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  • Find out which song inspired Atif Aslam to collaborate with Mai Dhai

    Find out which song inspired Atif Aslam to collaborate with Mai Dhai

    An international cultural fair is currently going on in Karachi in collaboration with the Arts Council, Geo, and Jang, featuring participation from both local and international artists.

    Mai Dhai from Umarkot was part of the World Cultural Festival. Geo Digital had the opportunity to hold a special conversation with her.

    Mai Dhai came to Karachi with her grandsons and mentioned that she sings alongside her children, ‘with one leading and the other responsible for playing the musical instruments.’

    In an exclusive interview with Geo Digital, she shared, “I belong to a family of traditional (“Jadi Pashti”) singers and musicians. My mother, Khand Mai, also used to sing, and I have been singing since childhood.”

    She added, ‘While performing in various households, former Provincial Culture Minister Sindh, Sardar Shah, who lived in my neighborhood, heard me sing. This opened the doors for me to perform at various venues.’

    She further stated, “I received significant support from Sardar Shah, which helped me perform at both national and international levels.”

    Mai Dhai recalled, ‘I went to America to perform in 2014, and I’ve also had the opportunity to perform in Egypt, London, and many other countries.’

    In Coke Studio Season 8, Mai Dhai and Atif Aslam’s Rajasthani song, Kadi Awa Na Rasila, became quite popular. However, this was not her first appearance in Coke Studio. She had previously performed Ankhar Le Phaduki with singer Karam Abbas in the same season, which was also well-received.

    She mentioned, “When Atif Aslam heard ‘Ankhar Le Phaduki’ in Coke Studio Season 8, he expressed his desire to sing with me.”
    She said, “When I arrived at Coke Studio, Atif Aslam heard me sing and expressed that he would like to sing with me. He was very happy.”

  • Nadaan: A look at life in Karachi’s tough streets

    Nadaan: A look at life in Karachi’s tough streets



    The new drama serial ‘Nadaan’ offers a gripping story full of suspense and strong performances, directed by seasoned director Mehreen Jabbar, written by Saji Gul, and produced by Sultana Siddiqui.

    The drama features a gripping story set in a tough street in Karachi, where life is a constant struggle against the backdrop of crime and corruption.

    The first episode of Nadaan starts with Haider’s flashback, recounting his first meeting with Dr. Tabeer to an interrogation committee two months later.
    This storytelling approach creates a sense of tension and intrigue right from the start.

    Ahmed Ali Akbar plays the character of SHO Haider, the new policeman in Jam Nagar Karachi. He and Tabeer initially clash when she treats a patient without waiting for the police, but later, their relationship builds up as they learn to respect each other.

    Nadaan takes place in Jam Nagar, where a Pir sahib named Subhan has strong influence in the area and runs a dangerous drug (heroine) trade with the help of his right-hand Tayyab.

    Tabeer, played by Ramsha Khan, a professional and dedicated doctor, reopens a hospital with Usama, played by Hammad Shoaib. The hospital is funded by the Usama’s father, who is the MPA of Jam Nagar, and challenges the Pir Sahib’s illegal activities, making it a target for him.


    Nadaan promises to tackle hard-hitting issues in society and make it much more than just another drama. The cast is amazing, it is directed very well, and it has a meaningful storyline.

    The cast of Nadaan includes, Hammad Shoaib, Ali Gul Mallah, Kashif Hussain and Ahmed Randhawa.


    Writer Saji Gul is bringing fresh stories to the TV screens. His previous work tilted ‘Mrs. & Mr. Shameem’ also revolved around social issues, including AIDS.

    Here is the teaser of Nadaan:

  • Which cricketer is wearing a hat reading ‘804’ in PAK-ENG Test?

    Which cricketer is wearing a hat reading ‘804’ in PAK-ENG Test?

    Pakistan’s cricket team is currently playing a Test match against England in Multan, and one Pakistani player is wearing a hat with ‘804’ written on it, referencing the prisoner number of incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

    A video of Pakistan cricket team all-rounder Aamir Jamal is going viral on social media, where he can be seen wearing a hat with 804 written on it on the ground. When this video went viral, a series of comments started from pro-PTI users that Aamir Jamal also supports Imran Khan and is crazy about him.

    A user wrote that it is now time to remove Aamir Jamal from the team.

    Here are some other reactions.

    After former Prime Minister Imran Khan went to jail, the term ‘Prisoner No. 804’ became common among Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) workers and supporters because of their love for him. Shirts, caps, and other goods of the same number are also available on the market, while songs on prisoner number 804 by PTI workers are also coming out.

  • Achakzai fears Khan may be treated like Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

    Achakzai fears Khan may be treated like Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

    Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) Chairman Mahmood Khan Achakzai, while addressing a public meeting in Qila Saifullah, Balochistan, warned on Monday that a dark chapter of history could repeat itself, fearing Imran Khan could be treated the same way Zulifqar Ali Bhutto was.

    On April 4, 1979, the founder of the Pakistan People’s Party, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, whose government had been illegally removed by the dictator Zia ul Haq, was hanged in the Central Jail Rawalpindi.

    Former Prime Minister Bhutto was sentenced to death by Lahore High Court in 1978 in an alleged politically motivated murder case, while the Supreme Court later upheld the original sentence.

    Mary Anne Weaver, a foreign correspondent for The New Yorker, narrated the last moments of Bhutto in 1993, writing, “At 1:45 A.M. on April 4, 1979, four wardens entered the prison cell of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, a waifishly thin man, nearly wasted away by malaria, dysentery, and hunger strikes. Two of them lifted him by the arms and two by the feet, and he was carried out.”

    Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto wrote in his last testimony, which was later compiled into a book ‘If I Am Assassinated’, that he was confined in a “in this narrow, dark, sinking death cell for 22 or 23 hours every day.”

    Founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has been imprisoned for over a year in numerous cases ranging from allegations of corruption and violence against state institutions.

    Achakzai alleged that the PTI workers have faced state repression while protesting for their leader’s release, while emphasising that they won’t let history repeat itself.

    The PkMAP chief demanded that Khan and his party workers should be released from jail, warning that failure to do so could push the country towards civil unrest.

  • KP govt prohibits officials from participating in Pashtoon Qaumi Jirga

    KP govt prohibits officials from participating in Pashtoon Qaumi Jirga

    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government on Tuesday prohibited its officials and employees from participating in the three-day Pahstoon Qaumi Jirga hosted by the Pahtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) on October 11.

    On Sunday, citing security threats and national peace, the federal government declared the PTM a “proscribed organisation” and imposed a ban on it under section 11B of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATC).

    Chief Secretary KP Today issued a notification which noted: “Employees of all government departments/attached departments/police/autonomous and semi-autonomous public sector institutions and their employees are informed, and stand informed, that participation, overt or covert, physically, financially or otherwise in any programme or activity of a proscribed organisation is unlawful and shall be acted against under the law.”

    The notification further added, “General public, including all segments of society are informed, and stand informed, that participation, overt or covert, physically, financially or otherwise in any programme or activity of a proscribed organisation is unlawful and will make them liable to lawful action.”

    Meanwhile, Khyber Deputy Commissioner (DC) Captain (retd) Sanaullah Khan issued an order enforcing Section 144 in the district for a period of 30 days, effective from October 9 to November 7.

  • PTI protest causes 240 million in damages

    PTI protest causes 240 million in damages

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) recent protests in the federal capital devastated 240 million rupees of private and public property.

    The Islamabad Inspector General’s office submitted a report to the Islamabad chief commissioner, which claimed that the federal capital’s 441 safe city cameras worth 140 million rupees were damaged, Geo News reported.

    One policeman was martyred, and 31 were injured, the report maintained.

    Chief Minister (CM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Ali Amin Gandapur had led the protest that was staged in Islamabad in a disorganised manner.

    Ali Amin Gandapur did not show up at D-Chowk. He instead went to KP House Islamabad and then disappeared . Surprisingly, he reappeared in the provincial assembly after one day.

    Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday, while condemning the PTI’s recent protests, stated, “Such incidents are a replica of 2014-15 incidents when a sit-in was staged for months and was not called off despite the announcement of the Chinese president’s visit to Pakistan without bothering about its impact on the country’s image and national economy.”

    Addressing the federal cabinet, he further claimed, “We will not allow it to be repeated. We will not tolerate it at any rate, at any cost. This is my promise. I will not let it happen.”

  • ‘I think Humsafar was initially offered to me’: Shan Shahid

    ‘I think Humsafar was initially offered to me’: Shan Shahid


     
    Imagine Humsafar without Fawad Khan. Well, it turns out that the role of Ashar was initially offered to none other than Shaan Shahid. 
     
    Recently, Shaan appeared as a guest on Coffee with Samaa, hosted by Naeem Hanif and Bushra Khan.
     
     
    The host asked, “Have you ever thought about working on the small screen or doing a major serial role in the future?”
     
    Shaan Shahid replied, “All these channels make dramas… I think Humsafar was initially offered to me, but at that time, I was very busy. I couldn’t do it.”
     
    Talking about the character he said:
     
    “The role Fawad played. I didn’t take it because I had already worked with Fawad before in Khuda Ke Liye. At that time, I had just come into the industry, and there was a band called EP. He used to make shows like Jutt and Bond. Then I met Shoiab Mansoor sahib on the set. Anyway, I felt that there is still a lot to be done in this field. We have already divided ourselves. If we don’t unite our strength and start listening to each other, it will become difficult to understand one another.” Shahid added.
     
     
    The War actor also expressed his views on the importance of bringing Pakistani content to digital platforms.

    He stated, “I believe that right now, although there are many dramas being produced on television. I would definitely do a good play if something truly inspirational comes along. So far, I haven’t come across anything that inspires me to excel. In fact, I’m surprised that we still don’t have our own OTT platforms.”
     
     
    Shaan emphasized the need for better scripts that explore untold stories in our society, saying, “I think that right now, the scripts we need are those that can explore the hidden stories in our society. A war has many tales, there are love stories too. It’s all about searching and finding what’s hidden in a particular area.”
     

  • Bangladeshi senior player announces retirement from T20 cricket

    Bangladeshi senior player announces retirement from T20 cricket

    Mahmudullah, a senior player on the Bangladesh cricket team, has announced his retirement from T20 cricket, stating that the series against India will be his last, but he will continue to play in ODI cricket.

    In a press conference, Mahmudullah said, “I am retiring from T20 cricket after the last match of this series. I had made this decision before coming here. I also spoke to my family, coach, captain, chief selector and the president of the board. I think it is the right time to leave the format, especially with the World Cup coming up in less than two years. I will now focus on ODI cricket.”

    Mahmudullah retired from Test cricket three years ago. He has played 139 T20 matches for Bangladesh, and if he plays the last two matches of this series, he will become the third most-capped player in T20 with 141 matches.

    He mentioned changing his batting style during the 2016 T20 World Cup, which was held in India. “I batted at number six or number seven, so I changed my batting style and strategy. It was a finisher role for the team, which was a tough job. You can’t always finish the game,” he said. “

    The second T20 match of the series between India and Bangladesh will be played on October 9 in Delhi. India is leading the series 1-0, winning the first match by seven wickets.

  • YouTuber Ducky Bhai, wife Aroob Jatoi have been arrested

    YouTuber Ducky Bhai, wife Aroob Jatoi have been arrested

    Pakistani famous YouTuber Ducky Bhai (Saad Ur Rehman) and his wife Aroob Jatoi have been arrested for displaying weapons on social media.

    According to the details, Aroob posted pictures on her Instagram account displaying illegal weapons, after which police arrested the couple from Bahria Town. The famous social media couple has also been accused of promoting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) slogans against the government.

    According to Samaa News, the couple blamed each other during the investigation. Aroob posted a picture on her Instagram and accused Ducky of being responsible.

    Ducky has over eight million subscribers on YouTube, while his daily viewership is in the millions.

    Earlier, police arrested TikToker Nadeem Mubarak, famously known as Nadeem Nani Wala, in Lahore for using a fake number plate, ‘IK 804’.

  • Are India’s matches in Champions Trophy shifting to Dubai? Report claims shocking details

    Are India’s matches in Champions Trophy shifting to Dubai? Report claims shocking details

    The Champions Trophy is scheduled to be played in Pakistan in February and March of 2025.

    Reports now claim that the matches of the Indian cricket team, including the final of the event, will be shifted from Lahore to Dubai in case of India qualify for the final.

    A total of three venues, including Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi, are scheduled to host 15 games for the mega event.

    UK publication ‘The Telegraph’ has reported that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering differnt venues for India’s matches, including the final of the trophy. The final could be shifted from Lahore to Dubai. The final is scheduled to be played in Gadafi Stadium in Lahore on March 9, 2025.

    Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are likely to host India’s matches if needed, The Telegraph has reported.

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed confidence and said that the ICC Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan, and all the teams, including traditional rivals India, will participate in the tournament.

    He said that all the work in the stadiums will be done before the matches, and if any work is left, it will be completed after the tournament. By February-March, the stadiums will definitely be in a much better shape than before to host the matches.

    On the other hand, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet confirmed their participation in the champions trophy. BCCI’s vice president, Rajeev Shukla, said that they would visit Pakistan if the government allowed them. The last time India visited Pakistan was in 2008.