Pakistan Fires Back at Bollywood Narratives with Mera Lyari
Bollywood’s depiction of Pakistan has long leaned on stereotypes — heavy-handed aesthetics, exaggerated cultural cues, and politically charged storytelling that often sacrifices realism. Dhurandhar, India’s latest spy thriller set in Karachi’s Lyari area, followed the same familiar pattern. In response, Pakistan is preparing to counter this portrayal with its own feature film, Mera Lyari. Sindh […]
“34-Year-Old Socialist Zohran Mamdani Takes Over New York: Will He Tax The Rich Into Flight or Save The City?”
In a stunning political upset, Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old state assembly member and self-described democratic socialist, was elected mayor of New York City on Nov. 4, 2025 — making him the city’s youngest mayor in more than a century, its first Muslim and first South Asian-American to hold the office. People.com+2The Guardian+2 Mamdani’s campaign rode […]
“Shaken To The Core”: Pakistani Celebrities Express Shock Over Imran Khan’s Assassination Attempt
Former Prime Minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan recently survived an ‘assassination attempt’ on Thursday evening during the party’s long march in Wazirabad. He was accompanied by party leaders Faisal Javed and Ahmed Chatta who were also injured in the attempt. As per reports, Imran Khan was shot in the leg and was shifted to […]
‘Star Wars’ actress Lupita Nyong’o calls Pakistan an ‘Aesthetic Force’
‘Black Panther’ star Lupita Nyong’o made heads turn in an ethnic ensemble as she attended her friend and artist Misha Japanwala’s wedding celebrations in Karachi this week. For one of the functions, the Black Panther star slipped into a peach-hued suit set from an Indian designer. “Loving that shalwar kameez life (sic),” she wrote […]
Noor Mukadam’s killer Zahir Jaffer sentenced to death: Stars laud the verdict!
Zahir Jaffer, the prime accused in the Noor Mukadam murder case, has been given a death sentence by the Islamabad court. In its verdict issued today (Thursday), the court convicted Jaffer of killing Noor Mukadam and sentenced him to death. However, the convict’s parents, Zakir Jaffer and Asmat Adamjee, who was accused of abetting the […]
‘Someone please make this make sense to me’: Celebrities fume at Qandeel Baloch’s brother acquittal
On 15th July 2016 social media sensation, Qandeel Baloch was murdered by her brother Muhammad Waseem in Multan Saturday morning in the name of honor killing. The famed celebrity was known for uploading provocative content on her social media accounts. Reports state she received threats from her brother due to her pictures and videos on […]
#Doctor Bahu: Humayun Saeed encourages women to ‘pursue their dreams’
Actor Humayun Saeed off late took to Twitter and shared his disappointment in the count of female doctors leaving the medical field after finishing their studies. He additionally explained how this dropout rate conceivably has been chalked down by the pressures of society eventually faced by the female doctors. He wrote on Twitter, “Disappointed to […]
Nepotism Rocks! Meesha Shafi defends brother Faris Shafi over ‘elite rappers’ row on Twitter
Author and sociologist Nida Kirmani shared her two cents on privilege and rap on Twitter that did not sit well. She referred Faris Shafi as an ‘elite‘ rapper a genre used to voice the plight of the underprivileged. Nida Kirmani wrote about how “class and ethnic privilege effects every field in Pakistan“. ( Also […]
‘Strict Action Is Needed’, says Sabeeka Imam on being slut-shamed
It is a sad reality that actresses and models of the industry get slut-shamed and judged for their looks, weight, complexion, or behavior. No one gets spared by this evil eye. Celebrities are scrutinized and shamed publicly by pervert minds for two minutes of fame. Supermodel Sabeeka Imam was recently slut-shamed alongwith horrific rape and […]
#Paise Kidhar Hai? Models, Videographer, and an Ex-employee call out Elan over Non-Payment!
Khadijah Shah, the head of two of Pakistan’s principal style brands, Elan and Zaha was recently under fire over nonpayment issues to models, videographer, and an ex-employee. The brand was pushed into the spotlight after a huge number of posts via social media called them out for not paying individuals on schedule. Shah is one […]