Crowd Can Be Seen At Lime Tree

Team Pakistan went into Semi Finals for the fourth consecutive time. Whole the Nation was excited about the match. Big Screens were set all around the capital city Islamabad. Kuch Khaas also arranged Big Screen at Lime Tree. Green was bleeding all around. A huge crowd numbering nearly 400 came to the event. It was a huge event by Kuch Khaas and a one remember able in history. Though Pakistan lost but the spirits of the fans were still high. People kept on praying till the end and they supported their team till the end.

Reported on 4th of October, 2012 ,Thursday at Kuch Khaas Lime Tree House #1 , Street #1, F-6/3 Islamabad


Official Event Page:  http://www.facebook.com/events/446613395380837/ 

This Interview was taken at OMG by Kuch Khaas.( Partners of Islo Times )

Intro : Usman Raees is the son of Legandary Voilen Player USTAD RAEES AHMED.

Islo Times : When did you start singing ?
Usman Raees: This is my first time that I am singing at any platform. [Kuch Khaas].

Islo Times : Who is your music teacher ?
Usman Raees:   Well, I learnt from my Father [ Ustad raees Ahmed]. I've been learning since I was a child.

Islo Times : Who is your favourite artist ?
Usman Raees: I like Shafqat Amanat Ali khan, sonu nigam etc.

Islo Times : Your basic format to sing ?
Usman Raees: Classical.

Islo Times : What song do you love to sing ?
Usman Raees: Tere bin nai lagda dil mera dholna by Nusrat.

Islo Times : When are you going to sing your own song ?
Usman Raees: Umm, I wanna complete my graduation first. After that, I will start music professionally.

Islo Times : Who inspires you ?
Usman Raees: Shafqat Amanat Ali Khan.  

This Interview was taken at OMG by Kuch Khaas.( Partners of Islo Times )


Islo Times :When did you form the band ?
Over Drive : In december, 2009.

Islo Times : Your vocalist name ?
Over Drive : Hassan Murad.

Islo Times : Your basic format to play ?
Over Drive : WE play POP and ALternative ROCk.

Islo Times : Do you guys have your own SONGS ?
Over Drive : Yes, we made a song named as 'Land of the rising sun' on Japan's Earth Quake disastors and We were appreciated.

Islo Times : Your best performance ever ?
Over Drive : Ummm, Well It's hard to figure out but our performance, in our school [ CItY SCHOOL, Isb], was memorable. It was really energatic.

Islo Times : What are your future plans ?
Over Drive :  Vocalist wanna be a MUSIC Producer. He is going to NEW YORK CITY very soon for doing graduation in music.

Islo Times : So, will you guys close down your band ?
Over Drive : Of course NOT, we shall reunite it with more passion and ambitions.

Islo Times : Who is the founder of the band ?
Over Drive :  Lead Guitarist Ali sohail wanted to make a band. He made it when he found Hassan Murad for vocals.

Islo Times : Your favourite artists ?
Over Drive :  Nusrat Fateh Ali khan, Nickelback and many more.

This Interview was taken at OMG by Kuch Khaas.( Partners of Islo Times )


Islo Times : What is your format ?
Zain ul Abdin : I do rap.

Islo Times : Who inspired you ?
Zain ul Abdin :  I like Eminem.

Islo Times : What song do you like the most ?
Zain ul Abdin :  Eminem's Lose Yourself.

Islo Times : Have you ever performed anywhere before 'Kuch khaas' ?
Zain ul Abdin : NO, It was my first experience.

Islo Times : Did you enjoy it ?
Zain ul Abdin : Yea, a lot.

Islo Times : What do you do execpt it ?
Zain ul Abdin :  I am doing Engineering from Air University Islamabad.

Islo Times : So, what are you planning for future ?
Zain ul Abdin :  I would like to complete my studies first and will never leave my passion.

Islo Times : Did your family support to be an artist ?
Zain ul Abdin : Yes, my family supports me.

This Interview was taken at OMG by Kuch Khaas.( Partners of Islo Times )

Islo Times : Your vocalist name ?
Talaash :  Asad ameer

Islo Times : When did you form the band ?
Talaash : We formed it in April 2012.

Islo Times : What song do you guys love to play?
Talaash : Waqt by EP.

Islo Times : Do you guys have launched your own songs ?
Talaash :  Not yet, but we are working on it. Soon We will be releasing it.

Islo Times : What do you guys do except music?
Talaash : We all are students.

Islo Times : What is your baic format ?
Talaash : We play Rock and Pop songs.

This Interview was taken at OMG by Kuch Khaas.( Partners of Islo Times )

Islo Times :  Your format to sing ?
Aimal : I sing soft music English songs.

 
Islo Times : Who is your favorite artist ?
Aimal : Bruno mars, Adele

Islo Times : Do you have your own songs ?
Aimal : NO, not yet. I am just 15.I'll be planning after 18. :P

Islo Times : Your favorite song ?
Aimal : Just the way you are by Bruno Mars

 
Islo Times : What is music for you ?
Aimal : Well, I want to keep singing for the rest of my life.

 
Islo Times :  What is about your education ?
Aimal : I am doing O levels from Froebel's International School.
      

                                                                   Rayyan Malik

• • Name : Muhammad rayyan malik
    
    
    Nick Name : M.Ray
    
    
    D.O.B : 12 jan 1994
    
    
    Favorite dish : beef steak (well done)
    
    
    Islo Times : Who inspired you to become a DJ?? Inspirations?

    M.RAY : Jean michelle jaar,paul van dyk and armin van burren
    
    
    Islo Times : While becoming a DJ did your family supported you ?
    M.RAY : it wasn't an easy task to accomplish given the fact i grew up in a religious family..but my uncle helped me alot and supported my dream.
    
    Islo Times : What else do you do except DJing?
    M.RAY : i like playing football..ummm I'm mostly playing my piano in free time.
    
    Islo Times : How did you start DJing ?What was your age when you started mixing sounds ?
    M.RAY : i was about 15 and my brother used to listen to these type of mixes and 
    Islo Times : Who's throwing the best parties at the moment?
    M.RAY : i don't know,it just happened and i just got attached to it ever since.
    My cousin threw this birthday party.lol.
    
    Islo Times : What's the best event you've played at ?
    M.RAY : Techno night at NUST.
    
    Islo Times : Was there any embarrassing moment when you were DJing ?
    M.RAY : Adeles "set fire to the rain" started playing instead of tiestos "speed rail"..everyone looked at me like i was some kind of emo freak of nature.
    When was the first time you performed in front of a large audience?
    At RMUN (roots model united nation)
    
    Islo Times : What's your favourite tune of all time?
    M.RAY : Dimitri Vegas and like mike "mammoth".
    
    Islo Times : Funniest thing that ever happened at an event?
    M.RAY : There was this one time,i was jumping to a beat and i fell off the stage while the headphones were still on my ears..HAHA that was funny!
    my strengths are mixing,transitions and build-ups..my weakness are i cannot perform at a crowd who doesn't appreciate trance,house and dance music.
    
    Islo Times : What do you think in Pakistan is there any scope for DJ’s or electro music ??
    M.RAY : In the recent years people have started to appreciate and dance to trance and house music..but it is still a minority.We have great emerging talent
    and i think Pakistan has great potential for DJ's and the type of music we play.
    
    Islo Times : Compare yourself and DJ Tiesto ??

    M.RAY : There is no comparison. He is my idol and one of the greats..it will take a miracle for me to fill his shoes.
    
    
    Islo Times :  Where do you see yourself in next few years ?? 
    M.RAY : Producing great music to which you can dance too!
    Islo Times : What are the major achievements you have got till now?? 

    M.RAY : NUMUN,RMUN,At Concert intros.
    
    
    Islo Times : What is your relationship status??? 
    M.RAY : I'm single and i have no plans yet.
    
    
    Islo Times : How do you connect with your fans?? Any message for your fans???

    
    M.RAY : i stay in contact with them through facebook page and usually i spin around alot in the twin cities so i meet most of them..msg for my fans
    "One world One party..party on!"
    Views about Islotimes :
    M.RAY : i think it's a great medium for upcoming artists to connect with the general public and establish themselves further..I think islotimes should keep
    up the good work!

Name : Sibra Sharmeen Rana

Nickname : Sib,Sibii, sibuu, sibruu 

D.O.B: 25th June 1991

Favorite Food: Everything my mom cooks  But apart from that I love Biryani, I like eating junkfood, i guess i live for that  haha

Zodiac Sign: Cancer





Islotimes: While becoming a singer did your family supported you ??

Sibra: Yes, MashAllah my family has supported me everytime, Specially my Amma is a big time Supporter. 

Islotimes: What else do you do except singing ??

Sibra: I like to pose  and i like teasing my friends 

Islotimes: Which one is your fav movie ? 

Sibra: I don't actually have one fav movie, alot of them  Titanic, Home Alone,Twilight, K.K.H.H, Dil to pagal hai, Ham apke hain kaun and many more 

Islotimes: What was your age when you started singing ?

Sibra: Bachpan se hi. LOL. I remember i was in grade 1, when i sung on stage at my school just because my teacher told me 

Islotimes: What's the best event you've played at ???

Sibra: Recently i did a gig at Cafe eclipse. It was really Awesome. 

Islotimes: Was there any embarrassing moment when you were singing ??

Sibra: Yes, there is one actually, I was performing at my uni and while i was singing the light was suddenly gone. and i was standing on the stage with the mic, the crowd was hooting and everything, it was quite embarassing.

Islotimes: When was the first time you performed in front of a large audience ??

Sibra: I've participated in alot of competitions, so while i was really young, i have always performed infront of large audience.

Islotimes: What's your favourite tune of all time?

Sibra:  Live while we're young By One Direction

Islotimes: Funniest thing that ever happened at an event?

Sibra: Yes, actually in my university, i performed at the Farewell party and afterwards when i was about to leave, a guy came to me and was like mai apko sari raat dhondta rha but ap mje mili nai. hahahha, it made me laugh.

Islotimes: What are the major achievements you have got till now?

Sibra: I have got alot of trophies and Cups for the singing competitions i've been to. Recently i have also won a trophy for the Inter- University singing competiton.

Islotimes: Who's your favourite actor?

Sibra: Ranbir Kapoor, Ashton kutcher, Matt lanter and Chad Michael Murray

Islotimes: What are you studying ?

Sibra: I'm doing my bachelors in Development Studies

Islotimes: Relationship status: 

Sibra: Commited with my parents 

Islotimes: Describe your self in few line : 

Sibra: I love people, who love me. I'm a fun loving girl and i try to create memories. And i never loose hope  x

Islotimes: Views about Islo times: 

Sibra: Good effort by you people, to motivate new talent. Keep it up. 


OFFICIAL FAN PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sibra-Sharmeen-Rana/296600227053193

Pakistan goes head-to-head with Sri Lanka in the first semi-final of the World T20. Come to Kuch Khaas and watch the GLADIATORS in GREEN kick the LANKAN LION'S *ahem*. Wear you team's t-shirt, bring your horns and show support to our team! TICKET: Rs.200 (Rs.50 redeemable at the Lime Tree) VENUE: Kuch Khaas - House # 1, St. 1, Main Margalla Road, F-6/3, Islamabad. NOTE: Due to limited capacity gates will be closed once the seats have been filled. Kindly ensure punctuality!

Thursday 4th October, 2012

A public event from Kuch Khas! It was epic event , underground singers were performing but they were performing pretty good . Kuch Khas has done a great job to expose off the skills of underground singers of Islamabad.It was the best of the best and guarantee an amazing night of performers.Many Underground singers performed that night as we are a media team and we took interviews of some of the singers.oh my gig at kuch khaas , new upcoming musicians were there.they first did have an auditions for all that.team kuch khaas selects the best ones from auditions and let them present their talents among a good gathering. kuch khaas basically gives a  platform to the talented people.esp. who deserve it.kuch khaas selects the performers on the merit.in OMG! some talented youngsters were showing their abilities.
Performing bands and musician were :
1. Talaash
2. 'Mehrang' the band.
3. Jasim & Mansoor
4. Aimal Shoaib
5. Zafar Elahi
6. Hijre Malal
7. Z'en
8. Zainab Qaiserani
9. Bakhshi Brothers
10. Overdrive

                                         
                                                                                                                                                                                 

 Hijr-e-Malal ( The band )

When did you form your band ?
 A : We formed it in 2009.
Where are you from, basically ?
A : We are from Rawalpindi.
What is music for you ?
 A : It is like my life. I will never leave it.
Did you face some restrictions when  you guys were starting ?
A : Yes, lots of.
Who is the founder of the band ?
 A: Lead Vocalist SHAHDAB formed it.
Who inspired you the most, SHAHDAB ?
 A : I love Nusrat Fateh ALI khan's vocals. He is a real legand. I inspire him.
What is your main format of singing ?
 A : We play Sufi plus Rock.
Have you composed some your own songs ?
 A : yes, we have made many songs. now, We are working on a video track.
What you guys do except singing ?
 A : We all are doing jobs.
your best performance, you like the most ?
 A : Ummm, we are still looking forward for the best one.

                                     

                   
                OVER DRIVE!
   When did you form the band ?
A:  In december,  2009.
your vocalist name ?
A : Hassan Murad.
your basic format to play ?
A : WE play POP and ALternative ROCk.
Do you guys have your own SONGS ?
A : Yes, we made a song named as 'Land of the rising sun' on Japan's Earth Quake disastors and We were appreciated.
Your best performance ever ?
A : Ummm, Well It's hard to figure out but our performance, in our school [ CItY SCHOOL, Isb], was memorable. It was really energatic.
What are your future plans ?
A : Vocalist wanna be a MUSIC Producer. He is going to NEW YORK CITY very soon for doing graduation in music.
So, will you guys close down your band ?
A : Of course NOT, we shall reunite it with more passion and ambitions.
Who is the founder of the band ?
A : Lead Guitarist Ali sohail wanted to make a band. He made it when he found Hassan Murad for vocals.
Your favourite artists ?
A : Nusrat Fateh Ali khan, Nickelback and many more.

                                                                                     

Islo Times : When did you form your band ?
Hijre Malal : We formed it in 2009.

Islo Times : Where are you from, basically ?
Hijre Malal : We are from Rawalpindi.

Islo Times : What is music for you ?
Hijre Malal : It is like my life. I will never leave it.

Islo Times : Did you face some restrictions when  you guys were starting ?
Hijre Malal : Yes, lots of.

Islo Times : Who is the founder of the band ?
Hijre Malal :  Lead Vocalist SHAHDAB formed it.

Islo Times : Who inspired you the most, SHAHDAB ?
Shadab : I love Nusrat Fateh ALI khan's vocals. He is a real legand. I inspire him.

Islo Times : What is your main format of singing ?
Hijre Malal : We play Sufi plus Rock.

Islo Times : Have you composed some your own songs ?
Hijre Malal :  yes, we have made many songs. now, We are working on a video track.

Islo Times : What you guys do except singing ?
Hijre Malal : We all are doing jobs.

Islo Times : your best performance, you like the most ?
Hijre Malal : Ummm, we are still looking forward for the best one.

            



                   He could have been the King of all Arabia, but he declined. He was offered all of the wealth of Arabia, but he couldn't be bought. The mission which was to he undertaken by this outstanding Messenger was far superior to the material offerings of the then Pagan Arabs.Muhammad's life from his birth to his Prophethood was governed by simplicity. His childhood was saddened by the death of his parents, then by the death of his grandfather who took charge of him. He was left to the care of his uncle, Abu Talib who became so infatuated with Muhammad (PBUH) that he took care of him as though he were his own child.               

                 Though Muhammad (PBUH) was a Messenger of God, he did not leave the world but to the contrary became an integral part of it. He was husband, father, grandfather, businessman, leader, organizer, motivator, mediator, and educator and indeed most successful in all of the above. He was loved by all who knew him to the extent that even the Meccans who at times attempted to Hi him felt deeply enough that they oftentimes presented to him very attractive offers if he would be willing to stop the spread of Islam.His trustworthiness was so great that the Jews of Medina and the Christians would keep their money with him realizing that with Muhammad (PBUH) there was no need to worry.Muhammad spent his life in love and respect for others. His intelligence and ability to concentrate and listen attentively to anyone, who spoke to him, gained for him trust even between one tribe and another.





             As we know some hatred powers tried to make a film Nauzbillah about the life of our Prophet (PBUH) but they didn't knew that we the Muslims are united for our religion and when the worldly powers try to point us we show the world that we are powerful not they . All over the world protests took place due to this sad thing happened in America. Many of those protests were not for our Prophet (PBUH) but the people destroyed their own country. 
         
                Over 150 young Pakistanis including students and members of the working class converged at Faisal Mosque here on Friday for a peaceful protest condemning the anti-Islamic movie ‘Innocence of Muslims.’

"Lets tell the world that we've been hurt by the movie. However, our religion teaches us to be 

peaceful and tolerant. We protest, but peacefully. Lets show our unity, love and humility by 

praying together. Say NO to hate speech and violence!" 

            

Name: Xyra Rizvi
Nickname: Nil 

D.O.B: 12th Jan 

Favorite dish: Chicken Biryani 

Zodiac sign: Capricorn

Islotimes: While becoming a photographer did your family supported you ?
Xyra Rizvi: Yes, It wouldn't have been possible without their support 

Islotimes: What else do you do except photography?
Xyra Rizvi: By profession, I am User Interface Designer and a Technical Writer. Other than that, I recently started my own jewelry line too.

Islotimes: Which one is your fav movie ?
Xyra Rizvi:  The Green Mile, The Shawshank Redemption, Sommersby, Sabrina, Autumn in Newyork, Ciy of Angels, 3 Idiots, Forrest Gump

Islotimes: How did you start photography ?What was your age when you started photography ? 
Xyra Rizvi:  I started it about 5 years ago using my cell phone camera.

Islotimes: What's the best event you've Shoot at ?
Xyra Rizvi:  Serena Hotel, Islamabad

Islotimes: Was there any embarrassing moment when you were doing photography ?
Xyra Rizvi: Never. I have THE BEST clients in the world.

Islotimes: What's your favourite song of all time?
Xyra Rizvi:  Not into Music 

Islotimes: Funniest thing that ever happened at a shoot ?
Xyra Rizvi:  I was shooting this event and a little girl came upto me and said "Aap school gayee hoteen to ye kaam na kerna perta". 
It was hilarious 

Islotimes: Your first photography shoot event ? 
Xyra Rizvi:  Pearl Continental, Rawalpindi

Islotimes: What are the major achievements you have got till now?
Xyra Rizvi: The biggest achievement is the way my clients give me a warm welcome into their families and their hearts when I 
am shooting for them. Its the best feeling in the world.

Islotimes: Who's your favourite actor? 
Xyra Rizvi:  George Clooney, Richard Gere, Catherine Zeta Jones, Vinona Ryder 

Islotimes: What are you studying ?
Xyra Rizvi:  I am a Computer Science Graduate.

Relationship status: Married

Describe your self in few line : I am a very focussed individual who believes in following her dreams because I believe that since we live only for once, we MUST live 
it the way we want!

Islotimes: Views about Islo times ? 
Xyra Rizvi: A great effort to introduce young talent from the Capital to the world 

                                                                 XYRA RIZVI