Tag: Pakistan

  • Why did Komal Aziz Khan ditch acting for fashion?

    Why did Komal Aziz Khan ditch acting for fashion?

    Actress Komal Aziz Khan has been missing from the screen for a while, and she’s finally revealed the reason she’s been off from TV screens.
    She appeared as a guest on ‘Ayaz Samoo’s’ show where she talked about why she has stopped acting in dramas.

    “I chose to prioritize my clothing brand, which has been doing well. My initial break from acting was meant to be temporary, but as my brand continued to flourish, I found myself devoted to it full-time. It’s been a while since I last acted in dramas.”
    She added that she will never collaborate with a few actors in the future.

    “I’m a sensitive soul and I cannot work with someone who is not punctual, backbites, or creates drama on sets. I just cannot take it. I need a peaceful and professional environment to work in.” Komal added.

    Komal Aziz Khan has had a notable career in television, having worked in dramas such as
    Mere Dard Ki Tujhe Kya Khabar, Aye Dil Tu Bata, Mere Khudaya, Tere Liye, Kam Zarf and
    Mera Kiya Qasoor

  • Social media rages over feudal lord who cut off camel’s foot

    Social media rages over feudal lord who cut off camel’s foot

    Update

    Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Anny Marri has confirmed that the wounded camel subjected to cruelty is being taken care of by a non-profit organisation Comprehensive Disaster Response Services (CDRS).

    She posted on X (formerly Twitter): “So grateful to @CDRSWORLD for stepping up to the help the injured camel who is now in khi. Sarah Jehangir and her team of volunteers remind us of the good in the world. 24/7 doctors at present & a prosthetic once the camel heals, is the plan of action.”

    CDRS describes itself as the “Top non-profit organization and charitable, registered in the United States and Pakistan for disaster relief and projects on human and social development. CDRS responds to human suffering in emergencies and disasters, as well as serves in the development of communities in need, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, class, location, or background.”

    For animal rescue and shelter, the organisation has the “Benji Project for Animal Welfare and Rescue” dedicated to this task.

    Previously

    A heartbreaking incident took place in Mandh Jamrao area of Sanghar, Sindh when a camel wandered onto the agricultural land of an influential feudal lord. The angered man then told his employees to torture the animal, ending with cutting off its leg.

    Social media is seething with rage at the inhumane act of cruelty. A widely shared video on social media shows the animal screaming in pain while a photo shows a man holding the leg in a room.

    Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Anny Marri wrote on X that the injured camel is being treated in an animal welfare sanctuary.

    The owner of the camel, Somer Bhan, reached Press Club Sanghar with a severed leg in a protest against the cruel act. He stated, “The tyrant cut off the leg of a speechless animal just because it passed through his fields.”

    Sanghar police registered a case against “unknown persons” instead of filing the case against the person responsible.

  • Pakistani telefilms set to illuminate screens this Eid ul Azha 2024

    Pakistani telefilms set to illuminate screens this Eid ul Azha 2024

    Telefilms are a big part of Eid celebrations every year. Many popular stars join in to entertain people with comedy and romance. Viewers look forward to these hour-and-a-half-long entertainers after Eid gatherings.

    Here’s what you can watch this Eid ul Adha 2024:

    Jori Ban Gayi

    Feroze Khan and Sehar Khan team up for the first time in a telefilm directed by Syed Ramish Rizvi and written by Samra Bukhari. It promises lots of fun and entertainment with a stellar supporting cast.

    Check out the trailer:

    Pyar tou Warh Gaya

    Ahsan Khan takes on a unique role as he transforms into a female character for his upcoming telefilm. Co-starring alongside him are Amar Khan and Sidra Niazi, promising to captivate the audience with this new avatar. The drama will air on Geo TV.

    Check out the trailer:

    Love Hai Mushkil

    Ali Rehman Khan and Mahenur Haider star in ‘Love Hai Mushkil’ on ARY Digital, a rom-com that will surely bring laughter and joy to viewers.

    Check out the trailer:

    Tere Naam Ka Tattoo

    Sahar Hashmi and Arsalan Naseer team up in ARY Digital’s new telefilm ‘Tere Naam Ka Tattoo’. The comedy also features stars Behroze Sabzwari, Fazial Qazi, and Saba Hameed, promising to bring laughter after the hearty Eid ul Adha feasts.

    Check out the trailer:

    Janay Koun Thi Haseena

    ‘Janay Koun Thi Haseena’ combines mystery and comedy with stars like Sonya Hussyn, Taimoori, Zarrar Khan, and Khaqan Shahnawaz. It will air on Hum TV this Eid ul Adha.

    Check out the trailer:

    Wo Saat Din

    Alizeh Shah and Usama Khan star in Hum TV’s ‘Wo Saat Din’, offering a fresh and captivating storyline.

    Check out the trailer:

    Tum Se Na Ho Payega

    Muneeb Butt and Yashma Gill lead another fun-filled telefilm on Hum TV, promising an entertaining ride for the audience.

    Here is the trailer:

  • US Bank fires employees for look-busy-do-nothing

    US Bank fires employees for look-busy-do-nothing

    US banking giant Wells Fargo has fired dozens of employees following claims that they were faking keyboard activity to fool the company into thinking they were working when actually they were not, reveals BBC.

    In a statement, Wells Fargo said staff had been fired or had resigned “after review of allegations involving simulation of keyboard activity creating impression of active work”.

    “Wells Fargo holds employees to the highest standards and does not tolerate unethical behaviour,” it added.

    The investigation was conducted when new rules recently came into effect in the US, according to which brokers working from home must be inspected every three years.

    However, is not yet clear how the issue was discovered or whether it was specifically related to people working from home.

    Since the work-from-home model has gained popularity post-pandemic, some large companies have been using increasingly specialised tools to monitor employees.

    Such services can track keystrokes and eye movements, take screenshots and log which websites are visited.

    Technology has also evolved to detect the so-called “mouse jigglers” which are aimed at making computers appear to be in active use which are widely available.

    About 13 percent of full-time employees in the US are fully remote, and another 26 percent enjoyed a hybrid arrangement, according to the BBC.

  • Illegal Afghan citizens banned from entering Peshawar during Eid, Muharram

    The government has decided to ban illegal Afghan citizens from entering Peshawar during Eid-ul-Adha and Muharram.

    Speaking to Geo News, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Peshawar Qasim Ali Khan stated that this decision has been made due to security concerns and in order to control crime.

    He emphasised that ensuring a peaceful religious festival is the top priority, and during Eid and Muharram, illegal Afghan citizens will not be allowed to enter the city.

    Qasim Ali Khan further mentioned that security at sensitive locations and places of worship will be reassessed, and additional security measures will be implemented during Eid and Muharram.

    The CCPO added that practical steps will be taken to curb street crime.

  • Yashma Gill gushes over Hania Aamir: ‘She’s my sister’

    Yashma Gill gushes over Hania Aamir: ‘She’s my sister’

    Popular actor Yashma Gill really loves spending time with her best friend and ‘sister’ Hania Aamir. She talked very positively about Hania in an interview with former supermodel Frieha Altaf on her podcast ‘FWhy’. Yashma said that Hania has always been there for her when no one else was.

    “She’s like my sister,” Gill said when asked if the actor from ‘Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha’ is her current best friend.

    “She’s funny, but she’s also very sensitive. I don’t know if people know this because they see her funny and bold side on social media. She’s someone who always advises others on how to be happy, but she herself is very sensitive. She’s very human.”

    “Even though she’s younger than me, she’s much more sensible, and actually, she’s like my therapist,” remarked the actor from ‘Tere Ishq Ke Naam’.

    Recalling a recent incident, where Aamir spent the entire night with Gill while she underwent surgery, she added, “She was the only one who stayed with me the whole night. I’ve always said about Hania that she might skip random plans and hangouts sometimes, but when she knows you’re really in trouble, she’ll be there for you.”

    “I remember I didn’t even tell her about my surgery because I wasn’t in a state to inform anyone and was rushed to the hospital. But my house helper informed Hania. She came and stayed the whole night in the hospital room with me, even though she had a shoot the next morning,” Gill explained. “Not many people would do that.”

  • No swimming or bathing on Karachi beach

    No swimming or bathing on Karachi beach

    Commissioner Karachi has banned bathing and swimming on various Karachi beaches for two months, from July 16 to September 15.

    The office of the Commissioner has directed Deputy Commissioners to ensure compliance with the ban.

    Citizens are advised to follow the orders to ensure safety.

    “There is apprehension expressed by the concerned Deputy Commissioners that a large number of public is expected to visit the beaches in Karachi during Eid Holidays and there is every likelihood of drowning incidents occurring due to public bathing and swimming in the sea, owing to the monsoon spell and high tides in the sea,” the notification read.

    However, bathing in the sea is banned at Canap Beach, Mubarak Village, and Sonera Beach until August 13, according to Geo News.

  • Pakistani bank statements unacceptable for UK visa? Fake news!

    Pakistani bank statements unacceptable for UK visa? Fake news!

    A letter circulating all over social media claiming that the United Kingdom will no longer accept financial documents from major Pakistani banks for visa or immigration applications and that English language tests, including IELTS, will be considered unacceptable for Pakistani students has turned out to be fake.

    In the letter allegedly issued by UK Visas and Immigration, it was stated that certain Pakistani banks’ statements would no longer be acceptable for UK visa applications.

    The letter then goes on to name nine major banks in the country.

    It also listed English language tests allegedly rejected by the UK, including Oxford ELLT Digital, IELTS Life Skills, and Pearson Test of English.

    The British High Commission in Islamabad debunked the letter as false, clarifying that no such restrictions have been imposed.

    The official statement by the Commission was posted on X (Twitter) account and confirmed by the Geo Fact Check team via mail. It stated that the Commission is aware of a “fake document being shared pretending to be from UK Visa and Immigration.”

  • Here are all the stars who attended Umr-o-Ayyar’s premier

    Here are all the stars who attended Umr-o-Ayyar’s premier

    A team from The Current was invited to the premier of ‘Umro Ayyar’ at CUE Cinema, Lahore, on June 13.
    The event was attended by many celebrities, including Fawad Khan, who made a grand entry that caught everyone’s attention. Other notable celebrities who walked the red carpet included Faysal Qureshi, Bilal Lashari, Saba Qamar, Syed Noor, Irfan Khoosat, Afzal Khan (Rambo) and his wife Sahiba.

    The cast of the film, including Usman Mukhtar, Faran Tahir, Ali Kazmi, Sanam Saeed, Daniyal Raheel, and Simi Raheal, were also present at the premier. Veteran actor Naeem Tahir was there to support his son, Ali Tahir, who is part of the film’s cast.

    As celebrities walked the red carpet, they were surrounded by fans. Some celebrities even took the time to interact with fans, posing for selfies and signing autographs.

    The film’s star Faran Tahir made a vintage and impressive entry that left a lasting impression. The ARY Hoshiyaran team was also present at the premier.

    The first science fiction movie from Pakistan with amazing visual effects – Umro Ayyar- is set to be released on Eid ul Azha. Fans are eagerly awaiting the movie, which represents a fresh start for Pakistani cinema.

  • Six exciting films to hit cinemas this Eid ul Azha!

    Six exciting films to hit cinemas this Eid ul Azha!

    This Eid ul Azha exciting Lollywood and Hollywoood films are set to hit cinemas.

    Many people eagerly wait for Eid to enjoy a day out with family and friends at the movies. There are four Lollywood and two Hollywood coming this Eid Ul Azha.

    UmroAyyar – A New Beginning

    This upcoming Pakistani fantasy film is about Umro, a character from the classic fantasy Urdu novel.

    Cast: Ali Kazmi, Farhan Tahir, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Manzar Sehbai, Sana Fakhar, Sanam Saeed, Simi Raheal, Usman Mukhtar.

    The sci-fi movie is directed by Azfar Jafri and produced by VR Chili Production.

    Abhi

    Humza, a young Kashmiri boy, flees to AJK with his brother after their father’s death and pursues his passion for music in Muzaffarabad, but struggles with haunting childhood memories.

    A chance encounter with a Lahori tourist, Zara, encourages him to move to Lahore to chase his dreams and overcome his past.

    The film is directed by Asad Mumtaz and produced by Ali Chaudhry, Gohar Mumtaz, and Muhammad Waleed Abbas. The screenplay is written by Shoiab Rabbani.

    Cast:

    Gohar Mumtaz, Hareem Farooq, Hina Bayat, Kubra Khan, Mahmood Aslam, Shahzad Nawaz, Usman Peerzada

    Na Baligh Afraad

    Nabeel Qureshi is back with ‘Na Baligh Afraad’, a comedy set in the 90s. The trailer shows a VCR playing a key role. With lots of laughs, get ready for a fun time at the movies. The film is directed by Nabeel Qureshi and produced by Fizza Ali.Meera ,Nabeel Qureshi.

    Cast: Samar Jafri, Aashir Wajahat, Adi Adeel Amjad, Salim Miraaj, Ehteshamuddin

    Bhediya: A scientist’s theory

    The film suggests that humans evolved from animals, but today’s humans quickly revert to animalistic behavior, forgetting their values. ‘Bhediya’ tells the story of one such person who seeks revenge, blurring the lines between humans and animals.

    This individual’s quest for inner satisfaction transforms them into a ‘Bhediya’, losing their human identity.

    It is directed by Shahzad Billa and the screenplay is written by Tofiqe Shah, produced by Mukhtar Ahmad Khawaja. The gernre of the film is action and adventure.

    Cast: Ali Khan, Baba Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Shafqat Cheema, Shahzad Billa, Sidra Noor, Sumaira Saghir, Syed Ama

    Inside Out 2

    The film Inside Out 2 is about Riley navigating her teenage years, experiencing new emotions and adventures. The film is directed by Kelsey Mann and written by Dave Holstein, Meg LeFavue.

    Cast: Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, Tony Hale

    Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die

    The dynamic duo of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence returns as Miami’s finest, but this time they’re on the wrong side of the law. Expect high-octane action, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a thrilling twist as they go from being the hunters to the hunted.

    It is directed by Adil El Arabi, Bilall Fallah and written by Chris Bremer, Will Beall and George Gallo.

    Cast: Will smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens