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The government has announced dates for Basant’27 in May and here’s a throwback to last Basant

The Punjab government has announced the dates for Basant 2027, with Lahore set to host the three-day festival from March 12 to 14, 2027. The announcement comes after Basant returned to Lahore in 2026 following an extended hiatus. The festival is expected to bring back the city’s much loved celebrations, with colourful kites, traditional festivities […]

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Is getting called out for AI use and unreal claims, then turning it into ‘awareness,’ the new brand strategy?

Some of the local brand Co-Natural’s recent claims have raised eyebrows, particularly language around “brightening” that appears to blur the line between brightening and fairness. Then there are the promises that seem almost too good to be true, including claims that suggest wrinkles can be completely removed. And while AI can be a useful creative

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Auntie Munavers now has a whole cafe in Karachi and here is the verdict so far

Auntie Munaver’s has already built a pretty strong reputation in Karachi, largely around one thing: its tres leches. But the brand seems to be stepping beyond being just a dessert destination and into the increasingly competitive café scene. The first thing that stands out is that Auntie Munaver’s already has something many newer cafés spend

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Lahore Finally Has Something New to Offer in the Coffee Scene: A Cerelac Frappe

Lahore’s coffee scene has been seeing its fair share of creative drinks lately, but the latest addition is definitely one we didn’t see coming: a Cerelac Frappe. Yes, you read that right. The nostalgic childhood favourite has officially made its way into the coffee scene, blended into a cold, creamy frappe that feels equal parts

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What to do in Lahore besides eating out: A guide by PG Bazaar

Ever feel like every outing revolves around eating out or attending another workshop? While those are great, they’re definitely not the only ways to spend your time. Whether you’re looking to make the most of your weekends, school breaks, or a long vacation, there are so many meaningful, creative, and exciting activities waiting to be

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Hair found in food? Customer calls out Yum Chinese’s Dolmen Mall branch over hygiene concerns.

What happened? A customer claims they found a human hair in their toddler’s rice while dining at Yum Chinese, Dolmen Mall. According to the complaint, this wasn’t their first negative experience, with previous concerns including overly spicy food and flies in the restaurant. Customer’s concerns: The customer also alleged that the branch manager did not

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Customer Claims Contaminated Material Found in Sealed Juice Pack

A customer from Lahore says they found foreign material inside a sealed Fruitien Joy Peach Fruit Drink, raising concerns over product quality. The customer has urged the company to investigate the incident and strengthen quality control to prevent similar cases.

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Do Pakistanis realize the so called nutrition labels they trust might be the biggest lie on the packaging?

Over the past few years, numerous Pakistani nutritionists, fitness coaches, and consumers have publicly questioned the nutritional information printed on locally manufactured packaged foods. Common complaints include: These concerns have repeatedly surfaced on Pakistani fitness communities and Reddit, where consumers have highlighted examples involving bread, rusks, yogurt, frozen foods, biscuits and protein products. While these

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