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  • Sahir Ali Bagga demands credit from Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for ‘Zaroori Tha’

    Sahir Ali Bagga demands credit from Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for ‘Zaroori Tha’

    The ongoing dispute between Sahir Ali Bagga and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has escalated to new heights. Bagga has now taken to Facebook to express his grievances, asking for proper credit as the composer of the popular song ‘Zaruri Tha’.

    Despite his apology in the end, Bagga remains firm in his stance, urging Khan to acknowledge his contribution to the project. As tensions continue, the ongoing conflict between these two musical giants keeps grabbing attention in the headlines.
    A few days ago, Bagga made headlines after calling out Rahat Fateh Ali Khan blatantly.


    The singer recently explained why he wrote against Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. He stated that as a committed composer, he seeks proper credit for the composition of the hit song ‘Zaruri Tha’, which has achieved significant success on YouTube.


    “The desire of a star maker is not just money. I am also a composer whom I am very proud of that my ALLAH has given me the ability to work hard for the talent of my country, and there is no doubt that Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is the best talent of Pakistan. I have always tried to make the talent of our Pakistan recognized all over the world, and in helping this initiative, Yousaf Salahudin Sahab helped me in the form of Virsa Heritage, and many stars were also made. I created a song, titled (ZAROORI THAA), this is the song that I myself did not know that I would create this song and it would become a historical song of the Pakistan music industry, today, this song is at the top in terms of Pakistani music industry, and content, it’s very close to 2 billion views on YouTube in one play, and if my right is only to be given as a creator, which only the hero of this project Rahat Fateh Ali Khan can give; and for some reason he is not giving it, he should explain why he is not giving me the credit for this achievement. And if I have called someone a hypocrite, then I have called every person a hypocrite who wants to hide the truth and is trying to kill someone’s right, ALLAH has blessed Rahat Fateh Ali Khan with good abilities, he should give me my right as a humanity. I have many other pieces of evidence with me and on YouTube where Rahat Fateh Ali Khan did not give me credit, I still request that I be given credit because I do not want the juniors who idealize me to face problems in their struggle, and I should be given my right. Apart from this, I have no intention of saying anything bad about anyone. Thank you”

  • Sidhu Moose Wala’s parents welcome baby boy

    Sidhu Moose Wala’s parents welcome baby boy

    The parents of late Punjabi Indian rapper Shubhdeep Singh, also known as Sidhu Moosewala, have welcomed a baby boy in the family. Sidhu Moose Wala’s dad, Balkaur Singh, shared the news on Instagram, thanking everyone who has supported the family. He posted a photo of the newborn alongside a picture of Sidhu Moose Wala, showing that even though the famous rapper is gone, his memory lives on.
    “With the blessings of millions of souls who love Shubdeep, the Almighty has put Shubh’s younger brother in our bag.”

    “With the blessings of Waheguru, the family is healthy and thankful to all the well-wishers for their immense love,” he wrote.

    The singer’s mom, Charan Kaur, who is 58-years-old, and his dad, Balkaur Singh, who is 60, had only the one child before the arrival of the younger sibling.

    Last week, Singh wrote in Punjabi on his Facebook, “We are thankful to Sidhu’s well-wishers who are worried about our family. But we want to tell you not to believe the many stories being spread about the family.” The post was put up after Indian media reported about the pregnancy.

    But while they celebrate this moment, they’re still waiting for justice. Sidhu Moose Wala’s killers haven’t been caught yet, despite efforts from the police and other agencies.

  • Senator withdraws resolution to ban Social Media in Pakistan

    Senator withdraws resolution to ban Social Media in Pakistan

    Senator Bahramand Khan Tangi has withdrawn his resolution aimed at imposing a blanket ban on several major social media platforms in the country.

    The resolution, which sparked controversy before its introduction in the house, called for the government to prohibit access to Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, citing concerns over their perceived negative impact on the younger generation.

    Even before reaching the floor of the house, Tangi’s resolution faced significant criticism from digital rights activists and journalists.

    Critics argued that the proposed ban would further restrict freedom of expression in Pakistan. The timing of the resolution’s emergence added to its contentious nature, coinciding with ongoing disruptions to access X following allegations of electoral rigging during the February 8 polls.

    Senator Brahmand Tangi, who was expelled by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) one month ago, had moved a resolution in the senate asking that all social media platforms including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram be banned in Pakistan to protect the next generation from what he has dubbed their “negative and devastating” effects.

    Tangi was expelled by the PPP last month after he went against party policy and remained silent on a resolution asking for delay in Balochistan and KP general elections. However, DAWN has reported that the party has till now not moved a reference against him.
    The resolution has alleged that social media platforms were being used to promote norms “against our culture and religion” and creating hatred among the general populace.

    The document also charges the platforms with being used to run “malicious” campaigns against the army and spreading fake news.
    PPP has said that the senator should not use the party’s name anymore, swiftly distancing itself from the controversial resolution. Nonetheless, it will be on Monday’s agenda.

    Senator Tangi is set to retire on March 11.

  • Election 2024: Meme game going strong

    Election 2024: Meme game going strong

    Polling day is over but the results are STILL not released in full and voters are fed up. They’re dealing with the delay in the best way they know, with memes about politics. The memes are spreading quickly on social media like Facebook and Twitter.
    Check out a few below:

  • Palestinian content leaves Israel miles behind on social media

    Palestinian content leaves Israel miles behind on social media

    While activists and civilians flood the streets across the world protesting for Palestine, social media is actively reflecting the changing tides. Currently, the hashtag #FreePalestine has over 2 billion views on TikTok, while in contrast the hashtag #standwithIsrael has over 162.8 million views.

    In a statement posted on Monday, the social media platform responded to US Representative (R) Mike Gallagher’s allegations that TikTok was “controlled by America’s s foremost adversary, one that does not share our interests or our values: the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)”, calling for America to ban the app.

    TikTok said the overwhelming support teens have for Palestine is dominating the app’s algorithm.

    “Support for Israel (as compared to sympathy for Palestine) has been lower among younger Americans for some time. This is evidenced by looking at Gallup polling data of millennials dating as far back as 2010, long before TikTok even existed. A March 2023 Gallup poll, before the war, shows young adults have rapidly shifting attitudes towards the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. While an Echelon poll from October 26, 2023 shows that US TikTok users under 40 are more likely to support Israel (33% vs 28% for Palestine), and the proportions broadly reflect the split in the general under 40 population (32% for Israel, 23% for Palestine).”

    Other social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram show more audiences engage with the pro-Palestinian content than with Israel’s. Instagram shows that the hashtag #FreePalestine has over 6 million views, while in comparison #IstandwithIsrael has gained only 233,000 views.

    Instagram was being taken to task by users for censoring and shadow banning prominent pro-Palestinian voices who were reporting on the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Freelance journalist Plestia Alaqad reported her Instagram account was hacked.

    Furthermore, journalist Ahmed reported he was locked out of his Instagram account and was warned it would be shut down for violating the company’s guideline.

    On Facebook, the #FreePalestine hashtag has over 11 million views while in comparison the #IstandwithIsrael hashtag has over 323,000 views.

  • Instagram page, Eye on Palestine, restored

    Instagram page, Eye on Palestine, restored

    According to officials from Meta, the owner of Eye of Palestine has been given access to their account.

    Previously, the widely followed Instagram account Eye on Palestine (@eye.on.palestine), that had been extensively covering the situation in Gaza, has been removed by Meta.

    It reportedly had more than six million followers.

    It also had a second page created as a back-up which was also removed.

    People react:

    Here is how can make sure you are able to keep up with all the posts of other similar accounts that are being censored:

  • Meta sued by 40 US states for causing mental health problems

    Meta sued by 40 US states for causing mental health problems

    40 US states sued Meta — the owner company of Facebook and Instagram.

    The renowned tech company has been accused to have caused mental health crises in youth. The attorneys general said that these social media apps tend to “exploit and manipulate” children.

    The case highlights dangers of social media platforms stemming from their focus on financial gain. The young users are exploited using a business model to get them addicted to spending too much time on social media, which can consequently harm their mental health.

    According to the complaint, various researches show that youth using Meta’s social media platforms undergo depression, anxiety, insomnia, interference with education and daily life, and many other mental health related issues .

    The complaint was made in 2021 after Meta’s own research showed the company was aware of the harm Instagram was causing to young people, especially girls.

    These states have requested the court to impose heavy fines on Meta and order them to pay compensation.

  • Instagram users say no views when people post pro Palestine content

    Instagram users say no views when people post pro Palestine content

    As the civilian death toll from Israel’s bombing of Gaza continues to rise Instagram users have complained that they are not getting views on pro Palestine content.

    While more than a 1000 Palestinians are dead, including more than 600 children, others are struggling to survive through Israel’s embargo on food, water, electricity, and other basic services.

    Israel’s atrocities in Gaza have resulted in people around the world raising their voice on social media and sharing footage.

    This also includes Pakistani influencers and Instagram users with a significant amount of following.

    They are now highlighting that the viewership on their Instagram stories has starkly decreased every since they started sharing pro-Palestinian content.

    This has not happened for the first time.

    Instagram (i.e. Meta) is known to deliberately restrict the outreach of content that is in support of Palestine or merely stating facts that put Israel in a bad light.

    Quds News Network, the largest Palestinian news outlet, has said that Meta has suspended it’s page on Israel’s complaint.

  • No social media allowed for Punjab Government employees

    No social media allowed for Punjab Government employees

    The Services and General Administration Department Punjab has issued a letter to government officers restricting them from expressing their personal opinions on social media and commenting on conventional as well as social media.

    In view of the increasing trend of using social media among newly recruited government officers, the Punjab government has imposed a ban on Grade 17 officers, including assistant commissioners, on expressing their opinions on social media and media.
    The letter says that according to the civil services rules, giving statements in the media and social media based on one’s personal opinion is a violation of the rules.

    The letter says, “The young officers of PAS/PMS in BS-17, posted against various slots in the field as well as in the Secretariat, are considered as the face of the Provincial Government. However, it has been observed with grave-concern that these officers often engage themselves with social media i.e. Websites, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram, Microblogging, TikTok, YouTube etc, without taking into consideration of its fall out amongst public at large, especially using the social media in official capacity.”

    It further states, “Often, the views/ comments/ conduct/ personal opinion of the officers, may either harm the national security; or offend public order, decency or morality; or amount to contempt of court or defamation or incitement to an offence; or propagate sectarian creeds and capable of embarrassing the government, which is tantamount to misconduct and inefficiency under the rules.”

    It also warned that strict action will be taken against those violating the instructions.

  • Superstar Mahira Khan ties the knot with Salim Karim in intimate ceremony

    Superstar Mahira Khan ties the knot with Salim Karim in intimate ceremony

    Pakistan’s sweetheart Mahira Khan made social media sob last night when videos emerged of her intimate wedding to longtime beau Salim Karim. In a posted on Instagram by her brother Hissan Khan, the actress looked absolutely breathtaking in an ivory lengha choli along with a patterned veil and her hair in a bun, as she hugged her betrothed at the altar.

    In another clip posted by her manager Anushay T Khan, Mahira and her beau could be seen shedding tears as they walked towards each other on their wedding day. The video moved social media users, many getting emotional while watching the sobbing couple.

    The details we know are that the wedding took place in an undisclosed location in Bhurban, with only childhood friends and family members present who weren’t allowed to keep their phones during the three day ceremony. Esteemed wedding destination photgrapher Izzah Shaheen Malik was selected for the photographs and video coverage of the event. Mahira Khan had reportedly picked Faraz Mannan for her big day.

    Rumors began circulating that the Pakistani superstar was finally committed and in love when in 2020 during an interview with Samina Peerzada, Mahira confirmed that she was in love and disclosed that the person was not from the industry. In a live talk hosted by fashion designer HSY, the actress gushed about her beau saying:

    “There’s a line in Humsafar which I thought was beautiful, where Ashar says to Khirad, ‘Pata nahi tum mujhay kis naiki ke badlay mein mili ho’ and I think the same about him. I must have done something good in my life that God has sent him my way.”

    Mahira’s beau Salim Karim is a business tycoon, the CEO of the startup Simpaisa, and also a professional DJ.

    This is the ‘Verna’ superstar’s second marriage. She divorced first husband Ali Asghar in 2015, with whom she shares a son Azlan.

    We’re sending our sincerest congratulations to the happy pair, and are eagerly waiting for more pictures to arrive of the joyous occasion.