Pakistan’s Arts Council in Karachi recently hosted a spectacular Qawwali Night, which drew in thousands of enthusiasts of Sufi music. The night was filled with the soul-stirring sounds of qawwals, who had the audience swaying to their rhythms until late into the night.
On the occasion, Presidential Award-winning qawal, Ayaz Fareed, shared that he has been teaching young people to fall in love with qawwali music. He also mentioned that by translating Persian lyrics into Urdu, he has been able to increase the interest of young people in this traditional art form.
In other news, a vintage interview of actress Trisha Krishnan has resurfaced, drawing attention to the impressive performance of actor and politician Vijay’s party, TVK, in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election results. Pakistani-British singer Zain Malik’s family has appealed to his fans to donate to the Palestinians instead of sending him flowers.
Misha Shafi’s appeal against the Rs 50 lakh compensation order of the Sessions Court has been taken up by the Lahore High Court judge, Justice Ahmed Nadeem Arshad. British actor Tom Hiddleston, known for his role as Peter Parker in the Spider-Man movies, has described his decision to quit drinking as a “momentous step” and revealed the reason behind it.
In a revealing interview, Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar has spoken about his personal life, disclosing that he was not close to his mother. Yasser Hussain has observed that the biggest difference between Pakistani and Indian dramas is the audience. Imran Abbas has shared that he faced challenges in India due to variations in Urdu pronunciation.
Egyptian music legend Hani Shaker passed away at 74 after a prolonged illness. Millions of fans follow actress Nimra Khan on Instagram, who claims that the film presents a realistic portrayal of the Lyari area.
Punjabi and Hindi film star Diljit Dosanjh was forced to take a temporary break during his show in Calgary, Canada, after a large number of Khalsa supporters, protesting against the persecution of Sikhs and other minorities in India, gathered outside and raised slogans against the Indian government.
Folk music legend Ariyaan Khan has spoken about the natural affinity between people and music, saying that it is a natural thing that emerges from the soil of Punjab. However, social media users have criticized actress Ayeza Khan’s decision to start modeling at a young age and transition into acting later.
Many internet users believe that Ayeza Khan bears a striking resemblance to Ashar Vajahat. In a recent interview, Ayeza Khan has said that she is a big-hearted person and always encourages people to do good.
In a tragic incident, a woman, handed over to her father by the court in Sukkur, was murdered by her maternal uncle.
The US Central Command has claimed that it has removed two American flag-bearing ships from the Strait of Hormuz.
The United Arab Emirates has condemned the Iranian drone attack.
US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran’s Navy, Air Force, and Air Defense have been completely destroyed.
Brigadier General Hussein Muhbibi, the spokesperson for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps and Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has vowed to stop any ships that violate Iranian control in the Strait of Hormuz.
