Mehwish Hayat, Hassan Sheheryar Yasin Join Pakistani Academy Selection Committee 2020
Actor Mehwish Hayat has undoubtedly made a name in the industry. From her stellar performances in films to being conferred with the prestigious Tamgha-i-Imtiaz this year to addressing grave subjects on public platforms, she has become a sought-after name in…
PM Imran Khan, Facebook COO Cheryl Sandberg Discuss Hate Speech Issue In Virtual Meeting
Prime Minister Imran Khan invited Facebook Chief Operating Officer Cheryl Sandberg to take part in a virtual meeting this week to discuss the social media platform’s investments in Pakistan, the company’s support for digital literacy initiatives in the country and…
Acid Attack Victim Garners Support On Social Media, CM Usman Buzdar Takes Notice
Often, we stumble across horrific stories relating to acid attack survivors in Pakistan. It was the countless cases that even drove ace documentary-maker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy to helm Saving Face back in 2012, which centred on the heartbreaking tales and plight…
Churails: PTA Reportedly Denies Blocking Asim Abbasi’s Show
One day ago, Churails director Asim Abbasi took to Twitter and expressed his disappointment over the web show being allegedly taken down from Zee5. “How strange for #Churails to be lauded internationally, and now be shut down in its country…
Twitter Users Have The Most Priceless Reactions To iPhone 12
Social media users go into a frenzy every year when Apple releases the latest iPhone model. From guessing what it will be priced at to where all it will be available to contemplating over an upgrade, loyal customers of the…
Zee5 Allegedly Takes Down Asim Abbasi’s Web Show Churails?
Asim Abbasi’s web series Churails took off to a spectacular start when it first released on Zee5. Starring four fiercely strong and independent women in the lead, the series aimed to tackle the issue of patriarchy while also slamming gender-related…
Dubai Safari Park Re-Opens With New Activities For Visitors
The wait is over! Dubai Safari Park re-opened its doors to the public this week, offering a bevy of spectacular new experiences for visitors. Touted as one of the greatest conservation institutions across the globe, the site plays host to…
Lux Style Awards 2020: Twitter Users Weigh In On Their Favourite Nominees
Following the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan, the organisers behind the prestigious LUX Style Awards (LSAs) announced the postponement of the event, citing they will be redirecting their funds to the charity-based Akhuwat Foundation. “Lux Style Awards has decided to not…
Veteran Pakistani Artists Form Committee To Empower Local Entertainment Industry
Pakistan’s entertainment industry has undoubtedly faced a major blow following the coronavirus outbreak in the country. That’s not all, however. Many veteran Lollywood artists who were very popular in their heydays have also fallen victims to poverty and are in…
Japanese Designer Kenzo Takada Passes Away Following COVID-19 Complications
Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, who created a fashion empire with his namesake brand, passed away on Sunday following COVID-19 complications. The Paris-based designer was 81 years old, revealed a spokesperson for Takada’s luxury K-3 brand. The news of his sudden…