About Us
Brides & You was launched in Lahore, Pakistan, in 2001 as a quarterly fashion & lifestyle magazine. Its gripping editorial content, including exclusive photo shoots of famous bridal designers, makeup artists, and jewelers, helped it to rise to the top in glossies in Pakistan, India, the UK, the UAE, and Canada. A wide variety of topics covered in each issue ranged from fashion to lifestyle, from events to exceptional celebrity interviews, and from vacation/honeymoon hotspots to serious issues such as psychosexual problems, health, and relationship advice. Brides & You connects its readers to the world of Pakistani fashion at a global level.
EDITORIAL TEAM
INJILA BAQIR ZEESHAN
Editor-in-Chief
Injila Baqir Zeeshan has served as editor-in-chief of Brides & You since its launch in 2001, bringing more than three decades of experience in journalism, publishing, and editorial leadership. She has shaped the magazine’s editorial vision, content strategy, and overall direction, leading its growth into Pakistan’s largest-selling quarterly fashion and lifestyle magazine during its print years (2001–2018) and successfully steering its transition into a leading digital media brand.
In addition to her role at Brides & You, Injila has held senior editorial positions at leading Pakistani newspapers, including The Nation, Daily Times, and Pakistan Today. She pioneered Pakistan’s first daily lifestyle page at Daily Times and later launched and edited the highly successful weekly Sunday magazine, The Lounge, for Pakistan Today.
A widely published journalist since 1992, her articles and features have appeared in numerous national and international publications, including The News, The Nation, Daily Times, Pakistan Today, Herald, Pique, Eastern Eye (UK), Me & My Wedding, She, and Movie magazines.
Injila studied English Literature and Journalism at Kinnaird College, earned a Master’s degree in English Literature from the University of the Punjab, and further pursued creative writing studies at Exeter College, Oxford, UK.
MEHREEN KHAN
Managing Director
Mehreen Khan has served as Managing Director of Brides & You since 2002, providing strategic leadership for one of the region’s leading fashion and lifestyle magazines. She oversees the publication’s editorial, commercial, financial and operational functions, ensuring the highest standards of publishing while driving brand growth, business development and digital transformation.
A key member of the magazine’s leadership team, Mehreen has been instrumental in shaping its long-term success through her creative direction, project management and operational oversight. She coordinates closely with designers, advertisers, photographers, stylists, production teams and other stakeholders to deliver every issue to the highest standard. She has led the planning and execution of the magazine’s major initiatives, including cover productions, fashion forums, special projects and high-profile event coverage, ensuring seamless collaboration across all aspects of the publication.
NABILA ZAR MALICK
Editorial Advisor
Nabila Zar Malick has done her master’s in English Literature from Punjab University, Lahore, and in International Journalism from City University, London, UK, and has long-standing experience in journalism. She has also worked at various NGOs in Pakistan, currently working at United Nations Women. She has been an editorial advisor for Brides & You since its conception.
ALIYA AZHAR
Social Media Editor
Spending a good number of years in the advertising world, Aliya Azhar makes for an eager and innovative digital media supervisor. Overflowing with creative ideas, she has worked for several brands. She aspires to change the notion of love and wishes to bring about a positive change in society through her work. Apart from this, she’s a foodie, loves good music, and believes in meditation when the going gets tough.
SADIA SALMAN
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS
Sadia Salman is a certified nutritionist from Tufts University, USA, and the CEO of Diet by Design (Int’l). She has years of experience in treating patients with various health issues through food both in Pakistan and in Canada. Most of her work is on managing diseases like hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, etc. through weight management. She believes in building a healthy community by educating the masses in any capacity that she can.
MOHAMMED ABDUL GHAFFAR KHAN
Mohammed holds a high distinction in an honors BA in experiential education and arts management from the University of Toronto. He enjoys art in all its forms: films, theater, and arts festivals. Mohammed has climbed to the height of 4000 meters on Mount Rakaposhi and scuba-dived to the depths of the Arabian Sea to clean coral reefs. From being a part of the WWF snow leopard conservation project in northern Pakistan to leading tree plantation drives in the rural areas, Mohammed is always up for a new and meaningful adventure. Obsessed with social media, he runs one of the most successful pages for the youth. He spearheaded the digital transformation of Brides & You by employing integrated marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and increase sales. He contributes columns on topics of restaurant reviews and travel.
SUMEHA KHALID
Sumeha Khalid is a former editor of MAG- The Weekly and a freelance journalist who writes for various publications. She has been regularly contributing to Brides & You from Karachi.
BEENISH MAHMOOD
Beenish Mahmood has a master’s in English literature. She has been working in the field of magazine journalism for almost a decade. She has worked at Pakistan Today and writes for various online blogs.
Rashid Nawaz
Website Content & Social Media Manager
Rashid Nawaz is a digital growth specialist with experience in website content management and social media marketing. He manages and publishes entertainment content for BridesAndYou.com while overseeing its Facebook and Instagram accounts. His expertise includes social media management and measurable digital audience growth.