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Hearing on whether to implement Facebook ban to be held on 27th March

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Chief Justice Islamabad High Court (IHC) Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui has said that the court will take a decision on whether Facebook ban should be implemented in Pakistan or not in the next hearing.

The hearing will be held on March 27th, the idea behind this ban is to have all controversial content removed from the social media platform.

A suspect was arrested on account of sharing and spreading controversial content via social media.

The DG FIA apprised the IHC that the agency was keeping at least three suspects under constant surveillance and that the names of a few more suspected persons were also placed on the Exit Control List (ECL).

“A mobile phone and a laptop have also been recovered from the suspect’s possession which now rests with forensic officials,”  said an FIA Official

Justice Siddiqui, remarked that time should be given to the Facebook management and until then he said:

“it was important to ban Facebook in Pakistan.” 

According to Monthly Brands, Siddiqui also added “if we do not have the platform to update selfies, check-ins & food images then we will surely not die.”

Momina Mustehsan’s Nerdy Look & Photoshoot Is Creating Buzz

Social media always needs a reason to be obsessed with Coke Studio’s ultimate star, Momina Mustehsan. From her pretty looks to her personal life, the girl always stays in the limelight!

Recently, Momina Mustehsan was spotted wearing spectacles at various events and her fans found another reason to go gaga as they couldn’t stop gushing over her.

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Stunnerrr ?? #mominamustehsan #fanforever

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And the buzz doesn’t end here because the starlet did a photoshoot and she looks gorgeous in this luxury Saira Shakira ensemble and we can’t help but obsess over it!

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The singer also wore the Floral Relics piece from the Crimson line, it’s a peach number with elaborate floral pattern. Momina is her bubbly self in shout-out picture to the vintage-era and surely rocks whatever she adorns!

Hello from the other side ?☎️?? ? @sairashakira @crimsonpakistan

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Jami’s next film is on the 1992 World Cup

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Jami, the man behind the Pakistani movie Moor has a new film coming up. He revealed some details to Something Haute:

“It’s on the 1992 world cup. The nation doesn’t know that we were the champions.  I’ll be announcing the details in a month. We’ve even found our Imran Khan but I will not tell you who that is right now.”

While talking about what are people saying currently about Pakistani films, he said:

“All I’ll say about our films is that business is good. Pakistani films have made money. That is very good. People take it wrong that somehow I’m against blockbuster films. My point is that films that focus on content should also come forward. If they aren’t ‘hit’ by commercial standards, then please don’t sideline them. Let us make Shawshank Redemption, let us make King’s Speech also. Look, even India is learning. They’re getting into Queen, they’re getting into female oriented films. Dangal is the biggest film in India, ever, and it’s about two girls. Why can’t we understand this? Why does everyone argue with me ‘yaar tumhara problem kya hai?’ You’re selling your women and making money off them! Of course I have a problem with it! That is wrong. What is so difficult to understand?”

It seems like that Jami has some strong ideas when it comes to the content of the film and we can’t wait to see what he brings us next.

 

‘Go Nawaz Go’ sign seen at WWE

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We all know that Pakistanis are obsessed with the slogan, ‘Go Nawaz Go’

People are heard saying it in different situations and we have seen people say it and hold its banner during cricket matches at stadium.

However, you won’t believe it but one person brought the sign with the same catchphrase to a WWE event.

Earlier this week, on Monday Night Raw, Triple H came out to talk about his rivalry with Seth Rollins. Throughout the promo, one can see a green poster lurking in the background whenever the camera switches to a wide angle and it says ‘Go Nawaz Go.’

This incident has definitely made us laugh.

Ustaad Naseerudin Saami to collaborate with Grammy winning musician

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Ustaad Naseerudin Saami’ performed Mundari in Coke Studio season 4. .

Ian Brennan, who won a Grammy for producing Malian folk band, Tinariwen’s album Tassili, is all set to collaborate with Ustad Naseerudin Saami.

“I will be using this opportunity to present Khayal Gayaki as intended and presented by my ancestors,” Saami told The Express Tribune in a telephonic conversation. “The producer has shown interest in our most ancient works and I am very happy to render it for him.”

Naseerudin Saami and his family are taking forward the legacy of Khayal Gayaki and Qawwali as inherited from Hazrat Amir Khusrau. Saami is heir to Miyan Saamat Bin Ibrahim, the only student Khusrau ever had.

“Khayal is the heritage of ancient Muslims which has come to us via Hazrat Amir Khusrau. We have been performing it for the past 700-800 years and are trying our best that the essence of this craft, the beauty of Khayal and seamlessness of its rendition is maintained to the core – and so far we have been appreciated for that.”

While talking about the nature of the collaboration, Saami said:

“If fusion music is what is coming to your mind then there’s nothing like it. I’ll only present Khayal Gayaki like it should be presented.”

Saami is excited about bringing international attention to an art that Pakistan is not really known for:
“I tell people that one cannot say that a particular art form is less commonly practiced in one country than another. Even if you do, we should be proud of the fact that we are being acknowledged for something that we were not really known for. I am proud to have been invited to collaborate as an artist hailing from Pakistan.”
This collaboration was made possible through the efforts of Ali Sethi and Zeb Bangash, who are both Ustaad Saami’s understudies. “A few years ago I heard a Grammy-winning record by Tinariwen. Its purity struck me at once – it had this scintillating combination of urgency and transparency, you could hear a whole civilisation in the music,” Ali Sethi recalled while talking to The Express Tribune.
“I had wanted precisely this kind of aesthetic to make a record for my Ustaad, who is a repository of medieval musicology. So I spent several months trawling the internet for Tinariwen’s producer until finally, last year, I found him: I sent Ian a hopeful little email with some samples of Saami Sahib’s music. And the rest, as they say, is history.”

 

Sahir Lodhi’s Raasta Postponed After Censor Board Steps In!

With less than 24 hours to go for the release of Sahir Lodhi’s upcoming venture, the release date for the film has been postponed. Sahir Lodhi’s debut film ‘Raasta’, which was all set to hit Pakistani cinemas tomorrow March 23, will now release in a week or two. It’s surely a bad news for Sahir Lodhi’s fans, if there are some!

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According to reports from Galaxy Lollywood, Raasta has been heavily censored by Censor Board Pakistan and therefore the makers have decided to postpone the release. As per the distributors of the film there have been some technical issues with the film which will be fixed within a week and it will release soon. As of now, no particular new release date has been announced for Raasta but it is expected to release on March 30.

Mohsin Yaseen, GM Cinepax Cinemas also announced the delay through a Facebook post.

This Pakistan Day Song Will Bring Out The Inner Patriot In You!

As we all prepare for Pakistan Day on the 23rd March, Inter Services Public Relations has released a new anthem dedicated to the special day. The video highlights all the important details related to the day and is full of patriotism.

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has lend the vocals for the melodious song, and we’re sure it will bring out inner patriot in you. It makes us appreciate the enormous sacrifices made by the armed forces to keep the citizens safe at hand.

DG, ISPR, Major General Asif Ghafoor, shared the video and said “We are resilient Pakistani Nation…No power can undo ‘Our Pakistan’. United We Rise…ھم سب کا پاکستان”

Natasha Khalid’s Transformation Is Taking Over The Internet

There have been plenty of transformations in the past few years, but Natasha Khalid’s transformation is not to be missed. Natasha, who also happens to be legendary Pakistani singer and actress Noor Jehan’s granddaughter has taken the internet by storm.

The 31-year-old makeup artist who is the owner of Natasha’s Salon is one of the most influential and desired makeup artists of Pakistan. The makeup artist recently shared her journey of transformation.

Speaking to a local publisher she shared, “After going through a bunch that didn’t fit, I walked into FZM headquarters in July 2016. I am an intuitive person, hence a person’s aura and energy immediately either connect with mine or they do not. Meeting Fatima and Komal was an immediate match.”

❤️?#Repost @fzm_boutique_fitness with @repostapp ・・・ @natashasalon FZM Amazon Natasha tells us about her journey to strength #strongisthenewskinny #redefinebeauty #fzmamazons #transformation After going through a bunch that didn’t fit, I walked into FZM headquarters in July 2016. I am an intuitive person, hence a person’s aura and energy immediately either connect with mine or they do not. Meeting Fatima and Komal was an immediate match. To work with me in any way, I need the people to understand my psyche, and I love how that is exactly what they did. They slowly eased me into the big kickass world of fitness, and we have gone from strength to strength together. Fatima has intense knowledge of various fitness methods and makes sure I don’t get bored with my routines, while always keeping a check on me not missing my sessions. Her words of encouragement add to the essence of the entire experience. Komal is my favorite, who, besides being passionate, dedicated and incredibly knowledgable about fitness, is one of the nicest soul’s I have come across. She’s the only one I can still smile at even after a 1000 consistent punches and countless burpees. Together, they have me not only becomes leaner, but more importantly much stronger. I can now kick some butt and see a huge change in my strength and stamina. I stand taller, can work longer hours without feeling exhausted, and now I am addicted to the feeling of my core muscles activated while I go about doing my business. Last I checked in December, I had lost 8 kilos and inches from pretty much every part of my body, literally from head to toe! The picture I am attaching here has me in a black body suit and a pair of jeans I had vowed to fit in when I joined FZM, and I love how this outfit looks and feels on me just after a few months with these girls. Read the full story on our the official FZM Facebook page! https://m.facebook.com/fzmboutiquefitness/

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“To work with me in any way, I need the people to understand my psyche, and I love how that is exactly what they did. They slowly eased me into the big world of fitness, and we have gone from strength to strength together. Fatima has intense knowledge of various fitness methods and makes sure I don’t get bored with my routines, while always keeping a check on me not missing my sessions.”

Natasha Khalid's Transformation Is Taking Over The Internet

“I learnt two very important lessons in the course of my career: staying true to yourself by doing your own thing and focusing on your growth, and to constantly keep evolving.”

However, the picture of Natasha was leaked by a surgery clinic, claiming that they have performed gastric band surgery on her. According to them this isn’t a transformation by diet or workout, but is a surgery.

Natasha Khalid's Transformation Is Taking Over The Internet

Maryam Nawaz’s Daughter’s Birthday Bash – Exclusive Pictures

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Maryam Nawaz gets a lot of attention from the media not only because she is the Prime Minister’s daughter but also because she plays a very active role in her party. Maryam Nawaz hosted a birthday bash on her daughter’s 13th birthday recently which attracted the attention of media once again. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif also attended his grand daughter’s birthday party. Here are some exclusive pictures of the birthday bash:

Maryam Nawaz's Daughter's Birthday Bash - Exclusive Pictures

Maryam Nawaz's Daughter's Birthday Bash - Exclusive Pictures

Maryam Nawaz's Daughter's Birthday Bash - Exclusive Pictures

Maryam Nawaz's Daughter's Birthday Bash - Exclusive Pictures

Muqabil Episode 16 Review – Getting Closer or Further Away?

Mohsin Abbas Haider and Kubra Khan’s on screen chemistry saved the day today because this episode as a whole did not have a lot to offer. The fact that these two stars can make all their scenes a treat to watch makes them one of the best on-screen couples of recent times. The ‘misunderstanding’ which got a lot of screen time tonight did not serve any purpose because it was quite apparent that Arman was only making up stories to make Pareesa jealous and the way Arman was introduced to the staff in the office was my least favorite part of this episode. Arman and Zara’s meeting made absolutely no sense, it was just as confusing in this episode as it was in the promo! The only reason why this track was slightly relevant was that Pareesa for the first time acknowledged that she needed Arman in her life and it wasn’t as easy for her to let him go as she pretended it would be. Had Arman and Zara’s scene not been shown it would have been easier to relate to what we saw today. Arman is after all human and he can’t always be understanding, there will be times when he will do things to upset Pareesa too or perhaps to get her attention but most of what we saw tonight wasn’t interesting because it looked too staged.

I truly appreciate a lot of aspects of the story but one aspect I appreciate more than anything else is that for a change someone who isn’t rich or accomplished is being shown in the lead role and in a good light. Usually the hero of our dramas have certain traits and being affluent passes as one of those traits because of which the leading man is more attractive or charming. Arman is not rich and he is more ordinary than anything else yet he is charming, something which has always been the most appealing aspect of this drama. When Pareesa mentioned the fact that money is not important and her father introduced Arman as the ghareeb naujawan who won the heart of his princess it killed the subtlety and beauty with which this message was being put forward through this drama for the past 13 weeks. The message that a knight in the shining armor can also be an ordinary man who is not perfect was a wonderful message and one which did not need to be spelled out!

Muqabil Episode 16 Review - Getting Closer or Further Away?

In this episode Arman yet again went against his wishes and did something he vowed he would never do only to please Pareesa. The change in Arman’s personality in these past few episodes especially ever since he found out the truth has been my most favorite part of the drama. Also, the gradual change in Shehnaz’s outlook towards life and what matters to her most has also been shown in a subtle manner in the past few episodes. There was a time when publicity meant more to her than anything else but now she does more to ensure that her daughter stays happy than she ever did before.

This episode like all the other episodes of Muqabil had some very interesting dialogues. The preview of the next episode suggested that Pareesa’s father finally managed to get Arman drunk! I must say I am not looking forward to Arman playing more mind games with Pareesa! Arman’s character is one of the best aspects of this drama therefore I hope he continues being sensitive and sensible. Muqabil has been right on point for the past 15 weeks, I hope that it continues to be equally interesting in the future too.

How many of you watched this latest episode? Do share your thoughts about it.

Yeh Raha Dil Episode 06 Review – Comedy Done Right!

Ohkay so, just when I thought that things might get serious after Hayat & Zaki returning back to Pakistan, I was pleasantly surprised that the quotient of comedy was kept alive in the show even at this stage & because of that, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this episode of Yeh Raha Dil as well. I am so happy with the direction & the pace of the drama & I really hope it stays this way because every episode brings new developments with it, which is great.

So, Zaki left after learning the truth about what Hayat said to Nida. Even though Hayat couldn’t clarify herself & even though Zaki left on a bitter note, I found it quite sweet that Hayat missed Zaki & most importantly, the friend that she found in him. Zaki actually left a good impression on Hayat because she couldn’t imagine that a guy like him who would always get annoyed by Hayat was actually being considerate towards her & was taking care of smallest of things to comfort her. I think it was quite sweet that Hayat actually missed Zaki like a friend because actually the bonding that they shared was quite special to her.

So, just when I thought that things would get a little awkward for Zaki, he was welcomed with open arms by his parents & then Nida as well. I must say, I loveddd the new entrant in this show which is Julie. Julie actually got quite a lot of coverage & ended up being the one who not only brought Nida & Zaki together but Zaki’s parents closer to her too. It was quite amusing yet adorable seeing all of them like a one happy family being worried about Nida’s pet Julie & I thoroughly enjoyed that entire scenario.

Things surely are working in Zaki’s favor because his father is not only too generous but he loves his son a lot too. Even though it was quite a coincidence that Haroon ended up buying Hayat House but it seemed quite convincing. Haroon had a vision for his son where he saw Hayat House as a perfect place which Zaki could turn into his restaurant. Zaki & Nida were over the moon because they got Haroon’s approval & that is exactly why they didn’t mind the condition that Haroon put forth where he wants Zaki to establish his business in the span of 6 months. I must say, Ayesha Sana as Nida’s mother was a perfect choice, like the mannerisms of both the mum & the daughter were quite similar. I laughed a lot at the conversation that Nida’s mother had with Zaki where she couldn’t stop emphasizing on the fact that Zaki hit the jackpot because her daughter Nida the great, chose him as her life partner, lol!

I must say I loveee how Zaki is always the bone of contention between Haroon & Azra where they keep on fighting over their son but at the end of the day, they both love Zaki unconditionally in their own unique way. Where Azra is a typical emotional mother who wants to fulfill her son’s every single wish, on the other hand Haroon is a practical father who wants what’s best for his son because he knows Zaki a bit too well. I must say, I actually look forward to Azra & Haroon’s scenes because not only their conversations are witty but the actors playing the roles of Haroon & Azra have such an amazing chemistry as worried parents of their burger bacha. It is a rarity in any drama for the characters of parents to be as interesting as the younger lot of the characters & I feel the writer should be commended for that.

So, where everything was going extremely well for Zaki, for Hayat everything turned out to be a nightmare because she finally learned the truth that Salman sold her house & moved out of Pakistan. Even though Salman’s friend suggested filing an FIR against Salman but then again, even though Hayat was scared at the scene she witnessed at the police station, she obviously also understood that there was no point in doing that because Salman was out of her & the police’s reach. It was quite sad to see Hayat looking at her house like it didn’t belong to her anymore, where she had spent her entire life & now all she was left was with the memories of all those days that she lived there. Even though things are looking grim for Hayat at this stage but luckily for her, this house now belongs to Zaki & his family & Zaki has already shown Hayat what he is capable of, in terms of niceness & how he can be a Good Samaritan, so therefore, I am actually feeling relieved that Hayat won’t be suffering much as I assumed because she will have Zaki’s support.

The preview of the next episode seemed quite interesting because looks like Zaki is going to be the one pleading Hayat’s case in front of Nida & Haroon. I don’t know why but I have a feeling that Haroon might tell Hayat to work for Zaki, like may be his restaurant manager or something because she has quite a personality & if she’d come across Haroon ever, I am sure she will leave quite an impression on him. I am thoroughly enjoying watching Yeh Raha Dil because the story is quite interesting, the characters are beautifully written, the situations make a lot of sense & the best part is, everything is conveyed in such a comic manner that it completes the picture flawlessly. I must say, I love the fact that they have kept the comedy quite subtle, believable & situational where you can actually relate to all those witty dialogues because usually this is how regular people communicate on a daily basis too, the best thing is that nothing seems forced when it comes to comedy that is why it is working just right! Ahmed Ali, Yumza Zaidi, Anam Gohar & the actors playing the role of Zaki’s parents, all of them have done such an amazing job & I must say, their comic timing is commendable. Even though we have very few characters in this drama but all of them have such interesting personalities & have so much to contribute in their own accord, that all of them seem to be an important part of the story. I can’t wait for the next episode already. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Yeh Raha Dil!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ronaldinho is excited to meet the kids of Lyari

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Pakistanis received the news of famous Brazillian footballer, Ronaldinho, coming to Pakistan with great excitement.
It seems like that the feeling is mutual because Ronaldinho for the second time has expressed his excitement for coming here on twitter.

Earlier, he gave a shout out to our favorite Boom Boom Afridi after he welcomed him to Pakistan on twitter.

And now, Ronaldinho wrote on twitter that he is excited to meet the young children of Lyari when he visits Pakistan in Summer 2017. We all know that Lyari is home to dedicated football fans and players and football is a big deal in Lyari.

 

How nice of him to instantly get back to the kids of Lyari after they made him a special video.

We are sure the children of Lyari are anticipating his arrival even more.

Fahad Mustafa Spotted With An Indian Director, Is He Doing A Bollywood Film?

The latest buzz is that Pakistan’s ‘Actor-in-Law’, Fahad Mustafa is going to Bollywood. The rumours sparked when he was spotted with Indian director, Pradeep Sarkar who is known for directing Mardaani and Parineeta.

If rumours are to be believed, then they are surely up to something. Are they doing a film or maybe some sort of commercial?

Not believing us? Take a look for yourself:

Fahad Mustafa Spotted With An Indian Director, Is He Doing A Bollywood Film?

Fahad Mustafa Spotted With An Indian Director, Is He Doing A Bollywood Film?

Fahad Mustafa Spotted With An Indian Director, Is He Doing A Bollywood Film?

One can only wonder if these two are up to something or is it just a coincidental meeting!

Hania Amir’s Look From Parwaz Hay Junoon Is Out!

Momina Duraid recently announced the leading lady of Parwaz Hai Junoon. The bubbly young beauty, Hania Amir bagged the role and is all set to be seen the Air force Saga opposite Hamza Ali Abbasi.

Her first look for the film has just been released and it has definitely impressed us!

Rocking the role @haniaheheofficial

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Hania looks confident in a cadet uniform and totally fits the role of a lady Air force officer. The Jannan star is joined by Sabeena Saeed in the cadet uniform.

‘Parwaaz Hai Junoon’ is the film directorial debut of Haseeb Hasan and has been penned by Farhat Ishtiaq. The film is being produced in collaboration with Pakistan Air force and will be highlighting the stories from real life.

Momina Duraid had earlier revealed that Parwaaz Hay Junoon’s major portion of earnings will be donated to P.A.F funds. The film is slated to release at Eid-ul-Adha in 2017.

“I Was Once Asked To Be A Body Double For Priyanka Chopra,” Shares Zhalay Sarhadi

If there’s one actress, who has that unique quality of making each character her own with her natural acting prowess, it’s Zhalay Sarhadi. Not just TV, the very talented actress earlier amazed us with Jalaibee and is now set to star in the upcoming movie Chalay Thay Saath.

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The Express Tribune got in touch with the cast of Chalay Thay Saath, the conversation kick-started on a quirky note with the ever-charming Zhalay Sarhadi joking about being compared to Bollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra. “I started working the same year that Indian channels got banned in Pakistan and Priyanka became Miss World. I remember, I was hosting a show back then and everyone thought it was Priyanka and not me,” said the supermodel. “It’s been this way ever since that time. I bet even Priyanka knows about me by now.”

Zhalay recalled how once an Indian actor she had been working with sent a picture of hers to his friends and agents as a joke. “The agent asked him, ‘Who is this? Priyanka ki cousin aisi tau nahin hai. Someone from India then approached me to do a body double for Priyanka, which really offended me,” she said. “I thought, ‘really?’.”

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About the role she has plays in Chalay Thay Saath, Zhalay proudly said, “I don’t play the female victim anymore; I do characters that are real. In films, you’ve got more opportunities to explore but breaking stereotypes takes a lot of work and I believe films like Chalay Thay Saath are doing that.”

Ayeza Khan Looks Ravishing In This Bridal Shoot

Ayeza Khan has been one of those names in the media fraternity who have always been adored by the audiences. And the lady proved it again that she can never fail to make us fall for her all over again. She recently did a bridal shoot and we must admit she’s surely the flawless queen. Her beautiful personality reflects through her expressions and she’s looking gorgeous as always.

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Amanat Ali’s Baraat Pictures

Popular singer Amanat Ali, recently tied the knot with Sarah Manzoor in a private ceremony at Badshahi mosque. His wedding has been blowing up all over social media, as is common for a lot of celebrity weddings. The duo had their Baraat ceremony last night and the pictures are finally out.

Here are some of the pictures from their Baraat. Heartiest congratulations to this beautiful couple.

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Korean Producer promises to show the peaceful face of Pakistan through her documentary

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A two-member Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) team filmed various Buddhist sites of Gandhara civilization, which they will air on South Korean official television .

Lee Heon and Miss Hong, Eun Hee, producers of the KBS, are going to the ancient sites on the invitation of Dr Esther Park, General Secretary, Gandhara Art and Culture Association (GACA).

Before coming to Taxila the KBS team also visited Lahore, Peshawar, Swabi, Swat and Gilgit and filmed various Buddhist sites.

“I have visited Sri Lanka, Thailand, China and Armenia to record various cultural sites but the potential and cultural diversity Pakistan harbours is unique and significant,” said Miss Hong while talking to Dawn.

“What has really captured me about Pakistan is the kindness of the people here; really they are generous and hospitable,” she added.

“Through her documentary she will now show peaceful, tolerant and hospitable face of Pakistan to the world especially to Buddhists across the globe,” she added.

Talking to this reporter Dr Esther Park said that Gandhara Art and Culture Association would organise an exhibition of Gandhara artifacts and sculptures in Korea in June.

She claimed that most of the Pakistanis might not be aware of the fact that South Koreans trace the roots of their Buddhist heritage to centers of Gandhara civilization located in Pakistan.

She said that through the exhibition the rich Buddhist archaeological treasure of Pakistan would be displayed in Korea.

Humayun Saeed and Yasir Nawaz speak about young actors in the industry

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The film industry of Pakistan might seem like it’s all full of glitz and glamor from the outside but the inside story is always different.

Two of the senior members of the industry have recently talked about what goes on behind the scene and we bring it to you.

Humayun Saeed told Dawn, Images:

“There are young actors who have barely made a place for themselves but who will arrive late or demand that a certain kind of car is enlisted to transport them to and fro from shooting locations” “If we are traveling, they will require a certain hotel for their stay even though the producers themselves may be staying elsewhere. The demands go on and on and as filmmakers, we try to fulfill many of them and keep things professional. But when stars create difficulties we are unlikely to work with them in our next project.”

Yasir Nawaz also talked about the struggles he faced while shooting his movie, Wrong No where his two leading ladies had some issue with each other:

“They refused to talk to one another and had these frustrating preconceived notions about each other. They’d come to me cribbing about each other and I’d have to iron things out,” the director-producer had revealed.

“It’s a problem with the new generation of actors. They start thinking too highly about themselves even though their careers have only just started out.”

While talking about young stars complaining about their scenes being cut, Humayun Saeed said:

“Experienced actors sometimes have a sense of what will work on screen and what won’t, whe. working with younger scriptwriters or directors, they frequently make suggestions that are taken into serious consideration. It may not have anything at all to do with internal politics, especially in ventures financed by big production houses.”

Sana Safinaz claims copy rights for prints they copied themselves

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In today’s world, everything makes it to the internet and nobody can just get away with things easily now.

Sana Safinaz recently ran out of their copy rights notice on a newspaper soon after the release of their latest Spring collection.

A piece of Sana Safinaz latest spring collection apparently seems to be a copied artwork of international brand Pronovias Ceremonial from their 2015 design collection.

It didn’t take long for the news and pictures about the copied print to go viral on social media.

However, Sana Safinaz responded by passing down a legal notice of claiming copy rights of the prints in Pakistan.

We wonder how they could claim copy rights over an already copied print. The matter has become rather funny and we wonder if the social media will question them further.

Could John Cena be coming to Pakistan?

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According to the reports, international wrestlers are coming to Pakistan next week.

It seems like all the doors which were closed for international players to visit Pakistan have now been opened, and it’s all because of PSL.

There is no confirmation whether John Cena will be coming to Pakistan or not but according to rumours, he just might come.

News have been going on that wrestlers from 20 different counties will be coming to Pakistan.

The list includes wrestlers from Japan, United States, Canada and other countries will showcase their talent in Pakistan during months of May and November.

The competition will be held in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Islamabad.

Pakistani international wrestler, Badshah Khan will be accompanying the wrestlers; he will be fighting in Pakistan for the first time. With his motto: “Pakistan Will Rise” or “Pakistani Kissi Se Kum Nahin”. He aims to promote a positive image of Pakistan and present himself as the only conqueror from Asia and a noble warrior of Pakistan.

The list of Designers for BCW is out

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HUM TV, continuing its legacy, is bringing the 14th edition of Bridal Couture Week.

It will start from March 31st till April 2nd in Karachi.

The list of designers is already out and we can’t wait for it.

These designers from the industry will be featured such as Ali Xeeshan, Faraz Manan, Adnan Pardesy, Elan, Farah Talib Aziz, Karma, Sania Maskatiya, Shamaeel Ansari, Tena Durrani, Maheen Ghani Taseer, Mehdi, Misha Lakhani, Zaheer Abbas and Zara Shahjahan. The designer line-up includes Amir Adnan, Ahsan’s Menswear [UK – International], Annus Abrar, Asifa & Nabeel, Arsalan Iqbal, Ayesha & Usman Qamar, Amina Yasmeen by Mansoor Akram, Emraan Rajput, Fahad Hussayn, Faika Karim [UK – International], Hassan Shehryar Yasin, Impulse by Aisha Farid [USA – International], Naushad Imdad, Nickie Nina, QMobile Star Gogi by Hassan Riaz, QMobile Star Ahmad Sultan, Rizwan Ahmed, Saadia Mirza, Sonya Battla, Umsha by Uzma Babar and Yasmin Zaman.

Hair and makeup will be done by none other than team Nabila (N-pro and N-gents), while the Jewellery will be provided by Shafaq Habib. Moreover, the choreography will come through the courtesy of former supermodel Vaneeza Ahmed.

5 Times Sanam Jung looked simply flawless

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Sanam Jung is an actor come TV host who has recently become a mother. Apart from her many talents, she is always dressed very well too.

Today, we bring you 5 times she looked simply flawless.

When she pulled off this regal black outfit on her morning show.

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When she carried her baby girl in her arms and made us go aww. The black top looks great on her.

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When she wore this royal blue dress and looked simply gorgeous.

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When she rocked a simple outfit during her pregnancy and looked very charming.

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And finally, when she looked simply divine on her wedding day.

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Qandeel Baloch’s Parents Forced Out Of Home Due To Extreme Poverty

The parents of social media star Qandeel Baloch, have been forced to vacate their house in Multan due to extreme poverty.

Fauzia Azeem, aka Qandeel Baloch, was allegedly strangulated by her brother in in the name of killing in July 2016.

Speaking to The Express Tribune, Qandeel’s father, Muhammad Azeem said that since the death of his daughter, the family were unable to pay house rent which was previously taken care of by Qandeel.

Apparently, Qandeel was the sole breadwinner of the family and took care of the responsibilities including food. Four years ago, Qandeel’s family moved to Multan from Dera Ghazi Khan after she rented a house in Multan. However, since she is no more, her parents can’t afford the rent and have been forced to move out. They have decided to move back to their ancestral home in Dera Ghazi Khan.

“My daughter was the only financial supporter for us. She not only supported us but also her brother who killed her,” said Qandeel’s father.

Upcoming drama Woh Yaqeen Ka Naya Safar – Sajal Ali Spills The Beans

Sajal Ali was last seen in ‘Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai’ alongside Feroze Khan. She’s currently shooting for two upcoming dramas, Woh Yaqeen Ka Naya Safar and O Rangreza.

She will be playing the lead role in Woh Yaqeen Ka Naya Safar and speaking to a local publisher, she reveals more about her character in the upcoming drama.

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“The story is about a girl’s journey who comes from a very conservative family,” said Sajal.

Shedding light on her character, she said, “It’s a highly positive character. She faces a lot of difficulties in life and finally reaches a point where she helps those in need of justice. She addresses social issues as well.”

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The drama will be based on Farhat Ishtiaq’s novel of the same name and will be directed by Shahzad Kashmiri. ‘Wo Yaqeen Ka Naya Safar’ is set to hit our television screens later this year. Besides Sajal, the cast of the drama also includes Ahad Raza Mir, Shaz Khan and Hira Mani.

Update: According to Farhat Ishtiaq, Sajal Ali will be sharing screen space with Ahad Raza Mir in Woh Yaqeen Ka Naya Safar.

Watch Video: Nawazuddin Siddiqui Is Incredible As Manto

We all had seen the first look of Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Urdu poet “Saadat Hasan Manto” for Indian biopic of Nandita Das’s directorial debut “Manto”. Nandita has now released a short film and is giving a sneak peek of the film to the world.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is no doubt an amazing actors and he nails every role that comes his way, but we didn’t knew that he’d be so good as Manto. He seems to have totally mastered the language’s dialect and fluidity of his speech is incredible. We’re sure you’ll be left in awe of Nawaz’s effortless acting. Moreover, he is rocking Manto’s unruly hair and geeky spectacles too.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has surely raised our expectations with this amazing short video.

Tonite With HSY Episode 2 – Ayesha Khan Steals The Show

Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, aka HSY, returned with a brand new season of his talk show ‘Tonite with HSY’. I must confess that I was never an avid follower of any Pakistani talk show because the shows I’ve watch seemed too over-dramatized to me since couple of segments were always more or less pointless.

However, this is the first time i watched an episode of Tonite With HSY, because my readers asked me to give this a try and i must say i’m quite impressed because i feel that this show is probably the best talk show we have. Not a fan of HSY, but he surely is somebody not alien to the camera and his zealous mannerism into the show was the perfect mood lifter; it has definitely put this show on my weekly watch list.

HSY invited OKB and Ainy Jafferi in the first episode of the 4th season and he has kept the momentum high this week again by inviting another two celebrities with a huge fan base- the ravishing Ayesha Khan and the very handsome, Azfar Rehman. Like last week, he invited the guests one after another giving some extra time to chat with Ayesha Khan before Azfar joined them. For a moment, I wasn’t sure whats up with HSY and Ayesha Khan but then he stated that he’s known Ayesha Khan for years before she started her career.

So, this time around HSY was cheeky enough to clear all the rumours surrounding Ayesha Khan. Oh boy, there are a lot and i liked the way she responded to them (not for all though). Alright, lets get into what she said, so for like the billionth time Ayesha had to assure that she isn’t dating Hamza Ali Abbasi, though she was witty at it (mind you girls, there’s no chance for you either lol). HSY’s questions were getting more witty as he spoke about the hate people have for Ayesha Khan. So, she believes that people hate her because she has good ‘male friends’ (is that really the case here?), i remember she said this in an interview with BBC too! Well, she names her friends too and we had to hear them again!

However, Ayesha owned it completely- from witty answers to amazing gestures, she was a delight to watch. Her strong comment on Bollywood did not went unnoticed as she said that it’s better to work in Pakistan then to work in Bollywood and get kicked out.

Then came in Azfar Rehman, who spoke about his friends, his personality issues with Sohai Ali Abro and yes his marriage. He revealed that he’s a really different person and his wife is someone who is used to his lifestyle. Moreover, HSY asked Azfar about his remarks on Faysal Qureshi (for the toilet cleaner ad) and it was surely a fun moment. Anyways, according to Azfar he’s good at making the toilet dirty but not cleaning! Needless to say he’s a very competent actor and fun to watch, and not to forget he’s really good at giving disclaimers to safe himself!

There were many segments which were fun, but i still enjoyed them having casual conversation since HSY was clever enough to get the facts out of them. This episode of Tonite with HSY was filled with that tongue and cheek humor, it will be fun tuning in next week to see what HSY will have in store for us.

What do you think of Tonite With HSY’s 2nd episode? Do share your thoughts.

Rimsha Butt

Celebrities Spotted At Abdullah Seja’s Grand Wedding Reception

The brother of Ary Digital’s CEO, Abdullah Seja’s wedding has surely taken the internet by storm. His mehndi which happened over the weekend actually redefined what star studded means. However, his nikkah day was more on a lighter side but it doesn’t end there because his wedding reception has once again created a buzz in the town.

Abdullah Seja’s wedding reception was held last night and the it was full of glitz and glamour. His wedding is surely the biggest wedding of the year!

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Mr. & Mrs. behrozesabzwari and #Mr. & Mrs @zahid.ahmed.official at #abdullahseja valima #happeningnow #Karachi

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Mayor Karachi #WasimAkhter #AdnanSiddiqui #FakhreAlam at #AbdullahSeja valima #HappeningNow #fashionglimps

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The bride and the groom at the much talk of town reception of #AbdullahSeja #JerjeesSeja #ARYnetwork #famouspakistan

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“Teachers are the true stars”, says Mahira Khan at Global Teacher Prize ceremony

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Mahira Khan, Pakistan’s favorite diva is always loved by the audience. The actress who recently made her Bollywood debut with Raees. She vowed on Sunday to use her platform to encourage people and transform lives just as her teachers shaped hers.

In a moving tribute to her teachers while addressing the Global Teacher Prize ceremony in Dubai, Mahira said:

“Teachers have the power to make a shy little girl like me believe in her dreams, so yes, teachers do matter.”

“We walk on red carpets, we get to support the causes close to our hearts. People like us, I talk about sportsmen, actors. We do all kinds of things and people around the world celebrate our success but the world’s teachers, the very people who shape the next generation aren’t thanked enough. You [teachers] are the true stars,” she said.

The Global Teacher Prize ceremony organised by the Varkey Foundation was attended by many celebrities, including Mahira and Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor.

The actor recalled how her art, math and English teachers shaped her life and believed in her.

The Global Teacher Prize ceremony organised by the Varkey Foundation was attended by many celebrities, including Mahira and Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor.

Earlier in the day, Mahira also participated in a Global Education and Skills Forum where she spoke about ‘Empowerment, Equality and Impact of Girls’ Education’.

The actor addressed the ceremony and paid tribute to the teachers who played a role in her life:

“All learning is understanding. When I look back at my own teachers, I had been affected by so many of them. I stand here in front of you because of all those teachers who understood me, who understood that they had a huge responsibility in shaping the way every child in the class thought .. making a difference by seeing the difference,” said Mahira
The Global Teacher Prize is a $1 million award presented annually to an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the teaching profession. Organised by the Varkey Foundation, the award aims to raise the status of teaching through an annual glamorous ceremony.

Salima Begum a teacher from Gilgit-Baltistan was also one of the top 10 finalists. The award ultimately went to Maggie MacDonnell from the Canadian Arctic.

Asif Ali Zardari launches career as a political analyst on Bol TV

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Fomer president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari has now started a career as a political analyst on a weekly talk show on Bol TV.

The channel announced on twitter about the new show called Pakistan Khappay with President Asif Ali Zardari.
The show was launched on March 19, and will be aired every Sunday at 9:30pm.
In the first episode of the show, Zardari appeared live from Bilawal House, Karachi and responded to questions about current affairs, including Pakistan’s relations with its neighbouring countries and the United States

Earlier this month, former president and a retired army chief, Pervez Musharraf, also started a career as a political analyst on a weekly talk show on Bol TV.

Maleeha Lodhi talks about the need for women empowerment in Pakistan

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The permanent representative of Pakistan to the united Nations, Maleeha Lodhi said that the government haa to take more steps for the empowerment of women in Pakistan.
In a briefing to United Nations at the 61st session of the Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters, Maliha Lodhi highlighted that the theme of the conference was to empower women economically.

“This is what gives you confidence, makes you a productive citizen, and teaches you how to assert your rights, before, I talk about how parents should raise independent girls I want to speak about how boys should be brought up,”she said.

She also added that parents should tell their boys to respect women, something that even our religion preaches.

She said that families have legitimate concerns when they send their women for work as the environment at workplaces is not as accepting yet.

“Despite that it is heartening to see so many women working in the media, as lawyers and at other places.”

She said that the main purpose of the event was to promote positive image of Pakistan across the world.

Faryal Makhdoom thought her marriage would be nothing less than a fairytale

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Faryal Makhdoom, wife to the famous British-Pakistani boxer has been under the media spotlight’s for quite a long time along with her husband.

She has often made statements about her in laws on media and this time, she has claimed that she thought marriage with Amir Khan would be nothing less than a fairytale.

“In my head, living with my new husband was going to be this fairytale.But it was hard and I didn’t have any friends. Bolton is very backward. Compared to New York, it’s a village,” she said.

Faryal lives with her family in England after moving out from Amir’s home in New York.

Faryal also denied reports of having any plastic surgery. Instead, she said that she resorted to ‘fillers’.

“Because of lack of sleep, genes, dehydration, I get bags under my eyes and I wanted to get them lightened. So I went to my doctor, Simon [Ourian, a renowned cosmetic surgeon in LA] – he’s also Kim Kardashian’s doctor,” she explained.
The model also claimed of getting fillers in her cheeks as she “likes high cheekbones”, apparently for which she was linked to Micheal Jackson by her in-laws.

“If other women had this money and if they had a husband who was famous, they would do it, too. If I wasn’t married to Amir Khan, I’d probably be a regular girl and I might not do it. But I’m in the limelight, I go to events, so it’s part of my life now,” she said when talking to an international media house.
Talking more about her liberal pictures out in the public, she said that had concerns over showing too much skin as she is a “Muslim woman, so [she’d] like to be covered up”, although defending her Western dressing against her in-laws’ criticisms.

We wonder for how long the family feud will go on and for how long will they resort to media to get back at each other.

Absolut Manto was performed at the International theatre and musical festival at NAPA

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Absolut Manto was performed at the International Theatre and Music Festival of the National Academy of Performing Arts (Napa) on Sunday.

A production of Olomopolo Media from Lahore, director Kanwal Khoosat presented Karachiites with a glimpse of Manto, his life, his work and philosophy of tolerance, and several of his short stories were brought to life by actors Sania Saeed, Sarmad Khoosat, Feryal Ali Gauhar and Erfan Khoosat.

Saeed began the dramatic reading with Manto’s Yazid and her performance was brilliant.

There were some technica difficulties in the play. However, that did not affect the actor’s performance at all.

Erfan Khoosat’s rendition of Manto’s Toba Tek Singh was also done well. It is a popular story which was well-received by most in the audience

The Napa International Theatre and Music Festival will run till April 2 with different plays and musical performances as part of the offering.

Mahira Khan & Ranbir Kapoor Spotted Together, Video Goes Viral!

Pakistan’s diva Mahira Khan is currently in Dubai to attend the Global Teacher Prize ceremony, where she was accompanied by none other than Bollywood’s heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor! The two actors appeared at the event together and the audience couldn’t help but admire them. The duo looked so good together that we wish to see them sharing screen space. Moreover, the pictures of the duo and a backstage video has surfaced on social media, and is taking the internet by storm!

 

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Sammi Episode 8 Review – Well-Executed

All the tracks in the story got sufficient screen time in tonight’s episode and so far the story is moving forward at a steady pace while covering all those little details which make it easier for the viewers to connect to the stories of all the characters. The scenes in the parlor have especially been directed really well. The presence of clients and everything Sammi does wrong when she is distracted gives these scenes a very real feel. In the past too we have watched some dramas in which women were shown running their own businesses but usually these coffee shops and parlors were not as busy as the one we are watching in Sammi right now and a lot of times the whole scenario seemed very staged as well because of this reason. These are minor details which make a huge difference. Also, the fact that all the different tracks in the story are interlinked makes this drama an interesting watch.

Sammi Episode 8 Review - Well-Executed

This episode opened with Sammi refusing to do pedicure because she thought she could do something better with her life. Sammi’s character is shaping up to be very interesting, I love the flashback scenes, they are poignant and they give the viewers an insight into the kind of relationship Sammi had with her family before she was abandoned by them. These scenes also make the viewers relate to Sammi’s frame of mind which was shown in the previous few episodes; there is a good reason why she had a tough time accepting the fact that her family members no longer cared for her and even after everything that happened, she was still planning to go back to Rahim Yaar Khan. In this episode however Sammi opened up about her “status” with Salar and did not show the desire to go back to Rahim Yaar Khan. Mawra Hocane’s acting was right on point in this episode. Her perfect portrayal is definitely making it easy for the viewers to connect to and feel for her character. Salaar and Sammi’s relationship with each other however is my least favorite part of this track because it is somewhat clichéd and you can’t help but wonder why someone like Salar would show so much interest in Sammi. It would have been so much better, if these two were just friends for now or if Salaar felt for Sammi more than anything else. Salar calling up Aalyan to learn about “Vani” was another aspect of this episode which was rather strange since he could have easily searched for the term on the internet! Aalyan and Salaar’s friendship however is another interesting part of this drama. Ahad Raza Mir and Bilal Khan both are confident actors and their roles are different as well.

Sammi Episode 8 Review - Well-Executed

Chandni and Sammi’s interactions have been written and directed faultlessly. Sania Saeed looks and acts the role almost effortlessly. Naheed decided to go ahead with the nikkah even without the consent of her brother. Naheed’s track has my undivided attention because it is the most unpredictable tracks in the story. Rashid’s mother definitely wants Naheed to get married to her son therefore I am waiting to see if she manages to blackmail Rashid into getting married to her and whether that happens before Naheed enters into a nikkah with Ghulam Rasool or later on.

Chaudhry’s conversation with Rashid’s mother clearly showed that he did not trust Rashid any more. I must say that Rehan Sheikh is one of those actors who never fail to impress. Every time he is on screen he makes his presence felt. Once again Chaudhry’s conversation with his son was the true reflection of the kind of mentality which produces men who think they own women.

Overall, this was another interesting episode of Sammi which was very well directed and acted out. Sammi has tons to offer and it keeps on giving me something to look forward to every week.

How many of you watched this latest episode? Don’t forget to share your thoughts about it.

Abdullah Seja’s Wedding Pictures

Producer Abdullah Sej’s Mehndi was the latest talk of the town as it was nothing less than a star studded night. However, his reception was a close knit ceremony with just close friends and family around. He tied the knot recently and the wedding reception was attended by a few popular actors like Humayun Saeed, Faysal Qureshi and Fahad Mustafa.

Here’s congratulating the new couple on their marriage.

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