Tag: romance

  • From thrills to romance: Ten dramas that defined the year

    From thrills to romance: Ten dramas that defined the year

    Looking for something different from the usual love triangles, family feuds, and predictable comedies? Enter Green Entertainment! This channel has freshen up the Pakistani drama scene with new, exciting content. With its captivating teasers, Green Entertainment made us ask, ‘Is this what we were waiting for?’ And the answer was a resounding ‘Yes!’

    Green Entertainment stands out for its diverse array of shows, including family dramas, crime thrillers, horror series, love stories, and unique scripts that challenge the industry norms. Competing with seasoned players in the field was no small feat, but Green Entertainment’s bravery paid off.

    Let’s take a trip down memory lane and explore 10 standout dramas from Green Entertainment – from love stories to thrillers and more!

    Tumhare Husn Ke Naam: This drama brought a touch of vintage romance, captivating fans of classic Pakistani dramas. Starring Saba Qamar and Imran Abbas as Salma and Sikandar, it tells the story of enduring love and following one’s passion. Set against the charming architecture of Lahore’s National College of Arts, this drama highlights societal norms about remarriage and the power of true love.

    22 Qadam: This drama focuses on Fari, a college student passionate about cricket, played by Hareem Farooq. It highlights female empowerment and the pursuit of dreams. With a cast including Wahaj Ali and dynamic characters, “22 Qadam” challenges gender stereotypes and celebrates women’s aspirations.

    Serial Killer: Starring Saba Qamar as SP Sarah, this drama introduces viewers to a murder mystery filled with forensic investigations and intricate plots. Written by Umera Ahmed, it keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with its meticulous attention to detail.

    Breaking News: This drama delves into the manipulation of media and politics, exposing the dark side of the industry. It raises important questions about media responsibility and political influence, offering a gripping and thought-provoking narrative.

    Kabli Pulao: ‘Kabli Pulao’ tells the story of Haji Mushtaq and Barbeena, highlighting cultural expectations and personal sacrifices. Their journey, symbolised by the popularity of Kabli Pulao, reflects resilience and the power of human connection.

    Standup Girl: Zara Noor Abbas stars as Zara, a stand-up comedian navigating life’s challenges. This romantic comedy, set in Lahore, explores themes of identity, humour, and the pursuit of artistic fulfilment, making it a refreshing tale of love and laughter.

    Gentleman: Influenced by Pakistan’s socio-political landscape, this drama blends love stories with deep-seated issues. Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar’s portrayal highlights the complexities of governance, justice, and the morality of love, offering a cinematic experience on TV screens.

    Pas-e-Deewar: Set in rural Pakistan, this drama follows Ujala and Iftikhar as they navigate financial hardships and societal pressures. With themes of resilience, integrity, and love, it explores the clash between tradition and modernity.

  • Love online: Yet another foreign woman marries Pakistani man

    Love online: Yet another foreign woman marries Pakistani man

    It looks like sirf KPK kay paani mein kuch khaas nahi hai, Sindh main bhee potent paani hai.

    Yet again, foreign women are meeting Pakistani men on social media apps and marrying them a year later. Humein bhi kuch samajh nahi araha. A Filipino woman named Mikona, has married a Larkana man, Oshaq, via video call, after meeting him on Facebook where they became close friends. According to ARY, the nikah ceremony took place at a local hotel where friends and family members were present.

    Speaking to the media, Oshaq said he will secure a visa and fly out to Philippines to be with his wife.

    The wedding follows a string of online romances where foreign women flew to Pakistan to marry men they formed connections with online. KPK was leading the race with more marriages held in the month of July than all the December shaadi seasons compiled. On 30 July, Rosa flew from Mexico to Buner, KPK, to marry Izaz Ali, whom she had met on Facebook.

    Read more: Ye KP mein kya ho raha hai: Mexican woman flies to Pakistan to marry Facebook lover

    Previously, a woman from Chile developed a relationship on Tiktok with Ikramullah from KP, and then flew to the province in July to marry him.

    Read more: Humaray paani mein kuch hai? In third love story this month, Chile woman flies to marry Pakistani lover

  • Unusual date: Man wears burqa to meet his love, arrested by police in Lahore

    Unusual date: Man wears burqa to meet his love, arrested by police in Lahore

    A man in Lahore was arrested by police for wearing a burqa and pretending to be a woman, 24 News has reported.

    The incident took place in Lahore’s greater Iqbal Park, where the burqa-clad man was waiting to meet his lover.

    The park’s gardeners became suspicious of the burqa-clad man’s gait and gestures, informing the police of their suspicions. The man was then promptly apprehended by police officers.

    Read more- Sindh gang trap Lahori boys through ‘love calls’ by woman, kidnaps them

    In another story of romance gone wrong, a Sindh based gang has honey trapped Lahori men through phone calls, lured them to Sindh before kidnapping them and asking ransom from their families.

  • ‘No Hugs, Caressing, Bed Scenes’ In Dramas, Directs Pemra

    ‘No Hugs, Caressing, Bed Scenes’ In Dramas, Directs Pemra









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    I have been waiting for this day for so long not because of the weekend but because it’s a big day today. Yes, it’s Pak VS Ind today at 7pm in Dubai. Today is all about the match and I’m not doing anything else. Waisey who do you think will win? Well, I don’t want to sound like a defeatist lekin according to experts and current positions of both teams, India is likely to beat us. But let’s not be negative and hope for the best. P.S I am all in for a bet. 

    And do you know that other than this big match being played, there are also other football matches on, some major ones too. Do check them out!    It’s going to rain in Islamabad and is sunny elsewhere. 

     
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    Pakistan denies reports of ‘agreement’ with US to use airspace for military operations in Afghanistan

    In a statement by Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the spokesperson stated that “no such understanding was in place”. The statement said that Pakistan and the United States (US) have longstanding cooperation on regional security and counter-terrorism and the two sides remain engaged in regular consultations.

    Background: 

    A report published by CNN suggested that the US administration is nearing an agreement with Pakistan to use its airspace to conduct military and intelligence operations in Afghanistan.

    Remember? In an interview, Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan Imran Khan said that Pakistan would absolutely not allow the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to use bases on its soil for cross-border counter-terrorism missions after American forces withdraw from Afghanistan. 

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    Imran Khan’s three-day visit to Saudi Arabia 

    Prime Minister Imran Khan is in Saudi for a three-day visit to attend the launch ceremony of the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) Summit in the capital Riyadh, announced the Foreign Office (FO) of Pakistan.

    What is going to take place there? At the MGI event, the prime minister will share his perspective on the challenges faced by developing countries due to climate change, PMO statement said.

    PM Khan will also participate in an event for the promotion of investment in Pakistan and interact with leading investors and businessmen from Saudi Arabia and the Pakistani diaspora, read the official statement.

    Click the button below to find out more about his visit. 

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      ‘No hugs, caressing, bed scenes’ in dramas, directs Pemra

    Oops! What the…? The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) issued a warning to all satellite channels to refrain from airing caress and hug scenes in Pakistani dramas in a recent notification. 

    The notifications reads: “All Satellite TV channels are hereby directed to refrain from airing caress/ hug scenes in dramas and properly review the content of the dramas through In-House Monitoring Committee and edit/ amend the same by giving due consideration to above reservations and apprehension of the viewers.”

    I wonder what PEMRA thinks about the abusive and slapping scenes on TV? Why are those not given any consideration?

    Read On

    TOP PICKS 

    Asim Azhar clears the air over stance on Ali Azmat’s controversial comments, calls out media

    Singer Asim Azhar has clarified that his recent tweet was not hinted towards Ali Azmat for his viral comments on late veteran singer, Noor Jehan.

    Islamabad records 174 dengue cases in last 24 hours

    110 cases of dengue have been reported from the rural areas and 64 from the urban areas.

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    What was trending? 

     1.#PakVsInd

     It was the top trending hashtag yesterday as both the teams will be facing each other today.

    2.#ENGvWI

     This hashtag was trending on Pakistani Twitter because WI lost to England in T20 world cup match.

    3.#TLPDharna

     This hashtag was trending in relevance to TLP’s march towards Islamabad.

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  • Video: Iqra, Yasir ooze romance on first romantic date post quarantine, enjoy Farhan-Aima’s song

    Video: Iqra, Yasir ooze romance on first romantic date post quarantine, enjoy Farhan-Aima’s song

    Yasir Hussain has finally recovered from Covid’19, he along with his ladylove Iqra Aziz went out on a cruise and ate food at a high-profile restaurant.

    They can also be seen cruising to Farhan Saeed and Aima Baig’s latest song Na Cher Malangaan Nu being played in their car.

    Recently while revealing the most hardest part of the quarantine, the Baandhi star wrote: “The hardest thing is to stay away from his ladylove Iqra Aziz.” The Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 star went to her maternal house with their son during his quarantine period.

    On the work front, the duo appeared together in ARY Digital’s Jhooti.

  • Minal Khan and Ahsan Mohsin capture special moments on their Sunday date

    Minal Khan and Ahsan Mohsin capture special moments on their Sunday date

    Ahsan Mohsin Ikram and Minal Khan got engaged on June 11 in a star-studded ceremony in Karachi. The duo are open to the idea of expressing their PDA moments on social media with their fans and followers.

    Ahsan recently posted about his drive date with fiancé Minal on his Instagram handle. Minal also posted moments from their special time on her social media accounts.

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    Minal is currently featuring in ARY Digital’s Ishq Hai co-starring Danish Taimoor.

  • Ghana Ali shares a glimpse of her romantic date night with husband Umair Gulzar

    Ghana Ali shares a glimpse of her romantic date night with husband Umair Gulzar

    Ghana Ali married Umair Gulzar in May 2021, the duo have been expressing their love for each other on social media. Ghana recently posted a romantic picture with her husband on her Instagram story. What made her post more interesting is the hilarious caption that she added.

    The Dil Ruba actress was last seen in Mohabbatein Chahatein co-starring Junaid Khan, Hira Mani and Armeena Rana Khan.