According to shopkeepers and roadside women vendors, bicolour accessories specially Bengals demand high ahead of Independence Day, with people of all ages especially the youth thronging roadside stalls that have sprung up all over the country.

An 18ct yellow gold Yachtmaster II, priced at PS29,100; a Bicolour Cosmograph Daytona, priced at PS11,250; and a Bicolour Submariner Date, priced at PS8950.

A ladies' Breitling Callistino SQ 18ct Bezel, Bicolour (18ct/steel) watch.

It boasts a contrasting colour for the roof line and for aerodynamic elements plus larger 17-inch bicolour alloy wheels.

Kate Winslet, who awed everyone with her hourglass like figure at the red carpet of the Venice Film festival, had donned a colour-blocked Bicolour Octavia number created by the 40-year-old fashion designer.

For patio tubs Greigii hybrids such as Mary Ann (cream and red bicolour) and Sweet Lady (vermillion) grow to 20cm to 30cm, with attractive foliage.

The fountain pen comes equipped with an 18-carat bicolour gold nib; the nib module and practical cartridge/converter system extend when the end of the barrel is twisted, so that the pen can be refilled or the nib changed.

Most easily found in nurseries and garden centres is Eucomis bicolour, with green foliage and flowers, but new varieties have been introduced in the past few years.

ISLAMABAD -- With Independence day approaching, Bakeries all across the Islamabad city wore a festive look as people came out in large numbers for placing advance booking orders for special bicolour Cakes to celebrate Azadi day with their loved ones.

White Star and Yellow Star are joined by Star Surprise, a blush-pink variety, and Star Elite, a deep rose and yellow bicolour. All grow to around 120cm (4ft) and are excellent for summer and autumn border displays.