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  • Islamabad police arrest influencer Samiya Hijab alleged harasser, kidnapper

    Islamabad police arrest influencer Samiya Hijab alleged harasser, kidnapper

    Islamabad police have arrested a man on Monday for allegedly harassing and attempting to abduct social media influencer Samiya Hijab.

    A statement from the police spokesperson said the action was taken after her complaint and video statement in which she claimed that she was attacked by a man who tried to kidnap her.

    A case was registered in the capital’s Shalimar Police Station at her complaint under Sections 354 (assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 365 (Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person), 392 (punishment for robbery), 500 (punishment for defamation), 509 and 511 of the Pakistan Penal Code.

    The social media influencer said in the first information report that the suspect had been stalking her for several days. She also posted a video on her Instagram that this man has been harassing her. 

    She added that 6:30 pm on Sunday, an attempt was made to forcefully take her out of the house.

    “Today’s incident further escalated when he attempted to forcibly abduct me from my house while I was returning his gifts. This amounts to abduction, harassment, and assault under the law. For evidence, I have CCTV footage,” she was quoted as saying in the FIR.

    Samiya also took to Instagram to thank Islamabad police and mentioned that the suspect had threatened her to take her complaint back.

    In her previous video, she said, “I am not one of those girls who cannot raise their voices for their rights.”

    She also said that she does not want what happened to her “friend”, Sana Yousaf, to happen to her.

    Earlier in June, the Islamabad police said they had arrested the main suspect in the murder case of 17-year-old social media influencer Sana Yousaf, a day after she was shot dead in her house.


    Meanwhile, old pictures of Samiya and the alleged suspect are making rounds on social media in which they can be seen spending time together.

  • ‘Not a superstar’: Babrik Shah throws shade at Humayun Saeed in latest podcast

    ‘Not a superstar’: Babrik Shah throws shade at Humayun Saeed in latest podcast

    Pakistani actor Babrik Shah has said that he does not believe Humayun Saeed is a superstar.

    In a recent podcast appearance, Babrik shared his thoughts on Pakistani cinema and didn’t hold back from criticising some of its biggest names.

    Taking a dig at The Legend of Maula Jatt lead actor Fawad Khan, he said the character lacked depth and intensity. “Fawad couldn’t deliver the role the way Maula Jatt’s character should’ve been portrayed. The essence and impact were missing,” he said.

    He did praise Hamza Ali Abbasi for his performance in the film, but mocked Mahira Khan’s acting, stating that the rest of the cast appeared too “mummy-daddy”.

    When asked about Humayun Saeed, he said, “Humayun made his debut in Inteha as a villain. Zeeshan Sikander was the lead, and the film was directed by Samina Peerzada. I watched it in the cinema when I was still young and not yet part of the industry. Later, he did No Paisa No Problem, which was a complete flop. Then he produced a movie himself, investing his own money. He took Ahsan Talish with him, cast several Indian actors, including Ahmed Ali Butt from Pakistan. The film was titled Aik Din Laut Ke Aaonga, but ironically, it never returned,” he quipped.

    Babrik also mentioned Saeed’s other films such as Main Hoon Shahid Afridi, the Jawani Phir Nahi Ani series, the Punjab Nahi Jaungi series, and Love Guru. “He has done around 10 to 12 films. If you consider yourself a superstar after just a dozen movies, then Shaan should step down from his title, as he has done over 500 films.”

    In response, the host asked whether it’s better to do 500 films with only a few hits or to have a shorter list of movies where each one is successful. Babrik replied, “If you calculate the success rate, Humayun’s hit ratio is only about 50 percent.”

    He further criticised Saeed’s work, claiming his films were largely inspired by Indian cinema. “No one has truly worked to uplift Pakistani cinema or improve the industry. We used to have 500 cinemas in the country; now we’re down to just 29,” Babrik added.

    He also said he himself has acted in over a hundred films and was now taking a break from the industry.

    The interview comes shortly after Babrik criticised Imran Abbas during another media appearance. “He doesn’t even look like a hero. He has zero per cent filmy appeal,” he said, going on to rate Hamza Ali Abbasi a “seven out of ten” in terms of acting and calling Fawad Khan “overrated”.

  • Actress, singer Arifa Siddiqui’s house damaged in Lahore flooding

    Actress, singer Arifa Siddiqui’s house damaged in Lahore flooding

    As floods in major rivers continue to wreak havoc across Punjab, water from Ravi has inundated several areas in and around Lahore, breaching safety walls and damaging properties.

    With excess water from Ravi affecting residential areas, among the affected properties is the residence of renowned singer and actress Arifa Siddiqui, it has emerged.

    Siddiqui took to social media to share a video of the damage to her home. The footage showed water having entered the house with furniture and belongings scattered and visibly damaged.

    In the video, Siddiqui was seen alongside her husband as the couple attempted to clean their residence. Various parts of the house showed clear signs of water damage, highlighting the severity of the situation.

    The actor’s housing society, however, wasn’t the only one affected as heavy rainfall and resulting rise in Ravi levels also caused severe flooding in other developments along the riverbank.

    The District Education Authority (DEA) Lahore has stated that 45 schools will remain closed due to flooding, as many of them have turned into relief campuses. Schools in the worst flood-hit areas, such as Shahdara, Saggian, Maraka, Chung, Manga and Bund Road remain closed.

    Residents in the affected areas are facing significant hardships and have appealed to the government for urgent assistance and relief efforts.

    Earlier, the Punjab government had extended summer vacations due to intense heat, from mid August to August 31 due to bad weather.

    According to a notification issued by Lahore Colleges Director Ehsan Mukhtar, about 20 colleges in the Lahore division, including six in the Lahore district, will remain closed for two days (September 1 and 2) due to the flood situation.

  • Bold & unapologetic: Maya Ali refuses to bow to marriage expectations

    Bold & unapologetic: Maya Ali refuses to bow to marriage expectations

    In a world obsessed with timelines and traditions, Pakistan’s beloved actor Maya Ali has drawn a bold line. She’s not marrying for anyone’s satisfaction but her own.

    In a recent interview, Maya Ali made it clear that she won’t get married to please others.

    “We shouldn’t get married just because someone is asking why we haven’t done so yet,” she said, adding that people often try to push women into marriage by saying they are aging or because a certain person might “keep them happy”.

    She further added that it is “a major decision in life between two families and two individuals”. She also believes what truly matters is the connection between the partners.

    She said she will get married the day she will find that connection with someone. The Mann Mayal actress also added she will get married but not because people are pushing her to.

    Maya also mentioned, “If we keep saying everything happens by the will of God, then why don’t we believe that marriage is also His decision. It will happen when it’s meant to happen.”

    Maya shared that after her father’s death, she and her mother have become the decision makers of the house. “It’s like there’s so much burden on my shoulders but I just tell my mother to relax, I say it’s okay we will handle it together, the way my father used to do it. People think Maya has a glamorous life and I am always happy, but that’s not the case. There is so much happening in our mind but we still have to do what we do,” she added.

    Maya Ali’s debuted in the serial Durr-e-Shehwar in 2012, where she had a supporting role as the younger sister of the main character. She later gained more recognition for her lead role in Aunn Zara.

    She has two main upcoming projects, an unnamed drama serial for Green Entertainment with Ahad Raza Mir, and a project for Hum TV alongside Bilal Ashraf. The Green Entertainment project is directed by Farooq Rind, and the Hum TV project is written by Mustafa Afridi and directed by Ehteshamuddin.

  • ‘My mother committed suicide because of father’s violence’, Munawar Faruqui’s revelation

    ‘My mother committed suicide because of father’s violence’, Munawar Faruqui’s revelation

    India’s famous standup comedian and Big Boss season 17’s winner Munawar Faruqui has revealed his mother committed suicide by consuming poison after enduring 22 years of marital abuse.

    In a recent interview, Faruqui opened up about his childhood, marital situation of his parents and how his mother committed suicide due to his father’s ill treatment. He also shared he was only 13 when this happened.

    The comedian said his father was very cruel and hurtful to his mother in life, due to which his mother consumed poison. Two years after this incident, his father himself suffered a stroke and remained bedridden for 11 years.

    “In my early life, I also considered my father as a villain. I used to get angry whenever I saw him, but then I forgave him because the circumstances taught me to forgive and be strong,” he shared.

    Faruqui said that despite being a “villain”, it was his father, and asked how could he hate his father. “He had no one but me, and he got what he deserved and he himself was in pain.”

    The comedian described this moment as the one that taught him the power of forgiveness. It was then, Faruqui said, he learned to release the weight of pain and negativity. “From that point on, no one was ever able to hurt me in the same way.”

  • Did Wahaj Ali, Saife Hasan clash on the Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi set?

    Did Wahaj Ali, Saife Hasan clash on the Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi set?

    Clashes on drama sets is not a new thing but a video of what appears to be a loud argument between Wahaj Ali and Saife Hasan has social media wondering what happened. 

    A behind-the-scenes video is making waves on social media in which Wahaj can be seen having a heated argument with director Saife Hasan on the sets of upcoming drama Jinn Ki Shadi Unki Shadi.

    Saife Hasan can be seen yelling at Wahaj while Wahaj also replies in the same manner. After the verbal sparring, Wahaj left the set. In the video, a co-actor standing with Wahaj is also looks uncomfortable.

    The video was initially shared on Instagram by Maliha Rehman, a digital journalist, in which she questioned if the BTS video was leaked.

    Penned by the ever-creative Syed Nabeel and helmed by acclaimed director Saife Hasan, the drama promises a blend of spooky laughs and unexpected twists, a genre not often explored on Pakistani television.

    Meanwhile, the drama is an ensemble with a huge cast while Wahaj is all set to make a much-anticipated comeback after the not-so-well-received Sunn Mere Dil, while Sehar Khan returns to the screen following her intense performance in Tann Man Neelo Neel. Fans are excited to see this fresh duo light up the screen in a completely different avatar.

    Previous social media sensations and now actors Romaisa Khan and Arsalan Naseer are playing pivotal roles in the drama. Syed Jibran, Nadia Afgan and Sidra Niazi are also among the bigwigs included in the cast of the drama.

    With a mix of horror and humor, Jinn Ki Shadi, Unki Shadi is shaping up to be a drama to watch out for this season.

  • Mawra Hocane breaks silence over pregnancy rumors

    Mawra Hocane breaks silence over pregnancy rumors

    Is she or isn’t she? Rumours about everybody’s favourite star Mawra Hocane being pregnant have been raging on social media so the actress decided to finally address them.

    Sharing a series of pictures on her Instagram account, the Sabaat actress negated the false news about her pregnancy, saying, “The rumors are NOT true // let me enjoy my ‘dum naal dum bharan gi’ era.”

    In the pictures, the actress can be seen dressed up in a green suit with subtle makeup that enhanced her natural beauty while her hair are left flowing down her back in curls. She adorned herself with minimal jewelry and opted for a khussa to complete the desi look.

    Her followers showered their love for the actress in the commets. Fellow actresses Kubra Khan and Aiman Khan also admired her beauty on the same post.

    Mawra tied the knot with her long-time love interest Ameer Gillani in Pakistan on February 5, 2025. The actress shared beautiful wedding photos online and netizens showered the couple with love.

  • Court grants bail to two TikTokers in Rs 130 million robbery case

    Court grants bail to two TikTokers in Rs 130 million robbery case

    Additional District and Sessions Judge Sharqi has granted bail to two accused in the Rs130 million robbery case involving TikTokers in the Pakistan Employees Cooperative Housing Society (PECHS).

    The court approved bail for Shahroz and Nimra, directing them to submit surety bonds worth Rs100,000 each. However, the bail pleas of Shahryar and Yasra were rejected.

    According to the prosecution, Yasra is a TikToker and Instagram influencer. Both she and Shahryar remain in jail on judicial remand.

    The robbery took place on the night of June 26, when the accused allegedly broke into the house of a car showroom owner and looted millions in cash. A case was later registered at the Firozabad police station.

  • Ducky Bhai challenges physical remand extension in gambling apps case

    Ducky Bhai challenges physical remand extension in gambling apps case

    YouTuber Saadur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, has filed an appeal against a Lahore judicial magistrate’s decision to extend his physical remand to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in a case involving the promotion of illegal online gambling apps.

    The appeal, submitted on Saturday through his lawyer Ch Usman Ali, was accepted for hearing by a sessions court, which issued a notice to the NCCIA and sought a response on Monday.

    In his petition, Ducky Bhai argues that the magistrate failed to properly examine the facts before approving the remand extension and has requested the court to declare the order null and void.

    The YouTuber has been in NCCIA custody since his arrest on August 17. On August 28, the magistrate extended his remand until September 1. He was arrested at Lahore airport after a case was filed against him under sections 13 (Electronic Forgery), 14 (Electronic Fraud), 25 (Spamming), and 26 (Spoofing) of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016, along with sections 294-B (Offering prize in connection with trade) and 420 (Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) of the Pakistan Penal Code.

    The case stems from a June 13 inquiry based on “reliable sources” alleging that YouTubers and social media influencers were promoting gambling and betting apps for monetary gain through their social media platforms.

    Separately, the court granted an extension in pre-arrest bail to Ducky Bhai’s wife, Aroob Jatoi, until September 15. The sessions court barred the NCCIA from arresting her in the same case and ordered the agency to submit a detailed investigation report at the next hearing.

    Aroob sought bail after receiving an NCCIA inquiry notice, expressing fear of arrest. She stated in her appeal that she was willing to cooperate and appear for questioning. This marks her second bail request; the court granted the first on August 21, after which she appeared before investigators.

  • NCCIA summons top YouTubers, influencers over massive online gambling scam

    NCCIA summons top YouTubers, influencers over massive online gambling scam

    The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has summoned several popular YouTubers and social media influencers for their alleged role in promoting large-scale financial scams tied to unlicensed online trading and gambling apps.

    According to reports, the agency has directed Mudassar Hassan, Muhammad Anas Ali, Iqra Kanwal, and Muhammad Husnain Shah to appear in person at the NCCIA office in Lahore on September 2, 2025.

    Investigators claim these influencers promoted illegal online trading and gambling apps, luring young people into unregulated betting platforms. Authorities say the influencers used social media to glamorize and legitimize the platforms, creating a coordinated scheme to defraud the public.


    NCCIA warned that failure to appear will be treated as an admission of guilt or a forfeiture of the right to present a defense.

    Whistleblower accounts and early findings reveal that the controversial platform “World 777” aggressively funded influencer campaigns, targeting thousands of Pakistanis particularly youth and drawing them into high-risk online gambling.

    The list of influencers linked to the campaign includes high-profile names such as Mathira, Nadir Ali, Aimen Zaman, Varda Malik, Javeria Aurangzeb, Abeera Khan, Faryal Fairy, and Nauman Kazmi.

    Officials estimate that billions of rupees leave Pakistan each month through these unregulated platforms, creating a shadow economy that threatens financial stability while fueling addiction and financial losses among vulnerable users.

    In a related development, a Lahore court extended the physical remand of popular YouTuber Saadur Rehman, known as Ducky Bhai, for four more days in a similar case involving gambling app promotions. Authorities allege that he endorsed platforms like Binomo, 1xBet, Bet365, and B9 Game for financial gain. Investigators have collected 27 video links from his account featuring these promotions, many of which have since been deleted.

    Ducky Bhai faces charges under multiple sections of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016, including electronic forgery and fraud, as well as sections of the Pakistan Penal Code. He was arrested on August 16 at Lahore airport, and with the latest court order, he will remain in custody until at least September 1 as the investigation continues.