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  • Neelam Muneer’s wedding photoshoot takes social media by storm

    Neelam Muneer’s wedding photoshoot takes social media by storm

    Wedding photoshoots these days are so grand, even fairy tales are taking notes.

    Renowned Pakistani actress Neelam Muneer has finally shared her stunning photoshoot in her wedding dress on Instagram, captivating fans worldwide.


    Neelam dazzled in a beautiful red ensemble, while her husband Muhammad Rashid looked regal in a traditional white sherwani. The couple’s wedding photos have sent social media into a frenzy,  providing a glimpse into the joyous wedding celebrations of the gorgeous couple.

    Neelam Muneer HD Barat Pictures

    Neelam Muneer HD Barat Pictures

    Neelam Muneer HD Barat Pictures

    Neelam Muneer HD Barat Pictures

    Neelam Muneer HD Barat Pictures

    Neelam Muneer HD Barat Pictures

    Neelam Muneer HD Barat Pictures

    Neelam Muneer HD Barat Pictures

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    With several visuals of Neelam Muneer as a happy and radiant bride at her baraat event, she wrote in the caption, “All these years telling my heart when the time is right, all those hundreds of prayers finally came true!”


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    According to sources, Neelam’s husband is Muhammad Rashid, who works as an officer of Dubai Police’s Crime Investigation Department.

    Earlier, the first pictures of Neelam’s Nikah, featuring her husband, went viral on social media after being shared by celebrity photographer Abdul Samad Zia. He captioned the photos, “With this New Year, starting a ‘new chapter’ of their life, remember them in your prayers!”

    For the ceremony in Dubai, Neelam looked stunning in an all-white ensemble by local design house Baroque, paired with pearl jewelry and dewy glam makeup by Rabia Anum’s team. Her groom matched perfectly in his traditional Arabic dress, jubbah.

    In the photos making rounds on social media, the Chakkar actress was seen with her husband for the first time, posing with the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, in the background. However, details about the groom were not revealed.

    Thousands of social media users liked the viral photos of the new couple and extended their heartfelt wishes to them.

    For those who didn’t know, rumors about Neelam’s marriage began in November. She confirmed it earlier this week, sharing glimpses from her intimate Mayoun night and mentioning that, “All the wedding festivities have just started.”

    The picture of the couple’s Nikah ceremony had also led to unconfirmed reports claiming that Rashid was a “billionaire businessman” based in Dubai.

  • UAE, Saudi Arabia & others deport 63 Pakistanis within 24 hours

    UAE, Saudi Arabia & others deport 63 Pakistanis within 24 hours

    At least 63 Pakistani nationals have been deported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Malaysia within 24 hours.

    Reports quoted airport sources as saying that the Pakistani nationals were deported over visa violations, after which they landed at Karachi airport and were allowed to return to their homes following legal procedures.

    Of the 63 deported individuals, 29 were sent back to the country from Saudi Arabia. Among them, four were involved in begging, 15 in fraudulent activities and 10 others for overstaying their visas.

    As many as 16 Pakistani nationals were deported from Malaysia as prohibited immigrants whereas 11 were sent back from Iraq after issuance of emergency passports due to illegal entry and overstaying.

    Additionally, four Pakistani nationals were deported from the UAE for having expired visas.

    It merits a mention that this isn’t the first time Pakistani nationals have been deported from a foreign country over said issues, especially due to being involved in begging.

    On October 1, 2024, the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) immigration wing apprehended eight individuals from the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi for attempting to travel on fake documents for begging abroad.

    Five of these passengers were detained while trying to leave for Saudi Arabia under the guise of performing Umrah. The individuals, identified as Noori Anwar, Aasia Bibi, Sameena Bibi, Sakeena Bibi and Muhammad Akram, were stopped during immigration clearance.

    Among the other three were Salman, Muhammad Noman and Muhammad Hussain, all of whom were flagged during immigration checks for a flight to Azerbaijan. Fake study visas and at least one fake German visa was recovered from the passengers.

    On December 23, 2024, the FIA’s immigration wing also held three women passengers at the Sialkot International Airport for being involved in begging in Saudi Arabia.

    Earlier, the Ministry of Hajj in Saudi Arabia also formally urged Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs to address the growing issue of Pakistani beggars entering the Kingdom with Umrah visas. A recent letter sent to the Ministry of Religious Affairs warned that if the situation was not resolved, it would result in disruptions for Pakistani pilgrims.

    In response, Pakistan informed Saudi Arabia of the steps taken by the government against the “mafia” that sends beggars to the Kingdom. During a meeting with Deputy Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia Dr Nasser Bin Abdulaziz Al Dawood, Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi said that the names of around 4,300 beggars were placed on the Exit Control List (ECL) as zero tolerance policy had been adopted against beggars going to the Kingdom.

  • ‘What kind of content is this?’ Hina Bayat slams media for twisting her words

    ‘What kind of content is this?’ Hina Bayat slams media for twisting her words

    Social media can take anyone’s statement and twist it into something that holds no similarity with the original. 

    Senior actress Hina Bayat issued an explanatory statement after a controversy erupted over her comments on dresses. She clarified that she did not mention Hania Aamir and Yashma Gill in her original statement. However, some media outlets, including Diva Magazine and Galaxy Lollywood, hinted in their reporting that Hina was talking about the two actresses. 


    In her video, Hina Bayat expressed her frustration with certain social media platforms that take statements out of context and sensationalize them. She said, “Such social media pages do not have any content of their own but take what someone said from anywhere and do not see what was said and how it was happening and make it viral by making headlines.”


    She further explained that these outlets gain views by naming popular personalities, leading to misunderstandings and hurt feelings. “What kind of content is it to hurt people’s hearts? You attribute something to someone that they did not even say,” she added.


    Hina Bayat admitted that she had indeed commented on current fashion trends, saying, “Traditional attire is not seen anywhere these days. Nowadays, even pashminas and angarkhas are not seen anywhere, so now along with lehengas and ghararas, even kameezs are not seen anywhere.” She clarified that her statement was not directed at Hania Aamir and Yashma Gill.


    “I am not God and God forbid that I judge anyone, but God will judge you who are giving a different color to the matter to increase your views. May God guide us all and protect us from all kinds of evil,” Hina Bayat emphasized.


    Earlier, Hania Aamir and Yashma Gill were seen dancing at Gill’s younger sister’s wedding in stylish outfits. The actors wore short cholis and flared lehengas, and their dance moves went viral online. However, some people criticized their outfits, and Hina Khawaja Bayat was mistakenly thought to be one of them.


    “I was wondering if people have forgotten something called a kameez,” Bayat allegedly commented on a video of the pair dancing shared by blogger Afia Qazi. This statement led to backlash from Sindh Assembly member Sharmila Faruqui, who urged Bayat to “live and let live.”


    Faruqui wrote in an Instagram story, “Stop judging women with their choice in clothing. If that’s the case then all men should wear sherwanis and not suits.”


    It’s 2025, and dragging other women down based on their clothing choices is absolutely ridiculous. Women should be able to wear whatever they want. Period.

  • Faiz Hameed’s court martial: Gen (r) Bajwa to appear before court if summoned

    Faiz Hameed’s court martial: Gen (r) Bajwa to appear before court if summoned

    As court-martial of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt Gen (r) Faiz Hameed continues, a media report has claimed that former chief of army staff (COAS) Gen (r) Qamar Javed Bajwa would appear before the court if summoned.

    According to a report by The News, a number of hearings of the case against the former ISI director general (DG) have so far taken place as part of his field general court martial (FGCM). Hameed, the report quoted sources as saying, had attended every hearing and appeared to be physically fit and healthy.

    After the prosecution concludes presenting witnesses, the defence team will call its witnesses, it said and quoted sources as saying that Gen (r) Bajwa would also appear before the court if he was summoned.

    The report also quoted Hameed’s lawyer Mian Ali Ashfaq as responding to if ex-spymaster or his legal team would invite Gen (r) Bajwa as a defence witness. “I am not deciding anything in haste. It’s all about the developments in the case and the relevance of such witnesses based on those developments,” he said.

    “We also need to consider whether it will support our case or not… as it could be counterproductive. A lot of deliberations and calculations will be made before finalising the decision,” Ashfaq said, rubbishing widespread claims being made by journalists and media outlets.

    “It all depends on the proceedings and prosecution witnesses. Whether a retired or incumbent witness will be called for the defence will be decided later,” he added.

    To a question about the expected date of verdict against Hameed, his lawyer said that some time was required for cross-examination of prosecution and defence witnesses and it was likely to be concluded in a month. “Cross-examination is a routine procedure, and it naturally takes time.”

    On August 12, 2024, the military apprehended the ex-spymaster on a petition filed by Top City Housing Society’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kanwar Moeez Khan in the Supreme Court (SC). In the complaint, Hameed was accused of being involved in land grabbing besides stealing diamonds and gold jewelry during a raid.

    On December 10, 2024, Hameed was indicted on multiple allegations, including engaging in political activities, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.

    Hameed was charged with engaging in political activities, violations of the Official Secret Act detrimental to the safety and interest of the state, misuse of authority and government resources and causing wrongful losses to individual(s), the military’s media wing added.

  • Cricket Australia admits mistake in excluding Gavaskar from BGT trophy ceremony

    Cricket Australia admits mistake in excluding Gavaskar from BGT trophy ceremony

    Cricket Australia has admitted that they made a mistake in not inviting Sunil Gavaskar to the closing ceremony of the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25.

    Gavaskar was not invited to present the Trophy to Australian captain Pat Cummins. Former Australian captain Allan Border presented the trophy to the Australian captain.


    Sunil Gavaskar was  present at the Sydney Cricket Ground when the trophy was presented, leading to criticism at the Board for not inviting him. Now Cricket Australia has admitted that both former captains should have been present when the trophy was presented.

    According to Cricket Australia, the Cricket Board had decided long ago that if Australia won, the Allan Board Trophy would present the trophy, and if India won, Sunil Gavaskar would give the trophy.

    A spokesperson for Cricket Australia said in a statement, “We acknowledge that it would have been better if Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar both had been present on stage. Sunil Gavaskar also felt that he was not invited to the stage.”

    On the other hand, Gavaskar said, “I would have liked to have been present at the trophy presentation ceremony. I am present on the ground, it does not matter whether Australia wins. I would have loved to have had the opportunity to present the trophy with my friend Allan.”

    Australia has won the BGT, defeating India by 3-1 in the five-match Test series.

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  • Fraud allegations rock Reema: Qatari man claims multi-million rupee scam

    Fraud allegations rock Reema: Qatari man claims multi-million rupee scam

    Trusting strangers with your money is like trusting a cat to guard your fish—it rarely ends well.

    A man from Qatar has filed a fraud case against renowned Pakistani actress Reema Khan.

    Shahid Rafique recently told a YouTube channel named Pakistan Kahbar TV at the Lahore Press Club, that he had returned to Lahore from Qatar in 2009 to buy property. “At the bank where I transferred my money, I met Reema Khan’s sister, Maira Khan, a realtor.”



    He said, “Maira Khan asked me what I wanted to do with the money. I told her that I wanted to buy a plot here. She showed me some plots and said that she also deals in buying and selling property.”


    He continued, “When I saw the plot, she said that my sister Reema Khan is making a film Love Mein Ghum, so you should invest Rs 50 to 60 lakhs for five or six months with your money and assured me that I would get profit.”


    When he agreed, he got to  hold a meeting with Reema Khan, after which he transferred the money for the film. “Later, Reema Khan’s sister started demanding more money,” he claimed, adding that Reema  called him to Malaysia where the main cast was present for the shooting of the film. “I also stayed in the hotel with the cast for 20 to 25 days. When the shooting was completed, instead of giving my money back, more money was demanded from me.”


    He alleged that Reema entered into an agreement with him, and claimed to have evidence and bank statements.”


    He says that later, instead of giving him the money, Reema Khan claimed 200 million in damages from him, saying that he was a fraud. He then took the case to civil court where the judge gave a written decision that, “It was Reema Khan who defrauded me of two crore and 10 Lakh.”


    Shahid Rafique further mentioned: “Reema Khan lost the case in the civil and sessions courts and has now taken a stay order from the High Court.” He added, “Reema Khan has been summoned by the court but is taking respite by applying for delaying case.” 
    He is confident that he will win the case in the High Court as wel

  • Shahbaz Gill was wronged, that is why he is bitter: Fawad Chaudhry

    Shahbaz Gill was wronged, that is why he is bitter: Fawad Chaudhry

    Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) federal minister Fawad Chaudhry, while appearing on Samaa TV last night, defended PTI member Shahbaz Gill’s controversial posts on social media.

    Senior journalist Absar Alam asked Chaudhry the efficacy of social media strategy in which many PTI leaders and workers were engaged in vitriol against the country, to which Fawad replied: “There needs to be a clear distinction between official PTI leaders’ social media posts and certain rogue elements who align themselves with PTI. Many of my PTI friends get angry with me when I tell them there isn’t much effort visible as it should be from PTI leaders to dissociate themselves from rogue elements.”

    Absar Alam asked the former federal minister: “Do you not think that Shahbaz Gill, Azhar Mashwani directly represent PTI? So what is the difference between their hateful social media posts and others?”

    Fawad replied: “When has Azhar Mashwani engaged in hateful posts against the country or establishment? In the case of Shahbaz Gill, a great injustice was done to him, and that is why sometimes he reacts angrily. Even you were treated unjustly. In my opinion, Shahbaz Gill is one of those people who were treated wrong and that is why they’re bitter.”

    Shahbaz Gill, who served as the spokesperson of the Punjab Government during PTI’s tenure, was arrested in August 2022, a few months after PTI government collapsed.

    The charges against Gill at the time included sections 34 (common intention), 109 (abetment), 120 (concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonment), 121 (waging war against state), 124-A (sedition), 131 (abetting mutiny, or attempt to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty), 153 (provoking to cause riot), 505 (statement conducing to public mischief) and 506 (punishment for criminal intimidation) of the Pakistan Penal Code.

    Fawad Chaudhry alleged that Gill had been abducted by unidentified personnel in cars with missing number plates.

    Gill was hospitalised multiple times during his incarceration after he claimed “shortness of breath.” The Lahore High Court permitted Shahbaz Gill in March 2023 to travel to the United States, ordering the government to remove his name from the Exit Control List (ECL).


     
    Gill actively complains to US officials by tagging their social media handles against Pakistani authorities and journalists on his official X handle (formerly Twitter). Gill took to X on December 16 to write: “ALARMING! Pakistan’s leading TV channel @GeoTvNews has launched a vicious smear campaign against Richard Grenell  @RichardGrenell former US Ambassador to Germany, former Director National Intelligence and recently nominated as Trump’s envoy for special missions.”

    Similarly, another post on December 17 by Gill read: “Couldn’t agree more, @DarrenJBeattie! The Pakistani establishment’s smear campaign against Richard Grenell is a blatant attempt to distract from his impressive credentials & achievements. Their homophobic attacks won’t work!”


    Fawad opined that the solution to dealing with Shahbaz Gill or people like him is to engage with them. Absar Alam smiled at this reply, saying: “But you people [PTI government] did not engage with anyone when you were in power. You used to say send them to jail.”

    Chaudhry then claimed that the PTI’s tenure in power was the most relaxed era in the history of the country, during which the media earned significantly. 


    Absar Alam laughed against saying: “You’re saying this with a straight face while looking at me.” Fawad replied in a lighter tone: “But you weren’t a journalist in our times.”

    It is worth mentioning that journalist Absar Alam was shot in April 2021 near his residence in the federal capital during PTI’s tenure.

    In September 2021, Absar Alam was charged with incitement against the Pakistan Army while the Punjab Police also made a legal request to register a case of high treason against him under Article 6. 

    Fawad Chaudhry also stated: “In the past, PML-N and PPP had engaged in politics of hate, but later on they realised this cannot go on. In my opinion, there is a dominant opinion in PTI that this kind of politics cannot continue.”

  • Here is all you need to know about Atif Aslam’s new project Borderless World

    Here is all you need to know about Atif Aslam’s new project Borderless World

    What if music could connect the world? Legendary singer Atif Aslam is turning this idea into reality with his new global music program, Borderless World. Launched on January 03, 2025 in Lahore at Cue Cinema, the program will give new singers from around the world a chance to showcase their talent.

     The Aadat singer unveiled the project with a teaser at the end of 2024, creating excitement among fans and fellow musicians alike.

    The official launch ceremony saw various celebrities from the entertainment industry such as Saba Qamar, Bilal Lashari, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Naimal Kahwar, Faris Shafi and Mawra Hocane,

    During the event, Atif Asalam showcased his first song under the Borderless World program, titled Peeran, which he both composed and wrote. The song is available on his YouTube channel, marking the beginning of this exciting musical journey.

    Speaking to the media, Atif Aslam said, “Borderless World will feature songs from fresh talent across the globe. The first season will introduce diverse voices, and we plan to bring international artists in future seasons.”

    “Music transcends borders, which is why I named the program Borderless World –to unite global artists on one platform,” he added.

    While many details are still to unfold, including which other artists will feature in the first season, the Borderless World program promises to be a game-changer in the music industry.

    Earlier, Atif Aslam had announced the launch of a new music program called ‘Borderless World.’


    He shared the news on Instagram, telling his followers that the program will bring together artists, sounds, and stories from around the world.


    He wrote, “Borderless World is more than just a music show. It’s a platform to bring together artists, sounds, and stories from around the globe.” his program is his way of “giving back to the industry and to all of you, who have been my biggest support through every step of this journey.”


    Atif Aslam “Get ready for brand new music, epic music videos that will bring a fresh wave to the music scene. I can’t wait for you all to experience this with me!”


    During a YouTube live session, he explained that ‘Borderless World’ has been in the works for over a year.

     He wanted to return to his roots and create something deeply personal. The program will feature original music, iconic covers, and unforgettable collaborations, set against stunning backdrops from around the world.


    He said, “When I did my first album, and then my second and third, I moved into playback singing and didn’t get the time to focus on my music anymore. Now that I’ve found it, I want to produce something of my own. This was the perfect moment to bring Borderless World to life.”


    Fans can expect around 10 songs with music videos shot in breathtaking locations worldwide. The first release is a song filmed in New Zealand. None of the content has been shot in Pakistan, as Aslam chose to explore landscapes with global appeal.


    He said, “All the places we’ve shot in hold a lot of significance; so many Western artists have shot their videos there.” He hinted that ‘Borderless World’ will have a nostalgic feel of his earlier music while introducing new sounds. “I think somewhere you’ll be able to hear the old Atif Aslam,” he teased.



  • Indian singer served legal notice for calling Gandhi ‘father of Pakistan’

    Indian singer served legal notice for calling Gandhi ‘father of Pakistan’

    Indian singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya is a known bigot with a particular hatred for Pakistan. It seems that the bigot singer has now been served a dose of his own medicine. 

    Pune-based lawyer Asim Sarode has sent a legal notice to Abhijeet Bhattacharya over a controversial statement he made in a podcast. Abhijeet called Mahatma Gandhi the “father of Pakistan.”


    According to Indian media, lawyer Asim Sarode sent the notice on behalf of his client Manish Deshpande, demanding an immediate apology from Abhijeet.


    The notice states that if the singer does not apologize, a complaint will be registered against him under sections 353 (public disorder) and 356 (defamation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).


    During the podcast, Abhijeet compared Mahatma Gandhi to composer R.D. Burman and said, “Mahatma Gandhi is not the father of India but of Pakistan. India existed before that, Pakistan seceded from India later. Gandhi has been mistakenly called the father of India.”


    The lawyer highlighted Gandhi’s services in the notice, saying that he worked tirelessly to promote Hindu-Muslim unity and brotherhood.


    The lawyer added, “During the freedom movement, when the question of partition came up, Gandhiji had said, ‘India will be divided only by passing over my dead body. As long as I am alive, I will never accept partition.’”


    This is not the first time that Abhijeet Bhattacharya has been in the news for his controversial statements. Recently, he criticized British singer Dua Lipa, saying that she did not give him credit while singing a song in Mumbai.

  • Saud blames Shaan, Syed Noor for ‘ruining’ Lollywood

    Saud blames Shaan, Syed Noor for ‘ruining’ Lollywood

    What really caused Lollywood’s downfall? How can a thriving industry turn desolate? Saud Qasmi, the star of many Lollywood hits, is clear about where he puts the blame.

    “In my opinion, several people contributed to the downfall of Lollywood. Some of these people are no longer with us. Lollywood wasn’t completely destroyed, but the damage done to it was caused by Shaan and Syed Noor,” Saud said on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast.

    The Baby Baji actor didn’t mince his words when asked who destroyed Lollywood, clearly naming superstar Shaan Shahid  and veteran filmmaker Syed Noor. “There were a few other directors as well, but these two were the main ones. If they had wanted, the industry could have progressed much further. Some unfortunate individuals only focused on their own business and work, neglecting the industry itself,” he pointed out.

    The Gunnah actor also addressed the actions of the late Punjabi films legend Sultan Rahi, criticizing his approach during film production.

     “Sultan Rahi used to save money by doing tasks meant for professionals. For example, instead of hiring a makeup artist for gunshot scenes, he would use red paint himself to simulate blood,” Saud narrated.

                   

    He didn’t hesitate to criticize Shaan, telling him to work on improving himself first.

     “Before finding flaws in others, Shaan should address his own flaws,” Saud Qasmi remarked.

     Reflecting on the past, the former Lollywood hero shared: “There was a time when our film industry and theirs were on equal footing. I’m talking about India and Pakistan. Both industries were equal. From here, we had Waheed Murad Sahab, and from there, they had Rajesh Khanna, both of a similar caliber.”

    Lollywood, once centered in Lahore, thrived as a hub of film production from the 1970s until the early 2000s. By 2005, the industry shifted to Karachi, which has since become the center for both films and dramas.