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  • ‘Pakistani mard aur bakwas naa karay?’ Internet in frenzy after Zayn Malik says he was never in love Gigi Hadid

    ‘Pakistani mard aur bakwas naa karay?’ Internet in frenzy after Zayn Malik says he was never in love Gigi Hadid

    Singer Zayn Malik has reignited debate over his past relationship with Gigi Hadid, sending the internet into a frenzy.

    Appearing on Alex Cooper’s podcast, Malik, who dated Hadid for six years and has a daughter with her, said he is unsure he ever loved her.

    “I don’t feel like it was love,” Malik said when asked if he still stood by a comment he made two years ago.

    “I will always love G, because she’s the reason my child is on this Earth, and I have the utmost respect for her. I will always love her, but I don’t know if I was ever IN love with her.”

    Malik’s remarks immediately drew reactions online, with users questioning the nature of his past relationship.

    Many highlighted the public and personal stakes of his statement as one user wrote, “Relationships with men are a humiliation ritual.”

    Another said, “Imagine being in a relationship and having a kid together just for him to say that he was never in love with you. Men are just evil.”

    The timing of Malik’s reflection also came under scrutiny. Six years together, a pregnancy and a high-profile breakup were now being reframed as uncertainty over love.

    “I’m intrigued by how having a baby daddy sucks regardless of your socioeconomic status,” said one, noting that Hadid’s high profile did not protect her from public scrutiny.

    Another said, “I think everybody is forgetting how he was treated in that relationship.”

    Some users focused on Hadid’s personal choices during the relationship. “She let her mother into her sacred marriage… that doesn’t end well!! When you get married and have a child, you are now a family. She should have never let anyone into her marriage. Period,” one post read.

    Malik’s comments also drew attention from the Pakistani community online, who quickly joined the conversation.

    Many users linked his reflections to cultural expectations and identity, noting how aspects of his background might shape public perception.

    “British Pakistani men…” one post began, while another added, “You take the man out of Pakistan not Pakistan out the man.” A third wrote, “Pakistani mard ho aur bakwas na karay aisa ho hi nai sakta.”

    Another user questioned, “Why do you attribute what he said to his Pakistani genetics and not his British ones? He’s 50% European.”

  • Pakistani, Indian cricketers unite in one team

    Pakistani, Indian cricketers unite in one team

    Players from arch-rivals Pakistan and India have once again come together in the same team.

    Pakistani pacer Mohammad Abbas and Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan have come together to play for Nottinghamshire in the County Championship.

    Ishan Kishan is making his County debut, having signed a short-term two-match deal with Nottinghamshire. Mohammad Abbas, meanwhile, continues his consistent run in county cricket. Previously, Mohammad Rizwan and Cheteshwar Pujara had also played together for Sussex, creating headlines for their unique pairing.

    More Indian and Pakistani players may be seen together later this season. Ruturaj Gaikwad is expected to join Yorkshire in July, while Abdullah Shafique is likely to arrive later due to visa delays.

    The current Nottinghamshire XI includes Haseeb Hameed (captain), Ben Slater, Freddie McCann, Joe Clarke, Jack Haynes, Ishan Kishan, Lyndon James, Liam Patterson-White, Farhan Ahmed, Dillon Pennington, and Mohammad Abbas.

  • COAS Gen Asim Munir calls for unity, declares bond between army and people vital

    COAS Gen Asim Munir calls for unity, declares bond between army and people vital

    Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has said that political differences should not cause hatred among people and termed relations between the army and the people the foundation for defeating any enemy.

    Speaking on a Defence Day ceremony at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, Gen Munir said, “For national unity, it is essential that political differences do not turn into hatred.”

    The Army Chief highlighted the protection of minority rights to achieve national unity as per the constitution of Pakistan.

    Commenting on Operation “Azm-e-Istehkam” (Resolve of Stability), he said, “Operation Azm-e-Istahkam is part of the National Action Plan. In this long war, not only the Pakistan Armed Forces and law enforcement agencies but also a large number of civilians, especially from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, have made great sacrifices.”

    He added, “The malicious goals aimed at weakening national unity will not succeed.”

  • July remittances post significant hike

    July remittances post significant hike

    The Pakistani diaspora has sent $3 billion back home in July, 48 percent higher than the previous year, The News has reported.
    State Bank Pakistan (SBP) data shows that remittances from Saudi Arabia increased by 56 percent to $761 million in July, while those from the United Arab Emirates increased by $611 million.
    The percentage reflected a 94 percent surge from the UAE compared to July 2023.

    Remittances from the United Kingdom totaled $443 million, a 45 percent increase from the previous year. Workers also sent $300 million from the United States, a 24 percent hike from last July.
    The research director at AKD Securities Limited, Awais Ashraf said, ‘’This increase is mainly due to the movement of worker remittance into the formal channel, spurred by the reduced rate difference between exchange companies and the interbank market’’.

    Throughout FY24, Pakistan posted a current account deficit of $681 million, equivalent to 0.2 percent of the gross domestic product.

  • Rajeev Khandelwal speaks out against banning Pakistani actors in India

    Rajeev Khandelwal speaks out against banning Pakistani actors in India

    Rajeev Khandelwal speaks out against banning Pakistani actors in India

    At a time when cross-border collaborations between Indian and Pakistani artists have dwindled down to almost zero, Rajeev Khandelwal, the actor famous for drama Kahin To Hoga, has spoken up against the ban.

    In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, Rajeev talked about his experience working with Humayun Saeed’s production and recalled the warm reception he received from Pakistani fans. “The Pakistani audience has always shown me so much love and respect. I remember loving the kind gifts I received and the wonderful conversations.” Khandelwal said.

    He then said, “No artist, whether from Pakistan or anywhere else, should face a ban based on political factors. Such decisions should not dictate the career paths of actors.”

    Rajeev Khandelwal also worked in the Pakistani drama Sun Leyna (2006), which was written by Seema Ghazal and produced by Humayun Saeed.

  • What musical advice did Shani Arshad give to Ali Sethi?

    What musical advice did Shani Arshad give to Ali Sethi?

    Singer, music director and composer Shani Arshad was recently invited as guest in Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast. He discussed his musical journey. He also gave advice to Pakistani singers including Ali Sehti, Atif Aslam, Asim Azhar.


    While giving advice to Ali Sethi, Shani Arshad said, “Ali Sethi should sing a song in English.”
    While offering advice to Atif Aslam, Shani said, “He should be more humble and not think too highly of himself.”

    He expressed concern about the future of Pakistani singers, saying, “Our music scene is lacking because singers aren’t consistently releasing hit songs. For instance, Kaifi Khalil released a new song after ‘Kahani Suno’, but it didn’t gain popularity, even though it was a great song.”

  • Pakistani researcher killed in Portugal

    Pakistani researcher killed in Portugal

     A young researcher from Lahore has been killed in Porto, Portugal, when he resisted a robbery attempt, Geo reported on Friday.

    Family members of the victim, Anthony Shoukat, said he went to Portugal for a research project of Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital.

    They appealed the government to help them bring the victim’s body at the earliest and bring the culprits to justice.

    The victim’s family said Anthony had done his masters from Sweden and his PhD from Germany.

    In March, Fahimuddin, a Pakistani-German, was murdered and his family attacked with a knife in Germany. Fahimuddin had moved from Karachi’s Azizabad neighbourhood to Germany and made it his permanent home.

  • Rana Sanaullah wants ‘stubborn’ Khan to work together, resolve country’s issues

    Rana Sanaullah wants ‘stubborn’ Khan to work together, resolve country’s issues

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Rana Sanaullah proposed a ‘reconciliation offer’ to imprisoned PTI founder Imran Khan. He said that together, all parties can steer the country out of crisis.

    On Geo News’ show ‘Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Saath’, the senior PML-N leader urged the founder of PTI to join the political discussion, stressing that the weak economy ‘can’t handle more political tension’.

    He asked Khan to, “take the matter to a logical conclusion.” The former interior minister said the PTI founder was not even “ready to sit or talk” with anyone.

    Referring to the results of Sunday’s by-polls, the PML-N leader said, “PTI’s supporters and voters did not come out of their homes due to his [Imran Khan] stubbornness.”

  • Film about Karachi’s coast shines at Nepal Festival

    Film about Karachi’s coast shines at Nepal Festival

    A Pakistani film, ‘Sometimes Even The Shore Drowns’ by Mahera Omar has won an award at a film festival in Kathmandu. The documentary got the best international special mention award at the 5th Nepal Cultural International Film Festival.

    The film celebrates the people and animals living near Karachi’s shore. Inspired by Rachel Carson’s book ‘The Edge of the Sea’ from 1955, ‘Sometimes Even The Shore Drowns’ (Kabhi Aisai Bhi Hota Hai Ke Kinare Doob Jate Hain) showcases Karachi’s coastal life.

    Set against the backdrop of life around mangrove forest creeks, busy boats and vessels, and sky that’s always changing, the film explores the delicate wetland ecosystem along the shores of an industrial city.

    Mahera’s earlier films have been screened in Pakistan and at global film festivals such as Film South Asia, Istanbul International Architecture and Urban Films Festival, and Delhi International Film Festival.

  • Bushra Ansari changed after devastating family loss

    Bushra Ansari changed after devastating family loss


    Veteran actor Bushra Ansari and her family went through devastating family losses in recent years.
    Recently, she was a guest on Ramazan transmission Life Green Hai, where she discussed her life, daily routine, and project choices.
    She said, “My life has changed a lot after losing my family,” Bushra Ansari shared. “Losing my sister Sumbul Iqbal during the Covid era was a big shock. We had lost our nephew (Sumbal’s son) before that. Then, shortly after losing my sister, my mother passed away. All this grief has changed a lot in my mindset.”


    Bushra Ansari said, “Losing my sister and nephew made me understand that things we own aren’t so important. I don’t care about houses or fancy things anymore,” she added. “When I was stuck in Canada during Covid, I worried about who would handle everything if I passed away. So, I sold my big house and bought a small apartment to make things easier for everyone.”