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  • Dr Arif Alvi, wife open up on personal life, marriage

    President Dr Arif Alvi and First Lady Mrs Samina Arif Alvi recently opened up on their personal life, relationship dynamics and revealed how they got married.

    Appearing on Nida Yasir’s show, Dr Alvi and Mrs Samina shared that they are second cousins. When Yasir, in her typical style, asked if their marriage was an arranged or love, the president said that it was a “mix,” adding that they have an age difference of five years.

    President Alvi also shared that he would write letters to his wife after their marriage.

    Talking about their relationship dynamics, President Alvi and his wife shared that they joke around with each other at home but no one takes any offence. President Alvi said that he feels that Samina has a better sense of humour than him.

    “There are times when she objects to what I would wear and I’d ask her if I had ever criticised what she wore,” joked President Alvi to which Samina added that he never really listens to her.

    “We’ve been married for almost 50 years now and I have never asked her to change the way she dresses,” said the president to which Samina responded: “That’s because I always dress well.”

    Read more – Pakistani dramas are depressing, says First Lady Samina Alvi

    The couple have one son and three daughters together, all of who are married.

    Talking about their children, the duo said that while Samina did the personal grooming of the children, President Alvi looked after their studies.

    “It was from Grade 9 to 12 that I taught them,” said Dr Alvi, adding: “Samina was the one who groomed them otherwise.”

    “It was a big task to help our son with the studies,” said Samina. “I think because sons are the troublemakers. Daughters, on the other hand, are timider. They listen to whatever you tell them.”

    “We tried to make our children understand the importance of education to a point that the only thing they thought about was education,” said President Alvi. “That wasn’t what we wanted so we started focusing on other aspects as well. Even after our daughters were married, all they could think about was studying. I told them there was more to life than studying, raise your kids.”

    Meanwhile, President Alvi also gave viewers a glimpse into his childhood saying that growing up he was a very naughty child, according to his elder. He said that he deeply misses his school days adding that his father was very strict and he was very close to his mother.

  • VIDEO: Nida, Yasir Nawaz get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

    VIDEO: Nida, Yasir Nawaz get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

    Nida Yasir and husband Yasir Nawaz have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

    Sharing pictures of themselves getting vaccinated, Yasir said: “First dose of COVID-19 vaccine from South City hospital [in Karachi].”

    Nida also shared a short video clip of herself getting the first dose.

    “First dose [of] COVID-19 vaccine,” wrote Nida in the caption.

    After getting the dose, Nida can be heard praising the healthcare worker who administered her the vaccine.

    “Wah kya halka hath hai. Pata hi nahi chala, mein toh darr rahi thi.“

    Last year in May, Nida, Yasir and their daughter had tested positive for the virus and were isolating themselves at home. After recovering, they had also donated their plasma to help coronavirus patients in critical conditions.

    Meanwhile, an Instagram user commented on Nida’s post that how is she able to get the dose when she’s not above the age of 50. Nida replied and cleared that they have received a private vaccine dose, which is is now available for all age groups in Pakistan.

  • Turkey, Maldives emerge celebrity pandemic vacation hotspots

    Turkey, Maldives emerge celebrity pandemic vacation hotspots

    If you’re an avid social media user like us, who loves following celebrities, chances are you have seen some of them jetting off to luxury destinations in recent weeks – despite rising coronavirus infection rates and restrictions across the world.

    From Imran Abbas to Sarah Khan to Bollywood stars including Madhuri Dixit, Janhvi Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor, several celebrities have been spotted vacationing in Turkey and Maldives.

    Imran Abbas

    Abbas has been keeping us updated with his whereabouts by sharing photos of himself in Turkey. The actor has also been spotted hanging out with several Turkish actors including Yeşim Ceren Bozoğlu, who essays the role of Hazal Hatun in Kurulus: Osman.

    Last month, Abbas also visited the sets of the popular dramas Diriliş: Ertuğrul and Kuruluş: Osman, where actor Celal Al presented him with a handmade flag from the historical series.

    Meanwhile, the Pakistani actor is also all set to host a Ramzan transmission from Istanbul titled Baraan e Rehmat, which will be co-hosted by Reema Khan from Pakistan.

    Sarah Khan and Falak Shabbir

    Sarah and Falak, who tied the knot during the lockdown, have jetted off to Turkey for what appears to be their honeymoon.

    The couple has been sharing loved up photos with each other giving us all the feels besides a serious case of wanderlust.

    Sumbul Iqbal

    Sumbul Iqbal seems to be having the time of her life in Turkey. The Dulhan star shared some gorgeous clicks of herself with fans on her Instagram.

    Iqbal is giving us major fashion inspo also.

    Sumbul is enjoying her Turkish vacation with sister Kompal Iqbal.

    Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt

    Power couple Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt certainly know how to enjoy a getaway and show it too.

    Though the couple was in the country for an ad campaign, they sure struck a balance between work and pleasure.

    The couple also went for a cruise on the Bosphorus.

    Nida Yasir

    Nida was spotted enjoying some family time in Turkey back in February.

    Zara Noor Abbas

    Actress Mariam Mirza and Zara Noor Abbas are recently in Turkey. Mariam Mirza shared pictures, enjoying her holidays with her husband in Turkey and Zara is also having fun there with her freind.

    Fawad Khan

    Recently, Fawad Khan and wife Sadaf were also spotted in Turkey. The photos and videos shared on social media show that they are accompanied by their friends and industry mates.

    This is their first public appearance after the birth of their child. Producer Ammara Hikmat and others shared the snaps on their Instagram stories.

    Madhuri Dixit

    Madhuri Dixit has joined the long list of Bollywood celebrities who went to the Maldives for a family holiday recently.

    The actor has been sharing snippets from her Maldives vacation, which she is enjoying with her husband and sons.

    Dixit’s Maldives itinerary also included thrilling water sports experiences, snorkelling and a date night with husband.

    Janhvi Kapoor

    Janhvi Kapoor is enjoying a vacation in the Maldives with her friends. The actor posted pictures of herself looking absolutely gorgeous in beach wear.

    “Last to get on the Maldives bandwagon but I fully get the hype,” said the actor.

    Dia Mirza

    Dia Mirza, who recently announced that she is expecting, spent the past few days holidaying in the Maldives with her husband Vaibhav Rekhi.

    In fact, Dia announced her pregnancy with a sunset shot from her vacation.

    Shraddha Kapoor

  • Nida Yasir reacts to backlash over inviting ‘Pawri Girl’

    Nida Yasir reacts to backlash over inviting ‘Pawri Girl’

    Nida Yasir received backlash over inviting Pawri Girl’, Dananeerr Mobeen to her morning show and Nida hit back at trolls who were criticising her.

    Sharing a video of herself recreating the viral video with Mobeen and ACCA topper, Zara Naeem, she wrote: “Pawri hori he. proud of you girls”. An Instagram user commented and wrote: “Qsmy ap kisi ko ni chortii,” on which Nida responded, “I take it as a compliment.”

    Another Instagram user commented: “Nida baji ap bht nhi intahai farig hai, matlab isay bhi bula lia?” to which she replied, “Alhamdulillah ap se kam farig hu logo ko zaleel ni karti.”

    In another video, posted by Nida, she thanked Mobeen for bringing a smile to her face. “Thanx Dananeerr for bringing a smile on my face after 2 weeks, loved the show today.”

    It is pertinent to mention here that Nida’s mother Fehmida Nasreen passed away a few days back. Confirming the news on social media and sharing a throwback family photo with her mother, Nida wrote, “Our lovely strong and fighter mother left us alone.”

  • IN PICTURES: Nida Yasir’s star-studded birthday

    IN PICTURES: Nida Yasir’s star-studded birthday

    Queen of morning shows Nida Yasir celebrated her birthday on a bright Sunday afternoon at The Forest in Karachi.

    All of Nida and husband Yasir Nawaz’s friends including Bushra Ansari, Javed Sheikh, Zeba Bakhtiar, Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Iqra Aziz, Yasir Hussain and Faysal Quraishi were present on the occasion.

    Check out pictures and videos from the star-studded party below:

    The birthday girl also shared a short video of her birthday highlights on social media the next day.

    Meanwhile, this year Nida is all set to make her debut as a film producer with Chakkar.

  • Fresh ambience and delectable food: Yasir Nawaz’s ‘TheForest’ is a must-visit

    Fresh ambience and delectable food: Yasir Nawaz’s ‘TheForest’ is a must-visit

    Just a few weeks before COVID-19 forced a lockdown across the country, noted actor and producer Yasir Nawaz opened a new restaurant TheForest in the heart of Clifton, Karachi. Though I was unable to visit the place when it first opened its doors, post-lockdown I decided to check it out after hearing some rave reviews about it from friends and colleagues.

    The first thing that strikes you when you enter the restaurant is the huge mural of a lion on one wall. The painting instantly brightens up the mood. There are huge trees all around, which give the place a very rustic look and give the impression of a campsite in the middle of a forest. The outdoor and open-air setting of the restaurant is great in these COVID times and I can see myself spending winter nights with my family here. Once the weather is better, it’ll be a fantastic place for a night out or just to simply hang out.

    Though Yasir, in one of his interviews said that the menu will mostly focus on desi cuisine, there is something for everybody. From karahis and BBQ to Chinese and burgers, TheForest’s menu has it all. In fact, I have to add here that it is a bit of a task to choose the dishes given the variety.

    From the starters, we ordered The Forest Platter and it was simply yum. The platter included stuffed chicken, wings, pakora bites and two dips. Everything in the platter was brilliant and cooked to perfection.

    The Forest Platter

    For our main course, we decided to go desi and ordered a BBQ Platter, Mutton Handi and Chicken Handi. Out of them, the chicken handi was definitely my favourite. The chicken was very tender and the dish had the perfect blend of spices. The Mutton Handi was also good and spicy but the Chicken Handi won my tastebuds.

    On the other hand, the BBQ Platter took my breath away with its size. The platter was huge and was good enough for six to seven people. It included grilled fish, chicken malai boti, seekh kabab, BBQ Prawns as well as rice and naan among other things. Each item on this platter was succulent and well-cooked, with just the right amount of spices and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

    BBQ Platter

    We ended our meal with a creamy and very satisfying kulfi which hit all the right spots for the perfect sweet ending.

    Yasir told me that he took six months to set up the restaurant and I have to say that his hard work shone through. From the ambience to the food, everything was well-thought-out and polished till it was perfect. The hosts were very graceful towards their guests and ensured that no one left dissatisfied, which was probably another reason why I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. If you’re looking to spend a nice, relaxed evening with your family or friends, I’d highly recommend TheForest.

  • IN PICTURES: Amal Muneeb’s first birthday party

    IN PICTURES: Amal Muneeb’s first birthday party

    If there is one thing we know about the Khan twins is that they like to go big. And that is exactly what Aiman Khan did on her baby’s first birthday. Aiman and husband Muneeb Butt threw a big, fruity-themed birthday bash for their bundle of joy and the fun, colourful pictures from the event gave us a heavy dose of FOMO.

    Check out all the pictures from the birthday party:

    Starting with a super-cute picture of baby Amal

    And another one

    Just some of the birthday girl’s favourite things

    Time for some family portraits

    Cake Cutting

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    ‘The happy parents’ – Aiman and Muneeb

    Aiman looks absolutely radiant

    “Best friends” Aiman and Amal

    Daddy’s girl

    Read more – Aiman Khan is upset over leaked pictures of baby shower

    We don’t blame Khala Minal Khan for wanting to squish those cheeks

    Aiman and Muneeb friends from the industry including Sarah Khan, Falak Shabir, Nida Yasir, Momal Sheikh and Yasir Hussain were also part of the celebrations.

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    Pictures courtesy Abdul Samad Zia

  • ‘Plz forgive me’: Nida Yasir apologises for being ‘insensitive’ towards rape victim’s family

    ‘Plz forgive me’: Nida Yasir apologises for being ‘insensitive’ towards rape victim’s family

    Nida Yasir is without a doubt controversy’s favourite child. Her morning show has sparked more controversies than you can count and the host appears to have found herself in hot water once again after she invited the family of four-year-old Marwah, who was brutally gang-raped and murdered, on her show and questioned them about the mortifying incident. Several viewers thought that Nida was insensitive in her questioning and forced the victim’s family to relive the horror. They then took to social media to express their distaste and outrage over the matter. As the clips from the show began to circulate on social media, users started calling for a boycott of Nida and her show and demanded PEMRA to take notice.

    https://twitter.com/uhreebs/status/1306326470177021953?s=20

    Following the outrage, Nida posted an apology video in which she responded to the backlash and explained what went on behind the scenes.

    “I’ve heard a few people are upset with me over the questions I asked Marwah’s family”, said Nida.

    “First of all I’d like to apologise,” said the morning show host. “If I unconsciously hurt anyone’s intentions with my words and the questions I asked Marwah’s parents.”

    Nida then went onto say that her shows are planned a week in advance and that her only goal is to make sure that her viewers are entertained with her show.

    She then revealed that her team did not approach Marwah’s family, but the victim’s family approached the show because they wanted media coverage and attention. She said that she cancelled whatever she had planned for the day and decided to invite them to her show.

    “God is witness”, said Nida. “I did not do this for TRPs. Ours is an entertainment show, not a news show. We get ratings and TRPs on shows which have excitement in them. Such shows are depressing, even I get depressed doing them.”

    “But Marwah’s needed my support at this point and I considered it my duty to invite them to my show. And you will not believe it but two days after my show, Marwah’s rapist was caught. Her family is very grateful to me. They are poor people and were in a dire state before they got some financial support because of our show,” shared Nida.

    Almost close to tears, Nida further said: “I cannot return Marwah to them, but they only felt relieved once the rapist was caught.”

    “In any case, I would like to apologise again if I hurt anyone. I am also a human being. I also got shocked at the revelations,” she continued.

    “Please forgive me, I am a human being after all. And I hope that I will be me more careful in the future,” pleaded the host.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CFO5ilJBruU/

    Later, when a social media user commented that Nida did not let “the poor mother grief for her child properly”, Nida said the lady on the show was not Marwah’s mother and urged everyone to watch the complete show before passing any judgement. It is pertinent to mention here that the lady in question was Marwah’s grandmother.

    Four-year-old Marwah, a resident of Karachi, had gone to a shop on the morning of September 4 when she went missing. Two days later, her body was found from a garbage collection point in the locality. As per the latest reports, an anti-terrorism court in Karachi has remanded three suspects in police custody. The investigating officer told the court that during the course of the investigation and as per statements of witnesses, it was discovered that the minor girl was subjected to sexual assault. One of the suspects has also reportedly confessed to his crime and revealed that the minor girl died after being gang-raped.

  • Agha Ali, Hina Altaf criticised for promoting fatphobia

    Agha Ali, Hina Altaf criticised for promoting fatphobia

    There is never a dull day with Pakistani celebrities around because someone ends up passing a problematic statement. And the irony is that most of these statements are passed on Nida Yasir’s morning show Good Morning Pakistan.

    Read more – Mawra Hocane sparks outrage for comments on eve-teasing

    The latest to come in the line of fire is newlyweds Hina Altaf and Agha Ali. In a video clip going viral on social media, Hina and Agha shared that at the time of their marriage, the only promise that Agha took from Hina was that she will never get fat or gain weight. The clip is from an Eid Special Show (1:15:07 onwards) of Yasir’s Good Morning Pakistan in which Hina and Altaf appeared for the first time as a married couple.

    While talking to the host, Agha and Hina were sharing snippets about their married life, when the topic moved towards food and gymming. When the two shared that they are both foodies, Nida asked if they have a tendency to gain weight.

    In response, Agha said: “At the time of our wedding, I only took one promise from Hina.”

    “Please moti mat hona (Don’t gain weight),” chimed in Hina while laughing. She added that whenever she is eating and Agha walks by, he remarks, “Bas eik hee wada liya tha (I only took one promise).”

    Hina joked that she took the same promise because it is a difficult one to fulfill. The trio then discussed how Agha is looking slimmer and that Hina will soon work on losing weight.

    Soon after the clip went viral, social media users called out the couple for promoting fatphobia and unrealistic beauty standards. They also criticised the actors of being “tone-deaf” and passing problematic statements.

    https://twitter.com/deadbitchhhh/status/1292063358959734784?s=20

    Do you think the couple deserves this criticism or it is their private matter? Let us know in the comments.

  • Mehwish Hayat denies reports claiming she is corona-positive

    Mehwish Hayat denies reports claiming she is corona-positive

    Mehwish Hayat has become the latest celebrity to fall victim to COVID-19 misinformation after an entertainment portal reported that the actor has tested positive for COVID-19.

    Read more – Rubina Ashraf reportedly hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19

    Mehwish was quick to deny the report and slammed the outlet for spreading fake news for “likes” and “followers”.

    “This has caused a great deal of distress to family and friends,” remarked the actor.

    She also asked the media outlet to take down the “fake news” immediately.

    Meanwhile, celebrities who tested positive for COVID-19 include Rubina Ashraf, Nida Yasir, Yasir Nawaz, Alizeh Shah, Sakina Samo, Abrar ul Haq and Naveed Raza.