Satisfy your Asian Food Cravings with Deshire

If there were a human version of cravings, it would look exactly like me. Yeah, I crave GOOD food and that too at awkward timings. Thankfully, this time around, I wanted to have some amazing food in the evening. Informed my sister of my ‘habit’ and she decided to be my partner in the crime. Then came the most difficult question, what to try? But I had done my homework this time asI recently came to know that a new place has opened in K-Town and they are serving amazingness. So, it was my turn to try it. 

Pujaran – The Aspect of Society Never Spoken of Before

The Pakistani society is indeed very male-dominated. From deciding on the fate of a girl child to be buried alive to leaving behind everything else in a race to earn money, men is accused of so many wrongdoings. But is it always so? I don’t think so. A more recent example is of a drama serial Pujaran on TV One that came as an eye opener for me.

When Women Broke the Norms

There are very few campaigns that leave an ever lasting impact on your mind. One of those campaigns is #BreakTheNorm. The campaign is all about appreciating women who do daring things. When I explored the hashtag a bit deeper, I found out about so many wonderful Pakistani women who standout from the crowd due to their exceptional acts or talent. From Arfa Kareem to the first female truck driver of Pakistan, the hashtag was full of motivational pictures and stories.

Check out some of the glimpses from the campaign here!

Namira Salim is Pakistan’s first female astronaut to go into space

KAARIGAR - A Unique Footwear Experience

I am one of those people who are addicted to online shopping. However, I still somehow find it really difficult to trust a vendor online. This time around, while scrolling my Facebook timeline I came across some really amazing footwear with a touch of modernism and tradition at the same time. Amazed by the beautiful designs and finesse, I inquired the admin of KAARIGAR about the prices and the procedure to place an order. I was lucky enough to have interacted with Sana (the owner) herself who is so smooth to deal with. She helped me out with the decision making part as I am allergic to some kinds of leather. 

Yayvo Launches iDroid in Pakistan

Smartphones have given rise to a whole new level of a digital world we live in. Be it shopping from your favorite brands, interacting with your distant friends/relatives or opting for an online service to get your work done, we have become totally dependent on our smartphones.

Turkish Food Festival at Asia Live, Avari Towers – Review

If you have lived in Turkey or enjoyed their traditional food in the Middle East before, you will definitely know my struggle to find the similar authentic Turkish taste in Pakistan. So, after I was disappointed in finding the best Hummus in Karachi that tasted exactly like the one they have in the Middle East, a friend referred me to the ongoing Turkish Food Festival at Avari Towers. Intrigued by the name only, I decided to give it a try because among all the high end hotels I know; only Avari Towers is well-known for celebrating food festivals from different regions where they do not compromise on the taste and quality.

The Golden Chick that everyone is After in K Town

Now that you are here to find out the chick, let me tell you, you won’t regret reading about the tenderness and juiciness this scrumptious delicacy is made of. C’mon, do not be a pervert. We are talking about Golden Chick, the new chicken outlet that is winning the hearts (and tummies) of Karachiites and not the one you were thinking about ;)

2 Reasonably Priced Phone Brands I Wish to see in Pakistan

If you ask me, I am one of the most unsatisfied smartphone customers (blame my excess usage of social media apps and online reading habit for it). Anyways, so, ever since I have been deprived of my Samasung Galaxy S3 on gun point, a.k.a mobile snatching, my life has been terribly miserable. I couldn’t find a single smartphone that can work effectively without getting hung or confused at what I am commanding them. LOL.

Jokes apart, one day when my Huawei P8 Lite completely refused to start and did not cooperate, I was forced to search about the best phones I can get in the most reasonable price. Though some of these brands are available locally through black market, I usually prefer going for brands that are officially available in Pakistan.

Cutting the long story short, out of four best phones that I came across, two of them aren’t available in Pakistan yet. Sigh and sobs!

How I wish these brands were available in this part of the world as well (I hope so they will think about it soon)

Xiaomi

It was the first brand that popped up in my search bar, so I will definitely start with it. Headquartered in China, Xiaomi is determined to introduce the high quality latest technology in an affordable rate. They are already present in Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, India, Brazil and Indonesia. I hope they further expand their market to Pakistan. So far, their most loved brands by consumers are

Xiaomi Mi Mix

It is the latest addition in Xiaomi’s family. The most futuristic phone with 91.3% screen to body ratio. The almost no-edges design wasn’t easy to develop and required a lot of work in other areas too. Apart from great design, Xiaomi Mi Mix offers 6 GB RAM, 16 MP rear camera, 256 GB storage and a battery of 4400 mAh. 

Other notable devices by Xiaomi are:

· Xiami Mi 5

· Xiaomi Mi 4i

· Xiaomi Redmi Note

· Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G

· Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime.

iDroid USA

In 2012, five entrepreneurs decided to open up a small startup that has now grown up to become a full-fledged organization. iDroid USA aims to become the market leader with its cutting edge technology and this mission is the reason they are relying on extremely sophisticated and advanced research methodologies.

iDroid Royal V7

This phone is just perfect for anyone who is looking for a good camera. Its 13 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras are ideal for HD pictures and shoots. V7 is actually a Phablet with 540x960 pixel resolution. With 1 GB RAM and 8 GB ROM, which is comparatively a bit less than other vendors, this phone offers a decent design, which is unlikely to be found in other counterparts. Instead of round edges, V7 has rectangular corners to give you a premium feel. 

Other phones of iDroid that I look forward to are:

· iDroid Apache G6

· Tango 2 White

· iDroid BALR X7

· Tango A5



Apart from these, I would really like to see Amazon phones making their way in the Pakistani market. However, I think these two brands will probably be successful in making me forget my previous phone by staying with me through thick and thin. RIP Samsung Galaxy S3!

Infinix Introduces Infinix Zero4 & Infinix Zero4 Plus

Last week I was invited to a bloggers’ meet up where Infinix was supposed to launch two new smartphones to their flagship brand. The new Zero4 & Zero4 Plus were launched by the brand’s Country Manager, Joe. The bloggers at the event were told about the revised hardware and software configurations that are designed to enhance users’ personal and professional experience. 

Turn Your #StyleOn with Outfitters

Needless to say I just cannot leave any Outfitters’ outlet without having bought something from their amazing collection. Mostly they are tops that I fall for; however, the accessories and shoes do inspire me sometimes. This time around, I saw a post on my Facebook timeline featuring a 50% off on the entire collection.

Olivia Kajal – An Affordable Beauty Staple

I have been using Jordana Black Out and Maybelline Master Drama for a while now. They are the best, however, I wanted a product that is easy on pocket and lasts not longer than 5-6 hours, at least, and there I came across with Olivia Kajal. 

Since I was too skeptical to try the product for the first time, I started asking my friends about their go-to kohl pencil. I was surprised to see that many of them were already using Olivia Kajal.

Brumano – Men’s Heaven for Online Shopping

Rimmel London Match Perfection Foundation

Light Perfecting Radiance Foundation

Hey girls, to be very honest with you all, let me tell you that foundation can either make or break your make up, yes, it is true! This is the reason I just do not settle for any foundation but the best. It has been quite some time that I have been looking for a perfect foundation that matches my skin tone and looks clean and flawless on the skin.