Senior Pakistani showbiz figure, actress Simi Raheel, has delivered a remarkably blunt and critical assessment of the Pakistani award show industry, dismissing them as “fake” and inherently lacking merit. Appearing as a guest on a private TV channel program, the actress offered a decisive opinion on award ceremonies, stating she didn’t want to comment because there was “nothing to say.” She characterized the awards as “fake,” claiming they are given out purely on the basis of bias rather than genuine talent or merit. In a powerful analogy criticizing the self-serving nature of the ceremonies, Simi Raheel remarked: “Everyone has made…
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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has publicly expressed his profound love, respect, and devotion for veteran actor Dharmendra following a visit to him in the hospital. Salman Khan not only credited the legend as a major professional influence but affectionately declared him to be a “father figure.” Speaking to the media, Salman Khan conveyed his sincere wishes for Dharmendra’s quick recovery, stating: “Dharmendra holds the status of a father to me, and I pray for his speedy recovery.” Highlighting the deep impact of the senior actor on his own career and personal discipline, Salman added that Dharmendra is his biggest fitness…
A major scandal involving allegations of corruption and bribery has rocked the Ukrainian government. A close ally of President Volodymyr Zelensky is currently facing accusations of taking a massive bribe totaling $100 million from the country’s critical power sector. The official at the center of the allegations, German Galushchenko, who serves as the current Justice Minister and is the former Energy Minister, has submitted his immediate resignation. The scandal is linked to Ukraine’s nuclear energy company, a key source of the nation’s electricity. The Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Bureau, which is leading the investigation, disclosed that a group allegedly took bribes amounting…
Tehran, the capital of Iran and one of the world’s largest cities, is currently facing a severe environmental crisis. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a stark warning during a televised address, cautioning citizens that the city might have to be evacuated if the critical water shortage is not addressed soon. The President explained the severity of the situation, stating that if sufficient rainfall does not occur in the coming days, Tehran will face an acute water scarcity. Authorities have confirmed the immediate danger, reporting that Tehran’s main reservoirs currently hold only two weeks’ worth of water. Pezeshkian outlined the emergency…
In a move set to streamline Bangladesh’s path toward democratic renewal, the country’s interim head, Muhammad Yunus, has announced that a referendum on proposed democratic reforms will be held on the same day as the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled for February 2026. This initiative stems from the widespread political changes brought about by the public uprising in July 2024. Addressing the nation, Muhammad Yunus stated that holding the referendum concurrently with the parliamentary elections will ensure that the goal of reform is not obstructed. Furthermore, he emphasized that combining the votes will make the overall electoral process “better and less…
The new Prime Minister of Japan, Takaichi, has sparked widespread public and media discussion with the startling revelation that she only sleeps between two and four hours a night. This disclosure comes as Japan continues to grapple with the long-standing national crisis of “Karoshi” (death from overwork). Appearing before a parliamentary committee, the Prime Minister acknowledged the intensity of her schedule, which recently included calling an emergency meeting at 3 AM to prepare for a parliamentary session. When questioned about the widespread problem of long working hours and their negative impacts, Takaichi stated: “I now sleep about two hours, four…
In a harrowing reflection of the extreme academic pressure faced by students in India, a 14-year-old girl in Kalyan, near Mumbai, committed suicide by jumping from the 19th floor of a residential building after receiving low marks on her examination. Indian media reports identified the girl as Riddhi Kharde, a resident of a complex in Kalyan, Thane district. This tragic event underscores the severe stress the education system places on vulnerable youth. Police officials stated that the student returned home around 3 PM after collecting her results from school. Riddhi spoke with her older sister, who was home at the…
In a concerted effort to promote regional stability, Iran has voiced serious concern regarding the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, leading its Foreign Minister to engage in diplomatic consultations with his Qatari and Russian counterparts. During a telephone call between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, both officials discussed issues of mutual interest. According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, both Foreign Ministers expressed concern over the recent tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. They stressed the vital importance of continuous, positive, and conciliatory efforts by regional countries to achieve peace…
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has once again asserted that the failure to resolve the Kashmir issue remains the core reason for the continuous suffering and distress faced by the Kashmiri population. The APHC has urgently appealed to the international community regarding the escalating human rights violations. According to the Kashmir Media Service, APHC Spokesperson Abdul Rashid Minhas strongly condemned the process of illegally detaining Kashmiris. He stated that the Indian Army and Reserve Police continue their series of raids across various parts of the region, creating an environment of fear and instability for the residents. The Hurriyat Conference…
In a grim continuation of the hostage crisis, Hamas has handed over the remains of an Israeli hostage from Gaza to the Red Cross, a transfer confirmed by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to Reuters, the body was transported to Israel via the Red Cross and immediately handed over to forensic experts. After approximately three hours, the remains were identified as Mani Goddard. Goddard, who lived near the Gaza border, was killed during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, and his body was subsequently taken into Gaza. The Prime Minister’s office issued a statement emphasizing…
