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  • Osman Khalid Butt is demanding a ban on child domestic labour

    Osman Khalid Butt is demanding a ban on child domestic labour

    The brutal torture and murder of an eight-year-old child maid in Rawalpindi has sent waves of horror across the entire country. While many celebrities have raised their voice for Zohra, Osman Khalid Butt is demanding the government to abolish child labour.

    Read more – Murdered minor housemaid’s torture was recorded on cell phones

    Sharing a list of laws which apply on child labour and explaining their shortcomings, Butt said, “If we want change beyond #JusticeforZohra, we need to raise our collective voice to amend our child labour laws.”

    Butt asserted that we cannot let another case just go by and should continue to raise voice until the laws are amended to protect the rights of children. He also encouraged people not to employ children as domestic help and “speak out if members of you family/friends have”.

    “Can’t stress enough that until child labor laws are amended and implemented, we won’t see change,” concluded Butt.

    When a user commented that “families livelihood depends” on child labour, Butt responded that a better way to help is by sending a child to school.

    Mahira Khan, who had earlier condemned the brutal murder of Zohra, endorsed Butt’s point of view.

    Meanwhile, among those who raised their voice for Zohra include Momina Mustehsan, Maya Ali and Ushna Shah.

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    THE INCIDENT

    Eight-year-old child maid Zohra Shah was allegedly beaten to death by her employers for releasing their prized parrots from a cage. According to reports, she opened the cage to feed the birds on Sunday, only for the birds to fly away. This enraged her employers who then beat her unconscious before dumping her at a nearby hospital. She died of her injuries.

    According to the first information report (FIR), the victim was alive when she was brought to the hospital. She had injuries on her face, hands, below her rib cage and legs. The FIR stated that she also had wounds on her thighs which suggested that she might have been sexually assaulted. Police have sent samples for forensic examination to confirm if an assault took place and are yet to receive a report.

    The couple behind the heinous crime has been arrested.

  • Punjab govt’s decision to create coronavirus awareness through Tiktok has the internet divided

    Punjab govt’s decision to create coronavirus awareness through Tiktok has the internet divided

    Following an ease in lockdown, cases of coronavirus have reached an all-time high in Pakistan. Despite the government urging the public to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs), which include wearing a mask and glove, the public continues to ignore their appeals.

    In order to educate and create awareness among the masses, the Government of Punjab has decided to engage Tiktokers. In this regard, Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar and his wife held a meeting with top Pakistani TikTok stars and discussed how they can help create awareness about the virus. Those invited to the meeting included Kanwal Aftab, Zulqurnain Sikandar, Sehar Hayat, Warda Javaid, Daniya Sohail and Haider Ali.

    Read more – Feroze Khan says TikTok is ‘cancer’

    Focal Person on Digital Media to CM Punjab, Mashwani Azhar said that Tiktok is just like any other social media platform with approximately 800 million users.

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    When the news of the meeting broke on social media, it had the internet divided. While some people heavily criticised the decision, others thought it was a good idea given the reach of the social media platform.

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  • Iqra Aziz’s doppelgänger is confusing everyone, even her sister

    Iqra Aziz’s doppelgänger is confusing everyone, even her sister

    Social media users have found Iqra Aziz’s doppelgänger and the resemblance is uncanny. Nour is an architect from Lebanon who looks just like Iqra.

    For a moment even Iqra’s own sister Sidra thought it was Iqra with someone in the video. Sharing a video of Nour, Aziz said, “For a minute I thought.. but no no this is another beautiful human being guys.”

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    The comments made Nour look up Iqra and she was stunned to find her doppelgänger.

    Replying to Sidra’s tweet she shared that her fiance was almost convinced that she is leading a secret double life.

    Similarly, a local media outlet has noticed that Hamza Ali Abbasi and Diriliş: Ertuğrul’s lead actor Engin Altan Düzyatan also look alike.

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  • Here’s how Nida Yasir is spending her time in quarantine

    Here’s how Nida Yasir is spending her time in quarantine

    After testing positive for COVID-19, Nida Yasir, Yasir Nawaz and their daughter Silah have been quarantining at their home in Karachi.

    On Tuesday, the couple celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary while isolating and decided to go live on Instagram to celebrate with their fans.

    Read more – Nida Yasir reveals why she doesn’t allow male fans to take pictures with her

    The couple shared that they are doing well and are overwhelmed with the love and good wishes they have received in the past few days.

    “Thanks to Allah, we are doing well,” said Yasir.

    “We will always remember our 18th wedding anniversary because at this point we have spent thirteen full days together and have not had a single fight during this period,” laughed Yasir.

    Nida also shared that in these twelve to thirteen days of quarantine, she has been binge-watching Diriliş: Ertuğrul and thoroughly enjoyed the series.

    “My quarantine partner was actually Ertuğrul,” shared Nida.

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    Nida and Yasir also shared a video from their quarantine anniversary celebrations.

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    Meanwhile, Nida also requested their fans to pray for their good health.

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  • Ertuğrul becomes a popular name for newborns in IoK

    Ertuğrul becomes a popular name for newborns in IoK

    Seems like it’s not only Pakistanis who have caught the Ertuğrul fever because according to a report in Outlook India, parents in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) are naming their newborns Ertuğrul after the protagonist of the hit Turkish series Diriliş: Ertuğrul.

    Read more – ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul is a gift to Pakistan from Erdoğan’

    Consultant Pediatrician and president Doctors Association of Kashmir Dr Suhail Naik told the media outlet that Ertugrul is a frequently encountered name in his outdoor department.

    Earlier, during the winters ‘Ertuğrul caps’ with fur also became popular in IoK. Ottoman soldiers and the civil officers used to wear the slightly claret red headwear called fez.

    Set in 13th century Anatolia, the historic drama series is based on the struggle of Ertuğrul Gazi, father of Osman I – the founder of the Ottoman dynasty.

    The serial became popular in Kashmir after a lockdown was imposed in the region when the Modi-led government revoked Article 370 on August 5, 2019. Despite the communication blockade and local cable operators banned from airing content produced by Muslim countries such as Turkey, Pakistan and Iran, the series began to travel from one household to another in flash drives.

    Read more – Kashmiris are finding solace in Turkish drama ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’

    The COVID-19 lockdown and the airing of the series by PTV in Urdu further propelled the series’ success and made it a bigger hit in the region.

  • Cast of ‘Ishrat Made in China’ unveiled

    Cast of ‘Ishrat Made in China’ unveiled

    While we may not be able to enjoy a movie in the cinema anytime soon thanks to coronavirus, but there were a handful of Pakistani films scheduled to hit theatres this year. Among them was Muhib Mirza’s feature film Ishrat Made in China. The film may not be releasing anytime soon but the makers decided to unveil the cast of the film to keep their audiences hooked, as Sanam Saeed puts it.

    Read more – Pakistani movies releasing in 2020

    The film, which marks Muhib’s directorial debut, will feature Sanam, Shamoon Abbasi, Mani, HSY, Sara Loran, Ali Kazmi and Shabbir Jan among others. All the actors shared their posters on social media and expressed their excitement for the film. Sanam clarified these posters are only the cast reveal and not the character looks.

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    The film will mark Hassan Shehryar’s acting debut and designer couldn’t be more excited for its release.

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    Further details about the film have not yet been shared by the film’s team. However, some reports have suggested that Ishrat Made in China is an action flick which revolves around gang rivalries.

    Mahira Khan also wished Sanam best of luck and said that she has heard great things about the film.

    Meanwhile, a few members of the cast and crew of the film had been stranded in Thailand where they had gone for the film’s shoot. After being stuck there for almost two weeks, they returned via a special flight arranged by the Government of Pakistan to repatriate those stuck in Thailand and Japan.

  • Cher thanks PM Khan for ‘making her dream come true’

    Cher thanks PM Khan for ‘making her dream come true’

    Following the landmark judgement which directed the Marghazar Zoo in Islamabad to shift all animals, including Kaavan the elephant to wildlife sanctuaries, American pop singer Cher took to social media to thank Prime Minister Imran Khan for “making her dream come true”. Cher added that she was always a big fan of PM Khan since his cricketing days.

    In a series of tweets, the singer not only thanked PM Khan but also various ministers for their efforts.

    Late last month, the Islamabad High Court, had ordered wildlife officials to consult with Sri Lanka to find Kaavan a “suitable sanctuary” within 30 days.

    Kaavan, an Asian elephant from Sri Lanka, has spent nearly three decades in a small cage in the zoo. His treatment and condition sparked international outrage several years ago and caught the attention of Cher, who then propagated for his release. The elephant’s behaviour, including bobbing his head repeatedly, demonstrated “a kind of mental illness” and wildlife experts were of the opinion that he was depressed.

    It is pertinent to add here that PM Khan had also raised his voice for Kaavan back in 2015 and had said that the animal belonged in “a proper sanctuary, not ill-equipped Islamabad Zoo”.

  • Uzma Khan’s sister Huma says wasn’t tortured, sustained injuries due to fallen glass

    Uzma Khan’s sister Huma says wasn’t tortured, sustained injuries due to fallen glass

    Uzma Khan’s sister Huma Khan has submitted a petition in court in which she has cancelled the FIR lodged by Uzma Khan against Malik Riaz’s daughters, Pashmina and Amber, and niece Aamna Usman Malik.

    Read more – Uzma Khan wants men to be held accountable for their actions

    In the application, Huma, under oath said, “I understand my welfare and upcoming future. No such occurrence has been took place. Accused party has not made any torture upon me. I sustained injuries due to fallen of glass from table.”

    “The accused persons nominated in the FIR are innocent.”

    In an FIR lodged on May 28, Uzma had accused Amber Malik, Pashmina Malik and Aamna Usman of barging into her house with armed guards and threatening and assaulting her. In a press conference, Uzma’s lawyer Mian Ali Ashfaq had explained that the women were guilty of three offences: trespassing, vandalism and criminal intimidation.

    Earlier, Uzma’s lawyers Hassaan Khan Niazi and Khadija Siddiqui had disassociated themselves from the case and hinted that the two parties had reached a settlement.

    Following the latest development, Niazi thanked everyone for raising their voice and clarified that he was not part of any settlement.

  • Sheraz Uppal’s son makes debut alongside Aima Baig

    Sheraz Uppal’s son makes debut alongside Aima Baig

    Pakistani singer Shiraz Uppal’s son Haadi Uppal has made his singing debut alongside Aima Baig with the song Te Quiero.

    Baig took to social media to share that they both worked hard on making this song before the lockdown.

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    Te Quiero is a Spanish word that means ‘ I love you’. The song’s lyrics also include another Spanish word Te Extrano ‘I miss you’.

    The song has been written by Shakeel Sohail while Shiraz Uppal has composed it and is also the producer.

    Born in New York, Haadi is the son of famous singer and music producer Shiraz Uppal, who has delivered several hits including Tu Kuja Man Kuja, Tera Te Mera and Raanjhanaa. The budding singer is also a fitness freak and he has shown off his abs in the music video.

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  • Feroze Khan shares his weirdest fan encounter

    Feroze Khan shares his weirdest fan encounter

    Feroze Khan, who usually keeps his private life under wraps, in a rare social media interaction, answered some fun questions from his fans. The actor was asked a plethora of questions ranging from his thoughts on Sadaf Kanwal and Shahroz Sabzwari’s wedding to whether he has actually quit acting or not.

    Read more – ‘Ishqiya’ makes no sense

    Responding to a question about his weirdest fan encounter, the actor shared that a bunch of girls kept coming to his house and told his father that he had invited them for breakfast, before casually dropping that he is a late riser.

    Feroze also clarified that he has not left acting entirely, but that it will no longer be his “first job”. He said that if he comes across a project which he feels has a positive message, he would think about it.

    In March, Feroze had announced that he is quitting the showbiz industry and “will only act and provide my services for the teaching of Islam.”

    Feroze was also asked his opinion on Sadaf and Shahroz, to which the actor said that people should just let them be.

    “I am sure even Syra has a billion options for her,” said Feroze, adding, “We should keep to ourselves.”