EditorInjila Baqir Zeeshan

Sub EditorsFatima Zehra NaqviSahar Iqbal

Graphic DesignersJaveria MirzaSana Ahmed

PhotographerMohammad Amir Baba

Contents

combinations

Events 10

Interview: Fayyaz Ahmed 24

Style Spotting with Ammar Belal 28

Fashion: Rich combinations

of colour and fabric 29

Massarat’s makeovers 36

Top skincare and makeup products 38

Drama review: Sabz 40

Films 42

Recipes 46

Taroscope 48

Glamstock 50

29Rich

of colour and fabric

A photographer’s Fayyaz Ahmed

By Bushra Shehzad

With no f o r m a l training in photogra-phy and a degree in computer

engineering, Fayyaz Ahmed is the name of a burgeoning fashion photographer, rising with the likes of Rizwan Baig. Hailing from Karachi, Fayyaz gave his ca-reer a kick start in 2006 and profession-ally entered into the world of fashion

photography in 2007. Since then he has only gone up, up and up. He has been nominated for the Lux Style awards for best photographer thrice consecutively. His style is distinct, versatile, very dif-ferent from other photographers in the country. He believes in continuous growth and his work is manifest of this constant evolution.

Q- You’re a computer engineer, how did you stray into this field?

A- I got bored of what I was doing

and being a creative soul could not put my heart into a dull management job. There came a time when photography started occupying 90 percent of my head and I couldn’t focus on what I was employed to do. I had to pursue photog-raphy professionally.

Q- Does photography come natu-rally to you? Any specific inspiration that led you into the world of photog-raphy?

A- It does come naturally. I have

I had no idea or intention that I would get into fashion photography. It appeared that fashion photography was just something where you photograph pretty girls and brag about being a fashion photographer. However, I eventually realised that fashion is probably the most creative genre of photography

Interview

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a good eye. I was always inspired by photos of fast cars but now I find it funny that I never used to think about all the hard work which goes into creating those amazing images and hence I never even thought about photography. It was only when I used to be on my way to my office that I would pass through old Karachi and would be inspired by its architecture and other sights around it. I would click with my eye and im-agine making a picture because I didn’t even have a camera back then. That was when I thought that I could take some good photos if I had a camera, so I got myself one.

Q- Why specifically fashion photography?A- When my love for photography started, I had no idea

or intention that I would get into fashion photography. It appeared that fashion photography was just something where you photograph pretty girls and brag about being a fashion photographer. However, I eventually realised that fashion is probably the most creative genre of photography. Since I am al-

ways interested in making a picture rather than just tak-ing it, fashion photography is the ideal genre for that as I am always creating a fantasy through my photos.

Q- How does it feel to represent Pakistan?A- Feels good to be able to change people’s perspectives

about Pakistan. Mostly, pictures of Pakistan comprise of beg-gars and landscapes and I show a more developed side of Paki-stan and not just in terms of models wearing modern clothing but also in terms of the urban environments where I choose to photograph them. Many foreigners still think we travel on camels carrying klashinkovs. It feels good when they say, “Oh, wow! Is this location actually in Pakistan?!”. And I reply, “Pa-kistan has everything.”

Photography comes naturally. I have a good eye. I was always inspired by photos of fast cars but now I find it funny that I never used to think about all the hard work which goes into creating those amazing images and hence I never even thought about photography

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Q- Your favourite photo shoot so far? The most challeng-ing and interesting photo shoot yet?

A- I haven’t shot my favourite shoot yet. My latest shoot is usually my favourite and then I get over it in a few days. The most challenging shoot was when I did a night fashion shoot, which was the first time a proper night shoot was done in Pakistan and the editor was worried if the lights would be ok and if it would be printable at all! I had to do a lot of tests before the actual shoot and all the hard work paid off, as peo-ple still talk about that shoot even though it’s quite old now.

Q- How do you dif-ferentiate yourself from other fashion photogra-phers in Pakistan? Do you think you can learn from others in the field?

A- Even though I have a certain signature, I con-stantly keep doing some-thing fresh. I think that’s what sets me apart. While I never had a photogra-phy teacher, I keep learn-ing every day and from every source.

Q- Which fashion photographer do you admire the most, both nationally and interna-tionally?

A- Internationally, there are so many... But top favourites would be classics like Herb Ritts, Peter Lindbergh, Steven Meisel, Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon and modern ones such as Jean Francois Campos, Stefano Gulazzi, Camilla Akrans, Mathias Vreins. It’s a never-ending list ac-tually.

Locally, while there are surely those who are doing good work, I have never looked at them for inspiration. Which is why my work is distinct. The good fashion photog-raphers in Pakistan can be counted on finger tips and if they start looking at each other for inspiration, it would result in recycling of the same stuff, not that it doesn’t happen.

Q- What is it that you think is unique in them and there-fore sets them apart?

A- I think visual arts are best left to individual interpreta-

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tions, rather than restricted to a descrip-tion consisting of some words.

Q- When shooting a certain person or an image, how do you make sure that the result of your shoot synchro-nises with the image in your mind? Do you think it is a challenge to achieve this harmony?

A- Creating the image in your mind is the challenge, putting it on camera is easy.

Q- What has been your greatest achievement in the world of photogra-phy so far?

A- I haven’t had my greatest achieve-ment yet, which means I continue to grow, thankfully.

I have worked for big labels like Gul Ahmed, international organisations like the British Council and Cambridge

University and exhibited in places like Redbridge Museum in London. Some of my photographs were published in a German University book as well. And I have been nominated thrice in a row for the Lux Style Awards. Coming to the motion side of photography i.e my new passion of video direction, my first music video (of song “Bachana”) has been reaching number one position on all television charts.

Q- What sort of equipment and software do you use for your pictures?

A- I’m not really a gear head. My favourite software would be Photo Me-chanic, which is just a super-fast brows-er for big files. As far as equipment is concerned, I just use what gets the job done. It used to be different Nikon cam-eras for last 4 years, but I gladly picked up a Canon 7D when I needed to make

a music video as it was a much better option for that.

Q- Do you think fashion photogra-phy has a scope in Pakistan, and some-body merely looking to channel their inner creativity should go for it as you have done?

A- Scope is there, but has been harmed to an extent by hobbyists and bridal photographers who either charge peanuts, or do it for free altogether. While they can’t provide quality they do become the bargaining chip. So to survive in this market, you really have to be on top of your game.

Q- What would be your advice to upcoming photographers?

A- Only do it if you are good at it. And if you are good at it, don’t do it for free.

Only do it if you are good at it. And if you are good at it, don’t do it for free

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Rich Saim Ali’s specialty is combining rich colours and fabrics which completely compliment each other. He brings you yet another wonderful collection. It is not only a beautiful collection, made with finesse and finished with a touch of class, but it also very wearable. Bring out your feminine charm this coming season by getting your hands on some of these unique dresses.

Designer: Saim AliHair & makeup: Babloo’s Salon

Photography: Azeem SaniModel: Huma

Massarat Misbah is a very talented beautician. She has the ability to transform any face to make it look appealing and charming. Her magical touch can do wonders for any woman belonging to any age group. Lounge brings you makeovers of real women and not just fashion models.

Massarat’s makeovers

We begin by cleansing the face with cleanser and moisturiser to clear the skin.

We apply different colour bases; compact powder is used to blend with the base colour.

Light golden eye shade is applied and blended with dark eye shade to make the eyes prominent.

Dark red lipstick is applied to compliment the eye make-up.

Kohl, mascara and eyeliner further enhance the eyes.

Pink blush-on is applied to give a youthful glow.

You are invited!to send in your picture with a few words

about yourself and you can

WIN A FREE MAKEOVER

to be featured in this column. Just write to us on:

lounge@pakistantoday.com.pk

After makeover

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Looking for beauty products to remove wrinkles? Want to plump up your cheek bones or get rid of those crow’s feet around the eyes? Then it’s possible that you often land in a state of confusion at the beauty counters in departmental stores; they stretch to infinity making the hunt for the perfect product totally impossible.

In our quest to find the right products we’ve com- piled a list of the world’s best skincare and beauty products for 2010. Tried, tested and voted to be the best and suited for most skin types by world’s top beauty

experts.

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The Eye and Lip Contour Cream from the world fa-mous Japanese cosmetic firm Shiseido is a luxurious, concentrated skin care cream that promises to reverse the premature signs of aging that appear first on the fragile skin around the eyes and lips. A must have

if you ask us!

Lancome Renergie Lift Volumetry

Termed as ‘The Built In Facelift’, Lancôme Renergie Lift Volumetry contains a new ingredient

called GF-Volumetry complex, which is said to boost the productivity of the cell communicators

to help tighten the skin where it is needed. It is best suited for women in their late

30s and above.

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which cause our skin to age. Scientists have discovered that people carry specific youth genes which create proteins that keep skin looking young and free of wrinkles. L’Oreal Youth Care speeds up the recovery time of these genes ensuring

that they remain plumped up and your skin remains wrinkle free.

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Murad Age Spot & Pigment Lightening

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Dr Murad products are rooted in The Science of

Cellular Water; he believes in an inclusive approach to healthy skin and over all well being. If you’ve

already noticed some darkened spots on your

face, then now is the time to stop them from

getting darker! This light gel will help immediate-

ly. It fades sun spots and age spots and improves

clarity by lifting away dark, damaged cells.

Powerful skin lightening agents even skin tone and exfoliants restore

clarity.

Kiss Kiss Precious Colours Lipstick by Guerlain

Kiss Kiss lipstick is an essential everyday accessory. This satin lipstick provides instant

and long lasting moisture. Kiss Kiss provides an exquisite, sensual texture for hours. Available

in 30 shades, it comes in a polished gold lightweight case and it’s the ultimate in

modern luxury. So my darlings, from the above selection you can mix and match your own perfect skincare regimen and make-up products. You will have the perfect daily routine!

Hifsa runs a salon by the name of Glo and also conducts makeup and grooming classes

Best Mascara: Lancôme & Chanel Battle It Out! I love mascara. It’s the one thing you should not leave the house without.

Lancome Fatale MascaraThe patented 3D Comb gives exceptional

filling power to this mascara. A single stroke creates absolute volume to sculpt

and plump lashes. Lancôme Fatale gives a glamorous look to your eyes all day long.

Chanel InimitableChanel sets a new standard in mascara

with a formula that does it all. A sophis-ticated brush design lengthens plumps and curls, delivering lush, long-wearing

colour to precisely enhance each lash, even the finest, till it is perfectly defined and

separated.

MAC PREP + PRIME SKIN

It is an ultra-fluid lotion formulated with special-effect silicones. It calms

and soothes the skin, blots away excess oil, and evens out skin redness. It improves the application of foun-

dation or powder. It is also available in SPF 15.

Clarins - Cleansing Milk -

Normal to Dry SkinA cleansing treatment, it gently lifts make-up and impurities, en-hances a clear, pure complexion

and moisturises and neutral-ises the drying effects of

hard water.

I 39January 16 - 22, 2011

Na v e e d w o u l d not be a happy man if he only c o n t i n -

ued to joke around about life about his surroundings and about the black situation of the country. His constant black humour, and sarcastic quips especially in reply to his co-actor Mansoor’s patri-otic statements are amusing and laughable, but between the lines, dead serious, paint-ing the darkest picture of a chaotic state of affairs, gone completely out of hand.

The two lead characters hit it off excellently with the audience in January’s first theatre play, called ‘Sabz’. A breakthrough for writer and director Abdullah Farhatul-lah, who has had prior expe-rience in theatre, Sabz was

By Xari Jalil

The play is about the Pakistani society, but the audience is only given a rough outline of the play within a play

Sabz – It’s blowing in the wind

Drama

a play that swung the social realities of Pa-kistan right in the face, while making it all so funny and entertaining at the same time. In fact Farhatullah says he has attempted to ‘shughal-coat’ the play rather than ‘sugar coat’ it.

Farhat who has been associated with theatre primarily in Islamabad since the last five years, has done many large hits. He was involved in the theatre company called Copy Cats, and while doing his Masters in Philoso-phy from Punjab University, also launched his own company called Hazaar Daastan.

“I have worked with well known direc-tor Sharabeel, in his play ‘Bombay Dreams’ where I was a co-writer, an Assistant Director and I also played a character,” he says. “This play was meant to be for a festival, but it was later changed around and I fit in some music and humour so that the thoughts I am trying to give out were easily digestible.”

Written a year ago, with some help from his friend and the producer of the play Umar Hameed, ‘Sabz’ shows a story of two young men, opposite in temperament and thinking, who are aspiring to work together in the play. The play is about the Pakistani society, but the audience is only given a rough outline of the play within a play. Instead, the subtexts and ‘footnotes’ along with ‘silly’ questions asked by Naveed, a laid back young man, whose

life is seemingly centered around women, send the audience into fits of laughter, while also revealing the theme of the play. Their director is played by Farhat himself, a man haunted by the threat that his play won’t be allowed to run in Rana Sahab’s theatre hall because it doesn’t contain any of the cheap dances which the public loves. To Naveed he is like a teacher impatiently answering the questions of a child in kindergarten, while trying to motivate both of his cast members to ‘feel’ the condition of the society.

Dance numbers on songs by AR Reh-man and Shankar-Ehsan-Loy make the play even better because the music is wonderful, while the choreography by Wahab Shah is absolutely groundbreaking. Shah, who lives in Australia, leapt over several obstacles and then finally came to Pakistan only to have this play done.

“The man is so passionate that he would give anything to take part in and finish a play he is working in, and nationally he is prob-ably the only really good choreographer,” says Farhat.

Meanwhile the actors, who play Naveed (Yasir Hussain) and Mansoor (Muaz Raja), have done remarkable acts. They are estab-lished as characters in the very beginning with Naveed being laid back, cool and calm, questioning and arguing over everything,

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scornful over the Pakistani dilemma of progression, and mad about wom-en. Mansoor meanwhile is scornful at Naveed himself, superior about his love for Pakistan, and contemptuous about Naveed’s constant flirtatious en-deavours with women. While he is the typically patriotic Pakistani, he is how-ever also blind with regard to himself. Naveed on the other hand warily shows his ‘affection’ for his country, but more or less has a habit of looking at himself as a change vector, rather than anyone else.

But later in the play, Farhat has cleverly directed them to change their characters with great subtlety, and this was only possible because both actors were very good. Slowly it was Naveed who began losing his temper when it was announced by a smug, swaggering Rana Sahab that the play would have to be cancelled because of its lack of ‘good’ dances, and a general black mood fell over everyone. At this point, Mansoor changes too, from being the ever lov-ing Pakistani to the cynical one, say-ing that this was how things were done and no one could do anything about it. But Naveed is admanat to make things

work. Rana Sahab, a character played by

Raza Shah, who has also been associ-ated with Ajoka, and is a professional dancer was an anchoring character in the play, denoting the symbol of the in-flexible passivity present in society, and traditional values that have seeped in and are too blind to throw off their skin and move on. His swagger and typically petty bourgeiose attitude almost remind one of the characters Mushtaq (Ali Safi-naz) in TV play ‘Dolly ki Ayegi Baraat’ – a very funny man indeed both in de-meanour and appearance.

It was ironic that this professional dancer who dances in all plays, was actu-ally restrained from dancing at the end of the play. No spoilers here, but the ac-tual theme of the play comes right at the end, when the word Sabz, from the Pa-kistani flag, is given its due importance, not in the religious sense, but as the country’s colour. “It is time, we let our colours show,” says Kamran (Farhat) the director of the play within a play.

Overall the play has done excellent-

ly. Punctuality, strict adherence to not letting in people after a certain time, and the vigilance to discourage the use of crackling chip packets was impres-sive. The fact that some dancers sud-denly started running out from the au-dience made it something very unique, instantly involving the audience and a hundred percent response of some kind or the other was elicited. Everyone was involved in some way or the other. This is not even the least that any other plays by other famous theatre groups are able to do in Pakistan. Audience involve-ment is integral during theatre and if this is not done, then the play could result in boredom, yawns, and even people walking out of the theatre in the middle half. But the more interaction there is, the more significant the com-munication of thoughts becomes, and this is what Farhat has achieved as a writer and director both.

Lounge wishes him good luck for other projects and it would certainly be a pleasure for Lahore to get more thea-tre activities.

“It is time, we let our colours show,” says Kamran, the director of the play

‘Every Day’

Release date: January 14, 2011Director: Richard LevineStar cast: Carla Gugino, Liev Schreiber, Helen Hunt, Eddie Izzard, Brian DennehyGenre: Drama

Synopsis: Ned (Liev Schreiber) is in the throes of a mid-life crisis. His work as a writer on an outrageous, semi-pornographic TV show is less than satisfying. His fifteen-year-old son has just told him he is gay and his eleven-year-old is afraid of, well, pretty much everything. When his wife, Jeannie (Helen Hunt), moves her sick and embit-tered father (Brian Dennehy) from Detroit into their home in NY, it puts added stress on an already strained marriage. And when a sexy female co-worker (Carla Gugino) puts the moves on Ned, the temptation sends him spiralling. ‘Every Day’ is about one family’s struggle to survive the unexpected curve-balls that are simply part of real life; aging and death; commitment and freedom; love and acceptance. It’s an uncompromis-ing look at an ordinary family making an extraordinary journey towards themselves

and towards each other.

In cinemas now!Films

‘Turning 30’

Release date: January 14, 2011Director: Alankrita ShrivastavaStar cast: Purab Kohli, Gul Panag, Siddharth Makkar, Tillotama ShomeGenre: Comedy

Synopsis: Turning 30 is Naina’s story as she grapples with heart-break and a crisis in her advertis-ing career in the face of her 30th birthday. As she fights her anxiety and fears about being 30 years old, Naina realises there’s a lot of grow-ing up to be done.

Set in the heart of urban Mum-bai, ‘Turning 30’ is a humorous and heart-warming take on a single young woman’s journey of finding herself, discovering love and blos-soming into a woman of substance.

‘Mumbai Mast Kallander’

Release date: January 14, 2011Director: Aman MihaniStar cast: Shilpa Shukla, Rajesh Vivek, Rajendra SethiGenre: Drama

Synopsis: A story about dreams; a story about dreamers; a story about the quest to achieve; a story about go-getters. Two brothers: Ram and Shyam from small town, land in Mumbai to fulfill their dream of becoming celeb-rity dons. Two live-in friends: Rhea who’s life and dream is her salon, and Meghna who dreams of nothing but the Oscar. Mr Raheja, the builder: a spoilt brat’s father. Bade Bhayia: the Don. Shensha: the sad killer who loves Amitabh Bachchan but hates laughter. When their path meets and they come across each other you get ‘Mumbai Mast Kallander’.

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‘10 Things I Hate About You’Nowadays, a teen movie is being released

almost every week, but a quality teen roman-tic comedy is hard to come by. From mov-ies like ‘Clueless’, ‘Never Been Kissed’ and ‘Whatever it Takes’, one movie that stands out is ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ which is a film that elevates this genre. It takes the teen romantic comedy to a completely new level, what with the eccentricities of the char-acters, the mind boggling teenage experienc-es and the complete defying of stereotypes. It has been a decade since ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ was released and it still remains one of the most extraordinary romantic com-edies to date.

The story is based on William Shake-speare’s ‘Taming of the Shrew’ and while remaining true to the original story line, renders inimitability to the story through its characters. The story is based on the lives of two sisters, Kat and Bianca where the former is a rebel without a cause and the latter is the social butterfly, who in order to keep up ap-pearances, must have a boyfriend. But their father has one rule only: Bianca cannot begin dating until her sister Kat does. This rule pos-es a problem for Bianca because Kat has no desire whatsoever to start dating whereas Bi-anca herself has been asked out by two boys for the prom already. In order to clear the coast for herself, Bianca pairs up with the shy Cameron and sets her sister up with the local bad boy Patrick. The story unfolds and once Patrick ascertains his own genuine liking for Kat, the taming of the shrew starts.

One remarkable thing about this movie is the inexplicable delivery of dialogues. It is filled with sexual innuendos and double meanings. Julia Stiles’ character Kat stands apart in her dialogue delivery. Heath Ledg-er as Patrick is truly mesmerising and both Stiles and Ledger share an awesome chemis-try on camera. Though the movie tries too hard to get good laughs out of the audience, some aspects such as the attitude of the Eng-lish teacher or the perverted principal are very funny.

Zaynab Tariq

Timeless classics

‘The Dilemma’

Release date: January 14, 2011Director: Ron HowardStar cast: Vince Vaughn, Kevin James, Winona Ryder, Jennifer Connelly, Channing TatumGenre: Comedy

Synopsis: Ronny (Vince Vaughn) has idealised his busi-ness partner and best friend Isaac’s (Kevin James) marriage for years, so when he discovers that Isaac’s wife is cheating, his faith in relationships is shattered and he becomes unhinged - but he doesn’t know the whole story, and his increasingly erratic behaviour is about to jeopardise his own re-lationship with his loving and pa-

tient girlfriend.

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Chicken and Mushroom Quesadilla

Recipes

Ingredients

Tortilla 4Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cupChicken, minced 250 gmMushrooms, sliced 6Onion, sliced 1Garlic, chopped 1 tsp

Green coriander, chopped ¼ cupSalt 1 tspPepper ½ tspCrushed red chilli 2 tspOregano 1 tspButter 2 tbspOil 2 tbspTomato ketchup 2 tbspLemon juice 1 tbsp

MethodHeat a pan, put butter and oil, and sauté onion and garlic. Add chick-en and stir fry till water dries out and chicken is cooked through. Add

mushrooms, coriander and seasoning and mix. Heat another pan and grease it with a little oil. Place a tortilla, spread a little cheddar cheese on it, then a little stuffing of chicken then mozzarella cheese,

and cover with other tortilla. Fry on both sides until cheese melts and tortillas are crispy golden. Remove from pan and cut into eight pieces.

Serve with salsa.

Chef Abdul Manan has worked with Royal Palm, World Fashion Cafe, Hot Wok Cafe in Lahore, Eye Television Network, ALite, Masala, Style360 and APlus, and also runs his own catering business

by the name of Urban Gourmets.

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Ingredients

2 chicken breast, diced2 spring onions, sliced 6 button mushrooms, sliced2 large green chillies, sliced1 tsp garlic, chopped3 tbsp fried peanuts Green coriander, chopped ¼ cup

Sauce 2 tsp chilli paste 2 tsp soy sauce3 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp tomato ketchup2 tbsp oil 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

MethodHeat oil and fry garlic till aromatic. Add the chicken and fry until it changes colour. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes. Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl and pour over the chicken. Cook until gravy thickens. Add green chillies and spring onions, and give it a nice stir. Serve with steamed rice immediately; avoid overcooking after adding greens. Top with peanuts.

Stir-Fried Chicken with Spring Onions

Celebrity’s favourite

Saadaan Peerzada the CO of Peeru’s Café, shares his recipe of roasted garlic avocado pasta with our readers.

Roasted Garlic Avocado Pasta

Ingredients3 medium zucchinis cut into half lengthwise

1 leek (white part only) thinly sliced, separated1 medium red and yellow bell pepper, cut into 1- inch

pieces1 Chinese eggplant, cut into half, lengthwise and

sliced3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, divided

1 tbsp olive oil5 medium cloves of garlic, finely chopped

1 tsp salt and pepper8 oz penne pasta, cooked

1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken, cooked and cut into cubes

1/2 cup salt reduced fat free chicken broth1 ripe California avocado, seeded, peeled and cut

into 16 slices

Method In a large roasting pan sprayed with non-stick cook-

ing spray, combine all the vegetables. In a small bowl, blend 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat.

Roast in a preheated 375 F oven for 45 min, stirring twice. Remove vegetables from oven and pour on the remaining tbsp of balsamic vinegar. In a large

bowl, toss together cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, chicken, chicken broth and fresh basil (optional).

Portion into 8 pasta bowls and place two slices avocado and a fresh basil leaf on each. Enjoy!

Yields 8 servings

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Your spread indicates that restlessness and boredom may get you into trouble this week. Your friends may be in the same boat as you, and I feel that it’s time to act a little ir-responsibly but try not to hurt anything or anyone. Chaos could be the answer – especially if it’s decorated with hu-mour. Check out some of your older pals and call them up as this is an excellent time to renew an old friendship. You will have to deal with some stress at the end of the week. Lucky number for this week is 6.

Spread indicates that week is good for politicians and for public meetings. Festive atmosphere at work would keep you in a happy mood as you see your dreams coming true. Group activities will give you unlim-ited joy. A long drive will tire you, but short journey is good. Family matters will need your attention and care. Any wrong step could create a void forever. Eat only home-cooked food to give longevity to your life. Lucky stone for this week is Lapis Lazuli.

The ambition card Dec 22 - Jan 21

AFTAB/CAPRICORN

The self-card Jan 21 - Feb 19DUA/AQUARIUS

JAL/PISCES

The aura card Mar 21 - Apr 20FIZA/ARIES

The strength card Jul 24 - Aug 23

QUWAT/LEO

The growth card Jun 22 - Jul 23IRTIQA/CANCER

The love card May 22 - Jun 21ASHIQ/GEMINI

The physical change card Apr21 - May21

WISAAL/TAURUS

The key card of the week is Kismet (the luck card), which shows that you are ready to get new business deals. You can expect big social changes in your life. The odd upheaval may bless you with great luck and inspiration. It is time to come to terms with your deep feelings about someone in your life. Desire and luck play a big role in your life this week. You will be energetic and confident. The more selfless your actions, the more profit you yield. It is time to fight for a cause you believe in.

You may be pretty stubborn when it comes to the brilliant but too weird ideas that some of your work associates have, but you’ll be wise to be patient enough to listen to them and keep an open mind. Political tangles could be a real problem, if you are not careful. You will be wise to remain grounded enough to be able to face up to the madness of the unexpected. You will need to find your own particular grove when it comes to work and love. Lucky num-ber for this week is one.

Your spread indicates that this week is excellent for working women. This is an excellent time to focus on making some extra money and on your own career goals. Others find you to be quite amazing and are in awe of your abilities. Only promise what you can fulfill. Alertness would diminish the chances of unnecessary and unwanted troubles. Take care of your health as negligence could cost you dearly. You will enjoy the company of your friends and colleagues. Lucky stone for this week is Ruby.

Your spread indicates that you are a so-cial butterfly this week. You may need to come to terms with role that you play in society. Reach towards your wonderful dreams and strive for something big. Time is very perfect to launch into something new. A sudden change of plans may turn out to be gold at the end of this week. It might be wise to focus on those things that motivate you into action. Journeys and social games are quite exciting at the end of this week.

The key card of the week is Junoon (the obsession card), which shows that you will feel a little moody; this could really trip you up a bit. There are different demands on you from your family; this could lead to a few disagreements. Be careful not to react in a more emotional manner, otherwise you will later regret. You are trying to iron out problems and may be in the process to not stand up for your rights. Your positive think-ing will give you success.

THE ZODIAC AND EASTERN TAROT By Mariam Aftab Ja

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Your spread indicates that duty will be calling and there probably won’t be any way of escaping it. So if you have got some responsibilities and obligations to take care of right now, just try to deal with them without being critical or resentful. Your thoughts this week are likely to turn to your financial situation. You might feel like talking about your financial concerns with the people you meet. You’ll probably get so much different advice that your head will be spinning.

The sensitivity card Feb 20 - Mar 20

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The patience card Aug 24 - Sep 23THEHRAO/VIRGO

The magician card Sep 24 - Oct 23SAHIR/LIBRA

The confusion card Oct 24 - Nov 22INTISHAR/SCORPIO

The luck card Nov 23 - Dec 21KISMET/SAGITTARIUS

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education will be. A: Maintain your work hard and you will by the grace of God achieve any the degree you want.

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You might feel like indulging yourself and having a little fun right now, but there’s some danger that your actions could be misinterpreted by others and lead to some trouble. You have to be a little careful how you express your-self right now because all your energies might not be fully behind your actions, and this could lead to some misunder-standings in your life. Call up your trusted friend, especially if you feel your world has gone out of control. Lucky number for this week is 3.

Your spread indicates that you will be strug-gling with some pretty intense feelings. It may be wise to focus on spiritual outlook during times of stress. Unexpected support from a partner in business will lift your spirits. Chances of recovering from illness are high. Ideal way to keep you fit is a disciplined life: rising early, eating nutritious food and exercising regularly. It is time to go on a trip with someone special. Your lucky stone for this week is Turquoise.

Your evening will be marked with mixed emotions that could make you tense. No need to worry – people would bring you more joy than disappointment. Divert your thoughts and energy to what you wish to see in physical reality. You can give an ear to your subordinates for some use-ful suggestions. You will receive a special gift from someone special that will lift your spirits. Those appearing for com-petitive exams need to keep their cool. Your effort would defi-nitely bring positive result.

The key card of the week is Wissal (the physical change card), which indicates that festive atmosphere would keep you in a happy mood. The persons related to showbiz will be able to get higher returns for their work and can consider quality of work rather than quantity of work to enhance their prospects. Take some time out of your busy life for love life, otherwise it would create some tension. Friendly attitude is your weapon for success; it will bring you unlimited joy.

Beyonce possesses Libran qualities in abundance: clear-thinking, elegance and style and the ability to mirror back to people an image of the feminine ideal.

Shawn Jay-Z Carter is sophisticated, refined, graceful, polished and courteous. The two feel comfortable together. In this relationship, non-verbal communication is strong. Beyonce and Jay-Z are often empathetic to each other. Family, domestic affairs and business matters are all blessed. Good humour and wit can establish this friendship. Both share some convictions and intense conversation. They can

cultivate a genuine interest in each other. Together they can share intellectual and emotional growth, dreams and literary interests. They help each other become

aware of the true nature of their emotions.

Beyonce KnowlesSeptember 4, 1981

Houston, TexasBirth time: unknown

Sun Sign: VirgoMoon Sign: Scorpio

Jay-ZDecember 4, 1969

Brooklyn, New YorkBirth time: unknownSun Sign: Sagittarius

Moon Sign: Libra

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