Fashion Week in Pakistan

Pakistani models present creations by the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design during PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week in Lahore, Pakistan, on April 15, 2012. Fashion shows have become commonplace in cities like Karachi and have even been held in conservative Peshawar, near areas where the Taliban hold sway.

Pakistani model presents a creation of Fashion Era designers during Islamabad Fashion Week on April 11, 2012, in Islamabad, Pakistan. Designs shown during the week ranged from Western pret-a-porter styles to elaborate bridal outfits to heavily embroidered traditional formal wear.

A Pakistani model presents a creation by Pakistani designer Zonia Anwaar, during PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week in Lahore, Pakistan, on April 14, 2012.

Pakistani models present creations of Pakistani designers Asifa and Nabeel, during PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week in Lahore, Pakistan, on April 14, 2012.

A Pakistani model presents a creation by designer Obaid Sheikh during Bridal Couture Week in Karachi, Pakistan, April 13, 2012.

A model presents a creation by Pakistani designers Misbah and Saba during Bridal Couture Week in Karachi, Pakistan, April 13, 2012.

A Pakistani model presents a creation by designer Nadia Chhotani during Bridal Couture Week in Karachi, Pakistan, April 13, 2012.

A model presents a creation by Pakistani designers Misbah and Saba during Bridal Couture Week in Karachi, Pakistan, April 13, 2012.

A Pakistani model presents a creation by designer Obaid Sheikh during Bridal Couture Week in Karachi, Pakistan, April 13, 2012.

A Pakistani model presents a creation of Pakistani designer Mohsin Ali during PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week, in Lahore, Pakistan, on April 13, 2012.

A Pakistani model presents a creation of Gift University designers during Islamabad Fashion Week, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2012.

A Pakistani model presents a creation by designer Obaid Sheikh during Bridal Couture Week in Karachi, Pakistan, April 13, 2012.

Pakistani models present creations by Pakistani designer Cara during Bridal Couture Week in Karachi, Pakistan, April 15, 2012.

Models present creations by Pakistani designers Misbah and Saba during Bridal Couture Week in Karachi, Pakistan, April 13, 2012.

A Pakistani model presents a creation by Pakistani designer Cara during Bridal Couture Week in Karachi, Pakistan, April 15, 2012.

A Pakistani model presents a creation of Pakistani designer Hammad Ur Rehman during PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week, in Lahore, Pakistan, April 15, 2012.

A Pakistani model presents a creation by Pakistani designer Karma during PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week, in Lahore, Pakistan, April 15, 2012.

A Pakistani model presents a creation of Gift University designers during Islamabad Fashion Week in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2012.

Pakistani model presents a creation of Gift University designers during a Fashion Week in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 12, 2012.

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A Pakistani model presents a creation of Gift University designers during a Fashion Week in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 12, 2012.

A Pakistani model presents a creation by Pakistani designer Karma during PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week, in Lahore, Pakistan, April 15, 2012.

A model presents a creation by Pakistani designers Misbah and Saba during Bridal Couture Week in Karachi, Pakistan, April 13, 2012.

A Pakistani model presents a creation by designer Ruby Shekel during Bridal Couture Week in Karachi, Pakistan, on April 14, 2012.