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Encourage women to get screened to protect against breast cancer. KARACHI:Every October, pink ribbons show up on social media, in hospitals, and in public places. This is because Breast Cancer Awareness Month tells women to look for warning signs and see a doctor early. In Pakistan, actresses Angeline Malik and Nadia Jamil have used their own cancer experiences to teach people. Also, the death of veteran actor Naila Jaffri reminds us how hard this disease is for patients. Angeline Malik, who has cancer, shared parts of her treatment, like chemotherapy, to push others to get help and talk openly about the illness. In a talk with The Express Tribune, Malik said knowing about the disease and seeing a doctor early is very important. "Look, I love all my fans that I am standing in front of you right now. This fight against cancer never ends, and we should talk about it. Because there were many things I did not know. I try to teach people on my platform. Please get your tests done and d...

A former cricketer advises people over 50 to use WhatsApp carefully, not send too many messages, and respect other people's time. Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram shared a funny message for people over 50, giving tips on how to use mobile phones, WhatsApp, and social media without annoying others with too many messages and calls. He posted a video on Instagram and wrote, "Careful: This video is only for people over 50 about how and when to use a mobile phone or WhatsApp. And you're welcome..." In the video, Akram said he understood Gen Z and Gen Alpha because they are always on their phones. But he suggested that older people should learn to use their devices more carefully, especially when talking to younger folks. "This is special for 50 and above so they use WhatsApp, social media, and their phones the right way," he said, then told viewers to stop sending random stuff to people every day. "First and most important, stop sending random thi...

Says her relationship with in-laws offers real-life contrast to the emotional turmoil in Dar-e-Nijaat  Pakistani actor Nadia Afgan recently gave fans a look into her own family life. She shared a touching story about how kind her husband Jodi's family has been to her—something that reminded her of the character Zaryab from the drama series Dar-e-Nijaat. In a social media post, Nadia talked about how getting married changed what she expected from in-laws, especially the close bond she now has with her mother-in-law. Her words were a fresh reminder that, even though TV shows and real life often show difficult family situations, loving and supportive families really do exist. "Story time: People like Abu Bakar and his mother really exist," Afgan wrote, referring to the caring family relationship shown in Dar-e-Nijaat. She went on to describe her own experience after marrying Jodi, saying that his family's kindness came as a big surprise. "When Jodi and I got married...

An actor says that even though divorce is more accepted now, it still hurts deeply when a couple separates. Women still need time to heal. Actor Zoya Nasir has spoken about the debate over veteran actor Saba Faisal's comments on divorce. She stressed that ending a marriage is far from easy for a woman and that the emotional pain of separation should not be ignored. In an interview, Nasir talked about the heartbreak, hard choices, and healing that can follow the end of a marriage. She pushed back against the idea that more acceptance of divorce means people have stopped grieving its effects. "I don't think any girl makes a decision so fast. She's like, 'I hope this works.' It's not an easy decision. She puts a rock on her heart, and it's like she's lost an important part of herself when she gets divorced. To get out of that is very hard as well," she said. The actor also stressed that women should be given time and space to heal emotionally afte...

A song mixes Urdu and Shina words with scenes of Gilgit-Baltistan's music, traditional clothes, and freestyle polo. Singer Hasan Raheem has put his song Bewajah up for the 2027 Grammy Awards in two categories: Best Music Video and Best Global Music Performance. He announced this on Instagram through a post shared by the Hasan Raheem Global page, captioned "BEWAJAH | FOR YOUR GRAMMY®️ CONSIDERATION". The post listed both categories. This is a big moment for Raheem as his music keeps bringing the sounds and traditions of his home, Gilgit-Baltistan, to more people. This submission does not mean he will get a nomination. But it puts Bewajah in the running for one of music's biggest awards. It matters not just for the song but for the culture it carries. Best Global Music Performance honors music from many different traditions. Best Music Video focuses on the visuals that go with a recording. Bewajah brings both together through its musical influences and its picture of no...

A couple shares old photos and loving messages as Saif's sister joins the celebration with a tribute. Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan celebrated 14 years of marriage on Friday. They shared old photos and loving messages on social media to mark the day. Kareena posted a series of old pictures on Instagram showing different parts of their life together. The photos went from their early days as a couple to family moments with their sons, Taimur and Jeh. "Another year around the sun…Forever to go," she wrote, showing her lasting love for her husband. Saif replied in the comments in his usual funny way: "I wonder what the moon thinks about all this... Happy anniversary love!!!" Fans loved the exchange and celebrated the couple's relationship and how they balance big careers with family life. Saif's sister, Saba Ali Khan, also marked the day with a long tribute. She shared photos of the couple and a message about the years she had seen t...

An actor explains how creators get blamed when they miss deadlines, but when payments are late, it’s blamed on the accounting department. Actor Sahar Hashmi has pointed out that payments in the entertainment industry can be late, and she thinks it's unfair how professionalism is judged differently for artists and production teams. She posted on Instagram Stories a message comparing two situations: if an artist is late by one day, it's called unprofessional, but if payment is 30 days late, it's often excused as a delay in processing by the accounts team. The post said, "If work is delayed by one day, it is unprofessional. If payment is delayed by 30 days, then there is a delay because of account processing." It added that professionalism should be fair on both sides. She didn't name any specific person or company in her post. The message called for honesty and fairness from both sides of a work relationship. Artists are expected to finish their work on time and...

Khan must leave India by October 28 because he reportedly broke immigration rules by taking part in a political protest. Indian officials have told Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave the country by the end of the month, saying he broke immigration laws after joining a protest against the head of the election commission, local media said on Thursday. Khan, 43, is a US citizen, as reported by the Indian Express newspaper. Under Indian law, foreigners taking part in political protests can be seen as breaking immigration and visa rules. Khan was ordered to leave by October 28, according to the Times of India. The actor joined a rally in Mumbai on October 10, calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over changes to voter lists that critics and opposition parties say help Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party. "Looks like I'm heading out for a ride," the actor posted on Instagram that day, sharing a photo of himself giving a victory sign from...

Filming starts next week after the poster was shown at Punjab University, but the story is still being kept secret. Shaan Shahid, Sadia Khan, and Mikaal Zulfiqar are teaming up for the new film Pashmina, and filming will start next week. This news came after the movie's poster was revealed at Punjab University. The three actors each posted about the project on their Instagram, saying they're excited and that production is beginning. Pashmina is produced by Shazad Rafique, but the story, director, and release date haven't been announced yet. Also, details about the characters and what roles the actors will play are still unknown. Zulfiqar shared a post about the film's opening ceremony, writing, "My upcoming feature film Pashmina Opening Ceremony. #ShehzadRafiq #PunjaFilmFund #PunjabUniveristy Shoot starts next week.. wish me luck." Sadia Khan also posted Instagram stories from the event, saying she was thankful to be part of the project. "I am grateful to...

The custodian of the Auqaf-e-Shahi trust says her late father's teachings still guide her in her work to preserve the heritage. Saba Pataudi, the sister of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, has spoken about her job of looking after the Pataudi family's heritage. She said her late father, former Indian cricket captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, gave her this duty. According to Gulf News, Saba takes care of the family's property in Bhopal and the Auqaf-e-Shahi trust. The whole family's legacy is worth more than 10 billion Indian rupees, but that doesn't mean Saba owns all of it. Talking about how her father trusted her, Saba said, "Abba left that to me," as reported by the publication. Her work isn't just about managing property. As the person in charge of the Auqaf-e-Shahi trust, she looks after buildings and charity duties linked to the family's history with Bhopal. The trust's assets include mosques, other properties, and facilities for pilgrims g...

Actor says that sharing relationship problems online invites public judgment and encourages couples to settle their differences in private. Actor Muneeb Butt has told couples to keep their marriage problems private. He warned that putting personal fights on social media brings public judgment and criticism instead of helping fix the issues. In an interview with Vasay Chaudhry, the actor said relationship problems should be handled privately and with respect, not made public. "You should always keep your marital issues private and between four walls. When you put it for the world to see, you leave people to have open opinions on your private life, and people will criticise you for entertainment," Muneeb said. He said social media isn't the way to solve home disagreements, and he told couples to talk to their families and parents to settle problems. "I'd always say house stuff should stay inside the house. Social media doesn't solve these things. You should sit...

She said she noticed her talent early on and sees producing as a way to help Pakistani cinema and new, upcoming talent. Actor and producer Hareem Farooq has again talked about her part in bringing Hania Aamir to movies with the 2016 romantic comedy Janaan. She said Aamir was meant to be successful, and she just saw that early on. In an interview about her next film Mango Jutt, with Faysal Quraishi, Farooq talked about how much she loves making films and why she gave Aamir a chance early in her career. "Yes, I did introduce her," Farooq said about Aamir's start in Pakistani movies. "Let's just say she was meant to be. She was meant to shine. I just saw her early. That's how it is," she added, talking about her part in seeing Aamir's talent. Janaan, released in 2016, was Farooq's first time as a film producer. The romantic comedy showed viewers several performers who later became well-known in Pakistani entertainment, like Aamir, Bilal Ashraf, and ...

Pakistan is remembering Ustad Khan on what would have been his 78th birthday, honoring his voice and his worldwide musical impact. The 78th birthday of the famous Pakistani singer and qawwali master Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is being remembered on Tuesday, October 13, as fans worldwide honor the artist who turned traditional Sufi music into a global sensation. Born on October 13, 1948, in Faisalabad, Khan became one of Pakistan's most important music stars. His incredible vocal talent, deeply emotional performances, and unique singing style gained him fame well beyond his country, making him a proud symbol of Pakistani music. Khan was key in bringing qawwali, a classic form of Sufi devotional singing, to audiences around the world. With his strong voice and captivating live shows, he introduced an ancient musical style to people of all cultures and backgrounds. He was widely known as Shahenshah-e-Qawwali, showing his huge impact on this art form. His fame spread across people of ...

The actress said she hasn't had lip injections, and even if she did, it's no big deal. Pakistani actor Sabeena Farooq answered people's guesses about how she looks. She said she did not get lip fillers, and explained that she is scared of needles and injections, which is why she never had that done. On her Instagram Story, the actor talked about messages from people who thought she had gotten the cosmetic treatment. She said those rumors were not true, but she also made it clear that she does not think cosmetic enhancements are bad, and she believes everyone should be free to choose what they want to do. "I've been getting a lot of messages from people saying I got lip fillers, which isn't a bad thing in itself, but I didn't actually get them because I'm scared of needles and injections. If I wasn't, I would have thought about doing it, no matter how much I might have overdone it. But yeah, we shouldn't question what people do to their bodies, r...

The nine-track collection explores love, longing, heartbreak, and making up. KARACHI:Music producer, composer, songwriter and vocalist Masood Alam is set to launch his first album, Mohabbat-Naama, at a pre-release event at the Pakistan American Cultural Centre (PACC) on October 16. After over 15 years of creating music for Pakistan's advertising and commercial industry, Alam is stepping into the spotlight with a collection of nine songs that show different stages of love, from attraction and longing to heartbreak, making up, and the chance of falling in love again. According to the reporter's story, the event will show all nine songs and their music videos, along with a talk about the album's creative journey and behind-the-scenes clips. Featured singers Neha Khan and Zoya Raza will join Alam for interviews and a question-and-answer session with the media. Alam has spent more than 15 years working behind the scenes in Pakistan's commercial music industry, teaming up wit...

The former Miss Universe Pakistan asked why people have gotten used to making comments about women's bodies. Durefishan Saleem has been praised a lot for her great acting as Zaryab in Dar-e-Nijaat. But in the last few episodes, she has faced some bad attention, with some people online mocking how she looks instead of appreciating her acting skills. Luckily, former Miss Universe Pakistan Roma Riaz came to her defense. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Riaz wrote a heartfelt message, calling out trolls for insulting women's bodies and ignoring their achievements by focusing on their looks. "It really breaks my heart to see a beautiful and talented woman like Durefishan being talked about only for her arms. Imagine putting your whole heart into your work, only to have people criticize your looks instead of valuing what you do," Riaz wrote. Comments about Saleem's body started spreading on social media after she wore a sleeveless dress in the 20th episode of Dar-e-Nijaa...

The actor stated that the remarks were upsetting and clarified that her earlier post was meant to understand the situation, not to cause more hostility. Pakistani actor Hiba Bukhari has asked her fans to be respectful to others after she saw some comments online that she called "really disrespectful." In an Instagram Story, Bukhari said that her earlier post was meant to understand the situation, not to make her followers act mean or hostile. "Okay. So I am posting this after reading comments and some really disrespectful things which I don't appreciate in any way," Bukhari wrote. The actor said she loves her fans, but she does not want their support to come from putting others down, especially her fellow actors. "I love my fans and I know for a fact my fandom can not disrespect anyone," she said. "I respect my co actors and that is exactly what I expect from you all," she added. Bukhari also explained why she had spoken earlier, saying she w...

Actor urges families to talk about breast cancer awareness and regular health checks as part of their daily lives. Veteran actor Atiqa Odho has told women to put their health first and asked families to help their loved ones get medical care on time. She used her social media to spread awareness about breast cancer and why finding it early matters. On Instagram, she shared a pink awareness poster showing three women. Odho stressed how important it is to take care of yourself, get regular health check-ups, and talk openly about breast health in daily life. The poster said, "Look after those who matter, by looking out for Breast Cancer." It showed how awareness and support can help women feel encouraged to see a doctor. In her post, the actor wrote, "A little awareness today can make a lifetime of difference." She added, "Breast cancer is a reminder that caring for the women we love means encouraging them to care for themselves, too." Odho pointed out that f...

Indian actor talks about online criticism at a London event. He tells people not to let social media decide their value. Indian actress Katrina Kaif has spoken out against body-shaming and the pressure to meet social media expectations. She said that if she let criticism control her choices, she could have been "paralysed with fear". She spoke in London at an event celebrating the UK anniversary of her beauty brand, Kay Beauty. Kaif talked about the close attention she has faced over her looks since becoming a mother. "We really need to be careful of letting the narrative on social media affect our self-worth and our value," she said. She stressed that online reactions should not decide how people see themselves. Kaif's comments came weeks after she and her husband, Vicky Kaushal, attended the Ambani family's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai in September. Photos and videos from the event led to comments about her weight and looks after childbirth. Kai...

 Actor supports breast cancer patients and survivors. He stresses that finding it early is key. Actress Minal Khan told women to put their health first and watch for changes in their bodies. She shared a heartfelt message for Breast Cancer Awareness Month about self-care and seeing a doctor early. She posted a selfie on Instagram wearing a shirt with a pink ribbon and the word "Fight." She wanted to support women fighting breast cancer, survivors, and those learning to put their health first. Her post also had the hashtag #Pinktober, which is used for breast cancer awareness campaigns in October. Explaining the photo, Khan wrote, "This pink ribbon is for my sisters fighting breast cancer, for the survivors who inspire us, and for all of us learning to put our health first. 💕" She also talked about how her view of self-care changed. "I used to think thinking about my own health was selfish. It's not. It's self-love," she wrote. Khan asked her follo...