Archive for August, 2008

Here we see two friends, one of whom is wearing a hijab. Pakistani girls come in a variety of shapes, sizes and of course dress codes…not least of which is the hijab. Hijab is an Islamic dress code which entails the covering of the hair.
Unlike the commonly held stereotypical belief, however, hijab does not include [...]

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A beautiful Pathan girl from a university in Peshawar stands before the imposing ochre building running her fingers through her auburn tresses, lost in thought. The leafy foliage creates a serene backdrop to this photograph, imposing an almost melancholy ambience. Feminine beauty that makes you contemplate about the mysteries of life.
The Frontier province today is [...]

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A girl called Rani has sent us her pictures from Spain. She’s obviously dressed up as a bride, modelling some of the latest bridalwear.
Notice the bodypaint on her arms - this is Mehndi, also known as Henna.

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Cute Pakistani chicks on a field trip up in northern Pakistan. Lots of peole like to travel to the northern regions of Punjab, NWFP, Azad Kashmir and the Northern Areas to spend time in the serene mountainous surroundings.
In this photograph, we see a group of students in what seems like the upper reaches of the [...]

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A pair of Lahori girls in blue shalwar kameez smiling for the camera. The dusky maidens of central Punjab are known for their vibrant, confident attitudes and carefree worldviews.
Here’s to the beauty of Punjab, and above all, of Pakistan!

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This elegant lady has just sent us her picture. Sana’s apparently a Pakistani girl, posing here with her friend (or is it cousin?).
One’s wearing deep blue (with a hint of turquioise), while her mate wears pink that’s extensively embellished with what appears to be ornamental beads. These ladies appear to be Southern Punjabis.

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Pakistani girls all dressed up for the 14th of August celebrations. Brandishing flags painted green and white, Pakistani girls sure know how to celebrate their national day. Today is the 61st independence day of Pakistan. This means that someone who was born at midnight, the 14th of August 1947 is 61 years old now.
Pakistan came [...]

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Pakistan is home to a staggering range of ethnicities, ranging from Hazarajat to Makrani, and everything in between. The four provinces contain a large number of subethnicities and diverse languages. In this picture we see four beautiful ladies posing for Pakistan, one for each region.
Happy independence day everyone!

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A beautiful Pakistani girl looking absolutely ravishing. Here’s a lady who’s got a mischievous, sassy look about her. Looking up, facing down…theres something rather intriguing about a lady who looks up at you.

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Here’s a scene that’s often seen at our colleges. A pretty desi girl sitting an exam at a college somewhere in remote Sindh. Her shalwar kameez seems to be made out of the sheer “lawn” material, made of cotton. The sea-green clothes contrast starkly with the brown background. What’s really interesting is that the lady [...]

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