “burger” complaints usually pertain to simple facts of life.
Videos: Ali and Moazam ♥ Lahore!
Ali Raza and Moazam Ali love Lahore, and I can’t wait for you to see their version of Pakistan’s cultural capital!
Sufi saints and border bravado in Kasur
Kasur has a cultural tradition that outshines its small size; the shrines of poet Bulleh Shah, saint Kamal Chishti, and a border ceremony to rival Wagha.
Lost in a haze of Chai, Kaafee aur Siasat in Lahore
At Chai, Kaafee aur Siasat the food is passable, chai and kaafee are ok, but I fear that the ‘siasat’ of Lahore’s coffee scene could vote with their feet.
Poignant and polemic: Lahore Street Art
Lahore street art: the brushstrokes on the walls around Lahore are political, poetic and poignant; a true reflection of the times in which we live.