Yumna Zaidi has revealed why Season 2 of the hit drama serial Tere Bin, announced nearly two years ago, still hasn’t been released.
In a recent appearance at an event in the US, the actress said, “I think the project was announced too soon.” She went on to add, “I believe the real responsibility for the delay lies with both the producers and the actors.”
Yumna clarified that while fans should remain hopeful, nothing is finalised yet. “You all should hope for Season 2, but I don’t have any specific information in this regard yet, because it is still under completion,” she explained.
Tere Bin, which aired on Geo Entertainment from December 2022 to July 2023, gained immense popularity not only in Pakistan but also internationally. Riding on its success, producer Abdullah Kadwani announced Tere Bin Season 2 in July 2023.
The 58-episode series followed the turbulent love story of Murtasim, played by Wahaj Ali, and Meerab, played by Yumna Zaidi, a married couple navigating misunderstandings, emotional tension, and a deep yet complex feelings for one another.
However, nearly two years since the announcement, there has been no official update on the second season. In fact, both Geo TV and Seventh Sky Entertainment have removed the Season 2 announcement post from their official social media platforms, further fueling speculation about the project’s release.
What if you could navigate a digital world solely with your thoughts? No hand gestures, no voice commands; just pure, neural intent.
At 64, Mark – an ALS patient who lost function in his upper limbs due to deteriorating muscle function – became the first person to do just that, thanks to the integration of Synchron’s brain-computer interface (BCI) with the Apple Vision Pro to send texts, play online solitaire and watch immersive Apple TV. More recently, Synchron – an American neurotech company – took this synchronisation even further, adding NVIDIA’s AI Holoscan technology to allow Rodney, another ALS patient, to control digital home appliances without lifting a finger. From turning on the fan to messaging his wife, this technology demonstrates how sci-fi levels of accessibility are now within our reach.
Mark and Rodney’s experience, as well as the growing Apple-Synchron partnership, has highlighted how the Apple Vision Pro is much more than cutting-edge immersive entertainment – it has the potential to open up a world of possibilities in fields of neuroscience. More specifically, this technology can revolutionise neurotherapy by integrating physical and virtual worlds like never before.
Where Virtual Worlds Meet Recovery
The Apple Vision Pro isn’t only found in living rooms – it can now also be found in rehabilitation centres. The use of spatial computing gives this headset the power to simulate real-world environments with intricate detail, making it a powerful tool for neurotherapy. 3D environments can be used to stimulate neural pathways, regain cognitive abilities and practice motor skills. This is a particular game-changer for individuals suffering from strokes, brain injuries or neurological impairments by paving the way to making therapy and treatment more accessible. This looks like recovering from a stroke not just by performing repetitive physical exercises, but by navigating an immersive 3D kitchen to practice reaching, walking and memory recall – all from a hospital bed.
What makes this form of therapy particularly revolutionary is how it taps into neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to form new neural connections and respond to new life experiences on a cognitive level. The Vision Pro gives therapists the ability to create customizable rehab scenarios to engage specific regions of the brain, allowing for targeted rehab and recovery. It’s no longer just about practising movements and motions – it’s about stimulating the mind to actively re-learn how it responds to different stimuli.
Merging Mind and Machine
What’s truly remarkable about the Apple Vision Pro is its ability to be paired with BCIs. These devices convert electrical nerve impulses from brain activity to commands for external technology. When integrated with the Vision Pro, this technological marvel can give patients full control of their world alone, creating a seamless connection between mind and machine. This means that individuals with neurological impairments or limited mobility can stimulate their neuroplasticity, undergo neurotherapy and develop cognitive abilities all without requiring physical movement. This technology also allows each action to be tracked, studied and adjusted in real-time, creating potential to speed up the rehabilitation process.
For example, Synchron – a private neurotech company – developed a BCI that can be implanted within the human brain through a non-invasive procedure. They partnered with Apple to integrate this BCI with the Apple Vision Pro – creating an opportunity to provide patients with a truly immersive experience. This very partnership allowed 64 year old Mark to control the Vision Pro to send texts, play games and watch Apple TV just by thinking about moving his hands.
Brain Training, Memory Enhancement and More
With research into cognitive therapies already progressing, the Vision Pro’s immersive capabilities serve as a powerful tool for cognitive training and memory enhancement. Its VR integration can be used to help patients practice complex cognitive tasks, such as memory games, problem-solving exercises, and even practising responses in social simulations. Furthermore, the Apple Vision Pro’s ability to create immersive environments can be significantly leveraged by therapists and doctors to create highly personalised experiences that trigger and train specific regions of the brain. Instead of using flashcards or apps on a screen, patients can very literally find themselves in an entirely new yet realistic world that actively trains their brain.
From interactive memory exercises to slow cognitive decline to immersive virtual environments to improve attention span – the possibilities are endless. Throughout such activities, therapists are also able to gather real-time data and metrics, all while the patients are kept engaged and immersed in realistic scenarios. The compact nature of the Vision Pro also makes it easier for patients to become more regular with such exercises and activities – all from the comfort of their own home.
The Road Ahead: What’s Next?
The future of neuroscience and brain training is no longer confi ned to traditional methods – the synergy between neurotherapy, BCIs and the Apple Vision Pro is just the beginning. For individuals dealing with neurological challenges, this integration doesn’t just provide hope – it’s a tangible path to cognitive healing and improvement beyond physical rehabilitation. As spatial computing and neurotechnology continue to evolve, we may soon be able to unlock the full potential of the human brain in ways we’ve only dreamed of.
Videos of philanthropist Ramzan Chhipa promoting social work on social media have left the internet divided. While some users pointed out the lack of modern filming techniques and production, others argued that charity should not be showcased for attention.
In one of the viral videos from June, he instructs a shopkeeper to gift a cake to a family that can’t afford it, specifically telling him not to mention that it’s from him. Yet he has his name, Chhipa Sahab, written on the cake, highlighting contradictions in the script.
Similarly, many videos featuring Chhipa have surfaced online as part of efforts to deliver moral messages. Critics, however, label them as “outdated productions,” “cheap acting,” and “self-promotion.” Others argue that the criticism is unnecessary.
One social media user wrote, “Chhipa Sahib has also started quite a theatrical performance, never saw Edhi Sahib [Philantropist] doing such things, nor does Dr. Adeeb Rizvi [Philantropist] engage in such cheap promotion, nor others. Chhipa Sahib should avoid cheap content writers and advisors (sic).”
“Chhipa sahab has now become a content creator,” one added. Another maintained, “Such videos would affect genuine social welfare work of the organisation.”
“Chhipa Saab! Just some advice. Please hire a good marketing company. And one request, kindly let us know the company you hired so we are not hiring it and saving ourselves from any embarrassment,” mocked another netizen.
“Real charity is done quietly, for the sake of Allah alone, without the need for public recognition … Taking credit openly on social media shifts the focus from sincerity to self-promotion. Please consider the example of Edhi Sahab, a man of true humility who served thousands without ever seeking attention. Helping others is a blessing from Allah, but showing it off lessens its reward (sic),” advised one user.
Some social media users also hailed him for raising awareness.
A user wrote, “Although this video is acting, but! Its purpose is to inform the needy that you can go to Chhipa Sahib.”
“All those Pakistanis who can’t do anything themselves criticise organisations like Chhipa,” opined another netizen.
One user, while lauding Chhipa’s work, advised him to change his public relations team, criticising them for producing outdated content in an era dominated by Generation Z: “Ramazan Chhipa is such a person with heart and zero ego, I’ve met him many times … The actual issue is [that] he and his team do not belong to this generation. The type of low-effort and outdated content they produce is called dark humour and brainrot in today’s language. That costs him too much. the only request from him is to change his PR and content production team, who are defaming him unintentionally or intentionally. A lot of duas for Chhipa sahab whose ambulance and disaster team always come up to help on just one call”.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has launched a Rs20 billion solar project aimed at reducing the province’s reliance on fossil fuels and easing the burden of chronic load-shedding.
Under the first phase, 32,500 households have been selected via electronic balloting to receive free solar systems, including panels, batteries, fans, and lights. The initiative—officially inaugurated by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur—received an overwhelming 2.5 million online applications, highlighting the urgent public demand for reliable and affordable energy solutions.
The complete project targets 130,000 households, including 30,000 in the merged districts. Half will receive the systems free of cost, while the rest will be offered subsidized units with easy installment plans.
Vulnerable groups such as widows, transgender individuals, and low-income families have been prioritized in the selection process, which the government insists is transparent and free from political interference. While critics raise concerns about infrastructure readiness and transparency in implementation, officials maintain that systems are being put in place to ensure quality, oversight, and sustainability.
The government is also working to solarize schools, mosques, and public buildings to ease pressure on the national grid and promote long-term savings. Experts view the move as a “much-needed transition” from coal-based energy, urging investment in storage systems and energy audits to maximize solar potential.
Despite early challenges, the solar project represents a significant step toward energy independence, environmental responsibility, and economic relief for thousands of KP families. With strong public interest and government commitment, KP is positioning itself as a national leader in renewable energy adoption.
Actress Sara Khan has clarified her stance on feminism, stating that a woman’s true strength lies in her femininity.
Back in May, Sara expressed her views on feminism during an interview, which drew criticism from writer and former journalist Reham Khan.
In the interview with a private media outlet, Sara had said she does not consider herself a “big feminist” but rather aligns with conventional gender norms and traditions.
According to her, men should be given the position that is traditionally “reserved for them” so that women can live peacefully.
“I am a woman who stays at home. I don’t like standing in queues for bills, and I want to be treated the same way traditional women were treated,” she had said.
Reham Khan later criticised her remarks. During an interview, she said, “Sara Khan is also the mother of a daughter, and tomorrow her daughter will be married off to another house. What will be Sara’s reaction if something goes wrong with her? Sara should understand that she is working in showbiz only because of feminism and is famous because of that.”
Now, Sara has revisited the subject by sharing a new Instagram story to further clarify her position.
On her Instagram story she wrote, “When I say I’m not a feminist, it does not mean I don’t believe in equality. I completely believe in equal respect, equal rights, and equal opportunities for women.”
She elaborated, “What I mean is, I’m not today’s feminist, I’m an original, real, and old-school feminist.”
Sara emphasized, “I believe the real strength of a woman is not in imitating men, but in embracing her femininity,” she said.
She further added, “Women are so powerful that they should be given respect, love, and importance like queens, because that’s what they truly are.”
In her statement, Sara rejected the notion that women must function like machines. “Women were not made to work like machines. We are made to decorate homes, raise generations, build empires, and lead with dignity.”
Referring to Hazrat Khadija (RA) as an ideal role model, she said, “She was a successful businesswoman, dignified, balanced, and a perfect example of femininity. She had the right to work, and so do we, but she also valued family, purpose, and faith. She never allowed herself to get lost in the race for recognition.”
Sara also questioned modern societal values. “I don’t understand this mentality, going to an office and fulfilling someone else’s dream is appreciated, but making breakfast for your husband or raising your children is considered inferior. Since when has being a faithful wife or mother become something to be looked down upon?”
She concluded by advocating for balance and respect for personal choice. “A woman’s role is sacred. She can be educated, determined, and ambitious, but also gentle, dignified, and grounded. She doesn’t have to choose between the two. Let her create her own balance,” she added.
In her final words, Sara remarked, “Feminism should not mean abandoning femininity. It should mean respecting our own choices, whether that choice is home, motherhood, gentleness, or the power wrapped in love. That is divine power. Let’s not replace it with the kind that makes us forget our true identity.”
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is under scrutiny after a female passenger’s mobile phone went missing inside the aircraft’s air ventilation system and remained there for 13 days, exposing a case of negligence.
According to reports, the incident took place on July 6 during a PIA Boeing 777 flight from Jeddah to Islamabad. The female passenger accidentally dropped her mobile phone through an open air vent located beneath her seat mid-flight.
The woman recorded a video during the flight showing her phone slipping into the aircraft’s internal system, which she later shared on social media. Despite repeated complaints and follow-ups, PIA’s engineering team failed to retrieve the device for nearly two weeks.
“In July, I was travelling from Jeddah to Islamabad. My phone slipped through a hole under the seat and went inside the aircraft. A phone has a lithium-ion battery, which can explode if it overheats,” the woman explained in a video statement posted online.
She stated that the crew was informed, while Security Manager Nadeem Tariq claimed that the phone had been searched for but was not found. “But I kept tracking it for the next six to seven days, and it showed its location between Madinah and Islamabad. Wherever the aircraft flew, my phone kept moving with it,” she added.
The passenger also raised concerns about the safety of those onboard, citing the potential hazard of having an electronic device stuck in the plane’s ventilation system. “This is an aircraft with over 300 people on board. If that battery had overheated, anything could have happened,” she said.
After 13 days and multiple flights, the phone was finally recovered on July 19 when PIA’s engineering staff opened the aircraft flooring to retrieve it.
PIA spokesperson Abdullah Khan reportedly confirmed the retrieval, stating, “The phone was returned to the passenger after we opened the aircraft floor. Due to back-to-back scheduled flights, immediate access to the area was not possible.” He also added that the airline remained in contact with the passenger throughout the period.
However, the passenger and her family have filed a complaint with the Federal Ombudsman against PIA for negligence and the potential risk to passenger safety.
But can a phone battery be a fire risk on planes?
There have been cases in the past where lithium-ion phone batteries have caught fire or exploded. However, there are no confirmed reports of major explosions or serious structural damage to aircraft caused by mobile phone batteries. Reports suggest commercial aircraft are built to handle small fires or explosions caused by passengers’ personal devices, such as phones. Nonetheless, aviation experts say such incidents still pose a significant safety risk and should be treated with urgency.
At least seven people died in a shooting targeting a protest outside a military installation, held in response to the killing of a girl in the Tirah Valley of Khyber district, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP), on Sunday.
Following the incident, security officials met with tribal elders, announcing compensation for the victims, and assured that medical treatment would be provided to the injured. The provincial government has also announced separate compensation for the deceased and wounded.
According to media reports, hundreds of tribesmen had brought the body of a girl, who they claimed was killed in a mortar strike in the Darbar locality of Peer Mela in Zakhakhel a day earlier, to the Brigade Headquarters in Bagh-Maidan Markaz early on Sunday morning.
Citing eye-witnesses, reports stated that the situation turned violent when an enraged mob, comprising mostly young men, acted against calls by local elders to remain calm, and initially torched an excavator parked outside Brigade Headquarters, and then attempted to force open the garrison’s main gate.
Security personnel guarding the installation reportedly opened fire to control the crowd.
Videos circulating on social media of the incident show an excavator on fire. Some protesters can also be seen pelting stones at the Brigade Headquarters while attempting to forcibly open the main gate. In the footage, protesters could be seen running for cover as gunshots rang out.
Citing security officials, reports claimed that the local sector commander met with elders in Tirah and assured them of his full support in meeting their legitimate demands.
Apart from financial assistance to the deceased families, the elders also demand to file a case against those involved in the death of the girl; vacation of the occupied houses of local citizens, end to unnecessary harassment at the security check posts.
On the elders’ demand, security forces announced compensation for the families of the deceased and the injured.
A statement issued from the KP chief minister’s secretariat said the provincial government was grieved over the loss of lives in Tirah and the deceased will be given Rs10 million and Rs2.5 million to the injured.
The statement read that the KP government was committed to sustainable peace, mutual respect and public safety, adding it had called a jirga comprising tribal elders and public representatives to address their issues.
“The district administration and institutions have been directed to strengthen communication with the public and maintain law and order situation,” the statement quoted the Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur as saying.
Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly has come out in support of the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, despite increasing calls within India to boycott the match and the tournament altogether.
Speaking to Indian media, Ganguly said, “There should not be situations like in Pahalgam. Sports must continue, terrorism must be stopped. It has to be strictly dealt with.”
He, however, added that while India maintains a firm stance against terrorism, cricket should not suffer. “India has always taken a strong position on terrorism, but cricket should go on,” the former captain stated.
Ganguly also welcomed the tournament draw that placed India and Pakistan in the same group. “I am okay with India and Pakistan being in the same group for the Asia Cup,” he said.
The Asia Cup 2025 schedule was officially announced on Saturday. Group A features Pakistan, India, UAE, and Oman, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong.
As per the tournament format, India and Pakistan are guaranteed to meet at least twice — once in the group stage and again in the Super Four if both teams advance. A third clash is also possible if the two sides reach the final.
The Asia Cup will kick off on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates, with the much-anticipated Pakistan vs India group-stage match set for September 14.
Despite the excitement surrounding the tournament, many in India have reacted negatively to the schedule. The decision to host the Asia Cup outside India has not gone down well with sections of the Indian public and media.
Several voices, including former cricketers, have called on the Indian government and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to boycott matches against Pakistan.
Media outlets have also criticised the BCCI for agreeing to play against Pakistan and for not pushing to host the tournament on Indian soil.
A Pakistani cricket fan was asked to cover his national team’s shirt during the India vs England Test match at Old Trafford, Manchester, sparking widespread criticism and concerns about growing politics in cricket stadiums.
Farooq Nazar recorded the entire interaction and later posted it online, showing him being approached by ground staff who insisted he cover up his green Pakistan shirt with a jacket. Farooq, who had purchased a ticket for the match, was visibly shocked and questioned the reasoning behind asking him to hide his shirt.
Farooq can be seen enjoying the pre-match atmosphere in the video, saying, “I am at the Old Trafford Ground, this is the kit of Pakistan, and today there is a match between England and India. It is a lot of fun. Inside the crowd just I am Pakistani.”
Soon after, a man from the ground staff approaches and says, “You need to cover this Pakistani shirt.” When Farooq asks who he is, the man replies, “I work for Lancashire, Prem Singh. I’ve been asked by control by Lancashire.”
Farooq, not backing down, asks for a written request saying, “I need your request or your order in written form before I comply.” The staff member responds, “Yeah. Okay. If you want, you can email the club.”
Another staff member then intervenes, saying, “We’ve asked you to put your coat on.” Farooq refuses firmly, saying, “No, this is my proud country. Why are you covering this? Everybody is representing their country.”
He then adds, “Do you need to talk outside?” The staff member insists again, but Farooq holds his ground saying, “Take me with force if you can. Everybody will record this. Every media will record this. They are taking me out without any reason, without any harm I’ve given to anyone.”
As the situation escalates, a female police officer steps in to calm things down. Farooq tells her, “I have paid the ticket. No Indian crowd has complained about me. I’m just watching the cricket match. I represent my country.”
The officer then suggests, “Can we have a conversation outside of this crowd in a quieter area?” When Farooq replies, “The match is starting in 10 minutes.” she replies, “So we’ve got 10 minutes to have a chat.”
Eventually, Farooq decides to leave the stadium by choice rather than cover his shirt, saying, “They continuously asked me to cover my shirt with a jacket, but I decided not to cover and leave the ground. Even now I am wearing a Pakistani Shirt.”
The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with users criticizing the stadium authorities and what they view as political interference in sport.
“Unfortunately, cricket is no longer a sport. It’s now a game of politics,” wrote one user. “A few months back in the Champions Trophy in Lahore, Pakistani fans wore Kohli shirts without any restrictions.”
Another said, “It looks like Lancashire Cricket Board is run by the Indian cricket board.”
Many pointed out inconsistencies: “If Pakistan is a participating team in the competition, why can’t its fans wear their team’s T-shirt?”
Others noted that Indian fans were clearly visible wearing their own team’s shirts in the same crowd. “There is a guy in the background wearing an Indian T-shirt,” one viewer pointed out.
“I’ve seen many Pakistan matches vs England in England with fans of other countries wearing their own team shirts. No one ever complained. What’s changed now,” asked another.
There are no official rules or regulations by the International Cricket Council (ICC) or by individual stadiums that ban spectators from wearing the shirt of another country, especially when that country is not playing.
As of now, the Old Trafford stadium or Lancashire Cricket has not issued any explanation regarding the incident.
Prominent Indian sports journalist Vikrant Gupta has criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after it was announced that Asia Cup 2025 will be held in the United Arab Emirates under India’s official hosting rights.
The decision confirmed by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Mohsin Naqvi was followed by the schedule announcement that did not sit well with Indian experts.
Among said experts was Gupta, who, during a TV programme, questioned India’s diminishing influence in the cricketing world. “Is India no longer a superpower in cricket? It seems the BCCI no longer has any say,” he said.
He highlighted the inconsistency in BCCI’s stance, saying, “They initially refused to attend the meeting in Dhaka, but now they joined the meeting virtually. This is nothing but a complete U-turn.”
Earlier, the BCCI had expressed reservations over the ACC meeting being held in Dhaka, citing political tensions between India and Bangladesh.
Reports suggested the board even threatened to boycott the meeting unless the venue was changed. However, Naqvi remained firm in his decision, and the meeting was held as schedule in Dhaka on Thursday with BCCI Secretary-General Rajeev Shukla attending online.
Following the virtual meeting, Naqvi officially announced the schedule for Asia Cup 2025, which will take place from September 9 to 28 in the UAE.
According to the fixtures, Group A consists of Pakistan, India, UAE and Oman, whereas Group B features Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Hong Kong.
The tournament will kick off with a clash between Afghanistan and Hong Kong. Pakistan will begin their campaign on September 12 against Oman.
The much-anticipated group-stage match between Pakistan and India is scheduled for September 14. Pakistan will then play their third group match against UAE on September 17.
The final of the Asia Cup will be held on September 28.
