TEdit Reports

We bring you a round-up of updates to keep you in the know of what’s happening locally and around the globe!

Meesha Shafi throws major shade at Sadaf Kanwal



Speaking on a local talk show, Sadaf Kanwal shared her remarks on the uprising MeToo campaign. “You know, when you have a MeToo incident, say it then. Why are you remembering it later? I think when it happens you should say it. If I ever have a MeToo incident, I would say it. And I won’t just say it on social media. I’d tell all of you.” she said. Her statement sparked social media outrage which was joined by the Jugni singer herself. Taking to Twitter, Meesha Shafi hinted at the 25-year-old model and wrote “Strong eyebrows do not make a strong backbone. Pfffft.”

Michael Kors acquires Italian fashion house, Versace for $US2 billion



In the race to build America’s first-ever luxury conglomerate, Michael Kors Holdings, now renamed Capri Holdings, has acquired the world-famous Italian fashion house Versace for an enterprise value of approximately $2.12 billion, the company announced this week. In acquiring Versace, Capri is also attempting to offset sliding sales of its Michael Kors brand, which is soon closing retail outlets. Capri reported $4.7 billion in revenue in its most recent fiscal year, ending in March, with $222 million coming from Jimmy Choo.

Designer Maheen Khan speaks up on water crisis in Tharparker



Famed designer Maheen Khan known for fashion labels such as The Embroidery House and Gulabo has spoken up on the water crisis that exist in the district of Tharparkar. Sharing a picture of a malnourished child from Tharparker via Twitter, Maheen wrote “I am struggling to put this in words but why have we become so numb, so immune to the suffering of others – in this case, the children of Tharparkar. She closed her post by making an appeal to Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar to look into the matter and come up with a solution for it.

Beyonce accused of witchcraft



Beyonce was accused of serious witchcraft by Kimberly Thompson who claims to have worked with the singer for seven years.  The drummer states that Beyoncé cast ‘spells’ on her and was involved in the practice of ‘extreme witchcraft’. Thompson even claimed Beyoncé murdered her kitten. She filed paperwork seeking a restraining order against the Flawless signer believing that the latter had been tapping her phones and controlling her finances. Thompson’s appeal was denied by the judge.

Shilpa Shetty accuses Australian Air line for racism



Actor-entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty faced an unpleasant situation while boarding a plane for Melbourne from Sydney. The inconvenience occurred when a Qantas Airways female staff member deemed Shetty’s duffle bag as oversized. Shilpa was asked to switch counters several times to check in her luggage where two of the other staff members acknowledge that the bag was not oversized. The Celebrity Big Brother winner took to Instagram to share the ordeal. She posted a picture of herself with the half empty duffle bag asking her followers if it was oversized. The Dhadkan actor said her intention to narrate her experience is to make Qantas Airways take cognizance of the matter. “Their staff must be taught to be helpful and tone can’t change with preference to colour. ‘We are not pushovers and they must know that being callous and rude will not be tolerated,” she wrote.

Two Pakistani women selected for Facebook’s Leadership Programme



Two of Pakistan’s female entrepreneurs have broken glass ceilings not only in Pakistan but are shining bright on a global scale as well. Kanwal Ahmed of Soul Sisters Pakistan and Nadia Patel Gangjee of Sheops now represent Pakistan as part of the Facebook Community Leadership Programme (FCLP). The programme aims to empower leaders who are building communities around the world. Kanwal and Nadia are among 115 community leaders selected from a pool of almost 6,000 applicants from around the world. The participants will be trained by Facebook and will serve as community leaders in residence, fellows, and youth participants. They will receive up to $50,000, to be used for their community initiative, to further their vision for their respective groups.