Tag: Pakistani Celebrities

  • Karachi police takes action over Nimra Khan’s viral video

    Karachi police takes action over Nimra Khan’s viral video

    On Tuesday, DIG Karachi-South Asad Raza took notice of actress Nimra Khan’s viral video where she claimed to have stopped an attempt to kidnap her.

    The DIG asked SSP South to provide a report on the incident. Nimra Khan said that three armed men tried to kidnap her while she was waiting for her car outside a hotel in Karachi’s Defence area.

    Recalling the scary event, Nimra shared that the men tried to force her into their vehicle at gunpoint. She resisted, but the people around did not help her.

    In her video, she said, “The armed men could have shot me, but I managed to stop a passing car.” With help from the family inside the car and hotel staff, she escaped.

    She expressed her frustration, saying, “If women aren’t safe in Pakistan, should we really be celebrating Pakistan Day? Can anyone confidently say that their sister, wife, daughter, or mother is safe in Pakistan? The answer, sadly, is no.”

    Police officials said that Nimra has not yet reported the incident to the police. They stated that they will start their investigation once she does.

  • Sonam Bajwa sent a unique congratulatory message for Arshad Nadeem

    Sonam Bajwa sent a unique congratulatory message for Arshad Nadeem

    Renowned Indian actress Sonam Bajwa has extended congratulations to Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem for winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

    Arshad Nadeem made history by claiming the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw final, marking Pakistan’s first individual Olympic gold in 40 years. He set a new Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters. India’s Neeraj Chopra took the silver medal in the same event.

    Sonam used Punjabi to say, “Wadhaiyan, Mubarakan,” conveying that he truly deserved this victory.

    In his Instagram post celebrating the win, Nadeem thanked Allah and expressed gratitude to his nation and parents for their support.
    Arshad Nadeem’s achievement is a significant milestone, as the last gold medal for Pakistan was won by the hockey team in the 1984 Olympics.

  • Nishan e Pakistan for Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Hilal e Imtiaz for Arshad Nadeem

    Nishan e Pakistan for Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Hilal e Imtiaz for Arshad Nadeem

    President Asif Ali Zardari has approved a grant of honour to bestow 101 national and international individuals for contributions to the country at a ceremony on 23 March 2025.
    Former Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto will be awarded posthumous Nishan e Pakistan, the nation’s highest civil award for outstanding public service.

    Arshad Nadeem, gold medalist at the Paris Olympics 2024, will receive the second-highest civilian award, Hilal e Imtiaz. Murad Sadpara, who died at Broad Peak Hill after a daring rescue operation, will be bestowed with Sitara e Imtiaz in the sports category.
    Nasir Kazmi, famous poet, will also get the Nishan e Imtiaz award in the literature category.

    The President has also approved a Sitara e Shujat award to Deputy Commissioner Panjgur, Zakir Hussain Baloch, who was killed in District Mastung.

  • The Glassworker set to premiere at Hiroshima animation festival

    The Glassworker set to premiere at Hiroshima animation festival

    Pakistan’s first Ghibli style animated film, The Glassworker, will be screened at the Hiroshima Animation Festival in Japan on  Saturday August 17, 2024. Among thousands of entries from 97 countries and regions across the world, it is going to compete in the ‘Feature Competition’ category.

    This is an achievement that showcases Pakistan’s animation talent on the global stage. The Glassworker promises a heartwarming and visually stunning experience.

    The film, directed by Usman Riaz and Mairam Riaz Paracha and produced by Geo Films, was released on July 26, 2024 in Pakistan. It has now crossed the 30 million milestone at the box office.

  • ‘Mesmerised, blown away, and proud’: Sanam Saeed on Barzakh

    ‘Mesmerised, blown away, and proud’: Sanam Saeed on Barzakh

    Sanam Saeed always lets her work speak for her. When the actress does speak, she never shies away from saying exactly what is on her mind.

    Though her latest project Barzakh, written and directed by Asim Abbasi, landed in controversy, she has come to its defence. The series attracted a lot of attention due to its incredible cinematography however, its queer-themed content stirred massive controversy, invoking mixed reactions across the region.

    In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Saeed shared her thoughts on the overwhelming response to the web series.
    The Barzakh actress said, “The feedback has been quite overwhelming. Mesmerised, blown away, and proud are just the adjectives that I’ve gotten to hear. People are really overwhelmed, intrigued, curious and have slowly understood that this is not a show that they can just binge-watch. It’s something that they have to really focus on and watch with a lot of attention.”

    Despite the backlash, particularly in Pakistan where Barzakh was removed from YouTube, Saeed remains positive about its impact, especially in India. “It was this really beautiful exchange that happened (through the platform, Zindagi) where people’s eyes were opened up,’ noting how Indian audiences gained new insights into Pakistani culture.”

    Although she hasn’t had an opportunity yet, the actor expressed cautious optimism about the possibility of working in India in the future.

    “I haven’t experienced it, so I can’t say that I miss it because I’ve never gone to India for work. But things will happen one day”, Saeed added.

  • Exclusive: When is Sheheryar Munawar getting married?

    Exclusive: When is Sheheryar Munawar getting married?

    Sheharyar Munawar, one of the most eligible bachelors in the industry, is currently in the spotlight with his drama Radd and his love life. Rumours have been circulating about his upcoming wedding.

    The Current talked to a source who gave exclusive information about the heartthrob bachelor.

    Sheheryar Munawar and Maheen Siddiqui are indeed in a relationship and the duo is set to get hitched by the end of this year in December, the source told us.

    Speculation gained momentum after Munawar spoke about his love life during an interview with Frieha Altaf. He had said, “Alhamdulillah, I’m very grateful and happy. My parents are very happy. Allah has been really kind.”

    The Radd actor further stated, “I’m grateful for the love and support, but I request my fans to pray for us and respect our privacy as we embark on this new journey together.”

    The buzz around Munawar’s relationship status intensified when he shared a heartfelt Instagram post showing affection for Maheen Siddiqui, calling her his “jaan” (life). He posted photos from his birthday celebration, where Maheen, among other close friends, surprised him.

    Maheen was prominently tagged in the post and responded with a red heart emoji.

    In another post, Munawar shared Maheen’s post with the caption “meri jaan” (my beloved), thanking her for making his birthday special.

    This public display of affection has sparked conversations, especially given the rumours about their December wedding.

    Previously, Sheheryar Munawar got engaged in Karachi to Dr Hala Somroo, however, the engagement was called off a few months after that.

    During the promotion of his last film, Paray Hut Love, Munawar mentioned he had no plans to marry soon, which fueled speculation about his engagement status. His growing closeness with actor Maya Ali also contributed to the rumours, yet the two reportedly broke up and have not been seen together again.

    Maheen Siddiqui has also been the subject of speculation, with netizens speculating about her relationship with Azaan Sami Khan after photos and videos surfaced.

    However, the two have made it Instagram official, putting an end to all the rumors.

  • Who’s more beautiful according to Waseem Abbas: Hania Aamir or Sajal Aly?

    Who’s more beautiful according to Waseem Abbas: Hania Aamir or Sajal Aly?

    Senior actor Waseem Abbas was asked about beautiful actresses in the industry and his reply was very interesting.

    Waseem appeared as a guest on Geo News’ program ‘Hansna Mana Hai,’ where he engaged in an interesting and humorous conversation.

    During the program, host Tabish Hashmi asked whether Sajal Aly is more beautiful than Haniya Aamir. To this, the senior actor replied with a firm “no.”

    The actor’s response sparked a lot of reaction from the program’s participants. The host then humorously asked if Tabish Hashmi is more beautiful than Haniya Aamir. The actor shook his head and said, “Not at all.”

    It’s worth noting that Waseem Abbas played Haniya Aamir’s father-in-law in the drama ‘Mere Hum Safar.’

  • 24 years after her death, Nazia Hassan remains the ultimate pop icon

    24 years after her death, Nazia Hassan remains the ultimate pop icon

    Nazia Hassan was a talented singer who amazed fans with her powerful voice and energetic performances. The Aap Jaisa koi singer was born on 3 April, 1965 in Karachi.
    To pay tribute to her let’s look back at her most popular songs.

    Nazia Hassan with her first song, ‘Aap Jaisa Koi,’ which turned her into an overnight star.

    Her debut album, ‘Disco Deewane’, released in the year 1981, the music was a huge hit. It sold a record number of copies and was loved by people in 14 countries.

    Other famous songs by Nazia include Boom Boom, Dil Ki Lagi, Aankehin Churanay Walay and Dosti, which for a long time appeared on the top spots on the music charts. Nazia Hassan also got the title of Queen of Pop.

    Nazia Hassan won many awards during her time, including Pakistan’s highest civilian award for doing her significant work in music, the Pride of Performance. She had the pride of almost being the youngest ever Pakistani singer, at only 15, to also receive the prestigious Filmfare award for the song Aap Jaisa Koi.

    Tragically, Nazia Hassan passed away on August 13, 2000, after a brave fight against lung cancer. She died in London, and although her time in the spotlight was short, Nazia’s music will always be remembered for inspiring and touching lives worldwide.

    Nazia married Karachi-based businessman Mirza Ishtiaq Baig on March 30, 1995.

    Her brother Zoheb Hassan was also a singer and music composer; the two siblings, therefore, collaborated on a number of music projects. Zoheb was a major part of Nazia’s music career and was, in fact, a co-producer for many of her music albums.

  • ‘No woman is safe in Pakistan’: Nimra Khan escapes kidnapping attempt

    ‘No woman is safe in Pakistan’: Nimra Khan escapes kidnapping attempt

    Actress Nimra Khan, recognized for her role in Geo TV’s drama serial ‘Umme Ayesha,’ has shared details of a terrifying experience where she escaped a kidnapping attempt.

    Nimra posted a video telling her followers,

    “I am Muslim proudly but I am sorry being Pakistani I dnt knw what should I say.”
    She begun: “Assalamu Alaikum, the nation is still alive, right? However, the purpose of this video is not to praise this country. What happened to me yesterday was horrible; do you want your sister, daughter, or wife to experience the same fate? It is not safe to send any of your girls outside of Pakistan; I guarantee you that they are not safe here. You people understand that it is ridiculous to celebrate August 14th when girls are still unsafe in Pakistan.”

    “Yesterday, I was standing near Ramada, waiting for my car when the three men came and tried to kidnap me, they harassed me. I had mobile, bag and I was waiting for my family, it was raining, those men held me on gun point were dragging me to their car but no one heard me. I did my own protection, I pushed him and started running, he had guns, and he could open fire on me. How can I say that I am safe in this country where I pay taxes when I stepped in front of a passing car? The family and Ramada staff saved me. I see why people have guards with them now; we need guards, which is probably why so many people are moving abroad. I am not safe here, and I can hire guards with my tax money,” the Umme Ayesha actress added.

  • Imran warns of protests if Chief Justice Pakistan given extension

    Imran warns of protests if Chief Justice Pakistan given extension

    Chairman Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has warned of a nationwide protest if the government attempts to extend the tenure of Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faiz Isa.

    The former Prime Minister has said that protests will be held if the CJP-led bench fails to implement the verdict on reserved seats.
    The former premier alleged that the CJP and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) worked together, with the military supporting them, while talking to the media in Adiala jail.

    Mr Khan further said: “All these things have been witnessed in Pakistan as well. Before elections, a crackdown was launched against the PTI on the pretext of May 9 violence”, while terming the situation in Pakistan worse than Bangladesh.