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TikToker Kanwal Aftab has dubbed influencers as hypocrites, expressing her anger and disappointment over the lack of support from the influencer community after her husband, Zulqarnain Sikandar, was arrested.

She shared that the main reason influencers fail to grow is that they pull each other down instead of supporting one another, especially during tough times.

Kanwal mentioned in her Instagram stories that one follower posted a story in support of Zulqarnain, denying all allegations against him. However, none of their influencer friends have come forward to back him publicly.

She further said, “We have so many friends, but in times like this, no one truly stands by you. Out of 100% of our friends, only a few called to ask about our situation. The rest are silent. It’s easy to call and offer help, but no one follows through.”

Kanwal criticised fellow TikTokers, saying, “When someone is in trouble, everyone calls just to gossip and enjoy the drama. They watch others’ struggles as entertainment but never help. They say, ‘Let us know if you need anything,’ but when help is needed, no one is there.”

She also shared her frustration about the influencer community, saying, “This is why I find the social media world so fake. In every other industry, people support each other, but the social media world is full of hypocrisy and lies.”

Two days ago, Punjab police arrested popular TikTokers Zulqarnain Sikandar, Rehan Malik, and Tayyab Butt. The police filed cases against them for displaying weapons.

According to the police, Zulqarnain and his friends were arrested for showing off firearms in public.

Legendary actress Bushra Ansari has responded to users criticising her on social media.

Like many other artists, Ansari also makes vlogs on her social accounts, where she often talks about domestic issues, married life, son-in-law, and social matters on her channel.

She recently discussed her cheerful personality, second marriage, and the criticism she has received in her vlogs.

She said, “People tell me that at this age, I should recite Allahu Allah. I say Allahu Allah five times a day; everyone has their own way of remembering Allah.”

She added, “People ask, how did you get married after 36 years? To this, I tell everyone that I did not get married; it happened. Allah had written that I would get married at this age.”

She continued, “I have married off my children and raised them. When my daughters were small, if I had been asked to get married at that time, I would never have gotten married. Even if someone had given me 5 or 10 crore rupees and told me to get married, I would have refused.”

She also said, “I have earned and eaten my entire life; maybe I would not have married yet, but when a person is alone, and what Allah has written, that is what remains.”

Bushra Ansari’s candid responses have shed light on her personal choices and the criticism she has faced, emphasising her belief in following what Allah has destined.

Imagine receiving 200 messages from a fan and then having them show up at your doorstep with gifts. Actress Rabab Hashim experienced just that.

Appearing as a guest on Hasna Mana Hai, the host, Tabish Hashmi, asked Rabab about any surprising fan experiences, to which she shared the shocking story.

“I was receiving a lot of messages from an account on Instagram, around 200 in a day. I thought it was just a random thing, but then something strange happened,” she said.

The Sila-e-Muhabbat actress was enjoying a day off at home when she suddenly heard the doorbell. “When I opened the door, a woman and a man from interior Sindh were standing outside, holding a basket filled with gifts. They insisted that I accept the gifts because they had travelled a long distance,” Rabab recalled.

She explained that although she accepted the gifts, the situation grew more uncomfortable when the couple wouldn’t leave. “They stayed outside my house,” she added.

As they were about to leave, Rabab asked, “How did you get to my house?” She then returned the gifts, saying, “I can’t keep these.” However, she kept receiving strange messages from them.

In the latest episode of Qarz e Jaan, Nashwa is planning her mother, Bisma’s, marriage to Asim. But we worry about how her grandmother and Bakhtiyar will react. Nashwa’s emotions are portrayed beautifully in the drama. The question is, will she have to pay the price by agreeing to marry Ammar and reopening Maheen’s murder case?

There was a lovely and heartwarming scene where Nashwa and Asim talk. Nashwa, played by Yumna Zaidi, shows determination to fight for her mother’s happiness. She even convinces her grandmother to support Bisma. We learn that Bisma married Behzaad instead of Asim because her grandmother forced her to marry a terminally ill man.

Faisal Rehman’s return to the screen was wonderful, too. His interaction with Nashwa felt natural and emotional. He reminded us of the good old days of memorable performances.

Nashwa also seems to acknowledge her feelings for Burhan when she sees him talking to her cousin. The moment leads her to invite Asim to the event at their place, but the connection between these actions is unclear.

Ammar surprisingly complies with Nashwa’s request by agreeing to empty the room she asked for for a while. This scene is tense as Ammar’s friend awkwardly approaches Nashwa, to which Ammar reacts and kicks his friend out of the house.

Ammar tells his friend not to bother girls in his family. It highlights a sad reality where some harassers think it’s okay to mistreat women from other families.

It also brings about another possibility: Could this conflict cause Ammar’s friend to leak information about Maheen’s case? Or will Nashwa see Ammar in a better light?

The drama shows how widows are mistreated in affluent and educated families. It highlights the stigma that widows bring bad luck and should live without joy.

Burhan not knowing Nashwa’s identity seems odd since he’s shown to be thorough. Wouldn’t he have found out about her connection to Ammar?