The renowned Pakistani actress, Dananeer Mobeen, has expressed her dissatisfaction with the comparison of her upcoming film, ‘Mera Liari,’ with another film. The film has been selected for the UK Asian Film Festival 2026 and premiered on May 2nd. It will be released across the country on May 8th. The film showcases the real picture of Liari and highlights the young talent from the area. ‘Mera Liari’ aims to highlight the sports culture, heritage, and positive aspects of Liari. During the promotion of the film in the UK, Dananeer Mobeen reacted to the comparison of ‘Mera Liari’ with the Indian film, Dhruvam, stating that comparing any film with another is not fair. According to her, the basic idea of ‘Mera Liari’ is unique and focuses on sports, women’s participation in sports in South Asia, and women’s football culture in Liari. She added that the film should not be compared with any other film but rather appreciated in its entirety. The actress emphasized that ‘Mera Liari’ presents a beautiful picture of Liari and should be viewed and appreciated.
Meanwhile, Pakistani-British singer, Zain Malik’s family has appealed to his fans to donate to the Palestinian cause instead of sending flowers. Misha Shafi’s appeal against the 50 million rupee fine imposed on her by the session court has been heard by Justice Ahmed Nadeem Arshad of the Lahore High Court. Tom Holland, the renowned British actor who played the role of Peter Parker in the Spider-Man film series, has hailed his decision to quit drinking as a ‘momentous step’ and revealed the reasons behind it. Khalil-ur-Rahman Qamar has revealed in an interview that he had a closer relationship with his wife than his mother.
Yasser Hussain believes that the biggest difference between Pakistani and Indian dramas lies in their audience. Imran Abbas revealed that he faced several challenges due to the difference in pronunciation of Urdu in India. Egyptian singer Hani Shakur passed away at the age of 74 after a long illness. Diljit Dosanjh, a renowned Punjabi and Hindi film actor and singer, was forced to take a break during his show in Calgary, Canada, due to a large number of Khalistan supporters protesting against the Indian government’s atrocities on Sikhs and other minorities.
The Qawwali Night event saw thousands of people participating in the celebration of Sufi music. People danced the night away, mesmerized by the soulful music. Arif Lohar stated that folk music is a natural phenomenon that originates from the soil of Punjab. Actress, Affan Omar, began her career as a model in her early years and later established herself as an actress, but faced criticism from a large number of social media users. Many netizens believe that Affan Omar bears a resemblance to Ashar Wajahat. She stated that she is a kind-hearted person who always encourages good deeds.
Meanwhile, a woman was murdered by her maternal uncle in Sukkur after being handed over to him by the court. The US Central Command has claimed that they have removed two American flag-bearing ships from the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has condemned Iran’s drone attack. Donald Trump claimed that Iran’s Navy, Air Force, and Air Defense have been completely destroyed. Brigadier General Hossein Salami, the spokesperson for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps and head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that they will prevent any ships violating Iran’s control in the Strait of Hormuz from passing through.
