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Game of Thrones – The Pakistani style
The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones is currently on-air and we couldn’t help but wonder which actor would have played which character, had the show been a Pakistani one. Here’s who we think would have been the best fit for the different GoT characters.
Fawad Khan as Jon Snow
If there’s anyone who can look this good while knowing nothing, it’s Fawad Khan.
Saba Qamar as Daenerys Targaryen
The macho Mother of Dragons can only be matched by the might of Saba Qamar.
Mehwish Hayat as Cersei Lannister
There is zero doubt that the fire of Cersei can only be matched with that of Mehwish.
Hamza Ali Abbasi as Jamie Lannister
Fighting with one hand and being tossed around by moral dillemas, Hamza and Jamie go together.
Rozi Khan as Tyrion Lannister
Even though this chai wala isn’t an actor, there’s no one who could play Tyrion better. He just needs to be silent and stand there and we’ll all watch in awe at the resemblance.
Mahira Khan as Sansa Stark
Beychari Sansa ko fit hoti hai beychari Mahira. Waiting to see how she grows into a warrior princess.
Imran Abbas as Bran Stark
Other than the fact that they look scarily similar, Imran Abbas has got the focus needed to be Bran.
Mikaal Zulfiqar as Robb Stark
Hot stuff, dies early, hi Mikaal Zulfiqar.
Sajal Aly as Arya Stark
Seems innocent doesn’t she? Sajal has got the sting that is needed to be the strong Arya.
Shahroz Sabzwari as Joffrey Baratheon
This evil cutie pie could only be played by Shahroz.
Nayyer Ejaz as Sandor “The Hound” Clegane
Haayee The Hound! Can you spot any difference? (Other than the obvious pagri of course).
Shamoon Abbasi as Khal Drogo
It’s like Shamoon was made to play Khal Drogo.
Ahmed Ali Butt as Samwell Tarly
Can you think of anyone else?
Mawra Hocane as Margaery Tyrell
Looks sweet, but can be utterly ruthless.
Ali Azmat as Varys
We didn’t pick Ali Azmat because both are bald. He’s got the edgy smoothness needed to be The Spider.
Resham as Melisandre
Resham is the perfect match for Melisandre’s conviction and intensity.
Ali Zafar as Ramsay Bolton
Ramsay created a lot of trouble with his conniving ways so who better than our very own Teefa.
Sanam Saeed as Brienne of Tarth
Sanam has got the stoic might to play Brianne of Tarth.
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Usman Buzdar going home?
With reports claiming Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar is about to be fired, Prime Minister Imran Khan has also warned his new “Wasim Akram” against poor performance.
CM’s spokesperson Dr Shahbaz Gill, however, has denied all media reports regarding Buzdar’s removal.
To be honest, we also don’t think anyone can ever sack an “under-training” and such an innocent chief minister:
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Five outfits to wear to your farewell
Can’t decide what to wear to the biggest night of the year? Don’t worry, we got you sorted. While the sari is everyone’s go-to attire for the event, if you’re not a sari girl, we’ve got other options that will make you look like a diva.
A plain sari
Nothing looks more understated and elegant than a plain sari in a bright, attractive colour. Dress it up with makeup and accessories and you’re good to go.
Sadaf Kanwal in Zaheer Abbas Kaaftan
The kaftan is a fuss-free attire which is perfect for the summers considering how breezy they are. Let’s not forget how glam and ethereal this looks.
Pantsuits
If long, flowy outfits are not your thing, you can opt for a pantsuit, which gives a powerful, confident vibe. Either pair plain trousers and a coat with a lace shirt for a feminine touch or statement pants and a blingy jacket for a more glamorous look.
Mahira Khan in Elan, Ayesha Omar wears Sania Maskatiya pants and Zara Jacket Sari pant
Add a twist to your outfit by opting for a sari pant.
Mahira in Studio S Designs If bling is your thing, you can wear an embellished blouse with a plain sari to strike a balance and not look overdone.
Now that we have plenty of fashion inspo, the next step is getting the clothes made. You can either opt to go to the designer directly and get your outfit made, or you can make it from scratch with the help of your darzi. There are plenty of places where you can get the material from at affordable prices.
In Karachi, Aashiana Centre is your best bet, while in Lahore head over to Lahore Centre or Liberty. Islamabad has limited places, but Satellite Town in Pindi has some great kapra stores. And don’t worry ladies. Tailors are now almost as good as the real thing. Show them a sample of what you want, and they’ll have your back.
Need help finding a good tailor in your city? Message us and we’ll help you find one. Have a beautiful looking night.
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The Current’s Makeup Guide
Is your farewell right around the corner? Confused if you should do your makeup yourself or head to the salon to get it done? This makeup guide is just for you. Watch makeup artist Ammara Salman give an easy tutorial to do any makeup look you prefer.
Light Makeup Look:
If you’re someone who doesn’t like to experiment much and prefer a no-makeup look, this tutorial is for you. (You’ll also be shocked to see where the makeup products are from. We adore this look).
Heavy Makeup Look:
Getting ready for a fancy farewell isn’t just about the dress and the hair. Your makeup should also be on point. For all the makeup queens, we have this heavy makeup look with all the tips you need to have the perfect glam and not look overdone.
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The curious case of Peshawar BRT
More than a year has passed since the initial launch date of the much-awaited Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) that was to be completed within “six months”; however, the controversy surrounding the project continues to deepen.
Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) chief minister Pervez Khattak had in October 2017 broke ground on the multi-billion-rupee project aimed at providing comfortable transport facilities to the residents of Peshawar.
Launched with the Asian Development Bank’s assistance, Khattak had announced the 26 km long project would be completed by April 2018, but it was later delayed to May.
However, the Peshawar BRT has lied in limbo ever since its inauguration, as the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, while auditing the affairs of Rs29.65 billion Lahore and the Rs28.5 billion Multan metro buses, has failed to finalise the total cost of its own project.
Meanwhile, an investigation into the BRT has revealed that “havoc has been played with public money through faulty planning and designing, negligence in execution of work and poor management of the project”.
According to reports, the government has lastly approved an increase in the project’s cost by 38 per cent, revising from Rs49 billion to Rs66 billion.
The new cost, which still might not be the final one, is 53.46 per cent higher than the total cost of Punjab’s most expensive mass transit project – the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus – that was completed at a cost of Rs44.31 billion.
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All you need to know about PM Imran’s cabinet reshuffle
Soon after Finance Minister Asad Umar “resigned” from Prime Minister Imran Khan’s cabinet, the premier on Thursday fired several ministers for showing unsatisfactory performance in their respective domains.
Among the victims of Thursday’s bloodbath were Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry, Interior Minister Shehryar Afridi, Petroleum Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan and Health Minister Amir Mehmood Kiyani.
While the sacked cabinet members were handed new ministries in what is being termed as a major reshuffle, here is what you need to know about the new portfolios of the same old ministers.
Fawad Chaudhry’s Science and Technology Ministry
As the name suggests, the ministry is concerned with science and technology. It is responsible for the country’s science policy, planning, coordination and efforts to initiate technological programmes that can also be aimed at economic development.
Shehryar Afridi’s States and Frontier Regions Ministry
The main responsibility of the ministry is to deal with the issues of tribal areas of Pakistan, the frontier regions and previously Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) that is now a part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
Ghulam Sarwar Khan’s Aviation Ministry
Concerned with matters of aviation, the ministry works in coordination with different organisations, including the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Airport Security Force (ASF), Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and even Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).
New Interior Minister:
The government has also announced a federal interior minister for the first time, with the portfolio — earlier held by the PM himself — going to Brig (r) Ijaz Ahmed Shah, who was appointed the federal minister for parliamentary affairs just last month.
Yes, a PM can keep ministries to himself. An example is former premier Nawaz Sharif, who kept with him the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
While Shah is known to have experience of tackling threats posed by militant organisations, his appointment has stirred a political controversy as he remained a trusted aide of former military ruler Gen (r) Pervez Musharraf.
Raining Special Assistants:
Meanwhile, a trio of Special Assistants to the Prime Minister (SAPM) has also been appointed in an apparent attempt to bridge the gap that has surfaced after sacking of federal ministers.
Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has been made the SAPM on Information and Broadcasting Division, Dr Zafarullah Mirza has been assigned the portfolio of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, while Nadeem Babar will serve as the SAPM on Petroleum Division.
The special assistants won’t officially be ministers, but being the most superior in their respective domains, they will be entitled to a minister’s power.
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Twitter reacts to Asad Umar resigning as finance minister
Finance Minister Asad Umar on Thursday announced that he has obtained Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s consent “to not take any cabinet position” after being offered the Energy Ministry instead.
“As part of a cabinet reshuffle, prime minister desired that I take the energy minister portfolio instead of finance. However, I have obtained his consent to not take any cabinet position,” he tweeted.
With Umar’s statement confirming earlier media reports of a possible reshuffle in PM Imran’s cabinet, hundreds of netizens took to Twitter to react to “another U-turn of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government”.
Meanwhile, some highlighted the funnier side of the development.
Some also started guessing how “Patwaris” must be reacting.
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Karachi’s Salon Secrets
DISCLAIMER: These are not sponsored reviews. They are based solely on customer reviews and The Current’s own research.
Karachites tend to pick salons according to the salon specialty. A salon in KHI will become known for certain treatments and that becomes the haven for the girls in Defence. Salons and their specialties are.
Neelos
One of Defence’s first salons, Neelos has been a go-to parlour for decades. It’s fantastic for blowdries but more so for waxing. Our go-to girl is Mary for waxing and facials.
Bina Khan Salon
Oh my God. Razia is legendary for eye brows at Bina Khan’s salon. She’s obsessively discussed on Facebook groups as well. We tried her and she definitely knows what she’s doing.
Nabila’s
Expensive. But if you want a good hair color and cut, go to Adeel at Nabilas. He does a great color, knows what he’s doing and it’s nice for a splurge sometimes.
Anam Farooq Khan
Young, fun and so so lovely, Anam Farooq is our go-to for party and bridal makeup. She makes you look so good that you have no choice but to feel good. She used to be at Tariq Amin’s salon but is now working on opening her own studio.
Ellemint salon
Karachites will vouch – Ellemint’s mani-pedis are great. It’s a clean and fuss-free experience.
Did we miss your favourites? Comment or email us and we’ll give our honest reviews.
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WhatsApp Working on Feature to Block Screenshots
Oh nahiii! You won’t be able to screenshot conversations as proof anymore.
No sharing with friends, no keeping an eye on your partner, no being able to share images from WhatsApp groups.
WhatsApp is working on improving security for our chats. Soon, WhatsApp will add a feature where you cannot take a screenshot of your chats.
WhatsApp is also working on its doodle feature. This feature will allow users to add stickers, emojis, text and hand-drawn content. However, the features are under-development. The new features are expected to make their way to a new version of the app in the coming weeks.
Do you think it would be a good feature? Yea or Nay?
