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16th Lux Style Awards — A Night Of Tributes

As the curtain fell on the annual award ceremony held at Expo Centre of Karachi last night, the 16th edition will be remembered as a night of many firsts as well as unprecedented surprises.

Featuring nearly 30 categories of film, fashion, music and television, the award show more often known as the LSA’s this time marked the debut of fashion’s much loved star and showman Hasan Yasin Shehryar as an award show director while internationally famed singing sensation Atif Aslam took to its stage for the very first time as the host for the night. Fariyha Subhani, Director marketing Unilever Pakistan, describing the latest edition as the first with many ‘1st evers’ after years in the fifteen-year history of the Lux Style awards.

Often dubbed Pakistan’s alternative to Oscars since its inception in 2002, it is the oldest, most prominent and the most talked about award show. Sitting in the front row of LSA’s this year stars and legends including Faisal Qureshi, Mikaal Zulfiqaar and Usman Peerzada appreciate its importance as nation’s premiere award show recognising local talent consistently over the years. A winner of five LSA’s and multiple others including Pride of Performance, seasoned actor Noman Ejaz in attendance after 15 years on the other hand not a big fan of such ceremonies says he is in the audience to support Hassan Shehryar Yasin in his efforts.

Kicking off with Atif Aslam’s power packed performance among its big surprises is yesteryear’s silver screen queen Reema’s return to the limelight. Refraining from being extended appearances since her marriage, Reema Khan looking every bit the film star makes her magical comeback to the LSA’17 while sharing the stage with young actress Mawra Hocane.

With two new Lux girls revealed during the night, VJturned actor/ Bollywood star Mahira Khan rapping on stage and actor Osman Khalid Butt establishing himself as an entertainer of great comic timing are among the most delightfully pleasant surprises of the LSA’s this year. With a bigger and visually impressive looking stage, the award ceremony that started after 11 pm last year, astonishingly wrapping up by midnight is another unexpected and unprecedented highlight of the LSA 2017.

Tina Sani and Tariq Amin as the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement awards is another highlight of the night. Receiving it for his decades of contribution in the field of fashion and styling industry, Amin honoured to be the youngest and first male recipient of the award in the category, appreciates the recognition.

With the best actor, best director and best picture of the year going to Pakistani film ‘Actor In Law’ is the biggest winner of this year’s ceremony. Mahira Khan receiving the best actress LSA for her lead performance in ‘Ho Man Jahaan’ is another big win of the night.

After Ali Zafar performing on his own rendition with his ‘Teefa in Trouble’ lead costar, Maya Ali,

Atif Aslam’s befitting tribute to the late Junaid Jamshed was the closing act of 16th Lux style awards. The award show is scheduled for airing on Geo Television next month.

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Crowd Chaos and Poor management at Atif Aslam’s Karachi Concert

While fans were excited for the night, many attendees later criticized the event for poor management. Reports described overcrowding, long entry lines, and lack of proper organization. Some concertgoers said they waited for hours to get inside, while others couldn’t enter at all. Several also complained about rude behavior from staff.

One attendee shared, “We reached before 7 PM, but it took almost two hours just to get near the gate. There was no crowd control, no volunteers, and no proper entry system.”

Another added, “There were no separate lines for VIPs or regular tickets. We stood in line since 6:30 and entered after 8 PM, while some people without tickets got in easily.”

However, others defended the organizers, saying the situation got out of hand because too many people arrived after the gates had already closed. “We entered smoothly around 5:30 PM,” one attendee wrote. “They clearly announced the gates would close at 7 PM. If people came late, that’s not the management’s fault.”

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Ali Zafar to Headline Flood Relief Concert in Lahore

Local music sensations unite for a noble cause to support people affected by floods across the country.

A star-studded lineup—featuring Aima Baig, Goher Mumtaz, Arif Lohar, Danyal Zafar, Ali Noor, Natasha Baig, and Ali Zafar—joins forces as Ali Zafar spearheads the initiative through the Ali Zafar Foundation.

Organisers will host the much-anticipated flood relief concert at the Alhamra Open Air Cultural Complex in Lahore.

They plan the mega event to aid flood-affected communities nationwide and promise the biggest music lineup of the year.

Sharing details on social media, organisers urge fans to book tickets early via Ticket Wala (@ticketwalapk) as they anticipate overwhelming demand.

The slogan for the night, “All on one stage, one night, one cause,” captures the spirit of unity behind the initiative.

Ali Zafar, long associated with philanthropic work, thanks fellow musicians for joining hands in the cause.

Hum TV and other cultural partners collaborate with the organisers to maximise fundraising efforts.

Pakistan has endured devastating floods in recent years, displacing millions and destroying countless livelihoods.

Through this event, the organisers aim not only to raise critical funds but also to send a powerful message of solidarity and resilience.

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Mishi Khan and Iffat Omar’s online feud escalates on social media

Iffat Omar and Mishi Khan are at odds on social media during one of Pakistan’s most challenging times. The nation is in turmoil with political instability, allegations of unfair elections, and student protests over various issues. Adding to the tension is the news of an alleged rape of a minor girl, which has intensified the atmosphere. As with many rape cases in the country, details remain murky, and few are speaking with confidence. However, the youth are resolute, standing against victim-blaming and committing to the fight for justice, despite facing criticism.

Outspoken celebrities Mishi Khan and Iffat Omar hold conflicting views on the situation. Iffat Omar argues that the crisis is driven by fake news, while Mishi Khan is calling for justice. Iffat supports Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, tweeting that the unrest stems from the chaos caused by the political party PTI.