Renowned Pakistani authors choose their favourite reads of 2009.

Newsline heralds the new year by spotlighting five young designers creating buzz: James Abidi, Mahin Hussain, Tayyab Bombal, Feeha Jamshed and Rizwanullah.

Military cuts, coats and caps turned heads on the ramps this year, as a few designers decided to pay a sartorial tribute to the army.

St. Gallen management consulting published a list of the most innovative Swiss brands of 2009 at Victorinox was among them.

Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan in London Dreams pair up as best buddies whose friendship is tested by the travails of success and stardom.

What do Shaan, Shehzad Roy and Sana Safinaz have in common?

“Pakistani art has, undoubtedly, come into its own, but where are all the big collectors?” asks artist and gallery director Riffat Alvi.

In the heart of Saddar, there are artists who sit by the roadside painting and sketching, oblivious to the commercial rat race and the deafening city din.

Shafaq Habib’s themed jewellery show in October set itself apart from regular fashion shows with its prowling cat burglars.

Despite having to postpone Karachi Fashion Week in the wake of heightened security alerts across the country, the CEO of Fashion Pakistan, Ayesha Tammy Haq, remains hopeful: “I hope to take the council to another level where fashion becomes a serious business.”