Tag: Pakistani Star

  • Hania Aamir says she doesn’t want to be ‘unapproachable to be a star’

    Hania Aamir says she doesn’t want to be ‘unapproachable to be a star’

    Hania Aamir, who has often opened up about her fears and insecurities, has penned yet another heartfelt note about her struggles saying that she doesn’t want to be a star who is unapproachable.

    Expressing her thoughts on social media, Hania said: “When I took this picture, I was completely shattered inside. I would recite the kalma all the time hoping Allah would give me sabr to deal with the hurt I was feeling. Tears were ready to stream even in this picture and I was keeping it together as a front.”

    “I know I express too much on Instagram and let you guys in on what a part of my private life is about but just bear with it because I feel this is how it should be,” she added.

    The actor further said: “I don’t think I’m from a generation that believes a celebrity needs to be ‘unapproachable’ to be a star! Actually the quite opposite.”

    Explaining her words, Hania said: “A star in my eyes is the one who is compassionate and vulnerable and scared and emotional and brave and knows what being famous means. Someone who knows the importance of their platform, someone who appreciates their followers their blessings and knows the fact that they can use their voice and influence lives for the better.”

    “That’s the star I want to be,” she added, urging everyone to be kind to those around them and “most importantly, be kind to your own selves.”

    Earlier, Hania had written a detailed note on the importance of self-love and urged people to be kind to each other and accept difference of opinion.

    “I pride myself on being the person that I am today,” Hania had said. “Yes, I make the most of each day. Yes, I speak my mind. Yes, you might think I’m too much. I am. I am all of these things. I am extra. Extra. I love more. Laugh more. Feel more. Every emotion is heightened and that is the person that I am.”

  • Afridi believes cricket can improve relations between Pakistan and India

    Shahid Afridi believes that cricket can play an important role in normalising the relationship between Pakistan and India.

    According to a report in Cricket Pakistan, the former captain of the Pakistan Cricket Team, while speaking to media said: “Cricket between Pakistan and India is very important. Sports should be kept away from politics. Relations between the two countries can improve because of cricket.”

    Afridi further said: “I have said this before as well, Indian cricketers enjoy coming to Pakistan. You can improve relationships through sports but if you don’t want to improve them then they will remain the same.”

    Afridi enjoys good relations with Indian cricketers and even hosted them at his home when they visited Karachi.

    Read more – Afridi says he has ‘old and strong relations’ with Yuvraj, Harbhajan

    Last year in February, Shoaib Akhtar had also highlighted the importance of bilateral series between India and Pakistan saying: “It is very important for India and Pakistan to play a bilateral series because it generates money, revenue, fan following and inspiration.”

    Meanwhile, it is being reported that two neighbouring countries might soon be engaged in a bilateral series.

    According to a report published in Jang, “India and Pakistan might soon get involved in bilateral cricket series again with a possibility of the six-day window for a three-match T20I series later in the year.”

    The last bilateral series between India and Pakistan was held in 2012-13.

  • Mehwish Hayat calls out those holding ‘live concerts’ amid ‘deadly third wave’

    Mehwish Hayat calls out those holding ‘live concerts’ amid ‘deadly third wave’

    Mehwish Hayat has expressed her disappointment and called out those holding live concerts in Islamabad amid rising cases of COVID-19.

    Read more – Mehwish Hayat slams India for spreading conspiracy theories against Muslims amid COVID-19 crisis

    “This is very disappointing to be having live concerts with so many people while we are still not free of COVID,” wrote the actor on Twitter. “Cases are on the rise again and we are experiencing a deadly third wave.”

    Mehwish urged people to act responsibly and reminded them that “Jaan hai to jahaan hai!“.

    According to the latest figures given by National Command Operation Center (NCOC), Islamabad has recorded 371 cases in the past 24 hours. While Punjab has recorded 1191 cases and total confirmed cases recorded in the last 24 hours are 2,253.

    Amid the drastic increase in cases, the Punjab Government has reimposed numerous restrictions in different districts of the province including a complete ban on indoor and outdoor dining, closure of all commercial activities and markets by 6 pm on weekdays and suspension of all sports and all cultural activities. The Sindh Government has also issued directives for a smart lockdown in the province.