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  • Severe backlash on son Taimur’s name ‘scarred’ Kareena Kapoor, reveals Barkha Dutt

    Severe backlash on son Taimur’s name ‘scarred’ Kareena Kapoor, reveals Barkha Dutt

    Indian Journalist Barkha Dutt called out the criticism on Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan’s son Taimur’s name by a section of the Indian population.

    Sharing an old interview with the Jab We Met actor, she wrote: “At @WeTheWomenAsia townhall Kareena Kapoor shared me how much the vile focus on Taimurs name had scarred her, now i see the same crap over her new born’s name. How toxic, how poisonous, how ugh can people be. Listen to her here and HAVE SOME SHAME.”

    The 3 Idiots star shared that she and Saif were overwhelmed about it initially, adding that she will never forget it and called it a ‘ghastly’ experience and it ‘scarred’ her deeply as a mother.

    Kareena stated that what she names her child is completely her ‘discretion.’

    According to Bollywood Hungama’s report, it’s actually Jehangir Ali Khan as revealed in the captions for the pictures of her baby son in the last few pages of Kapoor’s new book.

    Read More – Kareena, Saif announce their second son’s name

    Jeh Ali Khan, or Jehangir as it might be, was born in February this year.

  • PML-N changes stance, no longer opposes the Anti-Rape Ordinance

    PML-N changes stance, no longer opposes the Anti-Rape Ordinance

    The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) moved a resolution in the National Assembly today for the disapproval of the Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Ordinance, 2020. According to an official document by the National Assembly Secretariat, members from the Opposition party were to move against the Anti-Rape Ordinance.

    However, the PML-N has withdrawn its resolution against the Anti-Rape Ordinance.

    PML-N’s Secretary Parliamentary Affairs Shaza Fatima Khawaja told The Current that there were several Ordinances that were passed by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. The PML-N has a considered stance to oppose any legislation that is brought through Ordinances, which is why the PML-N prepared resolutions for dissolution for all of them because they were not going through proper legislative procedures. “This became one of them by mistake,” says Shaza. The PML-N has now withdrawn its resolution for disapproval of the Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Ordinance, 2020.

    Shaza added that the PML-N would like the government to bring this legislation to parliament as concerns were also raised by the Women’s Action Forum (WAF) and the Women’s Lawyers’ Association (WLA) about the Anti-Rape Ordinance.

    “PML-N stands for women’s rights and would want a pro-women law that can also be implemented without any bureaucratic or other hurdles.” Shahza Khawaja said that despite strong opposition from PTI and other parties, the PML-N has been able to pass progressive and pro-women legislation, including the Anti-Rape Laws 2016, Anti-Honour Killing Bill, as well as Protection of Women against Violence Bill in Punjab.

    In response to a tweet, Shaza Khawaja tweeted that the PML-N unequivocally stands with women’s rights in every sense of the word.

    Twitterati reacted to PML-N’s withdrawing the resolution.

    Farieha Aziz tweeted, “Bills will be detrimental, not beneficial if passed in their current form. Must not be passed as they are.”

    Lawyer Reema Omer tweeted, “It was bizarre – even if well-intentioned – to make such radical reform in criminal law through ordinances anyway. The focus now must be on the anti-rape bills, which have some serious problems.”

  • Pakistani exiles in UK not on ‘hit list’, Pakistan rejects Guardian report

    Pakistani exiles in UK not on ‘hit list’, Pakistan rejects Guardian report

    Pakistan on Tuesday “categorically rejected” a report published in The Guardian, which alleges that Pakistan was cracking down on dissidents abroad, adding that such accusations were baseless.

    Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said that the unsubstantiated allegations appeared to be part of the rather “blatant on-going misinformation campaign” against Pakistan to malign the country and its state institutions.

    “Pakistan is a parliamentary democracy with a vibrant civil society, free media, and independent judiciary, which remains fully committed to the promotion and protection of human rights for all its citizens without discrimination,” said the FO spokesperson. “Our strong commitment to the right to freedom of opinion and expression is demonstrated by the presence of scores of vibrant media channels and newspapers in the country.”

    Chaudhri said it was regrettable that any news outlet provided a “platform for the peddling of unsubstantiated and false narratives against Pakistan”.

    British security sources are understood to be concerned that Pakistan might be prepared to target individuals on British soil, said a report published in The Guardian.

    According to the report, there are further warnings given by other intelligence services across Europe to Pakistani dissidents, including rights activists from Balochistan, journalists, and members of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM).

    “If there is illegal pressure, in particular on journalists in the UK, then I would expect the law enforcement agencies and the British government to take notice of that and to make an appropriate legal and/or diplomatic response,” said Mark Lyall Grant, former UK High Commissioner to Pakistan.

  • ‘Hum apni kahaniyan kub sunayenge?’: Yasir after Sanjay Bhansali’s announcement of ‘Heera Mandi’

    Actor Yasir Hussain has criticised local film industry for “not telling our own stories.” The Jhooti actor referred to the announcement of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s forthcoming Netflix series, ‘Heera Mandi’.

    He wants local filmmakers to cover it’s own cultural heritage.

    “Yah Hai Lahore Mai aur Movie Indians bana rahy hain. Phir hum Kahengy sab ghalat Dikhaya,” wrote Yasir.

    “Pata Nahi hum Apni Cheezon Kay bary mai kab baat karengy. Apni Kahaniyan Kab Sunaengy,” he added.

    The period drama titled Heera Mandi will revolve around the lives of sex workers, working in Lahore’s red-light area.

    In a statement, Bhansali said, “Heeramandi is an important milestone in my journey as a filmmaker. This is an epic, first of its kind series based on the courtesans of Lahore. It is an ambitious, grand and all-encompassing series; therefore I am nervous yet excited about making it. I am looking forward to my partnership with Netflix and bringing Heera Mandi to audiences all over the world.”

    The series will be premiered on Netflix in late 2022.

  • Nadia Khan experienced a shocking paranormal activity after watching Netflix’s horror series

    Nadia Khan experienced a shocking paranormal activity after watching Netflix’s horror series

    Nadia Khan appeared on Nida Yasir’s morning show on it’s Eid special episode. The Kamzarf star revealed that after watching the Hollywood horror movie, ‘The Haunting Of Hill House’ she experienced a paranormal activity in front of her eyes.

    The Haunting of Hill House | Netflix Official Site

    Her lamp flew from one corner of the room to the other and fell on the ground by itself, adding that it was extremely “scary” to witness.

    Hina Altaf and Agha Ali in Nida Yasir Eid Special Morning Show | Pakistani Drama Celebrities

    The statement left Hina Altaf and Aagha Ali in shock as they also graced the Eid special episode.

    Supermodel Vaneeza Ahmed added to the topic by saying that supernatural creatures exist and it’s better to normalize their existence.

    Hina Altaf concluded the topic by stating that she is more scared of humans than supernatural creatures.

  • Katrina, Priyanka and Alia set to headline Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Jee Le Zara’

    Katrina, Priyanka and Alia set to headline Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Jee Le Zara’

    On the account of 20 Years of Farhan Akhtar’s debut directorial venture Dil Chahta Hai, he announced his next directorial project Jee Le Zara.

    The film is based on a ‘road trip’ of three best friends that are to be essayed by Bollywood superstars Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt.

    The three leading ladies are collaborating for the first time, Katrina also featured as the leading lady in Excel’s last road trip, the Blockbuster Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.

    Sharing the first look at the film, Alia wrote, “Did someone say road trip?”

    Similarly, Katrina also took to her social media to reveal the poster.

    While Priyanka wrote a long note explaining her journey of the film’s pre-production.

    Farhan told Variety that, “It’s a road film, a slice-of-life film, with three women on the road.”

    The film is written by Farhan, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti and is co-produced by Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby Productions.

    The team starts shooting in September 2022.

  • Fawad, Sadaf and Hamza, Naimal spotted holidaying in Northern Pakistan

    Pakistani stars are currently on a vacationing spree as two celebrity couples, were spotted bonding in the beautiful locations of Northern Pakistan. Superstar Fawad Khan with his wife and children was captured holidaying in Skardu by The Legend of Maula Jatt producer, Ammara Hikmat.

    Have a look at the vibrant visuals of Fawad-Sadaf’s happy moments in Northern Pakistan:

    The Jawani Phir Nahi Aani star also travelled to the mountains with his ladylove Naimal Khawar.

    Have a look at Hamza and Naimal’s trip:

  • Japanese parents send bags of rice to hug for relatives instead of babies

    People in Japan have been sending bags of rice that weigh the same as their newborn babies to relatives who are unable to visit them due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    As per details, the phenomenon of “Dakigokochi”, which means rice-filled bags shaped like a baby covered in a blanket and printed with the newborn’s face and name, is becoming immensely popular among new Japanese parents amid restrictions due to the pandemic.

    The price of the bag depends on the size of the baby. Some companies charge one yen a gram, with a 3.5kg pack is priced at 3,500 yen (Rs 5,207).

    Read More: ‘World’s smallest baby’ goes home after 13 months in hospital

    Naruo Ono, the owner of Kome no Zoto Yoshimiya rice shop says they first had the idea about 14 years ago when their own son was born. “I was thinking about what I could do for relatives who lived far away and couldn’t come and see him. So we decided to make bags of rice that were the same weight and shape as the baby, so relatives could hold them and feel the cuteness.”

    Ono has since started making the bags for wedding celebrations as well. The wedding rice bags became more famous than the birth ones.

    “During the pandemic, the demand for them has really increased as people haven’t been able to travel to wedding ceremonies,” added Ono.

  • Faryal Mehmood quits social media after controversial statements on Ahsan Khan’s show

    Faryal Mehmood quits social media after controversial statements on Ahsan Khan’s show

    Faryal Mehmood recently appeared on Ahsan Khan’s show, Time Out with Ahsan Khan and the audience’s response to her controversial statements led her to deactivating her social media accounts.

    Faryal broke her silence on her divorce with Danyal Raheal and confirmed that she is single and ready to mingle on being asked by the Udaari hero.

    The Raqeeb Se star received criticism from netizens for her take on Body Shaming in reference to her former comment on Hareem Farooq.

    Read More: ‘It’s professional jealousy, she body shamed me’: Faryal opens up on ‘war’ with Sonya Hussyn

    The Babban Khala Ki Betiyan diva went on to defend herself by saying there was no need for anyone to get offended. Why? Because she has been body-shamed so she understands how it feels.

    She added that since she was able to get slimmer so it is no rocket science and that Hareem can also do it. The Dassi star termed Sonya as the perpetrator and finds it a case of professional jealousy.

  • Aagha Ali shares a hilariously scary flying experience with Fawad Khan

    Aagha Ali shares a hilariously scary flying experience with Fawad Khan

    Actor Aagha Ali appeared on Nida Yasir’s morning show with his wife Hina Altaf. Nida asked the guests about their fears or phobias such as height phobia or water phobia. Hina mentioned that she is slightly scared of flying on a plane and also enacted the situation when the two are flying Aagha and he just tells her to relax with a certain hand gesture.

    Nida confessed that Yasir is afraid of height and dumps her every time they are about to take a hot air balloon ride on vacations.

    The Mere Meherbaan actor revealed his flying experience with the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil star Fawad Khan. Fawad and Aagha travelled together during their Satrangi days.

    He said “Otherwise Fawad is a brave person but he is terribly scared of flying, Jahaaz hila nahi or uska darna shuru.” He enacted the situation and added that he used to relax him down on their multiple flights from Lahore to Karachi. Fawad used to panic on a flight and couldn’t control his emotions firmly.

    The two leading heros starred together in Geo Entertainment’s drama Satrangi that aired in 2008.