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  • Kya Anoushey Ashraf Pakistan chor kar jaa rahi hain?

    Kya Anoushey Ashraf Pakistan chor kar jaa rahi hain?

    Video jockey and television actor Anoushey Ashraf recently engaged with fans in a Q&A session on Instagram, sharing personal insights just days after getting married.

    Ashraf answered various questions, including one about her pets. When asked if she would bring her pets to her new home after marriage, she replied, “My husband lives in London! We had a Nikkah and are planning an intimate wedding soon, Inshallah. The dog goes where I go. They’re family and we don’t abandon family, ever.”

    Another question was about moving abroad with her husband. Ashraf said, “Have no solid plans yet but we will be travelling a lot! Yay.”

    Ashraf also expressed gratitude for her younger female fans, especially a mother whose daughter finds her inspiring. She warmly replied, “Thank you so much. These messages make me so happy. May God bless you tenfold. And lots of love to all your children. May their future be bright, and may they grow up to be happy and wise.”

    In response to a fan who shared their struggle with loneliness while traveling, Ashraf offered empathetic advice. She said, “Loneliness can’t be taken away by a wrong partnership or marriage. Don’t rush. Have faith in the process. Be your own best friend and enjoy all your travels and work to the most. It’s all a blessing. Not being married at this time may be a blessing also and you just don’t know it. The right person will come when you’re sufficient by yourself. When you’re happy with yourself. When you’re okay on your own.”

    Ashraf concluded with a hopeful message, urging her audience to embrace life’s adventures with optimism. “The glass is always half full. Don’t let moments pass. See the world, laugh and explore and you’ll meet someone when the time comes.”

    Ashraf also discussed the seriousness of postpartum depression. Responding to a mother who expressed feeling overwhelmed, she wrote, “Postpartum depression is very real. No, you don’t want anyone taking away your baby, you just need the right kind of help and support. I suggest you speak to your gynecologist as soon as possible. Tell your family how you feel and ask them for help and support at this crucial time.”

  • Life after Anzeela marriage; Javeria Abbassi discusses the need for a companion

    Life after Anzeela marriage; Javeria Abbassi discusses the need for a companion

    Popular drama actor Javeria Abbasi, who announced her second engagement earlier this year, recently shared why she decided to remarry.
    During a morning show appearance with her friend and fellow artist Shahood Alvi, Javeria said, “I was all alone after Anzela’s marriage. She was my main focus.


    “When she married, I felt lonely and realized I didn’t want to be alone forever,” she added.


    Javeria said that she talked to Shahood about it, and he encouraged her to remarry. “My mother’s passing added to my loneliness,” the actress recalled.


    When asked why she didn’t remarry earlier, Javeria explained, “I had responsibilities for my parents, daughter, and siblings, so I never thought about it.”


    She met her fiancé at a dinner with friends, and they stayed in touch. “He proposed, and though I turned him down at first, he eventually won over my family and Shahood,” she said.


    For those who don’t know, Javeria was married to actor Shamoon Abbasi for 12 years. She announced her second engagement in May this year with a video of a Paris proposal. Her daughter Anzela married Tashfeen Ansari in August last year.

  • Mariyam Nafees slams ogling Pakistani men

    Mariyam Nafees slams ogling Pakistani men

    Actress Mariyam Nafees has shared a mysterious post on her Instagram account, criticizing men who stare at women. Her post said, “Thanks to Pakistani men’s ogling. Nothing to be proud of – they must cover up so you don’t die staring at them Bitter Facts.”


    Mariyam responded to a tweet about Pakistanis living abroad wearing Western clothes while foreigners visiting Pakistan wear traditional clothing.
    Her comments have sparked a discussion on social media about Pakistani men and their behavior.


    The actress, currently on holiday in London, was trolled by internet creeps after posting pictures of herself in bright, summery clothes and receiving negative feedback from a social media user.


    While some argue that staring is a global issue, not just in Pakistan, others highlight cultural and religious reasons for modest clothing.

  • TikTok removes 20 million videos in Pakistan for violating community guidelines

    TikTok removes 20 million videos in Pakistan for violating community guidelines

    TikTok has deleted 20 million videos in Pakistan that violated the social media giant’s community guidelines. The company wants to make sure its platform is safe and respectful for all users.

    This isn’t the first time TikTok has removed videos in Pakistan. Last year, it deleted 11.7 million videos for the same reason.

    TikTok uses special tools to find and remove videos that don’t follow its rules. It also deleted 21 million accounts that belonged to children under 13.

    In the meanwhile, it reported that proactive measures resulted in the global removal of 166,997,307 films, or around 0.9 percent of all videos posted on the site. “A significant fraction of these, 6,042,287 movies, were reinserted after additional examination, whereas 129,335,793 videos were recognised and removed by automatic detection systems.”

    TikTok has now disclosed the number of comments removed and filtered by its comment safety tools for the first time. TikTok has removed and filtered 976,479,946 comments during the three-month period.

    In Pakistan alone, the platform took action against 20,207,878 videos for also breaching its community guidelines during the same period. The platform utilizes automated systems to identify and remove videos that breach its rules.

  • Why did Karachi traffic police return money to Tabish Hashmi?

    Why did Karachi traffic police return money to Tabish Hashmi?

    In a world where being famous can have its ups and downs, Tabish Hashmi’s funny encounter with a traffic officer shows that everyday moments can turn into something memorable with a good laugh and a humble attitude.On his show ‘Hansna Mana Hai, Tabish talked about an interesting incident that happened to him in Karachi.

    “A traffic police officer told me I would be fined. I replied, ‘I don’t have time to go and pay the fine, can we find middle ground?’ We settled on a deal of around two to two hundred and fifty rupees.

    Then, when the officer asked my name, I replied, ‘My name is Tabish Hashmi.”Laughing, the host said that upon hearing his name, the traffic police officer said, “Oh, you are a Hashmi, you are a Shah Sahib.” The officer returned one hundred rupees to Tabish on the basis of his name being Hashmi.“Just look at the officer’s sincerity and honesty”, Hashmi added.

  • ‘We’re a colonised people’: Simi Raheal criticizes industry’s obsession with whitening injections

    ‘We’re a colonised people’: Simi Raheal criticizes industry’s obsession with whitening injections

    In an interview with The Current, Simi Raheal shared her thoughts on the industry’s obsession with fair complexion. “We are such ‘colonised’ people; the entire industry has changed its colour with whitening injections, and you are asking me this question,” she commented.

    Many celebrities now have significantly different skin tones compared to when they first started their careers, highlighting a trend in the industry.


    When asked are why are we colonised,
    Raheal said, “Our society isn’t aware, despite getting an education. An education doesn’t just mean that you can read ABC. Education means expanding your thoughts, seeing other people, accepting them, and enjoying their diversity. Till the time we don’t learn this, we will remain colonized.”


    The veteran actress is currently starring in ‘Umro Ayyar’, now screening in cinemas.

  • 10-year-old chef in Gaza offers a taste of hope during genocide

    10-year-old chef in Gaza offers a taste of hope during genocide

    Amid Israeli military operations, the streets of Gaza have found a new star.

    Renad Attalah, a 10-year-old girl with a big smile and a love for cooking, has captured many hearts with her entertaining cooking videos.

    “One of her recipe videos is titled ‘War’s Lollipop by Chef Renad’,” reads a caption.

    Her recipes are always simple and creative, using ingredients obtained from aid sent into Gaza.

    “I have always loved cooking, but I didn’t realise I had this skill before the war started,” Renad tells Al Jazeera. Her passion for cooking has become a source of hope and joy, not only for herself but also for many who watch her.

    Thousands of people in northern Gaza are facing severe shortages of water and food since Israel’s attacks began on October 7, resulting in at least 38,011 deaths and 87,445 injuries.

    This grim reality contrasts sharply with Renad’s cheerful cooking videos, which depict the challenging conditions she works under. Despite the obstacles, she cooks using donated food and aid.

    “We have been searching for drinking water in Gaza for three days, but there is none,” she shares in one of her heartfelt videos.

    “Bombardments, warplanes, drones, and the lack of internet are all challenges. Whenever the internet service is restored, I occupy myself with creating content and posting,” she says.

    Renad strives to upload her recipes to social media as frequently as possible, despite numerous challenges.

    Nourhan, Renad’s sister, recalls how it all began: “It was a spontaneous idea. We had been confined at home since the start of the war. We wanted to do something to cheer Renad up, so we started filming her cooking randomly. After more than four months, when the internet was finally restored, I posted her first clip, and the response was immense.”

    The response has indeed been overwhelming. Renad has amassed over half a million followers on Instagram, becoming an instant sensation and an inspiration.

    Israel’s attacks on Gaza have had devastating effects, resulting in the deaths of over 14,000 children and injuries to tens of thousands more. Amidst this grim reality, Renad’s cooking videos provide a means of escape and a source of happiness for many. “I am trying to escape the agony of war, bring joy to myself, to make myself and others happy, and to alleviate grief and sadness,” she says.

  • ‘Hum Dono’ Teaser shows love struggling against class differences

    ‘Hum Dono’ Teaser shows love struggling against class differences

    Kinza Hashmi and Azaan Sami Khan have teamed up for ‘Hum Dono,’ a story filled with love, struggle, and class differences, with possibly more layers to uncover. The drama’s first teaser just dropped, and it looks incredibly promising!


    Kinza Hashmi, who is currently winning hearts as Husna in ‘Khushbo Mein Basay Khat,’ is now pairing up with Azaan Sami Khan. Meanwhile, Azaan Sami Khan has already wowed everyone in ‘Ishq-e-Laa,’ leaving fans craving more of his on-screen presence.


    The teaser shows us a familiar love story: two lovebirds in a relationship strained by social and financial differences. Kinza Hashmi’s character comes from a wealthy background, while Azaan Sami Khan’s character lives in a small house where the electricity is out for six hours every day. Nauman Ijaz plays the role of Kinza’s father, and we’re already hoping he’ll listen to his daughter and give her love a chance!


    What stands out in this teaser are the performances. Azaan Sami Khan’s character appears a bit helpless, and his facial expressions convey all the emotions. Kinza Hashmi’s character has a lively girl vibe, and this combo is a hit for us!


    In addition to Kinza Hashmi and Azaan Sami Khan in the lead roles, the ensemble cast includes Nauman Ijaz, Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz, Samar Jafri, Babar Ali, Rabya Kulsoom, Humaira Bano, and more.

  • Social media is like a strict ‘Desi Mom’: Zhalay Sarhadi

    Social media is like a strict ‘Desi Mom’: Zhalay Sarhadi

    Pakistani actress Zhalay Sarhadi recently likened social media to a “strict desi mom”.

    The statement came after she received criticism over her participation in a campaign promoting Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

    The campaign, which has been running for several days, celebrates Maryam Nawaz’s achievements and features many social media influencers and famous Pakistani celebrities such as Urwa Hocane, Sanam Saeed, Saba Qamar, Zhalay Sarhadi, and singer Aima Baig.

    Disappointed members of the public, however, condemned the campaign and called for a boycott of the participating artists.

    In response to the criticism, Zhalay Sarhadi shared a light-hearted message on her Instagram, comparing social media users to a strict “desi mom.”

    “Social media is just like a desi mom. After a whole day of work, if you leave a glass on the table, you’ll hear, ‘Useless! You don’t do anything,’” she wrote.

  • ‘I was harassed by a famous director, but I won’t name him yet’: Nadia Jamil’s shocking revelation

    ‘I was harassed by a famous director, but I won’t name him yet’: Nadia Jamil’s shocking revelation

    Nadia Jamil, a veteran actress in the entertainment industry, has revealed that she faced harassment from a prominent Pakistani director. Her brave choice to share her story is likely to encourage others to come forward and seek support.
     
    Recently, Nadia Jamil appeared on Iffat Omar’s show ‘Say It All With Iffat Omar.’ During the interview, she talked about being harassed by a well-known director.
     
    Nadia Jamil said, “I’m very careful about the projects I take on and the people I work with. I’ve been harassed by a famous director in the past, and I’m not willing to put myself in a situation that could be dangerous or uncomfortable. Recently, Naumaan Ijaz (Nomi Bhai) approached me about working on a project, but when I found out that ‘that guy’ was involved, I immediately said no. I just didn’t think it was worth the risk.”


    She went on to say, “I haven’t revealed his name yet, but I believe many girls must have experienced harassment from him. I’m waiting for the right time because I want my sons to grow older. Right now, they’re still too young to handle a situation like this wisely because they’re just angry young boys.”


    During the show, Iffat Omar also shared her perspective on the difficulty of addressing such situations. She said, “I can’t talk about such situations even if they happen for real because they send me court notices.”
     
    Nadia Jamil worked in drama serials such as ‘Jo Bichar Gaey’, ‘Durre Shehwar’, and ‘Damsa, Meray Paas Paas’. Nadia is currently starring in ‘Khushbo Mein Basay Khat.’