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			<title>MrBeast faces 54-page lawsuit amidst Beast Games controversy</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 24 10:16:58 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Pop Culture &amp; Art]]>
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				<![CDATA[MrBeast faces a 54-page lawsuit from contestants of his upcoming show Beast Games, alleging a culture of sexism]]>
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				<![CDATA[YouTube&#39;s biggest star, Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast confronts a serious challenge: a 54-page lawsuit filed by five female contestants from his upcoming Prime Video show, Beast Games. This legal action targets both his production company, MrB2024, and Amazon, and it has thrown the highly anticipated series into jeopardy. With 1,000 contestants vying for a $5 million prize, the stakes are high.

The lawsuit alleges that contestants experienced a &ldquo;systematically fostered&rdquo; environment of misogyny and sexism. Disturbing claims include assertions that participants were &quot;underfed and overtired,&quot; with meals provided sporadically, endangering their health. Additional allegations suggest a hostile work environment and instances of sexual harassment.

Previously reported by the New York Times, multiple contestants noted &quot;several hospitalizations&quot; on set, with some claiming they went over 20 hours without food. There were also reports of contestants not receiving necessary medications on time.

While MrBeast has navigated controversies in the past&mdash;such as his former co-host facing grooming allegations&mdash;this lawsuit presents a unique challenge to his carefully cultivated image as one of the internet&#39;s &quot;nice guys.&quot; Despite these issues, his popularity continues to surge. Just a day before the lawsuit surfaced, MrBeast announced a collaboration with KSI and Logan Paul to launch a new food line.

Despite this tumult, MrBeast remains a dominant force on YouTube, with millions of new subscribers. Brand experts suggest that his extensive fanbase may help buffer against backlash, but the lawsuit could pose risks, particularly for his family-friendly business ventures.]]>
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			<title>Kate Middleton tops Royal popularity, leaving Harry and Meghan behind in Ipsos Poll</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 24 08:00:53 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Pop Culture &amp; Art]]>
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				<![CDATA[Kate Middleton tops an Ipsos poll as the most popular royal, with Harry and Meghan trailing behind.]]>
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				<![CDATA[A recent Ipsos survey reveals that Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is the most popular royal, with 66% favorability among respondents. Following her are Prince William at 65% and Anna Princess Royal. In stark contrast, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle rank lower, with only 28% and 21% favorable opinions, respectively.

Conducted between September 6 and 9, the poll highlights Middleton&rsquo;s renewed support after resuming royal duties following her cancer treatment. The survey shows that the public has a positive view of King Charles III, with 56% expressing support for his reign. Additionally, opinion is divided on the possibility of Prince Harry returning to royal duties, with 34% in favor and 37% opposed.

Overall, public sentiment leans favorably toward the royal family, underscoring Kate Middleton&rsquo;s enduring popularity amidst fluctuating perceptions of other royal members.]]>
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			<title>Kristen Bell on Her "Polar Opposite" Marriage to Dax Shepard</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2498120/kristen-bell-on-her-polar-opposite-marriage-to-dax-shepard</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 24 07:46:34 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Kristen Bell explains how being &quot;polar opposites&quot; with Dax Shepard strengthens their marriage through trust]]>
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				<![CDATA[Kristen Bell recently opened up about her marriage to Dax Shepard, revealing that their success as a couple stems from being &quot;polar opposites.&quot; In an exclusive interview with E! News, Bell explained how their differences, rather than driving them apart, have actually made their relationship stronger.

&quot;I married my polar opposite,&quot; Kristen shared. &quot;We argue about absolutely everything, but there is a foundational trust that we&#39;ve built, and it&rsquo;s stimulated by each other&#39;s opinions.&quot; She credits their contrasting personalities with pushing them out of their comfort zones and helping them grow both individually and together.

This dynamic is also reflected in her latest Netflix series, Nobody Wants This, which explores how relationships can thrive despite the couple appearing mismatched. Kristen admitted that she relates to the concept, saying, &quot;I can definitely understand being attracted to someone who, on paper, seems wrong for you.&quot;

Bell and Shepard have been together for 17 years and married for over a decade. They&rsquo;ve become a strong team, particularly when it comes to raising their daughters, Lincoln, 11, and Delta, 9. One of their key parenting rules is never lying to their kids, even when faced with tough questions. Kristen recalled an instance where Lincoln asked, &ldquo;What happens when we die?&rdquo; She and Dax looked at each other, unsure of how to answer, but ultimately told their daughter, &ldquo;You might just become flowers, but you might end.&quot;

Despite their differences, Bell and Shepard&rsquo;s relationship works because they value open communication, trust, and mutual growth. Their ability to embrace each other&rsquo;s uniqueness keeps their bond strong, even when they argue over &ldquo;everything.&rdquo;]]>
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			<title>Micro Dramas disrupt China's film industry and set their sights on Hollywood</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 24 07:04:58 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Pop Culture &amp; Art]]>
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				<![CDATA[Micro Dramas have drawn scrutiny for low-brow content from Chinese regulators.]]>
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				<![CDATA[Micro dramas are rapidly transforming China&rsquo;s $5 billion film industry by offering vertically shot, minute-long episodes with gripping plot twists designed for mobile screens. With the rise of apps like Kuaishou and Douyin, micro dramas cater to audiences who prefer short, easily accessible content over traditional cinema. Leading the charge, Kuaishou dominated with 60% of top micro dramas, attracting millions of viewers.

Popular with middle-aged viewers, these short films often explore themes of revenge and rags-to-riches, resonating in China&rsquo;s tough economic climate. Micro dramas are also finding traction abroad, especially in the U.S., with platforms like ReelShort, backed by Chinese tech giants Tencent and Baidu, topping app download charts and outpacing even Netflix.

While micro dramas have drawn scrutiny for low-brow content from Chinese regulators, their exponential growth has been fueled by low production costs, fast turnarounds, and addictive storytelling. As the genre expands, Chinese companies are creating content tailored for Western audiences, aiming to make micro dramas the next global entertainment trend.]]>
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			<title>Jin, Hyunjin, and San Steal and more K-Pop Idols take over Milan Fashion Week</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 24 06:20:26 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Pop Culture &amp; Art]]>
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				<![CDATA[K-Pop idols stole the show at Milan Fashion Week, with Jin, Hyunjin, and San making bold fashion statements]]>
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				<![CDATA[K-Pop idols are dominating not just music charts but also the global fashion scene, and Milan Fashion Week was no exception. The 2024 event saw top idols like Jin from BTS, Hyunjin from Stray Kids, and San from Ateez gracing the front rows and afterparties of iconic fashion houses.

BTS&#39;s Jin made his grand debut as Gucci&rsquo;s official global brand ambassador. Attending the luxury brand&rsquo;s Spring/Summer 2025 show, Jin impressed in a sleek brown and maroon outfit, perfectly complemented by silver Gucci accessories. Fresh off his military discharge, Jin, nicknamed &quot;Worldwide Handsome,&quot; was the picture of sophistication.

Meanwhile, Stray Kids&rsquo; Hyunjin wowed at the Versace show. As a global ambassador for the brand since 2023, Hyunjin donned a bold red coat and black turtleneck, adding to his signature rockstar image. His connection with Donatella Versace was evident, with the designer herself seen posing alongside him, even holding a plushie of his Stray Kids character.

Ateez&rsquo;s San also made a splash at Milan Fashion Week, attending Dolce &amp; Gabbana&rsquo;s show. It was his first time at the prestigious event, but the star looked right at home, posing with Madonna at the afterparty and effortlessly flaunting his unique style.

With their striking presence and bold fashion choices, K-Pop idols are not just musical stars but major players in the fashion world, making waves at every high-profile event they attend.]]>
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			<title>The Penguin’s Cristin Milioti eager to connect with The Batman’s Zoë Kravitz and other DC actresses</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 24 07:45:32 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Cristin Milioti expressed her desire to chat with Zoë Kravitz and Crystal Reed at The Penguin premiere in New York]]>
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				<![CDATA[Cristin Milioti, known for her role in The Penguin, has expressed interest in connecting with fellow actresses who have starred in DC Comics adaptations.

Speaking to Us Weekly and other outlets during The Penguin premiere in New York on September 17, the 39-year-old actress shared, &ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t [speak with Zo&euml; Kravitz or Crystal Reed], but I would love to chat with them. I think they&rsquo;re fabulous.&rdquo;

Milioti stars as Sofia Falcone in the HBO series, which explores the backstory of Gotham&rsquo;s infamous criminal Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin, played by Colin Farrell. Interestingly, Crystal Reed also portrayed Sofia Falcone in Fox&rsquo;s Gotham series, while Zo&euml; Kravitz took on the role of Catwoman in 2022&rsquo;s The Batman.

The Penguin continues from where The Batman left off, focusing on Penguin&#39;s rise in Gotham City&#39;s underworld. Milioti teased that the series is &quot;unpredictable, twisted, and weird&mdash;maybe even weirder than you might expect.&quot;]]>
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			<title>Nick Cannon shares how Mariah Carey is coping after the loss of her mother and sister</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2497181/nick-cannon-shares-how-mariah-carey-is-coping-after-the-loss-of-her-mother-and-sister</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 24 06:52:25 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Pop Culture &amp; Art]]>
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				<![CDATA[Nick Cannon revealed that Mariah Carey is focusing on her children as she copes with the deaths of her mother]]>
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				<![CDATA[Nick Cannon has provided an update on how his ex-wife, Mariah Carey, is handling the recent deaths of her mother and sister. In an interview with Page Six, Cannon explained that the pop icon is &quot;doing the best that she possibly can&quot; after losing both her mom and sister in August.

Cannon, who was married to Carey from 2008 to 2016 and shares 13-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan with her, said that Mariah is focusing on spending time with their children to help manage her grief. &quot;She&rsquo;s having a great time with the kids,&quot; Cannon shared, adding that family support is essential during this difficult period.

Mariah recently posted photos on Instagram from her trip to the Great Wall of China with her twins. She also shared a video captioned, &ldquo;Back at work,&rdquo; where she thanked her fans for their love and support as she prepares for her upcoming shows in China and Brazil.]]>
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			<title>Zayn Malik sparks mixed reactions with his 2024 solo tour announcement</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2497175/zayn-malik-sparks-mixed-reactions-with-his-2024-solo-tour-announcement</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 24 06:38:55 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Zayn Malik announces his first solo tour in 10 years, but fans express mixed feelings about the limited U.S. and U.K.]]>
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				<![CDATA[Zayn Malik announces his first solo tour in 10 years, but fans express mixed feelings about the limited U.S. and U.K. dates.

Zayn Malik has thrilled fans by announcing his first solo tour, Stairway to the Sky Tour 2024, marking his return to the stage since leaving One Direction. The announcement came during a surprise appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on September 17.

However, the excitement was met with some disappointment as the tour currently includes dates only for the U.S. and U.K., leaving many international fans feeling left out. Social media was flooded with mixed reactions, with fans from Europe and Australia voicing their concerns about being excluded.

Despite the limited dates, some fans speculated that Zayn might expand the tour later, especially considering his well-known stage anxiety. For now, the singer is set to begin his highly anticipated tour on October 23.]]>
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			<title>Lucas Bravo reveals ‘Emily in Paris’ creator fought studio to keep him in the cast</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 24 06:10:43 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Lucas Bravo, rejected at first for his role in Emily in Paris, shares how the creator fought to secure]]>
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				<![CDATA[Lucas Bravo, known for playing the charming French chef Gabriel in Emily in Paris, wasn&rsquo;t the studio&#39;s initial choice for the role. However, show creator Darren Star fought against the studio&rsquo;s decision and insisted on casting him.

Bravo recently shared with People Magazine how he was passed over for the part and, in his disappointment, took a trip to the Mediterranean mountains to escape. &quot;I just wanted to disconnect, be away from everything, and talk to the birds,&quot; Bravo said. But an unexpected encounter with a hiker led him to check his phone, where he found 40 messages and 30 missed calls, including one from the casting director urgently trying to reach him.

Upon returning to Paris, Bravo was asked to read Gabriel&#39;s lines again for other auditions. Despite feeling it reopened his emotional wounds, he humorously recounted talking about goat cheese for 10 minutes during his audition.

To his surprise, the next day he was told that filming would start in two days, securing him the role that has become one of the show&rsquo;s most iconic characters.]]>
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			<title>Tito Jackson passes away days after emotional tribute to brother Michael Jackson</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 24 08:47:17 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Tito Jackson has passed away just days after a poignant tribute to his late brother Michael Jackson, leaving fans]]>
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				<![CDATA[Tito Jackson, iconic member of The Jackson 5 and brother to Michael Jackson, has died just days after sharing a moving tribute to his late sibling. Tito&rsquo;s sons, TJ, Taj, and Taryll, announced his passing on Instagram on September 15, 2024, expressing their profound sadness and honoring their father&#39;s memory.

In their tribute, Tito&#39;s sons celebrated his enduring legacy and his philosophy of love and kindness, urging fans to embody these values in their lives. Tito, who gained fame with The Jackson 5&#39;s hits like &quot;I Want You Back&quot; and &quot;ABC,&quot; passed away four days after posting a heartfelt message about Michael Jackson, who died in 2009 at age 50. Tito&rsquo;s tribute featured a photo from a Munich memorial performance, reflecting on the impact of both Michael&#39;s memory and their shared musical legacy.

The heartfelt post struck a chord with fans, who were quick to offer their condolences and reminisce about the profound bond between the Jackson brothers. Tito&#39;s contributions extended beyond music; he served as a judge on the BBC&rsquo;s Just the Two of Us and executive produced The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty. In 2012, Tito and his brothers reunited for the first Jackson Brothers Tour in nearly three decades, with Michael&#39;s spirit said to inspire their performances.

Tito Jackson&rsquo;s passing has once again touched fans deeply, leaving behind a legacy of music and kindness that will continue to inspire and resonate with audiences worldwide.

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			<title>Taylor Swift’s political evolution: From silence to advocacy</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 24 07:41:47 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Taylor Swift’s 2011 stance on politics contrasts sharply with her current advocacy, using her music and platform]]>
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				<![CDATA[In newly released audio from a 2011 &ldquo;60 Minutes&rdquo; interview, a young Taylor Swift, then 21, revealed she was uninterested in singing about politics. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t get melodies and ideas in my head that have to do with the issues of our economic climate,&rdquo; she said, adding that politics didn&rsquo;t &ldquo;fit into a chorus.&rdquo; At that time, Swift was focused on connecting with fans and navigating her rapid rise to fame.

Fast forward to 2018, and Swift&rsquo;s perspective had dramatically changed. She publicly endorsed two Tennessee Democratic candidates in the midterm elections, marking the beginning of her political involvement. Though both candidates lost, Swift&rsquo;s passion for politics didn&rsquo;t wane. She later penned the politically charged song &ldquo;Only the Young,&rdquo; released in conjunction with her 2020 Netflix documentary Miss Americana.

By then, Swift had become outspoken on numerous social causes, including LGBTQ+ rights, women&rsquo;s rights, and reproductive healthcare. Songs like &ldquo;You Need to Calm Down&rdquo; and &ldquo;The Man,&rdquo; both from her 2019 Lover album, reflect her growing activism. The music video for &ldquo;You Need to Calm Down&rdquo; even included a call for people to support the Equality Act, pushing for national laws that treat all citizens equally.

In 2024, Swift made headlines again by endorsing Kamala Harris for president. Following her endorsement, a significant surge in voter registrations was reported, underscoring Swift&#39;s ability to mobilize her vast fanbase, known as the &ldquo;Swifties.&rdquo; Her influence, once limited to pop culture, has now extended into politics, making her a powerful voice in advocacy.

Swift&rsquo;s journey from steering clear of political discourse to using her platform for change illustrates her evolution as both an artist and an advocate, embracing her responsibility to be &ldquo;on the right side of history.&rdquo;]]>
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			<title>Josh Gad regrets voicing Olaf: "Big mistake" using his own voice for the ‘Frozen’ character</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 24 07:04:36 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Josh Gad admits voicing Olaf in Frozen was a &quot;big mistake,&quot; wishing he'd created a different voice for the snowman.]]>
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				<![CDATA[Josh Gad, the voice behind Olaf in Disney&#39;s Frozen franchise, recently confessed that using his natural voice for the iconic snowman was a &quot;big mistake.&quot; During an interview at Fan Expo Canada, Gad shared, &quot;If I could do it all over again, I wouldn&rsquo;t have lent that snowman my voice. I would&rsquo;ve created a different voice.&quot;

He explained how strange it feels to be recognized by children in public. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s very weird being in a supermarket and having a little child slowly turn their head and stare at me,&rdquo; he joked. Despite his reservations, Gad acknowledged, &quot;People tell me I have a very unique voice, so I try to give it to them when I can.&quot;

Gad, who first voiced Olaf in 2013&#39;s Frozen and returned for the 2019 sequel, is set to reprise his role in the upcoming Frozen 3 and Frozen 4. While appearing on Live with Kelly and Mark, the actor revealed that he found out about the sequels while vacationing in Greece. &quot;My phone blew up with people saying, &lsquo;I&rsquo;m so excited about Frozen 3 and Frozen 4,&rsquo; and I had no idea! Nobody called to tell us.&quot;

Though he wasn&rsquo;t initially looped in, Gad now has high expectations for the next chapters of Frozen. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve heard some things, and it&rsquo;s going to be unbelievable. What they&rsquo;re dreaming up is pretty incredible,&rdquo; he teased.

With Frozen 3 slated for release on November 24, 2027, fans are eagerly awaiting Gad&rsquo;s return as Olaf&mdash;whether he likes it or not.

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			<title>Revitalized Birmingham eyes future beyond 'Hollywood Derby'</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 24 10:08:04 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Birmingham City’s ‘Hollywood Derby’ against Wrexham draws global attention as CEO focuses on long-term ambitions]]>
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				<![CDATA[As Birmingham City prepares to face Wrexham in what&rsquo;s being dubbed the &lsquo;Hollywood Derby,&rsquo; the spotlight shines brightly on both clubs. The matchup, fueled by Wrexham&rsquo;s high-profile owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds and Birmingham&rsquo;s stake held by NFL legend Tom Brady, has captured global attention.

The fixture follows Wrexham&rsquo;s recent 3-0 victory over Shrewsbury, which propelled them to the top of the table. McElhenney&rsquo;s social media shout-out to Brady, promising an exciting game, has amplified anticipation, marking it as one of the most-publicized League One matches ever. Despite initial suggestions to move the game to the U.S. to maximize commercial appeal, the EFL declined the proposal.

Birmingham, under the leadership of CEO Garry Cook, is determined to look beyond this high-profile game. Cook reflects on the club&rsquo;s revival since its relegation and the challenges faced, including past disrepair of their stadium. He draws parallels with his transformative work at Manchester City, emphasizing the importance of fan engagement and community work.

Birmingham&rsquo;s ambition extends to rebuilding their infrastructure and enhancing their standing in football. Recent investments include a record &pound;10m transfer for striker Jay Stansfield from Fulham. Cook&rsquo;s vision is to build a robust club, aiming for significant achievements in the future, though he acknowledges that setting immediate Champions League goals might be unrealistic.

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			<title>20 Bodyguards for 'Voyager': Inside Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $6-figure security detail</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 24 09:26:49 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk, codenamed &quot;Voyager,&quot; is protected by up to 20 security personnel due to multiple threats]]>
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				<![CDATA[Tesla&rsquo;s headquarters in Austin, Texas, has significantly ramped up security measures for CEO Elon Musk following a series of serious threats. Reports reveal that between April 2022 and January 2024, Tesla responded to over five emergency 911 calls related to &quot;terroristic threats,&quot; prompting substantial investments in safety.

One notable incident occurred in March 2023 when then-Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn received a death threat demanding $300,000 in bitcoin. Although authorities later identified the threat as a scam, it highlighted the escalating security concerns. In January 2024, another threat emerged when a Tesla employee used X (formerly Twitter) to issue a terroristic threat against Musk and President Joe Biden. The employee was arrested, and the threat was classified as &quot;terroristic.&quot;

Musk, codenamed &quot;Voyager&quot; by his security team, is typically accompanied by up to 20 security personnel, including armed guards and a medical professional. His high-profile status, with a net worth exceeding $250 billion, necessitates such extensive protection. His monthly security expenses, which can exceed $163,000, reflect the high costs associated with safeguarding a figure of his prominence.

Additionally, Musk has taken personal security steps, including purchasing a house with 24/7 security after his address was made public.&nbsp;]]>
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			<title>Nicola Coughlan and Dallas Goldtooth show support for Israel-Hamas ceasefire at 2024 Emmys</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 24 08:12:35 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Hollywood celebrities wore red pins at the 2024 Emmys, advocating for a Gaza ceasefire.]]>
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				<![CDATA[Several stars at the 2024 Emmys, including Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) and Dallas Goldtooth (Reservation Dogs), showcased their support for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire by wearing symbolic red pins. The pin, featuring a red background, orange hand, and black heart, represents calls for a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages, and humanitarian aid for Gaza, according to Artists4Ceasefire.

Other celebrities, such as Devery Jacobs and Brittani Nichols, also wore the pin, using their platform to raise awareness about the ongoing conflict and advocate for peace and humanitarian action amid the Israel-Hamas war.

In addition to the red carpet statements, the event saw delays due to pro-Palestinian protests outside the Los Angeles venue. Demonstrators, carrying signs with messages such as &quot;No justifying the murder of children,&quot; created a brief disruption, echoing similar protests that affected the Oscars earlier this year.

The 2024 Emmy Awards, co-hosted by Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, took place at the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles.]]>
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			<title>Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s PDA-filled Emmys date night sparks engagement rumors</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 24 06:10:54 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco turned the 2024 Emmys into a romantic night with sweet PDA moments]]>
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				<![CDATA[Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco stole the spotlight at the 2024 Emmys with their affectionate date night. Though Selena walked the red carpet solo, the couple reunited inside Los Angeles&#39; Peacock Theater, where they were spotted holding hands and sneaking kisses during the ceremony.

Benny, clearly smitten, kept glancing back at Selena with a smile as the hosts delivered jokes. Despite losing her two nominations for Only Murders in the Building, Selena dazzled in Tiffany &amp; Co. jewelry, including a stunning platinum band on her engagement ring finger. The sight of the ring only fueled speculation, though the couple, who have been dating since last year, are in no rush to walk down the aisle.

In a recent interview, Selena emphasized the importance of maintaining their individuality, saying, &quot;We always make sure to protect what we have, but there&rsquo;s no rules. I want him to always be himself, and I want to always be myself.&quot;]]>
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			<title>Khloe Kardashian's glamorous walk-in- closet gets the kid's catwalk treatment with True and Dream</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 24 07:22:23 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Khloe Kardashian showcased her luxurious walk-in closet on Instagram, featuring a playful runway show]]>
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				<![CDATA[Fashionista Khloe Kardashian has once again delighted her fans with a glimpse into her opulent lifestyle. On Tuesday, she took to Instagram Stories to showcase her breathtaking walk-in closet, a space brimming with luxury shoes and handbags that would make any fashion lover green with envy.

In a series of videos, Khloe gave followers a tour of her immaculate wardrobe while her six-year-old daughter, True, and seven-year-old niece, Dream, had their own fun. The youngsters turned the closet into their personal runway, playfully trying on some of Khloe&#39;s most extravagant accessories.

One highlight of the impromptu fashion show was Dream modeling a dazzling Prada handbag valued at $4,200. The girls&#39; runway antics were a mix of cuteness and couture, with Dream donning multiple designer purses and True, clad in star-patterned pajamas, introducing the audience to her teddy bear, Zippy.

Khloe&rsquo;s Instagram post started with a playful introduction: &quot;As you guys know, we love a good dance party in my household, but we also love a good fashion show too. Tonight I was given a very spontaneous fashion show. Ladies and gentlemen -- Dream and True.&quot; The video captured True describing her pajamas and her teddy bear&#39;s outfit before Dream made her grand entrance with an array of luxury bags.

The young models strutted back and forth, giggling and enjoying their moment in the spotlight, adding a heartwarming touch to Khloe&rsquo;s stylish display. The closet, meticulously organized with high-end footwear and purses, was the perfect backdrop for their playful runway show.

Khloe&rsquo;s fans were treated not only to a peek inside her glamorous wardrobe but also to a sweet and entertaining moment shared with her family. The videos offered a charming contrast between high fashion and innocent childhood fun, showcasing a side of Khloe&rsquo;s life that is both luxurious and heartwarming.

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			<title>Post Office scandal victim slams UK government at National Television Awards</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 24 06:46:54 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Post Office scandal victim Jo Hamilton criticized the government at the National Television Awards, accusing ministers]]>
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				<![CDATA[At the National Television Awards on Wednesday, Jo Hamilton, a former sub-postmaster and one of the key figures in the Post Office IT scandal, took the stage to deliver a stinging rebuke to the government over its handling of compensation for those wrongfully accused. While accepting awards for the ITV drama &quot;Mr Bates vs the Post Office,&quot; Hamilton criticized the lack of progress in the compensation scheme, despite Labour&rsquo;s recent ascent to power.

Speaking at the O2 arena in London, Hamilton expressed her frustration with the ongoing delays and insufficient payouts. &ldquo;I went to Westminster a few weeks ago and met with the new minister. Trust me, nothing has changed,&rdquo; she declared, sparking audible boos from the celebrity audience. She revealed that more than 300 of the 555 workers who won a landmark civil case in 2019 had yet to receive full compensation, including campaign leader Sir Alan Bates, who was offered only 30% of his claim.

Hamilton&rsquo;s remarks come amidst a backdrop of heightened scrutiny and public outrage over the treatment of the victims, with the ITV drama fueling calls for quicker justice. The government has defended its efforts, stating it is working diligently to resolve the issues. However, Hamilton&rsquo;s stark warning and the drama&#39;s success have renewed pressure on officials to fulfill their promises and expedite the compensation process.]]>
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			<title>Indie band English teacher wins Mercury Prize for debut album</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 24 10:06:11 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Indie band English Teacher's debut album wins Mercury Prize, breaking a nine-year London streak.]]>
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				<![CDATA[Leeds-based indie band English Teacher has won the prestigious Mercury Prize for their debut album, This Could Be Texas. The quartet, which formed in 2020 while studying at the Leeds Conservatoire, has made history as the first act from outside London to secure the award since Young Fathers in 2014.

The judges commended This Could Be Texas for its &quot;originality and character,&quot; noting the album&rsquo;s &quot;fresh approach to the traditional guitar band format.&quot; On stage, lead singer Lily Fontaine expressed her gratitude to her mother, who designed the album&rsquo;s artwork.

Despite their victory, the band appeared momentarily overwhelmed. Fontaine admitted, &quot;We didn&rsquo;t really plan this far,&quot; as her bandmates looked on in astonishment. &quot;What do we do now?&quot;

The band&#39;s win is particularly significant given the recent trend of London-based acts dominating the Mercury Prize. &quot;It&rsquo;s kind of ridiculous,&quot; said guitarist Lewis Whiting. &quot;There&rsquo;s so much going on outside London. Plenty of places in the north have thriving scenes and produce amazing bands. It&rsquo;s crazy it&rsquo;s been going on for so long.&quot;

Fontaine added, &quot;Musicians from outside London don&#39;t really have the same opportunities, but if you look back over music from this country, Yorkshire in particular has produced some of our most prolific songwriters.&quot;

The album, deeply influenced by Fontaine&rsquo;s upbringing in Colne, East Lancashire, addresses themes of social deprivation and political mismanagement, alongside personal topics such as identity, love, and loss. Critics have praised its &quot;winning lyrical mix of surrealism and social observation,&quot; highlighting its musical innovations and depth.

This year&#39;s Mercury Prize ceremony, held at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London, was scaled back due to the loss of its sponsor, Freenow. The show, which usually features live performances from the nominees, was adjusted following funding challenges. Dr Jo Twist, chief executive of the BPI, which organizes the award, expressed hopes that the full ceremony format will return next year.

The Mercury Prize, awarded for the best British or Irish album of the year, includes a &pound;25,000 cash prize. This year&rsquo;s nominees also included pop star Charli XCX, indie newcomers The Last Dinner Party, Scottish dance act Barry Can&#39;t Swim, and East London rapper Ghetts. Notably, eight of the shortlisted albums were debut releases, including Beth Gibbons&rsquo; solo album, marking her return to the spotlight after winning the prize with Portishead 29 years ago.

As English Teachers savor their triumph, the music world looks forward to seeing how this breakthrough will influence the vibrant music scene in Leeds and beyond.

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			<title>Rest in gold: Celebs bid farewell to India's 'Disco King' Bappi Lahiri</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 22 08:55:56 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Indian artists are mourning the death of a legend who introduced them to the glittering world of disco.]]>
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				<![CDATA[Long before we could shake a leg to instant remixes and EDM, Bappi Lahiri was channelling the disco dancer in listeners with hits like Koi Yahan Naache Naache, Jimmy Jimmy, Kaliyon Ka Chaman, Inteha Hogae among several others. The composer, known for revolutionizing the music of late 70s-era Bollywood all the way through the 80s and well into the 90s, succumbed to sleep apnea on Tuesday. The iconic singer was 69, confirmed PTI.

Lahiri&rsquo;s legacy of gold

Lahiri brought disco to India at a time when many weren&rsquo;t even aware of the subculture. His appearance oozed the razzle dazzle he was all about with his trademark jewellery -- comprising of several chunky gold chains and flashy rings -- making him instantly recognisable. Even the legendary Michael Jackson was fascinated by his gold Ganesha chain upon his visit to India in 1996. The Thriller hitmaker told Lahiri he was a fan of his Jimmy Jimmy.

Known for his versatility in a career that spanned nearly five decades, Lahiri has numerous hits to his credit. The singer was only 20 when he composed his first runaway hit, Chalte Chalte, in 1976. The track is sung by Kishore Kumar. In 1977, his Aap Ki Khatir and Bambai Se Aaya Mera Dost played endlessly in eateries, buses and various public spaces. Remembered fondly as Bappi Da, the singer crafted a memorable subgenre of music for Indian cinema.

His songs were an early inspiration for many of the pioneers on the Indian EDM scene, as per Rolling Stone India. Writer Kenneth Lobo, in the magazine&rsquo;s 2015 cover story on the origins of electronic dance music in India, said: &ldquo;Lahiri cut plenty of disco bangers throughout the 1980s, from Ramba Ho Ho Ho to Raat Baki to Disco Station, Yaar Bina Chain Kahan Re, Zoo Zoo Zooby Zooby and Jhoom Jhoom. The apex of his achievement, however, is 1982&rsquo;s Disco Dancer, which is a nostalgia trip not just for Indians but for kids growing up across the former Soviet Union. Lahiri&rsquo;s experiments with synthesizers had influenced Charanjit Singh, his contemporary in Bollywood, who went on to achieve fame around the world as one of the pioneers of EDM.&rdquo;

Bappi Da&rsquo;s music received praise and recognition from musicians around the globe even after the disco era. His song Jimmy Jimmy was revived by Sri-Lankan Brit M.I.A. who turned it into a global dance hit in 2007. His 1981 composition with the late Lata Mangeshkar, Thoda Resham Lagta Hai from the film Jyoti, became the basis for Truth Hurt&rsquo;s 2002 international Top 10 hit Addictive.

Aside from his dance numbers, even his songs Pag Ghungroo Bandh and Intehaa Ho Gayi went onto become superhits. Bappi Da retained his prominence in Bollywood even after younger music directors saturated the industry with their new sound. Courtesy of Bappi Da&rsquo;s ability to maneuver his sound with time.

Lahiri&rsquo;s latest and notable compositions include songs like Ooh La La from 2011&rsquo;s The Dirty Picture, Tune Mari Entriyaan from 2013&rsquo;s Gunday and a remake of his own song Tamma Tamma Again from 2017&rsquo;s Badrinath Ki Dulhania. The composer&rsquo;s last contribution to Bollywood was the song Bhankas from the 2020 film Baaghi 3.

Bidding farewell

Now, fans and fellow artists are mourning the death of a legend who introduced them to the glittering and glorious world of disco. &ldquo;Today we lost the disco king, Bappi Da you were not only an amazing music composer and singer but also a beautiful and happy soul. End of an Era. May your soul rest in peace,&rdquo; tweeted Kajol.



Today we lost the disco king, Bappi Da you were not only an amazing music composer and singer but also a beautiful and happy soul.
End of an Era.
May your soul rest in peace 🙏🏻#RIP #BappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/WlSBwAdaCV
&mdash; Kajol (@itsKajolD) February 16, 2022


Fellow singer Adnan Sami wrote, &quot;He was India&rsquo;s first rockstar. He was full of love and generosity. We will miss him dearly. &#39;Chalte Chalte&hellip;Mere Ye Geet Yaad Rakhna&hellip; Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna&hellip;Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna&hellip;&#39; Rest in peace dear Bappi Da.&quot;



He was India&rsquo;s First &lsquo;ROCK STAR&rsquo;!!
He was full of love &amp; generosity!
Will miss him dearly&hellip;

&ldquo;Chalte Chalte&hellip;
Mere Ye Geet Yaad Rakhna&hellip;
Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna&hellip;
Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna&hellip;&rdquo;

Rest in peace dear Bappi Da&hellip;🙏🖤

#BappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/a1VsE0vlWO
&mdash; Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) February 16, 2022


Actor Sidharth Malhotra added, &quot;A heartfelt tribute to legendary music composer and pop culture singer #BappiLahiri Ji. May his soul rest in peace. My Condolences to the family.&quot;



A heartfelt tribute to legendary music composer and pop culture singer #BappiLahiri Ji. May his soul rest in peace. My Condolences to the family.🙏🏻
&mdash; Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) February 16, 2022


Farhan Akhtar also took to the micro-blogging site writing, &quot;Yaad rahega aapka pyaar aur sangeet.. RIP Bappi Da.&quot;



Yaad rahega aapka pyaar aur sangeet.. RIP #BappiDa 🙏🏽❤️ pic.twitter.com/WMh53lfspX
&mdash; Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) February 16, 2022


Filmmaker Hansal Mehta lamented, &quot;Another legend gone. Had the good fortune of working closely with Bappi Lahiri while shooting an ad for P&amp;G and then working with White Feather Films for Sanjay Gupta. Man of incredible melody and talent.&quot;



Another legend gone. #BappiLahiri. Had the good fortune of working closely with him when I shot an ad for p&amp;g and then when I worked with White Feather Films for @_SanjayGupta. Man of incredible melody and talent. pic.twitter.com/FlQUiPm9yl
&mdash; Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) February 16, 2022


Sunny Leone tweeted: &quot;God Bless you and your family Bappi Ji. You and your voice will live till the end of time in our hearts!&quot;



God Bless you and your family Bappi Ji. You and your voice will live till the end of time in our hearts!#RIP #BappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/GgARaMnCdI
&mdash; sunnyleone (@SunnyLeone) February 16, 2022


Actor Karan Kundra chimed in, &quot;Saddened and shocked.. you&rsquo;re a legend dada.. you gave us so much love and positivity when you came to the BB house.. can&rsquo;t believe Om Shanti.&quot;



Saddened and shocked.. you&rsquo;re a legend dada.. you gave us so much love and positivity when you came to the BB house.. can&rsquo;t believe Om Shanti 🙏🏼 #bappilahiri
&mdash; Karan Kundrra (@kkundrra) February 16, 2022


Indian singer Armaan Malik could not process the loss. &quot;I genuinely can&rsquo;t believe that you&rsquo;re gone. Will miss you so much Bappi Da.. I&rsquo;ll never forget the love, support and encouragement you gave me as a little kid and throughout my career. May your kind soul rest in peace &quot;



Cannot process this loss.. i genuinely can&rsquo;t believe that you&rsquo;re gone. Will miss you so much Bappi Da.. I&rsquo;ll never forget the love, support &amp; encouragement you gave me as a little kid and throughout my career. May your kind soul rest in peace 🙏🏻 #BappiLahiri pic.twitter.com/XQmM5OZ6hD
&mdash; ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) February 16, 2022


Even Indian cricketer Virat Kohli tweeted, &quot;An icon of the Indian music industry. Bappi Lahiri, you will be missed. May you RIP.&quot;



A icon of the Indian music industry. Bappi Lahiri you will be missed. May you RIP 🙏🏻
&mdash; Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 16, 2022


Indian prime minister Narendre Modi, too, mourned Lahiri&rsquo;s demise sharing a picture with him. &quot;Shri Bappi Lahiri Ji&rsquo;s music was all encompassing, beautifully expressing diverse emotions. People across generations could relate to his works. His lively nature will be missed by everyone. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti,&quot; he wrote.



Shri Bappi Lahiri Ji&rsquo;s music was all encompassing, beautifully expressing diverse emotions. People across generations could relate to his works. His lively nature will be missed by everyone. Saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/fLjjrTZ8Jq
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 16, 2022


Priyanka Chopra shared Lahiri&#39;s photo on her Insta Stories to write, &quot;Rest in glory, disco king!&quot;



While Kareena mourned, &quot;Yaar Bina Chain Kaha Re, RIP king.&quot;



Vicky Kaushal and Arjun Kapoor thanked Lahiri for the melodies, with the latter assuring, &quot;Your work shall make sure you remain immortal. RIP.&quot;





Lahiri had been undergoing treatment for multiple health issues over the past month. He is survived by his daughter Rema Lahiri and son Bappa Lahiri. Dr Deepak Namjoshi, director of CritiCare hospital in Mumbai, where Lahiri had been undergoing treatment, shared with the outlet, &quot;Bappi Lahiri had been admitted to the hospital for a month and was discharged on Monday. But his health deteriorated on Tuesday and his family called for a doctor to visit their home. He was brought to the hospital. He had multiple health issues. He died due to OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) shortly before midnight.&quot;

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			<title>More celebs join ‘Javed Iqbal’ cast in protest of ban on film</title>
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				<![CDATA[The Punjab government and the Central Board of Film Censors (CBFC) pulled Yasir Hussain and Ayesha Omar starrer Javed Iqbal&nbsp;from cinemas a&nbsp;day before its release. The Abu Aleeha directorial was slated to be screened in theatres across Pakistan on&nbsp;Friday.

Now, the likes of Iqra Aziz and Ali Rehman Khan have joined the cast in its protest against the decision on social media, while Osman Khalid Butt had already aired his disapproval when the news broke out.

&quot;Why can&rsquo;t we just accept the fact that this really happened in the 90&rsquo;s. Is Pakistani entertainment only limited to comedy and romance?&rdquo; asked Aziz in an Insta post dedicated to her husband&rsquo;s film. &ldquo;Humari audience kehti hai humain kuch aur bhi dekhao, lekin kese? (Our audience begs for us to show them something different but how do we do that?) I think our Pemra hasn&rsquo;t heard Ted Bundy&rsquo;s tapes yet,&quot; added Aziz, referring to the notorious American serial killer who has become&nbsp;the subject of numerous docu-films and series over the years.





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Khan also tweeted asking, &ldquo;With a film industry trying to stay buoyant, how on earth can we move forward when every other film gets banned for no real apparent reason?&rdquo; He continued, &ldquo;Time to think beyond our personal prejudices and insecurities and allow for real stories to be told.&rdquo;



With a film industry trying to stay buoyant, how on earth can we move forward when every other film gets banned for no real apparent reason. Time to think beyond our personal prejudices and insecurities, and allow for real stories to be told. #justiceforjavediqbalmovie
&mdash; Ali Rehman Khan (@alirehmankhan) January 29, 2022



Prior to this, Omar had shared an elaborate post on Instagram to air her sadness over the decision. She wrote: &ldquo;This is so sad. The film had been passed by all censor boards including Punjab and only then was the release date announced. But right after the Karachi premiere, the Punjab Government decided to halt the release and review it again?&rdquo; The actor explained how films based on real-life villains like Iqbal are real horror stories that need to be told because they &ldquo;expose the psychology of psychopath serial killers, talk about issues like child kidnapping, abuse and murder, shed light on the dark side of society and our social construct.&rdquo;





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Stressing on how hard the makers, cast and crew worked on the film, Omar concluded with the hope that may the government make the &ldquo;right decision&rdquo; for Pakistani cinema&rsquo;s survival. &ldquo;And also, so that inhuman humans like Javed Iqbal can be identified in society. The director and producer have filed a petition against this decision in Lahore high court. Praying for the best.&rdquo;





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Hussain, too, aired a similar, rather frustrated concern on Instagram. &ldquo;Aaaaaa, I did not understand the reason for this ban... Film Javed Iqbal mai bola gaya such hazam nahi hua ya kisi ko show pe bulana bhool gaye (Could regulation authorities not digest the truth told in the film or did we forget to invite someone)?&rdquo; he asked. &ldquo;Will our source of entertainment always be cricket and television serials? Or will independent filmmakers get a chance already?&rdquo; continued the actor.



Release the #JavedIqbal film!
Halting it &#39;in the wake of persistent complaints received from different quarters&#39; 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 it was cleared for release by all censor boards is incredibly vague and a terrible look for the future of Pakistani cinema.
&mdash; Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) January 28, 2022



On Friday, actor Osman Khalid Butt had tweeted:&nbsp;&quot;Release the Javed Iqbal film! Halting it &#39;in the wake of persistent complaints received from different quarters&#39; 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 it was cleared for release by all censor boards is incredibly vague and a terrible look for the future of Pakistani cinema.&quot;

Earlier, censor Board insiders confirmed to&nbsp;The Express Tribune&nbsp;that they had previously not banned the film but had suggested a few cuts and beeps. However, when they went to the premiere, they saw the film being screened unedited and uncut. The Board insiders are willing to call a full board to reconsider the film but they haven&#39;t received any request from the makers in writing. The Express Tribune also&nbsp;reached out to the Sindh Censor Board to verify the same and is still awaiting a response.&nbsp;

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			<title>'Horrendous and barbaric': Celebs livid over Sialkot incident</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Dec 21 06:05:31 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Priyantha Kumara, a Sri Lankan national was brutally lynched and his body set on fire by workers of private factories on Sialkot&rsquo;s Wazirabad Road on Friday. 

A police official told The Express Tribune at the crime scene that Kumara was the operational manager at the factory for the past seven years. He was accused by the factory workers of &ldquo;tearing down Durood Sharif.&rdquo;

Several gruesome video clips have since been shared on social media, in which the mob can be seen beating the victim while chanting slogans against blasphemy. Many in the mob make no attempt to hide their identity and some even take selfies in front of the burning corpse. 

The sickening incident has outraged the nation and the civil and military leaders have denounced it. President Arif Alvi said the vigilante attack has nothing to do with religion as Prime Minister Imran Khan has promised that those responsible &ldquo;will be punished with the full severity of the law&rdquo;.

Now, celebrities are taking to their social media to condemn the gruesome killing and desecration. Several are speaking up against the growing radicalisation, fascism in the country and looking to Imran Khan for answers. 

&ldquo;Words fail me. We as a nation need to hold our heads in shame. Do we really want to live in a country where mob rule is the norm and not the exception? We look to Imran Khan for swift action to stop this now,&rdquo; tweeted Mehwish Hayat. 



Words fail me. We as a nation need to hold our heads in shame. Do we really want to live in a country where mob rule is the norm and not the exception?? We look to @ImranKhanPTI for swift action to stop this now.
#Sialkot
&mdash; Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) December 3, 2021


Mahira Khan wrote, &ldquo;Ashamed! Sick to my stomach!! Looking at you, Imran Khan, for answers, for justice and to take away this menace from our country.&quot;



Ashamed!! Sick to my stomach!! Looking at you @ImranKhanPTI for answers, for justice and to take away this menace from our country. #Sialkot
&mdash; Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) December 3, 2021


For Ushna Shah, the scariest part is, &ldquo;there are still many who will argue &lsquo;minorities are safe in Pakistan&rsquo; every time I raise my voice for them.&rdquo; Sharing the premier&rsquo;s tweet, she added, &ldquo;By all means, make more &lsquo;roohani madrasahs&rsquo; and further radicalise what&rsquo;s left of this country.&rdquo;



The scariest part? There are still many who argue &ldquo;minorities are safe in Pakistan&rdquo; every time I raise my voice for them. #justiceforpriyanthakumara
&mdash; Ushna Shah (@ushnashah) December 3, 2021




By all means make more &ldquo;roohani madrasahs&rdquo; and further radicalise what&rsquo;s left of this country. https://t.co/iO2qnzoK7B
&mdash; Ushna Shah (@ushnashah) December 3, 2021


Mansha Pasha also feels its high time vloggers and bloggers took a break from propagating a &lsquo;soft image&rsquo; of Pakistan. &ldquo;So, who&rsquo;s the next vlogger who&rsquo;s going to make feel good tourist ads and proclaim how safe the country is for foreigners?&rdquo; she questioned. 



So whose the next vlogger whose gonna make feel good tourist ads and proclaim how safe the country is for foreigners?
&mdash; Mansha Pasha (@manshapasha) December 3, 2021


She, too, criticised Khan for focusing on &ldquo;removing western influence,&rdquo; while, &ldquo;what of the weaponized radical elements that use any excuse to spread terror and incite mob violence? Any word on them? Because they are and always have been the ones that are actually destroying the country. Shame!&rdquo;



While the PM &amp; posse focus on removing &quot;western influence&quot; , what of the weaponized radical elements that use any excuse to spread terror and incite mob violence?
Any word on them? Because they are and always have been the ones who are actually destroying the country.
Shame!
&mdash; Mansha Pasha (@manshapasha) December 3, 2021


Rohail Hyatt simply feels &ldquo;saddened and ashamed,&rdquo; while Saba Qamar is &ldquo;completely shattered&rdquo; right now.



Saddened and ashamed..#Sialkot
&mdash; Rohail Hyatt (@rohailhyatt) December 3, 2021




&#39;Whosoever kills a person ... it shall be as if he has killed all mankind&#39; -
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Completely shattered right now! 💔 #Sialkot
&mdash; Saba Qamar (@s_qamarzaman) December 3, 2021


&ldquo;Sick! Sick! Sick!&rdquo; tweeted Armeen Khan. &ldquo;I would never wish this upon any human being but this time, I am going to make an exception. I pray with my heart and soul that all those took part in this lynching never find peace in this world or hereafter,&rdquo; she added. 



Sick! Sick! Sick! I would never wish this upon any human being but this time, I am going to make an exception. I pray with my heart and soul that all those took part in this lynching never find peace in this world or hereafter. #Sialkot #lynching
&mdash; Armeena 🦋 (@ArmeenaRK) December 3, 2021


Salman Ahmad reinstated that &ldquo;Fascism has no religion,&rdquo; and &ldquo;TLP must not be allowed to masquerade as a religious party. They have poisoned the feelings of all Ashiq-e-Rasools on planet earth.&rdquo;



Fascism has no religion. #TLP must not be allowed to masquerade as a &ldquo; religious&rdquo; party. They have poisoned the feelings of ALL Ashiq e Rasools on planet earth.
&mdash; salman ahmad (@sufisal) December 3, 2021


Asim Azhar wants to know where we&rsquo;re headed as a nation. &ldquo;Ashamed and terrified. Where are we headed? Ya Allah, grant us tolerance and everything this nation needs to become better humans. Ameen,&rdquo; tweeted the singer. 



Ashamed &amp; terrified. Where are we headed.. Ya ALLAH grant us tolerance &amp; everything this nation needs to become better humans. 🙏🏽 Aameen. #sialkot
&mdash; Asim Azhar (@AsimAzharr) December 3, 2021


While Indian actor Swara Bhaskar is sickened to learn about the incident. &ldquo;Absolutely sickening and gut wrenching the madness, brutality and monstrosity humans unleash in the name of Gods and religion. Horrendous!&rdquo; she tweeted. 



Absolutely sickening and gut wrenching the madness, brutality and monstrosity humans unleash in the name of Gods and religion.. HORRENDOUS ! #Sialkot https://t.co/VgkmDKKZeo
&mdash; Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) December 3, 2021


Prime Minister Imran Khan tweeted that the &quot;horrific, vigilante attack&quot; on the factory and the burning alive of the Sri Lankan man was a &#39;day of shame&#39; for Pakistan. &quot;I am overseeing the investigations and, let there be no mistake, all those responsible will be punished with the full severity of the law. Arrests are in progress,&rdquo; he added.



The horrific vigilante attack on factory in Sialkot &amp; the burning alive of Sri Lankan manager is a day of shame for Pakistan. I am overseeing the investigations &amp; let there be no mistake all those responsible will be punished with full severity of the law. Arrests are in progress
&mdash; Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 3, 2021


Responding to premier&rsquo;s tweet on the issue, President Dr Arif Alvi also said the Sialkot incident was &ldquo;definitely very sad and shameful and not religious in any way whatsoever&rdquo;. &ldquo;Islam is a religion established on the cannons of deliberative justice rather than mob lynching.&rdquo;

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			<title>'They're animal prisons': Celebs want zoos 'abolished' in Pakistan after rare white lion dies</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2331030/theyre-animal-prisons-celebs-want-zoos-abolished-in-pakistan-after-rare-white-lion-dies</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 21 07:47:35 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[A rare white lion died in Karachi Zoo on Wednesday after its lungs stopped working due to pneumonia, a spokesperson for the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) claimed. He said that the big cat was ill for the last 13 days and suffering from Pulmonary TB which was being treated by veterinarians but &quot;he could not recover and died due to his illness.&rdquo;

Outraged, numerous celebrities and netizens called out authorities for animal abuse provided the shocking state the lion&#39;s body was photographed in, appearing seemingly ill-fed, starved and judging by the scars, abused.

Brought to the Karachi Zoo from Africa in 2012, the age of the lion was between 14 to 15 years. After a team of veterinarians performed an autopsy, the findings revealed he had developed pneumonia and its lungs had stopped working. However, some reports also claimed the lion died of a cardiac arrest due to excess fat deposit on its heart.

Now, a host of celebrities are pleading the government and law enforcement agencies to put an end to the &lsquo;zoo culture&rsquo; while urging them to hold accountable those keeping wild animals in such deplorable spaces without taking care of their needs.

Taking to Instagram, actor Ushna Shah shared a photo of the now, dead lion writing, &quot;They [the zoo authorities] are trying to pass [the cause of] the lion&#39;s death off as tuberculosis but we all know that the contractor stopped giving food and for a long time, these majestic animals were starved! Also, just take a look at the scars on his body! From previous videos of the Islamabad zoo etc., one can guess the unqualified zoo keepers used to lash him whenever they interacted with him.&quot;

She went on to remind her followers that Pakistan has displayed its inability to take care of animals, stray or wild, thus, &quot;zoos should be abolished immediately! Pakistan doesn&#39;t even have money to feed the animals the quantity of food they need to maintain a healthy weight.&quot;





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Ayesha Omar was mortified to discover how animals are being kept in the Karachi Zoo. Echoing the same sentiments, she tweeted, &quot;Apparently because of lack of funds, this African lion died today. They say it was tuberculosis. He was being kept in the same enclosure as the lioness with such a contagious disease.&quot;



Mortified to find out how animals are being kept in the #KarachiZoo, apparently because of lack of funds. And this African lion died today. They say it&rsquo;s tuberculosis. He was being kept in the same enclosure as the Lioness with such a contagious disease. pic.twitter.com/GSwthV8Zly
&mdash; Ayesha Omar (@ayesha_m_omar) November 24, 2021


Taking to her Instagram stories, Omar shared the video that circulated earlier of the same lion starving and wrote, &quot;This video from a few days ago, I&#39;m guessing it&#39;s the same lion that died. This is horrific.&quot;

Sharing another photo of the turtles being kept in the Karachi Zoo, Omar added, &quot;The deplorable state of the Karachi Zoo, because apparently their funds have been cut off completely. My heart is going out for these turtles plucked out of their natural habitat, treated like this...&quot;



Dubbing the claim suggesting the lion died of pneumonia a farce, activist Shaniera Akram lashed out on the micro-blogging site: &quot;He died because we couldn&#39;t look after him! Zoos should be a place where animals go for protection, hospitalisation, rehabilitation, recreation and breeding! At the very least, people can then go to observe them. Anything less than that are not zoos, they are animal prisons!&quot;



B#%S!
He died because we couldn&#39;t look after him!
Zoos should be a place where animals go for protection, hospitalisation,rehabilitation, recreation &amp; breeding! At the very least, people can then go to observe them.
Anything less than that,Are NOT Zoos they are animal prisons! https://t.co/uHMmagL3rF
&mdash; Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) November 24, 2021


Yashma Gill detailed how, after coming across the video of the starving lion, she decided to visit the Karachi Zoo to feed him herself. But upon inquiring, she was told that she wouldn&#39;t be allowed to take food inside. &quot;I was assured that the lion, along with the rest of the animals, are being properly fed now,&quot; following which, she was relieved. &quot;So I requested my manager to hopefully arrange a visit for me tomorrow, five hours later, this picture is what I receive from a friend of mine. Whoever was involved in this hideous crime, are you happy now?! Will the government release funds now?&quot; she asked, furious. &quot;I won&#39;t write any further because I will lose control over my words and wish equally as bad on the humans who let this happen.&quot;



In another story, she urged, &quot;It&#39;s time we put an end to the zoo culture. Especially when countries like ours can&#39;t afford to feed animals.&quot;



Armeena Khan cried out loud, &quot;Torturing them, starving them, bezubaan par zulm kesay karletay ho? Mera dil hil jaata hai. Fear the day you will be held accountable.&quot; While actor Yasir Hussain, hinting at the Muslim League Noon&rsquo;s symbol, tagged Maryam Nawaz saying, &quot;Sher tha, ap he bacha lety... (It was a lion, couldn&rsquo;t you have saved him?)&quot;





Before the news of the lion&#39;s passing surfaced, several including Anoushey Ashraf, Ahsan Khan, Fatima Bhutto and Ahmed Ali Butt had urged authorities to take notice of his heartbreaking condition.

Ashraf had questioned, &quot;What on earth is happening here?&quot; While Khan called the neglect &#39;shameful&#39; and &#39;terrible&#39; while sharing a hadith that urges humans to treat animals like equals.





Bhutto lamented, &quot;This is so cruel and so obscene. These are living beings. Who is the contractor refusing to send food? And why does the zoo not have funds available? Where have they been spent? Does the city government have no shame?&quot; While actor and rapper, Butt pleaded, &quot;For the love of God! Please take care of animals.&quot;

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			<title>Celebs, politicians note Suhail Asghar's passing is 'a great loss for Pakistan'</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 21 12:36:35 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Veteran actor Suhail Asghar, who passed away in Lahore on Saturday, is now being remembered on Twitter by his fellow actors and friends.

Asghar had been admitted to a Lahore hospital for a week until his passing yesterday at 11:30 AM. His funeral took place today in the Bahria Town locality of Lahore. He was battling health issues for some time now, having undergone a gastric surgery recently too. While actors Mohib Mirza and Faysal Qureshi were among the first to comment on his untimely demise, many have since lamented the loss on the micro-blogging site.

Actor Adnan Siddiqui tweeted, &ldquo;Another legend bids goodbye. Sohail bhai was an inspiration for many aspiring actors, keeping his family in my prayers and thoughts.&rdquo; Humayun Saeed chimed in, &ldquo;Saddened to learn about Sohail Asghar sahab&#39;s passing. May Allah bless his soul. [My] deepest condolences to his family&rdquo;



Another legend bids goodbye. Sohail bhai was an inspiration for many aspiring actors. Keeping his family in my prayers and thoughts. pic.twitter.com/cF6XgH3CXG
&mdash; Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) November 13, 2021




إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

Saddened to learn about Sohail Asghar sb&#39;s passing. May Allah bless his soul. Deepest condolences to his family pic.twitter.com/dEPbImopST
&mdash; Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) November 13, 2021


Mansha Pasha heard about the tragic news in the evening and tweeted, &ldquo;Many condolences to the family, just heard the tragic news. We seem to be losing so many wonderful artists lately. Allah reham karay [May God have mercy] and his soul rest in peace, Ameen.&rdquo; While actor Aijaz Aslam added, &ldquo;Veteran actor Suhail Asghar is no more. May Allah rest his soul in heaven.&rdquo;



Many condolences to the family of sohail asghar sahab. Just heard the tragic news. We seem to be losing so many wonderful artists lately. Allah reham karay.
May his soul rest in peace. Ameen. pic.twitter.com/iOMfQvpIHt
&mdash; Mansha Pasha (@manshapasha) November 13, 2021




Veteran actor sohail asghar is no more with us , May Allah rest his soul in Heaven. Aameen #sohailAsghar #rip pic.twitter.com/FbIFW3UKUF
&mdash; aijaz aslam (@aijazz7) November 13, 2021


Actor Shaan Shahid called the veteran&rsquo;s demise &ldquo;a great loss for Pakistan.&rdquo; He went on to commend the &lsquo;depth&rsquo; and &lsquo;brilliance&rsquo; of Asghar&rsquo;s craft and assured that he will always be remembered. &ldquo;Our artistic heritage and history must be preserved for the future generations to learn from,&rdquo; added Shahid.



RIP sohail asghar sb .. indeed a great loss for Pakistan .. the depth and brilliance of sohail sbs craft will always be remembered 🇵🇰😞💯🙏🏼 our artistic heritage and history must be preserved .. for the future generations to learn from .. pic.twitter.com/d7ew26jBxK
&mdash; Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) November 13, 2021


The Yalghaar star also commented beneath Dr Shahid Masood&rsquo;s tweet announcing Asghar&rsquo;s passing. &ldquo;One by one, we lose our artists but never get the chance to learn from them,&rdquo; he shared. &ldquo;Their knowledge unused by so many, I wish like in sports, we should have coaches in art as well so our generations to come can have an authentic guidance about the medium of acting.&rdquo;



RIP sohail sb 🇵🇰😞One by one we lose our artists , yet we never get a chance to learn from them their knowledge unused by so many . I wish like in sports we should have coaches in art as well so our generations to come should have authentic guidance of the medium of acting .
&mdash; Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) November 13, 2021


Television host Aamir Liaquat reminisced Asghar&rsquo;s love for him. &ldquo;Another jewel left us, another talented man departed from the world. Suhail Asghar loved me so much because he did not have time for hatred, may Allah grant him his utmost Maghfirah.&rdquo;



Another jewel left us, Another talented man departed from the world, Sohail Asghar loved me so much because he did not have time for hatred, may Allah grant him his utmost Maghfirah.

چٹھی نہ کوئی سندیس جانے وہ کون سا دیس جہاں تم چلے گئے pic.twitter.com/kJaqOkGMVL
&mdash; Aamir Liaquat Husain (@AamirLiaquat) November 13, 2021


While politicians and public figures otherwise also mourned the loss.

Senator Faisal Javed Khan shared old photos of Asghar from his earlier serials and tweeted, &ldquo;Saddened to hear about the loss of a legend. Such a fine actor he was, a huge loss for our entertainment industry. His acting in Chand Girhan as Jahanian Shah was outstanding. May ALLAH rest his soul in peace and give his family and fans enough strength to cope with this loss.&rdquo;



Saddened to hear about the loss of a legend Sohail Asghar. Such a fine actor he was. A huge loss to our ent industry. His acting in &quot;Chand Girhan&quot; as Jahanian Shah was outstanding. May ALLAH rest his soul in peace and give his family &amp; fans enough strength to cope with this loss pic.twitter.com/6NATo3RGib
&mdash; Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) November 13, 2021


Jibran Nasir called Asghar &ldquo;a screen icon and a national treasure.&rdquo; He went on to comment, &ldquo;May Allah bless the soul of Suhail Asghar and grant his family and friends the patience to bear this huge loss. Chand Girhan, Laag and Murad remain some of his most memorable performances for me as a fan.&rdquo;



A screen icon and a national treasure. Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilahi Rajioun. May Allah bless soul of #SohailAsghar sb and grant his family and friends the patience to bear this huge loss. Chand Girhan, Laag and Murad remain some of this most memorable performances for me as a fan. pic.twitter.com/o2I2dAHEen
&mdash; M. Jibran Nasir 🇵🇸 (@MJibranNasir) November 13, 2021


Born and raised in the same city, Asghar started off his career in the showbiz industry as an RJ for Radio Pakistan, where he worked for a decade from 1978 to 1988, following which he started acting in theatre productions. He was known for his roles in TV serials Laag, Piyas, Chand Girhan, Khuda ki Basti and Kajal Ghar. Asghar made his film debut in 2003 with Murad.

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			<title>Celebs, politicians from around the world congratulate Malala on marriage</title>
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				<![CDATA[Priyanka Chopra, Justin Trudeau, Reese Witherspoon among several others sent Malala and Asser their blessings.]]>
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				<![CDATA[Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by the Taliban for campaigning for girls&#39; education in 2012, tied the knot on Tuesday in a small ceremony in Birmingham, central England.

&quot;Today marks a precious day in my life. Asser (Malik) and I tied the knot to be partners for life,&quot; she wrote on Twitter, where she also posted images of herself and her husband from their wedding day. &quot;We celebrated a small nikkah ceremony at home in Birmingham with our families. Please send us your prayers. We are excited to walk together for the journey ahead,&quot; she added.

Wishes pour in

Several public figures from around the world including politicians and celebrities, ranging from&nbsp;Justin Trudeau, Chelsea Clinton, Priyanka Chopra, Reese Witherspoon to prominent Pakistani stars and personalities&nbsp;like&nbsp;Meesha Shafi, Mira Sethi, Zara Noor Abbas, Muneeba Mazari, Aima Baig, Shehzad Roy among several others, sent the duo their blessings.





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&ldquo;I am so happy for you. Congratulations to you sweetheart,&rdquo; commented Zara under Malala&rsquo;s Instagram post.&nbsp;Dananeer Mobeen chimed in, &ldquo;OMG Mashallah! Congratulations!&rdquo; Meesha commented, &ldquo;Buhat buhat Mubarik (Many, many congratulations).&rdquo;&nbsp;Reese commented, &ldquo;Congratulations on this wonderful moment!&rdquo; Katrina, too, added, &ldquo;Congratulations.&rdquo; Mira, Muneeba, Ali,&nbsp;Aima and political figures&nbsp;including&nbsp;Bakhtawar Bhutto, Aseefa Bhutto,&nbsp;among several others, continued to fill the comments section.





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Priyanka in her Instagram Stories, wrote, &ldquo;Congratulations Malala, wishing you so much joy and happiness. You are an absolute vision!&quot;



Meanwhile,&nbsp;Shehzad Roy tweeted, &ldquo;Congratulations,&rdquo; and&nbsp;Juggun Kazim added, &ldquo;I&#39;m so happy for you, [you] beautiful, strong and inspirational Malala, hamesha khush raho abaad raho (May you always stay happy).&rdquo;



Congratulations https://t.co/jgrfYlrb2t
&mdash; Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) November 9, 2021





I&#39;m so happy for you 🤗 beautiful, strong and inspirational @Malala
Hamesha khush raho abaad raho. Ameen ❤
&mdash; Juggun Kazim (@JuggunKazim) November 10, 2021



Actor Adnan Malik tweeted,&nbsp;&ldquo;This makes my heart smile Malala. You deserve the very best and in Asser Malik, you&rsquo;ve found one of the kindest, good natured and most hilarious people I know in a partner, love and blessings.&rdquo;



This makes my heart smile! &hearts;️ @Malala you deserve the very best and in @MalikAsser you&rsquo;ve found one of the kindest, good natured &amp; most hilarious people I know in a partner. Love &amp; blessings ✨ https://t.co/xhfho15oJw
&mdash; adnanmalik (@adnanmalik) November 9, 2021



&ldquo;Congratulations and Mashallah,&rdquo; tweeted Jemima Goldsmith. &ldquo;Wonderful news, sending big congratulations,&rdquo; writer Elif Shafak added on the micro-blogging site.



Congratulations and mashallah x
&mdash; Jemima Goldsmith (@Jemima_Khan) November 9, 2021





Wonderful news, sending big congratulations 💐
&mdash; Elif Shafak (@Elif_Safak) November 9, 2021



The Canadian Prime Minister wrote, &quot;Congratulations, Malala and Asser! Sophie and I hope you enjoyed your special day - we&rsquo;re wishing you a lifetime of happiness together.&quot; Chelsea also wrote, &quot;Congratulations Malala and Asser!,&quot; on the micro-blogging site.&nbsp;



Congratulations, Malala and Asser! Sophie and I hope you enjoyed your special day - we&rsquo;re wishing you a lifetime of happiness together.
&mdash; Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 9, 2021





Congratulations Malala and Asser!
&mdash; Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) November 9, 2021



The nuptial 

Earlier this year, Malala&rsquo;s father Ziauddin Yousafzai had said Malala would choose her own partner, and so it she has.

The wedding photographs see her donning a plain pink ensemble with minimal golden embellishments around the neckline and borders of her kameez and dupatta. &nbsp;While Asser looks dapper in a three-piece black pant suit with a plain white button-down and a pink tie to go with, complimenting his bride&rsquo;s outfit.

In the social media caption, the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner in history credited her bridal makeup artist Anna, who goes by the Instagram handle @makeupbyain. Malala also tagged photographer and visual journalist Malin Fezehai, who captured the duo&rsquo;s big day with utter grace.

As per the Daily Mail, Malin described Malala&rsquo;s wedding as an intimate gathering of family and friends.

When she was 15, Malala was shot in the head by militants from the Tehreek-e-Taliban in the Swat valley while on a school bus in 2012. She recovered after months of treatment at home and abroad before co-writing her best-selling memoir, I am Malala. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as a 17-year-old in 2014, sharing the award with Kailash Satyarthi, a children&#39;s rights activist from India. She graduated last year from the University of Oxford with a degree in philosophy, politics and economics.

Now, 24-years-old, Malala advocates for girls&#39; education with her non-profit Malala Fund having invested $2 million in Afghanistan. She has also signed a deal with Apple TV+ that will see her produce dramas and documentaries that focus on women and children.

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			<title>Cheers for Malik, pack up for India: Twitter reacts to Pakistan's win against Scotland</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 21 06:42:01 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[It's been a pleasure and many are now bidding a long due farewell to Kohli as Pakistan advances to the semis.]]>
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				<![CDATA[On Sunday, Pakistan defeated Scotland by 72 runs on the back of magnificent half centuries from Babar Azam and Shoaib Malik to set up a Twenty20 World Cup semi-final clash against Australia.

Babar scored a polished 47-ball-66 for his 24th fifty in Twenty20 internationals, and his fourth in five matches, while Malik smashed an 18-ball 54 not out as Pakistan posted 189-4 in their 20 overs. The victory gave Pakistan five wins in as many games, topping the Group 2 with ten points. They now face Australia in the second semi-final in Dubai on Thursday.

The win also prompted a wave of memes and celebrity reactions on Twitter, as the micro-blogging site relished with pictures of star players from yesterday&#39;s match, particularly Shoaib Malik. Many even poked fun at the Indian cricket team -- as per custom -- and bid Virat Kohli a long due farewell.

&quot;I hope Indians are kind to their players on returning home without reaching the semis. After all its just a game Vurat Kohli,&quot; tweeted actor Aijaz Aslam whilst sharing a picture of the Indian skipper. &quot;Bro, go via Pakistan, aik chai ka cup ho jae and we shall drop you back in full security #t20worldcup2022,&quot; he quipped ahead.



I hope Indians are kind to their players on returning home without reaching the semis , after all its just a game @imVkohli bro go via PAKISTAN Aik chai ka cup ho jae and we shall drop you back in full security #t20worldcup2022 pic.twitter.com/5maG0dKxF9
&mdash; aijaz aslam (@aijazz7) November 7, 2021


Singer Momina Mustehsan kept her followers updated with praises for Malik amid the match. &quot;Legend is on fire!&quot; she remarked.



LEGEND is on FIRE 🔥 🙌🏼@realshoaibmalik #CmonBoyz #PakVsSCO
&mdash; Momina Mustehsan (@MominaMustehsan) November 7, 2021


Actor Humayun Saeed shared the ICC post announcing Malik&#39;s score that placed him on the top spot of the fastest 50. Alongside this, he tweeted, &quot;Wah Shoaib Malik proud of you!&quot;



Wah Shoaib Malik proud of you! @realshoaibmalik pic.twitter.com/13iOXPQSil
&mdash; Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) November 7, 2021


While singer Fakhre Alam shared his and Wasim Akram&#39;s hilarious recreation of an interview Anjum Chopra conducted with Haris Rauf, that went viral due to the latter&#39;s expressions as he tried to decipher the questions in fluent Hindi. &quot;I became Anjum Chopra and asked Wasim Akram questions in hardcore Hindi (I do apologise if I got some words wrong but it was all in good fun) and Wasim gave us the legendary Haris Rauf reaction&hellip;&quot; he wrote,



I became Anjum Chopra and asked @wasimakramlive questions in hardcore Hindi ( I do apologize if I got words wrong but it was all in good fun) and Wasim gave us the legendary @HarisRauf14 reaction&hellip; only in The Pavilion&hellip;.. pic.twitter.com/EnWH5KhH1H
&mdash; Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) November 7, 2021


Actor Mawra Hocane, on the other hand, simply celebrated the Pakistan cricket team&#39;s seamles advancement to the semis. &quot;Unbeaten MashaAllah, Pakistan Zindabad,&quot; she tweeted.



Unbeaten MashaAllah &hearts;️&hearts;️&hearts;️
Pakistan Zindabad 🇵🇰 #PAKvSCO #Pakistan #WT20
&mdash; MAWRA HOCANE (Hussain) (@MawraHocane) November 7, 2021


While Mansha Pasha shared the ICC post highlighting the star players that led Pakistan to victories against India, New Zealand, Afghanistan among others. &quot;Cheetay!&quot; she called them.



Cheetay! 🐆 https://t.co/V3Gagc52hb
&mdash; Mansha Pasha (@manshapasha) November 7, 2021


Most Twitterati, however, couldn&#39;t get enough of the memes that kept pouring in as India lost all hope to progress to the semis post New Zealand&#39;s win. &quot;Big News for India&quot; is still trending on Pakistani Twitter. A user quipped, &quot;If they [India] finish the match in three overs against Namibia, they can reach airport early.&quot;



**BIG NEWS FOR INDIA**

If they finish the match in 3 overs against Namibia, they can reach airport early.#CongratulationsPakistan #IndvsNam #IndianCricketTeam #kholi #shoaibmalik #Afghanistan #India #maukamauka #BCCI #Dhoni pic.twitter.com/A0bsUJQRh3
&mdash; Kanwal Aftab (@Kanwal__135) November 8, 2021


&quot;India&#39;s is the more comfortable group to be in #Mumbaiairport,&quot; joked another.



hahahaha
BIG NEWS FOR INDIA
India&#39;s is the more comfortable group to be in#Mumbaiairport https://t.co/GcLwy0Q5LM
&mdash; Mian Muhammad Ali (@muhalikamboh) November 8, 2021


&quot;Woh Mumbai airport jaane keliye Namibia se match khelna zaruri hai kya?&quot; questioned one more in classic Munna Bhai fashion.



&quot;BIG NEWS FOR INDIA&quot;
Wo Mumbai airport Jane ke liye pic.twitter.com/I8xnv7QwUL
&mdash; Muhammad Ali (@Muhamma00843102) November 8, 2021


Now there&#39;s an idea: &quot;Also if they change the Bombay Airport&#39;s name to Semi Final, they [India] can head there without any rival,&quot; suggested another.



Also if they change Name Bombay airport Name to semi final. They can Go In semi final without Any Rival.
BIG NEWS FOR INDIA#India https://t.co/TjgoO4Rp7P
&mdash; Meher Hassan (@Meher0072) November 8, 2021


Malik, however, dedicated his Man of the Match trophy from yesterday to his teammates, so as to motivate them for the big match against Australia. &quot;I dedicate today&#39;s &#39;Man of the Match&#39; to all team members of Pakistan squad, come on guys we can do this, inshAllah!&quot; he assured his boys.



- I dedicate today&#39;s &quot;Man of the match&quot; to all team members of Pakistan squad, come on guys we can do this, inshAllah! #5of5 #Cricket #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/rAjZESCmHb
&mdash; Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) November 7, 2021


Go get &#39;em, you guys!

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			<title>Celebs, cricketers defend Shami against Hindu extremists post Pak-India T20</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 21 08:51:37 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Mansha Pasha, Sachin Tendulkar among others are schooling users dubbing the Indian pacer a 'traitor'.]]>
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				<![CDATA[The rising hatred against Muslims in India and the continued surge of Hindu extremism under the RSS-inspired Narendra Modi&#39;s government is no secret today. An example of the same was witnessed after Pakistan&rsquo;s emphatic win over India during their first T20 World Cup encounter in Dubai on Sunday.

A torrent of social media abuse was unleashed against India&rsquo;s only Muslim player Mohammad Shami, while Kashmiri students were physically assaulted in various colleges of Indian Punjab after Pakistan&rsquo;s 10-wicket thrashing at the T20 World Cup encounter.

Now, former Indian cricketers, including the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Pakistani actor Mansha Pasha, as well as designer Khadija Shah, along with numerous netizens are slamming the trolls dubbing Shami a traitor.

Tendulkar tweeted, &ldquo;When we support team India, we support every person who represents team India. Muhammad Shami is a committed, world-class bowler. He had an off day like any other sportsperson can have. I stand behind Shami and team India.&rdquo;



When we support #TeamIndia, we support every person who represents Team India. @MdShami11 is a committed, world-class bowler. He had an off day like any other sportsperson can have.

I stand behind Shami &amp; Team India.
&mdash; Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 25, 2021



Sharing his tweet, Pasha wrote, &ldquo;Sad that religious intolerance has spread so far in India that cricketers have to come to each other&rsquo;s defense like this. It&rsquo;s a game for God&rsquo;s sake! Don&rsquo;t ruin the sport for the sportsmen by this over the top, so called nationalism.&rdquo;



Sad that religious intolerance has spread so far in India that cricketers have to come to eachothers defense like this.
Its a game for Gods sake! Dont ruin the sport for the sportsmen by this over the top so called nationalism https://t.co/m3xl2CBDsd
&mdash; Mansha Pasha (@manshapasha) October 25, 2021



Shah shared a tweet by leading scholar on national security, war on terror and civil rights, Khaled A Beydoun, that read: &ldquo;If we win I&rsquo;m Indian, if we don&rsquo;t I&rsquo;m a disloyal Muslim. Mohammed Shami is being criticised and his patriotism to India widely challenged after their T20 loss to Pakistan, only because he&rsquo;s a Muslim.&rdquo;

Harbhajan Singh had also tweeted, &ldquo;We love you Muhammad Shami.&rdquo;



We love you @MdShami11 🇮🇳 #Shami
&mdash; Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 25, 2021



While former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag also chimed in tweeting, &ldquo;The online attack on Mohammad Shami is shocking and we stand by him. He is a champion and anyone who wears the India cap has India in their hearts, far more than any online mob.&nbsp; [We stand] with you Shami, agle match mein dikado jalwa (show &lsquo;em what you got in the next match)!&rdquo;



The online attack on Mohammad Shami is shocking and we stand by him. He is a champion and Anyone who wears the India cap has India in their hearts far more than any online mob. With you Shami. Agle match mein dikado jalwa.
&mdash; Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 25, 2021



And when an Indian user shared their discontent over Shami smiling from the stands in a photo as India struggled on the field, another fellow Indian shut them down. The user contested, &ldquo;Really? Even smiling is problem now? If that&rsquo;s the case, then Virat Kohli also hugged a Pakistani player after losing and smiled. Had Shami done the same, he would&rsquo;ve been labeled a &lsquo;deshdrohi&rsquo; (traitor) by you all. It&rsquo;s a game, treat it like one and be prepared for any outcome.&rdquo;



Why #shami is laughing when India was in bad situation? 😡😡 pic.twitter.com/qS5XVgmPra
&mdash; Ex Bhakt ➐ (@exbhakt_) October 25, 2021



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			<title>'No ordinary victory': Celebs over the moon after Pakistan's unbelievable triumph</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 21 06:42:51 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Many are expressing their joy and renewed faith in Pakistani cricketers.]]>
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				<![CDATA[Pakistan&rsquo;s cricket team made history on Sunday after defeating India by a record-breaking 10 wickets, leaving fans around the world screaming and crying in admiration. The match marked the first time Pakistan ever defeated India in a world cup.

The first half kicked off with Shaheen Khan Afridi taking early wickets, giving his fellow team members the confidence they required to break India. Skipper Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan cruised the run-chase in the second half without any hassle after their arch-nemesis had been restricted to 151/7.

Following the unprecedented, unexpected victory, netizens claimed it was Babar Azam&rsquo;s world and we were all just living in it. Celebrities equally disarmed by the performance, joined the celebrations. Many including Mahira Khan, Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Mehwish Hayat and Asim Azhar shared memes, videos and wishes on Twitter and Instagram.

&quot;Well done Boys in Green. We&rsquo;ve waited a long time to savour this victory,&quot; wrote Hayat. &quot;So proud to see you bring your A game to the T20 World Cup today. You pulled together as a team in every department. What I witnessed was truly world class. Great start! Now let&rsquo;s bring that trophy home.&quot; She concluded by expressing her happiness over Pakistanis finally getting the opportunity to celebrate something as a unit world over.





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Actor Maya Ali wrote on her Instagram Stories, &ldquo;What a great victory! Proud of you boys.&rdquo;



Mahira Khan could feel her heart bursting with pride on Twitter. On her Insta she wrote, &quot;So, so proud. Boys played like champs. This is historic, onwards and upwards.&quot;



OUUFFFFFF!!! Heart is bursting with pride&hellip; waaaaah! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰 #PakvsIndia
&mdash; Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) October 24, 2021




Humayun Saeed penned a heartwarming note on Instagram. &quot;This is no ordinary victory,&quot; he remarked. &quot;This is a reminder that Pakistanis must always hold their heads high. I had been hearing this entire past week that Pakistan won&#39;t win, no chance! And this from our own people! So, so proud of our team for proving everyone wrong! Well done! Pakistan Zindabad.&quot;





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Strings&#39; Faisal Kapadia, who was fortunate enough to watch the match live, celebrated the victory from the stands of Dubai cricket stadium.





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Singer Asim Azhar, who had promised cricketer Shadab Khan he&#39;d sing for the team if it wins against India, sang Dil Dil Pakistan alongside actor Fahad Mustafa among others.





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And singer Farhan Saeed was proud of the men in Green. He tweeted, &quot;Congratulations Pakistan! This was phenomenal boys, from bowling to batting to catching, it was flawless! You&#39;ve made us more than proud!&quot;

Ayesha Omar also congratulated the team on the &quot;epic&quot; win in an Instagram Story. &quot;This had to be done. Congrats Pakistan, this was epic!&quot;



Osman Khalid Butt also chimed in with a dance on the micro-blogging site. &quot;This was truly some fantastic cricket. Congratulations, Pakistan! Babar Azam and Rizwan Zindabad!&rdquo; he tweeted.



This was truly some fantastic cricket.
Congratulations, Pakistan!
Babar Azam &amp; Rizwan zindabaad! pic.twitter.com/6x80YVAnhj
&mdash; Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) October 24, 2021


While writer Fatima Bhutto was over the moon. &quot;World&#39;s best game! 2023, here we come!&quot; she tweeted. On another tangent, she pointed out, &quot;With all the wickets in hand and lethal bowling, we won by ten overs! Whatever they say, that&rsquo;s why Pakistan is the only country not invited to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) because we&rsquo;re the best in the format [and] in the world. Thank you for coming to my Ted talk, I&rsquo;ll be here all week.&quot;



WORLD&#39;S BEST GAME, 2023 HERE WE COME 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰
&mdash; fatima bhutto (@fbhutto) October 24, 2021




All the wickets in hand, winning by ten overs, lethal bowling, whatever they say that&rsquo;s why Pakistan is the only country not invited to play in the IPL. Because we&rsquo;re the best in the format. In the world. Thank you for coming to my Ted talk, I&rsquo;ll be here all week.
&mdash; fatima bhutto (@fbhutto) October 24, 2021


Hira Mani shared her admiration for Babar after his impeccable performance with an Instagram post. &quot;Hum jeet gaye (And we win)! Babar Azam, tum tou hero nikle yaar (you turned out to be a hero dude!)&quot; she wrote.





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Kubra Khan and Sanam Jung shared celebratory moments from their home. The prior was spotted jumping with joy while the latter did a Mauka Mauka routine with her fam. &quot;Pakistan Zindabad! Been waiting for this moment for years! Dil jeet liya team Pakistan (You won our hearts team Pakistan)! Thank you for giving the entire nation a reason to celebrate,&quot; Jung remarked in her post.





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Actor Mirza Gohar Rasheed congratulated the team on the historic victory as well while Kumail Nanjiani was thrilled to see Pakistan and India back on the field together. &quot;History has been made today by the team Pakistan,&quot; tweeted Gohar. &quot;They say we don&rsquo;t have a star player but we have a star team! Congratulations, Green!&quot;



The history has been made today by the team #Pakistan. They say we don&rsquo;t have a star player because we have a STAR ⭐️ Team Congratulations team Green 👍🏻#PakvsIndia #ICCT20WorldCup2021
&mdash; Mirza Gohar (@GoharRsd) October 24, 2021


Nanjiani added, &quot;Fantastic game. And beautiful to see India and Pakistan on the field together.&quot;



👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😭😭😭

Fantastic game.

And beautiful to see India and Pakistan on the field together.
&mdash; Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) October 24, 2021


Fahad Mustafa simply shared a photo of the team with the caption, &quot;Love Pakistan!&quot;





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Actor, singer Junaid Khan also commented beneath this saying, &quot;Today&rsquo;s match was all about class, the brilliant game of cricket!&quot;



#PakistanZindabad #BabarAzam #MohammadRizwan
👏👏👏
&mdash; WAHAJ ALI (@iamwahajali) October 24, 2021





Bohat aala #Pakistan
&mdash; Bilal Abbas Khan (@bilalabbas_khan) October 24, 2021





Congratulations #Pakistan! Thank you for making us proud. #PakvsIndia 💚 pic.twitter.com/dnvodf3xY1
&mdash; Ramsha Khan (@ramshakofficial) October 24, 2021





What a match! The team did not just win our hearts tonight but they showed it to the world that hum bhi kissi say kum nahi. Their performance was phenomenal and I wish them all the best for the future matches. #pakistanzindabad #PakvsIndia #ICCT20WorldCup2021
&mdash; Junaid khan (@itsJunaidKhan) October 24, 2021



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			<title>Anupam Kher, Jaaved Jaaferi remember 'humanitarian' Umer Sharif</title>
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				<![CDATA[Indian actors among several others are reminiscing time spent with comedian, following his tragic demise.]]>
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				<![CDATA[The demise of legendary performer Umer Sharif shook the entertainment industry to its core. The undisputed King of Comedy was showered with tributes from celebrities and fans who felt deeply saddened by the irreplaceable loss.

Now, Indian celebrities like Anupam Kher, Jaaved Jaaferi, along with Pakistani actors Hareem Farooq and Mehwish Hayat, as well as American comedian Jeremy Mclellan have also taken to social media to join those mourning while paying tribute to the legendary icon.

Kher shared a video on his Instagram upon learning about Sharif&rsquo;s passing. In the clip he said, &ldquo;My heart is filled with grief and sadness after hearing the news of Umer Sharif&rsquo;s demise. There are very few personalities on Earth who just spread laughter and happiness, Umer Sharif sahab was one of them, my condolences to his fans around the world and his family members. But as sad as we feel about his demise, it is necessary to celebrate the life he has lived because a person who makes the world laugh should and can never be forgotten.&rdquo;

In the caption he bid farewell to the late performer. &ldquo;Goodbye Janab Umer Sharif sahab&hellip;Deeply saddened to know about the demise of the legendary comedian, actor and humanitarian #UmerShareef Saab. He was a legend in the true sense! Met him in London many years back. His effortless humour was infectious. Learnt a lot from him. May almighty give his family and fans the courage to deal with the loss.&rdquo;





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Jaaferi also mourned Sharif&rsquo;s demise on his Twitter. &ldquo;My heart is so heavy with the news that the highly respected and legendary comedian #UmerSharif bhai passed away today,&rdquo; he wrote. &ldquo;He not only had a unique &lsquo;andaz e bayaan&rsquo; but was also a socially and morally conscious human being. May Allaah (SWT) have mercy on and bless his soul,&rdquo; added the Dhamaal actor.&nbsp;



My heart is so so heavy with the news that the highly respected and legendary comedian #UmerSharif bhai passed away today. He not only had a unique &lsquo;andaz e bayaan&rsquo; but was also a socially and morally conscious human being. May Allaah(swt) have mercy on and bless his soul 🤲🏽
&mdash; Jaaved Jaaferi (@jaavedjaaferi) October 2, 2021



Indian journalist and critic Kamaal R Khan also took to the micro-blogging site and posted a picture of Sharif with a caption that read &ldquo;RIP #UmerSharif Sahab! Sir you will be missed till the last day of this world. American comedian Mclellan paid his respects to Sharif with picture and a simple yet effective caption &ldquo;RIP to the King of Comedy #UmerSharif&rdquo;



RIP #UmerSharif Sahab! Sir you will be missed till the last day of this world. pic.twitter.com/qbNFOUfVGA
&mdash; KRK (@kamaalrkhan) October 2, 2021





RIP to the King of Comedy #UmerSharif 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/iflAruFwVB
&mdash; Jeremy McLellan (@JeremyMcLellan) October 2, 2021



Local celebrities like Hayat tweeted &ldquo;Today, the nation mourns the passing of another great legend, the King of Comedy. He shall be missed by a multitude of fans across the world. Umer Sharif Sahab, thank you for all the laughter and joy you brought into our lives. Nobody can ever replace you. RIP. #UmerSharif&rdquo;



Today, the nation mourns the passing of another great legend, the King of Comedy.💔 He shall be missed by a multitude of fans across the world. Umer Sharif Sahab, thank you for all the laughter and joy you brought into our lives. Nobody can ever replace you. RIP. #UmerSharif
&mdash; Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) October 2, 2021



While Farooq chimed in with a heartwarming note. She tweeted &ldquo;Still can&rsquo;t believe the loss we&rsquo;ve suffered today. A legend, an institute, no more with us. RIP legend. #umersharif Thank you for being our pride.&rdquo;



Still can&rsquo;t believe the loss we&rsquo;ve suffered today. A lengend, an institute, no more with us. RIP legend. #umarsharif Thank you for being our pride. 💔
&mdash; Hareem Farooq (@FarooqHareem) October 2, 2021



Actor and singer Fakhr-e-Alam shared an old clip of himself with Sharif that saw the former being interviewed by the latter as part of the Umer Sharif Show, which was one of many ventures undertaken by the King of Comedy. He went on to caption the video, &ldquo;I have shared many memories with #umarsharif bhai what a legend he was and always very generous with words to me. He will be dearly missed. #UmerShareef #RIPUmarSharif&rdquo;



I have shared many memories with #umarsharif bhai what a legend he was and always very generous with words to me. He will be dearly missed. #UmerShareef #RIPUmarSharif https://t.co/gpqvvCKbJz
&mdash; Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) October 2, 2021



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			<title>Yes, all men: Celebs disgusted, ashamed and furious after Minar-e-Pakistan incident</title>
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				<![CDATA[A mob of 400 men harassed and assaulted a woman in Lahore’s Greater Iqbal Park on Independence Day.]]>
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				<![CDATA[A mob of 400 men harassed and assaulted a woman in Lahore&rsquo;s Greater Iqbal Park on Independence Day. The victim has stated in her complaint lodged with the Lari Adda police station that she was filming a video near Minar-e-Pakistan on August 14 along with her friends, whom she visited the site with, when a mob of around 400 people attacked them.

While detailing the graphics of the assault, the woman indicated that the mob picked her up and tossed her around. &ldquo;I was stripped and my clothes were torn apart,&rdquo; she said, adding that she cried for help but no one came to her rescue. While her gold ornaments, cash and mobile phone were also snatched in the process.

The police have launched a search for the accused after registering a FIR, First Information Report but many on Twitter, including a trove of celebrities; have lost complete faith in humanity. Many have dubbed the incident as the last straw, claiming this proves that if 400 men can be complicit in assaulting a woman in broad daylight than none can be trusted, debunking the #NotAllMen argument entirely.

&ldquo;I can&rsquo;t believe what I just saw! I&rsquo;ve said it before and I will say it again &ndash; make an example out of these men!&rdquo; wrote Mahira Khan sternly. In another tweet, she continued sarcastically, &ldquo;Damn, I&rsquo;m sorry, I keep forgetting &ndash; it was HER fault! Poor 400 men, they couldn&rsquo;t help it.&rdquo;



I can&rsquo;t believe what I just saw!!! I&rsquo;ve said it before and I will say it again - make an example out of these men!
#MinarePakistan
&mdash; Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) August 17, 2021




Damn I&rsquo;m sorry.. I keep forgetting - it was Her fault!! Poor 400 men.. they couldn&rsquo;t help it. #MinarePakistan
&mdash; Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) August 17, 2021


Actor, rapper Ahmed Ali Butt also shared the Minar e Pakistan illustration on his Instagram Stories and wrote, &quot;Truly heartbreaking incident which took place at the most iconic monument, shame on us indeed.&quot;

Actor Mansha Pasha added, &quot;What they will say: Pakistan is an Islamic Republic and Madina ki riyasat.&nbsp;What is the reality: Woman molested by 400 men at Minare Pakistan on Independence Day during Azaan. We preach religion and patriotism here but we follow hedionism and barbarism.&quot;



What they will say: Pakistan is an Islamic Republic and medinay ki riyasat

What is the reality: Woman molested by 400 men at Minare Pakistan on Independence Day during Azaan.

We preach religion and patriotism here but we follow hedionism and barbarism. #minarepakistan
&mdash; Mansha Pasha (@manshapasha) August 18, 2021



In a follow-up tweet, the Laal Kabootar actor continued, &quot;This whole drama of why was she there and what was she wearing is getting really old and noone is buying it anymore. Sahi se eik hi dafa bol do, we dont want to do anything to protect women and we want to keep stripping you of dignity because we can.&nbsp;Also no more of, &#39;Islam gives women all the rights.&#39; Unfortunately most here dont follow even Islam&#39;s basic tenants of human decency but know how to preach it to others like an Islamic scholar.&quot;



This whole drama of why was she there and what was she wearing is getting really old and noone is buying it anymore.
Sahi se eik hi dafa bol do, we dont want to do anything to protect women and we want to keep stripping you of dignity because we can.
&mdash; Mansha Pasha (@manshapasha) August 18, 2021





Also no more of, Islam gives women all the rights.
Unfortunately most here dont follow even Islam&#39;s basic tenants of human decency but know how to preach it to others like an Islamic scholar
&mdash; Mansha Pasha (@manshapasha) August 18, 2021



Actor and singer Farhan Saeed also tweeted, &quot;Disgusted, furious, heartbroken and ashamed, ashamed of being a man today. [I am] ashamed that the men of this country keep doing these horrible acts every other day, ashamed that the law of my country does not hang these predators so that this doesn&#39;t happen again!&quot;



Disgusted , Furious , Heartbroken , Ashamed !
Ashamed of being a man today , ashamed that the men of this country keep doing these horrible acts every other day, ashamed that the law of my country does not hang these predators so that this doesn&#39;t happen again #MinarePakistan
&mdash; Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) August 17, 2021


Osman Khalid Butt added, &quot;Another day, another incident, another moment we find ourselves collectively hanging our heads in shame. Action, not just condemnation, bring the perpetrators to justice.&quot;



Another day, another incident, another moment we find ourselves collectively hanging our heads in shame.

Action, not just condemnation.
Bring the perpetrators to justice.
&mdash; Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) August 17, 2021


Actor and producer Adnan Siddiqui urged,&nbsp;&quot;Now that we hav a plethora of evidence of what unfolded at #minarepakistan Can we finally see our police in action by putting those men responsible for this gruesome act behind the bars? Is this too much to ask for our women? #400men #lahoreincident #needanswers #protectourwomen&quot;



Now that we hav a plethora of evidence of what unfolded at #minarepakistan Can we finally see our police in action by putting those men responsible for this gruesome act behind the bars? Is this too much to ask for our women?#400men #lahoreincident #needanswers #protectourwomen
&mdash; Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) August 18, 2021



Anoushey Ashraf chimed in, &quot;Not all men, just 8482929293949392 of them. If you agree re-tweet. If you disagree, unfollow me.&quot;



#NotAllMen just 8482929293949392 of them. If you agree retweet. If you disagree, unfollow me pic.twitter.com/QhZVJanSyH
&mdash; Anoushey Ashraf (@Anoushey_a) August 18, 2021


Actor Imran Abbas added, &quot;Disgusted, petrified, ashamed and speechless.. Quaid-e-Azam! We are sorry.&rdquo;



Disgusted, petrified, ashamed and speechless.. Quaid-e-Azam! We are sorry. #minarepakistan .
&mdash; Imran Abbas (@ImranAbbas) August 18, 2021


Zahid Ahmed continued with disappointment, &quot;I&rsquo;ve been mulling over what to write after this mob groping video surfaced on the net today from Minar-e-Pakistan. Kahan reh gya hamara adab, ihteram, shirafat, haya? Kaise 400 admion ne 1 aurat ko mazak bana dia? Ye kon log hain jin ki haiwaniat khatam he nahi hoti?&quot;



Ive been mulling over what to write after this mob groping video surfaced on the net today from Minar E Pakistan💔. Kahan reh gya hamara adab, ihteram, shirafat, haya? Kaise 400 admion ne 1 aurat ko mazak bana dia? Ye kon log hain jin ki haiwaniat khatam he nahi hoti?
&mdash; Zahid Ahmed (@zahidahmed_) August 17, 2021


Television personality Aamir Liaquat, however, tweeted after having &lsquo;conversed&rsquo; with the Prime Minister Imran Khan. &quot;Just spoke to the PM Imran Khan regarding Minare Pakistan Incident, Imran Khan is sad and angry over the Lahore incident. Ayesha will get justice soon InShaAllah.&quot;



Just spoken to the PM Imran Khan regarding Minare Pakistan Incident, Imran Khan is sad and angry over the Lahore incident. Ayesha will get justice soon In Sha Allah#MinarePakistan
&mdash; Aamir Liaquat Husain (@AamirLiaquat) August 18, 2021


Actor Mawra Hocane, who rarely takes to the micro-blogging site, also tweeted, &quot;I want to hear what the &#39;not all men&#39; brigade has to say this time! Hope this incident is dreadful enough to open your eyes&hellip; At least this time there will be no judgement about the girl and how she could have avoided the situation! [I&rsquo;m] extremely disgusted and disturbed!&rdquo;



I want to hear what the &ldquo;not all men&rdquo; brigade has to say this time!!!
Hope this incident is dreadful enough to open your eyes..atleast this time there will be no judgement about the girl &amp; how she could have AVOIDED the situation!
Extremely DISGUSTED! Disturbing!#lahoreincident
&mdash; MAWRA HOCANE (Hussain) (@MawraHocane) August 18, 2021


Vlogger Shaheer Jaffery commented on the incident and its response in a series of Twitter threads as well. &quot;Just saw a few comments on the video with people (mostly men) saying stuff like &#39;acha hua&#39;. The truth is, it doesn&rsquo;t matter what the educated Twitter class thinks or says. The majority of people are just trolls and would see what happened as &#39;just&#39;!

He added, &quot;We&rsquo;d defend our sisters and daughters to the point that we can lay our lives for them. However, some random girl passing by is an opportunity to harass. There&rsquo;s a disconnect in empathy. In feeling for another human. We don&rsquo;t care much about each other. There was a time when I went to a mall with my friends. We were 5 boys. Upon arriving at the main gate, we were denied entry. Turned out boys only weren&rsquo;t allowed. I was angry and offended. However, today, I understand why. We were a threat back then and we remain a threat now!&quot;



There was a time when I went to a mall with my friends. We were 5 boys. Upon arriving at the main gate, we were denied entry. Turned out boys only weren&rsquo;t allowed. I was angry and offended. However, today, I understand why. We were a threat back then and we remain a threat now!
&mdash; Shahveer Jafry (@shahveerjaay) August 17, 2021


Narrating the incident, Jaffery added, &quot;The girl screams for help as she&rsquo;s groped by hundreds of men. There is Azaan going on in the background. I&rsquo;m finding it hard to wrap my head around that scenario.&quot;



We cannot continue to bury our heads in the sand. #Pakistan is not safe. Not for our women. Not for our children. Our children aren&rsquo;t safe from rape even in death. This is the disgusting shameful reality. #MinarePakistan
&mdash; Aseefa B Zardari (@AseefaBZ) August 18, 2021


PPP representative Aseefa Bhutto Zardari also tweeted, &quot;We cannot continue to bury our heads in the sand. Pakistan is not safe. Not for our women. Not for our children. Our children aren&rsquo;t safe from rape even in death. This is the disgusting shameful reality.&quot;

In a similar incident in June, an elderly woman was subjected to torture and sexual assault by influential people in Punjab&rsquo;s Mazaffargarh to avenge her son&rsquo;s love marriage.

According to police, the incident took place within the limits of Alipur Police Station in Fatehpur, where Nasir&#39;s in-laws, who were enraged over his love marriage to their daughter, kidnapped, tortured and tried to rape his mother.

The accused not only tortured the 50-year-old woman but also tore down her clothes, dragged her and burned her half-naked body with cigarette butts.

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			<title>'Heartbreaking': Celebs torn by state of Afghanistan, call for world leaders to help</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 21 07:55:10 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Many have taken notice of the humanitarian crisis in the country and are devastated by its new regime.]]>
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				<![CDATA[Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, along with his close aides, flew out of Afghanistan with cars and a helicopter full of cash on Sunday, paving the way for Taliban to regain power 20 years after a US-led military invasion ousted them.

Taliban commanders claimed they &quot;took control&quot; of the presidential palace in Kabul, Russia&#39;s RT reported. The report quoted the group as saying that it expected a total handover of power. Now, millions of Afghans are scared for their lives. And many from the world, including Pakistan, are praying for their safety, with the exception of Taliban supporters.

But among those saddened by the human lives lost and concerned solely for the Afghani women and children in danger, include a slew of public figures, who have taken to their social media to condemn the rule of Taliban in Afghanistan.

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai tweeted about her concern for women, minorities and human rights advocates in the country. &quot;Global, regional and local powers must call for an immediate ceasefire, provide urgent humanitarian aid, protect refugees and civilians,&quot; she pressed.



We watch in complete shock as Taliban takes control of Afghanistan. I am deeply worried about women, minorities and human rights advocates. Global, regional and local powers must call for an immediate ceasefire, provide urgent humanitarian aid and protect refugees and civilians.
&mdash; Malala (@Malala) August 15, 2021


Sharing a photo showing more than 600 people packed inside a C-17 flight that left Kabul&rsquo;s airport Sunday night, Mahira Khan tweeted, &ldquo;Heartbreaking. #Afghanistan&rdquo;



Heartbreaking.. #Afghanistan https://t.co/PcCFCxJc6B
&mdash; Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) August 17, 2021


Churails star Sarwat Gilani added in her Insta Stories, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a dark day for Afghanistan today. Please pray for the safety of Afghan children and women!&rdquo;

PPP president Asif Ali Zardari&rsquo;s daughter Aseefa Bhutto Zardari tweeted, &quot;[I&rsquo;m] watching the events unfolding in Afghanistan with dread. The world has failed the men, women and children of Afghanistan. May God have mercy.&rdquo;



Watching the events unfolding in #Afghanistan with dread. The world has failed the men, women and children of Afghanistan 🇦🇫 May God have mercy.
&mdash; Aseefa B Zardari (@AseefaBZ) August 15, 2021


Sharing videos of people rushing across Kabul airport, model Zara Peerzada wrote, &quot;Watching scenes from Kabul airport is just forming an unmovable pit in my stomach. A people abandoned, desperately trying to flee to some kind of safety. They know what is in store for them now, only death and brutality.&rdquo;

While Anoushey Ashraf shared a BBC story on her&nbsp;Instagram Stories and wrote, &ldquo;Heart wrenching stories were coming out of Afghanistan.&rdquo;

Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal also tweeted, &ldquo;Praying for the people of #Afghanistan Heartbreaks seeing the panic and suffering.&rdquo;



Praying for the people of #Afghanistan Heartbreaks seeing the panic and suffering.
&mdash; Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) August 17, 2021


Pakistan&#39;s civil and military leadership on Monday decided to adopt a &quot;wait-and-see&quot; policy before making any move to recognise the new set-up in Kabul likely to be dominated by the Afghan Taliban.

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			<title>Celebs lash out at Sadaf Kanwal for treating 'feminism' like a dirty word</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 21 08:23:24 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Many feel model's comments have trivialised movement meant to protect and empower women.]]>
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				<![CDATA[Popular model Sadaf Kanwal became an internet sensation after her recent interview on a local TV channel went viral. Her statements in this interview led people, who&rsquo;d previously call her &lsquo;fahaash&rsquo; or a &#39;home-wrecker&#39;, to dub her Pakistan&rsquo;s best bhabhi. However, for the good or bad of it, it also left many to draw parallels between her and screenwriter Khalilur Rehman Qamar.

&ldquo;Just noticed, Sadaf Kanwal is a female version of Khalilur Rehman Qamar. You nailed it Sadaf!&rdquo; wrote a Twitter user. Others chimed in sharing similar sentiments while posting photos of the writer and the celeb.

However, while many lauded her, &lsquo;Sherry&rsquo; memes gave her a tough competition. And aside from everyone who felt validated by her opinions about feminism, many, including a few celebs were disappointed by her &#39;trivialising&#39; of a movement that has empowered women with the privileges that models like Sadaf have enjoyed and built careers because of.

&ldquo;When you don&#39;t know the definition of feminism, start rambling about ironing your husband&#39;s clothes. EPIC!&rdquo; actor and model Sabeeka Imam tweeted. She went on to add, &ldquo;There is nothing wrong with ironing clothes and picking up socks. Every human has their own way of expressing love. But a woman&rsquo;s world does not begin and end there, as opposed to what Mrs. Sabzwari has portrayed.&rdquo;



When you don&#39;t know the definition of feminism... start rambling about ironing your husband&#39;s clothes. EPIC! 👏🏼
&mdash; Sabeeka Imam (@SabeekaImam) July 30, 2021





Kapre press karna ya socks uthane mein koi burai nahi hai. Har kisi insaan ke pyar karne ke andaaz aur khayal rakhne ke tareeqay apne apne hote hain. Woh aap uski achayi samjhlen ya uska pyar. LEKIN ek aurat ki duniya yahan shuru aur khatam nahi hoti as portrayed by Mrs. Sabzwari
&mdash; Sabeeka Imam (@SabeekaImam) July 31, 2021



She went on to clarify that people may have become &ldquo;allergic&rdquo; to the term &lsquo;feminism&rsquo; but that is only because of &ldquo;misleading ideologies.&rdquo; She also shared in her Insta Stories, &ldquo;This is not Sadaf&rsquo;s fault, poor girl will only say what she knows. I think the host should not have asked Sadaf such a serious question. Hosts need to be responsible in what they ask so that such topics don&rsquo;t become trivial.&rdquo;



It seems like &quot;Feminism&quot; ke lafz se kaafi logon ko allergy hai due to misleading ideologies. Feminism lafz acha nahi lagta to bas itna samjh lein... ek aurat ko bhi INSAAN samjhein! It is just a plea to all the men we have to face in our daily lives &amp; throughout our entire lives.
&mdash; Sabeeka Imam (@SabeekaImam) July 31, 2021





But Sabeeka wasn&rsquo;t the only one. Television personality Mathira also took to her Instagram to call out the model. She wrote, &ldquo;Seriously, there are also women who run the house like single moms. When will we understand that there is no competition between a man and woman? If they are together, they should be side by side not above or below. If a man takes care of the family, that&rsquo;s good, bless him. But being a house wife is also a full-time job. Also, if some men are good, others are toxic. If one is blessed with a good man, she should not speak for all the women, she should speak for herself!&rdquo;



Mathira went on to assert that several domestic violence cases in the society are prompted by the mindset that &ldquo;if a man earns, he is above a woman.&rdquo; Social media personality Dananeer Mobeen also felt &lsquo;scared&rsquo; to see &ldquo;women with so much influence and exposure talking like this.&rdquo;



Reiterating what Sadaf said, Dananeer commented, &ldquo;&rsquo;I should know everything about what my husband needs and wants but he doesn&rsquo;t have to?&rsquo; You&rsquo;re his wife not his maid! Both of you should be aware of each other&rsquo;s needs and wants. And please, stop using the term &lsquo;feminism&rsquo; in such a derogatory manner, as if it&rsquo;s some &lsquo;yahoodi saazish&rsquo;. It&rsquo;s meant to help women get their basic rights and a voice, God!&rdquo;

However, actor Ali Abbas attempted to defend Sadaf by saying, &ldquo;Apka jism apki marzi, uska shauhar, uski marzi (Your body, your choice. Her husband, her choice).&rdquo; Notorious screenwriter Khalilur Rehman also defended Sadaf&#39;s comments in a recent talk show. He said, &quot;Sadaf Kanwal has not imposed anything on anyone, whatever she is doing at her home for her husband is her personal act. Where is it even happening in the houses, if a lady is doing such things for her husband it is not wrong at all. Sadaf Kanwal has not said anything wrong, people can do whatever they want to do. No one has the right to shout and impose their rules on anyone.&quot;



During this interview, when asked about her views on Aurat March and feminism, Sadaf had said, &ldquo;Our culture is our husband. I married him, which means I have to pick up his shoes and iron his clothes. I know where all of Shahroz&rsquo;s things are and what and when he has to eat. I need to know these things because I am his wife and I am a woman. He doesn&rsquo;t have to know the same about me. This is what I believe because this is what I&rsquo;ve grown up seeing. This feminism that has become a part of our lives, it&rsquo;s because of liberals,&rdquo; shared the model.

On the note, when asked about her performance in an item number in Na Maloom Afraad 2, Sadaf explained, &ldquo;When you&rsquo;re younger, there are a lot of things that you don&rsquo;t understand. This is something Rabia Butt has said in an interview as well. You end up wearing those clothes and doing that work, and when you begin to understand, the time has changed. I don&rsquo;t think I&rsquo;ll wear those clothes or do that kind of work again.&rdquo;

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			<title>Celebs demand #JusticeForNoor as Twitter grieves on Eid</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 21 09:19:32 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Pakistanis woke up to another hashtag on Eid-ul-Adha, demanding justice for a 27-year-old woman who was 'beheaded'.]]>
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				<![CDATA[No one expected to wake up to another hashtag demanding justice for another innocent woman on Eid but that is precisely what happened in Pakistan yesterday.

Eid-ul-Adha started with many reporting another brutal act of violence against a woman from an affluent background on social media, while questioning the safety of women in Pakistan altogether. On Tuesday, 27-year-old Noor Muqaddam, daughter of the former ambassador to South Korea, was killed in Islamabad by Zahir Zamir Jaffer, son of Zakir Jaffer, whose family were the ex-diplomat&#39;s acquaintances. According to the report filed, Noor was slaughtered after being shot at, and now Twitter is fuming with rage.

Several celebrities are also in utter dismay and actor Osman Khalid Butt has assured he will not stop screaming until the family of the victim receives justice.



We won&#39;t stop screaming justice till she and her family get it.#JusticeforNoor https://t.co/hLaVXOaoIk
&mdash; Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) July 21, 2021


&quot;It is difficult to celebrate this Eid, knowing the utterly barbaric murder that took one of this city&#39;s brightest, best souls from us,&quot; he wrote. &quot;If you&#39;re reading this, please take a moment to pray for Noor and her family.&quot; In another tweet he urged, &quot;Put Zahir Jaffer on the Exit Control List.&quot;

Recounting all the cases of violence against women that occured back to back before Noor&#39;s murder, Osman shared, &quot;Usman Mirza and his accomplices - multiple cases of extortion, harassment, sexual assault Umar Khalid Memon - torture and murder of his wife, Qurat-ul-Ain M. Raza Ali - torture and murder of his wife Bushra, grave injuries to his children Zahir Jaffer - barbaric murder of Noor Mukadam. Remember these names. Keep asking for accountability, for justice. We must not let our outrage fade. These criminals must be convicted and made to pay for their crimes.&quot; He concluded with the hashtags &quot;#JusticeForQuratulain #JusticeforSaima #JusticeForNoor #JusticeforAllWomen.&quot;



#JusticeForQuratulain#JusticeforSaima #JusticeForNoor #JusticeforAllWomen
&mdash; Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) July 21, 2021


Singer Meesha Shafi tweeted: &ldquo;Another day. Another woman brutally killed. Another hashtag. Another trauma. Another (likely) unsolved case. Another trigger. Another fear fest. Another rage roar. Another eid. &lsquo;Protection of women&rsquo; bill oppose kernay walon ko mubarik. #JusticeForNoor&rdquo;



Another day. Another woman brutally killed. Another hashtag. Another trauma. Another (likely) unsolved case. Another trigger. Another fear fest. Another rage roar. Another eid.

&lsquo;Protection of women&rsquo; bill oppose kernay walon ko mubarik. #JusticeForNoor
&mdash; MEESHA SHAFI (@itsmeeshashafi) July 21, 2021


While Mahira Khan shared a thread by Aisha Fayyazi Sarwari to reinstate how Noor&#39;s was a case of gender based violence. And in a follow-up tweet she too, added, &quot;#JusticeforSaima #justiceforquratulain #JusticeforNoor #EidMubarak&quot;



Please read #JusticeForNoor https://t.co/Ci90NEXMa2
&mdash; Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) July 21, 2021


Actor Mawra Hocane also lamented on the micro-blogging site, tweeting, &quot;Disturbing news from the capital! We call ourselves civilised? Harassment, rapes, strangling women to death, beheading women.. absolutely barbaric! Extremely, extremely heartbreaking and scary... Sending so much love and prayers to the family..uff!&quot;



Disturbing news from the capital!!! We call ourselves civilised ???? Harassment, rapes, strangling women to death, beheading women.. absolutely barbaric!
extremely extremely heartbreaking &amp; scary..
Sending so much love &amp; prayers to the family..uff!#noormukadam #JusticeForNoor
&mdash; MAWRA HOCANE (Hussain) (@MawraHocane) July 20, 2021


Host and actor Faysal Qureshi asked how many murdered women will it take for justice to finally be served. &quot;The hashtags change but the barbarism remains the same. No legal conclusions to date. How many more women will be murdered before justice is finally served? Rest In Peace, Noor Mukadam. We fail yet again to protect our women and children.&quot;



The hashtags change but the barbarism remains the same. No legal conclusions to date. How many more women will be murdered before justice is finally served?
Rest In Peace, Noor Mukadam. We fail yet again to protect our women and children. pic.twitter.com/DG2KfZYOz3
&mdash; Faysal Quraishi (@faysalquraishi) July 21, 2021


Actor Adnan Malik added, &quot;Heartbreaking few days. Beautiful lives lost to brutal, raging masculine aggression. As a man I&rsquo;d like to ask all my brothers to pause, take some time and introspect. What is the source of this misaligned, pent up rage?&nbsp;How are we as men complicit in supporting rage, violence against women &amp; murder in our society? How can we better support the women in our lives? How can we help each other be more communicative, empathetic &amp; sensitive so the pent up aggression doesn&rsquo;t turn to violence?&nbsp;And how can we channel our own frustration, anger, and insecurity in a better way? Certainly brutally murdering someone you once loved is not an answer. So many lives are ruined. We, the men, are the problem. And we have to help each other become the solution.&quot;



#JusticeForNoor #justiceforquratulain #justiceforsaima

Heartbreaking few days. Beautiful lives lost to brutal, raging masculine aggression.

As a man I&rsquo;d like to ask all my brothers to pause, take some time and introspect. What is the source of this misaligned, pent up rage?
&mdash; adnanmalik (@adnanmalik) July 21, 2021



While actor Ali Rehman Khan tweeted, &quot;Still trying to wrap my head around what happened. My thoughts and prayers are with Noor&rsquo;s family. Barbarians like him cannot be set free. Justice needs to be served. #JusticeForNoor&quot;



Still trying to wrap my head around what happened. My thoughts and prayers are with Noor&rsquo;s family. Barbarians like him cannot be set free. Justice needs to be served. #JusticeForNoor https://t.co/MkfwozhKqE
&mdash; Ali Rehman Khan (@alirehmankhan) July 21, 2021


Activist, anchor, model and motivational speaker Muniba Mazari also mourned the fact that we live in a &quot;heartless, inhumane and unjust society,&quot; where three precious lives were lost at the hands of patriarchy in three days. &quot;This pretty much sums up where we are heading to. We have failed them as a society. Appalled, ashamed and disgusted to the core! #JusticeForNoor #JusticeforSaima #justiceforquratulain&quot;



We live in a heartless, inhumane &amp; unjust society. Three precious lives in last three days, this pretty much sums up where we are heading to. We have failed them as a society. Appalled, ashamed and disgusted to the core! #JusticeForNoor #JusticeforSaima #justiceforquratulain
&mdash; Muniba Mazari (@muniba_mazari) July 21, 2021


Singer Jawad Ahmad also chimed in saying, &quot;#JusticeForNoor Noor was shot at and then beheaded by a man. Those who rejected Women Protection Bill, including shameless Imran Khan,are the culprits. When a misogynist PM says that rapes by non robotic men are a result of dresses women wear, these incidents are bound to increase.&quot;



#JusticeForNoor Noor was shot at &amp; then beheaded by a man.

Those who rejected Women Protection Bill,including shameless Imran Khan,are the culprits.

When a misogynist PM says that rapes by non robotic men are a result of dresses women wear,these incidents are bound to increase. pic.twitter.com/oo7eMXLmFz
&mdash; Jawad Ahmad (@jawadahmadone) July 21, 2021


Actor Zahid Ahmed questioned, &quot;Three days - Three horrifying injustices. What is it that we&rsquo;re doing wrong? Where do we make the changes? #JusticeForNoor #JusticeforSaima #justiceforquratulain.&quot;



3 days - 3 horrifying injustices. What is it that we&rsquo;re doing wrong 😢? Where do we make the changes? 💔 #JusticeForNoor#JusticeforSaima #justiceforquratulain
&mdash; Zahid Ahmed (@zahidahmed_) July 21, 2021


Whereas Sami Khan simply requested the relevant authorities to do something before it is too late.



We all need to do something before its too late...#JusticeforSaima #JusticeForNoor #justiceforquratulain https://t.co/lIsFzxWODr
&mdash; sami khan (@samikhan421) July 21, 2021


Entrepreneur, activist, talkshow host, executive producer and the founder of Soul Sisters Pakistan, Kanwal Ahmed pointed out how it &quot;doesn&rsquo;t matter if you&rsquo;re in the most prestigious areas of Islamabad or in the presumed safety of your home in Hyderabad. If you&rsquo;re a woman in Pakistan you&rsquo;re almost ALWAYS at risk of violence at the hands of men.&quot;



It doesn&rsquo;t matter if you&rsquo;re in the most prestigious areas of Islamabad or in the presumed safety of your home in Hyderabad. If you&rsquo;re a woman in Pakistan you&rsquo;re almost ALWAYS at risk of violence at the hands of men.#JusticeForNoor
&mdash; Kanwal Ahmed (@kanwalful) July 21, 2021


While Mehreen Zahra-Malik, former Reuters correspondent and current reporter, editor of The New York Times, Guardian, Washington Post and BBC, shared the police report registered late on Tuesday against Zahir Jaffer under Section 302 (premeditated murder) of #Pakistan Penal Code on the complaint of the victim&#39;s father.

She shared, &quot;In his complaint, Shaukat Mukadam says he went to Rawalpindi on July 19 to buy a goat for #EidAlAdha while his wife had gone to her tailor. When he returned home in the evening, the couple found their daughter, Noor, absent from their house in Islamabad. Noor&rsquo;s parents found her cellphone number to be switched off, and started a search for her. Sometime later, Noor called her parents to inform them that she was travelling to Lahore with some friends and would return in a day or two. On Tuesday afternoon, the complainant Noor&rsquo;s father said he received a call from Zahir Zamir Jaffer, son of Zakir Jaffer, whose family were the ex-diplomat&#39;s acquaintances. Zahir informed Mukadam that Noor was not with him.&quot;



Police report in #JusticeForNoor case says case registered against Zahir Jaffer under Section 302 (premeditated murder) of #Pakistan Penal Code on the complaint of the victim&#39;s father late on Tuesday. 1/n pic.twitter.com/Xg7WctWwIL
&mdash; Mehreen Zahra-Malik (@mehreenzahra) July 21, 2021


The report added that around 10pm on Tuesday, Noor&rsquo;s father received a call from Kohsar police station in Islamabad, informing him about Noor&#39;s murder. Following this, the police took Noor&rsquo;s father to Zahir&rsquo;s house in Sector F-7/4 where he discovered that his &quot;daughter has been brutally murdered with a sharp-edged weapon and beheaded.&quot;

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			<title>Celebs slam 'PTV Sports' after its 'fake' account body shames Azam Khan</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2311601/celebs-slam-ptv-sports-after-its-fake-account-body-shames-azam-khan</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 21 11:05:09 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Several celebrities have come to cricketer Azam Khan&rsquo;s defense after he was mocked for his weight online. Khan was part of the Pakistan cricket team that won against England in the first Twenty20 International at Trent Bridge recently but as many congratulated the team, several also body-shamed him.

This included&nbsp;alleged PTV Sports&rsquo; social media handles which shared an offensive &#39;joke&#39;&nbsp;about Khan on Facebook and Instagram. A picture of him was shared with the caption &quot;He eats a lot but doesn&#39;t hit much.&quot; The posts have since been deleted.



Many, including popular celebrities, have since slammed the state-run sports channel for its alleged remark, which was both tone-deaf and insensitive. But PTV&rsquo;s official Twitter account has claimed that the Facebook account body shaming Khan is &lsquo;fake&rsquo; and PTV management will take strict action against it.

&ldquo;In response to speculation circulating regarding Pakistan Television Corporation&rsquo;s social media handles body shaming a Pakistani cricket player, this is to notify that the handle perpetuating this act is fake and does not belong to PTV,&rdquo; tweeted PTV Sports.

In another tweet, PTV Sports added: &ldquo;Further the PTV management has taken notice of the malicious post impersonating PTV, and will be approaching PTA &amp; other concerned authorities to take strict action against the fake account spreading disrepute on PTV. As the National Broadcaster of Pakistan, we are cognisant of our responsibilities, and will always hold true to the aspirations of the people of the country and continue the positive projection of Pakistan to the world,&rdquo;



In response to speculation circulating regarding Pakistan Television Corporation&rsquo;s social media handles body shaming a Pakistani cricket player, this is to notify that the handle perpetuating this act is fake and does not belong to PTV. pic.twitter.com/ELITeqUOzL
&mdash; PTV Sports (@PTVSp0rts) July 19, 2021




Further the PTV management has taken notice of the malicious post impersonating PTV, and will be approaching PTA &amp; other concerned authorities to take strict action against the fake account spreading disrepute on PTV.
&mdash; PTV Sports (@PTVSp0rts) July 19, 2021




As the National Broadcaster of Pakistan, we are cognisant of our responsibilities, and will always hold true to the aspirations of the people of the country &amp; continue the positive projection of Pakistan to the world.
&mdash; PTV Sports (@PTVSp0rts) July 19, 2021




Please verify &amp; fact check your stories before printing wrongful information &amp; misleading people. The said Instagram page which printed this story is fake &amp; an impersonation of PTV-Sports. https://t.co/CdJsE5aa7V
&mdash; PTV Sports (@PTVSp0rts) July 20, 2021


Nevertheless, it seems the damage has been done since actor and composer Haroon Shahid posted a screenshot of the &lsquo;fake&rsquo; PTV Sports comment on his Instagram story and wrote. &quot;At first I thought this is some fake page running under the name of PTV Sports. To my surprise it wasn&#39;t! Is this how we are going to ridicule our players?!&quot;

Actor Ali Ansari also called out the channel for the &lsquo;fake&rsquo; comment while&nbsp;senior actor Adnan Siddiqui vehemently disapproved of PTV Sports&rsquo; reported mockery of Khan on his Twitter. &quot;[This is] absolutely disgusting and unacceptable! People at PTV Sports need immediate lessons in sensitivity,&rdquo; he asserted. Actor Faysal Quraishi also took to Instagram and wrote, &quot;Shame on you, PTV.&rdquo;

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			<title>'We are nothing but versions of Dilip Kumar': Actors lament cinema's greatest loss</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2309259/we-are-nothing-but-versions-of-dilip-kumar-actors-lament-cinemas-greatest-loss</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 21 07:41:22 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Celebrities from both India and Pakistan are mourning the demise of the 'Tragedy King'.]]>
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				<![CDATA[Today, the entire subcontinent has woken up to the tragic news of Dilip Kumar&rsquo;s demise. The legendary actor&rsquo;s family friend Faisal Farooqui announced on his Twitter, &ldquo;With a heavy heart and profound grief, I announce the passing away of our beloved Dilip Saab, few minutes ago. We are from God and to Him we return.&rdquo;

Thereby, it is indeed a sad day for cinema in India and Pakistan as everyone mourns the passing of one of the last surviving stars of the Hindi film industry&#39;s &#39;Golden Age&#39;, which lasted from 1940 to 1960. Mohammed Yusuf Khan, known professionally as Dilip Kumar, was suffering from age-related health complications. He was 98-years-old. Popularly known as the &lsquo;Tragedy King&rsquo; of Bollywood, Kumar was a remarkable method actor who could not be confined to genres. 

A legend par excellence, Kumar had proved his mettle in comedies, dramas, romance among others, in a career spanning over five decades. Now, actors, film personalities and even politicians from both India and Pakistan are taking to social media to honour his legacy and offer their condolences to his bereaved family. 

Actor Imran Abbas has shared an anecdote from when he and his family visited Kumar in India. He went on to lament, &ldquo;I can&rsquo;t comprehend my feelings of losing an institution, a legend, the epitome of stardom and kindness and the biggest star the subcontinent could ever produce &ndash; someone who ruled the hearts of three generations for more than seven decades.&rdquo; 



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&mdash; Imran Abbas (@ImranAbbas) July 7, 2021


Singer Ali Zafar tweeted, &ldquo;A purist par excellence and a man who will continue to inspire generations to come. A human being so sophisticated and refined that chapters could be written on the cadence of each line he spoke. End of an era that will nonetheless remain timeless.&rdquo;



A purist par excellence. A man who will continue to inspire generations to come. A human being so sophisticated and refined that chapters could be written on the cadence of each line he spoke. End of an era that will nonetheless remain timeless. #DilipKumar #RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/UOczeoOl92
&mdash; Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) July 7, 2021


While veteran actor Simi Raheel shared on her Instagram, &ldquo;Dilip Kumar or Yusuf Khan was the first most powerful Khan of Indian cinema. I was a little girl when I went with my grandmother to a cinema in Lahore to watch Devdas. That was my first introduction to Dilip Kumar. I remember being mesmerised by his looks, his presence and his voice. That was when I realised the magic of the silver screen. He was and will remain a giant, a king of #Indiancinema . May Allah grant him Jannnat.





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Actors Samina Peerzada, Reema Khan, Usman Mukhtar, Yasir Hussain, Sara Loren and Kubra Khan also mourned his demise on their social media.



RIP Dilip Kumar the king of acting.Ah memories
&mdash; Samina Peerzada (@SaminaSays) July 7, 2021






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Bollywood, on the other hand, is quite literally in tears. Anupam Kher shared an entire video to remember the times he spent with Kumar sahab on his Twitter. &quot;There will always be a part of Dilip Kumar in every Indian actor,&quot; he wrote. While Shahid Kapoor added, &quot;We are nothing but versions of Dilip Kumar.&quot; 



The legend lives on!! There is and there will always be a part of #DilipKumar Saab in every Indian actor for generations to come! His performances were like magic. Thank you Sir for those amazing moments i could spend with you! You taught me so much about life, living &amp; acting! pic.twitter.com/edlguQez9i
&mdash; Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 7, 2021




We are all nothing but versions of you Dilip Saab. Every actor has studied you in awe. Wondering how you did it all. You were as close to PERFECT as it can get. As you return to your spiritual home. The prayers of millions are with you. pic.twitter.com/nMY6TAgv9N
&mdash; Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) July 7, 2021




T 3958 -&quot; 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

An epic era has drawn curtains... Never to happen again..

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏&quot; ~ s
&mdash; Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 7, 2021




T 3958 - An institution has gone .. whenever the history of Indian Cinema will be written , it shall always be &#39;before Dilip Kumar, and after Dilip Kumar&#39; ..
My duas for peace of his soul and the strength to the family to bear this loss .. 🤲🤲🤲
Deeply saddened .. 🙏
&mdash; Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 7, 2021






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To the world many others may be heroes. To us actors, he was The Hero. #DilipKumar Sir has taken an entire era of Indian cinema away with him.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Om Shanti 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/dVwV7CUfxh
&mdash; Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 7, 2021






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I must have been all of 4 yrs old whn i saw my 1st stampede.. @TheDilipKumar had walked into a wedding reception,the guests went mad, especially the women,the stage broke! there was hysteria.#LEGEND.. my deepest condolences to #Sairaji n his family.His legacy continues
&mdash; TheFarahKhan (@TheFarahKhan) July 7, 2021




Legends don&#39;t go anywhere,
They just change the stage.#RipDilipKumar sir. pic.twitter.com/UAbhEgMQ5C
&mdash; sonu sood (@SonuSood) July 7, 2021




Best actor indian cinema has ever seen and will ever see &hellip; #RIP Dilip Saab pic.twitter.com/XG0PM9mjX4
&mdash; Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) July 7, 2021




Adieu Dilip Saab . Unknown to you I have been your Eklavya.Thank you for the movies.Thank you for the language . Thank you for the dignity . Thank you for being socially responsible.Thank you🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/P5UeMUOQ8t
&mdash; Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) July 7, 2021




#DilipKumar Sahab, you are and will forever be, a legend &hearts;️

My deepest condolences to Saira Banu Ji and the family. May he rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Rg2UlAwubh
&mdash; Diana Penty (@DianaPenty) July 7, 2021




#DilipKumar ji we will miss you. Deepest condolences to #SairaBanu ji &amp; the family 🙏🏼 May his soul rest in peace. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/jvLQVQZK7j
&mdash; Esha Deol (@Esha_Deol) July 7, 2021




I am so heartbroken by d news that the &lsquo;King of Cinema&rsquo; DILIP KUMAR has passed away.
I admired him as an actor &amp; respected him as he was my fathers first cousin frm Peshawar. Therefore I called him Yusuf &lsquo;Lala&rsquo;. He was very loving to me.
&lsquo;Khuda Paiman Lala jan&rsquo;.🤲#DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/37RbzFb9EP
&mdash; Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) July 7, 2021




Rip legend. Truly an end of an era pic.twitter.com/pO5aoiF4zd
&mdash; VarunDhawan (@Varun_dvn) July 7, 2021




A legend passes away, a gap that can never be filled, A true Giant ,a kind loving soul to the very end. #DilipKumar Omshanti 🙏🏻🕉🙏🏻
&mdash; Raveena Tandon (@TandonRaveena) July 7, 2021




A Performer.
An Inspiration.
A Timeless Actor.
🙏💔#DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/sxmswsGuzO
&mdash; Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) July 7, 2021




Shared many moments with the legend...some very personal, some on stage. Yet, nothing really prepared me for his passing away. An institution, a timeless actor. Heartbroken.
Deepest condolences to Sairaji🙏🏼#DilipKumar pic.twitter.com/Il8qaMOOhf
&mdash; Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) July 7, 2021


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			<title>Public figures, fans mourn the demise of Anwar Iqbal</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 21 06:24:37 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Renowned television and stage actor Anwar Iqbal Baloch passed away in Karachi on Thursday after a protracted illness. He was 71.

His funeral prayer was offered after Isha at Baitul Moqaram mosque and he was laid to rest in Mewa Shah graveyard in Karachi.

The Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain extended his condolences on account of Iqbal&rsquo;s demise. In a statement the Minister asserted that Iqbal&#39;s memorable roles in dramas are imprinted in the minds of his fans and the vacuum created by his departure will not be easy to fill. He prayed for the departed soul and his grieving family, according to Radio Pakistan.

Iqbal&rsquo;s notable works include Pul Siraat, Rista Anjana Se, and Hina Ki Khushboo. While he was a critically acclaimed actor, Iqbal&rsquo;s Balochi film Hammal O Mahganj, which he produced, sparked controversy and was subsequently forced to stop screening. He was, however, lauded for his historical roles, by not only the public but also veteran PTV director Agha Nasir, who was impressed by his portrayal of Shiwani Khan in TV serial Babur.

Iqbal became a prominent actor with his memorable role in Shama as &quot;Nana ki Jan Qamru&rdquo;. He acted in countless Urdu and Sindhi plays and even directed a few along the way. His debut as a director began with the serial Ishq Pecha in 1984.

Since the news of his demise surfaced social media, many public figures and fans are mourning the loss.



May ALLAH rest veteran actor Anwar Iqbal Baloch sb&#39;s soul in peace and give his family and friends enough strength to cope with this loss. Ameen pic.twitter.com/5MO8lm5qjj
&mdash; Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) July 1, 2021




إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ

Lost two of our industry&#39;s most special people yesterday. Very tragic news. May Allah bless their souls. Deepest condolences to Asma Nabeel and Anwar Iqbal sb&#39;s families.

You will both be greatly missed pic.twitter.com/8Tgme5BQAU
&mdash; Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) July 2, 2021





Really really sad ..... inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji&#39;un https://t.co/4ToAjDX12x
&mdash; Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) July 1, 2021




- Anwar Iqbal Sahab passed away. Inna lillahe wa inna ilayhe rajeoun
&mdash; Feroze Khan (@ferozekhaan) July 1, 2021




Please say a little prayer for #AnwarIqbal sahab and #AsmaNabeel . Two amazing people two really sad big losses. My heart goes out to their families.
&mdash; zhalay sarhadi (@Xxhalay) July 2, 2021




Sad demise of legendary actor Anwar Iqbal Baloch, who produced 1st Balochi movie &ldquo;Hammal o Mahganj &rdquo; back in 1976. A very fine actor and a kind soul, a big loss to the Pakistan film/drama industry. May his soul rest in peace. 🤲 pic.twitter.com/7yyObOQH8a
&mdash; Naz Baloch (@NazBaloch_) July 1, 2021




Veteran Pakistani Actor Anwar Iqbal passed away a while ago.
May Allah swt bless his soul. Ameen pic.twitter.com/dYbnxbTov3
&mdash; Aniqa Nisar (@AniqaNisar) July 1, 2021




Veteran actor Muhammad Anwar Iqbal Baloch passed away in Karachi. May Allah SWT rest his soul in eternal peace. pic.twitter.com/kLwdvXoMep
&mdash; Naimat Khan (@NKMalazai) July 1, 2021




Muhammad Anwar Iqbal Baloch, a veteran drama artist has passed away. Will be buried in Mewa Shah Graveyard,Karachi. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/A4l1G4SJWD
&mdash; Soonhn Devi Malhi (@Soonh20202) July 1, 2021




Another Legend of Our industry Sir ANWAR IQBAL is no more with Us.
May Allah grant you higher ranks in Jannah !!! Rest in peace Sir ❤️#anwariqbal pic.twitter.com/E0VI5Muoea
&mdash; Zee_Khan_Kakkar 💜 (@Not_Your_EXxxxx) July 1, 2021


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			<title>Father's Day: Celebs honour fathers, father-figures with posts that can leave you teary</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 21 08:24:11 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Many have taken to their social media to honour the heroes of their lives]]>
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				<![CDATA[Father&rsquo;s Day may not be as vehemently celebrated as Mother&rsquo;s Day is, but that does not make fathers any less important. From bringing home groceries to taking you out for shopping, to ensuring everything you need is in the palm of your hands before you can even ask for it, many fathers do it all.

And what fathers don&rsquo;t do is tell you exactly how many sacrifices they have to make in a day to come home to a happy family. They are silent heroes; always on the run without ever showing their true emotions to the people they love.

So while these heroes deserve to be cherished every single day, making a special effort to ensure they feel loved on a day dedicated to them is the least we can do. And that is precisely what several celebrities of our entertainment fraternity are doing.

&ldquo;His &lsquo;I love you&rsquo; is clasping your hand, patting your back, tapping your head, ruffling your hair and denying permission for a night out with friends. #HappyFathersDay to the only hero of our lives,&rdquo; wrote actor Adnan Siddiqui on his Twitter handle.



His &lsquo;I love you&rsquo; is clasping your hand, patting your back, tapping your head, ruffling your hair and&hellip;&hellip;denying permission for a night out with friends 🙃 #HappyFathersDay to the only hero of our lives
&mdash; Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) June 20, 2021


&ldquo;Thank you Dad for everything in life... Happy Father&rsquo;s Day to all the fathers out there,&rdquo; added Fakhr-e-Alam on the micro-blogging site.



Thank you Dad for everything in life... Happy Father&rsquo;s Day to all the fathers out there..... #HappyFathersDay pic.twitter.com/NHTqTFViw8
&mdash; Fakhr-e-Alam (@falamb3) June 20, 2021


&ldquo;The girls and I, another Father&rsquo;s Day spent just right!&rdquo; wrote actor Saleem Sheikh on Insta alongside a post featuring him and his three daughters.





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&ldquo;Missing you papa,&rdquo; wrote Faysal Quraishi alongside a throwback photo of him with his dad.





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Actor Ushna Shah on the other hand, shared a thought provoking note on her Insta page. &ldquo;Having kids doesn&rsquo;t make you a father, raising them does.&rdquo; In the caption of this post she wished her mother, brothers and family members a happy Father&rsquo;s Day. &ldquo;Happy Fathers&rsquo; Day to my mom, my brothers &ndash; especially the eldest one &ndash; my sisters and even the cousins and uncles who stepped in to play the role [of a father] on occasion, I love you all so much!&rdquo;





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While singer and actor Junaid Khan shared an adorable photo of him and his little ones with a caption that left us teary. &ldquo;Having a father like mine has always been one of my biggest strengths. So much to learn from him and when I apply that exact same learning as a father I realise how blessed I am to have him. Thank you ABBU for teaching us so much about life and fatherhood. And to my two beautiful boys, I hope and pray that I can always love you, support you and be there for you! Happy Father&#39;s to all the Fathers out there.&rdquo;





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Mohib Mirza also shared a post featuring her daughter&rsquo;s name to mark the occasion on the photo sharing app.





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While Ali Zafar shared an important lesson that his father taught him, which he has passed on to his son. Taking to Twitter, he wrote, &quot;Never be distracted by what who says. Everything will fizzle out. Only the art will remain. Just keep doing your work.&rdquo; One of my first lessons by a great father, professor of art and design Muhammad ZafarUllah. Passed on the same to my son Azaan Zafar. #HappyFathersDay2021.&quot;



&ldquo;Never be distracted by what who says. Everything will fizzle out. Only the art will remain. Just keep doing your work.&rdquo; One of my first lessons by a great father, professor of art and design&hellip;. Muhammad ZafarUllah. Passed on the same to my son Azaan Zafar. #HappyFathersDay2021 pic.twitter.com/FRcaP2HTQJ
&mdash; Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) June 20, 2021


Anoushey Ashraf&nbsp;wished her father in a similar fashion on Instagram. Posting a photo with him in the mountains, she wrote, &quot;Happy Father&rsquo;s Day to this legend, traveler, reader. sports enthusiast, fashion &lsquo;icon&rsquo;, comedian and the life of the party. Thanks for the open communication. Your time, generosity, wisdom, knowledge and patience with your children has paid off. Your kids are heroes. Well done. Love you till infinity. And then beyond. Thanks Dad, for everything.





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While actor Imran Abbas shared a collage of him and his father with the caption, &quot;&#39;Tu muskura jahan bhi hai tu muskura.&#39; Papa! You&rsquo;ve left a void in my heart which can&rsquo;t be filled till we meet again..Happy Father&rsquo;s Day.&quot;





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Aijaz Aslam and Faisal Kapadia, on the other hand, simply shared throwback photos of their fathers and wished their fans a happy Father&#39;s Day.





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			<title>Celebs laud Riz Ahmed’s bid to change Muslim representation in films</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 21 09:53:53 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Dua Lipa, Feroze Khan are proud of the British actor]]>
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				<![CDATA[British actor Riz Ahmed on Thursday launched an effort to improve the way Muslims are represented in films while highlighting how they are either depicted as perpetrators of violence, targets of violence or not depicted at all.

The Sound of Metal star and the first Muslim to get a best actor Oscar nomination, said the Blueprint for Muslim Inclusion would comprise funding and mentoring for Muslim story tellers in the early stages of their careers.

After Riz&rsquo;s video announcing the initiative went viral, celebs from around the world lauded his effort on their social media handles. Singer Dua Lipa praised him for taking a stand, &ldquo;So proud of you Riz for exposing how Muslims are missing and stereotyped in top movies. It&#39;s time for the film industry to change.&rdquo; While Olivia Wilde reiterated what Riz had to say on her Twitter, &ldquo;Exceptions don&rsquo;t change the rules.&rdquo;

Local actor Feroze Khan, on the other hand, upon sharing what Riz had to say, wrote on his Instagram: &ldquo;lol, get ready to be called tableeghi and what not. But don&rsquo;t stop bro, proud!&rdquo; It is pertinent to mention here that the term tableeghi, which roughly translates to missionary, is referred to a person on a religious mission and is not condescending in nature. However, it can have negative connotations when used in an Islamophobic context.





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In his announcement Riz had said, &quot;The representation of Muslims on screen feeds the policies that get enacted, the people that get killed, and the countries that get invaded.&rdquo; The Reluctant Fundamentalist actor added, &quot;The data doesn&#39;t lie. This study shows us the scale of the problem in popular film, and its cost is measured in lost potential and lost lives.&rdquo;

Titled Missing and Maligned, the study by the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative found that less than 10% of top-grossing films released from 2017-2019 from the US, the UK, Australia and New Zealand featured at least one speaking Muslim character.

When they did, they were shown as outsiders, or threatening, or subservient, the study showed. About one-third of Muslim characters were perpetrators of violence and more than half were targets of violence.

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			<title>Dilip Kumar hospitalised after ‘episodes of breathlessness’</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 21 11:45:12 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Renowned Bollywood veteran Dilip Kumar had to be admitted to Mumbai&#39;s Hinduja hospital on Sunday morning after episodes of breathlessness. His manager informed his fans about the same via Twitter.

Members of the Indian film fraternity have been wishing him a speedy recovery on social media ever since.

&quot;Dilip sahab has been admitted to non-Covid PD Hinduja Hospital Khar for routine tests and investigations. He&#39;s had episodes of breathlessness. A team of healthcare workers led by Dr Nitin Gokhale is attending to him. Please keep sahab in your prayers and please stay safe,&quot; a tweet from Kumar&rsquo;s official Twitter handle read.



Dilip Sahab has been admitted to non-Covid PD Hinduja Hospital Khar for routine tests and investigations. He&rsquo;s had episodes of breathlessness. A team of healthcare workers led by Dr. Nitin Gokhale is attending to him.

Please keep Sahab in your prayers and please stay safe.
&mdash; Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) June 6, 2021



Soon after, wishes for his recovery started pouring in from fans and celebrities everywhere. &quot;Praying for Dilip Saab&#39;s speedy recovery,&rdquo; wrote Manoj Bajpayee. &ldquo;Wishing a speedy recovery to our great legend,&rdquo; added Urmila Matondkar.

Sharing a poem by the legend, actor Ayushman Khurrana also took to his Instagram Stories and wrote, &quot;Dawa bhi, dua bhi, auron se faslaa bhi. Ghareeb ki khidmat kamzor ki seva bhi. #Getwellsoon #YusufSaab&quot;

Known as the Tragedy King of Bollywood, Kumar&rsquo;s career spans over six decades. With films like Devdas, Naya Daur, Mughal-e-Azam, Ganga Jamuna, Kranti and Karma under his belt, Kumar made a place for himself in the hearts of the entire subcontinent and beyond.

Here&rsquo;s wishing the 98-year-old a quick recovery!

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			<title>From Bella to Mahira: Celebs laud Malala for shining on 'Vogue'</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 21 10:30:28 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[World’s youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai, graced the cover of Vogue UK’s July 2021 issue recently]]>
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				<![CDATA[World&rsquo;s youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai, graced the cover of&nbsp;Vogue UK&rsquo;s July 2021 issue, stunning fans in a red and royal blue ensemble while donning another supple plain white ensemble for the pictures. Speaking in depth about her life and future plans, Malala told the outlet that she lies awake in bed for hours, asking herself, &ldquo;What am I going to do next?&rdquo;

Malala, whose&nbsp;journey began when she started blogging for BBC&nbsp;at the age of 11 under the pseudonym Gul Makai, published her autobiography,&nbsp;I Am Malala&nbsp;(2013), a year after her attempted assassination. At&nbsp;15, she launched Malala Fund, for which she traveled around the world advocating for girls&rsquo; education. Malala, who has sat with presidents and prime ministers, addressed the United Nations Youth Assembly on her 16th&nbsp;birthday and became a &ldquo;one-word lightning rod for change across the globe,&rdquo; according to the author of her Vogue issue. Receiving a Nobel Peace Prize at the mere age of 17, while achieving a string of A* grades in GCSE, Malala went on to join Oxford University to study politics, philosophy and economics, and graduated with honours.

Malala&#39;s interview with the outlet highlighted her struggle, what she stands for, her strength and fears, her ambitions and upcoming ventures, but most importantly, it revealed how she was just a regular 23-year-old, who&#39;s trying to make the world a better place.&nbsp;So as snippets from her&nbsp;British Vogue&nbsp;interview circulated, many took to Twitter to condone or condemn her views, based on their understanding &ndash; or lack thereof &ndash;&nbsp;of the young activist.

While many called her a &ldquo;western puppet&rdquo; for offering her views on marriage, others lauded her, especially celebrities from around the world.

Bella Hadid, who&rsquo;s been actively championing Palestinian human rights since Israeli violence escalated in Gaza, shared Malala&rsquo;s Vogue cover on her Instagram Story, while Mahira Khan did the same writing, &ldquo;Shine on baby girl.&rdquo;





About the feature, Mira Sethi tweeted, &ldquo;Iconic, not least for the openness with which Malala talks about her thoughts on relationships, the pressure to conform, and the difficult pleasure of charting her own path.&rdquo;



Iconic, not least for the openness with which Malala talks about her thoughts on relationships, the pressure to conform, and the difficult pleasure of charting her own path. 👊🏾✨ https://t.co/JEylFKgwYx
&mdash; Mira Sethi (@sethimirajee) June 1, 2021



While other celebrities flocked to Malala&rsquo;s Instagram post in order to congratulate her Bollywood&rsquo;s Katrina Kaif commented with a heart emoticon, while Muniba Mazari wrote &ldquo;MashaAllah.&rdquo; Singer Meesha Shafi added, &ldquo;Yassss Queen,&rdquo; while Aima Baig chimed in with a compliment, &ldquo;You look amazing.&rdquo; Actor Azfar Rehman also wrote, &ldquo;More power to you.&rdquo; And Crystal artist Sara Shakeel, who revamped one of Malala&rsquo;s Vogue photos, commented with emoticons, followed by Ali Sethi, and Eman Suleman, who did the same.



Canada&rsquo;s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Wendy Gilmour, also shared Malala&rsquo;s Vogue cover on her Twitter and wrote, &ldquo;A role model and an inspiration for young people-and old people-everywhere.&rdquo;

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			<title>Celebs call Compulsory Marriage Bill a 'joke'</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 21 09:02:31 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Usman Mukhtar, Armeena Khan and Anoushay Abbasi are baffled by the bill proposed]]>
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				<![CDATA[TV personalities Manzar Sehbai and Samina Ahmed made headlines in April 2020 as pictures of their intimate wedding went viral. The moment was one for the books. But the wedding was not only special because it was two celebrities &ndash; it was special because they shattered glass ceilings with their decision to tie the knot at 70.

In a country that routinely shames women for remaining happily unmarried, case in point, Nausheen Shah, and treats women like &lsquo;cold turkey&rsquo; if they turn 30 and haven&rsquo;t snagged a rishta, Sehbai and Ahmed&rsquo;s decision to make things official at 70 was a breath of fresh air!

But it seems Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) does not want you to wait that long. In fact, it does not want you waiting at all. The political alliance consisting of conservative far-right parties of Pakistan presented a bill before the Sindh Assembly Secretariat, to make it mandatory for anyone over 18 to tie the knot immediately. This bill has been drawing the ire of civil and women&rsquo;s rights activists, along with social media and celebrities since late Wednesday.

Activists have dubbed the proposed legislation a &lsquo;joke&rsquo; and rejected it entirely. The bill for the Sindh Compulsory Marriage Act 2021 was submitted by Syed Abdul Raheed. It proposes parents be compelled to provide reasons for their child&rsquo;s delayed nuptials in case they were not wed-locked by 18.

Following this, Armeena Khan shared an article announcing the news on Twitter and wrote, &ldquo;What the actual duck egg?&rdquo; Bench actor Usman Mukhtar also shared the news on his Insta Story and said, &ldquo;This has to be a joke.&rdquo; Actor Anoushay Abbasi simply shared the same news asked, &ldquo;What?&rdquo;



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&mdash; Armeena 🦋 (@ArmeenaRK) May 26, 2021






According to information acquired by The Express Tribune in an earlier report, the bill states, &ldquo;The parents have to submit a declaration with the concerned deputy commissioner, citing the reasons for delaying marriage. Those who fail to inform DC will have to pay a Rs500 fine for each adult child.&rdquo;

After submitting the private bill at the assembly secretariat, Rasheed, who belongs to Jamaat-e-Islami (part of the MMA alliance) assosiated the rising number of rape and sexual assault cases with the ratio of unmarried people. &ldquo;These kind of immoral activities take place when people don&rsquo;t marry their children on time.&rdquo;

In a video message, Rasheed insisted that marriage ceremonies should be arranged with simplicity and he condoned the demand of dowry by parents of the groom.

Meanwhile, Amar Sindhu, associated with the Women Action Forum (WAF), said it was legally, ethically, morally and economically wrong to force any parents to marry their children by 18.

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			<title>Don’t beg the poor for funds if you’re rich: Kangana Ranaut</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 21 08:31:57 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Actor schools celebs choosing to raise Covid-19 relief funds when they can arrange oxygen cylinders, beds, medicines.]]>
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				<![CDATA[A day after testing negative for the coronavirus, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut shared &lsquo;lessons from the pandemic&rsquo; that she believes might be difficult for some to understand.

After being &lsquo;permanently suspended for repeated violation of Twitter rules,&rsquo; the Queen actor took to Instagram and shared five things she learnt while being infected. One of these things, however, was more of a jibe than a lesson.

In quintessential Kangana Ranaut fashion, she took a dig at fellow celebrities who had started fundraisers to contribute towards Covid-19 relief work in India.

In a note shared on her Insta stories, the Manikarnika actor wrote, &ldquo;Thought of the day might be complex or too evolved for few but some will get it. Lessons from the pandemic 1) No one is insignificant everyone can help but it&rsquo;s important to recognise your place, role and influence in the society.

She then added, &ldquo;2) don&rsquo;t beg from poor people for funds if you are rich.&rdquo;Kangana felt that those with the means should try and save lives amid the shortage of hospital beds and oxygen. &ldquo;3) if your influence allows you to arrange for oxygen, beds or medicines for individuals you might save a few,&rdquo; continued the star.

&ldquo;4) if you are a prominent personality then don&rsquo;t run after a few, protect and support the ones who can save millions with the right environment and support given to him,&rdquo; she said. The 34-year-old concluded, &ldquo;5) When that one and only power solves more than a billion people&rsquo;s problems of beds and oxygen in less than a week, don&rsquo;t forget to acknowledge your contribution to that outcome however small it may be. But remember, you invested yourself in it, not many will recognise your kindness, cause in life some do drama and some simply care.&rdquo;

Kangana tested positive for Covid-19 on May 8. Calling the virus &ldquo;small time flu,&rdquo; she promised to &ldquo;demolish&rdquo; it. While announcing that she has recovered from the virus, the actor wrote, &ldquo;All the demons who are asking for my report because they see the world as a projection of their interior, here it is&hellip; A Ram bhakt never lies.&rdquo;

On the work front, Kangana is waiting for the release of her film Thalaivi which has been postponed due to the second wave of Covid-19.

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			<title>I'm ashamed of leading a comfortable life while people are bombed: Hania Aamir</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 21 07:34:53 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Actor laments the state of Palestinians while Pakistanis enjoy their privilege, asks people of influence to post.]]>
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				<![CDATA[Israeli air raids on the Gaza Strip continued early Monday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country&rsquo;s bombing of Gaza would continue &ldquo;in full force,&rdquo; reported Al Jazeera. According to the outlet, at least 42 Palestinians were killed and dozens more wounded in Sunday&rsquo;s bombing of the Palestinian enclave.

Since the violence initiated a week ago, at least 192 people, including 58 children and 34 women, have been killed in the Gaza Strip. Pakistan has expressed &ldquo;deep concern and anguish&rdquo; on the situation and stressed the &ldquo;importance of the US&nbsp;role.&quot;

Several members from entertainment industries around the world have also come forward to show support for the Palestinian struggle and condemn&nbsp;Israel&rsquo;s violent settler colonialism in the region. But this activism was combined with Eidul Fitr celebratory posts on social media in Pakistan, following which actor Hania Aamir took to Instagram to share a video.

&ldquo;I feel helpless and I feel ashamed right now. I am ashamed of leading a comfortable life while people are dying, being bombed, losing their loved ones, their families and their homes. I&rsquo;m here posting Eid photos and I&rsquo;m ashamed of the fact that I posted anything other than what is happening in Palestine,&rdquo; the starlet said.

Aamir went on to assert that anybody who&rsquo;s seen the videos coming out from Palestine would have the heart to at least talk about them. &ldquo;So talk about them. I&rsquo;m not asking you to stop living your normal life, but one, two posts and hashtags a day are not going to hurt your social media,&rdquo; cried the Ishqiya actor.





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Narrating the situation in Palestine, Aamir reinstated how nobody&rsquo;s deserves to live in such fear. &ldquo;This is a violation of basic human rights, people are afraid they&rsquo;ll die today or they&rsquo;ll die tomorrow, no one should be living like this. There are so many influencers, so many actors; even stupid videos of mine have a million views. Can we please use our influence for the greater good? [Can we] be a better human?&rdquo; she asked.

The influencer-turned-actor then reiterated how hashtags always matter, and asked her followers to re-share all the posts coming from Palestine and Gaza. &ldquo;Civil pressure is important for social change. While you wake up comfortably in your beds, in your own rooms, there are people dying, understand that,&rdquo; she concluded.

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			<title>Infused in pastels, 7 celebs who are shining this Eidul Fitr</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2299838/infused-in-pastels-7-celebs-who-are-shining-this-eidul-fitr</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 21 08:42:32 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Since we spent our Eid endlessly scrolling through our Instagram feed, here's presenting you some pastel power.]]>
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				<![CDATA[This year, Eidul Fitr is more solemn than celebratory as Pakistanis mourn the lives lost in Palestine amid the Israeli oppression.

The last days of Ramazan became a moment of introspection as several continue to raise their voice against the &lsquo;ethnic cleansing, terrorism&rsquo; that plagues Palestine.

However, as religious tradition dictates, the Eid spirit is being maintained to some degree. People are still dressing up to meet their loved ones &ndash; hopefully keeping social distancing measures in mind.

And celebs are also sharing their Eid looks with fans. So since we spent our first day of Eid endlessly scrolling through our Instagram feeds, we&#39;ve rounded up some of our favourite looks for you. Just one question, are you a fan of pastels? Because here&rsquo;s presenting you celebs who rocked them this Eidul Fitr.

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People&rsquo;s favorite, Syra Yousuf stunned in a dusty pink summer saree by Mohsin Naveed Ranjha. Her floral blouse had us searching our own wardrobes for something as bloomy. Let&rsquo;s not ignore the way she carried that saree pallu around her neck &ndash; a total statement might we add!

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It&rsquo;s no surprise Naimal Khawar made it to our list. She is all about the pastels and this Eid, she too, donned a Mohsin Naveed Ranjha ensemble. Her izzar set on ivory silk was fused and block printed with gota finish, coupled with a blockprint khaddi dupatta finished with kirin.

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Sadaf Kanwal looked like a sight to behold in an elegant Shamsha Hashwani number. Her pure white kurti, crafted with monotone embroidery was playfully uplifted with a cloud blue dupatta featuring tints of pink. Kanwal paired this with a plain white trouser, heels and golden bangles, keeping her makeup and accessories to a minimum.

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Mansha Pasha rocked an exquisitely designed Masuri jacket with delicate embroidery adorned with alluring embellishments by Haya Nehdiya. She paired the jacket with an electric pleated Masuri flared trouser, and although it&rsquo;s difficult to imagine wearing something so heavily studded in this heat, it sure looked great on the Laal Kabootar star who celebrated her first Eid with Jibran Nasir after tying the knot.

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Of course Saba Qamar stole our hearts on the first day of Eid in an Ali Xeeshan number. The actor looked pristine in a cotton silk shirt and gharara, enhanced with golden aari embroidery. The gharara also featured a beautifully scalloped border while her organza dupatta with tea pink finishing on all sides had us swooning.

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Mrs Falak, as she now likes to be called, stunned in a Kanwal Malik ensemble as she shared loved up photos with her husband. Her lemon yellow cotton net outfit featured a detailed hand embellished neckline and sleeves with intricate sheesha work along with a tasteful array of lace. The shirt was paired with finely embroidered Korean silk culottes.

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Saboor Aly looked like a babe, if you may, in a pastel green ensemble by Amna Arshad. Keeping it minimal and modern, Aly&rsquo;s plain one shoulder, puff-sleeved dress featured a silver neckline which she enhanced with silver earrings. Her dupatta was curated with patches of silver embroidery and so she pulled the look together with silver heels, shining as always.

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			<title>Covid-19: Celebs wish PM Imran Khan a speedy recovery</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 21 06:39:49 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Many have sent in their prayers since news of the premier contracting Covid-19 came to fore]]>
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				<![CDATA[Prime Minister Imran Khan tested positive for the novel coronavirus, confirmed Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Health Services Dr Faisal Sultan on Saturday.

The news came two days after the premier was vaccinated against the virus. However, the premier had received his first dose and not the second jab for the vaccine. Dr Sultan added that the premier is now isolating at home.

The Ministry of National Health Services also clarified that the premier was &quot;not fully vaccinated&quot; when he contracted the virus. The ministry added that only the first dose was administered, which is &quot;too soon for any vaccine to become effective&quot;.

It further added that anti-bodies against the virus develop 2-3 weeks after the second dose of the vaccine is administered.

Federal Minister for Planning Asad Umar said that it was &quot;certain&quot; the prime minister was infected prior to vaccination as Covid-19 symptoms appear a few days after exposure to the virus.

Praying for the premier&#39;s health, Umar urged people to vaccinate against the deadly pandemic. PTI Senator Dr Faisal Javed said the prime minister was experiencing &quot;mild symptoms&quot; and will continue to work from home while remaining in isolation.

Nevertheless, celebrities have since been wishing the premier a speedy recovery while requesting people to remain vigilant because the pandemic is not over yet.

&quot;Wishing @ImranKhanPTI a very speedy recovery. Proves the point that nobody is immune and that this pandemic is far from over. While we pray for our Prime Minister, lets also remain vigilant. #GetWellSoonPMIK&quot; wrote actor and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz recipient Mehwish Hayat.



Wishing @ImranKhanPTI a very speedy recovery. Proves the point that nobody is immune and that this pandemic is far from over. While we pray for our Prime Minister, lets also remain vigilant.#GetWellSoonPMIK
&mdash; Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) March 20, 2021


Humayun Saeed also added, &quot;Wishing Prime Minister Imran Khan a speedy recovery. May Allah bless him with the best of health @ImranKhanPTI.&quot;



Wishing Prime Minister Imran Khan a speedy recovery. May Allah bless him with the best of health @ImranKhanPTI
&mdash; Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) March 20, 2021


&quot;Get well soon, PM Imran Khan,&quot; wrote veteran Samina Peerzada. &quot;Wishing our Prime Minster @ImranKhanPTI a speedy recovery,&quot; added Ali Zafar. Singer Shehzad Roy, actor Shaan Shahid, designer Maheen Khan among many others also sent in their prayers and hoped for Khan to recover soon.



Get well soon PM IK. Duain
&mdash; Samina Peerzada (@SaminaSays) March 21, 2021




Wishing our Prime Minster @ImranKhanPTI a speedy recovery. 🤲
&mdash; Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) March 20, 2021




All our prayers @ImranKhanPTI
&mdash; Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) March 20, 2021




Pm @ImranKhanPTI prayers for you .. &hearts;️🙏🏼🇵🇰get well soon..
&mdash; Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) March 20, 2021




Wishing PM Mr. Imran Khan a speedy recovery. ✨
&mdash; Armeena 🦋 (@ArmeenaRK) March 20, 2021




دُعا ہے اللہ عمران خان صاحب اور اُن کی اہلیہ کو جلد صحتِ کاملہ عطاء کرے... آمین#PMImranKhan #bushrabibi
&mdash; VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) March 20, 2021




Duas for the swift return to good health inshallah @ImranKhanPTI
&mdash; Maheen Khan (@Maheenkhanpk) March 20, 2021




Sending lots of love and prayers to our Prime Minister. Wishing you a speedy recovery and the best of health and happiness. Ameen! @ImranKhanPTI
&mdash; Uzair Jaswal (@uzairjaswal) March 20, 2021




Wishing the Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI a quick recovery and good health.
&mdash; Saba Qamar (@s_qamarzaman) March 20, 2021




Prayers for a speedy and complete recovery, PM @ImranKhanPTI - get well soon!#Covid_19#Pakistan
&mdash; Farhan Saeed (@farhan_saeed) March 20, 2021




Get well soon PM @ImranKhanPTI https://t.co/BZUgRn240N
&mdash; Ali Gul Pir (@Aligulpir) March 20, 2021


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			<title>Celebs laud PM Imran Khan's address, decision to take vote of confidence</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2287703/celebs-laud-pm-imran-khans-address-decision-to-take-vote-of-confidence</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 21 08:57:30 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Many including Rohail Hyatt, Imran Abbas, Khadija Shah lent their support to the 'Kaptaan' of their hearts]]>
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				<![CDATA[A day after the shocking defeat of PTI&rsquo;s candidate Abdul Hafeez Shaikh against the joint candidate of opposition parties, Yousaf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan announced to take a vote of confidence from the parliament. Khan also offered to &ldquo;go into the opposition&rdquo;, if the ruling party&rsquo;s &ldquo;MPs thought he was incompetent.&rdquo;

Holding the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) responsible for damaging the country&rsquo;s democracy, Khan, in an address to the nation, said he would take a vote of confidence from the National Assembly on Saturday (tomorrow), and would rather sit on the opposition benches than give amnesty to the opposition.

Khan&rsquo;s address, like many of his previous ones, held the power to move listeners emotionally. It even led some to assert that a new democratic tradition had been established with the decision to take a fresh vote of confidence.

Netizens flocked to Twitter to laud the &lsquo;bravery&rsquo; of the &lsquo;Kaptaan&rsquo; amid the taunts and trials presented by the opposing party. And celebrities weren&#39;t&nbsp;far behind either in lending their support to the PM, who has accused the opposition of indulging in corrupt practices to win the hotly-contested Senate elections.

Taking to the micro-blogging site, renowned music producer Rohail Hyatt wrote, &ldquo;OMG, I got my yes moment after watching your speech today @ImranKhanPTI! Say no to corruption and get ready for a fight! Enough is really enough! What a brave leader you are indeed &ndash; with you all the way.&rdquo;



OMG I got my yesssss moment after watching your speech today @ImranKhanPTI ! Say no to corruption and get ready for a fight! Enough is really enough! What a brave leader you are indeed 👏🏼 With you all the way..#ImranKhan #ImranKhanMyPM
&mdash; Rohail Hyatt (@rohailhyatt) March 4, 2021


Prior to his praise for the address, the former Vital Signs member tweeted, &ldquo;In my lifetime I have only had the privilege of calling one person my leader. This person is Imran Khan. Honestly outweighs everything else IMO. Setbacks aside, I am certain he will succeed in his mission, IA.&rdquo;



In my lifetime I have only had the privilege of calling one person my leader. This person is Imran Khan. Honestly outweighs everything else IMO. Setbacks aside, I am certain he will succeed in his mission IA.
&mdash; Rohail Hyatt (@rohailhyatt) March 4, 2021


Veena Malik also chimed in saying, &ldquo;I stand for a corruption free Pakistan, I stand with #PMImranKhan #BehindYouSkipper.&rdquo;



I stand for a corruption free Pakistan.
I stand with #PMImranKhan#BehindYouSkipper
&mdash; VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) March 4, 2021


Whereas designer and Creative head of Elan, Khadija Shah, tweeted, &ldquo;For anyone with even an ounce of love for Pakistan and its people, there is no option but @ImranKhanPTI. May those who sold their souls rot in hell inshallah! #BehindYouSkipper&rdquo;



For anyone with even an ounce of love for Pakistan and it&rsquo;s people there is no option but @ImranKhanPTI. May those who sold their souls rot in hell inshallah! #BehindYouSkipper
&mdash; khadijah shah (@khadijah_shah) March 5, 2021


Actor Imran Abbas also shared Khan&rsquo;s address on his Instagram stories saying, &ldquo;Proud of you Imran Khan.&rdquo;



Whereas Strings frontman, Bilal Maqsood, simply shared a photo of Khan on his Instagram stories to convey whose side he was on.



Here&rsquo;s hoping true democracy prevails.

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			<title>Celebs defend Iqrarul Hassan as Twitterati demand apology for praising India</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 21 08:16:54 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Television host landed himself in hot waters after presenting a reality check]]>
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				<![CDATA[Television personality Syed Iqrarul Hassan&#39;s recent tweets have irked many on social media for being &lsquo;anti-national&rsquo;. The Sar-e-Aam host shared a tweet that declared India as the &lsquo;vaccine hub&rsquo; of the world, whereby the user informed: &ldquo;We have successfully developed vaccines for Rotavirus, Malaria, Jap Encephalitis, Typhoid, Malaria and now Covid -19. Congrats to our amazing Pharma Cos. They have risen to the occasion to produce Bn+ doses for India &amp; the World. Phenomenal!&rdquo;

Hassan addressed the quintessential parallels drawn by Pakistanis when speaking of their achievements, by often comparing them to India&rsquo;s, and wrote, &quot;India vs Pakistan. We are not even sure that we ordered the vaccine or not, banana to door ki baat (making it is another story).&rdquo;




India vs Pakistan
(We are not even sure that we ordered the vaccine or not, banana to door ki baat). Muqabla kerna hai to taleem main kerain, science main kerain, khail main kerain, infrastructure main kerain, economy main kerain, technology main kerain...aur such ka samna kerain https://t.co/SYcCDmmOnS
&mdash; Iqrar ul Hassan Syed (@iqrarulhassan) January 17, 2021



&quot;Muqabla kerna hai to taleem main kerain, science main kerain, khail main kerain, infrastructure main kerain, economy main kerain, technology main kerain ... aur such ka samna kerain (If you want to compete, do it on the basis of education, science, sports, infrastructure, economy, technology ... and face the truth).&quot;




India VS Pakistan https://t.co/VNDy51JEy8 pic.twitter.com/RIkQG3H9BR
&mdash; Iqrar ul Hassan Syed (@iqrarulhassan) January 16, 2021



He then shared photos of public transport in Pakistan and India, with the prior being in shambles. The anchor then pointed out how even Pakistan&rsquo;s passport and currency are of a much lower value than its South Asian counterparts.




بدقسمتی سے ہمارا پاسپورٹ افغانستان اور صومالیہ کے درجے پر ہے، روپیہ بنگلہ دیشی &ldquo;ٹکے&rdquo; کے مقابلے ایک روپے نوے پیسے اور بھارتی روپیہ دو روپے بیس پیسے ہے، ہم محنت کرنے، مقابلہ کرنے کی بجائے خود کو پھنے خان سمجھتے ہیں۔ اللہ ہمیں پاکستان کو صحیح معنوں میں &ldquo;زندہ باد&rdquo; بنانے کی توفیق دے pic.twitter.com/uf9wvEknwk
&mdash; Iqrar ul Hassan Syed (@iqrarulhassan) January 17, 2021



&quot;Unfortunately, the Pakistani passport holds only as much value as one from Somalia or Afghanistan. The rupee is also at 1.90 compared to the Bangladeshi takka, and 2.20 compared to the Indian rupee,&quot; he added. &quot;May God give us the ability to turn Pakistan into the true meaning of &#39;Zindabad&#39;,&quot; he concluded.

In response to this reality check, Twitterati fumed with angst as they felt the host was violating a national code by lauding our neighbouring country. Some even dubbed him a &lsquo;traitor&rsquo; following which the hashtag #ApologiseToTheCountry started trending on the micro-blogging site.

But some users and celebrities came to his rescue with a counter hashtag #WeSupportIqrar.

Former Pakistani cricketer and now host Shoaib Akhtar wrote, &quot;Before bashing anyone, one must see the context of what is being said. Love, devotion and dedication of Iqrar ul Hassan towards our beloved country Pakistan is not even debatable or questionable.&rdquo;




Before bashing anyone, one must see the context of whats being said.
Love, devotion &amp; dedication of @iqrarulhassan towards our beloved country Pakistan is not even debatable or questionable. #wesupportiqrar #WesupportIQRARULHASSAN
&mdash; Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) January 17, 2021



Following this, Kamran Akmal also shared his two cents. &quot;We can&rsquo;t judge his love and devotion towards his country by a post; it&rsquo;s just his wish to see a better transportation system for his own people and his own country, nothing wrong in that. Stay strong,&quot; he said.




We can&rsquo;t judge his love &amp; devotion towards his Country by a post it&rsquo;s just his wish to see a better Transportation system for his own people &amp; his own country nothing wrong in that.Stay strong @iqrarulhassan #WeSupportIqrar
&mdash; Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) January 17, 2021



Whereas singer Ali Zafar added, &quot;When a man who has risked his life many a times and worked tirelessly for his country and its people posts a picture that could be his wish to see a better transportation system, judge him for his intention with the same compassion and kindness he has always shown.&rdquo;




When a man who has risked his life many a times &amp; worked tirelessly for his country &amp; its people posts a picture that could be his wish to see a better transportation system, judge him for his intention with the same compassion &amp; kindness he has always shown. #WeSupportIqrar
&mdash; Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) January 17, 2021



Actor Imran Ashraf also felt Hassan was receiving unnecessary hate given his love for his country. &quot;I know one thing about Iqrar, whenever he writes something he completes it with the most precious word, PAKISTAN ZINDABAD, even his autograph is PAKISTAN ZINDABAD,&quot; he concluded. &quot;I support Iqrar.&quot;




I know one thing about @iqrarulhassan whenever he writes something he completes it with the most precious word PAKISTAN ZINDABAD even his autograph is PAKISTAN ZINDABAD#wesupportiqrar
&mdash; Imran Ashraf 🇵🇰 (@IamImranAshraf) January 17, 2021



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			<title>Shaan Shahid denies asking Kashif Zameer if foreign actors should be preferred over local celebs</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 21 09:50:27 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[TikToker alleged the 'Waar' actor questioned him over the priorities of local brands]]>
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				<![CDATA[Engin Altan D&uuml;zyatan&rsquo;s Pakistani host Kashif Zameer has landed himself hot waters after alleging renowned Pakistani actor Shaan Shahid questioned him about local brands&rsquo; priorities.&nbsp;

Taking to Instagram four days ago, Kashif&nbsp;shared a photo&nbsp;with Shaan, alleging that he asked him whether foreign stars should be preferred for ambassadorships over local artistes.&nbsp;

&quot;Raat Pakistani ke superstar actor Shaan bhai ne ek sawaal pucha ke &#39;apne mulk ke stars ko chor ke dusri countries ke stars ko apna brand ambassador banana theek hai?&#39;&nbsp;(The other night superstar Shaan Shahid asked me if it&#39;s okay to abandon your own country&#39;s artistes and employ foreign stars as ambassadors).&quot;

He then asked his followers, &quot;Mera kya jawaab hona chahiye tha? (What should have been my answer?)&rdquo;






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In response, Shaan quickly denied the allegations, commenting, &quot;Bhai ap ghalat keh rahay hain, menay apse aise koi sawaal nahi pucha. Apne pic ki request ki thi, jo Shafqat Cheema sahab ki waja se menay ijazat de di thi. (Brother that&rsquo;s not correct. I didn&rsquo;t ask you any such thing. You requested to take a picture with me and I agreed to it because of Shafqat Cheema sahab.&rdquo;



Earlier, Kashif had claimed that the&nbsp;Diriliş: Ertuğrul&nbsp;star would&nbsp;be visiting Pakistan soon. &ldquo;Get ready for the Engin Kashif friendship blast,&rdquo; said Kashif in another Instagram&nbsp;post.

Although the actor has denied raising any such queries in front of the TikToker, he had expressed his reservations about the airing of the Turkish period drama on Pakistan&rsquo;s national television, PTV, earlier. The Waar actor took to social media and shared his thoughts on how the emphasis should be on producing and broadcasting local content instead of international re-runs. &quot;Try to find our own history and its heroes,&rdquo; he wrote.

Months later, a picture was shared by a Pakistani brand&rsquo;s CEO, announcing they had hired some Diriliş: Ertuğrul actors as brand ambassadors. In response to the tweet, Shaan claimed that for the brands, business is everything. &ldquo;Nothing&rsquo;s wrong at all with the brand strategy. It&rsquo;s just a question of values. Amid Covid-19, not only the Pakistani artists but every profession got hit badly. Now was the time to support your own, that&rsquo;s all.&rdquo;

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			<title>Off you go: Celebs rejoice Donald Trump’s exile from Twitter</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 21 09:03:28 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Trump, who had 88.8 million followers on Twitter, has been “de-platformed” over fear of 'inciting further violence']]>
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				<![CDATA[Donald Trump, who had 88.8 million followers on Twitter, was &ldquo;de-platformed&rdquo; by the company this week, after years of being called upon to block his account and stop the spread of misinformation.

Prior to his permanent exile from Twitter, on Friday, Trump&rsquo;s account had been temporarily suspended on three separate occasions for &ldquo;repeated and severe violations of our civic integrity policy.&rdquo; The likes of Sacha Baron Cohen had requested Twitter and Facebook to ban the POTUS for inciting violence through the application. &ldquo;Hey Mark Zuckerberg, Donald Trump just incited a violent attack on American democracy. Is that finally enough for you to act?! It&rsquo;s time to ban Donald Trump from your platforms once and for all?&rdquo; he posted.

Pakistani singer Meesha Shafi also took a jibe at Facebook on Thursday after Trump was suspended for merely 24 hours &ndash; that too after Twitter suspended him. &ldquo;Trump suspended from tweeting. FB finally &lsquo;oh shucks&rsquo; and follows.&rdquo;

But today, the tech giant announced the banning of Trump&rsquo;s Twitter account for good, over fears of him &ldquo;inciting further violence&rdquo; in the US.




After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence.https://t.co/CBpE1I6j8Y
&mdash; Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) January 8, 2021




&quot;After a close review of recent tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them &mdash; specifically how they are being received and interpreted on and off Twitter &mdash; we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence,&quot; Twitter said in their statement.

Soon after, many Twitter users celebrated and celebrities rejoiced as well. Pakistani actor Osman Khalid Butt shared Twitter&rsquo;s announcement saying, &ldquo;Whoa!&rdquo; while an excited Armeena Khan wrote, &ldquo;OH MY GODDD!!!&rdquo;




Whoa. https://t.co/yBMaPIBXZJ
&mdash; Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) January 8, 2021






OH MY GODDD!!! pic.twitter.com/sRI8F89yIc
&mdash; Armeena 🦋 (@ArmeenaRK) January 9, 2021



&ldquo;Thank you Twitter and the board. #BanTrumpSaveDemocracy #RemoveTrumpNow,&rdquo; wrote Avengers star Mark Ruffalo. &ldquo;And how is YOUR day going?&rdquo; asked Mark Hamill, sharing a screenshot of Trump&rsquo;s suspended account. &ldquo;The year is looking up again,&rdquo; wrote Jameela Jamil. &ldquo;Twitter finally banned Trump! We did it!&rdquo; lauded Cohen.




Thank you @Twitter &amp; the board. #BanTrumpSaveDemocracy #RemoveTrumpNow @btaylor @omidkordestani @rosenblattdavid @authorzoellick @Marthalanefox @pichette @jessecohn4 @egon_durban @drfeifei @NOIweala @EV @biz @Jack https://t.co/0XxQ0M0yLN
&mdash; Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 8, 2021






And how is YOUR day going? pic.twitter.com/56SHIiWCPB
&mdash; Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) January 8, 2021






The year is looking up again. https://t.co/UgOdscXyQj
&mdash; Jameela Jamil 🌈 (@jameelajamil) January 8, 2021






This is the most important moment in the history of social media.

The world&rsquo;s largest platforms have banned the world&#39;s biggest purveyor of lies, conspiracies and hate.

To every Facebook and Twitter employee, user and advocate who fought for this--the entire world thanks you! pic.twitter.com/jihFaOA39G
&mdash; Sacha Baron Cohen (@SachaBaronCohen) January 9, 2021



Whereas, actor Kevin McHale wrote, &ldquo;This isn&#39;t about censorship or free speech. It&#39;s about protecting lives. Trump&#39;s words have now directly lead to five deaths and an attack on the US Capitol. Twitter and other tech companies should always ban anyone who incites and encourages violence &ndash; especially when they have a big platform.&rdquo;




This isn&#39;t about censorship or free speech. It&#39;s about protecting lives. Trump&#39;s words have now directly lead to 5 deaths &amp; an attack on the US Capitol. Twitter/tech companies should always ban anyone who incites &amp; encourages violence - especially when they have a big platform.
&mdash; Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) January 9, 2021



Supermodel Chrissy Teigen was overjoyed by the ban, simply writing, &quot;AHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAH.&quot; Oscar-winning actor Whoopi Goldberg tweeted &quot;Finally&quot; while author Stephen King also praised Twitter for the move, saying &ldquo;it makes me proud to be a Twitterhead.&rdquo;

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			<title>Celebs hope 2021 is a harbinger of good health</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 21 10:38:29 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Contrary to previous New Year wishes and resolutions, our celebs have their priorities in check this year and it shows]]>
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				<![CDATA[The year 2020 has been detrimental for many, and if you&rsquo;re reading this right now, it is because you survived it. So whether we ended it on a good note or not, what really matters is that we were able to live through it. And that calls for celebration &ndash; indoors, of course!

But as we enter a new year and a new decade altogether, what many are hoping for, is something they may have always taken from granted; health.

That&rsquo;s right! The difference between majority New Year resolutions this time around was that they focused on a hard-earned lesson. As 2020 took the lives of the immune-compromised one after another, we realised that if we are not healthy or alive, then everything we&rsquo;ve made for ourselves counts for nothing.

So celebrity New Year greetings this time around were a tad-bit different too. &ldquo;Happy New Year everyone, may 2021 be the harbinger of good health and happiness for all of us,&rdquo; tweeted actor Maya Ali.




#HappyNewYear, everyone!

May 2021 be the harbinger of good health and much happiness for us all 🌺
&mdash; Maya Ali (@mayaali07) December 31, 2020



&ldquo;Let&rsquo;s make this a better and healthier year for all of us. Let&rsquo;s save our planet and recycle,&rdquo; advised Ahmad Ali Butt.




1.1.2021
Huh!
Let&#39;s make this a better and healthier years for all of us, save our planet and recycle ♻️

#2021 #newyear #newenergy #newbeginnings #instagood #pakistan #ahmadalibutt #letsplay #positivevibes https://t.co/sPdbN6B03D
&mdash; Ahmad Ali Butt (@ahmedaliB) January 1, 2021



Singer Ali Zafar shared an image of flowers writing, &ldquo;Wherever and whoever you are, If you&rsquo;ve had a tough year, accept these flowers from me and @AyeshaFazli with prayers and the best of wishes for the coming year. Know that the next year is going to super awesome!&rdquo;




Wherever &amp; whoever you are, If you&rsquo;ve had a tough year, accept these flowers from me and @AyeshaFazli with prayers and the best of wishes for the coming year. Know that the next year is going to super AWESOME! ❤️🎁🎉 #HappyNewYear2021 pic.twitter.com/khVVDqo3PU
&mdash; Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) December 31, 2020



Armeena Khan made a prayer for those lost amid 2020, &ldquo;To all the loved ones we lost in 2020 to Covid-19. Let&rsquo;s not forget them. May their souls R.I.P #GoodBye2020&rdquo;




To all the loved ones we lost in 2020 to Covid. Let&rsquo;s not forget them. May their souls R.I.P #GoodBye2020 pic.twitter.com/2TZ4mYaOhE
&mdash; Armeena 🦋 (@ArmeenaRK) December 31, 2020



Whereas Adnan Siddiqui hoped this year would help heal the world. &ldquo;May the #NewYear heal the world with love, peace and humanity. May 2021 is kinder to us, enriching everyone with blessings.




May the #NewYear heal the world with love, peace and humanity. May 2021 is kinder to us, enriching everyone with blessings. pic.twitter.com/I97K7J0jBb
&mdash; Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) January 1, 2021



While Pakistan&rsquo;s Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Malala Yousafzai, shared a message looking beyond her bedroom window. &ldquo;Happy New Year, may 2021 be a year of hope, healing and happiness for everyone. Let&rsquo;s move forward with a firm commitment to a healthier, safer and more educated world.&rdquo;




Happy New Year 🥳❤️ May 2021 be a year of hope, healing and happiness for everyone.

Let&rsquo;s move forward with a firm commitment to a healthier, safer and more educated world. pic.twitter.com/AhnfeUDRHP
&mdash; Malala (@Malala) December 31, 2020



Good riddance, 2020. Please be good, 2021.

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