Tag: Nida Yasir

Morning show host Nida Yasir has yet again sparked outrage on social media after she recounted a recent shopping trip to Gul Plaza while discussing the devastating fire in the shopping mall that claimed at least 71 lives.

Speaking on her morning show, Yasir talked about visiting the building days before the January 17 tragedy. 

“Four to five days before the fire, I needed to buy a coffee machine. I couldn’t find the machine I wanted, so I searched every floor. It felt strange because I had just been there two days ago,” she said.

The host continued detailing her shopping experience. “The people I saw on the media, their faces looked very familiar to me. This entire flower set,” she said, pointing to decorations on her show’s set, “we bought it from there. I used to wear a mask and go there. The shopping was so good there. There were so many amazing items.”

Her comments drew swift criticism from viewers.

“Wherever any incident happens, she was present there two days before it,” one user wrote, mocking what they saw as a pattern in her coverage.

“Why are you smiling? Are you crazy? Instead of talking about your shopping, you should have stayed quiet and expressed sorrow,” another critic commented.

Others accused her of trying to appear relatable in an insensitive manner. “Seriously…how come she is present at every incident. People burned alive, and rather than calling out the government or management, they are telling their shopping stories,” wrote one frustrated viewer.

The Gul Plaza fire broke out around 10 pm on January 17 and tore through the building within minutes. Flames moved from the rear to the front of the plaza, overwhelming rescue efforts. Firefighters spent two days bringing the blaze under control.

Preliminary investigations point to an artificial flower shop as the origin point, where children may have played with matches or lighters. Panic ensued as people rushed toward exits, but closed gates and metal grills blocked access to the roof.

Latest reports revealed that authorities completed post mortem examinations of 71 bodies, though they have identified only a fraction of the victims.

TV host Nida Yasir has apologised for her “choice of words” after facing widespread criticism for accusing Foodpanda riders of lying to pocket extra cash and admitting she deliberately delays their deliveries to “teach them a lesson.”

During a new episode of her morning show, Nida opened with a clarification. “A few days ago, during my programme, I shared my personal experience with you, an experience that was not pleasant. But my mistake was my choice of words, the way I chose to retell that experience,” she said. 

She added that because her show is live, “we often aren’t careful about how we’re coming off.”

She then argued that she should have said “some people” instead of speaking broadly, as she insisted she never meant to target all riders.

“There are so many riders; in fact, the majority of the riders are working very hard to make ends meet. I am not sitting here to hurt anybody,” she said. 

“I carry my heart on my sleeve, but I am human, not an angel, and sometimes what is in our hearts may not always come out right.”

Addressing the riders directly, she concluded: “However many rider friends of mine were hurt, I want to apologise to them. I salute hardworking riders. I didn’t mean to make light of their struggles.”

Yasir had originally said she believes riders “make a habit” of pretending they have no change, so customers must pay extra. 

When she suspects this happens, she tells her driver to fetch change and makes the rider wait, knowing it will delay their next delivery. She said she does this to ensure they “learn a lesson.”

The controversy drew sharp criticism from fellow television host Fiza Ali, who openly condemned Yasir’s remarks.

Fiza highlighted the daily struggles riders face, noting they sacrifice sleep and comfort while risking their lives in harsh weather to deliver food. “Riders are not machines. They are humans with feelings and responsibilities,” she said, adding that while tipping is not compulsory, insulting someone is never acceptable.

She also pointed out that people easily spend 500 rupees on food but hesitate to offer even 20 rupees to riders. “Delivery may be late, but humanity should never be late,” she said.

Her comments became even more jarring after the FoodPanda app itself notified customers to keep the change ready when the rider arrives, clearly indicating that arranging change is the customer’s responsibility.

Foodpanda riders have requested a public apology from morning show host Nida Yasir after she said that they try to con customers. 

The riders stated that her comments were disrespectful and diminished their contributions.

In a video message shared online, the riders emphasized the difficulties they encounter while making deliveries, disputing Yasir’s assertion that they often fabricate stories. 

One rider stated, “You have hurt us and should apologize on the morning show.”

This request surfaced after Yasir stated, during an episode of “Good Morning Pakistan”, that delivery riders cause unnecessary issues. She suggested customers keep the correct amount of money handy and asserted that it is the rider’s duty to give change. “When they are delayed and arrive late for their next deliveries, then they grasp the situation. This has become second nature for many of them,” Yasir commented.

Previously, actress and television host Fiza Ali spoke out against Yasir’s statements. Addressing the everyday challenges faced by delivery riders, Fiza noted, “They navigate heavy rains, storms, and severe weather just to ensure our food reaches us. A mother might be waiting for her son. A child could be wishing for his father to return home soon. Many riders rely on a single bike as their sole means of earning.”

Fiza pointed out the rude treatment riders frequently endure. “We become upset if we don’t receive change; we may behave poorly if our order is late, and we dispute tips. While tipping isn’t mandatory, disrespecting someone is never justifiable,” she commented.

She also emphasized the human aspect of delivery work. “Riders aren’t machines; they are individuals with emotions and duties. If you show compassion today, Allah will assist you during your challenging moments tomorrow,” Fiza concluded.

Yasir’s remarks, which likened the conduct of delivery riders to past incidents involving household staff, have ignited considerable discussion on social media. While some users resonated with her experiences, many aligned with Fiza Ali and the riders, urging compassion, respect, and improved treatment of delivery personnel.

Renowned TV host and actress Nida Yasir has admitted to accidentally announcing an actress’s marriage on live television without confirming the news.

The incident occurred during her special Eid-ul-Fitr show, where she mistakenly included actress Anmol Baloch among the newlyweds of the year.

During the segment, singer Falak Shabbir and actress Sarah Khan congratulated showbiz couples including Mawra Hussain, Ameer Gilani, Kubra Khan, and Gohar Rasheed. Nida Yasir then added Anmol Baloch to the list, sparking widespread speculation about a secret wedding.

Soon after the episode aired, rumours of Anmol Baloch’s marriage began circulating online. The actress quickly stepped forward to clarify that she was not married.

Nida Yasir has now publicly admitted her mistake on her morning show, though she chose not to mention Anmol Baloch by name. She explained that a fellow showbiz personality had told her about the marriage, and without verifying the information, she mentioned it on air.

“The actress called me and said she isn’t married yet,” Nida revealed. “I realised that announcing something like this without confirmation, especially about a girl’s marriage, can be harmful. I made a mistake, and I take full responsibility.”

Nida also said she avoided naming the actress in her apology to prevent the matter from resurfacing in the media.

 
 
Imagine a palmist telling your wife you have four kids from two marriages, while that is completely untrue. 

Director and actor Yasir Nazwaz couldn’t help but laugh when he shared that he once found himself in the strange prediction on Hasna Mana Hai. 

 
Appearing as a guest on the show with host Tabish Hashmi, Yasir shared some funny and surprising stories from his life.
 

 
Yasir remembered a strange moment when a palmist made a completely false claim about his family.

 
“I don’t even remember his name; he had come on Nida’s show. During the break or after the show ended, he randomly said to Nida, ‘You have three kids, but Yasir has four kids.’ Nida responded, ‘What do you mean?’ He added, ‘I did the math; Yasir has four kids and two marriages.’ Nida clarified, ‘No, no, there’s only one marriage and no such thing,’” Yasir Nawaz explained.

Things took an unexpected turn after the palmist’s comment.

 
Yasir Nawaz said, “Later, Nida shared with me that this strange guy had said such things and left. What a foolish man! Fifteen days later, my trainer brought a child, and I held the child for a picture, which was then posted online. People started asking, ‘Whose child is this? What’s going on?’ I’ve dealt with people who are unnecessarily presumptuous like this.”
 

The host asked, “Tell me something, you have so many fans around the world, share a memorable incident with a fan, like at the airport?”

 
 
Yasir Nawaz replied, “This happened in Islamabad. My weight at that time was around 105 or 110 kg. Actually, it was exactly 108 kg. I was quite healthy back then. Nida (my wife) was with me. She was casually dressed in jeans and a T-shirt. A woman approached us. This sweet and innocent woman came up to us. She said, ‘Assalamu Alaikum, I’m a big fan of yours. I’ve watched all your dramas.’ She was so happy. I thanked her, feeling proud. She had her daughter with her.”
 
 
 
But things took a funny turn when the woman mistakenly thought Nida was Yasir’s daughter.  

 
Yasir Nawaz laughed and said, “Now, Nida wasn’t wearing any makeup, the woman was all excited and asked if the girl with me was my daughter. I laughed and said, ‘Yes, she’s like my daughter.’ The woman smiled and said, ‘Oh, Silah right?’ I played along and said, ‘Yes, this is Sila.The woman then asked Silah to come over for a picture. She spent around 10 minutes with us. Nida couldn’t stop laughing the whole time. I joined in the comedic mood too. But after that, I decided to seriously work on reducing my weight. The woman left thanking me, saying she had such a good laugh.”

Television host Nida Yasir has explained why her daughter stays away from social media.

Recently, she spoke about the rules her 15-year-old daughter must follow while taking part in a panel discussion on her show, ‘Good Morning Pakistan.’

One female participant shared her concerns, saying: “My daughter is very fond of making reels, and she uses social media so much that now she is not even paying attention to her studies. If I prohibit her, she becomes rude.”

Nida Yasir replied, “My daughter is more than 15 but she is still not allowed to post Instagram reels by her father even though we are related to the entertainment industry and generally It is believed that people in this industry are liberal.”

She added, “We are from the entertainment industry, but we still do not allow our daughter to use social media in this way.”

Nida Yasir advised the woman that children should not be given too much freedom at a young age and that it is necessary to impose some restrictions on them. “Your daughter is only 15-years-old; she should not be allowed to engage in such activities now.”

She also suggested that the woman ask her husband to be a little stricter with their daughter, stating that “Children always need a father’s strictness in such situations.”

This is the age of extravagant weddings, with most people trying to outdo each other with how much they spend on ostentatious displays of wealth.

Morning show host Nida Yasir got married 22 years ago, when weddings were simpler and less costly.

A clip of Nida’s interview with actor Faisal Qureshi is going viral on social media. Faisal asks Nida about the expenses of her wedding to director Yasir Nawaz.

“There was a time when fans wanted to watch content based on marriage in morning shows, now the trend has changed a lot,” she began, adding that It has been more than 15 years since she started hosting morning shows.

“Only three events were organized for my wedding, the wedding was very grand and luxurious, the Milad and Mayon were held on the same day, later. Mehndi and barat ceremonies were held.”

She said, “22 years have passed since my marriage. I spent one million rupees on three wedding ceremonies and Walimah was entirely from Yasir.”
Nida Yasir and Yasir Nawaz got married in 2002. They now have three children.

Television host Nida Yasir recently spoke about sharing her joys on social media and the response she received from users.

On her morning show, the actress took the opinions of the guest actresses and shared her thoughts.

A short clip of Nida Yasir from this week’s morning show has gone viral on social media, in which she complains about negative reactions.

“If you happily share a picture with your husband, people die of jealousy. And if they get an indication that something is wrong between the couple, it makes them happy,” she said.

“If you buy a new house or a car, no one can bear it. Everyone is just waiting to pull people’s legs.”

Actress Shermeen Ali supported Nida Yasir’s statement by saying, “In reality, people have lost the ability to be happy for others and want everyone to be as miserable as they are.”

Shermeen Ali shared her common opinion, saying, “Nowadays people are very worried. They are worried about themselves, and that’s why they don’t want to see anyone else happy.”