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  • Celebrities pay tribute to football legend Maradona

    Celebrities pay tribute to football legend Maradona

    The sudden demise of football legend Diego Maradona of Argentina sent waves of grief across the world with celebrities and dignitaries mourning his loss. The 1986 World Cup winner passed away at home in Tigre after suffering a heart attack at the age of 60.

    Soon after his demise, social media was flooded with tributes from all parts of the world.

    Pakistani celebrities including Adnan Siddiqui, Ali Rehman Khan, Shoaib Malik and Shoaib Akhtar also mourned the footballer’s loss.

    From across the border, Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh among other Bollywood celebrities also paid rich tributes to the former Napoli and Barcelona star.

    Meanwhile, renowned names from the world of football also mourned their fraternity’s loss.

    Cristiano Ronaldo called Maradona an “unparalleled magician”.

    “Today I say goodbye to a friend and the world says goodbye to an eternal genius. One of the best ever. An unparalleled magician. He leaves too soon, but leaves a legacy without limits and a void that will never be filled. Rest in peace, ace. You will never be forgotten.”

    Sharing a picture with Maradona, Lionel Messi said it was “a very sad day for all Argentinians and for football”.

    “He leaves us, but he is not gone because Diego is eternal. I stay with all the beautiful moments I lived with him and I wanted to send my condolences to his family and friends.”

    “A sad day for Argentina and a sad day for football as we celebrate the greatness of what this man gave us. Someone that played with passion, spirit and was nothing less than a pure genius. I was so excited to meet Diego and we will all miss him,” said David Beckham.

  • Humayun Saeed, Akcent congratulate Asif Ghafoor on promotion

    Humayun Saeed, Akcent and Aijaz Aslam among other celebrities have congratulated former DG ISPR Major General Asif Ghafoor on his promotion from Major General to Lieutenant General.

    “Congratulations to you my friend for being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General.” wrote Akcent’s Adrian Sina on social media.

    “I can’t wait to have the fantastic cup of tea again,” added the lead singer of the Romanian pop band.

    Sina had visited and met with General Ghafoor last year after his concert in Lahore and had a “fantastic cup of tea” with him at the ISPR Headquarters.

    Humayun Saeed wished him all the best for his future endeavours.

    Aijaz Aslam and Fahad Mustafa also extended their regards.

    On Wednesday, six major generals were promoted to the rank of lieutenant general.

    In a tweet, the military’s media wing said those promoted included Maj Gen Akhtar Nawaz , Maj Gen Sardar Hassan Azhar Hayat, Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor, Maj Gen Salman Fayyaz Ghani, Maj Gen Sarfraz Ali and Maj Gen Muhammad Ali.

    Asif Ghafoor, who is among the most prominent recipients of the promotion, has previously served as the ISPR director-general. He was appointed to the post in December 2016, replacing Lt Gen Asim Bajwa as the military’s spokesperson. Gen Ghafoor has now been posted as Inspector General Communication and Information Technology.

  • IN PICTURES: Rabab Hashim glows in green on her mehndi

    IN PICTURES: Rabab Hashim glows in green on her mehndi

    Rabab Hashim, famous for her roles in Qarrar and Piya Mann Bhaye, has gotten married to Sohaib Shamshad. Pictures from the actor’s big day have gone viral on social media.

    Rabab looked stunning in a green lehnga on her mehndi, which reportedly took place Wednesday Night.

    The bride shared a sweet moment with her father on her mehndi.

    Junaid Khan and Maryam Nafees were also spotted at the event.

  • These are not my videos, says Bakhtawar

    These are not my videos, says Bakhtawar

    Bakhtawar Bhutto-Zardari has hit out at all those sharing fakes videos and pictures from her alleged dholki.

    Responding to a Twitter user, Bakhtawar said: “These are obviously not my videos nor have anything to do with me. If reading isn’t your speciality (clearly says 27th on the leaked cards) then perhaps basic vision will allow you to see Bakhtawar is not in any of these videos neither are her very identifiable family members.”

    The Twitter user Anees Jillani, who had shared the videos later deleted them and apologised to Bakhtawar for posting them without verification.

    Videos and pictures which are circulating on social media show people celebrating and dancing without any masks or SOPs.

    Meanwhile, arrangements for Bakhtawar’s upcoming engagement on November 27 are in full swing at Bilawal House in Karachi. According to details, a catering committee has been set up for the event and all members of the staff have been assigned duties. Decorations for the event will be completed by Thursday night. The ceremony is expected to be held in the open area of the Bilawal House Karachi.

    Reports have also stated that Bakhtawar’s father Asif Ali Zardari is personally monitoring all the arrangements for the event.

    Moreso, it is mandatory for all those, including staff members, entering Bilawal House to undergo a coronavirus PCR test.

    Bakhtawar’s fiancé-to-be Mahmood Choudhry will be arriving in Pakistan with his family today (Thursday).

    Unfortunately, Bakhtawar’s brother Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will be unable to attend his sister’s wedding as he has tested positive for COVID-19.

    He will hopefully be able to attend the wedding which is expected to take place in January 2021 in Karachi.

  • Sheheryar Munawar hits back at troll who called him ‘ghareebon ka Bradley Cooper’

    Sheheryar Munawar hits back at troll who called him ‘ghareebon ka Bradley Cooper’

    Not one to lose his cool, Sheheryar Munawar recently hit back at a troll(s) who called him “Ghareebon k Bradley Cooper”.

    Responding to the user Nasir Ali, who posted the comment on Sheheryar’s post, the actor said: “Ghareeb isn’t a stigma. Thank you for associating me with a group that works hard day and night to earn for themselves and their families.”

    For reference, this the picture from the actor’s recent shoot under which Ali had posted the comment.

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    Meanwhile, responding to another social media user who advised him to say his prayers, Sheheryar said: “Alhumdulliah. 5 waqt partha hoon. Kabhi kabhar rab ki meharbani se tahajud bhi naseeb ho jaati hai.”

    The actor further said that the matter is between him and his God and that his work is also a form of worship for him.

    Munawar also advised the social media user to stop judging people on Instagram and focus on his own deeds.

  • Every working mother will relate to Sania Mirza

    Every working mother will relate to Sania Mirza

    Juggling a heavy-duty sports career and motherhood is not easy and Sania Mirza, in a heartfelt note, opened up on the challenges it entails. In an emotional letter, Sania talked about motherhood and what it takes to defy all odds and balance family and professional life.

    The tennis champion said that she took inspiration by American Tennis player Serena Williams and her journey to pen her note.

    “Serena Williams your story has inspired me to pen this letter,” said Sania. “The ‘Being Serena’ echoes my experience and that of women worldwide who everyday balance family and personal goals.”

    “Pregnancy is something that I had experienced for the first time in my life. I thought about it and I think we all have a certain picture about it, but, once you experience it, you really understand what it means. It absolutely changes you as a human being,” wrote Sania further.

    In her post, she encouraged women to experience pregnancy.

    “It’s an extraordinary thing. It’s an experience I recommend women should go through because it really does teach you to respect yourself and your body but also teaches you the selfless kind of love that at least I never knew existed for me.”

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    She also opened up about her physical transformation.

    “Having put on around 23kg during my pregnancy, I wasn’t sure if I was ever going back to being fit and playing tennis again. However, I lost around 26 kilos with a lot of workout regimes and very strict diets and came back to tennis because that is what I know, love, and do.”

    “Finally, when I won at Hobart after coming back, it was pretty amazing. I was honestly very proud of myself to have been able to put myself to compete at the highest level again and I think that’s where I was mentally,” she added.

    “It sometimes becomes hard to find hope in difficult situations but our love for our profession and family equally, helps us gain that balance. It makes us what we are and proves that women can achieve what they want,” concluded the tennis champion.

    Sania dedicated the letter to all the mothers who are going through a similar phase.

  • Meghan Markle reveals she had a miscarriage in July

    Meghan Markle reveals she had a miscarriage in July

    Meghan Markle has revealed she suffered a miscarriage in July this year.

    In an opinion piece penned for the New York Times, Meghan opened up about the deep grief and loss she endured with her husband Prince Harry.

    The Duchess of Sussex, who married the British prince in 2018, had the couple’s first child, Archie, the following year.

    In the piece titled The Losses We Share, Meghan wrote that she had just changed her son’s diaper when she felt a sharp cramp and fell to the ground.

    “After changing his diaper, I felt a sharp cramp. I dropped to the floor with him in my arms, humming a lullaby to keep us both calm, the cheerful tune a stark contrast to my sense that something was not right,” wrote Markle.

    “I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second,” she added.

    Meghan described how she and her husband were both in tears as she lay in a hospital bed later.

    “Hours later, I lay in a hospital bed, holding my husband’s hand,” wrote the Duchess. “I felt the clamminess of his palm and kissed his knuckles, wet from both our tears. Staring at the cold white walls, my eyes glazed over. I tried to imagine how we’d heal.”

    “Losing a child means carrying an almost unbearable grief, experienced by many but talked about by few,” she continued. “In the pain of our loss, my husband and I discovered that in a room of 100 women, 10 to 20 of them will have suffered from miscarriage. Yet despite the staggering commonality of this pain, the conversation remains taboo, riddled with (unwarranted) shame, and perpetuating a cycle of solitary mourning.”

    The intimate details shared in the article are at odds with the usual policy of senior members of the British royal family, who reveal almost nothing about their personal lives.

    Harry’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, has never discussed her private life in any media article or interview in her 68-year reign. However, reports have stated that Harry had discussed the article with the royal family beforehand.

    Meghan and Harry married in May 2018 in a glittering ceremony televised around the world. In January this year, the couple shocked the British establishment when they announced they were retiring from royal life. Their withdrawal came after reports she was deeply unhappy with life inside the royal family and fed up with media intrusion.

    The couple, who live with their young son, in California, signed an exclusive deal with the streaming giant Netflix for an undisclosed fee earlier this year. They have set up a non-profit organisation to promote education, mental health and well-being.

  • IN PICTURES: Rabab Hashim’s mayun

    IN PICTURES: Rabab Hashim’s mayun

    Rabab Hashim is getting married.

    The actor surprised fans by sharing photos from her mayun on Instagram in which the bride-to-be can be seen getting mehndi applied to her hands on her mayun.

    Wearing a yellow dress and flower jewellery, the bride looked radiant on her mayun.

    While fans were initially unaware of who the groom was, Rabab later shared pictures and videos with him on her Instagram. The groom’s name is Sohaib Ali.

  • Reasons why ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ is breaking records on Netflix

    Reasons why ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ is breaking records on Netflix

    Female-led drama The Queen’s Gambit, set in the 1960s chess world, has become Netflix’s most popular limited scripted series ever.

    In a statement, Netflix shared that “some 62 million households watched the show in its first 28 days”. The seven-episode series is ranked in the top 10 most watched on Netflix in 92 countries, including first in 63, the company added.

    The Queen’s Gambit follows an orphaned female chess prodigy, Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy), who struggles with drug addiction as she rises to become one of the world’s best players. But there is so much more to this incredibly fast-paced series that has proven to be the best binge-watch Netflix has produced in a long time. A riveting watch it will leave you with reasons to love it and to be inspired by it for days, months after.

    1. You will feel like you can do anything

    The feeling of utter inspiration after watching Beth defeat world champions at chess will make you either want to order a chess set or feel like you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Why? Beth is an orphan after she survives a car crash in which her mother passes away and there is no record of her father after her mother leaves him. Her mother dies in an attempted suicide, which could’ve taken Beth’s life but she escapes unharmed.

    We then follow Beth on her journey as a brilliant chess prodigy, taught by the janitor, Mr Shaibel (Bill Camp) in an orphanage and watch her become addicted to antidepressants, which were apparently legally handed out to children in the 1950s to help them become calm and easy to handle; and to chess – a board which not only relaxes her but makes it easier for her to sleep at night.

    She grows up fighting her inner demons, adopted by a family in which the father leaves, and raised by a foster mother who loves her but passes away as well. And chess becomes her ultimate solace and one that she uses to reach the heights of success. To see her grow from a child who had nothing to a woman who slays chess grandmasters in Russia leaves one with the feeling that they can conquer the world – and play chess.

    2. You will appreciate your closest and best friends

    In the middle of the series, you see Beth becoming lost in her drug addiction, her uneasy arrogance that she can only defeat grandmasters with the help of her pills and her lack of confidence in being with the guy that she likes. What gets her through her darkest times are her friends – and what’s amazing is that her friends are actually her former rivals – the men she defeated to get to where she is. It becomes obvious near the end that she is nothing without them and you know that warm, fuzzy feeling everyone gets from a cheesy romance movie? You will get it but it will be because of the best kinds of friendships- the ones that cheer others on, even if they are getting what you wanted all along.

    3. You will marvel at the setting – and the clothes

    Make no mistake – the chessboard style patterns you see on most of the clothes that Beth is wearing were deliberate and there is no woman who would not be drooling over her black and white dress that she wears for the tournament in Russia. The thoughtful costume designs and the settings of the scenes make it one of the most beautiful series to watch – from the hallowed hallways where the chess finale happens – to the retro home where Beth lives with her foster mother – are all a wonder to watch. You will be transported to the 50s and the 60s in every scene, with every leather jacket and loud wallpaper, with the waves in their hair and the even by the way they walk – every character does justice to their roles and what we are left with is a true delight in seven episodes.

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    The Queen’s Gambit is among Netflix’s more culturally resonant programmes of recent years. Netflix, in a blog post, also shared that since the series’ debut in October, searches for chess sets on eBay are up 250 percent, and Walter Tevis’s 1983 novel that inspired the series has returned to bestseller lists. And there is zero doubt that it deserves to be where it is. A must watch for all.

  • Veena Malik sends Rs500 million defamation notice to ex-husband Asad Khattak

    Veena Malik sends Rs500 million defamation notice to ex-husband Asad Khattak

    Veena Malik has filed a complaint with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against ex-husband Asad Khattak for a social media campaign that was tarnishing her reputation.

    According to details, the legal notice was sent by the actress a few days after an audio clip started doing the rounds on the internet in which the actress allegedly threatened her former husband. Malik has sent a legal notice of Rs500 million to Khattak.

    In the notice, Veena alleged that Khattak is “deliberately trying to defame” her and that she had lawfully brought her children to Pakistan.

    Meanwhile, Khattak claims that Veena “kidnapped” their children from Dubai and took them to Pakistan where she is keeping them at an “undisclosed” location.

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    Responding to Veena’s legal notice, Khattak called her a “fraud and liar” and asked her to send him the notice at his correct address.

    Khattak has also alleged that the audio clip, doing the rounds on social media, is of his conversation with Veena in which she threatened and abused him.

    According to the legal notice, Khattak has to publicly apologise to Veena within 90 days or pay damages worth Rs 500 million.

    Veena and Khattak tied the knot in December 2013 in Dubai and have two children. However, their marriage ended after three years after Veena accused Khattak of physically and mentally abusing her.