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  • Video: Guru Randhawa reveals for whom he made the chartbuster song ‘Lagdi Lahore Di’

    Video: Guru Randhawa reveals for whom he made the chartbuster song ‘Lagdi Lahore Di’

    Popular Indian singer Guru Randhawa has revealed that he made the song, Lagdi Lahore Di for an actual model from Lahore who wanted to feature in his music video but couldn’t due to the ongoing political tensions.

    The popular singer worked with Saba Qamar during that time in Hindi Medium, Saba featured in his chartbuster song Tenu Suit Suita Karda.

    Saba Qamar wishes a speedy recovery to Guru Randhawa - Daily Times

    Earlier this year the Patola singer appreciated Sarah Khan’s beauty with an Instagram comment.

    Interestingly Guru belongs to a village on the outskirts of Wagah Border.

  • Maryam Nawaz remembers her ‘rukhsati’, shares favourite pictures from Junaid’s wedding

    Maryam Nawaz remembers her ‘rukhsati’, shares favourite pictures from Junaid’s wedding

    PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz has shared her favourite photos from her son Junaid Safdar’s Nikkah in London and remembered her rukhsati.

    Maryam did not attend the ceremony in person but she attended it through a video call. She was one of the first people to share photos from the wedding on Sunday.

    She has now shared a collage of a photo of her daughter-in-law Ayesha Saif and one from her own wedding 29 years ago. Both of them have one person in common: Maryam’s father, Nawaz Sharif.

    She called the photo of Nawaz Sharif showing affection to Ayesha Saif her “favourite”.

    Earlier, Maryam took to Instagram to wish her son and daughter-in-law for a “blissful married life.”

    Junaid and Ayesha tied the knot at The Lanesborough in London. Photos of the venue had gone viral.

  • Shehzad Roy corrects Anupam Kher over video claim

    Shehzad Roy corrects Anupam Kher over video claim

    Singer and social activist Shehzad Roy corrected Bollywood actor Anupam Kher on Friday over a viral video claim.

    Roy had earlier shared the same video on August 11, which was shared by the Bollywood actor. Kher wrongly claimed that video was from an Indian village; the video is actually from Hunza, Pakistan.

    On Friday, Roy re-tweeted Kher’s post, thanking him for his concern and appreciation for the talent.

    “Thanks for sharing the video I shared a few days back. You say that these talented kids are from Bharat, a humble correction, these kids are in fact from Hunza, Pakistan. I am in touch with them and have sent them all the musical instruments they need,” Teri Soorat singer tweeted.

    Kher responded to Roy’s tweet and admitted he stands corrected.

    “Dear @ShehzadRoy ! I stand corrected my friend. I loved the video. Keep up the great work you are doing with these kids!! Love and prayers always!!”

    Shehzad Roy thanked Anupam Kher and said he will keep him “updated about these lovely group of kids and their music”.

  • Taliban will not let Afghan soil be used against any other country: DG ISPR

    Taliban will not let Afghan soil be used against any other country: DG ISPR

    Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj-Gen Babar Iftikhar on Friday, during a press conference in Rawalpindi, said that the Taliban have said they will not let Afghan soil be used against any other country and “we have to take them at their word”.

    The military spokesperson said Pakistan had already taken the necessary measures to guard the border and ensure security in the country, as the situation in war-torn Afghanistan moves at a rapid pace.

    Maj-Gen Iftikhar elaborated that Pakistan had reached out to Afghanistan on multiple occasions to formalise border mechanisms, as it was felt that was the answer to the instability existing along the Pak-Afghan border.

    “The political and military leadership in Pakistan had the foresight that something like this (Taliban takeover in Afghanistan) could happen. So, despite whatever has happened on that side (Afghanistan), the situation on the Pak-Afghan border is normal and under control.”

    “This does not mean nothing can happen but we are prepared and won’t be caught unaware,” he added.

    Pakistan had apprehensions that the situation would unfold in the way that it did and there could be a “spillover”, which is why it took the steps it did, he elaborated.

    So far, 113 flights — both military and commercial — have landed in Pakistan from Afghanistan, he added.

    “While we were involved in this war on terror during the last two decades, we have had three major escalations on the eastern border. At the peak of this period, there were more than 90 terrorist incidents taking place in a year in Pakistan.”

    “After two decades, we can say we have fought off the menace of terrorism very well with the whole-of-nation approach. All these operations are the epitome of insurmountable spirit and supreme sacrifice of the whole nation’s efforts.”

    Responding to another question, DG ISPR said there was no military-to-military contact with other countries for now. However, reports of India using wild animals to attack and conduct surveillance along the Line of Control (LoC) were “concerning”, he said.

    “I hope the world holds them responsible for stooping so low. We are aware of those surveillance means and taking our measures to counter that.”

    Replying to another question, he said that while there was “always a fear of a civil war” taking place in Afghanistan, the situation is volatile and nothing can be said about it as of now.

    “However, right now, there is no civil war in Afghanistan,” he said.

    He said that Pakistan is “hoping for the best” in terms of normalisation of the situation in Afghanistan but would not like to “speculate anything”.

  • At least 15 killed in fire at chemical factory in Karachi

    At least 15 workers of a chemical factory lost their lives after a fire broke out at a factory in Karachi’s Mehran Town on Friday, police and rescue officials told Dawn.

    Talking to Dawn, Korangi SSP Shah Jehan said that so far 15 bodies had been recovered from the factory.

    He said that the police had been informed that there were 25 people still stuck in the building, and feared that they may not have survived.

    According to a spokesman for the Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), the area had been cordoned off and Rangers officials were busy in relief efforts with rescue teams.

    The spokesperson said that the fire had started at a chemical factory in Mehran Town, adding that the fire was now under control and rescue efforts were underway.

    Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) Additional Police Surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed said that 13 bodies had been shifted to the hospital so far.

    According to police officials, an Edhi volunteer, Saddam, 30, also sustained injuries while trying to extinguish the fire. The injured were also rushed to JPMC.

    Meanwhile, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah took notice of the incident and ordered the Karachi commissioner and the labour department to make a report. “How did the incident occur and what safety precautions were being taken,” he questioned.
    He also directed officials to provide the best possible medical aid to the injured and support to the families of the deceased.

  • Pakistani girl makes the Guinness world record for donating most hair

    A Pakistani girl, Zahab Kamal Khan, has set a world record by donating her 5’1″ long hair. She donated her hair to a non-profit organisation.

    Zahab took to her Instagram to share the picture with the caption, “My Dad’s idea changed my life❤️ our 18 year dream finally coming true.”

    “Today i am a Guinness world record holder,” she added.

    Zahab further added, “Today I am very happy to be working with Children with hair loss and grateful to know that my hair is going to help

    Zahab, who is now 30, has been growing her hair for 17 years, ever since she was 13.

  • Lux Style Awards 2021: Nominations announced

    Lux Style Awards 2021: Nominations announced

    The nominations for the 20th edition of Lux Style Awards (LSA) have been announced.

    This year, the categories for feature films have been omitted due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Have a look at the primary categories:

    Television

    Best TV Serial

    Alif — Sana Shahnawaz, Samina Humayun Saeed and Amjad Rasheed

    Deewangi — 7th Sky Entertainment

    Ehd-e-Wafa — Momina Duraid and Ispr

    Pyar Kay Sadqay — Momina Duraid and Moomal Shunaid

    Raaz e Ulfat — 7th Sky Entertainment

    Sabaat — Momina Duraid

    Yeh Dil Mera — Momina Duraid

    Best TV Director

    Farooq Rind for Pyar kay Sadqay

    Haseeb Hasan for Alif

    Saife Hasan for Ehd-e-wafa

    Siraj ul Haq for Raaz-e-ulfat

    Zeeshan Ahmed for Deewangi

    Best TV Writer

    Farhat Ishtiaq for Yeh Dil Mera

    Maha Malik for Raaz-e-Ulfat

    Mustafa Afridi for Ehd-e-Wafa

    Umera Ahmed for Alif

    Zanjabeel Asim Shah for Pyar Kay Sadqay

    Best Female Actor – Critics

    Hira Mani for Kashf

    Mawra Hocane for Sabaat

    Sajal Ali for Alif

    Urwa Hocane for Mushk

    Yumna Zaidi for Pyar kay Sadqay

    Best Female Actor – Viewer’s Choice

    Ayeza Khan for Meherposh

    Hiba Bukhari for Deewangi

    Mawra Hocane for Sabaat

    Saboor Ali for Fitrat

    Sajal Ali for Alif

    Yumna Zaidi for Pyar Kay Sadqay

    Yumna Zaidi for Raaz-e-Ulfat

    Best Male Actor – Critics

    Ahad Raza Mir for Ehd-e-wafa

    Ahad Raza Mir for Yeh Dil Mera

    Bilal Abbas for Pyar Kay Sadqay

    Faysal Quraishi for Muqqadar

    Hamza Ali Abbasi for Alif

    Best Male Actor – Viewer’s Choice

    Ahad Raza Mir for Ehd-e-wafa

    Ahad Raza Mir for Yeh Dil Mera

    Bilal Abbas for Pyar Kay Sadqay

    Danish Taimoor for Deewangi

    Faysal Quraishi for Muqaddar

    Hamza Ali Abbasi for Alif

    Imran Ashraf for Kahin Deep Jalay

    Best Emerging Talent in TV

    Adnan Samad Khan for Ehd-e-wafa

    Ameer Gillani for Sabaat

    Dur-e-Fishan Saleem for Dilruba

    Nazish Jahangir for Kahin Deep Jalay

    Pehlaaj Hassan for Alif

    Best Original Soundtrack

    ‘Alif Bas’, sung by Momina Mustehsan and Shuja Haider, composed by Shuja Haider in Alif

    ‘Ehd-e-Wafa k Naam Kiya’, sung and composed by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan in Ehd-e-Wafa

    ‘O Zaalim’, sung by Sahir Ali Bagga and Aima Baig, composed by Sahir Ali Bagga in Fitrat

    ‘Pyar Ke Sadqay’, sung by Ahmed Jahanzaib, Alia Khan and Mahnoor Khan, composed by Ahmed Jahanzaib in Pyar Ke Sadqay

    ‘Tip Tip’, sung by Naveed Nashad and Sajal Aly, composed by Naveed Nashad in Yeh Dil Mera

    ‘Yehi Tou Raaz-e-Ulfat Hai’, sung by Aima Baig and Shani Arshad, composed by Shani Arshad in Raaz-e-Ulfat

    ‘Zindagi Paheli Hai’, sung by Ali Sethi, composed by Naveed Nashad in Sabaat

    Model of the year (Female)

    Fahmeen Ansari

    Maha Tahirani

    Mushk Kaleem

    Nimra Jacob

    Rubab Ali

    Model of the year (Male)

    Aimal Khan

    Hasnain Lehri

    Munsif Ali Khan

    Sachal Afzal

    Shahzad Noor

    Best Singer of the Year

    Abbas Ali Khan for ‘Mein Yeh Janoun Na’

    Baluch Twins for ‘Tazhn Teehaar’

    Khurram Iqbal for ‘Dil Behelta Hai Kahan’

    Meesha Shafi for ‘Sakal Ban’

    Mohammad Aizaz for ‘Todi’

    Zeeshan Ali for ‘Surkhwaab’s Sanval’

    Best Song of the Year

    ‘Ayi Re’ by Haniya Aslam

    ‘Haiderum’ by Gul Mohammad and Khurram Iqbal

    ‘Lighten Up’ by Sajid and Zeeshan

    ‘Mein Ye Janoun Na’ by Abbas Ali Khan

    ‘Tazhn Teehaar’ by Baluch Twins

    ‘Teri Tasveer’ by Bayaan

  • Music to be banned in public in Afghanistan: Taliban

    Music to be banned in public in Afghanistan: Taliban

    In an interview with The New York Times, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid confirmed that music in public will once again be banned in Afghanistan following the group’s rapid takeover of the country in recent weeks.

    He also addressed the issue of music in public, which was banned during the Taliban’s previous stint in power between 1996 and 2001, suggesting it will soon be prohibited.

    “Music is forbidden in Islam,” Mujahid said.

    “But we’re hoping that we can persuade people not to do such things, instead of pressuring them,” he said.

    Cassette tapes were destroyed and strung up on trees, according to The Associated Press.

    An exception was made for some vocal religious pieces, however. Afghan radio and TV stations have been playing only Islamic songs amid the Taliban takeover of the country.

  • Kabir Hussain meets his ‘Taya’ Faysal Qureshi, Iqra and Yasir cheer

    Actor Faysal Quraishi paid a visit to Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain’s abode to meet their newly born son, Kabeer Hussain.

    The Log Kya Kahenge hero shared the picture of him holding the baby and wrote, “Aur haan aap k abba aik kamal k chef hain maza aagya.

    The Jhooti actor also shared the picture of Faysal and his wife meeting the baby.

    The Fitoor star was accompanied by his wife and children.

    Kabir Hussain was born in July 2021. Earlier, actor Sonya Hussyn made a surprise visit to meet the little Hussain at their residence.

    Phuppo' Sonya Hussyn visits Iqra and Yasir's newborn son

  • Man takes TV channel to court for showing too much ‘negative news’

    Man takes TV channel to court for showing too much ‘negative news’

    A man in Russia has sued a local TV channel for leaving him “shook” by covering too much negative news and now he has to visit a psychologist for his mental well-being.

    “Perviy Kanal has infringed on my rights as a citizen,” Igor Mirzoev alleged. Russian state-controlled media outlet, RT, reported the news on Thursday.

    In his complaint, Mirzoev mentioned he was “forced to start seeing a psychologist because his general psychological state and emotional stability were disrupted.”

    Mirzoev claimed he started suffering from “panic attacks and intrusive thoughts”.

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    The psychologist concluded Mirzoev was frequently watching Perviy Kanal’s content for several years, which, according to the complaint, “was dominated by negative news”.

    In an analysis submitted to the court, 78.2 per cent of the broadcaster’s coverage was deemed to be “devoted to crimes, military conflicts and man-made disasters”.

    “Mirzoev is now demanding $135,000 for moral damage, in addition to nearly $7,000 to pay for his psychologist’s bill, required to restore his psychological well-being,” RT reported.

    A judge is set to hear the claim.