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Rising star Aina Asif has highlighted a key issue about mental health, pointing out that while most illnesses are treated medically, people suffering from depression or psychological problems are often advised to pray rather than being offered professional help.

She appeared on Nida Yasir’s morning show alongside her co-stars Samar Jafri and Abul Hassan, where the young actors openly discussed mental health struggles among the younger generation.

“It’s true that the new generation seems to have more mental health problems, but the reason is that we understand everything very deeply,” Aina shared.

She said, “Just like we get anxious during exams, young people today face many different stresses because we’re aware of the problems and their seriousness.”

All three actors highlighted the importance of professional help for mental health.

Aina said, “Just like we treat physical diseases, mental health issues should also be treated.”

She emphasised on the importance of therapy and encouraged families to seek professional help: “Therapy is helpful. Every young person and their parents should go to a therapist.”

However, she also shared a concerning reality: “Unfortunately, even therapists sometimes tell patients to just pray instead of providing proper treatment.”

Aina, however, clarified that she values prayer deeply: “Prayer gives peace. Every Muslim should pray. It’s a very good practice.” But she encouraged seeking treatment alongside spiritual practices.

Young actor Abul Hassan echoed her views. “Just like we take medicine for a fever, mental health also requires proper treatment,” he said.

He added, “Islam encourages us to use the intelligence we’ve been blessed with. That means we should treat mental illness just like any other disease.”

Samar Jafri also believes that an increase in awareness is the reason why today’s youth seem more affected. “We’re more informed, and that awareness sometimes brings more anxiety,” he said.

Social media users praised the young actors for their mature and honest views. Many agreed that while prayer brings peace, it cannot replace medical treatment, and mental illness should be treated just like any other health issue.

Renowned actress Naeema Butt, who played the bold character Rabab in Kabhi Mein, Kabhi Tum, has revealed that she dealt with fake friendships and double standards from her co-stars during the shoot.

While appearing on the comedy show Gap Shab, Naeema opened up about her personal experiences in the entertainment industry, especially the duplicity she noticed during the filming of the hit drama.

“I won’t speak about others, but I can share what I went through,” she said, claiming that most friendships in the showbiz world are just for show and only exist on social media.

“Actors often post friendly videos and pictures together online, but the reality is quite different.”

According to Naeema, during the shoot of Kabhi Mein, Kabhi Tum, “some co-stars who acted friendly on camera would change their behaviour once the camera stopped rolling.”

“At one point, I wasn’t even allowed to appear on stage with them after filming ended,” she recalled.

“There’s a lot I could say about what happened behind the scenes,” Naeema added, “but I’ve chosen to stay quiet.” She mentioned learning a life lesson from that experience that not every friendly gesture is genuine friendship.

Naeema added that the photos and videos taken with her on set were used to gain attention on social media. “They wanted to show the world that big stars are friendly with everyone,” she said, “but it was all for show.”

Although she didn’t name anyone, the prominent co-stars in the drama included Hania Aamir, Fahad Mustafa, Areej Chaudhry, Imad Irfani, Bushra Ansari, and Javed Sheikh. During the shooting, several behind-the-scenes videos and pictures of Naeema with Hania, Imad, and Fahad went viral. However, Naeema’s remarks now indicate that perhaps those viral moments were not as real as they seemed.

Renowned surgeon Dr. Omer Adil has won hearts both inside and outside Lahore’s Camp Jail—thanks to a cool gesture during a very hot month.

In a Facebook post that quickly caught public attention, Dr. Omer shared a photo with a police officer, writing,“Donated 50 ceiling fans to Camp jail Lahore to provide relief to the inmates in the sweltering summer months ahead. This has been made possible due to Professor Shaheena Asif Choudhary and Nazia Imtiaz. May Allah bless them.”

While the act of kindness was clearly appreciated, social media users couldn’t help but sprinkle the comment section with a mix of praise, jokes, and… a little advice.

“These fans should be installed under your supervision, otherwise they may end up somewhere else,” one user warned, half-serious, half-joking.

Another added, “Very nice initiative—but keep an eye on it to make sure they’re used for the inmates!!!”
Others couldn’t resist wordplay, “I’m now your big fan hazoor-e-wala!”

“You’re great, Dr. Sb. MashaAllah!”

Dr. Omer’s simple yet thoughtful contribution comes at a time when heatwaves are already putting vulnerable people—especially prisoners—at risk. His initiative, supported by Professor Shaheena and Nazia Imtiaz, highlights how small actions can bring big relief when temperatures rise.

He decided to donate the fans after personally experiencing the harsh conditions inside Camp Jail in 2024. That experience made him realise how difficult summers can be for inmates, and he wanted to offer some comfort to those still inside.

Dr Omer was sent to jail last year after the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested him in a cybercrime case. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari had filed a complaint against him for using inappropriate and offensive language in a YouTube show titled “Ganda Aandaa.”

Another journalist, Ghareeda Farooqi, also filed a case against him. Initially, Dr Omer refused to apologise, but after his arrest and the legal proceedings, he eventually issued an unconditional apology. The court later granted him bail.

TikToker and content creator Rabeeca Khan has shared rare childhood pictures with Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Johnny Lever, and Ameesha Patel.

The photos, posted on her official Instagram account, show Rabeeca alongside her father, famous Pakistani comedian Kashif Khan, meeting several Bollywood stars. She captioned the post simply: “Special memories.”

The post comes shortly after Rabeeca faced criticism and trolling over her recent comments on the Geo Podcast, where she claimed that Shah Rukh Khan is a fan of her father.

“Shah Rukh Khan is a fan of my father, and he came to meet him himself,” Rabeeca had said in the podcast.

Many online users mocked her statement. However, Rabeeca responded by sharing the photos as proof of her childhood meetings with Indian celebrities, effectively silencing her critics.

Fans and followers are now praising her for backing her words with solid evidence, turning online hate into admiration.

Renowned actress and model Nadia Hussain told the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) that she had no knowledge of any fraud involving her husband, Atif Khan, who is currently in FIA custody.

According to ARY News, Nadia gave her statement during a two-hour session with the FIA. She said her husband gave her money to start and expand her salon and spa business, but she never questioned where the money came from.

“I was never part of any fraud,” Nadia said.

She explained that her business is registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), and the money received from her husband was shown as a loan in her tax returns.

The FIA questioned Nadia about money transfers between her husband’s accounts and those of her salon. Investigators believe she received Rs26.4 million from her husband’s accounts, which was used to run her two salons. These transfers reportedly occurred 19 times since 2019.

The FIA claims Atif Khan misused Rs540 million from the company he worked for, causing a total loss of Rs1.2 billion. He allegedly passed off business losses to the bank and used over Rs110 million for personal expenses.

Nadia’s statement has been added to the case file, and she has been named a major beneficiary in the investigation.

A group of famous faces soared to the edge of space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket on Monday morning, and while their flight was short, the internet’s reaction lasted all day.

Pop star Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King, Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sánchez, and other accomplished women like Amanda Nguyen and Aisha Bowe were part of an all-female crew that flew at Mach 3 and experienced weightlessness before returning safely to Earth.

The moment was emotional for American host Oprah Winfrey, who watched her longtime friend Gayle King overcome her fear of flying and called the experience a powerful personal breakthrough.

Katy Perry described the journey as “one of the most meaningful experiences” of her life and even sang a classic tune in space to celebrate love and unity. She and Gayle King both kissed the ground after landing, overwhelmed with emotion.

While the celebrities basked in the glory of their milestone, X (formerly Twitter) users were quick to bring them back to Earth with sarcasm, memes, and plenty of jokes.

One user wrote, “Please stop calling them astronauts. That is SO insulting to the brave men and women that train for space flight. They were space tourists lol.”

Another added, “This is as silly as that forced girl power moment in Avengers Endgame.”

Environmental concerns were also raised. “Space tourism isn’t progress. It’s privilege with a jetpack,” said one user. “This is climate vandalism, dressed as innovation.”

Others questioned priorities: “If we can afford to send rich people to space for a 5-minute joy ride, we can afford to pay for school lunches and house our veterans,” one viral post read.

Some didn’t hold back at all, “Girl power? No, just PR power. Billionaires launching their friends for headlines,” one comment said.