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  • Bilawal reveals reason behind weight loss rubbishing Ozempic claims

    Bilawal reveals reason behind weight loss rubbishing Ozempic claims

    Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chief and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has revealed the reason behind his drastic weight loss.

    In conversation with journalists on the sidelines of a special ceremony to confer Field Marshal’s Baton upon Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir, the PPP chairperson revealed that he had made quite some changes to his routine and diet.

    “I have quit sugar and carbs and [am] working out regularly,” Bilawal said while responding to Geo’s Shahzad Iqbal, who had among other questions asked the PPP chief if his weight loss was deliberate. 

    The former foreign minister’s statement rules out speculations that he was using Ozempic, a prescription medication used primarily to help manage type two diabetes, which also reduces extra weight. 

    In January 2025, during his appearance at the wedding of Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah’s daughter, the PPP’s chairperson’s physical transformation became instantly noticeable, and since then, his weight loss had become a topic of widespread discussion among netizens. 

    Separately, Bilawal said earlier this week that a nuclear war between India and Pakistan will have devastating consequences for the entire region and beyond.

    Speaking to the media in Islamabad after receiving an initial briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) before he leads the high-level diplomatic delegation to world capitals to brief foreign leaders on India’s aggression and efforts to destabilise regional peace, Bilawal said they had received an initial briefing at the Foreign Office on the ceasefire, Kashmir, terrorism and the “attack” on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).

    He highlighted that Pakistan is one of the biggest victims of terrorism, cautioning that the “new normal” which India is seeking is not in its favour either.

    “We have seen how after a terrorist attack, both countries can come close to a nuclear war,” he added.

    He also appreciated the efforts of the Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif during the conflict, saying Pakistan demonstrated a ‘reasonable and rational role’ after India’s baseless accusations.

  • Here’s the truth behind Hasan Raheem’s ‘wedding’

    Here’s the truth behind Hasan Raheem’s ‘wedding’

    Singer Hasan Raheem has fans rolling with laughter after confirming that his viral wedding update was actually a prank.

    In April, the Peechay Hutt hitmaker dropped a surprise “wedding announcement” on Instagram that sent social media into a frenzy. Now, he’s revealed it was all part of a creative rollout for his latest track.

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    Posting a video clip on Instagram today, Hasan wrote:  “Abhi bhi kunwara hun ”

    He added: “‘MEMORIES’ ft Justin Bibis out now on YouTube. First track from my upcoming album DKP. Written, composed, and performed by Hasan Raheem and Justin Bibis. Produced by @shehryarkh_n.”

    So, Hasan Raheem is still single, and the “wedding” was just the start of a music marketing masterstroke.

    Fans who had either sent heartfelt congratulations or were left heartbroken by the announcement took to the comments in hilarious disbelief.

    “Dekha main pagalun ki tarha bata rahi thi phly din se, prank tha!”

    “Bro you played with my heart ”

    “SO MY HEARTBREAK WASN’T EVEN REAL, JOONA???”

    “Shaadi ka set ye tha ”

    “I knew the news couldn’t be real when I saw your unwashed hair.”

    “Hasan bohot funny hogaya hai.”

    In April this year, the singer stunned followers by sharing a single photo that appeared to be from his wedding day. In the picture, Hasan sat next to a woman in a purple dress, her face turned away from the camera. He wore a pastel pink kurta shalwar, with the caption:
    “Kept it lowkey, it was a big day.”

    He further wrote, “Any photographs or videos from our wedding shared online violate our privacy. We do not consent to the publication or posting of any images or footage from our events.”

  • Love Guru looks like an expensive production but it’s budget will blow your mind

    Love Guru looks like an expensive production but it’s budget will blow your mind

    Pakistani film industry’s leading actor and producer Humayun Saeed has revealed the budget of his upcoming film, the highly anticipated Love Guru.

    The romantic comedy, set to release on Eid-ul-Adha 2025, is directed by Nadeem Baig and written by Wasay Chaudhry. The film stars Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed in lead roles.

    The story follows a self-proclaimed love guru and a London-based architect named Sophia. The film has been shot in both London and Karachi.

    Humayun Saeed is currently in the United States with Mahira Khan to promote the film. When asked about the film’s budget, he shared: “The budget is not that big — we have spent Rs 28 crore on this film. It’s a Pakistani film, so this amount is nothing compared to Bollywood. The budget of our dramas, which you watch regularly, is also very limited.”

    He then confidently added, “Don’t talk about the budget, just tell me how good the quality is! After watching the film, it should feel like it is worth 100 crores even if the budget is 30 crores!”

    His remarks won the hearts of fans, who praised him and noted that Pakistani dramas are among the best in the world and continue to deliver exceptional quality despite limited budgets.

    Humayun Saeed also addressed a pressing issue in the Pakistani film industry: the shortage of cinema screens.

    “We need more screens so that the business can grow. The films that did well, like Maula Jatt, Jawani Phir Nahi Aani 2, Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad, Punjab Nahi Jaungi, and London Nahi Jaunga, were only released on 100 to 120 screens. Just imagine what could happen if we had 500 or even 1,000 screens.”

  • New Google AI tool can make a movie from a single line of text

    New Google AI tool can make a movie from a single line of text

    Google’s latest AI video generator, Veo 3, is making waves in the tech world and across social media platforms.

    Veo 3 doesn’t just create stunning, hyper-realistic visuals; it also includes natural-sounding audio, such as character dialogues and animal sounds, making it a unique breakthrough in AI technology.

    Unlike other platforms like OpenAI’s Sora, which focuses mainly on video generation, Google’s Veo 3 takes things further by merging synchronized audio directly with the visuals, offering a new level of immersion in AI-generated content.

    Users have shared videos showcasing Veo 3’s capabilities, expressing excitement and surprise. AI experts have praised its smooth animations, realistic scenes, and perfect lip-syncing, calling it a revolutionary step in content creation.

    Some users say the video quality even surpasses traditional VFX. One user, after sharing an AI-generated action video on X, commented, “Not just the visuals, the SFX, sound design, music, and even the camera angles are AI-generated. This feels like the future of filmmaking, completely mind-blowing and a bit scary too.”

    Currently, Veo 3 is available to premium users in the US through the Gemini app, but its potential has already started transforming the creative landscape in entertainment, marketing, and media.

    Google Veo 3 feels less like a video generator and more like an entire film studio packed into a single AI tool, offering a glimpse into the future of digital content production.

  • ACF at odds with govt as ministry seeks transfer of rescued monkeys to Lahore Zoo

    ACF at odds with govt as ministry seeks transfer of rescued monkeys to Lahore Zoo

    ACF Animal Rescue, Pakistan’s largest rescue service and animal shelter, has challenged the Ministry of Climate Change’s decision to take away the rescued monkeys under its care. 

    According to a post shared by ACF on X (formerly Twitter), the monkeys that are to be taken away and transferred to Lahore Zoo were rescued when they were “about to die at the airport” while being smuggled abroad.

    The organisation has been caring for the monkeys for the past five months, with the authorities concerned aware of the situation. However, ACF has now been informed that the monkeys were the “property of the federal government” and will be taken into custody.

    “I have requested everyone possible to ensure they stay with us permanently or at least stay with us until they can go to a sanctuary abroad,” ACF said in a post.

    ACF further argued that the monkeys were to be taken “immediately” because the authorities were “worried about their welfare”. However, the organisation has been caring for the monkeys for the past three months and added that if “we are that terrible [at doing the job], then they should have been taken into custody immediately”.

    According to the Ministry of Climate Change, experts, including representatives from WWF-Pakistan, visited ACF earlier in May and reportedly found no indoor facilities. In contrast, Lahore Zoo’s enclosures have been approved by the standards of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

    “If ACF has since upgraded, a second expert review is needed. #AnimalWelfare remains our utmost priority!” the ministry said in a social media post.

    In response, ACF has argued that if animal welfare was indeed the ministry’s “top priority” then “it would be best to let the monkeys remain happy” as they were with the organisation. They further said that “a zoo is a cruel, archaic concept worldwide that should be banned”.

    In another post, ACF requested the Ministry of Climate Change to “not see these monkeys as property of the federal government, but as sentient beings with ACF as their primary custodian”.

    ACF has also maintained that they can “easily make adjustments to the enclosure” for the monkeys, arguing that a zoo cannot provide for them in the same way.

  • ‘Say no to bombing babies’; Bryan Adams slams Israel in concert

    ‘Say no to bombing babies’; Bryan Adams slams Israel in concert

    Canadian rock singer Bryan Adams closed his recent concert in Dublin, Ireland, with a song in support of Palestinians in Gaza, who are enduring an Israeli-led genocide.

    Music and creative consultant Suzanne Doyle shared a clip from the concert on her Instagram post and commended the singer: “Thanks @bryanadams  #EndGazaGenocide by #ApartheidIsrael CONTACT YR LOCAL GOV REP NOW”

    In the video, recorded during his concert, Bryan Adams, after finishing Straight From The Heart, which he had initially said would be his final song of the night, stopped his keyboardist, Gary Breit, from leaving the stage. After a brief exchange, Adams turned to face the crowd.

    “I’m really so proud of you, the Irish, for standing up for human rights,” he told the audience. “Here [in Ireland], it’s one of the few places that says f**king no to bombing babies.”

    He then introduced Native Son, a rarely performed track from his 1987 album, explaining its relevance to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. “This song is about people stealing other people’s land,” he said, while drawing parallels between the plight of Native Americans and Palestinians. His remarks were met with loud applause, followed by a profound silence as he began to play the song.

    Fans online praised the singer:

    “Thank you, such a brave soul ❤”

    “I’m really proud of you, Bryan. Thank you for using your massive platform for Palestine “

    “This right here is a true artist and a true legend!”

    “OMG! I LOVE BRYAN EVEN MORE! I’m literally on the verge of tears!”

  • Here’s why Alex Hales left Islamabad United during PSL 10 playoffs

    Here’s why Alex Hales left Islamabad United during PSL 10 playoffs

    Defending champions Islamabad United were without star opener Alex Hales during the crucial playoff stage of the 10th Pakistan Super League (PSL), and now, the reason for his sudden exit has been revealed.

    According to media reports, England’s opener left the tournament mid-way to attend a close friend’s wedding. Hales flew from Pakistan to Spain for the ceremony, missing Islamabad United’s remaining matches.

    Interestingly, Hales had been among the first international players to return to Pakistan after the tournament was rescheduled following the recent Indian aggression. His early arrival was initially viewed as a strong show of commitment to the franchise.

    However, earlier reports suggested that Hales had only signed up for two matches due to personal reasons, which led to fan speculation about his limited participation.

    This development follows Islamabad United’s underwhelming performance in the first qualifier, where they were defeated by the Quetta Gladiators. Hales was dismissed for a duck after facing just two deliveries in that match.

    Islamabad United now face a do-or-die clash against Lahore Qalandars in Eliminator 2, without one of their most experienced overseas players.

  • ‘If you stop our water, we will stop your breaths’; ISPR chief warns India

    ‘If you stop our water, we will stop your breaths’; ISPR chief warns India

    Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has issued a stern warning to India against blocking Pakistan’s share of water.

    “If you [India] stop our water, we will stop your breaths,” DG ISPR Sharif reportedly said while addressing a public gathering at a university.

    Earlier, in an interview with an international media outlet, the DG ISPR stated, “Nobody should dare to stop Pakistan’s water. We hope such a time never comes, but if it does, the world will witness our actions.”

    Following the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), which killed 26 people, New Delhi suspended the long-standing Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) after accusing Pakistan of involvement, despite failing to provide any evidence so far.

    According to the treaty, the waters of the western rivers, Chenab, Jhelum, and Indus, belong to Pakistan, while the eastern rivers, Beas, Ravi, and Sutlej, are allocated to India. However, India is permitted to use the water from the western rivers for hydroelectric projects, provided it does not divert their flow.

    Pakistan has declared that any act of diverting or blocking its share of water will be considered “an act of war”.

    Earlier this month, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif also warned India, saying that Pakistan would strike any structure built to block the water flow in violation of the IWT.

    “If they attempt to construct such a structure, we will strike and destroy it,” the defence minister stated during an appearance on a private news channel.

    Asif added that stopping water would constitute an act of aggression against Pakistan. “Aggression is not only carried out through artillery shells or gunfire. It has many forms and phases. [Stopping the water] is also a phase of aggression. Such actions can lead nations to die from hunger and thirst,” he asserted.

    However, he also noted, “But for now, we are heading to forums available to us, starting from the Indus Waters Treaty. We will pursue this matter.”

  • Pakistan’s Naila Kiani scales world’s third-highest peak

    Pakistan’s Naila Kiani scales world’s third-highest peak

    Pakistan’s top female mountaineer, Naila Kiani, has achieved another major milestone by successfully summiting the world’s third-highest mountain, Kangchenjunga, at 8,586 metres.

    On Thursday evening, Naila began her final climb from Camp Four and reached the summit early Friday at 6 a.m., proudly raising the Pakistani flag atop the towering peak.

    Kangchenjunga is located at the border between Nepal and India and is the highest mountain in India.


    “Climbing Kangchenjunga is not just a personal milestone,” she said after achieving her feat. “It is a message for all women in Pakistan that they are stronger than they think.”

    With this success, Naila has now scaled 12 of the world’s 14 peaks above 8,000 metres, making her the first and only Pakistani woman to reach this milestone. Her next targets are Shishapangma and Dhaulagiri.

    Naila began her mountaineering journey in 2021 with Gasherbrum II. This was followed by the summit of K2, the world’s second-highest peak, in July 2022, and then Gasherbrum I a month later.

    In 2023, she successfully climbed Annapurna, Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nanga Parbat, Broad Peak, and Cho Oyu.

    In May 2024, she climbed Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest mountain.

    Now, with only two 8,000-metre giants remaining, Naila Kiani is close to completing one of high-altitude mountaineering’s most elite challenges.

  • Nadia Khan reveals her surprising link to AVM Aurangzeb Ahmed

    Nadia Khan reveals her surprising link to AVM Aurangzeb Ahmed

    TV host Nadia Khan has revealed a surprising personal connection to Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed, the Pakistan Air Force hero behind Operation Bunyan Um Marsoos, and also shared an unexpected foodie recommendation: the jalebi at his house is a must-try. 

    Speaking on her morning show on a private TV channel, Nadia shared that AVM Aurangzeb is a close friend of her husband, Faisal Rao. She also showed a photo from 1989, where Faisal and Aurangzeb are seen together with friends at a recreational spot.

    “When I married Faisal in 2021, he told me he had three brothers,” Nadia recalled. “Then he said, ‘I have one more: Aurangzeb. He’s a great fighter pilot.’ They used to talk on the phone for hours. When I finally met him, I was truly impressed. His wife is a graceful woman, and their children are very sharp. And if you haven’t eaten jalebi at their house, then you haven’t really eaten!”

    Nadia added that when she met “Aurangzeb Bhai” for the first time, he spoke only about Pakistan. “He is a loving and caring man. Faisal always says, ‘I don’t want my son to be like me, I want him to be like Aurangzeb.’”

    While many online found Nadia’s revelations touching and unexpected, others were more critical.

    One user commented, “No one remembers you in failure. After success, everyone becomes your relative.” 

    Another wrote, “Don’t you have any recent pictures with him?” 

    A sarcastic remark read, “Does Aurangzeb Sir know your husband chats with him for hours?” 

    One said, “Just give Nadia an award she always finds a reason to stay in the spotlight.”