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Pakistani singer, songwriter, and rapper Hasan Raheem, known for his effortlessly cool R&B and hip-hop style, has entered a new chapter in his life: marriage.

Belonging to a Shina family from Gilgit in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, Hasan celebrated his big day in a heartwarming ceremony that beautifully reflected the rich traditions of his homeland.

On his wedding day, he embraced local heritage, wearing an ivory shalwar kameez paired with the traditional Gilgit cap, adorned with a feather, and an ivory shawl — a look symbolizing pride and cultural identity. The atmosphere was filled with music, laughter, and dancing as friends and family joined in the celebrations.

What usually happens in a traditional Gilgit-Baltistan wedding

Weddings in Gilgit-Baltistan are vibrant, multi-day events that blend cultural rituals with joyous festivities. Celebrations often begin with dhol and dance processions, as well as community gatherings where relatives and neighbors actively take part in the preparations.

Engagements are a family affair, where elders play a central role in formalizing the match. In some cases, the couple may not meet in person before the wedding, instead communicating through family arrangements, photographs, or occasional phone conversations.

Brides traditionally wear heavily embroidered dresses in bright colors, paired with ornate jewelry and the region’s distinctive headpieces decorated with beads and silver ornaments. Grooms usually wear a crisp white or ivory shalwar kameez, sometimes with a waistcoat, along with the traditional cap, which is often decorated with a feather as a sign of festivity and pride.

This isn’t the first time fans have seen Hasan as a dulha, but this time, it’s the real deal. The singer kept the celebration private, choosing not to share official photos, but moments from the nikkah still found their way onto social media.

Just a few months ago, Hasan had playfully “announced” his marriage in an Instagram post, which later turned out to be part of a music video project. That lighthearted stunt left fans guessing, and when news of his actual wedding surfaced, reactions ranged from disbelief to cheeky banter.

One fan joked, “Guys, it’s AI .” Another teased, “Koi baat nahi girlies, better luck next time.” Others asked, “Is this real this time??” and “Prank hai guys, prank.”

Back in April, the singer had posted a picture sitting beside a woman in a stunning purple outfit, her face turned away from the camera, while he wore a tea-pink kurta shalwar, creating a soft, intimate wedding vibe. He captioned it with a privacy request, warning against sharing any images or videos from “our wedding.”

A month later, in May, the Peechay Hutt hitmaker revealed it was all part of the promotional campaign for his song MEMORIES featuring Justin Bibis, even joking in a video, “Abhi bhi kunwara hun .”

Indian singer Talwinder made a bold statement during a recent event in New York City by performing Wishes, his collaboration with Pakistani singer Hasan Raheem, not once, but twice, despite the track being banned in his native India.

A video from the concert has gone viral with the caption: “Talwinder said they banned this song because he collaborated with a Pakistani artist (Hasan Raheem).”

The ban stems from military clashes between Pakistan and India earlier this year. India restricted Pakistani artists and YouTube channels, removing their songs from platforms. The restrictions extended to collaborative tracks between Pakistani and Indian musicians.

Fans were quick to applaud Talwinder’s gesture. One wrote: “I love Talwinder, love from Pakistan ❤.” Another pointed out: “Hasan Raheem also played Wishes twice in his NYC concert!!” Others questioned the politics behind the decision, with one asking: “Why are we bringing talent in between politics? Is this fair??”

The viral clip also sparked confusion about Talwinder’s nationality, with many admitting they had assumed he was Pakistani. One fan wrote: “Why the hell did I think Talwinder was Pakistani until now? ”

Talwinder’s move has been praised by many as a stand for artistic unity, showing that music can cross borders even when politics tries to keep them apart.

Singer Hasan Raheem has become a dulha again but this time its not for a music video, its for real. While the singer himself did not share pictures from the event, photos and videos from the nikkah have been circulating on social media.

A few months ago, Hasan jokingly announced his marriage, which later turned out to be part of a music video project. 

Before the official announcement, social media was already buzzing with speculation about his wedding. 

One fan jokingly wrote, “Guys, it’s AI .” Another commented, “Koi baat nahi girlies, better luck next time.” 

Someone else asked, “Is this real this time??” while another teased, “Prank hai guys, prank.”

In April, Hasan surprised fans on Instagram by posting a picture from what appeared to be his wedding day. In the photo, he sat beside a woman in a stunning purple outfit, her face hidden from the camera, while he wore a tea-pink kurta shalwar, giving off a soft and simple wedding vibe.

He captioned the post: “Kept it lowkey, it was a big day. Any photographs or videos from our wedding shared online violate our privacy. We do not consent to the publication or posting of any images or footage from our events.”

However, a month later in May, Hasan revealed it was all a prank. The Peechay Hutt hitmaker admitted that the post was part of the promotional campaign for his song MEMORIES featuring Justin Bibis. At the time, he shared a video on Instagram saying: “Abhi bhi kunwara hun ” and announced that MEMORIES was the first track from his upcoming album DKP.

Pakistani actress Iqra Aziz has come under criticism after reacting to the brutal assault of a 15-month-old baby girl at a daycare centre in Noida, India. The incident, which led to the arrest of a daycare maid, has sparked outrage and renewed debates over child safety.

Taking to Instagram, Iqra posted a video message urging parents not to send their children to daycares unless a trustworthy family member is present. She wrote, “Please stop sending your child to daycares or any place where they don’t have a trustworthy family member with them. If parents for some reason are not available, have to go to work or there’s no family to take care of your child then please stop bringing these little flowers into this world. They don’t deserve this. They need FAMILY.”

Her comments drew swift reactions online, with many accusing her of being insensitive and out of touch with the struggles of working parents. One user wrote, “This is so tone-deaf.” Another said, “You have the privilege of having your mother around your child. Not everyone’s parents are in good health, not everyone has a big family who can take responsibility, and not every mother is working by choice. Rather than pointing out how this behaviour only happens in a few countries where law is not strict and condemning the criminal, she is victim blaming.”

Some argued that her statement ignored economic realities. “Yikes. Some people don’t have the option, especially in North America where two-income households are the norm. I am fortunate that I didn’t ever have to send mine to daycare, but that doesn’t mean all daycares are bad. Let’s show some grace and keep our opinions to ourselves sometimes. Every family situation is different. Let’s always lead with empathy and understanding,” one comment read.

Others simply called it “Privilege speaking.”

The backlash followed the disturbing events in Noida, where police arrested a maid at a daycare centre after CCTV footage allegedly showed her slapping the toddler, throwing her to the ground, and whipping her with a plastic belt while hurling abuse and threats. The victim’s parents also claimed the daycare head did not intervene.

Police confirmed that a case has been registered and the suspect is in custody. Noida Central DCP Shakti Mohan Avasthy said, “The police have been informed by the victim’s parents about the torture by the daycare centre maid. Based on their complaint, a case has been registered at the Sector 142 police station, and the accused has been taken into custody. Further probe is on into the matter.”

The child has undergone a medical examination, and the investigation is ongoing.

Actor Saheefa Jabbar Khattak has called out content creators for “propagating hate for views” in a series of Instagram stories.

Sharing several reels featuring people, mainly in their 20s and 30s, making derogatory remarks about others’ identities, Khattak criticised the current trend of asking people to rate others based on their “names, caste, income levels and other attributes.” She went on to ask, “What are we doing as a nation?”

She also spoke against the celebration of “toxic masculinity, abusive men, and the biggest walking red flags.” She also condemned the notion, highlighted in one of the shared reels, that women are “disgusting” simply because they have been victims of sexual harassment.

Expressing her concern over the quality of online discourse, Khattak said, “Take the phones away from these kids, and for God’s sake, get them to study, learn and grow.” 

The actor also criticised the new trend in which people flaunt the cost of their outfits, deeming it “elitist.”

Saheefa Jabbar Khattak ended the series of posts by saying, “I am ashamed and deeply sorry for any time I had spoken carelessly or hurt someone with my words.” She added, “What we choose to say must come from wisdom and knowledge.”

Reflecting on the online content she had seen, she said, “It only makes me reflect on myself more, and reminds me that I must keep learning.”

Khattak’s remarks come at a time when ethnic and religious intolerance, violence against women, and economic struggles remain pressing issues in society, making her call for more mindful speech on social media all the more relevant.

The drama starts to become interesting at the very end of Episode 8. But before we get to the end of episode 8, we have to deal with the dullness of episode 7. I don’t know about you but I’ve had enough of Mr. Manto’s (Humayun Saeed) character. The guy is dull and here we are expecting him to be the knife that slices through glass, but he can’t even make fruit interesting. Manto seems like an overly coddled child, who thinks that the guy who he was scared to death of and who assaulted him at the party is a nice guy because he gives him a ride to the university and apologises. So, I’m done with Manto but not done with the drama just yet. 

What is phuppo’s (Saima Noor) deal? The most shocking part in the two episodes is when phuppo is pushing Mehmal (Sajal Aly) to think about Manto when she hears Mehmal take his name and not her new about-to-be fiance’s. Mehmal tells her she’s got a twenty  year different Phuppo and Phuppo is like there is no age in love? No, phuppo, this isn’t okay and one begins to wonder if phuppo is about to take on a much darker side. No ‘normal’ motherly figure would allow her child, a student, dream about marrying her professor, no less a wealthy don’s daughter, that also literally when the young larka walas have arrived. So what exactly is phuppo playing at? 

The episode 8 cliffhanger is of course, a very convincing villain Farhad (Azaan Sami Khan) who is the perfect character. Dark and grey, he can come off as nice but also evil which Azaan plays amazingly well. His character grows in ways that really pique your interest, especially how cold he can get. When Ifrah (Hajra Yamin) goes missing and the twist at the end of episode 8 grabs you, it’s all because of Farhad’s cool and calm persona that makes you realise that he’s not to be messed up.

Mehmal’s father also proves to be very disappointing, attacking Ifrah as the “girl who ran away from home” and deeming her unsuitable for friendship, but misogyny and sexism are to be expected in the drama. 

The new superstar entry was also by Ifrah’s father (Syed Mohammad Ahmed), who played the role of the helpless father with such truth that it blew me away. He was a stark contrast with Sajal’s father, Siraj (Asif Raza Mir) and the scene with both of them is epic. A man asking for help and another refusing to extend it because of the daughter’s running away is thoughtful and exposes Sajal’s father’s liberalism, it seems even to his daughter.

Mehmal’s fiance lacks such charisma that one immediately forgets to even mention him but the review wouldn’t be complete without doing so. Forgetful, boring and a dud, it’s no wonder Mehmal is thinking about other people and as the next episode gears up for an engagement, episode 9 might be worth your time.

A district and sessions court in Karachi has accepted YouTuber Yasir Shami’s appeal against the rejection of his acquittal plea in the case related to late televangelist Aamir Liaquat Hussain’s leaked private photos and videos.

According to reports, the court heard Shami’s appeal and overturned the earlier decision of a judicial magistrate, acquitting him as the petitioner’s lawyer argued that there was no evidence against Shami and that the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) report also confirmed the absence of any proof.

The lawyer informed the court that the FIA, in its supplementary challan, had declared the evidence insufficient and recommended removing Shami’s name from the case. Despite this, the judicial magistrate had earlier rejected both the FIA’s findings and Shami’s acquittal plea, the lawyer said.

The case was initially filed by Liaquat’s daughter, alleging that his private photos and videos had been leaked.

The late televangelist was found unconscious at his residence in June 2022 and later declared dead at a hospital. Weeks before his death, explicit videos featuring him and his ex-wife, Dania Malik, were leaked online, causing him severe mental distress.

In July 2022, a few weeks after his death, his former and first wife, Bushra Iqbal, along with their children, had also filed a complaint with FIA Karachi against Malik.

In October 2022, the FIA had registered a case against Malik under sections 20, 21, and 24 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 over allegations of leaking the videos. She was arrested from Lodhran in December 2022 and later released on bail by a Karachi court.