Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that the Ramzan moon will be sighted in Pakistan on the evening of May 6.
“The new moon of Ramzan, 1440 AH, will be born at 3:45 Pakistan Standard Time (PST) on May 5,” a statement issued by the Met Office said, adding that the holy month is expected to begin on May 7.
According to the astronomical parameters, there is no chance of sighting of the new moon on the evening of May 5 as “it will be 15 hours and 18 minutes old by sunset and only seven degrees above the horizon”.
Saudi Arabia and Middle Eastern countries, however, will be able to see the moon on May 5 and observe the first of the holy month on May 6.
Looking to buy a washing machine? Which one is the most popular in Pakistan? We compare two brands that are the most popular in your city.
According to our research, Samsung, LG, and Toshiba are also very popular but according to salespeople at local stores, these two are the ones most commonly bought
HaierRs 31,000 – 92,000
LGRs 52,000 – 99,000
Capacity: 7kg – 35kg. (36 items of clothing – 180 items of clothing)
Capacity : 6kg – 19 kg (31 items of clothing – 96 items of clothing)
Service Centres: Four in Karachi and three in Lahore
Service Centres: One in Karachi and one in Lahore
Pro: Easy to use
Pro: Advanced functions
Con: Lid may get loose
Con : Only two service centres
Samsung is also a very good option but it’s expensive.
DISCLAIMER: This review is not sponsored. The Current has done its own independent research for this review.
We mourn the loss of Notre Dame and applaud how people are pledging to bring it back to life, but what about our own heritage sites? Here is a list of sites that have been restored and others that have been forgotten.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd-72NJcp9w
Ranikot Fort
We might not be number 1 in a lot of things but we have the world’s largest fort. Didn’t know that? Neither did we until we read about it. In fact, the site is often referred to as the Great Wall of Sindh. Sadly, almost 60 percent of the walls have collapsed and multiple restoration projects have been shelved. Ranikot isn’t royal anymore.
Ziarat is a holiday resort near Quetta where Jinnah’s famous summer house is. The residence was destroyed in 2013 by militants, but completely restored a year later.
Swat Buddha
The iconic seventh-century Buddha was destroyed by the Taliban in 2007. However, it was restored with the help of the Italians.
Red Fort, Muzaffarabad
Built by the Chak rulers of Kashmir in the 16th Century. Much of it was destroyed in the 2005 earthquake and is yet to be repaired.
Laxmi Mansion
We make movies about Manto but haven’t bothered to renovate the house he lived in. Lahore ka Laxmi Mansion is situated in Laxmi chowk but now no one lives there and if you ask someone for directions, they won’t even know where it is.
Banbhore
Located in the Thatta district, this historic site dates back to first century BC. Apart from excavations with the help of Italian Archaeological experts, not much has been done to restore the site which was once an important port.
We all love taking selfies, don’t we? But your once-in-a-lifetime farewell moment has to look super hot. When you’re all dolled up, making goodbye memories, master your selfie pose with The Current’s selfie guide.
SMILE:
Always tilt your head a little to the side. Practice in the mirror and figure out your best side. Everyone has one and we’ve actually had female politicians tell us not to photograph them from a certain angle. So trust us when we say, know your best angle and SMILE. Because you’ll look young and happy. Not too big though and try sticking your tongue lightly to the roof of your mouth. Gives your smile a little softness. REMEMBER: You want to be Deepika at her wedding, not Priyanka.
POUT:
If you’re going to pout, you better do it right. Otherwise your school title will be Duck Face and no one wants that. So to master the perfect pout, make sure you use lip liner when you put your lipstick on. It will define your lips and also give it a nice, rosy shape. For a natural pout, you need to put slight pressure on the edges of your nose. Push your nose down slightly, tilt your head to a side angle, and do a small pout. That’s the only way to go.
THE CAMERA:
Can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Invest in a phone with a good camera (preferably ones with a portrait mode since they look soo professional). But if your phone sucks, you can get a good selfie out of it. How? Always take your selfie from a higher angle than your face. It makes you look thinner than if you do at eye level or below. And if you’re taking a selfie with friends, DO NOT EVER take the selfie yourself. The person taking selfie will always look the worst so its better them than you.
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.
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.
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).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP8TWik7QAI
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.
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.
Don’t be scared to order the things you love from Ali Express. It’s based in China but they deliver to Pakistan. Here are four things we have ordered – and loved – from the popular website.
Stick On tiles:
Sick of your plain walls but don’t want to spend too much on tiles? We ordered these tiles from Ali Express for a wall in our bathroom and six months later, they’re still sticking on strong.
Pantry Moth traps:
Tired of finding bugs in your kitchen cupboards but can’t find a way to get rid of them? Order these from Ali Express and we promise they work. Here is proof of purchase:
Foldable laundry basket:
These baskets are quite popular at online stores in Pakistan. We can’t claim that they were bought from Ali Express, but they are available here too.
Water proof liners:
For super clean people out there, here are antibacterial, anti-mildew and anti-moisture refrigerator liners. They keep your fridge clean and your food fresh. Available at Ali Express.
Ali Express loyalists say that the app is easy to use, safe, and you can easily track where your item is. . And the amazing part is if the product is not what you ordered for, you can have your money back.
The downside is that you have to order at least a month in advance. Delivery times vary: can come in two weeks or more. Smaller, household products do not have any custom charges, BUT electronics usually do.
The best part is that you never know when it’ll come and when it does, it’s the present you’ve been waiting for.
If you want to buy anything from Ali Express, all
you need is to give them your name, home address, credit card number. You can
also download their app.
You wouldn’t know this but eggs are one of the hardest things to make. Here are two technical secrets on how to make fluffy omelettes without the cream and moist, lovely scrambled eggs. You can thank us by sending us pictures and comments when you try it out yourself.
Fond of food festivals? Don’t know which one was the best? The Current reviews:
CokeFest:
The best thing about Coke Fest was that everything was well-organised and on time. From parking our cars, entrance and to the exit, everything was spot on. It started at 3:00 pm on Friday. We were there at 4:00 pm and stalls were ready to serve. Coke Fest had a seating system that we loovvveeddd.
The con was that there were no trash bins on our way back to parking. We’re all trying to be eco-friendly. Coke Fest needs to be too.
7up Fest:
Major pros: there was daycare for kids, fireworks and to beat the traffic, a rickshaw to drop off families from parking to the food stalls.
But nothing was on time. If you didn’t follow Pakistan standard time and were there by 4:30, it was terrible. From parking to the festival area, we had to walk for 50 minutes. The rickshaw, which was supposed to drop families from parking to the ground, was not functional when we got there. Food stalls were not ready. There was no proper seating system.
Lahore and Karachi Eat:
The big boss of food festivals has now come down to just being….nice. The food variety is now limited, ranging mostly from just regular restaurant stalls to amateur ones. Food variety was limited. Vendors complained a lot about bad management.
DISCLAIMER: This review is not sponsored. It is based on our own experience and customer reviews
