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  • Here’s what you can do in quarantine, courtesy Maya Ali and Saba Qamar

    Here’s what you can do in quarantine, courtesy Maya Ali and Saba Qamar

    The coronavirus outbreak has confined us to the four walls of our house, something that our fast-paced, jet setting lifestyles are not used to. We all now have all this free time on our hands and no idea what to do with it.

    Our favourite celebrities are also in the same situation and they decided to help their fans and followers by sharing some positive advice about what they can do. Here’s what Maya Ali and Saba Qamar suggest:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B-W3Eu4n31S/
    https://www.instagram.com/p/B99J_tCB_s1/

    Earlier, Maya also encouraged those in a position of privilege to do charity and help those in need.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KGnBYHihv/
  • DJ Bravo releases a corona song

    DJ Bravo releases a corona song

    West Indies cricket star DJ Bravo released a song called We not giving up. As the name proposes, the song is about how we should not lose hope and fight against the current coronavirus pandemic.

    Bravo can be heard advising everyone to take all the necessary safety measures including practicing social distancing, good hygiene and so forth.

    Cricketer cum singer took to Instagram and wrote, “We Not Giving Up. On this outbreak due to pandemic, my heartful prayers to all of you out there! Let’s fight together. A positive song during this outbreak.” 

    https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-M2r_aHQ5H/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

  • Maria B’s cook reportedly tests negative for coronavirus

    A week after the whole Maria B vs the Punjab Police fiasco, it has now been reported that the designer’s cook has tested negative for coronavirus. According to a report in Dawn, Maria’s cook, whose name has not been disclosed, was tested on March 26, a few days after he was admitted to the DHQ hospital in Vehari.

    VIDEO: Renowned designer Maria B’s husband reportedly arrested for ‘criminal negligence’

    The Medical Superintendent Dr Faazil said that the 30-year-old man was admitted on Vehari DHQ Hospital on March 22 after a private lab declared him corona-positive. When the patient returned to his hometown in Mauza Hasan Shah in Mailsi tehsil the same day, security agencies shifted him to the isolation ward of the hospital.

    His blood samples were sent to the Institute of Public Health lab in Lahore for another test, the result of which came on March 26 and was negative.

    Dr Faazil said the patient did not show any symptoms of the virus, adding that he would be discharged from the hospital after a report of his last and final test is received from Lahore in the next 24 hours. The doctor also shared that nine suspected patients of coronavirus were being treated at the DHQ hospital’s isolation ward, which had a capacity of 30 beds. He claimed that there was no positive case of the virus in the district yet.

    VIDEO: PM Imran Khan rubbishes Maria B’s claims

    On March 24, the Lahore Police had arrested Maria’s husband, Tahir Saeed in the middle of the night for criminal negligence. The police had said that the designer and her husband had sent their cook back home despite knowing that he had been tested positive for COVID-19. The police said that the cook had travelled on public transport, possibly infection hundreds on his way. Other people in his village also had to be quarantined due to this. Saeed was later released on bail.

    Meanwhile, following this report, social media is lit with conspiracy theories regarding the cook’s result. While some people say that the latest reports have been tampered with, others say that the cook has probably recovered which is why his result came out negative in the latest report.

    Read more – Maria B’s chandelier is Pakistan’s latest obsession

  • Coronavirus: Atif Aslam, Mahira Khan appreciate PM Khan for his efforts

    Superstars Mahira Khan and Atif Aslam are thanking Prime Minister Imran Khan and praising him for his efforts towards managing the COVID-19 outbreak, given that it is spreading at an alarming speed.

    In a video posted to social media, the singer said, “I just wanted to appreciate PM Imran Khan for taking the necessary precautions and measures to deal with this pandemic. I want to tell everyone to look after themselves and the people around them in the capacity that they can.”

    He continued, “I don’t want anything from the government, I don’t want anything from anyone… But I just wanted to appreciate our PM for everything that [he’s] doing, for the steps that [he’s] taking.

    “At this time, we are all with you and if you ever need our help, whatever we can do, we’ll be there. Long live Pakistan,” he concluded.

    Earlier, Mahira Khan and Mawra Hocane had also praised PM Khan and extended their support to him.

  • Coronavirus: Pakistani celebrities step up to help those in need

    As the coronavirus lockdown puts a halt to all economic activities in the country. Those most affected by the lockdown and pandemic are daily wage workers who have no work in this lockdown. In these stressful and challenging times, Pakistani celebrities including Maya Ali, Shahid Afridi, Anoushey Ashraf, Nomi Ansari, Aisam ul Haq Qureshi and Asim Jofa among others have stepped forward to help those in need. Check out their initiatives below:

    Maya Ali

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KGnBYHihv/
    https://www.instagram.com/p/B-SUBpKn88o/

    Hira Mani and Mani

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B-QfM7on4JU/

    Nomi Ansari and Anoushey Ashraf

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B-AFRdCDWcg/

    Aisam ul Haq Qureshi and Shiza Hassan

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B-IO8NKJP3H/

    Shahid Afridi

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B9_4hojlMQS/
    https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial/status/1241363432923947008?s=20
    https://www.instagram.com/p/B-R3pF7let5/

    Sana Safinaz

    Ali Zafar

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Pi9BIlyhk/

  • VIDEO: PM Imran Khan rubbishes Maria B’s claims

    Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that does not know anything about designer Maria B and her husband’s case in which the couple was accused of criminal negligence after they sent their cook, tested positive for COVID-19, back to his village in Vehari.

    VIDEO: Renowned designer Maria B’s husband reportedly arrested for ‘criminal negligence’

    Speaking to journalists in a media talk, when asked why Maria B’s husband was given bail, PM Imran said, “I have no idea about this case. Neither do I know anything about it. And neither did anyone contact me.”

    He continued, “You are saying the right thing but you need to understand that this [coronavirus] is a new thing. People don’t know much about it. It will take them time to understand the gravity of the situation.”

    Watch video:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B-PelNEJRVO/

    Earlier it was being speculated that PM Imran had helped Maria B’s husband secure bail after Maria after she thanked him and the army in her clarification video, which has since then been deleted. While Maria B and her husband claim that they were harassed by the police, the police say that the couple sent back their ill cook to his village despite knowing that he had been tested positive for COVID-19. The police added that the cook travelled by public transport possibly infecting thousands. They also had to quarantine his village in order to ensure that no one other person had contracted the virus.

    In case you missed it, watch Maria and her husband’s clarification here:

    https://www.facebook.com/730157957365626/videos/555220218435492/
  • ‘Ishrat – Made in China’ cast & crew stranded in Thailand

    ‘Ishrat – Made in China’ cast & crew stranded in Thailand

    The cast and crew of the upcoming film Ishrat – Made in China are stranded in Thailand due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.

    Speaking to multiple media outlets, Shamoon Abbasi confirmed that he and other members of the cast including Sanam Saeed, Sara Loran and Mohib Mirza are stuck in Thailand along with their crew. He said that due to the non-availability of flights and closure of airspaces across the world, including Pakistan, they were unable to come back home. He added that they have requested Pakistani authorities to facilitate them.

    Meanwhile, other members of the cast such as Mani and Hasan Sheheryar Yasin had returned to Pakistan before the country was put under lockdown.

    Earlier, Abbasi had shared a video of himself at Dubai airport while heading to Thailand, asserting that there is no need to panic.

    https://www.instagram.com/tv/B9pS1-4piZr/?utm_source=ig_embed

    Read more – Amid coronavirus pandemic, Pakistani actors head to Thailand for film shoot

    Ishrat – Made in China will mark the directorial debut of Mohib Mirza. The lead cast includes Sanam Saeed, Shamoon Abbasi and Mani among others. No further details about the project have been revealed as yet.

  • Bilal Abbas Khan shares the three things he cannot live without

    Bilal Abbas Khan shares the three things he cannot live without

    There is not much known about Bilal Abbas Khan given his quiet persona and introvert nature. The phenomenal actor, who blows away his fans with his performances, rarely makes any public appearances and shies away from giving interviews. Considering how self-isolation is making all of us do things out of our comfort zone, the Bilal in a rare move decided to hold an Instagram question and answer session in which he answered his fans questions giving us a sneak peek into who he is as a person.

    Bilal shared that the three things he cannot live without are his family, work and lots of sleep.

    Bilal with his brothers:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B463PbgFiMD/
    https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz-TpTulrMD/

    When asked which character is his favourite, Wajih from Cheekh, Taimoor from Balaa or Behram from the telefilm Laal, Bilal said that though he likes all characters, if he had to choose one, he’d choose Wajih.

    That makes the two of us.

    The actor’s favourite food is biryani.

    He also revealed his high while growing up.

    Does this mean Bilal is no longer single?

    We’re one step closer to knowing the actor who likes to remain behind the scenes.

  • Mahira Khan shares that she cannot travel without a candle

    Mahira Khan shares that she cannot travel without a candle

    A superstar like Mahira Khan is always on the go with flights to catch all the time. In a recent Instagram post, the actor revealed that she cannot travel without a candle and her favourite book Talkhiyaan by Sahir Ludhwianvi. Mahira joked that she has left several important things at times but never a candle.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B-LTig9hc8Y/

    Earlier Mahira had said that as she self-isolates, she will be sharing some stuff saved in her phone.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B96ub7fBWBL/

    With the outbreak of coronavirus, all activities have been put on hold. Mahira’s upcoming film The Legend of Maula Jatt was expected to hit screens on Eid ul Fitr but it has not been confirmed if it will be releasing as per schedule or not.

  • Maria B’s chandelier is Pakistan’s latest obsession

    Maria B’s chandelier is Pakistan’s latest obsession

    Maria B has sparked outrage and furore for being highly irresponsible in a time when a global pandemic is raging through the world. According to the police, the designer sent her cook back to his village knowing that he was tested positive for coronavirus. The police arrested Maria’s husband and registered an FIR against him for criminal negligence.

    VIDEO: Renowned designer Maria B’s husband reportedly arrested for ‘criminal negligence’

    Later Maria’s husband, Tahir Saeed was released on bail following which the couple released a video in which they said that they only sent their cook after he promised that he would isolate himself in his village.

    While Pakistanis are not buying Maria’s clarifications and continue to hold her for criminal negligence, the one thing that has caught everyone’s attention is Maria’s chandelier which can be seen in the background of her first video.

    Check out Twitter reactions below:

    https://twitter.com/intellectroll/status/1242427877494124544?s=20
    https://twitter.com/farheenalesyed/status/1242460450421379073?s=20
    https://twitter.com/RidhaAlii/status/1242752297458860034?s=20

    Other memes of the ‘Chandelier Couple’ were also lit.

    https://twitter.com/ManalFaheemKhan/status/1242795221924171776?s=20