QYT’s TALE TWO CITIES

London

Event planner Qasimyar Tiwana, or QYT as he is fondly known, spent part of his summer in London with wife Sana and daughter Rania. “While I prefer New York in the summer, I like London because it speaks to the lover of all things classic and opulent in me,” he tells us. From enjoying traditional English tea to staying at the iconic Ritz to browsing through Portobello for vintage finds, QYT shares glimpses from his holiday.

QYT with childhood bestie Sadia Siddiqui. — One of my fave things about London is hanging out with childhood bestie Sadia Siddiqui.

Looking for antiques at Portobello Market.

Richmond Park, a sight for sore eyes and the ideal place to while away a lazy afternoon.

One of my favourite restaurants in the city, and not just because of how gorgeous its exterior is.

Catching up with Gina, pop icon Zohaib Hassan’s wife and my classmate while growing up in Isloo.

QYT With Sana and Rania. — With my girls Sana and Rania.

Putting our feet up after yet another crazy day of shopping and socializing.

Village Muzaffarabad

“When the madness of city life starts to take its toll on me, I escape to my village near Sargodha, named after my great grandfather Malik Muzaffaryar Tiwana,” says QYT. Home here is a 200-year-old haveli built by Qasim’s ancestors, which boasts a rich heritage, including serving as the birthplace of Sir Khizar Hayat Tiwana, Prime Minister of pre-partition Punjab. “My late mother was deeply attached to this house and its grand interior is a reflection of her taste. My brothers Asimyar and Ali Abbas and I keep it unchanged to carry her legacy forward.”