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  • Arooj Aftab collaborates with ‘Thor’ Star Tessa Thompson for first music video

    Arooj Aftab collaborates with ‘Thor’ Star Tessa Thompson for first music video

    Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab has exciting news for her fans. She’s releasing her first music video for the song ‘Raat Ki Rani.’ And guess what? It’s directed by Tessa Thompson, the famous American actor known for playing Valkyrie in Marvel movies. This is her first time directing a music video, adding to the excitement.

    Aftab made the announcement on her Instagram, posting a casual black and white photo with Thompson. “Raat Ki Rani is my first music video ever, and you get to see Tessa Thompson as your favorite film director on earth.”

    Aftab also shared her thoughts on Thompson, saying, “Her work and her personality are incredibly inspiring and strong. This project is really special to both of us. I am extremely thankful. And the music video will be released tomorrow.”

    In response to Aftab’s heartfelt announcement, the star from Creed shared the post on her own Instagram Story. She added a touching note, saying, “This caption touched my heart. Love you, my debut sis, Arooj Aftab. Thank you for trusting me.” The music video will premiere on April 18 at 6:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time.

    ‘Raat Ki Rani’ is a big moment for Aftab. She became famous worldwide with her Grammy-winning song Mohabbat.
    Next, Aftab will perform at the famous Glastonbury Festival in London this June.

  • Assailants reveal sinister motive of firing at Salman Khan’s home

    Assailants reveal sinister motive of firing at Salman Khan’s home

    The Mumbai Police has finished their interrogation of the people who shot at Bollywood star Salman Khan’s house.

    According to reports from Indian media, the two gunmen who fired at Salman Khan’s house in Mumbai’s Bandra area were caught in Bhoj, Gujarat. Both of them are from Bihar area in Gujarat state.

    Unit 9 of India’s Crime Branch completed the investigation and gave the report to the local court, revealing that the gunmen wanted to kill the Bollywood superstar. After opening fire, they threw their guns into the Surat river.

    Now, the police want the court to keep the two suspects for 14 days to find out who planned the attack. Earlier, the suspects were already with the police for nine days.

    The suspects told the police they shot at Salman Khan’s house because gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who’s in jail, paid them to do it.
    The police told the media the suspects didn’t want to hurt Salman Khan or his family, but to scare people.

  • ‘Not happening now, just relax’; Yasir Hussain ends pregnancy rumors

    ‘Not happening now, just relax’; Yasir Hussain ends pregnancy rumors

    With all the talk online about celebrities, Yasir Hussain and Iqra Aziz became the center of rumors with speculation about them expecting another baby. It got really crazy on social media, especially after Yasir said something intriguing on a show with Nadia Khan.
    In the interview, when asked about having another child, Yasir replied, “Second baby Insha Allah jald karenge hum”. Some fans thought this meant they were announcing a pregnancy.
    But Yasir was quick to clarify what he meant.

    He said, “Not happening now, just relax.” So, take a chill pill guys! “It’ll happen when it’ll happen.”
    The clarification came because there were lots of rumors going around. Even though Yasir talked about having another baby on the show, he made it clear they didn’t have specific plans yet. He just said ‘soon,’ not that they’re expecting a baby right now.

    Yasir’s response to the situation shows how important it is to communicate clearly to stop false rumors. It also reminds media to be careful before sharing news that isn’t confirmed. Wrong information can really hurt celebrities’ lives and work.

  • President Zardari will address joint Parliament session today

    President Zardari will address joint Parliament session today

    The joint session of the two houses of Parliament will be held today in Parliament House under the presidency of Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq.

    President Asif Ali Zardari will address the parliament today at 4 pm. All arrangements have been made for what will be the first joint session of Parliament after the formation of the 16th National Assembly.

    The President of the State called the joint session of the Parliament to exercise the powers conferred under Articles 54(1) and 56(3) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

  • Non-formal education will be provided to out-of-school children in Sindh, says Sindh education minister

    Non-formal education will be provided to out-of-school children in Sindh, says Sindh education minister

    Sindh Minister for Education and Mines & Minerals, Syed Sardar Ali Shah, announced on Wednesday that out-of-school children in the province will be provided a facility to complete their studies through a non-formal education strategy. Geo reported on Wednesday.

    A non-formal education authority will be established, which will work with the collaboration of UNICEF and through public-private partnerships. 

    The remarks came during a meeting on Wednesday in Karachi with Education Secretary Sindh Zahid Ali Abbasi and other officials.

    Education minister explained that through a non-formal strategy, a child who is out of school will complete his/her education up to eighth grade within four years. He also said that almost two million children in Sindh will be able to get benefit from the facility.

    He also stated that Sindh is the only province that will take initiatives for out-of-school children in the form of non-formal education.

    He stated that non-formal education centres will be established in areas where the number of out-of-school children is high.

  • I was told to quit PTI by Western ambassador, claims Shandana Gulzar

    I was told to quit PTI by Western ambassador, claims Shandana Gulzar

    Shandana Gulzar, a senior member and elected MNA of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), recently appeared on a talk show with Hamid Mir and claimed that a foreign ambassador advised her to quit the party.

    She stated that this matter is directly concerned with the 2022 vote of no confidence brought against former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

    Shandana said, “I was called by many people including an ambassador of a Western country who asked me to think about my future and leave Khan because our party [PTI] is ending.”

    The MNA replied to the ambassador that the reason why she’s not quitting PTI is because it is a matter of “honour” for her.

    Gulzar further emphasized that the entire process of VONC was “stupid” and “botched up”. And that it could have been done with finesse and elegance rather than being so clumsy.

    An X user @DanMir_musings posted an old video of Shandana where she claimed that she was not told explicitly to quit PTI and Imran Khan. The user wrote, “Shandana Gulzar has already backtracked on this lie of hers that she was called by an embassy after VONC motion and was told to leave PTI and Imran.”

  • TIME magazine finally recognises Motaz Azaiza in top 100 influential figure list

    TIME magazine finally recognises Motaz Azaiza in top 100 influential figure list

    ‘TIME Magazine’ just released its yearly list of the top 100 most influential people worldwide, highlighting the individuals who’ve made big impacts on the global arena. One standout this year is Motaz Azaiza, famous for being one of the brave journalists exposing Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

    Motaz, a photo journalist from Gaza, got onto the TIME100 list after gathering a worldwide following who watched the genocide unfold through his camera lens.

    TIME described Motaz as the “World’s eyes and ears in his native Gaza”. The description continued to read, “Armed with a camera and a flak jacket marked ‘PRESS,’ the 25-year-old Palestinian photographer spent nearly four months documenting life under Israeli bombardment: families displaced from homes, women mourning loved ones, a man trapped beneath the rubble. His pictures showed what life is like in Gaza, which most international reporters can’t see because they’re not allowed in there. But doing this was dangerous. Since October 7, at least 95 journalists have been killed in Gaza. This is the deadliest time for journalists since 1992. Many more have been hurt or arrested. Motaz left Gaza in January. Now, he works to tell people about the crisis and asks for help from other countries.”

  • Ali Rehman thinks being compared to THIS Hollywood heartthrob is a compliment

    Ali Rehman thinks being compared to THIS Hollywood heartthrob is a compliment

    In a recent interview with Independent Urdu, Pakistani actor Ali Rehman Khan expressed his surprise and admiration after being compared to a Hollywood heartthrob for the first time.

    Ali Rehman, known for his role in ‘Bebasi,’ was pleasantly surprised and flattered when he was compared to Ryan Gosling. He praised Gosling’s ability to handle serious roles and excel in comedy. “It’s a big compliment to be compared to him. He’s a very big actor,” Ali said.
    “Personally, I have never felt a resemblance… He is one of my favorite actors because I think that Ryan Gosling does serious roles with finesse but his comedic timing, too, is extraordinary. His film ‘Bad Guys’ is one of my favorites. His performance in it is just amazing,” he added.

    Talking about his life, Ali, originally from Islamabad but now living in Karachi since six years, described Karachi as a busy metropolitan city compared to the more laid-back Islamabad. “Karachi is a bustling metropolitan city where day and night merge into one. In Islamabad, you feel the difference between day and night very strongly,” he explained.

    Ali loves Karachi, highlighting its dynamic atmosphere and delicious food, especially the famous dishes of Burns Road. “I love the food on Burns Road. As actors, we can’t eat a lot because we have to watch our diets, but you can find great food anywhere in Karachi,” he said.

    Looking ahead, Ali said he wants to work with leading actresses of Pakistani cinema like Mahira Khan, Sanam Saeed, and Sajal Ali, praising their talent and the potential for diverse opportunities such collaborations could bring.

  • Ali Abbas thinks women adore him because he respects them

    Ali Abbas thinks women adore him because he respects them

    Actor Ali Abbas is well-known for his strong work ethic and professionalism. During an appearance on ‘Mazaq Raat’, his colleague and host Imran Ashraf revealed that Ali seems to attract a lot of female attention, and almost everyone he meets develops feelings for him. Imran was curious to understand why Ali always comes across as the good guy.

    Ali said, “I have always respected women and I am very chivalrous around them, which warms everyone up around me. I am also very intense in romantic acting, but I make my co-stars comfortable. All these factors combined have endeared me to everyone.”
    Ali further shared, “I also have one-sided love, and that is for Mahira Khan. I have always admired the superstar since her days as a VJ, and that fan love will always remain.”

    This is what he said:

  • ‘Holding her belly’: pregnancy rumours spread after Iqra Aziz’s latest picture

    ‘Holding her belly’: pregnancy rumours spread after Iqra Aziz’s latest picture

    In the lively world of Pakistani entertainment, fan favorite stars Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain always stay in the news.

    The famous couple and their adorable son Kabir Hussain, make their Instagram stories even more joyful.
    Iqra Aziz, who is making fans happy in the famous TV show ‘Burns Road Kay Romeo and Juliet,’ and also doing great in ‘Maanat Murad,’ has decided to take a break from work. She wants to spend more time with her family.

    At Wajahat Rauf’s Qawali Night event, Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain snapped photos that they shared. This got fans wondering.

    Many fans noticed that Iqra Aziz seemed to gently touch her belly in some pictures. Some excited fans thought this might mean she’s pregnant again. They also saw a happy glow on her face. Fans flooded social media with good wishes and prayers for the couple’s happiness.