Fashion show held in terror-hit Pak province

A fashion show that showcased the work of 50 designers and attracted the Pakistani elite was held in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, often in the news as the bastion of religious conservatism.
The fashion show, held by a private entrepreneur in Peshawar yesterday, which displayed the work of over 50 designers from across the country appears to be a sign of change.
Peshawar's elite were audience to an ensemble of products, ranging from wedding classics to formal dresses and casual wear, The Dawn reported today.
The fashion show served to refute the notion that the region has no tolerance for modern notions of fashion and self-expression, the report said.

Some of Pakistan's top models, Rachel, Sana Raza, Kiran Chaudhry, Maria Chaudhry, Noor Khan and Saba had the rare opportunity to take part in the event, many of whom left with the message that 'all is not gloomy back in KP and FATA'.
The province has been hit by sectarian as well as terrorist violence.
Earlier this week, militants beheaded three members of an anti-Taliban militia and kidnapped four more in the lawless Khyber Agency, located a short distance from the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa capital.