As the city of Karachi continues to grapple with its numerous challenges, celebrities from the Pakistani showbiz industry are speaking out against the issues plaguing their hometown. Tabbish Hashmi, a popular host and comedian, recently expressed his concerns about the city’s situation in an interview with Geo News’ program “Report Card.”
Hashmi stated that almost every household in Karachi has something from the now-infamous Glitter Plaza, a shopping mall that collapsed, killing many people. He lamented that the associations that were once active in the city are now slowly dying out. Hashmi also criticized the Sindh government’s response to the tragedy, saying that they are responsible for the situation but have not taken sufficient action.
He questioned the accountability of the Chief Minister of Sindh, saying, “If they are accountable, then what has happened to their position? Has their salary been cut? The compensation given to the affected families is not from their own pockets.” Hashmi’s comments reflect the frustration and disillusionment felt by many Karachi residents who are demanding more action from the government.
Meanwhile, Mustafa Kamal, a prominent MQM leader, sparked controversy with his comments on the tragedy. He said that the government’s attempts to console the affected families are not important and that the MQM is a large party that can take over the management of Karachi. Kamal’s suggestion to privatize the city has raised eyebrows, with many questioning the feasibility and wisdom of such a move.
In other news, Bollywood singer Kumar Sanu has been embroiled in a controversy surrounding a 50 crore rupee compensation case. A lookalike of Bollywood actress Juhie Chawla has been found, causing a stir on the internet. Pakistani actress Saba Qamar sang a popular song, “Tanha Aakeli Hoon,” in a recent television drama, which resonated with audiences.
Pakistani actress Saba Qamar has praised the performance of Punjab Chief Minister Meryam Nawaz, saying that she is a great leader. Actress Ali Zia Sultan, who is known for her controversies, has been in the news again. Pakistani actress Nida Yasir has expressed concern about her son’s behavior.
Bollywood actor Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma have appeared together in a recent commercial, grabbing the attention of fans. Choreographer and director Remo D’Souza and his wife Lezlie D’Souza have been accused of demanding ransom from a gangster in a 2018 case. Pakistani actor Agha Ali has revealed his plans to get married for the second time.
The Bollywood film “Barber 2” will not be released in six Gulf countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Actress Sayani Gupta has spoken out about her struggles to pursue a career in acting, saying that her mother threatened to cut her wrists if she continued.
In a shocking turn of events, Pakistani actor Shamoon Abbasi has reconciled with his daughter and actress Anzila Abbasi after a public feud. Raheem Faizal Khan has praised his wife, Nida, for taking charge of all the arrangements for their wedding, saying that she was like a man in that moment. Despite the tragedy of the Glitter Plaza collapse, the next day’s events were not canceled or postponed, sparking outrage from the public.
The Sindh government has released an initial report on the collapse of the Glitter Plaza, which has raised more questions than answers. The rescue operation and debris removal were marred by severe negligence, which was evident during the entire process. In the National Assembly, members of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party were engaged in a heated argument.
In a bizarre incident, a bamboo plant in China has grown inside a metal street lamp, symbolizing resilience and determination. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has said that the Glitter Plaza will have to be demolished, and efforts will be made to establish shops on the site within two years.
Shamima Begum, a British woman who joined the ISIS and lost her citizenship, is now fighting for her citizenship to be reinstated with the help of international lawyers.
