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  • Farhan Saeed puts an end to ‘Suno Chanda 3’ rumours

    Farhan Saeed puts an end to ‘Suno Chanda 3’ rumours

    Actor and singer Farhan Saeed has confirmed that Suno Chanda 3 is not happening, with scheduling conflicts and timing conflicts hindering the project. 

    “The timing is not working out. It is not like I did not try. I tried a lot, but now I feel it will not happen,” Saeed revealed during a recent TV appearance. He explained that as time passes, the original vision becomes harder to maintain.” The continuity and all, even small changes affect it,” he pointed out. 

    The actor shared that active discussions were taking place just months ago. “It was still possible three, four, or five months ago. At that time, I was in touch with the writer, I was in touch with the production house, and many other people were also involved. Some have genuine problems. It is just not happening,” he said.

    In July 2024, Saeed confirmed during a YouTube series appearance that the script was in development. 

    “I have not read the script but it is being written. I’m not sure if the show will definitely happen,” he had said at the time.

    Suno Chanda became a cultural phenomenon when it premiered during Ramadan 2018. The romantic comedy starring Saeed and Iqra Aziz broke viewership records and earned praise for its fresh take on family dynamics and romance. The show’s success led to a second season in 2019, maintaining its popularity with audiences.

    In March, Saeed had expressed willingness to return to the role but only with fresh material. “I am happy to do it, but it has to be with a new story, and then we’ll see how the fans receive it,” he said.

    Writer Saima Akram Chaudhry also promised in 2022 to pen the third season if fans supported her other projects. Despite these earlier commitments, scheduling challenges and the passing of time have now made the reunion impossible.

  • Registered users responsible for SIM misuse, PTA warns

    Registered users responsible for SIM misuse, PTA warns

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reminded telecom consumers that all SIM cards must be registered in the user’s own name and used in line with applicable regulations.

    In a statement, PTA urged consumers to ensure responsible use of SIMs and telecom services, warning that using a SIM registered in another person’s name is a violation of the rules. 


    The authority said that responsibility for any misuse rests solely with the individual in whose name the SIM is registered.

    “The misuse of any SIM shall be the sole responsibility of the registered user,” the PTA said, adding that consumers must ensure their SIMs and mobile connections are used responsibly at all times.

    The authority stated that registered users will be held individually accountable for all calls, messages, and data usage made through their SIMs or mobile devices. 

    It further advised consumers to comply with all relevant laws and regulations, cautioning that violations may lead to enforcement action.

    PTA also called on telecom consumers to adopt responsible conduct and contribute to maintaining the security and reliability of Pakistan’s telecommunications system. According to the statement, public cooperation is necessary to prevent the misuse of telecom services and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

    Earlier, the PTA had warned citizens against purchasing free SIM cards from unauthorized sources. The authority issued a warning about what it described as an evolving scam that poses risks to citizens’ biometric data.

    According to the PTA, scammers obtain fingerprints, thumb impressions, and other personal information by luring individuals with offers of free SIM cards or fake financial assistance. 


    The authority said that women and senior citizens are often targeted through such schemes.

    PTA warned that SIM cards obtained through these methods are frequently used in criminal activities, including identity theft and financial fraud. It stressed that providing a SIM registered in one’s name to another person constitutes a criminal offence and is punishable under the law.

    “Citizens are advised to remain cautious and avoid sharing their personal or biometric information with unverified sources,” the authority said, reiterating that SIM ownership carries legal responsibility.

    The PTA urged telecom users to verify SIM registration details, avoid unauthorized vendors, and ensure that their mobile connections are not misused by others, noting that accountability for any unlawful activity traced to a SIM rests with the registered individual.

  • Bavuma reveals Pant, Bumrah apologised for ‘dwarf’ remark during India Test series

    Bavuma reveals Pant, Bumrah apologised for ‘dwarf’ remark during India Test series

    South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has opened up about the on-field incident during the recent Test series in India where Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant made inappropriate comments against him.

    During the opening Test, the stump mic caught Bumrah and Pant referring to Bavuma as a “bona” — a derogatory term for people suffering from dwarfism — while discussing whether to review an lbw decision. Cricket fans immediately slammed the Indian players for using inappropriate language.

    In his column for an international cricket news website, Bavuma revealed that both players approached him with an apology, though he initially remained “in the dark” about what they were apologising for.

    “I know from my side there was an incident where they said something in their language about me. At the end of the day, two senior players, Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah, came and apologised,” Bavuma wrote.

    “When the apology was made, I was in the dark about what it was about, I hadn’t heard it at the time, and I needed to check in with our media manager about it.”

    The South African captain added that while he accepts what happens on the field, he doesn’t forget such remarks.

    “What happens on the field stays on the field, but you don’t forget what is said. You use it as fuel and motivation, but there are no grudges per se,” he stated.

    Bavuma also addressed another controversy from the tour involving South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad’s “grovel” remark. 

    After the second Test, Conrad explained their late declaration by saying they wanted India to “really grovel” and bat them completely out of the contest. The word sparked debate due to its historical association with Tony Greig’s racially insensitive comment before the 1976 England-West Indies series.

    “Shukri also took some heat for his ‘grovel’ remark. I was put under pressure by the media on that side, asking me to clarify the comments that were made. I thought Shukri was the man best positioned to give context to it all,” Bavuma said.

    “Shukri spoke after the ODI series and put that issue to bed. In hindsight, he said he could have chosen a better word and I agree with him.”

    South Africa won the Test series 2-0, marking their first Test series victory in India since 2000. 

    India bounced back to win the ODI series 2-1. In the T20I series, India clinched the five-match series 3-1, with one match abandoned due to fog in Lucknow.

  • Asim Azhar reacts as Shehnaaz Gill says ‘obsessed’ with Meri Zindagi Hai Tu

    Asim Azhar reacts as Shehnaaz Gill says ‘obsessed’ with Meri Zindagi Hai Tu

    Bollywood star Shehnaaz Gill has said she is obsessed with Pakistani pop star Asim Azhar’s latest hit, and the singer wasted no time responding.

    The Bigg Boss 13 star, who has over 19 million Instagram followers, recently posted a video of herself performing on the trending Pakistani drama OST ‘Meri Zindagi Hai Tu’.

    “Obsessed with the song. Even more obsessed with myself ☺️,” she wrote.

    Among thousands of other reactions, Asim himself jumped into the comments section, writing, “Gaana tou no doubt acha hai [The song is no doubt good].” 

    The OST from the Pakistani drama has taken both Pakistan and India by storm, with fans across borders vibing to it.

    Fans from both countries also flooded the comments section.

    One user wrote: “Did Pakistan pick her up yet?” Another commented: “Pakistani OST hits different ❤️ “. A third fan simply wrote: “This song❤️❤️.”

    Shehnaaz rose to fame on Bigg Boss 13, where she formed an unforgettable bond with the late actor Sidharth Shukla. 

    Airing on ARY Digital, Meri Zindagi Hai Tu explores complex relationships and emotional conflicts. 

    The series features Hania Aamir as Ayra and Bilal Abbas Khan as Kamyar, alongside Meher Jaffri, Ali Rehman, Vardah Aziz, Alyy Khan and Javeria Abbasi in pivotal roles.

  • Arif Habib to consider buying remaining 25% stake in PIA

    Arif Habib to consider buying remaining 25% stake in PIA

    Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has been acquired by a consortium led by Arif Habib Group, with plans to potentially purchase the remaining 25 percent stake within 90 days.

    Speaking to a private media outlet a day after the national flag carrier was auctioned, Arif Habib, chairman of the Arif Habib Group and chief executive of Arif Habib Corporation Limited, said the group was initially interested in buying 100 percent of PIA. 

    “Our intention is there, and we have a 90-day window to exercise the option for the remaining 25 percent,” he added.

    The auction, held on December 23, saw the Arif Habib Consortium emerge as the sole bidder after the process narrowed from three bidders to one. 

    The consortium purchased a 75 per cent stake in PIA for Rs135 billion, of which Rs10 billion will go to the government. 

    The remaining 25 per cent, if acquired, will cost Rs45 billion, with the full amount payable to the government rather than being invested in the airline.

    Fauji Fertilizer Company has also joined the consortium, Arif Habib said. He outlined plans to expand PIA’s fleet, with 38 aircraft in the first phase and up to 64 in the second phase.

    The chairman also highlighted the airline’s financial position, stating that it has liabilities of Rs190 billion and assets valued at Rs180 billion. 

    He added that the consortium aims to rebuild the airline and restore it as a strong national carrier, which, he said, would also benefit Pakistan’s economy.

    Arif Habib confirmed that internal discussions within the consortium are ongoing, and a final decision regarding the acquisition of the remaining 25 percent will be made within the stipulated 90-day period.

  • Arshad Nadeem to join Khabib, Djokovic, Serena Williams at World Sports Summit 2025 in Dubai

    Arshad Nadeem to join Khabib, Djokovic, Serena Williams at World Sports Summit 2025 in Dubai

    Pakistan’s javelin throw champion and Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem will attend the World Sports Summit 2025 in Dubai from December 29 to 30.

    The world-class sports gathering brings together renowned athletes, sports officials, and stakeholders from around the globe to celebrate outstanding sporting achievements and discuss the future of sports.

    Arshad Nadeem will represent Pakistan as the country’s sole athlete at the summit. He joins an impressive lineup of global sports personalities, including former UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, tennis stars Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, and Sania Mirza, NFL star Reggie Bush, and football legends Ronaldo and Paulo Maldini.

    Nadeem made history for Pakistan at the Paris Olympics 2024, winning the country’s gold medal with a javelin throw of 92.97 meters that set a new Olympic record. His trophy cabinet also includes a Commonwealth Games gold medal, a World Athletics Championship silver medal, and an Asian Games bronze medal.

    Most recently in 2025, Arshad captured another gold medal at the 35th National Games with a best throw of 81.81 meters.

  • Petition filed against Saba Qamar for wearing police uniform

    Petition filed against Saba Qamar for wearing police uniform

    A petition has been filed in a Lahore sessions court seeking the registration of a criminal case against actor Saba Qamar over the use of a Punjab Police uniform in a behind-the-scenes video and photographs that circulated on social media two years ago.

    The petition relates to content shared around the time Qamar’s 2023 drama Serial Killer aired on Green Entertainment. In the drama, Qamar portrayed Superintendent of Police Sarah Sikander and wore the police uniform as part of her on-screen role. The production had obtained a valid no-objection certificate (NOC) for the use of the uniform in the show, a point acknowledged in the petition.

    However, the application raises objections to a behind-the-scenes video and two photographs that showed Qamar wearing the Punjab Police uniform with an SP badge in what the petitioner describes as a non-fictional setting. The video reportedly showed the actor in a dressing room while her hair was being styled. 


    The content later circulated on social media but is no longer available on Qamar’s official accounts.

    According to the petition, wearing a police uniform outside a fictional production without permission violates the law. The petitioner argues that no individual is allowed to wear official police attire or insignia without prior authorisation from the relevant authorities. By appearing in uniform in off-screen content, the petition claims, Qamar breached provisions of the Pakistan Penal Code related to impersonation and the misuse of official symbols.

    The application further states that the display of such content could mislead members of the public and affect trust in the Punjab Police. It maintains that the use of the uniform and badge outside the drama’s narrative amounted to an unlawful act and showed disregard for the police institution.

    The petitioner told the court that an earlier request to register a criminal case at the Old Anarkali Police Station was not acted upon. 


    Following the alleged inaction by the police, the petitioner approached the sessions court seeking directions for the registration of a case.

    Additional Sessions Judge Ilyas Rehan heard the petition, which was filed by Waseem Zawar and argued by Advocate Mujaddid Bajwa. 

    After a preliminary hearing, the court sought comments from the police authorities on the matter.

    The court adjourned further proceedings until January 14, directing the police to submit their response before the next hearing.

  • UK woman jailed after £8.5m Pakistan-sourced heroin found at her home

    UK woman jailed after £8.5m Pakistan-sourced heroin found at her home

    A woman in Bradford, United Kingdom (UK), has been sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison after National Crime Agency (NCA) officers seized 85 kilograms of heroin worth an estimated £8.5 million from her home.

    Sidrah Nosheen, 34, was part of an organised crime group that smuggled heroin from Pakistan into the UK and supplied it nationwide, the NCA said.

    She was arrested in June 2024 at her property on Woodside Road in Wyke, Bradford, where officers discovered a back bedroom converted into a heroin processing facility.

    Investigators said the drugs had been concealed inside items of clothing, including leather jackets, which were delivered to the address before being unpacked and repackaged into one-kilogram deal bags.

    Officers seized 85kg of the Class A drug along with weighing scales, buckets, a wallpaper pasting table and other equipment. 

    Boxes of plastic-wrapped clothing waiting to be opened were also recovered, as well as debris from consignments already processed.

    Phone evidence showed hundreds of messages between Nosheen and an accomplice in Pakistan discussing heroin supplies to the UK.
     

    Investigators also found evidence that she distributed multi-kilogram quantities to contacts across the country and, on one occasion, collected £250,000 in cash for the organised crime group from an associate.

    The woman was due to stand trial at Bradford Crown Court but later changed her plea, admitting conspiracy to supply heroin and conspiracy to import heroin. She was sentenced on Tuesday.

  • ‘No one has the right to object’: RFAK’s daughter defends wearing Indian designer on wedding

    ‘No one has the right to object’: RFAK’s daughter defends wearing Indian designer on wedding

    Maheen Khan, the daughter of renowned Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, has responded to critics who questioned her decision to wear dresses by Seema Gujral, an Indian designer, on her wedding.

    As per the details, Khan’s wedding celebrations ignited a debate on social media when photos from the events went viral. While many praised the bride’s beautiful and elegant outfits, some users criticised her for going with an Indian designer.

    Responding to the criticism, Khan took to social media to address her critics directly.

    “Questioning a bride’s personal choices is inappropriate, especially on the most important day of her life. This was my wedding and I had every right to choose the designer and outfits I preferred,” she said, adding that people should avoid unnecessary interference in others’ personal lives.

    Khan also said that she could wear outfits by designers from any country as it remained entirely her personal choice and no one had the right to object to it.

    She said that she loved all her wedding outfits and selected everything according to her own happiness and wishes.

    Maheen Khan got married in a private ceremony earlier this week. Her husband, the groom, is reportedly the son of a close relative.

  • Aliza Sultan claims Feroze Khan refused custody of children

    Aliza Sultan claims Feroze Khan refused custody of children

    Digital creator Aliza Sultan has claimed that her ex-husband, actor Feroze Khan, refused to take custody of their children.

    The claim surfaced after Aliza Sultan posted a video on Instagram with the caption “When two girls enter the room they drive everyone crazy .”

    A user commented on the post, “Is k pas bachun k winter clothes k paise nhi hn  [She doesn’t have money for children’s winter clothes].”

    Another user defended Aliza, writing, “It’s not her responsibility to do what the children’s father is supposed to do. Be mindful when writing anything. Just because a woman is keeping up with her life doesn’t mean she has to do everything that a man was supposed to do for his children. In this young age, she has been divorced and abused with two children. She has all her life left and she is a single parent now. That guy has already married and living a life. At least, he should be able to provide to his children in time. Let’s not criticize without considering the context/the situation as a whole. Bless!”

    Responding to this comment, Aliza Sultan wrote, “He doesn’t want custody. I’ve tried 2 times wo mana krdeta hai to keep both kids✌ [He refuses to keep both kids].” 

    According to reports, Aliza Sultan has filed a fresh petition in court seeking full custody of both children. A Feroze Khan’s fan page “FK Updates,” has reported that she has initiated legal proceedings to obtain custody of the children.

    Aliza Sultan had previously stated that she cannot leave her children in circumstances she described as toxic. She said the welfare of her children played a crucial role in her decision, as she does not want them to grow up in a toxic, unhealthy, and violent environment. 

    She expressed fears that such an environment would negatively impact the children’s mental development and their overall attitude toward life.

    Aliza Sultan and Feroze Khan married in 2018 and have two children together, Sultan and Fatima. However, differences between the couple emerged a few years later, and the marriage ended in 2023 following Aliza’s allegations of domestic violence.

    In March 2024, the former couple reached a custody settlement after an 18-month legal battle. Under the agreement, their son Sultan lives with Feroze Khan, while their daughter Fatima stays with Aliza Sultan. Feroze Khan agreed to pay PKR 75,000 monthly for Fatima’s expenses, with a 10 percent annual increase.

    Feroze Khan remarried in 2024 to psychologist Dr. Zainab.