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Marching Out From Peshawar To The World!

26 Wednesday Mar 2014

Posted by Dawn Advertiser in Fashion, Fashion, LEISURE, Pakistan Attractions, Pakistan Day, Peshawar, Special Occasions, Days and Events

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$595, artisans, ‘Robert’, base, blue-fin trout, British, celebrities, chappli kababs, democracy, designer, developing countries, footwear, global corporations, headlines, inspiration, irrigation, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, literati, naswar, neon, Pakhair Raghlay, Pashtho greeting, Paul Smith, Peshawari chappal, pink, pride, profits, publicity, railways, recognition, sandal, stripe, Subcontinent, Tariq Ziad Khan, unlicensed, website

Adbuzz 3rd featureimagesThe British often boast, with some merit, that they brought democracy, irrigation, railways and the blue-fin trout to the Subcontinent. Recently it seems they decided to take something back in terms of inspiration.

The world famous British designer Paul Smith launched a new $595 sandal called ‘Robert’. The sandal is identical to the ubiquitous Peshawari chappal, that hallmark of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), with the exception of a pronounced pink neon stripe around the base of the shoe. The launch had many a nationalist up in arms claiming that nothing screams “Pakhair Raghlay” (a Pashtho greeting) more than naswar, chappli kababs and the Peshawari chappal.

 

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More Than Greenery

30 Thursday Aug 2012

Posted by Dawn Advertiser in House Hunting Guide, Lahore, REAL ESTATE

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acclaimed artist, accountancy schools, affluent businessmen, affluent living style, bakeries, banks, Barkat Market, beautifully manicured parks, boutiques, celebrities, clinics, colleges, commercial spine, commercialism, computer mobile shops, concrete, dahi bhallay, desi alfresco, dhaba style dining options, DVD stores, fast food franchises, foodie destination, Garden Town, glass, gol gappay, green open spaces, grocery stores, haleem, halwa puri, healthcare facilities, hospitals, Karachi Biryani House, law firms, library, Mei Kong Chinese Restaurant, Model Town, Model Town Sports Club, Mughal-e-Azam, nan chanay, one of Lahore’s most desirable residential districts, one of Lahore’s most prestigious neighbourhoods, opticians, pharmacists, retro charm, schools, Shakir Ali Museum and Art Gallery, shawarmas, studios, Syed Wajeeh-ul-Hassan Naqvi, travel agents, TV networks, universities, upscale area, variety of recreation options, wedding halls, wide roads

Large houses, wide roads and plenty of greenery (Photo: Arif Ali/White Star)

Established in the 1960s, Garden Town was the epitome of posh living in the 1980s and home to celebrities and affluent businessmen. Although the celebrities have moved on to other areas, Garden Town remains an upscale and coveted area, with large houses, wide roads and plenty of greenery.

Market, malls and meals… Barkat Market forms the commercial spine of Garden Town, offering everything from grocery stores to bakeries, boutiques and DVD stores. The Market is a well-known foodie destination; in addition to numerous fast food franchises, several eateries are located there, including Karachi Biryani House and Mei Kong Chinese Restaurant, as well as a selection of desi alfresco and dhaba style dining options with menus boasting all-time favourites such as dahi bhallay, gol gappay, haleem, halwa puri, nan chanay and shawarmas. Continue reading →

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