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  • Celebrities mourn the death of cancer warrior Asma Nabeel

    Celebrities mourn the death of cancer warrior Asma Nabeel

    Renowned writer Asma Nabeel has passed away after a prolonged illness in Karachi. The acclaimed writer was battling Cancer. She has blockbuster projects like Khaani in her professional projects.

    Asma wrote lyrics of a song for an Indian film Helicopter Eela starring Kajol, and launched her first Urdu poetry book by the name of Beydaari.

    Celebrities took to their social media to express their grief over her untimely death:

    She was recently featured in designer Ali Xesshan’s campaign, ‘Parday Mein Parwah’, to raise awareness about breast cancer in Pakistan.

  • ‘A man is incomplete without a woman and vice versa’: Mathira reacts to Zara Noor’s statement

    Mathira has expressed her opinion on a recent statement given by Zara Noor Abbas, by leaving a comment under The Current’s Instagram post. In a Q&A session with her followers on Instagram, Zara said that men and women are not equal as women can give birth to a human but men can’t do that.

    The Blind Love actress commented, “A man is incomplete without a woman and a woman is incomplete without a man, both are made different for each other’s betterment, not to compete and take brownie points”.

  • TikTok issues a statement on Sindh High Court’s ban

    TikTok has reacted to its suspension by the Sindh High Court with an official statement. The statement read, “We continue to work with regulators, and look forward to serving the millions of TikTok users and creators in Pakistan who have found a home for creativity, fun and vital economic opportunities for many years to come”, as reported by Express Tribune.

    The statement also mentioned that, “The creativity and passion of our community has brought joy to households across Pakistan and provided a platform for incredibly talented creators”.

    TikTok Pakistan’s latest transparency report revealed that it removed a whopping 6,495,992 videos making it the second most country to get the maximum videos removed after the USA, where 8,540,088 videos were removed.

    On Monday, SHC banned TikTok across the country till July 8 for spreading immorality and obscenity in the country. TikTok ban has been imposed for the third time in Pakistan.

    Last year, Pakistan blocked the app on October 9, 2020 however the ban was lifted after the TikTok management assured the Pakistani authorities that it will block all accounts repeatedly involved in spreading obscenity and immorality.

  • ‘I never had a boyfriend, surfaced bridal pictures are from a photoshoot’: Hareem Shah gets candid

    ‘I never had a boyfriend, surfaced bridal pictures are from a photoshoot’: Hareem Shah gets candid

    Hareem Shah allegedly married a PPP leader last week, the TikToker stated that she can’t reveal her husband’s identity until his first wife allows.

    In an interview with Geo News, Shah clarified that the viral bridal photos were taken for a promotional photoshoot and are not from her wedding ceremony. Her make-up artist Kashaf also confessed to the portal that the promotional photoshoot was for his salon and all the accessories and dresses were sponsored.

    In another interview, the TikTok star said, “After confessing my marriage to a PPP member of Sindh Assembly and a provincial minister, I asked the fans to keep my husband’s identity secret for a few days. But despite this, many media houses, including social media, have linked my name with various political figures. All these videos and news are completely baseless and unverified, which is inappropriate.”

    She added that, “At the moment, I have not mentioned anyone’s name as my husband, I have known my husband for three or four months already but during that time we did not have any friendship or relationship. We just met two or three times and got married”.

    She concluded the interview by saying, “There has been a lot of media coverage about my first marriage and divorce but I want to tell all my fans that I was not married before, I have no children, I have never been divorced and I have never had a boyfriend or made a friend”.

  • ‘Ainak Wala Jin’ gets a sequel in ‘Return of Nastoor’

    ‘Ainak Wala Jin’ gets a sequel in ‘Return of Nastoor’

    Ainak Wala Jin is a classic Pakistani drama that aired on PTV from 1993 to 1996 and was very popular amongst children. A sequel of the cult classic has been released on Sub TV with a new title, Return of Nastoor.

    ‘Ainak Wala Jin’ returns to screens as ‘Return of Nastoor’

    The story of Return of Nastoor also revolves around magicians, ghosts and fairies and has been produced using modern technology. The show has been in the post-production stage since a long time but finally aired on June 28.

    You can watch the trailer here:

    https://youtu.be/paXJvfD4vVY

  • ‘Broadcasting Turkish dramas in Pakistan is not detrimental to the local industry’: Humayun Saeed

    Humayun Saeed along with Senator Faisal Javed Khan recently appeared on Waseem Badami’s show Har Lamha Pur Josh . During the segment of ‘Masoomana sawal’, the host asked the Punjab Nahi Jaungi actor if telecasting Turkish dramas in Pakistan is detrimental for the local industry and if that reduces work opportunities for the local celebrities and producers?

    Humayun answered that there’s enough space for foreign content on local channels and cited the example of a private channel which only aired Turkish content when it was launched in Pakistan.

    The Mere Paas Tum Ho star said that local channels should air dramas from other parts of the world too, adding that in the past Pakistani channels used to broadcast movies from Hollywood too and we do not need to get insecure from anyone.

    Humayun Saeed is co-producing ISPR’s Sinf-e-Aahan which will be be directed by Nadeem Baig. The small screen magnum opus is based on the theme of women empowerment and has been penned by the acclaimed writer, Umera Ahmed.

  • Legendary actor Anwar Iqbal passes away

    Veteran actor Muhammad Anwar Iqbal has passed away after being hospitalized for more than a week.

    On Saturday the late actor issued a statement in which he requested fans to pray for his health and to respect his privacy.

    The Pul Siraat actor debuted in 1976 with Hammal o Mahgan, he was best known for his role in PTV’s drama Shama. In his career spanning over 4 decades he worked in many Urdu and Sindhi dramas.

  • ‘These are all rumours’: Bilawal Bhutto on Hareem Shah’s claim

    ‘These are all rumours’: Bilawal Bhutto on Hareem Shah’s claim

    Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto has dismissed the claims of TikTok star Hareem Shah. The TikToker confessed tying the knot with a Sindh’s provincial Minister from the PPP. Bilawal said that it’s all a “conspiracy to divert attention from [other] problems”.

    Read more – After officially crushing on Bilawal Bhutto, Hareem Shah marries other PPP leader

    The TikTok star did not disclose her husband’s identity citing the reason that his first wife has not yet allowed them to do so. As reported by Geo News, Bilawal shared his thoughts with the media outlet on the controversy after a press conference at Zardari House in Islamabad.

    The reporter asked Bilawal about the PPP provincial minister allegedly married to Shah.

    Read more – ‘Can’t reveal my husband’s name until his first wife allows’: Hareem Shah on mysterious politician spouse

    Bilawal said, “These are all rumours being spread to divert attention from [other] problems. No such thing has happened.”

  • Feroze Khan supports Sonya Hussyn after Sharmeen Obaid’s criticism

    Feroze Khan has extended his support to Sonya Hussyn after Sharmeen Obaid blasted the Saraab actress for a comment of hers on Mahira’s decision of signing Raees opposite Shah Rukh Khan.

    Feroze in an Instagram story wrote, I once saw this YouTube link where the woman she made a documentary on, got Oscar for that documentary was complaining that she never paid her.

    He went on to continue by addressing Sonya, “These people don’t decide your density, Laik olad kay saray baap hote hain.”

    On the work front, Feroze can be seen currently in Geo Entertainment’s Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3.

  • ‘Iski aukat dekho, B-grade actor’: Kangana Ranaut slams Taapsee Pannu

    ‘Iski aukat dekho, B-grade actor’: Kangana Ranaut slams Taapsee Pannu

    Taapsee Pannu recently said that she does not miss Kangana’s presence on Twitter as the latter does not hold any relevance in her life. The Gangster actress blasted Taapsee in her answer.

    Read more – Kangana Ranaut is ‘eagerly waiting to be banned’ by Instagram

    Kangana penned down a long note and said, “She calls producers and begs Kangana ji ne kuch chhoda hai toh mujhe dedo please, aur aaj iski aukat dekho, jo kabhi gareeb producer ki Kangana kehlane mein bhi proud feel karti thi… aaj mujhe he irrelevant keh rahi hai ha ha insaan aur uski fitrat ajeeb hai (she calls producers and begs them to give her films that I turned down, and look at her today. She was once proud to be called the Kangana for poor producers and today, she calls me irrelevant. Haha, people and their strange nature) anyway all the best with your film girl @tapaseepannu try promoting it without my name”.

    In another post, The Queen actress further added: “I don’t mind B grade actors using my name or style or interviews or general career strategies to promote themselves or their careers. Of course, they will use my name growing up in the industry I was also inspired by those who made it before me but I never disrespected them always showed immense respect for those who inspired me like Vaijantimala ji, Waheeda Ji and Sridevi Ji. Magar doosre ke sar pe paon rakh kar upar chadhne ki koshish karne wale ko uski aukaat dikhana zaruri hai. Good Morning to all.”