Pakistani actress Mahira Khan bags ‘Artist in Fashion’ award at EMIGALA ceremony in Dubai 

Pakistani actress Mahira Khan bags ‘Artist in Fashion’ award at EMIGALA ceremony in Dubai, UAE on April 29, 2024. (theemigala/Instagram)
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Updated 30 April 2024
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Pakistani actress Mahira Khan bags ‘Artist in Fashion’ award at EMIGALA ceremony in Dubai 

  • EMIGALA awards in Dubai acknowledge creative and innovative impacts in the beauty and fashion industries
  • With a string of successful projects in film and TV, Mahira Khan is considered Pakistan’s most successful actress 

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani actress Mahira Khan bagged the “Artist in Fashion” award at the recently held prestigious EMIGALA awards in Dubai, where some of the world’s biggest names in fashion and beauty worldwide were honored. 

Khan was in attendance at the award ceremony held at Festival Bay in Dubai on Apr. 27 and 28. The event featured an array of A-list attendees such as Brazilian-American beauty personality Camila Coelho, Lebanese-British fashion entrepreneur Karen Wazen, Dubai Bling star Loujain Adada, social media sensation Narins Beauty, Indian singer Arjit Singh and Khan, among others. 

The EMIGALA awards acknowledge the creative and innovative impacts of global celebrities in the realms of beauty and fashion.

“The Artist in Fashion, Mahira Khan,” Emi Gala Awards wrote on Instagram with a picture of Khan posing with her trophy on Monday. 

Khan is counted among Pakistan’s most prolific actresses, gaining widespread recognition for her work in her country’s entertainment industry. The Pakistani actress became a household name after a string of successful drama serials following which she forayed into movies and made her mark across the border in India. 

She had her Bollywood debut opposite iconic actor Shah Rukh Khan in a crime action film, “Raees,” which was released in 2017. The Pakistani celebrity was also working on other Indian movie projects, though they could not take off when relations between the two countries deteriorated in 2016 after an Indian army brigade headquarters came under attack in Uri. The administration in New Delhi suspected Pakistan’s involvement which was denied by officials in Islamabad.

In 2021 Khan achieved another milestone when she debuted at the Cannes Film Festival, representing L’Oreal Paris Hair in her country. She has also represented various renowned local brands such as Elan, Zohra Rahman, and Menahel and Mehreen. 
 


Pakistan, Iran resolve to strengthen trade cooperation, work for regional peace

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Pakistan, Iran resolve to strengthen trade cooperation, work for regional peace

  • Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar speaks to Iranian counterpart Seyyed Abbas Araghchi
  • Pakistan, Iran have attempted to enhance bilateral trade to $10 billion in recent years

ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan vowed on Sunday to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, connectivity, various other sectors and work for regional peace, the Pakistani foreign ministry said in a statement.

Pakistan and Iran have attempted to enhance bilateral trade and commerce in recent years. The two neighbors have set up border markets and discussed barter trade to get around banking and currency restrictions.

Sanctions and foreign exchange shortages remain key hurdles for Iran, making barter systems and cross-border markets central to its trade strategy with Pakistan.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, who also serves as Pakistan’s foreign minister, spoke to Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi over the phone on Sunday during which the two discussed regional developments. 

“Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in trade, connectivity and people-to-people ties, and reiterated their resolve to work closely together for regional peace and development,” the Pakistani foreign office said in a statement. 

Pakistan and Iran have attempted to enhance bilateral trade to $10 billion. However, apart from sanctions and foreign exchange shortages, ties between the two countries remain complicated due to security issues. 

Pakistan and Iran have remained at odds over instability along their shared, porous border that even led to a missile exchange between them in 2024. Both countries, however, were quick to move to ease tensions.

Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian visited Pakistan in August this year, during which the two countries signed agreements to enhance bilateral trade to $10 billion by 2028. 

Both countries have also consistently criticized Israel for its war on Gaza and repeated violations of a fragile ceasefire brokered by world powers, including the US.