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  • Khadija Shah receives a signed ‘Thank you note’ from Kate Middleton

    Khadija Shah receives a signed ‘Thank you note’ from Kate Middleton

    The Royals tour of Pakistan was definitely one of the highlights of the year and the Princess’ wardrobe was the cherry on top. Duchess Kate stole the show with a number of traditional dresses from local designers including Maheen Khan, Gul Ahmed and Khadija Shah.

    • Gul Ahmed
    • Maheen Khan
    • Élan

    And it appears that the Duchess was very pleased with her wardrobe because Khadija of Élan got a signed thank you note from Kate herself.

    Khadija shared a picture of the letter on Twitter and expressed her happiness over receiving it.

    Along with appreciating the designer for her work, the letter also said: “Pakistan really is a wonderful country, which we both thoroughly enjoyed visiting and hope to return one day soon.”

    https://twitter.com/khadijah_shah/status/1197541416420986880?s=20

    Kate had worn a cream and black embroidered outfit by the designer label as she boarded a plane back to Islamabad after an unexpected storm had disrupted their schedule and forced the royal couple to spend the night in Lahore.

    Kate wore the same outfit to a private visit the royal couple undertook to the SOS Village in Lahore.

    Kate and William visited Pakistan for the first time in October. Their five-day tour had a jam packed schedule which included visits to Lahore, Islamabad and Chitral.

  • Asim Raza celebrates 100 days of ‘Parey Hut Love’ with BTS shots

    Asim Raza celebrates 100 days of ‘Parey Hut Love’ with BTS shots

    Asim Raza’s second film Parey Hut Love featuring Sheheryar Munawar, Maya Ali, Zara Noor Abbas and Ahmed Ali Butt in the lead has completed 100 days in the cinemas and is still running strong.

    To commemorate the occasion, Asim took to Instagram to share some of his “most favourite shots” from the shoots clicked by photographer Kuki.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B4_Jc9invdA/

    Parey Hut Love, which released on Eid ul Azha, was this year’s highest-grossing Pakistani film. Catch The Current‘s review of the film in this video:

  • ‘Help me’: Altaf Hussain looks towards Modi for support

    ‘Help me’: Altaf Hussain looks towards Modi for support

    Mutahidda Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has reportedly requested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help him by giving him and his companions asylum and financial help.

    According to a report in The News, Hussain made his request in his first ever public speech after the police relaxed his bail conditions.

    In the speech, watched online by thousands of people, the MQM leader said he would like to travel to India because his forefathers are buried there.

    “If India’s Prime Minister Mr Modi allows me to come to India and provides me asylum with my colleagues, I am ready to come to India along with my colleagues because my grandfather is buried there. My grandmother is buried there and thousands of my relatives are buried there in India. I want to go to India to their graves.”

    Hussain, in his speech, alleged that his assets, house and offices were taken over in Karachi after August 22, 2017. He asked the Indian PM to help him with money if he could not provide him asylum.

    In fact, Altaf even supported the decision of the Indian Supreme Court in the disputed Babri Mosque case saying that Modi’s government has the “right to establish Hindu Raaj (rule)” and if Indian politician Asaduddin Owaisi and others did not like India, they should migrate to Pakistan.

    On October 10, Hussain was charged by the UK’s Crown Prosecution Services with the terrorism offence in a case related to his incendiary speech relayed from the UK to his followers in Pakistan in 2016.

    He is due to stand trial in June 2020 and passport remains with the UK police as part of his bail conditions and he is not allowed to apply for any travel document unless permitted by the court.

    Lawyers were now assessing whether Hussain has breached his bail conditions by asking Modi to let him stay in India while he awaits the trial of his case.

  • Just friends or more? Aima Baig & Shahbaz Shigri

    Just friends or more? Aima Baig & Shahbaz Shigri

    Speculations are rife that Aima Baig and Shahbaz Shigri are more than friends after the two were spotted hanging out more than usual.

    The rumours began after Aima and Shabaz posted the same picture at the same time. The picture of them was from the PFDC Bridal Week which took place last month in Lahore where Aima walked the ramp for Fahad Hussayn while Shahbaz was in the crowds to cheer for her. Aima also performed a song during the show.

    While Aima had a simple caption, Shahbaz with the picture wrote, “Fantastic show by Fahad Hussayn and the ridiculously talented, drop-dead gorgeous Aima Baig. Pretty sure the ramp was on fire while she was on. Thanks for the kickass blazer Fahad.”

    Following the show, the two jetted off to sunny California. Which is probably the biggest sign of their relationship because all relationships start in foreign lands. Remember Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain’s vacay in Thailand?

    “Really can’t beat this guy when it comes to posing,” Aima captioned the picture below.

    Friends and members of the entertainment industry left some sweet comments on the picture and we will take this as a hint.

    Another picture which had a lot of hint, hint comments by friends was this one:

    Their couple hashtag was debated upon by Shahbaz’s close friend Salmaan Shaukat.

    Read more: Meera Jee is touring the world with beau Captain Naveed

    The two are also an integral part of each other’s Insta stories.

    Aima’s Insta Story from Nov 15
    Aima’s Insta Story from Nov 15

    Shahbaz also had wonderful things to say about Aima’s latest song Dhola for Coke Studio 12.

    All this aside, Aima in a recent interview said that Shahbaz and her are just good friends and people are speculating their relationship because Aima has rarely shared pictures of herself with guys on her Instagram.

    So dating or not, you decide.

  • Rabi Pirzada apologises to fans, says her focus is now religion

    Rabi Pirzada apologises to fans, says her focus is now religion

    Following the drama of a leaked video, Rabi Pirzada on Thursday released a video statement asserted that she has bid goodbye to the entertainment industry in order to focus on her religious obligations.

    According to Geo News, the singer in a video statement apologised to her fans for her past behaviour and shared details of her new spiritual journey. The video is reportedly her first appearance since an explicit video of her went viral on social media a few weeks ago.

    Read more: Rabi Pirzada bids farewell to showbiz

    Clad in a black dress and a headscarf, Rabi said, “My mistakes are between myself and my Creator, the One who knows what is in the hearts of the people. He is the All-Forgiving and the Most Merciful.”

    Throughout the video, released privately to the media, Pirzada quoted religious texts extensively and shared that she had found her true calling in religion.

    “I realised that even after I run away from the world, I cannot run away from my Lord. That is when I realised that whenever a woman is dragged into the public debate, so many things go wrong,” Rabi said.

    Talking about her leaked video, Pirzada revealed that soon after the video went viral, she was approached for films, television commercials, concerts and other private events. She detailed how people had ridiculed her and accused her of seeking cheap popularity.

    Read more: Rabi Pirzada faces jail time for posing with reptiles

    “Some said it was a punishment for speaking against Modi or PM Imran,” Rabi said while crying. The singer broke into sobs more than once during the video.

    At the same time, “a lot of women also offered to support and protect me, assuring me that no one would be able to raise a finger against me. These included those affiliated with #MeToo and #MeraJismMeriMarzi.”

    Rabi also warned those who were sharing the leaked video saying that they would be apprehended.

    “I think I have been given a new life, and the meaning of my life is now only religion,” she concluded.

    Watch the full video here:

  • Edhi Foundation receives $1mn award for Service to Humanity

    Edhi Foundation receives $1mn award for Service to Humanity

    The Kingdom of Bahrain on Tuesday conferred the Isa Award for Service to Humanity to the Edhi Foundation for their tireless efforts towards humanity. The award includes a US$1 million reward, a medal made of pure gold and a certificate of appreciation.

    Faisal Edhi received the award on behalf of the foundation.

    According to reports, the Edhi Foundation received the award at a grand royal ceremony attended by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain in Manama, the capital.

    An international jury recommended the foundation which was selected after shortlisting several qualifiers.

    A press release issued by the awarding committee said that the honour, which is given every two years, was established in 2008 by a Royal Decree in memory of Emir Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa after whom the award is named. It recognises individuals who have dedicated their lives to humanitarian work.

    The Edhi Foundation, founded by the late Abdul Sattar Edhi, is the largest Pakistani charity foundation, known worldwide for its humanitarian work. It serves all human beings, regardless of race, religion or nationality. Edhi runs several shelter houses, old homes, an ambulance network, orphanages, soup kitchens, morgues along with multiple other welfare services.

    Until his death on July 8, 2016, Edhi dedicated his life and that of all his family members to the service of people. The award honours him, and the work that is still being done by the foundation for the betterment of the people across Pakistan.

  • Jemima Khan reacts to being called ‘Wiki’s’ cousin

    Jemima Khan reacts to being called ‘Wiki’s’ cousin

    Former wife of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Jemima Goldsmith had a hilarious response to being called ‘Wiki of Wikileaks’ cousin by Jamiat Ulema Islam Fazl (JUI-F) leader Mufti Kifayat.

    During a debate on a private TV channel, when the anchor apprised Mufti Kifayat that as per cable leaks, Maulana Fazlur Rehman had met an American official, Mufti Kifayat interrupted him and said that ‘Wiki of Wikileaks’ is cousin of Jemima Goldsmith and that the leak [regarding Fazlur Rehman] was part of a vested agenda.

    Jemima founds the claims to be extremely amusing and took to Twitter to share her amusement.

    Jemima then even joked that “Panama Leaks” and “Vicky Pedia” are also her cousins.

    When Mufti Kifayatullah stood by his claims in another talk show, Jemima also responded to that.

    Mufti Kifayatullah, a JUI-F leader, was arrested from Islamabad the day his party began their ‘Azadi March’ for making inflammatory statements against state institutions. He was later released on bail by the Peshawar High Court.

    Meanwhile, Jemima also added that nothing “compares to the madness, vitriol & corruption of Pakistan’s elections.”

    Journalists and other Twitter users loved Jemima’s response.

    According to its website, WikiLeaks is “a multi-national media organisation and associated library. It was founded by its publisher Julian Assange in 2006.”

    WikiLeaks says it specialises in “the analysis and publication of large datasets of censored or otherwise restricted official materials involving war, spying and corruption. It has so far published more than 10 million documents and associated analyses.”

  • Did Humaima Malick just reveal her relationship status?

    Did Humaima Malick just reveal her relationship status?

    The mystery surrounding Humaima Malick’s relationship status has been intriguing fans for a while now. The actor has been spotted with a mystery man, Akbar Dedhai, on more than one occasion making fans wonder what the deal is.

    In a recent Instagram post, Humaima posted a picture of herself with Akbar and captioned it, “Purest one.”

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B4U-I5qA93K/

    Under another picture, which also had producer Ammara Hikmat in the frame, Humaima wrote, “With people who matter the most. “La Familia.”

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B4JynpsA40b/

    Does that mean Humaima has finally revealed that she is a relationship with Akbar?

    We can’t be too sure because Humaima has previously also shared pictures with her alleged beau. However, they were later deleted.

    Meanwhile, back in Ramazan, Humaima also performed Umrah with Akbar and shared a selfie of the two in Makkah. This led fans to speculate that the two are married because Umrah cannot be performed without a mehram.

    While it does seem that Humaima and Akbar are a couple we can only be sure when the actor makes an official comment on the matter. Till then we’ll have to wait patiently and keep our ‘inner aunty’ in check.

    Humaima was previously married to actor-director Shamoon Abbasi. The two separated after a brief marriage and maintain that they are still friends.

    On the work front, Humaima will be seen next in the much-anticipated The Legend of Maula Jutt.

  • Wasim Akram to make his acting debut alongside Fawad Khan

    Wasim Akram to make his acting debut alongside Fawad Khan

    Former Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram is making his acting debut and will be sharing the screen with none other than national heartthrob Fawad Khan.

    According to a report in Gulf News, the two will feature in ad filmmaker and sitcom director Faisal Qureshi’s upcoming film titled Money Back Guarantee (MBG). Qureshi will be directing and scripting the film and will also act in it. Qureshi and Akram have previously worked together on a number of TV commercials.

    Akram will have a small but integral role in the film — he plays nemesis to Fawad Khan’s hero. A bank robbery is also part of the plot.

    Apart from them, the film has a star-studded cast which includes the likes of Mikaal Zulfiqar, Gohar Rasheed, Kiran Malik, Jan Rambo and Mani.

    Wasim’s wife Shaniera will also be making a guest appearance while the makers are trying to also get Mahira Khan to be part of the project.

    The report further revealed that the film’s genre will be a satirical comedy and will tickle your funnybones.

    Shooting is scheduled to begin in November, in Karachi, and the sets for it are currently being designed. The second spell of the film will be in Thailand.

    The film which is scheduled to release in 2020 will be co-produced by Zashko Entertainment (Canada).

    Meanwhile, this is not the first time Wasim and Fawad will be sharing the screen. The two were previously part of a Mobilink Jazz commercial. Watch it here:

    https://youtu.be/V8TkLftoUNY
  • Farhat Ishtiaq defends ‘Ye Dil Mera’, says she will never ‘romanticise’ workplace harassment

    Farhat Ishtiaq defends ‘Ye Dil Mera’, says she will never ‘romanticise’ workplace harassment

    After the teasers of Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Aly’s latest drama, Ye Dil Mera created frenzy on social media – the play was being compared to 50 Shades of Grey! – the writer and director of the play came forward with their explanations and said that the drama serial will be a romantic thriller and that one should wait for it to release before passing criticism.

    Award-winning writer Farhat Ishtiaq who penned the script of the serial said that she would never “romanticise sexual harassment.”

    Farhat also shared that the script is original and nothing she has ever written before.

    Director Aehsun Talish while speaking to Hum TV about the teaser’s feedback said, “Well, let the critics say what they need to as that’s the ambiguity created by the teasers and they are playing their part well.”

    Shedding light on the plot, Talish said, “Ye Dil Mera is a romantic thriller, a story that unfolds layers and layers of memories of the past beneath the calm and sweet love story.”

    Meanwhile, Farhat also shared a new poster of the serial which also features Adnan Siddiqui.