Actor Mikaal Zulfikar has expressed his opinion regarding a second marriage.
Mikaal was the guest on a T.V. programme, and opened up about his personal life as well as issues within the industry.
In response to a question about the second marriage, the actor said, “My father advises me to marry a foreigner; he often says, ‘Do what I have done and marry a foreigner.’ Well, I have had the experience of marriage in Pakistan. To be honest, I don’t think about getting married again because I have two kids, and I am at peace. I want to live like that.”
Mikaal Zulfiqar’s first marriage was with Sara Bhatti, which ended in 2017 after seven years.
Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has been elected unopposed chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the next three years.
On January 19, Zaka Ashraf resigned from the post of PCB chairman, after serving as chairman since July last year. He was initially appointed for four months and later, his tenure was extended by caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar till the ODI World Cup 2023.
After accepting the resignation of former PCB Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf, Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar nominated Mohsin Naqvi as his candidate in the PCB Governing Body.
Caretaker federal minister, Gohar Ijaz, said on Tuesday in a press conference that the election is a matter of Pakistan’s honour, adding that the caretaker government is fulfilling its responsibility of holding elections ‘with honesty’.
He also said that the law and order situation is now better in Sindh. He further mentioned that the police and civil armed forces have the ability to overcome any adverse law and order situation.
Ijaz also mentioned that there are no issues between election candidates in Balochistan, and all political parties in the province are in communication with each other.
He also said that Pakistan is threatened by forces that want to destabilise the country. However, the country’s security system can protect Pakistan from those forces.
Hamza Ali Abbasi does not like item numbers and he’s never hidden his dislike for the songs. While participating in a recent episode of a podcast, the actor once again strongly opposed item number songs .
In a video clip taken from the interview, Hamza Ali Abbasi openly talks about common songs and item numbers along with fellow artistes.
The host can be seen questioning the actor about item numbers, to which Hamza Ali Abbasi replies, “I don’t support item numbers.” He then draws a clear line between what constitutes an item number and what qualifies as music. He gives an impassioned plea for a shift away from explicit sexual content.
“We give ourselves false comfort that one is hot, one is vulgar or one is sexy. There is no such thing as either an item number or normal songs with nothing in between, there is a difference between the two.”
He further clarified that songs which only show dance and no nudity are normal songs which he does not oppose, however, he stressed that he will never support any song which is an item number.
Actress Hania Aamir, also present in the interview with Hamza Ali Abbasi, agreed with him and said that these issues need to be discussed openly so that films can be improved.
Murtaza Solangi, the Caretaker Information Minister, has stated that the government has not given any instructions yet to suspend mobile or internet services on February 8.
Solangi also stated that the local administration can take any decision as a result of any adverse law and order situation in the area. Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) can give directions to internet provider to suspend the internet in a specific area.
He encouraged the public to use their democratic right to vote, as “it shows their patriotism and their love for democratic continuity in the country.”
Buckingham Palace said Britain’s monarch King Charles will suspend his public duties to undergo treatment for cancer. The palace has not disclosed what form of cancer the King has.
Charles, 75, who became king in September 2022 following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth, is feeling ‘positive’ and looking ‘forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible’, the palace said. Charles spent three nights in hospital last month where he had a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate.
No further details were given about the type of cancer the King has.
Actress and television host Juggan Kazim has made a comeback in the mini-series Gunah, proving that she still has the ability to captivate audiences. Despite facing challenges, including a difficult divorce, she now has a wonderful family with her second husband and openly shares her experiences.
During a guest appearance on Masarrat Misbah’s show, Juggan shared valuable advice for singles considering remarriage, especially moms. She emphasized the importance of taking the time to meet the person, involving the kids in the process, and making a thoughtful decision. Juggan herself followed this approach with her second husband, Faisal Naqvi, taking six months before committing to the relationship. Although Faisal’s kids initially took time to accept their relationship, things eventually worked out.
She said, “Women with children should take a cautious approach, and involve their children in the decision-making process.” The actress-turned-host highlighted the significance of investing time and effort into blending families, especially when stepchildren are involved. According to Kazim, “Patience is key, as it took time for Faisal’s grown-up children to warm up to their new family dynamics.”
Juggan also expressed her concerns about the trend of easy divorces in today’s society. She shared her personal struggle and highlighted the toll it takes on individuals internally. While she discouraged stigmatizing divorce, she expressed worry that society is normalizing the easy way out, which could influence younger generations. Juggan stressed the importance of making a genuine effort to make a marriage work, as she believes that commitment is lacking in today’s culture.
Popular actor Gohar Rasheed has talked about a concerning trend in the entertainment world, stating that just having fair skin is seen as enough to become an actor. He pointed out that some people even spend a lot of money on injections to lighten their skin quickly and get roles in the industry. The actor from ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ highlighted, with a bit of criticism, that having fair skin might be the only thing that matters in getting good opportunities in the entertainment field.
“No matter how good someone is at acting, they will be chosen for roles just because they have fair skin,” he said.
Pointing out that someone with fair skin might not even know how good they are at acting, Gohar said that the production company still recognizes their talent and tells them about their skill in acting. “After the fair complexion injection, the person’s journey to becoming an actor begins, and they are offered a variety of roles,” he said.
He asked everyone to recognize biases and deal with the fact that there is racism in our nation. He said, “We need to admit that we are a racist nation.” When someone asked Gohar how long it took for him to realize he doesn’t meet traditional beauty standards, he said, “I used to mention I wasn’t conventionally good-looking, but I have realised that I am the most conventional.” Explaining further, he said, “Being conventional means being like most people, and I feel like I connect with most folks.” This implies that his personality fits in with what’s typical in society, unlike those who stand out mainly because of their exceptionally good looks, particularly fair skin. “People with fair complexions are unconventional and unique,” Gohar stated.
Many actors in the entertainment industry have admitted that having fair skin helped them get chances, while others have shared that they initially faced rejection because of their darker complexion.
Former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has promised to change the map of Karachi if he comes into power after winning the upcoming general elections set to take place on February 8.
The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman promised to ensure Karachi receives its fair share of rights by securing representation in both the provincial and national assemblies.
“Other parties are contesting polls for their benefits, but the PPP will work for Karachi and protect its mandate,” he said.
Bilawal Bhutto also stated that everyone other than PPP is engaged in the politics of hatred and revenge.
The recent rains in Karachi have sparked heavy criticism of the city’s governance on social media.
With the main arteries blocked following the rain on Saturday, the city has been flooded while movement has been disrupted.
Karachi’s mayor Murtaza Wahab of the PPP is under fire on social media, especially now that the elections are around the corner.
Two days ago @BBhuttoZardari was claiming how brilliantly Karachi is doing due to the work undertaken by their Administrator who later became Mayor in a hijacked election. It took one hour for all the major arteries of Karachi to drown. https://t.co/vvVIooBxzc
I hope some day, Bilawal Bhutto and Murtaza Wahab know the pain of a common man.
Maybe they aren’t aware, but people die in Karachi even after it rains for an hour, in Dubai, artificial rains cause this, not natural ones. pic.twitter.com/iuE1Y5PyK4
