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  • Neo TV fined Rs0.5 million for airing Khalilur Rehman’s abusive comments

    Neo TV fined Rs0.5 million for airing Khalilur Rehman’s abusive comments

    The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has slapped a fine of Rs500,000 (0.5 million) on private TV channel Neo News for violating its law and codes and airing abusive and misogynistic remarks by writer-director Khalilur Rehman Qamar in one of its programmes earlier this year. The regulatory body had earlier also issued a show-cause notice to the channel when the incident took place.

    According to reports, the authority also instructed the TV channel to strictly observe the laws and code of conduct in matters pertaining to gender and to adopt a strict policy in this regard.

    Back in March, a few days before the Aurat March, Qamar and journalist Marvi Sirmed were invited to be a part of a panel discussion on Neo TV’s show Aaj Ayesha Ehtesham Kay Saath. The topic of discussion was a petition against the Aurat March in the Lahore High Court (LHC). The petition, which had called the march “un-Islamic” with a ” hidden agenda to spread vulgarity”, had been dismissed by the court that said it couldn’t be banned under the law of the land. Qamar while speaking against the slogan ‘Mera Jism Meri Marzi‘ launched a tirade against Sirmed when she murmured the same as he was talking. He hurled expletives her way and abused her on live television.

    The incident had stirred a debate on social media with artists, journalists and politicians condemning the incident and calling for a boycott of Qamar.

    WATCH: Resham tells Khalil ur Rehman Qamar that he is not even worth one ‘taka’

    A number of high court lawyers reportedly also filed complaints in Pemra’s Council of Complaints against the programme. All three complainants stated that Rehman abused Sirmed for chanting the slogan mera jism, meri marzi, calling his conduct “highly objectionable” and against Pemra laws. They argued that the channel violated PEMRA’s directives and failed to perform their duties. It is pertinent to mention here that NEO News issued an apology to Sirmed and did not invite Qamar to any of its programmes again.

    After hearing the arguments from both sides, the Council of Complaints concluded that Qamar’s comments were “abusive and gender-biased” and that the channel violated several laws, including the Constitution by airing his remarks. The council also noted that the channel “failed to observe an effective delay mechanism” and that “the host of the programme could have employed various other methods to control the situation which were not opted at that time.”

    Though the council recommended that a fine of Rs1m be imposed on the channel and a warning be issued to it, they later approved a fine of Rs0.5m on the channel along with a warning.

  • Doctor on Indian TV soap uses bathroom scrubbers as defibrillators

    A scene from an Indian soap Krishnakoli has left the Internet in shock where a doctor is seen using bathroom scrubbers brush instead of a real defibrillator. 

    A video clip of Krishnakoli was shared on August 19, where a doctor is struggling to save the life of a patient, while the patient’s wife is praying in one corner.

     However, what caught everyone’s attention was not the patient or the doctor but the green scrubber brush that the doctor is using on the show.

    The doctor is seen rubbing the brushes together and putting them on another actor, who jumps up in ‘shock’.

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    The screenshots of the scene are doing rounds on social media and people can’t stop trolling it.

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  • Atiqa Odho acquitted in nine-year-old liquor case

    Atiqa Odho acquitted in nine-year-old liquor case

    Nine years after Atiqa Odho was booked in a case for allegedly possessing liquor at Islamabad International Airport (IIA), the actor has been acquitted by a court in Rawalpindi.

    According to details, the judge said that there was no evidence against the actor. Odho had been booked for allegedly smuggling two bottles of foreign liquor in her bag while she was checking in for Pakistan International Airline’s (PIA) Karachi-bound flight PK-301 in June 2011. The liquor had been confiscated on the spot as per the law and Odho, who was secretary information of Pervez Musharraf’s All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) at the time, had been allowed to travel.

    However, Iftikhar Chaudhry, who was CJP back then, took suo motu notice of the incident after the news was widely discussed on television. He directed police and Customs officials to clarify why a case had not been registered against the actor. Following the notice, Customs officials sent a lawsuit to the Airport police station, which then registered a case against Odho under Section 3/4 of the Prohibition Order of 1979.

    The actress was granted interim bail three days later from the court of Rawalpindi Additional Session Judge Iqbal Chadhar. The court also restrained the police from arresting or harassing the artist. The police later recorded her statement and presented the charge sheet after 14 days due to pressure from the Supreme Court.

    Odho regularly presented herself in court for six months until she was granted immunity from appearing before the court until the final verdict.

    Read more – ‘Pyar Ke Sadkay’: The curious case of Mahjabeen’s pregnancy

    The actor has not yet responded to her acquittal.

  • ‘Cuties’: Netflix slammed for ‘sexualizing’ young girls

    ‘Cuties’: Netflix slammed for ‘sexualizing’ young girls

    Netflix has received immense backlash from outraged audiences who have accused the streaming platform of ‘sexualising’ young girls in an upcoming film titled Cuties.

    According to details, the film, which premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, is about Amy a Senegalese Muslim girl who lives in a poor neighbourhood in France. After she develops a fascination with dance, she joins a dance group called the ‘Cuties’.

    Meanwhile, the film’s official synopsis states: “Eleven-year-old Amy starts to rebel against her conservative family’s traditions when she becomes fascinated with a free-spirited dance crew.”

    The film is originally a French-language film titled Mignonnes. It was written and directed by Maïmouna Doucouré, who is also Senegalese. The director, in an interview, had shared that the inspiration for the film came from seeing an amateur talent show in Paris.

    “There were these girls on stage dressed in a really sexy fashion in short, transparent clothes. They danced in a very sexually suggestive manner,” said Doucouré. “There also happened to be a number of African mothers in the audience. I was transfixed, watching with a mixture of shock and admiration. I asked myself if these young girls understood what they were doing.”

    However, parents and audiences say that the film exploits and sexualises children and have signed a petition asking Netflix to remove the film from the streaming platform. The petition reportedly has more than 250,000 signatures till now.

    “The movie Cuties shows children dressed provocatively, dancing sexually and is rated only for adult viewers,” reads the petition. “It was created for the entertainment of adults who are paedophiles. Please sign the petition to protect our children from exploitation in movies.”

    Following the backlash, Netflix apologised for the “inappropriate” artwork used for the film. However, it did not clarify whether the film will be cancelled or not.

    The film’s original poster showed the film’s cast – all children – in midriff-baring uniforms and short shorts striking various dance poses.

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    Cuties is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on September 9.

  • Pakistani actor Hasan Khan to play Sushant Singh Rajput in film for Amazon Prime?

    Pakistani actor Hasan Khan has created a bit of a frenzy after he announced that he will be playing the late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput for “Indian web”.

    In an Instagram post, the actor wrote: “Alhamdulillah got a project which is really close to my heart, playing Sushant Singh Rajput’s character for Indian web.”

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    While the actor did not share further details, Indian media denied the rumours and reported that “Amazon Prime Video has not commissioned or licensed any project on the late Sushant Singh Rajput with actor Hasan Khan or for that matter with anyone else”.

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    Later while speaking to a local media outlet, Hasan revealed that the film has already been shot and will be released soon. The actor said that the film has been directed by a Pakistani director, Mohammad Mussavir and produced by Indian producer, Raj Gupta.

    Hasan also said that the film was originally scheduled to release on Amazon Prime but due to strong criticism and backlash from Sushant’s fans, Amazon Prime backed out of the project. He added that the film will now release on the producer’s own channel ‘Imperfect Movies’.

    The actor also shared some BTS pictures with the publication. Viewer discretion is advised.

    Sushant allegedly died by suicide on June 14, though fans believe that he was murdered. Mumbai Police was investigating his death but after fans expressed their distrust in them, the matter has been referred to India’s top investigation agency the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The controversy surrounding his death does not seem to be dying and it appears that fans will not rest until the matter is settled as per their expectations.

  • ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’ star Engin Altan virtually meets terminally ill Pakistani children

    ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’ star Engin Altan virtually meets terminally ill Pakistani children

    Diriliş: Ertuğrul star Engin Altan Düzyatan met three terminally ill Pakistani children via video link on Tuesday fulfilling their wish of wanting to meet him.

    According to Anadolu Agency, the actor took part in an event arranged by Make-A-Wish Foundation in Karachi. The foundation grants one wish of children who are suffering from fatal diseases.

    Fizza Khuda Baksh, 14, Sidra Khan, 15, and Sohail Umer,16, are big fans of the hit Turkish series and wanted to meet Düzyatan. The three attended the event dressed up as characters from the show.

    “I saw your drama on PTV which is lovely and telling us the Islamic history and how our heroes fought for Islam,” Umer told the actor.

    “I wished to speak and meet you and today my dream has been fulfilled,” said Khuda Baksh.

    Speaking to those in attendance Düzyatan said, “I am very happy to meet these children and soon will visit Pakistan to meet with my Pakistani brothers and sisters.” He also thanked the children and the rest of his Pakistani fans for the overwhelming love.

    “I am very happy for this love from Pakistan,” said Engin.

    The event was attended by the Turkish Consul General Tolga Ucak and prominent Pakistani actors including Humayun Saeed, Nadeem Baig and Zeba Bakhtiyar. Meanwhile, Ayesha Omar hosted the event.

    Humayun, while interacting with the Turkish actor said that he has watched all episodes of series and is a fan of his acting.

    “I have watched all episodes of Ertuğrul and the main reason was your acting,” Humayun told Engin. “The way you performed your character, the way you fight and all your action scenes were very very good. I watched all episodes just because of you.”

    Read more – Ertuğrul cast to visit Pakistan in Oct/Nov

    Humayun also expressed hope that he and Engin would meet soon.

    Engin, in response, thanked Humyaun for his love and for watching the drama series.

  • Aagha Ali apologises for ‘disrespecting’ Pathans

    Aagha Ali apologises for ‘disrespecting’ Pathans

    It appears that Aagha Ali is controversy’s favourite child right now because days after being called out for promoting fatphobia, the actor has come under fire for stereotyping Pathans and commenting that they never speak calmly. Though Agha reportedly passed these remarks five years ago while appearing on a TV show, they recently went viral on social media sparking outrage. Audiences accused Ali of disrespecting Pathans. In the video which is being widely circulated on social media, Aagha can be heard joking with Neelam Muneer and commenting that Pathans can never speak calmly.

    Read more – ‘Bulbulay’s’ Nabeel Zafar apologises for show’s offensive remarks on Pashtuns

    Following the backlash, Aagha apologised for his comments and requested everyone not to spread hate.

    “Firstly, I apologise to anyone who has been hurt with my comments”, said the actor. “I was sharing a light moment with my friend Neelam Muneer. She laughed really hard herself as she knew my intentions. But if anyone is hurt, I sincerely apologise for my comments.”

    The actor in a follow-up tweet said that he also complimented Pathans on the same show.

    Later, responding to a followers, Agha said, “Pathan tou Pakistan ki backbone hai.”

    Ali put the matter to rest by saying: “Love yes! Hate no! Bas.”

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  • Aijaz Aslam reveals he got hurt while shooting the suicide scene for ‘Log Kya Kahengay’

    Aijaz Aslam reveals he got hurt while shooting the suicide scene for ‘Log Kya Kahengay’

    Aijaz Aslam has shared that he got hurt while shooting for Log Kya Kahengay‘s suicide scene.

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    Sharing the scene on social media, Aslam said that he got hurt while performing the scene because the harness broke and his neck “got stuck in the rope”.

    “Those few seconds were devastating,” said the actor. “My feet were numb and swollen, my throat was choked [while my head was] head spinning. I couldn’t swallow food for a few months.”

    He continued, “Those few seconds made me realise those who commit suicide go through such pain and agony and leave their families devastated forever.”

    The actor also appealed to his followers to take care of their loved ones “so they don’t reach the extreme point of no return”.

    The scene was not aired on television because of its sensitive content. However, it is part of the episode that has been uploaded on YouTube.

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    Aslam in the drama plays Haseeb, a father of two, who loses his job and is buried under debt. He is unable to fulfill his family’s wishes and collapses under the pressure because of which he takes his own life.

    Read more – ‘Pyar Ke Sadkay’: All’s well that ends well

    Log Kya Kahengay also starres Faysal Quraishi, Saheefa Jabbar Khattak, Sakina Samo and Kinza Razzak. It airs every Saturday on ARY Digital at 8pm.

  • Quiz – Which ‘Churail’ are you?

    Quiz – Which ‘Churail’ are you?

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  • Indians are having a meltdown over Aamir Khan’s meeting with Turkish first lady Emine Erdoğan

    Aamir Khan, who is currently in Turkey for the shooting of his film ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, has met the Turkish first lady, Emine Erdoğan, drawing strong reactions from Indians, who are not happy with the meeting that took place Saturday, India’s Independence day. 

    According to reports, Aamir had requested the meeting, as he wanted to update Erdoğan about the work of Paani Foundation, a non-profit organisation set up by the actor and his wife Kiran Rao.

    The main reason behind Indians’ outrage was that Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan has always condemned Indian brutality in occupied Kashmir and extended his support to Pakistan and Kashmiris following the troubled valley’s illegal annexation.  

    The Kashmir conflict can be solved not by conflict or oppression, but on the basis of justice and fairness, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had said in his address to Pakistani parliament in Islamabad.

    The Turkish leader had also called President of Pakistan on Eidul Azha and shared their views on different issues.

    A tweet by the president’s office read, “President Dr Arif Alvi and President Erdoğan exchanged Eidul Azha greetings in a telephonic conversation. Important matters, including Kashmir and COVID-19 were discussed.”

     With Aamir meeting Erdoğan, Indians called him “anti-national” and expressed their disappointment.

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    Some also came forward in the defence of the actor and posted pictures of Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi with the Turkish leader.

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