**Article:** The 18th World Urdu Conference 2025, “Jashn-e-Pakistan,” continued its series at the Arts Council, with the joint efforts of Jung and Geo. The first session of the day, held at 11 am, was centered around Urdu research and criticism. The day’s events also included sessions on Urdu poetry, spiritual literature, Saraki and Sindhi literature and culture. The conference will feature 17 sessions, including merthiyeh, faiz ahmad faiz, children’s literature, women’s development and leadership, and other topics. The second day of the conference will conclude with a global poetry session. The four-day conference, “World Urdu Conference. Jashn-e-Pakistan,” will continue until…
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Angelina Malik, a renowned Pakistani director, producer, writer, and actress, has emerged victorious from her battle with cancer. Taking to Instagram, the actress shared the news with her fans, stating that her recent medical scans have come back clear, and she is currently cancer-free. However, she also expressed concerns about the possibility of the disease recurring. According to Malik, a clear scan is a significant achievement, but the journey continues. She explained that, medically speaking, it takes 2-5 years of continuous clear scans to declare someone cancer-free, and sometimes it may take up to 10 years. Therefore, she is celebrating…
The popularity of rap music in Pakistan has been growing day by day, and the country’s first reality rap show, ‘Rap Icon Pakistan 2026’, is all set to hit the screens. Pixel Entertainment has announced the show, confirming that Talha Anjum and Bohemia will be the judges. The show aims to find the next big thing in rap music, similar to Talha Anjum or Bohemia, and will consist of 10 episodes, airing around Eid-ul-Fitr. The contestants will face various rap challenges, and the risk of elimination will increase in the initial episodes. The show will feature 10 to 12 contestants,…
The Pakistani entertainment industry has witnessed several heart-wrenching stories in recent times, with top celebrities sharing their personal experiences and opinions on love, marriage, and life. One such story was shared by renowned actress Hina Khwaja Bayat during a recent appearance on a popular TV show. The senior actress revealed a painful tale of a woman who was unhappy in her marriage, but had found solace in the memories of her late husband. The actress recalled a conversation she had with a woman who asked her, “How did you cope with the loss of your husband, and how do you…
The Indian film industry has been abuzz with rumors surrounding the career of Bollywood star Shradha Kapoor, daughter of veteran actor Shakti Kapoor. In a recent YouTube podcast, Shakti Kapoor has categorically denied the speculations that his daughter Shradha is being offered fewer roles compared to actresses like Alia Bhatt and Ananya Pandey. He stated that the reality is actually the opposite, and the numbers speak for themselves. According to Shakti Kapoor, Shradha chooses to do fewer films, but they are always her best ones. She signs fewer films, but demands the highest pay, and only takes on one or…
Article: In a recent podcast interview, Pakistani actress and TV host Neven Vqar shared her thoughts on playing the role of Manisha in Geo’s hit drama series ‘Case No. 9’. Vqar, who gained popularity for her portrayal of Sara in the drama series ‘Humsafar’, is currently playing the role of Manisha, which is gaining rapid popularity and receiving praise from the audience for her outstanding performance. The actress, who was a guest on a magazine’s podcast, discussed her experience of playing the role of Manisha in ‘Case No. 9’. Vqar explained that she was approached to play the role of…
**Article:** The wedding festivities of Bollywood star Ishan Rohan, cousin of the renowned Riteish Deshmukh, have been in the spotlight for the past few days in Mumbai. Ishan, along with his girlfriend Saba Qamar and other family members, attended the celebrations, which have been making waves on social media. Saba took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message for Ishan and his wife, actress and model Aishwarya Singh, expressing her joy and well-wishes for the happy couple. She wrote, “This is the beginning of the most significant relationship of our lives, and I wish the couple to be each other’s…
The renowned Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has sparked a heated debate by expressing his views on the Indian film industry’s tendency to hire large crews, often resulting in inefficiency and a lack of creative output. In a recent interview, Siddiqui, who is known for his versatility and unconventional approach to acting, emphasized the importance of working with a small and lean team. “I prefer working with a small team, where everyone is focused and efficient,” Siddiqui stated. “When a small team can produce effective results, it raises questions about the need for a large crew. Overstaffing leads to a lack…
Article: Renowned Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee recently found himself at the center of a controversy after a video featuring Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone went viral on social media. The video, which was edited to include Padukone’s images, was not the original content created by Rathee. In a lengthy statement shared on his Instagram account, the YouTuber clarified that the video was edited by an unknown individual or group after he had posted his original content. Rathee’s original video, which was posted on his YouTube channel, discussed the prevalence of fake beauty in the Indian film industry. He showcased examples of…
A former high-ranking Afghan police officer, Aqramuddin Saeed, was assassinated in Tehran, Iran, in a shooting incident. According to Iranian media reports, Saeed, a former police chief of Afghanistan’s Takhur province, was shot dead near his residence in the Iranian capital. Iranian newspapers reported that Saeed was killed in a targeted attack, and his colleague was also killed, while another person was injured. The Iranian police department has confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is underway. Saeed had fled Afghanistan in 2021 after the Taliban seized power and had been living in Iran. This incident comes in the…
