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  • Shazeal Shoukat had to learn Urdu and it wasn’t easy

    Shazeal Shoukat had to learn Urdu and it wasn’t easy

    Shazeal Shoukat is a fresh face in the drama industry, catching the audience’s attention with her performances. Having spent most of her life in Canada, she moved to Pakistan to pursue her passion for acting. With roles in various dramas, her recent one, ‘Adawat,’ received high ratings. Shazeal prefers to stay true to herself, living life on her own terms without pretending to be someone she’s not.

    Talking to BBC Urdu, she opened up about her difficulties with Urdu. “I have a problem speaking in Urdu, and I am currently working on it,” she said, emphasizing that she’s not ashamed of her lack of proficiency in the language and believes in the need to work hard to improve.
    Addressing the challenges young artists encounter in the industry, Shazeal pointed out that she personally hasn’t faced much struggle except for Urdu proficiency. “I will be okay with people who do not know English come and speak to me.”
    This is what she said:

  • Sarah Khan, Falak Shabir share adorable family photos with daughter

    Sarah Khan, Falak Shabir share adorable family photos with daughter

    The latest pictures of Sarah Khan and Falak Shabir, taken on their recent vacation in Dubai are making waves on social media.
    Sarah Khan shared adorable glimpses of their family trip on her Instagram account, treating her 11 million followers to some sweet moments. The ‘Tumhare Hain’ actor captioned the photos with “Dubai” along with a double-heart emoji. She also posted pictures of herself in a stylish outfit for the family photoshoot.

    Meanwhile, Falak Shabir, ‘Vichora’ singer and doting father, shared a series of photos featuring only his two-year-old daughter, Alyana Falak.

    The viral posts garnered love from millions of social media users, who liked and left heartwarming comments for their favorite celebrity couple.

    Sarah Khan and Falak Shabir got married in a private ceremony in July 2020. They welcomed their first child, Alyana Falak, in 2021. Speculations are rife among netizens about the couple expecting their second child.

  • Saba Qamar’s Instagram family grows to six million followers

    Saba Qamar’s Instagram family grows to six million followers

    Actress Saba Qamar is gorgeous and supremely talented. And because she is everyone’s favourite actress, it’s no surprise that she’s hit a huge milestone on Instagram.

    She now has an impressive six million followers on the social media app.

    Qamar thanked her followers, calling them family.
    Saba Qamar’s Instagram journey goes beyond numbers; it’s about building connections and community. Her candid posts and interactions create a sense of closeness with her followers. Her authenticity and relatability have won her millions of fans.

    Here’s to the next six million milestone, which we are sure she will get soon enough.

  • Firing at Salman Khan’s house was ‘just a trailer’, say attackers

    Firing at Salman Khan’s house was ‘just a trailer’, say attackers

    New update

    The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested two gunmen, Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal, for firing outside Salman Khan’s house in Bandra West. They were captured in Gujarat’s Bhuj district after leaving Mumbai following the incident. The police will question them further in Mumbai and present them in court. The shooters fired four shots from a motorcycle but luckily, no one was injured. Salman Khan was at home during the shooting. The suspects then abandoned their motorcycle near a church, traveled by train and autorickshaw to escape. Both are linked to Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of a known criminal. The arrest is a significant step in the investigation to uncover the motive behind the shooting and any connections to criminal networks.

    Anmol Bishnoi, brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who claimed responsibility for the shooting outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence in Mumbai, has issued another threat to the superstar.

    “Yesterday, outside Salman Khan’s residence, two people wearing helmets on motorbikes opened fire,” said the police. A case has been registered, according to which one of the two suspects who fired is from Gurugram, but the suspects have been arrested.
    According to Indian media reports, “Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s brother has accepted responsibility of the shooting on social media.” Reports stated that through a Facebook post, Anmol Bishnoi, warned Salman Khan, “We want peace, but if the decision is war, then we agree, Salman Khan! We have done this to show you the trailer so that you understand our capabilities and don’t test us. This is our first and last warning to you, after that bullets will not be fired just at houses.”

    Salman Khan’s father Saleem Khan, talking to Indian media, said that “My family was not harmed during the shooting, the shots fired by unknown persons were an attempt to gain public attention. Yes, the accused only want publicity, so no need to worry.”

  • PTI-JUI-F dosti on the cards?

    PTI-JUI-F dosti on the cards?

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) have decided to increase their contacts on a party level. The former ruling party has launched a movement against rigging in recent general elections.

    Asad Qaiser, a PTI central leader, also confirmed that he talked on phone with JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and wished him a happy Eid ul Fitr.

    “We exchanged views on the current political situation and the process of forming a government in our telephonic conversation,” Qaiser said in a statement, adding that both sides agreed on increasing party-level contacts.

    The former National Assembly (NA) speaker also spoke about his party’s concerns regarding Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) coalition government with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) after the February 8 polls, calling for an organised public movement, calling it essential.

    The senior politician said that the PTI and the JUI-F have “ideological coordination” regarding the public movement.

  • Mixed reactions to Bohemia’s ‘Salsa’, featuring the Sistrology Sisters

    Mixed reactions to Bohemia’s ‘Salsa’, featuring the Sistrology Sisters

    Rapper Bohemia’s latest music video ‘Salsa,’ released on April 14th and the renowned Punjabi rapper has collaborated with Indian AkkiSingh and three sisters from Sistrology Sisters, Iqra Kanwal, Hira Faisal, and Fatima Faisal. Fans have had mixed reactions to the video of the song. While some believe Bohemia’s talent as a rapper, singer, and musician should have been showcased solo, others argue that collaborations may benefit the artist. Many fans even went as far as stating they would unfollow Bohemia following his collaboration with Sistrology. However, supporters of Sistrology stood by the sisters. Here’s a glimpse of the varied comments.

    Who are the Sistrology Sisters?

    Five sisters make up this viral music band and one of them, Iqra Kanwal kickstarted the famous YouTube channel, Sistrology. She began by sharing family vlogs, which quickly gained popularity, propelling her to success. Her vlogs showcased her four sisters too. Today, each of the sisters manage their own YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok accounts, enjoying success across various social media platforms. Additionally, the Sistrology girls are landing major endorsements and modeling gigs. Fans adore their vlogs and appearances. The sisters lucked out after Bohemia featured the Sistrology sisters in his latest music video, ‘Salsa.’

  • How many billion rupees is Shah Rukh Khan investing in Suhana’s movie?

    How many billion rupees is Shah Rukh Khan investing in Suhana’s movie?

    Love for beti: Shah Rukh Khan invests six billion Pakistani rupees in ‘King’ for Suhana’s big screen debut

    Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan is in the spotlight again and not for his acting skills. He’s reportedly investing a whopping two billion Indian rupees in his next film project, which also marks the debut of his daughter, Suhana Khan, on the big screen.

    The movie, titled ‘King’, is set to be one of the biggest-budget films of 2025, and there’s a lot of buzz around it. Fans are eagerly waiting to see Shah Rukh Khan back on screen since his last appearance in ‘Dunki’. And the added excitement comes from the fact that he’ll be acting alongside his daughter, Suhana, for the first time.

    According to reports from Bollywood Hungama, ‘King’ isn’t just another regular movie. It’s a big action film that aims to exceed everyone’s expectations. Renowned filmmakers Sujoy Ghosh and Siddharth Anand are teaming up to make this happen. The massive budget shows how ambitious this project is, promising audiences an unforgettable experience.

    Filming for ‘King’ is set to start in May and will go on for about five months. The team is aiming to release the movie in the latter part of 2025, making it one of the most anticipated films of the year.

    For Suhana Khan, ‘King’ is her big break in Bollywood. While she debuted in Zoya Akhtar’s ‘The Archies’ on streaming platforms last year, her role in ‘King’ is expected to launch her career in the film industry.

  • Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi supports stricter rules on social media use

    Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi supports stricter rules on social media use

    During a press conference in Lahore held on Monday, federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi pointed out that everyone knows how people who share fake videos in the United Arab Emirates or the UK are treated by those countries.

    He added that while there should be freedom of speech in Pakistan, there must also be a law under which a person making a false accusation can be arrested.

    As for the issue of the increased street crime in Karachi, the Interior Minister acknowledged the fact that the crimes are taking place in the city, but he also asserted that the police are fighting there on a daily basis.

  • Halaat kb behtar honge? Finance Minister gives timeline for structural reforms

    Halaat kb behtar honge? Finance Minister gives timeline for structural reforms

    Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb spoke at the US think tank Atlantic Council in Washington DC, stating that Pakistan needs two or three years to implement structural reforms prescribed by International Monetary Fund (IMF).

    The minister remarked that Pakistan does not need any more policy prescription from the IMF because it knows what it needs to do in terms of reforms.

    “We have known the what and why not for years but for decades. […] It’s time for us to actually start moving the execution of these aspects and why we’re looking for a larger and extended program, so once we get into the execution we will need a two to three-year time period to go through the structural reforms,” said Aurangzeb, previously the head of Pakistan’s largest bank.

    The minister also remarked that if Pakistan failed to implement reforms, then it would be looking at another IMF program later.

    The Finance czar was of the opinion that Pakistan entered 2024 in a much better economic shape and credited the nine-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) programme.

    He also emphasized that needs to bring the under-taxed and untaxed sectors into the national tax net and also said that taxation process needed reforms.

  • Video of man whipping a Moroccan player in Saudi league goes viral

    Video of man whipping a Moroccan player in Saudi league goes viral

    A video of a Moroccan football player being whipped by a man during a match in the Saudi Football League is viral on social media.

    In the video, a man can be seen whipping a player of the Etihad Football Club team while security personnel grab the player and move back.

    The incident took place in Abu Dhabi, where Al-Ittihad lost to Al Hilal in the final match of the Saudi Super Cup, after which a man lost his temper and lashed out at losing team member Moroccan footballer Abdul Razzaq Hamdullah.

    Hamdullah, a striker from Morocco, scored a goal for his team Al-Ittihad in the match, but they lost 1-4.

    The Saudi Football Federation says that the action of the so-called fan does not reflect Saudi football, and condemn the incident. They also said that fan rules and regulations will be revised to prevent such incidents in the future.

    Football club Al-Ittihad has not expressed any reaction to the incident and the man has been detained by security personnel.